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on March 20
Yard Dogs Road Show
Posted project update #10Yard Dogs - movie update - from the woodshed
Post CommentHello Yard Dogs backers
It's been awhile. We've been hiding in the woodshed making the Yard Dogs movie. It's been a massive undertaking. We're happy to report that progress is being made. We're into our second rough cut, which we hope to have done in a month (or so).
There are endless stories from the last 15 years. It hasn't been easy deciding which ones to tell. Right now we're looking at how we've grown together (and apart) as a family. It's been a beautiful and demanding experience, to say the least. It seems these inner workings are where the heart of the story is. We just need bring it out. If all goes well we'll have the story we want in 3 or 4 months.
We just wanted to let you know that we're working on it everyday with the intention of bringing you the best movie possible.
And in case you were wondering about the show:
We've put all of our touring on hold. Being home is good right now, for the movie and for our personal lives. The road is a magical place and we miss it. But there are other loves that also need tending. And now seems like the right time to do it.
We'll have more project updates for you as we move forward. We're in deep right now. We should have a much better idea of where we stand once we're through the second rough cut and we've had a chance to step back and see what we've done.
Stay tuned…
Zebu, Flecher and the Yard Dogs
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on January 6
Yard Dogs Road Show
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Atmosphere for Hatmosphere by DrewBird by Drew Bird
I am producing my first runway collection for Fall Fashion Week LA 2012. A high tech look at the ancient Mayan and Aztec style.
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on August 22, 2011
Yard Dogs Road Show
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The Do LaB presents Scrambled Eggs: A Giant Art Installation by TheDoLaB
We are returning to Burning Man and building another brand new large scale interactive art installation, playfully named Scrambled Eggs
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102% funded $4,080 pledged
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on August 12, 2011
Yard Dogs Road Show
Posted project update #9One last thank you and rewards too...
Post CommentHello Yard Dog backers...
It's very official!
The first part of this journey has come to an end.
Our Kickstarter campaign successfully raised $27,059!
Thank you (again) for believing in us and in this project.
Now it's time to woodshed - to review (in video and film) 15 years of madcap creativity. Through the process of making this movie there's a good chance we'll rediscover the colorful sparks that triggered this curious road trip. And hopefully stumble on some new inspiration along the way.
We promise to send updates from the road.
Stay tuned, we'll be contacting you next week to start the process of fulfilling the rewards.
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It takes a village!
We also want to thank our sponsors and everyone who donated their handy work:
Molotov for the BBQ
Lisa Mekis for the silent auction
Cole Meeker for the sushi
The Fossettes for performing
Flash for bartending
Jett for the tunes
Octavia for the altar
Kenyan for the campfire
Sensational Seasoning for the seasoning
Devin Stubblefield for the bodywork
Christine Marie and Melvin for the lighting
Gin for working the door
Travlin Thackeray for the bodywork
David Wei for the Qigong
Rachel Leigh for the yard sale
Nick Pirelli for the movie partyFive and Diamond | http://www.fiveanddiamond.com
New Belgium Brewery | http://www.newbelgium.com
Rachel Brice | http://www.theindigo.net
Bing Bang | http://shop.bingbangnyc.com
Blamo Toys | http://www.blamotoys.com
Fearless Chocolate Co. | http://www.fearlesschocolate.com
Teance Fine Teas | http://www.teance.com
Asbury Lanes | http://www.asburylanes.com
Super Sugar Ray Ray | http://www.supersugarrayray.etsy.com
T.S. I Love You Hats | http://www.tsiloveyouhats.com
Artisana | http://www.premierorganics.org
Ear Peace Records | http://www.earpeacerecords.com
Turtle Island Integrative Health | http://www.turtleclinic.com
San Francisco Bay Guardian | http://www.sfbg.com
FloydFest | http://www.floydfest.com
The DoLab | http://thedolab.com
Earthdance | http://earthdancelive.com
Madison House | http://madisonhouseinc.com
Lucent Dossier Experience | http://www.lucentdossier.com
Mystic Family Circus | http://www.mysticfamilycircus.com
Beats Antique | http://beatsantique.com
Vagabond Opera | http://vagabondopera.com
Lifesize Mousetrap | http://www.lifesizemousetrap.org
Vau De Vire Society | http://vaudeviresociety.com
AnonSalon | http://www.anonsalon.comWe've had SO much support from SO many people - we apologize if we left anyone out.
Love...The Yard Dogs
Website:
http://www.yarddogsroadshow.com
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/yarddogsroadshow
Twitter:
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on August 6, 2011Funded!
Yard Dogs Road Show - A Documentary Film by Yard Dogs Road Show
The story of how a gang of poets and musicians turned a pile of puppets into an internationally touring stage show.
