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A Brush With Mel, Thursday May 6, 2010 Premiere

2010-04-29T09:56:00.000-07:00

The life and music of Mel Tormé, starring Mark Stevens

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SALLE Pianos
1632 Market Street, Suite C
San Francisco, California 94102
(behind Zuni Café in Linden Alley)

As a young singer playing his craft in Chicago night clubs, Mark Stevens was often told "Man, you sound just like Mel Tormé!" Those compliments fueled his own passion for Tormé, motivating Stevens to write A BRUSH WITH MEL, a tour de force about one of the greatest jazz singers show business has ever witnessed.

Wine and Cheese Reception from 6- 7, performance at 7:00.

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2009-04-12T20:23:00.001-07:00

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Piano and All That Jazz releases Something New Under the Sun

2009-03-07T21:45:00.000-08:00

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CONTACT:
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Mark Stevens
415.608.4225
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Piano and All That Jazz Releases Something New Under The Sun

San Francisco, CA. March 6, 2009. Something New Under The Sun is the first release for record label Piano and All That Jazz. The album, featuring lyricist/vocalist Mark Stevens and composer/pianist Steven Cravis, is scheduled for release on March 6, 2009, coinciding with The Faith of Britain Day when millions of people across the globe will unite in prayer and meditation simultaneously for two minutes at 11:00 AM Greenwich time.

Mark Stevens and Steven Cravis reside in San Francisco and met in a piano retail store where Stevens worked as a salesman. With little discussion they agreed to collaborate, the result being fourteen original music compositions and song lyrics comprising Something New Under The Sun. The song “Father” tells of a grown man’s desire to express his love for his parent. “Tears of Joy” is a powerful anthem extolling the virtues of a nation. “Snowfall Sunrise” proclaims the beauty and majesty of nature in its most harsh season. Stevens’ frank vocals and Cravis’ subtle pianism are a compelling tandem throughout the compilation. The lyrics are flush with refinement. This album is a blessing unto humankind and destined to become a classic.

Piano and All That Jazz is a record label headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Something New Under The Sun, the label’s first release, is available for purchase exclusively at iTunes

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Blue Bossa Jazz Piano Improvisation - Herbst Theater San Francisco

2008-01-20T20:44:00.000-08:00

Blue Bossa (Blue Video) on Jazz Piano

2008-01-20T19:32:00.001-08:00

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2008-01-07T12:46:00.000-08:00

THEORY OF LOVE Internet Collaboration Released by Cravis and Queenie

2007-08-24T13:55:00.001-07:00

Keyboardist/Composer Steven Cravis and Singer/Songwriter Queenie have
released their first collaboration, totally produced in cyberspace.

The Pop Electronic Alternative World single track is called 'Theory of
Love and is now available on iTunes at
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When writing this, Cravis sent the instrumental tracks to Queenie over
the cyberspace portal. When Queenie heard it, she wrote lyrics,
melody and multiple harmonies and sent those back to Cravis over the
portal. The final mix was brilliantly mastered by
http://www.pyramind.com 's Greg Gordon

Get the tune at
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Cravis and Queenie have never met in person.

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Hey! - Ariel Publicity

2007-06-25T11:14:00.001-07:00

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Ariel's Cyber PR presents: The Bridge: Golden Gate By Noah Griffin

2007-06-05T07:06:00.001-07:00

The Bridge: Golden Gate By Noah Griffin

"The Bridge, the Song, the Film! Noah Griffin and Friends have added new luster to our Parthenon on the Pacific." -Kevin Starr, Author, Americans and the California Dream

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Artist:	The Bridge: Golden Gate By Noah Griffin
Website:	http://www.noahgriffin.com
Hometown:	San Francisco, CA
Genre:	SingerSongwriter, Pop, Jazz, DownTempoJazz
Sounds like:	Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett
Influenced by:	Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole

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NOAH GRIFFIN COMMEMORATES THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE WITH A NEW HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURING THE OFFICIAL BALLAD OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

To Honor the 70th Anniversary of The Golden Gate Bridge, Griffin pays homage with an eloquent tribute of verse and song alongside a breathtaking documentary of this architectural marvel.

