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HELP THE OARSMAN GET A VAN!

We have a North American tour booked, but need a van to get there! Help us get our show on the road so that we can play our music for you!

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HELP THE OARSMAN GET A VAN!

HELP THE OARSMAN GET A VAN!

HELP THE OARSMAN GET A VAN!

HELP THE OARSMAN GET A VAN!

HELP THE OARSMAN GET A VAN!

We have a North American tour booked, but need a van to get there! Help us get our show on the road so that we can play our music for you!

We have a North American tour booked, but need a van to get there! Help us get our show on the road so that we can play our music for you!

We have a North American tour booked, but need a van to get there! Help us get our show on the road so that we can play our music for you!

We have a North American tour booked, but need a van to get there! Help us get our show on the road so that we can play our music for you!

Marcus Maloney
Marcus Maloney
Marcus Maloney
Marcus Maloney
1 Campaign |
Chicago, United States
$1,776 USD 33 backers
16% of $10,507 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Howdy!

My name is Marcus. I am a musician, audio engineer, songwriter and producer in Chicago, Illinois, and I am on a mission.

I have been making music my entire life (I was fortunate enough to study classical and jazz guitar at a really wonderful arts academy called INTERLOCHEN in Michigan), but I only started singing a few months ago.  

Why did I start singing?

I was engaged to a really pretty girl. She left. My heart broke.  

So I started singing songs.

Tell me more!

These songs are the result of my coming to terms with a breakup, a spiritual re-birth, the fragility of time, and it's amazing power to soften the harsh edges of love.  Since I started this project a few months ago, lots of amazing things have happened. I was invited to play my music and be interviewed on NPR, my band and I were invited to play a Daytrotter session, and we were able to book a few tour dates to support the release of the first EP, EASEL.  

However, we had to get to those gigs by taking the Greyhound bus. Also, we slept on floors and in garages.

Yup. We were those guys on the bus. The guys with the drum kit. And the guitars. And the luggage. Nobody likes those guys. Please help us get a van!

What else?

Now we have a North American tour that was booked for us, and it has happened so quickly and unexpectedly that we are really worried we might not be able to make it to these shows! We hit the road in June (we need this van!) and continue on until December! We are truly grateful for the opportunity to be able to play music for all of you lovelies, but we don't have any money for a van. :(

THIS IS WHERE YOUR GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION STEP IN!

We need YOUR HELP to make this tour come to fruition. :)

The joys of giving!

By giving towards this campaign, you become a part of The Oarsman family. As such you will be furthering the growth of the independent music community where you live, you will be helping to support an entire team of artists, photographers, videographers, and small businesses affiliated with our music, and you will attain that wondrous, fuzzy feeling of having contributed toward the growth of our career, the blossoming of our dreams, and the Ramen noodles we will eat until the end of days.  

Also, you give and you get! Check out some of the amazing benefit packages that could be yours!

I want to help but I have no money!

We understand that some of y'all just can't give. We're in the same boat, but there are ways that you can still help out!

Please spread the word about our campaign. Tell your friends. Use the share tools on this site to tell folks about our campaign! Add/follow us on social media networks and make some noise! You can always support us by coming to a show, and of course through listening to our music. :)

Thank you!

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Thumbs up!

$5 USD
Thank you so much, we're truly glad you were able to help out!
1 claimed

Easel EP!

$7 USD
CHECK IT OUT, you just got yourself a brand new digital download of what started it all, the Easel EP. THANK YOU ♥
3 claimed

Easel EP + Button + Sticker!

$10 USD
NICE FLARE! Give a little more, get a little more. Thank you so much!
4 claimed

EP + Buttons + THANKS!

$15 USD
All previous benefits plus an extra two buttons (3 button set). Additionally you receive one thank you post card from us while we are on tour :)
5 claimed

Handwritten Note

$25 USD
Hand written lyric sheet for your favorite song by The Oarsman. Includes all previous benefits.
1 claimed

NEW LP (LIMITED ED. HANDMADE)

$35 USD
We are handcrafting a limited edition version of our LP available exclusively to backers of the Indie GoGo campaign. Trifold, oversized, repurposed ultra thick card-stock construction, with one-of-a kind handmade artwork, lyric sheets, and hand sewn pockets. Wax sealed. Includes all previous benefits. BOOM!
5 out of 35 of claimed

Hello From The Oarsman

$50 USD
10 personalized postcards from our 2013 North American Tour. In addition to the postcards, you will receive the hand constructed, limited edition LP and all previous benefits. THIS PERK IS SO ADORABLE ♥♥♥
6 out of 20 of claimed

Love letters

$75 USD
This is truly special. Hand written lyric sheets from every song on The Oarsman's forthcoming debut LP "Writing House". These will be created on antiqued notebook paper torn from my personal journal. Packaged along with the Limited Edition LP and 5 postcards from the road. Additionally you will receive the complete 3 button set, a digital download of the Easel EP, and a 4"x4" sticker. Love you.
1 out of 10 of claimed

VIP / Guest List + 1

$125 USD
If you can give at the $125 level, we will offer you (and a friend) a spot on our personal guest list for any concert we play. This is valid for 8 concerts and can be redeemed at any venue in any city, and never expires. In addition to the guest list spots, you will receive the Limited Edition LP "Writing House", the 3 Piece Button Set, and will be personally thanked in the liner notes of the official release.
2 out of 5 of claimed

Love Song

$250 USD
I will write and record a love song for you. Just for you. Additionally you will receive the Limited Edition LP "Writing House". the complete 3 Button Set, handwritten lyric sheets from your top 5 favorite songs by The Oarsman, and 10 postcards from the road.
0 out of 3 of claimed

Living Room Concert

$500 USD
The Oarsman will play a concert in your living room. Additionally you will receive the Limited Edition LP "Writing House", the complete 3 Button Set, a 4"x4" sticker, 5 postcards from the road, and a VIP / Guest List spot redeemable at 4 concerts for you and a friend.
0 out of 2 of claimed

Dinner and a Movie

$1,000 USD
Me and the boys will take you and a friend out on a date. VA VA VOOM. There will be dinner. There will be a movie. You will also receive VIP / GUEST LIST passes for you and a friend FOR LIFE. These will be redeemable at any concert, any city. You will receive a signed copy of the Limited Edition LP "Writing House", the complete 3 Button Set, and a 4"x4" sticker set. You will also receive 12 postcards per year from the band, updating you on all things The Oarsman. ♥
0 out of 1 of claimed
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