The Bangkok Five has launched a new Blogspot page with updates including new videos, blogs from bassist Coates, and a new contest with Fender to win a new guitar from the band. Vist http://thebangkokfive.blogspot.com
The Bangkok Five have teamed with Livevideo and famed producer Rick Torres (The Supreme Beings of Leisure) to produce a series of cover songs online. The E-Lab Sessions gives fans of the band a chance to request specific cover tracks and the band will post them once per week. This week TB5 posted a great rendition of The Shin‘s instant classic “New Slang”, see below for the clip.
Authentik CEO Scott Austin has posted a new interview with artist MC Lars for his :90 Music Show. You can check out the video below or see the recently posted news on Absolutepunk.net
As Big City Kids prepare for an upcoming tour this September, the band will be playing a couple So-Cal kick-off dates that should not be missed!
08.10 – Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA (w/ Umbrellas)
08.21 – The Key Club – Hollywood, CA (Tour Kick Off)
Authentik Artists CEO Scott Austin will be appearing on TV’s Extra tonight at 7pm (Check local listings). He will be speaking about the recent Diana Bianchi news and gives some insight on her musical direction.
Authentik Artists has inked a deal with Southern California group Big City Kids. The band will be releasing their new single “One Night Stand” in the coming months with the track being mixed by multi-platinum engineer Mark Needham (The Academy Is.., Mayday Parade, The Killers, Metro Station).
A new behind the scenes video documenting Brandon Roger’s new single “Broken” has been posted on Youtube. “Broken” will be available on iTunes and most other online retailers on August 19th. Check back soon for an exclusive preview of the track on his official Myspace page.
Join us as members of Authentik Artists will be attending the upcoming SummerMash event held by Mashable.com and Digital LA, a networking event for New Media in entertainment, film, and music. For more information on either event click the icons below. SummerMash is coming up on July 18th at the Rubicon Project HQ and Digital LA is on July 21st at the Skybar in Hollywood.
Safety Harbor Kids and Authentik Artists are proud to bring you the digital release of their Holiday Collection CD. The Safety Harbor Kids Holiday Collection will be available 12.01.2009 on most online retailers including iTunes and Amazon MP3. You can also purchase the CD at local Best Buy stores in the Southern California area.
The release features 19 tracks and has new and cover versions of Holiday songs by over 10 Grammy Award winning artists including Sheila E., Billy Idol, Jackson Browne, Chicoa and many more.
“We invite you to join all the artists on this release and support orphans and homeless children in our cities. Safety Harbor Kids mission is to enrich the lives of disadvantaged children through education in the areas of College, Career, and the Arts. In every city in the United States, there are homeless children and orphans that are lonely, tired and hungry. It’s a sad situation but Safety Harbor Kids is here to help. We aim to break the vicious cycle of homelessness, poverty and prison that has ensnared these children. Through Career College Music and Arts Enrichment Programs and Special Events we help disadvantaged children achieve their goals and dreams.”
“Safety Harbor Kids has become a song in the hearts of many children and community members who have experienced the power of giving. Join the artists on this disc and put our song in your own heart by making a donation to our needy children. $35 sponsors a holiday meal for a hungry child. Please go to www.safetyharborkids.org or write SHK, Box 14, Malibu, CA 90265 or call 800-277-0497 to make a contribution to this worthy cause. Think global, act local and give where you live.” – Petrie Williams / Safety Harbor Kids
Hear music from the Holiday Collection on the official SHK Myspace Page.
01. Sheila E. – Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
02. Bryan Senatore – Sleigh Ride
03. Andy Vargas – Mele Kalikimaka
04. Jackson Browne & Inara George – Silver and Gold
05. Valerie Davis – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
06. The Bird and The Bee – A Christmas Compromise
07. Sara Melson – The Holidaze
08. Andy Vargas – Little Drummer Boy
09. Chicoa – Feliz Navidad
10. Amilia K Spicer – Silent Night
11. Bird York – Let It Snow
12. Robbyn Kirmsse – A Verry Merry Christmas
13. Peabo Bryson and Paige O’Hare – Through a Child’s Eyes
14. Jimmy Webb – A Snow Covered Christmas
15. Valerie Davis – Silver Bells
16. Teresa James – Jingle Bell rock
17. Paul Barrere – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
18. Breakestra – Let The Bells Ring
19. Billy Idol – Winter Wonderland
