All Episodes

Join Holly Stephey and TBA Guests as they welcome in Christmas with the traditional reading of Twas the Night before Christmas! Christmas is one of Holly's Favorite holidays and she will do the traditional reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas and other Holiday Favorites.. There will be some cooking tips and fun gift ideas suggested as well..  *Janet Elaine Smith will be reading to all of us and Kevin Smith will be talking about food and All the festive things we can do :))  You never know who may call in Santa may I was told !

Byrd is probably most closely identified with the monstrous power chords that helped define Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ platinum cover of “I Love Rock & Roll,” and ensure its eternal rotation daily throughout the universe. His blistering rhythms and soaring leads played equally powerful roles in the Blackhearts’ subsequent great hits. Byrd remains eternally grateful for the opportunity to orbit the globe more frequently than the space shuttle and live out the “Number One with a Bullet” dream most mortals only fantasize about. But after a dozen years, it was time for a change. And the confines of what Joni Mitchell has so poignantly called “the star making machinery” could never have satisfied, much less revealed, the soulful, complete musician and mature artist Byrd proves himself to be on what is, astoundingly, for a dude who’s been making major label albums for decades, his solo debut, Lifer. “Indeed, Lifer is a celebration of the type of compact, hooky songwriting and radiant guitar crunch that characterized classic rock and roll.” -Guitar World “Listen to Lifer and you’ll hear strains of a variety of classic rock, soul and blues artists that emerged during the 1960s and early ‘70s, from Otis Redding to The Rolling Stones to Rod Stewart to Mott the Hoople.” -ABC Radio Network “If Ricky Byrd wasn’t born to rock, suffice it to say he was raised in its service.” -Blurt

Come celebrate Holly's Birthday as she has friend Zoe Moon join her! Zoe is so spot on with her Astrology and insights on many things..   Zoe Moon began her journey as a singer/songwriter with BMG Music and Arista Records, traveling the country, connecting with others of varying spiritual disciplines, sharing song and insights, and honing her techniques as a reader. She worked in television and film where she connected with her first clients, a base which has grown by word of mouth, through referals. She works fulltime now as an astrologer, writing here and for GlitterBall Magazine, Manchester Gossip, The Cosmic Path, OM Times Magazine,Northwest Woman's Magazine, and Vault of Heaven. She is busy doing radio interviews as well as her own weekly show on CBS radio's Newskyradio

Author James A. Mitchell tells the story that no one else can tell .. He has had many conversations with those who were part of it ! In late 1971 John Lennon left London and pop stardom behind and moved to New York City, eager to join a youth movement rallying for social justice and an end to the Vietnam War. Lennon was embraced by radicals and revolutionaries, the hippies and Yippies at odds with the establishment. Settling in Greenwich Village, the former Beatle was soon on the front lines of the antiwar movement, championing causes and inspiring solidarity—and suspicion. Seen as a savior by a generation in need of cultural heroes, Lennon was just as passionately hounded by a government anxious to silence enemies within its borders. The Walrus and the Elephants is told by the unlikely cast of friends, among them the members of Elephant's Memory, who were some of the few who got to know the man behind the Beatle. Exclusive interviews include writer and feminist leader Gloria Steinem; Congressional Black Caucus cofounder Ron Dellums; "Chicago Seven" veteran Rennie Davis; immigration attorney Leon Wildes; and legendary poet-activist John Sinclair, whose imprisonment for marijuana—ten years for two joints—kicked off Lennon's American journey.It was a busy year of making music and controversial TV appearances, allies and enemies. It was a time of great change in America, one that saw the end of the movements of the sixties, the beginning of a new era. The Walrus and the Elephants is a look back at that time and at the John Lennon who joined the revolution, through the eyes of those who dreamed, rallied, and fought alongside him.  

Singer/songwriter Margo Rey and  her newest single and latest cover of Squeeze’s 80’s track, “Tempted.” After several male renditions of the British rock band’s piece, Margo decided to turn the tables with an updated pop/R&B female version of the classic tune. Following her latest release, “Habit” and in the midst of battling breast cancer, Margo hasn’t stopped pursuing her music. She received much recognition after performing at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for a special one night event benefitting The Noreen Fraser Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on raising funds for women’s cancer research. Her husband and stand up comedian, Ron White, stood by her side as he hosted the event. In her latest album “Habit,” Margo put together a variety of organic sounds with every bit of emotion put into each song. The Indie Music Digest says, “Her musical/vocal style is cut from the cloth of Celine Dion, Bonnie Raitt and Shania Twain.” – but I will add she can go toe to toe with any of them vocally.

