BandFreaks Music News for Today: October 11, 2005
Today's Indie Music Headlines
+++ No.1 Band Online Community Newest Kid on the Block
+++ New Internet Radio Station Features Something For Everyone
+++ Eliot Popkin Joins the Ellie Fund in Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
+++ Amilcar’s Vacuuming the Forest Soars the New Age Charts
+++ Max Bennett Promotes His CD "People & Places" on Jaijai Jackson's "Woman of Jazz" Radio Show on Xradio.biz at 8PM, October 14, 2005
+++ New Compilation Showcases The Creme De La Creme of Independent Music Today
Today in the Music Scene
+++ Ashlee Simpson's New Single 'Boyfriend' Now Radio's Best Friend Makes Fast Rise on U.S. Playlists
+++ There's No Free Lunch ... Box!; 100+ Celebrity-Designed Lunchboxes Go on the Auction Block to Benefit Hunger-Relief Organizations - Food Bank For New York City & The Lunchbox Fund
+++ New R&B Hurricane Song Relives Hurricane Katrina; Angers Bush Administration and Other Politicians
+++ Join Robert Earl Keen At the Austin Music Hall for Threads, the 2nd Annual Fashion Show Benefiting the American Red Cross
+++ Warren G Makes Triumphant Return; 'IN THE MID-NITE HOUR' Drops in Stores Today
+++ Eminem Putting Finishing Touches on Just Announced Best of/Greatest Hits Collection; Curtain Call Scheduled for December 6th Release
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No.1 Band Online Community Newest Kid on the Block
Now bands and musicians can promote themselves online, better than ever before. No.1 Band has created an online community that is revolutionizing the music industry. No.1 Band allows bands to register for free, promote their band, upload pictures, audio and video, list upcoming events, create band member biographies, interact with fans and sell products such as CDs, t-shirts, band equipment and much more.
New Jersey (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- Now bands and musicians can promote themselves online, better than ever before. No.1 Band has created an online community that is revolutionizing the music industry. No.1 Band allows bands to register for free, promote their band, upload pictures, audio and video, list upcoming events, create band member biographies, interact with fans and sell products such as CDs, t-shirts, band equipment and much more.
A portfolio on No.1 Band is not any ordinary portfolio. No.1 Band gives their members a multi-page website that allows bands and venues to promote themselves anyway they choose. When a member registers they choose a username; with this username their website can be viewed simply by going to www.number1band.com/username.
The most important feature of No.1 Band, which separates them from their competition, is the store front that the band and venue receive when they register as a member of the No.1 Band community. The band and venue can add products directly to their No.1 Band website, allowing them to sell and manage an online store of their own. Any money made by selling these products is paid back to the member, minus a small transaction fee.
No. 1 Band is also raising the bar in one other major way. They are putting their members against one another in a grueling battle for ultimate website supremacy. No.1 Band is holding monthly Battle of the Band contests directly on their website. If a band can outlast and outshine the rest, then they will have earned the right to be known as No.1 Band's Arena Grand Champion and will have their music played directly on the homepage of the No.1 Band website for one month.
The first winner of The Arena writes, “Thanks so much for choosing our songs. The site looks and sounds great! Keep it up!” – Ditch (Broken Heart Auto League)
Account Features Include:
- Multi page personal website
- Storage to upload 20 MB of data (photos, audio and video files)
- Ability to upload music files (for example: .mp3, .mpg)
- Ability to upload video/movie files (for example: .mov, .avi)
- Personal events calendar
- Online store to sell products such as CDs, t-shirts, band equipment and much more
- Personal fan posting page
- Ability to customize your personal website
- Personal website link for quick access and marketing purposes: www.number1band.com/username
Account Benefits Include:
- Industry exposure (searchable by venues and the general public)
- Community membership
- Ability to message other members
- Free inclusion in Featured Band rotation
- The Arena Battle of the Band contests
- Potential to earn extra money selling your music and other products
- Ability to interact with fans, venues and other band members in one online community
Matt Mayernik, the Chief Operating Officer of No.1 Band states, “The goal at No. 1 Band is to provide bands, of all types and styles, with a means to be discovered; as well as fans, venues, industry professionals and the public a means to discover new bands.”
www.number1band.com
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New Internet Radio Station Features Something For Everyone
Podcasting content delivery system will make it easy for listeners to join in on shows that interest them.
