There's a little project I started a few weeks ago, and it's progressing nicely, with a few surprises. I'm starting with the artists I REALLY like and I'm emailing them and asking if I can buy a signed and personalized CD through their website. What better way to support the artists? Here's a list of the signed CDs (or otherwise) that I've received so far:
Carolann Ames: Signed "So Long Abilene" and "Shades of Indigo" CDs PLUS 2 8 1/2x11 color photos, also signed! I wasn;t expecting the photos. Thanks, Carolann!
Derrick Jensen: "The Other Side of Darkness" CD plus several books.
Gold Heart: Signed "My Sisters and Me" and "Never Let Go" CDs. These sisters are awesome!
The Honey Dewdrops: Signed "If the Sun Will Shine" and "These Old Roots". Laura and Kagey are really GREAT people. I'm so glad I found them (through eMusic)!
Jubal's Kin: Signed "Jubal's Kin" CD. Great and highly talented young artists.
Lynda Kay: Signed "Dream My Darling" CD. I'm a BIG Lynda Kay fan!
Pat Wictor: Signed "Living Ever Lovin' Live" and "Waiting for the Water" CDs. I met Pat at a Red Molly show. Really great guy!
Red Molly: Signed "James" and "Love and Other Tragedies" CD. AND Abbie Gardner "Honey on My Grave", Carolann Solebello ""Glass of Desire" and Laurie MacAllister ""The Things I Choose To Do". Everyone knows that I'm a HUGE Red Molly fan. "Nuff said!
Shannon Wurst: Signed "What's More Honest Than a Song" CD. Shannon is REALLY cool!
Stephanie McMillan Several books signed and personalized
The Vespers: Signed "Tell Your Mama" CD. I found these guys at the Woodsongs site, and I really like them. Another young group.
Here's a few that I'm waiting to hear from;
Marian Call
The Wrights
The Secret Sisters
I'm going to email some more in the next few days.
Great Idea ! ! !
ReplyDeleteNow, I just wish artists would bring a Sharpie along when they play the festivals. There's always a huge crowd around the buy booth waiting for autographs and the first thing out of the artist's mouth is "Does anybody have a pen?"
Of course I suppose I could bring one too.