Friday, October 29, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
'Wake Up!'
When a top music executive found out that John Legend was working with the Roots on an album dedicated to social change and activism, he didn't give Legend words of encouragement.
"What the hell are you doing?" is what Legend recalls that executive saying.
Full Article HERE
I find this funny because it's like "Oh yeah? You want to make a song with 50 cent about making it rain and smackin' hoes? GREEN LIGHT!" Then it's like "Wait you want to make an album with The Roots on social change and activism? Seriously? Are you out of your effing mind?"
I would love to know who the exec was. Possibly an Illuminati member? lol I'm seriously curious to know what usual cyclical breeding of negativity he/she's responsible for.
As for the album, I personally can't wait to hear it and plan on bumping the ish out of it.
More on the article... I found it funny that Legend gave his demo to Quest back in the day at a U of Penn event and Quest circular filed it. Another example of A BUSINESS OPP MISSED! A&Rs, Execs, Decision makers take a note to the album title and Wake UP! GET THE BLING OUT OF YOUR EYES AND TURN DOWN THE RADIO IN YOUR SLS AMG there's TALENT a brewin'!
I-M
Making the BEST of a situation. Atomic Tom
Still Can't Get Enough of this performance. Watch as "Atomic Tom" performs on a NYC subway.
"In October of 2010, New York's Atomic Tom had their instruments stolen ... fortunately ...they know how to improvise."
The resulting video shot aboard the B train on the Manhattan Bridge got a million views on YouTube in three days.
The single hit No. 83 on the iTunes chart, ahead of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." And the band's first album hit iTunes' top 10.
"It's pretty crazy," said Benjamin Espiritu, the 24-year-old with the big idea. "I mean, honestly ..." NY Daily
Full Article Yahoo
"In October of 2010, New York's Atomic Tom had their instruments stolen ... fortunately ...they know how to improvise."
The resulting video shot aboard the B train on the Manhattan Bridge got a million views on YouTube in three days.
The single hit No. 83 on the iTunes chart, ahead of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." And the band's first album hit iTunes' top 10.
"It's pretty crazy," said Benjamin Espiritu, the 24-year-old with the big idea. "I mean, honestly ..." NY Daily
Full Article Yahoo
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Love Revival Anyone?
If someone ever comes up to you and asks you if you want to have a love revival, say yes.
Last weekend I was able to experience one of my own and I wasn't disappointed.
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra made me feel like I was 12 years old and at my first concert. The energy was absolutely amazing and the show, THE SHOW was one that I will never forget.
The Story:
It all started when I was sitting down and eating meatballs. I suddenly heard a horn reminiscent of the kind you would hear during a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans... I thought to myself. "Got-Damn these meatballs are good!" Then I realized even though the meatballs were good, it wasn't about the meatballs! There really was an actual Mardi Gras marching band coming towards my face, but this was no ordinary Mardi Gras band, this was Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, a 12-piece explosion of righteousness that blends New Orleans party music, Soul in the style of Ray Charles and Al Green, a good helping of jam-bandy Roots Rock and a righteous splash of good, upbeat Gospel without the religious overtones (They like to call it "secular gospel").
I was hooked. My feet were moving, I was dancing and I knew right then and there that I had to make time to see them live that evening. WHAT GREAT PROMOTION!
As stated before... I wasn't disappointed. They put on a great show at the Rusty Rudder, and I will be on the lookout for them to come to Philly to do the same thing. Video below! EN-JOY!
A Child Shall Lead
Brother Joscephus & the LRRO | Myspace Music Videos
I-M
Last weekend I was able to experience one of my own and I wasn't disappointed.
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra made me feel like I was 12 years old and at my first concert. The energy was absolutely amazing and the show, THE SHOW was one that I will never forget.
The Story:
It all started when I was sitting down and eating meatballs. I suddenly heard a horn reminiscent of the kind you would hear during a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans... I thought to myself. "Got-Damn these meatballs are good!" Then I realized even though the meatballs were good, it wasn't about the meatballs! There really was an actual Mardi Gras marching band coming towards my face, but this was no ordinary Mardi Gras band, this was Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, a 12-piece explosion of righteousness that blends New Orleans party music, Soul in the style of Ray Charles and Al Green, a good helping of jam-bandy Roots Rock and a righteous splash of good, upbeat Gospel without the religious overtones (They like to call it "secular gospel").
I was hooked. My feet were moving, I was dancing and I knew right then and there that I had to make time to see them live that evening. WHAT GREAT PROMOTION!