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- A new Internet radio station, WebRadioUSA.com, featuring a variety of programs not available on traditional radio stations, has launched an Internet based alternative to mainstream radio. The station features programs on Small business marketing and management, home based business, health and wellness, technology, digital photography, and travel, as well as children's programming, and music from emerging artists. The station plans to add at least 15 new programs over the next 12 months.
The station also focuses on showcasing independent music artists not available on mainstream radio.
Shows are distributed in an "on-demand" stream and via "Podcasting", which in both cases allows listeners to tune in any time of day, and even download and take the shows with them on an MP3 player.
Listeners can join a free special benefits club which entitles them to discounts, free samples and trials, giveaways and freebies, just for listening. The station also features a special affiliate progam which awards points redeemable for merchandise when affiliates refer other community members, participate in surveys, and watch video commercials featured on the site.
"We created WebRadioUSA because traditional radio just doesn't serve the community the way that it could," said Glenn Garnes, the President and CEO of WebrRadioUSA. "Our focus is on producing shows that add real value and better lifestyle opportunity for our listening community, and makes it convenient for them to get it, and we think we're doing that",Garnes added.
Apparently, Garnes is not the only one who thinks the WebRadioUSA concept is an idea who's time has come. Multi-millionnaire marketing genius Beryl Wolk, of Better World and Internet Marketing Consortium, has partnered with WebRadioUSA and has committed $1.5 million dollars to promote the station during the next 12 months. "When I was introduced to Glenn and WebRadioUSA I couldn't contain myself". "This project is exactly the kind of alliance Better World was looking for," said Wolk. "It's the perfect vehicle for achieving our mission which is making a better world," added Wolk.
"Ultimately, our goal is not to have listeners, but rather community members who come together around quality programming that meets their needs", said Garnes. By partnering with Beryl Wolk and Better World, we know we have the right team to make a better world reality," added Garnes.
http://www.webradiousa.com
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Eliot Popkin Joins the Ellie Fund in Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Singer/Songwriter, Eliot Popkin, invites you to help him raise money for breast cancer research by downloading his new single "The Reason Why" for only $1.
(PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- In observing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Acoustic Pop Singer/Songwriter Eliot Popkin invites you to join with him in supporting breast cancer research by downloading his new single “The Reason Why” for only $1.00 from the highly anticipated newly released album “The Endless Ride”. All proceeds will go to The Ellie Fund in honor of all women who suffer from this illness today, and to continue to provide a network of services for these women and their families.
Eliot Popkin began writing poetry and singing at age six. A Boston native, Eliot graduated from Berkleee College of Music in three years with a Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting and started writing songs that defined his life and musical vision. It was inevitable to pursue any other career. As an artist, Eliot finds inspiration from the singer/songwriter renaissance of the 60s and 70s; artists such as James Taylor, Elton John and more contemporary artists Mary Chapin-Carpenter and Tracy Chapman. Eliot is CO-founder of The Ellie Fund, a non-profit breast cancer organization founded in his mother's memory.
As for Eliot himself he says” "It is such an honor for me to be a part of this promotion for The Ellie Fund. It is a wonderful organization and one that I am proud to contribute to."
Join the Eliot Popkin mailing list and become a member of the site. As a member, you’ll get all the latest information including news and tour information - sent right to your email inbox! You can find more information on Eliot Popkin at http://www.eliotpopkin.com or at http://www.MySpace/EliotPopkin.com.
Join us in our effort to end Breast Cancer by donating to The Ellie Fund today.
www.elliefund.org
Eliot Popkin – “Pop Music with a Vision”.
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Amilcar’s Vacuuming the Forest Soars the New Age Charts
Amilcar ranked # 11 at the New Age Reporter on the Top 100 New Age, Ambient and World charts with "Vacuuming the Forest". This represents a 44 rank increase in the charts immediately following his debut in July when he ranked #55 after just two weeks of successful airplay.
Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- New Vibes Music announced today that its artist Amilcar ranked # 11 at the New Age Reporter on the Top 100 New Age, Ambient and World charts with "Vacuuming the Forest".
“This has been an amazing year for me” enthuses Amilcar after ranking #11 at the challenged New Age Reporter’s Top 100 chart for August 2005. This 44 rank increase in the charts immediately followed his debut in July when he ranked #55 after just two weeks of successful airplay.
The New Age Reporter (NAR) is a major resource for new age, ambient, world radio /Internet airwaves chart. The top 100 charts is compiled from radio playlists submitted each month by over 100 broadcaster around the world that report to the NAR network.
