For those of you the missed the show, here is the setlist we played..!!

2023-09-09 MARS HALL opens for QUEENSRYCHE at the Crystal Grand

Produced by: Mike Tompa
Written by: Annie Mehesh, Cindy Da Silva, Mike Tompa

ur mama luvs me still

A dive into what it's like to love in our generation, how so many of us hold back or are constantly expecting to fall without being caught because getting hurt is a norm.

red flags

The Habit Machine

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Don't Be A Drag

Simply Avanti

Lightning Bug is a metaphor for letting go of a relationship you've toxically held for too long-- and the beauty of it's release. 

Lightning Bug (Radio Edit)

We are always working out the gym of life while making a beer run, running our mouths, jumping to conclusions, or running out wine.  The Gym Of Life

GYM OF LIFE MIX 2_02 - MASTER 24-44

Event Horizon

Ohxalá is the musical project of a Portuguese duo: Maria & Luís. Maria works as a printing technician in a photo lab and Luís works as a website programmer moreover both devote much of their non-working hours to music and photography. From this dedicated and parallel passion started the will to make it alive somehow and, consequently,it had been growing faster particularly since the recent adventure of the duo in Germany in 2016. Such a journey is the starting point of this plot. On his return to the Portuguese lands, eager for information; an effervescent and inspiring will to investigate and absorb settled in the duo. They are in need of a call to go through other times, other peoples; which have completely overwhelmed them.

The name Ohxalá comes from the Arabic expression “ 'in sha' allh ”, whose meaning is “God willing”, which is used as interjection to express the desire for something to happen. Nevertheless, it is also a reference to the father Oxalá, orixa associated with the creation of the world and of the humankind. Maria and Luís make distinguished use of African-born religions' "imaginarium" as a basis for inspiration in the elements of their music. This connection and rescue came to light their debut EP: "O Futuro do Passado EP" (“The Future of the Past”). The work alludes to the importance of the historical preservation of the rituals, songs, traditions and customs of the ancient peoples. Music that's transcendental, music for your mind, body and heart.

The EP includes four tracks. “Ossaim” is an encounter with the God of the forests and the flowers. In this piece of jungle-sound the duo invites us to embark in the woods, the ritual has begun. In the sequence appears “Sarvará”, an edit of a track of the very-very Brazilian ProjetoMujique; of this bridge Brazil-Portugal appears this second track, an electronic ode to Oxalá. “Ovoavoa” is an invitation to the liberation and celebration of life and love. An invitation to smile and dance freely. “Urubu Violeta” finishes the thematic clipping. It is a “musical illustration” of an original poem by actor Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike that gives voice to the more futuristic composition of the EP. With an organic feel that is the result of an exciting layering, the Portuguese newcomers deliver a cosmic, fresh, unique and emotionally rich production of intentions.

“O Futuro do Passado” is a vivid introduction to the thematic clipping explored by Maria and Luís. With a down tempo ethnic's scene still embryonic Portugal seems to contribute strongly to the artistic extrapolation of the duo. An infinity of perspectives and colours, together with a powerful groove feeling make this project a unique sound experience. With the incessant search for ways of expressing themselves through popular music, Ohxalá delivers in such a different way a sound package that make us reflect on the past and look to the future without fear.

Ohxalá:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohxala/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ohxala

Credits:
Art: Helder Dias.
Master: Andreh Torres @ RD Studio, Brazil.
Voice: Track 04 - Rui Queirós de Matos.
Contains samples of the work of documentarist Ricardo Esposito.

Special Thanks:
To Vitor Aguiar our Olorum, one of the promoters of this project and creator of the beautiful Ohxalá logo. To Project Mujique, Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike. Helder Dias by the cover art. To Casa Caos, Tropical Twista and all those who have supported and influenced our music. "Bem hajam, Axé!"

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Ohxalá feat. Spike — Urubu Violeta

Sleepless Nights
Lyrics by Perry Stephen Polito

Two AM here we go again. Another sleepless night. 
Don’t know what’s worse the pain or the fright.
The whole place really starts to scream when he gets the belt out.
No place to run even if you could get out. 

Come with me I’ll show you what I mean.
Come with me I’ll show you where I’ve been.

3:00 am here I go again another sleepless night. 
How many times before you put up a fight?
One of these days I will make you crawl.
Cause soon I’ll be all grown up and make you pay for it all.

Come with me. I’ll show you what I mean.
Come with me I’ll show you where I’ve been.

SOLO

12:00 am here I go again. Another broken heart.
That time mom hit the floor just a little too hard.
Remember when I said old man? I’m going to make you crawl.
One shot between the eyes and you pay for it all

Come with me I’ll show you what I mean.
Come with me I’ll show you where I’ve been.

Its the Music

Sleeples Nights

The Music
Lyrics by Perry Stephen Polito

It’s so good to see your faces
All in their places
You came here to see us
Blow you away
with the music
Living fantasies up on the stage
Don’t let the long hair
Blow you away
It’s the music
Living ecstasy up in your brain
Don’t let the drugs
blow you away
It’s the music
Meanwhile back at the scene
The band was playing
Everybody was singing along
To the music
LEAD SOLO……..
so good to see your faces
Back in their places
You came here to see us
Take you away
with the music
Real live fascination up on the stage
Don’t let the bright lights
blow you away
It’s the music
Meanwhile back at the scene
The band was playing
Everybody was singing along
To the music

It's the Music

GOT NO SOUL
(LYRICS)

SO DID YOU THINK YOU’D LIVE FOREVER
LIKE THE BLUE UP IN THE SKY
DID YOU THINK YOU’D FIND A TREASURE
AND YOU’D NEVER HAVE TO DIE
AND SO WHAT IF YOU LIVED FOREVER
AND YOU NEVER HAD TO TRY
AND WHAT IF LIFE DIDN’T MATTER
LIKE THE TEAR DROPS IN YOUR EYE

