Being blind hasn’t stopped Joey Stuckey from living a life of intention, joy, and music-making. He also helps design and sell his merch, which is a big part of his revenue stream as an indie artist.

Joey Stuckey is an award-winning guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator, and sound engineer. He is also the official music ambassador for his home town of Macon, Georgia. Joey took some time to chat with us to discuss his success in music and the important role merch plays in branding his act and bringing in revenue.

How and when did you start playing music?

I lost my sight and sense of smell when I was around two years old from a brain tumor. I wasn’t supposed to survive the surgery, but I did. My folks were told that even if I did survive, I probably would never walk or talk. Forty-something years later, I am living a life of intention and joy in my chosen career of music.

My house was always full of music, both my parents love music and filled our home with it. I always found it a great source of comfort, but honestly, I never thought of it as a career until I was 17 as most of my early life was focused on survival and, more often than not, spent in the hospital.

Around the age of 13, I discovered the world of sound design and my life change forever! I started off just wanting to record sound effects, but over time, people started coming to me asking if I would record their garage bands. Once I heard that first original song from a local band, I knew that music was the vehicle I wanted to use to tell my story.

What made the lightbulb go off that you needed to start selling merch at your gigs?

If you are a musician, you understand that you are selling music and the way to do that is with CDs, downloads, or vinyl. So goes the conventional wisdom. However, in a very short time — from the mid-’90s when I first got started to today — a lot has changed.

I have always had a handful of t-shirts to sell, but when I first got started, the standard approach was to slap the album cover on the shirt and put your name on it. Problem is, full-color printing is expensive and you had to print a lot of shirts to get the price down. It was a major investment. So, the shirts were costing me about $25 each and I just wasn’t famous enough to make that kind of price work. I had to sell the shirts at cost and honestly, while the album covers were cool, they weren’t really compelling enough to make great t-shirts.

What I didn’t understand at the time was that much of the power to control content would be coming back into the hands of the artists. That is good, but anyone can be on iTunes — just pay your distribution fee and you are accessible to everyone. But that doesn’t mean you can compete in the digital marketplace. So how do you stand out? You have to create a brand and market your brand. Music is at the heart of what I do, but people also like to feel like they’re part of my journey and like to buy something that can serve as a souvenir after they see me perform.

A CD is great, so is vinyl. But as a branding/promotional item — and something that can turn a profit — nothing beats a great t-shirt! If you are on a tight budget, so much the better because it forces you to be more creative.

What kind of difference did selling merch make in your music career?

Man, it was amazing! I started bundling products — a t-shirt, a CD, or vinyl LP and a download card in different combinations — and I was amazed to see how many people wanted to wear my shirts and how many people would actually spend their money on them. Again, this comes from people wanting to take home a souvenir of the time they spent with you as a memento of the experience. Mostly, people know they can stream your music later or buy the download of your music anytime. Only the hardcore music lovers and audiophiles want to get CDs or vinyl at shows.

The most incredible thing is, if we put on a good show and have some merch that is interesting and accurately represents my brand and my sense of humor, everyone at the show — including the bar staff — usually buys something. We always sell at least $200 worth of merch at every show — and it’s mostly T-shirts.

How important is branding for the independent musician? How do you build and strengthen your brand?

Branding is critical for any business. The problem is that a lot of people don’t understand what branding actually means. To create a brand requires that you ask yourself a few obvious but sometimes difficult questions and it requires that you answer those questions honestly.

The first question you should ask is: Why am I doing this? My answer to that question is that music is a natural extension of my spirit. To create music is a compulsion I feel that is akin to the compulsion my body has to circulate blood and take in oxygen. And while the compulsion to create is at the very heart of what it means to be human, I also make music because it is the best way I know to make positive change in our world. Human beings are storytellers and we learn and evolve through the sharing of stories.

The next question is: Who would like to purchase my goods or services? In marketing terms, we call this targeting your audience. There’s a lot of hard work that has to be done to understand your audience. Fortunately, in the age of the Internet, there are lots of data points you can gather to understand who your audience is and how to reach them.

The third question is: What is it I do better than anyone else I know? This will be at the heart of all your branding efforts. For example, if you are a great guitar player, then conveying that information, so guitar enthusiasts can come get their fix, will be a critical component of your messaging for your brand.