Not your typical "security expert"Alan Young is CEO of Armor Concepts LLC. Unlike many "security “experts” that you may have seen, Alan never intended to be in this position. Unfortunately, when properties that he was renovating were continually burglarized after having their doors kicked-in, he was forced to learn a quick lesson. When they could find nothing to keep thieves out of their properties, he and his brother Glenn, invented Door Jamb Armor, as a way of protecting their investments. As a father of four children, Alan quickly realized that his home was just as easy a target as the houses that he was renovating.What separates Alan from other “security experts” is the fact that his expertise was borne out of necessity, frustration and concern for his family. For years, police, alarm companies, door manufacturers, apartment owners and thieves have known that kicking in a door is the easiest way to get into a house so why had no one ever developed a way to stop it? Now, after listening to thousands of customer horror stories, Alan gives regular talks to police forces and police academies on how they can help homeowners secure their homes.

Dr. Patricia O’Gorman, Ph.D is an internationally-recognized public speaker known for her warm, funny, and inspiring presentations, coach, psychologist, and a consultant to Lifescape Solutions in Delray Beach, Florida. She is noted for her work on women, children of alcoholics, and trauma, in the child welfare, mental health, and substance abuse systems. Women of all ages want to make others happy it’s just in a woman’s nature, isn’t it? But what happens when that “need to please” goes wrong, and a woman keeps pushing herself harder while simultaneously ignoring her own needs? What happens when relationships sour and the trauma is carried into subsequent relationships? Noted psychologist and author Dr. Patricia O’Gorman answers these questions for today’s generation of women. This groundbreaking book reveals how girly thoughts are just conclusions women reach as a way of making sense of the trauma they’ve experienced and the resulting codependency issues they grapple with. Whether dealing with family members, coworkers, intimate relationships, or a best friend, when a woman feels “less than” she often misses the path toward achieving her true potential. Blaming herself for what someone else has done to her is, sadly, a common theme among women, but Dr. O’Gorman shows how this reaction is merely how women have been conditioned to respond then provides the tools they need to break the cycle and become more resilient.Resilience, according to Dr. O’Gorman, is the part of us that celebrates cycles: it looks forward to new beginnings and back to past lessons. Using this life-long lens, readers will learn valuable ways of looking at their interpersonal relationships .

Max Hawthorne has more than twenty years in the health club industry. He's a certified personal trainer, an avid boxer and martial artist, and has studied anatomy and kinesiology. He has seen it all, been part of it, and now plans to expose it! Hawthorne introduces us to a hilarious cast of characters with twisted wit and clever anecdotes, while guiding you through best practices to getting the fit body you want, without getting caught up in the negative side of a gym rat's existence. "After 20 years in the business, I've seen it all," says Hawthorne. "Walk into almost any fitness club around the nation and you'll find it - sex, drugs, deceit, membership cons, locker robberies - you'll be shocked to know what really goes on at these clubs, both during and after business hours. It's all very troubling."Not since the 1985 movie Perfect, starring John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis, have fitness clubs been exposed to the degree of Memoirs of a Gym Rat: One man's 20-year journey through the bowels of the health club industry, by Max Hawthorne. Hawthorne pulls from his real-life experiences to uncover shocking behind-the-scenes shenanigans with his humorous but eye-opening account of our nation's health clubs. Read more about Max Hawthorne Releases MEMOIRS OF A GYM RAT - BWWFitnessWorld by www.broadwayworld.com  

 RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization for artists, by artists.  RAW’s mission is to provide independent artists of all creative genres, with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW Headquarters in based in Los Angeles, CA but hosts RAW events in over 60 cities across the U.S, Australia, Canada and the U.K.  RAW also showcases artists online via RAWartists.org Over the course of several weeks, the RAW:natural born artists organization hosted an online nomination process for 15,000 independent artists across the globe that were showcased live at local events in their cities. The online popular vote and a local judges score narrowed down the top 2-3 artists in each craft to represent Portland in the Semi-Finals Showcase.  This event will be attended by local icons and community leaders including the Mayor of Portland and first lady, Amy Roloff Star of “Little People, Big World” (TLC), Project Runway Winner Michelle Franklin, and Host Nicolle Camarata (KPAM/NicolleShopsPortland.com).  These special guests and others will support the local Indie Art scene and cheer on our nominees.  RAW Directors hand-pick and spotlight local artistic talent in film, fashion, music, visual art, hair & makeup artistry, and performance art. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing one-night circus of creativity. These showcases occur once a month in each city location. Our RAW season runs from February-October and comes to an extravagant end with our indie arts awards show RAWards in Hollywood .On December 5th at the Bossanova Ballroom located at 722 E. Burnside St. at 7PM these nominees will be showcased to the public alongside hand-picked local highlights from the season.

The Indie cafe with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club.  Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz are founding members of both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club. They met each other at the Rhode Island School Of Design where studied painting. After graduating, they moved to New York City where they founded Talking Heads with David Byrne in 1974. Their first performance together was at CBGB in 1975 opening for the Ramones. After making many records and tours and the film Stop Making Sense, Talking Heads was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002. Tom Tom Club recorded their first eponymous album in 1981 during a lull in Talking Heads activity and it yielded the dance floor classics "Wordy Rappinghood" and "Genius Of Love." Chris and Tina have continued to tour and make records  as Tom Tom Club. The latest ep is called "Downtown Rockers." In fact, they are working on a new EP right now. They also have a new electronic project in the works called simply Chris and Tina.

