If you haven't heard them & you're a music lover, check em' out.  They're all unique and amazing in their own ways.

Meiko - www.myspace.com/meiko 
check out: how lucky we are, boys with girlfriends

Trevor Hall - www.myspace.com/trevorhall & www.trevorhallmusic.com
check out: other ways, 31 flavors, the lime tree

Josh Rouse - www.myspace.com/joshrouse & www.joshrouse.com
check out: quiet town, looks like love, el otro lado

Brian Bonz - www.myspace.com/brianbonz & www.brianbonz.com
check out: dee the dinosaur, sex parade, judy & the alpha queen

courtesy of the mucho talented Shannon Gill, there are some great new pics from the past two shows up in my photos area.

JB

I absolutely loved the movie & was really touched by her speech.  For me, as an indie artist, I can only fathom how amazing it would be to see your dream reach it's fruition, here's what she said:

"Hi everyone. I just want to thank you so much. This is such a big deal, not only for us, but for all other independent musicians and artists that spend most of their time struggling, and this, the fact that we're standing here tonight, the fact that we're able to hold this, it's just to prove no matter how far out your dreams are, it's possible. And, you know, fair play to those who dare to dream and don't give up. And this song was written from a perspective of hope, and hope at the end of the day connects us all, no matter how different we are. And so thank you so much, who helped us along the way. Thank you."

..so here's to possibility

A nice face-lift to the official site, courtesy of the extremely dedicated & talented jOe Soko check it:

www.JoeBeleznay.com

- JB

that thing you do when you read about someone of prominent media stature, passing away in a tragic fashion? 

You go through the steps: how, when, where, why?  No matter who they are, you imagine the day before & wondered if you, or someone passing them on the street, could have told them to do things differently tommorrow.  You google their name over & over, searching for more details on what happened & each link gives you about 5% more than the last.  There's something that makes you seek out everyone you know to tell them, to see their reaction.  You look at their pictures like an old friend would, even though you never knew them at all. 

All the sudden you feel closer to everyone, the world shrinks for a few mins, and it doesn't feel as crowded, it feels ok.

what is it about those moments, that make a sad song, sadder...

For the other 90% of the music listening population, the new cd is now available on iTunes.  You can click the banner on my profile page or follow this link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=272037254&s=143441

Download it, gift it, review it, eat it, just do it!

JB

We are sending out free review/promo copies of the new album to help get the JB word out.  Please let us know if there are any online music sites, radio stations, newspapers, magazines, etc. that would like a copy. 

If you would like to help book any shows in your local area, please feel free to contact us also for promo material.

Fwd any information to: Joe@JoeBeleznay.com or send us a myspace message.

Thanks!

There is a really nice write-up of the new album on:

http://tryjm.blogspot.com/2008/01/joe-beleznays-never-change.html

Great site & really humbling review!
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

- JB

In only 4 days time, the new album is already a top seller in the "pop" section at digstation.com:

go here: http://www.digstation.com/genre.aspx?genre=pop

and then go to the "top sellers" link, above

This is very cool, considering there are thousands of indie artists on there that have much simpler last names than I do.  Thanks to everyone that has downloaded & I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

JB