Added some things to the Members’ Area.

Robert joined Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara at Womad Abu Dhabi on April 25, 2009. Here’s a great video of them doing a kickin’ version of “Fixin’ to Die Blues” by Bukka White. You’ll recognize parts of the song from “Funny in My Mind” from Dreamland. Robert works the harmonica!

The annual fundraising plea is up on the blog. I can’t state enough times that each and every penny that you folks donate to the website is greatly appreciated and is used only to cover the operating costs of ManicNirvana.com

Donors will be immortalized (at least for a year) on the Donors List. If you wish to remain anonymous with your donation, indicate that in the comments section and it will be listed as “Friend of ManicNirvana.com”.

If you don’t want to read and want to get right to the donating, here’s the button.

And again, thanks to all donors, past, present and future.

Added some items to various sections of the Members’ Area.

Tuneful Tuesday offers a random Robert track for your listening fulfillment.

Yesterday, April 13, marked the 46th anniversary of an iconic recording of the song Louie Louie. It has been recorded by hundreds and performed by thousands. But the definitive version is arguably the Kingsmen version recorded in 1963. The song was originally written and recorded in the 50s by Richard Berry. The song has baffled fans and detractors alike, with the actual lyrics being subject to interpretation. The song has inspired entire websites and full length books.

Robert Plant recorded the song for the Wayne’s World soundtrack and it appears on the Sixty Six to Timbuktu
retrospective. Robert puts his unique stamp on the song, and also handles the lead guitar duties.

Click the triangle to start the player, click again to stop it.

Louie Louie Louie Louie

There are some coupons available for the ManicNirvana.com Gear store at Printfection. The coupons are valid from April 13, 2009 until April 17, 2009. If you need an excuse to buy some gear, this is it! Enter one of these coupon codes to save:

EXCUSE1: Save $5 off a subtotal of $25 or greater
EXCUSE2: Save $15 off a subtotal of $50 or greater
EXCUSE3: Save $35 off a subtotal of $100 or greater

All proceeds from the ManicNirvana.com gear store go to support the operations of the website.

The coupons will also work at the Hip To Who? store. Some of the proceeds from this store go toward the upkeep of the ManicNirvana.com. The rest of the proceeds go toward the upkeep of the HiBob.

Coupon disclaimers: You must enter coupon code EXCUSE1, EXCUSE2, or EXCUSE3 before completing checkout. Your subtotal must meet the minimum to receive the discount. Discount is only applied to the subtotal and does not include shipping, taxes, or additional charges. Offer valid from 4/13/2009 to 4/17/2009 11:59 PM MST. This offer may not be combined with any other Printfection promotional or discount offers. Orders placed with this discount may be delayed beyond normal estimated ship dates, no refunds or discounts will be given for orders delayed under this promotion.

The April Photo is ready for captions.

The April desktop calendar is also ready. The square version works well on standard monitors. The oblong one is better suited for Apple displays on newer iMacs and powerbooks as well as cinema displays. Just save and install as you would any wallpaper. The calendars are available for a limited time so get them early! Enjoy.

Square Version

Oblong Version