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108% funded $27,059 pledged
- 268 backers
- Funded Aug 05, 2011
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on August 4, 2011
Yard Dogs Road Show
commented on a projectRight on... I'm lovin the last minute comments and support. Thank you all soo much. Yes indeed Maggie, a grass roots endeavor. Brian I have already used some of your footage, thanks for making yourself available like that. Big thAnks to everyone and all. We did it together. On to the next phase.
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on August 4, 2011
Yard Dogs Road Show
Posted project update #8Over the moon!
We did it!
Maggie Dixon put it well:
"I love how you managed to raise the funds without any backer giving more than $1000. That makes it a truly community piece. A grass-roots endeavor. It may just be the summer heats talking but I feel the heat of your success."
Each one of you are part of making this art happen and we adore you!
Thank you!
More to come...
Zebu, Flecher and the Yard Dogs
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on August 3, 2011
Yard Dogs Road Show
Posted project update #748 hours to go!
Hello Yard Dogs backers
We are SO close!
These last two months have been a huge learning experience and it feels so good to be so close to accomplishing our goal.
THANK YOU again for being part of this!
The reality of being able to focus our love and attention on this movie project is starting to settle in and it feels good. This is the project we want to work on right now and you are helping us make it a reality.
We're going to keep at it until the very end.
Zebu, Flecher and the Yard Dogs
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Charlie Athanas on August 3, 2011
Okay, I upped my pledge from $30 to $100. This film MUST be made. All Facebook and Twitter friends and frenemies have been alerted to the urgency of this situation. - Charlie
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Yard Dogs Road Show
commented on a projectHello George I have to say this is one of the most endearing messages we've had in years. We wish you could be at FloydFest with us this year too! Let's take a rain check for another show further down the road, guaranteed... Thank you for your generous contribution and for supporting this project from afar. I really think we're going to do this! Zebu, Flecher and the Yard Dogs
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on July 21, 2011
Yard Dogs Road Show
Posted project update #6We're having a MOVIE party at our house THIS Sunday!
Post CommentHello Yard Dogs backers...
We got over the "hump" yesterday. We're 52% funded! With 2 weeks to go...
Thank you for taking the time to support this project!
The wisdom we've gleaned from our seasoned Kickstarter friends tells us the 1st and last week are the most active.
So please keep reaching out to your friends...________________________
If you happen to live in the Bay Area and you would like to learn more about the movie OR if you're just looking for something fun to do on a Sunday evening:
We decided we wanted to share more about this project - in real time.
And it's summer. And we're inspired.
So we're making like old times and having a last minute hoedown at our art shack.
Come learn more about the movie AND see us in our natural habitat too - the land of rabbits and rainbows.
West Oakland
Sunday, July 24th
5 to 12pm
2509 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA.
94607Facebook invite here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144530985625677___________________________________
Featuring on the inside (and outside):
- Movie question and answer with the filmmakers (8:30pm)
- We'll be projecting the movie trailer and other "edited and unseen" bits throughout the evening
- Yard Dog vignettes
- Free chocolate tasting with Fearless Chocolate Co from 7 to 9pm- BBQ (and cowboy rope tricks) with Molotov - BRING SOMETHING FOR THE GRILL
- DJ Jett spinning 10" shellac records at 78 rpm on vintage Califone turntables - 20s to 50s Jazz, Blues, Swing, Bebop, R&B and Country
- The star at the bar - everyone's goodtime friend - FLASH
- Raffle with Micha D
- Cole's sushi rolls
- The altar of ABUNDANCE by Derrick Ion
- Backyard campfire
More music and specials TBA!
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And:
A silent AUCTION featuring the finest sundries and accoutrements donated by our lovely friends:
Five and Diamond | http://www.fiveanddiamond.com/
Bing Bang | http://shop.bingbangnyc.com/
Blamo Toys | http://www.blamotoys.com/
Fearless Chocolate Co. | http://www.fearlesschocolate.com/
Super Sugar Ray Ray | http://www.supersugarrayray.etsy.com/
Artisana | http://www.premierorganics.org/
Ear Peace Records | http://www.earpeacerecords.com/
Turtle Island Integrative Health | http://www.turtleclinic.com/
Teance Fine Teas | http://www.teance.com/
Wudang Qigong with David Wei | http://www.wudangwenwu.com
Bamboo lamp by (filmmaker) Flecher Fleudujon - of YDRS
Tie and hat set by Lily Rose Love - of YDRS
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Let us know if you have any questions.
We would love to see you on Sunday!
The Yard Dogs
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Website:
http://www.yarddogsroadshow.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/yarddogsroadshow
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Yay!!!! Threadbare top-hats to be thrown in the air, in honor of the fabulous Yard Dogs!!! Hurrah!
Can't wait to see the finished project and catch the show next time you roll through So. Cal!