Rock The Water on Spotify
Here is a new song I’ve been working on called ‘Rock The Water’.
I hope you quickly have your own connection to the song, but for me it is about the ultimate strength we have in our own mind. Our thoughts are our own & nobody can take that away from us. Oh, and there are a million ways to rock that boat 🙂
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk6jOoce8mE[/youtube]
Posted by Raito in Primary and tagged as raito, rock the boat, rock the water
I hate to admit this, but tonight was my very first Open Mic Night… ever!
Literally, just minutes ago I got back from Bellavista’s Wednesday Open Mic night, where I got a chance to perform Three Guitars, Super Woman & a new song I have been working on called Rock The Water. I have spent so much time this past year writing and thinking about the studio, I almost forgot how much of a rush it is to perform live. Such an amazing diverse group of local performers were present; blues, folk & pop just name a few genre’s… really cool!
When I was asked what my genre is I again stammered my usual answer, “I don’t know what I am!” Honestly, I don’t care what genre I will eventually be labeled with . I just write my music from deep down in that place only I can go.
Anyway! The night was a blast and as it came about on such short notice, sorry I wasn’t able to get an invite out to anyone.
Mucho thanks to Tim Butler for getting me on the docket early enough in the night that I won’t be bagged working tomorrow. Also a big thanks to Rick for pushing me to go & not actually being there 🙂
Until next time…
Posted by Raito in Gigs and tagged as bellavista, open mic, tim butler
So on February 3rd, 2011 I handed in my application for Level 1 funding at Manitoba Film & Music. (If you are a Manitoba artist and haven not checked out the various funding programs… you should! WARNING- It is a pretty intense application process!)
So what does this mean?
Well, if the two songs that I submitted along with a detailed application, marketing plan & two pounds of flesh are approved by a jury of music professionals, then I will receive funding assistance (up to 75%) to go back into the studio to record a few more songs. I’m going to make my 1st album happen, one way or another, but MFM will be a good resource to have on my side going forward regardless of their immediate decision. I am definitely itching to get back into Len Milne’s Bedside Studio…
Either way, wish me luck as jury decisions are made in about 2-3 weeks!!!
Also, have a few more updates coming soon! So stay tuned…
Posted by Raito in Studio and tagged as manitoba film & music, manitoba music, music funding
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