As many of you know, Ben is currently recording and producing his second studio album, recorded with Chas Williams at Robert E. Lee Studios in Nashville.

As some of you may also know, producing an album is very expensive. When costs of studio time, session musicians to play on the songs, mixing, mastering, printing and promotion are tallied, the price can easily exceed $15,000.

This is where you come in. Like other independent artists, Ben has elected to seek private sponsorship. This is your opportunity to patronize the arts in its most grassroots and effective form. Through a system of tiered donations, you have the chance to purchase the album in advance, own a pair of Ben's beloved cowboy boots, host a special private concert in your home and everything in between.

All donors will have their name placed on a special donor page on the website, unless they request anonymity. Donations can be made via PayPal (below) or by mail.

Thank you, in advance, for your generous support of the arts and for making this project possible. By donating, you make it possible for Ben to continue to share his music with the world.

Acorn Level
For $25, receive:

• advance copy of album
• donor name on website
  

Sapling Level
For $75, receive:

• advance copy of album
• special edition Ben Bedford t-shirt
• donor name on website
  

Oak Branch Level
For $175, receive:

• advance copy of album
• special edition Ben Bedford t-shirt
• donor name on website
• invitation for two to exclusive CD release party at Ben and Kari's house (Date TBA)
  

Oak Leaf Level
For $500, receive:

• advance copy of album
• special edition Ben Bedford t-shirt
• donor name on website
• invitation for two to exclusive CD release party at Ben and Kari's house (Date TBA)
• two hour concert in your home/private party (in Central Illinois)
  

Blackjack Oak Level
For $1000 receive:

• advance copy of album
• special edition Ben Bedford t-shirt
• donor name on website
• invitation for two to exclusive CD release party at Ben and Kari's house (Date TBA)
• two hour concert in your home/private party (within five hour radius of Springfield, IL)
  

Pin Oak Level
For $1500, receive:

• advance copy of album
• special edition Ben Bedford t-shirt
• donor name on website
• invitation for two to exclusive CD release party at Ben and Kari's house (Date TBA)
• one pair of Ben's beloved cowboy boots (first-come, first-serve)

Bur Oak Level
For $2500, receive:

• advance copy of album
• special edition Ben Bedford t-shirt
• donor name on website
• invitation for two to exclusive CD release party at Ben and Kari's house (Date TBA)
• two hour concert in your home/private party (anywhere within the contiguous United States or other locations subject to review)
  

White Oak Level
For $5000, receive:

• advance copy of album
• special edition Ben Bedford t-shirt
• donor name on website
• invitation for two to exclusive CD release party at Ben and Kari's house (Date TBA)
• two hour concert in your home/private party (anywhere within the contiguous United States or other locations subject to review)
• Custom song created by Ben, to be played at your event

Mighty English Oak Level
For $10,000:

• Ben will dig a moat around your house