Hunter George is a Multimedia Producer/Composer in the entertainment industry. He also serves as the Executive Director with the Guild Of Music Supervisors, working with many of the top Music Supervisors, Studios, Labels, & Publishers in entertainment. In 2009 He Started Can1live, a multimedia production collective. He is currently producing his second studio album titled ‘r0ut1nes.exe’ which is a follow up to his debut 'Golden Ratio’. The album is due out in Fall/Winter 2017. Hunter was our special guest on our Halloween show, this is his entire segment. Hunter is Aquaman.
We made it back just in time from our overseas shoplifting trip and started the two part celebration of 12 years of Hunnypot Live! Hot Tub Johnnie stole our ears and hearts with a criminally great set of music to start the night. Steven Briggs funny boned us, long time Hunnypot hero John Cate gave a star studded and studly song farewell to LA performance before he books back to Boston, Paper Chains gave us strong bonds of beats, Pom Poms joined us in the hot tub for an interview early and then took the stage to Pom Pummeled us with rock n roll, Serena Foster adopted us all in to her musical dance cult and Grace Blue blew us away with their electronic duo dancing music. No Anniversary is complete without a closing dance party and we did just that. 11/13/2017
Steven Briggs has a unique, high-energy style of music and comedy that keeps his audiences on their toes. His amusing anecdotes are enhanced by his use of beatbox sound effects. Steven's debut album can regularly be heard on Sirius XM Radio. When Steven is not entertaining audiences across the US, he is performing overseas for our troops in Egypt, kuwait, Iraq, Italy and many more.
John was born in Liverpool, England, to American ex-pats who later settled in the Boston area.
John toured early on as a bass player with the fusion outfit Zamcheck, which featured Mark Zamcheck (Downbeat Magazine’s “Up and coming jazz pianist of the year”) on keyboards and Michael Levine (Film composer and “Kit Kat” jingle writer) on violin. Zamcheck toured with Gary Burton and Pat Metheny and performed at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1974.
John later embarked on a business career which included work as a founding principal with eMusic where he conceived the industry’s first-ever digital rights licensing strategy (WSJ) that was rolled out to labels and artists including Rykodisk, Phish, Elvis Costello and many others. John was also a founding principal of TuneCore, a digital music delivery service for independent artists, now the largest distributor of online music in the world. John also developed the market entry strategy for Audiam, a new digital music publishing company. John currently works as a full time performing and recording artist with the van Gogh Brothers and Voices of van Gogh featuring Scarlet Rivera (Bob Dylan) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Durrill, and as a principal with his music publishing and media advisory company, American Music Partners.
John is a prolific songwriter. He has written more than 1,000 songs and recorded 12 albums since returning to music in 1996, two of which have been released by Blue Rose Records in Germany. Producers include Anthony J. Resta (Elton John, Collective Soul, Duran Duran, Shawn Mullins) for “A Whole New Day”, “X”, “The Wonder Show”, “Livin in the Moment”, David Minehan (The Replacements) for “Wild Way”, “X” and “A Whole New Day”, and Rob Fraboni (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan for “Two Brothers”.
John’s songs are featured in film, network television and on DVDs, including such projects and programs as “NCIS”, “Justified”, “American Idol”, “Num3ers” and many others.
John created and hosted the highly successful Americana Showcase at the original House of Blues in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which ran for 8 years. John also worked extensively with legendary promoter Billy Block hosting Western Beat Entertainment showcases Boston.
John appears regularly in Los Angeles, his new hometown, with Voices of van Gogh and in Boston with his long-time band, the van Gogh Brothers.
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Paper Chains is an indie pop band from Los Angeles featuring Stereo Diamonds and Jonnyontherocks.
The band was formed when Stereo and Jonny relocated from Brooklyn, New York to Los Angeles in 2014. Mixing Art, Fashion and Rock n’ Roll, they draw from their diverse backgrounds into an exciting multimedia experience.
