Help Fund Vandalia's Debut Album
Vandalia offers a fresh take on American string-band music, interweaving Old-Time tunes and songs with original compositions.
Our Story:
Welcome friends and supporters! We are Vandalia – a dynamic acoustic ensemble featuring Dakota Karper (fiddle), Gabriel Furtado (guitar) and Ellen Gira (Cello).
For the past year, we’ve been hard at work putting together a collection of tunes that feel like home—music that grew out of late night jam sessions, tunes passed down and reimagined, songs that carry stories in their bones.
This Kickstarter is how we’re going to get this album across the finish line. Studio time’s booked, and while a portion of our costs are being supported by a generous grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, we’re still raising funds for mixing, mastering, printing physical copies, and getting the music out into the world where it belongs—with you.
We’re offering a range of rewards for folks who want to be part of the journey. Whether you’re here for the music, the stories, or the community that makes it all possible, there’s a tier for you. Follow the button below and see what fits.
Why This Matters
We’re not just making a record—we’re sharing a piece of our musical lineage. Our musical heritage has has always been about community, storytelling, and keeping the fire going. With your help, we can get this music into more hands, more hearts, and more living rooms.
Thank you for listening, for believing, and for helping bring this music to life.
Risks and Challenges
Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing fundraising model. If we don’t reach our goal funds will be returned to donors. This means we need the help and support of our community to make it happen!
If you would like to donate more money than one of our donation tiers specifies you can contribute as much as you like!