News & Announcements
Clifton Cultural Arts Center Presents
African Drum & Dance class
Drumming class details:
Ages: All ages
Dates: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Session Begins: 9/16
Cost: $10 per class
$2 discount if you sign up for both drumming and dancing, or register more than one person
Instructor: Baoku Moses
Registration: Email info@cliftonculturalarts.org with “Drumming” in the subject line.
People are encouraged to pre-register.
AFRICAN DRUMMING
Drumming is very important part of Africans day to day life because drumming and singing brings joy and happiness to the soul. The African drumming class is for everyone who is looking to learn more about African
music, learn the techniques of playing African drums, and have fun, while experiencing the rich tradition of African drumming.
The class is open to all ages. I provide drums, but students are encouraged to bring a drum if they have one.
Dance class details:
Ages: All ages
Dates: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Session Begins: 9/16
Cost: $10 per class
$2 discount if you sign up for both drumming and dancing, or register more than one person
Instructor: Baoku Moses
Registration: Email info@cliftonculturalarts.org with “African Dance” in the subject line.
People are encouraged to pre-register.
AFRICAN DANCE:
African Dance classes will build on the drumming and engage participants
in learning, fun movement of cultural African dances.
Instructor:
Baoku Moses is an African performing artist that has been in Cincinnati for
over 8 years. Baoku has 16 years of African performing arts experience as a professional actor, dancer, singer songwriter, band leader and an African drummer.
“One of the things I enjoy doing is sharing my rich culture with people. I am very passionate about African drumming and dancing, and have taught every level of classes and different ages. My class is not about teacher and students, it about people coming together to share and learn together (because I am learning when I teach too), and having fun.”
Please share the information with your friends.
For more information go to:
http://cliftonculturalarts.org/performing-arts.htm#africandrumming
Natalie Brown
I’m excited to announce that we’re taking pre-sales for my Limited Edition Autographed CD (The Relationship Odyssey) & Live Show DVD.
I’m running a campaign called “The 20k in 60 Days Project” where the funds raised from pre-sales will be used to produce and manufacture the CD and DVD. With the effort of fans like you, we have 60 days (until October 2nd, 2010) to raise the money needed for the project. This is called “crowd-funding”.
Please support the effort and read more about the project here:
http://www.indiegogo.com/natalie-brown
In addition to making a contribution, please share this with friends, family and people in your social network. If you are not able to contribute, you can still help me out by spreading the word to your family, friends and spreading the word by posting the info and link on your social networks. Thank u SO much!
Hope you’re enjoying your summer!
Peace,
Nat
On the 9/16/2010 THE PEPPERMINT APES will be paying homage to Marc Bolan and T Rex by performing a set of Bolan classics at
Club Unique (formerly Klub Extreme, next to The Refectory pub),
909, Finchley Road,
Golders Green,
London, NW11 7PE.
Tickets are on sale for the annual Bolan Bop starring us!
Details from www.marc-bolan.com or email londonbop@yahoo.co.uk
It’s going to be an amazing night so hope you can join us in our very special tribute to the great Mr Marc Bolan!
Read more:http://www.myspace.com/thepeppermintapes#ixzz0v73Qr6cp
The 2010 Whispering Beard Folk FESTIVAL TEES are NOW AVAILABLE. In an effort to keep some beardos at least partially clothed during the
event, Mule Kick Murray is offering these stylish festival garments in
advance of the Whispering Beard weekend. You can check out the Tees
and info on how to get yours via the link below:
http://whisperingbeardblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-are-you-wearing-to-show.html
NATIONAL BEARDO DAY is Sunday August 29th.
Lucky for us it falls on the last day of the festival so we’ll be
celebrating all weekend! Gather your folk and join the largest bushing
of beardos in the country! I heard there may be pie. mmmmmm pie.
Gather your folk and RESERVE your own camp site or whole section in
the eastern pasture. We’ll mark your spot and you’ll be ready to raise
canvas and head to the music. Ma says come early Friday to enjoy the
entire weekend.
Have the Blue Plate Special for lunch.
Hungry for some music beardo?
Check out WDVX.com weekdays at noon for
the Blue Plate Special. A fine show on the internet machine by beardos out of Knoxville, TN.
I hear tell they’ll be heading up to farm to join us for the festival so stop by and say hi if you see em.
Well beardos, ma says the fire needs stoked and i fear Mule Kick might
turn that into something that requires medical attention. See you at
the Beard if not before.
I remain,
Jobadiah
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
Visit http://www.whisperingbeard.com
A Day on the Green – Blondie and The Pretenders
They’re two of music’s most acclaimed bands boasting two of music’s most compelling front women – Deborah Harry leading the wondrous Blondie and Chrissie Hynde fronting the mighty Pretenders. As a double-bill, it’s a world first! It’s also an absolute cracker and that’s exactly what fans can savour when Blondie & The Pretenders co-headline a November/December tour of ‘a day on the green’ winery shows.
Both The Pretenders and Blondie have enjoyed great success in Australia, fuelled by a stream of timeless Top Ten hits and the popularity of Hynde and Harry. Both ladies have always escaped the usual cliches of women in rock and are unquestionably two of the most important and influential women to have graced the stage. As co-headliners, the bands will alternate in closing the shows.
Blondie emerged from the late 70′s New York punk scene and quickly became music, style and pop culture icons selling more than 40 million albums. They scored hits with reggae, rock/disco, hip hop and pop songs bursting with great hooks and brilliant, ironic lyrics. ‘Heart Of Glass’ was Blondie’s first US #1 in 1978 opening the floodgates to a run of 14 Top Ten US hits.
The Pretenders are undoubtedly a special band with a special place in history. With hits like ‘Talk Of The Town’, ‘Kid’, ‘Back On The Chain Gang’, ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’, ‘Middle Of The Road’, ‘Message Of Love’, ‘ I’ll Stand By You’, ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Brass In Pocket’, The Pretenders may have been rockin’ for 30 years but their authenticity has never diminished.
As always ‘a day on the green’ is pleased to showcase two Australian artists as support acts, Melbourne five-piece Little Red and Magic Dirt’s Adalita.
Peter Lehmann Wines & Bimbadgen Estate Show Times
4:00pm GATES OPEN
4:30pm – 5:00pm ADALITA
5:30pm – 6:15pm LITTLE RED
6:45pm – 8:00pm PRETENDERS
8:30pm – 9:45pm BLONDIE
Rochford Wines Show Times
3:00pm GATES OPEN
4:30pm – 5:00pm ADALITA
5:30pm – 6:15pm LITTLE RED
6:45pm – 8:00pm BLONDIE
8:30pm – 9:45pm PRETENDERS
Josef Chromy & Sirromet Wines Show Times
2:00pm GATES OPEN
3:00pm – 3:30pm ADALITA
3:45pm – 4:30pm LITTLE RED
5:00pm – 6:15pm PRETENDERS (Josef Chromy) / BLONDIE (Sirromet)
6:45pm – 8:00pm BLONDIE (Josef Chromy) / PRETENDERS (Sirromet)
WHAT TO BRING: Deck chair or picnic rug for GA area, jacket, poncho, comfortable shoes (there could be some uneven surfaces), sun hat & sunscreen. Chairs are provided in the reserved seating area.
PERMITTED: Sealed bottled water, food, esky, point & shoot cameras (no SLR cameras)
NOT PERMITTED: Strictly no BYO alcohol or soft drink. This is a licensed event. No umbrella, tables, professional cameras, video or recording equipment, glass, metal cutlery, tents or sunshelters.
FOOD: Patrons may bring their own food. There will also be a selection of food & beverages available for sale (cash only at most venues).
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: All bags are subject to a safety and security search upon entry. Any prohibitied items will be confiscated. All patrons must adhere to local licensing laws. Management reserves the right to refuse admission. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free of charge in the general admission area and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
http://www.adayonthegreen.com.au/
WICKED
THE CAPITOL THEATRE, SYDNEY
13 Campbell Street, Haymarket
(between George and Pitt Streets)
For further information on the Capitol theatre, go to
http://www.capitoltheatre.com.au/
WICKED-The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
Performance times:
Tuesday : 8pm
Wednesday: 8pm & 1pm
Thursday: 8pm
Friday: 8pm
Saturday: 8pm & 2pm
Sunday: 3pm
Don’t miss out on this oz-some offer these school holidays!
Applies to NSW School Holidays only From Saturday 3 July to Sunday 18 July
Applies to ‘A’ Reserve tickets only.
Transaction fee of $7.15 applies. Subject to availability.
Includes:
Tuesday 1pm
Wednesday 1pm
Saturday 2pm
Sunday 3pm
WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award® winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (My So Called Life, Once And Again and thirtysomething), and is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire.
http://www.capitoltheatre.com.au/shows_wicked.htm
http://www.wickedthemusical.com.au/
ISC SONGWRITING COMPETITION
CLICK HERE TO ENTER!
Enter on or before July 15 and save on entry fees! If you enter by July 15, you can save on multiple entries ($30 for the first entry and $22 for each additional entry). After July 15, the entry fee is $30 per entry with no discount for additional entries. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
The final deadline for all entries is October 6, 2010.
ISC accepts entries from amateur and professional songwriters, artists, and musicians. More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 65 winners, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in music equipment, services, and more. Not only does ISC give away the largest cash Grand Prize of any songwriting competition in the world, but ISC also has the most high-profile judges, the most categories, and the coolest winners. ISC has lots of great new judges for 2010, so scroll down and check them out – this means new judges listening to all the finalists’ songs and picking the 2010 winners (this could be you!).
Enter online with mp3s or mail in your songs (CD, tape, or DVD for music video entries). Entering ISC is easy. All you need to do is fill out an entry form and send us your songs! You can also enter through MySpace if you have a MySpace page – which is really easy because ISC will go to your page and listen to your songs there (you don’t even need to send us your songs!).
Winning ISC isn’t just about the cash and prizes. The recognition, exposure, and kudos of winning ISC add to the reasons to enter and benefits of winning. ISC is looking for great songs and songwriters – so, whether you’re a professional songwriter or just starting out, ISC welcomes your entries.
2010 ISC Judges:
Recording Artists: Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds; Train; Robbie Williams; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee Lewis; Regina Spektor; Alejandro Sanz; Jeremy Camp; Terence Blanchard; Ray Wylie Hubbard; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Jazmine Sullivan; DJ Tiësto; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; John Digweed; K’Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); and more to be announced…
Industry Executives:
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music Programming, VH1); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America, Sony/BMG); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo Kids); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville); Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); and more to be announced…
2010 Categories:
Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), R&B/Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary (AC), Rock, Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Americana, Blues, Jazz, Gospel/Christian, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica, Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children’s Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance, and Music Video. Entrants may submit as many songs as they wish – in the same category or in multiple categories.
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/index.htm
Bangalow Music Festival
The 2010 Bangalow Music Festival will take place between 13 – 15 August.
DOWNLOAD THE 2010 BANGALOW BROCHURE AND APPLICATION FORM!
Bangalow Music Festival is an enchanting weekend of music in an intimate setting.
Showcasing a vibrant cross-section of musical styles in the beautiful township of Bangalow,
just ten minutes from Byron Bay, this annual Festival is a world-class event.
The programs are rich in collaboration between professional chamber ensembles, emerging
young artists, Australian composers and world-class soloists. Over the years the Festival has
welcomed many distinguished artists, including Ilya Knovalov (Concertmaster of the Israel
Philharmonic), the Australian String Quartet, Tankstream Quartet, Tel-Aviv Trio, Marshall
Maguire, Slava Grigoryan, and of course members of the Southern Cross Soloists.
After attending the Festival in 2004, legendary Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe
described it as, “the most exciting festival, outside a capital city, that I have ever attended”.
The award-winning Bangalow Music Festival has been the most spectacular development of
the Southern Cross Soloists in recent years. The Festival has grown to become one of the
country’s finest music festivals.
In 2010, the Bangalow Festival treats the intimate audience (seating is limited to 300) to a
veritable feast for the senses. The complete event includes:
* Eight outstanding chamber music recitals held in the historic A&I Hall, beginning on the
Friday night and culminating in a spectacular finale on the Sunday afternoon
* An open door to encourage communication between audience and musicians
* A community concert, presented before the Festival for the local residents who spend the
Festival accommodating the audience
* An educational children’s concert featuring leading musicians from both Australia and
overseas for local school children.
The 2010 Festival program will be available in April – check back then!
For any related enquiries, please call our office on 07 3842 9468.