Stereo Diamonds’ (known as a stylist/creative director for Conquer Loud) sexy but smart vocals cut through battling guitars and synths over driving dance rock beats. This wall of sound is created live, without pre-recorded tracks giving the band freedom to push musical boundaries at any time.
Jonnyontherocks (known for his band Rocky Business and production of BC Kingdom) writes and produces perfection with this project.
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The world of her music is the important point. Her songs begin and end, as all songs must, but they never truly vanish. They are, in some respect, like the bubbles in that second glass (just arrived) of champagne—rising, rising, and rising just once more until they empty into the air and become, well, the atmosphere we breathe. Yes, Pom Poms make that. It is neither nostalgic nor new. It is not retro or future. It is music outside of linear measurement. Yes, it is timeless. And isn’t that the ultimate goal? Take “Betty,” for example. “The minute we finished writing ‘Betty’ we knew something was special about that song,” says Marlene Gold of Pom Poms, the “we” referring to her songwriting partner and producer Billy Mohler. “We were so proud of ourselves. We can churn out a lot of songs. We have that wonderful dynamic of just being inspired by each other. But when ‘Betty’ came around, we were like, ‘What are we going to do with this? We’ve got to do something with this song!” The entire world of Pom Poms was built, if not in a day, then out from that moment ‘Betty” was born. The mercurial task of harnessing a sound so distinctive so soon in the life of a group (let’s not call them a band) is rare. So the two of them raced to follow that white rabbit around every turn in the magic maze. All was possible. Things were clicking into place. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. “A tree fell on my car,” recalls Marlene. “I was done. I didn’t know what was left. That’s when I decided I would create something only if I felt like it. That became my motto. ‘I am going to do this only because I want to.’ I was going to put myself into everything. Wherever I was going to land, I was going to land. I just needed to survive. I had no choice.”
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Serena Foster is a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles. She started singing at age five, began writing music and words on guitar at age nine, and writing music and words on piano at age sixteen. She was born and raised in a musical family.
From 2012 to 2015 she worked with two time Emmy winning composer/producer, Lars Deutsch. Serena released two singles, "More Than Friends" and "Silly Games” in 2015, with Mr. Deutsch, as well as some jaw dropping music videos to go with the songs.
Currently, Serena in the studio finalizing a brand new radio hit album with the very talented producer Raz Klinghoffer, whose work can be heard on television shows such as "American Horror Story," Ink Master" and "The Flash." Serena is also working with J2Producer who has produced and remixed songs for artists such as Beyonce, Shakira, LL Cool J, The Pussy Cat Dolls, and Cassie.
Serena has teamed with Fenton Music Management as her new representation and could not be happier to be represented by Rob Fenton. “In The Night” was the first single from her new sound, released April 7th, and is summer jam you can't get out of your head!
July 29th, she released a heart themed record titled "Hollow" that is garenteed to get you feeling some things in your chest! The music video for the record came out August 2nd, and is stunning piece that touches on a serious topic of domestic violence that Serena is an advocate about.
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"Grace Blue" is an alternative-pop music duo based in Los Angeles, California.
The music duo, that consists of vocalist Grace Mogz and keyboard player Joseph Arazi, have decided to move to Los Angeles this past May in order to pursue their passion and hunger for music.
Their debut music video for the single "Our Eyes" was released June 4th and had reached over 100,000 YouTube views, followed by their self-titled debut EP, that has been released July 29th.
Their music is a combination of dark emotionally driven vocals, alongside catchy, up-tempo alternative-pop.
We've been partying to this single for a while now. Sophie Tukker are a New York-based musical duo consisting of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern. Their catchy song "Best Friend" provided the soundtrack to the advertisement introducing the next generation of iphone X. We think you're great.
