Flobots,.org board members, James Laurie and Stephen Brackett recently spoke at TEDx DU about “holistic media” and invite people to “live the lyrics”. Watch them discuss how media is catching our attention, and the Flobots unique new approach to communicating with their fanbase and calling them to action!
The Flobots spent the release day of their new album SURVIVAL STORY in their own community and local record store! The band also pushed it’s “buy local” message across the country by offering many independent record stores and exclusive poster that was available when fans purchased at local shops.
FOX 31 has a great story about the Flobots new album release and in store performance at home in Denver.
DENVER – It’s as if there is something in the water in Denver that keeps pumping new bands out. From the Fray, to 3OH!3, to the Flobots they just keep on coming.
“And the nice thing about it is we all know each other and support each other,” said Flobots MC Brer Rabbit.
“When the Fray allowed us to open for them at Red Rocks when they played the venue for three nights in a row, that was huge!”
It wasn’t long after that gig that the Flobots, made up of all Denver Public School graduates, began hitting it big. From Leno to Letterman, the group has been rocking it out across the country.
“We just have a unique sound, from Viola to rhythm section to the MC leads who bring hip-hop to the table. We just like to use our varied talents to make wonderful sounds,” said MC Jonny 5.
The band’s new CD, “Survival Story,” follows their first release, “Fight with Tools.”
For their CD release party Tuesday, the Flobots chose Twist n Shout on Colfax, a long-time friend of local musicians.
On the eve of a new album, the band will perform at the February 17 award ceremony
It’s a big week for The Flobots. The Denver band has been selected as one of four recipients of the 2010 Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, an honor bestowed by Mayor John Hickenlooper and the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. Flobots share this honor with fellow recipients El Centro Su Teatro, Access Gallery and Jeffrey Nickelson, the late founder of Shadow Theater Company.
Flobots were selected on the strength of their artistic and commercial successes, including winning over audiences around the world with a bombastic and inspiring live show. Their major-label debut, Fight with Tools, sold more than 300,000 copies, and the hit song “Handlebars” was one of the biggest songs of 2008. The Mayor’s award also recognizes Flobots’ social activism and civic engagement, values that they promote from the stage and practice through their non-profit organization Flobots.org.
In a ceremony on February 17, Flobots will perform a track from their upcoming record Survival Story, which is due on Universal Records in mid-March. The album’s first single, “White Flag Warriors,” is now in rotation on radio stations around the country. The song features vocals by Tim Mcllrath of Rise Against. Long-time Flobots friend and collaborator Matt Morris also appears on the record.
ABOUT FLOBOTS.ORG
In 2008, Flobots took its activism to a new level by forming a non-profit organization. Flobots.org uses music as a tool for creating positive change and civic engagement among young people.
Major programs:
n Live from DCH! Music Therapy Program at Denver Children’s Home
n Art to Activism Outreach Program, bringing music and leadership into the classroom
n After-school music and leadership program at Denver Venture School
n Fight With Tools Street Team and Web Site, building communities of socially engaged music fans
n Flobots.org Community Space, home to programs and performances for youth and community
Flobots supported the Somaly Mam Foundation’s second annual Evening of Hopes and Dreams at a private residence in Beverly Hills on September 29th. The band attended the gala and performed at the official after-party hosted by “Fame” star Walter Perez. The evening raised money and awareness to combat human trafficking and modern day slavery. For information about the Somaly Mam Foundation visit www.somaly.org.
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