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Feedback Overload episode 1 (Right click, download, and experience.) Welcome to episode 1 of our Feedback Overload series where we go over your feedback and update you on the latest happenings in the realm of Astral Audio Productions. This episode, I am joined by my associate producer Michelle. She came down to Natches from NJ for a month. (As of this writing, she is back in NJ.) The show was recorded on Friday Nov 6, 2009. We spent over an hour recapping various events and generally having a blast. See below to find out the songs we played in between segments. Various aspects of Ariel Palooza were covered including song/artist selection, the feedback we received, and additional statistics. I briefly plugged my article about Ariel Publicity found on Blog Critics. October was a month in which we experienced a concert featuring The Hill Country Review from northern Mississippi, The Vettes from New Orleans, and headline by Better Than Ezra; all bands you should check out when given the opportunity. We also got to watch the new (and long awaited) release entitled Trick r Treat; it is definitely worth purchasing on Amazon. We mentioned several podcasts we are listening to including Fetidus, Broken Sea Audio, and The Leviathan Chronicles. As far as this month, Michelle is working on new ideas and items for her show. See the sidebar for details. I am feverishly working on my entry for National Novel Writing Month, giving you two albums by Diablo Swing Orchestra, and planning to release episodes 1 and 2 of our Beyond The Voices series. Speaking of Beyond The Voices, we are still wanting your questions for J.C. Hutchins. Visit this post for details. Finally, we poke a little fun at Chris Lester with this clip. PlayList The Blue Seeds Lost And Delirious Brant Christopher Climb Joshua Stedman Fool I ve Been Terio Ma Cherie iChoRa Lunafire Roy Jay California Grey Brant Christopher Criminal Can t Hang Don t Exist Promo Metamore City

Ariel Palooza Promo (Right click, retweet, download, and experience.) If you are a podcaster and enjoyed the experience of Ariel Palooza, I encourage you to download the promo and play it in your next podcast. I had 25 or so promos throughout the four days and enjoyed promoting everyone s work. While I couldn t have all the individuals named, I did strive to have quite a few singled out. It is close to 2 minutes for a promo, and it would have been shorter if I hadn t gone for the radio station/music festival vibe; not that I regret the end result mind you. The real stand out performance is done by my voice over guy, Jace Edwards. Besides being my inspiration for wanting to get into the broadcasting field, he is top-notch talent, one of the politest guys you will ever meet, and enjoys what he does on a daily basis. He took my short pass and managed to turn it in for an awesome 50yd touchdown play. If you use the promo, I want you to do a few things. First, be sure to link to www.AstralAudio.net. Second, email me so I know you used the promo and can thank you. And finally, email Jace telling him who you are, if you liked the promo, or if you want him to do any voice over work for you.

