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Chris McKay

Athens Clarke County, GA

Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings Hailing from South Carolina and choosing Athens as his home, nationally known photographer Chris McKay earned a couple of handfuls of ASCAP Music Awards for his solo work but had wanted to be back in a group ... view more

  1. on June 22, 2010
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    A Film Adaptation of "Survivor Type" by Chris Ethridge and Jayson Palmer

    An authorized, non-commercial film adaptation of the classic Stephen King short story "Survivor Type."

    • 114% funded $2,873 pledged
    • 42 backers
    • Funded Jun 30, 2010
  2. on June 10, 2010
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    The Pinx want to put new rock and roll on some vinyl... by The Pinx

    Making good rock and roll is fun for The Pinx, and listening to it is fun as well. Between the two steps is record pressing for a 7" vinyl single.

    Funding Unsuccessful (06/25/2010)
  3. on August 4, 2009
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    Chris McKay
    Posted project update #6

    Howdy!

    Well, we've only got a few weeks left in this project and it's looking less and less like we're going to make the goal.

    That being said, I can't thank any of you enough for being a part of this project. Ben, meet the rest of our crew. Thanks for joining us.

    If we don't make the goal, your "pledge" won't be a promise. You're free.

    Of course, if you want to go ahead and be a part of it, we'll do it one on one and I'll get you all of the things that we've planned. And we'll just go in and do what we can do, even if it's just one song. We WILL make something out of it if you're up for it still.

    If you haven't already, check this out.

    http://chrismckay.net/YOU%20CHOOSE%20THE%20SONGS%203.htm

    It's all part of the project.

    And again, thank you SO much.

    C

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        Olivia Frain on August 4, 2009

        I'm still in!! I'm always in!


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  4. on July 21, 2009
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    Chris McKay
    Posted project update #5

    Thanks so much!

    I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your support. I want to thank Brian and Ziona for joining in with this little adventure. I don't know if we'll make it. But we're going to try. In fact, just yesterday, I created a page at our official site for people to vote on the new demos. We actually have well over 50 songs from which to choose. What to do?

    So we turn it over to you to vote on them one "batch" at a time. The first batch is up right now at http://chrismckay.net/YOU%20CHOOSE%20THE%20SONGS%203.htm

    Drop by there and give the first five demos a sneak preview and see if you think any of them should be recorded with this project. I'll post the next five as soon as we have enough opinions to retire these five.

    First up are:

    1. Always
    2. Best Case Scenario
    3. Butterflies On Fire
    4. Emotions To Free
    5. Feel It

    If you like 'em, let us know. If you don't, let us know even louder. If these won't work, we've got plenty more where these came from and we won't rest until we get what you feel are the best possible songs to record. We'll keep on looking out for one another!

    Thanks again.

    We appreciate you spreading the word!

    More soon I hope!

    C

    http://chrismckay.net/YOU%20CHOOSE%20THE%20SONGS%203.htm

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  5. on June 15, 2009
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    Chris McKay
    Posted project update #4

    Back from vacation...

    And wouldn't you know it? I'm even more tired now than when I left to get replenished! Figures, don't it? Oh well. I'm back and still so very thankful to you for being a part of this. I thought about how cool it was a few times.

    Anyway, I just wanted to wish you a good week.

    Take care and thanks again.

    C

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  6. on June 9, 2009
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    Chris McKay
    Posted project update #3

    Emily and Mary...

    Hey Emily,

    I'm sure you really needed that download of Satisfactionista. So how many versions do you have now? We'll switch it out for you for something else if you'd prefer. I'm sure we can figure out something.

    That being said, thank you SO much. You know how much this means to me. We've talked about it.

    And Mary,

    I had a good time this weekend and am glad you were there to share some of it with us. Watch out on those infringements! Good luck with the job.

    So yeah. Emily, Mary - meet Steve, Rosie and Olivia!

    Thank you ALL!

    C

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  7. on June 8, 2009
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    Chris McKay
    Posted project update #2

    Wow!

    Howdy!

    I was starting to get worried that Steve was the only one able to jump into this ring but today, here come Rosie and Olivia to the rescue! Thanks, girls! We still have 80-something days to go so here's hoping we can make this happen. I will be pleasantly surprised and amazed but I'm ever hopeful thanks to you.

    I'll be leaving for vacation starting tomorrow through the weekend so the updates will be sparse between now and then. But know how thankful I am for you and for your belief in us.

    Take care!

    C

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  8. on June 5, 2009
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    Chris McKay
    Posted project update #1

    Thank you, Steve!

    I cannot possibly say that enough. You are the # 1 on this project and I won't forget that. I guess I have a heck of a package to start putting together for you! It's a good thing I've got some time to get it together!

    Thanks again, man!

    C

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  9. on June 5, 2009
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    Chris McKay launched a project

    Music Lovers Unite For The Critical Darlings by Chris McKay

    Hi. I'm Chris McKay from The Critical Darlings. We've come in the hope that together, we can make some great music and get you tons of cool stuff!

    Funding Unsuccessful (09/02/2009)
  10. on May 29, 2009
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    Congratulations, Allison. I'm proud of you. I knew Frank and I were seeing something that night down at Washington Street Tavern and I'm even prouder that we made you the winner! I'll keep on watching (and getting as many ideas from you as I can). Keep on "Until The Road Ends". C