Bio

Formed in February 2010, Red Calling is a hard rock band based in Tampa, FL. Each of its four members bring together different backgrounds of music to form a warm and intense sound. With the combined songwriting of Javier Pons (Guitar/Synthesizer) and Jessica Pons (Vocals/guitar/keyboard), and with the technical workings of Luis Pons (Bass/Synthesizer) and drummer Destiny Covault, the lineup was complete. In February 2011, the band released their first E.P , containing the single “Let me fade”. From its members to its music, Red Calling is as appealing to listen to, as they are to witness live.
A touch of Deftones, a dash of Lacuna Coil and a heap of The Gathering, with lots of piano and synths. Electrifying and unpredictable, our music is like dark watercolors mixed with ashes; brutal yet tender.

Links

http://redcallingmusic.com

Bio

Tina Field Howe spent her childhood in Waverly, NY, a quiet little village close to the northern border of Pennsylvania. There was lots of countryside where she grew up, and she spent a lot of time in the fields and woods near her house, examining creatures, climbing trees, racing along well-worn paths, and sometimes helping her mom, dad and grandmother with  the gardening. Nature has always been a part of her life. So it is no surprise that natural objects and organic flow finds its way into much of her creative work.

The middle of five children, Tina was raised in a household of creative people; her mother has been an oil painter, seamstress and crafter for years, and her siblings are also creative in various media.

Having been involved since childhood in almost every medium available, she became serious about illustration in the 1990s. She has published in several books and other media. “Snailsworth, a slow little story,” is her first children’s writing and illustration endeavor. See samples of The Tellings of Xunar-kun Series Tina’s YA science fantasy series of novels!

A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Tina has been earning a living as a freelance communications designer since 1995. She creates everything from web graphics, logos and photo images to business communications, documentation, signage and scripts; writes stories, screenplays, poetry and lyrics; and designs and builds commissioned stained glass windows.

More information about the various media she expresses herself through is contained throughout the pages of this web site (see the navigation bar above).

Tina holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology and a minor in Art (nearly a double major) from State University of New York at Brockport. Her favorite studies included cross-cultural anthropology and art. She particularly loves the old masters’ art techniques (see “Boy from Belfast” at right), which she brings to her digital artwork. She has been involved in graphic design, very heavily in digital media, since 1990. She also earned a Certificate from Writer’s Digest School in Fiction Writing.

Tina’s community involvement includes mentoring many new and advancing artists, presenting “careers in art” at elementary through high school career days, and one-on-one software training. She also acts in community musical theatre and independent film productions, practices yoga, sings, swing dances, gardens, travels…and that’s just the beginning.

Links

http://www.tinahowe.com

http://AlysaBooks.com

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Celeste Thorson is a young film and television writer, producer, director and actress.  She is best known for her starring role in two seasons of the tv series Destination X and comedic roles on hit shows like How I Met Your Mother and Jimmy Kimmel Live.  As an action heroine in Destination X Hawaii and California, Celeste filmed her own stunts like sky diving, rappelling off cliffs, scuba diving, mountain biking, flying fighter jets, and swimming with sharks.  The show airs to hundreds of millions of viewers in over 65 countries around the world.  Thorson has also written 24 episodes of television for shows like Josh and JB in the Industry and Destination X.  In 2011 Celeste released Hit Girls a short film she wrote, produced, and directed.   She also filmed 7 Episodes of Yogaphiles a new comedy web series premiering January 2012.

Celeste Thorson is an award winning model with billboards, editorial, and fashion campaigns stretching from Latin America to Asia for clients like Reebok, Paul Mitchell, Body Glove, Yoplait, Sprint, Nokia, Samsung, and Toms Shoes.  Thorson’s exotic multi-ethnic appeal is attributed to her diverse heritage; Korean, Irish, Lebanese, Spanish, and American Indian.  She was born in Orange County, California and grew up in Southern California, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico.  During her early teens she traveled to San Miguel de Allende Mexico where she studied at the historic Instituto Allende, a classical art academy.  An artist of many mediums she has studied painting, sculpting, bronze casting, jewelry making and performing arts.

At the age of 17, Thorson moved back to the US and settled in Los Angeles where she pursued political activism.  She is notorious for her commitment to human and environmental rights and has worked with non-profits like Save the Children, The Sierra Club, Calpirg, and HRC.   50% of the profits from the sale of her merchandise and designs are donated to charity.  Celeste is passionate about travel, outdoor sports, art, music and  equal rights.

