johnmargolis.com News
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 3:10 AM EDT
Margolis Goes Myspace!
Stop by for a visit to hear a song in French...
Le Meme Offrande
Simple, powerful story.
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 2:38 AM EDT
NEW CD Cover Release!
Thanks For Your Patience...
The *NEW * Christine's Refrigerator Release
It's Finally Here and Available Now!
Please Visit Link to CD Baby To Purchase:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnmargolis
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 6:44 PM EDT
Here Comes Summer!!
Hot Diggity!!
Summer is upon us... and John is Heatin' things up!
John has been working hard on various projects, including the artwork for his new CD cover!! The new issue release will be available soon!!SWELL!
Stay tuned for a sneek peak!!
Thursday, January 19th, 2006 8:26 AM EST
Off To The Boardroom!
Brilliant News!!
John was elected as one of the Local New York Delegates
AND as a National Board Member of AFTRA!!
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)
is a national labor union representing over 70,000 performers, journalists
and other artists working in the entertainment and news media.
AFTRA's scope of representation covers broadcast, public and cable television (news, sports and weather; drama and comedy, soaps, talk and variety shows, documentaries, children's programming, reality and game shows); radio (news, commercials, hosted programs); sound recordings (CDs, singles, Broadway cast albums, audio books); "non-broadcast" and industrial material
as well as Internet and digital programming.
www.AFTRA.org
Please visit AFTRA's web site link to learn more about this amazing organization
and their efforts on behalf of artists from coast to coast!
Friday, November 18th, 2005 9:45 PM EST
Welcome Home!
John's back in NYC after his Fall Tour in Europe with Bagdad Cafe and CD Promotions in Paris 
www.CD Baby.com ~ Christine's Refrigerator Have a Wonderful & Peace Filled Holiday Season!
Have a Wonderful & Peace Filled Holiday Season!
Saturday, October 29th, 2005 12:03 AM EDT
The Creativity Just Keeps Coming...
PLANS are in the Works for Music Video's featuring songs from Christine's Refrigerator
John is Honored to be working on the project with the brilliant Filmmaker Percy Adlon ~ Writer and Director of Bagdad Cafe!
Please visit Percy's web site link to learn more about his incredible projects... past, present & future
Stay Tuned... For More Music Video Updates
Tuesday, October 25th, 2005 6:47 PM EDT
John Hits The Ground Running!
Just days after the fall tour of the Bagdad Cafe was complete,
John is now in Paris to promote Christine's Refrigerator!!
Spreading the Music & the Magic... Internationally!!Splendid!
Envoi Vous Bonne Energie!!
Tuesday, October 18th, 2005 12:30 AM EDT
Can It Get Any Better Than This??3 Additional Shows Added to the Line-up in Lyon!!
BRAVO... Bagdad Cafe Cast & Crew!!
3 Additional Shows Added to the Line-up in Lyon!!
BRAVO... Bagdad Cafe Cast & Crew!!
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-20-2005 - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-21-2005 - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-22-2005 - 8:30pm
Our Favorite Cast Member!
Wednesday, October 5th, 2005 1:21 PM EDT
More Photo's From The Road!
John is enjoying a wonderful tour in Europe with the Bagdad Cafe!
Friday, September 30th, 2005 11:36 PM EDT
Have a Look at the NEW Promo Poster!
Extra ~ Extra Read All About It...
European Tour of Bagdad Cafe Is getting RAVE reviews!!
Here's What the Press Has To Say....
(Our German Translations are not the best, but you get the idea!)"Bagdad cafe became an error free piece of concert halls. Versatile stage action and close scene guidance provide for complete Entertainment.
Hamburg evening papers."
"...in the long run the production creates a similar feat as at that time the film, small work, concentrated, no little ueberkandidelt. A family celebration, to a certain extent, the family is rather brilliantly occupied only. And it radiates a tidy portion of warmth...The world." Stefan Hentz
"Bagdad cafe" is a small masterpiece of the German-American
director Percy Adlon, that started now its cult film "Out OF rose home" as musical. Affectionately knitted history, filled with interhuman relations."
