LAMB OF GOD has announced that the track ‘Ghost Walking’ will be the first single unveiled from their forthcoming release, Resolution, in stores January 24th, 2012. The song will begin airing today on commercial and satellite stations as well as online at Metalsucks.net http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/12/05/exclusive-metalsucks-track-premiere-lamb-of-gods-ghost-walking/
Tomorrow, December 6th, the official ‘Ghost Walking’ video will begin airing on VEVO and all other video outlets.
Also tomorrow, iTunes will make Resolution available for pre-order. The pre-order will include two tracks not available on the physical CD. One track is a studio track, ‘Digital Sands’, recorded during the Resolution sessions, and the second track is a live version of ‘Vigil’, recorded’ during the Wrath world tour. Resolution also continues to be available for pre-order with exclusive merch bundles through the band’s official website, www.lamb-of-god.com/resolution and through Amazon.com. Anyone who pre-orders from iTunes or the LAMB OF GOD website will get the single ‘Ghost Walking’ as an instant gratification track.
www.lamb-of-god.com
Monday, December 5, 2011
Jessy J to perform in Seal Beach Dec. 20
Mexican-American Saxophonist/Vocalist Jessy J’s sizzling mix of hot beats, Latin and samba rhythms, captivating melodies and model looks, proved quite the sensation with her 2008 debut Tequila Moon--earning her such Radio and Records “Debut Artist of The Year” and contemporary jazz song of the year by R&R and Billboard. With the September 2011 release of her third effort, Hot Sauce, Jessy topped #1 on both the Billboard Contemporary Jazz AND Top Current Jazz Album Charts! When she’s not playing her own club dates, Jessy can often be found as a featured performer for the popular all-star Guitars and Saxes tours, sideman for Michael Bolton or lending her chops to the likes of with Michael Bublé, Seal, the Temptations, Jessica Simpson, and Mexico’s pop diva Gloria Trevi. Get saucy with the Saxophonist live at SPAGHETTINI’S – Tuesday, December 20th. Stage time is 7:30pm. Tickets are $40. Spaghettini’s is located at 3005 Old Ranch Parkway in Seal Beach. For tickets call 562-596-2199.
Released on September 6, 2011, on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, the accomplished saxophonist/singer/composer’s third album, Hot Sauce spotlights her collaborations with some of today’s most prominent contemporary jazz musicians, including guitarists Paul Brown and Ray Parker Jr, keyboardists Joe Sample and Gregg Karukas, and drummer Harvey Mason of Fourplay. Produced by GRAMMY®-winning hitmaker Brown, Hot Sauce showcases eight originals – from mild to wild – along with adventurous new arrangements of Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White’s pop hit “Leave Right Now” and Duke Ellington’s jazz classic “In a Sentimental Mood.”
Drawing on a wealth of influences, Hot Sauce combines jazz with Latin rhythms and spotlights Jessy’s stylish vocals and lush, sultry saxophone playing. “Remember the Night” kicks off the album with its seductive melody floating over a softly percolating beat. “I’ve always loved the music of D’Angelo (the neo soul singer, songwriter and record producer), and he inspired me to try something with an after party or club vibe.”
Embracing Jessy’s Latin heritage, the mellow ballad “Rio Grande” displays the best of this seductive and alluring style. “My mom is from Texas, and my dad is from Sinaloa, Mexico,” she says. “I’m really proud to be a Latina role model. It’s such a rich culture, and I have an affinity to music from both sides of the border.”
The title track, “Hot Sauce,” embodies the essence of the project. “This album is all about contrasts,” says Jessy. “That’s why I titled it Hot Sauce, the jazz elements are cool, but the Latin flavors are really hot. Although I’m from a new generation, I really enjoy working with the great ‘old-school’ musicians and totally respect the straight ahead jazz tradition.”
“Rainbow Gold” is an all-star session featuring keyboard legend Joe Sample, his son Nick on bass, Ray Parker Jr on guitar and Harvey Mason, from the contemporary jazz supergroup Fourplay, on drums. The lush orchestration and romantic innocence of “We Kissed” captures a classic Brazilian mood. The album’s insistent closer, “Last Night,” is another top-shelf jam, highlighting the work of Joe Sample on Hammond B3 and piano.
Released on September 6, 2011, on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, the accomplished saxophonist/singer/composer’s third album, Hot Sauce spotlights her collaborations with some of today’s most prominent contemporary jazz musicians, including guitarists Paul Brown and Ray Parker Jr, keyboardists Joe Sample and Gregg Karukas, and drummer Harvey Mason of Fourplay. Produced by GRAMMY®-winning hitmaker Brown, Hot Sauce showcases eight originals – from mild to wild – along with adventurous new arrangements of Francis Anthony ‘Eg’ White’s pop hit “Leave Right Now” and Duke Ellington’s jazz classic “In a Sentimental Mood.”
Drawing on a wealth of influences, Hot Sauce combines jazz with Latin rhythms and spotlights Jessy’s stylish vocals and lush, sultry saxophone playing. “Remember the Night” kicks off the album with its seductive melody floating over a softly percolating beat. “I’ve always loved the music of D’Angelo (the neo soul singer, songwriter and record producer), and he inspired me to try something with an after party or club vibe.”
