Apr
13
2011

The Most Disgusting Video on YouTube – 6 year old gets TSA Patdown.

This is just wrong.

Apr
13
2011

How Philip Nelson’s are there?

I’ve all ways wondered just how many people share my name. The mystery is solved!

HowManyOfMe.com
Logo There are
469
people with my name in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Apr
9
2011

Cali Lewis gives TriCaster some love!

Cali Lewis, one of the most influential women on the internet, is really pushing her shows to the next level with TriCaster. In this edition of GeekBeat.TV, Cali gives us some SERIOUS LOVE and talks about how they are using TriCaster for their live events and for WebBeat.TV. Last story of the show.

Thanks for your awesomeness Cali and Pelpina!!

Apr
8
2011

SXSW4Japan gets coverage from WOAI’s “San Antonio Living”

The WOAI morning show, “San Antonio Living” did a shout out for the SXSW4Japan album. All proceeds from this project go directly to the Red Cross!

If you would like to purchased the benefit album click HERE

Apr
7
2011

Article: San Antonio Business Journal – NewTek exec croons on album benefiting Japan

The lone San Antonio musician featured on a live album from South By Southwest to benefit Japan is not George Strait or Flaco Jiménez.

In fact, you likely never have heard of singer Philip Nelson, an executive at NewTek, which is based in the Alamo City.

Read the full article HERE

Apr
6
2011

Camille Cortinas “Save Your Breath”

I’m excited to share with you a music video from one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Camille Cortinas. “Save Your Breath” comes from her latest album “Taken Apart”

Check out and buy her album below!

Apr
5
2011

SXSW4JAPAN Live Webcast & Album to Support Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Effort

In response to the devastation of the 9.0 earthquake on March 11th, which has left countless dead and homeless across Japan and the Pacific region, SXSW, NewTek, Livestream and HANSON are working together to rally support from the music industry for disaster relief.

The flagship event, a 12-hour live telecast to galvanize support for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund held during the SXSW Music festival in Austin, Texas, was pulled together in less than 48 hours. Recruiting 40 artists performing more than 60 songs, and viewed by people in 149 countries, the livestream was such a resounding success that the telecast is set to be re-streamed in partnership with AOL and Myspace on Tuesday April 5th at noon CT.

SXSW4Japan hosted by Hanson

In the short period of the initial campaign, which was started at the SXSW Interactive Event with the original launch of SXSW4Japan.org, online donations have topped $100,000, plus a much larger amount that was directed straight to the American Red Cross via their national text donation number.

Hanson meets TriCaster

Many more artists are contributing to the re-broadcast and resulting benefit album, which is available for purchase digitally on Amazon.com today, Tuesday April 5th. These rare and intimate performances include John “JoJo” Hermann of Widespread Panic, North Missisppi Allstars, The Boxer Rebellion, The Hours, Michael Stipe, HANSON, Ben Folds, An Horse, Natasha Bedingfield, Ozomatli, Alpha Rev, Anna Nalick, Charlie Mars, Cary Brothers, Michelle Branch, Bowling For Soup, Rooney, Amanda Palmer, Andrew WK, Taylor Locke And The Roughs, Jimmy Gnecco, Imani Coppola, Tracy Bonham and more.

On the webcast I performed the song, “Unwind Our Hearts” written by New Orleans singer/songwriter, Paul Sanchez.

Philip Nelson on SXSW4Japan Webcast

For further information on SXSW4Japan contact:
Ken Weinstein at Big Hassle – 212-619-1360, weinstein@bighassle.com.

For further information on TriCaster contact:
Germaine Williams at NewTek – 210-370-8216, gwilliams@newtek.com

Apr
4
2011

Texas Lottery jingle opens doors for Dallas folk singer

Dallas folk artist, Camille Cortinas to follow in footsteps of Americana legends that have played Music City Roots.


Nashville, TN – March 28, 2011 – Camille Cortinas will be featured as an emerging artist during the April 20, 2011 episode of Music City Roots.
“Camille was discovered after being the voice behind the popular Texas Lottery «Lucky Day» campaign,” said Music City Roots, Executive Producer, Todd Mayo. “Her voice connected with the radio listeners of Texas and we are excited to bring her music to a worldwide audience on Music City Roots.”

Camille Cortinas to appear on Music City Roots

“Roots is the perfect outlet for my music,” said Camille Cortinas. “Sharing the stage with Jim Lauderdale and knowing that legends like the Doobie Brothers, Ricky Scaggs, Brandi Carlile have all appeared on this stage, makes this a dream come true.”

Show Details:
Date: April 20, 2011
Venue: Loveless Café Barn
Address: 8400 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
Performance time: 7:00 pm
About Camille Cortinas debut solo album “Taken Apart”
Produced By: Eric Neal
Recorded at Sunquist Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Mark Hallman at The Congress House Studio
Camille’s musical style uses storytelling and personal experiences to create a human connection that appeals to audiences of young and old, and her captivating voice smiles through the speakers. While her music remains upbeat, her songwriting finds its way through melancholy and melds into a hopeful and optimistic future. It’s learning to let go of the heartbreaks and find the happiness that life can bring.
For the most update tour/press information please go to www.camillecortinas.com and look for her first solo album on cdbaby and itunes.

About Music City Roots
Music City Roots has been hailed as “truly extraordinary” and “the greatest live radio in America” by journalists who have visited and artists who’ve played the Roots stage. The Nashville Scene recently named the Loveless Barn and the show as Nashville’s Best New Roots Music Venue, “akin to what the Opry must have been like 60 years ago.” The program has also established itself as a trusted curator for excellence in Americana music, with appearances by Emmylou Harris, Sam Bush, Mike Farris, Ricky Skaggs, Mountain Heart, Cherryholmes, Dex Romweber, Roger McGuinn and many more. Roots has become a trusted brand partner that has done everything in its power to extol its valued sponsors, including Nissan, Whole Foods Markets, Vietti Chili, Ascend Federal Credit Union and The Nature Conservancy.

Mar
31
2011

U.S. consumers face “serious” inflation in the months ahead

USA Today posted an article that should serve as a WAKUP CALL to Americans.

U.S. consumers face “serious” inflation in the months ahead for clothing, food and other products, the head of Wal-Mart’s U.S. operations warned Wednesday.

The world’s largest retailer is working with suppliers to minimize the effect of cost increases and believes its low-cost business model will position it better than its competitors.
Still, inflation is “going to be serious,” Wal-Mart U.S. CEO Bill Simon said during a meeting with USA TODAY’s editorial board. “We’re seeing cost increases starting to come through at a pretty rapid rate.”

We all need to get ready for major changes to our lifestyle in the coming months. The out of control spending by the US government is finally going to hit home. The sad part is that these price increase will hit the low income families the hardest! Scary times ahead!

Mar
29
2011

Behind the scenes at Streamin’ Garage

Mike Rotman and his Streamin’ Garage are pioneers in the internet television revolution! Check out Cali Lewis’ SXSW interview with Mike about he is helping change the landscape of entertainment.