PLUS @ HOB 12/28/08

Greetings everyone!
Well here it is again people - the 5th annual holiday jam at the House of Blues is coming up.
http://www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=550
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  This year it's on the 28th, which is a Sunday. Traditionally we have always done the 26th every year, but Michael Stanley swooped in early and took the Friday AND Saturday, so we had to take what was left. No worries though, I feel fortunate that HOB would even see fit to have us back like this every year. So that being said, I think this year's show is going to especially hot because we have opening for us the award winning Afrobeat ensemble, Mifune! http://mifunemusic.com/
  Fresh off their new CD release, Mifune has the energy and groove driven power to blast things off and get booties movin' from the first note, so I encourage you to get there early and check 'em out if you never have before. They opened for First Light at our 10 Yr. Reunion show at Nautica this past June, and PLUS Band's upcoming new CD is being recorded at Mifune's studios as we speak.
  This joining of forces is indicative of a new era of collaboration and cooperation between the best of Cleveland's music community, spearheaded by Cleveland's own Little Fish Records. For too long we've been separated in this town. It's time to come together, because from unity comes strength. It's what I and others have been saying for so many years, and now I can see the movement happening. It's time for Cleveland to come into its own - who's on board?
  Anyway, it occurred to me that I'd like to do something different this year, and ask you what you'd like to hear in our set at HOB. I know you all have your favorites and I'm just curious to know what they are. So hit me, and let me know what would really float your boat at the show this year. The songs that get the most requests will go into the set, cool? Also, anyone with an artistic inclination who might want to take a shot at designing our new CD cover, I'd love to see what you come up with. Here are the proposed titles for the CD right now - choose your favorite and go for it:

1. Music To The Rescue
2. Leave A Trail
3. A New Day

If yours is chosen, it will mean a whole lot of special treatment for you in the coming year. Submit all entries to losplus@sbcglobal.net in jpeg, bmp or pdf format.
  I guess that's all for now. As we come to another year's end I find myself in a reflective mood - looking back on all the days past and feeling really blessed and thankful for all I've been allowed to do, for the people in my life, old friends and new, health and strength, for hope and change to come, and for all your love and support. As always, I hope to be able to continue to channel the joy I get from playing music and singing a song to each and every one of you and your children too. It's what I live for, positively!

Take care and be well. I hope to see you soon.

Peace & Love,
Carlos

 

Happy Thanksgiving Day to all. Just a reminder, Night Vision Classical and Film Soundtracks at Live365
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After all, you deserve a quiet time.

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I slide through the wasteland that's my world
My hunger takes your life, preyed on to keep me alive, yeah
Mercy's all that you need, mercy's empty in me

Can't you feel the poison rising out of the morning and into the night
You can feel my strength destroy you straight to the heart from the venomous bite

That's right I shed my skin tonight but my fangs are hard to hide
And you know that you're going to die, yeah
Mercy's all that you need, mercy's empty in me

Can't you feel the poison rising out of the morning and clear through the night
You can feel my strength destroy you straight to the heart from the venomous bite

I can't regret, can't escape decisions made for me, no control
Fire that burns but never dies, wrapped around I'll bury my fangs inside

Making my way through the night you're still in my sight
You're runnin' away cuz ya know you can't hide
My instincts are cold blooded hate; to you I'm the bearer of fate
Wrong place and now the wrong time, now terror is all that you'll find

Can't you feel the poison rising, straight to the heart of the venomous bite...

