Threadhead Records Offbeat Article!!

[2ForTheFest]

http://www.offbeat.com/artman/publish/article_3418.shtml

[Belle]

Sums it up really well. How cool is that? Way to go all.

[festbabe]

And, I found the official website is starting to come up. Bry - it looks great!

http://www.threadheadrecords.com/

[rosetree]

VERY NICE!!!!
I guess this is something else that Bryan has to add to the website! More work for Ohio, but it's a good thing...:D

[ibjamn]

Great job to Chris, Nate, Nanci & everyone involved! Here is a really nice email from Paul Sanchez in response to the article:

Congratulations my dear Threadhead friends, the press is well deserved. I can't thank you enough and I hope you all realize that the most vital part of rebuilding the music scene is having new music and you have provided the chance for the music to live on. After the flood we were all trying to pay rent and eat, no one had time to think about where to find money for making records. The music you will be dancing to at next year's Jazz Fest wouldn't exist without each of you whether you put up $1,000.00 or $50.00. Your love of New Orleans will come back to you a thousand fold for years to come.
red beans and ricely yours,
Sanchmo

[festbabe]

Great job to Chris, Nate, Nanci & everyone involved! Here is a really nice email from Paul Sanchez in response to the article:

Congratulations my dear Threadhead friends, the press is well deserved. I can't thank you enough and I hope you all realize that the most vital part of rebuilding the music scene is having new music and you have provided the chance for the music to live on. After the flood we were all trying to pay rent and eat, no one had time to think about where to find money for making records. The music you will be dancing to at next year's Jazz Fest wouldn't exist without each of you whether you put up $1,000.00 or $50.00. Your love of New Orleans will come back to you a thousand fold for years to come.
red beans and ricely yours,
Sanchmo

Oh, wow, nice note. Makes me weepy-proud.

[glinda]

The music you will be dancing to at next year's Jazz Fest wouldn't exist without each of you whether you put up $1,000.00 or $50.00. Your love of New Orleans will come back to you a thousand fold for years to come.

So true!!! Yay! Big thanks to CJ, Nanci, Nate, Bryan, Susan and everyone who makes Threadhead Records shine so brightly.

[Frosty]

Awesome!!!

We need cards we can hand out.

Can I propose somebody design a card, then we can each order them at our own expense to hand out locally and when we are at Fest?

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Nice Job all. Both on the article and the THR website. It great to see what can be accomplished when a bunch of like minded people get together and work towards a goal.
Congrats all.

[chrisjoseph]

Today is a good day. :)

[chrisjoseph]

Awesome!!!

We need cards we can hand.

Can I propose somebody design a card, then we can each order them at our own expense to hand out locally and when we are at Fest?

we have cards....I can get them to you if you give me your address.

[djgriff]

Great job. Congrats to all involved for the well deserved recognition!

[Frosty]

we have cards....I can get them to you if you give me your address.

Uhm, it's where you send the checks........:)

I'll email you.

[Chas_P]

Awesome!!!

We need cards we can hand out.

Can I propose somebody design a card, then we can each order them at our own expense to hand out locally and when we are at Fest?

Also to have to hand out at CFF, especially when John and Paul are playing.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Great article and wonderful response from Paul.

CJ -- Do you lose 3% with Paypal donations that you don't lose with checks? I'd rather spend .40 on postage than 3% to paypal.

[chrisjoseph]

paypal is a problem that way. I haven't figured out a solution. But I will.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

paypal is a problem that way. I haven't figured out a solution. But I will.

ok -- then the check for Paul/John is in the mail...

[Frosty]

paypal is a problem that way. I haven't figured out a solution. But I will.

Crap. I wish I'd known before Paypalling!

Next time, it's good ole Pony Express for me.

[djgriff]

paypal is a problem that way. I haven't figured out a solution. But I will.

Would you rather have money sent by check or paypal? Are we still sending checks to you in LA?

I would suggest that under a certain amount, say $50 or $100, you add a small surcharge similar to what is done in the raffle and for Fest4Kidz - if someone is making a larger donation, probably more efficient to pay by check unless the donor wants to pay the fee.

[Freakwinox]

kudos to Chris, Nate, Nanci and everyone else for all your efforts. I think it was the T-P that referred to Threadheads as a "loosely affiliated" group of fest lovers. Being loose feels pretty good.

[festbabe]

I don't know about 'loosely' affiliated -- I think the bond runs pretty deep :)

[Phatpapa]

HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP HOORAY

Thanks to everyone and their hard work. I am extremely proud to be a THREADHEAD and a part of this amazing project

[frangooch]

This is fantastic. Congratulations to anyone with a hand in this.

