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How Jack Johnson is Making Musicians, Venues and Fans Rally 'Round the Earthnew

While playing mellow campfire rock to sold-out crowds worldwide, Jack has been fostering a message of environmental responsibility, giving support to regional and international nonprofits, and teaching the masses that small steps toward a healthier future make all the difference.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Matt Kettman  |  08-25-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

The California Music Project Fights the Decline of Music in Schoolsnew

No Child Left Behind nearly ushered music education out of existence, and the negative effects emerged quickly. But the nonprofit organization is pushing back, armed with a new CD, California Music Project Vol. 1., featuring Jack Johnson, Beck, Dwight Yoakam and Ben Harper.
Metro Silicon Valley  |  David Ma  |  04-24-2008  |  Music

Jack Johnson Sure Seems Nicenew

But niceness doesn't translate to interesting music on Sleep Through the Static, an album snoozy enough to put Ambien out of business.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  02-12-2008  |  Reviews

Animal Liberation Orchestra Jam With a Sophisticated Approach

ALO started out as a large-scale jazz-fusion ensemble with a full horn section, but they have pared down to a funk-based, songwriting quartet.
Charleston City Paper  |  T. Ballard Lesemann  |  11-22-2005  |  Profiles & Interviews

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