Tuesday, July 29, 2008

LUCY NEALE on Strictly Confidential - DATE ANOUNCED: August 14, 2008

LUCY NEALE on Strictly Condfidential
- DATE ANNOUNCED: AUGUST 14, 2008
9 PM EASTERN - 6PM PACIFIC

DISCO AUDIOPHILES WOULD KNOW LUCY FROM PROJECTS LIKE “From Here To Eternity” by Giorgio and “Once Upon A Time” by Donna Summer. She has also worked with Harry Thumann and penned “American Express” and also tracks from his “Bahamas” project.

Hear some of the most incredible stories about singing in the 70’s ever!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LUCY - CLICK HERE

Monday, July 28, 2008

"Mingle With The Night" - Jessica Williams - VIDEO SHOOT - 7/27/08


Jessica Williams ("Queen Of Fools", "Gamble On Your Love", "Lipservice", "Love and Desire", "Cassanova", "These Boots Are Made For Walking"....)

"Mingle With The Night" is Jessica Williams' hot new single on Paradax Records. On Sunday, July 27 I was fortunate enough to have the video project in my hands.

Here are shots from that shoot.

A special thanks to Dwayne Taylor, Jessica Williams, John Williams, Ken Emmons (my wonderful partner), Dale and Chaz (Martini's Above Fourth) for allowing the use of their beautiful restaurant and lounge, Dale Switzer, Lou Marotta, Gabby, Dora, Kevin and Kelly, Gary of Golden Lodestar Productions, and all who participated in the shooting of this video production.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

“Supernature” by Cerrone – Video Mix by Glenn Rivera




Cerrone’s 1977 tour de force, “Supernature” is still considered one of the finest electronic disco compositions. It is.

With his mastermind and talented musicians, Cerrone created an album, which marked the coming of disco in its perfect form. This track has been reworked and re-recorded, but never with the same impact as the original.

I have taken the song and paired it with the 1977-film “Island Of Dr. Moreau” starring Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel, Richard Basehart and Barbara Carrera. The theme is obviously in the same vein as being the demise of mans idea for controlling nature.

This video mix touches closely at a time when technology allows us to see how nature exists along side of us – and not for us.

Dedicated to Rick in Lincoln City, Oregon

Featuring scenes from the 1977 film “Island Of Dr. Moreau” – RENT THE DVD!
Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons

Friday, July 25, 2008

LISTEN TO DEBBIE JACOBS-ROCK - on STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

LISTEN TO DEBBIE JACOBS-ROCK
RECORDED LIVE ON STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
THURSDAY, JULY 24th 2008
with Host, Peter Godbold

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Special thank to Debbie for being kind of enough to appear on the show - and a very special thanks to Carnell for assisting me in setting up this program.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential! TONIGHT! Thursday, July 24th 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Start:     Jul 24, '08 06:00a
Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential!

with host, Peter Godbold
Thursday, July 24th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Debbie Jacobs hit the disco scene in 1979 with her album, "Undercover Lover" - the title track along with "Don't You Want My Love", and "Hot Hot (Give It All You Got)" are now apart of disco history.

"High On Your Love" and "Maybe This Time" are follow up tracks that Debbie have given her talents to and made the dance community forever indebted to her talents.

Join Peter Godbold and Debbie Jacobs-Rock on Thursday, July 24th - 6 PM Pacific, 9 PM Eastern for this wonderful opportunity to learn more about her life and music.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

"Stand" by Flamingo Orkestra featuring Cynthia Manley




Cynthia Manley joins Flamingo Orchestra on a cover of Sly Stone's classic, "Stand" - this is Cynthia's first video which received rotation on various video channels.

Great 80's flashback!

Lucy Neale - COMING SOON ON STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL!

DISCO AUDIOPHILES
YOU DO NOT WANT
TO MISS THIS ONE!

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED!


LEARN MORE ABOUT LUCY - CLICK HERE

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Disco Release, Club and Business Ads


Asha Puthli is an Indian-born singer, songwriter, producer and actress.

Best recognized for her daredevil vocals on the "Science Fiction" album by jazz iconoclast Ornette Coleman, Asha Puthli has recorded ten solo albums for labels like EMI, CBS/Sony, and RCA. She is a 'world music' pioneer and an intrepid cosmopolite.

Her recordings, which span styles like blues, pop, rock, soul, funk, disco, and techno, have been produced by the likes of Del Newman (Elton John, Cat Stevens), and Teo Macero (Miles Davis, Vernon Reid). A quick glance at some of the artists with whom she has recorded, sung or shared the stage is a testament to her eclecticism: Lionel Hampton, Alice Coltrane, Barry White, Dewey Redman, Grace Jones, Charlie Haden, Sonny Rollins, Bill Laswell, Patti Smith, Cy Coleman, Don Cherry, Freddie Hubbard, Duke Ellington, Roy Ayers, Tom Jones, The Rolling Stones, The Pointer Sisters, Ashford & Simpson and Django Reinhardt.


