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C O V E R : N Y L O N P I N K

Nylon Pink THE BAND! Nylon Pink is an edgy pop-rock band formed in Hollywood California in 2007. United by a mutual love for Guns N Roses, fashion, and all things pink, the pop-rock duo, who are Kaila and Kitt.E.Kat embody the Hollywood lifestyle, blended with a dose of anime and rock and roll.

With Kaila singing lead voc al s and Kitt.E.Kat on bass guit ar Nyl on Pink just launched their new s ingle “Hello Drama” which is a fitti ng lead sing le as it is also the brand name for their newly launched jewel ry l ine. The song “Hel lo Drama” c aptu res the ess ence of the girl’s lifes tyle and personalities. It is a pop-rock song wit h a hard driving guitar riff and angst fil led c horus mixed with a das h of girlish hope.

Nylon Pi nk is a multimedia sensation, they currently host their own self-ti tled show on .. (the firs t and fastest growing li ve streaming network) where t hey interac t with their fans and turn the spotl ight on like-minded artis ts.

Thei r newly launched jewelry line “Hel lo D rama Jewelry” is already garnering buzz and counts the rock band The Donnas as fans. It i s available at selec t boutiques and onli ne at http://www.hellodrama.net

Prior to Nylon Pink Kaila was a seasoned s ol o artist and a Myspace c el ebrity. She is a triple threat, an actress /model/s inger an d one of t he top girls on Myspace with over 9 million hits and 450K friends. She was pi cked

by Roll ing Stone Magazi ne in their annual HOT LIST as an artis t to watch out for in 2007. Her music has taken her all over the worl d and brought her t o open for Christina Milian and Amerie. She was pic ked by Stuff Magazine as one of th e 100 sexiest women online and h as appeared on c oun tless magazi ne covers, and appeared in Stuff, FHM Magazine, House of Ros es , and many others . She has hosted her own s how on .., MTV Asia and MTV CHI and al so hosted shows on Oc tane TV, Torque TV, and Ri pe TV. Kaila just s hot a supporting role in the movie Penthouse and was recognized for her supporti ng role in Fast and Fu rious 3 Tokyo Drift.

Ki t.E.Katt is a designer/ stylist whose pas t credits include design ing for Victoria’s Secret , Tonetto, La Bl anca.& Volc om. She has also des igned/st yl ed for musici ans and actors such as Weezer, Guns n’ Roses, Pu ssycat Dolls, Kiss, The Donnas, Hilary Duff, Rose Mcgowan and many others. Her desig ns have been feat ured in magazi nes s uch as Lucky Glamour, WWD, Kawai i, & Cosmo G irl. She rec ently part icipated in Los An gel es /New York Fas hion Week as a stylist and just launched her own clot hing line, Verona Krush, foc using on custom made, one of a kind corsets

MusIC: jazz/latin/blues

www.myspace.com/littlebigband Listen to: Count Basie Medley

SKIP SPIRO “AND, All That’s Good” SKIP SPIRO Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Valve Trombone/Bandleader Skip Spiro is a musician because he loves to play.

And if enthusiasm is infectious (and by the way, it is...), then get ready to catch an amazing show of big band music, old and new. Spiro is originally from New York where the family musical gene was passed on from Grandmother Rose (piano teacher) to father Stan (saxophonist and bandleader) to son Skip (trumpeter, flugelhornist, valve trombonist). At the age of 13, Skip was the youngest musician to be admitted to the Stan Kenton Summer Jazz Clinics at the University Of Connecticut. It was there that he was selected to play lead trumpet with the Herb Pomeroy Orchestra. At the age of 14 Skip put together his first band, a 15 piece jazz ensemble. Skip Spiro and The Rhythm Kings Orchestra went on to appear on The Merry Mailman and Chubby Jackson local New York television shows, as well as NBCs The Merv Griffin Show. Spiro continued as a very busy bandleader throughout high school playing weddings, jazz clubs, high school proms, and local beach clubs, appearing several times with jazz legend Maynard Ferguson. At the University of Massachusetts, Skip once again formed a large jazz ensemble that became very much in demand touring the New England area and was regularly featured on the UMass radio station WMUA. Over the years, Skip has continued as an active musician on the West Coast, having appeared with Spiral Staircase, Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers, The Wolfman Jack Show, and Tina Turner. Today's current version of the Skip Spiro Band is in the form of a Little Big Band. Comprised of 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 3 Saxes, and traditional rhythm section, the Little Big Band is big enough to put out a big band sound, yet small enough to allow for each player in the band to express his or her individual creativity. Skip sums it up by saying; I've never had more fun with a band than I am now. Each of the players in the group is extremely accomplished ensemble players as well as being very exciting soloists. And beyond that, they are just great people to work with. Wherever we appear, I believe that kind of group enthusiasm really comes through.

