Mamma Coal-Reimagining Willie Nelson's Outlaw Concept Album
A project in Portland, OR by Carra Stasney000days
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This bold country concept album re-imagines Willie Nelson's classic Red Headed Stranger, through the eyes of the Raven Haired Vixen.
Backers: 298
Average Pledge Per Backer: $31
Funded: $9,147 of $7,500
Dates: Jan 22nd -> Feb 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Carra Stasney
Backers: 298
Average Pledge Per Backer: $31
Funded: $9,147 of $7,500
Dates: Jan 22nd -> Feb 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Carra Stasney
$9,147
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 22 @ 01:01 -0500 GMT
121%
of goal
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Latest News
First rehearsal for the album was tonight! 
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight I met with producer Adam Selzer, and the core musicians for a fun and very productive first rehearsal! We nailed down rhythm section parts and arrangements for four of the songs on the album. It was a lot of fun and right away I felt really... (Read More)
Mamma Coal sings with Kermit Ruffins from HBO's Treme!
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Mamma Coal with Kermitt Ruffins I got the chance to sit in with one of New Orleans' treasures last night. Mr. Kermit Ruffins brought me up to sing All of Me with him at Bullet's Sports Bar. It was a blast! A whole group of teachers from my district... (Read More)
STORYBOARD LINER is happening!
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I am delighted to inform you that we have reached the $8500 stretch goal! We will now be able to bring you the CD in a SIX PANEL ECO WALLET with a storyboard liner featuring art from Lee Moyer and Aaron McConnell, and photography from Chad Lanning!... (Read More)
Mamma Coal writes about Raven Haired Vixen for Feminist Wednesday
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I was approached by editor Kylie Kendall to write a piece about this concept album for Feminist Wednesday's newsletter. I'm excited to share it with you today! We are very close to the first stretch goal--allowing us to make a graphic storyboard... (Read More)
Vision Session with Producer Adam Selzer!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week I met with my producer, Adam Selzer, in his mixing room just next door to Type Foundry Recording Studios, and we aligned our visions for the instrumentation and feel of each song on the album. I'm excited to share our ideas with you and... (Read More)
Base Goal Funded! THANK YOU!!!
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
It's time for gratitude! I'm in the middle of a two night show in Seattle and Portland, but I've been pausing to make these videos and share my excitement and appreciation with you. This week is going to be full of exciting updates and hopefully we... (Read More)
The baby-hip-gunslinger-outlaw-mamma STICKER has arrived!
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
High quality vinyl sticker from Crave Dog! And just like that EVERY REWARD THAT REQUIRES SHIPPING will include this badass 3x6 inch sticker! If you are ordering the CD, or just the digital download with photo print, YOU WILL BE RECEIVING THIS... (Read More)
Announcing my graphic artist! And a possible storyboard liner!
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I am thrilled to announce that graphic artist Lee Moyer has signed on to create the CD jacket for Raven Haired Vixen! We worked out a plan last night that allows us to create a beautiful cover, featuring Chad Lanning’s gorgeous photography, and... (Read More)
International Shipping Now Available!
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just updated the project to include shipping to Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Japan. Please contact us if you would like another country added. Thank you! Tak! Dank je! Kiitos! Merci! Danke! Þakka þér... (Read More)
Curious about Willie's Red Headed Stranger?
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Many folks are asking me to tell them more about Willie Nelson's amazing concept album Red Headed Stranger. If you are curious about this piece of music, follow your curiosity, you will be well rewarded. Be sure to turn down the lights, remove any... (Read More)
World Wide Shipping in the Works!
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Kickstarter community, We were not anticipating being featured in Kickstarter's newsletter. What a blessing to this project! We would absolutely love to send the CD and other rewards to more countries than Canada. As soon as we've reached... (Read More)
Kickstarter Launch Party Video
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 I had an amazing time playing SIDE A of the album for a live audience at the Secret Society Ballroom here in Portland, OR. In just 3 days we... (Read More)
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