A Letter From Ellis In some palace back room in Paris, Mozart would pluck at the piano composing melodic symphonies and operas for the dukes, and the duchesses, kings, and queens. He leaned on these people just as they leaned forward to hear the songs ringing in their powdered concert hall.
Their patronage became a co-writer in a sense, they provided the support for the talented wigged-one to have the time, supplies, instruments, and room to produce some of the best music ever written. There would be no Mozart without their generosity, investment and complete belief in his craft. He would bring the songs to concert halls, and the audiences would have the magical feeling that they participated in the process of creation. Queens were transported. Princesses swooned. Kings smiled with satisfaction.
I use a guitar and travel around bars, churches, galleries and theatres. No palaces here, but Mozart and I are in the same business, nonetheless.
I have about twenty fresh song ideas and am eager to get back in the studio. I should have them all completed by August, and if you come to any show between now and then, you will hear them in concert. Some of them you may recognize already, "Hurricane Angel", "Once upon a Summertime", and "The Cotton's Burning" for example, are fully finished and waiting for a home on this album.
Ralph, my manager and I, have decided not to chase down another record label to put this project out. The music industry is so completely usable now for an artist of my scale that a label seems to be like working for the man unnecessarily. We are eager to see how successfully we can fundraise for the project and promote this batch of songs without the help of an outside label. This way, profits go back to Black Wolf, our label, to help us continue to cultivate projects and foster new and amazing talent into the world, such as we did with Antje Duvekot.
I am very excited about these songs, and I think it is among the best batch I have ever harvested before going into a studio. But I need help bringing in the crop. We need tractors, laborers, and scythes.
We are seeking community support for the project through a fundraising ladder that will help build this new recording grain by grain. You folks are even more than Mozart's dukes and the duchesses. You are the workers in the fields, helping bring the harvest of songs to market. You can still picture yourselves in the powdered wigs and satin leggings, if that works for you.
Many thanks for the support,
Ellis
$100 The Antje Duvekot Level http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/ellispaul/catalog/antjeduvekotlevel
Receive an advance copy of Ellis' new CD personally signed and numbered; including a bonus disc of demos and outtakes of the songs
Antje Duvekot will personally sign a copy of her recent release Big Dream Boulevard on Black Wolf Records
You and a friend will be put on Ellis' guest list for an Ellis Paul show of your choice
$250 The James Taylor Level http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/ellispaul/catalog/jamestaylorlevel
Receive an advance copy of Ellis new CD personally signed and numbered; including a bonus disc of demos and outtakes of the songs
Antje Duvekot will personally sign a copy of her recent release Big Dream Boulevard on Black Wolf Records
You and a friend will be put on Ellis' guest list for an Ellis Paul show of your choice
Limited edition signed CD of Ellis performing live in the studio at Boston's WERS
One Year membership to Club Passim, the legendary folk room and Ellis' home venue
Ellis will thank you by including your name in the liner notes of the CD booklet
$500 The Neil Young Level http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/ellispaul/catalog/neilyounglevel
Receive an advance copy of Ellis' new CD personally signed and numbered; including a bonus disc of demos and outtakes of the songs
Antje Duvekot will personally sign a copy of her recent release Big Dream Boulevard on Black Wolf Records
You and a friend will be put on Ellis' guest list for an Ellis Paul show of your choice
Limited edition signed EP of Ellis performing live in the studio at Bostons WERS
One Year membership to Club Passim, the legendary folk room and Ellis' home venue
Ellis will thank you by including your name in the liner notes of the CD booklet
Ellis will hand write and illustrate signed lyrics to any one Ellis Paul song of your choice, which will be suitable for framing
$1000 The Johnny Cash Level http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/ellispaul/catalog/johnnycashlevel
Receive an advance copy of Ellis' new CD personally signed and numbered; including a bonus disc of demos and outtakes of the songs
Antje Duvekot will personally sign a copy of her recent release Big Dream Boulevard on Black Wolf Records
You and a friend will be put on Ellis' guest list for an Ellis Paul show of your choice
Limited edition signed EP of Ellis performing live in the studio at Boston's WERS
One Year membership to Club Passim, the legendary folk room and Ellis' home venue
Ellis will thank you by including your name in the liner notes of the CD booklet