As stated before... I wasn't disappointed. They put on a great show at the Rusty Rudder, and I will be on the lookout for them to come to Philly to do the same thing. Video below! EN-JOY!
A Child Shall Lead
Brother Joscephus & the LRRO | Myspace Music Videos
I-M
Dewey Beach Review
Both DBMC and Chicken Soup are good for the Soul...
All I heard for three days straight, not only coming out of my mouth but out of others as well was, "I'm so happy." There was genuinely a great vibe in the air that I think everyone felt. The mentoring sessions and speed networking sessions were priceless. I believe that I really helped the artists that I spoke with, and it gave me a prime opportunity to network myself. It's places like this where you really get to see the passion behind the music. And, as for the music itself, V. Walls should be proud of her ears. That didn't sound like an indie music conference, it sounded as if it was an indie music awards show. Great artists all around! I don't think I could have ended my summer any better.
That was the quote I gave after returning from what I now think to be one of the best if not THE BEST indie music conference on the East Coast. Once again mad props to Jim Thorpe and Vickie Walls for throwing one amazing shindig. Also, mad props to the bar tender at The Cove... dude knows how to make a drink.
Frank Donato, Me, Steve Szymanski
Yeah, that's me after a couple Jameson and Gingers... see bartender comment above. DBMC truly was a great conference and there truly was a great vibe in the air. And, I'm positive it wasn't from the Irish Whiskey, it was definitely from the great music and networking that went on for three straight days.
Big Ups to the bands/acts/artists that I got a chance to see perform:
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra
Website
Da Rezarekt
Website
Cliff Hillis
Website
The Quelle Source
Website
Fools For Rowan
Website
Find Vienna
Website
Blair Bodine
Website
Bruce Torres
Website
Also, Big Ups to the others that I didn't get a chance to see, but heard they tore it up.
Rod Kim
Website
Hippocampus
Website
Davin McCoy
Website
Avi Wisnia
Website
Glen Landing
Website
Jennings
Website
Tiva Tiva
Website
The Mechanicals
Website
Also, I would like to send a shout out to Cedar Street Studios Website Great hanging out with you Ted Richardson, you're a good guy! I know I've probably forgot or left someone out... just know that it wasn't on purpose! Much respect and love to all whom attended and performed! See you there next year!
I-M
All I heard for three days straight, not only coming out of my mouth but out of others as well was, "I'm so happy." There was genuinely a great vibe in the air that I think everyone felt. The mentoring sessions and speed networking sessions were priceless. I believe that I really helped the artists that I spoke with, and it gave me a prime opportunity to network myself. It's places like this where you really get to see the passion behind the music. And, as for the music itself, V. Walls should be proud of her ears. That didn't sound like an indie music conference, it sounded as if it was an indie music awards show. Great artists all around! I don't think I could have ended my summer any better.
That was the quote I gave after returning from what I now think to be one of the best if not THE BEST indie music conference on the East Coast. Once again mad props to Jim Thorpe and Vickie Walls for throwing one amazing shindig. Also, mad props to the bar tender at The Cove... dude knows how to make a drink.
Yeah, that's me after a couple Jameson and Gingers... see bartender comment above. DBMC truly was a great conference and there truly was a great vibe in the air. And, I'm positive it wasn't from the Irish Whiskey, it was definitely from the great music and networking that went on for three straight days.
Big Ups to the bands/acts/artists that I got a chance to see perform:
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra
Website
Da Rezarekt
Website
Cliff Hillis
Website
The Quelle Source
Website
Fools For Rowan
Website
Find Vienna
Website
Blair Bodine
Website
Bruce Torres
Website
Also, Big Ups to the others that I didn't get a chance to see, but heard they tore it up.
Rod Kim
Website
Hippocampus
Website
Davin McCoy
Website
Avi Wisnia
Website
Glen Landing
Website
Jennings
Website
Tiva Tiva
Website
The Mechanicals
Website
Also, I would like to send a shout out to Cedar Street Studios Website Great hanging out with you Ted Richardson, you're a good guy! I know I've probably forgot or left someone out... just know that it wasn't on purpose! Much respect and love to all whom attended and performed! See you there next year!
I-M
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Dewey Beach Music Conference 2010
Headed down to Dewey Beach tomorrow morning. The Quelle Source is performing Saturday Live @ The Bay Center... across from the Rusty Rudder! 9pm
Monster Entertainment will be represented at the Mentoring Sessions both Friday (12p-4p) and Saturday (12p-3p) Stop by and check us out.
If you have a free weekend, get down there and get a badge. It's going to be a good time, and I have a feeling that these Free Absolut Snow Cones are going to sneak up on me.
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