[ozzie]

Couldn't be more proud! Well done to us all.

[Michelino]

Very Cool...Great news for a Great group. Being part of this group is a reason to give thanks.

Can't wait to see my copy in the mail now!

[chrisjoseph]

paypal is easier right now, even though they take a bit. I like your suggestions below.

Would you rather have money sent by check or paypal? Are we still sending checks to you in LA?

I would suggest that under a certain amount, say $50 or $100, you add a small surcharge similar to what is done in the raffle and for Fest4Kidz - if someone is making a larger donation, probably more efficient to pay by check unless the donor wants to pay the fee.

[chrisjoseph]

and a big thank you to Kimball Packard, who contacted Offbeat to push the idea for this article.

[festivalgirl]

paypal is easier right now, even though they take a bit. I like your suggestions below.

Does THR have it's own bank account? If so, payments could be made through people's online bill paying service (I think). EFT's are pretty quick & shouldn't have any additional fees attached.

[ohio]

And, I found the official website is starting to come up. Bry - it looks great!

http://www.threadheadrecords.com/
Hey now, it's not ready yet! Susan deserves the nod- I just try to recreate her artistic visions with 1's & 0's, but thanks! The goal is to be up & running by the 12/1, and I think we'll make it. Actually the basic site has been mostly completed on a borrowed server, just now transferring it to public view while tweaking a bit along the way. Now stop looking or I'll have to slap a password gate on there...!

[ohio]

Great article and wonderful response from Paul.

CJ -- Do you lose 3% with Paypal donations that you don't lose with checks? I'd rather spend .40 on postage than 3% to paypal.
Yes, you do. But Paypal makes things so much easier- cuts down on the need for staff to handle checks; we all have full time careers too.
I have checked into getting set up to accept payments directly, bypassing Paypal, but it actually would cost more due to our less than huge volume.

[festbabe]

Hey now, it's not ready yet! Susan deserves the nod- I just try to recreate her artistic visions with 1's & 0's, but thanks! The goal is to be up & running by the 12/1, and I think we'll make it. Actually the basic site has been mostly completed on a borrowed server, just now transferring it to public view while tweaking a bit along the way. Now stop looking or I'll have to slap a password gate on there...!

Sorry, man, I just got excited :)
Shout out to Susan for the design work, but I won't look again until y'all tell me to.

[festivalgirl]

Yes, you do. But Paypal makes things so much easier- cuts down on the need for staff to handle checks; we all have full time careers too.
I have checked into getting set up to accept payments directly, bypassing Paypal, but it actually would cost more due to our less than huge volume.

Well, some of us don't have full time careers - okay me - Unemployed Accountant/Bookkeeper in L.A. I have plenty of time & am happy to donate it to the cause. Just let me know how I can help!!

ckobrin at pacbell dot net

[neverleft]

Very cool reading this article. I always thought that Theadhead Records was one great idea. It's really all the people involved with it. All threadheads I'm sure are proud of this recognition from Offbeat. Keep it going ya'll

[chrisjoseph]

Does THR have it's own bank account? If so, payments could be made through people's online bill paying service (I think). EFT's are pretty quick & shouldn't have any additional fees attached.

Yes, TH Records has its own checking account.

[Lostcajun]

Today is a good day. :)

It is a great day. Props to you Chris, my friend!!!

[chrisjoseph]

Dude! Kurt! Where you been?

[festivalgirl]

Yes, TH Records has its own checking account.

If you can accept a check, you should be able to accept an electronic payment through Bill Paying services. It might be worth looking into with your bank.

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Yes, I did not even think about the Paypal fees! I would rather you receive all the funds. Next time, an old-fashioned check from me.
I just can't remember to buy stamps anymore in this day of electronic banking, but I guess I could order stamps on-line :}

[steeleye]

Great job, all. This Threadhead Krewe is a friggin' amazing bunch. And thanks for the opportunity to help these artists in such a direct way.

[Corona]

A fantastic article about our record label. So cool! Way to go everyone! So proud to be a Threadhead!!! :D

[rosetree]

Is there a Threadhead Records t-shirt????
I love the logo, and would be proud to wear the shirt!:D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

ooooohhhhh-----

I could do that!

[Delta]

Is there a Threadhead Records t-shirt????
I love the logo, and would be proud to wear the shirt!:D


Your wish is my command.
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[rosetree]

Your wish is my command.
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Thanks Delta...I knew in the back of my mind that it was talked about here...I should have checked cafe Press before I posted....

[chrisjoseph]

http://shop.cafepress.com/design/27952130

[Carolina Beadhead]

Yes, TH Records has its own checking account.

Chris, will that help with the quick deposit of our checks? Or will they still be made out to the artist and thus dependent on when they get around to depositing them? I'm so slack on balancing my check book :o, I depend on the funds moving quickly out of my account to keep up with my balance...

[funkkjunkie]

Oooh, that shirt would be so cute in purple to match the record or gold to match the fleur de lis.

[Lostcajun]

Dude! Kurt! Where you been?

Lost in Texas. Made a quick trip to NOLA and Lafayette in early October, and then back unexpectedly for a funeral to Lafayette two weekends ago. Lost again.

[chrisjoseph]

Chris, will that help with the quick deposit of our checks? Or will they still be made out to the artist and thus dependent on when they get around to depositing them? I'm so slack on balancing my check book :o, I depend on the funds moving quickly out of my account to keep up with my balance...

I think in the future we will have contributors make any hard checks out to TH Records. We're still sitting on checks for Susan Cowsill, and for Paul and John's new project.

[chrisjoseph]

Lost in Texas. Made a quick trip to NOLA and Lafayette in early October, and then back unexpectedly for a funeral to Lafayette two weekends ago. Lost again.

Ask Amyloves about what we're doing the first Thursday of Jazzfest...

[Amyloves...]

Ask Amyloves about what we're doing the first Thursday of Jazzfest...

You crack me up! Anal friend Chris likes to plan a little in advance.

[Festngator]

great article congrates to all the folks at Threadhead records on the kudos

[Corona]

Your wish is my command.
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[Lostcajun]

You crack me up! Anal friend Chris likes to plan a little in advance.

Ok, Ames, what's da plan? We're getting close.

[chrisjoseph]

Ok, Ames, what's da plan? We're getting close.

It involves you wearing a dress.

[funkkjunkie]

And as we add musicians, it would be cool for the shirt to list Threadhead records' projects to the shirt.

[chrisjoseph]

And as we add musicians, it would be cool for the shirt to list Threadhead records' projects to the shirt.

Love that idea. CBH?

[swag]

And as we add musicians, it would be cool for the shirt to list Threadhead records' projects to the shirt.

A sneaky way to get me to buy a new shirt each year.

[Delta]

Love that idea. CBH?

Maybe list the artists/albums on the back?
I do love the artwork on the back now, but shirts get sort of crowded when you add too much stuff, and it has t obe so little nobody can read it anyway and that sort of defeats the PR purpose of it.

[stynger]

A sneaky way to get me to buy a new shirt each year.

I would love to buy a new shirt every year. I think it's a great idea to list the projects that make us all so proud to be Threadheads.

Love the article. Can't wait to get my hard copy of Off Beat soon.

[Lostcajun]

It involves you wearing a dress.

Ok, never thought of myself as a transgender type, but there's a first for most everything....

[chrisjoseph]

Ok, never thought of myself as a transgender type, but there's a first for most everything....

make sure you find matching pumps.

[festbabe]

Ok, never thought of myself as a transgender type, but there's a first for most everything....

Dude - this is not that kind of chat room ;)

[Lostcajun]

I've always kinda fancied spike heals

[mightyradgumbo]

veering back from the transgendering haha
Congrats to everyone involved in this project-all of us who donated, everyone who did what they did to get this up and running and continue to run and to those who sent good karma.
What a group this is---gotta go buy a shirt now.

[mrSteve]

Great job to all involved, Chris is money being raised currently for any projects?

[festivalgirl]

Maybe list the artists/albums on the back?
I do love the artwork on the back now, but shirts get sort of crowded when you add too much stuff, and it has t obe so little nobody can read it anyway and that sort of defeats the PR purpose of it.

what about adding the artists names on the sleeves.

[festivalgirl]

make sure you find matching pumps.

payless shoes in the weho area has pumps up to size 13!!

[chrisjoseph]

Great job to all involved, Chris is money being raised currently for any projects?

Yes, for John and Paul's new duo CD, and for Susan Cowsill's new CD.

[MaloGator]

Great article! I was going to wait for my Offbeat but couldn't. And I was wondering when the Tshirts would become available. Tshirt stack(s) getting out of control...

Is Alex's project funded? Or, who should the checks be made out to?

[Delta]

what about adding the artists names on the sleeves.

