Weathervane Music

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Philadelphia, PA

Weathervane Music was founded in 2009 by Philadlephia musician and record producer Brian McTear to fill a widening gap in music left by disappearing revenue streams in a failing music industry. The goal of all Weathervane projects is to provide professi... view more

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Pizza Brain: The World's First Pizza Museum & Restaurant by Brain Dwyer

We have the largest collection of pizza memorabilia in the world. Help us build a permanent home for it - with a pizzeria attached!
- Food
- Philadelphia, PA
- 110% funded $16,587 pledged
- 326 backers
- Funded Apr 01, 2012
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Ad Hoc by Ad Hoc

Bring music back to the community.
- Journalism
- Brooklyn, NY
- 112% funded $37,626 pledged
- 973 backers
- Funded Mar 05, 2012
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Kevin Killen's Album Kickstarter Jawn by kevin Killen

I could make a record on my own, but with your help I can make a full-length, hi-fi record that oozes sweetness from the speakers.
- Music
- Philadelphia, PA
- 100% funded $4,038 pledged
- 93 backers
- Funded Dec 20, 2011
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Indian Slide Guitar (The Kolkata Groove) by Mike Brenner

This project sends me to Kolkata, India to study & record with Indian musicians, in search of the ultimate Indian slide guitar groove.
- World Music
- Kolkata, India
- 122% funded $6,133 pledged
- 105 backers
- Funded Sep 11, 2011
Mable's Murder: A Documentary by Audrey Smith

Mable's Murder follows my mother and I as we search for answers to the many questions surrounding my grandmother's death.
- Film & Video
- Philadelphia, PA
Funding Unsuccessful (07/05/2011)
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East Hundred, "The Spells" EP by East Hundred

Help Philadelphia's, East Hundred raise money to complete their 4th independent release, "The Spells"!
- Music
- Philadelphia, PA
- 129% funded $6,480 pledged
- 96 backers
- Funded Apr 03, 2011
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Canadian Invasion's "Choose Your Own Adventure" Album by Canadian Invasion

Help Philadelphia power-pop band Canadian Invasion make a Choose Your Own Adventure music album!
- Pop
- Collingswood, NJ
- 101% funded $2,036 pledged
- 38 backers
- Funded Dec 19, 2010
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It came from the woodshed! by Hoots & Hellmouth

We're a band bursting with new sounds and songs. Unfortunately, we can't say the same thing for our wallets. Help us fund our record!
- Country & Folk
- Philadelphia, PA
- 398% funded $23,882 pledged
- 215 backers
- Funded Dec 06, 2010
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Help Marissa Nadler Record Her New Album by Marissa Nadler

Recording artist Marissa Nadler is recording a new album and needs your help.
- Indie Rock
- Boston, MA
- 154% funded $17,037 pledged
- 390 backers
- Funded Dec 09, 2010

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Pizza Brain: The World's First Pizza Museum & Restaurant by Brain Dwyer

Ad Hoc by Ad Hoc

Kevin Killen's Album Kickstarter Jawn by kevin Killen

Indian Slide Guitar (The Kolkata Groove) by Mike Brenner

Mable's Murder: A Documentary by Audrey Smith

East Hundred, "The Spells" EP by East Hundred

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