On this week’s show I also play some tracks from Bomp Records’ excellent tribute to the late great Greg Shaw CD He Put the Bomp in Bomp: Greg Shaw as I wax nostalgic a bit on the passing of the legendary founding of Mojo Navigator Rock and Roll News, Bomp! magazine, Bomp! Records and too numerous articles, liner notes and production credits to his name. Greg Shaw inspired directly or indirectly every one of us who started a fanzine or website or blog or podcast dedicated to rock and roll and it was fun playing some of these songs in tribute to the man who I consider an important influence on my rock and roll upbringing.

We have written extensively on Greg and the Bomp empire (which is still going strong at www.bomp.com!) and here is just some of the stuff we have written about him in the past:

http://rockandrollreport.com/index.php?s=greg+shaw

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This is what I played this week:

1. Rock and Roll Report Podcast Intro by Featured on Fridays
2. Teenage by Morningwood Buy it on
3. Super Palindromes by Sultan Pepper
4. (A)Pathetic by State of Emergence Buy it on
5. Good Times by The Plimsouls
6. She’s Just a Girl On The Block by The Briefs
7. Him or Me by The Dukes of Earl
8. West 25th by Nick Wolff Band Buy it on
9. Get Outta Town by The Janks
10. California State of Mind by Western Heritage
11. I’m Your Man by Zak Smith Buy it on
12. Rock and Roll Report Podcast Outro by Featured on Fridays

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Yessir, that little Groovies record, and the joyous singles (and albums) (and magazines) Bomp faithfully sent my way throughout the Ford and Carter administrations – while those less fortunate amongst us were stuck listening to the Cars and pondering the fate of J.R., just to put things in their improper hysterical perspective – duly inspired this here Rock and Roll Report-er to start my own fanzine. Then my own band. Then even my own record label! You could say, then, that “You Tore Me Down” single-in-handedly spared me from a life of University study and squarely set me down the road to where I type today.

And then, when Bomp founder / mastermind / domo-major Greg Shaw Himself actually blew my way in early 1978, his raw, unbridled enthusiasm instantly swept aloft all of us riding the then-new Toronto punk wave, in turn inspiring such things as, oh, off the top of my once-buzz-cut scalp, Teenage Head (the band), SCTV (the television show), and possibly even Maggie and Ronnie (the weekend that almost brought down a Canadian Prime Minister, via that guy in the once-Rolling Stones).

So! Just who was this Greg Shaw fella then, you might well be asking?

He was born in San Francisco in 1949, raised on a healthy diet of Elvis, Fats Domino and sci-fi zines, and when not hovering backdoors at the touring Rock ‘n’ Roll Revues of the day could be found not only hanging with such folk as Robert Silverberg and Philip K. Dick, but immortalizing all of his thoughts and adventures of same in a series of crude, mimeographed broadsheets he fearlessly circulated to an ever-growing circle of friends, fans and followers.

Why, he’d soon published over 200 such “fanzines,” as today they’d be called, one of which (entitled Entmoot, an early Tolkien epistle) even earned him a write-up in the Saturday Evening Post! But lest Greg end up just another Trekkie-in-training, come 1966 he happened upon a nearby street-corner labeled “Haight” and “Ashbury.” Talk about yer crossroads: needless to say the next Shaw fanzine, Mojo-Navigator Rock & Roll News, became no less than the socio-musical template upon which another local rag, Rolling Stone, was soon to be intrinsically based.

Too bad. As usual, Greg was there first. But the scene, and the spoils, went Jann Wenner’s way. Drat!

Blueprint ruthlessly high-jacked, but energy and enthusiasm stubbornly unbowed, Greg by the Seventies had joined that elite-and-then-some tiny circle of scribes (alongside such hallowed personages as Ed Ward, Nick Kent, and – pause for reverence – Lester Bangs) who not only knew, but actually wrote about such things as Raw Power and the still-New York Dolls …and in publications that us fellow music addicts could actually unearth and devour at the neighborhood newsstand! Consequently, Greg’s newest publication – and soon label – Bomp! quickly found a rabid, wide-eared audience which truly transcribed the globe …and then some. And it should also be remembered right about here that for most of the musical events now considered pivotal during this era (very roughly speaking? the first Nuggets album, the creation of the Runaways, and the Sex Pistols’ first paying gig) Shaw was There. No, not Malcolm McLaren. Not even Kim Fowley. And CERTAINLY not Rolling Stone. No. It was Greg Shaw.

Lest those ill-informed now be wont to cast all things Bomp onto the nostalgia heap alongside “I Hate Pink Floyd” t-shirts and Sid Vicious EP’s, here’s a short-list of just some of the bands Greg helped bring to our attention in those long years since that oh-so-fateful Summer of Hate. Ready?

Devo, The Plimsouls, The Romantics, The Barracudas, The Shoes, The Soft Boys, Black Flag, Redd Kross, The Pandoras, The Chesterfield Kings, Bad Religion, Lazy Cowgirls, Ray Campi, Spacemen 3, Ant Bee, Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Black Keys.

OK then: some names therein you may not be intimately familiar with, but each and every one of ‘em are without a doubt acts which have proven, and shall continue to prove, instrumental in laying groundwork for most every pop ‘n’ rock genre-du-jour (ie: Goth, Grunge, Hardcore, Rave, Industrial, alt. C&W, Power Pop, insert your own pigeonhole here). And once again, each and every one of those acts, to varying degrees, owe their influence – not to mention their initial recording contracts – to, do we note a pattern developing here, Greg Shaw.

Closing words? They should really belong to The Man Himself. Listen closely, all of you (especially those who deign to nurture musical talent in whatever capacity yourselves). For here was a man who knew of what he spoke:

“I guess I’d most like Bomp to be remembered as a label utterly dedicated to the people who care most about music: the fans and collectors. I think it comes down to the fact that Bomp is an outgrowth of my love for music. Where many would view it as a marginal business that barely breaks even, I prefer to see it as a hobby that’s profitable enough to allow me to build my life around it. The opportunity to make more money elsewhere has never once tempted me – but it has drawn many talented people AWAY from this business.

“But we’re still here, doing what we want, on our own terms, answering to nobody, dealing with people in an old-fashioned “mom and pop” kind of way. It’s a satisfying life that I’d never trade for, say, David Geffen’s.

“If nothing else, maybe we’ve set an example that might offer an alternative to this increasingly corporate, impersonal society. Or maybe not. At least we’ve had a good time trying…

“…and we’re not done yet.”

Greg Shaw passed away five years ago, October 19th.

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Rock and Roll Report: You have played the bass in a number of bands throughout the years. Who have
you played with and who are you playing with currently?

Michael Butler: I formed a punk rock band called Stevie Stiletto and The Switchblades in 1982 in Jacksonville, FL. We toured the country a few times and put out a couple of LPs and a lot of singles and EPs. We moved to San Francisco in 1989. I joined a band called Goodbye Gemini with some of the guys from Los Olvidados and in 1991 I joined Exodus. I recorded one album with them and we toured with Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Body
Count and some other bands. Exodus got dropped and broke up. I joined Mindzone with Billy Rowe from Jetboy and also formed my own band with me on lead vocals called the Flexapleasers. In the late 90′s I formed American Heartbreak with Billy Rowe and we played for 10 years. We are currently on hiatus while I play with Billy in Jetboy. We also have band called The Butlers that plays 70s hard rock covers. That is me,
Billy, Casey from American Heartbreak, Graham Shaw from Immigrant and Craig Berhorst from Ruffians.

RRR: You consistently cite Pete Way as your favourite bassist. Who else has influenced your bass playing?

Michael Butler: Dee Dee Ramone, Stig Pederson from D-A-D and the bass player from 999

RRR: I hate all these sub-genres that are floating around these days. Peruvian marching band metal, Swedish emo power pop, Goth Gregorian Chants. How would you define rock and roll?

MB: It is pretty much all rock and roll to me. The kind I listen to though is loud guitars, catchy choruses. I like a little anger in my rock too.

RRR: On top of being a musician you are a podcaster. First of all, what is your definition of a podcast and how does it differ from both traditional and Internet radio?

MB: A podcast is an internet radio show that can be subscribed to and listened to on a portable device. Traditional radio has douchebag program directors who control the DJs, if there even are DJs anymore.

RRR: How long have you been doing the Rock and Roll Geek podcast?

MB: I started on Sept. 14th, 2004 I think

RRR: What other podcasts have you done?

MB: I do a metal video show called Bangin With Butler, The Rock and Roll Geek Indiecast, Cooking With Butler, Rock and Roll Geek Video, Rock and Roll Geek Gadget Guide, Good Clean Fun and whatever other show that comes to my head to start.

