Meet AJ Woodworth: Country’s new Wildcard!!!

New Canadian country music sensation AJ Woodworth is not only playing the Wildcard on her debut 604 Records album: she is the “Wild Card.”

When you hear the explosive and passionate chorus of The 2011 British Columbia Country Music Awards’ Female Artist of the Year’s sparkling personal anthem “Wild Card,” you’re hearing the life story behind the ambitious turbo-powered voice:

“I’m a long shot/ You’re last bet/A dark horse till the bitter end/ I won’t step down/ Be your backup/Second guess not second best/ I can play your hand when it gets hard/Put it all on me and my heart/ I’m your Wild Card.”
“This song is my autobiography,” declares AJ, her eyes lighting with excitement as she talks about the song she co-wrote with long-time friend, the talented Jesse Tucker (Jessie Farrell, Melissa Rae Barrie).
“I am the ‘Dark Horse!’ I have been the long shot -- and I have worked really hard, overcome the odds and pushed through to where I am now.”

Where Canada’s newest country dynamo currently sits now is as a contender, jumping out of the gate with a superb rookie effort that offers attitude – and then some – with her remarkable 10-song debut album Wildcard, primarily recorded in Nashville produced in part by Chad Carlson (Taylor Swift.)

Here’s the good news: if you think “Wild Card” is great, there’s plenty more where that came from.

Hear a two-timing snake get on the wrong side of his soon-to-be-ex as AJ heartily takes him to task on the Josh Ramsay-produced “One-Minute Man.” Hear the exuberant escapism of a carefree night out on the town as AJ temporarily ditches her dead-end job for some much-needed Friday night fun in the boisterous “Little Black Dress.” Hear the burning intensity of the Hillary Lindsey ballad “Hide Your Matches” as AJ describes her passion for her lover. Hear the feverish aggression of “Lovin’ That I Like You” as AJ succumbs to some romantic spontaneity.

She even plays well with others, chiming in with The Higgins’ Kathleen Higgins for the heart-wrenching ballad “Good Time For A Goodbye;” heats up her frustration on the Jason Blaine-Tebey co-write “Cold,” and offers plenty of spunk on “Live It Up,” co written by Ramsay and Steve Marshall. With producers Chad Carlson, Josh Ramsay, Paul Shatto, David Wills and Ryan Stewart at the helm, AJ Woodworth’s captivating country cosmopolitan sound and real songs for real women come signed, sealed and delivered a with the declaration, “I’m ready!”

“Music has always been my first love,” the dazzling brunette declares, “While my girlfriends were more interested in boys, I always focused on finding my next chance to take to the stage. I’ve been singing since I was eight years old and I have been working and preparing for this opportunity my whole life”.

Mentored earlier in her career by Susan Jacks, her vocal coach Judith Rabinovitch and producer Bill Buckingham (Jaydee Bixby), AJ Woodworth pledged her allegiance to country music after a trip to Nashville inspired her to follow her true dream.

After recording an album, AJ signed with Jonathan Simkin and 604 Records.

“I got in touch with Jonathan and 604 about two years ago. I had recorded an independent album with Bill Buckingham in Nashville, and Jonathan was really supportive with getting back to me, and giving critiques.
“I respected Jonathan a lot for giving me his honest feedback. Then two years later we were going to actually sign with someone else, but my gut feeling was that I belonged on 604. I really like what they do and what they’ve done with Jessie Farrell.

“So just before I was about to sign, I e-mailed Jonathan and said, ‘I’ve got some new songs and I’d really love to play them for you.’

“I came in, he liked them, and we’ve been working together ever since.”

A Canadian Country Music Association New Artist Showcase Award winner, AJ Woodworth says there are a few things you should know about her.

She has two sisters, bowls, and owns a miniature “high-maintenance” hypoglycemic Dachshund Chihuahua named Oscar. Thanks to her father, she grew up on a diet of Brooks & Dunn, Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison and helps run a nursing home, which is the family business.

She’s also the Gold Heart spokesperson for Variety, the Children’s charity, a cause close to her heart.

