tag:heydreamerband.com,2005:/blogs/it-s-all-about-the-music-man?p=3It's All About The Music, Man!2024-02-04T21:47:24-05:00HeyDreamerfalsetag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/73458602024-02-04T21:47:24-05:002024-02-04T21:50:28-05:00HeyDreamer Signs with Mighty Mississippi Music<p><span style="color:#000000;">HeyDreamer signs with booking agency, Mighty Mississippi Music, in January 2024.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><u>Mission Statement</u></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">At Mighty Mississippi Music, we are passionate about elevating musical talent to new heights. As a comprehensive music management and production company, we specialize in discovering, nurturing, and promoting artists across diverse genres. Our dedicated team collaborates closely with musicians, providing strategic career guidance, facilitating professional development, and overseeing the production process from inception to fruition. With a commitment to artistic integrity and innovation, we strive to create impactful music experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide. Whether it's artist management, production services, or cultivating breakthrough talent, at Mighty Mississippi Music, we are dedicated to shaping the future of the music industry through creativity, excellence, and unwavering support for our artists. </span></p><p>Contact Mighty Mississippi Music For Booking - <span>662-444-4224 - </span>Contact@Mightymississippimusic.com</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/73267632024-01-01T12:48:05-05:002024-01-01T12:55:11-05:00Happy New Year!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p><p><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);">As we bid farewell to an amazing year filled with music, memories, and unforgettable moments, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Happy New Year! May this year bring you joy, inspiration, and countless opportunities to keep your dreams alive! We're gearing up for an incredible year of new releases, live performances, and exciting surprises. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);">Thank you all for an amazing 2023! </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);">XOXO,</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(55,65,81);">Melody, Dustin, and Dylan</span></p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/73098592023-11-27T10:02:47-05:002023-11-27T10:02:47-05:00We've Released a Xmas Song on Patreon!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p><p>Melody here! We hope that you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had some much-needed downtime to recharge, but we are back at it today! It appears that 2024 may be one of our busiest years yet! We are traveling a good bit and playing in new cities! Very exciting! Check out our <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows">shows page</a> to see what we'll be up to. Some of the shows will be added as confirmed, so if you don't see your city yet, don't fret! It may get added a little later!</p><p>We've released a Christmas song, “Christmas Memories,” on our <a class="no-pjax" href="https://patreon.com/heydreamer?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link" data-link-type="url">Patreon</a>! Here's a little info about the song: Last year, on December 23rd, I hosted a Patreon live chat and decided to do something a little bit different. Instead of just performing Christmas songs, I decided that I would write an original Christmas song with our Patrons. It was SO much fun, and it far exceeded any expectations that I had going in… The song sounds great! We can't wait to share it with you!<br><br>For those that aren't sure about what Patreon is, it's a subscription-based patronage platform. In other words, it's a platform that allows us to build community and connect with our audience in a far deeper way than is possible on any other platform. With the lowest package being $5 a month, it's a really great way for some of our greatest friends and fans to support us while we create, write, and release our music! We post exclusive content and behind-the-scenes content on the platform to show a deeper look into who we are. We hope that you will consider hopping on Patreon and joining in with us on this wild adventure! We are so grateful for our Patrons!<br><br>I'm sure that I will update this Blog before the year is over, but I will go ahead and wish all of you a safe and happy Holiday season! :)<br><br>XOXO,</p><p>Melody, Dustin, and Dylan</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/72716072023-09-11T12:33:41-04:002023-11-13T11:22:45-05:00HeyDreamer Live at The Works!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p><p>We're back at The Works in Atlanta, GA on October 6th at 5pm! The show is FREE for all ages and will be outside, so bring your lawn chair and blankets! We can't wait to see all of our Atlanta friends!!</p><p>Address: <span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);">1295 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);">See you then!</span></p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/72652472023-08-29T14:53:18-04:002023-08-29T14:53:18-04:00Back in the ATL!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p><p>We're back in Atlanta with our friends in Grits & Greens and Billy Stonecipher at Smith's Olde Bar on August 30th! The talent is real with this collection of musicians, so this is definitely a show you won't want to miss! Doors at 7pm. Tickets and other info available <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows">here</a>!</p><p>See you there! </p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/72369032023-07-04T18:00:56-04:002023-08-28T17:28:34-04:00You're Not Ready, Mobile, AL!<p>Hey Dreamers! </p><p>On August 19th, HeyDreamer are heading to Mobile, AL to perform with our friends Red and the Revelers at Cedar Street Social Club! This is our first time in Mobile, and we couldn't be more excited about it! Show starts at 7pm. Door is $10. You don't want to miss this!