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prototypes, prototypes, prototypes

Hi Everyone! 

Just a quick update! We have been working on finalizing the game pieces for the Creatures board game. We wanted these pieces to be included on cardboard inserts and have been trying to create a design that will not require any glue or tape to assemble. That's been the trickiest part! We've made these mock ups in different paper weights to see if they'll work with a fold/tab configuration that Corinne has designed. 

At first we thought each players' game pie...

Livestream Session 106. Monday, April 11

Hi Everyone!

If you need some quiet time focus music this evening, come join us for Music To Draw To Session 106.  8pm EST.  You can save your spot at the link above. 

You can also replay any previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

Bring your creative projects!  See you soon!

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Spring!!! Store Discount Code at Kid Koala Shop!

Howdy Everyone!

Can you believe it?! We have now sent the equipment out to meet us at the first stop/show of The Storyville Mosquito tour.  This will be the first performance since it's World Premiere at Montreal's Place Des Arts in December of 2019.  

So seeing that it's finally Spring here in Montreal, and the sun is out, and I have to update the store coupon code for the month...

The New Fun Tier Store Coupon Code will be:  RebirthOfMosquito

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Livestream Session 105. Monday, April 4

Hello Everyone!

If you need some quiet time music tonight, come join us for Music To Draw To Session 105.  8pm EST.  You can save your spot at the link above. 

You can also replay any previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

See you soon!

E

Porcupines, Vibraphones, Magnetic Card Readers!

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to give you a little update on what's been going on here at the workshop. Now that the The Storyville Mosquito tech checks are done so I've been working everyday trying to finish up the paint art assets for the Creatures Board Game. I think the final count is over 100 canvases!?  As I finish the last few paintings, Corinne has been finalizing the layout for the cards. Here are some demo tests we printed to see how they are looking. The color calibration on...

Hooray! Annecy International Animation Festival Here We Come!

Hi Everyone! 

Just found out that SeeCreature Animation Studio's video for my song "Things Are Gonna Change" feat. Lealani is an official selection at Annecy International Animation Festival!  Whaaaaat?!  RAD!  

This will be the world premiere of the...

Livestream Session 104. Monday March 28!

Hi Everyone!

Hope you're well!  If you need some quiet time focus music tonight, Come join us for Music To Draw To Session 104 tonight at 8pm EST!  You can save you spot at the link above!

Bring your creative projects!  

E

Giant Guitar, Medium Harmonium, Small Turntable

Behold! These are some outtake photos from a shoot we did a few years ago at Kitts Musique in Montreal. 

I may have to use these if I ever make that "Big Guitar Sound" folk turntable album. LOL!  photos by the one and only Corinne Merrell. 

Two Years. 104 weeks! Oh my!

Hello Patrons!

Can you believe it?? Somehow we are at the 104th Monday Music To Draw To Livestream in this series which started near the beginning of the pandemic. Thank you to everyone for tuning in! We are hoping you have gotten some work done or at least some chill time in while listening! 

Our friends/patrons in the chat are cooking something up to mark the 2nd anniversary of the streams and the friendly community who have been tuning in on Mondays. If you would like more...

Livestream Session 103. Monday, March 21!

Hello Everyone,

If you need a little quiet(er) time music on Monday, come join us for Music To Draw To Session 103. You can save your spot at the link above.

You can also replay any previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

See you soon!

E

Soundsnacks Kit 1! Explorations in Bleepy Bloopiness!

Hi Everyone!

As you know the recording studio here in Montreal is often dedicated to sound exploration. I try to spend a little time each day seeing what types of sounds I can squeeze out of these sound devices I've collected over the years on tour. Those of you who have been following along on the patron Lens posts, will often see me playing around in the stu...

Livestream Session 102. Monday March 14.

Hello Everyone!

If you need some quiet time music today, come join us at Music To Draw To Session 102. 8pm EST.  You can save your spot at the link above. 

You can also replay any previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

See you soon!

E

Mosquito reactivate! New Fun Tier mailbox goodies on the way!

Howdy Everyone!

Thank you to all of you for your continuing support! We just packed up all the equipment for The Storyville Mosquito for our first shows since the production's pre-pandemic Montreal premiere in 2019! It was a wonderful feeling to see everyone in the crew and to do some rehearsals together. We are all looking forward to seeing some of you at the shows if we get to your neighborhood.

We have confirmed are Abu Dhabi, Gothenburg and Toronto.  We'll also b...

Livestream Session 101. Monday, March 7

Hi Everyone!

If you need some quiet time music tonight, come join us tonight at 8pm EST for Music To Draw To Session 101. You can save your spot at the link above. 

You can also replay any previous sessions crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

See you soon!

E

Tambourine!

Greetings Everyone!

Just thought I'd share a picture of a painting of a tambourine. I've been adding some final touches and shadows to these card images which players will be able to use in the Creatures Board Game.  I'm aiming to have all the board game assets (about 80 images) finished by the end of the month. 

Thank you for your patience and for your support!  It's getting closer!

E

Livestream Session 100. Monday, Feb 28.

Hello!

If you need some quiet(er) music tonight, come join us for Music To Draw To Session 100.  You can save your spot at the link above.