Embracing Jessy’s Latin heritage, the mellow ballad “Rio Grande” displays the best of this seductive and alluring style. “My mom is from Texas, and my dad is from Sinaloa, Mexico,” she says. “I’m really proud to be a Latina role model. It’s such a rich culture, and I have an affinity to music from both sides of the border.”
The title track, “Hot Sauce,” embodies the essence of the project. “This album is all about contrasts,” says Jessy. “That’s why I titled it Hot Sauce, the jazz elements are cool, but the Latin flavors are really hot. Although I’m from a new generation, I really enjoy working with the great ‘old-school’ musicians and totally respect the straight ahead jazz tradition.”
“Rainbow Gold” is an all-star session featuring keyboard legend Joe Sample, his son Nick on bass, Ray Parker Jr on guitar and Harvey Mason, from the contemporary jazz supergroup Fourplay, on drums. The lush orchestration and romantic innocence of “We Kissed” captures a classic Brazilian mood. The album’s insistent closer, “Last Night,” is another top-shelf jam, highlighting the work of Joe Sample on Hammond B3 and piano.
NPR Music announces 50 favorite albums of 2011
NPR Music announces “The Year In Music” in a month-long look back at the music and stories that shaped 2011. The end-of-year coverage begins today with the list of NPR Music’s “50 Favorite Albums of 2011” and the opening of voting for the annual listeners' list. These features and all of NPR Music's coverage of the year in music can be found at npr.org/music
Chosen by NPR Music critics, staff and public radio DJs, the selections for the “50 Favorite Albums of 2011” (full list below) feature artists as diverse as pop singer Adele, the Mexican garage-punk band Davila 666, country musician Eric Chruch, opera tenor Joseph Calleja, rap group Shabazz Palaces and indie-rock singer St. Vincent. The list represents the artists and albums the NPR Music team enjoyed the most in 2011 – the ones that inspired, surprised and stayed with them more than any others. See the complete list, read reviews and hear music from each album now at
www.npr.org/series/142852713/50-favorite-albums-of-2011-from-npr-music
Also today, All Songs Considered once again gets listeners into the act with its sixth annual poll asking audiences to select their favorite records of 2011. Voting is open now until December 13 at the All Songs Considered blog:
www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/12/01/143032077/vote-for-the-best-music-of-2011
“The Year In Music” continues all month, with staff lists from NPR Music critic Ann Powers, All Songs Considered, NPR Classical, NPR Jazz, Alt.Latino and more. Top public radio DJs from NPR member stations across the country will also weigh in on the year, with lists exploring the best new artists and trends.
NPR Music celebrates great music in every genre, and is an industry leader in music discovery. The Emmy Award-winning website at www.npr.org/music offers new features daily and an extensive archive, in collaboration with NPR's newsmagazines, 12 public radio member stations and the passionate NPR community. NPR Music creates and distributes inventive music coverage across multiple platforms – from web, to radio, to podcast, to mobile, to social media, to live events – with first listens to new albums, live performances, concerts at the Tiny Desk, interviews, reviews and blogs.
NPR Music’s “50 Favorite Albums of 2011”
Adele: 21
Alexandre Tharaud Scarlatti: Sonatas
Antlers: Burst Apart
Ashton Shepherd: Where Country Grows
Ballake Sissoko & Vincent Segal: Chamber Music
Beirut: The Rip Tide
Beyonce: 4
Bombino: Agadez
Bon Iver: Bon Ivre
Book Of Mormon: Original Cast Recording
Bright Eyes: The People's Key
Brooklyn Rider: Brooklyn Rider Plays Philip Glass
Captain Black Big Band: Captain Black Big Band
Civil Wars: Barton Hallow
Colin Stetson: New History Warfare, Vol. 2: Judges
Cormorant: Dwellings
Crash Ensemble: Gra Agus Bas
Davila 666: Tan Bajo
Demdike Stare: Tryptych
Ebene Quartet: Fiction
Eric Church: Chief
Frank Ocean: Nostalgia, ULTRA
F---- Up: David Comes To Life
Girl In A Coma: Exits And All The Rest
Glenn Jones: The Wanting
Gretchen Parlato: The Lost And Found
James Blake: James Blake
Jay-Z & Kanye West: Watch The Throne
Joseph Calleja: The Maltese Tenor
Julianna Barwick: The Magic Place
June Tabor: Ashore
Kendrick Lamar: Section.80
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins: Diamond Mine
La Vida Boheme: Nuestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Vladimir Jurowski): Mahler: Symphony No. 2 – Resurrection
Los Rakas: Chancletas Y Camisetas Bordada
Miguel Zenon: Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook
PJ Harvey: Let England Shake
Radiohead: The King Of Limbs
Roots: undun
Shabazz Palaces: Black Up
Sonny Rollins Road: Shows Vol. 2
St. Vincent: Strange Mercy
STS: The Illustrious
Tim Hecker: Ravedeath, 1972
Tom Waits: Bad As Me
Tommy Guerrero: Lifeboats & Follies
tUnE-yArDs: w h o k i l l
Wilco: The Whole Love
Wye Oak: Civilian
Chosen by NPR Music critics, staff and public radio DJs, the selections for the “50 Favorite Albums of 2011” (full list below) feature artists as diverse as pop singer Adele, the Mexican garage-punk band Davila 666, country musician Eric Chruch, opera tenor Joseph Calleja, rap group Shabazz Palaces and indie-rock singer St. Vincent. The list represents the artists and albums the NPR Music team enjoyed the most in 2011 – the ones that inspired, surprised and stayed with them more than any others. See the complete list, read reviews and hear music from each album now at
www.npr.org/series/142852713/50-favorite-albums-of-2011-from-npr-music
Also today, All Songs Considered once again gets listeners into the act with its sixth annual poll asking audiences to select their favorite records of 2011. Voting is open now until December 13 at the All Songs Considered blog:
www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/12/01/143032077/vote-for-the-best-music-of-2011
“The Year In Music” continues all month, with staff lists from NPR Music critic Ann Powers, All Songs Considered, NPR Classical, NPR Jazz, Alt.Latino and more. Top public radio DJs from NPR member stations across the country will also weigh in on the year, with lists exploring the best new artists and trends.
