Not 60 Days, Not 6 Days, But 6 Hours: Pledge Update!
By Andy, Ean & Kris | August 2, 2011
Less than 6 hours after the launched, your outstanding support propelled the campaign through the 100% target, and into PledgeMusic’s record books.
Thank you and well done to everyone who has helped Ginger to become the fastest growing campaign in Pledge history!
It isn’t over yet though – the 100% target was what we needed to ensure the triple album can go ahead, but the Headline grabbing campaign will continue to run for the next 60 days.
Don’t worry if you thought you’d missed your chance, you can still pre-order your copy , although if you want to secure one of the ‘Special Thanks’ CD and Limited Edition Vinyl exclusives, you’ll need to hurry as there are now fewer than 40 remaining.
We’re closing in fast on 200% raised, so keep an eye on the Pledge counter and let’s see how high that meter goes!
Music made for the people by the people
By Ginger | August 2, 2011
I love music being independent. Always have.
The D.I.Y approach has appealed to me since I watched the original punks gatecrash the charts and infuriate the press. But the thing was, they couldn’t be stopped because the people were behind their militant stance and the mainstream could only stubbornly hope that they’d just go away. But we never went away. Revolution was born.
I remember thinking how cool it was to hear Jimmy Saville, on Radio One, refer to ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ as, simply, ‘Nevermind’. And when “God Save The Queen” stormed the charts at number one? Well, there just wasn’t a number one that week, the slot was left blank.
But we all knew. To the believers this was victory.
What I want to do is keep that spirit thriving. Music made for the people by the people.
This triple album will be exclusive to the people who pledge to get it made. The general public will have to make do with a single album of around 12 songs, which you Pledgers will choose for me – thanks! – while the 30 song extravaganza will only ever be property of the hardcore. The people who believe.
We will also bring you devoted pledgers studio video reports following every step of the recording process, allowing you into our inner sanctum, bringing you closer than ever before. Hey, you’re paying for this, it’s only appropriate that you get to see how your cash is being used.
And just to clarify, this is a completely different project to Ginger Wildheart Mutation ‘The Frankenstein Effect’.
Very different indeed.
Of the money you pledge we will donate 10% to Save The Children.
The catch? There is no catch. If this works we will continue to bring you great offers like this. Albums, holidays, exclusive performances and so much more. Believe me this is just the beginning.
I pray that your generosity and love of music makes this project possible.
Come on. I know we can do this.
Now, please just prove me right.
Gx
(Ed: See this post for full details on how to help with this fantastic project.)
PledgeMusic campaign for Ginger’s next project!
By Andy B | August 2, 2011
Today we launch a campaign that will aim to release Ginger’s next record – a triple album no less! That’s 30 brand-spanking new tracks up for grabs!
The way it will work is you help to fund the recording and production of the album up front, making you the fan a part of the “record company”, and taking the control away from the big labels to keep this a truly independent release. Once the target has been reached, pledged money will be drawn from your account, the album will be recorded and then released to you as soon as it’s finished.
If the target isn’t reached in time, then the project doesn’t happen at all, and no money will be taken from anyone… but we don’t want that now do we?
You can hear what Ginger has to say about the project here:
There are 4 options in which you can show your support:
Option 1: Digital album – £10
You will get all 30 songs digitally delivered to your inbox for just £10, as well as access to exclusive online content during the making of the album!! That’s just 30 pence a song. Bargain.
Option 2: Deluxe 3 CD Set – £20
Only available to those that pre order this triple album, this 3 CD set will contain all 30 songs recorded for this project and will never be available to buy in shops. It will be strictly made to order. You’ll also receive all 30 songs digitally & access to all the exclusive online content.
Option 3: Signed CD Set – £25
As option 2 above, but all signed by Ginger himself.
Option 4: The Ultimate Contribution! Special Thanks CD & Ltd Edition Vinyl Set – £100
You’ll be personally thanked in the liner notes of the CD booklet and receive a limited edition Deluxe Triple Album Vinyl Set, as well as a signed triple CD and the digital download of all 30 tracks. This is strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide, and is something a bit special indeed!
Please give what you can to ensure this project is a success. As an added incentive, if we get there then 10% of the pledge fund will donated to Save The Children, so it’s not just us fans that will benefit!
You can find the PledgeMusic page , where you can offer your contribution to this unique project.
Ginger Festival Appearances
By Ean | July 20, 2011
Ginger Wildheart and Friends will be fuelling the party atmosphere at a couple of upcoming UK festivals.
On Saturday 3rd September, the band Headlines the 21st Anniversary Stormin’ The Castle Custom Bike Show in County Durham.
