November 26, 2007, 4:46 pm
There's no place like the Ballroom for the Holidays
Weren't you just trying to figure out what to buy your friend who has everything?
November 21, 2007, 11:25 am
Let's Duet Together
The Exotic Family never seems to rest - just take The Priestess and The Fool, for example. Brian Grosz and Meredith DiMenna have come together (along with a bevy of ER backing musicians) to record a series of duet cover-songs from over the years. They've dabbled in a little bit of everything, from the classic Ella and Louis gem "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You?" all the way up to "Back and Forth" from modern day retro-rockers, Earl Greyhound.
The six-song EP, titled "A Minor Work," is slated for a January release and we might even just make it available for free for a limited time. After all, it worked for Radiohead...
Go check out their myspace account -
myspace.com/thepriestessandthefool
The six-song EP, titled "A Minor Work," is slated for a January release and we might even just make it available for free for a limited time. After all, it worked for Radiohead...
Go check out their myspace account -
myspace.com/thepriestessandthefool
November 7, 2007, 3:01 pm
Great Reviews are Good News for Exotic
Pack leader of Dogs of Winter, Brian Grosz' solo debut "Bedlam Nights" has done more than just impress Twisted Sister frontman and talk radio host Dee Snider...
"Clever instrumentation and experimental vocalization a la Mike Patton...Grosz's distinct voice and phrasings shine brighter than usual, revealing the underbelly of the life you only can see in the shadows of the elevated train or through the thick fog of the city late at night."
- Mike SOS, 3:16 Productions
Read the Pop Syndicate review here
Saint Bernadette continues their musical pilgrimage towards heaven, and they've now been canonized by the Bible of Music with 4 out of 5 stars...
"Turn the lights down low, burn some incense, and lose yourself in Saint Bernadette's intense yet lithe charms."
-Allmusic.com
Read the scripture here
If you're still feeling that hunger in your soul it's because you haven't yet experienced Jar-e's "War Songs and The Muse"...
"Anyone who’s caught one of Jar-e’s recent shows—lush with keys, horns and lyrically emotive vocals—can vouch for the performers’ uncanny skill at distilling the best of vintage Motown and finishing it with tasteful, modern touches."
-Alli Marshall, Mountain Xpress
Check out the full feast here
July 29, 2007, 8:46 pm
BRIAN GROSZ DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST
Drinking, mouthing off, barbecuing, playing music, and all while wearing a pretty yellow apron . . .
July 27, 2007, 2:39 pm
Rave Reviews for Brian Grosz
Brian Grosz continues to capture audiences of surprising musical persuasions, creating songs "about topics that most people don't like to think about... in a way that is engaging to even the most unlikely of listeners."
Billboard Mobile Beat Blogger and "unlikely listener" Dave Chung gives a fantastic review to Brian's performance at the Cat Club in West Hollywood, CA:
"The very haunting, near jazz-like sound paired with Brian's controlled use of his lower register... made it obvious that this show was going to be unlike any other that I had ever attended... [I]t became progressively more clear to me why fans gravitate towards Grosz's dark brand of rock music."
Check out the entire dazzling review here, and don't forget to stay posted on upcoming performances by Brian Grosz!
July 9, 2007, 3:51 pm
FREE Sweetport Summer Concert Series 2007 Dates
Friday July 20, 2007 Ashford & Simpsn @ McLevy Green 6 pm
Friday July 27, 2007 Eddie Palmieri @ McLevy Green 6 pm
Friday August 3, 2007 Living Colour & Native Lands @ McLevy Green 6 pm
July 3, 2007, 11:30 am
jar-e rocks WNCW
Be sure to check out jar-e's live in-studio sessions from WNCW, "the tastemaker" out of North Carolina by clicking on the links below!!!
June 26, 2007, 3:42 pm
"BEDLAM NIGHTS" BY BRIAN GROSZ - OUT TODAY!
Our gristled Prince of Doom and Gloom, BRIAN GROSZ, dropped his solo debut LP today! It's dark. It's dirty. It's 11 delicious tracks of heartache, despair and cirrhosis. Get your very own copy at CD Baby or amazon.com!
And don't forget to come celebrate this latest arrival to our catalog with a live performance tomorrow night at Brooklyn's Luna Lounge.
CD RELEASE PARTY
WED - JUNE 27th - 7:30pm
Brian Grosz & The Bad Idea
Luna Lounge
361 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY
And don't forget to come celebrate this latest arrival to our catalog with a live performance tomorrow night at Brooklyn's Luna Lounge.
CD RELEASE PARTY
WED - JUNE 27th - 7:30pm
Brian Grosz & The Bad Idea
Luna Lounge
361 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY
May 4, 2007, 2:56 pm
Exotic Goes to Cannes
Yesterday the winners of the Moving Pictures Magazine Short Film Contest – Spring – 2007, Cannes Edition were announced. Roland Becerra (whom Exotic followers will know as the cover artist of J. DiMenna's "Awkward Buildings" LP and the director of his video for "Preacher") and his short film DEAR BEAUTIFUL were selected by the judges as the ANIMATION PRIZE WINNER. The winner in each category will be flown to the Cannes Film Festival later this month, and their work will be featured in the Moving Pictures section of the Short Film Corner at the Festival.
Exotic is so proud and excited to be a part of this project. Our in-house producer, Keith "Touch" Saunders, was responsible for the original music composition, sound recording, sound mixing and foley. J. DiMenna's song "To Meet You" features prominently in the opening sequence. And Tom DiMenna's voice appears throughout as the sound of the media weighing in on the film's strange events.
Voting is still open for the The audience Choice Award, so please visit the website, check out the short, and give your vote.
Click here to view Roland's Short film DEAR BEAUTIFUL
PLEASE NOTE- the page is getting lots of traffic so if the movie player doesn't appear -hit refresh/reload on your browser until it does.
To Vote for Roland's Film:
Email: shorts@mpgcorp.net
"I'm writing this email to vote for DEAR BEAUTIFUL as my pic for the Audience Choice Award"
A BIG thank you to all our friends & loved ones who have already voted!!
We soooo appreciate your support!!
Exotic is so proud and excited to be a part of this project. Our in-house producer, Keith "Touch" Saunders, was responsible for the original music composition, sound recording, sound mixing and foley. J. DiMenna's song "To Meet You" features prominently in the opening sequence. And Tom DiMenna's voice appears throughout as the sound of the media weighing in on the film's strange events.
Voting is still open for the The audience Choice Award, so please visit the website, check out the short, and give your vote.
Click here to view Roland's Short film DEAR BEAUTIFUL
PLEASE NOTE- the page is getting lots of traffic so if the movie player doesn't appear -hit refresh/reload on your browser until it does.
To Vote for Roland's Film:
Email: shorts@mpgcorp.net
"I'm writing this email to vote for DEAR BEAUTIFUL as my pic for the Audience Choice Award"
A BIG thank you to all our friends & loved ones who have already voted!!
We soooo appreciate your support!!
April 17, 2007, 10:25 am
JAR-E "WAR SONGS AND THE MUSE" OUT TODAY
Exotic Recordings' favorite world traveler and keeper of the good news, jar-e celebrates the release today of his new album "War Songs and the Muse". This 11-song offering is a six course meal of an album, complete with pre-party, dance floor, palette cleansing transitions and after party cool-down.
Pick one up at a store near you!
Pick one up at a store near you!
April 17, 2007, 10:22 am
"Ode to Fredo" sweeps the Ivies
That's right, 'Ode to Fredo' continues to win over the hearts and minds of film lovers all over the nation as well as more accolades from decision-makers and insiders. This weekend, 'Ode to Fredo' won best film in the Comedy category at the Ivy League Film Festival, a very chi-chi get together of Ivy Leaguers and wannabes (we don't judge here at O'Daniel as our family contains members of both categories) that you can read more about here.
Esteemed judges and panel members included Sarah Flack (editor - Marie Antoinette), Doug Liman (director - Swingers), Larry Andries (producer - Six Feet Under) and a host of other people we've always wanted to know.
Our good pal and 'Ode to Fredo' co-director, Zeke Hawkins, was there to soak up the accolades and reports say that he has grown two inches as a result of the experience. His roomates have cut open the doorway to make sure he can get in the apartment when he returns.
Esteemed judges and panel members included Sarah Flack (editor - Marie Antoinette), Doug Liman (director - Swingers), Larry Andries (producer - Six Feet Under) and a host of other people we've always wanted to know.
Our good pal and 'Ode to Fredo' co-director, Zeke Hawkins, was there to soak up the accolades and reports say that he has grown two inches as a result of the experience. His roomates have cut open the doorway to make sure he can get in the apartment when he returns.
April 12, 2007, 11:53 am
Meredith Nails It
Meredith, lead singer of Saint Bernadette, made a little known appearance on the new album from NY DJ Black Panther that was called out in a recent review on popmatters.com.
According to the trendsetting website "Meredith DiMenna nails her vocals on the title track".
Meredith is one of an incredible list of guest appearances including M.F. Grimm, Maya Azucena, and M-1 of Dead Prez.
Read for yourself here.
According to the trendsetting website "Meredith DiMenna nails her vocals on the title track".
Meredith is one of an incredible list of guest appearances including M.F. Grimm, Maya Azucena, and M-1 of Dead Prez.
Read for yourself here.