</p><p>See you there!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/72227962023-06-07T15:54:04-04:002023-06-07T15:54:04-04:00HeyDreamer Live in The Music Room at Smith's Olde Bar (Atlanta, GA)!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p><p>We're back in Atlanta on June 16th at Smith's Olde Bar upstairs in The Music Room with our awesome friends Levi Ransom, Malibu Cowboys, and Mitchell Phillips! Tickets are available <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows">here. </a></p><p>We can't wait to experience the Atlanta crowds again! We will see you all then!</p><p>Melody, Dustin, and Dylan</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/72107002023-05-17T12:04:34-04:002023-05-17T12:04:58-04:00Collective Soul's Will Turpin and Real2Reel Studios Present HeyDreamer Live!<p>Hey Dreamers! </p><p>We hope that you all are having a great month so far! </p><p>Will Turpin, founding member of Collective Soul, and Real2Reel Studios are putting together a showcase this Saturday, May 20th at Southern Roots in McDonough, GA! HeyDreamer is performing alongside Red & the Revelers, a swamp-soul band from Mobile, AL, and Brian Collins, CMA award-winning singer-songwriter. </p><p>If you need tickets, they're available on our<a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows"> shows page</a>. </p><p>You definitely won't want to miss this! It's going to be AMAZING!</p><p>See you there!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/72028672023-05-04T12:07:49-04:002023-05-15T18:16:46-04:00Celebrate Melody’s B-Day on YouTube!<p>Hey Dreamers! <br><br>We hope that you are having a great May so far! On Monday, May 8th, the full band is going live on YouTube to celebrate Melody’s ¼ Century Birthday. We’re going to hang out, answer questions, play some familiar favorites, and introduce you to some new songs in the works! <br><br>We can’t wait to play music and hang out with all of you wonderful people, so grab some popcorn and a beer, and we will see you on Monday!</p><p>Link: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtube.com/live/y42mqDLA5X8?feature=share" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/live/y42mqDLA5X8?feature%3Dshare&source=gmail&ust=1683673938158000&usg=AOvVaw3gNAlPUjEq55nNiV1EI3Aw">https://youtube.com/live/</a><wbr><a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtube.com/live/y42mqDLA5X8?feature=share" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/live/y42mqDLA5X8?feature%3Dshare&source=gmail&ust=1683673938158000&usg=AOvVaw3gNAlPUjEq55nNiV1EI3Aw">y42mqDLA5X8?feature=share</a></wbr></p><p><br>Much love to everyone! XO</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/71834142023-04-03T16:59:40-04:002023-04-28T15:52:02-04:00Tax Day Has Never Been So Much Fun!<p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">HeyDreamer are opening up the Lake Claire Community Land Trust's Spring Peace & Love Festival in Atlanta, GA on April 15th at 3pm! </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">There will be food trucks, face painting, an artist market, a raffle, a bake sale, and live music all day! Tickets are $15 if you buy them in advance. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">The Iineup includes:</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>3pm - HeyDreamer </i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>4:30pm - The Ain't Sisters </i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>6pm - Tire Fire </i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>7:15pm - Sensua Players </i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>8pm - The Boo Hoo Ramblers </i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><i>9:30pm - Donna Hopkins Band</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Let's make this the best Tax Day ever! </span></p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/71661332023-03-06T13:47:41-05:002023-03-06T13:47:41-05:00St. Patrick's Day Party with HeyDreamer in Atlanta!<p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Hey Dreamers! </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Atlanta, are you feeling lucky?! Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with HeyDreamer at The Camp at The Works in Atlanta's Upper Westside! We're bringing the tunes and energy needed for an EPIC St. Patty's Day party! Be sure to wear green and come thirsty! </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">We'll see you there!! Love you all! </span></p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/71258822022-12-20T13:49:51-05:002022-12-20T13:49:51-05:00Our First 2023 Show!<p>Birmingham, AL - The Nick - January 7th!</p>
<p>Happy Holidays! We hope that you are having a wonderful Holiday season.</p>
<p>In the New Year, we're back at The Nick in Bham! We had so much fun at The Nick back in July of this year, and we can't wait to party with you all again. This time around, we're playing with Amacio Favor and SpeakInWhisper! This is going to be a night of epic music. Let's gooo! </p>
<p>Let's keep Dreamin'!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/71019512022-11-14T12:03:34-05:002022-11-14T12:03:35-05:00We Made A Podcast!<p>Hey Dreamers! </p>
<p>Today is a very exciting and special day for us in the HeyDreamer camp because we have created something TOTALLY new and different: A music podcast! It's called <em>Sex, Drugs, and Disappointment </em>and is hosted by HeyDreamer's Melody Kiser and Dustin Williams. Join them every episode for a deep dive into what it takes to be a healthy, productive, and successful musician in the modern industry.</p>
<p>Listen: <a contents="https://linktr.ee/sddpodcast" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://linktr.ee/sddpodcast">https://linktr.ee/sddpodcast</a></p>
<p>Watch: <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQRVYGH1FxY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQRVYGH1FxY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQRVYGH1FxY</a></p>
