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The event yesterday at Independent Records was outstanding! Freebies, music and of course all things Beatles!!
Gina Kavali DJ at KKFM really put together a great event to celebrate Beatles 09-09-09! I have never seen anyone in the industry with the passion that Gina has for the Beatles!
Tony Kishman who plays Paul McCartney in the Beatles show “All You Need is Love” made the trip to Colorado Springs for the day to help celebrate this special day in Beatles history!
Gina and Tony spent the time interviewing and talking to all the folks that made their way in and out to buy the Beatles Remastered Boxset…which incidently Independant Records sold out while we were there….
Tony Kishman will be back into Colorado Springs on Saturday September 12th for the “All You Need Is Love” Beatles Musical at Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs!
Tickets are on sale at Pikes Peak Center and KKFM
The show is at 8:00 and the doors are open at

beatles-party-30-final.mp3 September 9th, 2009 is an exciting day in the the game and music worlds, … the highly anticipated game being launched,Beatles Rock Band and quite the marketing strategy that we are seeing the Beatles historic release of a CD box set of their entire catalog, digitally re-mastered for the first time.
Imagine the Beatles digitally remastered music all in one place for you to enjoy!
Every city in America is taking part in some way to celebrate the Beatles Rock Band Game Release partnering the Beatles Remastered collection… and it is no different in Colorado Springs CO.
Gina Kavali KKFM will be broadcasting a 3 hour show at Independent Records, with a special guest Tony Kishman who plays Paul McCartney… and this guy is a ringer for Paul. from the “All You Need is Love” Beatles Musical. Tony will be spending time with Gina and the Beatle fans, celebrating this special occasion..

Lots of activities are planned… so come and join us SEPTEMBER 9th, 2009 @ Independent Records on Platte Ave.

Review by Novo Metal – Matheus Vieira – 10

“What a band! This Dare to Dream, second effort from Shadowside, is really impressive. The level they have reached is above regular and the evolution from Theatre of Shadows to this one is so big that it makes me say it without a doubt: Shadowside are the best Brazilian band nowadays.

Dare to Dream really deserves to be listened to and Shadowside, respected as a great band. I say that because as well as having this CD in hands, I also had the opportunity to check them out live and saw that their ‘firepower’ on stage is even bigger.

There is no way out. Gold medal. Deserving of lots of applause and of course, maximum score.”

Music and Reviews
“Otherside of Clearview” is a extraordinary band up and coming band, out of Fort Collins Colorado. A group of wildly talened young men who are not strangers to writing great music or working hard at their craft, giving up nothing to create their own unique sound of music. I am blown away by the songs here in their debut album they bring us the best of what is out in the music scene today!

The first track, “Space Flight of the Troubadours” … you are barely able to hear the first few tinkling bars of music… the music build here is slow folks, moving onto a drum beat that has your head bopping, toe tapping, you can’t help but want to get up and dance with anyone who is handy … Spectacularly strong vox by Matt Luizza, throughout the album, this kid has a set of lungs on him… proven over and over again in later tracks.

The title track “Sweet Release” starts out strong and then explodes into Rock/Pop music fest, the lyrics only are made better by once again Matt Luizza’s voice… can’t say enough about the talent here…being backed by a well qualified talented band…

“Suicide Polictico” is a beat driven song that changes tempo, but still pushing the beat … love this song, reminiscent of ‘war song’ lyric’s speaking of dissatisfaction or warning lyrics to what is going on in the world… but with better written music than what we heard in past era’s.
“One for the Road” is another one of my favorite tracks on the album, the music and the lyrics swirl around in your head, can’t quite hear enough… with a surprise at the end of the song that will make you put this song and hit replay again and again.

Otherside of Clearview “Sweet Release is a “Outstanding, Stellar ” First Effort! Not a bad song in the bunch!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! “Sweet Release is in my Top Ten for 2009~ These boys are definitely On the Road to success! … listen to the sample below

Marlene Palumbo ~ Indienink Music

The sudden death of Michael Jackson brings on different emotions to all of us. One thing important here is that we each are entitled to our oppinions. I would like to remember this talented man, troubled with problems, like the rest of us for the great music that he gave us over the years. We all know where we were when we heard our favorite song… as we all know where we were the day he died.
We have lost a unique talent, and here is one of my favorite video’s that I just found on YouTube.
Please look at the production and spectacular talent that we have lost.

Well with the New Year comes new music… and I am happy to say that Gary Dean Smiths CD – “No Liquor” is a Southern Rock meets Folk Rock… I like the sounds here and I am sure that you will as well… Check out the review below and listen at Indienink.com

“No Liquor” …. sweet sounds here folks! The first few chords in the song “No Liquor” remind me of “Rascal Flatts” song Stand.Albeit for just for a few brief moments, than G.D. Smith opens up and brings forth smooth raspy vocals that is very enjoyable to hear.music to my ears… Not surprisingly, Smith has a been influenced by some of the greatest artists, but creates all the influence into his own brand of good music. Listen to “Tumbledown” I definitely love hearing undertones of Bruce Springsteen in another time. Smith is a very talented musician and proves it to the rest of us who have the pleasure of listening “No Liquor”. This is definitely in my “Top Ten” for 2009!

There will be more great music coming up this week…