John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change”,Stevie Wonder’s “Signed,Sealed,Delivered” and other tracks by notable artists make up an impressive “Who’s Who” of pop music culture icons for Barack Obama.
For more information click here.
Watch Waiting On the World to Change Video.
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Who Did You Think I Was? An original John Mayer song
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room An original John Mayer song
Newsflash!!!
Catch John Mayer as the major unannounced surprise pop star guest at Chris Botti’s concert with the Boston Pops being taped Thursday,September 18 and Friday the 19th.(more…).He will also be a guest performer at Tony Bennett’s “Exploring the Arts” benefit on Tuesday,September 23,2008 in New York City.
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News Flash!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The Los Angeles Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.That is tonight!
Musical guest John Mayer will be featured along with host Bob Saget, comedians Jeff Ross and Sarah Silverman, plus other very special guests. For more information,call 1-800-441-CURE.
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-Alicia Keys Keep A Child Alive Ambassador visits children in South Africa, where the foundation builds clinics.Alicia Keys, Keep a Child Alive’s Global Ambassador has a special message on this week’s celebrity-filled event, Idol Gives Back, airing tonight, Wednesday, April 9 (7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.Take a very special journey to Africa with Alicia and Keep a Child Alive and change your life forever. Watch Idol Gives Back for a preview of our documentary. See Africa - experience it!
Start a virus to end a virus. Tell your friends and family to tune in. It’s another way you can support the work we do to create positive lasting change for children and families living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. You can also help them by becoming a monthly donor.
The above message was sent by Leigh Blake President and CEO Keep A Child Alive.
Stay tuned to Heavier Octaves Radio Podcast and weblogs for future updates.
Peace,
Cynthia(Revcoolc) Station Host
* For channel and time details in your area, check your local FOX television listings.
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I PLEDGE:
1. To demand that my country join an international treaty within the next 2 years that cuts global warming pollution by 90% in developed countries and by more than half worldwide in time for the next generation to inherit a healthy earth; 2. To take personal action to help solve the climate crisis by reducing my own CO2 pollution as much as I can and offsetting the rest to become “carbon neutral;” 3. To fight for a moratorium on the construction of any new generating facility that burns coal without the capacity to safely trap and store the CO2; 4. To work for a dramatic increase in the energy efficiency of my home, workplace, school, place of worship, and means of transportation; 5. To fight for laws and policies that expand the use of renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on oil and coal; 6. To plant new trees and to join with others in preserving and protecting forests; and, 7. To buy from businesses and support leaders who share my commitment to solving the climate crisis and building a sustainable, just, and prosperous world for the 21st century.
Today with “Live Earth” nearing one year old and “Rothbury” ahead of us,I thought I’d lift up a this podcast reflection from a blog dated July 10,2007 which examines the Live Earth Seven Point Pledge.Click icon below to listen.
Peace,
Cynthia(Revcoolc)
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Did someone say the “Green Woodstock”?
John Mayer,Dave Matthews Band,Snoop Dogg and other bands(more) to perform at inaugural environmentally sound music festival Rothbury,which kicks off on July 3 ,2008 in Rothbury,Michigan.
The festivals organizers goal is to draw attention to climate change and clean energy alternatives.The weekend will feature a think tank featuring panel discussions on various climate concerns, an energy fair where attendees can get their hands on related technology and products, and the festivals’ campgrounds will strive for a zero-waste experience via composting, carbon-offsetting and more strategies (alternative lodging will also be available for festival-goers who don’t want to pitch a tent). The initial line up includes more than seventy bands on eight stages.
The first round of tickets go on sale February 27th,2008 on Rothbury Music Festival’s official website site.
Other performers in addition to John Mayer,Dave Matthews and Snoop Dogg include:
Widespread Panic, 311, Phil Lesh and Friends, Primus, Thievery Corporation, Modest Mouse, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Gov’t Mule, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Colbie Caillat, Thinking Stay tuned to Heavier Octaves Radio for future updates.
Related Blogs and Articles:
The Live Earth Seven Point Pledge:A Panoramic View for Effective Environmental Action?
The Live Earth Seven Point Pledge:Will It Inspire A Shift in Our Spending And Thinking Priorities?