Ursa Anthology
Ursa Freedom Project will publish its first Ursa Anthology, in praise of bears, as part of World Animal Day on October 4
A piece of writing, photograph, artwork or Song lyrics can be included in the anthology
So any artists or anyone interested in adding to the anthology,can find the guidelines for the anthology at Ursa Freedom Project under the tab “Anthology”.
http://ursafreedomproject.ning.com/forum/topics/ursa-anthology
Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67
By WAYNE PARRY, AP
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20100516/US.Obit.Ronnie.James.Dio/
Ronnie James Dio, whose soaring vocals, poetic lyrics and mythic tales of a never-ending struggle between good and evil broke new ground in heavy metal, died Sunday, according to a statement from his wife and manager. He was 67.
Dio revealed last summer that he was suffering from stomach cancer shortly after wrapping up a tour in Atlantic City, N.J., with the latest incarnation of Black Sabbath, under the name Heaven And Hell.
“Today my heart is broken,” Wendy Dio wrote on the singer’s site, adding he died at 7:45 a.m. “Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.
“Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all,” Wendy Dio continued. “We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us … Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.”
The statement was confirmed by publicist Maureen O’Connor, who said Dio died in Los Angeles. He had been treated at a Houston hospital, according to his site.
Though Dio had recently undergone his seventh chemotherapy treatment, he was hopeful to perform again. Earlier this month, Heaven And Hell canceled its summer tour, but Dio did not view being sidelined as a permanent thing.
“Wendy, my doctors and I have worked so hard to make it happen for all of you, the ones we care so much about, that this setback could be devastating, but we will not let it be,” he said in a statement. “With your continued love and support, we … will carry on and thrive. There will be other tours, more music, more life and much more magic.”
Dio rose to fame in 1975 as the first lead singer of Rainbow, the heavy metal band put together by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who had just quit Deep Purple.
Dio then replaced legendary vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1980 with the critically acclaimed album “Heaven And Hell,” considered by many critics to be one of the finest heavy metal albums of all time. His on-again, off-again tenure with Black Sabbath touched off an intense debate among fans as to which singer was the true essence of the band — a discussion that lasted until his death.
He also enjoyed a successful solo career with his self-titled band, Dio, in between his three stints with Black Sabbath (1980-82; 1992; and 2007-2009, when the band toured as Heaven And Hell, to differentiate it from Osbourne-led versions of Sabbath).
Many of his most memorable songs revolved around the struggle between good and evil, including his signature tune “Heaven And Hell.” He also drew heavily on medieval imagery in songs like “Neon Knights,” “Killing The Dragon” and “Stargazer.”
“He possessed one of the greatest voices in all of heavy metal, and had a heart to match it,” said Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French, whose band toured with Dio since 1983, and was to do so again this summer at European rock festivals. “He was the nicest, classiest person you would ever want to meet.”
Dio organized an all-star charity collaboration in 1986 called “Hear N’ Aid” to raise money for famine relief in Africa, styled on the successful “We Are The World” campaign of a few years earlier.
His solo hits included “Rainbow In The Dark,” “The Last In Line” and “Holy Diver.”
In addition to his wife, Dio is survived by son Daniel; grandchildren Julie and Joey; and father Pat.
AP Music Writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody contributed to this story.
Online: http://www.ronniejamesdio.com/
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!
Stupid Cancer “Un-Gala” NYC ’10
It’s time to raise our glasses once more with the 4th Annual Stupid Cancer “Un-Gala” NYC ’10 brought to you by the I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation, one of the nation’s leading grassroots advocates for young adults affected by stupid cancer.
Please join us as hundreds of friends, neighbors and supporters decend upon trendy Taj Lounge in Chelsea for an elegant “no-black-tie” evening of support, connection, networking, drinks, dancing and the raw power of the stupid cancer movement.
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Taj Lounge
48 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
$80: Open Bar
$30: Cash Bar
$30: Angel Sponsor
If you cannot attend, please consider being an angel sponsor for $30, making it possible for one young adult patient to attend for free.
http://ungala2010.eventbrite.com/
Singer Lena Horne Dies at age 92
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010)
Lena Horne died Sunday night in a New York hospital. She was 92.
Her father’s name was Edwin F. Horne. Her mother was an actress, Edna Louise Calhoun Scottron.
She is survived by her daughter journalist and author Gail Lumet Buckley, whose articles have appeared in Vogue Magazine (USA) and The Los Angeles Times (CA, USA); Buckley has researched and authored two books “The Hornes: An American Family” (New American Library, 1986) and “American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm” (Random House, 2001).
Lena Horne, who was the first black performer to be signed to a long-term contract by a major Hollywood studio and who went on to achieve international fame as a singer. But even though she also went on to star in nightclubs and on Broadway, it would take almost half a century before America would fully embrace Lena Horne – because throughout her prime performing years, neither Hollywood nor the music business was ready to give a “colored girl” a full fair shot in the mainstream.
She was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6282 Hollywood Boulevard and for Motion Pictures at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Horne was famous for her signature song, “Stormy Weather.” And was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1991.
IT’S SHOWTIME WITH V.V.SMITH!
With skit comedy in the vein of Saturday Night Live, Mad TV and Kids in the Hall made family friendly, “It’s Showtime with V.V.Smith” brings family friendly fun into your living room through the wonders of cable TV. With the pilot available mid-ohio area in the late summer, It’s Showtime brings “Nationally Syndicated” television quality to the local Columbus, Ohio area. It’s Showtime with V.V.Smith is full of character. With refreshing comedy and a fun new approach to a tried and true formula, coupled with spotlights of up and coming talent and celebrity interviews, It’s Showtime tickles the funnybone and exposes unexplored avenues with exciting new entertainment.
V.V.Smith and the band lead the way into mayhem, joined by memorable characters such as Billy and Bubba, Mr Blast, Hosay Magnifico, Sheerluck Homes, Koo Coo the Clowns, Major Foe Paw, Thumper, Doctor Frank and Sheegore, Taylor and Tyler the ticket taker twins and many more..
With shows recorded “LIVE” in front of a studio audience at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, opportunities abound for local and national talent to find a place in the show. While recording at “The Ohio Building” in the Ohio State Fairgrounds brings a great and easily accessible venue, it also lends a fun atmosphere for performers and audiences alike. Bands, comedians, jugglers, dog acts, flea shows, unicyclists, clowns or any other type of family friendly act are encouraged to audition for the show. The best fits for the program will make the TV show and the show will spotlight 2 or 3 acts. If you have an act and are interested in auditioning for the show please visit www.showtime.vvsmith.com.
Come to the party at The Ohio Building in The Ohio State Fairgrounds 717 E 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43211 – Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets
www.ticketmaster.com
and Website
www.showtime.vvsmith.com
Ozzy to perform at this year’s iTunes Festival
Where: Roundhouse, Camden, London
Tickets: Free for competition winners – further details at http://www.itunesfestival.co.uk
“This has all the makings of a great gig,” says Ozzy Osbourne who will release Scream, his first album in almost three years, on June 14.
Ozzy says “I’ve never performed before at the legendary Roundhouse, and it’ll be fantastic to do an intimate show there for the fans. We’re also recording it, so if you can’t make it to the gig, it’ll be available for download on iTunes.”
Listen again: Each performance will be recorded and sold exclusively on all 23 iTunes Stores worldwide. ITV will be broadcasting the best of the festival from the Roundhouse.
http://www.ozzy.com/news/ozzy-perform-year%E2%80%99s-itunes-festival-roundhouse-july-3rd
Yusuf to tour Australia / New Zealand!
Yusuf returns to the Australian Stage after 36 years and will tour New Zealand for the first time ever this June.
For a great many admirers in Australia it seemed unlikely that the artist they knew and loved as Cat Stevens would return to the stage and that his timeless songs would reach them in anything other than tribute shows. Never stop believing, as they say. Following his successful short tour of UK and Ireland, he’s decided to accept the offer made by Paul Dainty, his old promoter, to come back and tour again for his fans.
From his home in Dubai Yusuf said, ‘I’m very excited to get back to Australia. There’s a lot of history between me and my journey there. I was given some books on Rumi and Numerology in Sydney back in 74. It was all of part of my Road to Findout. I’ll have the same band as my UK Tour, and Alun Davies will be with me again.’
The dates are as follows:
PERTH ? Thursday 10 June – Challenge Stadium
ADELAIDE ? Sunday 13 June – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
MELBOURNE ? Wednesday 16 June – Rod Laver Arena
SYDNEY ? Monday 21 June – Sydney Entertainment Centre
BRISBANE ? Saturday 26 June – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
AUCKLAND –Tuesday 29 June – Vector Arena
CHRISTCHURCH ? Friday 2 July – Westpac Arena
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=93804748&blogID=533203269
Recording Clinic
May 15 & 16, 2010
Ruff Track Productions is having a recording clinic, this clinic is for anyone interested in recording, learning new skills, recording your band or music with your home set up, preparing to record with a producer.
Something for all skill and interest levels
Our Special guest is non other than….
Grammy Nominated Engineer/Producer Gabriel Shepard
his credits include “Cake” (Certified Gold/Platinum),
Peter Case (Grammy Nominated), Black Francis & many more.
Gabriel is known for engineering incredible sounding recordings
He has is a staff Engineer at world Famous “HYDE STREET STUDIOS” in San Francisco
Hyde Street is full of History “CCR / Joplin and many others have recorded there.
Along with your host Indie Producer/Mixer/Songwriter & Musician
John “JT” Thario whose credits include
“Electric Sandbox”, “Brannon”, “R-Cade 24-7″,
Michael Kline & many more.
May 15 & 16, 2010
email “JT” to sign up today!
RuffTrackPro@yahoo.com
Cost $350 person includes lunch both days
PRE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED VIA PAYPAL
clinic LIMITED to 10 PEOPLE max plus the band
Peter Steele (1962 – 2010)
Peter Steele of heavy metal band Type O Negative has died at age 48. Steele (born Petrus Ratajczyk), the burly 6’7″ bassist and lead vocalist of the Brooklyn goth-metal band, formed Type O in the early ’90s after stints in several other groups, including the hardcore act Carnivore. The Iconic front man of Brooklyn goth-metal legends Type O Negative, passed away at 6pm yesterday April 14, 2010 due to heart failure.
His dramatic baritone voice carried foreboding lyrics about death and despair over electronic chaos and bottom-heavy guitars, proving to become not only the band’s signature, but a sound unmatched ever since Type O’s inception. With profound distaste and disgust for both humanity and political correctness, Type O Negative never changed with the times – the times changed with them.
Our condolences to his family and friends and he will be greatly missed in the world of music!~Tracy Lewis
http://www.myspace.com/typeonegative
RECORD STORE DAY PROMOTION :: SATURDAY, APRIL 17
Dear Travelers ~
The Forecastle Festival is excited to bring you a very special promotion in conjunction with your favorite local independent record stores listed below. This Saturday, April 17 is the 2nd Annual Record Store Day www.recordstoreday.com and Forecastle is helping celebrate by offering you a FREE (value:$30) official 2010 commemorative Forecastle poster designed by artist Jeff Gaither when you purchase a three day pass to this year’s Forecastle Festival. This offer is only available on Saturday, April 17 while supplies last at these outstanding locations:
Ear-X-Tacy Louisville, KY
CD Warehouse Lexington, KY
Grimey’s Nashville, TN
Shake It Records Cincinnati, OH
Indy CD and Vinyl Indianapolis, IN
While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the latest releases from your favorite Forecastle bands:
The Flaming Lips
Widespread Panic (Free Download in honor of Record Store Day!)
Spoon
Drive-By Truckers
Bassnectar
The New Deal
Lucero
Cap ‘n Jazz
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Sara Watkins (of Nickel Creek)
Dar Williams
EOTO
Break Science
Mimosa
Mucca Pazza
Company of Thieves
Savoy
BoomBox
Two Fresh
Morning Teleportation
Three day passes, priced at $150, and one day tickets, priced at $60, are on-sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. They are also available at regional independent record stores, including ear-X-tacy, Shake-It Records, CD Central, Indy CD and Vinyl, and Grimey’s New and Preloved Music. Exclusive VIP and hotel packages are also available, many for the first time. Visit www.forecastlefest.comfor details, along with continuing schedule updates, artist and activity announcements, directions, campground and lodging information, and more!
THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL is where the Midwest connects®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The 2010 fest is expected to draw over 25,000 patrons to the Louisville Waterfront ~ part of a scenic, $60 million dollar riverfront investment which attracts 1.5 million visitors a year. With national headliners and expanded line-ups, the festival will provide an unforgettable experience for all Forecastle travelers, converging in Louisville from the Midwest and beyond.
http://www.forecastlefestival.com
NEWS RELEASE FOLLOWS:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATTENTION MEDIA EDITORS
CLUB’S COMMITTMENT TO AWARENESS
Artists join a worthy fight for all women
Sydney, Australia April 12th, 2010 — The Feel Teal Club’s Founder/Creator, Debbie Stevens
continues to promote awareness for Ovarian cancer, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, with the focus on
the need for an early diagnostic screening test which will save more lives of the women & girls around
the globe.
As a Club, we are all contributing to a common purpose, supporting the Community, while supporting
each other.
Our community-based website & forum, endeavors to serve all those who join, including FREE
promotion & advertising resources for all artist members.
Following on from the 2009 “Feel Teal” & dance again campaign, the club aims to take their awareness
message further, enlisting help from various artists along the way.
Only a few months into the new venture, the Feel Teal Club welcomes its latest members. including
US Rock band, Electric Sandbox; Aussie Rock/Pop star, Anthony Snape; Comedian/Writer, Shelly Ryan,
who adds her “gift of laughter” and a very personal tribute to the late, Gilda Radner;International
music-zine/editor, Tracy Lewis; and Australian poet/lyricist Lance Toohey & his crew from Ion’s
Odyssey.
For further information and general inquiries, please contact
Debbie Stevens.
Email: debbiestevens1@optusnet.com.au
Mobile: 0421071704
http://www.feeltealclub.com/
The Feel Teal Club was especially designed for the general public & Artists of every industry.
Worldwide, the colour TEAL was chosen to represent Ovarian cancer, though sadly, it is still yet to be
widely recognised.
Globally we know to “Think Pink” for Breast cancer and there’s a constant source of funding flowing
as a result
Scott Stapp (CREED) teams with LEGEND, Desmond Child
Scott Stapp teams up with legendary/Hall of Fame rock producer Desmond Child for his second solo album. Stapp calls the follow to his RIAA certified Platinum debut THE GREAT DIVIDE, ” The album of my life”. Check out the 3 NEW TRACKS, one featuring the rapper MASE, Stapp has recently shared with his fans.
Listen here at www.scottstapp.wordpress.com or www.myspace.com/scottstapp
Stapp says, ” This is just the beginning of the new ways I want to give back to my fans who have been so amazing to me.” Stay tuned for more NEW MUSIC and updates from the studio while Stapp and Child create his NEW ALBUM. CREED TOUR 2010 and STAPP TOUR 2010 on the way!
http://scottstapp.wordpress.com/2010/04/08/scott-stapp-creed-teams-with-legend-desmond-child/
HEADTRONICS
The Debut Tour 2010
“Logic’s smokin’ beats, with Freekbass’ funky basslines, is topped off with Molitz’ otherworldly keyboards.”
Spawned at last summer’s Universal Church of Love and Music Funk Festival, brand-spankin’-new funk trio, Headtronics, will be giving funk fans a taste of their collaborative efforts this April. Named by legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins, Headtronics consists of three of today’s best touring funk musicians, including Freekbass (7 time Cincinnati music award winner) , turntablist extraordinaire DJ Logic, and keyboardist Steve Molitz (Particle, Phil Lesh and Friends).
After a mind-blowing on-stage jam session, the chemistry between these three musicians was undeniable. A band would be born. “It turned out to be one of those magical musical moments, so we decided to play some full shows together,” said Freekbass. Funk and electronica fans everywhere should keep an eye and an ear out for Headtronics, one of the most exciting new projects to hit the scene in years.
Tue, Apr 20 The Crosstown Station Kansas City, MO 10:00pm
Wed, Apr 21 Cherokee 2720 St Louis, MO 9:00pm
Thur Apr 22 Headliner’s Louisville, KY TBD
Fri, Apr 23 The V Club Huntington, WV TBD
Sat, Apr 24 The Play by Play Cincinnati, OH TBD
Mon, Apr 26 Cosmic Charlie’s Lexington, KY 10:00pm
Headtronics have been named the Spotlight Band of the Month at
www.livemusicnewsandreview.com!
http://www.myspace.com/headtronics
Simon Says Booking and Publicity
http://simonsaysbooking.com/headtronics.html
http://simonsaysbooking.com
dawn@simonsaysbooking.com
(978)-544-5110 phone
(978)544-5112 fax
Simon Says Publicity is seeking articles, interviews, album reviews, mentions, photo placements, and calendar listings for this upcoming tour. Press kits, albums, jpegs, and artist’s access are available upon request, contact dawn@simonsaysbooking.com or dmansfie@student.umass.edu
April 30 2010
14 Below, Santa Monica, CA
$5 21+ $3 drink specials all night
Doors at 7:30pm
Globes on Remote @ 8pm
AM Theory Project @ 9pm
Juliet Annerino @ 10pm
TBA 11pm & 12am
AM Theory Project will be giving away two tickets on April 26th on kxlu.com and KXLU 88.9 Los Angeles between the hours of 6-8pm on the Euro Lounge.
14 Below has re-opened! And we are excited to play there.
Directions and info is all on their website http://www.14below.com/
Friday night, get out of your work suits and into your party pants! Your favorite live electronica/trip-hop trio, AM Theory Project, will be on at 9pm. Doors open at 7:30pm.
$5.00 cover for a great night of music from yours truly. Our good friends Globes on Remote and Juliet Annerino will be performing with us that night so please come early and stay later to support them, too! You can find them on our friends list here on facebook to check out their music before the show!
http://www.globesonremote.com
http://www.JulietAnnerino.com
http://www.myspace.com/amtheoryproject
http://www.facebook.com/AM-Theory-Project
Forecastle Initial Lineup
The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment are excited to announce the initial lineup to the 9th annual Forecastle Festival, as well as a venue upgrade to Louisville’s 74-acre Waterfront Park, located on the banks of the Ohio River.
The 2010 festival will take place July 9th – 11th and feature experimental rock pioneers The Flaming Lips and perennial jam band favorites Widespread Panic, along with Spoon, The Drive-By Truckers, Bassnectar, Minus the Bear, The New Deal, Lucero, a reunion by Cap ‘n Jazz, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Sara Watkins (of Nickel Creek), Dar Williams, EOTO, Break Science, Mimosa, Mucca Pazza, Company of Thieves, Savoy, BoomBox, Two Fresh, and Morning Teleportation.
All together, Forecastle 2010 will feature over 75 bands, DJs, and electronic artists on (4) festival stages, along with regional art installations, the Sustainable Living Roadshow, an expanded outdoor extreme sports park, Patagonia Footwear Film Pavilion, SPROUTS “Rock, Relax, and Refresh” children’s eco-info zone, outdoor industry demos, renewable energy exhibits, organic food options, discussion panels, speakers, dance tents, and more.
FORECASTLE 2010 INITIAL LINEUP
The Flaming Lips
Widespread Panic
Spoon
Bassnectar
Drive-by Truckers
Minus the Bear
The New Deal
Lucero
Cap ‘n Jazz
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek
Dar Williams
EOTO
Break Science
BoomBox
Mimosa
Savoy
Two Fresh
Mucca Pazza
Company of Thieves
Morning Teleportation
More headliners and over (60) artists to be announced in April.
Three day passes, priced at $150, and one day tickets, priced at $60, are on-sale now at http://www.facebook.com/l/8e7a7;www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. They are also available at independent record stores, including ear-X-tacy, Shake-It Records, CD Central, Indy CD and Vinyl, and Grimey’s New and Preloved Music. Exclusive VIP and hotel packages are also available, many for the first time. Visit the website for details, along with continuing schedule updates, artist and activity announcements, directions, campground and lodging information, and more!
For more info, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/l/8e7a7;www.forecastlefest.com
THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL is where the Midwest connects®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The 2010 fest is expected to draw 25,000 patrons to the Louisville Waterfront ~ part of a scenic, $60 million dollar riverfront investment which attracts 1.5 million visitors a year. With national headliners and expanded line-ups, the festival will provide an unforgettable experience for all Forecastle travelers, converging in Louisville from the Midwest and beyond.
http://www.facebook.com/l/8e7a7;www.forecastlefestival.com
Decipher the clues to win a chance at 2 VIP weekend passes and much more at:
http://forecastlefest.com/treasure_map/
Lady Gaga @ Adelaide Entertainment Centre
When: Tuesday, 2010/03/30
Where: Adelaide Entertainment Centre – , Adelaide, SA Australia
Cost/Tickets: $ – Search 4 tickets, Seating, floorplan,
Lady Gaga returns to Australia in March 2010 for a much-demanded headline tour. The Australian tour will feature a spectacular new arena production and full band.
Following her spectacular performances with The Pussycat Dolls earlier this year, the divine Ms. Gaga has been tearing up stages around the world.
During August she was one of the stars at both Japan’s Summersonic Festival and the UK’s V Festivals and will shortly be undertaking a co-headline U.S. tour with Kanye West.
2009 has been hailed the Year Of Gaga as the enigmatic superstar broke records and topped charts around the globe.
Debut album ‘The Fame’ reached the top ten in over 20 countries worldwide, with Australia the first to embrace the inexplicable Lady Gaga, clocking up triple platinum sales in just a few months as she placed five singles in the top 50 selling Australian singles of this year.
Lady Gaga’s debut boasts massive hits – the latest ‘Paparazzi’ and previous infectious ARIA 1s ‘Just Dance’ and ‘Poker Face’.
Back home in the US, Lady Gaga became the first artist in nearly 10 years to reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 with her first two chart entries, and became only the third artist in the 16-year history of the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart to collect three 1 songs from a debut album – ‘Just Dance’, ‘Poker Face’ and ‘LoveGame’.
While Lady Gaga sets the charts alight, its on stage where her story truly comes to life. A shifting artscape of the past, present and future, a live performance by Lady Gaga leaves you wondering how music survived without her.
http://www.ladygaga.com/telephone/
Article submitted by: Debbie Stevens
Original Post at: http://wots-on.info/whats-on/?event=Lady_Gaga_at_Adelaide_Entertainment_Centre–Adelaide–SA–Australia–000A1vy–Live_Music–2010-03-30
Deftones “Diamond Eyes” Single
Available on iTunes
“Diamond Eyes”, the first single from the brand new full length, is now available for download on iTunes.
Click here to buy now!
Diamond Eyes Full Length Pre-Order
After you get the single, click here to pre-order the complete full-length album, DIAMOND EYES.
The pre-order comes with an instant, free download of “Rocket Skates” remixed by M83.
The record will be available everywhere May 4th, 2010.
http://www.gunsrazorsknives.com/
http://www.myspace.com/deftones
http://www.facebook.com/deftones?v=wall
Article submitted by: Debbie Stevens
Tuesday 30 March 2010
Original at: http://wots-on.info/whats-on/?event=Al_Di_Meola_World_Sinfonia–Parramatta–NSW–Australia–000A1xb–Live_Music.Jazz–2010-03-30
American guitarist Al Di Meola is a giant of jazz!
Al Di Meola World Sinfonia blends world, jazz, classical, and tango music with Middle Eastern overtones; an exhilarating mix complete with sophisticated rhythms, haunting melodies, and thrilling guitar action.
As well as an extensive list of headline concerts around Australia and New Zealand throughout March 2010, Al Di Meola World Sinfonia has been added to the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival.
Al Di Meola holds the most prestigious guitar awards from the highest rated guitar poll in the world, Guitar Player Magazine, and has garnered a 25-year reputation as one of the most prominent virtuosos in modern instrumental jazz.
In 1974 he was a student at Berklee School of Music in Boston when he received a life-changing call from pianist Chick Corea to join cutting edge ensemble Return To Forever, known for its uncompromising musical exploration.
Al debuted with the band at Carnegie Hall, and the next night played before 40,000 at an Atlanta jazz festival, and he was only 19 years old when he won his first Grammy Award and re-defined the electric guitar’s place in jazz.
In 1976 Di Meola put together his own outfit which featured a stellar cast including drummers Steve Gadd and Lenny White, bassist Anthony Jackson and Jaco Pastorius, keyboardists Jan Hammer, Barry Miles and Chick Corea plus percussionist Mingo Lewis, to record seven albums with Columbia Records.
1980 marked the triumph of the acoustic guitar trio with Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin and their debut album Friday Night in San Francisco, sold more than two million units.
