Talent Lineup for Neighborhood Inaugural Ball and Kids' Inaugural Concert
Tuesday January 20Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, JAY-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder to perform, Nick Cannon to DJ at Neighborhood Inaugural Ball Airing Exclusively on ABC
Monday, January 19Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow to perform with Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, Usher and Shaquille O'Neal scheduled to appear during Kids' Inaugural Concert Airing Exclusively on Disney Channe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced today the producers and initial talent lineup for "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration," which will air live on ABC (8:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, Tuesday, January 20), and the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert honoring military families airing on Disney Channel (8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, Monday, January 19).
Musical performers scheduled for the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, JAY-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder. Nick Cannon will DJ the event. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Musical performances for the Kids' Inaugural event include the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow. Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, and Usher Raymond IV are also scheduled to appear. 13-year-old Perry Rubin, daughter of entertainment reporter Sam Rubin, will be the special backstage correspondent. Additional performers and guests will be announced as they are confirmed.
Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss/White Cherry Entertainment are Executive Producers of the Neighborhood Inaugural ball, with Glenn Weiss directing. White Cherry Entertainment is also executive producing the 2009 Super Bowl Halftime Show and the 2009 Tony Awards, with Weiss also serving as Director.
The Kids' Inaugural concert special is executive produced by Greg Sills. Sills previously produced The Concert for New York (post-9/11), the Kids Choice Awards, and the VH1 Rock Honors. Louis J. Horvitz is the director.
"We are honored and excited to have such top level talent performing and producing these events," said Emmett S. Beliveau, Executive Director of the PIC. "Working with ABC and Disney, we are bringing these exciting performances into the homes of millions of Americans to make this the most open and accessible inauguration celebration ever."
The PIC today also announced Ricky Kirshner is the Executive Producer for all PIC TV events and Lisa Geers is the Excecutive in charge of production for all PIC TV events.
In an effort to make this inaugural celebration open and accessible to all Americans, President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever "Neighborhood Inaugural Ball," the premier event of inauguration evening, on January 20th. To help bring this unique event to neighborhoods across the nation, ABC will broadcast "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration." The event will air live from the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.,TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET).
On MONDAY, JANUARY 19 (8:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET) Disney Channel will present "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert celebration from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. honoring military families. This inaugural concert celebration will be hosted by Mrs. Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and their families. The event will be simulcast on Radio Disney, and will be streamed on Disney.com immediately following the culmination of the telecast on Disney Channel.
Beginning January 16, Disney.com guests are invited to join the celebration on the Kids Inaugural pagewww.Disney.com/USA which will feature polls, games and videos on the concert performers and a component which allows guests to chat with friends and send "shout outs" by texting USA, their first name and message to DISNEY (347639). Standard carrier fees apply and a parent's permission is required if users are under age 18.
source: http://kids.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxFXf
I am so excited to present a song that I composed, "Change We Can Believe In"! It was inspired by President-Elect Barack Obama's campaign theme, and will be sung at the Inauguration Choral Festival in Washington, DC in January 2009. I have taught it to 2 high school choirs in Chicago, IL: Morgan Park HS (who is invited to the Inauguration Choral Festival), and to King College Prep (my alma mater-class of 1974). What a privilege it is to give back to the community, and my hope is that this song will encourage the singers, as well as the listeners, to pursue a more excellent way.
Here is the link to Morgan Park choir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=755vrFw4vSo They are singing to the cd instrumental track.
There is a live version, with me on the piano, as sung by King College Prep: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S3XLqKAJh8
YESSS!!!
Don't forget my 5 Obama songs for your Inauguration party night CD!!! Or for any other events you are planning.
Of course, you can choose which one(s) you'd like to download, but why not grab 'em all? They're FREE!
Yes We Did!
John, http://willobamawin.com/
Will Obama Win?"Pleased to serve the cause"
The folks at internet radio company Slacker have created a radio station based on the favored music of Barack Obama and his campaign.
