THE VILLAINS OUT TO TELL REAL LIFE STORIES ON ROCKING DEBUT

Atlanta, GA—Many bands today try and come up with a gimmick or crazy angle to sell their music and to make themselves apparent to the masses.  Atlanta rock band The Villains, however, has what might be classified as a novel approach, and that is simply to make great music—music that will remind you of a time when FM radio play helped break bands and arena tours helped to develop those acts.  You may have heard this all before, but you surely haven’t heard a band having as much fun making great music as The Villains in a long time.

“The Villains would have fit in well in the '70s. While opening track, "Let's Forget About it Tonight," rocks in a southern-fried, .38 Special kind of way, the rest of the CD settled into a sort of peaceful easy feeling. It's Jimmy Buffet in his more somber moments.”—Atlanta Music Guide

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"Hear God Speak"

Hear God Speak is a music video unlike any other.

Why?  Because it has a personal message within it from God.

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Because, if you don’t feel it has changed your life after watching

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Hank Williams - Contest

The Prize: 

REVEALED : Unreleased Recordings... a 3-CD box set
In addition to 50 tracks not heard since they originally aired, the collection includes extremely rare in-studio conversations with Williams, and each disc contains a complete show exactly as it was heard over fifty years ago.  Of particular importance is "Cold, Cold, Heart" captured on one of the program's earliest surviving shows, making it the first public performance ever of the song.

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Fairfax, VA (October 8, 2009) --- A new set of previously unreleased recordings that Hank Williams made for the Mother's Best radio show in 1951 will be issued as a 3-CD box set called Revealed: Unreleased Recordings on November 3rd via Time Life.  In addition to 50 tracks not heard since they originally aired, the collection includes extremely rare in-studio conversations with Williams, and each disc contains a complete show exactly as it was heard over fifty years ago.  Of particular importance is "Cold, Cold, Heart" captured on one of the program's earliest surviving shows, making it the first public performance ever of the song.

The recordings offer new and profound insight into William's life and music, revealing a personality that had never been previously seen or heard anywhere else. It showcases his humor as he jokes with his band and the emcee, his love of music as he talks unguardedly about his favorite songs, and captures him in his prime.  Newsweek magazine noted poignantly that upon first listening to the tapes of Williams' in-studio banter, it marked the first time his lost daughter Jett heard her father laugh.  "To me, this is even more exciting than the first set because you get to hear my daddy talk and you get a sense of him, not just as an entertainer, but as a person," says Jett Williams.  "That's why we called it REVEALED. The song selection is as strong as the first volume, but this time we've done three thematic CD's."

Revealed follows Unreleased Recordings, a 3-CD box set issued by Time Life last year to universal critical acclaim and strong sales.  The Los Angeles Times raved, "...remarkable...although many boxed sets are so filled with hits and misses that they deserve to be called little more than record industry "product," this set is so rich and revealing it deserves to be labeled 'historic.'"  Uncut gave the collection five stars, declaring, "...it's a supreme showcase for his many talents: the poetic simplicity of his songwriting, the vocal inflections that came to embody the language of country music itself...the hurt and soul that imbued everything he sang with an alarming rawness."  And the New York Times simply stated, "Truly one of the best records ever."

At the peak of his career in 1951, Hank Williams recorded 143 songs on radio shows sponsored by the Mother's Best flour company.  Hank sang with his regular road band and taped his hits as well as songs he never recorded anywhere else. It is a rare, informal glimpse into the heart and soul of country music's greatest star who passed away on New Year's Day 1953, at age 29.  The performances were recorded on acetate discs (meant to be played only once or twice) that were shelved in 1951 and gradually faded from common memory. In the 1970s the acetates were saved from the trash by a WSM employee and eventually given to Hank's daughter, Jett, who was born after Hank died and did not know he was her father until many years later. On behalf of the estate, Jett fought an eight-year battle to establish ownership, finally winning the right to release these recordings.  

