Li'l Chuck - NEW ALBUM - Utility Blues

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Li'l Chuck - NEW ALBUM - Utility Blues

Project 2016-11-04 15:57:09 +1300

 

 

         

Hi, I am Li’ Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine from Christchurch, New Zealand.

I recently finished recording my second album UTILITY BLUES and I need your help to release it.

My request is pretty simple, I would love you to buy a copy in advance!

 

You can grab yourself a signed copy of the album, get your name in the liner notes, have me come play a house concert for friends and family or even come to my own home have a cuppa, home baking, a harmonica lesson and see my recording set up!

All rewards are to the right of the page

 

Your contribution will go towards:

Mixing | Mastering | Graphic Design | Pressing | PR | Marketing

 

Planned release date : March 2017

 

PledgeMe is an all or nothing crowdfunding site, so, if I don't reach the target goal of $8,000 I don't see a cent!

 

If you can contribute MARVELOUS, if not, I completely understand!

Sharing this campaign via social media + word of mouth will help make a huge difference!

 

Many thanks
Davey / Li'l Chuck

        

 

 
 
 

I am the real deal. I am not a novelty act or a flash in the pan. You won't find me on a bandwagon. My One man Band journey started in the late 1980's when I saw my first one man band busking on the streets of Manchester, England. The release of my first album (almost 25 years later) was met with such positive reviews that it gave me a massive boost of confidence and the drive to have a crack at a follow-up. Personally,  I am really chuffed with the result of UTILITY BLUES.

 

I have spent years working on my craft and the album is an absolute snapshot of where I am currently at - "what you see and hear is what you get". The album is 100% live with no overdubs, additional instruments or tweaks. Just me in the studio recording everything simultaneously, choosing the best 'takes' that I could capture. My personal pride is in my songwriting above anything else.

 

I am a multitasking man on multiple levels, I am a family man with very supportive children and a very supportive & patient wife... in addition to my music career, my other main gig is being Daddy Daycare to my 2 young girls.

 

In essence, being a one man band is not only about being the musician but being the songwriter, album engineer, website designer, marketing manager, shameless self-promoter, artistic director, social media guru, booking agent..... I am 100% self-managed! I have no funding or record company backing, all I want to do is make music for YOU -  the folks who want to listen.

 

Whoever invests in my album can have the nice warm fuzzy feeling that no corporates are gonna earn a penny from this, just me, Li'l old me, the Li'l old ( well, middle aged) one man band from Christchurch.

 

Oh did I forget to say it is 100% NZ too?

Recorded in Christchurch

Mixed in Lyttelton by Ben Edwards

Mastered in Christchurch

Cover designed in Christchurch

Album cover shot on The Port Hills

Pressed by Stebbing in Auckland

 

Thank you for taking the time to read about my campaign!

Thank you for your support and please do share with family and friends.

Your support is very much appreciated!

Davey aka Li'l Chuck

 

 

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE

SPOTIFY | ITUNES

 
 
Facebook
Twitter
Website
YouTube
Spotify

 

 

Comments

Updates 5

Thanks you! No.6 in the charts...

28/03/2017 at 7:20 PM

 

HI Pledgers, I hope you all recieved your rewards and albums ok. 

Just a quick note to say my album is currently at No. 6 in the Official NZ Music Charts, NZ albums.

Thank you I couldn't have done it without you!

If you are in Auckland on 8th April, I will be performing at The Wine Cellar.

http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/6401/Lil-Chuck---Utility-Blues-Album-Release-Show.utr

 

Cheers for now, Davey / Li'l Chuck.

 

My album 'Utility Blues' is released!

17/03/2017 at 6:55 AM

Utility Blues is released!

Thank you, thank you, I couldn't have done it without you!
All the albums and rewards have been dispatched via NZ post, Hand or Email and should be with you now or very shortly - Please keep your eye out!
Remember it is my album release show at The Wunderbar, Lyttelton tomorrow (Sat 18th March). Please spread the word and I hope to see you!
 
