Robin Marvel

On Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12pm/PST, author and motivational speaker Robin Marvel, returns to Swoop’s World Primetime.  Join us as we catch up with Robin and learn about her recently released new book “Reshaping Reality-Creating Your Life.” Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Robin Marvel on Reshaping Reality~Creating Your Life!

I wrote this book with the intentions of shaking your spirit. As we each face the situations of life I want you to know that you have a choice. A choice to become a victim of your life, experiencing each moment through the wounded eye OR you can choose to learn from the situation and use it to propel yourself into a life of purpose.

This book is written from my heart. I can genuinely say to you “I too have been there”. I am “That” girl. I have been the child of domestic violence, a product of divorce, a poor kid, a low self esteem person, a homeless child and the pregnant teenager. These are the life lessons that I created for personal growth and now appreciate the strength given to me from these circumstances.

I AM now “That” girl that chose to stop the cycle, who decides my own fate by making all the choices in my life, choosing to live life instead of being a victim of it. Each time I was faced with a negative situation I made a commitment to myself to not ever live like that when it became my choice, taking all challenges and turning them into motivation and purpose.

I want you to know that you deserve a life of bliss. Today is your day to change your direction, heal from within and start living from the drivers seat! I believe in you!!

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Kid Gramophone

On Wednesday February 22, 2012, 8pm-11pm/PST on Swoop’s World Late Night our guest is the band Kid Gramophone.  Tune in as we get to know this local SoCal band and their music. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Kid Gramophone

Kid Gramophone is an indie rock band from the Inland Empire. With Izzy on rhythm guitar and vocals, Dave rocking lead guitar, Tim slappin’ the bass, and Hobbs showing the drums who’s boss, they’ve been playing coffee shops and open mics around Southern California since March of 2010. What do they sound like? Summer, Saturday night, highways and pool parties.

After our interview with Kid Gramophone, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more.

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Tanna Frederick

Tanna Frederick

Tanna Frederick makes her directorial debut with “Why We Have A Body” and portrays Mary. A critically praised audience favorite, Ms. Frederick recently concluded a record-breaking long run starring at Edgemar Center in the title role of A.R. Gurney’s “Sylvia” and, a year earlier, in Henry Jaglom’s “Just 45 Minutes From Broadway.” Her Edgemar debut, a year before that, was in Jaglom’s “Always….But Not Forever.” She previously appeared in Robey Theatre Company’s “For The Love Of Freedom: Toussaint” and, at the Skylight Theatre, in “A Safe Place.” Her extraordinary film career includes starring roles in “Hollywood Dreams,” “Irene in Time,” “Queen of the Lot” and the upcoming “Just 45 Minutes From Broadway,” opposite Judd Nelson, due for theatrical release this summer. She has just completed filming principal photography on “The M Word,” co-starring with Michael Imperioli and Corey Feldman. She is also the founder of Project Save Our Surf, as well as the prestigious Iowa Independent Film Festival.

Tanna recently starred as a dog in the title role in “Sylvia” at the Edgemar Center, and received accolades for her work. “Frederick is nothing short of terrific…Four paws up!” said Jose Ruiz of ReviewPlays.com

Frederick can be seen on the big screen starring opposite Noah Wyle in Henry Jaglom’s romantic comedy “Queen of the Lot.” She stars as Maggie Chase, as actress desperate to claw her way off the B-list of action films into major movie stardom.

Betty Jo Tucker of ReelReviews.com says of the chemistry between Frederick and Wyle, “their ‘opposites attract’ banter reminds me of old-time movie couples like Tracy and Hepburn. And their onscreen chemistry is undeniable.” Frederick won Best Actress at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival for her role.

Joe Butler

Joe Butler

Joe Butler was in the Air Force when he met Steve and Skip Boone and formed the Kingsmen, one of the top bands in Eastern Long Island in the early 1960′s. After leaving the service in 1963, Joe headed straight for Greenwich Village where he began singing in clubs and recorded sides for a solo album on Mercury Records. Producer Eric Jacobson suggested that Joe and Steve Boone hook up with John Sebastian and Zal Vanovsky, and the Lovin’ Spoonful was born.

The Spoonful became one of the most popular and influential American bands of the ’60′s, creating more than a half dozen albums as well as soundtrack music for the debut films of Woody Allen (“What’s Up, Tiger Lily?,” 1966) and Francis Ford Coppola (“You’re a Big Boy Now,”1967.) In 1968, John Sebastian left the group. Joe, Steve and Jerry Yester carried on, releasing several charting singles and the album “Revelation/Revolution before moving on to their own projects in 1969.

After the Spoonful stopped touring, Joe Butler landed Broadway leads in “Hair,” “Mahogany,” and “Soon,” collecting raves. Joe appeared in a half- dozen feature films, including “Born to Win” with George Segal and “One Trick Pony” with Paul Simon. He also composed music for many commercials.

Since the Spoonful reunited in 1991, Joe Butler has stepped out from behind the drums as lead singer, performing the classic hits, new Spoonful material and his own new songs.

Joe lives with his wife Kim in Greenwich Village, and is the proud father of actress Yancy Butler, star of TV series “Mann and Machine” and “South Beach” and films “Hard Target” and “Drop Zone.”

Yancy Butler

Yancy Butler

Yancy’s first major role was in the television series Mann & Machine in 1992, in which she played an android police officer partnered with a human detective. The series was set in Los Angeles in the near future. The series was co-created by Dick Wolf, of Law & Order fame. A year later, she starred in her second series, South Beach also for Dick Wolf, in which she played a con artist and thief who made a deal with the federal government: in exchange for their wiping of her criminal record, she performs certain tasks for them.

While Butler’s first appearance was a small role as a small girl in a 1979 slasher film Savage Weekend, her next film appearance was the starring role in John Woo’s 1993 film, Hard Target, featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme. She then starred in the 1994 film Drop Zone, featuring Wesley Snipes. In 1995, she starred as Corinne the dancer in the film Let It Be Me. Butler was cast as a series regular in the television series Brooklyn South playing Anne-Marie Kersey, a Brooklyn policewoman, which ran for a full season in 1997–1998.

Yancy starred in the made-for-television film Witchblade (2000) and the subsequent television series, based on an adaptation from the comic book (also titled Witchblade), which ran for two seasons on the Turner Network Television network (TNT) for a total of 23 episodes. The series has a “cult television” following, and was ranked seventh in the Top 10 Basic Cable Dramas for 2002 (Multi-channel News, February 24, 2003).

Butler appeared in another comic book adaptation, the film version of Kick-Ass, based on the Marvel/Icon Comics series by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr.~ From Wikipedia

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Benjamin and Louise Hinz

On Wednesday February 15, 2012, 8pm-11pm/PST on Swoop’s World Late Night our guest is Benjamin Hinz of Dwarfcraft Devices and the band The Ronald Raygun.  Ben will be calling in during our first hour to give us a peek into all of the cool things Dwarfcraft does crafting guitar pedals, and running an indie record label. He’ll also be sharing some of his own happenings with The Ronald Raygun and other musical projects.  After Ben we’ll have our Brewskis beer tasting segment followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

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Dwarfcraft Devices

Is banging out a reputation for having a line of outstanding guitar pedals that deliver. A quick Google search and we found tons of rockin reviews such as this clip, about their Eau Claire Thunder pedal, from Delicious Audio.com.

…If all of this sounds exciting that’s because it is. While most effects out there are rehashing old designs or dragging long dead circuits up from the grave, AEN and the very small crew over at Dwarfcraft are doing it their own way. Their renegade designs command attention from all walks, and have found their way into the arsenals of some of the most creative and talented musicians and sonic experimentalists including Justin Meldal Johnson, Juan Alderete and Takeshi from Boris. If you are looking for something new and exciting we recommend you check out all of the wondrously different and exciting creations from Dwarfcraft. Read the entire review here.

After our interview with Benjamin Hinz, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we’ll taste SweetWater IPA From SweetWater Brewing Company, located in Atlanta, GA.

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Parker Ainsworth

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime we are happy to have Parker Ainsworth return as our guest. Join us as we catch up with all that has been happening with Parker and his music. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Singer songwriter Parker Ainsworth brings the art of storytelling through music forth from a space that audiences can feel from the first chord.

Patchwork Americana, as Parker describes his sound, is an acoustic blend of indie-folk, Americana, blues and spoken word, all of the music he grew up listening to stitched into a blanket of sounds that comes across as original yet strangely familiar.

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Parker’s recently released second EP “Leave on the Lights”, has received much deserved outstanding reviews. Parker is connecting communities with a deep love of language and heartfelt melodies.

Through the listening, discovering and remembering that guided you to this point in time you have focused Parker’s music into your life and for that, he is honored and deeply grateful.

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Kim Cameron

On Wednesday February 8, 2012, 8pm-11pm/PST on Swoop’s World Late Night our guest is Kim Cameron of the band Side FX.  Kim will be calling in during our first hour and filling us in on all the happenings with Side FX including their concert coming to Long Beach this week. After Kim we’ll be taking on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Side FX

Side FX and lead singer Kim Cameron is a five piece band well known for exploring new sounds and combining rhythms and beats that together, offer the unexpected, continue to break traditional boundaries within the music industry. Pop’s Fresh Edge is the best way to describe this eclectic mix of genres, and showcases Kim’s diversity as a songwriter.

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The band has toured across the US, hitting over 20 states, performing at some of the Nation’s most famous venues and festivals including the Birchmere, Blues Alley, Genghis Cohen, Key Club, the Bitter End, Sullivan Hall, National Cherry Blossom Festival, and Tobacco Road to name a few.

National press & music placements have included CBS’ Morning Show, CBS’ Talk Philly, Redskins Nation, Poolside Palisades Pool Party Web series, Alli Sports, Fox Sports, Eos music, DMX, MooMoo Music, Pure Play, More Magazine, WSJ’s Smart Money, Music Connection, Joey Reynolds’ show, and Jim Bohannon’s show.

Kim Cameron
Lead singer and songwriter for Side FX

My passion is telling stories through music. I grew up a few miles from the white sandy beaches of southern California, so in-between boogie board surfing, I marched in a band with my clarinet, starred in school musicals, sang in the choir, and performed in a cover band.

Unfortunately, when it came time to pay back those college loans, and deliver a rent check, I found myself leaving the true love of my life: music, to pursuing a career in the corporate world. After years of long hours (and I mean long), weekends, holidays, late nights; I found few rewards, and a lot of glass ceilings.

After watching a family member battle cancer and frustrated with what I had compromised, I turned back to my true passion and took a deep look at what drives me, what fulfills my soul. I took a leap of faith, and bet on myself. Scary? For sure! But, today, I have written 3 albums, (Contradictions, Turning Point, The Blond Side), completed a 19 State tour, found an outstanding band, created a publishing company, and am the only indie artist who has charted 5 songs on a single album!

I began this adventure to create music that will make you cry, smile, dance in the kitchen and think about life a little differently.

For me, my music is an image of me and those who have touched me; musical stories that others can find themselves in.

There are so many great stories left to write, left to be told.

After our interview with Kim Cameron, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we’ll taste Casco Bay Riptide Red Ale From Casco Bay Brewery, located in Portland, Maine.

