Flute/Hooping - May 4, 2010
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Seth Asa: News
ReverbNation!!! - April 30, 2010
Dear Friends,
Last week I joined the ranks of ReverbNation, a music application linked to Facebook. You can check me out at http://www.reverbnation.com/sethasa.
ReverbNation maintains a series of ranking charts for each genre: 1) Local by Genre, 2) Global by Genre, and 3) Global for All Genres. I chose to place myself in the "Folk" genre, figuring that was closest to my sound.
I began my ReverbNation chart escapade at: 1) 15th, 2) 8615, 3) 267770.
As of today, my ranks are: 1) 1st, 2) 1653, 3) 32444
That's right - in only one week I have moved to the #1 position on the Boise Folk Chart!
Thank-you to everyone who became a fan and made this amazing climb possible!
You can become a fan by visiting http://www.reverbnation.com/sethasa... and while you're signing up for the Fan List, also sign up to be a part of the Street Team and you might win some fun stuff in return for helping promote my music!
ROCK IN, ROCK ON, ROCK OUT!
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Last week I joined the ranks of ReverbNation, a music application linked to Facebook. You can check me out at http://www.reverbnation.com/sethasa.
ReverbNation maintains a series of ranking charts for each genre: 1) Local by Genre, 2) Global by Genre, and 3) Global for All Genres. I chose to place myself in the "Folk" genre, figuring that was closest to my sound.
I began my ReverbNation chart escapade at: 1) 15th, 2) 8615, 3) 267770.
As of today, my ranks are: 1) 1st, 2) 1653, 3) 32444
That's right - in only one week I have moved to the #1 position on the Boise Folk Chart!
Thank-you to everyone who became a fan and made this amazing climb possible!
You can become a fan by visiting http://www.reverbnation.com/sethasa... and while you're signing up for the Fan List, also sign up to be a part of the Street Team and you might win some fun stuff in return for helping promote my music!
ROCK IN, ROCK ON, ROCK OUT!
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Live 35 Coming Soon! - April 12, 2010
Dear Friends,
On my 35th Birthday, my friends Chris and Stitch backed me up for a high-energy rock set at Terrapin Station in Boise. Most of the material was created by my band with Stitch (Pretty Youth) or solo material meant for my planned "Cult 45" project.
We recorded the birthday show in various formats and I'm happy enough with how they turned out that I'd like to release the live recording. Thus, next month, on Cinco De Mayo, I plan to throw "Live 35" into the CDBaby digital distribution list. So look for the new tracks at CDBaby... or right here on this website!
There are already a few clips from the show posted on the music player at the top of the screen. Look for the tunes "SloMo Mojo (Hey My People)", "At The End", and "Tiger With A Battering Ram".
If you want to catch me playing music in downtown Boise, I play drums for FunkJunkie every Tuesday night at Terrapin Station. I have also be playing the ol' blues flute in some jams recently so don't be surprised if you see that, too, at some point. Until then, I wish you good tidings!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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On my 35th Birthday, my friends Chris and Stitch backed me up for a high-energy rock set at Terrapin Station in Boise. Most of the material was created by my band with Stitch (Pretty Youth) or solo material meant for my planned "Cult 45" project.
We recorded the birthday show in various formats and I'm happy enough with how they turned out that I'd like to release the live recording. Thus, next month, on Cinco De Mayo, I plan to throw "Live 35" into the CDBaby digital distribution list. So look for the new tracks at CDBaby... or right here on this website!
There are already a few clips from the show posted on the music player at the top of the screen. Look for the tunes "SloMo Mojo (Hey My People)", "At The End", and "Tiger With A Battering Ram".
If you want to catch me playing music in downtown Boise, I play drums for FunkJunkie every Tuesday night at Terrapin Station. I have also be playing the ol' blues flute in some jams recently so don't be surprised if you see that, too, at some point. Until then, I wish you good tidings!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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Dream:33 for $3.33! - March 30, 2010
Today is the one-year anniversary of my release, "Dream:33". To mark this special occasion, I have set the download price on CDBaby.com at only $3.33!
