THANK YOU doesn't cover it...doesn't even come close.

When my wife set me down at the table a few days ago to give me my birthday card and my birthday beer I would never have guessed she was giving me the biggest birthday surprise ever.

FULLY FUNDED!

Opening my birthday card revealed that while I was struggling to figure out how we were going to make up a $3K deficit in funding, she quietly removed my access to social media, and went on a wild fundraising campaign reaching out to additional backers and EXCEEDING our original goal.  Needless to say, I was (and still am) floored!  It took me a few days to really let it sink in that everything I was hoping for on this project continues to fall into place, even when it probably shouldn't.

At the ripe old age of 45, I feel like I'm getting a chance to see what I can really do with my music, and that's what I've always really wanted.  It sounds cliché, but it's never been about "making it", or fame and riches (I mean, that would be nice and all though!).   Recently, I had a friend come out to a show and tell me how much they connect with one of my songs called "The Joke". It's about the struggle of family farms, and the hand-me-down nature of them.  Moments like that are REALLY special to me- and if I'm being honest, that's what I'm chasing.

I'm officially 24 days away from being in the studio.  Now, I get to focus on the pre-production and creative work.  I get to focus on the music, the writing, the merch designs, and making damn sure I crank out something you all can be proud of supporting.  To my friends, family, and everyone in between who has gotten behind me on this, please know I couldn't have gotten this far without you.

Thank you doesn't cover it...not by a long shot.