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The American Dream Tour

Independent Human Rights Hiphop Music from Megaciph tour across the US 15 cities in 36 calendar days

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The American Dream Tour

The American Dream Tour

Independent Human Rights Hiphop Music from Megaciph tour across the US 15 cities in 36 calendar days

Independent Human Rights Hiphop Music from Megaciph tour across the US 15 cities in 36 calendar days

Independent Human Rights Hiphop Music from Megaciph tour across the US 15 cities in 36 calendar days

Independent Human Rights Hiphop Music from Megaciph tour across the US 15 cities in 36 calendar days

Miles Megaciph Thomas
Miles Megaciph Thomas
Miles Megaciph Thomas
Miles Megaciph Thomas
2 Campaigns |
Washington, D.C. to Seattle, WA., United States
$6,590 USD 13 backers
93% of $7,035 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
Human Rights – the substance of my lyrics. Passion, energy and stage domination – the substance of my performance. No misogyny, materialism or militarism – healing rap music 20 years of honing the craft, a decade of performances and now it is time for my first U.S. tour! The excitement is tangible. the demand palpable. I am driving coast to coast, starting in DC, ending in Seattle and planning 13 cities in between; one could be yours! Bring the American Dream Tour to your city, contribute today!

About The American Dream Tour
The American Dream Tour is the fulfillment of a promise that this country is truly the land of opportunity. The tour is for progressive music lovers and it is being organized by independent artists, activists and volunteers. Our goal for this tour is to deliver a message of Peace, human rights and solidarity for those in our human family most at risk economically, environmentally and psychologically. By aligning with like minds and grass roots systems of change we intend to shift the paradigm in conversations about what is possible in mainstream music.

  • One live concert performance in 15 cities in 30 calendar days
  • Recruitment Awareness Workshop in a high school or university whenever possible: students considering enlisting in the armed forces will be given a chance to meet with a veteran and hear honest personal accounts of military experience
  • Local radio station live interview to discuss the movement, the music and the tour

About Megaciph
Megaciph, an acronym for Mental Energies Gather And Circulate In Positive Harmony, is a progressive American rapper with a captivating voice, powerful delivery, and world class production. Megaciph’s body of work includes four self-published albums containing a host of artists and producer collaborations; live performances in Atlanta, London, and Nairobi, among others; videos filmed in New York and Okinawa; and currently working on multiple creative projects. A veteran of the US Marine Corps, Megaciph is a member of Veterans For Peace, working to educate people on the true costs of war through his music. Megaciph also works with World Can't Wait on their We Are Not Your Soldiers project to offer students an honest account of what military service actually means in a global context. This self-identifying yogi and practitioner of Tai Chi embodies the qualities of Peace and Harmony in both his music and daily life. He is a home chef, regular volunteer at local nonprofits, married to his wife for 16 years and is the primary caregiver to their two young children, ages 6 and 3.

Tour Dates:
Beginning in Washington D.C. and winding our way through the U.S. to Seattle Washington. Performing in 15 cities in 36 days.

Tour Needs and Your Perks 
Leaving my family for a little over one month requires the love and support of my family, friends and new friends I will make along the way. More substantially, someone has to physically fill my shoes and take care of all the day to day needs of a household with two young children and a spouse who works full time. We take the care of our children very seriously as most people do. We have an incredible person to take care of our babies and manage all of the mundane tasks. To make this tour a success I also need a rental car (my 2006 Nissan Altima is fine but if it breaks down the tour ends; if a rental breaks down I get it replaced and keep it moving). Additionally, there is a need for a reliable GPS, food and gas money while on the road, a small fund for lodging in case I need to rest and have no friend's place to crash. Finally I will need a plane ticket home. Here you will find details on the tour budget with quotes and pictures: 

  • Rental Car $2,687.27
  • Baby Care $2,000
  • Gas $457.60 (30mi/gallon x avg. $3.00/Gallon)
  • Food $1,080 ($30/day food x 36 days)
  • Lodging $500 (in case I have to sleep in a city where I don't have a place to crash)
  • GPS $72.99
  • Plane fare home $238
  • Grand Total $7,035.86

Supporters of this campaign will receive Social Media Shout Outs, Stickers, CD's, T-Shirts, Personalized Songs for a selected cause, Potential Song Collaborations, and even House Party Concerts. Contributors will also make new lasting friendships and allow space for more love and support in their own lives. When we do those things which scare us but also make our world a better place we grow our tribe by aligning with like minds and build strong vibrant communities.     

Risks & Challenges

Total Driving Miles - 4576mi (75+hr of driving time) This is a physical and mental challenge but nothing comes to those who wait and I refuse to allow my voice to be silenced simply because I'm an undiscovered gem. I will no longer be the seed that waited for something to happen. I have let go of my fear. I am breaking down the walls that divide us and coming to your city, I am truly bringing my music To The People!!

I announced this tour having no cities booked and we now have 7 booked with the goal of 15. My sister Victoria Beeson has been working to make this manifest along with her team of incredible talents. At the launch of this campaign we are negotiating with several others and working to make the vision a reality. The great news is that we are not being turned away. One of the biggest challenges we are facing is the time frame; venues are very interested and requesting us for dates that fall outside our date range or the driving distance is too far. This is a great problem because it means there will be more tours in the future. This is also a challenge because some of the venues along the path are already booked full. This gives a chance for those people in certain cities to invite The American Dream Tour to your city. Check out the dates below and link us with a promoter and venue in your city!  

