What?
... a four band Blues Fest Extravaganza...
word is out...
for more info, and directions..ph. 524-0004
Where?
1001 Bishop Street #108,
Honolulu, Hawaii.
When?;
This Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2009
Who?
- Corey Funai Blues Band - Corey Funai (harp, guitar, and vocals), Brian Kessler (guitar), Rick Gonzalez (bass), and Paul Gomes (drums).
- Tell Mama - Dale Machado (guitar, vocals), Alison Aldercroft (vocals, keys), Jim Barry (guitar), Terry Paul (bass), Gene Kois (drums).
- Hot City Blues Band - Lori Coleman (vocals), Kevin Coleman (harp, vocals), Geary Haynes (guitar), Ron Cameron (bass), Todd Hartwell (keys), and Bongo Bob ( drums).
- The Peter Laffy Band - Peter Laffy (guitar, vocals), Neal Delacalzada (bass), John Singson (drums).
bonus!!!
..there will be a special food menu provided by "A Taste Of Southern Paradise"....
- $10 plates.
- (Choose One) or (Combo addt'l fee), Fish /Chicken/ Ribs, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Cornbread....(Choose One), Cake or Potatoe Pie....
Sound Ono? ...and of course, whatever Che Pasta has for deserts...
Let's not forget the Blues bands. They have all agreed to perform their best 45 minutes, for your listening pleasure.... ENJOY!
In exchange for “spec work,” I will pitch your original songs without requiring publishing rights, songplugging fees, or management contracts. Must have access to recording studio and be willing to record outside material. Cover bands are welcomed.
I will fully credit your work (e.g., name, photo, bio, and contact information) and personally handle all promotion responsibilities and costs to pitch the project to record labels, publishers, managers, producers, A&R reps, music supervisors, filmmakers, music libraries, etc.
Now for the business portion. What I am looking for are as follows. Drummer, Vocalist (singer/rapper), keyboardist, bassist. All of which must have all of these qualities and I will not settle for less:
1- You must be profiecient with your instrument, I dont care if you can tell me what a Bbmin3dim7#5Aug4 is, cause I couldnt, but i have been playing a long time and have a good ear and can play my instrument well.
2- You must own transportation to get you and your equipment around, we can help if you own lots but you must have at least a car.
3- NO ALCOHOLICs. I love me some Sam Adams beer and Bud Light with lime. But it doesn't interfere with the music.
4- You must be the kind of person who HONORS HIS/HER WORD. To me there is nothing more important than your word. If your gonna be late, thats OK, JUST CALL.
5- I don't do drugs, but I don't mind if you umm enjoy a little of Da kine, as long as it doesn't interfere with the creation of music.
6- You must have Job.
7- You must be over 21.
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Other Services are:
Live Band ** Hula ** Video & Projector Services ** Emcee ** Mobile DJ ** Sound Engineer
For more information regarding our services, please feel free to call us anytime.
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Musicians needed, Vocals, Bass, Keys, another guitarist that can Rip it up.
Talent should be commendable, (berkly Grads excepted), but not as important as a positive attitude, and an ability to work with others, age 30-40 preferably.
Like a previous post said, they would never be anonymous and not leave a contact email, nor would it be signed with just a station name; whoever from the station would post their name on it.
And finally, if someone from Star posted that, they would make sure the venue name is correct. It's "Dave & Busters" not "Dave 'N Busters."
We specialize in small and large concert high end sound systems for bands, parties and conferences, weddings, conventions, concerts and all other events. All equipment are matched to the requirements of each customer. We offer the high quality Professional Sound System on the island with the lowest cost to you. We'll match or beat any price in Hawaii.
Other Services are:
Live Band ** Hula ** Video & Projector Services ** Emcee ** Mobile DJ ** Sound Engineer
For more information regarding our services, please feel free to call us anytime.
Mahalo
Hawaii DJ & Sound Systems
Tel. 808-382-9495
m.hawaii@att.net
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Please check the the STAR 101.9FM site Monday and we will have an updated account and more information on when, where, and how this next round in the battle will take place.
