Five Times August is creating New Music

In with the new... let's make it happen together!

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Milestone Goals
New Studio Single!
$400 per song
Help finish Five Times August's first new studio single in 4 years! Reaching this goal will thereafter help keep up the quality of work FTA releases and eventually lead to a brand new album for the masses!
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About

Five Times August is the solo project of singer/songwriter Bradley James Skistimas. Often noted as the poster child of “Do It Yourself” indie artists, Skistimas’ music with FTA has been licensed over 80 times to popular TV shows, commercials, and indie films. Five Times August was the first completely unsigned artist in history to get an album nationally distributed across the United States in Walmart stores. Tour dates have spanned 48 states, 350 colleges, and supporting slots with some the nations most popular acts. He’s also had featured press in People Magazine, Billboard, Guitar Player, Songwriter Magazine, USA Today, Teen Vogue, and much more. Most recently the popular social music site BEAT100 garnered Five Times August with the “Ultimate Musician Award” for 2013.

Location

Dallas, TX, USA

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Friends & Fans,

Thanks for stopping by the new Five Times August Patreon page. It's been a while since FTA has put out anything new and I was thinking it's time we change that. For those who aren't familiar, Patreon is kind of like an ongoing Kickstarter or PledgeMusic crowd funding site, but, instead of shooting to raise one big amount for one big project (like a full length album) we'll be collecting smaller amounts each month that will allow me to continuously release new tunes on a regular basis.

What You Do:
Simple, become a Patron! Create your account and choose an amount in which you'd like to support each new song that Five Times August releases. Every time a new single is put out you'll be charged that amount. No worries, you can set a cap on how much you want to spend a month if I was to have a REALLY productive month. But just to be transparent, I'm only planning to release 1-2 songs a month (if that helps). The great thing is the more you give, the more you get in rewards :) From sending you postcards in the mail, access to rare archived recordings, to special one-on-one online guitar lessons via Skype (see below), there's some cool stuff available so check it out. *Note that you can also change how much you'd like to give at any time so you're not locked in to any one amount forever!*

So, in short, think of this as sort of a "pay what you want" monthly subscription to Five Times August with exclusive access to stuff you can't get anywhere else! Pretty cool :)

What I Do:
In exchange for your support I'll be working on brand new original music for you. I'll also be recording some cover songs here and there and putting together new YouTube videos for the masses, all of which you'll be the first to see & hear. The idea is to have something new for your ears to enjoy each month. You'll also have access to a Patron-only feed where I'll be in direct contact with you. I'll be utilizing the feed to communicate with you on a regular basis, start open conversations, get to know you better, and post stuff that won't be on Facebook and Twitter. This will be a whole separate form of communication than the social sites, much more personal and special :)

And Then:
Eventually I'll be taking the best of all these future recordings and putting them together for a brand new Five Times August album. This is going to be a great way for you to follow that journey and also get the rare stuff that eventually won't make it on the new album, like all the cover songs and home demos, etc. 

So, welcome and thank you so much for becoming a Patron of Five Times August.
You're the best and I'll talk to you soon!

Gratefully,
- Brad w/ Five Times August

Pledge $10.00 or more per song

1 patron
Vintage Postcard w/ Personal Message
- Everybody likes to get mail! Each month I'll send you a unique postcard from one of the local antique shops from where I live. I'll personalize the message with a kind hello or a few lyrics from whatever song I am working on at the time. One postcard per song released, so if I happen to release 2 songs in a month you'll get two postcards from me :) Each will be different from the next and specifically written and addressed for YOU!
Five Times August Archive Collection
- In addition to accessing all the new material coming soon you'll also have deep access into the FTA vaults! This could be go as far back as old cassette tape recordings from high school (pre-FTA) and run the gamut of live bootleg recordings, outtakes, alternate versions, alternate mixes, or even taking from my personal "idea tapes" which feature the earliest possible recordings of popular tracks that eventually made it onto album and sometimes didn't make it far at all. These special recordings will not be available anywhere else but here and will offer insight into my creative process and growth as an artist and songwriter from the very very beginning.
New Song Downloads
- You get first dibs on new material before anyone else! This will range from brand new studio singles and album tracks, cover songs, and demos of material that has yet been released!
Exclusive Access To My Patron-Only Feed
- I'll be utilizing the feed to communicate with you on a regular basis, start open conversations, get to know you better, and post stuff that won't be on Facebook and Twitter. This will be a whole separate form of communication than the social sites, much more personal and special :)

