Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Metallica, the Boy and I ;)
The first time I saw Metallica is what seems like moons ago with Ozzy and then "And Justice for All". They were just young at that time like myself and how they have grown over the years to catch the ears of my boy.
After taking 2 hours to get over the border we unfortunately missed "The Sword" www.myspace.com/thesword
Kyle Shutt (guitar), Bryan Richie (bass), Trivett Wingo (drums) and J.D. Cronise (guitar and vocals) is The Sword
You can check out their websites at http://www.swordofdoom.com/ or http://www.indiemerchstore.com/thesword
Next was Machine Head www.myspace.com/machinehead and http://www.machinehead1.com/
Machine Head is Robb Flynn, Adam Duce, Dave McClain, Phil Demmel now although we caught half their show, they rocked the crowd like they always have over the many years they have been performing. I had the pleasure of seeing Machine Head years ago when they first started as well and they have come along way. Machine Head has travelled the world as they go on tour after tour. Phil Demmel appears to be taking the crunch as he suffers from episodes of Cardiogenic Syncope and has for the last 17 years or so. At the end of 2008 they had to cancel a couple dates with Slipknot for the sake of Phil's health. Phil we do wish you all the best and hope you have many more years of touring ;)
Now for the main show! Metallica! http://www.myspace.com/metallica or http://www.metallica.com/
Metallica is; James Hetfield: Lead vocals, Guitar, Lars Ulrich: Drums, Kirk Hammett: Lead Guitar, Robert Trujillo: Bass Guitar Metallica has 13 albums/cd's out
Well what can I say, the show was amazing as we listened to almost 2 1/2 hours of metal magic from the pros. The stage show was spectacular as the centre stage was set up to a moving drum kit (that moved 4 times so all could see Lars at his best), lasers galore, pyro (as we all expect, nothing but the best) and microphones set up all over as the band rocked the stage and moved and sang throughout the show on all microphones. Needless to say the concert was nothing less than the metal mania that we all expected. I (myself) am a huge fan of stage presence and show performance and I was not let down but this awray of color, pyro, the coffin lighting, lasers, the quick guitar changes and the balls that were dropped at the end. Metallica you have out done yourselves and am looking forward to seeing you many more times in the future. I little note is that after 22 years with the band the soundman/mixer who has always believed in Metallica and has made them sound so amazing over the years, was retiring. Good Luck in your endeavors and I am sure that you have many stories that would make an outstanding book ;)
If you like metal then this is one concert than you won't want to miss :)
For tour dates check out http://www.myspace.com/metallica or http://www.metallica.com/
Automatic Drawing - Prowl of the Day for January 21, 2009
Automatic Drawing plays indie music. Automatic Drawing is; Drew Kirkpatrick - vocals, guitar and harmonica, Rachael Koukal - vocals, keys and ukuele, Diana Sailer - guitar, Sarah Hithe - bass and Jon Efe on drums. Automatic Drawing has one EP out called "The Captain and the Sea" which you can receive through messaging or e-mailing the band.
To find out more about Automatice Drawing, watch some videos, read their reviews, listen to the Automatic Drawing "The Winter Scientist "Live along with songs from their latest EP, check out their myspace at
www.myspace.com/automaticdrawing
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Funky Fingers - Prowl of the Day for January 20, 2009
Funky Fingers makes beats for hip hop, rap and r&b music. Funky Fingers is James Weems. He also has a record label called "Heated Records" www.myspace.com/heatedrecords4u and is one of the best underground producers.
To find out more about Funky Fingers, his Heated Records label, listen to some of the most outstanding beats, check out Funky Fingers myspace at
www.myspace.com/funkyfingers4u
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Flat River Band - Prowl of the Day for January 19, 2009
GJK Promotions proudly presents: Flat River Band from Nashville, Tennessee, as Prowl of the Day.
