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  • Genre: Experimental / Folk

    Location Chicago, Illinois, Un

    Profile Views: 73690

    Last Login: 4/22/2013

    Member Since 11/6/2005

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFsY29ob2xhbmRwaWxscy5jb20=

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    When Johnnie Cash went to play at Folsom Prison, he was told not to sing any songs about killing or drugging or any thing to remind these men that they were in jail. His response was something like Yeah, cause they don't know! And for a couple of hours these men felt good. Not because someone helped them to forget but because someone empathized with them. They swore this man understood them and no one else did. He was the first country artist to really explore the potential of the concept album; he was the first country artist to truly embrace the lyrical freedoms and the political agenda of then-contemporary folk singers of the time and didn't really much give a damned on how he was perceived or what his life looked like to you or me. When I think of songs that I have fallen in love with, their real songs like "Goddamn Lonely Love", by the Drive by Truckers, from their album "the Dirty South." (And Lord, if that song ain't near perfect) It would not be the same if they were "Yeah, bitch, I like the way you" or "Dance, Dance, Dance, Life is a Disco" I just don't get into that stuff. I have been known to have conversations with the unconversable, hold children with lice at homeless shelters, sit and eat with people that some people don't want to sit and eat with. I'm not afraid to get too drunk, love too deeply, or experience the edge. If you run from shit, it will inevitably bight you in the ass hard. Very, very hard. Johnny would of never got June if he was a wishy-washy wimpy m-n-f-er. .... PRESS .... As with her more recognizable visual artistic creations, the music of Christine Cozza is an examination, in stark contrast, of the light and dark sides of human emotion. A Siren's call to our inner demons, Cozza's songs vary in perspective from morose introspection to playful antagonism, but frequently recall a challenge to sit very closely with, even embrace, our most disturbing selves. .... A lifelong and natural poet, Cozza's guitar work is unassuming - her vocal stylings are distinguished by simplicity and accessibility. The effect is an 'unobstructed view' of the dynamic at play, between strength and vulnerability that rumble for territory in the bared-wide soul of the songwriter. While pride in femininity is evident, Cozza's sound has a broad and androgynous appeal that escapes many of the similarly cathartic and emotional singers of the folk and alt-country genres, to which she draws comparison. .... With words and music, Cozza deftly and fearlessly manipulates the sensations attendant to self-scrutinization. Confronting the unspeakable, inviting the awkward and wrestling complacency and denial from their nests, to be viewed in full daylight, all seem the means to a kinder end… one of facilitating collective-improvement through self-awareness, forgiveness and love for even the lowliest among us. -Casey Scott, Highway Key .... .. .. ........ ........ ........ This layout was handmade with love by the folks at ..My space or yours?.. Go get one!.... .. .............. <

  • Members

    ..The Real Insomniacs are: Christine Flores-Cozza-Singer/songwriter & Guitar/ Frank "Bang" Blinkal -Guitar, Slide, Dobro, Dan Fields- Harmonica, Brandon Seyfeth-Piano .. .... Other collaborations including -Jeff Gonzales the III .. and my possessed piano which uses me as it's tool or more aptly my piano that possess me along with pens, bar napkins, random scraps of paper, etc. etc. etc. .. .... ....Christine Flores-Cozza.... | ....Create Your Badge............

  • Influences

    Fuck, generally those who get no radio play.... ..I'm the one who listens to what words you're singing...I'm very fortunate to have lots of good friends who borderline on artistic genius which for me other than being in awe continually brings lot's of inspiration and humble pie! .. .. .. This is not really what I sound like but who I listen too... John Cage, Kristin Ronne, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, PJ Harvey, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Trudell, Cat Power, Chrissy Hynes, Hunter S. Thompson, Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Woody Guthrie, Bukowsi, BJM, Patti Smith, Bright Eyes, Wilco, Ami Man, Ricki Lee Jones, Natalie Merchent, Blaze Foley, Towns Van Zandt, George Harrison, DANIEL JOHNSTON!, Alex Chilton, Jesse Sykes, Nick Cave, Jeff Gonzales, Me.....Jeff Tweedy, I love you .. unhappy people, weird people, crazy people, happy people, people in love, etc. etc. etc. ..

  • Sounds Like

    I'm not really sure anymore..... "I am unknown; what does that matter? All poets are brothers. These verses believe; they love; they hope; that is all." Arthur Rimbaud .... And yes, the grievous angel flew to close to the ground...she has gotten a few scratches and bruises along the way. But to live is to fly and she fly's with her heart on her sleeve. Kiss her deeply or do not kiss her at all. -Henry Chinaski's lover

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  • Life as a Mirage

    We are finally releasing our second album on 12/26/11.  It's called "A Stubborn Persistent Illusion". We'll let you know more details as the date approaches. In the mean time we have uploaded 5 new tracks to our page for you to check out. We love feedback so let us know what you think.

        L>A>A>M

    check us out on Facebook...
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-as-a-Mirage/212040998823429

    1 year ago
  • VENUS BOGARDUS

    Hi Christine, I'd like to invite you to check out my novel I, JUDAS published by Soft Skull Press (Oct 11; ISBN: 978-1593764210) available for pre-orders from Amazon, IndieLit etc. Best regards, James Reich

    1 year ago
  • Gloria STone



    I wish you a happy holiday.

    2 years ago
  • Gloria STone




    LOL...LOL...LOL

    2 years ago
  • Family Groove Company

    FGC’s only hometown appearance of the fall is coming up this week! Catch the band in Chicago, this Wednesday November 24th (the night before Thanksgiving) at the newly renovated Mayne Stage Theatre on the north side of the city. This is an ALL AGES show, with Thinner Teed opening. Hope you can make it! Visit www.familygrooveco.com/tour for more info.