Monday, July 21, 2008

Medium Rare Exclusives available now or coming soon:

Medium Rare Exclusives available now or coming soon:

Linda Clifford - How Long - Brand new single from the fabulous Linda Clifford produced by Rick Gianatos with remixes by DJ Paul Goodyear and Davidson Ospina.

Linda Clifford - The Linda Clifford catalogue - All nine of Linda's classic albums, remastered, along with rare bonus tracks - most available on CD for the first time!

Connie Champagne - Brand New Me ~ Connie Champagne Sings the Dusty Springfield Songbook - Her new CD coinciding with her current hit live show at the New Conservatory Theatre.

Esther Phillips - Alone Again, Naturally - Grammy nominated album from 1973 - remastered for first time on CD!

Wing - Too Much Heaven - The incomparable Wing releases her 15th CD! Using her unique talents to celebrate the music of the Bee Gees. And finally back in stock - Dancing Queen - Wing Sings ABBA!

Jessica Williams - Mingle With the Night - The disco diva is back with a brand new dance single! With 7 DJ friendly mixes for a special price of only $2.99!

And make sure you check out these great events going on now and coming up soon:

Disco Divas: Unplugged and Amp'd Up!

Michael Williams and Medium Rare Music, in association with Rrazz Productions, are pleased to announce a new, monthly series at the nation's hottest new showroom, The Rrazz Room, at the Hotel Nikko, in San Francisco.

Featuring some of the legendary divas of dance music in a nightclub setting, singing all the hits that took them to the top of the charts as well as a few musical surprises.

The party starts with Disco Happy Hour from 5 PM until 7 PM, with cocktail specials, delicious light fare (from Anzu Restaurant) and featuring guest DJ's playing classic and underground disco/dance music and videos. Then, at 7 PM, the real party starts when our divas hit the stage!

For information and tickets, go to www.TheRrazzRoom.com and check back often as more divas are added in the coming months. Get your tickets early as seating is limited!

The series starts off with a bang September 29, when the legendary Linda Clifford arrives during Folsom Street Fair weekend! And making the annual Trocadero Transfer party  (www.remembertheparty.com) complete, the one and only Pamala Stanley returns to San Francisco October 13.


     Linda Clifford
      September 29

      Linda Clifford has made an indelible mark in music history and ranks among the best  classic soul singers as well as being a legendary Disco Diva. With Grammy and American Music Award nominations, gold records and over 25 hit singles on the Dance, R&B and Pop charts - six of those spending a total of 13 weeks in the #1 spot.  Working with other musical legends like Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes and Gil Askey, Linda created such classics as "If My Friends Could See Me Now", "Red Light" (from the movie Fame), "Shoot Your Best Shot" and "Runaway Love". As a singer, songwriter and actress, Linda has electrified audiences with her music and amazing live performances in sold-out shows around the world and in front of millions on TV and film.
     www.TheLindaClifford.com

     Pamala Stanley
      October 13

      With 5 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Dance charts, Pamala Stanley's first was "This Is Hot!", which she co-wrote with Tony Award winner, David Zippel in 1979 when Pamala was among the final few that were up for the role of Eva Peron in the original "Evita". With her recording career taking off, the hits kept coming throughout the 80's with the classics "I Don't Want To Talk About It" and "Coming Out Of Hiding", which was also featured on MTV, Showtime and in film. Known for her captivating live shows, she was always a favorite at San Francisco's famed Trocadero Transfer and her current one woman show has been playing to standing room only crowds throughout the world. 
www.PamalaStanley.com
      
FRENCHIE DAVIS
This Tuesday, July 22
Thru Saturday, August 2

Frenchie Davis, the former "American Idol" contestant who made her Broadway debut in "Rent", and will star in the national tour of "Ain't Misbehavin'" in the fall, plays San Francisco's premiere night club for a very limited engagement.


      Get Your Tickets NOW!
      Click here for FRENCHIE DAVIS TICKETS

      Tickets for FRENCHIE DAVIS
      are available
      by phoning TicketWeb at 866-468-3399,
      by going to The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko
      any day after 2:00pm,
      by visiting www.TheRrazzRoom.com,
      or by simply clicking here: FRENCHIE DAVIS TICKETS.
    

Connie Champagne -
BRAND NEW ME
Connie Champagne Sings the Dusty Springfield Songbook
July 18-August 10
Fri & Sat, 8:00 pm;
Sun: 2:00 pm.