"Light has the power to create, define, and solidify; or leave in shadow that which we believe to be real."The major challenge for me in art is to keep under control the tyranny of a logical mind."Dorothy Tanner ." The spirit that moves me is capricious, unruly and irreverent. Most of my work grows out of intuitive impulse the rest gets underway by just playing.Artist Dorothy Tanner uses light as her medium along with water, plastic, fabric and her imagination. The sculptures adorning the walls and fountains on display at Lumonics are psychedelic and mesmerizing. When Tanner and her talented crew open up Lumonics for an event (which is at least every weekend), there's almost always a light show filling an entire wall, courtesy of guest videographers and designers or the Lumonics experts themselves. The space contains several rooms and display areas, with secure spots to stash coats, shoes and jaw-dropping art (don't miss the pyramid installation). Shows range from intimate world-music journeys to bass-heavy dubstep lineups to DJ workshops to ecstatic chant and dance. For an illuminating experience, there's no substitute for Lumonics.While experimenting with a vast array of media in her career as an artist, Dorothy Tanner has found acrylic to be the most rewarding. It is a material that she may sculpt, paint, sandblast, or bake and shape. Some are wall sculptures, some free-standing or hang from the ceiling, while others are water sculptures. Light is an intrinsic element of the art form. LEDs have been the primary source of lighting the works in recent years.In 1965, after traveling extensively in Europe, they established a studio in Miami. Their interest in plexiglas and its unique light transmitting quality engaged both Dorothy and Mel in experimentation that led to the major element of the Lumonics art formight. Go here for info

Six years after her highly praised album, "The Shape of Things", the release of two singles, and a recent 5-week tour in Europe, Sheila Swift has released anticipated EP, "The Striving is Over". In this new EP, Sheila proves that she is not just a one trick pony coming from "Daisy", but a well-rounded, all natural musical artist."The Striving is Over", is Sheila Swift's most personal album yet. The musically talented songwriter uncovers herself in this album, presenting songs inspired during personal life experiences. In her EP, each track delivers its own uplifting positive message.This album holds themes revolving around life. The songs in the album cover themes such as tension in marital life, letting go of the past and moving forward, while remembering about the good in life and reconnecting to one's own roots. Sheila Swift proves her artistic creativity by adding a natural flow in the order of tracks in "The Striving is Over". Track after track, the three song EP tells a story. From the first track to the last, the emotional and powerful lyrics, that Sheila's vocals give life to, depict defining moments for her.Following "The Striving is Over", Sheila Swift has more musical endeavors up her sleeve with a vinyl album release by the end of the year.Sheila Swift has evolved into a fully-fledged rock singer, largely leaving behind the pop-rock leanings of her previous work in favor of a more pure rock sound which shines through on the new material. Sheila played at the South By Southwest Music Festival, in Austin, Texas, as well as a showcase at House of Blues Houston and has finished a 5 week European tour in Germany and the Netherlands, with guitarist Ben Jarrad, where ecstatic fans described her as a mix of Gwen Stefani and Neil Young. A multi-talented artist, Sheila also incorporates her passion for the arts in her music.

Bunny Sigler, the renowned Philadelphia born artist, has prevailed to bring to us what is known as the "Philly Sound" with his brand new single “Hero,” which will be released on all major digital retail platforms and radio stations on October 8. Bunny " Mr. Emotion" Sigler embellished the soothing sounds of funk and R&B and constructed a brilliant range of music for the past five decades.  Sigler has and continues to live and breathe the soul and sound of what Philadelphia music represents. From his early years singing in supper clubs, the nickname “Mr. Emotion” came to life whenever Bunny would start tearing up with heartfelt sincere emotion during his live performances. An enthusiast and powerful soul singer at heart enables Bunny to create such grand masterpieces such as his latest single “Hero.”ike a bottle of fine red wine, Sigler’s vocal and live performances only get better with age and time.  Bunny Sigler's new single "Hero" brings an enticing fresh sound that gravitates to every R&B lover. With a mixture of Sigler’s empowering vocals and catchy upbeat rhythms,  “Hero” accelerates to become a classic work of R&B brilliance. Continuing a steady beat of music for nearly four decades in the music business, Bunny Sigler continues to drop riveting new material. "At 72 years old " there ain't no stoppin us now" claims Sigler, in which "Hero" is a testament to how Bunny Sigler has not lost his touch and can continue to make fresh fun spirited tunes for music fans.Bunny "Mr. Emotion" Sigler’s work over the years is a timeless creation of what soul and R&B should be.  As a four-time Grammy award winner and nominee with more than 35 million units sold, Bunny continues to awe his audience with his classic sound.

