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| RECENT NEWS AND INFORMATION MARCH 2010 Now in our 12th year RajiWorld +1 has grown into RajiWorld + some Viewtopia:SXSW on Justin.tv will be live streaming from RajiWorld @ Jovita's! We are making history both as the first ever live stream for Whole Foods, & the first ever live stream to marry brick & mortar (92" plasma at WFM Lincoln Park, Ill) with digital across all the partner networks: Justin.tv, Blip.fm, & WFM's socnet pre-eminence in real time. all ages, free parking, chair massage, air conditioning, tables full menu and full bar and a benefit for Sweet Relief!! 12:00 CANJA RAVE
FEBRUARY 2010 Happy Birthday and Birth of a new CD Day to Steve Poltz! “San Diego’s Most Influential Artist of the Decade” Steve Poltz is available to play your living room, college, festival, club, coffeehouse or stadium. You will have a happy ending, He is the best storyteller in the US and Canada and as a dual citizen can play both. On his upcoming release Steve Poltz goes back to his birthplace of Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada and meets the Canadian award winning songwriter, producer and performer Joel Plaskett. The two form a strong bond and record Steve's newest album "Dreamhouse." Recorded analog on 16 track 2 inch tape they make Steve's finest offering yet. Filled with beautiful melodies and lush quirky arrangements mixed with stark haunting acoustic numbers the "Dreamhouse" sound will be released on vinyl and CD. Poltz continues to tour like a man possessed doing over 220 dates a year from Australia to Canada through The United States of America. Poltz's fine fingerpicking and humorous storytelling have kept his fan base growing through word of mouth and press and web. His recent performance at NPR's Mountain Stage in West Virginia garnered a standing ovation. The former Rugburns frontman continues do loads of radio and press interviews and shows from house concerts to clubs and theaters either touring solo or with his band The Cynics.
I do not know who to thank, Gabi or Caroline or Santa but my dreams for the perfect and (currently ;-) affordable dance band has arrived and just in time, I am booking up a storm with privates and weddings right now! We are thrilled to announce the addition of The Lost Soul Revue to the RajiWorld family.
SONG LIST Songs waiting in the wings... I Heard it through the Grapevine-Gladys Knight and The Pips and list goes on and on! We are over the moon to share them with you for your next event! You will see them at our 12th annual SXSW day party, this year being called RajiWorld + Some (instead of +1) as we have fallen for too many new bands this month! And it is the month that houses Valentine's Day so we thought you would forgive us our new crushes and just join us in the fun with them in March. JANUARY 2010! Join me and your community in breathing a new life into Dr. Martin Luther King's words by helping others in our world live their own dreams of freedom. We can do it if we all stick together!
Have you been considering a career change into the music business? You can join me for a few days at work and see if it is for you. “Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ~ Buddha. I have a few favorite sites that remind me why I love my work and my clients and creating this flow of new fans and new work every day! This one is from ZenHabits "Every year, January brings renewed optimism for change, for a better life, for a better you. And that’s a wonderful thing. It’s wonderful, because this fresh start gives us a chance to reinvent our lives and ourselves. It allows us to reinvigorate ourselves, to shed the baggage of the previous year and do anything. Anything is possible! On that note, Something I am incredibly excited to be working on right now is taking Billy Harvey's life-changing documentary film, songs and inspirational Q and A on the road. We are specifically targeting colleges and churches and it is with great pride that I invite you to experience one of my favorite artist stories out there.
My client, Billy Harvey, bought a gold 1981 Mercedes diesel on eBay in 14 seconds. Soon after, the unconventional environmentally friendly singer/songwriter converted it to run on waste vegetable oil. The plan was to take it on a tour across America traveling all 7,000 plus miles on the, "alternative fuel". What followed was a near epic journey of endurance and self-discovery that was both beautiful, and at times harrowing. Filmed entirely on his laptop camera, Harvey intimately chronicled this fantastic adventure of spirit. From crossing the continental divide on a sheet of ice to digging through oil dumpsters in the freezing cold, to all night drives deprived of any sleep. You will laugh, you will cry you will be kinder to your french fries…and maybe yourself. DECEMBER 2009 Early congratulations to all RajiWorld clients for their early SXSW acceptance, we will know more on who is able to make the festival and party soon and have a lot of special guests coming in this year in addition to record release tours for Richard Barone, Rattlesnake Shake, Suzanna Choffel, Triple Cobra, Billy Harvey and The Fleshtones touring college markets this spring! NOVEMBER 2009
Having recently completed recording their debut album in Austin, Texas with Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith (Jet, Trail Of The Dead, Dandy Warhols), Theart have returned home to join Marilyn Manson on his Australian tour. In Australia, Theart have also toured with such as Sonic Youth, NIN, Eskino Joe and we expect all the best the US has to offer as they return here after their March tour with The Pixies.
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OCTOBER 2009
October is kicking off to be all of my favorite things wrapped into a wonderful intertwined roller-coaster. My 10 year old daughter, with her school choir under the tutelage of a total rock star is playing ACL this year! She has attended all access since she was a tiny tot with her Dad and I and for our work, this year we are attending as a fan (of hers). I will also get to re-connect with some of my favorite people in the country and witness the maiden voyage of music at the power plant across the street from my living room window. Visit our friend Rose Reyes and her amazing staff at the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau site for a wealth of information on traveling to Austin, accommodations, maps, things to do, shopping, the music scene, etc. You can also order a free visitor's guide at the site. The following weekend takes me to Marfa to let the week before sink in and the one coming up next germinate. Miss Pamela Des Barres returns to Austin to lead another of our writing workshops. There are really no words to describe this experience, If you are a women and want to or already write you should be here with us. We have a Facebook group for chatting and updates and you can register here. I will be unable to attend in person but have not been so tickled to book something in a long time. If you are anywhere near NY 10/22 and 10/23 you must attend one of our rare Bongos shows!
