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Tony Adamo is reviewed by soultracks.com
Soul Tracks reviews Soul Man Tony Adamo
www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo
Sitting in the jazz café along with a few friends, sipping Chamomile tea, singer/visual artist Tony Adamo enters the stage offering us a sweet deal. He is offering his latest
14-track fusion CD, Straight Up Deal. What is his recipe? Add a taste of Michael Beck, sample some Santana, throw in the sentiment of Miles Davis, the style of Grover Washington, Jr. and the Lou Rawls-like vibrato of Tony Adamo. There you have it: an eclectic, high energy project of jazz, R&B, soul and funk.
He allowed us a taste of his dish with an introduction of a few of his powerful featured guest artists, such as Doc Kupka (Tower Of Power) and Ernie Watts on sax, Eddie Henderson on trumpet and Paul Jackson on bass guitar. The appetizer, "No Strings," displayed his funky, jazz side. The main course was assorted with several classic remakes: "Winelight" (instrumental piece made famous by Grover Washington); Miles Davis' "Milestones" and Joe Zawinul's "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy." With such a passionate band and Tony's funky, R&B voice we were begging for more. He quenched our thirst with "Midnite Café."
As he closed, he offered us another deal - dessert- with complimentary copies of his latest project. As a singer, but also, a visual artist, he took personal interest in the creativity of his CD packaging. It was stylishly designed, with a nice headshot on the cover and the Northern California Bay Area city nightlife as the backdrop on the back. Tony Adamo, and his band reflects that real musicians are here to stay, still offering talent and stellar performances.
This CD is a Straight Up Deal. Recommended by soultracks.com
Posted on: 03.09.2008 by rocarmani | Flag as inappropriate
Peasants With Feathers celebrates Otto Von Schirach's Birthday
Last night, I, the Voodoo Witch Doctor celebrated the illustrious Otto Von Schirach's birthday bash at the Laundry Bar on Miami Beach owned by our good friend, Basshead Juan. We hung outside until the full moon caused our alter egos, the Germanian Nerds. We had two extra sidekicks, the Notorious Nasty in his cockroach suit and Thug Jesus in his pimp attire and neon red umbrella tagging along. The crowd broke out in a frenzy of dancing around like chickens with their heads cut off. They formed a mosh pit that could have paralyzed the most cracked out snake. In the insuing commotion Mister Feather's bear slippers to slipped off his feet and an eager fan threw it back and it landed on Otto Von Schirach's laptop. Luckily, the slippers were not made of glass like Cinderella's and nothing happened. Lots of people took pictures and our friend Edit from California shooked up the crowd with his massive beats. Thank you all for being there and we appreciate your support!
Written by Mrs. Peasants with Feathers
Posted on: 03.08.2008 by peasantswithfeathers | Flag as inappropriate
New Found Glory- New Best of CD titled HITS
UMe is proud to announce the release of New Found Glory’s best-of CD, Hits, which is available March 18th!!!
Angst fueled by hooky guitar riffs and old-school hardcore breakdowns. Defiant, yet upbeat. One of the first bands to fuse emo and punk-pop, add a tinge of hardcore, and bring it to the mainstream, New Found Glory has sold nearly 3-million albums while delivering the quintessential rock sound of the 2000s--melodic, fun, and personable. Countless gold- and platinum-selling bands have credited New Found Glory for being the inspiration that sparked their own formation. Now, for the first time, all of the band’s best-loved singles and album cuts have been brought together for Hits. (DriveThru/Suretone/MCA/Geffen/UMe), released March 18, 2008.
Hits also includes a couple of rare gems--“Constant Static,” previously available only as a Japanese album bonus cut, and “Situations” (streamed on the Warped Tour Website for only one month and never before commercially available). All of the tracks were personally selected by the band members.
Founded as A New Found Glory (the “A” was later dropped), the group formed in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997. After an indie EP and debut album, Nothing Gold Can Stay, singer Jordan Pundik, lead guitarist Chad Gilbert (formerly of hardcore band Shai Hulud), guitarist Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki made their major label debut with 2000’s self-titled album. Including the Top 20 Modern Rock hit “Hit or Miss” as well as “Dressed To Kill,” the album was boosted by a tour with Blink-182, sold-out headlining tours, and a spot on the Warped Tour, and eventually was certified gold.
New Found Glory’s most recent album, the movie covers project From The Screen To Your Stereo Part II, was released in September 2007, and a new album is expected in summer 2008.
