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Update #11: World Record Appreciation Society

Posted on June 16, 2010

BIG GIG!!! ToTs & Mix Master Mash are performing for the first time in NYC at Joe's Pub thanks to our friends at Universal Record Database (http://urdb.org/Content/RecordDetail.aspx...)

This is an awesome opportunity for us! if you're in the NYC area check it out!!!

buy tickets here: http://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,40/id,4952

Dubbed "Best Oddball Night" by New York Magazine, the World Record Appreciation Society features an ever-changing lineup of eclectic performers setting unique world records. The night is hosted by the Universal Record Database (URDB.org), a Web site The New Yorker says "is to the Guinness World Records as Wikipedia is to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.' URDB are regular guests on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, and host thousands of unique records on their site.

"Our live events bring out a mix of individual bravery, group participation, hilarity, surprise and all-around general chaos," says URDB co-founder and event host Dan Rollman. "We've seen everything from a wedding proposal to the world's tallest carrot cake to 12 women standing on top of a man rolled up in a carpet."

Guests for the June 29th will include:
Writer/Performer Elna Baker (The Talent Show, This American Life)
Comedian Cory Calvin (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)
Magician Richie Magic (Ripley's Believe It or Not, The Marriage Ref)
Writer/Director Todd Lamb (Loud People, Notes from Chris)
Rapper Tots feat. Mix Master Mash - Most Potato References In A Rap Song (crispyonthemic.com)
Matt Reynolds - Most "The Big Lebowski" Catchphrases Recited In One Minute
Alex Young - Most Red Plastic Solo Cups Held Against Wall Using Body , Ay Buim - Most Gallagher VHS Tapes Smashed With A Sledgehammer In One Minute

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Update #10: Let's get CRISPY!

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Update #9: Welcome to the Metronome...

Posted on March 8, 2010

When our number one fan gave us the opportunity to come to Burlington, VT and perform for Magic Hat peeps & locals, we jumped at the chance! Here is a highlight reel of our performance. We had an incredible time! SPECIAL THANKS TO MAGIC HAT!

click here to watch it!: http://www.youtube.com/crispyonthemic

Update #8: CRISPY! WORLD PREMIERE!!!!!!

Posted on March 6, 2010

ToTs - Crispy from Reserve17 on Vimeo.


"I rap about potatoes."



-ToTs

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      MLAB on March 6, 2010

      Amazing video created by Richard Krause (Reserve17) from San Fran!!

Update #7: 20 Watts...

Posted on February 8, 2010

I recently was sought out by a Syracuse University Music Magazine called 20 Watts. They are interested in writing a feature story on ToTs! I was interviewed all weekend + a video profile was created also both will launch with the new print edition available mid-March!

I'll keep you all updated. LATER TATERS.

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What can you get for a $1 these days? A candy bar, maybe. What will a dollar towards this project get you? Exclusive first access to a download code of a track off THE COUP DE TOTS album! and private behind-the-scenes updates during my recording session @ Black Lagoon Studios.

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I strive for five everyday! Five different potato side dishes in my stomach that is. ToTs will give you the download code mentioned above + access to behind-the scenes footage of the recording process + a custom hand drawn "tuber-stration*" print created by ToTs * a hand-drawn pen & ink potato rhyme illustration.

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10 of anything is better. For a $10 pledge ToTs will give you the download code mentioned above + access to behind-the scenes footage of the recording process + a custom hand drawn "tuber-stration" print created by ToTs & 1 ticket to the Au No You Didn't CD release party! (DATE TBA)

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For $25 you'll get everything mentioned above + I'll add your name into a track! Because once you're name dropped in a rap song you're legit! + 1 ticket to the CD Release party (DATE TBA)

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For $50 Mix Master Mash & I will allow you 1 VIP access to the Au No You Didn't CD Release Party + 1 FREE Drink pass + everything mentioned above + A chance to be in the music video!

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Now we're in the upper tier! For $100 ToTs will give you everything mentioned for $50 + a shout out during the CD Release Live! and a copy of the album + DVD of the live CD Release!(signed by ToTs & Mash)

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For $250 ToTs will give you everything mentioned for $100 + a shout out during the CD Release Live! + A guaranteed spot in the music video + Private VIP table at the CD Release with Cocktail service! (CD release party date TBA)

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Forget the small stuff you're obviously a high-roller! ToTs & Mix Master will come to you and perform the entire album Live for you and your friends! We'll record it live and deliver a copy of ToTs live @ [insert your venue name here!] signed + a bag of the Original & Famous Hinerwadel’s Salt Potatoes + everyhting mentioned in every tier above!!! + personal thanks on album liner notes!

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If you pledge $1,000.00 you will get a personal decked out private VIP lounge area at the CD Release including personal cocktail server & all the potato snacks you can handle. A custom DVD authored with personalized intro by ToTs & Mash. A limited edition signed & framed original press of the album with limited edition cover designed by artist REZIST + high quality audio downloads of all 3 ToTs Albums + exclusive access to videos, new songs in the works & the ability to call on ToTs at any time to perform for you personally (call me on my cell and prove to your friends or other nay-sayers that I'm a potato rapper!) or at a function of your choice!

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