Okay, so maybe that title was lame, but what can I do but try. :P Alright the media Andy provides us with may not have the expanse of the andromeda galaxy but how 'bout we say it comes close. He's already got us a 2-min clip (made also for the press), as a quick re-cap of the bro-am. and this DOESN'T mean we won't have a podcast in a few days - be on the lookout for that. yes, more funnies to come, friends.
He also sent me a picture he took, to share with you blog-faithfuls. I think, if the event were to be summed up by one picture, it might be this (click image to open in full-size):
More pictures to come, saith the man. That was merely a glimpse.
I don't know if any of you have wondered if the guys' niceness is for real. Maybe they do it to sell records? Ya know, build a good reputation and all that? Well, read what someone had to say about Tim in his Jr. High days, much before Switchfoot happened...
This isn't the first time a school chum has become a huge rock star. I was in band and some other classes with Tim Foreman from Switchfoot in Jr. High. He was probably one of the only "cool kids" who was nice to me during those dark, dark years. So I'm really happy for him.
How's that for testimony.
Speaking of Tim, he wrote in with a quick recap of bro-am:
day was amazing.
over $40k raised for care house (that's net! after expenses!)
correction: we did not win the dodgeball tourney. we only won our first round, then lost in the quarterfinals to Jedediah. AKA won the dodgeball event.
afterparty at bellyup was a huge success, sold out. performances by Jason Mraz (full band with horn section), Tom Curren, Alex Woodard, Jon with Sean and Sarah Watkins, and a few full-band songs by switchfoot to close out the night.
over 40,000 - that's nuts. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make a difference!
There's more videos of TV interviews with the guys from bro-am weekend. Here's one on KUSI Thanks, Coralee., and here's one from NBC Thanks, Lauren (aka concretegirl2).
One of our readers, Shawna Lea, wrote a review of her Bro-am experience. Check it out. Here's another blog entry on the event, this one's full of pictures and heart failures.
Also, some videos from the concert part of the evening:
Ah, all this bro-am stuff seems like it's gonna take up a couple more posts. There's so much great stuff I'm yet to share, but just taking it a little slow - don't wanna be responsible for no Switchfoot-diarrhoea better to space these things out and digest well, yes?
awesome-ness phil! Im glad you're spacing it out, makes for more days of goodness. Ha, and way to be in the right place at the right time for the picture of tim, andy.
@Phil: What an awesome post. Thanks so much. Oh, and I don't think we coud ever get too much of switchfoot. Well, me at least. :)
Whoever thinks that the guys are nice only for show or to sell more records is a dork. They are probably some of the most honest artist or band out there.
Thanks to everyone who was a part of this awesome day. I'm sure that you guys had the time of your life. Just wish I could have been there. Thanks for the awesome pics.
Thank you SWITCHFOOOT for caring about others. God bless you all!
I have some really great pictures of dodgeball, Switchfoot playing and preparing to play dodgeball, and some of the concert. I have a few awesome pictures of Tim and his bass. Should I post them on here or is there an email address that I should send them to?
@ Reianna and Madga, switchfeed@gmail.com is our official email. Reianna, that would be the correct spot to email the pictures too. (Way to be on top of things Madga ;) )
Whilst I'm a bit speechless (and impressed) after seeing how ripped Tim is, I'd like to thank you, Switchfeed, for the really enjoyable Bro-Am posts! I agree, the updates here are great! :D
Love it. Good stuff. Thanks Andy, Thanks Tim, Thanks Phil, Thanks Switchfoot :)