"We got one thing in common, and that's we're all here to see a show." John Rzeznik, the frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, explains how he sees music as a uniting force, rather than an opportunity to further polarize our divided society. Source: Rick Beato

From 2018: @DollyParton explains what inspired her to create the Imagination Library, which has now gifted more than 325 million books.

The replay of the nuclear-level crispy August 24 episode of the Indie Music Showcase is on YouTube. Follow me on YT so you're always notified! The playlist is in the video description. Show your favorite artists some love by leaving a like and a comment on their songs! youtube.com/watch?v=sYaBjz41… Featuring: @_TruckDog_ @BerniceMarsala @CaptChemical @ConsciousOutlaw @CynicalOrder @dawsoncowals @devilstaratom @empire_whimsy @Grovesidermusic @HugSounds @JakeSommermusic @JamesGayle7059 @jchiefz @jhadleymusic1 @lamodtmf @mcpeedapants / @unclefunkbeard @NoMoCoBand @Panmet_Artist @popganguk @SeanFaust @therealCaribu @wretchedRedmptn @WZRDShip

“The more you give, the more you get.”

The replay of the July 13 episode of the Indie Music Showcase is on YouTube. Follow me on YT so you're always notified! The playlist is in the video description. Show your favorite artists some love by leaving a like and a comment on their songs! youtube.com/watch?v=LiAFJuof… Featuring: @agablismusic @BoniekBand @BtheEighthSin @Chiprockabilly / @MatteMartin2 @CynicalOrder @devilstaratom @duxmaverick @elliotjbaron @Harrietbhere @JackGryphon / @etherealreal777 / @onlythehost @JamesGayle7059 @let_sleeping @lexlakaiser @MattsenRandy @mkallen1978 @Panmet_Artist @PaperCowboys @QuimRockOficial @RB_RockBottom @TheDementians @TheDisgruntled9 @therealCaribu @UFOJukebox @westernjaguar @WZRDShip

TODAY at 4 PM Central (10 PM UTC): it's the Indie Music Showcase on Twitch! We've got a great episode lined up. We've got rock, pop, hip hop, new releases, new artists and as always, an awesome live chat with cool people. Come feel the crispy! twitch.tv/unclefunkbeard Featuring: @agablismusic @BoniekBand @BtheEighthSin @Chiprockabilly / @MatteMartin2 @CynicalOrder @devilstaratom @duxmaverick @elliotjbaron @Harrietbhere @JackGryphon / @etherealreal777 / @onlythehost @JamesGayle7059 @let_sleeping @lexlakaiser @MattsenRandy @mkallen1978 @Panmet_Artist @PaperCowboys @QuimRockOficial @RB_RockBottom @TheDementians @TheDisgruntled9 @therealCaribu @UFOJukebox @westernjaguar @WZRDShip

Monday, July 13: it's an all-new episode of the Indie Music Showcase! Join the regular bunch of music lovers as we enjoy awesome songs and music videos from independent artists. We've got rock, pop, hip hop, new releases and more. It's crispy! twitch.tv/unclefunkbeard Featuring: @agablismusic @BoniekBand @BtheEighthSin @Chiprockabilly / @MatteMartin2 @CynicalOrder @devilstaratom @duxmaverick @elliotjbaron @Harrietbhere @JackGryphon / @etherealreal777 / @onlythehost @JamesGayle7059 @let_sleeping @lexlakaiser @MattsenRandy @mkallen1978 @Panmet_Artist @PaperCowboys @QuimRockOficial @RB_RockBottom @TheDementians @TheDisgruntled9 @therealCaribu @UFOJukebox @westernjaguar @WZRDShip

DEVO Gates of Steel Fridays 1980

America is a place, merged with an idea. Americans are those here who agree to this idea. The idea is that anything is possible and that you can live your life the way you want, so long as that way does not impinge on others’ ability to live the way they want. As the current custodians of America, we will keep this idea sacred, so that it is healthy and alive for those who come after us. Just like those of the past 250 years did for us. Happy 4th of July.

Monday, June 22: it's an all-new episode of the Indie Music Showcase! Join us as we enjoy awesome indie songs and music videos. We've got rock, pop, jazz, synthwave, 2 world premieres and live chat with music fans. It's the listening party of the week! twitch.tv/unclefunkbeard Featuring: @_TruckDog_ @200PoundsOfSin @BeahmVon @BlackCreekRock1 @CrookedSpine39 @Dagelfish @elliotjbaron @empire_whimsy @Grovesidermusic @HartshornMusic @HugSounds @JC_MILLER_Music @KellyCresswell7 @MarinoXt4848zx @MostEpicDream @NathalieWeider @NoSinInEden @Panmet_Artist @RoehrbornX @ThePixiePost @World5music

In 1973 Singer, Songwriter & Actor - PAUL WILLIAMS - stopped by The Tonight Show fresh from the set of ‘Battle For The Planet Of The Apes’ to sing “Here’s That Rainy Day”. One of the funniest most surreal moments in the show’s history. nitter.cf/drsditt/status/2046946…

Monday, June 8: it's an all-new episode of the Indie Music Showcase! Come join us as we enjoy awesome indie songs and music videos. We've got rock, pop, new artists, old friends of the show, live chat with cool folks and a lyric puzzle contest! twitch.tv/unclefunkbeard Featuring: @BeahmVon @BerniceMarsala / @ConnollyTunes @BlueFlameKidd / @Nine4West @CaptChemical @CrookedSpine39 @DaGreenGh0st @decembercats @DrtyAnimal @eon_polyphonic @Gomesongs @HugSounds @JakeSommermusic @JimFranceMusic @KandR_MUSIC @MattKik @MusicAtaraxia @NoSinInEden @onlythehost / @JackGryphon @RB_RockBottom @Rich__Packman @soorploom @ThePixiePost @TwoToneToni @wontsayrabbit

TODAY at 4 PM Central (10 PM UTC): it's the Indie Music Showcase on Twitch! We've got awesome songs and music videos from talented independent artists. Join us in the live chat and compete for a free copy of "The American Stampede" from @_TruckDog_! twitch.tv/unclefunkbeard Featuring world premieres from @JulienceUK and @nsecmusic as well as music from: @_TruckDog_ @200PoundsOfSin @AmplitudeFreak @Chiprockabilly / @RoehrbornX @CptMargOfficial @devilstaratom @elliotjbaron @erdingtonsound @Grovesidermusic @Harrietbhere @JaredDa50161142 @JC_MILLER_Music @Joeshread5631 @KateStantonSing @LateArrivalsC @mercylane_music @mkallen1978 @Nelsoncl36 @NoMoCoBand @TheEveryGlazer @therealCaribu @UncleFunkbeard