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This 2-day workshop is December 7-8, 2009 at the Palm Beach Hotel. Eventful forced the Four Seasons into this listing for some reason. Registration must be made in advance of this event. Course Abstract for "Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop" "Being adaptable in a flat world, knowing how to "learn ...More

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This 2-day workshop is December 7-8, 2009 at the Palm Beach Hotel. Eventful forced the Four Seasons into this listing for some reason. Registration must be made in advance of this event. Course Abstract for "Idea Mapping: A Learning Workshop" "Being adaptable in a flat world, knowing how to "learn how to learn," will be one of the most important assets any worker can have..." Thomas Friedman -- Author of The World is Flat, page 239 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION - This course teaches foundational skills necessary for exceptional success in leadership, creativity, thinking, and learning in business and life. This workshop focuses on building your skills in these areas so that you can apply them immediately to your profession and life. This is NOT a lecture-driven, PowerPoint, theory-filled, boring training class! It is an exciting, activity-driven, skill-building, multi-sensory adventure in learning to use your brain more effectively and efficiently! You will experience significant improvement while learning skills that most adults believe to be difficult, if not impossible. Two of those skills are not discussed in the content of this abstract, so that they are a surprise for you during the course! You will truly amaze yourself. Creating idea maps is one of the central components of this workshop. This tool is based on Jamie Nast's book titled Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business (John Wiley & Sons 2006). Other topics covered include creativity, memory, and a model for learning. This learning model is then applied to learning all of the other skills offered in this course. You will also be introduced to Mindjet's MindManager software. These two days are just the beginning of a learning journey that can continue for a lifetime! Get ready to revolutionize your thinking during this mind-expanding workshop! AUDIENCE - For anyone who desires to unleash their own learning potential and learn innovative approaches for addressing today's business and educational issues. LENGTH - Two days; 8:30am - 5:00pm. Pre-registration is required. OBJECTIVES - At the end of this workshop participants will be able to: 1. Create idea maps 2. Think more clearly, creatively and efficiently 3. Apply learning process theory to overcome mental blocks that inhibit learning, and apply this model to learning several new skills 4. Identify and implement personal and business applications of idea mapping and other skills learned during this workshop WHAT IS IDEA MAPPING? - Idea mapping has a rich foundation in Mind Mapping®, originated by Tony Buzan in the 1960's. Tony defines it this way: "A mind map harnesses the full range of cortical skills - word, image, number, logic, rhythm, color and spatial awareness - in a single, uniquely powerful technique. In doing so, it gives you the freedom to roam the infinite expanse of your brain." Idea mapping is a hybrid tool that combines the positives of the mind-mapping laws with the freedom to break them. The feedback from sceptical, overworked, linearly-trained business professionals has caused the creation of idea maps as the practical, flexible, and more usable version of mind maps. Once the rules and techniques of idea mapping are established and learned, you'll be breaking every one of them to make these maps apply to you in the most effect way possible. You will be the creator of the style and rules that work for you! IDEA-MAPPING APPLICATIONS -This technique may be applied to every aspect of your job and life where improved learning and clearer thinking will enhance performance. The applications of idea maps are numerous, but following are some of the more typical uses: Strategic planning Creating & delivering presentations Meeting agendas & summaries Project management Consolidating complex information Team & individual data collection Performance reviews Developing organizational & individual vision Solve problems Book or article summaries Decision making Marketing strategies Planning events (or anything!) Planning & delivering courses Taking notes Sales processes Proposal summaries for clients Creating a book of knowledge on any topic Mapping a to-do list Managing complex information Bringing clarity to a crisis situation Assimilate large volumes of information quickly Idea maps enhance your ability to make connections synergistically among widely disparate events, ideas and information by providing a way to simultaneously see the "big picture" and the connections between ideas at the same time. For examples of Idea Maps from other business people around the globe business around the globeclick here or go to the Idea Mapping Blog. course benefitsCOURSE BENEFITS - You will improve your performance by improving your: Planning Creativity Learning and thinking capabilities Productivity Memory Brainstorming Note taking Problem solving Thought organization Mental efficiency Motivation Ability to break through mental barriers Communication Concentration Ability to learn new skills The tools you learn in this class will also save you time! The course includes the following for each PARTICIPANT: 1. Custom-designed Idea Mapping Kit (valued at over $100). 2. Handouts 3. A copy of the book "Idea Mapping" by Jamie Nast 4. Miscellaneous supplies for activities ... surprises! 5. Elaborate whole-brained room set-up 6. Post-course follow up one week after the workshop and again one month after the workshop 7. Pre- and post-course measurement of workshop results (for organizations only) FEES - The fee for open course participants is $695 per person plus travel. Two-day organizational workshops are $7500 (plus travel, accommodation, and shipping expenses) for up to 20 participants and $150 for each additional person. One-day organizational workshops in the USA are $5500 (plus shipping and travel expenses) for up to 20 participants and $150 for each additional person. For overseas workshops the fee for additional participants over the initial 20 is $200 per person due to the vast amount of work to get materials through customs. There is a minimum fee of $3500 per day for overseas travel days that varies by country and additional expenses for interpreters. DRESS - The dress is casual and comfortable. Be aware there will be some light physical activities. Cost Payment required. $695 per person. Includes all materials, Idea Mapping book, and Idea Mapping Kit. Doesn't include travel and accommodation expenses.

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The RLC welcomes all members and any guests to our monthly meetings. From 6:00pm-7:00pm beer, wine and refreshments are served from donations from our membership. The Meeting portion is from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. “OUR CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS” Join Attorney Rebecca O’Dell for a discussion on “ ...More

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The RLC welcomes all members and any guests to our monthly meetings. From 6:00pm-7:00pm beer, wine and refreshments are served from donations from our membership. The Meeting portion is from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. “OUR CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS” Join Attorney Rebecca O’Dell for a discussion on “Our Constitutional Crisis”. Rebecca is an appellate attorney, practicing before the U.S. Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal and Florida Supreme Court. She travels around the country speaking on “Our Current Constitutional Crisis.” She will be explaining the Constitution and each branch’s role within the Constitution. This will be a dynamic lesson in American history and civics. Rebecca teaches patriots how to regain control of their government! Learn more about Rebecca at her website: www.RebeccaOdell.org Would you like to see the Republican Party return to those traditions? The Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of Northeast Florida is the local chapter of the RLC of Florida, chartered in Florida in 1990. We are a grassroots, statewide organization working within the Republican Party (GOP) that is committed to the continuation of the principles of our Founding Fathers. Come meet others who support these Principles! Feel free to use the Promotional Flyer in the Files section and/or our Facebook Event to extend the invitation to your friends, family and other contacts. For more information please visit: http://www.rlcnef.org/about/rlcnef-monthly-meetings/

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Vivaldi Orchestra Prague, led by the Czech baroque specialist and violinist Václav Návrat, presents compositions by Vivaldi!

