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About the Artists
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Chris
Valenti - If you've ever been frustrated
by a relationship and you have a somewhat
twisted, sometimes evil, but very healthy
sense of humor, then Chris Valenti is
the artist for you. He's a relationship
expert. Sometimes fronting a high energy
rock band or sometimes standing alone
with only a microphone, his show is part
music, part comedy, part therapy, and
part romance - as well as action, adventure,
mystery and sometimes horror. A philosopher
of love - usually, the kind of love that
did not exactly make it to that 'happily
ever after' place, Chris writes and performs
songs that touch upon the universal truths
of the sometimes frustrating, but often
ridiculously funny life of single people.
www.ChrisValentiMusic.com
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Phil
Johnson isn't angry. Even when
he's screaming at the audience in the
guise of a schizo killing his girlfriend
or a jilted lover insulting every bit
of his ex-lover's femininity, it's done
with a warmth and a knowing glance that
it's all in good fun. It communicates
to the audience that no matter what problems
they're going through, there's always
someone even more screwed up than them.
Phil Johnson is, in fact, a raging optimist.
And better yet, it's all set to music.
Phil deftly wields his guitar, spinning
out one funny scenario after another.
His shows have been called "choreographed
frenzy" and his easy, mellow command
of the stage turns completely demented
on a dime. It's a show with variety, energy,
and originality that definitely pushes
the boundaries. But beyond just entertainment,
Phil seeks to actually communicate something
important… That life is just not as serious
as we all think.
www.RoadsideAttraction.com |
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Doug
Hill (from Nothing Error) began
his project, Nothing Error, with the EP
"I Am Here To Break Your Heart".
He hired a session drummer to perform
the tracks and played everything else
himself. From there, Hill began playing
shows with only an electric guitar and
a microphone. He focused on the stories
behind the songs and drew the audiences
in with his blend of humor and dark subject
matter.
Doug decided it was time to put a backing
band together and return to the energy
of the rock show. Nothing Error has been
playing shows in Oregon and California
blending the story-telling aspect of Doug's
early shows with a high energy rock show.
www.NothingError.com |
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Rayko
(from Dig Jelly) If you enjoy live
performances, DIG JELLY is special to
watch. They have a blend of raw energy
and sex appeal that grabs the attention
of everyone at any given venue. Their
in your face attitude and showmanship
on stage are well received by audiences.
Mind-blowing live performances demonstrate
the band’s unmistakable chemistry and
musicianship. Show after show has proven
to be a testament to their hard work and
dedication. After playing 35 shows in
6 packed weeks during their recent national
tour, they’re ready for everything and
anything more than ever! www.DigJelly.com |
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Tah
Phrum Duh Bush is an oddball amongst
artists. This dude is so askew from
the norm he is often labeled a weirdo-nonconformist-freak...
Hey man this cat just ain’t right! Yet
somehow, strangely his look doesn’t quite
fit the bill! Harnessing the rawness
of Redman, the Energy of the Roots, the
lyrical intricacies of Pharoahe Monch
and the savvy of A Tribe Called Quest,
Tah has been seen on stage doing wide
ranges of craziness. Tah can be found
in the bowels of New York City on a stage
dropping science and knowledge in one
instant and in the next he's stage diving
with a hole-filled parachute with an egg
beater in one hand and a mic in the next.
Consequently, Tah Phrum Duh Bush has chosen
to represent himself as the antithesis
of all; the positive to every negative
and the negative to every positive; an
oxymoron live in the flesh! There
is neither good nor bad. There only is
what is: Sunshine or Pure Shade.
www.FilthyClean.com |
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Rob
Anthony Combining the harmony of
pop with singer-songwriter sensibility
and outlining an acoustic instrumentation
with a rock edge Rob is truly at home.
He occupies a unique musical space by
catching his audience unaware and transporting
them to a place of pure rock pleasure.
The story of Rob Anthony unfolds through
each song on his new album, Inside You
and Inside Me. Beginning with the
dreams of a young man (save that rose
for my grave), progressing through tumultuous
relationships (have I lost what I found,
you're the one, how you went on without
me), struggling through alcohol abuse
and recovery (while yesterday it rained),
dealing with uncertainty (dead end road),
craving true friendship (bring me back
down), wanting to get more out of life
(inside you and inside me) and discovering
peace in spirituality (hold on), Rob discovered
that home is truly where the home is.
www.RobAnthonyMusic.com |
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Traci
Toguchi is a recording artist,
actress, speaker, songwriter, publisher,
model, humanitarian, and entrepreneur.
