Robert Urban 2-5-03 | Jamie Anderson | Terry Christopher 1-8-03 |
Outmusic
by Jon Gilbert Leavitt 2-4-03 |
Skott Freedman 1-26-03 | Duane Simolke |
Yolanda | Ed Karvoski Jr. | Submit Press Releases here. |
Robert Urban Updates
Robert is the first person to participate in the SWS GLBT Artists On Art Series with his coverage of the opening of Jade Esteban Estrada's "ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World (Vol. 1)" See the review here Happy New
Year to all - |
and I often cross
paths on the live circuit, giving me the chance sit in on electric gtr for
his CD's awesome opening song "Don't Know Where I Been". You can
see Jeremy's stuff at www.jeremyblue.com
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The new
Robert
Urban 12 song CD "Rock Widow" is coming! Scheduled for release March 15th, 2003 Will be available for purchase at www.cdbaby.com Dear radioheads
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The Urban Productions recording studio was significantly upgraded (again!) in
the 2nd half of 2002 - As the scope of the just-finished-soon-to-be-released new
Robert Urban CD, (way larger than any recording I've done before) demanded
new processor upgrades, larger memory/storage drives, new A/D converters,
effects, sounds, plug-ins, instrument amps, etc, etc - The purpose of all this
tech-talk being, as we head into 2003 with two full cd projects and a film score
project already booked - we are
PSYCHED!!
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Thanks to all the guys who responded to my recent post for the homoerotic
vampire/haunted house flick. Am looking forward to hearing all the dark
& imaginative songs. Is gonna be a fun job. With so many responses, am
hoping I can get all songs the film needs just from you guys via the gay music
web lists.
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Attn: Fans of "Belly" Dancing -
(Hey Jamie - remember our gig at the old Fast Folk cafe in NYC?)
Back by popular demand!! -
Female AND Male star belly dancers return to my better half
Morgan's New York City IKE restaurant/bar/lounge
every Wednesday night - two shows - 9:30pm & 10:30pm.
103 Second Ave at 6th Street -
Details on this popular attraction under "B" in any of the NYC
nightlife mags.
Stay tuned for some exciting live shows coming soon in the NYC area! ok - back
to work - we master on Jan 17th!
robert urban
URBAN PRODUCTIONS, NYC
www.roberturban.com
Stonewall Society Pride Song of the Year Award Winner - "The Waiting
Song"
Outmusic OMA Award Winner - Outstanding Live Performer
Outmusic OMA Award Winner - Outstanding CD - "Elegies"
OMA Outmusician of the Year Members' Choice Nominee
Award-Winning Men Book 2002
Duane
Simolke Updates
Science Fiction Novel Relates to Real Life. Even
while science fiction fans enjoy the latest Star Trek and Star Wars
projects, some of them are looking for a work of science fiction that
more closely reflects their internal discord over the realities of
modern life on Earth. Many
websites have started adding information about just such a work: Duane
Simolke’s novel, Degranon. While incorporating familiar sci-fi
concepts like time travel and space travel, this fast-paced adventure
also explores many of the issues that Simolke’s readers face. |
The
character Taldra, for example, struggles with the fact that she must conceal her
ability to see in color on Valchondria, a planet where most people only see in
black and white. She can’t understand why oppressive laws force her to hide
her differences or lie about her true nature. Gays and people of color can
easily relate to Taldra, especially in a novel where all the characters are
people of color, and some of them are gay.
However,
anyone can relate to the book’s multi-angled exploration of religious themes.
While one extremist group (the Maintainers) oppresses religious expression and
other forms of individuality, the invading extremist group (the Degrans) wants
to oppress in the name of God. Worse yet, factions within the planet Degranon
slaughter each other over differing scriptural interpretations. Still, two of
the novel’s most likable and heroic characters are devout priests.
Simolke
hopes that this novel, like some of his other books, will spark important
discussions about individuality, faith, violence, oppression, and understanding.
However, he mostly hopes that readers will enjoy his work.
