1. Background: The Roseline is a band from Lawrence, Kansas, led by Colin Halliburton, who describes himself as a folk singer with a rock band.
  2. Musical Style: Blend of Americana, Country, and Folk music, with a collaborative approach to songwriting.
  3. Professional Experience: 18 years as a band with 8 full-length albums and 1 live album. Has toured extensively in the US and Europe, particularly in Scandinavia.
  4. Current Situation: Working musician earning under $10,000 annually from music, with main employment as an audio editor for a non-profit serving the blind and visually impaired.
  5. Project Status: 7 songs written and ready for recording, described as their most collaborative and strongest material to date.
  6. Technical Plan: Three full days of recording at Element Recording in Kansas City with engineer Joel Nanos, aiming to complete half of the next album.
  7. Marketing Strategy: Plans for 3 singles over 8 weeks, professional publicity campaign, radio promotion, music videos, live filmed versions, and extensive touring including US and Scandinavian markets.
  8. Business Understanding: Demonstrates DIY ethos with self-releases, sync licensing experience, and European booking representation, though lacks US management and label support.
  9. Impact Potential: Grant would primarily alleviate financial stress in recording process, allowing more creative freedom and potentially enabling sustainable touring and broader audience reach.

Quotes:

"Other than my children, music has been the most important thing in my life. I'm not sure exactly why I have this compulsion to create but for whatever reason it really gives my life meaning and it's such a fulfilling practice."

"I'm not being hyperbolic when I say it would be a financial lifesaver."

"The ability to communicate through song, even to people who are not native English speakers, is astounding to me -- a cosmic miracle."

"We're a damn good band from the middle of nowhere. We just need a little help. We're lifers either way."

"Being in a recording studio can already be a stressful environment but when budgetary concerns have everyone checking the clock every 10 minutes, it can certainly suck the creative energy out of the process."