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They Call Me "Shakerleg"

DateFriday, March 23, 2007 at 04:14PM
"Shakerleg is the most intense street performer we’ve ever seen or heard. One look at Shakerleg’s wildstyle, stick-free, bare-knuckle drumming and you know he’s more concerned with this moment than a long term career in drumming." (From Current TV.)

"Shakerleg" is just one reason why I'm hooked on Current TV. There's more.



If you're not familiar with Current TV, better get *cough* current.

It's Al Gore's baby. Launched in August 2005.

Current TV consists of 3:00 -7:00 videos, or short stories/ideas they call "pods."

These pods are generated from the audience, hence they're called, "Viewer Created Content." We're seeing a lot of this "viewer generated content" lately. I think that's good. Now, the stories are as diverse as the world. Before, the stories were as diverse as the studio walls.

So, here's the gig:
1. Short videos.
2. From around the world.
3. Inconsistent production values.
4. Gloriously wrapped in compelling stories.
5. Rotating every few minutes.
6. On every imaginable subject.

Cool.

---Tom

P.S. "Hey, Shakerleg! I need help! Can you get me in the moment? I'm still thinking about my career!"

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Hello Tom,
I have enjoyed perusing around on your site. I know I will be coming back again. I loved the Shakerleg video.

Didn't know Current TV was Al Gore's baby. Ahem. :)

March 24, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCarma Dutra
How did I not know this existed (Current TV)????? Its fabulous! Thanks so much.
March 27, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSher
Glad you like Current TV!

Tom
March 28, 2007 | Registered CommenterThomas Clifford
Why thanks Tom... sorry for being so late on commenting here... I'll try to help you get in the moment... but that may take a bit of money... I mean, a bit of time. lol...

SL
July 27, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterShakerleg

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