April 5, 2007, 1:08 pm
jar-e CD RELEASE PARTY TONIGHT
Our favorite soul-searching globetrotter will celebrate the upcoming release of his masterpiece "War Songs and the Muse", tonight in his musical hometown of Asheville, NC.
The Mountain XPress says you should go because "No one can say this bilingual artist hasn´t done his homework; jar-e channeled his experiences living in Mexico, Greece, England and Cuba to make this jumpy, modish disc." Read the good news here.
Tonight's festivities feature guest performances from other Asheville notables including Pierce Edens & Seth Kauffman, so get on out!
TONIGHT
April 5th
8 pm
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville, NC
$6
Check out tracks from jar's new album and leave him a nice note here at Myspace.
"War Songs and the Muse" comes out April 17th!
The Mountain XPress says you should go because "No one can say this bilingual artist hasn´t done his homework; jar-e channeled his experiences living in Mexico, Greece, England and Cuba to make this jumpy, modish disc." Read the good news here.
Tonight's festivities feature guest performances from other Asheville notables including Pierce Edens & Seth Kauffman, so get on out!
TONIGHT
April 5th
8 pm
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville, NC
$6
Check out tracks from jar's new album and leave him a nice note here at Myspace.
"War Songs and the Muse" comes out April 17th!
March 19, 2007, 3:49 pm
Eddie Pep on Conan, Kimmel and Silverman
Eddie Pepitone made the rounds this month with appearances from coast to coast on the who's who of comedy TV.
He reprised his role of the "upset audience member" a crowd favorite on Conan before heading off to take part in Tell Your Friends! a weekly show that Time Out NY says is a "Don't Miss". Eddie participated with Todd Hanson, head writer for The Onion, Leo Allen, Brian Riley and more.
He appeared for a week as "Eddie the Red Carpet" for the pre-Oscar lead up on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE. Check it out - here!
Somehwere after that he also appeared as himself on the runaway comedy hit "The Sarah Silverman Program".
I'm telling you, we can't keep track of this guy.
He reprised his role of the "upset audience member" a crowd favorite on Conan before heading off to take part in Tell Your Friends! a weekly show that Time Out NY says is a "Don't Miss". Eddie participated with Todd Hanson, head writer for The Onion, Leo Allen, Brian Riley and more.
He appeared for a week as "Eddie the Red Carpet" for the pre-Oscar lead up on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE. Check it out - here!
Somehwere after that he also appeared as himself on the runaway comedy hit "The Sarah Silverman Program".
I'm telling you, we can't keep track of this guy.
February 3, 2007, 7:04 pm
Ode to Fredo sweeps the nation
"Ode to Fredo", the video sensation by Exotic artist, Tom DiMenna, and produced by the Hawkins Brothers production team, continues to charm the blogosphere and the viral video nation with front page features on iFilm.com and MSN Videos.
Peep it here at iFilm.
And if you long for Fredo during those long days at the office, visit ITunes now to buy your own copy of this mafia classic.
Peep it here at iFilm.
And if you long for Fredo during those long days at the office, visit ITunes now to buy your own copy of this mafia classic.
January 5, 2007, 12:15 pm
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED TOUTS TOM DIMENNA
December 19, 2006, 4:35 pm
Touch in the Sun
Did you know Touch was in Key West all summer long? Well, neither did he. For several seasons now, Touch's beats have had audiences' heads nodding through drunken pillow fights and breakup scenes on MTV's Real World. If you've suspected that sound was familiar, then you've definitely been watching too much reality TV...but you were right.
Touch's music has also been featured on over 14 episodes of Real World (Austin and Hawaii), and Inferno.
It's these small contributions from the world of pop culture that keep our small company alive. Thanks MTV!
Touch's music has also been featured on over 14 episodes of Real World (Austin and Hawaii), and Inferno.
It's these small contributions from the world of pop culture that keep our small company alive. Thanks MTV!
December 8, 2006, 2:30 pm
EDDIE PEPITONE ON JIMMY KIMMEL
For those of you who may have tuned in Dec. 5th, we offer our heartfelt apologies. Eddie's appearance on Kimmel has been rescheduled for January 5th. Don't miss it!
November 7, 2006, 5:13 pm
Post CMJ Wrap Up
Exotic Recordings' assault on the world begins now. The rain on our gear was a baptism, the new Exotic, Ice Exotic, Power Exotic . . . you get the idea.
We saw all of you hopefuls, clutching your overstuffed bags of random shit, cutting your fingers on your custom printed cd openers, trying to shove your random cds into the hands of industry people with their heads down trying to walk past you without catching your eye!
That'll never be us, that'll never be us. That'll never be, never be us. NO... NO, NEVER, NEVER, EVER. And don't you EVER THINK IT.
This year we dispensed with all of our hopes and dreams and turned our energies toward what's really important - drinking booze paid for by others more fortunate than ourselves. And when that wasn't available, just drinking booze. We were just looking for a dare to be great situation.
The Oct 31 show was a cool, calm, and collected cocktail party, highlighted by sets from our southern visitors including Tyler Ramsey from North Carolina and These United States from the nation's capital.
The Nov 2 show was family night, with most of Exotic's roster in the house, Meredith's brother and stand-up comedian, Brian DiMenna at the mic, and various and sundry friends and associates keeping the club nice and full all night. We gave them our hearts, they gave us a pen.
Actually, we gave them more than our hearts, as all attendees were sent home with the exclusive CMJ release "The D.I.Y. Diss" featuring clips of your favorite Exotic artists, narrated with critical commentary by comedian Eddie Pepitone, producer Peter Katis, and Dave Schneider of The Zambonis. Nobody thought it would work, but we just described every great success story. You don't believe me? Check it out here.
So the madness is over and we at Exotic are going back to doing what we do best: making music. Because, you know, we don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. We don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, we don't want to do that.
We saw all of you hopefuls, clutching your overstuffed bags of random shit, cutting your fingers on your custom printed cd openers, trying to shove your random cds into the hands of industry people with their heads down trying to walk past you without catching your eye!
That'll never be us, that'll never be us. That'll never be, never be us. NO... NO, NEVER, NEVER, EVER. And don't you EVER THINK IT.
This year we dispensed with all of our hopes and dreams and turned our energies toward what's really important - drinking booze paid for by others more fortunate than ourselves. And when that wasn't available, just drinking booze. We were just looking for a dare to be great situation.
The Oct 31 show was a cool, calm, and collected cocktail party, highlighted by sets from our southern visitors including Tyler Ramsey from North Carolina and These United States from the nation's capital.
The Nov 2 show was family night, with most of Exotic's roster in the house, Meredith's brother and stand-up comedian, Brian DiMenna at the mic, and various and sundry friends and associates keeping the club nice and full all night. We gave them our hearts, they gave us a pen.
Actually, we gave them more than our hearts, as all attendees were sent home with the exclusive CMJ release "The D.I.Y. Diss" featuring clips of your favorite Exotic artists, narrated with critical commentary by comedian Eddie Pepitone, producer Peter Katis, and Dave Schneider of The Zambonis. Nobody thought it would work, but we just described every great success story. You don't believe me? Check it out here.
So the madness is over and we at Exotic are going back to doing what we do best: making music. Because, you know, we don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. We don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, we don't want to do that.
October 10, 2006, 8:14 pm
Eddie Pepitone on Myspace Comedy
The Vancouver blogs are still buzzing about Eddie Pepitone's performances at September's Vancouver Comedy Festival: "Eddie Pepitone just rocked the joint . . ."; "Eddie Pepitone was his usual hilarious self"; "He did at least fifteen minutes but I know everyone wished he would have done more" and Myspace has answered the call. Check out the Featured Comedians on the front page of Myspace Comedy and get to know Eddie personally.
October 4, 2006, 10:58 am
On the Road Again
J and the band are heading back on the road with plenty of places to catch them live.
Here's the list for now, but check the Myspace because new dates are being added all the time:
Oct 4 2006, Tonic, New York, NY
Oct 7 2006, The Deli Launch Party - Galapagos, Brooklyn, NY
Oct 19 2006, Cafe Nine, New Haven, CT
Oct 24 2006, Hogs and Kisses, Lake Geneva, WI
Oct 25 2006, The Modern Exchange, Southgate, MI
Oct 26 2006, MP Shows - Details TBA, Chicago, IL
Oct 31 2006, CMJ Music Marathon - Mo Pitkins, New York, NY
Nov 2 2006, CMJ Music Marathon - Fat Baby, New York, NY
Nov 4 2006, Metropolis Records, Torrington, CT
Nov 9 2006, Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA
Nov 11 2006, The Basement, Nashville, TN
Nov 13 2006, Tasty World, Athens, GA
Nov 14 2006, Relative Theory Records, Norfolk, VA
Dec 3 2006, Melody Inn, Indianapolis, IN
Dec 6 2006, Liberty D's, Norman, OK
Dec 7 2006, Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM
Dec 8 2006, Plush Tucson, AZ
Dec 14 2006, KRTU San Antonio, TX
Dec 15 2006, Cell Block Mobile, AL
Dec 17 2006, The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC
Here's the list for now, but check the Myspace because new dates are being added all the time:
Oct 4 2006, Tonic, New York, NY
Oct 7 2006, The Deli Launch Party - Galapagos, Brooklyn, NY
Oct 19 2006, Cafe Nine, New Haven, CT
Oct 24 2006, Hogs and Kisses, Lake Geneva, WI
Oct 25 2006, The Modern Exchange, Southgate, MI
Oct 26 2006, MP Shows - Details TBA, Chicago, IL
Oct 31 2006, CMJ Music Marathon - Mo Pitkins, New York, NY
Nov 2 2006, CMJ Music Marathon - Fat Baby, New York, NY
Nov 4 2006, Metropolis Records, Torrington, CT
Nov 9 2006, Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA
Nov 11 2006, The Basement, Nashville, TN
Nov 13 2006, Tasty World, Athens, GA
Nov 14 2006, Relative Theory Records, Norfolk, VA
Dec 3 2006, Melody Inn, Indianapolis, IN
Dec 6 2006, Liberty D's, Norman, OK
Dec 7 2006, Launchpad, Albuquerque, NM
Dec 8 2006, Plush Tucson, AZ
Dec 14 2006, KRTU San Antonio, TX
Dec 15 2006, Cell Block Mobile, AL
Dec 17 2006, The Grey Eagle Asheville, NC
September 17, 2006, 5:41 pm
HEY PEPITONE - YOUR ALBUM COMES OUT NOVEMBER 14TH
Eddie Pepitone - comic of a thousand characters - will release his debut comedy cd "The Big Push" November 14th. We've been living and breathing Pepitone for nearly a month now to get this in shape for you and it is one tasty morsel.