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Amid the Mayercraft,John and his friends,that includes a group of hand picked musicians and fans accompanying him on the cruise from Miami to the Bahamas this past weekend were not only entertained by music of some of the best.They were also educated,trained and exposed to ways to lessen their carbon footprints and contribute to an environmentally safe cruise.The excursion,which was “greened” by Reverb, should firmly place Mayer in the realm of “Green Artists” that was publicized during the concert event of the year this past July,”Live Earth”.
The Seven Point Pledge requests the ecology minded to do all that they can to engage in activities,and that would include travel,that is environmentally friendly.The Mayercraft did just that.
Stay tuned to Heavier Octaves for a more extensive report on the matter in the days ahead.
Peace,
Cynthia (Revcoolc)
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Mayercraft Carrier along with the help of non-profit Reverb, Another Kind of Green and NativeEnergy and most importantly, the fans, will be working to neutralize the environmental impact of the cruise. The ultimate goal is to neutralize ALL of the carbon dioxide emissions from the cruise and beyond (flights, drives, etc.)
This groundbreaking effort is part of the ongoing collaboration between Sixthman, Reverb and Another Kind of Green—their continuing effort to make everything they do as eco-friendly as possible. Mayercraft Carrier and NativeEnergy will both donate to the carbon offset program, and they are asking you to join in helping them to meet their goal of a totally carbon neutral cruise!
Check out the “Give and Win” page for more information on how to get started. You can be a part of this pioneering effort by donating and winning some incredible items, by being a part of the eco-activities on board, and by visiting the Reverb Green Spot.
Stay tuned for more PSAs and updates from Heavier Octaves’ Podcast Radio and our blogs about what you can do to to make a “green” difference on the Mayercraft. Bon Voyage and much fun to all going on the trip! See you on the eco-friendly seas.
Live Earth Teach Ins-January 31,2008 On January 31,2007 more than 1400 schools and colleges across the country will hold educational events on the climate crisis.You can find an event near you or sign up to host a screening of a webcast on January 30,2008. Be part of an unprecedented teach-in and call to action on climate issues.Fifteen members of Congress are already schedule to participate-is yours one of them.For more information go to www.focusthenation.org or www.liveearth.org.
This sounds like a good thing!Pass the word along to your local school and get involved.
Stay tuned to Heavier Octaves for further updates.
Peace,
Cynthia
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Revcoolc
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John Mayer is headlining the VH1 Save the Music Foundation 10th anniversary celebration at Lincoln Center in New York, Thursday,September 20. The gala celebration will honor founder John Sykes and foundation supporter NAMM: The International Music Products Association,former President Bill Clinton,Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mariah Carey(more…).
In addition to Mayer, the event will also feature performances by Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and the VH1 Save the Music Foundation Student Orchestra, as well as a live auction emceed by Project Runway star Tim Gunn.
Two tickets are available via auction for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation 10th Anniversary Gala, held in New York City on Thursday, September 20, 2007. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Save The Music Foundation, and the Gala will also feature performances by Roger Waters and Jon Bon Jovi. The cocktail reception begins at 6:00p.m. and dinner is at 7:00p.m.
For more info on Save The Music and to view Public Service Announcements, featuring John and others click here.
Auction link to bid on John Mayer ultimate fan tickets is here.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING.JR. MEMORIAL DREAM BENEFIT CONCERT-TUESDAY,SEPT.18
John Mayer, Metallica, Tom Waits, and Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder are among the artists that will join Neil Young for his 21st annual Bridge School Benefit concerts on Oct. 27-28. Also on this year’s bill are Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor and Jerry Lee Lewis.(more…)
The Bridge School Benefit is an annual non-profit charity concert held in Mountain View, California every October at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. The concerts are all organized by musician Neil Young and his wife, Pegi.
Proceeds benefit the Bridge School, which assists mentally and physically handicapped children.
The first concert was in October 1986, and, with the exception of 1987, the concert has been held every year since. It is known for having a relatively high-profile lineup and strong performances, probably due to Neil Young’s extensive connections within the music industry. As a practice, but not a rule, the performers use acoustic instruments. Young also personally performs every year(more).
Related Articles:
Jerry Lee Lewis,Mayer Coming to Bridge School
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JAN HUS ANNUAL STREET FAIR-SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 29,2007-11a.m.-6p.m
351 E.74th St.-Manhattan’s UPPER EAST SIDE
For more information,call 212-288-6743
Please enjoy this re-blast from the past.