The band appears in their old "home-room" Maxwell's and then at CMJ and Is 10/24 a magical date? Billy Harvey at Sharkey's in Huntington VA, Edison Chair at the debut Teen Book Festival , Nakia & His Southern Cousins at the debut Austin Octoberfest SEPTEMBER 2009 I will take this weekend off to be a fan of a few of my all time favorite artists on a weekend I would normally be in Nashville (AMA) to see them but they are bringing the best of Americana here and the weather is gorgeous! Friday at Antones brings Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women, Including Dave and Sarah Brown, Cindy Cashdollar and Lisa Pankratz, wonderful singer Christy McWilson and Amy Farris on fiddle! then late night with Alejandro Escovedo at Continental Club and Saturday day Bloodshot Records partners with one of my favorite local businesses Yard Dog Gallery for a FREE! ALL AGES! party which Starts at NOON! Artwork showing by Jon Langford, Rico Bell, Exene Cervenka, Ben Weaver and more. Featuring: Waco Brothers w/ Rico Bell, Scott H. Biram, Ha Ha Tonka, Deadstring Brothers, Rosie Flores, Dex Romweber Duo, Mark Pickerel and more TBD! That night Cactus Cafe has a very special show featuring Joe Ely with his (Reunion!) band featuring: Bobby Keys (from the Rolling Stones)* David Grissom* Davis Mclarty & Jimmy Pettit and then AL again! But NEXT WEEKEND (9/25, 9/26 and 9/27) I have 3 special shows in Austin and a few more on the road and even a few private events which are sure to be a wild success! Then it is just all about ACL...
Thank you Austin for selling out and LOVING Triple Cobra so much! (They will be back to record here this winter and of course for SXSW.) Now, Let's do the same for Nakia's show, Jovita's is a great room to see The Southern Cousins in, Huge parking lot, food, drinks and a dance floor!
September always feels like a new beginning with unlimited potential for re-invention, learning and fun, just like back to school always did. It is a great time to be grateful and I want each of you to know I appreciate your readership, support and great ideas each month. I am super revved about the return of Triple Cobra to Austin, September 12 is a full record release show with The Bluebonnets (Kathy Valentine) opening. If you come to only one show or one Austin visit this month make it 9/12 at Continental Club! . You can also catch a quickie at Antones September 9 to help raise money for our dear friend Todd Wolfson. You cannot beat this local (with Triple Cobra) line up, it is the best of the best!
Doors at 6:00pm - show at 7:00pm Jon Dee & Jesse Sublett All proceeds go to Todd V. Wolfson
AUGUST 2009
Check out the new songs Edison Chair has recorded in Austin but been playing for LA based International label heads. In addition to the lads first trip to LA I had a wonderful one there myself that included a house concert at Pamela Des Barres's (check out her new website and blog) for Billy Harvey and filled with the best of my friends, industry and new Billy fans like client and friend Grey DeLisle.
I was able to accomplish my favorite role as muse/agent/friend/physic as I brought my family and business and music worlds together. Many new connections were made in LA and in Austin where my home was house sat by my new favorite band who were sent to me by my daughter's LA God-Mother! You will soon be hearing a lot about THEART, Frenchie At The Bubble made a gorgeous record for them while they dined on Austin's best raw food, swam in Barton Springs and took ultra care of my kitty.
JULY 2009 If this last bit of July is indicative August will be huge. All I have for you this month are big bold stories, heroic efforts and pride the size of a Disney made Lion's roar for those who make my world spin. You will hear a lot more next month for the event itself 9/9 at Antones but this month is a great time to contribute to the fund set up for our favorite Rock Star photographer, in a poor economy nothing is worth more then art and those who create it, We need our friend Todd back where he should be, dancing to his new fave band! Triple Cobra.
In fact I want you to be there so badly I challenge you to buy a ticket for a friend to go if you are unable to, I will buy a ticket for the first of you to reply to me here Tickets are on sale here and this event will be magical and you will be helping plant roots for someone's success with your very presence to support future Hickory Wind Ranch residents!
Come out tonight and see Nakia live then stick around and talk shop as he is looking for some amazing fill in players for touring.
"Unfortunately, most of the current Southern Cousins/SoCoSubs are: 1. In other bands So, in an effort to insure that I have a great team of players complete with second and third strings, I am reaching out to you, my friends in the music community, to ask for your help. If you know of some good players who don't mind traveling with a knockout southern soul/blues band please send them my way. Below is my current contact info and a link to my website where these folks can get an idea of what I do including videos to see what our show is like. I am looking for guitar, bass, drums, keys, and backing vocalists. Most of you know my band members personally, so please don't think this means someone has quit or there is any bad blood. The Southern Cousins and the Fresh Up Girls are still rocking and rolling. I have just realized that this is an essential part of the next step in my career and although I am blessed with some of Austin's best talent, I must have top quality players who are ready to travel - even for 1 and 2 night runs out of town, but eventually leading up to 2 and 3 weeks at a time. Thank you so much for your help!"
Musician's Advisory Panel 2009 Purpose: The SIMS Foundation’s Musicians Advisory Panel provides guidance to and leverages support for the organization as needed to help advance SIMS’ mission to provide access to and financial support for mental health and addiction recovery services for Austin-area musicians and their families. Nakia
We are proud to present for nationwide booking the "Best Discovery" At SXSW 2009!
