the Week in Rock for Hunger

Welcome back College students!!! Rock for Hunger wishes you all the best in your studies, and an AMAZING semester!!! It’s time again for the week in Rock for Hunger. We always have many great events, and volunteer opportunities available each week for you. Check out what we have going on this week:

Monday – Food Sharing (Orlando, FL)
Our weekly Food Sharing will take place as it has for the past year and a half. At 6:45pm we meet on the corner of Magnolia and Washington in Downtown Orlando. Feel free to bring canned goods, clothes, or just yourself. For more info e-mail us at: volunteer@rockforhunger.org.

Wednesday – Rock for Hunger Fest 3 Meeting (Orlando, FL)
We will be meeting at 6pm in the Downtown Orlando Library. Please e-mail me asap if this time and day will work. It is a date change from Tuesday’s, but your Executive Director has a new commitment every Tuesday at 7pm. E-mail me at concerts@rockforhunger.org.

Thursday – Organize a Food Drive!!!
We are running low on food after a rough second summer. Organize a food drive at your school, company, or event. For details, or questions on how to effectively organize a food drive, contact us at: info@rockforhunger.org.

Friday – SOJA & THE SUPERVILLAINS @ The Plaza Theatre (Orlando, FL)
Get a Rock for Hunger Fest 3 preview by checking out the Supervillains open up for the ultimate rising reggae band SOJA!!! This is an All Ages show, and doors open at 7pm. Click here for more info.

Saturday – Rock for Hunger Board of Directors Meeting (Orlando, FL)
Want to check out what goes on behind the scenes, or got an idea for an event, or how to improve Rock for Hunger? E-mail us for directions to the Board Meeting. We meet every first Saturday at 10am-11:30am. E-mail: cgoyzueta@rockforhunger.org.

Have an AWESOME week! Make sure to register to vote at Rock the Vote, and let your voice be heard!!!

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Featured Artist of the Week: Pepper

This week's Featured Artist, Pepper, is a great example of a band that has worked really hard to become one of the biggest acts in their genre. Rock for Hunger' Executive Director, Chris Goyzueta, has had the pleasure of speaking with them at one of their shows earlier this year and has since been an avid follower of the band. I have even caught him singing some Pepper tunes while driving in his car.

To refresh everyone's memory. Here are those interviews:







Pepper will be playing in St. Augustine tonight at the cleverly titled "St. Augustine Amphitheater." Be sure to check them out if you can make the drive. Check out their music on their Myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/pepperlive

Upcoming Schedule:

Aug 28 2008 6:00P	Koka Booth Amphitheatre	Cary, North Carolina
Aug 29 2008 8:00P	The Tabernacle	Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 30 2008 6:00P	Mizner Park Amphitheatre	Boca Raton, Florida
Aug 31 2008 6:00P	St. Augustine Amphitheatre	St. Augustine, Florida
Sep 2 2008 7:00P	Cains Ballroom	Tulsa OK
Sep 3 2008 7:00P	Tequila Jungle	Lubbock, TX
Sep 5 2008 4:00P	Mesa Amphitheatre	Phoenix, Arizona
Sep 6 2008 6:00P	Open Air Theatre	San Diego CA
Sep 20 2008 7:00P	Cal State University, Stanislaus	Turlock CA
Oct 2 2008 7:30P	Big Fresno Fair	Fresno, CA
Oct 4 2008 6:00P	X-Fest	Las Vegas NV
Oct 11 2008 7:00P	Sunshine Theatre	Albuquerque NM
Oct 15 2008 7:00P	House of Rock	Corpus Christi, TX
Oct 16 2008 7:00P	White Rabbit	San Antonio, TX
Oct 17 2008 7:00P	House of Blues	Dallas, TX
Oct 18 2008 7:00P	Stubb’s (Outdoor)	Austin, TX
Oct 19 2008 7:00P	House of Blues	Houston, TX
Oct 25 2008 8:00P	Rechter Theatre	Townson MD
Oct 26 2008 8:00P	Fillmore NY @ Irving PLaza	New York NY
Oct 28 2008 7:00P	St. Andrew’s Hall	Detroit, MI
Oct 29 2008 8:00P	Newport Music Hall	Columbus, OH
Oct 30 2008 8:00P	Madison Theater	Covington KY
Oct 31 2008 7:00P	Metro	Chicago, IL
Nov 2 2008 8:00P	UEA	Norwich UK
Nov 3 2008 8:00P	Roadmender	Northampton UK
Nov 4 2008 8:00P	Brangwyn Hall	Swansea UK
Nov 5 2008 8:00P	Great Hall	Exeter UK
Nov 6 2008 8:00P	Carling Academy	Bristol UK
Nov 8 2008 8:00P	Rock City	Nottingham UK
Nov 9 2008 8:00P	Carling Academy	Birmingham UK
Nov 10 2008 8:00P	Southampton Guildhall	Southampton UK
Nov 11 2008 8:00P	Carling Academy	Oxford UK
Nov 12 2008 8:00P	Astoria	London UK
Nov 15 2008 8:00P	Academy Leeds	Leeds UK
Nov 16 2008 8:00P	Manchester University	Manchester UK
Nov 17 2008 8:00P	Northumbria University	Newcastle UK
Nov 18 2008 8:00P	Moshulu	Aberdeen UK
Nov 19 2008 8:00P	ABC Glasgow	Glasgow UK

