Robbin Thompson - February 13, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Robbin Thompson of Richmond, Virginia, as Artist of the Day.

Robbin Thompson plays acoustic, americana, folk rock type music. Robbin's website http://www.robbinthompson.com/ has all the information that you could possibly want in Robbin's 40 years in the business. Robbin has 12 albums out that can be purchased from his website. Robbin also is the co-founder of In Your Ear Music and Recording Corp. Robbin has played with Bruce Springsteen in the Steel Mill band and has preformed with many others such as Bonnie Raitt, Crosby Stills and Nash, Bruce Hornsby, Bob Dylan and many others. Robbin has also had the pleasure of winning the American song festival twice. To find out more and listen to some awesome tunes, check out Robbin's website or myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/robbinthompsoncom

Cheers and Inspire :)

Imperial Vipers - February 12, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Imperial Vipers from the United Kingdom, as Artist of the Day.

Imperial Vipers plays rock, punk and classic rock music. Imperial Vipers website http://www.imperial-vipers.com/ has dated info on it but does have some pics and other info from the past. The Imperial Vipers has videos, pics, current tour dates and a bio about the band on their myspace. To listen to the Imperial Vipers and help them pick their next single or to purchase their music on itunes, check out Imperial Vipers at

http://www.myspace.com/imperialvipers

Cheers and Inspire :)

Looking for a Special Valentines song ;)

Looking for that special Valentines song. Anyone have one?

GJK Promotions is looking for that special Valentines song to be featured as "Artist of the Day" on Valentines Day. If you think you have a song that fits the bill, send us an myspace e-mail and include the "name" of your special "Valentines" song :)

Cheers and Inspire ;)

Ontario Country Music Association - NEW

The Ontario Country Music Association is an undertaking by some energetic individuals in the country music industry in Ontario.

There is currently no Country Music Association that represents all of Ontario. Working with existing associations in the North and Ottawa area, we hope we can fill the gap and make a difference for all.

The goal of the Ontario Country Music Association is to foster and support the growth and development of Country Music in Ontario, as well as it's artists - singers - songwriters - musicians - bands - as well as promote the same to Canada and the World! When we speak of country music, we speak of it's subs as well, such as: folk; alternative; bluegrass; roots; americana; etc.

The Association is in the beginning stages. We have our initial web site, groups on Facebook and MySpace, and are waiting to incorporate as a non-profit Association as soon as we raise funds through membership, sponsorship, and advertising. Once this is done we will be lobbying for support from Government sources of funding.

Currently, we have the following for OCMA Members:
-Internet Radio Station
-Internet Music Video Station
-Members Page
-Members Newsletter
-Member Gig Listing
-Member Newsfeed

Projects that are being worked on:
-Incorporation as non-profit associaton
-Corporate and Industry Sponsors and Advertisers
-Ontario Country Music Fans Questionairre
-Marketing and Promotion
-Web Site

Projects that are being looked at are:
-Ontario Country Music Association Hall of Fame
-Ontario Country Music Association Awards
-Major and Indie Buddy System
-Member and Industry Directories
-Regional Meetings and Showcases
-Lobbying Government and Supports for Funding
-Performance Grants - Provincial
-Performance Grants - National
-Performance Grants - International
-Music Video Grants
-Recording Grants
-Promotion Grants
-Radio Release Grants - National
-Radio Release Grants - International
-Charity Event Funding
-Recording Funding
-Health and Insurance Benefits
-Discounts from Industry Suppliers
-Operating Funding
-Capital Funding
-TV Showcase
-Radio Showcase

We are always open to any suggestions on how the OCMA can help it's members.

Once funds have been raised for incorporation, a board of directors and executive will be formed.

We can always use more help spreading the word, finding sponsors and advertising customers. But most of all, we need members!

