Had a big World Hemophilia Day weekend with no bleeds whatsoever. I tried to get as much out of my friends as possible, with one pausing me to ask, "How many holidays does one guy get?" See, I pull similar stunts around World AIDS Day and my birthday. ...
Shawn’s Videos
Video Reviews, Depeche Mode Covers, Cobain Remembered
Got lots swirling around in the ol' nugget today, but I want to lead out with yet another remembrance of Kurt Cobain. I know many think he's overrated and overmentioned, but this week marked 17 years since he took his own life... time flies, doesn't it? Near the end...
Synthetic Division “Out of Time” Music Video
Here it is, my band's first ever music video, featuring stop motion and Playmobil toys- including a hospital! Funny thing is, the inspiration for this song came in part from a hospital visit in late 2009... so the creator Dirk Roth's concept really fits the song and...
YouTube Video of Me and Gwenn
Here's another new YouTube video, this one is of me and Gwenn speaking. Not just, like, speaking to each in the comfort of our own home, but out and about spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS and sexual health.It's what we do- check it out!Positively Yours,Shawn...
YouTube Video from Benefit “Halo” Cover
I'm terrible at following up, but the benefit that I did with my band on July 11 was a success- the show went well and we raised $600 for the AIDS Walk Washington DC. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the cause! Playing the show was a lot of fun. My band did...
Me and Gwenn on the Radio
The media onslaught continues in Charlottesville... Wednesday morning Gwenn and I went on 106.1 The Corner to speak with Brad Savage about HIV/AIDS, our story and the benefit this Saturday. I was sooooo close to bringing Dab the AIDS Bear into the studio. You can...
Read My Column in Poz, Cute YouTube Video
The best part about being sick for a week was writing. I blogged every day last week! So, really, if your reading this and wishing me well, you might have to decide whether your care for my well-being as a human trumps your love for my incredibly witty style of...
Synthetic Division HIV Benefit Show July 11
I'm very excited to be playing another show with my synthpop duo-now-trio, Synthetic Division. Not only that, it's a benefit for the AIDS Walk Washington DC, which Gwenn and I will be walking in with Team Supersnack in October.Here's a video I made to promote...
Two Great Videos for Valentine’s
I couldn't resist. By the way, the video posted below is one of the best videos I've ever seen. It's a clip courtesy of "The Love Doctor", who kindly visited Fox to expound upon the purity of the new president's love for his first lady. It quickly takes a turn for the...
Your Bloody Valentine?
Once again Synthetic Division is teaming up with Bella Morte. They said it would never happen. They said the egos were too big for Charlottesville to handle... they were right. But, for the fans, we have all agreed to share the stage again. In the spirit of love we...