Bloghttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/en-US2010-07-30T17:33:32ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Rise Above Adversity with Love ♥ ♥ ♥http://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/7/29/rise-above-adversity-with-love.htmlFawn]2010-07-29T20:34:23Z♥ ♥ ♥ People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered....Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives....Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies....Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow....Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable....Be honest and frank anyway.The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest person with the smallest mind....Think big anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight....Build anyway. People really need help but may attack if you help them....Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you might get kicked in the teeth...Give the world the best you've got anyway. ♥ ♥ ♥
]]>Fawn Performs at Inspire U Showcase with Kris Searle, MTV's GG Smith, Rosy Donovan and Jarid Williamshttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/7/25/fawn-performs-at-inspire-u-showcase-with-kris-searle-mtvs-gg.htmlFawn]2010-07-25T07:26:20ZJust got home from the Inspire U showcase. As expected, it was an inspirational evening :o) Some Local Celebrity Singing Competition peeps were in the house....GG Smith (who had the MTV crew following her and filming for an upcoming show), Rosy Donovan, Shane Facchinello and of course, Kris Searle with the release of "Warning Sign." here are some pictures to share with you.......
]]>Fawn At Inspire U Showcasehttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/7/23/fawn-at-inspire-u-showcase.htmlFawn]2010-07-24T00:59:45ZAs musicians, we don't chose music, it chooses us. I think that music has the power to change our minds and our hearts. It reaches the inner most parts of our soul and has the ability to transform us. When we die, all that we will leave behind is Music and Love. Only Music and Love last forever.
xoxoxo
Fawn
]]>Over 300 People Protest The Circus with Actress Olivia Munn At The Staples Center - Diversity News Magazine July 2010http://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/7/19/over-300-people-protest-the-circus-with-actress-olivia-munn.htmlFawn]2010-07-19T19:52:38Z
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returned to Los Angeles this week beginning with a pre-dawn parade of Asian elephants from Union Station to the Staples Center on Tuesday. Shows for the Circus ran Wednesday through Sunday.
Animal rights activists, members of In Defense of Animals, Animal Acres, Last Chance for Animals, Peta, and several Entertainment Industry personalities including Actress Olivia Munn, Actress Shira Scott, Recording Artist Gene Blalock of The Faded, Recording Artist Fawn and Fashion Photographer Melissa Schwartz and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, came out in droves (over 300 strong) to protest the Infamous Circus and their treatment of animals. It was estimated to be the largest protest against the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to date.
Demonstrators were peaceful, yet strong in their position as they marched, chanted, raised their voices, handed out educational information and stood outside the Staples Center in front of ticket holders in line. Their protests created such a stir, that 4 families decided to ask for ticket refunds once they realized why protesters were so upset. One of the families demanding for their money back said that their children saw all the protesters and asked 'why do they have pictures of the baby elephants tied up? We don't want to see the baby elephants if they do that." Another family, smiling after deciding to turn in their tickets stated "It feels good."
Protesters were calling for a boycott of the Circus based on the disturbing photos that had been turned over to PETA. Several such photos were held by protesters for the crowd to see. PETA is now using these photos to file a complaint with the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) against Ringling Bros. to have their exhibitor license revoked.
You may ask youself, why boycott the Circus? Recording Artist Fawn stated: "Ringling Brothers has a horrifying track record for abusing their elephant performers. It is my belief that if the children of this world knew what it takes for the animals to 'do tricks' and 'perform' for the audience, they wouldn't WANT to come to the Circus!" Actress Olivia Munn told reporters "This is the largest Ringling Bros. Boycott ever, so it's very exciting. Now that you know what they're doing, you just can't sit there and laugh and cheer. Go do something else with your money. Boycott the Circus and also realize it's not 1920."
Ringling trainers routinely jab, prod, hook, and strike elephants with a bull hook (a steel-tipped device that looks similar to a fireplace poker). They use it to control large animals and force them to perform unnatural acts. Typically, these abuses occur out of public view. Protesters had such bull hooks on hand to demonstrate how sharp, heavy, ominous and destructive these instruments are. Evidence including court documents, undercover videos, and photos of training sessions with baby elephants shows that Ringling routinely chains elephants in train box cars for more than 26 hours at a time, for as long as 60-100 hours without a break while traveling across the country for weeks at a time and they physically abuse elephants with electric shock devices and bull hooks, including one elephant who was “dripping blood all over the arena floor from being hooked.” There is also evidence that they train baby elephants through isolation from other elephants, prolonged restraint by tying their legs and hitting them with bull hooks. Linda Hogan, ex-wife of Hulk Hogan explained "This is something from back in the 1800's. A lot of people are uneducated, it's time to educate people."