RRR: How did you get into podcasting?

MB: When I started, the term wasn’t invented. It was called audio blogging. I stumbled upon that when I found Adam Curry’s website. I pretty much copied him when I started. It kind of evolved into my own thing pretty quickly. Plus, I always wanted to be a dj and this was an easy way for me to do that.

RRR: You are involved with the Podsafe Music Network, something that the Rock and Roll Report Podcast uses regularly. How did you get involved and what do you do exactly?

MB: When Podshow signed my show, they offered me a job on the Podsafe Music Network. When I came there, it was all unsigned artists. I started getting bigger bands on the network from the first day I started. I
got Fat Wreck Chords on there the first day, 2nd day, Saddle Creek and Epitaph. Since then, I have gotten a ton of labels and some of the largest music distributors in the world, as well as a ton of PR companies and big bands. I am pretty proud of that.

RRR: There are thousands of songs on PMN as well as a bunch of labels. Do they come to you to make their stuff podsafe or do you approach them? How does it all work?

MB: I used to approach them, now more are coming to me. I still go after labels pretty much every day though. Usually, they sign up and send me their promo CDs with a band’s one sheet, which has a list of songs they would like to add. Now, since Mevio has launched (http://www.mevio.com ) I am getting a lot of videos too.

RRR: How do you define “podsafe” and what are the benefits to bands and labels in being podsafe?

MB: Podsafe means you can play the song on your podcast and record companies won’t sue you. The benefits are that podcasters are passionate about the music they play and they are great promotion for your music. It is practically impossible to get your music on the radio nowadays so why not let podcasters promote it?

RRR: One of my big gripes when I go to a podcamp or a podcasting meeting with other music podcasters is that we are preaching to the converted. Podcasters know what podcasting is all about so that is not who we need to address. It’s the music fans that we need to educate as to what we are all doing and the incredible amount of podcasts that are out there. What do you think podcasters should do to get music fans more dialed in as to what podcasting is all about?

MB: I always get amused when podcasters are promoting their shows at these things. It is a big circle jerk. We should be promoting our shows to the lady at the grocery store, kids at shows, and anyone else we can.
Burn a CD of your show, make some stickers, hand them out to people. I usually don’t tell people it is a podcast. I usually just say internet radio show. I got tired of explaining the term to people.

RRR: What do you see as the future of podcasting?

MB: I have no idea. I wish music podcasters had as much power as radio did in the good old days. I think it may happen sooner than later though. I am always getting CDs, books and other promo stuff from labels,
bands and publishers, asking for plugs.

RRR: Do you think podcasting has a future amidst all this web 2.0 stuff like MySpace, Facebook, Last.FM, etc?

MB: As long as there are people who want to be famous, there will be podcasting. I subscribe to a ton of podcasts.

RRR: I am a big fan of the Rock and Roll Geek Show and especially the Rock and Roll Geek Indiecast as well as Two Shitty Dudes (Good Clean Fun).

MB: Thanks, friend!

RRR: How long does it take you to prepare your podcasts and what technology do you use to do it?

MB: I do very little preparation. I write down some things I may want to talk about but forget to mention half of it. I do a lot of preparation and research when I do interviews though. I use a mixer and it goes into an external recording device. Not much editing. When I do, I use Bias Peak on the Mac. Sometimes Soundtrack Pro. I edit my video shows on Final Cut Pro

RRR: Tell me about the ASS of Rock. What made you set it up and how many podcasts are on it?

MB: It is short for the Association of Rock and Roll Podcasts. I just thought it was a nice way to get a bunch of shows that play rock on one site. I think there are about 25 rock shows on there right now. We just got a mention in Classic Rock Magazine. That’s pretty cool. I do almost no mantaining of the site. If someone signs up, I give them login access and they post their shows there.

(ed note: The Rock and Roll Report Podcast is part of the Ass of Rock )

RRR: Who are your favourite bands from the 60′s, 70′s, 80′s, 90′s and now and why?

MB: My favorite bands are Cheap Trick, Aerosmith and AC/DC. I also love Joan Jett, Wildhearts, Replacements, Backyard Babies, Hellacopters, D-A-D. and those kind of bands. Pretty much Hard Rock. If they have good songs, I like them.

RRR: Anything else you want to add?

MB: Thanks for the interest, friend! Let’s get a beer sometime.

RRR: Sounds like a plan!

You can subscribe to the Rock and Roll Geek Show and all Michael Butler’s other podcasts by going to by going to www.rockandrollgeek.com

The Ass of Rock can be found at http://rockandrollgeek.org/wordpress-assofrock/

And finally, check out the Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

Greg Shaw

Prophetic words from a man that embodied rock and roll, with all of its contradictions and complexities, pure and simple. I have actually quoted these words on this very blog before and it always gives me solace to read them in this day and age of niches and genres and sub-genres. That it was uttered by Greg Shaw, a poster boy for independent rock and roll if there ever was one makes it that much more poignant.

I can distinctly trace my introduction to rock and roll like it was yesterday. From my first pre-pubescent exposure to a live Beach Boys record in Grade 5 followed quickly thereafter by the hard rock blast of Cold Gin by KISS, what has stuck with me almost as much as the music has been those that have taught me along the way and introduced me to all kinds of amazing rock and roll. From KISS to the Rolling Stones, from Styx to Frank Zappa and from the Sex Pistols to Rush (niche-free even back then!), my desire and interest in not only listening to but reading about rock and roll grew in leaps and bounds.

As I look back at my musical journey through the rock and roll landscape, three people come to mind as being essential, not only to my enjoyment of rock and roll but to broadening my musical horizons: Keith Richards, Peter Buck and the incomparable Greg Shaw.

The first was Keith Richards. Ultra-cool and elegantly wasted, that was not what I found so fascinating about Keef. Here was a man living the rock and roll lifestyle to the hilt but would go on and on about guys named Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson and most of all Chuck Berry. He raved about records like The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff and record labels like Chess Records. Through him I discovered the blues and through him I began to understand not only rock’s roots but also to be more inclusive in the sounds that I let into my headphones.

Another huge influence was Peter Buck of R.E.M. Part-guitar player, part-rock and roll historian and record collector, Buck showed me that in the era of Journey and the Eagles there existed such little known (at least to my ears) bands like Husker Du and the Minutemen. His fanatic record collecting and embrace of almost every band and guitar player within 2000 miles of Athens, Georgia was inspiring because he cared as much for the feel and passion of the musicians as the music itself. It was through Peter Buck that I discovered the nascent “alternative/indie rock” movement and it was through following up on his suggestions out of some long-lost magazine that I discovered Bomp! Records and Greg Shaw for the first time.

Greg Shaw’s passion for rock and roll was legendary, especially when held against the examples of this day’s processed cheese, American Idol crap that attempts to pass for music. Co-creator and creator of the seminal Mojo Navigator Rock & Roll News and Who Put the Bomp magazines, chronicler of both 60’s rock and roll bands like the Doors and Grateful Dead in addition to garage rock originals like the Seeds and the Standells as well as the punk rock heyday of the Ramones, Sex Pistols and Iggy Pop. Arguably the inventor of the genre called Power-Pop which Greg described as a “hybrid style with the power and guts of punk, but drawing on a pop song tradition with wide popular appeal.” The man responsible for probably one of the greatest, true independent record labels in Bomp! Owner of the legendary Bomp Records store and mail order company (still ably run by Suzy Shaw for all these years) in LA, promoter and instigator of the original garage-rock revival through his Voxx record label and Cavern Club rock club. Compiler of obscure ‘60s garage bands in his voluminous Pebbles series and numerous other cool compilations, the man lived and breathed rock and roll to an extent few can comprehend and now you can get a sense of that passion with the publication of the brand new book Bomp! Saving The World One Record At A Time by Suzy Shaw and Mick Farren.

Bomp! is an incredible read because it brings out the passion that rock and roll can instill in, not only Greg Shaw but his ex-wife and long time business partner Suzy Shaw and writers like the legendary Lester Bangs and Greil Marcus. Featuring priceless original reproductions from the pages of both Mojo Navigator (which predated Rolling Stone by a year) to Who Put The Bomp and interspersed with essays from those who worked closely with Shaw, the enthusiasm contained in these pages is infectious. While some may bemoan the era covered by the majority of this book as rock’s “Golden Age” I would have to beg to differ. In some ways, this age of blogs, podcasts and MySpace are breathing much needed fresh air into rock and roll and allowing widely dispersed groups of music fans the opportunity to share in, discover and converse about the music that turns their crank, much the way fanzines functioned in Greg’s day.

