Astrella Celeste Makes Live US Debut At Hotel Cafe On June 4th

Los Angeles, CA - Astrella Celeste, the deeply talented, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter is proud to be releasing her much-anticipated EP Blue Star debuting live at her upcoming CD release party at the Hotel Café on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 7pm. Credits for her soon-to-be released EP, Blue Star, the Spanish translation of Astrella-Celeste, make for interesting reading. Written by Astrella, with Kevin Hunter (Sheryl Crow), the album is a cavalcade of talent. Produced by Yoad Nevo (Sugababes, Goldfrapp), with string arrangements by the legendary John Cameron (Les Miserables, Jose Carreras), and featuring Rat Scabies on drums, Andy Hobson (Pretenders) on bass, this album will have fans clamoring for more. Interest in Astrella has been high with features already appearing in on ABC News, FOX & Friends, Sunday Times Magazine, OK! Magazine, Hello, Daily Mail and more.

Blue Star embodies Astrella Celeste's lyrical and relaxing spirit by fusing jazz, pop and country and delivers a sound that is uniquely her own. Personal, affecting and sensitive with a sweet, almost innocent quality, her songs express a beautiful, casual lifestyle where it's easy to believe that any "Dream" can be brought to Reality as this EP and its star-studded collaborators clearly attest. "The release of Blue Star is immensely satisfying" says Celeste. "It is the completion of a lot of hard work and a little luck. Throughout the process I have learned so much about myself. I am more at peace then ever before and now I just want to enjoy the ride."

First thrust into the spotlight in early childhood, Astrella released a hit single in Italy at age 8, which impelled the Pope to request a meeting with her. A veteran of acting schools and dance troupes, Astrella also served as co-writer and backup vocalist for her world- renowned father, singer Donovan, and has repeatedly toured with him for the past 15 years.

Far beyond her collaborations with Donovan, Astrella's career has been richly enhanced by her continued collaborations with music's elite; studio recording sessions, concert performances and home jams, with The Rolling Stones, David Gilmour, Brian Setzer, Donovan, Mark White, Happy Mondays, and Graham Nash at festivals including: Isle of Wight, Glastonbury, and Benicassim and intimate performances like the Kodak Theatre with David Lynch for PBS just to name a few.

Astrella Celeste will be performing live at a handful of dates around Los Angeles in the coming months.

Don't miss her live shows:

Hotel Café, Hollywood - Thursday, June 4th, 2009 @ 7pm - "Blue Star" EP Release Party

The Sportsman's Lodge, Studio City - Friday, July 3rd, 2009 @ 10pm

The Viper Room, Los Angeles - Saturday, July 25th, 2009 @ 8pm

Hotel Café - Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 @ 7pm
More dates to be announced soon.

For more information on Astrella Celeste, please see: http://www.astrellaceleste.com

Come On, Feel The Noise With The Kerchoonz K-Box!

Online social media and music entrepreneur, Kerchoonz.com, has today unveiled its latest development in portable speaker sound technology - the unique "K-box".

Targeted toward music lovers, the K-box is similar in size to an iPhone. There, however, the similarity ends. Plug the small box into any laptop, portable gaming device, netbook, mp3 player mobile phone or even TV, equipped with a headphone jack. Place it on a desktop, table top or wall and using its unique internal patented gel audio technology, it will convert the entire surface underneath it into a giant audio speaker, with a fantastic bass sound.

The rubber-based device has an average output performance of 95dB at 1m, with the bass performance changing, dependent on differing surface levels but averaging at around 40-20 Khz) - pretty impressive, considering the unit only has 2W RMS.

Indiana Gregg, one of the founders of Kerchoonz.com, says that the K-box is ideal for travelling: "Because the K-box is so compact, you can take it on holiday with you and have some great music playing in your hotel room or apartment - no more straining to hear dreadful sounds emanating from your mobile phone. And with an average battery life of 20 hours (rechargeable via USB), you can listen to it every evening to get in the party mood before hitting the clubs!"

