I believe we make the world a better place when we make our own world
a better place. When I found out about Indiegogo, I
realized that I may be able to fund the album that I've been wanting
to do for years I tucked the idea away for later, not really thinking I was going to do anything about it.
I feel my new album is going to be great! I've got a couple
hundred songs to choose from that I've written over several years,
whittled down to about 10, that need proper studio treatment, which
include live drums, studio engineer, etc. And also mastering, etc.
when it's done.
If you can't afford it but refer someone who can, let me know
about your referral and I'll send you a finished copy when it's done!
All the best,
Jeremy Ferrick.
www.indiegogo.com/jeremyferrick

Bashar:

"The momentum of the universe is slightly bending towards the positive, and that is the urge you feel to be in alignment with love"- Bashar

Money grows on pleas: Why crowd funding is a good thing.

It evens the playing field. Not completely, but more so then before. I have been writing and recording songs for a long time. Whenever I record my music, it usually is on my computer, which you can do a great job at. But I want to be able to see what I can do in a live studio- with (most likely) paid professionals. I do have some musicians that can lay down some tracks in exchange for their credit in the liner notes, etc. But to really do a good quality recording, I am going to need more money then I have. My family background is generally blue collared and I've never been one to press my parents for money. The opportunity out there is that there are patrons who can help a struggling young musician.
Most young musicians realize that getting a record deal is not the end all be all that it used to be. The success of bands like Fugazi and Ani Difranco, people who have started their own labels and make a living while staying within integral bounds in terms of having more freedom to design their career has made it more intriguing for more and more free thinking musicians to "do it themselves" then wait around and do it all for you.
But money is still required. My career has suffered through lack of investing in a website and other things. A part of me feels like I should do the research I need to do to make my own website. Another part of me feels like I need to be able to pay someone to do a high quality website. This neurosis around how to best spend my time and money (which has always felt fairly lacking) has slowed down my pace.

I feel my new album is going to be great! I've got a couple hundred songs to choose from that I've written over several years, whittled down to about 10, that need proper studio treatment, which include live drums, studio engineer, etc. And also mastering, etc. when it's done. My goal through the Indiegogo campaign is to raise $2500. I tried to come up with an amount that wasn't too overwhelming since this is my first time raising money, but that would be enough to make a difference.
If you can't afford it but refer someone who can, let me know about your referral and I'll send you a finished copy when it's done!
All the best,
Jeremy Ferrick.

My indiegogo campaign.

I believe we make the world a better place when we make our own world a better place. When we are happy, smiling, and attending to the path that is part of our mission, we give others permission to tread their own paths as well. When I found out about Kickstarter and Indiegogo, I realized that I may be able to fund the album that I've been wanting to do for years. Or I could just do what I've been doing, writing the songs and recording them myself, mainly on computer, once in a while recording with someone else. I tucked the idea away for later, and when it was recommended to me via my cousin, I felt like it was the extra push I needed. Often times I get hit up for things that I can't afford to contribute to and it makes me feel bad that I don't have more to give. That's why the requests I'm going after are more towards, donate if you feel you have the means. Or if you know someone else who does, let them know. The best surprises often come when we're not expecting them.
http://www.indiegogo.com/jeremyferrick

shotgun jane

shotgun jane
is a bartender
named after a song
she said write another one about me

Belated note to the Washington Times in regards to the 10/20/11 review of the movie "Pearljam 20"

Dear Washington Post,
I am writing you about Noah Berlatsky's review of the Pearljam Documentary "20." My question is, why would you have somebody cover this film who is clearly not even a little bit interested in this band? Somebody like me, on the other side of the coin, being a huge fan, and singer songwriter greatly influenced by this band, may not be an appropriate choice either, because of my bias. Do you send Henry Rollins out to cover a U2 concert? Did he go in expecting to like it? Or not? I can bet you he went into that movie looking for any tidbit of foible that would annoy him he could find. Well, that's fine. You may not like Pearljam's music. That's your opinion. Well, in my opinion, your article was petty and short sighted.
Your critique of Eddie Vedder's quote "emotions are like a 2 sided coin" is lame. He was speaking about how things aren't always as they seem, all that glitters isn't always gold, etc. It wasn't a complaint, but a speculation on his view of success, etc. Next time you send out somebody to review a rockumentary, it would be more effective to use somebody's work who is neutral in terms of his opinion towards the band's music. My friend I went with is not a big fan of Pearljam, but grew to appreciate my viewpoint more about their music, etc. after seeing the movie.
regards,
REDUB