While we have moved light-years beyond the simple, $100.00 mimeograph machine that Greg put to such good, though some may argue subversive use, I still pick up that passion that is evidenced in the pages of this book today through the multitude of blogs and podcasts that I currently subscribe to and I have no doubt that rock and roll continues to be kept in good stead. One of the coolest things I can recall is getting a response to an email I sent to Greg in which I explained how his Mojo Navigator and Bomp! record label acted as a direct inspiration for The Rock and Roll Report. He responded to my surprise with some very kind words about the blog and some sage words of advice and encouragement.

Music by necessity has to operate in a capitalist economy and money does indeed make the world go round but money is only necessary for the functioning of the support system that rock and roll needs to operate within, it is not the driving motivation for creating the music. Greg understood that the best rock and roll could only be created by those so passionate about what they are doing that they are willing to create for the sake of creating and if commercial success happens to hit than so much the better. This vision still survives at the heart of Bomp! and Alive Natural Sound Records today as it does in the countless independent record labels that exist today throughout the world, the problem is just getting access to them and Greg just wanted to get the word out about all this incredible music that he knew not enough people were championing.

“I know how to find good music that isn’t getting any exposure, and I can give it a little bit of exposure, and that gives me more pleasure and satisfaction than anything else I can think of doing. I’ve always felt that way since I was 15 or 16; it’s never really deviated.”

Greg Shaw was a man with a mission and probably his reach at times exceeded his grasp but that was what was so impressive about the man. His single-minded desire to turn on as many people to the music he championed through his multitude of rock and roll ventures should be a lesson to those of us who might feel frustrated and fed up with the current state of the music biz. Flipping through the pages of Bomp! Saving The World One Record At A Time should give any music fan reason for hope as Greg Shaw proved time and time again that not only could one man influence others to experience what we haphazardly today refer to as “alternative or indie” music but one man could still inspire others to carry the torch and investigate the hidden nooks and crannies that are suddenly present before their eyes and ears. Rock and Roll isn’t rocket science, it doesn’t require a university degree to comprehend or enjoy, it merely requires open ears and the desire to experiment, preferably guided by an enthusiastic and passionate guide. Greg Shaw was just such a guide. While he may be gone, his legacy lives on in the hearts of the hundreds if not thousands of bands, label execs, indie label owners, radio and podcast hosts, writers, bloggers and music fans that heeded his call to listen to something which was perhaps just a bit different and certainly not mainstream but most definitively rock and roll.

This book is a wonderfully refreshing read. It is low tech in this high tech world yet the message then as now remains the same. Great music continues to be made no matter what the era. Bomp! with Greg Shaw at the helm was a rock and roll prophet with impeccable if eclectic tastes and an insatiable desire to document what he thought was the true spirit of rock and roll. Bomp! Saving The World One Record At A Time amply documents the mind of a fervent rock and roll disciple and it truly is required rock and roll reading.

Bomp! and Greg Shaw are perfect illustrations that the music biz is not populated merely by assholes who cater merely to the bottom line but by passionate exponents of the art and artistry that continues to percolate on the fringes of the music industry today. For that we should all give thanks. I know that I do. Thanks Greg for the inspiration, the sounds and the words. You were indeed one of a kind.

For more info on Bomp! Records and Bomp! Saving The World One Record At A Time check out these links:

http://www.bomp.com/
http://www.myspace.com/bomprecords
http://www.myspace.com/bompbook

(All photos courtesy of Bomp!)

Later.

Mark

The problem I have always had with the whole “Summer of Love” myth is that the media and by extension the history books have put the emphasis on the wrong parts of that whole ’60s experiment. While thousands of stoned out youths proclaimed peace and love to all and sundry there were very real attempts to create a true alternative culture but those who actually tried to work at it are sadly forgotten. We hear all about the music and the free love and drugs (which are in a lot of respects the true legacy of the whole hippie experience with unwanted pregnancies and sad drug addicted youths the primary result) but we don’t often hear about people like the Thelin brothers.

Ron and Jay Thelin were true believers in “the dream.” As original members of the Diggers and owners of the Psychedellic Shoppe, they both believed in building a true alternative community, but the difference between them and so many others that staggered around the streets of the “Hashbury” is that they actually worked at creating something as opposed to leaching off of others. So to did people like Big Tom Donahue when he took radio stations KMPX and later KSAN and turned them into purveyors of avant-garde rock and roll audio or Greg Shaw with his groundbreaking Mojo-Navigator Rock & Roll News or Chet Helms who, despite an obvious lack of business acumen built of the Family Dog into something memorable. All of these people (and you can toss in Bill Graham and Jann Wenner for good measure) knew that in order to create something you had to work at it. And sometimes that involved making hard decision but if you wanted your community to thrive you had to make them to make things work.

What always drives me crazy when people look back at this era is they tend to either focus on the completely negative (drugs anyone?) or they go to the other extreme and declare that San Fran in 1967 was some sort of utopia which it assuredly was not! Aside from the music, which was great mainly because of the sense of adventure that permeated the scene, the cadre of people who truly believed in what they were trying to create was slowly coming to the realization that maybe it was a lot harder to drop out completely and that there may have been some aspects of straight society that might come in handy regardless of the values you held. Things like commitment, loyalty and integrity. There were a multitude of people operating in the background and on the periphery of the “Summer of Love” that made the whole thing tick. Unfortunately, unless you really dig down deep into your ’60s history book, you tend not to hear so much about them. Although it was a late ’90s slogan for Apple Computer, a lot of these people tended to “think different” and there is a lesson in there for all of us if we stop getting side-tracked by the love burger and “hippie hop” aspect of the era. Building something that is an alternative to today is no easy task. But giving up in striving to do so is something we should never do. And that should be the ultimate lesson we take from the Summer of Love.

That being said, I have been having a blast going through some incredible documentaries, films and TV shows from the era courtesy of The Video Beat so expect my very own look at The Summer of Love this June. This should be fun!

Later.

Mark

INDIE NEWS BEAT
March 5, 2006 Edition

MPress Records To Host Official SXSW ’07 Party

MPress Records will host an Official Party at this year’s South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas on Saturday March 17, 2007 to promote their latest release New Arrivals: Volume Two (NAV2). The event will take place at the Copa Bar and Grill (located at 217 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin) from noon until 5pm and will be open to the public. MpressFest 2007 is sponsored by Artists Against Hunger and Poverty, Music Dish, and OnlineGigs.com. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The showcase will feature performers whose music can be heard in the New Arrivals series. Among those performing will be StarbucksTM Emerging Artist Mieka Pauley, GrammyFest® Winner Gregory Douglass, and Hotel Café Tour performer Jim Bianco. Notable indie pioneers Melissa Ferrick and Anne Heaton add to the diverse and talented roster, along with Independent Music Award Winner and MPress founder Rachael Sage.

Like its predecessor, New Arrivals: Vol. One, 100% of the proceeds from sales of New Arrivals: Volume Two (NAV2) will benefit another worthy organization, World Hunger Year (http://www.worldhungeryear.org/). Sales from New Arrivals: Volume One (NAV1) continue to benefit Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief, following the devastation of the region by Hurricane Katrina in September 2005. New Arrivals: Volume Two (NAV2) will be available in stores nationwide May 1, 2007.

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Her Calling (America) Available For Radio Airplay

"This is a new mix that features some of my great player friends" says Denzien. "We wanted to put this out as a single in advance of the new CD release". "Exit 21 has had some great reviews so we thought people would like the remix".

On the upcoming CD (working title: AirDate – an anagram for the actual title) Denzien is joined by Drummer – Anton Fig (Paul Shaffer – Late Night with David Letterman); Guitarist – Allen James; Bass – Kjell Benner; Drummer – Chuck Treece (McRad, Bad Brains, Urge Overkill, the Mosquitos, King Britt, Buck-O-Nine, Res and G. Love, Huffamoose); Backing Vocals – FRUiT, Lyra Project, Debra Lee. Rick Denzien is also Co-Producing several songs with Grammy Nominated David Ivory (The Roots) in the slot-1 studio along with Emmy winning Drummer – Daoud Shaw (Van Morrison, Saturday Night Live)

The new CD features 12 new songs in Denzien’s rock / acoustic style. What is the scheduled airdate for AirDate? "We are in the studio now" , says Denzien. "Rik Tinory (Arrowsmith Pump) called me up one day and I learned from him that it took a year of solid recording everyday to produce "Pump" – good things take time".