Eddie will be appearing next week at the Vancouver Comedy Festival - a huge event featuring everyone you can imagine including David Cross, The Comedians of Comedy, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofolo and zillions of others. Check the schedule for Eddie's performances here.
Check Eddie's MySpace for clips from The Big Push, ringtones, and information about all of his upcoming shows. And keep an eye out for his debut performance at the CMJ Music Marathon - hosting the Exotic Recordings showcase November 2nd!
Eddie will be appearing next week at the Vancouver Comedy Festival - a huge event featuring everyone you can imagine including David Cross, The Comedians of Comedy, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofolo and zillions of others. Check the schedule for Eddie's performances here.
Check Eddie's MySpace for clips from The Big Push, ringtones, and information about all of his upcoming shows. And keep an eye out for his debut performance at the CMJ Music Marathon - hosting the Exotic Recordings showcase November 2nd!
August 1, 2006, 4:04 pm
TED LEO AND THE PHARMACISTS
Exotic is so excited to be producing the summer concert edition of BRIDGEPORT ABOVE GROUND featuring Ted Leo and the Pharmacists! This free, outdoor event features a full line up of excellent CT bands, a special appearance by the CT RollerGirls and temporary skate ramps provided by Rampage.
Saturday, August 12th
3 pm to 10 pm
Baldwin Plaza, Bridgeport, CT
corner of Fairfield Ave and Broad St.
FREE!
for more info, visit the MySpace
Also featuring: THE ALTERNATE ROUTES
with
Planeside
The Mountain Movers
Titles
The Zambonis
J. DiMenna
Many thanks to our sponsors, Bridgeport DSSD, the City of Bridgeport, TD Banknorth, RBS, Urban Green Builders, Cafe Roma and Riot Act Media.
Saturday, August 12th
3 pm to 10 pm
Baldwin Plaza, Bridgeport, CT
corner of Fairfield Ave and Broad St.
FREE!
for more info, visit the MySpace
Also featuring: THE ALTERNATE ROUTES
with
Planeside
The Mountain Movers
Titles
The Zambonis
J. DiMenna
Many thanks to our sponsors, Bridgeport DSSD, the City of Bridgeport, TD Banknorth, RBS, Urban Green Builders, Cafe Roma and Riot Act Media.
July 12, 2006, 4:17 pm
J. DIMENNA IN THE NEWS
Shooting is complete on J DiMenna's new video for "Getting All You Want". The video was conceived and realized by producer/director team Zeke and Simon Hawkins and shot on location in luxurious Darien, CT.
In other J. DiMenna news, J and the band departed Sunday July 9th for another round of summer touring after leaving NYC with two great shows at Sin-e and Mercury Lounge. Here's the list, but check the MySpace for more info:
June 26, The Mercury Lounge , New York, NY,
w/ Evermore
June 28, The Outerland, Martha´s Vineyard, MA
July 9, Westville Pub, Asheville, NC
July 11, The Basement Nashville, TN
July 12, Art Bar Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
July 13, Midwest Pop Fest Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA
July 14, Corral Room, Madison, WI
July 15, 400 Bar, Minneapolis, MN
July 17, Kraftbrau Brewery, Kalamazoo, MI
July 18, Lager House, Detroit, MI
July 19, Tranzac, Toronto, CANADA
July 20, The Session , Toronto, CANADA
July 21, Lee´s Palace, Toronto, CANADA
July 24 Zaphod Beeblebrox, Ottawa, CANADA
July 26 Main Hall, Montreal, CANADA
Aug 4, Relative Theory Records, Norfolk, VA
Aug 6, IOTA Club and Café, Washington, DC
Aug 7, XM Café Live, Washington, DC
Aug 12, Bridgeport Above Ground, Bridgeport, CT
w/ Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
In other J. DiMenna news, J and the band departed Sunday July 9th for another round of summer touring after leaving NYC with two great shows at Sin-e and Mercury Lounge. Here's the list, but check the MySpace for more info:
June 26, The Mercury Lounge , New York, NY,
w/ Evermore
June 28, The Outerland, Martha´s Vineyard, MA
July 9, Westville Pub, Asheville, NC
July 11, The Basement Nashville, TN
July 12, Art Bar Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI
July 13, Midwest Pop Fest Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA
July 14, Corral Room, Madison, WI
July 15, 400 Bar, Minneapolis, MN
July 17, Kraftbrau Brewery, Kalamazoo, MI
July 18, Lager House, Detroit, MI
July 19, Tranzac, Toronto, CANADA
July 20, The Session , Toronto, CANADA
July 21, Lee´s Palace, Toronto, CANADA
July 24 Zaphod Beeblebrox, Ottawa, CANADA
July 26 Main Hall, Montreal, CANADA
Aug 4, Relative Theory Records, Norfolk, VA
Aug 6, IOTA Club and Café, Washington, DC
Aug 7, XM Café Live, Washington, DC
Aug 12, Bridgeport Above Ground, Bridgeport, CT
w/ Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
June 12, 2006, 1:47 am
TOO MUCH NEWS TO EVEN REPORT
J's album "Awkward Buildings" got a rousing review from Bill Evans of XM Cafe on XM Radio. They've added 'Prayer Flag' and 'Getting All You Want' to the playlist. XM listeners please tune in!
XM Cafe.
Also, they are loving his album at KXCI in Tucson, AZ and WEQX in Manchester, VT. People who call in and request the album will have our undying love and devotion.
Planeside's video is complete and will be hitting the airwaves throughout July. Preview it now at MySpace.
The Saucers will be back for a rare string of performances in the CT area. Check their MySpace for details and show info.
XM Cafe.
Also, they are loving his album at KXCI in Tucson, AZ and WEQX in Manchester, VT. People who call in and request the album will have our undying love and devotion.
Planeside's video is complete and will be hitting the airwaves throughout July. Preview it now at MySpace.
The Saucers will be back for a rare string of performances in the CT area. Check their MySpace for details and show info.
April 13, 2006, 9:56 pm
COUNTDOWN TO TOUR
C BOOGIE ON NEXT SPIT VOL. 7
Check it out at Spitkicker.
Hosted by Wordsworth/mixed by DJ Balance
1) Intro (prod DJ Balance)
2) Kanye West - Heard Em Say
3) Zion I ft Aceyalone - Borderline
4) Greenhouse Effect ft Murs - They Listen to This
5) Common - The Movement (prod Jay-Dee)
6) Ohmega Watts ft Stro - The Find
7) Kev Brown ft Phonte & Oddisee - Beats N Rhymes
8 ) Pharoahe Monch - Must Be in Love (prod Jay-Dee)
9) MF DOOM ft Talib Kweli - Old School (prod Dangermouse)
10 ) Surreal and DJ Balance - Rebirth of Skill (prod moO)
11) Jurassic 5 ft The Dap Kings - Red Hot
12) Wordsworth - Plane Window
13) Naps N Dreads ft Dutch Massive - Main Vein (prod moO)
14) Saigon ft Sejour & Samson - Struggle
15) Maspyke - No Big Deal
16) Giant Panda - 90s
17) Asamov - Seven
18 ) Pumpkinhead ft Roc Marciano - Swordfish remix (prod Marco Polo)
19) Wordsworth - International
20) Rasco - What Happened to the Game (prod Marco Polo)
21) C Boogie ft Butta Verses - Sickness (prod Jah Freedom)
22) Supastition - Lord Knows
23) Rakim & Talib Kweli - The Getting Up Anthem
24) Slum Village - 1,2
25) Arcee - Ambition (prod Marco Polo)
26) The Procussions - High Powered
27) Outro
Check it out at Spitkicker.