Join the Official OCMA Newsletter by subscribing at the link below:http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Sub=306604

December 2007-------------------Ontario Country Music Fan Questionairre is ready. Help us make Ontario Country Music better by filling out the questionnaire at

http://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?id=e1d9b23a-5aa4-4777-b86b-28d08dd4c106

The OCMA Internet Radio Station is up! Check it out!

January 2008----------------We are planning regional showcases and meetings. Locations will be based on feedback we get on the amount of involvement. It looks like the first meeting/showcase will be in Durham Region in March 2008. Stay tuned for more information.

There is a lot to get done, and it will only get down if people get involved.

If you have any questions, ask!


http://www.ontariocountrymusicassociation.ca/

http://www.myspace.com/ontariocountrymusicassociation

Keyboard Cathy - February 11, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Keyboard Cathy Wiegand from New Jersey, as Artist of the Day.

Keyboard Cathy plays pop music with a comedy twist. Keyboard Cathy's website http://www.keyboardcathy.com/ has bio, pics, news, audio samples, music and a place to buy Keyboard Cathy's cd "Inspiration". When I listened to the song "Sushi Lover" I knew that Cathy needed to be showcased as her comedic look on life was inspirational. I took this blurb right from her website;

Below are some reasons why Keyboard Cathy's music is relevant to your life:
• It makes you feel good.
• It makes you laugh
• It may Inspire you to take action
(Ex. random acts of kindness)
• It unites generations
(Kids, teens adults and seniors)
• It banishes boredom anytime, anywhere
(At home and elsewhere)
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
• It helps one singer/songwriter with good intentions to touch a lot of lives - one song at a time.

To listen to Keyboard Cathy, find out where she is playing, watch a video, join the Keyboard Cathy mailing list or just find out more about what makes this girl rock, check out her myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/keyboardcathy

Cheers and Inspire :)

Yes Im Losing

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Yes Im Losing from Oklahoma, as Artist of the Day.

Yes Im Losing plays alternative, indie and powerpop music. Yes Im Losing will be playing at Exit 6C in Tulsa, OK on Wednesday, Feb 13/08. To take a listen to their demo, watch a video, buy a ringtone or find out more about Yes Im Losing check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/yesimlosing

Cheers and Inspire :)

The Clarences - February 9, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, The Clarences from Oakland, California, as Artist of the Day.

The Clarences play pop, rock, powerpop music. The Clarences website http://www.theclarences.com/ has a meet the band section with photos, tour dates (including The Festival of Fans Fest on Feb 17/08 at The Stork Club in Oakland), buttons, stckers and t-shirts, a news section and even a a place where you can get The Clarences FREE 5 song promo cd (yeap I am in there :) To join The Clarences mailing list, listen to their tunes and find out a bit more about the band, check out The Clarences myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/theclarences

Cheers and Inspire :)

Mafiososa - February 8, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Mafiososa from Honduras, as Artist of the Day.

Mafiososa plays, rap, hip hop and latin music. Mafiososa has a spot on this website http://www.mercilessmusick.com/ in which you can purchase his music. To check out more videos and music by Mafiososa take a peek at his myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/mafiososa

Cheers and Inspire :)

Rogue Frequency - February 7, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Rogue Frequency from Stockport, UK, as Artist of the Day.

Rogue Frequency plays alternative and rock music. Rogue Frequency has a couple websites http://www.roguefrequency.co.uk/ if you want to go down memory lane with tons of info, pics, old and current members, dates and all or http://www.garageband.com/artist/roguefrequency where you can find out more info, listen to songs and check out their album "Spat out by Machines". Rogue Frequency has put a couple new songs up on their music player. Check out Rogue Frequency, the new video and their music at

http://www.myspace.com/rfuk

Cheers and Inspire :)

Anyone need some FREE AIRPLAY?

Who needs Airplay? - KiDeSo Radio for Unsigned Artists

Hey Everyone,

Just a quick reminder (I had posted this when I first started this blog) that KiDeSo Radio is now open (as of January 1, 2008).

