johnnydirtyshoes does DeVault
Written by William F. DeVault on June 8, 2008 – 7:02 pm -The lead singer for the band johnnydirtyshoes had asked permission to read my poem Darfur (Jesus Wept) at a concert and rally over the holocaust in the Sudan…I have since become aware that not only did he do the reading, but it was videotaped and now appears on YouTube!
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June 8th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Mr. DeVault,
Anthony, from johnnydirtyshoes, here - thanks for allowing us to share your poem at the benefit concert. I’m glad you enjoyed the video I posted on YouTube, and I’m sure you’ll be pleased to hear we were able to raise a little over $2,000 for Doctors Without Borders in Darfur.
Best,
Anthony
June 8th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Anthony, thank you guys for not only sharing my works, but for your help in raising money for the cause.
I may be down your way in mid-late August and would love to see if you guys are playing anywhere in that time frame so I can catch your show.
June 10th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Bill, that’s beautiful. It’s always a pleasure to learn that someone else used our work for a good cause. And Darfur is a mighty good cause. They raised money too. Wonderful!
I found out one of my poems was used at a public event marking the 40th anniversary of King’s assassination. Gave me a little warm rub.
Darfur (Jesus Wept) is a moving poem, as I ‘ve said before.
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