NPR Music celebrates great music in every genre, and is an industry leader in music discovery. The Emmy Award-winning website at www.npr.org/music offers new features daily and an extensive archive, in collaboration with NPR's newsmagazines, 12 public radio member stations and the passionate NPR community. NPR Music creates and distributes inventive music coverage across multiple platforms – from web, to radio, to podcast, to mobile, to social media, to live events – with first listens to new albums, live performances, concerts at the Tiny Desk, interviews, reviews and blogs.
NPR Music’s “50 Favorite Albums of 2011”
Adele: 21
Alexandre Tharaud Scarlatti: Sonatas
Antlers: Burst Apart
Ashton Shepherd: Where Country Grows
Ballake Sissoko & Vincent Segal: Chamber Music
Beirut: The Rip Tide
Beyonce: 4
Bombino: Agadez
Bon Iver: Bon Ivre
Book Of Mormon: Original Cast Recording
Bright Eyes: The People's Key
Brooklyn Rider: Brooklyn Rider Plays Philip Glass
Captain Black Big Band: Captain Black Big Band
Civil Wars: Barton Hallow
Colin Stetson: New History Warfare, Vol. 2: Judges
Cormorant: Dwellings
Crash Ensemble: Gra Agus Bas
Davila 666: Tan Bajo
Demdike Stare: Tryptych
Ebene Quartet: Fiction
Eric Church: Chief
Frank Ocean: Nostalgia, ULTRA
F---- Up: David Comes To Life
Girl In A Coma: Exits And All The Rest
Glenn Jones: The Wanting
Gretchen Parlato: The Lost And Found
James Blake: James Blake
Jay-Z & Kanye West: Watch The Throne
Joseph Calleja: The Maltese Tenor
Julianna Barwick: The Magic Place
June Tabor: Ashore
Kendrick Lamar: Section.80
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins: Diamond Mine
La Vida Boheme: Nuestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Vladimir Jurowski): Mahler: Symphony No. 2 – Resurrection
Los Rakas: Chancletas Y Camisetas Bordada
Miguel Zenon: Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook
PJ Harvey: Let England Shake
Radiohead: The King Of Limbs
Roots: undun
Shabazz Palaces: Black Up
Sonny Rollins Road: Shows Vol. 2
St. Vincent: Strange Mercy
STS: The Illustrious
Tim Hecker: Ravedeath, 1972
Tom Waits: Bad As Me
Tommy Guerrero: Lifeboats & Follies
tUnE-yArDs: w h o k i l l
Wilco: The Whole Love
Wye Oak: Civilian
Friday, December 2, 2011
End o' week musings
Weird is how I feel today. This is day two of power outtages in my area, including my office...
I was off last week and began an adventure Sunday, heading to a cabin in Big Bear with my friend and two soon-to-be new friends. By the time we settled in, snow was lightly falling and coating everything. In the morning when I opened my eyes, I was looking out the window as if inside a snow globe- it was sooo beautiful! We left Wednesday with some snow still sticking to the earth, but all of it was gone from the trees.
While "up the hill," I went on walks, sat by the fireplace, fed the birds peanuts and just relaxed. On Monday afternoon I realized that I felt like Jello- my body was totally relaxed! We also went into the village and wandered the shops (I found a nice book store and a very cool Native America shop). We ate out a couple of times- the Himalayan, which was absolutely wonderful, and a Mexican restaurant that was quite good as well. The best part, however, was making snow angels and having a snowball fight. I also really got a kick out of the carved bear place, where we took turns sitting on big wooden bears with saddles and posing for photos. Yes, it was a terrific trip!!
I arrived home Wednesday to sad news. My friend (and Carin's father) Obie had passed away that morning. I did a few needed things around the house and took off again to stay with Carin for a couple of days. The weirdest thing was that Tuffy (Carin's dad's cat) wouldn't leave me alone. He had to be sitting next to me touching me or sitting on me the whole time I was there. At points, the kitty was in my lap with one of his arms around my waist, like he was hugging me. .. Maybe he knew...