I hope you and all of your friends and family take advantage of this super deal. The album is usually $9.99. You can get it for 1/3 the price!
Go to http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sethasa
Hope you enjoy it!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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I hope you and all of your friends and family take advantage of this super deal. The album is usually $9.99. You can get it for 1/3 the price!
Go to http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sethasa
Hope you enjoy it!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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New Live Downloads - March 18, 2010
Hey My People!
New live audio clips on the music page, culled from the recent 35th birthday party...! Rock hard 'til you're rock hard when you check out the music page.
I hope you enjoy the new page format.
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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New live audio clips on the music page, culled from the recent 35th birthday party...! Rock hard 'til you're rock hard when you check out the music page.
I hope you enjoy the new page format.
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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2010 - January 2, 2010
Hello Friends!
It's a brand new year and I have fun news, beginning with the show at Terrapin Station. The fine folks there at 16th and Main will welcome us for my 35th Birthday Party on Wednesday, January 6. I'll be joined by Stitch Marker and Chris Cullinan. We'll play songs by Pretty Youth, Semi*Famous, and Hey My People (all my little projects). I hope to have a webcam for the night but I don't know yet.
The next business is Colt 45. No, not the drink. No, not the gun. No, not my song. THE ALBUM. It's coming. Material for Colt 45 will debut at the Birthday Concert.
A family member recently asked me if people would be more likely to celebrate my birthday with me if I didn't play my music at the party. My answer is this: I want to be playing my music on my birthday. If people want to listen, they'll be welcomed with open arms. If they don't want to listen, they will be lovingly missed. I'll be rocking, either way.
My albums and tapes and original music are how I mark my history. This is how I track my life. When people mention 1992, I think of my first multi-tracked project, "Weight of the World" and the bands Farm Dog, Boxcar, Elephant House Party, and Bean Supper. When people mention college, I think of "Walk Without Fear" and "All About Dolls" and "Souvenirs". When asked what I think about, worry about, or love, at any point in my life, one can simply 'compare my dreaming to the reel' for a cryptically-detailed answer, told in music.
When people ask why I use the period mark outside quotation marks or apostrophes, I remind them that this was proper until we invented the printing press and the period block kept breaking off.
The point is, I celebrate my life on my birthday. It many not be my career or my financial "living" but my music is my life. I'll continue to mark my time with my unknown bands and my unheard music. This is me. And in a few days, I'll be 35.
If you're in the Boise area, I hope you will drop by Terrapin Station to celebrate with me!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out in 2010
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It's a brand new year and I have fun news, beginning with the show at Terrapin Station. The fine folks there at 16th and Main will welcome us for my 35th Birthday Party on Wednesday, January 6. I'll be joined by Stitch Marker and Chris Cullinan. We'll play songs by Pretty Youth, Semi*Famous, and Hey My People (all my little projects). I hope to have a webcam for the night but I don't know yet.
The next business is Colt 45. No, not the drink. No, not the gun. No, not my song. THE ALBUM. It's coming. Material for Colt 45 will debut at the Birthday Concert.
A family member recently asked me if people would be more likely to celebrate my birthday with me if I didn't play my music at the party. My answer is this: I want to be playing my music on my birthday. If people want to listen, they'll be welcomed with open arms. If they don't want to listen, they will be lovingly missed. I'll be rocking, either way.
My albums and tapes and original music are how I mark my history. This is how I track my life. When people mention 1992, I think of my first multi-tracked project, "Weight of the World" and the bands Farm Dog, Boxcar, Elephant House Party, and Bean Supper. When people mention college, I think of "Walk Without Fear" and "All About Dolls" and "Souvenirs". When asked what I think about, worry about, or love, at any point in my life, one can simply 'compare my dreaming to the reel' for a cryptically-detailed answer, told in music.
