Pre-show info for Sustainability and Music

To prep for our Kirkland WA based online radio show next week on Sustainability and Music, here are some bands that have made specific green strides. Support them when you can!

Rock:
Dave Matthews Band – The eco-grants distributed by their foundation, BamaWorks, total more than $2 million to date. They help increase awareness and combat global warming through performances at Live Earth, plant trees to offset the carbon emissions of their touring, ‘Think local and Act global’ by distributing bikes around Charlottesville, Virginia to be used as low-impact, free transportation, support education organizations through their Ben & Jerry’s flavor, ‘One Sweet Whirled’ ice cream, and Dave Mathews himself even uses cloth diapers for the newest addition to the family. Dave Matthews Band
Pearl Jam - Grunge Rock: They donate funds, stage benefits, drive in biodiesel busses and more. Pearl Jam
Jane's Addiction - Alternative Rock: Lead singer Perry Farrell has pioneering the work to power Lollapalooza on biodiesel, and they support more eco-initiatives, ‘Global Cool’ and more. Jane’s Addiction
Guster - Folksy Rock: They support the Campus Conscious Tour to bring awareness to everything from chemical-free cosmetics to organic food. Guitarist/singer Adam Garner founded Reverb, the eco-music initiative and more. Guster
Cloud Cult – Indie Rock: Their recording studio is made from reclaimed material, and the nonprofit label ‘Earthology Records’ is on a farm that is powered by geothermal and wind energy. Lead singer Craig Minowa is an environmental scientist for the ‘Organic Consumers Association.’ Cloud Cult
POP:
Barenaked Ladies – They are one of the Reverb partners. Lead singer Steven Page has a Board role on World Wildlife Fund Canada. Barenaked Ladies
Moby – He is a vegan, supports the Humane Society and PETA, opened a vegetarian tea café in NYC, limits touring to reduce CO2 impact, and more. Moby
Singer Songwriters:
Jack Johnson – He has co-founding eco education programs in schools and communities, produces eco-friendly merchandise, partners with ‘1% for the Planet’ and more. Jack Johnson
Sarah Harmer – She supports eco causes and focuses on preserving Niagara Falls and the Escarpment, and more. Sarah Harmer
KT Tunstall – She supports the Carbon Neutral Company, Carbon Diet, Global Cool, uses a Biodiesel tour bus and more. KT Tunstall
Sheryl Crow – She is a Climate Activist, leader on the Stop Global Warming College Tour and more. Sheryl Crow
Alternative / Punk:
Green Day – They actively support the Natural Resources Defense Council and Move America Beyond Oil and more. Green Day
Thom Yorke – The solo artist and Radiohead front man is a vegan, supports ‘Friends of Earth’ in the fight against global warming and more. Thom Yorke
Country:
Willie Nelson – He promotes his own line of biodiesel, fosters "buy local, sell local," supports Farm Aid, makes hemp clothing and more. Willie Nelson
Blues:
Bonnie Raitt – She helped to found ‘Musicians United for Safe Energy’, fights against nuclear energy, protects ancient forests, initiated the ‘Green Highway’ eco-village and more. Bonnie Raitt
Hip-Hop:
The Roots - For those in the Philadelphia-area, be sure to support The Roots, as the Philadelphia natives are working with PETA on the “Stop the Violence: Go Veg” campaign. They also hosted a Pre-Grammy Jam & Green Carpet Bash this past year, in which they invited other artists to jam with them while raising awareness on green issues. The Roots

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