Thanksgiving was interesting. We played the "Twilight Zone" game. Tom, Carin and I each guess which episode would be shown next on the television and if we were wrong, we guessed which one was being shown. Carin assigned points to our wins- she and I both scored 6 and Tom was the winner with 7. The big trick was you couldn't guess something that had been selected before nor could you pick the same thing as someone else at any time. The only prize was knowing you guessed right and perhaps, for me, having a nice cat purring in your lap.
For our Thanksgiving dinner, we enjoyed ribs and macaroni and cheese. Different, but yummy! And a good foil for the champagne with strawberries we had been sipping all day.
Saturday, I went to the grocery store to get some produce for soup. While there, they announced all fresh turkeys were available for $5 each. I bought two and froze one and cooked the other. I have cut both of the turkeys up and made little packages to cook later for different meals. I'll be eating turkey for at least three months ha ha ha!
Other that rehearsal for my gig tomorrow and the crazy windstorm, my life has been on the quiet side this week. At my show, I will be playing percussion instruments and singing with Ad Hoc Consort, here's the skinny... we're performing from 3-6:30 p.m.
The Rains House
8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga
will host a Christmas-themed open house
from 3 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 3.
There will be hot cider and cookies offered at the Civil War-era residence.
Donations are $3; $2 for children age 5 to 11.
Drop by for a happy dose of history and music. I'll be the one in the Victorian gown!
I'm still sorting out next week, but I'm sure there will be something exciting coming my way.
In rotation this week: Dead Lay Waiting, Lapia's Gold, Five Finger Death Punch and Overkill.
Photos we DON'T got 'em: Since I cannot access the computer in my office where my photos are stored, you'll just have to imagine me in the snow until next week.
Thought o' the week: Stay calm. Yes, disaster struck, it wasn't that awful for me and most of my co-workers, but still, some went into panic mode. The main problem seems to be that some people just don't handle change well and especially if it's under pressure of some kind. By keeping your cool. you can work through the difficulties and still be productive. (I managed to book some interviews and tie up some other loose ends yesterday with my cell phone and later at home on my computer).
When things get crazy, it's better to take a deep breath, think things through and then act. You'll be safer and accomplish more. Plus you'll sleep better because you did your best. Hopefully back to normalcy by Monday!!
Keep on rockin'
Mickie
I was off last week and began an adventure Sunday, heading to a cabin in Big Bear with my friend and two soon-to-be new friends. By the time we settled in, snow was lightly falling and coating everything. In the morning when I opened my eyes, I was looking out the window as if inside a snow globe- it was sooo beautiful! We left Wednesday with some snow still sticking to the earth, but all of it was gone from the trees.
While "up the hill," I went on walks, sat by the fireplace, fed the birds peanuts and just relaxed. On Monday afternoon I realized that I felt like Jello- my body was totally relaxed! We also went into the village and wandered the shops (I found a nice book store and a very cool Native America shop). We ate out a couple of times- the Himalayan, which was absolutely wonderful, and a Mexican restaurant that was quite good as well. The best part, however, was making snow angels and having a snowball fight. I also really got a kick out of the carved bear place, where we took turns sitting on big wooden bears with saddles and posing for photos. Yes, it was a terrific trip!!
I arrived home Wednesday to sad news. My friend (and Carin's father) Obie had passed away that morning. I did a few needed things around the house and took off again to stay with Carin for a couple of days. The weirdest thing was that Tuffy (Carin's dad's cat) wouldn't leave me alone. He had to be sitting next to me touching me or sitting on me the whole time I was there. At points, the kitty was in my lap with one of his arms around my waist, like he was hugging me. .. Maybe he knew...
Thanksgiving was interesting. We played the "Twilight Zone" game. Tom, Carin and I each guess which episode would be shown next on the television and if we were wrong, we guessed which one was being shown. Carin assigned points to our wins- she and I both scored 6 and Tom was the winner with 7. The big trick was you couldn't guess something that had been selected before nor could you pick the same thing as someone else at any time. The only prize was knowing you guessed right and perhaps, for me, having a nice cat purring in your lap.
For our Thanksgiving dinner, we enjoyed ribs and macaroni and cheese. Different, but yummy! And a good foil for the champagne with strawberries we had been sipping all day.
Saturday, I went to the grocery store to get some produce for soup. While there, they announced all fresh turkeys were available for $5 each. I bought two and froze one and cooked the other. I have cut both of the turkeys up and made little packages to cook later for different meals. I'll be eating turkey for at least three months ha ha ha!
Other that rehearsal for my gig tomorrow and the crazy windstorm, my life has been on the quiet side this week. At my show, I will be playing percussion instruments and singing with Ad Hoc Consort, here's the skinny... we're performing from 3-6:30 p.m.
The Rains House
8810 Hemlock St., Rancho Cucamonga
will host a Christmas-themed open house
from 3 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 3.
There will be hot cider and cookies offered at the Civil War-era residence.
Donations are $3; $2 for children age 5 to 11.
Drop by for a happy dose of history and music. I'll be the one in the Victorian gown!
I'm still sorting out next week, but I'm sure there will be something exciting coming my way.
