Kickstarter

Love, good karma, etcetera! :::::::::::: You'll receive a virtual, trans-continental high-five sent from me to you via virtual satellite, and in person next time we see each other (you can even buy me a drink if you like). Mahalo!

Mp3 of a cover song of my choosing! :::::::::::: You'll receive an mp3 of the cover song of my choice, exclusive to Kickstarter backers. (see the $200 reward if you're the sort that'd like to pick what song I record!)

Digital download of new album! :::::::::::: You'll get an advance digital download of the album including digital album art and liner notes. I promise to get it to you a few weeks or so via e-mail before the rest of the known universe hears it. (plus everything above)

Signed physical copy of new album! :::::::::::: You'll receive a signed physical copy of the new album in the mail a few weeks before its release (along with a personal thank-you note) plus access to exclusive, benefactors-only behind-the-scenes videos of the making of the album (plus everything above) (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Deluxe Album Package! :::::::::::: Signed physical copy of the Deluxe edition of the new album in the mail, which will include a handmade and hand-decorated 2nd disc featuring demos, alternate recordings and live versions of songs from the new album. (also includes the mp3 of a cover song of my choice and behind-the-scenes video access) (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package! :::::::::::: Signed physical copy of the Deluxe edition of the new album in the mail, which will include a handmade and hand-decorated 2nd disc featuring demos, alternate recordings and live versions of songs from the new album, PLUS a digital download of Karaoke tracks for the entire new album (start warming up your pipes), PLUS you'll get a digital download of the demos for my previous full-length album, Sea of Clouds… the demos of every song on that album, in order, warts and all. (also includes the mp3 of a cover song of my choice and behind-the-scenes video access) (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

A Jar of my homemade Tomato Sauce! Just warning you, it's allegedly gooooood :::::::::::: Now we're cooking! Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS I'll send you a jar of my homemade tomato sauce, handmade by me with love (and basil grown in my garden) in my kitchen, sent directly to you in a one-pint Ball Jar. (international benefactors, please add $10 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Autographed Complete Discography :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS autographed complete discography of my solo career (that's 5 CDs: Glorious EP, Bottleneck, Pride of the Valley, Sea of Clouds, Convalescence EP, as well as the "Heckuva Day"/"Get Yourself Together" 7" 45rpm vinyl) (international benefactors, please add $10 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Autographed Concert poster and Thank You in the printed album credits :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS a randomly-selected, hand-printed-and-trimmed-by-me, autographed concert poster from one of my many shows (if you've seen any of my concert posters, you know that I take GREAT PRIDE in designing them), and a heartfelt thank-you-with-love shout-out printed in the album credits (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Custom, handwritten lyric sheets :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS tell me any two of my songs you'd like me to hand-write the lyrics to, and I'll do so, and autograph it to boot. Custom, handwritten lyric sheets. Just for you, ol' pal. I promise to make it pretty. With my favorite pen (it's orange. Not the ink.). On bitchin' musical staff paper. (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Random mystery care package!?!!?! :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS a random mystery care package!?!!?! Truly, truly random! An innocent-looking box shipped to your door that might contain a pound of coffee, several CDs from my personal collection, books, pins, deodorant, spices, stick-ons, some of my custom guitar picks… anything goes! (international benefactors, please add $10 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

I'll record a cover of any song you wish and send you an mp3 of it :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS You'll get an mp3 of the cover song of your choice, recorded by me in my home studio, and dedicated to you. It could be any song at all from across the spectrum of popular music. Or one of my songs. Or one of your songs. Or a friend's song. Whatevs! You'll e-mail me an mp3 of the song, and I'll put my spin on it. Nothing inappropriate please! (we'll agree on the track if that's cool) (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

You are the guest of honor at one of my solo shows, and you decide the set list for the show :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS You'll get to write the setlist for one of my 2012 New York City solo shows, with the entire show dedicated to you. And you plus one friend will be on the guest list. If it's a no-cover show, one round of drinks on me. Any of my songs are fair game (including Serious Pilgrim songs!) (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Tambourine used on recording of the new album :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS the Tambourine used on recording of "Drumset, AM Radio, & Tears," one of the tracks from the new album that I'm most excited about. I love this tambourine. If you like, I'll run out and get it autographed by as many of the amazing drummers in the NYC music community as I possibly can… Heaven knows how much I adore each and every one of them (plus everything above except mystery care package) (international benefactors, please add $20 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

A brand-new iPod Shuffle custom-filled with some of my favorite songs in human history! :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS I get to be your DJ. Lucky me!! I'll fill a brand-new iPod Shuffle with some of my favorite songs from across the broad and beautiful landscape of music history, songs that inspire me, make me feel like a zillion bucks, or make me want to dance (you don't want to see that)… it'll be a one-of-a-kind mix of music created just for you from little old me. I love putting together playlists for roadtrips and good-time get-togethers, so let me know if you'll be utilizing the Shuffle for a specific purpose. I'm not good at playlists for workouts or kickboxing or hanggliding, because I don't do those things much. But I can make a mean cookout playlist! The Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package will also be pre-loaded onto the iPod Shuffle (international benefactors, please add $15 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

