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Update #10: Yard Dogs - movie update - from the woodshed
Hello Yard Dogs backers
It's been awhile. We've been hiding in the woodshed making the Yard Dogs movie. It's been a massive undertaking. We're happy to report that progress is being made. We're into our second rough cut, which we hope to have done in a month (or so).
There are endless stories from the last 15 years. It hasn't been easy deciding which ones to tell. Right now we're looking at how we've grown together (and apart) as a family. It's been a beautiful and demanding experience, to say the least. It seems these inner workings are where the heart of the story is. We just need bring it out. If all goes well we'll have the story we want in 3 or 4 months.
We just wanted to let you know that we're working on it everyday with the intention of bringing you the best movie possible.
And in case you were wondering about the show:
We've put all of our touring on hold. Being home is good right now, for the movie and for our personal lives. The road is a magical place and we miss it. But there are other loves that also need tending. And now seems like the right time to do it.
We'll have more project updates for you as we move forward. We're in deep right now. We should have a much better idea of where we stand once we're through the second rough cut and we've had a chance to step back and see what we've done.
Stay tuned…
Zebu, Flecher and the Yard Dogs
Update #9: One last thank you and rewards too...
Hello Yard Dog backers...
It's very official!
The first part of this journey has come to an end.
Our Kickstarter campaign successfully raised $27,059!
Thank you (again) for believing in us and in this project.
Now it's time to woodshed - to review (in video and film) 15 years of madcap creativity. Through the process of making this movie there's a good chance we'll rediscover the colorful sparks that triggered this curious road trip. And hopefully stumble on some new inspiration along the way.
We promise to send updates from the road.
Stay tuned, we'll be contacting you next week to start the process of fulfilling the rewards.
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It takes a village!
We also want to thank our sponsors and everyone who donated their handy work:
Molotov for the BBQ
Lisa Mekis for the silent auction
Cole Meeker for the sushi
The Fossettes for performing
Flash for bartending
Jett for the tunes
Octavia for the altar
Kenyan for the campfire
Sensational Seasoning for the seasoning
Devin Stubblefield for the bodywork
Christine Marie and Melvin for the lighting
Gin for working the door
Travlin Thackeray for the bodywork
David Wei for the Qigong
Rachel Leigh for the yard sale
Nick Pirelli for the movie party
Five and Diamond | http://www.fiveanddiamond.com
New Belgium Brewery | http://www.newbelgium.com
Rachel Brice | http://www.theindigo.net
Bing Bang | http://shop.bingbangnyc.com
Blamo Toys | http://www.blamotoys.com
Fearless Chocolate Co. |
http://www.fearlesschocolate.com
Teance Fine Teas | http://www.teance.com
Asbury Lanes | http://www.asburylanes.com
Super Sugar Ray Ray |
http://www.supersugarrayray.etsy.com
T.S. I Love You Hats | http://www.tsiloveyouhats.com
Artisana | http://www.premierorganics.org
Ear Peace Records | http://www.earpeacerecords.com
Turtle Island Integrative Health |
http://www.turtleclinic.com
San Francisco Bay Guardian | http://www.sfbg.com
FloydFest | http://www.floydfest.com
The DoLab | http://thedolab.com
Earthdance | http://earthdancelive.com
Madison House | http://madisonhouseinc.com
Lucent Dossier Experience |
http://www.lucentdossier.com
Mystic Family Circus |
http://www.mysticfamilycircus.com
Beats Antique | http://beatsantique.com
Vagabond Opera | http://vagabondopera.com
Lifesize Mousetrap | http://www.lifesizemousetrap.org
Vau De Vire Society | http://vaudeviresociety.com
AnonSalon | http://www.anonsalon.com
We've had SO much support from SO many people - we apologize if we left anyone out.
Love...
The Yard Dogs
Website:
http://www.yarddogsroadshow.com
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/yarddogsroadshow
Twitter:
Update #8: Over the moon!
We did it!
Maggie Dixon put it well:
"I love how you managed to raise the funds without any backer giving more than $1000. That makes it a truly community piece. A grass-roots endeavor. It may just be the summer heats talking but I feel the heat of your success."
Each one of you are part of making this art happen and we adore you!
Thank you!
More to come...
Zebu, Flecher and the Yard Dogs
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Katherine Krause on August 4, 2011
Yay!!!! Threadbare top-hats to be thrown in the air, in honor of the fabulous Yard Dogs!!! Hurrah!