Ariel Palooza Day 4 (Right click, download, and experience.) From the creator of the Astral Audio Experience, Astral Audio Extra, Astral Audio Double Feature, and last year s Halloween Special comes the event of the fall season. Hailed as an onslaught of entertainment for your ears; Astral Audio Productions teams up with Ariel Publicity to unleash upon the masses . . . Ariel Palooza! Dala Anywhere Under the Moon As before, Dala’s light gypsy-rock haunts you with its distant guitar and female harmonies. The steady beat and soft folk voice carry it along with some down-to-earth lyrics. The ending has an interesting but awesome surprise. Radiant – I Don’t Need a Reason The beginning sounds a little like an 80’s or 90’s pop song with heavy beat and a keyboard, piano, and background vocal combination. Finally it breaks into a heavy techno with a male vocalist who is easily understandable amongst the barrage of sounds and has a solid yet soothing voice. The female background harmonies are a nice touch. This song definitely has a steampunk or even soft-core goth kind of sound, since it’s an awesome hybrid of rock and techno/electronica. Ten Year Vamp – Never Know This song sounds like your typical pop-punk starting off, but then the lead singer pulls you in as a Siren would with her great rock voice with some pop elements (I love it, personally). Definitely an in-your-face kick-ass female-lead rock band without the fakeness or the pink fluff (like some female “punk” singers we’ve heard before). I’ve been addicted to the whole album. Heather Edwards – I’ve Decided An “exotic” (I dislike that word but can’t think of a replacement) introduction leads into an almost tribal beat. The lead singer’s voice is soft but strong—it reminds me a little of the Cranberries’s lead singer. Very positive message attached to a very catchy tune. Megaphone My Favorite New Disaster This is a band that, though I thought it sounded trendy at first, caught my attention after giving it a chance. Great breaks and energy combine with some interesting (and so true!) lyrics for a fun tune. This is another great one for when you feel like rocking out in the car. Singing along is optional. Stars Go Dim – Love Go Mad This song sounds like a slow and depressing pop song at first with its beat, piano, and lamenting male vocalist; however, a guitar finally enters the scene to give it a little more of a rock sound alongside the piano until it then turns to percussion and a bass, as well. Reminiscent of Lifehouse but with a little more rock to it. Spy For Hire – As Good as New A lazy guitar and some percussion open this one, creating an almost country feel, but then it moves to more of a rock sound with a decent amount of energy. Great rhythm shifts make the song interesting and the male harmonies are great and almost a cappella-like. For whatever reason, I think this would be a good beach song. Maybe it’s the changes in energy and the reminiscent-of-waves-and-surfers whammy bar action. F M Another Closing Number This piece sounds like a roadhouse bar song and I love it. The male vocalist breaks the mold and the song is deep, as you would expect a song at closing time to be. The lyrics are what carry the song through in the beginning since there isn’t much variation in the sound until the vocalist becomes a little more passionate and the piano enters near the closing. Haunting vocals close the tune as the rhythm fades out. Promos Qattusverse Guardians Goblin Market Erotica A La Cart paul elard cooley Making The Cut The Moth Pod Far Horizons Fetidus The Leviathan Chronicles Zombie Cheerleaders What did you think of this episode? Why not email us, call the Astral Audio hotline at 206-338-2138, or leave us a review on iTunes!

Ariel Palooza Day 3 (Right click, download, and experience.) From the creator of the Astral Audio Experience, Astral Audio Extra, Astral Audio Double Feature, and last year s Halloween Special comes the event of the fall season. Hailed as an onslaught of entertainment for your ears; Astral Audio Productions teams up with Ariel Publicity to unleash upon the masses . . . Ariel Palooza! HuDost – Trespasser An energetic, catchy introduction is followed by a Sarah-McLachlan-like-voice. The song is rhythmic and Siren-like with its lead vocalist and background harmonies and, like the monsters’ island, it is hauntingly refreshing. Imagine being lost at sea—tossed about unmercifully—but loving every second of the adventure. Nick Daugherty – Movin’ Higher This song has a folk/country sound with a strong and confident lead male vocalist. The sound reminds me a little of a folky Lifehouse; it is very whimsical, especially with the fun unexpected percussion features. It would make for a great “hanging around outside” song. Janyse – Dreamers This song is slow with a Euro-pop sound and almost reminds me of a more pop-like Celine Dion piece. It also sounds like something from an 80’s or 90’s kids’ movie (but not in a bad way!), which makes sense given that this artist also does music for children and animation voice-overs. Basically, this song is just uplifting and fun. Mammút – Svefnskt A slow beginning picks up with the wailing of a few angry guitars that are reminiscent of old-school Kittie. The female singer has a clear voice (though she doesn’t sing in English) and does well as she switches between singing, whispering, and yelling. There are also lots of unexpected shifts in the piece that keep you on your toes. Great song (and band, more generally). Glideascope – Istanbul The song’s slow beat and piano create a starry-night ambiance, but then the urban beat, scratches, and trash-can-lid percussion bring it into the city lights. The background flute and chanting that enter later help the song transcend genre and bring the unbridled wilderness associated with folk music into the city, too. The city is a wilderness of all kinds, I suppose? Planetary Nights Planetary Nights This is a trippy blues song that creates a different nighttime wilderness than Glideascope. The background effects and slow guitar create an ambiance that is made concrete with the lead vocal. Think hippies in a sleepy daze, lying around a bonfire together in a field in the middle of nowhere looking up at the sky and discussing its infinite tie-dye and paisley possibilities. Then you have an idea of what this song is like. Bone Gunn Wild River (Burning Bridges Mix) This song has a galloping beat and many unexpected twists and turns, such as a cowbell keeping a beat with electronic effects trying to overpower it. Whispered vocals give the song’s poetry a further sense of urgency before it becomes an almost rallying chant for those who are often rendered invisible. I particularly love the folk dance interrupted by the beat of hammering metal. Olafur Arnalds – 3055 I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it and have been listening to it constantly. Its haunting beginning on the piano reminds you of an autumn rain. The violin is sorrowful as it is influenced by the steadiness of the piano. However, as melancholy as it is, background chords, especially towards the middle of the song, restore hope, as if the sun is peaking through and the rainbow is forming. The transience of that display of light is upsetting, as sensed by the violin and the still-pattering piano-rain, but the percussion and volume break you of the sad spell and so you relish the moment and the happiness it brings all the more. I especially love the plucked strings at the end with the fervent piano. Promos Well Told Tales I Should Be Writing Geek Pantheon Heat Flash Untrue Tales From Beyond Fiction What did you think of this episode? Why not email us, call the Astral Audio hotline at 206-338-2138, or leave us a review on iTunes!