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Lady Vajayjay

On Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime we are happy to have Lady Vajayjay return as our guest. Join us as we catch up with all that has been happening with Lady Vajayjay. She will be answering questions from the chatline as well. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

She is an outrageous persona created by Vic, an Asian/Puerto Rican American gay man, (now we all know why he/she is confused in the first place), with an engaging smile and and the oh-so-intriguing ability to strut his stuff (her stuff? one never knows for sure) in front of a crowd of guys. His. . . umm. . . her mission is to shock you, amuse you, and entertain you like you’ve never been entertained before. And she’s just the guy who can do it . . . no, no . . . he’s just the gal that can do it! Aw hell, don’t worry about it!

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You don’t want to miss our evening with Lady VaJayJay!

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Marc Platt

Talented guitarist, prolific songwriter, and down-to earth human being. These are just a few terms to describe Marc Platt, a Los Angeles-based, singer-songwriter who is making a difference in the lives of other musicians.

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Platt’s experience in the music business goes back to the early 80s, first as an artist and then as an employee of Rhino Records, back when the record label was in its infant stages. By the mid 80s, Platt had returned to performing full-time and formed the band, The Real Impossibles. Their 1986 EP, “Play Loud” was produced by Plimsouls’ (“Million Miles Away”) front-man, Peter Case and The Real Impossibles video, “Turn My World” was featured on MTV that same year.

“When I was starting out in the 80s, I was a huge fan of the Plimsouls,” Platt said. “I hung out with Peter Case who took me under his wings and introduced me to people such as Elvis Costello, Peter Buck (REM), John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earle, and T-Bone Burnett. “I really got an education watching these amazing artists work. I was a very lucky guy for getting to hang out with my idols at an impressionable age.”

Platt went on to play in a few bands, but his real success has been in songwriting. He wrote songs for Universal’s 1993 A Taste for Killing and 1994 The Raffle in which two of the songs were featured on the soundtrack. His music has also been featured on ESPN.

“I got lucky enough to get some songs in movies in the 90s,” said Platt. “They weren’t hit movies, but I found that getting to the producers was much more beneficial than music supervisors. I still make money off cable and DVDs from those projects.”

More recently, Platt’s songs have been featured on TV shows such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, E-News True Hollywood, and Passions. He continues to write music for a variety of TV shows.

After our interview with Marc & The Plattitudes, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports talk, and rants, during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Time to Bitch.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we’ll taste SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale From SweetWater Brewing Company located in Atlanta, Ga..

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Melissa Cox

On Wednesday January 25, 2012, at 8pm/PST Swoop’s World Late Night welcomes the return of singer/songwriter Melissa Cox. Melissa was a guest last year when she was on her Odometer Destroyer tour. She returns to give us the lowdown on her new album and what’s been happening since we last talked. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

A national touring artist, veteran songwriter, guitarist, mandolin player, and classically trained vocalist, Melissa Cox pushes the boundaries of folk, Celtic and acoustic music. Not an artist who is easily categorized, Cox strives to fuse her diverse musical tastes and influences into a style all her own. From Celtic Fusion to Trip Folk, World to acoustic electronic, modern rock to classical choir, Melissa Cox is an old soul with a new sound.

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A mezzo-soprano whose voice is often compared to those of Grace Slick, Sinead O’Connor and Dolores O’Riordan (the Cranberries), the vocal power is matched only by her tenacity and determination to make it as an independent artist. And that resolve has paid off with national and regional songwriting awards, opening spots for artists like the Spin Doctors, Sister Hazel, Smash Mouth, and Three Dog Night, and headlining performances at scores of festivals across the U.S.

Since her early days as a shy girl singing Jewel covers at open mics in Delaware, Melissa has blossomed into a respected rock artist, who cites Tori Amos, Porcupine Tree, Bjork, and Massive Attack as influences. The lead singer of the national touring Celtic Fusion band Mythica, Melissa has fused her rock influences with Irish and Scottish music, a sound that has won the group headlining spots at some of the largest Celtic festivals in the nation.

Melissa’s new concept album “Harmonious Maladies” is the singers third solo album, and her sixth album when counting her releases with Mythica. The concept of the album, Melissa explains, is juxtapositions and diametric ideas…”a musical manifestation of my slightly bi-polar life.” The 11-track album, produced by Melissa, was released November 18, 2011, and funded entirely with fan support through Kickstarter.

Her most experimental and honest to date, “Harmonious Maladies” deals with a variety of issues across the emotional spectrum, including depression, psychotherapy, addiction, alcoholism, and gun control, balanced by jubilant tunes about love, travel, nature, and the Divine.

One song on the album pays homage to one of Cox’s heroes, actress and author Carrie Fisher. “I read Carries Postcards from the Edge when I was a teenager, and it really stuck with me. And I just love Star Wars,” says Cox, a self proclaimed sci-fi nerd. “Carrie reminds me to have a sense of humor during my dark times.”

The album will also feature a cover of “Gone Away” by 90s band The Offspring, a nod to the influence 90s rock had on the singer, who turns the song from a head-banger into a ballad with cello.

Melissa tours the U.S. and most frequently tours the East Coast and Colorado.

After our interview with Melissa Cox, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we’ll taste Casco Bay Brown Ale From Casco Bay Brewery, located in Portland, Maine.

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Tori Allah

On Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime we are happy to have spiritual psychic channeler Tori Allah as our guest. Join us as we get to know Tori as she teaches us about what she does. She will be answering questions from the chatline and listeners can call in for a reading. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Tori Allah is a psychic medium, clairvoyant, clairsentient and clairaudient. She can remember seeing relatives that have crossed over as young as 5 or 6 years of age. Her mother also had this gift. Tori was warned by her mother that if she saw anything, just don’t say anything. This resulted in becoming a quiet child in elementary school, but found her niche in high school. Currently, her mediumship abilities have helped deliver messages of hope and comfort from those in the spirit world to those here.

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Tori is also a pet reader. She has been instrumental in giving medical intuitive readings for pets. Tori has testimonials from clients whose pets who have crossed over still bringing messages to those here.

Tori has been hired as a consultant in the corporate world as well. She has flown out of state with investors to check on their potential property purchases. She is also hired to give a personality profile for those that are being considered for a corporate position. Corporate owners have also hired her to check out some spirits that seems to be attached to buildings
as well.

Tori is also a feng shui intuitive. She uses the “Black Hat Sect” feng shui method for feng shui and includes her intuitive abilities to “cleanse” businesses and homes. She has been hired by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and featured as their “special interest lecturer” to lecture on “feng shui” and has been asked by the Orient Lines and Princess Cruise Line to lecture as well.

Tori is on T.V. She was one of the psychics featured on Lifetime’s “America’s Psychic Challenge.”  Tori has also done readings on “live” internet radio with Daze Lickenhoff, as well as on “I Am Healthy” internet radio. Tori was interviewed by Spiritman Joseph Tittel on his weekly radio show.

Tori is also a certified California teacher. Her background as an elementary school teacher and a teacher for junior college as well has provided students with insights about their potential abilities.

Tori teaches a “Spiritual Development” class in Anaheim, California for the past five years. All are welcome as she channels the lecture weekly and students return to receive channeled information. She is featured in Expos throughout L.A. and has workshops such as “Soul Communication” or “Ridding Yourself of Spiritual Blocks” throughout Orange County and L.A. Tori is also hired for private “medium parties” or parties that hire her strictly for “private readings.”

Tori’s book, “Discovering Your Spiritual Path” is available at metaphysical book stores in Southern California. You can also contact Tori for a copy.

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Antonio Pedro Ruiz

On Wednesday January 18, 2012, at 8pm/PST Swoop’s World Late Night welcomes the return of Actions & Solutions founder, and Long Beach Community Activist Antonio Pedro Ruiz. Antonio is actively involved in the arts and culture community of Long Beach. He often volunteers on committees, and can always be seen at events throughout the city. Join us as we find out what Antonio has been up to and what the future holds for the arts and youth of Long Beach. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Antonio Pedro Ruiz manages production and social networking entities under the banner of actionandsolutions.com, Really Big Boom Productions and The Creativity Network. As Executive Producer, he is a developer and producer of creative content for a spectrum of digital media platforms.

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Ruiz earned his reputation as a seasoned executive producer specializing in live television events and large scale productions for over 16 years.  As the former Executive Producer of Live Events for E! Networks, Antonio helped build a brand identity that has become a pop culture icon, the Red Carpet. He executive produced live coverage of award shows, including the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, Grammys, Primetime Emmys, as well as live movie premieres and the ultimate icon “Fashion Police.”

After our interview with Antonio Pedro Ruiz, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports talk, and rants, during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Time to Bitch.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we’ll taste Slick Nick Winter Ale From Sebago Brewery, located in Gorham, Maine.

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The Guitar Goddesses Rock Out show! at the Guitar Merchant located at 7503 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA 91303. (818) 884-5905. Cost for the event is $10.

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Kelly Zirbes

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime we are happy to have musician, singer and songwriter Kelly Zirbes of Kelly’s Lot return as our guest. Join us as we get to know the Kelly and her music and causes. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Kelly’s Lot plays roadhouse blues. Their sound is upbeat, heartfelt and fun and audiences walk away with a smile. After Rock City News crowned Kelly’s Lot “Best Blues Band” at a yearly awards show, the band started booking blues Festivals including The Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland Oregon, the Big Fish Blues Festival, Maxson Roadhouse and the Pasadena Blues Festival. They have opened for Tommy Castro, Shemekia Copeland, Marcia Ball and Curtis Salgado and have hosted 2 many events for charity. Kelly’s Lot was formed by singer Kelly Zirbes after years of songwriting and playing solo. Their 3 live CDs, “Live at The Troubadour”, “Stop And Make A Difference” and “Trio” have shown the band has what it takes “LIVE” They have headlined local southern California festivals, toured regionally and went on 2 national tours. Kelly’s Lot has been featured on many media outlets including ABC Perspectives, Channel 4 in Milwaukee, Rock City News, LA times, Pasadena Weekly, Independent Songwriter Magazine, Mixdown Magazine, The Debra Duncan Show, Good Morning Texas, The Gordon Keith show and Fox TV Houston. Many USA radio stations, traditional, college and internet have played their CDs. Their studio releases “Come To This” and “The Light” were played on traditional and internet radio overseas in Europe. With the help of European fans and a new CD “Pastrami and Jam”, they toured across Belgium and France the last 3 years.

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Lisa Nemzo is the real deal. No agendas, rocked right out of the box and into your soul. Nemzo is in the vanguard of female artists who not only sing and write songs, but are also masters of their instrument. Lisa’s been compared to Paula Cole, Heart, Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLaughlin and Howie Day. Her clear sultry vocals & driving hypnotic guitar style will leave you mesmerized.

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Nemzo’s known for her show stopping, over-the-neck harmonic 12-string guitar solos. Raw emotion drives her guitar grooves, haunting melodies and poignant lyrics. Each song takes you on a journey into the depths and heights of love, life and experiences we’ve all been through but often don’t talk about.

Over four years in the making, “Unlock My Heart” was culled from over 350 songs written by Nemzo. The album is a renaissance of romantic edged tunes with catchy melodies and infectious riffs. It is a 16-course, multi-layered musical journey that lures you in, then captures you and compels you to listen over and over.

