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BEATO BAND- Fred Beato & David Pack Debut CD & Beat-Powered Lifestyle Brand

High School Friends & Bandmates Fred Beato & David Pack (former Ambrosia singer-writer) REUNITE for DEBUT CD + VIDEO, and Introduce the Beato Lifestyle Brand.

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BEATO BAND- Fred Beato & David Pack Debut CD & Beat-Powered Lifestyle Brand

BEATO BAND- Fred Beato & David Pack Debut CD & Beat-Powered Lifestyle Brand

BEATO BAND- Fred Beato & David Pack Debut CD & Beat-Powered Lifestyle Brand

BEATO BAND- Fred Beato & David Pack Debut CD & Beat-Powered Lifestyle Brand

BEATO BAND- Fred Beato & David Pack Debut CD & Beat-Powered Lifestyle Brand

High School Friends & Bandmates Fred Beato & David Pack (former Ambrosia singer-writer) REUNITE for DEBUT CD + VIDEO, and Introduce the Beato Lifestyle Brand.

High School Friends & Bandmates Fred Beato & David Pack (former Ambrosia singer-writer) REUNITE for DEBUT CD + VIDEO, and Introduce the Beato Lifestyle Brand.

High School Friends & Bandmates Fred Beato & David Pack (former Ambrosia singer-writer) REUNITE for DEBUT CD + VIDEO, and Introduce the Beato Lifestyle Brand.

High School Friends & Bandmates Fred Beato & David Pack (former Ambrosia singer-writer) REUNITE for DEBUT CD + VIDEO, and Introduce the Beato Lifestyle Brand.

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San Juan Capistrano, United States
$14,230 USD 75 backers
118% of $12,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Partner with Fred Beato and David Pack to complete the BEATO BAND Debut Album and Video!

Fred Beato and David Pack found themselves at a crossroads moment in 2006: both of them had invested over 35 years of their lives building successful brands in the music industry.  Pack was the co-founder and former lead singer, guitarist, songwriter for legendary rock band Ambrosia, and Beato the Pres/CEO of Beato Bags, Inc. the #1 manufacturer in the USA of custom drum bags, used by the world’s most popular drummers.

Fred and David have known each other for forty years- since high school, when they played together in a band that won the U.S. Battle of the Bands!

After losing touch for decades, they discovered seven years ago that they’d unknowingly moved  within a few miles of each other in Orange County, CA. They rekindled their friendship during this time and started sharing the devastating impact that changes in the music industry had on their lives.

China had undercut Beato’s once-flourishing retail drum bag manufacturing business— almost destroying everything he’d spent his life building, as his accounts all vanished in favor of cheap foreign product (Beato Bags are made in the USA,) and Pack shared the extreme effect caused to his music career by illegal file sharing, the return of the 99 cent single, entire CD's given away as free goods, no protection for intellectual music property online, the recession causing radio stations to go out of business, and the demise of the physical CD.

Amidst these challenges, they both found hope in hanging out with each other and having a little fun in their home recording studios. What neither had expected was that the results would start evolving into a monster music CD project of the first magnitude, and from that a larger vision for a new global business venture.

Pack says “Fred and I are still feisty fire-in-the-belly kind of guys, still passionate as ever about music even as we enter our golden years; so we let the music lead us to a new place, like we used to as teen-agers.”

That new place has become their debut music project BEATO BAND CD and a plan for a new music centric beat-powered life-style brand “BEATO”

“The idea is to build on the existing global platform Fred has established for the last 30 years so beautifully with the Beato name- it’s authentic and it ROCKS!” says Pack.

"We are here at Indiegogo to seek funding to finish Phase One: to get the Beato Band Music CD finished and properly launched, and to start incubating the Beato 'brand' by giving our first proto-type apparel, tech & music instrument protectors, and luggage products as 'perks' for you fantastic backers out there who can feel the love here!  Phase two will be the global launch of our Beato life-style brand." And phase three? “Hawaii, we land in the sand with Beato products in hand,” jokes Pack.

"We got inspired by the 'Old Guys Rule' founder, who is a local surfer in San Clemente, who one day two decades ago invented an 'Old Guys Rule' sticker for his car window because of his passion for surfing and the old school long board style, and now he has a beloved global brand, built from what he loves doing most. And he’s surfing into his 60’s! Don’t you just love that?" says Pack. "That’s Fred and me but with music-- BEATO!”

But first, let’s get the BEATO BAND ALBUM and VIDEOS completed!

And that’s where YOU come in. Fred and David have worked on this record on and off for 5 years completely out-of-pocket- no record label, no backers. When they started this project, the word “crowdsourcing” didn’t even exist! Now it has become an incredible way for artists to share their projects, their stories and their successes with the very people who helped them get where they are- the fans, the supporters—and in our case, the “Beato Band Believers!” We need to finish the recording, then mix, master and manufacture the CD’s, and make a video or two. A label launching a band's debut album spends hundreds of thousands of dollars; Beato Band is asking for the bare minimum to finish the project, and every dollar raised beyond the goal will go towards promotion, a website, and other project-related items that will kick it up to the next level.