The virtuoso guitarists toured from 1980 to 1983, releasing the studio album Passion, Grace and Fire in 1982, and in 1995, they reunited for a third recording, Guitar Trio, followed by another triumphant world tour.
In early 1996, Di Meola formed a new trio with the violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and RTF bandmate Stanley Clarke called The Rite of Strings.
Al reunited with the original members of Return To Forever, keyboardist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke, and drummer Lenny White, for a world tour in 2008 that was one of the biggest jazz events of the year.
But for now Al’s main focus remains his World Sinfonia: “I’m more interested now in moving forward with the World Sinfonia, which has really developed into something beautiful. For me, it’s the most rewarding thing I’ve done in a long, long time. You don’t have the overbearing volume with this band. Instead you have a rich harmonic kind of music with lots of improvisation; you have a music that is emotional. What I’m doing now is just completely satisfying, like a phenomenal meal and a great glass of vintage wine.”
Di Meola has further expanded his world music vocabulary after touring Morocco with World Sinfonia.
He explained before embarking that the tour would “afford me the chance to jam with some of the local musicians there. I’m wide open to that kind of collaboration now. I’ve done some jamming back in New York at a world music club in the East Village called Drom with a Turkish clarinet virtuoso named Husnu Senlendiric. I find that I have a real affinity for the music of the Middle East.”
TOUR DATES:
http://www.bellepromotions.com.au/dates_and_venues.html
March
AUSTRALIA
5th – Perth – Concert Hall - http://www.perthconcerthall.com.au/
7th – Sydney – City Recital Hall – http://www.cityrecitalhall.com/
9th – Bellingen – Memorial Hall – http://www.bellingermagic.com/accom_result1/al-di-meola-world-sinfonia/
10th – Byron Bay – High School Hall – http://www.bellepromotions.com.au/
12th – Sydney – Enmore – http://www.enmoretheatre.com.au/
13th – Sydney – The Basement – http://www.thebasement.com.au/
15th – Brisbane – Concert Hall QPAC – http://www.qpac.com.au/
16th – Kuranda – Amphitheatre – http://www.kurandaamphitheatre.org/
NEW ZEALAND
18th – Auckland – Town Hall – http://www.the-edge.co.nz/
19th – Christchurch – James Hay Theatre – http://www.vbase.co.nz/
22nd – Wellington – Opera House – http://www.stjames.co.nz/
24th – Hobart – City Hall – http://www.hobartcity.com.au/
25th – Melbourne – Hamer Hall – http://www.theartscentre.com.au/
26th – Adelaide – Her Majesty’s Theatre - http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/
27th – Canberra – Royal Theatre NCCC – http://www.nccc.com.au/
29th – Newcastle – Civic Theatre – http://www.civicprecinctnewcastle.com.au/
30th – Parramatta – Riverside Theatre – http://www.riversideparramatta.com.au/
April
2nd – Byron Bay Blues Festival - http://www.bluesfest.com.au/
http://www.aldimeola.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialAlDiMeola
PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE TODAY ::
HEADLINERS TO BE ANNOUNCED MARCH 31, 2010!
Dear Forecastle Travelers ~
The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment will unveil the initial lineup to the 2010 event at 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 31st. In anticipation, visit our website – www.ForecastleFest.com to enter the “Guess the Headliners” contest and win two weekend VIP passes. Clues to the lineup are posted on the site.
From now until the announce, specially discounted three-day passes are available for $135.00 via http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/k7p7ut.
Enter the password “MUSIC” for access to the special price, valid through March 31 at 1 p.m. At that time, the price for a three-day pass will increase to $150.00, with single-day passes at $60.00.
The 9th annual Forecastle Festival will take place July 9th – 11th in downtown Louisville, KY, and combine over (75) bands and electronic artists, regional art installations, the Sustainable Living Roadshow, outdoor extreme sports park, panels, speakers, films, and more.
Visit www.forecastlefest.com for continuous updates, including: line-up additions, regional promotions, and purchasing information.
Ernie Ball Play Crossroads Contest Launches Today
Musicians Compete For Chance To Play 2010 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Fest
Beginning today, unsigned musicians can enter the Ernie Ball Play Crossroads contest at www.playcrossroads.com to compete for a chance to perform live on the Ernie Ball Village Stage at the 2010 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival (presented by T-Mobile), Saturday, June 26 at Toyota Park in Chicago.
The day-long festival benefits the Crossroads Centre Antigua and will feature music from the legendary Eric Clapton and friends, including The Allman Brothers Band, BB King, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, ZZ Top and more.
To enter the contest–also hosted by Ernie Ball partners Premier Guitar, Guitar Center and Reverb Nation–musicians register at www.playcrossroads.com by creating a profile including 1-5 MP3 files, photos and a bio. The winning artist or band will receive roundtrip airfare to Chicago, hotel and a 30-minute performance slot on the Ernie Ball Village Stage, which will also feature inspirational master-class sessions from Joe Bonamassa, Robert Randolph, Otis Taylor and more. The winning artist will also receive a full Ernie Ball Music Man endorsement, a feature in Premier Guitar and prizes from Guitar Center.
“We’re tremendously honored to be associated with Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. Supporting the Antigua Foundation, in addition to Eric Clapton’s charitable efforts is very important to Ernie Ball,” notes Brian Ball of Ernie Ball Inc. “Offering an unsigned band this tremendous opportunity to play live alongside the collection of legendary guitar players is also something we’re very excited about.”
Fans have the opportunity to help choose the winner by voting for their favorite artists at www.playcrossroads.com. The 500 bands/artists with the most votes will be reviewed by a panel of judges comprised of Ernie Ball representatives and contest sponsors. The judges will select the winning artist/band based on criteria including musicianship, originality, authenticity and songwriting.
The winner of the first Ernie Ball Play Crossroads contest–who performed at the last Crossroads Guitar Festival, held in 2007–was then 16-year-old prodigy Tyler Dow Bryant. Bryant went on to work with Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Chris Duarte, Brent Rowan, Albert Lee, Steve Lukather, Don and Donnie Nelson, Sean Neff, Wes Jeans, Alan Haynes, Dickey Betts and many others.
About Ernie Ball Inc.
Ernie Ball was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge single strings. The Ernie Ball Company also produces Music Man guitars and basses, volume pedals, and other accessories. The company’s strings and accessories are available in more than 6,000 music stores throughout the U.S. The company also exports to 110 countries. For more information, contact the Ernie Ball company at (800) 543-2255, or visit their website at www.ernieball.com.
Source: http://www.cincygroove.com/?q=node/1868
ISC is now accepting entries for 2010. Click here to enter your songs now, and if you enter online, you can save $ with the Early Bird rate.
The International Songwriting Competition is the #1 song contest for songwriters
Over $150,000 in cash and prizes shared by 65 winners
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/
Announcing “Zac Gives Back”
Off the heels of last week’s insane media coverage of our initial endorsement by celebrity actor/singer Zac Efron, we are thrilled to announce the launch of “Zac Gives Back – Support Young Adults And Give Cancer The Bird.”
ZGB is a a TwitPic photo competition in support of his cousin Emily to raise money and awareness for i[2]y. Contestants are encouraged to purchase wristbands and organize the largest crowd shot of everyone wearing the band while giving cancer the bird. The top three crowd organizers will win large-sum iTunes Gift Cards of $250, $100 and $50, respectively.
Zac’s goal is for us to sell 50,000 wristbands and elevate the cause of ‘cancer under 40′ even further into the national spotlight, where it deserves to be. It’s time. It’s our time. It’s about time.
©Copyright 2010, I’m Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation
News from Tiffany Apan
Spring is almost here and we are as busy as ever here at the Poets Labyrinth Productions headquarters.
First I give a thank you to two new radio stations spinning the tracks:
New Artist Radio
http://fburls.com/14-AKLL4bCO/t/s/txt/cid/600791/sid/119917265
WAGTi Radio which will officially go up on March 17
http://fburls.com/95-hH0x3r3n/t/s/txt/cid/600791/sid/119917265
While we’ve been getting great airplay on internet, college, and independant radio stations, mainstream radio stations have proven to be a little more difficult because, well, the music we do isn’t exactly mainstream! 
But, you can help us out a little in that department by voting for us at the following link:
http://fburls.com/28-ztOcXCfe/t/s/txt/cid/600791/sid/119917265
At this link, listen to a song in it’s entirety and rate! It’s that simple and would be greatly appreciated:)
We are also happy to announce that there will be a new release on March 15. After being released on the La Femme Electrique Compilation CD, being a country/American Finalist in the 2009 Best New Song in the World Contest, and ‘test-floating’ around on music sites like thesixtyone, uvumi, and last.fm, we have decided to release my acapella song, “Lost Little Girl” as a digital single. The song will be re-recorded courtesy of Rowen Poole and StarGlider Studios and there will also be a music video for the song as well on which we will be working with Zane Hersherberger again (of the “Ashes to Dust” and “Scarborough Fair” music videos). We are scoping out potential locations for the video and will inform you on when we shoot and release it. The song will be available through Tarnius Music, iTunes, Plugo.la, Last.fm, and more. Also, the near future will hold all the music videos being available through iTunes as well. Stay tuned for all that:)
Speaking of new releases, the song “A Prayer” from POET will be featured on what will be our 8th Compilation feature to date. It will be released through Coast2Coast Mixtapes (our second compilation with the Coast2Coast family) and we will inform you with more information upon it’s release.
We also have some shows happening starting in the spring. We didn’t really intend to make it a Tour, but I guess it sort of is! So we are simply calling it the Tiffany Apan Concert Mini Tour 2010.
Tiffany Apan Concert Mini Tour 2010
Spring Shows
April 24-25 Spring Paranormal Conference (Koppel Firehall) in Koppel, PA
May 3 “The Catacombs” Radio Show WVQC-LP 95.7 FM in Cincinnati, OH
Fall Shows
Sept 18 4th Annual Fall Frolic and Autumn Equinox Festival in Milford, PA
Sept 25-26 Boo Fest 2010 (Conneaut Lake Park Hotel) in Lake Conneaut, PA
We will also be doing a meet n greet and the 2nd screening of the music video for “Scarborough Fair” at the Indie Gathering 2010 at the Holiday Inn Select in Westlake, OH.
There also may be a couple more shows added, so keep checking the official website:
http://www.tiffanyapan.com/
as well as concert listing sites like bandloop, jambase, songkick, scout66, pollstar, eviesays, and others. The show will consist of songs from POET and will also be showcasing some new songs that will appear on “Elements” and some songs I’ve just enjoyed singing over the years.
And now onto the progress of the second album, “Elements.” We have all but 1 and a half songs written. We do have the set track list though and it is as follows (although this isn’t necessarily the order the songs will appear on the album):
Three Pale Queens (with Bonfire Night)
Heart Song
Antarctica
City of Gold (Children of the Sun)
Danny Boy
Poseidon
25th Hour
Carcosa
The Scottish King’s Wife
I Sing the Body Electric
Charms of the Heaven
Elements
Siuil A Run
Lullabye
Walking Distance
I would also like to introduce you to some of the session musicians appearing on the album:
Jim Waugaman (Keyboards, composition)
John “JT” Tallent (Percussion)
Scot Harvey (Drums)
Roman Prokopenko (Bass)
Jason English (returning to lend his guitar and bass talents)
Penny Philips (compostion)
Rowen Poole (producer, album photography)
Find out more about Jim, John, Scot and Roman at http://fburls.com/4-XdzP62gd/t/s/txt/cid/600791/sid/119917265
You can also keep up with the making of Elements on YouTube:
http://fburls.com/51-0gP2MHfC/t/s/txt/cid/600791/sid/119917265
Thanks as always to everyone for the support and we hope to see you soon:)
Tiffany Apan
Upcoming Shows/Events:
04/24/2010 – Koppel, PA – Koppel Firehall – More info: http://fburls.com/85-Xxt98BVl
05/03/2010 – Cincinnati, OH – 95.1 WVQC, Radio Free… – More info: http://fburls.com/66-B7veR6tz
09/18/2010 – Milford, PA – Camp Netimus – More info: http://fburls.com/32-cw5Nkt5P
09/25/2010 – Conneaut Lake, PA – Conneaut Lake Park Hotel – More info: http://fburls.com/40-pdkxPxAo
Full show/event calendar: http://fburls.com/43-ltmiv0Jx
CD REVIEW OF “Against The Wall”
by The Peppermint Apes
This CD is a must have! I was recently able to listen to this CD in its entirety and enjoyed every second of it! The guys have really put together a great mix of tunes here! From toe tapping tunes to melodies that touch the heart, it keeps you wanting more!
