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      James Vest on November 11, 2009

      Awesome.

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      Grace Madden on October 21, 2009

      Can't wait!

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      Shawn DeVries on October 8, 2009

      Congrats on reaching the goal! Glad to see things will get off the ground soon. Look forward to helping out locally...

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      Lou Berkman on September 24, 2009

      Good to see this is going so well...

      Lou Bekrman

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      Joshua Wentz on September 22, 2009

      I've been following the CHIRP project for a while now, and am really looking forward to this launch. See you guys at the DIY Trunk Show in November.

      Jw
      Sidedown Audio

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      Jake on September 22, 2009

      go get em champ!

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      luvmadevisible on September 15, 2009

      I so love the idea for this project! I wish you guys the best of luck.. I'm an unemployed artist trying to get my own project off the ground with no money... but I wanted to support your idea in a small way so I contributed a $1.00!
      If you get the opportunity to take a look at my project please do so - it's a nonprofit that will benefit artists in upstate NY and give them the tools and resources they need to develop their work and establish self-sustaining careers in the arts.

      http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1916043154/hudson-valley-art-incubator

      Good Luck accomplishing all of your goals!

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      Michael Hearst on September 13, 2009

      It was the Third Coast Audio T-shirt in the photo that prompted my pledge! Good luck.

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      Steven Cherry on September 12, 2009

      Yay CHIRP!

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Window cling, button, and invitation to CHIRP station open house

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Chris Connelly "Pentland Firth Howl" LP (limite edition of 300) courtesy of Addenda Records

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Hip CHIRP tote bag in red or black

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Bundle of three CDs: (Propinquity self-titled release, Johnny Lunchbreak self-titled release, Caroline Peyton: Intuition, courtesy of the Numero Group's Asterisk imprint.

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Silk-screened, signed & numbered Exploding Star Orchestra tour poster courtesy of Thrill Jockey Records. Check it here: http://www.gigposters.com/poster/77451_Exploding_Star_Orchestra.html

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Mystery grab bag from Matador Records: CDs, posters, buttons, etc. -- who knows what you'll get, but it all comes from the great Matador record label!

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Hollows - self-titled LP courtesy of Addenda Records

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Bundle of three CDs: Don't Stop: Recording Tap, Brotherman: OST by the Final Solution, Soul Messages From Dimona courtesy of the Numero Group.

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Lovely and practical red CHIRP Stainless Steel Water Bottle

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Nirvana - "Bleach" expanded CD deluxe edition (includes never-before-released February 1990 Portland, OR show), courtesy of Sub Pop Records

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Flight of the Conchords eagerly-awaited new CD, "I Told You I Was Freaky," courtesy of Sub Pop Records

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Human Highway "Moody Motorcycle" CD, courtesy of Suicide Squeeze Records

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Jim O'Rourke's new CD, "The Visitor," courtesy of Drag City Records.

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Sharkula's "The Diagnosis of Sharkula" LP, courtesy of Carrot Top Distribution

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Portishead's self-titled LP, courtesy of Carrot Top Distribution

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Black Box hand-held sound machine, courtesy of Flingco Sound System. More info here: http://www.flingcosound.com/theblackbox.html

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A Sunny Day in Glasgow's "Ashes Grammar" courtesy of Carrot Top Distribution

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Highly fashionable CHIRP T-Shirt, Standard Fit (Blue or Red - see photo link in the 'about this project' section to the left)

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Super stylish CHIRP T-Shirt, Girly Fit (Red - see photo link in the 'about this project' section to the left)

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4 Song Request Set On-Air with Dedication - customize your own set when CHIRP Radio goes live this fall (must abide by FCC rules)

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Jeffrey Brown limited edition CHIRP Record Fair Poster, signed by artist

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$50 gift certificate towards the services of famed Chicago artist and prankster Derek Erdman http://www.derekerdman.com/gift_certificates.htm

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Cool and comfortable CHIRP Hoodie, perfect for fall

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Selection #1 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: Pop Nexus: Selections from the intersection of punk, disco, hip hop and electro, 1977-1983, curated by CHIRP Music Director Billy Kalb

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Selection #2 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: That Takes Ovaries: Brazen broads with guitars!  Gutsy girl vocals! Cheeky chick drummers! Women who will wow you! curated by Jennifer Lizak, who blogs about women in music at wowmusicchicago.com.

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Selection #3 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: Need an eclectic dose of world and folk music?  This mix features tunes you've likely heard but may not really know and introduce you to some artists, old and new, who have made their mark on the folk and world music scenes. Curated by Jenna Murfin, CHIRP's Volunteer Coordinator (and employee of Chicago's legendary Old Town School of Folk Music).