The Flat River Band plays country, blues and southern rock music. This three brother band has played music for as long as they can remember. They are; Dennijo, Andy and Chad Sitze. The Flat River Band released the single "Money" on January 5, 2009 and you cab get a radio station in your neighbothood play it by going to their website at http://www.flatriverband.com/
You can see Flat River Band "Live at The Rutledge" on February 18, 2009. To find out more about Flat River Band, listen to their country sounds and purchase your favorite song through the outlets on their myspace page at
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
Senttt - Prowl of the Day for Janaury 18, 2009
Sentt plays christian rock and pop, music. Senttt have catchy lyrics that keep you dancing with the rockin' sounds of their music. This is one band that if they play as well live, this band will go far. Senttt could very well make my ones to watch list for the diversity in their Christian music.
To find out more about Senttt, check out their myspaces at
www.myspace.com/senttt or www.myspace.com/senttt2
Cheers and Inspire :)
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The Sweet Hollywaiians - Prowl of the Day for January 17, 2009
GJK Promotions proudly presents: Sweet Hollywaiians from Osaka and Los Angeles, California, as Prowl of the Day.
Sweet Hollywaiians play hawaiian, jazz, blues, swing, ragtime, calypso and much more music. The Sweet Hollywaiians are; Tomotaka Matsui or Barbeque Tom - (Hawaiian steel guitar, Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin & Vocal), Nobumasa Takada or Masked Mario-(Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Mandola,Tenor banjo, Melody Banjo & Vocal), Takashi Nakayama or Whiskey Head Tak - (Guitar,Ukulele, Tenor banjo, Mandolin & Vocal), Kohichi Tsutsumishita or Big Fat K - (String bass, Ukulele & Vocal) and Mookie (Design, Art Direction, Ukulele, Jug, Washboard, Vocals).
The Sweet Hollywaiians have a cd "Hula Girl" available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/sweethollywaiians and their website (mostly in Japanese can be found here http://www.sweet-strings.com/ You can catch the Sweet Hollywaiians live on tour January 25 to February 8, 2009 in California and Colorado and in March they are heading back to Osaka, Japan for a date March 15, 2009. The will be performing at the Denver Uke Fest at Swallow Hill 2009 http://events.swallowhill.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=911&c=59&pg= along with others musicians performing such as: James Hill, Boulder Acoustic Society, Hobo Nickels, Ukulele Loki and Victoria Vox.
To find out more about The Sweet Hollywaiians, find them on facebook, buy "Hula Girl" and listen to their amazing sounds, check out the Sweet Hollywaiians myspace at
www.myspace.com/thesweethollywaiians or www.myspace.com/sweethollywaiians
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Here is a peek at Honolulu Stomp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsqXbwp3_qU
Friday, January 16, 2009
Random Eye - Prowl of the Day for January 16, 2009
Random Eye plays alternative, electronica and rock music. Randon Eye is; Denny Harmon - vox, guitar and keyboard, Donny Dececco - drums, Fred - lead guitar and Derek on bass.
Random Eye plays the type of music I haven't heard in a while. The U2/Depeche Mode sound is enlighting, while their own originality is strong. "Diet of Bad Karma" is a song that people can relate to when things just don't appear to be going the way they want and someone is sending "Bad Karma".
To find out more about Random Eye, watch some videos and listen to the the alternative band of the future, check out Random Eye at
www.myspace.com/randomeyelv
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Saving Grace from Random Eye on Vimeo
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hmmmm, delays, delays.....