Highly regarded by her fellow musicians, Lisa’s been a well-kept secret to many American audiences. Three records released in Germany, on Metronome/Polygram, the Netherlands, Japan, and Australia, kept her on tour, making videos, and thrilling fans all over the world. Her songs have been featured on video and European television. Three independent CD releases demonstrate Lisa’s versatile songwriting in styles of soulful electro-acoustic rock and pop.

Her catalog of charted songs includes: “Walking on Ice,” “Hard For a Girl Like Me,” “I Don’t Wanna’ Fool With Love,” “Hot Summer Nights”—a hit song for Harvey Mason and Lee Ritenour’s “Stone Mason”—and “Short Cut, ” a single on “Here’s to Love” and “Greatest Hits” by Tanya Tucker. Lisa Nemzo has also toured with Bonnie Raitt, Heart, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Christopher Cross, Hall and Oates and many other artists.

A consummate professional, Nemzo produced and arranged this body of work, sang and played guitars and keyboards. “Unlock My Heart” demonstrates Lisa’s depth and power and live show energy, with a band of wicked hot musicians from LA and Nashville. Bass: Dave Pomeroy (Elton John, Tricia Yearwood); Electric Guitar: Michael Durham (Dave Matthews) and Bruce Michael Miller; Keyboards: Catherine Styron Marx; Percussion: Debra Dobkin (Shawn Colvin, Richard Thompson); Drums: Billy Thomas (Vince Gill, Little River Band). Final track, #16, “Bad Seed,” a tragic saga of an American family gone wrong, features Karl Werne on lead guitar, lightning out of a bottle, from Big Wide Grin.

With the lead-off single and video “Reach”, Lisa’s music is making its way to Internet radio and a summer/fall tour. The “Reach“ video, inspires hope, community, and making the world a better place, and was produced by former Heart manager Ken Kinnear.

“Unlock My Heart” is available on CD and a special edition two-record set on vinyl, autographed and numbered; set one in Cherry Red and set two in Popsicle Orange.

After our interview with Lisa Nemzo, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports talk, and rants, during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Time to Bitch.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Diamond Bear Pale Ale by Diamond Bear Brewing Co., Little Rock Arkansas.

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If you’re headed out to First Fridays, drop by and say hello while you’re making the rounds.

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Normandie Wilson

On Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime we are happy to have musician and artist Normandie Wilson as our guest. Join us as we get to know the Normandie and her music. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Normandie Wilson is an odd bird: a visual and a vocal artist with a mix of modern and vintage influences; a five-foot tall tattooed pixie with a decidedly feminine streak; and a big heart and hurricane-force energy when it comes to helping birds. Ms. Wilson is engaging on a 2 week tour of the Rocky Mountains and West Coast in January, supported by Lincoln, Nebraska’s 50′s jazz/folk/pop duo The Golden Hour.

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A steady childhood diet of Burt Bacharach, The Beach Boys, and Motown has given Normandie’s music a distinctly 60’s pop throw-back, and her songs showcase these influences with style. Normandie was an accompanist for many years, playing classic show tunes by the likes of Cole Porter and Kander & Ebb, and these jazzy rhythms and lyrics have made their way into her work as well.

The playful Wilson has been busy since releasing her first EP in 2007, Glitter Patter, an early collection of songs written during her time living in New York. Later that year, after a rough emotional time, she produced and recorded Healing Arts for Broken Hearts. Later, these two quirky records were re-released online as Early Birds: Songs from 2007. True to her DIY roots, Wilson packed her VW bug and toured the US solo in late 2008. Wilson has continued her participation with San Diego mariachi-indie-pop collective Red Pony Clock, and appeared on the records God Made Dirt (2007) and Whatevz Forevzzz (2011).

In 2009, Wilson released a joint record with fellow songwriter Sebastian Clark, Music for Smart People. This school-of-pop inspired collection features reflective and brooding lyrics, with Wilson and Clark’s charming harmonies evoking early Carole King and Brill Building-style pop. The two toured the US and Europe to support the record, which heavily influenced Wilson’s songwriting, and decision to record parts of her fourth album, The Flower Box, in Scotland and the UK.

The Flower Box was released in July 2010 and was well-received in the US, putting Normandie on the local music map in San Diego. She toured heavily in support of it, stopping at the Nebraska Pop Festival, the San Francisco Pop Festival, and SXSW, among others. In 2011, Normandie followed up The Flower Box with a 5-song EP, Summers Are For Lovers, and a 7” record, Saturday Night Girl. She completed several extensive tours of the US and made her first solo appearance at the Athens Pop Festival in Athens, GA. Normandie was also voted one of the “Top Ten Voices of San Diego” by NBC San Diego.

Normandie is currently finishing up the recording of her fifth full-length studio album, Geography And Other Problems, to be released in March 2012.

Normandie Wilson continues to make her own path as a singer, composer, painter, and woman. She will be touring the United States, France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden in support of Geography And Other Problems in 2012.

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The HeatSeekers specialize in TV-Movie theme songs and pop tunes. From poignant melodies like Godfather, to crowd-pleasers like Pink Panther, Cheers and Take Five, you’ll enjoy their diversity. The HeatSeekers have performed in such venues as Voodoo Lounge and TRIP and have recently auditioned for “America’s Got Talent”.

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The Heatseekers are:

• Randy ‘Doc’ Johnson
• Garry ‘G-Cor’ Corman
• JD ‘J-Dizzle’ Nash

After our interview with Randy ‘Doc’ Johnson and The HeatSeekers, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports talk, and rants, during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Time to Bitch.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Frye’s Leap India Pale Ale From Sebago Brewery. Located in Gorham, Maine.

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Gary Terrence Becks

On Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime we are happy to have artist Gary Terrence Becks  as our guest. Join us as we get to know the Gary, his art, and his involvement in the Long Beach Arts Community. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

G.T.  Becks was born in the Washington DC metropolitan area June 18, 1968.  He became interested in writing and music at the age of 6,  and after a few years of collecting comic books became inspired to draw his own. Mostly a self taught artist, his style is a mix of both Japanese Manga and American comic influences.

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In 1992 he moved to Los Angeles and completed his first comic series called Vixen 6 which was adapted into a screenplay.

In 2001 he started the series Mazscara, a webcomic whose story elements mix horror, drama and fantasy. At the same time he began to discover 3D software such as  zBrush, Cinema 4D and Poser, which took his art in a whole different direction. G.T is currently working on several 3D projects as well as two new comic series called the Humorville Hillarrions and Fiendy.

His art portfolio can be viewed here.

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Larry "Lak" Henderson

On Wednesday December 28, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST Swoop’s World Late Night welcomes Larry “Lak” Henderson. Join us as we get to know this entrepreneur and how he is using rap, and hip-hop to assist in educating our youth. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

New Jersey entrepreneur Larry “Lak” (pronounced LOCK) Henderson is the co-founder, CEO, recording artist and co-producer of Smart Music Entertainment. Since 2007, Smart Music has created high-quality educational hip-hop music using a blend of educational lyrics and underground hip-hop beats. Their new CD, Lesson One: Hip-Hop and Education, uses rap lyrics and today’s hip-hop beats to hit on topics such as money management, African-American impact, politics, geography and history.

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Hot lyrics and dope rhymes are nothing without a flow, and when it comes to combining all three elements, no one does it better than Lak…

Lak (which stands for Life and Knowledge) is a brilliant, versatile lyricist devoted to staking his claim on hip-hop and taking it to new and exciting levels. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he began rhyming in the fourth grade. Growing up in the center of hip-hop’s golden era of the 1980s, when true lyricism dominated the airways, Lak was inspired by the legends of that era – Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, KRS-One and EPMD to name a few. After listening to Lak flow, it’s easy to assess that he is the new version of an old school hip-hop tradition. He captures the heart of what hip-hop was built upon – realism and passion.

A true entertainer, Lak is known for his stage show that hypnotizes audiences with intense rhymes, ill metaphors and a rousing delivery. He was an on-air personality at Rutgers University’s WRSU-FM 88.7 where he was the host of the popular “Led-Lak Show.” He has performed in countless shows and rap battles and has appeared on numerous underground mixtapes. Lak has also been featured as a guest on several radio and television programs including CBS Radio and BET. He earned a B.A. from Rutgers University.

After our interviews with Larry “Lak” Henderson, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports talk, and rants, during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Time to Bitch.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Diamond Bear’s Paradise Porter From Diamond Bear Brewery. located in Little Rock Arkansas.

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Brian Miles

On Thursday, December 22, 2011, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime we are happy to have musician Brian Miles  as our guest. Join us as we get to know the Brian and his music. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

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The Clouds

On Wednesday December 21, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST Swoop’s World Late Night welcomes local band The Clouds in studio. Join us as we get to know the members of the band, their music, and enjoy some in studio live performances. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

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The Clouds
Once upon a time there was a young cloud named Jose. He decided to share some thoughts in musical form. He asked Carina, who could sing beautifully to help make the songs sound pretty. She did, and it was good. But then one day Jose thought, it needs more. It needs a pair of hands to give the songs a classy feel. So they both went to their friend Pam’s house and asked if she would like to join in on the fun. She said yes but only if her family of piano’s could join. They couldn’t say no. So Jose wrote songs, carina sang the pretty parts and pam and her toy piano’s sang the classy parts. They moved to Long Beach, Ca and met two humans named Al and Jasin. The three young clouds asked them if they could add some solid rhythm to their thoughts and melodies. Al and Jasin both said yes and turned themselves into clouds. Now they all float along making music and share thoughts about what they see along the way. Fortunately for them, modern day technology has allowed them to record their songs and will be shared with anyone who is looking to listen.  With everything in place, their journey will be similar to a poem by Diamond Dave Whitaker. “Cast a wide net, find a common thread. Let life flourish. Don’t panic, just keep it organic.”

Members: Pam Gartner – vox/piano Jose Serna – vox/guitar Carina Downing – vox/synth/flute Jason Cordero – Bass Alvaro Rodriguez -Drums

After our interviews with The Clouds, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports talk, and rants, during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Time to Bitch.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Christkindl Winter Warmer Ale From Christian Morelein Brewing Co. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Bravo Productions
Gregory P. Jenkins and Thomas Neighbors founded the company and offer more than 40 years combined experience in event design and planning and prop production.The founders take a hands-on approach in working with their clients, and hold executive positions in the current structure of the company. Bravo’s full and part-time staff consists of artisans, craftsmen, technical, logistical and support personnel.

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Gregory P. Jenkins holds an impressive list of credentials and has a well-earned reputation in the field of special events and marketing. As co-founder and partner of Bravo Productions, Jenkins is involved in all aspects of the company’s event productions — from designing the concept and staging the function to overseeing publicity, marketing, and the administrative operation. In addition, he supervises the company’s charitable contribution campaign.

Prior to forming Bravo Productions in 1987, Jenkins served as public relations director for Festival Artists, where he supervised Tournament of Roses Parade publicity, special events, community relations and promotions for the company and its clients.

