 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
| RECENT NEWS AND INFORMATION |
MAY 2008 Please join us in welcoming my favorite gal pal back to Austin and a new fave to the roster.
APRIL 2008 It is with a heavy heart and mind that cannot still believe this news is true that I have to share it with you... Chris Gaffney - b. October 3, 1950 * d. April 17, 2008 This past January Chris recorded one last Hacienda Brothers record titled "Arizona Motel" that will be released nationally on June 24th. April has in the balance of difficult with belssed showered us with more good music and memories then I could have asked for. Nakia & His Southern Cousins had the sold out crowd (4000+) on the edge of their seats during a blistering set which earned two shout outs from B.B. King himself last Sunday at The Austin Music Hall, Thanks to the wonderful staff at Direct Events and all the fans for treating them like they deserve! You can see the band this Sunday (4/13) at Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival but no longer at Ego's, we have moved up and over to MoMo's beginning in May.
Help us congratulate Rosie Flores as host and narrator of the radio documentary "WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN", written and produced by Lex Gillespie(resides in DC), They have just received THE PEABODY AWARD!!!! The ceremonies will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on June 16th and Rosie will be there to accept the award from TV commentator Brian Williams! We would love to book a few special shows to coincide with the press this honor will bring.
MARCH 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHRIS GAFFNEY OF THE HACIENDA BROTHERS TAKEN ILL, HELPGAFF.COM INSTUTUTED TO AID MEDICAL EXPENDITURES TUCSON, Ariz. – The Hacienda Brothers have some sad and unfortunate news to announce. Chris Gaffney, founding member and lead singer, has just been diagnosed with liver cancer. Gaffney had been recording as recently as January but was taken ill in February. He then began an extensive round of tests that led to the discovery of the cancer. Early next month Chris will begin undergoing intensive chemotherapy, and although he has health insurance it does not cover all of his medical costs and living expenses. In order to raise the necessary additional $60,000 a website has been set up by his family . Donation checks can also be written directly to the Chris Gaffney Recovery Fund, 403 43rd Street, Oakland CA 94609. This summer the Hacienda Brothers will release a new CD, which was recorded just before Chris was diagnosed. A portion of the proceeds from the CD sales will go to the fund. The band is also scheduling several benefit concerts throughout the end of the year to help raise money and awareness for their ailing colleague, so please keep checking http://www.haciendabrothers.com for a complete list of shows. A way for everyone to assist with raising money for Chris Gaffney is to pass along the website to any of your mailing lists or groups of friends. Remember any size donation is greatly appreciated. This is a very difficult time for Chris and he needs everyone’s support to pull through. Contact:
We have moved our party this year to Saturday, March 15th at the Enchanted Forest in beautiful South Austin, Meet us there you will be surrounded by art hidden in every tree, water and music like Billy Harvey, did you click on that link? here it is again We searched far and wide for transportation sponsors this year and ended up taking matters into our own hands in a relationship with Cap Metro who will provide you with extra bus routes from downtown to the party, pick up one of our party laminates with the bus info right on the back! Email us for yours. We have provided you with a Green Realtor , Austin Fine Properties as our friends visit many of them end up moving here! our favorite local eco business Ecowise to help ready your new green home :), our favorite green lunch spot in the heart of downtown Leaf Salad (they use all compostable serving wear on to go orders) and our favorite green festival Kerrville Folk Festival who set the standard in recycling years ago. Main Stage Acoustic Stage Main Stage Acoustic Stage Main Stage Acoustic Stage Main Stage Acoustic Stage Main Stage Acoustic Stage Main Stage Acoustic Stage Main Stage 3/4...after you have VOTED & CAUCUSED... Election Night Results Viewing Party with Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 This event is FREE RSVP EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Special thank you to 008TheMovement.org
FEBRUARY 2008 To have spent my mother's birthday 2/22 at The capitol hearing Obama speak to Austin in the presence of my 9 year old, Lizzy and Cathy from RajiWorld and so many others in the right place at the right time was incredible. To hear Black Joe Lewis play was brilliant, Thanks to whomever made that happen. Wishing you some moments like this in your life. 2/16- I just read the coolest thing and just want to say out loud one more time, I love living in Austin! Anne Richards was in office when I moved here, out when I moved back to LA and now our Mayor never ceases to make me smile. "Praising his commitment to an environmentally-conscious energy policy, Austin's green-friendly Mayor Will Wynn today officially endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president. "For too long, we've allowed old divisions to hold us back," Wynn said. "Recently I've had conversations about energy policy with presidential candidates from both parties, and I believe Senator Obama is the only person who can move us forward on this critical issue. "Barack Obama gets it." So if you are anything like me, the political climate effects you where you live if not literally so please think hard and make a choice for our collective future.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NAKIA’S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH SET FOR FEB. 20 AT JOVITA’S
