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John Kaye

May 26, 2012 in Blues, Featured Artist by TMC

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His current endeavors are to perform his “Acoustic R&B Soul” style in the Jazz communities. He is soon to release “Front & Center” which is a combination of more recent songs he’s written in the R&B genre.

John is currently in production with his “Terminal Heat” Project that will be performed in Las Vegas this year. You can hear demos of The Overlords at www.TheOverlords.com Friend them at www.Facebook.com/TheOverlords

John is the 4th generation of entertainers of his family. His Father, Norman Kaye, his Aunt, Mary Kaye, and Uncle Frankie Ross are the Pioneers who created the Las Vegas Lounge scene in the 50′s. www.MaryKayeTrio.com His Aunt is the namesake of the first custom guitar out of the Fender Guitar Company.

 

The Mary Kaye Strat has also given her the moniker as “The First Lady Of Rock & Roll” for her charting in Billboard in the late 50′s with a production by then Rock Presario Don Ralke.

John’s first cousin, Jay Kaye is the “Blue Messiah Of Spain” www.JayKayeBand.com and his cousin, Henry Kapono of the famous Hawaiian Duo “Cecilio & Kapono” is known as the Grammy nominated “Wild Hawaiian” John is named after his Grandfather, Master Uke player “Johnny Ukulele” who brought the Ukulele to prominance in the US. His Aunt Great Aunt, Liliuokalani is the most prominent Songwriter in Hawaiian music.

“Music is not only my passion and obsession, it’s my Heritage!”

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CIA Creative Independent Artists Magazine

May 10, 2012 in Magazines by TMC

In January of 2011, the idea came to me in a dream. The idea of this magazine is to portray the artist in the best possible light. The idea behind all our featured artists profiles is to make sure that what the public reads about them is what the artist wants them to perceive. The best photo, bio, and contact information of qualified artists to have themselves, their managers, promoters, or publicists submit the perfect artist profile information to be fitted to our magazine format.

The ensuing months of bringing this idea to fruition required the talent and creativity of one of the most articulate designer I’ve know over the years as a friend. I felt a vested interest in a magazine that was a “Horse Of A Different Color” would be the hook to spark anyone’s interest. It did!

We are not new to the Magazine Industry. Our Editor and Creative Director, Dianne Leonetti, has over 25+ years of award winning designs in the Art & Entertainment publication industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her highly successful publications, “I On Las Vegas”, “I Magazine” and her amazing graphic designs for other articles and publications has made her business http://www.dzinergraphics.com highly successful throughout the years. As co-owner of CIA Magazines and her personal commitment to create a high quality product, every issue is expected to be a showcase of excellence to all who are included. I consider each of them to be Award Winners!

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Breath Of Fire

April 4, 2012 in Featured Artist by TMC

BREATH OF FIRE

Imagine taking greats like Sublimes reggae ska, Red Hot Chili Peppers old school funkiness, Bob Marley roots lovers roots and Jimi Hendrix timeless solos, putting them in a room together for a couple of months and force them to collaborate and out comes Breath of Fire. From local house parties to concert venues, they consistently perform rocking the stage, connecting with the audience, spreading their positive lyrics and catchy hooks wherever they perform.

BREATH OF FIRE formerly known as Buckz Boyz based out of Oahu, Hawaii was formed in 2003. Jai (lead guitarist, singer) and Daniel (drums, vocals) two brothers raised in music along with their father, put together a home studio album “Living in Hawaii”. Their title song had a hook to it, which put them on the map with local radio airplay. In 2005 they released an 8 song EP “Genuine” a mix of island reggae, rock and ska; which featured such local acts as JD and Papa T from Big Every Time in a collaboration titled “Sounds So.” It was recognized by the local radio stations and got regular airplay as well.

They made their full album in 2006 with the release of “Simmer Down” a simple yet catchy island reggae tune that also caught the ears of radio Djs. “Simmer Down” is sold online through www.musicthatpays.com, and at their shows. Tunes “Simmer Down”, “Genuine” and “Manifest Your Destiny” are on island 98.5 FM radio and online. “Simmer Down” has been very effective as an anti-bullying intervention in many schools, as well. Read the rest of this entry →

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Kattman – Interview

November 4, 2010 in Interviews by TMC

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Kattman

Donald “Kattman” Hearon was born in Ozan, Arkansas and raised in Texas. He began performing at the age of 8 in the small town of Floydada, Texas. Hearon started his professional career performing with the Chessman. After three years with the Chessman he formed his own group called Hobbit. Hearon toured the Southwest, performing at nightclubs and special occasions with the newly formed Hobbit for two years.

While touring the Southwest, Hearon decided to attend East Texas State to learn to write and arrange music, professionally. After attending college Hearon returned to El Paso Texas were he worked as a performer and a songwriter. He reorganized his old group but changed their name to Nature’s Own Revue. They were immediately hired by the Holiday Inn in Silver City, New Mexico where he spent the next two years performing and writing songs before he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hearon moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he immediately opened Aslon Recording Studio and School of Telecommunications. In 1992, Hearon decided to try his hand as a Radio Disc Jockey. For the next four years, he would become known as the world’s famous Kattman, who played the “blues and nothing but the blues” on KLAV 1230 AM Radio Station. The Kattman’s Blue Show was one of the first, radio programs to go worldwide via the Internet.

In 2001, Hearon decided that it was time to get back into the recording business, thus opening the Hole ‘N the Wall Recording Studio. He enjoyed the success of his first album in fifteen years, entitled “Can You Hear” on Hearon Records. Now, it’s Kattman Volume-2 that everyone is listening to very closely. Its Blues and R&B rolled into one. The soulful recording artist on Hearon Records has more songs of love and wisdom to come.

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Music Smackdown Episode 30

October 31, 2010 in Music Smackdown Radio Show by TMC

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Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween to all the listeners. TMC and Dark jetted off to Las Vegas, NV this week for the live television taping of the Bluz-U-Can Use Show at Shifty’s. Kattman from Hearon Media INC. stopped in to meet the duo. Then it was off to Salt Lake City, Utah to do this week 30th Episode of the Music Smackdown with a great line up of artists The BlackdogMems, Ballista, Stone Ticket, BE Mann, Syne Faeth, BE Mann and more.

1. The BlackdogMems – Heels like
2. Ballista – I Should Have Known
3. Stone Ticket – When the lights R low
4. Audio Spaghetti – Know What I Mean
5. Art Flesh Gordon – PASSION N PLEASURE
6. Cara Young – Madman
7. Charlie Ranucci – Is It Me
8. Eileen Carey – That Town
9. Simon Goulding – A Love Like Ours
10. BE Mann – The Ganjah Sound
11. Syne Faeth – Endings
12. 45HiGH – Who Are You

To get on next weeks show just make great music and click here.

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LUGGNUTT

October 31, 2009 in Featured Artist, Jazz by TMC

Genre: Smooth Jazz
Website: http://www.pdm411.com

Electrifying and tasteful is the only way to describe the groove, sensual piano style of Luggnutt! With melodic phrases and memorable melodies, Luggnutt has delivered exciting and ear pleasing performances, domestically and internationally. Audiences in Las Vegas, Seattle, Hilton Head, Tampa, Atlanta, Houston, Japan, Bermuda, and Jamaica have enjoyed great shows with Luggnutt in the line up. Playing in various styles of music, but bringing them together in a special way called, Lust Jazz, Luggnutt is a true piano and vocal favorite in the entertainment capitol of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Luggnutt has been the musical director for Billy Paul, Drifters, also keyboardist for many vocalist and bands across the United States, on both national and local events. He has opened shows for The Gap Band, Ray Charles, Rick James, Barkays, Rolls Royce and many others. Luggnutt has been organist and keyboardist for several church choirs and gospel functions in the Las Vegas area. He also takes time to perform with charitable organizations such as the March of Dimes, UMC Hospital, and Toys for Tots Christmas Foundation to name a few.

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Producer, songwriter, pianist, drummer and vocalist, Luggnutt is a real treat that is enjoyable every show. His new album entitled Pleasing U Pleases Me, puts the lust into jazz and brings about a happy ending. So treat yourself don’t cheat yourself get your copy, and enjoy.

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