“Amilcar’s music receptivity has been tremendous,” said Cindy Smith head of public relation department of New Vibes Music. She adds “each day more people wants to hear his heartfelt beautiful instrumental music and want to know more about this talented New Age composer. Unfortunately August and September charts have been delayed due to Hurricane Katrina and Rita aftermath flooding at New Orleans hometown of New Age Reporter offices. Nevertheless, we were expecting a similar results to Amilcar’s success. The radio spins numbers have been telling us a great successful story”.
"Vacuuming the Forest" is part of Amilcar’s latest project, a series of recordings dedicated to nature, peace and relaxation. Most of every track of the album contains very subtle samples of original recordings of "mother nature sounds" wind, water, birds and crickets from different places around the world and is intended to inspire and relax its listeners. Showing that the music is more important than the money, Amilcar shares a portion of the sales to the Covenant House Florida, a shelter for runaway and homeless children.
Amilcar’s can be heard on radio stations throughout the US including NPR, as well as Canada, Europe and Asia.
His CD is available in stores, Amazon.com, Cdbaby.com and individual tracks can also be downloaded from iTunes, MSN, MusicMatch, Rhapsody, and many other digital sites.
For more information about Amilcar and his music visit www.newvibesmusic.com
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Max Bennett Promotes His CD "People & Places" on Jaijai Jackson's "Woman of Jazz" Radio Show on Xradio.biz at 8PM, October 14, 2005.
Max Bennett gives a personal interview about his life, musical journey and his band "Private Reserve" on Jaijai Jackson's "Woman of Jazz" radio show on Xradio.biz.
San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Fans and followers of contemporary jazz need no introduction to Max Bennett. An internationally known bassist and composer, his experience spans from concert touring, recording and producing, to composing music for feature films and television.
Max has toured and performed in concert with vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell, Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee, and Aretha Franklin, just to name a few. His many years of working in the studios have given him the opportunity to exercise his affinity for jazz, blues, rock and Latin music, and to combine those elements into his music.
The list of outstanding artists with whom Max has recorded includes, Quincy Jones, The Beach Boys, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Frank Zappa, various Motown Artists, Celine Dion, Nelson Riddle, Henry Mancini, Ray Charles, Michael Franks, Frank Sinatra, Phil Spector, Michel LeGrand, Barbra Striesand, Anthony Newly, Paul Anka, Elvis Presley, Four Tops, Ray Charles, Cleo Lane, Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, The Temptations, Henry Mancini, Lalo Shifrin, The Crusaders, Tom Scott & the L.A. Express, Peggy Lee, Percy Faith, Terry Gibbs, Bill Holman, Michael McDonald, Jose Feliciano and
and countless others. Other artists Max has performed in concert with are jazz icons Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, The Crusaders and many more.
His world-class experience and desire to expand the boundaries of jazz and rock music led him to re-conceive jazz in the world renowned band L.A.Express, which included Joe Sample, Larry Carlton and John Guerin, under the leadership of Tom Scott. After the success of this band, Max formed his own group "Freeway," and currently heads his most recent and musically adventurous band, Private Reserve.
The Los Angeles Times, says, "Max Bennett is the genuine article himself, having come up through the "bebop" era to become a central figure in the contemporary jazz scene."
Private Reserve's music blends the best of contemporary concepts with the richness of jazz, blues, rock and Latin music. Max says,"We feel that people identify with our strong melodies, rich harmonic structures and diverse rhythmic concepts. It is our goal to create original music of substance and intrinsic value."
Max currently has three CD's that he promotes to the music marketplace, "Great Expectations," "Private Reserves" and "People & Places."
Go to www.maxbennett.com to learn more and to purchase his CD's.
Tune into Max with Jaijai Jackson on her "Woman Of Jazz" radio show, October 14, 2005 at 8PM Pacific Standard Time at www.xradio.biz/lasvegas.
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New Compilation Showcases The Creme De La Creme of Independent Music Today
Braun and Brains Music releases a brand new compilation album “The Independents”. The CD features 18 outstanding independent artists, who were selected from hundreds of submissions.
Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- Braun and Brains Music releases a brand new compilation album “The Independents”. The CD features 18 outstanding independent artists, who were selected from hundreds of submissions. The genres requested in the call for submissions included pop, rock, alternative and singer-songwriter. “ We are honored to showcase such incredible and diverse talent for our inaugural compilation,” Norine Braun, mastermind behind the compilation enthuses.