Nakia & His Southern Cousins to perform at famed South Austin eatery AUSTIN, TEXAS (Feb. 12, 2008) – To celebrate his 33rd birthday in style, Austin singer Nakia is inviting a few of his closest friends – and anyone else who’d like to attend – to a party on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Jovita’s in South Austin. “Nakia’s Annual Birthday Bash Celebration,” as it has come to be known, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with former Weary Boy Mario Matteoli, who will warm up the stage for an 8:30 performance by Nakia & His Southern Cousins. The birthday set will feature scheduled appearances by Monte Warden and Cella Blue of the White Ghost Shivers, plus a few other surprises. The show also coincides with KGSR-FM’s highly successful Wednesday night Social Club meet-and-mingle nights at the famed Tex-Mex restaurant. Not long after arriving in Austin, Nakia began performing as “Vic Odin” in Miles Zuniga’s Small Stars, a clever parody of not-quite-ready-for-Vegas lounge acts. His role garnered him considerable attention and recognition as a vocalist and showman. In February 2007, Nakia released his debut EP, Playing the Cards, to critical acclaim. He formed Nakia & His Southern Cousins to support the album and began making the rounds of area stages; their appearances quickly became known for show-stopping sit-in performances by some of Austin’s best players. ME Television named the band one of its 2007 Emerging Artists and filmed a concert special at the legendary Antone’s – Home of the Blues. “You can’t fake soul, and on his debut release, Playing The Cards, Nakia proves that he’s the real deal,” praised Singer & Musician magazine. Ed Bailey, vice president of branding for Austin City Limits, said, “No one saw him coming – but they can't forget Nakia now.” And KGSR-FM morning show host Bryan Beck raved, “Nakia's debut is one of the best I've heard in a long time!” Playing the Cards continues to win widespread praise, most recently being named a 2007 Texas Top 10 in the Austin Chronicle Critics Poll. “Turning 33 this year is a real blessing,” says Nakia. “I am just so proud to be living out this dream I have had since turning 5 ... to sing songs and perform for an audience. None of it would be possible without this amazing community of Austin musicians. They’re like my second family.” The KGSR Social Club is held weekly at Jovita’s, 1619 South First St., (just south of the Colorado river). It gives KGSR listeners a chance to hang out with one another and the bands they hear on the station – two per week. Independence Brewery will be providing Austin Amberlongnecks for $2.75. Attendees also get chances to win prizes such as tickets to see Bruce Springsteen in Dallas – an overnight stay at the Omni Hotel included. (For more information about the KGSR Social Club, visit www.kgsr.com.) Maybe it has to do with the heart but February sees us skirt deep in booking tours for amazing women. We will bring Amy Cook and Anne McCue to the South East in late April/ early May and the west coast in June and The powerhouse team of Rosie Flores with Cindy Cashdollar to the west coast also in June. Ranch & Coast, San Diego's luxury lifestyle magazine recently conducted a readers' poll in which readers voted on a number of categories in the arts, fashion, dining, etc. A.J. Croce was voted as readers' favorite local musician. Way to go A.J.! We are so excited to present him during SXSW with his full band featuring a rhythm section made up of Elvis Costello's attractions! It is truthfully only January 22 but feels like March already from where I sit so to compromise I hope you will enjoy your early February update. Tonight sees The Austin premiere of 'Honeydripper,' with Gary Cark Jr., Gotta love a job that has Tuesday night perks like this, speaking of current movies, I highly recommend 'Alvin And The Chipmonks' for a dead on comic portrayal of the music industry and it's age old dark side. Now I can finally write that, "It happened to me" piece. As I mentioned just last update, The Mother Truckers have added new management, publishing, record co an PR (same co.), new band members and now new agents. We wish the the best of luck, It was fun to be there in the beginnings, you only ever get to do that once. And that is why we love March and SXSW so much, the never ending chance to discover! It is what beats the collective RajiWorld heart. Keep tuned for updates of what we love, who you will too and the parties we hope to see you at. For now, here is our official 2008 lineup.
Friday, March 14, 2008 Lambert's I will serve as a mentor Friday afternoon (and get out of set up at Lamberts :), please join me, 2:00 PM -3:15 PM Room 16A Austin Convention Center. I also get to live out a dream started in college and not ever grown to it's potential, I have a like minded friend in Mark Mueller, We would love you to be a part of our debut Salon Night, email for more info: Salon Night at 711 San Antonio Street on Friday, February 1st from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Our intention is to make it a bi-weekly gathering to discuss topics of a timely interest and to encourage a consistent, but changing group of participants. Beer and wine will be served.
JANUARY 2008!! Welcome to the New Year! We have high hopes and are working hard to accomplish them early this year. According to feng shui, setting up an achievement corner or wall with your awards and honors can attract more, pay attention early in the year to your goals and dreams and set out to achieve them. We have a few already happening here. Roggie was asked today to mentor again during SXSW, This is always a very special honor as it is a chance to bring in the next generation of agents and artists. Due to the great teamwork at RajiWorld, Roggie will be able to add a new division soon, This will enable us to produce your event from top to bottom with our favorite local and national vendors. Lizzy has been filling in for Roggie on day to day tour booking and has received many compliments on her work and sunny personality from clients and buyers alike. Cathy has just recently re entered the music business and was pleased to see her name already in print in an industry guide and find her old skills sharper then ever as her intuition kicked in on a deadline. These are survival skills and 2008 will see the return to many basic traits we have let go in the age of all this wonderful advancement. We are proud to combine what worked in the past with all the future has to offer us. Our clients have all been busy, we have a few who are currently extra busy: (Like Billy Harvey who literally GREW this!)
