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(NOTE:Don't forget to check out the two FATCAMP songs at the bottom - download them for FREE)
Hola amigos, amigas, fans, family and lookyloos!

We are SHU-SHO, a funky, pop rock, bilingual band from all over the US (Oakland, Hartford, Los Angeles, Wilmington NC, DC and Brooklyn). We've been recording and playing together since high school (Hartford High!) and hopefully, thanks to you, we'll never stop.

As an independent band without a manager, record label or a booking agent; we've always relied on ourselves and the crazy souls who lend their hearts and hands to make things happen.

We're currently working on our latest album "Fatcamp". The title refers to the extra stuff we need to lose in order to continue doing what we love. Not actual pounds (though that wouldn't hurt) but emotional baggage we carry around. The junk holding us back in life. (We call it "Soulobesity" - check the video above). Of course, it's set to music you can groove to (the best way to move forward). We're really excited about the songs we've worked on so far and we can't wait to show you "Fatcamp", but to properly get it out there we need to raise $10,000 to cover the costs of the following:

- Completion of the recording, mix and master of "Fatcamp".
- Duplication and packaging of "Fatcamp".
- PR and postage costs.
- Creating at least 10 funky music videos (because we love doing that).
- Getting out and doing some shows (a little difficult because we all live in different cities across the country).

If you look to the right, you'll see the crazy list of rewards. Everyone who makes a donation will have access to exclusive updates via Kickstarter.com. We'll let you know what's going on every step of the way and include you in the process. Plus, every donation of $10 or more has a reward that goes along with it. It starts with digital and CD copies of Fatcamp, and goes on to include buttons, t-shirts, special cassette players, bass lessons, a song written just for you, lunch with the band, private shows and tours. The prizes just get bigger, better and crazier, so the more you give, the more you get. Really!

Another cool thing is that we'll also be giving you "Fatcamp" Volume 2 exclusively through this Kickstarter.com event. So, besides "Fatcamp" Volume 1, you'll receive another CD full of new songs to help you sweat your troubles away (all together over 23 songs). Viva la musica, carajo!

And although there are many kinds of pledges, YOU ALL will be a part of the success of "Fatcamp". Unfortunately, if we do not raise the full $10,000 by May 9th, none of this will happen: you won't be charged, no prizes will be given out, and "Fatcamp" will die a slow and painful death.

Ok, maybe not. But you get the picture. Dreams don't die, they're just delayed or postponed. Let's come together and make this dream a reality. Soon.

Please spread the word as far as you can. Tell your friends about this project through Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, email or anything else. We know you're out there, let us see you dance! Thanks for checking us out. Be good and keep it funky, y'all.

Love and music forever,
SHU-SHO
(Jaswho?, Giovanny Blanco, John Cornelius, Carla Pereira, Darren Lolk and Troy Coston)
http://www.shu-sho.com
http://www.myspace.com/shushomusic
http://bit.ly/arIZy5 SHU-SHO live at SXSW
http://bit.ly/bTTcw4 SHU-SHO Music Video "Papa Knows"

++If you decide to join "Fatcamp" and back us, please be sure to complete the entire process (register with Kickstarter) as well as sign in/register to Amazon.com, where you can pledge your amount++
++The way Kickstarter works for shipping addresses-- at the end date of the project (May 9th) all backers will receive an individual message asking for your shipping address.++

HERE ARE TWO FINISHED SONGS FROM FATCAMP - THANK YOU, EVERYBODY

SHU-SHO - "The Devil in Me" SHU-SHO - "Beatdown"

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 10, 2010.

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2 Backers

$1 "Wendy and Lisa" (Be a part of the Revolution) Package = If you donate $1 you'll be a part of the SHU-SHO Revolution. You'll receive the warm and fuzzy feeling for doing something good. Feel's good, don't it? Well, you might want to do this every day! Another bonus: we'll keep you updated on how cool all the things from the other packages are coming out.

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14 Backers

$10 "Sly and Robbie" (Dub/Just the Beats) Package = A digital copy of FATCAMP Volumes 1 & 2 (over 23 songs) weeks before the release date! SPECIAL NOTE: Fatcamp Volume 2 is an exclusive collection of songs that will not be available online or in stores, only 500 copies will be printed (Vol 1 will be available at retail). It's a reward for your coolness. Also, we'll put your name and link on http://www.shu-sho.com and you'll be a part of the SHU-SHO family for all eternity (all for $10 bucks, not bad).

