Female Drummers ROCK Harder Than You Might Think!

Despite the convenience of Facebook and text messaging, teenage girls still find it challenging to keep up with daily drama, let alone find a way to deal with the every day challenges of female adolescence, such as: boys, backstabbing friends, schoolwork and bushy eyebrows.

However, watching Elizabeth "Little Rock" Piedrahita of the band White Noise and Dina Juarez of The Velvet senses during last nights performance at Stage 84 lead me to believe that women in their interest group don't exactly share the same concerns as most other young girls do.  

You see, Little Rock and Dina aren't exactly singer songwriters, acoustic guitarists or background dancers.  They're drummers; really, really good drummers, who by the way are barely old enough to drink.  Witnessing the look of intensity in their faces as they pounded the skins providing the rhythmic foundation for their male counterparts was a cool sight to behold.  Being a rock drummer requires a skill-set that includes rhythm, timing, energy, power and confidence.  But above all else, it allows for a controlled display of aggression, which under normal circumstances would be considered unacceptable for a young woman to express; an opportunity most women seldom get a chance to take advantage of.

It is my opinion that young women of any age who pick up a pair of drumsticks, struggle less with depression and self esteem issues than other women in their age group. In addition to being a great stress reliever, there's an undeniable "cool factor" and swag that drummers possess which is something that can never be taken away, manipulated or ruined with a malicious Facebook status.  More importantly, anyone who excels at the drums are professional instrumentalists who can only achieve such status with a great deal of practice and dedication; leaving very little room for self-destructive activities that leave many young women out of school, out of work and out of luck.

With all that said, I rest my case that female drummers rock harder than most as it takes an extra ounce of intestinal fortitude for a woman to go against the grain and excel on such a male dominated instrument. Still not convinced? Check out the following clip and tell me if you feel the same when its over.  Male drummers, prepare to get owned:

This is 14-year-old Caitlin Kalafus who claimed the title of World’s Fastest Female Drummer last month in Anaheim, California at the NAMM Winter Session. Caitlin is the youngest person to ever hold a World’s Fastest Drumming World Record, setting female division records in the  ‘Battle of the Feet’ with 799 singles on the bass drum in sixty seconds.   She's 13 in this video.

Well known females drummers are unfortunately few and far between although not exactly a rarity.  With that said, the following is a list of some of the most notable female drummers of all time proving the tender gender is not so tender after all.

Terri Lyn Carrington
Shelia E
Meg White
Hilary Jones
CIndy Blackman

Torry C (from the Donnas)
Mercedes from kittie 

My advice: Ditch the ankle bracelet and get her a drumset!

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Bands kick off at 1030! Velvet Senses, White Noise, Midnight Hour & Beyond Our Will. VIP PRIVATE PARTY STARTS AT 2am. $10 ALL U CAN DRINK TILL 4am! - LIFE ROX!

954ROCKS! Pre-Launch Concert at Stage 84 in Davie kicks off TONIGHT BEHIND THE BUILDING at 8pm. World Renowned DJ HYRO kicks it off out back with DJ KELLENDER.

The Broward Underground Music Syndicate: Will the REAL Battle of the Bands Please Stand Up?...

The Broward Underground Music Syndicate: Will the REAL Battle of the Bands Please Stand Up?...: "It's official. Stage 84 in cooperation with Rich Rox and 954Rocks.com will be launching its 1st quarterly Battle of the Bands competition i..."

Will the REAL Battle of the Bands Please Stand Up?!

It's official. Stage 84 in cooperation with Rich Rox and 954Rocks.com will be launching its 1st quarterly Battle of the Bands competition in Davie, FL.  Here's a list of incentives for those with the chops and the guts to participate:

1st Place Winner: $1000 CASH!

2nd Place Winner: Pro 3 Song Demo

3rd Place Winner: Complete EPK (Electronic Press Kit) including, logo design, promo phot shoot, bio and social networking site design.

Since THE STAGE 84 BATTLE OF THE BANDS event was posted on Facebook (Stage 84 Battle of the Bands Invite) I've had many skeptics and would be participants ask me for details on how this competition will be judged. Apparently, according to some, there have been a few bogus BOTB events taking place in the area which have been organized for the sole purpose of drawing a drinking crowd with little to no thought put into the integrity of the competition. This of course is beyond disappointing as this sort of exploitation and blatant disregard for the daily struggle of the local musician is part of the reason our local music scene is so underdeveloped.

With that said, I am releasing the details of our judging system and criteria to reassure everyone participating and attending of the legitimacy of this competition.  Our objective has and always will be to nurture the underground music community, by providing them with opportunities and platforms on which to share their music with events and programs such as The BOTB competition and The Broward Beat show on 954Rocks.com.

Please feel free to contact me anytime should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the upcoming STAGE 84 BATTLE OF THE BANDS competition: info@djrichrox.com, (954) 630-6415, www.facebook.com.RICHROXRADIO, www.RICHROXRADIO.com

I am grateful to those who have registered thus far and would like to express my sincerest gratitude in advance to those who have yet to do so.  I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of your careers and look forward to a successful and well orchestrated event! - RICH ROX!

THE JUDGING SYSTEM

On July 30th four judges will be present. Three of the judges will have been picked from a pool of professional volunteers from within the local music industry field. The fourth will be an A&R rep from a local independent rock label.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Displayed are five Main headings with three sub-headings for each Main Criteria. Point weightings are indicated besides the headings, e.g. 1 to 9 for Main or 1-5 for Sub-headings. The actual marks criteria sheets also leave space for the judges to make constructive comments to the bands in regards to each criteria section. 

• Planning/Preparedness 1-9
• Evidence of performance planning; i.e. Choreography, was there any demonstration of the musical/movement or program dynamics, costumes, make-up, stage props, backdrop? 1-5
• Preparation. Tuning - were the instruments and equipment made ready prior to performance? Did the band start on time? 1-5
• Evidence of rehearsal e.g. lyrics learnt etc? Appeared ready and prepared to play? Setlist provided? 1-5
• Originality 1-9
• Material. How unique did the songs sound? Did the songs fit the set? Did the songs fit the genre? 1-5
• Appearance. Did the band look original? Did the band stand out? 1-5
• Improvisation. Did the band demonstrate any level of original improvisational skill? I.e. ‘jam out’ or vocal through an instrument change, repair or equipment failure (!!!) 1-5
• Interface with audience 1-9
• Verbal Interaction? Did the band introduce themselves at all? Did the band talk to or with the audience? 1-5
• Physical Interaction? Did the band physically participate with the audience e.g. Eye contact, head nod, acknowledgements, waving, gesturing, dancing with the audience or giving hand signals. 1-5
• Confidence. Was the band confident in their interaction with the audience? 1-5
• Quality of performance 1-9
• Confidence/Competence. Did the band look at ease whilst playing? Did the band appear to be able to do what they wanted to do? 1-5
• Set Dynamism. Did the band’s setlist appear to play according to a plan i.e. was it well constructed and able to manipulate the audience’s mood? 1-5
• Stage Presence. Did the band use the stage effectively? Did the band appear positive about their performance? Did the band interact effectively on stage? How did the band cope with any problems they may have encountered? 1-5
• Presentation 1-9
• Attitude. Did the band’s on-stage attitude appear suitable to their genre i.e. were they ‘Punk’ if Punk, ‘Raucous’ if Rock? 1-5
• Appearance. Did the band show personality on stage? Did the band appear to enjoy what they were doing? 1-5
• Entertainment factor/Showmanship. Did the band entertain? Did one or the entire band display showmanship towards the crowd? 1-5

If you or someone you know would like to be among the first to compete in out Battle of the Band series, please submit an EPK or samples of your music, along with a complete bio and contact information to: info@djrichrox.com. For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/RICHROXRADIO.com

NOTE: 

All bands selected will be given 25 tickets to sell for $10 each which will cover their $250 registration fee.  Bands are allowed to sell more if they wish.  Bands may keep 100% of the proceeds earned from any tickets sold beyond the 25 count.

