Playing guitar, writing songs, writing scripts, teaching acting, learning to play drums (in 25 years I'll hopefully be playing like Neil Peart!).
Music
Rush fanatic! ABBA freak, KISS, Styx, Journey, Clapton, Eric Johnson, Cheap Trick, Norah Jones, The Police, Led Zep, Zebra, April Wine, The Clash, Ozzy (w/Randy Rhoads), Jordin Sparks, Yngvie Malmsteen, (early) Madonna, Van Halen (w/David Lee Roth), Billy Joel, Elton, Streisand, Paul McCartney, Leo Koettke, Al Dimeola, Dixie Dreggs (Steve Morse), hair band music, Power Station.
Movies
Godfather (all 3 parts), Star Wars (the entire series), King of Comedy, Dumb & Dumber, Syriana, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, Wizard of Oz, Oklahoma, The Producers (the version with Gene Wilder & Zero Mostel), Hustle & Flow, Fahrenheit 911, 28 Up (by Michael Apted),
Television
"Wonder Showzen" (once on MTV. Most funny, edgy and politically incorrect show on TV -- bar none! Sorry Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel!), "American Idol" freak, David Letterman, Bill O'Reilly, oh, and my absolutel fav TV morning show..."Fox & Friends" (How they pull it off day in and day out I'll never know).
Books
"Blink" (literally changed my life!) and "The Tipping Point" (Malcolm Gladwell), "I Ain't Much, Baby, But I'm All I've Got" (Jess Lair), "The Millionaire Next Door," and "Make Money, Be Happy."
Heroes
Mom ("Mother Myrna" I call her because she was like Mother Theresa in her own way in her community), o.k. ...my Dad somewhat too; Jerry Colangelo, Neil Peart, JFK (no, I'm not a "lib").
University Of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Graduated: N/A
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Film-TV Production
Clubs: USC Democratic Club, Vice President
About me: The short of it:
Born on an x-mas morn in '65 & raised in Brooklyn, N.Y.. BA '90 USC, Film-TV Production. Pre-USC, studied music theory & composition for 2 1/2 years @ Pima Community College (west campus) in Tucson, AZ. A decade producing radio talk shows. Now play guitar, write songs, screenplays, buy rental properties in the Phoenix are, make films, teach acting and and take drum lessons!
Long distance:
Born on a Christmas morning in ’65 in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, N.Y.. I later moved to Sheepshead Bay until I was 14 ½. In Little League for six years. Growing up in NY, my boyhood dream was to pitch -- or play shortstop -- for the New York Mets or NY Yankees. A Catalina HS coach in Tucson cut that career goal short -- literally speaking … Said I was "too short for the team." Hey, ever hear of Pete Rose!?).
Anyways, while attending Marine Park, Jr. High, became best friends with a kid bused in from Bed Sty ... a 14-year-old Chris Rock! In fact he based a best friend character on me in the UPN series, “Everybody hates Chris.”
August 1979, my family moved to Tucson, AZ due to my severe asthma.
Tucson (August 1979-July 1986)
In the early 80s, my father, a New York City Public school system Industrial Arts teacher (a.k.a., shop teacher), opened up a Music Store in Tucson (Arty’s Musician Shop). Despite being in businesses for less than a year (hard times … the recession, bad location), I seem be the only person who benefited: learned how to play guitar, then wrote songs.
A few years later, I studied music theory and composition at Pima Community College for 2 ½ years (My mother was a nursing instructor there, so I got a discount!). Was also in a rock/alternative band (The Sidewinders which morphed into The Sand Rubies). Guy who was in the band worked for a radio station, and got me in the door when I was 19-years-old. (The rest is history, as far as my radio career).
Early 1984, had a key (non-speaking) part in the classic film “Revenge of the Nerds” shot in Tucson (Directed by Jeff Kanew).
That in turn inspired me to learn the art and craft of filmmaking. Which leads to …
LA (1986-1990)
Got my BA degree from USC’s prestigious Film-TV school. Worked on various productions, including Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” for a week during my Spring break, Robert Evans’ development company, Dick Clark (“Bloopers & Practical Jokes” & “Challengers” game show) and Director Peter Bogdonovich for a brief time as a production assistant.