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16 Backers

$25 "Sanford and Son" (All the junk) Package = All of the above (the digital copy of FATCAMP Volumes 1 & 2 and your name and link on www.shu-sho.com) plus physical copies of FATCAMP Volumes 1 & 2 (because sometimes we need to touch things). A special FATCAMP limited edition button, a supa-dupa FATCAMP sticker and a "hot damn, that looks fresh on my bedroom wall" SHU-SHO poster. (Now that you're part of the SHU-SHO family you gotta represent!) In addition to all that, you'll receive a DVD set containing all of our music videos (including FATCAMP songs) and never before seen live and behind the scenes footage (and soon you'll know why it was never seen before).

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5 Backers

$50 "Crockett and Tubbs" (T-Shirt, No Socks) = Everything mentioned before but this time AUTOGRAPHED copies of all or any of the physical items (WARNING: our signatures might actually decrease an item's value). Plus a bad-ass 80's flavored "SHU-SHO/FATCAMP" T-Shirt. Perfect for wearing with a pink or light blue blazer on hot summer nights. And you've ever had Olivia Newton John or Mike Reno envy we've included an ultra rare "SHU-SHO/FATCAMP" Headband. Now, you're motorin' in style, baby!

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2 Backers

$75 "Eric B and Rakim" (Paid in Full) Package = All of the wonderful things from the previous packages plus an "Oh, my God. We're about to go back, waayyyyy back" deal. This package includes a HIFI Audio Cassette of FATCAMP with your very own customized, Portable Cassette Player and Headphones. This one's sure to make ALL the folks on your block wish they could be as cool as you! (Just tell them where you got it.) Why? Because this special Cassette Player is customized with artwork done by the hands connected to the bodies belonging to some of the members of SHU-SHO. Can you believe that? Well, hold on just one second because that's not all. You will also get an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit in the album liner notes and on our website. There it is, BRAGGING RIGHTS. That's gotta be worth somethin', right?

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8 Backers

$100 "Hall and Oates" (All the notes) Package = This one's all about the music and you. Of course you get packages 1-5 but to that bag of funk you get to add TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE (or Sully's in Hartford, CT), basically you and a guest can get in for free at any SHU-SHO event and (sit down, this one's a doosey) a jam packed 2GB USB FLASH DRIVE containing every little bit of music related to SHU-SHO in the history of SHU-SHO! You'll get FATCAMP Volumes 1 & 2, our debut album (as SPIGGA) "06105: THE MIXTAPE" plus all the hits, b-sides, remixes, live recordings, rarities, soundtrack cuts, bootlegs, solo projects and SHU-SHO related side projects (close to 200 songs in all). Just plug this FLASH DRIVE into your laptop, desktop or stovetop, move all them MP3's on over and call your friends and tell them you won't be seeing them for month or two 'cause you're gonna be busy! We'll even throw in some physical CD's because we know that sometimes you just gotta touch the magic not just hear it. And finally, we'll write you an actual thank you letter. Not a text or an email...THE REAL DEAL: heart to mind, thoughts to hand and pen to paper! Why? Because we love you.

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1 Backer

$250 "Milli Vanilli" Package = What? You're asking us what could possibly bring you closer to SHU-SHO heaven? Well, this package will. In fact, it guarantees it. At this level you'll get all the gifts from the previous packages (all of them!). PLUS, your very own HOME KARAOKE MACHINE! We'll create a special Karaoke DVD of SHU-SHO's Greatest Hits just for you. You can sing along or lip-sync, don't matter! And, if you supply us with home videos or pictures we'll edit them into the songs. If not, we can use our own lame-o shots of us walking on the beach. It's your choice! And just so there's never any doubt of your musical abilities, you will be given a one hour (60 minutes!) Bass lesson from the SHU-SHO Bass god, John "JC" Cornelius. His bass is tight. (the lesson must in one of these cities: Washington, DC - Hartford, CT - Los Angeles, CA - Oakland, CA - Brooklyn, NY)

