Buying my own album
It's always been a dream of mine to walk into a music store and purchase my own album. That dream came true last Tuesday when I went to the Borders on State Street. I was with my dad and brother, we had just finished lunch together in downtown Chicago and decided to walk to Borders to see if they had the album. My dad found it first sitting on the shelf. He took a picture of me holding it with his cell phone camera. I took it down to the cash register and paid $15.42. I plan on keeping that CD and the receipt for the rest of my life - seems cheesy, I know. But it was truly an amazing feeling walking into a national retail store (right down the street from where I work) and buying the new Straight No Chaser album. Not many people can say they've done that, which is why I feel particularly blessed to have this opportunity.
My friend and photographer at ABC, Tracy, went to the Barnes & Noble the same day in Palentine, IL. She bought every copy in the store! Fortunately it didn't cost her too much - because the store only had one copy. Ha. Hopefully that store at least ordered two copies for the next shipment. You have to start somewhere!
My friend and photographer at ABC, Tracy, went to the Barnes & Noble the same day in Palentine, IL. She bought every copy in the store! Fortunately it didn't cost her too much - because the store only had one copy. Ha. Hopefully that store at least ordered two copies for the next shipment. You have to start somewhere!
10 Comments
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Comment by Michael Norton on November 5, 2008 at 2:50pm -
Congratulations Dan! I bought out the Barnes and Nobles at the Lansing Mall of ALL (both) of its copies for you guys. My mom loves you and your dad on the news back in Chicago so it made for the perfect/cheap (I'm in law school) Christmas gift.
Best of luck on the upcoming promotional events for the album,
Mike Norton
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Comment by Ana Stickelmaier on November 10, 2008 at 9:19pm -
Congratulations Dan,
I ordered 10 CD's on-line to share with family and friends. I usually do not listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving but when my order arrived on Halloween I could not wait. I play the CD over and over and I don't think I will ever get tired of listening. "Indiana Christmas" brought tears...really. I'm going to try to see SNC in Nap town come December. Looking forward to what the future brings.
Ana Stickelmaier
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Comment by Tim & Carol on November 11, 2008 at 11:09pm -
Congrats Dan and the entire SNC ensemble,
We ordered CDs for our daughters, my team at work, brother-in-law, and one for our good friends that sent us the link in Dec of 07. Plus 2 of the cool SNC shot glasses. Have a Merry Christmas!
Don't forget to consider the Morrison Center in Boise for a tour venue!
Tim & Carol
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Comment by Amy Donahue on December 6, 2008 at 4:53pm - I'm so proud of your success you guys - and even more so now that I just heard you on the radio here in Boston!! Someone put your 12 Days of Christmas in a contest to find the best Christmas song. Check out the brackets at http://www.mix985.com/pages/3442968.php - you have my vote to the end! Go Hoosiers!!!
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Comment by Susan & Randy on December 12, 2008 at 3:56am - We've been in the UK (England north of London) all week. I've been playing the 12 days video and my fave - Auld Lang Syne - to anyone who will listen. Trying to start the SNC fire over here. Dan, you are a brilliant writer and arranger. We hope exciting things come your (you AND SNC) way!
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Comment by J Klein on December 19, 2008 at 3:47am - How Awesome!! Congratulations that just had to be exciting!!
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Comment by cc on December 19, 2008 at 2:51pm - Get used to it dude because I have a feeling with your guys talent there will be many cd's to come and a concert in msg in NYC I hope!!!
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Comment by Ginny Beckman on December 25, 2008 at 11:01am - I am very happy for you! What an exciting feeling to buy your own CD! I know you all have worked long and hard for this. It is not an easy road, but I have a feeling you will continue your road to success for a very long time. "Success" is every day you wake up, you kiss your family and tell them how much you love them and then you go out and sing!!! lol I sure hope to see your group in Tucson or Phoenix when you get here, and I know you will!!! Keep up the good work. It is so refreshing to listen to a group that is tight, funny and extremely talented!!! Thank you for all you do!!! Best Wishes for the Holidays!
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Comment by Chelsea on December 27, 2008 at 3:01pm -
im glad you get to live your dream!
congrats and i only hope to hear more from you guys!
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Congrats! I found out last year what it was like to cut a CD for the first time (which you have done many times with SNC), so I can imagine how exciting it was to buy your own CD. I always wondered what happened to SNC. I first saw you guys up at Camp Brosius (Go IU!) back around 1997. I am excited to see what the future brings you guys, and I look forward to seeing you perform again one day. Again, Congrats!
I love the saying "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead, where there is no path...and leave a trail." I think that is what you did, all those years ago when you "got some buddies together...the ones you knew could sing". Job well done. I will be watching.