To celebrate, attached is a new live video.. one of the tracks on the album - Whiskey and Ginger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIr7N9pT3AA
 
Cheers for now, Davey / Li'l Chuck.
 

You need to pledge to see this update.

Thank you to all of you who have pledged so far! - 4 days to go...

20/12/2016 at 10:37 AM

4 days to go... 

Thank you to all of you who have pledged so far!

I have been overwhelmed by your support so far and it feels wonderful to know that you have faith in me and my music.

I still have a fair way to go to achieve my 8k goal but there is still time. Please can you spread the word.

If you have friends who may be interested on my harmonica & lesson package, house concerts etc, please tell them about my campaign. The wider the net, the more chance I have... remember its an all or nothing campaign. 

Thanks again and best wishes for the festive season.

Keep rockin', Davey / Li'l Chuck

Thank You!

Thank You & Reward Video

30/11/2016 at 3:51 PM

HI Folks, well Im am about 6 days into my campaign! What a start.. a whopping 20% of the way there. Thank you to all who have pledged in the first week! I still have a long way to go so please keep spreading the word and sharing my PledgeMe posts. Don't forget to tell ya mates, friends, family & bloke you meet in the pub.

I have made a new reward video for my $500 queen of home baking reward. Please take a look and let me know what you think. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1iUnkCBY_o

 

I had a great launch show on Saturday night. top gig! Thanks to those who came.

remember you can also follow me on social media - please subscribe to -

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/skifflemachine/

Twitter https://twitter.com/skifflemachine

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAJ5wzUNjPqNR5pdSQm3TxA

 

All the best for now and many thanks again. Cheers, Davey / Li'l Chuck.

 

    Pledgers 84

    Heather McNeur
    26/11/2016 at 6:08pm
    Michael Hodder
    26/11/2016 at 5:43pm
    Winter
    26/11/2016 at 2:07pm

    "We really enjoy your live performances mate, so good luck with the album."

    Mark Hobson
    26/11/2016 at 12:49pm
    Miranda Clare
    26/11/2016 at 11:03am

    "Good luck reaching your goal Davey "

    Hayden
    26/11/2016 at 7:05am
    Hayden
    26/11/2016 at 7:01am
    Dawn Hendrikse
    25/11/2016 at 11:30pm

    "I fully support your project and will share all over the place - Dawn x"

    Chas williams
    25/11/2016 at 8:48pm
    Caleb Isaacs
    25/11/2016 at 3:43pm

    "Good on ya D, good luck mate!"

    Sophie Baty
    25/11/2016 at 3:41pm
    Jonny Pipe
    25/11/2016 at 1:36pm
    Talon Adams
    25/11/2016 at 11:50am
    Ally
    25/11/2016 at 10:51am

    "Happy to support you...always a wonderful night out when you're playing. Love your attitude and really enjoy your music. So talented :)"

    Tom Gregg
    25/11/2016 at 10:39am

    "Davey deserves every support. Good and hardworking musician 😉 "

    Nick Brandon
    25/11/2016 at 10:31am
    Songbroker
    25/11/2016 at 10:24am
    Dave Lane
    25/11/2016 at 10:23am

    "I need to help you find the space to create, because what comes out of your mind delights so many of us! This is the way forward."

    deborah wilding
    25/11/2016 at 9:11am
    philip king
    25/11/2016 at 9:08am

    "great idea - look forward to the second album"

    Mark Lewis
    25/11/2016 at 9:02am

    "This man needs help! Davey is a great guy, talented and very genuine, get behind him and support this true artist."

    Diana Hinterleitner
    25/11/2016 at 8:45am

    "Davey - wishing you all the best with your campaign - Diana & Frank"

    Chris Gibbs
    25/11/2016 at 8:41am

    "L'il Chuck entertains everyday, everywhere, rain or shine - a one-man band truly deserving of some support!"

    Mark Bailey
    24/11/2016 at 11:28pm

    Followers 2

    Followers of Li'l Chuck - NEW ALBUM - Utility Blues

    Li'l Chuck - NEW ALBUM - Utility Blues

    Project 2016-11-04 15:57:09 +1300

     

     

             

    Hi, I am Li’ Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine from Christchurch, New Zealand.

