"The Rags of Absence" / Bill Mallonee & The Big Sky Ramblers
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"The Rags of Absence" is an Americana rock record. \nCD format. Replete w/ classic themes: Love (won & lost), broken-ness & redemption.
Backers: 238
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $12,053 of $7,000
Dates: Jul 22nd -> Aug 31st (40 days)
Project By: Bill Mallonee
Backers: 238
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $12,053 of $7,000
Dates: Jul 22nd -> Aug 31st (40 days)
Project By: Bill Mallonee
$12,053
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 31 @ 15:01 -0400 GMT
172%
of goal
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Latest News
Here's the link that works for the new FREE song, The World's Tip Jar." 
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
My bad! I sent this out yesterday, but had failed to activate the link at the bandcamp site.Here it is, good and useful!: "The World's Tip Jar"There's something like 20 minutes left on this campaign.Thank You, one & all, again for making this... (Read More)
"The World's Tip Jar"
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey. looks like we did it! Dear "Kickstarter Backers,"This is a "lump in the throat" moment for me. I am grateful for your goodwill and kindness... Don't forget to grab that FREE song! (I remixed a new version last night!)"The World's Tip Jar."... (Read More)
2 Haikus
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Sure, I write poems. I write prose, too...But, when I'm "unwinding" haikus help me relax.Here's 2 from this evenings star gazing... ~ Push "Record" Haiku ~There is a small space (uncontrolled) 'tween sound source & mic...S'where God shows... (Read More)
Only 2 days left! Here's a brand New (And FREE!) song for you! Please help me get the word out on this if so inclined! MUCH Thanks, friends!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
New song. Come and get it!"The World's Tip Jar." Only 2 days left on the Kickstarter/pre-order campaign. Hope you'll "sign up." The record is sounding great. Drops in November. Theres about 10 songs (early mixes) up at the bandcamp site, if you'd... (Read More)
Well, Alright!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
~ THE RAGS OF ABSENCE Kickstarter Funding Project ~ We're down to a mere 6 days. What a total whirlwind of activity! I've been super immersed in making the album. Good songs, good tracks. Lots of spirit.... (Read More)
The day's labors: "IF YOU PRAY, YOU'D BETTER CRY, CRY, CRY"
August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's today's "labors." Another new one from "The Rags of Absence." We'd be MUCH obliged if you'd drop in for a listen or two. Sounding pretty fab.Guest vocal harmonies here from singer/songwriter, Muriah Rose. (I was honored to have produced... (Read More)
2 new songs up at Bandcamp site...and a brief back-story on each.
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
The record rolls on! These are significantly different from one another.Here's the back-story...and links. Lyrics at site, as well.(BTW, I think there's 7 or 8 songs at the "Rags of Absence" early mixes site now...Call it a matter of "full... (Read More)
New Video/New Mixes! and....
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You for supporting indie/Americana. There's a new/very short video update on the front page of this project; (I'm not sure what you all see from your "side!) "The Rags of Absence.". ALSO: We've added a new reward, as well! The whole 75 album... (Read More)
Mix 4 of Boom & Bust Towns
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
New mix. Gettin' close...i love this gig.Thanks, folks, for lending love....and an ear...Pre-order this baby, if so inclined... Enjoy, bill http://billmalloneemusic.bandcamp.com/track/boom-bust-town-most-decent-folks-mix-4 (Read More)
New song. "1st pancake mix" of BOOM & BUST TOWN (MOST DECENT FOLKS)
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Brand new song for "The Rags of Absence." I worked on this last couple days...More to do, but REALLY wanted you to hear it. The vibe, the rawness, the feel.. But, just what i love when it all aligns! Lyrics at site linkThanks for believing in this... (Read More)
We JUST placed a Landmark Album in the "Top 50 Alt-Country albums of All-Time!"
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Yep. It's true! Paste Music Magazine, and editor Josh Jackson, just published his list of The "Top 50 alt-Country albums of All-Time."Vigilantes of Love, the band I wrote for and fronted from 1991-2001, recorded an album called Audible Sigh with... (Read More)
New song. Here's the initial, "1st pancake" mix of "CRYIN' ON THE INSIDE."
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Busy day! Good progress! New song. (link below);Laid down a resonator guitar, a baritone twang part and an "angel hair tuning" guitar part. "Filigree" that makes it cool. Bill Mallone & "Sweetheart of the Rodeo," Muriah Rose This is one of the 2... (Read More)
Whoa! 9 days in and....
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
BIG NEWS! Folks: 9 days in and WE MADE IT! I am grateful. Amazed. Reduced. Thank You, one & all! The "minimum budget goal" was reached early this morning on our Kickstarter campaign for the new album, "The Rags of Absence."As far as future... (Read More)
"1st pancake mix" of brand new song, "Nothing Here Was Ever Meant to Last."
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
New "1st pancake mix" of this baby. More to come, but wanted you to hear the works progress. Orchestrating many guitars voices here. (Thanks, Neil); A grand, glorious, restorative weekend to all...The new album is sounding fine...Grace and Joy on the... (Read More)
We are so on the way! Heart~felt Thank You, folks!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Will post a new rough mix soon. Good day of tracking guitar on this one particular song. BigLoudRaucousGuitars. Home in the Sangre de Cristos range of New Mexico There are 4 songs or so up at: www.billmalloneemusic.bandcamp.com under The Rags of... (Read More)
The Rags of Absence/Kickstarter Update #2/Massive "Thank You!"
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Whoa! I gotta say: This is overwhelming! A great out-pouring of goodwill! Thank You, VERY much ladies & gentlemen. 3 days in and we're half-way there on the new project, "The Rags of Absence!" Good records start with good songs. (Peter Buck,... (Read More)
BIG FIRST DAY at Kickstarter on funding for "The Rags of Absence."
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
A "Big First Day" on my new album project, "The Rags of Absence."Your good will, prayers and efforts are Humbly & Greatly appreciated, friends!The new Cd (12-14 songs w/ some great art work) drops this Fall)It's all dependent achieving our humble... (Read More)
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