Scissors for Lefty track on "Kyle XY" on Monday, Feb. 18, and currently in "Cloverfield"!
Stomp Out Cancer: Indie Musician's Fight Ewing's Sarcoma
Indie Musicians will officially get their chance to fight against Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer found mostly during childhood or early adulthood.
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GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL TAKES AN INSIDE LOOK AT JUMP5'S FAREWELL CONCERT
(NASHVILLE, TENN.) -- A camera crew from Gospel Music Channel was on hand for JUMP5's farewell concert, which was held December 16th in Nashville, Tennessee. The special feature will air on GMC's The Kitchen Sink on Saturday, January 5th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The final concert was held at Rocketown, Nashville's popular downtown music venue, and featured performances by opening acts pureNRG, Jessie Daniels and Cali - three artists who were also featured on the group's "Hello & Goodbye Tour." Former JUMP5 member Libby Hodges also made a surprise appearance, performing with the group for a few
songs. JUMP5's farewell album, Hello & Goodbye (featuring the Radio Disney hit "Shoot the Moon"), was released in August 2007 by Slanted Records.
For more information, contact Brian Mayes at Nashville Publicity Group, (615) 417-8149 or brian@nashvillepublicity.com.
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Interview with Nectarphonic
Conducted by Indie Artists Alliance, a resource center and knowledge bank for Independent Musicians and Video Producers:
http://www.indieartistsalliance.com
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Blogamp Audiocasting Service Launched
Audiocasting service Blogamp returns with an updated version with new features and a free membership offering. Designed for web audio and podcasting, Blogamp combines a customizable widget player with multiple linking capabilities including e-commerce, download, feed and video links. What's unique about Blogamp is that members can present their own style (or brand) and define delivery
options to listeners. To enhance their presence, Blogamp invites members using other blog, hosting (or podcast) services to import their show links and existing feeds.
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Shawn Thomas on iMuzic.com
Since the release of his first album "Come My Way" in 1993, Shawn Thomas has proven himself one of the most diligent and persistent performers and recording artists. Pursuing his talents in many directions including songwriting, producing, musical theater, dance and choreography, choral direction, and voice instruction, Shawn Thomas emerges not only as a
competent performer and singer, but as a dynamic and versatile entertainer.
After a decade of resisting the encouragement of others to incorporate his faith into his music, in 2003 Shawn released his first "spiritual" project, "Everything I Am". This began a completely unplanned journey for Shawn into music ministry, and over the past four and a half years has introduced him to a way of worship through music he previously thought impossible. "I was afraid to sing
religious music, because I didn't think I would be allowed to do the kind of music that I enjoy. I grew up being exposed only to traditional hymns and classically based music in church, so I didn't think of contemporary music as something that could be used in worship and praise." Now, in a world now saturated with American Idols and Star Search moments, Shawn Thomas brings to the world
of music a truth beyond reality programming. With his dramatic new CD release, "Faith Unashamed", Shawn portrays an array of emotion and thought with the artistic delivery for which he is known, combined with a more deliberate message of spirituality and love. In this wide-ranging 23 track CD, his songwriting, performance, and production techniques are showcased in a variety of style and
mood, framed with dramatic skits and edgy lyrics, all with the intention of reflecting God's grace.
Released on his own label, Aaron's Rainbow Project, "Faith Unashamed" is the follow-up album to Shawn's previous CD, "ChangeD", which was nominated for a 2006 OutMusic Award for "Outstanding New Inspirational Recording". Shawn also received Stonewall Society's "Dance Award for Pride in the Arts" for the number one single "The Beat of the Lord" and was voted Indie-Music's "Best Songwriter
for 2004" after the release of his first Spiritual/Christian Music CD, "Everything I Am". Shawn's first CD project as an "out" (openly gay) artist was released in 1999. "Out in This World" peaked at number one twice, and hit number 7 for the Top 50 albums of 2000 on OutVoice.com.
With the energy and drive of singles such as the title track and "Kickin' Back", and the power and emotion of "The Human Part of Me" and "Where I Am", Shawn delivers his newest music with new found purpose and meaning, as he expresses to the world, to the Universe, and to God, "Faith Unashamed."
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2008 Indiegrrl Conference Showcase Submissions
Please mark your calendar to attend this historic ground breaking conference for Indiegrrl. In case you haven't been to the Indiegrrl website in a while, check out the new transitions happening at Indiegrrl. Indiegrrl is not just an organization for female songwriters anymore. Indiegrrl is working to build a networking and showcasing organization of ALL "Women in the
Arts" and female professionals in all aspects of the artistic community.
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Nuclear OReilly - An Interview by Indie Artists Alliance
Interview with Nuclear O'Reilly conducted by Indie Artists Alliance, a resource center and knowledge bank for Independent Musicians and Video Producers: http://www.indieartistsalliance.com
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Recording an Amped Electric Guitar
Article by Tony Koretz http://www.koretzmusic.com/tony.html Tone and tuning
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Paul Michael Meredith - Peaceful Music
Bay Area harpist and composer Paul Michael Meredith is a truly original artist and musical storyteller. His passionate works evolved out of a growing love affair with the harp as a compositional instrument.
Combining two of the oldest instruments, harp and flute, as well as other instrumentation, Paul weaves melodies that are timeless and heart stirring. Recorded and produced in his private digital studio, Paul's music embodies a depth of feeling and inspiration that's immediately embraced by the ears and heart of the listener. Perhaps one appreciator said it best with, "this music is so
passionate, it deserves a warning label."