Since his death in 1953, Williams has risen in popularity to become one of most iconic figures in all of American music.  Such classics as "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Jambalaya," "You Win Again," keep his legacy alive and these Mother's Best recordings have been eagerly awaited by fans around the world.  The 143 recordings will be released as installments over a three year period. When the Time Life series is complete it will increase the number of known Williams' recordings by fifty percent.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA - DUETS

Featuring Collaborations With Ben Harper, Randy Travis, Bonnie Raitt and More, Including Previously Unreleased Recordings with Lou Reed, John Hammond, and Toots Hibbert. On Saguaro Road RecordsFirst Single, "Perfect Peace," With Toots Hibbert

Fairfax, VA  --- As the Blind Boys of Alabama  head into their seventh decade of belting out impeccable harmonies it's only fitting for Duets, a special anthology featuring 14 unique collaborations, includes classics from other artists' Grammy-winning CDs plus four brand new tracks. Unlike some of their old-time gospel music brethren, the Blind Boys eagerly embrace the secular music world, bringing gospel music to mainstream audiences.  As a result the group has formed fast friendships with an impressive array of musicians...

... - venerable colleagues and youthful protégés alike - who span a wealth of genres.  Many artists have asked the Blind Boys to guest on their projects and their new release documents these rich, eclectic and cohesive interactions.  Duets ranges from rock to reggae, country to contemporary Christian, and blues to ballads, all unified by the Blind Boys' deep, soulful harmonizing.

Three previously unreleased songs, including recordings with Lou Reed, John Hammond and Toots Hibbert, are featured as well as a new song with Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles which will be simultaneously released on his forthcoming CD. Also included are a number of tracks that have long been out of print.  Of the ten previously-released tracks on Duets, seven have appeared on Grammy-nominated or Grammy-winning albums.

The first single off of Duets, "Perfect Peace,"  is now available on itunes and features Jamaican reggae legend Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals.  Said Toots, "I grew up musically in the church and it was great working with the Blind Boys and capturing the spiritual vibe I love."  The album also includes performances with Ben Harper, Randy Travis, Bonnie Raitt, Solomon Burke, Susan Tedeschi, Jars of Clay, Charlie Musselwhite, Dan Zanes, and a live track from the Blind Boys' Live In New Orleans  DVD with Marva Wright.  The diverse group of artists that make up Duets reflects the expansive appeal of the group as well as the sweeping reverence for their talent.

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by both the Grammys and The National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of recognition in a career that spans over 60 years and shows no signs of diminishing. Longevity and major awards aside, The Blind Boys have earned praise for their remarkable interpretations of 

everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by

acclaimed songwriters such as Curtis Mayfield, Prince and Tom Waits. Their performances have been experienced by millions on "The Tonight Show," "Late Night with David Letterman," the Grammy® Awards telecast, "60 Minutes," and on their own holiday PBS Special. The Blind Boys' live shows are roof- raising musical events that appeal to audiences of all cultures, as evidenced by an international itinerary that has taken them to almost every continent.  In 2007, they released the Grammy winning album, Down in New Orleans, their first for Saguaro Road Records, which was followed in 2008 by a companion DVD, Live in New Orleans.

ELEVENTH ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

THE WORLD'S LARGEST COLLECTION OF
 NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC 

A DECADE OF DEDICATION
Over 1500 Artists Nominated - Over 300 Artists Awarded Since 1998
The Music Industry's Largest Organization for Native American Music Initiatives & Expressions Being Heard Around The World

ELEVENTH ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS AT THE SENECA NIAGARA HOTEL & CASINO IN NIAGARA FALLS, NY
OCTOBER 3rd 2009

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Mobile Music $'s To Hit $5.5B By 2013, But Ad-Supported Could See Shortfalls

Despite the global recession, revenues from streamed mobile music services and full-track downloads are expected to exhibit strong growth over the next 5 years, according to a new report from Juniper Research. Combined revenues from these services are expected to more than double from $2.5 billion in 2009 to nearly $5.5 billion in 2013.

The report, however, found that those music services launched using an ad-funded model face a potential shortfall of as much as 50% to reductions in ad budgets. "...we’re now seeing a surge in the adoption of more sophisticated offerings. Recent positive developments, such as Apple announcing that iPhone customers can use the 3G network to download full-tracks, will offer a further stimulus to growth...."

Full Story Here...Mobile Music $'s To Hit $5.5B

Azoff On Ticketing, Live Nation & The State Of Record Business

"....According to Azoff, the declines in the CD sales have been particularly alarming, most notably in regards to back catalog sales. "Recorded music, which used to be the biggest revenue source, is down to less than 6% [of total revenue for major artists]." Recorded music, Azoff noted, has become more of a marketing tool for live touring than a the primary product...."

"...Azoff also talked about the changing dynamic of the music industry, describing it as a "demonetization" of the business. Azoff, also a manager for acts such as The Eagles and Christine Aguilera, described artists walking into his office, "who used to make $300,000 to $500,000 a year in royalties [via recorded music]. And now that’s diminished to less than $50,000" .....

Full video Interview here... Ticketmaster Entertainment CEO Irving Azoff

From NY – The Independent Music Awards Presents

3 IMA artists, Richard Julian,
Amy Speace and Kristy Kruger who will share their stories and songs on stage at Symphony Space, home of the popular NPR/Public Radio International series, Selected Shorts.

The evening will be hosted by the legendary Anthony DeCurtis
(Rolling Stone) and streamed live on UStream.tv and on other Internet sites for millions of online viewers.

A pre-show party and networking event sponsored by X-Rated Fusion Liqueur will be held at the adjacent unWINEd Café; and a goody bag packed with swag – including promo CDs from labels that have submitted to the newest IMA category – Indie Label Promo CD Compilations – will be distributed to industry, press and music fans.

Of course you’re all invited – learn how to get your VIP tickets here

32nd Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival

From its humble beginnings in a small meeting room of a Dallas hotel in 1978, to 140,000 square feet of display space at Dallas Market Hall today, the Dallas International Music Festival celebrates 30 years of bringing musicians, guitar makers, collectors, celebrities and music enthusiasts together.

Today there are more than 2,000 guitar shows and festivals staged around the world, but the guitar show phenomenon actually began in Texas with the vision of Dallas guitar shop owner Charley Wirz.

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REBECCA PIDGEON RELEASES NEW CD BEHIND THE VELVET CURTAIN

House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA   Showtime 8pm - Songs From New CD Included In new David Mamet Movie 'Redbelt'

(Los Angeles, CA) Singer/songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon will open for singer Aimee Mann on June 6th at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA. The
evening will consist of a special acoustic-styled set with regular players, gutarist Willie Aaron (Peter Himmelman)
and drummer Debra Dobkin (Shawn
Colvin) For Pidgeon, whose new album Behind The Velvet Curtain pulls
back the screen on her alluring vocal style and absorbing songwriting
talent, such a coveted live showcase couldn't come at a better time.
Drawing raves for her fifth studio album, produced by 2008 Grammy
winner
Larry Klein (Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters), the provocative
artist is beginning to be recognized for her music in the same glowing
terms
as she is for her much lauded acting career, (she appears in many of
writer/director David Mamet's film, including Redbelt, and acclaimed roles in
Heist, The Winslow Boy, and others)

An essential contributor to the authentic motifs that round out
Redbelt's enigmatic sound, Rebecca shines on every track on the new CD,
deftly
weaving between styles. There's the intrigue of "Long Island Poem," a song crafted from a strained dinner encounter; the Bossa Nova
slink of
"Dawn," which she boldly reprises in fluent Portuguese at the end of
the album, (titled "Manha)," thanks to a translation by singer Luciana Souza,
who
also appears with Rebecca on the Brazilian-tinged duet "When You Were
Mine." In between, the singer/actress trades on the softer currents of
a voice
that manages to sound as confident as it is caressing, including a
wistful cover of the Beach Boys classic "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and two
songs
co-written by playwright/film director (and Rebecca's husband) David
Mamet.

