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7-22-2010
WE'RE ALMOST THERE
Last you heard from us we were making a final push to raise enough money to record 9 songs on our debut CD. Some adventurous music lovers out there brought us just within reach of that goal. Soon after that a couple of gig opportunties fell into our lap and brought a 10 song CD well within reach. So 10 is the magic number and the CD Presale will continue through July to help us reach that goal.

It's been a challenge getting all four of us (the Lilies and our esteemed producer Dave Chalfant) together at one time, but when we manage it, we have a wonderful and creative time. We have basic tracks done for all 10 songs and have begun adding bass, percussion, lead guitar, all the extra fun stuff. You can see some pics from the studio on our Facebook page.

6-15-2010
HELLO FROM THE STUDIO
Hello from Sackamusic studio nestled in the woods of western Massachusetts where we are currently recording our debut CD. In 5 days we’ve laid down basic tracks for six songs and we were lucky enough to get multi-instrumentalist Jim Henry to work some of his magic before he leaves on a two-month tour with Mary Chapin Carpenter. Click here to see a clip of Jim in the studio.

Working with our producer Dave Chalfant has been a joy. The man has bionic ears and a real knack for creating positive energy in the studio. And he can spend eight hours with three very strong-willed women and still be laughing at the end of the day.

So far we have raised $4500 - enough money to record 7.5 songs. We’re making one final push to see if we can raise the funds to record 9 songs. That way each Lily gets three complete songs. Afterall, it would be odd to have half a song on a CD. (Though maybe that’s never been done before and could be considered “avant-garde.”)

We need to raise an additional $1500 to record 9 songs. In order to do that, we’re adding a couple more shows this summer and continuing our CD Presale throughout June in order to do just that.

So, if you haven’t yet perused The Boxcar Lilies CD Presale page to see the plethora of packages from which to choose, go ahead and take a peek. We would love to have you aboard!

5-15-2010
CHUGGING ALONG
We had our first day in the studio with our producer and engineer, the wonderful Dave Chalfant and what a great day it was. We'll be playing fewer gigs over the next few months as we focus our energies on creating and putting out our debut CD.

We are continually grateful to all of you that have ordered a CD Presale package. We've raised enough to record and release 7 songs and are on our way to 8. The Presale will continue while we're in the studio, so if you would like to hop on this Lily train visit the CD Presale page for all the glorious details.

4-14-2010
THE BOXCAR LILIES DEBUT CD PRESALE UPDATE
It's been four weeks since we launched our CD presale and we've raised enough to record and mix a 6 song EP! Thanks to all of you that have pre-ordered a CD package. You have helped bring us closer to making our debut CD a reality and for that we are grateful.

If you'd like to be part of this project, visit The Boxcar Lilies CD Presale page. The more we raise, the more songs we can record!

3-15-2010
THE BOXCAR LILIES DEBUT CD
It's official! This May we'll begin recording our first CD together as The Boxcar Lilies with the tremendously talented producer and engineer Dave Chalfant (Erin McKeown, Beth Amsel, The Nields, The Winterpills.)

We have a whole bunch of songs written, arranged, and ready to go, but we need to raise additional money to be able record them all, and so we are kicking off The Boxcar Lilies CD Presale.

Pre-order the CD and you'll be among the first to receive it when it's complete. There are a variety of packages for you to choose from ranging from a single signed CD to a personalized song written and recorded by the Lilies especially for you. Visit the music page to see all the glorious details.

2-28-2010
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS
We are currently hatching a plan to get into the studio this spring and record our very first CD together as The Boxcar Lilies. Details are coming soon!

11-22-2009
INTRODUCING THE BOXCAR LILIES WEBSITE
Who are The Boxcar Lilies you ask? Well, after dating on and off for much of 2009, singer-songwriters Jenny Goodspeed, Katie Clarke, and Stephanie Marshall decided to make it official. Over a few beers, a yummy plate of wings, and the lovely sounds of Pat and Tex LaMountain playing at a local tavern, The Boxcar Lilies were born.

Yes it was a shotgun wedding. We married our love (read: obsession) for great songwriting and heavenly harmonies and set out to arrange original songs and some of our favorite cover songs by the likes of Fred Eaglesmith, Neil Young, and Gillian Welch.

We're busy adding shows for 2010, so keep an eye on our Shows page to see if the Lilies are playing in your neck of the woods.

If you want to read a little more about each individual Lily visit out Bio page.

Finally visit the Contact page to add your name to The Boxcar Lilies mailing list, and we'll keep you posted on upcoming shows and recordings.