In my case, I am known as a gifted guitarist and vocalist. But I’m also an inspirational speaker and I have an irreverent and sometimes gallows sense of humor. I have to find creative ways of encapsulating those ideas into my merchandise and branding efforts for the people who find these traits appealing.

So the magic recipe for my merchandise would be: blind + guitarist + comedian.

The all-important final ingredient: make the most of your budget. That led me to create my “avatar,” which we have named Blink. As you can see, Blink is a simple stick figure who is blind and has the required accoutrement of dark sunglasses and a cane and a ridiculously large guitar. The drive to create Blink was that I wanted something immediately recognizable as a Joey Stuckey product — something that would make people take a second look, but also affordable to produce on a multitude of different merch products. Blink, being a stick figure, is easily replicated on a solid background of any color with only one-color ink. This helps to keep costs down. Blink is also a perfect way to reinforce the core concepts of my brand — music, inspiration, and humor. I am deeply concerned about making sure people focus on the joyful aspects of life and the fact is that while being blind has many challenges that I strive to overcome daily, the word “blind” is not a dirty word or offensive and sometimes being blind puts one in humorous situations.

What do you look for when choosing the type of merchandise you sell?

Affordability, of course, is key. And I do like to experiment with unique items such as flashlight pens, because I thought it was funny that a blind guy would have a flashlight. But the novelty items, while popular, weren’t really cost-effective. The items that we know will sell at every gig are signed CDs and t-shirts. Those are the best sellers and really easy to create and manufacture. They also don’t take up much room, which is important when you’re touring as space is always at a premium.

Do you sell merch online or exclusively at your shows?

We do both. Online sales are a little more cumbersome because they require the extra step of shipping and it takes more effort to get someone to make an online purchase. I prefer selling merch at shows because it’s an immediate transaction and you’re taking advantage of the impulse buy. If you’ve just played a great show or said something funny from the stage, you want to take advantage of that fan’s enthusiasm at that moment. This is why you MUST have someone at your merch table the entire time you are performing. If you only go to the merch booth between sets — the way we used to do it — your success in selling merch will be limited. There really isn’t a downside to selling merch at shows except that you have to carry it with you. Plus, when you are fully stocked, it takes up space, and when you’re running low, it’s hard to resupply while you’re on the road.

In the age of digital streaming, is a CD considered “merch” now? Do you make an appearance at your merch table before or after your set?

I think that is exactly the situation in which we find ourselves. We are starting to find that most new automobiles don’t have CD players anymore and the same is true for laptops. People are used to consuming on-demand digital content and this trend is going to continue. CDs have become more of a merch/souvenir item, especially if the band signs it for the fan. My philosophy is to come early and stay late, making sure to shake hands, sign merch, take pictures with fans, and kiss babies.

We do all those things before the show, after the show, and during breaks between sets but we also have our merch space manned for the entire time we are at the venue.

What advice do you have for those artists who feel it’s too much up-front cost to stock up on merchandise?

You have to be honest about your budget and what you can realistically afford. But in the music business, there are some things that you can’t afford NOT to do. One of them is merchandise. The best thing about the modern digital era and all of the social media tools we have is that you can do very effective direct-to-fan marketing and literally ask your fans what type of merch they would like to buy. If your fans are into vinyl LPs, then you should consider pressing vinyl. If, on the other hand, you discover your fans all share a love of coffee, then coffee mugs with a logo or some of your lyrics on them might be a better choice.

However, I cannot stress enough that the best sellers will almost always be t-shirts and CDs. I have found that the most popular sizes are large and extra-large, then mediums, then 2X. And with the amazing prices that Merch.ly can offer with t-shirts, there is no reason not to have at least 50 on hand. I am not a proponent of investing tons of money in merch only to have it sit in the closet. I like to order stuff that I know will sell and re-order when I start running low.

How does a blind individual such as yourself design or approve the look of your merchandise?

I will come up with a concept and ask a very select group of people what they think. If they understand my design and think it sounds interesting, we will create that design and then pick the merch that it applies to. My business model is something we call DIO: do it ourselves. This model gathers creative people, all of whom are really good at one or two specific tasks, who understand my brand. I will trust their eyesight and judgement when it comes to approving the final product.

Do you have any other advice for aspiring musicians?

Be honest with yourself about what is reasonable for you and realize that you are unique and that what works for another artist might not work for you. Trust your instincts. Don’t try to be something you’re not. And, most importantly, if you want to be in the music business, or any business for that matter, you must commit yourself 100%. Do not work with anyone who does not believe in your music. You must always work with people who have as much faith in your music as you do.