Don't forget to tune in for the Afternoon Drive from 3pm to 7pm and make sure you hear the "Catch of the Day" at 5pm. Thank you to all of our sponsors for your support and your understanding concerning our rush decision to cancel. We will make it up to you.
Aloha Everyone.... We are Po`ohala. We play for Private parties, Weddings, Graduations, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and pretty much anywhere else you would need Live entertainment. We do have a sound system which is included in our services. We do carry the quality of Bose with the L1 tower which compliments a variety of venues (see www.musicinhawaii.com for more details)
If you would like to have us perform for your event, or just wanting to inquire about pricing, Please contact Ashley @ (808) 250-9311 or view our website at www.musicinhawaii.com for more information. Collectively, we have over 10 years of experience, and have performed in various venues. Please see our website to learn more about us, watch some of our past gigs, and book us for your next event. We promise that we are reliable, professional, and very dependable. We are affordable and will work with your budget. We hope to sing for you soon. Aloha.
We specialize in small and large concert high end sound systems for bands, parties and conferences, weddings, conventions, concerts and all other events. All equipment are matched to the requirements of each customer. We offer the high quality Professional Sound System on the island with the lowest cost to you. We'll match or beat any price in Hawaii.
Other Services are:
Live Band ** Hula ** Video & Projector Services ** Emcee ** Mobile DJ ** Sound Engineer
For more information regarding our services, please feel free to call us anytime.
Mahalo
Hawaii DJ & Sound Systems
Tel. 808-382-9495
m.hawaii@att.net
www.myspace.com/hawaii_usa
When a friend of mine sugggested to catch some live music at Jazz Minds, we were hit with an $8 cover, and to top it off, the band was just awful. I can't even remember their name, something valley? whatever. I even got pissed off at my friend. I told him that there were other live music venues that we could get in with no cover, and depending on who's playing that night, it could be great. Even if the band wasn't good, at least we can get in free.
As for the 808 SceneZine, I realize that they have a limited staff and are doing it for love, or very little $$$, but...and it's a BIG BUT...if you're in it, than you've got to cover it....simply put.....you automatically assumed the responsibility, by default. You've been doing it for a couple of years, yeah?, so no excuses....why don't you do this......stop covering the same punk/metal,emo-screamo rock bands, shows and related stuff for, lets say 6 months.....now you'll have the time to devote to covering traditional hawaiian music, jazz, contemporary, blues, country, symphony, or whatever other genres that you've left out over the years.....you can even rotate genres every couple of months.....that way, people would have no reason to bash your music publication because you are giving equal time to all genres.
Lastly, we can agree to disagree, its our human nature, however.....lets all show some class and dignity in our postings and leave out the profanity and vulgar language. Us musicians already have to live down a bad reputation, like, chronic, alcoholic or recovering, cheap, broke, and on and on, without adding to it. What's the world gonna think when checking out our music section. It's really been shameful, especially these last two weeks, and I, for one am ashamed of it all. Go ahead and debate, if you will, but, lets keep it clean.
I owe Mark "Wildcat" Coleman a debt of gratitude as well, as he was the first musician on this island who gave me a chance to get up on stage with him when he and Mo, now of Chinatown Highjack, played there as "The Whaley Boys".
As the drummer for the Pau Hana Blues Band, I feel compelled to comment regarding some of the things said regarding it here lately.
I can only speak for myself, but I believe Mark would agree with me that the musical goal of Pau Hana Blues is simply to play fun and enjoyable music, share it with others and include others in the process and possibly meet new players and friends. I think we hit our mark every time we play, and for that I consider the Pau Hana Blues Band a success. Are we the best blues band? No. Do we have fun and give other musicians, better and worse, an opportunity to show off their talents and do some networking? Absolutely YES!
I suspect that when a good number of musicians show up to play there, there is some networking going on. This makes me happy, to know that connections are being made and new bands form from it. It gives me immense satisfaction to know that I, in some small way, facilitate this connectivity between musicians. It's just one way of many of supporting the music here on Oahu. Again, I thank Dave Young and Mark Coleman for allowing me the opportunity to serve the music community in this way.