<p>In this first episode, we are joined by Atlanta musician and viral content creator, Gus Glasser, to discuss mental health for musicians. Gus has performed with HeyDreamer several times as keyboardist and is an all-around great and super funny dude. You'll love him! </p>
<p>Thanks for watching!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/70778882022-10-09T13:33:14-04:002022-10-09T13:33:15-04:00Back in Atlanta!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p>
<p>Happy October! We are excited to announce that we are back in Atlanta on Monday, November 21 at The Masquerade, opening for Autopilot with Better Yet and Babbler! This show is on the Purgatory stage. Doors at 7pm. Tickets are $10. There is no COVID Health Check for this show! </p>
<p><a contents="Buy your tickets now!" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Buy your tickets now!</a></p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/70058862022-07-01T12:55:56-04:002022-08-30T14:35:29-04:00Physical Tickets Now Available for Atlanta, GA Show!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p>
<p>Our show at the legendary Masquerade in Atlanta, GA is just around the corner on July 28th, and we are so excited to be performing with Merci and My Kid Brother! </p>
<p>In lieu of purchasing your ticket through Ticketmaster, please head over to our <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://heydreamerband.com/shows">SHOWS</a> page and purchase your tickets directly from us. It's saving you money, and it's helping us out a little bit!</p>
<p>As always, thanks for dreaming with us! We love you all!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/69812642022-05-27T12:44:20-04:002022-05-27T12:44:20-04:00HeyDreamer Announces East Coast Tour!<p>Hey Dreamers!</p>
<p>Can you believe that May is almost over already? Where has the time gone?! We've been busy planning out our summer tour and are so excited to announce that we are going up the east coast this summer! </p>
<p>June 13th: Baltimore, MD</p>
<p>June 15th: Philadelphia, PA</p>
<p>June 21st: Birmingham, AL</p>
<p>June 28th: Atlanta, GA</p>
<p>We are also performing at some private house parties in Washington, D.C. and Buffalo, NY! If you are interested in having HeyDreamer perform at your house this summer, just contact us via our contact page! </p>
<p>Thanks for dreaming with us! We love you guys! XOXO</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/69722812022-05-16T12:46:46-04:002022-05-16T12:46:46-04:00HeyDreamer Live in Baltimore, MD!<p>Hey Dreamers! </p>
<p>We hope that you've all been doing well and just wanted to update you with everything HeyDreamer! We've been super busy writing songs for an upcoming album, which is shaping up to be our best album yet! We've also been scheduling a little mini tour in July, where we will play house parties as well as public shows in Baltimore, Philly, and Birmingham. </p>
<p>First up, WE'RE COMING TO BALTIMORE! Mark your calendars for July 13th, where we will be joined by local acts Cancelled Stamps and Adjective Animal at Joe Squared in Baltimore, MD! It's going to be amazing! </p>
<p>Stay tuned for more tour updates, as they're coming in fast! </p>
<p>Thanks for dreaming with us. We love you all!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/69278292022-03-21T08:58:15-04:002022-04-03T10:58:09-04:00What is Dances in Wonderland? <p>Hey Dreamers!</p>
<p>We hope that you are all having a wonderful start to your week! </p>
<p>Last week we passed the second anniversary of our National Emergency Shutdown due to coronavirus in 2020, and we've been reflecting on how drastically all of our lives changed those few days. For me personally, I felt like Alice thrown into the wild, turbulent world of Wonderland. My days went from being extremely busy -- filled with tour planning, booking, emailing, etc. -- to virtually empty. Every time that I checked my phone or turned on the tv, I was blindsided by a new catastrophic update. I reached out to my friends, who were experiencing the same things, but with no way to physically visit anyone, I felt very isolated. </p>
<p>At this point, I turned my energy towards the only thing that seemed normal: music. I began writing songs. Initially, the songs that I wrote were happy, as I was trying to bring a positive light to my feelings in the chaotic world. These songs eventually became some of my favorite tracks on eventual album, <em>Dances in Wonderland. </em>They were "Untamed," "Blood on Dirt," and "Feel the Fire." However, as time went on, the pandemic became a darker place for me. I found myself increasingly depressed and generally falling into a very dark place. This is also reflected in my songwriting from this period. Songs like "Where I'm Going," "Fallen," "Broken," and "Night Flight" became my anthems during this period. While I'm so proud of every single song on this album, you can distinctively hear each of my feelings, whether it be pleasure, pain, sorrow, or joy. Each song was a dance as I made my way through this tumultuous wonderland. </p>
<p>When it came time to name the album, I honestly struggled for a long time. How would I encapsulate such a vast array of sounds with one name? How could I summarize all of my feelings into a single title? Then, it became obvious. Within its words, my title would have to represent the idea of various thoughts. It would have to encapsulate multiple ideas. That's when I created our title, <em>Dances in Wonderland.</em> It seemed to be the only name that fit my bipolar stream of consciousness. Lol! </p>
<p>If you haven't checked out the album, you can do so <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ffm.to/anpnvmo">here</a>!</p>
<p>Thanks for reading and listening. We love you guys. </p>
<p>Melody</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/69116672022-03-02T13:32:42-05:002022-03-02T13:32:42-05:00We've Launched a Patreon!<p>Hey Dreamers! </p>
<p>We have some exciting news to share with you all: We've launched a Patreon! If you're not familiar with the Patreon platform, don't worry! It's super simple and easy to join and become a deeper part of our HeyDreamer family. Watch this silly <a contents="video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/_MxRTMPQQoU">video</a> to see how this platform will work!</p>
