Paul Melancon's new album: The Get-Go's Action Hour!

A project in Atlanta, GA by Paul Melancon
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A power-pop album about choosing creation over cynicism, made by Paul Melancon and an animated band!
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Backers: 140
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $7,607 of $5,000
Dates: Jul 10th -> Aug 7th (29 days)
Project By: Paul Melancon
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Latest News

It's the last day!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
But there's still time!  Remember, if you donate more than $50 you will receive your very own 10-15 second jingle sung by me and posted to the social media of your choice! * Tune in to Facebook at 6pm EST for the Paul Melancon Kickstarter Goodbye... (Read More)

The Answer Is YES!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I wrote a song called "The Answer Is Yes" about choosing creation over cynicism. You came together and supported a Kickstarter and actually chose it. You proved it as a concept. We've hit the final stretch goal! When I launched this Kickstarter I... (Read More)

You defeated Doctor Disorder! Next level unlocked!

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it AGAIN, we broke yet another stretch goal, and Doctor Disorder lies defeated! WOW! All of the Get-Go's cartoons are now funded! Next up is animating a video for the finale of the record, "The Answer Is Yes!" Can we do it?! Also, an... (Read More)

You defeated Somnus! Next level unlocked!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
That's right, thanks to all of you we've shot past another stretch goal! We're now up to 4 Get-Go's cartoons getting made! I am shocked! And stunned! (And an extra button set for anyone who gets that joke) Before we launched the Kickstarter I was so... (Read More)

Behind the Music: The Get-Go's Action Hour!

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Summer, 1976. "The Get-Go's Action Hour!" debuts on Saturday mornings, immediately after "Super-Colossal and Marty." The Get-Go's, a struggling band on the road in their van, stumble upon a strange machine that rockets them into a weird new world.... (Read More)

Another stretch goal met, and people say nice things!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Magoo, you've done it again! We've hit another stretch goal!  Onward to cartoon #3! Meanwhile, there have been some kind words said on the interwobble about this project so far.  Pop Dose has an interview with me about the project, as well as some... (Read More)

The All-Request Kickstarter Show!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I was so nervous when I was building up to launch this project! As a way to hopefully try to encourage people to contribute, I put together a special house concert and asked for requests. I tried to make it something special, like an extra reward... (Read More)

Day 4 update!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
 Now that we've met that initial goal, you can help me complete the story by funding the Get-Gos audiovisual extravaganza! My goal all along was to make an entire world for this record, and I couldn't be more excited that we have a chance to make... (Read More)

WOW

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost 50 hours ago, I launched this Kickstarter. 5 minutes ago, it was fully funded.YOU did that. And I won't ever know how to fully convey how stunned and how grateful I am. But I damn well will try. Thank you for being here, on this journey with... (Read More)

Behind the Music: "Hyperventilate"

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
In retrospect, I probably couldn't have picked a more appropriate song for the first single from this record than "Hyperventilate." It's a song I wrote all about my experience with my anxiety issues and panic attacks.  Way back when, I had a... (Read More)

Day 1 update!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
That's how I feel right now. In a good way. Like... I'm falling into a vortex, but at the bottom of that vortex is all the cake and pie you could want, plus a slightly heated pool with hits from the Seventies playing from the speakers and everyone... (Read More)

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