A human being is a part of the whole called by us "the universe," a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separate from the rest -- a kind of optical delusion of consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening the circle of understanding and compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. - Albert Einstein
More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. - Woody Allen
Give me the money that has been spent in war and I will clothe every
man, woman, and child in an attire of which kings and queens will be proud.
I will build a schoolhouse in every valley over the whole earth.
I will crown every hillside with a place of worship consecrated to peace. -Charles Sumner
The candle burns and when that's done the wax lies in cold artistic piles... - Jack Kerouac
Your Mars Arizona Moment of Zen (Choi, 2000 - 2008)
"Hello Cruel World" is the third release from Mars Arizona on Big Barn Records distributed by Burnside Distribution.
David "Dawg" Grisman makes sparks fly from his mandolin on the opening track "Dirty Town," resplendent in its identification of the wayward coping mechanisms of small town barfly alcoholics. His son Sam Grisman pushes the tune into the red line with his thundering upright bass. The genius of Al Perkins on pedal steel haunts "Circus," a tune that shakes its head in disbelief at the freak show fairground bazaar that America's politicians have constantly toured the highways of humanity with. Or so it seems. Storto sets off on her own with "Good To Be Lucky" – her crisp and world-wise vocals taking inspiration from Mark Twain's famous words: "Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over." Storto's voice hauntingly reminds us that the huge gulf between those privileged few and the masses below might just owe a thing or two to luck. Neil Young's "Time Fades Away", T Rex's "By the Light of the Magical Moon" and Loretta Lynn's "Blue Kentucky Girl" are put through the Mars Arizona sweet and sour smoothie maker. Paul and Nicole know their musical history books and these inspired covers glide, grate and grind in all the right places. The trauma of death and loss speaks softly and poignantly on "Wait For The River." "Landscape (for NOLA)" highlights Mars Arizona's creative compassion with a tune based on Paul's father's first hand observation of the devastation in New Orleans, after Katrina. This haunting original, complemented by Perkins' pedal steel, brings it all down to the personal.
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. An exclusive video and link to the new album is featured on my myspace blog. Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
Get Mars Arizona's "Hello Cruel World" CD at TarniusMusic.com - The Independent Music Solution! Visit www.TarniusMusic.com/MarsArizona directly to get yours!
Hi there! Hope you can make it to our next show at Jasper O'Farrells in Sebastopol, Ca. on October 9th! The Rovetti Experience will be playing rock, swing, blues and a tad bit of bluegrass. So if you like to dance, or just want to check out a great band, Jasper O'Farrells is the happening spot to be for the night of October 9th. Show starts at 10:00pm. Also, if you stick around till the end of the show, there will be a special treat involving fire and violin called Classical Element. Your support is always much appreciated. Thanks!
HelpCharity is a acronym for Handicapped, engagement, loyalty, protection. HelpCharity want to support organizations that pay attention to the needs of handicapped children in Germany and America. Would you like to help too? For more information please read the blog of HelpCharity.
HelpCharity steht für BeHinderten, engagement, loyalität und protektion. Mit HelpCharity sollen Organisationen unterstützt werden, die sich um die Belange von behinderten Kindern in Deutschland und den USA kümmern. Würdest Du auch gerne helfen? Informationen wie Du helfen kannst, findest Du im Blog von HelpCharity.
Hey! Here’s a free album download :) Courtney Marie Andrews "Painters Hands and a Seventh Son" http://www.last.fm/music/Courtney+Marie+Andrews/Painters+Hands+and+a+Seventh+Son
Boy have I got a show for you! I'm playing at the Rhythm Room on Monday, July 20th! Also playing is the band Men (members of Le Tigre) and Jared Alan. It's going to be a really awesome show! Please buy your tickets in advance by visiting: http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=rhythmroom
And a few days after that, don't forget to "give a care" about your community and come to Give A Care Benefit Show at Modified. July's show features Matthew Reveles, Farewell Review, Thankful Birds, and the Worrymen. Proceeds benefit Local First Arizona. Anyone who comes will get food and drink discounts at Carly's Bistro, Lost Leaf, Pasta Bar & Moira Sushi Bar...all within walking distance! Come on over! Hope to see you there. Thanks! -Lauren (So And So)
Hey, Im posting new videos today! and if you are in Texas, come on out to Six Flags (san Antonio) Friday where I'll be performing with Drake Bell (of Nickelodeon's Josh and Drake) and Saturday with Drake in Six Flags Dallas. Sunday I will be at Jo's on Congress in Austin! Hope to see some of yall out this weekend! And TUESDAY July 14, the band will be filming a performance for the tv show at SAXON PUB! Be in the audience for the tv show 4:30 to 6!!!!!!!! Ruby Jane
Come take a ride on a rocket ship with me to the outer reaches of the cosmos. We can take the time to look around and find out all the great and magical things about Einstein and physics and the universe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyjofnE6dM4
Hi Folks - Real nice sound:) - Thanks so much for your friendship – Hope that you enjoy my music –Here’s my website – www.joe-calderone.com - If you get a chance please sign my Guestbook while you’re there - Have a great weekend – Joe
