Nearing The Goal

Hey there one & all DJ Dizzy here & I wanted to take the time to say that we're almost close to reaching the goal of getting Saturday Morning cartoons back on local blocks & so far one network will be doing just that, Its none other than Me TV  (For those who aren't too familiar with it its showcases shows from back in the day some of them are shows your parents used to watch,)

Its been confirmed that they'll be airing cartoons for three hours starting in next month on the second but that's just one step towards reaching the goal but we still have more to go & so far this petition has gotten a lot of signatures & has really shown a lot of interests so be sure to once again, sign, & share this petition because we're really close.

Thanks & stay awesome!

Petition · ABC: Saturday Morning Kids' Programming to Return · Change.org

Help support & create a prince/princess with disabilities

Hey there folks, DJ Dizzy here & right now we're taking time from the music scene to shine a light on a special cause, That of creating a new Disney princess with a disability. 

Coincidently I though to myself one night that there should be a princess with a physical handicap since  there's already princesses & princes of different ethnicities, Growing up half the princesses I watched were always fair skinned, white, Middle Eastern, French, & Chinese, & just recently they've added black, Scottish, & Latina to the roster which demonstrates how far they've really come with diversity & showing girls that no matter where you're from you can be a princess which is what I highly respect, encourage & admire.

While I have some Disney Princesses that I enjoy such as Ariel, Tiana, & Mulan, to name a few there never has been a princess who's blind, deaf, in a wheelchair or autistic in anyway & being half blind it'd be nice to have a princess who I or anyone else whose visually impaired to look up to so that's where this petition comes in,

Just recently a young girl has created a petition to create a princess with disabilities & its garnered quite a lot of signatures but you too can help by giving it a full read & of course signing & sharing it with anyone who might want to take interest because with the many diverse princesses out there we need one of our own to look up to & to the girl who was brave enough to speak out & create this petition many thanks & much love to you & here's hoping that we reach this goal of making it happen.

So have a look feel free to sign & share since its for a really good cause! Stay awesome

Petition · Disney: Create a Disney Princess with Disabilities · Change.org

DJ's Spotlight: An Interview with Four Trips Ahead

Hey everyone DJ Dizzy here & I've had the pleasure of interviewing none other than Four Trips Ahead who were really kind to take time to answer a few questions. Enjoy!

How'd you get started in music?

My mother was a singer with a touring choir for over 25 years; they performed at many famous venues in NYC including Carnegie Hall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral as well as throughout Europe and North America.  The Dumka Choir recorded several albums which she helped produce as well. I used to sit and listen in on her rehearsals on Friday nights in the East Village in Manhattan. It was an exciting time to be hanging out in such a creative place. My father was a jazz and ska fanatic, and he constantly played records. Growing up, music was always present in our home.  I ended up singing in several bands throughout high school and college while studying voice and playing NYC clubs and other East Coast venues. I also toured a bit nationally in earlier bands, which solidified it for me.  You can say it’s in my blood.

Who are your main inspirations or influences?

This is a very hard response to give—Queen, KISS, David Bowie, The Wailers, Thin Lizzy, The Beatles, Nina Simone, Sly + the Family Stone, Cheap Trick, Led Zeppelin, the Bad Brains, King’s X, Marillion, Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel, Anthrax, Aerosmith, Kate Bush, Living Colour, UFO, Soundgarden, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Third World, Faith No More, Glenn Hughes, Steel Pulse and Prince as well as a host of others.

How would you say music has impacted your life?

Music is life.  Without it, I am nothing.

What advice would you offer aspiring performers?

Work on your craft--rehearse, rehearse, and then rehearse some more.  Play with and learn from the best.  Learn your favorite songs but make sure to write your own music and lyrics.  Go see bands live and develop your own unique live show.  Be bold and brave and play from the heart.  And prepare to be rejected, misunderstood and ignored---it doesn't mean what you do isn't good or important.

Any new gigs or works in the future?

FTA is currently working on new material for our next release--we are super excited as the songs are shaping up to be some of the most dramatic and powerful music we've written together.  The next move to return to the studio to begin tracking in the coming months--FTA is hoping to do a special crowdfunded release.  We should be playing in the next two to three months during the summer.  We just debuted a live in-studio video for "December" from our Spin Recording Studios session with AXS which was great.  Check it out here--

Interview and video premiere: Peter Wilso

So I just want to thank FTA for taking the time to do this interview & I wish you guys nothing but luck in everything. So until then be radically righteous!

