Get Me & Secret Emchy Society to AMERICANAFEST in Nashville!

Hey everyone, it’s Mark Montgomery French. I’m the touring bassist (and manager) for Secret Emchy Society, and I’d like your help getting the band to Nashville to play AMERICANAFEST September 17-21.

Wait, you play bass?

For decades, my friend. And soon, on stage in Nashville.

Who are the Secret Emchy Society?

No Depression magazine calls them “Equal parts June Carter Cash, Nick Cave, and Murder By Death.”

Pandora calls them “Gothic queer country royalty from Oakland.”

ConcertHopper said their recent album, Gold Country / Country Gold, was one of their “Favorite Americana Albums of the Year.”

I call them “a rowdy ensemble of friends with remarkable tunes and a welcoming vibe.”

OK, so what’s AmericanaFest?

AMERICANAFEST is a five-day music festival and conference held every September in Nashville. Each day features panel sessions with prominent Americana artists, music executives, and record label reps. Each night showcases Americana artists performing at multiple venues. It’s the biggest Americana networking event of the year and a whole lot of fun!

Secret Emchy Society leader Cindy Emch is the curatorial force behind three events at community-based spaces known for their commitment to diversity and inclusivity. These shows will feature over 20 artists, evangelize inclusive and progressive country music, and shine a light on queer and Bay Area-based artists. Secret Emchy Society will also be headlining an Official AMERICANAFEST Showcase on closing night.

Why are you asking for financial donations?

It’s incredible how resource-intensive it is to move a five-piece band to Nashville for a week.

Lodging and travel and merch! (Oh my!)

Feeding and posters and Lyfts! (Oh my!)

Based upon a previous AMERICANAFEST visit, five people with instruments could easily spend $1000 in Lyfts during the week. (Surge pricing is not a joke!)

Even a small contribution could get the band a round of coffee! We appreciate your financial support, and if you can’t donate now, we’d also appreciate you sharing this fundraiser with your friends and other like-minded souls.

Being part of an up-and-coming act that was asked to perform at AMERICANAFEST, with the band’s name on the poster, is the result of many years of hard work, and I’d like your support to take them to the next level.

Stay tuned for updates!

Cheers,

Mark