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1.14.2009
THE RISE OF SHOCK OF PLEASURE
Shock of Pleasure is really rising on the radio waves. The Electronica band is getting a lot of recognition, especially on the New York community radio station WBER. Their song "This Is A Test" has been getting more than 500 plays a week, and made it onto the station's 2008 Countdown in the number 22 spot! As for the internet charts, Shock of Pleasure is high up on the Myspace lists as number 2 for Texas down-tempo, number 6 for Texas Electronica and number 21 for Texas pop; they have more than 6000 spins on Last.fm as well. They will reach even more people now that their songs "This Is A Test" and "Spacetime" have been added to the Virgin America Airlines in-flight playlist for 2009. As they continue to increase their fan base, Shock of Pleasure has nowhere to go but up in the coming year.
The Katinas and Friends Cruise + The Movie "THE CROSS"
The Katinas had a wonderful holiday season; they had two weeks to enjoy time together as one big family. They even had a Katinas Christmas party, where each brother was decorated with gift wrap by their kids in the Daddy Christmas Tree contest. Now that it's January and the holidays are over, however, it's back to work! The band has some exciting things coming up. First of all, the Katinas and Friends Cruise will be leaving San Diego on January 19th. The six-day cruise will be stopping in Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, but the fun won't stop while the ship is at sea! Special guests such as Pastors Debbie and David Katina, Kim Bolton, Chrissy Katina, the Godkinz, Qumi, Eddie Hunt and Nu Era will be performing and leading worship, and it's sure to be a great time! Next, the band's song "Free" will be featured in the upcoming movie "The Cross", which tells the story of the preacher Arthur Blessitt's journey carrying the cross through every nation in the world. The inspiring story is the perfect medium for the band to express their message, and the movie will be released in March of 2009. The Katinas definitely have a lot going on in the coming months!
Niyoki on BET's 106 & Park
This February, Niyoki will stop by the Big Apple to tape BET's show, 106th and Park: Generation Gospel! According to the music network, 106th and Park is both "BET's highest-rated music series of all time" and "the leading music video countdown show on television". Niyoki will be appearing on the show's new gospel spin-off, where gospel musicians and fans come together to celebrate the high-energy, inspirational music. Hosted by Angel Taylor from Tri-I-Tee 5:7 and Jorel Quinn from 21:03, the action-packed show will have everything gospel, from hit music videos to choir battles. Niyoki's appearance will be taped in New York City with a live studio audience, and it is a great opportunity for the singer to make herself known in the gospel music world! BET announces that "Generation Gospel will give the viewers contemporary gospel sights and sounds like no other," so tune in on Sunday, February 27th to see Niyoki share her voice and talent with BET viewers.
The Wrecking:Best of 2008
Considering the dismal state of the economy, the year 2008 was certainly not the best for most people. However, for the Wrecking, this past year allowed them to flourish as musical artists and become recognized. The band was honored with mentions on a number of Best of 2008 lists, including the lists of www.christianmusic.about.com, www.blog.beliefnet.com, www.jesusfreakhideout.com, Newbury Comics and Labor Day Music. These lists had wonderful things to say about the Wrecking; www.jesusfreakhideout.com reports that the band "possesses a distinctive sound all their own", and www.blog.beliefnet.com writes that "a lot of times I see acts that are playing music as a career choice, which is fine. And then I meet bands that are playing because, if they didn't, they'd be disobedient to God. That's what I get from The Wrecking, and that attitude comes out in their music." This is only the beginning of the recognition for the Wrecking; 2009 has begun, and it will surely be their year to shine.
The Dirty Heads Tour with Mishka
This February, the Dirty Heads will be kicking off their 28-concert tour with reggae musician Mishka, the first artist on Matthew McConaughey's record label, j.k livin. The Dirty Heads' laid-back southern California sound will join forces with Mishka's island feel, which will prove to be a winning combination as they play together throughout North America. The tour will kick off on February 20th in Santa Cruz, California; be sure to check them out in a city near you. See http://www.myspace.com/dirtyheads to view upcoming tour dates.
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