Followed by a trip south, on Sunday 4th September, to help the fantastic Terrorvision bring the weekend to a close at Norfolk Spectacular in Norwich.
See the Live page for ticket details, and let us know if you’re coming on the relevant Facebook Event Pages.
FREE Ginger Show!
By Andy B | June 30, 2011
Ginger will be playing a FREE gig at The Asylum in Birmingham on July 6th as a warm up for this year’s Sonisphere Festival.
Ginger will be joined by ‘Random’ Jon Poole, Rich Jones & Denzil, and will play both an electric and an acoustic set. Support will come from Exit_International and Vincent & The OnePotts to entertain you in between sets.
There are no tickets – just turn up and enjoy the party! Doors open at 7pm and the night will finish at 10.30pm. We have a capacity of 500 so should be able to accommodate everyone. Please note this is strictly an 18+ gig.
Remember this is a FREE gig, so get down early & bring your friends with you for a very special night. There will also be an exclusive Asylum t-shirt available just for this gig.
Ginger and Friends to play Sonisphere
By Andy B | June 30, 2011
Ginger has been announced on the bill for this years Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth.
He will play the Bohemia stage on Saturday 9th July, on stage at 7.25pm. Joining him will be ‘Random’ Jon Poole, Rich Jones and Denzil, and between them they will be rattling through a set of Wildhearts material to entertain you all.
Tickets are available from the Sonisphere ticket store here.
Ginger’s Guitar Auction Raises £17,000
By Ean | May 30, 2011
Ginger’s Gibson Les Paul charity auction in aid of the British Red Cross came to a fantastic end last night.
The guitar broke the £5,000 reserve shortly after the auction was posted, climbing steadily throughout the week, before a flurry of late bidding and counter-bidding took the total to an impressive £17,000 which will go to help those in desperate need throughout the world.
In thanks to the winning bidder – an incredibly generous Japanese fan from Sendai – and to all those who helped to spread the word, Ginger Tweeted:
“SEVENTEEN FUCKING THOUSAND POUNDS!”,”I am the luckiest motherfucker out there. I’m in LOVE with you lot. You are fucking edible. Thank you. x”
before the following statement was issued:
“I feel proud to feel this connected to my supporters. I’m a very lucky guy. The money from the guitar will mean more to some than the memories mean to me. Often we have to give things away to get things in life, and in this case I’ll be receiving the gift of helping someone less fortunate than myself.”
FREE Album Download
By Ean | May 28, 2011
As a bit of a taster for the recently announced live dates in August, we’re making the deleted 16 track acoustic album Potatoes And You available as a FREE download.
You can get the download from Ginger’s Bandcamp, where you’ll also find a reminder of the dates and links to all the Facebook event pages.
Please download, pass on and enjoy!
Stormin’ The Castle Festival
By Ean | May 28, 2011
Ginger Wildheart and Friends have been confirmed to headline the main stage at Stormin’ The Castle festival on Saturday 3rd September.
The festival is a fund-raising Rally and Custom bike show in aid of the Motorcycle Action Group, features two live music stages, and takes place at Witton Castle Country Park in Co. Durham over the weekend 2nd-4th September.
Tickets are £25 in advance.
For more details, and to buy tickets, visit: storminthecastle.co.uk
Ginger’s Acoustic Tour Part II
By Ean | May 28, 2011
We’re pleased to announce that Ginger will be heading out for more Acoustic fun and games in the summer.
The new UK Tour dates will take place in August, and are as follows:
• Tue 16 Aug – Wrexham, Central Station – Event Page
• Wed 17 Aug – Stoke, Sugarmill – Event Page
• Thu 18 Aug – Bolton, Dog & Partridge – Event Page
• Fri 19 Aug – Newcastle-upon-Tyne, O2 Academy 2 – Event Page
• Sat 20 Aug – Huddersfield, Parish – Event Page
• Sun 21 Aug – Bedford, Esquires – Event Page
• Mon 22 Aug – Oxford, O2 Academy 2 – Event Page
• Tue 23 Aug – Brighton, The Hydrant – Event Page
• Wed 24 Aug – Exeter, Cavern – Event Page
• Thu 25 Aug – Plymouth, White Rabbit – Event Page
Ginger will be ably assisted, although perhaps aided and abetted would be more accurate, by ‘Random’ Jon Poole and Eureka Machines’ Chris Catalyst, and special guests once again will be Willie Dowling & John Steel of the wonderful Jackdaw4. Anyone who caught the first leg will tell you that this is an evening not to be missed!
There are Facebook Event Pages for each date, so please let us know if you’re coming.
Tickets will be on sale soon. Keep checking the website for links.