Press Release
Congratulations on Tampa, Fl rockers Peasants of Posture for being placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee. POP’s debut CD CounterRevolution and first single, “Lamb of God”, was released on Tampa label Mad Monk, LTD. (www.madmonkltd.com) early this year. Mad Monk, LTD also released “Ain’t No Bull”, a USF tribute Anthem currently receiving local and national publicity. For further information, please contact:
Al Gomes and A. Michelle
Big Noise
Al@Bignoisenow.com
Or Quincy B. Scovill at
Quincyb@scovillavenue.com
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee has placed Peasants of Posture on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards in the following categories:
Category 16 - Best Rock Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals Peasants of Posture - God of War Award goes to Artist: Peasants of Posture Ballot Entry 136
Category 16 - Best Rock Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals Peasants of Posture - Lamb of God Award goes to Artist: Peasants of Posture Ballot Entry 137
Category 17 - Best Hard Rock Performance Peasants of Posture - I Touch the Sky Award goes to Artist: Peasants of Posture Ballot Entry 039
Category 20 - Best Rock Song
Peasants of Posture - Soldier of Fortune Award goes to Songwriters:
Steve DeAcutis and Peasants of Posture
Ballot Entry 173
Mad Monk, LTD is an independent record label based in Tampa, Fl that was created through the visions of producer extraordinaire Quincy B. Scovill and US Virgin Islands/Tampa-based singer extraordinaire Francillia. In addition to writing, arranging, and producing doom metallers Peasants of Posture's CounterRevolution CD, Scovill Avenue’s Big House, and Beatnik Castle’s “Will U B Mine?” 2009 Maxi-CD single. Written, arranged, and produced by Quincy B, the original version of “Will U B Mine?” was recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee and placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording.
Speaking of Grammy nods, this is the second consecutive year that a Mad Monk, LTD artist was placed on the Official Ballot for the Grammy Awards. Four different songs from Mad Monk artist Peasants of Posture’s debut CD CounterRevolution (written, arranged, and produced by Quincy B) were recognized by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee and placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards in four different categories. Four different songs from Scovill Avenue’s debut CD Big House were on the Official Ballot for the 2009 Grammy Awards by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in seven categories, including the coveted first three categories Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year, respectively. All nominated songs for both Peasants and Scovill Avenue (the former a gothic heavy metal group, the latter a commercial dance/R& B group) were written by Quincy B. In 2007, Quincy B and Mad Monk gained local recognition for “Ain’t No Bull,” a gothic industrial rap anthem that was a tribute to The University of South Florida Athletic teams.
Beatnik Castle, a psychedelic-trippy-hippie high-energy pop-dance outfit, features the seductive persona of Francillia. She dazzles and captivates audiences with a graceful swagger yet exemplifies the quintessential nonchalant tomboy attitude. Not only does she display qualities of poignant musical virtuosity, she’s equally and artistically tenacious and tough. Dedicated yet dazzling. Elegant, stylish and sophisticated yet somber, unorthodox, and pensive, Francillia soulfully expresses her emotional prowess through Beatnik Castle’s high-energy eclectic music. Her sultry, expressive vocals energize and invigorate souls with delicate ease; her poignant presence meticulously captures the essence of creative ingenuity. Her chic persona is in direct contrast to Quincy B. Amazingly, this eclectic blend of unique, polar opposite musicians really creates a unique blend of both old school and contemporary pop. Quincy admittedly listens to “The” groups like The Osmonds, The Archies, The Turtles, as well as “heavier” groups such as Demilich, Warrant, and Slayer; Francillia listens to Rihanna, Neo, Anita Baker, and Lady Gaga.