Learn more about Joey Stuckey at www.joeystuckey.com.

Terrestrial Radio Stations playing Joey's tunes:

KAMP - Tucson, AZ

WMPG - Portland, ME

WERU - E. Orland, ME

WHFR - Dearborn, MI

WKKL - Barnstable, MA

WMSC - Montclair, NJ

KCSS - Turlock, CA

KFCF - Fresno, CA

KNON - North Richland Hills, TX

KSJD - Cortez, CO

WBFO - Buffalo, NY

WMHW - Mt. Pleasant, MI

KMRD - Rio Rancho, NM

WCVH - Flemington, NJ

WIDB - Carbondale, IL

WOAS - Ontonagon, MI

Online Radio Shows / Stations playing Joey's tunes:

Kansas City Internet Audio - https://www.kcia1.com

Online Radio Box - https://onlineradiobox.com/de/ndependenttrier/playlist/

HGB Canada - https://www.hgbroadcasting.com

Radio Saltire Scotland - https://radiosaltire.com

Dynamic Indie Radio - https://listen.samcloud.com/w/87987/Dynamic-Indie-Radio/?play=y#history

The Douglas Coleman Show - https://www.douglascolemanmusic.com/dcs

Blues Corner and Spins From The Bins - https://rock-radio.co.uk

Radio Crystal Blue - https://www.radiocrystalblue.net

Spider's Dirty Rotten Weekend - https://www.spreaker.com/user/spiderbmm

Let's Talk About The Music - https://www.letstalkaboutthemusic.com

Indie on Air - https://www.blogtalkradio.com/indieonair

Spin Charts Radio - https://www.spinchartsradio.com

Radio KSCR - https://www.radiokscr.com

IndieCast Network - https://www.indiecastnetwork.com

Metal Meyhem Radio - https://www.metalmeyhemradio.com

The U-Rock Network - https://theurocknetwork.com

Valley FM 89.5 - https://www.banksradioaustralia.com

The Mikecast on 97.5FM - Somer Valley, U.K. - https://www.somervalleyfm.co.uk/programmes/specialist-music/rock/mikecast/

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I would recommend [Joey] as a presenter of master classes and additional speaking engagements at institutions of higher learning.

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This is a good article (linked below) though not completely accurate as it fails to mention the summing affect when you combine a left channel with the right channel. In addition, the YouTube video that is supposed to demonstrate stereo sound from RCA is in mono. Still, this is a good glimpse into the birth of stereo and worth spending 15-minutes or so checking out the text and examples.

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Source: The Conversation

https://theconversation.com/how-stereo-was-first-sold-to-a-skeptical-public-103668

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There are three things I am sure of. First, I have had to fight for my health my entire life—that is just how it is when you have a brain tumor. Second, I am the same person all the time, I am who I am and what you see is what you get (yeah, blind pun intended). Third and most germane to this post, I will always stand up against ignorance.

When I was a young man just beginning on my journey, I was asked to teach music lessons all the time. I didn't agree to do so because I wanted to make sure I was, in fact, a professional and had something to impart.

I am proud to say that I now teach for much of my living and I find great purpose and satisfaction in changing one life at a time, often bringing hope, but also skill to my students so they can accomplish their dreams!

So, just like I refute that a lack of musical knowledge somehow constitutes a style—it doesn't. If you only know three chords, how can you have a style that only employs these three chords? You don't really have any choice and a style implies that you considered all options and a style requires that you consider every permutation and make an informed choice. In a similar fashion, I am also vigorous in calling out the uninformed notion that you don't need to file a copyright with the United States government in the form of a properly registered copyright with the Library of Congress!

Over the years, I have worked hard to dispel the myth that there is such a thing as the "poor man's copyright". This is the notion that if you send a song in fixed form to yourself via registered mail you have copyrighted the work. You haven't and at best, I mean at best, you have a package showing a date as an exhibit in a court case.

Only by filing a proper copyright do you get the exclusive rights a copyright holder enjoys under the US copyright law. Said US copyright is like copyrights in most Western countries (we will leave alone the rampant copyright infringements in countries like China).

Some of these protected and exclusive rights are:

1. Reproduce copies of the work.
2. Make derivative works, (ie, to make other works, in the case of music, songs based on something you already created).
3. Distribute copies of the work.
4. Publicly perform the work—in the digital era this means a few things, however, we shan't go into detail about each right in this post.
5. Adapt the work into another format like a musical, this is called Grand Rights.
6. License or transfer all or some of the rights you have to others.