Besides
writing four books, Simolke also edited and co-wrote a fund-raiser for cancer
research (The Acorn Gathering: Writers Uniting Against Cancer), and he wrote the
preface to one of Ronald L. Donaghe’s best-selling novels (Lance). StoneWall
Society http://www.stonewallsociety.com
honored Simolke with two 2002 Pride in the Arts Awards.
Jamie
Anderson Updates
Jamie Anderson is a nationally touring singer-songwriter who has
taught music |
With fun exercises and discussion, we'll explore finding inspiration, writing
lyrics, and making up melodies. For beginning songwriters or more
experienced writers who want a slower paced class. You don't need a formal
background in music, just a willingness to have a good time writing songs.
Every student will write at least one song!
Singer-songwriter Performance Lab
Singer-songwriter Performance
Tuesday nights, February 4 and 11 plus one night performance at Blue Coffee in
Durham, 6-9 pm Duke, Durham East Campus, 684-6000, www.learnmore.duke.edu/shortcourse
For singer-songwriters and other solo musicians. We'll look at different
ways to present your music, getting you comfortable behind a mike and in front
of an audience. You'll learn how to warm up, choose repertoire, put
together a set list, use a PA, work with venues, and what to say in between
songs. Students will perform in each of the two sessions, then present
their music in a public setting for the final session. For those
just getting
started with performing and for more experienced musicians who want to brush up
on their performance techniques.
Telling Your Own Story
Sunday, February 16, 1-4 pm
Duke, Durham East Campus
To register: 684-6000 or www.learnmore.duke.edu/shortcourse
For more about class content: tsunamiinc@aol.com
Everyone has good stories about their past. With a few simple games and
exercises, we'll explore some of your memories. This is a great way to
unleash ideas for journal entries, non-fiction writing, composing songs and
other creative work. This is not a therapy group but rather, a chance to
facilitate creativity using stories from your past. Please bring paper and
pen.
Getting Gigs: a workshop for musicians who want to gig and get paid for it
Thursday night, February 13, 6:30-9:30 pm
Artscenter, Carrboro, 300 E. Main
To register: 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org
For more about class content: tsunamiinc@aol.com
Learn how to find venues, approach bookers, put together publicity and get the
gig! Lot's of useful information for anyone who wants to play music
professionally.
Beginning Bellydance
Sunday nights, 5:30-6:30 pm, Sundays, January 5, 12, 26 and February 2, 15
and maybe 23
Yoga Spot, central Durham, 501 Washington St, directions at www.yogaspot.com
To register: tsunamiinc@aol.com - drop
ins are welcome, you don't have to register
For more about class content: tsunamiinc@aol.com
$50 for 5 classes or $12 each class Learn the basics of this beautiful dance
from the Middle East. This low impact exercise is great for women and men
of all sizes and ages.
Visit both of Jamie's Websites: www.jamieanderson.com
and www.mp3.com/jamieanderson
Yolanda
Updates! i also totally excited about the way my next 2 shows are shaping up and want to tell you about it-"cause Momma's proud" Jan.19 Meow Men @ Meow Mix a monthly queer music night hosted by Yolanda and Robert Urban This is shapin up great with Freddy Freeman's NEW Band, and the addition of Radical Faerie Performers Clover Honey and C. Ruby Falls, plus Tom Foolery from IDA rounding out the IDAPALOOZA expeience with his mandolin and his really awesome clowning and stunts! Not to mention these JuicY details: |
The Jan. line up is called "Faerie Farm" and is a benefit for
Faerie Camp Destiny-A Radical Faerie Sanctuary in Vermont. Sliding scale fee
$5-$10, 8-midnight
8pm: The Idapalooza Band from Radical Faerie Sanctuary IDA in Tennessee
9pm: SHREE-a NYC Radical Faerie dance/trance explosion
9:30: Freddy Freeman-from the fabulously successful Bearapalooza-Freddy is a
great singer songwriter with a beautiful voice.
