Saturday, September 13, 2008

Travis Reitsma - September 13, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Travis Reitsma from Windsor, Ontario, as Artist of the Day.


Travis Reitsma plays folk and acoustic music. Travis is currently working with Eric Welton http://www.myspace.com/ericwelton who is a producer on Travis's current cd. Travis also sings often with Tara Watts http://www.myspace.com/taraelizabethwatts another lady that I would love to blog, one day. Travis will be playing at MILK at 10:00pm on September 13, so take the time to go down to MILK and check Travis, Enola Cola, Two for the Cascade and The Eric Arner Project


To find out more about Travis Reitsma, find out where he is playing during the FAM Fest http://www.famfest.ca/ and other events, check out his myspace at


http://www.myspace.com/tgreitsma


Cheers and Inspire :)


**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Artist of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions

Friday, September 12, 2008

Orly Vardy - September 12, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents the birthday girl ;) Orly Vardy from Isreal , as Artist of the Day.

Orly Vardy sings classical, pop and other music. Orly has 3 cd's out in Hebrew and has many songs in English. Orly's video "Only You Can - The Paparazzi Song" is truly inspiring. Today is Orly's birthday (although she wouldn't disclose how young she was, lol), so stop by take a listen to her music and don't forget to wish her a "Happy Birthday"!!

To find out more about Orly, watch the video, read about her career and listen to this amazing Soprano dubbed "The singer with the gentle voice", check out the Orly Vardy myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/orlyvardy

Cheers and Inspire :)

**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Artist of the Day Blogger at
http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions




Orly Vardy - Only You Can / The Paparazzi song from OrlyVardy on Vimeo.

Harvesting the FAM Fest - Sept 12, 13, 14, 2008 - Windsor, Ontario

http://www.myspace.com/harvestingthefamfestival


What a year, it has been! I am so full of gratitude for all those that have entered my life. I have learned from you and some of you have learned from me :) This is my dream, my vision and so much more to come :)

Today, I thought I would share with you some others that have a dream and a vision to help other musicians, artists and film makers :) Making it's 3rd year round the "Harvesting the Fam Festival" that happens in Windsor every year is celebrating their third year this weekend in Windsor, Ontario. Come on down and enjoy all the fun for only $10 a day or $20 for the WHOLE WEEKEND, that's right September 12, 13 and 14 for only $20 and you get the chance to enjoy 19 films, 64 artists and over 80 music acts! Where else can you get a better deal for the WHOLE weekend ;)

http://www.myspace.com/harvestingthefamfestival

Fam Fest 3 - http://www.famfest.ca/

Here is your ORGANIZING TEAM:
Murad Erzinclioglu - http://www.myspace.com/muradical - http://www.myspace.com/harvestingthefamfestival
Emily Copeland - http://www.myspace.com/harvestingthefamfestival
Daniel Bombardier - http://www.myspace.com/harvestingthefamfestival
Chad Howson - http://www.myspace.com/harvestingthefamfestival
Ben Young Hart - http://www.myspace.com/harvestingthefamfestival

Here is a complete day by day breakdown of the Festival (who's involved, where and when you can see their work):

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH (FILM):

The Loop: At The Corner of Chatham and Ferry
http://www.myspace.com/the_loop_bar

Doors: 2:30pm

3:00pm-5:00pm:

Driving Sideways - http://www.myspace.com/drivingsidewaysmovie
Orion Invasion -
Retraining For The Global Economy -
A Stolen Tandem Production -
Hot Twat -
Gary Blaze -

5:00pm-5:30pm: Intermission

5:30pm-7:30pm:

Protecting The Barn With Medicine -
The Eye Of Egypt -
Feather Hat -
Swinging From Vines -
Gingerlip Kids -

7:30pm-8:00pm: Intermission

8:00pm-10:00pm:

Vagrant -
Ten Dollar Tales - http://www.myspace.com/tendollartales
A Person Experiencer -
Shooting Donald -
The Secret of Jonny Strange -
The Projectionist -
Das Bank -
****

Terrace 285: 44 University Avenue Entrance

Doors: 8:00pm

The Comic Syndicate (Live Taping): 9:00pm
http://www.myspace.com/comicbooksyndicate
****

The Boom Boom Room: 315 Ouellette Avenue
http://www.myspace.com/boomboommyspace

Doors: 9:00pm

10:15 - What Seas, What Shores - http://www.myspace.com/whatseaswhatshores
11:15 - D-Bit 1 - http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=1033100
2:15 - CFX - http://www.myspace.com/detundcfx
1:15 - NME Flow -
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH (ART)

Terrace 285: 44 University Avenue Entrance

The Freak Show - 4:00pm-2:00am

Christian Aldo
Peter Baillie
Amy Bradley
Steph Copeland
David Creed
Rebecca Draisy
Dave Finch
Stephen Gibb
Tony Gray
G. Hawk
Nancy Johns
Dave Kant
Bob Labute
Sara Nickleson
Suspiria
Tracy Paterson
Victor Romao
Brandon Steen
Patrick Stevens
Cary Wilkins
Robert Wright

Fashion & Jewelry (Upstairs) - 4:00pm-10:00pm

Dilly Daisy
The Other Bird
Petey The Troll
Melissa Rae W
Winged Beast Outfitters

Performances From:

10:30 - Pique with Steve Ward - http://www.myspace.com/stevewardtrombone
11:30 - 87 Things For The Future - http://www.myspace.com/87thingsforthefuture
12:30 - iNSiDEaMiND
****

Pellissier Street Gallery: 510 Pellissier Street - 6:00pm-2:00am

Prem Alan & Lucie Rivard
Tena Campbell
Crustina & Robert Von Woodrich
D3N!@L
Chad Howson
Daniel Keeler
Keith Ledoux
Jen Lopez
Jeremie Marcoux
Ron Marston
Alex Mitchell
George Palmer
Jenifer Slavik Forget

DJ Sets From: Kero & Waseem
****

Milk Coffee Bar: 68 University Avenue - 6:00pm-2:00am

Anna Frenette -
Vincent Franzoi - http://www.facebook.com/people/Vincent_Franzoi/505752186
Bree Gaudette - http://www.imagekind.com/MemberProfile.aspx?MID=b610d894-d393-4f54-9e07-6bbf18c8734a
Gerald Mcquire -
Walter Patrichyn -
Shabaz -

Performances From:

10:00 - Enola Cola -
11:00 - Travis Reistma - http://www.myspace.com/tgreitsma
12:00 - Two For The Cascade - http://www.myspace.com/twoforthecascade
1:00 - The Eric Arner Project - http://www.myspace.com/xisanote
****

The Phog Lounge: 157 University Avenue West - 6:00pm-2:00am
http://www.myspace.com/phoglounge
http://thephogblog.blogspot.com/

Rachel Loscher -
Melissa Rae W -
(wh)y.m.e.(??) - http://www.myspace.com/soundsbywhyme
Maryam Yousif -

Performances From:

9:15 - Ictus - http://www.myspace.com/ictustoronto
10:15 - Aquila - http://www.myspace.com/aquilametal
11:15 - The Original Lady Eyes - http://www.myspace.com/theoriginalladyeyes
12:15 - Street Pharmacy - http://www.myspace.com/streetfarmacy
1:15 - Make Me Young -
****

Rogues Gallery Comics: 327 Chatham Street – 4:00pm-8:00pm
http://www.myspace.com/rogueswindsor
http://www.rgcomics.com/site/index.php

Chantal W. -
Tony Gray -
Big Wyll Johnson - http://www.myspace.com/bigwyll
George Rizok -
****

Sanctuary Tattoo: 225 Dougall Avenue – 4:00pm-8:00pm
http://www.myspace.com/sanctuarytattoos

