Combat FusionJazz Band
Feb 5, 2012 Bands, Beyond The Music, Home Page, Stars with a Pen
Combat FusionJazz Band is the brainchild of John Dubiel.
John Dubiel resides in Chicago and is the Producer of the Band. Not only is he the producer, but he is the song writer and arranger for the Band. The CD, Gotta Say GoodBye, has been a labor of Love. It is a compilation of seven beautiful smooth jazz with wonderful vocalists.
Throughout John’s life, he has been a producer, songwriter, and keyboardist with a passion for music. Being a Veteran who received the Purple Heart after being wounded during the Vietnam war, his other passion is the Veterans and with his new Band, he wants to help all our Vets suffering with PTSD. Part of the profits from this CD is going to help these brave men and women as they return home from combat.
John has come alive with the Combat Fusion Jazz Band’s first album “Gotta Say Goodbye” a smooth jazz, fusion, R&B arrangement. A soulful mix of musical genres.
John has been in the music industry for over thirty years, first producing for Mercury & Ovation records in the 70′s and in the 90′s opening a Jazz Club, The Jazz buffet of Chicago presenting top entertainment like Sheila E., Warren Hill , and Jimmy Smith just to name a few.
John also Wrote and Produced a musical Play titled, The Pack is Back, a fictional portrait of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin which ran successfully for two years at Piper’s Alley Theater in Chicago. However, when all is said and done, John returned to what he loves most, playing the keyboard and producing music.
John is dedicated to making great music with the Combat fusion Jazz Band and helping our brave men and women serving our Great Nation.
Take a Listen to the Interview, enjoy the music and then go buy the CD for your collection from Amazon.com or CDBaby.com
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Tags: arranger, Band, composer, giving back, independent, independent record label, Jazz, motivation, music, musician, Old School, producer, smooth, vintage, writer
African Jamaican Culture
Jan 22, 2012 Bands, Home Page, Spiritual Life
On Saturday January 21, we had the pleasure of speaking with Duruh-John, half of the founding team of African Jamaican Culture Band. John explained how the band started as a percussion band in 1998. The Band has since evolved into a full band. John admits that he never saw himself as a singer, but also admits that he loves it. He also shared that he writes all the songs for the Band. 
The band tours around Germany and has quite a following there. John says the Band would love to come and perform in the United States. We are very pleased that He chose Conversations and WDGP to make his first venture into United States territory. We wish African Jamaican Culture Band nothing but success in their all their endeavors You can purchase their music and follow African Jamaican Culture on their website and on Facebook.
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Tags: arranger, Band, independent, Jah, motivation, music, musician, percussion, performer, Reggae, roots, Soulful, writer
SteamyTrails Contest Winner
Jan 8, 2012 Beyond The Music, Contests, Stars with a Pen
It is so nice catching up with old friends and it even nicer when they come with good news. On December 7, 2012, that is just what happened.
As you know, SteamyTrails ran a promotion to give away a couple of gift baskets including some great reads and the trimmings to help you enjoy them. Ms Katrina Gurl was on hand to do the honors and in addition to that wonderful news, she shared that there will be more contests to come. She also shared a poem from her book, The Balcony View: Introduction to the Lovers and we also had the pleasure of Nike Binger Marshall’s renditions of two of her spoken word pieces.
It’s always fun to talk to Katrina
and we wish her much continued success on her poetry, her novels, the publishing company and her show, SteamyTrails Speaks. Tune in on January 21, 2012 on Blogtalk Radio.
Congratulations to the contest winner Ollie Moss.
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Tags: encouragement, giving back, happy, motivation, novels, performer, poetry, poets, publishing, shows, smooth, Spoken Word, Talent, writer
Steamy Trails Contest – Enter Today
Dec 25, 2011 Beyond The Music, Contests, Stars with a Pen, Today's Authors, Today's Stars
Nike from Nike writes was on to explain more about the contest she and Karina Gurl are running now through January 7 2012 when the winner will be announced during the Conversations show. Two people will win a basket each, one with Persistence of Vision by Nike Binger Marshall or The Balcony View – Introduction of The Lovers by Katrina Gurl.