PERKS!

The “Perks” are too good to pass up. You’ll get the first Beato Lifestyle proto-type products, from T-shirts, to Ipad bags, from baby travel-change diaper drum bags to the indestructible famous All Purpose Airline carrier that Ringo Starr favors! 

Beato Prototypes- iPad, Laptop, Portfolio, Airline carrier, Snare and Baby Changer Drum-shaped Bag


You’ll get the swag that until now was only available to Fred’s superstar endorsees. And you’ll get Perks from Pack— his arsenal of 70’s and 80’s Ambrosia memorabilia—  in exchange for helping us fund the Beato Band album and the start of the Beato lifestyle brand. Even personal Skype calls with Fred and David, handwritten lyrics- and for a lucky bidder or two they will even perform at your event!

MORE ABOUT THE MUSIC

We thought you'd want to HEAR some of the music from BEATO BAND rather than continue reading about it, so here is a very special "Sneak Preview Video Reel" just for you to check out the songs and some rare photos, along with a short David Pack career highlights reel!


“Our little fun project turned into a monster when Dave started writing new original songs for it” says drummer Fred Beato. “That scared me into practicing drums 8 hours a day, getting back on the bicycle so I could pull off the recordings. Pack is a perfectionist and it paid off!”  When they played Pack’s 7-minute opus “CUBA BC”  (about Fred’s true life immigration story) for legend Emilio Estefan last year, he said it was great, and needed to be finished professionally with a serious video and film component. He said this song alone could spawn a Broadway musical.

Fred's License Plate, which inspired the song Cuba B.C.

Pack says: "Boomers invented the mass music industry as we know it, and BEATO BAND is our way of saying 'don't ever count our generation out!' Fred and I are serial entrepreneurs, we've both created successful brands from scratch for over 4 decades, and that's the spirit that built America... and that's what Beato Band and the Beato brand is all about!"

As Steve Jobs famously said about Apple, “We sell dreams, not just products.”

Everything starts with a dream. The BEATO BAND album and the future BEATO lifestyle brand are DREAMS that you can help make come true. "Please partner with us to help us fulfill the dream we left behind forty years ago- making an album together. Thank you."

PERK PICS:

FRED'S RARE ELVIS AND BEATLES POSTERS FROM HIS PERSONAL COLLECTION:


HANDWRITTEN LITHO OF AMBROSIA LYRICS ON PARCHMENT:

ALBUMS OFF THE "PACK RACK" ---

PACKMAN ALL-STARS T-SHIRT FROM BILL CLINTON'S INAUGURAL BALL (MUSIC DIRECTED BY DAVID!):

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EARLY BEATO BAND SPECIAL

$5 USD
You will be the first to receive the new single download from the album and the Beato Band Special VIDEO download one month before release.
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May 2014
2 claimed

EARLY BEATO BAND DELUXE

$15 USD
You will receive the entire Beato Band album download a month before release, plus everything from Early Beato Band Special
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May 2014
3 claimed

EARLY BEATO BAND VIDEO DELUXE

$25 USD
You will receive the pre-release “Cuba B.C.” Music Video download, plus everything from Early Beato Band Deluxe
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May 2014
4 claimed

PRIVATE ONLINE CONCERT + Q&A

$25 USD
Join Fred and David who will perform live online via StageIt.com for a free private mini-concert and Q&A session- minimum 30 minutes. David sings your requests! Details and concert times will be provided. PLUS receive download of Beato Band album and Beato Band Special Video download.
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May 2014
3 claimed

YOU'VE GOT MAIL

$35 USD
You receive an autographed CD of the Beato Band album in your mailbox one month before release. Plus pre-release Beato Band Special Video download.
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May 2104
14 claimed

YOU'VE GOT MORE MAIL

$60 USD
TWO pre-release autographed CD's, plus an autographed Beato Band photo and Beato Band T-Shirt mailed to you, plus Beato Band Special Video download.
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May 2014
3 claimed

HAND-WRITTEN AMBROSIA LYRICS

$100 USD
Receive a limited-edition autographed artist-proof litho on parchment suitable for framing (approx 11"x14"- see photo to the left.) PLUS: TWO pre-release autographed CD's, plus an autographed Beato Band photo and Beato Band T-Shirt mailed to you, plus Cuba B.C. video download.
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May 2014
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NOW WE'RE TALKIN'

$100 USD
Receive a personal phone call from David and Fred (up to 10 min) to thank you for being a “Beato Band Believer.” It can even be in Spanish if requested. You can record the call if you like. Plus signed CD of Beato Band album, Cuba BC Music Video download, EPK video download, Beato Band T-shirt, and signed drum sticks.
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UNRELEASED PACK SONG + MORE

