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Help Support Jane Kramer's New Full-Length Album

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Help Support Jane Kramer's New Full-Length Album

Help Support Jane Kramer's New Full-Length Album

Help Support Jane Kramer's New Full-Length Album

Help Support Jane Kramer's New Full-Length Album

Help Support Jane Kramer's New Full-Length Album

Your contributions will help bring "Valley of the Bones" into the world.

Your contributions will help bring "Valley of the Bones" into the world.

Your contributions will help bring "Valley of the Bones" into the world.

Your contributions will help bring "Valley of the Bones" into the world.

Jane Kramer
Jane Kramer
Jane Kramer
Jane Kramer
1 Campaign |
Asheville, United States
$10,270 USD 129 backers
54% of $18,700 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
I have a new, full-length album of songs that I believe are my best work yet, called "Valley of the Bones," featuring Free Planet Radio and Billy Cardine. This is my third solo, studio album. My deepest hope is to be able to finish the album and share it with the world in the capacity that I feel it deserves, and I humbly ask for your support. Your contributions to my campaign will help me cover costs for publicity and marketing, album duplication, artwork, a music video, mixing and mastering.

(Photo by Stephan Pruitt Photography)

My name is Jane Kramer. I'm a 38 year-old touring folk singer, songwriter, poet and story- teller. I live in the mountains of Asheville, N.C., with my husband, our dog and cat. I have been playing music professionally for more than 18 years now, writing songs for 22 years and singing since I could speak. 

I believe that telling thoughtful, poetic stories about the beauty, mess, humor and heartbreak of our human experience through my songs and sharing them with others in a relatable way is why I am here on this planet. I believe deeply in music's ability to foster connection, honesty, love and social change. I get out of bed every morning with the intention of touching hearts and spreading compassion and hope in the form of songs. I consider myself to be in service with my music, and believe I have a duty to help make people's lives better. I donate about 35 percent of my performances per year to causes I believe in.

I made the switch from full-time social worker and half-time musician to full-time musician about four years ago, and it's been a profound gift to throw myself head-on into what I know is my life's true purpose. I've logged thousands of miles touring over the last 12 years and have shared my songs in listening rooms, folk clubs, bars, churches, festivals, prisons, theaters, animal shelters, classrooms and libraries in several different countries. 

(Photo by Dylan Trivette - Trivette Images)

In the last handful of years, I have fully given myself over to honing my songwriting craft. I have written a new full-length album of songs that, I believe, demonstrate this immense growth and me reaching my potential as a songwriter. This collection of songs is called Valley of the Bones  and it tells a cohesive story about self-acceptance, love, partnership, grief and faith.

This is a story that I believe is worth telling and sharing with the world. By contributing to this campaign, you will be helping me do just that and I humbly ask you to join me on this journey.

I I

(Photo by Matt Daniels)

I assembled an incredible group of Asheville-based musicians, (Free Planet Radio, which is River Guerguerian, Eliot Wadopian and Chris Rosser as well as Billy Cardine,) whom I am lucky enough to have been performing with over the past three years and we tracked the songs at Sound Temple Studios in Asheville with Adam Johnson, engineer and producer of Sound Lab Studios at the helm. We had some amazing special guest musicians join us for some of the songs, including Nicky Sanders of the Steep Canyon Rangers on fiddle and Franklin Keel on cello.

There are 10 beautiful, juicy, nuanced, artfully produced songs for you to hear!

(Photo by Dylan Trivette - Trivette Images)

This is my first crowdfunding campaign, but my third album

Making a living as a full-time touring musician, or an artist of any kind, is difficult and takes a lot of hustling and a lot of heart. I play a lot of four-hour solo gigs in places where no one is listening, just to pay the bills. It's all worth it. I continue to make my art.

Making a quality album and promoting it is expensive, even when going about it as frugally as possible, which I'm certainly trying to do. Paying for studio rental, paying the musicians, engineer and producers what they are worth, mixing and mastering, duplicating the album, paying a publicist, paying for marketing and merchandise costs can add up very quickly to thousands of dollars.

I  have self-funded my last two albums (with some generous help from my family,) and my husband and I have invested everything into this project that we are financially able to at this point. It's difficult for me to ask people for anything. I'd always rather be giving. It's even harder for me to ask for money. But one thing that sharing my music has shown me over and over again is that people are generous and want to support things that are made with intention and beauty, things that will make a difference. Giving builds community, and I'm all about building community. I believe that my fans and supporters care about my music and want to help me fully bring this project to fruition. Since I know it's my best album yet, I want to give this everything I've got.

