I just got off the phone with Lew Marklin, who is the host of a new interesting Television show that is coming out this Fall on prime time TV, called Icon News. Lew is the former, Emmy nominated host of ADHDtv and was once a musician and rap artist. Here’s how it went …

GN – Hey Lew, how are you today?

Lew Marklin – I’m great Todd, thanks for featuring our interview on Guitarist Nation, it’s a true pleasure.

GN – Tell me a little bit about your new show, what’s it about and how’s it different than everything else out there?

Lew Marklin – Sure. Well, Icon News is a celebrity talk show, very much like Larry King or Charlie Rose, that talks with the celebs about their unique experiences and obstacles that they faced on their road to success. It comes packaged with a specific intend to empower the viewer with real life stories of overcoming to inspire anyone who is trying to find the motivation to achieve their dreams. We also talk a lot about the causes that a lot of the celebrities are involved in and how they are giving back. You know, we hear a lot about the same stuff in the news, but what we never get enough about is how these celebs and Icons are making this world a better place, utilizing their star power and influence to make change and lead people to the front lines of issues that need our attention.

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The kids attending Encinal Highschool in Almeda, CA are ready for guitar class but are short on guitars to play. With budget cuts targeting music programs across the country, let’s keep the music alive by donating your guitar to let these kids play. Please donate if you can.

The Alameda Sun will list your name and the school will give you a donation receipt for tax purposes. Call 748-4023, Ext. 2702 if you can help.

via Alameda Sun

Everyday, people are sending things to our troops overseas to say thanks and let them know that we’re thinking of them. The Editor of the Eastern Arizona Courier is doing his part after hearing from his daughter in South Korea about the lack of .. and high expense of guitar strings for the soldiers. Elixir has generously sent 12 set of strings to get the ball rolling.

If you’d like to contribute the address is:

Sgt. James Kelley/Jandy Kelley
HHB-2-1
Unit 15784
Box 124
APO AP 96260-5784

via Eastern Arizona Courier