The Golden Gate Bridge, named by the 19th century explorer John C. Fremont, links San Francisco to Marin County with the absolute splendor of engineering excellence. For 27 years after its completion in 1937, the Bridge enjoyed the distinction of being the world's longest single-span structure, placing it among the greatest architectural accomplishments of the Twentieth Century. Amidst the hardships of the Great Depression, the bridge's construction serves as an emblematic reminder of our nation's perseverance. The Golden Gate Bridge, with its magnificent Art Deco Towers that loom as twin stanchions of hope and promise, has long been a source of fascination for those seeking the allure, adventure, and enchantment of the West.

To capture the essence of such a monument is a daunting task, but San Francisco native Noah Griffin impeccably achieves such a feat. His inspiring tribute, The Bridge: Golden Gate was created in collaboration with the late composer Bob Voss and music producer Michael B. Sutton. City officials have proclaimed it the structure's official anthem. The music video for The Bridge: Golden Gate will be released alongside a DVD documenting the rich history of this modern marvel. Noah is widely considered the unofficial singer of his hometown; prior to the Golden Gate Bridge Ballad, he performed at the Opening of BART, the 100th Anniversary of the Cable Cars, the 80th, the 90th, and the 100th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake, and the Opening of PacBell Park.

Noah will be performing the Official Ballad of the Golden Gate Bridge and music from his previous CD's on:

May 26th at 8PM
An Evening of Cole Porter
Noah Griffin and Friends
142 Throckmorton Theatre
Mill Valley, CA.
415-383-9600
http://www.throckmortontheatre.com

June 22nd and 23rd at 8PM
An Evening of Cole Porter
Noah Griffin and Friends
Empire Plush Room
San Francisco, CA.
866-468-3399
www.plushroom.com

A sneak preview of the Bridge documentary will be shown at 7:30 pm prior to the May 26th performance.

For more information and to hear the Official ballad of the Golden Gate Bridge please visit:
http://www.thebridgegoldengate.com
http://www.noahgriffin.com

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Show Date	Venue	City / State
Jun 22, 2007	The York Hotel Empire Plush Room	San Francisco, , California

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New Album Release From Rachel Lauren

2007-05-23T15:56:00.001-07:00

The 20 year old, Bay Area local, Rachel Lauren's newly released album: Away From the Crowd is a collection of jazz standards, interpreted by a young new vocalist: her voice is rich, sensual, and mature beyond her years. A very fresh take on established tunes, incorporating contemporary rock / latin / funk rhythms --- a new spin on a vintage sound. Her music is now available on iTunes as well as http://cdbaby.com/cd/rachellauren ~~ Also, be sure to check out her web site: www.rachellauren.com!

Ariel's Digital Press Conference 5/22/07: VENUE CHANGE!

2007-05-21T14:26:00.001-07:00

May 21, 2007

Digital Press Conference
Tuesday May 22, 2007
Nine Cutting Edge Artists to Interview
Wine, Beer and Sweeping Views of Central Park

Calling our favorite bloggers, podcasters, video shows, vloggers freelance writers, and online music peeps to attend to our first digital music press conference!

Many of you have not yet RSVP'd Please do so TODAY - 212 239-8384 or Ariel@arielpublicity.com

Ariel’s Cyber PR, ISL Public Relations, and Rive Video Promotion cordially invite you to come hang at the home Ariel grew up in on the Upper West Side, enjoy some wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres, and interview eight of our hottest artists (more are being confirmed so stay tuned)

VENUE CHANGE – THE RSVP’S HAVE OUTGROWN THE OFFICE!
Event: Digital Press Conference
Date: Tuesday May 22, 2007
Time: 4-9 PM
Location: The Hyatt’s
7 West 81 Street – apt 6A
New York NY 10024
(Between Central Park West & Columbus)

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FEATURED ARTISTS

Blood Red Sun
New York, NY
"Finally, a band out of New York that are not bed-headed Strokes clones. These guys wail, blending old-school riffs with radio-friendly chops. Plus, they’ve got the best female drummer this side of Meg White. Wait a sec, Meg White sucks." -New York Press
http://www.blood-red-sun.com

