EPISODE 21 HOW TO WRITE GREAT SONGS FAST!

Hosted by: Lou Lombardi & Kevin O'Connor
Title: How to Write Great Songs FAST!
Time: 03/16/2015 07:00 PM EDT
Episode Notes: Tonight's topic...How to write great songs fast. Plus music by The Velveteen Band, Chip DiMonick, Nateski225 and Ram Ramakar

Episode 21 Video Podcast

It is with much fanfare that we announce CIRQUE DES BETES (San Louis Obispo) will be bringing their beastly circus and fantastical feats to THE VELVETEEN BAND’s first Friday’s residency at BOMBAY BAR AND GRILL, April 3rd, 2015!!! Fresh from a weekend of performances at the annual Wild Wild West Conventionin Tucson, Arizona, CIRQUE DES BETES will transform Bombay into circus of wonder and amazement! Daniel Flores, Manager of the Velveteen Band stated, “We saw them perform on the Queen Mary earlier this year, and were absolutely enchanted! We knew we had to bring them to Ventura. We are so excited to get them!” Started as the duo Fawn & Bear in 2012, this new performing group has grown in size and expanded their talents to include circus flow arts such as hooping, contact juggling, fan dancing, staff manipulation and the aerial arts. In addition to circus arts we have included a variety of neo burlesque dancers who are excited to thrill and chill you with intriguing dances and skills. We have also expanded our connections to other troupes of performers in the San Luis Obispo Area as well as steampunk groups up and down the coast of California. The First Friday event will be held at Bombay Bar and Grill in Ventura, Ca on April 3rd, as part of THE VELVETEEN BAND’s First Fridays residency, starting at 8pm. Radio Threat (Oxnard) will also be performing, and featured artists Kimmy Lenwell, Beverly Treadwell, and Carl Gustavsson will be presenting and selling artwork. THE VELVETEEN BAND will begin their first set of the evening at 9:15 PM, and CIRQUE DES BETES will take the stage at 10pm. This event is FREE, and 21+

The new album, "Uncaged," will be released on April 10, 2015!!! CD Release Party at the Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh, 4/10/2015 at 10PM!!! Previous albums are currently available at all shows as well as iTunes and most other major online music download sites. All press inquiries, booking inquiries, and even the sending of old-school fan mail can be routed to the same email address. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response. Send your email to management@chipdimonick.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Nateski A Biography Rapping the jams from New York to Los Angeles, Nateski currently pumps them out of Fontana, CA. Nateski born and raised in New York City, is a serious rapper, lyricist, and writer that writes lyrics that bares a deep message within them. Nateski is bent on educating the youth with lyrics that teaches real life experiences, that the youth may be confronted with. Nateski uses his lyrics to prepare the way to for the youth to prepare them for the real world. Although Nateski is a serious rapper his music still has a grove that makes the body move. With extensive stage experience he has establish a solid reputation coast to coast. In the past this “Hip Hop Teacher” has performed at prestigious locations such as the Palace in Hollywood and the Shrine Auditorium; And to add to that he’s Performed at Hollywood’s hottest clubs such as Danceteria, Hollywood Live and Club Spice. On October 10, 2010 Nateski was invited to appear on "Wings Of Healing” “KCWG 103.7 The Truth". A Saturday show, that comes on over internet radio, to discuss his new debut “Jesus is the Answer “. From the moment the beat is played the crowed knew that “Nateski is in the house”. This accomplished lyricist has the rare ability to finely dice a rap phrase into a thousand funky fragments. His grooves excites a crowd of young “Hip Hoppers” to “mature thirty-something party-goers”. His music keeps them all bobbing their heads. Nateski makes it seem almost easy. His beats are easy on the ear, easy to like, easy to move to, easy to understand – but not easy to match. The music of Nateski has a message of life, fueled with hope and driven by love and pounded into a fierce beat. Appearance By Nateski 1988-2010 Downtown Los Angeles: Alcohol Sally Night Club Bourbon Street Ghetto Bourbon Street Ghetto Danceteria Hollywood Live Hollywood Live Shrine Auditorium (Dance Music Awards) Club Spice The Palace KCWG 103.7 The Truth (Wings Of Healing)

Whisky and Wine and Come on Baby have a bit of folk rock on the side too. Rock rhythm guitar comes through nicely and allows the harmonica float in oh so slick. Beans on Toast – the title track reminds me of the late J.J. Cale a lot while Sending my love to you is a great ballad. This is a great album with many diverse inclinations. Sites - http://www.reverbnation.com/ramramakar http://www.facebook.com/ram.ramakar http://www.youtube.com/ramramakar