John Batdorf Needs To Write And Record! It’s In His DNA.

A project in Bend, OR by John Batdorf
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Celebrating my 50 years of signing with Atlantic Records as Batdorf and Rodney, I am now recording a new EP of six brand new originals.
Backers: 48
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61

Funded: $2,937 of $1,000
Dates: Dec 30th -> Feb 13th (45 days)
Project By: John Batdorf
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Latest News

23 Hours And Counting

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, it won’t be long now. Less than 23 hours from now my KS camapign will be over and done. I want to thank each and every one of you for supporting my new EP. The new EPs were delivered to my house yesterday and I must say they look and sound... (Read More)

New Family Video

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! 11 more days left before my Kickstarter campaign ends. I spent about 6 hours yesterday putting together a "Photo album' video for the closing song on the new EP, "Daddy Doesn't Love You" John  https://vimeo.com/672419958   (Read More)

Get Your Exclusive Copy Of The New EP Today!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

EP Download

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I just wanted to let you know although the EP is not yet available to the public, I will send a download to anyone who donated 25.00 or more. If you love it, spread the word.  You can write me privately at       johnbatdorf@att.net  (Read More)

The New Cover Is Done

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Jessica Agg has designed another fine cover for the new EP. Thanks for helping!  (Read More)

New Track From Side II

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is another track from the upcoming EP, ”Side II” that you all helped get made.... (Read More)

Just Over 20 Days Left And Here's Another New Song From The Upcoming EP

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all, I wanted to share another song from the new EP and it will be the opener. I love the story and the vibe and think you will too. "I Saved My Finest Love Song Til Now"... (Read More)

New Mastered Song From "Side II". Dark Wind Blowin'

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Things are moving along nicely thanks to all of you. I am at the mastering stage of the music, having the cover designed, building a new music page on my website and planning the distribution and ads to get the music out there. Still lots to... (Read More)

Side II Progress Report

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again, I wanted to update you all on the progress of the new EP. I finished up the mixes on the six new songs and am waiting for the mastered versions to be done.  Often times, I have needed to fix some mixes but hopefully this time I did OK!... (Read More)

Free Online Concert, This Sunday At 3 PST.

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I will be taking a brief break from recording this Sunday to perform a set of live acoustic music absolutely free On the web. The EP is going great and it was time to dust off the live chops and see if I still got it. Hope you can join me and... (Read More)

Thanks!!

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Great First Day. Thank You all

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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This Campaign Is For 2022 Not 2020!!!

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG, I accidently said 2020 in the video and thanks to my friend Pierre, I just found out. I am going to try and edit the audio but if it doesn't work, this is for 2022. Geez, you'd think we were in a Pandemic or something!!!  (Read More)

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