The world needs happy music!

A project in New York, NY by Gemma Sherry
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Help produce an album of my favorite upbeat cheeky jazz songs!
Backers: 90
Average Pledge Per Backer: $167

Funded: $15,037 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 7th -> Aug 12th (37 days)
Project By: Gemma Sherry
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I'm nothing special..

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Old Friends, new friends, family and backers Before I go to sleep just a few thoughts... I myself am not special. No more special than you, or anyone else.  But, I do want to create special things  like this next album. Something that will be... (Read More)

9 hrs to go!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!  We are getting more contributors but we still have to keep pushing forward to make our goal.  I want to celebrate with you all in 9 hrs to say,  "We did it! We worked together to make this amazing project come to life!" I'm putting an... (Read More)

12 hrs to go! Are YOU capable?

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
 Are you capable of making dreams come true of pushing beyond what other people consider 'enough' or 'necessary'?  We are soo close to reaching our goal! We are almost at 12k with 12hrs to go!!!  I've had people say to me,  "This is the wrong... (Read More)

Close to the finish line!

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe it! We are almost at the end of this kickstarter. Because of YOU, we are sooooo close to reaching our goal!  When I first decided to do this kickstarter, it was because I was overwhelmed by all the sadness and heaviness in the world... (Read More)

We are two thirds funded!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Wonderful people! I am so grateful for ALL of your contributions up to this point. We are over the 10k mark!!! All we need is either: 1 person to give $5000 5 people to give $1000 10 of you to give $500. Or ALL of you to increase your pledge by... (Read More)

T-SHIRTS!!!!

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are at the last 58hrs of the campaign and time is of the essence.  If you're considering increasing your pledge or someone you know is thinking of contributing NOW is the time to do it.   We need some serious contributions to bring us to the... (Read More)

Making dreams come true...

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Nothing is achieved alone.  I am so grateful for all your contributions. We are 53% funded which is INCREDIBLE!  For those of you that are experiencing kickstarter for the first time, unless the project is fully funded, then none of the money is... (Read More)

The moment I knew I wanted to be a musician....

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

GOOD NEWS!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I come with good news!  Firstly, Kickstarter has given this campaign a 7 day extension due to the recent developments in certain countries. That means we still have time to reach our goal!  Secondly, we are almost 50% funded!  I used to have a... (Read More)

The importance of quality

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
With the flood of bad quality music out there there is something to be said for a proper recording. The kind of recording that when you listen to it on big speakers it’s crystal clear. You can hear every tone. To do a proper recording of that kind... (Read More)

One day left!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers!!! This is the FINAL day and as a group we can give this one last push to get to our goal. Copy the link/s below to my livestream performance and share via email to your friends or on your social media. Tell them check out this singer who... (Read More)

Watch me live!

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
There is nothing better than hearing a performer sing live. The energy The intimacy I’ve just posted my livestream concert on YouTube and my Facebook music page. Watch here: https://youtu.be/eZxJg6gdUpg www.facebook.com/gemmasherrymusic Imagine... (Read More)

2 days to go!!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! What a night! Singing for you all was an absolute joy! For those of you that didn’t tune in, I’ll be posting a full version of the livestream shortly so you won’t miss out. After doing the concert last night I feel even more excited about... (Read More)

Livestream concert in 5hrs!!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
It’s almost time!! Really hope you can make it to watch the concert. I’ll do my best to email you the link beforehand but it will definitely be posted on my Facebook music page www.facebook.com/gemmasherrymusic Hope to see you there! 😊😊 8pm... (Read More)

Livestream concert tomorrow!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Watch me sing for you LIVE TOMORROW Saturday 8pm EST (america) Sunday 10am (Australia)  (Read More)

Bonus offer for only you!!!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

I sing because...

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I sing because when I don't my heart aches and when I do it sings I sing because they told me I have a gift and I need to share it with everyone I sing because it brings me joy the moment I open my mouth and the music comes out I feel like my pure... (Read More)

What's the point.....

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

I was watching tv....

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I was watching the tv series on Hulu called   'Alone'.  Please don't judge me.  It's a survival show where they drop people alone in the Alaskan wilderness and they are forced to survive as long as they can.   Not sure what drew me to watching... (Read More)

Exciting news!

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This Saturday evening at 8pm EST (thats 10am Sunday in 🇦🇺) I will be doing a livestream concert with my band!!! I am so excited!!! I’ll be posting links and more details soon but I wanted to you all to know first!! If you think you will be... (Read More)

Inside the recording studio...

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
🎤 A lot of thinking happens before you do a recording. How will I sing this song? Who am I singing to? How do I want the audience to feel when they listen? However as most artists will know, the moment you begin a 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭... (Read More)

What makes you happy?

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Life may be a bit '𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥' at the moment but ⁣it's important to take time for what makes you happy. ⁣ ⁣ Being in quarantine/lockdown for the past 4mths forces you to⁣ really stop and ask yourself, ⁣ ⁣ "What... (Read More)

The journey is never as we expect or plan...

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I remember driving to my day job early one morning in Australia.... For months I'd had this feeling like I wasn't where I was meant to be.  This day it was particularly intense.  My unfulfilled childhood dreams played over and over in my mind as a... (Read More)

Why does the world need happy music?

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We've all been there.  Sitting at home on our couch, listening to some sad love song...embracing the drama of whatever has happened to you by wallowing even more. Letting the music cover you like a sad wet blanket.  Yuck!  We don't want that. ... (Read More)

Funniest gig ever...

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I did my fair share of ‘free’ gigs when I was a teenager. I guess people figured they could get away with not paying you when you’re young. One of my first ever paid gigs was also one of the funniest EVER! (And keep in mind I’ve done a lot of... (Read More)

Why it takes a village...

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I never fully understood the saying ‘it takes a village’. Living in NYC is survival of the fittest and if you’ve lived there before you know it seems like the only person you can depend on is yourself because that is the reality. Everyone in... (Read More)

It just doesn't look like the real thing...

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
"It just doesn’t look like the real thing…” There are countless films, photo shoots and people out there that try to recreate some of the earlier era styles but they fall short.  This is something I never wanted to do. I have such an immense... (Read More)

Unfortunately, your tone lacks any maturity....

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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Music is powerful

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You’re in the grocery store walking the aisles and then suddenly you hear a song… You’re instantly transported back to a specific time and place. Music has power. The power to take you back in time. Where you can feel like you’re right back... (Read More)

Strangest Gig Ever

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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Overnight success? They don’t exist..

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Artists don’t wake up amazing, they BECOME amazing. How? Decades of practicing EVERY day. Hundreds of hours listening to records for inspiration. Thousands of dollars in music lessons. Countless times being rejected. Numerous gigs to empty venues... (Read More)

Imagining the audience naked never works.

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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We are almost at $1000!!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU for choosing to part of this campaign. 🙏 “The world needs happy music!!!!!!” We are currently at $798. Can help get us to the first goal of $1000?? Do you have a friend or family member that loves live music? Do you have a lot of... (Read More)

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