Darrin James Band
Brooklyn, NY
Darrin's songwriting has a narrative quality that draws us into his world through detailed imagery and captivates us in his mood. Darrin's voice is expressive and unique, rough-around-the-edges and gravelly like a world-weary everyman that is somehow tragic but wise, heartbroken but funny. Musically, Darrin's love of American blues and roots music shines through proudly as he draws from a diverse palette of musical styles of the past to create original music that is interesting in its depth and diversity.
http://www.darrinjames.com

edibleRed
New York, NY
Led by firecracker front woman Collette McLafferty, edibleRed is an eclectic New York City-based five-piece collective of atypical musicians. The memorable songs the band creates can be heard on their debut CD, Welcome to My Bad Behavior, slated for release on the day of the press conference May 22 on veteran indie label Select Records.
http://www.ediblered.com

Emiko
New York, NY
Indulging a rare breed of rock n’roll of the biggest kind, Emiko is a sensitive and introspective songwriter. Notwithstanding, this girl lives up to the rock legends as a trailblazer who sings, plays keys, takes her own solos, and is unafraid to say what others only dare to think. Having played piano since she was two and half, Emiko has transformed from classical pianist prodigy to rock and roll starlet.
http://www.emikomusic.com

Ill Phil Carnage
Staten Island, NY
A native of Brooklyn (NYC) who now resides in Staten Island (NYC), after college Phil started the independent label Suga' Shack Ent. He is inspired by early nineties rap and heavy rock influences, but rhymes up to par with today's standards. Phil has "in-your-face" adrenaline driven anthems with chanting hooks, and punch lines. Amongst the boasting lyrics, however, are innovative songs with meaning that fans can relate to. Phil is always writing and thrives on competition with the "freestyle" and "battle" capabilities of the "backpacking" emcees, but he is a true-to-form studio artist. He is a true voice of Middle America, controversial lyrics with a character, look, and style perfect for commercial marketability.
http://www.illphilcarnage.com

Kyle Lardner
New York, NY
Although Kyle is just a teenager, she is an incredibly insightful composer/performer. She wrote every song you hear on her album on the piano. With the help of her producer Alan Plotkin he was able to craft her sound into many different genres. This pop, rock and folk. The album was mastered by Greg Calbi (John Lennon, Billy Joel etc.).
http://www.kylemusic.biz

Leiana
Philadelphia, PA
The female-fronted, Philadelphia-based band of seasoned musicians has a rapidly growing fan base in the hardcore and skatepunk worlds. Leiana's music is the result of the collaboration between the sultry underground vocalist Leiana and veteran musician Chuck Treece. Leiana - produced/co-written by Chuck Treece (Bad Brains, Urge Overkill, Billy Joel, The Roots) The music industry may be more dominated than ever by soulless mega-corporations, but the DIY spirit of bands like Leiana is still alive and definitely still kicking.
http://www.leiana.com

Lez Zeppelin
New York, NY
Lez Zeppelin, the New York City-based all-girl, all-Zeppelin quartet, is set to release its self-titled debut album on July 10, 2007, with a nationwide and European tour planned in support of the new record. Since forming in 2004, Lez Zeppelin has gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the board. The album was recorded with legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer, best known for his work with Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and KISS; and was mastered by George Marino, who with Jimmy Page digitally remastered all of the original Led Zeppelin recording.
http://www.lezzeppelin.com

Stratospheerius
New York, NY
Stratospheerius is the bastard child of Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Blues Traveler. Lead by electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon, the band has showcased their "psychojazz trip funk" at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US. Their live performances are filled with funky dance grooves, rip-roaring guitar/violin jams, and hooks that mix jazz, funk, and world beat. The group was a winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, won the Online People’s Choice Awards in the Cornucopia Festival, and was named “Best Jam Band” in Musician’s Atlas Independent Music Awards.
http://www.stratospheerius.com

Telesma
Baltimore, MD
Blending ancient and modern instrumentation and spirit, Baltimore-based Telesma bridges the gap between primal and futuristic, setting itself apart from other bands in the music scene with their intoxicating sound and extra-ordinary live performances. Telesma's unique sound, that has been labeled "electro-acoustic psychedelic world dance music", is driven by the primal voices of the didgeridoo (one of the oldest instruments in the world, 40,000 years), the kubing (bamboo mouth harp), tribal drums and percussion, and the human voice. These elements are fused with modern instruments including keyboards, guitar, bass, theremin, samplers, modern drums, and the unique homemade "manDrum" to create a trance-like pulse not unlike that heard in modern electronic dance music.
http://www.telesma.net

