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Musical Notes: Musician/Composer Danny Klass Talk about Inspiration Behind His Music #Podcast!
October 10, 2013 | 
Author It’s always interesting to me to talk to a musician or composer or performer outside of my typical genres of pop, indie, top 40 or alternative music. I find the people who do contemporary updates on versions of classic ballads/pop music from 30′s on forward or country-western (not typically what is on my list of music genres) is often interesting and even challenges me to open up my mind, my heart and my musical ear to something new– often with great results. I loved talking to Brian Culbertson & suddenly found myself back intensely into jazz for a long time. I found a couple of R&B singers who were so great.. and I wound up falling back into my R&B and soul groove (yeah yeah– it’s true. When I was in high school, my best friend was Japanese and she loved R&B and got me hooked on it — as a few other genres too. She made sure I knew how to dance too. That’s what BFF’s are for).
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LA’s Broken Anchor Hits LA with CD Release Party at El Cid on 9/19. Celebrate “Fresh Lemonade” Debut!
Looking for some hot new music to spark your friends attention and add to your personal “cool’ factor? Check out Broken Anchor– an LA-based group that “recalls blue-eyed rock ‘n’ roll of the golden days refocused through a folk lens,” (WXPN The Key) on the new LP Fresh Lemonade that drops TODAY. (I am nothing if not timely!)
Digging this new sound- and how it’s still reminiscent of sounds from other genres and bands yet still very distinctive– Broken Anchor is sure to have a tune or two at least to haunt you!
Music Notes: Cred.fm Gives You the Opportunity to Curate Your Music Playlist or Pick Pre-Selected Genres Playlists!
Here’s what’s hot on the music front. Cred.fum –a new start-up in the music world — allows people to not only gather pre-curated music but also create your own play-lists (much like I Heart Radio) but with a significant difference. Cred users earn higher Cred scores than friends and earn perks with by following, playing and hunting down their favorite bands. Spend points to upgrade your DJ avatar and your party room and attract legions of followers. Recommend bands before they become popular and get Cred for being ahead of the pack (People who are flying under the radar like Jay Nash, Sonnet, Mike Vitale, Milk Carton Kids,
Keaton Simons, David & Devine, Curtis Peoples + Slew of Musicians Play for Benefit Concert at Hotel Cafe 4/21!
Shout it Out Promotions and GreenRoots Present are proud to bring you a fundraising concert for the Silent War Foundation, with special surprise guests at Hollywood’s own Hotel Cafe - April 21, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m.
Are Allergies Making You Sniffle (or-worse- the FLU?), Try the Latest in Vitamin Presentations!
It’s currently allergy season — unless you are back east or in the midwest where there’s snow and soon you will have LOTS of allergens and pollens to worry about. However, one of the things that you can do besides taking antihistamines to stay healthy is taking a multi-vitamin. Yeah– I know that big pills are hard to swallow and often have an HORRID after-taste.
Instead follow the lead of some of the people who have been on NBC”s THE VOICE — where a strong singing voice requires practice, discipline, healthy eating & drinking habits as well as a healthy body.
Comments ClosedSizzling New Band “Fallen Riviera” Drops a New CD & Hot New Videos!
Going to turn Sundays into music days– where I feature at least a couple of videos either from bands I am reviewing or music that fits the mood of the season or my personal moments.
LA Peeps Affordable Fashion: Score Vintage & Designer Clothing For Less!! March 16!!
What fashionista or savvy shopper doesn’t want to save bucks? Even smart guys like to save a few bucks on some cool threads.
I am excited to share an awesome upcoming event:
More than a Musician: Cheryl B Engelhardt Talks about Ways to Market Yourself beyond a Touring Musician! Podcast #2
As a successful musician, composer, and career coach, Cheryl B. Engelhardt has survived her share of bumps and bruises- not just in love but in her career too. We are back with part 2 of the podcast discussion on Cheryl B Engelhart’s career and how she’ has managed to not only go the distance as a musician but really create something unique and substantial outside of touring with a band.
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