(Photo by Dylan Trivette - Trivette Images)

My hope is that you will choose to support me in finishing up this important, deep, love-filled album and sharing it with the world by making a contribution in any amount to my campaign. I have perks with rewards for any size of budget and all kinds of interests. Check them out! The holidays are right around the corner and music (and the fulfillment that comes from supporting musicians) is the gift that keeps on giving! I promise you albums by early spring, 2019 and updates all along the way.

Your contributions will make it possible for me to pay for:

  • The mixing and mastering of the album
  • A great publicist /radio promoter who believes in my music and who will work hard running a full four-month publicity campaign to get it the album coverage and airplay in regional and national print publications, national online platforms and Folk/Americana radio stations across the country.
  • Duplication of the album on CD and pressing vinyl records
  • Artwork (created by local and regional artists) for the album packaging and merchandise
  • Photography and other marketing materials
  • A Music Video

I want you to know exactly where your money is going if you kindly choose to contribute and be part of this campaign.

This campaign is not all or nothing. While I really (really) hope to reach my goal, anything you can contribute will help me and the project!

I am asking for $18,700 and here's a transparent breakdown of where it will go:

  • CD duplication - $2,300 (1,500 CDs + Shipping)
  • Vinyl duplication - $1,200 (100 Vinyl Records + Shipping)
  • Full national publicity and radio campaign with a great publicist (spanning 4 months, includes mailing out over 600 CDs for potential review and airplay in national publications, online platforms and radio) - $8,500
  • Mixing and mastering costs - $2,000
  • Posters - $500 (for 100 posters printed)
  • Artwork - $550
  • Photography- $1,400
  • Video - $2,300

= $18,750

IndieGogo fees on my end - IndieGogo keeps 5% of total funds raised, plus they keep a 3% credit card processing fee (or $.30 per transaction) and also hold back an additional $1,000 for 6 mos after the campaign ends, to help cover refunds or bounced transactions.

Ok, now the fun part: what you get!

I'm certainly not asking you to pour your hard-earned money into an abyss. This thing is happening. I'm asking you to invest in me and my special new collection of songs if you are moved and able to do so. These songs are already recorded and just need the final finishes (that I broke down above) before they're ready to be released as a pretty, packaged album. Basically, you're just pre-ordering the album and are welcome to pledge more - any amount, not just the perk amounts - if you are able to.

Each amount of money you pledge to me, starting at just $5, is categorized with a unique perk that carries a reward and my rewards are pretty awesome, if I do say so myself. The perks with their rewards are all listed along the right side of the page, so take a look and pick what you like, or what your momma or sweetie or brother or friend will like. And you can certainly pledge without claiming a perk/reward as well, if that's your thang.

Some of the REWARDS I'm offering are:

(And there are many, many more than this so be sure to look thoroughly through the list on the right and click on the boxes of the ones that interest you for a full list of what's included!)

  • Digital downloads of the new album (plus my two other albums as well!)
  • Physical copies of the new album on CD and /or VINYL!
  • Beautiful, collectible posters designed by an amazing regional artist and locally printed
  • A one-on-one songwriting session with me where I'll work with you to write your own original song
  • Stickers, T-shirts, tanks and sweatshirts with a lovely original design by a regional artist, locally printed. 
  • A House Concert for you and your friends and family where I will come play an intimate show for you in your living room or backyard.
  • Or make it dinner and a show: did you know that I'm a great vegetarian chef? If I'm not singing, I'm cooking. This perk will include me coming to your house (or a friend's house that you specify)  and cooking a delicious vegetarian dinner (and dessert) for you and up to four of your friends or family, then playing an intimate set of songs for you in the comfort of your own home (or even in your kitchen!)
  • Handwritten lyrics
  • Your own personal Behind-the-Song video that I will record for you and send you, featuring me telling the back story for the Jane Kramer song of your choice and performing it unplugged and dedicated to you!
  • A download of one or several of the unreleased demo tracks for songs on the new album that are just me and the guitar- stripped down sweetness.
  • I'll marry you! Well, I will officiate your wedding or renew your vows for your and your sweetheart! I'm an ordained reverend through the Church of Universal Life and I would be so honored to come give a special, heartfelt and unique ceremony for you and your love. Also, I will sing you up and back down the aisle! I've officiated several weddings (and sang at hundreds) and celebrating love is one of my very favorite things to do!

And lots more- check them out!​

My promise to you:

Is a beautifully-presented and gorgeous sounding, poignant album in early spring of 2019 and a heart on fire to share it far and wide. My promise to you is that I will update you during all the important steps of this process. My promise is to pay it forward and spread all the love, hope and generosity that you are spreading by contributing.

(Photo by Dylan Trivette - Trivette Images)

Aren't able to contribute financially?

There are still ways you can help!