Traedonya
Bronx, NY
The bride of new funk hip opera was born in Rocky Mount, NC , and was raised in the Bronx. In essence she is a country-city girl....a slice of both. Being raised by the funk and hip-hop, she has those influences in her music today. While in college, she was trained in the genre of jazz by some greats at the New School of Social Research in NYC. This cross section of cultures and music has allowed her to be comfortable across musical genres and cultures.
http://www.traedonya.com

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Ariel's Cyber PR presents: Dorado

2007-05-17T07:03:00.001-07:00

Dorado

Sky picks up where guys like Dave Matthews and John Mayer leave off > and takes it in a new, rich, jazzy, funky, soulful, carefully-crafted > direction. I'm telling all my buddies to check his stuff out. -Cas Lucas - Bay Area Musician

Sky Cooper's song [better days] was chosen from many other > independent artists to be featured on our show for it's popular sound > and promise to appeal to viewers of all ages. He made many fans, as > suspected, and had one of the most download songs when it was featured > on our [ABC Family] website. " -Lindsay Moore- television producer, ABC-Family

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Artist:	Dorado
Website:	http://www.doradosound.com/
MySpace:	http://www.myspace.com/doradosound
Hometown:	Portland, OR
Genre:	Rock, Jazz, Funk, indie, altFunk
Sounds like:	Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, G Love
Influenced by:	Led Zeppelin, The Police, Bob Marley, Radiohead

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Dorado is an altFunk group based in Portland, Oregon. Started in 2002 by Australian ex-patriot singer/guitarist Sky Cooper, and NYC veteran session drummer Joe Trump. Dorado's sound is a combination of rock, funk, and jazz elements.

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Lee Rugless's Sonicbids EPK

2007-05-11T10:26:00.001-07:00

Smooth sounds of Lee Rugless' new CD release "TIME".
It is receiving attention internationally.

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Lee Rugless

Genre: Gospel

Secondary Genre: Urban / R&B

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The music is an inspiring blend of Urban Gospel, Neo-Soul, Jazz, Classical, and R & B. The vocals and production enhance the powerful lyrics. The universal message of love is woven through all of the arrangements.

Artist Information

Instrumentation

Lee Rugless - songwriter, vocals, keyboards, producer; Leon Mc Crary, vocals, keyboards, songwriter; Vernon Williams, bass,
Eric Meeks, drums, Mark Singleton, guitar

Biography

Lee Rugless' smooth vocals and sound are mesmerizing. It's almost like Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke meet J Moss and Kirk Franklin. The songs are positive, danceable tracks. Lee has performed for audiences from Longhi's and Moose McGillicuddy's in Maui, HI to BB King's in Los Angeles. The new CD release "Time" captures crucial moments in Lee's life that he wants to share and give hope and joy to the listener.

Discography

1987 "This is Love" written by Lee Rugless and recorded by Anthony Whigham - Heaven Album
Played on VH1 and National Radio

1990 "HumanNatureZone" written by Lee Rugless and recorded by Lee George & the LT's - Played on all Maui, HI radio stations

1994 Co-Wrote & Co-Produced and Performed "Shades of Gospel"
by Anthony Whigham and Friends played on national radio.

2002 Co-Wrote, Co-Produced & Performed CD "Introducing 1 A Cchord"
by 1 A Cchord

2005 Wrote , Produced & Performed CD " Heaven's Callin" by Ledoria played on
national radio.

2007 Wrote, Produced & Performed the CD "Time"

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Invitation to the First Cyber PR Digital Press Conference

2007-05-09T09:45:00.000-07:00

May 9, 2007

Hi! It's your favorite publicist--I am back from New Orleans, where I attended my 14th (!) JAZZFEST in a row stuffing crawfish bread and white chocolate bread pudding in my face and seeing live music!

LIFE = GRAND

INVITATION: The First Cyber PR Digital Press Conference

Calling our favorite bloggers, podcasters, video show producers, vloggers, freelance writers, and online music peeps to attend to our First Digital Music Press Conference!

