DeepSkyTraveler - Artist of the Day for July 31, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents DeepSkyTraveler from around the U.S. as Artist of the Day.

DeepSkyTraveler plays rock, metal and alternative music. DeepSkyTraveler consists of Mark Moffre - vocalist, Bill "Faceless APe" Thomas - lead guitars and bass, and L. David Hesler "The Blackwater Project" - rhythm guitars and drums. When I had blogged earlier this year about collaborating music with other musicians, this is it at it's finest. These musicians are spaced out through the U.S. and add their tracks individually until they come up with the masterpiece that they are looking for. If you listen to their tracks, they are just amazing and so full of adventure.

If your looking for your everyday music, you will definately not find it here. You will find truly inspiring music that will rock your socks off. DeepSkyTraveler has a video challenge to make your own video for "The Rose and the Blade" in which you make a video and then add it to YouTube and they will link it to their YouTube page. This is a great opportunity for all inspiring film makers. They are also currently working on a new project called "The Grenade Pimp".

To find out more about DeepSkyTraveler, watch some videos, pick up some banners, learn more about "The Rose and the Blade" challenge, read their blog, learn how you can donate to their causes and listen to some amazing tracks, check out the DeepSkyTraveler myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/deepskytraveler

Cheers and Inspire :)

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The Rose & The Blade *video challenge*

Michael Cavanaugh - July 30, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Michael Cavanaugh from Boston, Massachusetts, as Artist of the Day.

Michael Cavanaugh plays acoustic, folk and indie music. Michael is not only a gifted singer/songwriter but also plays songs on the keyboard and guitar. Some call Michael the next "Acoustic Genius". Michael's music is available on SNOCAP for purchase.

To find out more about Michael, read his blog (which features his first video of "Destiny Calls"), watch the "Elyse" video, and listen to this amazing singer/songriter, check out the Michael Cavanaugh myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/mikecavanaugh

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Second Pass - Artist of the Day for July 29, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Second Pass from Toronto, Ontario as Artist of the Day.

Second Pass plays rock and grunge music. Second Pass consists of Paul Habert - VOX & Guitar, Steve "Noah" Pass - Lead Guitar, Andrew Buntain - Bass & Vocals and Richard Rizzo - Drums.
Second Pass has recently released an EP "One", which can be purchased through most internet outlets. They are also looking forward to getting back into the studio in the fall of 2008 and put out a cd. Second Pass is playing at "The Rivoli" on July 31 in Toronto.

To find out more about Second Pass, watch some video's, purchase there EP "One" and listen to some of this bands diversified music, check out the Second Pass myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/secondpass

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Kilo - Artist of the Day for July 28, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Kilo from New Orleans, Louisiana, as Artist of the Day.

Kilo plays club, r&b and hip hop music. Kilo has a passion for music and it shows with the 15,000 cd's he has sold through the retail underground and street sales. Kilo has also taken the time to complete a culinary arts degree and a dietary assistant but as you will hear his true love is in music.

Kilo has 2 cd's out, "Too Cold To Be A Hot Boy" and "Evolution" with another one on the way. Kilo has performed with many musicians including previous "Artist of the Day" Eurika http://artistofthedaybands.blogspot.com/2008/06/euricka-june-17-2008-artist-of-day.html#links Kilo is modest in saying he helped build "Bounce Rap" and claims he is the "Zulu King" of bounce rap. To find out more about "Bounce Rap" watch the video below.

To watch some videos, read the Kilo bio, find out where he is playing and listen to some awesome bounce music, check out the Kilo myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/neworleanskilo

Cheers and Inspire :)

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W.D. Gospel Singers - July 27, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents the W.D. Gospel Singers from Sacramento, California, as Artist of the Day.

W.D. Gospel Singers play gospel, soul and christian music. W.D. Gospel Singers have a cd, "My Everything" that was put out by Vesper Records in 2007. Their music is truly inspiring.

The W.D. Gospel Singers has been together since 1981 with a few changes to the group over the years. W.D. Gospel Singers now consists of Willie Washington, Charles Ward, Marcel Smith, Marcus Davis, Eugene Lomax, Anthony Brown, C.L. Fredricks and Louis Thompson.

To find out more about the W.D. Gospel Singers, read their whole bio since 1981, find out the contributions of the individual musicians and listen to this amazing gospel group, check out the W.D. Gospel singers myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/thewdgospelsingers

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Mojo Farmers - July 26, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Mojo Farmers from Tempe, Arizona as Artist of the Day.

Mojo Farmers plays rock, jam and psychedelic music. Mojo Farmers consists of Chris Losey - guitars and vocals, Bill Baker - guitars and vocals, Jim King - bass and vocals, Norm Herd - keyboard and vocals and Darin Lugar on drums.