Previously, Jenkins served as account executive/client services coordinator with the Fontayne Group, a Los Angeles-based public relations firm. Prior to moving west, Jenkins served four years as marketing research manager for the Metrtopolitan Detroit Convention & Visitor Bureau..

Jenkins holds a master’s degree in organizational communications and a bachelor’s degree in advertising, both from Michigan State University. He has also completed training in public disputes and negotiations at MIT/Harvard, and coursework in sports marketing, fundraising, special event planning, and entertainment publicity and public relations.

A Long Beach resident, Jenkins is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America. He also holds a membership in Meeting Professionals International and the International Special Events Society (ISES), and was a former board member of the ISES, Los Angeles Chapter. Jenkins has lectured on a variety of event-industry related topics and has written numerous articles that have been published in special events, meeting planning, public relations and marketing trade journals. Jenkins serves on the editorial advisory board of Event Solutions Magazine.

Thomas Neighbors, Co-founder and partner, directs the company’s operations, supervises the Art Department, oversees prop production, and implements programs to support the organization’s long-term growth. A noted Southern California artist and designer, Neighbors is also responsible for creating miniature models, scenery, theatrical sets and event illustrations for the commercial production, trade show, film and special event industries.

Prior to co-founding Bravo Productions, Neighbors served as art director and general manager for Festival Artists, one of the largest Tournament of Roses Parade Float manufacturers. Neighbors managed the company’s Art and Construction Departments, designed artwork for promotional merchandise, and assisted in designing parade entries for the company’s clients, including Bank of America, American Honda, and Arco.

Previously, Neighbors served for ten years as art director for Fiesta Floats in Temple City, California. Under his direction, the company’s Rose Parade entries received numerous awards for originality, creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic merit. Formerly, Neighbors was a technical illustrator for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach.

A lifelong resident of Long Beach, California, Neighbors majored in art and design at California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. He has furthered his studies in drafting, and illustrations at the renowned Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, and is also an architectural enthusiast.

Neighbors is a member of the Themed Entertainment Association. In collaboration with Coburn Topiary, Neighbors has designed and produced displays for Disneyland, Disney World, The San Diego Zoo, and theme parks and attractions throughout the United States.

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UpxAllxNightt

On Wednesday December 14, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST Swoop’s World Late Night welcomes local rap artists UpxAllxNightt in studio. Join us as we get to know these talented young men and their music. After our guests we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

UpxAllxNightt
Corbin Smith, better known by his stage name RuNxThT, was born in Atlanta, GA and currently lives in Paramount, CA. He and his partner/music producer Damashun Haley, better known as Domino, have DJ’d at countless raves and hip-hop parties in Paramount, Long Beach, Downey, Hollywood, and Compton.

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After our interviews with UpxAllxNightt, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Rant.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Steelhead Extra Pale Ale From Mad River Brewery located in Blue Lake, California.

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Alam Khan

On Thursday December 8, 2011 at 12pm/PST our guest will be musician Alam Khan. Join us as we get to know Alam, his rich heritage, and all of the wonderful things he’s doing in introducing a very traditional form of music into the repertoire of musicians of a variety of genres. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Son of the legendary Sarode Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Alam Khan has been touching the hearts of audiences worldwide for the past 15 years. Since his initial training into the Maihar Seni Gharana at the age of seven, Alam was blessed to learn and live in the traditional style of Guru and student. Ali Akbar Khan’s careful crafting and guidance shows in each note as well as in Alam’s imaginative way of expressing the ancient ragas passed down from the courts of Emperor Akbar by Mian Tansen in the 16th century.

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Alam’s performance career was introduced to the world when he began accompanying his father onstage, internationally, from 1996 to 2006. They played in such prestigious venues as the Royal Jodhpur Palace, the Dover Lane Music Festival in Calcutta, and New York’s Lincoln Center Jazz festival, as well as highly acclaimed concerts all over the United States, Canada, Europe and India.

Along with accompanying his esteemed father, Alam’s inner voice began to emerge and grow with his solo career, which began in 1998. He has toured worldwide and established himself as Ali Akbar Khan’s true heir and the face of a new generation of Sarode players, attracting praise and attention from musical icons such as Sitar Legend Ravi Shankar, Carlos Santana, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Slide Guitarist Derek Trucks, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta, and many more of India’s finest musicians. Alam has had the privilege and honor of performing alongside some of India’s greatest Tabla masters–such as Swapan Chaudhuri, Zakir Hussain and Anindo Chatterjee–in a constantly growing list of highly reputed venues, including the Dover Lane Music Festival, Saptak, Zakir Hussain’s annual Barsi concert (in honor of Ustad Allarakha), the Darbar Festival, the San Francisco World Music Festival, the Chicago World Music Festival and the Carnegie Group in NYC.

Alam has also collaborated and performed with a wide array of artists from different genres such as Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman, Christopher Hedge, Homayoun Sakhi, underground Hip-Hop legend Eligh and electronic musicians Amplive and Janaka Selekta.

Alam was recently in the film “Play Like a Lion” that tells the amazing story of his musical journey as well as his father’s. It is now circulating amongst 2011-2012 film festival circuits internationally.

Alam was the personal assistant to his father during his final years of life, helping aid him in teaching at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California–a mecca for students and lovers of Indian classical music. Alam Khan, following his father’s wishes, is now the teacher of advanced instrumental and vocal classes at the Ali Akbar College of Music and has dedicated his life to preserving, performing and teaching this music to the world.

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Jack Nunn

On Wednesday December 7, 2011 at 8pm/PST on Swoop’s World Late Night, we are happy to have Jack Nunn, owner of Powerhouse Fitness, join us as we celebrate our 2 year anniversary of broadcasting Swoop’s World Radio. Along with Jack will be three outstanding rowers, the Graves brothers Tom, Peter, and John.  The Graves brothers as well as Jack have participated in some of the most prestigious rowing events around the world. We’ll get the latest on the world of fitness, as well as U.S. Rowing from these four outstanding athletes.  After our guest we’ll be taking on all topics, reviewing the last 2 years, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

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Jack Nunn, Owner of Powerhouse Fitness, started rowing in ‘96 for Long Beach Juniors and made the 1997 Junior National Team Selection Camp. He stared for four years at UC Berkeley, winning four Pac-10 championships and three IRA National Championships. He was a member of the first undefeated Pac-10 and IRA National Champion Freshman 8 in ‘98 and repeated the feat in ‘99. Jack helped his varsity 8 place second at the Henley Royal Regatta in 1999 in the Ladies Plate Challenge Cup in London, England. Jack also played two seasons with the Cal Ice Hockey Team. Jack earned his BA in Business/Communications.

Thomas Graves
Thomas decided to try rowing in high school as a spring sport after hearing about it from his dad. He lists winning the Temple Challenge Cup at the 2005 Henley Royal Regatta as his most memorable sporting achievement. Thomas lists Michael Jordan as the most influential person in his sporting career because he used to watch him play basketball when he was growing up, and Lance Armstrong as his personal hero because he is so dominate and works harder than everyone else. Thomas enjoys biking, running, surfing and reading.

International Results: Finished 16th  in the double sculls at the 2011 World Rowing Championships…Finished 16th  in the double sculls at the 2009 World Rowing Championships…Won the Temple Challenge Cup at the 2005 Henley Royal Regatta…Won gold in the eight at the 2001 World Rowing Junior Championships. Find the additional info on Thomas at U.S. Rowing.org.

Peter Graves
Peter lists his most memorable sporting achievement as winning the Temple Challenge Cup at the 2005 Henley Royal Regatta. In addition to rowing, he enjoys sailing, skiing, croissants and wonton soup. Peter speaks French and some Chinese.

International Results: Finished 16th  in the double sculls at the 2009 World Rowing Championships…Finished 14th  in the quadruple sculls at the 2006 World Rowing Under 23 Championships…Won the Temple Challenge Cup at the 2005 Henley Royal Regatta…Was a semifinalist in the double sculls at the 2004 Henley Royal Regatta. Find the additional info on Peter at U.S.Rowing.org.

John Graves
John enjoys playing lawn sports with elite skiers at Craftsbury…He was the captain of Trinity College’s men’s soccer and rowing teams…John lists his most memorable sporting achievement as winning the 2010 Trinity College Relay for Life Charity Soccer Tournament…He was an Adidas All-American soccer player in high school…He competed for four years on Trinity College’s soccer team…John’s brothers, Peter and Thomas, are elite-level scullers and his first cousin is elite-level lightweight Brian De Regt…He is a member of Leander Club in England…John lists Larry Gluckman as the biggest influence in his rowing career.

International Results: Finished 11th  in the lightweight single sculls at the 2010 World Rowing Under 23 Championships…Finished 13th in the pair at the 2009 World Rowing Under 23 Championships…Reached the final of the Temple Challenge Cup at the 2008 Henley Royal Regatta. Find the additional info on John at U.S.Rowing.org.

After our interviews with our guests we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Barbarossa Double Dark Lager From Christian Morelein Brewing Co. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Max Viltz is a dedicated award-winning community leader and entrepreneur who is recognized for her support of arts groups, and community and business organizations including Arts Council for Long Beach, NAACP, St. Mary Medical Center, Aquarium of the Pacific and more. She has owned and operated Village Treasures in Long Beach, CA since 1997. Village Treasures offers authentic African art, jewelry, clothing, home décor, gift items, world imports and more. The art gallery, boutique and gift shop has operated in the East Village Arts since 2001. Visit www.villagetreasuresart.com to learn more.

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Robin Keeble Photo by Kelly Lacefield

On Wednesday November 30, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST Swoop’s World Late Night returns after taking a break over Thanksgiving, and are happy to welcome a couple of returning guests as well. First up our friend and social activist Robin Keeble of AKA Angels joins us. Robin will fill us in on all the happenings with AKA Angels as well as what, if any, effects new changes with the California prisons will have on communities.  Next up we are thrilled to have the band Mind The Gap in studio. Some of you may remember that Ru Samath of Mind The Gap joined us a few months back, but this time you’ll have a chance to meet all of the guys of the band that has just recently been nominated for the 2012 All Indie Music Awards.  After our guests we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Robin Keeble

Robin was a drug addict who prostituted herself or committed burglaries for money to buy heroin. Her habit kept her in and out of jail for 22 years.

In 1996 she was released from prison and homeless. She was in La Palma Park in Anaheim, sharing needles with other homeless junkies when an AIDS Outreach Project worker approached her and asked if she was hungry and if she had a safe place to sleep. He offered her a free HIV test, food vouchers, and help getting into a drug rehabilitation program.

Since that time Robin has become sober, earned her Associate’s Degree in 2002, followed by a Bachelors Degree in Human Services in 2005 and Master’s in Public Health from Cal State Fullerton in 2008. Along the way she’s received recognition, awards and garnered the admiration of the faculty of various institutions.

Robin is the director of the AKA Angels; A women’s civic group that meets quarterly in support of women that have been released from incarceration. The goal of the AKA Angels is to offer support during transition and community integration. She is also involved with Community Advisory Representatives; a peer based mentoring group for those incarcerated in the Orange County Jail system.

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Mind The Gap

A Korean, a Sri Lankan, a Mexican, and a Jew from Cleveland. 4 musicians from 4 corners of the world aiming to shotgun blast through the insipid airwaves of current music using acoustic harmonies fused with modern technology.

