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Wed 12/31/2003
--> Danny Hest Joins StarPolish Management!
--> Ari Hest to Headline NYC's Irving Plaza on January 23rd!
--> Happy New Year!
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MANAGER DANNY HEST JOINS STARPOLISH MANAGEMENT!
http://www.arihest.com
StarPolish is very excited to announce that Danny Hest has joined the
company as Vice President of Artist Development. In this position, Danny
will help run and expand StarPolish Management with StarPolish founder and
CEO Vivek J. Tiwary, and assist with building and developing the StarPolish
Management roster. A former management consultant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers
and business development executive in the Internet/telecommunications field,
Danny made a career change in late 2001 when he began to co-manage his
brother, singer-songwriter Ari Hest. Without the assistance of a record
label or financial backing, Danny helped Ari build an impressive independent
career, applying a grassroots marketing strategy that has resulted in sales
of almost 20,000 CDs, the creation of a 1,000-plus member street team, and a
significant national college and club touring presence. A pianist since age
three and a recently self-taught bassist, Danny received a B.S. in
Communication with a concentration in Marketing from Cornell University.
StarPolish is very happy to welcome Danny -- and Ari -- into the fold! And
to find out more about Ari, just click the link above.
ARI HEST TO HEADLINE NYC'S IRVING PLAZA ON JANUARY 23RD!
In other related news, Ari Hest will be headlining top-tier New York City
venue Irving Plaza on January 23rd, 2004. Joining Ari on the bill are
long-time StarPolish friends The Clarks, and Carbon Leaf. Tickets for the
show, which kicks off at 8:15 p.m., are just $15. To find out more
information about Ari's Irving Plaza show, just click this link: http://www.arihest.com/eposters/1-23.htm
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
All of us here at StarPolish are extremely grateful for all your support
during 2003. Thanks to you, StarPolish has enjoyed its best year ever, and
we look forward to even greater things in 2004. So it's with heartfelt
gratitude that we wish all of you -- and those you love -- a very happy,
safe and prosperous New Year! See you in 2004!
The StarPolish Crew
Wed 12/10/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Glen Philips, ex-Toad the Wet Sprockets
--> New "Rubber Meets the Road," Part 3: Pseudopod
--> Musicians On Call: Last Chance for Great Seats for Z100's Jingle
--> Ball 2003 Event at Madison Square Garden
--> New "From the Trenches" Column
--> Member-Created StarPolish Radio Shows -- Made by You!
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg -- Revisiting "Let It Be"
--> Sign Up for the Upcoming Global Entertainment & Media Summits
--> The StarPolish CD Store: Featured Artists -- Hidden Agenda, John
--> Coster, One Light Out, and chapter seven
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Alexandru Boros, brandon schreeg, chris
--> cannon, and Tiffany Riddick
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.shelsilverstein.com
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: GLEN PHILIPS
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=649
Glen Phillips, the singer-guitar player formerly of Toad the Wet Sprocket,
has been making his way across the country touring as a solo artist. With
his album "Live at Largo" now in stores, Phillips recently spoke with
StarPolish's Tracie Galinski about restarting his career as a solo artist,
making records, and today's music business.
NEW "RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD": PART 3, PSEUDOPOD
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=644
Pseudopod parlay their tight but loose mix of jazzy rhythms, classic rock
riffage, and pop sensibilities into a fervent following of tape-trading,
set-list-discussing and road-tripping fans. Having recently released their
self-titled major-label debut, Pseudopod joined the 'Rubber Meets the Road'
tour. Guitarist Ross Grant continues this four-part series of articles
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MUSICIANS ON CALL: LAST CHANCE FOR GREAT SEATS FOR Z100'S JINGLE BALL 2003
AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN http://www.musiciansoncall.org http://z100.com/jingleball/
Musicians On Call (MOC), the Official Charity of Z100's Jingle Ball, has a
limited number of seats on the floor in Sections 1 & 4. The group sold out
its original tickets and now has a few additional choice seats. The price
for these tickets is: $750 with the pre-show party or $500 for just the
seats (no pre-show party). But don't wait: Jingle Ball is tomorrow night,
Thursday, December 11th, at Madison Square Garden. The party starts at 6:00
p.m. at The Garden and some of the Jingle Ball artists will stop by to say
hello. Last year John Mayer and Destiny's Child greeted guests. Please call
MOC at 212-741-2709 for some great seats! Scheduled to appear at Z100's
Jingle Ball: HOSTS -- JENNIFER LOPEZ, NICK & JESSICA, BEYONCE, MATCHBOX
TWENTY, SEAN PAUL, MICHELLE BRANCH, JAY Z, 3 DOORS DOWN, HILARY DUFF, KELLY
CLARKSON, JASON MRAZ and SIMPLE PLAN.
NEW "FROM THE TRENCHES" COLUMN
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=648
In this new "as-it-happened" series, musician-producer Paul Geller will take
us inside his world, explain a bit about his history with his old band, and
talk about the decisions he has made and the day-to-day work he is now
doing. In his first piece, he discusses the dissolution of his band and
starting his work as a solo artist and producer.
MEMBER-CREATED STARPOLISH RADIO SHOWS -- YOU MADE 'EM!
http://www.starpolish.com/radio/index.asp
We asked -- and you responded! (Well, not you, Louie from Trumball, CT, who
was too busy writing unrequited love haikus to your sister's friend, who had
to get a restraining order keeping you at least 500 feet from her). But many
of you actually took the time to create your own StarPolish radio shows --
and we'll be airing the first two radio shows, created by StarPolish members
Chris Nelson and Dan Herman, tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 11) at two times
during the day: one will air at 3:00 p.m. EST, the other at 4:00 p.m., then
again at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. later that night. So show your support by
tuning in to see what these two StarPolish DJs created, then get working on
your own shows!
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG - REVISITING "LET IT BE."
In this week's column, Michael Goldberg discusses the new, revised release
of the classic Beatles album and asks, "Is the stripped-down and rearranged
album an improvement, or much ado about nothing?" Also tune in for reviews
of albums by Oranger, Miles Davis, Brando, Stephin Merritt.
SIGN UP FOR THE UPCOMING GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SUMMITS IN NY & LA
http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/
The Global Entertainment & Media Summit was created to empower emerging
artists and film-makers -- and that's why attending the event makes so much
sense for anyone involved in the film and music businesses (and why
StarPolish has signed on as a main sponsor). The two upcoming Global
Entertainment & Media Summits -- to be held in New York April 3rd and 4th,
2004 and in Los Angeles on June 12th and 13th, 2004 -- allow you to not only
learn more about how the industry is changing, they enable you to become an
active participant rather than an idle bystander. These events champion the
change in the entertainment landscape, as it offers new opportunities for
artists and the industry to come together to share their visions and
creativity. It's a chance for you to meet with and hear from the people who
are going to help make it happen. These two-day events, very affordably
priced, brings together industry leaders from entertainment, media and
technology companies, content creators, marketers, distributors and everyone
in between that works in the Music, Film, DV, Media, New Media and
Multimedia worlds. It's also a conference in which you can not only listen
to others, but stand up and have your say. Anyway, we think that you should
check out the event by clicking the above link. Also, StarPolish is able to
offer its members a special $20-off discount ($79 instead of $99) for those
who purchase their tickets to the New York City event early. To get the
discount, just click this link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=50776.
StarPolish will have a booth at the event and will be running a panel, so
make sure you stop by and say hi!
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE -- FEATURED ARTISTS: HIDDEN AGENDA, JOHN
COSTER, ONE LIGHT OUT, AND CHAPTER SEVEN http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Here in New York last week, we got socked by an autumnal blizzard, which
dumped a couple of feet of snow on the unsuspecting residents of the New
York Metro area. That meant that for a few days, crime went down as the
kindly citizens of Gotham stopped beating each other senseless while they
communally but separately dug their automobiles and driveways out from the
huge snow drifts left there by city plows. Once they were finished, they
dragged their tired bodies inside, turned to their favorite beverages or
cocktails, and slipped those shiny silver discs we call CDs into their
stereo systems. Can you guess which ones were happiest? Yes -- the ones who
had CDs by these promising StarPolish artists: Hidden Agenda, John Coster,
One Light Out and Chapter Seven. So get up to the StarPolish CD store and
check out the CDs offered by StarPolish member artists.
CRITICS' CORNER: ALEXANDRU BOROS, BRANDON SCHREEG, CHRIS CANNON AND TIFFANY
RIDDICK http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Now fully alert after a two-week turkey-induced tryptophan coma,
StarPolish's Joe McCombs climbed back to the table and sunk his teeth into
tracks from these StarPolish artists: Alexandru Boros, brandon schreeg,
chris cannon, and Tiffany Riddick. See who Joe found tasty enough to warrant
a second helping.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.shelsilverstein.com In the interest of
full disclosure, StarPolish has a strong affinity for the multi-talented
illustrator and author Shel Silverstein (the StarPolish name, in fact, comes
from a line in a Silverstein children's poem). That said, you should still
check out his children's website at www.shelsilverstein.com, which includes
some great flash animations, awesome illustrations, and the typical
Silverstein humor found in his books. There's even an area, called "Let's
Have Some Fun," that lets kids make bookmarks, create and send E-cards, or
download and print a fun drawing book.
Thu 11/13/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Emmylou Harris!
--> New Feature: Rubber Meets the Road: The Clarks, Part I
--> New Column -- Moses Supposes
--> The StarPolish CD Store: Featured Artists -- The Velmas, Shoot the
--> Driver, Sunset Room, and KC Cherie
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Jenny Bruce, Jean-Pierre Simons, Cindi
--> Taylor and Cheyenne, and Aisha Mike
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
--> http://www.angelfire.com/trek/3hmafianow/red/blank.html
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: EMMYLOU HARRIS
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?ID=637
Few artists enjoy the fan adulation, critical acclaim and peer admiration
bestowed upon Emmylou Harris, a critical figure at the crossroads of where
country, rock, folk and bluegrass first intersected. During her recent tour
with Neil Young, Harris spoke with StarPolish editorial director Jim Willcox
about her long career, the new album and her emergence as a songwriter of
some distinction.
NEW FEATURE: RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD -- THE CLARKS, PART I
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=638
The Clarks are an unprecedented rock phenomenon in their hometown of
Pittsburgh, where the rock 'n' roll quartet regularly performs for crowds of
8,000 or more and where their last record outsold many of today's biggest
music acts. The Clarks recently teamed up with Ari Hest, Pseudopod and
Ingram Hill for the Rubber Meets The Road tour.
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NEW COLUMN: MOSES SUPPOSES
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?id=636
In this month's column, Moses discusses the iTunes deal for indies, the case
against Destiny's Child for pilfering tunes, and BMI's vigilance at karaoke
bars, among other things.
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE -- FEATURED ARTISTS: THE VELMAS, SHOOT THE
DRIVER, SUNSET ROOM, AND KC CHERIE http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Things have been a little slow here at StarPolish, which is why this weekend
a few of us are gathering at a local vegetarian restaurant for an inspiring
hands-on class, "Tofurkey Success: The Right Condiments Can Make That
Meat-Eater Melt" (and we can't wait for next week's class, "Turkey Basters:
Not Just for Insemination Purposes Anymore!"), which -- we hope! -- is about
keeping your Tofurkey moist and tender). Anyway, what better way to get in
the mood -- for Tofurkey, dammit! -- than by listening to some great CDs...
such as those from these great StarPolish artists: The Velmas, Shoot the
Driver, Sunset Room, and KC Cherie.
CRITICS' CORNER: JENNY BRUCE, JEAN-PIERRE SIMONS, CINDI TAYLOR AND CHEYENNE,
AND AISHA MIKE http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Lately, we've been receiving threatening letters from some anonymous (you
know who you are, Louis!) StarPolish artists demanding that their CDs be
reviewed. We'd like to say that's not the right tone to take -- and to prove
it, Gentle Joe McCombs has selected music from these wonderful StarPolish
member artists WHO ASKED NICELY: Jenny Bruce, Jean-Pierre Simons, Cindi
Taylor and Cheyenne, and Aisha Mike.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/3hmafianow/red/blank.html
Last week our link involved clown-faced crabs, Britney Spears (yes, there's
a difference) and a techno rave. This week it's even more mindless fun as
you have to click on (they say "kill," but that's such a harsh word) a
gamekeeper to rack up points, being careful to avoid little radioactive
glowsticks that will drain your soul (sort of like watching Jessica Simpson
discuss current events). Good luck (no, not on your score -- on not having
your boss catch you playing this game on company time and firing your
goof-off ass).
Mon 11/10/2003
Dear Friend,
Do you want to win $35,000 in gear and prizes and showcase for industry?
The deadline for the Southwest Independent Music World Series (IMWS) is
November 13th, 2003, so don't delay, enter now! Visit: http://www.discmakers.com/sw04/.
The IMWS will give six independent artists the chance to showcase in front
of music industry and compete for over $35,000 in gear and prizes. Register
at: http://www.discmakers.com/sw04/.
Now, you can enter the IMWS online!
Disc Makers has teamed up with Broadjam to make it easier than ever to enter
the IMWS.
Each new IMWS entrant receives:
* 8 of your songs registered on our Musicians Catalog
* Artist Web Page
* Your songs reviewed and eligible for a Broadjam Top 10
* Listen to great music
* Review great songs
* Provide feedback to our artists
A $29.95 value -- FREE for IMWS entrants!
Artists living in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are
eligible to enter for the Southwest showcase held at The Knitting Factory in
Los Angeles on Thursday, January 15th, 2004. Deadline for entries is
Thursday, November 13th, 2003!
If you don't live in those states, you can still register for a future IMWS
regional event--we have four of them a year: Southwest, Midwest, Southeast,
and the Northeast. Visit: http://www.discmakers.com/sw04/ to register today.
No matter what genre of music you play, if you are not currently signed to a
major label, you can register for the Southeast IMWS: http://www.discmakers.com/sw04/.
One act will walk away with a Grand Prize worth over $35,000! Prizes are
provided by Alesis, Fender, Shure, DW, Sabian, Numark, Music 123, Remo, Disc
Makers, Billboard Magazine, CD Baby, and TAXI. Go to http://www.discmakers.com/sw04
to learn more.
It's easy to enter and you'll get a FREE copy of Electronic Musician and
Billboards' Musicians' Guide to Touring and Promotion just for doing it!
Thu 11/6/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Eric Johnson!
--> New Column -- Ask the Doc: Dealing With Suicide and Grief
--> Sign Up for the Upcoming Global Entertainment & Media Summits
--> Save the Bottom Line, NYC's Legendary Club
--> The StarPolish CD Store: Featured Artists -- August Christopher,
--> Terran Spiral, Hug McKinney, Sabas Whittaker
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Bloodroot, Gina Cutillo, and Jess Domain
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.rathergood.com/vid/
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: ERIC JOHNSON
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?ID=633
Few guitarists achieve the kind of critical acclaim and peer respect earned
by Eric Johnson, a Texas native who broke into the mainstream with his
album, "Ah Via Musicom." Recently, StarPolish's Jim Willcox spoke to Johnson
about his new Internet-only album, "Souvenir," his long career, and keeping
the joy in his music.
NEW COLUMN: ASK THE DOC
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=635
In this month's Rx column, Dr. John Hipple responds to a letter from someone
who says that the recent suicides by a number of well-known artists has
caused a deep deprression. The column addresses the issue of suicide among
performing artists, and offers suggestions on how to deal with the resultant
grief -- and sometimes, guilt -- that follows.
========================ADVERTISEMENT===============================
Production Courses Available Online with Berklee College of Music
Learn the skills you need to produce professional quality home recordings
through Berklee College of Music's instructor-led online courses. Online
courses begin on November 17th and cover a variety of music production areas
including engineering, mixing, mastering, and MIDI recording / sequencing
using Reason and other software applications. We've even teamed up with
Digidesign to offer an online version of their official Pro Tools 101
course, as well as a three-course Pro Tools suite that will teach you
everything you need to know to become a Pro Tools expert. Study anywhere,
anytime with Berklee's award-winning faculty. Take your production skills to
a new level, with the recognized experts in contemporary music education.