Her mission is to help people live their
potential through her words, music, and
actions. Traci's album Feel the Breeze
supports her mission through its empowering
messages in songs and stories in the CD's
20 page full-color liner notes. The Honolulu
Advertiser's Wayne Harada says: “Former
Miss Hawaii Traci Toguchi realizes a dream
come true… The album offers uplifting
energy and advice in 15 songs – the power
can be absorbed even through the titles,
such as Feel the Breeze… Toguchi gushes
and bubbles with zeal and passion…” The
Honolulu Star Bulletin's John Berger says:
“…Toguchi has an appealing voice and the
musical arrangements are exceptional…
Music is only half of the package…this
landmark album must also be read in its
entirety to appreciate everything she
has to offer.” www.TraciToguchi.com |
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James
Roy Not every artist starts out
as one. For James Roy,
it took a four-year electrical engineering
degree and a taste of the corporate world
before he realized that life is more about
living than trying to meet the expectations
of others. Each song he writes is a completely
different experience - a different story,
sound, and emotion - and no single track
can describe the rest. From edgy and aggressive
to happy and upbeat, James builds a complex
and changing soundscape that is held together
by one idea: that we can always try something
new and from that we can learn to grow.
With the desire to make a positive impact
and encourage people to think differently,
James released his first music video Rise
Above. Full of strong imagery and vibrant
color, the video exposes his feelings
about discrimination and offers the scenario
of a more progressive and open-minded
society. www.JamesRoyMusic.com |
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Titus
is not your average hip hop artist. Most
hip hop artists aren’t concerned with
inspiring their listeners or painting
a picture of hope for the future, but
this seems to be where Titus shines and
connects with his audience. Imagine an
artist with the passion of a Tupac combined
with catchy hooks and a lyrical content
that comes from his own personal experiences.
“I wanna give these kids out there that
are listening to hip hop, more than just
empty lyrics; I wanna be able to impact
their lives in a positive way”. Titus
has proved that his words are more than
just empty boasting by performing at youth
correctional facilities and schools. He
definitely has clever word play in his
lyrics and a knack for creating commercially
successful songs. This is very much evident
in his lead single, the Movement. With
this deadly combination, you find a deep,
spiritually rooted hip hop artist that
can inspire you and make you think as
well as make you get up and dance.
www.TitusHipHop.com |
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Jannel
Rap There are few singer-songwriters
in which the emotional and personal depth
of life experience envelopes the vocal performance
like southern California singer/songwriter,
Jannel Rap. Rap has an effortless way
of creating naturally relatable songs. There
is truly no competition when you aspire
to be your own best self.
The disappearance of her sister, Gina Bos,
in 2000 launched Jannel in an unexpected
direction. Her desperate search to find
her sister led her to create the non profit,
GINA for Missing Persons. www.411GINA.org
To date: GINA has been involved in over
400 concerts worldwide to bring awareness
to the blight of the missing. GINA received
a huge endorsement at the 2003 & 2006
Grammys with support from artists such as;
Meatloaf, Michael C Ross (Vanessa Carlton,
Christina Aguilara), Susan Gibson (Dixie
Chicks) and more... CHECK OUT HER NEW BAND
CLEMENTINE! www.JannelRap.com |
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Matthew
Cook is an artist from Northern California.
Surrounded by the beauty of our ancient
Redwood Forests, steeped in the stillness
and awe-inspiring power of nature, his art
speaks of a sense of peace and well-being
amid the struggles of being human.
My life is my art and my art is my life.
It has always been thus for me and I have
had interesting and rich experiences for
it. I have been fortunate to be able to
share pieces of that through my music. Over
the years I have developed my own solo piano
style, ‘Folk Jazz’, combining the simplicity,
accessibility and personableness of Folk
Music with some of the heady elements of
Modern Jazz. www.MatthewCook.com
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Mark
Latham Without any solid answers
to the meaning of life, the Mark’s band
has developed a humorous philosophy on the
often bleak state of the world today, managing
to maintain a positive outlook for the future
while continually questioning the basic
ideas of life. Their new disc, Sophomore,
is an eclectic mix of rock, pop, ballads
and jam that explores relationships with
women, god, death, the working masses, adolescence
and the city of angels, all written since
founder/songwriter Mark Latham transplanted
himself from Boston to Los Angeles a few
years back. www.LathamRocks.com |
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Angela
Arana When an artist is labeled
as a Christian artist, is that really
all there is to their music? For an artist
like, Angela Arana, it's merely a reference
point. Angela's Adult Contemporary crossover
Christian style focuses on the themes
of real life philosophy. From the simple
ideas that we all routinely forget about
when the next big problem shows up in
our lives to ideas such as not losing
faith in God or doubt our God given abilities.