Just make some noise about my campaign and let your friends know about it!

I understand that sometimes it's just not in the budget to be able to give, but I'd still be so grateful if you could help me spread the word about my campaign to your network, friends and families by sharing a link to this campaign on your social media platforms (or by good old fashioned word of mouth) if you are moved to do so, and saying a word or two about why you think it's an awesome idea to support me.

You can use the Indiegogo sharing tools which make it super simple!

Thank you. I love you. Your support, encouragement and love lifts me up and keeps me going. It's everything. I love singing to you.

(Photo by Matt Daniels - Arrow Sound Studios. Guitar by EJ Henderson)

Questions?

There's an FAQ I put together here, a really good and comprehensive FAQ on the general Indiegogo web site, and please feel free to email me with any questions at all regarding the campaign, its perks and rewards, etc. (even if it's just about whether or not shirt sizes might run small, etc.) Contact me at janekramermusic@gmail.com with anything you need.

Love, light and gratitude,

xo Jane

 

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CD, Sticker, Thank You Card
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CD, Sticker, Thank You Card

$20 USD
With a contribution of $20 (or more) Receive a signed copy of the physical CD, a digital download link to the full album, a sweet Jane Kramer sticker with original artwork by Brain Flower Designs AND a hand-written thank you from yours truly on a beautiful one-of-a-kind card made by a local Asheville artist.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD
  • Jane Kramer Sticker
  • Hand-Written Thank You Card
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
33 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Good Karma

Good Karma

$5 USD
With a contribution of $5 (or more) Feel warm, fuzzy and satisfied knowing that your contribution will help make dreams come true!
Included Items
  • My eternal gratitude
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 claimed
Digital Download

Digital Download

$10 USD
With a contribution of $10 (or more) Be the first to receive the brand new, full-length album before it is released to the world, in digital download format.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
14 claimed
Physical CD

Physical CD

$15 USD
With a contribution of $15 (or more) Be the first to receive a hold-it-in-your-hands copy of my brand new album on CD before it is released to the public, signed for you, plus a digital download of the full album.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD
Estimated Shipping
February 2019
9 out of 200 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Vinyl Record

$30 USD
With a contribution of $30 (or more) Receive your very own, beautiful, signed copy of Valley of the Bones on 12-inch vinyl record AND a link to a digital download of the full album.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Valley of the Bones on Vinyl
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
5 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Jane Kramer T-shirt

Jane Kramer T-shirt

$30 USD
With a contribution of $30 (or more) Receive a soft, high-quality, locally screen-printed T-shirt featuring original artwork by Brain Flower Designs AND a digital download of Valley of the Bones. Please specify size, style, design and color. Note that Women's cuts run small, Unisex are fairly true to size and tanks run a bit loose.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • T-shirt
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
6 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Collectible Art Poster

Collectible Art Poster

$35 USD
Contribution of $35 (or more) Receive a gorgeous, locally hand-printed, collectible Valley of the Bones poster featuring original artwork by Brain Flower Designs. Frame-able and timeless! Plus, a digital download of the album and a sticker.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Jane Kramer Sticker
  • Collectible Art Poster
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
0 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
T-shirt and Physical CD

T-shirt and Physical CD

$45 USD
Contribution of $45 (or more) Receive your choice of T-shirt or Tank top, A physical copy of Valley of the Bones on CD and a digital download of the album. You'll receive the digital download in Feb. before the rest of the world gets to hear the album! Specify size, color, style and design (Jane Kramer logo with bird OR Valley of the Bones.)
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD
  • T-shirt
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
6 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Sweatshirt

$50 USD
Contribution of $50 (or more) A cozy, unisex zip-up hooded sweatshirt with original design printed on the back. Soft, Tri-blend sponge fleece in Heather Gray w/ black ink. Please specify size. You'll also get a dig. download of the album and a sweet sticker!
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Jane Kramer Sticker
  • Valley of the Bones Sweatshirt
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
6 out of 12 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Poster and Physical CD

$50 USD
Contribution of $50 (or more) Receive a beautiful, hand-printed Valley of the Bones collectible art poster, a physical copy of the CD signed just for you (or whomever you'd like- please specify) and a digital download link to the full album.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD
  • Collectible Art Poster
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
1 out of 15 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Vinyl and T-shirt

Vinyl and T-shirt

$60 USD
Contribution of $60 (or more) Receive a beautiful Valley of the Bones 12-inch vinyl record, signed just for you (or whomever you specify,) a soft, comfortable and quality t-shirt (or tank top- your choice) with original artwork by Brain Flower Designs (specify size, style, color and design,) and a digital download of Valley of the Bones.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Valley of the Bones on Vinyl
  • T-shirt
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
5 out of 15 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Vinyl, T-shirt, Poster, Lyrics