<p>Patreon is a subscription-based platform that is going to allow us to continue creating on a full-time basis! We've set up 3 pricing tiers on our Patreon page:</p>
<p><strong>$5 - The Stargazers</strong></p>
<ul> <li>Access to our Patron-only activity feed! </li> <li>Early access to music videos and lyric videos! </li> <li>Behind-the-scenes content </li> <li>Access to Patron-only Facebook Group!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>$10 - The Dreamcatchers</strong></p>
<p>Everything in The Stargazers category, plus:</p>
<ul> <li>Early access to single/album releases! </li> <li>Patron-Only Discount Codes! </li> <li>Digital downloads </li> <li>Patron-only polls</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>$30 - The Ultimate Dreamer</strong></p>
<p>Everything in The Stargazers and The Dreamcatchers category, plus:</p>
<ul> <li>Digital Work-in-progress Updates (voice memos, demos, early album cuts, etc.) </li> <li>Exclusive voting power </li> <li>Patron Q&A (Every Quarter) </li> <li>Your name in the credits of any music/lyric videos</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>To join our Patreon, click <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.patreon.com/heydreamer">here.</a> </p>
<p>Thank you so much for your support! We love you!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/69040762022-02-22T13:02:12-05:002022-02-22T13:02:12-05:00Blood on Dirt: The Story Behind the Song<p>Hey Dreamers! </p>
<p>"Blood on Dirt" is definitely one of my favorite songs from our upcoming album, <em>Dances in Wonderland. </em>If you haven't checked out the track yet, click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/heydreamer/blood-on-dirt">here</a>. </p>
<p>I wrote the song when the pandemic started, and I was stuck in my apartment south of Atlanta, eating junk food, drinking too much, and watching the world seemingly fall apart around me. Needless to say, it was a very strange time. Anyway, I have two dogs: a Shih Tzu named Cookie (I wanted to name him George, but he was a rescue who already knew his former name very well) and a mutt named Toby (also a rescue and named after Tobias from Arrested Development). I was walking them around the apartment complex one morning when we stumbled upon a red fluid on the dirt. In hindsight, it was probably transmission fluid, or Kool-Aid, or literally anything but what it looked like...blood. Of course, my creative mind started reeling and imagined an entire scenario where one of my neighbors was a murderer, and I solved the crime with the help of my small, spoiled, and actually pretty useless dogs. I thought of this scenario for the rest of the morning. </p>
<p>Later that day, I sat down at this Yamaha keyboard that I had just purchased with a bottle of Vodka and a two-liter of ginger ale. I can't really play piano, but I was convinced that I was going to teach myself the instrument on this day. Obviously, after two vodka gingers, "learning the piano" was not really the goal anymore, but I started repeating the line "Blood on Dirt" in my mind over and over. I kept playing these two chords on the piano and created this cool groove under my phrase. </p>
<p>The song came together unbelievably quickly, probably within an hour. My bad day(s) turned into something amazing. I hope that it will help you all on your worst days. </p>
<p>Much love!</p>
<p>Melody</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/68933502022-02-09T18:09:51-05:002022-06-01T21:14:56-04:00Pre-Save Dances in Wonderland Now! [March 4 Release Date]<p>Hey Dreamers!</p>
<p>It's been two years since we released our first album, <em>If You're Out There, </em>and man... what a crazy two years it's been! I think we've experienced every emotion humanly possible these last couple of years. When the pandemic first started, we were all devastated at what became of our "career launch" (lol). It was a really difficult time to say the least. Then, we went through every stage of grief, multiple times! We experienced self-doubt and wondered if people really enjoyed the work we've done and the art we've created. Now, we can finally breathe again. Because... WE HAVE A NEW ALBUM COMING OUT ON MARCH 4TH!</p>
<p><em>Dances in Wonderland </em>is the name of the album, and you can pre-save it now on the streaming service of your choice by clicking <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ffm.to/anpnvmo">here</a>. </p>
<p>We had to postpone the album release in January due to label interest in the album. Unfortunately, we were turned down by a couple of labels, but we aren't too worried about it because we still have you all to keep us going, and we're just getting started! I truly think that this next album is going to be a game changer for us. The songs are the best we've ever created, and we have spent the last couple of years building a solid team. We are starting to book our <em>Dances in Wonderland </em>tour as well! If you live on the East Coast, we hope that you'll be able to see us in your hometown this year! </p>
<p>We love you, and thank you for dreaming with us. </p>
<p>- Melody</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/68856832022-02-01T14:16:06-05:002022-02-01T14:16:06-05:00New Single Out Friday: "As Cities Burn" <p>NEW SINGLE: "As Cities Burn" coming out this Friday, February 4! <a contents="Pre-save now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bit.ly/35AiDWJ" target="_blank">Pre-save now</a> on Spotify!</p>
<p>I'm personally really excited about and proud of this one! First, it's one of the only songs from the upcoming album, Dances in Wonderland, that was written largely by Jasper Joyner, and his songwriting style is really unique and awesome. It definitely sticks out from the other songs on the album. Second, Will Turpin and I spent so much time and effort to make the sound as perfect as possible, and I really think we did just that! Lastly, this song has such a deep meaning. It was written when the world seemed to be spinning out of control, and it captures those uncertain, even scary, moments for me perfectly. It has a darker theme, with a strong message of hope and determination. Go ahead and pre-save this song now! It's going to be totally worth it!</p>
