ROOTMIX [life-as-art]: kickstarter

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he would have turned 32...

I just backed Clem Snide's new album in the works, over at kickstarter. Eef's writen songs inspired by individuals, reaching out to his fans. People such as Lizzy, Mary, the parents of Atticus...

The songs will be recorded this summer in Nashville with some fancy-pants players. If you wanna get in on the ground-floor of fun, check out the project here.

I first (and only) saw Clem Snide live in Seattle when I was visiting my favorite Cousin Andrew. He had heard about Clem Snide and was glad I was in town so we could go check them out at The Crocodile. Eef covered a Britney tune.

I've seen Clem Snide in the local line up a couple times and have watched Eef Barzelay online playing beautifully heartfelt tunes. Whenever I see the name, I think of Cousin Andrew. I'm happy to support this new album in his honor. He would have turned 32 on Tuesday. Happy Birthday Cousin.

the most powerful f*ucking woman...

I love AFP. I first fell in love with her after watching this talk (especially at 2:03). I've kept the love going sometimes watching this video on repeat dozens of times straight. I've done that many days over the past couple of years. It's got horrible lighting, lackluster sound, but SO M U C H SUPPORT from her fans. Ahhhh.

Amanda Fucking Palmer evokes courage, depth of feeling, and fantastic expression. Today she has one simple, quiet request for her birthday...

She posted her request early in the morning, and by the time I got to the link, her base wish had been fulfilled BY DOUBLE. (Edit: Now day 2 has brought 100K more! I love that you all love her so much!!!) But the more we bid, the more detail she and her team of artists can put into the products and the more she inspires us to follow our dreams as the support we need to live will find us!!! And the more we all prove the old way of publishing music by being tied to a record label is coming undone.

(For full impact, go watch this video on Amanda's site and read her birthday announcement.)

So, did you actually follow the links and watch the videos? That's your homework for the night. Just fucking do it.