Published: May 23, 2008 9:58 PM EST By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
Mike Zito
If you enjoyed our recent spotlight with Rosey of Miles High
Productions, then you will fall head over heels for Mike Zito from the
same company. Zito, the Texan singer, songwriter, and guitarist, has
created a masterpiece with his latest effort. His lyrics and soulful
vocals are some of the strong points which make him enjoyable to listen
to anytime of the day. Even more telling is how he has incorporated a
blues overtone in his music to delivery a powerful southern roots
punch.
A native of St. Louis Zito quickly captured the city’s soulful sound
that carries on with his music today. One of my favorite covers that he
does on his CD is Prince’s Little Red Corvette.
He gives the popular classic his own southern rock spin that works for
Zito. It also demonstrates that soulful side of him too. Another of the
popular tracks from his CD entitled TODAY is Slow it Down which explodes with southern rock with soul. This CD is a solid performer and one not to be missed album.
Please check it out and buy this CD. You will not be disappointed; I know I wasn’t.
Published: May 3, 2008 11:21 PM EST By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
Rosey cover for "luckiest Girl" photo by Troy Jensen
Perhaps one of the most distinctive sounds in the music industry this
talented female entertainer is making a name for herself as she is
proving that she has real star power and music comes in all shapes and
sizes. It is our pleasure to introduce to the readers of Junior’s Cave
something new, something unique, something refreshing, and something
irresistible.
Isaac: Briefly elaborate on why being an entertainer for you is important?
Rosey: It helps me to find some clarity in a world where people’s heads
are full of muck. I like to pull that mess out, smooth it about, and
put it in a sweet soft melody and language that soothe and help to
begin the cleansing. I think that’s all songs are...new mantras to
distract and help to change the programming a bit, if we're lucky...
Isaac: Expound on your rise to being a solo female artist and a little about your background:
Rosey: I am the child of two singers. There was always lots of
fighting in our household, but music was something we all loved and
agreed upon. My parents turned me onto every kind of music, from
classical to show tunes to the blues and 60's hippy folk songs, jazz
& rock. I was writing songs in my head as a tiny little girl. I
picked up a guitar for the first time at 22 and began to write a song
right away. At that moment, I knew I had found my path, and I’ve been
walking on it ever since.
Isaac: One of the biggest draws to your music for our
magazine is your overall unique style of music? What have been some
feedbacks you have received from others?
Rosey: People often call my records eclectic, sometimes to a
fault. I can never seem to make all the songs sound the same. But maybe
that's not such a bad thing... as an artist, I guess you get all kinds
of feedback. I look at all of it as constructive criticisms, so I can
sleep at night. The best feedback I got lately that I can remember
clearly was from an older man who told me that my new record made him
feel like it was all right to love again. I guess he had been in some
pain for a while before that. Words like those make me feel like I’m on
the right track. Hallelujah!!
Isaac: Another aspect to your music is your incorporation of various
musical styles? Which one has been your biggest influence and why?
Rosey: The blues has had its grip on me forever. Those singers
have been my greatest teachers. The emotion they feel is
unmistakable...it's so real, and so alive. I’ve always wanted to be
like that, open and bleeding. It’s helped to keep me honest and free
& that’s' all I want really...
Isaac: What is the most rewarding aspect to making music currently for you as an individual musician?
Rosey: A really strong chorus is always very exciting to me….
Isaac: What has discouraged you the most about making music?
Rosey: Bad producers who try to turn every song into a crappy of the moment sounding pop song….
Isaac: How do you handle musical disagreement between you and your managers and production team?
Rosey:
A little compromising is necessary in all parts of life I guess.
Luckily, I haven’t run into much of a need for that in my professional
life, as I’ve only surrounded myself in the last few years with really
lovely, positive and creative people who seem to get me and help to
push me & let me push them. I produced Luckiest Girl myself, so I
had no one to fight with in the studio...it was painless &
wonderful. I didn’t sleep for weeks, and I did the best I could. That’s
all I could hope for.
Isaac: What does being a female entertainer in today's industry dominated at time by groups mean to you?
Rosey: I seem to care less and less about what’s popular and
trendy. That’s probably part of the reason I started making jazz
records. Just when you buy into a trend it tends to change, and then
where are you…? I’d rather focus on being creative, and then I can be
happy with whatever I do in life.
Isaac: When you are performing live in front of an audience, what are the thoughts that are running through you head?
Rosey: Let go- let go- let go- let go!!!! And don’t forget the words!!
Isaac: Why is being an independent musician important to you?
Rosey: Because being tied to a big hulking major label sucks…
I’d much rather be free to put out different projects on different
little labels (that pay less money) and have a chance to get more music
out there, than to be on a major label & live with the possibility
that my record may never see the light of day, as that is truly
heartbreaking.
Isaac: Do you think the Internet has altered the path of music as an industry? If so, how?
Rosey: Well, these days anybody can have a band and play their music
online. This bugs a lot of people, but not me. Crappy music will always
find its way into the mainstream, just as real talents will always come
through to find an audience. So I guess there’s something out there for
everybody right?
Isaac: Any advice for other musicians out there when it comes to using
the Internet as a medium for getting their music heard to the m****?
