I love this! Great way to make a humorous point about a notoriously unfunny bunch of people:
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Oak Cliff musician Barry Kooda has called for an open carry “guitar rally” on July Fourth at Continental Bridge Park. It’s his response to recent open carry gun protestors making headlines.
“I’m not anti-gun at all. I’m a fifth generation Texas veteran. I have guns… leave them at home. You have rights, you just don’t have to express them all the time in people’s faces,” said Kooda.
Kooda posted a message on Facebook that called for a rally where people brought guitars instead of guns. It’s his way of bringing music with a message, and it’s all in good fun.
“This is my sense of humor. I have a larger following than I’d like because I’m just the local yokel,” said Kooda, who has played for years.
His fans, friends and followers took his social mediashout out seriously, and his idea went viral. People have offered to provide t-shirts, create slogans and make signs.
“It’s a buzz topic at the moment, and a lot of people feel the same way,” said Kooda.
More than 800 people have RSVP’d for his event. Kooda said people in California, Oregon and Virginia plan to hold similar parties.
More than 800 people have RSVP’d for his event. Kooda said people in California, Oregon and Virginia plan to hold similar parties.