Ariel Palooza Day 2 (Right click, download, and experience.) From the creator of the Astral Audio Experience, Astral Audio Extra, Astral Audio Double Feature, and last year s Halloween Special comes the event of the fall season. Hailed as an onslaught of entertainment for your ears; Astral Audio Productions teams up with Ariel Publicity to unleash upon the masses . . . Ariel Palooza! UnderWhelmed – Freak Heavy sound pulls you right in with an unanswerable question. The lead singer’s voice is reminiscent of Nickelback’s, but the band’s overall sound is much heavier. The lyrics are as simple as the message that comes across. I love the bridge in this song where the lyrics are perhaps most powerful as they prepare to break back into the chorus. Cyanide – Lunacy This song’s introduction is very techno-like and sounds almost like something you would hear at a club or roller-rink. The lyrics are not comprised of your typical rap topics; instead, Cyanide talks about zombies, serial killers, and insanity! His rhymes are clever and fun but warning, there is some profanity, drug references, and graphic descriptions. I could see this song used for a gory showdown in a horror/slasher movie. Ten Year Vamp – Pleasures (That I Call Mine) The song jumps right into its groove and you quickly notice that they sound a little like The Donnas (not that that’s a bad thing!). The lead vocalist has a strong voice and lots of aggressive energy; the heavy beat pushes the song along as she rocks out to her desires. Several quick shifts give the song a few unexpected twists. David Packouz Carpe Diem! An awesome, catchy percussion introduction makes way for some intense guitar work. The vocals begin as a raspy whisper that coincides with the story, but they then become the powerful male vocalist of the rock world. His voice maintains its clarity so you can understand the lyrics easily. Great message (can you guess what it is?) and sound (borderline prog rock). Million Dollar Mouth Space Out The band is reminiscent of Incubus and Bush and yet it definitely has its own sound, too. There is some spaciness to the song in terms of its sound—it is simultaneously distant and in your face—and the rhythm is great. I love the sound of the bridge and chorus; the song is like a modern space odyssey. JJ Sinatra – Spittin’ Forever This piece has a trippy introduction with a light keyboard sound that almost prepares you for a soft pop song, but then the male vocal breaks in, surprising you with a slow rap. The lyrics tell about the creative process and the need to share the results. The song is catchy and powerful, though a warning because of some mild language. I particularly love the outro that almost sounds like a cry let out into the world. Promise Lab – Burned Again A heavy beginning for a song that makes a lot of use of the guitar’s whammy bar and the band’s awesome lead vocalist. There is little variation in the song until the bridge, but the band has an awesome sound nonetheless that is especially great for rocking out in the car (I speak from experience). Promos Nobilis Tumbler Trapping A Duchess What did you think of this episode? Why not email us, call the Astral Audio hotline at 206-338-2138, or leave us a review on iTunes! This has been an Astral Audio production in association with Ariel Publicity. Special thanks to Michelle Quirk for writing the reviews in this episode.