I feel in my opinion as a music industry professional who has studied at Berklee and from long years of experience that the following is misleading and inaccurate, and perhaps the most upsetting thing is that this company is using fearmongering to scare people new to the biz into a poor decision. The following is directly quoted from the misleading website in question.

"A Clear and Present Danger for Songwriters"
The music business today is very different from what it was in the past. Today it is up to songwriters to get their songs out there whether it's as a songwriter, artist or both, and this is where the danger lies.

When a songwriter posts a song on the internet, millions of people have access to it. In addition, when you send your songs to artists, producers, labels and publishers, you put your songs in front of the people who are currently making the music. If that song is not copyrighted or protected in some way, you are at great risk that someone may take your melodic or lyrical ideas and treat them as their own. This happens more than you might imagine, intentionally and sometimes unintentionally. If that happens and your song is not protected, there is nothing you can do about it.

This is the clear and present danger for songwriters that exists today, and the reason why it is so important that you protect your songs. In the past, the only way to protect your songs was a US Copyright. Today, thanks to technology, songwriters have another option, which is why we created Songuard.

You automatically have a copyright the date you create a song and put it into a physical tangible form. The purpose of registering the song with the US Copyright office was to prove and verify that date of creation. A US Copyright costs $37 for one writer and $55 for two or more writers. This year, it goes up to $55 for one writer and $75 for two or more.

Registering with Songuard costs only $3.95 no matter how many writers and will give you the same proof and verification of the date of creation as a US Copyright.

Too good to be true? Go to www.songuard.com and look under FAQ/Terms and you will understand the process and why a registration with Songuard is impeccable proof of the date of creation which in turn, will give you copyright protection."

The last line is blatantly not true.

I wanted to make sure I spoke to my attorney before writing this post so I was 100% confident that I hadn't missed anything. Here is what he said:

"Copyright exists from the moment the work is created (fixed in a tangible medium). However, registration with the Copyright Office provides important benefits, such as proof of ownership. You can't file a copyright infringement lawsuit unless you have a registration with the Copyright Office, so you can't protect it."

So, there you go, some of what the above service is claiming is true, but the most important part is that the song isn't protected in the same way a real copyright with the library would protect it. In addition, unless it was changed with in the last 2 months, the price structure they list is also not true regarding what it costs to register with the Library of Congress.

I don't know what the intention of this company is, but intentional or not, they are disseminating information that isn't true and could really damage the protection that artists, labels, publishers and writers need and expect to have.

Bottom line, just remember in life there is no such thing as a free lunch and you most often get what you pay for—in this case, nothing. Shortcuts usually are short because they don't address the full scope of the problem or don't include the full services—in this case, the protection that you get when doing things the correct way.

Okay, I hear you say, well I didn't know better and so now what can I do? Well, it is this simple—educate yourself with trusted institutions like colleges, universities or your own attorney. Remember, anyone can post something online—that doesn't make it true. Also, remember the old and worn-out axiom— if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!

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If you have ever been to one of my inspirational talks, concerts or master classes, or had me produce a record for you, you know that I often say that music is an incredible force for good and has no boundaries and is the closest we mere mortals will ever come to knowing the language of the angels.

The record by "Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate" proves this point!

First, the music is compelling if you love Progressives Rock, and honestly, what music fan can't at least respect the genre even if they aren't a devotee?

But, beyond the music, which is good, the story of the band is even more compelling. First, the guys decided to release on their own label "Glass Castle Recordings", a gutsy move and a good one in these days of 360 deals and where much is promised, and little delivered with many of the indie and major labels out there.

The 2017 record from the band was joint winner of Beastie's Rock Show's Album of the Year (along with Alice Cooper and Roger Waters).

Other accolades include: Performing on the main stage at Hard Rock Hell's Prog festival in November 2017. HRH's own magazine described the band as 'unlikely stars who stole the show', and this has since led to a busy schedule of gigs, festivals and interviews.

