B.J.
Don't judge unless you are prepared to moonwalk a mile in his shoes.

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39 years old
NEW YORK, New York
United States



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The July 2009



MICHAEL JACKSON




All the songs you will hear this month will be covers done by some of my favorite musicians. Starting with a truly beautiful version of ‘Human Nature’ by DAVID MEAD
Followed by a smooth jazz version of "I Can't Help It" by the late great Grover Washington Jr.....Then Stevie Wonder and artist/producer, Babyface with a live version of "Gone Too Soon"

MICHAEL JACKSON was indeed a pop superstar with unmatched natural talent, he was also a sadly misunderstood tragic figure.

He was, pretty much from the moment he was born, a torchered soul. He was psycologically damaged from abuse and from a life of performance, stardom and pressure that no one of us could imagine.

He suffered from several auto imune diseases, which he was convinced would ruin his career if he did not hide them. So, the "gloved one" was born.

First you need to understand Vitiligo. This is Desiree a little girl who had the same condition as Michael Jackson. It was bad enough for her being an outcast in school - imagine trying to be a superstar under a microscope, who already has self worth issues and then find this happening:



This condition makes the unpigmented skin extreemly sensitive to light and very suseptible to skin cancer which is why, when he went out it was so important for him to cover up. Dispite the masks, hats, glasses and umbrellas - Michael was diagnosed with skin cancer.



He also had Lupus a painful degenerative auto imune disease.Chronic pain. Pain that goes from bad to worse to unbearable. Pain that lives with you every day of your life, never ceasing, not even long enough to get a night's sleep, is one of the worst things about having lupus. It is not unusual for people affected by Lupus to be on daily pain medication - But it appears Michael may have taken it tragicly too far.

I believe he knew his health would not hold out much longer, which is why he said the upcoming tour was 'the final curtain'

I'm not saying the guy wasn't odd - I'm saying that the world played a part in making him that way by judging him without knowing the facts, and by creating an image that was impossible for anyone to live up to.

He was a quiet,kind, and gentle soul and a wounded, lonely, self depricating, man who was also very gifted musician and performer. I hope his children gave him some of the happiness he deserved, and I hope he can now finally be in a place of glorious peace.




Jackson jointly holds the record for most Grammy Awards won in a single year. He won eight awards at the 1984 ceremony

Jackson has more music awards than any other artist in the history of music.

Thriller spent a record 80 consecutive weeks, more than a year and a half, in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. It was the first of only three albums to remain on the Top 10 for more than a year (along with Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill and Celine Dion's Falling into You).

"Thriller" is the best-selling album in U.S. history, at 50 million.

Thriller is the only album in the United States to have sold more copies than any other in two separate years, topping the sales charts in 1983 and 1984.

Four of Jackson's albums, Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, and Invincible, debuted at number one in the United States.



Jackson was the first artist to have four Top 10 singles from one album (Off the Wall).

Jackson was the first artist to have seven Top 10 singles from one album (Thriller), a feat matched only by his sister Janet and Bruce Springsteen.

Jackson was the first artist to simultaneously have the number one album and number one single on Billboard's Pop Charts and Black Charts.

Jackson was the first artist in the 1980s to have two simultaneous Top 5 hits ("Beat It" and "Billie Jean" on April 16, 1983).

Jackson is the only artist to have five number one hits from one LP, Bad ("Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror", "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", and "Dirty Diana").

Jackson had nine number one singles in the 1980s, more than any other artist during the decade.



Rest in Peace
You have earned it.

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CONGRATS
TO MY GREAT FRIENDS,
and B-Line Entertainment
2006 Showcase artists

SAM & RUBY!!!!
THEIR SONG
"HEAVEN'S MY HOME"
IS IN THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
SECRET LIFE OF BEES




Television
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MY BOOK is NOW Available at Amazon.com! Or, simply click on the cover photo here:
'ANGEL BEAR' a middle grade novel
BY
B.J. BARRATT

Heroes


What kind of world do you want
Think anything
Let’s start at the start
Build a masterpiece
Be careful what you wish for
History starts now

Barrack Obama,Lucia Anglade, Dean Kamen, Bono, Dan,Kathy and Amy Eldon, Aaron Sorkin, Scott Harrison, David Poe, Kiff Gallagher......


Below are some AMAZING organizations I support. Please click, learn, donate...volunteer.....






IN HAITI















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I don't know about you, but this guy
makes me want to be an even better person.

I am motivated and inspired to make a difference.
Look what ordinary people can do:


Habitat for Humanity's Musician's Village in New Orleans....

Built entirely by volunteers


A School for 100 children in Haiti...


made possible by a School bus driver on Long Island


Children rescued from slave labor and abuse in Gahna


through funds raised by eight teenage girls selling home-made bracelets

What can I do?