Mind the Gap formed in 2008 when singer/songwriter duo, Cahn & Yang, met music producers, Ru & Ozzy, of The Bird Call. The collaboration was formed with the help of Music Supervisor, Jonathan McHugh, and the group quickly got to work on main title songs for several films including Mass Animation: Live Music and The Education of Charlie Banks. They were also commissioned to write theme songs for TV shows on Discovery, A&E, History, VH1, and Playboy TV.

While licensing music, they have also been performing across the country with shows in LA, NYC, and Chicago, to name a few. Mind the Gap played at High Sierra Music Festival ’10, CMJ Music & Film Marathon ’10 & ’11, Canadian Music Fest ’11, and Vancouver’s The Kulth Music Festival ’11. While on tour, they received media attention, being awarded AOL’s Spinner Download of the day. They are set to release their debut album, ‘The Good Fight’ in Fall 2011. The group rests their heads in Los Angeles, CA.

After our interviews with Robin Keeble and Mind The Gap, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Jamaica Red Ale From Mad River Brewery located in Blue Lake, California.

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Evan Kelly

On Thursday November 17, 2011 at 12pm/PST our guest will be artists, photographer, and community activist Evan Kelly. Evan is truly one busy man with a hand in all that is good with making Long Beach truly a thriving artistic/cultural community. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

For over 20 years Evan Kelly has been capturing the world through the lens of a camera. What started in 1988 with a 35mm L.A. Olympics commemorative point and shoot has become a lifelong passion to depict the intimate play of light and object. For much of his college career Evan’s focus was on night photography of urban landscapes. More recently Evan has been exploring more conceptual endeavors including multi-media and sculpture incorporating photographic imagery with found and contrived objects.

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As a community activist, Evan has worked to expand the Arts in Downtown Long Beach. Through community events and projects he hopes to convey the importance of the Arts in the social fabric of a vibrant city as well as the daily lives of all people.

Born in 1978 in Venice Beach, California, Evan attended Little Royalty Nursery School. In 1983 he and his family moved to Holland. They lived in Amsterdam, where Evan attended the British School of Amsterdam until 1986, and then moved to Wassenaar and the American School of the Hague until 1988. Moving back to Venice Beach, California, Evan attended Walgrove Elementary, then moved to Rossmoor and attended Los Alamitos High School. He then moved to San Diego and attended San Diego State University as a Biology Major.

Leaving SDSU with a degree in Advanced Debauchery, Evan attended Grossmont City and Mesa Community Colleges before moving to Long Beach and CSULB for a BFA in Photography.

Currently Evan lives in the city of Long Beach. He is active in the community; sitting on the boards of both the neighborhood association (EVA) and local non-profit arts organization (EVAD).

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John Kaye

On Wednesday November 16, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST we are happy to welcome musician John Kaye as our guest on Swoop’s World Late Night. After John we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

“Music is not an  option for me. It’s my heritage.” ~ John Kaye

I’ve traversed the world in my youth with many bands. I played the Vegas circuit for over 25 years in several different genres. As an original songwriter I opted to pursue my own original material in 2008 and moved to L.A. I’ve not looked back. My sound is unique in style and presentation. There is nothing currenlty in the industry like the music we put out. It is always well received by listeners wherever I go.

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I am proud to be playing with 2 of my all time favorite players. Rich Niego & Iain Hersey who are monster musicians in their own right.

I was named after my Grandfather, Johnny “Ukulele” Kaaihue, the Worlds Most Reknowed Master Of The Ukulele. His father, my great Grandfather, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole was the last Hawaiian Royal to be buried in Hawaii in full Regalia with a Hawaiian Royal Honor gaurd procession in 1922. We are all relatives of the Royal Hawaiian family of Hawaii. My father, Norman Kaye is the State Poet Emeritius of Nevada and he wrote songs for many celebrities including Johnny Mathis and Perry Como. My Aunt, Mary Kaye is “The First Lady Of Rock” and the namesake of The Mary Kaye Stratocaster Fender Custom Guitar. This is the first custom guitar made by Leo Fender and the first guitar ever named after a person. Her group The Mary Kaye Trio are the Pioneers of The Las Vegas Lounge Scene. They created the first ever late night lounge act in Las Vegas. She was also inducted into The Musicians Hall Of Fame with Ella Fitgerald and Sarah Vaughn by Louis B. Armstrong in 1961. She was also one of the top female jazz guitarists of all time. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 83 on February 17th, 2007. I miss her deeply. She was also my mentor and mother to me.

My Cousin and Brother, Jay Kaye is the Blue Messiah of Spain and one of the most flawless guitar players alive. Cousin Henry Kapono is 1/2 the famous duo named Cecilio and Kapono. He is also known as the Wild Hawaiian.

On April 30th, 2011 John Kaye was inducted into the Las Vegas Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

After our interview with John Kaye,  we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Red Wagon IPA From Fire Island Beer Company located in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams

On Thursday November 10, 2011 at 12pm/PST our guest will be Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams.  Dr. Williams’ journey from orphan and foster child to Doctor of Education, nonprofit founder, and author has been both challenging and rewarding. Dr. Williams has proven that success can be attained when a person possesses commitment, tenacity, and integrity. In his career, he has fulfilled a multitude of roles, including direct care worker, foster parent, house parent, entrepreneur, nonprofit and for-profit organization founder, Chief Executive Officer, adjunct professor, scholar-in-residence, talk show host, and internatinal motivational speaker. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

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“Self-help” sometimes sounds like a catchphrase. For Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams – “Dr. Nat” to his friends and fans – it’s a calling. The author of seven books (including his latest, “Attaining Your Personal Best”), TV talk show host, an in-demand inspirational speaker, and father of seven has lived a story like no other, and his commitment to helping others find their way successfully has made his remarkable story all the more meaningful.

Orphaned at a young age and a product of the New York City foster home system, Dr. Williams rose from his humble beginnings to earn three masters degrees and a doctorate. Utilizing his experience with the public welfare system, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for helping others, since 1993 he has been the President and CEO of HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc., a cluster of eight corporations focused on human services. HumanWorks employs over 200 people and has an operating budget of over $10 million.

Nowadays, Dr. Williams devotes a great deal of time and energy to providing training and workshops for employees and community members in areas such as stress management, time management, ethics, conflict avoidance and resolution, and customer service and loyalty. Earlier this year he visited U.S. troops in England, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Italy as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour in celebration of Black History Month.

In a time where even some of the more successful of us find ourselves under unusual economic strain, his practical approach to surviving hard times resonates more than ever, and requires professional and interpersonal skills that will allow people to stand out from the crowd. And it’s not only the most successful and visible who are in his purview: he speaks often about the intricacies of the adoption and foster care systems and senior housing. Whether he is wearing the hat of an author, speaker, TV personality, social service executive, or successful businessman, Dr. Williams always has an encouraging word as well as a plan of action.

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Tanna Frederick

On Wednesday November 9, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST we are happy to welcome actress Tanna Frederick as our guest on Swoop’s World Late Night. After our Tanna we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Tanna Frederick, currently starring as a dog in the title role in “Sylvia” at the Edgemar Center, is receiving accolades for her work. “Frederick is nothing short of terrific…Four paws up!” said Jose Ruiz of ReviewPlays.com of a recent performance.

Frederick can also be seen on the big screen also starring opposite Noah Wyle in Henry Jaglom’s romantic comedy “Queen of the Lot.” She stars as Maggie Chase, as actress desperate to claw her way off the B-list of action films into major movie stardom.

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Betty Jo Tucker of ReelReviews.com says of the chemistry between Frederick and Wyle, “their ‘opposites attract’ banter reminds me of old-time movie couples like Tracy and Hepburn. And their onscreen chemistry is undeniable.” Frederick won Best Actress at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival for her role.

Last year, Frederick starred in “Just 45 Minutes from Broadway” at the Edgemar. Suffused with a near-Chekhovian mix of the wistful and the melancholy, playwright Henry Jaglom’s world premiere comedy explored the complex emotional lives of theater folk. The play will be released as a feature film later this year starring Frederick and Judd Nelson.

Frederick’s performance in her first feature with Jaglom, “Hollywood Dreams,” earned her Best Actress kudos at the Montana International Film Festival and the Fargo Film Festival, and propelled the film to Best Picture honors at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival and to Best Comedy at WorldFest Houston. She was named Method Fest’s “Performer to Watch” and has also received the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s “Maverick” Award.

Off-screen, Frederick has proved just as driven and talented. A fitness aficionado who runs daily, Frederick recently ranked 52nd out of 1,321 women in her division in the LA Marathon in 2010. She is an expert at Tae Kwon Do and a passionate surfer. Ms. Frederick, along with famed surfer Shaun Tomson, founded “Project Save Our Surf,” an annual surfing event that benefits various ocean charities. The Fourth Annual PSOS: SURF 24 was held in Santa Monica this past October and benefited Heal the Bay. She is also founder of the Iowa Film Festival, which debuted successfully four years ago and has tripled in size.

After our interview with Tanna Frederick,  we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Blowing Rock Ale From Boone Brewing Company located in Boone, NC.

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Malachi Bazan

On Thursday November 3, 2011 at 12pm/PST our guest will be Malachi Bazan of Revenge of The Platypus. We previously scheduled Malachi for Wednesday October 26, 2011 when we broadcast LIVE from the Hum House at Sipology Coffeehouse. But with the great live music and packed house we couldn’t provide Malachi with the kind of interview he deserved, so we’re bringing him back! Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Revenge of the Platypus

West Coast trip hop band Revenge of the Platypus has been compared to everyone from Brooklyn duo Javelin to electronic duo Ratatat, but he draws his inspiration from sources ranging from RJD2 to Leonard Cohen. These are the sounds of electronic music, chill wave, and indie. It is perfectly designed for the placement in Film, TV and Commercials, what with its offering as two separate CDs, “Dreams” (the one with vocals) and “Dreams Instrumentals” (the one without).

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The creation of Pamona, Illinois-born Malachi Bazan, “Dreams” and “Dreams Instrumentals” follow the release of Revenge of the Platypus’s initial recording “First Flight” from 2010. All of his art finds its genesis in Malachi’s long history in the film and video game community. As a digital sculptor (sometimes called a character modeler), Malachi worked on the movies “The Barnyard,” “Night at the Museum” and “Pulse.” He then turned his attention to video games: “Shadow Run” and Sony’s spy-centered “The Agency.”

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Chris Volak

On Wednesday November 2, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST we are happy to have two great guests. We start off the night with guitarist Chris Volak. After Chris, musician and famed rapper Stanley “Flesh n Bone” Howse of Bone Thugs n Harmony joins us. After our guests we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Chris Volak

Chris specializes in fingerstyle classical guitar. His live performances feature classical and Latin guitar repertoire, arrangements of popular songs and standards, and his own classical- Latin- and folk-influenced compositions. He also plays electric and steel string guitars and is comfortable playing in a variety of different styles.

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Chris Volak has been playing classical guitar for more than 40 years. He has studied with some of the country’s best teachers and played in venues of every size, from concert halls to small restaurants.

