21 september 2014
Beware or Bee Tricks!
Help breaking Bee Tricks, new indie rock act from France!
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18/10/2014
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Beware or Bee Tricks!
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It's been a few months we released (digitally) our mini-EP titled "<a href="http://www.deezer.com/album/7561719" target="_blank">Bee Tricks</a>" :-), you can listen here on <a href="http://www.deezer.com/album/7561719" target="_blank">Deezer</a>, amongst other sites.</p>
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After playing a few shows and based on the fans' feedback and demand, it is now clear we need to <strong>go a step further</strong> and do more than only digital releases....so let's go!</p>
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But wait, what is <strong>Bee Tricks</strong>?</p>
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Since the band is composed of only 3 members it will be quick:</p>
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Arnaud Boyer (Tara King th.), Jean-Marc Junca (Virago), Josselin Varengo (Slow Joe & The Ginger Accident).</p>
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In terms of musical genre, let's quote the band Speed Buggy USA who said about us: "you have the sound and features of indie garage rock bands from Southern California"...so can we say we play "<strong>indie garage rock from Southern California Made In France</strong>"?</p>
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<img alt="10259099_10154099707215301_713107978829832706_o-1408101961" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/113384/10259099_10154099707215301_713107978829832706_o-1408101961.jpg"></p>
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<u>But let's come back to the main topic</u>:</p>
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We plan to release first a new <strong>EP</strong>, including a song featuring <strong>Brisa Roché</strong>, a very talented american singer.</p>
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The Single and EP will come along a <strong>Music Video</strong>, we will shoot a video, probably from an acoustic session...</p>
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<img alt="Bt9-1408363848" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/113667/BT9-1408363848.jpg"></p>
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Last but not least, we love vinyl and vintage stuff, so we've decided to release <strong>a small serie of vinyl records </strong>(to be released right after the Music Video, in November if everything goes well) for selling at shows and eventually pitch physical distributors.</p>
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Finally, for keeping things organized and hopefully get some serious attention on our music we are planning to hire a <strong>PR agency</strong> for helping us spread the word.</p>
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So feel free to support us and we'll give you some nice rewards ;-)</p>
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And don't forget...<strong>Beware or Bee Tricks!</strong></p>
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Allocation of funds
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We initially considered flying away to South America with the money, but after thinking twice, we'd better invest in our project...</p>
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<img alt="Img_7506-1408102014" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/113385/IMG_7506-1408102014.JPG"></p>
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The funds will be spent on all the items described above, and some small additional bits, check it out:</p>
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<strong>Music Video production</strong>: 1500 Euros</p>
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<strong>Manufacturing 500 vinyl records:</strong> 1500 Euros</p>
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<strong>SDRM (Mechanical royalties):</strong> 400 Euros</p>
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<strong>Artwork design:</strong> 500 Euros</p>
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<strong>Travel expenses to go to Denain (North of France) for our show on 23 Jan 2015:</strong> 500 Euros (for those who know France's geography, Denain is far far away from Valence!)</p>
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<strong>PR campaign: </strong>3500 Euros</p>
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And we did not take into account all the expenses already covered for recording, mastering...etc.!</p>
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Let's end this on a funny note with a "stolen moment' from one of our shows:</p>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F1zgEg-CG9lc%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1zgEg-CG9lc&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F1zgEg-CG9lc%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe></p>
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Rewards
€5
- 1 contribution
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page
Estimated delivery: October 2014
€10
- 12 contributions
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release
Estimated delivery: October 2014
€25
- 12 contributions
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release + our signed EP in vinyl format
Estimated delivery: October 2014
€45
- 6 contributions
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release + our signed EP in vinyl format + a t-shirt "Beware or Bee Tricks"
Estimated delivery: October 2014
€70
- 5 contributions
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release + our signed EP in vinyl format + a t-shirt "Beware or Bee Tricks"+ a backstage pass / meet & greet with the band
Estimated delivery: November 2014
€100
- 3 contributions
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release + our signed EP in vinyl format + a t-shirt "Beware or Bee Tricks"+ a backstage pass / meet & greet with the band + record backing vocals on one of our next songs
Estimated delivery: January 2015
€150
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release + our signed EP in vinyl format + a t-shirt "Beware or Bee Tricks"+ a backstage pass / meet & greet with the band + record backing vocals on one of our next songs + be in the next Bee Tricks video
Estimated delivery: January 2015
€750
- 1 contribution
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release + our signed EP in vinyl format + a t-shirt "Beware or Bee Tricks"+ a backstage pass / meet & greet with the band + record backing vocals on one of our next songs + be in the next Bee Tricks video + we play an acoustic set live at your place (travel costs to be covered if abroad)
Estimated delivery: January 2015
€1.500
- 1 contribution
A big "thank you" on our Facebook page + download of our new EP before the official release + our signed EP in vinyl format + a t-shirt "Beware or Bee Tricks"+ a backstage pass / meet & greet with the band + record backing vocals on one of our next songs + be in the next Bee Tricks video + we play an electric set live at your place, please warn the neighbors we are noisy (travel costs to be covered if abroad)
Estimated delivery: January 2015