A.J. Croce, A.J. is very proud of his new album, Cage of Muses, in Spring '08. His band includes Brian MacLeod/ drummer and songwriter (Madonna, John Hiatt, Ziggy Marley, Chris Isaak, Tears for Fears, Christina Aguilera), Greg Leisz/ lap and pedal steel, guitar, mandolin, and bass (Tiger Army, Dave Alvin, Beck, Peter Case, Bad Religion, and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss), Davey Faragher/ bass (Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Sheryl Crow, and David Crosby), and Michael Bizar/ guitar (Phil Lesh, Jon Popper, Mike Gordon, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, and Jon Fishman)
The Mother Truckers Have had a big year! new members (see above), new manager, label and a lot of touring. You can find the best of lists in this week's Chronicle or online at their website where they are also now taking votes for this year's annual Austin Music Poll. Click here to cast your ballot today and make sure to include your favorite RajiWorld artists in any category you think fits. You can keep the love flowing and be a part of our wishes and resolutions! DECEMBER 2007 What are you doing New Years Eve? This year we crave an outdoor public celebration, every city has one, This is a link to ours, "Street corners transform into galleries, storefronts into stages. A festival of art, imagination and creativity spreads across downtown Austin." I wish this idea to spread into our collective consciousness in the new year to follow, more art, more creativity and more outdoors! Happy New Year! We are as excited as you are to hear Billy Harvey's latest and greatest, Grow Garden Grow, you can get it here. Another tradition we highly recommend is any that features Nakia and Beatles songs together!
NOVEMBER 2007 In the nick of time for holiday parties and festival booking we are proud to bring you Brownout! Grupo Fantasma's funky alter ego Brownout draws inspiration from a deep well and gives the Afro-Cuban sound of the '70s a face-lift by mixing in hints of hip-hop and soul. Throwback but not copycat retro, their music is timeless and honest, keeping the spirit of 70s afro-latin and funk music alive while honoring their South Texas roots. Named one of Austin, Texas' 'Best Live Acts' by the Austin Chronicle, Brownout! is an 8 piece ensemble 4 STAR AUSTIN CHRONICLE REVIEW!
This update sees my personal favorite time of the year, my return part time to the office, Lizzy's first RajiWorld trip as a full agent and several of our clients playing a debut festival. Join Amy Cook, Billy Harvey and Nakia at The South Padre International Music Festival November 2-4.
We love change and grounding in equal parts and the mystery of it in unexpected ways, me for the first time ever by planting myself into slow and steady recovery and Lizzy (RajiWorld's rock) by spreading her wings. We wish Jason (a temporary agent for us) the best of everything as he prepares for big change and beginning in his endeavor and thank him for his grace and help when Roggie needed it most. We are deep in summer festivals for everyone, fall touring for Billy Harvey, Hacienda Brothers and The Mother Truckers and lots of big local shows, privates and holiday parties for Amy Cook, Friends of Dean Martinez, Nakia and Skyrocket. SXSW is already occupying many brain cells and many magic and serendipitous moments. Dec 1 will see a big event created just for you with love by Lizzy in house and one of my favorite promoters in a partnership with some of the most exciting artists in Austin. It is at Scoot Inn, RajiWorld and iLoveMikeLitt present Acknowledge Me! The premise behind the event is to draw attention to and unify the Austin indie scene. Artists so far participating include; Mysterious H (DJing as people arrive), Canopy (short set – new band) Proceeds from $5 cover go to Habitat on Wheels. We still need a few more sponsors... Sponsors receive logo placement on the event website, posters,handbills, and newsletters. Those donating $500-1000 will have banner display space at the event, be included in the above listed advertising, and receive a hand-made sign. Thanks to SXSW for being once again a trailblazer as our first sponsor. OCTOBER 2007 For all of you lucky folks going to Nashville this week, Join Lizzy Newton of RajiWorld at the AMA Conference, Roggie is still recovering and healing her back. You are invited as a conference attendee to a wonderful party after the music awards at Ryman! Don't miss it! The Hacienda Brothers will be celebrating their AMA nomination at a Special After Awards Party at: 3rd & Lindsley
Bill Kirchen will be flying in to join the Haciendas for this show along with other special guests. This will be the ONLY full showcase appearance for The Haciendas at the AMA. Visit ProperAmerican.com for more information. The Hacienda Brothers are nominated for the Americana Music Award's category "Group of the Year". Along with the Bros are Son Volt, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers and The Duhks. We would like to thank the Americana Music Association and all the members for nominating them for this prestigious award. The awards ceremony will take place Nov. 1 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Look for RajiWorld Agent Lizzy Newton there this year, We are very proud of the band, label, Jeb and Cary for the work that has led to this honor. We also keeping sending wishes for a speedy recovery for guitarist Dave Gonzalez after breaking his wrist in a motorcycle accident.
The Hacienda Brothers have just made available a special limited edition live CD, titled "Music for Ranch & Town". This is the first in a series of CDs produced by the Hacienda Brothers that will feature rare live recordings and studio outtakes. This initial release showcases the band live on one of their early tours of Europe and captures the intense energy of a Hacienda Brothers show. The Bros kick things into gear with an extended version of their instrumental "Railed" and end the CD 14 songs and 70 minutes later with the unreleased Gonzalez show-stopper "Gone". In between there are classic versions of "Mental Revenge", "Cowboys to Girls", "Walkin' On My Dreams" and "Cry Like A Baby". Previously unreleased tracks include Johnny Cash's "Home of the Blues", Johnny Paycheck's "If I'm Gonna Sink" and a new instrumental "Brotherized". What perhaps might be the highlight on the CD is a 12 minute version of the accordion-blues ridden "Since I Met You Baby". If you've ever been to a Hacienda Brothers show, this is a must have for all The Lucky Tomblin Band performs live Mountain Stages, Hear the broadcast the week of October 26th, CLICK HERE to find a station near you. Join us in honoring Willie Nelson at a private dinner celebration presented by the UT Project on Conflict Resolution.