<p>I love you all!</p>
<p>-Melody</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/68611852022-01-06T15:41:10-05:002022-01-23T23:12:40-05:00Album Release Postponed | Shows Will Go As Scheduled<p>Hello Everyone! </p>
<p>We hope that each of you has had a Happy Holiday and a very Happy New Year! </p>
<p>We have been working so hard on the album release and have some exciting news to share with you all! We have a few parties/labels that are interested in helping with the album release. This could be a HUGE opportunity for the album, as well as for HeyDreamer as a whole. </p>
<p>After weeks of meetings and deliberation, we have decided to not release the album digitally or physically on January 14th. The reason for this is because we have been offered assistance in releasing our album by the interested parties, and as such, we do not want to jeopardize their help and support. We know that this is a disappointment to you, our fanbase, although we greatly hope that the unprecedented potential will only increase excitement for you all who follow and love us! </p>
<p>Our Album Release shows at Southern Roots and The Alamo will go on as scheduled, and we will still play all of the songs from the album at these shows. We just won’t be selling product at this time. </p>
<p>We are so excited for what may come in these next few months. We’ve worked for over a year and a half on this album, and we want to give this album the best chance for success that we possibly can. We couldn’t have done this without you, and we will never forget that. Whether we have the success that we are hoping for or not, we are forever indebted to you for believing in our art, our dreams, and our livelihoods. </p>
<p>We love you all. </p>
<p>HeyDreamer</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/68535382021-12-28T13:53:24-05:002021-12-28T13:54:05-05:00Album Release Weekend<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/410100/9a87904cb30b8fc22ee8c1ee4ffc940224df56d0/original/hdalbumreleaseweekendposter.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hey Dreamers! </p>
<p>We are so excited about releasing our new album that we decided to make a weekend out of it! </p>
<p>January 14th: Southern Roots in McDonough, GA at 8PM</p>
<p>January 15th: The Alamo in Newnan, GA at 9PM</p>
<p>Get your tickets now: <a contents="TICKETS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></p>
<p><strong>*THE ALAMO SHOW IS PRE-PAID TICKET ONLY. NO TIX WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!*</strong></p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support of our dreams and art! We love you all. </p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/68435262021-12-16T18:33:55-05:002022-02-02T07:20:17-05:00Dances in Wonderland<p>We are beyond excited to announce the release of our upcoming album, Dances in Wonderland, on January 14, 2022! It's been almost two years in the making, but we couldn't be more proud of the music we've created, the friendships we've made, the work we've done, and the growth we've experienced. </p>
<p>A little backstory about how we've gotten here... </p>
<p>We released our first album, If You're Out There, on February 28, 2020. About two weeks later, the world came to a screeching halt, and all of our release/touring plans were suddenly torn away from us. We were absolutely devastated but decided to use this time creatively, and by the summer of 2020, we had a full-length album written and ready to record. Upon hearing our demos, Will Turpin (Collective Soul) wanted to produce the album. We were finally back in motion! </p>
<p>It's taken months and countless hours of hard work, but it's finally here! As a writer, I couldn't be more proud of these songs. They range in style and feel, but we've found our voice as a band. Not only that, we've grown together and developed friendships that are unbreakable. </p>
<p>We wouldn't be here without you all. Your support is unmatched and will never go unappreciated. Happy Holidays to each and every one of you. We love you all!</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/68204872021-11-24T16:07:34-05:002022-01-23T23:13:00-05:00Untamed - The Story Behind the Song<p>Hey Dreamers!</p>
<p>We are just getting back from The Melissa Etheridge Cruise and a short run in Florida! We had an absolute blast, made so many amazing friends, and created new music for future releases! </p>
<p>On November 12 (the day we embarked the seas), we released the FIRST single from our upcoming album! "Untamed" is one of our favorite tunes that we've created so far, and I wanted to share the writing and recording processes with you all... </p>
<p>In the summer of 2020, I was on vacation in North Carolina and was completely devastated by the events that had occurred only a few months earlier. A friend of mine recommended a book to me, authored by Glennon Doyle, called <em>Untamed</em>. The book was a first-hand account of how women are conditioned in their younger years, i.e. "tamed," to live, breathe, and act a certain way. As women grow older, they must reverse this process by experiencing life in their own way and learning to be themselves. This concept resonated with me immensely, and I had been working on the music to a new song, which was really just a groove at this point. With an impactful concept in mind, I wanted to create my own interpretation of this "untaming." The writing process occurred rather quickly, and by the end of the week, I was completely finished with my new song. </p>
<p>Upon my arrival home, I immediately created a home demo for the song and sent the demo to Will Turpin, who needed any and all song ideas to begin production on the upcoming HeyDreamer album. He loved the music and the concept, and before long, we began production on the first single for the album. </p>
