Hey folks - I’m recording my first 'studio album' in 10 years! I’m excited to work with some of my favorite acoustic musicians, and put brand new music out there. I’m also feeling a little trepidatious about how the music industry has changed over the last decade...
We all know recorded music is essentially free these days. As a result, CD sales and royalties have all but disappeared as a viable source of income for musicians. And, old school record labels who used to front the recording bill are a dying breed.
So who pays for creating and releasing recorded music now? It’s up to artists like me to get creative in raising the money.
Many performing artists we know and love - are living on a shoestring. Taking on the expense of recording an album has become near impossible, especially considering that CD sales are a fraction of what they used to be.
So here I am turning to YOU, the listeners - the folks that want to hear the music. The multitudes of smiling faces to whom I’ve performed countless live shows over the last 4 decades. You are the reason I do this.
I need to raise $24k to cover the costs of recording, mixing, mastering, and to pay a fair wage to musicians, engineers, and co-producers. Anything over my goal will go toward advertising and promoting the work!
I’ve come up with a handful of fun and engaging rewards ranging from - simply pre-purchasing the CD, to joining me in my art studio for a music/art experience, to having me in your home for a private concert!
To peruse the list of rewards or support as a “patron” click the “donate/purchase” link below and that will take you to the “donate/purchase “ page
THANKS! - Tony
Choice of 1 ceramic tile or skull mug plus CD (signed) + digital download
You will get a tiny ceramic house sculpture - approx 6”x6”x6”. Plus signed CD and digital download. Pictures coming soon.
1 hour banjo or slide guitar lesson - online or in person + 2 digital tab books + signed CD/digital download.
Choose any 4 hangable ceramic tiles + signed CD/digital download.
Choices include: Humpback Whale • River Otter • Penguin Duo • Hare • Raven • Tree Frog • Great Horned Owl • Hawksbill Turtle • African Elephant.
MYSTERY BOX
Mystery box of old and new music, merch, promo, & art. Your combo could include past t-shirt, DVDs, cassettes, posters, press photos, small experimental art pieces, old fingerpicks, guitar straps from Tony’s collection. A guaranteed fun mix!
SMALL SCULPTURE
Choice of 1 small sculpture: Laughing Hare, Meerkat, Annabelle the Pig, or African Elephant + signed CD/digital download. Choose a small ceramic sculpture and contact me to me know your preference (tonyfurtado5@gmail.com).
ART STUDIO EXPERIENCE
You and a few friends can join me in my sculpting studio where I’ll teach you to make your own tile or skull mug (using my molds) + I’ll perform a mini-concert & I’ll send you home with signed copies of the new album and a few tiles (made by me).
SMALL WHALE SCULPTURE
Choose a small ceramic whale sculpture from my current batch or you can choose a past design to be custom made, just contact me and let me know your preference (tonyfurtado5@gmail.com). These whales were featured in my “Whale in the Room exhibit and are 28”x15”x12”
LIVE HOUSE CONCERT
Solo acoustic private concert in your home. I’ll come play a solo, acoustic concert (90 minute set of music) at your home or business.
plus travel expenses if more than 100 miles from Portland.
plus extra fee if full sound system is needed
plus expense for other musicians for anything more than a solo concert
LARGE WHALE SCULPTURE
Choose a ceramic whale sculpture from my current batch or you can choose a past design to be custom made, just contact me and let me know your preference (tonyfurtado5@gmail.com). These whales were featured in my “Whale in the Room” exhibit and are 48”x24”x14”. If you are within an hour or so drive from Portland I would be happy to deliver, hang the piece, and play you a couple songs!
Shipping is an extra cost. Contact me for shipping quote. Some of the designs can be tricky if not impossible to ship.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
First of all, thanks you for your incredible generosity!
You’ll be credited in the liner notes of the album as “Executive Producer”
PLUS your choice of one of the following :
WHALE SCULPTURE (large)from my current batch or a custom made commission.
or
MY GUITAR! You get to own my 2005 Gibson J-45 True VIntage Acoustic Guitar. I’m happy to sign it and hand it over for you to start making music with it!
or
LIVE HOUSE CONCERT - Solo acoustic private concert in your home.
CD (signed) + digital download (included in ALL reward levels)