In rotation this week: Dead Lay Waiting, Lapia's Gold, Five Finger Death Punch and Overkill.
Photos we DON'T got 'em: Since I cannot access the computer in my office where my photos are stored, you'll just have to imagine me in the snow until next week.
Thought o' the week: Stay calm. Yes, disaster struck, it wasn't that awful for me and most of my co-workers, but still, some went into panic mode. The main problem seems to be that some people just don't handle change well and especially if it's under pressure of some kind. By keeping your cool. you can work through the difficulties and still be productive. (I managed to book some interviews and tie up some other loose ends yesterday with my cell phone and later at home on my computer).
When things get crazy, it's better to take a deep breath, think things through and then act. You'll be safer and accomplish more. Plus you'll sleep better because you did your best. Hopefully back to normalcy by Monday!!
Keep on rockin'
Mickie
Cal Phil launches Musical Instrument Toy Drive in Pasadena through Dec. 18
Cal Phil Maestro Victor Vener is temporarily trading his conductor’s hat for one of Santa’s. In the spirit of giving and sharing the gift of music with people of all ages, Cal Phil is launching its “BE INSTRUMENTAL” Initiative which was created to enrich children’s lives with the magic of music. Cal Phil will kick off the new campaign with a Musical Instrument Toy Drive benefiting underserved and formerly homeless children who currently reside at Euclid Villa in Pasadena. A Union Station Homeless Services’ program, Euclid Villa provides 14 apartments with supportive services for families transitioning out of homelessness.
CAL PHIL’S “BE INSTRUMENTAL” HOLIDAY HAUL 2011 begins Thursday December 1, 2011 and runs through Sunday December 18, 2011. People are encouraged to drop off or send unwrapped toy instruments and other music themed items to the Cal Phil office located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, Suite 2160, Arcadia, CA 91007 (at Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Center). For every donation, Cal Phil will reciprocate with a $25.00 gift certificate.
“Cal Phil firmly believes in the power of music in children’s lives and we are stepping up our efforts by launching our “BE INSTRUMENTAL” Initiative which promotes educating and inspiring children through music,” said Vener. “What better way to launch the initiative than with CAL PHIL’S “BE INSTRUMENTAL” HOLIDAY HAUL 2011. Cal Phil will collect the gifts and personally deliver them to deserving children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to be exposed to music in a tangible way.”
“By creating this event, we are encouraging people to join our efforts and BE INSTRUMENTAL in bringing music into the lives of children of all ages,” continued Vener. “We are thrilled to share the gift of music this year with the children at Euclid Villa, whose families are transitioning out of homelessness.”
Currently there are children ranging from one year old to 18 years old living at Euclid Villa that Cal Phil will present with the donated gifts.
“Union Station Homeless Services is excited and appreciative that children residing at Euclid Villa will be recipients of Cal Phil’s Be Instrumental Holiday Haul this year,” said Rabbi Marv Gross, Union Station Homeless Services CEO. “We provide a comprehensive range of services to help homeless families become self-sufficient and gain the skills, stability and confidence they need to secure permanent housing. The gift of music to less fortunate children will undoubtedly enhance their holidays and in most cases their lives.”
Cal Phil plans to continue the “BE INSTRUMENTAL” campaign year-round as is evident with the highly-anticipated Cal Phil 2012 Festival on the Green concert series. Taking place Saturday evenings on the renovated plush infield of Santa Anita Park, the concerts begin at 7:30pm with pre-concert family friendly activities including pony rides, a musical instrument petting zoo and playground for the kids beginning at 5:30pm.
Go to www.calphil.org for more information.
CAL PHIL’S “BE INSTRUMENTAL” HOLIDAY HAUL 2011 begins Thursday December 1, 2011 and runs through Sunday December 18, 2011. People are encouraged to drop off or send unwrapped toy instruments and other music themed items to the Cal Phil office located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, Suite 2160, Arcadia, CA 91007 (at Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Center). For every donation, Cal Phil will reciprocate with a $25.00 gift certificate.
“Cal Phil firmly believes in the power of music in children’s lives and we are stepping up our efforts by launching our “BE INSTRUMENTAL” Initiative which promotes educating and inspiring children through music,” said Vener. “What better way to launch the initiative than with CAL PHIL’S “BE INSTRUMENTAL” HOLIDAY HAUL 2011. Cal Phil will collect the gifts and personally deliver them to deserving children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to be exposed to music in a tangible way.”
“By creating this event, we are encouraging people to join our efforts and BE INSTRUMENTAL in bringing music into the lives of children of all ages,” continued Vener. “We are thrilled to share the gift of music this year with the children at Euclid Villa, whose families are transitioning out of homelessness.”
Currently there are children ranging from one year old to 18 years old living at Euclid Villa that Cal Phil will present with the donated gifts.
“Union Station Homeless Services is excited and appreciative that children residing at Euclid Villa will be recipients of Cal Phil’s Be Instrumental Holiday Haul this year,” said Rabbi Marv Gross, Union Station Homeless Services CEO. “We provide a comprehensive range of services to help homeless families become self-sufficient and gain the skills, stability and confidence they need to secure permanent housing. The gift of music to less fortunate children will undoubtedly enhance their holidays and in most cases their lives.”
