Highlands & Houston
A project in Sugar Land, TX by Michael Hurdle000days
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A truly new thing! Unique fusion EP of American jazz/folk guitar and tradition Scottish fiddle bridging the gap "across the pond".
Backers: 42
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158
Funded: $6,621 of $5,400
Dates: Dec 25th -> Feb 15th (52 days)
Project By: Michael Hurdle
Backers: 42
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158
Funded: $6,621 of $5,400
Dates: Dec 25th -> Feb 15th (52 days)
Project By: Michael Hurdle
$6,621
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 15 @ 14:30 -0500 GMT
122%
of goal
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Latest News
24 hours and WE REACHED 40 BACKERS! 
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Many thanks again. I just posted a brief video update...check it out. We're still open for backers until Noon tomorrow if you know someone who might want to be part of our group. Paul continues recording in Aberdeen this week and we;ll begin some... (Read More)
Progress Report
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Paul was in the studio in Aberdeen on Thursday and recorded his parts on all but one song and added an additional one of his own that I'll add guitars to here. I should have those tomorrow and can't wait to hear! I spoke on a messenger call with Paul... (Read More)
Happy Sunday footba...er, music fans
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Spoke with Paul Emerson, sound engineer at Captain Toms Recording Studio in Aberdeen on Friday about Trsnsferring tracks there. Paul Anderson is there this Thursday/Friday to record his parts. I'm excited to hear what he sends back! Because we... (Read More)
Progress in Scotland / Special Project here!
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hope all are well. Paul has booked studio time in Aberdeen for next week to add his parts to the music. Excited!!! Jean and I attended our first Robert Burns Night and I understand how the tradition has held these long years. Quite an experience... (Read More)
Greetings! Some great Rewards on the table...for now!
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Just posted some vid and pics from Annual Robert Burns Supper last night. Just happened that our backer the fabulous Matt Lemmler was in town playing trio with sax man Sarren Sneed and guitar master Mike Wheeler. Had to stop by and rep my Highland... (Read More)
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January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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Congratulations!
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you we have exceeded our original goal. Please accept our sincere thanks. Our "stretch" goal is 150% of the original goal. IF we hit that, we will add content to the CD giving you more for your money. Also, we will have a drawing and select... (Read More)
You are making it happen...I hope you're proud of yourselves! Lol!
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our backers are all generous, wise, beautiful, talented, precient and generally stellar people who love good music and deserve nothing less than Paul's and my very best. We're bringing it! Now....who is going to put us over the top? (Read More)
Paul Anderson video & Reward Upgrade
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
See the cool new video from Paul in Scotland at the 4500 y/o Tomnavarie stone circle and meet his boys!We are 86% funded but I want to finish at 150% of goal and here's why. First, it would allow us to add material and second, provide some... (Read More)
Jeannie Mo Chridhe (sounds like "mo creed" - Gaelic for "my heart")
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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Shout out to NOLA!
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are delighted to share that Matt Lemmler (www.mattlemmler.com), the great New Orleans pianist, arranger, composer, jazz educator, performer and recording artist is backing our project with you.Always heartening to know that such accomplished music... (Read More)
New backers coming daily...thanks
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Very pleased to welcome South African flutist Wouter Kellerman, 2014 Grammy Winner in World Music and 2015 Nominee in the same category as a backer. We're honored to have your support Wouter...thanks!Hear his incredible and inspiring work... (Read More)
We're rolling now!
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to our newest backers! This is getting good.Since my update a few days ago with a new video, some pictures and more accesible rewards there has been a spike in views of the project. It appears folks are liking the story and want to see it... (Read More)
Progress Report - Executive Producer Reward - Name That Tune
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
In the studio this week adding drums to several tracks - sounds great. Tim Solook has played drums on every recording and/or performance I've done in the last 15 years. A true pro! Drums added to two other pieces next week. I'm excited! We want... (Read More)
Quick Update
January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Rough mixes are done and I've shared the file of songs via Google Drive with Paul in Tarland. His performing, teaching and special events calendar is way more intense than mine so he'll be listening and envisioning fiddle parts for a while yet.... (Read More)
Round two at West Side today
January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
First, big thanks to our early backers. I know more friends and enthusiests will join us. Second, thanks to the 120 people who watched some today! We were live on FB for a time today as sound master Tan Truong and I reviewed each song to try and... (Read More)
Fun has begun!
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Great recording session yesterday with Tan Truong , David Craig, Al White and Tramane Munks at West Side. Streamed live for a bit on FB and had quite an audience for awhile. Musicians are genius so added terrific ideas and i belive the results will... (Read More)
We're on!
December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Please check us out. First studio session on Wednesday, December 28 @ West Side Recording in Sugar Land, Texas. I'll be posting regular updates and pictures.We will be grateful for your support and look forward to bringing you something unique in... (Read More)
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