In Prague, Vivaldi's music was very popular during his lifetime. Between 1726 and 1736 six of Vivaldi´s operas, two of which were premieres, were p ...More

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Vivaldi Orchestra Prague, led by the Czech baroque specialist and violinist Václav Návrat, presents compositions by Vivaldi!

In Prague, Vivaldi's music was very popular during his lifetime. Between 1726 and 1736 six of Vivaldi´s operas, two of which were premieres, were performed in Count Sporck´s theatre in Prague. Since this time, Vivaldi was already famous across Europe and travelled especially to performances of his works - it is believed that he lived for an extended period in Prague.

The operas were staged by A. Denzio's operatic company from Venice, for whom Vivaldi hired singers in Italy and organized the new operatic works. Many unique manuscripts of his works are preserved in Czech archives. Some were written directly at the request of Czech noblemen, e.g. the lute compositions for Count Vrtba. Vivaldi´s most famous work 'Il cimento dell' armonia e dell' inventione'. Antonio Vivaldi himself directed the Morzin's ensemble during their concerts in Italy.

Vivaldi Orchestra Prague, led by the Czech baroque specialist and violinist Václav Návrat, wants to join tradition with this outstanding ensembles and bring new content to the rather inflexible understanding of museum authenticity. This is not a slavish copying of old forms in the old ways, but a discovery of the symbolism of the baroque period in all its breadth - the joining of its richness of sound with visual imagery and the creation of an environment in which the illusion of the dreaming of past beauties can be created!

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32nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show Runs Dec. 3-6.2009 The Gulf Coast's largest boat show, the 32nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, will cruise into the Progress Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park in downtown St. Pete from Dec. 3- ...More

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32nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show Runs Dec. 3-6.2009 The Gulf Coast's largest boat show, the 32nd Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, will cruise into the Progress Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park in downtown St. Pete from Dec. 3-6, 2009. Building upon last year's phenomenal success, this outdoor show will again feature the very best of both the boating and sailing worlds--with the largest, most varied selection of power and sailboats. Check out the show's scenic new floating docks and climb aboard family cruisers, high-performance wakeboard boats, fishing boats, magnificent sailing yachts, personal watercraft and much more. Highlights Included in Admission: -More than 400 new and pre-owned power and sailboats, featuring the most competitive deals from many of the world's top manufacturers. -Two large air-conditioned tents filled with boating and sailing accessories, including gear, clothing, jewelry, electronics, engines, travel charters and more perfect for holiday shopping. -Free weekend Kids' Fishing Clinics presented by Hook the Future, where every kid who participates gets free admission, plus free rod, reel and tackle kit. -Free Discover Sailing Yacht Cruises on the beautiful bay. -The World Famous Floating Cocktail Barge -The popular St. Pete Cruiser's Party on Saturday night, Dec. 5, featuring The Eric Stone Band, rated #1 by Seafaring Radio and presented by Latitudes & Attitudes. When: Thurs., Dec. 3-noon to 6 pm Friday, Dec. 4-10 am to 7 pm Saturday, Dec. 5-10 am to 7 pm Sunday, Dec. 6-10 am to 5 pm Where: Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin & Albert Whitted Park, 400 First St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Parking: Park onsite or bring your boat and cruise into the free "Come By Boat docks" located on the north side of the show, near the fountain. Admission: $10.00 or $8 if purchased online in advance Free admission for active duty or retired military personnel. Children (6-15) $5 at the gate or $3 purchased online in advance. SPECIAL OFFER: $2 off each ticket purchase online in advance at www.showmanagement.com Event Organizer: Show Management info@showmanagement.com 1-800-940-7642

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Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianist/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debutin ...More

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Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianist/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano, “Heal of the Hand.” “A New Kind of Love” is Robin Spielberg’s 15th CD, and her first of all-original work in eight years. It is also her most personal and expressive yet. “A New Kind of Love” marks the artist’s return to creating the kind of music for which she is most famous: melodic soundtracks for her life journey. Exploring friendships, world beauty, the passage of time and the transitions of seasons, the CD is an intimate listening experience bound to resonate with Spielberg’s legions of fans as well as those new to her music. The title track chronicles a walk among friends. Spielberg starts alone, but the companions she encounters along the way encourage her to keep going both literally and metaphorically. The longest track on the CD, this eight-minute journey is a quiet and peaceful exploration of self-discovery and understanding. Fun, upbeat and filled with the unexpected, “This Busy Life” is the artist’s admission that the pressure, stress and fast-paced nature of her life is what she seeks most in a world telling her to slow down. Her family’s relocation from the New Jersey suburbs to a rural Pennsylvania town three years ago proved to be a catalyst for discovering the many layers to the loves and losses experienced in her life’s travels, giving her a new musical viewpoint. “Eileen”, written for her sister, is a musical statement of new-found layers of relationship and connection while “Seeing You Seeing Me” is an anthem gratitude to her good friend and mentor, Robin Goldsby. Other musical adventures on the recording include “Until You Come Home” which chronicles the feelingsof waiting and longing that only a mother knows, and the tongue-in-cheek swing piece "it's All Just As Well” composed on the heels of a stinging rejection. “Composing music is my way of seeing the world,” says Spielberg. “It always has been. It is through these melodies that I remember and understand my experiences and my place in the world.” Fortunately for this composer, her listeners relate. Letters from around the world have poured into Spielberg’s inbox over the years letting her know that her music has comforted, inspired, motivated, lifted and provided the soundtracks for their own life’s journeys. Thursday, December 10, 2009: Scottsdale, Arizona at 7:30pm Arizona State University Dept. of Public Events presents Robin Spielberg in Concert Kerr Cultural Center 6110 North Scottsdale Road www.asukerr.com tickets go on sale August 3rd, 2009 PR Contact: Jaime Campbell Morton – 413.259.1111 – artspromo@artspromo.org More here: www.RobinSpielberg.com Write to Robin directly: robin@robinspielberg.com

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Saturday, November 28, Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro will host and celebrate the company's one-year anniversary with a Networking Reunion and Grand Re-Opening from 10am until 6pm with a series of activities that include a ribbon-cutting ceremony by New Jersey State Assemblyman Joseph R. Malone III (R ...More