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Saving the music: In conclusion

So in conclusion...….

The Save The Music program is a great way to get kids involved in learning about music & in doing so to help unleash their creativity. Which provides release for inner talent & strength just waiting to bloom.

So I ask that each of you take the time to show support by visiting the Save the Music website, reading what its all about & donate what you can.

Thank you very much & as always stay awesome & rock on!

I hope that you enjoyed this special presentation & I ask that you show some support & to save the music. Thank you for listening.

VH1 Save The Music Foundation

https://www.vh1savethemusic.org/

Manhattan School Of Music. https://www.reves365.com/manhattan-school-of-music-programs-msm-summer.html

Adopt a school music program

https/://www.legacymusicalliance.org/product/adopt-a-school-music-program/

Likesuccess

http://likesuccess.com

Saving the music part 4: The studies of music

Part 4: The studies of music

According to articles taken from a blog through the following links studies have shown that music education can help children succeed by improving their GPA. This was proven by students from Nashville Public Schools in Nashville TN. This is also the case with disciplinary standards. Studies have also been shown to help develop & improve self confidence in children. A 16 year old  saxophonist has shown to have learned to develop talent & self confidence just through music lessons

https://www.vh1savethemusic.org/blog/it-helps-students-succeed/

https://www.vh1savethemusic.org/blog/it-builds-self-confidence/

Save the music part 3: The main goal

Here's part 3 The goal at hand

The goal at hand is to help provide public schools by way of grants & donations to fund music programs & to gain the interest of parents, teachers, & students alike.

Sometimes the network would host concerts featuring many different artists that would perform & explain why music is important. (Sort of like a telethon.)

Saving the music: Introduction

Hello everyone DJ Dizzy here & I want to share with you a program that's a big inspiration called Save the Music which helps different schools with funding to help music programs in many schools & for those who aren't familiar with it here's  what they're all about

For a long time music programs have been cut from public schools due to lack of funds or interest. People would think that there’s nothing really special about them but the truth is that it can do so much more such as to bring out talent, creativity, inner strength, confidence, & so much more as we’re about to discover

Fuel Me by Sons of Angels (Crush 40)

DJ Interviews: Alan Silva

Hey there guys & I've had the pleasure of interviewing none other than areal acrobat extraordinaire Alan Silva as he sat down with me & spoke on his upbringing in aerial silks & stunts.

How'd you get started doing aerial stunts? I was born in to a circus family, so I feel like I did t have much choice but also become a circus artist. I love the feeling that I have being in the air, my grandma, sister, father, cousins were aerialists and I fell in love with aerial silks because of how artistic you can  be With it.    Who are you're biggest influences? I get my influences from many other people that cross path with in my life. So I don’t really have just one.    Was aerial stunts your first choice? It was not my first choice. But then it became my first choice. The more I did it the more I wanted to do it.    Can you remember the most dangerous stunt you've ever done? Everything that is in the air is definitely dangerous. But I have to say the death drop over the spikes as well hanging by one foot so up high and also aerial in the water.    What advice would you offer people who aspire to do the work you do or have been bullied? To keep going, moving forward and keep dreaming. Don’t listen to the bullies and the negative people. Reach to the stars because the sky’s the limit.    Any new gigs in the future? There are a couple. But things are a bit slow now because of Covid 19 but I’m sure soon as things can go back to normal I will be very busy.    Special thanks to him for doing this interview & I wish him lots of luck in his career & lots of love to him & his family so until then stay awesome & rock n roll!

Saving the music part 2: The solution at hand

Here's part 2 of Saving The music

Music programs are constantly being cut from multiple schools both high school & middle schools alike. This has been happening since the late 90s & in some cases still goes on due to lack of funding by the states or lack of interest. But it was back in the year 1999 that VH1 (That’s Video Hits One for those who don’t know) started a program to donate money to keep music programs in schools called Save The Music.

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Sound Off: Its called America's Got Talent for a reason

Hello again one & all its your goo friend DJ Dizzy here & I'm going to cover the finals of America's Got Talent  

Okay here's what's going on there are 10 finalists & there are four of them are different acts but six of them are singers which fans of the show (including myself) are disgusted behind. I can understand why since this is supposed to be a variety show & its my honest opinion that they can do better, I'm a fan of the show but over the years half the finalists in the past seasons have been singers of any  kind & the least they can do is cut them down to a minimum. I can recall a time that there was one season where they came down on one act in particular & that was the dancers.

