With so much going on in the world, it is easy to feel one's art is irrelevant. Yet, artists feel the need to create, and express the emotions that dwell within us all. With that being said, we are in the process of creating new music and are in the studio recording now.
Hmmm, last blog entry was in March, "So, what has been happening?", you might ask. For one thing, we now have the incredible addition of Mr. Tim Trammel on drums! The band feels cohesive now and the sound has really come alive. We also had a
kickstarter project begin and end with not being funded. It was disappointing and wonderful all at the same time. First of all,
kickstarter is a fundraiser site to help entrepreneurs fund their ideas; from authors' seeking to publish their own book to inventors with great gadgets, it allows people to donate to projects they deem valid. Contributors are also given "rewards" for their donations. It is a beautiful exchange in this brave, new, independent world. A project has a monetary goal, but if that goal is not met in a certain time period, no money is collected. Our goal was to raise $7,000 to record an EP with an accomplished producer. To have family, friends, and fans support us in such a manner was heart-touching. To not make our goal was heart- breaking...but, wait for it, there was a silver lining in the horizon.
Seeking to always improve, I began taking guitar lessons along with my son at
Yellow Mama Music with Mike Dove. Mike is a virtuoso on guitar and graduate of Atlanta's Musical Institute. He also mentioned in conversation that producing is something he would like to do more of and my ears perked up. I mentioned I was going to do an EP with my band, but our
kickstarter failed. I mentioned that I really envisioned an album concept, but questioned if that was too outdated in an iTunes world. He was all about the vision, was up for the challenge, and finally, it is all coming together.
We began recording in July, and we are taking our time. We were shooting for an early Fall release, but it may take longer. It truly is an amazing experience to watch the songs unravel and develop into something bigger than one could ever imagine. My wish for everyone is that if you feel the desire to create, then do it! Someone might benefit from what you have to offer, and the ride is quite lovely.
Thanks for even coming to read this blog! Thank you for your support!
Love,
Laura
