WEST END SCHOOL BENEFIT

Hey folks I'm playing a benefit show online next Thursday at 12pm to raise money for West End School​ here in Louisville, KY. This free 10-minute show will be broadcast through Concert Window, where fans can donate to musicians during their performances. After the show I'll transfer all the proceeds to West End School.

Here's a link to where the show will appear:
https://www.concertwindow.com/dustinedge

West End School is a free, private, college preparatory elementary and middle school for at-risk young men in Louisville, KY. There is no charge for admission since all tuition expenses are paid through donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about West End School at www.westendschool.org.

Thanks for watching!

THE YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

Won't someone please think of the children? Alright. I ask that you join me in donating to The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights.

My wife and I wake up every morning and care for our kids. We get them dressed, bring them food, and attempt to make their days fulfilling and meaningful while keeping them safe. Every child deserves the right to have someone there to help them through life.

The kids that The Young Center help come to America for many reasons—political upheaval, extreme poverty, child labor, abusive homes, or just searching for their family. From where many of us sit, it's difficult to believe that this actually happens. But it absolutely does. And regardless of the circumstances, these kids need our help.

The Young Center provides legal guardians for trafficking victims and unaccompanied immigrant children who, in most cases, must navigate the immigration system alone, without an attorney or any other adult to help them.

The Young Center Child Advocates speak the children’s languages and often share the same cultural background, creating meaningful ties with each child while advocating for his or her rights so that no matter what happens—whether they remain in the US or return to their home country—their safety is ensured.

I humbly ask that you donate with me to support this organization.  We must treat the most vulnerable among us with love and guide them away from harm. Let's help these kids however we can.

Thanks.

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Here's a song by Pete Seeger...

Won't someone please think of the children? Alright. I ask that you join me in donating to The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights. My wife and I wake up every morning and care for our kids. We get them dressed, bring them food, and attempt to make their days fulfilling and meaningful while keeping them safe.

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IF WE COULD CONSIDER EACH OTHER

A NEIGHBOR, A FRIEND, OR A BROTHER

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL WORLD

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IF EACH LITTLE KID HAD ENOUGH MILK EACH DAY

IF EACH WORKING MAN HAD ENOUGH TIME TO PLAY

IF EACH HOMELESS SOUL HAD A GOOD PLACE TO STAY

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IF THERE WERE NO POOR AND THE RICH WERE CONTENT

IF STRANGERS WERE WELCOME WHEREVER THEY WENT

IF EACH OF US KNEW WHAT TRUE BROTHERHOOD MEANT

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IF WE COULD CONSIDER EACH OTHER

A NEIGHBOR, A FRIEND, OR A BROTHER

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL WORLD

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

IT COULD BE A WONDERFUL WORLD

THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Today’s organization is 

The Anti-Defamation League

There are people out there who do not believe that we are all created equal, that each of our lives are important to the same degree. Perhaps they’re afraid of what they don’t understand. Perhaps they are angry about something and feel the need to direct that anger at another group of people. Whatever the case, we cannot allow for the profileration of hatred. If humanity is going to survive, we must continue to demonstrate that love and kindness make our shared existence worth living. We must fight against discrimination however we can in order to bring about equality for everyone, everywhere.

The Anti-Defamation League fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the U.S. and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy, serving as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators, and the public. In addition to combatting hate crimes and hate on the Internet, the ADL also advocates for immigration reform, expanding LGBT rights, advancing women’s equality, and much more.

Even if you can only donate $1, please consider supporting the Anti-Defamation League so they can continue to battle against hate and discrimination, wherever it may be. And like I said before, if you can’t afford to give, please just go out and do something that makes the world a better place.

Let us not give up hope.

DONATE

Find your local affiliate

www.adl.org

Here's a song from Woody Guthrie...

Today's organization is The Anti-Defamation League. There are people out there who do not believe that we are all created equal, that each of our lives are important to the same degree. Perhaps they're afraid of what they don't understand. Perhaps they are angry about something and feel the need to direct that anger at another group of people.

