Notes & News

August 01, 2010

RIVER'S PROMISE

RIVER'S PROMISE

NEW WEBSITE FOR RIVER'S PROMISE

We are excited for the launch of a website solely dedicated to “River’s Promise”. Until now, all news and information for River’s Promise was posted on this website. The new, separate website (www.riverspromise.com) will allow River’s Promise to better communicate, as well as position River’s Promise to spread the word of the cause more effectively.

Jimmy Lakey personally supports River’s Promise and contributes proceeds from all Jimmy Lakey events to River’s Promise.

[TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RIVER’S PROMISE & TO SEE THE NEW WEBSITE]

TWITTER MANIA

TWITTER MANIA

TWITTER MANIA HITS OFFICE

Twitter mania has taken over our offices and you can get all the information you ever wanted on every aspect of the enterprises of Jimmy Lakey. For the latest on work to help give hope to orphans in Africa, follow @RiversPromise on Twitter. For the latest music, event & artist news, follow @LakeyPresents on Twitter. And lastly, to get the personal tweets of Jimmy Lakey, follow @JimmyLakey. Jimmy’s personal tweets also engage the world of politics & culture! We welcome you to follow all three unique Twitter feeds.

JIMMY LAKEY PRESENTS

JIMMY LAKEY PRESENTS

CHEAP HELP FOR BANDS/ARTISTS

Jimmy Lakey is now offering a way for bands & artists to spread the word about the music! We’re giving access to our website & email blast to help event listings, CD reviews, and other promotion. This provides a way to get access to the thousands of people that follow www.jimmylakey.com and subscribe to the e-newsletters. Prices start at just $10 and can increase to complete packages, including personal consultation with Jimmy Lakey and his “epicentre entertainment” management/promotion company. These options can also be adapted to event promoters. Request immediate information by emailing info@jimmylakey.com or @LakeyPresents on Twitter.

EVERFOUND

EVERFOUND

THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING!

Four brothers, originally from Russia and growing up in Colorado, have become the judge’s choice to perform in the New Band Showcase at the 26th annual Cornerstone Music Festival on July 3rd. Fans voted for bands on the internet throughout April and May. The music industry panel then picked their choice from all the submissions to round out the schedule. Previous winners include Sixpence None The Richer and Columbia recording artists P.O.D.

Emigrating from Russia 12 years ago to find a better life in America, the boys began playing music at a young age. “We all start with the piano at age 6 and can move on to other instruments at 8” said lead singer Nikita. Ranging in age from 14 – 20 Everfound performed over 150 dates across the country in 2008 alone.

This is not just another cover band, they write their own music. “We want to renew a call to passion,” adds keyboard player Ruslan. “Life must be lived with purpose and excitement, otherwise you merely exist.”

Everfound accomplishes what few other bands today do – create music that lasts beyond the play button. The tunes will repeat in your head and the lyrics may become a soundtrack to your daily life.

Their third CD, “Colorful Alibis and Scandalous Smiles”, was released May 7th.

Everfound has been compared to bands like Coldplay and The Fray. But industry insiders say they are more than that. And with an underground buzz that is contagiously exciting, American teens are agreeing.

Congratulations from Jimmy Lakey to Everfound for their selection to appear at the annual Cornerstone Festival!

OLD MAN SHATTERED

OLD MAN SHATTERED

OLD MAN SHATTERED & RIVER'S PROMISE

Old Man Shattered, a band based in Albuquerque, New Mexico will be advocating the cause of “River’s Promise” as they hit the road on the BLUE TOUR featuring Story Side B & Manic Drive. River’s Promise helps provide for education & the other needs of orphans in Rwanda.

Jimmy Lakey, founder of River’s Promise said, “I have known David Meyers & Old Man Shattered for many years and am excited to have them on board with us as we work to give hope to orphans! David, Jesse, & the OMS guys understand the heart behind River’s Promise and will be excellent spokespersons to their fans across the nation! I am excited about this partnership!”

[CLICK HERE FOR OLD MAN SHATTERED]

[CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RIVER’S PROMISE]

OUR LOVE CAN CHANGE THINGS

OUR LOVE CAN CHANGE THINGS

"OUR LOVE CAN CHANGE THINGS"

The River’s Promise EP (“Our Love Can Change Things”) is now available, featuring Aaron Strumpel, Dave Wilton, Jason Roberson, & Kate Hurley singing songs that they specifically wrote for the cause of orphans.

All proceeds go to benefit “River’s Promise” in work to continue to send orphans in Rwanda to school, and even make sure they have a bed to sleep in rather than concrete floors.

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Jimmy Lakey & Zoe

Jimmy Lakey & Zoe

ZOE COX IS AMAZING

Recently, we opened an envelope that contained a $10 bill and a hand-written note from young ZOE COX in Kansas! The note told us that the $10 was her very own & she wanted it to be used to help orphans in Africa by purchasing a mosquito net for the RIVER’S PROMISE “Buy A Bed” project! We are so thankful for Zoe and the help she gave to orphans in Africa.

$10 is the exact cost of a mosquito net!

God Bless Zoe for helping keep an orphan in Africa safe from malaria !

JIMMY IS ON TWITTER

JIMMY IS ON TWITTER

FOLLOW JIMMY LAKEY ON TWITTER

You can now follow Jimmy Lakey on TWITTER, getting scoop, thoughts, & insight in real-time rather than waiting on blog entries. For those who don’t know, TWITTER is a social network service that allows for micro-blogging, as users answer the question “What Are You Doing?”.

Jimmy’s Twitter feed includes activities of his daily life, as well as thoughts on politics, music, culture, & announcements about upcoming events.

[CLICK HERE FOR JIMMY LAKEY ON TWITTER.]

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

RIVER'S BIRTHDAY

December 4th is the birthday for River Matison Moise Lakey, the inspiration for “River’s Promise” and the adopted son of Jimmy & Carrie Lakey. While no one is sure if the date is exact, we know it was near the first of December 2004 since the umbilical cord scab was still in place when he was found abandoned in a drainage ditch during a rainstorm at 11:00pm. Happy 4th Birthday!

Would you consider donating at least $10 to “River’s Promise” in honor of River’s Birthday? Even this small amount will go a long ways to help us reach our fundraising goal for the “Buy A Bed” Christmas Project.

Will you donate at least $10 today? [CLICK HERE TO DONATE VIA PAYPAL]

GENOCIDE ORPHAN

GENOCIDE ORPHAN

RIVER'S PROMISE TO HELP GENOCIDE ORPHAN

We were recently contacted by a high-ranking government official in Rwanda who is asking for our help so that a young man who lost most of his family in the Rwandan Genocide can complete his university education. The young student has been personally helped by the government official but the financial burden is great and River’s Promise has been asked to help. The student is currently studying “management” at the local university and we are being asked to assist with his tuition and perhaps some food. The total cost is just over $2000 per year and we are looking to have the project funded by the end of this year. Should you wish to help us help this young man who was victimized by the Rwandan genocide, email us at info@jimmylakey.com.

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