Hans M. Koch
European Tour of Bagdad Cafe Is getting RAVE reviews!!
Here's What the Press Has To Say....
(Our German Translations are not the best, but you get the idea!)"Bagdad cafe became an error free piece of concert halls. Versatile stage action and close scene guidance provide for complete Entertainment.
Hamburg evening papers."
"...in the long run the production creates a similar feat as at that time the film, small work, concentrated, no little ueberkandidelt. A family celebration, to a certain extent, the family is rather brilliantly occupied only. And it radiates a tidy portion of warmth...The world." Stefan Hentz
"Bagdad cafe" is a small masterpiece of the German-American
director Percy Adlon, that started now its cult film "Out OF rose home" as musical. Affectionately knitted history, filled with interhuman relations."
Hans M. Koch
Hamburg evening papers."
"...in the long run the production creates a similar feat as at that time the film, small work, concentrated, no little ueberkandidelt. A family celebration, to a certain extent, the family is rather brilliantly occupied only. And it radiates a tidy portion of warmth...The world." Stefan Hentz
"Bagdad cafe" is a small masterpiece of the German-American
director Percy Adlon, that started now its cult film "Out OF rose home" as musical. Affectionately knitted history, filled with interhuman relations."
Hans M. Koch
Saturday, September 17th, 2005 11:54 PM EDT
A Call For Help...
Goes Out For Our Fellow Musicians!
Goes Out For Our Fellow Musicians!
Although John is currently performing in Europe, he wants to send out his heartfelt Love & Blessings to those who were effected
by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
John sends out HOPE... for all of us to come together to assist those in need!
Please visit the reputable charities & organizations listed below who are doing terrific work providing relief and are dedicated to helping
the New Orleans & surrounding area Musicians in NEED.
Please HELP to become a part of the solution!
Our goal is immediate assistance to displaced musicians with as little red tape as possible. We'll offer full accountabililty of where contributions are sent. New Orleans Musicians Relief, Inc. is in its initial stages, but exciting efforts are underway to get funds directly to displaced New Orleans musicians.
www. new orleans musicians relief.com
Many artists have lost their homes, are living in new cities and are trying to figure out what to do next. This fund has been set up so these musicians in need can get help. Grants will be made for basic living expenses such as gasoline, food, rent, clothing and instrument replacement
www. music maker relief foundation.com
The Jazz Foundation of America was just named the Coordinator for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic as well as other groups in the Gulf Area who are helping the musicians in New Orleans. What the Jazz Foundation is doing:
- Housing - Employment- Instruments - Legal Services -
A word from the Director: "The most beautiful example of what we've been able to accomplish down here, is when a great musician (piano/keyboards) about 70 years old, was coming down the street in my direction after my meeting with all these wonderful artists, and when I yelled to him that we had found a Wurlitzer Keyboard with removable legs, 5 octave range and an amp, he started to run toward me down the street like a ten year old kid. I got a hug like I'd just come home from a war. It made the last two weeks of 20 hour days worth every minute. Yours in service, Wendy Oxenhorn
www. the jazz foundation of america ~ helping musicians in need.com
We are currently finding musicians housing, gigs and instruments while we raise funds through donations and nationwide benefit concerts to meet the challenges facing us in the coming weeks and months.
"By lifting up Louisiana musicians, the Tipitina´s Foundation is helping
to create a better life for all of us." Mitch Landrieu Louisiana Lt. Governor
www .tipitina's foundation.com
Hurricane Relief Assistance may include funds for basic living expenses such as shelter, food, utilities, cell phones and transportation; medical expenses including doctor, dentist, hospital bills and medication; clothing and toiletries; musical instrument and recording equipment replacement; relocation costs; school supplies for students; cell phone service; insurance payments and more.
www .musicares hurricane relief.com
"Blues For Katrina" seeks to provide a forum for musicians, artists, agents and promoters to collaborate on efforts to stage benefit concerts and other
fund-raising events to provide aid and relief to the unfortunate
victims of Hurricane Katrina.
www. blues for katrina.com
Saturday, September 10th, 2005 6:23 PM EDT
Hold Onto Your Headbands!!
This Just In....
This Just In....
Stage Shots of John performing as Rudi Cox
in the Bagdad Cafe Production!
& Hopes to see you ALL in the audience soon!
Stage Shots of John performing as Rudi Cox
in the Bagdad Cafe Production!
Friday, September 2nd, 2005 8:54 AM EDT
Eureka!!
Bagdad Cafe ~ The Musical Has it's Very Own Web Site!
Come Experience The Sights & Sounds Of The Show!
Bagdad Cafe ~ The Musical
^ Click Here! ^ <
You will find a Bevy of GREAT info about the show!Plus... a Very a Special TREAT!!
Click on the "Music" link to hear a few snip-it's of John's tunes from the show!!
(Paint My Life & Feather in Her Hat)
Info about Cast & Crew ~ AND Photos from The Production too!
Bone Up on your German though...as most of the site IS written in German!
Sunday, August 28th, 2005 3:22 PM EDT
Keep your EARS peeled Margolis Fans!
John scored and performs on 2 National commercials
currently playing throughout the TV/Cable airwaves!
Give a listen to SEA-BOND & Aqua Velva!!
Wednesday, August 17th, 2005 2:52 PM EDT
Drum Roll Please!!!
Here it is... The MUCH Anticipated Bagdad Cafe ~ The Musical!
** Production Tour & Ticket Info**
- Tour Dates for Europe Listed Below -
Please visit the Bagdad Cafe web site or Contact Venue
to Purchase Tickets or to Confirm Dates and Show Times.
CITY - VENUE - DATE - TIME
Nevers - 10-04-2005
Brest - 10-06-2005
Brest - 10-07-2005
Brest - 10-08-2005
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-11-2005 - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-12-2005 - 7:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-13-2005 - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-14-2005 - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-15-2005 - 3:00pm
(2 Performances) - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-16-2005 - 3:00pm
(2 Performances) - 8:00pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-18-2005 - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-19-2005 - 7:30pm
3 Additional Shows have Been Added!
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-20-2005 - 8:30pmLyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-21-2005 - 8:30pm
Lyon - Maison De La Danse - 10-22-2005 - 8:30pm
** See You On The Road!! **
Wednesday, July 20th, 2005 2:21 PM EDT
It's a Triple Bill...
BOB TELSON * ISABEL DE SEBASTIAN * * JOHN MARGOLIS * *
Friday July 29, 2005 ~ 7:00 PM
Friday July 29, 2005 ~ 7:00 PM
Here's the kind words they share about this AMAZING Trio....
Composer/songwriter Bob Telson and his wife, Argentinian singer Isabel de Sebastian, return to NY from Buenos Aires to perform his songs from movies and more. Telson received an Oscar Nomination for his music for Bagdad Café, and Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer nominations for The Gospel at Colonus. Telson's songs have been recorded by k.d. lang, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Natalie Cole, Joe Cocker, George Michael (and Benson), Shawn Colvin and tonight they will be sung by Isabel de Sebastian. Isabel was an important figure in the emergence of "rock nacional" in Argentina and has specialized in tango for over a decade and the folkloric music of her country.
It´s was a pleasure to share the bill with John Margolis who is currently starring in the Telson-Breuer-Adlon "Bagdad Cafe~The Musical."
John Margolis is an outstanding singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, arranger, producer and actor. Recently having performed in Mikel Rouses´ modern opera, Dennis Cleveland at Lincoln Center. John also found the time to record his debut CD "Christine´s Refrigerator" as well as recorded a duet with Astrud Gilberto for her latest release. "Christine´s Refrigerator is a must add to any music connoisseur´s collection…John´s style in unique to say the least."
– Singer Magazine
www .joe's pub.com
Sunday, June 26th, 2005 1:50 PM EDT
BRAVO!! It's OFFICIAL!!
John will be Starring in the 2005 European Tour of
Bagdad Cafe ~ The Musical!!
This is a "MUST SEE" Production that opened to RAVE Reviews
in Barcelona the summer 2004!Tour Dates and Ticket Information coming soon!
"A desert road leaving Las Vegas for nowhere..."