Ariel Palooza Day 1 (Right click, download, and experience.) From the creator of the Astral Audio Experience, Astral Audio Extra, Astral Audio Double Feature, and last year s Halloween Special comes the event of the fall season. Hailed as an onslaught of entertainment for your ears; Astral Audio Productions teams up with Ariel Publicity to unleash upon the masses . . . Ariel Palooza! Jessie Murphy – In the Woods This song sounds like something from Loreena McKennitt and draws you in with the rhythm and a sense of sheer curiosity. It has a good folk-like sound, though you can feel the girls’ wanting to rock out a little. Their harmonies are beautiful and make the song haunt you for days (in the best of ways). This song makes you want to dance or make out with someone in a forest somewhere. Perhaps with a childhood sweetheart. Kalliopi Fire and Sea Beautiful voice draws you in, as does the almost traditional Greek melody and voice nuances. A slow and lazy beat with the occasional guitar riff allows you to focus on her soft whispers, like tendrils creeping in and mesmerizing you. There’s a great climax when turmoil is made clear by the screaming guitar and the clashing layers of voices. You are left with the impression of slow, difficult, and life-changing journeys. KaiserCartel Oh No This song has an old folk-rock, roadhouse blues kind of sound and is slightly reminiscent of Regina Spektor. The male chorus harmonies are a great touch and the song closes with a cool chord shift that makes you think twice. Clara Bellino Potential Criminal This is clearly a story told through a light, upbeat pop song. The building rhythm pulls you right in and the hilarious chorus raises questions about how legal US immigrants feel in their newly-adopted country (as well as about how we “typical” Americans live and think). Includes clever uses of the national anthem. The guitar bridge leaves room for the imagination to create an elaborate immigration/assimilation montage. The use of the last line is very poignant. Jennings – Umbrella Upon first hearing this song you ask, “what the fuck is this?” but then you feel the pit-pattering of rain in the beat and the soft breeze of the background vocal. When the lyrics start, you get it. The lead singer’s soft voice makes this a very heartfelt and inviting version of the song. It’s simple with a refreshing a cappella sound. Monika Jalili Dance of the Stars The song’s traditional drum and guitar sound pulls you immediately in, then the strings solidify your interest in this gypsy-folk-sounding piece. It makes you want to dance under the moon (hence the title of the song, I suppose). I have no idea what she’s saying since the song is Iranian, but her voice is clear, beautiful, and operatic (obviously trained) and carries with it a great deal of history. The melody is simultaneously haunting and inviting, the rhythm is solid, and the song fails to be repetitive. Awesome. Dala – Fortress This piece has a slow, lazy beginning and the typical soft-yet-powerful female-folk-singer voice. Beautiful harmonies and a quick guitar lament as they tell the tale of two people from different worlds who are afraid to love one another. More generally, this band has a great sound (as you’ll hear later). Promos paul elard cooley Kate Of Mind Frequency Of Fear Down From 10 Fetidus What did you think of this episode? Why not email us, call the Astral Audio hotline at 206-338-2138, or leave us a review on iTunes! This has been an Astral Audio production in association with Ariel Publicity. Special thanks to Michelle Quirk for writing the reviews in this episode.

Your energy is not infinite, point yours endeavours worthy of it s expenditure If you want what you hear, just follow the links to the songs in the playlist below to get them. Warm It Up 00:00 The Black Seeds Take Your Chances | Free Download 04:36 Shane Alexander Outside the Lines Crank It Up 09:00 Planetary Nights NYC 11:56 8 Ball Aitken Outback Booty Call 14:28 Underwhelmed Freak 17:53 Loomis Sweetness 20:35 Stone Machine Dirty Sweet | Free Download 26:23 The Dandy Warhols When The Talk Radio Breaks (Talk Radio Remix) 29:48 Assembly of Dust All That I Am Now (feat. Richie Havens) 33:05 Rachelle Van Zanten Halo | Free Download 35:40 The Prime Movers Back In Line | Free Download 38:33 Meditronica The Third Planet | Free Download 43:27 Charlie Hunter Welcome to Frankfurt | Free Download 46:24 Fred The Lights Cool It Down 51:23 JC Campbell - Fortune 55:13 Shannon Hurley Matter of Time Run Time 1:00:15 Cadence Revolution #135 (mp3) Cadence Revolution is sponsored by Share this on del.icio.usDigg this!Share this on FacebookAdd this to Google BookmarksPost this to MySpaceStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponSeed this on NewsvineTweet This!

