Did the DNC Rock The House With Music Or What

September 10, 2008

Democrats Wrap National Convention In Music Did the DNC Rock The House With Music Or What

Did the DNC Rock The House With Music Or What

It’s an election year and certainly music has been at the forefront of both campaigns. In another post, I’ll share my thoughts on more of the music I’ve seen transform the way both candidates have been viewed. But for right now, I just want to share my highlight moments from the DNC. I’m sorry, in comparison, the Republican National Convention just didn’t get it. Perhaps they forgot that the music wasn’t just for them but for the folks watching the convention on TV too….ya think.

Democratic National Convention

Democratic National Convention

You see, music unites us. And the Democrats got it. Not only did they have R&B, but they also had Rock n Roll, and the Blues.

Some of my favorite artist were there – Stevie Wonder, my favorite soul sister Sheryl Crow & Michael McDonald (two of the soulful white folks I know), Take 6, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, and of course the House Band.

They probably worked the hardest those 4 days and they definitely sounded great. Hats off to them for getting the gig. They played cover tunes that rocked the house and kept the party going.

And to the folks who thought Stevie Wonder went soft….give the man a break. His music as been so successful and timeless, he’s had to play it for over 40 YEARS!!!! He deserves to play new music just on GP (general principle) alone.

To me the convention are just that….big parties. My hope and prayer is that in my lifetime, we can party with more of a purpose and remember that we don’t have to live in a world with poverty or where folks have to choose between their medicines and bread.

The DNC did a much better job than the RNC at addressing some of those issues in my opinion, but let me know what you think. I was happy to hear about New Orleans artist and performer Margie Perez speaking at the convention and wrote about Margie speech here.

I suspect the best party is yet to come if Obama makes history again. Looking forward to finding out. What do you think?

Posted by Monica | Filed Under Current Events, Monica Dillon Music Blog, Music Review 

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