If It Rains...We Rage On!

A lot of people are looking at the forecast for this weekend which calls for a chance of a passing summer shower or two.  RATW producer, Daniel L. Bamberg has stated that the show will go on anyway.

"Unless we are dealing with lightning or heavy winds there is no reason to delay the concert due to rain," Bamberg stated.  "The stage has a covered roof and three of it's sides will be covered with a backdrop.  For those in attendance there is a covered pavilion in the park and we will have some tented areas as well.  The chance of rain for Saturday as of right now is 50% but meteorologists are suggesting that if we do get rain it will only be a few brief passing showers.  No reason to stop our cause.  So we are asking everyone to come on out, we'll keep you dry and the bands shall play on."

RATW releases very limited special disc for LIVE event auction and raffle.

While producing the Rage Against the Wind album Daniel L. Bamberg decided to allow tracks or versions of tracks which were dumped from the project to be made available on a limited edition CD.  By limited we mean, very limited.  Five of these copies will be raffled off at the Free Concert in Brent on June 25th.  One will also be made available in the "Rage Against the Wind fan basket" for the silent auction.  This release is for those who love and appreciate the music process and in the case of some tracks (those who have a good sense of humor).  As with the original CD, any money earned from this very limited supply will be given to storm victims in rural counties.

RATW LIVE raffles and silent auctions are the only way you can obtain a copy of this special limited release.

Tracks for "Rage Against the Wind - Demos, Out-takes, Remixes and Other Heavyweight Champions."

1 Amazing Grace (Seven Bridges Road) - Mike Oakley and Mike Burroughs

2 Big Blue Eyes (remix) - Bret Dailey

3 Black and Gold - White Wash and Stephanie Hardeman

4 Came a Pale Rider (demo) - Oktober

5 Backwoods Beauty Queen - Florida Georgia Line

6 Honkytonk in Heaven - Hunter Lawley

7 Under the Influence of Love - Victoria Hallman

8 Closed Captions (remix) - Justin Keys

9 The Pursuit of Happiness - White Wash

10 A Rainbow that Never Ends - Michael Ray Britt

11 Whatever It Is (dance mix) -  The Mysterious Unnamed Cowboy

12 Gags - David Coffin and Daniel L. Bamberg

Song List and Track List

Rage Against the Wind Track List Order and Credits

This Hope Inside - Nathaniel Rockarts

written by Nathaniel Rockarts  produced by Deric Whatley

Rage Against the Wind - White Wash and Kellen

written and produced by Daniel L. Bamberg and David Coffin

Walk On - Hunter Lawley

written by Hunter Lawley and James McGehee  produced by Michael Panapento

Closed Captions - Justin Keys

written by Justin Keys  produced by David Coffin and Daniel L. Bamberg

Came a Pale Rider - Oktober

written by Daniel L. Bamberg and Justin Keys  produced by David Coffin and Daniel L. Bamberg

My Hometown - Self Made

written by Chris Pence and Charlie Crew  produced by Charlie Crew and David Coffin (features sample of "Hometown Glory"  written and performed by Adelle)

You're Country - Florida Georgia Line

written and produced by Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard

Carousel - Michael Ray Britt

written and produced by Michael Ray Britt

My Life - Mishap

written and produced by Acoustic Mishap

Big Blue Eyes - Bret Dailey

written by Bret Dailey  produced by David Coffin

Karma - Alva.

written and produced by Alva.

Second Best - Kellen

written by Kellen Green and Justin Keys  produced by David Coffin and Daniel L. Bamberg

Love Hate and Let it Go - White Wash

written and produced by David Coffin

Mama Tried - Victoria Hallman

written by Merle Haggard  produced by Victoria Hallman

Amazing Grace (Seven Bridges Road) - Steadfast Heart

Amazing Grace (lyrics) written by John Newton  "Seven Bridges Road" (music) written by Steve Young,  Steadfast Heart arrangement by Mike Vickers, produced by David Coffin

Where Do I Get the Rage CD?

A lot of people are asking this very important question.  Where do you get a RATW CD?  Well it's simple....too simple if you ask RATW producer Daniel L. Bamberg.

Rage Against the Wind opened initial sales yesterday with a short 30 minute CD release effort. Bamberg then decided to sell the CD for the remainder of opening week the way fundraisers typically work.  He has been visiting the outsides of establishments with the product for people to purchase.

"At first I thought that idea made us look a little unprofessional, but this whole thing is a grassroots benefit to begin with," said Bamberg.  "The CD is made to look like a bootleg, we are not looking into iTunes and other ways of selling for a reason.  While our goals are not small this is a simple concept.  We are not trying to come off as anything that we are not.  Sitting outside of a gas station in a chair with a box of CDs, a receipt book, and a cash box may seem a bit behind the times, but you know what, it is the way things should be done."

With that being said, Bamberg admits that a more sophisticated approach to selling the CDs will begin after the Free Concert on June 25.  Stores around the area will begin selling the CDs and a more sophisticated online approach may be futile in order to reach the audience the album is trying to get to.  There are a lot of people in other areas of the state that are expressing interest in the CD.

For now other than running into a RATW vendor you can purchase the CD at the Centreville Press office in Centreville, Alabama.  The CD is $10 and features 15 tracks.  For those outside of the county for now, you can send a check or money order for $12 (that's $10 plus $2 s&h) to:

Rage Against the Wind

32 Court Square West

Centreville, Al. 35042

checks - please pay to the order of "Daniel L. Bamberg" indicate "Rage Against the Wind" in the "for" spot on your check.

money orders - please pay to the order of "Daniel Bamberg c/o Rage Against the Wind"

Bret Dailey Rages on WVUA TV

Rage Against the Wind singer/songwriter Bret Dailey, whose haunting vocals and classic acoustic approach on the RAGE AGAINST THE WIND CD creates one of the album's most enjoyable tracks was featured on WVUA-TV's "First at Four." The segment aired on Monday, June 20. Bret wowed the WVUA crew and made those involved in the RATW project proud.

He will be performing live Saturday, June 25th at the Rage Against the Wind benefit concert in Brent at Heritage Park.

"Bret is just getting his feet wet, but his presence is certainly a little more seasoned. His song is amazing and I believe big things will come to him in the future," explained RATW producer Daniel L. Bamberg. "On behalf of everyone working on the Rage Against the Wind project, I would like to thank Danny Salter and all the producers at WVUA-TV. To say that they have been good to our humble project would be the understatement of the year. They have been excited, informed, and very giving to us. Other media have been good to us, but WVUA has gone the extra mile that few will go. I can't thank them enough."

FIRST LOOK AT THE RATW CD COVER

The CD releases tonight (June 20th) at 6:30 p.m. to Bibb County citizens who by all stories seem to be gnawing at the bit to hear what all the Rage is about.  Throughout the week there will be a broader release and information regarding where you can get a copy will be released tomorrow.  For those of you who are not able to make your way to the location of tonight's exclusive release, here is a peak at the cover art.  

Raging Mishap!

Mishap is a well known and well liked local rock band from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Their shows are known to turn quickly into parties and their sound is appreciated by many across the state of Alabama.

Known equally as a live electric band and a tight, dynamic acoustic band they have been wowing audiences for sometime.  Make no mistake about it, when Mishap is on the flyer the joint's going to be packed.

While they earn their living from performing unique versions of hit cover songs, they do have a library of great originals.  Among them is the song, "My Life" which the band has graciously submitted for the "Rage Against the Wind" album.  This thanks to RATW promoter, Zack Sievering.  

According to RATW producer, Daniel L. Bamberg this is yet another strong portion of what should be an amazing compilation.