Documentary about the Fabulous Thunderbirds

A project in Austin, TX by Cindy Marabito
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Everybody in Austin loved the T-Birds. This film is about the band who set the mood, style and swing that launched keep Austin weird.
Backers: 20
Average Pledge Per Backer: $253

Funded: $5,050 of $5,000
Dates: Sep 22nd -> Oct 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Cindy Marabito
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The song that keeps me going

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This is the song that I go to when I need some recharge in my battery. It has a story for me. Back when I was in junior high school in Beaumont, Texas, this cool guy in high school, Curt H. lived it. Really. He was a very dashing good-looking guy,... (Read More)

We done did it!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Tuff Enuff crew and talent Eve and Mike We had a wonderful night interviewing Mike Buck and Eve Monsees. We took a swirling and magical trip down memory lane to the beginnings of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the influences of the brilliant blues... (Read More)

Incredible time with Mike Buck yesterday

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Eve Monsees and Mike Buck P.S. This is just a shot from my Iphone, but really caught their spirit. It is a joy to be around Eve and Mike and share in their true from the bottom of their heart love of Austin, Texas. This shot was inspired by a post... (Read More)

We hit the big $4800 plus change!

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I love each and every one of ya'll! Thank you so much. I really believe we're going to do this thing and do it right! We're scheduled to shoot interview numero uno with Mike Buck this weekend, the T-Birds first drummer and also a huge blues and music... (Read More)

4757 is my new favorite number

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! I got up early this morning to see this number. It is happening!! We are just dollars away from reaching our $5K goal. You believed in Tuff Enuff: The Real Story of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and it's really gonna happen. Thank you so much for... (Read More)

Getting close, but no cigar

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody..thank you so much for your support. We are almost at 4K but need a little over a thousand to make our goal and keep the Kickstarter going. Can you please share the fundraiser with your friends and acquaintances? It was a great time in... (Read More)

The Fabulous Thunderbirds have an epic story

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
and here it is... Our story takes place between the years 1974-1985. Austin was a tiny little college town in the middle of Hill Country. Nobody had even heard of the town other than parents sending their kids to school at the University of Texas.... (Read More)

It's the stories that count

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Still plugging away. I really believe in this big story thanks to all the memories being shared .. like the one about the T-Birds adopting a dog from a lifelong friend and fan. When he was just a boy, his family was rehoming an unusual dog when the... (Read More)

Tuff Enuff won #ProjectWeLove from Kickstarter!!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for helping Tuff Enuff: The Real Story of the Fabulous Thunderbirds WIN #ProjectWeLove from Kickstarter...it's because of ya'll's help we are doing this...please keep sharing the crowdfunder with your crowd. Who loves ya, baby? Tuff love's... (Read More)

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