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May 26, 2012
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- Website: TomRush.com
Pledge $1 or more
1 backer
You get the satisfaction of knowing you helped. No small thing!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $10 or more
15 backers
A guitar pick with my “Guitar Tree” logo and (printed) signature.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $15 or more
5 backers
DVD: The Fish Story Song, a kid’s song made into a video with some very cool other stuff thrown in. Perfect for K-4, then 10th grade and up. In between they think it’s too “childish”. (Think Stocking Stuffers!)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $20 or more
17 backers
Your choice of these CDs: What I Know (the latest, and I think my best work); Trolling for Owls (silly songs and stories); New Year (live from Symphony Hall in 1980, just being re-issued).
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $25 or more
36 backers
My very first album, “Live at the Unicorn,” recorded in 1962, fifty whole years ago—now being reissued in CD format, SIGNED (but not personalized – I’m afraid I can’t do that in this exercise).
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $35 or more
21 backers
Limited edition event Tee shirt, just for the Symphony Hall show. This will be a very handsome 100% cotton shirt, and will make you look thinner. (When the project is fully funded we’ll get back in touch to see what size you want.)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $45 or more
4 backers
Limited edition show poster. We’ll make a really nice poster for this show, suitable for framing, and I’ll send you one.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $47 or more
32 backers
Balcony seat*, 1st (lower) balcony, rows B&C. While they last. (1st balcony will be filled first, then 2nd)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $47 or more
5 backers
Balcony seat*, 2nd (top) balcony, rows B&C. While they last. (1st balcony will be filled first, then 2nd)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $75 or more
21 backers All gone!
Front row seat*, 1st balcony (Row A). While they last. (Front row, 1st balcony will be filled first, then 2nd)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $94 or more
56 backers
A pair of Balcony seats*, 1st (lower) balcony, rows B&C. While they last. (1st balcony will be filled first, then 2nd)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $100 or more
9 backers
One table seat* on the main floor.** While they last. (These will be filled from front-of-Hall to back.)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
78 backers All gone!
A pair of front row (Row A) balcony seats. (These are, in my mind, the best seats in the house.) The lower (1st) balcony will be filled first, front to back and then the upper (2nd) balcony.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $200 or more
138 backers
A pair of table seats on the main floor.** While they last.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $250 or more
2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)
Tom Rush Cigar Box Guitar, with Tom Rush Cigar Box amp. I found these cool old cigar box labels featuring some guy (not me) named Tom Rush. Bruce Gootner is using them to make cigar box guitars. Primitive? Yes. Playable? With the right attitude, yes. Fun? For sure!! Matching battery-driven amp. Beer not included.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $300 or more
3 backers
A pair of table seats on the main floor, while they last PLUS a tee shirt, poster and Unicorn CD.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $400 or more
30 backers
Two VIP table seats (a small section up front where the guests of the artists will be seated), and thanks in the program book. Your name will be right there in print for all to see, for all time! (Limited availability.)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
9 backers
Two VIP seats, thanks in the program book, PLUS a CD, tee shirt and poster. (Limited availability.)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
18 backers
An entire table (5 seats) on the main floor, while they last. Bring your friends, bring the kids!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
15 backers
An entire table (5 seats) in the VIP section, thanks in the program book, a set of CDs, 5 tee shirts and 5 posters. (Limited availability.)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,800 or more
1 backer All gone!
A Tom Rush Signature guitar from McKenzie & Marr, serial #50 (in honor of my 50th year) with a premium arch-top hardshell case. This is the one without the Naked Lady inlay on the neck. I’ve been playing an M&M guitar on stage for a while now, and they’re really nice instruments! We’ll have it shipped to you (or give it to you at the concert if you’re coming) with a guitar pick, a personalized copy of my instructional DVD “How I Play (Some of) My Favorite Songs,” and a personal letter of thanks from me.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $2,000 or more
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
A whole table of 5 in the VIP section, thanks in the program book, a set of CDs, 5 tee shirts and 5 posters, AND you will be thanked from the stage and you’ll receive a personal letter of thanks from me.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $2,400 or more
1 backer All gone!
