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Project Vela NEW Album Production

Project Vela needs your help creating their first full-length album.

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Project Vela NEW Album Production

Project Vela NEW Album Production

Project Vela NEW Album Production

Project Vela NEW Album Production

Project Vela NEW Album Production

Project Vela needs your help creating their first full-length album.

Project Vela needs your help creating their first full-length album.

Project Vela needs your help creating their first full-length album.

Project Vela needs your help creating their first full-length album.

Project Vela
Project Vela
Project Vela
Project Vela
1 Campaign |
Denver, United States
$2,547 USD 68 backers
42% of $6,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Project Vela started as a passion project for Scott and Travis, but we are humbled and grateful for the reception and support we've seen since the release of our debut EP, "Disconnected". We would love for our fans to be involved in the creation of our first full-length LP. Because the members live in different states, the creative process has been difficult and arduous. But with your help, we can get together for some organic, innovative songwriting and recording. We appreciate your support!

**Edit** Feel free to contact us with questions. But PLEASE READ through all the perks and perk details, as well as the FAQ section at the bottom of the story.

 

Here's The Real Deal

As we approach the turn of the year, we are approaching the 1 year mark of the inception of Project Vela. I (Scott) heard Travis' first demo of "Blame Me" on November 12th of 2016, and neither of us expected it to take the shape that it did.

From 2010-2013, Travis and I lived in the same area of Colorado, playing in our own respective local bands around the area. We played quite a few shows together, and became fast friends. We found that our musical tastes were going on a slightly different path from the bands for whom we played, and quickly realized that our musical tastes were traveling in a similar direction. In 2013 I moved back to Kansas, and Travis continued playing in Colorado.

Fast forward a few years, and Travis (guitar/programming) and I (drums, bass, vocals, programming) put out our first EP as Project Vela in June of 2017. We couldn't be happier to have the first 5 Project Vela songs out in the world. However, the process left a lot to be desired. Writing an EP with someone who lives 500 miles away has a myriad of challenges, especially when both parties are trying to work it in around full time jobs and home life. To add to the difficulty, Project Vela is a completely independent, DIY group. We wrote, produced, engineered, tracked, mixed, and mastered "Disconnected" on our own, and wish to continue in that fashion.

We are incredibly grateful for the support we've received so far, and we want to include all of you in the process of creating a new album. Just a little bit of money can go a long way in helping us make better songs and better recordings for our first full-length album.

What We Need & What You Get

**MAKE SURE YOU READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PERKS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. MANY ITEMS ARE REPEATED THROUGH DIFFERENT PERKS, AND MANY PERKS AND ADD ON'S HAVE DIFFERENT SHIPPING COSTS AND ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIMES**

Here's the break down of what we need.

  • We have a goal of $6,000 for this album. In terms of a full album production, this is INCREDIBLY cheap. But with your help, we can make it work. Here's where the money will go. The funds will help us take time off from our day jobs, and get together in the same place. We feel that in order to write the best songs we can, and to further the development of Project Vela, we need to dedicate time exclusively to the writing, production, recording, mixing, and mastering of this album. So here's a breakdown for where the money will go.
    • $3,300 - Studio time, gear rental/maintenance, mixing, and mastering. This is pretty conservative for a full-length LP, but we will be our own producers and engineers to 1) retain complete creative control over our music, and 2) keep the budget at a reasonable level for a small band.
    • $1,000 - Travel for Travis. The most cost effective and realistic way for Travis and I to write and record together is for Travis to drive out to Kansas over the course of a few long weekends. He will need to rent a car and gas it up all the way from Denver to Wichita and back.
    • $800-$1,000 - Album artwork, CD duplication and distribution
    • $700-$1,000 - Design and production to fill IndieGogo perks.
  • We have some special perks for people who donate to our campaign. You can get the special edition of our EP "Disconnected", which will not be released publicly until early 2018. This has different versions of a few songs that you're already familiar with, but it also includes a brand new song (which you can hear in the campaign video). We have handwritten lyric sheets (only 1 for each song is available), we have shout outs (get your name in the special thanks section of our album artwork), we have shirts, tank tops, and hoodies, we have a screen printed poster with artwork exclusive to this campaign, and we even have the opportunity to come to Wichita, Kansas to record a guest spot of gang vocals!
  • Not to worry though, even if we don't reach our goal, we will be sure to fill every single IndieGogo perk purchased. We will still make this album, regardless of the outcome of this campaign. However, it will most likely not be done by our goal of July, 2018. There is no substitute for the organic, synergistic writing process that occurs when you're in a room with someone who has the same goals as you, and without reaching this goal, who knows what kind of inspiration we will miss out on.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can't contribute monetarily, that's ok! You can still support us in our campaign.