$100 USD
Contribution of $100 (or more) Receive Valley of the Bones on a beautiful 12-inch vinyl record as well as an early-release digital download, a t-shirt, a collectible, original art poster and lovingly handwritten lyrics to the song Valley of the Bones, plus a Jane Kramer sticker.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Valley of the Bones on Vinyl
  • T-shirt
  • Collectible Art Poster
  • Handwritten Lyrics
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
2 out of 15 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Fan Bundle

$150 USD
Contribution of $150 (or more) The ultimate package for a music lover! Receive 2 physical Valley of the Bones CDs and digital download, a t-shirt, a collectible art poster, my two prior albums via digital download AND a short video I make just for you where I talk about the story behind your fave Jane song and then perform the song unplugged!
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD (2)
  • Jane Kramer Sticker
  • T-shirt
  • Collectible Art Poster
  • Jane's Digital Discography
  • Behind the Song Video
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
0 out of 15 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Dee-Luxe Fan Bundle

$200 USD
Contribution of $200 (or more) All the things! Makes an awesome gift! Two Valley of the Bones CDs plus digital download AND a vinyl record, a t-shirt, a collectible art poster, my two other albums via digital download, handwritten song lyrics, and a video shot just for you where I tell the story behind the song of your choice and perform it.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD (2)
  • Valley of the Bones on Vinyl
  • T-shirt
  • Collectible Art Poster
  • Hand-written Lyrics
  • Jane's Digital Discography
  • Behind the Song Video
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
4 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Super-Fan Bundle

$250 USD
Contribution of $250 (or more) Receive everything from the Dee-luxe Fan Bundle PLUS downloads of some of the unreleased acoustic demo tracks from Valley of the Bones, an additional video from me singing your favorite song by any artist you choose AND I'll also call you with a personal thank you if you are kind enough to give me your digits.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD (2)
  • Valley of the Bones on Vinyl
  • T-shirt
  • Collectible Art Poster
  • Hand-written Lyrics
  • Jane's Digital Discography
  • Behind the Song Video
  • Secret, Unreleased Demo Tracks
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
2 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Singing Telegram

$300 USD
With contribution of $300 (or more) Receive a Valley of the Bones physical CD and digital download, a handwritten Thank You card AND I will show up at your (or your friend's or sweetheart's) door or dinner or workplace to sing them (or you) a special song of your choosing. Must be w/in 45 miles of Asheville, NC. Contact me for availability.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD
  • Hand-Written Thank You Card
  • In-Person Singing Telegram
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Songwriting Sesh

$550 USD
Contribution of $550 (or more) Receive a one-one-one, 2-hour songwriting session with me in your home, office or studio to support and coach you in writing (or finishing) your own original song. We'll dig deep into the songwriting process! Must be in a 200 mile radius of Asheville, NC or can be via Skype. Contact me to book.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD
  • Songwriting Session with Jane
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

House Concert

$750 USD
Contribution of $750 (or more) I will come play a sweet, intimate concert in your (or a friend's) home, yard or studio! You'll also receive 2 physical copies and download of Valley of the Bones, handwritten lyrics and a beautiful poster. Must be within 250 miles of Asheville, NC. Contact me for availability and booking.
Included Items
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD (2)
  • Collectible Art Poster
  • Hand-written Lyrics
  • A House Concert with Jane
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Dinner & House Concert

$1,000 USD
Contribution of $1,000 (or more) Did you know that I'm a fantastic vegetarian chef?! I love to cook, and would love to come cook a meal for you and up to 4 of your friends/ family in your home and then play you songs- maybe even in the kitchen :) Plus, 2 CDs and all the other items noted 250 mile radius of Asheville. Contact me for availability.
Included Items
  • My eternal gratitude
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD (2)
  • Collectible Art Poster
  • Hand-written Lyrics
  • Personal Chef Jane / Concert
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

I'll Marry You!

$1,500 USD
Well, you will marry someone you like and I will officiate and sing to you! I'm ordained through the Church of Universal Life, and would be honored to perform a beautiful, custom ceremony for you and your sweetheart (vow renewals are just as cool as weddings!) I'll play your special songs too. 300 mile radius from Asheville. Contact me to book.
Included Items
  • My eternal gratitude
  • Valley of the Bones Download
  • Physical CD (2)
  • Jane's Digital Discography
  • Handwritten Lyrics
  • Jane Officiate Your Wedding
  • Jane Sing You Down the Aisle
Estimated Shipping
May 2019
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
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CDs + VIP Concert Tickets

$75 USD
Estimated Shipping
March 2019
5 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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