Pat Catalano - Artist of the Day - August 16, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Pat Catalano from Chicago, Illinois, as Artist of the Day.

Pat Catalano plays rock, metal and experimental music. The Pat Catalano Live Band consists of; Pat Catalano - guitar and keys, John Catalano - guitar, Dean Pressley - vocals, Mike Mizery - bass and Mike Semerau on drums. Pat Catalano is releasing a solo cd "Only A Dream" later in 2008.

As Pat Catalano continues his journey to create new music, the Pat Catalano Band will only perform a few select times a year. As you listen to Pat, you realize what a musical genius he is. Most of Pat's music is instrumental although a couple songs that have lyrics. You can feel the inspiration that flows through his instruments in every song.

To find out more about Pat Catalano, the journey he has been on, sign his guestbook, chose your favorite song, see the products he endorses, listen to his amazing music and keep up to date on the cd release and upcoming shows, check out the Pat Catalano myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/patcatalanomusic

Cheers and Inspire :)

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"GoG" - August 15, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents "GoG" from Baden-Württemberg, Germany as Artist of the Day. These 2 websites are set up in German and English.

"GoG" plays afro-beat, experimental and other music. "GoG" plays the Didgeridoo and has been touring with Doris Neff http://www.goljo.com/ "GoG" has a cd called "Wobadaa" which can be purchased through cd Baby and is played on Woodroot web radio.

To find out more about "GoG", see what a Didgeridoo is and listen to it's unique sounds that it makes, watch some videos, purchase the "Wobadaa" cd, view some pics, find tour dates and of course listen to "Gog", check out his myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/wobadaa

(Personal Note; I had the priviledge of seeing one of my co-workers play the didgeridoo and found that it is one of the most amazing instruments. Take the time to listen to it's totally unique sound as "GoG" makes it talk to you ;)

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Shotgun Riot - August 14, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Shotgun Riot from London, UK. as Artist of the Day.

Shotgun Riot plays punk, hardcore and southern rock music. Shotgun Riot consists of; James Hamilton - vocals, Neil Lennon - guitar, Tom Brown - guitar, Adam White - bass and Chalky on drums. Their debut self-released EP "The Real Rock'n'Roll" was released on August 11, 2008 with the SGR EP release party tomorrow night (Aug 15), Hot Damn at the Purple Turtle in Camden.

To find out more about Shotgun Riot, watch the making of "The Real Rock and Roll", buy some t-shirts (more on order as they sold out), purchase the SGR new ep on the Big Cartel, read their blog and of course listen to the unique sounds of Shotgun Riot, check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/shotgunriot

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Kin Cain - August 13, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Kin Cain from Victoria, British Columbia, as Artist of the Day.

Kin Cain plays folk rock, folk and concrete music. This is a quote from his myspace that I found inspiring "I wish people would be more concerned with the outcome than the income."

Kin Cain had a goal after his first cd release in 1981, to preserve the songs of the First Nations. Now that his over 20 year journey is completed, he has returned to the studio. Kin Cain works with Band in Canada and is currently recording his second cd that will be released in December. Kin Cain will be touring in the near future, so check back to see when Kin Cain and the Band in Canada will be in your area.

To find out more about Kin Cain and watch for tour dates, check out his myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/canadianmusic

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Mindefect - August 12, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Mindefect from Galesburg, Illinois, as Artist of the Day.

Mindefect plays rock, metal and experimental music. Mindefect consists of; Kirk Walters "Free"- vocals, Brian Glasgow - guitar, Ryan Canier - bass and Kris Wingo on drums.

Mindefect has recently won a chance to play in New York being one of the top 4 bands in the "Rally for Music" contest http://www.rallyformusic.com/. Mindefect has a huge following which won them the "Verizon's Viewer's Choice Award" among Verizon Wireless users.

To find out more about Mindefect and how they intend to defect the world, join their chat room, watch a video, find out their tour schedule, find the lyrics to their songs and listen to their Mindefect to Defect music, check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/mindefect

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Lorelei Loveridge - August 11, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Lorelei Loveridge from Canada, Saudi Arabia and England as Artist of the Day.

Lorelei Loveridge plays tropical, acoustic, folk rock music. Lorelei Loveridge has made one cd "Endless Contradictions" and "Bakhoor" her 2nd cd is to be released fall of 2008. Lorelei Loveridge is the founder of Orderly Bazaar Records & Publishing, an artist-owned boutique label specialized in 'roots, rock, ethnic, jazz, fusion and other travel-related shenanigans' (taken from her website). Lorelei not only is a incredible songwriter but writes poetry. You can feel her journey experiences in the music she writes and plays.

Lorelei Loveridge's website named "Orderly Bazaar" http://www.loreleiloveridge.com/ is one of the most amazingly interesting websites I have ever seen. While Lorelei started her life journey in Canada, in 1996 decided to travel with her music to learn different sounds and experience different music cultures (to find out more, read her bio). Lorelei has been in 20 different countries since 1996 (read her news to find out where she has been) and currently resides in England. The Orderly Bazaar also contains her diary she has kept over the years, pictures that truly catch Lorelei in the middle of many world crisis, she has a discussion board, a links list (that every musician should keep) and under songs, a place that you can download Lorelei's gift of music. This singers website is truly a inspiring gift for all.

To find out more about Lorelei Loveridge, read her blog (very interesting stuff), her bio (short and long form), view some pics, check to see her busy concert schedule (as to where you can see her perform in person) and listen to the amazing sounds and music that Lorelei creates, check out her myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/loreleiloveridge

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Legendary "Soul Man" Issac Hayes dies suddenly at 65, Bernie Mac at 50

Now if the entertainment world wasn't rocked enough with the death of Bernie Mac at age 50, on Saturday, today Issac Hayes at age 65, passed away after being found beside his treadmill.

To view the CNN Issac Hayes story, click here
At this time the Hayes family is asking for privacy while dealing with their sudden loss.

To view the CNN Bernie Mac story click here

CNN news reported that Bernie Mac, Issac Hayes and Samuel L. Jackson had just finished working on the movie "Soul Man" which was to be released November 14, 2008.

To read the review by Peter Martin, click here

Our condolences go out to the friends and families of these 2 amazing legends.

Tommy Hill - August 10, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Tommy Hill from Fayetteville, Georgia, as Artist of the Day.

Tommy Hill plays country, rockabilly and "My Roots Are Showing" covers. Tommy Hill does his own; Lead & Backup Vocals, Piano and Midi Sounds, Bass, Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Dobro & Banjo.

When Tommy get's in the studio, magic comes through in his own music and the classics he plays. Tommy's website http://www.threechordhill.com/ has 4 cd's that he has made including "It's My Nickel In The Jukebox", "No Place Like Home", "Rough Mix" and "My Roots Are Showing". He has worked with many musicians over the years and as a result has 5 additional cd's/ep's; "DRT", "Savannah Red", "Savannah Red Revised", "Atominc Boogie" and "Dave Gosdin".

To find out more about Tommy Hill, his inspiration from Tommy Hill Sr. (a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, songwriter and independent record producer) and his uncle, Carl Smith (who was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame), his journey through the years and listen to this unbelievably talented musician, check out the Tommy Hill myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/tommyhill

Cheers and Inspire :)

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