As Facebook has fueled the spread of hate online, a new campaign, #StopHateforProfit, organizes global corporations standing in solidarity against such hate.
It’s a potentially dangerous scenario to be in as a business, to openly make a statement tinged with such political and societal undercurrent. After all, people often purchase and consume along with their values, when given that choice.
A musical event hosted by Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Ben Jaffe and directed by Danny Clinch featuring live performances, never before seen archived collaborations and interviews with Preservation Hall Jazz Band and guests Dave Grohl, Elvis Costello, Irma Thomas, Dave Matthews, Beck, Jon Batiste, Jim James, PJ Morton, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more…
All proceeds raised to benefit the Preservation Hall Foundation Legacy Relief Fund
Spotify To Match Dollar-For-Dollar Donations Up To $10 Million Through Its COVID-19 Music Relief
It is safe to assume that the lock down/stay at home order due to the C19 virus is a drag for all of us. Sometimes it seems as if these unfortunate circumstances are all many have on the brain. Fear not; our devoted local musicians and all artists are going strong, sharing their videos and other creations with all of us and heal our ails. These die hard creative minds are running streaming concerts, as are popular local venues such as The Maple Leaf and The Neutral Ground still have a fully booked online schedule for lovers of the arts! One example, who I have had the privilege of her acquaintance for several decades, Sarah Quintana has been diligently running...
Local beloved musician, Colin Lake, has started work on his third album, "Forces of Nature." Like his previous two albums, Lake takes inspirations from his life to compose soulful tracks that his fans will certainly find comfort in during these times. Lake has just released a music video for his brand new single, "Extraordinary Times," which you can check out below. The video is a feel-good project as Lake asked his fans, family and friends to contribute homemade videos of them dancing and having a good time during the shelter in place order due to Covid-19. When asked about his new music video, Lake said, "for the 'Extraordinary Times' video I had the idea to invite friends and fans to...
