EP Announcement & “Fund an EP” Livestream 🤠

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Hi everyone! It's difficult to respond to each and every comment because there are [amazingly] so many, but I just wanted to say that it fills my heart with such gratitude and confidence to read your words of encouragement and to see your support for this project!!

[@ericrolfe9521]

Can you add link to livestream and PayPal in the comment, please?

[@Thomas.R.J]

Man, I'm so happy for you! I started watching you and Josh some 10 years ago and seeing you come into you own as singer and a songwriter has been an absolute joy. Back in 2022, I was lucky enough to be at your concert in Copenhagen and I can't remember ever being at a show that left more of an impression on me. You, Josh, Elle and Toni were all incredible. I can only imagine how nerve-racking it must be to put yourself out there with a solo project, but I'm sure that you're gonna hit it right out of the park. Self-doubt can be a real killer, but in a way, all of us here have already "judged the quality of Carson McKee", as you say. And I think it's a safe bet that there's quite a few of us who really appreciate you and your music.

[@Upsidedownguitar63]

I can't wait for it Carson...this is going to be a great piece of music. From watching you over the years I know what you put into your craft. Quell your aprehension and go forward....if only for your own growth and satisfaction. Come on folks! it will be the best money you ever spend!

[@235buz]

Your music is simple and easy to relate to. A true craftsman doesn't need a lot of fancy tools. Keep it real. 👏👏

[@cjtr83]

This is great news and so nice to see YOU seeing all the positive comments. Can't wait to get the EP. Your music is first class 👏🏻

[@sunnysmilessunshine4060]

Carson, Good to see you looking good & sounding very upbeat. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to chip in. I'm guessing most of us desire to support you in some way; you've blessed us throughout the years. I wish you WELL & sending you much Love & Good Vibes.

[@sierra.s.4528]

Carson, I absolutely love and appreciate your music so much. So excited to listen to your own song creations. Thank you for being so open about your journey, too! Much love and see you at the livestream

[@BillyBoy66]

Alright, bro.... I'm in. Gonna by a ticket and will watch later.... $25 headed your way. Really like what you do, Carson. I'm 57 yrs old and have been on stage in front of thousands. You and I are very similar in our talents although it's been quite a few years since I took it seriously. So in some ways I live vicariously thru you (and josh). I'm a fan and a supporter of you. So happy you are able to do what you love. Peace, my friend!

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thanks so much - I never fail to feel the love when I check in with the community and have projects in the pipeline. Your support means a lot. See you on the 27th!!

[@BillyBoy66]

@@carsonmckeemusic Oh yeah..... I live about an hour north of Charlotte. Would love to see you perform if you are ever back in the area. I know you have family here so I'm hoping your new tour dates will include a trip here. Peace!

[@herbgriffitt7335]

Happy for you. You and your friends helped get me thru covid years. Wish you the best!

[@MusicbyCiaran]

Amazing news, Carson!!

[@beefstroganoff1774]

A cd would be so sweet. I need that on my shelf along with The Other Favorites and Josh :)

[@erniecf]

Didnt even have to watch the video to donate - cant wait man

[@SwiftTravels]

You look healthy and happy, Carson! Good for you!! Can't wait for the new music!

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thanks for saying that!!

[@starandflurry]

I'm in! Excited for you. Excited for us! ❤🎶❤

[@IreneTenllado]

Carson, you are an amazing musician, amazing person, and I have just felt soo inspired by you ever since I started watching your videos a couple of years ago. I was starting to get worried about you not releasing anything in a while, and here we are! I don't know if you will ever read this, but thank you, thank you for all this art... I wish you the best of luck, and I will support you in every way possible!

[@antonyalumkal1526]

I definitely plan to cough up some cash to support this project. I look forward to hearing the EP.

[@ronbalentine2905]

Can't wait to hear it.

[@72timba]

We got our tickets + extra. Looking forward to the 27th. You are a great songwriter and we love your songs. Please come back to Cincinnati or Northern KY on tour.

[@damianerangey]

Best of luck ! Really looking forward to this, will definitely support

[@gaia_banjo]

Yaaaay so excited!

[@annajones1426]

I will be there! Your music is awesome. You inspired me to pick up my guitar again after many years and to really make an effort this time. The Other Favourites KZbin and crowdcasts kept me sane (ish) during covid. Your solo music is fantastic. So pleased you are doing this

[@adaltroczguitar]

Great news!! I'm happy for you and I'm sure your journey will be a source of self accomplishment and success!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Iam1DK]

Awesome!!! 👏 🎉

[@taekwanlew]

Fantastic. Will certainly help

[@keatonelliscubing]

just bought a $20 to the crowdcast! I am so excited that you are making new music

[@kathousel]

I have listened to you forever and ever amen and love your music and your voice. I would love to participate if only I knew what EP is.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

I should have clarified! If this is what you're asking, an EP is an "extended play", a shorter record than an LP or "long play". Generally 3-7 songs instead of 8+; mine will probably be in the neighborhood of 6 tunes. Since this is my first solo release, and I'm recording it myself, I wanted to keep the scope manageable!