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Saturday, November 28, Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro will host and celebrate the company's one-year anniversary with a Networking Reunion and Grand Re-Opening from 10am until 6pm with a series of activities that include a ribbon-cutting ceremony by New Jersey State Assemblyman Joseph R. Malone III (R - District 30), Mayor James E. Lynch.Jr., Deputy Mayor Heather Cheesman, and town Commissioner Zigmont Targonski at 1pm. A menu sampling a the shop's Latin-inspired cuisine will take place from 12 noon until 2pm, a food drive to benefit area needy families will be conducted throughout the day, and a live musical performance by the music band Stone Cold Sober will take place at 7pm. The celebration will also include plenty of opportunities for personal, business and social networking as well as chances for the public at large to meet several of the artists, organizations and business leaders who held community activities at the shop over the past year. Some of the confirmed and invited guests include professional photographer Tim Proctor, vocalist Anita Ferrer a.k.a. The Asbury Park Angel, musical performer Ted Wood of Kujos Lunch Money and the Underdogs, and musical groups such as The Trio and Soul Fire. Beanwood is located at 222 Farnsworth Avenue in the city of Bordentown New Jersey. The event is free to the public.Register on-line at http://www.beanwood.eventbrite.com. The event organizers are asking all who attend to bring one or more nonperishable food items that will, in turn, be donated to the Food Pantry at St. Mary's Church as part of a project by the third-grade class at the church's school. For more information, call (609) 324-1300. "It is truly a privilege to have a place like Beanwood that offers both a location and a mind-set that promotes diversity, encourages community engagement and provides this wonderful town the exposure it deserves as great place to live, work, recreate, worship and do business. They are an outstanding model." says New Jersey State Assemblyman Joseph R. Malone III (R - District 30 and Republican Budget Officer), One of the highlight's of Beanwwod's first year was the relationship it developed with Fernbrook Farm, the Bordentown-based food grower that donated compost and plants to start the restaurant's organic vegetable and herb garden from which it uses the produce and condiments in some of their signature Latin-inspired dishes and the plentiful mint leaves in their popular, yet seasonal, ice cold Mango Tea. Another focal point of the Bistro's success is its on-going calendar of events and activities, which now include some of the following notable artists, organizations and businesses: • Personal Empowerment seminars with Professor Alvyn Haywood • Jux-ta-Pose single parent support circle • Cup of Hope Christian Women's Tea Society gatherings • Hearts in Mind Relationship Coaching for Singles Meet-up • We Are BOOST green education and awareness forums • Salsa 101 expert dancing lessons with Susan Fanning • Clare Estate Bingo Brunch for Seniors • St. Mary's After-School Book Club About Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro: Beanwood was founded by the management team of Elizabeth Acevedo and Pedro Gomez and opened in Bordentown in November of 2008 and has become a meeting hub for artistic, environmental, social support and educational organizations. Formerly of Princeton and now residing in this cozy historically noteworthy town, the couple traveled far and wide to study the business of coffee, from roasting to serving, under the tutelage of the late Oregon-based coffee consultant Alex Finsenko, American Barista and Coffee School and Diedrich Coffee Roasters in Idaho. For more information about Beanwood's calendar of events, catering and group meetings, please call (609) 324-1300 or email beanwood@gmail.com. Visit http://beanwoodcoffee.wordpress.com/ to sign up for their regular email updates. Key contacts: We Are Building Open Opportunity Structures Together Tim Razzaq, Event Coordinator (609) 379-2885 localwisdom@weareboost.org Beanwood Coffee Latin Bistro Pedro Gomez & Elizabeth Acevedo Principals (609) 324-1300 beanwood@gmail.com

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Paranormal evening at the Psychic Theater. Fun experiments in intuition, mind control, ESP. The events tells the story of murder-suicide-electrocution that happend in this 100 year old haunted building. The story follows the 7 steps to a successful seance. After a short intermission with free refre ...More

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Paranormal evening at the Psychic Theater. Fun experiments in intuition, mind control, ESP. The events tells the story of murder-suicide-electrocution that happend in this 100 year old haunted building. The story follows the 7 steps to a successful seance. After a short intermission with free refreshments the is a seance where things happen in the dark. A 3-4 hour amazing evening on Thurs & Sat. by reservation only. Not for the timid or weak of heart. Highly rated. Longest running stage event in the area!

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LIVE NATION CANADA is pleased to present Great Big Sea with special guests on Thursday, November 26th at 7:30 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Great Big Sea is a bastard. Forged from the loins of Figgy Duff and Ryan’s Fancy, GBS found its feet on the unforgiving streets of St. John’s ...More

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LIVE NATION CANADA is pleased to present Great Big Sea with special guests on Thursday, November 26th at 7:30 p.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Great Big Sea is a bastard. Forged from the loins of Figgy Duff and Ryan’s Fancy, GBS found its feet on the unforgiving streets of St. John’s, and stood their ground when others faltered. When asked about their unlikely success, founding member Bob Hallett is typically candid: “We weren’t the best musicians in town,” he says, “we just wanted it more. We were driven by a bloody-minded need to succeed and we were rewarded for our bleeding.” The band dragged themselves out of the city’s infamous bars to release their Warner debut “Up” in the spring of 1995. Relentless touring and a raucous live show quickly propelled the record to platinum. Their next effort “Play” enjoyed even bigger success and the band moved its show into hockey stadiums across the nation. The US labels took notice and GBS was subsequently signed to Sire by Seymour Stein (Madonna/Talking Heads), who unleashed the band on an unsuspecting American public. Accolades and a solid cult following ensued. “We are showmen and we live and die by our trade,” offers electrified lead singer Alan Doyle. “I am drawn to the light and I was born to burn”. Born and raised in ‘the far east of the western world’, the lads have traversed the globe, all the while wearing their hometown on their sleeves. “Our music is of Newfoundland,” explains McCann. “It would be impossible to do what we do if we were from anywhere else. Our songs come from the sea and the cliffs and the rocks and all the other natural beauties our country provides. Without her, we simply couldn’t exist.” For this, their latest and ninth album Fortune’s Favour, the band made the surprise choice to work with indie gadfly Hawksley Workman. “We wanted to push ourselves, to be surprised by our own music,” said Hallett, “and Hawksley was the right pilot for the flight…or the fight, depending on the circumstances.” A remarkable 15 years in, the band should by this time be content to slow down and rest on their laurels. Instead, Fortune’s Favour sees them boldly embracing new sounds and new ideas, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of their own art and music. In their lifelong quest to marry the traditional music of Newfoundland with their own pop explorations, Fortune’s Favour is a new benchmark. “We embraced the law of the road when we started this, and we apply the same rules to our music,” explains Doyle. “If you are not going forwards, you are going backwards. And we hate retracing our steps.” “This album is a stew of all our influences, “adds Hallett. “Bob Marley, the Clash, Fergus O’Byrne, Ron Hynes, Johnny Cash, Donal Lunny, and who knows what else. So who better to sum it all up than C.S. Lewis: ‘Further in and further up’” Alan Doyle, Sean McCann, and Bob Hallett still live, breath, and create in Newfoundland and Labrador. Their 9th studio recording, Fortune’s Favour can be found in stores and on line now. Don’t miss an evening with Great Big Sea at South Okanagan Event Centre on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