“I once sold gold hearts from door to door,” Miss Woodworth recalls. “I think Variety teaches children at a young age how important it is to raise money for other children. Kids helping other less fortunate children is wonderful.”

She loves shoes (yeah, we’re talking to you, potential sponsors Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Badgley Mischka ) and wouldn’t be caught dead without her high heels on stage.

And she states that her Wildcard debut “ really reflects who I am.”

“This album has been a lot of years in the making. I’m grateful for the time I got to develop my sound carefully, song by song, that truly captured the essence of me.”

“There’s nothing else I’ve ever wanted to do,” AJ adds. “Music is the most important thing to me; it can make me feel better, and I have always wanted to affect someone like that through the songs that I write and my song selection.”

Most tellingly, AJ Woodworth knows that it’s important to make a good and memorable impact.

AJ Woodworth may think of herself as a “dark horse,” but once you hear Wildcard, you’ll know she’s something else:

A sure bet. 

Having walked the well-worn path of the country legends, Full Bloan Power grabs a machete and carves out one of their own with For Sale By Owner, the bicoastal group’s latest full-length record. The quixotic image on the exquisitely-designed album cover hints at the music inside, with one traditional work boot stepping into, and onto, country music’s uncertain future. The sound of the record is as varied as its themes, veering from classic hillbilly rave-up story song (“(Let’s Go Back To) Hancock Park (And Start A Band)”) to epic power ballad lament (“Insurance Man”) to existential grunge meditation (“Sweeper/Mopper”) to poignant country pop travelogue (“Travelin’ Travis”) to whatever “(So Hot) It Hurts” is. Recorded in Bucks County, PA, and Los Angeles, CA (in Hancock Park, a neighborhood featured prominently in the lyrics), this record is the culmination of their collective labor as a band. Some fans hear similarities to the Bakersfield heroes of yore, some to Hank Jr., some to Ween’s country side, but Full Bloan Power is very much its own creature, one wandering the barren landscape of an increasingly nonsensical world. Exuberant, confused, reflective, demoralized, dignified, anxious, and doomed...what could be more appropriate in the waning days of the American empire? Make sure to catch this one-of-a-kind act on their bi-regional tour of the Northeast and the Southwest scheduled for Fall 2016, as they might not be back again. In fact, as the band would surely point out, none of us might. 


Luca Zuccarello aka Ukãrel was born in Catania (Sicily), year '84, driven by passion for music "Deep, Electronic, Techno and Melodic House" and its influences, since he was 16 years, he undertook during his long experience in what is Dj / Producer / Remixer. 

His artistic career that led him to become today a dj producer begins in 2000, organizing parties with friends in a private parties to which it owes the public appreciation and exuberant congratulations and encouragements. 

Continuing the years, and the young boy, born from a collaboration just for fun, with a famous organization of events in Sicily AFC (Atmosphere Fashion Club), begins to run as warmup in the most prestigious clubs in the Sicilian scene: Marabù (Me), Taitù (Me), Toutva (Me), Shed (Ct), Miami (Ct), Strike (Sigonella - Ct), Glamour Café (Ct), alongside a world-renowned and international dj’s. 

In July 2007 he took part in the Second Edition of "STREET PARADE" performing in Catania for several hours and giving more and more emotion to the public, later in August 2009 he joined the issue "BEER FESTIVAL". 

In his exhibit, eclectic, creative, inquisitive and engaging and clear objectives, his talent led him to analyze the music from the productive side, so begins to create libraries of your own sounds, put everything together and export out of the design of new productions. Releases in 2012 "Jamba Flauta / Lorelay" LABEL RESET MIND "Texan / Wanted" LABEL BEDROOMRECORDS09.

He moved to London in winter 2017 and ever since, he has been a valid member of Wicked 7 which is a brand that runs management, events, radio shows on Ibiza Live Radio and more.
He is resident dj of Wicked 7 events and has been playing at Egg London, Aquarium club, Cafe 1001, 93 Feet East, Platform Shoredich and Shelter Club. 

From 2020 to 2021 he begins to be part of the Crop of Music Radio thanks to the Sicilian organization "Nasty Juice and SudAest Catania"  

The story continues ... stay tuned!