10pm: AGnes De Garron-a Radical Faerie LEGEND/Dance/Performance Artist
10:20: WOMBA-a celebration of woman's grooves with Radical Fareie friend and
ally Robin Burdulis on hand percussion,and tap dancer Margaret Morrison!
11pm: Yolanda with the Idapalooza band plus Robin Burdulis!
AND ON VALENTINE'S DAY-FRI.FEB 14!!!!!!!!!!!
OK YOU GUYS!!! This is gonna be so much fun. A mid-winter drag ball to chase
away the blues..........come in SCI-FI drag and possibly get crowned as King and
Queen of the Ball!
Mr.Joe and YolandaWorld Present:
The First Annual ALIEN LOVE BALL!
"Where the Profane Meets The Divine"
Yolanda and the Plastic Family headlines a new Mid-Winter Drag Ball at CBGB
Downstairs Lounge. Come in Fabulous SCi-Fi Drag and party with:
Yolanda and the Plastic Family-drag queen soul pop
Coco & Co-chantuse/sexy/cabaret
Paprika-hot Brazillian influenced Dance/World
DJ EKON with Alien/Porno projections by Stephen Kent Jussick
and Special Alien GoGo Dancers
HOSTED by the one and only: LINDA SIMPSON- who will also be crowning the King
and Queen of the Alien Love Ball. So drag out those Sci Fi duds and STRUTT for
LINDA!
The ALIEN LOVE BALL VALENTINE's DAY-FRI. FEB 14
doors open at 9:30, $10 CBGB DOWNSTAIRS LOUNGE
313 Bowery
Lower Manhattan!
see ya'll soon,
Yolanda!
Drag Queen Singer/Songwriter
www.yolanda.net
on TV every Thurs.night 11:30pm Manhattan Neighborhood Network Cable Channel 57
PRESS CONTACT: edkarvoskijr@prodigy.net NOTE TO EDITOR: The author grants permission to reprint the following interview. For book-cover art and author photos, visit http://www.edkarvoskijr.com. AUTHOR TALKS ABOUT HIS TROPHY BOYS: An Interview with Ed Karvoski Jr., Author of ‘Award Winning Men’
A. The idea came to me a few days after I quit a job. I had worked for about a year as a reporter for a “non-gay” regional newspaper. Mostly, I was writing feature stories and |
personality profiles about people who were “openly heterosexual.” After leaving that job, I flew cross-country for a long weekend for a change of scenery, and I went for a long walk and meditated. I concluded that I was the most happy a few years ago when I was researching my first book, “A Funny Time to Be Gay” [released in 1997]. For that book, I searched for openly gay and lesbian stand-up comics, interviewed them, and then wrote profiles. I decided that I once again wanted to pick a group of folks within the GLBT community and write about them. Then I got the idea to write about award-winning men of all types—ranging from pageant and contest titleholders to guys chosen as Volunteer of the Year for non-profit organizations.
Q. Were you interested in gay pageants and titleholders prior to working on the book?
A.
I must admit that I wasn’t very aware of the various titleholders until a few
years ago. I was doing a
book-signing in
Q. Have you always wanted to be an entertainment & pop-culture reporter?
A.
Yes—among other things. Even when
I was a young kid, I would tell people I wanted to become an entertainment
journalist when I grew up. Who
else other than a “gay boy in-training” aspires to be a little bit Rex Reed
and a little bit Barbara Walters?! I
actually started writing articles when I was about 12 years old for the Sonny
& Cher Fan Club newsletter. That
was many, many years ago—right before Bob Mackie cleaned-up
Q. You had the opportunity to profile some entertainers in “Award-Winning Men,” correct?
A. Yes, the book includes a couple of comedians, a couple of filmmakers, an actor, and several singers, from country to cabaret to rock. Also, several erotic video stars.
Q. With such a diverse group of men covered in “Award-Winning Men,” did you find a common trait among them?
A. They’re all “out” and proud.
Q. Have you always been “out” as a journalist and writer?
A. No. Actually, many years ago I used to write for gay magazines under a nom de plume. Nowadays, I realize that “nom de plume” is French for “writer in the closet.”