July represents a new chapter at RajiWorld. We step up the consulting side of things with new services offered and new clients worldwide and we set a favorite friend free to find independence. Billy Harvey is moving to LA and kicking it off with a highly coveted weekly play at Largo. Go see him, it is one of those things you want to be a part of. Start the experience here He will be back in late September for a visit and very special show. "Somewhere, there is probably someone who lived in England in 1960 who turned down a chance to go to The Cavern Club because he had never heard of the band. "The band" in question was, of course, The Beatles. They went on to have a bit of success in the music business; enough success that the guy who didn't want to go see them play because he had never heard of them is still kicking himself black-and-blue 40 years later. So when you're trying to decide whether or not you want to drag yourself out to see someone unknown play....just remind yourself that every musician was once an unknown, and that every musician who sells out arenas for hundreds of dollars per ticket once played somewhere for under ten bucks. And someone who paid hundreds of dollars to sit in the last row of an arena once turned down the chance to sit on the first row of a small venue for next to nothing. Don't be this person!" SO the moral of this often repeated quote is to support live music, you will thank yourself and sooner then later.
JUNE 2009 Thanks to my old friends at The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau for introducing me to my new friends of The Professional Convention Management Association! What a fun bunch of people. I was able to see both Suzanna Choffel and Skyrocket entertain them this week In addition to all of Suzanna's other big wins, she has just swept the the prestigious International Songwriting Competition as second place winner in the AAA category! she is currently finishing her new record here in Austin with some pretty stellar help!
MAY 2009 With school almost out this one is sure to be the best yet. Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 1-5 p.m We have just partnered with ME Television and Gibson Guitars to make the upcoming workshops an even bigger opportunity This month's panel of judges so far includes Rose Reyes ("Rose is like the secretary of state for Austin music," says Rich Garza, producer of Austin's Pachanga Latino Music Festival. "She's the perfect ambassador for Austin's incredibly diverse artistic community." As director of music marketing for the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, Reyes' mission is cut and dry: Bring conferences to the Convention Center, which in turn fills local hotels, and promote the city to visitors and tourists), David Murray (guitarist, producer and songwriter who began his career in the 1970s as a teen at the legendary Antone’s night club. There he learned from and performed with blues greats such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Additionally, he has performed multiple times on Austin City Limits and NBC’s Friday Night Lights), Jay Woods (Sr. Vice President at New West Records; Director Of Sales and Marketing at Justice Records; Director of Sales and Marketing at Doolittle Records). Jay has served the Austin Music scene as well with his work with the Austin Music Commission, The SIMS Foundation and HAAM. Jay now works as a consultant to many artists and small labels here in Austin. And Joseph Stallone a leading legal advisor in the music industry and represents a number of music industry clients, including Grammy-winning artists. Stallone is governor with the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy (currently serving as the State Advocacy Committee Chairperson) and a member of the Entertainment Law Initiative. We met Stallone, however, through the wonderful Grounded in Music. Grounded in Music was founded in early 2007 in Austin, Texas by Stallone and other music industry professionals. Grounded in Music's sole mission is to inspire underprivileged kids to turn to music as a career, hobby, or alternative to life on the streets. New prizes this week include: a 1/2 Day of Studio Time with Stuart Sullivan at Wire Recording! A Band Website Created With Your Help While You Learn From Mark Alba A Gorgeous Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar With A Hard Shell Paying Spots On High Profile Local Shows
Nakia’s full- throated, gritty howl that lights this fire. Someday, Nakia’s vocal chops are going to be front and center as part of the next great supergroup to come out of Austin (a la the Arc Angels or Storyville). But until then, this one-name solo artist is doing just fine with a little help from his friends.” Texas Music Magazine One of his favorite musical friends is Matt Hubbard and we are happy to recommend this pairing and right where it belongs in the heart of old school Austin. Join us on Facebook to RSVP Matt Hubbard wows audiences with his boogie-woogie piano, harmonica, trombone and baritone voice playing what the Austin Chronicle calls "back-alley beatnik blues." Matt works in the Austin, Texas music scene as a solo performer, bandleader, sideman, studio musician and producer. He has worked with Willie Nelson, Ray Price, Fastball, Papa Mali, Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and many others. Willie Nelson wrote in his memoir The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes: "Matt Hubbard, remember that name. I believe you'll be hearing a lot more from him in the future."
The better you know me the more you will understand why I am so pleased to announce the touring partnership with Richard Barone! From his stint as a 7 year old Florida DJ onto his production collaboration with Tiny Tim at age 16 and a variety of artists including a recent duet between Liza Minnelli and pianist Johnny Rodgers, a children's album for former model Jolie Jones, daughter of Quincy Jones, recordings for B-52's frontman Fred Schneider, and others. As a producer/director, he has created large-scale concert events, including tributes to Peggy Lee at Carnegie Hall, Chicago's Ravinia Festival, and the Hollywood Bowl in 2003 and 2004, and concerts for New York's Central Park SummerStage. The 80's saw him fronting The Bongos In 2006, the original three Bongos re-entered the studio with long time fan Moby producing to create bonus material for a CD reissue of the group's debut album. The remastered, 27-track Special Edition of Drums Along The Hudson, which was released internationally by Cooking Vinyl Records in June, 2007, includes rare, live bonus tracks and new studio recordings. An accompanying video for "Bulrushes 2007," a reprise of the band's early single, "The Bulrushes" featuring Moby, was released simultaneously on iTunes. In September 2007, Barone's memoir, FRONTMAN: Surviving the Rock Star Myth, was published by Backbeat/Hal Leonard Books, and his complete solo catalog was re-launched at the iTunes Music Store. In late 2007, he began staging a series of 'musical readings' of FRONTMAN, both live and on radio, with excerpts of the book read by television actress Joyce DeWitt and radio personality Vin Scelsa, among others. Musical accompaniment was performed using the new Gibson Les Paul HD.6x-Pro Digital guitar (an instrument to which Barone contributed as artist consultant) in surround sound. On his birthday, October 1, 2008, he brought FRONTMAN: A Musical Reading to the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City, with "Special Guests and Legendary Friends," including Moby, Lou Reed, The Band's Garth Hudson, Marshall Crenshaw, Terre and Suzzy Roche, Randy Brecker, Carlos Alomar, and many others. The concert was held as a benefit for public radio station WFUV 90.7 FM in New York. Barone lives in Greenwich Village, where he recently completed tracks for his new album, GLOW with veteran producer Tony Visconti (Bowie, T. Rex). Also working with Barone on the project were producers Mike Thorne (Soft Cell, Bronski Beat, Communards, Wire), Steve Rosenthal (Lou Reed, Monster Magnet), Steve Addabbo (Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin), songwriter Paul Williams, engineer Leslie Ann Jones at Skywalker Sound, photographer Mick Rock and others. GLOW is currently being released via iTunes and Amazon.com as a series of 3-song EPs
You are on your own for Mother's Day Weekend (although there is a LOT to do and I hope the weather everywhere is as nice as in Austin) but next weekend I have some MUST SEE shows for your pleasure. Join us for lunch and an incredible show featuring 3 of ALTWorld and Austin's finest.
