I don’t usually like to use this forum for business stuff – maybe that’s foolish, probably so – but it occurred to me there are some of you out there who may not be on my email list, so here goes…
My feisty new booking agent, Tom Baggott, is in the midst of booking me an ambitious national tour to help promote the release of my new album, Bound to Love, which comes out this summer on UFO Records. (I’m so excited! More on that soon…) Hopefully this tour will bring me face to face with each of you!
The summer tour is shaping up to start around the second week of June and continue with a small break here and there through August, after which I’ll be heading over to Ireland and the UK to do the same.
I love making music, and wouldn’t trade my job for anything in the world. However, *sometimes* (I use the term loosely) being a musician doesn’t provide a person with a large store of capital, i.e. enough for a car downpayment.
So, the deal I am proposing, more or less, is that if you, or your close, trustworthy friend, has an extra car or van they are not using – or are wanting to sell, but having trouble doing so, given the economic climate – I would potentially like to ‘rent’ it for a couple months. I would like to be able to do so for either the cost of the insurance, or some weekly or flat rate which makes it worth your while, but saves me more than a rental agency would.
Ideally, your vehicle resides in either central Texas, or in the Southeast, Northeast or Midwestern United States (early stops on the tour). Non-negotiably, your vehicle is reliable and comfortable for long drives by 2-3 people and a couple of guitars.
Included, as thanks for your extremely generous offering:
*An advanced copy of Bound to Love
*Lifetime guest list for you and a friend for all my shows
*** If you find yourself in the position of being able to actually donate a car for the duration of the summer tour, I will also gladly offer to give a performance in your home, or that of a friend with a big living room (!), no charge, for yourself and your friends. (If this is a brand new concept to you, you can read more about House Concerts at www.concertsinyourhome.com)***
If you are interested in making a deal (!) please drop a line to jess@jessklein.com and my management will forward it to me! Then we can start haggling : )
I am really looking forward to seeing you all on the road, and maybe pulling up in your car!
Thanks again for being such warm company for this travelin’ troubadour.
Love,
Jess
