Thesa\e pictures are awesome. They were taken by Ms. Haley Lorenson from East High. I hop you enjoy.
Monday, March 1, 2010
New Pictures
Thesa\e pictures are awesome. They were taken by Ms. Haley Lorenson from East High. I hop you enjoy.
Friday, February 26, 2010
New Music!
Hey guys I know it has been awhile but i have some updates for you. New in music if you are into the singer/songerwriter department is Nathan Angelo. He is out of Atlanta, Georgia. He has played piano since he was six years old. The singer relased his debut album in 2006 called, Through Playing Me. Recently he has released an EP called, These Ol' Keys. The star numbers on this EP are "These Ol' Keys" and a "Song For a Friend." If you are into nice vocals and rich musicianship, check him out.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
A Players Corner
Strumming away to beats of life,
Singing about the world and strife.
Living paycheck to paycheck all alone,
Only street corner gigs without a home.
A quarter, a nickel, a dime, they don’t need,
For money is not their life’s lead.
It’s the music that takes them farther away;
For their only passion is to play.
For someone to hear the truth they speak,
For that is what they are out to seek.
The truth, I tell you, is their only wish,
Not to be vain and extremely rich.
Believe the message that comes from the heart.
Because truth is always found at the star,t
Of things in life greater than all,
Love is usually the game that takes a fall.
The musicians, they live for this game,
No, “Cat and Mouse” is not the name.
It is heartbreak, that’s written in the sands,
And why love songs are written in all far off lands.
They are people whose wishes don’t come to be,
Because their passionate souls cant be happy.
The one thing we live for die to find
Is the love forever and all time.
Maybe we’re lucky and the player is not;
Because the truth that he speaks gets him caught,
In a life that only brings material bliss.
But cannot bring him truly this,
A Llove of a lifetime, a player’s prayer,
To complete them and to truly care,
About the truths in all of life and love,
And to understand the blessings sent from above.
Singing about the world and strife.
Living paycheck to paycheck all alone,
Only street corner gigs without a home.
A quarter, a nickel, a dime, they don’t need,
For money is not their life’s lead.
It’s the music that takes them farther away;
For their only passion is to play.
For someone to hear the truth they speak,
For that is what they are out to seek.
The truth, I tell you, is their only wish,
Not to be vain and extremely rich.
Believe the message that comes from the heart.
Because truth is always found at the star,t
Of things in life greater than all,
Love is usually the game that takes a fall.
The musicians, they live for this game,
No, “Cat and Mouse” is not the name.
It is heartbreak, that’s written in the sands,
And why love songs are written in all far off lands.
They are people whose wishes don’t come to be,
Because their passionate souls cant be happy.
The one thing we live for die to find
Is the love forever and all time.
Maybe we’re lucky and the player is not;
Because the truth that he speaks gets him caught,
In a life that only brings material bliss.
But cannot bring him truly this,
A Llove of a lifetime, a player’s prayer,
To complete them and to truly care,
About the truths in all of life and love,
And to understand the blessings sent from above.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Perfect Jazzy Romance Night
By Dominique Williams – East Anchorage High School
Have you ever heard an instrument belt? Dave Koz made his multiple saxophones belt on Saturday night and his grooves brought the almost sold-out crowd to their feet. This jazz artist is a performer that everyone should see and would enjoy!
Romance is in the air this season, and Koz certainly put the lovebirds in a good mood. His song “Surrender,” off The Dance album, was the love song of the night. This slow groove created an intimate atmosphere for all the lovers in the audience. Not only was this song a highlight to the night but the song also had some choreography that the band was involved with to put a humorous touch on the serious topic of love.
Another highlight of the night were the impressive solos by the band. Mr. Bill “Rubberhand Man” Sharpe started the solos of the night with a killer bass solo! His fingers plucked those bass strings faster than the crowd could even process, but they loved every minute of it.
After Dave Koz explained to the crowd that this is his twentieth year as a jazz artist, he went into a three-song medley. All the songs had sentimental value to Koz from “Castle of Dreams” which was his first single, to “Faces of the Heart,” the theme song to the popular soap opera, General Hospital, buying him his first home, to finally a rendition to a song off his all time favorite movie Wizard of Oz, “Over the Rainbow.”
The next solo of the night was from drummer Mr. Stevo Theard. His solo led to the upbeat jam “Bada Bing.” This track also featured a very interactive guitar solo from Mr. Randy Jenkins. Jenkins was spinning, rolling on the ground, and jumping, while playing the guitar. Now that is a true performer, giving the crowd his all.
