You.
Earlier today I filmed a video at the studio. In the video I thanked everyone for the overwhelming support of our project, and shared that we were more hopeful than ever that we would reach our goal.
I'm not posting that video right now because it's completely irrelevant. We have to make another video, a better one, in order for us to properly thank you profusely for giving us the ability to make music in this form at this juncture. Did you really just pledge over $30,000 in under 24 hours?
This is mind blowing. It's encouraging to my faith and the calling we feel in music... I think sometimes, while in the trenches of doubt, God reaches down and shows you that you are loved. This is one of those times. Thank YOU so much from everything within me. Your continued support keeps us going.
Now that we've reached our goal, as stated before anything above our goal will go to touring and marketing (like a music video). We'd love to tour the country again, a real, long tour, that hits every area. The more we raise, the more places we can go, and the cheaper the shows tickets will be. We'd love to go to Canada, UK, Europe, Southeast Asia and back to Australia. Those plane tickets are pricey, as well as expenses while we're in those places, but we'd do it just to break even. We'd love to have enough to be able to take our music to places it's never been!
I'm still debating what I'll do if 10% of our Facebook Likers back us (7,434 people). It will be crazy. Help me brainstorm by sending us a message. We have until April 12th!
I love you I love you I love you,
Matt
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23 backers
Ability to watch exclusive videos posted for backers and a virtual high five.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $5 or more
12 backers Limited (8 of 20 left)
A lock of Matt's hair (from when he cut it all off). Kinda gross but whatever. Make a paintbrush out of it or something. DNA is forever.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $10 or more
288 backers
Digital download of the album 2 weeks before the release date.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $20 or more
105 backers Limited (395 of 500 left)
Digital download of the album 2 weeks before the release date + a physical CD shipped to your home. If you are outside of the US, please pledge $30 or more for shipping so we don't lose money sending it to you, thanks!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $25 or more
174 backers Limited (326 of 500 left)
Digital download of the album 2 weeks before the release date + a SIGNED (by all of us) physical CD shipped to your home. If you are outside of the US, please pledge $35 or more for shipping so we don't lose money sending it to you, thanks!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $30 or more
389 backers Limited (11 of 400 left)
Digital download of the album 2 weeks before the release date + a SIGNED (by all of us) physical CD shipped to your home + 2 custom decals (or stickers, if you will) + Digital Download of 7 songs from the unreleased We All Look Elsewhere EP from before Albatross. If you are outside of the US, please pledge $40 or more for shipping so we don't lose money sending it to you, thanks!
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $40 or more
234 backers Limited (66 of 300 left)
Digital download of the album 2 weeks before the release date + a SIGNED (by all of us) physical CD shipped to your home + 2 custom decals (or stickers, if you will) + Digital Download of 7 songs from the unreleased We All Look Elsewhere EP from before Albatross + an exclusive Tee Shirt that says "I Helped The Classic Crime Make a Record." If you are outside of the US, please pledge $50 or more for shipping so we don't lose money sending it to you, thanks!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $50 or more
585 backers All gone!
The Elite Package: Digital download of the album 2 weeks before the release date + a SIGNED (by all of us) physical CD shipped to your home + 2 custom decals (or stickers, if you will) + a custom T-Shirt saying you helped us make a record + Digital Download of 7 songs from the unreleased We All Look Elsewhere EP from before Albatross + your full name in the album liner notes in a special "thank you" section of the CD packaging. If you are outside of the US, please pledge $60 or more for shipping so we don't lose money sending it to you, thanks!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $55 or more
0 backers Limited (20 of 20 left)
Exclusive 1-on-1 Skype chat with Robbie Negrin of TCC (he's cute and plays guitar). At least 5 minutes with this dreamy man.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $55 or more
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
Play Halo or Call of Duty with Alan Clark on XBox Live for at least 1 hour. (He just might be able to get you into some games with MLG pro's)
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $75 or more
4 backers Limited (6 of 10 left)
A pair of drum sticks signed by Skip that he played on the record.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $90 or more
8 backers Limited (12 of 20 left)
Matt will hand-write lyrics from any song you choose and send them to you.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $99 or more
144 backers Limited (56 of 200 left)
Music Lovers Package: Digital download of the album 2 weeks before the release date + a SIGNED (by all of us) physical CD shipped to your home + Digital Download of 7 songs from the unreleased We All Look Elsewhere EP from before Albatross + Limited Edition Signed 12" Vinyl (only 200 made) + your full name in the vinyl packaging as an executive producer. If you are outside of the US, please pledge $109 or more for shipping so we don't lose money sending it to you, thanks!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $150 or more
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
Minimum 15 minute Skype Q&A chat with Matt about song meanings.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $200 or more
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
A 45 minute guitar lesson over Skype with Robbie. He'll teach you the right way to play TCC songs (so he thinks) or whatever else you want to learn.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $300 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
Lunch and Go Karts with at least two TCC members of our choosing (whoever is available). You pay your own transportation costs to Seattle area. Free lunch, and we'll cover your go-karting of course.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $500 or more
1 backer All gone!
Lunch and a tour of Seattle given by Matt, to his favorite spots. You pay your own transportation costs to Seattle area. Lunch is on us.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2013Pledge $750 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Skip will DJ your event, wedding, or party. Has to be no more than 3 hours from Seattle.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $800 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
Matt will write and record (very stripped down) a two to three minute acoustic song about you, your life, or whatever you want, and send it to you.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
Watch TCC practice songs of your choosing for you and a friend, and then go to lunch with the band after. You pay your transportation costs to Seattle area. We got lunch.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $1,500 or more
1 backer All gone!