You can also replay any previous session at crowdcast.io/kidkoala

See you soon,

E

Greatest Hats February patron hangout! Tuesday 2/2/22 at 2pm PACIFIC TIME!

Hi Everyone!

So the scheduling poll has ended.  It seems that the West Coast has won.  Meaning, this month's patron hangout will take place at 2pm PACIFIC TIME (5pm EST) on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 aka 2/22/22

You can save your spot at the link above.

Bring some snacks!  Looking forward to catching up with all of you!

E

Livestream Session 99. Monday, Feb 21!

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick reminder in case you need some focus music on Monday. We'll be hosting our 99th Music To Draw To session on February 21st at 8pm EST.  Bring your creative projects or just tune in and chill! You can save your spot at the link above!

You can also replay any previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

See you soon!

E

Brand New Shiny Store Coupon Code for Patrons!

Hi Everyone!

Just updating the store coupon code which this month will be open to all patreon tiers!

Spring is around the corner, and at least up here it's nice that the sun doesn't set at 4pm anymore. LOL. Anyhow I have some new paintings (mainly squids), a restock of Ruby's Drum Machine shirt, as well as some new mystery tshirts in all sizes.

This month's coupon code is:  BringOnSpring

It will be ...

Which 2? Which 2?

Hey Everyone!

Our wonderful friends/patrons Steffany and Melissa had a wonderful idea regarding scheduling of this month's patron hangout! To celebrate some silliness this month,  we've decided to host this month's patron Greatest Hats Hangout on Tuesday, February 22th, 2022.  That's 2/22/22 !!  

Obviously it will have to be a 2pm, but the question is... WHICH 2pm? 

Steffany is on the West Coast, Melissa's on the East Coast.  

So it's a battle ...

Livestream Session 98. Monday, Feb 14!

Hi Everyone!

If you need some focus music tonight, come join us for Music To Draw To Session 98!  8pm-10pm EST.  You can save your spot at the link above.

You can also replay any previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala

Bring your creative projects or just tune in and chill!  See you soon!

E

Starby! The Complete Adventure!

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to share with you The Complete Adventure of STARBY!  from Hamby Cartoons and Chase Bliss Audio.

Starring: Jason Isbell, Mercy Isbell, Kid Koala, Adira Amram, Andy Martin, Vernon Reid, Celisse, Guy Pearce, Ed O'Brien, Jeff Tweedy, Nels Cline, Tycho, Joel Korte, and the Crew At Chase Bliss Audio. Original music by Knobs. Directed and Animated by Matt Latterall at Hamby Cartoons!

Matt really slayed it on this!

Enjoy!

E

Livestream Session 97. Monday, Feb 7!

Hi Everyone!

If you need some music for you creative work tomorrow, come join us Monday for Music To Draw To Session 97. 8pm-10pm EST.  You can save your spot at the link above.

You can also replay any previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

See you there!

E

Hooray! Test Pressings!!!

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick update to let you know we received the 4th and final test pressing from the Creatures EP series and it is now approved! So the pressing plant can now move forward with the production! Hooray!

I'm excited for you all to hear the EPs, and to be able to scratch the bonus scratch sounds, and to use the game tracks in conjunction with the Creatures board game!  Fun times ahead!

I've heard there are some wild delays in the vinyl manufacturing industr...

Livestream Session 96. Monday, January 31!

Hello!

If you need some quiet time music on Monday, come and join us for Music To Draw To Session 96.  Save your spot at the link above.  

You can also replay previous sessions at crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

Bring you creative projects and see you there!

E

Drunk Trumpet Live in London!

Hey Everyone!

Hope you're weekend has been going well! Just wanted to share a throwback video clip. A live version of "Drunk Trumpet" from our Short Attention Span Audio Theater Tour at our stop in London back in 2003!

Enjoy!!!

E

Livestream Session 95. Monday, Jan 24!

Hello Everyone!

Come join us tonight for Music To Draw To Session 95 if you need a little focus music to work/draw/write to!

Bring your creative projects!  You can save your spot at the link above.

You can also replay any previous sessions at the crowdcast.io/kidkoala 

See you soon!

E

Greatest Hats January Hangout! Test Pressing EP 4 Edition!

Hello Everyone!

Excited to catch up with everyone during this first patreon hangout of the new year! Come join us! Bring a snack and a beverage! We'll be checking the test pressing to Creatures EP 4! See you Sunday Jan 23 at 2pm EST.

E

January Greatest Hats hangout? Saturday or Sunday?

Hey Everyone!  

It's that time to do our January Greatest Hats hangout! We have 2 options for times we could host this hangout. Which of the following works best for you? We'll go with the one that has the most votes!

Looking forward to catching up!

E

Patreon New Fun Tier store coupon code!

Hello New Fun Tierians!

Juuuuuuust incase you were looking for a gift for a loved one this Valentine's.  I promised I would update the coupon code each month for all our New Fun Tier patrons!  In the immortal words of André 3000, this month's web store coupon code is:

CupidWillNotBeDefeated

Enter it in the coupon field upon check out at kidkoala.com/shop to get 25% off storewide.&nb...