Short Summary
Hey there! My name is Britt Kennell, I'm an artist based out of Nashville, TN originally from Montreal, Canada. I left home at the age of 19 to pursue music. First studying songwriting in Boston, MA at Berklee College of Music and then moving to Music City, USA.
After four years in Nashville and releasing two EP's I am finally ready to tackle a full length album. My goal is to create a high standard, quality record that will take me to the next level in my career.
Starting in August 2014, Matt Gordon and I have been working on this LP 'Motions. Storing away songs, researching sounds, watching trends and slowly piecing together a full length. In February we tracked with some incredible musicians; including Jack Whites rhythm section: Daru Jones & Dominic Davis. As well as Jars of Clays steel player Stephen Mason. And including incredible studio player Hans Nelson on keys and the amazing Ben Kirsch on guitar.
What We Need & What You Get
My goal is to raise $10,000 to finish recording this project.
The breakdown:
$5000 will go to Studio fees. Studio fees include the producer, engineer, equipment, all the days that were spent recording,
$2,500 will go to mixing & mastering the record.
$1,500 will go towards the remainder musicians fees. Background vocals, horns..
$1,000 to marketing...Photography, printing the record, and making sure this baby gets heard!
Perks for donations will include house concerts, signed copies of the CD, shout outs on social media, shout outs in the printed record, hand written letters, original songs and cover videos just for you!
If we don't reach our goal, the funds will be divided accordingly, cutting out certain areas such as adding horns, or marketing perks.
The Impact
My goal is to successfully bring the quality of my project up to the next level. Not only do I want to continue to persevere in this career but I want to continue to challenge myself. I want to be taken seriously amongst my fans and my peers and truly bring my art to life.
I will also have you know I am going to use these funds wholeheartedly towards my passion and make sure you are apart of it every step of the way. I have sacrificed so much to be where I am and I do not want to stop now. I am determined to continue to grow and become a successful artist in my own right and to make a living at what I love to do. Donating to this project is going to be an incredible stepping stone to help me achieve these goals.
Risks & Challenges
Of course there is always a high risk in contributing to any art forms and projects. I can't promise that this record will be a break through by any means. But what I can promise you is my hard work and determination to make this project a success.
Challenges may include lifting this project off the ground, making sure it gets into right hands and of course making sure it flies. My plan is to research and take every step possible to ensure it gets heard. My producer Matt Gordon and I have been working on this project since last August and there is no way I will ever put this much effort into creating something without a strong finish. I will not let this collect dust on a shelf because I truly believe in these songs, in my vision and in this project.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you can't donate, which is completely understandable, the best thing you can do is share this amongst family and friends. Let's make some noise with this campaign and then with the record!
Thank you!
Britt