Humane Educator Ciddy Fonteboa offered another alternative to the Circus for animal lovers -- the non-profit safe haven for animals, Animal Acres. Ciddy explained, "I feel that any business that supports animal suffering to profit from the public is also supporting violence and at Animal Acres, we support true freedom and peace for the animals that are rescued from cruelty cases. We give them the opportunity to be happy with out having to perform and entertain people." She continued to explain "At Animal Acres children and people get to see that there is no difference from these rescued farm animals than the family dog. They have the same needs that all living beings on this earth do. " Indeed they do. To find out more go to www.animalacres.org and www.peta.org.
]]>Over 300 Animal Advocates Protest Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus at The Staples Centerhttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/7/17/over-300-animal-advocates-protest-ringling-bros-barnum-and-b.htmlFawn]2010-07-17T06:55:10ZThis past Wednesday, I joined over 300 Animal lovers in protesting Ringling Bros. & Barnum amd Baily Circus on opening night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. As a result of us protesting, 4 families asked for a refund, after realizing the horrific treatment of these animals. This was my first protest. I didn't know what to expect, but now that I have done it, I feel ashamed to have never protested before. We have a first amendment right to speak our mind. I am often ashamed of how the human race treats animals, children and others with egotistical, pride-filled evil acts. Here are some photos and a video blog of my journey.....
]]>Chad Jack & Tim Letteer Vs. FAWN "Wish U Love" Music Video Remains in Top 10 for 5 Months (20 weeks) on MTV's LOGO Channelhttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/7/13/chad-jack-tim-letteer-vs-fawn-wish-u-love-music-video-remain.htmlFawn]2010-07-13T18:38:23ZTHANK YOU for keeping the "Wish U Love" music video, directed by Stephen Wozniak in the Top 10 for 5 months (20 weeks), with it's highest spot reaching #3 on MTV's LOGO Channel! They took it down today, siting that they only allow videos to be on there for 15 weeks. (A bit of a contradiction). I thank you from my heart ♥ Maybe we will be able to break even on the song because of the longevity in the top 10. ♥ THANK YOU again!
Be who you're born to be and be a LIGHT in the world! (Thank you for being a light in my life!)
:o)
♥ xoxooxxo ♥
Fawn
Another version of the music video, courtesy of Rober McAuley! Thank you Robert! :o) Remix By Danny James........
]]>True Freedom on Independence Dayhttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/7/5/true-freedom-on-independence-day.htmlFawn]2010-07-05T04:04:02ZWhen some one hurts us we feel justified to be angry, but this is WRONG. We have no control over what happens to us, but we DO have control over how we RESPOND to what happens to us ♥ NEVER allow another to steal the LIGHT or JOY that is inside you ♥ It is a pure heart that has joy, which will only come from a healed spirit ♥ Have gratitude NO MATTER WHAT, and LOVE today my friends...for THIS is your only TRUE FREEDOM ♥
Here's a little reminder about how you can TALK your way to HAPPY ♥
]]>"Wish U Love" music video #3 on MTV's LOGO Channel / Manhatten Pridehttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/6/30/wish-u-love-music-video-3-on-mtvs-logo-channel-manhatten-pri.htmlFawn]2010-06-30T20:25:21ZExcited to tell you that the "Wish U Love" music video climbed to #3 this week on MTV's LOGO Channel! It has been in the top 10 for over 4 months now, but this is the highest spot it has reached! THANK YOU my friends for making this possible! I just got back from New York City, performing for Manhatten Pride. The Hades Music Pride party was off the chain! High atop the roof of a sky scraper in Manahtten with an air conditioned Loft turned into a night club. Michael Hades spinned for 7 hours straight while people danced, drank and socialized. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this event, I hope you like the rainbow braids I wore in honor of this day! Although it was hot in the city (over 90 degrees), the parade was even hotter with all the fierce costumes and floats! Manhatten really knows how to put one on! I also discovered that I was on 3 pages of the June 2010 GOOTH Magazine! Very, very cool! Thank you GOOTH magazine for your support of me in the May and June issues! I really appreciate that! On the home front, my rescue animals are doing well--17 year old Wolfadeaus (my oldest wolf dog) is hanging in there! About 12 hours after landing in LA, I attended the Shac7 event. I will be writing more about that, but please support the people in this world who are striving to make this a better place. In the coming week, I plan to visit Animal Acres to do Farm duty! I will let you know how that goes and how you can participate as well! I am scheduled to perform in CT next month to raise money for a local theatre. Deets soon to follow! And this week I am back into the recording studio. Please let me know what is going on in your life! I love hearing from you! xoxoxo Fawn.....here are some of the New York Pride photos :o)At the Hades Pride Party high atop a skyscraper in Manhatten.
