On Saturday, March 27, the Fab Faux will be performing in the 3rd Annual Songs of Love Benefit Concert at BergenPAC in Englewood, NJ.
Tickets are on sale now!!
Go to www.songsoflove.org/fabfaux for more information, and to order your tickets today!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Jason Mraz sings a "song of love" for Christian Burns!
When Christian Burns and family filled out an
application to have a "song of love" written,
they had no idea that the man who would eventually write the song would be Grammy Award winning musician Jason Mraz. Christian, who is 13 and battling Ewing's Sarcoma, never fails to bring a smile to the faces of his family members and friends with his wild imagination and unique sense of humor. Jason Mraz, who was introduced to Songs of Love by his longtime friend Michael Natter, was so inspired by Christian that he sat down with Michael and Nancy Natter to write and record a song just for Christian. Later, he would bring on the Voices of Prayze to lend some backup vocals, and Mona Tavokoli to add percussion. Last month, Songs of Love President and Founder John Beltzer flew to California to present Christian's "song of love" in person. You can watch a video of the presentation and hear Jason Mraz's "song of love" for Christian by clicking here.
Send Us Your Lead to Help More Children in Need!
We know that it can be difficult to ask your friends, family or colleagues to make a donation on our behalf. Life gets hectic, and you may not have the time to do so. Sometimes you might not feel comfortable asking for money, but we have no problem at all doing it! You might even say we are professional beggars.
If you go through your mental Rolodex, you might be surprised at how many people you know who'd be interested in donating. So, if you know someone through your group of friends, religious institutions, business owners, work colleagues or even a rich uncle, but you'd rather we make the call, please send us their info. You can email John Beltzer directly at john@songsoflove.org, and tell him this person's name and phone number or email address. He'll gladly make the phone call on your behalf.
Featured Songwriters - Donna Britton and Dominick Barone
Donna Britton brings 25 years experience in the music industry to Songs of Love, and continues to give more. Her fun, energetic personality shines through on each of the more than 100 "songs of love" she has written since 2006. Donna is also Vice President of Shadow Mountain Music Group, a publishing and artist management company based in Nashville, TN, and through her work with them is always looking out for ways to bring attention to Songs of Love in the Nashville scene. 2009 was the second year in a row in which Donna and Shadow Mountain Music sponsored Songs of Love in Nashville's annual Hall of Trees celebration, and we thank her for her continued support.
Since 2006, Dominick Barone has written more than 60 "songs of love" for as many children, covering a spectrum of alternative, pop, rock, and metal. As a guitarist, songwriter, producer and engineer, Dom has had the fortune and pleasure of playing and working with with many incredible musicians. Dom takes pride in providing a creative, comfortable environment at his New York production company, Omega Sound. Dominick's current band project is FearCage, a unique blend of hard rock, funk, and progressive influences.
Dom and his writing partner Eric Mauriello continue to be an asset and source of inspiration for Songs of Love, bringing new talent into the studio all the time to record on the songs he writes, as well as keeping his eye out for other ways to help the foundation.
Featured Music Messenger - Eliana Tardio
Eliana Tardio has been a shining star in our team of Music Messengers. She has given a great deal of time and energy to bringing the "Medicine of Music" to Spanish speaking families. She generously contributed an article about Songs of Love to the Spanish magazine "D'Latinos," as well making other parents aware of us though her website, www.elianatardio.com and Early Steps of Southwest Florida. She also helped a great deal in spreading the word about Songs of Love through her network on Facebook.
Eliana is a huge advocate for families of children with Down Syndrome and has had a 'song of love' written for both of her children, Ayelen and Emir. Because of her efforts, more than 50 Spanish speaking children have received their own song. We thank Eliana for her astounding work!
Upcoming Events and Other News
Tickets to our March 27 benefit concert featuring the Fab Faux are available now! Get more information and tickets here!
On September 16, 2009, we held our 11th Annual "Swing & Sing Golf Outing," where golfers came together to sing a "song of love" for 5-year-old cancer patient Grace Giannotti. You can watch a video of this event here. As always, thanks to Gary Rosen, Bruce Rothbard, Scott Curran, Rich Louis and Ron Artiges, for organizing and setting this up!
On January 9 of 2010, the Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives of the 2010 Eastern Regional Meeting got together to record a "song of love" for 6-year-old Shenay Amponsah, who is currently battling Osteogensis Imperfecta. Longtime friend Mike Rosenman was a major help in setting this up, and also writing the song, which was sung by Megan Weber, who we were happy to welcome back to our team for her second "song of love" performance.
Julian Lennon with John Beltzer, backstage on the CBS Morning Show.
Capital One is now donating $50 to Songs of Love upon your first purchase using your Capital One Songs Of Love Visa card, and they'll still donate 1% of every purchase after that! No interest until October 2010! Apply for your Capital One Songs of Love Visa card here!
We also launched our "How About You" campaign on YouTube, inviting
donors who have made a
text donation to appear on camera and encourage others to donate $5 to Songs of Love by texting "song" to 85944 or "sing" to donate $10. Look out for our film crew in your local area, or send us your own video of you texting in a donation just like on these videos!
We'd like to thank Sara Bartley for her hard work and dedication to Songs of Love over the past two years. As Hospital Outreach Coordinator, she has been instrumental in spreading the word and helping more children receive their very own "songs of love." We wish her luck in all her future endeavors.
A big thanks also goes to Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. for generously sponsoring four "songs of love."
Our need for funding is more serious than ever before. We ask you to donate what you can by clicking on the button. 
Please click here for more information on how to donate your car through our CARS Program. 
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