Peter Baillie - http://peterbaillie.com/main.html
Rob Brown -
Brendan Burke - http://www.myspace.com/brendanburke
Tracey Paterson -
****

422 Pellissier Street – 4:00pm-10:00pm

Kara Calis http://theojanssen.ca/resources/Kara_Calis_glasswork.html & Mary Palmer
Diane Clinton -
Enola Cola -
Jason Deary -
Mary Ellen Kellington - http://es-es.facebook.com/people/Mary_Ellen_Kellington/636507227
Jesse Martinez -
Rachel K. Olsen - http://www.facebook.com/people/Rachel_K_Olsen/122706516
Chelsea Uphoff - http://www.facebook.com/people/Chelsea_Uphoff/515085866
Tara Watts - http://www.myspace.com/taraelizabethwatts
****

Artcite: 109 University Avenue West - 4:00pm-8:00pm
http://www.myspace.com/artciteinc
http://www.artcite.ca/

Karine Giboulo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/smurfmatic/2306818524/
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH (MUSIC)

The WAMM Stage: Chubby Pickle: 762 Ouellette Avenue
http://www.myspace.com/chubbypickleconcerts
http://thechubbypickle.com/

3:40 - The Rucks - http://www.myspace.com/punkrucks
4:40 - The Tree Streets - http://www.myspace.com/thetreestreets
5:40 - Hard Sell -
6:40 - The Treehouse Kids -
7:40 - Days Fade - http://www.myspace.com/daysfadeband
8:40 - The Lyricists - http://www.myspace.com/thelyricists
9:40 - Blurt - http://www.myspace.com/blurt
10:40 - MicLordz & Sauce Funky - http://www.myspace.com/miclordzmusic
11:40 - 2 Mics & A Kit - http://www.myspace.com/2micsandakit
****

The CJAM Stage @ The Room: 255 Ouelette Avenue
http://www.255downtown.com/room/

4:00 - Another Saturday Knight - http://www.myspace.com/anothersaturdayknight
5:00 - Michou - http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=26411880
6:00 - The Green Room - http://www.myspace.com/tothegreenroom
7:00 - James OL & The Villains - http://www.myspace.com/jamesol
8:00 - Same Latitude As Rome -
9:00 - Citywide Vacuum - http://www.myspace.com/citywidevacuum
10:00 - Solidarity - http://www.myspace.com/solidrockband
11:00 - Square Root of Margaret - http://www.myspace.com/squarerootofmargaret
12:00 - Self Centre - http://www.myspace.com/selfcentre
1:00 – Interior Project - http://www.myspace.com/theinteriorproject
****

The Boom Boom Room: 315 Ouelette Avenue
http://www.myspace.com/boomboommyspace
http://www.boomboomroom.ca/

4:20 - Furs - http://www.myspace.com/musicbyfurs
5:20 - Keyz
6:20 - Ms.Tek
7:20 - Kero - http://www.myspace.com/djkero
8:20 - Dante - http://www.myspace.com/switchhiphop
9:20 - Perilelle - http://www.myspace.com/perilellemusic
10:20 - Aleph 1 - http://www.myspace.com/aleph1band
11:20 - United States of Mind - http://www.myspace.com/usmdet
12:20 - Vex - http://www.myspace.com/djvexs
****

The Loop: Corner of Chatham and Ferry
http://www.myspace.com/the_loop_bar
http://www.loopwindsor.com/

4:40 - Tyburn Tree - http://www.myspace.com/tyburntree
5:40 - Poughboy - http://www.myspace.com/poughboy
6:40 - Canada South Entertainment - http://www.myspace.com/canadasouth
7:40 - The Peace Leeches - http://www.myspace.com/thepeaceleeches
8:40 - Explode When They Bloom - http://www.myspace.com/explodewhentheybloom
9:40 - Academy - http://www.myspace.com/academyentertainment
10:40 - Keepin' 6 - http://www.myspace.com/keepin6
11:40 - Intra Merridian - http://www.myspace.com/intrameridian
12:40 - Blasternaut - http://www.myspace.com/blasternautmusic
****

