Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
New Song
Fire Flame Spitter by CraigSOG
Free Download Available for this song at
http://soundcloud.com/craigsog/fire-flame-spitter
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Entering In...
This is the season to enter in to what GOD has called us to be. No time to waste. No Half stepping. Get your blessing and come into the full manifestation of what GOD has called you to be. I don't know about you but I think it's time for us to move into a fresh new anointing for this season we are in. It's a new day therefore we need a new infilling a new fresh out pouring so that we can fulfill the call GOD has for each of us. I pray the LORD will fill us to the overflow as His children so that we truly will be the SALT of the earth. Not the pepper but the SALT. If your the pepper that means people will sneeze when they come in contact with you. In other words they will be repelled by you and what you have to offer. We called as GOD's children to be SALT. What does it mean to be SALT? Well it means that when people come in contact with my ministry they will taste and see that the LORD is truly GOOD and nothing in this world can compare to HIM> Get your new anointing!. It's time to be the WORLD CHANGERS that GOD has called us to be LET's GO! See you at the TOP!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Beatboxing Parrot Kenya
For those who didn't know there's a very talented bird flying around town. He enjoys entertaining people with his many talents such as beatboxing, singing, talking and dancing. Yes you will be amazed by this African Grey Parrot named Kenya. Look out for his album coming soon. If you feeling Kenya let him know by leaving a comment. LOL
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Top 10 pre gig list
Over the years I've done gigs in so many places and so many different situations. I've learned some things
along the way sometimes the hard way so here is my top 10 pre gig list. Here are some important things I try to make sure I have prepared in advance before a gig. By the way it's a random order not prioritized by numbers.
Even if your not an artist you may still appreciate this list
1. Mailing List
Have a system by which people can join your mailing list. Collect emails, cell phone # (for txt messaging future band news), Mailing List sheet, Mailing List Cards or even a laptop where people input their data. This is so important because it's important to stay in touch with the fans.
2. Credit Card Swiper
At my gigs some fans don't really carry much cash on them but most of them have a credit card on them. So having a credit card swiper provides a way for them not only to get one of my CD's but maybe 2 or 3 or even 4 CD's along with a BNB T-Shirt or two or event a BNB Bandana. And they walk away with a shopping bag full of BNB Goodies.
3. $30 in change
Yes believe or not you can loose a sale because people may only have a $20 bill and they want to buy a $10 CD but since you have no change you loose the sale. Oh well!
4. Tracks on CD & iPOD
Rather than burning a new CD playlist for each performance why not have your playlist on your iPOD ready for the sound man to press play. This works sometimes even from stage where you can operate the iPOD I've done it so many times.
5. Bring a SM58
It may sound crazy but yeah I've been to place to perform where their mic was so crapy that it interfered with my performance so many times I would plug in my own SM58 mic which is the music industries standard mic for live concerts. These mics can take a serious beaten and they continue to work faithfully.
6. Bring a Camera
One thing I love doing at my gigs is taking pics and even having it filmed on video. I feel that it's a great moment in history to capture and share with thousands of people for years to come. It's something that I love to document and let everyone who missed it see it on youtube or DVD.
7. T-Shirts
Yeah I know it's about the music but some people who already have your CD may not have your T-Shirt and if they have your T-Shirt well they just may want a new one or a different color or size or style. Sometimes I would sell just as many T-Shirts as I would sell CD's. People love the BNB T-Shirts because they can't get them no where else and they are HOT!
8. Announce Event Online
Make sure everyone knows where your gig is at
9. Pray
It may be one of the last things on my list but it's sure not the least one. It's actually the #1 thing to do.
10. Give Away a CD or T-Shirt
At most of my gigs I give away T-Shirts and CD's. I usually ask a question and whoever answers in the audience 1st wins.
Well that's my list although there are more things I just kept it to 10 for now I may give the next 10 things to do in the future.
See Ya!
along the way sometimes the hard way so here is my top 10 pre gig list. Here are some important things I try to make sure I have prepared in advance before a gig. By the way it's a random order not prioritized by numbers.
Even if your not an artist you may still appreciate this list
1. Mailing List
Have a system by which people can join your mailing list. Collect emails, cell phone # (for txt messaging future band news), Mailing List sheet, Mailing List Cards or even a laptop where people input their data. This is so important because it's important to stay in touch with the fans.
2. Credit Card Swiper
At my gigs some fans don't really carry much cash on them but most of them have a credit card on them. So having a credit card swiper provides a way for them not only to get one of my CD's but maybe 2 or 3 or even 4 CD's along with a BNB T-Shirt or two or event a BNB Bandana. And they walk away with a shopping bag full of BNB Goodies.
3. $30 in change
Yes believe or not you can loose a sale because people may only have a $20 bill and they want to buy a $10 CD but since you have no change you loose the sale. Oh well!
4. Tracks on CD & iPOD
Rather than burning a new CD playlist for each performance why not have your playlist on your iPOD ready for the sound man to press play. This works sometimes even from stage where you can operate the iPOD I've done it so many times.
5. Bring a SM58
It may sound crazy but yeah I've been to place to perform where their mic was so crapy that it interfered with my performance so many times I would plug in my own SM58 mic which is the music industries standard mic for live concerts. These mics can take a serious beaten and they continue to work faithfully.
6. Bring a Camera
One thing I love doing at my gigs is taking pics and even having it filmed on video. I feel that it's a great moment in history to capture and share with thousands of people for years to come. It's something that I love to document and let everyone who missed it see it on youtube or DVD.
7. T-Shirts
Yeah I know it's about the music but some people who already have your CD may not have your T-Shirt and if they have your T-Shirt well they just may want a new one or a different color or size or style. Sometimes I would sell just as many T-Shirts as I would sell CD's. People love the BNB T-Shirts because they can't get them no where else and they are HOT!
8. Announce Event Online
Make sure everyone knows where your gig is at
9. Pray
It may be one of the last things on my list but it's sure not the least one. It's actually the #1 thing to do.
10. Give Away a CD or T-Shirt
At most of my gigs I give away T-Shirts and CD's. I usually ask a question and whoever answers in the audience 1st wins.
Well that's my list although there are more things I just kept it to 10 for now I may give the next 10 things to do in the future.
See Ya!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Falafel in the village
If your looking for a good cheap healthy meal then I think a falafel is the way to go. I just got a falafel today for only $2.50 not only did it taste good but is really filled me up too. Oh yeah and they prepared it in like 1 minute flat so it's a great healthy fast food. For those who don't know what a falafel is just google it. It comes in a pita bread with lettuce and tomatoes and a nice creamy sauce. Besides pizza can anyone tell me about any other cheap meals that are healthy and quick. Let me know. Let's it healthy recession proof meals to go. LOL
Friday, March 25, 2011
In Miami
I took a trip to Miami for the Winter Music Conference. Although it was not a Hip-Hop event I still was able to make some good connections with the DJ's, Producers, Promoters & Fans. They showed that they really appreciate my music although it was an event for primarily House/Dance music. The fans cop my EXCLUSIVE pre-released CD of the REBIRTH and we had a great time vibing.
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