The essentials of happiness are; something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. If you want what you hear, just follow the links to the songs in the playlist below to get them. Warm It Up 00:00 Beat Pharmacy Sunshine (Dub) | Free Download 06:54 Dirty Cover Digital Love (feat. Deep Division) | Free Download Crank It Up 12:20 4 To The Bar Make Me Sweat | Free Download 16:33 Peacekeepers Mint Light (Peacekeepers Remix) | Free Download 23:52 DJ Bitman El Diablo | Free Download 26:51 Cuba Libre Hola (Cuba Libre Remix) | Free Download 30:50 The Pimps Of Joytime Street Sound (Nikodemus Remix) 38:06 Benjamin Bates On My Feet (This World Needs More People Like You!) | Free Download 41:11 Latin Soul Syndicate Shake It | Free Download 44:34 Steve Ellington Band Maida Vale | Free Download 47:12 Naga Que Belleza | Free Download Cool It Down 51:34 Juana Molina Rudo Y Cursi | Free Download 56:00 Steen Thottrup To You Run Time 1:00:58 Cadence Revolution #134 (mp3) Cadence Revolution is sponsored by Share this on del.icio.usDigg this!Share this on FacebookAdd this to Google BookmarksPost this to MySpaceStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponSeed this on NewsvineTweet This!

1] Top Johnny - "Kick It" - 2] Ju-Taun (photo left) - "Go Slow" {Ariel Cyber PR} - - - {Music Video} 3] Kindred Souls - "Whatchagonnado" (free download) 4] Hollow Horse - "Do What You Do Best" (by permission from their "Beggarstown" CD) 5] Promo - Karmyn Tyler's Vocal Studio (discounts for EMB listeners!) 6] Ron Rutherford - "Unlucky Love" 7] Police On The Scene (Episode 151 - Summer Safety from NCPC) 8] Rob Blackledge - "Early Morning Riser" (played by permission from Rob's "Inside These Walls" CD) - 9] Chris Kerby - "Lift This Fog" 10] Steve McLeod - "Winter Love" 11] JJ Soul Band - "I've Been Had Again" 12] Nashville Session Players * - "Brother Martin" 13] The Groove Mine - "Psychosis" - *Presented as part of the Michael Moss Music Diddy, episode #17) Download the New 30 Sec. Ed's Mixed Bag Show Promo Karmyn Tyler Store Page Karmyn Tyler Vocal Studio Also heard on this episode, The Onion Radio News Exclusive offers from Ed's Mixed Bag and GoDaddy eMusic free trial brought to you by Ed's Mixed Bag

Remember, happiness doesn t depend on who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think If you want what you hear, just follow the links to the songs in the playlist below to get them. Warm It Up 00:00 Ocean Shiver Another Day | Free Download 05:02 The Orb A Beautiful Day Crank It Up 11:10 Albert Cummings Girls To Shame | Free Download 15:26 Ash Grunwald Hey Baby | Free Download 18:09 Black Crowes Goodbye Daughters of The Revolution 22:12 Underwhelmed Washed Away 26:03 Guards of Metropolis Perfect World 28:51 Five Star Fall Five Star Fall 32:25 The Garland Cult Talking With Aliens (Steve Bronski Edit) | Free Download 35:23 Random Soul Music Is My Life | Free Download 41:36 Sally Shapiro Miracle (Bogdan Irkuk Remix) | Free Download 48:24 Kristine W Love is the Look (Love to Infinity If Hooks Could Kill Radio) | Free Download Cool It Down 52:10 Beat Pharmacy Sunshine | Free Download 58:52 Dubmatix Ain t Got No Love Dub | Free Download Run Time 1:03:19 Cadence Revolution #128 (mp3) Cadence Revolution is sponsored by Share this on del.icio.usDigg this!Share this on FacebookAdd this to Google BookmarksPost this to MySpaceStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponSeed this on NewsvineTweet This!

