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Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls Debut Album

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls are recording our first full-length album this spring, funded in whole or in part by you!

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Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls Debut Album

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls Debut Album

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls Debut Album

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls Debut Album

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls Debut Album

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls are recording our first full-length album this spring, funded in whole or in part by you!

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls are recording our first full-length album this spring, funded in whole or in part by you!

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls are recording our first full-length album this spring, funded in whole or in part by you!

Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls are recording our first full-length album this spring, funded in whole or in part by you!

Carlos Arzate
Carlos Arzate
Carlos Arzate
Carlos Arzate
1 Campaign |
Tucson, United States
$4,250 USD 53 backers
130% of $3,250 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Carlos Arzate...

Greetings! Carlos Arzate here, from Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls. I am a singer, songwriter and family man from Tucson, Arizona. Maybe you've heard my songs on KXCI in Tucson or KWSS in Phoenix, or maybe you've followed my previous bands, American Android and Innisfail. Maybe you’ve never heard of me at all. Either way, here’s what’s up:

The music industry is a strange beast. Managing it realistically while simultaneously being a committed father and husband has been a daunting task. But since I can’t fathom a life without music I keep finding ways to continue working inside of that tension. It certainly helps that my family has been totally supportive.

Music for me is cathartic. It’s my religion and an expression of how I see the world. From a shy teenager singing in a church, to shouting into a megaphone at rock shows, to the folk, soul and latin of Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls, I’ve passionately wanted to connect to people through music. And as I walk the line now between raising a family, and touring around the southwest, I feel like the songs I write more and more reflect a desire to make the world a good place for my kids to thrive. Not just live, but thrive. A place where we find common ground, where we sing about the things we love, the things we are for, and not just the things we’re against.

So I’ve written a new full-length record, my first with Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls, and all the songs in some way are about that search for common ground. This spring I’m going into the studio with Ryan Alfred, of Sweet Ghosts and Calexico fame, to lay it all down.

And that’s where you come in.


...The Kind Souls

Everything I have done as a performer has been by the grace of others --- from musicians who perform with me, the bands/promoters/booking agents and club owners who work with me, the DJ's who play my music, to my family who cheers me on --- I am held up by a community of the kindest souls.

So would you consider being one of those souls? Partnering with me, with my family, and with this amazing city of artists and musicians, to make the first-ever Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls full-length album?  

If you look over here to your right, you’ll see some sweet rewards for contributing at different $ levels. From signed CDs, to getting your name in the CD artwork, to you and I co-writing a song together, to having Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls come play in your kitchen. You’ll literally be putting a microphone to my voice, you’ll feel fantastic knowing you played a pivotal role in making these songs come to life, and you'll get some rewards that are very valuable to me.

Please consider being a part of this. And thanks so much for being a kind soul!


The Specifics of this Campaign

- I am seeking to raise $3,250 to cover the modest costs of producing, recording, mastering the album, as well as the first printings of the CD and a possible vinyl version.

- Each level of contribution gets you a different collection of goodies.


With A Little Help From My Friends

The recording sessions will include guest performances by:

- Ryan Alfred  (Sweet Ghosts, Calexico)

-  Keli Carpenter (The Tryst)

-  Nadim Shehab (Ryanhood)

-  Brian Lopez (Solo/Chicha Dust)

-  Ryan Green (Ryanhood)

-  Collin Shook (Collin Shook Trio)

-  Aaron Hulstrand (The Tryst)

-  Katherine Byrnes (Sweet Ghosts)

-  Efren Cruz Chavez (Chicha Dust)

...and a bunch of other very special guests.


Share and Share Alike

Whether you do or don’t contribute monetarily to this project, please help me spread the word using the Share This Campaign toolbar directly underneath the video above.

Gracias.




Links:

www.carlosarzatemusic.com

www.facebook.com/carlosarzatemusic


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Digital

$10 USD
An early digital download of the album before it’s available to the public.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
8 claimed

Pre-order for "Common Ground"

$15 USD
You will receive a physical copy of "Common Ground" before it is available to the public.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
7 out of 40 of claimed

Autographed CD & Digital Album

$30 USD
A signed physical copy of the CD, and an early digital download of the album.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
9 out of 50 of claimed

Just The Tee & Cap

$35 USD
Kind Souls Tee and Cap.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
3 out of 20 of claimed

“Kind Soul” Tee

$50 USD
A Limited edition “Kind Soul” T-Shirt designed by Carlos Arzate, a signed physical CD, and an early digital download of the album.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
8 out of 30 of claimed

Kind Souls Tee & Cap

$65 USD
A Limited edition “Kind Soul” T-Shirt designed by Carlos Arzate, a Kind Soul trucker cap, a signed physical CD, and an early digital download of the album.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
1 out of 20 of claimed

The Back Catalog

$100 USD
Limited Edition framed 12” x 18” prints of the new album’s artwork and the artwork from “Fly Away” as well as the back catalog, a limited edition vinyl album, “Kind Soul” T-Shirt, a signed physical CD, and an early digital download of the album.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
3 out of 20 of claimed

Fly On The Wall

$200 USD
Come hang out in the studio to see it all go down, plus a limited edition “Kind Soul” T-Shirt designed by Carlos Arzate, a signed physical CD, and an early digital download of the album.
Estimated Shipping
April 2014
2 out of 5 of claimed

Custom Song

$500 USD
Carlos Arzate will write an original song for you based on the subject matter you desire. He will meet with you in person (or skype) to thoroughly discuss your song and use it to write and record your original tune. With this package you will also receive a limited edition “Kind Soul” T-Shirt designed by Carlos Arzate, a signed physical CD, and an early digital download of the album.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
0 out of 5 of claimed

Private House Concert

$750 USD
I will perform a set of my original music (aprox 1-1/2-2 hours of material for your party, fundraiser or gathering within Arizona. Also receive a limited edition “Kind Soul” T-Shirt designed by Carlos Arzate, a signed physical CD, and an early digital download of the album.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
1 out of 5 of claimed

Executive Producer

$1,000 USD
Your name listed as an executive producer on the back of the CD artwork, concert for your party or event, and get the entire collection.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
1 out of 2 of claimed

Guest List For Life

$1,500 USD
Get in free to every single Carlos Arzate & The Kind Souls show forever. Additionally, you’ll get your name listed as an executive producer on the back of the CD artwork, a private concert or custom song, get to be a fly on the wall in the recording studio, and get the entire collection.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
0 out of 2 of claimed
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