I however did take the time to take the boy to see "Metallica, "The Sword" and "Machine Head" on Tuesday at the Joe and can't wait for all to read my review, so stay tuned. For your info: last time I saw Metallica was when they were on their "In Justice For All" tour and to tell you the truth it didn't seem all that long ago ;)
Stay safe and continue to Inspire :)
Geri
XO
Third Grade Haters - January 15, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
Third Grade Haters play garage, indie, punk music. Third Grade Haters is Jimi - vox and guitar, Andy on bass and not sure who is on percussion.Their cd "Pompous and Proud" is available through purchase at http://cdbaby.com/cd/thirdgradehaters
The Third Grade Haters website http://www.thethirdgradehaters.com/ is fairly new with all the info you need about the band and how to book them. You can also join the Haters Nation Street Team at www.myspace.com/haternationstreetteam
To find out more about the Third Grade Haters, watch a video, purchase their cd, read their blog, check their tour schedule and listen to the awesome indie sounds of the Third Grade Hater, check out their myspace and the song "You Gotta Know"
www.myspace.com/thethirdgradehaters
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Nuclear Theatre (formerly Bostons Warhead) - Prowl of the Day for January 14, 2009
Nuclear Theatre plays metal, rock and original music. Nuclear Theatre is Bill Carroll - lead guitar, Gregry Joe Peters - lead vocals, Gary MacDougall - percussion, and Jacob Tapper on bass guitar. Nuclear Theatre has currently recorded their cd and just completing the mixing and mastering. You can see Nuclear Theatre Live at the Baseball Tavern in Boston on January 17, 2009
The Nuclear Theatre website http://www.nucleartheatre.com/ has all sorts of info including a forum, booking inquires, upcoming show and soon to be an online store. To find out more about Nuclear Theatre (formerly the Bostons Warhead) check out their myspace at
www.myspace.com/nucleartheatre
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Niki Saletta - Prowl of the Day for January 13, 2009
Niki Saletta plays experimental, pop and classic rock music. Niki is also an actress, singer/songwriter as well as recording artist. You might remember Niki from the show "7th Heaven" or many of the songs that were featured on movies such as "dirty Deeds", "Aces", Daddy's Little Girls" and many more. Niki is currently working on "One of my Kings", "Players School and other co-star spots in many films.
To listen to Niki's awesome voice and find out where else you can see and hear her, check out her myspace at
www.myspace.com/nikisaletta
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Judes - January 12, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
The Judes play rock music. The Judes are; Cory Pritchard - bass and vocals, Jim Anderson - guitars and vocals and Mike Dickson on drums, percussion and vocals. The Judes website http://www.thejudesmusic.com/ is interesting as they have a place where you can download flags with "The Judes Revolution"
To find out more about The Judes, their sultry "Bide Your Time" tune, their Beatles and John Lennon influence, The Judes Revolution and much more, check out their myspace at
www.myspace.com/thejudesmusic
Cheers and Inspire :)
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Working Class Heroes - January 11, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
Working Class Heroes plays alternative pop music. Working Class Heroes is; Katie on vocals, Matt on guitar, Tom on bass and Luke on drums. Their 4 song EP "Shout Small Talk" can be ordered through their myspace.
This amazing pop band is still unsigned, but I am sure that won't be for long. The tracks they have up are all exciting, danceable and easy to sing along too. To find out more about Working Class Heroes, book them, check out there tour schedule which includes an Italy date and listen to the bouncy sounds of Working Class Heroes, check out their myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/workingclassheroes
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Finn's Fury - Prowl of the Day for January 10, 2009
Finn's Fury plays celtic, rock and punk music. "This ain't yer Grandma's Irish music!" Finn's Fury is; Peter Kuperschmid - guitars, Calum Pasqua - fiddle, highland bagpipes, Andrew Sharp - multi-instrumentalist. O'Doom - vocals, bass and Sean McKeon on drums and percussion along with Mini-Finn as their official mascot. Finn's Fury has a Cd out " What about ya?" which can be purchased through cdbaby http://cdbaby.com/cd/finnsfury
At the Finn's Fury website http://www.finnsfury.com/ you can find out all sorts of informetion on the band, view photos, sign their guest book, listen to their songs and so much more, take the time to check it out. You can also find the Finn's Fury blog at http://blogs.myspace.com/finnsfurybass where you can find out more about the band and "The Legend of Bobby Sands"
To find out more about this amazingly multi-talented celtic band with a twist, check out their myspace at
www.myspace.com/finnsfurybass
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Project Mojo - January 9, 2008 - Prowl of the Day
Project Mojo plays rock, americana and pop music. Project Mojo is; Ann-O Wreck - vocals, bass, guitar and keyboards, Lola - vocals, keyboards and percussion, Mudcat - vocals, guitar and keyboards, Swan on vocals and Y.T. on percussion. Project Mojo has a cd called "Operation Thunderclap" which can be purchased through CD Baby http://cdbaby.com/cd/projectmojo
Project Mojo can also be found at their website http://www.projectmojo.net/ as well as Cd Baby, Amazon, iTunes, you tube, flicker and "The Life and Times of Project Mojo" blog. Project Mojo is also know as "A Laboratory for the Mad Scientists of Music" (read their myspace or website to find out more). To listen to this amazing bunch of musicians, check where they will be playing - they are all ready booking into Sept 09, read Lola's "Thought of the Day" blog, jump over to their myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/projectmojoband
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Starlit Platoon - January 8, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
GJK Promotions proudly presents: Starlit Platoon from Kansas City as Prowl of the Day.