A Tom Rush Signature “Naked Lady” guitar, serial #50 (in honor of my 50th year) with a premium arch-top hardshell case. See her at macmarr.com I’ve been playing the very instrument pictured here on stage for some weeks now, and she’s a real beauty. We’ll ship her to you (or give her to you at the concert if you’re coming) with a guitar pick, a personalized copy of my instructional DVD “How I Play (Some of) My Favorite Songs,” and a personal letter of thanks from me.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)
We’ll give you credit as “Associate Producer” in the Program Book, an entire table (5 seats) in the VIP section**, a set of CDs, 5 tee shirts and 5 posters AND I’ll dedicate a song to you (or your designee), AND you will be thanked from the stage and receive a personal letter of thanks from me.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $6,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
Gets you the actual Naked Lady guitar I’ll be using in the show and will be memorialized in the video documentary, signed, with a letter of authenticity.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
A private concert by yours truly at a mutually agreeable time and place in the continental US, sometime in the next 12 months. For you and your honey, or a gang of your friends – all I ask is an audience willing to listen. Additionally you pay transportation for one, and provide minimal sound and lights. (This is a significant discount off the sticker price for this kind of event.)
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)
(This might make a good corporate holiday gift.)[Table for 5 in the VIP section**, 2 of your party can join the band on stage for the finale, plus credit as “Associate Producer” in the Program Book, , a set of CDs, 5 tee shirts and 5 posters AND I’ll dedicate a song to you (or your designee), AND you will be thanked from the stage and receive a personal letter of thanks from me. (Rules apply to the finale—you can’t upstage the star, for instance. No chicken suits permitted.)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
Creator Rich Wellen on February 4
Did anyone receive their promised merchandise? Haven't received 5 CD's, 5 Tee shirts and 5 posters and no communication.
Creator Rich Wellen on January 1
Has anyone else not received their "stuff " from the concert? Was supposed to get CD set, 5 tee shirts and 5 posters. ...nothing. ??
Creator Doris Kennedy on December 21
Is there a required dress code for Symphony Hall for this concert?
Creator cdowney330 on December 19
Finally got our tickets today in mail ...they were mailed from WILLCALL at BSO on 12/13 ...thanks
Creator Bryan Otey on December 17
We had the same problem. I ended up clicking on a KickStarter link in my #5 update, clicked on the Tom Rush link, and it asked me for a Name and address. I then saw a notification indicating if they didn't have your address, then tickets would be at "wiil call".
Creator Linda Tice on December 14
Got the email saying we should have received our tickets...we haven't received ours yet. Who can I contact regarding this?
Creator judi zdziera on December 10
Gave a donation, over the requested amount, to get TWO tix on the floor at a table. The tix came today, they are in section 1 and I got 3 tix. I am so upset. I am coming from Philly for the show and it is only TWO of us. Any suggestions? I wanted to sit on the floor at a table for a multitude of reasons...
Creator Lee Hammel on July 12, 2012
Greatly anticipating this event ! Hope Buskin and Batteau can once again join in. And hope the music stays mainly acoustic and not too amplified !
Creator Ron Frankl on May 26, 2012
Congratulations on reaching the goal, Tom. Very happy to play even a small part in making this happen.
Creator Jim Harris on May 13, 2012
Aloha Tom
Best of luck with the project and the concert. Still waiting for you to come to Maui. Sorry that we can't make the show.
Jim Harris
p.s Loudon W. III would be a nice addition
Creator Bo Kukil on May 13, 2012
Tom, twenty years ago on Mayday when everyone was staying home because of the riots, you saved our asses by showing up and bringing your fans along. So, I would feel downright whorish if I didn't help out in your time of need.
As for guest artists, in addition to the great suggestions already made, I would add Eliza Gylkison and Eilen Jewell. Also keep in mind that our old friend Martin Sexton lives in the neighborhood.
Cheers and best regards from Karen, me and the Chernobyl Family Singers.
Creator Jack Murray on May 9, 2012
I first saw Tom at Newport in '66. The last time I saw him at Symphony Hall, I was sitting on the stage for Joni Mitchell and Tom came out to join her for a couple of songs. Really looking forward to this show.
Creator Maureen Lein on May 8, 2012
Awesome news! Can't wait. I have unsuccessfully tried to get tickets to another venue. Can't wait for this show. My tickets are my Christmas presents to myself!
Creator John Grabill on May 8, 2012
Amanda Palmer, Jack White, Lori Mckenna...and of COURSE more TOM !!
Creator JoAnne Carlson on May 8, 2012
Awesome News Tom! So happy you made your goal! Let's keep going people! Pledge NOW!
Creator Barbara Barnett on May 7, 2012
The first time I saw Tom Rush was at the Kings Rook Coffee House in Ipswich when I was in High School. The last time I saw him was at Symphony Hall in the 1980's. I will be pleased if he is the only performer. I will be overjoyed if others of "our" generation join him on stage, I hope they can make that happen --- and I am so thrilled to be part of this. Groovy!