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The movement that's been hitting The United States, Montreal, Haiti Rap Creole Mouvement is finaly in Ottawa and its gona be Hosted by 2 Local Haitian artists J.Creole and Louco..Get Your tickets its $10 in Advance and $15 at hte door. http://www.ticketweb.ca CATERING 385 Richelieu, Vanier On 613-8 ...More

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The movement that's been hitting The United States, Montreal, Haiti Rap Creole Mouvement is finaly in Ottawa and its gona be Hosted by 2 Local Haitian artists J.Creole and Louco..Get Your tickets its $10 in Advance and $15 at hte door. http://www.ticketweb.ca http://www.sac-ent.com SOEURETTE CATERING 385 Richelieu, Vanier On 613-859-6678 ROYAL SALON 411 Mc Arthur Rd 613-746-6761 HAITIAN CONVENIENCE STORE 613-744-1411 DE LAMBI CARRIBEAN FOOD 411 Mc ArthurRd 613-261-4290 MAMA CEE UNISEX SALON 1020 St Laurent 613-741-6100 COLOMBIA TRAVEL 613-7413800 MIRACLE BEAUTY STORE 181c montreal Rd 613-321-4637 MATHOU SALON and SPA 654 MONTREAL RD 613-745-7878 MARIE SALON and SPA 264 montreal Rd 613-744-4300

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Rock and Rummage Brings Black Friday Holiday Shopping Into The Bar Scene. Feel free to skip the mall this year and find something truly special as Rock and Rummage presents "Black Friday at The Elbow Room" on Friday, November 27. Detroit's long standing Rock 'N' Roll inspired traveling flea ma ...More

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Rock and Rummage Brings Black Friday Holiday Shopping Into The Bar Scene. Feel free to skip the mall this year and find something truly special as Rock and Rummage presents "Black Friday at The Elbow Room" on Friday, November 27. Detroit's long standing Rock 'N' Roll inspired traveling flea market promises to deliver the coolest one of a kind items your liable to run across this holiday season. Skip the big box middle man stores this holiday season and help support the local creative's. This event will include several Detroit area Rock and Rummage vendors selling a vast array of goods including clothing, vintage goods, handmade jewelry, posters, DVD's, vinyl records, buttons, books, and a variety of collectibles. DJ Humanfly will be spinning tunes all night long Shop, Sell, Drink, and Rock all night long starting at 8 PM. The Elbow Room is located at 6 S. Washington in Ypsilanti. The event is free and is for persons 18 and over. For more information please visit www.myspace.com/rockandrummage

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Imagine a group of 80-year-olds jamming out to The Ramones, Coldplay, The Flaming Lips, Billy Joel and Jimi Hendrix. They're a hoot - and they've been winning over audiences worldwide. They're coming to Washington, D.C., performing as a fundraiser for Iona Senior Services - a non-profit organizat ...More

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Imagine a group of 80-year-olds jamming out to The Ramones, Coldplay, The Flaming Lips, Billy Joel and Jimi Hendrix. They're a hoot - and they've been winning over audiences worldwide. They're coming to Washington, D.C., performing as a fundraiser for Iona Senior Services - a non-profit organization that fills the gaps the DC government does not flll in serving senior citizens. To order tickets email: events@iona.org or call 202-895-9416 REVIEWS "These gyrating geriatrics travel around the world belting out rock classics and garnering rave reviews" —Time Magazine "They're hot, they're hip, they're now, and their average age is 80..." —Boston Sunday Globe "When the audience empties out of the theater at the end of Young@Heart's concert, they are a wide-eyed, flabbergasted mob. Few knew what to expect, and those who thought they knew are shocked" — AP "Your mouth falls open in delighted incredulity even as your throat is wrestling with a lump of golf-ball proportions… All in all, it’s the best night out. " —The Independent, London "The floors will thud. The walls will shake. The innards of that old piano will take a licking they'll never forget. The Young@Heart Chorus is warming up" — Irish Times "Their joyfulness, self-irony, the total lack of self-righteousness, and a substantial amount of courage has conquered a whole world." —Bergensavisen, Norway

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Jim Zeigler and Vanessa Carrasco collectively make up West Tennessee's New Power Duo "Casting Our Pearls". Moving from Central Florida three years ago where they played the local music venues for years as a duo named "Torch", they now call Tennessee Home. Quote: "In my years as a musician, playin ...More

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Jim Zeigler and Vanessa Carrasco collectively make up West Tennessee's New Power Duo "Casting Our Pearls". Moving from Central Florida three years ago where they played the local music venues for years as a duo named "Torch", they now call Tennessee Home. Quote: "In my years as a musician, playing songs for people has always been like casting Pearls to the audience, so when it came time to name this new duo, "Casting our Pearls" just seemed right". Originally from Texas, Vanessa has a soulful, smooth, beautiful voice that seamlessly pairs up with Jim's well traveled, seasoned voice and accomplished electric/acoustic and slide Guitar Playing. They look like they are having fun, and they are. Playing music from the '50's to present day and covering artists like Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, Sting, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Tom Waits, The Eagles, James Taylor, K.T. Tunstall, Mark Knoffler, Mariah Carey, Tom Petty, Shania Twain, The Beatles, Sheryl Crow, Sade, K.D.Lang, Norah Jones, B.B. King and so many more Makes for an Acoustic/Electric performance you're sure to enjoy. We think there's something for everyone. Had enough Turkey? Come out and eat Mexican. Great Food, Great Drinks and Great Music!

