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<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Once again it's time for a Site Song Challenge. We've done SSTM and Holiday songs, even genre specific challenges so I thought it would be nice to try something different. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This site song challenge will be an Electric/Acoustic Collaboration Challenge. We've had some pretty lively discussions about what is acoustic and for the purposes of this challenge, it's any instrument or noise making item that is recorded via microphone. This could include vocals, banging sticks together or anything in between so have fun with it and be as creative as you can be. There is no genre so this is about as wide open to every artist on the site as it can be. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Each submission must include some acoustic recording, some electric or electronic recording and it MUST be a collaboration between at least two different artists. What's at stake...well of course there is bragging rights, but I figured we could sweeten the pot a little and offer a prize to the winners. The winning track will be featured as Song of The Week at the end of the contest. In addition, the winning artists will get a one hour feature of their music to run daily for two weeks on MixStream Radio. Make sure you select Site Song Challenge as the genre for your submission(s) and have a blast with this one. I can't wait to hear what all of you amazing musicians come up with for this Challenge!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Maurice</span></p><p> </p>
<p><img src="http://www2.mixposure.com/image.php?mode=band_image&band_id=7296" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></p><p>Maurice found this amazing song from the band <a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Southern_Solstice">Southern Solstice</a> called Pill. I have to agree this is a top shelf tune. Great job on the song guys and thanks for sharing your music!</p><p> </p><p><object width="400" height="450" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="radio_id=&song_id=28162&band_id=7296&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com"></param><param name="quality" value="high"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf"></param><param name="flashvars" value="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=28162&band_id=7296&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="pluginspage" value="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></param><embed width="400" height="450" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="radio_id=&song_id=28162&band_id=7296&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=28162&band_id=7296&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> </object><br /> <strong><a href="http://www.mixposure.com/index.php?t=mix_signup">Create Your Own Playlist</a></strong><br /><a href="http://www.mixposure.com">Mixposure.com</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>Biography</h2><p>Louisville, Kentucky-based band, Southern Solstice was formed in November 2011 and has played locally at Phoenix Hill Tavern, Wicks Pizza and Billiards Club along with unofficially on the streets of downtown Louisville. Although they’ve displayed some serious success and found many fans to follow their shows, they’ve recently decided to follow their passion and spread their music outside the city limits. Their extreme passion for music is what allows them to pack up and go for it; their willingness to spread what they do for others to hear is their motivation for their unique sound and touching lyrics. Their sound incorporates many elements of the music from the alternative-rock genre while remaining completely original. Both poetic and down to earth, Southern Solstice has a knack for writing lyrics that will capture you on a deeper level than what you hear with most alternative-rock bands. You can hear many of their influences in their sound/lyric combination including Ray Lamontagne, Jason Mraz, Alice in Chains, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, Pink Floyd, Damien Rice, Mason Jennings, Jamie Cullum and Stone Temple Pilots, just to name a few. This is captivating music written and performed by real, down to earth musicians who care about sharing the soul and freedom of expression. Just listen.</p><p>Brandon Britton – Lead Vocals and Lead Guitar. Brandon is a former member of Louisville local band Signal Fading and has been playing music around Louisville for many years. He is the band’s driving force behind their recent decision to hit the road and spread their music.</p><p>Alan Beeler – Bass. Alan was also a former member of Signal Fading and although he is currently playing bass, he’s got an insane amount of talent as a guitarist if you’re lucky enough to hear him play.</p><p>Ricky Muzick – Drums. Ricky has played drums for numerous bands including Mungus, Heaven Hill and a Cleveland-based band, Worldly Descent. Watch him play and you’ll instantly tune into the passion he displays for both his instrument and Southern Solstice.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Congratulations to <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/visual_cliff">Visual Cliff</a> our Artist of the Month for March 2012! Maurice had noticed that after all these years, they were never the artist of the month so we decided this would be a good month. Rob has been around Mixposure since the old GuitaristWorks days I believe so yeah he is a long time member!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Rob is in a few different projects but this one always blew my mind. This CD was loaded with high energy, in your face solid rock. Amazing guitar playing and tone and with Shane's amazing vocals and the rest of the guys, this cd is truly world class. Have a listen and turn it up!!!</span></p><p> </p><p><object style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" height="450" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="radio_id=&song_id=all&band_id=7421&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=325&system_name=Mixposure.com"></param><param name="quality" value="high"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf"></param><param name="flashvars" value="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=all&band_id=7421&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=325"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="pluginspage" value="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></param><embed style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" height="450" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="radio_id=&song_id=all&band_id=7421&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=325&system_name=Mixposure.com" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=all&band_id=7421&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=325" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> </object><br /> <strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Just wanted to say thanks to those who put up with some of the site testing today. As some of you saw, it is a lot cleaner look but we apparently have some kind of code conflict somewhere that is causing it to be extremely slow. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We will figure it out soon!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Todd</span></p><p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Just wanted to let everyone know that we will be changing up Mixposure a bit in the next few days. While I love what we have done over the years it is time for a change. The layout here is, and let's be honest, a bit of a cluster. We will try and retain some of the current functionality but some things may end up in the Mixposure graveyard. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As I said on Facebook, think clean! A big thanks to WildCherry for getting on me to make some changes. You really are the love of my life <img title="Smile" src="http://www.mixposure.com/include/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" />.</span></p><p> </p>
