"The Pack"

In what could be the fastest and most turbulent finish in Sellaband history, Inge Maria capped off her incredible journey of raising $50,000 US Dollars to record her first professional Album.  It’s normal and customary for artists [on Sellaband] who are close to achieving their “budget” goal to enjoy what is known as a “Countdown” chat with their believers, fans, and friends for a few days.  However, Rocket Lady, as she become known this past week, soared so quickly to the finish, there simply was not enough time to set one up!  In fact, artists will usually have a “Thank You” video ready to release immediately after they hit their goal; but once again, Rocket Lady Inge, didn’t have enough time to complete it.  I suspect, she’ll have something special for us tomorrow. )

Inge’s journey into the unknown began on April 13, 2008.  Along the way, Inge acquired some incredible support from a couple of extremely enthusiatic believers…MDWH and Andreas.  I joined her on July 6, 2008 and have been fortunate to celebrate so many happy moments with her, but I also wept for her during the sad times.

My first contact with Inge was a simple “Thank you” from her…thanking me for the support I was giving Gisel de Marco at that time.  She didn’t ask me to invest in her [like many other artists] and it was her concern for Gisel that showed me this was a special human being…someone who was more concerned with her fellow artist more than she was concerned with her own career.  That was the moment she won my heart forever!

I am so proud of Inge’s achievement and how she accomplished it…she weathered some very sad times, often so severe, that others would have given up.  But she is not one to give up easily; instead, she buckles down and works even harder.

As an artist, Inge is not your typical Pop artist.  She brings a whole new style and level of class to music.  She has a voice that is so pure, her voice reminds me of how I would imagine an Angel would sound…singing to my soul, as only an Angel could.  For those of you who have followed me on Sellaband, you could probably tell that Inge has a special place in my heart, and for good reason.  I never told her this before, but she and Gisel opened my eyes…they both showed me just how special Sellaband artists are…they both restored my faith in all the good qualities that are inherent in human beings; but not always demonstrated.  Inge is an artist I am proud to support and even prouder to call my friend!

I am absolutely confident that her album will make all of her believers very happy and proud, knowing they were a part of something special.

Thank you my dear friend…

Wolfman

Aly Cook becomes the 11th member of this impressive gathering of International Independent recording artists and I am so very proud to have her join our family!

In a nutshell, Aly is already a HUGE success in the New Zealand Country & Singer songwriter circles, having been nominated for APRA NZ Country Song of the Year and a finalist in the MLT Songwriting awards, two of the most prestigious and industry recognized songwriting awards in NZ .   It won’t be long before she is known in Nashville and around the world.  Now “The Pack” has two country stars to howl for, as Aly joins Katie Thompson on the Country Music Scene.

I’ve had my eye on Aly for a couple of months now and it didn’t take me long to realize, that this was an artist that would compliment our other artists in a HUGE way.  She’s extremely driven and her style of music has a lot of energy, but still holds on to that good ‘ol country sound.

I would like to introduce Aly by showing her performing at the, “APRA New Zealand Country Song of the Year” Ceremony

In a frenzy of investments this past week and a half, BONNIE reached their goal and has become the 36th Sellaband group to achieve this milestone!  I’ve put together this “Thank you” video for them and I hope you all enjoy it!

Wolfman

Celeste Chateau electrified the Malibu crowd as she played “Angel” to a packed house at the 2009 Malibu Music Awards.  Paul Grundman and Wolfman worked together to bring you this slide show from the Awards ceremony and you’ll hear “Angel” as the show plays.  Celeste was awarded Pop Artist of the Year, 2009 and in celebration of this magnificent achievement, she is offering the following incentives to her believers who invest the following on Sellaband:

For the Month of October, 2009 only….

10 parts + = Get an ANGEL EP CD Signed by Celeste!  Celeste’s ANGEL EP is a limited pressing , with 8 page booklet: SIGNED by CELESTE in GOLD or SILVER PEN!

20 parts: Get an ANGEL CD EP SIGNED BY CELESTE , AND ACTUAL MALIBU MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM SIGNED! ONLY 4 AVAILABLE!

50 parts:
ANGEL CD SIGNED,
Malibu Music Awards Program Signed,
LIMITED SHORT RUN OF high quality photo-lab print of Celeste’s
promotional picture signed to you, or non-inscribed! (up to you!) ,
MALIBU Music Awards ALL ACCESS press laminate – there is ONLY ONE OF
THESE.

Last year,  she won the 2008 Malibu Music Awards “Rising Star Award” along with ” Break Out Star Award” winner Colby Caillat (also from Malibu).  Celeste has been a household name in the Malibu area for some time.  Producer Paul Grundman (and son of legendary mastering engineer/pioneer Bernie Grundman) partnered with Celeste and is in pre-production on the upcoming record.   SEE HER ARTIST PAGES at myspace.com/starceleste & celeste.us.  This historical 2nd Annual Malibu Music Awards will only get bigger every year.   It was a GALA event with stars and is the talk of the town!

I sincerely hope you jump on the “Celeste Express” and support this rising star!  Enjoy the show…