The current line up for Pau Hana Blues is "Wildcat" on vocals and bass; me, Aaron "Hammerin' Hank" Henry, on drums; and Scottie "Pedro" on guitar. Scott will be the first to admit he is not a "blues" guitarist, and at one time, several months ago, he graciously refused our offer to play with us because of this. Scott is more of a rock guitarist, but he has been a very good blues rhythm guitarist for us, and more and more he hits the mark with his leads, too. The thing I like most about Scott, other than his good nature, is that he keeps his guitar in tune. Kevin "MojoKane" Coleman rounds us out most weeks with harp and vocals on select songs.
I would consider myself fortunate if I could recall all the names and faces of all the players that have been on stage with the PHB band. Unfortunately I can not recall them all, but here's some notable players that have been featured with the PHB band on Monday nights. My apologies to any I may have forgot or names I could not remember or if I associate you incorrectly with different bands. Good and bad qualities will be attributed, so take it like a man — or a woman, if that's what you are — and know it's not disrespect that I mean, but honest constructive criticism. Enjoy the praise too!
Ryan of "Burnin' Blue": Quiet, serious, attentive, good player with a kind heart, never heard him say a bad thing about another player.
Rick of ? with the rising sun painted on your guitar case: Man, you are the BOMB! Confident and commanding — authentic blues man. Come back any time!
Mike the sound guy of what band are you in?: Mike, I think you play well and have a nice clean sound and I would always be happy to share the stage with you. Above all I appreciate your honest opinions and constructive criticisms regarding both Pau Hana and Stratus Blue. When you speak, I listen.
Big Time Ray of "Burnin' Blue": Solid Bass player, no complaints, except maybe smile more. :) Think of Ernie from FOA and his "perma-grin"!
FOA, specifically to Ernie and Clay who joined the PHBB one night in August: Sorry I wasn't there as I was on the mainland that month. These guys are the "real deal", incredibly nice and play well with others. It would be a thrill and honor to have been on stage with you hep cats. Please come back some Monday night WHEN I'M THERE! Thanks.
Cello Joe: You played with us once and I loved it! You amazed me with your "hepness" and versatility.
Cello Joe's wife, Erika, on harp: Hey, she's pleasant to look at and a pretty good harp player too; always brings it home and never without a smile. How can you not like that?
The "Shimme Shimme Shake" singers: Three classy and lovely ladies singing three part harmonies all while doing the shimme shimme shake. Can you say, "Shawing"?
The lady singer from "Tell Mama". I should know your name by now. WOW! You could be Bonnie Raitt's sister. It's an honor and privilege to back you up. Are you single?
Louis "the Fish": harp player extraordinaire, usually hangs with Rick the Bomb. Authentic blues man.
Chris, formerly of "Crooked Halo": I love this cat! He's got spirit and dedication and brings a unique style to the vocals. Quite possibly the reincarnation of John Belushi without the coke!? Thanks for showing as often as you do.
Jimmy Bones, formerly of "Crooked Halo": You got up once that I recall and played, don't remember too much, but you were solid. Thanks for your support! I appreciate your cool headed tone when posting too. You keep it "matter of factly". Thanks.
Elika (hope I spelled it right): Shameless dancer and Hawaiian blues guitarist. You showed me a whole new door with the way you played....Nice! Thanks for your aloha.
Gene, the drummer from "Tell Mama": Nice guy, good player, good dynamics, nice closed roll and your meter was very steady. Any one from "Tell Mama" is alright with me.
Michael, the bass player from "Loud Milk": Respectable gentleman, dignified and confident. Keeps it at home with an occasional flare. A fine player. Always a pleasure to have you on stage.
Chuck, the sax player from "Stratus Blue". What can I say, the world needs more people like Chuck and so does the stage. He fits in nicely in almost any jam and reads other players well and knows when to lay back - all around great guy.