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Known for his phenomenal guitar performances, and truly spellbinding his audiences, Australian blues rocker, Michael Charles brings to stage and to life, songs from a discography of 23 releases along with some of the best loved covers. The three time Grammy elected artist is currently on his Recall ...More

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Known for his phenomenal guitar performances, and truly spellbinding his audiences, Australian blues rocker, Michael Charles brings to stage and to life, songs from a discography of 23 releases along with some of the best loved covers. The three time Grammy elected artist is currently on his Recall 2009 Tour celebrating the release of his newest compilation, “Recall“ along with his 2008 Grammy elected album , “I‘m Nobody‘s Fool. 2009 has taken him to; Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota. Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Montana, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Canada, and to Australia to perform major festivals and key venues. Hailing originally from Victoria Australia, Charles is no stranger to travel. In the height of his Australian career, Charles received a message from a long time hero of his, Mr. Buddy Guy. Mr. Guys management requested Michael to come to America and perform on stage with Buddy at Legends! A true highlight of his career, this two week trip has lasted for 20 years. Along with performing with the likes of Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, James Cotton, Willie Cobbs, Junior Wells, Eddy Clearwater, and touring with Jimmy Dawkins, Michael also took his own band and made his way to the stages of the Chicago Blues Fest, New Orleans Jazz and Blues Festival, Philadelphia Blues Fest, Memphis Tennessee Crossroads Conference, New Orleans Cutting Edge Conference, Route 66 Summer Festival, Taste of River North, Taste of Midway Island Lake Fest, Bolingbrook Festival, Taste of Midway, Catfish Days Festival, Wilmington Blues Fest, JK Harrison’s November Blues, Round Lake Streets of Summer Festival, and Maywood Blues Festival, Ship & Shore Fest, Arizona Blind and Deaf Childrens Foundation annual fundraiser, Ship & Shore Fest, Maywood Family Fest, and Pako Fest. Charles has done his share of American TV as he was featured in a music special with live performances on Chicago’s JBTV with three encore appearance from 1992-2007. Also appearing on a biography special along side legendary bluesman, Jimmy Dawkins. Again a feature, Charles filmed live on Chicago’s Rock My Ass while his videos aired on the Other Sides and JBTV. Charles has appeared on WGN Television and recently made an encore appearance in 2009. Looking ahead, MC plans to get back in to the studio to finish up his latest album, and continue his touring which will include a performance date at Captain Kirk's Marina 902 4th Street Ft Madison Iowa on Friday November 27th 2009.

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Don't miss an opportunity to see one of the most dynamic and passionate performers on the independent music scene. After selling out most of the theaters on the west coast, Gypsy Soul returns to their favorite East side venue in Washington State, Bake's Place. The seasoned, international duo mast ...More

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Don't miss an opportunity to see one of the most dynamic and passionate performers on the independent music scene. After selling out most of the theaters on the west coast, Gypsy Soul returns to their favorite East side venue in Washington State, Bake's Place. The seasoned, international duo masterfully blends their distinctive Celtic / Americana Roots with a generous infusion of Blues, Jazz and Folk stylings. Cilette Swann's (Canadian/US) exquisitely ethereal, yet powerful four-octave range vocals are partnered with Roman Morykit's (UK) masterful bass and innovative guitar counterpoint. Compared by critics to artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Eva Cassidy, Kate Bush, David Gray, Fleetwood Mac and Bonnie Raitt, these independent mavericks have produced ten critically acclaimed CD. Their 9th Cd, Beneath The Covers: A Rediscovery just won Best International Cover Song CD in the worlds largest music awards at Just Plain Folks (aka: the independent Grammys) out of 42,000 CDs from 150 plus countries. Gypsy Soul has been hailed as "one of the most brilliantly instrumented and vocally adept bands alive and kicking," by the OC WEEKLY. Despite their unique, multi-cultural sound, they have managed to earn a Top 40 hit at Adult Contemporary radio, the #5 position on the International New Age Charts and both a #1 and #8 slot on the Folk DJ Charts. They've also won many independent music awards including Lilith Fair. With their unique ability to connect deeply with their audiences and through their performing excellence and memorable shows, Gypsy Soul has garnered "Critics Choice" in over 60 plus publications nationally including: LA Times, San Francisco Examiner, Seattle Post Intelligencer, The Standard Examiner, SLC Weekly, OC Weekly, OC Register and numerous others. "Cilette Swann's voice is haunting and Roman Morykit's musicianship is superb. Their music stirs the soul and moves the spirit." - Monica Rizzo, PEOPLE MAGAZINE "Four Stars." - ALL MUSIC GUIDE "It is impossible not to be touched by the magic and the wonder of the Gift of Story and Song given so gently and generously by these beautiful angels of music. The music of Gypsy Soul IS a Conversation with God." - NEALE DONALD WALSCH, NY Times Best Selling Author. "A gorgeous mix of rich female folk, pop, jazz with touches of bluegrass. This is highly enriched folk that nourishes the dried up gardens of the soul." - CD BABY “An exquisite slice of Celtic-influenced, groove-abundant modern pop.” - PERFORMING SONGWRITER (Top D.I.Y - 3 times) Searching for a musical soul mate, Swann traveled to Europe chasing her Celtic roots. After a few years singing in French jazz clubs, her quest took her to Scotland where she met world-class musician and producer, Morykit. The duo has since recorded ten CDs over a decade. Through their relentless touring and unforgettable performances, these esteemed performers have sold over 110,000 CDs in the U.S. alone without label support. Their music has aired in numerous countries and over 120 times in films and TV shows including Providence, Felicity, Roswell, After Sex, Quicksand and others. Like an exquisite dessert, Gypsy Soul's eclectic sound and acoustic excellence is a rich, multi-layered experience that has been described by KLOS RADIO as "Gourmet Music." For song clips and live video: http://www.gypsysoul.com

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Urban Pioneer Proudly Presents, Elation w/ Jason Hodges - Toronto Opening set by, William Alexander - Cincinnati, Lingo Recordings @ Below Zero Lounge Release party for "Live from the Screw Face Capitol" EP Featuring Jason Hodges & William Alexander Bio, JASON HODGES TORONTO HOUSE Canadian ...More

