The Mike Farris newsletter

SHOUT! The Mike Farris newsletter Kickstarter Edition Hola, and welcome to summer everybody (it's just around the corner, ya know). We are all excited to announce the beginning of our much anitcipated Kickstarter Phase II campaign. This can only mean new music, and, just like summer, it's just around the corner! In order to make this a successful campaign we are going to need each and everyone's help. Because of dedicated and devoted friends and family like you, we were able to raise $14,000 on the initial campaign last year which. This time around we need to shatter that number in order to give this music the absolute best opportunity to be heard by as many people around the world as possible. With every dollar, we can send this music to one more set of ears, the band can travel one more mile. Let The Music Begin- As you know, we began this journey a year ago with the first fundraiser, but I needed to step away, being the over analyzer that I am, and work on some more material. NOW, I know I have the right songs to make an album we can all be proud of, so as soon as the campaign is complete we will begin to finish the record! What to do once the record is completed? Even though the music is the most important part, money wise, recording the record is actually a realllly small part of the equation. Here's a quick look at what all needs to be done once the record is recorded in order to get the music to the world: Mix the record Overdubs (which we do few of these, cuz I know some great musicians ;) Mastering of the record Artwork and album design layout Manufacturing Marketing/Radio/Video promo Publicity (gotta let the world know we have something they all need, right?) Merchandising- new T-shirts, hats, baby bibs, dog collars to coincide with new record. Touring- Flights, ground transportation, etc...Booking a band this large is a feat in and of itself...but it's worth it! So, you can do the math and realize it takes a lot of money, time and effort to bring music to the masses. In our case, I feel like it is a worthy cause- a mission, if you will. We have the opportunity to bring a special kind of music to people who would perhaps never get to hear it. So many times I have stood on stage and thought, “Geesh, if only these people could see what I see and feel what I feel right now.” My wish for you is that through this process of making this record together, you can realize the joy that comes from a single person in the crowd saying “When I hear this music, something is awakened inside!” In the end, no amount of money can buy that. We get to be the bearers of sheer love and joy. That's our reward. Here's how you can help- http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/601965304/mike-farris-to-complete-and-release-new-album In Spirit- Mike

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