After a photo shoot Monday with the talented Drew Kimball (Braintrust Creative), he began to immediately tackle my artwork and pulled it off in just days. It's amazing! Thanks so much, Drew, I love it! Then, after two long days of mixing at The Murray Sound Lab, the EP is done. Yes, you heard it right: DONE!!!

Wednesday's all-day mixing session ended around 2am on Thursday morning, and Thursday's all-day session ended around 5am on Friday morning. Needless to say, we're all a little tired, but it's been so worth it! Thank you to Jered Schuerman, James Majors, & Phil Rogers for a great job on the mix!

We sent the final mixes off for mastering this morning - to Minnesota nonetheless (technology is amazing!) - and when we got the masters back we were able to have a little "listening party" tonight with some of the guys that played on the EP and our friends/family. It was a sweet night to share together!!! I was thrilled that my mom was released from the hospital this afternoon and was amazingly able to be there as well. What a precious gift from God. Thank you to so many who have been praying for her - and for me & the guys - through this entire process!

I'm now working frantically to get this music in your hands as soon as possible! I just can't wait to share it! I'll be sending an email to every Kickstarter backer with a download code that will allow you to download your digital copy very soon! :)

Finally, I should have artwork printed and in hand on Monday, and then will have a CD assembly party at my apartment that night to save the money of having the printer put the artwork in the jewel cases. God-willing, I should be able to get hard copies of CDs in the mail to all the backers shortly after, which is good because I hit the road Wednesday night for the little mini-tour! I'll be accompanied by Duffy, Drew, & Chad for this first leg. We'd love prayers - especially for safe travels while we're driving. If you live nearby, please join us!

Weathered EP Release & Love146 Fundraising Mini-Tour Dates:
Rolla, MO - Thursday, July 14 @ 6:30pm
St Louis, MO - Friday, July 15 @ 7:30 pm
Centennial, CO - Sunday, July 17 @ 9am, 10:45am & 6pm
Midland, MI - Sunday, July 31 @ 9am
Sterling Heights, MI - Sunday, July 31 @ 6pm
More details at http://www.shericarr.com/sc/co​ntent/event-dates
Booking Contact: booking@shericarr.com

I have also been given a very last-minute unique opportunity to perform at Creation Festival Northwest (Enumclaw, WA) on July 21st. I have to pay my own way there & back, but it's a great opportunity at a big festival, and there could be a potentially good "prize" involved since it's a contest as well - I could win a slot to play at all 20 of their festivals next year and win a 3-song recording session in Chicago to boot. I'm praying the Lord makes a way for me to get to Creation. Plus I'd love an excuse to see some of my Pac NW friends! :) If you live out there and your church might want to host a worship concert to help me offset some of the travel costs, let me know!

We've been so busy with tracking & mixing the EP that a few of the other backer rewards will have to wait until we return from this trip (like the 3 bonus acoustic tracks, Skype sessions, and song videos), but it is all forthcoming!

Thanks again for all you've done to make this possible! We're so excited to get this music in your hands VERY soon. You can find more pictures from this week's adventure on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150220837775680.337795.838110679

Blessings & Thanks!
Sheri