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Bad Brains: Punk’s powerhouse pioneers
Bad Brains: Punk’s powerhouse pioneers
A feature article by Matthew Pressman, Apr 19, 2008        

Bad Brains are widely regarded as one of the pioneers of hardcore punk rock. Not bad for four Rastafarian kids into reggae, who stumbled onto the British punk music scene.       read: Bad Brains: Punk’s powerhouse pioneers

Guitar Scales
Guitar Scales
A feature article by Thomas T.Leighton, Apr 19, 2008        

The first important minor guitar scale is the Pentatonic Minor, which is a scale designed out of 5 notes. This scale is commonly loved by most guitarists, as they are fastest method of learning scale play! The next minor guitar scale is the Aeolian minor, which is commonly described as natural minor scale. The third type of minor guitar scale is the Harmonic minor. Dorian Minor is yet another type of minor guitar scale and this type of guitar scale is mostly familiar while playing jazz music. Phyrigan minor is the other type of minor guitar scale, which is popularly known and loved by the guitarists. Finally when concluding, Guitar Scales will give their right assistance in making the guitarists to produce special mesmerizing tune set with a good music.       read: Guitar Scales

London Astoria – Thank You For The Music
The Astoria Theatre, is set to finally close its doors for good.
A feature article by an Alumbo member, Apr 14, 2008        

Music fans in London are in mourning after the announcement that one of London’s most popular live music venues, the Astoria Theatre, is set to finally close its doors for good.       read: London Astoria – Thank You For The Music

Learn Piano with a Few Minutes of Practice a Day
Learn Piano with a Few Minutes of Practice a Day
A feature article by JKronefield, Apr 10, 2008        

There are many online sites that can you help you learn piano.       read: Learn Piano with a Few Minutes of Practice a Day


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Members' News & Events

OUTCR4Y against drugs and violence in Jamaica and Florida
OUTCRY: The Mission
A news release or event announcement        

Ethiopian Lion Family, Cooyah Rootswear and Countyline Lexus requests the honor of your presence as they present an "OUTCRY against drugs and violence in Jamaica and Florida This Revolutionary Family-Roots and Culture Musical Event is hosted at Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park on 27th Street in Fort Lauderdale, FL. beside the new African American Research Library. Hosting free pony rides, bounce houses and refreshments for the children, support vendors, meet sponsors and encourage unity, community and spirituality. We look forward to seeing you all there. Next Event, Sun. May 28, 2006. go there (offsite link)

Durango Songwriter's Expo, Society of Singers Honors, MIFED Multimedia Market, Fresh Faces in Fashion Show, "Casino Night" At ShowEast 2005 Convention, Highlight October's Media Industry Events
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At the October 1 Alameda Writers Group Meeting in Glendale, Denise Hamilton presents "From Fact To Fiction, a Best-selling Writer's Journey From Rough Draft to Publication". Admission is always free and AWG members may attend special interest groups offering support and feedback for works-in-progress. In the midst of the Woodstock Film Festival, BMI holds their Music Showcase on October 1, all taking place in Woodstock. At a Los Angeles "POWER UP Movie Making Seminar" sponsored by the Hollywood Reporter from October 1-2, you can learn how to sell, set up, and produce films. The BMI Round Table agenda for this month examines performing rights, BMI's history, how the Nashville music industry operates, and tips to help you become the songwriter you want to be, when it meets October 3 in the Nashville office. The Second Annual Hatch Audiovisual Arts Festival from October 4-9 in Bozeman, presents film premieres, panels, workshops and artist showcases in all disciplines. GARTAL - An Armenian Literary Reading Series, features the works of poet and novelist Karen Karslyan (http://www.karenkarslyan.com/enbio.htm); book artist Emily Artinian; solo performer; Arpie Dadoyan; and a musical performance featuring singer Ayda Erbal at the Cornelia Street Cafe in NYC's Greenwich Village. The 10th Annual Durango Songwriter's Expo, an Expo limited to 200 attendees to preserve the "expert to songwriter" ratio, runs October 6-8 in the mountains of Durango. ...(more) The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched picture and ecard gallery on The Actor's Checklist which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/coppermine/ go there (offsite link)

Will Rastafari Lead the Jamaican Nation?
If Rastafari leads in Jamaica, then there is no limit to what INI can achieve. Let INI tek out the tricks from politrics an put di man back into Govern-MAN-t. If INI do this in Jamaica, INI voice will be finally Inified an heard even hear in the USA
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Most of you have read the very first interview I did with Ras Astor Black. He is the candidate in Jamaica, who is Rastafari an who is aiming on the Jamaican Parliment. With much prayer an YOUR support, Ras Black is ready to put Rastafari at di controls!! Ras Astor promises that if elected he will rid Jamaica of the corrupt economic political terrorists, and be faithfull to the people of Jamaica, and to those of the Afrikan Diaspora. Finally the Rastafari people will have a say, and ones will hear INI loud an clear! go there (offsite link)


From the Archives

Guitar Tips - How To Play A Guitar
Get advice on how to play the guitar
A feature article by an Alumbo member, Apr 10, 2008        

Discover these simple tips that can improve your guitar playing ability in a short space of time...       read: Guitar Tips - How To Play A Guitar

Learning Chord Piano Online
Learning Chord Piano Online
A feature article by JKronefield, Apr 03, 2008        

If you have 10 minutes a day to spare then you can be on your way to learning chord piano....       read: Learning Chord Piano Online

Effective Use of Music in Movies
Music In Movies – A Contributing Factor To Success
A feature article by Rika, Mar 30, 2008        

Ever wondered why movies use so many songs and scores? It is almost impossible to think of many movies without their music....       read: Effective Use of Music in Movies


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