Debut "On Big Shoulders" album celebrates Chicago's music

A project in Chicago, IL by Matt Brown
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"On Big Shoulders" is an Americana album featuring 12 of Chicago's best musicians collaborating on 10 songs linked to The Windy City.
Backers: 233
Average Pledge Per Backer: $112

Funded: $26,092 of $21,000
Dates: Feb 16th -> Apr 1st (44 days)
Project By: Matt Brown
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Latest News

Second & Final Stretch Goal!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
photo by Tim Brown We did it! With your generous help, we just reached and surpassed the first of our two stretch goals! Now I'll be able to hire a wonderful publicist to work the album for three months, giving it a nice dose of attention in the... (Read More)

Our stretch goal is now lower!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, I have some exciting news regarding On Big Shoulders! With the quotes from my new bespoke broker (A to Z Media) for the CDs & vinyl plus more details from the publicist I'd like to work with, I can now announce that our stretch goal is... (Read More)

200 backers! So a new track preview

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it to 200 backers! In celebration, here is track #8 from On Big Shoulders. This song, "Only You," was composed by Big Sadie's Collin Moore. It features the stellar vocals of Steve Dawson as well as Brian Wilkie shredding on Telecaster &... (Read More)

We made it!!! So....a stretch goal

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, we made it!!! With 28 days to spare, 154 backers pledged over $21,000 to make On Big Shoulders a reality. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!  Given how quickly we reached and then surpassed the initial goal, I am going to introduce the 1st... (Read More)

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February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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71% & a radio appearance!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, One week in and we are already at 71%!!! Thank you all so, so much for your incredible generosity. I've already started scheming about my stretch goal, but first I need to get to 100%. So I continue to spread the word in person, via email, and... (Read More)

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