Hits Preferred Retail Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hits-New-Found-Glory/dp/B00128X6VE/ref=pd_bbs_7?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1204242569&sr=8-7
New Found Glory MySpace Page:
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
Posted on: 03.05.2008 by SpecialOps | Flag as inappropriate
Red Sammy at The Annex in NYC
Red Sammy invades New York bringing its graveyard country rock, Baltimore-style!!!!
Red Sammy (Graveyard Country Rock from Baltimore, MD)
Sunday, March 16, 2008
The Annex (Lower East Side)
152 Orchard Street
New York, NY
Show begins: 7pm
theannexnyc.com
www.redsammy.com
Red Sammy captures the hope in desperation, the beauty in imperfection with honest songwriting. Life, work, hard work, disappointment, love and loss are all themes entwined in their songs. Influences both literary and musically include Flannery O'Connor, Ernest Hemingway, William Carlos Williams, Alejandro Escovedo, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash. Currently, the band consists of songwriter Adam Trice along with a variety of talented local Baltimore musicians.
the band
The band: Adam Trice presents Red Sammy in various musical arrangements including solo, duo, and full-piece band performances. Baltimore area musicians that perform and/or have performed in Red Sammy include, Katie Feild (bass guitar, concertina, vocals), Josh Weiss (pedal steel, electric guitar, banjo), Nick Sjostrom (drums and percussion), Eric Friedman (keyboards, harmonica), Theron Alexander (bass, musical saw), J. Spence Holman (drums and percussion), Robert Creath (drums, percussion), Adam Trice (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, harmonica).
"It's freight-jumping, wedding ring-pawning music," Violet Glaze, Baltimore City Paper.
For Industry or Press Tickets please call
212-712-7362
Posted on: 03.04.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate
Showcase featuring Molly Gillman & April Bruckner
An Evening of Music and Comedy II
at Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street in NYC
Wednesday March 26 @ 7:00 PM
featuring Molly Gillman (Pinkalicious)
and Comedian April Bruckner
Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy II at Don't Tell Mama. This showcase and variety show will feature singer Molly Gillman (Pinkalicious), singer Jamie Taylor Harper, award winning vocalist Don Shortslef, and singer Amy Zelcer. Comedian Amy Bruckner will be the special guest MC for the evening. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 7:00 pm, door opens at 6:30pm. Admission is $15.00, plus a two drink minimum. For reservations call Don't Tell Mama at 212-757-0788.
Molly Gillman is a graduate of Vasser College with a BA in Classics. She has trained with the American Theatre Wings's Springboard NYC, TVI Studios (NY), the GYM, NY Stage & Film and Powerhouse at VC, the Paper Mill Playhouse, and the NJ Shakespeare Festival. She has a nomination for the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical ( past nominees/recipients include Anne Hathaway and Laura Benanti). She recently made her directorial debut with a young actors' production of The Timid Dragon. Molly can currently be seen as Dr. Wink/Alison (orig. role) in Vital Theatre Company's Pinkalicious, running at New World Stages.
April Bruckner- At twenty three years of age April Brucker is pulling no punches and leaving the punchlines at the end. The accomplished standup comedian, ventriloquist, and actress has burned up stages in NYC in clubs such as The Laugh Factory, the Laugh Lounge, Joe Franklin's Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Pips, and many others in the city as well as across the country. In addition, April has appeared in Toronto at Hospital for Sick Children. April's talents don't stop there. April opened for Off-Broadway smash 27 Heaven and appeared in Murder Me Always. In addition, April has appeared in short films for CollegeHumor.com and MTV.com as well as on Cash Cab, Last Comic Standing 5, and the West Wing. April's children's show, Storytime With April and Friends, can be seen in 36 states, 6 countries, and the world wide web. April has also appeared on Sirius Maxim Radio's Devore and Diana Show where she won #1 Weirdest Woman. In addition, April can be heard every Saturday on the Strange Dave Show. For more on her please go to www.aprilbrucker.com
Jamie Taylor Harper - A recent transplant from San Francisco, Jamie has performed on many Bay Area stages since graduating from San Francisco State University with a BA in Theatre Arts, where she studied under Tony nominated playwrite/director Barbara Damashek. Previous stage credits include "Ragtime" and "Beauty and the Beast" (Woodminster Theatre, CA), Woman 2 in "Songs For a New World" (Ray of Light Theatre, SF), "Assassins"(SFSU), and countless other engagements. She recently made her New York stage debut in "Knock 'Em Dead" with International Studio Theatre.
