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help us raise money to record, produce, distribute and promote our second album!

this is independent, fan-powered music with no labels, no corporations, and no rules.

We are heading into the studio to make the follow-up to our debut album, Whiskey Angel - and we can't do it without your help!

We're committed to doing this independently - free of any demands from record labels or corporate entities. Traditionally, a record label will front the money for a band to record and distribute their album, as well as the funds needed to tour in support of that album. However, labels also exercise a lot of control over the process - and in many cases, the product suffers as a result. Additionally, the majority of money made from an album goes back to the label and a number of people that they hired to assist in the production and promotion of it . . . and very little actually goes to the artists who created it.

The traditional model doesn't benefit musicians, and frankly, it doesn't benefit fans either. If music isn't "commercial" enough, it doesn't get support from record labels - meaning that it is less likely to make it to radio stations and your local record store. Not only that - the "old way" isn't even all that effective anymore. The internet has changed everything, and has given musicians an opportunity to reach fans directly. With this being the case, a number of artists have decided to create a new model - powered by their fans instead of the music industry. This is where you come in. We need to raise enough money to record, produce, distribute and promote our second album.

There are three ways that you can help:

Pre-Order the album. There are options for either a digital download or a physical CD.

Sponsor the album. There are a number of packages available to fit all budgets. Please see below for more details.

Help spread the word! Tell your friends, family and fellow fans about this project, and ask them to help us by making a donation!

 

Here are the packages:

 

$20 - Digital Pre-Order

Digital download of the album before it is released to the general public.


$50 - Autographed Advance Purchase

- One pre-release MP3 emailed to you as soon as it is available.
- Autographed advance copy of the CD before it is released to the general public.


$100 Sponsorship
- One pre-release MP3 emailed to you as soon as it is available.
- Personalized autographed advance copy of the CD before it is released to the general public.
- Digital download of the full album.
- Personally thanked in album liner notes.
- "Mix tape" compilation CD or digital download of songs personally selected by the band - their influences and favorite songs.




$250 Sponsorship
- One pre-release MP3 emailed to you as soon as it is available.
- Three personalized autographed advance copy of the CD before it is released to the general public.(Extras for your friends!)
- Digital download of the full album.
- Personally thanked in album liner notes.
- "Mix tape" compilation CD or digital download of songs personally selected by the band - their influences and favorite songs.
- Limited edition bonus CD featuring tracks from artists featured on the album.
- VIP passes and seating at the official CD Release Party/Show.




$500 Sponsorship
- One pre-release MP3 emailed to you as soon as it is available.
- Five personalized autographed advance copy of the CD before it is released to the general public.(Extras for your friends!)
- Digital download of the full album.
- Personally thanked in album liner notes.
- "Mix tape" compilation CD or digital download of songs personally selected by the band - their influences and favorite songs.
- Limited edition bonus CD featuring tracks from artists featured on the album.
- VIP passes and seating at the official CD Release Party/Show.
- Free admission to The Black Lillies' shows throughout 2010. (Festivals do not apply as we don't control ticketing.)




$1000 Sponsorship + Be On the Album
- One pre-release MP3 emailed to you as soon as it is available.
- Five personalized autographed advance copy of the CD before it is released to the general public.(Extras for your friends!)
- Digital download of the full album.
- Personally thanked in album liner notes.
- "Mix tape" compilation CD or digital download of songs personally selected by the band - their influences and favorite songs.
- Limited edition bonus CD featuring tracks from artists featured on the album.
- VIP passes and seating at the official CD Release Party/Show.
- Free admission to The Black Lillies' shows throughout 2010. (Festivals do not apply as we don't control ticketing.)
- Be on the album (play an instrument or sing back up) or participate in a production session. You will receive credit in the liner notes as either a guest musician or assistant producer.




$2500 Sponsorship + House Concert
- One pre-release MP3 emailed to you as soon as it is available.
- Five personalized autographed advance copy of the CD before it is released to the general public.(Extras for your friends!)
- Digital download of the full album.
- Personally thanked in album liner notes.
- "Mix tape" compilation CD or digital download of songs personally selected by the band - their influences and favorite songs.
- Limited edition bonus CD featuring tracks from artists featured on the album.
- VIP passes and seating at the official CD Release Party/Show.
- Free admission to The Black Lillies' shows throughout 2010. (Festivals do not apply as we don't control ticketing.)
- Be on the album (play an instrument or sing back up) or participate in a production session. You will receive credit in the liner notes as either a guest musician or assistant producer.
- Private house concert for you and up to 100 friends. Each attendee will receive a CD! This is actually a great deal, as you could charge admission for the show and make your money back. (Concert must be within a 250 mile radius of Knoxville, TN. If someone from outside of a 250 mile radius purchases this package, additional travel costs will apply.)




$5000 Executive Producer & Personalized Song Package
- One pre-release MP3 emailed to you as soon as it is available.
- Five personalized autographed advance copy of the CD before it is released to the general public.(Extras for your friends!)
- Digital download of the full album.
- Personally thanked in album liner notes.
- "Mix tape" compilation CD or digital download of songs personally selected by the band - their influences and favorite songs.
- Limited edition bonus CD featuring tracks from artists featured on the album.
- VIP passes and seating at the official CD Release Party/Show.
- Free admission to The Black Lillies' shows throughout 2010. (Festivals do not apply as we don't control ticketing.)
- Be on the album (play an instrument or sing back up) or participate in a production session. You will receive credit in the liner notes as either a guest musician or assistant producer.
- Private house concert for you and up to 100 friends. Each attendee will receive a CD! This is actually a great deal, as you could charge admission for the show and make your money back. (Concert must be within a 250 mile radius of Knoxville, TN. If someone from outside of a 250 mile radius purchases this package, additional travel costs will apply.)
- Song written about you or the person/animal/subject of your choice. It will be performed at your house concert and recorded for you so that you'll have it forever!
- Executive Producer credit on album and anywhere the album is publicized.




Or, make a donation in the amount of your choice!

 


We really can't do this without you. Please participate however you can and help us create independent, fan-powered music with no labels, no corporations and no rules. Thank you for all that you are doing to help us make this album!