Hosted locally by HERD—Humanitarians Engaged in Respectful Dialogue— A board made up of Roggie Baer Elm, Denise Boudreaux, Troy Campbell, Gavin Garcia, Heather Guntert, James Kelly, Mike Lawrence, Barbara Morgan, Virginia Pratt, and Randolph Wilt- connecting the world of performance with the academic community. Friday, October 19, 2007 Help us celebrate this symbol of peaceful tolerance and generosity. $2,500 donation (individual tickets $300), email here for tickets and tables Guest artists: Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Amy Nelson with The Lucky Tomblin Band Master of Ceremonies: Evan Smith, Editor of Texas Monthly and host of weekly television’s Texas Monthly Talks SEPTEMBER 2007 What a difference a week makes! Our first week of the "new year" was flurry of positive energy and we are excited to kick off another ACL fest with festivals getting some special attention this year from RajiWorld. We are expanding to include a full time agent who will focus on festival booking! Lizzy Newton, our beloved Artist representative has also expanded her position with RajiWorld into one that encourages her talent for booking and discovering new artists! By the end of this month she will also be full time and focusing on tour pairing and colleges with an addition of a few hand picked acts to the roster!
We wish our wonderful intern Ava all the best of everything in her first year of college in FL! We are looking to fill her capable shoes with 3 new interns this school year. Please let us know what you want to learn here and what your skills include and we will create a program just for you. Please email us your ideas and resume here.
AUGUST 2007
Your Vote Counts! Austin Music Memorial
Individuals selected for the memorial will be honored with a personalized engraved disc to be placed on the “City Terrace” of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts. The Austin Music Memorial at the Long Center will honor the memory of these remarkable individuals. You can submit nominations for the memorial through August 31st. More information is available at 512 974-9310, your neighborhood library, or online at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/music/
Your Call Counts! Billy Harvey close to top 100 Congratulations Billy Harvey! "Bearsick" charts this week at CMJ at #128 up from #141 with 15 new adds this week! Help him get in the top 100! RajiWorld is currently undergoing some annual agency and computer upgrades and maintenance. As we are progressing, we thank you for your patience and ask that you remember you can always contact us via phone. We will be bringing you some more exciting news for the month of August very soon! Until then, please join us this month our regular standing room only Thursday residencies featuring shows from The Mother Truckers, and Jesse Dayton. Then Friday night we are thrilled to announced the soon to be standing room only Friday night residency of Nakia & His Southern Cousins at Ego's Lounge!
DON'T FORGET THAT NAKIA IS CURRENTLY IN THE RUNNING TO PERFORM AT THIS YEAR'S ACL MUSIC FESTIVAL! YOU CAN HELP US PUT HIM ON THE BILL BY VOTING EVERYDAY UNTIL AUGUST 20TH!!
JULY 2007
RajiWorld is jazzed to announce a contest with YOU!, Gibson, ME TV and Threadgills. Come to the weekly shows above to register to win in addition to keeping your eye on ME TV for the next 3 weeks! See you onboard! JUNE 2007 This is a big month of changes with the world working in sync with many planets in perfect aspect to each other. It should feel light and upbeat, what you have been working on should soon shoot forward. How is this for a musical start, begin your dancing week now on Tuesday's with your Austin favorites Chaparral at their home base The Broken Spoke then join us on Thursday(our favorite night!) for a drink with Ian Mc Lagan at Lucky Lounge, The Mother Truckers at Continental Club , Jesse Dayton filling in for a limited two month stint at Broken Spoke and Jeff Hughes and Chaparral's new gift to Austin's booming downtown scene, a weekly show 9:30-1 am at Cedar Street ! The Mother Truckers are still! on the road, go see 'em for me at my new favorite LA room Safari Sam's .
This should get you in the mood for songs that were one of my earliest inspirations to to make a life out of helping great songs be heard. Dualtone will release Anchored In Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash this month. It was conceived and produced by John Carter Cash, the only child of Johnny and June, and features songs written by or associated with the beloved singer, and performed by an eclectic collection of family and friends and luckily John Carter considered me enough of a friend to hear our lovely Grey DeLisle and she was added to the project! Track Listing: If I Were a Carpenter - Sheryl Crow and Willie Nelson/Jackson - Carlene Carter and Ronnie Dunn/Wildwood Flower - Loretta Lynn/Far Side Banks of Jordan - Patty Loveless and Kris Kristofferson/Keep On the Sunny Side -Brad Paisley/Wings of Angels - Rosanne Cash/Ring of Fire - Elvis Costello/Road to Kaintuck - Billy Bob Thornton and the Peasall Sisters/Big Yellow Peaches - Grey DeLisle/Kneeling Drunkard Plea -Billy Joe Shaver/Will the Circle Be Unbroken -Ralph Stanley/Song to John - Emmylou Harris. (Dualtone)
MAY 2007 Check Out Our NEW MySpace Page!!