ALL YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

WELL I'M GONNA TELL YOU FASCISTS

YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED

THE PEOPLE OF THIS WORLD

YEAH THEY'RE GETTING ORGANIZED

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!

RACE HATRED CANNOT STOP US

THAT'S ONE THING YOU SHOULD KNOW

YOUR BIGOTRY AND MISOGYNY

AND YOUR GREED HAVE GOT TO GO

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!

PEOPLE OF EVERY COLOR

WELL THEY'RE MARCHING SIDE BY SIDE

YEAH THEY'RE MARCHING CROSS THE FIELD

WHERE FASCISM’S GONNA DIE

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YEAH YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!

I'M GOING INTO BATTLE

WITH A GUITAR FOR A GUN

GONNA RID THIS WORLD OF SLAVERY

BEFORE THIS BATTLE’S DONE

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

ALL OF YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE

YOU'RE BOUND TO LOSE!

YEAH YOU FASCISTS BOUND TO LOSE!!

SOUND FILES 11.27.2006

Here's a series of sounds from around Prague that I captured during the second half of 2006. It wasn't until late November that I transferred them all onto an external drive, so this seemed as good a place as any to list them chronologically.

DEMO 11.23.2006 7:58am

Unless I've forgotten something, this was my first foray into string arrangements using virtual instruments. As you'll undoubtedly discover, it's very remedial. One day it would be nice to return to school to attain a more classic musical education. I suspect it would not only provide a wealth of knowledge, but augment my adeptness at composition overall. Thanks for listening.

DEMO 11.15.2006 7:38am

Here are some different versions of Prague 23.

Thanks for listening.

DEMO 11.14.2006 5:07pm

Here's Prague 22. There's no way to be sure what the original idea entailed, but here's where it progressed at a couple points the following year. Thanks for listening.

DEMO 11.10.2006 6:49am

Prague 20 didn't have any audio, so here's Prague 21. This file is from early 2008 even though I started in late 2006. I'm pretty sure the original idea didn't include all the FX layered on top of everything. Either way, it's not all that great...

Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.17.2006 8:40am

Here's Prague 19. Later files again since I don't know how to use technology or organize much of anything for that matter...
Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.15.2008 4:51pm

Here are a couple different version of Prague 18.

Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.13.2006 6:28am

Here's Prague 17.

Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.13.2006 3:27am

Here's Prague 16.

Yet again, the versions below are from a good bit later than the initial idea as a result of my shoddy file saving techniques. I don't know how close Version 1 compares to what I came up with originally in October 2006, but who cares?

Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.13.2006 1:48am

Here's Prague 15.

The folder says this idea originated in October 2006, but the earliest file I have is from February 2009. There's no way of knowing what changes may have happened between that time since I was still dumb enough not to number my sessions. As I may have mentioned, the dates and times listed above in the titles for each post refer to the moment when the file was first created, even though the files are always from a later date when I had made some actual progress.

Blah Blah Blah.

This was the idea that led to Weights & Measures, the second track off By The Numbers.

Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.13.2006 12:42am

Here's Prague 14.

Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.12.2006 10:02am

Here's Prague 13. There were quite a few versions so I'll just post all of them. Have fun figuring out the differences if you feel so inclined. Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.12.2006 5:43am

Here's Prague 12. This idea began in October 2006 but didn't get bounced out until later for whatever reason. Although I think the first version is fairly similar to the original idea, there's unfortunately no way of knowing for certain since I still wasn't numbering sessions at this point.

Thanks for listening.

INTRODUCING...

August Calvin Edge

DEMO 10.12.2006 4:52am

Here's Prague 11.
Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.12.2006 3:54am

Here's Prague 10. Thanks for listening.

DEMO 10.11.2006 5:18am

This idea was started in 2006, although this version is actually from 2008. I couldn't find the original. This one is fairly close. Thanks for listening.