Saturday, June 18, 2011
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
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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 exact date will be announced tomorrow, so STAY TUNED!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
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/.
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 -
Saturday, June 11, 2011
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