with Zhana and Michael Hades
with remixer/producer David Ohana
My rainbow hair in honor of Manhatten Pride
with Chad Jack at Hades Pride Party in Manhatten
With Richie Peralta and MIchael Hades
with my New York angel, Lovari
Dance Diva legend Amber
]]>Come join the Circus Protest Wednesday, July 14th 5pm Staples Center, Los Angeles, CAhttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/6/25/come-join-the-circus-protest-wednesday-july-14th-5pm-staples.htmlFawn]2010-06-25T05:13:31ZThis Wednesday there will be a protest at the Staples Center, starting at 5pm. Watch THIS and then decide if you can ever go to a Circus again! My theory is this: If the children of the world knew what it takes to force the animals to "do tricks" and "perform," then they wouldn't WANT to go to the Circus!
Filmaker/Musician/Writer/Award-winning Activist Synthian Sharp will be at the Protest filming for his Documentary "How I Became An Elephant" which addresses this very issue. When he and Timothy Gorski release their brilliant and profound documentary, I hope you will support it! Here is a link where you can make a donation to this important made-for-television documentary. Just think how good you will feel having made a contribution to help right a wrong and get the word out :o)
In case you don't know who he is, THIS is Synthian Sharp. http://www.myspace.com/exitophelia. And in case you don't know who Timothy Gorski is: http://www.animalconsultants.org/consultants/gorski_tim.htm
Also, I have been completely feeling depressed and hopeless over this oil spill situation. The turtles being burned alive, the sea life dying, the dolphins crying. My friends...WHAT CAN WE DO???? Please tell me! How can we ALLOW this kind of suffering to our animals and our planet and ultimately to US? I wish this were just a horrible nightmare that we could all wake up from, but it is not. It is REALITY. I understand that they are now trying to cover up things and no longer allow photographs. PUHLEEZE!!!! This is OUR EARTH! We have a RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AND A RIGHT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT AND BRING THOSE AT FAULT TO JUSTICE!!!! But there is NO JUSTICE for the human lives lost and the innocent animals.
]]>Recording Studio, Tiger Heat, Bold Native Premiere, LA Pride, LGBT Opening Party, Thumping Tails Animal Rescue and Four Legged Friends Foundationhttp://www.fawnmusic.com/blog/2010/6/24/recording-studio-tiger-heat-bold-native-premiere-la-pride-lg.htmlFawn]2010-06-25T03:49:48ZThe past 10 days have been a chaotic whirlwind. I attended 3 days of LA Pride, the LA Pride Kick Off Opening Party, Tiger Heat with Dj Ray Rhodes, got back into the recording studio, started writing some new songs for a film project, finished recording vocals for my song "Think" for Proton Records, attended the Bold Native Premiere (which is a MUST SEE), had fun at a vegan potluck with people who care about injustices happening in the world and attended a fundraiser --"Unleashed: Celebrities To The Rescue Event at the Highlands"--for Thumping Tails Animal Rescue and the Four Legged Friends Foundation. Here are some photos from my week :) I have a couple of radio interviews and TV shows coming up, will keep you posted! Tomorrow it's New York for me! :)
Recording Studio......
The Bold Native Movei Premiere with 2 of the actors from the film. Unleashed Celebrities To The Rescue Event at the Highlands with Recording Artist/Activist Synthian Sharp.DJ Ray Rhodes at Tiger HeatUnleashed Celebrities To The Rescue Event at the Highlands with Producer Barney Cohen.LA Pride Brunch with Recording Artist Kris Searle.Tiger Heat with Acctor/Model LarsLA PRIDE Opening Party with Designer Bobby Trendy.