I always say that a listener enjoys the music more if he/she can perceive a message/feeling or if it makes them recollect a memory from the music and the guys have done exactly that!
These guys are on their way to being a sensation and making a BIG name for themselves because they have the passion/drive that upcoming artists need and a love for what they do!
Get to know the guys better, and get links to all their sites and how to purchase this great music at:
http://www.thepeppermintapes.co.uk/
Tracy
Flip Side to Music
http://flipsidetomusic.com
Guitar Center has teamed up with one of the greatest guitarists to ever walk the earth to present YOUR NEXT RECORD with SLASH, a groundbreaking unsigned band competition that will give one up and coming band the chance to win the ultimate career-altering opportunity: record a 3-song EP with the legendary producer behind Guns N’ Roses – Mike Clink and have Slash write, record and perform on the winning artists’ single.
Starting today, February 1st through April 30th bands across the U.S. are invited to submit their music at YourNextRecord.com for a chance to win one of the sweetest prize packages ever offered in rock.
Slash says:
“The formula that used to work for discovering new artists has been decimated and the opportunities for really talented bands to be heard is extremely limited. That’s why it’s so important to me and Guitar Center to provide a situation where new talent can be discovered. This is an incredibly interesting way to find and help launch a really great band that hasn’t been able to get their foot in the door otherwise.”
Good luck and may the band that rocks the hardest win.
Your chance to record with one of the world’s greatest guitarists
The Prize
· A 3-song E.P. produced by legendary producer Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Megadeth, Mötley Crüe)
· Slash will write, record and perform on your single
· A management development deal with “The Collective” (the team behind Linkin Park, Slash & Avenged Sevenfold)
· Feature of your single on iTunes
· World-wide digital distribution of your music through Tunecore
· $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree
· $10,000 in new gear and endorsement deals from Ernie Ball Music Man
· The opening slot on Slash’s Monster Energy Bash
· An editorial feature on your band in Guitar World magazine
Graphic courtesy www.karlyns.com
FEEL TEAL CAMPAIGN 2010
The FEEL TEAL Ovarian cancer awareness campaign is set to start again, in 2010!
Our message still the same but with one small difference—we’re committed to raising awareness, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, until a diagnostic test has been found!
When the Feel teal campaign was originally launched, there were many great expectations.
We were putting our voices of support towards raising much needed awareness for Ovarian cancer, in hope more lives could be spared!
The campaign’s founder, Debbie Stevens, together with the Go Research Fund, Spokesman, Rick Finch & a host of other supporters all rallied for this cause with the goal of raising Awareness and much needed funding for this disease.
Worldwide, the colour TEAL was chosen to represent this cancer, though sadly, it is still yet to be widely recognised.
Globally we know to “Think Pink” for Breast cancer and there’s a constant source of funding flowing as a result.
For Ovarian cancer to achieve the same status, “Feel Teal” came into existence.
In order to promote this idea, enlisting the use of the Internet and its resources an obvious choice, and in no time the campaign began to build momentum.
We were blessed with a wonderful Spokesman- winner of seven Grammy awards, 14 BMI songwriter/arranger awards, producer, musician, songwriter and co-founder of “KC and the Sunshine Band“, Rick Finch.
Rick’s presence encouraged and inspired others, and our paths took on a new direction-Other artists were invited to join the campaign, and a new theme was introduced to include music!
The Feel Teal Club was especially designed for the general public & Artists of every industry.
We continue to raise awareness for Ovarian cancer, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, with the focus on the need for an early diagnostic screening test which will save more lives of the women & girls around the globe.
As a Club, we are all contributing to a common purpose, supporting the Community, while supporting each other.
Our community-based website & forum, endeavours to serve all those who join, including FREE promotion & advertising resources for its artist members.
FTC (Feel teal club) also offers everyone equal opportunity to share their “personal stories” & “experiences” with Cancer, while enjoying the benefits of a wonderful community spirit!
We invite our members to actively participate within our safe & friendly environment making the most of all available resources.
Become a fan of the Feel teal campaign, join our Club TODAY!
http://www.feeltealclub.com
Forum: http://ftcforum.cz.cc
If you’d like to share the awareness, please contact Debbie Stevens with your details.
Debbie Stevens Email: debbiestevens1@optusnet.com.au or on 0412 071 704
To learn more about each past contributor,& list of respective Websites,
please go to the FEEL TEAL BLOG: http://feelteal.blog.com
Here’s an opportunity for all ARTISTS to show their support….purchase a TEAL RIBBON TODAY via the Australian Ovarian Cancer website…then allow the FTC to share your photo’s with the rest of the world!
Purchase here:
http://www.ovariancancer.net.au/support-us/buy-teal-ribbon
To make a tax deductible donation or purchase teal ribbons (minimum quantity of 5 at $2 each) contact Ovarian Cancer Australia on 1300 660 334 or visit the website.
http://www.ovariancancer.net.au/support-us/buy-teal-ribbon
Another method of purchasing Teal Ribbons and Teal jewellery is available here:
Fundraising for a Cause
http://www.fundraisingforacause.com/retail-shop/teal-ribbon-1-2-3-4-5/teal-ribbon-shop-jewelry/teal-ribbon-shop-bracelets.html
The Good Bead
https://www.thegoodbead.com/index.cfm
Not only will you be raising much-needed awareness but as an FTC fan, you’re showing the world that you support the need for early detection!
Simply grab your ribbon or jewelry,then stop-by the Forum to register your name/details…it’s absolutely FREE!
FEEL TEAL CLUB
FEEL TEAL FORUM
Bonnaroo 2010
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and just about any contemporary music you can think of. In addition to dozens of epic performances, the festival’s 100-acre entertainment village buzzes around the clock with attractions and activities including a classic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy club, theater performers, a beer festival, and a music technology village. For its peaceful vibe, near-flawless logistics, and unrivaled entertainment options, Rolling Stone magazine named this revolutionary entertainment experience one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll.
THE 2010 BONNAROO INITIAL LINEUP:
Dave Matthews Band • Kings of Leon • Stevie Wonder • Jay-Z • Tenacious D • Weezer • The Flaming Lips with Stardeath and White Dwarfs perform “Dark Side of the Moon” • The Dead Weather • Damian Marley & Nas • Phoenix • Norah Jones • Michael Franti & Spearhead • John Fogerty • Regina Spektor • Jimmy Cliff • LCD Soundsystem • The Avett Brothers • Thievery Corporation • Rise Against • Tori Amos • The National • Zac Brown Band • Les Claypool • John Prine • The Black Keys • Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers • Jeff Beck • Dropkick Murphys • She & Him • Against Me! • The Disco Biscuits • Daryl Hall & Chromeo • Jamey Johnson • Clutch • Bassnectar • Kid Cudi • Baaba Maal • Kris Kristofferson • Medeski Martin & Wood • The xx • GWAR • Dan Deacon Ensemble • Tinariwen • Wale • Deadmau5 • The Melvins • Gaslight Anthem • Miike Snow • The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band • Dr. Dog • They Might Be Giants • Punch Brothers • Isis • Blitzen Trapper • Blues Traveler • Miranda Lambert • Calexico • OK Go • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue • Martin Sexton • Lotus • Baroness • Dave Rawlings Machine • Mayer Hawthorne and the County • Japandroids • Jay Electronica • Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros • Ingrid Michaelson • The Dodos • Manchester Orchestra • The Temper Trap • Cross Canadian Ragweed • Big Sam’s Funky Nation • Carolina Chocolate Drops • Needtobreathe • Tokyo Police Club • The Entrance Band • Local Natives • Brandi Carlile • Mumford & Sons • Rebelution • Diane Birch • Monte Montgomery • Julia Nunes • The Postelles • Lucero • Here We Go Magic • Hot Rize • Neon Indian • B.O.B
http://www.facebook.com/bonnaroo
http://www.myspace.com/bonnaroo
News From Catya Maré
New album “DESTINATION LOVE” is available from Itunes, Amazon, CD Baby etc….and of course from my myspace and website!
Lovely greetings from
Catya Maré
http://www.myspace.com/catyamar
Catya’s previous releases are included in more than 30 top rated imixes on Itunes. That means practically that they show up on all the (already) top selling artists´ sites, such as Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Enigma, Enya, Air, Delerium etc…
Dear Friends ~
Welcome to the February Captain’s Log.
I want to begin by thanking everyone who came out to support “Halfway to Forecastle” last month. The show sold-out for a third consecutive year, setting an attendance record for the event. Special thanks to our innovative friends at Tasman Properties, whose unique craftsmanship helped mold our vision for the show. Likewise – the relentless Forecastle Deck Crew, who traveled from all corners of the Midwest to hold it together.
Life above deck is been busier than ever, with much to update on the 2010 fest. Without further ado, here is the February scroll:
New Website
Forecastle launched a new website last month. Check er out @: http://www.forecastlefest.com. Special thanks to Jason Clark and the folks at VIA Studio for creating and executing the vision, a three-month process. We couldn’t be happier with the results.
Music and Film Submissions
Music submissions are up and running. You can apply from now through next month by visiting the website or: http://sonicbids.com/forecastle. We will select (10) artists to perform at this year’s event. All genres are accepted. If you are based in the region, there’s no reason not to apply.
Film submissions will open shortly, and cover a vast array of genres, compared to years previous. Details will be posted on the website soon. For immediate inquires, feel free to contact Derrick at film@forecastlefest.com
Google Partnership
Forecastle has signed a deal with Google | YouTube to broadcast footage of the 2010 festival. In addition, we plan to open our archives a bit to the hundreds of hours of video footage we have collected and edited since 2002. The new channel is http://youtube.com/forecastlefest. Login and become a subscriber today. We will begin building the channel soon.
2010 Festival
No more waiting, now is time for you to send us your input on what YOU want to see at Forecastle 2010. While you’re thinking, below is a little sneak-preview of how our brains have been working the past couple months:
Music: By the end of 2010, there’s a strong likelihood we will have covered every rock and electronic music genre possible, over the course of the past nine years. Our focus and commitment for this year is to build upon the successful foundation established last year, while continuing to evolve and expand our tastes to bring new folks into the castle experience.
Art: Under the leadership and determination of Mike Ratterman (longest-serving deckmate), the art pillar is set to take a major leap forward in 2010. With full funding, Mike predicts it will be “the best exhibition” in the festival’s nine-year history. Last fall both of us went back to the drawing board, looking closely at the 2005-2006 glory days, and what made those exhibitions so unique and special. With a new committee of renowed regional curators and a fresh new concept, expect big things here.
Activism: We are committed to expanding the activism portion 3X for the 2010 festival. Each year we try to take a significant leap forward from the year previous, and 2010 will be no different. We assembled a series of focus groups last fall, to develop a plan that would enhance the third pillar of the event. National, regional, and local entities will all be involved, with a strong focus on engaging, interactive, educational programming and activities. Stay tuned…
Facebook Cities
Forecastle is “Where the Midwest Connects®” and over the past couple years we have launched over a dozen Facebook Cities with communities of over 10,000 fans. Now is time for you to take the reigns and help us expand to even more Midwestern towns and villages. The Facebook cities are places where locals can gather around the well, express their common interests, and spread the good word about life aboard the Forecastle Ship. If you are interested, please see the list of current cities @: http://forecastlefest.com/connect/participating-cities/ . If you don’t see your listed, by all means, become an administrator and we will develop one for you! (and yes, there are plenty of perks and incentives to doing so…)
Camp Captain
Last but not least, Forecastle has a new headquarters on River Road, less than (10) minutes from the Waterfront. After 25 inspiring years in the Highlands, we traded city lights for country stars. My deepest appreciation of Christy and Owsley for giving me this amazing opportunity, and Underwired Magazine for a great write-up in this month’s issue.
I also want to thank Greater Louisville Inc. for making asking me to accept the 2009 Fleur-de-Lis Award, a lifetime achievement honor. Previous recipients include Denny Crum and My Morning Jacket. I will accept it with our partner Steve Liberatore of Nederlander Entertainment. The award is testament to the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of the hundreds of people and companies who have made this dream a reality, and continue to standby us as we work to grow, evolve, and expand the Forecastle experience to people of all ways and walks of life.
Thanks again everyone ~ jkm
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THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL is where the Midwest connects®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The 2010 fest is expected to draw over 25,000 patrons to the Louisville Waterfront ~ part of a scenic, $60 million dollar riverfront investment which attracts 1.5 million visitors a year. With national headliners and expanded line-ups, the festival will provide an unforgettable experience for all Forecastle travelers, converging in Louisville from the Midwest and beyond.
http://www.forecastlefestival.com
The Peppermint Apes
Well here it is!
