10. Baritone with a low A—Elephants with a big A.

9. Hyenas that laugh—Harley dudes who don’t take a bath.

8. Owls that Hoot—Yuppies that toot.

7. DG hitting the drum on the one—Monkeys who bop each other with coconuts for fun.

6. Lions that roar—Ex Girlfriends dressed like…

5. Ducks that Quack—Teamsters that attack.

4. Birds that chirp—Beer drinkers who burp.

3. Snakes that hiss—Everybody trying to get on the guest list.

2. Wolves that howl…Divorced husbands on the prowl.

1. Buffaloes that roam, posers on the cell phone.

East Bay Soul

East Bay Soul has a new Kickstarter project.  The goal this time is to raise money to create a video for promotional purposes.  Here is a bit about the video from Greg:

Hi Everyone,

I’m Greg Adams. In 2008, I had an idea to create an ensemble project called East Bay Soul, initially assembled with live dates in mind. It’s A Big Band… and what followed was the self-identifying East Bay Soul CD that created the tool for booking shows. With a great team, everyone involved invested their creativity and services with just one expectation… we were building something for the future. As the project evolved, and with the perfect mix of musicians and chemistry we made East Bay Soul 2.0!  Made possible from the fan base who last year pledged to Join East Bay Soul 2.0.  

East Bay Soul is relatively new and WITHOUT a booking agent. I know SEEING IS BELIEVING… Music is not only what you hear, but also what you see.  The Plan… To make the first BIG video to promote East Bay Soul 2.0 to let festival promoters and talent buyers know what this band is all about…it is all about performing live. YES, WE LOVE TO PERFORM LIVE!  It’s those moments on stage when you connect with your audience that makes your whole day. The rest of your time is just waiting to get there!

If this idea works for ME, it will hopefully also work for other artists who want to stay independent, and simultaneously give time, energy and thanks back to the people who’ve supported them.

Please continue to read the East Bay Soul Story to see what we have planned. You are making me and East Bay Soul Possible!

For more go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2065985585/greg-adams-and-east-bay-soul-the-tour-new-video-an

Catch Greg this week on the David Letterman show as well….

For more on East Bay Soul go to www.eastbaysoul.com

10. Riding shotgun in webmaster Philly Brians El Dorado listening to an 8 tract.

9. Started a fist fight with Dallas fans in the parking lot at the Oakland Coliseum.

8. Visit your 44 year old East Bay kids and shot to the curb baby Mamas.

7. Realize that What is Hip may mean a replacement.

6. If you were 44 when the band started, someone is reading this to you.

5. Shaking Rick Stevens hand.

4. Remembering you went to High School with band members but forgot what High
School.

3. While in the restroom it occurred to you that So Very Hard to go could mean something gastric.

2. Realize if they could be still on the road, I can stand the Funk up and boogelate your darn self.

1. Join in a Civil Suit against Warner Brothers, for not giving TOP their due.

Roger Smith 360

Our friend Roger Smith (of Tower Of Power) has a new CD coming out titled “Roger Smith 360”, and it will soon be available at all the major locations. For now the CD can be pre-ordered at itunes.

About “Roger Smith 360″:

Roger Smith’s long awaited ‘best of ‘ album takes a look back over the past ten-plus years and 7 albums. Featuring the talents of DAVE KOZ and Motown legends THE TEMPTATIONS, not to mention the inimitable horns from TOWER OF POWER, Roger Smith – 360 spans from funky #1 hit “Off The Hook” to the rich jazz ballad “Rachael’s Dream”, to the upbeat and energetic Brazilian party of “Fiesta” and finishes with a soul-stirring gospel anthem “Put Your Faith In Me”, penned by Ben Sidran and Ricky Peterson.

For more on Roger go to www.rogersmith.net

In case some of you may have missed there is a great video of Roger Playing with the Dave Matthews band this past July check it out below: