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Ben-David's Debut Album!

5 years in the making, from Ireland to Appalachia and back, my debut album: Red Rockin' Chair!

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Ben-David's Debut Album!

Ben-David's Debut Album!

Ben-David's Debut Album!

Ben-David's Debut Album!

Ben-David's Debut Album!

5 years in the making, from Ireland to Appalachia and back, my debut album: Red Rockin' Chair!

5 years in the making, from Ireland to Appalachia and back, my debut album: Red Rockin' Chair!

5 years in the making, from Ireland to Appalachia and back, my debut album: Red Rockin' Chair!

5 years in the making, from Ireland to Appalachia and back, my debut album: Red Rockin' Chair!

Ben-David Warner
Ben-David Warner
Ben-David Warner
Ben-David Warner
2 Campaigns |
Charlottesville, United States
$11,183 USD 164 backers
111% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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An Album 5 Years in the Making

  • One of the main goals I had when I graduated from college in 2010 was to record an album of Irish and folk music. God had other plans for me though and it has been on hold for a long time, but I think 2015 is the year!
  • Not too long after graduation I was offered the incredible (and unexpected) opportunity to go on tour with Scythian and am proud to be able to say that I was a member of that awesome band for the past four years. I played over 250 shows and recorded 3 albums with them and all of that has helped me grow tremendously as a person, and as a musician. I'm so grateful for what I've learned from all of the performing, recording, and travel with those guys and am looking forward to bringing all of that to this project!
  • And so, after years of putting it off and also just being far too busy with touring plus working full-time to do it, I think the time has come to get it done! I've taken a leap of faith and booked a studio for a week and will be hitting it hard on Tuesday, June 16! My hope, is to have it out by mid summer!
  • I've already recorded the first two songs with a friend of mine, Joe Basconi, who plays a mean fiddle, and now I'll be aiming to record 8 more for a total of 10 tracks. I'm recording at the same studio where former American Idol contestant Daughtry has recorded all of his albums.
  • The album will include my arrangements of a few Irish songs, an awesome, ripping' old-time song called Red Rockin' Chair (from which the album gets its name), covers of Scythian's "Song of Sacrifice" and Tommy Sand's "There Were Roses," and a few of my original tunes and songs written with an Irish and/or Appalachian feel.

Project Cost and Rewards Breakdown 

I'm trying to raise $10,000. That's a lot of money, but that's what it's going to take, and I want to give everyone an honest breakdown of where that money will go:
The Cost:
  • 8 Days in the studio: $3,200
  • Mixing 10 songs: $3,000
  • Mastering 10 songs: $1,500
  • CD Design: $280
  • CD production (500 CDS): $1,195
  • Guest artists and studio time: $325
  • Indiegogo's 5% take: $500
  • TOTAL: $10,000
The Rewards!
  • The most basic reward available to contributors is the actual CD itself! You are basically buying the album before it is made. Think of it as an artistic investment! In the tradition of an art benefactor you can help me bring something to life that otherwise would not be possible (at least not without going into credit card debt!!). Or simply think of it as pre-ordering the album!
  • In addition to the album there are other perks or rewards ranging from the album T-Shirt, to recognition on the liner notes of the CD, to house concerts, to behind the scene updates, and more! Check out the full list of perks on the right side of the page!

* Will be available in men's and women's styles and in two colors. See bottom of page.

Your Contribution

  • Your contribution is what will enable to me record and produce my first album. Something that I've been wanting to do for over 5 years but has not materialized yet due to lack of time and money! But in the spirit of Amish barn-raising, "many hands make light work!"
  • I know that most of the people who will see this campaign are my friends and "fans" and so I wanted to say thank you all so much for your support already in these past years. I love learning, listening to, playing, and performing music and it's been wonderful to have so much of my life being dedicated to that in the last few years and I hope it can continue! I hope that the music I'm about to record will find it's way to your doorsteps soon whether you are able to contribute to the project right now or not. Thank you so much for all your support and encouragement and hope to see you down the road soon!

Other Ways You Can Help

Even if you can't contribute (or if you have and would like to help even more!)...Please, please, please share this campaign with your friends and family! Every single contribution matters in a project like this! Slainte!


The Official Red Rockin' Chair T-Shirt! 

Available in men's and women's styles and two colors.


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The Quick Fix

$10 USD
You get a digital copy of the album as soon as it is finished! AND my profound gratitude!
26 claimed

Back to Basics

$20 USD
You will receive a hard copy of the CD when it is finished! This is the most basic way to support this project and includes my profound gratitude + a digital pre-release of the album!
52 claimed

Too Legit to Quit

$40 USD
The all-around fan package! You will receive a signed album + the official Red Rockin' Chair T-Shirt + a digital pre-release of the album!
39 claimed

The Rest of the Story

$50 USD
We will have a group online video chat where I'll explain stories behind the songs that are on the album and you can ask questions about the album, etc. Also includes 2 signed CDs + the digital pre-release.
4 claimed

Too Legit to Quit: Expanded!

$65 USD
The best of the "Too Legit to Quite" and "The Rest of the Story" perks! You can take part in the group online chat where I'll explain the stories behind the songs and you can ask questions about the album! ALSO includes not 1, but 2 signed CDs + the Red Rockin' Chair T-Shirt + digital pre-release + many profound thanks!
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The 100!

$100 USD
If all your life you've wished you were one of "The 1%"...well, here's your chance! With this contribution YOU are the person who takes it from being 99% funded to 100%! You will receive a personal, handwritten thank you letter + credit in the liner notes as a Producer + 2 signed albums + an official Red Rockin' Chair T-Shirt + digital pre-release + my profound gratitude!
13 claimed

Sing Us A Song

$151 USD
Send me 3 songs to choose from, I'll pick one and record a cover of it for you on my computer! But be warned, it may involve a banjo or guitar dulcimer! In fact...you can even request what instrument you want it played on! ALSO includes 2 signed CDs + the official Red Rockin' Chair T-Shirt + digital pre-release!
4 out of 5 of claimed

Studio Patron - Half Day

$200 USD
With this donation you make one 4-hour session of recording possible! You will receive a THANK YOU call from me at the studio + a thank you postcard from Charlottesville + 5 CDs (one signed) + 2 Red Rockin' Chair T-Shirts + digital pre-release + credit in the liner notes as a Studio Patron!
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Studio Patron - Full Day

$400 USD
With this donation you make one 8-hour session of recording possible! You will receive a THANK YOU call from me at the studio + a thank you postcard from Charlottesville + an official Red Rockin' Chair thank you letter + 10 CDs (one signed) + 2 Red Rockin' Chair T-Shirts + digital pre-release + credit in the liner notes as a Studio Patron!
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House Concert

$500 USD
I will come to your living room and do a house concert for you and your friends! Must be within 200 miles of Charlottesville, VA or along a tour route. Includes 10 CDs + digital pre-release + 2 T-Shirts + Executive Producer credit in the CD liner notes!
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The Benefactor

$1,776 USD
From time immemorial artists have relied on benefactors to commission and finance works of art that would have never been created otherwise. In that spirit, this package includes prominent Album Benefactor credit in the liner notes + a House Concert + a signed & framed CD conveying my deep appreciation for your generosity + 20 CDs + 2 T-Shirts + 3 "Sing Us a Song" recordings of their choice + life-time free admission to any of my shows + a digital pre-release + my eternal and profound gratit
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It's All About that Cello

$250 USD
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Graphic Designer

$279 USD
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With a Banjo on My Knee

$800 USD
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