<p>A huge congratulations to Bilbozo for winning the Mixposure Song of the Week! This is really an amazing tune that just screams talent.Way to go Bill and thanks for sharing your music with us!</p><p><object width="400" height="450" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="radio_id=&song_id=28044&band_id=1155&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com"></param><param name="quality" value="high"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf"></param><param name="flashvars" value="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=28044&band_id=1155&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="pluginspage" value="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></param><embed width="400" height="450" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="radio_id=&song_id=28044&band_id=1155&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=28044&band_id=1155&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> </object><br /> <strong></strong></p><p>From Bill's Bio:</p><p>I started playing guitar when I was 16 with a love for world music, latin and rock. I try to do something in almost every genre to be as rounded a player as I can ! I have been playing in various local bands for about 15 years. When the digital recording age came along I built a home studio and began to learn recording, Acid Looping and combining those elements together to create grooves and compositions. I have a business and a family but I continue to be a weekend warrior playing in a Classic Rock Band for fun and fuel my passion to write grooves, soundtracks, jingle bites and ambient compositions. This is my Hidden Mission !</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bilbozodecals.com/BillStratage.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>I also want to thank Frank from <a href="http://www.stratageguitars.com/">Stratage Guitars</a> for providing me the opportunity to own the finest tool for my music compositions. Whether you are playing live or in the studio, Stratage Guitars are nothing short of amazing. I love using my Averon Custom Shop in the studio. It produces any tonal possibility, from sparkly clean warmth to beefy blues tones, smooth jazz sounds, right down to heavy rock grit and everything in between. Stratage produces sonic technology and innovation that re-defines a guitar players true needs, beyond expectation. Truly the most versatile guitar I have ever had the pleasure of playing To learn more about these incredible guitars and basses, visit <a href="http://www.stratageguitars.com/">www.stratageguitars.com</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Looks like it is time to do the next site song. The question is, what do we want it to be? Acoustic/Electric? Same Song Title Madness? Something else? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We had a lot of songs submitted for the Country Songs and I would like to get a great turnout for this one. So please chime in with what you would like to do!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you have never done one of these, here is how it works. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Same Song Title Madness: We post a poll with song names suggested by members and vote on a winner. Everyone will then have 4-6 weeks to write s song using the chosen song title. Vocals are not mandatory but obviously help sell the tune a bit better. The outcome is 10-20 songs with various genres all using a common theme. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Acoustic-Electric requires an acoustic guitar be added to a song. This usually aids in collaborating with other artists on Mixposure. We can also incorporate the SSTM and make it acoustic-electric. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">So let's hear what you guys want to do!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Todd</span></p><p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I just wanted to express my thanks to <a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Mike_Aurigemma/">Mike Aurigemma</a> and Randy at Sam Ash. After a little bit of dicussion, they helped me secure some new recording gear. It was time to make some upgrades and I was just not sure which would be my best bet. Mike made it easy ans had some great suggestions. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks guys for making this purchase pretty easy!</span></p><p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Congratulations to Mel and Frank for winning the Mixposure Country Music Contest! The winning Title was, "When it's your time to go". For their efforts they won $100 and a Mixposure T-Shirt! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Way to go you two!</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><object width="400" height="450" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="radio_id=&song_id=27648&band_id=1712&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com"></param><param name="quality" value="high"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="src" value="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf"></param><param name="flashvars" value="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=27648&band_id=1712&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="pluginspage" value="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></param><embed width="400" height="450" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="radio_id=&song_id=27648&band_id=1712&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450&system_name=Mixposure.com" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="system_name=Mixposure.com&radio_id=&song_id=27648&band_id=1712&autoplay=false&skin_color=0x000000&cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&remoteWidth=400&remoteHeight=450" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> </object><br /> </p>
<p style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/03/04/rock-guitarist-ronnie-montrose-dies-at-64/?test=latestnews" target="_blank"><span class="dateline">Source - FoxNews</span></a></p><p style="font-size: 14px;"><span class="dateline">SAN FRANCISCO – </span><a class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline !important; position: static;" href="#"><span style="color: blue !important; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; border-bottom-color: blue; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; position: relative; background-color: transparent;">Rock </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue !important; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; border-bottom-color: blue; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: solid; position: relative; background-color: transparent;">guitarist</span></span></a> Ronnie Montrose, who formed the band that bore his name and performed with some of rock's heavy hitters, has passed away.</p><p style="font-size: 14px;">His booking agent, <a class="r_lapi" href="http://www.foxnews.com/topics/politics/jim-douglas.htm#r_src=ramp">Jim Douglas</a>, says Montrose passed away at his home in Millbrae on Saturday. He was 64.</p><p style="font-size: 14px;">Douglas says Montrose had been in declining health for some time battling prostate cancer and what Douglas termed "personal demons."</p><p style="font-size: 14px;">Besides forming his own band in 1973, Montrose also performed with a number of rockers, including Sammy Hagar, <a class="r_lapi" href="http://www.foxnews.com/topics/entertainment/music/herbie-hancock.htm#r_src=ramp">Herbie Hancock</a>, <a class="r_lapi" href="http://www.foxnews.com/topics/entertainment/music/van-morrison.htm#r_src=ramp">Van Morrison</a>, <a class="r_lapi" href="http://www.foxnews.com/topics/entertainment/music/boz-scaggs.htm#r_src=ramp">Boz Scaggs</a> and the Edgar Winter Group. Douglas says Montrose was working on releasing a DVD and starting a tour that would have taken him all across the U.S.</p><p style="font-size: 14px;">Montrose is survived by his wife, Leighsa, as well as a son, a daughter and five grandchildren.</p><p> </p>
