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Bethany And Rufus Roots Quartet To Perform At New York's Joe's Pub

New World/Folk/Roots group The Bethany and Rufus Roots Quartet will be performing songs from their live 12 track CD "Live A Fip" at the New York's Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. The Roots Quartet includes the duo Bethany and Rufus (Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia), along with Fulani flutist Yacouba "Denke Denke" and Afro Haitian drummer 'Bonga' Jean-Baptiste. "Live A Fip" was released in Europe on October 22nd as a co- production with Radio France and Daqui Records.

Bethany And Rufus Roots Quartet @ Joe's Pub
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street, NY
between East 4th and Astor Place
http://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,40/id,4875

One reviewer describes "Live A Fip," as "like nothing you've ever heard before. Styles from everywhere and anywhere come together seamlessly. One hears distinctly Afro-Cuban rhythms pop under driving bass lines, folksy lyrics and screaming flute. "Death Don't Have No Mercy" is particularly characteristic of this mixing and meshing. The cello is inescapably funky, the bongos complexify the rhythms, the flute line seethes with fiery reverberance, and Bethany's vocals lament the world in a way that only American folk music can."

Bethany as the daughter of legendary 60's Folk singer Peter Yarrow (Peter , Paul & Mary) draws from the many songs that her father collected as part of the seminal folk movement of the 60s. Yacouba has dug deeply into the folkloric Hausa, Djerma, Peul and Songhai traditions of Niger and Bonga is the descendant of a very rich lineage of Vodou ceremonial drumming and song. Bonga has also traveled extensively through Haiti collecting and learning the different manifestations of Haitian song and folklore. Rufus has taken the cello into previously unknown realms and is noted for his collaborations in African, Arabic, and American music forms and also has a solo CD Songs for Cello on the Daqui label. Individually all of the members of the group have been instrumental in expanding the role of traditional forms in their respective musics. It is with this background that they have come together to create a sound that although based around the song forms of American traditional music reaches back to a common root that has inspired everyone involved.

http://bethanyandrufus.musicdish.net
http://www.bethanyandrufus.com/
http://www.myspace.com/bethanyandrufus
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=152608

To request mp3 tracks for review as well as interview requests, contact:
Eric de Fontenay
MusicDish
bethanyrufus@musicdish.net
+1 718 278 0662

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Inspiring Music And Film Multimedia Experience, X: The Human Condition Previews For Thanksgiving

Url: http://www.x-thc.com/live.html
Sound: http://www.x-thc.com/multimedia.html

In development for over eleven years, X: The Human Condition has been designed to embrace the expanding possibilities of multimedia in entertainment. Featuring an immersive, multi-sensory environment, the live, dynamic concert performance by the music group X: THC, enhanced by the emotionally charged film, X: The Human Condition, previews its uplifting and stimulating shock to the senses for Thanksgiving at the Brooklyn multimedia space, Monkeytown (58 North 3rd St., Brooklyn, NY), on Wednesday, November 25th at 10:00 pm. $5 cover,$10 minimum. Full late night dinner menu available.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to share with family and friends, but it is also a time when some people feel most disconnected, alienated and alone. X: THC has partnered with the Jed Foundation and AFSP to donate a portion of the profits from X: The Human Condition to help these non-profit organizations in their work, dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, self-injury and suicide. They exist to encourage, educate, inspire and invest into prevention, treatment and recovery.

The inspiring music of X: THC combines the multi-layered hypnotica of smoothly grooving electronic beats, warm emotive alternative indie rock, coldly induced new wave post-modernism, lush, heartfelt, romantic blue-eyed soul & classic songwriting, with an otherworldly experimental soundscape. X: THC breaks down the walls between musical genres, challenging categorization, while communicating performance through multiple sensory applications, known as "synesthesia".

The live music and film multimedia experience examines the human condition, pulling you in to an alternate reality...UnratedNYC Magazine wrote, "X: The Human Condition is an emotionally cataclysmic event that will resonate in your subconscious for weeks…" .

Hypnotically delicious, it is a trance-inducing trip inside the human subconscious, combining hypnotic, surreal soundscapes with phantasmagorical, emotionally charged visual storytelling to create a unique and inspiring music and film multimedia experience.

X: The Human Condition alchemically fuses together influences of luminaries such as Tim Burton, Michael Gondry, Antoine St. Exupery, Darren Aronofsky, Guillermo Del Toro, Jean Cocteau, Rod Serling, The Brothers Grimm, and Joseph (John) Merrick, to create an imaginative, terrible beauty, both real and unreal, where the mind can make a hell of heaven, and a heaven of hell... X: The Human Condition.

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Rap artist Beezy's latest single "My J's"

Beezy's upcoming CD, which will feature "My J's," will no doubt be a winner and is sure to catch the attention of youngsters and adults alike. He has been compared to many great rappers because his flow but it is easy to see he has his own unique style and delivery.