Cal Phil plans to continue the “BE INSTRUMENTAL” campaign year-round as is evident with the highly-anticipated Cal Phil 2012 Festival on the Green concert series. Taking place Saturday evenings on the renovated plush infield of Santa Anita Park, the concerts begin at 7:30pm with pre-concert family friendly activities including pony rides, a musical instrument petting zoo and playground for the kids beginning at 5:30pm.
Go to www.calphil.org for more information.
Tennis to release album and on tour
The much anticipated second album from Denver-based Tennis, Young and Old, is set for release February 14, 2012 on Fat Possum Records. Their widely praised debut Cape Dory, which The Wall Street Journal called “a winsome set of breezy pop songs,” was released earlier this year. For their forthcoming album guitarist Patrick Riley, vocalist Aliana Moore and drummer James Barone headed to Nashville to work with The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney. The first single from these sessions, “Origins,” will be released on limited edition on blue 7” vinyl on December 6 via Forest Family Records. Over the last few months, Tennis has also released a series of covers as free downloads including “Is It True” by Brenda Lee and their take of “Tell Her No” by The Zombies. To support the new 7” and road rehearse new songs, the band will embark on a December run of west coast dates with The Miniature Tigers supporting. See below for more information.
After the success of their first album and touring for the better part of a year that included shows as far away as Moscow, Riley and Moore returned home and realized what was initially a bedroom-recording project had quickly evolved into a band. The challenge of a second record was upon them, but songwriting came quickly and in three months the duo had most of the material for their new album. The goal this time was to mature and vary their sound. Riley describes the new direction as “Stevie Nicks going through a Motown phase.” By the time they hooked up with Carney, they had fleshed out most of the songs that would comprise Young and Old. With their friend and mentor at the producer helm, the recording progressed naturally and within three weeks the album was done. While their debut was written with a third touring member in mind, the new album is written and recorded with the addition of a fourth.Tennis was born of Riley and Moore’s nearly seven-month sailing trip, which consisted of selling all their possessions, purchasing an old sailboat, repairing it, and cruising up and down the eastern seaboard. Upon returning home, the duo began writing music together as a way to document the history of their shared experience. The result was Cape Dory, an intimate and concise recollection of life on a 30-foot sloop. Tennis received more than 50 thousand listens to the free tracks they posted online and was promptly signed to Fat Possum Records.
TENNIS TOUR
December 6 The Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
December 7 The Satellite Los Angeles, CA
December 8 The Casbah San Diego, CA
December 9 Velvet Jones Santa Barbara, CA
December 10 Bottom Of The Hill Santa Francisco, CA
December 12 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
December 13 The Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, BC
December 14 Crocodile Cafe Seattle, WA
December 17 Hi-Dive Denver, CO
After the success of their first album and touring for the better part of a year that included shows as far away as Moscow, Riley and Moore returned home and realized what was initially a bedroom-recording project had quickly evolved into a band. The challenge of a second record was upon them, but songwriting came quickly and in three months the duo had most of the material for their new album. The goal this time was to mature and vary their sound. Riley describes the new direction as “Stevie Nicks going through a Motown phase.” By the time they hooked up with Carney, they had fleshed out most of the songs that would comprise Young and Old. With their friend and mentor at the producer helm, the recording progressed naturally and within three weeks the album was done. While their debut was written with a third touring member in mind, the new album is written and recorded with the addition of a fourth.Tennis was born of Riley and Moore’s nearly seven-month sailing trip, which consisted of selling all their possessions, purchasing an old sailboat, repairing it, and cruising up and down the eastern seaboard. Upon returning home, the duo began writing music together as a way to document the history of their shared experience. The result was Cape Dory, an intimate and concise recollection of life on a 30-foot sloop. Tennis received more than 50 thousand listens to the free tracks they posted online and was promptly signed to Fat Possum Records.
TENNIS TOUR
December 6 The Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ
December 7 The Satellite Los Angeles, CA
December 8 The Casbah San Diego, CA
December 9 Velvet Jones Santa Barbara, CA
December 10 Bottom Of The Hill Santa Francisco, CA
December 12 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
December 13 The Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, BC
December 14 Crocodile Cafe Seattle, WA
December 17 Hi-Dive Denver, CO
Shimmy Showcase Sunday in Long Beach
December 4 – Abraiha returns to host her first Shimmyshowcase at Viento y Agua and the lovely Tahma, IrinaXara, Nadirah, and Jade will be performing!
DANCERS—please read our upcoming schedule below for performance opportunities in 2012!
Everyone is invited for a relaxing evening among friends. Select your favorite beverage, hot or cold, from an assortment of coffees, teas, smoothies or juice; add to that a tasty sandwich or pastry; and then seat yourself in the entertainment area to enjoy some really great dancing at NO cover charge!
SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.
Note—N405-W22 (7th St) transition is closed for construction, so for those coming from the south, the best way is to exit the 405 at Westminster as the detour indicates. Then take Westminster through the PCH intersection until it turns into 2nd street. Take the first right immediately after the bridge and an immediate left. That street will turn into 4th and Viento Y Aqua will be on the right.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show time (earlier if you’re a performer!), so you can first stop at the refreshment counter to get a delicious beverage, snack or sandwich; then head for the show area and grab a seat so you don’t miss any of our great performers!
