To my West Coast colleagues. My artist Jann Klose and a range of people from show biz, including young Hollywood are taking part in the First Annual NO BULL Red Carpet Music Showcase on February 1. Below is more info on this event organized by young actress Hayley Gripp (http://hayleyelizabethgripp.com/)
What better way to promote anti bullying than through music? The Great American NO BULL Challenge and Hayley Gripp will hold its 1st annual “NO BULL Music Showcase” charity event at The Joint Hollywood, February 1st 2014, from 6:30pm until 9:30 p.m. In attendance will be many celebrities as well as The NO BULL guys who have spoken to over 50K students about anti-bullying.
The Joint is at 8771 W. PIco Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035
Admission is $15. in advance and $20. at the door.
It is advisable to get tickets in advance.
Each artist has their own ticket link, Jann's is at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/527657/jannKloseBand
Other artists performing are Galvanized Souls, Misi Stomber, Lexi, False Puppet and Breaking Tempo.
People who attend will get a chance to hear amazing artists, many of which have been bullied themselves, learn about the Great American NO BULL Challenge and learn how to empower themselves and others to stand up to bullying. Bullying is a chain reaction; once you break that chain anything is possible!
ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN NO BULL CHALLENGE
The Great American NO BULL Challenge inspires millions of teens each year to take a stand against bullying in their communities and around the globe. NO BULL is a social action non-profit organization that offers youth the opportunity to promote digital responsibility, leadership and social change using creativity, the power of peer-to-peer education, and the magic of filmmaking by creating short films or Public Service Announcements. NO BULL’s Teen Video Awards celebrates and promotes all those involved who brave the Challenge and stand up for change for the most important issues of our time.
I first met David Gotay at a recording session in 2000. I had been
living in New York for two years. I had just graduated from Manhattan
School of Music and was trying to make my way as a freelance musician.
At the session, we instantly hit it off. We were part of a string
quartet accompanying the band Illuminati, a well known jam band in New
York. I was impressed with David's musicianship and his sense of humor
and warmth. We stayed in touch over the years and played in many
orchestras and recording sessions together. When I was asked to form a
rock string quartet to play private events, David was my first choice
for cello. He had amazing classical chops and a great sense of groove,
nurtured by his love of funk and hip hop, which he obsessively listened
to growing up in the Bronx in the 80's. He would be the first guy I call
whenever I need a cellist for a recording session.
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