Creator John Grabill on May 7, 2012
Nanci Griffith, Bonnie Bramlett, Jim Rooney, Jackson Browne....
Creator Mary Christine Hargreaves on May 6, 2012
Congratulations!!! Way to Go! Enjoy the ride :)
Creator Martha Soule on May 5, 2012
bonnie raitt, van morrison. . .
Creator Jim Boice on May 5, 2012
Now that this is a "done deal," it's a good time to help Tom with his selection process of special guests. I'll start this off with asking Tom to invite Joni Mitchell, Arlo Guthrie, and Joan Baez. And, maybe, since he lives so close, James Taylor. I'm sure none of those folks are doing anything else on the evening of the 28th...
Other thoughts?
Creator Helen Mulvey Connors on May 5, 2012
Yea! Going to see Tom Rush!!!
Creator Martha Rowley on April 29, 2012
Damn! I am so excited. This effort can come up with another $5,000.00 in another 3 week!s to totally fund it I am looking forward to a Boston trip and a Boston concert at the end of this year.
Creator Glenn Lyons on April 24, 2012
Good Luck Tom! New to your music, a friend loaned me a cd, I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to seeing your new one in the mail. This is a great way for the audience and the artist to connect. I hope others will adopt this model! Can't get to the concert but if you release a cd or dvd of it, I will be looking to purchase that too.
Creator Serena Stockwell on April 24, 2012
So excited to see that big jump in $$ today!!
Creator betsy siggins on April 23, 2012
Lets go !!!
A GREAT Holiday gift for anyone loving Tom, his music, the memories and a beautiful place to celebrate 50 years of giving usa great concert.
Please join this Kickstarter campaign ! Give yourself and friends a gift to remember.
Betsy Siggins
Creator Doris & HB Tillson on April 22, 2012
No Regrets! I just bought VIP tickets, it will be just like when we sat on the floor of the Manchester Armory.We also enjoyed the show at the Deering town hall and many others. We went to symphony hall and turned many of our friends on to his music. Saw him in his high school at Portsmouth NH. Best of all my husband does not know! What a great surprise since we do not buy present for each other. Everydays a birthday just to be alive and somewhat healthy. Started seeing Tom 40 years ago. I felt so bad for him when his studio near Deering burnt down. Can not wait to see you Tom.
Creator Thomas Curren on April 19, 2012
What a great idea! We're looking forward to this already--if it's anything like Tom's other Symphony Hall concerts it will be a memorable night. From "Moles' Moan" to "Love's Made A Fool of You" to "What I Know" and everything between, Tom has provided some of the best music of our times.
Creator Mary Christine Hargreaves on April 15, 2012
Onboard! and 'never thought I'd say as a Mainer on this beautiful April spring day, " I CAN'T WAIT TILL DECEMBER!"
Creator Martha Rowley on April 10, 2012
Tom used to come out to my home town where I could and did go to hear him play for $2; so very many years ago! I can't think of a sweeter way to end 2012 than at Symphony Hall listening to a performer who has provided so much of the 'sound track' of/good music in my life; and with the company of a friend who shared some of those 'home town' shows with me.
Creator carolyn beckwith on April 9, 2012
And it is almost 50 years for me too, as I went to Tom's concerts at Club 47 while in college (class of '66). I believe Tom was also still in college then, and we were both alot skinnier! Also had the great good fortune to attend one New Year's Eve concert at Symphony Hall. I remember Maria Muldaur and Bonnie Raitt were guests that night, as well as (I think) Emmylou Harris. Fabulous! See you there. I will be the one behind the bucket of champagne.
Creator Rich Wellen on April 9, 2012
My birthday is the 28th...this will be my celebration! Should be great!
Creator Bernard J McHugh on April 9, 2012
I admit it - I'm tempted to go for the suit! ROTFLCGU! But I'm just not that slim and good-lookin'...
Creator Mary Ingalls on April 9, 2012
What a fabulous concept! And what a great Christmas gift for my husband, Steve! Can't wait!
Creator John Grabill on April 9, 2012
And this will mark my 45th year of celebrating muliple music epiphanies while attending Tom Rush concerts, from the Lincoln-Sudbury HS auditorium, to Cambridge Common, to the Garage, to Symphony Hall and on and on. Let's wrap up this fund raiser, kids... I'll be on the floor: hope to see you there!