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!