Milk Coffee Bar: 68 University Avenue

4:00 - Dial 81 - http://www.myspace.com/dial81
5:00 - Coffee Sandwich - http://www.myspace.com/coffeesandwich
6:00 - Asylum 7 - http://www.myspace.com/asylum7
7:00 - Bridget - http://www.myspace.com/acousticbridget
8:00 - Eric Welton - http://www.myspace.com/ericwelton
9:00 - Bree Gaudette - http://www.imagekind.com/MemberProfile.aspx?MID=b610d894-d393-4f54-9e07-6bbf18c8734a
10:00 - Coco Love Alcorn - http://www.myspace.com/cocolovealcorn
11:00 - Andrew Mcleod - http://www.myspace.com/andrewmacleodmusic
12:00 - Tara Watts - http://www.myspace.com/taraelizabethwatts
1:00 - Daniel Keeler - http://www.myspace.com/dannykeeler
****

The Coach & Horses: Corner of Chatham and Ferry
http://www.myspace.com/thecoach_windsor

4:20 - Dark Stanley
5:20 - Silent Movie Type - http://www.myspace.com/silentmovietype
6:20 - Twilight Sentinels - http://www.myspace.com/twilightsentinels
7:20 - Final Fall - http://www.myspace.com/finalfall
8:20 - Muzzin - http://www.myspace.com/muzzin
9:20 - Shau James
10:20 - Dreams Destruction - http://www.myspace.com/dreamsdestruction
11:20 - The Stiff Wires - http://www.myspace.com/thestiffwires
12:20 - The Tyres - http://www.myspace.com/thetyres
****

The Phog Lounge: 157 University Avenue West
http://www.myspace.com/phoglounge
http://thephogblog.blogspot.com/

4:40 - Stone Piper
5:40 - (wh)y.m.e.(??) - http://www.myspace.com/soundsbywhyme
6:40 - High Mother - http://www.myspace.com/highmother
7:40 - Mobil
8:40 - Firelife - http://www.myspace.com/thefirelife
9:40 - This Is Me, As A Woman - http://www.myspace.com/thisismeasawoman
10:40 - Kadro - http://www.myspace.com/kadromusic
11:40 - Vice Verses
12:40 - Salt of the Chief Cornerstone - http://www.myspace.com/saltinfo
********

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Canadian Idols - September 11, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Theo Tams and the Canadian Idol Top 10 as Artist's of the Day

This years Canadian Idol had no exception to the rule.
http://www.ctv.ca/idol/gen/Home.html and myspace http://www.myspace.com/canadianidol5

They started with over 10,000 auditions, 10 made it and the final 2 sang it off last night. In my words, they are all winners :) ** Note - I do not watch these shows for reasons of my own BUT my mom told me I had to watch last night as she thought they were all winners :) so I did.


CANADIAN IDOL for 2008 - THEO TAMS

Theo Tams sings his new single "SING" which is available for download - http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=gP85MzpuzrY

Theo Tams myspace - http://www.myspace.com/theotams

Theo's Canadian Idol Blog -
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_theo_tams/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

CANADIAN IDOL RUNNER UPS

MITCH MacDONALD

Mitch MacDonald - as seen here on youtube - http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=D4ItaKDknd4

Mitch's Canadian Idol blog -
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_mitch_macdonald/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

JAKE GOLD

Jake Gold myspace - http://www.myspace.com/therealbigrudejake

Jake's Canadian Idol blog -
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080731/blogs_Jake_Gold/20080801/?s_name=idol2008

SEBASTIAN PIGGOT

Sebastian's myspaces - http://www.myspace.com/sebastianpigott and http://www.myspace.com/sebastianpigottmusic

Sebastian's Canadian Idol blog - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_sebastian_pigott/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