Don Shortslef's style includes a blend of Contemporary Christian and Country, including original material written by his brother, Dennis. Don can currently be heard on worldwide Christian Country radio and has appeared as a guest artist on Christian crusades and TV. In 1998, Don was awarded National Male Vocalist of the Year by the Country Gospel Music Association (CGMA). In 2007, Don released two singles on Christian radio in Europe. Both singles A Vision Of The Cross, and Two Thousand Years Ago, reached the top 10 on the New Christian Music (NCM) Euro Country Chart. To date, Don has reelased five C.D.'s. For more info. please go to: www.myspace.com/donshortslef
Amy Zelcer is a recent graduate of Harvard University, where she was a member of the improv comedy troupe On Thin Ice, won Harvard's annual singing competition, Harvard Idol, and performed in several original musicals. New York: Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree (Melissa) at Vital Children's Theatre; reading of The Masked Zinfandel at Musical Mondays; The American Musical Project; Don’t Touch the Foot.
For Industry Reservations: Please call, 212-712-7362
Location:
Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street
between 8th and 9th Aves.
For reservations and info. call 212-757-0788
website: www.donttellmamanyc.com
Admission: $15.00 plus 2 drink minimum
Subway: A,C,E to 42nd St-Port Authority
Posted on: 03.04.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate
Gloria Diaboli set to release new black metal album
Battle Kommand Records is proud to announce our next CD release, the debut album from Canada's GLORIA DIABOLI, entitled Gate To Sheol.
This band is the North American answer to true Satanic black metal acts such as Watain, Ofermod, Funeral Mist, etc. The band performs a martial, orthodox form of black metal, fueled by ferocity and hellfire. Aggressive, ugly and well-recorded, this attack will yet again prove that Canada's ever-extreme Vancouver, BC-area black metal scene has spawned some of the ugliest metal of our time, and alongside countrymen BLASPHEMY, AXIS OF ADVANCE, WITCHES HAMMER, ALLFATHER, CONQUEROR and REVENGE, Gloria Diaboli are now leaving their mark on this important regions history of violent and chaotic metal.
Gate To Sheol was mastered @ Necromorbus Studio in Sweden (Watain, Malign, Averse Sefira, Ofermod, etc).
Gate To Sheol features 7 tracks.
1. The Kingdom of Filth And Decay
2. Above As It Is Below
3. Gloria Diaboli
4. Gate To Sheol
5. Libation Unto He who Dwelleth in the Depths
6. Omega Throne
7. Oh, Great Deceiver
Released on CD / digitally in North America on Battle Kommand Records.
Released on CD in Europe by Total Holocaust Records, Sweden.
BKR release date: April 15th, 2008
Posted on: 02.29.2008 by J-Sin | Flag as inappropriate
The Black Keys touring
3/27 Thu Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
3/28 Fri Phoenix, AZ Marquee Theatre
3/29 Sat San Diego, CA House of Blues
3/30 Sun Pomona, CA Glass House
4/1 Tue Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
4/2 Wed San Francisco, CA The Warfield
4/4 Fri Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
4/5 Sat Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo
4/9 Wed Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
4/10 Thu Omaha, NE Slowdown
4/11 Fri Minneapolis, MN First Ave
4/12 Sat Chicago, IL The Riviera
4/13 Sun Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
4/15 Tue Detroit, MI Royal Oak Theatre
5/12 Mon Washington, DC 9:30 Club
5/13 Tue Washington, DC 9:30 Club
5/15 Thu New York, NY Terminal 5
5/16 Fri Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
5/17 Sat Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
Posted on: 02.29.2008 by J-Sin | Flag as inappropriate
Wildildlife on tour
03/02/2008 Abco Filbert & 32nd - West Oakland, CA w/These Are Powers, Lumarians, Chen
02/06/2008 The Hemlock - San Francisco, CA w/Old Time Religion
03/07/2008 TBA - Santa Cruz, CA
03/08/2008 Smogshop - San Diego, CA
03/09/2008 The Smell - Los Angeles, CA w/Goliathbirdeater, Gangwizard, xnobbqx
03/10/2008 Cottage House - Flagstaff, AZ
03/11/2008 Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM
03/12/2008 1919 Hemphill - Ft. Worth, TX w/Fight Amp, Cougar Den, Healers
03/13/2008 Starcleaner - SXSW BBQ Party/Daytime Party Austin, TX w/The Slits
