I think the addypod has died. After near-constant use since getting it two Christmases ago, iTunes says that it’s corrupt and won’t reset it.

I can’t go on without my ipod. Send help.

Friday night I was reminded of the huge technology gap that exists in the communications world. Since I work in netroots and am writing my thesis on the topic, I’ve encapsulated myself in that little world and forget how everyone else is just catching on to things.

Recently, I joined the Ebenezer’s events team to help with their concerts. I did a bit of concert promotion in Chattanooga with A Song for the Children  and have missed it. Plus, it’s nice to have a communications outlet that doesn’t include the words legislative, strategy or thesis.

Friday night, I found myself discussing social media at Ebenezers and jotting down a few ideas for a communications plan. Despite having amazing graphics and “trailers” to introduce sermons, NCC is just starting to capture e-mail addresses. While Pastor Mark has a blog and they podcast sermons, the church really hasn’t used any social networking to promote activities.

During the concert, the manager mentioned that she needs to put together a street team to promote concerts. Immediately I went into what Bekna has named “my scary planning mode” and started thinking of ways that the coffeehouse could use all the free stuff out there to announce events.

It just floors me that this giant gap exists between traditional communication plans and the web people. It’s not just politics, it’s really everywhere. PR Squared commented on this topic in the corporate sector this week. Should we slow down and wait for our publics and stakeholders to catch up or should we encourage them to try these new methods and push them along?

BTW, check out Bo Rains. She played Friday night and is great. I downloaded her album , Scarecrows from iTunes and Among the Clouds is my new favorite song.

It’s been a while since I did a soundtrack post, so I thought I’d rename it the Addypod Selections due to the fact that this is what I’ve been listening too since I got back to DC and put the ipod back into constant use. Overall, bleak and depressing, but it rather fits rainy January weather.

The Blower’s Daughter, Damien Rice
This is the most addictive and haunting song that I’ve ever heard. Most people know it from the movie Closer. It’s the perfect depressing track. If it goes onto your playlist be sure to pull out the Sylvia Plath.

Let the River Run, Carly Simon
Carly Simon’s 1980’s girl power ballad from Working Girl. What’s not to like?

Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper and Sarah McLachlan
New(er) version of another great 80’s classic. I love the blending of Lauper and McLachlan on this track.

My Savior, My God, Aaron Shust
Amazing praise song.

Stand in the Rain, Superchick
Sure, Superchick is a Christian teeny bopper group, but you can’t help but like some of their stuff, and Stand in the Rain seems to capture my mood lately.

This Woman’s Work, Maxwell
Another cover of an 80’s movie song by Kate Bush. (Notice a pattern?)

A Long December, Counting Crows
Also been pulling out the Counting Crows lately. What ever happened to them?

Politik, Coldplay
Favorite song from the band before Gwyneth entered the picture, and they were good.

Fix You, Coldplay as well.
So X&Y isn’t my favorite album, but I do like about three tracks off of it, and this is my favorite one.

Satisfied and Just About Enough, Josh Bales (from Underneath the Armor)
I ocassionally post about Josh Bales, but he’s quickly becoming my all-time favorite songwriter. His music just seems follow the ebb and flow of my relationship with God. Underneath the Armor, his latest release, is my favorite yet. If there’s one CD I’d recommend buying this year, it’s Josh Bales.