Las Vegas (1991-July 1998)
Later moved to Las Vegas. More work there at the time ('91 recession). Worked on lots of Democratic candidate campaigns; tons of convention work; wrote for the Las Vegas Business Journal in '93; PR for Nevada's biggest talent agency (Baskow Agency); Binion's Horseshoe human resources helping to register World Series of Poker dealers who came from around the country. March 1997, got back into radio at an FM talker, 105.1 KVBC. Summer '98 producing/board op/sidekick afternoon drive gig ("Jim & Julie Show") was being cut from FT to PT, so I decided to look elsewhere. Where bring me to …
Phoenix (July 24th, 1998-present)
Produced number 1 morning show with legendary host Bill Heywood at 620 KTAR (now News 92.3 FM). Also did promotions for about two years, and for almost three years (good times!)produced legendary valley talk host Preston Westmoreland’s highly-rated show. The show went to #1 in PM drive. Was also tapped as the best talk show in the state by the Arizona Associated Press in 2003. Later that year, Preston won the equivalent of the "Oscar of radio," the Marconi Award for large market personality (I like to think I had some part in that win!).
Preston and I got blown out Aug. 23rd, 2004. He headed into real estate, and I got a part-time gig at conservative news-talk station 550 KFYI. In September 2004, I started out fill-in producing the “Liddy & Hill Show,” and have been a weekend news anchor, and fill-in reporter the past two years (Resigned June 18th, 2008 to pursue marketing my rental properties, and music and film career).
Never thought in my wildest dreams I’d be in real estate, let alone an investor!
May 2007, started to fill-in teach acting on the side at the Elizabeth Savage Talent Agency. Write and record songs. Have a couple of film-TV show placements. Now "that close" to getting a cut on “American Idol,” Season six winner – and Glendale, AZ resident – Jordin Sparks’ debut CD.
Who I'd like to meet: Neil Peart (met Alex & Geddy already), Chelsea Handler, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, Warren Buffett (without bidding mucho dinero for a lunch with the "Sage of Ohmaha." He can afford to pay!), Bill Gates, David Letterman, Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh, Larry King, Kathleen Marshall (B-way choreographer), and reconnect with my Mom and Dad when I get to heaven! (That last meet-n-greet sounds morbid, but wouldn't you?!).
The "Oh my God! Can't-believe-I-almost-forgot!" category: All four ORIGINAL members of KISS.
Be sure to check out the new single "Pose" from D'Aaron Anthony, as featured on DJ Vlad's Unsigned R&B Starz Vol. 2 Mixtape! The music video is coming soon!
And watch D'Aaron Anthony live at The Venue of Scottsdale for Sean Kingston show performing "Wish He Was Me" with Nasty Nate and Rees
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Hi David! The Red Roses and Petrol music soundtrack is coming soon and is available for preorder now! The 30-track CD contains new music from Susanna Hoffs (Bangels), the Elders, Joe Puerta (Ambrosia), the Rainmakers, and a cool Irish soundtrack composed by Seth Podowitz. CHECK IT OUT HERE NOW!
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Hi David! Saints Of The Underground's CD, "Love The Sin, Hate The Sinner" is in stores and on now, please help spread the word with your friends and if you haven't already pick up a copy today - for a list of U.S. stores, check out the "Where Can I Get The SOTU CD" blog!!!
Hi David! Eddie's CD, "Wanna Go Back" is available now on Amazon, and ! Eddie hand picked and performs new versions of 12 classic hits that were all songs that he loved playing as a kid when he was growing up!!!
Darling As my MySpace friend, I am including you in something exciting--we have begun to show off my new legit FEATURE FILM! NATASHA KIZMET: THE MOVIE! It has been called BORAT MEETS CANDY by the Denver Post's Bill Husted, and I want your feedback, and the feedback of your MySpace friends! You would be doing me a big favor if you would post this comment so people would know to go the the "My Videos" section of my profile to watch the trailer and the other scenes I have posted. This is my market research as to how well we have done. The film is being shopped as we speak by a major film agent, and we are entering it in Film Festivals! This is exciting, and thanks SO MUCH for your help!!
Also, I am now on FACEBOOK, and TWITTER---this is a much easier way to stay up to date with my movies progress...just go to www.twitter.com/kizmetnatasha to follow me!
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Thanks for the add and support of Banshee. The whole band appreciates your friendship! We are working on our fourth album, 'Halls of Karma' and we're looking forward to getting it done.
How are things going for you?
Oh yea, if you have a minute, check out our Reverbnation profile - you can download a free Precious Metal MP3 if you join the fan club there too.
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