To enter, just go to Steamy Trails and fill out the registration form, the post the following on your Facebook and Twitter pages as many times as you can, each time is another chance to win.
“I’m starting the New Year right with great reads from @NikeWrites and @TheBalconyViewBooks ”
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Tags: baskets, independent, new year, novel, poetry, promotion, Talent, writer
Let There Be Light
Nov 11, 2011 Beyond The Music, Stars with a Pen, Worthy Charities
Tommie Brewster is crowned Queen of the Blues in New Zealand, but she proudly wears another title. Tommie is Ambassador for the United Kingdom’s Act Against Injustice.
Act Against Injustice is a charity that fights child trafficking worldwide. Tommie, as Ambassador, and Act Against Injustice are trying to raise funds to build safe houses in various places in the world for the children.
Tommie is passionate about the cause, she says, “What could be more important than children? Currently 2,4 million children disappear each year into this black hole of misery. It’s an organized business and they recruit people all the time. Horrendous.”
Tommie released “Let There Be Light” at the beginning of 2011 and gave it to Act Against Injustice. The song can be downloaded from their website for $1 and the money will go to the charity to aid in their mission.
You can get your copy here. Act Against Injustice can also be found on Facebook.
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Tags: arranger, charity, children, composer, encouragement, giving back, independent, motivation, performer, producer, protection, safe, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting, writer
The Dopeless Hope Fiend
Nov 1, 2011 Business Helping Others, Stars with a Pen
The Dopeless Hope Fiend is a autobiographical book written by Michael Charles Givens
Michael was our guest on Internet Marketers Network Business Hour. He shared how the book came to be as well as why he wrote it. Michael spoke of the group he started on Facebook, Hope Fiends as well as his up and coming book of Devotions. In addition, he gave away a free book. You can befriend Michael on Facebook and like his page, The Dopeless Hope Fiend. Most important, buy his book. Get your copy by sending Michael an email to : thedopelesshopefiend20@yahoo.com
And by all means, listen to the interview and become inspired.
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Tags: addiction, encouragement, giving back, inspiration, motivation, online, poet, recovery, support, Uplifting, writer
United Funk Order
Oct 23, 2011 Beyond The Music, Legends, Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
Once upon a day, the powers that be decided to remove the musical creation we had come to know as FUNK from the record store bins and formats of radio stations worldwide. The primary intent was to completely obliterate the concept of FUNK from our collective consciousness in order to facilitate the control of our thought process and reprogram our minds to their liking. They attempted to exterminate all interference from the forces of those “rebellious Funkateers”. They almost succeeded in crushing the resistance… but… it’s a new day and United Funk Order has arrived to remove all restrictions currently imposed on your memory banks so that you may once again enjoy the groovalicious music your subconscious has been secretly craving for… rockin’ it hard and funkin it slow for ya………
Currently the world of music seems plagued by large doses of mediocrity and an overall deficiency of truly compelling music…. it seems artists and record companies are often driven by financial considerations as opposed to heartfelt inspiration. Spearheaded by Thulani and Indigo, United Funk Order is on a mission to restore balance to the musical equation. Their existence is proof positive that quality, integrity and musicianship need not be sacrificed for the sake of a dollar.
Welcome to the United Funk Order experience….
Just beamed out of the studio, and onto the music scene. Intergalactic-Funk-Rock Band “United Funk Order” headed by the Multi-talented Thulani, Master Guitarist Indigo and Master Keyboardist Gregg “Daffy” Fitz, is pleased to present their new music CD set for fourth quarter release. Phenix Productions, Inc. presents Intergalactic-Funk Rock Band “United Funk Order”. The band’s vibe is rooted in classic funk and contains elements that appeal to diverse audiences.
It was exciting to hear the passion and concern in the conversation between Thulani, Indigo and Hostess Diana as the discuss the Funk, the history, gave credit and shared the music. If you are nostalgic for the sounds of Cameo, Mother’s Finest, Chaka Khan & Rufus and the King George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic (which includes Prince Bootsy) Then take a listen to United Funk Order.The band’s vibe is rooted in classic funk and contains elements that appeal to diverse audiences.
