About Banks Nelson | RocketHub

Extra Credits
Launch:

James Portnow, Seattle-based game designer and co-creator of Extra Credits, a web series on pro-social game design.
Fund:

Raised over $125,000 from over 4,000 people.
Fly:

James and Extra Credits were featured at SXSW, Gamasutra, and the homepage of Reddit.

AFIA
Launch:

Meghan Sebold, Brooklyn-based social entrepreneur and designer.
Fund:

Raised $5,000 for a sustainable clothing line that uses the textiles and talent of Ghana, West Africa.
Fly:

Her fashion line, AFIA was featured in EcoSalon, TreeHugger, Refinery29, and is now available in boutiques across NYC.

Aram Bajakian
Launch:

Aram Bajakian, NYC-based avant-garde guitar player.
Fund:

Raised $4,000 from fans and strangers to fund his album.
Fly:

Lou Reed heard Aram and chose him as his new guitarist while Aram's album is now released by John Zorn's Tzadik record label.

Here and There
Launch:

Darko Lungulov, Serbia-based award winning international filmmaker.
Fund:

Raised $9,000 from movie buffs for feature film project Here and There.
Fly:

Film won "Best New York Narrative" at Tribeca Film Festival, featured in Variety, L.A. Times, New York Times, and was a top-10 indie box office theatrical release.

When Last We Flew
Launch:

When Last We Flew, NYC-based Off-Broadway theatrical production team.
Fund:

Raised $7,000 from theatre fans for the premiere Off-Broadway run.
Fly:

Show sold-out at NYC Fringe Festival, won a GLAAD Media Award, and was featured in New York Times, Bloomberg, and American Theatre Magazine.

Through the Looking Glass
Launch:

Regan Wann, Kentucky-based small business owner.
Fund:

Raised $5,000 to expand her tea shop business.
Fly:

RocketHub campaign featured in the Wall Street Journal exposing her business to millions.

Paris in HDR
Launch:

Laura Boyd, NYC-based portrait and landscape photographer.
Fund:

Raised $6,000 architectural photography project on location in Paris.
Fly:

Photos featured in Artsicle Photography Show in the heart of Chelsea, NYC via LaunchPad.

NONVIOLENCE
Launch:

Joshua Reuben Lewis, NYC-based singer-songwriter.
Fund:

Raised $7,500 to record his first album.
Fly:

Showcased at The Gibson Showroom and made A&R connections at Sony, Warner Music Group, and EMI via LaunchPad.

Paul Davis Collection
Launch:

Paul Davis, Berlin-based fashion designer.
Fund:

Raised $8,000 from fans and strangers for a new fashion line.
Fly:

Clothing line featured at Berlin Fashion Week.

Big Puzzle, One Piece
Launch:

Caira Conner, Tennessee based NYU Master of Science.
Fund:

Raised $2,000 to study Brazilian land and infrastructure development.
Fly:

Featured in Americas Quarterly, completed innovative research, and submitted successful academic thesis.

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$5,000 Campaign Goal
$5,165 Raised So Far (104%)
Support Status
Time Remaining
54 Fuelers
63 Contributions
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Rewards

Fuel $5 or more:

Any contribution of $5 receives: MP3 sampler and limited edition Broken People sticker 5 Fuelers!

Fuel $10 or more:

Any contribution of $10 receives: Complete album on autographed CD 12 Fuelers!

Fuel $25 or more:

Any contribution of $25 receives: Autographed CD and digital download of the album, Broken People sticker, AND hand-doodled thank-you note 18 Fuelers!

Fuel $50 or more:

Any contribution of $50 receives: All of the above PLUS a limited edition Broken People T-shirt 5 Fuelers!

Fuel $75 or more:

Any contribution of $75 receives: All of the above PLUS handwritten lyric sheets, autographed poster, and original demo CD with hand-drawn artwork 2 Fuelers!

Fuel $100 or more:

Any contribution of $100 receives: All of the above PLUS your name in the liner notes PLUS one of the following: (1) invitations to you and a friend to the private listening party OR (2) movie marathon at your house - Banks brings the snacks; you pick the movies (Hitchcock? Rambo? Star Wars? Stanley Kubrick? French New Wave? Your choice!) 11 Fuelers!

Fuel $250 or more:

Any contribution of $250 receives: All of the above PLUS one of the following: (1) personal lesson or workshop of your choice (cello, guitar, songwriting, or string arranging) OR (2) framed collection of original photos by Banks (in a theme of your choice!) 1 Fueler!

Fuel $500 or more:

Any contribution of $500 receives: All of the above PLUS a completely custom original ringtone PLUS your choice of the following: (1) Banks plays on YOUR record (cello, guitar, or other miscellaneous instrument) OR (2) a private fashion consultation with Trish Nelson

Fuel $1,000 or more:

Any contribution of $1,000 receives: All of the above PLUS a custom song for you on a personalized CD with hand-drawn artwork

Fuel $2,500 or more:

Any contribution of $2,500 receives: All of the above PLUS a private acoustic concert at your house PLUS day pass to hang out in the studio during a recording session PLUS a one-song jam with the band at the release show

Fuel $5,000 or more:

Any contribution of $5,000 receives: All of the above PLUS executive producer credit on the album PLUS guest appearance on one track on the album (I need more cowbell!)

Fuel $10,000 or more:

Any contribution of $10,000 receives: Make up your own reward! (Contact me for details.)

Started by Banks Nelson June 4th, 2010

Banks Nelson: Going for Broke for Broken People

Banks Nelson
of Nashville, TN

Member Since: May 31st, 2010 My Web Site

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Recording artist. Sideman and utility player in Nashville, Tennessee. I spent the last few years building up an immunity to iocane powder.