Peace,
Cynthia (Revcoolc)
]]>Cynthia D. Wilson,Revcoolc,the affable Heavier Octaves’ station host shares how her perspectives were heightened both spiritually and physically as she offers this inspiring and thought provoking post concert reflection.
Virginia Tech is a school which sits high in the Blue Ridge mountains. She had no idea the campus was so high in elevation or as geographers would say,above sea level. The thought hadn’t occurred to her until she was actually en route in the Smart bus and began witnessing the surrounding and spiraling landscape. She also began experiencing a slight degree of lightheadedness as the vehicle in which she was being transported from the city of Roanoke to the isolated community of Blacksburg, ascended the mountain.
She had traveled many miles from New York City to her final destination to attend the Concert for Virginia Tech headlined by Dave Matthews,John Mayer,Phil Vassar and Nas as a minister, avid John Mayer fan and citizen journalist. She recalls it as a heartwarming event and truly an experience which unified a college town, while heightening her consciousness and physical location.
Not only did she experience the “healing” of a community through music,but became a willing participant in its revival as she witnessed it overcome trauma through the spirit of resiliency and “profound fun” generated by this concert.The entire event could be perceived as a creative prayer for healing and restoration of a community traumatized and grief stricken by the unfortunate events of April 16,2007,which claimed the lives of over 30 of its members.
In this podcast episode, she shares post concert reflections as well as a play list of “Hokie Spirit” exhibited during the concert.
Enjoy!
Play Lists Coming Soon:
Hokie Spirit Uplifted
A Dose of John Mayer
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Welcome to Heavier Octaves!
This is a Heavier Octaves Public Service Announcement. We strive to keep our listeners up to date about good things going on in the world,so they can make their own decisions about how to get involved. When possible,we provide playlists of our favorite musicians performing live. Don’t Give Up Africa-(Click here to download track) In addition to raising funds for the organization for purchase of medication for children in Africa suffering, and many still dying from AIDS,from the song performed by Alicia Keys,former spokesperson and continued friend of KCA, and Bono,-“Don’t Give Up Africa”-the organization has recently launched the KCA College Program.
Keep A Child Alive (KCA) has initiated the KCA College Program, which was started to involve college students in the fight against AIDS in Africa.
Keep a Child Alive believes, as history has proven, that when mobilized, college students have a very powerful impact on the world. With 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS and half of all new infections occurring in people under the age of 25, it is imperative that college students collectively join the fight against AIDS (More…)
To enroll in KCA College click here. To purchase the song “Don’t Give Up Africa” to support the organization in efforts to purchase and distribute needed medication to AIDS victims,click here.
Stay tuned to Heavier Octaves for continued updates.
Peace,
Cynthia (Revcoolc)
Related Articles and Blogs:
Cynthia D. Wilson Speaks and Writes…: Don’t Give Up Africa: AIDS Crisis in Africa
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On September 6, Virginia’s own Dave Matthews Band along with John Mayer, Phil Vassar and Nas will join together in “A Concert For Virginia Tech” to lift the spirits of the students,faculty and staff at the university’s Lane Stadium.
Free tickets will be made available to all current students, faculty and staff. Coming at the beginning of the 2007-08 academic year. Members of the Dave Matthews Band who are from Charlottesville,Virginia recruited Mayer,Nas and others to headline with them.
Also:
Green Highway takes to the High Seas on the Mayercraft John Mayer and a hand-picked array of artists will set sail to the high seas and provide night club style concert sets on a Bahama bound cruise ship leaving port on February 1,2008. The cruise will end on February 4. Greening gurus Reverb will be at the helm of the Mayercraft ecological team, making sure the vessel is in line with acceptable environmental standards.
Stay tuned to Heavier Octaves for further developments.
Peace,
Cynthia
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Green Highway is the environmental program founded by Bonnie Raitt which is now carried out by Reverb. They utilize an eco-village and interactive display that promotes hybrids,biodiesel and other forms of alternative fuel and energy resources.The non-profit corporation works with music acts including Bonnie Raitt, John Mayer. The Fray,Norah Jones,Dave Matthews and others. The program offers an interactive environmental awareness exhibit that music fans can enjoy before the concert or during intermission.
This podcast episode is a reflection and commentary on the program by Station Host, Revcoolc (Cynthia).
Peace,
Cynthia
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