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Kara Castaneda on August 5, 2011
Can't wait to see the finished project and catch the show next time you roll through So. Cal!
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Update #7: 48 hours to go!
Hello Yard Dogs backers
We are SO close!
These last two months have been a huge learning experience and it feels so good to be so close to accomplishing our goal.
THANK YOU again for being part of this!
The reality of being able to focus our love and attention on this movie project is starting to settle in and it feels good. This is the project we want to work on right now and you are helping us make it a reality.
We're going to keep at it until the very end.
Zebu, Flecher and the Yard Dogs
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Charlie Athanas on August 3, 2011
Okay, I upped my pledge from $30 to $100. This film MUST be made. All Facebook and Twitter friends and frenemies have been alerted to the urgency of this situation. - Charlie
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Update #6: We're having a MOVIE party at our house THIS Sunday!
Hello Yard Dogs backers...
We got over the "hump" yesterday. We're 52% funded! With 2 weeks to go...
Thank you for taking the time to support this project!
The wisdom we've gleaned from our seasoned Kickstarter friends tells us the 1st and last week are the most active.
So please keep reaching out to your friends...
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If you happen to live in the Bay Area and you would like to learn more about the movie OR if you're just looking for something fun to do on a Sunday evening:
We decided we wanted to share more about this project - in real time.
And it's summer. And we're inspired.
So we're making like old times and having a last minute hoedown at our art shack.
Come learn more about the movie AND see us in our natural habitat too - the land of rabbits and rainbows.
West Oakland
Sunday, July 24th
5 to 12pm
2509 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA.
94607
Facebook invite here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144530985625677
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Featuring on the inside (and outside):
- Movie question and answer with the filmmakers (8:30pm)
- We'll be projecting the movie trailer and other "edited and unseen" bits throughout the evening
- Yard Dog vignettes
- Free chocolate tasting with Fearless Chocolate Co from 7 to 9pm
- BBQ (and cowboy rope tricks) with Molotov - BRING SOMETHING FOR THE GRILL
- DJ Jett spinning 10" shellac records at 78 rpm on vintage Califone turntables - 20s to 50s Jazz, Blues, Swing, Bebop, R&B and Country
- The star at the bar - everyone's goodtime friend - FLASH
- Raffle with Micha D
- Cole's sushi rolls
- The altar of ABUNDANCE by Derrick Ion
- Backyard campfire
More music and specials TBA!
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And:
A silent AUCTION featuring the finest sundries and accoutrements donated by our lovely friends:
Five and Diamond | http://www.fiveanddiamond.com/
Bing Bang | http://shop.bingbangnyc.com/
Blamo Toys | http://www.blamotoys.com/
Fearless Chocolate Co. | http://www.fearlesschocolate.com/
Super Sugar Ray Ray | http://www.supersugarrayray.etsy.com/
Artisana | http://www.premierorganics.org/
Ear Peace Records | http://www.earpeacerecords.com/
Turtle Island Integrative Health | http://www.turtleclinic.com/
Teance Fine Teas | http://www.teance.com/
Wudang Qigong with David Wei | http://www.wudangwenwu.com
Bamboo lamp by (filmmaker) Flecher Fleudujon - of YDRS
Tie and hat set by Lily Rose Love - of YDRS
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Let us know if you have any questions.
We would love to see you on Sunday!
The Yard Dogs
Kickstarter:
Website:
http://www.yarddogsroadshow.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/yarddogsroadshow
Twitter:
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YDRS documentary sampler on DVD + YDRS 5 song EP. When this fundraiser is done (and we've reached our goal) we'll send you a 20 minute "segment sampler" from the rough cut of the documentary within 3 months - a sneak peek of the movie for you and a deadline for us!
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YDRS tour poster + Five and Diamond tote bag. Poster dimensions are 12.25" by 17.25" - matte finish printed on 50% recycled fiber and bleached without the use of chlorine compounds. Good stuff!
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DVD of completed YDRS documentary + YDRS documentary sampler + YDRS 5 song EP + YDRS tour poster + Five and Diamond tote bag. Yes, this reward gets you the documentary when it's complete. Our goal for completion is spring of 2012.
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Keyhole Charm Necklace from Bing Bang NYC + DVD of completed YDRS documentary. There's a picture of the necklace to the left.
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One 4 day weekend festival pass to FloydFest + DVD of completed YDRS documentary. See the Yard Dogs in VA at FloydFest July 28th and 29th. Thank you FloydFest for offering these tickets as a donation to the movie and for "keeping the vaudeville arts alive"!
