About carlosdreamsandcreates

I am a Freelance Entertainment Technology Professional. I specialize in Lighting, Sound, Video and Stagehand Technician and Crew work. I believe I am where I am today because I live to create and create to live. So being also a Musician/Songwriter/Photographer/Lyricist and traversing through this site I feel that press is a great platform for me to not only place ideas...but someplace to call a creative home... Eat, drink and create!!

(((transcend the core))) 2013!!!

(((transcend the core)))

 

carlos thechords

 

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‘MOVES THE WATERS’ LIVE AT THE BLUE ROOM!!! 1/25/13!!

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Alt/acousticians ‘MOVES THE WATERS‘ trip back over to the BLUE ROOM in SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY to play some originals, variations on ‘TRANSCEND THE CORE‘ tracks and some of their fav covers.

Tix are $10

This rad spot has a impeccable sounding live setup, stage and atmosphere. Also ripping drink specials and hospitality.

900 PM MOVES THE WATERS
945 PM COVER HER FACE
1030 PM ANOTHER DISTRACTION
1115 PM ANTISTASIS
1200AM VEINS

Cheers
on and on!!!

Bluecollar_Blogger!!!

…moves the waters… LIVE @ OTTO’S SHRUNKEN HEAD 12/23/12.

‘moves the waters’ side project of ‘transcend the core’ played the Christmas Eve’s Eve Show at Otto’s Shrunken Head 12/23/12. The live music event was part of Frank Wood’s ongoing Wind Down Sundays.

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MTW performed ‘Season’ ‘keeping score’ (TTC track), ‘Beautifully Break’ (Socialies, MindStep) ‘Silhouette’s Speak’ (TTC) and ‘About a Girl’ (Nirvana).

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Fun times and moments were had for the recieved pair, their friends and new fans. Their live adventures continue at the Blue Room 1/25/13 and Otto’s Shrunken Head again 2/24/13. Please check out their facebook, reverbnation and youtube for updates.

Cheers!!
on and on
Bluecollar_Blogger

‘MOVES THE WATERS’ LIVE AT CHRISTMAS EVE’S EVE @ OTTO’S SHRUNKEN HEAD 12/23/12!!!

tuning the heart machine backstage at the majesty loft in new jersey.

FRANK WOOD’S XMAS EVE’S EVE A PRODUCT OF HIS POPULAR ‘WIND DOWN SUNDAYS’…DECEMBER 23RD!!

IN THE ‘TIKI LOUNGE’ AT ONE OF THE COOLEST PLACES TO PLAY IN NYC IN MY OPINION AT OTTO’S SHRUNKEN HEAD!!!

HERE’S THE SCOOP!

NO COVER
DOORS OPEN AT 4PM WITH HAPPY HOUR INCLUDING $5 BLOODY MARY’S FROM 4PM – 8PM. WHOA!!!

6:00PM
TBA

6:45PM
MOVES THE WATERS
(https://www.facebook.com/movesthewaters?sk=wall)

 

7:30PM
BILL POPP & THE TAPES
(http://www.billpopp.com/main.html)

8:15PM
TIM RABY
(http://www.facebook.com/tim.raby.1)

9:00pm
DEVILHAUS
(https://www.facebook.com/pages/DEVILHAUS/246907715324719)

10:00pm
TBA

UNPLUGGED…

11:00pm
ILLICITIZEN
(http://www.facebook.com/illicitizenband?ref=ts)

AROUND 12:00AM

THE “SOFA KING” WILDE JAM
with JOFF WILSON of THE BOWERY BOYS
rocking out with some friends.
- Who will it be this week?

AND…

LANI FORD
(TANIA & THE REVOLUTIONARIES, STARK)
tending bar and DJing
ALL NITE LONG!

CHEERS TO THE HOLIDAYS AND LIVE MUSIC!!!!

…mtw…

live music review blAst: SISE / LE POISSON ROUGE / SUMMER 2012!

Center of summer 2010, it’s a Village Voice event with an open bar of cranberry and vodka. A  DJ and live performance still to come. Boldly styled scenesters and college folk highly afloat and cameras snapping. I am in Greenwich Village, NYC. Me and my gf are at the (Le) Poisson Rouge for the first time and having a nice time. A few weeks later we had to come back to a very similar situation for the first of the Si*se’ shows we’ve been to. Welcome.

