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SpidelBlog hosted a live jam session on Monday night at the studio of Chris White featuring Heather Spidel.

Was NOT impressed with Justin.TV’s audio compression on live audio. Review tomorrow. But for now… here is a little of what we caught on Seesmic:

I am so happy! My good friend Will (whom I often compare to HST) told me about this. I worked with Alex Gibney when he did “Taxi to the Darkside” while I was working at Amnesty International. Alex won an Oscor for this powerful film. I am so very excited to see him doing this film. Check it:

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

“From Oscar-wining director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson’s life-his intense and ill fated relationship with the Hell’s Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Narrated by Johnny Depp.” Trailer after the jump.

Kick. Ass.

Point of personal privilege.

I am taking a step back a bit from current news and sharing with you the single most powerful (yet simple) song I have ever heard. This song was in the early 90’s. It was when I was just coming out of hanging out with some gangs in Glendale . If I had not heard this song, connected to the depth of the lyrics and held on to every word… I might be in a different place. This one song helped connect me with compassion and the need to work toward a greater good that my parents had taught me indirectly.

I have been doing a lot of self reflection as of late… A LOT… and I wanted to share with you this song, as it still means the world to me. This guy was 16 when he wrote this. This is about an open heart…

if i told you he was your brother
you’d reminisce then you would go about your day
if said you oughta give him some of your water
you’d shake your canteen and walk away
and the perception taht divides you from him, is a lie
for some reason you never asked why
this is not a black white world
you can’t afford to believe in your side
this is not a black and white world
to be alive i say the colors must swirl
and i believe that maybe today
we will all get to appreciate
the beauty of grey
if i told you she was your mother
would you analyze the situation and be gone?
if i said you oughta give her some of your water
your eyes would light up like the dawn
and the perception that divides you from her, is a lie
for some reason we never asked why
this is not a black white world
you can’t afford to believe in your side
this is not a black and white world
to be alive i say the colors must swirl
and i believe that maybe today
we will all get to appreciate
the beauty of grey
the beauty of grey
the beauty of grey
the beauty of grey
look into your eyes
no daylight
new day now
this is not a black and white world
to be alive i say the colors must swirl
and i believe that maybe today
we will appreciate the beauty of grey
this is not a black and white world
to be alive i say the colors must swirl
and i believe that maybe today
we will all get appreciate
yes we will all get to appreciate
the beauty of grey

Better video quality next time. This was done last minute:

Please join us for a one-of-a-kind coffee event percolating in Downtown Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Fair Trade Café, the Valley’s premiere coffee house featuring Fair Trade (fair social and environmental standards) and organic products.

Les Beans a’la Fair Trade Café will feature a rare interactive coffee roasting with renowned roaster Scott Gilliland of Adventure Coffee Roasting in addition to a delicious coffee cupping (tasting), dessert pairings and a Coffee 101 tutorial. Truly a delightful “demitasse” for those discriminating connoisseurs and aficionados who cherish their coffee and would like to learn more!

This unique engagement is in celebration of the 15th Anniversary of Arizona Women in Tune (AZWIT)*, as the weekend of events culminates with an afternoon of all things java. To mark this occasion, all guests will receive a 1 lb. bag of AZWIT 15th Anniversary Blend, a specially designed product created exclusively by our Fair Trade coffee roaster and only available during this event. Continue reading →