Another sentimental note to Koz’s concert was his song “Emily.” The song, written with Jeff Lorber and Bobby Caldwell, is about his goddaughter. This slow jam calmed the crowd and touched hearts. This song however did not stop the highlights of the night; the next track was one that only the youngest generation would not understand.
“The Pink Panther” theme song was a joy for the crowd. This smooth prowl into Hollywood came from Mr. Henry Mancini and led to a booty shake from the man of the night himself.
Making sure to hit every band member Koz introduces the crowd to his music director Brian Simpson who delivered an interactive and exciting piano solo. Not only did he play stationary at the piano but he also had a portable piano, which at one point he played behind his head!
The crowd was pumped and clapping after that impressive solo, and participated in a singing competition to the song “Can’t Let You Go.” The crowd loved this song. During this performance, Koz and the band traveled into the crowd for dancing with the audience. The ladies loved this!
The finale was a sweet serenade of “I’ll Be There.” In this the crowd sang along and waved their hands. The band members surprised us by all singing and Jenkins gave us his final guitar solo. This song finished the night on a sweet but rememberable note.
By far this was an amazing concert! The crowd enjoyed the artist, and Dave Koz truly enjoyed the audience. Fun anecdotes with a mix of serious love songs set the mood of the night. This intimate concert was a great start to this romantic holiday season.
Have you ever heard an instrument belt? Dave Koz made his multiple saxophones belt on Saturday night and his grooves brought the almost sold-out crowd to their feet. This jazz artist is a performer that everyone should see and would enjoy!
Romance is in the air this season, and Koz certainly put the lovebirds in a good mood. His song “Surrender,” off The Dance album, was the love song of the night. This slow groove created an intimate atmosphere for all the lovers in the audience. Not only was this song a highlight to the night but the song also had some choreography that the band was involved with to put a humorous touch on the serious topic of love.
Another highlight of the night were the impressive solos by the band. Mr. Bill “Rubberhand Man” Sharpe started the solos of the night with a killer bass solo! His fingers plucked those bass strings faster than the crowd could even process, but they loved every minute of it.
After Dave Koz explained to the crowd that this is his twentieth year as a jazz artist, he went into a three-song medley. All the songs had sentimental value to Koz from “Castle of Dreams” which was his first single, to “Faces of the Heart,” the theme song to the popular soap opera, General Hospital, buying him his first home, to finally a rendition to a song off his all time favorite movie Wizard of Oz, “Over the Rainbow.”
The next solo of the night was from drummer Mr. Stevo Theard. His solo led to the upbeat jam “Bada Bing.” This track also featured a very interactive guitar solo from Mr. Randy Jenkins. Jenkins was spinning, rolling on the ground, and jumping, while playing the guitar. Now that is a true performer, giving the crowd his all.
Another sentimental note to Koz’s concert was his song “Emily.” The song, written with Jeff Lorber and Bobby Caldwell, is about his goddaughter. This slow jam calmed the crowd and touched hearts. This song however did not stop the highlights of the night; the next track was one that only the youngest generation would not understand.
“The Pink Panther” theme song was a joy for the crowd. This smooth prowl into Hollywood came from Mr. Henry Mancini and led to a booty shake from the man of the night himself.
Making sure to hit every band member Koz introduces the crowd to his music director Brian Simpson who delivered an interactive and exciting piano solo. Not only did he play stationary at the piano but he also had a portable piano, which at one point he played behind his head!
The crowd was pumped and clapping after that impressive solo, and participated in a singing competition to the song “Can’t Let You Go.” The crowd loved this song. During this performance, Koz and the band traveled into the crowd for dancing with the audience. The ladies loved this!
The finale was a sweet serenade of “I’ll Be There.” In this the crowd sang along and waved their hands. The band members surprised us by all singing and Jenkins gave us his final guitar solo. This song finished the night on a sweet but rememberable note.
By far this was an amazing concert! The crowd enjoyed the artist, and Dave Koz truly enjoyed the audience. Fun anecdotes with a mix of serious love songs set the mood of the night. This intimate concert was a great start to this romantic holiday season.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
A Strong Night of Dance Dedicated to a Soft Season
here are few times when the body can form geometric shapes. At last night’s performance Alaska Dance Theatre dancers made the audience think other wise. Strong port de bras and strong turns set the plane for the night.
The first ballet piece was “Configurations on a Cloud.” This dance was a tender start to the night showing the principal dancers at their very best. Brian Kerton and Sam Franklin carried the leading ladies with envied strength and poise. Another thing standing out in this dance were the dynamics. The string quartet with the accompaniment of the piano shaped the background for the dancers to set their beautiful story.