Connie Champagne brings her astonishing talents to the music made famous by Dusty Springfield, a perfect pairing of singer and songs. Audiences who only know her as an interpreter of Judy Garland will discover a brand new Champagne. Arrangements and accompaniment by Joe Collins, written and directed by Allen Sawyer, the team responsible for Encore Judy and Goodbye Yellowbrick Road.. For more information, visit The New Conservatory Theatre website.


Help Is On the Way  - August 3, 2008

The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation's annual benefit and gala always present one of the BEST concerts and parties of the year, featuring an all-star cast - benefiting local AIDS charities. This year, join Kimberley Locke, Ricki Lake, Bruce Vilanch, Maureen McGovern, Rita Moreno, Jai Rodriguez, Marilu Henner, Paula West and many others.

For information and tickets - www.reaf.org

Bay Area Cabaret  - Broadway and All That Jazz

Bay Area Cabaret has just announced their exciting new season, featuring a list of Medium Rare best-sellers and favorites! Including David Burnham, Christine Andreas, Barbara Cook, Nnenna Freelon, Christine Ebersole and Ann Hampton Callaway.

For information and tickets - www.bayareacabaret.com

Enjoy the music!

The Guys at Medium Rare
2310 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-255-7273

Disco Images




"Want Ads" - The Honeycombs




Label: Hot Wax Records
Released: 1971
Produced and Written by G. Perry

"Valley Of The Dolls" - Dionne Warwick




Scepter Records
Released: 1968
Producer - Burt Bacharach and Hal David

"Troglodyte" - The Jimmy Castor Bunch




RCA Victor
Released: 1972
Arranged By - G. Thomas* , J. Castor*
Producer - Castor-Pruitt Productions
Written-By - Castor Bunch

"Shake Me Wake Me" - The Four Tops




Tamla Motown
Released: 02 Feb 1966
Producer - Holland & Dozier
Written By - Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Jr. and Lamont Dozier

"Respect Yourself"/"I'll Take You There" - The Staple Singers




Stax Records
Released: 1971
Producer - Al Bell
Written-By - Rice and Ingram

"Push & Pull" - Rufas Thomas




Stax Records
Arranged By - Carl Hampton
Producer - Al Bell , Tom Nixon
Written-By - Rufus Thomas

"Outta Space" - Billy Preston




Released: 1988

"Mr. Big Stuff" - Jean Knight




Stax Records
Released: Mar 1971
Producer, Arranged By - Wardell Quezergue
Produced for Malaco Productions, A Division of Malaco Inc.
Written-By - Carrol Washington, Joe Broussard and Ralph Williams

"I Got Cha" - Joe Tex




Dial Records
Released: 1972
Producer - Buddy Killen
Written-By - J. Tex*


"25 Miles" by Edwin Starr




Tamla Motown
Released: Sep 1968
Producer [Producers] - Fuqua & Bristol
Written-By - E. Starr* , H. Fuqua / J. Bristol*

Misc Pictures from a Digital Trunk #2


In the San Francisco atrium

Misc Pictures from a Digital Trunk #1


This is my younger sister (baby of the family), Annette

"Airplane" - "Snort"




Another funny moment from one of the cleverest and craziest films.

"Sparkle" - "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"




Three sisters (Sister and the Sisters) from Harlem who become singers. Sister (Lonette McKee) becomes involved with drugs and Sparkle(Irene Cara) ends up being the one who gets famous. This movie tells about how drugs ruined Sister's relationships and eventually ended her life. It is also about the relationship between Sparkle and Philip Michael Thomas.

"Sparkle" - "What Can I Do With This Feeling"




Three sisters (Sister and the Sisters) from Harlem who become singers. Sister (Lonette McKee) becomes involved with drugs and Sparkle(Irene Cara) ends up being the one who gets famous. This movie tells about how drugs ruined Sister's relationships and eventually ended her life. It is also about the relationship between Sparkle and Philip Michael Thomas.

I Love Lucy: "Women From Mars"




We have all seen this so man times - but it is still one of my all-time favorite Lucy moments.

Cerrone - "Hysteria" - LIVE!




Video: 'Ain't That Just Like A Woman' - Rita and Roy




This is a video I shot with a coupe of talented friend, Len and Chris (alias Rita and Roy) back on Halloween 2002.

It is actually a B-side to a 1981 Canadian 12" single on Matra Records (the A-side was "Lisa, Lisa" by Body Heat) and I always thought it was the campiest song - so years later decided to bring it to life!

"Kentucky Fried Movie" - Clip 3: "Lingering Odors"




Anyone who has seen this 1977 film knows how crazy it was!

