Wednesday, November 16, 2011

david lareau's debut ep: hugs from distant neighbors


I do love a guy with a sense of humor.
David Lareau certainly is that! Even when he is pleading for funds to help turn his recorded album into a finely mixed product - by no less a force than John Kurzweg - he still manages to throw some jokes in there to liven the mood.
Very much appreciated!
Based in Tallahassee, where my dear cousin Penny and her family live, I actually may be able to go hear him & The Copperpots perform live someday. That would be a treat! To be able to visit with family and share some of their local musical talent!
So, how is it that a guy in Florida knows such powerhouses as Kurzweg and Noel Hartough in the music biz?
Let me tell you!
Primarily, they're all musicians who have played club gigs in Tallahassee for years. Tall'ee, as its known, is a rather small town, even though it is the capital of Florida. Don't believe me? Go there when the government is out of session and the Florida Seminoles are gone for summer vacation - definitely a small town.
Also, these three men have all had their bids with the major record labels and found that life unsatisfying. When Lareau was in his late teens, he was signed to a big label, had his flash with them, then was dropped for the "next big thing."
Ouch.
Now, he's older (though not by very much) and wiser (by quite a bit) and back with new music. All he needs is a little money to create the type of album that showcases his voice, his humor, and his ethos.
I may be joining the party late - but I am joining the party.
Maybe I'll even get an autograph when I see the band perform!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

David Lareau
Nov 17, 2011

Faustina,
Wanted to send a personalized thank you for your pledge!!! This album has been a very rewarding yet challenging experience. This kickstarter project has allowed me to finish this project on time and with all the grace it needed. Thanks again !!

Down the road,
-DL

faustina said...

fliss
Nov 21, 2011

Thank YOU! Hopefully, I'll get to hear you and the band LIVE some day. I have a cousin and an aunt living there in Tall'ee, so perhaps one of my visits will coincide with a gig!

Anonymous said...

Update #4
Nov 18, 2011
The rodeo is over!!!

To my kickstarter family, Let me first start off with a huge THANK YOU!!! We made .. No stop wait.. We went OVER our goal of $2,000 and finished just shy of $2,300!!! Your generosity is humbling so thank you!! Now on to the good stuff. When and how do you get your stuff?!?! In the following days you will receive a survey from me regarding T-shirt size, your mailing address, and all the other jazz. Keep in mind that tshirts and artwork are all custom made to order so as soon as they are in I will ship out. I would assume that everyone will start receiving their packages at the first of the year!! The CD download will come before the package!! First I will have a special link just for you. I will post the songs after they come back from the mastering plant. I'm hoping no later than middle of December! From there you will be able to download it before anyone else and share it with the world. If that's what you wish that is!!! I'll keep you posted along the way of the progress so keep your ears to the ground!!
Down the road, -DL

faustina said...

fliss
Nov 22, 2011

Oh, fabulous! I just listened to the two songs on the facebook page - lovin' it! "The Rising" had me hooked from the first few bars.

And, sure, if you want to send me a shirt, I'll wear it! I tend to like them loose, so a 2x would be great...
... not that you have to, of course.
Thanks!