Mojo Farmers have a temporary website http://www.mojofarmers.net/ with a new on on the way. Mojo Farmers has a flair for jamming and ensuring that all has a good time. There diversity in music shows. I enjoyed all the songs, but "Steal the Sun" was the one that stole my heart.
To find out more about Mojo Farmers, read their blog, find their EPK, watch some videos and listen to their music, check out the Mojo Farmers myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/mojofarmers

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Augury - Artist of the Day for July 25, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Augury from Montreal, Quebec, Canada as Artist of the Day.

Augury plays death metal, black metal and progressive music. Augury is powered by Patrick Loisel - vocals and guitars, Mathieu Marcotte - guitars, Dominic "Forest" Lapointed on bass and Etienne Gallo on Drums.

The Augury website (which is available in French and English) http://www.augurymetal.com/en/ has an awesome bio on all the members, lot's of pics, their tour dates and their first cd "Concealed". Augury is currently working on their second cd and have a huge tour planned to follow. If you look under discography you will find a Live video to "Beatus".

To find out more about Augury, read their blog, see more pics, watch the drummer session at the recording studio, find them on facebook and listen to their music, check out the Augury myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/augury

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Aurora Jane and Massive Change - Artist of the Day for July 24, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Aurora Jane and Massive Change from Australia, as Artist of the Day.

Aurora Jane and Massive Change plays fushion, funk and roots music. Aurora Jane and her band Masive Change consist of; Aurora Jane - vocals and guitar, Tim Bennett - bass, Dan Brown - keyboard and Rebecca Flatt on drums.

Aurora Jane just completed a 4 continent tour, where she toured Australia, India, Europe and Canada. Aurora Jane and the Massive Change has released their current album "Universal Language". Massive Change recently featured the talents of Nat Pa’a Pa’a (Blue King Brown), Mel Watson (Fruit), Arjun Sen (Indian guitar virtuoso), Ember Swift and Lyndell Montgomery in the studio on “Universal Language”. Aurora Jane regularly facilitates music workshops on remote Aboriginal communities as part of “Music Outback”.

To find out more about Aurora Jane, find out how to book this amazing singer and her band, watch a video, read her blog, and listen to their music, check out the Aurora Jane myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/aurorajane

Cheers and Inspire :)

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LuCiD bLuE - Artist of the Day for July 23, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents LuCiD bLuE from Tallahasse, FL as Artist of the Day.

LuCiD bLuE plays rock music. LuCiD bLuE consists of bassist/vocalist Nate Long, rhythm guitarist/vocalist Stace Sirmans, lead guitarist Justin Johnson and drummer Jon Rousseau.

LuCiD bLuE’s has 2 EP's out, "The Not Guilty EP" which features 3 songs and "To Make A Long Story Short" which features 6 songs. The song "Sometimes a Song is All You Need" is definately a chart topper.

To find out more about LuCiD bLuE, catch a bio, watch a teaser video, listen to their music and purchase one of their 2 ep's, check out the LuCiD bLuE myspace at

www.myspace.com/lucidbluerocks

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Rudy Currence - Artist of the Day for July 22, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Rudy Currence of Charlotte/Rock Hill, North Carolina as Artist of the Day.

Rudy Currence plays soul, r&b and pop music. Rudy is a multi talented, singer/songwriter musician that has many collaborations under his belt along with writing "Believe Me" for the "Bourne Identity soundtrack.

Rudy has an album out titled "More Than You'll Ever Know". He also received an ASCAP Songwriter Award in 2005. You can hear an interview and more of this amazing singer on the ASCAP website at http://www.ascap.com/audioportraits/rudycurrance.html

To find out more about Rudy, watch some videos, listen to his music and purchase his cd, check out the Rudy Currence myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/rudycurrencemusic

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Hellrazer - Artist of the Day for July 21, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Hellrazer from Calgary, Alberta as Artist of the Day.

Hellrazer plays metal music. Hellrazer consists of; DrZ - rhythm guitars and vocals,Hoss - lead and rhythm guitars, Kegger - drums, P.O.D. - bass.

Hellrazer has a self-titled cd out with 10 tracks that is available on itunes. Hellrazer has also been on a couple compilation cd's (read more on their myspace website). To find out more about Hellrazer, which radio stations you can hear them on, listen to their music and purchase their cd on tunes, check out the Hellrazer myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/hellrazermetal

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Nicole Hart and the NRG Band - Artist of the Day for July 20, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Nicole Hart and the NRG Band from New York, New York as Artist of the Day.