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Urban Pioneer Proudly Presents, Elation w/ Jason Hodges - Toronto Opening set by, William Alexander - Cincinnati, Lingo Recordings @ Below Zero Lounge Release party for "Live from the Screw Face Capitol" EP Featuring Jason Hodges & William Alexander Bio, JASON HODGES TORONTO HOUSE Canadian born Jason Hurtubise, first arrived in the house music scene in late 1991, taking on Toronto’s underground party scene he developed his DJing skills on the decks with the likes of New York - New Jersey sounds. Todd Terry, Kenny Dope + Lil Louie Vega (Maw) Zack Tomz, and Todd Edwards are a few of Hodges’ favorite producers. Drawn to the sounds of drum machines, Hodges began renting gear from local music stores until finally deciding on a E-MU SP 1200, a piece commonly used by Hip Hop producers since it’s arrival in 1987. Hard-hitting beats with deep grooves became the signature sound for Hodges – whether in the studio, on the dance floors; from local Toronto gigs, to the surrounding towns around Ontario and across Canada, Hodges was growing and coming into his own. Jason began releasing records with various Toronto labels getting his feet wet remixing and co-producing tracks with some of Canada’s talents. After many years of training and development, Hodges returned to the scene with a new energy and a new plan. As a part of the All World Entertainment (now Apt Entertainment) team of house DJ’s and producers, Hodges teamed up with DJ Sneak on co-productions and remix work for several notable and established artists. Hodges & Sneak (AKA ‘The Jizznackaz”) have collaborated on a number of Sneak’s projects and records for Magnetic Recordings, as well as Sneak’s imprint label Oomph Recordings. 2003 opened the floodgates for world travel and new music projects. Jason continued to build his profile; remixing artists like Freaks on MMF, Kaskade on OM, Sneak’s “Fix my Sink” on Magnetic, Cozy Creatures Oomph, Bosh, an EP for Swirl People on Aroma Records (Belgium), EP for Oomph Records (USA), EP for OAE Records (USA), Amenti Music, with many of his productions featured on several House of OM CD Series’ (Carter & Farina LIVE, DJ Sneak, Fred Everything) as well as Mark Farina AND Derrick Carter’s ‘Sessions’ for Ministry of Sound UK, respectively – all promising a steady and bright future for Canada’s best-kept secret. These last 2 and a half years have sent Jason across the globe, from Brazil to Belgium to Bulgaria, all the UK majors and exclusive Ministry of Sound events, Istanbul, Turkey, the Netherlands and over to Asia and Australia with the beautiful continent South Africa on the horizon. For those who know, the name Jason Hodges represents the technical craft he pours into every production, with highly anticipated tracks being played and praised by the likes of Mark Farina, DJ Heather, Derrick Carter, DJ Raoul, among other eminent House Music Pioneers around the world. Sneak on Hodges: “He’s the Kenny Dope of Toronto”. He has productively advanced into a solid house music trooper…” Elation is a monthly party brought to you by Urban Pioneer. Each month we feature world renown talent from across the globe. We are very happy to have Below Zero Lounge as our host for this wonderful night. Our focus for this night is to bring new and different music to the Queen City and help broaden Cincinnati's horizons on underground music and culture. -INFO- Below Zero Lounge 1122 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (the corner of 12th & Walnut) 21+ $10 @ The door all night long Free safe and secure parking lot directly across the street from the venue. For you out of town heads, here is where we always put our artists. Its close and affordable. Its also a $5 cab ride away from the venue. http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumcincinnati/ For more info; www.urbanpioneerevents.com http://soundcloud.com/hodgizz www.myspace.com/segdoh www.facebook.com/pages/Jason-Hodges www.aptentertainment.com

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Over the course of his 30-year career, guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya's explosive guitar playing and soul-driven voice have propelled him to the upper reaches of the blues-rock world. From his early days as a drummer to his current status as one of the top-drawing guitarists and vocalists on th ...More