Towards the end of 2022 he decides to switch to a new name Ukãrel with a new musical project that is best interpreted when the membership of the new music loads and stimulates him.
Soon new horizons between england europe, new releases and new episodes.

-BOOKING 
musicnastyjuice@gmail.com
www.sudaest.com

At 31 years of age, Mico's street swagger, freestyle and lyrical ability and auhentic take on the "Dirty South" style once put him at the top of Washington DC's Hip Hop Scene. Mico is a poet, lyricist and storyteller. His music touches on religion, gangstorism, social development and poverty. His message at times runs extreemely deep and there is so much more to his words than meets the eyes. He brings color and flash to a story that has been told so many times before. He is a true digital age artist who doesn't need 16 bars to develop a picture in his head. When he snaps off a verse the image simple enough for everyone to feel it instantly. Having lost many things in his life - Family and Friends - Mico has a sense of urgency abostarted as a lookoutut his music. After the streets claimed the lives of both parents, Mico then 11 years old, turned to the streets for guidence. "I started as a lookout, quick money was fast route, aint no tellin home boy, i've lived in a trap house." - "My father got hit with 'bout six, popped his back out, and now they're tellin my mother that they can't even help out." Mico's lyrics disect the struggle of growing up Black and Poor in Washington, DC. Amongst Greatness sound is largely characterized by upbeat, exuberant, club friendly tunes, and heavily rythmic lyrical delivery. Combined mico and the Amongst Greatness have the ability to take Hip Hop to uncharted territory. Mico's debut mictape "Sandy's Son" is set to drop Fall 2021



Ritchell Lim is a singer/songwriter with thirteen years experience on the international music scene. Blind virtually since birth, Ritchell's heightened awareness of sound has helped her to create vibrant, exuberant and joyous music.

Ritchell has toured Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, entertaining audiences with everything from pop songs, to ballads, to playful jazz. In 2011, Ritchell was invited to perform with Guy Sebastian at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) on live international television.

“…A confident, inspirational young songwriter who uses song to share her story”
Kate O’Donnell, Variety

“Ritchell Lim is no ordinary girl”
 Michaela Mason, Scope Music Reviews.

Destiny Thomas known as “Destiny” is the beautifully talented new recording artist to be welcomed into the music industry. Destiny was introduced to R & B music at a early age. Now at 21, she finds herself closer to her dreams than ever before. Having released her first EP and single entitled “Life From Love” it has become abundantly clear her pure and unique voice is here to stay. On another amazing track, the hit single “He Proposed” she tells the exuberant story of a woman saying yes to a marriage proposal. Her sweet and cunning interpretations create a refreshing, dynamic new vision for this incredible classic. Destiny’s official album will be released in 2018 and will undoubtedly prove she belongs here. Continuing to be musically diverse, the future holds nothing but the brightest of stars for Destiny Thomas.

A pop/rock/classical band comprising of two members namely Afzal Gilani and Faraz Ahmed. For Concerts & Queries: +923313211316 wanderlakesmusic@gmail.com
Biography
"WANDERLAKES"

WANDERLAKES is a Pakistani music band which is gaining Pakistan's attention with their song "Jo Mila Hai Ghum". 

ETYMOLOGY 

The name WANDERLAKES is derived from the English word (Wanderer) which means "To travel from place to place, especially on foot, without a particular direction or purpose", the word Lakes means , (No Boundries for our music we will do every type of music. like the lakes or sea have no any end or boundries).

MUSIC

WANDERLAKES was formed back in June 2009 with initial line up of Syed Afzal Gilani, Yousuf Ahmed Qureshi.
WANDERLAKES first song is Jo Mila Hai Ghum. Our songs will be on every tongue of young blood of our nation or the senior music lovers. it has power to invade hearts and capture the souls, our music is food for us. and we are addicted to it and a day will come when u'ill be addicted too...
Currently WANDERLAKES is working on their 2nd Song titled as 'I'm Alone' which is expected to hit stores early 2013. 
WANDERLAKES is working with HUM TV for the title song of the TeleFilm "MUJRIM" after its completiton WANDERLAKES will move toward the 2nd TeleFilm title song.
Surprisingly .. We got our first concert before our first Song..We Guess this is what you call opportunity or may be its just that when ALLAH blessess You..
Now by the grace of almighty ALLAH we have started our own music production. and we are working too hard on it. and InshAllah we shall overcome.