The creator of the legendary film, Percy Adlon and the composer of the smash hit Calling You, Bob Telson have adapted their work for the theater. Bagdad Cafe - The Musical is a romantic musical that revives the legendary film and tells a universal story, that of a friendship between two women from different cultures.
The movie is considered a classic and Calling You
is one of the most famous theme songs of all time!
It's time to RUN not walk... to purchase your tickets!
See and Hear John in this Amazing Musical...
This will be an appearance you just won't want to miss!!
Sunday, May 15th, 2005 12:22 PM EDT
WoW! What a Show!!
For the Fans who caught the dual dates in NYC
May 3rd & May 10th, 2005 at
Experienced a truly Fabulous performance by John!!
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Don't Tell Mama ~ 343 W 46th St New York, NY 10036
(Award-winning Cabaret / Piano-Bar)
www.don't tell mama.com
Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 12:48 AM EST
Thank you for your Patience!
Stay Tuned...
We are in the process of Updating the Web Site and will be adding loads of New and Exciting adventures of John Margolis!
Here's a Sneak Peek!
Friday, September 17th, 2004 6:19 PM EDT
Well I'm back from Europe and the Bagdad Production
was a fine success!
Thank you for those who came to see me!
Monday, July 26th, 2004 7:09 PM EDT
John's been in Barcelona all summer, starring in the
World Premiere of Bagdad Cafe ~ The Musical!
Meanwhile, we've been getting emails from all over the world, not only from people who have seen John in the production, but also people who have heard the song "Tanta Belleza (So Much Beauty") on the HBO/Showtime film
The Kidnapping of Ingrid Bettancourt!
Thank you for all the wonderful emails, Keep them coming!!
Thursday, April 15th, 2004 12:15 PM EDT
John will be performing a VERY Special Solo Set...
Cornelia Street Cafe
Monday May 3, 2004 ~ 5:30pm
This will be a 45 minute solo set for Friends, Fans and Industry,
LOVE to see you there!
The Cornelia Street Cafe ~ 29 Cornelia Street, NYC 10014
www. cornelia street cafe.com
Wednesday, March 31st, 2004 12:45 PM EST
Thanks to everyone who has written to us about hearing John's song
"Tanta Belleza" on the Cinemax/HBO film "The Kidnapping of Ingrid Bettancourt". The film (and the song) have moved so many people.
Wednesday, March 31st, 2004 12:44 PM EST
Great News!!
John will be one of the stars in the upcoming production Bagdad Cafe!
This musical adaptation of the original film written by Percy Adlon and his wife Eleonore, with music by Bob Telson and Lee Breur.
Opening in Barcelona June 2004! Many other exciting cities coming soon!
Plans for bringing it to NYC are already in the works!!
Wednesday, February 25th, 2004 7:39 PM EST
"The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt"
(featuring "Tanta Belleza" from "Christine's Refrigerator")
Had it's first airing on Cinemax!! Feb. 23, 2004
We will keep you posted of future airings.
More Good NEWS about the "Fridge" CD coming soon!
Thursday, January 1st, 2004 5:11 PM EST
Another Fabulous Live Performance
John's next NYC Performance
January 8, 2004 ~10:00pm
CAFE 111 in Brooklyn
www. cafe 111.com
See You There!!
Tuesday, November 18th, 2003 7:39 PM EST
LIVE & In Person...
Don't Miss John in this Excellent Show!
December 4, 2003 ~ 10pm
CAFE 111 in Brooklyn
www. cafe 111.com
Monday, October 20th, 2003 9:31 AM EDT
What A Spooktacular Show!!
John will be Opening for.....
October 31, 2003 ~ 8:00pm ~ Chester, NY
AT 
www.bodles.com
You won't want to miss GrooveLily! An awesome trio!