Availability of the K-box has been restricted solely to the Kerchoonz website, and with a retail price of only £39.99 plus £5 post and packing, it makes a great gift for music lovers of all ages. Visit www.kerchoonz.com/#/kbox and feel it for yourself!

About Kerchoonz Kerchoonz, founded by Indiana Gregg and Ian Morrow in 2008, is a forward thinking, multi-media company conceived to help level the playing field for artistic people through the democratising power of the internet and freedom of choice for the artists and the public.

Kerchoonz.com is a social networking platform that allows free exchange of music, art, ideas and entertainment. It enables fans to search and discover new music, play games, meet people, watch and upload video, keep up with news, post blog, and a whole lot more. It is an ad-funded model that allows artists and musicians to be paid for their audio and video stream, as well as their free downloads.

Come On, Feel The Noise With The Kerchoonz K-Box!

Online social media and music entrepreneur, Kerchoonz.com, has today unveiled its latest development in portable speaker sound technology - the unique "K-box".

Targeted toward music lovers, the K-box is similar in size to an iPhone. There, however, the similarity ends. Plug the small box into any laptop, portable gaming device, netbook, mp3 player mobile phone or even TV, equipped with a headphone jack. Place it on a desktop, table top or wall and using its unique internal patented gel audio technology, it will convert the entire surface underneath it into a giant audio speaker, with a fantastic bass sound.

The rubber-based device has an average output performance of 95dB at 1m, with the bass performance changing, dependent on differing surface levels but averaging at around 40-20 Khz) - pretty impressive, considering the unit only has 2W RMS.

Indiana Gregg, one of the founders of Kerchoonz.com, says that the K-box is ideal for travelling: "Because the K-box is so compact, you can take it on holiday with you and have some great music playing in your hotel room or apartment - no more straining to hear dreadful sounds emanating from your mobile phone. And with an average battery life of 20 hours (rechargeable via USB), you can listen to it every evening to get in the party mood before hitting the clubs!"

Availability of the K-box has been restricted solely to the Kerchoonz website, and with a retail price of only £39.99 plus £5 post and packing, it makes a great gift for music lovers of all ages. Visit www.kerchoonz.com/#/kbox and feel it for yourself!

About Kerchoonz Kerchoonz, founded by Indiana Gregg and Ian Morrow in 2008, is a forward thinking, multi-media company conceived to help level the playing field for artistic people through the democratising power of the internet and freedom of choice for the artists and the public.

Kerchoonz.com is a social networking platform that allows free exchange of music, art, ideas and entertainment. It enables fans to search and discover new music, play games, meet people, watch and upload video, keep up with news, post blog, and a whole lot more. It is an ad-funded model that allows artists and musicians to be paid for their audio and video stream, as well as their free downloads.

Lyric Chamber Music Society Of New York Presents A Tribute To Judy Collins

The Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York (the Lyric) will be presenting A Very Special Tribute to 50 years of music by Judy Collins to benefit the Lyric. Held at the New York Society for Ethical Culture on June 8th, Judy Collins will be performing with an impressive array of special guests including Suzanne Vega, legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb, Matt Herskowitz (Piano), David Rozenblatt (Drums, Percussion), Rufus Cappadocia (Cello), and Amy Speace (Guest vocals). Julia Reinhart is acting as Managing Director for the event.

JUNE 8, 2009 @ 7:00PM New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 West 64th Street, New York Tickets can already be bought with our special order form. Click HERE to download the form or call 212-239-9190 to R.S.V.P. http://www.lyricny.org/jctribute.html

Americana/rock singer-songwriter Amy Speace was also part of Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala in tribute to Judy Collins last October as well as contributing the title track to 'Born To The Breed - A Tribute to Judy Collins, Vol. I' that also featured legends such as Dolly Parton, Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Chrissie Hynde, and Leonard Cohen to name a few.