<p>Listen to "Untamed" now: <a contents="On Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0LUClPrBGWDQkppQFzPrex?si=EXru-buCQc2wSXjBE3OpoQ&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aheydreamer">On Spotify</a></p>
<p>Thank you for believing in us! Keep on Dreaming!</p>
<p>- Melody </p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/67687992021-10-07T14:33:20-04:002022-02-26T11:45:59-05:00The Melissa Etheridge Cruise: Only the Beginning<p>We can't wait for it!!!</p>
<p>HeyDreamer will be performing on The Melissa Etheridge Cruise, sailing on November 12-18, 2021. We know, we know... it's a little last minute, but that's just the way it goes sometimes! We are beyond excited and couldn't have possibly done this without your help and support! </p>
<p>We will perform 3 times on the ship, in between its travel to Nassau, Ocho Rios, and Great Stirrup Cay. If you are able to attend, you can purchase your tickets at <a contents="the Official Website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://themelissaetheridgecruise.com" target="_blank">TheMelissaEtheridgeCruise.com</a>. In addition to Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Shawn Colvin, KT Tunstall, and many other amazing artists will be performing on the ship. We promise that it's going to be a vacation to top all vacations!</p>
<p>If you need more information before you make your decision to attend this incredible event, here are some links to help you:</p>
<p>Official Website: <a contents="The Melissa Etheridge Cruise" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://themelissaetheridgecruise.com" target="_blank">The Melissa Etheridge Cruise</a></p>
<p>Facebook Page: <a contents="facebook.com/etheridgecruise" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/etheridgecruise" target="_blank">facebook.com/etheridgecruise</a></p>
<p>Facebook Group: <a contents="themelissaetheridgecruisers.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://themelissaetheridgecruisers.com" target="_blank">themelissaetheridgecruisers.com</a></p>
<p>Instagram: <a contents="instagram.com/etheridgecruise" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/etheridgecruise" target="_blank">instagram.com/etheridgecruise</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>See you there!</p>
<p>HeyDreamer </p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/67599442021-09-28T14:01:30-04:002022-06-04T07:18:00-04:00Our First Music Video!<p>Hey Dreamers! </p>
<p>We hope that you all are doing absolutely fantastic! We've been SO busy this last month, and we want to catch you up on all of the details...</p>
<p>Due to your generosity and faith in us, we were able to use our Kickstarter funds to create our very first MUSIC VIDEO, and let me tell you.... it is going to be freaking EPIC! The legendary Mil Cannon directed it, and if you aren't familiar with his work, check out some of these links:</p>
<p>1. Usher's Truth Tour (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo3_9Mjm4lM)</p>
<p>2. Mandy Gawley - Let It Go (Official Video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct-r6tP3dOU)</p>
<p>3. Revel in Romance - Echoes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cjIRbeUhiA)</p>
<p>So... yeah! He's awesome!</p>
<p>It's for our first single, "Untamed," which you Kickstarter supporters are familiar with because you received a download of it as your first reward. It will be released with the track in November! It's coming too quickly, but at the same time, it couldn't come soon enough! We are stoked. </p>
<p>About the video... we found a 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible that was absolutely SEXY AF! It's the true star of the video, as it was in pristine condition. Driving it was, needless to say... a little different than my Honda Civic, but once I got used to it, it was game on, baby! Shoutout to Thatcher Emory for allowing us to rent his eye-catching, jaw-dropping vehicle. It made the work day fun, enjoyable, and KICKASS! </p>
<p>The video is coming soon, but in the meantime, you guys keep safe, healthy, and wonderful (as always). We will talk soon!</p>
<p>Forever in Gratitude,</p>
<p>Melody </p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/67073862021-08-05T00:08:44-04:002022-01-31T10:57:09-05:00Our Second Album<p>Hey Dreamers!</p>
<p>We hope that you are all doing tremendously well! We've been incredibly busy since our last update... We're finishing the recording process for our new album, which we are officially announcing the title of here!!! The new album is going to be titled <em>Dances in Wonderland! </em>We chose this name because the album truly takes you on an adventure. It was written during the pandemic, when every new day came with new struggles and fluctuating emotions. The album truly became our escape that we fell into, just like Wonderland. </p>
<p>In addition to recording the new album, we have been rehearsing for our next show at Southern Roots in McDonough, GA. We are proud to play a venue with such a great atmosphere... and the killer food and drinks ain't bad either! If you get a chance to come out to this show, you definitely won't be sorry! A new face is joining us for this show: His name is Dylan Porper, and he's a successful touring keyboardist. With his talents, our sets are taken to another level! It really is sounding amazing!</p>
<p>We've also been taking time to get our Kickstarter prizes together and signed for all of our donators. This has been such a fun process, and we are very grateful to everyone who supported this album release!</p>
<p>Until next time, </p>
<p>Melody</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/66764232021-07-01T17:06:41-04:002022-02-09T13:13:06-05:00We're Officially Back in Action!<p>Just...WOW! Our show last night at MadLife Stage and Studios in Woodstock, GA was better than I could have ever imagined! It was a lot of firsts... It was the first HeyDreamer show in well over a year. It was the first HeyDreamer show with our newest permanent member, Dylan Hansen. It was the first time that we played all of the songs from our new album. Honestly, it was simply fantastic!</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who took the time to come see our show! We plan on continuing rehearsals and tightening our sound even further. I can't wait until the next show!</p>
