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At ten years old, it was obvious that Emil was not just some kid that could carry a tune. Performing in musical theatre in Denver, CO, the city he was born in, his voice was strong and stood out even among performers much older and more experienced than his. Now Emil is living and growing up in the sun-filled city of El Paso, TX and his voice has grown up there too.
Emil was only 14 years old when he began his recording career. In August 2009, Emil released his debut cd “If You Let Me”. Two songs co-written by award winning recording artist, stage and television performer, and vocal consultant Judy Rodman highlight the cd.

The title track has been moving up on the country independent radio charts since its release in February 2010. It recently debuted at #17 on the New Music Weekly’s Top 30 Country Indie Chart and hit #28 on New Music Weekly’s Country Main Chart. Emil had a blast recording the tracks for “If You Let Me” at Hilltop Recording Studios located in the mecca of great music, Nashville, TN. Emil got to work with the best musicians, producers, and engineers in the business and completely fell in love with the process. Emil sums it up by stating that, “I love all music, it’s a way to communicate and share my life. It’s a positive force in my life and has always been a way for me to connect with family and friends”.

Missing Child

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I Know I Love You

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All I Ever Knew

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This collaboration worked so well that before “If You Let Me” left the music charts Emil and his family at E Productions said, “Let’s do that again”. So in the spring of 2010 they all headed back to Nashville. Right around the time Emil will turn 16 his second cd “All I Ever Knew” will be released. The cd contains an eclectic mix of 10 great original pop songs that highlight his smooth vocal style but this time Emil threw some of El Paso into the formula. Two El Paso, TX songwriters and musicians wrote six out of the ten songs that Emil recorded. Judy Rodman was not content with just co-writing three of the songs. She was so excited about the project that she wanted to produce it as well and boy did she. Judy once again brought in the best studio musicians, background vocalists, and engineers for Emil’s new cd. The finished songs are a testament to everybody’s hard work and Emil’s voice never sounded better.

The first single being released is the title track “All I Ever Knew Of Love Was You” and will hit the airwaves this spring.
The first music video that was released is a special song written by Judy Rodman and Michael Black called “Missing Child”. It was not hard for Emil to connect with this song because it is about children disappearing and being abused. Emil decided to donate all the profits from the song to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Please visit the NCMEC’s website http://www.missingkids.com to learn more on how you can help or to donate to this worthy cause.

Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.craymo.com

This passionate singer/songwriter brings a positive and upbeat approach to today’s music. He recently celebrated over 175,000 web hits on his website. Combining the sounds of Modern Rock, Pop and Dance, Craymo weaves a blend of catchy hooks, melodies and textured harmonies that linger in your mind long after the songs are over. Craymo’s early influences include David Bowie, The Cars, Morrissey, The Cure, The Beatles, Duran Duran, U2, George Michael and more recently Robbie Williams. Coming from a small town in upstate New York he fell in love with songs that take you on a journey to another place. Craymo is a sensitive artist whose songs speak of real life experiences and emotions.

Craymo began his career as a radio and nightclub DJ, the club he was working for went bankrupt, bouncing his last two paychecks, got evicted from his apartment and was homeless for six months living in his compact Mazda car. To help lift his spirits from his circumstances he wrote his song “One Love, One World,” a song that pormotes tolerance, equality and world peace, which is currently featured on the United Nations project UNESCO web site www.newsongsforpeace.org As a result of being on this web site “One Love One World” has been downloaded by teachers who taught it to their students and then performed it at their school’s concerts all across the USA, Canada and recently in China!

Song Title: Passion For Fashion PFF

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Song Title: Happy Birthday (Remix)

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Song Title: One Love One World (Love remix)

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Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.mananaland.com

Bert Campbell lives in Tucson, AZ and calls his music “southwestern rock and roll.” Having grown up in Atlanta, GA he was influenced by all the 60′s R&B acts along with the Beatles, Santana, and the Allman Brothers. He transferred his junior college year to NAU in Flagstaff, AZ and started playing in rock and country bands right after graduation.

Living along the border Bert also became intrigued by local mariachi bands. The CD Mananaland is a combination of many of his former and present music influences. Based out of the beautiful red rock country of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, he performs regularly in The Toucan Eddy Band. A vibrant performer, Bert puts his “heart and soul” into his songwriting, entertaining and recording.

Bert spent 10 years in Nashville writing and managing an artist. Recently, Bert became a junior high science teacher and has been a partner in a musical instrument accessory factory for the past 7 years. His true love in life will always remain to be music.

Song Title: I Like Spicy Women

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Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.circularrubbingmotion.com

Laura Fuino, vocalist and songwriter was born in Utica, New York began acting and singing at eight years old. At 13 years old she won \”Miss Onieda County\” and at 15 years old won \”Miss Empire State\”. After High School she moved to LA to study at The Lee Strasberg Institute with Susan Peretz. Italy then embraced her by offering various Film and TV roles. Album releases are Karmatica (ITALY) and Beauty in the Midst of Pain (Los Angeles,USA)

Michael Dimich is the guitar player and Laura’s co-songwriter of the group Circular Rubbing Motion (CRM), who are releasing their first CD entitled Swept Away. Michael also plays keyboard and base .Mark Lanzarotta is the creative co-writer and arranger. Both Michael and Mark have had punk bands and have toured across the USA. A songwriting team with an ample repertoire of original songs. This summer they will be touring Italy promoting their CD.

Song Title: Swept Away

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Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.myspace.com/neonsarcastic

Neon Sarcastic are a Leicester based Pop Punk band hitting The Midlands by storm. Formed in April 2007, Neon Sarcastic have had a great start with gigs booked from Leicester to Leicester square (London).

Neon Sarcastic bring a mix of Powerpop and Punk. They list their influences as (old school) New Found Glory, Blink 182 and Busted and are currently recording an ep and booking gigs around the UK with the US in their sites for 2009, Neon Sarcastic should be coming to a venue near you soon!

Song Title: Where Are You Now

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Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.peterbloomband.com

GRAND PRIZE WINNER for Best Song Overall on Ourstage.Com (August 2009), winner of the SONG OF THE YEAR international competition (“Let It Go” – August 2007, Pop category), winner of two 2007 TORONTO EXCLUSIVE MUSIC AWARDS (Best Rock Song – “Helping Hand”, Best Rock Group), nominated for a 2007 ONTARIO INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for Best Rock Song (“Walls”), as well as runner-up in both the regional RADIO STAR 2007 and TORONTO INDIE WEEK 2006 singer/songwriter competitions, Peter Bloom’s LIVE show has been described as “pure heart and raw energy” (2007 Dewey Beach Music Conference).

His music can be summed up by a composite of critical blurbs describing his instantly memorable, crescendo-driven, Britpop-infused rock songs that “tug at the heart and shine with soaring vocals,” that deliver “honest, intelligent and poetic lyrics.”

Song Title: Let It Go

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Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.quebecantique.com

Quebec Antique is a project of Austin based musicians Andy Dollerson and Michael Blake. Formed in mid 2008, the band have been working together in between tours with British act Stoney and local Austin band, Wideawake.

Michael Blake (vocalist, piano, guitar) and Andy Dollerson (vocals, synths, beats) have been busy for the last year making “The Abbey Tapes” just released in January 2009, and the sound they create is really an amalgamation. Blending organic acoustic instruments like piano, guitar, banjo, uke, toy instruments, etc., with a strictly synthetic element of synths and electronic drum programming, Quebec Antique strike a unique balance between ambient -almost drum n’ bass style beats with a more palatable pop approach.

Andy is an Englishman, Michael a Canadian. They met playing for different bands at Antone’s Blues bar in Austin, TX. Over a beer or three, connections were made in the musical world, and a few free jams later, musical ideas began to form, that would eventually be the basis of the new band Quebec Antique.

Song Title: Almost Had You

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