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      Derek David Potts on March 16

      Is it.. Your breath, not the bad kind, but the kind that gets knocked out of you.

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      Tony Matura on February 28

      "Special Touchy/Feely award miles will go to the first one of you that can tell me what or who referred to in this song "IS NOT HERE"."

      I know, I know! Johnny, Senior Wences' hand puppet!

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      Kate Collins on September 13, 2011

      Hi Frank!

      Thanks for the update. I'm so excited about this project and can't wait to hear the whole thing. In the mean time, is "Too Lazy to Love You" available on iTunes? Would love to put it into my regular rotating.

      xo

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      Aaron Kupferberg on September 3, 2011

      Can't wait to hear the music!

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      Frank Bango on September 3, 2011

      ‎"We showed those corporate fat cat government right wing conservative pro choice liberal same sex immigrant tea party black panther islamic extreme sports assholes!...It's TOUCHY FEELY Muthaf*ckers!!! You're gonna have to deal with that sh*t now!"
      Richy Vesecky- while dancing with a lampshade on his head celebrating with Frank Bango last night (after reaching their kickstarter goal)

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      Lianne Smith on September 3, 2011

      This one was a cliff hanger. I'm very relieved and glad to see that it had a happy ending.

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      Janet Rice on September 2, 2011

      All is well in the world tonight.

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      bcarter3 on September 2, 2011

      Congratulations! Great to see you made it.

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      Jack McDermott III on September 2, 2011

      Congrats, Frank! (And all of us!)

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      Cristian Kiper on September 2, 2011

      This is fantastic, I'm going to celebrate with a Frank Bango marathon :)

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      Susan G. Duncan on September 2, 2011

      Hip hip hooray!!!!

      Susan & Ralph

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      Frank Bango on August 31, 2011

      xx
      Thank You Monica!!! We are sooo close. :)

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      Monica Cannalire on August 31, 2011

      WE CAN MAKE IT, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
      Love xxx

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      Monica Cannalire on August 23, 2011

      CIAO Frank and Richy!!!!

      NOW...
      Guys, I really hope that you reach this Kickstarter goal, I love your music and I know your serious commitment in this project (the commitment, not you, thanks God you're more interesting than serious!!! =PPP).

      BUT....
      Some doubts on reaching the goal might arise and I think it would be a great pity if all the energy of the enlightened 115 backers I see here now, went wasted and about 6,000$ never reached the money box for Touchy / Feely.

      SO...
      From my side, I kindly ask you to let me have another tool/way to let you there at Sincere Recordings really get my financial support, although not much, Kickstarter or not.
      An online account, a rechargeable card or whatsoever, how can I let you have my $$?

      AND...
      Of course, from the bottom of my heart and with love and blessings, I invite all the other generous and sensitive backers here to do the same.

      IN THE END...
      I can say WE LOVE YOU.

      xxx
      Monica Cannalire
      Italia

      <Don Corleone: "As a reasonable man, I'm willing to do whatever's necessary to find a peaceful solution to these problems> (Don Corleone - The Godfather)

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      Frank Bango on August 22, 2011

      Ha! Will look forward to meeting up on your next visit to NY for Spa treatments and Soup!!!!

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      Ralph D'Amato on August 22, 2011

      I'm not sure who this woman Susan is, but if she likes your music I guess she must be OK.

      Just kidding, I know she's OK.

      10 years and no "ugly version"!

      Ralph

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      Susan G. Duncan on August 22, 2011

      Hey, Frank -- I'm Ralph's sweetheart, and your music has been the soundtrack of our ten-year romance, so... thanks!

      Hope you reach your goal!
      Susan

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 3, 2011.

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MP3 of advance single, "Defenseless" from the upcoming album.

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Digital download of Touchy Feely upon completion

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signed Touchy/Feely CD or LP, Touchy/Feely commemorative T-shirt and copy of The Sweet Songs of Decay CD.

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FUGITIVE GIRLS T-SHIRT/CD with a signed copy of Touchy/Feely. Frank's 1999 debut CD along with a reprint of the original t-shirt from the era. Also a signed copy of Touchy/Feely. two great albums and a t-shirt!!

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Due to overwhelming level of enthusiasm (and generosity) we feel obligated to add another pledge incentive. The Frank Bango discography tote bag: 1 copy of "Fugitive Girls" CD, 1 copy of "The Unstudied Sea" CD, 1 Copy of "The Sweet Songs of Decay" CD, 1Copy (LP or CD) of "Touchy/Feely", 1Touchy/Feely commemorative T-shirt, all delivered in a stylish canvas Sincere Recording Company Tote bag. If you've already pledged, don't fret. If you've already donated over $100, we'll get in touch and ask you what reward you'd like. If you'd like to add to a previous pledge no worries, we'll work it all out. Thanks

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Some of you may have witnessed Frank Bango & The Magic Fingers "Knock 'em Dead" at a live performance over the years. Well Now I'd like to have a different set of Magic Fingers help bring you back to life with THE TOUCHY/FEELY ALL PURPOSE PAMPER PACKAGE!!! When I'm feeling less than stupendulous I turn to my favorite Licensed Massage Therapist, Siobhan Towey L.M.T. http://www.nycmassageandhealing.com For a limited time Siobhan has offered to collaborate with Frank Bango & Richy Vesecky in hopes of creating a tranquil space to bring you and your frazzled nerves back into balance. You'll begin your oddessey with a a beautiful Sincere Recording Company mantra hand delivered in a sealed envelope from Frank Bango. During your session you'll be encouraged to focus on the lovely healing power of the sound as you invite the powerful syllables into your mind. Meanwhile, you'll be treated to soothing background music and Touchy/Feely instrumentals compiled/composed by Frank Bango (yours to keep after the session so you can remember your trip). After your 60 minute session (a combination of Swedish/Deep Tissue &Shiatsu) you'll be welcomed back into this dimension with a Frank Bango signature Juice. Combining Frank's favorite blend of natural elixirs (with a tablespoon or two of my favorite Spirulina to give it some BANG!! POW!!!!). This package is only available in NYC. Check Out Siobhan on Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/siobhan-towey-lmt-brooklyn

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Have Soup with Richy And Frank At The B&H Dairy of 2nd Ave NYC. Let Richy and Frank recount some of their most colorful adventures culled from years of being outsiders on the inside more recently transformed into insiders on the outside. These two rascally scallywags arent't afraid to name names (and that goes double for twins). You'll not only come away with a full belly but a richer understanding of how they do that voodoo that they do so well. note: if you've been banned from the B&H Dairy, like so many others, adjustments can be made.

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For over a decade New York City-based singer and songwriter Frank Bango has been making some of the best and most original pop music that almost no one has ever heard.

"Bango's accessible, classic-sounding pop songs sound refreshingly familiar, almost as if they came out of another less frantic and noisy era. All of this is by design, since Bango and his longtime co-writer, Richy Vesecky, have always aimed for a kind of “Brill Building “ approach in their songs. Handling all steps of the process D.I.Y., from writing, producing, and recording to distribution and marketing, Bango has released four albums on his own Sincere Recordings imprint since 1994, I Set Myself on Fire Today, Fugitive Girls, The Unstudied Sea, and The Sweet Songs of Decay."
-All Music Guide

While Bango has consistently remained further under the radar than just about any other artist of his caliber, his albums are almost always hailed as hidden gems and undiscovered classics. His all too rare live performances never fail in gaining him adoring new fans. Comparisons are often drawn between his intelligent, timeless pop songs and those written by Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and Ray Davies.

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