We've uploaded a new video (we're performing "Calling For Love" on the Main Stage at the 2009 OC Super Fair), and we've also put up a new song - "Beautiful Eyes" (from our Live In Studio A session on KDVS 90.3 FM) - let us know what you think.

Don't forget to check out the photos!

In the meanwhile, we'll be in the studio recording some new stuff for our upcoming album - we really hope you like the result. Stay tuned.

Melissa, Kelli, and Gabrielle

We just came back from a show on KDVS 90.3 FM (Live In Studio A),
and can say with the utmost confidence that the Analog sound is alive
and well at UC Davis. Thanks to an in-house audio wizard by the name
of Fenris Wulf, the "wall of sound" that you hear on The Beatles' album
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band, has been faithfully recreated
(in Hi-Fi Stereo) - complete with the quintessential reverb chambers
(ala Phil Spector).

If you've never heard the difference between digital vs analog reverb,
we highly recommend the experience! Peter Frampton even went so
far as to use a castle to get that "sound;" and it was a hallmark of the
sixties (up to the eighties).

So, if you're ever in the Davis, CA area, stop by 14 Lower Freeborn Hall,
and cut some tracks with the wizard at Studio A (www.kdvs.org).

KDVS 90.3 FM (www.myspace.com/kdvs)
Recording In Studio A (www.kdvs.org/studioa/)
Fenris Wulf (www.fenrisaudio.com)

These are the names of four very amazing artists we've ever heard.  And they were on one stage!  And, YES, we're fans.  Check them out!  Better yet - go see them perform live!

ALISSA MORENO    -  www.myspace.com/alissamoreno
MANDA MOSHER    -  www.myspace.com/myspacemanda
JOHN STOWERS     -  www.myspace.com/johnstowersmusic
SCOTT GOLDMAN   -  www.myspace.com/scottgoldmanmusic


Blessings
Melissa, Kelli, and Gabrielle
RAMEKEGA

RAMEKEGA had a fantastic time as guest artists of DJ extraordinaire, Dave Strauss - host of FLAT CAT RADIO.  We got to spend time talking about our music; and to let our fans know a bit about us.  You can listen in on the interview by clicking the link >>> RAMEKEGA on Flat Cat Radio!

Also, check out Flat Cat Radio's other amazing guests at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio

Hey, Hey!

    One of our upcoming shows is hosted by SongSmith Productions called The Venice SongFest, April 21st!!! We had attended a show in March, and it was a BLAST, so we're looking forward to having our performance there!
    So many talented aritsts were there playing REAL MUSIC (by real, we mean: understandable words pronunciated properly for the purpose of the song; Catchy, memorable lyrics and MELODY - definitely need that! Heart and soul, and sincerity; and, perhaps a little j'ne sais quois! LOL!) (*^_^*) From beginning to end, the show had nonstop entertainment and truly professional performances by some of LA's finest! The atmosphere is terrific too... every musician has a mutual respect for one another's gifts; and no one complained about the audio - 'cause the sound engineer was AWESOME!
    We're fortunate enough that our friends in SongSmith Productions are allowing us to help produce the Venice Songfest - but, in most cases... we're happy just helping out other talented artists that have taken the time to come out and give us what they've spent their life trying to share in their music!
    Anyway, whole point of this blog is that we'd like to invite YOU (the reader) to come out to any one of the Venice SongFest shows* to enjoy an evening of great music and entertainment! It's every 3rd Tuesday of every month, NO COVER! (just a suggested donation of $10); the show is from 7-10 pm, with the first hour being an open mike event and the last 2 hours is four different showcases. Bring friends and family and come with a hunger for good music - and food (cash only)!

The Talking Stick
1411 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291.
(310) 450-6052

We hope to see you all there!


* visit www.myspace.com/venicesongfest
 for more information on their upcoming shows!
   

Hi all!

We saw a picture online of the Imagine Peace Tower over in Reykjavik, Iceland - dedicated to John Lennon... beautiful sight! Read somewhere that the words "Imagine Peace" is carved out on the light pillar in 24 languages!!! (O_O)

So, had a thought... imagining Peace is great... but making Peace is different, 'cause its conditions are unwavering, and it mustn't be abused for personal gain.

Anyway, with the help of an unnamed source, here's our version of a Peace Tower (more like a column!!! ^_^ ) Enjoy reading it (or trying to, anyway - the pronunciation of most of them are doozies!)

Blessed are the Peacemakers - English
I madhëruar janë marrësit e Paqes - Albanian
طوبى لصانعي السلام - Arabic
Блажени са мир лидери - Bulgarian
Benaurats els encarregats de la Pau - Catalan
有福和平决策者 - Chinese
Blago Mirovnog makeri - Croatian
Blaze mírový tvůrců - Czech
Salig er den Fred beslutningstagere - Danish
Gezegend zijn de Vrede makers - Dutch
õnnistatud on rahu tegijad - Estonian
Pinagpala ang mga Peace gumagawa - Filipino
Siunattu ovat Rauha Päätöksenteko - Finnish
Heureux les artisans de paix - French
Benestar aventura os decisores Paz - Galician
Selig sind, die Frieden Entscheidungsträger - German
Ευλογημένος είναι οι ιθύνοντες την Ειρήνη - Greek
ברוכים הם השלום לקובעי - Hebrew
धन्य है शांति निर्माताओं हैं - Hindi
Boldogok a Béke döntéshozók - Hungarian
Diberkati adalah keputusan Perdamaian - Indonesian
Beati i costruttori di pace - Italian
平和を享受している - Japanese
축복 평화 업체입니다 - Korean
Nolādēts ir miera veidotājiem - Latvian
Błogosławieni taikos formuotojai - Lithuanian
BEATU huma dawk li jfasslu l-Paċi - Maltese
Salige er de Peace beslutningstakere - Norwegian/Polish
Bem-aventurados os decisores Paz - Portuguese
Binecuvântaţi sunt factorii de decizie de Pace - Romanian
Блаженны миротворцев - Russian
Благо Мировног макер - Serbian
Blaze mierový tvorcov - Slovak
Blagor mirovnega ustvarjalce - Slovenian
Bienaventurados los encargados de la Paz - Spanish
Saliga är Peace beslutsfattare - Swedish
มหาบริสุทธิ์เป็นศานติทำให้ - Thai
Kutsal Barış yapımcıları vardır - Turkish
Блаженні миротворців - Ukrainian
May mắn là Hòa Bình, thực - Vietnamese

We heard the sad news that the world has lost an outstanding citizen, and an amazing woman:  Estelle Bennett, has passed away.  She, along with sister Veronica (Ronnie) and cousin Nedra Talley, was part of the quintessential girl group known as The Ronettes. She will be sorely missed.

Amazing!  That's the only way we can describe the show at The Talking Stick in Venice, CA. on January 15, 2009.  On the bill were Martin Yarbrough (Earth, Wind, and Fire), Michael Kenzik, and Bruce Sanborn and His Band - along with Special Guest Leon Rubenhold (Wilson Pickett).  The event was taped live for a CD, and began with RAMEKEGA opening the show.  The atmosphere, the audience, the artists, and the music ... all added up to an amazing experience!  Now, THAT, is what we call FUN.