Later that afternoon an Austin tradition is being brought back to life May 17th at the Nutty Brown Cafe in SouthWest Austin. The Rolling Stones Hoot/Tribute was created by local music icon Wayne Nagel to raise funds and awareness for the then fledgling SIMS Foundation in the late 90's, soon after its inception. Save Austin Music's founder, Troy Dillinger was a regular performer at the events, which he hosted after Nagel's departure for heavy travel with top-name touring acts. Doors at 4pm, Music 5-10pm APRIL 2009
Next Up at ALTWorld, Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 1-5 p.m is a workshop to be held at Jovita’s download your submission form here if you are under 19 or a parent of a talented teen. This month's panel of judges so far includes Award-winning rock journalist and Teen Up Starter Margaret Moser (Austin Chronicle, Next Up Austin), Harmoni Kelley, lovely local bass playing queen to Bob Schneider, Bruce Hughes, Jon Dee Graham, James McMurtry, - poet, videographer, killer guitar hero and producer Billy Harvey and our Multi-Media Guru Mark Alba with prizes like a band photo shoot with Cory Ryan Photography, band website design training from Fishtank Design (Ian Moore, Jimmie Vaughn and RajiWorld), a workshop on" stage fright"/"performance anxiety" with Wayne Meyers and a Demo recording session with Graham Sattinger (Ballet Austin and the Armstrong School). Our last workshop Sunday February 22, 2009 yielded some pretty great results, We are proud to announce the first signing out of our ALTWorld Auditions, EDISON CHAIR. Hear the band speak on the workshop's early results. Edison Chair is a three piece teen rock band from Austin, Texas that brings an innovative, eclectic style of music to the forefront of the Austin youth scene. Focused on quality songwriting and musicianship rather than on digital effects or synthesizers, band members Martin Aker, Wes Armstrong and Nathan Thrash make a tight musical partnership that grabs hold and doesn't let go with songs good enough to prompt multi-platinum songwriter Monte Warden (Kelly Willis, Patty Loveless, George Jones, Bruce Robison, Travis Tritt, and George Strait,) to bring some of New York and LA's finest major label producers Bruce Brody (Rickie Lee Jones, Lone Justice, Pulp Fiction Soundtrack, Maria McKee) and Jose Alcantar (Blue October) to town to take them into the studio this week. And if that were not enough, Rising Austin Star Nakia hand picked them to open on his upcoming record release show!
Nakia
With appearances under his belt at SXSW, Nakia is releasing his debut album, Water To Wine on April 7. Recorded with producer and guitarist Mac McNabb, the album summons the joyous rhythms of southern-fried brown-eyed soul; buoyed by his band, The Southern Cousins --and his back-up singers The Fresh Up Girls. Along with his potent voice, Nakia shows off his writing by renewing the Stax/Volt spirit with “On The Bus” complete with a “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” whistle part, and a groove as deep and wide as the Mississippi. He struts on “Choose Your Poison” -- and testifies like a true believer on the title track and “All Over You.” Water to Wine also includes songs written by and with Michael Fracasso, one of Austin’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters, as well as a number co-written by the Austin hit country songwriter Monte Warden — two of Nakia’s many supportive peers within the city’s music scene. Together, they take listeners on a grand and scenic tour of Southern soul and R&B from the church (“Safe Inside”) to the street (“There Goes The Neighborhood”) and to the bayou (“Elizabeth Lee”.) “He’s the real deal ya’ll, he’s got some serious soul.” Sharon Jones "I absolutely love Nakia’s Water To Wine, I love the singing, the songwriting and most importantly, the soul. His talent shines.” “His live performances are akin to a religious experience. With his first full-length release, Water To Wine, Nakia captures his trademark soulful, spiritual sound. It’s a big, theatrical voice, and an execution that’s Southern gospel with more than a hint of Joe Cocker.” Texas Music Magazine “I receive dozens of demo recordings from aspiring Austin musicians; Nakia’s submissions have always stood out from the pack. I am excited that his debut album is coming out so that all can hear his magic. He’s got a lot of tricks up his sleeve.” Jody Denberg, Program Director/KGSR MARCH 2009 Welcome to Austin! We are glad to have you here, As cool as the Chief Seattle quote "“Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints" is we want you to shop our vintage stores, buy CDs and as 1/2 of LA friends have maybe even a house :) Just added! Nakia & His Southern Cousins To Play Antones Saturday 3/14/09
“The Right Voice At The Right Time” - Suzanna Choffel to Perform at Austin Music Awards in SXSW 2009- MUSIC AWARDS MUSIC AWARDS MUSIC AWARDS! GO TEAMs RajiWorld and ALTWorld Featured Artist in Dell Lounge, Berkleemusic SXSW Compilation, and Austin Monthly magazine AUSTIN, TX, 3/2/09 - Austin musician Suzanna Choffel will be a featured performer at the 27th annual Austin Music Awards on March 18, marking the official kickoff to the South By Southwest Music Festival. The Austin Music Awards are presented by The Austin Chronicle and SXSW, and co-sponsored by 107.1 KGSR. "When it came to booking the talent for the 2009 Music Awards, Suzanna Choffel was top of the list. Engaging, refreshing, and terrifically talented, she's the right voice at the right time," enthused the Austin Chronicle's Margaret Moser, director of the Austin Music Awards. In addition, she will perform her official SXSW Showcase on March 21 at Momos presented by www.AustinTexas.org and www.indiesoundsaustin.com and our day parties