Food & Farm Policy Issue Update: Food Fights
If you look at some recent headlines, you can see that food is a frequent point of contention. Whether it’s Taco Bell, pork production, or genetically engineered alfalfa, opinions differ and billions of dollars are at stake.
Musicians Lead Campaign For Gay Marriage
Earlier this week the organization Freedom to Marry launched a campaign entitled “Say I do, Mr President” that has garnered endorsements from celebs including recording executive David Geffen, singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, Napster founder Sean Parker, popera singer Rufus Wainwright, and R&B performer Mya..
Jack Johnson cuts Japan tour short; donates $50k
Jack Johnson was in the 29th-floor of a hotel room in Osaka, Japan when the earthquake hit. He has since had to postpone his Japanese tour and donated $50,000 to relief efforts.
The Force is With Fans at UMBowl
HeadCount rockers Umphrey’s McGee created a hilarious parody of the Volkswagen Darth Vader Super Bowl commercial to promote the audience interaction elements of “UMBowl II.”
Interview: Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers On New Album and Politics of Our Time
“We’re not much for whimsical rhymes. Everything is usually there for a reason,” says The Drive-by Truckers’ Patterson Hood in an exclusive interview. Not shy when it comes to social commentary, he goes on to share his feelings about Congressman Paul Broun, and how “disgusted” he is with the state of Georgia.
Personal Liberties Issue Update: Love, Hate & Killing the Internet
Gay rights, the Patriot Act and Net Neutrality: this year, the battle for personal liberties continues to rage harder than a late night set at Bonnaroo.
Electronic Music Festival in Binghamton to Benefit HeadCount and Oxfam
Binghamtronica, the first-ever electronic music festival in the Binghamton, New York area, will benefit HeadCount and Oxfam
Owsley Stanley – LSD pioneer and counterculture icon dies
LSD pioneer and sound technician for the Grateful Dead, Owsley “Bear” Stanley died Saturday in a car accident in Queensland, Australia at age 76.
Japan Earthquake And Tsunami Relief: Musicians Find Ways To Help
It has only been a few days since the massive 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck and artists from across the musical landscape are already finding ways to help.
Anti-Student Voting Bill Dies in NH
Efforts in New Hampshire to bar college students from voting at their school addresses have been killed, for now.