Registration is open now for November 17th online courses. Visit
Berkleemusic.com to enroll:
http://www.berkleemusic.com/school/courses?pid=464
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SIGN UP FOR THE UPCOMING GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SUMMITS!
http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/
To say that the music industry is in a state of upheaval is clearly an
understatement, as we are now seeing the continuing decline of CD sales, an
ever-growing blizzard of lawsuits and the continued consolidation among the
largest companies in our industry. Doing business the same old way no longer
makes sense, but its successor hasn't yet clearly emerged. And for those
working in the film business, don't be complacent -- you're about to
confront many of the same issues if you aren't already. That's why attending
the Global Entertainment & Media Summit makes so much sense for anyone
involved in either of these businesses -- and why StarPolish is one of the
event's main sponsors. We've always been strong advocates of artists
becoming better educated about their chosen fields and understanding how
they work, because artist empowerment starts with education. The two
upcoming Global Entertainment & Media Summits -- to be held in New York
April 3rd and 4th, 2004 and in Los Angeles on June 12th and 13th, 2004 --
allow you to not only learn more about how the industry is changing, it
allows you to become an active participant rather than an idle bystander.
These events champion the change in the entertainment landscape, as it
offers new opportunities for artists and the industry to come together to
share their visions and creativity. It's a chance for you to meet with and
hear from the people who are going to help make it happen. These two-day
events, very affordably priced, bring together industry leaders from
entertainment, media and technology companies, content creators, marketers,
distributors and everyone in between that works in the Music, Film, DV,
Media, New Media and Multimedia worlds. It's also a conference in which you
can not only listen to others, but stand up and have your say. Anyway, we
think that you should check out the event by clicking the above link. Also,
StarPolish is able to offer its members a special $20-off discount ($79
instead of $99) for those who purchase their tickets to the New York City
event early. To get the discount, just click this link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=50776.
StarPolish will have a booth at the event and will be running a panel, so
make sure you stop by and say hi!
SAVE THE BOTTOM LINE, NYC'S LEGENDARY CLUB http://www.savethebottomline.com/
As you may have heard, the legendary New York City club The Bottom Line is
in danger of being shut down by its landlord, New York University, for back
payment of rent. Although some patrons -- ranging from Bruce Springsteen to
Sirius Satellite Radio -- have come forward with donations, the club is in
arrears and needs to raise additional money in order to survive. If you'd
like to help, click the above link to get more information about how to
contribute. If you'd just like to mail a check, you can send it to: Save The
Bottom Line, 15 W. 4th Street, New York, NY 10012.
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE -- FEATURED ARTISTS: AUGUST CHRISTOPHER,
TERRAN SPIRAL, HUG MCKINNEY, AND SABAS WHITTAKER http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
All of us at StarPolish were eagerly awaiting the next holiday, Veteran's
Day, with dreams of a late rise, a day goofing off and watching stupid
videos, and then going out and partying with our friends. Unfortunately, we
just found out that StarPolish doesn't celebrate Veteran's Day, so that
means an early rise and a full day of hard labor (in all fairness, listening
to music, hanging with artists and helping out band members isn't exactly
like stitching up Sean Jean apparel, if you know what we mean). So we
thought we'd create our own Veteran's Day holiday here in the StarPolish
store and celebrate it by asking you to check out the latest CD releases by
these veteran StarPolish member artists: August Christopher, Terran Spiral,
Hug McKinney, and Sabas Whittaker!
CRITICS' CORNER: BLOODROOT, GINA CUTILLO, AND JESS DOMAIN http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Once again it's Joe McCombs' turn to make like Jeff Gordon, put his petal to
the metal (or soft folk-rock or even New Age jazz) and take several new
releases from StarPolish member artists for a spin around the track. Manning
the pole positions in this week's race: Bloodroot, Gina Cutillo, and Jess
Domain. See which artists get the checkered flag!
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.rathergood.com/vid/ We don't usually
revisit sites, but there was so much happening on www.rathergood.com that we
had to give them an encore. Click this link and view the rather operatic
animation of A Frightened Boy, in which clown-faced crabs, Britney Spears
and a techno rave all somehow intermingle. Check it out for yourself.
Tue 10/28/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Ulpa - Now on Tour in the U.S.!
--> Sign Up for the Upcoming Global Entertainment & Media Summits
--> New Column -- The Worley Gig: A Band's Best Friend Is Its Publicist
--> Free Audio and Video Streams & Contest: "Prey for Rock and Roll,"
"School of Rock," STP!
--> The StarPolish CD Store: Featured Artists -- Tara Charles Band, Fat
--> City Express, Steve Lieberman, and Hazie Maze
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Jen Porter, graze, Loudon Swain
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.rathergood.com/moon_song/
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: ULPA - NOW TOURING THE U.S.!
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?ID=630
Icelandic indie rock band Ulpa is now in the States for four important tour
dates, including three with the always-great Lake Trout. The band recently
responded to several questions from StarPolish editorial director Jim
Willcox about playing in the U.S., the Icelandic rock scene, and what they
ultimately hope to achieve.
SIGN UP FOR THE UPCOMING GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA SUMMITS!
http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/
To say that the music industry is in a state of upheaval is clearly an
understatement, as we are now seeing the continuing decline of CD sales, an
ever-growing blizzard of lawsuits and the continued consolidation among the
largest companies in our industry. Doing business the same old way no longer
makes sense, but its successor hasn't yet clearly emerged. And for those
working in the film business, don't be complacent -- you're about to
confront many of the same issues if you aren't already. That's why attending
the Global Entertainment & Media Summit makes so much sense for anyone
involved in either of these businesses -- and why StarPolish is one of the
event's main sponsors. We've always been strong advocates of artists
becoming better educated about their chosen fields and understanding how
they work, because artist empowerment starts with education. The two
upcoming Global Entertainment & Media Summits -- to be held in New York
April 3rd and 4th, 2004 and in Los Angeles on June 12th and 13th, 2004 --
allow you to not only learn more about how the industry is changing, it
allows you to become an active participant rather than an idle bystander.
These events champion the change in the entertainment landscape, as it
offers new opportunities for artists and the industry to come together to
share their visions and creativity. It's a chance for you to meet with and
hear from the people who are going to help make it happen. These two-day
events, very affordably priced, bring together industry leaders from
entertainment, media and technology companies, content creators, marketers,
distributors and everyone in between that works in the Music, Film, DV,
Media, New Media and Multimedia worlds. It's also a conference in which you
can not only listen to others, but stand up and have your say. Anyway, we
think that you should check out the event by clicking the above link. Also,
StarPolish is able to offer its members a special $20-off discount ($79
instead of $99) for those who purchase their tickets to the New York City
event early. To get the discount, just click this link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=50776.
StarPolish will have a booth at the event and will be running a panel, so
make sure you stop by and say hi!
========================ADVERTISEMENT===============================
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NEW COLUMN: THE WORLEY GIG -- A BAND'S BEST FRIEND IS ITS PUBLICIST
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=631
In this month's column, Gail Worley -- and a team of publicists -- discusses
the importance of independent publicists in helping a band gain the exposure
it needs to get the attention of fans, critics and record-label executives.
Tight pants and MP3s, she says, will only get you so far.
FREE AUDIO AND VIDEO STREAMS AND CONTEST: PREY FOR ROCK AND ROLL, SCHOOL OF
ROCK, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS!
http://www.starpolish.com
That's right -- just go to the StarPolish homepage and check out some great
audio and video streams from the new Gina Gershon movie, "Prey for Rock and
Roll," Jack Black's outrageous comedy "School of Rock, and the new STP
album. And in partnership with Atlantic Records, StarPolish is giving away
two "Prey for Rock and Roll" soundtrack albums, plus one huge movie poster.
All you have to do is email us at editorial@starpolish.com -- put Prey for
Rock in the subject line -- and tell us in a few sentences about a great
band you discovered on StarPolish (not your own, please!) and why you love
their music. We'll draw the three winners from the entries. Good luck!
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE -- FEATURED ARTISTS: TARA CHARLES BAND,
FAT CITY EXPRESS, STEVE LIEBERMAN, AND HAZIE MAZE http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
As October nears its end, most of us up here in the North know that means
we're probably only weeks away from fierce winds, bone-shilling cold, and
the first snowfall of the season. The good news is that it will soon be
sweater season, meaning that we can abandon that ridiculous South Beach diet
and now pork up nicely with layers of fat that should remain hidden until
sometime in April, except for that embarrassing week we have to spend in
West Palm Beach visiting grandma for the holidays. Anyway, we'd like to
suggest that in addition to that upcoming new diet of leftover Halloween
candy, Buffalo wings and Jethro Clampett-size bowls of macaroni and cheese,
you snack on a few nutritious CD releases from these great StarPolish
artists: Tara Charles Band, Fat City Express, Steve Lieberman, and Hazie
Maze.
CRITICS' CORNER: JEN PORTER, GRAZE, ANF LOUDON SWAIN
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Getting ready for Halloween this week, resident critic Gail Worley decided
to scare the bejeezus out of her neighbors by dying her trademark pink locks
Autumn Auburn, rendering her almost invisible. In between each step of the
procedure, she managed to review these emerging StarPolish member artists:
Jen Porter, graze, and Loudon Swain.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.rathergood.com/moon_song/
The moon has inspired so many great, romantic songs -- and frankly, this
isn't one of them. But, like Jessica Simpson, despite it being silly and
devoid of any real meaning, it's still fun to look at. So check out this
rather unusual duo for yet another example of what can be produced by
someone having a bit too much free time.
Thu 10/23/2003
--> StarPolish Interview:
Patrick Park
--> New Buzzing Artist: ing!
--> StarPolish Radio Hour: Become a DJ!
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> The StarPolish CD Store: Featured Artists -- ing, Gregory Douglass,
--> The Animators, and Ann Klein
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Lolett, MOTHERS FAVORITE CHILD, brando, and
--> Matthew
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.roadie.net
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: PATRICK PARK
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=629
Moving from underground hero to commercial success is no easy transition,
but up-and-coming singer-songwriter Patrick Park has the goods. Park
recently spoke to StarPolish editorial director Jim Willcox about running
his own label, his deal with Hollywood records, and his new album,
"Loneliness Knows My Name."
NEW BUZZING ARTIST: ING!
http://www.starpolish.com/features/buzz/
After winning numerous Bay Area reader awards, San Francisco-based rock-pop
act ing has followed up with a great new album – "Stagger and Belligerence"
– and a deal with indie label HeyDay Records. To find out more about the
band, click the link above, and make sure you visit the ing website ---
http://www.ingdom.com -- to see their great new video. Let's welcome ing as
the newest StarPolish Buzzing Artist!
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STARPOLISH RADIO HOUR: BE A GUEST DJ!
http://www.starpolish.com/radio/index.asp
OK, that trickle of member-produced StarPolish radio shows has dwindled to a
sad little drip. Maybe you think it's too complicated to put together your
own hour of programming -- but nothing could be further than the truth! Even
StarPolish interns -- who regularly burn tea water -- have been able to
successfully do it! All you need is a good ear, a radio-friendly voice, and
a microphone attached to your PC to do the voice-overs and lead-ins. So if
you'd like to get your foot in the door of radio DJ-ing, just send us an
email at DJ@starpolish.com and we'll send you the specifics. And to hear
StarPolish artists on Internet radio, just click the above link!
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=627
In his new "The Drama You've Been Craving" column, Michael Goldberg
discusses The Concretes, a Stockholm-based, new kind of 'girl group' rock
'n' roll collective whose eponymous release may well be one of the best
albums of the year.
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: ING, GREGORY DOUGLASS, THE ANIMATORS, AND
Ann Klein http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Our favorite time of year -- Halloween -- is fast approaching, giving us a
great excuse to gorge ourselves on candy, scare little kids, and dress up
like our favorite Backstreet Boy (and that's just the FEMALE StarPolish
staffers). As this holiday that celebrates all things macabre and spooky
approaches, do you know what's REALLY scary? The talent of the artists here
at StarPolish! That's why you should immediately get up the StarPolish CD
store and check out these great StarPolish member artists: ing, Gregory
Douglass, The Animators and Ann Klein. We guarantee chills aplenty!
CRITICS' CORNER: LOLETT, MOTHERS FAVORITE CHILD, BRANDO, AND MATTHEW http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Settled back in his apartment after a long weekend of pumpkin picking --
unfortunately, done in an aisle of a local Pathmark rather then in the
sylvan environs just outside Manhattan -- resident StarPolish critic Joe
McCombs stopped playing with his gourds long enough to review music from
these promising StarPolish member artists: Lolett, MOTHERS FAVORITE CHILD,
brando, and Matthew.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.roadie.net The truth is, not everyone has
the skill and talent to become a rock star. However, almost anyone can
become a roadie, which -- according to this roadie-centric website -- can be
a "generally thankless job with long hard hours of grueling physical work,
lightly mixed with some of the most rewarding moments a human being can ever
experience." Our guess is that those "rewarding moments" have more to do
with the rite of passage of fans, usually female, getting backstage access
than it does being close to the musical magic of the performers. Anyway,
before you gain an extra 200 pounds and let your beard grow, check out this
site to get the skinny on what being a roadie is all about. You can also see
cool photos of various things of roadie interest, such as the Christina
Aguilera/Justin Timberlake Truss Collapse (we didn't even know they had
hernias).
Tue 10/14/2003
--> On the Road: The Working Title
--> Ask the Artists: Billy Sheehan
--> On the Road: Gooding
--> StarPolish Radio Hour: Become a DJ!
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Featured in the StarPolish CD Store: The Clarks, Evil Jake, The
--> Tuesday Suits, and The Manatees
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Buzz Poets, Eileen Balzano, Melodic, Model
--> FM
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.rockontv.com/
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ON THE ROAD: THE WORKING TITLE!
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=619
Now around for a little over a year, The Working Title, a Charleston,
S.C.-based quartet made up of Joel Hamilton (lead singer), Adam Pavao
(guitar), Ross Taylor (drums) and Chris Ginn (bass), are developing a strong
local following. Set to release their new EP, "Everyone Here is Wrong," in
October, The Working Title has hit the road and bassist Ginn offers up a new
band's perspective on touring.
ASK THE ARTISTS: BILLY SHEEHAN
http://www.starpolish.com/news/interviews/ask.asp?id=622
>From a humble start in a Buffalo bar band through high-profile gigs with
David Lee Roth and Mr. Big, Billy Sheehan has emerged as one of the most
influential, highly regarded bassists of his generation. Sheehan recently
spoke with StarPolish's Jim Willcox about leaping to the big time, his
experience with big labels, and taking responsibility.
ON THE ROAD: GOODING
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=624
Comprised of band namesake Gooding (guitars and vocals), Billy Driver (bass),and
Jesse Reichenberger (drums), Gooding is a high-energy three-piece band
blending rock, world and electronic flavors into a highly original mélange.
Set to release an album entitled "Soldiermaking" in January, these road
warriors check in with us during their current U.S. tour and share stories
of fans, stolen guitars and good music.
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musicians. Specializing in print, broadcast and electronic media, Rainmaker
helps its client artists attract A&R attention, build their fan base, create
and define niche markets, and garner bookings in select venues. Via
previews, reviews and feature articles, special events, news items and other
strategic campaign tactics, Rainmaker works to ensure that its artists gain
maximum exposure as they propel their careers forward.
After all, it's not ALL about the music...
