Friday, October 28, 2011

Hoots and Howls was (dare I say) A Howling Success…

Artist Spotlight of the week!

Introducing BADMAN!

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We’d like to welcome a new addition to the Eclipse family, BADMAN! Originally hailing from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, they formed in 2008 and quickly became the island’s “Mightiest Band”. With sold out shows, and radio support they decided it was time to take it to the states. BADMAN has just recently relocated to St. Augustine, and we’re happy they did! Bringing their rock/reggae/dance originals to the mainland for a nice change of pace! They’ve had a busy summer touring the Southeast, and are now headed back to “The Rock” for four amazing shows!

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BADMAN is scheduled to start production on their new album here at Eclipse Studios starting in November. They currently have an eight song self titled demo available on iTunes. Check them out on Facebook to stay tuned in for more updates, and tour info on BADMAN!

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(below) Hoots and Howls.  Hundreds of people came down with their pets and many worth-while animal rights organizations benefited.  Eclipse ran the music stage and the 1st act was “Penguin Teeth” (below)

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The 2nd act was “Seaweed” (below)

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(below) Jim with festival organizer Delilla Harts

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The 3rd act was “Capt. Hook”

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The closing act was Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards, who are in the process of finishing their 3rd CD at Eclipse

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Dr. Bill Hunt was in the studio recording “Silent Night” for our 10nth annual Charity CD

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Doctor Bill says his older son, Will Hunt, is the REAL musician in the family! Check him out in the Nov 2011 issue of DRUM! and on the new Evanesence CD.

http://www.facebook.com/EvPhilippines

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Bill Sabo, Elizabeth Roth and Jim Carpenter  recording their song for the holiday CD

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New Eclipse Interns Cellus and Stacey

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Kurt Johnston and Ray Kayanak recording a song Ray wrote specifically to close this years Holiday CD.  Ray has written many songs for the projects over the years

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John McGee sporting an original Eclipse T-Shirt from 11 years ago!

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Inga and St. Augustine Jazz Society President, Jack Pierson

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Lee Hunter and Arvid Smith recording their holiday song.  They have contributed to many of our records

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Annette Danielson, Director of the “St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts” was in the studio recording “Christmas Angels” for the Holiday CD.

Check out her spread in “Ignition Magazine”

http://www.ignitionstaug.com

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Upcoming Events

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October 29th (Saturday) 5-9p.m.

SACSPA Uptown Saturday Night Costume Party and Open House Jam

on 214 San Marco Ave.

SACSPA special Gift Drawing

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November 6th, (Sunday) Veteran Show

Pre Show- 1:30-2:30pm Coquina Band and Morry Duenow

Veteran Show 2:30-4:30pm Location: Anastasia Baptist Church

3:30pm Boys and Girls Club Choir and SACSPA Students

SACSPA table and silent auction before, during and after event.

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November 19th, Noon-7pm

Kids Rock The Nation

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

9:30am-7pm SACSPA Table w/ membership drive and registration

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December 2nd, 7pm

Coquina Chorale and SACSPA Christmas Show

Coquina Crossings Clubhouse

Special Drawing

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January 27th 6pm

Gala Event w/Florida Pro Musica

Silent Auction
Coquina Crossings Clubhouse

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February 2012 TBA

SACSPA Recital

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Sponsor a CHILD!

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St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts (SACSPA) is a non-profit 501c3 organization located in St. Augustine, FL.

We seek to find and nurture the spirit of creativity and talent that lies within every child in our community.

SACSPA is currently seeking scholarship funding.  This would provide private instruction for the motivated and gifted yet needy student.  Perhaps you would be able to sponsor a child as a Christmas Gift or Sponsor a program.

visit http://www.sacspa.org

or

214 San Marco Ave.

Suite 1

St. Augustine, FL. 32086

sacspa@gmail.com

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Kids Rock The Nation Bandfest!  Don’t miss it!

Buy your tickets at the link below:

staugamp.sjcvenues.com Kids Rock The Nation Bandfest

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Friday, October 21, 2011

It's That Time Again...

The Annual Holiday Charity CD to benefit the “Empty Stocking Fund” is well under way. Check out some of the very talented artists on this years (the 10nth year!) CD

(below) Barefoot Davis came all the way from the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and wrote a song specially for the CD.

Zan, DJ Rob, Barefoot Davis, Jonathan and Jim

Barefoot Davis and the gang at Eclipse

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In the studio at Eclipse Recording Company

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Barefoot Davis recording

(below) Audio Engineer Zan

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(below) Michael Elias added Mandolin for Barefoot “Viking” Davis

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(below) John Dickie and Michael Elias imitating fish

John Dickie and Michael Elias at Eclipse

(below) The Board of Directors of the“Friends of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre” meeting to plan world domination

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(below) Dr. Bill Hunt recording “Silent Night”

Dr. Bill Hunt at Eclipse Recording Company

(below) Michael “Canine” Howard recording Jingle Bells

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(below) Malt Shoppe Memories

Malt Shoppe Memories at Eclipse Recording Company

(below) “3 Headed Stepchild” and Mickey Cash recording “Christmas in Florida”

3-Headed Step-Child with Mickey Cash at Eclipse Recording Comp

(below) Jeff Chapman

Jeff Chapman at Eclipse Recording Company

(below) John Daly

John Daly at Eclipse Recording Company

(below) Jamie Harris

Jamie Harris at Eclipse Recording Company

(below) Kevin Eldridge

Kevin Eldridge at Eclipse Recording Company

(below) JD Dunlap

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