When people ask why I use the period mark outside quotation marks or apostrophes, I remind them that this was proper until we invented the printing press and the period block kept breaking off.
The point is, I celebrate my life on my birthday. It many not be my career or my financial "living" but my music is my life. I'll continue to mark my time with my unknown bands and my unheard music. This is me. And in a few days, I'll be 35.
If you're in the Boise area, I hope you will drop by Terrapin Station to celebrate with me!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out in 2010
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San Francisco - December 15, 2009
I took a trip to the Great City by the Bay this past weekend and has some amazing experiences, saw many old friends, and simply wanted to say thank you to all for making my trip a great time...!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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Happy Thanksgiving! - November 26, 2009
Hey ya'all!
I hope everyone is having a happy Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family. It has been a wonderful day for us here in Boise and we hope you're feeling the same wonderfulness.
Peace be with you and yours on this festive day!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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I hope everyone is having a happy Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family. It has been a wonderful day for us here in Boise and we hope you're feeling the same wonderfulness.
Peace be with you and yours on this festive day!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
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The New Album - November 2, 2009
It's early yet but I am always prone to talk up something that won't happen for years. That being said, I want this one done by April 5.
Cult 45: Nine hot songs culled from Pretty Youth, Hey My People, and other awesome projects... projects with snippets that will soon be posted on the upcoming Archives page.
Cult 45: Gut-blues and majority rock with a couple of nice ballads.
Cult 45: in the works!
Webcast: still working the bugs. We want to deliver good quality audio and picture so we're tweaking.
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Cult 45: Nine hot songs culled from Pretty Youth, Hey My People, and other awesome projects... projects with snippets that will soon be posted on the upcoming Archives page.
Cult 45: Gut-blues and majority rock with a couple of nice ballads.
Cult 45: in the works!
Webcast: still working the bugs. We want to deliver good quality audio and picture so we're tweaking.
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Current Freebies, Upcoming Webcasts, and Red Lights - September 18, 2009
Hello again, Dear Friends!
GIGS - I'll be performing as Howie Gondu with Red Light Variety at the Visual Arts Collective on the 30th and 31st of October. Check out the gigs page for more details on the upcoming shows!
WEBCASTING - on hold (still working out the tech bugs).
GUESTBOOK - Due to the increasing amount of SPAM, I have disabled my Guestbook. If you want to throw a compliment or insult my way, please email info@sethasa.com...!
FREE TRACKS - Current free mp3's include:
I-iii Without Sleep
up the down slide
III-i The Weather
III-ii Make Magic
...and plenty more!
Coming in late October: The Music Archives Page, which will feature free music tracks from old high school and college bands, current Secret Room artists, and other fun music experiments. Cruise on back!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
GIGS - I'll be performing as Howie Gondu with Red Light Variety at the Visual Arts Collective on the 30th and 31st of October. Check out the gigs page for more details on the upcoming shows!
WEBCASTING - on hold (still working out the tech bugs).
GUESTBOOK - Due to the increasing amount of SPAM, I have disabled my Guestbook. If you want to throw a compliment or insult my way, please email info@sethasa.com...!
FREE TRACKS - Current free mp3's include:
I-iii Without Sleep
up the down slide
III-i The Weather
III-ii Make Magic
...and plenty more!
Coming in late October: The Music Archives Page, which will feature free music tracks from old high school and college bands, current Secret Room artists, and other fun music experiments. Cruise on back!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Free Downloads - September 6, 2009
Hey Friends!
If you go to the MUSIC page, you'll find there are always a few tracks available for free download.
Here is a list of the current freebies...
Dream:33:
I-i No Guarantees
II-iii Wake Me
up the down slide
Live:
'Black Dog' cover version
Girlfriend Sleeping Arrangements
Pretty Youth:
At The End
Colt 45
Archives:
Whale Song
Feel free to download these tracks to enjoy with your friends!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
If you go to the MUSIC page, you'll find there are always a few tracks available for free download.