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Music & Entertainment Job Fair – March 9 – 11, 2007

Women in Music National Network is hosting a "Virtual Job Fair" for the Music and Entertainment industries, March 9-11, 2007.

Job seekers are invited to participate in this cutting-edge event specifically designed for men and women interested in music & entertainment related careers.

The Music and Entertainment Job Fair is an Internet event using a technology platform that provides all the features and benefits of a traditional job fair. Virtual 3D booths will present hundreds of job openings and company profiles.

This 3-day job fair is a one-of-a-kind virtual event that creates new opportunities for those who are looking for a wide variety of music & entertainment employment.

The M&E Job Fair will provide attendees with job opportunities in various segments of the Music & Entertainment industry‹jobs that may not be widely advertised or jobs that you may not of known existed in music & entertainment.

The Music & Entertainment job fair takes place entirely on the Internet, which means no travel expense and you can discover new employment options, with a variety of different companies; all in a relaxed environment — the comfort of your home or office.

Participants will be able to:
· View Company Profiles
· See Current Openings & Job Descriptions
· Submit Resumes
· Enter Drawing to Win Prizes

To register for the job fair go to: http://www.womeninmusic.com/JobFair_Attend.htm

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Sky Slope Music Takes Off!

Sky Slope Music, a new indie label, began as a support team for the community of talented, eclectic, aspiring musical artists, predominantly based in Brooklyn. It has progressed into a record label, tailored to nurture the independent spirit of groove based pop, neo-soul and jazz. For the launch, Sky Slope will showcase two Brooklyn favorites. Beyondo is a funky/jazzy band led by trumpeter/vocalist Eric Biondo. Also a member of Antibalas and Volney Litmus, he blends pop sensibilities with jazz inspired rhythms and a wry sense of humor. Thought keeps the groove going with blaxploitation horns, Funkadelic inspired guitar and strong lyrics.

Friday, March 2nd, 9:00 PM
Rose Live, 345 Grand Street between Havemeyer/Marcy Aves.
Brooklyn, NY
718-599-0069
Cover: $5

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"Little Nashville" Lead Singer Performs At Home Of Grand Ole Opry On National TV

J Juliano, lead singer of Little Nashville, a popular children’s group performing music with today’s "hot" Country sound, has proved beyond a doubt that he appeals to adult listeners as much as to children by standing toe-to-toe with adult Country’s best aspiring artists in the recent Colgate Country Showdown.

J Juliano made his way through a field of over 60,000 contestants to compete against four other adult acts for the National Title in the 25th Anniversary Colgate Country Showdown at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on January 25, 2007. His outstanding performance in the competition will be nationally televised on stations such as ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and GAC (Great American Country) during the months of March, April, and early May.

The Colgate Country Showdown, billed as America’s Largest Country Music Talent Search, is as well known in country music circles as American Idol is in pop music circles. Virtually every major country music entertainer of the past 25 years has participated in the Showdown.

Because the Showdown is an adult-focused competition, the songs Juliano chose for the competition were not Little Nashville songs. However, the professionalism and fun, high-energy spirit he brought to the stage was exactly the same level of performance you¹d see at a Little Nashville show. His polished stage presence and Juliano’s excellent guitar skills had many audience members staunchly rooting for him and standing in their seats.

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Acoustic Fuel Features Karlex’s Single "I’ve Got News For You…"

The role of music in promoting well-being, whether physical or emotional, has been widely documented and resulted in a new breed of websites. Acoustic Fuel, offering "Music Therapy for relaxation, meditation, inspiration and more," has selected MusicDish Network artist Karlex‘ single "I’ve Got News For You…" as their ‘Daily ReFill – In Celebration of Black History Month.’ Karlex had been previously invited to perform the song by Phillipe Lefait on France 2′s prestigious ‘Live Acoustic’ TV show.

The track is from Karlex’ debut album "Ghetto Fabulous" was released in France in September 2006 and will be available in the Netherlands in March. The album has been making waves from the start, having been selected by "Arte TV" as an October Event and Album Of The Week by "Radio Africa No 1." The album’s first music video "Farewell Angel" has been receiving regular play on the "Europe 2" cable channel.

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Amy Speace Signs Up To The MusicDish Network

MusicDish LLC, an artist development firm and magazine publisher, announced the addition of New York-based country/folk artist Amy Speace to its MusicDish Network roster. MusicDish will provide full online marketing and management support as well as seeking booking and business opportunities in the Canadian music market.

MusicDish founder Eric de Fontenay initially met Amy and her management team Grassy Hill Entertainment at Dewey Beach Music Festival in 2005 and has been following her career ever since she released and gained critical acclaim for her album "Songs For Bright Street."

"It’s ironic that it would take two years and halfway across the world at MIDEM in Cannes, France for us to decide to work together," noted Eric de Fontenay. "It was well worth the wait, though, she is one of the most exciting indie folk singers on the scene."

Amy’s "Songs For Bright Street" has been attracting lots of attention, spending 3 months in the Top 10 of Folk Radio Charts and 10 weeks in the Top 10 of Roots Americana Charts (both in the summer of 2006). The album was chosen as one of Indie-Music.com’s Top 25 Indie Releases. Amy was recently nominated "Emerging Artist of the Year" for the 2007 Folk Alliance Awards and has been asked to open for Little Feat, Heartland, Phil Vassar, John Corbett Roger McGuinn, John Gorka, Peter Mulvey, Tracy Grammer, Sloan Wainright and Steve Forbert.

She’s also won considerable critical acclaim. The Village Voice (NYC) observed that Speace is "taking her Americana away from twangy contemplation toward tangy confrontation" and noted that she’s "not another of those breathy would-be child poets, but a real singing writer of songs." Time Out New York stated, "Amy Speace plays sweet, twangy folk music with a clear voice and an innocent vulnerability." The Nashville Scene noted that she "balances wry humor with open-hearted honesty" and renowned Nashville critic Robert K. Oermann, writing in Music Row, dubbed her a "new star."

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MusicDish Takes Its First Dip Into SXSW

MusicDish LLC, a leading music magazine publisher and artist development firm, is making its presence felt at Austin’s South by Southwest Conference for the first time in celebration of it’s 10th anniversary in the industry. MusicDish gift bags will be distributed at the showcases, featuring an array of goodies such as MusicDish’s "MIDEM 2007" sampler, Grassy Hill Entertainment sampler, free software from MusicWorld3D, and much more.

MusicDish is sponsoring the First Annual MPress Records Official SXSW Showcase, taking place on Saturday March 17th at the Copa Bar and Grill from 12 noon – 5pm. The show will feature a variety of independent artists who appear on MPress Records’ latest release "New Arrivals Vol. 2" from which all proceeds will benefit Artists Against Hunger and Poverty and World Hunger Year.

MusicDish is also sponsoring GoGirlsMusic.com’s 7th annual "Invasion of the GoGirls" being held March 15-18, 2007 at Trophy¹s Bar and other Austin area venues. Supporting Hep C Aware, dedicated to raising awareness of hepatitis C, the showcases will coincide with the conference and feature the best emerging GoGirls talent.

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Kobo Town To Perform Special Show In Support Of Canadian Friends Of Sudan And Burma

Toronto-based roots-calypso act, Kobo Town will perform a special concert in support of Canadian Friends of Sudan and Burma at Barrymore’s Music Hall on Saturday March 10th in Ottawa, Ontario. Jokko and the Souljazz Orchestra will also be performing. Admission is $15.

"It’s important for us to participate in this event to help raise funds and more importantly, awareness of the corruption and injustice affecting the people living in these regions," comments Kobo Town front-man Drew Gonsalves.

Gonsalves speaks from far more than an observational standpoint. He named his band after the vibrant and turbulent neighborhood in old Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, where both he and calypso were born. Kobo Town strives to recover the social conscience, satirical storytelling and strong acoustic/organic rhythms that characterized Trinidadian music in the past. For members of the eight-piece outfit, the name suggests an origin as well as a destination.

Kobo Town produced and self-released their debut album Independence in November 2006. Drawing heavily upon the sounds of traditional calypso, roots reggae and dub poetry, the album is a collection of stories which offer a running commentary on a wide variety of social and political themes including domestic violence, homelessness, globalization, the war on Iraq, and the various frustrations and betrayals of the post-colonial era. Independence was co-produced by Lyndon Livingstone (David Rudder, Andre Tanker, Mighty Scrunter) and Drew Gonsalves at the Razorshop in Maraval, Trinidad.

