Overview

Hello world! My name is David, and I'm a singer-songwriter here in the beautiful city of Nashville, Tennessee.

Music has been a part of my life and something I’ve immensely enjoyed since middle school. Being able to write and make my own music has always been a dream of mine. This past year, I released a self-produced EP which was a lot of fun as well as a step in the right direction. The next step to pursuing my music careers is a professionally recorded EP. To do that, I need your help!

The material is ready, and the musicians are waiting -- this Plaid Dog campaign is the final step toward creating my first ever, professionally produced studio album.

This campaign is raising funds for my professionally recorded album with Bryan Fennelly in Boston, MA. Bryan is a Boston-based producer and engineer with experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Bryan and I are digging into my original material, writing arrangements, and reaching out to local musicians to bring the songs to life. 

While I haven’t made it to Boston yet due to the current health crisis, I will––and I know this album will be worth the wait! In the meantime, I’ve been able to cover the costs of recording and producing a demo of one song remotely, with the assistance of some pretty amazing technology.

This first song is called “Bridges & Walls,” and you can check it out below!

While I’ve been able to fund this initial recording process for "Bridges & Walls" on my own, to create an album of songs with full production and studio quality, costs add up quickly. With that said, this campaign can give us a unique opportunity to collaborate and make great art together. Your donation will cover the following costs of my project:

1. Pre-Production: This is where everything starts. Bryan and I will start crafting the arrangements for each song slated for the album. We’ll hold rehearsals to fine-tune the songs and arrangements and talk through new and exciting ideas for how to approach the recording process.

2. Recording: This is when we enter the studio and start capturing the music and where the songs become what you'll hear on this album. This campaign will play a huge role in making sure we have enough time to capture great performances for every member of the band.

3. Mixing & Mastering: Each track will get mixed to create the right balance between instruments, texture and color that make up a track. As a final step, the album will be mastered from beginning to end so that the listening experience is cohesive and carefully choreographed from start to finish.

And what will you get for your generosity and support? So many awesome things!

I am so appreciative and grateful for any support you can lend to this campaign. In exchange for your generosity, I've put together a really exciting group of gifts that are available exclusively through your participation in this campaign.

Check out some examples below and a full list to the right!

My first goal with my music is to write songs that bring encouragement and tell stories of hope.

I’ve been able to experiment with story telling in my music and continue to discover my sound. I believe that my songs speak for themselves and that the messages I’m trying to convey can resonate with all my listeners. In order to reach those listeners in the most digestible way, I want to present these songs at the highest quality. 

I’ve been able to do a lot of projects on my own, like my first self produced EP and my sophomore concept EP, the Tom & Jane Song Cycle. They have all been fulfilling experiences in their own ways, and I’ve learned a lot. This experience will be no different, and it will continue to develop my music career well into the future. A professional album will open up many opportunities for me to collaborate with other professionals in the industry.

If you're ready to contribute, just click the "Back This Project" button on the top right of this page! Every little bit counts, and I’m so grateful for all your support.

If you have folks in your network that would be interested in supporting me, please feel free to share this page with them.

Thank you so much for checking out my campaign page. I can't wait to share this music with you.