JP Hennessy's Debut Album

Who am I?
My name is JP Hennessy and I am a recording artist from Ireland. Currently I am living in Seattle where I spend most of my time performing music and being a loving father.

My Goal
I'm raising money in order to record an 8 track EP.  I want the quality of the production to match the quality of the songs, and I can only do this with your help.

What the money will be used for
The money raised will be used for the following expenses:

- Tracking time: 8 tracks (20-30hrs)
- Hired Musicians: Keys, Drums, Bass, Saxophone, Gospel Choir (That's right, a gospel choir!)
- Mixing: (15-20hrs)
- Mastering: (4-5 hrs)
- Distributing: (1,000-2,000 copies)
- Merchandise: (T-shirts, coffee mugs, pens)
- Promotional Video: Music video 

Also, additional earnings from this campaign will go towards the Make a Wish Foundation .

When this will happen
I am set to go into the studio on March 19th, and will release the EP this summer.

I cannot tell you how grateful I would be to you all for this help. It would be a dream come true to be able to release this and for it to sound exactly how I imagine it. 

REWARDS:

Pledge $5 or more... (x100)
Free online download

Pledge $20 or more... (x50)
Signed physical copy of CD 

Pleadge $50 or more... (x50)
Signed CD + T-shirt

Pledge $100 or more... (x50)
Signed CD, T-shirt + merch package

Pledge $200 or more... (x30)
A full DVD with never before seen footage of live show, plus all the above

Pledge $300 or more... (x20)
Your name will be put into the liner notes on the CD case, plus all the above

Pledge $500 or more... (x5)
I will write you a song. It will be a subject that is personal to you

Pledge $800 or more... (x10)
You will get to be an extra in my first music video, plus all the above

Pledge $1,000 or more... (x10)
VIP ticket to EP release show. Dinner, drinks and aftershow backstage access, plus all the above

Pledge $1,500 or more... (x5)
Free pass to every one of my shows for life, no matter how big the show may be, plus all the above

Pledge $2,000 or more... (x2)
Record a song with my band! You or a loved one can come in to the studio and record one song with my band. We will learn a song you want to sing or play your instrument on, and you will get to take that song home with you on CD the same day! plus all the above

Pledge $3,000 or more... (x2)
My band and I will perform at a private event of your choice; wedding, cocktail party, birthday, etc
plus all the above