“The Independents” project is a brainchild of Braun and Brains Music, which is now broadening its scope to include new independent labels and artists. “Our mission is to offer the best in unique and imaginative unsigned music and to provide affordable and creative promotional opportunities for independent artists,” the president of Braun and Brains Music, Norine Braun says.
Norine is a songwriter-recording artist with 5 independent releases. She has received college and AAA airplay in Canada and the US. Norine has charted on college charts including Top 10 and Most Added. Her award winning songs have been featured in film and TV. Her Now and Zen album won the 2004 Stonewall Society Musician of the Year Award. Conformity 451 won the 3rd Annual International Songwriting Competition, Artists for Literacy. She understands the world of the independent artist first hand and spends many hours researching and discovering new places and support for independent music.
“You will hear a wide interpretation of many genres and a wide variety in writing styles and production methods on this record,” Norine comments on “The Independents”.” The range of music is broad and unique. We invite you to listen to each track as the gem you are looking for might be the next song!”
The compilation consists of the following tracks and artists:
1. Norine Braun - Alberta
Norine Braun’s music has always existed on its own terms. Artsy, intellectual, tuneful and savvy Norine will zing to the heart of any listener. 2004 Winner Artists for Literacy Songwriting Competition and Stonewall Society’s Musician Of the Year Award 2004.
2. Dudley Saunders - Truck of The Rising Sun
Dudley Saunders mixes the Appalachian folk and gospel of his Kentucky childhood with the beat-jazz chords and avant-garde sensibility of his New York adulthood to make music that's both primal and complex. This track is from his second solo CD.
3. Maya Solovey - Dissolving
Young, genuine, and passionate for life, love, and truth. Maya produces pop music, with eastern influences and a slight R&B flavor. Incorporating lush vocal layering, strings, Sanskrit mantras, sitar, and tablas to create deep, earthy full sounds,with melancholic undertones.
4. Amun Ra - Bullet Train
Amun Ra is a Boston-based band blending pop songwriting with breakbeats and electronica. Their work follows the tradition established by likes of Stereolab, The New Deal, and Portishead.
In 2005 AMUN RA released their second album, "A Thousand TickingClocks."
5. 9 Red Sun - Growing Up In Public
9 Red Sun is known for their soaring melodies, catchy hooks, clever lyrics, and energetic live show. Think Blondie, with Foo Fighters guitars and Beatles harmonies. They have won awards from
VH1, Billboard,and John Lennon Song Contest.
6. Skin Flick - Dear Adeline
7. Christa Couture - I Will
Singer/songwriter/neo-folkie Christa Couture weaves a blend of folk, quirk and bark; ballads of travel and heartache, little love songs and f**k you ya f**ker ditties.
8.The Papers - Lonely Being Beautiful
You can’t file us away.
9. Ellee Ven - Under My Skin
Compared to indulgences like martinis and massage tables, and artists like Lenny Kravitz and Sade, ellee ven’s music blends pop rock and electronica for a sound dubbed “groovetonics.” Her latest release Funky Bohemia features the hit single Under My Skin.
10. Krescent 4 - Picture Perfect
Krescent 4 is affiliated with Spike TV, On Demand Cable, CMJ and Sirius Satellite Radio. K4 has recorded several albums and performed from LA to NYC. "Picture Perfect," was recently recorded with renowned two-time Grammy nominated producer Brad Gilderman.
11. Hopkinson - As Far As I Can See
Hopkinson is no stranger to the music biz having been a solo act since his 2001 debut album. Currently co-writing and producing his next album in San Francisco with George Merrill whilst gigging in LA and NY with his band.
12. Vougeot - Walls of Glass
From years of classical violin training through National Anthem singing at Yankee Stadium to her Grand Prize win in the Great American SongContest of among over 3,000 songs worldwide.Vougeot (voo-ZHOH) is a powerhouse voice not to go unnoticed.
13. Anton Glamb - Subway
Combining the fun of his Hawaiian childhood with the
unpretentious wit of his Columbia education, his music projects a rare conscious optimism by blending elements of jazz, rock, funk and electronica in carefree pop verse.
14. Mike Rickard - Lucky
Listeners and critics alike have embraced Mike Rickard’s debut CD “Stirred Not Shaken,” which aptly demonstrates Mike’s sensitivity and humor in dealing with the meaningful issues we all face. The CD was nominated for a 2005 Outmusic Award.
