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<p>I started my new Job about 3 weeks ago and we are short handed so days off are few. No internet access yet so I've been scarse in chat during radio shows. I hope to be back soon.&nbsp; Take care everyone.</p><p>Nightrain</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>&nbsp;</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=&amp;song_id=all&amp;band_id=7421&amp;autoplay=false&amp;skin_color=0x000000&amp;jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&amp;cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&amp;remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&amp;remoteWidth=400&amp;remoteHeight=325&amp;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&amp;radio_id=&amp;song_id=all&amp;band_id=7421&amp;autoplay=false&amp;skin_color=0x000000&amp;cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&amp;jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&amp;remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&amp;remoteWidth=400&amp;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=&amp;song_id=all&amp;band_id=7421&amp;autoplay=false&amp;skin_color=0x000000&amp;jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&amp;cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&amp;remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&amp;remoteWidth=400&amp;remoteHeight=325&amp;system_name=Mixposure.com" quality="high" wmode="transparent" flashvars="system_name=Mixposure.com&amp;radio_id=&amp;song_id=all&amp;band_id=7421&amp;autoplay=false&amp;skin_color=0x000000&amp;cluster_url=http://www2.mixposure.com&amp;jamroom_url=http://www.mixposure.com&amp;remoteSwf=http://www.mixposure.com/modules/n8FlashPlayer/players/j3Xap.swf&amp;remoteWidth=400&amp;remoteHeight=325" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed> </object><br /> <strong></strong></p>

<h3 class="subheadline">New Band Alert, Southern Solstice, Acoustic 4 Life:</h3><p class="normalfirst">My old drummer Ricky Musik (formerly with Heaven Hill and my band Year Of The Gun) contacted me and said he had a good new band, and he was right. Southern Solstice is a very solid three-piece rock band that don't sound like a three-piece. These guys play originals and do some cover tunes as well. These guys are only 24, 22, and 23 but sound like very seasoned musicians. Impressive. Newcomer guitarist/singer Brandon Britton, 24, is a talented individual. He has a very natural melodic voice that sounds like just what you would like to hear. It's comfortable and soothing. Brandon plays guitar at the same time, so to have both full vocal power without distractions AND to be able to lay down the only guitars riffs of the band so flawlessly only proves that these guys have what it takes to be a great band.</p><p class="normal">Brandon makes it look so easy. His acoustic guitar tone is excellent, too. I think it's a Martin acoustic guitar, and it sounds superb. Brandon's guitar is clean but can get dirty quick when needed. I was quite surprised by the tone coming from his Kustom Amp. I haven't heard one that sounded as good as Brandon's before. But apparently Brandon knows his stuff about equipment and stuff, because he had a fat sound coming forth. Drummer Ricky Musik, also 22, is one talented rocker, a transplant from Cleveland who has made Louevil his home. Despite Ricky's young age, he absolutely kills on drums. He intimidates other drummers, as one Louevil music scene drummer said to me one night at one of our shows. Ricky is a showman and loves to play the drums. On bass is Andy Beeler, a bassist with everything in order. He has some groovin' skills and also does some singing as well. The band has been traveling lately up north in Detroit and Cleveland doing some gigs and promoting the band and will be heading down south to TN and the Carolinas towards the end of March/early April.</p><p class="normal">I'm checking out their recorded music now. "Volcano" is an acoustic endeavor that is soothing and kinda groovy. Very nice bluesy riff. Lovely tone. It kind of reminds me of Cage The Elephant. Very mellow, perfect music to chill to. Stoners and hippies would really like this music.</p><p class="normal">Brandon's vocals are great on this recording. It has a Sinatra type feel if I'm not hallucinating. The recording of this isn't bad for someone who recorded themselves. "Comedown" starts out with an Eighties sounding acoustic rock intro that sounds great, and then kicks into a ditty that sounds like a Tantric vocal. The "F" word that is said kinda threw me off a bit because I wasn't expecting it in such a laid-back song. The vocals are way too dry on this recording. Bone dry. Wet that chit up! Brandon has a great voice alone, but his vocals with proper effects would be fanfargintastic. Not a bad song, though.</p><p class="normal">The band said they were a bit rushed in the studio. That's how I feel every time I go into the studio!</p><p class="normal">"Love" is a cool and sinister, dark acoustic song. Catchy lyrics, good backups vocals and a rockin' good acoustic rhythm and some gritty melodic vocals that are memorable. Brandon's vocals are darn good. This might be my favorite. It almost has a country type feel to it. Nice little country guitar riffs, too. Excellent guitar tone all the way around. These guys mix it up so that they can play originals or covers for cash. Not a bad way to do things. But the bottom line is that they have skills and if they can direct and properly promote this cool sound they have in the right direction, then they could do well indeed. That is why the band is sooooo interested in playing out of town shows, to get word out and to expand their venues tenfold. If you like laid-back &ndash; but rockin' &ndash; mellow melodic acoustic tunes, then Southern Solstice should be right up your alley.</p>

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<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&nbsp;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>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hi Everyone, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Once again, you don&acute;t have to vote for this, if you don&acute;t want to, but at least have a listen, because I think you will REALLY like it. It&acute;s a remix of a previously unreleased take of "Move Over" from Janis&acute;s Pearl album. I slowed the vocals down, and you can really hear the despair in her voice, and really get the meaning of the lyrics. It&acute;s a sad song, but you don&acute;t get that feeling from the original. The original is almost too happy sounding. Anyway, please have a listen. And read the description to understand the concept, and all the work I put into this remix. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Have a happy Sunday, and a great week. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">DICARLO</span></p><p><a href="http://www.indabamusic.com/opportunities/janis-joplin-the-pearl-sessions-remix-contest/submissions/98669">http://www.indabamusic.com/opportunities/janis-joplin-the-pearl-sessions-remix-contest/submissions/98669</a></p>

<div class="item"><p><span style="font-size: small; color: #00ffff;">This song is dedicated to Sir Jim Easton. In the midst of a long musical dry spell Jim mentored by sharing from his vast wealth of musical knowledge and gently nudging me to new musical explorations. I am most grateful to this wise teacher and friend.</span> </p></div><p><a title="Jime" href="http://www2.mixposure.com/David_C_Deal/song_focus_28107.php">http://www2.mixposure.com/David_C_Deal/song_focus_28107.php</a></p>

<p>Rebirth will be released on April 19, 2012. The CD will be available on all major music distribution sites. The release will be accompanied by a one hour radio interview at 7:30 PM on the <a class="cerr" name="sg_0"></a>WBNY Local Show on 91.3 FM in Buffalo, New York and surrounding areas on April <a name="sg_1"></a>19th. You can also listen live via web stream worldwide at http://www.buffalostate.edu/<a name="sg_2"></a>wbny/<a name="sg_3"></a>webradio/</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Back on the Air. It's Devodale!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Filling in for DaddyRabbit and KED. There may even be another DJ after me, so STAY TUNED!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It has been awhile for me, so 'bear' with me folks&nbsp;<img title="Embarassed" src="http://www.mixposure.com/include/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-embarassed.gif" alt="Embarassed" border="0" /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Starting at 6pm EDT</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">BUT WAIT!!! &nbsp; TUNE IN EARLIER AT 5pmEDT for EarthSongs Pre-Recorded show 'The Matrix' Starting at 5pm EDT</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">PLEASE tune in to <a title="MixStream Radio" href="http://www.mixposure.com/?t=mix_chat">Mixstream Radio</a> tonight.</span></p>