  • If there's anyone you know that might enjoy our music, tell them about Project Vela! The more people that know, the more successful this campaign will be.
  • Use the sharing buttons near the top of the page (just underneath the progress bar) to share this campaign on social media! Help us reach all your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
  • Thanks so much for the support!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why are there so many options for an "add on"?
    • While we did put together some packages for the perks, we separated many of our merch options. This allows you to customize whatever package you want, complete with as much or as little as you wish to buy.
    • The full length album won't be complete until the summer of 2018. We have "Disconnected: Special Edition" CDs, clothing, and posters that are going to be available for shipping at various times between now and next summer. We wanted to give you the option to receive the merch as soon as it's available to send.
    • You have the power to get certain pieces of merch sooner by merely paying separate shipping for each add on you purchase! How neat is that?
  • When will my perks be delivered?
    • Any perks that include a physical copy of the new album OR hand-written lyric sheets will be shipped upon the completion of the album (estimated July 2018).
    • Any orders or individual add on's including clothing (shirts, tank tops, hoodies, etc...) will be manufactured and shipped upon completion of the campaign (estimated delivery February 2018).
    • The add on for the physical CD of "Disconnected: Special Edition" will be shipped out 2-3 weeks after your order is placed.
    • All orders including a digital download of "Disconnected: Special Edition" will have a download code emailed within 24 hours of placing the order.
  • What if my shirt, hoodie, or tank top size is not listed?
    • If you need to specify an option that is not available, complete your perk selection and purchase with the closest size to your need. Follow up by sending an email to projectvelamusic@gmail.com (please use the same email you used for the IndieGogo campiagn) BEFORE THE END OF THE CAMPAIGN and tell us about your needs. We are working with a very accommodating company, and will most likely be able to find a solution that works for you.
  • How do I know the clothing will fit?
    • Men's shirts and tank tops are made by Gildan, and you can find the size chart here. Hoodies are Fruit of the Loom, and you can find the size chart for "Men's active wear" here.
    • Women's shirts and tank tops are made by anvil, and you can find the size chart here. Hoodies are Fruit of the Loom, and you can find the size chart for "Women's active wear tops" here.
  • There are perks that say "a shirt or tank top of your choice". How do I choose what shirt or tank top I want?
    • After the completion of the campaign, we will send out an email to anyone who selected a perk that offers a shirt or tank top "of your choice". If for some reason you do not hear from us after the campaign has ended, please reach out to us at projectvelamusic@gmail.com.
  • Who is responsible for travel expenses if travel is required for an incentive I purchased?
    • You are responsible for your own travel, and lodging if necessary.
  • What shirt or tank top do I get?
    • All designs for men's and women's shirts, tank tops, and hoodies are pictured with their name and number on the left hand side of the list of perks. Please make sure you select the perk that corresponds to the name on the shirt or tank top you want to order.
  • Are there refunds or returns?
    • IndieGogo's terms for refunds are listed here. We are happy to make sure you're happy with your selection, and will work to make sure you get what you need. However, due to the custom nature of making and filling all the perks, once we've shipped (or emailed) any perks, these cannot be returned or refunded.
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Signed copy of new album on CD

$40 USD $45 USD (11% off)
Get a copy of the new album on CD, signed by the band, along with a handwritten, personalized note. Also included is a digital download of the special edition of "Disconnected", and a digital pre order of the new album.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Pre-Order Digital LP
  • New album on CD (signed)
  • Handwritten thank you note
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
4 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Thanks for the support!

