Phanphest.com Presents "Asbury Rising" Rock Groove: Aeria Records End Of The Decade Party
featuring Colie Brice/ Brian Amsterdam/ F. / Michael Scotto (from Agency) and special guests
at The Saint Asbury Park, NJ
Thursday December 30, 2010 8:00 PM EST
ADMISSION $8.00
WOW. A whole freakin' decade has passed? REALLY? The 00's?
Seems like yesterday when I bumped into a young Brian Saint at the Daily Grind in Ocean Grove and somehow stumbled in a band with Brian, Ben Feld, Sarah Tomek, and Rob Shuman. We performed every Thursday at the Moon Rock (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-at-the-moon-rock/id152816936)
Its been an amazing decade of creating, playing, listening to and enjoying music for me. Brief highlights include:
* Moving to Hollywood (Fall 200) and met the love of my life Manuela and we had our son Elijah (2002) and adopted Happy the Wonder Dog (R.I.P. 2009)(http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=11972&string=Vanilla) I worked as the marketing director for Classic Records and the TheMusic.com a new media start up.
* Northern California where the peace and tranquility of the redwoods informed some of my recordings and I enjoyed a dream gig as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, the leading audiophile label.
* Back to Jersey to helm AERIA Records.. My baby and a dream come true with a major label P&D deal through Universal Music Group's Fontana Distribution. After 20+ years in the music biz I was finally getting my chance to call the shots and sign bands to my own label. My heart has always been in the Asbury Park music scene and I had envisioned a small home town label with a pipeline into the mainstream market place. Sadly just as we were ramping up, the music biz as I knew was crumbling all around me. It was the right place at the wrong time, though we did manage (THANKS to STEVE DUNDAS & CHRIS VIDAL) to squeeze out a little catalog and help some local artists further their cause a wee bit. (Brian Amsterdam, St. Christopher, Agency, JUGGLING SUNS, Rick Barry, James Dalton, Metamorphosis, Joe Harvard, Last Perfect Thing, Lost In Society, to name a select few..)
Ironically, despite my company and my day job falling apart around me, my love for music only increased and I kept fighting to keep the label alive through grassroots promotion like podcasting, youtube, and other viral friendly outlets. SO WAS EVERYONE ELSE as we began the social media era of everyone's almost famous :) AERIA, like the rest of us got lost in the crowd.
Throughout all of this I had continued to be a prolific home recording enthusiast and started publishing my work on iTunes via CD Baby. Just about ALL of it.. I called this the "Luna Muse" or crazy inspiration principle. The intention was just to let it all out there and see what grew wings. Consequently, I have found that human beings have absurdly eclectic tastes and most can't tell the difference (or care about) between a cheap home recording or a superbly produced, professional production - at least the handful of strange folks who dig my stuff.
So I continued to record and release material throughout the decade. On that note, last week I released my 16th solo album entitled: Autumn Chronicle, Vol. II (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/coliebrice3). It consitutes the latest chapter and archival release in an ongoing Jersey Shore saga featuring the unique persona's of myself, Alan Gowa, Matt Lott. Jay Walker, and Joe Savio, otherwise known as the New Age Blues Experience (NABE).
Like my other solo releases, Autumn Chronicle Volume II is my latest batch of demos, live recordings, improvisations, serious goofing, and other aural oddities appealing to discerning audiophiles, lo fi hipsters, and other folks who don't get out much.. They 're not really albums per se, just anthologies or musical blogs of that particular stretch of time. Comprised of some things I am fiercely proud of, and other stuff perhaps taking up too much bandwidth to truly justify their existence, but then again, as a parent, you gotta love all your children:)
In 2007 I left Mobile Fidelity and started working for Asbury Media. Around the same time I sat in with and joined a band called Geena and Dragster. What a fucked up, extremely talented, screwy, lovable, idiotic group of dysfunctional mutants! As you can imagine, I fit right in and a new musical home was found :) With Geena and Dragster, I was gifted with the opportunity to to start earning some self respect as a live player (THANK YOU GEENA). Little by little I came out of my shell and started sitting in with other bands and experiencing the healing joy of playing live again. I started exploring live improvisational situations and gradually forged a band I truly love. I got to be a kid again and play music all over town with Lunar Ensemble, joining Capt. James and the PAIN,sitting in with Tony Tedesco, Agency, Mike Black, Joe Harvard, Turtle Soup, Dub Proof, Wakah Chan and so, so many others. Time and time again I've fed my spirit and creativity through fellowship with and generosity of so many great local talents.
These experiences inspire me and bring an extraordinary dimension of satisfaction in my life. As the decade comes to a close I feel a deep sense of gratitude and love.
If you haven't heard us in a while, I implore you to Come out to the Saint on 12/30, it's gonna be an amazing night. Brian Amsterdam, Asbury Park's prodigal son, is coming home for one local show with his buddy F., and Michael Scotto, primarily known around here as the brilliant guitarist of AGENCY will be making his solo debut. I've been rehearsing with Mike and will be backing him up on keys that night. Let me tell you! The guy kicks ass! Heartfelt, graceful, yet forceful and tasty are just a few of the descriptors that come to mind.