Bob Dylan Tribute Rock Opera Album, Dylan at the Opera Diva de Lai is coming on to the new music scene as an innovative band that is looking to mix two unique styles, Rock and Opera. Dylan at the Opera is a concept album composed of original Bob Dylan songs rearranged in different rock styles with operatic vocals and represents their latest release.Yuval Nachtom, drummer and founder of Diva de Lai, created the concept and vision for the unique sound. Together with guitarist Eyal Sucher, who arranged the album, worked as a team on the music production.A well-rounded band, Diva de Lai is comprised of Yuval Nachtom who also holds a PhD in economics, Grammy-nominated bassist and producer Yossi Fine, Eyal Sucher, who holds a Masters degree in music, specializing in orchestra conducting, plays guitar and keyboard with mezzo-soprano and leading classical singer, Karin Shifrin as their front-woman. Señor (Tales of Yankee Power), the first single,was written by Dylan in the 1970’s and is a dark and depressing song that at the time was not understood. Though the original is simple, the lyric-heavy folk song was perfectly translated into a dramatic rock, opera sound that Shifrin captures in the cover. With her powerful delivery throughout the song, Shifrin executes the song’s messages on point. “Señor is about lack of hope, the rule of a tyrant, cruelty, lost love and maybe looking for an answer in a heavenly entity,” Nachtom states. “If we imagine that Señor is the name or nick name of a woman, then one can see here a dirge for a lost love - for a woman who walked away. The color of the lyrics and the melody present a challenge and are a natural basis for hard-core opera.” Dylan at the Opera is set to be released on October 22nd with 12 tracks to look forward to. Diva de Lai kept the classic Bob Dylan while providing their own creative spin to an original concept album.

 A teenage, heavily eyelinered Joan Jett mischievously flipping someone off a leering Steve Jones grabbing his crotch in an LA apartment building pool shortly after the break up of the Sex Pistols the usually reclusive Dylan posing gamely in the dressing room of the Roxy on the Sunset Strip the photographer Brad Elterman not only hung out with all the coolest people in West Coast rock n’ roll in the late 70s and early 80s he also knew how to take their picture in such a way that would capture that moment’s precise essence. For nearly three decades, Elterman gave up photography, & stowed away his cameras and the iconic photos he took during that era. Luckily for us, over the past several years, Elterman has begun to exhibit these pictures in art venues, in print and online, and, aided by their newfound popularity on his Tumblr, has even returned to photography, drawn by contemporary pop culture and the encouragement of his internet fans. From the platinum tinted shag hairdos of teenage glam rockers to the bare breasted shenanigans of coked-up south Cali party girls this is a pre-AIDS and pre-rehab world where the sun never sets and the party never ends. Elterman saw it all, and his images faithfully record that world as he knew and experienced it. Indeed, one of the signatures of Elterman’s photography is its insidery feel.  Unlike the cruelty of today’s paparazzi images, Elterman’s photographs are relaxed, chilled out. You sense a certain privileged intimacy between photographer and subject a privilege that is in turn extends to the spectator. Which makes the experience of looking at these pictures today all the more bittersweet. We’re thankful to these images for still having the power to transport us to a moment that was, but we’re also aware that the world they depict, with its innocent recklessness, is one that is unfortunately but inevitably  long gone. 

My latest EP, "Everything to Me" marks a courageous and exhilarating step toward a more exposed and authentic sound. All five songs represent different facets of my faith in life, in humanity and in love. Putting these songs out into the world required the perfect collaboration, and I'm infinitely grateful that Jay Nash, a long time friend and musical peer, teamed up with me to produce this EP with such care and sensitivity. Jay has aimed to pare down the extraneous harmonies, effects and solos so that my voice, lyrics and fiddle playing can be wholly revealed, inviting you into a more intimate experience of me and my songs. Eliza Moors first CD  with producer Scott Mann,Called "Simplicity," it's a compilation of songs I wrote in London. There was a lot of fun and magic in the making of it. A few years later I recorded my second, "Beauty in Mystery" in Los Angeles, with the brilliant producer and internationally acclaimed jazz musician Deron Johnson. Back in Montréal  I performed and recorded with the experimental electro-punk band Swedish Radar and played fiddle and sang with the bluegrass/roots group Althea Jean.  Both of these bands are still active, but babies, book tours (bandmate Curt Stager), boat building (bandmate Everett Smith) and other such events have created a few detours along the way. In 2010 I had my baby boy Xavier, and life became more about being with family and treasuring bath time and sand box play.  Jeremy and I have continued to write and record material together in a group we call, "JE", but this EP marks my next step back out into the world as, well, myself.  