Believe it or not, this estranged combination performs incredibly well and efficient. It’s a unique combination of beauty and beast – a virtual collaborative yin and yang that results in effective, sensual pitchblende of diverse musical accolades as evidenced on “Will U B Mine?” Beatnik Castle’s debut CD on Tampa-based independent label Mad Monk, LTD. Released January 2009, the CD-Maxi-single features remixes and re-recordings by such dance world notables as Miami's Cato K, Lenny B, and, of course, Quincy B. The single is already taking off in Dance clubs and mix radio shows, including XM/Sirius and over 50 stations in the Northeast United States and 16 Countries in Europe. Francillia recently performed a showcase at The Winter Music Conference in Miami and is currently performing throughout the Bay Area. Quincy B is currently hard at work writing and producing “Temptation” – Francillia’s solo cd set for release in 2010.
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For further information, please contact Quincy B. Scovill at quincyb@scovillavenue.com.
Mad Monk, Ltd
www.myspace.com/scovillavenue
www.myspace.com/beatnikcastle
www.scovillavenue.com
www.madmonkltd.com
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The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences has placed Scovill Avenue on the Official Ballot for the 2009 Grammy Awards in the following categories:
Category 1 - Record of the Year
Scovill Avenue and Lorna Bracewell - Burn (I Want to…)
Award goes to Artist, Producer, Recording Engineer, and Mixer:
Scovill Avenue, Lorna Bracewell, Quincy B. Scovill,
Jodi Gray and Rick Dill
Ballot Entry 590
Category 2 - Album of the Year
Scovill Avenue - Big House
Award goes to Artist, Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixer,
and Mastering Engineer: Scovill Avenue, Quincy B. Scovill,
Jodi Gray and Rick Dill
Ballot Entry 545
Category 3 - Song of the Year
Scovill Avenue and Lorna Bracewell - Burn (I Want to…)
Award goes to Songwriter: Quincy B. Scovill and Steuer
Ballot Entry 068
Category 8 - Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Scovill Avenue and Lorna Bracewell - Burn (I Want to…)
Award goes to Artist: Scovill Avenue and Lorna Bracewell
Ballot Entry 093
Category 8 - Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Scovill Avenue and Jun - Big House (rap version)
Award goes to Artist: Scovill Avenue
Ballot Entry 094
Category 11 - Best Pop Vocal Album
Scovill Avenue - Big House
Award goes to Artist: Scovill Avenue
Ballot Entry 231
Category 12 - Best Dance Recording
Scovill Avenue and Jennifer B. Reall - Will U B Mine
Award goes to Artist: Scovill Avenue and Jennifer B. Real
Ballot Entry 098
Thanks for stoppin' by! Quincy B here! Hope you dig the new USF Bulls tune "Ain't No Bull"! Feel free to download it and spread the word. We're an Indepdent Record Label in Tampa, Fl. Founded in 2006 by producer and Tampa resident Quincy B. Scovill (That's me), Mad Monk, LTD is "the smart little label." Our music is different and our artists diverse. Check out our main web www.madmonkltd.com and you can hear a medley of tunes for the upcoming releases. Our current roster includes Peasants of Posture, Blind Granny, Anastasia V. Romanov and Scoville Avenue. Peasants of Posture's "CounterRevolution" is available as is the original ep "Welcome to Scovill Avenue" by Scovill Avenue. Blind Granny's debut cd, tentatively titled "My Head is Spinning," is scheduled for release later this year! We're brewing some crazy madness! Enjoy! GO BULLS!!
I'd like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season full of love, laughter, and fond memories with family and friends.
But if you're like me and have an adversity to shopping, crowded malls, and overflowing parking lots, just remember what Christmas is really all about - GETTING presents! Just kidding!
Aloha! Just checking in...I'll be in Hawaii this week and if you're around, come on out and say "Hi" or if you have friends and family in the islands, please help spread the word!
November 20th (Thurs.) 6-8pm
Pakele Live @ Ala Moana Hotel's Pakele Lounge
featuring Daniel Ho & Friends: Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Ula Hewett, Barry Kimokeo
FREE!
(park for free at Ala Moana Shopping Ctr and take pedestrian ramp to the hotel)
November 23rd (Sun.) 3pm
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church Fundraiser
Benefit for Community Outreach in Palama
Tickets: $15.00
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
720 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone 808-845-2112
Hope to see some of you there!
Mahalo,
Daniel