Hosted by Wordsworth/mixed by DJ Balance
1) Intro (prod DJ Balance)
2) Kanye West - Heard Em Say
3) Zion I ft Aceyalone - Borderline
4) Greenhouse Effect ft Murs - They Listen to This
5) Common - The Movement (prod Jay-Dee)
6) Ohmega Watts ft Stro - The Find
7) Kev Brown ft Phonte & Oddisee - Beats N Rhymes
8 ) Pharoahe Monch - Must Be in Love (prod Jay-Dee)
9) MF DOOM ft Talib Kweli - Old School (prod Dangermouse)
10 ) Surreal and DJ Balance - Rebirth of Skill (prod moO)
11) Jurassic 5 ft The Dap Kings - Red Hot
12) Wordsworth - Plane Window
13) Naps N Dreads ft Dutch Massive - Main Vein (prod moO)
14) Saigon ft Sejour & Samson - Struggle
15) Maspyke - No Big Deal
16) Giant Panda - 90s
17) Asamov - Seven
18 ) Pumpkinhead ft Roc Marciano - Swordfish remix (prod Marco Polo)
19) Wordsworth - International
20) Rasco - What Happened to the Game (prod Marco Polo)
21) C Boogie ft Butta Verses - Sickness (prod Jah Freedom)
22) Supastition - Lord Knows
23) Rakim & Talib Kweli - The Getting Up Anthem
24) Slum Village - 1,2
25) Arcee - Ambition (prod Marco Polo)
26) The Procussions - High Powered
27) Outro
April 10, 2006, 3:32 pm
LA comedian and actor Eddie Pepitone visited us on the east coast last week to record his debut comedy CD 'The Big Push'. Eddie is a regular guest on The Conan O´Brien Show, has appeared on Jimmy Kimmell, The Chappelle Show and The Late Show with Craig Ferguson. As an actor, Eddie appeared in the films Old School, Duplex, and Ghost Dog. His other television experience includes the first season of Last Comic Standing, the series Malcolm in the Middle, King of Queens and he is currently in the second season of FX´s hit show Always Sunny, produced by Danny DeVito. And I could even keep on bragging, but I will stop now and refer you to his various websites. Please become Eddie's friend right here
The Big Push will be released this summer on Exotic in association with Backroads Entertainment and Mark Campbell Productions.
The Big Push will be released this summer on Exotic in association with Backroads Entertainment and Mark Campbell Productions.
March 24, 2006, 7:00 pm
J. DiMenna "Awkward Buildings" out March 28
J has been on tour all month previewing his forthcoming album across the U.S. New fan Howe Gelb (Giant Sand) enjoyed his March 11th show in Tucson so much that he returned to lend a hand the following night for the song "Raggedy Ann".
The Weekly Alibi (Albuquerque) said DiMenna, "Plays music that falls somewhere between M. Ward, Django Reinhardt and Tom Waits... Very beautiful songs."
So in celebration of beauty, new friends, and the smell of 4 men in a van, we invite you to join us at Sin-e for some Pabst Blue Ribbon and tortured soul.
INDIE LABEL JONES
brought to you by NY Press and Exotic Recordings:
March 27th
Sin-e
150 Attorney St.
NYC
www.sin-e.com
$8
7:30 pm
FREE PBR FROM 8 - 9
with
GOOD EVENING
MASON DIXON
EMILY ZUZIK
with acoustic performances from PLANESIDE and DOGS OF WINTER
hosted by the one and only TOM DIMENNA
of the P.I.T. Theater, The Onion Radio and No Laughing
with videos all night from - Jascha Ephraim
Visit the MySpace and become J's friend.
The Weekly Alibi (Albuquerque) said DiMenna, "Plays music that falls somewhere between M. Ward, Django Reinhardt and Tom Waits... Very beautiful songs."
So in celebration of beauty, new friends, and the smell of 4 men in a van, we invite you to join us at Sin-e for some Pabst Blue Ribbon and tortured soul.
INDIE LABEL JONES
brought to you by NY Press and Exotic Recordings:
March 27th
Sin-e
150 Attorney St.
NYC
www.sin-e.com
$8
7:30 pm
FREE PBR FROM 8 - 9
with
GOOD EVENING
MASON DIXON
EMILY ZUZIK
with acoustic performances from PLANESIDE and DOGS OF WINTER
hosted by the one and only TOM DIMENNA
of the P.I.T. Theater, The Onion Radio and No Laughing
with videos all night from - Jascha Ephraim
Visit the MySpace and become J's friend.
March 17, 2006, 9:44 am
THE ZAMBONIS ON THE FRONT PAGE OF BLENDER
Visit Blender online and vote for The Zambonis' "Hockey Monkey" as the best hockey song. They are up against some stiff competition - The Foo Fighters, the Monkees, and the Beastie Boys, but so far they are in the lead. Congrats to The Zambonis - this song debuted on Fox after American Idol, as the theme song for the new show, "The Loop". The Zambonis travel next month to Canada to perform the song on "Hockey Village" on CBC.
March 16, 2006, 12:23 pm
NEWS NEWS NEWS
Planeside heads to Kentucky to shoot a video for their song "Two Messages".
Dogs of Winter hosts a post-Patrick's day afternoon acoustic hangover party this Saturday featuring Matt from Earl Greyhound, Dave from Planeside and Alex Walker of Do Shadows Savage?.
J DiMenna comes back from March tour to celebrate the release of "Awkward Buildings" - March 27th at Sin-e . Hosted by Tom DiMenna, the evening will feature guest performances from Mason Dixon, Good Evening, Emily Zuzik, Planeside, Dogs of Winter and of course, the guest of honor. See NY Press Indie Label Jones for all the info.
Jascha Ephraim and J DiMenna head to Baltimore to shoot a video for J's song "Raggedy Ann".
So come on down for the CD release and be on the lookout for a stream of Exotic videos real soon.
Dogs of Winter hosts a post-Patrick's day afternoon acoustic hangover party this Saturday featuring Matt from Earl Greyhound, Dave from Planeside and Alex Walker of Do Shadows Savage?.
J DiMenna comes back from March tour to celebrate the release of "Awkward Buildings" - March 27th at Sin-e . Hosted by Tom DiMenna, the evening will feature guest performances from Mason Dixon, Good Evening, Emily Zuzik, Planeside, Dogs of Winter and of course, the guest of honor. See NY Press Indie Label Jones for all the info.
Jascha Ephraim and J DiMenna head to Baltimore to shoot a video for J's song "Raggedy Ann".
So come on down for the CD release and be on the lookout for a stream of Exotic videos real soon.
March 9, 2006, 8:17 pm
PLANESIDE ALBUM "MILK" OUT NOW
Huge thank you to everyone who came out for Planeside's CD release party at Arlene's on Tuesday. The house was nice and packed and only an hour later, people were making out with people they hardly know. And this is the beauty of rock.
For fans on the East Coast, the album is already available at Bull Moose stores and most Tower stores, look for it everywhere else March 28. In the meantime, you can also buy it here at the Exotic store.
Check their MySpace page for their killer upcoming show with crazy Peelander-Z and their Texas Rock Fest show with buzz band, New Disaster (ex-Riddlin Kids).
We love you. Please drink your MILK.
For fans on the East Coast, the album is already available at Bull Moose stores and most Tower stores, look for it everywhere else March 28. In the meantime, you can also buy it here at the Exotic store.
Check their MySpace page for their killer upcoming show with crazy Peelander-Z and their Texas Rock Fest show with buzz band, New Disaster (ex-Riddlin Kids).
We love you. Please drink your MILK.
February 22, 2006, 3:00 pm
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Dogs of Winter listening party. Check out their fine interview at ROCK CONFIDENTIAL.
The Dogs will join Planeside for their CD release March 7th at Arlene's Grocery. Also on the stage will be an acoustic performance by PILOT TO GUNNER and your hostesses all night long, the lovely ROCK DOLLS. The whole shebang is brought to you by WAV MAGAZINE who just let us know that they are about to change their name, change their look and be distributed all over the planet. We'll have plenty of their mags around, exposing you to the best in art, music, culture and politics. As well as healthy doses of rock, booze, girls, and darkness. Show starts at 8 pm at Arlenes Grocery.
The Dogs will join Planeside for their CD release March 7th at Arlene's Grocery. Also on the stage will be an acoustic performance by PILOT TO GUNNER and your hostesses all night long, the lovely ROCK DOLLS. The whole shebang is brought to you by WAV MAGAZINE who just let us know that they are about to change their name, change their look and be distributed all over the planet. We'll have plenty of their mags around, exposing you to the best in art, music, culture and politics. As well as healthy doses of rock, booze, girls, and darkness. Show starts at 8 pm at Arlenes Grocery.
February 2, 2006, 4:48 pm
PLANESIDE KICKS OFF FEBRUARY TOUR. Another nice headline here for our favorite rock trio who are getting great response from press and radio with spins last week on WCYY 94.1, Portland, ME and WBZT 96.7 Greensboro, SC .
Check their MySpace page for upcoming shows.
Don't miss PLANESIDE on WCYY´s Spinout for an interview on THURS. Mar. 2nd.
Check their MySpace page for upcoming shows.
Don't miss PLANESIDE on WCYY´s Spinout for an interview on THURS. Mar. 2nd.
January 17, 2006, 4:57 pm
The New Year came and went and we worked through the whole thing. In fact, the little elves here at Exotic will be stuffing packages for the next two weeks in a manner that will make Santa's workshop look like a roadside fruit stand.
January news includes the selection of JASCHA EPHRAIM's self-titled album into the CIMS listening booth program, which means that Jascha will be featured in listening booths at 55 stores nationwide. This has us very excited, so check back soon for news about Jascha's full length DVD, '3D Business Trip'.