Ariel's Cyber PR, ISL PR, and Rive Video Promotion cordially invite you to come hang at the Ariel Publicity offices, enjoy some wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres, and interview some of our hottest artists. There will be 8-10 artists in all participating. Please RSVP to Ariel@arielpublicity.com.

Event: Cyber PR's Digital Press Conference
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Time: 4-9 PM
Location: Ariel Publicity - 325 West 38th Street, Suite 505 New York, NY 10018
Info: (212) 239-8384

I talk to musicians all day who call looking to hire a publicist, and I've noticed that many artists don't really understand what publicity is (And why should you? We are NOT born with this knowledge--and Lord knows I have NO idea how to play an instrument.). So, this prompted me to write this month's article. Happy reading, and now please go out and play.

Nine Critical Things You Should Know About Publicity Before You Make Your First Move

1. The Definition of Publicity - First, we are going to start out with the very basics--some definitions of what publicity is exactly. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

Publicity - "An act or device designed to attract public interest; specifically: information with news value issued as a means of gaining public attention or support. Also: The dissemination of information or promotional material."

I couldn’t have said it better myself. Publicity is EXACTLY these things.

A music publicist is hired as a member of your team to represent you to the media. Media is defined traditionally as editors and writers at newspapers, magazines, dailies, weeklies, monthlies, college newspapers, and television. Some publicists may also cover radio for interviews on tour stops, but if you want to get on the radio charts (like CMJ), you will need a radio promoter. Some publicists also cover Internet PR, like my company, but not all traditional publicists do! A publicist's job is to liaise with the press. They are not hired to get you a booking agent or gig, a label deal, a distribution deal, or any other type of marketing deal. That is what a manager is for. They will not get you played on radio, either. This is what a radio promoter is for. A well-connected publicist, however, may be able to hook you up with all of the abovementioned things, but it is not in her job description.

2. You Are in the Driver’s Seat – Remember artist - you are the buyer here and you are shopping for PR. You are in the driver's seat. It's your money and your music that keep publicists in business. And hiring one is like hiring another guitar player for your band. Choose one that you like who fits your vision and your goals. All too many times I've heard that a publicist was hired in spite of the artist's personal opinions. You should like your publicist, and she should be the right one for you.

3. With Publicity, You Pay for Effort - Never for Results - I have had disgruntled artists call me and say, "I hired a publicist and I only got six articles. That cost me $1,000 per article!" Okay. This is not how you quantify a PR campaign. How you quantify a PR campaign is by how many albums were sent out, what the responses were, and even if they were inconclusive or negative, it's how much effort the publicist made on your behalf. Of course, you should get some and many results. Getting nothing is totally unacceptable. But you never know where your publicist's efforts will show up months, and sometimes years, after your campaign is complete.

4. A PR Campaign Needs to be Planned Well in Advance - For long-lead press (that means magazines with national distribution like Spin, Rolling Stone and Paste), the editors put their publications to bed three full months before they hit the newsstands. So if your CD is coming out in October, you must have it pressed with full artwork and ready with materials to mail in July. Of course not all PR campaigns focus on national press (more on that later), but no publicist will take you on with zero lead time so you definitely need to prepare lead time in every case.

Good Publicity Campaign Lead Times:
National Campaign: 3-4 months before the release
Tour Press Campaign: 4-6 weeks before the show
Local Campaign: 4-6 weeks before placement
Online Campaign: 2-3 weeks before placement

5. The Four Components of a Press Kit – A good press kit consists of four parts: the bio; the photo; the articles, quotes, and CD reviews; and the CD.

The Bio - Create a one-page bio that is succinct and interesting to read. I strongly advise hiring a bio writer (if you can afford one, this should cost between $200 - $400). If you are not ready to pony up the cash, enlist an outside source to help you out. I find people who are great story tellers make great bio writers.
The Photo - It can seem cheesy to arrange a photo shoot, but if you take this part seriously you will deeply benefit. Create a photo that is clear, light, and attention grabbing. Showing movement is a plus (sitting on a couch or up against a brick wall is not interesting). If you have a friend who knows how to use PhotoShop, enroll him to help you do some funky & fun editing.
The Articles, Quotes & CD Reviews - Getting that first article written about you can feel daunting. Two great places to start are your local hometown papers (barring you don't live in NYC or Los Angeles), and any music website that you like.
The CD - The CD artwork, like the press kit, must be well thought out. Do not bother sending out advance burns of your CD unless the writer requests them. Full artwork is always preferred. Put your phone number and contact info in the CD so if it gets separated from the press kit, the writer knows how to contact you.

