Aug 2008- Bands for Lands provides the Mobile Edutainment Collaboratory (MEC) to Tent State for their upcoming events during the DNC showcasing environmental and social awareness & justice issues. Internationally renowned scholars, celebreties, bands and artists locked in to perform including performances by Rage Against the Machine, The Coup, Flobots, Jello Biafra, State Radio, Wayne Kramer and more.
Demiurge Design completes second phase of MEC build-out; constructing the slide out stage.
June 2008- First phase of the MEC is completed by Joe Riche of the Motoman Project; sliding doors and basic stage are in place. SVO conversion begins. BFL also continues its involvement with the Sustainable Living Roadshow and partners in preperation for the upcoming DNC event Aug 26 & 27th at Hirshorn Park in the Highlands Community.
April 2008- Bands for Lands purchases and begins build out phase of the Mobile Educational Collaboratory (MEC), a bio-diesel and Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) fueled, 24 foot box truck that has been converted into a mobile stage and venue. The Motoman Project takes on the task to build out this innovative and ambitious endeavor.
January 2008- Bands for Lands forms partnership with The Sustainable Living Roadshow. Begins plans for upcoming summer and fall national tours.
In 2007- BFL staff takes time off to assess the state of the organization. Transpiring from these meetings was a shifted focus and a new strategy that will more successfully carry out the mission of Bands for Lands. Coming soon BFL's The Construct Mobile Educational Collaboratory!
July 4th 2006- w/Blues Traveler Red Rocks Amphitheater Educational & Awareness Presence. 8,000+ attendees.
July 2002- June 2005- The Construct Creative Art Space/Revoluciones Art & Culture Collective - Over 200 Events reaching over 30,000 people!
March 15-16 2002- Jello Biafra Univ. of Wyoming/Boulder Theatre 1300 total atttendees.
Feb. 8th 2002- UnityFest featuring Agnostic Front Ogden Theatre 1200 attendees.
Nov.16th 2001- Jello Biafra Ogden Theatre 800 attendees.
June 2001- Ani DiFranco Red Rocks Amphitheater 9000 attendees lEducational Presence.
June 2001- Radiohead Red Rocks Amphitheater 9000 attendees Educational Presence.
Apr. 5, 6th 2001- Fugazi Sold Out Ogden Theatre 3000 attendees.
Dec. 2000- Rage Against the Machine 5-Date Freedom Tour Disbanded.
Aug.-Oct. 2000- Beastie Boys – Rage Against the Machine National Tour Philanthropic Coordinators, Cancelled.
Feb. 2000- Indigenous Artist Showcase w/ Julian B., Jolene Romero, Larry Sellers. The Roxy L.A. Educational Presence
Dec. 1999- Jello Biafra Bluebird Theater 500 attendees (SO) Educational Presence.
Nov. 1999- Rage Against the Machine Denver Coliseum Educational Presence.
Aug. 13th 1999- "Stop Vail Expansion Benefit" Wojo, Dave Watts' The Motet, United Dope Front, Urban Monks Fox Theater 375 attendees.
Jul. 31st 1999- Take Action Tour '99 Fifteen, DYI, Dillinger Ogden Theater 1100 attendees.
Apr. 21-25th 1999- Concerned Friends & Family of Mumia Abu-Jamal Millions for Mumia March Philadelphia Move/Mumia Awareness Ramona Africa, Seeds of Wisdom, Lawyers Guild Boulder Theater 535 attendees.
Apr. 9th 1999- Move/Mumia Awareness Ramona Africa, Seeds of Wisdom Metro State College Campus 600 attendees Co-Promote.
Apr. 7th 1999- Bruce Cockburn and Tori Amos. Gothic Theatre 950 Attendees (SO) Educational Presence.
1996-1998- BFL organizes and attaches itself to various local, regional andf national events. BFL founders work on structure of organization; cultivating relationships with artists, bands, organizations, and eco-conscious companies.
Aug 8th 1996- Bands for Lands is formed.
Did you know?
Twenty-two states have lost 50% or more of their original wetlands, with California losing the largest percentage (91%) and Florida losing the most acreage (9.3 million acres).
Loss of Wetlands: How Are Bird Communities Affected?By Robert Fletcher
http://www.actionbioscience.org/environment/fletcher.html