As you may already know I have started recording a new album with friend and fellow Spike Jones appreciator, Ben Shive, at the production helm. Progress will be slow the next month or so as I will be out of town, but the work, at least, has officially begun. I wanted to try something a little different this time around by inviting folks to get involved early on in the process, rather than later. Briefly alluding to this in an earlier post, I figure now is as good a time as any to get the ball rolling on the experiment, this patronage of the arts if I may be so bold. Fundraising, on a larger scale like this, is something I have never done, but now with a bona fide family of three to support this time through the indie record-making gamut, I have been encouraged to put the call out and to let the people of earth help, invest and contribute what they may. Here’s my proposal:

The Goal: $15,000
300 people x $50/each

The first 300 people to contribute $50 each will receive:
* advance album 2 weeks prior to release date
* 2 CDs (1 autographed/personalized if you wish, or both signed if that’s your druthers)
* your name (and thanks) in the CD liner notes
* your photo on the website
* 2 free tickets to one of my shows in your town/area

The way I see it, if we reach or even come close to the proposed goal, it will drastically cushion the financial blow, thereby easing the burden on my overall sanity and vocation. The sooner we reach the goal, the sooner I can finish this album and release it. If all goes well, I’m aiming for a late fall release date. Hey, I like fall.

I fully realize there are far greater issues in our world at this moment, not to mention the skyrocketing costs of living, but I truly, truly appreciate your support both present and past, and for holding up my arms (Exodus 17: 8-13) when I am figuratively unable. Thank you, in advance.