Chris comes from a musical family and began classical-guitar lessons when he was just six years old. He studied classical guitar with Loris Chobanian at Baldwin Wallace College in Cleveland, where he was a member of the Baldwin Wallace Guitar Trio. He continued his classical-guitar studies with Bruce Holzman at the Florida State University College of Music.

In addition to many years teaching and performing as a classical guitarist, Chris has played steel-string and electric guitars in a variety of bands and acoustic groups.

In recent years, Chris has been composing and recording his own music. He is currently studying film scoring and media composition at California State University Northridge.

Flesh N Bone

Flesh n Bone

As dominator of his own category, the Cleveland, Ohio hip-hop veteran is an undisputed originator. Making his worldwide debut in 1993, Flesh n Bone is best known as one of the five members of top-selling rap group, Bone Thugs n Harmony. Proving true to his enterprising attitude, the ambitiously driven Howse channeled his tough upbringing to fuel a seemingly impossible yet unstoppable mission to propel the Grammy Award winning group into fame and fortune by working at KFC and hustling part-time in order to purchase one-way bus tickets from Cleveland for all members of the group to make it to Los Angeles and prove their talents to their favorite rapper, Eazy E. After Flesh making that move, the rest was history.

Over the years Howse, the self-proclaimed member of “Hip Hop Royalty” released numerous legendary, hit-making albums with Bone Thugs n Harmony that continue to make sales in the millions all over the world. He has worked with the likes of Eazy E, Tupac, Notorious Big, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Scarface, Jam Master Jay, Rev Run, B-Real, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Willie D, Bushwick Bill, 5th Ward Boyz, AMG, Rappin’ 4 Tay, Ricco Barrino, Damon Elliot, Dionne Warwick, and many others. Flesh n Bone was the first Bone member to catch the acting bug, making his debut in the 1999 urban crime drama, Winner Takes All. Flesh had additional appearances in Thicker Than Water (1999), with Fat Joe and Mack 10 and in The Breaks (1999), with E-40 and George Clinton. On his opinion about acting, Howse takes the form of art seriously saying that “If you’re not doing it for the craft, I’m willing to bet that you are in it for the wrong reasons”.

The pioneering rapper was also the first Bone member to release a solo effort. T.H.U.G.S. Trues Humbly United Gathering Souls (1996), which was released on Def Jam and his subsequent solo effort, 5th Dog Lets Loose (2000) was released independently on Koch. Howse’s success, however, was followed by a series of hardships which led him to a stint in a California penitentiary after assaulting a former acquaintance with an AK-47. In regards to the incarceration, Flesh was quoted saying, “Good or bad, everything happens for a reason and there isn’t anything in this life that has happened to me that I haven’t been able to bounce back and benefit from”. Following his release, the famed rapper proved not only that he really had it in him to bounce back but also that he was still very much on top of his game. Flesh n Bone did not miss a step returning to his rightful place in hip-hop history by rejoining Bone Thugs n Harmony, which finally enabled the group to release their reunion album, UNI5: The World’s Enemy (2010) on Warner Brothers Records.

One of the accomplished rapper’s current undertakings is self-producing his third solo project, Blaze of Glory, which was slated for released September 13, 2011. After spending a few years in post-secondary study of screenwriting, Flesh n Bone is also currently working on completing his second screenplay.In addition, Flesh is presently working on his mixtape; Hip Hop Royalty, clothing designs, real estate ventures, and a record company; FBG.

After our interviews with Chris Volak and Flesh n Bone,  we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Lighthouse Ale From Fire Island Beer Company located in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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The map says it is over 8200 miles from Cambodia to the United States. But for filmmaker Daron Ker, bridging the gap between the two cultures is at the root of his passion for storytelling and the driving force behind his burgeoning career.

Born in the “Killing Fields” era of tyranny and violence, one of his earliest childhood memories is seeing Stanley Kubrick’s epic “Spartacus” projected onto a sheet in an internment camp. Soon after, Ker and his family emigrated to the United States, where Daron began to slowly realize that his destiny was to tell great stories on screen.

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Since attending film school in San Francisco, Ker has made two impressive feature films that illustrate culture clash in unexpected, poignant, and surprising places. “Rice Field of Dreams” follows Cambodian refugee Joe Cook, who escaped the Khmer Rouge and eventually became a chef in an Alabama restaurant, as Cook returns to Cambodia to form the nation’s first competitive international baseball team. “I Ride” focuses on biker culture, and remains stateside as Ker’s camera focuses on the Fryed Brothers Band, the best rock band you’ve never heard of. Ker follows along as the brothers travel the roads of America, playing concerts for motorcycle clubs, recalling old stories, and creating new legends along the way. Filmed with sensitivity and an outsider’s keen eye for detail, both films mark Ker as a young filmmaker to watch, and both films will be released by FilmBuff this December.

While continuing to promote his two very different films, Daron Ker is also preparing for his first narrative feature, “Holiday in Cambodia,” which will be shot by veteran cinematographer Hiro Narita, and tells the story of a young Cambodian living in America who is deported back to his homeland, with unexpected results.

Ker is committed to representing the Cambodian culture on film, and one day to help open a film school in his native country. But he also considers himself a storyteller with universal appeal. “I gravitate towards stories that speak to more than one audience,” Ker says, “and that’s what I think makes my films unique.” Having traveled over 8200 miles and back again to find his own style, Ker is poised to tell powerful stories that otherwise might remain untold.

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Revenge of the Platypus

West Coast trip hop band Revenge of the Platypus has been compared to everyone from Brooklyn duo Javelin to electronic duo Ratatat, but he draws his inspiration from sources ranging from RJD2 to Leonard Cohen. These are the sounds of electronic music, chill wave, and indie. It is perfectly designed for the placement in Film, TV and Commercials, what with its offering as two separate CDs, “Dreams” (the one with vocals) and “Dreams Instrumentals” (the one without).

The creation of Pamona, Illinois-born Malachi Bazan, “Dreams” and “Dreams Instrumentals” follow the release of Revenge of the Platypus’s initial recording “First Flight” from 2010. All of his art finds its genesis in Malachi’s long history in the film and video game community. As a digital sculptor (sometimes called a character modeler), Malachi worked on the movies “The Barnyard,” “Night at the Museum” and “Pulse.” He then turned his attention to video games: “Shadow Run” and Sony’s spy-centered “The Agency.”

Cory Joseph Clark

In 2011 after releasing his EP “Throwing Stones”, he started a local Long Beach weekly singer/songwriter showcase called THE HUM HOUSE. He performs a set each week, and books two other talented artists to play sets as well from all over Southern California. The Hum House just started releasing a podcast as well which can be found on iTunes which features interviews from the artist as well as some live recordings from each show.

Playing weekly at The Hum House has given Clark the personal goal of writing much more than ever before. Writing is so important to him, that in 2011 he has committed to writing one song per week, and usually trying it out at the show that week.

The idea is that at the end of the year Clark will have a total of 53+ songs to choose from to record his next album.

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After our interviews with Malachi Bazan and Cory Joseph Clark,  we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

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Divinity Roxx

“Thanks to my Mom every one of my pre-school days started with music. She’d wake me up in the morning to the sounds of whatever song she needed to hear to get her through the day. As a little girl, my Mom was the most powerful person I knew and since music could make her mightier, it was the most powerful thing in the whole world in my eyes. As I got older, listening, dancing and going crazy to music wasn’t enough. I had to have my hands all over making it too. It took me a minute to find my strength, but after the clarinet, the chorus and the handbell ensemble in elementary school I found my pulpit rapping and free-styling at the lunch table in high school. I graduated to rapping with my boys in front of a crowd and knew that pure joy and freedom were attainable even for a girl from Atlanta, like me. In college I picked up the bass, fell in love with the bass, dropped out of college (like Kanye, but I’m going back someday) and went on tour with the best bass player in the world (bow to Victor Wooten), and then I went on tour with the biggest star in the world (curtsy to Beyoncé). Now I have a million little stories to tell and music is the only way I know how to tell them.”

Divinity Roxx is a dynamic musical artist who counts world renowned bass player, acclaimed rapper and producer as credits on her resume. Growing up in Atlanta, GA, Divinity explored music from a young age. She started rapping in junior high school and began playing the bass in college. When Divinity combined the two skills, she found her unique ability to play ferocious bass lines and rap simultaneously. This display of finesse and dexterity got the attention of Victor Wooten, arguably one of the best bass-players in the world. Divinity was a featured part of Wooten’s live show from 2001 through 2005 and can be heard on two of his albums, Live In America (2001, Compass) and Soul Circus (2005, Vanguard). In 2006 Divinity joined Beyonce’s all-girl band and has been touring the world with this global megastar, playing to sold-out crowds from Australia to Brazil. Divinity is a featured part of Beyonce’s current DVD collection, including the Beyonce Experience (2008), I Am…Sasha Fierce (2010), and I Am…Yours (2010).

Divinity Roxx has recently developed her own signature bass guitar with Warwick and is currently working on a solo CD set for release in 2011…

Bass Player LIVE!

Bass Player LIVE! is back to bring players, manufacturers, and artists together in an intimate environment for hands-on access to the latest instruments, equipment and instruction on playing technique and application. This year’s event will feature two-days of exhibition, live demos and clinics on October 22 and 23 at SIR Studios, and a special evening concert at Key Club on Saturday, October 22 featuring performances by Jack Casady, Larry Graham, James Jamerson Tribute Band featuring James Jamerson Jr., and Bass Player LIVE! All-Star Jam hosted by Steve Bailey. The exhibition/clinics are for players of all levels, and manufacturer exhibits will showcase current basses and equipment to the bass community at large. All musicians are welcome. To purchase tickets to the exhibition/clinic or concert, please visit http://www.bassplayer.com/bplive/5294

The evening concert will feature a “Lifetime Achievement Award” presentation to funk legend Larry Graham, rock visionary Jack Casady, and posthumously to Motown Master James Jamerson. Casady will open the concert with guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and multi-instrumentalist Barry Mitterhoff, as Acoustic Hot Tuna, a Jamerson Tribute Band featuring James Jamerson, Jr. and Pino Palladino will follow, and then Larry Graham will perform with members of his Graham Central Station and special guestMarcus Miller; plus an all-star jam with many of the participating musicians to conclude the evening.

“Bass Player LIVE! 2011 has one of the strongest clinic lineups of BPL! talent ever,” comments Joe Perry, Group Publisher of Music Player Network. “In addition to Larry Graham, Jack Casady, Steve Bailey, Anthony Jackson, Marcus Miller, Pino Palladino, Andrew Gouche, Rickey Minor, Hadrien Feraud, Janek Gwizdala, Jonas Hellborg and many more, there will be a number of special guest appearances not to be missed.”

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Robert Jon and the Wreck

Robert Jon and the Wreck is a quintet that really rocks. Southern California native Robert Jon found a passion for music through the piano when he was six years old, and learned guitar and drums soon after. Eager to share his music with others, he played in several bands and began writing songs before finding four other guys with a similar vision. Their latest album, Fire Started, is a blues-heavy full-length album with a soft country feel and edgy classic-rock nuance. Fresh off their first national tour Los Angeles natives Robert Jon and the Wreck have brought a hard blues rock sound reminiscent of some of the classic rock greats. The group formed in February 2011. The combined result was a harder, more rockin’ sound with the same great singer/songwriter influences on the previous Robert Jon Band albums. They are currently planning their next national tour and playing in the Southern California area. Pick up their new album Fire Started on September 2nd, 2011.