The Broward Underground Music Syndicate: Paul Baker & Shauna Sweeney: Two Talented Singer/S...

The Broward Underground Music Syndicate: Paul Baker & Shauna Sweeney: Two Talented Singer/S...: "Paul is the kind of guy who smiles as he speaks. I know this to be true because on the night we met, plenty of good conversation was shar..."

Paul Baker & Shauna Sweeney: Two Talented Singer/Songwriters Share the Stage for a Rare Performance Fit for a King

Paul is the kind of guy who smiles as he speaks.  I know this to be true because on the night we met, plenty of good conversation was shared and he was pretty much cheesin' the whole time. Kind of reminded me of when my mother scared me into believing my face would freeze up if I kept making funny faces.  However, in this case Paul's cheese face wasn't exactly funny and I got the impression it had much less to do with past parental falsehoods than it did with the current topic of conversation.

Paul shared his love for songwriting and his story of growing up in a tight musical household while schooling me on the contents of a quality hand-crafted beer.  His father is a sound engineer with an in house studio who played in church when Paul was young and his mom a cute little Latin percussionist who would sometimes perform on the road with him. Paul wears his heart on his tatted sleeve and I knew right away I was kickin' it with a genuinely good dude.  A singer-songwriter with a generous, bleeding heart that in the end stopped me as I reached for my wallet to pay my tab.  It was a slow night at the bar, yet we each walked out with a bit more than we had when we walked in that day; at least I did.

Most people live out there entire lives without ever discovering their true passion.  But within seconds of meeting Paul, one cannot avoid discovering his...honest, unadulterated, bare boned music. Raw feelings put to a melody and manifested through song...lyrics that transfer emotion, transcend the limits of conversation and transport the listener, whether he knows it, likes it or not to a much better place.  I hadnt even heard a single note at that point, not a bloody lyric and already, I was a fan.

The text read "If you want to hear a power duet you should be there by 9pm". It seemed like a pretty bold statement, but coming from Paul, I took it more as a promise.  I walked into the Kingshead Pub for the third time expecting and wanting to hear more of what I heard twice before; Paul pouring his heart and soul out for 20 some odd locals in a bar he's performed at four years running, savoring a bottle of Twisted Thistle while singing every lyric with the conviction of a man on fire and nothing to lose. To my pleasant surprise, I got all of that and plenty more.

Right away, as I entered the bar I was overcome by a warm familiar vibe, almost as if I had just walked into the home of an old friend I hadnt seen in a while.  It was barely 9pm and the bar was packed to the gills.  As usual, Paul greeted me with a smile and a 2 second man-hug. While sipping on my ice cold Siera Nevada, I listened as he tried prepping me for what was about to happen....and then........it happened. 

It began with Shauna Sweeney, a singer-songwriter, musician from Lake Worth, FL who wrote her first song at the age of 5. Shauna is the personification of sunshine.  Like a 60's lovechild high on life, she exuded a genuine kindness more commonly found in children and my 80 year old grandmother; yet of course she neither looked or smelled like either one of them (and I mean that in a good way).

Introducing herself with a disarming charm Ive only encountered in the deep South..(and I don't mean Homestead), Shauna overlooked the oil stain on my bargain store DKNY shirt and complimented the silhouette skyline on my chest just before making her way over to join Paul Baker for a performance that would illuminate the room, capturing the attention of everyone in it like moths to a flame.

They opened with Paul Baker's "So I Can Breathe", a heartwrenching tale of a brokenhearted man, gasping for air after the woman he loves knocks the wind out of his heart. Not sure whether Paul penned this song after his own experience, but he certainly sang like he did and I must admit, I felt his pain....deep enough in fact, to step it up a notch with a Torpedo in a bottle.  Shauna's sweet vocals were the bright voice of hope offsetting the sorrow in Paul's lyrics as he begged for her to just pick up the phone one more time, just one last time, so he can finally, well...breathe.

They closed with a shiny happy song about a relationship that actually stood the course.  "These Days" was written on the roof of Paul's house while in the company of his best friend and current roomate James Wight, an ultra-talented illustrator and graphic artist.  The song celebrates the good times shared between friends and reminds us to cherish those times, for "These are the Days That We Live For".  An instant mood enhancer, this song has been on heavy rotation in my mental jukebox for the last few days, and I havent come down since!

As expected, Paul delivered on his promise.  Shauna and Paul are indeed a power duet as they compliment one another very well and seem to share a genuine love for each other both on and off stage. They have an equal love and respect for their craft and it is apparent that neither one of them could ever see themselves doing anything else.  It is my hope that they will make it a point to perform again real soon.  Until then I will be counting "These Days" until "Another Day" when Paul and Shauna come together on stage again.

For more of Paul Baker visit:

Paul Baker Music
Paul Baker's Reverbnation Page
Paul Bakers Facebook Page

For more of Shauna Sweeney visit:

Shauna Reverbnation Page
Shaunas Facebook Page

www.kingsheadpubsunrise.com

RICH ROX: Juke Box, Juice Box Junkie

The Broward Underground Music Syndicate: 954ROCKS Launch Party POSTPONED!

The Broward Underground Music Syndicate: 954ROCKS Launch Party POSTPONED!: "The 954Rocks debut launch party concert bash has been pushed back for a couple of weeks. Sad, sucks, disappointing I know. But, after suc..."

954ROCKS Launch Party POSTPONED!

The 954Rocks debut launch party concert bash has been pushed back for a couple of weeks.  Sad, sucks, disappointing I know.  But, after such an overwhelming response from the some of the most prolific local artists (many of which could not make the June 18th date), we quickly came to the realization that it would be tragic NOT to properly represent the Broward rock scene with the sickest lineup possible for the 954 jump off concert of the century!  With that said, we're putting a hold on the event to allow ample time for more of you to get in on the action.  Hit me up on info@djrichrox.com right away for a chance to be included in the lineup. We're looking for all styles of rock...well all except for classic and soft.

The exact date will be announced tomorrow, so STAY TUNED!

New ROCK Station Debuts with Launch Party Saturday, June 25th!

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release
For more information, please call (954) 630-6415 or email info@djrichrox.com






Network Broadcasting Service, Inc., in cooperation with SoFlo Records and The Broward Underground Music Syndicate, Inc., announce the debut of 954ROCKS.COM, with a launch party from 8 - 2 AM at the Legendary Stage 84 Live Music Cafe in Davie, FL!  The event will be just the first in a series of concerts streamed live on the station and sponsored by SoFlo Records and The BUM Syndicate. 

The evening will include performances by 4 area rock bands (performing on the street and roof) highlighting some of the hardest hitting, in your face, rock talent from the greater Fort Lauderdale area, including bands such as WHITE NOISE, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, and TMI...more to be announced. 

DJ Kelender and world renowned DJ Hyro will also make an appearance spinning the best in the hardest, high energy dance beats and breaks until 11pm.  Each of these artists and more can be heard live on the station in the days and weeks to come.

You can expect to witness urban runners scaling buildings, skate boarders catching air and enough electronic destruction and debauchery to keep your head spinning and your mind stimulated.  Speaking of stimulated, STAGE 84 will be setting up shop to sell some of their delicious craft beer you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. I dare you to try.

954ROCKS.COM is a new radio station heard exclusively on the Internet.  It is dedicated to connecting Broward County area musicians and singer/songwriters with those who appreciate and enjoy such talent, be they unsigned or otherwise.  Their demographic consists of those who prefer the raw, edgy sounds of a hungry, screamin angry undergound rock band over the repetitive swooning of an auto tuned Enrique Iglesias any day of the week.

The station is the brainchild of Fort Lauderdale's resident and business owner Michael Maller who seized the opportunity to fill a deep void left behind by the now defunked rock stations ZETA and 93 ROCK.  With no more than a classic rock station to tune in to, Michael new something had to be done for the fans of current, local and underground rock.  Something exciting, edgy and new with a ballsy rebel rock feel.  From that very thought, the concept of 954ROCKS.com was born.

Michael believes the timing couldnt be more perfect for a station such as 954ROCKS.com. "The people of South Florida are in dire need of a REAL rock station now than ever before.  Local talented musicians are hurting for support and and we intend on providing them with the platform they need to generate that support with shows such as the Rich Rox "Rock to the Future Show" featuring tomorrows rock TODAY with guest appearances by local artists on a regular basis such as acoustic singer/songwriter Paul Baker who can be found at several local venues to include Kingshead Pub every Wednesday night. 

The show boasts no censors, no scripts and a variety you wont find anyplace else, especially conventional radio," Michael said.  "Mainstream broadcast outlets limit their variety in an effort to play music that appeals to a broad spectrum of people, leading them into the commercial break, which is the bread and butter for these stations. Unfortunately, this formula usually limits a playlist to a small handful of songs and virtually no local musician fits into that format. We wont have the problem.  At 954ROCKS.com, we endeavor to highlight the unique, and we think equally-talented, local musician."

954ROCKS also invites area singer/songwriters to sign up and become a part of the 954ROCKS.COM  performance community. "We currently have close to 35 Broward County area musicians scheduled to appear on the station, and we're looking for more all the time." DJ Rich Rox said. "Basically, if you feel comfortable performing your music in a bar/lounge-style setting, you're a candidate for airplay and it would be our pleasure to have you on my show." More information on becoming a 954ROCKS.COM Performing Artist is available at the station's website, http://www.954rocks.com/.

In the meantime, the 954Rocks.com team hopes the event in Fort Lauderdale Saturday, June 25th serves as not only an introduction to 954Rocks.com, but as an evening of discovering local talent. "We invite everyone to come out, enjoy the music, and get a sample of the incredible, high energy, super talented local talent they can hear on http://www.954rocks.com/.

954ROCKS can be heard online at the station's website: http://www.954rocks.com/.  While listening, visitors to the website may also watch live video of the studio DJ and guests, see what is currently playing on the station, get a history of the past 20 songs played, request music to be played on the station, link to Performing Artist's websites and purchasing music, along with a performance calendar indicating where 954ROCKS.COM Performing Artists are appearing in the greater Broward County area.

More information is available by calling the Fort Lauderdale office at (954) 630-6415, or by visiting the website, http://www.954rocks.com/. 

- RICH ROX & THE BROWARD UNDERGROUND MUSIC SYNDICATE -

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Resonance: Still Resonating Long After the Bar Has Closed

I meant to arrive before they took the stage, but ended up showing up 20 minutes or so into their first set thanks to my three year olds sudden interest in where I was going.  How he manages to ask 36 renditions of the same question never ceases to amaze me.  But what amazed me even more was walking into Rachel Isla's flawless rendition of Christina Perri's Jar of Hearts.

A crooner with strong pipes and incredible control, Rachel owned that song letting me know right away that I was in for an exciting musical experience.  I walked into Stage 84 feeling a bit underdressed for the occassion in my t-shirt and shorts, as Resonance seems to attract a beautiful and sophisticated group of wine sippers in the 30-40+ age range.  Underdressed, but not out of place as it was clear I shared a common interest with everyone in attendance; quality spirits and great music.

Michael Isla's extraordinary, high-energy guitar playing was a great contrast to Rachels smooth vocals.  A master guitarist, Michael comandeered the stage, capturing everyones attention with a solo that made me forget I was sitting in a little bar in Davie Florida. He took us all on a musical magic carpet ride with an unforgettable performance that blended classical with rock and spanish guitar styles seemlessly and effortlessly.

The percussion of Eduardo Lis tied it all together with tight, syncopated cajon drum rythms injecting sonic jazzy soul into my freshly q-tipped ears.  Ed's rhythmic patterns coupled with the great chemistry and talent shared between Michal and Rachel made for an explosively delicious concoction of both popular and original songs expressed with a fresh sound that will forever resonate in my minds ear.

