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July 4th on 7/4/2009 6:50:15 AM by Rob Barnett
Happy 4th!
The method to our madness at My Damn Channel has always been simple. We put independent artists we love & trust in charge of their own channels to bring you free comedy & music.
Don Was conjured up mighty free magic with the release of "Stand by Me," a new version of the Ben E. King classic - made for the people of Iran - by Iranian superstar Andy, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, John Shanks, Don Was & friends.
"Stand by Me" is only one week old today and we're closing in on the first million views worldwide! THANK YOU for sharing this song and video and free mp3 and for moving it across continents and into Iran.
Here's the first, in-depth interview with Don about how this all came about by Nicole Sandler. (giving me trouble on IE - fine on Safari?! - must need more beer)
Nicole has one of the most impressive careers in radio. She's broadcast on some of the best music radio stations across the country. A true music fan with fine taste. You can find Nicole talking music, politics and more on Air America and we also recommend her blog at RadioOrNot.com.
Nicole spoke with Don Was about putting together the "Stand by Me" project - about Was (Not Was) - and about creating, producing and curating the Wasmopolitan Cavalcade of Recorded Music here on My Damn Channel.
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Wainy Days on 5/2/2008 8:56:49 AM by Rob Barnett
First, let's clean up a rumor. As far as we know, Keith Richards was (not) at the Was (Not Was) gig last night. His 'people' were there. So was Paul McGuinness, manager of the little four piece rock band, U2.
If you wuz not at the Blender Theatre in NYC, you missed one of the funkiest, tightest nights of dance grooves in a dog's age. Was (Not Was) is essential live music medicine. SEE THIS TOUR - BUY THIS ALBUM. Here's a clip from Wednesday night in Boston of their BADASS Temptations cover.
Here's what's in the My Damn Channel pipeline.
ANDY MILONAKIS shot a short film for us with JASON MEWES (Clerks & more) - premiering next week with a chance for you to create alternate endings to their oddly artful piece o' cinema.
HARRY SHEARER is about to shoot a new My Damn Channel video and stick another swift boot in the ass of the sitting President of the United States. More on this next week.
DAVID WAIN is about to start filming Season 3 of WAINY DAYS next week!!! Debuting in June. Rumors that Elizabeth Banks is returning as "Shelly."
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Grace Helbig on 5/1/2008 4:25:08 AM by Rob Barnett
The blog is 6 months old with a slightly new look - leaving Wordpress - now living inside My Damn Channel world.
Here's a quick hitlist of insider info:
VOTE: Webby Award People's Voting ends at 9p pt / Midnight et - Tonight.
Help your brothers & sisters out. Will ya? We've got 4 nominations & 3 honors. Winners will be announced this coming Tuesday.
You Suck at Photoshop leads people's voting in Best Comedy Series. Wainy Days is not far behind. We have 2 of the 5 nominees in Best Comedy!
Harry Shearer needs your vote NOW in the MUSIC category for "Waterboardin' USA."
You Suck at Photoshop is kicking ass in the HOW-TO category.
Go to http://pv.webbyawards.com/ - register - then go to ONLINE FILM & VIDEO - where you find our 3 categories above: COMEDY, MUSIC, HOW-TO.
- DAILY GRACE is gaining steam. It's week 3 with our newest family member, Grace Helbig + we're sharing the love by auctioning off Grace's PJs worn in the "Bedtime Stories" series.
- DON WAS and WAS (NOT WAS) play NYC tonight at Blender Theatre at Gramercy. We'll be there to see one of America's best bands from the Motor City do it oh so fine and funky. There's a very hot rumor about certain rock royalty stopping by to catch this show tonight!!!
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YSAP on 4/20/2008 8:57:00 AM by Rob Barnett
Hillary & Barack look like they're both about to puke if the campaign goes another day
- Fri 4/25 opens up a new chapter in the book of "DONNIE" - amen
Boo! is the brand new album from Was (Not Was).
Quit working for a second & picture this:
You're walking down a dark road - there's a thumping sound ahead somewhere in the distance - you shuffle a little bit faster towards the sound. A light shines in the night to guide the way.
You're closer - you hear music playing louder. You see a church with a long name that doesn't sound like it belongs to any particular denomination: "The House of the Happy Redemption"
Open the door & the preacher's voice is booming : "If life has left you a little too filled with fear, worry, loneliness, forgetfullness, and despair.....then stand up and let the music back in through the bottom of your feet to the top of your aching head."
Remember how you used to feel before you had hard times invade your brain? Go get some musical medicine & a long tall glass of some "Crazy Water."
We're honored that Don Was decided to reimagine music distribution on My Damn Channel. Checkout the Wasmopolitan Cavalcade of Recorded Music - where Don has produced over 50 NEW tracks and videos - all there for you - for free.
Here's more: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/don-was-mixmeister-flash-805742.html
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Was (Not Was) on 3/26/2008 9:20:00 AM by Rob Barnett
Don Was - our Donfather - brings you the premiere of the first video & single from the new Was (Not Was) album, BOO!
Click here for "Crazy Water"
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Was (Not Was) on 3/24/2008 6:15:00 AM by Rob Barnett
BOO! is the new album from Was (Not Was) coming in two weeks on April 8th.
"Crazy Water" is the new video coming to My Damn Channel along with "more" - no really!
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Wasmopolitan on 1/31/2008 10:15:00 AM by Rob Barnett
Press: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/buzzbands/2008/01/don-was-post-he.html
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