After releasing an impressive string of albums in the mid-90s,
including the acclaimed New York Girls' Club and Four Marys, Rebecca
and Klein
connected in 2002 to begin the rough sketches for Tough On Crime, which
was also produced by Larry Klein and released in 2005.

Most recently, another song penned by Pidgeon and Mamet, "Army Brat,"
has been embraced by several military spouse bloggers. A homemade
video
for the song, shot in Rebecca's backyard and shot by Mamet, was
featured on the online milspouse destination militarywives.com and armywives.com.

EDWIN MCCAIN RECORDS - AN ALBUM OF SOUL-PLEASING CLASSICS

EDWIN MCCAIN RECORDS - AN ALBUM OF SOUL-PLEASING CLASSICS

Nobody's Fault But Mine
In Stores June 24
On New
Saguaro Road Records

Fairfax, VA --- In the midst of a career filled with self-penned hits and time tested songs, singer/songwriter Edwin McCain recently took a rare break to record an album of vintage R&B and classic southern soul songs. Nobody's Fault But Mine is due out June 24th on Saguaro Road Records. Saguaro Road is a new label launched by Direct Holdings Americas Inc. Direct Holdings also markets and sells audio and video entertainment products under the Time Life trademark, which it uses under license from Time Warner Inc.Direct Holdings Executive Vice President Mike Jason said, "Saguaro Road is dedicated to presenting newly recorded American roots music and when we heard Edwin's song choices, we knew we had both the right artist and the right creative fit."

In what he calls an opportunity of a lifetime, Edwin reveled in the experience of recording songs originated by someone other than himself. "For me it was an absolute blast, completely liberating to be playing, singing and interpreting other peoples' songs just purely for the joy of doing it," McCain explains. "It was amazing to return to that era and mindset and to really understand the beauty and absolute brilliance of the music."

All the songs were handpicked for the album, with McCain listening to hundreds of tracks before selecting ones that he was especially drawn to. "I wanted people to listen to this album in their car, and no matter what they're driving, feel like they're in a 1966 Cadillac convertible heading down a two lane road between Greenville and Augusta with the AM radio on, the top down and the wind blowing through their hair."

Nobody's Fault But Mine was recorded in the spirit of a live album, an homage to the way the songs were originally performed with little studio overdubbing, retakes and other technological patchwork. "We just kind of kept in that sprit of 'let's do it live,'" explains Edwin, "to make it vibrant, just like a live record, not go back and fix stuff and overthink it - it actually adds to the charm."

Edwin McCain remains one of the most prolific touring artists in the US and is also known for his hits "I'll Be," "I Could Not Ask For More," "Solitude" and "Hearts Fall."

About Direct Holdings:

Time Life and the Time Life logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies, used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc. Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Direct Holdings Americas Inc.'s history began in 1961 as a direct marketing division of Time Incorporated specializing in music and books. The business has been operated as a separate company since the mid-1970s when it relocated to Virginia, and has since grown to become one of the world's largest direct marketers of audio and video products throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Company has set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques and building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The Company now also sells its products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. The Company was sold in 2003 to private investors. Saguaro Road Records is a trademark of Direct Holdings Americas Inc.

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NEW CD FROM THE REDS

“Fugitives From The Laughing House,” is The Reds brand new CD, featuring founding members, Rick Shaffer and Bruce Cohen. “Fugitives From The Laughing House” is a neo sixties / post punk world of buzzing drones, three dimensional sounds, stinging guitars, raw emotion……a soundscape that hits the listeners consciousness……while lyrically taking on deep matters of the soul.

The Reds have not strayed from their roots on this album. The passion, aggressive drive and angular electronic textures in previous albums and film work, best represented in “The Reds” (A&M), “Shake Appeal” (Sire/WB), and “Cry Tomorrow” (Tarock), along with their work for director, Michael Mann, in the film Manhunter.

“Fugitives From The Laughing House” contains the propelling, ringing and slashing guitars of Rick Shaffer, along with the spatial, crazed keyboards of Bruce Cohen, with the added Dub style deep bass and relentless drum groove, combined with Shaffer’s vocals….. to create a sound like death on a holiday.

