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The Bloom Blog » Conversations With Indie http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog A colorful palette/eclectic mix of lifestyle content with a focus on urban culture in an entertaining fashion. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:40:16 +0000 English hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 How I made an Indie CD in Six Months http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/08/14/indie-cd-months/ http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/08/14/indie-cd-months/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:35:29 +0000 thebloomeffect http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/?p=3929 Artists listen close– this is another installment #12 to be exact of ‘Conversations with Indie’. Brainchild of Maya Azucena and produced by This Is Real Music and of course powered by The Bloom Blog.

This webisode -talking to Christian Van Halen – guitarist, songwriter, producer about how he made and released a CD in 6 months!

Listen closely!

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]]> http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/08/14/indie-cd-months/feed/ 0 Sizzlin August -BBQ’s and Parties! http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/08/05/sizzlin-august-bbqs-parties/ http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/08/05/sizzlin-august-bbqs-parties/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:00:40 +0000 thebloomeffect http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/?p=3837 So we finally are getting a real taste of Summer…I guess I shouldn’t complain that most of July stayed in 60′s/70′s and I suppose I shouldn’t complain there’s a nice August breeze somewhere:)

Nothing like a BBQ in August and nothing like great company, wonderful vibes and beautiful music!

3 Bloom Effect tasty treats for you this week!

Tomorrow night- August 6th……Thursday…Miz Metro at Joe’s Pub….Early show– so 7PM it is….They start on time so no showing up at 7:40PM!

Also on the bill is Mayaan Castel from Boston. She has a nice Reggae vibe to her and is a complimentary fit with Miz Metro.

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Then we’re off for 9PM to Bless Roxwell’s ‘She’s So Fresh’ Showcase as seen on Friday’s here…Karma Lounge which is literally down the street- so perfect logistically and timed right after Miz Metro’s/Mayaan’s show…

On ‘She’s So Fresh’ is Lin Que who I absolutely can’t wait to see…It’s been years!

Controversy, Eyeris, Tiye Phoenix and Bless Roxwell performing too.

Hosted by the lovely Caitlin Meissner and on the decks Juice E

‘Put Your Dreams First’ books will be on hand and signed by Thembisa Mshaka.

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Lastly– a fabulous BBQ…

Live At The Jazz BBQ- I came up with this fresh concept of flipping Jazz with other elements of Urban culture- Hip Hop, R&B/Soul, Electronic and Rare Grooves….Featuring an artist’s new release each time and having DJ’s mash up in between the listening session….The artist is also on hand for photo opps, CD signings and meeting folks…

The beauty of these BBQ’s=– low key, great vibes, great music, great energy and most importantly- Slammin BBQ

In fact- the first one we did last month- the consensus was ‘some of the best BBQ we’ve had’.

Also- the spot in Bed Stuy is becoming one of my fave hangs…Great art, fresh fruit drinks, cakes/food and a beautiful garden…Grilling in the garden– BBQ gourmet style and drink specials

520 Dekalb Ave at Bedford.

SUCRE

FREE

Bring your family!

2PM-6:30PM

Saturday, August 8th- We’ll be featuring the lovely sounds of Primordial Jazz Funktet featuring Maya Azucena.

On the decks- DJ Domewrecka and DJ Misbehaviour

Shouts to Jen Mazer for the flyer hook up!!!

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and speaking of BBQ’s– my friends at LAB 24/7 also in Bed Stuy have a Jamaican BBQ on Sunday!!!

1PM-6PM and $5.00 plates and $4.00 drink specials- 247 Stuyvesant Ave at Putnam Ave-

]]> http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/08/05/sizzlin-august-bbqs-parties/feed/ 1 I’m not Major will you still feature me! http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/07/28/major-feature/ http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/07/28/major-feature/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:30:33 +0000 thebloomeffect http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/?p=3688 Here’s the next installment of Maya Azucena’s ‘Conversations with Indie’ as seen here and produced by This Is Real Music.

Maya sits down with the publisher of Beyond Race Magazine’s David Terra.   Listen to what he has to say– Artists take notes!

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]]> http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/07/28/major-feature/feed/ 0 Conversations with Indie-To Be Or Not To Be Alternative http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/07/02/conversations-indieto-alternative/ http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/07/02/conversations-indieto-alternative/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:13:46 +0000 thebloomeffect http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/?p=3286 This week’s webisode on Maya Azucena’s ‘Conversations With Indie’ features Bold As Love’s Rob Fields talking about Black Rock, blogging, brands and alternative subject matter in general!

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Brought to you by Thisisrealmusic and powered by The Bloom Effect.

]]> http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/07/02/conversations-indieto-alternative/feed/ 0 Find me an Independent Label and Distro please http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/06/19/find-independent-label-distro/ http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/2009/06/19/find-independent-label-distro/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:35:17 +0000 thebloomeffect http://www.thebloomeffect.com/blog/?p=3165 Next up-  another installment of ‘Conversations with Indie’ with Maya Azucena.  Maya has real conversations with friends/people she respects in the industry to talk about very real issues that artists and independent companies are faced with daily and how to build and partner more effectively in their strategies!

This webisode deals with Independent Labels and Distribution featuring George Little John from Purpose Records.

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These segments are produced by ThisisRealMusic and sponsored by The Bloom Effect

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