SUMMARTY POINTS

Background: Founded in 2017 in Nashville and relocated to Portland, Family Worship Center is a 10-piece band led by singer-songwriter and keyboardist Krissberg. The founder's musical journey began with early exposure to John Prine and developed through formal music education.

Musical Style: Specializes in redemptive, 1970s-styled rock and roll, with a unique approach of using mysticism and quasi-cult imagery to promote community and acceptance, while playfully critiquing organized religion.

Professional Experience: Has released one EP and one full-length record, recorded in both Nashville and Portland. The founder has significant industry experience, including running a record label, organizing festivals, and currently working in physical music production.

Current Situation: Actively performing but facing financial challenges due to the large band size. Shows typically generate only a few hundred dollars, making it difficult to fund professional recordings while ensuring fair compensation for all participants.

Project Status: Songs are currently being recorded but need mixing. Planning to work with Ryan Oxford at the Center for Sound Light and Color for mixing services.

Technical Plan: Seeking grant specifically for mixing costs, which would allow allocation of other funds toward promotion. The recording process involves multiple local musicians and professional studio time.

Marketing Strategy: Planning a Summer 2025 release with three singles and music videos released bimonthly from January to June 2025. Intends to work with a PR company for media coverage.

Business Understanding: Active in Music Portland, attending industry seminars. Band members include full-time music teachers. Demonstrates strong understanding of fair compensation practices and industry standards.

Impact Potential: Grant would enable completion of their second full-length album, facilitate better promotion through PR and radio, and help the band reach larger audiences through festivals and bigger shows. Previous charitable work includes raising $7,000 for Nashville Rescue Mission through a John Prine tribute album.

QUOTES

"We make rock music so people can feel better about the world."

"Our band uses mysticism and portrays ourselves as a quasi-cult in order to portray a sense of community. We poke fun at organized religion to show that everyone should be accepted as they are."

"During COVID when he passed away, I was able to put out a cover album (with the help/blessing of his family) and raised $7000 for the Nashville Rescue mission."

"I like playing live ok, but I really love recording music. I like working with a producer who pushes my limits musically, and helps along the way with the creative process."

"When we record, we utilize many local Portland musicians, recording studios, producers, pressing plants, and mastering engineers. We make it a point to make sure everyone is compensated fairly for their support."