March 20 at 3:30 PM at South Austin's Jovita's and again downtown Sunday 3/22 at Blu from 3-4 pm. In January 2009, The Austin Chronicle included Suzanna Choffel in “Nine Locals Poised To Break Out At SXSW 2009”. She is also profiled in “9 Bands To Watch In ‘09” in the current March issue of Austin Monthly magazine, and was the cover story in the winter 2009 issue of Austin Music+Entertainment magazine. Suzanna is also currently a Featured Artist in the Dell Lounge site , and her music is featured on the Berkleemusic SXSW Compilation, which is currently streaming here. Suzanna Choffel said, “Our band feels very honored to be playing these high-profile events, and we’re super excited about playing for fans old and new at SXSW 2009.” Suzanna Choffel’s next full-length album will be released in the summer of 2009. Miss Pamela Des Barres will once again share a magical moment with some lucky winner on stage and Nakia of Nakia & His Southern Cousins will join Suzanna in what promises to be a highlighted show stopping song at the awards. On the ALTWorld front The Music awards will also see a performance (we know it will be stellar from The Fireants with Bob Schneider and The Austin Music Awards is officially inviting Georgia Napolitano to be this year's junior Presenter.
Miss Pamela will read and sign for you so bring books, we will also have some for sale there. Upon entering the store you will feel it take you back to a bygone era. Not just your ordinary vintage store. Amelia's is a place to find that piece of history that will make your mother, father, of grandparents proud of you for having learned the difference between just nice and exceptionally exquisite. There is something here for everyone. For some, there are many somethings. The next time you find yourself shopping for something vintage, stop by Amelia's. Next up is our annual day party, It is a gift for the city of Austin and we are grateful our clients enjoy playing for fans they have developed all year and a strong contingent of those from around the globe. We also always tie into a local charity we feel strongly about and this year with the birth of ALTWorld that group is Grounded In Music. Please help us with a donation to their very worthy cause. Our emcee is Miss Polly Parsons
We will wind down in style Sunday at a brand new neighborhood haunt Blu located in the striking 360 Building across from Austin Music Hall. This is RajiWorld's new favorite spot for coffee and a nightcap. Sunday, March 22, 2009 Blu Austin TX RajiWorld acoustic selection, free public show
Calling all girls, We are once again treating you to a chance to re-live, write down or forget about those SXSW memories with Miss Pamela Des Barres. We offer two nights of intensive writing together with old friends and each time some new and special additions (maybe you?).
FEBRUARY 2009 Teen talent takes center stage at ALTWorld, RajiWorld's Brand New Kid's Division Please join us Sunday afternoon 1-5 February 22nd at Jovita's 1619 South First St. Austin, TX 78704 Great food and drinks available for purchase $15 submission fee due with submission by 2/15/09, please download your submission form here or via email
I have some exciting news! I have, with my friend Harper Ferguson started a new division at RajiWorld, It is ALTWorld- Austin Live Teens, a full service agency + for our local teens We will offer traditional booking but with a focus on all- ages events, music lessons, film connections, regular auditions and rehearsals, mentors and discounts on things like classes and gear they may need. We will act as homeroom for them to utilize to make it work for their band and we cannot do it without you and your words of encouragement. I am making a website and thought it would great to have the stories of well respected artists for the kids to read. I have hand-picked an incredible array of local and national artists, buyers, teachers, bankers, film folks and more for our advisory board. They are willing to help us on a long-term basis! Monte Warden was the first one I spoke with and he is on board as a judge in our first audition (2/22 at Jovita's 1-5 pm- see below) and will be on our advisory board. I have included his charming story below and I would love your help in getting the word out this week and next on our audtitions. If YOU know a talented teen be sure to let us know that too. "I started playin' the guitar when I was 11. I began playing out on the sidewalk on 6th Street when I was 14. I played mostly originals with a few Buddy Holly songs thrown in. Before long, Margaret Moser of the Chronicle began taking an interest in me and writing about me a little. In 1983, at the age of 15, I started my 1st real band, Whoa, Trigger!. We got real popular, real fast and even won BEST NEW BAND at the 1983 Austin Music Awards. I have gone on to record 5 albums for 3 different major labels, had 70 major label cuts as a songwriter, over a dozen songs on the Billboard charts, and have sold over 10 million records as a songwriter and publisher. NONE of this would have ever occurred if I had not gotten my start in the wonderful Austin music scene as a teenager."- Monte Warden This idea has come from a love of helping kids find their way in music, the last event we were this excited about was one with Grounded in Music (below), we are thrilled to be working with them in ALTWorld and for our SXSW day party. Help us welcome one of Austin's new talents from LA in a very artistic collaboration sure to be the start of something BIG, prove you were there in the beginning by actually coming, we promise to take a lot of pictures of the beautiful people sure to flock this show- trust us, you can dance, drink, people watch and snuggle up on the couches or hide out in the rec room upstairs...
