Songwriter Courtney Yasmineh eighth album recording project
A project in Minneapolis, MN by Courtney Yasmineh000days
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Courtney is making an eighth album of eleven brand new original songs in the Folk Rock genre, in celebration of her sixtieth birthday.
Backers: 78
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67
Funded: $5,194 of $5,000
Dates: Feb 7th -> Feb 18th (12 days)
Project By: Courtney Yasmineh
Backers: 78
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67
Funded: $5,194 of $5,000
Dates: Feb 7th -> Feb 18th (12 days)
Project By: Courtney Yasmineh
$5,194
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 18 @ 21:04 -0500 GMT
103%
of goal
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stretch goal 
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm going to go for it with these last few hours friends. A stretch goal would be another thousand or two to cover music video production, printing costs I didn't account for, promotional efforts, etc. Would anyone like to push this a bit further... (Read More)
thank you show on Facebook Live tonight 7-8pm
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
https://fb.me/e/18Yr5WExa This is the Facebook Live link for the thank you show this evening. I'll play a few songs from home for you and we can revel in the glory of an effort well done! See you tonight! You don't have to have a Facebook account to... (Read More)
a thank you performance!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Live on Facebook from my home, tomorrow the 18th of February, 7pm Central Standard Time We'll keep the fundraiser open until 8pm which is our original deadline. I'll make a link on Facebook and share it here! (Read More)
stretch goals
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, for those who are asking, I get to keep any amount that goes over our initial goal. Thank you so much for your support and concern. Should I do the live stream show midday tomorrow anyway? Thoughts? (Read More)
wow, thank you all!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! π₯³ Thank you!π Incredible effort!π₯° Kickstarter says if there's still time on the clock you can set "stretch goals". My original budget for the album included another $2000 for promotional stuff like music videosπ₯°π. If... (Read More)
getting closeπ
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! What a difference a day makes! Love and gratitude to you all. I think we're gonna make it! I'm so glad I have the songs all written and demo-ed up! I'm ready to go into the studio with the great Rob Genadek and make my best album yet! Thank you... (Read More)
to those who have increased their pledgesβ€οΈ
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for the extra faith and generosity of those who have increased their pledges with no prompting, just out of the kindness of their hearts! (Read More)
one of you just doubled your pledge
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
An heroic soul just doubled their pledge here. (Read More)
we hit $3000
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thirty-four hours to go. Two thirds funded. Kickstarter says that campaigns that get this close usually succeed. I hope they're right about us! Text a friend and beseech them to help out an independent artist today! Thank you for your faith,... (Read More)
call a friend
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Can you think of one friend you could call and convince to pledge $20 to support an independent artist? You can tell them they'll be able to say they helped out before I hit the big time! Yesterday I got invited to sing "I Shall Be Released" on the... (Read More)
well.......ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Today is the first twelve hour period where we haven't received any new pledges.π³I really don't know why. I've been writing notes and texts and emails all day to new fans who might be able to pitch in. Let's hope that Wednesday is good and... (Read More)
Sixty percent funded, sixty hours to go, sixty-three backers
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Sixty hours to go. It's a nail biter at this point. Get out the worry beads. Light candles, say prayers. Call somebody and suggest they make a $20 pledge. I'm going to start my playing live on the internet vigil on Thursday at 8a.m. Any other ideas?... (Read More)
getting closerππ»
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting closer. Sixty-two generous kind souls have backed this independent artist in her pursuit of an eighth original album. We're nearly sixty percent funded. This campaign is all or nothing by 8pm on February 18th. Praying. On Thursday I'm... (Read More)
three days
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, fifty-eight kind and generous souls have pledged, and we're over the halfway funded mark. Thank you! Thank you so much! This campaign is all or nothing. I have three days to find another 100 backers to pledge at least $20 and buy themselves the... (Read More)
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it to 50% funded by my birthday which was a major goal for this campaign. Thank you so much! Amazing! To see you be generous in a deeply uncertain time, and to see your leap of faith here, is inspiring and brings hope to more than just me.... (Read More)
great!
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We have fifty-one backers, fifty percent funding, five days to go. The Kickstarter people sent me an email saying that the majority of campaigns that are doing this well at this point succeed in the end. Well, let's pray they're right! Thank you for... (Read More)
Today's My Birthday
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's my sixtieth birthday and I have a lot to be grateful for. Somehow I've wrestled this life of mine into finally being exactly what I always wanted it to be. I wish for world peace, world harmony, the end of all hunger and suffering, and the... (Read More)
Valentine's Day Show Tomorrow
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
https://fb.me/e/1WdEb876e You can come see me at The Dubliner in St. Paul, MN tomorrow from 5-7pm and blow kisses to me while I play my songs behind the new plexiglass shield around the stage. Or you can stay warm and tune in from home. High... (Read More)
today I added the small handwritten books as rewards!
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The small handwritten books are back as a reward at the $150 pledge level. This time, each book will include the lyrics to one of the new songs plus a little backstory about how the song got written or what it's deeper meaning is, or some other... (Read More)
30% πππ»
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay! This is going great! Thirty percent at this juncture is a great benchmark for success according to Kickstarter experts. Now if we can focus on 50% by my birthday, we'll really be making a dent in this thing! My birthday is Saturday February... (Read More)
thank you so much
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Twenty-seven backers and nearing the magic 30% funding goal hopefully reached by tomorrow. Thirty percent early on supposedly means you'll make it all the way. Share the link with someone. Pray. Thank you. (Read More)
nineteen backers
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thirty percent funded is the first big milestone, and we're going to get there by the end of todayππ»β€οΈ. Share this link with lovers of independent artists, folk rock country music, older women making their own dreams come true, house... (Read More)
share this link with someone
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Eighteen backers! Nearly fifteen percent funded! The deadline is Feb. 18 for all or nothing completion. Is there anyone you know who might love to discover a new artist's music? Is there anyone you know who loves to support the arts? If you can,... (Read More)
fifteen backers!
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your brave gestures of support to an independent artist during these trying times! Kickstarter tells me that I have a better chance of succeeding if I can secure 30% funding in these initial hours. This is an all or nothing proposition... (Read More)
off to a great start
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I appreciate the five brave pioneers of generosity and love! Thank you! (Read More)
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