Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
"GOT A LOT TO GIVE" NOW AVAILABLE!
My new single, Got A Lot To Give, is now available for digital download!
If you purchase the song on my BandCamp site all proceeds go to REAL HOPE FOR HAITI, a rescue center that is intentional in its efforts to improve the quality of life for malnourished children in Haiti, especially in the current crisis.
You can pay what you want for the song, but know that whatever you give is helping so many desperate people in Haiti that really need all the help they can get!
I hope you like the new song, and I hope it encourages you to find ways to give to the people around you who need help!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Got A Lot To Give? - Help Haiti Now!
Yesterday, the worst earthquake to hit Haiti in 200 years devastated the small country and left countless dazed survivors wandering past dead bodies in rubble-strewn streets, crying for loved ones. Some say that the death toll could be up to 500,000 but no one is really sure yet. One thing is certain, however; Haiti needs our help!
Today, I sat at my computer and wrote emails, worked on some music and caught up on American Idol and the Conan/Leno debacle in my warm house, with my family, all safe and sound. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people have been left homeless and lost loved ones just a couple thousand miles away from me.
The more I hear about this tragedy in Haiti, the harder it is to ignore God's call to help the helpless.
I have a new song that I just finished recording called Got A Lot To Give. The song comes from this place. It's hard to think about all the brokenness in the world, and to be completely comfortable, yet have this longing to change the state of humanity and help those around me. The song is a prayer asking for help to be shown how to be used.*
But how can you help Haiti?
Well, there are a lot of ways to give donations for aid. Please look at the following options and research for yourself how to help the Haitians in this horrific time:
2. Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross' Haitian relief efforts.
3. Text "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti.
4. Donate to charity:water.
5. Donate to Partners In Health.
We are so blessed to live where we live and to have what we have, and the easiest way for us to help is by donating a little bit of money to these people who need a lot of help. So, please do what you can... and spread the word!
*Got A Lot To Give will be available for download on iTunes and AmazonMP3 in February! Stay tuned for updates!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Top 20 Albums of 2009
On my old blog I used to do a list of my favorite albums each year, so I thought I would continue on with the tradition and give you a list for 2009!
Here are my favorite albums released in 2009:
20. Passion Pit - Manners
19. St. Vincent - Actor
18. Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
17. The Civil Wars - Poison & Wine EP
16. Ben Kweller - Changing Horses
15. Various Artists - Dark Was The Night
14. Bon Iver - Blood Bank EP
13. J. Tillman - Year In The Kingdom
12. The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa
11. Various Artists - Where The Wild Things Are Original Soundtrack
10. The Swell Season - Strict Joy
9. Derek Webb - Stockholm Syndrome
8. Wilco - Wilco (The Album)
7. MuteMath - Armistice
6. U2 - No Line On The Horizon
5. Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
4. Doves - Kingdom of Rust
3. Mat Kearney - City of Black and White
2. The Decemberists - Hazards of Love
1. David Bazan - Curse Your Branches
Also, I wanted to add two of my favorite albums released this year by buddies of mine (click them to go to their iTunes pages):
Enjoy!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
JOSH ROSENTHAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL!
My buddy, Josh Rosenthal, spent the last year developing a series of 4 EPs called The Villages Suite.
The latest record (and final in the suite) is a Christmas album called For a Day.
The Villages Suite captures the idea of our need for connection with one another... much like the concept of this blog!
Josh has a variety of Christmas specials online with several CDs and t-shirt combinations. You can purchase them through his online store at http://joshrosenthal.bigcartel.com . He gave me a special promotional code for my friends and blog readers to get an extra 10% off. At checkout use AARON to get the discount.
For a Day is a great stocking stuffer, and goes really well in a special holiday mix with
To preview his music go to his myspace at:
To purchase his music with my promotional code go to:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Aaron Hale featured on Jesus Needs New PR!
The witty Matthew Paul Turner (commentator on culture and faith, and author of several books - The Christian Culture Survival Guide, Churched: One Kid's Journey Toward God Despite A Holy Mess, etc.) has featured me and my FREE Christmas EP on his wildly popular blog - Jesus Needs New PR.
Click this link to read what Matthew had to say!
And be sure to pick up one of his hilarious books while you're at it!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
HARK! The Christmas EP
HARK!
I will be releasing a three-song Christmas EP on NOVEMBER 17th!
It is a free digital download, so mark your calendars and watch for updates on Twitter and this blog to find out where to get it!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
LAB PARTNERS PROJECT!
My wife and I are starting an organization to help needy children and orphans in Africa get an education!
We need your help!
Please visit our blog for more information: http://labpartnersproject.blogspot.com
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
AARON HALE - THE EP out now!
You can buy the new EP at Storenvy now... and iTunes soon!
Tracks:
1. Love Rescued Me
2. Always Been You
3. You Are
iTunes will have a bonus track with it, as well!
Already have the EP? Leave a comment about your thoughts here!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Always Been You (live, acoustic and on my couch)
This is the original (slower acoustic) version of "Always Been You"...
It's a lot different on the EP.
I hope you like it.
Little Wonder would not stop licking her paws the whole time!
(Remember: The new EP will be out on August 18th!)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Profile #27 - HEATHER
This is my wonderful wife Heather. She is the most special girl in the world.
For many reasons.
She is so talented it's ridiculous. She will think of great ideas and execute them on her own with no problem. She can create the most incredible things. I'm in awe of her creativity and conceptual mind. It's truly remarkable.
She's the most beautiful girl I have ever met. In every way. Believe it.
Her smile is electric.
Her laugh makes me feel like a little kid.
Her eyes... well, I hope our babies inherit those.
She is the most understanding person and she's perfectly honest.
Her heart is pure and her aim is true.
She is a woman after God's own heart.
She is the only girl that I have ever been able to pursue with reckless abandon, and my one and only love.
I love Heather with all that is within me, and my album art wouldn't be the same without her pretty face.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Profile #26 - BENOM
Meet Benom.I once heard someone say that people who pursue careers in music need "champions" in their lives to encourage, support and inspire them.
Benom has always been a champion to me.
He is one of the best friends I could have ever asked for.
He speaks truth, genuinely and from the heart, and there is never a doubt in my mind that everything he does is out of love for me and others.
On top of all that, the guy is brilliant and creative.
This is Benom and, not only is it an honor, but his profile looked way too cool to not use it in my album art.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Profile #25 - DAD
This is my Dad.When I was a kid he used to take me hunting and I would follow right behind him, in his exact footsteps wherever he walked.
I have always wanted to be just like him.
There isn't a soul I look up to more than my pop.
He is an inspiration in his faith, his work ethic, and his love for his family. I hope that I can be half the man he is.
I think if we went hunting today, I would still follow in his footsteps the whole way.
I love my Dad with all my heart, and I'm so happy he is a part of my album art!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Interview with Josh Rosenthal
I had the privilege of interviewing my buddy (and fellow singer/songwriter), Josh Rosenthal, for his blog recently...
I asked him some serious, pressing questions.
You should check it out!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Profile #24 - MOMZ
This is my mom.The woman who birthed and raised me.
There is no way I can sum up who she has been to me in a tiny blog post. I am eternally grateful for her.
She has taught me the importance of family, how to treat others, how to love God, people and pets... even mentally unstable pets.
I have never doubted her love for me. And I hope she has never doubted mine for her.
I love my Momz, and I am so happy for her to be a part of my new record.
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