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After our interviews with Maria Livingston and Robert Jon,  we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting State Pen Porter From Santa Fe Brewing Company located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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We had the opportunity to experience their food, sit down with the owner Tom and learn what makes the Delightful Crepes Cafe such a wonderful dining experience.

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The Delightful Crepes Cafe is located at 1190 Studebaker Rd. Suite H, Long Beach, 90815.

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The Twirling Betty Band

Justefanie Strachan (Founder / Writer / Lead Vocals / Keys)
Garry Corman (Co-founder / Writer / Vocals / Guitar)
Guy Arad (Writer / Lead Guitarist / Vocals)
Michael Gussin (Drums & Cowbell!)
Robin Hild (Bass Extraordinaire)

Twirling Betty came together in July 2010, while Justefanie and Garry were lying around smoking medicinals following Justefanie’s arduous string of moves between various points in the the greater LA area. She was finally able to settle down once the FBI removed her from their “person of interest” list. The FBI was going to add Garry to this list but took one look at him and declined. Against the better advice of his brother the attorney, Garry did allow himself to become the svengali-like guru to aid in Justefanie’s rise to enlightenment..and reasonable rent…oh yeah…and they penned a tune or two along the way.

One dark and blustery night, a tall, mysterious stranger with the subtle fragrance of falafel & Mediterranean mint walked into the Guitar Merchant and threw down some Dylan, plucked out some Bach, looked up and said, “Hi, I’m Guy Arad….and you only wish you were.”

It then came to pass that the embryonic Bettys needed a hot blonde to boost their audience appeal with the proletariat. It would also help if said blonde was “the shit” on bass, rather than “the ditz” with a pretty face. Enter Robin Hild, former 80′s icon of Scarlet and Black fame.

And then came Gussin……. ’nuff said.

No, seriously, every great band needs a walking metronome, and since the digital ones cost a shitload of scratch…. The Bettys settled for Cussin’ Gussin, who is strictly analog, but reasonably rhythmic. After turning down fervent pleadings to become a rabbi at Valley Beth Shalom, Michael decided to throw his life away with The Bettys.

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After our interviews with the Twirling Betty Band, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

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If you’re headed out to First Fridays, drop by and say hello while you’re making the rounds.

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Heather Nelson

On Wednesday October 5, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST we are happy to have two great guests. We start off the night with Heather Nelson, the busiest volunteer we know. After Heather the band ACIDIC joins us to share their music and stories. After our guests we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Heather Nelson

“I started the ‘business’ many years ago. In 7th grade I sold items once a week at my private school to help pay my tuition. It’s evolved quite a bit since then. Though the items have changed through the years, the heart of it has remained the same: quality gifts at affordable prices.

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I’ve always been dedicated to providing personal, one of kind crafts. Now, I’m even more dedicated to my business. I’m a mom. I can’t afford to spend large amounts on gifts. I know what it’s like to want quality handmade items at prices that won’t bankrupt you.

I now sell handmade crafts and destash craft supplies. I donate 75-100% of our sales to various charity organizations and events.

I’m a native Californian, born and raised in the Long Beach area. Not only am I a dedicated crafter and volunteer, but I’m also a mom to three kids, wife, and a Social Media Marketing Manager. My day job has given me much inspiration for my crafts.”

ACIDIC

ACIDIC

ACIDIC has been quickly gaining momentum in the rock-and-roll scene since the release of their first two albums “Ironic Dreams” in 2009 and “Getting Lucky” in 2010, which scored popular singles “No Name,” “Maybe,” and, most recently, “Strata Red,” which was named the winner of the 18th Annual Billboard Worldwide Song Contest for Best Alternative Song. In support of the upcoming album, ACIDIC is embarking on a 17-city tour starting July 6th in Atascadero, CA and wrapping up July 31st in Las Vegas.

ACIDIC is fronted by singer and guitarist Michael Gossard, guitarist Michael Thompson, bassist Ted Dubrawski and drummer Matt Whitaker.  While each of the members have only recently graduated from high school, together they have established themselves as legitimate rockers with animated performances and tight musicianship, leading them to opportunities touring with Marcy Playground, Hawthorne Heights, Filter, and The Higher.

ACIDIC ’s classic rock-and-roll sound captured in an outfit of determined young musicians caught the attention of producer John Ryan, who is responsible for Styx’s classic hit “Lady.” Inspired, Ryan approached the band and offered to produce a couple singles with them.  Ryan and ACIDIC began recording together, and the respected producer was so impressed with their initial work in the studio that he quickly decided to expand the project into a full-length album.

ACIDIC recently released their 3^rd full-length album, the highly anticipated “Chronic Satisfaction.”  The talented band remains faithful to their classic roots while delivering a fresh and energetic appeal for their growing fan base.  Ryan strikingly unleashed the band’s explosive potential, recording “Chronic Satisfaction” with all members playing live in true rock concert style, each track recorded in a single take.  The rich and vibrant singles scream volumes about the band members’ technical abilities and solid musicianship.  “Our new album is an honest, modern progression of rock-and-roll,” explains front man Michael Gossard. “We made a rock record in a land of electro, and we pride ourselves in staying true to our genre. . . we wanted that energetic performance quality, and so we really had to be on top of our groove in the studio.”  Ryan reflects that “Michael Gossard and ACIDIC bring much greater creative depth than one normally finds in bands their age.  Much like Green Day, their music is evolving from raw punk-rock influences to a more sophisticated sound based on real songwriting and melody.”

Join us at 8pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, or via our live Stickam steam there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Android or BlackBerry using the Norbex Radio Companion, the iPhone with the Talk Stream Live app or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones.

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After our interviews with Heather Nelson and ACIDIC,  we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

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Johnny Shaw

On Wednesday September 28, 2011, 8pm-11pm/PST  we are happy to have author Johnny Shaw as our guest on Swoop’s World Late Night.  After Johnny, we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Johnny Shaw was born and raised on the Calexico/Mexicali border, the setting for his novel, DOVE SEASON.  Although he has been writing for over twenty years, it took that same amount of time for him to finally revisit and explore the people and places of the Imperial Valley, California. He was a finalist for the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Award for Dove Season.
Johnny received his MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA and over the course of his writing career has seen his screenplays optioned, sold and produced.  As a playwright, his stage collaborations with actor Jaime Arze, NATURAL ACTS and A GOOD KIND OF CRAZY, have been performed throughout Los Angeles.

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For the last ten years, Johnny has taught screenwriting.  He has lectured at both Santa Barbara City College and UC Santa Barbara.

He is the owner of Johnny’s Used Books, formerly a brick-and-mortar bookstore in Los Angeles, now entirely online.

Johnny lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, artist Roxanne Patruznick.

About DOVE SEASON by Johnny Shaw:
After ten years of coasting through life on a wave of good intentions and bad decisions, Jimmy Veeder returns to the Imperial Valley—a parched sprawl of alfalfa fields and yucca-dotted desert, as well as a hotbed for occasionally legal Mexican border crossings. Back home to see his ailing father Big Jack one last time, Jimmy establishes himself as a magnetically likeable narrator and hero who would rather use his lightning sense of humor than his six-foot-four physique to defend himself. At his father’s bedside Jimmy receives a peculiar request from the dying man: Cross the border into the lawless town of Mexicali, locate a specific prostitute named Yolanda, bring her back to Big Jack’s room, and leave for three hours. Not wanting to deny his old man one last thrill, Jimmy asks no questions and embarks for Mexico. Watching his back is childhood best friend Bobby Maves—a beer-swilling vato loco with a talent for starting (and winning) fistfights. A few bribes and brawls later they accomplish their mission and deliver Yolanda to Big Jack. Days later Jimmy wakes up with the hangover of a lifetime to find Yolanda’s corpse floating at the bottom of a cistern. No one has any idea what happened. Jimmy and Bobby’s search for answers drags them into the depths of the Mexican criminal underworld, where they learn that Yolanda’s visit to Big Jack may not have been solely for pleasure. Fueled by cerveza, tequila, and the relentless desire to make things right, Jimmy and Bobby navigate an increasingly treacherous landscape of vice and vengeance with a deadly gangster closing in on their trail.

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After our interview with Johnny Shaw we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Great White Wit From Lost Coast Brewery located in Eureka, California.

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Almadeus Star Gioeli

On Wednesday September 21, 2011 at 8pm (PST) Swoop’s World Late Night is back from our week off and we bring you two exciting guest segments. First we are happy to have musician, author, Healer and Troubadour Almadeus Star Gioeli as our guest on Swoop’s World Late Night.  After Star, Tanya Quinn joins us to tell us about a great event that she, Sasha Kanno, and Aliye Aydin are involved in called Commune | Love | Prosper Local Harvest Dinner and Potluck. Then we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and any other news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

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Almadeus Star Gioeli

I am a living descendent of the mythological and historic Gods of Sicily. My friends call me “Star”. That works for me.

My life is as an Artist, Healer and Troubadour…a wandering singer of songs of love, truth, peace and freedom. In my wanderings I hope to find other’s, like myself, who would love to live in a Sacred society in a Sacred land in a Sacred way. While “growing up” in this world I manifested many works of art, literature and science with the intention to redirect, fix or change the infrastructure of the secular world. I have since abandoned that idea and rather choose to prayerfully and compassionately let the mundane world go along its present path to oblivion while we, the living, create a totally new vision for the seeds of a new and Sacred world. I carry this vision in and around me as I go….and as i sing…and as I live and as I breathe.

Local Harvest Dinner and Potluck

On September 25, 2011 T’sSpace in collaboration with Farm Lot 59 and Beach Greens are hosting a Local Community Harvest Dinner at 2nd City Council Art Gallery. This event is designed to celebrate the nourishing organic, local food that farmers, gardeners, chefs and distributors bring to our tables and offer an opportunity to educate and empower our community on the importance of eating and supporting healthy, organic and locally harvested food and products.  We hope to provide an opportunity for you to connect with the greater community and with one another in a casual, intimate setting.
We invite you as a Long Beach resident, local organic farmer, community gardener, chef or food provider to join our table.  We are inviting the community at large to do the same.  We want this event to be an experience where people leave feeling empowered to make sustainable choices in their life, form personal relationships with the people who are growing and distributing food here in Long Beach, eat healthy nourishing food and connect to our community.  Feel free to bring materials about your farm, garden or services.

We will be highlighting participants that provide sustainable food to our tables. If you are interested in speaking please let us know.  Depending on the number of participants we will at the very least make introductions.

Join us at 8pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, or via our live Stickam steam there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Android or BlackBerry using the Norbex Radio Companion, the iPhone with the Talk Stream Live app or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones.

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After our interviews we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Key West Southernmost Wheat Ale From Florida Beer Company located in Melbourne, Florida.

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Saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa Performs Benefit Concert Fundraiser Supports Long Beach Area Nonprofit Youth Jazz Program

World-famous saxophonist Jeff Kashiwa will perform Saturday, Sept. 24, at a concert to benefit the Jazz Angels, a Long Beach-based nonprofit jazz education program for young musicians ages 11-17.

