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Van Goat's First Full Length Record

Van Goat is cooking up its first full length album and we need your help.

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Van Goat's First Full Length Record

Van Goat's First Full Length Record

Van Goat's First Full Length Record

Van Goat's First Full Length Record

Van Goat's First Full Length Record

Van Goat is cooking up its first full length album and we need your help.

Van Goat is cooking up its first full length album and we need your help.

Van Goat is cooking up its first full length album and we need your help.

Van Goat is cooking up its first full length album and we need your help.

Van Goat
Van Goat
Van Goat
Van Goat
1 Campaign |
Oakland, United States
$9,751 USD by 154 backers
$9,420 USD by 142 backers on Nov 2, 2017
Overview
Van Goat is releasing its first full length vinyl LP, two high production music videos and embarking on a big big West Coast tour.

Meet The Goats

Aidan, Ben, Derek, Lindsay, and Taylor of Oakland Swing Punk band Van Goat have been writing, touring, and recording almost non-stop since 2012. Our first full length record is the culmination of that hard work. We are incredibly excited to release and tour with the record in spring of next year and we need our fans’ help to do it.

We've already finished recording and the music is currently being mixed. It's a full album, complete with many dynamic shifts and interludes. It's definitely the best creative project any one of us have been a part of. We're so excited to share it with you!

Here's a video of one of the songs: "I Live In A Bubble," recorded live in San Francisco:

 

What We Need & What You Get

A full length record and its total cost to record, distribute, and tour with exceeds $20,000. We have been lucky enough to fund more than half the record with money made from gigs, Van Goat merch, and personal investement, but cannot see it to fruition without help.

We’ve got some great new merch packages, including album pre-orders, new t-shirts, music lessons, personalized recordings, and a whole bunch more.

We’ve laid out a fairly large and detailed budget because we’re really excited about this album and wanted to tour and promote it as much as possible. To see exactly how we plan on spending the money, check out our detailed release budget below.

This album is the culmination of a lot of hard work by all of us. We’ve learned a lot in playing music together for five years, and have made some big moves in the last year particularly, adding Lindsay Alexis on trombone and vocals, buying a van, and starting to tour much more often. We’re happier with this batch of songs than anything we’ve ever done and we know you’re gonna love it.

Our financial goal is based on an ideal budget for the album that we've come up with after a lot of planning. It’s also a number that has been reached by a number of bands at a similar level as us, so we believe it is achievable and reasonable. Our budget is a little less than half of what we’ve raised on our own, and could be reached by a large number of small donations. Every little bit helps.

Budget

 

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Recording: $1,500

  • high quality mic preamp gear rental, engineering costs, producer (AJ McKinley).

Mixing: $3,000

  • John Smart (Deafheaven, The Hoodslam Band, The Lady Crooners)

Mastering: $1,500

Manufacturing costs: $4,000

  • Costs split with Prizefighter Records, who will be releasing the record in 2018.

Music Videos: $3000 ($1,500 x 2)

  • For previous music videos we've budgeted $1,500 apiece. We plan on releasing at least two high quality and fun music videos prior to the release of the album.

Promotion: $2000

  • $500/month for 4 month campaign, leading up to and extending through the album release.

Album Artwork: $1,500

Touring van: $5,000

Merchandise costs: $2,000

  • T-shirt supplies, stickers, pins.

Total: $21,500

We have been lucky enough to fund more than half the cost of our new record with money made from gigs, Van Goat merchandise, and personal investments, but cannot see it to fruition without help. Our $8,999 goal rounds out our projected budget and makes sure we can give you the best album we can make.

Other Ways You Can Help

We know that their are lots of great things you can put your money towards, so we’ve created packages at fair prices and a variety of price points.

And we totally understand if you can't contribute. But if you like what we're doing and want to get the word out, please share our campaign on your social media or email with friends and family who'd be interested.