Valerie Vigoda ~ vocals/violin
Brendan Milburn ~ keys/vocals
Gene Lewin ~ drums/vocals
www.groovelily.com
Check Out What Groovelily wrote about John in their "GrooveLily E-News # 24
October 2003 ~ A Mostly Monthly E-Newsletter by and about GrooveLily"
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Choice Lyric Of The Month
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"Scrap Of Hope"
by John Margolis & Don Rosler
just a bitta good news, a little scrapa hope
in the nicka of time, near the enda of the rope
a glimmer of light, a little shimmer in the periscope
the tiniest sign on the rockiest road
a bitta good news, a little scrapa hope
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What We're Listening To
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John Margolis
"Christine's Refrigerator"
www.johnmargolis.com
John's a good friend of ours; he played jazz gigs with Gene years ago,
and toured with Val in 2001 on the Trans-Siberian Orchestra tour.
Now he's got a killer debut CD of his own, which is getting quite a bit
of attention on NPR. We've been digging it in the van, and recommend it
HIGHLY to you -- if you like the raspy/sexy growl of Joe Cocker,
combined with smart lyrics, sophisticated orchestration, a
unique/heartfelt/tender/occasionally wacky worldview,
and great piano playing. Just like GrooveLily, he's very difficult to
pigeonhole; John's music is in a category of one.
Saturday, October 4th, 2003 12:39 PM EDT
Dearest Fridge Fans,
Yip-Eeeeeeeee!! FINALLY....
You CAN purchase Christine's Refrigerator!!
www.john margolis ~ christine's refrigerator.com
Listen To What Fan's Are Saying...
Beautifully eccentric, achingly romantic, wonderfully written, perfectly crafted! An incredible and moving piece of work on every level. Great songs, great arrangements great performances by John Margolis and all involved. On a par with the best work of Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Paul Simon and even the Gershwins. A unique voice which must be heard. I am stunned! ~ Reviewer: Mick Leonard
Very very moving. Not sure I've heard songs quite like these. Especially moved by "Christines Refrigerator", "I Happen To Be Free" "Here's the Plan" and "Good With Speeches". More recently "You Think You Know Someone" growing on me more and more. This is a serious CD. Sad. Soulful. Love the vocals. Amazing lyrically. Good work and best wishes with it.
~ Reviewer: Rick Jensen/NPR listener
"It sinks into the bones and stays with you. Beautiful words. Great tone. Perfect for those rainy days and starry nights.. ~ Reviewer: Derek O'Connor
Thanks for your patience!
Live shows in & out of town on the way...
You CAN purchase Christine's Refrigerator!!
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2003 9:10 AM EDT
Here's an update on the HBO/Cinemax film
which features Tanta Belleza! ("So Much Beauty!")
from Christine's Refrigerator...
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Our documentary film, The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt (formerly known as MISSING PEACE) has been acquired and re-edited by HBO/Cinemax). We will be screening the film Los Angeles in August and will be adding screening dates in several cities throughout the year. If you're not already familiar with the film, it is the story of Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, her kidnapping in February 2002, and her family's desperate quest to free her and keep her campaign alive.
We will be attending the film's premiere in a week-long theatrical run
August 22-28, 2003 in Los Angeles
IDA's InFACT Documentary Festival
ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood
6360 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, July 17th, 2003 9:30 AM EDT
The Live Performances Are Underway!!
Thanks to all those who helped kick off the live concerts this past month at the Cornelia Street Cafe in NYC!! John did a solo set and then was one of 4 featured songwriters in the "Songwriters Beat" series, hosted by Valerie Ghent.
www.cornelia street cafe.com
Thanks soooooooo much to Robin Hirsch & Judith Kallas and everyone at
The Cornelia Street Cafe!
Also, our gratitude to Bob Telson and Tom James for hosting some incredible concert/soirees. Their support and enthusiasm have been invaluable.
There's going to be more & more live concerts coming up, so stay tuned....
Thursday, June 5th, 2003 12:20 AM EDT
John Is Takin' It to the Road in....
Ya-Hoooo ~ 3 Shows in Nashville!!!
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July 17, 2003 ~ Showcase at the Hall of Fame Lounge.
John will go on at 7:30pm.
This show features a number of Just Plain Folks 2002 winners. John will be performing the JP Folks song of the year and others from Christine's Refrigerator!
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July 19, 2003 ~ "Singer Magazine" Indie Artist Showcase III at the
Hall Of Fame Lounge
Sherry Cothran ~ 8:00pm
John Margolis ~ 8:30pm
Amilia K. Spicer ~ 9:00pm
Jay Johnson & Christian Nelson ~ 9:30 pm
Kacey Cubero ~10:00pm
John Hall & Lance Hoppen ~ 10:30 pm
Maggie Drennon ~ 11:15pm
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July 21, 2003 ~ Featured Set at the Bluebird Cafe
John will perform at 8:00pm
www. bluebird cafe.com
Tuesday, March 4th, 2003 9:27 AM EST
WoW! ... The Fridge is On Fire!!
We Took The Just Plain Folks Music Awards By Storm!
Here's The Amazing Awards We Won:
* Best Song of the Year/JP Folks Founders Award:
"Christine's Refrigerator"
* Best CD: "Christine's Refrigerator"
* Song of the Year: Christine's Refrigerator!!
BONUS: "Good With Speeches" came in 3rd
in the voting for Best Song!!
"Christine's Refrigerator"
* Best CD: "Christine's Refrigerator"
* Song of the Year: Christine's Refrigerator!!
Just Plain Folks had us in the cabaret category for "Best Song" and "Best CD", which may not be an exact fit for us, but we'll take it!
And "Song of the Year" won overall, sans category!!
There were over 100,000 entries submitted overall!
Here's the letter we just received about our AWARDS:
Hi John and Donny,
I wanted to congratulate you on your awards! "Good With Speeches" finished third in the Cabaret category and "Christine's Refrigerator" won it. You will be getting your award soon! The album also won the Best Cabaret Album! We were very proud to announce that this year's "Song of the Year" went to "Christine's Refrigerator". We played the track after the announcement and the audience was very moved by the song. I heard several "wows" from the crowd as the song finished! You can be very proud that your very deserving song finished at the top of the 102,000 songs submitted. We are very proud to have it represent us!
Congratulations!
Linda
Linda Berger
Projects Director
Just Plain Folks
Who Is... Just Plain Folks?
We are a community of over 40,000 (and still growing) Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Performing Arts Societies, Educational Institutions, Recording Studios and Engineers, Producers, Legal Professionals, Publicists and Journalists, Publications, Music Manufacturers and Retailers and about every other type of member of the Music Industry.
"Our members have won Grammys, Emmys, CMA Awards, Academy Awards, Clios and about every local and regional music related award there is. Our members belong to and are staff and board members of the finest National and International organizations such as NARAS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, SOCAN, PRS, NAMM, AES, NARM, NAPM, NAC, SGA, AFM, Indiegrrl, TCG, CMA, MWI, NSAI, TSAI, LAWIM, ISA, TAXI and most of the regional and local songwriter and music industry organizations around the world."
www .jp folks.com
Who Is... Just Plain Folks?
We are a community of over 40,000 (and still growing) Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Performing Arts Societies, Educational Institutions, Recording Studios and Engineers, Producers, Legal Professionals, Publicists and Journalists, Publications, Music Manufacturers and Retailers and about every other type of member of the Music Industry.
"Our members have won Grammys, Emmys, CMA Awards, Academy Awards, Clios and about every local and regional music related award there is. Our members belong to and are staff and board members of the finest National and International organizations such as NARAS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, SOCAN, PRS, NAMM, AES, NARM, NAPM, NAC, SGA, AFM, Indiegrrl, TCG, CMA, MWI, NSAI, TSAI, LAWIM, ISA, TAXI and most of the regional and local songwriter and music industry organizations around the world."
www .jp folks.com
Friday, February 28th, 2003 8:09 AM EST
Check It Out !
The HBO Film ~ The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt which prominently features "Tanta Belleza" from "Christine's Refrigerator," has just been picked up by HBO!!
www .the kidnapping of ingrid betancourt.com
Airdates to be announced soon!
Wednesday, January 29th, 2003 7:06 AM EST
GREAT NEWS!
The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt (formally titled ~ Missing Peace) which features "Tanta Belleza" from
Christine's Refrigerator, just WON a Big Award!