Dinner at the Space Needle with the whole band. We'll check out the observation deck together. We'll shoot a video of it for you too. You pay transportation costs to Seattle. We'll take care of everything else.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
1 backer All gone!
Matt will fly anywhere in the US and play an hour long acoustic set w/ Q&A for you and whomever, wherever (living room, backyard, etc).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $4,500 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
The band will fly anywhere in the US and play a full set for an event or party you are hosting, as long as you provide backline (amps and drums) and PA (we can't fly with all that stuff).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Matt & Robbie will fly anywhere in the WORLD and play an acoustic set in your living room for you, friends and family, followed by a Q&A or hangout! Hopefully this covers the cost of tickets (we're talking to you, Madagascar).
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $6,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
The band will write a single (song) about you, your life story, (or whatever you choose) in whatever style you want, and record it, name it after you and put it on the internet. FULL BAND, TOP QUALITY.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
The band will write a 3 song EP about you and your life story (or whatever you want), record it, name it after you, promote it, and release it on iTunes. This is a wonderful birthday present that will last a lifetime. FULL BAND, TOP QUALITY.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
Comments
Creator Aaron benninger on March 11, 2012
Saw you guys two years ago in Lansing, MI. By far the best concert I have ever been to! What a blessing to be a part of your new record. It's only $50, but I hope it goes far!
You lyrics are so awe-inspiring, and there are so many ways to look at a single line of every song from you guys. Not a single waste of space on any of your albums!
God Bless you guys, and keep rocking for God!
Creator Stephen And Kat on March 11, 2012
We'd love to have you back in Eugene, OR! The last show we saw you anywhere close to us was out in Newport, which is about two hours away, but more than worth it! And it just so happened to be free... we weren't expecting that, but it was cool! (Not saying we want more free shows from you, just you guys. Down here. For and epic show. With a band from the area we like to call This Patch Of Sky. You guys would dig them... just saying..)
Creator brendan gotta on March 10, 2012
TCC, I just want to let you know something that happened to my friends. They were all going on a mission trip to Ecuador, left today actually, and just 2 weeks ago, still needed $30,000. They raised it in one weekend, by the grace of God. God is so good to people and when I see you got the 30,000 in 24 hours, it was another example of how good God is and how his blessings are numerous. God bless, and I can't wait for the new CD!
-Brendan Gotta
Creator gwen on March 9, 2012
In 2005, I saw you guys play in a little room beneath a cafe in Madison, Wi. It would be really awesome if you came back and played in a bigger venue. I'm so glad you guys see how many people out there love your music. Can't wait for the new album!
Creator Christy Scott on March 9, 2012
You know we all love you.... ;) Just jam, like you always do!!!
Creator Matthew Moreillon on March 9, 2012
You guys are the best! By the way I've also really been digging Vocal Few lately as well. It might make me absolutely ecstatic if you guys came to OKC. Just saying. Or even Tulsa, if you like it there better.
Creator Brandon Daniel on March 9, 2012
Knoxville TN!!! Come throw down in K-Town!
Creator nathan seigman on March 9, 2012
Come back to Lynden and play a show for your faithful local fans! Just sayin'
Creator Lucas on March 9, 2012
Come to Nashville!
Creator AJ Brandy on March 9, 2012
Naples, Florida! Please, for the love of God! xD
Creator Tom Zarosinski on March 9, 2012
come through portland OREGON! just a short trek from seattle! you guys are the best
Creator Amanda Carlson on March 9, 2012
Hey guys, here's an idea another fav band of mine did to get the word out even more... Offer an incentive for fans that spread the word. This band offered a free digital download of a previously unreleased track for those who spread the word to at least ten other people and then notified the band about it. They kept track through facebook somehow. I'm sure you all could figure out something similar... Good luck and I wish you the best in acheiving the 80k goal! I know your backers would love it!
Creator Cory Spears on March 9, 2012
Put the extra money into a vinyl release that people can buy!
Creator johnn johnston on March 9, 2012
Come back to Wichita, KS. You got a lot of loyal fans here. A couple including myself have made a $99 donation because we love TCC. You guys are amazing. Keep on rocking and reaching out to those that need to listen. God Bless you guys.
Creator Dave Esposito on March 9, 2012
maybe you should put more money into the album 30,000 is pretty low compared to what I saw other bands pledging.
Creator mary macdonald on March 9, 2012
This has a life of its own! We all want you to go!!!!
Creator Charlene Fayard-Crouch on March 9, 2012
Please come to Louisiana!!!! Thank you guys for making awesome music! I wish I could have given more than I did - you guys deserve it!
Creator Justin Thibert on March 9, 2012
Yes acoustic whatever!
Creator Tanner Hughes on March 9, 2012
Please tell me you are coming to Salt Lake City, I just moved 3 weeks ago from Seattle. Will be here for a while. don't doubt Utah, this is an awesome place to be.
Creator chang yang jason rafanan on March 9, 2012
acoustic session for the state with the most backers when you guys tour
Creator Jesse Craig Shultz on March 9, 2012
Lol no one wants Matt's hair XD. Thought there might be someone by now.
Creator Zaira on March 9, 2012
love love love you more lol
Creator Daniel Jordan on March 9, 2012
Much love guys! Keep it up your a huge inspiration :D
Creator Tyrel on March 9, 2012
you guys are awesome, keep giving God the glory!
Creator Rubi Garrett on March 9, 2012
We love you :)