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      Jeff Healander on January 31

      Woo hoo! 54,771!!!! who would have thought!!! Can't wait for the release!!!

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      Robyn Walters Fishman on January 31

      Finally in with minutes to go! (wish I could have counted past Poi-related travel expenses toward my "donation" ;) I can't wait for the end result- I'd love to see the DVD set contain some retrospective photo & video clips as extras and not "just" the anniversary concert... Does $34k+ over the original minimum buy that, or at least provide some bonuses for the band members? Dare I dream, help fund a TOUR?? Thanks for the Dec. Metro shows and for 25 fabulous years, PDP- you've been with me through thick & thin... :) Love, your pal in Denver, Robyn

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      Jeff Healander on January 28

      Yeah!

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      Stephen McGann on January 28

      Love me some live Poi Dog!

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      Jeff Healander on January 25

      With 5 days to go I wishing and hoping you top $40,000. I enjoyed the Aurora show but I think I was kinda sad I had to miss the two shows at the Metro. Can't wait for the DVD. I've only been waiting since the 90s for this. I hope you are still enjoying the process!!!!

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      Stephen Lavender on December 23

      What are the odds of getting a vinyl pressed? That would be beyond awesome ...

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      Daniel Strickland on December 12

      While I regret not being able to make it to Chicago for the Poi Dog Pondering shows, I'm thrilled to see that the DVD Live Recording project has passed the $25,000 mark. Thanks to Frank & Co for providing the soundtrack to my life the last 20 years and to my fellow Kickstart backers (136 and counting!) for helping make the latest PdP dream become a reality.

      Dan, aka FestivalFreak
      www.festivalfreak.com

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      Cindy Eaton on December 11

      You made the Goal! Awesome! So completely excited for the gift of a Live Poi DVD! I'm already planning a viewing party! ;) Thank you for always staying true and filling my world with beautiful music!

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      BrianMillerConcerts on December 10

      Also, will songs from the two concerts need to be removed in order to fit on the CD/DVD formats? I'll be happy with the final result in any case, just trying to understand what to expect. I already pledged anyway.

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      BrianMillerConcerts on December 10

      Definitely looking forward to the DVD ... But... I hope there aren't too many cuts/edits in the middle of a given song, between different camera angles. Sometimes that can be too distracting and make me dizzy, where I just want to focus on the music and performers ...

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      Frank Orrall on December 10

      You folks are so beautiful! Thank you sooooooo much for all the support you are showing us, we are going to make you something beautiful in return. Aloha!

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      Jeff Healander on December 10

      Congrats on meeting the goal! Good luck with further fundraising! Keep the money flowing!!!!!

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      Ken Dowling on December 10

      Thank you for the gift of PDP music! The shows were awesome and I can't wait to relive the experience with the DVD/CD.

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      Frank Orrall on December 9

      Thank you JEFF! So stoked to finish this - it was a super fun couple of nights performance, and a blast to hang out and rehearse with everyone in the weeks before.

      Aloha!
      Frank

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      Jeff Healander on December 9

      Thank you so much for doing this!!!! I wish I could give more. I'm so excited for the final product! I've been waiting for this for YEARS!!!!

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DOWNLOAD Receive the Retrospective concert 2 album set before it's public release: via download

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SIGNED POSTER + DOWNLOAD Receive Signed show poster + the Retrospective concert album set before it's public release: via download

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THE CONCERT C.D. SET Receive the 2 c.d. set of the Retrospective Concert before it's public release: the Set includes: CD 1 the austin years / CD 2 the Chicago Years + Download of the Retrospective concert CD set

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THE DVD Receive the DVD of the 2 night Retrospective concert before it's public release + Download copy of the CD set

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THE COLLECTOR: Signed DVD & CD set you will receive a signed copy of the DVD and a signed copy of the Live CD + Download copy of the CD set

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THE SUPER DELUX: Same as 'The Collector' but also includes an T-SHIRT designed EXCLUSIVELY for people pledging the Super Delux package. Total: Exclusive, Pledge ONLY shirt + a signed copy of the DVD and a signed copy of the Live CD + Download copy of the CD set

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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Your name listed on the online credits of the DVD and CD as well as a Shout out on our facebook page and yours.