Spy for Hire Songs Played - As Good As New (short) - Luck - The Moontower - Motorcycle - Things Used to Be Good Get the Music! Band Links Spy for Hire web site Spy for Hire on Facebook Spy for Hire on MySpace Ariel Publicity Architek One Associated Links Association of Music Podcasting Blubrry Podcast Network Audio Gumshoe on MySpace Enter coupon code pod16 or blu16 to get 10% off your entire order at GoDaddy.com Special thanks to Bob Taylor and Drew Hardwal for their voice talents on Audio Gumshoe. Please visit their sites, as well as Rich s voiceover site, for your voiceover needs. The audio file for this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

So finally the second ArielCyberPR episode of the StamPodCast after all the bummers I coused my self by upgrading WordPress without making a back-up, and so screwing up my whole StamPodCast website. Luckily WordPress makes a back-up from the database automaticly, so in time, I will be restoring the old posts, but for now if your interested in the older episodes go check my page at Mevio. This episode, like episode 072 will be all about independent artists i found through ArielPublicity a great place to find the best new artists on the net. You can find Ariel @ arielpublicity.com and arielpublicity.net. There are a bunch of CD s to win in this episode, all you have to do is give me the name of the singer who sings the third song of the ArielPRMix, the song is called YouCanLeaveYourHatOn put the name of the singer in an e-mail together with your street address. and send it to me The first two e-mails with the right answer will get half of the stack i have CD s (about 20 in total) for free, but don t forget to put your street address in the e-mail otherwise the CD s will go to the next one. But I also have two other tracks for you, the first one is a track from the new Ekayani and the Tom Glide Space album Yoga on the Dancefloor the track is called GauraPahu If you go to xtratrancecast.com you can listen to XtraTraxcast 004 where i did a little interview with Ekayani and Tom and I play 4 more tracks from this amazingly brilliant dance/world/reggae dub/space album. The second track I play before we start the ArielMix is from Strive, Strive is from Chicago, brought to my attention by Dave Lindsay from GoDigital and while I was listening to the album I had a wonderful flashback or deja vu,  the music and Dericks voice made me think of and remember Brian Ferry with Roxy Music, remember that band? Grand stuff. In episode 074 I ll play a few more Strive tracks so stay tuned in to the StamPodcast. Now enjoy the music!! Tracklist: Ekayani GauraPahu MySpace XtraTraxCast 004 the podcast with the interview + 4 tracks.  Facebook Ekayani Facebook Tom Strive Fire   GoDigital Phashara I Gotchya    Ariel MySpace SugarBlue Cold blooded man    Ariel MySpace CDBaby ? ? ? ?   You can leave your hat on ? ? ? ? N-Side Succession in Repression   Ariel MySpace CDBaby KarmaCoda Something   Ariel MySpace CDBaby CoreyHarris Heathen rage   Ariel MySpace DreamClone Get amped   Ariel MySpace CDFreedom TheUgliStick Leaving birmingham   Ariel MySpace The Pimps Of Joytime funky brooklin   Ariel MySpace TempleOfSoul anna   Ariel MySpace Thanks to all the artists for giving me the chance to play their tracks and BIG thanks to Ariel for doing such a great job. If you liked the show please tell at least one of your friends, you can also leave me some feedback just send me an e-mail. Or leave your message or other things you have for me, at the drop.io StamPodCast dropbox And you are allowed to tell all your friends about this show of course. If you subscribe to the show, you ll get all the new episodes delivered to your Pc or Mac as soon as it is uploaded. Here and on my website you ll find the rss feed to subscribe. What ever you do enjoy yourself and the music. You can also find me and the StamPodCast @: Facebook, Myspace, Mevio, LastFM, Boomr, Hyves and Blubrry

