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Hey, as you know, being an independent musician and performing act is especially hard in this day and age. I have been performing in bands since I was a teenager and if I was doing it for the money, I would have quit a long time ago. I have spent a good portion of my life trying to create art & music that says something and brings a message to those who sometimes need it. I wont go into the obvious stories of how music has helped a lot of people, but we all know how it can affect people. For as long as I can remember, that is what I have always wanted to do. Anyone that knows me knows I am not one to ask for a handout. I do my best to try and fund whatever projects I have and usually shortchange myself by either offering the results for cheap or free. I am always giving away CDs, download cards, etc and rarely do we make much money from our shows. I also personally do my best to help other bands and artists whenever I can by offering advice, referrals, media coverage and even appearing on several local radio and internet shows to help promote not only what I am doing but others as well. I do not get paid for these appearances. I do them to try and help everyone in our close circle of musicians and artists that work independently. I have shaped my life around trying to do this and even gone as far as turning down jobs and selling off personal items of my own in order to give myself the availability to continue to do these projects. I am at a point in life where I feel that we are poised to make a difference now. Technology allows us to be able to do things that were not even thought possible when I first started in all this. So now, here is where you come in. As a band, my band, Coilback, is in the works to create a new album, new live show and other things to be able to bring new music out. Personally, I am trying to find a way to make it possible so that I can further showing up at appearances and shows to help cover and promote other bands and artists. Many of you know how I will come to shows, take photos or videos, create live music videos and more, post them and/or give them to the bands for free. I know that money is tight with independent acts and I want to do my best to use my skills I have spent a lifetime learning so that I can help everyone, not just myself. I have spent thousands on equipment, gas, entry fees, etc and countless hours shooting, editing and more, in order to do this all. Instead of wanting to charge, I am hoping that maybe, given the opportunity, that people who want to see this all continue and support what I am doing, will be willing to donate to this. This money will be going towards equipment, software, etc in order for me to keep doing this and try to grow what I am doing even more. You dont have to be in a band or know me personally in order to donate. If you want to help me continue what I am doing, or believe in what I am trying to accomplish, then that is just as valid of a reason. Ultimately, I am going to keep trying to do what I do, but the less I have to worry about putting all my funds into it (with very little return on investment if any), the more I can focus on the task at hand. If you feel it's a worthy cause, any help is appreciated. If you just want to throw some support my way because of personal reasons, that is ok, too. I will keep doing what I do because it is who I am, but whatever help people are willing to contribute will help me make it possible, make it much easier and give me the ability to make it bigger and better. Thanks for taking the time to read this and possibly donate. - Lew Morris
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