About Amy Speace The Jersey City based songwriter is already receiving widespread critical acclaim for her sophomore release The Killer In Me which mines the mystery and heartbreak of relationships gone wrong -- and right and wrong again. Killer In Me, recorded with James Mastro (Robert Plant, Ian Hunter) and Mitch Easter (R.E.M., Let's Active), forges deeper and darker lyrical and musical terrain than her 2006 genre-hopping Americana breakthrough Songs For Bright Street, which earned Speace high praise in the US and Europe where she toured and shared the stage with Judy Collins, Nancy Griffith, Ian Hunter and Little Feat. NYC's top AAA/folk radio station WFUV named her to its "Top 16 Artists To Watch" list this year and Judy Collins has said "Amy's a remarkable artist, writer and singer-I am a total fan." http://www.amyspeace.com http://amyspeace.musicdish.net

About Rufus Cappadocia Rufus Cappadocia has toured throughout the Americas and Europe with numerous groups and is known for his collaborations with artists from all over the world... from the Balkans to the Caribbean, from West Africa to North America. He has toured extensively with Urban Tap and The Paradox Trio. Cappadocia has just finished recording for Pest Records with Badal Roy (who played tabla with Miles Davis) and Barney Mcall (who plays piano with Gary Bartz); a Canadian release with Hugh Marsh (violin) and Bary Romberg (drums); and is currently recording a new project, Vodou Jazz Ensemble with "Bonga" Jean-Baptiste as well as a CD of unaccompanied solo cello. http://www.rufusmusic.com http://bethanyandrufus.musicdish.net

About the Lyric Chamber Music Society In just eleven seasons since its debut in the spring of 1998, the Lyric Chamber Music Society is recognized by musicians, the press, and audiences as one of the preeminent chamber music organizations in the country. Founded to present the works of the giants of the past and present, the Lyric performs masterpieces of chamber music literature and unusual repertoire in the intimate salon of an elegant Fifth Avenue mansion and at Victor Borge Hall -- giving the music the personal ambience in which it was intended to be heard. http://www.lyricny.org

DJ Islander Releases Single "It's Not Unusual"

SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC, CANADA - In today’s world of music and easy accessibility to new music online, it is hard to find a "smash" single from an artist who is breaking out on the internet. That is about to change quickly as Canadian DJ Islander releases his new online single. This song has pushed DJ Islander to the next level.

DJ Islander makes the most extraordinary and outrageous music. The sound is a mixture of Progressive House/Techno/Trance. Truly the greatest sound I’ve heard in many years. Not the typical dance music. You really want to move your body!

The music for the song has been remixed from the original "It's Not Unusual from Tom Jones". While the song has been remixed before by D.O.A. DJ Islander takes the song to a whole new level and is sure to stoke the rave and club scene.

You'll want to listen to this song over and over for sure! http://www.djislander.com/dwn/ItsNotUnusual.mp3 http://www.djislander.com/

Day Of The Outlaw - "Truckin' Country" MP3

Day Of The Outlaw - "Truckin' Country" [Black Mountain Majesty] Download Free MP3 | Take a Listen

"'Truckin' Country' is a rollicking, southern rock track from Day of the Outlaw. This whiskey fueled number with heavy guitar distortion could get the crowd on their feet, whether it be on the sawdust covered floor of a Deep South dive bar, or under the bright neon lights of a Sunset Strip rock club. Combining country sensibilities with rock and roll reckless abandon, 'Truckin' Country' is sure to please any audience, so long as the booze is flowin' and the volume is up!" -- Brent Gruebel, MusicDish e-Journal

Day Of The Outlaw's Truckin' Country -- musicdish

Day Of The Outlaw has a refreshingly simple attitude: It makes music its members like and they want to hear. However, there is nothing simplistic about the incendiary debut album, 'Black Mountain Majesty', that these four sons of Los Angeles have just produced. The album is a blend of the very best elements of classic outlaw country music and the hard 70s rock that inspired much of their youth. Yet ‘Black Mountain Majesty’ is an album that gives so much more than the sum of its parts. It is not just a mix of great influences but something fresh and exciting in its own right. http://www.dayoftheoutlaw.com

