Summary:
Welcome to the first ever "I AM A PORTER SUPPORTER" campaign page! I am incredibly excited to share with my fans, friends, and family in the creation & promotion of my next album!
This campaign is to raise funds to completely finish my Second Album & to cover my attendance to the amazing Sunset Sessions Music Conference in February where I'll be playing the main stage in front of some of the most influential people in the music Industry. Its an amazing opportunity and with your help I believe WE can get there!
What We Need & What You Get
I will be completely transparent with you in regards to where your donations are going.
Half of the proceeds will go to the recording,mixing,mastering and pressing of my new album & the other half will cover my attendance at Sunset Sessions (with my new album in hand!) which includes attendance fees, hotel rooms, rehearsals, Food, paying the band, and getting them to the show.
If you look on the side you'll see a list of all the "Perks" everyone will receive based on each donation amount. EVERY DONATION will receive a FREE COPY of my album once it's been pressed & shipped. There are some other really exciting "Perks" as well such as
- Working together on a song that speaks to something dear to you. We'll sit & chat and come up with a song tailored to your experiences.
- Hand-written lyrics signed, framed and sent to you!
- A private show in your home for you and your guests...and a lot more, check'em out!
This is really exciting for me because it's the first time I've opened up my entire creative process to the people who mean the most to me and enjoy what I do. This is a crucial moment in my development as an artist & you'll be right there with me!
The Impact
The word "Impact" doesn't even begin to explain what your contribution means. I am a truly independent artist. My backing comes from whatever work I do outside of music. No rich Uncle, trust fund or Industry hook-ups...what I make from work I happily put into my music. The photography/video work I use comes from the help of my amazingly creative & dedicated group of friends that support and believe in me.
I've gotten to this point on my own but now I'm pushing towards the next level. I'm looking to everyone who's come to my shows over the years, followed me on Facebook and Twitter and watched my videos, friends and family that have encouraged me throughout the years and those whom I've never even met but leave me messages about how much they love my songs and have found their own stories within my music.
I am also donating 3% of whatever I receive (10% of anything over my goal) to The Louisville Dream Factory which is the 2nd largest grant-wishing organization in the country. After all, this is TRULY about making dreams come true and if I can help make a child's wish come true while pursuing my own then I plan on doing so and your contribution will help both!
Other Ways You Can Help
I am fully aware that not all of my supporters are in a position to help me financially but you can STILL help in SO MANY WAYS!
- Post the link to this campaign on your Facebook page and tell them about my music & what I'm trying to accomplish.
-Email your friends and family & let them know as well.
- And above all else please GO OUT AND SUPPORT OTHER LOCAL ARTISTS. To see faces in the crowd at our shows or having someone say some good words about what we've worked so hard to share means the world to each and every artist out there.