“ I've got a wonderful 10 piece jazz group (3 trumpets, 1 trombone, 3 Saxes, piano, bass, and drums).

This is a very young band comprised of some of the finest recent graduates of the best music universities in the country -- many of the most talented young players from University of North Texas, Berkeley School of Music, Cal State Northridge, UCLA, USC, the Eastman School of Music, etc ... are featured in my band. And, these musicians are not only accomplished ensemble players and exciting jazz soloists, but are also brilliant composers and arrangers. I'm very excited about the future of modern jazz because that's what my band represents.

In addition to performing jazz concerts, we also offer a full evening of dancing to the sounds of the big bands.

Recently played a very hip ballroom in Playa Del Rey -- filled the joint and packed the dance floor!” Best regards, Skip Spiro (661) 618-5745

MusIC: r&b

A. Smith “R&B Just Got A Little More Soulful�

A R&B based sound with a peppering of Hip Hop. A.Smiths arrangements pull from blues, jazz pop roots.

His unique vocals and dynamic melodies command a loyal following of fans and listeners. That you can clearly hear in "What it Do"!

Focusing on his craft is the center of A.Smiths world, however maintaining that professional and personal balance is a key component in his process. As someone who stays true to his roots and remembers his humble beginnings, A.Smith made his start in Watts, California and still represents.

www.myspace.com/scorpiosmith Listen to: Dancing in the Rain

MusIC: pop/Rock

www.myspace.com/ladysugarmusic Listen to: Dirty Face Photography by: Fallen Artist Photography

LADYSUGAR “Rocks Hottest New Sound Found In The City of Angels”

MusIC: p0p

www.myspace.com/roqcory Listen to: Tequila Moon

ROQ CORY “Go To ROQ CORY.COM ... For A Listening Treat” Roq Cory is one of th e most transc end en t p erformers of o ur time. His bold ent ertain ing style is pre eminen t a s he outst rips ra ce, comp etitio n, d ivisio n, gen re and socia l ra nk. He ha s been kn own t o pre sen t h is star like qua lit ie s on sta ge wit h ma ny t alen ted pe rformers, inclu ding th e la te, grea t Rick James. His au dien ce, of hun dred s of th ou sand s has va rie d from t he like s of Prince to Se al, to Tige r W o ods. He has performed his song and da nce sho ws fro m Mich ae l Jackso n’s Neve rla nd Ra nch , Disne yla nd , L os A ng eles La ker games, swa nk pa rt ie s an d clu bs. Ro q has also don e shows f or co rp orate gia nts such as Microsof t a nd Toyot a, as well television ap pea ra nce s, b illion aire priva te aff airs, an d co lle ge frat ernities.