Obama Radio includes Senator Obama's personal song picks (as detailed a recent Blender Magazine article), tracks from his favorite artists (specified in articles in Rolling Stone and others), music heard at Obama events and several tracks from the Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement CD. Many of the tracks from that CD include portions of Obama's speeches mixed into the songs.
You'll hear Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, John Mellencamp, James Brown, Ben Harper, John Mayer, India.Arie and many more.
Check it out here: http://www.slacker.com/?sid=prog:1277 and spread the word. It's a great addition to any Obama party, phone bank or just good listening.
YES WE CAN!
Does anyone know where to find the Soul/R&B song that has been playing on the radio
"I support Barack Obama"
Anyone??
Please contact me if you do or post a link on this board!!
The chorus goes like this:
I support Barack Obama
Rockin' till the troops come home
Never been a better time
John, bombed, bombed, bombed when he ran / John, bombed, bombed, bombed when he ran / Oh John my man, fold up your hand / John my man / You had Barcack down in the pollin’ / Barcack ‘n Biden reelin’ John my man, you bombed / Bombed when you ran
Hitched up your pants, hoisted up your lance / Snatched up Sarah P on a glance just for a chance / With Palin’s brand, brand, brand, brand Palin’s brand / To make your stand / You had Barcack down in the hole ‘n / Barcack ‘n Biden kneelin’ John my man, John, John / Bombed when you ran
John, bombed, bombed, bombed when he ran / John, bombed, bombed, bombed when he ran / John my man, lost your last hand / John my man / You had Barcack down in the hold ‘n / Barcack ‘n Biden heelin’ / John my man, John, John / Bombed when you ran
Lied to the news / Lied your face blue / Lied like a fool / But you knew you dished doo-doo / John my man, John, John, / Bombed when you ran / Bombed, bombed, bombed, bombed when you ran / You had Barcack down at the goal ‘n / Barcack ‘n Biden sealed in / John my man, John, John / Bombed when you ran
John bombed, bombed, bombed when he ran / John, bombed, bombed, bombed when he ran / John my man / Made your last stand / John my man / You had Barcack down in the pollin’Barcack ‘n Biden kneelin’ / John my man, John, John, / Bombed when you ran
John my man, John my man, / John my man, John my man, / John my man, John my man, / John my man, John my man, / You had Barcack down in the pollin’Barcack ‘n Biden kneelin’ / John my man, John, John, / John Also Ran.
Hello, Everyone!
My name is John and back in February I opened WillObamaWin.com, with its Forum, and featuring my FIVE new and singable songs for Obama. Unique! See our videos on YouTube too: http://www.youtube.com/user/WOWObama
I watch CNN constantly from here in Europe, where we love Barack! Tonight, the last night of the wonderful Democratic Convention, will be called "Change We Can Believe In". So is one of my songs (and probably the best of them!): http://www.WillObamaWin.com/wow_songs/change_we_can_believe_in.mp3
Will it be played at the Convention? As things stand, I don't think so but, if you can do something to help get it played, that would be fantastic.
I've been offering to send free CDs to any organisation or person that forms part of the Democratic Party for ages, with little response. It's too late to get one to you for tonight, but you can download the MP3s or wave files and make your own CD: http://willobamawin.com/getmp3s.htm
Change We Can Believe In? Yes! You can change things TONIGHT by getting "Change We Can Believe In" by John Lord played!
Yes you can! Yes WE can!! Hope, Help, Obama...
Thanks soooh much,
John from WillObamaWin.com - "Pleased to serve the cause". http://www.WillObamaWin.com/
Hi everyone,
I have started making videos of my five Obama songs at http://willobamawin.com/songs.htm - you can already see the first three videos at http://willobamawin.com/videos.htm
I had no idea how to make videos - I'm a songwriter! - but I've found a great site that does them for you. Take a look via my site http://www.gotoanimoto.com/ - if you need short or long videos, the Animoto system is great!
They are all automatic, completely customized, and it takes just minutes; no two videos are ever the same, you have unlimited shorts for free and they are created by TV and film producers.