"Mad Dog" Brendan: He's the guitarist who saved our ass one night when the scheduled guitarist failed to show. He ran home, grabbed his ax and played the night with us -- all first take for him. It was awesome, and we are eternally grateful.
Art Stockwell of "Stratus Blue": A most unconventional player. That's what I like about him. He sounds like Art Stockwell and not Jimi Hendrix. ALWAYS IN KEY no matter how unusual his progressions are. He'll tell you it's purely a matter of physics. I believe him.
Seanster the Monster: Sean is a pretty good guitarist for his age and not a bad singer either. We learned and played some really cool songs with him. Sean's got raw talent and a lot of ambition. It's little wonder he left for greener pastures. I wish him all the best. You're always welcome to "share the stage" with PHBB anytime, Sean.
Kipp of "Chinatown Highjack": Good vocalist and solid rhythm player. Dedicated, motivated and focused. All around great guy. Check out his solo act at Planet Hollywood some night.
Todd the drummer: Obviously a rock drummer, but with some cool chops. Good attitude, solid beat. I'm more than happy to share the drumming with this guy when he shows.
Lori Coleman of "Hot City Blues Band": What a gem! Classy! Great voice. You are missed.
Chris Vandercook: Authentic local bluesman with roots in Chicago (plays every Friday at Mulvadi Cafe in Kaimuki). Excellent singer and sterling guitar work. Dude!
Mr. Ernie Cruz: Local legend country western guitarist and vocalist. I never knew I liked country as much 'till I played drums for you.
To all those that I just can't seem to recall or got your name wrong, you have my sincere apologies and and my invite to come make your presence known again at Dave Youngs On Stage Drinks & Grinds every Monday night, 6 to 9pm with the Pau Hana Blues Band.
We are a touring Canadian Ska, Reggae, Surf Rock Band.
We are playing a 10 tour of the Hawaiian islands, and have picked up a date at Breakers on the North Shore.
We are looking for an opening act that can split the bill with us. (We will split the door with you in turn)
We require that you be able to share your drum kit, bass amp, and guitar amp with a 4 piece group of respectfull musicians.
Finally the Venue is without a permanent PA - If you are aware of someone with backline sufficient, or can provide it yourself its a bonus.
The show is right smack in the Middle of Triple Crown time, and the place will be crawling. We have good draw, and we want to work with someone local who has good draw as well.
Lets put together a great show!
If you fit the bill please contact us at
greatwhiteshark@shaw.ca
or 250-220-5934
250-893-5073
*I really wrote it, but they'll say they did. They're talented like that!
And a one, and a two and a...
Ohhhh, I'm a Big Dog
Everybody loves me
I'm Big Dog
lift me leg to pee
I jump around on stage
I like to fight and rage
I'm Big Dog
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin around and lick guitar)
I'm Big Dog
need 7 bands to fill a show
I'm Big Dog
would play more songs
but Killswitch says write your own
I'm Big Dog
and I am God on Craigslist
we're the band that brings 5 people
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin around and lick guitar)
(now wag your tails)
bark
bark
bark
bark
everybody
bark
bark
bark
bark
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin around and lick guitar)
I'm Big Dog
but my band is called Phoenix Rose
I'm Big Dog
get it: the Phoenix...Rose
I'm Big Dog
if you want to say the truth about me
Say to my face or I'll say its lies
I'll flag you and deny
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin and grab crotch)
(now slow down and talk in demon voice)
ignore the man behind the curtain
i wrote this song my self, i promise
sorry we didn't make any money on the door
after the speed and letting my girlfriends roomate
in for free hoping to get a handjob there was just
nothing left for the 6 other bands to split but here
let me make it up to you and buy you a beer from
the band tab after all you did bring 25 people to the show
oh, you're underaged - just take it around back
btw sorry I had to bump you for Stillborn Skies, they have a
record coming out you know that's just busines kid
but Some day little camper,
(build intensity)
I said, some day
(more intensity)
Some day
oh yes, some bright and glorious day
You'll be a Big Dog too
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(bass player does the splits and give the O face)
but for now I'll just pee on youuuuuuuuuu!