Starlit Platoon plays rock music. The Starlit Platoon band is; Brandon Estelle, Ray Darter, Chris, Corey and Duncan.
The Starlit Platton merchandise store, contains tees, caps, totes and posters which ca be purchased here http://bandwagonmerch.com/store/starlit/index.html. To find out more about Starlit Platoon, grab a banner, check out their tour schedul eand listen to the amazing sounds of Starlit Platoon, check out their mysapce at
http://www.myspace.com/starlitplatoon
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
She is the King - January 9, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
Jacqueline pays a tribute to Elvis Presley. Jacqueline is an accomplished singer/songwriter winning 2 International awards before deciding to go back to where her music roots took her. The "She is the King Comeback" cd can be purchased at http://www.sheistheking.com/merchandise.asp as well as t-shirts.
The She is the King website http://www.sheistheking.com/ is full of pics, a bio and all the information that you need to find out more about Jacqueline, her travels throughout the "Elvis" circuit and her trip to Memphis. She is the King will be performing at the Girlfest http://www.girlfest.org/girlfest.php in Australia on Jan 24 and the Luddenham Show on Feb 28, 2009 in New South Wales. A full schedule is on her myspace which is updated frequently.
To find out more about She is the King, read her blog, watch some videos, purchase her cd and listen to the talents of Jacqueline, check out her myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/sheistheking
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Soulwraith - January 6, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
Soulwraith plays metal music. Soulwraith is; Phil Blankenship - vocals and guitar, Ryan O'Cooney - lead guitar and backing vocals, Garrwtt Tellers - bass and Mike Russo on drums.
Soulwraith's motto "Stealing Your Soul in 2009" couldn't be more true. This band is remixing and mastering old songs along with new songs and have a new merchandise coming out in 2009. To listen to this rockin' metal band, check out their myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/soulwraithband
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Monday, January 5, 2009
Zac Harmon - January 5, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
Zac Harmon plays the blues. Zac's band includes; Zac Harmon - guitar and vocals, Ralph Forrest - drums, Jeff Stone on harmonica and Christopher Troy on keys. Zac has 3 cd's out; "Live at Babe and Ricky's Inn" http://cdbaby.com/cd/zacharmon and "The Blues According to Zacariah" http://cdbaby.com/cd/zacharmon2 and "Shot in the Kill Zone" can be purchased through Amazon France.
The Zac Harmon website http://www.zacharmon.com/ has an amazing awray of information on Zac's career. To find out more about Zac Harmon and his band, view some pictures, see where they are performing on their busy schedule, and listen to some of most amazing blues, check out the Zac Harmon myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/zacharmon
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Keleche - Prowl of the Day for January 4, 2009
Keleche plays reggae, jazz and hip hop music. Keleche plays with the Resonators
http://www.myspace.com/resonatorsmusic while Keleche and Sean Creed have formed Mesagana http://www.myspace.com/mesagana
To find out more about Keleche and listen to her amazing talented voice, check out the above links or her myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/keleche
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
View Through Blind Eyes - Prowl of the Day for January 3, 2009
View Through Blind Eyes plays experimental, christian and hardcore music. View Through Blind Eyes is; Sage Jaden - screamer, Tom Aimi - lead vocals and back up guitar, Josh Smith - guitar and back up vocals, Kyle Gaedeke - bass and back up vocals, Brian Corwel - guitar and back up vocals and Dan Graves on drums.