In other news, PLANESIDE, will be touring the southeast through January and February. Check their MySpace page for details.
Keep an eye out for the Anti-Valentine's day release of Dogs of Winter's inspired cover of Chris Isaak's classic tune "Wicked Game". More news to follow.
For everyone who packed into Bobo's Gallery in Asheville last week for the double bill of J DiMenna and Jar-e - we love you and thank you very much. We are very proud that this show emptied the bar of beer. Great job!
January news includes the selection of JASCHA EPHRAIM's self-titled album into the CIMS listening booth program, which means that Jascha will be featured in listening booths at 55 stores nationwide. This has us very excited, so check back soon for news about Jascha's full length DVD, '3D Business Trip'.
In other news, PLANESIDE, will be touring the southeast through January and February. Check their MySpace page for details.
Keep an eye out for the Anti-Valentine's day release of Dogs of Winter's inspired cover of Chris Isaak's classic tune "Wicked Game". More news to follow.
For everyone who packed into Bobo's Gallery in Asheville last week for the double bill of J DiMenna and Jar-e - we love you and thank you very much. We are very proud that this show emptied the bar of beer. Great job!
December 8, 2005, 2:26 pm
No matter what Bill O'Reilly says, it is the Holiday Season, and we are going to keep it festive for non-believers and the hopelessly deluded alike. How are we going to do this? By lowering prices, of course! So, low we're practically giving it all away. Visit the Exotic Store for bargain basement prices on The Saucers, Jascha Ephraim and the Nervous System. What more could your friends and family ask for than cds of brand new music to open their ears and minds?
In other news, Maude Maggart's show on December 2nd was an AMAZING success. Her performance truly astounded people, sending them out like zombies to the lobby during intermission to snap up her three albums in droves. We can't wait to have her back to Bridgeport this spring.
Keep a look out for Amy Tobin and her new group, A Little Friction, performing December 23rd at Mo Pitkins in NYC. Their new release "When Sparks Fly" will be officially released with a San Francisco event on Valentine's Day 2006.
In other news, Maude Maggart's show on December 2nd was an AMAZING success. Her performance truly astounded people, sending them out like zombies to the lobby during intermission to snap up her three albums in droves. We can't wait to have her back to Bridgeport this spring.
Keep a look out for Amy Tobin and her new group, A Little Friction, performing December 23rd at Mo Pitkins in NYC. Their new release "When Sparks Fly" will be officially released with a San Francisco event on Valentine's Day 2006.
November 11, 2005, 12:00 pm
For the 85 suckers who paid to get into the Dogs of Winter CD release party we send you appreciative howls and whistles in registers that only you can hear. The Dogs did not disappoint, sending audience members reeling into the street, reeking of whiskey and mumbling about spurs. Check out the Dogs' new EP "Cut Down to the Quick" immediately.
October 29, 2005, 9:32 am
For everyone who saw Jascha Ephraim's showcase this year at CMJ, this will come as no surprise, but for everyone else, word is that Jascha's videos for Baby Time/Get With My Girlfriend are causing a stir in the offices of none other than Vice Magazine. For those of you unfamiliar with Vice, it's extremely rare that Vice would be surprised, shocked, or impressed by much, but Jascha has done it. Unfortunately, I cannot show you these videos just yet, first I have to consult with my lawyer and review some internet decency laws, but keep your eyes erect . . . wink wink. Look for Jascha's videos on the Vice Magazine CD/DVD this November.
Things have been surprisingly surprising the past few weeks in Connecticut, what with Moby's art show and the fact that Meredith was brought on stage to sing "Sweet Child O Mine" while Moby rocked along in the part of Slash. Don't believe it? It's all right here. But, honestly that will pale in comparison to the November 18th Bridgeport Above Ground concert when Exotic Recordings will host their personal guitar hero, Marc Ribot, in an exclusive solo concert. Check the events page for details and check the MySpace page for pics from last week's show with Loser's Lounge.
Things have been surprisingly surprising the past few weeks in Connecticut, what with Moby's art show and the fact that Meredith was brought on stage to sing "Sweet Child O Mine" while Moby rocked along in the part of Slash. Don't believe it? It's all right here. But, honestly that will pale in comparison to the November 18th Bridgeport Above Ground concert when Exotic Recordings will host their personal guitar hero, Marc Ribot, in an exclusive solo concert. Check the events page for details and check the MySpace page for pics from last week's show with Loser's Lounge.
October 21, 2005, 9:42 am
Last week's Billy Miles show was a smashing success. 200 fans packed into the playhouse and first got themselves rocked by 17 year old Bridgeport native, Ashliee Luckett who brought the house down. Things were kept rolling by hosts, C Boogie and his man Tre. Billy took the stage and truly won over the crowd - by the end of the night she had sold out of cds and signed autographs for everyone who bought one. Check the MySpace page for pictures.
So, you know the deal, this series is happening - we expect to see you tonight at the Loser's Lounge TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER.
So, you know the deal, this series is happening - we expect to see you tonight at the Loser's Lounge TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER.
October 11, 2005, 7:13 am
Lots of news this week.
C Boogie just finished up a track with the one and only, Butta Verses, who took time out from touring with COMMON and JOHN LEGEND to do this track which will be heard on the NEXT SPIT cd from the fine people at SpitKicker.
Jar-e's been in the studio for two weeks perfecting tracks for his upcoming album with some guest vocals from C Boogie and our friend, Darian Cunning.
Meredith finished up her hook for the title track on the newest album from Black Panther, Brooklyn based DJ who has been featured in Elemental Magazine and whose previous album on Third Earth Records contained cameos from none other than the first lady of underground hip hop, Jean Grae.
Jascha has completed the Tour of Meticulous record keeping, playing to packed houses, drunk retired frat boys, nerdy bookworms, and scarce Canadians. His efforts landed him a 4 star review in URB magazine and the satisfaction of honestly shocking most people who came in contact with his original videos. Look for a sample on the November issue of Vice Magazine's CD/DVD compilation.
Bridgeport Above Ground kicks off this Friday, check the SPECIAL EVENTS page for details. Don't miss this week's performance from the "next big thing", sultry chanteuse Billy Miles.
C Boogie just finished up a track with the one and only, Butta Verses, who took time out from touring with COMMON and JOHN LEGEND to do this track which will be heard on the NEXT SPIT cd from the fine people at SpitKicker.
Jar-e's been in the studio for two weeks perfecting tracks for his upcoming album with some guest vocals from C Boogie and our friend, Darian Cunning.
Meredith finished up her hook for the title track on the newest album from Black Panther, Brooklyn based DJ who has been featured in Elemental Magazine and whose previous album on Third Earth Records contained cameos from none other than the first lady of underground hip hop, Jean Grae.
Jascha has completed the Tour of Meticulous record keeping, playing to packed houses, drunk retired frat boys, nerdy bookworms, and scarce Canadians. His efforts landed him a 4 star review in URB magazine and the satisfaction of honestly shocking most people who came in contact with his original videos. Look for a sample on the November issue of Vice Magazine's CD/DVD compilation.
Bridgeport Above Ground kicks off this Friday, check the SPECIAL EVENTS page for details. Don't miss this week's performance from the "next big thing", sultry chanteuse Billy Miles.
September 20, 2005, 12:37 pm
CMJ is over and we just made it. The steady stream of adrenaline as well as other ingested chemicals proved to be exactly what we needed to jumpstart the fall season. We nearly fainted when we caught Jascha Ephraim's 4 STAR review in this month's URB Magazine, and then we started hyperventilating when our CMJ showcase starlets, My Only Hope, were written up in The Deli, Hits Daily Double, and NY Press. The free SPARKS energy beer/poison that was flowing through the conference gave us the courage to approach people in suits and others with impressive names on their badges until the caffeine/guarana wore off and we were left in a semi-conscious coma with our mouths hanging open. But the music at the Hotel Cafe showcase at the Living Room eased our pain and got us hyped enough to venture into the Vice party at Cake Shop (new favorite venue) where we relished in the sounds of bands that we couldn't see above the heads in the crowd.
Hope to see you all at Mics of the Roundtable on Wednesday night and stay tuned for info on the upcoming shows of Bridgeport Above Ground.
Hope to see you all at Mics of the Roundtable on Wednesday night and stay tuned for info on the upcoming shows of Bridgeport Above Ground.
August 30, 2005, 8:59 am
It was the summer of hip hop and soul, but will be the fall of rock, at least for Exotic Recordings' newest addition to the family, and Fairfield County Weekly's Best Hard Rock Band, Planeside. Coming off a performance at the Toyota Arena, opening for Lit at TUNERWAR , the group just finished remixing some tracks from their upcoming album, at Bushwick Studios, now best known for their mixing work on The Bravery - the most hated, but yet still gold selling (because it sounds so good!) band in rock n roll. We're all gearing up for the CMJ Music Marathon, so don't miss the showcase, September 15th at Don Hill's, where you will see all of Exotic's finest including Planeside, J DiMenna, C Boogie, the first ever NYC appearance of Jascha Ephraim and a visit from our favorite blond, the lovely, Emily Zuzik.
In other news, it was a great week for Mics of the Roundtable - another packed show. Don't miss the next one, SEPTEMBER 21!
In other news, it was a great week for Mics of the Roundtable - another packed show. Don't miss the next one, SEPTEMBER 21!