Halloween is one of Holly's Favorite holidays and to kick it off make sure to tune in as she and her friends Jessica Cameron, Scream Queen actress and much more and Les Thomas Freelance writer ,Person who loves to have so much fun and the one who always knows how to celebrate Halloween in style! You never know who may call and we plan on doing some fun stuff for all so you can participate by calling or chat..So brush up on on you Halloween trivia and be ready to have fun and learn more about the Creepy,Scary and fun Halloween Movies that are about to come out and or we may talk about some of the crazy movies Jessica Cameron has done and trust me the stories are true ! Jessica and Some of her favorite recent performances include: playing Princess Areola in the film "Potpourri" directed by Elliot Diviney and she starred with horror icon Steven Geoffrey's in the film "Mr. Hush". She also had the chance to work with legendary director Jim Wynorski on the syfy channel film "Camel Spiders" and the established horror director Jeff Burr on "Resurection". She was thrilled to play screen legend Marilyn Monroe in "The Black Dahlia Haunting", having been a fan of hers for many years. She has starred in 4 web series including the syfy, film noir "Aidan 5" which was nominated for too many awards to list including winning Best Web Series at Gen Con 2012.   

I love talking to Frank because It the kind of stuff you only hear if you were there .Frank Stefanko is a fine art photographer with connections to New Jersey performers Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen. Stefanko's seminal photographs, taken in the 1960s through the 80s, reveal the emerging careers of the two artists.In Franks own words,Summer of 2012: Danny Clinch and I had a Gallery Show in Stockholm, and Gothenberg, Sweden.*While in Gothenberg, Danny and I were invited to photograph Bruce Springsteen during his performance at Ullevi Stadium.When in Sweden, I hooked up with old friend Willie NIle.Over the last year, I have been asked to contribute my photography to several new books on Bruce ,"Talk About a Dream" by Christopher Phillips and Louis P. Masur ,"Bruce" by Peter Ames Carlin,"Springsteen on Springsteen" by Jeff Burger. Traveled to Kauai, Maine, and Nova Scotia, to do more landscape photographs.I've also started a series called The Swamps of Jersey inspired from "Rosalita" by Bruce Springsteen.There's been said many things are buried and lost in those swamps.The Metropolitan Museum of Art used one of my Patti Smith photographs in their exhibit "Punk: Chaos to Couture" and The Smithsonian is using another Patti Smith photograph in their exhibit catalog at the National Portrait Gallery called "American Cool". John Varvatos is using one of my Patti Smith photographs in his new book "Rock in Fashion.Make sure to tune in!

Carlos Viola served for over twenty years as President and CEO of Aeroterra S.A., a technology company dedicated to providing geospatial solutions using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and satellite imagery, actively participating in all of the many projects undertaken by the company. Passionate reader and writer, Black Lion is his first fiction novel. Carlos Viola's lengthy career in hi-tech satellite systems clearly adds realism to the electrifying details and breakneck pacing of his impressive debut book, Black Lion. An attention-grabbing, action-packed story about an elite group and their mission in America's ongoing war on terror, that keeps readers on a roller coaster ride of emotions – terrified, but not wanting to get off! He currently lives in Buenos Aires with his wife, María. A forty-year career in technology, providing geospatial solutions using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and satellite imagery, definitely gave Carlos Viola the 'edge' when writing realistic accounts of the part technology plays in the deadly and secretive world of terrorism. His debut novel, Black Lion (Harris & Johanssen Publishers, Inc.), tells the story of Mike Harris, a fearless U.S. Army major and member of the dreaded Desert Lions, an elite group within the Special Forces and feared by the enemy. In Black Lion, readers are alongside these brave heroes as they are plunged into the vivid and real world of deceit, secrecy and clandestine operations; sharing the ride with this elite group as they navigate their way through many deadly circumstances in a pulse-pounding, explosive plot that keeps readers anxiously turning pages! Please visit: www.carlosviola.com for more information on this talented new writer and his thrilling debut novel.

LEZ ZEPPELIN, the New York City-based all-girl band has gained worldwide critical acclaim for the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin.Founded in 2004 by New York guitarist, Steph Paynes, the all-girl quartet, LEZ ZEPPELIN, has since gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the board.  LEZ ZEPPELIN stays true to the musically audacious spirit of the original, delivering the legendary rock band's blistering arrangements and monstrous sound note-for-note at sold-out frenzied shows around the world. In June, 2013, Jimmy Page attended their show in London and said of the group, “They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.The thing that sets LEZ ZEPPELIN apart is the seamless and unique way they inject their gender-bending performance into the original material. They have been featured on major television including the BBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, MTV, VH-1, FOX and radio worldwide. The group’s first studio album was produced by legendary producer/engineer, Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix).  The group’s second LP, Lez Zeppelin I, is an authentic re-make of Led Zeppelin’s first album, using the very same vintage equipment employed by Led in 1968. Produced by Perry A. Margouleff (Paul Rogers) and William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper), the musicianship, attention to detail and passion in the playing takes LEZ ZEPPELIN’s homage to an entirely new and unprecedented level in this industry. Both records are distributed throughout the United States, Japan and Europe.