Ludovico Einaudi, Robert Lippok, Ronald Lippok Release Cloudland CD

Opening Your Imagination to the Cloudland of Whitetree

Pianist Extraordinaire Ludovico Einaudi joins the Lippoks on a futuristic journey

@ LE POISSON ROUGE, NEW YORK - JUNE 2
@ HOTEL CAFΙ, LOS ANGELES - JUNE 6

Against all odds, pianist Ludovico Einaudi has emerged as one of the world's most exciting and beloved voices in contemporary classical/ ambient/electronic music. Living during a time where modern sensibilities are marketed as easily manufactured (and easily forgettable) pop hits, Einaudi stands tall as a passionate purveyor of his lifelong muse. None of this implies that the Milan resident is without knowledge of the present: his latest collaboration -- Whitetree, with brothers Ronald and Robert Lippok -- is an important contribution to the century-old search for the merging of classical and electronic music. Considering Einaudi's recent accolades, such as being the only classical artist invited to perform at the European iTunes Festival, Whitetree's success is guaranteed.

The trio's debut, Cloudland (Ponderosa Music & Arts/Harmonia Mundi) is an exciting blend of Einaudi's gorgeously refined aesthetics on piano set against Ronald Lippok's sympathetic and knowledgeable rhythms on drums (not to mention the magic he creates on marimba and keyboards), as well as brother Robert's wizardry with electronics -- the brothers are two-thirds of the Berlin and Dusseldorf-based palindromic post-rock group To Rococo Rot. Meeting in 2006 when Einuadi invited the Lippoks on an Italian tour, collaboration seemed necessary and, as one can hear on every one of Cloudland's ten tracks, effortless.

Whitetree has been born into an important musical heritage, one professed by musical experimenters such as Erik Satie's minimalist efforts and "bare bones" sounds, Luigi Russolo's search for the "art of noise" (in which music is differentiated from noise by its purposive arrangement), Jorg Mager's love of microtones and the invention of his "voice of the spheres," and later Edgard Varθse, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Indeed, that last contemporary's film work recalls Einaudi's own cinematic efforts, such as his soundtrack work for Fuori Dal Mondo and This is England. Perhaps these three men, upon entering the Berlin studio in 2007-08, set out to champion the message of conductor Leopold Stowkowski: "Soon we shall have entirely new methods of tone production by electrical means. Thus will begin a new era of music."

One certainly feels that listening to Cloudland in the comfort of their headphones, or snuggled into a warm space encompassed by crisp speakers from which these artists speak. The surround-sense experience is gripping: the opening "Slow Ocean," a reverberating, lo-fi echo creeps into a synthesized dreamscape before Einaudi's first notes take hold; instantly one is hypnotized. It is the type of song -- indeed, this is the type of album -- that holds the listener in its spell. When the drums finally emerge on "Kyril," the release is rapturous; this is the ecstatic union of classical temperament with technology, an audio textbook of generations bonding. When one is aware of history, one can write it into the future -- this is Whitetree's great gift.

To pigeonhole Einaudi would be fruitless. While classical music is his foundation, he is no less educated in that fine line where popular music meets film meets radio play. His contribution to "Kyril" hints at this, as does the simple and direct melody of "Mercury Sands." His sense of timing is superb, as when he hangs a half-beat behind his piano with the guitar on "Koepenik" every step of the way. The naturalness in their music was the result of time well spent on the road and a natural camaraderie formed between the three, as Robert says:

"We played as a band. Always live, always in one room. With just a few overdubs. We wanted it to be as natural as possible. This is what made mixing the record so adventurous. We had so many takes of our songs to go through! Going into the studio together was very special. Our tour had been quite ‘loud,' full-on. Recording the material, we had the chance to add some quiet ideas as well."