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Over the course of his 30-year career, guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya's explosive guitar playing and soul-driven voice have propelled him to the upper reaches of the blues-rock world. From his early days as a drummer to his current status as one of the top-drawing guitarists and vocalists on the blues-rock scene, Montoya has forged his reputation through years of hard work and constant touring. And it all started with a chance meeting in the mid-1970s with legendary bluesman Albert Collins, who offered Montoya a gig as his drummer. Albert took an immediate liking to Montoya, becoming his mentor and teaching his new protégé secrets of the Collins "icy hot" style of blues guitar. Five years later, John Mayall happened to catch Montoya at a jam session and was blown away. This led to Montoya's touring the world for ten years with the legendary Bluesbreakers. Since stepping out as a bandleader in 1993, Montoya has released four solo albums and has performed non-stop at clubs, concert halls and major festivals all over the world. At every show, fans' jaws dropped, and critics raved about Montoya's mind-bending guitar licks and impassioned vocals. "The fiery blues that issue forth from Coco Montoya's guitar are awe-inspiring and boogie requiring," shouted The Village Voice. "Blistering, pure blues," cheered Blues Revue. Now, with Can't Look Back (AL 4885), Montoya turns up the intensity with another dose of his feral, soul-stirring music. On Can't Look Back, Montoya once again uses blues as a blasting off point for his rock solid, groove-laden music. With his icy hot guitar playing and his soulful, unaffected vocals, Montoya attacks each of the 13 songs with deep feeling and ferocious energy. Produced by Jim Gaines (Luther Allison, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan), every song on Can't Look Back (including five Montoya originals) burns from start to finish. From the scorching Wish I Could Be That Strong to the grooves and passion of Trip, Stumble And Fall to the ear-catching Can't Look Back to the reinvention of Albert Collins' Same Old Thing, Montoya brings all the unbridled force of his acclaimed live shows into the studio for a foot-stomping, guitar-fueled ride. Coco Montoya was born in Santa Monica, California in 1951 and raised by working class parents with a large record collection. As a youngster, he enjoyed picking out notes on the guitar, but he grew up playing drums in local rock bands. In 1969, Montoya saw Albert King opening up a Creedence Clearwater Revival/Iron Butterfly concert and was transformed. "After Albert got done playing," says Montoya, "my life was changed. When he played, the music went right into my soul. It grabbed me so emotionally that I had tears welling up in my eyes. Nothing had ever affected me to this level. He showed me what music and guitar playing were all about. I knew that was what I wanted to do." By the mid-1970s, Montoya was playing drums in several local rock bands, one of which played a small Culver City, California bar on weekends. One Sunday, Albert Collins was booked to play a matinee there and the club owner gave Collins permission to use Montoya's drums. Montoya continues the story: "I show up to pick up my equipment and I see that someone had been playing my drums and I got a little angry with the club owner. So Albert called me up at the club and was real nice and apologetic. I went down to see his show and it really just tore my head off. The thing that I had seen and felt with Albert King came pouring back on me when I saw Albert Collins." A few months later, Albert desperately needed a drummer for a tour of the Northwest and he called Coco. "When he called," recalls Coco, "I figured we'd rehearse for a few weeks before the tour. Instead, he told me he'd pick me up in three hours." During the tour, Albert took Montoya under his wing, teaching him about the blues. After the tour ended, Montoya remained in Collins' band for five more years. It was during this time that Coco began doubling on guitar. And Collins went out of his way to teach the youngster. "We'd sit in hotel rooms for hours and play guitar," remembers Montoya. "He'd play that beautiful rhythm of his and just have me play along. He was always saying, 'Don't think about it, just feel it.' He taught me to tap into an inner strength. What a great gift he gave me." As Montoya's guitar playing improved, his relationship with Collins kept growing. "He was like a father to me," says Coco, who often crashed at Collins' house. When Collins declared Montoya his "son," it was the highest praise and affection he could offer. In return, Montoya learned everything he could from the legendary Master of the Telecaster. As disco began to take over and gigs began to dry up, Montoya left Collins' band, but the two stayed very close friends. Montoya worked as a bartender, figuring his career as a musician was over. But luck was still on his side. He kept playing guitar ("I had plenty of time on my hands," Montoya recalls) and eventually others took note of his prowess. One night in the early 1980s, Montoya was jamming in a Los Angeles bar when John Mayall walked in. As a quick tribute, Montoya launched into All Your Love I Miss Loving. Impressed, Mayall left the club with a soundboard tape. When Mayall needed a guitarist for the newly reformed Bluesbreakers, he called Coco Montoya. Filling the shoes of previous Bluesbreaker guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor would not be easy, but Montoya knew he could not pass up the opportunity to play with another blues legend. He joined the band, determined to become an even greater guitarist. For the next ten years he toured the world and recorded with Mayall, soaking up everything he could. Along with fellow Bluesbreaker guitarist Walter Trout, Montoya was a featured member of the band, and often opened shows with his own blistering blues. And like the great guitarists who came before him in the Bluesbreakers, Montoya's emergence as a scalding hot player with chops to burn suggested big things to come. By the early 1990s, Montoya was at another crossroads. He had been with the Bluesbreakers for ten years and felt ready for a change. His friend Albert Collins had been diagnosed with cancer, and during one visit, Collins told Coco to move on and do his own thing. Montoya talked to Mayall, who understood the time was right. "Both Albert and John pushed me out of the nest nice and easy," says Coco. Although he was nervous about the move, Montoya put a band together and hit the road, proving himself night after night. His debut as a leader, 1995's Gotta Mind To Travel (originally on Silvertone Records in England and later issued in the USA on Blind Pig Records), became an instant favorite with blues fans, radio programmers and critics. The album introduced Montoya as a bandleader who immediately ranked among the best players on the contemporary blues scene. In 1996, he was nominated for four W.C. Handy Awards and walked away with the award for Best New Blues Artist. Montoya's follow-up, 1996's Ya Think I'd Know Better (Blind Pig), showcased a feral blues rocker with vocal skills matched only by his ferocious guitar playing. The album stayed on the Billboard Blues Chart for 14 weeks, reaching the number 10 position. The Washington Post called the CD, "One of the year's strongest blues-rock albums." 1997's Just Let Go (Blind Pig) continued to highlight Montoya's steely guitar licks and intense vocals, earning him legions of new fans everywhere he played. "He sings and plays with passionate abandon," shouted the Boston Globe. In 2000, Coco's Alligator debut, Suspicion, quickly became the best-selling album of his career. "Powerhouse blues," exclaimed Guitar Player, "searing tone, emotional soloing, and energetic, unforced vocals…stunning." With regular radio airplay on over 120 stations nationwide, Montoya's fan base exploded. The record held the number one position on the Living Blues radio chart for three straight months. And it landed on the Billboard Blues Chart for 11 weeks in a row, peaking at number 11. Features and reviews ran in Billboard, Guitar Player, The New York Times, Blues Revue, JazzTimes, The Chicago Tribune, and countless other national and regional publications. Averaging over 200 tour dates a year, Montoya packs clubs and theaters around the world. He has played major festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz&Heritage Festival, The Chicago Blues Festival, The San Francisco Blues Festival and Canada's Inter-national Jazz Festival. It's no coincidence that publications from The Philadelphia Daily News to Blues Revue to Living Blues to The Village Voice all rank Coco among the best guitarists and singers on the blues scene. "Montoya is at the forefront of the contemporary blues world," declared Guitar World. "He is one of the truly gifted blues artists of his generation," said Living Blues. With Can't Look Back and continued non-stop touring, Coco Montoya is blasting head first into the future, and he's bringing everyone along for the fiery, blues-rocking ride.

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friday December 04
7 pm doors / 8 pm showtime
JohnJay & Rich s Strictly Tucson Phooson with 3OH!3 (Pop)
with Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber
all ages

ON SALE NOW

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friday December 04
7 pm doors / 8 pm showtime
JohnJay & Rich s Strictly Tucson Phooson with 3OH!3 (Pop)
with Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber
all ages

ON SALE NOW

This is a story about two boys from Colorado. They both grew up in the faux-hippy town of Boulder and ended up at the University of Colorado. One, Nathaniel Motte, graduated summa cum laude and got into medical school, the other, Sean Foreman, got college degrees in math and English. Nat spoke fluent French, Sean won the Ultimate Frisbee World Championship in Finland when he was nineteen. Both loved hip-hop, but hated the exclusivity of the scene. They disagreed with the common assumption that anything on the radio was the work of Satan. So they started making beats in their basement and writing songs that blended rock and hip-hop and dance and pop and who knows what else, and petitioned to remove the "guilty" from "guilty pleasure." They used their area code as their band name, except with an added exclamation point.

The raucous songs caught the attention of Matt Galle, owner of New York-based indie label Photo Finish Records and booking agent to superstars like My Chemical Romance and Taking Back Sunday, and producer Matt Squire, who pretty much produces every awesome band nowadays. Galle signed them to Photo Finish and Squire co-produced the duo's debut, Want, a collection of infectious songs.

3OH!3 headed out on Warped Tour in the summer of 2008 as their first real tour. There they learned that showers are overrated and if you have punchy, rhyming lyrics, dancey rap beats and a raucous live show that involved choreography, kids will come see you play. So many kids, in fact, that your stage will get more and more packed every day as the tour progresses, inciting jealousy from all the other bands. Want was released on July 8, 2008 while they were playing a parking lot in 100-degree heat. The disc's first single was "Don't Trust Me," which was co-produced with Benny Blanco, a song that went to No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Top 40 chart.

