It’s a simple idea: 4 events a year to raise awareness and directly support organizations that are creating change for the better. Our focus is on the youth, and the power of their creativity, but as long as you have passion and a love for our world and everything in it, you’re already a member of The Give Back family. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8469697-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @thegiveback)http://www.thegiveback.com/We’re sorting through all the photos and video, we’ll post them as soon as they’re...http://www.thegiveback.com/post/116687850http://www.thegiveback.com/post/116687850Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:19:55 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/OVpVRvY8inwa0gk5VMu9UQRco1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>We are absolutely <b>ecstatic</b> to have Josh as our celebrity guest host for <a href="http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484/the-give-back-from-the-heart-2009" target="_blank" title="The Give Back From The Heart 2009">The Give Back From The Heart 2009</a>. And yes, he is as charming as he is good looking. Get your tickets here: <a title="Tickets for The Give Back FTH 09" href="http://www.thegiveback.tix.com"><a href="http://www.thegiveback.tix.com">http://www.thegiveback.tix.com</a></a>.</p>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/112614845http://www.thegiveback.com/post/112614845Mon, 25 May 2009 01:22:08 -0400<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4687057&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4687057&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4687057&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Check out this amazing video flyer from <a href="http://imnotteo.com/post/108922887/the-video-flyer-i-put-together-for-my-upcoming">imnotteo</a> for the upcoming performances for The Give Back FTH on Saturday May 30th, 2009 at MPAC, Malibu Ca. Get your tickets now at <a title="www.thegiveback.tix.com" href="http://www.thegiveback.tix.com"><a href="http://www.thegiveback.tix.com">http://www.thegiveback.tix.com</a></a></p>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/108924123http://www.thegiveback.com/post/108924123Sun, 17 May 2009 02:32:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/OVpVRvY8ing9zmfr852ZOsR0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>We just decided to repost this flyer since it is so awesome. <a title="The Give Back From The Heart article" href="http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484/the-give-back-from-the-heart-2009">Click here for all the info on The Give Back From The Heart</a>. Check out <a title="Shameless name drop list for The Give Back from The Heart" href="http://www.thegiveback.com/post/102559245/shameless-name-dropping-for-tgb-fth-as-of-5-12-09">some of the expected guests</a>.</p>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/107446725http://www.thegiveback.com/post/107446725Wed, 13 May 2009 20:37:00 -0400Some people call it exploitation, we call it being 1,000% commited to our causes. That means doing...http://www.thegiveback.com/post/102559245http://www.thegiveback.com/post/102559245Tue, 12 May 2009 04:09:00 -0400Big congrats to the first group to win passes to the exclusive after party! Nathan, Christina,...http://www.thegiveback.com/post/106611726http://www.thegiveback.com/post/106611726Tue, 12 May 2009 01:45:15 -0400<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="266" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4523079&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4523079&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /></object><br/><br/><p>The devilishly handsome Bobby Campo is in quite the giving mood these days. Not only is he giving away super exclusive VIP after party passes for <a target="_blank" title="The Give Back From The Heart 2009 Benefit Concert" href="http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484/the-give-back-from-the-heart-2009">The Give Back From The Heart 2009 benefit concert</a>, but he’s also giving one lucky group the chance to hang with the bands for the pre-show sound check. It seems Campo’s good looks are only equaled by his generosity.  Here’s how your group can get in to the drawing:</p> <ol> <li>Once you and 3 friends get your <a title="Tickets for The Give Back From The Heart" href="http://www.thegiveback.tix.com">tickets for the show</a>, take a picture of your group showing off your tickets. Goofy faces are always encouraged.</li> <li>Email us your photos via thegiveback@gmail.com</li> <li>Cross your fingers, knock on wood.</li> </ol> <p>Of the groups that win, one group will be chosen to attend the pre-show sound check.</p> <p>Hurry up! Uncle Bobby will be drawing the first winning group this weekend!</p> <p>Good luck!</p>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/104432538http://www.thegiveback.com/post/104432538Wed, 06 May 2009 23:28:23 -0400<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Us-TVg40ExM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Us-TVg40ExM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>This definitely encompasses The Give Back spirit. So good.