So, we have to super important shows coming up for this month!
Next Week Thursday 11/12/09 we have the opportunity to play at Pipeline Cafe! (This is Alans,bassist, 21st birthday. Let's show him a good time)
Don't know where Pipeline is?
805 Pohukaina St
Honolulu, HI 96813-5329
Show starts at 7pm Ends at 12:30 Age 18+ Welcome $10 Cover Under 21----- $8Cover 21 and Over
This show is being put on by Nemesis Productions (http://www.myspace.com/nemesisproductionsteam)
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27th!
The next show will be at Loft. Don't know where this is too?
115 N. Hotel Street Honolulu, HI 96813
Show starts at 7pm, Ages 18+, $10 Cover
We really hope to see you all out at these two shows! They mean a lot to us! So keep an eye out for us! As it was previously mentioned, you can find us on Facebook and Myspace.
Ohhhh, I'm a Big Dog
Everybody loves me
I'm Big Dog
lift me leg to pee
I jump around on stage
I like to fight and rage
I'm Big Dog
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin around and lick guitar)
I'm Big Dog
need 7 bands to fill a show
I'm Big Dog
would play more songs
but Killswitch says write your own
I'm Big Dog
and I am God on Craigslist
we're the band that brings 5 people
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin around and lick guitar)
(now wag your tails)
bark
bark
bark
bark
everybody
bark
bark
bark
bark
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin around and lick guitar)
I'm Big Dog
but my band is called Phoenix Rose
I'm Big Dog
get it: the Phoenix...Rose
I'm Big Dog
if you want to say the truth about me
Say to my face or I'll say its lies
I'll flag you and deny
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(spin and grab crotch)
(now slow down and talk in demon voice)
ignore the man behind the curtain
i wrote this song my self, i promise
sorry we didn't make any money on the door
after the speed and letting my girlfriends roomate
in for free hoping to get a handjob there was just
nothing left for the 6 other bands to split but here
let me make it up to you and buy you a beer from
the band tab after all you did bring 25 people to the show
oh, you're underaged - just take it around back
btw sorry I had to bump you for Stillborn Skies, they have a
record coming out you know that's just busines kid
but Some day little camper,
(build intensity)
I said, some day
(more intensity)
Some day
oh yes, some bright and glorious day
You'll be a Big Dog too
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
(bass player does the splits and give the O face)
but for now I'll just pee on youuuuuuuuuu!
So what's the plan for Sunday? Gonna play all Killswitch Engaged songs again and claim to be an original band. (now before you babies...I mean Big Dogs get all excited...yes, every band plays covers, brilliant point. But only fraudulent scum like you Big Dogs, play other peoples songs and claim they are your own. Just because it's not Stones ro Beatles you think you can get a way with it). Whatcha gonna say when you sit down with that big important AR rep in LA, unlike your following of 15 people (I mean members of other bands hoping to get into a show with you), he/she will know the difference.
Next time, let's talk more about $$$ and your threats!
Wow you guys are awesome. Yes, spin around and lick your guitars, I need more baby more! That's Big Dog talent!
a bad point you made is that reggae is easy to play.
its actually really hard to play correctly. the problem is there is just soooo much bad reggae out there its easily forgotten that it can sound amazing when played right.
at its finest reggae rivals any other style of music played well like jazz, classical, folk, blues or rock.
and this brings me to my next point:
ive been seeing that the 808scenezine has been getting some heat lately. not really sure why. one of the comments mentioned that they dont cover higher forms of music like jazz etc...have you never heard bad jazz? i sure have. ive heard jazz people told me i was supposed to like because they played like this or that and while i knew they were good players i just didnt like the sound they were making. all music is this way. so to say all jazz is good is just as ignorant as saying all reggae is bad.
im not a part of the zine but ive been checking it out for a while and although not everything they print interests me i still like the idea that there's a grass roots entertainment zine out there keeping people informed. could they improve? sure but so could you and so could i.
on the positive tip the fact you are complaining about it means you know it exists and no publicity is bad publicity ive been told.