We have to be true to ourselves and what
we want, not what others want us to be.
God is in control of every aspect of our
lives but it is up to us to take action.
Angela Arana's music can be categorized
by whatever people define it to be, however
the importance is in the message of the
song. Inner peace and happiness are accessible
to all of us. We need to appreciate and
be happy with what we have and what life
has to offer. Take advantage of it, it's
what living is really about. www.AngelaArana.com |
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Micheal
Finnerty is one of the few artists
that actually reminds us that life can
be anything we want it to be. Our lives
are not up for someone else's judgment
and we are not a victim of circumstance.
Your life can change for the better this
very moment by you simply deciding it
is going to. We all need someone to lift
us out of the ruts we get in. In his self
titled debut CD, Micheal teaches us that
we are all connected through similar life
experiences that we all share. For example
in the featured song, Van Gogh, he shares
his own experiences of bad relationships.
The ones where the other person just seems
to have suddenly become disinterested
and walks away. Even if they had a track
record of this before with other people,
we thought we were different, we had something
special. Micheal Finnerty is helping you
get 'restarted' on the right path right
now! www.MichealFinnerty.com |
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Michael
McCarthy is a gifted musician with
the soul of a poet. Raised on the sounds
of rock legends past, his musical flow comes
out classic and timeless. A respected and
dedicated Los Angeles native with insights
to the human heart rarely seen in the rock
format, McCarthy’s songs acknowledge the
darkness in us all while always moving towards
the light. His current disc “Michael McCarthy
& the Beautiful Fools” captures the
essence of a man striving to erase the confusion
and spiritual disconnection of urban life.
Michael’s assertive honey glazed rasp of
a voice reveals a wise beyond his years
perspective that is honest and sincere.
In the current style over substance landscape
of popular music this simple approach sets
him apart from the pack. Myspace.com/MichaelMcCarthyMusic |
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Jerolyn
is the frontwoman for her own small band,
as well as the guitarist. Her welcoming
smile and dry wit keep everybody encouraged.
I want to impact our culture for Christ
Jesus. God's love, and God's Word are the
only things that last. Loyalty is a very
rare commodity these days. People tend to
use you up and throw you out. But I've found
walking in God's ways is a lot of fun, and
God never uses you up and disposes of you.
God renews me and fills my days with some
really cool things and fascinating people.
I find myself walking in a series of "this
is the best day of my entire life so far!"
days. I want to show kids and adults a fun
alternative to drugs and sex for entertainment--
high energy music that's focused on the
purest source of energy in the universe:
Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness. www.JerolynMusic.com |
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Kristin
Korb Life really could be very simple.
We could be quiet, operate within the confines
of rules, and color in the lines. But that
would be boring! Kristin Korb is a
rebel like you, not the "paint her
nails black and scream bloody murder at
the world" kind of rebel. She's
also not quite subtle enough either for
her devious personality. She's the
quiet kind of rebel who looks for trouble
in the unglamorous parts of life, she speaks
out against injustice, helps the less fortunate
in times of need, supports public education,
and plays music that speaks only to those
who are actually listening to the message.
www.KristinKorb.com |
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Jon
Zucker - Ever since performing
onstage with Billy Joel while in college,
I’ve had a dream of becoming a successful
songwriter and performer. The dream took
a slight detour after college, however,
as I did the practical thing and pursued
a career on Wall St. I never forgot about
my musical aspirations, however, and a couple
of years ago I decided to quit my job, move
out to LA, and pursue music full-time. I
thought LA would be the perfect place to
pursue my dream, as it is a town full of
people doing just that, and the entertainment
capital of the world. I’ve taken and the
lessons I’ve learned; lessons I believe
are relevant for anyone who has ever had
a dream or stood at a crossroads in their
life. www.JonZucker.com |
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