The event, Boplicity 2011, will take place on the campus of Cal State Long Beach at the Gerald Daniel Recital Hall. The concert begins at 6:45 p.m.

Grammy-nominated Kashiwa, a Smooth Jazz artist known for his stirring sax solos and popular compositions, is expected to perform works from his six CDs that span a professional career of more than 20 years. The concert is an opportunity to hear the Seattle native — one of the most in-demand jazz musicians and a member of The Rippingtons featured at the Montreux and North Sea jazz festivals — perform at his alma mater. His current projects include touring with his most recent band, the Sax Pack, a collaboration of Kashiwa and fellow signature sax players Steve Cole and Kim Waters.

“Jeff Kashiwa is one of the brightest stars on the contemporary jazz scene,” said Barry Cogert, Executive Director of the Jazz Angels. “This event is a chance to enjoy the artistry of an A-list musician while supporting a program that immerses kids in jazz and promotes the self-confidence and leadership skills characteristic of this uniquely American musical art form.”

At Boplicity 2011, Kashiwa will perform with an all-star band made up of fellow friends of the Jazz Angels. The group includes Albert Alva (saxophone), Tom Bevan (guitar), Karen Hammick (piano), Rosy Rosenquist (drums), Mark Barnes (keyboards) and Cogert (bass).

In addition to live jazz, Boplicity 2011 will feature an auction and dessert. Tickets are $25.

A VIP reception with Kashiwa will precede the concert. Tickets are $50 and include hors d’oeuvres, wine and soft drinks, and preferred concert seating. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.jazzangel.org. Seating is limited.

Robin Marvel

On Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 4pm/PST, author and motivational speaker Robin Marvel, is our guest on Swoop’s World Primetime.  After Robin we’ll have another segment of Gamers, plus odd news of the day and more.

As a teen Robin was lacking the attention that so many teens need. She quickly learned the repercussions of choices she was making. “It was quite the reality check when I became a mother at the age of 17. I remember the day that I found out that I was having a baby girl. It was that moment that I made the commitment to myself and my daughter that we would not be a statistic. I worked hard and I am still working hard to make sure that is my truth,” said Robin.

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She does not place blame on anyone in my childhood. I look back on it and know I am a stronger person. I have learned to make my choices for me and disregard the lifestyle I lived as a child. I have learned to treat my self with respect and honor and therefore influence and encourage the people in my life to do the same for themselves.

Making the choice to take life on in the drivers seat is up to you. It is easy to watch the world pass by while you are being a victim. Being a victim is the easy way out, removing that victim personality out of your life will give you the opportunity to see life from a whole new perspective. Each choice you make has an astounding effect of where you are and where you are going in this wonderful journey of life. Robin has made the choice to work hard and life a fantastic life full of opportunity. Robin states, “I am now the proud mother of five amazing daughters that defy all odds of a teen mother statistic. I am also living my dreams as an author and Motivational speaker.”

No matter where you have been it is where you are going that really matters. Take the time today and everyday to live limitless. Your life, your choices ~ your utopia.

Robin Marvel wants everyone to live an inspired life and embrace who they truly are. With her three books “Awakening Comsciousness A Woman’s Guide” “Awakening Consciousness A Girl’s Guide!” and “Awakening Consciousness A Boy’s Guide!” she is awakening consciousness worldwide.

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Eddie Cohn

On Wednesday September 7, 2011 at 8pm (PST) we are happy to have musician Eddie Cohn return to the Swoop’s Word Late Night studio. We’ll find up what Eddie’s been up to, his new music, and why he loves Instagram so much. Hopefully we can convince him to play a tune or two live in our studio again. After Eddie, we’ll be taking on all topics, and of course our regular Brewskis, sports, and news of the day segments. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com.

Eddie’s life has always been one of mutability. He fell in love with music as a child, teaching himself the piano at age three, and moving to a variety of other instruments. But his musical career almost came to a halt when he was diagnosed at the age of 12 with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic disorder that causes painful inflammation throughout the entire body.

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“It kept me out of school for two years and the pain was debilitating,” Eddie remembers. ”It was a frustrating and scary time for me. I remember days when I couldn’t move my arms or nights when I would sit in front of my drum set just praying I would be able to play music again. When I could play, I remember going down into the basement to pound on my drum kit just out of anger.”

This intense period of time has left quite a mark on the young musician, what he describes as a “scar.” But, says Eddie, “that’s where I write from. That’s where I go to when I write songs. Those feelings of pain, loss, death will always inspire me.”

You can feel this intensity and fire in everything he’s done since, including his acclaimed second album Stay With Me (from 2010). The self-released disc has garnered comparisons to artists like Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, and praise from bloggers and reviewers, alike, including John Soeder of The Cleveland Plain Dealer who called it “a rewarding collection of intricately crafted tunes with emotionally impressionistic lyrics.”

While Stay With Me overflows with lush arrangements, the live versions are a much different animal, both by choice and due to the economic realities of being on the road. “Touring with a full band is expensive,” Eddie says, “and I didn’t want it to be just me onstage strumming a guitar. So, I had to decide what instruments were absolutely necessary, and to me, it had to be drums.”

Eddie and his drummer Adam Gust retreated to the studio to rearrange the songs from Stay With Me for this stripped down live setting, with Eddie learning how to utilize loop pedals alongside his work on guitar and piano. Inspired by this, and the response they got from audiences form his home in L.A. to the SXSW Music Festival and beyond, the two recorded these new arrangements, resulting in Lights On, a three-song, self-released EP that brings out even more of the melancholy, joy, and fervor of his already-emotion rich songs.

“Watch You (Walk Away)”, an intense, tribal drum-heavy plea on Stay With Me, has become a quiet reproach featuring nothing but Eddie’s stirring and sexy vocals, Fender Rhodes, and strings. Too, the title track from his last full-length, all downtempo Zero 7 grooves, is rendered even more haunting when held to just piano and a light pulsing drum beat.

While Eddie has already seen the effects of these new songs when he plays them live, the new EP is also having an impact on the folks at iTunes, who have featured Lights On on both their Indie Spotlight and Singer-Songwriter pages.

Join us at 8pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, or via our live Stickam steam there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Android or BlackBerry using the Norbex Radio Companion, the iPhone with the Talk Stream Live app or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones.

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After our interview with Eddie Cohn we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout and much more.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Hurricane Reef Pale Ale From Florida Beer Company located in Melbourne, Florida.

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John York and Kim Fowley Photo by Sarah Morrison

On Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 4pm/PST, Kim Fowley , is our guest on Swoop’s World Primetime.  After Kim we’ll have another segment of Gamers, plus odd news of the day and more.

During the early 1960s Kim Fowley was involved, as co-producer/co-publisher, with a string of successful records produced in Los Angeles. With Gary Paxton, he recorded the novelty song “Alley Oop” which reached # 1 on the charts in 1960, credited to the non-existent group The Hollywood Argyles. The multi-talented legend worked through the years with a wide range of performing artists including Paul Revere & The Raiders, Gene Vincent, KISS, and with Joan Jett helped to form The Runaways.

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Today Fowley stays busy with a number of projects, including recently releasing the CD West Coast Revelation, with music written and performed with former Byrd member John York.

Respectfully declining invitations to join both the Monkees and Eagles as they were being formed, John York was in the Byrds from 1968-1970 through the Ballad of Easy Rider period. After John left the band, Kim Fowley stepped in to write songs for the Byrds with Skip Battin. As rare survivors of one of the most tumultuous and exciting periods in Rock ‘n’ Roll history, it is only natural that two would collaborate on West Coast Revelation. Between the acoustic-driven songs are short bits of conversation between York and Fowley. The interviews focus on York’s past, the musical scene in the ‘60s, what rock means to us all, and insights into the songs on the disc. West Coast Revelation tells the story of the 60s with the veracity that can only come through those who have lived through it.

John York and Kim Fowley flowed with this revelation as it ran through the streets of L.A. in the mid-sixties; a time of creativity that remains unparalleled. Kim, the legendary wild-eyed prophet, gave momentum to the revelation while John York became its gentle musical craftsman; a skilled artisan. From Alley-Oop to The Byrds, they helped shape and form the times, unseen, sometimes unwashed and unnoticed, they both were there riding its rapids. Because they were there, we can now hear the stories and re-experience the passion of it because, like Kim says on the opening track, “Angels and Trucks,” “angels never die.”

West Coast Revelation is an opportunity to sit in on a rare front-porch session of songs and storytelling. The songs herein are new, unique and original musings of the times; then and now. This album captures the essence those ‘silver Sixties,’ but the songs refuse to be bound by time. Songs like “Psychedelic” and “Rock and Roll Is Another Name For Freedom,” drive us closer to the eye of the diamond of the West Coast Revelation and the wild, cosmic spirit of those times. It’s a revelation, which can never be captured, only vicariously experienced through prophets and artisans like Kim Fowley and John York.

John York is the last pure voice of the Silver Sixties to make it through intact to the first decade of the 21st Century. He was a member of the Byrds, post-Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons, from 1968 throughout the Easy Rider Era until right before Chestnut Mare. John’s vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Clarence White, Nicky Hopkins, Mac Rebenack (Dr. John,) Doug Sahm (The Sir Douglas Quintet,) The Mamas and Papas, Johnny Rivers, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel (The Band) and many others.

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Nick Nolan is a two-time winner of ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year and also claimed the #1 spot on Amazon.com in it’s category, spending nearly a year in the top 10. He is the author of Double Bound, Stings Attached, and his third novel Black As Snow.

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About Black As Snow by Nick Nolan:
Young Sebastian Black is a handsome, likeable religious movement leader living in modern day Los Angeles. With the help of his Kitty, the perfect modern wicked witch, they’ve created the highly successful, Evo-Love movement. Thanks to donations from around the world, Sebastian and Kitty live in opulence, with penthouses, luxury cars, and a plethora of beautiful women, and men, at Sebastian’s disposal. Although Sebastian senses that there is something special about him and that he has a specific destiny to fulfill, he can’t help but feeling their liberal spending is immoral. And when his own words cause an Evo-Love follower to murder his family and commit suicide, his doubts about his preaching become so potent that he must escape his mother’s greedy grasp. Sebastian’s concerns over their religious movement aren’t the only reason he needs to flee; his life is in danger, literally. Not everyone likes what he has to say, and Christian militants are convinced he is the anti-Christ and must be stopped—permanently. Receiving an increasing number of death threats every day, Sebastian retreats up the California coast. But as things intensify, Sebastian is placed in grave danger and it seems the web of lies, secrets, risk, and greed that has been spun around Sebastian may be too dense for him to escape.

Join us at 8pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, or via our live Stickam steam there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Android or BlackBerry using the Norbex Radio Companion, the iPhone with the Talk Stream Live app or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones.

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After our interview with Nick Nolan we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including beer tasting, sports and food during “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, Taylor’s segment of T-Bones Timeout, and Chris’ CLiv’s Real Estate Report.

This week on “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits, we are tasting Hebrew Reunion Dark Ale From Shmaltz Brewery located in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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