Astral Audio Update 2 (Right click, download, and experience.) In this much needed and long awaited update, I talk about Scott Sigler s upcoming hardcover release, and how you should pre-order it. Speaking of donations, I mention a holliday charity drive being put on by Ariel Publicity. (Charities I would like for you to consider will be at the end of this post.) I bring up the spectre of Astral Audio Experience: Episode 6. Look for it in two weeks. I mention Chris Brogan, and how Astral Audio Productions is connected with him. I briefly discuss Mark Jeffrey s novel Max Quick Book 2: The Two Travelers. And finally: More details are given regarding the big Audio Art Project. I want you to participate. Send me your auditions for it if you are interested. The goal is to have artists pass the file from contributor to contributor; the group on an email list which I will create when all parties have signed up. We will keep in communication to make sure each artist knows what the other is doing with the file.   If you d like to donate, please consider one of these charities.   MusiCares MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. Website Link: http://www.grammy.com/MusiCares/ Donation Link: https://www.grammy.com/MusiCares/Donate/Donations/MusiCaresDonation.aspx?comp=0 Musicians on Call Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization formed in 1999, brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Musicians On Call uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, families and caregivers. Website: http://www.musiciansoncall.org Donation Link: http://www.musiciansoncall.org/index.htm?id=10612 s musical score, cannot return until the musicians return. Facing rising housing costs, a shortage of decent units, and a national mortgage crisis, the Musicians Village is providing local musicians and other qualifying partner families the opportunity to own a home in a thriving community of committed individuals and families. Conceived by Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis, the Musicians Village will consist of 70 single-family, Habitat-constructed homes and 10 rental units for the older music masters of New Orleans. Its centerpiece will be the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, dedicated to the music education and development of homeowners and others who will live nearby. Website: http://www.habitat-nola.org/projects/musicians_village.php Donation Link: https://secure.toolsfororgs.com/habitat-nola.org/donate/donateonline.php Mr. Holland s Opus Foundation The Mr. Holland s Opus Foundation (MHOF) donates new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide, in an effort to give youngsters the many benefits of music education, help them to be better students and inspire creativity and expression through playing music. Because of the financial and in-kind support of concerned and motivated music lovers, more than 500,000 young students have new opportunities and experiences available to them. They have been given something that will generate lifelong benefits and memories. Teachers, parents and those in their community see every day how much this simple thing, giving a child an instrument to play, can change their life forever. In eleven years, 746 music programs and 103 schools in six states affected by Hurricane Katrina are now giving their students a better music education experience because of widespread financial and in-kind support. Website: http://www.mhopus.org Donation Link: http://www.mhopus.org/donors.asp If you are interested in helping the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, there are several ways to be involved! Donate by mailing a check or an instrument: MHOF accepts donations of gently used band and orchestral instruments. We cannot accept pianos, organs or guitars. To donate, please send your well-packaged instrument to the address below, and include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address inside the package. To expedite processing of your donation, we will accept an appraisal from a qualified music dealer of your choosing. Please include, on the dealer s official letterheard or form, the appraised value and description of your instrument. MHOF will send you a letter of thanks, with the appraised value for tax purposes. If you cannot have the instrument appraised, MHOF will have it appraised for you. Mail to: The Mr. Holland s Opus Foundation 15125 Ventura Blvd. Suite 204 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Donate by phone: Call the Foundation at 818.784.6787 to contribute using your credit card.

Astral Audio Extra: Episode 8 (Right click, download, and experience.) In this episode: We begin with songs performed by Fido X and Michal Mirrored Cielecki. You are treated to my Shameless Bit to promote the interview I did for the Shameless Plugcast. We discuss what the devistating tag team of the Hurricanes (Gustov and Ike) has done to make Astral Audio Experience Episode 6 that much later than intended and my upcoming move to Natchez Mississippi which might throw a monky wrench into the schedule. We next play songs by Amadeuss, Toby Emerson, and Declan Cole. Paul Fischer joins the cast of the Astral Audio Experience. (Does this mean we will become even more distracted with the ADDCast influence? Oh look, a shiny cursor!) Apollo Productions and Zircon are featured next. You are introduced to Jace Edwards who will be perminantly featured in Astral Audio Extra and Astral Audio Experience episodes. (We might get him to do some acting as well. You never know with the Self-Proclaimed Radio God .) Thanks to Ariel Publicity, G Tom Mac emerges from the shadows. (Still wondering how Cry Little Sister will be used in the major story plot?) And we close out the episode with a track from Difrent Proj(ect). All songs featured in this episode are curtacy of GarageBand.com. This has been an Astral Audio Production. Be sure to leave feedback by calling the Astral Audio hotline at 206-338-2138.

