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It’s been warm days and cool nights here in NJ for the past few weeks and the gardens love it. Unfortunately Cheryl’s been down in Texas sweating it out and resenting me when I point out the difference (she’ll get me back in January, don’t you worry). You’d think we’d slow down in the summer, but not so. We’re gearing up for fall tours and record releases, and there are plenty of them
Who is Jim Boggia? If I have my way your about to find out
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jim Boggia, is a true believer and pop craftsman who's closely acquainted with music's capacity for transcendent uplift. His songs get the balance right between devastating beauty and sadness, and the big fat joke that is life. Born blind in one eye and with limited vision in the other, Boggia grew up an only child with an acutely developed ear for music. His early fascination for such iconoclastic pop classics as the Kinks' Village Green Preservation Society, Nilsson Sings Newman and Stevie Wonder's Innervisons helped to inform an aesthetic sensibility that would push him to create album-length listening “experiences” on his own releases.
Boggia has gained impressive career momentum in a short amount of time. Blackberry selected one of his tracks for a new ad campaign and his songs have also been featured on MTV's Real World and ABC-TV's Men In Trees. He's developed a loyal grass-roots fan base for his dynamic, improvisational live shows.
www.jimboggia.com
Have you had your DADDY today? Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the year Will Kimbrough and alt-country hero Tommy Womack are the core of DADDY, a rockin’ genre bending band who’s newest CD has just hit the stores and the airways. They are hitting the road this summer and fall and have asked me to help. I just can’t resist those southern men………
Sign up on their fan page and receive loads of free stuff, including exclusive downloads, fun videos and the chance to win merchandise (sorry, you already missed your chance to get the DADDY “blow and suck”)
www.reverbnation.com/DADDYtheband
Lee Harvey Osmond’s debut CD will be released in the states in September and he’ll continue tour with the Cowboy Junkies through the fall
Check out the mayhem at www.myspace.com/lhosmond
John Vezner makes an appearance on ABC’s 20/20 in August!
As part of his work with Onsite Healing workshops www.OnsiteWorkshops.com Jon will feature on the newscast and perform a song or two. Check your local listings and don’t miss it!
Saturday night June 6th marked Lowen and Navarro’s final show. Held at the legendary Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, it was a celebratory night of the life and songs of one of the most beloved duos in the music industry. Eric was front and center as the MC, making sure everyone was having a good time and Dan kept the music rolling. Besides Phil Parlapiano and their usual amazing DC band (Dave Glaser, Robbie Magruder, JT Brown, John Jennings) the boys were joined on stage by many of their close friends including Eddie from Ohio, Ellis Paul, The Kennedys, Sonia and in probably the most touching moment of the evening Eric’s kids. It has been my honor and privilege to work with L&N and I’m thrilled to be continuing with Dan as he embarks on his solo career
Favorite new word of the month
Bozone ( n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.
HELIOTROPE cd release party at DROM... a 14-piece band extravaganza with special guests Vlada Tomova's Balkan Tales... $15 cover charge includes a free copy of HELIOTROPE...
We're hiring: Roots Music Bands. If you are a reggae, blues, klezmer, Irish or bluegrass band, we want to book you. Go here for information: http://northamptoncommunity. ning. com
Dear Mary, We "broke on through to the other side"--or at least popped a pinhole in it--"Before the Night Patrol" just published in Autumn edition of Sing Out! Magazine, page 81. More info on our Myspace Page. Yours, Major Tom, Comrade Ivanka, Yuki from Harajuku and Boris. A Major Tom shot below--Ghosts of the Dead dance during Obon, Koza, Okinawa.
That would be 'out on the towns' as I have been in Austin twice since February. Going to see the Stonehotties tonight at 3rd and Lindsley, a good Nashville gig for them if they can keep it repeating and somehow work to Sunday nights when they broadcast.
Missed Dan Navarro and Joel Rafael at the Bluebird on Thursday night due to family obligations (that dratted day job I have).
Navarro's presence in Nashville got me wondering if the Stonehoney operation is applying for a showcase at the Americana conference--deadline looming. Since I am not in the business, it's purely foolish musing on my part to want to see them blow the AMA away like they did FA!