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Haitian-American Singer Karlex Signs Up To MusicDish Network

MusicDish, LLC, a music magazine publisher and artist marketing/development firm, announced the addition of Haitian American singer/songwriter Karlex to its MusicDish Network roster. Karlex, who is currently based in the south of France, soulfully fuses the vibes of his native island with funky guitar sounds and heavy bass, in a unique blend called Afro Groove. MusicDish founder Eric de Fontenay and Karlex, who had first met in September 2006, struck the deal in the Press Club of the Palais des Festivals on the closing day of MIDEM 2007 in Cannes, France.

MusicDish will provide full online management support, including brand development and marketing, as well as seeking licensing and business opportunities for his album "Ghetto Fabulous". Released in France in September 2006, "Ghetto Fabulous" will be released in Benelux in February 2007, followed by a six city tour in the Netherlands in April. He is also currently seeking distribution in the North American market.

The album has been making waves from the start, having been selected by "Arte TV" as an October Event and by "Radio Africa No 1" as Album Of The Week leading up to the release. Karlex was invited by Phillipe Lefait on France 2′s ‘Live Acoustic’ to play his song "I’ve Got News For You…", while the album’s first music video "Farewell Angel" has been receiving regular play on the "Europe 2" cable channel.

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Do you feel that’s its about time the world heard you? Submissions are open so please visit www.nxne.com to submit your music through SonicBids. If you submit before December 31 the fee is only $25.00 Canadian and after December 31 it is $35.00. The Deadline for all entries is January 12, 2007. No mail-in submissions will be accepted.

To submit a film, documentary, short or animated short you must go through Withoutabox. No mail-in submissions will be accepted. Submissions start November 1st and close January 12, 2007. $15 Canadian for shorts under forty-five minutes $25 for features over forty-five minutes. Themes or subjects of films must somehow be applicable to the music industry as in documentaries about artists or genres; or films where music is the subject.

“NXNE is an exciting combination of indie music and a film lovers gourmet feast. We had a great time and we would love to come back.” Stewart Copeland.

This past event June 06 was the film festival’s fifth year. Some of the films were Searching for Col. Parker, High & Dry: Where Desert Meets Rock’N'Roll, All Kinds of Girls, Mahaleo, KEFLAVIK: Liverpool of the North, Escarpment Blues starring Sarah Harmer and the Canadian premiere of Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out. Stewart Copeland was also on hand as a celebrity interview and a highlight of the weekend.

NXNE takes places downtown Toronto June 7, 8, 9 2007. It is ALWAYS Canada’s best and most important new music festival. It’s always about the music.