DJ Mikeymike has e-mailed me asking if any of my "Artists" needed some airplay on his UK station, KiDeSo Radio. If you would like some free airplay feel free to contact Mike at

http://www.myspace.com/sodeki


I am sure some of you would love to be heard all over the world :) Check him and the radio station out :)

Cheers and Inspire :)

Ruby James - February 6, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Ruby James from Los Angeles, Orlando, Austin, Orlando and California, as Artist of the Day.

Ruby James plays acoustic, blues, country and other music. Ruby James has a website http://rubyjames.com/ that you can purchase her new cd "Desert Rose" or access her myspace or facebook page. Ruby James will start her promotional tour for "Desert Rose" the beginning of March. Check out Ruby James music on her myspace and find out if she will be performing in your area at

http://www.myspace.com/rubyjames

Cheers and Inspire :)

Stained Glass Charade - February 5, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Stained Glass Charade from Panama City, FL, as Artist of the Day.

Stained Glass Charade plays christian alternative and rock music. Stained Glass Charade has 4 tunes up on Pure Volume at http://www.purevolume.com/stainedglasscharade that you can listen to.Stained Glass Charade is playing at the 180 Centre in Panama City Beach tomorrow (feb 6) and at the Tyndall Rockfest on saturday (feb 9) in Panama City. Check them out if you get a chance and if not you can hear some of their awesome music on Stained Glass Charade myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/stainedglasscharade


Cheers and Inspire :)

Outlett - February 4, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Outlett from North Hollywood, CA, as Artist of the Day.

Outlett plays alternative and metal music. Outlett's website http://www.outlett.net is full of pics, bios, message boards, videos, street team info and so much more. Outlett's video "Walk Away" has been chosen 1 on Unsigned Music Magazine, 3 months in a row. Outlett has been awarded many awards in the past year and is looking forward many more in the future. Outlett will be playing in Tempe, AZ and Las Vegas, NV this weekend, so check them out. If you can't make it to one of their shows check out the Outlett myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/outlett

Cheers and Inspire :)

Victor Wooten - February 3, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Victor Lemonte Wooten from Nashville, TN, as Artist of the Day.

Victor Wooten plays r & b, jazz and funk music. Victor's website http://www.victorwooten.com/ has a 'wanna know', tours, camps, pics, lessons, linx, merchandise and even includes a 'words of wisdom' section. Not only is Victor a musician but he also worte a book called "The Music Lesson " to be released on April 1/08. Victor is on a world tour for a year that will include, tours, camps and the release of his new cd "Palm Mystery" in April /08 as well. If you can't get out to one of Victor's concerts then you just have to check out his myspace (or his website above) where you will find out what you are missing

http://www.myspace.com/victorwooten

Cheers and Inspire :)

Black Kreek - February 2, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Black Kreek from Windsor, ON., as Artist of the Day.

Black Kreek plays metal, thrash and rock music. Black Kreek's website
http://www.blackkreek.com/ has news, pics, band dates, a guestbook, a store and much more. Black Kreek is playing at Venues tonight in Windsor with Xempt and Sledgehammer in an all ages event that will be sure to rock. If you can't make it to Venues, then check out the Black Kreek myspace to take a listen to their music and find out more about Black Kreek at

http://www.myspace.com/blackkreek

Cheers and Inspire :)

Heidi Little - February 1, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Heidi Little from Regina, SASK and Austin, TX, as Artist of the Day.

Heidi Little plays folk, pop and rock music. Heidi believes in World Peace and making the World a better place to live. Heidi was invited on a Cruise for Peace that starts in Spain and ends in Florida (in a few weeks) that includes many other musicians with the same interests. To check out Heidi's blog (for more info) and to listen to some of her songs from her upcoming cd "Dreams of Grandeur" check out her myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/heidilittle

Cheers and Inspire :)

Harvyst - January 31, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Harvyst from Kalamazoo, as Artist of the Day.