What can you do?


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     B.J. 's Details
Status:In a Relationship
Here for:Networking
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Occupation:They say that I'm a Dreamer

   B.J. 's Networking
Music - Marketing - Promoter
B-Line Entertainment Group- promotion, management, showcases, pro photos,marketing , artist development, networking, booking.....



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About me:
Andy Mac's 2nd album,
"Struggle Fantastic"
is due to be released this summer



I shot the cover for it late last fall, and we just shot a bunch of portraits for the inside cover...which will he choose? One of these?







It's been a busy and productive few years for B-Line Entertainment.....

2006 saw the launch of our first indie music showcase at The Living Room here are some highlights:



Prepare to be mesmerized by
SAM & RUBY performing "This I Know"
at the B. Sharp Showcase, NYC
..
Thank you for making our first 'official' New York show
such a brilliant one. We wish there was a phrase more intense than THANK YOU...
The showcase was really a turning point for us.."
-Sam & Ruby


Here is Michael Logen performing his award winning song, "Mystery"
.. ..
"The Showcase rocked and was an absolute blast! You and Dave did a tremendous job!...well done...it was an honor to play there."
- Michael Logen

Check out the stunningly pure vocals and raw emotion of CHRISTOPHER DALLMAN performing
"Driving to You":
.... ....>
"Big thanks to BJ for making that night happen.
Though that night was just a fraction of the hard work she's done. Amazing. ... THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE THIS THE BEST SUMMER OF MY LIFE."
- Christopher Dallman

Our second showcase in 2007

brought a sold out crowd to Joe's Pub

for KIFF and the dynamic

Miss Lucy Woodward:

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When not planning an 'uber showcase" there has been booking, management, artist development, reviews, an indie music blog and LOTS of photos-

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It's been a great run and I will continue to keep a finger on the pulse of Indie Music discovering and promoting great artists, booking shows and photo shoots, bloging, writing for mags and featuring awesome musicians here each month..... but I am ALSO being called to use my talents for more pressing matters as well. I will be working with the new Obama administration and other entities to make the world a better place.

I strongly beieve that my time, resources and talents can be put to much better use...... Can yours?????

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In addition to all the promo/booking work at B-Line, I am also a busy FREELANCE WRITER and PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Portraits, promo shoots, CD photo art...

as wellas being contributing writer / photographer for several music magazines.

My most recent article appears in the May 2009 Indie Sounds Magazine, the brilliant publication from Pete Harris, which is available now exclusively on the web, click this logo to read the SXSW part II article:



as well as an article appearing in the Red Banana indie music web-zine

click here to read:

"WILL KNOX: In-Knox-icating!"
Story and Photos by:
B.J. Barratt

Who I'd like to meet:
Check out this new promo material for Lucy Woodward's CD featuring one of my recent kick ass photos!!



"Lucy Woodward Is... Hot & Bothered" [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]
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I have another page for my Photography services,
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Here is some of my work:

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   B.J. 's Calendar ( View All )
Jul 21 2009 8:00A
Erin McCarley @ Webster Hall @ & BJ’s B-Day!!
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Tim Blane @ Tavern on the Green
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
Pilobolus with music composed by David Poe @The Joyce Theater
Aug 9 2009 4:00P
B-Line BBQ and Summer Music Fest
Aug 9 2009 4:00P
B-Line BBQ and Summer Music Fest @ Barratt House
Aug 17 2009 8:00P
Alfonso Velez with the NY Songwriter’s Circle - Bitter End @ **NYC booked by B-Line
Aug 23 2009 8:00P
Barnaby Bright - Whelan’s @ **DUBLIN - booked by B-Line
Aug 26 2009 6:00P
Barnaby Bright @ THE BEDFORD @ ** LONDON booked by B-Line
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Barnaby Bright @ The Guitar Bar - Hotel Deux @ **NOTTINGHAM UK - booked by B-Line
Sep 9 2009 8:00P
DAVID MEAD @ The Rockwood @ ** NYC booked by B-Line

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 Pete and J 


 Tony Moore 


 Christopher Dallman 


 Wes Hutchinson 


 Casey Shea 


 Andy Mac 


 Wes 


 michael logen 


 Lucy Woodward 


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Eric Bostelman





Jul 19 2009 6:23 PM

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~~u rock BJ~~
Sam & Ruby





Jul 2 2009 6:06 AM

Loving you truly madly deeply. In other news- cannot believe that we didn't get to spend significant time with you in NYC! Oh wait! We were only there for 14 hours!! Forgot about that reality until just now. So.. back to the point--- Loving you, truly, madly, deeply :)
Apes For Indie





Jun 25 2009 9:16 PM

Hello BJ!
Your page looks and 'sounds' great!
We write fantabulous music blogs/reviews. Our latest featured was James Maddock. Please follow us on twitter @apesforindie
Rock on with the Apes
AcousticStage





Jun 10 2009 9:52 AM

We've got acoustic and band shows available at The Boathouse, Corner House and Nusha in Cambridge.
Message here or email acousticstage@hotmail.com if you're interested in a show or have another enquiry.