Over the past few years, Burns has enchanted audiences across the U.S. and in the U.K. with songs from her four original albums and her 2011 holiday release A Winter Gathering, which is a collection of newfangled, holiday carols and original songs. “I view these performances as if I’m holding a conversation with the audience,” Burns says. “I’m communicating with whoever chooses to listen in that moment, and like to visualize my music embracing whoever wants to embrace it. Just as it’s a friend to them, music is my friend as well. There’s also a time travel element to the experience as well. A lot of people say my songs remind them of things they haven’t thought about in years. They help them recall the innocence of childhood that they had forgotten about. That’s what music does for me, too. I have a huge respect for the power of music and just how spiritual it can be. That’s why I take it so seriously.”   *Burns is proud to announce her brand new album entitled Violet. The direction taken for this project is focused on a female love-inspired freedom. Continuing with her Celtic flare, this upcoming release will have positive messages of understanding and show that women are capable of being the heroine and uplifting to those around them. Please Check out her websitehttp://shaunaburns.com/music/

Join us for another edition of the Indie Cafe with Spencer Drate  with special cohost Jimmy McElligott!Steve Conte may be best known as the guitarist with New York Dolls, Willy DeVille, Michael Monroe and Company Of Wolves - or perhaps as the singer with Paul Simon, Yoko Kanno, Crown Jewels and The Contes. The bottom line is, Conte is no slouch - as a musician or a rock & roller. Shortly after his band "Steve Conte & The Crazy Truth" released their critically acclaimed debut album Conte went on tour in the USA and Europe, sharing stages with artists like Nashville P*ssy, Urban Voodoo Machine & Flamenco guitar legend Raimundo Amador. Working between records & tours as lead guitarist/backing singer and co-songwriter with the legendary New York Dolls, Conte produced his band's debut, a scorching 11 song rock & roll disc called simply "STEVE CONTE & THE CRAZY TRUTH" which features a guest performance by Dolls front man David Johansen on harmonica. He is currently working on his first solo project, The Steve Conte NYC Album featuring members of Foo Fighters, The Wildhearts, New York Dolls, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Hanoi Rocks, Georgia Satellites, Alice Cooper, Mink DeVille, Hellacopters, The Urban Voodoo Machine, Mott The Hoople, Backyard Babies, The Wallflowers, Company Of Wolves, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Ian Hunter, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith.

Grammy and multiplatinum producer/singer/songwriter and recording artist Bunny Sigler has announced plans for his newest single release “Forgive and Forget,” a song written by his longtime friend, manager, business partner and attorney Lloyd Remick, that will be released on all digital music retailers on June 11, 2013. After 40 years of working side by side, Sigler and Remick collaborate for the first time as songwriters to share a story that touches the hearts of many.“Forgive and Forget” dares to seek its relation to those who have mistakenly experienced a one-time indiscretion, pleading for his love to simply ‘forgive and forget.’ The single will be available on CDBaby.com and iTunes on June 4 and is currently available on Bun-Z Music and Records website at: http://www.bunzmusicandrecords.com.Four decades later, the two continue to produce music in hopes of inspiring others, but never had Remick proposed the idea of producing his very own song. He came to Sigler with these sorrowful yet beautiful lyrics, and Sigler fell in love with the story. “Forgive and Forget” reaches those who have experienced a one-time infidelity and have from there on out, lived life of regret and pain. This song, and all other songs Remick and Sigler have composed, convey such real-life situations and evoke strong emotion.

Leah Jee is infusing the music scene with her original style of pop rock with a punk twist. With her drive, creativity, and amazing vocal and musical abilities, Leah Jee is coming full force. Born and raised in Southern California, Leah’s music reflects her deep west coast roots. Having lived in Milwaukee, WI for many years, Midwest overtones are also definitely apparent in her songs. An accomplished singer, guitarist, songwriter and lyricist with a stack credits to her name, Leah strives to capture the essence of life experiences into song. Fully believing music can change the world, Leah works hard to perform and promote campaigns, benefits and charities with very worthy causes. Growing up in Southern California was hugely influential for Leah Jee as a musician and a performer. From the So Cal mentality to the musical styling of the west coast, Leah is the Midwest girl with California roots, ready to rock you out. Music is her passion, and one look at her up on the stage or listening to one of her songs makes it evident - she is here to share that passion with you. Leah will make you believe her mantra, “I’m Leah Jee, and I’m here to rock you out.”Leah’s songs have been featured on the FOX television network, with live on-air performances from Leah and her band, as well as radio and internet broadcasts. Leah’s newest single “The Golden Ticket” is the epitome of a pop rock punk tune and has been selected as the first track on an international compilation cd. Featured on the Go DIY Records artist sampler, the original track “You Follow” is gaining radio play all over the country on college radio. Leah’s song “The Perfect End” has a spot on two popular compilations cds, and “I’m Just Saying” has been selected to air on the popular Rock and Roll Report podcast. 

