NEWS!

Check out Chuck & Deb's new sopng and video "Gettin' On Down To Love" now on You Tube.

Chuck & Deb have posted 5 brand new live music videos to You Tube. Happy New Year and Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6egRKb8858

Here's a list of some convenient websites for downloading Chuck & Deb's Music:

GreatIndieMusic
http://www.greatindie.com/ipnmusic/store/list.php?item_number=829757415925
Bitmunk
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PayPlay
http://payplay.fm/chuckdeb
PassAlong
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Tradebit
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Chondo
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Chondo
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Emusic
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It can be very easy to give in to cynicism at times like these. Even with the historic political victory on the national level, leaving most of us optimistic for the greater future of our country, we face so many challenges here at Sonoma State University, throughout the California State University system and throughout the world that the burdens can seem almost impossible to overcome.

Our greatest challenge here at Sonoma State is not within the sphere of the economic woes that seem at times to threaten our collapse, or the negotiations between the administration and the faculty, or the chancellor and the governor. Our greatest challenge is not the 16-unit cap that means it will take longer for many students to graduate. The greatest challenge, in times like these, is not giving in to despair. And the only antidote to despair is passionate engagement, the lifeblood of any university.

I see this passion in my own students, who put in countless hours producing the SSU Star, our university newspaper. These students work through the night with three jobs, no sleep and full course loads to make sure everyone at the university knows what's going to happen next.

If my writing student and graduating senior Susanna Gibson is not able to enroll in advanced writing next semester because of enrollment caps and the fact that the class is only offered once a year, she won't graduate in May. She'll have to wait another year.

Yes, seniors have priority registration. However, nothing says they are guaranteed to get their courses. As of now, once the course hits the cap determined by the administration, faculty members may not add students like Susanna even if there are physical seats available.

We are, all of us, in a strange boat. But we are all in it together. Must we fight the cuts? Of course. But we must all persist.

Over the past months, I have felt dark moods as I've considered the future of Sonoma State and CSU. It's at times like these I remember why I'm here, why we're all here and why I teach. And I teach because I believe in every student who walks through these hallways. I believe in the potential of each individual, and I believe in the fellowship of our shared purpose, be it faculty, staff or administration.

I believe that, at some level, past the bickering and the grudges and battles of ideas, teachers and administrators can and should and will work together for the greater good. Enlightened if sometimes painful compromise during this process is inevitable. Forgiveness of old wounds is necessary. Coming together as a university for the good of the students is imperative.

The next month likely will bring with it extraordinarily painful cuts. When one of us is wounded, we all are. We are a great ecosystem of education. In the days ahead, we likely will see many lecturers here today, gone when students return in January. We will see important sections cut. We will see budgets restrained and vital programs threatened. We will see frustrated students wanting to graduate and others wanting to find out why they can't get the classes they need.

I teach for the same reason as so many others. The importance of this task, the sacredness of this task, transcends all boundaries. The education of these students is the highest priority for their individual futures, for the future of California and the world. It is our highest purpose, a transcendental purpose.

We will rise to the challenges ahead, and we will overcome them together.Chip McAuley is a lecturer in communication studies and adviser to the student newspaper at Sonoma State University.

http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/20081130/WIRE/811300327#

Chuck & Deb have just released their latest video "Perhaps Love" on You Tube. Click below to enjoy the video and leave your comments.

Kazephoto from Japan has released a brand new video of Chuck & Deb's song "Sad Blue Earth" featuring beautiful photogrpahy all in blue. Please enjoy this outstanding video.

"Sweet Hawaii" is among group of songs selected in one of the top rated mix CD's in Japan of music about Hawaii.

Check out the new video of "Full Circle" from Kaze of Kazephoto Japan. The video features wonderful photos of natural beauty from Japan set to the song "Full Circle" by Chuck & Deb available from i-Tunes and CDbaby and other download services.

Now you can buy the entire album "Torch" with 19 songs directly from CDbaby as one zip download, which includes the MP3s, a JPG of the album art, and a text file of song titles for only
$ 5.50! They're regular MP3 files that play easy on ANY MP3 player; whether you use iPod, cellphone, blackberry, iPhone, Nokia,
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CHUCK & DEB MCAULEY: Torch
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Chuck & Deb attended the 50th annual Grammy celebration in L.A. mingling with some of the world's greatest recording artists, producers and industry insiders. Meeting some of their idols, including Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Carrie Underwood , John Montgomery , Cyril Pahinui and Tia Carrerre made for an exceptional weekend. Highlights of the televised show included Tina Turner and Beyonce performing "Proud Mary", Carrie Underwood's outstanding performance of "Before He Cheats" and Josh Groban's and Andrea Bocelli's moving tribute to Luciano Pavarotti which brought tears to the eyes of the audience at the Staples Center and worldwide. Participating in the excitement of walking the red carpet and swimming in a sea of musical luminaries made for an exciting and memorable day for all. According to Chuck "a major highlight for us was seeing our friends from Hawaii win a Grammy for their fantastic slack key compilation CD 'Treasures of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar'. The CD represents true artistry and we were fortunate enough to catch their show in Torrance the day before the Grammy's."

Thanks to our friends and fans who attended our Aqus Cafe show! You made it a special, fun and memorable event for us!

Here is a link to the first You tube video from the show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUGPJoT92y8

Namaste,
Chuck & Deb

Chuck & Deb will be doing a rare daytime performance at the Aqus Cafe in Petaluma, California on Saturday August 11th at 10:30 AM. Admission is free. The duo will be performing songs from their popular CD "Torch", featuring "Sweet Hawaii" ,and many others, as well as material from their forthcoming CD. Aqus is a lively, intimate venue which Chuck & Deb have personally selected to unveil their new songs for the first time for a live audience. For more information call 707-762-5672 or visit the Aqus website at http://www.aquscafe.com/music/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Kikalani

Chuck & Deb's son Chip has released his short film "Why I'm Unemployed" to i-Film. The movie is a comedy about a news reporter who tries to get his old job back at the news station, but is bedeviled by his silly imaginary friend from grammar school. Check it out:

Chuck & Deb's long-awaited music video "Sweet Hawaii" has been delivered ahead of schedule to IFILM, and is now "live" for viewing. The video includes hula dancers and scenic spots on Maui, Oahu, Big Island and Kaua'i.
To check it out go to : http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2727913

Chuck & Deb received an exciting update with regard to the American Idol Underground Competition as follows:

Dear Chuck & Deb

Congratulations!  You have advanced to the final round of American Idol Underground's Inaugural Folk Competition! Your song "Going, Going, Gone" was ranked as one of the top ten songs in its genre and is currently being reviewed by our celebrity panelists. Final winner announcements will be made in the upcoming weeks, so be sure to log on to idolunderground.com for updates! Again, congrats and thank you for your continued interest in American Idol Underground!

Sincerely,
Ben Meyer
Competitions Producer

http://www.idolunderground.com/Pages/Profile/UserProfile.aspx?UserID=37634

Chuck & Deb extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted!!

It's offical. Thanks to the support of Australian DJ's such as Tony "Slinga" Slingsby, Trudy Burke, Del Moller, Bob Atkins and others "Torch" is now rising up the country music charts in the land of wonder! Contacted at Studio Love, where they are in the midst of recording their new CD, Chuck & Deb expressed their sincere appreciation for the support of both Australian radio and the fans! They indicated that a tour of the magical land down under is being planned. Stay tuned!