Sarah Borges and Broken Singles: Home
Hi all!
Happy summer everyone! We’ve just returned from our 2010 cross-country tour, played some incredible shows, watched the world cup finals in Milwaukee for Binky's birthday, recorded demos for a new album, drove all over the oil-drenched Gulf Coast, and now we are home!
For a taste of life on the road, check out our video tour diaries on YouTube:
SB & the BS Tour Diary 2010
Here's an update about the status of our live DVD. (Before that, just a quick aside):
We’ve had some fan confusion about the differences between the live record, called Live Singles, and the DVD. Live Singles was recorded at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA on 1/1/10 and 1/2/10. Its production was funded through fan pre-orders, and it was released in March. It is available only at our live shows and on our website.
This is different than the DVD, which will be released very soon.
The DVD was shot on January 16, 2010 at the Livery in Benton Harbor, MI. It was a 9-camera shoot directed by Tom Ledermann from Magazines in Motion/Jam Cam Presents. It will contain a different set than the one included on the Live Singles album since it was recorded at a different time/venue.
The DVD was funded by fan donations. A donation of $25 or more gets you your name on the DVD thanks-a-ton list, as well as a copy of the DVD. Live Singles is a separate purchase.
We want to make sure everyone who made these fabulous projects possible knows exactly what’s going on since you have entrusted us with your hard-earned cash in advance of having a cd/dvd in hand.
If you have questions, please email me at contact@sarahborges.com.
Which brings me to the DVD update. Director Tom sent us the edited footage of our performance. We got it just in time to leave for this tour, and we will go through it within the next week. We’ll talk with Tom, and make any necessary changes. Meanwhile, he’s working on the interview portion and the credits (which will feature all of our wonderful donor’s names!)
The artwork for the sleeve is in the works, and then it’s off to the duplicator. I know this is taking longer than anticipated, and I apologize. We will work hard to make sure you get this DVD early next month. If you donated to the DVD fund in an amount of $25 or more your DVD will be mailed to you. If you would like to order a DVD you can click here
CLICK HERE to contribute to the DVD!"
Again, I’m sorry it’s taking longer than expected – we want to make sure you feel our love and respect for helping to make this possible!
For now, there is a clip from the DVD available here
CLICK HERE to watch a preview of the DVD!".
As always, we thank you for supporting our music and LIVE music - we look forward to seeing you out there!
Thanks,
Sarah, Binky, Rob and Lyle
PREVIOUS NEWS: The live DVD was recorded on January 17, 2010, at the Livery in Benton Harbor, MI.
We are paying for the DVD solely through fan contributions, and we ask you now to join the SBBS Challenge to help us raise roughly $5,000 to make it happen. We are making this DVD without the benefit of support from our label, Sugar Hill Records. The economy is so tough on everyone, and they too are having to tighten their belts. We hope to make another studio record with them in the future, but the only way we can make this DVD happen is through our own efforts and your support.
The Livery is a place that shares our philosophy of hard work and community, not to mention that they've got a beer called the Lager Schleide inspired by our very own guitar player, Lyle Brewer!
We ask you now to be a part of our band family by giving in any amount to the DVD donation page on our online store. The proceeds will fund the filming, production and duplication of the DVD. A pledge of $25 or more entitles you to a copy of the DVD upon completion, and a donation in any amount makes you a part of our 'List of Loves' -- a section of the liner notes listing all who made this daunting venture possible. Donations will be accepted until we've got enough to finish the DVD.
We know that this is a non-traditional way to do business. Part of the reason we're making this DVD is because of the number of requests from our fans. And we listen. An idea that originated from an audience watching a live show they love can be brought to fruition by that same audience.
CLICK HERE to contribute to the DVD!"
With thanks and love and gratitude-
Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles