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<p>Please take a few minutes to enjoy my new EP. It's short and sweet and perfect music for this time of year. peace.</p>

<p>Hey everyone, Justin and Kevin with a little spam for your inbox... ummm, take it how you want to I guess? So we have been busy taking care of our internet presence, perhaps the most loathsome part of the job, but absolutely necessary. <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With us being more than aware of the promotional value of YouTube for the independent artist we knew that eventually we were going to have to get off our asses and put together a video. With a limited budget we decided that the way to go would was to buy some software, come up with a concept and make it happen. The picture slideshow was the easiest format and let&rsquo;s face it, neither Kevin or myself are any kind of a film-maker so the decision was simple. The concept was also easy as we had decided on Everything Heals so lastly we had to make it happen. That took a lot of work but we were pleased with the end result.&nbsp; Take a look and let us know if you like it, we&rsquo;d love to hear your thoughts. <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We have also launched a Facebook add campaign recently that appears to be having some positive results. Included is a free download, if you already are a fan and haven&rsquo;t received your free download message us and we will hook you up.<br />We also put together a store in reverbnation which can be accessed from our facebook page as well. Tons of SWG swag (men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s,&nbsp; sweaters, t-shirts even coffee cups!) as well as ringtones, cd&rsquo;s and downloads.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; So one of the big things that happened recently on the writing front&nbsp; was some new lyrics for a song that was lost in musical limbo. The lick we used was one that Kevin wrote a few years ago and remains one of our favourites and we had written verse lyrics that we really liked as well. But alas a hook eluded us and we had put it on the shelf a while back. With the writing of our second album the song came up again and this time the hook came along with it. So we will be putting it down and will be sure to release some samples prior to releasing the song in full.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lastly we want to thank Terry at Signal9 Radio for adding us to the rotation and having this to say, &ldquo;Finally from Calgary, Alberta, Saltwater Gypsy, catchy and complicated with great lyrics and definitely worth pushing the &ldquo;repeat&rdquo; button.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s awesome to hear positive reviews after all our hard work, thanks again!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; So we have been busy and it is paying off. We want to thank everyone who has recently become fans of the music, you guys rock. Please if you have any questions, hit us up on facebook, we would love to hear from you.<br /><br />Keep doin&rsquo; what you&rsquo;re doin&rsquo;.<br />Saltwater Gypsy</p>

<p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: medium;">As many of you know we have an issue with the new Internet Explorer v9 where you could not type in the lyrics, song info or private messages. Sometime the text would disappear or do a variety of other things. If you see any issues, please let us know and we will do our best to resolve it ASAP.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: medium;">Thanks!</span></p>

<p>Very sad to hear the news about Steve Jobs today. As someone who has worked in IT for many years, you have to admire his genius. I was telling my wife tonight that they always have sad news about Hollywood legends passing away and I just can't hold them in the same light as a Steve Jobs or a John Lennon. These guys were creators and innovators of something truly unique. An actor reads some lines on a page and is considered remarkable for a portayal of some character.&nbsp;</p><p>Steve Jobs pretty much saved the music industry at a time when Napster was illegally giving away music away. He legitimized downloads albeit at a hefty price to musicians/record companies. Not to mention what he did with Pixar Animation. Pixar put out amazing movies and when he sold it to Disney, he became their largest shareholder. So in the end, I guess you have to say well done Steve. You created a revolution with your ideas and turned many of us into something different than we probably would have been without you.&nbsp;</p><p>Dazed</p>

<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Congratulations to our October Artist of the Month - Lodato!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From His Bio:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">lodato (Rich Lodato) started out in NJ (Bergen County) at 16 playing guitar, writing songs and doing gigs in the early 1970's. At 19 he moved to San Francisco Ca. teamed up with photographer Jeff Clark who's art Gallery (Mind Scapes) hosted independant musical slide shows. With a few financial successes along the way, the musical slide shows ended abruptly when Jeff died. Rich moved back to the east coast Pa. where he still resides as a fine arts painter and musician.</span></p>

<p>Would love you to call round and listen to this updated version of Naughty Thoughts. It's a super little collab with Diego B. A sweet Easy Listening,&nbsp; kind of song. Thank you Diego, she's super. x</p>

Hey Everyone! We are doing some updates on the site so our apologies for any inconvenience you may experience. It should slowly be coming back for everyone as the changes propagate across the internet.

Thanks,

Dazed

<p><strong><br /> WOO HOO!<br /> :D<br /> YUP, Finally we can give definite dates, people!<br /> And we WILL be inviting you all!<br /> ... Maurice V. Mounce' will be doing a special Album release show on Sat 8th October (time tbc) on Mixposure.com MixRadio.<br /> ... You'll get to hear the whole album, all 32 tracks, before it goes out!<br /> Please please buy the album, which will be for sale on our Mixposure page on Sun 9th October (or Sat depending on time zones, lol)<br /> <a href="http://www2.mixposure.com/Music_For_The_Kids/" target="_blank">http://www2.mixposure.com/Music_For_The_Kids/</a><br /> At just $15 US for 32 tracks by a fantastic range of talented independent artists, you'll get value for money, a treat for the ears &amp; you'll be helping UNICEF make a BIG difference!<br /> Thank you to ALL our contributing artists, you're all stars in my eyes<br /> (and a personal thank you from me to Joyfulwave for writing Children's Hope &amp; having the idea to do this in the first place!)<br /> Marie &amp; Joyfulwave</strong></p> <p><br /> <strong>Well we finally have our album together, &amp; are delighted to present you with our artist &amp; song list! <br /> Here goes!<br /> <br /> <br /> JoyfulWAVE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Children's Hope</strong></p> <p><strong>Experimental Brain Surgery- David C Deal&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From The Outside Looking In</strong></p> <p><strong>Dazed- Buddrumming-Kent KED&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Last Goodbye</strong></p> <p><strong>Allen Venable- Slap Johnson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Show Me What Love Is</strong></p> <p><strong>GSM- Georgiou- Sabadi- Moore&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t Let The Children Cry</strong></p> <p><strong>Devodale&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; China Butterfly</strong></p> <p><strong>DJ-WaPer- Marie Dailly-JoyfulWAVE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Christmas Wishes</strong></p> <p><strong>Mel- Marijan &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Little One</strong></p> <p><strong>Jim Easton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Journey</strong></p> <p><strong>Silvertrain&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Angel By My Side</strong></p> <p><strong>Nigel Potter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spare The Child</strong></p> <p><strong>Mista Perez- Mike Kohlgraf&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I Wont Give Up</strong></p> <p><strong>Michael Easton&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deep Water Stomp</strong></p> <p><strong>David C Deal-Mack Sanders&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With Eyes Of An Angel</strong></p> <p><strong>Martin Seaman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Secret Wish</strong></p> <p><strong>Angela Smith &amp; Bilbozo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Country Sunshine</strong></p> <p><strong>Zappo- Planetjazzbass- JFW&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We All Have A Dream</strong></p> <p><strong>The Erik Jurado Experience feat Bobo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Toddler Blues</strong></p> <p><strong>Billy D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Impossible</strong></p> <p><strong>Full Blood Country&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A New Light Shines</strong></p> <p><strong>Jim's Artificial Earth&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Baby Blues</strong></p> <p><strong>Gary Burris&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Where Eagles Soar</strong></p> <p><strong>Nuada- Barry Morgan &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Useless Offerings</strong></p> <p><strong>Digital-J&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A New Beginning</strong></p> <p><strong>Stephan Foster&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When She Smiles</strong></p> <p><strong>Dave Meredith-Ashelyn Summers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Devoid</strong></p> <p><strong>Mark Cloutier-Norman Foote&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shake A Leg</strong></p> <p><strong>Joseph Rodriguez&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metalbossa</strong></p> <p><strong>Yeshintae feat Thezerit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Words For Thought</strong></p> <p><strong>Farrell Jackson &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another Year</strong></p> <p><strong>Larry E Talbot&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Best Is Yet To come</strong></p> <p><strong>Kooder- Big Pete&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Where I Fell (Down)</strong></p>

<p>I have a new song on my profile, please rate it so I can get a feel on what it will do commercially. Thanks!</p>

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