    2 years ago
  • Elixirion

    Wishing to thank my friends and supporters I decided to share my new track "Apocalypse" witch is by the way one of my favorites.
    Just copy-paste this link at your browsers address bar:

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elixirion/160331200773?v=app_2405167945&ref=mf

    Enjoy!
    Peace and Love

    Alex

    2 years ago
  • karri pykälä

    Hello sun...long time...autumn again...time to move africa soon again.

    2 years ago
  • Karia Shepherb

    If you know any Musicians!
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    They can also Label shop you, Radio Station blast you and so much more =)


    CAPACITYPRODUCTIONS.NET

    2 years ago
  • Bourland

    Waiting here all day wondering what I'm still doing here.... I put a another song up called 999 Soldiers, give it a listen when you have the time.

    Hope all is well.

    Cheers,
    Bourland

    2 years ago
  • Christopher Largen

    Denton TX explodes in arson and firebombs in the award-winning underground documentary viewers call "Intense, nightmarish, and important!" Criminal evidence becomes art in this gritty exploration of corporate demolition and economic terrorism, by author/director Christopher Largen.

    Copies of BOHEMIA RISING: THE STORY OF FRY STREET are available at BIG MIKES COFFEE in Denton! www.BigMikesCoffeeShop.com

    Or order your DVD online at www.BohemiaRising.com!!

    2 years ago
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Bio:

When Johnnie Cash went to play at Folsom Prison, he was told not to sing any songs about killing or drugging or any thing to remind these men that they were in jail. His response was something like Yeah, cause they don't know! And for a couple of hours these men felt good. Not because someone helped them to forget but because someone empathized with them. They swore this man understood them and no one else did. He was the first country artist to really explore the potential of the concept album; he was the first country artist to truly embrace the lyrical freedoms and the political agenda of then-contemporary folk singers of the time and didn't really much give a damned on how he was perceived or what his life looked like to you or me. When I think of songs that I have fallen in love with, their real songs like "Goddamn Lonely Love", by the Drive by Truckers, from their album "the Dirty South." (And Lord, if that song ain't near perfect) It would not be the same if they were "Yeah, bitch, I like the way you" or "Dance, Dance, Dance, Life is a Disco" I just don't get into that stuff. I have been known to have conversations with the unconversable, hold children with lice at homeless shelters, sit and eat with people that some people don't want to sit and eat with. I'm not afraid to get too drunk, love too deeply, or experience the edge. If you run from shit, it will inevitably bight you in the ass hard. Very, very hard. Johnny would of never got June if he was a wishy-washy wimpy m-n-f-er.

PRESS

As with her more recognizable visual artistic creations, the music of Christine Cozza is an examination, in stark contrast, of the light and dark sides of human emotion. A Siren's call to our inner demons, Cozza’s songs vary in perspective from morose introspection to playful antagonism, but frequently recall a challenge to sit very closely with, even embrace, our most disturbing selves.

A lifelong and natural poet, Cozza’s guitar work is unassuming - her vocal stylings are distinguished by simplicity and accessibility. The effect is an ‘unobstructed view’ of the dynamic at play, between strength and vulnerability that rumble for territory in the bared-wide soul of the songwriter. While pride in femininity is evident, Cozza’s sound has a broad and androgynous appeal that escapes many of the similarly cathartic and emotional singers of the folk and alt-country genres, to which she draws comparison.

With words and music, Cozza deftly and fearlessly manipulates the sensations attendant to self-scrutinization. Confronting the unspeakable, inviting the awkward and wrestling complacency and denial from their nests, to be viewed in full daylight, all seem the means to a kinder end… one of facilitating collective-improvement through self-awareness, forgiveness and love for even the lowliest among us. -Casey Scott, Highway Key

..

.. This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!

..


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Member Since:

November 06, 2005

Members:

The Real Insomniacs are: Christine Flores-Cozza-Singer/songwriter & Guitar/ Frank "Bang" Blinkal -Guitar, Slide, Dobro/Dan Fields- Harmonica/Piano

Other collaborations including -Jeff Gonzales the III
and my possessed piano which uses me as it's tool or more aptly my piano that possess me along with pens, bar napkins, random scraps of paper, etc. etc. etc.

..Christine Flores-Cozza | Create Your Badge
Christine Flores-Cozza..

Influences:

Fuck, generally those who get no radio play.... I’m the one who listens to what words you’re singing...I’m very fortunate to have lots of good friends who borderline on artistic genius which for me other than being in awe continually brings lot’s of inspiration and humble pie!

This is not really what I sound like but who I listen too... John Cage, Kristin Ronne, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, PJ Harvey, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Trudell, Cat Power, Chrissy Hynes, Hunter S. Thompson, Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Woody Guthrie, Bukowsi, BJM, Patti Smith, Bright Eyes, Wilco, Ami Man, Ricki Lee Jones, Natalie Merchent, Blaze Foley, Towns Van Zandt, George Harrison, DANIEL JOHNSTON!, Alex Chilton, Jesse Sykes, Nick Cave, Jeff Gonzales, Me.....Jeff Tweedy, I love you .. unhappy people, weird people, crazy people, happy people, people in love, etc. etc. etc.

Sounds Like:

I'm not really sure anymore.

"I am unknown; what does that matter? All poets are brothers. These verses believe; they love; they hope; that is all." Arthur Rimbaud

And yes, the grievous angel flew to close to the ground...she has gotten a few scratches and bruises along the way. But to live is to fly and she fly's with her heart on her sleeve. Kiss her deeply or do not kiss her at all. -Henry Chinaski's lover

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