On Saturday night of Thanksgiving weekend, the Pete Tonti Band faithful packed the iconic Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, NJ in anticipation of dancing away all the Thanksgiving dinner calories. They got exactly what they asked for as the band delivered the goods in fine form (and then some). With Tonti's blend of Rock, Bluegrass, Psychedelic, Jam, and Funk - everyone was getting down and rockin' out.
The origins of the PTB started in 2019 with Pete Tonti himself and drummer Jon Crow. They have been playing together for ten years now locally here in NJ until Jon went into the Marine Corps in 2015 (much appreciate your service to our country Jon). While he was in the Marines, Pete began playing around the Asbury Park music scene. He linked up with Kevin Cooper (the band's keyboard player), and they started a cover band called Silky Crazy Nights with local legend Sandy Mack. For the most part, they covered classic rock tunes and jam bands. When Jon got out of the Marines, he told Pete, "let's get a band together and start playing your original material". Pete reached out to Kevin, asked him to play keys in the band, and then brought on Nigel Whitely from another local band, UFOTOFO, on bass. The rest (as they say) is history.
As we all know in the music industry, playing in a band and getting everyone on the same page of the dream is never easy. So as with many other bands, PTB had a few lineup changes as they began to play. In March of 2020, (when the Covid pandemic hit and the band along with all musicians couldn't play gigs), Nigel left the band and was replaced by Bob Scholz on bass. They also brought in a second guitar player, Brian Abrecht (another local musician that was friends with the band and had been attending their shows right from the beginning). This lineup played through June of 2021, during this time the band released their debut single, "Feeling Upside Down". In June, Bob was replaced by Nick Iannelli on bass from his own band, Lemon Juice, and this is now the final and current lineup.
Right after the band had come together in this final lineup, guitarist Brian Abrecht had an unfortunate accident at Peach Fest as was terribly injured. The Asbury Music scene and the band came together with an outpouring of support for Brian and his family. They put together shows, fundraisers, artists donated work, and the family was giving the community constant updates on his recovery. It has been a long road of healing for Brian, but the band kept writing new music and playing without him, patiently waiting for his return. Brian has made almost a full recovery, he has a lot of work ahead, but to see my good friend return to the stage and live his dream is such an inspiration and I am beyond stoked he is back in action.
I learned a term in art school - Gestalt, which means the whole is perceived more than the sum of its parts. I only bring that up because I feel the current lineup (in this form) is why they are gaining so much traction and have developed such a large fan base locally in the Asbury Music Scene. Each band member brings their own unique style which compliments everyone else's style within the band. Pete has magnificent writing skills. His leadership qualities shine through, orchestrating the band in and out of jams and transitions into the next tune. In addition to melting faces with his guitar, he has an amazing stage presence and is a rockstar in the making. Jon can often be found beating his drum kit into submission, soft when needed, but bringing that dancy beat everyone needs to get down. Kevin on the keys has this upbeat, melodic, old and gritty organ vibe that really ties the band together. Nick's funky bass lines, eclectic style of play and instruments, along with a voice that can really hit the high notes, he can definitely get the party started. Brian on guitar keeps everything all glued together, he has great licks and smooth style. His influences of the jam band scene are easily recognized in his playing and his progression is incredible. All together, you get a psychedelic rock jam band that brings the house down.
For the encore of their show, they brought up a long-time friend and local guitar phenom Josh Rivera, to cover Umphrey's Mcgee's classic "All in Time". Josh has played with the band a few times stepping in for Brian while he was recovering from his injury. I have known Josh since he was a kid, always shredding his guitar. His progression over the years has astounded me. Josh's style is so versatile, he can play rhythm like none other, and has hard aggressive guitar solos. Josh rips and whatever band he lands in permanently will be lucky they have him in the lineup.
The Pete Tonti Band is emerging as one of the best to come out of the Asbury scene in a long time. They are currently putting together big plans to move forward as a band, getting into the festival scene and looking to do opening slots for larger national touring acts coming into NJ, and hopefully being on the road ASAP. These guys don't mess around, you can see right from the first tune of the show, they are polished, and poised to make big things happen in the future. I don't doubt PTB will be a staple in the jam band scene for years to come. All of my favorite bands started their careers playing small gigs, getting a local following, and then one day, BOOM, you cant get a ticket to the show because the band has exploded and they are selling out shows everywhere. I think that the Pete Tonti band is on their way to making it out of Asbury and making it big real soon. Check out their Facebook and Instagram pages below, for all the info you need on PTB, where they are playing locally here in NJ, and where they are headed in the future. But don't wait too long, or you won't be able to get a ticket when they sell out shows in your town before you know it!
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The Pete Tonti Band
11/27/21 - The Wonder Bar
Asbury Park, NJ
Setlist
Set 1: Everytime, Man With A Mop, Happy Hour Hero*, Try To Stand, I Will Survive^, Hyrule Castle Theme% > Trance Jam > Time Fade reprise, Hang Up Your Hang Ups+
Set 2: Lemonade, Too Rolling Stoned•, Blind Dove, Fog and Fire, When You’re Something, Tuesdays Are Rough, Feeling Upside Down, All In Time#
*moe. cover ^Gloria Gaynor cover %from “Legend Of Zelda” +Herbie Hancock cover •Robin Trower cover # Umphrey’s McGee cover (w/Josh Rivera (gtr))
Grant Owens, from We Found New Music, guest hosted with us, shared his love of music discovery and promotion, and shot us up with an anti-"bodied" playlist to tell his tale.
Poe The Passenger enlarged and warmed our telltale hearts with energetic powered pop rock to cure what ails you.
Mr. Max took us beyond the capacity limits with a 3 piece triple dose of punk, pop, and rock.
Hot Tub Johnnie administered doses of party music before, during and after our bi-weekly musical clinic.
Recap: J. Gray
Photos: J. Gray 11/29/2021
Innovative and resourceful music industry professional with extensive experience in talent discovery and development. Introduced artists such as Billie Eilish, LAUV, Yungblud, Arlo Parks, and Kim Petras through his popular Industry focused weekly showcase and artist discovery platform, We Found New Music.
Grant has been an official SXSW showcase Presenter since 2015 due to his oracle -like track record in artistic discovery, and vast network of industry professionals.
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Energy-fueled, Alt Rock trio Poe the Passenger is an indie force set on stimulating their community with togetherness, honesty and sustainability. The consistent theme running through their music is the aspect of loving yourself for being authentically you and spreading love to others despite our current turmoil. Their music is a constant reminder to listeners around the world that we are all in this together. Their fans voted them to #1 on The World Famous KROQ Locals Only in Los Angeles, proving their dedication to the band. Their Instagram engagement is consistently high, around 24%, and their reach is over 7,000. Likewise, their Spotify audience has grown 138% in a matter of months to about 10,000 monthly listeners. A considerable base of these listeners reside in LA, and they have 1,600 trackers on Bandsintown providing a reliable audience for local shows.
With Andrew Goodfriend of TKO added to their team and over 100 live shows completed to date, Poe the Passenger is ready to bring their infectious, raw, and energetic live show to the masses. They instantly convert attendees to fans, and they have been honing their live set during the pandemic into a visually captivating and sonically stunning event for 2021 & 2022. Fans are hoping to see them on opening tours with Palaye Royale, Nothing But Thieves, The Hunna & other Alt Rock groups.
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Mr. Max is a Los Angeles-based Indie/Punk band founded by frontman/guitarist Max Cohen. Growing up in Los Angeles' South Bay, Max was heavily influenced by the punk rock music native to that area. Mr. Max combines these early influences with more modern sounds from the surf, psych, garage rock and indie rock worlds to create something new and original.
Mr. Max has grown into a 3-piece band with Marisa Testa on drums and Arion Salazar (Third Eye Blind) on bass and has been putting on high-energy shows in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Max recently released their new single "I Hate My Life" along with a wild music video featuring animation by Youtuber Harvey Seasalt- The song was featured on 2 Spotify official playlists- "New Noise and Noisy," Three Official Apple Music Playlists and received praise from Allison Hagendorf- Global Head of Rock at Spotify.
Let’s face it, 2021 needs a giant kick in the ass and Black Label Society’s 11th Album, Doom Crew Inc., might just be what we all need. For those looking for an injection of passion and visceral riffs to revitalize your soul, stop look no further. This is the shot you need.
Recorded in Father Zakk’s own studio, Black Vatican, the first thing that impresses me is this album has massive depth. The depth comes from the double tracked rhythm guitars added to the legendary Zakk Wylde’s riffs and the blending of guitar solos. Add to that some impressive vocal range, and you have a recipe for a solid album. From the jump, "Set You Free" eases in with a soft acoustic intro that is then slapped down with a crunching riff. On the 10th trip down this opus this is still my favorite track. Dario Lorina trades solo parts on the piece with Wylde and just that little nuance really expands it to a higher level. Sliding into "Destroy, Conquer", you clearly hear the Ozzy influence in the vocals, less riff driven and focusing on a variety of tempo changes that continue driving from beginning to end it showcases the musical complexity of the band on this album.
The third track, "You Made Me Want to Live", sets up the rest of the album as a real showcase for Zakk’s vocals each song taking it in a completely new direction. He moves from an Ozzy to an almost Jim Morrison inspired bluesy intro which slams into another heavy riff driven chorus and evolves back and forth between the blues and heavy riffs. This is another good example of the sharing of solos between Wylde and Lorina. Do I want to say my favorite song on this album is the ballad… hell no, but DAMN, it’s close. "Forever and a Day" is just that damn good, Lorina’s somber piano mixed with the haunting guitar and Zakk’s voice has a vibrato that belongs in a damn church choir. Pretty near perfect and you can Zakk pouring his soul into the track on so many levels. "End of Days" brings us back to a blues riff world but the melodic vocals threading the fire of the guitars. The lower end bass on this track served up “J.D.” DeServio is especially satisfying. The entire album rocks your core, it’s that inner sway that only a driving bass can give you.
The powerhouse drumming of Jeff Fabb drives "Ruins" from the intro. Since joining the band in 2014, Fabb has elevated the depths of the concussive power of BLS. The balance of that thunderous beats never overpowers the vocals but is enough to rock you soul. "Forsaken" kicks in with thick dueling guitars of Wylde and Dario Lorina who really is a major spotlight on this album. Going back to the depth, the guitar harmonies of BLS, really vacillate between Priest and Allman Brothers vibes depending on the song it’s not one note one level, there is a complexity on Doom Crew Inc. that shows an evolution of the band. If the vocal range hadn’t impressed you thus far, "Love Reign Down", takes the vocal range to a Joe Cocker level, the music and melody juxtaposed to the thrashing hair and kilt would be stunning to see live. While "Love Reign Down" would make a good wedding song, the foreboding riff of "Gospel of Lies" would set the perfect ominous tone for a funeral. The evocative vocals mixed with the staccato guitar drives the track through multiple time changes while DeServio’s heavy bluesy bottom end really anchors this track.
"Shelter Me" starts out like more of a heroic anthem, and then delves into the grinding rocker with some thick licks, and nice vocal harmonies. The dueling solos again give this track a thicker more complicated feeling. The Allman Brothers southern guitar twang is mixed with a visceral riff in the intro of "Gather all my Sins", this song is really a showcase for the guitar harmonies and visceral shredding. If you want to listen to one track to showcase that Wylde is churning out some of the best riffs in Metal, this is the track. Another ballad, the apt titled "Farewell Ballad" is a great showcase of Zakk’s vocals, showing that his signature growl has a softer side. The smooth vocals are mixed with Lorina’s delicate piano and put a cap on a incredibly satisfying album.
It's clear that Black Label Society's Doom Crew, Inc. is a salute to their "first to bleed, last to leave" crew and the band's legions of fans who will be more than pleased with this outing. Be sure to grab a copy when this one drops on November 26th, It's a winner!
I don't know about you, but I'm super excited to see Igor and the Red Elvises' live at the world famous Maui Sugar Mill Saloon in Tarzana on December 4th. Often billed as Siberian Surf Rock, the Red Elvises blend influences of rock and roll, surf rock, rockabilly, comedy, and polka into high energy sets that rock from start to finish. These cats are currently touring the globe supporting their 25th Anniversary Tour, and when the dust finally settles will have played 150+ shows in 2021. Wow!
As you are sipping down a cold one and enjoying the Red Elvises' show next month, be on the lookout for their drummer extraordinaire, Tatá Batera. She joined Igor & Company as their touring drummer in February 2021, and takes the band to a whole new level when she steps behind that drum kit. A truly unique talent, Batera effortlessly blends sounds from a diverse palette of influences (including surf rock, jazz fusion, and traditional Brazilian rhythms) that captures your heart and holds onto your soul throughout her incredible performances behind the skins. On top of her insane drumming skills, Tatá also has an amazing voice and sings lead on over a third of the Red Elvises' catalog.
In addition, here are a few Tatá Batera fun facts worth noting:
* She performs regularly with Justin Chart, the acclaimed artist who composed music in the film Full Metal Jacket (1987) and whose hit single “Los Angeles the Song” earned him the Artisan Appreciate Award in 2014 from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
* She completed certificate of drum performance at the California College of Music in 2020, studying with renowned drummer Craig Pilo (performed with Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons; named “Best Jazz Artist of 2007” by Los Angeles Music Awards)
And if you want to get further into the weeds with Tatá Batera's drumming, check out these highlights from Igor and the Red Elvises' 2021 performance at Musikfest (See Video Below):
* At 11:15, hear Tatá play the iconic “Wipeout” drum solo. It's an example of exemplary surf rock playing showcasing her ability to use phrasing and accents to bring to life a simple sixteenth note groove
* At 22:25, she incorporates tribal African rhythmic influences to the drum intro of the dance-worthy “I Wanna See You Belly Dance”
* At 32:30, be dazzled during “My Darling Lorraine”, a groove-based gypsy jazz beat with a wild rockabilly finish to the song
* At 47:15, she channels John Bonham in a rousing cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll”
* At 55:40, experience a show-stopping drum solo showcasing jazz fusion influences, complex polyrhythms and tempo changes
Bottom line, Igor and the Red Elvises' upcoming show at the Maui Sugar Mill is gonna be a blast, and hope you'll join them for what will surely be one incredible live performance!
I've been following this cats evolution for quite some time, and like fine wine he's getting better with age. Andrew Hagar's recently dropped a new single (with accompanying video) entitled "Red Light Appetite" and it fires on all cylinders. It's got all the prerequisites one would expect from Hagar video including beautiful women, cowboys, and of course - vampires. As a hat aficionado, I immediately caught Ryan McGrath's cameo (Trovador Customs) and all those bad ass custom brims he churns out. Digging a bit further, one notices that many of the extras in "Red Light Appetite" were provided courtesy of the Amigos Motorcycle Club. Truly bad ass! But what good would all that be without a kick-ass song that stands on its own two feet? This one checks all the boxes and then some as a killer precursor to Limited Edition Psycho (his highly anticipated full-length album due out in 22'.) What I love about this song is that when I close my eyes and crank it up, I can easily image its killer sound filling up major arenas all across the country. Andrew Hagar is special, and mark my words, will be a rock and roll force to be recokned with in the not so distant future.
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It's Halloween night and not a better way to spend it than with Twin Temple, playing to a sold-out crowd at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles. According to the band's bio, "Devout Satanists and meticulous preservers of rock ’n’ roll’s ancient, timeless spirit", this black-clad and effortlessly stylish duo (Alexandra and Zachary James) have created a sound that blends their Satanic ideology with the irresistible sass and melody of classic ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n ’roll." Tonight, would promise to be a Spooktacular event and Hunnypot was there to cover it!
The fans started lining up early for this one. As soon as we arrived, the line was already around the corner full of fans some of which were fully dressed in Halloween costume. Twin Temple has quite the following and this was evident by the early lines of fans as well as a huge line for their merch stand. Many of the dedicated fans had mentioned they were in the merch line for close to an hour as tonight the band had special posters, vinyl, t-shirts and more!
The night got started with Louisiana Purchase, who is well known as one of the best drag performers out there. She performed a 30 minute set to some of her favorite songs including songs from The Cramps and Screamin' Jay Hawkins. A great way to get crowd ready for Twin Temple.
It was finally time for the Twin Temple Sextravaganza to begin! The sold-out crowd had been waiting for this show for quite some time. They had announced this show to their coven members months ago so the dedicated fans were ready. This would be their first and only headlining show of the year. They recently played the Psycho Las Vegas fest as well as some West Coast dates with Volbeat, but tonight they were headlining their own show in Los Angeles.
Tonight, Alexandra and Zachary, the twins of evil known as Twin Temple, along with their talented band of musicians took the stage at 9:30 and went right into "In Lyx," an instrumental piece that sounds like it came straight out of Beelzebub's den. From there Alexandra paused and read from her black book as she had everyone in the crowd hail to the guest of honor, Satan. She speaks of promoting free will and individualism while the flames of hell help burn down sexism, racism, and ignorance. With this the band gave the sign of the devil horns with their right hands raised. "Hail Satan" the crowd repeated 3 times after Alex then suddenly the band went right into "Sex Magick." The fans immediately went wild and began to move and sing along with Alex. The band had a spooky 50's rock 'n roll vibe to them which their fans just seem to adore.
The night continued with other fan favorites like "Let's Hang Together," "I Know How to Hex You," "Lucifer, My Love," and "Satan's a Woman." At one point Alex and Zach invited two of their special guests & ritual participants, (actor) David Destmalchian and (actress and writer) Evelyn Leigh, to the stage. As part of the ritual, they were both sacrificed and marked on their foreheads with the blood of Satan. How unholy! The evening got even bloodier during the last song "In Nox" when Alex drank blood from a chalice and exchanged her blood-soaked lips with Zach. What a match made in hell.
The evening came to an end with the band doing two encores, "The Devil (Didn't Make Me Do It)" and "Femme Fatale." What a way to end Halloween night. Be sure to catch Twin Temple when they tour with Ghost in January 2022.
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In Lvx
Sex Magick
Let's Hang Together
I Know How to Hex You
Lucifer, My Love
Santa Muerte
I Am a Witch
Satan's a Woman
I'm Wicked
In Nox
Encore:
The Devil (Didn't Make Me Do It)
Femme Fatale
To say I was excited for this show was an understatement. I hadn’t been to an electronic show in quite some time and of all the ones I had the opportunity to experience and shoot, it’s Porter Robinson’s headlining tour with Jai Wolf and James Ivy. I was ready for all the lights and good vibes.
Starting off the show was James Ivy, a singer and song writer from New York City. I had never listened to his music before, and I was surprised to see that he was touring with such big acts like Porter and Jai. Nonetheless, he killed it. He had just released a new EP back at the end of October right before this show, so he played a lot of songs from it. He busted out the guitar for a few songs and it was all around a solid performance. I definitely hit the follow button on Spotify after that.
Next up was Jai Wolf, and this one was a super special set for me. I’m part of the same fraternal organization that Sajeeb is but different universities. So being able to take photos of someone that is not only one of your favorite electronic DJs, but also a brother, was a cool experience. He walked up to the standing table that his mixer was on and then started the show. His visuals were fantastic the entire time. Though I didn’t get much of his face lit up, he made for some cool silhouetted photos. He played some of his top songs like “Starlight”, “Lose My Mind”, and of course we couldn’t miss seeing “Indian Summer” live. Having been listening to Jai Wolf for years now, I can say he is still one of my top favorites in the electronic world.
And lastly, we had Porter Robinson up next. They were setting the stage and people were crowding in to wait for it all to start. Lights go dim, spotlight comes across his piano, and Porter walks out to say hi to the crowd. He had the biggest smile on his face. Without hesitation he jumps right into “Something Comforting” and the crows goes wild. Luckily for me, he played one of my favorite songs while I was still in the photo pit, “Shelter”. Man, getting to experience that up close was such a wonderful time. I couldn’t keep a smile off my face because of how amazing it was to be hearing probably my all-time favorite electronic artist live.
Something I thought was so cool, was the fact that Porter sings every word live. They had a live voice pitcher and he proved to us that it was live. So insane. I was impressed with how well it all sounded too. He went on to play so many great songs like “Sad Machine”, “Flicker”, “Divinity”, and so many more. At one point he stopped the music and told the crowd that his parents were in the crowd and thanked them for being the best mom and dad. He then dedicated “Mother” to them and played it next. I was lucky enough to capture a photo of them watching Porter perform and it was a beautiful Kodak moment. He closed out the set with an encore playing both “Get Your Wish” and “Goodbye to a World”.
This was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. I can’t explain it other than you need to see all three of these guys next time they come to a city near you. Phenomenal.
In an era just before the rise of cable tv, my family was watching what must have been one of the first pay-per-view tv events in history. It was 1981 and my dad was cool enough to pay an extra fee so we could watch the opening night of The Rolling Stones 1981 American Tour – all from the comfort of our home. As a young kid eagerly watching this special music event, the opening act immediately grabs my attention. This unfamiliar young dude with a raspy voice, loud snarling guitar, swagger and attitude, is running all over the massive stage in front of 100,000 people kicking ass with a familiar but heavier sounding Chuck Berry early 50’s blues rock style. Pleased at what I was witnessing I shouted, “Who the hell is this guy?” It was George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers (GT&D), and I was all in!
The following year Thorogood made his breakthrough with the release of his fifth studio album, Bad to the Bone, and the rest is history. Thorogood’s music became a widely popular staple of 80’s rock radio and remains popular today on classic rock stations and is frequently blasted over the PA to fire up crowds at sporting events. With 15 million albums sold, including two platinum and six gold albums, and four decades of relentless touring, the legendary GT&D aren’t slowing down anytime soon. They rock and rolled their way into San Diego this week on their 2021 “Good to Be Bad” tour. In one of those surreal life moments, 40 years after I first saw Thorogood on pay-per-view and instantly became a fan, I now found myself just a few feet away taking photographs as George and the boys launched into their high-energy show at Humphreys by the Bay.
With a sold-out crowd likely warmed up with help of friends Jack Daniels and partner Jim Beam, Thorogood took the stage and declared, “How sweet it is!” and got the night started with the appropriate tune “Rock Party” – and it sure was! A smiling upbeat Thorogood enjoyed bantering throughout the night with his familiar bad boy humor; “We’re gonna do some nasty things tonight, some very bad things!”, he proclaimed laughing. The GT&D show is just non-stop fun rock n’ roll at its best - “Who Do You Love”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Gear Jammer” (my fav), “Move it on Over” and of course “Bad to the Bone”. Go see this show! Thorogood’s delivers a hit after hit foot tapping boogie-woogie blues rock dancing in the aisle good time!
Rock on and be well!
Greg Vitalich
Moshpit XR LLC, a Los Angeles based 3D concert entertainment company releases a new hyper-realistic, daytime virtual festival concert with Sean The Star Emperor
Moshpit reveals an entirely new approach in virtual concerts by presenting a daytime virtual concert Festival with huge intelligent AI fans and the ability for human avatars to join in as well. The show features popular Los Angeles based music artist Sean The Star Emperor.
We sat down with Sean for a Q&A regarding his artistry, performance in this virtual festival, and his outlook on virtual concerts:
Q: Sean, How was the experience shooting this show?
A: Filming the show was great. It was so easy and it was actually more comfortable to have just a crew and a green screen. Sometimes the audience gives me anxiety, and shooting this way made me feel like I was free to perform freely. So yes; I enjoyed the uniqueness of this new medium.
Q: What motivated you to choose to participate in this with the Moshpit team?
A: The virtual/VR/AR world is so cutting edge, who wouldn't want to break new earth with such an endeavor. Also the potential reach of viewers is far more than I could get at a concert of my own at this stage of my career, or during a pandemic.
Q: Has the company been pleasant to work with?
A: The courteous nature and full transparency of the Moshpit team are such valued traits in the Music Business and rare. I never felt abused, or disregarded , and I was always informed of updates. It is pleasing to have entertainment professionals making you feel treasured and valued and that's what Mosphit does. I feel like a valued asset around them, like a Picasso.
Q: What are your thoughts on the future of Virtual concerts and music experiences?
A: Yes, this is the future. We already have online concerts as seen through Fortnite and other examples. Also, organizations like "School Night" have partnered with Twitch and are doing great 'digicasts' like "School Night At Home." Society, culture, and technology, and social habits are forcing us even more toward this realm. The aforementioned shows us that companies are redefining themselves. One would be a fool to not follow suit. As an independent artist, I am highly invested in seeking ways to contend with artists signed to major labels with huge support. I can't compete with their dollars and their nexus. However, if I find the right platform to invest in, accompanied by a new technology, then I have hope. This is the beauty of Moshpit.
Moshpit will be showcasing its innovative virtual concert technology in coming months. If you're an artist and want to collaborate with Moshpit. You can reach out to them: info@moshpit.live - Darryl Swann
Hunnypot Live #450 was such an NFTeam effort
Co-Host Jonathan Lane block chained our attention with a ledger of his music supervision history.
Jalaina turned us bored apes in to pop music lovers.
Honest Family Outlaws put us in a quantum realm of trap and country music simultaneously.
Ellee Duke pumped our stock with unique crypto pop hits.
And Hot Tub Johnnie dripped hits like a drum and coinBass hero all night long.
Recap: J. Gray 11/8/2021
Jonathan Lane is a music licensing executive and Music Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Providing Music Supervision services to many top film marketing and advertising agencies since 2015, Jon is the founder of Clearly Music – A full scope Music Supervision company with a focus on film marketing, advertising content and podcasts. In addition to Clearly Music, Jon is the Senior Director of Synch & Licensing at 5 Alarm Music (an Anthem Entertainment company) where he is instrumental in developing and overseeing their overall licensing strategy, key partnerships, music supervisor relationships, and more.
Jon currently serves on the Board of Directors for the California Copyright Conference (CCC) and is a Friend of the Guild of Music Supervisors.
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JELAINA (Justina Shandler + Elaine Ryan) is a pop duo based in LA and SF. From roll-the-windows-down upbeat bangers to heartfelt acoustic vibes, JELAINA celebrates the girliness in all humans. Both Elaine and Justina are solo singer-songwriters, as well as activists and business partners. They co-founded Sync Music For a Change (syncmusicforachange.com), an initiative that hosts listening sessions with music supervisors in exchange for musician activism.
They also run up and coming boutique sync agency, Unicorn Sync (www.unicornsync.com). A singular intention fuels all three projects: the vision of a kinder, more inclusive world, beginning with a fierce devotion to self discovery and healing. JELAINA’s music reflects a commitment to community, connection and joy as part and parcel of dismantling oppressive systems. And best of all- it’s delivered to a tasty indie pop groove.
Formed in the Spring of 2021, Honest Family Outlaws is a trap country family band from Tujunga, California. Veterans of the stage, studio and music business, each member brings their own unique personality and skill set to the table forming a super-group with great crossover multi genre potential.
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Ellee Duke is an American Artist/Songwriter. Born in Utah, she began writing songs at age 5. By the time she was 17, she had written hundreds of songs and began making trips to Nashville with big dreams of breaking into the music industry .During these Nashville trips, she came in contact with Big Machine Music and signed an artist/publishing deal. She graduated high school early, moved to Nashville shortly after, and began writing and recording with different writers and producers.
Shortly after Ellee moved to Nashville, she realized how much she loved pop music. In 2015, Ellee opened 11 west coast shows for LeAnn Rimes. During this tour, Ellee wrote in LA with some pop writers and producers and made some of her favorite music. She felt a strong sense that LA was where she wanted to be and moved there six months later. Later that year Ellee signed a new publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music. Then in 2018, after a long struggle of fighting to stay true to her self, she decided to step away and become an independent artist.
Since then, Ellee got her first Billboard #1 with a song she co-wrote called “Craving” that she collaborated on with Arty and Audien. She’s gotten cuts with J Lo, Charlotte Lawrence, Walk the Earth, Alexander Stewart, Ali Simpson, and has a lot more in the works.
Ellee opened for Rachel Platten in 2016 and has played shows all around the US since a very young age. She’s currently working on her next roll out of original music, and telling her story in a vulnerable and profound way.