Written and produced by The Reds, the ride starts from the street fighting Wild and Little Cisco, through the hypnotic stroll of Ringing The Bell and Dum Dum Dice……and does not let up until the end with the grinding Dub laced Gunn’s Suicide . . . . and slow death burn of Can’t Bring You Back Again, that feels like a dying man’s last breath.

“Fugitives From The Laughing House” is a straight forward raw nerve reflection of life in America today. These guys would not be out of place on a smoky midnight bill in the 60’s with The Doors and The Velvet Underground......or in 2007 at Bonnarroo……they have a timeless sound.

Riders In The Sky Join Society for American Music

Riders In The Sky, one of the strongest remaining proponents of cowboy music, will receive an honorary membership in the Society for American Music in San Antonio when they perform with the San Antonio Symphony Feb. 29. The Society for American Music was established in 1975 to honor the history....

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Southern Buffet & Live Music

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Every Sunday from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Featuring
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Cafe Latino can proudly ....

If there's some unspoken rule about radio hosts playing their own music, local composer and singer Amanda Martinez should feel free to break it. The popular voice of JAZZ.FM91's Café Latino can proudly drop the needle on her own sultry record, Sola, which scorches with hot Cuban rhythms and bossa-tinged jazzy numbers like Guajira Sola and Diciembre.

Kevin Laliberte does some nice flamenco guitar work on the traditional composition La Llorona, where Martinez's voice writhes with the affecting pain of a mourning mother. Even anglo unilinguals will dig the sensual words mostly sung in Spanish (and Portuguese), because anything this soulfully delivered supersedes language barriers.

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Si una voz aterciopelada ilumina las letras de una vieja canción, un torrente de palabras originales nos conmueve con su sensatez y esa voz y letras nos transportan a nuestras raíces llenándonos de nostalgia y alegría, al fin sabemos que lo que escuchamos es música que cumple con su propósito. Amanda Martínez, intérprete y compositora canadiense de origen mexicano y sudafricano nos lleva a esa exacta dimensión sensorial con su primer disco, "Sola".
El nombre del CD surge entre-sueños para Martínez y se convierte en un nítido reflejo de su personalidad e ideas. Según la cantante, "Sola" es una oda a la independencia que experimentó al tomar por las riendas la creación de su disco independiente y también proyecta el contenido predominante de la obra: canciones de añoranza tanto amorosa como personal. "Además," dice Martínez, "la soledad no es un estado precisamente negativo."
"Sola" cuenta con diez temas, ocho en español, uno en portugués y otro en inglés que cubren un amplio espectro musical. El tono apasionado de la intérprete nos pasea por un sinfín de sentimientos entre sonidos de guitarras, violines y percusión que juntos componen canciones que suenan a jazz latino, bossa nova y folklore pampeño y andino.
Cinco de las canciones son originales, compuestas por Martínez. "Cántame" se destaca por la perfecta combinación de la voz de Amanda y los armoniosos acordes de la guitarra española. "Guajira Sola" explora la música de un país que frecuentemente recibe a la cantante y cuya cultura la apasiona: Cuba. Es demasiado fácil imaginarse a uno mismo, mientras escucha el tema, caminando por las calles de La Habana en una fresca noche de verano. "Mírame... no soy la misma ilusión. Escúchame, canto una nueva canción. Acércate, para sentir tus labios. Dígame, seguirás tu traición," canta al ritmo de las trompetas. A pesar de evocar el desengaño amoroso, la letra de "Guajira Sola" parece mostrar un nuevo comienzo en la vida profesional de la cantante quien solo pudo empezar a dedicarse a la música cinco años atrás, cuando decidió dejar de lado el mundo de los negocios.
Martínez compuso "Diciembre" en la época de Navidad, realidad que se percibe inmediatamente al escucharla. Empaquetada en una combinación de jazz latino y bossa nova, nos trae el frío invierno del norte y la nostalgia de un amor que no se puede olvidar. "Dragón" es un homenaje a sus raíces ya que la canción fusiona el inglés y el español en una metáfora personal con la cual Martínez nos permite llegar a nuestras propias conclusiones. Sin embargo, indudablemente, el tema inédito que por su música y palabras honestas tiene el mayor potencial de mover a una audiencia, es "Volar". "Quiero volar... quiero cantar... la única manera a mi libertad...", entona en su voz firme pero emotiva entre guitarras, "... pa' decirte que ya tengo la fuerza de seguir, tu aventura y tus riesgos, tu pasión por vivir." Claramente biográfica, "Volar" fue compuesta para su padre. "A él le costaba apoyarme cuando comencé a cantar y en esta canción intenté hacerle entender que estaba pronta para el reto," explica Martínez. De la misma forma en que su padre un día llegó a Canadá desde México en una bicicleta, Amanda sabía que le había llegado la hora de enfrentar su propio destino. Con un estribillo pegadizo, "Volar" se convierte en un perfecto exponente del estilo de la cantante.
Los otros cinco temas son temas "prestados" que Martínez seleccionó de una vida de horas junto a los discos de su padre. Entre los temas folklóricos esta "Gracias a la vida" de la chilena Violeta Parra que adquiere un sabor único cuando Amanda agudiza su voz para resaltar su sentimiento. En "La llorona", una canción popular oaxaqueña, las cuerdas del violín y la guitarra desprenden la imagen del trote de un caballo. También en el mundo del folklore elige a "Alfonsina y el Mar", una canción interpretada por una de sus ídolas musicales: "La Negra" adorada de San Miguel de Tucumán, Mercedes Sosa.