For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact us at
www.rainmakerpublicity.com or call our toll-free number: 1-888-965-5556
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STARPOLISH RADIO HOUR: BE A GUEST DJ!
http://www.starpolish.com/radio/index.asp
OK, that trickle of member-produced StarPolish radio shows has dwindled to a
sad little drip. Maybe you think it's too complicated to put together your
own hour of programming -- but nothing could be further than the truth! Even
StarPolish interns -- who regularly burn tea water -- have been able to
successfully do it! All you need is a good ear, a radio-friendly voice, and
a microphone attached to your PC to do the voice-overs and lead-ins. So if
you'd like to get your foot in the door of radio DJ-ing, just send us an
email at DJ@starpolish.com and we'll send you the specifics. And to hear
StarPolish artists on Internet radio, just click the above link!
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=621
In this week's "The Drama You've Been Craving" column, Michael Goldberg
discusses New Jersey quartet The Wrens, who are returning to the scene after
a seven-year hiatus -- and bringing with them what may well be the album of
the year.
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: THE CLARKS, EVIL JAKE, THE TUESDAY SUITS,
AND THE MANATEES http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
The poet Robert Frost famously wrote that "Nothing gold can stay," and
obviously he was talking about ephemeral things such as youth and life,
using the fall season as a metaphor. But some "gold" things -- like Pink
Floyd's Dark Side of Moon and a bunch of Beatles and Elvis albums -- seem to
go on forever. So that means that music, if not eternal, will at least last
a very, very long time. So while you contemplate your own mortality, go out
and buy CDs from these great StarPolish artists, knowing that long after
you've "shuffled off this mortal coil" -- yes, Shakespeare -- your CDs will
continue to provide years of enjoyment. And make sure you check out the
latest CDs from these StarPolish artists: The Clarks, Evil Jake, The Tuesday
Suits, and The Manatees. (And yes, this is the last time we're letting our
English-majoring intern write any of this newsletter).
CRITICS' CORNER: BUZZ POETS, EILEEN BALZANO, MELODIC, AND MODEL FM http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Thanks to a new gig at a VERY famous weekly New York-based publication,
resident StarPolish critic Joe McCombs now has several new, even more
colorful excuses for missing his review deadlines. Oddly, he didn't use one
of them and even turned his reviews in early, which makes us think we should
contact his new editors to let them know he's obviously considerably
underworked. In any event, this week the upwardly mobile Mr. McCombs turned
his attention to music from these StarPolish member artists: Buzz Poets,
Eileen Balzano, Melodic, and Model FM.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.rockontv.com/ Tired of the gang gathering
in the lunchroom everyday to discuss their favorite band's amazing
performance on Letterman, and all you can lamely contribute is how Dave's
hair is receding in a really odd fashion? Well, get on over to RockOnTV.com,
enter your favorite artist in the search box, and in an instant you'll get a
complete listing of all their upcoming television appearances. Why seethe in
envy when everybody else laughingly recalls how the band's guitarist made
weird sex faces during his guitar solo on Conan last night? Thanks to
RockOnTV.com, you, too, can join the laughter!
Wed 9/17/2003
"Here Comes the Fuzz," for Elektra. The StarPolish crew will be there, so
stop by and say hi!
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RAINMAKER PUBLICITY -- GIVE YOUR CAREER AN ADRENALIZED BOOST!
Rainmaker Publicity is the premier public relations firm for independent
musicians. Specializing in print, broadcast and electronic media, Rainmaker
helps its client artists attract A&R attention, build their fan base, create
and define niche markets, and garner bookings in select venues. Via
previews, reviews and feature articles, special events, news items and other
strategic campaign tactics, Rainmaker works to ensure that its artists gain
maximum exposure as they propel their careers forward.
After all, it's not ALL about the music...
For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact us at
www.rainmakerpublicity.com or call our toll-free number: 1-888-965-5556
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STARPOLISH RADIO HOUR
http://www.starpolish.com/radio/index.asp
Thanks to our last newsletter, the first member-produced StarPolish radio
shows are starting to trickle in. If you think you have what it takes to put
together your own hour of programming -- and you have a microphone attached
to your PC to do the voice-overs, lead-ins and such -- just send us an email
at DJ@starpolish.com and we'll send you the specifics. And to hear
StarPolish artists on Internet radio, just click the above link!
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=618
In this week's "The Drama You've Been Craving" column, Michael Goldberg
discusses Terence Blanchard, a veteran jazzman who helps keep the music
vital -- and who can withstand the inevitable comparison to Miles.
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: THE ANIMATORS, MONIQUE BERRY, HAZY MAZE,
AND AMBER TERRELL http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Labor Day has come and gone like last week's paycheck, but a good CD will
stay with you like a humongous student loan. So why don't you get up to the
StarPolish CD Store and get some stick-to-your-ribs nourishment from these
happening StarPolish member artists: The Animators, Monique Berry, Hazy
Maze, and Amber Terrell.
CRITICS' CORNER: MCASH (MY CAT'S A SUPER HERO), MARLY HORNIK, WONDERLIFE,
AND THE LONELY SAMOANS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Thankfully, resident StarPolish critic Joe McCombs has repaired his home
computer and put down his leaky pen, meaning that this week we're actually
able to read and accurately post his reviews of these promising StarPolish
member artists: McAsh (My Cat's A Super Hero), Marly Hornik, Wonderlife, and
The Lonely Samoans.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.capsteps.com/ Tired of turning on the TV
news at 11:00 and hearing the same tired faces reading off a Teleprompter
every night? What the news really needs is... a soundtrack! Even better,
wouldn't it be great if the news were done as a Broadway musical? That's
sort of what the people at The Capital Steps musical troupe have done in
their mission "to be even funnier than the Congress!" Just click the above
link, and in no time at all you'll hear a rollicking version of "Uday Qusay,"
a paean to bounty hunting sung to the Stones' tune, "Ruby Tuesday," or a
musical take on the California recall effort ("Super California Recall")
that sound a lot like the Mary Poppins favorite,
"supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."
8/27/2003
OK, let's try this a second time, as one weird and unexpected effect of our
inpenetrable new firewall was to turn yesterday's newlsetter into a "Can You
Read This?" contest (and all of us here applaud those of you who were
nonetheless able to decipher enough of yesterday's newsletter to write to us
about becoming a StarPolish Radio DJ.
So without further ado, here's our new readable StarPolish newsletter!
--> StarPolish Interview: Marc Broussard
--> Springsteen Charity Ticket Auction!
--> StarPolish Interview: Endo's Gil Bitton
--> New Rx Column: Can't Stop Drinking?
--> StarPolish Interview: Bleu
--> StarPolish Radio Hour - Become a DJ!
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: NanyaNa, Yaya Diallo, MAMA ZEUS, and
--> Mia Skye
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Adrianne, Aimee Pettersen, Anthemic Pop
--> Wonder, and Francis Jocky
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: MARC BROUSSARD
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=603
Taking his brand of “white soul” on the road, Marc Broussard’s outstanding
live performances are creating new fans every night. Recently, Broussard
spoke with StarPolish's Tracie Galinski about building a team to help guide
his career, constant touring, a growing fan base and taking things to the
next level.
SPRINGSTEEN CHARITY TICKET AUCTION!
http://www.starpolish.com/springsteentix/index.asp
Three of StarPolish's favorite charities, Musicians On Call (
http://www.musiciansoncall.org/),
The Kristen Ann Carr Fund (
http://www.sarcoma.com/), and the Michael Stabile Scholarship Fund are
auctioning two front row tickets and E Street Lounge Passes for selected
shows on Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's sold-out U.S. Summer
Tour! Funds raised from these auctions will directly support all three
charities. Follow the link to find out how you can participate:
http://www.starpolish.com/springsteentix/index.asp
STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: ENDO'S GIL BITTON
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=609
For their second major-label release, "Songs for the Restless," Endo traded
their nu-metal rap-rock for still-intense but emotionally deeper, more
melodic rock. Prior to heading out with Ozzfest, lead vocalist Gil Bitton
spoke to StarPolish's Jim Willcox about the new album, changing musically
and preparing for the blizzard of Ozz.
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NEW RX COLUMN: CAN'T STOP DRINKING?
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=607
In this month's Rx column, "Ask the Doc: Controlling Your Drinking, or I'm
Not Ready to Stop," Dr. John Hipple tackles the ever-present issue of
drinking and music, and offers some tips to determine whether you're in --
or have lost -- control.
STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: BLEU
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=604
Bleu made an unusual debut breaking into (and out of) the Boston music scene
with a 1999 independent holiday album comprised of original tunes, seasonal
favorites and many notable guests. With his new album, "Redhead" -- which
showcases his signature power-rock/pop tunes -- now in stores, Bleu recently
spoke with StarPolish's Tracie Galinski about his new album, creating a
unique experience through live performances, and achieving your goals.
STARPOLISH RADIO HOUR
http://www.starpolish.com/radio/index.asp
Once again, StarPolish is bringing the music to the people! Our staff has
put together an hour of some of the best music StarPolish artists have to
offer. Just click the link above and give it a listen. We'll also soon be
giving StarPolish members the chance to create their own hour of programming
(you'll need a microphone attached to your PC to do the intros and
voice-overs). If you're interested in acting as the DJ for an hour of
programming, just send us an email at DJ@starpolish.com and we'll send you
the specifics!
CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: NANYANA, YAYA DIALLO, MAMA ZEUS, AND MIA
SKYE
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Summer -- like youth -- is too quickly over, but music -- like taxes -- is
forever. So one great way to grab immortality is to get up to the StarPolish
CD Store and buy some music from these great featured StarPolish member
artists: NanyaNa, Yaya Diallo, MAMA ZEUS, and Mia Skye. So maybe you won't
live forever -- but at least you'll live happily while you're here, and make
a few StarPolish member artists happy along the way!
CRITICS' CORNER: ADRIANNE, AIMEE PETTERSEN, ANTHEMIC POP WONDER, AND FRANCIS
JOCKY
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Based on the handwritten letter we received this week containing his
reviews, resident StarPolish critic Joe McCombs either hasn't yet recovered
from the NYC blackout or he's once again going through a Sir Francis Drake
phase. In any event, whether it be quill or keyboard, Joe's always on top of
music by StarPolish artists -- so check in this week and see what Joe has to
say about these promising StarPolihs member artists: Adrianne, Aimee
Pettersen, Anthemic Pop Wonder, and Francis Jocky.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK:
http://www.zefrank.com/
An oldie, but a goodie... we felt it was time to re-visit this site. In need
of some dancing lessons or dating tips? Ever wonder what a giraffe sounds
like or what happens when office supplies attack? Curious about how to make
use of the CD-Rs your burner spits out? Perhaps you're just looking for a
good, old-fashioned game of memory. Ze Frank has all the answers -- and we
have all the fun!
8/26/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Marc Broussard --> Springsteen Charity Ticket
Auction! --> StarPolish Interview: Bleu --> New Rx Column: Can't Stop
Drinking? --> StarPolish Interview: Endo's Gil Bitton --> StarPolish Radio
Hour --> New in the StarPolish CD Store: NanyaNa, Yaya Diallo, MAMA ZEUS,
and Mia Skye --> Critic's Corner Reviews: Adrianne, Aimee Pettersen,
Anthemic Pop Wonder, and Francis Jocky --> Cool Link O' the Week:
==========================================================
STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: MARC BROUSSARD
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=603 Taking his brand
of "white soul" on the road, Marc Broussard's outstanding live performances
are creating new fans every night. Recently, Broussard spoke with
StarPolish's Tracie Galinski about building a team to help guide his career,
constant touring, a growing fan base and taking things to the next level.
SPRINGSTEEN CHARITY TICKET AUCTION!
http://www.starpolish.com/springsteentix/index.asp Three of StarPolish's
favorite charities, Musicians On Call (
http://www.musiciansoncall.org/),
The Kristen Ann Carr Fund (
http://www.sarcoma.com/), and the Michael Stabile Scholarship Fund are
auctioning two front row tickets and E Street Lounge Passes for selected
shows on Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's sold-out U.S. Summer
Tour! Funds raised from these auctions will directly support all three
charities. Follow the link to find out how you can participate:
http://www.starpolish.com/springsteentix/index.asp STARPOLISH INTERVIEW:
BLEU
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=604 Bleu made an
unusual debut breaking into (and out of) the Boston music scene with a 1999
independent holiday album comprised of original tunes, seasonal favorites
and many notable guests. With his new album, Redhead -- which showcases his
signature power-rock/pop tunes -- now in stores, Bleu recently spoke with
StarPolish's Tracie Galinski about his new album, creating a unique
experience through live performances, and achieving your goals.
========================ADVERTISEMENT================================
NASHVILLE NEW MUSIC CONFERENCE (2NMC) - SEPT. 10-14 Major Music Connections
or Your Money Back! Network with major label executives, publishing
companies, and 2500 other music business professionals. Ask around, we're
the best...and we guarantee it. The 2NMC is coming in two weeks... visit
http://www.2nmc.com/ for complete
details, and
http://www.2nmc.com/deadline/ to get your cheap pass.
===================================================================
NEW RX COLUMN: CAN'T STOP DRINKING?
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=607 In this
month's Rx column, "Ask the Doc: Controlling Your Drinking, or I'm Not Ready
to Stop," Dr. John Hipple tackles the ever-present issue of drinking and
music, and offers some tips to determine whether you're in -- or have lost
-- control. STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: ENDO'S GIL BITTON
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=609 For their second
major-label release, Songs for the Restless, Endo traded their nu-metal
rap-rock for still-intense but emotionally deeper, more melodic rock. Prior
to heading out with Ozzfest, lead vocalist Gil Bitton spoke to StarPolish's
Jim Willcox about the new album, changing musically and preparing for the
blizzard of Ozz. STARPOLISH RADIO HOUR
http://www.starpolish.com/radio/index.asp Once again, StarPolish is
bringing the music to the people! Our staff has put together an hour of some
of the best music StarPolish artists have to offer. Just click the link
above and give it a listen. We'll also soon be giving StarPolish members the
chance to put together their own hour of programming (you'll need a
microphone attached to your PC to do the intros and voice-overs). If you're
interested in acting as the DJ for an hour of programming, just send us and
email at DJ@starpolish.com and we'll
send you the specifics! CHECK OUT THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: NANYANA, YAYA
DIALLO, MAMA ZEUS, AND MIA SKYE
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/ Summer -- like youth -- is too
quickly over, but music -- like taxes -- is forever. So one great way to
grab immortality is to get up the StarPolish CD Store and buy some music
from these great featured StarPolish member artists: NanyaNa, Yaya Diallo,
MAMA ZEUS, and Mia Skye. So maybe you won't live forever -- but at least
you'll live happily while you're here, and make a few StarPolish member
artists happy along the way! CRITICS' CORNER: ADRIANNE, AIMEE PETTERSEN,
ANTHEMIC POP WONDER, AND FRANCIS JOCKY
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/ Based on the handwritten
letter we received this week containing his reviews, resident StarPolish
critic Joe McCombs either hasn't yet recovered from the NYC blackout or he's
once again going through a Sir Francis Drake phase. In any event, whether it
be quill or keyboard, Joe's always on top of music by StarPolish artists --
so check in this week and see what Joe has to say about Adrianne, Aimee
Pettersen, Anthemic Pop Wonder, and Francis Jocky. COOL LINK O' THE WEEK:
http://www.zefrank.com/ An oldie, but
a goodie... we felt it was time to re-visit this site. In need of some
dancing lessons or dating tips? Ever wonder what a giraffe sounds like or
what happens when office supplies attack? Curious about how to make use of
the CD-Rs your burner spits out? Perhaps you're just looking for a good,
old-fashioned game of memory. Ze Frank has all the answers -- and we have
all the fun!
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8/13/2003
This week's newsletter is dedicated to informing our community of the site's
recent technical problems that many of you experienced last week, and to
letting everyone in the NYC metropolitan area know about a great benefit
show at which three of our artists will be performing.
