Stephen Evans & the True Grits

Hello all! 

Stephen Evans here. The True Grits, and I are raising money to record, mix, master, and release our new album, which will be called "Buzz of Bees." This will be our 3rd album release, but this one is extra special because we are doing it all in a real professional studio in Asheville, NC called Side House Records to make this record sound as great as possible.

We already have all of the drums, bass and some guitar parts recorded. Now we just have to add the rest of the instrumentation to complete the recording process. I have estimated the rest of the cost to get it all done is around $6500. ( $3200 for recording and paying guest musicians, $2300 for mixing, and $1000 for mastering, I will provide at least $500 and I hope to raise $6000 more to complete the funding. Anyone who contributes $10 or more, will receive a download of the new album, and other merchandise like past albums and T-shirts in relation to the amount of their support if they want. No contribution is too small or large. :) Everyone who contributes and lets us know their name will get credit on the album notes! 

A little information about the album: This will be an 11-song album we are aiming to release in the Spring of 2022 which is appropriate to the the subject matter of the title track "Buzz of Bees." The True Grits consist of my friends: Brian Shoemaker on bass/vocals, Woodstock on mandolin, and Sam Hess on drums. Guest musicians will be more friends: Kate Bryant on violin, Aaron Price on Keyboards, and Derrick Johnson on trombone (though this isn't confirmed, I believe he would be happy to). Engineering will be mostly done by Julian Dreyer, and possibly some done by Lee Allen. Mastering will be done by Adam Matza of Magic Ears Mastering .

Thank you in advance to all that contribute!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 

Stephen