Q. Have you ever won any awards?
A. Not since high school. Back then, my class voted me Best Actor, Best Artist and Most Creative. Of course, that’s all code for Class Gay Boy!
Q. What’s your next project?
A. I have another new book coming out in the summer of 2002. It’s called “The Movie Queen Quiz Book: A Trivia Test Dedicated to Fabulous Female Film Stars.” It includes 600 fun questions about movie divas, past and present. Despite the fact that the title contains the word “queen” and the subtitle contains the word “fabulous,” it’s not a gay-themed book, per se. Though, it certainly has a gay sensibility. After all—I wrote it!
To take a sneak peak at some of the guys in “Award-Winning Men,” visit http://www.EdKarvoskiJr.com. The book is available at http://www.amazon.com and http://www.bn.com.
This info is also on my website, www.TerryChristopher.com Happy New Year! |
songwriters honored w/ a "BEST SONGWRITER - 2003"
found on the internet award!
(SEE BELOW)...
Hello:
Congratulations!
You have won an ISWM Indie Award for one of the categories listed below.
The categories and winners are listed in random order. Very few people have
won this award since its inception and we feel that your work exemplifies the
best of indie music and the efforts to keep it strong and vital in the world
today.
Once again, congratulations on your award.
CATEGORIES AND WINNERS:
BEST Independent Songwriters on the Internet
* Michael Tomlinson
* Joseph Patrick Moore
* Lizzard
* Terry Christopher
* Lisa Nemzo
* Billie Joyce
* Jessica Stone
* Emily Kurn
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BEST Independent Songwriter Websites
* Lizzard
* Lisa Nemzo
* Billie Joyce
* Jessica Stone
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BEST Independent Music Media on the Internet
* Orchard
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BEST Independent Music Resource on the Internet
* CD Baby
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Winners will be announced on our website soon. Stay tuned.....
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PRETTY COOL huh? I owe a huge THANK YOU to my friend KEVIN HANNAN who
recommended that I submit my CD to ISWM for review consideration.
SPIN ME BABY- Take Another Look is spinnin down throughout Costa Rica and
parts of South America in a new indie music program headed by Bruce Callow.
I'll keep you updated on how this unfolds.
I am also STILL on the playlist at Cyberstationusa.com
during the Songwriter's Network Saturday evening show @ 6-9pm EST. I
have also been aired down in Austin, Texas at 97.1fm KOOP radio station which
played Same Time Next Year & Take Another Look on the Christmas program,
The 12 Steps of Christmas.
COME ON DOWN-
NOW...I am also in a new music GAME SHOW through Cyberstationusa.com
called ROCK SOLID PRESSURE. I
stay in the game and continue to be played by getting votes during the show.
Essentially the singer/songwriter left standing after weeks of competition
wins a huge prize package (yes...sort of like American Idol)...so if you can
shoot an e-mail to
RockSolidPressure@yahoo.com
THIS Saturday 1/11/03...at 9pm EST...that would be HUGELY appreciated!!!
It would be AWESOME if you are
around a computer at that time to place a vote at 9pm-EST or 6pm from my West
Coast friends. Also **PLEASE** pass this e-mail on! I'll send out
a reminder e-mail this coming Friday!
CAUGHT ON A WEB-
I will have my first LIVE (!) studio webcast on ArtistFirst.com
on January 16th at 8pm EST. The DJ's will spin the whole CD for an hour,
do some Q&A's, interviews and logging orders to grab a copy of the CD.
Another first for Take Another Look!
I'll send a reminder on this in the next week.
GIVE ME SOME ROOM-
I will be returning to The Elbow Room on Monday January 20th 8pm EST (SHARP)
for a 30 minute set! It's a $5.00 door/2 drink minimum...as usual and
great space to come hear the songs that are getting great reviews and notice!
I would love to see you and your friends so "Spread the Word" and
come give up some love, hear my music and have an adult beverage or TWO!
SET MY SITES-
My web wizard, Roy, is putting a bunch of new things reviews, the ISWM award
notice etc...up on my website, www.TerryChristopher.com
so check it out every so often. A really fun upcoming page is gonna
include pictures from gigs around the awesome NYC area!
