“all music is spiritual. to listen to music ….most of what we do is arbitrary. we recreate the world in our minds. but music is real because it follows the laws of the real universe. an octave is twice the vibrations of the octave below it. a fifth is a known thing. there is a cultural bias… there’s a cultural tendency, for instance, what we think of when we hear a minor chord may not be what people in india think of when they hear a minor chord. but generally speaking how that feels…it’s undeniably direct. it doesn’t have the human filter on it. and yet it is a uniquely human process. when you combine that with a lyrical message that either is supported or contrasts with the music, it’s a powerful thing."
- james taylor, to tavis smiley
All About JiandaLove:
A health-conscious artist, musician, vocalist and widely-published writer, Jianda’s also a poet, guitarist, actress and singer-songwriter with singles/albums that are both self-released and available on several international independent labels including: Om Records, Merck, Ghostly, Kinkysweet Records, Jam Music Australia and Gammaphone.
She is also currently studying holistic healing modalities and therapies.
A regular Pride, Open Mic and Feature performer, Jianda’s many genres include electronica, conscious soul, jazz and acoustic folk. In various venues, she primarily performs as a solo acoustic act. Jianda also improvs and jams with DJs, rap artists and other artists, performs her poetry or that of others and collaborates in staged readings live and in-studio.
She spent many years creating content and artist promotions for the then San Diego-based MP3.com, and also facilitates and teaches workshops. You can hear some of her interviews here.
She’s written, recorded and videotaped interviews, prose, features, reviews and interviews for websites like MP3.com, (the sadly defunct) ChickClick, SonicNet, B-gyrl.com, BlogCritics, Saucyvox.com, Doorknobs and Bodypaint, UC Irvine’s “Faultine,” ScarletLetters, CleanSheets, About.com, RollingStone.com, Emusic.com, Africana.com and GoGirlsmusic.com. She sings. Plays guitar and piano, and writes screenplays and songs…. Mouthsful.
Look for “Faster Pussycats” (Alyson ) and “Zaftig: Well-Rounded...” (Cleis Press ) in progressive bookstores near you–she’s in them.
Previously, she was an editor and contributor at RollingStone.com, EMusic.com and MP3.com, doing promo and A&R for artists of all stripes. Passion Flower is her drug of choice. Sample her wares at SugarmamaPR.com & Jianda.net.
She has worked in label promotion, and featured recording artist in Faith Trimel's movie, "Family.” She’s also been a regular contributor to The Lavender Lens (www.thelavenderlens.com) and various other publications.
Jianda has a sincere love for harmony, cultural enrichment and communicating love through entertainment, art, sharing and song. Jianda’s flexible and able to perform as a solo feature or as part of an ensemble or a multiple bill event.
Just stopping by to wish you and yours a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! "Goodnight now and may God bless" Brian Hoffman~Red Skelton Impersonator www.RedSkeltonComedyShow.com
LONG TIME NO HEAR FROM MY FRIEND, HOW ARE YOU? i need you to go add yourself to my new artist page and let me know a lil bout yaself in the comment section. sweet an brief. http://www.myspace.com/509291270
Im TyDro, the MC and Beat Maker. Music Is My Passion. I Write All My Own Lyrics And Make My Own Beats, I Live In The Studio! Im Currently the #34th most played artist in Hip Hop on the internet According To Reverbnation. Help Me Reach #1, All You Have To Do Is Listen!
1) BAD 2) GOODMORNING 3) ROMAN PIRATES 4) STOP 5) WHEN I GO
Recorded in his own studio based in Rome, after 3 years of hard work and changes, Crazy Glue contains different musical experiences that the artist experimented reaching an original sound after the past releases on labels such Subculture and Urban pressure.
The E.P. is a set of tunes that ranging from jumpup to neurofunk. Much attention is given in the sound and rhythmic arrangements and it is into melodic tracks such as “bad”, “when I go” and “stop” that this collage get maximum pressure into dance floors.
You can for sure find some inspiration from this funny, yet serious, sticky, tricky album, Where we blending past and future into carzy present.
Out Now: http://www.junodownload.com/ppps/products/1486785-02.htm
Check forthcoming releases on: http://www.myspace.com/dboxrecords Connect & support us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dboxrecords Follow us on Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/dboxrecords Send us your demo: http://soundcloud.com/dbox-records/dropbox
YO!!! This Saturday is our CD Release party for our first Full Length Album "Aluminum Reggae" at Time out in Concord! We have been working on this album since march and would love for you to come help Celebrate it's completion! 12 SMG Tracks ready for your ears for only $5! Please come out and support us at TIME OUT IN CONCORD THIS SATURDAY Playing with our friends Shortcuts to Fame, Subliminal the Kid, Get Rich, and Fazzed Too!!!! Thanks for everyone's support in getting the Album to you and we can't wait to hear what you thnk about it! See ya Saturday!
P.s. The Ablum will be availabile on Cd Baby and iTunes this weekend for our friends in So-cal and everywhere else! Thanks again!