Ellis will handwrite and illustrate lyrics to any one Ellis Paul song of your choice, which will be suitable for framing
Limited Edition 11x 17 signed and numbered cover artwork from the new album which will be suitable for framing
$2500 The Joni Mitchell Level http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/ellispaul/catalog/jonimitchell
Receive an advance copy of Ellis new CD personally signed and numbered; including a bonus disc of demos and outtakes of the songs
Antje Duvekot will personally sign a copy of her recent release "Big Dream Boulevard" on Black Wolf Records
You and a friend will be put on Ellis' guest list for an Ellis Paul show of your choice
Limited edition signed EP of Ellis performing live in the studio at Boston's WERS
One Year membership to Club Passim, the legendary folk room and Ellis' home venue
Ellis will thank you by including your name in the liner notes of the CD booklet
Ellis will hand write and illustrate sign lyrics to any one Ellis Paul song of your choice, suitable for framing
Limited Edition 11X17 signed and numbered cover artwork from the new album which will be suitable for framing
You will be designated and credited an Executive Producer in the CD booklet liner notes
A signed acoustic guitar from Michael Kelly Guitars; the brand played by Ellis www.michaelkellyguitars.com
$5000 The Bob Dylan Level http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/ellispaul/catalog/johnnycash
Receive an advance copy of Ellis' new CD personally signed and numbered; including a bonus disc of demos and outtakes of the songs
Antje Duvekot will personally sign a copy of her recent release "Big Dream Boulevard" on Black Wolf Records
You and a friend will be put on Ellis' guest list for an Ellis Paul show of your choice
Limited edition signed EP of Ellis performing live in the studio at Boston's WERS
One Year membership to Club Passim, the legendary folk room and Ellis' home venue
Ellis will thank you by including your name in the liner notes of the CD booklet
Ellis will hand write and illustrate sign lyrics to any one Ellis Paul song of your choice, suitable for framing
Limited Edition 11X17 signed and numbered cover artwork from the new album which will be suitable for framing
You will be designated and credited an Executive Producer in the CD booklet liner notes
A signed acoustic guitar from Michael Kelly Guitars; The brand played by Ellis www.michaelkellyguitars.com
A live Ellis Paul concert in your home or designated venue for you and your friends
(Date of show will be booked through Ralph Jaccodine Management agreed upon date is based on Ellis availability and tour schedule.)
$10,000 The Woody Guthrie Level http://www.cdfreedom.com/artists/ellispaul/catalog/woodyguthrielevel
Receive an advance copy of Ellis' new CD personally signed and numbered; including a bonus disc of demos and outtakes of the songs
Antje Duvekot will personally sign a copy of her recent release Big Dream Boulevard on Black Wolf Records
You and a friend will be put on Ellis' guest list for an Ellis Paul show of your choice
Limited edition signed EP of Ellis performing live in the studio at Bostons WERS
One Year membership to Club Passim, the legendary folk room and Ellis' home venue
Ellis will thank you by including your name in the liner notes of the CD booklet
Ellis will hand write and illustrate sign lyrics to any one Ellis Paul song of your choice, suitable for framing
Limited Edition 11X17 signed and numbered cover artwork from the new album which will be suitable for framing
You will be designated and credited an Executive Producer in the CD booklet liner notes
A signed acoustic guitar from Michael Kelly Guitars; The brand played by Ellis www.michaelkellyguitars.com
A live Ellis Paul concert in your home or designated venue for you and your friends
(Date of show will be booked through Ralph Jaccodine Management agreed upon date is based on Ellis' availability and tour schedule.)
You can collaborate with Ellis and he will compose a personal song for you.
Ellis will record it on a CD and will hand draw the cover art.
Spend a day in the studio while Ellis records songs for his upcoming CD
A lifetime of guest list spots for you and a friend to Ellis Paul shows.
For Ellis Paul head lining shows not including private shows, house concerts and festivals.
If you prefer to make your investment by check, please make payable to Ellis Paul Productions and mail to the following address:
Ellis Paul Productions
C/O Ralph Jaccodine Management
PO Box 381982
Cambridge, MA 02238 | EVENTS: July 2008 Friday, July 11th 9:00 PM
The Blue Door
Oklahoma City OK 73101
website
Call (405) 524-0738 for more details
Saturday, July 12th TBA
Woody Guthrie Folk Festival
Okemah OK
website
Call 918-623-2440 for more details
Saturday, July 19th 1:00PM
Private Show
Friday, July 25th 8:00 PM
The Bull Run
Shirley MA 01464
website
Call (877) 536-7190 for more details
Friday, July 25th 1:00PM
In Store Appearance and CD signing
Borders Bookstore
Boston MA 02108
Call 617-557-7188 for more details
Saturday, July 26th 9:00 PM
Jonathan's Restaurant