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP-
Take Another Look is doing well in terms of sales and THANK YOU for those that
have sent friends to hear it and buy it. A few of you thought of the
disc for a Christmas present and I REALLY appreciate that! You can get a
copy of Take Another Look at CDBaby.com,
CDNow.com /Amazon.com.
There will be a few more retail options to come in the new year...one of which
is VERY EXCITING and hopefully will work out...it's under wraps right
now...I'll keep you posted...fingers and eyes crossed!;-)
READ THE LABEL-
I have submitted to and am being considered by some indie labels for their
artist roster. Just the fact that they have asked for a press kit and
disc after visiting my website, is a VERY positive sign. Keep your
fingers crossed...BUT...if nothing works
out...it's all for a reason and all good!
REVIEW THIS-
I have been very blessed with amazing reviews of my work which are posted or
soon will be on my website. Roxanne Blanford, a freelance music reviewer and
music lover, and Len of Stonewall Society gave some super support in their
writing. There are more to come from some European sources in the near
future.
If you can believe it, that's it...FOR NOW!!! :-)
As always I APPRECIATE the time you take from the busy action in your life to
follow me on this path! I am so grateful to each of you and your support
and spreading the word in the many different ways you do.
E-mail is such a great tool for us INDIE artists and I appreciate so much YOU
who pass this info on to friends that would want to know about the disc and
all that is developing!
Thanks again and Have a GREAT 2003!
Love,
Terry Christopher
www.TerryChristopher.com
"Spread the word...Spread the MUSIC"
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Outmusic NY Outloud Open Mic
The shortest month of the year gave way to a jam-packed Outmusic NY Outloud Open Mic- perhaps one of the longest (and most crowded) on record. |
It was,
fitting in with the theme of February, a veritable box of Perugina Baci
(that's Whitman's Sampler for those west of the Hudson River and east of the
Bay Bridge)- filled with an array of candy for all the senses.
The father of queer music, TOM WILSON WEINBERG, hosted the night with warmth
and an almost down-home feel.
Sporting his Outmusic Philadelphia T-shirt, he gave the night a sparkle; we
could safely say he's the closest thing to a GLBT Will Rogers we have.
Back to the chocolates...there's nothing like the gooey center- rich, drippy
and dramatic. Who would have thought ROGER KUHN could have such a Roy
Orbison-esque range just by looking at his calm, guitar-toting demeanor? We
know JUSTIN TRANTER's vocal range, but he knocked us out with his emotional
range, running the gamut in 32 bars. BRYAN WASHINGTON also added a lot of
emotion- with a real gooey, heart-wrenching center. Of course, one of the
faves in
the box DEIAN McBRYDE belted out a chocolate symphony and vocally he's in top
form- we're talking Godiva with a gold-leaf dusting.
Who doesn't love surprises...so there's TOSHI, who belted out his newest
"Oui, oui." Definitely one of those nut centers that explodes
pineapple. Newcomer NEAL, fresh from Ohio, is one destined to be a favorite;
another virgin Outmusician was the duo LUFF. Two women, one guitar, one cello,
one dynamic voice and one amazing sound. GREGORY DeJEAN was back and better
than ever- milk chocolate with caramel and cajun spice (goes down smooth and
packs a little punch). A nice surprise was MITCHELL HOWARD, in town from
Pittsburgh with new CD in hand and rushing off to play Hannah's right after
the C-Note; guess he's a Twix bar- a good, reliable favorite that can be split
so there's enough to go around.
TWW wasn't the only classic in the room; ZONNA shared a brand spanking new
song, with CORINNE CURCIO on
guitar (who also did a great solo number, too) after a hiatus of performing.
Seeing and hearing ZONNA was definitely one of the centerpiece chocolates, the
ones we gravitate towards first.
