you did it — 600 backers 🎉 by popular demand, the rosewood dead ringer is officially back. available now as both a reward + add-on (while supplies last). thank you for keeping this little homegrown project growing. deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

you asked for it. the original rosewood dead ringer returns — unlocking at 600 backers. available soon as reward + add-on. deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

something’s missing. 600 backers and it returns (by popular demand). deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

500 backers (!!) the WHITEOUT dead ringer is here — limited edition, available now as reward + add-on 🤍 if you’re just hearing about all this: the dead finger gives your guitar that warm, thumpy rubber-bridge tone — installs in seconds. deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

we just passed 460 backers (!!). can’t believe it. something cool is coming when we hit 500… 👀 any guesses? deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

looks like the dead ringer is packing its bags. 👀 help us out: drop your city/state/country below + keep sharing so we can unlock more surprises. 👉 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

day two: you all took us past $11k and nearly 400 backers (!!). 🤯 the early birds may be gone, but there are still plenty of ways to get your dead ringer (check the rewards). thank you for showing up so huge, so fast. we’re just getting started. 🖤 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

y’all… we just crossed 240% funded in the first day. i’m blown away. early bird rewards sold out fast, but don’t worry — you can still get yours (singles, 2-packs, 3-packs, lessons, even hand-delivered ones). thanks for making day one unreal. 💀 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

we’re funded. we’re flying. 🚀 over 180% funded already, and black early birds are gone. fewer than 25 rosewood early birds left — don’t wait. thank you for making this real. grab one while they’re still here: 🔗 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

WHAT. y’all fully funded the dead ringer in just one hour. thank you for showing up like this. we’re blown away. the kickstarter is just getting started — jump in now before those early birds disappear. deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

it’s here. the dead ringer is live on kickstarter. instant rubber bridge tone. no mods, no second guitar. 👉 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

so excited for wednesday. deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

YEP. it’s the secret to that ‘folklore’ sound. deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

hear it for yourself. the dead ringer bridge launches oct 1 (next wednesday) on kickstarter. deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

texas — new dates are set 🌈 the survival songs tour returns in december: 📍 dallas — 12/12 📍 san antonio — 12/13 📍 waco — 12/14 all previously purchased tickets will be honored. can’t wait to close out the tour in texas. 🎟️ derekwebb.com/shows

abbie and i have been quietly working on something i’ve needed (and couldn’t find). it’s called the dead ringer — drop it under your strings for instant rubber bridge tone. kickstarter launches oct 1. get notified here: deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

my friend jen hatmaker’s new memoir ‘awake’ is out. proud to have been on her pod talking about moving from insider → outsider. listen here: jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/ser...

man, i’m so proud of this kid. ash created all the artwork for survival songs and has now launched a patreon. support an emerging queer artist + get early looks at new work, wallpapers, livestreams, mailed mini-prints + more → patreon.com/ashdotmp4

due to a major outage at dallas air traffic control today, hundreds of flights were delayed/canceled — including mine. sadly, i’ll need to reschedule the final texas weekend of the survival songs tour. tickets will be honored for the new dates (which we'll announce soon).

the biggest news: ash (my 18 yr old) has launched a patreon. if you’ve loved ash’s work in this project, this is the best way to support a young queer artist. tiers start at $5/month, with early looks at new art, wallpapers, livestreams, mailed mini-prints + more. → patreon.com/ashdotmp4

DROP 4 is here (and it’s absolutely my favorite one) ✨ the final release of the survival songs art project. with this drop, all 39 original art prints are now available — each 11x17 matte, signed & lyric-drawn. the outside the lines art book (50+ pages) is also back in stock. derekwebb.com/art

dallas — tonight kicks off the final weekend of the survival songs tour. the full album, stories, and requests in one last texas run. if you’ve been waiting for the right night, this is it. 8PM @ st. martin in the fields episcopal church 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1308591114...

the survival songs tour wraps up this weekend in texas 🌈 fri 9/19 — dallas sat 9/20 — san antonio sun 9/21 — waco full album + stories + requests each night. let’s close this tour out together. tickets: derekwebb.com/shows

hey friends in grants pass, OR — tonight, 7PM 🌈 a one-night-only survival songs listening + storytelling night at newman united methodist church. i’ll be sharing the stories behind the songs. free, hosted by rogue indivisible. all are welcome.

sacramento — tonight 🌈 final california stop on the ‘survival songs’ tour. intimate house show, full album + requests, stories + songs up close. thank you, CA, for showing up this week — let’s close it out together tonight. tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1308573802...

