The Loretta James Band

We will be recording our first CD at The Spirit Ranch with legendary engineer Bud Snyder (Greg Allman, Dickey Betts, Oteil Burbridge, Gov’t Mule, The Allman Brothers, Derek Trucks, Jimmy Fadden) and award-winning Southern Soul producer John "Dash" Dixon (Bobby Stringer, Betty Padgett).

DETAILS:
+ Recording begins January 13, 2010.
+ The recording wrap party will be held at The Ranch on the afternoon of Sunday, January 24.
+ We expect to release the CD in early April.
+ Donors will receive regular updates as well as other little goodies along the way, such as exclusive free song downloads and whatever else we can give to express our gratitude for your generosity.

The Band:
Loretta Lynne James - Vocals
John "Dash" Dixon - Organ, Keys
Bill Vinhage - Saxophones
Bobby Ray Bishop - Guitar
Dale Horton - Bass
Kerri Collings - Drums

With Special Guests:
Michael Murray - Guitar
Jimi Gee - Guitar
Henry Lawrence - Vocals
Curtis Salgado - Harmonica
Steve Scott - Harmonica

We're still working on the list of players...stay tuned....

We will be doing a final fundraising concert featuring local musicians on January 10, 2010 at Ace's Live Music Venue. Please see Gigs page for info.

Here's How It Works:

You make a donation that helps us make our first CD.
In return, we give you nice gift(s).
The higher the donation level, the juicier the gifts!

The UNDEFEATED Team

Larry Henry
Jeff & Rena
Red Kelly
Sylvester Sartor Jr.
Renee Bennett
Mary Ann Speciak
Beverly Finan
Suzanne Doyle
Joe Oelker
Don McKeon
Terry Tbone Rhodes
Cody Oelker
Charlie Boyer
Jim Hartzell
"Just John"
Jeff Johnson
Mike McMahon
Rick Cutrona
George Allan Cates Moe
Traci Cannon
Darren Cooper
Jean-Louis Hamiche

Thank you ALL for your donations!

Corporate Sponsors

Jazz & Blues Florida
Ace's Live Music Venue
Where Will We Go Tonight?
Sarasota Scene & Be Seen
WSLR 96.5 LPFM
Asylum Clothing
Hair's To You Hair Saloon
The Cortez Kitchen

$10 - LJB FAN: Digital download of the CD before it's released.
$25 - LJB FRIEND: Advance signed copy of the CD before it's released.
$50 - LJB SUPPORTER: All of the above and a "Thank You" on the liner notes.
$100 - LJB JR. PRODUCER: All of the above, a band T-shirt that says "Producer" on the back and one VIP pass to the recording wrap party.
$500 - LJB PRODUCER: All of the above, Executive Producer credit on the liner notes and two VIP passes to the wrap party.
$1,000 - LJB PATRON: All of the above, a day in the studio with us and four VIP passes to the wrap party.
$5,000 - LJB VIP: All of the above, we'll do a private concert at your house (anywhere in North America) plus you get to sing or play on the CD.
$10,000 - LJB VVIP: Basically the same as VIP level, but you give us more money.
All funds raised will be used to produce, distribute and promote the CD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!