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Published: 2010/01/14
Bob Weir, Marc Roberge Named Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Ambassadors
Photo by Paul Kruis
The Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that focuses on public service efforts, has named RatDog/Furthur frontman Bob Weir and O.A.R.‘s Marc Roberge as two of its Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Ambassadors for 2010. The two join such notable national figures as: NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, U.S. Representative John Lewis and Former U.S. Senator Harris Wofford. Their charge is to “to promote the MLK Day to a broad audience and encourage more Americans to do their part to help realize Dr. King’s dream. Many Ambassadors will mark the King Holiday by volunteering in local service projects, while others will post Twitter and Facebook messages leading up to the day of service.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is this coming Monday, January 18.
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Chamberlin "Lost In The World"
Chamberlin performs a Kayne West song, which appears on the group’s new EP, Cabin Covers.
The Lever and Rail "Already Gone"
The Lever and Rail: Trevor Garrod (Tea Leaf Green) and Lael Neale, performed this song in the Relix boiler room from their debut album, Yes/No.
Dan Bern & Common Rotation "We Will Not Be Divided"
Here’s a look at the ongoing collaboration between Dan Bern and Common Rotation. The four musicians recently stopped by Relix to perform this song which originally appeared on Bern’s Anthems EP.
Strange Thunder: The Evolution of Howlin Rain
Acclaimed photographer Pamela Littky directed this short film, which shares the story of Howlin Rain. Rick Rubin produced the group’s next album, The Russian Wilds, which is set for a February 12 release.
Superhuman Happiness "See Me On My Way"
Superhuman Happiness grace the Relix boiler room with an unreleased tune.
The Thousand Pities "Super High Moon"
Here is the premiere of the video created by animator and artist, Jelani John for The Thousand Pities’ “Super High Moon.” The group’s debut album Believe in Sound was released last year.
RatDog Exclusive Rehearsal Footage
TRI has kindly shared some exclusive footage of “New Minglewood Blues” from yesterday’s rehearsal. Tune into TRI Studios at 5pm PST (8pm EST) tonight to catch RatDog’s return!
Yarn "Annie"
Here’s a previously unreleased song that is set to appear on the next studio album from Yarn.
World Premiere: Bad Weather California "I’ll Reach Out My Hand"
Bad Weather California’s new LP Sunkissed, is their debut for Akron/Family’s Family Tree Records. Here is the premiere video of the first track from Sunkissed, which set for a February 21 release.
Spindrift "Carry Me Back To The Lone Prairie"
Spindrift brings their psychedelic, Spaghetti Western sound to the Relix boiler room, with this version of Carson J. Robison’s classic cowboy tune.
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stellab January 15, 2010, 13:44:26