Add us on Facebook
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Barnaby Bright





Jun 8 2009 11:12 PM

hey pretty lady!

just read your blog :) thanks for the sweet kudos, and for the recommendation to check out Sam and Ruby...had so much fun listening to their music. hope your crazy busy weekend went splendidly :)

talk to you soon,
nate and becky
xox
danielle gasparro





Jun 4 2009 9:14 PM

Well, you've been (cyber) hugged - for making me blogged! ;) What a great post, BJ. And thank you for the heartwarming nod...I'm out of town so just have a sec here. More love and email adoration soon. You rock. Fact. xo
Mike Finkel





Jun 1 2009 1:45 PM

Hey stranger. Not on here much anymore. I like seeing Elizabeth Z in your top friends. Met Brianna Sage at a show in Dallas this year too.

Your photos look great!

Hope all is well.
Barnaby Bright





May 11 2009 3:06 PM

wow!!! that's great...we can't wait to see them.
look forward to it!

wishing you the best,
barnaby bright
Ricky Carden





May 7 2009 6:46 AM

Thanks for adding me.

Peace*

Ricky
Wes Hutchinson





May 6 2009 3:58 AM

well considering i only play my material every two months and most of those acts on that nite you can see every few weeks in new york city...i think the decision is pretty easy...and it's my birthday. i do hope to see. it's been to long beautiful and i need some bj photos!

love
wes
Eric Bostelman





May 2 2009 4:41 PM

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feel 4ya BJ
e on the left coast
Emily Zuzik





May 1 2009 4:19 PM

Thanks BJ. It's actually for a commercial modeling job I did where I played a "rocker". Nothing quite like pro stylists and a big wind fan to make photo magic, eh?
Eric Bostelman





Apr 13 2009 4:57 AM

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~~~happy easter BJ~~~~
BILLY REDFIELD





Apr 11 2009 12:40 AM

whats your favorite song of mine?
Ana Silvera





Apr 7 2009 11:01 PM

BJ - thank you so much for the photos - I have used them on my journal http://anasilvera.livejournal.com

Please let me know if you would like me to hyper link the credit. Hope to see you sometime in NYC? xxx
Laura Cheadle





Apr 3 2009 3:05 AM

Hey again!

Come help me release my brand new CD in NYC!

*Saturday, April 11th
-- The Bitter End
Show starts at 8:30 PM
18+; $7

147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia)
New York City, NY 10012
www.bitterend.com

If you would like another reminder, please let me know!

Laura :-)
WrongSide40





Feb 26 2009 9:09 PM

Thanks for being a friend of WS40
YOU ROCK !
Scott Stein





Feb 20 2009 12:41 PM

Hey BJ - so great to see you last night at Rockwood! Thank you for coming out to the show - and it was very nice to meet your 2 boys as well :-)

See ya soon - have a great weekend!

~Scott
BRAXTON PARKER





Feb 14 2009 6:33 PM

i'm on facebook. add me here too!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Braxton-Parker/55495938145
XxDarkAngelxX





Feb 12 2009 9:57 PM

aww thanks a lot! I will keep you in mind! =D
the merry andrews show





Feb 10 2009 7:17 AM

thank you for being our friend! we hope you listen to, and enjoy our indie music show. love, the drews.
Running Still





Feb 9 2009 2:49 PM

Hey BJ. Yeah Tony is great! We're working with him in the UK!
He's coming to NY in March and we'll be at Pianos on a bill together on March 26th. You should come say hi!
We've never played the Living Room but if you ever have an event there that we'd be good for please get in touch.
Eric Bostelman





Jan 31 2009 5:55 PM

a half a life ago
I chose palm trees for winter
a nice Saturday bikeride by the beach
to get......Donuts of course :-))

STAY WARM ..my friend
~eric~
Danielle Parente





Jan 12 2009 7:00 PM

Hi BJ! How are you? I see you have the Cutting Room jam up on your page! They have asked me to perform at 9:30 tonight so I gladly took the show last min! Hope you will stop in early if you can:) Best to you in 09, D
Pete and J





Jan 2 2009 11:19 PM

You are the best! Hope to see you soon.
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