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The Simple Parade Full-Length Album

I have finished writing a concept album about the all important idea of love, and I want to use this album to help spread the joy of music!

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The Simple Parade Full-Length Album

The Simple Parade Full-Length Album

The Simple Parade Full-Length Album

The Simple Parade Full-Length Album

The Simple Parade Full-Length Album

I have finished writing a concept album about the all important idea of love, and I want to use this album to help spread the joy of music!

I have finished writing a concept album about the all important idea of love, and I want to use this album to help spread the joy of music!

I have finished writing a concept album about the all important idea of love, and I want to use this album to help spread the joy of music!

I have finished writing a concept album about the all important idea of love, and I want to use this album to help spread the joy of music!

Justin Hooper
Justin Hooper
Justin Hooper
Justin Hooper
1 Campaign |
San Luis Obispo, United States
$3,315 USD 52 backers
27% of $12,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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The Simple Parade Mission:

Hello Indiegogo-ers!

My name is Justin Hooper (aka The Simple Parade), and I am a singer/songwriter that is very excited to share my songs with all of you! I have a concept album that is just itching to be recorded, and I have been truly blessed with the amazing opportunity to record the album in Denver, CO this summer. Although raising funds to record this album is my immediate goal (and why you are reading this on indiegogo:) ), my overall hope is to use the music I create to help others in any way possible. How, you ask? Here is the game plan:


Step 1: Love

This is the concept idea behind the album I am hoping to record. Now I am aware that writing love songs is not really "groundbreaking", but I still think it is a very important word that we all grapple with on a daily basis. It is something we all seek, something we have all given, something we have all received, something we have all lost, and something we all struggle to understand.  I have been writing songs for the last 9 years, and in that time I have wrestled with this ever important concept of love, and my hope is that my journey of love through song is something you will be able to relate to and connect with on a personal level. I believe we are all in this life together, and if any of these songs I have written about love help you in any way then I have fulfilled my purpose as a songwriter. 

In case you are curious, here is a sampling of what I hope to professionally record in Denver: 


Step 2: Spreading the Passion of Music

Along with being a songwriter, I am also very proud to be a music teacher. I give piano and guitar lessons here on the Central Coast of California, and I have a huge heart for spreading the joy of music to future generations. That is why I am hoping to raise enough money in this campaign to help give part of the donations to help support music in schools (specific program TBA). Here is the breakdown:


Minimum Goal: $12,000  

This covers recording, mixing, mastering, and the minimum cost of incentives (CD's, T-Shirts, Vinyl, etc.) 

Once this goal is met, the plan is to give 100% of everything over that amount to a very special school on the Central Coast (San Luis Obispo Classical Academy), where we will be playing our big Fundraising show on June 21st!


Overall Goal: $20,000

With this amount I will be able to give $4,000 to help support music in schools, and have enough money to cover the rest of the expenses needed for this process (travel and stay in Denver to record album, financing videographer who is coming out with us to document the whole process, album artwork, full order of CD's, T-shirts, etc.).


And that's not all! Once the album is completed a percentage of all digital and physical sales will go toward VH1 Save the Music Foundation (http://www.vh1savethemusic.org ). I believe that the arts (especially music, although I know I am bias:) ) are a vital part of education that unfortunately are being ignored and underfunded in our schools today, so with your help I hope to help students continue to discover the joy of music. 


So there you have it, this is the idea of The Simple Parade in a nutshell. In a few short paragraphs I have shown you my heart for this project and my hope for its future, now it's your turn to help make the dream a reality! Sign up for one of the cool incentives, tell friends and family about the project, and come and join The Simple Parade!

*Note: All international shipping for incentives are subject to additional fees. 

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Signed Album+Music Lessons!

$300 USD
Since my "day" job is teaching piano and guitar lessons, why not offer 4 free lessons as a perk! With those lessons I can teach you chords, theory, songs or you choice, or even a song or two from the album:) If you live on the Central Coast you can come to my humble abode for piano or guitar lessons, or if you live far away we can do it via Skype.
1 out of 5 of claimed

Digital Download of the Album

$15 USD
You will receive in the mail a special Digital Download (DD) card with the full-length album along with a little thank you note:)
4 claimed

Signed Copy of Album+ DD

$25 USD
You will get a signed CD in the mail along with a DD card. You can pass the DD on to a friend or keep it for yourself, I won't judge;)
30 claimed

CD+DD+ "Behind the Scenes" DVD

$45 USD
Since I live in CA it will be a bit of a journey to get out to Denver this Summer, so I will be joined by my lovely wife and brother/videographer who will be documenting the road trip and recording process for your viewing pleasure. It will be just like you came on the trip with us!
3 claimed

Parade Package:CD+DD+DVD+Shirt

$75 USD
You will receive all the good music and video stuff along with a T-Shirt with The Simple Parade logo! And don't worry, the shirt is going to be comfortable so you will actually wear it:) This is the official "Parade Package" ("PP").
4 claimed

PP + Vinyl

$100 USD
I admit that I am a hipster at heart, so this is for all you hipsters out there who own a record player. Basically this is the package to satisfy all of your physical and digital needs...
1 claimed

PP + Vinyl + Name in Credits

$200 USD
With this incentive you will be considered a major contributor to the project, and will therefore get your name listed in the special thanks category on the physical Album, both CD and Vinyl. This is the official "Parade Package Deluxe" (PPD)
3 claimed

PPD + Hand Written Lyrics

$250 USD
To quote Anna Nalick's "Breathe" Lyrics, "these words are my diary screaming out loud". This concept love album is very personal to me, and I would love to share with you the lyrics in a handwritten journal along with an explanation behind the meaning of the album title (which will be revealed when it is released).
0 out of 3 of claimed

PPD + Love Song Cover

$350 USD
Since this is a love album I thought it fitting to have an option where you choose any love song you want to hear me cover with an acoustic guitar. I will learn it (and edit it if need be, got to keep things PG), film it, and put it on my Youtube channel with a special shout-out to the requester:)
1 out of 5 of claimed

PPD + Love Song for you!

$450 USD
That's write, I will write you a love song! Just send me a pic of yourself, a list of things you like and dislike, hobbies, etc., and I will craft you a personalized love song and slap it on Youtube for all the world to see!
1 out of 3 of claimed

PPD + Acoustic Homeshow

$800 USD
I will come to your house and preform an intimate home show for you and your friends! I love playing small gatherings and connecting with people before and after shows, so sign up for this incentive please:) *Note: this price covers shows within 50 miles of San Luis Obispo, any location beyond that will have to cover travel and lodging costs.
0 out of 5 of claimed

PPD + Dinner and a Show

$1,000 USD
Along with receiving a special home show performance, you will also be treated to a nice dinner at a restaurant of your choice before or after the show. *Note: this price covers shows and restaurants within 50 miles of San Luis Obispo, any location beyond that will have to cover travel and lodging costs.
0 out of 2 of claimed

PPD+ Disneyland!

$2,500 USD
Why not? Who doesn't love Disneyland? This would cover the price of admission and two meals in Disneyland (lodging and travel not included)
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