(Le) Poisson Rouge is a multimedia artistic locale that can fully seat 250 and 750 fully standing dancers. Established by musicians, its innovative stage, sound, lighting and video system is a joy for the senses. ‘The venue’s mission is to revive the symbiotic relationship between art and revelry; to establish a creative asylum for both artists and audiences.

Si*se’

Its Summer 2012, we have returned to the Rouge, taking advantage of the happy hour, we get ready to dance. Monica Lionheart ‘electro-acoustic singer with band’ just realized her set and Si*se’ will soon play. The former is a quintet who’s mix of electronica, soul…is a bona fide cocktail of tunes. Reading their interview in issue #101 of Urban Latino magazine that I received at their Copacabana show I see how simply inspired, talented and modest they are. ‘This Love’ ‘The Chain’ a Pink Floyd cover and ‘Go’ in which the video was filmed at the Hiro Ballroom are live joy rides.

MONICA LIONHEART

It’s a thrill to see Si*se’ as a fan and musician. For more than ten years and four albums, their growing in number, house party type of shows are a charming escape. If you’re looking for a good time with a date or friends, the band’s danceable jewels create an earthy vibe and the place to be. Add Si*se’ on Facebook and be on alert for the next local show they play.

Please click on the links to the bands and venues observed in this blog. Let’s acquire knowledge and support music, the arts and live performance venues of New York City.

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Cheers!!

live music review blAst: THE GREAT CONEY ISLAND METAL CARNIVAL / TATTOO SHOT LOUNGE / SUMMER 2012

THE GREAT CONEY ISLAND METAL CARNIVAL

Picture this, spend the afternoon with your girlfriend and a couple of friends on the surf and sand of Long Beach, NY. Beers, mimosa and waves to burn. When the time arrives, hop into the ride of your friend, grab a grand coffee from Starbucks and sit tight, you are on your way to play a rock and roll show. You’re awakened by a cell call by your friend, one of the head employees of Tattoo Shot Lounge and singer of GAS NYC, Jonny Kooklyn.

The Conversation went as follows…

Jonny Kooklyn: ‘Unfortunately the first band has cancelled and you’re on at eight sharp!’ Carlos the Chords: ‘No prob, Jon I’ll be there ’Tattoo Shot Lounge‘ and ready to go.

Being a performer you learn after a while that you have to adapt to change logically and  efficiently. Waking up just as I arrived, check in with the door rep and up the heavily postered and stickered stairs. Pass the tattoo parlor and place my bodyboard bag, guitar and gear opposite the stage and prepare for the show and a helluva nite. Still picturing it?

Located in the heart of Coney Island on 1205 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY the Tattoo Shot Lounge is the epicenter for rock and roll music entertainment in the area. Plenty of mosh, wallflower and seating space. A full bar with signature cocktails and specials all night. A Dj cooking up rock and metal tunes continually between sets. Bands have a back line consisting of mesa cabinets, Carvin 8 x 10 rig with head, full Yamaha drum kit with all hardware, including cymbals and hi hats. Annnnnd with its tattoo parlor and artist who is locally and nationally recognized, inking all night how rock and roll is it!!!!

There is a reason why Jonny Kooklyn is hustling from door to door of this venue doing business every weekend…he books the best independent bands within and beyond our state. GAS NYC, Connies ‘California, rock and roll/punk’, Shango ’local BK metal’, Sabbra Cadabra ’excellent Black Sabbath cover,’ Thrash Inc ‘early Metallica cover,’ Dj Alex Kayne and my own outfit ‘Transcend the Core‘ were booked on this night. Making it the most mind busting local show I’ve seen all year. I mean watch the videos and see how interestingly amazing the bands sound.

The best day of my summer…surf, sun and slew of fantastic, fast and passionate bands. Pictuuuure that!!!
Thank you Jonny for the booking, Derek Soto of Sinestra Studios for filming video and taking pictures, Connies for the shirt and cd, Miguel for the ride home and the ripping bands that played, holy moly, I’m still buzzing!

Cheers to summer surf, rock and roll and Coney Island.

Please click on highlighted links and find out more info on the bands and venue observed in this blog.

live on always…Transcend the Core!!!!