In this episode, I talk with Tim Ferrin, who's directing a new documentary about the First Lady of Children's Music, Ella Jenkins. Tim is using Indiegogo to fund the documentary, which is titled Ella Jenkins: We'll Sing a Song Together. The two of us chat about the process of planning a documentary, the campaign itself, and, of course, our (ongoing) memories of Ella.
Ep. 17: Jeff Krebs and the Next Papa Crow Album
In this episode, I talk with Jeff Krebs, who's known in the kindie world as Papa Crow. Jeff is using PledgeMusic to fund his second full-length family music album Full Moon, Full Moon. I chat with Krebs about his entry into family music, surrounding oneself with music-makers in a small community, and his choice to use PledgeMusic.
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Debut Kids Album from Yumzah! (aka Steve Lee)
Project: Yumzah! Pre-Order
Creator: Yumzah!
Description: OK, this isn't really a crowdfunding campaign as I've come to think of it -- or, rather Nashville's just being more open than most creators that his album as Yumzah is done, and his Indiegogo flexible funding campaign is purely for pre-orders. But if you've heard What Did You Do Today, Stephen Scott Lee?, you'd know that new music from this guy (and folks like The Wood Brothers, Chris Wood, Kyle Andrews, and more) is worth checking out.
Steve Elci's Next Kids Music Album, "Imagination Nation"
Project: "Imagination Nation" The new children's CD from Steve Elci
Creator: Steve Elci
Description: The Connecticut-based pop-rocker Elci goes simple in his Kickstarter pitch for Imagination Nation, his follow-up to his kindie debut Crayons in a Box. Short funding period (only 25 days at launch), short pitch video (less than 30 seconds!), and short list of rewards (CD, signed CD, concert, and sponsorship). But it seems to be working thus far -- he's already raised more than half of his $3,500 goal, which'll fund not just recording costs but the costs of producing an animated music video.
Ep. 14: Danny Weinkauf's Kids Music Album "No School Today"
I talk with Danny Weinkauf, who's using Kickstarter to raise money to release his first family music album, No School Today (and a few videos, too). We chat about his musical upbringing, what it's been like writing the occasional song for They Might Be Giants (for whom he's played bass for more than 15 years), and James Jamerson. A lot about James Jamerson.
A fun interview (and if you're one of those folks who don't like to back Kickstarter projects unless it's a sure thing -- it's already more than 130% funded, it's a sure thing).
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Ep. 13: Randy Kaplan, Fifth Album for Kids and Families
I talk with Randy Kaplan, who's in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for his fifth album for kids and families. We chat about the many different ways he's made albums, why it's better to ask for money up front, and the rewards he really hopes a few folks will pledge for.
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Randy Kaplan's new not-JUST-for-kids CD (Kickstarter project)