    I recently finished recording my second album UTILITY BLUES and I need your help to release it.

    My request is pretty simple, I would love you to buy a copy in advance!

     

    You can grab yourself a signed copy of the album, get your name in the liner notes, have me come play a house concert for friends and family or even come to my own home have a cuppa, home baking, a harmonica lesson and see my recording set up!

    All rewards are to the right of the page

     

    Your contribution will go towards:

    Mixing | Mastering | Graphic Design | Pressing | PR | Marketing

     

    Planned release date : March 2017

     

    PledgeMe is an all or nothing crowdfunding site, so, if I don't reach the target goal of $8,000 I don't see a cent!

     

    If you can contribute MARVELOUS, if not, I completely understand!

    Sharing this campaign via social media + word of mouth will help make a huge difference!

     

    Many thanks
    Davey / Li'l Chuck

            

     

     
     
     

    I am the real deal. I am not a novelty act or a flash in the pan. You won't find me on a bandwagon. My One man Band journey started in the late 1980's when I saw my first one man band busking on the streets of Manchester, England. The release of my first album (almost 25 years later) was met with such positive reviews that it gave me a massive boost of confidence and the drive to have a crack at a follow-up. Personally,  I am really chuffed with the result of UTILITY BLUES.

     

    I have spent years working on my craft and the album is an absolute snapshot of where I am currently at - "what you see and hear is what you get". The album is 100% live with no overdubs, additional instruments or tweaks. Just me in the studio recording everything simultaneously, choosing the best 'takes' that I could capture. My personal pride is in my songwriting above anything else.

     

    I am a multitasking man on multiple levels, I am a family man with very supportive children and a very supportive & patient wife... in addition to my music career, my other main gig is being Daddy Daycare to my 2 young girls.

     

    In essence, being a one man band is not only about being the musician but being the songwriter, album engineer, website designer, marketing manager, shameless self-promoter, artistic director, social media guru, booking agent..... I am 100% self-managed! I have no funding or record company backing, all I want to do is make music for YOU -  the folks who want to listen.

     

    Whoever invests in my album can have the nice warm fuzzy feeling that no corporates are gonna earn a penny from this, just me, Li'l old me, the Li'l old ( well, middle aged) one man band from Christchurch.

     

    Oh did I forget to say it is 100% NZ too?

    Recorded in Christchurch

    Mixed in Lyttelton by Ben Edwards

    Mastered in Christchurch

    Cover designed in Christchurch

    Album cover shot on The Port Hills

    Pressed by Stebbing in Auckland

     

    Thank you for taking the time to read about my campaign!

    Thank you for your support and please do share with family and friends.

    Your support is very much appreciated!

    Davey aka Li'l Chuck

     

     

    FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE

    SPOTIFY | ITUNES

     
     
    Facebook
    Twitter
    Website
    YouTube
    Spotify

     

     

    Comments

    Thanks you! No.6 in the charts...

    28/03/2017 at 7:20 PM

     

    HI Pledgers, I hope you all recieved your rewards and albums ok. 

    Just a quick note to say my album is currently at No. 6 in the Official NZ Music Charts, NZ albums.

    Thank you I couldn't have done it without you!

    If you are in Auckland on 8th April, I will be performing at The Wine Cellar.

    http://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/6401/Lil-Chuck---Utility-Blues-Album-Release-Show.utr

     

    Cheers for now, Davey / Li'l Chuck.

     

    My album 'Utility Blues' is released!

    17/03/2017 at 6:55 AM

    Utility Blues is released!

    Thank you, thank you, I couldn't have done it without you!
    All the albums and rewards have been dispatched via NZ post, Hand or Email and should be with you now or very shortly - Please keep your eye out!
    Remember it is my album release show at The Wunderbar, Lyttelton tomorrow (Sat 18th March). Please spread the word and I hope to see you!
     