MISSING PEACE Wins **Audience Award for Best Feature**
at Slamdance Film Festival 2003 in Park City, Utah
Jan 24, 2003 PARK CITY, UT - The Slamdance Film Festival announced its winners tonight in nine categories. The feature length documentary MISSING PEACE, about kidnapped Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt (USA, 82 min, 2003) beat out stiff competition including 16 fiction and documentary films to claim the Audience Award for Best Feature.
Accepting the award were producers/directors Karin Hayes and Victoria Bruce accompanied by Juan Carlos Lecompte, Ingrid's husband and the current Managing Director of the Oxygen Green Party (Partido Verde Oxígeno) of Colombia. In accepting the award, Bruce stated, "we acknowledge the help and support of so many who have made this possible. This award is a great honor, but we cannot truly celebrate until Ingrid is returned."
MISSING PEACE is the true story of Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, her kidnapping in February 2002 by FARC guerrillas, and her family's desperate quest to free her and keep her campaign alive. Since the beginning of her congressional term in 1994, Betancourt stirred up controversy by publicly naming names of corrupt politicians, including then President Samper who had accepted funds from drug cartels.
In the wake of her kidnapping, Ingrid's political-novice husband Juan Carlos Lecompte and her former-senator mother Yolanda Pulecio continued her campaign. They have become well known in Colombia and throughout Europe for continuing to campaign for Ingrid's beliefs and her freedom. Ingrid's story is already well known throughout Europe. The French and German governments have sent special emissaries to Colombia in unsuccessful attempts to secure Ingrid's release.
Lecompte feels that President Alvaro Uribe will listen to the United States government. "I hope this film will bring attention in the United States to the struggle of Ingrid and of all Colombians. I hope the American people will learn about Ingrid and write to their congress members so that the United States will put political pressure on Uribe to push for her release."
Since arriving in Park City, UT on Sunday, January 19, 2003 Lecompte has hit the publicity circuit hard. He has made appearances on CNN, Telemundo, and given many interviews with regional and local media in English and Spanish.
PLEASE Visit Ingrid's Supporter Site to Find Out More
www.FREE Ingrid.org
Friday, January 10th, 2003 9:33 AM EST
Latest Happenings...
We're honored to have Krebs Communications in NYC representing us. Krebs represents many powerful artist and groups, including Trans Siberian Orchestra!
GREAT NEWS!!! To PASS Along...2 Songs From Our CD ~ Received FILM PLACEMENTS!!
"Tanta Belleza (So Much Beauty)" from Christine's Refrigerator will be prominently featured in the documentary The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt / Known as Missing Peace by Victoria Bruce and Karin Hayes. This documentary will be having its premiere on January 20th at the SlamDance Film Festival.
ACT Now... Sign The Petition!
The second song placement is "Scrap of Hope" from Christine's Refrigerators is featured, in it's entirety, in the film "Lonesome," starring Marisa Berenson,
John Pyper Ferguson and Aleksa Palladino.
www.lonesome.com
* * * * * * * * GIANT Kudo's For Christine's Refrigerator * * * * * * * * *
4 SONGS NOMINATED From Our CD!!!
We have 4 songs nominated as "Best Song" from Christine's Refrigerator in the upcoming "Just Plain Folks" Music Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles.
Our nominated songs are:
"Christine's Refrigerator"
"I Happen To Be Free"
"Good With Speeches"
"Everyone In Love With The Wrong Person"
Just Plain Folks is a group of Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Performing Arts Societies, Educational Institutions, Recording Studios and Engineers, Producers, Legal Professionals, Publicists and Journalists, Publications, Music Manufacturers and Retailers and about every other type of member of the Music Industry.
Just Plain Folks members have won Grammys, Emmys, CMA Awards, Academy Awards, Clios and about every local and regional music related award there is. Our members belong to and are staff and board members of the finest National and International organizations such as NARAS, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, SOCAN, PRS, NAMM, AES, NARM, NAPM, NAC, SGA, AFM, Indiegrrl, TCG, CMA, MWI, NSAI, TSAI, LAWIM, ISA, TAXI and most of the regional and local songwriter and music industry organizations around the world.
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