For some reason each year this time I fall or grow a little, sort of like spring fever but with direction. I meet "keepers", I discover new bands and friends of such grace and substance I tend to forget my whole lucky life has been that way. A basic principle of Lao-tse's teaching was that this Way of the Universe could not be adequately described in words, and that it would be insulting both to its unlimited power and to the intelligent human mind to attempt to do so. Still, its nature could be understood, and those who cared the most about it, and the life from which it was inseparable, understood it best. So to best capture this phenomenon I have decided to share my new pals and finds with you so they may inspire and cross pollinate your world too with their unique magic. First, he who brought me to the dance, before I came upon music as business I worked in the field of fashion (also Chemistry..next time for that story), My favorite Rock star then was one Manuel and his museum quality creations. A new generation of designers will get to share in his genius with a new program for study called The Friends of Manuel and led by the too darling for words Alice Sells. I met her at the same wonderful party I met the legendary Dargi of Black on Black Music, graphic designer Pam Esposito who was not only a fan of our own Jesse Dayton but of my new faves The Vaquetones, the adorable Stephanie Langston from News 2, the very talented and maybe soon to be selling his wares in Austin Hap, The Cornbelt Cowboy, the super sweet Suzanne O'Keeffe of the best idea I have heard in a long time. Other memorable days and nights were spent in the company of old friends and a few new and definitely gold (as in records past and future!) ones. I feel blessed to have heard old stories from Gail Davies and new songs from her son Chris Scruggs who brought the whole trip full circle with his upcoming record made out in Tucson! where my whole trip began under the wise words and musical taste molding of Howe Gelb, Thanks again Howe! Much love to Rosie and Briana, Mike Stinson and Warren Pash for sharing it with me! and to Deborah for pointing me sharply in that direction! Too many happy happenstance moments to count... APRIL 2007
RajiWorld has always been blessed with great staff and they have always come from our extended family. Each has gone onto a dream job and we are looking for someone whose dream is to grow here with us on a permanent basis. We are expanding fast and look for high energy and an ability to multi-task, a great ear and personality. Please send your resume to mail@rajiworld.com attention Help Wanted Here is some info on what a day at RajiWorld would be like as an employee or vacationer. * Pitch clients to world famous music venues, festivals, Fortune 500 companies and the father of the bride! Roggie was very honored to have been nominated by Lisa Schickel and been selected by the Texas Chapter Nominating Committee to be slated for their upcoming Texas Chapter Board election in the associate at large category (2007-2009 term). If you are a member Roggie would love your vote and if you are not yet a member show would love you to consider joining this very worthwhile organization! The GRAMMYs are the only peer-presented award to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position! Proving once again that he is really is a rising star, Nakia has been chosen as one of ME Television's Emerging Artists and will be performing a very special concert at the legendary Antone's on Thursday, April 12th. It's an early show with doors at 6PM and The Dedringers starting at 7PM, followed by Nakia & His Southern Cousins and then Tammany Hall Machine closing out the night! This show will be filmed by ME Television and giving away tickets. Listen to KGSR In The Morning, and KLBJ's Local Licks for very special prize packages including autographed CDs from each band plus 2 VIP passes to the show! Visit Nakia's site for more info!
MARCH 2007 This SXSW we had a rockstar in the office too. Hear our Lizzy on the BBC during SXSW!
Congratulations to all the stars and winners at RajiWorld! We are so incredibly proud. Austin Music Awards winners
Roots Rock: Mother Truckers Cover Band: Skyrocket Bass Guitar: Mark Andes Drums/Percussion: Don Harvey Keyboards: Ian McLagan
Townshend, of The Who and who was the festival's keynote speaker, joined former Faces keyboardist McLagan and his Bump Band at the annual Austin Music Awards for two songs during a tribute set for the late Faces bassist Ronnie Lane. McLagan released an album last year dedicated to Lane. Townshend and Lane had collaborated on a set called "Rough Mix" in 1977.
They played the "Rough Mix" track "Kuschty Rye" and the Small Faces hit "What'cha Gonna Do About It," the latter of which featured some inspired soloing by Townshend. Monday, March 12-Welcome to Austin!!!! And the SXSW 2007 fun begins....updates and invitations added daily so keep checking back! Let's start with one of the best parts of being local (and a mom used to early hours), That is KGSR's live morning broadcast from the Four Seasons. It is a RajiWorld tradition and will be upheld this year by Kathy Valentine (Mon 3/12 at 9 am with Tony Scalzo), Billy Harvey (Tuesday 3/13 at 7:30 PM), Nakia (Wed 3/14 at 6:30 AM) and The Mother Truckers (Wed 3/14 at 8:00 AM).
On Wednesday, March 14, a series of Crash Courses and Music Biz 101 panels present basic information on the music business and Roggie is looking forward to once again being a part of this important part of SXSW's kick off events. She will speak on booking in a panel open to all attendees.
Wednesday night is everyone's favorite with the Austin Music Awards. The Music Awards are presented by The Austin Chronicle and SXSW and co-sponsored by 107.1 KGSR and is a benefit for the SIMS Foundation. This year the poster will be created by RajiWorld's pet painter Federico. Expect a rare performance by Ian McLagan and the Bump Band with special guests and some surprise winners on the arm of Miss Pamela Des Barres and Kathy Valentine. Post show come join us at The 18th Floor, complete with sweeping 360 degree views of the city for the supremely talented A.J. Croce in his official showcase. Thursday night we kick off early with two of Austin's most talked about happy hours; The Mother Truckers 4-6 pm (special early set) at The Continental Club We move a mere 3 doors down to The Whiskey Bar (303 W. Fifth St. 512 481-8599 ) for the Official RajiWorld SXSW 2007 Showcase featuring 7 of our acts you do not want to miss;
If we reach capacity like last year, May we suggest making your way to The Broken Spoke for Jeff Hughes and Chaparral. Keep checking for updates on day parties we recommend. There are way too many to list :) And because we love you as much as you love our roster, we have listed each artist with performance day, place and time.
