My cousin is a musician. So is her wonderful husband. Last night I received this email from her. If you can help in any way either monetarily or by getting the word out, please do. Thanks!

Happy, happy holidays to our dear family!

As many of you know, James and I have worked super hard all year recording my
full-length debut album! We are so excited – this is our first fully-produced
record, with strings, drums, tuba & more … Now it’s almost done, and we need your help to finish it!

We were chosen by a company called Kickstarter to run a “pledge drive” (a la PBS) to raise the funds we need to finish recording and release the album.

We have 42 days to raise $7,000 – and it’s all or nothing. We really appreciate
whatever you contribute, every dollar counts and we could not do this without you!

Since I was a little girl, I’ve always dreamed of making music that will touch and
inspire people. Now I get to share that dream with James, and this is our chance to “kick-start” our music career to the next level.

Please help us and PLEDGE NOW on our Kickstarter site:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melissaaxel/it-takes-a-village-to-release-a-debut-album-0

We posted a funny little video there, and you can also read all about how the new
album is coming along. Thanks so much for your love and support!

xoxo
Melissa & James

p.s. When you pledge, you’ll be the first to get the album (CD, download, or VINYL LP!) and get behind-the-scenes video/updates from the recording process. Plus, there are some very special, unique prizes for the higher pledge levels, too!

More/about: melissaaxel.com

Listen/download: music.melissaaxel.com

Updates/connect: facebook.com/melissaaxelmusic