I liked the music and decided to write this post so I contacted the band to learn more about who they are and what they are up to. I was chatting with Malcolm Galloway about the record and how much I loved it, but that I really would love the chance to produce a record for them as I could bring the sound recording up to the next level for them and also assist with making the keys the songs were written and recorded in more diverse, as the sound quality is good but not great and some of the particular keys were over used (really the only minor flaws in an otherwise masterful musical creation). In other words, I loved their music so much that I wanted to be their producer. Well, let me say that I met a kindred spirit in Malcolm as he has also faced some major health challenges just like I have. As you probably know, I am blind and a brain tumor survivor. I was so impressed when I found out how Malcolm did most of the technical work on the bands offerings.

"I've got a spinal problem (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), which makes working largely lying down with the laptop on my chest a pragmatic compromise," says Malcolm.

This means that all the great mixing and recording is done at home for the most part.

"I'm a part-time musician, part-time neuropathologist (diagnosing brain tumors under the microscope). I teach about brain tumor's at UCL Medical School."

Makes me wonder how Malcolm has time for music—but what a life warrior!!!

From the official band website:

"Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate is a proggy, funky, defiant and sometimes poignant London, UK based rock band, recommended by Steve Hackett (Genesis). Our 4th album will be 'Out Of Mind'."

The first single release from the album is the double A-side "Stand Up b/w When I Was A Ship".

The album will be released in digital formats on 30 November 2018 and released as a physical CD on 25 January 2019. It is available as a pre-release Bandcamp digital download or signed CD now.

'Out Of Mind', Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate's fourth album, is inspired by memory, from a variety of perspectives. It starts with 'Coming Back', inspired by Philp K Dick (PKD)'s novel Time Out Of Joint. Track 11 (The Electric Ant) is also based on a PKD story.

The last conscious entity drifting towards the heat death of the universe reflects on the inevitable loss of memory as it disintegrates in 'I Miss The Stars'.

'Losing myself' is from the perspective of someone trapped in a mind degenerating due to dementia.

'When I Was A Ship' is inspired by Ann Leckie's 'Imperial Radch' science-fiction novel series.

'De Humani Corporis Fabrica' (on the fabric of the human body) was the title of Andreas Vesalius's ground-breaking anatomy book.

'Stand Up' is about those who rewrite history to promote hatred.

The last track of the album is 'Lidice'. Named after the Czech mining village destroyed by the Nazis, murdering 88 children and 252 adults. They wanted the village to be wiped from history. In response to the worst acts of inhumanity, we sometimes find the best of humanity. A group of coal miners in a mining village in Staffordshire, led by their local doctor, Barnett Stross, set up the organisation Lidice Shall Live. The community donated a day's wage each week to fund the rebuilding of the village after the war. Hitler wanted the name Lidice to be forgotten - he failed. This song is dedicated to the memory of all those who have been killed because of their origins, and all those who stood in solidarity.

For excessively detailed information about the songs and lyrics, please visit  www.hatsoffgentlemen.com/outofmind

I am so glad I had the opportunity to learn about this band and their music and I highly recommend you give them a few minutes of your own time!

Joey Stuckey

Ted's sort of like discovering a Mayan Temple in your backyard — It's historic, it's cool, and you weren't looking for it, but it's made your day!

No, my friends, I haven't lost it - not yet anyway!

But, as you know I get excited about this thing called music!

When ever I find a new artist, someone that is talented and has an unquice voice, well, I am over the moon, and that is how I feel listening to the new release by Ted Hajnasiewicz.

The music is what I would call Americana, though that is a broad umbrella. I think of Ted as a wonderful blend of Matthew Sweet, Neal Young and Neal Diamond.

Ted has done a lot of things right with this release. The basic recording quality is good and so are the performances. His vocals are top notch and the lyrics and melodies are memorable and accessible and relevant. We all know what it means to be looking for something, sometimes only to discover that while we haven't found what we were looking for, we found that where we are and what we are doing isn't the solution, so we must move on down the road and try again to find ourselves. Ted explores this and more with his January 2019 release, "This Is What I Do".

I think what I love best is that Ted is a great communicator. His vocals, mix of the recordings, the instrumentation and performances all serve the master, need to say what is on his heart and mind and they do with great effect.

I also love Ted's sense of humor. He is an engaging fellow and his website is well done and captures who he is quickly so you understand what it is you are going to get with his art. In short, I love how genuine he and his music are!

I wouldn't be the nit-picky producer I am, nor would I be giving you the kind of review you have come to expect from me, if I didn't share just a few minor points Ted should consider for his next project.

