• jack johnson
• g love
• matt costa
• alo
• money mark
• rogue wave

 

 

 

 

 

 

• a brokedown melody
• curious george
• sprout
• september sessions
• thicker than water

 

NEW MATT COSTA ALBUM - OUT NOW!!!

 

	BUY ALBUM

The brand new studio album by Matt Costa is now in stores and online everywhere.

“Unfamiliar Faces” features the defiantly melodic single “Mr Pitiful”, currently on air on Australia’s Triple J network.

 

Matt is currently in town for a national round of dates with Brushfire Records label mate Jack Johnson, and doing his own intimate shows from March 30t

 

Matt Costa – on tour!

30/03/2008 - Adelaide Enigma Bar (Side show), Adelaide, SA
31/03/2008 Northcote Social Club (Side show), Melbourne, VIC
4/04/2008 The Factory (Side Show), Sydney, NSW
5/04/2008 The Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
6/04/2008 The Zoo (Side Show), Brisbane, QLD

Matt Costa – on tour! (with Jack Johnson)

13/03/2008 WIN Entertainment centre, Wollongong, NSW
14/03/2008 Bondi Beach Pavilion, Sydney, NSW
15/03/2008 Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW
16/03/2008 Avica Resort, Gold Coast, QLD
25/03/2008 Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC
27/03/2008 Memorial Drive, Adelaide, SA
29/03/2008 Members Equity, Perth, WA

 

 

About Matt Costa “Unfamiliar Faces”

 

When Matt Costa sat down to write what would become Unfamiliar Faces, the follow-up to his 2005 debut full-length Songs We Sing, the singer/songwriter took his most treasured belongings and put them on a shelf ...read more

 

TRADITIONAL ABORIGINAL WELCOMING in WOLLONGONG

 

The Jack Johnson tour was proud to have the Doonooch group from Nowra perform a traditional dance and welcoming ceremony for the first show of the Australian Tour.

 

[VIEW GALLERY]

 

Members of the Doonoch group were;

 

• Bobby Mcleod
• Andrew Mcleod
• Cecil Mcleod
• Joe Brown
• David Little
• Darren Compton
• Shane Mcewen

 

http://doonooch.com/

 

Peace and respect to our Indigenous People.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING THE CENTENNIAL PARK CONCERT.

 

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All ticket holders are advised to consult THIS MAP regarding information relevant to the Sydney concert.

 

Playing times are:

Doors: 4pm

Will Conner: 5:00 to 5:30pm

Matt Costa: 5:30 to 6:10pm

Special Mystery Guest: 6:30 to 7:15pm

Jack Johnson: 7:45 to 9:45pm

Curfew : 10pm

 

Please note the provision of free buses for ticket holders. There will be (good) food and drinks on-site and be sure to check out the Village Green for information on our local non-profit partners.

 

Please check back for further updates.

 

 

Dave Rastovich talks music and ocean conservation.

[click here for more info]

 

 

Information on the upcoming shows

 

The Jack Johnson tour is almost upon our shores. Here are a a few thoughts to prepare yourself for the concert;

 

• Consider taking public transport to the shows to reduce your carbon footprint.
• If you drive take friends with you. A number of the venues have discounted parking for those people car-pooling.
• If you smoke then bring an old film canister to use as an ashtray
• Be considerate of the venue, especially our beautiful parkland sites, and put rubbish into the correct bin to recycle.
• Bring something warm to wear for later in the night.
• Be prepared for rain by bringing a rain slick or wind cheater. Umbrellas are not allowed into any of the venues.

 

http://www.jackjohnsonmusic.com/greening

 

 

THE HAPPENING – ART, FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

[click here for more info]

 

MARCH 14, 2008

SYDNEY, BONDI OPENAIR

 

PRESENTED BY QUIKSILVER AND ROXY

 

The worlds of art, music, film, surfing and skateboarding will converge at The Happening in Sydney at Bondi Openair on March 14, 2008. The event will feature a select group of artists and photographers exhibiting work based in contemporary beach and street cultures followed by acoustic music performances by Matt Costa, Will Conner, Dave Rastovich, Andrew Kidman & more. In addition, The Happening will help raise money and awareness for a group of non-profit organizations, including Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This is the first date of an international tour, including upcoming events in Tokyo, Cornwall (England), Paris, New York City and San Francisco.