StarPolish Website Problems -- What's Going On
As many of you already know, last week the StarPolish website was
maliciously attacked and rendered inoperable for several days. Since then we
-- and our amazing developers, D2 Media -- have feverishly worked to restore
the site and all its functionality. That involved completely rebuilding the
server from scratch and transferring all the relevant data. Although the
StarPolish website has been successfully restored, we are still dealing with
a few issues that have arisen from having to adopt a more robust firewall to
protect us from future attacks. The primary remaining problem is that many
artists have not been able to use the StarPolish email tool to send outbound
communications to their fans (and StarPolish has not been able to send you
all an email to let you know what's going on!) The other unresolved issue
relates to our ability to make changes to our home page and refresh the
content in a typically timely fashion.
The good news is that we have created a temporary email fix, which means
that artists can now send out emails to their fans. However, the solution is
a temporary one, and to make it permanent will require us to lose this
functionality again for several days in the near future. So right now it's
operational, but we will need to take it down at some point soon to create a
long-term solution. If we shut down the email client, it will be obvious
when you try and send an email (i.e. a message will replace the link that
you would ordinarily click!) We are truly and deeply sorry for the
inconvenience this has caused, but we are doing everything in our power to
not only fix the current problems, but to prevent them from ever occurring
again in the future.
We'd also like to say that we are deeply grateful for the support and
understanding we've received from all of you during this trying period.
Because we, too, lost our ability to communicate on a mass level with all of
you, we've tried to answer every individual email we've received to explain
what's been going on. We hope that our response has been satisfactory, and
we appreciate how great you all have been during this process. You guys
rock!
StarPolish Artists Unite for a Cause on Aug. 14th
StarPolish artists Kenli Mattus, Mile 35, and Fat City Express will play a
benefit show -- Musicians On Call Rocks -- this Thursday (tomorrow, Aug.
14th) at NYC's newest venue, The Canal Room (formerly Shine, 285 West
Broadway between Canal Street and Lispenard Street). Tickets are $10 and
benefit Musicians on Call. Doors open at 7 pm. Special thanks to these
StarPolish artists, as well as organizers The Jesters Guild and Deneen
Johnson, for supporting StarPolish's favorite charity, Musicians on Call,
which brings live music to the bedsides of patients at numerous healthcare
facilities. There will also be raffle prizes including a DVD Player. For
more information, contact MOC at: www.musiciansoncall.org or (212)741-2709.
Thanks again for your continuing support!
6/17/2003
--> StarPolish Interview & CD Giveaway: The Jealous Sound!
--> New Advice Article: Analysis of a Recording Contract
--> Got It Going On? Then Become a StarPolish "Buzzing Artist!"
--> StarPolish Interview: 3 Doors Down!
--> Charity Auction for Bruce Springsteen Tickets!
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg!
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: Shoot the Driver, Steve Austin,
DISTILLED, and Tropical Flavor
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Alice Lee, Christina Bulatao, Code
--> Sunshine,
and Holiday the Adventure Pop Collective
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://www.illmitch.com/
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW AND CD GIVEAWAY: THE JEALOUS SOUND!
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=586
Now on top of the world with a new CD and a tour opening for the Foo
Fighters, The Jealous Sound hasn't always had it so easy. StarPolish
editorial director James K. Willcox recently spoke to bassist John McGinnis
about the new album, touring with the Foos and overcoming adversity. And as
part of a month-long celebration of the band's great new album, "Kill Them
With Kindness" and supporting tour, StarPolish and the band are teaming up
to give away signed CDs and posters -- just click the above link to get all
the details.
NEW STARPOLISH ADVICE ARTICLE: ANALYSIS OF A RECORDING CONTRACT! In perhaps
the longest, most comprehensive StarPolish advice article published to date,
attorney Andrea Goode Barber offers an in-depth analysis of a standard
recording contract, breaking down each clause and explaining what it really
means to you as an artist -- and what you and your attorney will likely want
see included or excluded.
GOT IT GOING ON? THEN BECOME A STARPOLISH "BUZZING ARTIST!"
http://www.starpolish.com/features/buzz/
Are you an artist that's gaining momentum? Or is your band really finally
starting to make things happen? If so, StarPolish wants you to let us know
and we'll consider you for our monthly "Buzzing Artist!" Not only do Buzzi
ng Artists get additional exposure within the StarPolish community, every
few months we send the StarPolish A&R Panel, Attorney Panel and Advisory
Boards, which are all looking for promising artists to sign and develop,
exclusive info about each of the Buzzing Artists. And since we only select
one per month, you'll belong to an exclusive community. If you'd like to be
considered, just update your StarPolish page with all your latest info and
send an email to us at at mybuzz@starpolish.com. If you're not already a
StarPolish member artist, just click this link --
http://www.starpolish.com/account/index.asp?step=-1-- to sign up. Good
Luck!
STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: 3 DOORS DOWN
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=588
How do you follow up a smash debut album that sells 6 million copies? If
you're 3 Doors Down, you release a sophomore effort that seems destined to
replicate the success of its predecessor. StarPolish's Chris Mugno talks to
guitarist Matt Roberts about the new album, touring and playing on an
aircraft carrier.
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STARPOLISH SUMMER SPECIAL -- HALF OFF BELOW-THE-FOLD BANNER ADS!
That's right -- to celebrate the true arrival of summer -- not that cheap
rainy approximation that's ruined every weekend since tax day -- StarPolish
has slashed prices on its banner ads. That means that for the month of June
you can get a below-the-fold banner ad at a rate of $1 per thousand
impressions!
If you'd like to take advantage pf this great offer -- or if you'd just like
to find out what the heck a below-the-fold banner ad IS and why you REALLY
NEED ONE -- contact either Gary (
Gary@starpolish.com ) or Jim (
Jim@starpolish.com) .
Next time we're hanging out below the fold on our website, we want to see
your banner ad there!
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CHARITY AUCTION FOR BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TICKETS!
http://www.starpolish.com/springsteentix/index.asp
Tickets to this great show are selling out fast, but here's a chance to win
a great pair of tickets, E Street Lounge tickets and support great charities
all at the same time! Three of StarPolish's favorite charities -- Musicians
On Call (MOC), The Kristen Ann Carr Fund (KACF), and the Michael Stabile
Scholarship Fund (MSSF) -- have secured 2 front-row tickets and E Street
Lounge Passes for selected shows on the Bruce Springsteen and The E Street
Band's U.S. Summer Tour. Funds raised from these auctions will directly
support all three charities. All winning bids will be tax deductible above
the face value of the tickets. In order to bid on these tickets, please send
your bid to:
bruce.bids@musiciansoncall.org.
Please submit separate email bids for each auction. Musicians On Call will
update its homepage throughout the day with the current bids, so please
visit
http://www.musiciansoncall.org prior to bidding. When bidding, please be
sure to send: · Your full name · Your daytime phone number · Your bid amount
· Which concert (Date and City)
For complete details of the auction, visit
http://www.starpolish.com/springsteentix/index.as. Good Luck!
NEW COLUMN FROM MICHAEL GOLDBERG
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=587
In this week's "The Drama You've Been Craving," Michael Goldberg delves into
the second edition of "Spiels of a Minuteman," the book by Mike Watt,
bassist of the Minutemen and a StarPolish Advisory Board member. See why
Goldberg calls the book "a beautiful document of an important band," and why
you should dig out your old Minutemen albums -- or head out and buy some if
you're not familiar with the hugely influential band.
CHECK THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: SHOOT THE DRIVER, STEVE AUSTIN, DISTILLED,
AND TROPICAL FLAVOR
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
For those of you in the know, the Summer Solstice will quickly be upon us,
meaning that it's not only the official start of Summer, but the longest day
of the year (yes, we know that the day your Auntie Maude came and visited
and talked about her bunion problems for six hours SEEMED like the longest
day, but trust us on this one). Anyway, that calls for a celebration, and
since some of us misbehaved over Memorial Day and are on now on probation,
all we can imbibe is great music. Fortunately, there's an embarrassment of
aural riches available in the StarPolish CD stores, so get thee hither,
click the above link and check out music from these great StarPolish member
artists: Shoot the Driver, Steve Austin, Distilled, and Tropical Flavor.
CRITICS'CORNER: ALICE LEE, CHRISTINA BULATAO, CODE SUNSHINE, AND HOLIDAY THE
ADVENTURE Pop COLLECTIVE
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Now that Joe McCombs has been warned by the City of New York that his
constant Super-Soaker water gun fights are putting Gotham perilously close
to another drought condition -- despite the fact that it, like, rains here
every day -- he's put down his weapons and picked up his headphones to
review music by these up-and-coming StarPolish artists: Alice Lee, Christina
Bulatao, Code Sunshine, and Holiday the Adventure Pop Collective.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK:
http://www.illmitch.com/
If you thought Vanilla Ice was the whitest rapper ever, get ready for ILL
Mitch. He's so white he's, well, Russian. But don't worry, with sentences
like, "This board is danger..." you just know ILL Mitch will serve up a
verbal beatdown every time he raps. And in the slim chance you get tired of
songs like "Hey Ladies Fans," you can browse his website to check out his
many hip-hop-certified poses. And if no one's "pressing you up" for cash,
you can "drop a dime" on the cool ILL Mitch CD. Word!
5/27/2003
--> Junior Rocks World Cafe on May 28th!
--> StarPolish Interview: Steel Guitar Wiz Robert Randolph
--> Sell Your CDs at StarPolish & CD Baby -- Set-Up Fee Waived Until
--> 5/31!
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg!
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: Marly Hornik, 1 Plus 1, Smooth
Approach, and Walker and the Brotherhood of the Grape
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Slim, Aida Zilelian, Su8ck, and Dave's Gone
Mad
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://www.muffinfilms.com/
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JUNIOR ROCKS WORLD CAFE ON MAY 28TH!
http://www.worldcafe.org/julia/story_details.php?story_id=2
During Junior's recent tour of the U.S., they recorded a performance and
interview with WXPN's David Dye, host of World Cafe, which is syndicated to
hundreds of radio stations worldwide. Junior's performance will air on Wed.,
May 28th. For a listing of stations that will be carrying the show -- and
the times that it will be broadcast locally -- visit the World Cafe website
at
http://www.worldcafe.org/julia/story_details.php?story_id=2. If you'd
like to catch the show's webcast, you can tune into to the stream on WXPN at
http://xpn.org/xpnv7/index.php?parent_id=122&end_node=. The WXPN radio
show and webcast begins at 2 p.m. E.S.T.
STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: STEEL GUITAR WIZ ROBERT RANDOLPH
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=582
Steel guitar wiz Robert Randolph is exposing legions of fans not only to the
pedal steel guitar, but to the Sacred Steel guitar tradition that comes out
of the church. Check out this recent interview with Robert -- and click the
link on the home page for a chance to win a Harmos steel guitar!
SELL YOUR CDS AT STARPOLISH AND CD BABY -- $35 SET-UP FEE WAIVED THROUGH
5/31!
http://cdbaby.net/submit.htm/from/starpolish
Now you can sell your CDs at CD Baby and StarPolish with a single sign-up,
and if you act now (and we mean that), CD Baby will waive their $35 set-up
fee. YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS
OFFER, AND YOUR PACKAGE NEEDS TO BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 31ST!.
Here's how you will get your sign-up fee waived:
* If you're not already a member, go to
http://cdbaby.net/submit.htm/from/starpolish - and sign up.
* For every CD you want them to sell, click "ADD NEW ALBUM" inside your
members login area, and give CD Baby ALL of the information about it.
* Mail them 5 copies of each title before May 31, with a big picture of a
smiley-face instead of a $35 check. Yes, you actually have to draw a big
smiley face on a piece of paper or they won't waive your $35 fee. It is
crucial that your package containing the CDs and smiley face is postmarked
NO LATER THAN MAY 31.
* After you see your CDs up for sale at CD Baby, shoot an email over to
support@starpolish.com and we'll
include your albums in the StarPolish Store, which is powered by CD Baby.
For more information about this promotion, please visit
http://www.cdbaby.org/mayspecial.
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STARPOLISH SUMMER SPECIAL -- HALF OFF BELOW-THE-FOLD BANNER ADS!
That's right -- to celebrate the true arrival of summer -- not that cheap
rainy approximation that's ruined every weekend since tax day -- StarPolish
has slashed prices on its banner ads. That means that for the month of June
you can get a below-the-fold banner ad at a rate of $1 per thousand
impressions!
If you'd like to take advantage of this great offer -- or if you'd just like
to find out what the heck a below-the-fold banner ad IS and why you REALLY
NEED ONE -- contact either Gary (
Gary@starpolish.com ) or Jim (
Jim@starpolish.com ).
Next time we're hanging out below the fold on our website, we want to see
your banner ad there!
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NEW COLUMN FROM MICHAEL GOLDBERG
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=583
In this week's "The Drama You've Been Craving," Michael Goldberg reviews
Jeff Tamarkin's in-depth biography of the Jefferson Airplane, "Got a
Revolution! The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane," slated to debut
next month. In addition, Goldberg offers up his opinion of a recent live
show by bluesman John Hammond, and two new albums: Singapore Sling, "The
Curse of Singapore Sling," and "It'll Come to You... The Songs of John
Hiatt."
CHECK THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: MARLY HORNIK, 1 PLUS 1, SMOOTH APPROACH, AND
WALKER AND THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE GRAPE
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Now that the Memorial Day weekend has passed and the prospect of having to
wait more than a month for the next legitimate holiday is staring at you
like a disapproving school librarian, we'd like to remind you that
discovering great new music can be just LIKE a holiday (but one without a
drunken, overfed Uncle Ernie passing out in a snoring heap on the couch in
front of your new girlfriend/boyfriend). So why wait until July when you can
embark on a refreshing vacation right now by checking out music from these
great StarPolish member artists: Marly Hornick, 1 Plus 1, Smooth Approach,
and Walker and the Brotherhood of the Grape.
CRITICS'CORNER: SLIM, AIDA ZILELIAN, SU8CK, AND DAVE'S GONE MAD
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
In her typically iconoclastic fashion -- for example, she bypassed both "The
Matrix: Reloaded" and "X2: X-Men United" in favor of seeing a matinee
showing of "Daddy Day Care" -- StarPolish reviewer and nightlife diva Gail
Worley skipped through tired major-label releases to uncover homegrown gems
from these StarPolish member artists: Slim, Aida Zilelian, Su8ck, and Dave's
Gone Mad.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK:
http://www.muffinfilms.com/
Maybe you think of muffins as a somewhat humdrum if delectable breakfast
treat. Or maybe you don't even think of muffins at all (or maybe you think
about muffins QUITE A LOT but won't publicly admit to it). Well, one quick
visit to this original, quirky website will have you thinking of muffins in
an entirely new light -- as high-wattage movie stars in feature films all
their own!
5/13/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Depswa's Jeremy Penick
--> Coming Soon: New StarPolish Advice Article: "Analysis of a Recording
Contract"
--> New Buzzing Artist: The Stretchmarxxx
--> StarPolish Interview: MC Paul Barman
--> First Scene Film & Music Expo - May 21st in NYC
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: sciflyer, David Wilner, Nathan Cade,
and Ed Harrington
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: REFLECTOR, Scott Landers, Paul Turvey, and
Courage Band
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://www.thecia.net/users/stewarte/realhussein.swf
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: DEPSWA'S JEREMY PENICK
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=572
Now on tour with Mudvayne, Depswa is winning over new fans with every
high-voltage show they give. Recently, StarPolish staffer Chris Mugno spoke
to lead singer Jeremy Penick about touring, the band's evolution, and its
upcoming debut album for Geffen Records.
COMING SOON: NEW STARPOLISH ADVICE LIBRARY ARTICLE: "ANALYSIS OF A RECORD
CONTRACT"
http://www.starpolish.com/advice/ In what promises to be the longest,
most comprehensive StarPolish advice article to date, attorney Andrea Goode
Barber offers an in-depth analysis of a standard recording contract,
breaking down each clause and explaining what it really means -- and what
you and your attorney will likely want see included or excluded.
