Hey Guys!

Link to the fundraiser website


I am about 80% done recording my new album (an EP actually) called "BE DFFRNT" which (with your help) will come out in November! unfortunately, I have absolutely no funds to press it up! so that's where I figured, "hey, maybe some of my friends would help!"

So im calling on you guys! I am trying to raise $1,300 for my CD. But i NEED help! I have added a bunch of cool rewards you can get by donating certain amounts of money, plus im giving away exclusive content for ALL donaters!

heres the thing, the goal HAS to be met or else EVERYONE will be refunded! so its all or nothing here!

ALSO!!!

if the goal is met I will press up 100 EXCLUSIVE COPIES OF "A HARD WEEKS NIGHT: A RECREATION OF THE BEATLES!" you can guarantee yourself a copy by donating $75! all of the remaining copies will be given away during contests!

please visit this site: Link to the fundraiser website


THANKS GUYS! please help if you can.. even just a couple of dollars goes a long way!


-Kawnar

This was partially written by my wonderful girlfriend, I have changed a couple of things to apply to me. But overall I agree with EVERY WORD..


 Well, well, well. Isn't the internet a wonderful thing? It allows us to keep in touch with people from our past that we haven't seen in years, people that live too far away to see. It allows us to keep up on our favorite bands and buy cheap airline tickets. But with all the wonderfulness of Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, we've also developed a serious problem: people have begun to think that just because you CAN post your opinion for everyone to read that you SHOULD do so.

So, here I am, on my high horse, criticizing all you people for voicing your opinions when I'm doing the same right? Well I'm about to do something that most of the rest of those whiney, opinionated fucks don't do: give you a disclaimer. From this point on, you're going to read my straight up opinion. Please understand that this is my OPINION; this isn't a discussion. I don't care if you think I'm wrong. I don't want to read any posts on what an ignorant person I am. You can sit there and develop the most complex argument this world has ever known telling me all about how Michael Jackson was a horrible, talentless freak of a person, but that's the thing - I don't want to hear it. From this point forward if you disagree with me (which from the Twitters and Facebook status updates I've read lately, there will be many of you) either quit reading or keep your mouth shut.

First of all, I've been a fan of Michael Jackson's music since I was born. That isn't a figure of speech. Literally, since I could even remember, I worshiped his music. I had albums, movies, The little Triller video I was deathly afraid of, yet I couldnt stop watching. I would go around impersonating him, moonwalking and doing the leg kick. I remember one time at my moms high school reunion, I couldnt have been more than 10 yrs old, No one was dancing and for some reason I heard Billy Jean and went out there all by myself and broke it down for the WHOLE song. Once it was over all I heard was applause from people watching. I credit moments like that for the reason I got into entertainment. Michael Jackson was a huge reason I started doing music. So seeing all this bashing of a human being hurts me.

Like many other talented people, he was just a weird dude. I couldn't tell you if he was involved in the molestation of those children. I wasn't there and I don't know him personally. Neither do any of you. Yeah, it's weird that he had all that plastic surgery, but so did Joan Rivers. Are you guys all going to condemn her to hell when she dies just because you don't understand her either?

If he did or if he didn't have anything to do with those molestation charges, one thing is very clear to me. Many people in this world and even some of you reading this have people in your lives, your family and your past that have done shameful and horrible things. Michael Jackson was a human being. He was a son, father and brother to people who loved him. How would you feel if the death of your loved one prompted so much hatred and misunderstanding? I don't wish that pain or ignorance upon any of you but please realize that before you run your mouth, think about what you're saying and what it means. You never knew him. How dare you (especially you religious people) say such horrible things about someone you've never met? If Jackson did those horrible things, where ever he is at this hour, he is paying for them. Quit worrying so much about what he did wrong and focus on being a good person. Though I'm not a Christian person, I can't imagine "turning the other cheek", "loving thy neighbor", "we're all children under God" and "only God can judge our souls" meaning "I am glad he's dead and burning in hell". Call me crazy. Remember that old saying "people who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones."

He was a man with many problems, physically and emotionally. No one in this world could ever understand him fully. Let him rest whether you appreciate the man he was or not.

I'm very saddened at the loss of such a music icon. He was our generation's Elvis. Even Elvis, the King, had his problems. Someday people will be able to look back on Michael Jackson's death just like we do with Elvis. We don't dwell on his drug addiction that caused his death, we acknowledge the impact he made on our lives. Even you lovely people rejoicing of Michael's current burning in hell have jammed out to Thriller or Bad at some point in your life... don't try to pretend you haven't.


And I'll just say it again, this is my opinion. If you want to fight with me about it, I don't care. Go call your ignorant, red neck friends and party over his death because I don't want to hear it. I think today is a sad day for American history.

Michael Jackson is true American Icon. I for one will truly miss him.


Thank You.

-Kawnar

Hello All!

Well it’s been nearly 60 days since we released “A Hard Week’s Night: A Recreation of The Beatles” and the reception has been outstanding! I literally can only credit you guys with this! It’s really cool when we work our asses off for a week without sleep (plus more for post production) and it doesn’t go unnoticed! You guys went out of your way to let people know about the project via the Internet, burned Cd’s and what not. and I thank you from the bottom of my chest area!

THE STATS!

just for giggles, I thought I would share the stats with you guys! below are the most (Fully) played songs! songs are in order from most popular to least popular, and ONLY account for streamed plays not downloaded..

1.) Come Together

2.) Love Me Do

3.) Let it Be (feat. Bait)

4.) Eleanor Rigby

5.) I Want You (feat. Hatch & XV)

6.) With A Little Help From My Friends (feat. X-Cal)

7.) Because

8.) Hello Goodbye (feat. Devo)

9.) Maxwell’s Silver Hammer

10.) Mean Mr. Mustard

11.) Oh! Darling (feat. Stephanie Oliver)

12.) Being For The Benefit of Mr. Kite

13.) You Never Give Me Your Money

SO! since there is no way I could possibly count the most played from downloads, Which are your favorites?

P.S. We WILL be doing a show doing nothing but these songs! hopefully late June/Early July! BUT We need band members for this one time only gig. ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE! just send an email to (kawnar@gmail.com) if you are interested in gigging it up with us!

If you HAVENT heard this project yet, go to www.ahardweeksnight.com

Thanks Again guys!!

—Kawnar

You can nominate me for a ABSOLUTE BEST OF TULSA AWARD!

just go to the link below, and fill out the form (you dont have to leave your address if you dont want to, just put n/a)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NXPF_2frNQfx9S3zHdXyR4qw_3d_3d

advance to page 11, and the put "Kawnar" for


175. Best Male Vocalist
181. Best Rock/Pop
184. Best Hip Hop
191. Song of The Year (put "Kawnar - Emancipation")
192. Album of The Year (put P.D.A. & Kawnar - A Hard Weeks Night)
194. Artist of The Year
195. Band of The Year
197. Best Live Performance
200. Best Producer

if you go through and do all that, I will write you a long comment about how much i admire you! haha.. seriously, I will :)

THAAAAAAAANK YOUUUUUUU!! :D


--Kawnar

Hey guys!

if you haven't heard, Me & P.D.A. recently locked ourselves in the studio for 5 days recreating some of our favorite Beatles songs! We think the final product turned out amazing! and apparently A LOT of other people agree.. the amount of downloads/streams we had in the first day was REMARKABLE!! thank you guys soooo much!

If you havent heard the mixtape yet, you can do so by clicking the picture below :)





if you missed any of the episodes you can catch 1-5 here










if you would like to help, please spread this album/mixtape/collection of songs to ALL your friends.. you can do whatever you want with it! make copies, videos, use as a coaster.. whatever you want! :)

On a personal note, I recently moved due to crazy fans who realized where I lived from the videos we posted on making this mixtape. (not litterally) But I have a new studio.. and I felt like sharing pics!! let me know what you think!

after a long night of acoustically treating my new studio room in my house.. I decided to let you guys see some pics!

let me know what you think!

Pic 1 of 4 - http:../../..twitpic...com/326t5
Pic 2 of 4 - http:../../..twitpic...com/326u8 (peep the Jamiroquai poster :D)
Pic 3 of 4 - http:../../..twitpic...com/326vo
Pic 4 of 4 - http:../../..twitpic...com/326x5 (my guitar center recreatement)


im not completely finished.. but im pretty close.. a lot of songs will be made in this space for the next couple years! :)

Thanks guys..

So for the next couple of weeks I will be going on tour w/  Stars Go Dim
not as a performer, but kind of like a Guitar tech. I will be helping out and enjoying the open road. if you live in any of the following areas you should stop by and say hello and enjoy a great show. :)

........

.... Jan 30 2009 7:00P	The Door Dallas	Dallas, Texas
.... Jan 31 2009 7:00P	Club Smack	Dallas, Texas
.... Feb 1 2009 5:00P	Louder Younger Superbowl Party	Tahlequah, Oklahoma
.... Feb 3 2009 8:00P	UCO Jazz Lab	Edmond, Oklahoma
.... Feb 5 2009 8:00P	The Foundry	Joplin, Missouri
.... Feb 6 2009 10:00A	Great Day St. Louis Channel 4	Saint Louis, Missouri
.... Feb 6 2009 9:00P	Cicero’s	Saint Louis, Missouri
.... Feb 7 2009 7:00P	Sparrow’s	Springfield, Missouri
.... Feb 9 2009 7:00P	Albuquerque, NM	Albuquerque, New Mexico
.... Feb 10 2009 7:00P	The Refuge	Amarillo, Texas
.... Feb 11 2009 7:30P	Waxahachi, TX	Waxahachi, Texas
.... Feb 12 2009 9:00A	Good Morning Arkansas (ABC 7- KATV)	Little Rock, Arkansas
.... Feb 12 2009 8:00P	Vino’s	Little Rock, Arkansas
.... Feb 13 2009 7:30P	The Warehouse	East Ridge, Tennessee
.... Feb 14 2009 10:00P	Sidelines	Trumann, Arkansas

ALSO!!!!
we have just officially released X-Cal's Album "Already on Clearance" on
iTunes
Amazon
and soon to be Napster and a couple of other online stores.

his cd release went SOOO well, we nearly paid off what we owed on the album on the first night, which is AWESOME! it really is a great album. and is one of my favorite projects I have ever had a hand in (I produced the majority of it). So make sure you check it out, and if you like it show support and purchase it :)



ANDDDDDD!!!!

My BIRTHDAY is this saturday! (jan. 31st) I will be turning the big 20! haha.. it would mean the world to me if you guys could wish me a happy birthday via myspace on that day.. I will be away from all my friends in family this year as I will be in Dallas on tour. But hey if you live in Dallas, come to the show and wish me a happy birthday!

If you really love me, :P I would like anything that has to do with LOST or Harry Potter.. hells yes.. I really want a new Dharma Shirt! im sad I am going to miss a lot of the new episodes..  so please no one ruin it for me :(

the most eclectic Mixtape of all-time!

thats right people, Myself and super producer / artist / hair stylist named P.D.A. have put our heads together to make a mixtape. not just ANY mixtape. But one that samples "The Beatles" exclusivly.

As I am in the process of recording my new album "Making Sense of Nonsense" (due out fall of 09) I am realizing more and more that my sound has turned into this kind of beatles meets hip-hop sound... musically that is. but seeing that my album wont be out for some time I wanted to give you guys some music to make sure you dont forget who I am. (since I havent put out new music in nearly a year)


Me and P.D.A. will begin production next monday (1/12), and hopefully release it by late Feb/early March. it will feature many remakes and sampled Beatles songs with our very own twists. And we might call on a few friends for some guest features, who knows ;)

first off I want to thank everyone who showed up Friday! It was AMAZING! there were more people than I had even hoped for..

 

We packed out our venue, people from K-Hits, Channel 8, and Tulsa World were there. And those are just just the people I caught a glimpse of on stage, tons of bands showed up to show support! big thanks to Hiphopatamus, P.D.A., My Solstice, Wendy Nichol, Bait, and EVERYONE who came out.. All of you!

 

DFEST overall was a blast, I caught P.D.A, Stars Go Dim, Bait, My Solstice, and a couple other locals sets! ALL WERE AMAZING! and not to mention a couple of the headliners... (dissapointed in Paramore, they were boring) The Roots had the most amazing guitar solo i have ever seen.. that dude was seriously incredible! I dont think people even understand how hard that was to do....

 

anyways! THANKS TO EVERYONE!! we have hella shows coming up that im really excited about! including CAINS FREAKING BALLROOM!!! its always been a dream of mine to play it.. and now I am.. main stage baby!

 

letting everyone know I have a slew of new shirts! so come to a show and get some new threads :)

 

cant wait to see all the DFEST pictures people took.. make sure to send me them! :)

 

thanks again,

 

--Kawnar