De Capo

All of my life I have suffered from an addictive personality, which has caused me to be attracted to addicts alike.  I have suffered with the best of them and lost some wonderful friends in the journey.  I loved an addict and was emotionally destroyed in the process.  Addiction has harmed my family, friends, and me.  I always wanted to help but I could never think of a way.

Tonight I was chatting with some designers from Emptees (A great online Community) and my potential to do something came up in conversation.  I was dumbfounded that so many people believed I can do so much good in the world that I needed to get my act together and start giving back.  I have so many connections in the music industry that I have been greedy to not give back, or at least try!

So I have decided to start a new charity called (this is a first run name and we are obviously still tweaking the situation) De Capo.  Which means in music to replay from the begining.  Giving teenagers with addiction problems the chance to restart their lives.  Rehab can cost thousands of dollars.  Something that some families don’t have.  We should be so lucky to get the chance to create something that will help these kids gain a second chance.  If I actually make enough maybe I can start a scholarship for these children giving them any and all opertunities to achieve thier hopes and dreams!

De Capo can hopefully become a charity that does good and doesnt just become all about selling shirts and putting on shows.  Hopefully together Me and the Music Industry can create a better world.