Rosey: Never sleep. Just stay up all night posting, posting, posting…
Isaac: What kind of recording software do you use and why do you prefer using it?
Rosey: I use protocols, cause it’s really easy…
Isaac: I know that everybody has his or her idea of a dream artist,
someone whom for whatever reasons that person would just love to listen
to and admire. As an entertainer yourself, if you could play with one
of your "dream" musicians, anyone at all, who would it be and why?
Rosey: Willie Nelson. He’s seen it all and done it all and is still killin it out there!!
Isaac: What are you hoping to gain from your experience of being a musician and making music?
Rosey: A deeper understanding of the moment and how to stay in it for the entire 60 seconds that makes it up…
Isaac: What are you hopes for your music in the year 2008/2009?
Rosey: Just to keep writing and touring and making enough money to keep writing & touring…
Isaac: This is our Shout Out time. Please give props to anyone and everyone that matters the most to you.
Rosey: Everybody matters to me. So people please be kind to one another, and stop driving like such maniacs!! ;)
Isaac: This is Shameless Plug time: Give us some updates on new releases and other projects in the works.
Rosey: There are some great remixes in the works for Luckiest Girl
which will be available for download on iTunes soon. I’m such a huge
fan of remixes!!
My electronic/trip hop band Lal Meri has a record coming out in January of 09 on Six Degrees. You can check that out at Myspace.com/lalmeri
& I’m currently making a blues record with my friend Tschanz which is so much fun!!! Myspace.com/roseyntschanz
Isaac: Final thoughts:
Rosey: There's no business like show business...it can suck the life right out of you. But, i wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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Published: May 24, 2008 5:31 PM EST By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
ROCK LIVES
If you thought Rock was a dying genre, then Katya is going to prove you
wrong. The Rock –n- Roll Rock Goddess is the perfect package. Not only
does the singer songwriter plays piano, keyboard, rhythm and lead
guitar she has under her belt an amazing 300 songs. One of her
strongest points includes her powerful vocals and kick **** lyrics.
One interesting fact about the first generation American-born Russian
Freedom Rocker is that she was born on the same day as Janis Joplin.
Even more interesting is that Katya’s debut album ROCK LIVES is a
mammoth rock legend. Katya clearly illustrates her enormous talent with
this CD especially showcasing her fierce electrifying guitar skills,
commanding vocals, and all around bad **** rocker attitude.
What makes ROCK LIVES especially rewarding is that Katya makes
listening to rock music fun. She is definitely in her element with this
type of music and it shows with ROCK LIVES. Overall, if you are a true
fan of classic rock like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, or many of the
iconic rock legends, then you will enjoy ROCK LIVES.
Overall, ROCK LIVES gets a solid A from the team of Junior’s Cave.
Published: April 26, 2006 6:11 PM EST By: Isaac Davis Jr., MBA (Juniorscave.com)
Clint VanSciver
Everyone will remember our next Spotlight of the Month, Former Front Man Clint VanSciver of Apathy, who has been featured on the magazine online two times; one as lead for Apathy and now as a solo artist. Now, Clint makes a third appearance on Junior’s Cave but this time we are getting to know the Salisbury, Maryland native on a more personal sexy level on the pages of our Calendar forum.
Clint is our featured spotlight for the month of May 2008.
Enjoy ladies!
Calendar: Clint VanSciver is...
Clint VanSciver: …growing up. Finally.
Calendar: …I am a musician because...
Clint VanSciver: …it just feels right; I need a way to express myself.
Calendar: Girls dig musicians because...
Clint VanSciver: …they are sensitive to feelings. haha
Calendar: A Woman is most beautiful when...
Clint VanSciver: …her hair is messed up and she's herself, not all made up.
Calendar: Being successful to me means...
Clint VanSciver: …not sure yet. It's one of those things that you know when you're there.
Calendar: The nicest thing a woman’s ever said about me is...
Clint VanSciver: …I'm a sweetheart.
Calendar: Men make the worst...
Clint VanSciver: …Feminist Rights Activists.
Calendar: My biggest regret was/is...
Clint VanSciver: …forgetting how to play piano.
Calendar: Which reality show would you like to be on?...
Clint VanSciver: …American Idol.
Calendar: Three most important things in life to me include...
Clint VanSciver: …happiness, an open mind, and creativity.
Calendar: I know she’s special when...
Clint VanSciver: …she's perfectly imperfect.
Calendar: What were you teased about as a child?...
Clint VanSciver: …being the smart kid.
Calendar: What scares you about blind dates?...
Clint VanSciver: …Haha, I would not go on a blind date.
Calendar: The one thing that I hate that girls do...
Clint VanSciver: …whisper to each other and not tell you what they said.
Calendar: Describe your date from hell...
Clint VanSciver: …the chick's parents wouldn't leave me alone, haha.
Calendar: Men who hit women are...
Clint VanSciver: …insecure about themselves.
Calendar: My ideal place for a romantic getaway is...
Clint VanSciver: …London.
Calendar: Thanks for being our Spotlight for May 2008.
>>>Check out these previous spotlights on Junior’s Cave’s Music Now forum:
