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This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 2, 2010.
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Warm and fuzzy feelings that come with the act of supporting Joy’s music
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An mp3 download of joy's current CD, Good Morning, and even warmer and fuzzier feelings that come with the act of supporting Joy’s music.
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1. Signed copy of the NEW ALBUM upon its completion! 2. And you can have the digital copy too (BEFORE ANYONE ELSE GETS IT). But believe me the artwork and liner notes will be pretty and worth glueing to your bathroom mirror:)
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1. Signed copy of the CD upon its completion. 2. AND an mp3 download of joy's current CD, Good Morning. 3. You can have an mp3 version of the new CD too.
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1. An "I like Ike" American Apparel T-shirt (any size, any color) 2. A signed copy of the CD upon its completion.
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1. "I like Ike" American Apparel T-shirt. Any size, any color. 2. Two additional signed copies of the CD to give to friends.Thats 3 signed copies in total!
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This is the category of LOVE. Fans who LOVE Joy's tunes and simply want to support her next endeavor can contribute at this level. Joy will LOVE you for it and... 1. Your name in the liner notes of her new CD as a sponsor 2. An "I Like Ike" American Apparel T-shirt (any size, any color 3. Give you a signed copy of the CD
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This is an extension of the LOVE category (above). You'll get 1. Your name in the liner notes on Joy’s CD as a sponsor 2. AND a link to your website from Joy’s website from the release date of "Rumors" through the remainder of 2010. (no explicit or questionable websites, please). 3.) An "I Like Ike" American Apparel T-shirt (any size, any color) 4. ) A signed copy of the CD
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You get... 1. Complimentary admission into all ticketed performances in your city for the remainder of 2010 (assuming that Joy will be coming to your city). 2. An "I Like Ike" American Apparel T-shirt (any size, any color) 3. A signed copy of the CD 4. Your name in the liner notes
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You get... 1. EVERYTHING from the $200 level. 2. And also a link to your website from Joy’s website starting from the release date of "Rumors" through the remainder of 2010. (no explicit or questionable websites, please).
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1. Joy will come to your living room, your dormitory, your halfway house :) in your city and do a house concert for you and your people whoever they may be (Pittsburgh, Philly, Baltimore, DC, New York, Ohio and other cities within 5 hours of Pittsburgh). This trip will most likely be worked into a tour. And you'll also get... 2. 5 additional signed copies of the CDs to give to friends 3. Your name in the liner notes as a sponsor 4. A link to your website from Joy’s website starting from the release date of "Rumors" through the remainder of 2010. (no explicit or questionable websites, please).
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1. Joy will write and record an acoustic, piano-based song for you. You pick the topic. It can be for you, your loved one, a friend, etc. (no explicit or questionable content, of please). AND you'll also get... 2. A signed copy of the CD 3. Your name in the liner notes 4. A link to your website from Joy’s website starting from the release date of "Rumors" through the remainder of 2010. (no explicit or questionable websites, please).
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Got an idea? Run it past Joy. She just might do it. Obviously nothing explicit or questionable. Oh, of course you'll get a signed copy of the CD with your name in the liner notes and a link on Joy's website as a sponsor.
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I don’t want anything in return. I’m a philanthropist who believes in the arts and I just really want to support what Joy Ike is doing. I believe her music has a powerful message that needs to be heard and has the power to change lives. [this option is accompanied by the warmest, fuzziest feeling of all time!] Of course you'll get a signed copy of the CD with your name in the liner notes and a link on Joy's website as a sponsor.
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Singer/songwriter Joy Ike has found herself in the most unexpected of places – living and performing as a full-time touring musician. The the last few years have dealt her some interesting surprises and accomplishments…including being voted Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best Solo Artist” for the fourth year in a row, landing a spot on the Lilith Fair Tour, and scoring a write-up and radio spot on NPR’s (National Public Radio) All Things Considered.
Her fans have compared her vocally to Corinne Bailey Rae and Norah Jones, stylistically to Fiona Apple and Laura Nyro, and have said that her ambiance is much like that of India Aire and Lizz Wright. She credits much of her musical influence to more modern acts including her two favorite female artists Sara Groves and Brooke Waggoner...and of course well-known favorites such as Ingrid Michaelson and Regina Spektor. “I really just love soul music and I think soul music has less to do with how a song sounds and more to do with the emotion behind it. I think that’s why these artists move me.”
Currently based out of Pittsburgh, PA, Ike’s schedule includes an average of 130 dates a year, playing regionally through Philadelphia, NYC, Washington, DC, the Ohios and surrounding cities and states. She has opened for national artists Jill Hennessey, Butterfly Boucher, Dwele, Serena Ryder, Chrisette Michele, Tyrone Wells, Matthew Good, Jeffrey Gaines, and Deas Vail.
Ike’s music has continually been noted for its lyrical depth- addressing the human condition, thoughts on love, and the search for God in a very tangible way. A past write-up on NPR’s All Things Considered says “The depth of subjects she tackles in her poetic lyrics are perfectly complemented by a unique blend of neo-soul, with just the right dash of pop…a truly compelling act to watch in person, with the ability to create an intimate setting in locations big and small.”