- Logan Lenz; Treasurer/ Event Coordinator, Rock For Hunger
"Whenever you are sincerely pleased, you are nourished." ~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Featured Artist of the Week: The Secret State

I don't think I could post this any later than I am. In a few hours, the concert that I was supposed to be referencing and helping to promote via this blog, will have started and the Featured Artist will have rocked the Haven. Tonight, although the post may be short, The Secret State's talent should not be undermined or overlooked.

Jacksonville's The Secret State have been avid Rock for Hunger supporters for over a year now. Their involvement and dedication to the cause is not the reason they are being profiled as a featured artist, however. Simply by listening to a few tracks on their MySpace page, you will be able to hear the reason why Rock for Hunger chooses to continue to invite the band out to many events. Songs like "Move to Me" and "Look at Me Honestly and Lie" are two of my personal favorites and offer a healthy dose of TSS's catchy alternative rock sound. The songs come from the band's latest release, "Erase the Memories," which is something worth picking up.

As aforementioned, the Secret State will be at the Haven tonight, August 22nd. They will be appearing with a great list of rock bands including Spoone, Afterglow Radio, and Stereoside. TSS will take the stage at 9:30, so make sure you are there to check them out.

I hope to see everyone there in a few hours.

Upcoming Schedule:

Aug 22 2008 8:00P The Haven - w/ Stereoside & Afterglow Radio Winter Park, FL


- Logan Lenz; Treasurer/ Event Coordinator, Rock For Hunger
"Action indeed is the sole medium of expression for ethics." ~~~ Jane Addams

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2nd Annual Summertime Blues

Tomorrow night is the 2nd Annual Summertime Blues at AKA Lounge organized by Chris Goyzueta from Rock for Hunger. This will feature one of Rock for Hunger’s favorite bands K-G & the Band, and many other great performers. Also, enjoy free Captain Moran Shots till midnight.

AkA Lounge is located at 68 E. Pine St. Orlando, FL 32801 on the corner of Magnolia Ave and Pine St. Right upstairs of Pine St. Bar. Don’t miss this amazing event! For more info check out the flyers below, or visit: myspace.com/thesummertimeblues2008

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Featured Artist of the Week: Afterglow Radio

If you asked me what is in my CD player right now, I would undoubtedly respond with "Afterglow Radio." Their new album, which is slated for release this weekend at their show on Saturday, August 16th at the Social, is the most well-rounded and versatile rock record I have heard all year. The album, dubbed Find Yourself Again features a plethora of radio-friendly tracks, including "Wasted," "Not My Love Song," and "I'm Running."

Afterglow Radio has been on tour for the last week in preparation for their CD release party this weekend. They have been sweeping through Florida with another Endagon Entertainment artist, Uncrowned. The CD release show will feature Uncrowned, In Passing, and special guests.

For a band that has been rocking the Central Florida area for a few years now, AGR show no sign of exhaustion. In fact, there is no question that they are hotter and more popular than ever. As their fanbase continues to grow throughout the nation, one should definitely keep a tab on this talented group of guys.

Check out their MySpace, buy their new CD, and come out to the release party this Saturday night. Take part in the "Afterglow Revolution" before it takes over the world.