August 15, 2005, 11:11 am
Well, by now everyone knows that Jaguar Wright got rained on. But not before C Boogie and Lady Bug Mecca did their thing. Don't worry, we will bring Jaguar back to CT and let you all get the chance to hear what 600 people heard during soundcheck on the 12th.
For all of you who missed out on Autumn Ashanti, the six year old poet who blew the whole place away, keep an eye out because you will be seeing plenty more of her in the near future.
Many thanks to everyone who helped out with the event including LA, Rashaad, James, Tim, Don E Productions and staff, Playhouse on the Green, Fairfield Weekly, Culinarian Catering, Jams Deli, Gabriel, the Kultjah family, Read's Artspace, International Performing Arts, James Moss, Ray, Dave Schneider, Tarquin Studios, Jermaine, Danny Williams, Beth Picard, and of course the Downtown Special Services District for making the whole thing possible, especially Leila, Bob Keely, Phil Kuchma and Bill McPhail.
We keep right on going with two events this week, come check us at the Acoustic Cafe - Wednesday night for Mics of the Roundtable and Friday for The Cut. See SPECIAL EVENTS for details.
For all of you who missed out on Autumn Ashanti, the six year old poet who blew the whole place away, keep an eye out because you will be seeing plenty more of her in the near future.
Many thanks to everyone who helped out with the event including LA, Rashaad, James, Tim, Don E Productions and staff, Playhouse on the Green, Fairfield Weekly, Culinarian Catering, Jams Deli, Gabriel, the Kultjah family, Read's Artspace, International Performing Arts, James Moss, Ray, Dave Schneider, Tarquin Studios, Jermaine, Danny Williams, Beth Picard, and of course the Downtown Special Services District for making the whole thing possible, especially Leila, Bob Keely, Phil Kuchma and Bill McPhail.
We keep right on going with two events this week, come check us at the Acoustic Cafe - Wednesday night for Mics of the Roundtable and Friday for The Cut. See SPECIAL EVENTS for details.
August 6, 2005, 11:15 am
UNFORTUNATE NEWS:
BILAL WILL NOT APPEAR AT SWEETPORT MUSIC AND ARTS FEST 8/12/05.
We are very disappointed about this, but the situation is beyond our control.
JAGUAR WRIGHT will still be there in full effect.
LADY BUG MECCA OF DIGABLE PLANETS will be there to perform in Bilal's place.
We hope to see you all there!
BILAL WILL NOT APPEAR AT SWEETPORT MUSIC AND ARTS FEST 8/12/05.
We are very disappointed about this, but the situation is beyond our control.
JAGUAR WRIGHT will still be there in full effect.
LADY BUG MECCA OF DIGABLE PLANETS will be there to perform in Bilal's place.
We hope to see you all there!
August 3, 2005, 4:58 pm
Another crazy week. C Boogie had Mr. Man of the Bush Babies in the studio last night recording a track for the upcoming album. Mr. Man played us some tracks from his upcoming album, he is truly a renaissance man - producing, arranging, singing, and rapping on this new material.
Our concert for the Sweetport Music and Arts Festival is getting plenty of shine in the press. Two cover pages today. Check out the interview and flyer on the front page of Spitkickers.
Also, on the cover of the hometown rag, Fairfield Weekly.
On a side note, don't miss the review of my cousin's restaurant, Coppia, in the same rag!!
Our concert for the Sweetport Music and Arts Festival is getting plenty of shine in the press. Two cover pages today. Check out the interview and flyer on the front page of Spitkickers.
Also, on the cover of the hometown rag, Fairfield Weekly.
On a side note, don't miss the review of my cousin's restaurant, Coppia, in the same rag!!
July 29, 2005, 3:02 pm
New review for Jascha from Synthpop.net. Oh, Jascha you are so un-PC!
July 26, 2005, 3:06 pm
July was packed with events. Thanks to everyone who came out for the premier of The Cut on July15th. The talent was incredible - check here for pictures. The next show is August 19th and features Contraband, 275, 93.7's Tosha Makia, New Era Base, and our very own C Boogie.
Mics of the Roundtable on July 20th was SOLD OUT and had a line down Fairfield Ave. Not bad for a Wednesday night. Stay tuned for the next on August 17th.
Mics of the Roundtable on July 20th was SOLD OUT and had a line down Fairfield Ave. Not bad for a Wednesday night. Stay tuned for the next on August 17th.
July 9, 2005, 7:11 pm
Jascha gets press from coast to coast. Check him out this month in California's The Owl Mag and Baltimore's Music Monthly.
July 7, 2005, 12:31 pm
The Fairfield Weekly Grand Band Slam Poll is on!
Exotic has 4 bands in the running:
Hip Hop - C Boogie
Rock/Soul/Groove - The Saucers
Hard Rock - Planeside
Rock/Pop Rock - The Zambonis
So visit the site and give us your vote:
Weekly Band Slam
I would tell you to vote for our favorite latin rock band, Cosmic Jibaros, but they are running unopposed, so I guess that's a sure thing!
Exotic has 4 bands in the running:
Hip Hop - C Boogie
Rock/Soul/Groove - The Saucers
Hard Rock - Planeside
Rock/Pop Rock - The Zambonis
So visit the site and give us your vote:
Weekly Band Slam
I would tell you to vote for our favorite latin rock band, Cosmic Jibaros, but they are running unopposed, so I guess that's a sure thing!
June 22, 2005, 11:33 am
Nervous System featured in the next issue of Wav Magazine. Now available at Barnes & Nobles, Tower, Virgin, Chapters, and all that fun stuff all across the U.S. and Canada, so go grab yours.
June 7, 2005, 12:59 pm
Music from UAF available now at iTunes.
Click here:
Click here:
June 7, 2005, 12:54 pm
Amy Tobin's EP "4 choices" and the previously unreleased single "Coast" is now available.
Click here to get yours:
Click here to get yours:
May 20, 2005, 2:45 pm
Don't miss C Boogie's first show at the Acoustic Cafe. This show's top secret rehearsals have the whole Exotic family buzzing, we'll all be there, and so should you.
Wednesday, May 25th
9 PM
Acoustic Cafe
2926 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT
$3
Wednesday, May 25th
9 PM
Acoustic Cafe
2926 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT
$3
May 6, 2005, 4:41 pm
Jascha Ephraim's self titled debut is now available at iTunes. 17 tracks guaranteed to wiggle your butt faster than a Fanny Belt and leave a smile plastered on your face for weeks.
Click it:
Click it:
April 8, 2005, 2:24 pm
Jar-e has released a limited edition of "Heartache". This CD is still holding steady on the charts at WPVM, get your copy while they last. Available now at CD BABY .
April 4, 2005, 3:40 pm
Nervous System hits the CMJ hip hop charts at 88.1 WMBR in Cambridge, MA. Look out for them to rock Kingston, NY - April 15th at the Forum Lounge.
March 15, 2005, 4:50 pm
Jar-e's maiden voyage to college radio world got off with a bang. WPVM in Asheville added him to their CMJ playlist and put "Heartache" in their top 20 this week. Look for the hard copy, coming soon, but in the meantime, scoop your single servings on iTunes.
Click
to get the album
Click
to get the album
March 13, 2005, 2:44 pm
Don't miss the Nervous System this Friday in NYC for the hottest Urban Music and Fashion Show. Hosted by DJ Megatron of Hot 97 and featuring performances by Jim Jones and Cam'ron.
9:00 PM at Star Club.
Doors 9:15 / networking 9:30-10:30 / SHOW 10:30 SHARP!
--URBAN FASHION SHOW from ONE OF THE HOTTEST URBAN CLOTHING LINES
--LIVE PERFORMANCE by the BEST UNSIGNED HIP HOP and R&B ARTISTS
--5 CAMERA CREWS! from MNN, Hop Hip Uncensored, Daft Film & MORE!
--FREE CLOTHING~URBAN WEAR GIVEAWAYS ALL NIGHT
--T-SHIRTS, HATS, KEY CHAINS, +MORE !
9:00 PM at Star Club.
Doors 9:15 / networking 9:30-10:30 / SHOW 10:30 SHARP!
--URBAN FASHION SHOW from ONE OF THE HOTTEST URBAN CLOTHING LINES
--LIVE PERFORMANCE by the BEST UNSIGNED HIP HOP and R&B ARTISTS
--5 CAMERA CREWS! from MNN, Hop Hip Uncensored, Daft Film & MORE!
--FREE CLOTHING~URBAN WEAR GIVEAWAYS ALL NIGHT
--T-SHIRTS, HATS, KEY CHAINS, +MORE !
March 7, 2005, 1:19 pm
I said to stay tuned. Who knew it would be so soon. The hip and cheekies of Vice Magazine have seen fit to bless the NS with words of praise. Check it check it here.
March 7, 2005, 10:30 am
February 18, 2005, 9:40 am
A lot of news at Exotic. Three new artists have joined the roster - Amy Tobin, UAF, and Jascha Ephraim. See their artist pages for info.
We have made distribution arrangements with 101 Distribution. The first two available titles will be NERVOUS SYSTEM "Controlled Substance" and JASCHA EPHRAIM's self titled debut.
Nervous System will perform at the "The Crossover" release party, sponsored by Husky Entertainment, a new record label at the University Connecticut.