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THE PLATETECTONIC COLLECTION / ART BOX Hand Painted by Frank Orrall these one of a kind wooden Art boxes contain the DVD & CD of the Retrospective Concert + the Audio Visivo DVD, and the entire catalogue of PDP's full lenth & Live albums. (includes the super rare original hand pressed & numbered 'black' Pomegranate CD package!) + Download copy of the Retrospective concert CD set

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THE STUDIO LOVER-- Visit the Poi Dog Pondering studio for a day (up to approx 4 hours) while they mix the live record. While there, pick any one song you want, and Frank Orrall will record a one-of-a-kind acoustic version of your song choice right there in front of YOU in the Poi studio that you can take home with you. If you're lucky, you might even get to sing or play along! [*note: limited number of takes and setup capabilities.] Have access to see some raw footage of the live DVD before editing is completed. + DVD, CD or DOWNLOAD of the Retrospective concert CD set.

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ORIGINAL PAINTING-- Frank Orrall likes to paint. He paints in earth tones on wood panels with acrylic, and often of plants, flowers, animals or people. This is your chance to own an ORIGINAL Frank Orrall Painting! Sizes vary as he likes to use found wood, but approx 2 x 3 feet in size, packed up and shipped to you (shipping charges could be free, depending size of piece and on your location). + DVD, CD or DOWNLOAD of the Retrospective concert CD set.

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THE ORIGINAL ARTWORK-- You will receive the one-of-a-kind, actual art piece (most likely a painting or mixed media) created for the DVD artwork. THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE OF THESE! and it could hang in YOUR house!! Why covet the DVD artwork or eventual posters, when you can have the REAL THING! you know it's gonna be good! + DVD, CD or DOWNLOAD of the Retrospective concert CD set.

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THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER It wouldn't have happened without your help; we want your name on the DVD and CD booklet listed as EXECUTIVE PRODUCER. Join us for a day or 2 in the Studio Mixing the actual record or editing the DVD! (You are responsible for your own travel expenses) + DVD, CD & DOWNLOAD of the Retrospective concert CD set

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THE INSTRUMENT-- Frank loves to collect instruments from around the world to use in his recordings. You will receive an ACTUAL INSTRUMENT from Frank's collection, signed by Frank. This is a bit of a mystery instrument based of size of pledge, but be assurred it will likely be artistically customized by Frank, have been performed with on many stages, it will be of worthy value, it will be well used, and will have soul. + DVD, CD or DOWNLOAD of the Retrospective concert CD set.

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THE DINNER PARTY-- Chef Frank Orrall loves to cook, and is pretty good at it too! Loving a good dinner party, he will show up at YOUR HOUSE with the groceries (date subject to schedule), the bubbly and a guitar, cook dinner for you and 8 of your friends, then the guitar always comes out and songs get sung. You can kick him out whenever you want, and you might have too, as he tends to be the last one standing :) (* note: If you live more than two hours away from Chicago, you will need to cover basic travel expenses and modest hotel expenses if overnight) + DVD, CD or DOWNLOAD of the Retrospective concert CD set.

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THE LIVING ROOM CONCERT-- Poi Dog Pondering (date subject to schedule, members will depend on availability) will come and play acoustically for YOU and 20 of your friends. This can be a TOTAL DEAL if multiple poi fans split the costs! (* note: If you live more than 2 hours away from Chicago, you will need to cover basic travel expenses and modest hotel expenses if overnight) + DVD, CD or DOWNLOAD of the Retrospective concert CD set.

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Poi Dog Pondering keeps thriving because their ethic has always been about following their musical heart. Their steadfast independence has allowed them to perennially bloom. Multi-racial, Omni-sexual, and unafraid to be themselves, they prowl the musical landscape with a hungry belly.  They seem to live in a frame of mind more akin to the 30's and 40's Bohemians.

Known as "The little big band with the strong back and supple / stubborn heart", PDP has been following it's intuition for 25 years now. From bohemian street buskers to impossible-to-market major-label sacrificial lambs... Poi Dog Pondering have ripened into staunchly independent musical voyagers. They have let every sound that excited them flow through their music and flood it with ever changing colors; Rock and Soul, Orchestral, Acoustic and Electronic textures, Americana, Disco and International Grooves. All threaded along the way with lyrics that embrace the beauty and pain that life can bring.

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