JANUARY 2009! Roggie and Nakia's favorite local and hardworking group works to teach kids about music... School districts have been tightening budget belts, and unfortunately, the educational cuts are usually in art or music. That's why the local group Grounded in Music hopes to keep students involved. The group "The Club Boys" are getting ready to perform in front of live audience. Click here to watch the story on KVUE.com. "I feel great. I feel kind of nervous and kind of not," said the group's oldest member, Dennis Washington. He's been studying music at The Boys and Girls Club of East Austin for the past two years. Their group has learned how to write "We bring great Austin musicians into the club and we teach them how to play guitar, play drums and rap; how to write songs Grounded in Music works with kids ages 10 to 18 with the hopes they'll stay at the Boys and Girls Club, rather than be on Thursday night i! First auditions set for 2/22/09 in Austin TXs its biggest fundraiser of the year at Gibson Guitar. The opening act is The Club Boys.
As I am finding already my holiday and journey all over TX has paid off! I fell in love with this state on so many levels and I And do not forget all the lovely sates we border, they are next on the call list as we are planning tours for A.J. CROCE,
DECEMBER 2008 IN ADDITION TO REPRESENTING A TOP NOTCH ECLECTIC ROSTER OF NATIONAL TALENT WE ARE THE GO TO FOR MANY LOCAL EVENT PLANNERS AND WE ARE EXPANDING WITH OUR NEW DIVISION ALTWorld, AUSTIN LIVE TEENS, THEATRICAL BOOKING FOR KIDS! Congratulations to "Cover Girl" Suzanna (Read Austin Chronicle story by Margaret Moser here), we are currently booking festivals and her spring and summer tours! Suzanna Choffel NOVEMBER 2008 I want to share a heartfelt story from one of our most promising artists, Posted on November 4, 2008 "Sharon Jones Invites Nakia On Stage To Sing Duet, To Book Nakia & His Southern Cousins email here
Last night, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings performed at La Zona Rosa here in Austin. The Red State Blues show benefited the Travis Country Democrats and one of my favorite organizations, SIMS. You may recall my encounter with Sharon during ACL that was the highlight of the festival for me. If not, click here. When I found out that they were coming back to Austin, I made a point to show up early and say hi to the Dap-Kings and of course Sharon. Everyone remembered me from ACL and I gave them all a copy of the new unreleased CD, Water To Wine. I chatted with Sharon and Neil (Tenor Sax Dap-King) about my time in Africa and growing up in Alabama singing in the church. A little bit of time went by and it was time for them to take the stage. A couple of songs in, they played the song that Sharon called me up on during ACL. Remember - that time it was totally random. This time, she called another fellow out of the audience and had some fun with him. Then, they played a brand new song. As it started, Sharon looked over her shoulder to me and said, “Hey Nakia, get on up here! Come on Nakia!” and I hopped on stage as she began to serenade me with this new tune written by Dave (Trumpet Dap-King) called Are You Gonna Give Me All Of Your Love (I think?). As she and I danced and grooved, she turned the microphone toward me and I jumped in, responding to her call. The crowd went crazy and we turned it on! Back and forth we went on the stage singing to each other about how she needed all of my love and I wanted to give it to her. This culminated in me going down on my knees as if to plead and beg with her and then she slowly began to come down to meet me, with us pouring our hearts into the microphone and out into the audience. As the song ended, the crowd was in a roar and I waved goodbye and left the stage. Sharon thanked me and told the crowd, “Now that was the real deal, y’all… Nakia’s the real deal. He’s got soul. And that’s what the Dap-Kings are all about.” Later, Sharon told me that the song was brand new and they had only played it 2-3 other times and that she was really pleased with how it sounded with us both on it. Naturally, I suggested we record a version. Here’s to hoping it happens. Thank you Sharon & all of the Dap-Kings and to Kay and Graham for organizing the event and of course to my amazing booking agent Roggie Baer for making sure I was there to cross paths with Sharon again." VIP Reception Happy Hour General Admission www.redstatebluesconcerts.com
We are proud to have Brownout a part of such a special show, OCTOBER 2008 With October falling between the Harvest and Hunters Moons, I always feel like it is the perfect time for volunteer work and discovering new passions, so here is my pick this month.
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR Save Austin Music, the grassroots Austin music organization will launch its Austin Music: You’re Invited Public Service Announcement Campaign by hosting a Hollywood-style movie premiere on Friday October 17th at the One World Theatre, just 10 minutes from downtown Austin. The PSA spots will urge Austinites to “see one Austin band each month” and will be highly visible in Central Texas media outlets from television and radio to print, as well as on the internet. The premiere gala’s audience will get the first look at the PSA on video screens placed throughout the venue between performances by the night’s 6 musical acts including Nakia at 10:00 PM If you are a regular visitor you know how excited we were the first time we heard Nakia live, he was already a good friend but you just never know if they will be as great of a performer, Thank goodness he is! and we have been blessed again with this in our friend Charlie Terrell, check him out here We love one of a kind and can now offer your event the magic of this multi- talented artist.
