So close to the top and a push is all I need.

My lifelong dream and passion is so close to being achieved.  I can't believe how far I've come in just a few months.  All my hard work, dedication, determination, ambition, and love is about to be returned to me.  I'm so close, yet I just need some help in finishing it all up so I can launch.

Everything that has been completed so far is by the work of my hands and the sweat of my brow.  I've financed everything as well as put all the necessary things together that I'll need for the successful launch of my solo singer-songwriter career.  There are literally just a few things that need to be finished, most of which I've started.  I'm not the type to beg, and I'm not the type to expect things to be handed to me.  I believe strongly in working for what I want/need.  But with how close I am, this is the rare time that I need some assistance in getting to the launch of my career... and I hate having to ask for this.

My awesome manager/management team has set up some things and worked out some things that I need done in order to launch.  I trust my manager, and I trust that we will rise to the top of this industry.  I am so grateful for my manager.  This would not be possible without her.

Most of these things are a part of my EPK, (Electronic Press Kit).  An EPK is a 360 degree view of me as a singer-songwriter, performer, and artist.  It includes photos, music, my bio, show dates, a live performance video, merchandise, and other information pertaining to my work as a singer-songwriter.  The EPK is my big ticket forward.

Okay, the first thing that I'm needing to do is shoot a live performance video.  This video is literally going to be of me performing my song live.  But, it is a professional video shoot, and the quality will be phenomenal.  This video will be used for booking shows, landing endorsements/sponsors, gaining investors, and also promoting Eric Paul.  Record companies will also probably be looking at it, too.  Without this video, it will be much harder for all these interested parties to visualize what I do and who I am as an artist.  It is a key part of my overall EPK.  

The next thing I need is to finish recording 4 more songs to complete my first studio-recorded album as 'Eric Paul.'  I have already financed and recorded 8 of the 12 songs for this album, but I just need those final 4 so I can get the album done.  Once done, I can use this album to spread my name and sound to the world.  Some of the songs will be featured in my EPK, too.  But the album will be available at all shows and online.  It's essential that I finish those as soon as I can.

The final things that I need are to replicate my EP, (Extended Play - basically a disc that has 3-5 songs that I sell at shows and online), and print my T-Shirts.  I have been working with the most uniquely talented graphic designer for the designs of my first EP and T-Shirts.  Through the hard work and genius ideas of this designer, I now have my EP art ready for replication as well as the two designs for my T-Shirts to be printed.  Those are in place and ready to go, all I need is the financial resources to push them through.

All of these functions/tasks are imperative to my successful launch.  I'm so excited!

I've been finding some part-time work in the meantime, rehearsing as much as I can with my band, and rehearsing on my own with my guitar and vocals.  I'm working at it all.  I've been applying to more part-time jobs in hopes of landing something to continue helping me with my bills.  

I've been struggling lately, though, and that's why I'm asking for your support in donating to the final push of my successful launch.

There are gifts that I am offering for certain pledge brackets, too.  

If I don't reach my goal, all of the pledges that my friends, family, and fans have made will not be accepted, and I'm back to scraping for loose change.

I would love for you to join my team, to be a part of my crew, to become a part of my rise to the top of the industry.  

To become the rise and change of the music industry, please visit:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericpaulsound/join-eric-pauls-rise-to-the-top

I sincerely appreciate all of your continued love and support.  Without you, I would not be able to do what I do.  I promise to give back to you for the rest of my career.  I love music, and I love writing and performing my music.  This is my calling.  This is where I'm supposed to be.  Help me with one final push to make my dream come true.  Be a part of my rise, and I will return the favor.

Thank you so much, and God Bless.
      

Inches from a Life Dream Turning to Reality

It's the second day of the month of October and the weather is rather nice.  I'm really enjoying the moderate temperatures, and the brisk fall breeze.  This world is an amazing place, and I'm so grateful that I get to experience it.

So the very first launch of "Eric Paul ~ singer-songwriter," is coming up very soon.  I'm literally inches away from my life's dream and passion becoming a reality.  Once this is achieved, I don't know what I'm going to do with myself!  I'm so excited!  I can't believe that I made it all happen for myself.  By the work of my own hands, and with the drive and determination inside my heart and mind, I've almost achieved what has been a lifelong dream.  It's still surreal.  I'm still trying to grasp the reality now that I'm this close.  I'm so blessed, lucky, and grateful for everything that's happening.

I'm still just slightly weary, though, because I'm not there yet.  I haven't accomplished it yet.  I am the closest I've ever been: on the doorstep of my career, getting ready to knock on the door.  Everything I've accomplished so far during this trek has been through my hard work, the love and support of my family, the love and support of my friends and fans, and the love and support of a very dear friend of mine.  If it weren't for these things, as well as my awesome manager, my amazing producer, and the talents and gifts that the Lord has blessed me with, I would not be on the doorstep of my career preparing to knock.  

I'm so damn lucky that I have all these support and/or motivational backings in place.  Everything is starting to fit together now, like a bizarre puzzle.  When I reflect upon the past couple of years I realize that all the crazy, weird events that happened which I couldn't understand at the time, were just a piece of this puzzle.  At the time, yes, they were so incomprehensible and confusing, but now they make complete sense.  I am so grateful for those pieces coming into play, no matter how much those events or experiences hurt or confused me.  I feel bad and I am very sorry for the couple of times where others' feelings were hurt, and they were left confused.  But, I look at their lives now and notice that they are far better off and happier than they were when those events took place.  Everything is a part of God's plan and the universe brings harmony when you least understand it.  Life is beautiful.

My manager and producer have been phenomenal.  They are so knowledgeable and wise when it comes to the music industry.  With their years of experience and observation, they have and continue to guide me in the proper direction to help mold a successful career with my talents and passions.  I am the luckiest singer-songwriter on this planet.  I have the best team on my side.  I have no doubt in my mind that we will be very successful.

So, with that all being stated, I'm so damn close to my life-long dream coming true.  I can taste it, feel it, and just visualize how epic it's going to be.

I want to thank you, whether you are a family member, friend, acquaintance, dear friend, or fan of mine.  Without you, none of this would be possible.  You are a truly great person, and I am lucky to have you in my life.  Thank you for all your love and support.  I hope you understand how much you mean to me.

So, how bout this: let's grow old together.  I promise to give you a lifetime of music; to open my heart and soul and share the experiences that we will go through together as we age and explore this world, through the expression of song.