Cant you feel the poison rising, out of the morning and clear through the night
You can feel my strength destroy you straight to the heart from the venomous bite

I can't regret, can't escape decisions made for me, no control
Fire that burns but never dies, wrapped around I'll bury my fangs inside

Stay inside tonight - you're out there all alone
Vanish from my sites - venomous control
You won't make it right- my appetite has grown
Lost the final fight - no love will be shown

Stay inside tonight - you're out there all alone
Vanish from my sites - venomous control
You can't make it right - my appetite has grown
Lost the final fight - no love will be shown

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Pink " Can't Take Me Home"  [ R&B]
Jagged Eddge " Heartbreak" [R&B]


Mo  Thugs Family Scriptures " Chapter II: Family Reunion"  [Rap]
Adina Howard " DO you Wanna Ride" [Rap]
Red Man "Dare Iz A Darkside"  [ Rap]



Montero Pablo " Pidemelo todo" [ International Latin]
Luis Angel " Mirando Hacia El Sur" [ International Latin]
Banda Maguey " Escorpion"  [ iNternational Latin]

Teddy Phillips " Great concert in the sky"

Lee Johhny " Greatest Hits"  [Folk Country]

Kid Silver " Dead City Sunbeams" [Rock]

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New Indie Jazz guitarist, Dave Percell is quickly gaining exposure and popularity as at least 3 radio stations have picked him up last week.  Awesomeradio.net has released that since airing his tunes, "He has grown quite a fan base." 
FYI- Awesomeradio.net has selected Dave Percell as a featured Indie Artist to Showcase for 1 hour on their Wedensday morning Indie Showcase @ 4am EST.

Another Jazz Radio Station, The Jazz Suite, has picked up his track "Right of Way" and has it rotating in their broadcast.




 Cindy D'Adamo  Radio Scout and Artist Management - has called 'No Turning Back' a Radio oriented song - crossing the bridge between Jazz and Adult Contemporary.  She says, "There is a very catchy rhythm and a great hook to this tune which I am betting will bring you back for more of the music of Dave Percell.

Mel from V Radio "The Smooth Jazz Experience" received Dave Percell's tracks and has said, I listened to Dave Percell's music and fell in love!!  He is fantastic!!!  I had to go to his site and listen to the rest of it and listened over and over again!!  He will be on the show tonight!!

Check out Dave Percell for yourself at http://www.Davepercell.com and see what the hype is all about.

The Cleveland Pops Orchestra will be playing at a holiday concert on Saturday December 6th at Avon Lake High School at 7:30PM.  Tickets are available for $30 each through the Avon/Avon Lake Rotary.  This is a nice holiday concert that features the local school choir and is a great way to have a local evening without going downtown.

See attached link for more information.

http://www.avonlakerotary.org/

Music Review For Dave Percell

Thursday, October 23, 2008
Music Review- Dave Percell
Author: Cindy D'Adamo  CEO LadyLake Management
Category:  Music

I stumbled across Dave somehow on the MySpace journey, and was given two tracks for radio promotion, however I must begin my first Music Review Blog with the sound of Dave Percell.

The first track I heard was 'Into The Light', which immediately took me to the Lindsey Bickingham song 'Django' from Buckingham/Nicks. It has a similar flavor-full of sunlit passes which are akin to driving down the California coast with the wind in your hair. The song is a journey in itself, and I highly recommend it to any fans of intricate guitar work of any genre.

The other track I was sent was called 'No Turning Back'. This is a more radio-oriented song, croosing the bridge between Jazz and Adult Contemporary. There is a very catchy rhythm and a great hook to this tune which I am betting will bring you back for more of the music of Dave Percell.

Please check out Dave's music on MySpace here: http://www.myspace.com/davepercell

Enjoy!

Dave Percell available on Itunes

LAYDEN THE BAND

...That band is RUSH.

Love them or hate them, RUSH has been a force in music for almost 35 years.  While staying away from the mainstream media, RUSH continues to create music as their fanbase grows.  They should be in thr rock hall for these reasons:

1)  RUSH has had 24 consecutive gold and platnium albums, only 4 other groups have more.  The Beattles, Aerosmith, KISS and the Rolling Stones.

2)  The talent level is second to none.   All 3 band members produce music that sounds as if 5 or 6 are playing.  All have won awards with their respective instruments.

3)  Many younger bands like Metallica, Tool, Foo Fighters have mentioned that RUSH has influenced their music.

You might not like Progressive Rock but their musical talent, consistent lineup (hasn't changed since 1974) have led to continued success.

All of this is certainly enough reason for election into the Rock Hall.