These quieter moments are of equal merit. "Derek's Garden," with its haunting effects reminiscent of one trudging along the interior of a dark castle that he or she was not invited to, calmed by the sensuous strains of Einaudi's ivory. The playfully titled "Ulysses and the Cats" also exhibits those reflective, internal qualities, reminding one of the mythological inspiration for Einuadi's last solo recording, Divenire: the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, with the famous maxim attributed to him: everything is in a state of flux. One can claim this to be a headline for all of Einaudi's projects, Whitetree contributing the most recent and possibly most versatile to his vast catalog. Given the fluidity by which the album was recorded, Einaudi seems to agree:

"It all came out very naturally, from the first sessions in the rehearsal room. Listening and concentrating to sounds and loops made by Robert and Ronald, sometimes I didn't even know who was making it. I sat at the piano and closed my eyes, entered that space of sounds, and I opened my imagination. It was like searching figures and forms in an abstract painting or pulling out emotions from the clouds. Then we were playing for long, losing ourselves into the music, responding to each other inputs, it was like building castles with the sand, no rules, everything was possible."

This then is the role of the artist: to make real the images and sounds one hears in their imagination. Borrowing its name from the Amos Tutuola novel, The Palm-Wine Drunkard, Whitetree is forging a modern mythology, both very old and rooted in the Western classical tradition as well as up-to-date with the everyday life of our technologically-inclined world. Interestingly, another of Tutuola's novels, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, was the title of the seminal album recorded by Brian Eno and David Byrne in 1981; today it is heralded as the first "world music electronic" album. Perhaps in three decades Whitetree will be seen to have made a similar mark for their important blend of classical and electronic music. With one listen to this album, you will agree.
For further information: Doreen D'Agostino 646.829.0652 /917.916.2626 doreendagostino@earthlink.net http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitetree/133868080226
http://www.myspace.com/whitetreespace

MusicDishTV: Richard Jaymes - Dollar and a Dream

Richard Jaymes' music video for "Dollar and a Dream." www.richardjaymes.com

"The most effective music videos are the ones where the visuals match the song. A Dollar And A Dream is an example of this. Here, singer/songwriter Richard Jaymes sings about having a dream and having very little to make it through the day. There is some societal conscience involved when he sings of corporate greed and living above one’s means. Richard though is determined to make his dreams come true, and he resorts to singing on the street corner for money.

"This video shows a young girl with a jar who always practiced saving her dollars. Flash forward to the present, and she is now a single mom, working as a waitress trying to support herself and her young daughter. To make things tougher, her boss is corrupt. Throughout the video, he is seen stealing from the cash register, and inappropriately touching her. She looks the other way and continues to work hard, focusing on her goal of being successful. On her mirror at home are pictures and cutouts of people who are successful, trying to motivate herself to be like them. The lady then musters up the nerve to put her hard earned money to work by delivering a man a foreclosure and thus buying the building and giving herself her own business, and therefore, making her dollar dreams come true." -- Veronica Cole (MusicDishTV)

IMEA 2009 - Prestigious start up award for digital media.

The countdown has begun for the Popkomm "Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award" which will once again be co-ordinated by UK industry analysts Music Ally. Apply now at www.popkommawards.com

Popkomm IMEA is part of Popkomm, one of the world's leading music, media & entertainment industry tradeshows, conferences and showcase festivals which will take place September 16th - 18th 2009 in Berlin.

The search is on for the best new business ideas, the smartest companies and the hottest new start-ups in the worlds of music, media, technology and entertainment. Popkomm-IMEA (Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award) is an opportunity for new start-ups to present their ideas to an audience of managers and executives from international music and technology companies.

Hosted by Music Ally, the jury will consist of three judges, all highly experienced, top level entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from the music and entertainment businesses. Each judge will choose two finalists from the pool of applicants. Leading up to Popkomm the six finalists will be coached by their judges prior to the actual presentations at Popkomm-IMEA on Thursday, September 17th in Berlin. A combination of an online audience and the Popkomm-IMEA audience will then select the 2009 winner.