An d now with his ever-enjo yed track re cord, Ro q Co ry is finally bursting fu rt her int o t he scen e with a memo ra ble, fu n-fille d pe rformanc e of a un ique , timele ss, hip -p op ular music. His ve lvet hammer strikes yo u with th e co nf id en t, sm oo th style of L ione l Ritchie on songs like Lo ve is A rt, an d Clos er while also givin g yo u t he qu irky hippn ess of Timba land in so ng s like Drive Y ou Crazy an d Flirtat io us. “G ro win g up in th e sa lad bo wl of L .A. ha s allowed me to gain diffe rent influ ence s from man y parts o f the wo rld, which fort un ately aff ects my music”, sa ys Roq . “Ideas for so ng s can come from an ywh ere, love , se x, p eop le, dreams, eve ryd ay life an d de at h. A nd on e of t he grea t t hing s is th at yo u can take on ch aracters out side of yourse lf .”

The so n of e ntert aine r pa re nts, Ro q Co ry has always bee n dest in ed fo r s tag e su ccess. My f ather was a sin ge r wh o performed wit h leg en ds. My mo the r wo rke d with Motown . B et we en tha t a nd lesso ns in classical mus ic, I rea lly deve lope d an ea r at a n early age.

An d I always lo ved th e f eelin g whe n peo ple re spo nd ed to my sin gin g an d da ncing so I us ed to ent ertain my scho ol mat es. I wo uld sing an d da nce in ac ade mic cla sses t o raise my grad e. Life is a st age !”

So now it is time f or th e in evitable arrival of Ro q Co ry. Ra nd omly sele cted from 100’s of his compo sitions , these en joyab le orig in al tracks take us on a ride . From se xu al eclipse to s elf a ccla mation s, o r ju st fin ding th at pa ra dise in th e art of love, Roq exp lo re s. “It ’s ama zin g ho w muc h yo u se e by just be ing in one place ,” says the glowing en tert aine r. “And now it is time t o explore the world.”

MusIC: r&B

www.myspace.com/ballonme Listen to: Angel Without Wings Photo by: Alejandro Funes

B All On Me “Angel Without Wings ... A MUST Listen” B All On Me, an artist born and raised in Los Angeles, began this musical journey at the young age of four when he sat in front of a piano for the first time. Since that day so long ago B has been in love with music. During his early teen years B began writing poems which were so good for his age; teachers as well as his fellow peers would ask him to recite one and would listen in awe.

At the age of fourteen he picked up his father's guitar and played a melody he would hear his father play and decided to master a new instrument. A year later he would learn to play bass and drums. At age seventeen he began producing music. It was difficult at first because he literally knew nothing about producing. One day he stumbled upon the MySpace page of an artist by the name of The Phantasm. He liked his music and decided to let him know. To his surprise he received a reply. He continued to talk to Phantom and the two artists offered each other help. Phantom taught producing while B taught the piano. Since then B All On Me began laying down his catchy melodies at a professional level. A romantic at heart B felt the best approach to music would be to spit about his love experiences, while occasionally dropping flows about any topic he's given. The artist, a charming young man, has always possessed a linguistic mastery that no doubt has helped him become the gifted lyricist he is. Not only is he an amazing lyricist, his ability to create beats and mix the right tracks is astounding. So talented is he in fact, that only a few months after graduating High School, one of his songs made it to the radio waves of Los Angeles. B All on Me's music reminds us of the deepest, most primal desires in our hearts and while tracks like "I Could Be Yours" may seem a bit self-serving, "Wish I Can Go Back" triggers us to remember a time when we first fell in love with that one perfect, unattainable person. No matter what emotion or memory he wishes to convey, we are truly lucky to be in for the ride. Though still fresh in the game you can expect this artist to go along way and one day you'll say “I knew about him before the fame.

MusIC: r&b

www.myspace.com/mariaferrer Listen to: The Real Thing

MARIA FERRER “LA Newest Shining Star�

Maria Ferrer has come a long way in the music scene. Growing up a military brat, Maria has been singing since the tender age of 7 and recorded and wrote her first demo at the age of 13. Since she could remember she was in love with music however did not come from a musical family. Maria took her God given dream and performed at local & school talent shows. Her first big gig in the music industry was writing for mega rap group Bone Thugs N Harmony. Barely in the 7th grade, the experience was a huge step in furthering her career. She learned more of the business side of music and wanted to further her education. She auditioned for the Las Vegas performing arts High School and was immediately accepted. After graduation, Maria moved to Los Angeles, CA. Without knowing a soul, she pushed to expose her music by struggling to pay for demos. At the age of 22, Maria Ferrer has had much success as an unsigned artist. Winner of the 2007 "Viewers Choice Award" at the It's My Nite Independent Music Awards, she writes and CoProduces all her own music. (Read Maria complete bio online at MySpace.COM)