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2 Backers

$1000 "Sid and Nancy" (My Way) Package = Everything aforementioned plus SHU-SHO will give you a call and we will have a lengthy conversation to break down the details of the SONG THAT WE WILL WRITE AND RECORD FOR YOU. We will write a song (on any subject matter and in any style) for you and you only about almost anything (almost anything). It can be about you. You can dedicate it to someone else (it's better than chocolates or flowers) or you can make us sing about humpback whales (hey, they fall in love, too). NOTE: We like to stay away from anything racist, sexist, violent or completely idiotic (key word: completely). Bottom line, the song is yours and use it for whatever you want to use it for (we'll share the publishing). On top of that we'll record a cover of any one song of your choosing just for you. Any song! It could be "Lady" by Styx, "Lady" by Kenny Rogers, "Lady" by the Commodores or Lady Gaga. We'll give you a SHU-SHO take on it. In total: TWO SONGS. One original, one cover, unlimited happiness. Did we mention the phone call?

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2 Backers

$2500 "Siskel and Ebert" (Thumbs Up) Package = Once again all of the previously mentioned packages plus we'll make you the star of your very own long form Music Video a la "Thriller". You can help us write, direct and produce this video, until it's time for your close up. We can even make the video about the song we wrote for ya! We'll throw it up on youtube for the world to see. So, brush up on your 80's music video moves. After that we'll sit around, critique and celebrate this masterpiece OVER LUNCH WITH SHU-SHO! You and 3 of your closest friends will have a sit down lunch with us (must in any of these cities: Hartford, CT - Los Angeles, CA - Oakland, CA - Brooklyn, NY) where we'll enjoy good food and talk about how believable your friends were as extras in the music video. Two thumbs, way up!

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0 Backers

$5000 "Kid N Play"(House Party) Package = All of the above + SHU-SHO will play a private show for you and your friends (US only + outside the US airfare and accommodations need to be taken care of) . The six of us and all our equipment will unload our van in your driveway and set up. We'll play for 2 hours + and we'll take requests. Hell, get out of the kitchen because as soon as Troy "Big Coston" sets up his drums, he'll cook us all a mean ass SHU-SHO meal. We'll videotape the house party, post the highlights on youtube and make you a special DVD of the event. It's gonna be crazy! We hope you have a lot of pillows and blankets, cause we're staying the night!

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0 Backers

$7500 "Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis" (The Producers) Package = Everything mentioned before plus our recording studio prize! Spend 3 days at the Soulmine recording studios with SHU-SHO! We'll record 4 songs with you or your band and "produce" them. We'll provide all the gear and commentary ("we need more cowbell"). We'll even come up with the songs if needed. We'll record anything! Just get your ass to Oakland and we'll record your masterpiece E.P. If not just spend 3 days in the studio with us. We can record the longest Spoken Word piece ever. Together. Then we'll meet up again when it's time to accept our Grammy. Whadya say?

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0 Backers

$10000 The "Ren and Stimpy" (Space Madness) Package = Everything on this page plus a personal 24 hour tour of our Hometown, HARTFORD, CT. Given to you by ALL THE MEMBERS OF SHU-SHO. We'll start the day at Mo's Midtown for breakfast and end up at the Gold Roc Diner 23 hours later. In between we'll visit Hartford Public High School, get cannollis in the South End, take the E bus to West Farms Mall, get a slice at Lena's Pizza, chill out in Elizabeth Park, go Duck Pin Bowling on Farmington Ave, chow down on Rice and Beans and get a tattoo on Park St., get some culture at real art ways, drive around the Manchester Parkade and catch a midnight show of Rocky Horror Picture Show, see where Mark Twain, Katherine Hepburn and the guys from Toto once lived (not together of course), and as many other things we can cram in a day. We'll visit the sites where cherished establishments like the Colonial, Scarlet O Hara's, Steak and Egg, Melody Music, Uncle Dave's, The Agora Ballroom and Skating Palace East once stood and tell you stories that will make you laugh, cry, sing and dance. Besides that you'll have a lifetime SHU-SHO V.I.P. status. Lifetime pass to any show, any event, anything...you'll be our guest of honor. Finally we will record an album of covers for you (9 songs because with the other cover song we would record that makes 10). We'll cover any song. Any 9 songs. That is CRAZY!

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