Saturday, May 30, 2009

Didier Euzet - Composer

Didier Euzet - The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way. It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream, called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful.

Armik

Armik, a prolific composer of bravura guitar works, enjoys great popularity around the world.

Launching his solo career in 1994, Armik drew upon his jazz roots and flamenco passions to create a revolutionary twist on the emerging Nuevo flamenco sound. His invaluable compositions and performances cover an entire range of provocative melodies honed throughout his formative years to his delicate balancing of flamenco and classical guitar to the Latin and jazz influences that listeners hear in his music today. As a guitarist, he is one of the most adulated virtuosos of the Nuevo Flamenco genre, having attained this stature by virtue of his commanding presence among Billboard Magazine's Top Ten New Age Artists of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008.

Armik was born in Iran of Armenian descent. When he was just seven years old, he pawned his watch for a classical guitar, which he hid and practiced on in the basement. Formal music lessons followed and Armik completed a rigid instructional regimen in just two years. At 12, he was a professional recording artist. While his early career focused mostly on jazz, Armik discovered the beauty and passion of Flamenco while visiting Spain during the 1970s when he saw the legendary Paco de Lucia perform. Driven by a fire for the tradition that has defined his musical life ever since, the young musician immediately switched from his Jazz guitar for an in-depth journey to the heart of Spanish music.

In 1981 Armik moved to Los Angeles to pursue this new direction, playing with other artists live and in the studio. By 1994 he released his solo debut album RAIN DANCER, a critical and commercial success that he followed with 1995's GYPSY FLAME (GOLD in Australia). At this point, Armik's reputation as a professional recording artist of Nuevo flamenco was such that expert Spanish luthier
Pedro Maldonado created an instrument for him, the Rubia; Armik's 1996 album was recorded with, and named after it. The following year saw the release of MALAGA, and his fifth album, ISLA DEL SOL, appeared in 1999, followed by ROSAS DEL AMOR in the spring of 2001.

Armik, the internationally renowned Nuevo flamenco guitarist/composer/producer continues to blaze his guitar virtuosity around the world as the owner of the
Bolero Records imprint, which was established in 2002. Since its inception, all of Armik's recordings have charted above the top ten rung on the Billboard New Age ladder of success; LOST IN PARADISE (2002), AMOR DE GUITARRA (2003), ROMANTIC DREAMS (2004), PIANO NIGHTS (2004), TREASURES (2004), CAFÉ ROMANTICO (2005), MAR DE SUEÑOS (2005), DESIRES, The Romantic Collection (2006), MI PASION (2006), CHRISTMAS WISHES (2006), GUITARRISTA (2007), A DAY IN BRAZIL (2007), BARCELONA (2008), FUEGO GITANA, The Nuevo Flamenco Collection (2008), and SERENATA (2009).

Friday, May 29, 2009

The Deposition of Lou Bagetta Trailer

Congratulations to Dan Olivo, a friend and an actor for "The Deposition of Lou Bagetta" the screening will take place:

Sunday, June 7, 2009, Time: 5:00pm
Location: Laemmle's Sunset 5
Street: 8000 Sunset Blvd.
City/Town: West Hollywood, CA
(Los Angeles)

Tickets for the Dances With Films festival screening are now on sale. Sunday, June 7 at 5pm in competition Group 4. Follow the link. Dances With Films: TICKETS, www.dancewithfilms.com




www.loubagetta.com The mob's least talented hit man takes on a most impossible task. A comedy short currently in the festival circuit. Directed by Tommy Smeltzer. Screenplay by Brian Sack. Director of Photography Craig Cockerill. Cast: Patrick Gallo, Dan Olivo, Evan Arnold, Brian Sack, Ben Sharples.

Full cast and crew details plus media kit online at www.loubagetta.com

Upcoming Events:

SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN on June 11-14, http://www.waterfrontfilm.org/

JERSEY SHORE FILM FESTIVAL , Asbury Park, NJ on July 8-18, www.jerseyshorefilmfestival.com

MONTREAL, CANADA on July 16-26th, Just For Laughs - Montreal
www.hahaha.com

Tony Reyes

Tony Reyes - I would like to tell you a bit about myself , I was born 52 years ago in Caribou, Maine, grew up in Texas and Oklahoma, at the age of 15 came back to Caribou.
My love for music came very early in my life when at the age of 5 I saw my mothers Melody Maker in the closet, I was always trying to have her let me play it but she never did. When she would leave I would go into her closet and take it out and put the strap around my neck. The guitar hung almost to the floor. When I was a little older I found an old beat up caustic in the barn under some hay, very hard to play but that was the beginning of my long journey into the world of music. I did finally get a guitar when I got back to Caribou, I worked the potato fields and saved my money for an electric I bought at a pawn shop. And so it begins to where I am today. Making my own music is my passion and always will be. I spend many days just working on my own stuff , mainly I work alone , I do all the instruments myself , I have collaborated with a myspace friend , Chaos Curbs on Dark Equinox and worked with local bands in my area.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Static Rev - Marlena Copado, Eddie Velez, Cory Sass

Static Rev is a three piece Pop Punk/Classic Rock/Dance Band from San Diego, California. Known for their creative drum riffs, intense guitars and passionate vocals they bring a way of life and a place in their music for anyone to come and experience.

Static Rev is fronted by Marlena Copado (my niece and so proud of her) who has been playing guitar, writing lyrics and playing keys from a young age.

Eddie Velez is a talented self-taught guitarist who has turned to the bass to create a new and complete sound.

Cory Sass on drums and percussion is the backbone and rhythm of the group.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Norman Evans - Two-time Grammy Nominated Smooth Jazz Recording Artist

Norman Evans - Play's a Yanagisawa soprano sax and use a number of keyboards to bring his compositions to life. Norman have opened for a number of national artist such as Spyro Gyra, the late George Howard, Pieces of A Dream, Jeff Lorber, Gerald Alston and Miles Jaye. He has appeared on a number of local television programs in both the CT. & Maryland regions.

Currently, the Maryland region is Norman Evans home base and he performs a brand of contemporary jazz (Smoothjazz), to rave reviews.



Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The Heroes

The Heroes, based out of San Diego, can provide live musical entertainment nationwide for:
Corporate Events
Weddings
Holiday Parties
New Year's Eve Parties
Private Parties
Themed Events
USO Shows
or any other event requiring FUN!


For those interested in booking The Heroes for an event, please visit their website at http://www.theheroes.com/