Come check out Paper Chains at Hunnypot's 12th Anniversary! Paper Chains is an indie pop band from Los Angeles featuring Stereo Diamonds and Jonnyontherocks. One of their newest single's "I Want to Believe" will have your body grooving. They have a super dope Rock n' Roll/Sultry type of vibe. You won't want to miss them live Monday, Nov. 13th Hunnypot Live at The Mint. You'll be glad you came.
Hunnypot Live! presented another mischievous night of entertainment. Hot Tub Johnnie soaped up and fogged the windows with a scary good rock set. Hunter George (Aquaman) gave us his "origins" story, left the flaming bags of dog poop for amateurs and blew up the whole damn thing with his killer DJ set. Dr. Madd Vibe (Angelo Moore) & The Missin' Links stole all the candy from lesser musicians and delivered sweet treats for the ears. Sumo Princess returned for the champions belt and "toilet papered" The Mint with their hard rock happening. Tabitha "egged" us with riffs to raise the dead and Hot Sauce Holiday were devils knights in disguise for all of the spooky spirits.
Happy Hunnypotoleen indeed. 10/30/2017
Recap: J.Gray
Photos: J. Gray / R. Taalbi / B. Alvaarez
Hunter George is a Multimedia Producer/Composer in the entertainment industry. Evan serves as the Executive Director with the Guild Of Music Supervisors, working with many of the top Music Supervisors, Studios, Labels, & Publishers in entertainment.
His latest credit includes the television series 'Training Day' by Bruckheimer TV for CBS/WBTV. Working with veteran Music Supervisor John Houlihan, Whom he has worked closely with since early 2015.
Hunter has Produced multimedia content for for comic book legend Stan Lee, Sanrio (Hello Kitty), XJapan, Madison Square Garden, New York Comic Con, Comikaze Expo, E3, Purplehaus Music, J2 Films, Sonic Fuel Studios, Skee TV, Huf, Diamond, Hypebeast, Elite Daily, & Many More.
In 2009 He Started Can1live, a multimedia production collective. Can1live acts as a house for all his creative endeavors. He is currently producing his second studio album titled ‘r0ut1nes.exe’ which is A follow up to his debut 'Golden Ratio’. The album is due out in Fall/Winter 2017.
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Angelo Moore began his career in the early l980s as lead singer, saxophonist, and creative force behind the legendary band, Fishbone. Fishbone’s ability to blend social commentaryand humor with a blazing fusion of rock, punk, funk, jazz, ska, reggae, gospel and R&B led to their recognition as one of the most notable acts in American music. After over 25 years in the biz, Moore continues his role as frontman of Fishbone. The band has released l0 full-length albums. They have created the music for movies such as “Last Action Hero” (Arnold Schwarzennager), “The Mask” (Jim Carrey) and been featured with roles in movies such as “Idlewild” (Outkast) and “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka” (Keenan Wayan). Angelo has additionally collaborated with the likes of Little Richard, Curtis Mayfield, George Clinton, Rick James and Spike Lee to name but a few.
A versatile artist, Angelo performs under the guise of his wildly energetic alter ego, Dr. Madd Vibe. Linking poetry, performance and music, this visceral artist’s solo performances range from pure spoken word and movement to playing the Theremin and various saxophones as well as reciting poetry accompanied by the Dr. Madd Vibe Aukestra. Stemming from his experiences growing up as a “fly in the buttermilk” in the predominantly white suburbs of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore addresses “Real Racism,” “Social Corrosion,” “SpiritualOvertones,” “Family Affairs,” “Personal Satisfactions and Suffocations” and the human condition in a world gone mad. Dr. Madd Vibe brings a spiritual and cathartic dimension to his performances in the tradition of innovators such as George Clinton, Sun Ra and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Between l997 and 2010, his solo efforts have spawned literary books and comic books that come equipped with soundtracks and the full-length album entitled “Dr. Maddvibe’s Medicine Cabinet” in which he wrote and played all of the music and instruments. Angelo has also created a Dr. Maddvibe orchestra with whom he has directed and performed in venues in the United States and in Europe.
Angelo Moore has taken his spoken word and sound power to the stage throughout
Los Angeles based, bass and drum duo Sumo Princess is the brainchild of bassist/ vocalist Abby Travis (The Go-Go’s, Eagles of Death Metal, Masters of Reality, Farflung, The Bangles, Beck, KMFDM, Elastica) and drummer/cohort Gene Trautmann (Queens of the Stoneage, Eagles of Death Metal, The Miracle Workers, The Twilight Singers, Mark Lanegan, Drag News, Mojave Lords)
After working for 30+ years, as a gun for hire: Travis got sick of being appropriate and tasteful so she started creating a new, post political, music from her gut. Sumo Princess has the balls of teenage rebellion with the experience and chops of two alt rock music veterans. Travis and Trautmann have been friends since the 1980’s when she was in The Lovedolls and he played drums with paisley undergound stalwarts The Miracle Workers. The sound they are creating draws heavily from their misspent youths with direct lines to the Residents, Butthole Surfers, Devo, Black Flag, acid during the Reagan administration and legendary LA punk rock clubhouse Rajis.
Improvisation and strange vocal stylings are main ingredients in Sumo Princess’ work. When singing, Travis seems to take on different characters in each narrative. This is big departure from her earlier, more personal, solo work. (Cutthroat Standards & Black Pop, Glittermouth, IV, The Abby Travis Foundation) Through filtering her bass guitar through a myriad of strange pedals, she creates a new sound she calls “Artcore”
Travis is surprised that such reactionary, non results oriented work is resonating so deeply with fans: “I started this band to preserve my own sanity”, Travis says, “My initial goal was just to play at my brother’s club. (Dave Travis/ Café Nela) I’m amazed at the audience response we are getting.”
Trautmann says: “When Abby asked we to play in Sumo I was stoked because I knew her musicianship and drive would challenge me to better my own playing and to do things I wouldn’t normally do in the standard rock paradigm. We’re really hitting marks across the spectrum of style and I like it like that. Also I get to sing and play orchestral percussion, which is awesome.”
Look for the debut Sumo Princess release in ‘17.
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Tabitha is a new Heavy Rock band formed out of the ashes of two of the members' previous bands (The Binges, BOOST), but now is solidified as a trio. Okai sisters Mayuko and Tsuzumi play the guitar and bass, respectively, and are joined by Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction and Porno For Pyros on the the drums. While the sisters are originally from Tokyo, Japan, Tabitha calls Los Angeles home.
Hot Sauce Holiday is for everyone that wants to kick over their office desks and start dancing. We are for the eccentric outsiders, the burners, and the lovers. Join us in taking on the banality of convention.
Hot Sauce Holiday is a five piece cabaret rock band from Los Angeles. Their live shows emphasize crowd participation and a great deal of improv. Bongo-solos, skits, poetry, and dance numbers have been known to break out. They have been known to feature burlesque dancers, hula hoop artists, and scandalous routines involving Playboy playmates. Genre-wise the sound varies from song to song drawing influence from 60's psychedelic and folk, to early punk, 80's electro, disco, and even a bit of barbershop. The song lyrics are surreal and witty with every band member trading off on vocals or singing in harmonies. In addition to over 20 originals the band has a variety of party cover songs they are able to play ranging from George Michael to Motorhead. So leave the outside world behind you for a couple hours and come experience the originality, joy, and chaos that is Hot Sauce Holiday. Hunnypot Approved good time guarantee!
If Broken Social Scene had faded to the back of your memory since Forgiveness Rock Record (2010), you’re not alone. The band I remember my cool older cousin showing me in the 7th grade had disappeared from my memory before the release of Hug of Thunder this year, metaphorical dust piling up on their dynamic records of romance and heartbreak. But, this year’s album isn’t just good enough to put them back on the map, it may actually be their best yet. And, on stage it’s clear Broken Social Scene know that it’s a privilege to see them live, reunited after their five year absence.
Starting exactly at their set time with the chiming opening chords of “KC Accidental,” they are shockingly present, glowing under the beamed bright lights. Kevin Drew commands the stage charismatically, walking across the stage with a swagger only an artist with stalwart fans can hold. Brendan Canning, standing to the side of center, appears slightly more jaded but still at home on stage, his withered smile betraying his calm and cool attitude at every mic break’s recognition. The rest of the band, arching around the stage, stand strong and proud, never missing a beat between the constant shift of members exiting and entering. It becomes quickly apparent that one is in the presence of legends, humble but self-aware of how much this audience worships them.
However, it was the women who really stole the show, three of which who rotated through to sing the leading vocals on hits like “Protest Song,” “7/4 (Shoreline),” and, in the most epic of fashions, “Anthems of a Seventeen Year Old Girl” for one of their many false-endings towards the end of the night. While the men brought the crowd to their feet repeatedly, the women were able to preserve moments of stillness in the air like I’ve never seen, their treble-y vocals packed with so much intention and pure rock-n-roll badassery (hair flips, power stances and all) that they commandeered the audience’s attention over anything else.
The group works together like a professional big band--far more tight, timely, and clearly well-rehearsed than expected. This is a band that can perform old hits with the freshness of their latest hit. Their outright professional--no bullshit rambling, no wrong chords or false starts--with the jaded cool that makes it seem entirely professional. After a whopping nearly two hour set, I felt ashamed I ever forgot about these Canadian all stars. However, multiple side projects, marriages, and even children later, Broken Social Scene have returned after their five year hiatus stronger than ever.
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With almost 140k views and still counting, this music video of “Rack It Up” is loud and fiery. Loud in a sense where you are left with nothing but captivated by presence. Fiery not only was he rapping, but his eyes, hands and body were also dancing, on top of expressive camera movements speaking directly to you.
A little introduction for the unaware: This young hip hop artist is Christopher Nekeith Mitchell, aka Nekeith. Currently a student at the University of North Carolina, he is still performing in multiple venues to broaden his artistry. Raised in High Point, NC, Nekeith began his career at the age of 15, and released his first mixtape 'Unbelievable' in 2012 under the stage name of Newprettyboii.
Just in the past month, he released a 12-track album No Homophobia featuring top US Billboard artist Cardi B. She said in the Intro pinpointing the homophobic culture of hip hop, “what does being gay have to do with your talent?”, while Nekeith’s song “No Homophobia” acted as a reply to what she said. Kanye West was featured in the Interlude. He is totally stepping up the game of brutally provoking conversations about the LGBTQ community by stating Hip Hop being the opposite of “gay”.
We are interested in knowing what you think. Spare two minutes and rack it up. And comments below please!
Andrew Falkous (Falco) is one of the worlds great artistic treasures, When ever someone says their are no more great rock bands I point them to Mclusky, Future of The Left or Christian Fitness. All are Falco outfits and never disappoint. I give you 1 of the Top 10 Albums of 2017, Long live MAN ROCK!
01. family courts
02. bruce hated puppies
03. slap bass hunks
04. national insurance
05. other men's wives
06. bees mode
07. pea (super)
08. footballers have feelings too
09. hallowed be thy naming rights
--Hot Tub Johnnie
California wild fires continued to burn at the Hunnypot get-down. Hot Tub Johnnie started the spark, Michael Levine reinforced our reality with his life’s hard song selections. RahRah’s set saw the flames engulf the club, Georgi Kay had the lone wolfs howling. Kozze added pop fueled gas to the flames. Chanel & The Circus had us bouncing and fire walking over hot coals. Al K (Whoalk) closed out the live performances with introspective and inspirational rhymes. The Hot Tub dance party turned The Mint into Hunnypot’s own version of Burning Man. 10-16-2017
Michael Levine has been widely regarded as one of the world's premier branding and media expert for the last thirty years. He has represented a record breaking 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners, and 43 New York Times best-sellers, authored 19 books (including 5 best sellers such as "Broken Windows, Broken Business" and "Guerrilla P.R."), and appeared on countless TV shows as a media expert including regular slots on "Good Morning, America" and "The Today Show" for the last 20 years. His work has also included media council to former presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Born with dyslexia, Levine is also the only person without a college degree to lecture at both Harvard and Oxford University. According to his success as a publicist, Michael Levine has also become a sought after public speaker. And through his career at Levine Communications Office (LCO) he represented many celebrity clients including David Bowie, Sandra Bullock, Michael J. Fox, Demi Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Prince and Barbra Streisand among many others. Levine even represented the King of Pop Michael Jackson in 93 & 94'!