Last year saw over 70 entries Popkomm-IMEA entries. Previous Popkomm IMEA winners include PlaylouderMSP, Sonicbids, Gracenote and Kyte.

To apply, please visit the Popkomm-IMEA entry page HERE.

Popkomm

As an international platform for the music and entertainment industry Popkomm attracts thousands of trade visitors from all over the world. What makes Popkomm so unique is its integrated concept: Popkomm is the only industry meeting place in the world that combines a trade show with a convention and a festival. Consequently Popkomm is a major attraction not only for its core business of music but also because it brings the representatives of other sectors such as concerts, the movies, mobile entertainment and advertising to the exhibition halls in Berlin. The fifth Popkomm is taking place in Berlin in 2008, from 8 to 10 October. It is organised by Popkomm GmbH, Berlin.

Music Ally

Music Ally is the world's leading digital music research and strategy agency. The company advises clients including Universal Music, Orange, Tesco and BBC on all aspects of digital related activities from consumer behaviour to competitor analysis to retail strategy. Our information service is read by thousands of senior executives worldwide including three corporate wide major label deals. Music Ally also provides data services, training services, runs a number of regular workshops and seminars and recently launched the world's first regular digital music blog in Spanish at aliadodigital.com.

Gary Husband in 'Triptych, Part 2: Alexander Shulgin's Songbook'

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of part two of Alexander Shulgin's Songbook, Triptych. Producer Richard Niles and multi-instrumentalist Gary Husband discuss what it was like creating part two of Alexander Shulgin's instrumental album.

"Atmosphere is a key word for me in my musical endeavor, whether it's in the pop, jazz, classical or fusion realms, and here I had a chance to explore exactly that.." - Gary Husband

Album: Triptych, Shulgin's Songbook - Part 2 Genre: Instrumental/Smooth Jazz/Lounge Composer: Alexander Shulgin Performers: Gary Husband (piano), Martin Taylor (guitar) Producer: Richard Niles Label: Familia Entertainment http://alexandershulgin.musicdish.net

Tryxo Indie Invasion Tour Announces International Line-Up And First Dates

Online music retailer Tryxo announced its international line-up for the Indie Invasion Tour in Germany next month. The bands include Derek Jordan (LA), The J.U.S. Evolution (NYC) and 9lies (Belfast). A team of experts and students selected the three bands from artists selling their music through Tryxo's online platform that applied to the Campus Tour by May 1st, 2009.

"The artists are all international newcomers that do not have a major label record contract," noted Tryxo founder Natalie Vandersluis. "Nevertheless, their songs, production and sound quality as well as their talent prove their class and that they deserve to be on this tour!"

Tryxo also announced some initial dates for the German tour this coming June: 17.06.2009 - RWTH Aachen, Karmanhof 7pm - 10pm 18.06.2009 - University Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Sankt Augustin 8pm - 11pm

The Tryxo Indie Invasion Tour will be held in universities across Germany throughout the month of June 2009. Tryxo's Indie Invasion Tour is being organized by Fachhochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, a German University where dedicated 14 students coordinating everything from logistics, to marketing, to communicating with the other participating schools. http://www.tryxoindieinvasion.com

The J.U.S. Evolution Bio: The J.U.S. Evolution Bio American Dream His childhood friends in Far Rockaway thought he was strange for listening to Rock music. As a young rapper, his penchant for rhyming over live instrumentals confused A&Rs. P. Diddy confessed he dug his style, but would playfully describe him as a "weird dude." Others have called him "different," "odd," "eccentric," but never has he been labeled a conformist. After nearly a decade of uncompromising dedication to his craft, Jus (born: Allah Ricks) has finally realized his lifelong dream --The J.U.S Evolution.

Derek Jordan Bio: Derek Jordan is a singer/guitarist/songwriter in Hollywood, CA. While performing live, he bares his red handprint on his chest to embrace his "Identity", which happens to be the title of his newly released debut album. Derek’s musical message focuses on individualism and fighting conformity, believing that everyone has the power to claim their own identity and not the one expected by their peers.