03/14/2008 TBA - Austin, TX
03/15/2008 Holy Mountain SXSW Showcase @ The Tap Room - Austin, TX
03/16/2008 TBA - Austin, TX
03/17/2008 Superhappyfunland - Houston, TX w/Pharmacy, Pleasure Boosters
03/20/2008 Secret Squirrel - Athens, GA
03/21/2008 Crackhouse - Atlanta, GA
03/22/2008 Earshot Records in-store - Greenville, SC
03/23/2008 Spazzatorium Galleria - Greenville, NC
03/24/2008 Nari Sushi - Richmond, VA w/Cough, Meditate Motherfucker
03/25/2008 Talking Head - Baltimore, MD w/Pygmy Lush, Darsombra, VBS, Ghastlycitysleep
03/26/2008 Danger Danger Gallery - Philadelphia, PA w/Birds of Maya, VBS
03/27/2008 live on WFMU - Hoboken, NJ
03/27/2008 Death By Audio - Brooklyn, NY w/Maw
03/28/2008 AS220 - Providence, RI w/Blue Shift
03/29/2008 Oxfam - Cambridge, MA w/Red Friends, Ho-Ag, Ganja
03/30/2008 Cake Shop - New York, NY w/Shellshag, Pharmacy
04/02/2008 Heartofgold - Chicago, IL w/Ladykiller
04/04/2008 Echo Base - Milwaukee, WI Col w/Father Phoenix, Novel
04/05/2008 a secret location - Minneapolis, MN
04/07/2008 Apop/Campconcentration - St. Louis, MO
04/08/2008 Eastside Tavern - Columbia, MO w/Jerusalem, The Starbaskets
04/10/2008 Rhinoceropolis - Denver, CO
04/11/2008 Red Light Books - Salt Lake City, UT
04/12/2008 Neurolux Boise, ID w/Pussygutt
04/15/2008 YMCA - Seattle, WA w/Cohran, HGR
04/16/2008 Rotture - Portland, OR w/Silentist, Chromewings
Posted on: 02.29.2008 by J-Sin | Flag as inappropriate
Die! Die! Die! on tour!
03/07 Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
03/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
03/12 Austin, TX @ Red Eye Fly SXSW
03/12 Austin, TX @ The Wave SXSW (Fanatic Showcase)
03/13 Austin, TX @ The Dirty Dog
03/14 Austin, TX @ Emo’s Lounge
03/15 Austin, TX @ 219 West Bar
03/16 Austin, TX @ TBA
03/17 Dallas, TX @ The Cavern
03/20 Orlando, FL @ Taste (Backbooth)
03/21 Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
03/22 Jacksonville, FL @ TSI
03/24 Atlanta, GA @ Earl
03/25 Washington, DC @ DC 9
03/26 Philadelphia, PA @ Northstar Bar
03/27 Toronto, ON @ TBD
03/28 Montreal, PQ @ Zoobizare
03/29 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
03/30 New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
Posted on: 02.29.2008 by J-Sin | Flag as inappropriate
Adam Newman to MC Music Showcase in NYC
An Evening of Music and Comedy
at Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street in NYC
Wednesday March 12 @ 6:30
featuring Jane Hunt (Violin Venus)
and Comedian Adam Newman
Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy at Don't Tell Mama. This showcase and variety show will feature Jane Hunt (Violin Venus), singer Ashleigh Lay, pianist / songwriter Lenny Revell, and singer/songwriter John Virag. Special guest MC Adam Newman will host the show. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 6:30 pm, door opens at 6:00pm. Admission is $10.00, plus a two drink minimum. For reservations please call 212-712-7362
Adam Newman is a stand-up comedian based in New York City. He currently co-hosts a monthly variety show at Cake Shop called Street Meat and a weekly stand-up show at Ochi's Lounge/Comix called Fo' Show. He's also a trained improviser, having studied long form improv comedy at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre in New York. You might know him as GoatSlayer, the guitar-slinging half of the comedy duo Uber Luber Death Metal, or from one of the many videos he's acted in for College Humor. He's also appeared on The Tyra Banks Show. For more info: www.AdamNewmanComedy.com
Jane Hunt (www.violinvenus.com) - Since graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music in england in 2005, Jane Hunt has performed as a soloist at venues across the world including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Paramount Theatre, Spivey Hall, Sir Elton John's Lifeball, and The Cannes Film Festival. As a recording artist she has recorded at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch in California for the Allegro Label as well as at Sirius Radio Studios and Avatar Studios in New York City. The Violin Venus Show combines the beauty and refinement of classical music with the energy of folk and jazz. The concept for the music was created by Jane Hunt and the show has tours booked across the country for the 2008/09 season.