Pledge $20.00 or more per song

(Limited 5 of 5 left)
Handwritten Lyrics
- If you're looking for something to Ebay down the road that will be worth trillions of dollars this one's for you. I will sit down and personally write out the lyrics to whatever song I am releasing to Patron at that time, whether it's an original or cover song, and mail 'em straight to your doorstep to frame and hang on the wall or keep in a nice book until it's time to donate to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, your call.
Five Times August Archive Collection
- In addition to accessing all the new material coming soon you'll also have deep access into the FTA vaults! This could be go as far back as old cassette tape recordings from high school (pre-FTA) and run the gamut of live bootleg recordings, outtakes, alternate versions, alternate mixes, or even taking from my personal "idea tapes" which feature the earliest possible recordings of popular tracks that eventually made it onto album and sometimes didn't make it far at all. These special recordings will not be available anywhere else but here and will offer insight into my creative process and growth as an artist and songwriter from the very very beginning.
New Song Downloads
- You get first dibs on new material before anyone else! This will range from brand new studio singles and album tracks, cover songs, and demos of material that has yet been released!
Exclusive Access To My Patron-Only Feed
- I'll be utilizing the feed to communicate with you on a regular basis, start open conversations, get to know you better, and post stuff that won't be on Facebook and Twitter. This will be a whole separate form of communication than the social sites, much more personal and special :)

Pledge $30.00 or more per song

(Limited 5 of 5 left)
30 Minute Skype Guitar Lessons
- For the first time ever I am offering up my services as a guitar teacher to a limited number of fans. I'll sit down with you via magic of the internet (on Skype) for a full half hour and answer any questions you have about playing. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or have a few years under your belt let me help you take your skills to the next level!
Five Times August Archive Collection
- In addition to accessing all the new material coming soon you'll also have deep access into the FTA vaults! This could be go as far back as old cassette tape recordings from high school (pre-FTA) and run the gamut of live bootleg recordings, outtakes, alternate versions, alternate mixes, or even taking from my personal "idea tapes" which feature the earliest possible recordings of popular tracks that eventually made it onto album and sometimes didn't make it far at all. These special recordings will not be available anywhere else but here and will offer insight into my creative process and growth as an artist and songwriter from the very very beginning.
New Song Downloads
- You get first dibs on new material before anyone else! This will range from brand new studio singles and album tracks, cover songs, and demos of material that has yet been released!
Exclusive Access To My Patron-Only Feed
- I'll be utilizing the feed to communicate with you on a regular basis, start open conversations, get to know you better, and post stuff that won't be on Facebook and Twitter. This will be a whole separate form of communication than the social sites, much more personal and special :)

Pledge $50.00 or more per song

(Limited 5 of 5 left)
1 Hour Skype Guitar Lessons
- For the first time ever I am offering up my services as a guitar teacher to a limited number of fans. I'll sit down with you via magic of the internet (on Skype) for a solid hour and answer any questions you have about playing. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or have a few years under your belt let me help you take your skills to the next level!
Five Times August Archive Collection
- In addition to accessing all the new material coming soon you'll also have deep access into the FTA vaults! This could be go as far back as old cassette tape recordings from high school (pre-FTA) and run the gamut of live bootleg recordings, outtakes, alternate versions, alternate mixes, or even taking from my personal "idea tapes" which feature the earliest possible recordings of popular tracks that eventually made it onto album and sometimes didn't make it far at all. These special recordings will not be available anywhere else but here and will offer insight into my creative process and growth as an artist and songwriter from the very very beginning.
New Song Downloads
- You get first dibs on new material before anyone else! This will range from brand new studio singles and album tracks, cover songs, and demos of material that has yet been released!
Exclusive Access To My Patron-Only Feed
- I'll be utilizing the feed to communicate with you on a regular basis, start open conversations, get to know you better, and post stuff that won't be on Facebook and Twitter. This will be a whole separate form of communication than the social sites, much more personal and special :)
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