$1 USD
Donate just $1 to help the cause! You will have our everlasting gratitude.
Included Items
  • Everlasting Gratitude
2 claimed

ADD ON: Deluxe EP Download

$7 USD $10 USD (30% off)
Get a digital download code for "Disconnected: Special Edition" within 24 hours of your donation.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
7 claimed

Digital Album

$10 USD $15 USD (33% off)
Get a high quality digital download of our new LP ahead of the release date.
Included Items
  • Pre-Order Digital LP
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
6 claimed

ADD ON: Deluxe EP on CD

$12 USD $15 USD (20% off)
Add a physical CD copy of "Disconnected: Special Edition" to any perk.
Included Items
  • Physical copy of Deluxe EP
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Digital Bundle

$15 USD $20 USD (25% off)
This includes a download "Disconnected: Special Edition" which includes all 5 tracks from the "Disconnected EP", 2 acoustic tracks, 2 remixes, and 1 brand new, never before released song. This download will be delivered via email within 24 hours of your purchase. This perk also includes a digital download of the new LP before the release date.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Pre-Order Digital LP
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
12 claimed

ADD ON: New Album on CD

$15 USD $16 USD (6% off)
Pre order a copy of the new album on CD.
Included Items
  • New album on CD
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.

ADD ON: Men's Shirt 1

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
Add this onto any selected perk. This is a men's T shirt with Project Vela's name logo. This is available in white or black. Small, medium, large, and XL available. Add $5 for domestic shipping, and $10 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Mens Shirt (Project Vela)
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

ADD ON: Men's Shirt 2

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
Add this to any perk you've selected. This is the Men's T shirt with the Project Vela "V" logo. This is available in white or black. Small, medium, large, and XL available. Add $5 for domestic shipping, and $10 for international.
Included Items
  • Mens Shirt ("V" logo)
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

ADD ON: Men's Tank Top

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
Add this to any perk. Men's tank top with either design 1 or 2, available in white or black, sizes small, medium, large, and XL. Add $5 for domestic shipping, and $10 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Men's Tank Top
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

ADD ON: Women's Shirt

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
Add this onto any selected perk. This is a women's T shirt. Select either design 1 or 2. This is available in white or black. Small, medium, large, and XL available. Add $5 for domestic shipping, and $10 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Womens Shirt
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

ADD ON: Women's Tank Top

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
Add this onto any selected perk. Choose any women's tank top from the designs pictured in the story. Select design 1 or design 2. This is available in white or black. Small, medium, large, and XL available. Add $5 for domestic shipping, and $10 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Women's Tank Top
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
ADD ON: 16x20 Poster

ADD ON: 16x20 Poster

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
16x20 screen printed poster (design on the left). This is an exclusive design for the IndieGogo supporters. Shipped in a flat, not rolled, heavy duty photo mailer to ensure safe, damage-free delivery. Also included is a download code for the deluxe EP, emailed to you within 24 hours of your purchase.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Screen-Printed Poster
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Physical Bundle

$30 USD $35 USD (14% off)
This includes a physical copy of "Disconnected: Special Edition". This is the 5 song "Disconnected EP" with 2 acoustic, 2 remixes, and one brand new, never-released song. This also includes a pre-order of the physical CD of the new album. Digital copies of both also included.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Pre-Order Digital LP
  • Physical copy of Deluxe EP
  • New album on CD
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

ADD ON: Hoodie

$45 USD $50 USD (10% off)
Add this to any perk. Men's or women's hoodie with Project Vela's "V" logo. Available in only black. Sizes small, medium, large, XL, and XXL. For domestic shipping please add $8, please add $15 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Hoodie (Black w/ "V" logo)
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
ORDER THIS HOODIE!!

