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November 27, 2006
Poetry by: Christine
SPLISH-SPLASH
Splish-Splash, you hear the rain crash,
Cuddled up in a blanket on the couch,
Your eyes wide awake, but your body still asleep,
You stare at the ceilin' where the rain falls steep,
Its the weekend so ya lay there and think,
Life goes so fast ya don't know when ya blink,
I mean, I'm just a kid its gonna go fast,
I need to find some way to make this last,
All these kids wanna grow up so soon,
But one day there gonna wake up BOOM,
Pressin' snooze on the alarm clock,
"Shoot I'm gonna be late for work!",
Yeah that mom you yelled at isn't there anymore,
Too bad ya can't go back, ya shut that door,
Ya tanks almost empty but ya got no cash,
Splish-Splash...you hear the rain crash,
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November 23, 2006
Canada: Promotion
Chad VanGaalen w/ These Hands and Lane Arndt
Fri.Nov.24/06 @ The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton. *CD Release Party*
MERCHANDISE:
Fresh Meat
Fresh Meat T-Shirts ($10 CAD) and CD's ($5 CAD) are now available. Click here to order. Note: Fresh Meat are a Toronto group that has recently disbanded.
MUSIC:
Byron Stingily
Check out Byron's new production: "Something Better"
Tyrone Ellis, Will "Reel Soul" Rodriquez & Martino (83 West)
Witness their new joint: "Music in the Air"
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November 20, 2006
Poetry by Chase Martin
Confused
Tried to find myself by the sea
Probably been better off livin in some tree
Staring at this liquid dome
How is it I cant find that place to call home?
My thoughts strive to find an end
I'm beginning to see it's all just for pretend
Pondering this parable called love
You know she cried when I shot that dove
Six and a half billion going about their day
And Im still strugglin to pray
Maybe I take my emotions too serious
Just seems so dreamy to be delirious
Fear not, as will you, I will find my place
Just gotta find that inner space
Then realize this life is not what it seems
Because we can only find salvation in our dreams
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November 16, 2006
Canada: Promotion
The Free Ride Band
Fri.Nov.17/06 @ The Dawghouse, London.
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November 13, 2006
Angel Quiz #3
The Beatles
l. What was the very first Beatles song ever played in America?
2. Who was the spiritual Beatle?
3. Who was considered the cute Beatle?
More Quiz - Klik below...
4. Who was considered the smart Beatle?
5. Who was considered the kinda dumb Beatle?
6. What was the date that the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan
Show?
7. What was John Lennon's first wife's name?
8. Who stole George Harrison's wife from him? What song was written about her?
9. What was the song "Day Tripper" about?
10. What does "lucy in the sky with diamonds mean?"
Good luck everyone, I know this is hard for all you young peeps out there. I'm so old I remember all of the answers.
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November 10, 2006
Canada: Promotion
The London Music Awards
London, ON.:
Nominations are now being taken for Scene Magazine's annual music award show.
Check: http://www.londonmusicawards.com/ for more details and to find out how you can vote for your favorite London band.
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November 07, 2006
Poetry by: Angel
A flannel shirt and Old Spice
today i went to find a warm flannel shirt for my husband,
as i was looking at the shirts, i saw one that reminded
me so of my father,
he always wore flannel shirts
they were so soft to feel
when i would hug him
and he always smelled of
old spice after shave
oh how i miss my daddy
the memories just came
flooding back to me
my heart started to hurt
so much
i wish i could hug him
just once more
and kiss his cheek
and smell the old spice
he was my best friend
my daddy
he was always there
for me
when i was a child
he taught me how to
work on cars and
to fix them myself
he built me a little
push cart and he
would push me
underneath the cars
when he was working
on them
i was his buddy
his little girl
and i miss him so
i know that someday
i will meet him in heaven
and i will run to him
and he will hug me
and he will smell of
old spice
and he will be wearing
a flannel shirt
and i will be his little
girl again
rebel productions oct 2, 06
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November 01, 2006
Parlophone Records Wants to Make YOU Famous
Nov. Newsletter [Ed.26] - PROMOTING YOU TO YOU!
PROMO: Canadian Dates: FREE MUSIC: [http://www.themusicalrevolution.com/i220.php]
The Free Ride Band
Fri.Nov.03/06 @ Scot's Corner, London.
The Jim Byrnes Trio
Wed.Nov.22/06 @ The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton.
A Northern Chorus w/ Team Building
Thu.Nov.23/06 @ The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton.
Chad VanGaalen w/ These Hands
Fri.Nov.24/06 @ The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton.
