The million-dollar success [1] of Amanda Palmer's Kickstarter campaign has inspired more musicians to take to the crowd-funding platform. Including several Houston acts:
Grammy nominee Tamar Davis raised $30,000 to fund a music video.
Rock band the Last Place You Look soared past its $7,000 goal to fund a national tour. The final tally was almost $11,000.
Craig Kinsey of the Sideshow Tramps has raised $1,640 of his $3,500 album goal, with 10 days to go.
The 71's raised $13,500 from fans for a new album.
Country singer Miss Leslie raised more than $11,000 for her upcoming third album and e-book.
Christian-pop duo Jason & deMarco funded a live album with more than $16,000 from fans.
Country singer Savannah Berry raised more than $10,000 to market and promote her current EP.
Sheila Marshall raised more than $10,000 for a new CD.
Christian singer Mayra Alvarez has raised more than $8,000 of her $22,000 album goal.
Alkari raised almost $3,000 for an album.
The Robbie Seay band set a $16,500 goal for a new album and hit almost $25,000
Links:
[1] http://www.29-95.com/music/story/amanda-palmer