A WORD FROM... Lucky Diaz

And now a word from my good friend and talented musician, Lucky Diaz.

Hi all,

Room 5 has offered me a residency on Sunday nights! My slot is at 8:00 starting this Sunday.
So if you or your friends are twiddling your thumbs with nothing to do come on by. As always I appreciate your support.
The Hitchcock Soundtracks (formerly "The Wonder Twin Powers") also have a show coming up 10/17 @ 10PM which is a friday so catch the whole band then!
We're working on our first EP so look for it soon.

Please pass this along to anyone you think may be interested. I hope you and your families are doing great!

Thanks all!

www.luckydiazmusic.com
www.myspace.com/luckydiaz
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lucky-Diaz/22535180158

The Residency Begins...

Experience it.

DISCOVER: Five A.M.

Hey all! New band to check out! From Northern California (Hey! Northern Cali girl here! Woo!) they are called Five A.M.

I have been listening to their newest album, Raise The Sun. That is some seriously good stuff! My favorite tracks are "Be Still" and "Fall Apart", although I enjoy the whole album overall. The lyrics are insightful and some songs seem to have a bit of a spiritual tone without being religiously overzealous. Which, I dig completely. I love songs that connect with me that way. This album has plenty of that.

I love the raspiness (is that a word?) of Trent Yaconelli's voice. The message he delivers is conveyed with raw passion. The music is edgy and fervent, yet with soulful moments. A definite must listen to album!

Band members are:

• Trent Yaconelli : Lead Vocals and Guitar
• Zach Hammer : Lead Guitar and Vocals
• Jason McGrath : Bass
• Jed Friesen : Drums
• Benjie Kushins : Piano, Keys and Percussion

They are touring with Sister Hazel. All you lucky Californians... go see what date/location is nearest you! Meanwhile, I have to wait 'til they come out to Georgia! For more info about the band and the tour...

www.myspace.com/fiveam
www.fiveam.com

Have a listen to this emerging and talented band. Their stuff is available on iTunes: Click HERE to check it out. I've already put the tunes into heavy rotation on my iPod!

MARK IT: Lucky Diaz at Room 5

Friday, September 5, 2008
8:40pm - 9:10pm
Room 5
143 N. La Brea Ave
Hollywood, CA

www.luckydiazmusic.com

www.myspace.com/luckydiazmusic

www.room5lounge.com

A great friend of mine and an extroardinarily talented musician. Lucky Diaz is performing a solo show this Friday night! If you are in the Los Angeles area (or even if not!) don't miss the opportunity to check out Lucky's magic... uh, music... Same difference. :)

LIST: Favorite Female Artists

I write a lot about my favorite bands and singers, who tend to mostly be male. So, in recognition of the women that inspire me, here is the list of my absolute favorite female singer-songwriters (in no particular order)

• Antje Duvekot - www.antjeduvekot.com
  
• Aimee Mann - www.aimeemann.com
  
• Chantal Kreviazuk - www.chantalkreviazuk.com
  
• Adele - www.adeleus.com
  
• Catie Curtis - www.catiecurtis.com
  
• Katie Reider - www.katiereider.com
  
• Beth Orton - www.bethorton.co.uk
  
• Bic Runga - www.bicrunga.com
  
• Natasha Bedingfield - www.natashabedingfield.com
  
• Lisa Loeb - www.lisaloeb.com
  

Check them out!

SPECIAL: In Memory of LeRoi Moore

LEROI MOORE 1961-2008

What a tragic loss to music, and the world. LeRoi Moore of Dave Matthews Band passed away yesterday. DMB is one of my favorites, and though it's been almost 5 years since the last show I attended, I've been fortunate enough to have experienced 7 live shows in various venues. LeRoi Moore's talents on the saxophone were magical and passion filled. He contributed greatly to the distinct sound that is DMB. He will be truly missed.

We are deeply saddened that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. LeRoi had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program.

Official statement from
warehouse.davematthewsband.com and davematthewsband.com

SPECIAL: Billy Corgan

Dammit, I love this man.

That's all.

LIST: 8 Reasons to Discover Jeff Krantz' music

Jeff Krantz - Live at The Bedford
London - July 2008

1. The man can write!
As Cat Stevens’ has said “Jeff’s lyrics are meaningful and clear”.

2. The man can play!
His fingers play that guitar with a touch of magic.

3. The man can sing!
Are you kidding? That velvety voice? Enough said.

4 - 8. can be found at http://www. myspace. com/jeffkrantz

They are:
* Alone
* Wasteland
* Phases
* Your Ways
* Last Goodbye

So go check him out already!

Jeff on last. fm
www.last.fm/user/Jeff_Krantz

Jeff’s Music Profile
www.last.fm/music/Jeff+Krantz

Jeff Krantz Music Group
www.last.fm/group/Jeff+Krantz+Music

Jeff on myspace
www.myspace.com/jeffkrantz

Official Website
www.jeffkrantzmusic.com


I heart Jeff Krantz!