Thanks for all of your past support of our little shindig! Be sure to come early this year, It is GROWN!
Join us post party for Roggie's husband's amazing band Friends Of Dean Martinez, a SXSW annual headliner! This year at Habana Calle 6 (709 E 6th St).
February 2007
Last night, Nakia's local record release show was a great big success! Thanks to CITY HALL - Mayor Will Wynn and Rose Reyes! KUT, KGSR, KLBJ, FOX, ME TV and Austin Music Foundation for the wonderful coverage and pre promotion! In the crowd we spotted Teal and Josh of Nakia's favorites The Mother Truckers, Wayne Nagel and friends, Bryan Beck of KGSR and many many early supporters, family and friends from out of town and some there to prove good PR efforts work!
JANUARY 2007! South by Southwest has just announced a forward-thinking and environmentally responsible new energy plan for this year's event! Beginning this year, SXSW will be partnering with Austin-based renewable energy market leader Green Mountain Energy Company to offset 100% of carbon emissions arising from all SXSW activities - clubs, travel, offices, convention center, etc. The festival/conference has purchased 376MW of Texas wind energy carbon credits from Green Mountain to offset the estimated 250 metric tons of carbon emissions that will be produced by SXSW this year. SXSW is also working with Ecology Action of Austin to recycle all waste from their outdoor parties and events and will use biodiesel in generators and production trucks.
OUR MAN FLYNT OUR MAN FLYNT BENEFIT will be held Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 8pm to close, at the Continental Club, S. Congress, Austin, TX. Performers (in no particular order) include: SCRAPPY JUD NEWCOMB, BILLY HARVEY, DARIN MURPHY, PENNY JO PULLUS, LOOSE DIAMONDS, PETER CASE, MONTE WARDEN and many others, opening the show is Ron Flynt's son's band: RajiWorld is happy to share great news from The Austin Chronicle this week! As Christopher Grey reports in his weekly must read column, the paper is rounding the corner into it's second quarter-century, the Austin Music Poll honored The Mother Truckers (BEST ROOTS-ROCK: Mother Truckers) and The former Ktel Hit Machine, now Skyrocket (BEST COVER BAND: K-Tel Hit Machine) in it's best of categories. Also gaining props, Melanie Haupt awards FODM best national soundtrack for Fast Food Nation, The West Coast's Hacienda Brothers made Jim Caligiuri's National Top 10 list and our local legend Mac got kudos for his amazing release Spiritual Boy in a Raoul Hernandez top 10 list. Will Taylor and Strings Attached team up with guitarist/songwriter Phil Brown, Nakia and Rodney Connell to present a one-night-only concert tribute to the songwriting and musical genius of Jimi Hendrix this coming January 13th, 2007 in the beautiful setting of St. David’s Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY JANUARY 13TH The 10 pm show will be broadcast live on 93.7 KLBJ and on the internet worldwide. "Come and Fly" Skyrocket! You know and love them as K-Tel Hit Machine but it is a new year and time for some chchchanges...
JOIN US NEW YEAR'S EVE AT PLAYLAND SKATE CENTER! Age Policy: Only ages 21 and up will be allowed. Tickets are $50 and include up to 6 drink tickets, an appetizer buffet, skating from 9-11 PM, and when the skating ends, the rink will become a giant dance floor where we will usher in the new Year with Skyrocket!(formerly K-Tel Hit Machine's) Electric Light Orchestra set featuring the Tosca Strings. 70's disco attire suggested but not required.
You'll have plenty of choices for New Years Eve; in addition to Skyrocket! at Playland Skate Center, Billy Harvey will be performing at La Zona Rosa and The Mother Truckers will have a special First Night Austin show at the Continental Club. DECEMBER 2006 The staff of RajiWorld wishes you and yours warm and cozy holidays.
HACIENDA BROTHERS Let us be the first to take you out on the town for some Holiday Cheer! December 1st is chock full of it. Why don't you just follow us around. Let's start with a very special KGSR anniversary show broadcasting live from the Austin Music Hall! Then on to the debut full length show and preview of Nakia's new songs from the upcoming release!! You can also catch him Wednesday 11/29 as part of Antone's Freddy Fender Tribute! and Thursday on FOX 7 Morning News live.
K-Tel Hit Machine with special guests Tosca Strings rediscover the magic of ELO favorites like “Don’t Bring Me Down” and “Xanadu”and will again will share the stage in a command performance of their very popular ELO tribute Friday, December 1 at Antone's.
