S.J. Dibai
"Will work for food. But I'd rather work for money."

Male
26 years old
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
United States



Last Login: 7/9/2008
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    S.J. Dibai's Interests
GeneralI write. I read. I collect music, some of it so obscure that I have to stop and ask myself how I've even heard of it. I obsess over food. I cook. I take long walks and just reflect. I ride on trains and buses and stare out the windows, making note of everything I see along the way. I get off those trains and buses and explore. I engage artists in lengthy conversations about their work or their perspectives on life in general. And if the music moves me, I dance....especially if there are beautiful women around.
MusicI'm most interested in rock, pop, singer/songwriter, and R&B/soul, but I care about all types of music from all eras. Now, I'd like to know something about you: can you name the songs I quoted at the beginning of my "About Me" section? Bonus points if you can also name the artists. :-)
MoviesNone in particular right now, but I just remembered I have a bunch of old Sherlock Holmes flicks I haven't watched yet.
Television"Boston Legal," "How I Met Your Mother," "The Simpsons," "Friends," plus others I watch whenever.
BooksI'm currently working my way through Timothy White's Rock Lives, which contains this awesome quote from Daryl Hall: "Rock and roll deals with the acting out of your emotional, conscience-oriented, and sexual feelings in front of someone. That's a big step in self-realization, because once you get in touch with your body that way, you can't go back, whether you're the performer or the audience reacting to it. And feelings expressed that directly can prove offensive to some people."

     S.J. Dibai's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Philadelphia
Body type:5' 9" / Average
Zodiac Sign:Virgo
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Music Publicist/Music Journalist

   S.J. Dibai's Schools
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Graduated: 2004
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: History & Politics
 

1999 to 2004
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
Philadelphia, PA
Graduated: 1999
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Roy, the Masterman High School literary magazine. Its name has since changed.
 

1995 to 1999

   S.J. Dibai's Companies
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA US
Office Assistant
Department of History and Politics

September, 2002 - March, 2003
Jamie/Guyden Dist. Co. (Jamie Records)
Philadelphia, PA US
Volunteer

July, 2004 - April, 2005
Phil X. Milstein (Music Journalist)
Amherst, MA US
Editorial Assistant

March, 2005 - June, 2006 (as needed)
Soul Up North
West Yorkshire, UK
Freelance Writer - feature stories

January - August, 2006; January - May, 2007
Spectropop
London, UK
Freelance Writer - web feature

Feburary, 2006 - January, 2007
Audible Eye (Singer/Songwriter)
Philadelphia, PA US
Writer/Publicist

September, 2007 - present (as needed)
Crunkbox.com
Austin, TX US
Staff Writer

December, 2007 - present
Malogna Records
Philadelphia/San Francisco, US
Publicist (for band Downtown Harvest)
PR Department

December, 2007 - May, 2008
Laura Cheadle (Singer/Songwriter)
Philadelphia area, US
Publicist

April, 2008 - present (as needed)
The Absolute Zeros (Band)
Philadelphia, PA US
Publicist

June, 2008 - present (as needed)



S.J. Dibai will soon be ready to both rock and roll.

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   S.J. Dibai's Blurbs
About me:

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing; doo-wah doo-wah doo-wah doo-wah. Ooh eee ooh ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang. Bang bang the boogie to the boogie say up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie. Because unless you're paralyzed from the waist down, your ass was made for shaking.

S.J. Dibai (ess-jay dee-BY) n. 1. An extraordinarily talented (and extremely humble) music publicist and music journalist from Philadelphia. 2. The life of the party. 3. The class clown, even in the absence of an actual class or classroom. 4. The quiet, withdrawn, mysterious loner. Usage: It is generally acceptable to use either the first two initials or the last name in informal language. Ex: "Yo, SJ, what's up?" "Yo, Dibai, what's up?" However, the less common Mr. Dibai and Mr. SJ are also acceptable.

As a music publicist, I get to work with some of the most talented and distinctive acts on the Philly scene today. And here they are! They are all musically diverse and these videos give you just a taste of what they can do:

Laura Cheadle




The Absolute Zeros




Audible Eye




...and though I'm no longer these guys' publicist, I am proud to have held that position once upon a time:

Downtown Harvest




I've actually been a music journalist much longer than I've been a publicist, but I've been spending less time on music journalism because PR has proven to be more fruitful and more rewarding. I still write, though. Please check out One Note Ahead, my safe haven for anything I feel like writing about. Also, I write for the indie music website Crunkbox, and you can click here to see what I've written for the 'box thus far. Finally, my proudest achievement: Spectropop, the world's leading authority on '60s pop music, saw fit to publish my magnum opus, the definitive history of a classic Philly band called The Kit Kats! Thank you for reading!

If you'd like to know about me on a more personal level, you can look through my "Interests" and read some of my blog entries. And of course, you can also ask whatever you'd like to know. But if you ask where I was on the night of the 14th.....I may have to consult with my lawyer before answering.

S.J. Dibai is a proud member of WXPN. Perhaps you should be, too. :-)

Who I'd like to meet:

Um, that's WHOM I'd like to meet, thank YOU very much!


