The Blues Society: A Documentary Film

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Augusta Palmer
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A movie about a collective of artists and musicians in Memphis who loved Blues music enough to change the way we think about it.
Backers: 100
Average Pledge Per Backer: $147

Funded: $14,723 of $35,000
Dates: Apr 29th -> Jun 1st (34 days)
Project By: Augusta Palmer
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Latest News

You've got great taste!!!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Kickstarter backers, Just wanted to let you know that we were named a Crowdfunding Campaign of the Week at NO DEPRESSION: http://nodepression.com/article/crowdfunding-campaigns-week-oh-pep-blues-society-christine-rosander We're in the last... (Read More)

Ladies & gentlemen, Ms. Nancy Jeffries

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Everyone, I've got a special treat for you today! With only 5 days left in our Kickstarter, I've posted a short video of the amazing Nancy Jeffries, founder of the Memphis Country Blues Society, singer in The Insect Trust, and music... (Read More)

Great Press, Great Backers, and Interviews Coming up!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Image of the Levitt Shell by Justin Fox Burks  Hi there, everyone, Our Kickstarter campaign was recently covered by the Memphis Flyer and Brooklyn Based! Read, enjoy, & share: "Shell, Yeah! "Memphis Flyer cover story on the Levitt Shell by... (Read More)

Read the press, spread the word

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Everyone, Thank you so much for your support! I am very excited that news keeps spreading about this campaign! I loved being on the Booze & Blues show on Radio Memphis this Sunday and now beautiful poster art by John McIntire is all... (Read More)

Upcoming interviews & an amazing new advisor comes on board!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Kickstarter Supporters, I'm very excited to announce that Jim Dickinson's son Luther Dickinson and Jim's widow, Mary Lindsay Dickinson, have both agreed to be interviewed this summer for THE BLUES SOCIETY. I can't wait to hear what they... (Read More)

Good News from the Blues Society

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, everyone, Today Kickstarter's staff officially named us a "Project We Love," which is a great honor considering how many Kickstarters there are out there! We love all the support we've been getting from fellow filmmakers like Joe Angio,... (Read More)

Thanks for Backing Us!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Blues Society backers, So glad to have your support on this amazing project! As a result of this Kickstarter, I've heard from many more folks who attended the Memphis Country Blues Festivals, which is very exciting! With your help, I'll be... (Read More)

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