Join Holly Stephey As she introduces THE INDIE CAFE  with Spencer Drate & Judith Salavetz.THE INDIE CAFE Hosted by Spencer Drate and Judith Salavetz on the Red Velvet Media Blogtalkradio show will appear once a Month with some cool guests that will be sure to bring Pop Culture to a new level... "Spencer and Judith are award-winning creative directors/designers/authors-album and 45 sleeve designers for the famous in music including 12 inductees in The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame and more also authors of 21 pop-culture visually driven books and their design has been displayed in major museums."  This is a Must hear Interview! "Holly Stephey" Joseph Arthur.. "When he was starting 15 years ago,I was struck by the strength and visceral quality of Jo's paintings.Jo is a real unusual,interesting and talented artist in music and art." - Peter Gabriel. JOSEPH ARTHUR (Artist,Musician,Poet) was discovered by Peter Gabriel in the mid nineties. Since then,Arthur has released,10 full length studio albums and 11 LP's with music from his extensive and critically acclaimed catalog being used in such popular television series as Dawson's Creek,The OC,Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs,HBO's Hung and True Blood as well as the films Shrek 2,The Bourne Identity, Hell's kitchen and the American Pie Trilogy. Arthur sells his Art on his Virtual Gallery "MOMAR" (Museum of Modern Arthur) online. His painting and artwork has been showcased in many galleries and he has appeared numerous times on major television shows,most recently on Jay Leno and David Letterman. Joseph also recently performed at WOMAD in the UK and his latest album release is "The Ballad of Boogie Christ" available on 12" Vinyl and CD. Spencer Drate and Judith Salavetz call Joseph "A Visionary Genius."

Forgotten Door is a 6 piece original band with a unique new sound tailored to those who enjoy songs they can understand and relate to. Johndale and Lonnie began performing together as a duo in 1994. With the addition of Melody they became a trio. These three became the core of a coverband called Xpressions. They played various corporate and personal functions throughout the Las Vegas area. Their true aspiration, however, came from writing and performing their original songs. With a new name, additional band members and a new outlook, Forgotten Door makes the "magic" happen.Celebrating the upcoming release of Unlocked, the eclectic band—whose lineup includes co-founder, vocalist and guitarist Lonnie Danley, lead vocalist Melody Ritz, lead and slide guitarist, and vocalist Michael Seal, bassist Karl Gottmann and drummer Kevin Brennan—is starting an unprecedented six-month weekend residency in July in the Wolf Theatre at the Clarion Hotel & Casino .Many fans and critics have compared the male-female and creative dynamics of the band to that of what Fleetwood Mac became after Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined in the mid-‘70s.Johndale Stanley - Songwriter, Lead vocal, keyboards;.Lonnie Danley - Songwriter, rhythm and lead Guitar, Vocalist; Melody Ritz - Lead VocalMichael Seal - Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Banjo, Vocalist, Songwriter. Karl Gottmann - Bass Guitar. Kevin Brennan - Drums. 

Rock-star-in-waiting Sheila Swift makes no bones about a few things: she’s from Houston, which she’ll proudly announce at the top of her live set even when playing at worlds-away venues like the cat club and the whiskey a go go on the Los Angeles strip.  She’s evolved into a full fledged rock singer, largely leaving behind the pop-rock leanings of her previous work in favor of a more pure rock sound, which shines through on the new material that she and her band debuted at a pair of shows in LA this March after a stop-off in Austin at SXSW And despite taking the serious-seeming move of turning up all the knobs on her music of late, she likes to laugh. Sheila Swift recently ventured on 5 week tour in Germany and the Netherlands. On her European tour, Swift gave audiences renditions of her new songs which manage to maintain the resonance of her earlier work while flexing a new found rock edge. Ecstatic European fans described Sheila as a mix of Gwen Stefani and Neil Young.  She’s got the kind of offstage affability to lightheartedly joke around about the fact that she shares a last name with country star Taylor Swift (no relation, for the record), and enough whimsy to have named her twin baby girls “Dylan” and “Marley” after the two greatest Bob's in the history of music. After several years in progress and a recent tour in Europe, her new anticipated EP album, "The Striving is Over", is ready to be released on August 13th in the US.  In this new album, Sheila sings songs inspired by personal, yet inspiring experiences of her life, transmitting a positive and uplifting message. But that's not it! Following "The Striving is over", Sheila Swift has more musical endeavors up her sleeve. Swift plans a vinyl album release, by the end of the year, incorporating tracks from the latest EP.