The band will be live on air this week in 3 performance, 11/30 on KUT's EKLEKTIKOS with John Aielli at 11:00 AM and Friday 12/1 at sister stations KGSR and KLBJ during AM drive time. NOVEMBER 2006
November has been good to us, We also partner with two old friends to bring you two new bands just in time for your holiday parties. Both will have you and your invited dancing non stop. Please take a moment to check out The Hacienda Brothers and Jeff Hughes and Chaparral. It is not easy to find news to top opening for the Stones in your own city but I have to so let's take a moment before congratulating our other clients for exciting achievements this month to focus on the upcoming elections. Remember we need to keep this part of our world in balance to allow the art a voice and venue. Voter registration deadlines have hit! There're only a few states left that allow voter registration for this November's election. If you're not registered yet there's no need to worry. You don't need to go to the DMV or the library to get it done. You can register yourself to vote from home right now. All you have to do is use this online tool and then print out your form, sign it, and mail it in.
November also sees the private party circuit heating up and The Austin Chronicle has just voted our own K-Tel Hit Machine as "Best Reason To Pawn Your Karaoke Machine- That K-Tel Hit Machine is one of the most beloved bands in originality obsessed Austin should be no surprise to anyone who's seen them do "Hot Legs." Or packed into Antone's for their ELO tribute. Or salivated over their looming "Eighties explosion." What started as a goof among friends has certainly grown – have them quote their fee sometime – but hasn't really changed; it's still a bunch of friends, who happen to be some of Austin's most talented musicians, getting together to jam on songs they all grew up on. The songs may be other people's, but what makes K-Tel so delicious is that they do them with a style all their own".
Fast Food Nation the Movie And The Official Soundtrack is available on Park the Van Records November 14th! We would be happy to discuss ideas for an event in your area with the band, the film and veggie munchies Featuring music from: Spoon, Friends of Dean Martinez, Dr. Dog, Nortec Collective, The Capitol Years, La Sinfonia, Elvis Perkins, Robbers on High Street, Secretary Bird, Monsieur Leroc, and The T-Bones. OCTOBER 2006 Would you like to join us at a special Ian McLagan after show this Sunday? Continental Club at 1315 South Congress will host our midnight set. This show is first come first serve but not advertised except here and on Mac's site. Haybale goes on first and they are amazing. STONES INFO •Times and tickets: Gates open at 3 p.m. for the Rolling Stones concert at Zilker Park on Sunday. Ian McLagan & the Bump Band will open at 4 p.m., followed by Los Lonely Boys. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 494-1800 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. General admission tickets are $95. Student tickets are $75 and may be purchased online only; bring a current student ID to the venue. Children under 2 will be admitted free with a ticket-holding adult. At noon Sunday, box offices will open at the two concert entrances, one on Barton Springs Road and the other near the Town Lake entrance just east of the MoPac Boulevard pedestrian bridge). They accept major credit cards. American Sign language interpretation will be provided during the concert.
•Parking: There will be no event parking at the venue. Parking in the surrounding neighborhoods will be restricted to residents (and at Austin High School to participants in school events that day). Pick up the free shuttle at Republic Square at Fourth and Guadalupe streets. You will be dropped within walking distance of the concert entrance. Shuttles will begin at 2:30 p.m. and run continuously until 11 p.m. •Other transportation: Taxis will pull up to a designated area for pick-up and drop-off near the exits. Bike racks are available at the concert entrance gates. •Passenger drop-off: The passenger drop-off area is at the north end of the MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) pedestrian bridge on Stephen F. Austin Drive, via Veterans Drive and Atlanta Street. •What you can bring: Blankets, umbrellas (small hand-held style), baby strollers, two factory-sealed water bottles up to 1 liter each, empty reservoir-type water container, binoculars. Leave behind lawn chairs and outside food. For a full list of prohibited items, go to Austin360.com/rollingstones. See you there! Get Your Costumes Ready!!
Want RajiWorld to help you put together the music for your next event? We have over 15 years experience in making your parties, corporate events, and house concerts something to remember forever. Call Roggie today to discuss which RajiWorld artists match your event needs.
SEPTEMBER 2006 RajiWorld congratulates A.J. Croce's Seedling Records. All three of the artists currently on Seedling brought home an award from this week's annual San Diego Music Awards! A.J.'s newest record, Cantos took the award for Best Pop Album Of The Year, while Gregory Page won Best Acoustic Artist and Gilbert Castellanos was awarded Best Jazz Album Of The Year. ACL was the home of Mac's fun announcement. IAN MCLAGAN & THE BUMP BAND JOIN THE ROLLING STONES AS SPECIAL GUEST ON "A BIGGER BANG" WORLD TOUR IN AUSTIN, TX AUSTIN - September 16, 2006 - The Rolling Stones are set for their inaugural performance in Austin, Texas, with 'A Bigger Bang' than ever before, meeting up with their old pal and former keyboardist, Ian "Mac" McLagan. McLagan first opened for the Stones back in 1964 as a member of the Muleskinners. Since then, he's been a member of the Small Faces and Faces, and continues to be one of the most-utilized keyboardist's in rock history. This time, joining Mac to open the show will be his fabulous Bump Band, which features "Scrappy" Jud Newcomb, Don Harvey, and Mark Andes. One of the recognized masters of the Hammond B-3 organ and electric piano, McLagan has toured and recorded with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Bragg, and all points in between. Ian McLagan & the Bump Band keep alive the legacy of his former bands, where the raw energy of the music matches