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Music Connection’s "20 Favorite Signings of 2008"
December 2008
Joe Hajek

This Illinois bred singer/songwriter worked closely with Mike Giangreco for som time, playing Giangreco’s acoustic showcases at the Pig’n Whistle in Hollywood, CA. Eventually, Hajek was offered a residency to play every Saturday night. Impressed with Hajek’s compositions, lyrics, performance and, especially, his authenticity, Giangreco began working with him in the studio for ........

HOW TO MAKE YOUR VIDEO COUNT
Music Connection Magazine

Over the last few years, videos have become an essential part of an artist’s promo kit. They can also be a great way to promote your act in general. In fact, today, video presentations can be decisive in getting fans, a gig, a tour, and even a deal. They are so important artists cannot overlook them and hope to compete. But, ........

April 2009 Friday’s Five by Roy Trakin
This twentysomething Midwestern singer-songwriter and University of Illinois alum did what so many dream of, but rarely do, packing up his Jeep and driving to L.A. in search of a music career. "I'm crazier than crazy," he sings over th mournful strings of "Mr. ClichŽ," and you have to be to try to break into the beleaguered biz at this time, but this regular Joe got lucky. He ran into Hollywood Concerts' Mike Giangreco, a longtime fixture on the ........

THE FUTURE OF MUSIC
Two innovative players in the new music business got together and formed an alliance. The Hollywood Music in Media Awards and Conference (HMMA) offered Brave New Network (BNN) the chance to publicize their services to conference attendees in a one-of-kind workshop that will explain how their college radio broadcast, Brave New Radio, actually works. The Music in Media Interactive Conference will be held from Nov ........

August 2009 9 out of 10 stars

Joe Hajek is an old soul. Though relatively young, his emotional depth is staggering. His Americana folk-rock tunes are filled with images of haunting truths, wishful thoughts and deep regrets. Yet, there’s an uplifting quality to them that hints at better times. An extraordinary storyteller, Hajek is accompanied b major players (Barry Goldberg and Alex Del Zoppo). It’s an astounding debut that could place this artist at the top of th singer/s ........

SugarBitch is here to destroy your preconceived notions of what modern popular music can be. Formed in Venice Beach in 2000 by Michael Jost (guitar) and dynamic vocalist Nia Mondy, the band has been spreading their hypnotic brand of improvised rock and soul all over Southern California at such legendary venues as the House of Blues, Key Club, the Roxy and the Viper Room. Currently SugarBitch features Steve Andino on bass and David Rodgers on drums. Striving to save the world from another era ........

Brave New Network (BNN) is on a bold mission to entertain college students and give artists exposure with its flagship program, Brave New Radio. Packaged in a two-hour broadcast, the heart of the program is Brave New Radio’s “Live Sessions,” which includes recorded performances that cannot be heard anywhere else. There are no studio tricks involved --- just the raw, unadulterated passion of the musicians. It’s live, nude music at its best. BNN has serviced hundreds of ........

BEATNIK MUSE LEADS TO LIVE NUDE MUSIC
With a section titled “On The Road,” it seems only fitting that Jack Kerouac should be part of our first foray. Although, most people don’t usually think of him and music in the same thought, according to Kerouac’s cousin, Brian “Dino” Dean, “I hear Jack in almost every piece of music.” A surprising statement, considering that Kerouac was best known as the author of On The Road and the ........