Hey there everyone! Fast Heart Mart here.
On March 7th 2017 I will be 40 years old. I am not afraid of turning 40, although it seems like society thinks I should be. No. I am proud that I’ve gone around the sun this many times. Life is a choice. I’m grateful that I’m still learning and growing! I feel stronger than ever :)
I am inviting my friends from all over the world to come celebrate this occasion with me. There will be music, good conversation and the perfect excuse to lounge around my back yard with no agenda whatsoever except to enjoy the Sun Diego afternoon. I meant to get these invites out sooner, but life happens. So, stop everything, buy a plane ticket if you have to and let’s do this thing!
Date:
March 5th 2017
1-6pm
Place:
Bird Park
-overlooks downtown San Diego-
3300 28th St.
-SW corner of 28th & Upas-
San Diego, CA
92014
What:
“Fast Heart” Martin Stamper’s birthday party
BYOB Potluck Open Mic (see notes below)
Free birthday cake provided!
Music/Entertainment :
There will be an open mic that will be held for the duration of the party, so please bring your instrument. I will perform a few songs to kick off the open mic, then I will perform again sometime later and give a 40th birthday speech. I hope to perform a new song that I am working on about turning 40 :)
Here is a video of a song one I wrote for the occasion (below)
Food/Drinks:
I will do my best to feed everyone. I am making a vegetarian soup and I will serve a birthday cake (anyone know of a good cake baker?) Additionally, it would be great if you would bring some refreshments to help out as I don’t know how many people to expect. If everyone brings a little something then that assures us of having enough. Adult beverages on the DL for those of the legal drinking age. In short, it is somewhat of a BYOB potluck, but I will provide as much as I can :)
Gifts:
As far as birthday gifts for me, do not feel obligated to give me anything. Your presence is the best present. If you insist on a gift keep in mind that I am planning a trip to Europe this summer to play a TV show and play some outdoor festivals. I am raising funds for the trip. A Proper fundraiser through Indiegogo will launch soon, but until then please consider donating to my European Travel fund by Paypaling money to fastheartmart@gmail.com
Book Pre-Release:
I will be pre-releasing my first official book at my birthday party about my travels in Europe last summer. It will be for sale for those who are interested. There will also be an official book release in April, but I wanted to sneak it into this event as well.
After-party:
After 6pm, if anyone wants to keep on hangin’, we will most likely carry on at the Thorn Street brewery, located a few blocks from Bird Park.
The Show Must Go On:
If it rains or is in-climate weather, the party will still happen. Bring a chair, a blanket and an umbrella just in case you need it (rain or shine).
I know not everyone will be able to come. Thank you for even considering it (and reading this far into the invite). I know now after years of throwing music concerts for myself to be unattached to the outcome of how many people attend an event. Whoever comes will be delightful! I hope you can make it out :)
Excited,
“Fast Heart” Martin Stamper
PS I remember when I was a kid people would get black balloons for their 40th because they were now “over the hill”. Black balloons seem fun :)
PPS Throwing my own party can be overwhelming for me, so don't be offended if you see me sitting in the same chair the whole time, this is my way of staying grounded and enjoying my own party ;)