perfectly the earthy, real-life lyrics. Austin's favourite British import, Mac moved there in the 1994 and has since become one of the most beloved figures on the local scene. He and the Bumps have released several albums that extend the legacy of his former bands without paling in comparison. McLagan's sixth and finest solo CD, "Spiritual Boy - an Appreciation of Ronnie Lane", is a loving tribute to his old friend and bandmate, and features songs written by this most-beloved musician. "Spiritual Boy" has achieved chart success in Mojo Magazine as well as glowing reviews in Rolling Stone, No Depression, Goldmine, and the Austin Chronicle. McLagan was awarded the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for his outstanding contribution to British music in 1996, and his outrageously funny autobiography, "All The Rage" is published by Pan/Macmillan. He compiled and produced the Faces four-disc boxed set, "Five guys walk into a bar...", for Rhino/Warner's Records, and was inducted into the Texas Music Hall of Fame in 2004. He recently received a rare honor on April 6th, when it was proclaimed 'Ian "Mac" McLagan Day' in Austin, Texas. Ian McLagan & the Bump Band extend a warm Texas welcome in what marks The Rolling Stones' first concert in the Live Music Capital of the World. Tickets are currently on-sale and selling out fast for the October 22 show in Austin. For Official Rolling Stones tour information visit www.rollingstones.com.We are out of breath. Here comes ACL fast on the heels of a tremendous time in South Park CO (almost 10, 000 feet high) with Billy Harvey and Steve Poltz as well as many new friends. The low hot steamy landscape of Austin feels like home and we welcome you to share our home with us this week. You can meet us at Mac and The Bump Band's show Saturday, September 16 -Zilker Park - Washington Mutual Stage(3:15pm). I think they have some pretty exciting news about the next show you will catch them at in this same location:) We love our little city and ask you to please help us keep it special, please bike, share a ride or support our local bus system. Austin City Limits Festival Shuttle
A last minute change of plans saw Roggie attending The Kerrville Wine and Music Festival this past weekend instead of the Club Congress 21st Anniversary party. Now we know why, divine intervention brought her to a packed and captive audience to witness a true Renaissance man come to life. Imagine his white horse as a Harley and his delivery as more Barry White then white folk artist on that famous stage and you can begin to see what Roggie heard. Look forward to meeting our newest addition soon. He will fly in for your festival or private event, he will ride in for your bike fest or roadside attraction and yes he will still play your house concert but stand in line, we have a few folks already asking.. Please meet Michael Lille
We wish our clients fun filled tours all over the US this week! If you are not able to come out we have found a treat for you listen to at home, right now! This is a preview of what you might get at the joint Billy Harvey/ Steve Poltz shows, thanks Ally! Adam Carroll Billy Harvey and Steve Poltz The Mother Truckers AUGUST 2006 Mars Spectacular on August 27? Just in case let us suggest some ways you could spend it to change your life or at least you could hear something pretty on your way to skywatch in Austin. Ian McLagan Thursday, August 24, 2006 Lucky Lounge Austin TX
Kim is an Angel, finally." Please come join us Tuesday, August 8 to celebrate her life.
If you are unable to join us in person please join the wonderful online community available for you to share your thoughts with Mac. We will be compiling a book of these for him. Mac's Bump Band secretary has a link here. We have chosen a very important charity in Kim's honor. The Women's Advocacy Project is a statewide, nonprofit, legal organization with a mission to provide free legal advice, expand legal education, and promote access to justice for Texas women and children in need. The Project was established in 1982 to respond to the needs of countless women with questions about their legal rights and now operates six programs focused primarily on domestic violence and family law. Checks may be made out to the Women's Advocacy Project Flowers may be sent to The Cook-Walden Funeral Home, from there they will be delivered to the memorial service at Zilker Park on Tuesday (August 8th). Please make delivery for Monday afternoon or ideally Tuesday before noon. Ian McLagan
*Congratulations to The Mother Truckers! Just added to Waterloo Records' Top 50!! Catch them Thursday, August 3rd at Shady Grove in Austin! UNPLUGGED!!! *What's a night! If you missed the Concert For Bangladesh Tribute at Threadgill's last night - it's OK - We got some of it on tape! Check out Nakia's show-stopping rendition of the Billy Preston classic, "That's The Way God Planned It." *Please join RajiWorld Tuesday night at Austin's Threadgill's World Headquarters for a special show celebrating George Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh - A 35th Anniversary Tribute! This event is guaranteed to knock your socks off! But what else could you expect from so a show that features SO MANY of RajiWorld's very own... Darin Murphy, Benjamin Hotchkiss, Trish Murphy, Kyle Crusham, and Paul English from The K-Tel Hit Machine, Nakia, and Billy Harvey! 
*THIS Friday night, join us at La Zona Rosa in Austin, TX for the Austin Chronicle - Smokin' Singles Party featuring K-Tel Hit Machine AND Billy Harvey!! The Austin Chronicle's LUV Doctor says, "This singles night has a really kickass cover band, the K-Tel Hit Machine that features A-List performers: Trish and Darin Murphy, Johnnie Goudy, Paul English, Mike Belile, Kyle Crusham, and Benjamin Hotchkiss as well as a sensational opening act, Billy Harvey. If you’re the kind of person who can free your inner dork and totally rock out to pop and rock classics from the Seventies and Eighties, this is your show, regardless of your singularity. Plus, it’s sponsored by Lovers Lane. We may be suspect, but we’d never intentionally steer you wrong."  *THEN.. .Join RajiWorld and the band down at The Beauty Bar for an Aftershow with a very special K-Tel DJ Set!  *Somet |
Ava and Lizzy
.jpeg)
poster by Nakia 