    To celebrate, attached is a new live video.. one of the tracks on the album - Whiskey and Ginger.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIr7N9pT3AA
     
    Cheers for now, Davey / Li'l Chuck.
     

    You need to pledge to see this update.

    Thank you to all of you who have pledged so far! - 4 days to go...

    20/12/2016 at 10:37 AM

    4 days to go... 

    Thank you to all of you who have pledged so far!

    I have been overwhelmed by your support so far and it feels wonderful to know that you have faith in me and my music.

    I still have a fair way to go to achieve my 8k goal but there is still time. Please can you spread the word.

    If you have friends who may be interested on my harmonica & lesson package, house concerts etc, please tell them about my campaign. The wider the net, the more chance I have... remember its an all or nothing campaign. 

    Thanks again and best wishes for the festive season.

    Keep rockin', Davey / Li'l Chuck

    Thank You!

    Thank You & Reward Video

    30/11/2016 at 3:51 PM

    HI Folks, well Im am about 6 days into my campaign! What a start.. a whopping 20% of the way there. Thank you to all who have pledged in the first week! I still have a long way to go so please keep spreading the word and sharing my PledgeMe posts. Don't forget to tell ya mates, friends, family & bloke you meet in the pub.

    I have made a new reward video for my $500 queen of home baking reward. Please take a look and let me know what you think. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1iUnkCBY_o

     

    I had a great launch show on Saturday night. top gig! Thanks to those who came.

    remember you can also follow me on social media - please subscribe to -

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/skifflemachine/

    Twitter https://twitter.com/skifflemachine

    Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAJ5wzUNjPqNR5pdSQm3TxA

     

    All the best for now and many thanks again. Cheers, Davey / Li'l Chuck.

     

      Heather McNeur
      26/11/2016 at 6:08pm
      Michael Hodder
      26/11/2016 at 5:43pm
      Winter
      26/11/2016 at 2:07pm

      "We really enjoy your live performances mate, so good luck with the album."

      Mark Hobson
      26/11/2016 at 12:49pm
      Miranda Clare
      26/11/2016 at 11:03am

      "Good luck reaching your goal Davey "

      Hayden
      26/11/2016 at 7:05am
      Hayden
      26/11/2016 at 7:01am
      Dawn Hendrikse
      25/11/2016 at 11:30pm

      "I fully support your project and will share all over the place - Dawn x"

      Chas williams
      25/11/2016 at 8:48pm
      Caleb Isaacs
      25/11/2016 at 3:43pm

      "Good on ya D, good luck mate!"

      Sophie Baty
      25/11/2016 at 3:41pm
      Jonny Pipe
      25/11/2016 at 1:36pm
      Talon Adams
      25/11/2016 at 11:50am
      Ally
      25/11/2016 at 10:51am

      "Happy to support you...always a wonderful night out when you're playing. Love your attitude and really enjoy your music. So talented :)"

      Tom Gregg
      25/11/2016 at 10:39am

      "Davey deserves every support. Good and hardworking musician 😉 "

      Nick Brandon
      25/11/2016 at 10:31am
      Songbroker
      25/11/2016 at 10:24am
      Dave Lane
      25/11/2016 at 10:23am

      "I need to help you find the space to create, because what comes out of your mind delights so many of us! This is the way forward."

      deborah wilding
      25/11/2016 at 9:11am
      philip king
      25/11/2016 at 9:08am

      "great idea - look forward to the second album"

      Mark Lewis
      25/11/2016 at 9:02am

      "This man needs help! Davey is a great guy, talented and very genuine, get behind him and support this true artist."

      Diana Hinterleitner
      25/11/2016 at 8:45am

      "Davey - wishing you all the best with your campaign - Diana & Frank"

      Chris Gibbs
      25/11/2016 at 8:41am

      "L'il Chuck entertains everyday, everywhere, rain or shine - a one-man band truly deserving of some support!"

      Mark Bailey
      24/11/2016 at 11:28pm

      Followers of Li'l Chuck - NEW ALBUM - Utility Blues

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 24/12/2016 at 10:00 PM.