Con una infusión de jazz latino y candombe, Martínez la hace suya.
La canción en portugués es "Maña de Carnaval" en donde ella plasma su voz en pura bossa nova, un genero que le queda de maravillas. "Look to the Rainbow", en inglés, emana de la película "Finian's Rainbow" (1968) de Francis Ford Copola y proporciona un adecuado final al disco al sugerir que miremos al futuro y sigamos nuestros sueños—exactamente la actitud que Martínez adquiere en su vida profesional habiéndole permitido desafiar adversidades y llegar a destacarse en su genero musical.
"Sola" contó con la colaboración de Evaristo Machado, Kevin Laliberte (guitarra), Julio César Jiménez (piano), Rosendo "Chendy" León (percusión), Osvaldo Rodríguez (violín), George Koller (bajo/productor) y tres invitados: Alex Brown (trompeta), Rudy Bolaños (bajo) y Sheila Gruner (violín).
La producción fue lanzada el 22 de Junio en el Drake Hotel y estará a la venta en Sam the Record Man, Soundscapes y L'Atelier Grigorian a partir de la misma fecha.

Por: Carolina Rzeznikiewiz

Cold Warning Songs

Cold Warning songs that have appeared on network television:

Cold Desert Plain has appeared on :

Conspiracy Files-JFK Assassination (Discovery Channel), 

99 Most Bizarre: Episode: 101 (Fox Network)
Meth: Kiss Of Death (Discovery Channel)
Even Scarier Movie Moments Part 2 (Bravo)
Beyond The Da Vinci Code (The History Channel)
The Critical Hour - Episodes 4, 6, 7, 8 (Discovery Health)

Full Force Nature: Episodes 102 & 112 (Weather Channel)
America's Scariest Halloween Attractions (Travel Channel)
Driven: Paula Abdul (VH1)
Beyond The Da Vinci Code (The History Channel)
Your Movie Show (MTV)
The Secret Life Of Vampires (A&E Network)
Biography of the Year: 2003 (A&E Network)
The Critical Hour – Episodes 3, 8, 11 (Discovery Health)

Dweezil & Lisa – Atlanta (Food Network)
America's Scariest Halloween Attractions (Travel Channel)
The Secret Life Of Vampires (A&E Network)

Ghosts has appeared on :

Beyond The Da Vinci Code (The History Channel)
2006 FIFA World Cup Official Guide (Various Channels)

Behind the Mirror has appeared on :

Greatest History's Mysteries (Out Of This World) (The History Channel)


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