Mandolin Miracle
Donation protected
10/30/19
Hello all. The "Matching period" is over, but this campaign will stay open until I actually seek out, choose, and purchase my new instrument. So, any donations are still very much appreciated. Thanks!
9/17/19
AWESOME BREAKING NEWS!!!!
i have an AMAZING anonymous donor who has pledged to MATCH EVERY DONATION up to the $2500 mark!!!!
Please help me get to that point - I am beside myself with gratitude!!! And can't wait to send you all pictures of my wonderful new instrument!
9/2/19
Hello music lovers! After almost 20 years, my mandolin has passed the point of no return. I am breaking an average of two strings per gig -- DURING the gigs. :-(
It's high time for a new instrument that won't give me constant problems -- it would be nice to make it through one show without being derailed and frustrated, having to stop and change strings in the middle of a song while the band simply vamps behind me.
Over the years, so many of you have come to see me perform, and have always been so supportive of my music career. I work for a non-profit organization (church) and therefore can't afford a great instrument on my income. I can probably swing about $500 - but would LOVE to get a high quality professional instrument that will serve me for the rest of my life, not just another 10 years or so.
I'm looking at something like the mandolins pictured here:
https://www.retrofret.com/mandolins/Default.asp?Page=2
Every contribution will be greatly appreciated, and EVERY DOLLAR DONATED will go towards this new mandolin. The more money I raise, the greater quality instrument I can purchase. Please consider making a donation to help me achieve this goal, so that I can continue to provide excellent music for all of you, my friends.
Thank you in advance!
David Bryan
P.S. The cat in the photo is NOT being replaced LOL™ ;-)
Hello all. The "Matching period" is over, but this campaign will stay open until I actually seek out, choose, and purchase my new instrument. So, any donations are still very much appreciated. Thanks!
9/17/19
AWESOME BREAKING NEWS!!!!
i have an AMAZING anonymous donor who has pledged to MATCH EVERY DONATION up to the $2500 mark!!!!
Please help me get to that point - I am beside myself with gratitude!!! And can't wait to send you all pictures of my wonderful new instrument!
9/2/19
Hello music lovers! After almost 20 years, my mandolin has passed the point of no return. I am breaking an average of two strings per gig -- DURING the gigs. :-(
It's high time for a new instrument that won't give me constant problems -- it would be nice to make it through one show without being derailed and frustrated, having to stop and change strings in the middle of a song while the band simply vamps behind me.
Over the years, so many of you have come to see me perform, and have always been so supportive of my music career. I work for a non-profit organization (church) and therefore can't afford a great instrument on my income. I can probably swing about $500 - but would LOVE to get a high quality professional instrument that will serve me for the rest of my life, not just another 10 years or so.
I'm looking at something like the mandolins pictured here:
https://www.retrofret.com/mandolins/Default.asp?Page=2
Every contribution will be greatly appreciated, and EVERY DOLLAR DONATED will go towards this new mandolin. The more money I raise, the greater quality instrument I can purchase. Please consider making a donation to help me achieve this goal, so that I can continue to provide excellent music for all of you, my friends.
Thank you in advance!
David Bryan
P.S. The cat in the photo is NOT being replaced LOL™ ;-)
Organizer
David Bryan
Organizer
New York, NY