Here is a list of the current freebies...
Dream:33:
I-i No Guarantees
II-iii Wake Me
up the down slide
Live:
'Black Dog' cover version
Girlfriend Sleeping Arrangements
Pretty Youth:
At The End
Colt 45
Archives:
Whale Song
Feel free to download these tracks to enjoy with your friends!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Boise Curb Cup Results - September 4, 2009
Hello Friends!
Red Light Variety and Burlesque won a couple of prizes at the Boise Curb Cup! We were given an award for best costumes and the Fame 15 award which will culminate in a story about Red Light on KTRV Fox12!
I'm told the story will take place sometime next week. I'll post details as I get them.
Yay Red Light!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Red Light Variety and Burlesque won a couple of prizes at the Boise Curb Cup! We were given an award for best costumes and the Fame 15 award which will culminate in a story about Red Light on KTRV Fox12!
I'm told the story will take place sometime next week. I'll post details as I get them.
Yay Red Light!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Boise Curb Cup - August 30, 2009
Howie Gondu will be performing with Red Light Variety at the First Annual Boise Curb Cup today! We'll be stationed somewhere around The Grove / Main Street, between 8th and Capitol. Beautiful and talented women will perform while Howie Gondu jams percussion, mini guitar, and flute, and Mr. Maid Rite bangs the bucket drums.
Come down and throw your tokens!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Come down and throw your tokens!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Free Song Downloads - August 20, 2009
In celebration of my nomination in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards this year, I'm giving away some songs. From now until August 31, "I-i No Guarantees", "II-iii Wake Me", and "up the down slide" will be available for free download on the music page of sethasa.com.
The afore-mentioned songs will still cost money from download services like iTunes and Amazon MP3.
I also added one of the newet Pretty Youth songs, "At The End".
For those of you who voted for "I-i No Guarantees", thank you. For those that didn't, I hope you find something else here that you can enjoy...!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
The afore-mentioned songs will still cost money from download services like iTunes and Amazon MP3.
I also added one of the newet Pretty Youth songs, "At The End".
For those of you who voted for "I-i No Guarantees", thank you. For those that didn't, I hope you find something else here that you can enjoy...!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Friday 21st at the Ophidia Dance and Art Studio - August 16, 2009
I'll be playing an intimate little acoustic show at Ophidia Dance and Art Studio. I'll be joined by Chris Cullinan and each of us will play solo sets and a few numbers together. Feel free to bring a snack and a camp chair and chill for a couple of hours...!
That's all for now. Have a Happy Week!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Dream:33 iTunes, Amazon, Napster, etc. - August 1, 2009
Hey friends! Dream:33 is beginning to show up on digital distribution sites, including iTunes, Amazon MP3, Napster, and TradeBit. I couldn't be more excited that my music is now available world-wide. It's a dream come true!
Unfortunately, some of these sites currently have incorrect track titles and/or track order. Most of the problems are about capitalization, or the lack thereof. Some have errors in the roman numerals.
I have already written to many of these sites, including allmusic.com, from whom many companies derive track information. In the meantime, however, you may run into misinformation here and there. If you're an album purist and want to be certain of the correct track titles and order, a track list has been added to the product page.
Thanks for listening...!
NOMINATION!!! - July 17, 2009
"Dream:33" was entered in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards... and my song "No Guarantees" has been nominated for an award in the "Jam Band Song" category! Check the link to see for yourself: http://jpfolks.com/09songnoms.html.
Just Plain Folks is a music network of over 50,000 musicians and music activists, with members representing over 150 different countries. The JPF Music Awards take place about once every two years. This year had over 40,000 album entries and over 530,000 songs.
The JPF Awards are judged by a wide cross-section of music industry professionals, music lovers, and musicians just like you and I. The judges are asked to evaluate the music by only one question: "Does it move you?"
Just Plain Folks recognizes that music can move people regardless of quality of recording, size of record label, lack thereof, playing experience, age, sex, location, etc.