[@garytowardmusic]

I’m there booked my slot

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Always appreciate you, Gary 🙏

[@beefstroganoff1774]

Cannot wait for the solo ep. Very excited for you :)

[@TKPAWARRIOR]

Bravo. . . Long over due were all with you !

[@carollucci]

You are so talented, I can’t wait to hear your record!

[@nopath]

Awesome, I'm in sir.

[@cararason]

yay!

[@Redstagwsmnp]

Hope you do a CD. Love your music and talent

[@louisemccorkindale1218]

"Slow, intimate, reflective, acoustic" pieces is exactly what I love the most about your work. I'm in and I can't wait! I would never be able to get to a concert but I would definitely buy a CD too. Thank you for sharing about the psychological and emotional challenges of putting your work out there - I can so relate and I'm so glad you are overcoming them, because I love your voice and the way you use it, and I love your writing too. All the best for the show - see you there!

[@aaronrohde7008]

This video is so simple yet perfect for the occasion...not surprisingly, exactly the feeling I get when listening and watching any song videos you've posted over the years. Great songs grab the listener in a way that is difficult to explain -- especially when done without extra distractions -- and that's what your songs do, whether originals or covers. I can't wait to see this come together! Keep up the outstanding work, Carson.

[@richardosullivan8102]

Your mixture of originals and covers are excellent and having seen you live with Josh, Toni, Elle can only wish you well and eagerly anticipate your new recordings and release.

[@elxakiltse8773]

thumbs up for the title alone!

[@ferencatremek1553]

Carson, we love your music, can't wait to hear more of it! Greetings from Canada!

[@jimkeddy6363]

Carson, I'm thrilled you are releasing your own EP! Really looking forward to hearing it!

[@doublesharp5795]

I'm in - your influences are the same as mine but I'm old and was there the 1st time. Love your take on 3rd Rate Romance

[@karenk2831]

Looking forward to it! Happy to support you Mr. McKee, you are a very talented and humble person. Play on!

[@tenn4fab4]

This is fantastic, Carson! Been a fan since your first days at the Gathering with Josh and of course Skylar and your dad every year for so many years. I've shared this and hope there's a great turnout for this project.

[@rthib1960]

Super excited for you Carson. I love your style of music and I love your humble unassuming nature. Whether you tour solo, or with Josh, or Skylar, or whoever, if you come to Boston I'll be there! All the best!!!!! ~ Ron from NH

[@martingreen80]

This is great news Carson looking forward to hearing the EP. Have seen you live in London twice with the OT and would love to see you tour solo in Europe. Best of luck with your project.

[@Ronshydrohub]

Josh you WILL do well. Do not fear, your music is so soul satisfying. From a 70 year old swing drummer who started in the late 60's and although not music, iv just started a you tube channel and understand the nerves...😊 BUT YOU WILL FLY...been watching you and your talented friends for quite a few years now...ALL THE BEST...

[@robertpirsig5011]

This is Carson not Josh

[@scotthumphries5952]

Please put it out. Looking to see what you can do.

[@TheAimers27]

So excited for this! Hands down you are my favorite vocalist. Can’t wait to help you on your journey. And thank you for paying your artists!

[@titouantillier7691]

OH!! Really exciting news, I hope you have a lot of fun creating this EP!

[@ariels.claudino7045]

Love to see you strive buddy! Keep going and please come to Brazil! 🎉❤

[@gophersk]

Good work young man. Keep your dream alive. Thanks for your music

[@luizfelipesardinha]

Done! You deserve that. We deserve that.

[@schoonerdog44]

Yes!! We’re all cheering you on!

[@bwilliams201]

So looking forward to this! Super stoked for this next chapter.

[@mitchellwnorowski6747]

Bravo ! Good for you !

[@teamgig]

Done. Looking forward to it.

[@BillyBoy66]

I think Jason Isbell could help AI write murder ballads.... Have you heard Live Oak? If not, Carson, you'd love it. Right up your alley.

[@robynfedalen1777]

❤️✌🏻🎶

[@anatshemer1559]

So excited for us!!!! (and for you too...)

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

Indie at home! (Best way to go IMHO!) Good luck!

[@chris66mw]

Do a good job! Can't wait!

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

I absolutely love your music Carson and find it very inspirational. I’m just in the process of finishing recording my first EP/short Album at 6O years old and it’s real easy to get caught up in the technology but the music is what really matters .. stay real to your heart brother I’ll be listening that’s for sure 🙏

[@carsonmckeemusic]

True that!! I'm trying to use the tech as tools, and not get too bogged down. Thank you!!