$100 USD
You receive a download of a rare unreleased David Pack/Ambrosia song demo from the 70's, an autographed David Pack “Anywhere You Go” solo CD (out of print) AND signed Beato Band CD, photo, T-shirt, and Cuba BC video download. PLUS a one-of-a-kind personalized iPhone photo or video message from Fred & David texted or emailed to you.
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May 2014
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BEATO BAND CONCERT VIP

$100 USD
Receive 2 VIP tickets to any Beato Band concert from 2014 to 2015! These are likely to be California dates, but hopefully U.S. dates coming soon. VIP tickets include backstage passes, after show meet & greet, say hello in person and take photo; autographed Beato Band T-shirt, autographed new Beato Band CD, Beato Band Special Video download; autographed drum sticks.Travel not included. Collect your rewards at the show, or in advance by mail!
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May 2014
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PRES. CLINTON MEMORABILIA

$150 USD
You receive a very rare original David Pack Music Director "Packman's All-Stars Pres. Clinton 1993 Inaugural-Don't Mess With Bill" T-Shirt (see photo) to wear or frame; an early Ambrosia photo; a signed David Pack “Hits and Highlights” CD (Avail. Kickstarter Only) plus signed “Secret of Movin On” CD Feat. Ann Wilson/Heart, Steve Perry/Journey; AND signed: Beato Band CD, 8X10 photo, T-Shirt; and lastly a personal Mobile Photo or Video Message from Fred & David emailed to your mobile phone!
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May 2014
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BRAND NEW BEATO BAG

$150 USD
Here's where the first-ever Beato Lifestlye perks kick in! You receive a hand-made Beato iPad, laptop, baby travel changer, or shoulder multi-purpose bag. And you get: Autographed David Pack rare 1987 “Anywhere You Go” CD (out of print,) Beato Band autographed CD, Beato Band Special Video download, autographed press photo, autographed drum sticks, and a one-of-a-kind personalized iPhone photo or video message from Fred & David texted or emailed to you.
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May 2014
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PERSONALIZED BEATO BAG

$200 USD
Beato Band Believers who choose this package will receive everything in the BRAND NEW BEATO BAG package PLUS the Beato Bag item will be custom silk-screened with your name, logo, business name, etc. on exterior.
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May 2014
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PRIVATE SKYPE CALL & SONG

$250 USD
We will make a private SKYPE Video Call ONLINE to personally thank you, answer questions, and perform one Beato Band song acoustically (minimally 20 min call). Includes: two Beato Band Autographed CD's, two David Pack “Hits and Highlights” autographed CD's, two Beato Band T-Shirts, Beato Band Special Video download, and a smile :)
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THE BEATO DELUXE

$300 USD
Your choice of THREE custom Beato tech, travel, or protective carrier cases with your name/logo silkscreened, PLUS an autographed photo of David and Fred in Fred's T-bird with Cuba B.C. license plate. And Beato Band Special Video download. PLUS 3 autographed Beato Band CD's, drumsticks, and a personal call from Fred to say thank you.
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RARE ELVIS POSTERS + MORE

$2,500 USD
Fred's most cherished and valuable movie posters: Choose between Elvis’ "Love Me Tender" and "GI Blues" Original Full-Sheet Movie Poster from the 50’s (First bidder can pick which one he/she wants.) Fred's kept them for 40 years! Plus: David will sing Elvis' classic "Treat Me Nice" adding your name to the recording- for your personal music library. Plus 2 signed CDs, 2 T-Shirts, 2 signed photos, video download and free Elvis chuckle :)
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YOUR VOICE ON OUR CD!

$2,500 USD
Join us in the studio, sing harmony on one song, get credit as guest vocalist in liner notes. Fly in or record in your home studio- via SKYPE. Includes a VOICE LESSON with David! Flights and lodging not included. NAME CREDIT on CD as Exec. Producer. Your choice of custom Beato Bag, 3 Each Signed: CD's, T-shirts, Photos, Drum Sticks; Video Download. Bragging Rights Forever!
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May 2014
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ADD SOME PACK TO YOUR TRACK!

$5,000 USD
David will sing harmony and solo lines on one of your legit songs, and may add guitar to your song, give overall production critique & suggestions. A rare chance to have a legendary voice on your recording! Recording in L.A. - attend or Skype in. Talk to us about details. David will critique/give advice on two other songs on your project. PLUS 5 custom Beato Bags, your choice, with your name/logo silkscreened. PLUS: NAME CREDIT on CD as a Exec. Producer. Plus VIP merch package
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DAVID PACK PRIVATE CONCERT

$7,500 USD
David will perform a once in a life time concert for your private event, church, or venue of your choice. You help create the playlist of songs he'll perform including his #1 hit songs, rare Ambrosia album cuts, solo CDs, etc. For churches, he will bring resource materials, share his testimony that includes serving Saddleback Church-Rick Warren for over 7 years; Includes Executive Producer CD credit, plus VIP merch package. Contact us for details before buying this perk.
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RARE BEATLE POSTER + MORE

$500 USD
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