I think it was around season 12 where a couple of them who had a lot of flash & were just showing off & because of that they had gotten buzzed out of the competition so I can understand why since they were trying to hard to win & impress from what I was seeing  & there was one time last year where they had cracked down on some of the singers since practically the same each year.

Overall I agree & sympathize with the fans because one the show is supposed to be about variety & while there was plenty of that this year the end result was a real bust for goodness sake the name of the show is America's Got TALENT not America's Got Singers & that's what it became.

So my main point of this is that they could do better than what they're doing because there's so much talent out there & it shouldn't be narrowed down to always singers half the time & I myself would like to see other acts win for a change. (I know who I want to win & here's a hint they've really stepped it up & defied some odds.)

Feel free to check out the following link about the end result & also let me know your thoughts & opinions on this.  So until then stay awesome.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/americas-got-singers-viewers-outraged-by-lack-of-variety-this-agt-season-015519190.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr

 

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DJ Reviews: Bruno The Kid

 Hey there everyone DJ Dizzy here & its time for a review of an old show that was way ahead of its time in the 90s. Ladies & gentlemen Bruno The Kid

This action adventure cartoon starred Bruce Willis at the title character who was an 11 wiz kid version of his adult blues rocking alter ego Bruno Radolini who becomes a super spy for a secretive & mysterious organization called GLOBE & he's often accompanied by an older gentlemen name Jarlsberg (voiced by the late veteran actor Tony Jay) who appears in many disguises asking Bruno to give them a call to see about the day's mission. He also has to balance his normal life from his spy life by telling his parents that he's going somewhere in order to keep them from suspecting anything & he does the same thing for his best friend Lecey Davidson who only joined him once on a mission in one episode.

This series came out around the mid 90s & it was okay for its time & it had a typical plot of the double life setting & I'm a sucker for anything having to do with double life stories & this kind of put me in mind of Mighty Max since the plot was similar except for the fact that there were different characters & actors but it also put me in mind of Agent Cody Banks since it had some elements of a god spy movie & it made you feel like you were watching one as the show progressed on.

So if  you want a little throw back with some action with a hint of comedy then this show is definitely up your alley especially if you're a fan of Bruce Willis but if you haven't seen the show for yourself its pretty good since its ahead of its time,

So until then stay awesome!

 

DJ Interviews: The Silver Beets

 Hello again folks its the one & only DJ Dizzy coming at you with another interview, This time with a band who answer to the name of The  Silver Beets who had a lot to say on their musical origins.

How'd you get started in music?

I just fell into it around the age of 18 through a new group of friends who introduced me to alternative, indie, underground music. Up til I didn't even know that stuff really existed. Hearing guitar sounds like the Dead Kennedy's and Sonic Youth, the vocals and sounds by Jane's addiction was an eye opener and I was hooked. A lot of these friends had been playing music since their early teens so I was a little bit of a later starter and I never really got serious on playing any particular instrument. Just used the instrument as a way to write songs. Then as various band members didn't want to play anymore I'd find myself as the bass player, or on a guitar.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

Everyone and everything in music inspires and influences me. I've been involved in projects that would be classified as pure noise art through to learning how to sing opera (well try in my case). I do generally prefer the alternative and independent artists more than mainstream artists as I feel there's a rawness and reality to it that I mostly don't get from mainstream music. Perhaps it's that indie artists are generally writing their own stuff from their own experiences so they live it whereas a lot of commercial artists are singing stuff written for them. So, I guess I just don't find the emotion in it as much. However, there are definitely still mainstream songs that do convey that emotion and I like and appreciate them. 

What advice would offer aspiring performers?

Never give up, keep trying new things, enjoy what you do - I think the current world situation shows that a lot of artists income is not secure and only a few artists/musicians ever make the kind of money that can set them up to not have to work. It's a career it's a job and most people have to work their whole life to buy the house and whatnot so don't expect that you are gonna be the next big thing and strike it rich. Chances are you'll be slogging away at this for a long time with very little to fall back on. I know a lot of musicians whose income just dried up because there were no gigs, so tours got canned, shows couldn't be played and even supplemental income like teaching other students dropped off completely so it's a tough industry and going in knowing that and accepting that is a good place to start because if you know that and you still continue you know you are doing it for the right reasons.

