Michael Jackson...Passes On at 50. "King of Pop" Rest in Peace

See what some other musicians had to say in a recent People Magazine article, including John Mayer, Usher, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Whitney Houston at this link.

Also, see what the Chaplain of Pop has to say in a recent blog post at Cynthia D. Wilson Speaks"

PS 22's Version of Cold Play's Viva La Vida--Exquisite...

Well, we know the music teachers at this school are really doing an excellent job. The proof is in the pudding. Take a look:



Great find. Very inspiring.

Obamanomics...

The President talks to the world about the administration's plan for economic recovery.

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John Mayer's One Splendid Evening to Benefit VH1 Save the Music Foundation

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John Mayer and friends(Gavin Rossdale, Jordin Sparks, O.A.R., Sara Bareilles, Guster and Erin McCarley) perform upcoming benefit for one night to benefit VH1 Save the Music Foundation.The concert performance will take place March 26,2006 on the New Carnival Splendor. It will be a night of great music, incredible food and open bar.

The concert event is presented by Carnival Cruise Lines and Mayercraft Carrier 2. For further information about the event go here.

IntraHealth OPEN Initiative and Youssou N'Dour Release Charity Album to Fund Open Source Training for Health Workers in Africa

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Global non-profit IntraHealth International is partnering with Grammy Award-winning artist Youssou N'Dour on a charity album titled "OPEN Remix" benefiting a new initiative created to address critical health issues in Africa by putting the latest open source software technologies directly in the hands of health workers.

Nas, Duncan Sheik and Peter Buck of R.E.M. are among the headliners donating remixes of N'Dour's song "Wake Up" to raise funds and visibility for the IntraHealth
OPEN Initiative(more)

John Mayer and Others on "Yes We Can:Voices of A Grassroots Movement" CD to Benefit Obama Campaign

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Barack Obama's presidential campaign, which has inspired a multitude of songs by stars and amateurs alike, now has an official soundtrack.

"Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement," which takes its title from an Obama campaign slogan, features John Mayer,Kanye West,John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder and others.

It will be available for sale exclusively through Obama's campaign starting Friday.
Proceeds from the CD ($24.99 for a digital download, $30 for a physical product) will help fund Obama's campaign until Nov. 4, Election Day, according to Hidden Beach Recordings, which created the CD (More...)



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John Mayer,Jerry Seinfield,Whoopi Goldberg at Exploring the Arts Benefit

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John Mayer will perform at second annual Exploring the Arts gala hosted by Susan and Tony Bennett.The purpose of the event is to raise funds to support arts education in public schools. The evening will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at Cipriani Wall Street and will be hosted by Whoopi Goldberg. Tony Bennett along with Jerry Seinfeld and John Mayer will perform at the event. Honored at the event will be Reed Hastings, Chairman, President and CEO of Netflix, Sumner Redstone, Executive Chairman, Viacom, Inc. and CBS Corporation and Steve Wynn, Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts.

Ticketing and event coordination for Susan and Tony Bennett's Exploring the Arts gala is being handled by Inez Weinstein Special Events at 212-254-6677.

In Memoriam:Leroi Moore

For more on his passing and the ATV accident read here.

Related Blogs and articles:

http://heavieroctaves.blogspot.com/2007/09/john-mayer-joins-dave-matthews-bandnas.html

News Flash- John Mayer's Another Kind of Green Eco Village-Jones Beach

Below is a News Flash on the activities that transpired on July 9,2008 at the Jones Beach venue during John Mayer's Summer Tour. It's a brief summary of all the greening groups and sponsoring organizations that were there,interested in linking up with AKOG,improving our environment and educating the fans about it.The focus of AKOG is John's concept of taking small steps each and everyday to improve our environment and to promote sustainability.Mayer has once more turned to environmental non-profit Reverb to help assist his 2008 concert scene in footprint reduction. Mayer came up with the idea of AKOG (Another Kind Of Green) as the official brand for his tours. Basically, he believes that “that small steps toward environmental sustainability can effect widespread change when multiplied by a great number of participants.”

It was really good to see the program in action and all organizations and fans working together.By the way,the concert was wonderful...

More to come soon...

Alicia Keys Innovation After Katrina in New Orleans

Alicia Keys and Lexus honor students at Frederick A. Douglass High School under a “Keys to Innovation” environmental initiative for their environmental achievements on Thursday in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Alicia Keys Continues Efforts to Heighten Perspectives About AIDS

Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine Benefit With John Mayer,Bob Saget and Others

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They have an AMAZING event coming up called "Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine"

The Los Angeles Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Musical guest John Mayer will be featured along with host Bob Saget, comedians Jeff Ross and Sarah Silverman, plus other very special guests. For further information,call 1-800-441-CURE

You may also stay tuned to Heavier Octaves Broadcast Network for further information

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John Mayer's Back To You Fund Provides Inner City Students With Musical Start

Fifth grader Tyler Greer, 10, plays the cello during ... (Autumn Pinette/ Connecticut Post )


Fourth grader Joshua Ortiz, 9, plays the violin during Waltersville School's Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa Program December 21 in the auditorium. Violin instruction at the school is funded in part by grants including John Mayer's Back to You Fund. (Autumn Pinette/ Connecticut Post )

Mayer's Back to You Fund, administered by the Wilton-based Fairfield County Community Foundation, has provided $22,000 for the 2007-08 academic year for MACH's Music Zone strings program, established in 2002 at Waltersville and Luis Munoz Marin schools.

At Waltersville, the grant is one of the program's major sources of funding (in addition to state Priority School District Program funds)(More...)

Nearly 40,000 New Orleans Residents Still In Trailers

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Almost three years after Hurricane Katrina, nearly 40,000 families still are living in vulnerable mobile homes and trailers across the U.S. Gulf Coast with another hurricane season just two months away, the top U.S. disaster official said on Wednesday(more...)


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