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Michael Hearst

Michael Hearst is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, and producer. He is a founding member of the band One Ring Zero, which has released seven albums, including the literary collaboration As Smart As We Are, featuring lyrics by Paul Aust... view more

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    Nature Boy Explorer EP by Mark Snyder

    We've finished our first EP and we're taking it on the road in three weeks! Help us fund manufacturing?

    • 118% funded $1,185 pledged
    • 43 backers
    • Funded May 10, 2012
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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
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    LowLine: An Underground Park on NYC's Lower East Side by Dan Barasch

    We plan to transform an abandoned New York City trolley terminal into a vibrant community green space using new solar technology.

    • 155% funded $155,186 pledged
    • 3,300 backers
    • Funded Apr 06, 2012
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    FLICfest 2012: A Festival of Independent Choreography by Jeramy Zimmerman

    FLICfest, now in its second year, is the first Brooklyn festival dedicated solely to the art of the feature-length dance.

    • 111% funded $6,126 pledged
    • 111 backers
    • Funded Nov 10, 2011
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    FuseBOX: Build Out "West Oakland Smallest Restaurant" by Sunhui Chang Owner/Chef

    FuseBOX, serving Korean and some non-Korean cuisine in an Izakaya format in an atmosphere that is fun and affordable.

    • 113% funded $17,100 pledged
    • 128 backers
    • Funded Nov 20, 2011
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    The Uni: a portable, open-air reading room for public space by The Uni Project

    We're building a structure that will allow us to quickly deploy and operate temporary reading rooms in almost any urban setting.

    • 104% funded $20,822 pledged
    • 239 backers
    • Funded Aug 15, 2011
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    AUDIOWEAR = Design + Jewelry + Porcelain + ... Hip-Hop! by Elasticbrand, llc

    Audiowear: a series of jewelry inspired by musical instruments and the acoustic quality of clay. We're using them to make a Hip-Hop LP!

    • 111% funded $4,445 pledged
    • 57 backers
    • Funded Jul 19, 2011
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    2 Weeks 5 Shorts by Starr Films Ltd.

    A collective of young New York filmmakers bind together to create eclectic films exploring different aspects of the human condition.

    • 103% funded $20,640 pledged
    • 79 backers
    • Funded Mar 26, 2011
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    Dandelion Man - The DVD release by Peter

    Official Dandelion Man DVD release of Peter Bolte's gritty and harrowing feature length directing debut - filled with special features.

    • 100% funded $2,205 pledged
    • 25 backers
    • Funded Jan 11, 2011
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    FLICfest a new festival of Feature-Length Independent Choreography in Brooklyn by Jeramy Zimmerman

    FLICfest is a Brooklyn festival dedicated to feature-length dance. Two weekends. Six nights. Twelve visions reorienting dance theater.

    • 101% funded $5,557 pledged
    • 88 backers
    • Funded Dec 15, 2010
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    Our Man In Iquitos: Independent Radio, Politics and Chicha in the Amazon by Olivier R Conan

    In the remote Amazonian city of Iquitos, a Peruvian musician and folk hero is taking on corruption and championing the poor as he runs for mayor.

    • 133% funded $13,344 pledged
    • 104 backers
    • Funded Oct 23, 2010
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    Mortified Live: Concert Film by Mortified Media

    Become a part of the MORTIFIED CONCERT FILM. Help bring MORTIFIED from the stage to the screen. Loads of cool rewards for those who contribute.

    • 124% funded $21,174 pledged
    • 188 backers
    • Funded Nov 08, 2010
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    Friday The 13th: The Micros Play Monk - the new CD by The Microscopic Septet by Phillip Johnston

    "Surrealistic Swing" band The Microscopic Septet fetes the master with a CD of arrangements of Monk tunes in their own peculiar style.

    • 111% funded $10,022 pledged
    • 59 backers
    • Funded Apr 24, 2010
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    THE HOUSE OF SUH by Gerry Kim

    The story of a Korean family whose values and dysfunctions shaped the lives of a son and daughter.

    • 105% funded $5,251 pledged
    • 70 backers
    • Funded Apr 26, 2010
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    BAD FEVER by Dustin Guy Defa

    BAD FEVER is a feature film starring Kentucker Audley & Eléonore Henrdicks, now seeking funds for post-production. PLEASE HELP US FINISH OUR FILM!

    • 105% funded $5,280 pledged
    • 91 backers
    • Funded Apr 19, 2010
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    Not all Clowns are Bozos II: Clown Harder! by Ear to the Ground

    An intimate evening with the Pacific Northwest's best clowns coming to Theatre Off Jackson January 14-16, 2010.

    • 123% funded $1,850 pledged
    • 31 backers
    • Funded Jan 12, 2010
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    "The Universal Thump" - The New Album by Greta Gertler by Greta Gertler (The Universal Thump)

    "The Universal Thump" is the forthcoming orchestral pop album by acclaimed Brooklyn-based Australian singer-songwriter-pianist, Greta Gertler.

    • 104% funded $15,606 pledged
    • 200 backers
    • Funded Dec 09, 2009
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    homeland (a dance/theatre performance event in brooklyn) by Jeramy Zimmerman

    HOMELAND is an evening-length work for CatScratch Theatre by Jeramy Zimmerman.

    • 124% funded $1,233 pledged
    • 24 backers
    • Funded Oct 30, 2009
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    Las Rubias del Norte need help to complete their third album. by Olivier Conan

    Las Rubias del Norte need help to finish their third album. The tracks are mostly recorded, but we need to mix and master by mid November.

    • 114% funded $2,285 pledged
    • 44 backers
    • Funded Oct 09, 2009
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    Launch the webstream for the Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) radio station! by CHIRP Radio

    CHIRP has been working for two years to organize and build a new community radio station. This campaign will help launch the online version this fall.

    • 128% funded $6,151 pledged
    • 173 backers
    • Funded Nov 12, 2009
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    a New Album from Ethan Lipton & his Orchestra by Ethan Lipton

    Micro Produce for our new CD! We're asking friends and fans to help fund our second full-length studio album. It'll be delicious and good for you!

    • 102% funded $12,805 pledged
    • 238 backers
    • Funded Nov 09, 2009
  22. Undergrad Records - a new indie label startup. Help document the whole thing online! by Undergrad Records - The Show

    The Undergrad Records web-series documents the journey of a college grad that starts an independent record label.

    Funding Unsuccessful (10/01/2009)
  23. Let's build a giant room-sized theremin with 16 antennas! by Quinn, Jenny, Kit and Julien

    We would like to build a giant theremin - a room with 16 theremin antennas suspended to the ceiling so people can play music with their bodies.

    Funding Unsuccessful (09/22/2009)