</p> <p>From the youtube:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://playingforchange.com/" target="_blank" title="http://playingforchange.com" rel="nofollow" dir="ltr"><a href="http://playingforchange.com">http://playingforchange.com</a></a> - From the award-winning documentary, “Playing For Change: Peace Through Music”, comes the first of many “songs around the world” being released independently. Featured is a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it travelled the globe.</p> </blockquote>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/102554053http://www.thegiveback.com/post/102554053Sat, 02 May 2009 03:38:59 -0400<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="225" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4422461&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4422461&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /></object><br/><br/><p>The one and only Daniel Curtis Lee joins the many sleepless celebrities turning their tired eyes to The Give Back for an answer. Hang in there *Danny Boy, <a title="The Give Back From The Heart" href="http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484/the-give-back-from-the-heart-2009">The Give Back From The Heart</a> is only a month away. Daniel also happens to be a member of <a title="The Give Back on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/thegiveback">our twitter</a> family, so be sure to hit him up and send him some love: <a title="Daniel Curtis Lee on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/danielcurtislee">twitter.com/danielcurtislee</a></p> <p>(Oh, and tell him to bring those two gorgeous blondes with him on May 30th)</p> <p>*Daniel may or may not enjoy the nickname “Danny Boy”, we’re not really sure, so <b>use it with caution.</b></p> <p>Thanks again to <a href="http://www.twitter.com/robpinkston" title="Rob Pinkston on Twitter">@robpinkston</a> for directing these bad boys.</p>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/102083212http://www.thegiveback.com/post/102083212Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:33:00 -0400<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/OVpVRvY8imvaesxvJb9UZJ8so1_r3_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The official flyer for<a href="http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484/the-give-back-from-the-heart-2009" title="The Give Back from The Heart" target="_blank"> The Give Back From The Heart</a>, coming up May 30th! Tickets go on sale May 1st, so stay tuned for updates.</p>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/101383136http://www.thegiveback.com/post/101383136Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:05:00 -0400<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="225" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4343649&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4343649&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /></object><br/><br/><p>Poor lil Devon has been experiencing what some “professionals” might call “insomnia”, but here at The Give Back we call it “Yeah we can fix that”.</p> <p>So we’re putting the Werkheiser to work (pun intended), he’ll be performing at our first event, <a href="http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484/the-give-back-from-the-heart-2009" title="The Give Back From The Heart Permalink" target="_blank">The Give Back From The Heart</a>, on May 30th. Of course you already knew that, because you got the update from <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thegiveback" title="The Give Back on Twitter" target="_blank">us on twitter</a>, and have been counting down the days ever since.</p> <p>Speaking of twitter, help us convince Devon to get on the twitter train and update us on his sleeplessness. I think if we get enough replies from you guys, he’d finally give in. Then you can tweet him lullabies. Know any good ones?</p> <p>Also <b><i>big ups</i></b> to Give Back member Rob Pinkston, who directed and edited with GB member <a href="http://www.imnotteo.com" title="imnotteo.com">Teo</a>, holla at Rob on <a title="Rob Pinkston on Youtube" href="http://www.youtube.com/robpinkston">youtube</a>, <a title="Rob Pinkston on Vimeo" href="http://www.vimeo.com/user984321">vimeo</a>, or <a href="http://twitter.com/robpinkston" title="Rob Pinkston on Twitter">twitter</a> and let him know how pretty and funny this is. Of course, you can also <a href="http://www.twitter.com/imnotteo" title="Teo on twitter">tweet Teo</a> about that sweet AE logo animation. (He loves the attention)</p>http://www.thegiveback.com/post/100407475http://www.thegiveback.com/post/100407475Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:05:00 -0400 UPDATE 5/1/09  Tickets are on sale now: Get them while you...http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484http://www.thegiveback.com/post/98397484Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:20:00 -0400 It started with a simple idea: by working together we could utilize our passion for music and...http://www.thegiveback.com/post/99203320http://www.thegiveback.com/post/99203320Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:20:00 -0400Recent studies show that posting The Give Back Web Badge(s) on your website, blog or social...http://www.thegiveback.com/post/99227499http://www.thegiveback.com/post/99227499Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:15:00 -0400