Astral Audio Extra: Episode 7 This episode, we feature four tracks by G Tom Mac from his most recent album. He is the guy who wrote and performed Cry Little Sister from the 1987 vampire flick, Lost Boys. He has given Astral Audio Productions permission to use the lyrics of that song as a plot device in Astral Audio Experience. What do we have planned? I won t say.  He might even help with the writing process so we do his song justice. You ll just have to stay tuned to find out what we have in store eh? Click the cover to visit his official website, and send him a note telling him that you came after hearing about him through us. Album Cover Script 6 of Astral Audio Experience: Episode 6 has been given to the cast. And as of this writing, we have several lines submitted. Auditions for several roles are up for grabs; most of them are recurring. You have three weeks to get them in. Send them to auditions(at)astralaudio.net. Here are the roles.   Assassin: (male; adult.) Lines (stammering) I-I know.   (hurriedly) Oh, it’s good. It’s good. I neutralized the target.   I m exhausted. The show lasted longer than I thought it would. He kept talking and thanking people and ..   (voice fading in) a perfect shot; he went down, and I left through the studio window. That s all she wrote.       Yes. The man who calls himself the Astral Guardian is dead.   The body? I didn t retrieve it. I m an assassin; not a morgue-dwelling coroner.   (nervously)Well, I was given the location and layout of the radio station, plus Magnus Porter’s work schedule. Hitting him at his home would have been easier and safer, but your people didn’t have anything on that, or any routes he took to work. So the only place to take him was at the radio station and not just at the station, mind you, but in the studio itself.     Oh yeah. Getting in there was tricky, but I managed it. Found a hiding place in the studio where no one could see me, not even the guy behind the mike. Waited for the early afternoon show, when the target would be there, he calls himself the Astral Guardian (snickers)The best time to strike was at the end of the show. You know, all went well, now everyone can rest easy while they switch to the network news. So he finishes finally and just when he’s about to sign off boom! One shot takes him in the back; one shot takes out the window behind me, and I’m out on a zip-line and away.     Of course. That’s why you hired me. Besides, when doing this kind of work, you have to get to your target unseen, strike, then get out fast.     What is   (in agony)My arm!! You’ve     The assassin screams, and we hear a savage tearing sound.(struggling through the pain)What is this?         (terrified)I shot him! I saw him hit the floor! Don t don t kill     (drawn out in pain)But Maaaster! Oh God! Oh God! God, please, no!     Servant 1: (male.) Lines You are late. The Master doesn t like to be kept waiting. And you should know better than to bring weapons in past that door. Hand them over. (clears throat) (sarcastic) Thank you. Come. I presume you have a good report. (thinking) The expression on your face tells me otherwise. You are frightened; frightened of what the Master will do if you have failed. (incredulous) Oh really. Well, if you succeeded, then why the pale look on your face? (sighs) If you say so. Still, the master will not take your story at face value; I can guarantee that. He s hell-bent on this Astral Guardian business. (pauses) But if you have done your job, then you have no worries. He has arrived, Master. But Master (cackles) Yes, yes. Master? Servant 2: (male or female.) Lines Master?   soldier 1: (male or female.) Lines (some distance away) Launcher ready! Target hit confirmed! Aye, sir.     Soldier 2: (male or female.) Lines (even further away) Roger! Launcher ready! Target hit! Looks like it was dead center as we drew it up, Sir! Aye, sir.     With the major stuff out of the way, there is more news. This Friday, August 8, 2008, marks the release of two books. Tee Morris, and Philippa Ballantine want you to buy them starting at 8:00 AM Pacific time on Amazon. As a bonus, you can download the free pdf versions in this post. http://www.chasingthebard.com/dm/digital_magic_freepdf.pdf http://teemorris.com/BB-PitchersPendant.pdf Further details will be announced on Friday; including links to the Amazon.com links for each book. Music in this podcast was provided by Ariel Publicity. Leave feedback at 206-338-2138.

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