Shoehorn- Tap Dance & Saxophone
A project in Portland, OR by Michael Conley000days
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Audio-visual document of the creative process, techniques and performance of tap dancing saxophonist Michael Shoehorn Conley
Backers: 104
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50
Funded: $5,241 of $4,998
Dates: Jan 1st -> Jan 31st (30 days)
Project By: Michael Conley
Backers: 104
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50
Funded: $5,241 of $4,998
Dates: Jan 1st -> Jan 31st (30 days)
Project By: Michael Conley
$5,241
current pledge level
Last Updated: January 31 @ 04:01 -0500 GMT
104%
of goal
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Latest News
The final 7 hours! We can do this! 
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I am feeling the love, people! I know most of my contacts are not wealthy people, but so many of you have done a part so far. One "executive producer" level pledge ( $1k) would put us nicely over the top, and a nice "associate producer" level ($500)... (Read More)
26 hours left, success is in reach!
January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This "campaign" makes me feel almost like I am running for public office, but I can assure you I can deliver the goods! My previous studio sessions have produced CDs that exceeded the expectations of listeners. There is a certain kind of control you... (Read More)
Jam of the Week- Sweet Georgia Brown- new video- 46 hours left, $1637 to go
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Among my varied musical activities in Portland, I have occasionally posted videos to Jam of the Week, a popular facebook page for musicians started by Farnell Newton. This... (Read More)
Example of an art glass piece offered as a reward
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Art glass piece by Shoehorn This is one of my glass art pieces. They are all one of a kind, and I am offering one as a reward at the higher levels of pledges ( $500+) on my kickstarter, along with the CD & DVD & T-shirt etc. I make cool... (Read More)
You know how in sports you root for your team but you can't send money? This is different! You can make a difference!
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 54 hours left on the kickstarter to get a Shoehorn CD and/or a DVD, (even a really cool T-shirt!) Help make this project possible! Let's fill in the last $1809 on this cool new Shoehorn project, we can do this! (Read More)
Just over 60%, 49 hours left!
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I am feeling like this might just be the day we go the distance. We really need to close the gap on time since kickstarter is an all-or-nothing system. Thank you to all who have pledged so far. (Read More)
We are at 51% - all downhill from here! 3 days 3hours left. NEW REWARD LEVELS
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I am heartened that we have passed the halfway point! I have added two new reward levels. One was inspired by a long lost-busker friend and is equal to a $5 tip. The reward is a "tip of the cap" thank you email. The other is "Executive Producer... (Read More)
The final 3-4 days 48% backing,
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Luckily, I have never been one to bite my nails. We are about $2600 short, so this is still do-able....Thank you to new pledges coming from the juggling world. A number of those guys have used my recordings in their shows! (Read More)
51 backers, 47%
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
There is a lot of excitement brewing about this recording. I cannot offer details before I actually record some stuff, but I have lined up some great talent to record and perform this music. My daughter Isabel, who is a design student in New York... (Read More)
39%! 10 days left!
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I have secured a good rate for the studio and I will be going in on Wednesday after our Fools in Paradise gig to plan the dates. I have such great people lined up to join me. Part of the recording will be my one-man-band type of stuff, then we will... (Read More)
34% is roughly one third!
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I still need to hammer my contacts until this thing is in the bag! I am going through my email sent box, looking for people I don't connect with on social media. Most pledges have come through facebook contacts. It has been a little slim, when you... (Read More)
Inching forward. 29% funded now
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I am happy to report a few more pledges have come in and we are now at 29%. Thanks! (Read More)
Here is another video! Also I am MCShoehorn on Twitter! Follow me, I know where it is!
January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This video shows me using my Tappercussion™ electric tap instrument, but it is not possible to hear the sound of the electronics. There have been many videos taken of me, but this is precisely the issue which will be resolved by a professionally... (Read More)
25% funded 17 days left
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Just over two weeks left- 25% funded. At this rate the campaign will fail, yet I am still hoping for success, since one good day could put us over the top. I have stuck my neck out big time with this method of fund-raising! I am not sure how to get... (Read More)
23% now. We have a long way to go but I am stoked.
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been getting some really good pledges from the performer community. It really is great to have the support of other tap dancers and variety performers and musicians. Thank you! (Read More)
Welcome new backers! I am at 20% with 3 weeks to go.
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Every pledge registered is met with joy on my part. I have struggled to get this thing noticed, but the support trickling in from far and wide, from people I knew in my youth to current neighbors and friends has been edifying. I am working on the... (Read More)
17% funded.
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I am really stoked that 18 people have pledged, but I am concerned about getting critical mass, which according to kickstarter rules is 100%. All the money will stay in our community, but the product will go out to the whole world! Please share with... (Read More)
Our first 3 backers have signed up! Three new rewards added today.
January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Caleb, Stuart and Zephyr for being among the first to support my project. We have posted a new edit of the video and have added 3 new reward levels to offer to backers. Please share this far and wide! Thank you! (Read More)
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