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

We just do what we want to do and as artists we don't want to continue writing the same stuff. So, I think album to album song to song we will sound different and grow and that is all as artists you want. I don't have any expectations other than to be true to myself and what I believe in. If that shines through to an audience then my job is done.

Any new gigs or albums in the future

No gigs for us at this time but we are right at the end of the mixing stage of a new album which will be released in the not too distant future so watch this space.

Special thanks to them for this interview & I wish them luck in their music. So until then I'll catch you on the Flipside! Stay awesome & rock n roll!

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Thoughts of a DJ: Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

 Hey there everyone, DJ Dizzy here & I'm taking a break from the usual to speak on a serious tragedy  that of the passing of Chadwick Boseman.

For those who aren't familiar with him he was a big time movie actor who was perhaps best known for his role in the hit film Black Panther & his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in 42 he was diagnosed with colon cancer back in 2016 which was at stage 3 but then quickly went into  stage 4 within 4 years. My initial thoughts of this are absolute shock & sadness in this troubling times & he was a true talent that delivered breath taking performances in whatever role he took on & he made you want to go see whatever movie he did.

My thoughts of him as a person however he seemed to me that he had a down to earth personality & he was the kind of person that inspired many to dream but also make you believe he was perhaps best known for doing that the best with his acting abilities. He's a true talent who'll forever be loved & missed but most of all remembered for his acting & my condolences to his family for his passing.

So to him Rep, John Lewis & everyone else we lost this year rest well in paradise & of course to you Mr. Boseman Wakanda forever & for life we love & miss you!

Thoughts of a DJ: Endangerment in schools & why teachers refuse to step up

Hello everyone, DJ Dizzy here & I'm taking a break from the usual routine to speak to you about something that's seriously important that of targeting the handicapped & bullying.

I say this because earlier I was scoping out some videos & one of them involved a girl whom was autistic & fully blind & being bulled on the school bus which made her scared to go to school but the worst of it was the school refused to do anything about it & this has happened to not just her but to other people who're disabled or have been bullied altogether & its enough to ask the following question: What's the point of looking out for someone if you're not going to take things seriously or really be responsible for their safety & well being?

Just because someone has a disability doesn't mean we should see or treat them any less of a human being & it doesn't mean we shouldn't look out for them or that you should shirk responsibilities to your students just because you have authority of any kind but overall its your responsibility as a teacher, bus driver & a parent to make sure that people are treated with respect, & dignity & also make sure that they're safe that's a huge part of the job & a very important one at that but there's no real point of doing that job if you see it as a way of making money or getting perks behind it.

I say this because having gone through that myself at one time it can be very difficult since you feel like your rights are being violated & you feel like your a target because of those reasons but what's sad is no matter how much you speak up the same result comes up, either walk away & ignore it but this is something that can't really be ignored at times & you shouldn't be afraid to get involved especially since its serious.

So the main point & the bottom line of all of this is when child endanger occur in school or someone is being mistreated or abused don't just stand or sit there act on it. Keep a close watch on what kids do on the bus or anywhere else cause anything can happen & chances are it could be your kid or anyone else you know & even if you think its no biggie never be afraid to get involved we're all people & we all matter.

If you have your own thoughts on this feel free to leave some comments below. Stay awesome!

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DJ Interviews: Drawing On Scars

Hi there everyone its The DJ coming at you with a band who call themselves Drawing On Svars

How'd you get started in music?

I had an interest in the guitar since I was really young, but Nirvana really got me to get into playing music. Right after their Unplugged show aired on MTV, I received a beat up acoustic guitar from my grandparents for Christmas and started teaching myself how to play from magazines and such. Then around 2001, I downloaded some free recording software and started writing and recording my own music. 

Who are your inspirations or influences?

Nirvana was obviously the first and biggest influence for me. Other bands like Deftones, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Filter and Hum have also shaped my style over the years. 

What advice would offer aspiring performers?

Spend your time practicing whatever instrument you play and writing as much as possible. Social media, fans, followers, and all of that don't mean anything if your music isn't good. And have fun. If you don't like what you're doing, listeners will be able to tell.

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?

We're a band with only one official member. At one time, that was extremely unique, but there are a ton of people working this way now. The advantage is that I get to work with a number of awesome vocalists which has been great. 

Any new gigs or albums in the future?

We have a new single coming out July 10th, and a few more singles following that later in the year.