Nicole Hart and the NRG Band sings blues, funk and jam band. The members are Nicole Hart - lead vocals, tamborine and shakers, Lance Ong - musical director, keyboards and backing, Vonnie Hudson - Bass, Joe Piteo - drums.Special guests include - Gil Parris on guitar, Marc Shulman on guitar and Dave Moore on drums.

The Nicole Hart and the NRG Band's website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm5pY29sZWhhcnRhbmR0aGVucmdiYW5kLmNvbS8= has lot's of info and includes songs from the Nicole Hart and the NRG Bands cd "NRG Live", interviews and where you can purchase the cd. Their tour schedule is pretty full and even includes Nicole and Lance's wedding in Hawaii on August 8, 2008. The band also endorses EM Acoustics UK (see their myspace blog for more details).

To find out more about Nicole Hart and the NRG Band, see some pics, find the bio, find their extensive tour schedule, read the blog and of course listen to this diva and her bands music, check out there myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/nrgband

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Audarya - Artist of the Day for July 19, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Audarya from Salerno, Italy as Artist of the Day.

Audarya plays metal, psychedelic alternative music. Audarya consists of Eugenio aka Inketha on bass, guitars and synth with Sabrina on vocals. You can listen to Audarya on Forbidden Radio and Radio Freeweb. To find out more about this exceptional duo and listen to some amazing music, check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/theaudarya

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Shauna Burns - July 18, 2008 - Artist of the Day

GJK Promotions proudly presents Shauna Burns of Nevada, United States as Artist of the Day.

Shauna Burns plays alternative rock and celtic music. The band consists of; Piano & Vocals: Shauna Burns, Drums & Percussion: James Clark, Bass & Guitars: Ryan Tilby, Guitar: Steve Lemmon, Celtic Harp: Caroline Kemper and on Irish Wistle: Rick Kemper.

Shauna's website http://www.shaunaburns.com/ includes videos, photos, tour dates a bio and so much more.Shauna shares her experiences and journeys in her own blog at http://shaunaburns.livejournal.com/

Shauna has released 3 cd's; "Every Thought", "Desert Tune" and most recently "The Moon and the Fire Circle". Shauna is currently on the second half of The Moon and the Fire Circle Tour.

To find out more about Shauna Burns, join her facebook, send an e-card, listen to her music andpurchase a cd, check out the Shauna Burns myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/shaunaburns

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Providence - Artist of the Day for July 17, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents Providence from Spring Hill/Tampa, Florida as Artist of the Day.

Providence plays Christian alternative rock music. Providence consists of Jimmy Chisholm aka The Jim - vocals, Jared Coats aka J-Rad - lead guitar, Dean Pratt - guitar and bgv, Kevin Brown aka KB on drums and Chris Balasch on guitar and vocals.

Providence has been together for 4 years and are getting stronger and stronger as they grow and spread the word through their Christian alternative rock music. Providence has a new video out called "The Search" which is truly amazing. Providence is playing many venues, so take the time and check them out when they come to a city near you.

To find out more about Providence, get some ringtones, watch some videos, purchase singles of itunes, or "The Turning Point" cd, read their bio, listen to their music or watch "The Search" music video check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/providenceband

Cheers and Inspire :)

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Kadesha performs at The Workhouse Festival and the Rock N Roots Festival

You may remember a few weeks back I featured an amazing 15 year old singer/songwriter named Kadesha Affrica Drija http://artistofthedaybands.blogspot.com/2008/05/kadesha-may-8-2008-artist-of-day.html#links from South Wales.

Kadesha was kind enough to send me some links The Workhouse Festival - July 4, 5, and 6, 2008 http://www.myspace.com/workhousefestival and the Rock N Roots Festival http://www.rocknroots.co.uk/ Aug 23, 24 and 25, 2008 and would love for you all to come out and support her in her summer journey. This will be an excellent opportunity for this young artist to grasp what it's like to perform with some of the best and newest in the business :)

We wish that we could join Kadesha but (not in the cards this year) we want to send our hugs, kisses and all her dream wishes come to reality in this amazing journey she is about to discover.

