In addition to being a musician, I also organize Art events in Hudson County. I run a gallery space out of my living space in Hoboken, NJ. the last event "PhotoSkin" was a great success. the below video shows the development & production of the event. The choreographer is Caridad Rivera, and her models are all wearing Latex paint, which conforms to every contour of the body.
"Paz Y Amor" translated means Peace and Love. I wrote this song in reaction to the intersection in whcih I live. 4th & Jackson. I take the revitilization of my neigborhood to heart, so I called my little gallery space "4th & Jackson". the events have gfrown to large to accomodate my little house, so "4th & Jackson" is now the nam,e of an organizationthat runs art events outside of the primary residence and all over our beloved Hoboken.
I also create commercials. Below is a short commercial for the "The ROck Photography of Laura Desantis-Olsson" a friend and talented photographer.
If you are interested in having a commercial done for you , please contact me, and We can discuss the artistic details.
A slice of life from beginning to end, “Tales from 4th & Jackson” showcases Roland Ramos’s cross-genre abilities, while keeping close to the “I-tinual” message of Peace & Love. Laced with nimble sax-work, multiple percussionists, & Ramos’ special brand of harmonious vocal lines, “Tales from 4th & Jackson” is an exploration through Love, Escape, and Gentrification. ..
“Tales from 4th & Jackson” was recorded by Victor Cornette @ Myxolidian Productions Studio in Wyckoff, NJ. Alongside Ramos, studio performers include Saxophonist Matt Carl, Vocalist Sirena Mari, Keyboardist & Mandolin maestro David Ribyat, Drummers, Russ DiBonna, & James Allen, Percussionist Nelson Pla, Bassist Maggie Perrotta, as well as Victor Cornette on the majority of Bass & Guitar tracks.
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As the principle song writer for NJ based reggae-soul band Forbidden Fruit, Ramos is adept at many musical stylings. “Tales of 4th & Jackson” is a collection of personal reflections & abstract musical compositions. This includes explorations of Folk Music, Nyabingi Drumming, Sexy Bossa-Nova, Stax Records sounds, & Jamaican Roots Reggae.
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Hoboken, NJ has acted as the “Mile-Square” muse for this CD. At age 9, Ramos attended a private school in Hoboken where he learned to play guitar and sing while living in Teaneck, NJ. Thirteen years later, Ramos made the move to his beloved Hoboken where he has lived as a musician, actor, and philanthropist.
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It’s been a while and I hope you have been well. The 3nd annual Utica Music and Arts Fest is accepting performer submissions to next year’s event. Over 250 performers in over 20 venues for 3 DAYS! Including the Utica Tattoo Fest and the Utica Greens Fest!
First 50 performers to submit and get accepted will receive special VIP passes to next year’s event! Visit our site for more info and performer submissions. Have a great day!
www.uticamusicandartsfest.comwww.twitter.com/uticamusicfest
Hope to see you in September!
HI BROTHER DIG THIS WORK ! SEE YOU SOON ! CALL ME TO EXHIBIT ! YOU ARE ONE COOL DUDE !
STEAM EVERYWHERE , HEAT IS TURNING UP ! PREDATORS .... WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE ! MY ELEMENT , CONCRETE OR TROPICAL , MOUNTAINOUS , SWAMP ,SANDY , DEEPEST OCEANS , TROPICS , SWEAT IN THE EYES ! THE HUMAN CONDITION ! MANS INHUMANITY TO MAN ! SADISM , MASOCHISM , IGNORANCE , SO MANY PENCHANTS FOR MELODRAMA ! NARROW MINDS ! RADAR ! OR DRONE ! TISK -TISK - ! THEY DO IT FOR RISK ! BUT INSIDE THE DNA ! SOME CARRY A DIFFERENT " PLAY " ! TO RIGHT THE WRONGS IS JUST HOW WE PRAY ! AND EVERY EVIL DINOSAUR WE WERE BORN TO SLAY ! CAUSE FOR EVERY BEAST THERES A WEAPON IVE HEARD SAY ! " AND TO THE MEEK OF THE EARTH ! I GIVE UPPER BERTH ! YOU SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH ! SO CELEBRATE AND MAKE MYRTH ! kisses and hugs to our circle of artist , and gladiators , to our benevolent , humanitarians , teachers , farmers , scientist , workers and servants of the people ! to the family nucleus ! " one love to you all ! ... " SAINT "
ABOVE ART - " ITS A JUNGLE OUT THERE " - BY ( m.a.) " SAINT" ( C.) 2009 .