Ashleigh Lay ( www.ashleighlay.com) -Past shows include the Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, The Spickner Spin, Parade, Tikki Tikki Tembo, On The Twentieth Century, Twelfth Night, The Children's Hour, Grease, Godspell, and Once Upon a Mattress. Ashleigh is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and a founding member of Tip My Cup Productions, a non-profit theatre company dedicated to the creation of original works.
Lenny Revell (www.myspace.com/lennyrevellband) Incorporating the piano as the forefront instrument that swims in a sea of rock, pop, and soul, Lenny Revell's a modern-day torch-bearer for the personas of Elton John and Billy Joel. His accomplishments have been well noted in outlets such as Keyboard Magazine, Teen Ink Magazine, Rochesterathome.com, The Buffalo News, and ArtVoice. His extensive travels have brought him recognition in many cities such as New York City, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Nashville, Branson, Miami, Coral Springs, Toronto, and more. He carries on the tradition of timeless, catchy melodies packaged in everyday lessons reflecting human nature.
John Virag ( www.johnvirag.com) is a music recording artist and an actor.He has released two CD's entitled "Dream Reality" and "Evidence Pending" under his own label, Sea King Productions, and is currently recording his third. He has a Master's Degree in Jazz Composition from NYU, where he participated in the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy and played with the likes of Wynton Marsalis and Jim McNeely. On the acting front, John is a member of The Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) and has worked in television, film, commercials, theatre, and print. His credits include Law & Order, Hope & Faith, and 30 Rock.
For Industry Reservations: Please call, 212-712-7362
Location:
Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street
between 8th and 9th Aves.
For reservations and info. call 212-757-0788
website: www.donttellmamanyc.com
Admission: $10.00 plus 2 drink minimum
Subway: A,C,E to 42nd St-Port Authority
Posted on: 02.27.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate
First Lady General Blackniss album
THERE WAS A TYPO THE WORD FORM IS SUPPOSE TO BE FROM.
Posted on: 02.27.2008 by cutthroatz | Flag as inappropriate
First Lady General Blackniss album
The name of the album is FLOWETIC that we are promoting. This is one of our artist and she feature two other artist on it form our company DOUBLE EDGE SWORDZ ENTERTAINMENT RECORDS. If you are interested contact me at doubleedgeswordzentrec@yahoo.com
Posted on: 02.27.2008 by cutthroatz | Flag as inappropriate
First Lady General Blackniss album
The name of the album is FLOWETIC that we are promoting. This is one of our artist and she feature two other artist on form our company DOUBLE EDGE SWORDZ ENTERTAINMENT RECORDS. If you are interested contact me at doubleedgeswordzentrec@yahoo.com
Posted on: 02.27.2008 by cutthroatz | Flag as inappropriate
Torch the Spires
Minneapolis band Torch the Spires released a new four song demo available for free download <a href="http://www.myspace.com/torchthespires"> here</a>.
They are playing shows in and around the Minneapolis area and are looking to tour the midwest this spring.
Posted on: 02.23.2008 by torchthespires | Flag as inappropriate
Music Showcase with Jane Hunt and Lenny Revell
An Evening of Music and Comedy
at Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street in NYC
Wednesday March 12 @ 6:30
Featuring Jane Hunt (Violin Venus)
and Pianist/Songwriter Lenny Revell
Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy at Don't Tell Mama. This showcase and variety show will feature Jane Hunt (Violin Venus), singer Ashleigh Lay, pianist / songwriter Lenny Revell, and singer/songwriter John Virag. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 6:30 pm, door opens at 6:00pm. Admission is $10.00, plus a two drink minimum. For reservations call Don't Tell Mama at 212-757-0788.
Jane Hunt (www.violinvenus.com) - Since graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music in england in 2005, Jane Hunt has performed as a soloist at venues across the world including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Paramount Theatre, Spivey Hall, Sir Elton John's Lifeball, and The Cannes Film Festival. As a recording artist she has recorded at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch in California for the Allegro Label as well as at Sirius Radio Studios and Avatar Studios in New York City. The Violin Venus Show combines the beauty and refinement of classical music with the energy of folk and jazz. The concept for the music was created by Jane Hunt and the show has tours booked across the country for the 2008/09 season.