   S.J. Dibai's Friend Space (Top 28)
S.J. Dibai has 193 friends.
 Philly Music Network Fans 


 Andrew Lipke 


 Laura Cheadle 


 WXPN 


 William Shatner 


 The Absolute Zeros (vote for us to open 4 COLDPLAY 


 KT Tunstall 


 Philly Rising Open Mic 


 Matt Duke 


 downtown harvest 


 Nicole Atkins & the Sea 


 pres: all about nothing & more 


 World Cafe Live 


 Boy Wonder 


 The Idles 

Is Online
 papertrees 


 Daniel 


 The Redwalls 


 Butterfly Boucher 


 Jaxon 


 Audible Eye 


 GGM PRODUCTIONS 


 YarnBeast 


 Folk by Association 


 Stillicide 


 Oldies Connection (Laura) 


 The Sound Review 


 Jake Snider 





S.J. Dibai's Friends Comments
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Jul 3 2008 8:19 PM

Photobucket
Andrew Lipke





Jul 1 2008 8:59 AM

thanks S.
J!
Jake Snider





Jun 29 2008 10:31 AM

ay! check out the beginnings of my new song, entitled, "how?"
the Swimmers





Jun 24 2008 5:16 PM

The Swimmers fully support higher education.
Sassafras Girl





Jun 21 2008 9:15 PM

So sorry to hear that I missed Laura singing that one! Love reading your blogs, btw....your public demands MORE!
Tracy





Jun 19 2008 6:12 PM

Yep, the record background and the new colors AND the new profile pic with your lovely smile!
Tracy





Jun 19 2008 3:08 PM

Darn!! I am planning to save the world on the 27th. Wish me luck. and Oh, I love your new profile look.
;)
Jake Snider





Jun 8 2008 8:57 PM

yeah you read correctly: Folk/Christian Rap/Happy Hrdcore. That's exactly what I am.
head





Jun 5 2008 6:52 PM

=
Tracy





May 31 2008 4:12 AM

That was an awesome night! I had lots of fun.
How about you?
pres: all about nothing & more





May 24 2008 5:39 PM

Eureka! That's it!
I'm getting my old band - Richard Roundtree's Nose Hair - back together, getting some new background singers, and calling the whole thing... PJ Proby's Trousers.
pres: all about nothing & more





May 24 2008 7:17 AM

You know, if I were going to release a new album, I think that I would call it "PJ Proby's Trousers". I'm not going to release a new album, though.
Laura Cheadle





May 23 2008 12:46 PM

Can't wait to see you!!
Folk by Association





May 23 2008 7:48 AM

We're playing at Fergie's tommorrow night if you're not busy! Hope you can stop in and say Hi :)
Karen
Tracy





May 23 2008 4:37 AM

Hey SJ! Make sure you take some time to rest this holiday weekend 'cause we're gonna ROCK OUT next weekend at DTH!!! Get your dancing shoes on.
Sean 606


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May 22 2008 10:56 AM

Hey S.J. I should be going to see The Idles on July 11th.
I'll get a review and some photos up :)
GGM PRODUCTIONS





May 20 2008 7:35 PM

Yeah, I'm gonna try to make it out. Their shows are superhuman. I'm glad you dig the videos. I'll let you know when Greg's second set is done.
It's looking sicK!
Sean 606


Is Online


May 20 2008 12:35 PM

Hey SJ. Thnks for the comment on my Blog :) Now you know why I haven't been around :) Hope you are doing well.

Take it easy dude
The Idles


Is Online


May 20 2008 11:04 AM

Hey SJ, long time. How've you been? We've been giggin up and down the place and loving it. Hittin the studio soon to get some more tracks done, will keep you posted.
Daniel





May 18 2008 11:53 AM

Hey man! We are at the beach - great place - right on the ocean! My niece brought her laptop so I can stay linked. The sump pump scare was a false alarm. Not sure what the noise was, but all was cool. Talk to you later.
pres: all about nothing & more





May 16 2008 9:09 PM

Well, although I can't come home again, nor make it alone I now know I'll never walk alone so, yes. I feel much better. Nothing wrong with my world... Many thanks and a Niki Hokey or two to you.
pres: all about nothing & more





May 16 2008 8:43 PM

I L-U-V love P.J. Proby. Now I'm going to have pull out my 45 of "You Can't Go Home Again".
Thanks.
pres: all about nothing & more





May 16 2008 8:16 PM

I don't believe you.
It's "Delilah" and you know it!
pres: all about nothing & more





May 16 2008 8:11 PM

Is that an Englebert Humperdink 45 or a Tom Jones 45?
Andrew Lipke





May 12 2008 9:17 PM

hahaha...yea that random machine is brilliant. it's called On My Way (homage to one E.S.) it's the first track of the new record.
be well!!
The Philadelphia Independent Craft Market





May 12 2008 11:45 AM

Awesome!!
Tracy





May 5 2008 6:25 AM

I love checking out your page. You really have to read everything each time you view it because you change and update it often. I do notice however, that I am not in your top friends. Maybe someday.
;)
~Rosemarie~