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Album Release Show Announcement

Update #4 · May 21, 2012 · comment

It is official, we have set a date for our album release show!!


We are so excited about this album, and it looks like vinyl will be released, in addition to CD and digital downloads.  

Our Kickstarter campaign earlier this year was a huge success!  Our family, friends, and fans really showed their love and made this album possible, so a HUGE thank you goes out to everyone who donated to fund this record.

Here's the scoop on the show:

Friday, August 31  8:00pm

Musica   51 E. Market St.   Akron, OH

With Good Morning Valentine, White Pines, and Light of the Loon

$8.00 advance on TicketWeb/$10.00 at door

Those of you who pledged at the $35 and above will have your names on the guestlist for this show, with a "plus 1", meaning you can bring someone.  We made this a part of the rewards because we really want to see you, so please try to make it! 

Mark your calendars, forward this to everyone you know, bring your friends and family!!  Thank you for your support!!!
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  • Pledge $5 or more

    9 backers

    Your name in the liner notes of the album, and you'll receive an enthusiastic high-five if we meet on the street. (*you can choose to opt-out of the high-five).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    12 backers

    Digital download of the new album one week before it is official release, and everything from the $5 level.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    34 backers

    An autographed copy of the new CD mailed to you at least one week before it's official release, a Shivering Timbers vinyl sticker, plus everything from the $5 level. (Shipping in the US only, add $5 for international shipping).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    10 backers

    Guest List Package: You and one friend on the guest-list for the album release show, (will be in Akron/Cleveland area, date TBA), plus everything from the $25 level: (new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    7 backers Limited (8 of 15 left)

    Rubber City Package: One copy of "Choreography Council Compilation Vol. 2" –– curated by Shivering Timbers' drummer Brad Thorla. A three-disk compilation of 50 Akron/Kent Ohio bands, originally released in 2009, includes an early demo of one Shivering Timbers song, and 12 page comic book by Matt Horack. Plus everything from the $35 level: (guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    3 backers

    VIP Package: Guestlist and entry to soundcheck before any (1) Shivering Timbers show, hang out with the band all evening (either as a roadie-and-pseudo-band-member, or just chill with us), and you write our set-list for that night's show. (must be Shivering Timbers songs, and not at our album release show). Plus everything from the $35 level: (album release show guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
  • Pledge $60 or more

    5 backers All gone!

    Hometown Hero Package: A copy of our first album, We All Started In The Same Place, autographed by Shivering Timbers and the album's producer, Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys. Plus everything from the $50 level: (Akron compilation, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $70 or more

    1 backer

    Limited-edition poster of the cover-art for the new album (will be at least 11x17, printed on 100lb paper), autographed by Shivering Timbers, mailed to you in a shipping tube. And a personalized postcard detailing our exploits, sent to you when we're either on the road or in the studio. Plus everything from the $35 level: (guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    9 backers Limited (6 of 15 left)

    Video Package: You will be cartooned into our upcoming video: an animated music video for one of the songs from the new album. We'll give you a copy of the video, plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)

    Fashion Package: One of three of Sarah's favorite dresses (two vintage, one newer Ralph Lauren) that she's worn at a few shows. All are in very good condition, but not new. They span sizes 2 through 8, but they all fit Sarah who is roughly a 4 or 6. First come first serve. (See video for images) Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    Timbers Package: Three of the birch trees designed for the set of this video. Turn any room into a forest! Made by Chelsea Blackerby, see video for images. Local pick-up only, otherwise shipping at your cost. Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    BONUS Timbers Package: Because of the popularity, and requests for more birch trees, we're adding one (1) more set of three (3) birch trees for local pick-up only or shipping at your cost. Designed for the set of this video by Chelsea Blackerby. See video for images. Turn any room into a forest! Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    2 backers

    New Year Package: Make the resolution to be at all of our shows, because you will be on the guestlist for every Shivering Timbers show in 2012. You will also receive hand-written lyrics, a piece of original art by our daughter Suzi, and a thank-you letter. Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    The Home-Sweet-Home Package: A one-of-a-kind quilt, to become a family heirloom from my family to yours, a gift from The Buckeye State. The "Buckeye Beauty" quilt was hand-made by Sarah's grandmother, measuring 58 ¼" x 77 ½", made from 100% cotton scraps. (See video for images). You will also receive hand-written lyrics, a piece of original art by our daughter Suzi, and a thank-you letter. Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers

    Have a half-hour Skype session with the band-members of your choice! We can just chat, have a long-distance music lesson, work on a song together, or you can Skype into our rehearsal or studio time. Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
  • Pledge $600 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    Sarah's 1950's Bacon & Day banjo with mother-of-pearl fretboard and "Senorita" headstock. New fiberskyn head, custom piezo pickup installed, with 1/4" output jack. Autographed if you'd like. With gig-bag. Includes shipping to lower 48 states. Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $800 or more

    1 backer All gone!

    Jayson's 1965 Kay Galaxie hollow-body electric guitar with gig bag. Autographed if you'd like. Includes shipping to lower 48 states. Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    Spend a day in the studio with us (Jan 7-13, or March 16-18). You can literally be a part of making the album, whether it's shakers and handclaps, or playing an instrument depending on your level, or just hanging out! Travel and accommodations at your own expense, however we'll surely feed you. Plus everything from the $70 level: (poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
  • Pledge $4,000 or more

    0 backers

    If you pledge $4,000 or more, you are everyone's hero because you single-handedly financed this album!! You will of course be the first to get an autographed copy. We love you, you will be brought into the fold, and privy to the world of Shivering Timbers from now until the end of time. I will hand-make a VIP badge for you to flash at the door of every show because you're never paying for anything of ours again. Plus everything from the $1000 level: (record with us, poster, postcard, guestlist, new CD, sticker, name in liner notes).

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012