First, the drumming on this record isn't perfect and there are a few truly loose moments, but not enough that it should greatly take away from your listening enjoyment, unless you do music production for a living, like myself, and even I am able to overlook it for the most part. In this same vein, I am not in love with the depth of tone of the acoustic guitars. I think Ted would greatly benefit from a fuller sound with less of the tone coming from the pick-up and more mics on the guitars. Finally, on one track there is a multiband delay on the vocals and I think it distracts from Ted's great vocals and just isn't needed, honestly. Again, I only mention these things, so any music gurus out there don't say I wasn't honest, but again, despite these minor flaws, Ted's music is a real treat and is deserving of your support.

Be sure to go to his website and buy some music: www.tedhtunes.com

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First, you probably know by now that Joey has a mascot, yeah this little stick figure guy, with the sunglasses, cane and huge guitar! His name is Blink. And just like any good avatar, he has feelings, hopes, and dreams!

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Why are we doing vinyl?
Well, you have asked for it and we want to give you what you want!

But just as important, the new record In The Shadow Of The Sun had the basic tracks—rhythm guitar, bass, drums and lead vocals—recorded all tougher with just a few vintage mics in the same room where Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and many more recorded their hits! That's right— the guys went to Sun Studios in Memphis and had a blast - and made a record in about 3-hours.

Because of the amazing sound the guys captured at Sun Studios in Memphis, and the rest of the overdubs and mixing and mastering happening at Joey's Shadow Sound Studio in the music city base of Macon, GA, we knew we had to do two things. First, present each song as a Stereo Mix - AND - a MONO mix, just like back in the early days of yore. And second, we had to press vinyl to get the true majesty of the recordings made during these sessions.

So If you want the lusty appreciation of Blink, just contribute $150 and you will get the following - all autographed by Joey:

1. An honest to God vinyl album of In The Shadow of the Sun.

2. One (1) Audio CD.

3. A download sticker.

4. One (1) T-shirt, sizes are limited but we will do all we can to accommodate the size you want.

5. And one (1) hand-printed and numbered CD of the song "Troubles Come In Threes" featuring Georgia legend Randall Bramblett performing B-3 organ. Randall did nine different solos so Joey could just take his pick. The problem is that all of his solos were great. Joey ended up using Take Number Two, but as our Super Fan, we'll provide you with a CD that has all nine mixes of Randall's blistering solos. This is exclusively for our Super Fans and will not be available to anyone else, ever. Once this campaign is over, we won't be offering this again, it will just be relegated back to 'the vault'. We know money is tight, so the good news is that we can This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. via PayPal so you can make monthly payments of $50/month so we can get that vinyl ordered in January 2019. Remember to provide us with your postal address in the Note/Comments with your PayPal payment so we can get you those amazing goodies we have for our Super Fans. Also, please confirm which Level you are signing up for - either Blink's "Lust" or Blink's "Eternal Love".

Super Fan Level: "BLINK'S ETERNAL LOVE"

Okay, now if you want to get Blink's Eternal Love and gratitude (and how many people can offer you that?!) - then, we have something even more amazing for you!

You get all these goodies above, PLUS YOU GET:

1. The official Joey Stuckey Kazoo. Yeah, drive your friends and family crazy with this little novelty instrument invented in Macon, GA.

2. You will also get an additional CD—hand-number and printed, featuring Joey's cover of the Smith's classic "There Is A Light", along with the original demo of "You're So Wrong", and the acoustic version of "Ain't It Good To Be In Love".

3. VERY COOL! You're invited to party at Shadow Sound Studio. We want you to come hang out with us! We'll have light refreshments and the band will do a short acoustic set just for you and also take your questions about the album and recording process. But the best part is that we're going to pull one of the tracks we recorded up on the big board (mixing console) and give each guest 15-minutes to Remix a song. That's right— you will get to play with all the buttons and knobs. We will also take video of you mixing the track and get lots of pics of you in the studio and with the band. We'll set a date and give you several months notice so you can make sure to have time to clear your schedule.

This once in a lifetime opportunity is only $300 per person and again, we can This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Remember to provide us with your postal address in the Note/Comments with your PayPal payment so we can get you those amazing goodies we have for our Super Fans. Also, please confirm which Level you are signing up for - either Blink's "Lust" or Blink's "Eternal Love".

So that's it, it just takes of few fans like yourself to make all this possible and to allow the band to keep making the top notch music that Joey and the guys have become known for.

We sincerely thank you for your time and consideration and look forward to seeing you soon!