Keep up with the Band, check out videos of the band and check out the animated characters for the upcoming series by plugging into their website.
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Tags: arranger, bassman, composer, encouragement, funk, giving back, independent, independent record label, musician, Old School, performer, RnB, singer, singing, Soulful, Talent, vintage, writer
Monica Chapman
Sep 11, 2011 Today's Stars
On September 10,
We caught up with the beautiful and talented Canadian Jazz Vocalist and Song Writer, Monica Chapman
Monica is always a joy to talk to. She is so full of life and happy because she is living her dream. Monica was trained as a classical vocalist and pianist. She credits her husband with convincing her that her voice woud lend itself well to Jazz. We here are glad he did. Monica is current working on her full CD. It’s all being kept under warps right now but Monica did tell us that she going to be doing standards from Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Billie Hoilday. We can’t wait to hear it. Take a listen to the interview and then go like her Facebook Band Page.
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Tags: happy, independent, Jazz, music, performer, piano, singer, Talent, Vocalist, writer
Update on Ms Katrina Gurl
Aug 30, 2011 Beyond The Music, Business Helping Others, Stars with a Pen, Today's Authors
On August 27, 2011
We caught up with Katrina Gurl, Poet, Author, Publisher, and Networker, to see what’s been happening since her last visit to Conversations and we found out she’s been quite the Busy Bee. Not only has she completed the second book in the series The Balcony View, this one subtitled Peeking Through the Innuendos, which is due to be released this October, but She and partner Nita Bee have started their own Publishing company are are set to release an Anthology of works by members of their group Steamy Trails and there is still more to learn about Katrina’s endeavors. Take a listen to the interview and find out how you can keep up with all that’s going on and be a part of it if that is your desire. Check out the spicy writings on Put A Wedge In It and My Stiletto Dreams using the links below.
Stay up with the novella series here
Here are some other links into the world of Katrina Gurl
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Tags: businesswoman, encouragement, giving back, independent, motivation, network, poet, supporter, writer
A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom
Aug 16, 2011 Financial Matters, Today's Authors
August 16, 2011
Danny Kofke returned to IMN Business Hour to discuss his second book. A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money. Read more about Danny and listen to the interview, then if you’d like a signed copy of the book, follow the link to Danny’s Blog and shoot him an email requesting to purchase a copy.
Danny Kofke is currently a special education teacher in Georgia. His love of teaching and finances led him to write the book “How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher’s Salary.” With the success of his first book, Danny decided to pen another personal finance book – “A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and Your Kids) How to Live Wealthy with Little Money.”
Danny has been been featured in a number of publications including USA Today, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, CNN.com, AOL.com, USA Weekend, Bankrate.com, PARADE, Instructor Magazine, CBS MoneyWatch.com, FoxBusiness.com, The Wall Street Journal, ABCNews.com, Yahoo Finance, Woman’s Day, Consumer’s Digest, Bottom Line Personal, Your Family Today and The Huffington Post. He has also been interviewed on over 200 radio shows and on numerous television shows including Fox & Friends, CNN’s Newsroom, The 700 Club, ABC News Now, FOX Business Channel’s Varney & Company, HLN’s The Clark Howard Show, CNN’s Your Bottom Line and MSNBC Live.
A lot of people think that figuring out financial matters and investing are difficult and are intimidated by it. Danny wants to show others that if this 35 year-old school teacher can figure it out then they can too.
“A Simple Book of Financial Wisdom provides an easy to understand blueprint for financial freedom that can be used by the entire family. The new
economic reality facing so many people requires a disciplined approach to money management. In this book, Mr. Kofke gives key principles for
building a strong financial foundation from an early age, and it is truly a must-read for everyone ready to take control of their finances.”
– Samuel T. Jackson, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Economic Empowerment Initiative, Inc
Find Danny Kofke's Blog Here
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Tags: educational, finances, motivational, saving, teacher, wealth building, writer