And it was directed by John Landis (Michael Jackson's "Thriller") - I know it is dated - but still deserves a chuckle.

"Kentucky Fried Movie" - Clip 2: Adorable Gerbil"




Anyone who has seen this 1977 film knows how crazy it was!

And it was directed by John Landis (Michael Jackson's "Thriller") - I know it is dated - but still deserves a chuckle.

"Kentucky Fried Movie" - Clip 1 - "Catholic High School Girls In Trouble"







Anyone who has seen this 1977 film knows how crazy it was!

And it was directed by John Landis (Michael Jackson's "Thriller") - I know it is dated - but still deserves a chuckle.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

San Diego Pride 2008


On our way to see Mary Wilson (at San Diego Pops) on Friday

Many picture from San Diego Pride 2008 - Featured is our vet (Disco and Boogie's doctors) Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital - and Dr. Acosta and Dr. Berg who are the doctors and friends! They are incredible - and their staff is outstanding. They take part in the parade every year.

The rest are shots around town during the parade.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

TONIGHT! Amuka (aka Sheila Brody) LIVE on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, August 7th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Start:     Aug 7, '08 6:00p



AMUKA (aka Sheila Brody) - LIVE on Strictly Confidential - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th
EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC

With host, Peter Godbold

Club diva and messenger of Club Music, Amuka joins Peter for an in depth conversation on her career and her music.

DON'T MISS IT!

GO AMUKA'S WEBSITE!
AMUKA ON MYSPACE
GO TO STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
LOG INTO SHOW

When songwriter and vocalist Amuka (Sheila Brody) sings, she transports to another place, as each chord of her voice touches a tender zone in the heart. Her tone is familiar - her words too, as they stir deep down in the soft part of your wounded soul. She makes your heart joyful, makes you shout, as she disperses soothing medicine to make everything alright through lyrics in which she tells the story of a woman whose spirit cannot be broken. They are stories we can all relate to.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, July 24th 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Debbie Jacobs-Rock live on Strictly Confidential!

with host, Peter Godbold
Thursday, July 24th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

Debbie Jacobs hit the disco scene in 1979 with her album, "Undercover Lover" - the title track along with "Don't You Want My Love", and "Hot Hot (Give It All You Got)" are now apart of disco history.

"High On Your Love" and "Maybe This Time" are follow up tracks that Debbie have given her talents to and made the dance community forever indebted to her talents.

Join Peter Godbold and Debbie Jacobs-Rock on Thursday, July 24th - 9 PM Pacific, 6 PM Eastern for this wonderful opportunity to learn more about her life and music.

 

GO TO STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
LOG INTO SHOW 

 

Saturday, July 12, 2008

RESCHEDULED! Amuka (aka Sheila Brody) LIVE on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, August 7th - 9 PM Eastern, 6 PM Pacific

RESCHEDULED!

AMUKA (aka Sheila Brody) - LIVE on Strictly Confidential - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th
EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC

With host, Peter Godbold

Club diva and messenger of Club Music, Amuka joins Peter for an in depth conversation on her career and her music.

DON'T MISS IT!

GO AMUKA'S WEBSITE!
AMUKA ON MYSPACE
GO TO STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
LOG INTO SHOW

When songwriter and vocalist Amuka (Sheila Brody) sings, she transports to another place, as each chord of her voice touches a tender zone in the heart. Her tone is familiar - her words too, as they stir deep down in the soft part of your wounded soul. She makes your heart joyful, makes you shout, as she disperses soothing medicine to make everything alright through lyrics in which she tells the story of a woman whose spirit cannot be broken. They are stories we can all relate to.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Boogie and Disco - ARE BACK!!!




My best friends having a good time and amusing us :)

VINCENT CAPRETTA: Live on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, July 10TH - 9 PM EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC

Start:     Jul 10, '08 6:00p
End:     Jul 10, '08 8:00p



Ecstasy Records Recording Artist

VINCENT CAPRETTA

Live on Strictly Confidential with host, Peter Godbold

His new single, "I Am What I Am" and "I Will Survive" are not just covers - they are statements!

Find out more about Vincent and a world that is changing with more colours than the rainbow can display!

VINCENT CAPRETTA: Live on Strictly Confidential! Thursday, July 10TH - 9 PM EASTERN, 6 PM PACIFIC

Ecstasy Records Recording Artist

VINCENT CAPRETTA

Live on Strictly Confidential with host, Peter Godbold

His new single, "I Am What I Am" and "I Will Survive" are not just covers - they are statements!

Find out more about Vincent and a world that is changing with more colours than the rainbow can display!

 

VISIT VINCENT'S CD RELEASE WEBSITE
GO TO STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
LOG INTO SHOW

Friday, July 4, 2008