$0/moFreeHiddenPatron count not public
$3/moCuppa Coffee - ROAD REPORTS/LIVESTREAMHiddenHi there!! Here's a way to throw JUST THREE DOLLARS a month into my virtual cup, as I busk on this virtual sidewalk.This provides vital support - THANK YOU...and includes access to-my regular ROAD REPORTS while on Tour with various major artists-direct updates when off road as well-pics, videos and narrative about the creative process-at least one livestream per week while off tour(there are at least two per week and follow up workshops)When I'm off the Road.... the Reports will be on the from-home LiveStreaming metaverse I'm trying to harness...This is all part of the 21st c. Artist Trip.....Patreon is a portal with which you can DIRECTLY access and support artists and creatives..... THANK YOU for reading this far and I hope you can join in for the reindeer games....
$5/moPatron Of The Arts - You!HiddenThank you so much for supporting at the "Patron" level.
Your support helps me keep running an independent, 21st century, self-employed musician enterprise.
It's a way to be a direct supporter of the arts, of this artist, and my mission as a performer, teacher, advocate for the arts myself.
If you would buy me a beer or a coffee once a month -- this level is perfect and HUGELY appreciated! Plus you're able to virtually attend ANY or ALL of at least EIGHT gigs a month that I do here.
Patron Level Includes update emails, Discord group, free download of select Bandcamp tracks, and:
"Sunday Acoustic Live!" A weekly, all acoustic streaming performance. Original music, a couple cool covers and always some acoustic experimentation.
"Live Book Writing" - a weekly, live session where I am simultaneously telling stories from the tour and gigging years with YES, Eddie Jobson/John Wetton, ELP, moe., Derek Trucks, Al Di Meola and many more ...while writing my book about those travels.....
Weekly Guitar FX/Sound Design Looping Workshop
Friday Night -- "ElectroGlitch Live" - A weekly, solo Electronic performance.
$10/moMusic Freaks, Progheads & WorkshoppersHiddenAccess to ALL Patron level premiums
Weekly.Synth Tutorials: Live, multi-cam demonstrations and breakdown of synth patches, and methodical walk-thru of various synthesis styles (additive, subtractive, FM, sample-based, wavetable, etc). Close-up cam feed of a wide variety of instruments, high quality stereo sound. Q & A a major feature!
Weekly Guitar FX/Sound Design Looping Workshop. Live, multi-cam demonstrations and breakdown of guitar effects, both pedal based and hardware (and occasional software) multi-FX patches. Methodical walk-thru of various effects 'families' (distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, looping). Close-up cam feed of FX and usage, high quality stereo sound. Q & A a major feature!
Access to my DISCORD channel (coming soon!!!)
"Video Rewind", a weekly watch party! Join me for a variety of Live Concert playbacks.We hangout on Zoom, watch a classic show, discuss, I tell some stories and answer questions There is a focus on shows I've been stage-tech on, or gigs I've performed. Focus on prog-rock, my Zappa band history, fusion, world music, blues, solo shows, sideman gigs and electronic music
Monthly Zoom hangout - Curated Topics -- Tour History, Artist History
Bonus Video content
$25/moThe Naturalist WorkshopHiddenIncludes everything in Prog-Aficionado Supporter Level
"Weekly Workshop", a Zoom-meeting discussion every Monday, with different topics of focus and your questions answered.
I come from a background in natural/organic foods retail and journalism. With over 15 years of natural food/product retail, more than a decade of that as a co-owner/manager of Second Nature, an incredibly successful store in Red Bank NJ. Over 37 years of plant-based and natural
"Weekly Workshop" includes group chat on transitioning to or optimizing a natural lifestyle, with a focus on food, nutrition, building immunity, optimal energy, addressing digestive issues, allergies, herbs for optimizing health, staying healthy on a budget, more plant based foods, growing food at home, finding local foods, optimizing a balanced, nutrient-rich diet etc
Live Food Prep - Once a month a livestream of a simple plant based meal prep, with Zoom discussion and hang. A chance to learn new cuisines and ideas.
Access to "Vegan On The Road" my new travelogue with great pictures, videos, maps and stories telling the story of 30 years eating veg and vegan on tour, on five continents (so far). This will be an ongoing story of how global this movement is, and perhaps help people be more creative in finding healthier options while traveling. Exclusive access to that story here on Patreon
Q&A of course, access to these images/videos will have comment features.PLUS OF COURSE ALL THE PREVIOUS MUSIC TIER ACCESS
$40/moGuitar/Bass/Synth Lessons - VIP PatronHiddenIncludes:
Access to all premiums from other levelsOne, Private 45min Guitar, Bass or Synthesis Lesson per month, 12 lessons per yearLessons are on Zoom, with HQ Audio and a multi cam shoot showing instrument(s) and equipment where applicable to the lesson.Lesson optionally recorded for your viewing later.
Weekly "Zoom Coffee Hang" (30 min morning coffee Zoom Meetup, Scheduled individually)
Guitar, Synth or Bass on TWO (2) tracks per paid year(I will overdub with professional studio quality on your tracks/stems)
- All Bandcamp tracks downloads
- Weekly Sunday Live! stream performance
- Weekly Synth Workshop/Hangout
- Weekly Roundtable Music Chat - "Prog History: 30 yrs On The Road"
- WeeklyGUITAR FX/LOOPING WORKSHOP - a livestreamed, solo, loop oriented guitar extravaganza. 45-60 minutes, multi cam HD stereo. Q&A and demonstration/performance.
- Access to Exclusive Live Downloads.