SEPTEMBER 2008 Welcome back to Austin! We have a lot to show you this month! Please read on to hear about the best of new music at ACL If you are on this site as a fan or friend or on our emailed newsletter list you have already heard ME brag about Nakia but here is what some other tastemakers have to say; "If it seems like Nakia's 1970s soul revival has been a shot in the dark, tune in to the latest CD from stalwarts Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere. Meanwhile, grab a copy of Nakia's EP, Playing the Cards, and check out his meaty vocals and muscular grasp of the sound. Part Southern pulse, part Memphis-by-way-of-Texas attitude, all groove.–Margaret Moser" “Seeing Nakia perform was the one true unexpected gem for me this year at South By Southwest. Soulful, passionate energy mixed with great songs make Nakia a name everyone needs to know.” We have been truly blessed with Elizabeth Wills, Like the novels, photography, music and painting that has touched her, Elizabeth Wills’ music is made to capture the living and breathing truth of the world. Just listen, and you won’t be surprised to find many of your own truths in current release FLY. Now booking duo in TX and for festivals. We are so happy to have our Tucson troubadour back in the ATX for Old Pecan Street Festival September 20th. We hope you will join us to hear Andrew Collberg at 8:00 PM
L Style G Style Magazine Release Party September/October 2008 L Style G Style Release Party - This will be a great night!! AUGUST 2008 New Album From Trevor Menear Garnering Local Praise Our newest and brightest client released his debut last week and I wanted to share some early local press, Local Spin of the Week: Chicago's Trevor Menear
JULY 2008 Spice up your home or office with Mexican pop art, rock star icons and must see to believe graphics by Austin based artist Federico Archuleta. He is becoming the the "it" boy in the music, movie and art world! Come visit us to get something now. The United States Art Authority 510 West 29th Street Austin TX 78705 Art Exhibit from July 1st thru 31st Wrap Party July 31st
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CONGRATULATIONS BOYS! THAT IS SOME MIGHTY FINE COMPANY YOU ARE IN
JUNE 2008 We have news! In the form of 3 very good, very cool and very ready new clients. Firstly, The Hacienda Brothers have a beautiful release recorded in the last bit of Chris's life, If you can get over the lump in your throat listen to it with his smile in mind, It is really good! and being honored properly by band brother Dave Gonzalez leading some pretty good players through the songs he and Chris and manager Jeb Schoonover wrote and also songs by the pick up band's singer (sharing that with Dave) Mike Barfield. They are called Stone River Boys and will be on tour this month and all summer. Please welcome McLemore Avenue just in time for Holiday party bookings. in the tradition of instrumental groups like Booker T. & the MGs, The Meters, Jimmy Smith, and Medeski, Martin and Wood--combines elements of southern soul, R & B, jazz and other genres with an original sound that is unique to Austin, Texas. "Suzanna Choffel deserves a listen because she's among the most rare of artists, a performing songwriter who is based in Austin and was actually born and raised there. But that novelty aside, Choffel is a singer and songwriter who brings to bear a potent mixture of formal music education and natural talent. In a world in which it's hard to dodge the herd of performing songwriters, Choffel stands out with a clever and imaginative mixture of smart words and music that brings together pop, rock, jazz and more." Jim Beal Jr., Music Columnist San Antonio Express-News/Disc Jockey KSYM We are so thrilled to invite you to see two artists in development at RajiWorld as they debut at this year's ACL Festival!! Elizabeth Wills Sunday, September 28 at 11:15 AM and Nakia & His Southern Cousins in the Gospel Tent (On Sunday! and THAT Is The Way God Planned It).
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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 blessed 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)
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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!  *Something sound familiar when you're watching MTV's Fast Inc.? - Listen close, because MTV has chosen Friends Of Dean Martinez music to feature in three of the shows current episodes. Fast Inc. is a show that follows 3 characters who utilize their connections, craftiness, and charisma as they field vintage and muscle car requests from celebrities, models, and eccentric millionaires. Catch another episode on July 24th.  
*CONGRATULATIONS TO BILLY HARVEY!! His song, "Frozen Through," has been named this year's International Songwriting Competition's "Best Rock Song".
*RajiWorld would like to extend a warm Austin welcome to the NAMM Summer Session taking place at the Austin Convention Center this weekend.  
Make sure to stop by the John Lennon Songwriter's Bus at the Convention Center and catch Nakia's performance on Saturday, July 15th at 12:00PM! 
*Please join us in welcoming back one of our favorite performers and friends, Adam Carroll. Adam's song, "Race Car Joe" was recently recorded by Slaid Cleaves for his new record, "Unsung" and Adam can be seen live at shows all over Texas this Summer. Contact RajiWorld to book Adam today! *COUNTRY MUSIC ICON WILLIE NELSON JOINS XM SATELLITE RADIO TO RELAUNCH TRADITIONAL COUNTRY CHANNEL XM’s “Hank’s Place” to Re-open Under New Management As “Willie’s Place” on July 10, in addition to changing the channel name, XM is building new studios for “Willie’s Place” in Carl’s Corner, TX, located in the Willie Nelson’s BioDiesel Truck Stop. “Willie’s Place” will begin broadcasting live from Carl’s Corner in 2007. The brand new official car of RajiWorld is a diesel Jetta and guess where it's first tank of gas came from?! *Happy Independence Day! Come out and celebrate with us and hear some GREAT music!, with The Mother Truckers at this year's Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic!! Look for Team RajiWorld to be on hand as well!
JUNE 2006 This week catch the one and only Bump Band not once, not twice, but THREE times this week in Austin!! Thursday, 6/22 (6 pm) - Lucky Lounge
*Friends of Dean Martinez and Steve Poltz are set to play this year's annual TapeOpCon in Tucson, AZ. Roggie will also be attending the self-proclaimed "geek fest" of producers, engineers, technicians, and various music industry. The event will be hosted at the historic Congress Hotel in downtown Tucson. *Nakia has been cast in the role of "Marcellus" for the upcoming concert version of the Broadway musical, "The Music Man," to be performed June 24th at Austin's Paramount Theatre. The show will feature actors from the original Broadway revival cast and Nakia has a rousing solo performance toward the end of the show! Tickets are on sale now and are selling fast. Proceeds will benefit the new Tex-Arts Performance Center. *Kathy Valentine will be helping to decide who will be the next girl band. Kathy, along with fellow Go-Go, Charlotte Caffey and the Bangles' Susannah Hoffs and Vicki Peterson will serve as co-executive producers on the show that they are expected to have an on-camera presence. Find out more here. MAY 2006
*Yet another new new addition to the RajiWorld family of artists! Please join us in welcoming the very talented, Billy Harvey to RajiWorld!