The band was sent back on the road in the fall for a headlining tour sponsored by MySpace, who jumped on the 3OH3! bandwagon after the pair was a Top 3 artist on the site for several months. The only problem was that Sean was in Brooklyn and the band's gear was in Colorado. So Sean rode his bike from New York to Denver over the course of twenty-two days, clearing his head and sleeping in bushes by the side of the road along the way. On the fall tour, the band sold out so many venues they were forced to move some of the shows to bigger rooms, culminating at show at San Diego's Soma for 2,500 screaming fans.

Radio stations began playing "Don't Trust Me," bleeping out swear words like "ho" and "Helen Keller." MTV and Fuse threw the video into rotation. Katy Perry called and told the boys to pack their bags for Europe, where they traveled around in a soccer mom van as the only openers on Perry's tour. MTV called and told the boys to pack their Speedos for Spring Break, conveniently scripting them into an episode of The Real World: Cancun. Alternative Press called and told the boys to start working out before their cover shoot and headlining slot on the Alternative Press Tour, which kicked off at SxSW in March.

Because no one really ever needs to go home or sleep in a real bed, Sean and Nat jumped almost immediately on Warped Tour for their second run. This time they knew the ropes. Bringing a padlock to secure your own porta-potty backstage each day, for example. They were the biggest band on the tour and even though some people might argue with that, it's true. "Don't Trust Me" was certified double platinum. They remixed second single "Starstrukk" to include vocals from Katy Perry and released it at the end of August. Tours were planned in Europe, Australia and the States for the fall. MTV called again and told the band they were nominated for a Video Music Award for "Best New Artist."

It all seems like a lot to take in, especially for a band with only one album out. But don't worry. If music fails, Nat can become a rich doctor and pay for Sean to pedal a unicycle across Canada.

The path to perfection is a humble road, but one that longevity will pave . At the tender age of 19, Florida native Jason Derulo has already experienced feats that many veterans in the game aspire to. A multi-talented artist/songwriter on the brink of stardom, Jason has contributed his talents to the likes of Lil Wayne, Sean Kingston, Betty Wright and Danity Kane to name a few. As a performer he has shared the stage with artist such as, T-Pain, Akon and Mims. His strong stage performances have drawn rave reviews, and have made him a well sought after entertainer. A winner of countless awards, Jason also gained major notoriety by winning the 2006 Apollo Season Finale Grand Championship. After a long courtship by many record labels, Jason has teamed up with multi-platinum music producer J.R Rotem and his label Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. Records, and is currently in Los Angeles completing his highly anticipated debut album due this summer. Jason s first official single titled Whatcha Say , produced by J.R. Rotem, will be hitting radio in the Summer of 2009. With incredible label support, unparalleled talent and God s Blessing, Jason Derulo is about to take the music world by storm! Music Highlights: 2006 Showtime at the Apollo season finale Grand championship winner. Graduated from the prestigious musical theater conservatory AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy) in 2006. State Champion and national finalist in the nationally televised NAACP ACT-so competition (vocalist). Repeat first place winner of the Florida state best vocalist championship. Attended performing Arts School s since the age of 8. Winner of all 17 talent shows entered into across the country. Professional hip-hop dancer with The Pfuzion Dance Company Inc. Selected as one of AMDA s top five tap dancers, to perform at the renowned Main Stage Theater.

An old soul is the last thing you would expect to find inside Justin Bieber. But all it takes is one listen to the 15 year-old soul-singing phenomenon to realize that he is light years ahead of his manufactured pop peers. After posting dozens of homemade videos on YouTube in 2007, where the multi-talented Bieber put his impeccable spin on songs from artists like Usher, Ne-Yo and Stevie Wonder, Justin racked up over 10,000,000 views purely from word of mouth. In an effort to share his victory with his loved ones, Justin began posting his performance footage online. I put my singing videos from the competition on YouTube so that my friends and family could watch them, he says. But it turned out that other people liked them and they started subscribing to them. That s how my manager found me. He saw me on YouTube and contacted my family and now I m signed! Seven months after Justin started posting his videos online, former So So Def marketing executive Scooter Braun flew the then 13-year old singer to Atlanta, GA to meet with his elite colleagues. As if Justin s natural singing talent wasn t enough to impress Scooter s inner circle, Braun knew Bieber was also a self-taught musician who plays the drums, guitar, piano and trumpet. Right when we flew into Atlanta, Scooter drove us to the studio and Usher was there in the parking lot, remembers Bieber. That was my first time ever being out of Canada so I went up to him and was like, 'Hey Usher, I love your songs, do you want me to sing you one? He was like, 'No little buddy, just come inside, it s cold out. All it took was a short time online for Usher to realize he was in the company of a future superstar. A week later Usher flew me back to Atlanta, says Bieber. I sang for him and his people and he really wanted to sign me then and there but I still had a meeting with Justin Timberlake who also wanted to sign me. It turned out Usher s deal was way better. He had L.A. Reid backing him up and Scooter had a lot of really good connections in Atlanta. I always tease Usher now and remind him he how he blew me off the first time we met. In October of 2008, Justin Bieber officially signed to Island Records. His debut album, My World is an intimate look into the mind of a budding young renaissance man. With production from star hit men like The Dream and Tricky Stewart who produced Umbrella for Rihanna and Beyonce s latest smash, Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), Justin has everything he needs to achieve pop supremacy. His first single, One Time produced by Tricky, is about one of Justin s favorite topics, puppy love. Usher joins Justin on First Dance where the two share verses on a song that Bieber describes as, A slow groovy song that people can dance to. On the Midi-Mafia produced Down to Earth Justin digs deep to talk about growing up. Bigger finds the teenaged singer maturing at a steady rate, while motivating his listeners to strive for their goals. I m looking forward to influencing others in a positive way, says Justin. My message is you can do anything if you just put your mind to it. I grew up below the poverty line; I didn t have as much as other people did. I think it made me stronger as a person it built my character. Now I have a 4.0 grade point average and I want to go to college and just become a better person. A virtually untapped well of natural artistic talent, Justin Bieber is primed to be a solid force in music for many years to come. I think older people can appreciate my music because I really show my heart when I sing, and it s not corny, he says. I think I can grow as an artist and my fans will grow with me. And just think, he s just getting started.

Presented by Johnjay and Rich

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