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Below is our upcoming schedule for the next several Sundays. If you are a dancer interested in performing at an upcoming showcase, please read on to see which showcases have openings and then send an email with your preference to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com
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~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~
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December 11 – Shimmyshowcase presents an extra-special program hosted by Katerina with live traditional Turkish and Sufi music by SAF MAVI. Our featured guest performers Katerina & the Kabuki Dolls, Strawberry Butterfly, Akasha Star, Sarah al Nour, Taji, Lee Ali and Marguerite, all astounding dancers, will make this one Shimmyshowcase you don’t want to miss. Tell all your friends to be sure and head for Viento y Agua this evening for our 5:30 pm show!
December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates the holidays and her birthday with a perfect theme – “Presents.” Jeweled, feathered, furred, silky and decadent gifts, wonderful surprises wrapped up with a big satin bow! Join Saviya on her special day and be gifted by the incredibly creative and talented dancing of Raks Bahlam, Kamar, Anastasia, Draca and Ilana.
December 25 –NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 1 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 8 – The New Year is about beginnings—the start of another year brings new resolutions. Xandra celebrates the anniversary of her beginning with co-coordinator Draca. Joining them will be Beach Bellies with the lovely Meredith. They would love to hear from another dancer or two to help celebrate the New Year and begin a new Shimmyshowcase season in our new Viento y Agua home. Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform!
January 15 – Saviya is your hostess for this Shimmyshowcase, and she would love to hear from dancers who would like to perform! If you would like to dance on this evening, please send us an email at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.
for Shimmyshowcase information & pictures, please visit our Blog at http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/
DANCERS—please read our upcoming schedule below for performance opportunities in 2012!
Everyone is invited for a relaxing evening among friends. Select your favorite beverage, hot or cold, from an assortment of coffees, teas, smoothies or juice; add to that a tasty sandwich or pastry; and then seat yourself in the entertainment area to enjoy some really great dancing at NO cover charge!
SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 5:30 p.m. at Viento y Agua Coffee House in Long Beach at 4007 East 4th Street; 562-434-1182.
Note—N405-W22 (7th St) transition is closed for construction, so for those coming from the south, the best way is to exit the 405 at Westminster as the detour indicates. Then take Westminster through the PCH intersection until it turns into 2nd street. Take the first right immediately after the bridge and an immediate left. That street will turn into 4th and Viento Y Aqua will be on the right.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show time (earlier if you’re a performer!), so you can first stop at the refreshment counter to get a delicious beverage, snack or sandwich; then head for the show area and grab a seat so you don’t miss any of our great performers!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Below is our upcoming schedule for the next several Sundays. If you are a dancer interested in performing at an upcoming showcase, please read on to see which showcases have openings and then send an email with your preference to Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~ UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR ~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
December 11 – Shimmyshowcase presents an extra-special program hosted by Katerina with live traditional Turkish and Sufi music by SAF MAVI. Our featured guest performers Katerina & the Kabuki Dolls, Strawberry Butterfly, Akasha Star, Sarah al Nour, Taji, Lee Ali and Marguerite, all astounding dancers, will make this one Shimmyshowcase you don’t want to miss. Tell all your friends to be sure and head for Viento y Agua this evening for our 5:30 pm show!
December 18 – Saviya hosts our final Shimmyshowcase of 2011 and celebrates the holidays and her birthday with a perfect theme – “Presents.” Jeweled, feathered, furred, silky and decadent gifts, wonderful surprises wrapped up with a big satin bow! Join Saviya on her special day and be gifted by the incredibly creative and talented dancing of Raks Bahlam, Kamar, Anastasia, Draca and Ilana.
December 25 –NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!
January 1 – NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 8 – The New Year is about beginnings—the start of another year brings new resolutions. Xandra celebrates the anniversary of her beginning with co-coordinator Draca. Joining them will be Beach Bellies with the lovely Meredith. They would love to hear from another dancer or two to help celebrate the New Year and begin a new Shimmyshowcase season in our new Viento y Agua home. Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you would like to perform!
January 15 – Saviya is your hostess for this Shimmyshowcase, and she would love to hear from dancers who would like to perform! If you would like to dance on this evening, please send us an email at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.
for Shimmyshowcase information & pictures, please visit our Blog at http://shimmyshowcase.blogspot.com/
Daylight to release EP
Doylestown PA’s DAYLIGHT will release The Difference In Good And Bad Dreams EP January 3 via Run For Cover Records. A music video for the track “Damp” is premiering exclusively on Altpress.com and can be viewed at: http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/premiere_daylight_damp.
Run For Cover has launched a pre order for the EP and 3 new tees at: http://www.runforcoverrecords.com/store.