***BOOG015 Lucius Lowe ft Lois Taylor - Sweet music***
Lucius Lowe brings one of his earliest productions "Sweet music" bang up-to-date on the latest release from Boogs Music. The package brings three different flavours to your record box - The classic, smooth vocal house sound of the "High on the groove mix," Hard-hitting club sounds from the "Thru the roof mix" and the deep and soulful groove of the original 2003 mix. Featuring haunting vocals from newcomer Lois Taylor, the package gives an accurate measure of how Lucius' production skills have been honed between composition of the original 2003 mix and more recent remixes. The "Thru the roof mix" also marks Lucius' first commercial release, included on the compilation CD "Dancefloor '06" from Manchester's D6 Records. Think Ian Carey meets the Groove Junkies and you won't be far off with this excellent offering from Boogs Music...
Available 9th december, pre-release promo's out NOW at TRAXSOURCE & JUNO DOWNLOAD
The new full-length album from Arms and Sleepers is available now!
Featuring guest appearances by Tom Brosseau & Shelley Short, Ben Shepard & Catherine Worsham of Uzi & Ari, Philip Jamieson of Caspian, Mona Elliott of Travels, Adam Arrigo of The Main Drag, and Matt Lajoie of Cursillistas!
* North American CD version comes with a hand-made lyrics sheet (limited to 100): www.fakechapter.com/matador * EU/UK CD version comes with the bonus track "L-Orizzont": www.expectcandy.com/releases/matador * Japanese CD version comes with the bonus track "we're all Paris now (pt. 2)": www.fomr-d.com * Limited edition vinyl pre-orders still available (first 100 units on gold vinyl): www.fakechapter.com/matador
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH STORE: www.armsandsleepers.bigcartel.com
Thanks for being a friend! All the best gigs in London are at the legendary 100 Club and Camden's Electric Ballroom... Check out... JEFFERSON STARSHIP , QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE, THE PRETTY THINGS, LOUISIANA RED, CHRIS FARLOWE, CHUCK BERRY, DEAF SCHOOL, ALBERT LEE, CHAS & HIS BAND and lots more... If you can make it, you’d be very welcome. Further details and tickets from: http://www.rhythmgigs.com
I just want to keep you posted on what's going on this way.
The Soul of a Man Anthology is the winner of the 2009 Best Short Stories/Anthology from the African American Literary Awards Show. Read an excerpt of my contribution, "Like Father, Like Son", at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Allyson B. Campbell, author of In Good Company". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://www.joeypinkney.com/interviewed/allyson-b-campbell.html
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
Just stopping by to say hi and give you some news. The award winning album 'Welcome To Murraysville' from Phil Murray and the Boys From Bury is available worldwide from CD Baby. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Hello, I hope this finds you in good spirits. If not,....find another brand of SPIRITS! "Goodbye for now and may God bless" Brian Hoffman~Red Skelton Impersonator
Michael Brunnock's in depth interview with journalist Suzanne Connolly is uploaded and available to watch. It can be seen either on Michael's front page www.myspace.com/michaelbrunnock or on Fairplay Collective's video page http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=64241695
******* newness ******* hey, how was your summer? We are finally ready to start promoting my 'I Surrender' single with my album, 'Ella Trip' coming right after -yey!! What d'ya think to the video teaser? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsyGWtW5xQY
Cole Entertainment invites you to “Whoz Got Jokes” with Funny man Lavar Walker. Lavar has been seen on Bet’s Comic View, Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza, and the current host of Wildout Wednesday’s in Atlanta, Georgia.
Cole Entertainment has put together a hilarious lineup consisting of WGCI’s “Leon Rogers”, and Chicago’s very own “Wildcat” (Seen on Bet’s Comic View). Whoz Got Jokes is a 100% clean comedy show for the entire family, and GUARANTEED to make you laugh!
Purchase your tickets NOW!
TWO SELL OUT SHOWS
5:30 & 8:00p.m.
Saturday November 7, 2009
Morgan Park Academy
2153 W. 111th Street·Chicago, IL 60643
Tickets: $15 For Adults & $10 for High School Students and under (Verified with High School I.D.)*required to enter show
Tickets will be $5 extra if purchased at the door!
Stopping by,...Showing some LOVE I want to thank you for allowing me as Red Skelton to be a part of your myspace life. Fall is here and the holidays are approaching. They can be stressful so I'm giving you a gift of laughter. If by chance you are in Las Vegas or plan on visiting us this season, I would be honored to meet you. I perform every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night 9pm inside the Royal Resort Hotel showroom located 99 Convention Center Drive (basically corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Convention Center Drive) The name of the show is Larry G Jones ~Man of 1002 Voices Show. I'm the opening act as Red Skelton. If you get the chance please stop by and say HI. If you want to see the show send me a message and I will send you a discount coupon for being a friend on myspace. "Goodbye for now and may God bless" Brian Hoffman~Red Skelton Impersonator