MOOKIE MORRIS

Mookie's myspaces - http://www.myspace.com/themookieexperience and http://www.myspace.com/blindsightsounds

Mookie's Canadian Idol blog - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_mookie_morris/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

MARK DAY

Mark's Canadian Idol blog -
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_mark_day/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

KATHERINE ST. LAURENT

Katherine's Canadian Idol blog - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_katherine_st-laurent/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

EARL STEVENSON

Earl's myspace - http://www.myspace.com/earlstevensonandtheearlybirds

Earl's Canadian Idol blog - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_Earl_stevenson/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

DREW WRIGHT

Drew's myspace - http://www.myspace.com/drewwrightsmusic

Drew's Canadian Idol blog -
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_drew_wright/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

AMBERLY THIESSEN

Amberly's myspace - http://www.myspace.com/amberlylydda

Amberly's Canadian Idol blog - http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080723/amberley_blog1_080723/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

ADAM CASTELLI

Adam's myspace - http://www.myspace.com/adamcastelli

Adam's Canadian Idol blog -
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080728/blogs_adam_castelli/20080728/?s_name=idol2008

I would love to personally thank all the musicians that were involved including the others 10,000 that had auditioned as I know how important it is to "Live Your Dream" Please don't be afraid to add to to your friends list on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions or read my blog at http://www.gjkpromotions.com

Congratulations again to everyone one of you, YOU ARE ALL WINNERS IN MY HEART ;)

Thanks mom ;)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Demuredin - September 10, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Demuredin from Mandeville, Louisiana, as Artist of the Day.
Demuredin plays metal death metal and black metal music. Demuredin is; Brian, Christine, David, Dustin, Shane and Jeff. You can check out Demuredin this Saturday (Sept 13) at The High Ground Venue in Metairie, Lousiana or Sept 20 at the Necrofest at Club Phoenix in Slidell, Lousiana.

To find out more about Demuredin, grab some banners, watch some studio videos and listen to the metal sounds of Demuredin, check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/demuredin

Cheers and Inspire :)

**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Artist of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions



RaBorn - September 9, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents RaBorn from Maui Bowi, as Artist of the Day.


RaBorn plays jungle, hip hop and reggae music. RaBorn has a single called "Feel Tis".


To find out more about Raborn, view some pics and listen to his amazing sounds check out the RaBorn myspace at


http://www.myspace.com/oneluvspace


Cheers and Inspire :)


**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Artist of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions

Monday, September 8, 2008

Trashy and The Kid - September 8, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Trashy and The Kid from Austin, Texas, as Artist of the Day.

Trashy and The Kid are a rock, glam and powerpop band. Trashy and the Kid are; Paul Tylar - vocals, The Fitz - guitar, Gary Tumnus - drums and Sledge Mayhem on bass. TATK has an EP out called "Run For Your Life".

You can learn about TATK on their website
http://www.trashyandthekid.com/Site/The_Band.html book Trashy and The Kid or go to http://trashyandthekid.mybisi.com/ where you can purchase t-shirts or their "Run For Your Life" EP.

To find out more about this amazingly diverse band, listen to their music, watch some videos and check out their tour schedule to see them soon at a venue near you, go to the Trashy and The Kid myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/trashythekid

Cheers and Inspire :)

**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Artist of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions




Sunday, September 7, 2008

Jon JMAC McCammon - September 7, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Jon "JMAC" McCammon from Canyon Country, U.S., as Artist of the Day.

Jon Jmac Cammon plays acoustic, rock and metal music.

Jon is a songwriter/composer who plays sings, drums and plays guitar. Jon is currently working on all aspects in the music industry and trying to make on-line projects more efficient. Looking to work with a songwriter/composer? Jon is your guy!

To find out more about Jon, look into working with him, watch a video and listen to this amazing multi-talented musician, check out the Jon "JMAC" McCammon myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/jonjmacmccammon

Cheers and Inspire :)

**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Artist of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions