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A recording of new songs by composer Jesse Olsen Bay, based on unpublished writings by his grandmother, author Tillie Olsen.

Makings - Songs from Tillie Olsen's Journals

A recording of new songs by composer Jesse Olsen Bay, based on unpublished writings by his grandmother, author Tillie Olsen.
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Jesse Olsen Bay
Jesse Olsen Bay
119 backers pledged $5,788 to help bring this project to life.
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A podcast, a radio show, and some broadsides...

Hi friends,

A few exciting tidbits about Makings...

Tablet Magazine, a great Jewish Culture blog, put together a podcast on the project, which went online today. You can hear me... Read more

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It's Done! Woohoo!

Hello dear Kickstarters,

I'm so happy to announce that Makings it's 100% done, finished, completed. The album is now available online as a pay-what-you-can download or CD right here:

http://jesseolsenbay.bandcamp.com/album/makings... Read more

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Oops! July 11, not June 11.

Hi all,

Correction: The show at Red Poppy Arthouse mentioned in the last update, will be Friday JULY 11, not JUNE 11.

And If you're hoping to come to the... Read more

Album release concerts in June! Reservation required!

Dear supporters of Makings,

I'm excited to announce that I've scheduled two Bay Area album release concerts, and am in the process of scheduling several more in the North Bay... Read more

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Live Performance in Sebastopol April 18

Hi friends,

I'll be performing some of the songs from Makings, with live choreography and dancing by Virginia Matthews, at Sebastopol Center for the Arts on April 18. This will... Read more

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The home stretch

I can't believe I haven't posted an update since September. You may have thought that I fell into a black hole, but I'm still here and working hard!

Makings is... Read more

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Getting There! Artwork, mixing...

Hello dear supporters of Makings,

I'm excited to announce that I've found an amazing artist to collaborate with on the artwork for this album. Her name is Brooke Holve, she... Read more

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Thank you to my backers!

The Kickstarter campaign for Makings is over, and I exceeded my goal by about $500! I'm so grateful for the incredible outpouring of support for this project. With your help,... Read more
Successfully raised $5,788 with 119 backers

We did it!

Dear supporters of Makings,

The funding goal has been met! With 2 days left to go, we've raised the money that's needed to finish this project. The outpouring of... Read more

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3 days to go, and very close. And a video of "Thank You, Sleep"...

Hello friends,

With only 3 days to go, I'm VERY CLOSE to making my funding goal. But as you know, if I don't make the goal, I don't get anything... Read more

50% funded, 2 weeks to go! And new videos to watch...

Dear supporters of Makings,

We are halfway through the Kickstarter Campaign and halfway funded! All 59 of you have been so generous, and many of you have worked so hard... Read more

30% Funded! New music for you to listen to...

With 23 days left, we're at 30% funding. Thank you to who has so generously backed this project so far. We still have a LONG WAY to go, so please... Read more

10% there! Listen to a song...

We made it 10% of the way to our goal in around 12 hours! Thank you to every one of you who has pledged for this project.

You can continue... Read more
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