Founder Brian Austin Whitney believed that the music industry lacked an awards process for the other 98 percent of us who don't have major label recording contracts but are still making great music.
The awards ceremony will take place in Nashville, TN, on August 29, 2009.
Just Plain Folks offers free memberships to anyone with an email address. Any musicians out there who aren't JPF members, I highly recommend this positive resource. Go to http://www.jpfolks.com for more information.
The last time I formally entered the JPF Awards was the first year they took place, in 1999. I sent them my self-copied CD-R album, "Think of Me..." which garnered an honorable mention for the song "I Don't Know You".
Wish me luck in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Just Plain Folks is a music network of over 50,000 musicians and music activists, with members representing over 150 different countries. The JPF Music Awards take place about once every two years. This year had over 40,000 album entries and over 530,000 songs.
The JPF Awards are judged by a wide cross-section of music industry professionals, music lovers, and musicians just like you and I. The judges are asked to evaluate the music by only one question: "Does it move you?"
Just Plain Folks recognizes that music can move people regardless of quality of recording, size of record label, lack thereof, playing experience, age, sex, location, etc.
Founder Brian Austin Whitney believed that the music industry lacked an awards process for the other 98 percent of us who don't have major label recording contracts but are still making great music.
The awards ceremony will take place in Nashville, TN, on August 29, 2009.
Just Plain Folks offers free memberships to anyone with an email address. Any musicians out there who aren't JPF members, I highly recommend this positive resource. Go to http://www.jpfolks.com for more information.
The last time I formally entered the JPF Awards was the first year they took place, in 1999. I sent them my self-copied CD-R album, "Think of Me..." which garnered an honorable mention for the song "I Don't Know You".
Wish me luck in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Dream:33 ON SALE NOW! - June 15, 2009
If you have been looking to buy a copy of Dream:33, go directly to http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sethasa where Dream:33 is available as a physical CD and for download as MP3's. There you'll also find instant-play previews of every track. You can also click on the "BUY" tab to your right! There you will find a page with the link to Dream:33 on CD Baby.
Enjoy!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out...!
Semi*Famous - June 14, 2009
For those of you who don't know, I have a band called Semi*Famous with my friend Chris Cullinan, a fine singer-songwriter of varying styles (and taste levels). Live gigs are more often booked under the name Semi*Famous than either of our individual names. So if you're looking for my live shows, look for Semi*Famous...!
We'll be playing on July 2nd, in Garden City, for the opening of the Ophidia Dance and Art Studio. It's located at 200-7 37th Street, in a business park near the Woman of Steel Gallery and the Visual Arts Collective. There will be live entertainment, visual art, dance and movement demonstrations... and I'm told there will be cheese!
See you there...!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
We'll be playing on July 2nd, in Garden City, for the opening of the Ophidia Dance and Art Studio. It's located at 200-7 37th Street, in a business park near the Woman of Steel Gallery and the Visual Arts Collective. There will be live entertainment, visual art, dance and movement demonstrations... and I'm told there will be cheese!
See you there...!
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes! - June 11, 2009
As you probably noticed, I changed the overall look of the site. I liked the blue/black color scheme but folks were having trouble reading the content. So I switched to this black and white version with large print...! Now everything is easier to see and I still like the look of it all.
DREAM:33 UPDATE
As of today, "Dream:33" has been distributed to Napster, iTunes, Lala, GreatIndieMusic, Verizon, and Tradebit, with Amazon MP3 on the way.
That being said, it will take up to three months for the album to post on these sites. I guess they must be pretty busy!
In the meantime, copies of "Dream:33" are available online at CD Baby...! Go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/sethasa.
The physical CD costs a penny more than the download but it is currently the individually-numbered signature edition (limited run of 333 copies) with a special running time that may not appear in download form...!
I recommend the physical CD over the download version... but I'm the sentimental type. If you're not into online shopping, look for my band, Semi*Famous, playing live in your area. At our live shows we sell the CD at a discount!