Ogunquit ME 03097 USA
website
Call 207-646-4777 for more details
Saturday, July 26th 11:00AM
In Store Appearance and CD signing
Borders Bookstore
Wareham MA
Call 508-295-0028 for more details
Sunday, July 27th
Full Circle Fair WERU
Blue Hills Fairgrounds
Blue Hill ME 04614
website August 2008 Saturday, August 9th 11:00 AM
Special Family Show
Jammin' Java
Vienna VA 22180
website
Call 703-255-1566 for more details
Friday, August 15th 8:00 PM
Boston Harbor Long Wharf
Boston MA
website
Call 617-244-5301 for more details
Thursday, August 21st 8:00PM
The Stone Mountain Arts Center
Brownfield ME 04010
website
Call 866-CAROLCD for more details
Friday, August 22nd TBD
West Mountain Inn
Arlington VT 05250
Saturday, August 23rd TBD
West Mountain Inn
Arlington VT 05250
Sunday, August 24th TBD
West Mountain Inn
Arlington VT 05250
Thursday, August 28th 8:00
Baldwin's Station
Skyesville MD 21784
website
Call 410 795-1041 for more details
Friday, August 29th 7:00 PM
Berkshire County's Hurricane Angels
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington MA 01230
website
Call (413) 528-6415 for more details September 2008 Friday, September 5th 7:30 PM
Eddie's Attic
Decatur GA 30030
website
Call (404) 377-4976 for more details
Thursday, September 11th 7:00PM
Bongo Billy's Salida Cafe
Salilda CO
website
Call (719) 539-4261 for more details
Friday, September 12th 7:30 PM
Avogadro's Number
Ft. Collins CO 80521
website
Call 970-493-5555 for more details
Saturday, September 13th 7:00 PM
Swallow Hill Music Hall
Denver CO 80201
website
Call 303-777-1003 for more details
Sunday, September 14th 7:00 PM
Aspen Meadows House Concerts
Nederland CO
website
Call 303-442-8855 for more details
Saturday, September 27th 8:00PM
Tupelo Music Hall
Londonderry NH
website
Call 603-437-5100 for more details October 2008 Friday, October 3rd 8:15pm
All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse
Tulsa OK 74114
website
Call 918-743-2363 for more details
Saturday, October 4th 7:00 PM
The Depot at The Performing Arts Studio
Norman OK 73069
website
Sunday, October 5th 2:00 PM
Special Family Show
The Depot at the Performing Arts Studio
Norman OK 73069
website
Sunday, October 5th 7:00 PM
The Depot at The Performing Arts Studio
Norman OK 73069
website
Saturday, October 11th 7:30 PM
Boothbay Opera House
Boothbay Harbor ME 04538
website
Call 207-633-6855 for more details
Tuesday, October 14th 8:00 PM
Watercolor Cafe
Larchmont NY 10538
website
Call 914-834-2213 for more details
Friday, October 17th 8:00 PM
The Ark
Ann Arbor MI
website
Call 734-761-1818 for more details
Thursday, October 23rd 8:00 PM
Ashland Coffee and Tea
Ashland VA 23005
website
Call 804-798-1702 for more details
Friday, October 24th 7:30 PM
Jammin' Java
Vienna VA 22180
website
Call (703) 255-1566 for more details
Saturday, October 25th 7:00 PM
Tin Angel
Philadelphia PA 19016
website
Call 215-928-0770 for more details November 2008 Sunday, November 2nd 5:00 PM
Uptown Coffeehouse
Bronx NY 10471
website
Call (718) 885-2955 for more details
Thursday, November 6th 7:00 PM
Mama Hillybeans
Tehachapi CA 93561
website
Call 661-822-2326 for more details
Friday, November 7th 8:00 PM
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
Oak Park CA
website
Saturday, November 8th 8:00 PM
McCabe's
Santa Monica CA 90405
website
Call (310) 828-4497 for more details
Sunday, November 9th 5:00 PM
Special Family Show
Acoustic Music San Diego
San Diego CA
website
Call (619) 303-8176 for more details
Sunday, November 9th 7:30PM
Acoustic Music San Diego
San Diego CA 92101
website
Call (619) 303-8176 for more details
Sunday, November 9th 11:00am
Special Family Show
McCabe's
Santa Monica CA 90405
website
Call 310-828-4497 for more details
Friday, November 14th 7:30 PM
Winthrop Performing Arts Center
Winthrop ME 04364
website
Call (207) 377-2228 for more details
Thursday, November 20th 8:00 PM
Private Show
Palo Alto CA
Friday, November 21st 7:30pm
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley CA 94702
website
Call 510-548-1761 for more details
Saturday, November 22nd
Private Show
Pacifica CA December 2008 Saturday, December 6th 8:00 pm
Illinois Wesleyan University Memorial Center/Main Lounge
Bloomington IL 61701
website
Call 309-556-3815 for more details
Saturday, December 6th 1:00 PM
Special Family Show
Illinois Wesleyan University Memorial Center/Main Lounge
Bloomington IL 61701
website
Call (309) 556-3815 for more details
Sunday, December 7th 1:00 PM
Special Family Show
Off Broadway Nightclub
St. Louis MO 63118
website
Call 314-773-3363 for more details
Sunday, December 7th 7:00 PM
Off Broadway Nightclub
St. Louis MO 63118
website
Call 314-773-3363 for more details January 2009 Saturday, January 10th 8:00 PM
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Franklin MA 02038
website
Call (508) 528-2541 for more details February 2009 Saturday, February 14th 7:15PM
Concerts at the Crossing
Titusville NJ 08560
website
Call 609-406-1424 for more details March 2009 Friday, March 6th 8:00PM
May Memorial U/U Society
Syracuse NY 13214
website
Call (315) 440-7444 for more details
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