but instead of talking trash about it why dont you open your microsoft word at school or your mom's house, write an article about what you think is important and then submit it to them. or why dont you take your friends demo or your demo and send it to the for review or seek them out at a show and say hi.
introduce yourself. a little aloha goes a long way.
also, to the chick from the zine...you made a comment that kids in punk bands are borrowing from bigger groups they like and although they arent the most original sounding bands they have a following and some kind of subculture...i know that wasnt your exact quote but im too lazy to cut and paste right now.
in response to that: every form of music no matter how "sophisticated" has borrowed from other people in their form as well as outside of their form, miles davis and duke ellington liked classical, bob marley liked punk rock and country, and ramones liked the who and motown.
so lets not confuse "being influenced by" with staight up copy-catting.
there are bands and songwriters on oahu without an original bone in their bodies and they play all types of music.
then there are kids with rough talent who because they are just starting out still sound a little too much like the bands they love to listen to.
like i said up top, i think its awesome you make the zine and although it could improve, you seem to also be aware of that and are calling out to the scene and even your critics for input and assistance to make it better, therefore you dont deserve to be getting the heat from a bunch of jealous haters who would rather stand on the outside and critisize than get involved. this comes from their own insecurity about the music or art theyre making. you just keep doing what your doing. its a much needed magazine because you give coverage to people just starting out and allow them to get a little press. but dont sell yourself short, cover some jazz, cover some hip hop, cover some punk, cover some metal, cover some hawaiian. as long as the bands are genuine it doesnt matter how "sophisticated" they are or not. there are always gonna be haters.
and for all you clicky scenesters and bands, come down off your high horses and realize you arent the only game in town.
be cool to the kids coming up. its only from you that they'll learn.
We specialize in small and large concert high end sound systems for bands, parties and conferences, weddings, conventions, concerts and all other events. All equipment are matched to the requirements of each customer. We offer the high quality Professional Sound System on the island with the lowest cost to you. We'll match or beat any price in Hawaii.
Other Services are:
Live Band ** Hula ** Video & Projector Services ** Emcee ** Mobile DJ ** Sound Engineer
For more information regarding our services, please feel free to call us anytime.
Mahalo
Hawaii DJ & Sound Systems
Tel. 808-382-9495
m.hawaii@att.net
www.myspace.com/hawaii_usa
So, we have to super important shows coming up for this month!
Next Week Thursday 11/12/09 we have the opportunity to play at Pipeline Cafe! (This is Alans,bassist, 21st birthday. Let's show him a good time)
Don't know where Pipeline is?
805 Pohukaina St
Honolulu, HI 96813-5329
Show starts at 7pm Ends at 12:30 Age 18+ Welcome $10 Cover Under 21----- $8Cover 21 and Over
This show is being put on by Nemesis Productions (http://www.myspace.com/nemesisproductionsteam)
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27th!
The next show will be at Loft. Don't know where this is too?
115 N. Hotel Street Honolulu, HI 96813
Show starts at 7pm, Ages 18+, $10 Cover
We really hope to see you all out at these two shows! They mean a lot to us! So keep an eye out for us! As it was previously mentioned, you can find us on Facebook and Myspace.