6. Publicity is a Marathon, Not a Sprint - PR is very different in nature from a radio campaign that has a specific ad date and a chart that you are paying to get placed on. Sadly for me, there is no Top 30 publicity chart. With the sheer number of albums coming out into the marketplace, it could take months longer than your publicity campaign runs to see results.

7. Online Publicity is Not as Important as Offline Publicity - I always say that today's newspaper is tomorrow's recycling, so don't discount online publicity so quickly. For one, it's up and around for months and sometimes for years. The new research and statistics prove that people are reading newspapers less and less with every passing day. People are getting their news from the Internet, so Internet placements are absolutely a wonderful bonus.

8. Publicity Does Not Sell Records - If you are hiring a publicist to see a spike in your CD sales, I have news for you. There is absolutely no correlation between getting great PR and selling records. If that were true, I'd be a lot richer. PR is designed to raise awareness of you in the press, to help build a story, and also build up critical acclaim. And of course, a great article can lead to sales and being on NPR could really help you see a spike in sales. But overall, if selling albums is your goal, PR is not the thing you will need to reach it.

9. All Publicity is Good Publicity - I know we have all heard this, but it’s a great thing to really understand. If your goal in PR is simply to get your name out there (and this should be a goal), the truth is the average person remembers very little of what they read. Only a tiny percentage gets retained, so if you really think that readers are going to remember a tepid or a mediocre review of your CD, the answer my dear friend is they won't. And never ever take your own PR seriously. As my favorite artist Andy Warhol once said, “Don’t read your press, weigh it.”

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Gospel Lunch and CD Release

2007-04-11T04:45:00.001-07:00

GOSPEL LUNCH & CD RELEASE PARTY

Lee Rugless new release "TIME"

April 15, 2007 2pm - 5pm

BB King's Restaurant

1000 Universal Center Drive

Universal City, CA 91608

All that you can eat & drink and music for your soul!!!

Just mention at the door that you were invited to Lee Rugless' Gospel Lunch.

$30.00 Adults 18-54

$18.95 Seniors 55+

$20.00 Youth 6-17

$ 0.00 Children 5 & under

"You owe it to us all to get on with what you're good at" Wystan Hugh Auden

Lee's Website, CD Purchase Site & Electronic Press Kit:

http://www.geocities.com/legeoproductions/

http://www.digstation.com/leerugless

http://www.sonicbids.com/leerugless

New Jazz Piano Method by Bradley Sowash

2007-04-07T10:55:00.001-07:00

I'm pleased to announce that my new jazz piano method, titled "That's
Jazz" published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company, is now available
nationally in most print music stores and online retailers. You don't
have to be a jazzer to use it. In fact, I wrote it with traditional
(non-jazz) pianists and teachers in mind,
so I hope you'll take a look.

In lieu of a blurb, here's a description/review from
http://www.PianoAtPepper.com:

"Fun and fantastic! Great on its own or as a supplement to any piano
method, That's Jazz is perfect for the adolescent and adult student
who wants to learn the main styles of jazz (swing, Latin and rock) and
have loads of fun playing the piano. Written by acclaimed jazz
pianist, composer and educator Bradley Sowash, this method will give
your students a huge dose of inspiration. The three books in the
series progress from the early intermediate to late intermediate
levels. Each book offers awesome original jazz tunes by Bradley
Sowash. All aspects of playing jazz are clearly explained in
digestible doses. Students are given plenty of opportunities to try
new concepts and to improvise. The enclosed CD includes a performance
of each tune in the respective collection, including the duet part.
Highly recommended, especially for the teen student."

