By Alex Mathews
This past weekend in San Francisco, Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir joined with some of their friends to play a benefit concert for Haitian Earthquake relief via their Unbroken Chain Foundation under the name of Furthur and Friends.
Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes fame joined the band for three sets, with a birthday celebration for Phil Lesh, who was celebrating his 70th birthday, sandwiched somewhere in their five-plus hour long performance. The band came out and began with a rousing acoustic Ripple, with Johnnie Green on the mandolin. The entire first set was an acoustic marvel in the key of G, with some incredible takes on classics like They Lover Each Other, and A Hard Rains A Gonnna Fall, sung by Bob Weir.
Chris was a soulful addition to the ensemble, and I personally am a purist when it comes to Grateful Dead music. I don't like anything to disrupt it, like chocolate mixed with peanut butter or something. Despite this, I loved Chris Robinson and I felt he truly shined as a real fan of the band and their music.
This video of Easy Wind, an old blues number relegated to the era of Pigpen, shows how soulful Chris was, and how this new incarnation of what remains of the Grateful Dead is just in a place where they can make all new rules. With former Dark Star Orchestra guitarist John Kadlicek, this group is just on fire, selling out every date they book. If you are a deadhead, you have to go out and see this.
Alex Mathews
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Friday, April 2, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Arnel Pineda - One Mans "Journey"
By Joshua Boxer
One of the benefits of growing up in the 70's and 80's was listening to legendary bands like Journey in their rise to the top. I have to say that I was truly inspired last night watching Oprah of all shows. All I have to say is WOW!
I am going to reveal to you a story of struggle and victory here.
Rock Bottom
Coming from a family of four siblings and a sick mother who passed away during their younger years, Arnel was separated from his family who was dispersed to different relatives after his mothers death. Hospital and funeral bills bankrupted the family and they were left to fend for themselves. Arnel fended off hunger with odd jobs, sharing the little he had with his siblings. He was destined to do something and kept on moving toward his dream of becoming a great singer.
The Big Break For Arnel Pineda
Arnel had the gift singing and assumed the role of music journeymen hitting stages in Olongapo, Makati, Singapore and Hong Kong. This took him out of poverty, allowed him to rent a warehouse in which his brother moved in with him. While it was still a far cry from Hollywood, it was a step up from living on the streets.
Personal Challenges
After breaking away from his traveling band, he had a child at the age of 20 but did not marry till later on. He had 2 failed relationships during that time. Though disappointing, Arnel pushed on compiling numerous original material. He started covering great artists like James Brown, Robert Plant and Journey. Foreigners took a liking to his new found talent.
It turns out that through the magic of the Internet a lone fan uploaded his live video performances on YouTube and the posting came at a right time. A legendary rock band was in search of a singer and spent two days scouring Youtube for their future talent.
Journey Guitarist Neal Schon came across Arnel Pineda's performance of a Journey Hit on YouTube and "POOF", history was in the making. After exchanging numerous emails with Arnel, they flew him to San Fransisco and the rest is history.
The "NEW" Journey
Arnel Pineda is now touring the world with the legendary rock band Journey and his dreams have come true. After watching his performance on the Oprah show, I was touched, inspired and moved by this mans uncanny willingness to do whatever it took to rise out of the situation he was in and follow his God given destiny to greatness.
I hope this inspires you to never give up, always move past the obstacles in your life that you run into and rise to the top of your game. For Arnel, this is only the beginning. His new record with Journey went Platinum within three months of being released, he was able to provide a home for his family and his financial woes are gone, FOREVER!
Are you going to turn your excuses into reasons? Don't Stop Believing...
Josh Boxer
Have a look at Arnel Pineda
To Learn How To Live The Life Of a Rockstar, Like Arnel Pineda, visit Internet Wealth Pros
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One of the benefits of growing up in the 70's and 80's was listening to legendary bands like Journey in their rise to the top. I have to say that I was truly inspired last night watching Oprah of all shows. All I have to say is WOW!
I am going to reveal to you a story of struggle and victory here.
Rock Bottom
Coming from a family of four siblings and a sick mother who passed away during their younger years, Arnel was separated from his family who was dispersed to different relatives after his mothers death. Hospital and funeral bills bankrupted the family and they were left to fend for themselves. Arnel fended off hunger with odd jobs, sharing the little he had with his siblings. He was destined to do something and kept on moving toward his dream of becoming a great singer.
The Big Break For Arnel Pineda
Arnel had the gift singing and assumed the role of music journeymen hitting stages in Olongapo, Makati, Singapore and Hong Kong. This took him out of poverty, allowed him to rent a warehouse in which his brother moved in with him. While it was still a far cry from Hollywood, it was a step up from living on the streets.
Personal Challenges
After breaking away from his traveling band, he had a child at the age of 20 but did not marry till later on. He had 2 failed relationships during that time. Though disappointing, Arnel pushed on compiling numerous original material. He started covering great artists like James Brown, Robert Plant and Journey. Foreigners took a liking to his new found talent.
It turns out that through the magic of the Internet a lone fan uploaded his live video performances on YouTube and the posting came at a right time. A legendary rock band was in search of a singer and spent two days scouring Youtube for their future talent.
Journey Guitarist Neal Schon came across Arnel Pineda's performance of a Journey Hit on YouTube and "POOF", history was in the making. After exchanging numerous emails with Arnel, they flew him to San Fransisco and the rest is history.
The "NEW" Journey
Arnel Pineda is now touring the world with the legendary rock band Journey and his dreams have come true. After watching his performance on the Oprah show, I was touched, inspired and moved by this mans uncanny willingness to do whatever it took to rise out of the situation he was in and follow his God given destiny to greatness.
I hope this inspires you to never give up, always move past the obstacles in your life that you run into and rise to the top of your game. For Arnel, this is only the beginning. His new record with Journey went Platinum within three months of being released, he was able to provide a home for his family and his financial woes are gone, FOREVER!
Are you going to turn your excuses into reasons? Don't Stop Believing...
Josh Boxer
Have a look at Arnel Pineda
To Learn How To Live The Life Of a Rockstar, Like Arnel Pineda, visit Internet Wealth Pros
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joshua_Boxer
http://EzineArticles.com/?Arnel-Pineda---One-Mans-Journey&id=3968569
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