<p>Now that we've reached our Kickstarter goal, I'm spending the next few weeks gathering and creating our rewards to ship to our pledgers. We are also starting photography for our album very soon! It's a crazy busy time, but I'm so happy to be getting back to work. </p>
<p>See you soon!</p>
<p>Melody </p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/66683072021-06-23T15:21:31-04:002023-12-10T14:39:17-05:00Rehearsals, Fundraising, and St. Pete, FL<p><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Hey Dreamers, </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I hope that you are all doing very well! We are eager to tell you all: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">WE ONLY HAVE 3 DAYS LEFT UNTIL OUR FUNDRAISER IS OVER!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">Whew, it's been a crazy month, and we've raised almost $3,000 in 20 or so days. It truly is an amazing feat, and it's been incredible to sit back and watch your support for our dreams blossom. Unfortunately though, if we don't reach our goal of $5,000 by Saturday night, everyone is refunded, and we've failed our campaign. There's still time, and we are still very hopeful, but we really need your help. If you haven't yet, please check out our campaign: <a contents="Our Kickstarter Campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heydreamer/heydreamers-2nd-album-launch?ref=user_menu" target="_blank">Our Kickstarter Campaign</a>. If you have the means, please consider donating. I can promise you that this money will go to good use!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">In other news, our rehearsals are in full swing! With Dustin Williams on bass, Spencer Williams on keys, and Dylan Hansen on drums, the band is better than ever. It's been amazing working with these guys, and I'm so proud of what we have accomplished thus far. We are rehearsing again tomorrow (Thursday, June 24th) for our show at MadLife Stage and Studios in Woodstock, GA on June 30th. This is our first show back since the pandemic, so while I am anxious to show you all what we've been up to, I'm super excited to perform again. Our songs are great, the set is tight, and the band is incredible. What more could I ask for?!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">Lastly, I wanted to tell you all that we have our first official regional tour date since March of 2020 at Skidder's at St. Pete Beach, FL on November 20, 2021. This is going to be an incredible show, and the bill features Melissa Crispo and Halycon. If you aren't familiar with these acts, check them out now! You aren't going to want to miss this show! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">Thank you all for believing in us. I love each of you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">xo Melody</span></p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/66595622021-06-14T22:19:12-04:002022-04-03T14:14:09-04:0012 Days of Fundraising<p>Hello everyone!</p>
<p>I hope you all are having a wonderful June so far! We have been SO busy this month. We've launched our Kickstarter fundraiser (which I'll tell you more about below), started rehearsals for live shows, and started the mixing and mastering process for our album! Everything is leading to that surreal moment when the world is open again, and we can hit the ground running. We can't wait to share our music with you!</p>
<p>We've officially launched our Kickstarter campaign, and things are going great! We have 12 days left and have already raised $1,811 of our $5,000 goal. Before I get ahead of myself, let me explain why we are fundraising...</p>
<p>We released our first album, "If You're Out There," on February 28, 2020. At the time of the release, we'd already cemented tour dates in most of the southeast, plus some major cities across the United States. Like everyone else at the time, we were absolutely devastated when the national quarantine started, emotionally and financially. After an excruciatingly difficult year, we are beyond grateful to all be in good health, and we are well-rested and ready to go!</p>
<p>We're creeping closer to the finishing processes and subsequent release of our next album. A few weeks ago, I had a meeting with Will Turpin, the Collective Soul bassist who's producing this album, to discuss our release marketing plan. During the meeting, it became increasingly apparent that our current savings wouldn't be enough to cover a solid marketing plan. As soon as I got home that night, I started drafting our first-ever Kickstarter campaign. </p>
<p>$5,000 is our goal. Our deadline is June 26th. It's a big request for a band that never really got the chance to get going yet... but I'm confident. Our fans have been so generous thus far, and we still have 12 days to make this dream come true. People really believe in what we're doing, and that's an amazing feeling. The really scary part... if we don't meet our goal by the deadline, everyone is refunded, and the campaign is marked as a failure. As someone who doesn't like to fail at anything, it's kind of like a lingering doom. However, our community is stepping up and kicking that fear away. It's pretty freaking awesome. </p>
<p>If you haven't gotten a chance to check out the campaign page, please check out the link here: <a contents="Kickstarter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heydreamer/heydreamers-2nd-album-launch" target="_blank">Our Kickstarter</a>. We have a rehearsal this Thursday, June 17th. The band are all so talented, and I'm beyond lucky to be able to perform with these guys. I can't wait to share my music and soul with you all. It's going to be nirvana.</p>
<p>Talk to you all very soon!</p>
<p>Melody</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/66092282021-04-20T11:20:54-04:002022-07-27T02:31:40-04:00Busy Week For HeyDreamer *Show Announcements*<p>Hey everyone! Melody here. :) </p>