NEW BUZZING ARTIST: STRETCHMARXXX
http://www.starpolish.com/features/buzz/
Take Camilla Medulla Oblongata and Venus A.M. Gold Starr -- two of Kansas
City's sweethearts of down-n-dirty, raunchy, trash-punk-rock-n-roll -- and
pair them up with the slightly less sexily named but still dangerous duo
Brian Sutton and Brian Nail, musicians extraordinaire, and the result is
Kansas City's homegrown punk band, The Stretchmarxxx - the latest StarPolish
"Buzzing" Artist!
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: MC BARMAN
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=578
Although his press often makes him out to be a clown, crossover hip-hop
artist MC Paul Barman is, in fact, an accomplished, Brown-educated artist
and writer. StarPolish staffer Alee Hoffman recently spoke to Barman about
getting started, working with Prince Paul, and balancing the serious with
the silly.
FIRST SCENE FILM & MUSIC EXPO IN NYC ON MAY 21ST
http://www.nycastings.com/firstscene.htm
The First Scene Film & Music Expo, sponsored in part by StarPolish, is a
premier monthly platform for emerging filmmakers and other artists to debut
their projects while giving influential members of the New York film/Arts
community a first look at exceptional new work. In addition, musicians and
songwriters will have a chance to learn more about how to get their music
into films, as First Scene is also a networking/showcase venue for
Film/Video Makers, Music Artists, Writers, Producers, and Fashion & Media
movers and shakers. The inaugural First Scene Film & Music Expo, produced by
Aaron Seals of NY Casting.com and The Global Entertainment & Media Summit's
Steve Zuckerman, is being held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21st, at
Pressure (110 University Place, between 12th and 13th Streets), the
fifth-floor club above the Bowlmor Lanes. Admission is $8 before 10 p.m.,
and $10 thereafter. Artists wishing to submit music for consideration in
movies or at showcases are invited to bring CDs -- and there are no entry or
submission fees of any kind. For more information, call 201 288-5201.
CHECK THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: SCIFLYER, DAVID WILNER, NATHAN CADE AND ED
HARRINGTON OK, you forgot Mother's Day last weekend and now mom's on the
warpath, threatening to make you move your framed collection of discarded
Yngwie Malmsteen guitar picks out of the rec room. Nothing soothes the
savage beast like music -- and the StarPolish CD store -- and your salvation
-- is just a few mouse clicks away. Check out the CDs from these Featured CD
Store artists: sciflyer, David Wilner, Nathan Cade and Ed Harrington.
CRITICS'CORNER: REFLECTOR, SCOTT LANDERS, COURAGE BAND, AND PAUL TURVEY
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Fresh from an all-night listening party in which each participant had to
dress like their favorite Osborne, StarPolish critic Joe McCombs downed a
few mocha javas and listened to songs from these StarPolish member
artists: Reflector, Scott Landers, Courage Band, and Paul Turvey -- and find
out which band's review contains the word "appalling."
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK:
http://www.thecia.net/users/stewarte/realhussein.swf
It was only a matter of time before SOMEONE figured out the link between
hip-hop and Saddam (and no, it's not that they both rule).
4/17/2003
All of us here at StarPolish wish our friend Amy Ray from the
Indigo Girls a Happy Birthday!
--> StarPolish Interview: Digable Planets' Ladybug Mecca
--> StarPolish Sponsors Fighting Gravity Show in NYC on April 18th
--> New StarPolish Advice Piece: Analysis of an Internal Band Contract
--> StarPolish Sponsors 4/24, 4/29 NYC Shows by The Gift!
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: The Gift (Portugal), Goodbye Girl
Friday, OHO, and dAZE alONE.
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Gregory Paul, 6 PM Groove, Anya Singelton,
and Gypsy Sullivan
--> Artist's ToolKit: Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts!
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.airsicknessbags.com/
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: DIGABLE PLANETS' LADYBUG MECCA
http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=570
As part of Digable Planets, Ladybug Mecca had a taste of fame and the upper
regions of the charts. Now, 10 years later, she has a new album slated for
release this fall. StarPolish contributor Joe McCombs recently spoke to
Ladybug about her absence, dealing with a label that folded, and her new
album.
NEW STARPOLISH ADVICE LIBRARY ARTICLE: "ANALYSIS OF AN INTERNAL BAND
CONTRACT" http://www.starpolish.com/advice/ Once you've formed a band, it is
highly recommended that all the band members get together and create an
Internal Group Contract, which will early on establish each member's rights
to everything from income to the band name. In this Advice Library article
by attorney Wallace Collins, you'll find out why it's important to create
the document early in the band's career, the fundamental issues it should
address, and how to deal with the possibility of one or more members of the
band departing. To help illustrate what an interband agreement should look
like, Collins provides a sample contract for you to peruse.
STARPOLISH SPONSORS FIGHTING GRAVITY SHOW AT NYC'S
LION'S DEN ON APRIL 18TH http://www.starpolish.com/fighting gravity For
those of you located in and about the NYC metro area, Fighting Gravity
brings its energetic, well-honed, ska-influenced brand of rock 'n' roll to
New York City's Lion's Den (214 Sullivan Street, between Bleecker and W.3rd
St.) this Friday, April 18th -- and StarPolish is sponsoring the show. If
you're already a fan, you'll know not to miss this show (Fighting Gravity
takes the stage at 11:30 p.m.). If you've never seen this road-ready band
(250-plus shows a year), you're in for a treat. For ticket info, call the
club at 212 477-2782.
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STARPOLISH SPONSORS 4/24, 4/29 NYC SHOWS BY THE GIFT
http://www.starpolish.com/thegift(portugal)
http://www.thegift.pt
Already superstars in their native Portugal, The Gift's unique,
genre-defying electronic pop is now captivating fans around the world, which
has helped to propel its debut release, "Vinyl" to platinum status in
Europe. Now, with a new album under its belt - the gold-selling "Film" - the
group is headed to New York City for a series of New York-area shows and
label showcases before heading to LA -- and StarPolish is proud to be
sponsoring two of their New York shows! So come out and catch the band at
their 9:00 p.m. Knitting Factory show on April 24th, or at their 7:30 show
at the Mercury Lounge on April 29th. Before heading to LA for their May 6th
showcase at Spaceland, The Gift will be playing several other shows in the
NY/NJ area and Philadelphia, so check out the complete tour schedule at
either http://www.thegift.pt, or at http://www.tangerayproductions.com/gift/index.html.
And to find out more about the band and its exciting, eclectic music, check
out the StarPolish interview by clicking this link: http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?ID=488.
And if you like the band, visit the StarPolish CD Store, where you can buy
their albums!
NEW IN THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: THE GIFT (PORTUGAL), GOODBYE GIRL FRIDAY,
OHO, AND DAZE ALONE http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Before scooting off to a sybaritic week of Spring Break craziness, Nikki sat
down and picked some of her favorite artists to be featured in the
StarPolish CD store (we insisted, since last year she returned tanned,
pierced and almost useless for nearly two full weeks). So check out Nikki's
picks for this week: The Gift (Portugal), Goodbye Girl Friday, OHO, and dAZE
alONE.
CRITICS' CORNER: GREGORY PAUL, 6 PM GROOVE, ANYA SINGLETON, GYPSY SULLIVAN
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Once again it's Joe McCombs' turn to snap on his unusual headphones --
actually, two small Paradigm Atom speakers and a pillow tied together with
rope -- and check out tunes from these promising StarPolish artists: Gregory
Paul, 6 PM Groove, Anya Singelton, and Gypsy Sullivan. Check out Joe's
reviews -- and see who gets taken to task for spelling and grammar mistakes
on their StarPolish site!
ARTIST'S TOOLKIT: VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/toolkit/
Sure, there are some nasty lawyers that chase ambulances, or who defend
corporate criminals that have stolen people's 401k retirement plans and then
buy big houses in Florida where real estate can't be seized. But there are
also some wonderful, giving lawyers who do great, selfless things -- like
helping emerging artists deal with the complex legal issues that regularly
confront them. The VLA -- Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts -- is comprised of
those kind of lawyers (the good ones!), who provide free legal services
(legal representation for Art-Related Issues), mediation services,
educational programs and publications, and advocacy to the arts community in
several major metro areas within the US. To find out more about the VLA, or
to locate a representative in your area, just click this
link: http://arts.endow.gov/artforms/Manage/VLA2.html
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.airsicknessbags.com/
Proving that one person's barf bag is another's collectible art, this
website serves as a virtual museum of, well, puke bags. Air sickness, car
sickness, sea sickness, movie sickess -- all these and more are represented
in full glorious color. You'll be thrilled to learn that pilots call air
sickness bags "Happy Sacks" (a perfect final resting place for those hideous
airline "Happy Meals," if you ask us), and that the 1972 Republican
convention had their own puke bag. Check out the Odd/Special area, where you
can find not only an anti-smoking ralph-sack made out of an empty Marlboro
pack (Barfboro), but the highly collectible Boot Factor Five bag -- an
accessory that came with a book about beer-drinking games. That bag comes
emblazoned with five toilet seats and the warning: "The Surgeon General has
determined that the volume of this bag may may not be adequate for a major
game of Boot-A-Bout."
4/8/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls!
--> Indigo Girls/Junior Mountain Stage Performance Airs Starting April
11th!
--> StarPolish Sponsors Fighting Gravity Show in NYC on April 18th
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: White Knuckle Trip, Perfect Gnats,
Regenerated Headpiece, and John Martin.
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Lithium, Heaven, Evil Jake, and Nadine
Goellner
--> Artist's ToolKit: Great Deals for Musicians!
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.acidtrip.com/
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: AMY RAY http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=565
As both one-half of the Indigo Girls and as a solo artist, Amy Ray has
stayed true to her musical vision while carving a two-decade-long career in
the music business. She also launched her own record label, Daemon Records,
to help artists not being served by the major labels. Ray recently spoke to
StarPolish CEO Vivek J. Tiwary about a variety of topics, including her
label, her career, the importance of touring, and the issues related to
performing as a gay or bisexual artist.
INDIGO GIRLS/JUNIOR MOUNTAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE AIRS STARTING APRIL 11TH!
Speaking of the Indigo Girls, StarPolish Management's Junior recently opened
up for the girls during their Mountain Stage performance. The Indigo Girls
even invited Junior to sing harmony with them during an encore of a Bob
Dylan song! And you can hear the show yourself starting THIS FRIDAY, April
11th, when Mountain Stage begins airing the show on hundreds of radio
stations and websites across the U.S. and in 50 foreign countries. While
most stations will air the show this Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April
13, check the Mountain Stage website at http://www.mountainstage.org/msstations2.htm
for exact dates, times, and stations near you. The show also features great
opening performances from Richard Julian, Lucy Kaplansky and The Kennedys,
so check it out!
We'd also like to give props to our friends at WXPN, who continue to be
Junior's biggest supporters on U.S. radio. XPN will be streaming the Indigo
Girls/Junior show THIS SATURDAY APRIL 12 at 6:00pm E.S.T. at http://xpn.org/stream.shtml.
XPN is still playing Junior's "Into the Blue," so we're asking all Junior
fans to continue calling or emailing them to request the song. You can reach
WXPN's request line 24/7 via phone at 215.573.WXPN (9976), or online at
xpnair@pobox.upenn.edu And if you haven't heard Junior yet, check out some
free music at www.starpolish.com/junior.
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Top L.A.-based producer/mixer Ronan Chris Murphy (www.VenetoWest.com) is now
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STARPOLISH SPONSORS FIGHTING GRAVITY SHOW AT NYC'S LION'S DEN ON APRIL 18TH
http://www.starpolish.com/fighting gravity For those of you located in and
about the NYC metro area, Fighting Gravity brings its energetic, well-honed,
ska-influenced brand of rock 'n' roll to New York City's Lion's Den (214
Sullivan Street, between Bleecker and W.3rd St.) this Friday, April 18th --
and StarPolish is sponsoring the show. If you're already a fan, you'll know
not to miss this show (Fighting Gravity takes the stage at 11:30 p.m.). If
you've never seen this road-ready band (250-plus shows a year), you're in
for a treat. For ticket info, call the club at 212 477-2782.
NEW IN THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: WHITE KNUCKLE TRIP, PERFECT GNATS,
REGENERATED HEADPIECE, AND JOHN MARTIN http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Nikki, happy to once again don her showy snow attire (including an
outrageous pair of fuzzy boots) thanks to the unexpected April snow storm,
decided to reflect the unpredictable weather by offering up an eclectic
range of music in the StarPolish CD store this week. So check out CDs from
these StarPolish artists: White Knuckle Trip, Perfect Gnats, Regenerated
Headpiece, and John Martin.
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=567
In a time of war, music can serve several purposes, something Michael
Goldberg discusses in this week's "The Drama You've Been Craving." For
Goldberg, some songs have offered a respite from the emotional stress and
uncertainty of the last few weeks.
CRITICS' CORNER: LITHIUM, HEAVEN, EVIL JAKE, AND NADINE GOELLNER http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Joltin' Joe McCombs has stopped dating starlets, leaving him plenty of time
to review music from these promising StarPolish member artists: Lithium,
Heaven, Evil Jake, and Nadine Goellner.
ARTIST'S TOOLKIT: GREAT DEALS FOR ARTISTS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/toolkit/
We've sent our representatives to the far regions of the globe -- well, at
least as far as Portland, OR -- to get great deals on products and services
for artists. Just click the above link and let your fingers -- or toes, if
you're really flexible -- do the walking through these great offers!
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.acidtrip.com/
Despite the name, at first perusal we thought this was a nice horticultural
website, with a cool Germanic-sounding techno soundtrack (so THAT'S where
Faldo's gone!) and some trippy visual images. Imagine our SURPRISE when one
of our sleepy-eyed interns took one look at the "flowers" and commented,
"Cool, dude -- this bud's for you!" and walked away snickering. What do you
think he meant?
3/27/2003
--> 2003 SXSW Music Conference Review: A Musician’s Perspective
--> From the Trenches: Making the Band -- Great Hour of Noon
--> Moses Avalon's Confessions Of A Record Producer Workshop III Is
--> Here!
--> Join BMI at the First Annual Kaua'i Music Festival!
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: Redi Brown, The Island Boys T-Rez
--> and
Ra Cleazy, Wise Channels Production, and Davyne
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: First Name Basis, Nadine Goellner, and
Capitol Air
--> Artist's ToolKit: Great Deals for Musicians!
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.starspangledicecream.com/
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2003 SXSW MUSIC CONFERENCE REVIEW: A MUSICIAN'S PERSPECTIVE http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?ID=563
To get a musician's perspective on SXSW, StarPolish sent Steve Brown, lead
singer for the Philadelphia-based band The Rigbees, out to cover the show.
In this report, he explains why the Austin-based event has emerged as the
music industry's key event -- and how to make the most of it.
FROM THE TRENCHES: MAKING THE BAND -- GREAT HOUR OF NOON http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=561
In this series of articles, StarPolish contributor Jamie Abzug chronicles
Great Hour of Noon, a group of friends that have decided to tempt fate to
start a band. Almost immediately, they must confront one of the toughest
situations -- the possible departure of a key member.
MOSES AVALON'S CONFESSIONS OF A RECORD PRODUCER WORKSHOP III: APRIL 12TH &
13TH! http://www.mosesavalon.com/seminar_confess.htm
Attention musicians, managers, producers, songwriters and lawyers: The
industry has undergone more changes in 2002 than in the past decade -- do
you know what you need to know to survive? According to top music industry
consultant and artist's rights advocate Moses Avalon, probably not. In this
intense two-day workshop, you'll you'll learn how major labels REALLY
operate, how copyrights work in practice (not theory), how much artists
REALLY make, and how to avoid getting your material ripped off. Avalon will
also tackle other topics, such as how to understand what a recording
contract REALLY says, the latest record company accounting scams, when a
publishing deal is worth it, and how to get out of bad deals. The workshop,
which will be held Sat. and Sun. April 12th and 13th at the Musicians
Institute in Los Angeles, is limited to just 100 attendees -- so register
now! To register, find out if you qualify for a scholarship or to get more
info about the Confessions Workshop 3 itinerary, just click this
link: http://www.mosesavalon.com/seminar_confess.htm. And tell Moses
StarPolish sent you!
