Bloggin' For Democracy

As I was flipping through a box of old singles the picture sleeve of Faith Brother's "Country of the Blind" (Select) caught my eye. The cover by artist Conny Jude, depicts the planet earth shooting itself in the mouth. Combine this image with the song and you have a message that is still relevant today. We can't be blind during the coming U.S. presidential election. It could be one of the most important elections of our lives. The music blogging community has banded together to remind you that you need to get ready to vote. Find out where your polling place is. Tell your friends to vote. VOTE! Not a U.S. citizen? Then call or email your American friends and make sure they plan on voting. Need help sorting through the rhetoric? Here are some links:

MoveOn.org
Rock The Vote.com
John Kerry.com
George W. Bush.com
Music For America.org
Declare Yourself
Just Vote
My Polling Place
Get Educated

Let's Not Be Blind - Get Out And Vote On November 2nd.

But I digress. Faith Brothers, led by Bill Franks, wrote some politically charged songs back in the mid 80's and released a couple of albums. Faith Brothers were Billy Franks - guitar, vocals; Lee Hirons - bass; Mark Hirons - guitar; Steve Howlett - drums; Will Tipper - trumpet; Henry Trezise - keyboards; Mark Waterman - saxophone.

Thanks to Billy Franks for allowing me to post his music. Billy continues to make music and also has appeared in a couple of films.

Go to the download page to get Faith Brothers "Country of The Blind"

and also to hear a little PSA from Chris Stamey w/Yo La Tengo called "V.O.T.E."