His current single "My J's" (aptly named after the popular shoes branded after Michael Jordan) is spreading through the southeast like wildfire, and premiered on MusicDishTV on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The popularity of the shoes coupled with the song and the raw, but somewhat comical video has started to create quite a buzz for the young 17-year-old artist. "My J's" is currently can be purchased via the following online music retailers: iTunes, Amazon, E-Music and Amie Street.
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9VUVntGCGw&feature=youtube_gdata 

He is currently working on a project entitled "Beezy World" which is full of slamming, energetic beats laced with real lyrical skill, style and content. "Beezy World" is scheduled for release during the second quarter of 2010 following the release of his next single "Come Here" earlier in the year. Beezy is represented by Herd Records (Label), Llewrac Entertainment (Management) and Durdy Muzik (Production).

Beezy has already shared the stage with some of today's biggest stars such as Chris Brown, Ricky Smiley, Steve Brown and B5 just to name a few. His management is in the process of booking upcoming tours.

http://www.myspace.com/beezy1000

For more information, please contact:
Eric Carwell
Llewrac Entertainment
(205) 821-6696
grp91@netzero.net

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"Heavenly Bliss"

Stevie Diamond - Heavenly Bliss by musicdish

Musician Stevie Diamond is stepping out onto the international stage with his latest track, "Heavenly Bliss." An accomplished guitarist, pianist, and vocalist, Diamond found his latest inspiration while meeting with former INXS front man Michael Hutchence, who said to Diamond, "Write your music for you and for your heart and soul. Look for the little white light and don't lose your focus." Diamond has dedicated the light, flowing melodies, and heartfelt lyrics of "Heavenly Bliss" to Hutchence's daughter, Tigerlily, as a reminder of the eternal love a father has for his daughter.

"Heavenly Bliss" is being distributed independently and is available through iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic and at www.steviediamond.com

Radio can also download broadcast quality tracks from Airplay Direct for free http://airplaydirect.com/music/steviediamond/

All profits made from the release of this single will be donated to Tigerlily.

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STARCODE - NYC Based Popular Rock Band Releases New Album Called "A Fine Line"

STARCODE - NYC based popular rock band releases new album called "A Fine Line" "I Found A Way," the first single off the album is a Top 40 radio ready hit and creating lots of buzz at college radio in Maryland and around the country.

STARCODE's unique sound, with powerful catchy hooks, has garnered much attention for the band. They were asked to perform with The Goo Goo Dolls, Fono, Smash Mouth, The Claypeople, Buckcherry, Belly and Pete Francis. The band's sound has been compared to Third Eye Blind, Lit, Blink 182, Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins.

STARCODE recently performed live at the Billboard Magazine office in New York City - they packed the room with almost the entire staff in attendance. Everyone was very excited about their music.

The band recently performed at a charity benefit in Albany to raise money for Samaritans Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Some proceeds from sales of "A Fine Line" will be donated to Samaritansnyc.org. The band has also toured the east coast as well as the former Czech Republic for the DOD entertaining UN troops.

STARCODE was officially booked for the CMJ Music Conference in New York City at Alphabet Lounge on October 23, 2009. They packed the house.

The backbone of STARCODE is the O'Connor brothers; Dave O'Connor on bass guitar and lead vocals and Dan O'Connor on drums and vocals. The brothers O'Connor, joined by Steve Bernstein on guitar and Greg Nicotra also on guitar, create catchy, multi-layered pop melodies and interwoven guitars and loops creating songs that electrify the listener.

STARCODE members Dan O'Connor and Steve Bernstein have a successful history together – they used to play with MILC who was signed to Megaforce Records.

STARCODE is managed by Michele L. Larsen of Lady Larsen Entertainment, LLC.

Quotes:

"Starcode likely won't stay unsigned for long as their brand of music teeters on angst-free but still carries a modern message by way of a softer sound. Excellent guitars, excellent harmonies. And no, it's not Billy Corgan. It's better." - Local Vertical Blog

"...And after wearing out the repeat button on my stereo system while listening to this whole album the past few days, it's no wonder why STARCODE has garnered so much attention..." – Charlie Doherty, Blogcritics Magazine

"The mix of influences and the raw musical delivery of each member of STARCODE comes together delivering high energy hooky pop music, doing to the ears what fine wine does to the pallet." - Dale Penner, Producer

"In a world where music conglomerates promote carbon copies and rip offs of other bands, STARCODE keeps it real. Not only is STARCODE the premiere rock band of the new generation, but their style of "high energy dark pop rock" music is what sets them apart from other musical acts." - Timesunion.com

"A Fine Line," the bands finest work to date, has been a year in the making. The album was produced, mixed, and engineered by Dale Penner who has worked with Nickleback, Matthew Good, and Econoline Crush. Top level videos for "Found A Way" and "Don't Jump" are in the process of being completed.

Please visit www.starcode.com and www.myspace.com/starcode

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