[@jeffreyprice2982]

Go for it!

[@NRoss-ep6ow]

Good man, great to hear 🤛

[@user-wy1gs3kz3t]

alright boss - just sent you a 25 burger, see on the 27th !! this is totally worth it. Bygones are touring but i couldn't find anyone else from your coterie. So this will sate my appetite for the good tunes. Cherry Wine will be flowing that night for sure!

[@philnye3750]

ive been waiting for this. so excited for all this

[@bugsunplugged]

This is cool. You coming to Swannanoa this year, Carson?

[@christopherheflin5919]

I know you can do this. Good luck.😊

[@stevencook9167]

cant wait

[@susanauchincloss4990]

happy for this!

[@marcl5048]

Can’t wait! Will your Skylar be on it too?

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Perhaps 😉

[@Yesica1993]

@@carsonmckeemusic He is also so gifted. Would love to see him.

[@pjgarret7653]

Missed the livestream😢

[@davemurphy1]

Count me in.

[@Big.E]

Go for it Carson

[@chrislackey775]

GOOD 4 U

[@frankiecasper2903]

Carlson, I am the old man who give you a John Prine ticket Stub when Josh and you were playing in Charlotte at the Visulite Theatre on 02-10-22. I have a Home Studio in Winston Salem called “Casper’s Kitchen”. I work with and produce local Musicians and Touring KZbinrs by invitation only. I don’t let people in my house that I like. LOL. I have a KZbin Channel/Blog that a friend and I have just started on Guitar/Music/Medal Topics and am trying to grow my channel. I want to bring in touring musicians to film, record, interview and post on my channel. That being said, my fee/charge is only a couple of videos for my channel. The Studio is very well-equipped with shit that I bought through-out my life. In fact it’s overkill. It will power a large club and everything can be moved quickly via flight cases on rollers. Casper’s Kitchen offers: Excellent Sound Proofing on walls/ceiling, 1500-2000Watt PA w/mains, subs, monitors, EQ’s, Crossover, ACP-88 compressor/gateway, Snakes, 7-pc Drum Kit w/12 mics, 3-Tube amps, Bass Tube Amp, 2 Pedal Boards, microphones, stands, cables, Sony PXW-X70 4k Pro Camera w/XLR inputs, Lighting, Focusrite Clarett 8Pre X (DAW), Headphone Amp w/6 headphones, Macbook Pro, Studio5,iMac, PC’s, and a 25” TV/Monitor. I also collect ‘70-‘s-‘80’s Guitars. I still have my 1st electric guitar, a 1958 Harmony Stratatone that you will love. My studio is yours for free to use anytime you need it. My wife and I also have a couple of spare bedrooms, a pull-out couch, a cat and a 1965 jukebox for you band members to crash if you need to stay awhile. No need for a Motel. Were like a bed and breakfast without the breakfast. LOL. I am a guitar player, very liberal, and I understand the cost of touring and recording. Simply put, when you are down this way visiting your family you should stop by and see my studio. I am 1 ½ hours from Charlotte Airport on HW-158. I retired and always home. We can help each other. You get a Studio and I get KZbin Scribers Give me a shout. You can get my email address and see the back of the Studio form my KZbin Channel: www.youtube.com/@frankiecasper2903/videos

[@nicolelenormand9097]

❤

[@Yesica1993]

Please, please, PLEASE do CDs! I need physical music. Please! And PLEASE no fakery. No autotune, no "pitch correction" none of that crap.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Fortunately for this case, I don't really know how to use auto-tune! I'm not categorically against it, but it doesn't generally suit my material or approach; and what's more, since I'm recording this EP live, every mic will have a little bit of every source in it, making pitch correction difficult. As far as physical media goes, that partially depends on how much of a financial war chest I can build up - regardless, I'll be making sure that all streaming services that support hi-res music receive 48kHz/24bit files.

[@Yesica1993]

@@carsonmckeemusic This makes me happy! All the tech fakery has me in despair that no one actually knows how to sing anymore. I want to believe you're the real deal. I think you are!

[@tjjenkin42]

Carson is very real and no need to fake!!

[@Yesica1993]

@@tjjenkin42 That's what I like, real people with real talent!

[@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic]

I'm the way wrong time zone for live streams, hope the PayPal donation helps!

[@_Rarest]

I've bought my ticket! Any chance of crowdfunding a vinyl printing if this goes really well? :)

[@carsonmckeemusic]

I hadn’t considered it just because vinyl is SO pricey that it would be a big ask, but I dunno!! I have always wanted a Carson McKee vinyl!