Native New Yorker, Glenn Kidd has just released his new Summer 2013 album; "Breathe, Love, Life". This multi-talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist's extraordinary embodiment of music is interwoven with the magical influences of the 1950's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. Glenn's inspirational music transcends genre and style, giving “Spiritual Rock” a 21st Century meaning. It's often said that to find the truth one must go within and listen with the heart. Glenn's music invites everyone to take that "journey of the soul". With catchy hooks, melodies and thought provoking lyrics, his music reflects awareness and consciousness from one song to the next sparking one emotion after another."Breathe, Love, Life" features; Producer Larry Russell (Billy Joel), Kenny Aaronson (Billy Idol & Joan Jett), Steve Lukather (Toto), Tommy Mandel (Bryan Adams), Brian Dunne (Hall & Oates), Gregg Gerson (Mick Jagger), Steve Holley (Wings), Alan St Jon (Billy Squier), Arno Hecht (The Uptown Horns), John Merjave (Glen Burtnik), Benny Landa (Benny Landa), Joe Pecorino (Beatlemania), and notable background vocalists, Marge Raymond, Cheryl Krebs, Jenna Ferone, Aja St Jon, and George Stass. The first two singles, "Safe To Smile" and “Shangri-La” are being heard and seen daily on Internet radio, Reverbnation, and YouTube gaining a worldwide fan base. “Safe To Smile” with its memorable Beatlesque guitar intro is about honoring your Divine self, and not buying into other people's belief systems that are not your own. And, “Shangri-La” with its 1950's influenced slow shuffle is about facing the unknown yet knowing that everyone and everything has a purpose.In the spring of 2013, Glenn recorded a new song "God In Drag" with producer, Larry Russell, George Stass, and John McCurry (Julian Lennon) as a new single digital release and music video.

Labretta Suede and The Motel 6 are a bunch of crazed rock ‘n’ rollers with a reckless set and a show of music and outfits you could just LICK! With a 50′s rock ‘n’ roll influence, a twang and some dirge, Labretta Suede and The Motel 6 are an ass whippin’, high kickin’, low down rockin’ an-a-reelin’, high-class outfit. Formed in 2005 in Auckland, New Zealand with influences wide throughout the decades before them of damn good music. This band brings back the true essence of roots based rock n roll, punk and rockabilly blues.Fronted by bad girl tease Labretta Suede, with her sexy gritty performances, full frontal outfits and irresistible, irreverent, deep rich vocals that simply undress and unleash you while, right-hand flesh eating Johnny Moondog makes you completely unhinged with his wild tone, crazed reverb and mind bending psychedelic distortion and sneer. These two unruly and insatiable founding members are the essence behind this world traveled jungle of juju strange.Complimented by their original New Zealand counterparts, Chris ‘Bumbo’ Kemp  and JayL Vodanovich  who kept their heads cool to lay down the slosh, so as not to drown.This melding of nostalgic, yet originally infused swagger was at the fore front of bad-ass rock n roll car culture, b -grade art, cinema and burlesque in their faraway shores of Aotearoa (New Zealand). However, feeling the fever to spread the disease long and far from the way down under pools of volcanic laha, they relocated to the other side of the planet. That’s right, to New York City.Seeking to find just the right kinda strange to fit their new line-up. Cue, Max Speed . A man of 50′s super hero physic and proportions yet with dainty ankles for high-heel wearing and stocking steeling. However, all would not be complete without drummer Capt’n Gerry. So, the new line-up of fiends was born. http://www.labrettasuede.com/wordpress/

In 1975 John Holmstrom co-founded PUNK magazine with Ged Dunn, JR. It spear-headed the punk movement and was instrumental in the success of Blondie, The Ramones, the Dead Boys and other New York City punk bands. Its hand-lettered graphics inspired many crudely-designed fanzines in its wake, and its feature-length photo comics predated the graphic novels of today. PUNK also created the punk art, a short-lived but long-forgotten movement that inspired the East Village art scene a few years later. John Holmstrom has also drawn posters, t-shirt designs, record, book and CD covers for The Ramones, Blondie, The Dandy Warhols, Murphy’s Law, MeatDepressed, The Kowalskis, The Cooties and Mykel Board. He also produced work for Scholastic, the Village Voice, High Times, Heavy Metal, Video Games and many other magazines. In 2000, 25 years after starting it, Holmstrom re-launched PUNK magazine, publishing several new issues, a comic book (Bosko), and in 2013 a book: The Best of PUNK Magazine.He’s currently licensing PUNK- and Holmstrom-related images and artwork for clothing everything from baby clothes to high-end fashion-around the world. He also contributed art, graphics and animation to the upcoming CBGB Film, which will be released on October 10th in theaters around the country.*Monte A. Melnick was the Ramones Tour Manager (and much more) throughout their entire 22 year career (1974-1996, 2,263 live shows). His book “On The Road with the Ramones” is an insider’s look from the people who were actually there, witnessing and experiencing all the extreme highs and lows of one of rock's greatest bands. The book is packed with interviews from the Ramones and people who where very close to the band. There are over 250 photographs and pictures of memorabilia Monte collected along the way.  Monte now works at The New York Hall of Science in Corona Queens New York as their 3D Theater Audio/Visual Supervisor.