Submit Spoken Word Pieces for a Compilation!

There’s this great fellow who has the name of Ed Halliday. He has been wanting to receive submissions for a spoken word tape compilation for a few months now but so far only has one. He’d like more.

In a nutshell, this compilation will be predominantly spoken word pieces that can have any assortment of accompaniment with it. Has anyone ever heard of a band called Kicking Giant? There’s this absolutely brilliant spoken word song called The Town Idiot that is pretty much my favorite spoken word song / piece ever (aside from everything that I’ve seen Elissa Ball present as of lately).

You don’t have to be a band, established or recognized artist to do this. If you are thinking about submitting anything, you should probably just do it.

This is a good thing.

You can converse with Ed about this and submit material via his email zebrajones01@gmail.com

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By Kenneth – July 20, 2010

Carousel Fest 2010 Needs YOU!

Killer cool.

Last years’ Carousel Fest was great. It was great because of the bands and venues both mostly because we had some fucking-amazing volunteers. Take Chloe, Susanna and Mike-for example (pictured above from right to left). They were so into volunteering and having fun doing it. Just look at those fun poses!

“But, Kenneth, what are you getting at, bra-dude?”

What I’m getting at is if you’re interested in volunteering for Carousel Fest 2010, then contact me via slashedtires@gmail.com. This year Carousel Fest will be taking place from August 27th to the 29th.

We’re so excited about this.

Like, totally.

(here are some photos from last year)

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By Kenneth – July 20, 2010

Update: Jail Support for Fin & Patrick

Fin and Patrick are now being formally charged for Class C Felony level Malicious Mischief. On Wednesday, July 21st at 8 AM we will be meeting outside of the King County Courthouse for court room solidarity. King County Courthouse is located at 516 3rd Ave, and the arraignment will be in court room E1201.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the initial investigation, spread the word, made/dumpstered food, cleaned up, let them borrow bail money ( the returned bail is being issued as a check and mailed to the person who formally posted it, so it will be a little bit of a process to return it, but it will be returned hopefully by the end of the month), covered shifts, or offered help or solidarity a number of ways that might be unrecognized. It is really inspiring to watch our community mobilize so quickly. I hope we are also able to engage in emotional solidarity with each other, finding ways to process and engage with stress so that we can keep this kind of support sustainable.

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By arcticcircle – July 16, 2010

court/jail support for fin and patrick

UPDATE: patrick and fin are out of jail! friends were able to bail them out yesterday evening, and celebrate. they will have a second appearance before the judge today, july 14th, at 2:30pm at the king county jail. they will either be unconditionally released, or receive their charges. thanks to everyone who came to jail, stood up during their hearings, pitched in on their bail, and brought patrick and fin home!

two dear friends of the diy community, patrick and fin, were arrested late sunday night. they are being held in the jail downtown and have a hearing tomorrow, july 13th, at 2:30pm. the judge will decide if they can be released on bail.

UPDATE: we’re gathering outside the king county jail at 2pm! if you can, please come and support them – it’s important to show the judge that patrick & fin do have a community watching.

this page will be updated with information about their situation after the hearing.

(and remember that folks arrested at the april 9th march have another pre-trial hearing on monday, july 19th at 10am in room 1103. hopefully it will be their last!)

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By seattlediy – July 12, 2010