Its also our first show for Phanphest and we're hoping to pack the house and earn a coveted slot at Phanphest 2011.
Anyway, thanks for reading this whole damn thing,
Colie
Click the link below for a nice sampling of my recorded output from this past decade:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewIMix?id=407003327
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Vote For Lost in Scoiety in Metromix Contest!
http://jerseyshore.metromix.com/music/photo_poll_gallery/metromix-breakthru-bands-round/2254172/content
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
New Jersey Stage Article on Rock & Roll Tiger
http://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle.php?ID=907
Colie Brice releases 15th solo album entitled Rock & Roll Tiger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) September 15, 2010 --
Asbury Park, NJ - AERIA Recording Artist Colie Brice releases 15th solo album entitled Rock & Roll Tiger featuring aggressive arena rock, nostalgic Jersey Shore Sounds, and gut bucket blues.
Colie Brice states, "Another eclectic offering from yours truly.. More slightly strange rock music with a sauntering Jersey Shore aroma.. Some extremely grandiose, melodramatic hyperbole mingling with some soft quiet moments of introspection, mellow jazz explorations, and plenty of southpaw blues.."
Track listing Includes:
1. Sunday Morning Blues 3:24
2. Rock & Roll Tiger 2:44
3. Can't Escape 2:53
4. Walk Away 3:22
5. Sher Shan Suri 4:16
6. Summer's In Season 3:30
7. 父親是在中國 4:47
8. 811 5:02 $0.99
9. I Don't Want To Fight 5:50
10. Searching 3:50
11. Give Love 2:02
12. Chiots à Jouer 2:14
13. I'm So Tired 3:45
14. Happy Birthday J.A.M. 1:14
15. New Beginnings 4:11
16. Can You Hear Me? 3:49
17. Anyway You Want It (live 4/9/10) 5:51
18. I'm Still Waiting 3:34
19. Had Enough 2:08
20. The King of Kings Hath Been Born (Christmas 2009)
Please visit: http://coliebrice.com or http://aeriarecords.info for additional information.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aeria-records-greetings-from/id320550887?mt=8
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The New Music Business
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aeria-records-greetings-from/id320550887?mt=8
Old Music Biz
Needed Label
* Access to Expensive production – a decent recording on 24 track 2″ could easily be $10,000s
* Access to physical distribution – trucks still needed to get to stores to distribute physical media
* Access to Publicity/Promotion/Marketing – labels had exclusive contacts at radio, tv, and print media – music magazines etc.
New Music Biz
* Very low cost to my equipment need to product quality recordings
* Distribute online, various portals are cheap or free
* Media market place is FRAGMENTED, blogs and social media have fractured traditional media’s impact.
Bottom line:
Same pie, many more people having slivers of it..
Best strategy is to seek out your own niche. You may never have 1,000,000 by one song, but its still possible to have 10,000 hard core fans by 100 songs.
Be prolific, serve your audience..
Colie
Old Music Biz
Needed Label
* Access to Expensive production – a decent recording on 24 track 2″ could easily be $10,000s
* Access to physical distribution – trucks still needed to get to stores to distribute physical media
* Access to Publicity/Promotion/Marketing – labels had exclusive contacts at radio, tv, and print media – music magazines etc.
New Music Biz
* Very low cost to my equipment need to product quality recordings
* Distribute online, various portals are cheap or free
* Media market place is FRAGMENTED, blogs and social media have fractured traditional media’s impact.
Bottom line:
Same pie, many more people having slivers of it..
Best strategy is to seek out your own niche. You may never have 1,000,000 by one song, but its still possible to have 10,000 hard core fans by 100 songs.
Be prolific, serve your audience..
Colie
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
THE PARAMOUNT SESSIONS BRINGS FREE MUSIC TO ASBURY PARK
THE PARAMOUNT SESSIONS CONCERT ON SEPTEMBER 5th
Posted on: 08/20/2010
THE PARAMOUNT SESSIONS BRINGS FREE MUSIC TO ASBURY PARK
Fast rising stars at the heart of the Asbury Park music scene shine at free historic concert event
Labor Day Weekend
The Asbury Park Boardwalk is excited to announce it will celebrate Labor Day 2010 with the kickoff of the Paramount Sessions. In what promises to be a historic event, the free-to-the-public weekend will feature beach-friendly live music from Asbury Park musicians on the boardwalk throughout the day, and will culminate in a very special performance at the Paramount Theatre, where three specially selected and nationally recognized acts from the heart of Asbury will shine in a free concert event. The weekend offers both musicians and the community at large the opportunity to participate in an unprecedented and one-of-a-kind experience.
The fun starts on the boardwalk before the free indoor concert, and lasts through the day. "The Paramount Sessions" will celebrate Labor Day in classic Asbury Park style, with local musicians performing at the city's First Avenue Green Space starting at 11:00 a.m. Further galvanizing the strong community feeling, bands will be collecting non-perishable food donations throughout the weekend at greenspace sites. This charity drive comes to Asbury Park under the efforts of Move for Hunger, a nonprofit organization committed to helping end hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Asbury musicians are known for their commitment to the community, and this is one more way they are able to use music to raise awareness and generate action for a worthy cause.