I'm really pleased because I needed videos for YouTube, MySpace, etc., and this has solved my problem.
All comments welcome!
John.
I have opened a new Links Page at http://willobamawin.com/links.htm - if you would like me to link to your own Obama site, to your event, your parade, your local Democratic Party organisation or whatever may help, just ask.
Go to http://willobamawin.com/ and click on Contact Us.
Oh, and do please tell *everybody* about the uniquely singable Obama songs at http://willobamawin.com/songs.htm
John, WillObamaWin.com - "Pleased to serve the cause".
Hi, everyone! I spent my Sunday doing a bit of 'housework' over at WillObamaWin.com It was never hard to find your way around, but now it's a breeze. Do drop in and sail around the new site...
Don't forget to ask for a free CD for your Dem events: http://willobamawin.com/getmp3s.htm
See you soon,
It is now possible to download the MP3 files of all my Obama songs! There is no need to e-mail me anymore - just go to http://willobamawin.com/getmp3s.htm and download at will.
I am also offering a FREE CD to anyone who will use the songs in public to promote Barack's Campaign. Just contact me with details of your event plans and you will have the Obama songs to blast out over America! Don't hesitate to get in touch...
Yes we can,
You can now request the original MP3 files of all the songs at WillObamaWin.com! If you would like a CD, the cost is $9.95 (via PayPal) to cover our time & postage from Europe. Go to http://willobamawin.com/getmp3s.htm to e-mail me.
Or you can write directly to mp3request@willobamawin.com See you soon... Thanks, John.
I'm posting a letter I've written to Barack Obama, and the lyrics to a song I wrote. Please contact me if you would like to make use of the lyrics in some way.
Dear Barack Obama,
One of your heroes is M. K. Gandhi. You care about social justice. We are on the same wavelength. I have never been on the same wavelength with a political candidate for president before. I would like us to work together for peace, for equality and acceptance, and for stewardship of the earth. I'll write songs, become active in your campaign, and you can do your best to work for change as President of the United States after we get you elected. Fair?
I am guessing that part of what has brought you into this place and into this passion for change has been your tuning into God through a spiritual practice. I am requesting that you view your connection with the Divine as vital to your work. Be like the Dalai Lama, who spends the first hours of each day in meditation! I will do the same and soon the world will become a more humble place.
Sincerely,
Jennifer E. Anderson
P.S. I have written a song/poem for your campaign.
A New Hope
I cowered in my corner
While they took their rage to war
My fears welled up inside of me
'Til I could speak no more
I could speak no more
Have the clouds passed us over?
Can I be free to sing?
Can I open up my heart now
Can all the voices ring
All the voices ring
A new hope is burning
A new hope brings me here
A new hope, all my yearning
A new hope is here
So put away your sword and shield
Let the children out to play
Let the same sun shine upon us all
As we find a new way
A new way
Can I open up my heart now?
Can all our voices ring?
All our voices ring
Join me and send a very strong message! I am asking that all who believe in Senator Barack and Michelle's patriotism that surpasses any skeptic imagination, purchase this fundraiser song, "America, I believe in You" at www.BelieveBarack.com All the proceeds will go to the campaign. We will be sending the strongest message ever about the obscurity surrounding their patriotism. Over 1 million believers will speak and for every purchase in their hands is a representation of a chain that nullifies obscurity core existence. This song symbolizes their true patriotism.
When I wrote this song five years ago, I thought it was for a time when America was recovering from the great 911 aftermath, a time when many people were concerned with the state of our country. Even so, I was still inspired to write "America, I Believe in You". While I had forgotten all about this song, it was one day when something spoke to my heart and said this song was for such a time as this. Spread the wordand purchase this unprecedented symbol. You can visit my page also at http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/AMBR We can take it one step further. Will you purchase a download for only $1.99 towards campaign?
If you think your local radio station would be interested in my songs at http://willobamawin.com/songs.htm, then I would love to hear from you! Or maybe you could let them know about the songs? That would be great. Really.
Thanks,