Ashleigh Lay ( www.ashleighlay.com) -Past shows include the Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, The Spickner Spin, Parade, Tikki Tikki Tembo, On The Twentieth Century, Twelfth Night, The Children's Hour, Grease, Godspell, and Once Upon a Mattress. Ashleigh is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and a founding member of Tip My Cup Productions, a non-profit theatre company dedicated to the creation of original works.
Lenny Revell (www.myspace.com/lennyrevellband) Incorporating the piano as the forefront instrument that swims in a sea of rock, pop, and soul, Lenny Revell's a modern-day torch-bearer for the personas of Elton John and Billy Joel. His accomplishments have been well noted in outlets such as Keyboard Magazine, Teen Ink Magazine, Rochesterathome.com, The Buffalo News, and ArtVoice. His extensive travels have brought him recognition in many cities such as New York City, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Nashville, Branson, Miami, Coral Springs, Toronto, and more. He carries on the tradition of timeless, catchy melodies packaged in everyday lessons reflecting human nature.
John Virag ( www.johnvirag.com) is a music recording artist and an actor.He has released two CD's entitled "Dream Reality" and "Evidence Pending" under his own label, Sea King Productions, and is currently recording his third. He has a Master's Degree in Jazz Composition from NYU, where he participated in the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy and played with the likes of Wynton Marsalis and Jim McNeely. On the acting front, John is a member of The Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) and has worked in television, film, commercials, theatre, and print. His credits include Law & Order, Hope & Faith, and 30 Rock.
For Industry Reservations: Please call, 212-712-7362
Location:
Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street
between 8th and 9th Aves.
For reservations and info. call 212-757-0788
website: www.donttellmamanyc.com
Admission: $10.00 plus 2 drink minimum
Subway: A,C,E to 42nd St-Port Authority
Posted on: 02.21.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate
Eyeball Records signs two new artists
Eyeball Records has signed Man Without Wax and Wolftron (side project of Kenny Choi from Daphne Loves Derby).
It is expected that another band will be announced next Tuesday, Feb. 19th. This band's full-length label debut will also be released that day.
www.myspace.com/manwithoutwax
www.myspace.com/wolftron
www.eyeballrecords.com
Posted on: 02.12.2008 by theeyeballalliance | Flag as inappropriate
Hip Hop Showcase in NYC Seeks Performers
ANGREEMEN ENTERTAINMENT Presents......
The 'Ghetto Celebraty Bash"'
Networking, Artist Showcase and Mixtape Release Party.
Tuesday Feb 12 @ CLUB THE UNDERSCORE
( 1733 @ First Ave between 89th & 90th Streets)
Doors @ 830pm Show @ 1015pm
Partytime after the showcase!!!
$15 at door, 21 and Over W/ ID, Dress Code is Hip Hop
www.myspace.com/AngreemenEntertainment
Hosted by
HOSTED BY 250 The Great,,
MUSIC BY DJ S.Dot aka Mr.Excitement (Triple seis's
D.J. from the Original terror Squad)
Special Guest Headliners:
ARMAGEDDON (The Original Terror Squad)
myspace.com/Armageddonthejournel
OUN-P (106 & Park Champ)
myspace.com/Ounp1523
PARTY ARDY A.K.A. P80 (Smack DVD)
myspace.com/Partyartyditc
VELI A.K.A.MURDAVELI ( Angreemen Ent)
myspace.com/Murdaveli
and Many More.......
Bring out CD's of your music with a drop box for your
sales , there will be a section where all music can be
sold to your audience
Features Performances include
""THE HOTTEST UNDERGROUND UNSIGNED ARTIST IN
AMERICA"""
*******NOW BOOKING 15 ARTISTS*******
In order to get involved you must Email your Myspace page to Angreemenent@yahoo.com
If Selected
. All artists will be invited to mandatory meeting
where we review all aspects of show
. a registration fee of $100 must be paid, tickets
will be provided to artist to sell or give away
. Artist will have one freestyle or song on the
'Ghetto Celeb Mixtape Hosted by 250 the great"
. Artist will get an interview and airplay on
'GRINDHARD TV
. Artist will get DVD copy of their entire
performance 2 weeks after the show
ONLY Booking 15 artists for Showcase!!!