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california starts tonight in redlands! 🌈 first stop on the ‘survival songs’ tour’s california run is a cozy house show. full album, stories, requests. tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1308560392...

new video: ash + i share our ‘survival songs art project’. art prints (drop 3 is live TODAY) + companion book. half the proceeds support ash → derekwebb.com/art

please share!

nashville — tonight 🌈 maybe my most personal show ever. full survival songs album + requests. with @flamygrant.bsky.social, plumb, & @fathernathan.bsky.social at gray matters studio. 📍 2301 bransford ave 🕢 doors 7:30PM / 🎶 show 8PM 🎟️ tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/1474586009... (or at the door)

lots happening behind the curtain this month: livestreams, zoom hangs, bon iver, jeff buckley, and wes anderson convos, weekly discord shenanigans, and early access to 'survival songs' art drops. you should be in here with us: patreon.com/derekwebb

ok, san francisco - you sold us out, so we’ve released a few more tickets! this saturday night (sept 6) the ‘survival songs’ tour comes your way, with my friend @flamygrant.bsky.social (only in SF + nashville). these will move fast — don’t wait. tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1308570011...

It’s here, Nashville! This Thursday we are popping off to celebrate SURVIVAL SONGS. This is a once in a blue moon lineup: @derekwwebb.bsky.social, Plumb, @fathernathan.bsky.social, and yours truly. Don’t miss this one, bbs!

san francisco - SOLD OUT! 🌈 sharing these songs in a city with such a powerful queer history feels like a full-circle moment. thank you for showing up in such a big way. @flamygrant.bsky.social and i cannot wait to see you this saturday.

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one more from the 'rock that doesn't roll' podcast. if you lived through 80/90s CCM music, you'll wanna listen. listen here or wherever you enjoy podcasts. pod.link/1703257857

fort collins — tonight at 7PM i’m closing out my colorado run at heart of the rockies christian church. an earlier show, with the full ‘survival songs’ album, requests, and the stories behind the songs. would love to see you there. tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1549830828...

colorado springs — tonight, 8PM at vista grande community church. i’ll play the full ‘survival songs’ album + requests. and trust me, if a church will host me, you can be sure you’ll be welcome there too. see you there. tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1308531064...

dobson’s empire of shame & abuse left LGBTQ folks, children, and anyone who grew up under purity culture traumatized, displaced, and often literally dead. i’m not cheering his death, but i will absolutely celebrate the end of his power.

or i mean, ‘false convert’ or whatever.

DROP 2 is here! 10 new pieces from the ‘survival songs’ art project - exploring identity, self-acceptance, and resilience. each print is 11x17 matte, signed & with handwritten lyrics. the 50+ page ‘outside the lines’ art book is also available. derekwebb.com/art

denver — tonight at 8PM. ‘survival songs’ album release show. the full record, requests, and the stories behind the songs. written for queer folks (especially young people), this tour is about making space for survival + empowerment. tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1308429972...

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absolutely loved this convo for the ‘rock that doesn’t roll’ podcast. don’t miss it. listen here or wherever you enjoy podcasts: pod.link/1703257857

hey friends in COLORADO, the ‘survival songs’ tour is headed your way this weekend. denver, colorado springs, and fort collins. help me spread the word. tickets: derekwebb.com/shows

just finished writing a pretty damn thoughtful & heartfelt apology to an AI collaborator, so that’s where things are around here today.

charlotte, tonight’s the night — ‘survival songs’ live at 8pm. full album front to back + requests. and yes, i brought the new ‘outside the lines’ art books for the merch table. grab a ticket before they’re gone: www.eventbrite.com/e/1301205242...

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hey friends in ATLANTA, i'm headed your way for a 'survival songs' show tonight at 8PM (and i'll have some of the new 'outside the lines' art books with me)! i'll be playing the entire album + requests. there are still a few tickets if you wanna grab one: www.eventbrite.com/e/1301203086...

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the SURVIVAL SONGS art project is here. 
a collab between me & my 18-year-old kid, ash (who i made the album for): 10 signed lyric prints (ash’s art, my words) + a 50+ page art book. 
limited quantities — some nearly sold out. 
see the full collection: derekwebb.com/art