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      Steven Diaz on November 11, 2010

      Joseph and Kay, You have accomplished a lot over the past year and we are all looking forward to your completed project. Really enjoying listening to your Kuzoo song list. Really like Complicated Rhythm. Did you ever find a new toy piano? Looking forward to the finished product. wishing you much success!!!

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      Matt on July 26, 2010

      Aww, guess I can't contribute anymore? I discovered you guys too late =(

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      Steven Diaz on May 27, 2010

      Oh the horror! Hope your search for a toy piano is successful. Looking forward to more of your music

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      Kiera Faye on February 26, 2010

      so glad to see you met your goal(s)! can't wait to hear the new music.
      btw, my contribution is from both me AND Josh! we love you!

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      GR Brit on February 24, 2010

      I first heard (of) you on a bridge in Grand Rapids, MI one unseasonably damp, August day in 2009.

      I'm really enjoying the music and the updates. Glad to see you reached your goal and looking forward to the album. Now get to work! :)

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      Georg Garbe on February 11, 2010

      I can´t wait any longer...(;-))

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      Steven Diaz on January 29, 2010

      Doh... I meant Promotionals.

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      Steven Diaz on January 19, 2010

      oh... and Twitter too...

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      Steven Diaz on January 19, 2010

      I have posted your proportionals on Facebook.com/netbuys and Myspace.com/netbuys

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      Solomon on January 7, 2010

      YES! i'm sending more money - hope others do too

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Joseph is a musician, songwriter and filmmaker from Minneapolis. When he's not having an existential crisis, he spends his time performing with Bella Ruse, watching documentaries and convincing his girlfriend, Kay, that ramen noodles have nutritional value.

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