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MidCoast Takeover

Kansas City, MO

MidCoast Takeover is a collaboration between The Midwest Music Foundation, The Record Machine, Popwreckoning, Record Bar, Riot Room, Crosstown Station and Ink Magazine to bring over 20 Kansas City/Lawrence based artists to Austin, Texas during the South By Southwest Music Festival (sxsw.com) March 18th and 19th, 2011.

  1. on April 1, 2011
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    MidCoast Takeover
    Posted project update #6

    Prize update

    Thanks again to everyone that donated! MidCoast Takeover was a huge success and people really noticed that Kansas City and the Midwest have a vibrant music scene and a dedicated crew that put on an amazing showcase.

    The first round of prizes have went out and the rest will go out as soon as we receive the items from our busy sponsors.

    Thanks so much!

    The MidCoast Takeover Crew

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  2. on March 11, 2011
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    Kris, we definitely will.
  3. on March 9, 2011
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    MidCoast Takeover
    Posted project update #5

    MidCoast Takeover Pre-Party/Pep Rally, Sunday March 13th at Press

    Thanks so much for your generous donation to MidCoast Takeover and helping us reach our goal!

    To celebrate the upcoming trip to Austin and as a small thank you to the community that made it possible, we are throwing a party this Sunday at Press (upstairs of Crosstown Station, www.crosstownstation.com).

    This party is free for all the Kickstarter donors, sponsors and bands playing MidCoast Takeover.  $5 cover for everyone else.

    The music kicks off at 8 p.m.

    Scheduled acts:

    John Velghe & His Prodigal Sons

    Appropriate Grammar

    The Slowdown

    DJ Turkish Dan

    Hope to see you there!

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        michael byars on March 9, 2011

        Looking forward to a good time sending off some of Kansas City's finest.

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        Kris Burks on March 11, 2011

        Will you have a donor list at the door?

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        MidCoast Takeover on March 11, 2011

        Kris, we definitely will.


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  4. on March 7, 2011
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    MidCoast Takeover at SXSW 2011 by MidCoast Takeover

    Help over 20 KC/Lawrence bands invade Austin during South by Southwest 2011.

    • 129% funded $3,248 pledged
    • 48 backers
    • Funded Mar 07, 2011
  5. on February 19, 2011
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    MidCoast Takeover
    Posted project update #4

    Starker's Restaurant-Amazing food and supporter of local music!

    John McClure of Starker's Restaurant .. not only an amazing chef but also a great supporter of local music! This year he donated a $200 Starker's Restuarant Gift Certificate to the MidCoast Takeover of SXSW! Get an amazing package of Food & Music by making a tax-deductible donation to Midwest Music Foundation.

    www.starkersrestaurant.com

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  6. on February 19, 2011
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    MidCoast Takeover
    Posted project update #3

    Boulevard Private Party still available! Act fast to claim this reward!

    Boulevard Beer Party! Get a 2-Hour Private Party for 35 people in the Boulevard Brewery Tasting Room. That's only $20 per person. Get a taste for Boulevard & great Kansas City Music by making a tax-deductible donation to Midwest Music Foundation.

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    MidCoast Takeover
    Posted project update #1

    Sneak Peak at Eric Lindquist artwork

    Eric is working away on this limited edition, hand-inked artwork. Pledge now to grab one of only 25 available.

    Original artwork plus all the other rewards for $100 is a steal!

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  9. on January 20, 2011
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    MidCoast Takeover launched a project

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    MidCoast Takeover at SXSW 2011 by MidCoast Takeover

    Help over 20 KC/Lawrence bands invade Austin during South by Southwest 2011.

    • $2,500 funding goal
    • 03/07/2011 Funding Ended
  10. on January 5, 2011
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    Capybara is making music in 2011. We want you to have it. by CAPYBARA

    After a yearlong break, Capybara is doing music full-time in 2011. With a little support, we can make sure you get to hear all of it.

    • 154% funded $4,635 pledged
    • 79 backers
    • Funded Feb 14, 2011