Also come see us live! Here's a list of our upcoming shows:

  • Thursday, October 19th - 710 Beach Club, San Diego
  • Friday, October 20th - Silverlake lounge, Los Angeles
  • Saturday, October 21st - Mercury lounge, Santa Barbara
  • Thursday, October 26th - Pianofight, San Francisco
  • Friday, October 27th - The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
  • Friday, November 3rd - Downtown Ale House, Red Bluff
  • Saturday, November 4th - Off Beat Fest, Reno NV
  • Sunday, November 19th - Lagunitas, Petaluma

 

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Signed Vinyl of New Album
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Signed Vinyl of New Album

$35 USD
Signed 1st edition copy of the New Full Length LP on vinyl + digital download.
Included Items
  • New Full Length Record (LP)
  • Digital Download of New Album
  • Our sincere thanks
  • *Special Secret Perk*
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
4 out of 235 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Every Little Bit Helps

Every Little Bit Helps

$1 USD
Thank you. Every little bit helps.
Included Items
  • Our sincere thanks
  • *Special Secret Perk*
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Digital Copy of New Record

$12 USD
Includes Digital Download of the new full length record (recorded in 2017 is the culmination of five years of hard work) + digital download of 'So Far No Good,' the band's January 2017 release. With the addition of Limby on trombone, Van Goat brings its high energy mix of swing and surf punk to your ears with its first full length album.
Included Items
  • Download of So Far No Good
  • Digital Download of New Album
  • Our sincere thanks
  • *Special Secret Perk*
4 claimed
Physical CD or Tape Package

Physical CD or Tape Package

$25 USD
Physical CD or Tape of the new record and 'So Far No Good' + digital download of both.
Included Items
  • Download of So Far No Good
  • New Full Length Record (CD)
  • Our sincere thanks
  • *Special Secret Perk*
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
6 out of 500 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Van Goat T-Shirt

Van Goat T-Shirt

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)
Van Goat t-shirt + Digital Download of new Album. 100% cotton, made in USA. You choose the image and the color from our options. T-shirt will be available in White on Black, plus one other color combination, or you can choose the gnome shirt http://bit.ly/2xYbxcP Designed by Eric Smith of SNAFU Family
Included Items
  • Van Goat T-Shirt
  • *Special Secret Perk*
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
20 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Music History Package

Music History Package

$50 USD
This Package includes the entire Van Goat catalogue including previous bands and solo projects. This includes Bear Lincoln, The Best Friends, Infraction Jackson and the Salty Dogs, Lindsay Alexis Smith, and Neeto. Physical copies of Van Goat's new record, "So Far No Good" , Bear Lincoln's Bare Lincoln EP, and TBF's Playdate. Digital for all others
Included Items
  • Download of So Far No Good
  • Van Goat Back Catalog
  • Our sincere thanks
  • New CD or Vinyl included
  • *Special Secret Perk*
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
4 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Private Listening Party

Private Listening Party

$75 USD
This package gets you entry to an intimate private listening session of the album at Neato Mastering in Oakland. You'll hear the new Van Goat record before anybody else! The event will take place in January / February of 2017 (exact date TBD). Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Included Items
  • Entry to Private Listening
  • Digital Download of New Album
  • Our sincere thanks
  • *Special Secret Perk*
Estimated Shipping
May 2017
3 out of 12 of claimed
Liner Notes Credit

Liner Notes Credit

$200 USD
Get your name printed on the physical vinyl, tape, and CD. As long as the album is in print, your name will be on it! Includes album and VG music history package
Included Items
  • Van Goat Back Catalog
  • Liner Notes Credit
  • *Special Secret Perk*
1 out of 30 of claimed
Executive Producer Credit

Executive Producer Credit

$1,000 USD
You are credited on the album as an Executive Producer. Thank you! You also receive the Van Goat Music History Package. NOTE: Producer's chair not included.
Included Items
  • Van Goat Back Catalog
  • Our sincere thanks
  • *Special Secret Perk*
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