The link to the final part of the US diaries!
I hope you can spare the time to view and leave a groovy comment and perhaps rate it 5 stars! lol
And while you are visitng the Apes you tube site please feel free to check out the other videos and maybe drop us a comment or two!
Colin Stanton (manager)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAXeWTpW-Ak
Whispering Beard Folk Festival has been nominated for BEST FESTIVAL of THE YEAR by City Beat Magazine Cincinnati.
Help all the Beardos Win BEST FESTIVAL by voting. Then spread the word
through facebook, email, idle chatter, casual conversation,
billboards, full page glossy advertisements. GO FORTH AND VOTE THE
BEARD!
Click the link below to vote:
http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/best-of-21-best-of-cincinnati-2010.html
We are in the last Category: Urban Life | Festival Event | Whispering Beard Folk Festival.
DON’T FORGET YOUR 2010 WBFF TICKETS and CAMPSITES are available for BEARDOS NOW!
PHONE ORDERS ONLY, CALL TOLL FREE: 1.800.928.5626
Phone hours are 9am-8pm EST
$58 Weekend Pass Limited time and quantity available at this, last
year’s price.
$25 campsite Per site – NOT per camper: (camp map on our website http://whisperingbeard.com/
camping page)
Thanks for voting!
Jobadiah
Whispering Beard Folk Festival
http://www.whisperingbeard.com
Employment: Entertainment Audition Schedule
We are looking for SINGERS, ACTORS, SPECIALTY ACTS, and TECHNICIANS to be a part of the Smoky Mountains’ premiere family entertainment experience!
Dollywood provides steady work, competitive pay and the valuable experience that comes from working with some of the entertainment industry’s top professionals. Other benefits include an on-site medical center, profit-sharing, employee pass exchange with other attractions and businesses, food and merchandise discounts at the park and a relocation package. Salaries start at $400 per week for a full-time five-day week.
January 30 (Saturday)
Cincinnati, OH Xavier University
Schiff Family Conference Center
at the Cintas Center
1624 Herald Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
February 13 (Saturday)
Nashville, TN Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Audition Requirements
http://www.dollywood.com/employment/audition_req.aspx
Submit for Consideration to Showcase @ RedGorilla Music Fest 2010
RedGorilla Music Fest will be reopening submissions for 5 days only. This extension is sponsored by one of our partners, Onlinegigs.com. You have until Thursday, January 28th at very latest to get in your submission for this year. We are holding open at least 10 spots for artists who submit and are selected to play during this extension. Additionally, all entrants that submit will receive a free 6 months of Onlinegigs, valued at $120.
The festival will take place March 17-21, 2010 in venues on 6th Street in Austin, TX. The RedGorilla Music Fest will showcase around 500 solo artists, bands, and DJ’s this year on 10 stages.
RedGorilla Music Fest takes place during one of the most important music weeks of the year. The city of Austin, TX hosts the music industry’s premier destination, and thousands of fans and industry professionals descend upon Austin to network and check out new talent. The festival has been an overwhelming success and continues to uphold its reputation as the cool, rebel showcase that caters to talented artists from all parts of the world. Over the years, some of the hottest up-and-coming acts in the world have been showcased by RedGorilla Music Fest. As a result, RedGorilla Music Fest has received international media attention and a reputation for being the showcase for new music. Showcasing acts have included: Family Force 5, The Matches, Cage The Elephant, Yearlong Disaster, Landon Pigg, Earl Greyhound, and many more…
RedGorilla recently partnered with ReverbNation to offer half price submissions and written feedback to artists who have a Reverb Press Kit (RPK).
For more information and to submit, visit: www.redgorillamusic.com
Simon Cowell, Sony ink global joint venture
Five-year deal, pooling assets of global TV formats
LONDON — Just days after he announced he was quitting “American Idol,” Simon Cowell announced a new five-year joint venture with Sony that will pool the television and music assets of global TV formats “The X Factor” and “Got Talent,” as well as a musical roster including such stars as Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle and Il Divo.
The deal will see Cowell regain partial control of the assets of his production company Syco, until now 100% owned by Sony.
Under the terms of the new deal, Sony will swap its 100% ownership of Syco for a 50% share in a wider media and entertainment vehicle, which will also count British retail magnate Philip Green as a shareholder and advisor to Cowell.
The deal marks a new start for Cowell, the Pied Piper of entertainment, whose acerbic commentary, rolling eyes and merciless critiques have crushed the dreams of hundreds of eager hopefuls and won ratings avalanches on both sides of the Atlantic.
It sees him break from his long term collaborator/competitor Simon Fuller, creator of the Spice Girls pop sensation and power behind 19 Entertainment, which produced the “Idol” format that preceded the juggernaut of “X Factor” and saw Cowell become the highest paid star of reality television.
Fuller last week unveiled details of his new venture XIX, which will see him retain some rights to “Idol” as well as provide a launch for new film projects, including the upcoming “Bel Ami” starring Robert Pattinson.
Based in London and L.A., the new Cowell-backed Syco is pledged to produce a broader and more international range of music, film and entertainment fare, leveraging the artists discovered as part of the talent show formats and developing new media and roadhsow vehicles.
The forthcoming Fox version of “The X Factor,” due to air in the fall of 2011 with Cowell as executive producer and judge, is included in the deal. The global show airs in 17 countries, with the U.K. version securing over 19 million viewers in its most recent finale, while the “Got Talent” format is on air in 27 countries worldwide.
“I have had a fantastic relationship with Sony for many years and I’m delighted we are launching this venture together,” Cowell said in a statement.
Under the new partnership Cowell — who has worked with artists selling more than 150 number one records and 180 million album sales — will aim to “significantly grow the Syco venture, said Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment.
By Mimi Turner
Jan 19, 2010, 09:45 AM ET
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3id183d5e80b48e57c03f70c879d93f325
Michael Jackson 3D mini-movie to debut at Grammys
Look for a special moment at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sun. Jan. 31, 8 – 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, featuring a never-before-seen 3-D mini-movie for Michael Jackson’s Earth Song.
It was created by Jackson as the centerpiece of his This Is It tour, but was never seen. The song has a strong theme about the future of the planet, and Jackson saw it as a unique opportunity to deliver a message to millions of people who would have seen him on tour, organizers say.
Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood, and Usher will sing – along with the voice of Jackson – in a tribute to the star.
Thousands of fans and Elvis Presley’s family come out to celebrate his 75th birthday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — About 3,000 fans joined Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie and Elvis Presley’s grandkids Friday at Graceland to celebrate what would have been the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 75th birthday.
An international contingent of fans came to commemorate the event. Some came from as far away as Europe, while other fans were right from the King’s adopted hometown of Memphis, where he died at Graceland in 1977 at the age of 42.
“I had to come. This is a special day. Seventy-five years is a wonderful period in Elvis’ life. I’m out here to support Priscilla and Lisa Marie, and I think so much of them and respect them and their family,” said Memphis resident Roger Harvey.
“It means everything to be here. You’re counting the days down until you can get on that plane,” said Craig Smith of Britain.
For Priscilla Presley, Presley’s ex-wife and mother of his only child, Lisa Marie, the day was “bittersweet.”
“It’s very difficult for me to even fathom that it’s been 75 years for him. It’s certainly bittersweet,” she said.
“Elvis has got the greatest fans. All of us here at Elvis Presley Enterprises are always amazed at the support, the loyalty. I mean, they have certainly helped his legacy be where it is today, there is no doubt,” she added.
She said Presley probably wouldn’t have made a big fuss over the milestone.
“Elvis wasn’t really big on having a whole lot of people, he liked it a little more intimate. He would definitely bring in family of course, friends, very close, intimate friends that he’s had more many years,” she said. “That’s what he really enjoyed the most is people that he knew and friends that he had for gosh, going back to high school years.”
At the Graceland ceremony, two of his grandchildren cut a birthday cake that was later shared with the crowd.
When asked what went through her mind at that moment, Priscilla Presley said: “I thought, my gosh, if Elvis only knew that he would have such beautiful grandchildren, so supportive to him, and how beautiful they are. It is bittersweet. He would have been very, very proud, absolutely very proud of his grandchildren.”
CAITLIN KING
Associated Press Writer
January 8, 2010
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Elvis On the Net:
http://www.elvis.com
IMAGINE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
June 25, 26, 27 Toronto, Canada
IT’S CONFIRMED: JADE’AN “BLUE JAY” JOURDEN IS PLAYING AT THE IMAGINE WORLD PEACE AND JOHN LENNON THREE DAY CONCERT SERIES IN TORONTO CANADA JUNE 25, 26, & 27TH 2010…..!!!!!!!…….!!!!!!!!
Jade’an Blue Jay Jourden is currently recording the soundtrack for the upcoming International Music Video Project for “WORLD FREEEDOM SONG (Together We Are One)” with video being shot in every country on the planet, He is scheduled to appear at the IMAGINE World Peace and Tribute to John Lennon Concert in June, 2010 in Toronto Canada.
He is also producing Music and Songs, as well as acting in the next film for Toronto Pictures Inc., a mainstream film production company producing socially significant films addressing sensitive and controversial human and women rights issues worldwide.
He is represented by The Max Millionz Entertainment Agency Inc.
Jay Jourden has been appointed the Official Native American Event Coordinator for the huge IMAGINE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
And is looking for performing Artists, Bands, Dancers, Elders, Shamans, and any others who might be interested in performing at the Opening Ceremonies and on one of the three stages we have for the three days of the event.
We are also filming a documentary movie of the event and a large segment of the film will be designated for and about the Life of the Native Peoples in the 21st century and the hardships, indignities, and injustices they endure through the abuse and continued violation of treaties by the government(s) of the US & Canada and their disregard for the basic Human Rights of our indigenous People.
Any one wishing to appear at this historic event with an estimated 1,000,000 attendees, can contact me and I’ll get back to you immediately.
IMAGINE Music & Arts Festival
June 25, 26, 27 Toronto, Canada
Jay Jourden
Official Native American Event Coordinator
Advisory & Planning Committee
Performer
USA 912-271-4334
bbjmusic@comcast.net
Waiting for Decay to play the 2010 NAMM Show
California rock act invited to play the National Association of Music Merchants show Jan. 14
(Los Angeles, Calif.) Jan. 7, 2010 – For the second consecutive year the California-based rock quartet has been invited to perform at the annual NAMM Show in Los Angeles. The band will play a set which will include two previously unreleased tracks. The show will mark the first time the band has played publically since the addition of new bass player, DJ Bartlett.
Date: Jan. 14, 2010
Time: 11 p.m.
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Marriott -Side Stage
Later this month the band will head into the studio to record their upcoming EP with producer Eric Greedy (The Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains).
Waiting for Decay is comprised of Dewayne Clifton on vocals, DJ Bartlett on bass, James Cotrell on drums and “Z” on Guitar. The band has won several awards including “Best Inland Empire Band” by Rock City News in 2007 and “Best Classic Rock” for the Inland Empire Music Awards in 2008. Waiting for Decay is based out of California/Oklahoma and is signed to Dirtbag Music Records.
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants, commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization’s popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global musical instruments and products industry. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of more than 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM, interested parties can visit www.namm.org or call.
For more information please visit http://www.waitingfordecay.com or to schedule and interview with Waiting for Decay, please contact Amber Hartman at amber@theory-pr.com or (612) 701-0209.
THE PEPPERMINT APES
Upcoming Shows
21 Jan 2010 20:45 The Waterhole Amsterdam Holland Amsterdam HOLLAND
22 Jan 2010 20:30 PENICHE FULMAR, Brussels Belgium Brussels BELGIUM, Brussels-capital
23 Jan 2010 20:15 Private Showcase Belgium Brussels BELGIUM, Brussels-capital
4 Feb 2010 20:15 The Castlemayne ..Basildon Basildon, London and South East
4 Mar 2010 20:00 Barhouse..Chelmsford Chelmsford, London and South East
10 Jul 2010 20:00 The Americana, Newark Newark, Midlands
15 Jul 2010 20:00 HourGlass Glasgow Scotland Glasgow, Scotland
HAPPY 66th BIRTHDAY- KEITH RICHARDS
Keith Richards
Born December 18, 1943, in Dartford, Kent, on the southern outskirts of London. The only child of Bert Richards and Doris Dupree Richards. When he was just an infant, his family had to be temporarily evacuated from their home during the Nazi bombing campaign of 1944.
