BuildStrong Productions http://buildstrongproductions.com Making the world a better place through art Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:41:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Kay Kay and the Weathered Underground, Karney and the Half Bees http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/kay-kay-and-the-weathered-underground-karney-and-the-half-bees/ http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/kay-kay-and-the-weathered-underground-karney-and-the-half-bees/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:41:30 +0000 matt http://buildstrongproductions.com/?p=576 27

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]]> http://buildstrongproductions.com/past-events/champagne-champagne/feed/ 0 Fresh Espresso X Blessed Coast “Big or Small” Remix http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/fresh-espresso-x-blessed-coast-big-or-small-remix/ http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/fresh-espresso-x-blessed-coast-big-or-small-remix/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:07:27 +0000 austin http://buildstrongproductions.com/?p=555 The Blessed Coast Sound System is a powerhouse in the west coast reggae scene. They have members stretching from Washington to California and are known for their remixes, high energy live performances, and extensive knowledge of reggae music from around the globe. They recently did a remix of Fresh Espresso’s “Big or Small”. Download it for free here.

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]]> http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/fresh-espresso-x-blessed-coast-big-or-small-remix/feed/ 0 Champagne Champagne, THEESatisfaction, Mash Hall, and S.O.T.A. http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/champagne-champagne-theesatisfaction-mash-hall-and-s-o-t-a/ http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/champagne-champagne-theesatisfaction-mash-hall-and-s-o-t-a/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:52:00 +0000 austin http://buildstrongproductions.com/?p=538 Champagne Champagne, THEESatisfaction, Mash Hall, and S.O.T.A. made the trip to Bellingham for another great show.

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BellingJAM events are intended to be all inclusive, community-oriented events that synthesize the arts, music and sports cultures that are so integral in the greater community of Bellingham.

On behalf of the entire BellingJAM planning committee, a huge thanks goes out to our supporting sponsors, the City of Bellingham for their support and all of the riders and volunteers who have been ready and willing to help us from the beginning with the Winter BellingJam.

In lieu of the of the original event the BellingJam Haiti Relief Benefit took place on Febuary 15, 2010 featuring drinks, food, art and music at the Copper Hog and a candle-light procession down State Street to the Wild Buffalo in observance of the crisis in Haiti. The night was capped off by Common Market at The Wild Buffalo. All profits from the evening and the BellingJAM’s event efforts will be donated to Yele Haiti’s Relief fund.
Check out the photos from the benefit by clicking here and stay tuned for future BellingJAM events! Thanks again for all of your support; we’re very proud to be a part of this wonderful community!

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]]> http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/bellingjam-haiti-relief-benefit/feed/ 0 Cara Alboucq and the Endorfins at The Foundry http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/cara-alboucq-and-the-endorfins-at-the-foundry/ http://buildstrongproductions.com/blog/cara-alboucq-and-the-endorfins-at-the-foundry/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:53:53 +0000 matt http://buildstrongproductions.com/?p=501 It was a great night at The Foundary with Cara Alboucq and the Endorfins. Here is a photo recap of the night. You can see all the photos by going to the photo gallery.

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Make.Shift Project put on a great event, “the Pedal Power: a Bicycle Generator Workshop”, for the local Bellingham community to show people how to build a bike generator. Each workshop participant received written building instructions to take home.

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Licensed electricians from Mac&Mac Electric instructed participants how to build a bike-powered generator that can power anything from basic household appliances to a live concert. Mac&Mac electricians built a bike generator similar to Make.Shift’s current “Power Wheel” bike generator. These Power Wheels are used by Make.Shift to power live shows indoors and outdoors in Bellingham.

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All proceeds went to benefit Make.Shift, a Bellingham-based 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping struggling musicians while lessening their impact on the environment. The American Museum of Radio and Electricity offers a variety of dynamic science education classes, workshops and events through their SPARK (Science Powered Adventures for Real Kids) program. AMRE is also a 501c3 nonprofit organization and can be reached at www.amre.us or 360.738.3886.

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The Power Wheel is currently on display in the front window of AMRE. Take a look!

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