DEBUT EP by Ree Backus
A project in Colorado Springs, CO by Clarice Backus000days
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I'm ready to make a record! Won't you come along?
Backers: 128
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69
Funded: $8,879 of $8,600
Dates: Feb 1st -> Mar 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Clarice Backus
Backers: 128
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69
Funded: $8,879 of $8,600
Dates: Feb 1st -> Mar 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Clarice Backus
$8,879
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 3 @ 08:02 -0500 GMT
103%
of goal
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Latest News
101% THANK YOU 
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dearest Friends, THANK YOU!! You did it! We're 101% backed with a few hours to go! I've said it a hundred times but it's from my heart every time...It means so much to have your support, your encouragements, your pledges. I know what it means to... (Read More)
Final hours are OVERNIGHT!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Friends! The final hours of this Kickstarter will be very late night/early morning. It officially ends at 5:38AM MST Sunday. Please keep sharing, and do remind folks that if they wait till the very final hours, they will likely be asleep and... (Read More)
*REWARD UPDATE*
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Friends! The $35 MINI-ART LOVER tier can't be updated at this point because folks have pledged it! THANK YOU! I wanted to let you know that MINI ART LOVER pledgers will receive a hard copy of the album. It currently says "digital copy" but... (Read More)
FINAL COUNTDOWN- 22 Hours!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends! Here's a quick rundown of things to know as we finish up this campaign: ALL-OR-NOTHING : Kickstarter won't charge any backer unless $8600 is pledged by the deadline. We're at 53% with 22 hours to go! You can easily increase your... (Read More)
50% - Keep Sharing!
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, we’ve crossed the halfway point and it’s only up from here!! 36 hours to go! If each of you asks just 2 friends to pledge $25, we’ll be 100% funded!! Thank you!!! More updates to come.... Ree (Read More)
Support the Beginnings of Something Bigger
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, The beautiful thing about Kickstarter is how a supportive community jettisons a creator into a long term vision for making art and sharing it. That's how I think about Kickstarter pledges - I'm supporting someone's long term dream, not... (Read More)
Pledges vs. Donations
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, I meant to share this earlier in the week - some rambling thoughts on what I believe are some differences between Kickstarter pledges and charitable donations. Both are good, but I believe they are different actions with different... (Read More)
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN - 2
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Thanks for being here with me at this point in the campaign. We're coming up on 39% funded with 60 hours to go. Do you have 2-3 friends who LOVE music & art, go to concerts, visit art museums, and look for unique art for their... (Read More)
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN - 3
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, Just THREE DAYS remain in this all-or-nothing effort. Thank you for your support. I've sent the emails, I've flooded social media. THANK YOU for being here with me at this point on the mountain climb. I'm so glad to have your company. ... (Read More)
33% and 4 days!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, Just FOUR days remaining in our all-or-nothing effort! We're at 33%. Do you have five friends who you think would be interested in pledging? Even $5 makes a difference!! Consider sending them the link in an email or text message, or... (Read More)
See Your Name in the Liner Notes!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Just six days remain in this all-or-nothing Kickstarter! THANK YOU for your support. I cherish your pledges, your shares, your encouragements! CURRENT BACKERS who bump their pledge to the next reward tier will see their name in the... (Read More)
SEVEN DAYS!
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Just seven days left in this all-or-nothing effort! Your support is dear to me. THANK YOU - for pledging, sharing, and for your words of encouragement and love. Thank you for continuing to share this Kickstarter with your friends... (Read More)
Music & Art: But To Love & Breaking Free
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, This painting by Tara Faul is called "Breaking Free." It corresponds to a song I wrote called "Momma Taught Me Nothing, But To Love." It's available as a high quality print reward in my Kickstarter. This is one of the first songs... (Read More)
That's Where You'll Find Me (a ukulele song)
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, My husband gifted me with this ukulele about three years ago. This is the first song I wrote with it! Enjoy. And if you're an introvert like me - I wrote this for you. THANK YOU for your support, shares, encouraging words and... (Read More)
14 Days Remain!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU! Friends, this has been an encouraging first half to my Kickstarter campaign. I can't thank you enough for your support. We've been hanging around 21% for several days and I'd love to see that progress line bolt! We've got 14 days to go... (Read More)
Music & Art: The Light Between US
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, This painting by Tara Faul is called The Light Between Us. It corresponds to a song I wrote called The Light Between Us that will be on my debut album. A high quality print is available as a pledge reward in my Kickstarter. (keep... (Read More)
How I Met Andy Zipf
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, Andy Zipf's name had come up in conversations I had with local church music leaders in the Northern Virginia area back in 2016. Through one of those mutual musician friends, I learned that he had recently produced a couple of albums and... (Read More)
Music & Art: What Is Alive + Plume
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, Plume This beautiful drawing by Tara Faul is called Plume. It’s available in my Kickstarter, and it corresponds to a song on my album called What Is Alive. I wanted to write a song about my experience with bad religion, but I wanted... (Read More)
Week One
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, Thanks for making this first week of Kickstarting so encouraging! I wanted to let you know I added a new pledge tier today called Mini-Art Lover. It’s a $35 pledge for a digital download of my album plus either one archival quality 4x6... (Read More)
Fair Weather Friend on YouTube
February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, I wanted to share a song with you today that will not be on the album but is very meaningful to me. Fair Weather Friend is about longing for friendships that stick around during the good times. That may sound ironic, and that's the... (Read More)
Special Announcement!
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
15% - Thank You!
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, I woke this morning on Day 6 to 15% of $8600 PLEDGED! Thank you so much for your generous support - thank you for believing in me and the power of art. I’d love to reach 25% by the end of this first week - keep spreading the word!... (Read More)
Kickstarter Rewards: Why Art?
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, THANK YOU for your generous pledges in support of my debut album! We are 6% funded on day four. Would you consider sharing the link with your friends on social media, asking them to consider pledging to support original art? THANK YOU!... (Read More)
Where Can You Hear My Music? Instagram!
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, One FAQ has been "Where can I hear your music?" Great question! You can find bits of what I'm working on for this album on Instagram, right HERE. Just click on the Highlights Reel entitled "MUSIC." You'll also find a live video I... (Read More)
Day One! Thank You!!
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Friends, A huge THANK YOU to each one of you who made my Launch Day so encouraging! I cherish each pledge and each expression of support. It means the world that you believe in me and the music I have to share. Things to look forward to in the... (Read More)
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