The next piece was a contemporary called “Suite Intro.” Brian Ketron, Avianna CJ McKee, and Keisha Saddler performed the fast paced piece. All there dancers performed a solo and danced in unison. The highlights to the dancing in this piece were the precision and the turns. The footwork was quick but spot on with the music creating a precision that made the dance look extremely clean. The turns were flawless and executed with grace.
“Toma Tres” was a sassy jazz number with a Latin feel. The red dressed trio comprised of, Sarah Grunwaldt, Laura Hicks, and Keisha Sadder, exemplified a flirty side to the night. The flavor feeding of the stage was tasteful. These ladies smiled and truly enjoyed the piece making the audience enjoy it as well.
“Designer Skyline” was a modern piece and a favorite among the crowd. This dance showed the company’s pop culture because of the music. The song “Designer Skyline” by Owl City and the costumes created an art deco feel and made the piece look abstract and different in a very cool way.
The final piece was a ballet called “Tchaikovsky Suite.” This piece had the most musicality. The dancers played up the musical cues giving the piece brilliant dynamics. Mr. Brian Ketron stole the dance with his solo, which at one point he did at least twenty pirouettes in a row! The crowd sat in awe as all four principal couples executed extraordinary lifts with strength and grace. This dance was an awesome finale to an already amazing show.
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Winter Repertory was a beautiful event that the company should be proud of. The dancers are all amazing in their own way showing strength and poise that many dancers envy. This show is a “can’t miss performance!”
Still 2 more shows! Check Alaska Dance Theatre for more information
The first ballet piece was “Configurations on a Cloud.” This dance was a tender start to the night showing the principal dancers at their very best. Brian Kerton and Sam Franklin carried the leading ladies with envied strength and poise. Another thing standing out in this dance were the dynamics. The string quartet with the accompaniment of the piano shaped the background for the dancers to set their beautiful story.
The next piece was a contemporary called “Suite Intro.” Brian Ketron, Avianna CJ McKee, and Keisha Saddler performed the fast paced piece. All there dancers performed a solo and danced in unison. The highlights to the dancing in this piece were the precision and the turns. The footwork was quick but spot on with the music creating a precision that made the dance look extremely clean. The turns were flawless and executed with grace.
“Toma Tres” was a sassy jazz number with a Latin feel. The red dressed trio comprised of, Sarah Grunwaldt, Laura Hicks, and Keisha Sadder, exemplified a flirty side to the night. The flavor feeding of the stage was tasteful. These ladies smiled and truly enjoyed the piece making the audience enjoy it as well.
“Designer Skyline” was a modern piece and a favorite among the crowd. This dance showed the company’s pop culture because of the music. The song “Designer Skyline” by Owl City and the costumes created an art deco feel and made the piece look abstract and different in a very cool way.
The final piece was a ballet called “Tchaikovsky Suite.” This piece had the most musicality. The dancers played up the musical cues giving the piece brilliant dynamics. Mr. Brian Ketron stole the dance with his solo, which at one point he did at least twenty pirouettes in a row! The crowd sat in awe as all four principal couples executed extraordinary lifts with strength and grace. This dance was an awesome finale to an already amazing show.
Alaska Dance Theatre’s Winter Repertory was a beautiful event that the company should be proud of. The dancers are all amazing in their own way showing strength and poise that many dancers envy. This show is a “can’t miss performance!”
Still 2 more shows! Check Alaska Dance Theatre for more information
Thursday, January 21, 2010
New Music Tuesday!
Theres a cool new artist out named Matt Morris. He is a singer/songwriter and is featured on Justin Timberlake's Tennman Records. He has written songs for artists like JT himself as well as Kelly Clarkson and Christina Aguilera just to name a few. He has a nice sound mostly alternative rock, maybe easy listening. He mixes his hippy look with a fresh sound and a true voice with rich lyric that mean something. Check him out and tell me what you think.
Another new artist out is Erik Hassle who is out of Sweden. I've only heard his single but it is a pretty dynamic debut into the American charts. He first came out in Sweden in 2008, where it took a year for him to really take off but when he did, things got rolling quickly! This "idiosyncratic" star has arrived to take over! Listen and enjoy!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Cool New Hangout - Away From the City
Hello Everyone!
This past weekend, my friends and I went to this cafe out in Wasilla called Pandemonium. On Fridays, they have an open mic where local talent show what they've got. It is a really cool place with a very relaxed atmoshphere. There is a bookstore attached as well. At Pandemonium you can buy drinks, hang out, read, and I think there is wi-fi too. All in all a good outing so, if you are interested in getting out of the city and listening to some music while getting some work done or just hanging with friends like me, Pandemonium might be a place for you to check out!
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