15.Tracy Stark - So Cool 4
An award-winning musician and musical director, Tracy has worked with such artists as Lesley Gore, Phoebe Snow, and Academy Award nominee Karen Black. Tracy has appeared in numerous television shows, including The Today Show, and her songs have won
accolades in songwriting competitions.
16. Old Dog Music - So Far Away
Ollie Davidson wrote his first song on his dad’s old guitar at age fifteen. Today, this self-taught artist and evocative singer is author of an impressive arsenal of uniquely powerful and harmonically intricate songs, finally released as Old Dog Music.
17. Patti Witten - Black Butterfly
Patti's third CD, Sycamore Tryst, offers "wonderful examples of tasteful country-tinged acoustic folk-pop" (StarPolish). "A through-line from Guthrie to Dylan to Joni Mitchell," and "subtle, poetic beauty" (Performing Songwriter). "Black Butterfly" took honorable mention in the Billboard Song Contest.
18. Salme Dahlstrom - Hello California
Mixing break beats with funky guitar riffs and undeniable pop hooks Salme Dahlstrom has created an irresistible blend of rock and electronica that vibrates through the soul, lifts the spirit
and will have you cruising in the fast lane.
For more information go to http://www.braunandbrainsmusic.com
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Ashlee Simpson's New Single 'Boyfriend' Now Radio's Best Friend Makes Fast Rise on U.S. Playlists
Oct 11, 2005 15:11 America/Los_Angeles
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashlee Simpson's latest single Boyfriend is emerging as the singer's fastest-rising hit to date. Culled from her upcoming Geffen CD "I Am Me," the new single, currently #26, is racing up the national Top 40 chart. Major market phones have been particularly strong. "I Am Me" arrives in stores October 18.
Meanwhile the video version of the track is the #1 most requested clip on MTV and was added into MTV's most powerful rotation Big Ten, marking Ashlee's quickest jump to #1 yet.
As a prelude to the coming tour, Ashlee performed on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 8, singing "Boyfriend" and "Catch Me When I Fall," a ballad she wrote after her controversial appearance on SNL a year ago. In the weeks ahead, she is also scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show, TRL and The Ellen De Generes Show.
For the new CD, Ashlee teamed up with producer John Shanks (Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge and Alanis Morissette) who also plays keyboards, bass and guitars. Ashlee co-wrote all ten songs with Shanks and/or Kara DioGuardi. Said Ashlee of the album, "The record is dark meets light in a sense. I feel everyone has a dark side. This album is about finding the positive, finding the lighter side as well."
Born in Waco, TX, Ashlee made inroads as an actress early on, appearing on shows like 7th Heaven and Malcolm in the Middle, but she always longed for a music career. The Ashlee Simpson Show on MTV chronicled the making of her 2004 premiere solo album "Autobiography," which debuted on the charts at #1. That album's hit single "Pieces of Me" hit #1, helping push the CD to multi-platinum status.
Source: Geffen Records
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There's No Free Lunch ... Box!; 100+ Celebrity-Designed Lunchboxes Go on the Auction Block to Benefit Hunger-Relief Organizations - Food Bank For New York City & The Lunchbox Fund
Oct 11, 2005 12:20 America/Los_Angeles
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- One-hundred-plus celebrities from the entertainment, fashion, art, music, literary and culinary worlds, remind us that food matters, by creating personalized lunchbox art to be offered for online auction to benefit children served by two hunger-relief organizations -- The Food Bank For New York City and The Lunchbox Fund. The online auction on eBay/hosted by AuctionCause, will launch on Friday, October 14th, 2005, beginning at 9:00 p.m. EDT, @ http://www.thelunchboxauction.org/.
Among the 100+ contributing artists who hope to take a bite out of hunger, are: Bono, Jamie Foxx, EDGE/U-2, Mike Myers, Cameron Crowe, Charlize Theron, President Bill Clinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Bridges, Halle Berry, Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt, Spike Lee, Angelina Jolie, Jon Stewart, Casey Affleck, Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Brittany Murphy, Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Frances Fisher, Emeril Lagasse, Patti Smith, David Bowie & Iman, Alan Cumming, Mary Louise Parker & Justin Theroux, Peter Sarsgaard, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Paul Rudd, Sarah Jones, Helena Christensen, Naomi Campbell, Francesco Clemente, James Frey, John Leguizamo, Jimmy Fallon, Amber Tamblyn, Dermot Mulroney, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Zach Braff, John Waters, Kenny Chesney, Mario Batali, James Earl Jones, Wolfgang Puck, Lisa Marie Presley, Joy Behar, Al Franken, Tavis Smiley, Mike D/Beastie Boys, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, and Rogan, Edun, Cynthia Rowley, Kate Spade, Libertine, Heatherette, Stephane Sednaui, Some Odd Rubies, Devi Kroell, Buckler, Phyllis Lebowitz, Lucy Barnes, and The Queer Eye Guys.
