Max P. Martini’s Entertainment Shorts Max M-a1'tini’s Rating Scale: 0 Martinis - “No need - it’s that good!” 1 Martini 1- “What the hell - just one!” 2 Martinis 1 1- “Oh yeah — that’s better!” 3 Martinis 1 4 Martinis 1 “Recreational Heretic” WIII Killhour & The Rat Bastard Rhythm Revue Rat Bastard Records Their Take: Recreational Heretic is a collection of 17 songs that were _ written by Will Killhour over aspan from 1972 to 2003. Killhour wrote at least half the songs on the CD for a musical comedy about a “trans- gendered, bi-racial love affair in the underground world of New Orleans.” He describes his music as fun and occasionally interesting but , hardly.evolutionary. Killhour has played professionally since 1970, attended Goddard College, and cur- rently lives in Central Vermont. You can catch him performing locally with his Authentic Organic Anarchist Orchestra. ' Max's 1hke:You’1l have to listen to Recreational Heretic more than once to really appreciate it. Many of 1 1- “You’ll need ’em!” the songs are both personal and unflinching commentaries on socie- ty, such as “Bottles & Cans,” “I’m Worthy,” and “Alienation The music reflects regional influences as well including bluegrass, Cajun, country, folk and rock. Killhour says, “These aren’t my oldest songs or my newest, yet they are among the most requested of my original material.” Max’: rating: YT “Antigua” Tom & Joy Yellow Productions Recordings & Tommy Boy Entertainment Sound bytes—& ordering: www.tommyboy.com Thelr 1hke: Slip in Antigua by Parisian duo Tom (Thomas Naim) and Joy (Joyce Hoze-Liwer) and you’ll be immersed in a beautifully fragrant cocktail made up of equal 1 1 1- “Wake me up when its over!” parts bossa nova, afrobeat, and jazz with a splash of French chanson. The duo, accompanied by a band of five musicians, deliver a sophisticat- ed, multi-lingual (French, Portuguese, Spanish, English) album of ‘songs that evoke soothing, wel- come images of balmy beaches, - Parisian cafes, and breezy summer Sunday afternoons. " Max’: Thke: Antigua features thir- teen songs that clearly reflect Tom & .loy’s love for a wide spectrum of music. and musical arrangements. The CD opens with the mood-set- ting “Meditation” and ends with “Lluvia” (written and sung in Spanish - could be the perfect end- ing to any Pedro Almodovar film). Antigua is a modem, cosmopolitan album that is rich in variety, influ- ence, and personality. Max's rating: 77 “Party Groove: Soakin Wet Volume 2" . Various Artists (mixed by D] David Knapp) Centaur Music Sound bytes & ordering: wvvw.centaurmusic.com Their Take: For five consecutive years, Don Tumer’s Soakin Wet party has been hailed as one of New York City’s best outdoor summer parties. The Soakin Wet parties help raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. D] David Knapp returns after making a huge splash in 2004 with volume one to create Soakin Wet Volume 2, which is the seventh event in 2005 to be included in the Party Groove CD series. The CD features a con- tinuous mix of fourteen songs that Knapp says includes “some great outdoor party songs, some big hits that will encourage in listeners a lit- tle nostalgia when the summer has passed, and the kind of tribal energy tracks that make people move!” Max’: Take: “Party Groove: Soakin Wet Volume 2” kicks off with Jody Watley’s classic “Looking For A New Love” and ends with ' “Could It Be Magic” by Vic & Chicola (featuring Mickiyagi). The. CD features several Billboard #1 hits such as “Accept Me” and also has a. couple of tribal favorites including “Tabasco” and “The Latin Express.” All in all a high-energy party CD but not one of the best in the Party'Groove series. 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Tasha David Kathie Rob Ext 2613 Ext 267 Ext 243 Ext! 251 Ext 245 "Love Life & Be Happy" Georgie Porgie Live! — Music Plant Group Sound bytes & ordering: www.georgiemusic.com Their Take: Georgie Porgie is a young talent who can do it all. He is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, record producer, independent dance music recording mogul, and one of the hottest dance-music remixers to come of out Chicago, IL. He is known as Georgie Porgie to some, George Andros to others, or just plain Georgie to his fans worldwide. Georgie Porgie’s uplifting songs of love, life, and strength reflect the hopes and dreams of many in which he translates so eloquently through his gift of music. Love Life & Be Happy is the long awaited album that finally collects most of Georgie Porgie’s chart topping singles. Max's Take: With one listen Love Life & Be Happy, you too will see why Georgie’ Porgie’s lyrical band and power of rhythm can flip an empty dance floor into one which celebrates the joy of life with exu- berance, contemplation, and opti- ,mism. If you are looking for soulful, well-written, musical artistry with great dance beats that will groove you, or heartfelt, pop-like ballads that will move you, then this is the CD for you. It will definitely inspire you to love life and be happy. Max's rating: T V Max is willing to try anything once, does enjoy an occasional martini or two, but prefers Tab”! 3 To learn more about: - HIV testing - Benefits of knowing your HJV status - Treatment, support and counseling opfions HlV/AlDS PROGRAM info Calt Vermont AIDS Hotline: 1-800- 882- AIDS ’ . .f \<'i-‘k~i<‘.>.\:‘1'i-‘xs 2010