Katie I also think its interesting that in the post below you did not mention that Shawn Davenport is your husband and many feel its the
reason his music gets more and more positive coverage in the zine. Sort of hard to be impartial when its family. ]"
This is not Katie writing, but I am a fan of the 808-scene zine and I feel that her point needs to be reiterated. I think you guys missed the notation made by Katie (which is undeniably true) that Shawn, katie's husband, has NEVER had his music featured in the Zine. So whoever made the comment about the "same hipster bands" being featured, and whoever followed up with the claim that maybe Shawn gets "more positive coverage" in the Zine do not have their facts straight. Also, the Deadbeats have only been featured once. I'm not sure about 3SM (supersonic space monkeys), but Blane contacts Katie about featuring his music in the zine. AGAIN, as Katie says, please submit your stories, music info and it WILL be covered. If you are complaining about the coverage in the Zine, its painfully obvious to the rest of us that this is happening because you haven't submitted your music, your show or your scene to the Zine. Its a lot of work for one person to try and discover every new band and to give equal reporting on all underground scenes. I agree that the Zine probably covers more of the hardcore/punk/emo/hip-hop genres of the underground music scene, but that's not because she favors them. Trust me. Its because those are the ones who invite her out to shows, who request that she help out with promotion, who submit their music for Shawn to review. She is PLEADING to ALL the different underground music scenes to write, submit, request, whatever, because her goal is to be as comprehensive as possible in her coverage. She is the sweetest young lady I've ever met and trust me, more than anything else, she wants to contribute to local underground music. She is most definitely not out to self-promote herself or her husband shawn. The facts speak for themselves. Do do yourself and do her a favor and let her know whats going on in your niche of the scene. Or better yet, write your own article and submit it to her. Its free fucking press for shit's sake.
There is a lot to be learned from all styles of music, and particularly ones like classical Hawaiian or jazz, because the performers who play this music work to become real experts in their instrument and style of music. That is something to strive for, for sure. Other people might feel that creating an overall feeling or culture around what they are doing is more important than being virtuosos.
I don't feel like the people reading or in the zine are only hipsters and amateurs. I think they dig live music, hopefully they want to support it, and they see that people are trying to create something in a sort of difficult environment for the various styles of music we cover. A lot of love goes into this scene (though you might be hard pressed to tell from all these recent posts). I respect it and I'm usually very impressed by it. Guess that's why it makes me a good person to run a zine about local music.
But you see, it really doesn't matter, from my experience.....
past posts:
"but everytime I pick the thing up, I see the same shitty bands and people/performer/hipsters, like Shawn Davenport"
I think that is a valid comment. I also think its about the same TYPE of bands and ignoring all the other kinds of bands out in the 808
and a wider view of the music scene.
Katie I also think its interesting that in the post below you did not mention that Shawn Davenport is your husband and many feel its the
reason his music gets more and more positive coverage in the zine. Sort of hard to be impartial when its family.
> I gotta address this cuz I'm puzzled... (Zine-land)
Date: 2009-11-05, 3:49PM HST
Reply to: the808scenezine@gmail.com [Errors when replying to ads?]
This is coming from Katie, editor of the zine.. Not really standing for the Zine here. I just want to address a comment I've seen multiple times through multiple craigslist battles over the years and it puzzles me. I'm not gonna comment on all the bs going on about all the different bands right now. I'll leave it to you all to have fun with it.
I did see this comment: "but everytime I pick the thing up, I see the same shitty bands and people/performer/hipsters, like Shawn Davenport and Super Sonic Space Monkeys and Deadbeats for example"
As you can see, it's prompted me to try again to call to writers who know about more scenes than the ones I'm most familiar with to contribute. So I'm trying to address this issue in that way.
As far as those specific bands mentioned, I have to say, I was pretty psyched when I finally got around to interviewing the Deadbeats because it was way past due. I even had to cancel on them a couple times because I got the flu. Blane's been in more often because of The Spot and promotions stuff like that.
This is the puzzling one - As for Shawn, he's only ever been talked about as a musician... well, I'd have to look back, but I don't think ever, except mentioned in passing because he had a song on a CD or played in a show or something. He's certainly never been featured as a musician. In like issue #7, he wrote about his tattoos. The reason you see his name over and over again is because he's one of the freaking writers!!! Yes. That is why Shawn Davenport is consistently in the zine. He's the one writing your all's CD reviews and helping distribute the zine every month.
On a different subject: Here's a hint. We usually end up working with the people and bands that take the time and effort to contact us. Really, all you gotta do is ask and we'll find some way to include you in the publication - printed or online (we do only have 16 pages). So when writing the zine, I end up working with the people that talk to me. Please don't be discouraged if you send me something and I don't get back right away. I request and suggest that you bother me and remind me about it. I can be forgetful and distracted with the responsibilities I've taken on. If I don't get back to you, it's not malicious in any way!
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