Each lunchbox is reflective of the artists' personal expression and no two lunchboxes are alike. Whether you are an art lover who is looking for a wonderful new collectible, or simply a dedicated fan of the artist -- you'll find this to be a diverse and extraordinary collection. Two-time Academy-Award winner Hilary Swank has produced another winner -- a stunning lunchbox adorned with semi-precious jewels and beads; Cameron Crowe tells a short story of lunchbox memories; Mike Myers has created an original fridge magnet poem; John Waters' tribute to his Tony-Award winning 'Hairspray" will astound and amaze; while David Bowie and Iman painted their lunchbox with an assist from their five-year-old daughter, Alexi; Some Odd Rubies reworked vintage clothing to create a vintage lunchbox; and designers Kate Spade, Cynthia Rowley, and Rogan each used their creative talents to create unique, stylish versions of a child's lunchbox.
Lunchboxes will be offered for auction in lots of ten at a time. There will be no minimum bid. Each group of ten lunchboxes will be available for auction for a period of ten days, at which time the highest bidder will be announced. The auction is expected to run through December so check back often to find your favorite. Each lunchbox is signed and numbered by the artists. President Bill Clinton will personally sign his lunchbox to the highest bidder.
LOG ON AND BID. End hunger! October 14th, 2005, at 9:00 p.m. EST, LOG ON AND BID @ http://www.thelunchboxauction.org/.
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New R&B Hurricane Song Relives Hurricane Katrina; Angers Bush Administration and Other Politicians
Song Says 'President Bush Doesn't Care About Black People'
LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanye West said it first. Jay-Z agreed, and now there's an official song circulating on the Internet that confirms it -- "President Bush Does Not Care About Black People." The song can be heard online for free at http://www.hurricanesong.com/ .
Sung by newcomer soulful singer Allen, the song is a great mid-tempo combination of old-school R&B and pop. The lyrics are very emotional and graphic; the words paint an extremely dismal picture of what it was like to be a victim of Hurricane Katrina. The song is so intense that many are asking whether or not the singer was a victim who was actually stranded for days on a rooftop.
Some of they lyrics say:
"Everything is gone. Everything is gone. The clothes on my back are all I own."
"Then it hit me -- Ain't nobody coming to get me"
"No one feels my pain. Once again, the color of my skin reminds me things ain't changed."
"Begging you for water -- again and again. Please don't make me drink the water that I'm standing in."
Many African-Americans like the song and agree with the lyrics. However, many politicians find the song offensive because it implies that President Bush just doesn't care about Black Americans. In the media, Bush has accepted the blame for what went wrong with Katrina, but still denies that race was a factor.
Several artists including Prince, have released songs about the Hurricane Katrina situation. However, none have successfully captured the incident with the right lyrics, production, and emotion ... until now!
ILlisten to the song for free at http://www.hurricanesong.com/.
Source: HurricaneSong.com
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Join Us At the Austin Music Hall for Threads, the 2nd Annual Fashion Show Benefiting the American Red Cross
Robert Earl Keen to Headline Benefit; Mayor Will Wynn to Model Up-and-Coming Fashion
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross of Central Texas is excited to announce its second-annual fashion show event, Threads. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the Austin Music Hall. At a critical time for the Red Cross, the Central Texas chapter will use money raised at Threads to support efforts in local disaster preparedness and relief work.
Threads will showcase the hottest fashion trends, and new this year; all clothing featured will be from local Austin boutiques. "Celebrity" models include Mayor Will Wynn and Toby Futrell. In addition to fashion, attendees will enjoy food and live music from Robert Earl Keen, The Gourds and Billy Harvey. The American Red Cross will also sponsor a silent auction including food & wine packages, a bed & breakfast weekend, cultural events, autographed local music memorabilia, an evening on the town, jewelry & fashion and makeovers. Bidding starts at 6:30 p.m. when the doors open.