*Congratulations go out to The Mother Truckers for the add on KGSR Radio, Way to go! Ian McLagan and Star Kids Yoga for inclusion in this year's ACL Festival. * Thanks to everyone who tuned in to hear a special edition of 'Kick Out the Jams' with the one and only, Ian 'Mac' McLagan!
* WOW, talk about a re-birth! Spring is here and RajiWorld is in full bloom! Our roots have always been planted in the heart of American music and our commitment to top of the line service. Artists, presenters, and of course you, the fans and listeners, are the reason that RajiWorld continues to grow! So you can imagine how proud we are to announce the following new additions to our family.For those of you ready to rock, meet The Mother Truckers. You will be in good company with their fans Ray Benson and Willie Nelson! Hop on board and book this amazing act now! Click here to book The Mother Truckers.
And if your kiddos want to rock let us tell you about Nakia (Small Stars) and Karla's (The Jellydot's) new side project The Poppy Pods! They will be perfect for your festivals and family events but get them while you can as we expect Nakia to have a very full calendar post the May recording sessions out at Willie Nelson's World Headquarter's in Luck TX. APRIL 2006 Please help us welcome more gorgeous music to the world, The April 18 release of A.J. Croce’s new album also marks the launch of his new label, Seedling Records. The album, called Cantos, includes cameos from Ben Harper, plus locals Gregory Page and Steve Poltz, who both share songwriting credits on three songs. Click here for a sneak listen. It is already #1 on eMusic ( 4/22)
Next big event up is the Premiere & Party for Season 2 of the Emmy® Award-winning television series DOWNTOWN, Tuesday, April 11th at the Paramount Theatre, 7:30p.m. (doors open at 6:30p.m.) for an evening filled with dance by Bboy City & the China School of Dance, music by K-Tel Hit Machine, the first episode of Season 2 and much more. Tickets are FREE and can be picked up at:Krugers Jewelers, 722 Congress Avenue or Keepers, 515 Congress Avenue (free 15-minute parking is available for customers at each location).Please come have fun April 1 at Alamo Drafthouse with Ian McLagan and The Bump Band live! Join us for Ronnie Lane's 60th birthday celebration with a special screening of The Passing Show - The Life And Music of Ronnie Lane , plus the release party of Ian McLagan & the Bump Band's new CD, Spiritual Boy - An Appreciation of Ronnie Lane. A
collection of Ronnie Lane's songs recorded to celebrate his 60th
birthday. MARCH
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The dramatic feature, a character study set in the fast food industry, is based on material from the incendiary novel of the same name written by Eric Schlosser and adapted for the screen by Schlosser and Oscar® nominee Richard Linklater, who also serves as director. The film's ensemble cast is led by Patricia Arquette, Bobby Cannavale, Luis Guzman, Ethan Hawke, Ashley Johnson, Greg Kinnear, Kris Kristofferson, Avril Lavigne, Esai Morales, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Lou Taylor Pucci, Ana Claudia Talancon and Wilmer Valderrama. Here
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We are excited about this year's Austin
Music Awards Wednesday 3/15 as Miss Pamela presents awards
and Jon Dee Graham and co. play the award's show, we may even
end up with more reasons to celebrate! You will be able to see
all of client's busy schedules here,
we will add new events as they are finalized so check back frequently. Please
come say hello to Roggie as a mentor, You can get in on Wednesday
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Red Sun Presents RajiWorld + 1 2006 with our MC's Miss Pamela
Des Barre and Vic Odin FEBRUARY 2006 February marks the month that we add your live show pictures ( thanks Russ!)
to our website. Please email them to us web ready at dianne@rajiWorld.com JANUARY 2006! WOW, Welcome to a glorious new year. by At the advice of many "friends" we have decided to get with the program and join MySpace so please join us there/here. RajiWorld has just accepted three new bands, one of whom is an old friend and client returning to the stage, the incomparable Kathy Valentine (Go-Go’s, Delphines) and the other two are newcomers to RajiWorld, The Lucky Tomblin Band and The K- Tel Hit Machine! Kathy has a new CD, Light Years, that has been receiving loads of press, and a new band, The Impossible, the record includes Clem Burke, Gilby Clarke, Mark "Muddy" Dutton and Abby Travis.
Lucky has an all-star cast of players: REDD VOLKAERT, EARL POOLE BALL, JOHN X REED, BODDY ARNOLD, SARAH BROWN and JON HAHN! A mid-February CD release has them playing in Austin February-April and takes them on the road in May.
K- Tel features TRISH MURPHY - vocals, guitar BENJAMIN HOTCHKISS - vocals, conga, glockenspiel JOHNNY GOUDIE - keyboards, guitar, vocals KYLE CRUSHAM - guitar, keyboards PAUL ENGLISH - guitar, vocals MIKE BELILE - bass DARIN MURPHY playing 1970's AM radio hits live! I must again mention the powerful idea of articulating what you want, We did and it works. Now we can provide for all of your booking needs from traditional venues, colleges and house concerts to your weddings, festivals and corporate events! Check our website for available dates in your area to showcase these A-Team bands. We are pleased to announce so many positive things here! Along with the creation of a RajiWorld weekly newsletter, a brand new MySpace listing, and the signing of two terrific artists, Roggie Baer Elm has received prestigious invitations for this spring including: An
appearance on the Emmy award winning series
Downtown Austin for an interview about RajiWorld, this is
an honor shared by some of Austin's greats like Jo Rae Di Menno,
John Kunz, Jeff McCord. This piece will be one of the 6 minute
segments and is about the behind the scenes of the music industry
here in Austin (and beyond) and what it takes to "make it".
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