RahRah is a multi-talented Singer, Writer, Producer, Artist and Musician. Based in Los Angeles. She's finding success with several singles including the awesome track "Midnight Vibes".
To my past, current, and future RahMixers: I want to take this time to introduce to you a part of my “everyday life”… my diary. My music is here to make you feel and understand I’m just like you. I’d like to thank every single one of you that have joined me on my journey. I thank you from the bottom of mi Corazon for your support. My #1 goal is to make people of all ages enjoy my sound.
Let’s do this, Let’s have fun. -Rah.
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With a love for creating and looping electronic beats, bass, synths and vocal chops - GEORGI KAY is a British-Australian artist based in LA who has received multiple awards for her original work, songwriting and collaborations over the years. She has won both an ARIA award, multiple APRA awards and received a Grammy nomination. Her voice has featured in numerous DJ sets worldwide by some of music’s biggest names and she has collaborated with international EDM/dance artists including Tiesto, Kaskade, Steve Aoki, David Ghetta, Lipless, M-Phazes and many more. Along with EDM collaborations, Georgi has also acted in and written for several films and TV series, often offering her voice and original songs as main titles or featured throughout. Gathering inspiration from old sci-fi and horror films, elements of deep house, 80’s inspired synths and a love for the weird and the macabre - audiences around the world have been seduced by GEORGI’s hypnotic and energetic live shows, her brooding, husky vocal tones and her honest, symbolic and often ambiguous songwriting – always leaving them wanting more.
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Kozze is a contemporary Hip-Hop and R&B artist setting the pace for the popular music landscape in 2017. He is a Multi-Instrumentalist who writes, produces, performs and engineers most of his material. His second EP “Sellouts” delivers introspective themes of Life, Love and Triumph in today’s complicated world. This is the perfect follow up to his 2016 debut, “Episodes” which offered an array of haunting vocal melodies and syncopated rhythmic patterns, infused with soulful, inspired vocals and melodies. “Sellouts” puts a calculated spin on the formula that made “Episodes” such a stand-out record. "Kozze" began his musical career in several touring rock projects for which he served as lead vocalist and songwriter, but has always had the passion, affinity and talent for R&B and Hip Hop.
Kozze is currently back in the lab working on more great music as well as the video for the first single on “Sellouts”, the mid-tempo banger titled “Bounce”. Stay tuned to Kozze’s official website, Instagram, and twitter for upcoming releases, tour dates, videos and announcements.
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(Pronounced Woke), Al K is a 22 year old artist from Long Beach California, his debut album simplicity has over 63k streams and counting. The 6'5 rapper also enjoys the sport of basketball, some of his main music influences are Andre 3000, Mick Jenkins, Boogie,H.E.R, and Bryson Tiller. Whoalk has an album set to drop September 8th, 2017 tilted I Love Her. Growing up in Long Beach on the northern side frowning up with the likes of Vince Staples, O.T Genesis. He chose to oppose the gang life culture and stay focused on sports and Music.
Princess Vitarah is ready to put that killer pussy to work and take out Trump. Hunnypot Approved, Vitarahian 4 Life!