Keith Richards is an internationally recognized iconic figure in contemporary culture and popular music as a singer, guitar player, songwriter, film actor, public figure, and a founding member of The Rolling Stones. As a guitarist, Richards is mostly known for his innovative rhythm playing, but is even more legendary for his near-miraculous ability to survive the most debauched excesses of the rock & roll lifestyle.
With songwriting partner and Rolling Stones lead vocalist Mick Jagger, Richards has written and recorded hundreds of songs, fourteen of which are listed by Rolling Stone magazine among the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/11028260/the_rs_500_greatest_songs_of_all_time/
Since The Rolling Stones were formed in 1962, Richards and Jagger were continuously absorbing from many musical styles and assimilated various genres and artistic influences, ultimately creating their very own inimitable style. Together they undergone transformation from semi-amateur local musicians to the leading international superstars. Both Richards and Jagger became poster boys for excess, however, they had survived ups and downs in their careers and personal lives, and remained the core of the band.
The Rolling Stones have released 55 albums of original work and compilations, and sold over 200 million records word-wide during their career.
Keith Richards is working on his autobiography, which is scheduled for release in 2010.
Hey guys long time no speak, how are you all. The last month has actually started turning around really well. It feels like Rich and Gez have always been a part of this band, and we are all having so much fun at the moment.
We have our first gig together coming up in The Barfly in Cardiff, Wales on the 18th of December, and I’m really looking forward to it.
Get your tickets here: http://bensem.com/fr_store.cfm
I can’t wait to play “Western Lights” with the new line up, but more importantly I can’t wait to play the brand new songs live. All proceeds from the show will go towards the recording of the new singles. We have been locked away in the practice room, and things are really starting to click. I really hope that you are going to like the new music.
Western Lights is released on Play.Com tomorrow, along with Itunes in Mexico and HMV.com.
You can also get Western Lights on your mobile phone at, Nokia Store, Orange, Vodafone and 3 mobile network. You can also listen to us on Spotify And we have autographed merchandise at our store
http://bensem.com/fr_store.cfm
Some of our fans came up with an amazing idea, that I wanted to share with you. They are calling it the “I’m a BenSem Music Junkie” declaration. They are asking people who love our music to make small video’s from their homes, you can see some here http://www.youtube.com/user/Thebensemmusicjunkie they are declaring to the world that they are BenSem Music Junkies. Very rock and roll boosh
I saw the videos and thought that it would be great to make a montage of all of them and make it into our next video for the new single. It is a great idea, and I want to help them as much as possible. You will see everyone in the video is holding a piece of paper with a name on it. The name is of a person that they have lost, someone they have loved, and would love to “see again”. The new single is called “See You Again” so I thought what a poetic real way to get this point across, lets put all this into a video. The reason we are still here, why I am still here is because of our fans and friends, so I love the idea of having you all in our new music video. Let me know what you think.
I’m going to go now, I’m off to sit down and go through some music.
I can’t wait to meet you all at a gig soon, and next year I can feel it, it is going to happen.
Love you all
Sem
P.S the boys say hi
Julian Lennon and James Scott Cook Raise Awareness and Funds for Lupus Research
Proceeds from the song, “LUCY,” will be donated to the Lupus Foundation of America and the St. Thomas Lupus Trust
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ —
Julian Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, and James Scott Cook announced today that they will donate a portion of the proceeds from their song, “LUCY,” to fund research on the disease lupus. The song was created to honor Cook’s 92-year-old grandmother, Lucy Cook, who has been living with lupus for years and Lucy Vodden, a childhood friend of Lennon’s who recently passed away at the age of 46 after a long battle with lupus. Vodden was also the subject of a drawing that Julian created which inspired his father to write the memorable Beatles hit song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” Proceeds donated from the song, “LUCY,” will be shared equally by the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA), and the St. Thomas Lupus Trust in London.
Sandra C. Raymond, LFA President and CEO, issued the following statement:
“We thank Julian Lennon and James Scott Cook for their generous support, which will not only help fund lupus research, but will also go a long way to help raise awareness and draw international attention to this perilous disease. All proceeds from the song will be restricted for use in LFA’s National Lupus Research Program, Bringing Down the Barriers, which directs grants to lupus researchers in academic medical centers throughout the United States for research on the causes and epidemiology of lupus, pediatric lupus, lupus kidney disease, cardiovascular disease in lupus, adult stem cell transplantation, novel approaches to the development of new treatments, among other areas.
“We applaud Julian and James for calling attention to the urgent need for lupus research. It has been more than 50 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new treatment for lupus. In fact, to date there has never been a drug approved specifically for lupus, since the disease was discovered more than a century ago. Physicians who treat people with lupus often must rely on medications that have toxic side effects; some side effects are worse than the disease itself. For people with lupus, finding less toxic therapies is vital to not just their quality of life, but for many, their survival.
“Lucy Vodden and Lucy Cook represent people with lupus around the world who are either living with lupus, or have succumbed to the disease, demonstrating the varied and sometimes devastating impact that lupus can have on individuals and their families. This life altering disease typically strikes young women in their childbearing years, yet a public opinion survey demonstrated that 80 percent of women know little or nothing about the disease.
“Our hope is that the efforts of Julian and James will inspire others, and serve as a catalyst for the public to join us in working to change the future for the millions of people around the world like Lucy. We encourage people to pay tribute to both of these women and all those living with lupus by downloading the song ‘LUCY’ through iTunes beginning December 15, 2009.”
About Lupus
Lupus is an acute and chronic, autoimmune disease in which the immune system is unbalanced, causing inflammation and tissue damage to virtually any organ in the body. Its health effects include heart attacks, strokes, seizures, miscarriages, and organ failure. Ninety percent of the people with lupus are women, and it is two to three times more common among African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, and Asians. Lupus is unpredictable and potentially fatal, yet at present no satisfactory treatment or cure exists.
About the LFA
The LFA is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus, and providing support, services, and hope to all people affected by lupus. Founded in 1977, the LFA has a nationwide network of nearly 300 chapters and support groups and operates programs of research, education, and advocacy. For more information about lupus, or to make a donation to support lupus research, visit www.lupus.org
SOURCE Lupus Foundation of America
Story originally posted at:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/julian-lennon-and-james-scott-cook-raise-awareness-and-funds-for-lupus-research-72863797.html
Grooveshire
Debut EP-American Son
Flip Side to Music recently had the pleasure of listening to this EP from this Cincinnati, Ohio band and from the jams of Southern type Rock, to the more funky rhythms, to the bluesier guitar riffs, I found it giving a taste of the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, but with their own unique twist making me anticipate the next song and where it would lead me rhythm wise and the emotion it would touch my soul with.
I think listeners have to be touched by an artist’s music and to be able to relate and feel the song. The blend of music the guys use on the EP has something that almost everyone can feel and enjoy, it is incredible and definitely a unique sound that I can see taking these guys far!
In Flip Side to Music’s opinion this music really rocks!
Tracy Lewis
“American Son” is now available on CdBaby.com!
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Grooveshire
Deftones Chi Cheng Benefit and VH Golden Pass #4
Velvet Hammer and Deftones launch a benefit auction for Deftones bass player Chi Cheng. Chi has been in a semi-conscious state since being involved in a horrific car accident in November 2008, and his family has accumulated an overwhelming amount of medical bills that insurance does not entirely cover. It is Velvet Hammer and Deftones’ mission to raise significant funds to help ensure Chi’s recovery by launching a benefit auction at:
CharityBuzz.com/BenefitforChi
The auction features many special items generously donated by an array of Deftones’ friends including Metallica, System of a Down, Blink 182, Pearl Jam, Ozzy Osbourne, Rage Against the Machine and many more.
Some highlights from the Chi auction include:
-A day in the studio with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 to produce a track for your band
-Metallica autographed ESP guitar
-HIM flyaway to Helsinki, Finland to attend their sold-out New Year’s Eve show. Includes backstage passes to meet HIM, round-trip flight, and hotel for two nights.
-John Dolmayan of System of a Down’s personal and autographed Tama drum kit
-Deftones autographed gear
-Slayer motorcycle helmet autographed by members of Slayer
-Coachella Festival 2010: Pair of three-day general admission and VIP passes
-My Chemical Romance autographed ESP guitar
In addition to these, one of the auction items is the fourth of only sixteen very special Velvet Hammer Golden Passes!
A Velvet Hammer Golden Pass will entitle you to a ton of great benefits and access including:
- Free entry for you and a guest to ANY Velvet Hammer artist show for one year.
- Meet-n-greet with one VH artist of your choice.
- Visit to the VH office for new music listening (if you are ever in LA).
- Receive new VH artist releases free upon day of release.
- VH merch pack including CDs, t-shirt, lanyard, and stickers.
- VH artist t-shirt of your choice.
More exclusive items are still to be announced. Another batch of auction items will launch next Tuesday Nov 24. The auction can be found at CharityBuzz.com/BenefitforChi and will conclude on Dec 8.
For more info stay tuned to:
VelvetHammer.net
and
Deftones.com
Herzog Is Hallowed Ground
Historical marker honors recording studio with vital ties to Hank Williams and popular music’s very evolution
Well, I’m in love, I’m in love, with a beautiful gal
But she don’t care about me
Lawd, I tried and I tried, to keep her satisfied
But she just wouldn’t stay
So now that she is lea-eav-in’
This is all I can say…
I got the lovesick blues
— Hank Williams, “Lovesick Blues”
It was a quirky arrangement of a 20-year-old Tin Pan Alley song. It had no bridge. The first verse was used as a chorus; the original chorus became the first verse. There were weird chord changes along with falsetto and yodeling vocals.
A session player thought Hank Williams had lost his mind. “You ain’t gonna release that are you, Hank?”
Release it he did. “Lovesick Blues” became the most important song in Hank Williams’ career and one of the most influential singles in Country and Pop music history.
And it was recorded in downtown Cincinnati on Dec. 22, 1948, at E.T. Herzog Recording Company, on the second floor of 811 Race St. In all, the “father of contemporary Country music” would record eight songs at two sessions at the Herzog studio, including “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.”
Yes, before Nashville had Music Row — and even before legendary King Records made its mark — Cincinnati had Herzog on Race.
“It’s a lost history of Cincinnati,” says Brian Powers, music archivist at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County who’s become the expert on the studio, with a labor-of-love research effort that documents many Herzog sessions. “It’s our music heritage and should be remembered. It shows the city’s contribution to Country and popular music before Nashville had it cranked up.”
A two-sided historical marker will be unveiled Sunday afternoon on Race Street in front of the building that housed Herzog, now home to CityBeat and ArtWorks. That evening’s Cincinnati Entertainment Awards will pick up the celebration, adding another link between the area’s current musicians and their historical counterparts.
The marker project was sponsored by the Cincinnati USA Music Heritage Foundation, which won approval from the City of Cincinnati Planning Commission. Last year the foundation was instrumental in placing a similar marker at the Brewster Avenue site of King Records.
From the Nation’s Station to Herzog Studios
Herzog was Cincinnati’s first commercial recording studio. Powers thinks its ultimate significance for the local music scene is “it turned Cincinnati into a recording town instead of a radio town.”
Groundbreaking tunes in Country, Bluegrass and R&B were cut at Herzog — songs that would become templates for their genres. Just to list a few of the seminal sessions:
• Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs recorded “Foggy Mountain Breakdown,” one of the most recognizable Bluegrass tunes, in December 1949.
• The Delmore Brothers cut “Freight Train Boogie,” bringing the boogie woogie Blues sound to the hillbilly market in what some call the first Rockabilly song.
• “The Honeydripper,” a song cited by musicologists as laying the foundation for R&B, was recorded in 1945 by Bullmoose Jackson.
• Other artists who recorded at the studio include Homer and Jethro, Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Judy Perkins, Grandpa Jones, Red Foley and Moon Mulligan.
The Herzog story — its rise and fall — can’t be told without telling the WLW Country & Western story. By the late ’30s the “nation’s station” was booming out a signal of 500,000 watts, but owner Powel Crosley was under government pressure to justify why he deserved that much wattage.
“His argument was, ‘We are in the center of the population area of the country and there are so many rural areas that don’t have radio service. We are providing that for them,’ ” says Mike Martini of Media Heritage Inc. “Crosley realized he needed to beef up his rural programming to justify that argument.”