Other hidden treats lurked about- ANDREA WEISS not only read more from her
lesbian rocker novel "Great Big Something," but also surprised us in
saying her next article in TONE AND GROOVE magazine was about us and the open
mic! Slam poet, artist and DYKE TV rep ANU RA brought the house down at the
eserenelyhe night. She patiently waited all night- serenely sitting in a lotus
position, but when she took the mic- fireworks! No doubt- smooth and sweet
with an explosive liqueur center that'll bowl you over.
Sweeties unfortunately left in the box (due to time) were KEVIN BRENDLE, KEITH
VARICK and TRIBUTE TO OSCAR. Thanks for your patience...and see you next month
for sure. And the sweeties who were there adding their
applause and spirit...ED MANNIX, ANDREW BAILIS, RUBBERLEGS' GORDON SMITH and
the man of the airwaves,
WRSU's BILL REALMAN STELLA.
Whew...a packed night. Happy Valentine's Day, see you all next month- and
brush your teeth.
Jon Gilbert Leavitt
JGLSongs@yahoo.com
http://www.jglsongs.com
http://www.mp3.com/JonGilbertLeavitt
Skott
Freedman Updates
Violent Yodel Productions |
CHARLESTON, SC - January 23, 2003- From BILLBOARD Magazine to NBC News,
critics everywhere are becoming strikingly aware of 23-year-old critically
acclaimed bisexual singer/songwriter and activist, Skott Freedman.
Freedman's next album, "SOME COMPANY" (set for release on Tuesday,
February 11th, 2003), is featured in BILLBOARD Magazine this week and hailed
as "...notably personal and vividly cinematic." The young prodigy's
fourth recording features his earlier roots of solely voice and piano. With
countless performances, Freedman has been recognized for his talents across
the globe (including a recent guest performance at the Sydney Opera House and
Gay Games VI). Many are dubbing him the next Rufus Wainwright to break through
to mainstream music.
Freedman will celebrate the new album's release with concerts in New York
City, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Charleston. A heavy tour will commence in
the spring to support the new album.
Freedman, now residing in Charleston, South Carolina, is currently speaking
and performing at colleges and pride festivals across the country. He has
conducted various workshops and activities centering on awareness and
acceptance of bisexuality. In 2000, Freedman began publicly speaking on
bisexuality in response to the growing biphobia that has unfortunately become
present in the LGBT community. This speaking has developed into his powerful
lecture, "Battling Biphobia and Bringing Bisexuals Back to Both
Communities", concentrating on breaking down common stereotypes and
advocating for acceptance of bisexuals within the LGBT community.
Freedman has since become one of the most popular speakers on college campuses
due to his unique presentation mixed with humor, insight, wisdom, and
empowerment. He has been invited as a guest lecturer at several renowned
institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Kansas University,
Michigan State University, Virginia Tech, and more. Freedman has appeared on
NBC News, ABC's "Daybreak", international radio program "This
Way Out", and in national publications such as Billboard Magazine and The
Guide. Freedman also serves as the youngest Board Member to the Bisexual
Foundation.
Freedman has been dubbed "a ferocious musical talent surrounded by a
tender, poetic soul." (LesBiGay Radio). Delivering messages with a
one-on-one intensity to a general audience, the independent bisexual
singer/songwriter has built a solid reputation among audiences nationwide with
his hauntingly beautiful, introspective songs. The Seattle Gay News raves,
"Freedman sings like an angel (three and a half octave range), writes
like a poet, and plays the piano like a bat out of hell."
BILLBOARD Magazine featured Freedman in February 2002 and hailed him as
"one of the more compelling pop singer/tunesmiths we've heard in recent
times...a star-in-waiting."
NBC News raves, "Opening people's minds..."
For bio information, reviews, tour dates, and more, visit Freedman's official
website: http://www.skottfreedman.com
Soundclips are available directly at: http://www.mp3.com/skottfreedman
For further information, artwork or to receive an official media kit please
contact Malcolm Warren at 843-534-0442 or at info@skottfreedman.com.
To download Skott Freedman's online media kit directly (Adobe Acrobat): http://www.skottfreedman.com/downloadprkit.pdf
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