On August 26, 2024, I began the recording of my first studio album. I'm beyond excited. I need your help to fully birth this creative project. Please read more about the project below.

The Spirit of the Project: This album is light and soft. I want to share it with the world to remind us that there is another form of power. Yes, there is a power that crushes, but there is also a power that lifts.

More About the Album: The album is a personal and civic journey, nine songs written over five years. The recording style is "live recording."

The Studio & Engineer: Pepperbox Studio in Lincoln, Vermont, owned and engineered by Kristina Stykos. The studio is solar-powered, woman-owned, and community-focused. To hear samples of her recordings' sound, visit here.

What Is Needed: I'm seeking to raise $2K to complete creation of this album (including editing, mixing, mastering, and pressing). You can donate here on GoFundMe or by mailing a check written out to Claire Bates to P.O. Box 232, Randolph, VT 05060.

What You'll Receive: You'll know that this album exists because of you. If you donate $10 or more, I will send you an album in your preferred form (CD or album download) once this project is completed. (I can also do that in multiples!) If you give $100 or more, I want to put your name (or your dedication to someone else's name) in the liner notes, and you'll earn my endless thanks, which you might already have.

Feel free to drop me a line as this project unfolds!