J DiMenna will arrive in NYC in March to start mixing his album with Josh Kessler at Bushwick Studios. The Bravery just mixed there so you know this is hot. Whatever, but still.
The Saucers will perform at the Canal Room in NYC March 5 to benefit The Clear View School. This show is sponsored by 107.1 The Peak and hosted by Greg Giraldo of Comedy Central.
Amy Tobin will perform "The Esther Show" her rock cabaret based on the Purim Tale, March 23rd at the Knitting Factory .
UAF is currently mastering "Ethereal Cereal" to be released later this year. Visit them.
Jar-e Quartet is recording and gearing up for a summer tour.
More on deck, on tap, on display, on layaway, on ice, so come on back now, ya hear?
We have made distribution arrangements with 101 Distribution. The first two available titles will be NERVOUS SYSTEM "Controlled Substance" and JASCHA EPHRAIM's self titled debut.
Nervous System will perform at the "The Crossover" release party, sponsored by Husky Entertainment, a new record label at the University Connecticut.
J DiMenna will arrive in NYC in March to start mixing his album with Josh Kessler at Bushwick Studios. The Bravery just mixed there so you know this is hot. Whatever, but still.
The Saucers will perform at the Canal Room in NYC March 5 to benefit The Clear View School. This show is sponsored by 107.1 The Peak and hosted by Greg Giraldo of Comedy Central.
Amy Tobin will perform "The Esther Show" her rock cabaret based on the Purim Tale, March 23rd at the Knitting Factory .
UAF is currently mastering "Ethereal Cereal" to be released later this year. Visit them.
Jar-e Quartet is recording and gearing up for a summer tour.
More on deck, on tap, on display, on layaway, on ice, so come on back now, ya hear?
February 10, 2005, 10:07 am
Nervous System's performance opening for JOHN LEGEND was a rousing success. The crowd at Crash Mansion was blown away. John Legend's solo performance was riveting and beautiful and the whole evening raised $3500 for tsunami relief efforts. Congratulations to Maggie Kim and Donnie Osborne for pulling the evening off.
January 17, 2005, 9:38 am
Exotic Recordings Presents . . .
LUMIERE
A Benefit Concert for Haiti's Youth
Buy Tickets Here
$15.00
featuring
Nervous System
ANTHEM
and Haitian born rapper, E-Uneek of Antidote Entertainment
plus a special performance by dancers from the Stamford Haitian Community Center Programs
Wednesday, February 2nd
8 PM
Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts
at Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825 - 1000
Box Office - 203-374-2777
Buy Tickets Here
$15.00
LUMIERE
A Benefit Concert for Haiti's Youth
Buy Tickets Here
$15.00
featuring
Nervous System
ANTHEM
and Haitian born rapper, E-Uneek of Antidote Entertainment
plus a special performance by dancers from the Stamford Haitian Community Center Programs
Wednesday, February 2nd
8 PM
Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts
at Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825 - 1000
Box Office - 203-374-2777
Buy Tickets Here
$15.00
January 7, 2005, 11:14 am
Amazing write-up on Jar-e in the Asheville Disclaimer. Check it out here.
January 5, 2005, 8:36 am
Nervous System performs with the legendary hip-hop group M.O.P. for "Relief and Recovery!" hosted by Remy Ma of Terror Squad. On, Wednesday, 1/12/05 @ 11pm Joe's Pub, NYC The Bloom Effect, CJR Entertainment and Wildseed Communications are to hold a Benefit for the Tsunami Victims. The benefit will raise much needed dough for the American Red Cross International Response Fund. Go to the "Shows" section of the official Nervous System website for details.
December 15, 2004, 1:12 pm
**NEW EXOTIC RECORDINGS STICKERS**
New stickers have arrived!! They are round, and shiny, and glittery, and BEAUTIFUL. Yea, the old ones were cool too so you must ask, "How much shinier could they be?" None. The Answer is none more shiny!! Come down to any EXOTIC RECORDINGS artist event to get yours. They are still FREE - our way of showing a little love <3
New stickers have arrived!! They are round, and shiny, and glittery, and BEAUTIFUL. Yea, the old ones were cool too so you must ask, "How much shinier could they be?" None. The Answer is none more shiny!! Come down to any EXOTIC RECORDINGS artist event to get yours. They are still FREE - our way of showing a little love <3
December 10, 2004, 1:13 pm
Jar-e quartet in the NEWS. The Jar-e jazz quartet backs up the "Grand Baby Beats", with works inspired by the Beat Generation, celebrating its close ties with North Carolina.
Read all about it in the
Mountain Express.
Read all about it in the
Mountain Express.
December 10, 2004, 11:45 am
Nervous System finished out the year at #28 on the CMJ Hip Hop Chart. Shooting for their video of "Hip Hop Tango" is scheduled for December 21st and 22nd. Check back for details on the shoot for those of you interested in making an appearance.
Shooting for the album cover for J DiMenna's "Awkward Buildings" produced some truly stunning results by photographer, Koshtra Tolle. Recording is continuing at a record pace including a guest performance by Bob Moog. Stay tuned for release information.
Jar-e will be in NYC next week to start mixing his new material. His exclusive digital release, "heartache" is already making waves online, so keep an eye out.
Nervous System and Touch licensed tracks to FUEL, a new Fox Cable Network featuring extreme sports as well as to MTV's "Road Rules" and "Real World"
That's all we've got for now.
Shooting for the album cover for J DiMenna's "Awkward Buildings" produced some truly stunning results by photographer, Koshtra Tolle. Recording is continuing at a record pace including a guest performance by Bob Moog. Stay tuned for release information.
Jar-e will be in NYC next week to start mixing his new material. His exclusive digital release, "heartache" is already making waves online, so keep an eye out.
Nervous System and Touch licensed tracks to FUEL, a new Fox Cable Network featuring extreme sports as well as to MTV's "Road Rules" and "Real World"
That's all we've got for now.
November 22, 2004, 9:18 am
Don't miss this Thanksgiving weekend's free NERVOUS SYSTEM performances at all locations of Jimmy's Hip Hop Stores. Visit the message board. for appearance times and info.
November 16, 2004, 3:21 pm
Last week we told you the good news about Nervous System on college radio. But that's not big enough for us. We're not afraid of a language barrier. Nervous System makes its radio debut in POLAND this week on the "Hip Hop Saloon" at Radio Gdansk. And these Polish radio folks have some pretty good taste in hip hop. Check it here.
November 12, 2004, 4:20 pm
MORE NEWS, BETTER NEWS
Nervous System climbing the charts. This week - Top 40 on the CMJ Hip Hop chart. People at colleges all across the country are fixing for their Controlled Substance.
Next stop . . . top 20.
Stay tuned.
Nervous System climbing the charts. This week - Top 40 on the CMJ Hip Hop chart. People at colleges all across the country are fixing for their Controlled Substance.
Next stop . . . top 20.
Stay tuned.
November 2, 2004, 12:37 pm
Jar-E "Heartache", available NOW on iTunes.
Click
to get the album
Also look for Jar-E at Audio Lunchbox, EMusic or anywhere else you do your downloading.
Click
to get the album
Also look for Jar-E at Audio Lunchbox, EMusic or anywhere else you do your downloading.
October 27, 2004, 9:11 am
So much good news, so little time. Controlled Substance hit college radio this week and became the #4 most added hip hop album at stations around the country. #1 on this list is none other than the Wu-Tang Clan, so this chart is no joke. Check back soon for a complete list of stations playing the album and contact info for your requests.
In other news, the CD will now be available at the Stamford location of Coconuts, find it here:
Coconuts
2147 Summer St
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 325-4416
In other news, the CD will now be available at the Stamford location of Coconuts, find it here:
Coconuts
2147 Summer St
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 325-4416
October 20, 2004, 6:00 pm
CT People
You are the only ones down with the Controlled Substance. Here's where to find it:
POWER HOUSE
1749 E. MAIN ST.
BRIDGEPORT, CT
(203) 331-1000
JOHNNY'S
45 TOKENEKE RD
DARIEN, CT 06820
(203) 655-0157
THE MACHINE SHOPPE
3008 FAIRFIELD AVE.
BRIDGEPORT CT 06606
(203) 333-0125
You are the only ones down with the Controlled Substance. Here's where to find it:
POWER HOUSE
1749 E. MAIN ST.
BRIDGEPORT, CT
(203) 331-1000
JOHNNY'S
45 TOKENEKE RD
DARIEN, CT 06820
(203) 655-0157
THE MACHINE SHOPPE
3008 FAIRFIELD AVE.
BRIDGEPORT CT 06606
(203) 333-0125
October 12, 2004, 7:25 am
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IS HERE! You know you have to have to have it, so visit the store page to get yours. Comes with brand new NS stickers, so don't delay.
New online store coming soon. Full list of retail stores carrying the album will follow. Check the website for updates on digital singles, in-store appearances and more.
New online store coming soon. Full list of retail stores carrying the album will follow. Check the website for updates on digital singles, in-store appearances and more.
October 8, 2004, 3:16 pm
Nervous System interview up now at React Magazine online. Check it here
October 1, 2004, 10:43 am
Nervous System at CMJ Music Marathon. Lucky enough to land on a bill with PLANESIDE - this show may be the world premier of "Broken Hearted", the Nervous System collaboration track with Dave Harris of Planeside, so don't miss it.