WANDERLAKES" IDEA of LIFE

Live and let others live!
And definately life is nothing without musik. all colours of life are vague and incomplete without music..

GOLDEN PAGES OF OUR MEMORY BOOK

When "WANDERLAKES" actually got to know that they had hidden talent?
As far as we can remember we always loved singing and Guitaring we were acticve participates of singing contest at our school...and was always a winners.

THE YOUNG FEETS TOUCH THE FLOOR OF MUSIC WORLD

The memory is unforgettable one. When we kept our first step in studio we were only seventeen years old. and was excited to see the music equipments mixers etc...

WANDERLAKES FIRST CONCERT

In Early days of winter Year 2009, a peace concert was held in Arts Council, sponsored by Our school, All Karachi famous singer ; Shahzad roy,Haroon, Faakhir..Every good and famous artists you can think of were there to perform among them was us ; Yes We "WANDERLAKES" to sing on earth song.. At first these people did'nt even noticed us backstage may be all of them thought that "WANDERLAKES" were from audience or something. Our heart were pounding like a drum that day we wanted to show the world that we was something. we knew it were the first break for us and indeed the last chance to show that we had something. Our first performance went exuberant, all celebreties were astonished but at the same time were very supportive and appreciating .. night of dreams we can never forget.

SONG IN TELE FILMS

* "Mujrim Kon Nahi"

Singles 

* "Jo Mila Hai Ghum"

Members 
The band currently has 2 members: 
Syed Afzal Gilani (Lead Vocals, Lyrics, Compositions & Producer) 
Yousuf Ahmed Qureshi (Lead Guitars,Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals, Compositions & Producer). 

Album
WANDERLAKES are still working on their 1st album.


Interview 
WANDERLAKES, a promising band from Pakistan is creating waves across the globe with their latest Song release, with hits like Jo Mila Hai Ghum. WANDERLAKES consists of two band members, Afzal & Yousuf. 

1) Firsly, introduce the band to them who might not have heard about you guys yet? 
WANDERLAKES, is a rock, pop, etc Karachi based band. 
Musically, WANDERLAKES music is very much in accordance with the meaning of WANDERLAKES. It's about Sadness and feel. 
WANDERLAKES comprises of : 
Syed Afzal Gilani (Lead Vocals, Lyrics, Compositions & Producer) 
Yousuf Ahmed Qureshi (Lead Guitars,Rhythm Guitars, Backing Vocals, Compositions & Producer). 

2) When and how did you guys form the band WANDERLAKES? Was there ever a different line up of the band or has the line up remained the same since its conception? 
WANDERLAKES was the brain child of Afzal & Yousuf.They formed it in 2009 when they started jamming together, Because they were childhood friends.

3) Has any of the band members taken professional music lessons? Vocals and instrumental? 
Yousuf has taken some Basic guitar lessons from YOUTUBE. 
Afzal were not taken any music classes or singing classes. 

4) Who writes your lyrics and who composes the music? 
Both Of Them is the lyricist of the band.

5) How did you get the opportunity to work with Ace Productions? Did 
Danyal Pervaiz and Muhammad Talal Ahmed approach you or did you guys decide to work with him due to his experience in the field?
Yousuf was Referred by his friend to Danyal Pervaiz and Muhammad Talal Ahmed. so it was always their plan that, once, WANDERLAKES is in good shape it will necessitate a good management. And as soon as things started working for WANDERLAKES.
Danyal Pervaiz and Muhammad Talal Ahmed worked too hard to make our song best. they are really friendly to us and we had lot of experience and fun to work with them. 
Well it’s a massive project and InshAllah it will surprise a lot of people once its out. As for the major deal, we wont say that we were lucky enough. We believed in our hard work from day one that it is our devotion which is now finally paying us back. For the people who thought they could have make things worse for WANDERLAKES after Jo Mila Hai Ghum are finally asking us for shows and a lot more.

7) Who Directed, Producer your Music video? & who was the story writer of this song? 
We were the Producer and Director of our own video and the story writer of our song. we had just hired the ENG for our video shoot. its was a great time to made our own video. i think we are one of those in the music industry of pakistan who had directed and produced thier own video in a very early age. and InshAllah WANDERLAKES hope that people like our first music video. 
6) When can we expect to see a new video from WANDERLAKES? And, which song will it be? 
InshAllah December and it's a surprise track for our fans. 

8) What are you future goals and endeavors as a band? 
Stay united. period 

Contact For Concerts & Queries:
Afzal: 0315-2301456
YOUSUF: 03313211316
Find us on facebook:
www.facebook.com/wanderlakesmusic
Gmail :
wanderlakemusic@gmail.com

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Ray Shattenkirk draws his inspiration from the natural world and humankind's problematic place within it. The grandest statement of this theme is found in American Icons, an hour-long work for five vocal soloists, treble and mixed choruses, and orchestra. The work was premiered in May 2001 by the Grand Rapids Symphony, featuring the Theatre of Voices and four choruses, conducted by David Lockington.

The five movements of American Icons elegize species that have become extinct and celebrate the resurgence of others that have until recently been endangered. In telling his story, Shattenkirk employs a broad range of musical techniques, from plainchant to postmodernism, and a variety of languages: English, Latin, and various Native American dialects. In the final movement, the 23-minute Wings of Hope, Shattenkirk marshals all of his forces in a moving tribute to the nobility of the American bald eagle. The Grand Rapids Press wrote that American Icons is "touching and beautiful . . . In his more contemplative moments, his music calls to mind such so-called holy minimalists as Arvo Pärt. In his more exuberant passages, his orchestrations have the spacious, broad- shouldered appeal of Aaron Copland's ballets. Shattenkirk has been working on this piece for years. It's been well worth the wait." 

The father of 4 children, Shattenkirk took a 'family leave' from formal composition after the premiere of his violin concerto Velicirapsody in 2002. The May 15, 2010 premiere of One Light, for chorus and orchestra brilliantly proclaimed his return. Commissioned by Brady Allred for the Salt Lake Choral Artists, the 5-movement work sets spiritual texts in a moving celebration mankind's shared religious vision. The composer writes: 

"There is a striking similarity in the common focus on the spiritual nature of light as a manifestation of God, of mankind's unity with his Creator and his prophets, and as the embodiment of eternal goodness and heavenly splendor, in the poetry of medieval saints, mystics and prophets – whether they be Christian, Islamic, Sufi, Buddhist, Jewish or Hindu. When one contemplates the fundamental unity of mankind’s spiritual aspirations, the infinite variety of paths to that unity transform from latent curse to blessing. I hope that, in some small way, One Light contributes to such a transformation." 

Born in 1954, Shattenkirk studied at Harvard University (Ph.D., 1987), Yale University, the University of Florida, the Manhattan School of Music, M.I.T., and the University of California Berkeley, with such teachers as Leon Kirchner, Earl Kim, Donald Martino, John Harbison, Krzysztof Penderecki, Jacob Druckman and John Corigliano. He has had considerable experience as an orchestral doublebass player. Among the awards and prizes he has won for his compositions are a National Endowment for the Arts Composer Fellowship (1995-96); the Lakond Prize of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, "for an established composer" (1994); a fellowship from the California Council for the Arts (1991); and Meet the Composer Awards in 1981, 1993, and 1995. In 1982 he studied with Luciano Berio at the Tanglewood Festival on a Fromm Music Foundation Fellowship and was a MacDowell Colony Fellow in 1979. 

Shattenkirk has been commissioned by the New Mexico Symphony, the Long Island Philharmonic, Chamber Music America, and Collage, among others. Tatonka was broadcast on over 200 radio stations in Chorus America's "The First Art" series in the fall of 1995. Other performers of his music include the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, the New York New Music Ensemble, the Aspen Music Festival, and Paul Hillier's Theater of Voices. Shattenkirk has taught at the Yale School of Music, Harvard University, and the University of South Florida School of Music.

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