On Sunday September 5th at 7 pm, more history will be made at the highlight event of the weekend when the lucky crowd fills the aisles of The Paramount Theatre for the homegrown concert event of the summer. Sure to sustain the pride New Jersey, and especially Asbury Park, the concert displays the vibrant and commanding local music scene performances by New Jersey favorites Rick Barry, Jerzy Jung and Outside the Box.
The first act, known for winning the John Lennon Songwriter Award multiple times, Rick Barry, renowned for his neo-folk sounds and honest lyrics, will commence the Paramount Theater concert event. Jerzy Jung, a passionate and powerful artist with indie-pop flair, will join Barry for the Labor Day celebration. The night's third performer, Outside the Box, will add an element of rock, blues and modern flare to the September-5 show.
This is the first year Asbury Park will be Move for Hunger's central hub for its state-wide food drive. Concert-goers interested in helping raise funds for Move for Hunger will be able to donate to the non-profit organization at each concert series. Food donations for the organization will be accepted throughout Labor Day weekend at the Asbury Park Boardwalk's 4th Avenue Green Space.
To learn more about The Paramount Sessions, please visit the series' Facebook Page at
http://www.facebook.com/TheParamountSessions.
Paramount Sessions and Move for Hunger:
The Paramount Sessions will highlight the Asbury Park Music scene and demonstrate the degree to which musicians are a core group in the city. The newly created series will present Asbury Park's brightest stars three times a year at The Paramount Theatre and along the Asbury Park Boardwalk with the purpose in creating awareness about the city's thriving music community. Paramount Session is teaming up with Move For Hunger, a nonprofit that sets up events and food drives across the country.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aeria-records-greetings-from/id320550887?mt=8
Posted on: 08/20/2010
THE PARAMOUNT SESSIONS BRINGS FREE MUSIC TO ASBURY PARK
Fast rising stars at the heart of the Asbury Park music scene shine at free historic concert event
Labor Day Weekend
The Asbury Park Boardwalk is excited to announce it will celebrate Labor Day 2010 with the kickoff of the Paramount Sessions. In what promises to be a historic event, the free-to-the-public weekend will feature beach-friendly live music from Asbury Park musicians on the boardwalk throughout the day, and will culminate in a very special performance at the Paramount Theatre, where three specially selected and nationally recognized acts from the heart of Asbury will shine in a free concert event. The weekend offers both musicians and the community at large the opportunity to participate in an unprecedented and one-of-a-kind experience.
The fun starts on the boardwalk before the free indoor concert, and lasts through the day. "The Paramount Sessions" will celebrate Labor Day in classic Asbury Park style, with local musicians performing at the city's First Avenue Green Space starting at 11:00 a.m. Further galvanizing the strong community feeling, bands will be collecting non-perishable food donations throughout the weekend at greenspace sites. This charity drive comes to Asbury Park under the efforts of Move for Hunger, a nonprofit organization committed to helping end hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Asbury musicians are known for their commitment to the community, and this is one more way they are able to use music to raise awareness and generate action for a worthy cause.
On Sunday September 5th at 7 pm, more history will be made at the highlight event of the weekend when the lucky crowd fills the aisles of The Paramount Theatre for the homegrown concert event of the summer. Sure to sustain the pride New Jersey, and especially Asbury Park, the concert displays the vibrant and commanding local music scene performances by New Jersey favorites Rick Barry, Jerzy Jung and Outside the Box.
The first act, known for winning the John Lennon Songwriter Award multiple times, Rick Barry, renowned for his neo-folk sounds and honest lyrics, will commence the Paramount Theater concert event. Jerzy Jung, a passionate and powerful artist with indie-pop flair, will join Barry for the Labor Day celebration. The night's third performer, Outside the Box, will add an element of rock, blues and modern flare to the September-5 show.
This is the first year Asbury Park will be Move for Hunger's central hub for its state-wide food drive. Concert-goers interested in helping raise funds for Move for Hunger will be able to donate to the non-profit organization at each concert series. Food donations for the organization will be accepted throughout Labor Day weekend at the Asbury Park Boardwalk's 4th Avenue Green Space.
To learn more about The Paramount Sessions, please visit the series' Facebook Page at
http://www.facebook.com/TheParamountSessions.
Paramount Sessions and Move for Hunger:
The Paramount Sessions will highlight the Asbury Park Music scene and demonstrate the degree to which musicians are a core group in the city. The newly created series will present Asbury Park's brightest stars three times a year at The Paramount Theatre and along the Asbury Park Boardwalk with the purpose in creating awareness about the city's thriving music community. Paramount Session is teaming up with Move For Hunger, a nonprofit that sets up events and food drives across the country.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aeria-records-greetings-from/id320550887?mt=8
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Welcome to AERIA Records' new home online. Stay tuned of new events, releases, and additional information via http://aeriarecords.info/
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