Lucky Number 7!
Pauline Reese is so excited to be able to launch this very special INDIEGOGO campaign centered around her 7th album called "Lucky Number 7" (produced by Dwight Baker, a platinum producer / engineer / mixer /songwriter who has worked with many artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Brandi Carlile, Bob Schneider, Blue October, Alpha Rev, and David Archuleta). Pauline will create her first official music video plus a very special "Lucky Number 7" live concert taping and VIP red carpet launch party in Austin, Texas. Beyond just the CD’s, live concert and VIP red carpet launch party, you’ll find some amazing exclusive perks here – from limited edition posters signed by Billy Perkins and Pauline Reese and "Lucky Number 7" t-shirts to creative writing sessions with Pauline Reese and special house concerts with special guests.
Pauline Reese will be recording "Lucky Number 7" at Matchbox Studios starting January 2, 2016.
"Lucky Number 7" live concert taping and VIP red carpet launch party at One World Theater in Austin, Texas. Show TBA.
"Lucky Number 7" album will be promoted on the radio and officially released in March 2016.
Biography
"Pauline Reese is my favorite female artist."~ Willie Nelson
Pauline Reese was twice named "Entertainer of The Year" by the Texas Music Association and has successfully carved her name in the male-dominated music business, touring with such notable Texas acts as Cory Morrow, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler and Pat Green. With a magnetic stage presence, quick wit and a smoking band, she performs regularly around Texas & Oklahoma.
If Pauline Reese had been born in the 1800s, she would have used a plow and a Henry rifle to carve her place the Wild West. Instead, she’s slinging a guitar and sharp-edged lyrics to blaze a trail in a man’s world of outlaw country music and staking milestones along the way, including praise from Willie Nelson as his favorite female vocalist and from the Texas Music Awards as the reigning entertainer of the year – the first woman to earn that honor.
Pauline’s albums won critical acclaim since her self-titled debut in 1999. Willie joined her for a duet on “Pick Up the Pieces” on her 2004 CD “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.” The Texas Music Awards bestowed album of the year honors on her 2007 CD “Too Texas,” a collection of her classics and others’. Her sixth CD, “Just Getting Started,” reveals Pauline’s growth as an artist in a powerful collection of folk, pop rock and alternative and contemporary country that reflects a life being lived to its fullest – from a leaving a rocky marriage and finding new love and a new role as a wife and mother with two young daughters to all the highs and lows in between.
For Pauline, there are plenty of trails yet to blaze. As the chorus in her latest CD’s title track says, “I’ve just hit my stride this ride ain’t over yet/ My heart is racing to see what’s waiting up ahead/ I’m about to make my mark/ Yeah, I’m just getting started.” "I am full of surprises," sings Pauline Reese on opener "Just Getting Started," and the Austinite's not kidding.
Reese challenges Carrie Underwood for Nashville good looks, but she's a crack Texas songwriter ("First Love") in the tradition of Dolly Parton ("Beautiful Shame," "Front Porch Sunday") and spends half the year on the road honing that craft. Reese isn't afraid to demand your attention; listen up.
~Margaret Moser, The Austin Chronicle
Its buoyant Red Dirt landscape splits hooks (“Just Getting Started”) and hope (the Django Walker co-write “Bring Me Down”) throughout shadows cracking with light (“Front Porch Sunday”). Each feels endlessly lived in. Pay particular attention to “Front Porch Sunday.” The title track might eventually connect radio waves for miles and miles, but Reese’s most compelling moment comes straight from the heart.
~Brian Atkinson, Texas Music Magazine
Fans Can Help & What You Get In Return
Pauline is offering many special perks for her fans to contribute in different ways:
- Autographed goodies + passes.
- Special house concerts with Pauline and friends + passes.
- Bundles + passes.
- Writing session with Pauline + passes.
- Weekend retreat with Pauline and Band + passes.
- Executive Producer + passes.
Impact By The Fans
Your contribution will help launch Pauline's 7th album and ignite her illustrious musical career to go national! By contributing, you help create her "Lucky Number 7" album, brand and campaign. Your contribution helps her promote "Lucky Number 7" on the radio nationally, provide press releases and national marketing initiatives. 100% of the proceeds goes to recording the album, promoting the album nationally on the radio, creating a professional music video, taping a live concert in Austin, Texas at One World Theater. Show TBA.
- Get the chance to be part of Pauline Reese launch to stardom!
- The smallest of contributions matter!
Funding Challenges & Total Costs
Currently we are funded by a private investor for $20,000.00, which covers the producer, recording and mixing. This does not include the musicians, mastering of songs, CD replication, graphic design, radio promotion, video production, video editing, video director and merchandising. Once we know how much is raised in two months time, will determine what can be implemented based on Pauline's "Lucky Number 7" brand budget needs. Below are the ancelary costs associated with the "Lucky Number 7" campaign.
Producing, recording and mixed "Lucky Number 7" album = $ 20,000.00
Studio musicians = $ 6,000.00
Mastered songs = $ 10,000.00
Radio promotion = $ 5,000.00
CD design & photography artwork = $ 4,000.00
Limited edition poster and t-shirt artwork = $ 3,000.00
Press releases and marketing campaign = $ 2,000.00
CD replication = $ 5,000.00
Music video = $ 10,000.00
Live concert taping = $ 10,000.00
Total Privately Funded = $20,000.00
Grand Total To Raise = $ 55,000.00
If you are not able to contribute, please contribute in other ways by getting the word out that Pauline Reese is raising money to create her next album and marketing campaign "Lucky Number 7".