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Bands who have played NXNE -
Buzzcocks Television MC5 Billy Talent Sarah Harmer Feist Johnny Rotten Death From Above 1979 Mobile Ladies and Gentlemen
!Bang Elektronika !Que Vida! ?Alice! 11 Minutes Away 122 Griege 16 Tons 2 Skinnee J’s 360 Loose 4 In Da Morning Crew 4th Pyramid 5 Line Legacy 53 Days 54-40 5th PROJEKT 6 String Drag 63 Monroe 69 Duster 7 Life 7 Sages 80 Proof Burn 84 Nash A Girl Named Sue A million evil pennies A Northern Chorus A.K.A. AA Sound System Aaron Booth Aaron Wilkinson Abe Ho Aloz Abs & Fase Absolute Whores ACCORDING TO SIMON aceface ACTION Ad Frank Adam Brodsky Adam Druckman Adam Franklin Adam Joseph Adam Kowalczyk Adam Marshall Adrian Miller Band Adrien Adrienne Pierce Aengus Finnan Aerin Tedesco After Dark Agent 009 Agony Hill aka The Hots Alan Lee Alan Marsden Alastair Alex Baird Alexandra Sleightholm Alexisonfire All State Champion All Systems Go! Alla Kadysh Allen Dobb Allison Thrash Altar Native Alun Piggins AM Amanda Mabro & The Cabaret Band Amaris Amazon Mollies Amber deLaurentis Ambulance Ltd Amelia’s Dream Amer Diab American Mars Amoebic Ensemble AMPOP Ana Coutinho Anderson Briefcase Andre Ethier Andrea England Andrea Florian Andrea Koziol Andrea Lake Andrew Spice Andrew Vincent and the Pirates Andrew Walker Andy Stochansky Angie Nussey Ani’s Whisper Animal Monster Anita Athavale Anjulie Ann Vriend Annabelle Chvostek Anne Harris Anne Loree Anne McCue Anne McGorrian Anne Watts & Boister Annette Ducharme Another Blue Door Apartment Three Apathy Apocalypso Apostle Of Hustle Aquanaut Arcade ARCTIC Ariel Arnie Naiman & Chris Coole Arson Welles Art From The Ruin As It Is Asassini Ass Machine Astral Is Annie Astrid Young Astro Groove astroblast Astrokick Atom Orr Audio Playground High + Wide Audiobomb Audiophiles Audiosleep Audrey Becker Awry Azalia Snail B.S. Romeo B’ehl Backyard Babies Baghouse Bakersfield Ballistic Edna BallyHoo!! Balthazar Bap Kennedy Baraka Barzin Bastards Of Melody Battlestar Beach Beautiful 2000 Beautiful Losers Beautiful Senseless Bedouin Soundclash Bee-Freaks Beka Fletcher Bella belladonnakillz bellwether Ben Glover Ben Gunning Ben Ratliff Ben Somer Ben Sures Beneath Augusta Benjamin Benji Besharah Beth Boucher Better Off Dead Better Than Blue Betty Goo Betty Moon Beyond the Pale Big Bad Johns Big Brother Big Eddy & the Trailer Park Five Big Fish Eat Little Fish Big Gravel Big Jeezus Truck Big Mark & The Blues Expres Big Phatty Big Sugar BigMuff Bill Puddle Billions And Billions Of Stars Billy and the Lost Boys Billy Moon Billy Talent Bionic Bird Bishop Bishop & Masse Bishop Allen Bitter Delores Bitter Flesh Thing Black Cabbage Black Pearl Blackburn Blackeyes Blackfly Blaise Pascal Blanche BLASTERNAUT Blaxam Bleeker Ridge Blind Otis and the Lost Highway Blinker The Star Blinki Blisterine Blue Bullet Skater Blue Mountain Blue Room Blue Skies At War Bluebird bluechannelfun Blued Blues Underdog Blurtonia Bob Buckridge Bob Egan Bob The Singing Bass Player Bobby Cameron Bobcat Gray Bodega Bogdan Raczynski Boom Bap Project borisworld Boss Grunions Bossanova Bottleneck Boy Wonder Boyce’s Road Bozo Porno Circus Brad Stella Brad Yoder Braintoy Brandon Bliss Brandon Patton BrassMunk Brazz Tree Breach Of Trust Breaking Laces Brenda Kahn Brenda McMorrow Brennen Leigh Brent Palmer Brian Borcherdt Brian Byrne Brian MacMillan Brian Webb Brighton brilliantfish Britt Black Brooke Fox BROOMFILLER Brothers Chaffey Brown Brown Eyed Susans Bruiser Brody Brundlefly Brut 33 BTK Bucker Bucket Truck Buckra Bucktooth Johnson Buddha Crush Bullmoose Bullyproof Bunchofuckingoofs Bunny Brown Burn Disco Burn Burning Brides Burnthe8track Butch Ross Butta Babees Butterfly Joe By Divine Right Bystander C’Mon c64 Cadillac Bill & The Creeping Bent Cafeine Camera Cameron Dobb Camilla Mills Canteen Knockout Cara Luft Career Suicide carey-cox Carl Henry Carlos del Junco Carlos Morgan Carolyn Mark Casey Marshall Cassis Castle Oldchair Castle Project Catburglaz Catlow Celtic Offspring Central Park West Cesar Comanche Chalk “Champagne Boys ” Champion Sprout Chanka Chank Rustbelt Cajun/Zydeco Chantal Chantal Thompson Charlie Chesterman Charlie Drown Charlie Major Charlie Sohmer Charlotte Johansen Charly Buss Charmer Cheap Suits Checkmate Cheerleader Cheri Knight Cherrybomb Cherrypickers Cheticamp Chicklet Chickpea Chino Chloe Chore Chris Armstrong Band Chris Bottomley Chris Chown Chris County and The Invalids Chris Field Chris Harrington Chris Knight Chris Ladd Chris Lord Ideal Chris Picco Chris Seldon Chris Staig Chris Tait Chris Warren Christine Fellows Chrome Yellow Co. Chronic Overboogie cicero Cicero Buck Cinderpop Cities In Dust Citizen Kane City And Colour CJ Sleez & The STD’s ClabberGirl Claire Jenkins Avec Band Clare Muldaur Manchon & the Reasons Clark the Band Clarknova Clas Classified Claudia’s Cage Clay Clay Tyson Clayton Denwood Cleavage Clementine Clifton David Clockwork Closed Caption Radio Clothes Make The Man clover honey Clown Jerks Coal Cocha Marka Cocktail Revolution Cocktaillica CoCo Brown Coco Love Alcorn Codex Codfather & The Poachers Colin Linden Collin Seals Collizhun of Nefarius Color Common Thrill controller.controller Convertible Jennifers Cookie Cookie Duster Cooper Thomson Corb Lund Band Corduroy Leda Cormac Cory CoStar Cougar Party Courtney Wing Crack City Rockers Craig Cardiff Crappy The Clown Show Crash 13 CRASH KELLY Crazy Jane Critikill Crowd 9 Crown Jewels Crowned King Crows Feet Crush Crush Luther Cuff The Duke Culture Bandits Cura Cy Scobie Cyclefly Cynthia Hallett Cynthia Lin CYR Cyrus D. Rangers D.U.N. Deal Da Grassroots Daddy Daisy Dale Boyle And The Barburners Dale Nikkel Dallas Damhnait Doyle Damn The Diva Dan Bryk Dan Goldman Dan Holt Dan Israel Dan Kibler Dana Cerick & S.T.F.U. Dana Edmonds Dandi Wind Dan-e-o Danian VIckers Daniel Ghattas Daniel Powter Danielle French Danielle Miraglia Danko Jones Danny Michel Darp Malone das macht SHOW! Dave Dub Dave Fischoff Dave Ghetto Dave King And Da’Jamokes Dave Teichroeb David Leask David Picco David Porteous Davis Coen Dead By Dawn Dead City Rockers Deadbolt Zen Deaf Kevin Dean Drouillard Deanna Varagona Death From Above Death In Graceland Deb Talan Debaser Deborah Bartley Debra Alexander Declan Nine Decoy Dee Defence Andrew Delta 88 Delusional Deni Bonet Denis Moreau Band Denise James Derek Miller derek swain Derivation Despistado Detective Kalita Diamond Skin Diana Jones Dick Richards Diesel Doug And The Long Haul Truckers Dik Trickle Dillinja Directions Dirty Bird Discohesive Divine Earth Essence Divine Maggees DJ Elijah Bellyfish DJ Prime DJ Serious DJ Spinz DJ Tyger Dhula DJ Wood Django Haskings DL Incognito D-Monic vs Robb G Doc MacLean Doctor Dodge Fiasco Dollywatchers Dolo Dominik Donna Marchand Doosu Doug Norquay Douglas September Down With Webster Downbelows downshift Doyle Bramhall Dr. B. And The Healin’ Band Dr. Pop and the Noise Dr. Yellow Fever Drag Drew & The Amazing Sideshow Band Drive DRIVER Driveway Droids Attack drummer Drumplay D-Shade D-Sisive Dub Brothers Dub Ill Dundas Duotang Dust Radio Dwight Anderson dxcode Dynamite Club earrl Earthwurm Easily Amused East Of Eden Echo-Static Eden Ants Edie Carey Edward Tobin and the Kiev Konnektion EgoLillys El Chupacabra Electrashine Electric Lettuce Electrolite Eleni Mandell Elephant Band Eliza Wren Elizabeth Eliza-Jane Scott Elle ellen cherry Ellen Reid Elliott Brood Elvis ‘77 Elwood em Ember Swift Emerson John Emetrex Emily 13 Emily Jordan Emily LeRoux-Rutledge Emm Gryner Engine Enter The Haggis Eric Angus Whyte Eric Blakely eric corne & the erratics Eric Fresia Eric Ziegenhagen Erik Alcock Erin McKeown Erin Smith Band Erocktica Essex Court Eternia Ethan Daniel Davidson ETHER Ether Net evalyn parry Evelyn Forever everender Everything After Everything Now Eyes for Telescopes Facade Faceplant Fairmount Girls Faithdown Falconhawk Fan Modine Fascinoma Faster Miles Per Hour Fate Father Divine Fatski Fearless Vampire Killers Feeble Feed Feist Felix McTeigue Fembots Fiction Plane Fifth Season Fifty Diamond Rocks Final Four Fitzhugh and the Fanatics Five Blank Pages Five Horse Johnson Five O’Clock Shadow FIYAH Flangers Flashlight Flut Flux FLUXad FOCUSPULLER For the Mathematics Ford Pier Forty Piece Choir Four Square F
ourstar Frampton Brothers Frank Nevada Frankenstein Frantic City Fraser MacKenzie Free Agents Freeworm Freight Train Casanova Friday Morning’s Regret From Fiction Frontier Index Fuck Y’all Fulano de tal Full Nine Funderwear! Furnaceface Fuzz The World Fuzzminko Fuzzy Mathews Galloway & Luckett Galore Gammahoochee Gangster Politics Gash Gasoline Gauche Gayleen Froese Gazelle Gentleman Reg Geoff Abraham George Leach Getter Ghetto Concept Gigantis gilli moon Girl 77 Girl Nobody Girlpope Girls Gitano Gladyss Patches Glamour Puss Blues Band Glen Lewis Glen Phillips Glo G-Men God Made Me Funky Godzillah Golden Golden Lake Diner Gone Daddy Finch Goran Petrovic Gordon Vincent Grace Babies Graph Nobel Grassy Knoll and the Magic Bullit Greaser Great Lake Swimmers Greenfield Main Greg Dean Greg Hobbs Greg MacPherson Greg Milka Crowe Greg Wyard Gregg Lawless Grilled Grimace Love Grimskunk Grindig Grinspoon Groovelily Groovy Religion Guerrilla Funk Monster Guilt Trip Gut Shot Gym Class Heroes Gypsy Grass Hadrian’s Wall HafLife Hank Engel & The Hoosier Daddies Happy Bunny Hardcore Superstar Harmony Trowbridge Harrison Kennedy Hashbrown Havilah Hawaii Hayes Carll Headstrong Heartbreak Hill Heater Heather Morgan & The Company of Men Heathrow Hector Bone & The Peas Hector On Stilts Heed Hellbound 71 Helper Hennessey Henry And The Folk Hershel Savage & The American Flag Heston Rifle Hidden Cameras Hidell High Speed Chase HIghstreet Highway 13 Hinkley Hinterland Hoggboy Hol’fader Hollowphonic Holly Go Lightly Holly McNarland Holy Fuck Homestyle Honchie Honeysuckle Honor Among Thieves Hopewell & the Birds of Appetite Hostile Takeover Hot Little Rocket Hot Springs Hotel House Doctors Howie Beck Hubcap Hugh Cornwell Hugh Dillon Hummer Hunter Valentine Hurst Hush Hush hydrofoil Hyptonic I Can Put My Arm Back On You Can’t I/O Idiots! Idle Sons If Man Is Five Iffy IGMO ilana zarankin ILL SCARLETT Imaginary Bill Immaculate Machine Impure Incandescent Bliss Machine inchWORM Infinite Infinite Number of Sounds In-Flight Safety Inner City Surfers Insurgent Introspect inUniform Inward Eye IRS Isadora Ivana Santilli J. Mann J.D. Beard J.P. Wasson Band Jack Breakfast Jack Potential Jack Tripper Jackson Sanitorium Jai Agnish Jake & The Blue Midnights James Bryan Jamestown Jamie Browning Jamie Oakes Jamie Watling Jani Lauzon Jar Jason Bajada Jason Collett Jason Fowler Jason Prine Jaww Jax Jay Clark And The Jones Jay Harris Band Jazz Pharmacy Jazzberry Ram jbb, The Johnsons Big Band Jeen O’Brien Jeffrey Gaines Jelo Jengurl Jenifer Aubry Jenifer McLaren jenn mierau Jenna G Jennie DeVoe Jennie Stearns Jennifer Foster Jenny Whiteley Jeremy Fisher Jeremy Mimnagh Jeremy Robinson Jerome Godboo Jerry & The Final Thoughts Jerrycan Jess Klein Jesse Harris & The Ferdinandos Jessica Rhaye Jettison Red Jewel In The Mire JFK & The Conspirators Jia Harlow Jill Barber Jill Zmud Jim Bryson Jim Guthrie Jimmy Allen’s Ant Farm Jinx Titanic Jodi Shaw Joe Fournier Joe Lapinski Joel Cage Joel Kroeker Joel Plaskett Joey Keithley / J.O.E. John Borra Band John Eccleston John Mars John Southworth John Washburn & The Wayward Saints John Wesley Harding & The Radical Gentlemen Johnny Clueless Johnny Dowd Johnny El Camino Johnny Favourite Swing Orchestra Johnny Revolting Jolie Rickman Jon Brooks Jon Cornwall Jon Levine Band Jon Raven Band Jonasson Jonathan Seet Jonny James Jordi Rosen Jory Nash Josh Bramhall Josh Joplin Josh Martinez Josh Rouse Joy Joydrop JP Hoe & the Truly Richards Jughead Jugular (The Human Beat Box) Jukejoint julia othmer Julianna Raye Julie Crochetiere Julie Kryk Julie Mack Jully Black Junction Creek June Junetile Junior Boys Junior Pantherz junk tv Junkyard Symphony Justin Bunn Justin Mikulka K’naan Kaliroots Karen Novy Karma Karyn Ellis Kat Goldman Kat Rocket Kate Maki Katherine Wheatley Kathleen Edwards Kathrin Shorr Kathryn Rose Kathy Fleischmann Kathy Phippard Katiya Borlant Katoorah Jayne Kayla Luky KC & the Moonshine band Keith Adams Kelly & The Kellygirls Ken Dirschl Kenny Smilovitch Kevin Gill Kevin Hearn & Thin Buckle Kevin Quain & The Mad Bastards Kevin Welch Kick In The Eye Kickin’ Red Rooster Kidnapped Heiress Kids On TV Kids These Days Kill Hannah Kim Bingham Kim Cole Kim Deschamps Kim Doolittle Kim Wright Kimberly Bass King Cobb Steelie King Konqueror Kingbrand Valium Kinkster Kinnie Starr Kinship Kirsten Jones Kirsten Thien Kittie Kiva Kiwi Lip Bomb Knacker Knifey Moloko Knocked Out Loaded Kobayashi Koogaphone K-OS Krister Axel Kristy Thirsk Kulas Kuma Kuroda Kurt Swinghammer Kyle Rhodes Kym Brown Kyn Kyp Harness Kyree Vibrant And The Vibrant Lounge L’Attack Lach Laika & The Cosmonauts Larry O. 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October 31, 2006 Edition

