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Album Capsules
by Mark E. Waterbury


Skillet - Collide
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Sonya Heller - Fourth Floor
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John Oliva's Pain - Tage Mahal
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Guido Priori - Journey Tribute
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Dolour - New Old Friends
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John Gaar Band - Bittersweet Success
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Brian Hartzog - One-Way Ticket
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Lisa O'Kane - Peace of Mind
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Mad Violet - Worry the Jury
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Seismic Anamoly - Snake Eyes
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Crossroads - John Cooper of Skillet
by Mark E. Waterbury

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Industry Profile - Carl Beason, Festival Talent Buyer, Producer, DJ & Stage Manager
by Mark E. Waterbury

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Indie Band Spotlight - Sonya Heller
by Mark E. Waterbury

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Scott Turner's Song Publisher's Perspective
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Music Biz Opportunities
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Music Industry Marketing Showcase
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Copyright 2005 by Music Morsels, a Serge Entertainment Publication.
Editor: Sandy Serge
Contributing Columnists/Writers:
Mark E. Waterbury, Scott Turner



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Music Industry Marketing Showcase

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Labels, musicians, songwriters - send your press kits with CDs for a possible upcoming review/interview to
Sandy Serge - Editor, Music Morsels, PO Box 2760, Acworth, GA 30102 USA.
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Music Morsels' Own Scott Turner Chronicles His Life In Audio Cassette Series
Scott Turner Audio Cassette Series Tapes 1-20 Are Now Available! Plus BONUS TAPE #21 is also available.
Scott Turner, renowned publisher/producer/songwriter and columnist for Music Morsels has begun his audio cassette series chronicling his 47 years in the music industry. Each 90 minute tape will highlight the important events in his music career from his first recording session and how he landed a recording deal to his days with Buddy Holly, Tommy Sands, Guy Mitchell, Eddie Fisher, Herb Alpert, Audie Murphy, Harry Nilsson, Phil Spector as well as his career at recording labels such as Central Songs and the country division at Liberty which eventually became United Artists. Each tape sells for $12 and will periodically include songs that have never been heard along with rare photos. The first tape chronicles Scott Turner's "Early Years" beginning in the mid-50's spoken by Scott Turner himself. Several publishers have approached him to write a book, but guess what? Scott Turner has graced us with the honor of presenting the treasured moments in his musical career on tape to you!

To order Tapes #1 - 21, please complete this form (copy and paste is easiest) and mail with your check or money order for $12 plus $1 shipping and handling per tape ($13 total) to: Scott Turner Cassette Series, c/o Serge Entertainment Group, PO Box 2760, Acworth, GA 30102. You will receive ordering information for additional tapes when you receive your first tape.

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Please make checks payable to Serge Entertainment Group. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. Thank you for your order!
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Artists Helping Artists presents Call to Arts! Watch for a new Summit soon - previous sponsors, partners and participating groups for the November 2004 Summit included Art Bridge,"Got Music" Radio Show - KCLA99.3FM, Beautification Team of LA, Java with Javelyn, Brett Perkins Int'l Songwriter Retreats, Sennheiser USA, Pomona Valley Arts Association, Music Connection Magazine, Dick Blick Art Supplies,Harriet Schock School of Songwriting, Global Art Directory, The Creative Line Magazine,LA SongNet, The Actors' Network, The Indie Bible, Sam Ash, Works of Heart andthe Arts in Education Aid Council.
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"This Is Where It Begins..."
Aderrick
Aderrick, tagged as "uniquely creative, a cross between Prince and Nine Inch Nails" describes himself and his music best. "The best performers make us feel the music."
"This Is Where It BeginsÉ" is the perfect album for listening to before or after the club or an inspiring night out. Tracks like; "Where It Begins" sounds like an effort of tight, guitar-driven rock. "What You Want" and "Dry Dance" have cool drumbeats to create engaging dance tracks. At this point you know it's time to get up and dance. "One Of Them" makes naughty sentiments even naughtier and bondage even sexier.
Baring Aderrick's mellower side are, "Say You Love Me", "Apart" and "Something Better". Truly highlighting his vocals and talent as a lyricist.
"The music is a fusion of rock and pop, with an edge to it;
It's what your body has been waiting for."
Aderrick has been featured on Expose' TV show and Regional Music Underground (Chicago Public access music programs) and continues to perform at various venues.
Aderrick's album, "This Is Where It BeginsÉ" can be purchased at CD Baby.com, Tower Records / Schaumburg, IL and Coconuts / F.Y.E. Chicago land locations.
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This summer Galaris is publishing a new resource for musicians!! This all inclusive musicians directory will include the following categories: Booking Agents, Clubs, Disc Manufacturers, Distributors, Legal Services,
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Galaris also wishes to invite all Music Morsels friends to come and visit our new site at http://www.galaris.com . We have the tools to help musicians bring their career to the next level. See you there.
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Attention:
Labels, songwriters and musicians!
Check out the Bandit A&R Newsletter at www.banditnewsletter.com.
For a free sample copy and info, send a blank email to bandit.18@aweber.com.
Here is just ONE example of numerous listings that appear in
Bandit A&R Newsletter:
Ben McLane, of the McLANE & WONG Music Law firm, has
worked with many gold and platinum recording acts, producers
and songwriters over the years - see http://www.benmclane.com
for detailed history/roster.
Current Acts being handled are Keith Sweat, Powderfinger,
and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. All styles of music are dealt with
but with a focus on rock, pop & urban.
Ben shops deals and negotiate contracts worldwide and is
very interested to hear Hit acts and hit songs, mostly bands/
groups that write their own material and that are young and
committed.
Ben McLane, McLANE & WONG, 20501 Ventura Bl, 217 Woodland Hills,
CA 91364, USA. Tel +1 818 587 6801. FAX +1 818 587 6802
mailto:bcmclane@aol.com http://www.benmclane.com



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