Join us at this fashionable celebration and show your support for the American Red Cross, one of the most vital threads of our community. Sponsors of Threads include Keepers, KXAN NBC Austin, Giada Rocco and Porter Novelli. Tickets cost $75.00 per person or $125 per couple, both in advance and at the door. Corporate and table sponsorships are also available. Please call 512-929-1277 or visit www.centex.redcross.org for more information. Tickets go on sale today, October 11 online at http://www.austinmusichall.com/ or by calling 866-443-8849.
Source: American Red Cross of Central Texas
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Warren G Makes Triumphant Return; 'IN THE MID-NITE HOUR' Drops in Stores Today
Kevin Hunter Video 'Get U Down Part 2' Dedicated to Hurricane Katrina Victims With Special Guests Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- At the stroke of 12:00 a.m., early IN THE MID-NITE HOUR on October 11, 2005, the latest incarnation of the G Funk era will be marked by the legendary hip-hop artist/producer Warren G as he releases his fifth studio CD -- and first in four years -- on Hawaino Records, LLC. Leading off the set is the poignant first single, "Get U Down," featuring G with Cypress Hill's B Real and Watts-based soul singers Side Effect, which offers a message of support for victims of hard times everywhere. The track is already at radio, blowing up first at hometown LA's Power 106 and The Beat, with airplay now moving East to such centers as Chicago and Miami, where the provocative beat teases what's to come on the rest of IN THE MID-NITE HOUR's platter.
"A lot of things go on in the midnight hour," Warren expresses, "but I stayed up in the midnight hour making this record. I touch on everything and it's bundled in one big ball of funk." Sporting a 2 K 5 update to his trademark smoothed-out sound, the G child stays on the course that led him to gold and platinum CD success, those classic hits "Regulate," "This DJ" and "I Want It All," and made him one of the most influential artists of his time. As he spouts to the insomniacs that have slept on his past achievements and his future hit-making potential on IN THE MID-NITE HOUR's minimalist beat/rhyme, head whacker "Make It Do What It Do:"
I helped start this thang, these suckas wanna act like they forgot my name
But without the G, you can't spell the game
So it's impossible not to have me in it
It's not gangsta unless it has the G in it
Along with Warren IN THE MID-NITE HOUR are other guest collaborators including Raphael Saadiq, as well as young rising stars Aftermath's Bishop Lamont, G Funk Productions' Frank Lee White (the latter two intro-ed to Warren by half-brother Dr. Dre), G Funk Productions' Chuck Taylor, and Chevy Jones. Chop and screw rap expert Mike Jones rides with Warren and watches his back on "In Case Some Sh$# Go Down," the album's second single.
The still-rising first single, "Get U Down," tackles a myriad of issues, from black-on-brown violence in Los Angeles to our military entanglements in the Middle East, and a special version, "Get U Down Part 2" featuring a special dedication to Hurricane Katrina victims as well as guest spots by Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. Details are currently being worked out so that proceeds from various downloads of "Part 2" will go to the Red Cross to help Katrina aid relief efforts.
"A lot of people aren't really touching on what's going on and they gotta wake up," he says. "Even though we go through hard times you still have to smile, know that God is gonna work it out. That's for the victims of Katrina and everybody around the world that's going through stressful times."
Kevin Hunter directed the "Get U Down Part 2" video in different Cali locales with Warren, B Real, Snoop and Cube. Paul Hunter will shoot "In Case Some Sh$# Go Down" in the near future.
Source: Hawaino Records, LLC
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Eminem Putting Finishing Touches on Just Announced Best of/Greatest Hits Collection; Curtain Call Scheduled for December 6th Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Eminem has announced plans to release Curtain Call, a best of/greatest hits album, set to be in stores on December 6th. The Aftermath/Interscope recording artist is putting some last minute work in on the project and hopes to have final song selection completed in the next few days.
People can expect the both the blockbuster hits and fan favorites that have made Eminem a household name and one of the leading mc's in the rap game. "My Name Is," "The Way I Am," "Lose Yourself," and "Stan" will be featured on the collection, along with at least two all-new, previously-unavailable, so-fresh-from-the-studio-we-aren't-even-giving-you-the-song-title songs.
Eminem is in the process of putting the final touches on the album, which he has been working on since early summer.
"I have some songs that a lot of people like," commented Eminem. "I have some songs that only I like. This album is obviously for the 'lot' of people."
Eminem has sold over 65 million albums worldwide to date.
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