The New 2007 Edition Of The Indie Bible Has Been Released

David Wimble, musician and founder of The Indie Bible, announced the release of the 2007 edition of the ever-popular music industry resource. Listing over 4200 publications that will review artists’ music and 3500 radio stations that will play their songs, the 8th edition of The Indie Bible has become an indispensable tool for recording artists looking to take the DIY route to success.

“The first edition was a photocopied spiral bound book with a plain white cover,” reminisced David Wimble, Publisher. “Even though its appearance was unimpressive, the feedback was amazing! Now in its 8th Edition, The Indie Bible continues to grow! It still remains as the only resource totally dedicated to those artists that have recorded a CD or demo.”

The Indie Bible has 330 pages of valuable contacts and informative articles:

- 4200 Publications that will REVIEW your music!

- 3500 Radio Stations that will PLAY your songs!

- 600 Labels & Distributors looking to SIGN artists!

- 500 Websites where you can UPLOAD your music!

- 50 articles that will help your career

* Listings with email, web url and physical address, phone and fax

* Worldwide listings in US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, etc.

* Sorted by genre and location for precise targeting

* Local and international press

John Foxworthy of GarageRadio.com has called The Indie Bible “a 330-page collection of the most useful resources on the planet and presented in an easy-to-follow format … quite possibly the most valuable piece of literature to occupy any recording artist’s library.”

David Wimble is a Singer/Songwriter from Ottawa, Canada. His band, Big Meteor, put out their first CD in 2000. The CD, titled “Wild River,” received rave reviews from around the world. “Wild River” features a wide blend of music ranging from Acoustic Rock to Blues to Old Time Country. To date, songs from the “Wild River” CD have been used in one made-for-TV movie and 50 television shows on networks such as NBC, A&E, MTV and VH1.

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Little Nashville Aims For The Big Time

J Juliano and Adrienne Grove, the Illinois State Winners, from Chicago walked away with the Midwest Regional title and an all-expense paid trip to the National Final of the 25th Annual Colgate Country Showdown in Nashville, Tennessee. The Midwest Regional was held at Royal River Casino in Flandreau, South Dakota. The six other acts who competed in this Regional won their local and state competitions were Bryan Popp & the River Divide WDMP Dodgeville, WI; Shawn Mayer KODY North Platte, NE; Christina Thomas KZPK St. Cloud, MN; Greg Amundson KKWS Wadena, MN; Jennifer Thompson KBXB Sikeston, MO and Carrie Joy KYLS Farmington, MO.

Before winning the Illinois State Final, Juliano and Grove won their local competition sponsored by WUSN of Chicago, IL. As an award-winning songwriter/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist, Juliano began guitar at just 5 years old. In 1998 he opened for Toby Keith in Chicago and realized his love of the Windy City. He began performing throughout the Southeast and Midwest, sharing the stage with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Diamond Rio and Sawyer Brown, to name a few. When Juliano and his wife learned they were expecting their first child, he began “Little Nashville” ­ country music for kids that teaches important lessons and values with a bit of rock at the same time.

“Little Nashville” went from the studio to the road, bringing Adrienne Grove into the mix. The singer/actress began belting out The Star-Spangled Banner also at a young age ­ 3. The Southwestern University graduate received a Bachelor¹s Degree in Music Education, and plays the guitar, flute and piano. She has performed with Starlight Theater, Park Ridge Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Savoy-aires and several others. Since joining forces in “Little Nashville,” Grove and Juliano have performed in front of thousands together. They have opened for Josh Gracin and have been honored with the title of Best Children¹s Act of 2006 by the On the Waterfront Festival in Rockford. Displaying their songwriting talents in Saturday¹s competition they performed an original piece, Dry County, Charlie Daniels¹ The Devil Went Down to Georgia.

In January, Juliano and Grove will compete in the National Final at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The five regional winners from across the country will receive an all expense-paid trip to the National Final to compete for $100,000 and the coveted National Title of Best New Act in Country Music. The National Final will be televised nationally in March and April 2006.

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New Stoneman CD Release

Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Stoneman has released his second R&B/Hip-Hop solo CD titled “Stoneman Avenue.” This CD includes this years first place winning song in the Unisong International Songwriting Contest “Danger!!” (Reggae/World Category). Once again all music and vocals on the Stoneman Avenue CD are written and produced by the multiple award winning songwriter known worldwide as Stoneman. Currently available for purchase at the Stoneman Avenue website, Stoneman’s CD will soon have worldwide distribution and will be available at all retail chains shortly.

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New Organisation For MIDEM Classique & Jazz

MIDEM announces the appointment of Christophe Capacci as Artistic Director for Midem Classique & Jazz. Capacci will be responsible for programming the artists and musicians to perform in the classic and jazz concerts during MIDEM.

Christophe Capacci is Artistic Consultant for Jérôme Deschamps at the Theatre National de l’Opéra Comique in Paris, a role he will continue in addition to his newly acquired position for MIDEM.

Capacci takes over from Hervé Corre de Valmalète who has held the position of Artistic Director for Midem Classique & Jazz since 1990 with distinction. Hervé Corre de Valmalète asked to be released from his position as Artistic Director of Midem Classique & Jazz to give more time to his artist-management activities at Concerts de Valmalète in Paris and TransArt UK in Great Britain. He will also continue to produce and head-up the artistic direction for the live music festivals Flâneries Musicales de Reims and TransClassiques and run the record label TransArt Live.

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Charlie Peacock And Bob Hutchins Partner To Launch Premium Digital Content

Grammy winning record producer Charlie Peacock and Internet marketing veteran Bob Hutchins announced their partnership in a new online company, Premium Digital Content (PDC). PDC will uniquely combine entertainment with the four primary consumer technology categories: HOME, PC, HANDHELD DEVICE, and CAR ­ each one corresponding to four branded and highly optimized “WatchListen” websites.

The PDC approach will enable millions of consumers to discover, use, and enjoy entertainment and technology at home, on the go, and in the car.

“I can’t think of a more natural partnership than this one with Charlie Peacock, a musician and entertainment executive who has always been a leader in new technology and entertainment,” said Bob Hutchins, President/Owner of BuzzPlant, a multipurpose Internet marketing firm. “Connecting consumers with amazing entertainment as well as tech products and services for their home, PC, handheld device, and car is a mission we both strongly believe in.”