Great idea, until there are so many artists we have to wear long sleeve t-shirts.
:)

[Festngator]

2 shirts origional and one with names on the back

[ibjamn]

BTW, If you want to get your TH record shirts today.......
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[chrisjoseph]

Great article! I was going to wait for my Offbeat but couldn't. And I was wondering when the Tshirts would become available. Tshirt stack(s) getting out of control...

Is Alex's project funded? Or, who should the checks be made out to?

Alex's project is funded, but Susan's new one isn't fully funded, nor is John and Paul's new duo CD. Checks for Susan should be made out to Susan Cowsill and sent to me, and John/Paul's should be made out to Paul Sanchez music and sent to me.

Alternatively, the "Participate" page on threadheadrecords.com is now up and running. You can also paypal $$ by hitting the artist fund button.

[glinda]

Dude - this is not that kind of chat room ;)
Really? hmmm, better ask mz seebass....

[swag]

Avoiding thread drift is usually inevitable. But considering this thread is where someone who reads the Offbeat article and wants to help out on Threadhead Records will likely land, we ought to at least try to keep it clean.

[mightyradgumbo]

Avoiding thread drift is usually inevitable. But considering this thread is where someone who reads the Offbeat article and wants to help out on Threadhead Records will likely land, we ought to at least try to keep it clean.

The voice of reason you are, Swag. But then again, what better judge of character than if they can hang with our warped but wonderful states of mind. It was the madness at da bar on da old bored that landed me.....yeah u rite we better keep it clean :D

[Lit]

Avoiding thread drift is usually inevitable. But considering this thread is where someone who reads the Offbeat article and wants to help out on Threadhead Records will likely land, we ought to at least try to keep it clean.

I think you meant to say that thread drift is usually inevitable; if avoiding it was inevitable, you wouldn't have needed to make the point. But I drift...

[Frosty]

Alex's project is funded, but Susan's new one isn't fully funded, nor is John and Paul's new duo CD. Checks for Susan should be made out to Susan Cowsill and sent to me, and John/Paul's should be made out to Paul Sanchez music and sent to me.

Alternatively, the "Participate" page on threadheadrecords.com is now up and running. You can also paypal $$ by hitting the artist fund button.

Did you ever get my email about the Threadhead business cards?

[swag]

I think you meant to say that thread drift is usually inevitable; if avoiding it was inevitable, you wouldn't have needed to make the point. But I drift...

Yeah yeah yeah (damn lawyers)

[funkkjunkie]

Or the musician names could swirl around the record in a circle.

[mightyradgumbo]

Or the musician names could swirl around the record in a circle.

oohhhh, I like that idea

[Lostcajun]

Alternatively, the "Participate" page on threadheadrecords.com is now up and running. You can also paypal $$ by hitting the artist fund button.

This is a great way to "send" funds to support these artists. I hope this makes it easier on you Chris, rather than having to collect checks in the mail.

Thanks for all you do with TH Records. Very cool thing.

[chrisjoseph]

Did you ever get my email about the Threadhead business cards?

I did. Will start sending out next week. Anyone else want some?

[Frosty]

I did. Will start sending out next week. Anyone else want some?

If you have not sent out the Boutte check yet, you can deduct the expenses for the cards from mine.

[stynger]

I did. Will start sending out next week. Anyone else want some?

check your email. thanks

[chrisjoseph]

cards are going to be free.

[stynger]

First off thanks Chris for all you do.

Second just went to the mail and my Off Beat arrived today. Very cool to read the article.

Man i'm so proud to be a part of this and to know all you good friends.

See you locals in a couple of weeks.:D

[Phatpapa]

cards are going to be free.

I would like some, please. What do you need from me? Do you still have my email?

[ozzie]

Second just went to the mail and my Off Beat arrived today. Very cool to read the article.

Hey, mine arrived yesterday too... only it was last month's! :D

[ozzie]

The website looks fab you guys!

Maybe a comments section would be good. [ducks and runs from Bry]

[ibjamn]

I got our TH record t-shirts! I saved $5.40 shipping (on 2 shirts) using code FEMHOL10. The free shipping coupon ends today.

[swag]

First off thanks Chris for all you do.

Second just went to the mail and my Off Beat arrived today. Very cool to read the article.



This issue has the Offbeat "Favorite Albums of 2008" article, right? Which Threadhead Record artist's made the list?

[swag]

This issue has the Offbeat "Favorite Albums of 2008" article, right? Which Threadhead Record artist's made the list?

Nevermind - my mailman just came.

13 different staff made 5 picks each.