MUSICIANS - Send your promoteables (concert dates, merchandise, website info, etc...) to: info@themusicalrevolution.com
MUSIC NEWS (in this issue):
1. NELLY'S CHARITY "JES US 4 JACKIE" IS SAVING LIVES
2. MYSPACE IN SUPPORT OF DAFUR
3. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE PHONOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY ON THE HUNT
4. CBGB CLOSES ITS DOORS
5. DON HENLEY CARES ABOUT MUSIC
6. WHO CARES?: WHAM! (look 'em up), that "Darkness" singer, Scarlett Johansson.. so.. sexy.., Jay Z - Banned in the C.H.I.N.A., Whortney Love and a whole bunch of respected practitioners :P...
THEMUSICALREVOLUTION.COM THIS MONTH: This month we'd like to welcome Richie and Thanasi, the newest members of TheMusicalRevolution. This past month, our humble site was graced by the poetry of Omaha RisinG. Check:
http://www.themusicalrevolution.com/weblog/freestylelyricspoetry/index.html (scroll down).
Omaha is an active Toronto poet who holds readings in town on a monthly basis. Recently, yours truly was fortunate enough to chat with the bard (who has recently become a member of the Revolution) and he not only performed a piece for me but offered up a handful of works for Revopublication. This means that we can look forward to more Omaha RisinG in the months to come :D Love to O.R. and all the poets that contribute their fine work for our enlightenment/enjoyment.
EDITORIAL:
Big big news!
Finally ONE major record label has dragged themselves clawing and scratching all the way into the 21st century. Parlophone Records, a subsidiary of EMI group has decided to take musical submissions via an online web portal. This means that the independent musician can submit their online package (music/pics/bio/press,etc...) directly to the A&R department of the very same record label that reps Radiohead, Beastie Boys, The Beatles, etc...
Parlophone Website: http://www.parlophone.co.uk/newsite/
Parlophone Demo Submissions: http://www.parlophone.co.uk/jimmy/
The label hasn't made the above portal common knowlege as of yet. The link doesn't even appear on their website. SO... This could be good news for the early bird. If you have a package, it may be a good idea to ship it sooner rather than later. You may at least be able to get a decent response.
My suggestion?
Start your own label and fuck the man - LOL! BUT... I know that we all still wanna believe in a system that will pay us to party and play the music we love for fanatics who worship the ground we walk on.
So.
Submit away. I sincerely hope that we all get famous and happy and everything we could ask for. Meanwhile, I'll be over in this corner working hard and starving - 'cause I'm stoopid like that ;)
Lottery Love,
i220
MUSIC NEWS:
1. NELLY'S CHARITY "JES US 4 JACKIE" IS SAVING LIVES: After the pop rapper's sister died of leukemia, he managed to set up a charity that has been able to already find bone marrow donors for 8 patients.
2. MYSPACE IN SUPPORT OF DAFUR: On Oct. 21, Alice in Chains, Ziggy Marley, TV on the Radio and others perfomed at a series of 20 concerts that organizers dubbed, "Rock For Darfur". The popular web meeting spot donated proceeds to victims of genocide in the war torn country.
3. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE PHONOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY ON THE HUNT: The search for "copyright infringers" is now international. 8,000 new lawsuits have been filed in 17 different countries. The London based IFPI which reps 1,450 record companies around the world has even made legal forays into South America and Eastern Europe.
4. CBGB CLOSES ITS DOORS: The Legendary New York punk club where acts like The Ramones, Patti Smith, Blondie and Talking Heads (among many others) honed their skills is officially shutting down. Owner, Hilly Krystal has cited rent rises as the reason.
5. DON HENLEY CARES ABOUT MUSIC: MusiCares Foundation has named the Eagles' drummer/singer their 2007 Person of the Year. Don's work with environmental issues (the Walden Woods Project) and artist development (the Recording Artists' Coalition) hold him in good stead for the coveted prize.
WHO CARES?: WHAM! That's right babies. They're reforming - maybe. Wake me up after they go go... Justin Hawkins has.. quit. *Sobs* *Sobs more* *Sobs uncontrolably* I can't believe it. Who is Justin Hawkins anyway? :P.. Scarlett Johansson is recording an album of Tom Waits songs no less. 3 Words - Vid e Oh my god!.. The Chinese government finally put their collective feet down! Jay Z will not perform in Shanghai. His lyrics have been deemed vulgar by that country's ministry of culture. On a brighter note, Beyonce will be allowed to pimp her latest perfume half neked as long as she gives each minister a.. lapdance... I'm not lying here - they're calling it "Madoption". What do they mean when they suggest that young David may NOT be better off with the self proclaimed "Material Girl"?.. R. Kelly.. R. Kelly.. R. Kelly... First Wham!, now Courtney Love. Alright! Get ready for "spankin' it in public part II" and the prequel to "Star Whores - The Revenge of the Used Tampon"... Bully for the Dixie Chicks! Welcome to the light side. Don't expect everybody who's livin' it daily to give you a standing "o" or anything but much love for trying to salvage at least a little self respect and dignity. You can wash those kneepads now. LOL!
*Collected from a variety of online NEWS sources and summed up here for your enjoyment/enlightenment.*
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