Kelvin's blog - 14 August 2016 (info on my Album Kickstarter)

The following is all available at ​https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kelvincummingsmusic/kelvin-cummings-debut-country-music-album

This Kickstarter project is to raise money to produce and release a new album of my original music. The recording will feature myself on guitar, and four of the most incredible musicians I've had the pleasure of working with: guitarist Phil Doublet, bassist Craig Reeves, keyboards and pianist Doug Wright, and drummer Marcel Rodeka. After the rehearsal process is done, all I need your help to record and finish it and release the album.
 
What the funds will go towards:  
 
·        Studio time (10%) 
·        Musician Fees (10%)
·        Mixing (20 - 25%)
·        Mastering (15 - 18%)
·        Photography and Videography (10%)
·        Album Artwork (5%)
·        CD Duplication costs (15%)
·        Kickstarter and Stripe (credit card) Fees (10%)
 
This is the minimum amount we need to raise, in order to bring you a quality recording that will be yours to enjoy, always. Any money we're able to raise above and beyond will go towards helping defray other expenses, promote the album, future touring, and other unforeseen costs.
 
 
Kelvin Cummings Bio
 
Kelvin Cummings has lived and breathed country music all of his life. This urban singer/songwriter puts an honesty and energy into every performance. He won the 2016 Trans-Tasman Entertainer of the Year months after winning the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards in 2015, and has featured in several New Zealand television appearances.
 
He is influenced by the honesty of country ballads, as well as the showmanship of artists such as Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, and Garth Brooks.
 
After graduating from the CMAA (Country Music Australian Association) Academy of Country Music in 2016, he has been working towards the release of his original Album (with the help of Kickstarter).
 
 
How to donate (or pre-order your album)
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1. Visit http://bit.do/kckickstarter or www.kelvincummings.com (and click on the KC Album Kickstarter link)
2. Choose the amount you wish to donate
3. Log in to Kickstarter
4. Pay with your credit or debit card
5. Sit back, relax, and get your reward once the album is finished

THE REWARDS FOR YOUR DONATIONS

Pledge $15 or more - Come, Dig it all
Download the album in your choice of high quality file formats - before the official album release date

Pledge $25 or more - Let's Get Physical
Get a physical copy (signed, if you want!) of the new album delivered to your doorstep (or wherever you get your mail)
+ Personalized thank you!
+Download of the album ahead of the release date

Pledge $40 or more - Twice as Nice
New CD + my first record, Kelvin Cummings "I Want You To Be Happy" + Digital download pre-release

Pledge $50 or more - 1 Video Song + CD
Exclusive YouTube video of one song from the album (directly posted online for you) + CD + Digital download

Pledge $75 or more - 3 in 1!
3 copies of the new CD
+ exclusive YouTube video of one song from the album (directly posted online for you)
+ digital pre-release download

Pledge $100 or more - All Exclusive Video
All the exclusive video of the sessions + behind the scenes footage!
+ new CD and digital download!

Pledge $125 or more - How Embarrassing
The camera isn't always kind, and I've got the pictures to prove it. I'll send you a few of my selfie (and other) photo flops for your amusement.
+ All the rewards at the $100 level!

Pledge $150 or more - Skype session
Shop Talk: A one-hour Skype lesson/session of your choosing: talk vocals, guitar, writing, discuss philosophy, etc. You decide!
+ digital download

Pledge $250 or more - Music Scores
Sheets/scores for the tunes on the album (exclusively available through this Kickstarter)
+ All the $100 level rewards!

Pledge $500 or more - Come see us + Album cred!
Two reserved seats for our CD release show (or another show of your choice), and meet the band! AND your name in the 'Thank You's' of the album liner notes!
+ 2 signed copies of the new Album and pre-release download
+ All videos!
(note: your travel costs not included)

Pledge $1,000 or more - Song Request
Pick a song/piece! I will write and record/video an arrangement the song you choose (some conditions apply!).
+ All the rewards at the $100 level!

Pledge $1,250 or more - House Concert
House Concert!
Live concert at your home (within 400km of Dunedin NZ).
+ All the rewards at $100
Please contact me if you're considering this option so we can discuss details
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Thank you for your support.