HIT PLAY AND READ ON. DYSfunCTION JUNCTION


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Out but not forever!!

Ok I had to put the show on hold before due to no work and now the overtime is
eating into my spare time. I missed 2 shows in a row and I keep thinking I
can do it but I am afraid Beck is right. I can't. I will have to shut down
the show for as long as necessary. I leave my slot open to anyone who wants.
it. I will try to fill in when I can if I can. Not leaving iweb. I will be
back. Just not sure when. Right now we are expecting this to last into
August. Hey, at least I am working right.

I will miss playing music for you all.

Eric E.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Gona Miss the show this week.

Sorry all got to be where I have to be and I don't expect to make it back in time. Tune in anyway. Always great music at iwebradio.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Show for Wed the 13th is POSTED!

What a fun show! The first 2 songs were for Jannet at HTI here in Hutchinson MN. I work with her and we had a little creepy crawler issue. I tell the story early in the show. Josie and Dan realy pored on the requests. Thanks all who tuned in.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

DysFUNction is a go for tonight!

I will be ON AIR on time and I should have the show posted soon after. The last show was not posted due to problems but they are fixed now. See you all tonight.

NEW ARTIST

Michael Sanders & One Tribe Nation

Webpage: http://www.onetribenation.com
Location: Van Nuys, CA, USA
Description: Guitarist Michael Sanders collaborates with an ALLSTAR CAST of musicians, including members and session players from such groups as SANTANA,THE ROLLING STONES, THE BLACK EYED PEAS, and THE ALLMAN BROS to create an eclectic blend of Rock, Funk, Jazz
Biography: Artist Information
Instrumentation
Michael Sanders: Guitar
Jason Hemmens: Vocals, Sax, Harp, Flute,)
Chuck Prada: Percussion ( Black Eyed Peas, Greyboy Allstars)
Dave Filice: Bass (Rembrants)
Dave Schulz: Keys (English Beat, Goo Goo Dolls)
Rocklin Thompson: Vocals
Joshua Eagan: Drums (Pink, Steve Lukather)



Biography

Taking a page from the book of early 70's super groups, One Tribe Nation is an eclectic mix of world-class musicians inspired by culture, diversity, and the concept of a single world community. Based in Los Angeles the group was brought together by the vision of guitarist Michael Sanders. His father, the late Will Sanders, was a pianist/singer who played and sang with The Inkspots,Cab Calloway, Mercer Ellington (The Embers), and Count Basie throughout the fifties and sixties. Michael grew up with his mother and brother in London Ontario, a small industrial city in between Detroit and Toronto with roads leading in but not many leading out."When I was a kid I really didn't realize how poor we were. My mother often struggled at two jobs to support my brother and I. For entertainment, all we had was a 13 inch black and white TV with three fuzzy channels and a cheap stereo that played eight tracks, cassettes, and records. The way I looked at it, I could either hang out in the apartment with no living room furniture, listen to music and play guitar, or get into trouble. I usually explored both options".


Michael took to the guitar almost immediately, being able to mimic guitarists like Tony Iommi and Jimi Hendrix note for note with no formal training. However, like many of the young men in his neighborhood, Michael spent much of his youth in constant conflict with the law, in out of foster homes and detention facilities, and even living on the street. A defining moment came at the age of 16, while standing before a judge. He was given the choice to either use his talent as a musician to make something of his life or face incarceration. From that day on Michael became immersed in his music and explored London's small but vibrant music scene, focusing on his guitar playing even more passionately, and never looking back. He formed his own group Dyoxen (Cargo/Caroline records), which had some international success and airplay in the 90's but only released one Album.


After the split of Dyoxen he moved to Toronto where he graduated from the Harris Institute for the Arts Production and Engineering program. Michael continued to play live and record with various other projects in and around Toronto. It was there that he began to develop the idea for One Tribe Nation and released a five song E.P. entitled "The Search For Esoterica". The Search For Esoterica was a metaphor for a place that is unabashedly rich with color, diversity and creativity, which is definitely reflected in the music. The EP received favorable reviews and even made it's way onto MTV's Real World. Since then, Michael Sanders and One Tribe Nation have completed a full-length album, that has received critical acclaim from around the world.


Joining the Nation for this release are all-star greats like Luis Conte, (Eric Clapton, Madonna, Santana), current Santana singer Andy Vargas , JimmyRoberts (Rod Stewart, Rick Braun) and long time Rolling Stones backup singer Bernard Fowler, as well as touring members and session players for such artists as Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Ricky Martin, Frank Gambale, The Goo Goo Dolls and the Rembrants.


The material can be "radio friendly" conforming to the station's playing timeframe as well as more lengthy pieces that explore several different styles of music in just one song. The result is an explosive and unique brand of high-octane, beat-driven progressive fusion." The thinking here is that simplicity is genius, but not always artistically essential. There is no shortage of simplicity out there and I don't always subscribe to the formula that you should be able to express your most heartfelt emotions in under four minutes. I think what we are doing has greater significance than that, mainly because this music is capable of bridging musical, cultural and generational gaps, really taking you somewhere", remarked Michael. Emotional intensity, catchy riffs, and overall good songwriting is what makes this record stand out not to mention the tension and synergy among these extremely talented musicians.


The Nation currently resides in the New School Hollywood Renaissance that is taking place in the City of Angels. Michael's vision of a multi-cultural celebration of artistic expression has begun to take shape, and is now fully realized in the context of his debut album, "Servants Of A Lesser God".


Press Release:
Artist: Michael Sanders & One Tribe Nation

 

 

Artist: Michael Sanders & One Tribe Nation

Title: Servants of a Lesser God

Label: Esoterica Records

 

Formats: Rock, Jam Band, Jazz, Latin

 

GUITAR VIRTUOSO MICHAEL SANDERS

COLLABORATES WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST OF

MUSICIANS TO CREATE AN ECLECTIC BLEND OF

ROCK, FUNK, JAZZ, AND AFRO-LATINO MUSIC ON

 

LINE-UP INCLUDES MEMBERS AND SESSION PLAYERS

FROM SANTANA, THE ROLLING STONES, ERIC CLAPTON,

THE BLACK EYED PEAS, AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS

 

 

Esoterica Records Spearheading Internet Campaign;

Seeking Reviews, Feature Stories, Web Links, and Contests/Giveaways.

Los Angeles, CA: Taking a page from the book of early '70s super groups, One Tribe Nation is an eclectic mix of world-class musicians inspired by culture, diversity, and the concept of a single world community. Based in Los Angeles, the group was brought together by the vision of guitarist Michael Sanders. His father, the late Will Sanders, was a pianist/singer who played and sang with The Inkspots, Cab Calloway, Mercer Ellington and Count Basie throughout the fifties and sixties.  Michael’s musical lineage is highly evident in the intricate yet melodic songs on Servants Of A Lesser God.  There is no question to his guitar playing ability, but it doesn’t stop there. Take “One Trick Pony” – a high-energy track that combines melodic leads, soulful groove and explosive Latin rhythms. “Amigos Del Diablo” delves even further into the world community feel, highlighting Michael’s talents as a multicultural songwriter. For those

seeking tribute to the '70s sound, look no further than “Esoterica” – a song that demonstrates Michael’s ability to bridge classic musical influences with his own signature sound.

Joining the Nation for this release are all-star greats like Luis Conte (Eric Clapton, Madonna, Santana), Andy Vargas of Santana, Jimmy Roberts (Rod Stewart, Rick Braun) and long time Rolling Stones backup singer Bernard Fowler, as well as touring members and session players for such artists as Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Ricky Martin, Frank Gambale, The Goo Goo Dolls and the Rembrants.

 

&a hypnotic blend of musical virtuosity and melodic ear-pleasers&” – Morley Seaver, Rocknworld.com

Official Website: http://www.onetribenation.com

 

 

OurAfter

Webpage: http://www.myspace.com/ourafter
Location: Scranton, PA, USA
Description: OurAfter takes on elements of Agressive Melodic Rock and blends it with a Mainstream flow allowing the everday listener to relate to its lyrics and music.
Biography:
OurAfter Slated to Release “Tabula Rasa” Tuesday November 11, 2008


Scranton, October 14, 2008-After two months in the studio, OurAfter will be releasing a 5 song EP titled “Tabula Rasa” on Tuesday November 11, 2008. The band has planned a special dual CD Release show with FOF/EMI Recording Artists The Drama Club, who will also be debuting their album that day, at Tinks Entertainment Complex in Scranton, PA.

“Tabula Rasa”, which means a clean slate, shows the sound of OurAfter in a whole new aspect. The band has matured melodically, lyrically, and puts forth an EP that is more aggressive than OurAfter’s previous album, but still provides a mainstream crossover. It has been over two years since the band released their debut disc “Perfect Day” and the buzz is increasing more throughout markets from New York City to Los Angeles. Over the last year, OurAfter has opened up for many numerous national acts including Flyleaf, 10 Years, Red, Saving Abel, Panic at The Disco, and Rev Theory.

OurAfter will be touring the next couple of months extensively along the east coast in areas such as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Philadelphia, New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, and Charlotte. During their tour, they will be targeting many CMJ radio stations for interviews and plan on a radio campaign in early 2009.

In an ever-changing music industry, OurAfter is prepared to adapt to the times and do whatever is necessary to spread their music to the masses that they can hopefully influence as they themselves have been shaped.
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