Word of advice for Kadesha (and all first timers to festivals this summer) once you perform a festival there is no turning back, you will become hooked forever as there is no bigger "high" than playing in the open air and to all the wonderful fans that come out to support you. Festivals are a way of life and inspire you in ways that you never thought were possible :)
Don't say I didn't warn you ;)


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Dfest and Eventful hosts Battle of the Fans

http://www.myspace.com/dfest

EVENTFUL and dfest launch 'battle of the fans' COMPETITION FOR a musician to play on the main stage

Musicians Will Compete to Win a Spot on the Main Stage at Dfest in Tulsa, Okla., with Eventful Demand Empowering Fans to Decide the Winner

SAN DIEGO, CA – April 1, 2008 - Eventful and Diversafest (Dfest) today announced that musicians nationwide can register for the "Battle of the Fans" competitionto compete to perform on the main festival stage at Dfest. Now in its seventh consecutive year, Dfest has become known as the most comprehensive music conference and festival in the Midwest, with this year's two-day event taking place from July 25-26, 2008 in Tulsa, Okla. As musicians register for the competition, fans across the country can "Demand" which artist they want to perform by using Eventful's Demand service. Eventful Demand enables fans to influence where their favorite artists perform by creating grassroots campaigns to "Demand" the artists to come to their town.


This year, Dfest will allow fans to demand their favorite artist from a list of artists participating in the "Battle of the Fans" competition. Fans and musicians can log on to: http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vZXZlbnRmdWwuY29tL2RmZXN0 or http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmRmZXN0LmNvbS8=to participate.

Similar to Austin's South by Southwest (SXSW), Dfest showcases the best emerging artists in the country and will include an outstanding line-up of more than 100 headlining and emerging acts.

"We're excited to see how fans turn out for this competition to land their favorite artist in the spotlight of the conference," said Tom Green of Dfest. "Dfest conference attendees love to have a say in what goes on at the event. The element of fan participation and advocacy will only enhance the opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their talent at Dfest by way of a game-changing music industry tool like Eventful Demand."

Along with MySpace, YouTube and iTunes, Eventful is an essential part of the online marketing toolkit for performers and artists. Eventful is transforming the way that tours get routed by empowering fans to influence the tours of their favorite performers and by enabling performers to make the best decisions about where to tour.

"We love helping build stronger connections between fans and artists," said Eventful CEO Jordan Glazier. We're excited to work with the Dfest to give the fans the power to shape the festival."

About Eventful, Inc. San Diego based Eventful, Inc., operates Eventful.com, the leading events website which enables its community of users to discover, promote, share and create events throughout the world. Eventful users select from nearly 4 million events taking place in local markets throughout the world, from concerts and sports to singles events and political rallies. Eventful's Demand service enables users to influence where their favorite performers appear by creating viral grass-roots campaigns to "Demand" them in their town. Visit Eventful at http://www.eventful.com/.

http://www.myspace.com/dfest

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DFest - Oklahoma's Music Conference and Festival - July 25 and 26, 2008

http://www.myspace.com/dfest

Dfest Music Conference & Festival. Tulsa, Oklahoma. July 25-26, 2008. Showcasing 150 artists over two days with unsigned, emerging and National artists like; Paramore, Disco Biscuits, Ghostland Observatory, Helmet, Zappa Plays Zappa, Edison Glass and more TBA in May!

http://www.myspace.com/dfest



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4th Annual 2008 WA State Bikini BBQ Bash - July 19, 2008

4th Annual 2008 WA State Bikini BBQ Bash - July 19, 2008

http://www.myspace.com/blackmistproductions

Featuring music bands:
The Wright Brothers
Future Fossils

The National Black Arts Festival - Atlanta, GA - July 18-27, 2008

The National Black Arts Festival is pleased to announce our upcoming twentieth year as the leading presenting arts and cultural organization in the United States celebrating the art and artists of Africa and the African Diaspora. We are many things to many people - an inspiration, a transforming force, a legacy, a depository of intellectual property, a creative clearinghouse, a center for creative exchange and collaboration, an artistic resource and a celebration of the creative spirit. Twenty years is a significant milestone and it is with pride that we declare, “We’re still here.”

The 2008 Festival dates are July 18-July 27. Mark your calendar!
Visit www.nbaf.org for schedules and more information about
The 2008 National Black Arts Festival!

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The National Black Arts Festival is proud to partner with the Woodruff Arts Center to provide compelling forums for expression. The living legacy of the Civil Rights Movement has brought our groups together with a vision for collaboration. Through our programs we will explore the past struggle towards the dream, as well as the future of a civil, cultural, democratic and human rights legacy.

This unprecedented year-long collaboration centered on the language and living legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. The Atlanta Dialogue: Artists and the Civil Rights Continuum is comprised of performances and community discussions throughout 2008 that will explore the artists, civil rights and Atlanta’s role in the movement. The Atlanta Dialogue will include families that will become immersed into the process of this year-long collaboration.

The Woodruff Arts Center and its divisions—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences—and the National Black Arts Festival, will hold events and dialogues throughout 2008.

A full schedule of the dialogues and events can be found online at www.theatlantadialogue.org. New programming will also be added throughout the year.