 

The Happening will take place at the oceanfront Bondi Openair at the Bondi Beach Pavilion in Sydney. The affair kicks off with the art exhibition opening at 6 p.m. Featured artists and photographers include Thomas Campbell, Andy Davis, Wolfgang Bloch, Andrew Kidman, Jeff Canham, Ryan Heywood, Mark Sutherland, David Lloyd, Greg LaMarche, Peter Webb, Harry Daily, Scott Richards, Julie Goldstein, Alex Kopps, Herbie Fletcher, Kate Sutton, Joe Curren and more. The evening continues with music performances at 7 p.m. by Andrew Kidman, Will Conner and Matt Costa, who is celebrating his upcoming LP release “Unfamiliar Faces” on Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records on March 8th. The event will showcase four films including feature film, “Sliding Liberia” by Britton Caillouette and Nicholai Lidow. In addition, there will be short films by the Malloys, Thomas Campbell and The Gothic Dolphins. All-inclusive tickets are available for $35 through www.moshtix.com.au. Ticket price includes all music performances, film screenings and entrance to the art exhibition. The Happening is presented by Quiksilver and Roxy.

 

ABOUT THE HAPPENING

The Happening is an art, film and music festival embodying the spirit of surf and skate culture. It is a collaboration between Brushfire Records, The Surf Gallery and Woodshed Films, the creators of The Moonshine Festival. The first event took place at Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach, Calif. in January 2007, followed by another successful show at Milk Gallery in New York City further establishing itself as the leading surf culture art and music event.

 

For more info contact Jo @ Mad Dog Publicity on [Ph] (03) 9428 9366 [mob] 0414 316 044 [e] memphis@ihug.com.au

 

 

Fans are invited to visit the Village Green

at all of Jack’s Australian shows!

 

Jack Johnson 2008 World Tour - Village Green

Starts in Australia!

 

The All At Once Community: An individual action, multiplied by millions, creates global change. All At Once is a social action network providing information, tools and motivation to empower individuals to become active in their local and world community. All At Once brings together non-profit organizations and fans to create change with their actions, their voice, and their choices.

 

Village Green

All At Once comes to life at each concert site in the Village Green, a collection of interactive booths where fans can educate themselves, get inspired, and connect face-to-face with local, national, and international non-profits. Upon arrival at the show (or when visiting the Village Green), fans will receive an All At Once Village Green passport containing a welcome letter from Jack, information on All At Once, the Village Green, non-profits, and Jack’s greening efforts – plus a free song download. If fans visit and complete an action at three or more Village Green booths, they can enter to win the “best seat in the house,” a seat on stage to watch Jack’s performance that night.

 

In addition to the interactive fan experience, Jack Johnson and his crew are taking actions to minimize the environmental impact of their world tour, including:

 

• Providing on-site water stations, waste management and recycling services.
• Reducing waste by encouraging each of the venues to use biodegradable food service items.
• Using Biodiesel (where available) to fuel on-site generators.
• Offering eco-friendly tour merchandise, including organic cotton clothing, reusable water bottles, and tote bags.
• Minimizing distribution of paper at shows and using 100% recycled paper and soy-based inks for all printed materials.
• Using sustainable and recycled materials whenever possible for Village Green tents and banners.
• Offsetting all remaining CO2 emissions from the tour and for each night’s show.

 

Impact will be tracked throughout the tour to demonstrate how collective action can result in significant change. An end-of-tour report will be available at www.AllAtOnce.org, www.JackJohnsonMusic.com, www.BrushfireRecords.com.au, and www.BrushfireRecords.co.nz .

 

Non-Profit Groups

The Jack Johnson tour is collaborating with hand-chosen community groups around the world who are working in the realms of climate change, water quality, community and school gardens, land preservation, environmental education and more. Tour proceeds will go to these groups to support their projects; Jack Johnson will match every dollar donated at the shows or online at www.AllAtOnce.org to the local non-profit groups (up to 2750 AUD per group).

 

Below is a list of the groups that will be present at the Australian tour dates:

Wollongong Groups (4)

Surfrider Foundation  www.surfrider.org.au
The Australian Conservation Foundation  www.acfonline.org.au
Landcare Australia www.landcareonline.com
Wetland Care  www.wetlandcare.com.au

 

Sydney Groups (9)

Surfrider Foundation  www.surfrider.org.au
The Australian Conservation Foundation  www.acfonline.org.au
Landcare Australia  www.landcareonline.com
Wetland Care  www.wetlandcare.com.au
Climate Coolers  www.climatecoolers.com
Inspire Organization:  Act Now  www.inspire.org.au
Reverse Garbage  www.reversegarbage.org.au
The Nature Conservation Council  www.nccnsw.org.au
Centennial Parklands Foundation  www.centennialparklands.com.au

 

Brisbane Groups (6)

Surfrider Foundation  www.surfrider.org.au
The Australian Conservation Foundation  www.acfonline.org.au
Wetland Care  www.wetlandcare.com.au
Australian Marine Conservation Society  www.amcs.org.au
Gecko  www.gecko.org.au
Rainforest Rescue  www.rainforestrescue.org.au

 

Melbourne Groups (7)

Surfrider Foundation  www.surfrider.org.au
The Australian Conservation Foundation  www.acfonline.org.au
CERES  www.ceres.org.au
Cultivating Community  www.cultivatingcommunity.org.au
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation  www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au
TreeProject  www.treeproject.asn.au
Yarra Riverkeeper  www.yrka.org.au

 

Adelaide Groups (4)

Surfrider Foundation  www.surfrider.org.au
The Australian Conservation Foundation  www.acfonline.org.au
ECOtvc  www.ecotvc.com
Trees for Life  www.treesforlife.org.au

 

Perth Groups (6)

Surfrider Foundation  www.surfrider.org.au
The Australian Conservation Foundation  www.acfonline.org.au
Landcare Australia  www.landcareonline.com
City Farm Perth  www.cityfarmperth.org.au
Millenium Kids  www.millenniumkids.com.au
Remida  www.remidawa.com

 

 

WELCOME BACK MATT COSTA

 

Coming to Australia as a special guest on the Jack Johnson tour, Matt Costa, the 25 year old former skateboarder now one of the most buzzed about emerging artists, will be playing a select number of intimate headlining shows:

March 30 2008 - Enigma Bar, Adelaide, SA

March 31 2008 - Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC

April 2 2008 - Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS

April 4 2008 - The Factory, Sydney, NSW

April 5 2008 - Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW

April 6 2008 - The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD

Since Matt’s last visit to this part of the world, Matt has been back in the studio recording the follow up to his beautiful, folky, full length debut “Songs We Sing”. Where “Songs…” displayed his gentle artistry and skilful acoustic guitar playing, the new album “Unfamiliar Faces” (out March through Universal), finds Matt Costa wrapping his appealing melodies in increasingly ambitious packages that recall the Shins & Spoon.

Leading with the spunky piano-driven opener “Mr Pitiful” and the country-tinged acoustic “Never Looking Back” to the jangly power-pop of “Emergency Call”, “Unfamiliar Faces” traverses many musical styles resulting in an effortlessly intoxicating musical experience.

 

Don’t miss Matt Costa live and intimate.

 

Tickets on sale: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22

Adelaide - Venuetix 08 8225 8888, venuetix.com.au

Melbourne - NSC Box Office 03 9486 1677, northcotesocialclub.com

Hobart - Ticketmaster 136 100, ticketmaster.com.au or Republic Bar BO 03 6234 6954

Sydney - Ticketek 136 100, ticketek.com.au

Byron Bay - Oztix 1300 762 545, oztix.com.au

Brisbane - Ticketmaster 136 100, ticketmaster.com.au or Oztix 1300 762 545, oztix.com.au

Media enquiries:

Jo Wilson @ Mad Dog Publicity [ph] 03 9428 9366 [mob] 0414 316 044 [e] memphis@ihug.com.au

 

THE NEW ALBUM “Unfamiliar Faces” - out March 8th

 

 

JACK JOHNSON

“Sleep Through The Static”

ALBUM OUT NOW!!!!!

February 4th 2008

 

Purchase your copy of Jack Johnson’s new album “Sleep Through The Static” for your chance to win amazing prizes.

 

Competition Closed

 

SECOND JACK JOHNSON SHOW ADDED FOR MELBOURNE!
BRISBANE SELLS OUT!

 

Tickets for Jack Johnson’s forthcoming show in Melbourne proved to be the hot ticket item this past weekend with his Sidney Myer Music Bowl show selling out the 13,000 capacity venue in a little over 2 days. Tickets for Jacks Brisbane show at the Riverstage were also snapped up in record time with the show now officially sold.

 

With tickets proving this popular for his first Australian tour in more than three years, Jack has added a second and final show for Melbourne fans at the Myer Music Bowl on Wednesday March 25th. There will be no additional Melbourne shows. Tickets go on sale Monday December 17th @ 9am.

 

CLICK HERE FOR Jack Johnson National tour dates

 

With the new single “If I had Eyes" dropping at Australian radio with a bang last week, the track was immediately added to major radio across the country, with more stations coming on board this week.

 

CLICK HERE TO listen to single

CLICK HERE TO buy single

 

Jack’s highly anticipated new album “Sleep Through The Static” will be out Saturday February 2nd

 

CLICK HERE TO pre-order the album (and get a bonus track FREE instantly)

 

 

The wait is almost over!!!

 

Pre-order the new album “Sleep Through The Static” NOW on iTunes, and you’ll immediately get a NEW Jack Johnson track FREE (The title track “Sleep Through The Static”).

 

By pre-ordering the album you’ll also receive one bonus track on release (the gorgeous “Goodbye”).

 

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER SLEEP THROUGH THE STATIC - out Feb 2.

 

letter from Jack Johnson to his Australian fans

 

To Whom it May Concern:

 

My friends and I have just finished recording a new album called Sleep Through the Static. At this point in my life I weigh about 190 lbs and my ear hairs are getting longer. I also have a couple of kids. My wife popped them out, but I helped. Some of the songs on this album are about making babies. Some of the songs are about raising them. Some of the songs are about the world that these children will grow up in; a world of war and love, and hate, and time and space. Some of the songs are about saying goodbye to people I love and will miss.

 

We recorded the songs onto analog tape machines powered by the sun in Hawaii and Los Angeles. One day, JP Plunier walked into the studio and told us, “It has been 4 to 6 feet and glassy for long enough,” and so we gave him a variety of wind and rain as well as sun and so on. And Robert Carranza helped to put it all in the right places.

 

After inviting Zach Gill to join Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski, and myself on our last world tour, we decided to make him an official member of our gang. So our gang now has a piano player, which probably makes us much less intimidating, but Merlo, our bass player, is 6’3” so we are still confident.

 

All of these songs have been on my mind for a while and it is nice to share them. I am continually grateful to my wife who is typing this letter as I dictate it to her.

 

Mahalo for listening,

Jack Johnson

 

“If I Had Eyes” - single download out NOW! [BUY NOW]

“Sleep Through the Static” - the album out February 2

 

Jack Johnson’s new single “If I Had Eyes”

December 3, 2007

 

Listen to Jack Johnson’s new single “If I Had Eyes” Exclusively on Brushfire Records! Check out the music player on the home page of BrushfireRecords.com.au.

 

The single “If I Had Eyes” will be available for purchase on iTunes from Tuesday December 11th. You will be able to buy the single, or pre-order the new album, “Sleep Through The Static” and get a bonus new album track delivered immediately as part of your album purchase, plus a heap of other pre-order exclusive goodies.

 

Also, Jack’s Australia & New Zealand tour dates have been announced for 2008. Keep an eye out for more tour dates…

 

 

JACK JOHNSON TOUR ANNOUNCED!!! March 2008

November 26, 2007

Nik Tischler and Michael Coppel, in conjunction with CH [V], MAX and NOVA radio, are pleased to announce the forthcoming 2008 National Australian tour for JACK JOHNSON. Almost 3 years after JACK performed sold out shows across the country, he returns this coming March with MATT COSTA in support for what promises to be a truly captivating affair.

JACK JOHNSON returns to our shores with a new album under his belt, and a back catalogue of hits spanning his multi-platinum selling albums "Brushfire Fairytales", "On and On", and "In Between Dreams". The shows promise Australian audiences the extraordinary live experience they have come to know and love over the past 8 years, as he performs such classics as "Inaudible Melodies", "Sitting Waiting Wishing", "Flake", "Taylor", "Times Like These” and many more.

As a precursor to the forthcoming tour, the brand new single "If I Had Eyes" is set to be released here on Boxing Day, with the album due to hit stores Feb 2nd 2008. Titled "Sleep Through The Static", JACK’S fourth studio album is yet another hypnotic blend of JACK JOHNSON penned treasures that will enthrall his longtime fans, and capture new ones as JACK and his band mates shake things up a little, cranking electric guitars and adding darker themes to his songs. Recording for the first time outside Hawaii, the forthcoming album is the first to be recorded at L.A.’s Solar Powered Plastic Plant, and is co-produced by JP Plunier who worked with JACK on his first album.

Touring once again with long time band members Adam Topol (drums), Merlo Podlewski (bass) and relative newcomer Zach Gill (keys), Australian fans can look forward to being the first audiences in the world to hear his forthcoming album “Sleep Through the Static” brought to life, as JACK JOHNSON kicks off his world tour here next year.

Main support on the national tour will be Brushfire Records Label mate MATT COSTA. It's COSTA’S sophomore release “Unfamiliar Faces” with its appealing melodies reminiscent of the Shins, Spoon and Ben Folds that sees him return to Australia for his second visit. While the two fellow musicians have toured together several times internationally and collaborated on numerous soundtrack projects, this will be their first time in Australia together.

Picking up the opening slot is local Byron talent WILL CONNER. With a reputation for making music with a pure and unwavering sound, CONNER along with special guest 21st century soul surfer DAVE "RASTA" RASTOVICH, will open proceedings performing tracks from his debut album “Southern Hemisphere”.

In an effort to acknowledge and support the important work that non-profit groups are doing in communities across the planet, JACK JOHNSON’S 2008 world tour is reaching out to groups who are activating positive change in the realms of water quality, community & school gardens, land preservation, environmental education and more. With his World Tour kicking off in Australia JACK has engaged a number of these organizations to be present at the shows to raise awareness of their objectives

With tickets selling out on JACK’S last Australian tour in record time, fans should get in early to avoid missing out on what’s shaping up to be the must see tour of 2008.

Tour dates from Thursday March 13th - Saturday March 29th - click here for details.
Tickets for all shows are on sale Friday December 7th @ 9am

 

 

NEW JACK JOHNSON SINGLE COMING SOON!!!

November 22, 2007

 

The wait is finally over, this coming Tuesday 27th November - Jack Johnson is set to launch his first track ‘If I Had Eyes’ from his forthcoming 5th album ‘Sleep Through The Static’.

 

On ‘If I Had Eyes,’ the electric riff gives a sharp edge to lyrics about the sad dissolution of a long-term relationship - ‘If I had eyes in the back of my head/ I would have told you you looked good as you walked away.’

 

The album was recorded at the Solar Powered Plastic Plant in Los Angeles (the eco-friendly studio Jack had built last year, which runs entirely on solar power), and the Mango Tree in Hawai. It was co produced by Jack Johnson and JP Plunier, the producer from his first album “Brushfire Fairytales”.

 

Lineup for the record was Jack's longtime band members Adam Topol (drums), Merlo Podlewski (bass) and Zach Gill of ALO (keys) who joined the band as a full time member during their 2005 tour to support “In Between Dreams”.

 

In the 2 years since the divine “In Between Dreams” album came out, Jack has been spending time with his family, and focusing on the Kokua Hawaii Foundation which he started with his wife that focuses on recycling programs and education in Hawaii's schools.

 

Since 2005 Jack has also since released the soundtrack to the animated film Curious George and contributed covers of John Lennon's "Imagine" to Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur, and Bob Dylan's "Mama, You've Been On My Mind" to the soundtrack to the Dylan biopic "I'm Not There"

 

 

Rogue Wave on AOL/Spinner

November 09, 2007

 

Rogue Wave is currently being featured on AOL/Spinner.com's The Interface. The piece features a 3 song acoustic performance and an interview with Zach Rogue. Check it out here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bloody Monday

November 06, 2007

 

Dave Rastovich, Hayden Panettiere and Other Real-Life Heroes Make A Daring Pre-dawn Mission Back to Japanese Dolphin Killing Cove.

 

TOKYO- Less than 24 hours after professional surfer Dave Rastovich led an international group of over 30 surfers, celebrities, and musicians on a peaceful paddle-out ceremony to honor the more than 25,000 dolphins killed each year in Japan, fishermen in the tiny village of Taiji resumed the slaughter that had been delayed by the increased worldwide media attention.

 

In response, the surfers decided in solidarity to make a pre-dawn return to the killing cove to recreate the ceremony, albeit with fewer people to evade detection. Rastovich and the others paddled within a stone’s throw of a pod of captive pilot whales and their calves that had been herded into the cove for early morning slaughter.

 

“The reason we surfers were there was to share the blood-stained waters at eye-level with our ocean kin awaiting their execution,” said a dripping, visibly shaken Rastovich just after paddling in. “Despite the fishermen taking great pains to hide their acts of cruelty, we seized an opportunity to bring this travesty to the world’s attention.”

 

Taiji-area fishermen, who kill dolphins and whales for their meat, netted off the bay and constructed green tarps to shield the slaughter from prying eyes and front-line cetacean activists bent on shutting down the dolphin trade forever. When the surfers learned of the imminent slaughter, they did not hesitate to return despite the distinct possibility of violent resistance and police arrest.

 

Rastovich and his core team of surfers trailed by camera crews arrived at the infamous Taiji cove to paddle out to the captured pilot whales. After entering the water they quickly arrived alongside the whales who swam back and forth along the edge of the seaward net.

 

The six paddlers, including Rastovich, his wife mermaid model Hannah Fraser, Heroes TV star Hayden Panettiere, Australian actress Isabel Lucas, author Peter Heller and professional surfer Karina Petroni, formed a traditional surfers’ memorial circle situated between the whales and the blood-ridden shallows.

 

Local fishermen converged almost immediately, harassing the paddlers with yelled threats and advancing on them with whirling propeller blades. The irate fishermen, who yelled “Why are you here? Go Home!” then used a long wooden pole to attack and intimidate the surfers.

 

“Even though the fishermen used force to try and break us up we held our peaceful stance. The feeling in the circle was of incredible strength” said mermaid model Hannah Fraser.

 

With tensions escalating and the police sirens growing, the surfers quickly paddled back to shore where a distraught Hayden Panettiere fell to her knees sobbing, overwhelmed by the carnage she and the group had just witnessed.

 

“I couldn’t believe how red the water was,” said Panettiere. “The whales were so scared. Hopefully their deaths won’t be in vain.”

 

After hightailing it out of Taiji, 30 policemen readied with a paddy wagon stopped the three-van convoy at the border of the Wakayama prefecture. After politely checking passports and questioning the group intently, the police waved the crew on their way.

 

Rastovich expressed extreme sorrow, saying “With many nets and kill boats waiting beyond the cove, the fishermen’s intense desire to kill left no room for escape.”

 

Reflecting on the day’s experience, a somber Isabel Lucas expressed that the worst part was that the whales are probably all dead by now. “We couldn’t save these whales but hopefully shining the light on their deaths will save others.”

 

Surfers For Cetaceans

Save the Whales Again

Save Japan Dolphins

Minds In the Water Visual Petition

 

 

Jack featured on Dylan Tribute

November 05, 2007

 

Jack Johnson is featured on the soundtrack for the film I'm Not There covering Dylan's "Mama You've Been On My Mind." Other artists on the soundtrack include Eddie Vedder, Sonic Youth, Willie Nelson, Mason Jennings, Cat Power and Yo La Tengo. I'm Not There is a biographical film reflecting the life of musician Bob Dylan. Released November 21, 2007 the iconic singer-songwriter will de depicted through seven distinct stages of his life by six different actors (Marcus Carl Franklin, Ben Whishaw, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere, and Cate Blanchett). It was co-written and directed by Todd Haynes.

 

 

Rogue Wave supports Natalie Portman's Charity

October 31, 2007

 

Brushfire wanted you to be the first to know that Rogue Wave has released an exclusive new track as part of a special iTunes charity mix we put together with Natalie Portman and other artists from the independent music community. The mix, Big Change: Songs for FINCA, will directly benefit microfinance organization FINCA International, which gives loans to people living on less than $2 a day in the developing world so they can start small businesses that will help them lift themselves and their families out of poverty. All net proceeds from the album, which costs $7.99 on iTunes, go to FINCA’s Village Banking programs around the globe.

 

When Natalie approached us about giving a little bit of our time and creativity, and told us how these small loans can make such a big impact, we didn’t hesitate to get involved. We hope you will feel the same way.

 

Tell your friends about Big Change: Songs for FINCA, and ask them to spread the word. As little as $50 can be turned into one loan that can impact an entire family. Imagine the impact you can have if you buy the album and ask all of you friends to follow your lead; or make a commitment to give it as a holiday gift with real social impact. This is a powerful way to get involved in the global fight against poverty.

 

Watch the Village Banking Campaign on MySpace and Facebook to keep up-to-date on the album’s success - and the huge impact we are making together for the world’s poor.

 

Visit villagebanking.org to learn more.

 

 

Thank You. Goodnight. Released!

October 30, 2007

 

November 6th marks the release of “Thank You. Goodnight. Live Tracks from Bonnaroo and Vegoose," a collection of 10 live performances from Jack Johnson, G. Love & Special Sauce, Matt Costa, Money Mark and ALO. The album will be available to purchase at Independent Music Stores in the US, at both Bonnarroo and Vegoose music festivals, as well as at the artist's websites.

 

A preorder through Musictoday will begin instantly through Bonnarro and Vegoose websites. All preorders will automatically register for a chance to win a grand prize package of Brushfire’s full artist catalogue along with two guest VIP tickets for Bonnaroo 2008.

 

Over the past few years, Brushfire artists have been pleased to be a part of the amazing festival lineups at both Bonnaroo and Vegoose. This compilation captures just a few of the great moments laid to tape in Manchester and Las Vegas, including:

 

Jack Johnson’s "Island Style" a duet with local Hawaiian star John Cruz as well as "Staple it Together", and "Constellations", two tracks from his 2005 triple platinum LP In Between Dreams.

 

G. Love and Special Sauce’s "Take You There" from 1997's Yeah It's That Easy, and "Hot Cookin'" from his latest (and fastest selling) LP Lemonade.

 

Matt Costa’s “Songs We Sing” and “These Arms” from his debut album, Songs We Sing.

 

Money Mark's "Color Of Your Blues”, from his debut LP Brand New By Tomorrow.

 

ALO’s "BBQ" and "Wasting Time" from their 2005 release Fly Between Falls.

Carrying on the tradition of great festival appearances, ALO performed at this weekend’s Vegoose Festival, held October 27th and 28th at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium. The lineup for Bonnaroo 2008 will be announced early next year.

 

For more information:

www.bonnaroo.com

www.vegoose.com

www.thinkindie.com