Overview

Hello world! My name is Jessica Cara Grice and I'm a singer-songwriter here in the beautiful city of Saint Marys, Ohio.

I have been making music since I was a little teenager. I have performed with my sister in talent shows and contests, but became a songwriter before graduation. I did not hit local shows until over five years ago and my sets included multiple genres and my originals mixed in. It was not until this past year that I became focused on turning my music dreams into a reality. My lyrics are the heart of my music with meanings of light and love and a place of hope built into them. I know someone out there can be truly impacted by my songs and that is why it is time for me to step into the light myself to inspire people through my music.

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 Carter Sanders  in Boston, MA. Carter is a seasoned Boston-based producer and engineer with experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Carter 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 “Fireproof,” and you can check it out below!

While I’ve been able to fund the recording process for "Fireproof” 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.

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!

This is probably one of the most impactful turning points in my life. I cannot even express what this would mean to me. Not just for me, but for others. Music is a healing. Music moves people and makes them feel something deeper when they can connect to it. I have that sound. I have those words that could change someone’s life. Lyrics that inspire people and transform their hearts. I have felt a deep burning in my soul that this is something I was always born to do. Even when I feel like I haven’t found my place in this world, people come up to me when they watch me sing and say they can see that light all over me. That when I sing, it is real and honest. It blesses them and inspires them. If that love and light exists in me through my music and singing, I want to use it to help heal this world.

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.

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