ORDER THIS HOODIE!!

$45 USD $55 USD (18% off)
PLEASE USE THIS PERK TO ADD ON A HOODIE. The original add on is messed up, and we cannot edit. This is a men's or women's, black hoodie with Project Vela's "V" logo. Available in small, medium, large, or XL.
Included Items
  • ORDER THIS HOODIE
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
7 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Men's T Shirt Bundle

$50 USD $60 USD (16% off)
Bundle the special edition of "Disconnected" (digital download AND on CD), a pre order of the new album on CD, and a men's t shirt or tank top of your choosing. Please add $8 for domestic shipping and $15 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Physical copy of Deluxe EP
  • Mens Shirt ("V" logo)
  • New album on CD
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Women's T Shirt Bundle

$50 USD $60 USD (16% off)
Bundle the special edition of "Disconnected" (digital download AND on CD), a pre order of the new album on CD, and a women's t shirt or tank top of your choosing. Please add $8 for domestic shipping and $15 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Physical copy of Deluxe EP
  • New album on CD
  • Womens Shirt
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Hoodie Bundle

$60 USD $70 USD (14% off)
Bundle the special edition of "Disconnected" (digital download AND on CD), a pre order of the new album on CD, and a hoodie (men's or women's). Please add $10 for domestic shipping and $18 for international shipping.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Physical copy of Deluxe EP
  • New album on CD
  • ORDER THIS HOODIE
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Personal Shout Out

$100 USD $101 USD (0% off)
This will get YOUR NAME in a special thank you section of all the CDs that go into production. Also included is a T shirt or tank top of your choosing, a physical CD copy of the new album signed by the band, a digital pre-order of the new album, and a digital download code of our EP "Disconnected: Special Edition".
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Pre-Order Digital LP
  • Mens Shirt ("V" logo)
  • New album on CD (signed)
  • Your Name in the New Album
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
3 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Handwritten Lyrics

$125 USD $126 USD (0% off)
Get handwritten lyrics for one song off the new album. See the lyrics through all their iterations; all the ideas that didn't make it into the songs, all the crossed out lines and exchanged words needed to convey the message. There's only one of these per song, so they're scarce! Music and screen printed poster included as well.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Mens Shirt ("V" logo)
  • Lyric Sheet
  • New album on CD (signed)
  • Screen-Printed Poster
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
1 out of 11 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Hardcore Fan Pack

$150 USD $151 USD (0% off)
16x20, limited print (exclusive to IndieGogo campaign) screen-printed poster. Also included is a digital AND physical CD copy of "Disconnected: Special Edition", digital pre order AND physical CD copy of the new album SIGNED by the band, a hand-written, personalized thank you note, and a t shirt of your choice.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Pre-Order Digital LP
  • Physical copy of Deluxe EP
  • Mens Shirt ("V" logo)
  • New album on CD (signed)
  • Handwritten thank you note
  • Screen-Printed Poster
Estimated Shipping
July 2018
2 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Gang Vocals!

$500 USD $600 USD (16% off)
You and a +1 (bring a friend!) can perform gang vocals on a song on the new album. Come join Project Vela at Naughty Dog Studio in Wichita, Kansas, and get to know us! We will spend time teaching you the part, performing gang vocals with you, and we can even have a meal together when we're all done! You pay for travel and lodging.
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Deluxe EP
  • Pre-Order Digital LP
  • Physical copy of Deluxe EP
  • Mens Shirt ("V" logo)
  • New album on CD (signed)
  • Gang Vocals (in person)
  • Screen-Printed Poster
Estimated Shipping
April 2018
0 out of 2 of claimed
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