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On Wednesday, John Prendergast was joined by Benji and Joel Madden from the band Good Charlotte at American University as they discussed the issue of conflict minerals in eastern Congo. Armed groups rake in more than $100 million each year in the illicit trade in conflict minerals. The event also featured Candice Knezevic who highlighted our RAISE Hope for Congo campaign. Sign up today to receive more information on how you can help end the conflict.

WATCH an interview with Joel Madden and John Prendergast.

Source: Enough Project

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 2, 2009 ? The Enough Project at the Center for American Progress and American University’s School of International Service will sponsor a discussion on the crisis in central Africa and the multimillion dollar trade in ‘conflict minerals’ that fuels the conflict with Joel and Benji Madden of the rock group Good Charlotte, along with John Prendergast, co-chair of Enough, on Wednesday, February 4, at 7pm.
The free event, in Room One of American’s Ward Building at 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, will focus on how ‘conflict minerals’ – mined in Congo and used universally in small electronic devices like cell phones ? are fueling a deadly war in central Africa, and how students and activists can become advocates for this issue.

Joel Madden, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and his brother and fellow band member, Benji Madden, traveled to Central African Republic with UNICEF last fall to witness the devastating impact that conflict and poverty has had on the region. The Madden brothers have been involved as ‘Enough Envoys’ for the RAISE Hope for Congo campaign since last fall, raising awareness about the crisis at their concerts, creating public-service announcements, and educating lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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Hey all..just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the nice comments about Dreavyn. It’s been one of the craziest weeks of my life but easily the best as well. He is the cutest, most amazing baby, but I guess I’m a little biased on that! I’ll slowly get back into a “normal” life and get some new art up here eventually. Gotta’ go, I think I here little man crying…

Source: Blodzilla

Billy has posted on Bloodzilla page his first blog of 2009.

I guess it’s about time for the first blog of 2009. I’m very excited about this year, it’s going to be a big year for me! Fatherhood, a new GC record and lots of new projects in the works with my art. I’ve been very busy getting ready for the baby, so there isn’t much new artwork to share right now.
Last month when I had my Level 27/Vault 28 signing, I had my friend Matt Grayson come to my house and take a few promo photos of me for the event advertising. You can check out his work by clicking on the link below. Here is the picture we ended up using for the ads. New art coming soon..I promise. Happy New Year!

Deano has posted on Good Charlotte page about NAMM Show Music Convention.

I will be at the NAMM Show Music Convention in Anahiem California today and tomorrow signing autographs for my drum sponsors.
Here’s my schedule:
Friday: Tama Drums booth @ 12:00 noon
Saturday: Paiste Cymbals booth @ 12:00 noon
Saturday: Pro Mark drumstick booth @ 4:30pm

If anyone is gonna attend the NAMM Show stop by and say hello!!!!!!!!!

Peace,
Deano

Billy has posted on Bloodzilla page and Good Charlotte page about his 2008 Holiday drawing and check out Holiday Cards in the Store.

My 2008 Holiday drawing…this one took me a while to finish. I always shy away from backgrounds because they are harder for me to draw. With this drawing I purposefully drew a complex background for the challenge. I’m pretty happy with the turnout. I went and printed a bunch of blank holiday cards with this on the front to send to my family and friends. I held ten aside to sell on my webstore. I’m selling them in sets of 2 with the envelopes, so thats means only five sets are for sale. If you are interested check them out in store link below. Happy Holidays!