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KEY POINTS

Background: Female-led brass band from New Orleans, pushing boundaries in a male-dominated space with a unique blend of storytelling and brass instrumentation.

Musical Style: Genre-transcending mix of Soul, Pop, and Brass Band, focusing on female storytelling through brass medium.

Professional Experience: Successfully released debut LP "Miss Missed Connection", completed a 10-date Midwest tour, performs regularly, and has experience with diverse venue types from dive bars to state fairs.

Current Situation: Second year as a full-time musician, earning within the typical New Orleans musician range of $23K annually. Working independently without label representation.

Project Status: New song is fully written and ready for production. Has producer in mind (Ben Lorio) and complete team assembled for recording, mixing, and mastering.

Technical Plan: Comprehensive recording plan with full band lineup including guitar, organ/piano, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, tuba, and drums. Planning to record at Below Productions.

Marketing Strategy: Detailed 2-month release schedule including press outreach, radio promotion, social media campaign, and unique New Orleans-themed marketing elements (tarot cards, haunted house themed release party).

Business Understanding: Actively engaged in music industry education through local resources (Ella Foundation, New Orleans Music Census), industry podcasts, and peer networking. Strong grasp of both creative and business aspects.

Impact Potential: Grant would enable professional production, maintaining band momentum, and creating stronger opportunities for label interest and broader reach while fully realizing artistic vision.

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