Joseph Irrera (managing editor) picks:

Shamarr Allen - Meet Me on Frenchmen St
John Boutte - Good Neighbor

And the Boutte album is one of 4 that are pictured in the acompanying artwork.

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Thanks to everyone at THR who make it possible to help all the deserving Artists. It is truly an honor and a great pleasure in life to see these Artists do so well! Another thing to be Thankful for this year!

[rosetree]

I was listening to Christmas music today (I know, please no grief) and thinking about this thread and it came to me.....has John Boutte ever made a Christmas record? He has the voice of an angel and would make some incredible songs! Then I thought...why not take it a step farther...a Threadhead Record Christmas CD with Threadhead Record artists!!!!!
Well what do ya think , for next year....;) :D

[Lostcajun]

Seriously a good idea. I think it would make him some money for sure.

[glinda]

I was listening to Christmas music today (I know, please no grief) and thinking about this thread and it came to me.....has John Boutte ever made a Christmas record? He has the voice of an angel and would make some incredible songs! Then I thought...why not take it a step farther...a Threadhead Record Christmas CD with Threadhead Record artists!!!!!
Well what do ya think , for next year....;) :D
Yea, I would LOVE that! Add a gospel choir behind him on some songs... and wow.....

[McGregor]

This makes the wife and I feel very good about ourselves.

Great project!

Congrats to all!

[ibjamn]

I was listening to Christmas music today (I know, please no grief) and thinking about this thread and it came to me.....has John Boutte ever made a Christmas record? He has the voice of an angel and would make some incredible songs! Then I thought...why not take it a step farther...a Threadhead Record Christmas CD with Threadhead Record artists!!!!!
Well what do ya think , for next year....;) :D

OOOHHhhh, John Boutte singing Ave Maria! I just got a chill!

[Jada]

Everything looks great guys! Thanks for all your hard work and superb efforts!

[rosetree]

OOOHHhhh, John Boutte singing Ave Maria! I just got a chill!

I know!!!!
We can make a list of our favorite TH artists and what song they should sing or play...

[Lit]

I know!!!!
We can make a list of our favorite TH artists and what song they should sing or play...

I'd love to hear the combo of Paul, John and Susan doing John Lennon's "Happy Christmas (War is Over)"

And Shamarr doing an instrumental "Little Drummer Boy," perhaps with Stanton guesting on drums...

Nightcrawlers doing "Joy to the World," perhaps with John singing, or maybe just instrumental.

[swag]

The website says that Threadhead Records will not be "involved in creative decisions". Maybe we should let the artists pick their own songs.

[Delta]

When Rosie first suggested the Christmas music, John Boutte' singing "Angels We Have Heard on High" was my first thought. I think he has the perfect voice for it. "Angels...sweetly singing..." sums it up perfectly.

[Lit]

The website says that Threadhead Records will not be "involved in creative decisions". Maybe we should let the artists pick their own songs.

Just suggestions man. And having some fun thinking of who would sound good doing what. I don't think anyone is suggesting that we have any control over the choices; but perhaps something that someone suggests will inspire one of the artists to do something that he or she would not have thought of otherwise.

[Lostcajun]

I just think this is the coolest thing. So many record companies or producers screw the artists. Imagine one that really helps the artists. Wow. Thanks again to everyone. What an honor to help people experience the music.

[rosetree]

The website says that Threadhead Records will not be "involved in creative decisions". Maybe we should let the artists pick their own songs.

I'm not sayin' that we demand certain songs and artists. I'm sure that they can pick their own songs. I just thought that the thought of a Christmas record would be a good one. Christmas standards by musicians we know and love, it doesn't get better than that!!!!;) :D

[chrisjoseph]

All I can tell you is that I won't make suggestions to the artists. Not that I don't think the xmas record idea is great. I absolutely do. And I certainly won't stop anyone from talking to the musicians about any ideas any of you might have. I say go for it. I encourage it. If John is receptive to the idea, and solicits our help, that would be wonderful. I also personally think John could make a great gospel album someday.

I just don't want the artists to ever feel like in order for us to loan them money, they have to include songs we want or make an album they may not want to make.

[rosetree]

All I can tell you is that I won't make suggestions to the artists. Not that I don't think the xmas record idea is great. I absolutely do. And I certainly won't stop anyone from talking to the musicians about any ideas any of you might have. I say go for it. I encourage it. If John is receptive to the idea, and solicits our help, that would be wonderful. I also personally think John could make a great gospel album someday.

I just don't want the artists to ever feel like in order for us to loan them money, they have to include songs we want or make an album they may not want to make.

Understood :D