<p>I hope that you all have had a great week so far! These past few weeks have been amazing for HeyDreamer. We've seen venues that we love and cherish start to open back up after the pandemic, and they are starting to book shows again as well! We are still waiting to post our "official" announcement on social media, but for all of our blog followers... you're the first to know! On June 30th, we are performing at MadLife Studios in Woodstock, GA. We are planning for this to be our debut show, as we haven't performed live in well over a year.</p>
<p>I'm also excited to announce some new additions to the HeyDreamer band. Dustin Williams is still performing with us on bass guitar, and he's an amazing session musician with on-stage charisma for days! We've added Dylan Hansen on drums. Dylan was the founding member and producer of the tremendous Atlanta-based band, Kick the Robot. If you aren't familiar with their stuff, check them out! He's an amazing addition to our lineup. Lastly, we've added a keyboardist to our lineup: Spencer "Spice" Williams! Spencer is best known as the keyboardist of Atlanta's own Causal Cadenza, and he's another amazing musician. </p>
<p>I'm also staying tremendously busy working with Will Turpin (Collective Soul) and Steve Rawls (R2R Studios) on finishing our second album. We are expecting the new album to have at least 10 songs, making this our first FULL LENGTH ALBUM RELEASE! I'm beyond excited about it. </p>
<p>Stay tuned for more updates as we edge closer to completing this process! I can't wait to share our art with you all!</p>
<p>- Melody </p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/65890002021-03-30T12:59:05-04:002022-04-03T10:47:27-04:00Combatting COVID: How We Are Overcoming Music's Greatest Threat<p>Hello Dreamers! It's Melody from HeyDreamer. Well, this last year has been one of the toughest years of our lives so far... and it seems as though our debut album <em>If You're Out There</em>, which we released on February 28th of 2020, was a trial run for developing our style and sound. When the shutdown of the United States began in March of 2020, we were forced to cancel our tour and retreat into isolation for the safety of everyone. Obviously, this came with numerous challenges, doubts, and hardships... but we never gave up our dream.</p>
<p>Once it became safe to do so, we got back into the studio and began producing and developing the songs for our next project with Will Turpin, the bassist and founding member of Collective Soul. We've worked so hard on crafting and recording these songs, and as we are drawing near completion of the project, we are beyond proud of our team and our music. These songs are written from the heart. They were meticulously crafted over several months of isolation (haha), and they really show our range as musicians and artists. </p>
<p>This year has also brought personal change to HeyDreamer. Jasper Joyner, founding member, moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to pursue a musical journey elsewhere. Although we are sad to see him leave, we know that his immense creative talents will be a gift to us all for the rest of our lives.</p>
<p>This year has been tough in so many ways, but we are beyond grateful for the opportunity to slow down and really take in what's most important in life. We couldn't have created the art that we have without the hardships of the pandemic. Most importantly, we learned how amazing and dedicated our fans are -- you guys never left our side, even though, to us, it felt like we hadn't had the chance to prove ourselves and our music yet. Without you all, there's no way that we would be continuing our journey and creating new, better music.</p>
<p>We love you all. See you this year. </p>
<p>-Melody</p>HeyDreamertag:heydreamerband.com,2005:Post/62310632020-02-28T09:20:23-05:002022-08-30T14:35:28-04:00Origin Story: Haunted by The Road Not Taken<p>What's up, everyone?! This is Jasper from HeyDreamer! First off, thanks for checking out the brand new website! It's been quite a while in the making. Today, our new album, <span style="color:null;"><em>If You're Out There</em>, is now streaming on all major platforms. Pick it up and let us know what you think! This first blog post is going to be about the song that started it all. I wanted to give you all some insight on how we wrote it, recorded it, and how it made it onto our album! This whole project started with me writing some instrumentals in my room after work, as I would usually do. One day, Melody and I were hanging out, and she asked if I had written anything new, so I showed her a song that clicked in both of our heads. We knew that this could be something huge! That song was "The Road Not Taken." When we sat down to write and record scratch vocals, the process was incredibly fast, and we finished the song in just under a day. It was one of the first songs that we recorded for this album, and after some studio magic, the song grew into something that neither of us anticipated! </span></p>
<p><span style="color:null;">Lyrically, we really wanted to capture how we were both feeling about life, about trying to make a living in the music industry, and about growing older and not wanting to look back with regret. The whole story is about a young man and a young woman chasing their dreams, as well as the hardships that come with that. "She sold her dream...recalled fond memories about days past when she believed." It's like when you're almost to the point of giving up on it all, and then you remember that if you do, you'll regret not giving it your all for the rest of your life. At the time, we were both feeling down about where to go and just feeling a little scared of the world ahead, but we both knew that we wanted to fight for our dreams and not wake up one day feeling like we didn't try our hardest to do whatever we could. From that day on, HeyDreamer came alive, and we won't stop until we're on top of the world. Thanks for dreaming, Dreamers!!!</span></p>HeyDreamer