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jacob stein

Brooklyn, NY

THE POP UPS began as a personal challenge for two Brooklyn musicians looking to make something that their friends could feel good about enjoying with their young families. Jason Rabinowitz and Jacob Stein set the bar high when they decided to write and... view more

  1. on April 11
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    Tim and the Space Cadets - Indie Rock for Kids and Families by Tim Kubart

    Indie Rock for All Ages!

    • 100% funded $10,086 pledged
    • 197 backers
    • Funded May 19, 2012
  2. on April 11
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    Canibalismo - Chicha Libre's New Album by Chicha Libre

    Chicha Libre is raising funds for its second album, canibalismo - a psychedelic cumbia album with a big appetite..

    • 102% funded $5,111 pledged
    • 111 backers
    • Funded Apr 15, 2012
  3. on March 19
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    Posted project update #5

    Download Radio Jungle Today! and the New Show!

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  4. on February 19
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    Ariel Rivka Dance and David Homan by David Homan

    Support the world premiere of Ariel's latest work with new music by David Homan at our first major theatre in NYC March 22-24, 2012.

    • 104% funded $5,221 pledged
    • 116 backers
    • Funded Feb 19, 2012
  5. on February 16
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    *Cara Samantha* Records An EP Album - April 2012! by Cara Samantha Scherker

    Love, hardships, CRUISE ships, and even AMERICAN IDOL have fused melodies and inspired lyrics to songs that I can't wait to record!

    • 113% funded $5,100 pledged
    • 126 backers
    • Funded Mar 15, 2012
  6. on December 20
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    Posted project update #4

    It's Here! The Pop Ups Holiday Greeting Song and Video!

    Hey Everybody!

    As promised, here is the Pop Ups Holiday Puppet Video and Song!  The track is from the famous album, "Up and Down Sing the Songs of Frank Loesser"

    Happy Holidays!!!

    Jacob and Jason

    click the link to see the video!

    http://youtu.be/T7jxuAWRTLY

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  7. on December 19
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    Posted project update #3

    Woo Hoo! You guys are amazing!

    We just wanted to send a giant THANK YOU to all the wonderful, amazing, creative people who joined our Kickstarter effort.  Our final total, $12,638, so exceeded our original goal, it has left us totally psyched to start this new show!  We will be getting in touch with all of you in the next couple weeks to get your addresses, and the Holiday Video Greeting will be out by Wednesday!  so keep your eyes peeled for a new video and song from our friends, Up and Down.

    Thanks again!!!!!!

    Jacob and Jason

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  8. on December 16
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    The Pop Ups New Puppet Musical by jacob stein

    The Pop Ups are ready to make the puppet rock opera for their new record, Radio Jungle

    • 126% funded $12,638 pledged
    • 123 backers
    • Funded Dec 16, 2011
  9. on December 13
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    Posted project update #2

    THANK YOU!

    We are entirely humbled and thrilled to have met our first fundraising goal!  Thank you, THANK YOU!! to everyone who's donated so far!

    That's right folks, we didn't know if it would be possible, but since the donations are still coming in, (again, THANK YOU!) we'd like to try and raise the bar and come up with an additional $3,000 to shoot our FIRST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE NEW RECORD! 

    IF WE CAN RAISE $13,000 BY DECEMBER 15TH, EVERYONE WHO PLEDGES (or has pledged) AT LEAST $25 WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY SONG FROM OUR PUPPET FRIENDS UP AND DOWN, AND A DIGITAL COPY OF OUR NEW MUSIC VIDEO!

    You may have rocked out to our video for Balloon http://youtu.beJnVVslWNhTs

    We have 3 days left of fundraising left!

    Thank you, again, all who have donated!!! This show comes to life because of your support!!! If you'd like, you can raise the amount you've given to help the cause! 

    Please peruse the page if you haven't done so already. New incentives! New goals!  New puppet videos?!?!? That's up to you!!

    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thepopups/the-pop-ups-new-puppet-musical?ref=card

    Much love,

    The Pop Ups

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  10. on December 13
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    Diabetes: The Musical! by Rachel Friedman and Allison Bacon

    Why talk about diabetes when you can sing about it? Family doctors turn their unique 80's rock opera into a webseries free to all.

    • 120% funded $3,610 pledged
    • 73 backers
    • Funded Dec 30, 2011