MusIC: country

www.myspace.com/amandamccaffrey Listen to: Ain’t Gonna Let

AMANDA McCAFFREY “A Little Bit of LA Country & A Whole Lot of Talent” Amanda McCaffrey is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles. Having been born to baby boomers, she received an early education in music. From the time she was in the cradle, she sang along with her lullabies, which ran along the lines of “Rock Around The Clock,” not “Rock-A-Bye Baby.” Amanda begged her parents to get her an instrument from the time she was 6. She tried playing her home piano, but only three notes were in working order.

So, she got her music out by singing and making up songs. To her parents and neighbors delight, she serenaded anyone who came through her front door. By the age of eight she began training as a classical clarinetist and played in her school's orchestra. She also continued singing and joined her school's choir, where she was selected for small vocal ensembles each year. Through her teen years, she started listening to songwriting styles in addition to the overall music. Taking cues from her favorite artists, such as No Doubt's Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey, The Beatles, and Incubus, she began dabbling in song writing. (Read Amanda complete story at MySpace.COM)

MusIC: Comedy

www.myspace.com/theukulady Listen to: Jenna Bush is MYSpace Friend Photo by: Lennon

THESSALY LERNER “One Of A Kind In LA ... Now That’s Worth Checking Out” Thessaly Lerner, The Ukulady, blends improv, stand-up and musical-agility into a quirky cupcake of witticisms and genuine heart-on-a-sleeve entertainment! The comedic songstress has been featured on National Lampoon Radio, New York Ukulele festival, KPFK's “Uke Spotlight”, gay bars, comedy clubs, theaters, indiemusic venues, Pride and Fringe festivals and is a YouTube Partner with over 2 million hits.

Also known as the Voice of the Teen Girl in Electronic Arts “The Sims 2” video games, The Ukulady is often backed up by various toy instruments and other surprises! Her first album, Banned From Canters! arrived in 2008!

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The Ukulady February Schedule and Things: Valentine's Day is almost here! The Ukulady is thrilled to be featured singing an original song in a spendable greeting card on the awesome comedytastic www.jibjab.com Check out The Ukulady on Jibjab.com here: http://sendables.jibjab.com/category/valentines_day_sweet The Ukulady is thrilled to announce exciting music shows with Gabby La La, who formerly toured with Les Claypool of Primus! Gabby La La plays ukulele, accordian & sitar!

WHEN: Thursday, February 12th 6 9:30pm! WHERE: Downtown LA Artwalk's official free shuttle, Hazard's Pavilion! The Limo Bus rolls from 7th& Fig, Spring & Main, hitting the art galleries, FIDM & more! Special guests may include Heath! Waxflight, Riegel & Blatt & Luna Angel!

The Ukulady & Gabby Lala will be performing Monday, February 9th at 10pm at George Earth's Talk Show at Hyperion Tavern!

1941 Hyperion Blvd in Silver lake x from Casita Del Campo!

The Ukulady will be performing 25 69 Magnetic Love Songs Tribute Cover Show with the fabulous Waxflight (formerly of Elephant 6!) on the March 12th Art walk Shuttle…stay tuned..!

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The Ukulady has new songs & videos often at www.youtube.com/ThessalyLerner and www.TheUkulady.com where you can join her mailing list.

The Ukulady & Nanny are posting their adventures at www.zannel.com - join up and follow The Ukulady & Nanny, in LA Stories! The Ukulady will appear on Nickelodeon's summer game show, Brain Surge! Stay tuned! (If you know your monthly schedule let us know and we will post that information here your fans)

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