Monthly Archives: May, 2013

MAY 6, 2013 - Speaking out after a show at the Messiah College that openly discriminates against gays and lesbians, musician Josh Ritter took to his Facebook page and said:

"Messiah College requires all students to sign a 'Community Covenant,' promising to, among other things, 'avoid such sinful practices as…homosexual behavior…This policy, which I see as exclusionary and bigoted, could not run more counter to my personal beliefs. If I had done my homework, and read about Messiah's policies ahead of time, I would never have agreed to play there...I won't play Messiah College again - not until they welcome, in word and deed, all members of their faith regardless of sexuality, and I urge my fellow musicians to do the same." Read Josh Ritter's full Facebook post here.  (photo credit: Sean Rowe/CC)

MAY 1, 2013 - Just when you think Ted Nugent can't sink any lower, more insane garbage pours from his sick mind and he sinks to a new low. This time, he comments on the horrible tragedy of our soldier suicide epidemic, and blames it on...wait for it...wait for it...President Barack Obama. Raw Story has a great article out on his insane mind-fart ramblings on the "The Alex Jones Show" where Nugent said, "But I'll tell you why more and more warrior heroes of the military are killing themselves: because they are in absolute frustration and heartbreak that their boss, their commander in chief violates the Constitution that he has made an oath to, while their hero warrior blood brothers are being blown to smithereens and blown up while executing their oath to the same Constitution that the president, the vice president and the attorney general violate.” Read the whole article by Stephen C. Webster on RawStory.com here.

MAY 1, 2013 - Joe Perry and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith spent the day with the crew of my heroes, the Sea Shepherd crew. They were joined by their band historian John, and got a tour of all 3 ships. The Sea Shepherd society battles illegal whaling by the Japanese, and also battle other people who kill whales senselessly and needlessly such as Faroe Island (or the Ferocious Island as we call it) who murder whales in cold blood in a sick hunt. They put their lives on the line to protect whales and all sorts of other marine life, and their exploits can be seen on TV on one of my favorite shows, Whale Wars on Animal Planet. Check out pics and more info on Omar Todds blog on WhoSay.com here, and check out the Sea Shepherd website here.  (photo credit: Tim Waters)

MAY 1, 2013 - JTMP recognizes and honors May Day, or International Worker's Day, a holiday dedicated to workers and their rights, and unions. JTMP believes we need to raise the minimum wage and strengthen unions. We urge all our supporters to get out to the streets and let your voice be heard, and fight for worker's rights. Try to find events in your local area! If you are in New York, check out the awesome stuff going on with Occupy Wall Street Music Group, for they have several events and are marching with the Guitarmy for worker's rights. Click READ MORE for a schedule of events in New York, and websites for more info.