(IF SELECTED)
Specifics Remember In Order to Get Involved
$100 to perform (each artist gets 10 tickets with no
price on them)
* 3 songs tops on stage/ all music must be on one disc
(No accapellas/ No Stoppin Music)
* All showcased artist will have one Song or Freestyle
on Mixtape
* You will submit Up to 5 shoutouts for DJ SDOT to do
while your track is playing on CD
*Mixtape will drop 2 weeks later..
* The Mixtape will be mailed to 200 Magazines for
Possible Review and Awareness
Sponsored by Angreemen Entertainment!!!!
To Get involved as a artist or Sponsore Email me :
Angreemenent@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/AngreemenEntertainment
Posted on: 02.08.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate
Erin Jividen's The Real Tale Behind The Fairy Tale
Jim Gomez presents a Special Showcase Performance of
The Real Tale Behind The Fairy Tale
Written ( Music and Poetry) and Performed by Erin Jividen
Directed by Aaron Letrick
March 6 and March 7 @ The Payan Theater - 8pm
at Roy Arias Theatre Center
300 West 43rd Street
Jim Gomez is proud to present The Real Tale Behind The Fairy Tale, written and performed by rising star of the NYC music scene Erin Jividen. This special showcase production will be presented Thursday March 6 and Friday March 7, 2008 at The Payan Theater at The Roy Arias Studios. This presentation is open to general audeinces. Tickets are $15.00. Reservations can be made by calling, 212-712-7362
The Real Tale Behind The Fairy Tale-"Picture Dr. Seuss meets Sex in the City" and you've got a taste of this flavorful One Woman Show. Written in complete spoken word and music, The Real Tale Behind the Fairy Tale puts a new, modern-day spin on the classic fairy tales we know and love from our childhood. Featuring nine different female characters, this tale no longer speaks of "happily ever after" but rather the true side of their stories. They are grown-up, liberated women who finally have been given the chance to speak out. And what they have to say is shocking! No children to entertain, no men to please, no rating system to filter their words. No expectations... just the unadulterated truth.
You are invited into a world beyond fairy tales. An intimate setting where Cinderella finally speaks out about her marriage with the prince. Little Red Riding Hood reveals why she always wears her "red hood", and Belle shares her recipe for "taming the beast". Come visit Alice as she finally tells her twisted version of what really happened... you'll be surprised to find out that Wonderland is not so innocent after all. It's shocking yet whimsical. Familiar yet totally unexpected. Heart wrenching yet life affirming. Fairy tales like you've never heard before...
Erin Jividen (also known as EJ) has been writing and performing music for more that 8 years. She has a bachelor of arts degree from Hunter College where she majored in Theater and Music. During this time, EJ began performing all over NYC and even traveled down to Miami, Richmond and Philadelphia with a group of budding young artists. She was a regular in the New York music scene and was often spotted performing at the most famous venues including: The Bitterend, Webster Hall, The Living Room and The Elbow Room. She recorded her first solo record "Another Insufficient Fare" in a tiny studio in upstate New York.
Immediately after school, EJ began working with Sony Music and spent over a year recording her 2nd album under careful watch of a creative team at Sony. Eventually she went on to make her third record with Michael Blum, where she spent 2 months in Los Angeles recording "Mermaid Songs". Most recently, EJ was signed to BonGiovi Entertainment Records, where she recorded in Pompano, Florida with the noted music producer, Tony BonGiovi.
Since her last CD, "Stuck in Traffic", EJ somehow found her way back into the theater world and wrote her first full length rock musical, "Skye Is Falling". She has continued to write and is currently working on a book, another new play and music for her next album. She has been featured many times in some of New York's most infamous gossip columns like: Cindy Adams, Rush and Molloy and gawker.com. She has shared her talent across the seas, where she performed a sold out concert at The Naval and Military Club in London and become the ambassador of a charity for the blind.
For more information on Erin Jividen, please go to: www.ejrocks.com
Aaron Letrick, Director: He is the creator, director, and star of "Billy Does Broadway", his show based on Broadway's many "Billy" characters. He is the former lead singer of the rock bands "PLEEZER" and "House of Usher", and was named one of the "Top 20 Male Vocalists of the 90's" by Progressor Magazine. Aaron played "Chevas" in Erin Jividen's "Skye is Falling".
For Industry reservations: Please call Michael Martinez @ 212-712-7362.
The Payan Theater
at Roy Arias Theatre Center
300 West 43rd St. Suite 506
between 8th and 9th Ave.
phone: 212-957-8358
www.royariasstudios.com
Subway: A,C,E to 42nd St-Port Authority
Posted on: 02.07.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate
New Date - Discrete Encounter @ The Monkey NYC
DISCRETE ENCOUNTER
RECORD RELEASE CONCERT FOR THE NEW CD "2B1"
March 12 @ The Monkey
37 West 26th Street in NYC
8pm to 1am
www.discreteencounter.com
New York, NY-Rising stars on the NYC rock and dance scenes, Discrete Encounter will officially release their new CD, "2B1" with a special party and live concert at The Monkey NYC Performance Space - 37 West 26th Street in NYC on Wednesday,March 12 . Renown for their engrossing live shows, striking stage presence, and unique blend of Rock and Electronica, Discrete Encounter will perform at 10pm. The party will feature guest DJ's before and after the Discrete Encounter performance. The admission price will be $20.00, which will include a complementary "2B1" CD and an open wine bar. Complementary press tickets are available for this highly anticipated event. Please R.S.V.P. soon, space is limited. For more info. go to: http://www.monkeywest.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/discreteencountermusic
"Discrete Encounter creates crisp, chic electronic music, merging glam rock with electronica in a serious and sexy direction that picks up where electroclash's ironic 80's stunts paused the genre a couple of years ago. Discrete Encounter maintains the technoid melodiousness of groups like Lamb and Olive while releasing the sweaty, kinetic, rock n' roll energy of other rockers like the YeahYeahYeah's and The White Stripes. Intriguing, subtle, yet entirely accessible, Discrete Encounter sounds like everything the right downtown night is all about." Etomie Entertainment
Discrete Encounter was formed in 2003 by composer/producer Taras Mashtalir and singer/songwriter Natasha Romanova.
Taras Mashtalir is a classical guitarist turned electronic producer who began professional recording and performing in Moscow and St. Petersburg before moving to NYC. His work also includes audio installations and sountracks for independent films and animation.
Natasha Romanova is a trained vocalist with a degree in classical music. Prior to the US, she performed in Ukraine and Russia on national radio and TV. Besides writing lyrics for Discrete Encounter, she is a prolific published writer of poetry and prose.
Discrete Encounter also include Visual Projectionist, Stas, who brings an extra dimension to their live show.
The band has been collaborating with different DJs including Roman S, Animaltek and now their current addition DJ Plexus. Renowned in the New York underground scene, he brings an additional sound design to DE live. DJ PLexus usually spins his own DJ set after a DE show, so that dancing and celebration continue long into the night.
Location: The Monkey
37 West 26th Street Suite # 1201
between 6th Ave. & Broadway
Subway : E, F,V, & 6 Trains to 23rd Street
To purchase music or for more information: www.discreteencounter.com
MP3s available upon request.
You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/discrete
For booking inquiries please contact the band directly by email: contact@discreteencounter.com
Posted on: 02.05.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate
Tony Adamo/Mike Clark Rhythmic Matrix
San Francisco, CA
UrbanZone Records
Funk Rhythm Matrix, Mike Clark rolled into Red Star Recording Studio, Silver Lake, California this week to lay down some drum tracks for Tony Adamo’s new untitled CD being produced by Jerry Stucker. Clark’s Prescription Renewal Band is in California for a few dates with three-time Grammy winner, Delbert McClinton. Mike’s work with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters particularity the music track “Actual Proof” has solidified his place in Funk history. Mike Clark is the most sampled drummer in Hip Hop music today.
Mike also plays on “Passport,” one of the outstanding tracks on Tony Adamo’s current CD release, STRAIGHT UP DEAL. In the last year this tune has made it to over fifty radio playlists. The lineup on this chart busting tune is: Mike Clark, drums, Neil Larsen, piano, Eddie Henderson, trumpet, Freddie Washington, bass, Jerry Stucker, guitar and Tony Adamo vocals and spoken word. “Hay Lou”another song from STRAIGHT UP DEAL was also featured on Paul Jackson’s CD, FUNK ON A STICK. Along with Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson was a founding member of the Headhunters.
For more info on Tony Adamo: www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo
Posted on: 02.04.2008 by rocarmani | Flag as inappropriate
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