We were one of the fortunate people to win tickets for the event through the lottery system. I couldn’t believe how fortunate we were to even be in attendance. Last night was a night for the history books and the air was magical and the crowd was electric. I liked that they had a couple of ordinary people tell their story and why Obama is their man. All joking aside, it really did feel good to be an American last night. I saw a McCain ad last night on TV where he congratulated Obama for becoming the first African American nominated for president. It was weird and I thought I was in an alternate universe. Answer Obama’s call to get involved by starting a new career in education. Degrees are available in Elementary & Secondary Education; start yours today!

Bruce Springsteen-Born in the USA [mp3]

There are a couple of options.

The Onion party at LaRumba w/Ted Leo and special guests
Free, but you must RSVP email vip@theonion.com with Onion DNC Party in the subject and your name in
the email body.

or

Go to Donnybrook and register for the VIP treatment for the following:

Clipse
The Cool Kids
Spank Rock DJs
Dj Vajra
Jet Hotel

*** Nortec Collective
*** Voto Latino Party DNC
*** Vinyl
*** 08.27.08

This star studded event thrown by Rosario Dawson and Mayor Gavin Newsom at the Vinyl Nightclub had all the Latino stars in attendance, Wilder Valderrama, Jessica “don’t call me Latina” Alba, Sofia Vergara, and Fat Joe. It made me sad because I had never seen Nortec, but there were all these politicos/social climbers just meandering about on the roof and not really paying attention. Little did they know that the sounds of Narco-tec were oozing from the speakers.

Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible- AKA 47 [mp3]

I’m speechless. I thought Rage was one of those bands that I had left and dismissed years ago. I will be digging up Evil Empire this evening. Wayne Kramer from MC5 joined the group for “Kick Out the Jams”.

Rage Against the Machine – Wake Up! [mp3]
MC5-Kick Out the Jams [mp3]

VIP passes to Clipse
* The Cool Kids
* Spank Rock DJs
* DJ VAJRA

Go to Donnybrook and register for the VIP treatment!

Clipse
The Cool Kids
Spank Rock DJs
Dj Vajra
Jet Hotel
Thursday August 28th

Clipse-You Don’t Even Know [mp3]
The Cool Kids-Gettin It (f. Lil Wayne) [mp3]

::: Free DNC SHOW

So the Public Enemy show that wasn’t going to happen is finally happening.

Public Enemy-Bring the Noise [mp3]

Public Enemy – Free show! Boulder Theatre
w/ Higher Minds, Night Kitchen & Audible Audities
Free admission with 16+ ID
Wednesday, August 27, 8:30 pm

Free show for ages 16+ with ID. First come first serve at the door.

Public Enemy rewrote the rules of hip-hop, becoming the most influential and controversial rap group of the late ’80s and, for many, the definitive rap group of all time. Building from Run-D.M.C.’s street-oriented beats and Boogie Down Productions’ proto-gangsta rhyming, Public Enemy pioneered a variation of hardcore rap that was musically and politically revolutionary. With his powerful, authoritative baritone, lead rapper Chuck D rhymed about all kinds of social problems, particularly those plaguing the Black community, often condoning revolutionary tactics and social activism. It was chaotic and invigorating music, made all the more intoxicating by Chuck D’s forceful vocals and the absurdist raps of his comic foil Flavor Flav. More Info / Buy Tickets

Cinemocracy Rocks

I’m pretty bummed that I’ll be missing this event , but for those in town, check this out on Monday night!!!

Okkervil River-Our Life is not a Movie or Maybe [mp3]

240 Minute Running Time

Featuring:
The Apples in Stereo
Okkervil River
Jill Sobule
the top ten films from the Cinemocracy film festival
and many, many more.

Presented by Starz & GOOD
GOOD has teamed up with the Denver Film Society, Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and the Denver 2008 Host Committee to offer $20 GOOD Seats at Cinemocracy Rocks, guaranteeing you a seat at this fantastic event.

Your $20 payment gets you 1 year (6 issues) of GOOD Magazine, as well as a GOOD (preferred) Seat at the Cinemocracy Rocks screening and concert. All $20 is designated for your magazine subscription and 100% of the money will be paid to the Denver Film Society (a 501(c)3 non profit organization) as a charitable contribution.

Sponsored By:
Starz, GOOD, Aquafina, PepsiCo, Montesqueue, & Urban Market Development LLC

Do you remember reading about that free Public Enemy show that was suppose to happen Tuesday at the Capitol put on by Recreate 68, yeah, Public Enemy isn’t playing, but Chuck D and DeVotchKa will be playing a free show that Wednesday.

Public Enemy – Bring the Noise [mp3]
DeVotchKa-Curse Your Little Heart [mp3]

Come join us for a free concert and rally during the DNCC! We are gathering to CHANGE OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM NOW!

WHEN: August 27th, kick-off at 2pm
WHERE: Sunken Gardens Park at 8th and Speer Downtown
WHAT: Concert by DeVotchKa, Chuck D of Public Enemy to emcee with Jim Hightower, Free clinics providing holistic care (massage, acupuncture, etc), Food, Childcare, Art and More!
WHY: Because it’s time to put patients before big corporate profits, and for portable, equitable, affordable and accessible quality healthcare for everyone!
WHO: EVERYONE!!!! If you are a healthcare professional, come in your scrubs!

Spread the word! You can RSVP to this event by clicking on the following link: http://www.healthcareunited.org/DNC

We’ll see all of you there!

According to this press release, the Flobots will be sharing the DNC stage with a performance w/Rage Against the Machine.

Flobots-Handlebars (DJ Shadow Remix) [mp3] Thanks So Much Silence!

FLOBOTS TO MAKE GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCE WITH RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE IN DENVER ON AUGUST 27th

Concert To End War at Denver Coliseum During Democratic National Convention

A statement from Flobots:

“During the last week of this month, Denver will host the Democratic National Convention. Given the many individuals, organizations, and entities who will be in our hometown that week with various agendas, the band wanted to make clear our goals for the week.

Our goals during the DNC are:

To celebrate the fact that a progressive African-American candidate running a grassroots campaign on an antiwar platform has secured the nomination of a major political party.

To claim this nomination as a victory for the antiwar movement.

To reaffirm our moral obligation to end the occupation of Iraq, support the reconstruction of Iraq, and fully fund veterans’ benefits.

To call attention to ongoing efforts to address other forms of violence and neglect in US foreign and domestic policy.

To commit ourselves to transforming this country into a resource for peacemaking and sustainability.

To meet these goals, we will participate in a variety of events and activities and engage in dialogue with those around us. Whatever your role in the convention, we invite you to get involved in the following ways:

* Do all within your power to ensure the safety of all people you encounter, regardless of ideology or role.
* Help educate yourself and others by participating in workshops and events scheduled for the week.
* Join us on Wednesday, August 27th at the Denver Coliseum unite with Rage Against The Machine, The Coup, State Radio, Wayne Kramer, and 10,000 to call for an end to the occupation of Iraq.

With the eyes of the world on Denver, we have an opportunity to begin embodying the America we would like to become. As Langston Hughes said, “America never was America to me, and yet I swear this oath- America will be!”