BTW.  Their cover of Tool's "Sober" will blow you away!

- RICH ROX: Rock & Soul Mind Control

Click in the following links for more on RESONANCE:

The Resonance Facebook Page
YouTube Performance

How to Sell Your Music Online

Your record is done and now it’s time to sell your music online. Unfortunately, getting your music onto iTunes or Amazon.com is not as easy as creating an account and uploading your songs. Just as getting your physical record into a national retailer takes a distributor, so does getting your music to online retailers. Because there can only be one online distributor for your record, we’ll look at different distributors and explore different avenues for independent artists to begin selling their music online.

CD Baby

If you’ve ever received a Disc Makers catalog in the mail, or run across their website online (http://www.discmakers.com/) while researching CD pressing options, then you may have seen their affiliation with CD Baby (http://cdbaby.com/), a distributor of independent music.

If you send CD Baby five of your completed cds, they will open one, digitize it, and upload the music onto many online download sites like iTunes and Amazon.com. In addition to the digital distribution, CD Baby also makes the remaining four cds you’ve sent available for stores in the physical world to carry, as well as to people looking for new music directly from the CD Baby website. When they sell out of those four physical CDs, they’ll contact you to replenish their stock.

CD Baby charges a one-time set up fee of $35, takes $4 for every physical CD sold (no matter the cost to stores; you choose the selling price), and 9 percent for every MP3 download purchased through CD Baby.

CD Baby places your music for digital download on the following sites:

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/mp3)
Apple iTunes (http://www.apple.com/itunes/whatson/)
AudioLunchbox (http://audiolunchbox.com/)
eMusic (http://www.emusic.com/)
GroupieTunes (http://groupietunes.com/)
Napster (http://www.napster.com/)
PayPlay (http://payplay.fm/)
Rhapsody (http://www.rhapsody.com/home.html)
Verizon V-CAST (http://products.vzw.com/)
Walmart (http://mp3.walmart.com/store/home)

Tunecore

Tunecore offers affordable access to digital distribution sites, and takes a zero percent cut on any sales instead making its money from maintenance and placement fees.

With an easy-to-use interface, an artist can upload songs, add album art, and choose which sites to sell music on.

Fees are $19.98 per year for album maintenance and storage, 99 cents for each site chosen to sell (iTunes US, iTunes Canada, Napster, etc.), and 99 cents for each song uploaded.

Choose from the following sites on which to sell:

Amazon
eMusic
Groupie Tunes
iTunes
Napster
Rhapsody
Lala (http://www.lala.com/)
Shockhound (http://www.shockhound.com/)

RouteNote

An independent digital music company out of the UK (although payouts are in US Dollars via PayPal), RouteNote claims to place your music in over 95 percent of the digital retail market at the lowest market rates.

RouteNote has no up-front costs and takes a reasonable 10 percent cut from all digital download proceeds.
In essence, RouteNote is a free-use website. While still growing, their partnerships will be expanding on a regular basis.

Partnerships include:
Amazon
eMusic
iTunes
Imeem (http://www.imeem.com/)
last.fm (http://www.last.fm/)
Snocap (http://www.snocap.com/)

Nimbit

A very Pro-Attitude type store, Nimbit caters to the truly aggressively band or artist that believes entrepreneurship is as important, if not more so, than actual artistry. Most successful bands and artists run this model, so this is a perfect site for the business-minded musician.

Nimbit offers three levels of membership:

Free Level includes Nimbit's own digital music player that tracks sales (reports are available anytime online) to place on the web with an 80 percent commission to the artist.

For $9.95 a month, Retail Level gains access to sell CDs, MP3s, and merchandise as well as tickets to your shows.

Retail+ offers a customizable store on the site, multi-artist features, HTML content tools, and more all for $19.95 a month.

Nimbit offers the following sites for digital download service:

eMusic
Groupie Tunes
iTunes
Napster
Rhapsody

New services with varying features are popping all of the time, so do your homework and stay on top of the latest trends for selling and promoting your songs online (and in the real world).

Source: www.rockshowusa.com