I catch up my regular listeners on what has been happening for the last few weeks. This is the first That Blue Jeans Guy that I have done on the Mac and with the new mixer, and I'm still getting some things figured out. Please tell me what you think about the sound quality.

I talk about the disappointing loss for same-sex marriage in Maine, and how we can handle this in a way that those who oppose us will not be expecting. It will make a difference if we do not allow ourselves to be dragged down by this occasion.

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume next week when America gets the vote. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Better Days" by Music Alley artist Dylan in the Movies



"Let It Go" by Music Alley artist Uhle

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Recently Kenny Proffitt (also known as "Kenny, the Listener Who Knew Me When") came to visit me here in Bay City. It was the first time we had seen each other since he was graduated from high school in 1986.

Before Kenny arrived, we agreed to do another of the "David's Salon" shows together. What I didn't know was that Kenny was also going to gift me with his well-loved Mac Mini. Finally, I have joined the ranks of the Mac Podcasters! Oh, and did I mention I have a new Peavey 6-channel USB mixer, too? Yeah, and a second Shure microphone. I'm blessed, for sure!

With my new "toy" put together, Kenny and I settled down over some adult beverages to discuss politics, religion, energy policy...you know, the light and airy stuff. We did have a great time, and we hope you'll enjoy the fruits of our labors (or was it the labors of two fruits?) Either way, we invite you to join the discussion.

In this special episode, I have a delightful conversation with independent artist Kevin Koelbl (pronounced "Cable").

Kevin and I discuss his new Christmas album, what it was like to be the understudy for Michael Crawford in EFX, and much more as well.

As always, I encourage you to support Kevin Koelbl by buying his music where it is sold. The Christmas CD will be available on November 10. his previous album, Somewhere In Time, is currently available. Some places are:

Amazon.com
iTunes (both albums currently available).
Barnes & Noble
LML Music.com
And the soon-to-be launched KevinKoebl.com

Be Kevin's friend on MySpace, and a friend and fan on Facebook by clicking on the links in this sentence.

Support a great musician and great guy today!

Thanks for listening.

It seems like change is the only constant in many of our lives (or maybe we're just paying more attention).

I talk about some of the changes going on in my life and my wishes for my own future.

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Smile" by Music Alley artist Dreaming in Stereo

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

My voice was giving out on me, so this ended up being a short show.

I touch on the controversy surrounding President Obama's recent speaking engagement at the HRC dinner during the March on Washington.

I also touch briefly on the controversy surrounding Michelangelo Signorelli's asking HRC president Joe Solomonese to resign.

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Where Would You Be?" by Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn



"Soulution (Peace Within)" by Music Alley group The Radical Thought Resistance

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

For this week's show, I focus on what is perhaps the most unbelievable idea ever to come from a conservative mind: a project to produce a conservative-friendly Bible.

Even if you are not a fan of the Bible or Christianity, this project provides some interesting insights into the mindset of a group of people who have hijacked the term "conservative," and used it for their own selfish purposes.

Check out the Conservative Bible Project at Conservapedia.com

Come on, you know you wanna listen...

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced.
Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"True" by Music Alley artist True Margrit



"The Religion Song" by Music Alley artist David Ippolito

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

On November 12, 2009, the Charter for Compassion will be unveiled to the world at large.

The Charter is the result of a year of discussion, friendly debate, and careful consideration of the one core concept all religions and cultures have in common: the Golden Rule.

Far from a religious document--which often leads to more division, the Charter is designed to unite us all and remind us of what is most important: treating others as we wish to be treated.

I am in the process of planning some kind of event to mark the unveiling of the Charter. Once I know what this event will be, I will announce it on the blog. In the meantime, I invite you to view the trailer for the unveiling of the Charter, and then visiting the Charter's site: charterforcompassion.org

Peace,

David

CHARTER FOR COMPASSION TRAILER from TED Prize on Vimeo.

Casey Stratton is a Michigan native and a musician who has made the trek from independent artist to signed artist, and then back to independent again.
Casey's newest album (his twelfth regular album) is called Memories and Photographs, and it is a trip through the emotional experience of letting go of a relationship and the resulting catharsis.

Casey joined me recently for an over-the-phone interview during which we discuss his newest album, his musical career so far, and so much more.

Needless to say, I feature a lot of his music.

Featured tracks are:

"Not the Garden" from Signs of Life

From *Memories and Photographs*:
"Shut You Down"
"The Most Human Thing"
"Sea Change"

"I Fail Again"

And Casey's non-album cover of the Michael Jackson classic "Man in the Mirror"

Check out CaseyStratton.com for all the latest on Casey's music, his touring schedule, and lots of free stuff.

Thanks to Casey for doing the interview, and thanks to you for listening and for supporting independent music!

This week, it was announced that a vaccine has shown 31% effectiveness at preventing HIV infection. It's not perfect, but it does provide hope for many out there.

I also talk about the joys of social media and how much I love the fact that one of my all-time favorite teachers just became a Facebook friend. (The other all-time favorite one already was!)

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Save You Now" by Music Alley artist Michael Rossback



"The Happy Song" by Music Alley artist Sunspot

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

his week's episode is a tribute and a big "thank you" to actor, singer, and dancer Patrick Swayze.

Speaking of dancing, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"River to an Ocean" by Music Alley artist Cassandra Kubinski



"Amazing Grace" by Music Alley artist David Spak

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!