October 13th, 11 PM
Lion's Den
214 Sullivan Street (btw. Bleecker & W. 3rd)
NYC
800-594-TIXX for tickets
Keep an eye out for Nervous System's track "Hip Hop Tango" included on the CD with CMJ New Music Monthly Magazine
October 13th, 11 PM
Lion's Den
214 Sullivan Street (btw. Bleecker & W. 3rd)
NYC
800-594-TIXX for tickets
Keep an eye out for Nervous System's track "Hip Hop Tango" included on the CD with CMJ New Music Monthly Magazine
September 9, 2004, 12:09 pm
August 5, 2004, 6:49 pm
Meredith added to the Epiphone website. Look out for the Epiphone 2005 calendar featuring Meredith with other Epiphone wielding ladies like, Joan Osborn, Gretchen Wilson, Emily Zuzik and Lennon. Epiphone.com
August 1, 2004, 4:31 pm
Nervous System featured on Rap Dirt. Check it here
July 23, 2004, 3:59 pm
Nervous System's track "Hip Hop Tango" will be included in the "In The Wash" compilation being distributed this fall to 50,000 college kids nationwide by MTVU and FYE in a laundry bag of back to school must haves! In the Wash
Check out MTV's new University network, and don't be surprised if you see Nervous System popping up all over it. MTVU
Check out MTV's new University network, and don't be surprised if you see Nervous System popping up all over it. MTVU
July 23, 2004, 3:57 pm
BIG NEWS - The Nervous System was named BEST HIP HOP BAND in the Fairfield County Weekly Grand Band Slam. Look for their performance in downtown Stamford, August 5th.
July 20, 2004, 9:41 am
Check out a great article on our friend Emily Zuzik in the Babes section of video game site, IGN.com. Includes a link to The Saucers! Click here.
July 12, 2004, 6:18 am
For those of you who missed The Saucers and The Nervous System on Friday night at the Acoustic Cafe, check the review here from Adam, DJ of "In Da Mixx" at WVOF, Fairfield University.
July 10, 2004, 8:00 am
The Saucers are selected to perform at the MidWest Music Summit along with great bands like Burning Brides, Ice Nine and Model One. Mid West Music Summit
July 10, 2004, 7:58 am
The Saucers are now available at iTunes and other fine internet retailers. Check the STORE page for details.
July 10, 2004, 7:56 am
July 10, 2004, 7:56 am
February 6, 2004, 8:16 pm
Asheville music lovers were able to catch J's show on Jan. 30th at the Grey Eagle with our friends in Count Clovis
Visit his artist page for a new demo of "Raggedy Ann".
Visit his artist page for a new demo of "Raggedy Ann".
January 14, 2004, 8:50 am
Hey, here's some news! Our very good friend, jare, has recently returned to Exotic Recording's 'Running Water Labs' studio to remix one of the tracks on his new album, "Heartache". The track is called "Don't Call" and you can hear it here. It's a smoking combination of jare's smooth grooves and delicious harmonies, interlaced with touch's headnoddin' backbeat. Don't be afraid to tell us what you think (email us at: jare@exoticrecordings.com). We have more new music in store when jare's done scoping out Spain, and plotting his musical conquests of the European continent!
January 13, 2004, 9:34 pm
Commercial Radio Play for The Saucers. That's news. Did you ever see that movie about the country song writers with River Phoenix and the girl that looks like Winona Ryder? And their friend hears his song on the radio and crashes into the car in front of him? That didn't happen to us. But, someone told us that we were on the radio, and we were excited.
Check it out - WPLR
This is THE classic rock station for most of CT. We are sharing air space with our heroes such as Kiss, Led Zep, and you know what I mean.
If you are looking for something to do, please call them and request that they play us again - 203-882-WPLR or 1-877-R-NICKEL (toll free).
*touch adds - "I've been listening to that station forever! They rule...CT's best rock station, period."
Check it out - WPLR
This is THE classic rock station for most of CT. We are sharing air space with our heroes such as Kiss, Led Zep, and you know what I mean.
If you are looking for something to do, please call them and request that they play us again - 203-882-WPLR or 1-877-R-NICKEL (toll free).
*touch adds - "I've been listening to that station forever! They rule...CT's best rock station, period."
November 17, 2003, 6:05 pm
We'd been talking about it for so long and we finally just got in the studio and did it. Not too shabby, I'd say. Here it is, the Nervous System remix of The Saucers' Prophet
Visit the Message Board and let us know how you like it.
Visit the Message Board and let us know how you like it.
November 10, 2003, 6:39 am
The Saucers have been working with Tinderbox Music to get Eternal Intermission spinning at college radio around the country. So far 167 stations are on the tip. Stay tuned for a list of stations near you that you can call to request The Saucers.
October 28, 2003, 5:49 pm
Mere of The Saucers took part in a strange and wonderful photo shoot last week in Times Square for the Ephiphone 2004 Women in Music Calendar. The session marks the debut of "the brow", the continuous spread of hair that looms above her dark eyes, Frida Kahlo-style. Look for the calendar at guitar stores near you. Look for the brow around every street corner.
Thanks again Epiphone for the sponsorship and the great instruments. Check it out: Epiphone.
Thanks again Epiphone for the sponsorship and the great instruments. Check it out: Epiphone.
October 28, 2003, 2:04 pm
NEW REVIEWS of The Saucers - Eternal Intermission
Here goes:
South of Mainstream
Smother.net
Joyzine
Here goes:
South of Mainstream
Smother.net
Joyzine
September 16, 2003, 6:07 pm
The Purple Show at Love-Sexy was taped for a new television show called The Jumpoff, featuring the best in new music, fashion, film, and technology. The Nervous System will head to NYC to complete their interview segment this Sunday. For more info on The Jumpoff, visit the website at Manifest Destiny Entertainment.
September 13, 2003, 7:58 am
The Nervous System rocked NYC last night with the help of some amazing groups, including NIYM, Project Lumens, and The Vinyl Junkies. The Junkies will be rocking Saturdays in September at Luxus, 510 LaGuardia Place, so check them out - they put on a great show. Check the show calendar for future shows with NIYM and Project Lumens.
August 26, 2003, 7:06 pm
The Nervous System has been featured on CNF RADIO 1530 AM and they will continue to spin the new songs. Check out this CT based independent hip hop show, Saturdays 7 pm - 8 pm and online at cnfmusic.com.
August 4, 2003, 7:00 am
COME ONE COME ALL TO THE SHOW! August 15 at Love Sexy, 673 8th Ave. in the heart of Times Square. The Nervous System with their new friends Project Lumens and N.I.Y.M. This show is beyond your wildest dreams.
CLICK HERE for a musical invitation.
July 29, 2003, 10:02 am
HUGE NEWS: J DiMenna will begin working on his debut album with 3-time Grammy award winning producer, Steven Heller of Upstream Productions, at his studios in Asheville, NC. We are so excited to be working with Steven as well as a core group of incredible musicians that will help Jay fully realize his songs. We'll be posting some new demos of the songs to tempt your palette. Stay tuned for a release in 2004.
July 24, 2003, 3:53 pm
The Saucers have a brand new website thanks to the good work of friend Ben Ratliff! Check it out now at www.thesaucers.com and leave them a message telling them what you think.
June 10, 2003, 1:57 pm
Everything is going great with the video, thanks to the help of our amazing video promoter, Andy Gesner of Hip Video Promo - www.hipvideopromo.com. So far we have been picked up by two national shows - Rhythms on the Rockside and Power Play TV, and have reached a peak position of #13 on the Rock/Alternative charts. So, keep an eye out for the video, it's probably playing in your town. We'll keep you posted as new shows are added.
May 8, 2003, 1:49 pm
The video is all finished and ready for your viewing pleasure. It has been picked up by TRIO Networks and will soon be available to viewers in 18 million homes. Our EP, Eternal Intermission, is in the works and we want to hear from you - would you want to get an mpeg movie for your computer or a bonus DVD? Visit the message board and let us know!
April 22, 2003, 7:12 am
The Exotic Recordings Showcase was an amazing success! We played to a full, enthusiastic crowd. Our friends, the jar-e quartet, rocked the house and then stayed around the weekend to record an amazing 3 song demo. We were so thankful to our friends, Planeside, for bringing the rock and roll that was missing from our lives, as well as a nice bunch of their friends. Huge thank you to Emily Zuzik and Paco Doubledown for keeping the production moving along. Stay tuned for the next showcase sometime this summer.
April 9, 2003, 7:58 am
FIRST EVER EXOTIC RECORDINGS ARTIST SHOWCASE APRIL 17TH AT FINALLY FRED'S NYC. See the entire lineup in one shot. Check the Calendar page for all the info.
April 9, 2003, 7:58 am
The video shoot was a big success and lots of fun - we may do a few more scenes, but the bulk of it is now complete. Come join us as we celebrate tonight at the Fez in NYC. We'll keep you posted as to where and when you can view it!
April 9, 2003, 7:57 am
New issue of Women Who Rock magazine is on the shelves. Go check it out and see the profile on La Mere in the Girl Underground section!
April 9, 2003, 7:57 am
We've gulped and clenched our fists, we are ready for it. We can handle it, I'm serious. It's no big deal, go ahead. Click on our artist pages and leave us a review. Go to the message board and tell us what time it is. Really, we can take it. Come on, we're begging for it, we're asking for it . . . bring it on.