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The Boxing Lesson "Dance With Meow" video premiere!!!!!!
Press Release
February 5th, 2008
Austin, TX
The Boxing Lesson are proud to announce the debut of their new music video "Dance with Meow", the lead track from the upcoming Wild Streaks & Windy Days (out Feb 26, 2008). The video was shot around Austin at some very well known places (Trophys, Beauty Bar, Mohawk, Club DeVille, Home Slice, etc) and was directed by Matt Robertson (directed videos for Aster, The Murdocks).
Check out the video at this link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luJ_DgfVq9s
The Boxing Lesson on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/theboxinglesson08
Wild Streaks & Windy Days will be mailed out to all press and media outlets in the next two weeks. Be on the lookout for one great record. Here's a look at what people are already saying about the record:
By stripping down the players and expanding the sounds they were creating, the Boxing Lesson moved on to a new plane of existence. The addition of Jaylinn Davidson on synths and vocals and Jake Mitchell on drums and samples, blew up Paul's songs in ways I couldn't have imagined. Texas has never been so lucky as to receive a band with this much potential. - The Last Pub & Monkey
Cage
"The Boxing Lesson, a hard-charging trio that declared "Indie Rock is Dead" on 2006's Songs in the Key of C, then buried the beast with chunky 70's power chords and sinister Moog warbles on the new Wild Streaks & Windy Days." - The Onion (Austin)
"The Boxing Lesson played to a packed Emo's Lounge....There's just something about three piece bands that I can't get enough of. I really like that three musicians can do what takes some bands 5 or more to do. And Austin's The Boxing Lesson is no exception. With Paul Waclawsky on guitar and vox, Jaylinn Davidson on synthesizers, and Jake Mitchell on drums and rocking out samples
(Wu-tang?), you get a blend of three distinct sounds that sound like the bastard child of David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Broken Social Scene and Ween…. if thats even freaking possible. The Boxing Lesson closed their set with a song called "Muerta," which they will release a new music video for in about a month. Paul Waclawsky uses slide guitar to make this song really dark and gloomy. If you
didn't know any better you could find it on a Pink Floyd album. Not Syd Barett Floyd, more David Gilmour Floyd-esque if you will.... I'm looking forward to see what direction they go in the future." Burn.TV Blog
For Tour Dates, Fun Pictures, and More Music go befriend the band @ http://www.myspace.com/theboxinglesson
Tour dates can be found on pollstar.com as well.
For additional information please contact Ryan @ The Loyalty Firm.
Ryan Cano
The Loyalty Firm
Management & Publicity
Austin,TX
512-905-0528
ryan@theloyaltyfirm.com
http://www.myspace.com/loyaltyfirm
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Spring Equinox Concert and Ritual - One Soul Sounding
Resonate With The Soul and A Healing Among Nations (a 501c3 non-profit) present:
Spring Equinox Concert and Ritual - One Soul Sounding
featuring vocalists Linda Tillery, Evelie Delfino Såles Posch, Lisa Rafel, and Eda Maxym, with Stephen Kent, Gary Malkin, Tim Rayborn, Kris Yenney, Arisika Razak, and Luisah Teish
Saturday, March 15, 2008
7:30 PM at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church - 1330 Lakeshore, Oakland, CA 94606$24/$15 students and seniors - wheelchair accessible For information and tickets: go to www.lisarafel.com or call 510-654-3234
One Soul Sounding is back again this year for another transformative night of singing, story-telling, dance and audience participation in celebration of the Spring Equinox. Last year, the sold out audience departed the concert so happy, openhearted and feeling interconnected, it inspired all of the performers to return again this
year.
One Soul Sounding was created out of a desire to encourage a shared experience of cross-cultural community. Because of its success, Lisa Rafel has committed to producing the concert as an annual event. Even in an urban environment, when we participate in the seasonal changes of the earth, and reconnect with our own natural
rhythms through song and ritual, we can experience a sense of meaningful renewal and joy. For this one night, ten world-class musicians form an ensemble.
Through music, story telling, and ritual, the performers play with and for each other, becoming a community onstage and supporting each other seamlessly throughout the evening. The audience becomes an integral part of the evening as they join in to sing-a–long and become a part of the non-denominational ritual that celebrates the Spring Equinox, new
beginnings, and re-birth. The Equinox is the only time when the whole world is in balance, which makes it a perfect setting for a cross-cultural community celebration.
One Soul Sounding is a rare opportunity to enjoy the talents of these extraordinary musicians and performers in one place. Vocalists Linda Tillery, Evelie Delfino Såles Posch, Eda Maxym and overtone chantress Lisa Rafel join didgeridoo wizard Stephen Kent, pianist and award winning composer and performer Gary Malkin, world-music virtuoso Tim Rayborn, cellist
Kris Yenney, dancer Arisika Razak, and master story-teller Luisah Teish to create one power-packed, lively event. Collectively, they blend the diverse cultures of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Mongolia, the Philippines, England, and America.
This concert is co-sponsored by the Holistic Health Departments of San Francisco State University and JFK University, and the Women’s Spirituality Dept and Holistic Studies Program of the California Institute of Integral Studies.
For more information, music, photos or interviews, please contact: Susan Haim: staff@lisarafel.com or 510-654-3234 Pictures and more information available at www.lisarafel.com
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