Social Consciousness*
Over the past two years under the current White House the true progressive nature of this country has been forced out of the shadows into the public conversation. In the wake of social movements such as #metoo #marchforourlives and #NoNato, major shifts have impacted Hollywood and the business world, leading to a blue wave taking over Congress and shifting the seats of power in Washington. Yet, much of mainstream music has continued to cater to an audience that identifies as less politically active. In a world where so much injustice exists those with a voice and a platform must use every means possible to help create a better world for future generations. The American Dream Tour is a wake up call for America. We can allow this country to crumble under the weight of our bloated military budget or decide to do our part in helping to eliminate greenhouse gases and thermonuclear weapons. On timeless tracks, Megaciph’s songs address looming global issues such as climate change, and pervasive social issues such as cycles of violence in communities and the prison industrial complex. Come to a show in a city near you and experience how your Mental Energies Gather And Circulate In Positive Harmony.        

*Megaciph lyrics do not promote materialism, misogyny or violence of any kind.

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I want more Megaciph music
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I want more Megaciph music

$25 USD
You receive all the benefits of the previous contribution levels in addition to the choice of any one of my CD's mailed to your home within the continental U.S. International shipping rates will apply for international orders. Albums The Graduate Program Migration of the Soul'd Kind CIVILiAM CodeSwitching The Now and Later Mixtape Vol 1
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • Free admission - one tour date
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A dollar and a dream

$1 USD
Thank you for donating to the American Dream Tour. Every dollar counts. Please share this campaign and you'll receive my gratitude and appreciation. Leave a comment, let's chat
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  • Gratitude and Appreciation
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I got five on him

$5 USD
You believe in the message and the music and want to see how far I can get with it. You will receive my gratitude and appreciation along with one shout out in my daily video updates.
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  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
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Megaciph checked my HW

$10 USD
You receive all the benefits of the previous perks along with my objective critique for one of your pieces of writing. It can be a song, a poem or even a short story (if you like). I will offer my advice on how it could be a stronger more persuasive piece of writing. This will be a email transaction, no live one on one coaching or workshops yet...
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
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I want more Megaciph music

I want more Megaciph music

$25 USD
You receive all the benefits of the previous contribution levels in addition to the choice of any one of my CD's mailed to your home within the continental U.S. International shipping rates will apply for international orders. Albums The Graduate Program Migration of the Soul'd Kind CIVILiAM CodeSwitching The Now and Later Mixtape Vol 1
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • Free admission - one tour date
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I got a Megaciph Peace Tee

I got a Megaciph Peace Tee

$45 USD
You will receive all of the previous perks. You will also get to choose a Men's Tee shirt or a Tank top for women. The back of the shirt has the name of the tour written underneath the Megaciph full circle logo with Mental Energies Gather And Circulate In Positive Harmony spelled out around the circle
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • American Dream Tour PEACE Tee
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I Own Megaciph's whole catalog

$65 USD
In addition to all the previous perks you will receive my other three CD's to complete your listening library with the very best lyrical content aimed at increasing your vibration and raising your frequency. Chakras Ra Ra!!
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • American Dream Tour PEACE Tee
  • Megaciph's full catalog
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I am a Megaciph fan

$100 USD
You receive all the previous perks in addition to some of my personal time. At this level of support you have shown a sincere interest in my music and for that I will handcraft 8 lines of rap about any topic of your choosing and record a video of myself rapping about your topic and giving you a personal shout out on all my social media pages.
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • American Dream Tour PEACE Tee
  • Megaciph's full catalog
  • You choose my topic for 8 bars
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I am a Megaciph Superfan

$500 USD
In addition to all the previous perks you will receive two hours of my personal time. I will chat with you live on video about anything you want to ask about the military or music. This perk can be scheduled as a future resource for teacher's or community leaders to run an anti recruitment workshop in their school, church or community center.
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • American Dream Tour PEACE Tee
  • Megaciph's full catalog
  • You choose my topic for 8 bars
  • 2 hour live video chat
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I bought a verse from Megaciph

$1,000 USD
You will receive all of the previous perks and hire my writing skills. You get to choose if I ghostwrite for a song that is 100% yours or if we will collaborate on writing a song together. Either way you can choose the topic. If we collaborate you cannot determine what my verse/s say, contain, or promote. You have 12 months to initiate the project.
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • American Dream Tour PEACE Tee
  • Megaciph's full catalog
  • You choose my topic for 8 bars
  • 2 hour live video chat
  • Buying a collaboration or song
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I want Megaciph in my home!

$5,000 USD
In addition to most of the previous perks you will receive the very best that I have to offer. I will buy a plane ticket to anywhere you live in the continental United States, together we can make a store run and then I will prepare a home cooked meal for up to 4 VIP guests followed by a live performance living room concert for up to 20 guests.
Included Items
  • Gratitude and Appreciation
  • Shout out your name on video
  • Rent a Scholar
  • CD of your choice
  • American Dream Tour PEACE Tee
  • Megaciph's full catalog
  • 2 hour live video chat
  • Buying a collaboration or song
  • Home cooked meal and a show
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