9lies Bio: The northern-irish Band 9Lies was founded in 2003 and has been successful in many ways across many borders. In 2007 their song "Slippin Away" was downloaded more then 43.000 times and the band was awarded the ASCAP award for excellence in songwriting. That same year 9lies played with well known acts such as the Sugababes, the Fun Lov'in Criminals at the Vena Music Festival in Lódz, Polen. Their diverse music style is inspired by such music legends as U2 or Nirvana and can range from energetic uptempo rock to melodic rock ballads with amazing guitar solos.

Tryxo is an online music store offering DRM-free digital downloads of the best independent music to music lovers worldwide. Focused on providing artists with the best retail solution in the industry, the company offers free account registration and 75% royalty on all digital music sales. Recognizing the importance of providing a compelling music shopping experience in a competitive market, Tryxo offers uniform download price of $.59, high-quality music pre- approved by its staff as well as unlimited downloads/copies of purchased music for multiple computers and music players. Tryxo will be launching online radio streams to better promote its artists to customers. http://www.tryxo.com

THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN! To Perform At Cleveland Indians Game

Cleveland-bred electro-rockers THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN! are holding it down for their hometown at an upcoming Cleveland Indians game. On Friday, May 29, the Indians will take on the New York Yankees, and TIAS! will be there to root them on with a special performance!

During the 7th inning stretch, the band will lead the Cleveland crowd in a sing-along of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame." THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN! will perform the classic tune from the "party deck" of the arena.

On Thursday, May 28, THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN! will celebrate the release of their debut album Love Kills (May 5 - Reversed Image, Unlimited) at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, OH. Joining them will be special guests Terry Urban, The Kick Drums, DJ Kosher Kuts, and Chip Tha Ripper. You can view the TV commercial spot on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z8UyG1k_8U

Quickly developing a reputation as a band that gets the party going, the band is described as "danceable hetero-angst rock" by KEUL Radio (Arkansas). It is this distinctive sound that has earned the band recognition, as radio stations are blasting their tracks in heavy rotation. This is all riding on the recent release of their debut album Love Kills (released May 5 - Reversed Image, Unlimited).

This rousing event will take place at the Cleveland Indians home base of Progressive Field. Two of American's greatest pastimes - baseball and live music - doesn't get any better than that!

Reversed Image Unlimited LLC is a non-traditional, highly innovative record label featuring indie, electronic, rock and pop artists. Keep an eye out for new releases from THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN!, Chuck Mosley (formerly of Faith No More), Adam Heart, Ghost Town Trio and more.
www.reversedimageunlimited.com

"See You Tonight" By Kotadama Is The Top Song Request At KISS FM New York For 3 Weeks And Counting

Brothers Chris and Evan Brown were born and raised on a rural property on the Central Coast of NSW Australia. Both homeschooled, they've had opportunities to develop many interests from horse riding, competitive ballroom dancing and trading the stock market...

In late 2006, whilst sitting for the HSC, Chris taught himself how to play the guitar and keyboards and convinced his brother Evan to teach himself to play the drums. The band Kotadama was born! Kotadama means "Spirit of words"

Towards the end of 2007, at 19 & 21 Chris and Evan began writing and performing their own songs. With their exposure to open learning, combined with extensive travel with their dad across Australia, the two brothers developed a relatively wide perspective of the world. Kotadama create songs describing the human condition, stories of love, loss, inspiration, life and the delicate ongoing relationship between man and earth. In a world where hate, anger, and jealousy dominate, Kotadama brings a powerful essence of truth and inspiration to people everywhere

In keeping with the earthy sound, Kotadama converted a disused farm shed into a very effective recording studio. Kotadama are completing their debut album and are looking to launch their songs to the world in 2009 and tour.

http://www.kotadama.com
http://www.myspace.com/kotadama