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Selection #4 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: DJ and cartoonist Tony Breed curates a broad selection of music from five decades in a mix designed to be the perfect accompaniment to a crisp autumn day, with an illustrated cover to match.

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Selection #5 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: Cool Summer: Despite a cool summer in Chicago this year, I wanted to share with you some hot new tracks that came out.  On a more somber note, I added several beautiful songs in memory of two special people who passed away this summer.  The rest is just there to make your day extra special.  Curated by DJ Bylamplight.

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Selection #6 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: Aural Abecedarium: A musical romp through those 26 symbols that make up the written word, from A to Z, curated by CHIRP Director of Online Media Mike Gibson.

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Selection #7 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: Not One More Note of Winter: Chicago winters last far too long, and it's always nice to have a piece of our best season to take with you everywhere. Lively pop songs bring summer's radiant tones and bright lyrics to warm up the chilliest of fall nights and coldest of winter days, curated by CHIRP Events Director Jocelyn Geboy.

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Selection #8 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: An indie pop mix tape! Mind the gap, or rather fill in the gaps before and after Belle & Sebastian--from indie pop's English heritage to the latest Slumberland releases--music to make you swoon, curated by CHIRP board member Elizabeth Ramborger.

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Selection #9 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: Listen and Love It...LOVE IT!: A wide-ranging mix that meanders from the fascinating female singers of the 1920s through the 1960s Tropicalia movement and keeps on going from the 80s underground to the catchiest unheard pop songs of the past few years. You never know what will pop up next! Curated by CHIRP founder Shawn Campbell.

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Selection #10 from our extremely limited edition CHIRP DJ mix CD series: Looking for mix of mondo rare A-Go-Go, surf, garage and soul music from the far reaches of Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia? This mix is the result of years spent researching the fertile scenes of 60s and 70s music that produced bands like Dara Puspita, The Travellers, Brothers Hawk, The Reynettes, Koes Bersaudara, and more. Curated by Dustin Drase, CHIRP's Operations Manager and owner of Plustapes/Addenda records.

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An 8-week adult or teen group class, or an 8 or 16 week kids’ group class (depending on the time of year) + one year Household membership to the Old Town School of Folk Music, good for discounts on classes, concerts, and merchandise, an OTS t-shirt or hat, early notification and purchase opportunities for shows, and more! Courtesy of the Old Town School of Folk Music.

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1 Hour Guest DJ Slot on CHIRP Radio: Ever dreamed of being a DJ? Spend an hour on CHIRP Radio, selecting music and co-hosting with a regular CHIRP host.

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Dr. Drase DJs your house party! Well-known DJ Dustin "Dr." Drase, of Toast & Jam, TTTTotally Dudes, and owner of Plustapes/Addenda records will provide you with three hours of professional musical entertainment for your personal event (subject to certain date, size, location, and time restrictions, please contact shawn@chirpradio.org for details and limitations).

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Mary Nisi DJs your house party! Acclaimed Chicago DJ Mary Nisi, founder of Toast and Jam DJs, will offer up three hours of professional musical entertainment for your personal event (subject to certain date, size, location, and time restrictions, please contact shawn@chirpradio.org for details and limitations).

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Kristin Marks DJs your house party! Popular DJ Kristin Marks of Toast and Jam DJs provides three hours of professional musical entertainment for your personal event (subject to certain date, size, location, and time restrictions, please contact shawn@chirpradio.org for details and limitations).

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Erik Roldan, aka DJ Stinky Pinky of www.thinkpinkradio.com, DJs your house party! Top DJ Stinky Pinky provides three hours of professional musical entertainment for your personal event (subject to certain date, size, location, and time restrictions, please contact shawn@chirpradio.org for details and limitations).

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Personal kids' party with Jeremy Babcock ! Jeremy Babcock, lead singer/songwriter for The Dreamtree Shakers will come and perform a 30-45 minute set of mostly original music for kids of all ages at your party!  He will play guitar and sing and get the kids singing along on occasion and moving around.  www.dreamtreeshakers.com.  (recommended for kids between ages 1-8, Chicago area only, subject to certain restrictions. Please contact shawn@chirpradio.org for details)

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The Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) is a non-profit group of more than 120 volunteers working to start a brand new music- and culture-focused radio station. The online version of the station will launch in the fall of 2009, and the group continues to work to reform low-power FM law so that it can eventually apply for a broadcast license as well.

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