The Difference In Good And Bad Dreams is Daylight’s third proper EP in as many years and a precursor building up to next year’s much anticipated debut full-length. These four new songs mark the Doylestown, PA quintet’s most focused and diverse record yet. Twinkling leads and Cobain-esque vocal dynamics add space and dimension atop of walls of grungy gained-out guitars. The tempo of the music harkens to brooding, patient mid-90s post-hardcore a la Fugazi or Quicksand, lending to a desperate undercurrent running beneath the songs. The thick rhythm section and spacious, huge drum parts are perfectly written to support some of the bands catchiest and biggest vocal hooks to date. Daylight’s signature unrelenting lyrical depression continues yet with a more melodic and dynamic vocal approach, complimenting the band's musical progression. With this EP, the band has effectively carved out it’s own notch in the contemporary punk movement, paving the way for a breathtaking debut LP in 2012.
www.facebook.com/daylightpawww.runforcoverrecords.com
http://www.twitter.com/rfcrecords
http://www.facebook.com/runforcoverrecords
Run For Cover has launched a pre order for the EP and 3 new tees at: http://www.runforcoverrecords.com/store.
The Difference In Good And Bad Dreams is Daylight’s third proper EP in as many years and a precursor building up to next year’s much anticipated debut full-length. These four new songs mark the Doylestown, PA quintet’s most focused and diverse record yet. Twinkling leads and Cobain-esque vocal dynamics add space and dimension atop of walls of grungy gained-out guitars. The tempo of the music harkens to brooding, patient mid-90s post-hardcore a la Fugazi or Quicksand, lending to a desperate undercurrent running beneath the songs. The thick rhythm section and spacious, huge drum parts are perfectly written to support some of the bands catchiest and biggest vocal hooks to date. Daylight’s signature unrelenting lyrical depression continues yet with a more melodic and dynamic vocal approach, complimenting the band's musical progression. With this EP, the band has effectively carved out it’s own notch in the contemporary punk movement, paving the way for a breathtaking debut LP in 2012.
www.facebook.com/daylightpawww.runforcoverrecords.com
http://www.twitter.com/rfcrecords
http://www.facebook.com/runforcoverrecords
Make Do and Mend signs with Rise Records
Make Do and Mend
Sign with Rise Records
Band to Begin Recording in Feb with Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Rocky Votolato, Minus The Bear, Botch)
Album Expected Summer 2012
Hartford, CT punk rock band Make Do and Mend will release a full-length album on Rise Records in 2012.
Make Do and Mend will begin recording their Rise Records debut full-length in February with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Rocky Votolato, Minus The Bear, Botch). The forthcoming LP will serve as the follow-up to the band’s highly acclaimed End Measured Mile, which was released in October 2010. Watch for a summer 2012 release date.
Drummer Matthew Carroll says, “So it is true, we have signed with Rise Records. We are so excited to be a part of the hardest working record label in music today. We are going to go into the studio in February and make the best MDAM record to date for you all. Thank you so much for your continued support.”
Later this month, Make Do and Mend will join mewithoutYou, Screaming Females and Aficionado, as support on Thursday’s final live shows (see dates below). The band will be overseas in April for appearances at the Groezrock and Monsterbash festivals with a full European and UK tour to follow.
www.facebook.com/makedoandmendband
www.riserecords.com
Sign with Rise Records
Band to Begin Recording in Feb with Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Rocky Votolato, Minus The Bear, Botch)
Album Expected Summer 2012
Hartford, CT punk rock band Make Do and Mend will release a full-length album on Rise Records in 2012.
Make Do and Mend will begin recording their Rise Records debut full-length in February with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Rocky Votolato, Minus The Bear, Botch). The forthcoming LP will serve as the follow-up to the band’s highly acclaimed End Measured Mile, which was released in October 2010. Watch for a summer 2012 release date.
Drummer Matthew Carroll says, “So it is true, we have signed with Rise Records. We are so excited to be a part of the hardest working record label in music today. We are going to go into the studio in February and make the best MDAM record to date for you all. Thank you so much for your continued support.”
Later this month, Make Do and Mend will join mewithoutYou, Screaming Females and Aficionado, as support on Thursday’s final live shows (see dates below). The band will be overseas in April for appearances at the Groezrock and Monsterbash festivals with a full European and UK tour to follow.
www.facebook.com/makedoandmendband
www.riserecords.com
LA Chamber Orchestra concert Feb. 25 in Pasadena
LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTA - Bach Magnificat
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 pm
Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. Saint John Avenue, Pasadena, 91123
Music Director Jeffrey Kahane serves as musical "tour guide" for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's annual "Discover" program on Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 pm, at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, which this season features a special one-night-only exploration of Bach’s Magnificat, a pinnacle in choral literature, in collaboration with the USC Thornton Chamber Singers, the school's premier choir, directed by Jo-Michael Scheibe.
TICKET INFORMATION: $25-$110; www.laco.org, 213 622 7001
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 pm
Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. Saint John Avenue, Pasadena, 91123
Music Director Jeffrey Kahane serves as musical "tour guide" for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's annual "Discover" program on Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 pm, at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, which this season features a special one-night-only exploration of Bach’s Magnificat, a pinnacle in choral literature, in collaboration with the USC Thornton Chamber Singers, the school's premier choir, directed by Jo-Michael Scheibe.
TICKET INFORMATION: $25-$110; www.laco.org, 213 622 7001
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