Harvyst plays metal, trance and industrial music. Harvyst's album "Lysergency Resolute" is due out in April /08 in which Harvyst will be on a promotional tour. Travis Smith did the artwork for the album and Black Widow Promotions is handling all the tour details. Harvyst has just put up some new music, check it out at

http://www.myspace.com/harvyst

Cheers and Inspire :)

Gig Post for my friends from Ireland

Hey my Irish friends and promoters,

There is a new guy in town over there Ireland way ;) He has set up a site called Gig Post in which you can post your gigs, find a gig or help find someone to play with in good ole Ireland. Check out Gigpost! at

http://www.myspace.com/gigpost

Cheers and Inspire :)

marTmar - January 30, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, marTmar from the United Kingdom, as Artist of the Day.

marTmar plays experimental, pop and electronica music. marTmar creates his music with a keyboard synth. To listen to some of marTmar's unique songs, check out his myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/martmar1963

Cheers and Inspire :)

Brian Kinsella - January 29, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Brian Kinsella from Seattle, WA as Artist of the Day.

Brian Kinsella plays, pop, surf and progressive music. Brian is also a songwriter. Brian has a very busy career juggling 3 bands;

Bad Dream Good Breakfast - http://www.myspace.com/baddreamgoodbreakfast

M. Bison - www.myspace.com/mbison

Discs of Fury - www.myspace.com/discsoffury

To listen to some of Brians music, check out his myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/briankinsella

Cheers and Inspire :)

A Promise Ending - January 28, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, A Promise Ending from Kerman, California as Artist of the Day.

A Promise Ending plays rock, metal, alternative music. A Promise Ending currently has 3 new songs up and is looking for gigs. To book and listen to A Promise Ending, check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/apromiseending

Cheers and Inspire :)

Karista Smith - January 27, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Karista Smith from California as Artist of the Day.

Karista Smith plays country music. Karista's website, http://www.karistasmith.com/ is full of tour dates, pics, youtube videos, her story, request on the radio and of course her store. Today is the last day that you can buy the "Simple", Karista's cd debut for pre-sale (so fetch it while you can). The cd "Simple" is on hold after today and Karista is not sure when it will be released (don't you just love record companies, lol). To listen to some tunes, check out Karista Smith's myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/karistasmithmusic

Cheers and Inspire :)

Internal Affairz - January 26, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Internal Affairz from Dallas, TX as Artist of the Day.

Internal Affairz plays rap, hip hop music. Internal Affairz is Leeah, Izzy, Drae and Chris Blackwell, whom are all brothers and sisters. Internal Affairz has 3 new songs up, just to soothe the soul. To watch some videos and listen to some of I.A.'s song check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/iainternalaffairs

Izzy has added ringtones from "I Like That" on his myspace, check it out :)

http://www.myspace.com/quickizzy

Cheers and Inspire :)

Destroy the Runner - January 25, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Destroy the Runner from San Diego, CA as Artist of the Day.

Destroy the Runner plays experimental, metal, reggaeton music. At the Destroy the Runner website http://www.destroytherunner.com/news.php you can view bios, buy merchandise, watch the "Saints" video on youtube, leave a comment, find out the latest news and much more. Destroy the Runner will be playing at Hot Monkey Love Cafe in San Diego tomorrow (Jan 26) but if you can't make it and want oo listen to Destroy the Runner check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/destroytherunner

Cheers and Inspire :)

Dream Aria - January 24, 2008

GJK Promotions proudly presents, Dream Aria from Toronto, Canada as Artist of the Day.

Dream Aria plays alternative, ambient and progressive music. The Dream Aria website http://www.dreamaria.com/ is all about the band. Dream Aria is currently working on their new cd "Transcend" and will announce the release date soon. To listen to Dream Aria, read about their overseas interviews and showcases, and take a listen to the Dream Aria's unique sound, check out their myspace at

http://www.myspace.com/dreamariacanada

Cheers and Inspire :)