“I see the home, PC, handheld device, and car–all of them as dynamic and ultimately inter-related delivery systems for entertainment. Bob Hutchins has the marketing skill to make this connection for online consumers early on, securing PDC’s future, as online sales and digital delivery continue to radically alter consumer behavior and needs,” said PDC partner Charlie Peacock.

“Billions of people rise every day looking for entertainment, information, products and services related to their home, PC, handheld, and car. We live in a time of phenomenal opportunity to reach entertainment and technology lovers anywhere and everywhere,” said Hutchins.

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The Majestic Twelve Are New Artists You Need To Know Now According To MSNBC.com

Wilmington, North Carolina rock band and resident pains in the arses, The Majestic Twelve, were recently acknowledged on MSNBC.com in an independent study of reader feedback about America’s favorite indie acts.

A loyal fan remarked that the Twelve are “one of the hardest working bands around today. They take the idea of DIY (Do It Yourself), and they completely embrace it. Plus, their music is very catchy and fits well on your iPod.”

“We’re honored to be mentioned as a favorite indie band, despite the fact that people need to stop talking about indie vs major labels, and start talking about true independence,” comments frontman Kenyata Sullivan. “We’re humbled by it, and it means a lot. We’re gonna keep working hard and trying not to suck.”

The Majestic Twelve hovers among the top 100 unsigned bands in the country at the moment. Critically lauded by tastemakers like Blender.com and CMJ along with blogosphere writers like Fake Jazz and Culture Bully, The Majestic Twelve’s underground hit album, Schizophrenology has been downloaded over 12,000 times since releasing independently for free in July. Schizophrenology is co-produced by Sullivan and Jerry Kee (Superchunk, Ryan Adams).

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AirPlay Direct Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

AirPlay Direct is an easy to use digital music promotion system that was developed to streamline label and artist promotion activities for today’s music industry. AirPlay Direct’s free services replace the unnecessary time and expense of putting together and sending out costly traditional artist packages and press kits via “snail mail.”

In just one year, AirPlay Direct has experienced exponential growth to become a global leader in digital music delivery services directly to radio stations, saving independent artists over $1,000,000 in postage and material costs to date. To celebrate, AirPlay Direct is offering a contest to artists that create a free account in the next six weeks‹a winner will be chosen every two weeks to receive an AirPlay Direct prize package that includes a “Featured Artist” spot on the web site, free marquee banner ads on the site and 15 “broadcast-quality” track uploads, a package valued at over $1,500.

AirPlay Direct offers two free digital content delivery services: digital music and Digital Promo Kits directly to radio professionals. AirPlay Direct’s securely delivers broadcast-quality music files from thousands of independent artists and record labels directly to radio programmers around the world. Artists can access free, real-time tracking reports to see which stations are downloading their songs, alleviating the need for sending costly promotional packages. The best part? This service is 100% free to artists, labels, and radio programmers.

Digital Promo Kits can be emailed to any music industry professional around the world. This concept may sound familiar, but AirPlay Direct takes it one step further in offering links to three broadcast- quality songs along with a visually appealing layout. But what makes AirPlay Direct truly different? The entire package is free! AirPlay Direct empowers artists to promote their music without the cost and effort associated with physical press kits.

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Author Reveals How To Use Video Clips To Promote Indie Music On YouTube, Google, Yahoo & More

No doubt about it. Video is huge on the Internet. Over the past six months alone, video has exploded online. YouTube alone now delivers about 100 million videos a day to its users. And much of it is music.

“It’s like 1981 all over again,” says Bob Baker, author of a new special report called “How to Use Video to Promote Your Music Online.” He’s referring to the year that MTV hit the cable airwaves and changed the way music was marketed at the time. “Only it’s better, because now — 25 years later — everyone has equal access to the ‘airwaves,’” he adds.

Baker cites the recent treadmill video from the band Ok Go as one example. “It was a simple but creative concept that spread like crazy online and primed music fans for the band’s debut CD release,” Baker says.

Or how about the regular video clips published by indie artist Terra Naomi? During a two-month period in 2006, webcam music videos she produced in her apartment were viewed 2.5 million times on YouTube. Because of this exposure, Naomi sold 2,000 copies of her new CD in eight days.

“Don’t kid yourself,” Baker implores. “Online music video promotion is hot — and getting hotter! That’s why I created this short, info-packed report: To help independent artists create, promote and profit from online video.”

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ReverbNation.com Sets The Stage For A Music Revolution

Music’s “working class” is about to see the value of its creative equity grow exponentially, empowered by groundbreaking networking and music-discovery tools for performers, fans, venues ­ and yes, even record labels and the entertainment industry ­ all available free on www.ReverbNation.com.

The artist-centric, online music community, which went live in September, will celebrate its official launch at the CMJ (College Music Journal) Music Marathon in New York City, Oct. 31 ­ Nov. 4. In addition to exhibiting at the festival’s trade show at Lincoln Center, ReverbNation.com will host its inaugural artist showcase party at the downtown rock venue Crash Mansion on Thursday, Nov. 2. The Web site is currently inviting artists in all music categories to register as members.

Combining the power of viral networking with next-generation marketing tools, ReverbNation.com is a true music community designed solely to help musicians succeed. With faster, more intelligent ways to connect artists with fans, venues, labels and other artists, ReverbNation.com offers the richest experience available on the Internet for musicians seeking new markets and new paths to popular success.

“We serve the artist’s needs first, unlike other sites that are more focused on the social aspect of viral networking,” said Jed Carlson, chief marketing officer and co-founder of ReverbNation.com. “By giving them ways to immediately expand the marketplace for their music, we’re opening doors that used to take years to get through.”

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Provided by the MusicDish Network. Copyright © MusicDish LLC 2006 – Republished with Permission

Rated:R

My 5-star scale rating: 3-1/2 stars (1/2 just for hair and costume work)

The theatrical release of this movie was so limited, I thought it was worth reviewing for its DVD release. It recounts the rise and eventual fall of Brian Jones (played by Ian Gregory), founder of the Rolling Stones and the driving force behind their early blues sound. In the days filled with the giant cult personalities like Lennon and Hendrix, none was bigger than Brian Jones, who could be considered the father of the modern "rock star" image. Jones died tragically at age 27 shortly after having been booted from the Stones. Like so many other precocious artists before and after Jones, the emotionally dependent, paranoid genius turned to drugs and other eccentric indulgences. The portrayals of Keith Richards (Ben Whishaw) and Mick Jagger (Luke De Woolfson) are far from the caricatures that may have become the current Richards and Jagger, but thanks in-part to great hairstyling and costumes they pull them off believably. The movie’s chronology bounces around but focuses on the last 3 months of Jones life, when a builder by the name of Frank Thorogood (Paddy Considine) was hired to work on Jones’ home having just completed work on Keith Richards home.

According to the film, Jones eventually begins to rely on Thorogood for other duties as well; cooking, chauffeuring, cricket opponent, sympathetic ear. In exchange, Frank gets ordered around by Jones at all hours of the night, made to make changes again and again on the same wall at Jones’ home, stiffed for his building wages and stiffed by Jones’ girlfriend. Perhaps because Jones had so little control over the rest of his life, he enjoyed the opportunity to control someone else’s, which ironically may have led to his death, originally ruled as "death by misadventure". In 1993 however, Thorogood supposedly made a deathbed confession. Since the only two people who really know what happened, Jones and Thorogood, are now dead, we’ll probably never know for certain. The final scene proposes an interesting encounter between the deceased Jones and Tom Keylock, the tour manager responsible for hiring Thorogood. In it, Jones thanks him for making him a martyr. Indeed, if Jones had lived longer as he was, debilitated by drug use, unable to write new music of his own, he may well have died after his star had faded out and his popularity long past its peak. Dying while still in the white-hot lights of rock stardom guaranteed his place on the tragically long list of performers who departed far too early but will live on as cult icons of theirs and future generations.

If you’re looking for a movie about the Rolling Stones, this isn’t it. This is definitely about Jones. Interestingly and noticeably absent are any Rolling Stones songs. Whether done intentionally in tribute to Jones or due to licensing issues, the soundtrack contains no actual Rolling Stones performances. It also has no songs with writing credits going to any of the Rolling Stones, neither "Nanker Phelge", the collective group name for which Jones would have received partial song writing credit, nor Richards or Jagger, the Glimmer Twins or any other Rolling Stones’ members. It does contain several covers of Robert Johnson songs, including Stop Breaking Down by the White Stripes. Parents be cautioned, it also contains a fair amount of sexual content-it is a movie about the late 1960′s music scene after all. Except for a few deleted scenes, the DVD has no bonus features.