Thursday, May 25, 2006

Movements - Back a Yard style

About backyardmovements; Today Disciples consists of Russ D. producer, musician, engineer on the uk reggae and dub scene since 1986. Originally Disciples were brothers Russ and Lol who produced music for legendary uk sound system man Jah Shaka, it was Shaka who gave them their name, they recorded 4 albums for Shaka from `87 - `91. Later Russ formed his own labels Boom Shacka Lacka and Backyard Movements, the former for uk dub styles, the latter for roots vocal styles. In `91 they also built a sound system which they ran for 5 years before packing away the boxes for good. Lol pulled out of the music biz and Russ continued forward in the studio and productions as well as continued dj`ing around the world with long time friend and micman Jonah Dan. For more check the link...
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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

New photo software from Google - Picasa

Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual albums organised by date with folder names you will recognise. You can drag and drop to arrange your albums and make labels to create new groups. Picasa makes sure your pictures are always organised.

Picasa also makes advanced editing simple by putting one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips. And Picasa makes it a snap to share your pictures – you can email, print photos home, make gift CDs, and even post pictures on your own blog.

To get your hands on (download) Picasa scroll down the right hand navigation menu on this web page and click on the Google photo link button.

Spurs new shirt sponsor - untold information

Wanna know more about the Spurs sponsorship deal? then click here

BUT!!! while you are here I have another shirt sponsor story which may interest you. My mate 'Smiffy' a lifelong Spurs fan is about to embark on yet another two wheeled adventure (wonder which part of his anatomy will take a beating this time?) and in doing so is trying to raise money for a very worthy cause. If you wish to part with a small amount of your folding stuff to motivate his pedal pushing ability then please click here.
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Thursday, May 04, 2006

Jah Works Promotions on Reggae-Events.com

Found this international reggae events portal site where you can post information about your reggae events for the whole world to see (and its free). Nice to see that the forthcoming dance at the Stratford Rex by Jah Works Promotions is there on display. Click on the link below to see more.
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Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Musicians wanted for record deal with a major label

Management Company of young band newly signed to major record label are looking for 1 male bass guitar player and 1 male drummer aged between 18–24. The band currently consists of lead vocals, keyboards/BV’s and lead guitar. Musicians must be proficient players and will be required to perform at an audition to be held in London in June 06.

Please go to www.myspace.com/thevacancyuk to hear the bands music, and if you are interested in auditioning then please call Susie on 020 8741 9365 for more details.
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