WLW began to hire the finest Country & Western singers and musicians in the land. At one point it produced two weekly barn-dance shows, Midwestern Hayride and Boone County Jamboree. One of the great session bands in Country music history, the Pleasant Valley Boys, moved here from Nashville in 1948, lured by the offer to be the house band for the TV version of Midwestern Hayride.
In 1945, WLW engineer E.T. “Bucky” Herzog started a little side project, opening a recording studio just around the corner from the station, which back then was at Ninth and Elm. He realized the cream of the Country music crop was coming through WLW every week to perform and thought maybe they’d want to record.
It was the same thinking that sparked Syd Nathan to found King Records in 1943. But Nathan wouldn’t have a recording studio at his Evanston complex until 1947, so he sent many artists down to Race Street and Bucky Herzog.
Hank Williams came here in 1948 specifically to record with the renowned Pleasant Valley Boys. He’d worked with them previously when they were in Nashville, producing a couple minor hits. He was still looking for the big breakthrough.
They cut three songs in a session booked for three hours. When Williams found he had extra time, he said he wanted to record “Lovesick Blues,” which he’d been performing in concert and on radio shows. His manager, Fred Rose, hated the song. When he learned Williams wanted to cut it, he fumed out of the studio saying, “You got 30 minutes left in the session. Don’t go over the time.”
One take was enough. In Williams’ yearning, pleading voice, it became a signature song.
Released in spring of 1949, “Lovesick Blues” was No. 1 for 16 weeks, earning Williams a performance at the Grand Ole Opry in June that received an unprecedented six encores. The song became the quintessential ballad of lost love, covered by dozens of singers across all genres, ranging from Little Richard and Arlo Guthrie to Linda Ronstadt and LeAnn Rhimes.
Williams would return to Herzog to recapture the magic with the Pleasant Valley Boys in August 1949, recording four more songs.
Meanwhile, Herzog continued to crank out recordings. Record labels like Columbia, RCA and Mercury would send their artists to town. Along with King — which was becoming the country’s most successful independent label — Cincinnati indeed had become Music City.
Herzog outlasted Hank … barely
By the early ’50s, Herzog’s glory days were ending (although King’s were just beginning with its incredible R&B lineup). Studios had opened in Nashville and the emerging Country stars didn’t need to travel to record. And Nathan had built his own studio.
Most significantly, WLW began firing its live musicians, many heading to Nashville, removing the talent pool that fueled Herzog. Crosley sold his station to Avco in 1953, and the new owners started making cuts (in what seems to be a familiar story in corporate broadcasting).
“They looked at other DJs in town spinning discs and making all that money,” Martini says. “Here WLW was with this huge staff of something like 100 musicians. I’m sure they said, ‘Why are we spending all this money when one guy can spin discs?’ ”
Bucky Herzog sold the studio, and the new owner moved it to Mount Adams, mainly doing commercial production. It was gone by 1955.
Yet the studio survived Hank Williams, who would die at age 29 on New Year’s Day 1953, officially of heart failure, likely brought on by alcohol abuse and injections of vitamin and morphine shots. He passed away in the back seat of his chauffeured Cadillac on his way to a concert in Canton.
See historical photos of Hank Williams and other performers at Herzog Studios here.
http://citybeat.zipscene.com/photos/view/9141/
The Hank Williams Sessions at the E.T. Herzog Recording Company
Dec. 22, 1948
“Lost on the River”
“There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight”
“I Heard My Mother Praying for Me”
“Lovesick Blues”
Aug. 30, 1949
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”
“I Just Don’t Like This Kind of Livin’ ”
“A House Without Love”
“My Bucket’s Got a Whole in It”
The historical marker recognizing Herzog’s studio and Hank Williams’ sessions will be unveiled at 1 p.m. Sunday in front of 811 Race St., Downtown. A reception will follow in the former studio space on the second floor. The 13th annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards start at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Madison Theater, Covington. See the performance lineup, buy tickets and get venue details here.
http://citybeat.zipscene.com/music/view/2090247-cincinnati-entertainment-awards-for-music-covington
By Rick Bird
http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-19322-herzog-is-hallowed-ground.html
FEEL TEAL CAMPAIGN
September 4th – December 31st 2009
Go Research Fund’s Ovarian cancer campaign is now inviting artists/musicians, of all genres, to join them!
Simply make a video, showing your support for the campaign, mention the ‘awareness message’, whilst sharing a little about you!
Spokesman; 7 time Grammy-Award winner, Rick Finch, is joined by the crew from Ion’s Odyssey; Lance Toohey (lyricist/poet),his partner Michelle Australian Pop/Rock Artist; Anthony Snape, Comedian/Writer; Shelly Ryan and our dear friends from Flip Side To Music!
See all videos here-
http://www.youtube.com/user/MsDStevens
Donations for the ‘Feel Teal Campaign’ www.goresearchfund.org.au
OR
Grab a copy of the CD; “For All Reasons” which is also available as a Download at:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/rfp
with 50% net-sales going towards funding research for an early blood diagnostic test!
With Christmas around the corner, what better time of the year, to share this gift!
Payments via Paypal/Credit card/Money Orders
For assistance please contact:
Debbie Stevens
debbiestevens1@optusnet.com.au
or on 0412 071 704
Ion’s Odyssey will be setting off soon, making a Global journey like no other, profiling/interviewing musicians whilst keeping the ovarian cancer awareness message ‘afloat’!
If you would like to discuss sponsorship for Ion’s Odyssey, kindly send your details to Lance Toohey c/o Ion’s Odyssey website. www.ionsodyssey.com
To learn more about each contributor,& list of respective Websites, please go to the FEEL TEAL BLOG: http://feelteal.blog.com
NOTE:
Once the ‘Feel teal’ event comes to a close, the ‘awareness message’ will remain afloat, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year until an early screening test has been found!
The public will be encouraged to make research donations, to their Gynaecological/Ovarian cancer charities of choice.
Further details TBA…..stay tuned!
A Big Congratulations to Lady Antebellum for taking home the Vocal Group of the Year & Single of the Year award for “I Run To You” at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards last night!
“Life Happens”
Brian Colburn’s new CD includes 13 tracks, and bring together all of Colburn’s influences (rock, blues, jam-rock, & country) together. The disc includes guests DC Slater (lead guitar on 5 tracks), The Caterpillar Book’s Kris Van Cleave on Keyboards, and Doug Phelps (lead guitar on “Sunday Morning”). The disc also includes two digital-only bonus acoustic tracks (“Something Like That” and “Summer Song”) both of which were chosen by members of Brian’s mailing list.
Once Upon A Time
Brand New Day
Lonely Road
Life Happens
My Everything
Remember When
Yer So Bad*
Believe
Movin’ On
Sunday Morning
Once Upon A Time (Stripped Mix)
Something Like That (Acoustic)**
Summer Song (Acoustic)**
* CD Only Track
** iTunes Only Track
Available for download at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/briancolburn3
“Life Happens” is now available @ iTunes via:
http://www.itunes.com/briancolburn
(or you can simply search “Brian Colburn” while in the iTunes Music Store).
The CD version of “Life Happens”
(which includes my cover of Tom Petty’s “Yer So Bad”), is available here:
http://www.briancolburn.com/lifehappens
the disc begins shipping on Tuesday, Nov. 17th, so be on the lookout if you’ve already ordered!
John Two-Hawks
John Two-Hawks
We are currently celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary of
Native Circle/Circle Studios!
So listen up!!!
On Nov 10th for just 10 days we will be offering a 10 CD special for $10 each
That is 10 JTH CDs for only $100 …. 10 Christmas gifts for an incredible price!
But only for 10 days….from 11-10-09 to 11-20-09
And on top of that every order will receive a free gift!
So do your Holiday Shopping with us at:
John Two-Hawks
Native Circle
Look for other incredible specials in Nov and Dec.
Where we will be:
To finish up our 2009 touring
Nov 17th Conway AR
Nov 28th 29th Eureka Springs AR Fall Art Show Inn of the Ozarks
Dec 5th Eureka Springs 7th Annual JTH Christmas at The Aud Concert
Dec. 31st New Years Eve Concert, Rogers Arkansas, Victory Theatre
Get Tickets Here!
Watch soon for 2010 Schedule
Feb – Botanical Gardens Fayetteville AR New CD release Concert
April – Chattanooga Tennessee Symphony and Creative Expressions Retreat in Eureka Springs
May – Dayton Ohio area 2 retreats 2 weekends Women’s Retreat and Flute Discovery Retreat
May and June – off to Ireland! Late June – Men’s and Women’s Retreats in Eureka Springs
July – Spain
August – Dayton Ohio, Concert and Mending Medicine Retreat
Sept – Flute Discovery Retreat in Eureka Springs
Oct Mending Medicine Retreat in Eureka Springs
Check out the Schedule page… More dates and cities to be added!!
May Wakantanka encircle you and yours with faith to believe, hope for the future, and love for all….
As always, in the spirit of mending the sacred hoop of the nations of the world
Your Oglala Lakota friend and brother,
John Two-Hawks
http://www.nativecircle.com
http://www.johntwohawks.com
Elton John - Photo: WENN
Elton John Seriously Ill, Cancels Tour Dates
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Music legend Sir Elton John has been forced to call off a string of tour dates after being struck down with the e coli bug. An announcement on his official website says he is suffering from a “serious case of E.coli bacterial infection and influenza,” and is currently being treated at London’s private King Edward VII hospital.
After postponing many tour dates around Britain, he’s now cancelled concerts with Billy Joel in the U.S. on doctor’s orders. His partner David Furnish says he’s “doing fine” – get better soon!
http://www.thefablife.com/2009-11-02/elton-john-seriously-ill-cancels-tour-dates/
FEEL TEAL CAMPAIGN
September 4th – December 31st 2009
Go Research Fund’s Ovarian cancer campaign
Now inviting artists/musicians, of all genres, to join them!
Simply make a video, showing your support for the campaign, mention the ‘awareness message’, whilst sharing a little about you!
Spokesman; 9 time Grammy-Award winner, Rick Finch, is joined by the crew from Ion’s Odyssey; Lance Toohey (lyricist/poet),his partner Michelle and Australian Pop/Rock Artist; Anthony Snape-
See all videos here-
http://www.youtube.com/user/MsDStevens
Donations for the ‘Feel Teal Campaign’ www.goresearchfund.org.au
OR
Grab a copy of the CD; “For All Reasons” which is also available as a Download at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rfp with 50% net-sales going towards funding.
Payments via Paypal/Credit card/Money Orders
For further assistance please email
debbiestevens1@optusnet.com.au
To discuss sponsorship for Ion’s Odyssey, kindly send your details to
Lance Toohey c/o Ion’s Odyssey website.
www.ionsodyssey.com
To learn more about each contributor,& list of respective Websites, please go to the FEEL TEAL BLOG: http://feelteal.blog.com
NOTE:
Once the ‘Feel teal’ event comes to a close, the ‘awareness message’ will remain afloat, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year until an early screening test has been found!
The public will be encouraged to make research donations, to their Gynaecological/Ovarian cancer charities of choice.
Further details TBA…..stay tuned!
HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 UPDATE
In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint.
This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie. Zombie’s new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, previously set for release on 11/17 will now be released by Roadrunner / Loud & Proud Records in early 2010.
Listen to the first single “What?” at
www.RobZombie.com
and now available for purchase on iTunes
HALLOWEEN 2 RE-RELEASE
HALLOWEEN 2 is back in theaters for a special Halloween run this weekend! For all of you who have asked “why didn’t the movie come out at Halloween?” This one’s for you!
HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 WORLD TOUR
The first ROB ZOMBIE headline tour since 2007 kicked off last night in Phoenix, AZ. There will be a very special Halloween event on October 31st at The Palladium in Hollywood, CA. Limited tickets are still available for purchase at the door.
Visit www.RobZombie.com for Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour updates, including the official blog, Twitter feed, photos, and videos directly from the road. Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour tickets are on sale now with VIP packages in certain markets.
Emily Osment’s
debut EP, All The Right Wrongs, is available everywhere TODAY.
MP3:
iTunes | Amazon | Napster | Lala | Rhapsody | Shockhound | Verizon V Cast | Walmart | Zune
CD:
Amazon | Walmart | Best Buy
Make sure to enter to the Emily Osment Favorite Things Sweepstakes for your chance to win a prize pack full of Emily’s top picks, including a new iPod Nano!
http://www.officialemilyosment.com/FavoriteThings/
Congratulations Tracy! So many great articles, interviews and information… packed the Ezine to the rafters!!
Thanks so much for being such a staunch-supporter of our Feel teal effort….more to come!!
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