JOIN BMI AT THE FIRST ANNUAL KAUA'I MUISC FESTIVAL!
Aloha, songwriters! Tired of writing songs in that dark, cramped basement
you call an apartment? A change of venue -- say, Hawaii! -- can be
spiritually and creatively uplifting. As you may know, BMI is sponsoring the
first annual Kaua'i Music Festival, which will take place in Hawaii on June
1-4, 2003. This festival provides aspiring songwriters an opportunity to
learn and improve their craft under the tutelage of some of the best
songwriters in the world. The multi-faceted event features seminar-style
instruction for small groups of songwriters in a variety of settings on the
island of Kaua`i that promotes the creative spirit. In addition to the
seminar-style instruction, the Festival will feature lectures and panel
discussions by America's top music publishers, music attorneys, producers,
and other music professionals. Although the total cost isn't cheap --
approximately $1,500 -- it does seem more affordable when you consider the
amount includes hotel/airfare/meals/workshops, etc. and it may well prove to
be an invaluable experience that radically alters your approach to -- and
success in -- the business (and it may even be tax deductible!). The
Festival is open to ALL artists, regardless of their affiliation (BMI,
ASCAP, SESAC), although BMI members get a special $50-off discount. If you
think this opportunity might be for you, contact our great friend great
Brooke Primont -- who is responsible for so many of the BMI songwriter
showcases for indie artists! -- directly at bprimont@bmi.com and get more
info.
NEW IN THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: REDI BROWN, THE ISLAND BOYS T-REZ AND RA
CLEAZY, WISE CHANNELS PRODUCTIONS, AND DAVYNE http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
Perhaps because he spent most of the day listening to Eminem -- stuck in a
chair but his head bobbin' like a hungry chicken -- the staffer who rotates
the CD stores serves up a rap attack with music from these artists featured
in the StarPolish CD store: Redi Brown, The Island Boys T-Rez and Ra Cleazy,
Wise Channels Productions, and Davyne.
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THE RATES OF SPRING -- Special Deal on StarPolish Banner Ads!
Let Stravinsky sue us (The Rites of Spring, get it?) -- now that we've been
freed from winter's icy grip (except for those of you in Denver) we've got a
touch of spring fever! And to celebrate, we're having a special half-off
sale on banner advertisements. Do you want to see your cool logo pop up next
time you visit StarPolish, enticing customers to visit your company and
spend ridiculous amounts of money? Just drop Gary a line -- gary@starpolish.com
-- and tell him you want the StarPolish Spring Fever Half-Off Banner
special.
For those of you in Denver, proof of three consecutive days free of snow is
required to participate.
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CRITICS'CORNER: FIRST NAME BASIS, NADINE GOELLNER, AND CAPITOL AIR http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Fresh from a special appearance on "Rock Critic Girls Gone Wild," StarPolish
critic Alee Hoffman pulls down the shades and gets intimate with recordings
from these promising StarPolish member artists: Name Basis, Nadine Goellner
and Capitol Air.
ARTIST'S TOOLKIT: GREAT DEALS FOR ARTISTS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/toolkit/
We've sent our representatives to the far regions of the globe -- well, at
least as far as Portland, OR -- to get great deals on products and services
for artists. Just click the above link and let your fingers -- or toes, if
you're really flexible -- do the walking through these great offers!
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.starspangledicecream.com/
Like other worthy causes, such as finding a cure for cancer and the
elimination of third-world debt, the need for great premium ice cream not
affiliated with left-wing owners (yes, you Ben & Jerry) has attracted some
of the great minds of the century. Unfortunately, they were busy, so other
people came up with Star Spangled Ice Cream-- as far as we know, the only
place you can get flavors like "Iraqi" Road and "I Hate French" Vanilla.
Reportedly, 10% of the profits go to charities that support members of the
U.S. Armed Forces
3/24/2003
StarPolish Management wants to thank everyone who came out to support our
Australian-based artist Junior during their first U.S. tour. It was great
meeting so many StarPolish members on the road, and the tour was a
tremendous success on all fronts! Junior made countless new fans and sold
out or packed venues everywhere-- from NYC's Irving Plaza and Philly's The
Point, to D.C.'s 9:30 Club and The Viper Room in L.A.; Junior generated an
undeniable buzz in industry circles, and went home to Australia having made
good money!
Junior are now holed up in a secure, undisclosed location (hint: a shack in
Australia), where they're working on new tunes for an EP to be released in
the U.S. in the next few months. In the meanwhile, here's how you can catch
Junior now-- on the radio, in stores, and on labels:
ON THE RADIO
Junior's Mountain Stage performance opening for new friends The Indigo Girls
will air on hundreds of radio stations across the U.S. and in 50 foreign
countries after April 11th. To find the radio station nearest you (and the
exact day/time after April 11) visit:
<http://www.mountainstage.org/msstations2.htm>
Junior's single "Into The Blue" has been in regular rotation on WXPN
(Philadelphia area) since January. Junior's performance on XPN's legendary
World Cafe show, syndicated on hundreds of stations all over the U.S., will
also be airing soon-- we'll get exact details shortly. XPN were the first
Junior champions in the U.S. and we can't thank them enough. Other friends
include WDST Woodstock and WRNR Annapolis/Baltimore. Junior performed live
on WDST's Sessions show and was interviewed and performed live on WRNR.
We're hoping for a re-broadcast of these shows, and we'll keep you posted.
IN STORES
Junior's friends at retail also deserve a big Aussie cheer-- especially
Tower Records, Plan 9, and Pittsburgh CD + Games. These fine chains hosted
Junior instore performances at several of their locations across the
country. Tower Records went so far as to sponsor the East Coast leg of
Junior's tour, and Junior's song "Room For Improvement" is on a Tower
Records compilation CD that's in Tower stores now. Please support these
stores! Junior's album Restless is available at many of them, or online at <http://www.starpolish.com/junior>
ON LABELS + AGENTS: "COME IN HERE, DEAR BOY, HAVE A CIGAR..."
Interest in Junior from record labels and booking agents increased
dramatically during and after their successful trip to the states. But since
Junior are now enjoying independent financial success even internationally,
we're going to focus on releasing Junior's EP independently within the next
couple of months, before rushing into signing any deals. We'll keep you
posted of course.
We couldn't have done this without your support, so THANKS AGAIN and stay
tuned. We'll be sharing more big news from StarPolish Management shortly!
Nikki
3/18/2003
-> StarPolish Interview: Sahara Hotnights!
--> New Advice Library Article Is Up: Analysis of a Single-Song
--> Publishing
Agreement!
--> New in the StarPolish CD Store: The East-Side Groove, Cerro Negro,
mindspace, and Jamie Thompson
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Michael Staertow, Evolve, Bullet Proof
--> Human,
and abdullah
--> Artist's ToolKit: Rock Girl Marketing
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/wlee1433/emergency.html
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: SAHARA HOTNIGHTS http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=559
Hailing from Sweden, Sahara Hotnights is now taking the U.S. by storm, in
part thanks to
a rousing tour with The Mooney Suzuki. Recently, StarPolish staffer Alee
Hoffman
caught up with the all-girl band to discuss their start, how U.S. crowds are
different, and
their plans for the future. (And
psssst: DON'T call them a "good-for-a-girl" band).
NEW ADVICE LIBRARY ARTICLE: ANALYSIS OF A SINGLE-SONG PUBLISHING AGREEMENT
http://www.starpolish.com/advice/article.asp?id=110
As we promised last week, we now have this important advice article in our
Advice Library. Publishing is easily the most confusing part of the music
business - but as
attorney David J. Moser demonstrates in this article, it doesn't have to be
this way. In his
"Analysis of a Single-Song Agreement," he offers a step-by-step analysis of
a typical
single-song agreement, breaks down each clause into plain understandable
English, and
makes suggestions about language that should be added or deleted to protect
artists.
NEW IN THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: THE EAST-SIDE GROOVE, CERRO NEGRO, MINDSPACE,
AND JAMIE THOMPSON http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
You forgot his/her birthday. You forgot your anniversary. Then you forgot
Valentine's Day.
Let's face it - you're in trouble. So why don't you get that long-suffering
significant other
of yours an unexpected "just 'cause you're great and put up with me" present
by giving
the gift of music? Thanks to the StarPolish CD store, salvation is only just
a few quick
mouse clicks away. Just click the above link to get to the StarPolish CD
store, and check
out great new music from these featured StarPolish member
artists: The East-Side Groove, Cerro Negro, mindspace, and Jamie Thompson.
Oh, and
do it now - before you forget!
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NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=560
In this week's "American Grandstand," Michael Goldberg asks, "How does one
become
an artist?" The answer includes belief in oneself, and hopefully, some
encouragement.
CRITICS'CORNER: MICHAEL STAERTOW, EVOLVE, BULLET PROOF HUMAN, AND
ABDULLAH http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
StarPolish critic Gail Worley is fired up after listening to several of this
week's reviewed
bands. Check out her reviews and see which StarPolish band is described as
the "best
band in this genre I've found on StarPolish" and a "heavy-metal fan's wet
dream."
ARTIST'S TOOLKIT: ROCK GIRL MARKETING http://www.starpolish.com/artists/toolkit/
As an artist, you can never have too much help on your side when it comes to
marketing.
Rock Girl can help you take it to the next level. Create a buzz about an
upcoming show,
album, or tour, and benefit from their over 100,000 contacts including
retail, press,
lifestyle and many more. Reach new audiences and enhance relationships with
your
core fans. Rock Girl has put together several special packages for
StarPolish members.
To find out more about Rock Girl Marketing, just click the above link!
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/wlee1433/emergency.html
The U.S. government has a new website that was set up to provide information
and
suggestions about what to do in an emergency. However, the accompanying
posters,
which describe a course of action, are so ambiguous that they readily leave
themselves
open to new and different interpretations. Someone with some time on their
hands
already has some funny alternatives.
3/6/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Supergrass!
--> New Advice Library Article: Analysis of a Single-Song Agreement
--> Artist’s ToolKit: Rock Girl Marketing
--> New StarPolish CD Store: Jean-Pierre Simons, Laurel Michaels Band,
NYCSmoke, and Paul Perrault and Una George
--> Musicians On Call and The Allman Bros. Share the Healing Power of Music
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Nick, Nadine Goellner, Capitol Air, Lower Level
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://www.wherearemypants.com/video/terry_tate.html
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: SUPERGRASS http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=555
The members of Supergrass have been stars in the UK for almost a decade now.
StarPolish contributor Kelly Aplin recently caught up with singer-guitarist
Gaz Coombes to talk about dealing with success at an early age, being signed
to three different labels in various countries, and meeting up with the
Strokes.
NEW ADVICE LIBRARY ARTICLE: ANALYSIS OF A SINGLE-SONG AGREEMENT http://www.starpolish.com/advice/
Publishing is easily the most confusing part of the music business – but as
attorney David J. Moser demonstrates in this article, it doesn’t have to be
this way. In his “Analysis of a Single-Song Agreement,” he offers a
step-by-step analysis of a typical single-song agreement, breaks down each
clause into plain understandable English, and makes suggestions about
language that should be added or deleted to protect artists. We’re working
diligently to get this article posted by the end of tomorrow – look for it
in the section on Music Publishing and Copyrights.
ARTIST’S TOOLKIT: ROCK GIRL MARKETING http://www.starpolish.com/artists/toolkit/
As an artist, you can never have too much help on your side when it comes to
marketing. Rock Girl can help you take it to the next level. Create a buzz
about an upcoming show, album, or tour, and benefit from their over 100,000
contacts including retail, press, lifestyle and many more. Reach new
audiences and enhance relationships with your core fans. Rock Girl has put
together several special packages for StarPolish members. To find out more
about Rock Girl Marketing, just click the above link!
========================ADVERTISEMENT===============================
THE GALARIS MUSICIANS DIRECTORY – THE COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY RESOURCE!
The Galaris Musicians Directory 2003 Edition is an affordable, comprehensive
resource on CD-ROM for musicians and industry professionals. With more than
1200 PAGES of verified business listings, sorted for easy access, the
Galaris Musicians Directory makes finding music-related services and
products unbelievably easy - users are just a click away from the contacts
they need.
Artists can use the directory – broken down into 17 different industry
categories -- to uncover new performing opportunities, discover new ways to
promote and market their music, and to find and make the right business
connections.
Right now, as part of a special offer, StarPolish members can save 10% --
just visit http://www.galaris.com/sp.html?sp for more details!
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NEW IN THE STARPOLISH CD STORE: JEAN-PIERRE SIMONS, LAUREL MICHAELS BAND,
NYCSMOKE, AND PAUL PERRAULT AND UNA GEORGE http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
At the StarPolish CD store, great music is just a few clicks away! And after
months of hard work and assistance from our good friends at CD Baby, the
revamped StarPolish CD store is now up and running and offering better
service than ever! So just click on the above store link now, and don't miss
this week's featured artists: Jean-Pierre Simons, Laurel Michaels Band,
NYCSmoke, and Paul Perrault and Una George
MUSICIANS ON CALL AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND SHARE THE HEALING POWER OF
MUSIC! www.musiciansoncall.org The Allman Brothers Band has generously
donated 2 FRONT ROW concert tickets to Musicians on Call! These tickets are
for their March 29th performance at the historic Beacon Theater in New York
City. Bid now and help Musicians on Call continue its mission of delivering
the Healing Power of Music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare
facilities. For bids and inquiries, please email: Allman.Brothers@musiciansoncall.org.
Please include bid amount, name, address and daytime phone number. The
auction will close on March 14th at 3pm EST. The bidding starts at $150. The
winning bid above the face of the tickets is tax deductible. This is a
silent auction. We will do our best to inform you of the current high bid as
we receive it. For more information about the organization, visit the
Musicians On Call website at www.musiciansoncall.org.
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=556
In this week's "American Grandstand," Michael Goldberg talks about Chan
Marshall – aka Cat Power – and her new album, “You Are Free.” According to
Goldberg, “It's an album about many things, but one of them is feeling
free.”
CRITICS' CORNER: BLACKMARKET STAR, URBAN VIBE, SHIFTED, AND PENNYWHISTLE
ANDROIDS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
This week, noted StarPolish critic, columnist and nightlife doyen Gail
Worley finally gets home, takes off her feathers and reviews sonic
masterpieces by these promising StarPolish artists: Nick, Nadine Goellner,
Capitol Air, Lower Level
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.wherearemypants.com/video/terry_tate.html
If you were one of the 12 people who didn’t tune into this year’s Super
Bowl, you’ll now know the real reason that people watch the event (hint: it
isn’t the game) – the commercials. In this extended version of one of our
favorites, you’ll find out why refilling the office coffee pot isn’t only
rude, it’s dangerous.
2/25/2003
--> Australian Acoustic-Rock Band Junior Rocks LA's Viper Room Tonight!
--> StarPolish Interview: Andrew Solomon
--> New in the Remodeled StarPolish CD Store: Another Band, Nick Kepics,
--> 2
a.m. Orchestra, and Madeline Frank
--> Global Entertainment & Media Summit in NYC This Weekend!
--> Bid on Tickets, Hospitality Passes for Springsteen’s Tour!
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Blackmarket Star, URBAN VIBE, Shifted, and
PennyWhistle Androids
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://www.monkeon.co.uk/glam/
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AUSTRALIAN ACOUSTIC-ROCK BAND JUNIOR ROCKS LA's VIPER ROOM TONIGHT! http://www.junioronline.net
FREE music at www.starpolish.com/junior After almost two months of touring
the U.S., Junior, the Australian acoustic-rock band signed to StarPolish
Management, is about to head home -- but it's not too late to catch their
last U.S. performance! Tonight, Feb. 25, Junior is set to take the stage at
the legendary Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd) at 8:00 p.m. sharp with a
special presentation of their "Postcards from Australia" show. Junior's
first foray into the U.S. has been amazingly successful, with packed shows
across the country (including a jammed headlining gig at NYC's Irving Plaza
and a sold-out show at Joe's Pub), a Tower Records-sponsored East Coast tour
with their new friends Fighting Gravity, and a great gig at Mountain Stage
opening for the Indigo Girls, who invited the band to sing a Dylan song with
them at the end of the show (which will be broadcast on the syndicated
Mountain Stage radio show). And just last week, Junior recorded for World
Cafe on WXPN, also syndicated on hundreds of stations nationwide. So if
you're in the LA area, come down and join us for Junior's last U.S. show.