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Hand carved Micha Bear doll by Blamo Toys + DVD of completed YDRS documentary. This doll was inspired by the one and only Micha D of YDRS. There's a picture of the doll to the left.
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Joan of Arc Metal Lures Necklace from Bing Bang NYC + DVD of completed YDRS documentary. There's a picture of the necklace to the left.
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2 show tickets + DVD of completed YDRS documentary + YDRS documentary sampler + YDRS 5 song EP + YDRS tour poster + Five and Diamond tote bag. That's right 2 tickets to any YDRS show anywhere (well almost, does not include festival dates).
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Signed and framed YDRS tour poster + 2 show tickets + DVD of completed YDRS documentary + YDRS documentary sampler + YDRS 5 song EP + Five and Diamond tote bag. The signed and framed YDRS posters are a bit of a rarity. There are only a handful in existence. And what a great conversation piece, really!
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Headdress made and worn by Rachel Brice + DVD of completed YDRS documentary. This is a very special handcrafted piece - images and details to the left.
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One of 5 "Bronze" producer credits in film and liner notes of DVD + cornbread home cooked by Eddy Joe Cotton of YDRS + signed and framed YDRS tour poster + 2 show tickets + DVD of completed YDRS documentary + YDRS documentary sampler + YDRS 5 song EP + Five and Diamond tote bag.
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New Belgium Brewery (the makers of Fat Tire Ale) limited edition CRUISER BIKE + DVD of completed YDRS documentary. There's a picture of the bike to the left.
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One of 3 "Silver" producer credits in film and liner notes of DVD + custom T.S. I LOVE YOU hat made by Teri Lynn Sage of YDRS + cornbread home cooked by Eddy Joe Cotton of YDRS + signed and framed YDRS tour poster + 2 show tickets + DVD of completed YDRS documentary + YDRS documentary sampler + YDRS 5 song EP + Five and Diamond tote bag.
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One of 2 "Gold" producer credits in film and liner notes of DVD + custom T.S. I LOVE YOU hat made by Teri Lynn Sage of YDRS + cornbread home cooked by Eddy Joe Cotton of YDRS + signed and framed YDRS tour poster + 2 show tickets + DVD of completed YDRS documentary + YDRS documentary sampler + YDRS 5 song EP + Five and Diamond tote bag.
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One of 1 "Platinum" producer credit in film and liner notes of DVD + the GOLDEN TICKET - 2 YDRS tickets to any show for LIFE + custom T.S. I LOVE YOU hat made by Teri Lynn Sage of YDRS + cornbread home cooked by Eddy Joe Cotton of YDRS + signed and framed YDRS tour poster + DVD of completed YDRS documentary + YDRS documentary sampler + YDRS 5 song EP + Five and Diamond tote bag.
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YDRS is a full spectrum entertainment experience that ignites the senses of sound, sight, and soul. This world traveling, self described “hobo cabaret” fuses the classical influences of vaudeville with the modern hard-driving pulse of rock and roll. The show’s dynamic thirteen member cast combines their unique talents of burlesque, sword swallowing, musical magic and more to create a fantasy fulfilling performance.
YDRS is a conceptually leaderless family of friends who love to travel and perform together, creating their own reality in a mad mix of compromise and mutual support.
Hailed as “impressive” (L.A. Times) and “brilliantly choreographed to the beat of a kick-ass band” (High Times), YDRS is more than just a show. The musical circus starts with a parade of high energy colorful characters marching on stage as a corset clad bombshell plays the accordion. Prepare for a cartoon ride through their psychedelic reality as gold-winged goddesses dance, a spaceman soars on guitar and rabbits carry rainbows - all under a confetti filled sky. And this is just the start. Each act is more magnificent than the last building towards a spectacular, awe-inspiring finale of peace and love.
YDRS began in California in 1996 as a traveling jug band. The show’s steady success on the west coast paved the way to tours across the U.S. and Europe. YDRS has performed at several notable festivals such as Glastonbury, Rothbury, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Electric Picnic, San Diego Street Scene and many more. Most recently the YDRS was invited to perform with the international renowned bassist Les Claypool on his Oddity Faire tour. Creative collaborations such as this are the backbone of the YDRS values.
Through their brilliant blend of song, music, magic, and dance they inspire love and joy to people throughout the world. Truly a sensational phenomenon, YDRS is an experience not to be missed.