View Through Blind Eyes http://www.viewthroughblindeyes.com/vtbe/Home.html which formed a year ago has been working their way up the ladder. The music is nothing less than amazing for this bunch although the video is your typical bar quaility (would love to see them perform). You can purchase t-shirts, grab a banner, read their bio, watch a video and so much more on their myspace so check out View Through Blind Eyes at
http://www.myspace.com/viewthroughblindeyes
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions

Bren - January 2, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
Bren plays progressive, alternative and rock music. Bren is currently working on a "Nu Prog" project in which he plays all the instruments and does all the vocals himself. Bren can be found on Reverb Nation and Snocap. You can read his interview with "Nocturna Enchantress" on his blog on myspace.
To listen to some teasers from his new project, check out his myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/brenband
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Vote for "Badmouth" to play at the Sweden Rock Festival in June
http://www.myspace.com/swedenrockfestival
To vote click on the link above ;) Voting end January 6, 2009 so vote today they are a close second. Make them #1 !!
To find out some of the amazing bands that will be in Sweden for the Rock Festival, check out
http://www.myspace.com/swedenrockfestival
Thursday, January 1, 2009
The God's of Rock - January 1, 2009 - Prowl of the Day
The Gods of Rock are a glam, metal and rock band. The GOR is; Gizzy on bass, T-Bone on skins, Scorch is the Axeman and Kracker on vox. The "Strike Some Steel" cd can be purchased through their shows.
The Gods of Rock website http://www.thegodsofrock.com/ is under construction. To find out more about The Gods of Rock, view some videos, grab a ringtone or a song, and listen to THE "Glam Band of the 80's", check out The God's of Rock myspace at
http://www.myspace.com/thegodsofrocktv
Cheers and Inspire :)
**Don't forget to keep up to date on what's happening on the Prowl of the Day Blogger at http://www.gjkpromotions.com and http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Happy 2009 Everyone !!
This year has been more than challenging (for those that know me) but we made it through and now look forward to 2009, with bells on our toes. We changed the format, got a new logo and are eagerly awaiting our first event in April. The brand of "Prowling for the Stars of Tomorrow" will now be the motto with us prowling the web to find the independent musicians that are our "Prowl of the Day" and to move ahead to get as many musicians noticed as possible.
2008 brought us many fabulous musicians and even more the collaborations were amazing. Please keep them up :) Watching the of the musicians grow makes is all worthwhile.
As we move into 2009, we will be interviewing bands, reviewing cd's, putting on a couple shows a year to all of which you are invited to take part of. I always take requests from agencies, record companies, producers and you the fans to feature their favorite musicians.Guest Bloggers will be a big part of the project to get even more exposure to bands and musicians that might have got lost in the shuffle. If you don't e-mail me, I might not know who they are. I am also hiring a couple of writers/interviewers to help with the process. If interested please e-mail me with "I want to be HIRED" in the subject line. If you are a band and want to be "prowled", e-mail me with "We want to be Prowled" in the subject line and we will do our best to get you featured. Please take into consideration I get many requests everyday but I do listen to every band/musician that sends me a friends request and others that would like to be featured.
In 2009, I will continue to feature the internet radio stations that will play your songs (some of you are getting lot's of airplay and it all starts somewhere ;) I will try to feature as many festivals/events as I can, so you can plan your summer and even a few venues that are kind enough to send me their links. I have access to entertainment lawyers, producers, agencies and other useful information that you might need. I will also be coming out with a merchandise line, to promote "Prowl of the Day" and it's musicians, so stay tuned in the spring for some new fun and exciting things to come :)
Have a question, don't be scared to e-mail me as I will try to answer your questions as best as possible and help you move up and onto the future.
To you, yours, your families and extended families, GJK Promotions would like to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!
Cheers XOXO - Geri and Michael