Upcoming Schedule:

Aug 7 2008 8:00P	Bourbon Street Station	Jacksonville, Florida
Aug 8 2008 8:00P	Vinyl w/ Uncrowned	Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 9 2008 8:00P	The Nick w/Uncrowned	Birmingham, Alabama
Aug 10 2008 7:00P	SMITH’S OLDE BAR	Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 12 2008 8:00P	"END OF SUMMER TOUR"	Raleigh, North Carolina
Aug 13 2008 8:00P	Handlebar w/ Uncrowned	Greenville, South Carolina
Aug 14 2008 8:00P	Soho’s w/ Uncrowned	Columbus, Georgia
Aug 16 2008 9:30P	The Social CD Release Party	Orlando, Florida
Aug 22 2008 8:00P	The Haven w/Stereoside	Winter Park, Florida
Aug 28 2008 8:00P	Backstage Lounge	Gainesville, Florida
Sep 17 2008 8:00P	The Plaza w/ Luna Halo and Run Run Run	Orlando, Florida

- Logan Lenz; Treasurer/ Event Coordinator, Rock For Hunger

"The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests." ~~ Epictetus

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Rising Stars Battle of the Bands

This past weekend we had the first ever Rising Stars Battle of the Bands, in which the winner will play at Rock for Hunger Fest 3 on Saturday November 15, 2008. The first round got all kicked off at Central Station on Saturday with Pop Suicide, Mechanical Mayhem, and Lunatic Picnic. This battle of the bands was based on a point system which gave bands points for pre-selling tickets, people coming to see them on the day of the show, volunteering, wearing the RFH shirts, and their fans brining canned goods. It was a really tight race on Saturday with Pop Suicide coming out on top.

Sunday was a really amazing show at Back Booth with three amazing bands: Black Ship Sky, Built to be Broken, and Satellite. All bands had a very high score, but Black Ship Sky killed it by scoring in every category. The band had almost all of their friends bring in canned goods, and sold all of their pre sale tickets. They volunteered on Monday night, promote Rock for Hunger on XL, and were all rocking the shirt on stage. Both Black Ship Sky and Pop Suicide are going to go to the final round to be in October with the winner of August 30th and a wild card pick. This wild card just may come from the Sunday show.

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Featured Artist of the Week: The Hush Sound

So this post is late. A few days late actually. All I can do is apologize for my tardiness. Hopefully we can put that nonsense aside and acknowledge this week's featured artist: The Hush Sound.

Rock for Hunger's Executive Director, Chris Goyzueta, interviewed the Hush Sound a few months back when they were in town with Panic at the Disco. There, the band showed a sincere interest in R4H, its cause, and what Chris was looking to do in the future. Combined with their raw talent and escalating popularity, there is no way we could deny them of a featured artist spot this week.

The Hush Sound's unique pairing of male/female vocal stylings truly make for an interesting musical experience. Songs like "Honey" and "We Intertwined" reveal their blend of soft-indie-pop music best. These Illinois natives thrive on their whimsical sound and simplistic writing. Check out their music on their MySpace page by clicking here.

After their successful stint on tour with Panic at the Disco, the Hush Sound is now headlining their own club tour. They will be in Orlando, Florida at the Social on August 16th. For those that can make it out, I definitely suggest doing so.

Upcoming Shows:

Aug 10 2008 6:30P	Antone’s	Austin, TX
Aug 11 2008 7:00P	The Door	Dallas, TX
Aug 12 2008 4:30P	IN STORE: Cactus	Houston, TX
Aug 12 2008 6:30P	Warehouse Live	Houston, TX
Aug 14 2008 6:30P	The State Theater	St. Petersburg, FL
Aug 15 2008 7:30P	The Culture Room	Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aug 16 2008 7:00P	The Social	Orlando, FL
Aug 17 2008 7:30P	Jack Rabbit’s	Jacksonville, FL
Aug 18 2008 7:00P	The Loft	Atlanta, GA
Aug 19 2008 6:30P	Greene Street	Greensboro, NC
Aug 21 2008 6:30P	Ottobar	Baltimore, MD
Aug 22 2008 6:30P	The Fillmore	Philadelphia, PA
Aug 23 2008 7:00P	Webster Theatre	Hartford, CT
Aug 24 2008 6:30P	Xtreme Wheelz	Buffalo, NY
Aug 25 2008 6:00P	School of Rock	South Hackensack, NJ
Sep 1 2008 8:00P	Quattro	Osaka, JPN
Sep 3 2008 8:00P	BLITZ	Tokyo, JPN

- Logan Lenz; Treasurer/ Event Coordinator, Rock For Hunger
"Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom."~~ Euripides

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Episode One - Rock for Hunger Fest 3

Are you Ready!!! It’s time for Rock for Hunger Fest 3 on Saturday November 15, 2008. Check out “Episode One” of our podcast. This podcast will feature many videos from events that we are at, updates on Rock for Hunger Fest 3, special interviews, live performances, and much more.

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