LEE LEE'S DEBUT SOLO ALBUM

I have been writing poetry and songs since I was in high school.  I have been singing since I could talk.  I never knew how I would arrive at this time in my life but, it has happened.  I am recording a debut solo album. 10 songs (an11th and 12th in the making) mined from the last 15 years of my life.  I have performed them and I have taken time away to revisit them with fresh eyes.  It is time to share them with you.  I have searched my years of music collaboration in Missoula and beyond to establish a team of amazing musicians and one awesome sound engineer. We have been working hard to see that these songs arrive at their fullest expression. I have already accomplished so much, recording almost all the songs in their most naked form (me on guitar and vocals) and now I need your help. I am asking for donations, however small or large, ($5 HELPS!) to reach my goal. Asking for money is a challenge for me but, I believe in this collection of songs. I believe they are worth sharing so they can serve to enrich our lives and reveal our deeper connections.  My goal is to raise $10,000.  This will cover the costs in the budget outlined below:

$2,500........Sound engineer
$1,500........ Band (3 persons) $50/song,10 songs
$1,500........30 voice choir, $50/song,1 song
$50..............Violin,1 song
$50..............Backing vocals, 1 song
$150............3 part horn section, 1 song
$150............3 part backing vocals, 1 song
$50..............Piano, 1 song
$500.............Equipment rental, food, video and photography for choir recording
$1000...........Mixing and mastering
$2,500..........Album artwork, initial album order and CD release details
$50...............Misc
$10,000.........Grand Total

Special thanks to my dad, John McAfee, who made the first donation! I am forever grateful for each and any donation.  Any funds leftover will be distributed amongst collaborating musicians. I would not be me without you. Gratefully yours, Lee Lee