And all of us at StarPolish would like to thank everyone for the amazing
support and warm welcome Junior has received during their stay here. If
you'd like to see what a great time the band has had, visit Junior's website
at http://www.junioronline.net, click on the "What's New" link at the bottom
of the page, then click the "photos" link.
STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: ANDREW SOLOMON (PLAYING NYC’s CODA TONIGHT!) http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=548
Singer-songwriter Andrew Solomon is about to add another document to a wall
that already contains myriad songwriting awards -- a degree from Harvard
Business School. Recently, StarPolish's James K. Willcox spoke to Solomon
about balancing music and business, his new EP "Two," and what winning a
songwriting award really means to an emerging artist.
NEW IN THE REMODELED STARPOLISH CD STORE: ANOTHER BAND, NICK KEPICS, 2 A.M.
ORCHESTRA, AND MADELINE FRANK http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
After months of hard work and assistance from our good friends at CD Baby,
the revamped StarPolish CD store is now up and running and offering better
service than ever! New features will continue to be rolled out in coming
months that will benefit both artists and fans (For example, every album now
has streaming music in both high and low band formats!). Just click on the
above store link now, and don't miss this week's featured artists: Another
Band, Nick Kepics, 2a.m. Orchestra, and Madeline Frank.
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Advertising in the StarPolish newsletter is a great way to reach a highly
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For information about how you can promote your products and services to an
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THE GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA SUMMIT 2003 -- THIS WEEKEND! http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/
That's right, the much-anticipated Global Entertainment & Media Summit is
finally here! The event, which will be held over the three-day period of
Feb. 28-March 2 at Le Bar Bat (311 West 57th Street) in New York City, will
bring together various members of the music, film and media industries to an
effort to help shape the direction of these industries. With a great line-up
of keynotes (Artemis Records’ Danny Goldberg, noted rock historian Dave
Marsh), engaging, informative panels and a series of artist showcases and
events each day, the Summit is shaping up to be the first great event of
2003. To get more info or to obtain tickets, just click the above link.
StarPolish is putting together a panel, "Building the Best Team Possible,"
that will happen on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 -- we look forward to seeing
you there!
BID ON TICKETS, HOSPITALITY PASSES FOR SPRINGSTEEN'S SOLD OUT TOUR
www.musiciansoncall.org Two of our favorite charitable organizations,
Musicians On Call (MOC) and The Kristen Ann Carr Fund (KACF), have secured
two (2) tickets and hospitality passes for the remaining shows on Bruce
Springsteen and the E Street Band's U.S. and Canadian tour, which run from
February 28th through April 19th! Winners can choose between two General
Admission Seats or two great seats in the lower sections on the side. All
winning bids will be tax deductible above the face value of the tickets. To
bid on these tickets, just click the above link, then click on the auction
banner. This will take you directly to the live auction page with the live
auction. Winners will be contacted by phone at the close of the auction to
choose the type of tickets and make arrangements for picking them up. While
you're on the site, please take a look at what you will be supporting and
watch the video. For more information about the KACF, please also go to
www.sarcoma.com. These are two really great organizations. Musicians On Call
delivers the healing power of music by bringing live and recorded music to
the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. The Kristen Ann Carr Fund
provides grants for cancer research and seeks to improve all aspects of
cancer patient life with an emphasis on adolescents and young adults. If you
would like to get involved with either charity, please contact them
directly.
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=552
In this week's "American Grandstand," Michael Goldberg introduces us to "an
amazing San Francisco-based artist" named Jolie Holland, who, he says, might
have released the album of the year.
CRITICS'CORNER: BLACKMARKET STAR, URBAN VIBE, SHIFTED, AND PENNYWHISTLE
ANDROIDS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
StarPolish critic Joseph McCombs offers up equal doses of praise and
constructive criticism as he reviews music from these promising StarPolish
artists: Blackmarket Star, URBAN VIBE, Shifted, and PennyWhistle Androids
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.monkeon.co.uk/glam/
Fans of the old video game "Minesweeper" will recognize the template beyond
this week's Link O' the Week, a game called "Glam Rock Tower Block." See if
you can help Brian Eno perform his concerto -- which starts with the sound
of 54 light switches being turned on -- without hitting the wrong switch and
awakening his glam-rock neighbors, such as Ziggy Stardust and Gary Glitter.
2/13/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: Andy West!
--> Learn About Life Down Under With Aussie Rock Band Junior!
--> StarPolish Remodels CD Store! (Featured Artists: The Rigbees,
iammindbender, METAPHYSICAL JONES, and B.A.D.E.S.T Records
--> Upcoming Interview: Singer-Songwriter Andrew Solomon
--> Bid on Tickets, Hospitality Passes for Springsteen’s Tour!
--> Last Chance to Get Tickets for the Global Entertainment & Media
--> Summit
2003: Feb. 28-March 2 in NYC
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Puente del Diablo, Nate Ashley, Radio
Afterglow, and the roids
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://216.149.89.225/ayb/
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: ANDY WEST http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=536
>From his earliest days as bassist and co-founder of the Dixie Dregs to
more recent work with experimental guitarists such as Henry Kaiser and Mike
Keneally, Andy West has harnessed awesome technical proficiency in the
service of the song. Recently, West spoke with StarPolish's James K. Willcox
about his definition of success, and how the business has changed since his
days with the Dregs
LEARN ABOUT LIFE DOWN UNDER WITH AUSTRALIAN ROCK BAND JUNIOR! http://www.junioronline.net
FREE music at www.starpolish.com/junior Junior, the Australian acoustic-rock
band signed to StarPolish Management, is about halfway through their U.S.
tour, and it's been full of successes and adventures. To check out some road
stories from these three mates who've already been "beyond the black stump,"
read their tour diaries at http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?ID=547.
And if you're in the NYC area, you can enjoy more of Junior's stories live
THIS TUESDAY, FEB 18, 7:30PM EST at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St.), during
"Junior: Postcards From Australia", a intimate evening of music and
storytelling where Junior will share a bit of life Down Under. This show is
almost sold out, so if you'd like to attend, get tickets now at
www.telecharge.com. Those of you on the West Coast will also have a chance
to see "Junior: Postcards From Australia" on TUES FEB 25 8PM PST at The
Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd.). But if it's music-only that you're after,
tune in TONIGHT, THURS FEB 13 at 10PM EST to WDST 100.1FM (Woodstock, NY) or
listen online at http://www.wdst.com/listenonline.asp to hear a 30-minute
live Junior performance. Finally, please show some extra support for the
boys from Oz by telling WDST to keep playing Junior by putting in a request
for their song "Into The Blue" on WDST's request line at 845.679.WDST (9378)
or the online request form at http://www.wdst.com/contactus.asp. The
StarPolish crew hope to see you at the shows!
STARPOLISH REMODELS CD STORE! (FEATURED ARTISTS: THE RIGBEES, IAMMINDBENDER,
METAPHYSICAL JONES, AND B.A.D.E.S.T RECORDS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
After months of hard work and assistance from our good friends at CD Baby,
the revamped StarPolish CD store is now up and running and offering better
service than ever! New features will continue to be rolled out in coming
months that will benefit both artists and fans (For example, every album now
has streaming music in both high and low band formats!). Just click on the
above store link now, and don't miss this weeks featured artists: The
Rigbees, iammindbender, Metaphysical Jones, and B.A.D.E.S.T Records.
UPCOMING INTERVIEW: ANDREW SOLOMON (PLAYING NYC’s CODA TONIGHT!) http://www.starpolish.com/andrewsolomon
During the past five years, singer-songwriter Andrew Solomon has
consistently won myriad songwriting awards, including the 2001 Tonos Rock
Songwriting Contest, where he was selected by producer/record label
executive Matt Serletic (Matchbox Twenty, Santana) to come to Nashville to
record one of his songs, “I Will.” Now about to release his second EP,
“Two," Andrew spoke with StarPolish’s James K. Willcox about his career,
balancing his music with his studies at Harvard Business School, and what
winning songwriting awards really means to an artist’s career. Look for the
interview on the StarPolish home page later this week, and for those in the
NYC area, catch Andrew Solomon tonight (2/13) at 9:00 p.m. at the NYC club
Coda, located at 34 East 34th Street.
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BID ON TICKETS, HOSPITALITY PASSES FOR SPRINGSTEEN'S SOLD OUT TOUR
www.musiciansoncall.org Two of our favorite charitable organizations,
Musicians On Call (MOC) and The Kristen Ann Carr Fund (KACF), have secured
two (2) tickets and hospitality passes for the remaining shows on Bruce
Springsteen and the E Street Band's U.S. and Canadian tour, which runs from
February 28th through April 19th! Winners can choose between two General
Admission Seats or two great seats in the lower sections on the side. All
winning bids will be tax deductible above the face value of the tickets. To
bid on these tickets, just click the above link, then click on the auction
banner. This will take you directly to the live auction page with the live
auction. Winners will be contacted by phone at the close of the auction to
choose the type of tickets and make arrangements for picking them up. While
you're on the site, please take a look at what you will be supporting and
watch the video. For more information about the KACF, please also go to
www.sarcoma.com. These are two really great organizations. Musicians On Call
delivers the healing power of music by bringing live and recorded music to
the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. The Kristen Ann Carr Fund
provides grants for cancer research and seeks to improve all aspects of
cancer patient life with an emphasis on adolescents and young adults. If you
would like to get involved with either charity, please contact them
directly.
LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS TO THE GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA SUMMIT
2003! http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/
For those of you who wait until the absolute last minute to do anything (the
ones we run into at the Post Office at 11:59 on April 14th), this is our
last call-out to become part of something exciting -- the upcoming Global
Entertainment & Media Summit, which will be held over the three-day period
of Feb. 28-March 2 at Le Bar Bat (311 West 57th Street) in New York City.
Why be a spectator when you can just as easily be one of the active
participants helping to shape the future of the music, film and media
industries? With a great line-up of keynotes (Artemis Records’ Danny
Goldberg, noted rock historian Dave Marsh), engaging, informative panels and
a series of artist showcases and events each day, the Summit is shaping up
to be the first great event of 2003. To get more info or to obtain tickets,
very reasonably priced at $75 for the entire event, just click the above
link. StarPolish is putting together a panel, "Building the Best Team
Possible," that will happen on Sunday afternoon -- we look forward to seeing
you there!
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=546
Want an inexpensive, culturally rewarding vacation? In this week's "The
Drama You've Been Craving," Michael Goldberg says you’ll imagine you've been
transported to some idealized beach resort, circa 1962, when you listen to
"Mambo Sinuendo," the collaboration between American guitarist/producer Ry
Cooder and Cuban guitarist Manuel Galban.
CRITICS' CORNER: PUENTE DEL DIABLO, NATE ASHLEY, RADIO AFTERGLOW, AND THE
ROIDS http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
StarPolish resident critic Joseph McCombs once again puts his talents to the
test as he reviews the latest offerings from a diverse group of StarPolish
artists this week. Entrees at this week’s smorgasbord, in fact, range from
Icelandic lo-fi rock to Canadian-based Spanish instrumentals. So check out
Joe’s reviews and see if he causes an international incident!
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://216.149.89.225/ayb/
Sometimes it’s better not to explain – it’s enough to simply go and visit.
This is one of those cases, since trying to tie together pancakes, Smurfs
and All Your Base Are Mine is beyond our abilities. Just check out the site,
make the pancakes spin, and then get the check.
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1/28/2003
--> StarPolish Interview: The Washdown!
--> StarPolish Remodels CD Store! (Featured
Artists: Morris Code, Motorbaby, L.C. Robinson, and Paul Beatty!)
--> New "Working Musicians" Column -- Neil
Peart on Drums & Words
--> Australian Acoustic-Rock Band Junior Now
on Tour!
--> Global Entertainment & Media Summit 2003:
Feb. 28-March 2 in NYC
--> New Columns by Gail Worley and Michael
Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Mieka Pauley,
Nancy Falkow, Fantastic Bus Riders, American Gypsy
--> Cool Link O' the Week: http://www.cam.org/~cravan/launching.html
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STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: THE WASHDOWN http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?id=536
For The Washdown, it all started with a demo CD getting into the right
hands. Just a short time later, the band is touring with everyone from Mike
Watt to the Mooney Suzuki. Recently, StarPolish editorial staffer Alee
Hoffman spoke with frontman Ryan Hess and guitarist Michael Waksman about
the band's rapid rise and their plans for the future
STARPOLISH REMODELS CD STORE! (Featured
Artists: Morris Code, Motorbaby, L.C. Robinson, and Paul Beatty!) http://www.starpolish.com/artists/store/
With a little help from our friends at CD Baby, we've revamped our CD Store
and now offer better service than ever. New features continue to be rolled
out, and we hope both artists and fans alike will enjoy the added features.
For example, every album now has streaming music in both high and low band
formats! Click on the store link now, and don't miss this weeks featured
artists: Morris Code, Motorbaby, L.C. Robinson, and Paul Beatty!
NEW "WORKING MUSICIANS" COLUMN http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=538
Although perhaps best known as the amazing drummer for the band Rush, Neil
Peart is also an accomplished lyricist and writer. In this excerpt from
Bruce Pollock's latest book, "Working Musicians: Defining Moments from the
Road, the Studio and the Stage," Peart discusses the link between drumming
and writing lyrics -- and how he finds rhythm in both.
AUSTRALIAN ACOUSTIC-ROCK BAND JUNIOR NOW ON
TOUR! http://www.junioronline.net Free music at www.starpolish.com/junior
Junior, the Australian acoustic-rock band signed to StarPolish Management,
has begun it's first-ever tour of the U.S., and the StarPolish crew will be
on the road with them! Please try to come to a show, support, and say hello!
After headlining a packed house at New York's top venue Irving Plaza on
Saturday, Junior is headed to Philadelphia for a Thurs Jan. 30 show at The
Point, sponsored by WXPN. The next day, Fri Jan. 31, Junior will perform for
free at 1:00pm at Tower Records (Ave of the Arts, Philly location) before
heading to Trenton that evening to kick off an East Coast tour opening for
Fighting Gravity at the Conduit. For complete details about Junior and the
tour, just click the above links. In the meantime, the band's album
"Restless" is immediately available online at http://www.cdbaby.com/junior.
We hope to see you at one of the shows! Also-- please request Junior's song
"Into The Blue" on WXPN. Call 215.573.9976 or email xpnair@pobox.upenn.edu.
WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT!
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GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA SUMMIT 2003 -
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/ If you're
in any way involved in the music, film or media buisnesses, we urge you to
consider attending the upcoming Global Entertainment & Media Summit, which
will be held over the three-day period of Feb. 28-March 2 at Le Bar Bat (311
West 57th Street) in New York City. Just click the above link to register!
Among the newest announcements is that Artemis Records head Danny Goldberg
will be offering one of the keynote addresses. "The Summit is about creating
new possibilities and opportunity by bringing together industry leaders and
artists who are committed to both artistic integrity and commercial
success," says the Summit's producer, Steve Zuckerman. To find out more
about the event, or to obtain tickets - very reasonably priced at $75 for
the entire event - click the above link. StarPolish is putting together a
panel, "Building the Best Team Possible," that will happen on Sunday
afternoon -- we look forward to seeing you there!
