The State of Things
You may have noticed a change in us over the last few years. Since putting out Heavy Fruit, which fulfilled our obligation to our record label, we have had a chance to regroup. In our travels we have found ourselves again.
In our music we have gained such a respect for this thing we were called to do. We have a camaraderie and a brotherhood that a lot of bands lack and we can't help but think that it's you all, the true music fans, that have kept us alive. We owe it all to you and this is the best way we can keep you in the passengers seat. This is only the beginning.
What We Need From You
Without the support of a record label, a lot of bands cannot stay afloat. At first, we broke a sweat not knowing how we would go about writing and recording our next project. We knew in the back of our minds that asking you guys was an option, but perhaps pride was keeping us from taking that leap. After going over the numbers again and again, we have come to this. In the grand scheme of things, this is not an astronomical amount of money, and with your help we can make this happen. We think it is well worth it, considering what you guys get in return is a slamming new Legend record.
Here is where this money will be allotted. We may be updating this as we go along just to keep things transparent:
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Costs
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USD
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Studio time/engineer
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12,000
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Mixing
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1,500
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Mastering
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500
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Pitch Video
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6,400
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Lodging
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6,000
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Per Diem
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3,750
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Band Salary
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10,000
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Travel Expenses
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1,000
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Pre-Production Equipment
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1,800
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Artwork
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5,000
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Equipment Maintenance
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1,500
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Equipment Rental
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1,000
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Auxiliary Musicians
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500
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Total Recording Costs
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51,000
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Indiegogo fee (4%) from 56,000
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-2,240
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Paypal (5%) from 56,000
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-2,800
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Net
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50, 960
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What We Have To Offer You
Obviously new music from us is the most important thing we can offer you, but we've also put together ideas for tangible goods so you will have something to show for your contribution. We are partnering with some of our artisan friends who have made a name for themselves through their passions in design and manufacturing to offer you exclusive He Is Legend merch that will only be available through this campaign. These items are handmade here in America and will be made just for you. No matter what you are able to donate to the cause, you will be rewarded for your generosity. And if you can only afford to give a dollar, you will still have something to show for it and we will be forever grateful.
All On The Line
We have thought long and hard about the way we would present this project to the public. We have opted to make this a fixed campaign as we are confident that, with your help, we can reach our mark. Having a fixed campaign means that if we do not reach our projected goal, we will not collect any of the funds donated and your contribution will be refunded to you after our 30 day project is up. But we are positive that our fans have wanted this just as much as us and we have our energies focused on throwing caution to the wind, putting it all on the line, and not only meeting our budget goal but far surpassing the money needed. You can rest assured that any money raised past the budget of the recording and release process will go directly to the betterment of this band, keeping us on the road and taking us to places we might have only dreamed of reaching in the past.
Donating to the cause is as easy as signing into PayPal as a Guest or setting up an account. We will be updating this page as often as possible with images of perk prizes, behind the scenes footage, rehearsal and recording shots, as well as finished product updates. Staying in touch will offer you the full benefits of being on our team.
Give What You Can
If you are like us, (underpaid rock musicians) or just like the millions of people who only have enough money to survive, we could still use your help. No amount of money will be turned down, but even if you can't part with a dollar, we could use the reach of your social media footprint. We've gained a ton of fans through word of mouth, and we need that now more than ever. So, if you can find the time to add this page link to your Twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook, we could really reach a ton of new fans and have a chance to reconnect with old ones. This is the future of music and it's in your hands. Let's set the record straight. This is all we have to offer to the few of you who have been there since the beginning. We are honored to have you on board and we can't wait to see how this all unfolds. Thanks so much for your help. We certainly will be in touch. Stay Close.