You are the guest of honor at one of my solo shows, you decide the set list, AND you sing or play guitar on the song of your choice with me! :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS You'll get to write the setlist for one of my 2012 New York City solo shows, with the entire show dedicated to you. And you'll be invited on stage to sing or play one of my songs with me, of your choosing! You plus one friend will be on the guest list. If it's a no-cover show, one round of drinks on me. Any of my songs are fair game (including Serious Pilgrim songs!) (plus everything above except mystery care package) (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

I'll be your Graphic Designer for a project! :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS I've got some graphic art skills, and I'll put them to use for you. I'll design a project for you and provide you with electronic PDF artwork that you can use to print out the job, or pass along to your print vendor. If you're a musician, I'll create artwork for your next CD, or a concert or tour poster. If you like fun things, I'll design an invitation to a party. If you're one of those business-types, I'll design a postcard or corporate ID (letterhead, business card) for you. (international benefactors, please add $5 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Squier electric guitar signed by as many members of the NYC music community as possible :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS I'll go out and buy you a Squier electric guitar, and then I'll run around like a total fanboy and get it autographed by as many members of this amazing NYC music community as I possibly can… there's an awful, awful lot of talent roaming these mean streets, and I'll chase them down with a sharpie and a winning smile! Then I'll ship it to your doorstep (or you can grab it at a show)! (international benefactors, please add $75 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

Custom Dean Budweiser-logo-shaped electric guitar :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS When I was a youngun I won a Custom Dean electric guitar in the shape of the Budweiser logo from WNEW-FM ("where rock lives") in NYC. It might actually qualify as a vintage instrument at this point. If rocking out completely is your game, then this guitar will certainly prove that you party when you rock, and you rock all those who party with you when you party. This Bud's for you! I'll ship it to your doorstep (or you can grab it at a show)! (international benefactors, please add $75 to your pledge just to cover the international shipping ok?)

2-Hour Solo House Concert at Your Place (within 100mi of NYC) :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS I'm coming over to play for your friends, and to see if your barbecue skills pass muster! I'll drive over and perform a 2-hour solo House concert within 100 miles of Manhattan, for you and as many pals as you can pack into your living room or backyard. We'll do it on a mutually-agreeable date in 2012.

The original Campfire Acoustic guitar :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS A wee little bit of recent NYC rock and roll history: the original Campfire Guitar. My beloved blond Breedlove Atlas workhorse, used on over 1,000 (and it shows) Campfire shows alongside my pal Craig Meyer. It plays wonderfully, and has a built-in Fishman pickup system. I'll put a brand-new set of strings on it and get it to you in its original Breedlove hardshell case. And if you want, I'll sign it, or keep I'll my sharpie as far away from it as possible. (if shipping internationally kindly add $100 to your pledge to cover shipping xo)

2-Hour Solo House Concert at Your Place (anywhere in Continental US) :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Thank-you in credits PLUS I'm getting on a plane, renting a car and coming over for the evening, America! I'll come and play a 2-hour solo house concert anywhere in the continental USA, for you and as many pals as you can pack into your living room or backyard. If you let me crash, I'll make you my famous black-and-white French Toast for breakfast (yes, it utilizes chocolate powder and Vanilla extract). We'll do it on a mutually-agreeable date in 2012.

Sponsor the pressing of the initial run of the new album! :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS You'll be forever known as the exclusive sponsor of the pressing of the initial run of this new album. I'll sneak your name, or the names of your dog or your kid somewhere onto the album artwork, or just tell me an object you'd like to appear somewhere on the artwork! You'll also receive an extra-special boldface thank-you in the liner notes!

Poof! You are an Executive Producer of the new album! + House Concert in NYC :::::::::::: Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS the most coveted title in the world of music: Coffee boy! No! I mean Executive Producer!! You'll get an Executive Producer credit on the album (right underneath Producer Alex Wong's lovely nomenclature on the back cover), all of my future music for free, and a 2-hour solo house concert in 2012 (if you're within 100mi of NYC).

Executive Producer of the new album PLUS a Guitar from my personal collection + House Concert in NYC :::::::::::: The ultimate of ultimates (seeing that I don't have a first-born to hand over to you): Super-Ultra-Deluxe Album Package PLUS Executive Producer credit on the album (right underneath Producer Alex Wong's lovely nomenclature) PLUS all of my future music for free PLUS a 2-hour solo house concert in 2012 (if you're within 100mi of NYC) PLUS an electric guitar from my personal collection, all of which have been used extensively by me over the years (your choice of my Fender Jaguar, red Fender Telecaster, jumbo Gretsch Rancher Acoustic-Electric, Danelectro U2 reissue, or my VERY FIRST electric guitar, an Ibanez Roadstar II bought with money I saved up from working at Gene's Deli on Staten Island in 1982, retrofitted with EMG pickups and vinyl vintage baseball team stick-ons [yeah I totally frankensteined this thing in high-school])