UPDATE: Bringing back Weekday & Weekend Cartoons

Hello everyone DJ Dizzy here & I want to take a break from the tunes to let you all know that so far we've gotten plenty of signatures in regards to bringing back Weekend & Weekday cartoons & we're almost to our goal but we need more support & more love so be sure to have a look at the petition once more & feel free to sign & pass it on. Thanks so much for your support.

https://www.change.org/p/abc-saturday-morning-kids-programming-to-return?cs_tk=AibDvouy9TogPUtN7F4AAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvG0w4t2NXQtr3VHpQX0xaPU%3D&utm_campaign=bbccf6f45bac4fdea0451d60a4256fd6&utm_content=initial_v0_0_1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=recruit_sign_digest&utm_term=cs

DJ Interviews: Spiral Crush

Hello there folks its your old friend DJ Dizzy here & I sat down with the band called Spiral Crush who had a lot to say on their success & their career. So lets hear it for Spiral Crush!

How'd you get started in music?

Shaun Smail (guitar/vox) - When I was a young kid there was another kid on the bus whose dad was a Metalhead.  Through this other kid I was somehow expose to Quiet Riot and Twisted Sister. After that it was all over, I was all about heavy metal and wanted to start a band.

Scott Smail (drums) - Having a passion for music at a young age is really where it started for me, but once my brother Shaun got a guitar I knew that I also wanted to learn an instrument. Since Shaun chose guitar, I went with drums.

Jimi McCammon (bass) - My earliest memories involve listening to music with my Dad. The Beatles, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Black Sabbath, etc. When I was in grade school I started singing in Choir which eventually led to auditioning for a band in high school (which I didn't get), so I bought a guitar and started my own band; I was 16.

Who are your inspirations or influences?

Shaun - My inspiration and influences started with 80's hard rock and heavy metal. That led me to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. I'm also a huge Kiss and Van Halen fan. Now, I pretty much listen to everything from 40's music all the way up to today's music. I'm a really big fan of 80's rock and pop rock like Bryan Adams, John Waite, The Cars and Pat Benatar.

Scott - If it's rock and roll it's probably on my list! Kiss, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, and many more, too many to list here!

Jimi - I'm all over the map on this one as well. Early in my career I want to shred guitar! As a result many of my early influences are guitar players. Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, Jimmy Page, and Randy Rhodes just to name a few. Once I started playing bass though things changed and quickly developed a liking for prog/rock/metal bass players. Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Micheal Anthony, Billy Sheehan, John Paul Jones, Chris Squire, just to name a few. Today I'm in to bands like Muse, Foo Fighters, Rival Sons, Arkells, The Sam Roberts Band and more. I listen to a pretty diverse rock and roll platform.

What advice would offer aspiring performers?

Shaun - If you want to be the kind of musician who performs live in front of crowds, don't wait until you think you're good enough. No matter how much time you spend practicing in your bedroom, or your rehearsal space with your band, once you get up in front of people, wether it's five of five thousand you're going to be nervous. Performing live takes just as much practice as learning your instrument. If you make a mistake or have a bad show you have to learn how to let that go. Fro me, at the end of the day I would rather be a mediocre musician who performs live, trying to get better, than a great musician who doesn't. Focus on enjoying it and the rest will just fall into place.

Scott - Try to be as creative and unique as possible, and stay true to who you are.

Jimi - Do what you love! Don't change who you are as a band or player to try and make other people happy, make yourself happy and if people dig it, then cool. If they don't, fuck'em. Also, practice, practice, practice!

How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers? 

Shaun - I don't worry about setting myself apart from other bands or performers. I worry about writing and performing music that I enjoy and can be proud of Hopefully other people will enjoy it as well. I feel like if you start trying too hard to be different it won't be honest. I think if that happens you ultimately won't be happy.

Scott - I would have to say musically, we just have a different sound.

Jimi - We are just a raw, loud, power rock trio! We have high energy songs that we try and match with high energy performances! If we could play live 365 day's a year we would.

Any new gigs or albums in the future? 

Shaun, Scott, and Jimi - We are currently writing new material for an album that should be out sometime in 2019. We are very excited about the new material and looking forward to finishing it so other people can hear it as well.

So far in 2019 we have nearly a dozen shows on the calendar including opening for Derek St.Holmes (Ted Nugent) and Jim McCarty's Mystery Train in early June. 

Special thanks to them for this interview & I wish them nothing but luck in their success until then, Stay awesome & rock n roll!

Spiral Crush- Rockstar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq3P961qWGM&feature=emb_title