NEW COLUMN BY GAIL WORLEY AND MICHAEL
GOLDBERG http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=540
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=539 Gail Worley
has compiled her year end "bullet" points into a shotgun and is blowing
apart random items like Perrier bottles and Grey Poupon. What's left? well,
besides some fizzy mustard - lots of good music... in what some are calling
a down year for the industry. Not in Gail's world of rock! And in this
week's "The Drama You've Been Craving," Michael Goldberg wonders aloud why
we ask musical artists to continually change their styles, when we don't ask
the same of visual artists.
CRITICS'CORNER: Mieka Pauley, Nancy Falkow,
Fantastic Bus Riders, American Gypsy http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
Joseph McCombs has a knack for finding fresh talent within the StarPolish
community, and thankfully he's not as harsh as that a-hole Simon on American
Idol. See what Joe thinks of StarPolish Artists Mieka Pauley, Nancy Falkow,
Fantastic Bus Riders, and American Gypsy this week.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://www.cam.org/~cravan/launching.html
Mike Watt, bassist extraordinaire and member of StarPolish's Artist Advisory
Board, has just published "spiels of a minuteman," a bilingual (english/french)
book that includes all lyrics he wrote forc his band, the Minutemen, from
1980 to 1985. The book also includes the 1983 Minutemen/Black Flag tour
diary of Watt's first visit to Europe. Highlights include texts are by Joe
Carducci, Richard Meltzer, and Thurston Moore, and includes raymond
pettibon's drawings for the Minutemen covers are included. The first edition
of the 130-page book is limited to just a thousand copies. For more
information, or to order a copy, just click a link, and own a copy of music
history!
1/22/2003
Dear Friends,
We wanted to make you aware of a very special
industry event that we are a part of -- and believe in enough to help
sponsor: the Global Entertainment and Media Summit, one of the largest
pro-active events dedicated to helping artists and industry promote their
projects and make valuable connections. At last year's Summit, three artists
secured national tours, labels secured distribution deals, and songs were
chosen for films and television. So we are happy to announce that the Summit
is coming back for another powerful three days of events in New York City on
Friday Feb. 28, Saturday March 1 and Sunday, March 2 at Le Bar Bat (For full
details, visit http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com).
Featuring over 20 panel sessions on highly
productive topics, as well as keynotes from Danny Goldberg of Artemis
Records, Lee Abrams of XM Satellite Radio and noted music journalist and
historian Dave Marsh, the Summit is about creating new possibilities and
opportunities. Creating new and innovative contacts. Finding new ways of
distributing music and films. Discovering new channels of promotion. In
general, gaining access to those people in the industry who are committed to
artistic creativity, credibility AND commercial success. And the Summit has
always made it possible for artists to attend by keeping the price of
admission to only $75 for the entire event!
Attendees of the Summit include A&R
executives, publishers, producers, directors, media outlets, agents, casting
directors, music supervisors, marketing directors, music licensing firms,
record companies, talent directors, performing artists, songwriters and
performing rights associations.
Some of the Summit topics Include:
Entertainment on Demand; Music Publishing; A&R, Management and New
Innovations in the Digital World; CDBaby on Successful Independence; Music
Choice Presents: Alternatives for Music Exposure and Distribution; Placing
Your Music in Films and Television; Producers' Panel; Directors' Cut;
StarPolish's panel, Creating the Best Team Possible; AFTRA Presents: Artists
Rights; Music and Entertainment Marketing; Dealmakers--Meet the Lawyers
Behind the Deals; Making Your Dream Your Yeality; Record Promotion Clinic
with Jerry Lembo; Building Your Career on a Solid Foundation of Strength;
and ASCAP Presents: Music, Money, Success and the Movies, among others.
We believe enough in this event that we have
become sponsors. We encourage those of you who can make it to join with us
to help make it the most successful event of its kind anywhere.
To view the Summit's schedule, visit: http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/schedule.htm
For tickets, visit: http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/tickets.htm
We hope to see you there!
1/20/2003
--> WXPN's Bruce Warren Joins StarPolish's Industry Advisory Board
--> StarPolish Interview: The Donnas!
--> New "Moses Supposes" Column
--> New "Ask the Artists" Interview: Virgin Records' Video Department
--> Australian Acoustic-Rock Band Junior Readies for U.S. Tour!
--> Global Entertainment & Media Summit 2003: Feb. 28-March 2 in NYC
--> Shannon McNally/Urban Decay Giveaway - Last Chance to Enter!
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: Canvass, Beth Sass, nat touvy, and House of
Games
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://franklarosa.com/vinyl
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BRUCE WARREN JOINS THE STARPOLISH INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD http://www.starpolish.com/about/industry.asp
All of us at StarPolish are very excited to announce that WXPN’s program
director Bruce Warren has joined StarPolish's Industry Advisory Board. As
the Program Director at WXPN in Philadelphia -- and the Executive Producer
of the nationally syndicated “World Café,” heard on 160 public stations
across the country – Bruce has provided early radio support that has served
as a springboard for countless emerging artists. Before joining XPN in 1989,
Bruce was a freelance music writer whose contributions have been published
in “Spin,” “Option,” and “The Philadelphia Inquirer.” Bruce has also been an
A&R scout for Warner Brothers. His early radio support of artists like Ben
Folds, John Ondrasik/Five for Fighting, and hundreds of other artists has
helped establish careers and allowed artists to quit their day jobs. Please
join us in welcoming Bruce Warren to the StarPolish Industry Advisory Board!
NEW STARPOLISH INTERVIEW: THE DONNAS' DONNA C. http://www.starpolish.com/features/article.asp?ID=534
Currently ripping up stages throughout the U.S., garnering magazine covers
and appearing on TV shows such as TRL, Saturday Night Live), The Donnas are
finally winning over skeptics who initially viewed them as just another girl
band. StarPolish's Gail Worley recently spoke with Torry Castellano (Donna
C.) about the group's growing success, the jump to a major label, and the
constant incorrect comparisons to other bands.
NEW "MOSES SUPPOSES" COLUMN http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=535
In his January "Moses Supposes" column, industry gadfly Moses Avalon
discusses two hot topics: the small number of record buyers who have come
forward to collect a refund in the range of $5 to $20 provided by a recent
music label anti-trust settlement; and the ever-continuing efforts by the
RIAA to thwart file-sharing by threatening their customers.
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NEW ASK THE ARTISTS INTERVIEW: VIRGIN RECORDS' VIDEO DEPARTMENT http://www.starpolish.com/news/interviews/ask.asp?id=530
In this debut installment of StarPolish's new "Ask the Industry” series, we
sit down with top music video personnel from Virgin Records to discuss the
current state of the music video world, and where an independent artist
might plug in. This is a must-see interview not only for emerging artists,
but also for aspiring professionals looking to work in the music industry,
too.
AUSTRALIAN ACOUSTIC-ROCK BAND JUNIOR READIES FOR U.S. TOUR http://www.junioronline.net
Junior, the Australian acoustic-rock band signed to StarPolish Management,
is just a week shy of hitting the U.S. for a month-long tour of the States.
The band kicks off their tour by headlining New York's top venue, Irving
Plaza, on January 25, followed by a stop at Philadelphia's The Point on
January 30th. Then Junior will embark on a two-week tour supported by Tower
Records, where they will promote their nighttime shows with daytime
performances in Tower Records stores. For complete details about Junior and
their tour, just click the above link. In the meantime, the band's album
"Restless" is immediately available online at http://www.cdbaby.com/junior.
We hope to see you at one of the shows!
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE STARPOLISH SHANNON MCNALLY/URBAN DECAY GIVEAWAY!
http://www.starpolish.com/ There's still time to enter the Shannon
McNally/Urban Decay giveaway before we finally shut it down. For a chance to
win one of three prize packages that consist of a signed copy of Shannon's
new acoustic CD, "Ran on Pure Lightning," and an Urban Decay mini-makeup
kit, just get a friend to sign-up for the StarPolish newsletter, then send
us their name and email address. All the details are on the StarPolish home
page. The contest ends this month, so don't delay!
GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA SUMMIT 2003 - THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/
That's right, the upcoming Global Entertainment & Media Summit is just
around the corner - so click the link above and get registered already!
Among the newest announcements is that Artemis Records head Danny Goldberg
will be offering one of the keynote addresses. The Summit will be held over
the three-day period of Feb. 28-March 2 at Le Bar Bat (311 West 57th
Street) in New York City. So don't be a spectator stuck standing on the
outside looking in -- register and become one of the doers helped to shape
the industry's future. "The Summit is about creating new possibilities and
opportunity by bringing together industry leaders and artists who are
committed to both artistic integrity and commercial success," says the
Summit's producer, Steve Zuckerman. To find out more about the Summit, or to
obtain tickets - very reasonably priced at $75 for the entire event - click
the above link. StarPolish is putting together a panel, "Building a Team,"
that will happen on Sunday afternoon -- we look forward to seeing you there!
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=529
In this week's "The Drama You've Been Craving," Michael Goldberg recalls
being a young journalist and encountering the Clash's Joe Strummer and Mick
Jones for the first time.
CRITICS'CORNER: CANVASS, BETH SASS, NAT TOUVY, AND HOUSE OF GAMES http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
This week, resident StarPolish critic Gail Worley once again puts on the
cans, lights a few candles and trips the light fantastic with music from
these StarPolish artists: Canvass, Beth Sass, nat touvy, and House of Games.
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK: http://franklarosa.com/vinyl
Apparently working a job that leaves him with lots of free time, Frank has
created something called Frank's Vinyl Museum. When you think of museums,
you might understandably think of well-respected, venerated artists, such as
Da Vinci and Van Gogh. When it comes to Frank's Vinyl Museum, you better
think again, as he's collected some of the most egregious offenses to good
sense ever committed to vinyl. While the whole museum is worthy of
exploration, may we point you to a few choice samples, such as Cathy
Berberian unleashing her operatic vibrato on the Beatles' "Revolver"; "Mrs.
Miller's Greatest Hits," an album from a woman resembling the actress from
"Throw Mama from the Train," sporting a voice no prettier; and a William
Shatner spoken-word assault on all that is holy, with the Good Captain
chewing the scenery like it was made of Gummy Bears. But don't believe us:
see -- and hear -- it for yourself.
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1/8/2003
--> StarPolish Brings Australian Acoustic-Rock Band Junior to the U.S.!I
--> New Columns: "Moses Supposes" and "Rx"
--> Shannon McNally/Urban Decay Giveaway - Final Chance to Enter!
--> New DJ Section of the Advice Library
--> Global Entertainment & Media Summit 2003: Feb. 28-March 2 in NYC
--> New Column by Michael Goldberg
--> Critic's Corner Reviews: The Complaints, Ira Marlowe, Nick Kepics,
--> and
Swoll
--> Cool Link O' the Week:
http://www.quirkbooks.com
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STARPOLISH BRINGS AUSTRALIAN ACOUSTIC-ROCK BAND JUNIOR TO THE U.S.
http://www.junioronline.net
Junior, the Australian acoustic-rock band signed to StarPolish Management,
is heading to the U.S. later this month for a series of live shows - and
here's how you can help provide a warm welcome: Philadelphia's trend-setting
radio station WXPN 88.5FM really likes the band, and has put Junior's "Into
The Blue" in regular rotation. If you'd like to help the band get airplay,
send an email to xpnair@pobox.upenn.edu requesting they play Junior's "Into
The Blue." Note: You MUST include your name and email address. And if you're
in the Philadelphia area, you can call the station's request line at (215)
573-WXPN (9976) and ask for Junior's "Into the Blue." Your calls will be
greatly appreciated, as audience reaction within the next two weeks will be
critical for determining how much support the band will get from XPN. In
other news, Junior kicks off their first U.S. tour by headlining New York's
top venue, Irving Plaza, on January 25, followed by a stop at Philadelphia's
The Point on January 30th. Then Junior will embark on a two-week tour
supported by Tower Records, where they will promote their nighttime shows
with daytime performances in Tower Records stores. For more information
about Junior and its upcoming U.S. tour, click the above link. In the
meantime, the band's album "Restless" is immediately available online at
http://www.cdbaby.com/junior.
And thanks so much for helping us - and Junior - make a splash by calling or
emailing WXPN today!
NEW COLUMN BY MOSES AVALON
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=524
In his latest "Moses Supposes" column, entitled
The Future of Music and Its Enemies, Moses Avalon looks back on 2002 and
tallies up the scorecard, answering some of the predictions made by others
and offering up a few of his own.
NEW "RX" COLUMN BY DR. JOHN HIPPLE
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=527
In his latest installment of the popular "Ask
the Doc: Rx" column, Dr. John Hipple turns the tables and instead asks YOU
several questions which should help keep you sane as you make your way
through this crazy business.
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FINAL CHANCE TO ENTER THE STARPOLISH
SHANNON MCNALLY/URBAN DECAY GIVEAWAY!
http://www.starpolish.com/
There's still time to enter the Shannon McNally/Urban Decay giveaway. To
celebrate our recent interview with Shannon, we've put together three prize
packages consisting of a signed copy of Shannon's new acoustic CD, "Ran on
Pure Lightning," and an Urban Decay mini-makeup kit. To enter, just get a
friend to sign-up for the StarPolish newsletter, then send us their name and
email address. All the details are on the StarPolish home page. The contest
ends this month, so don't delay!
NEW DJ SECTION OF THE ADVICE LIBRARY LAUNCHED
http://www.starpolish.com/advice/
Just a reminder that thanks to the diligent work of StarPolish's own Jai the
DJ and the estimable contributions of DJ Liquid Todd (perhaps best known as
the host of the syndicated radio show, Solid State), StarPolish has kicked
off the DJ and Electronic Realm section of the Advice Library. The first
three articles in the library are: "A DJ's Guide to Self-Promotion,"
"Promoting Your Productions," and "How Much I'm Worth as a DJ." But this is
only the beginning -- StarPolish has big plans for the whole DJ/Electronic
category, so stay tuned for more exciting developments!
GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA SUMMIT 2003 - JUST 8 WEEKS AWAY!
http://www.globalentertainmentnetwork.com/
That's right, the upcoming Global Entertainment
& Media Summit is just about two weeks away - so it's time for all but the
most dedicated card-carrying procrastinators to get up off their duffs and
register. The event -- held during the three-day period of Feb. 28-March 2
at Le Bar Bat (311 West 57th Street) in New York City -- features some of
the industry's leading executives and visionaries engaged in an effort to
create a highly productive event dedicated to helping both artists and the
industry. Or, in the words of Summit producer Steve Zuckerman, "The Summit
is about creating new possibilities and opportunity by bringing together
industry leaders and artists who are committed to both artistic integrity
and commercial success." To find out more about the Summit, or to obtain
tickets - very reasonably priced at $75 for the entire event - click the
above link. StarPolish is putting together a panel, "Building a Team," that
will happen on Sunday afternoon -- we look forward to seeing you there!
NEW COLUMN BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG
http://www.starpolish.com/features/columns/article.asp?ID=529
In this week's "The Drama You've Been Craving,"
Michael Goldberg looks at the music business' troubles, and believes that it
goes deeper than kids downloading songs for free. Check out his latest
column and find out why he thinks music sales are declining.
CRITICS'CORNER: THE COMPLAINTS, IRA
MARLOWE, NICK KEPICS, AND SWOLL
http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/
This week, resident StarPolish critic Gail
Worley puts down the post-holiday eggnog long enough to cast her votes on
the latest tunes from these promising StarPolish member artists: The
Complaints, Ira Marlowe, Nick Kepics, and Swoll
COOL LINK O' THE WEEK:
http://www.quirkbooks.com
This publisher specializes in, well, odd and
quirky non-fiction books. As a result, a visit to this site could land you a
copy of "Extreme Encounters," which features the eye-catching subhead, "How
It Feels to Be Drowned in Quicksand, Shredded by Piranhas, Swept Up in a
Tornado, and Dozens of Other Unpleasant Experiences." If that's a bit too
adventurous for your tastes, try "The Field Guide to Stains," which gives
new meaning to the term "dirty book."
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