CHORUS:
BABY NOW I DON’T KNOW
BUT I’VE BEEN TOLD
LIFE GETS HARD AND LIFE GETS OLD
WELL I DON’T KNOW BUT I’VE BEEN TOLD
YOU GOT NO LIFE THEN YOU GOT NO SOUL

SO DID YOU THINK LOVE LASTED FOREVER
LIKE THE MOON LIT SUMMER NIGHTS
IN THE BACK OF MY CAMARO
YOUR STRINGS CAME DOWN REAL NICE
AND SO WHAT IF LOVE LASTED FOREVER
AND YOU NEVER HAD TO CRY
AND WHAT IF LOVE DIDN’T MATTER
LIKE THE TEAR DROPS IN YOUR EYES

CHORUS:
BABY NOW
I DON’T KNOW BUT I’VE BEEN TOLD
LOVE GETS HOT THEN LOVE GETS COLD
WELL I DON’T KNOW BUT I’VE BEEN TOLD
YOU GOT NO LOVE 
THEN YOU GOT NO SOUL (three more times)

GUITAR SOLO:

CHORUS:
BABY NOW I DON’T KNOW 
BUT I’VE BEEN TOLD LIFE GETS HARD
AND LOVE GETS COLD
WELL I DON’T KNOW BUT I’VE BEEN TOLD
YOU GOT NO LIFE THEN YOU GOT NO SOUL (three more times)

Is Anybody out There?

You've Got No Soul

OVERKILL 	
(THE BALLAD OF SID AND NANCY)
                       LYRICS

I’D HAVE TO ADMIT IT WAS OVERKILL
THE WAY YOU SUGGESTED 
THAT I GET MY FILL
WAS A LITTLE BIT FORWARD
WOULD YOUR MOTHER APPROVE?
YOUR KEPT IN THE DARK 
ABOUT MOST EVERYTHING
WHEN IT COMES TO NAÏVE
YOU’RE THE KING
YOUR MISSING IN ACTION
YOU’RE A COMING ATTRACTION

CHORUS:
RIPPING AND ROARING
YOUR WHOLE LIFE AWAY
HOPING FOR SOMEONE 
TO COME ALONG AND TAKE THE PAIN AWAY

YOUR FLAGRANT ABUSE
OF WORDS YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND
LIKE LOVE, AND HATE, AND ACCIDENT
YOU DON’T EVEN MEAN 
THE LAST WORDS YOU SAID
I THINK YOUR WANTED
BY THE F.B.I.
THE TENTH MOST WANTED OF ALL TIME
I GET A LITTLE BIT NERVOUS
IF YOU START TO GET NERVOUS

CHORUS:
TOSSING AND TURNING
YOUR LAST NIGHT AWAY
HOPING FOR SOMEONE TO COME ALONG
AND TAKE THE PAIN AWAY

YOUR SENSE OF HONOR
KEEPS YOU IN TUNE
AND FATE FULL CONVICTION 
SEE’S YOU THROUGH 
ALL YOUR OBLIGATIONS
CAN ALWAYS WAIT
ELABORATE SYSTEMS 
PROTECT YOUR HEART
FROM THINGS THAT CAN HURT YOU
LIKE BURSTS OF EMOTION
YOU FLURT WITH EMOTION

CHORUS:
ROCKING AND ROLLING 
YOUR WHOLE LIFE AWAY
HOPING FOR SOMEONE TO COME ALONG
AND TAKE THE PIN AWAY
TOSSING AND TURNING 
YOUR LAST NIGHT AWAY
HOPING FOR SOMEONE
TO COME ALONG 
AND TAKE THE PAIN AWAY
TAKE THE PAIN AWAY….AWAY…AWAY..AWAY
AWAY………..

Overkill

Overkill (The Ballad of Sid & Nancy)

LYRICS
L. I. A. R.   (LOVE IS A ROAD)

NOT SURE YOUR HEAR’N
JUST WHAT I’M SAY’N
SO I’LL REPEAT MYSELF
TO MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR
WE HAVE’NT COME THIS FAR 
JUST TO LET IT SLIP AWAY
I’M HERE TO REASSURE
OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
I’M NOT GOIN AWAY

LOVE IS A ROAD 
THAT TAKES MANY TWISTS AND TURNS
LOVE IS A HIGHWAY
THAT YOU NEVER LEAVE BEHIND

NOT SURE JUST WHAT IT IS
THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO DOUBT ME
I JUST DON’T THINK YOU GET 
THE WORDS I’M TRYIN TO SAY
NOT SURE WHAT MAKES YOU THINK 
THAT I AM SUCH A LIAR
THAT SKEPTICAL LOOK ON YOUR FACE
YOUR EYES COULD START A FIRE
I AM NOT A LIAR

LOVE IS A LONG ROAD
WITH MANY HILLS TO CLIMB
LOVE IS A HIGHWAY
THAT YOU NEVER LEAVE BEHIND

GUITAR SOLO

NOT SURE YOU REALIZE
JUST HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
TAKE A LOOK INTO MY EYES
SO YOU CAN SEE THE TRUTH
STOP TWISTING ALL MY WORDS
AND LISTEN TO WHAT I’M SAYIN
THERE IS NO HIDDEN MEANING
STOP YOUR DAMN COMPLANING
ITS NOT A GAME I’M PLAYING

LOVE IS A ROAD 
THAT TAKES MANY TWIST AND TURNS
LOVE IS A HIGHWAY
THAT YOU NEVER LEAVE BEHIND
LEAVE BEHIND

Is Anybody Out There?

Love Is a Road

L. I. A. R. (Love Is a Road)

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