A lot’s changed from those days when we were young and fancy-free, eating horrible cafeteria lunches and playing games with disgruntled youth. I’ve moved on to pursuing music full-time, and Justin’s work at TNHF has turned into a full-blown, vibrant, and growing MOVEMENT, one that is providing education for South African youth and empowering them to change the future of their country in a most wonderful way. 

Just like I said in my last post on JZ: I really can’t say enough good things about him, about his passion to help South Africa and about the wise, humble, effective way he is running a sustainable non-profit that is actually SEEING tangible evidence of it’s work.

And now, if that isn’t enough, he’s got a BLOG to inspire and encourage us. Check it out!

With all the non-profit drama going on lately, I’ve been thinking lots about Justin and the work he does to see and respond to the needs of people, to look beyond the numbers that can be so staggering. I know JZ would never feed into the gossip of “fallen heroes” or waste his time tearing down the attempts of people trying to make the world better. I’m sure he’d merely remember what he already knows, ignore the chatter, and continue to work slowly and steadily for the South Africa, and the people there, that he loves.

Let’s join him!

XO,

Annie B.

I have the honor of being a part of a benefit show for his non-profit “Restore International” which in this instance is raising funds to build a school in Uganda for children who have been the victims of civil war, HIV, and child slavery. Every child should have a place to learn and grow, and we have the opportunity to directly encourage that truth.

So come on Portlanders, let’s do this thing! And if you can’t make it, you can still donate and buy a textbook for a child HERE

But fear not, my friends! I love to sing for you all, even when “merely” through the means of the wonderful world wide web, and I’m gonna try this thing again! This kick-off week includes special guest Hannah Glavor, whose wonderful and lovely and beautiful and magical CD is now available on BANDCAMP

XOXO,
AB

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Thankfully I have grown into my own lanky appendages, but Dougie has done even more: creating a career for himself as a versatile actor who is one of Hollywood’s most appreciated and lauded mimic-ers, oftentimes wearing pounds of makeup and still delivering performances with subtle nuance and finesse.

You might have seen him as the Silver Surfer (The Silver Surfer), Abe Sapian (Hellboy, Hellboy 2), in numerous Sci-Fi roles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Doom, and as pretty much ALL of the super-awesome/scary characters in Pan’s Labyrinth.

(Oh snap. Here come the nightmares)

Now unstoppable Doug Jones has gone back to his mime roots to release “Mime Very Own Book,” a tongue-in-cheek coffee table creation put together with the talents of Scott Allen Perry, Adam Mock, and photographer Eric Curtis.

You can buy it on Amazon, so Ch-Ch-Ch-eck it out!

And, just for fun, here’s a “Retarded Policeman” video with Dougie and Josh ‘The Ponceman’ Perry (who also did the forward for Dougie’s book). Like Doug always says: There’s Love!

Hey Northwesterners!
Fall is the time for scarves and hot cider and poetry and painting and music in the round. Come to this awesome event next Tuesday, Nov. 8th in Seattle, WA and you’ll get all of this and more. And MORRREEEE, I say!

Where: The Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle
8-10:30, to benefit the Bent Writing Institute.

After working with Dallas Kruse and the Zion Studios famile in Santa Ana last year I realized I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make an album with…so we’re doing it again!

Our goal is to raise funds on Kickstarter to make all this music-y stuff possible, and I think we can do it with your help! Every pledge gets somethin’ cool, from pre-release downloads to hand-made postcards to cover song video dedications to lunches with the Zion clan! Every little bit can help us to make this album incredible.

Ch-Ch-Check it out by clicking HERE!

Oh wait, I didn’t tell you? Sorry dudes.

My friends Tricerapop just released their CD, and it’s rad. You can name your price and download the whole thing HERE

And check out the song we did together: Tricerapop: LES, featuring Annie Bethancourt

Dancedancedance, Annie

I’ve got some new dates already up in the “Shows” section, and I’d LOVE to come to wherever you are if you send me a line here: anniebethmusic@gmail.com

P.S This lovely photo was taken by Mango Power Girl(um, could I love that name any more? I think not…) at a rad house show in Seattle last fall!