" ITS A JUNGLE OUT THERE "
SAY YOU DONT CARE ? NOW LOOK EVERYWHERE ITS IN YOUR NOSTRILS IN YOUR HAIR NOW THEY CLAIM - CHAOS IT FOLLOWS US ! HINDSIGHT 20/20 - THE SAY ! - NOW ALL THE FUSS !
I CUTTING THROUGH CARNIVORS NOW " YOU " REALIZE YOU HAVE NO OARS THORNS IN EVERY SIDE ! HA ! NOW ALREADY INPERVIOUS MY HIDE ! MY FLESH WAS TORN WHILE YOU WAITED TO DECIDE !
NOW I BARREL THROUGH LIKE STONE WITH LEGIONS TO FIGHT THE DRONE WHO PERPETUATES EVIL FOR HIS BONE
THE BURNING HAS BECOME A YEARNING ITS JUST A REGULAR DAY WE LAUGH TO SUFFER THIS WAY WHAT FOR THEM IS HARDSHIP FOR US IS PLAY
GRACE ... SUCH A WONDERFUL GIFT FROM THE GODS ! OR SOLELY AN ATTRIBUTE OF A DIETY OR GODDESS ? WHO CAN TRULY DEFINE SUCH MARVELOUS CONDITION AS GRACE ! YET WHEN ONE STANDS IN THE PRESENCE OF ONE WHO HAS GRACE , ONE IS TRANSFORMED , TRANSPORTED , ELEVATED , IN SPIRITUAL RAPTURE ! WHAT MAGNIFICENCE WHEN YOU STAND BEFORE A WOMAN AND YOU KNOW SHE IS DIFFERENT THAN THE REST ! SHE IS " FULL OF GRACE " ... ALL MY LOVE AND DEVOTION TO ALL THOSE " FULL OF GRACE " ... ( FROM THE ARTIST ,POET , ( M.A.) " SAINT " ( C.) 2009.
ABOVE - DETAIL OF ARTWORK " FULL OF GRACE " BY THE ARTIST , POET , ( M.A.) " SAINT " ( C.) 2009.
" FULL OF GRACE "
THROUGH TIME AND SPACE YOU ARE " FULL OF GRACE "
MAGICAL EQUATIONS BEAUTIFUL CONSTELATIONS EUPHORICAL SENSATIONS ONLY YOU MASTER MY ELATION
QUEEN LIKE NOTHING IVE EVER SEEN SWEETNES SO CLEAN " FULL OF GRACE " YOUR EVERY TRACE MAKE MY SPIRITS RACE
TO THAT PLACE WHERE HEAVEN IS YOUR FACE AND LOVE SURROUNDS MY UNIVERSE LIKE LACE
IT WAS SO GREAT ! ATTENDING YOUR EXHIBITION THE OTHER DAY ! CALL ME SOON , TELL ME WHEN IS YOUR NEXT SHOW ! AND I WILL HAVE SOME OF MY WORK TO EXHIBIT ! YOU ARE PUTTIN TOGETHER WONDERFUL EVENTS ! AND YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON ! I SEE THE LIGHT ! , IVE GOT THE LIGHT ! , HERE COMES THE SUN !!! : )
ABOVE ART - " SUPER SUNSHINE " - BY ( M.A.) " SAINT " ( C.) 2009.
" SUPER SUNSHINE "
THE LIGHT SOAKS UP THE NIGHT CLARITY IT FEELS RIGHT COLORS SO BRIGHT
SUPER SUNSHINE FEELING FINE ALL THIS JOY ALL THE TIME EACH SEASON TIME OR RHYME .
" SUPER SUNSHINE " ABOVE POEM BY POET -(M.A.) " SAINT " ( C.) 2009.
ABOVE VIDEO - THE BEATLES - HERE COMES THE SUN ...
ABOVE ART - BUDDAH CLARITY -BY ( M.A.) " SAINT " ( C.) 2009 .
************* " ONE LOVE " TO MY PEOPLES ! TO MY ARTIST'S ! TO ALL HUMANIST EVERYWHERE !!! ************************************************
Duh! 4got the Shameless Plug Dept...I'm on next Sat. nite 8pm at Sava's on Grove in JC (1/2 block from PATH past Dunkin Donuts) and Thurs. Aug. 6 at 9 at Gizzi's Cafe, 16 W. 8 St. in NYC! I'm gettin more dates...Wanna gig? Let's tawk...
Hey man, best of luck with the night hope it goes well! Sadly I have a gig but make sure to let me know if you're having another one I definitely wanna come through