Learn more at: http://bradleysowash.com/BookThatsJazz.htm

Ariel's Cyber PR presents: The David Zoffer Differential

2007-03-22T14:36:00.001-07:00

The David Zoffer Differential

...a wondrous zone ...an amazed audience... funky, deep thoughtful and tasty. -Phil McKenna, Concert Review from Boston City Hall Plaza (ProgressiveEars.com)

As bold as a true love that cannot be denied or dismissed...huge heart and soul behind the technical abilities...remarkable...one-of-a-kind in depth, substance and most important, emotion. -Michael G. Nastos, WEMU, 89.1 FM, Detroit Correspondent, Cadence Magazine

Extraordinarily compelling...Boston's scene is made all the richer...rife with talent, musicality, and sheer fun...a stroke of brilliance...great music! -Katie DeBonville, Northeast Performer

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Artist:	The David Zoffer Differential
Website:	http://www.davidzoffer.com
MySpace:	http://www.myspace.com/davidzoffer
Hometown:	Boston, MA
Genre:	Pop, Jazz, ProgRock
Sounds like:	Prince, Me'Shell NdegéOcello, Steely Dan, Medeski Martin and Wood
Influenced by:	The Police, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Robert Cray

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The DZD's Flowtown style: pop-jazz-progressive-grooves w/character-driven quirky lyrics weaved into lush, virtuosic, soulfully sophisticated arrangements.

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Ariel's Cyber PR presents: John Balint

2007-03-22T14:35:00.002-07:00

John Balint

Balint has created a dreamscape of "New Age" musical fusion, inflecting the richness of his soul into every note. The music reverberates with clarity and purpose, reaching deep to explore a profound sense of feeling, beauty and imagination. -Chuck Diliberto, Awareness Magazine

If you like to let your music take you places, or you are into meditating, or just being in the "here and now" then this disc [Connected] is one which I believe you will come to treasure. Allow yourself to be lost in something uniquely captivating and enriching. -Naomi DeBruyn, Linear Reflections

One of the things that distinguishes Balint's work is how self-assured it is. He is completely at ease with numerous shifts in mood, texture, or compositional styles, mixing breezy jazzy numbers with world fusion pieces and more radio-friendly adult contemporary instrumental tracks. -Bill Binkelman, Wind and Wire

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Artist:	John Balint
Website:	http://www.johnbalint.com
MySpace:	http://www.myspace.com/blisswave
Hometown:	Santa Barbara, CA
Genre:	Pop, Jazz, New Age
Influenced by:	Pat Metheny, Miles Davis, Sting, Thomas Dolby, Steely Dan

Please visit John Balint's page to download MP3s and videos.

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John Balint is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter-producer in the new age genre--his work is focused on personal and global consciousness raising. Although he classifies himself as a New Age recording artist, Balint's compositions draw from a breadth of jazz, pop and classical influences. John uses piano, synthesizer, voice and percussion to create spacious arrangements that invite the listener to connect with the beauty of the moment. Listeners note that his music has a "cinematic" or "panoramic" quality--it'd be right at home in an epic motion picture.

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For further information or to set up interviews, please contact: Ariel Publicity (212) 239-8384

Welcome to Cyber PR

2007-03-22T14:35:00.001-07:00

Ariel from Ariel Publicity here—I came across your site and I would love to work with you.

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Please understand I'm NOT trying to sell you anything. This is all free. I'm just trying to help emerging artists connect with great opportunities on the Internet.

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Pwerful Motivational Music!!!!!

2007-03-02T23:06:00.001-08:00

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/toluoridota

This is a new awesome album!! Really cool tunes that mesmerize anxiety and tension. Check it out!!!

Powerful Motivational Music!!!! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/toluoridota

2007-03-02T23:02:00.001-08:00

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/toluoridota

2007-02-20T19:24:00.001-08:00

Check out Sally O'Brien Passion cd!

--
Fondly,
Sally

"Passion", mostly jazz sprinkled with rhythms and blues, is fifteen original love songs meant to linger in your heart. Listen at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/sallyobrien

Billy Hines's New CD Arrival!

2007-02-16T19:03:00.001-08:00

If you like acoustic rhythm guitar and leads,hammond B3 organ, Fender Rhoades keyboard chord pads "check this cd out! If you want to take it another step ,top it off with a Bill Wither style vocal and gospel lyrics, now you've have a Billy Hines cd!

Titled " Lord ,You Stay On My Mind

Check it out at_

URL-billyhines.com

Welcome!

2007-02-05T08:17:00.001-08:00

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