[@_Rarest]

@@carsonmckeemusic I'll keep my fingers crossed then! I have the Unamericana vinyl and the other vinyls that Josh has been a part of, so a Carson vinyl would go great alongside those on my shelf!

[@Yesica1993]

@@_Rarest It's my dream to buy a good record player and start collecting vinyl someday. I hate that my old records have been lost through the years. It makes me happy that vinyl seems to be popular again!

[@MsJia33]

Is this happening now? I'm in Crowdcast but see no concert. 😢

[@skotski54]

Carson, I would love to help you promote that new EP on our local community radio station in Oregon if you are interested. I have already got you some air time.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

That's very generous of you - apologies for not responding to your email!! I'll get back in touch with you soon. Thanks again!

[@EarToTheGroundMusic]

Hey Carson let's be in touch on this. I'd love to help with press when you get close to releasing the album. You have our email, so reach out when you're ready to start releasing some of the music.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

I would love that...thank you so much!! I will definitely do that.

[@Jesse-210]

Changing of the season, college football, and Carson McKee solo EP. It doesn’t get better! See you July 27th!

[@musicblogger87]

Coming from a man who is Type 1 Bipolar, you are not alone. The whole world is in a scary place right now. Reach out for help if you need it. And repeat, you are not alone.

[@elvispresleysongssunginmyc4463]

If you need a fat old bald guy to sing backup, I’m in. Will work for beer.

[@anitavedder1141]

I'd love to buy a ticket and watch the livestream. I am a big fan of your music! Unfortunately I don't have a visacard so I can't buy a ticket. The donation was not a problem because of PayPal. Maybe there is a possibility to buy a ticket via PayPal aswell? I hope so!

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Ah!! Thank you! If you would, please email [e-mail] and we'll try to work something out.

[@sandradodd3558]

The only way out of fear is straight through. I’m not a rich woman, but I would consider investing $1000.

[@Yesica1993]

If you have $1,000 lying around, you certainly are a rich woman.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

You are so right...I've spent many years hanging back or putting up walls against the things that make me afraid, but every time I lean into those things instead, I become stronger and ultimately happier. I'm no perfect example of that by any means; just a work in progress like we all are. But progress is good. And re: the money - I so deeply appreciate any and all support, including just your presence here, so please just do what feels right and comfortable for you ❤

[@BillyBoy66]

If you have it to give, then I say give it! It would be a total blessing to him, no doubt.

[@Yesica1993]

@@BillyBoy66 I'm not saying otherwise. I wish I had it to give. Just don't play it off like you're "not a rich woman." Come on.

[@sandradodd3558]

Husband not approved. But I will do more than normal. I love your music.

[@seancaseo84]

$20 paid

[@ImRmed2]

So why keep begging for money?

[@buzzardskeet]

He's doing a livestream with an entry fee. Y'know, a concert? Heard of those? Except the ticket price is flexible.

[@ImRmed2]

@@buzzardskeet No. I’ve never heard of a concert. Explain it to me?🥸

[@carsonmckeemusic]

I'd hope that "begging" is a bit of an overstatement...I'm very lucky to make music for a living, but that doesn't mean I have a ton of extra cash left over to finance a more involved recording project after paying the bills. Even just hiring two (elite caliber) musicians and setting time aside to work on this EP, I'm spending more out of pocket than I normally would to complete my work. Without a record label advance or anything of that nature, and with no reliable guarantee to make all that money back in sales figures in a streaming economy, I'm seeking to at the very least minimize my upfront losses by putting on a ticketed livestream - which is itself work; a paid event. It felt like the most reasonable compromise. Do work to finance bigger work. The donation option was included in case folks felt compelled to support that way or didn't have an interest in the show.

[@ImRmed2]

@@carsonmckeemusic Thank you Carson for your adult explanation of the situation. I wasn’t aware of how your musical world worked, thank you for educating me. I am a huge fan of your music and your musical skills. Please continue expanding your musical collaborations and your musical footprint. I do apologize for the “begging” comment. I wasn’t in the least trying to insult you or your followers, as I too am a follower of your channel. Play on Carson and I will continue to be amazed at your musical talent. Thanks, Dave. I’m going to offer $20.00 to watch your program and help you achieve your goals. Good luck and Be Safe!

[@carsonmckeemusic]

​@@ImRmed2 I really appreciate that, Dave, and I'm sorry if I sounded pointed (and also to respond in such a public way), but this really is an odd paradox for me - I earnestly dislike certain aspects of commodifying my art; and yet, I love being a professional musician, so it's an ongoing challenge to find ways to earn and grow while also feeling like I'm staying at least somewhat true to the purity and joy of creating. And respecting my fans and their time and money. Anyway, I appreciate your openness and the civility of your reply, and I'm looking forward to having you in the stream!