I am a musician/songwriter based in Castlegar BC partially disabled (for 8yrs) with post-concussion syndrome, a stay-at-home father of a 4yr old girl and live music promoter/advocate.
I am seeking support to get my debut album printed to CD. I am currently in the middle of recording my first full length world/folk solo album as Steve Marc. This 8 song album features incredible guest artists including the sultry and soulful voice of Akefa Azu, the unparalleled feel drumming/percussion of Connor Mitchell-Zaphod Johnston and some incredible Trumpet of Barry Jones on a couple of tracks with hopes of finding some violin for others. I play guitar, bass, upright bass, piano and sing lead on these songs. This project is being recorded at Sincerity Sound Studio just outside of the quaint Kootenay town of Winlaw with Producer/Engineer Barry Jones with the support of Creative BC. Printing was not included in the budget of this project and so I am humbly asking for your support in this endeavor.
Previously released single "Where'd You Go" (video above) will be included on the album, to be edited, remixed and remastered at Sincerity Sound Studio. This track was self produced and features Tanya Lipscomb on Background Vocals who also did the original mix and Aurelien Sudan on Violin. This song is to be featured on "Dead Boy: A Documentary on Opiod Deaths in Canada" and proceeds from the released single are going towards the Canadian Mental Health Association. https://stevemarc.bandcamp.com/track/whered-you-go
Other tracks advocate awareness to various causes such as Brain Injury Awareness with "Endless Convalesce", sustainability with a rearranged version of "Dans la Terre" and Love of All things with Latin flavored groove song "Amoria." "Till it's Gone" is about being grateful for what you have. Never performed anti-discrimination piano ballad and potential title track "Paint Your Picture", "Bella's Lullaby" and a reggae rendition of Scott Cook's "Pass it Along" round out the album, not in that order. All of these songs are thought provoking songs of substance. Songs of hope, songs of love (but not love songs) and songs to inspire.
The funds will cover CD printing and digital distribution of the album through CD Baby, allow me to commission a local artist to design the album cover and make it possible for me to deliver all of the perks that are offered. These perks are valued according to the contribution amounts and you will be the first to get them (pre-release). I know that nothing in life is free and I cannot ask you to contribute without offering something to match the value, which makes this more like a pre-sales campaign than a fundraiser. Any money raised above and beyond my goal will go towards additional merchandise like stickers to be added to your perks should we get there.
Music has always been a big part of my life and it would mean the world to me to have a physical copy of my life's work to share with you all as I embark on this new journey as a solo artist. Local solo shows including an album release with ensuing mini tours are in the plans for 2020 and having merchandise makes a huge difference for artists. I am aiming to have an album release concert mid to late January and will forever be grateful to those who help make this dream a reality.
Thank you in advance!
Funding Goal: $700 or $450 w/o artwork commission
Steve Marc
Perks
I will write and send you a personalized thank you for your contribution.
I will write and send you a personalized thank you note and digital mp3 download of single "Where'd You Go"
I will send you a personalized thank you note and digital mp3 download of the album.
You will be of the first to receive a physical copy of the album with a personalized thank you note.
You will be of the first to receive a signed copy of the album along with a personalized thank you note.
You will get admittance to the release show nearest you, a copy of the album and thank you note.
You will get admittance to the album release show nearest you, a signed copy of the album + personalized thank you note.
You receive a signed copy of the album, admittance to the release show nearest to you, a personalized thank you note and a song dedicated to you at the show.
I'll do my darndest to arrange a show in your town where you'll receive all of the perks previously mentioned. * Timing of show to align with a coinciding tour.*
Free admittance concert at your house for you and your friends + all the previously mentioned perks. * Timing of show to align with a coinciding tour. *
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I will write and send you a personalized thank you for your contribution.
I will write and send you a personalized thank you note and digital mp3 download of single "Where'd You Go"
I will send you a personalized thank you note and digital mp3 download of the album.
You will be of the first to receive a physical copy of the album with a personalized thank you note.
You will be of the first to receive a signed copy of the album along with a personalized thank you note.
You will get admittance to the release show nearest you, a copy of the album and thank you note.
You will get admittance to the album release show nearest you, a signed copy of the album + personalized thank you note.
You receive a signed copy of the album, admittance to the release show nearest to you, a personalized thank you note and a song dedicated to you at the show.
I'll do my darndest to arrange a show in your town where you'll receive all of the perks previously mentioned. * Timing of show to align with a coinciding tour.*
Free admittance concert at your house for you and your friends + all the previously mentioned perks. * Timing of show to align with a coinciding tour. *
