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DRAVIN’s New Studio Album

It’s time for me to make a new record! Help me fund my debut studio album with Producer Ryan Gallagher in Boston, MA!

Overview


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DRAVIN

With your help, DRAVIN is embarking on his new professionally-recorded album with a fantastic producer and studio in Boston, MA. DRAVIN has been working hard on his new material and is so excited to have this opportunity to bring his project to life. DRAVIN has already recorded one new song for you to stream for free below, called "BLOOD.” Your support will help DRAVIN get back into the studio to make the rest of the album and take this project to the next level!

Story

THE PROJECT

Hello world! My name is DRAVIN and I'm a singer-songwriter here in the beautiful city of Youngstown Ohio.

I’ve always been involved musically my whole life. Whether that be being on the worship team at church when I was young, being involved in theater, or even just doing choir in school I’ve always had a love for music, but it turned into a passion when I was 14. This is when I really started writing my first songs and gathering my first set of artists that inspired me. Ever since then I’ve gathered influence from a bunch of different artists and genres. My number one goal through my art is to be the influence for someone else. Whether that be through encouraging high energy sounds, or softly spoken words through a validating piece. I want to be the change for someone.


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.

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WHAT YOU'RE SUPPORTING

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

We’ve been able to cover the costs of recording and producing one song, which is ready for you to check out right here on this page. This first song is called “BLOOD,” and you can check it out below!

While I’ve been able to fund the recording process for "BLOOD” on my own, to create an album of songs of this quality, studio 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.  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.

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SPECIAL GIFTS FOR YOU

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!

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THE IMPACT

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It’s hard to put into words how much my music and its success matters to me, and this project can and will change the trajectory of my career.

I have met so many amazing people from fans to other artists through the music community and I would not only like to do it for the rest of my life, but for it to be the only thing I do with my life. I love the idea of getting on a plane in LA and waking up in London, England to perform for my world tour. The thought of working days on set for a music video brings me joy. Spending weeks living in a studio getting ready for my next project is such an exciting and enjoyable experience. This project will help me get to all of these goals that I have for myself.

One thing that I’ve leaned on most in my life is music. To make me feel at peace, to making me feel like I’m on top of the world, and I want to live out my life being able to create for the rest of my life so I can help people with their feelings.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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.

Updates
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PERSONALIZED THANK YOU

Personalized thank you just for you!

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VIDEO THANK YOU

Video Thank You + Sneak Peek of new music

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DIGITAL PROCESS PACKAGE

Pre-Release Download + Get a window into the recording process with early recordings, pre-production demos, BTS footage, and studio rough mixes.

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CAMPAIGN STICKER

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SIGNED CD

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PRESS KIT & SHIRTS

Press Kit + T-shirt + All Previous Perks

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THE WORKS

PRESS KIT + TOTE BAG + VINYL OF RECORD + All Previous Perks

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FREE CONCERT TICKETS FOR LIFE

Free concert tickets for life + all previous perks

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