More news as it comes.
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
DREAM:33 UPDATE
As of today, "Dream:33" has been distributed to Napster, iTunes, Lala, GreatIndieMusic, Verizon, and Tradebit, with Amazon MP3 on the way.
That being said, it will take up to three months for the album to post on these sites. I guess they must be pretty busy!
In the meantime, copies of "Dream:33" are available online at CD Baby...! Go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/sethasa.
The physical CD costs a penny more than the download but it is currently the individually-numbered signature edition (limited run of 333 copies) with a special running time that may not appear in download form...!
I recommend the physical CD over the download version... but I'm the sentimental type. If you're not into online shopping, look for my band, Semi*Famous, playing live in your area. At our live shows we sell the CD at a discount!
More news as it comes.
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
Audio from the VAC show 04'16'09 - May 24, 2009
I'm just beginning to process our audio recording from the gig at the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City, Idaho, April 16, 2009. I've posted our cover of Black Dog for listen or download and I'll be adding more later...!
It's all pretty good. The VAC did a fabulous job mixing and recording us and were super to work with.
No gigs to post as of yet. There may be an engagement on/around June 17 but we're still working the details.
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It's all pretty good. The VAC did a fabulous job mixing and recording us and were super to work with.
No gigs to post as of yet. There may be an engagement on/around June 17 but we're still working the details.
Rock In, Rock On, Rock Out
CD Available at Record Exchange, Boise - April 2, 2009
Check out the Local section at Record Exchnge in Boise (one of the best record stores in the world) for limited-edition, individually-numbered copies of "Dream:33".
The RX is selling "Dream:33" for $8.99. It will also be available through their online catalog...!
The RX is selling "Dream:33" for $8.99. It will also be available through their online catalog...!
CD Release Party! - March 27, 2009
Monday 03'30'09:
FREE LIVE MUSIC by Seth Asa and Chris Cullinan...!
Fulton Street Center for the Arts
854 Fulton Street
Boise, Idaho
(on the corner of 9th St and Fulton St).
Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm.
Beer and Wine and other beverages will be sold to benefit Boise Contemporary Theater.
Come on down and celebrate!
FREE LIVE MUSIC by Seth Asa and Chris Cullinan...!
Fulton Street Center for the Arts
854 Fulton Street
Boise, Idaho
(on the corner of 9th St and Fulton St).
Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm.
Beer and Wine and other beverages will be sold to benefit Boise Contemporary Theater.
Come on down and celebrate!
DREAM:33 for 03/30/09 - March, 2009
Okay. The date is set. The venue is Fulton Street Center for the Arts. Be ready to come downtown and rock with us as my buddy Chris and I both celebrate a twenty-year-old goal: releasing an album.
I'll be putting up "Dream:33" while Chris promotes "Chris Cullinan's Greatest Hits" and we'll be rocking hard for you...!
Early showtime for the Tuesday morning commuters...!
Come on down and bring a little cash for beer and wine - all beverage sales benefit the wonderful arts organizations who reside at Fulton Street Theatre. Come celebrate...!
I'll be putting up "Dream:33" while Chris promotes "Chris Cullinan's Greatest Hits" and we'll be rocking hard for you...!
Early showtime for the Tuesday morning commuters...!
Come on down and bring a little cash for beer and wine - all beverage sales benefit the wonderful arts organizations who reside at Fulton Street Theatre. Come celebrate...!
Good Cheer - December 25, 2008
Happy Holidays...!
I dig Christmas socks. There is simply nothing like a brand new pair of warm socks for a snowy winter evening, after all of the food has been eaten and stories have been told.
What ever your own holiday may bring, may peace, health, and love be with you.
See you in 2009...!
I dig Christmas socks. There is simply nothing like a brand new pair of warm socks for a snowy winter evening, after all of the food has been eaten and stories have been told.
What ever your own holiday may bring, may peace, health, and love be with you.
See you in 2009...!