Hey y'all! How has your May been going? Hope you have been able to enjoy some spring weather because summer may be upon us before we know it. I've got lots of exciting news to share with you today!
Three upcoming shows that I would like to tell you about & love to see you at:
Saturday, May 26 *solo show* at the Erie Farmer's Market from 10AM-12:30PM
http://www.eriefarmersmarket.com/eriemarket.html
Thursday, May 31 *solo show* at Smokin' Dave's BBQ & Taphouse
5:30PM-8:30PM
228 Main Street, Lyons, 80540
303-823-7427
I've been performing regularly at Dave's since last September but it may not be going on for much longer so if you love BBQ & music then please come check this out before it's just a memory!
Friday, June 15 *BAND show!* at the historic and beloved Pioneer Inn,
Featuring drums, violin & maybe even electric guitar!
15 E. 1st street, Nederland
303-258-7733
http://www.pioneerinnnederland.net/
We are hard at work mixing the songs we recorded in New Orleans last year. This is a very different album than any we have ever made in the past. Over the next few years, three different versions will be released. The first is titled "Partially Domesticated Amazon:Exposed" and features the live trio recordings with Jesse-piano & vocals, Andrew Wolf-bass & Johnny Vidacovich-drums. Not exactly a concept album, it is definitely a journey through themes of hope, gratitude, tenacity, love, friendship & overcoming the challenges and obstacles life throws at all of us from time to time.
Now for the audience participation segment, the cd can not be completed without your help. Help! Please? I have started a chip-in for the new cd project and here is the link for that:
http://auralelixir.chipin.com/aural-elixirs-new-cd-partially-domesticated-amazon-exposed
We recorded 15 songs live in New Orleans for two days after Mardi Gras, 2011 and it may have been the best two days I've ever experienced! This cd has all the right elements of jazz, rock, folk and funk. I just know it's gonna groove you baby, then soothe you, then groove you again. You may even find some of your new favorite songs on this one!
We have lots of fun perks for participating! First every donation gets you entered to win a $10, $15 & $20 VISA gift card. And levels of rewards for donations, we have those too!
$1 =1 free Aural Elixir song download of your choice
$5 =5 free Aural Elixir downloads + one bonus track
$10 =10 free AE songs + 2 bonus tracks
$12 = the whole new cd downloaded + all bonus tracks
$15= all of the above + a personal thank you note
$20= cd + bonus tracks + a personal thank you phone call
$25= cd + bonus tracks + a personal thank you (your name) in the cd liner notes
$30 = professionally packaged cd sent to you fresh off the presses plus free access to bonus tracks & thank you of your choice
$35 = CD + bonus track access+ thank you + limited edition poster
$40 = CD + bonus track access + thank you + poster + personalized tote bag
$45 = CD + bonus track access + thank you + poster + personalized tote bag + Aural Elixir t-shirt
$50 = All of the above + an Aural Elixir coffee mug, go cup or water bottle
$75 = All of the above + you are invited to brunch at Jesse's house
$100 = All of the above but instead of brunch, you + 1 are invited to dinner at Jesse's house! :)
Want to donate more but need extra incentives? Email me, tell me your idea of the perfect prize, let's make a deal!
jesselixir@gmail.com
If you would like to chip in via check then please email me for the correct mailing address.
Seriously, we truly appreciate any amount you can donate to help this dream cd become a reality. Thank you for your kind & unwavering support in the past, present and future. We wish you love, light, music & goodness!
Singin' at ya,
Jesse, Aural Elixir
www.auralelixir.com
P.S. Want to help but can't spare a dime? You can still help us by spreading the word to your friends via email, facebook, twitter or even (gasp) real life! Please take a moment to "Like" us on facebook www.facebook.com/auralelixir
or follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/auralelixir. Or, really kick it up a notch, grab a widget from the chip in link above and post on your website, blog or other virtual area. Thank you for being such a wonderful you!