Links

http://yogaphiles.com/

http://www.imdb.com/list/1YWZ3uhW6dI/

http://www.celestethorson.com/

Bio Billy Ray

Being in the spotlight is a stranger to some but not for this Mt. Pleasant Texas born multi talented individual. Billy Ray, or Bill Scott as he was sometime known to The comedy world was discovered  at an amateur contest on a dare from a friend. Billy Ray through the years has developed a comedy routine that as some say is as energetic as Sinbad but as thought provoking as Steven Wright. Billy Ray has been a National headlining comedian for more than a decade. He has played clubs such as the Punch lines The Improv The Laff factory in Los Angeles and Dangerfield’s in New York just to name a few. In between thrilling audiences nationwide at every major comedy club coast to coast Billy Ray nurtured his musical talents while on the road. Billy Ray is an artist in the true sense of the word After more than a decade as a professional Stand Up Comedian and a lifetime in music, Billy Ray developed the skills to play over 12 instruments fluently. He then embarked in a career in ghost productions   as he became bored sitting in hotel rooms during down time of comedy shows through the years. He has gone on to ghost produce songs for some of today top artist. Billy Ray has recently taken his talents to television and created hosted and   Executive Produced “Dance Net” An exciting hotter updated version of the legendary television classic Soul Train. Comedy and music that is imagination and as Billy Ray puts it, “he will not be held back by a lack of it”. Billy Ray can be found thrilling Audience in a City or on a Television near you.

Bio DanceNet

Dance Net is a dance show where people wearing the latest fashions dance  the latest dances to the latest dance hits. It brings the absolute latest in fashion and music into one show in a club environment. But much in the tradition of classic shows such as Soul Train and American Bandstand it is filmed with studio type lighting so viewers can see every move every detail of the latest in dance moves and trendy fashion in one show. Dance Net is hosted by long time Professional Stand Up Comedian and Ghost Producer Billy Ray. This show is the epi- center of hipness in many ways. Trends are set songs are introduced to the public in some occasions. Dance Net is new its fresh it’s more than just a show it’s a movement.

With the smooth camera friendly host like  Billy Ray the chemistry mix in music smokin hot dancers  and cutting edge fashion, Dance Net will not only set the trend for years to come but will  be the trend  long beyond that.

Links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBroV0GhQSs

Bio

Growing up in a modest urban neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, Keith Kemper had a fascination with the intricate nuances of music produced on the screen, stage and in the studio. Keith developed an uncanny ability to reproduce music by ear and quickly mastered the piano by age 7. Through his role models, the legendary John Williams, David Foster and Barry Manilow, Keith has cultured a successful 20 year career in the music industry. Keith has advanced to be one of the premier music talents coveted by many in the industry for his diversity, flexibility and unique style that is all his own.

As a composer and producer Keith has worked with many of the industry’s top producers and DJs such as Johnny Vicious, Razor ‘n’ Guido, Peter McLean, John Rizzo, Mickey Garcia, Willie Colon, Ira Gold, Juan Valentine and many others. He has worked for many music labels such as Sony, Epic, BMI, J Records, Strictly Rhythm, D1 Music, Waako Records, Mic Mac Records, Now Records, 2 Da Groove, and Phase One Productions, ISV Entertainment to name a few. Keith has also worked with some of the industry’s most amazing talents such as The Village People, Boy George, Tiffany, Samantha Fox, RuPaul, BK2, Bylli Crayone, Promise Circle, Lil’ Suzy, Taborah & Darryl D’Bonneau, Raquela, SupaNova, Destiny Williams, Cynthia & Lisette Melendez, Gene Roberts, Wanda Houston, Lisa Hunt, Ernest Kohl, Kimberly Daivs, Angie Gold, Raquela and many others.

Keith’s stellar Billboard hits include Lisa Hunt’s ‘The Joint Is Jumpin’, SupaNova’s ‘No Secrets’, and most recently Taborah & Darryl D’Bonneau’s classic remake of ‘Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now’. His album ‘Instant ’80′s Today’ and the D1 Music’s ‘Club Christmas’ album series yearly continue to dominate the international download charts. Keith has also performed live on television on QPTV and performed in local clubs in his own band. His biggest Off-Broadway success was his widely acclaimed soundtrack to Robert Cabell’s play ‘I,Sarah – The Divine’ directed by Peter McLean.

What sets Keith apart from many producer/composer/performers is his amazing chameleon-like ability to reproduce almost any style of music. Be it a ballad, a remix of the latest dance or pop track, a theatrical or film score, a commercial jingle, the latest video game score, or just performing his original work on stage, Keith is at home with all these styles and genres of music. Keith is able to quickly get projects done in record speed with superior professional results and quality. Many in the industry prize this as his most amazing asset; to get done what most cannot in record time.

The future is certainly bright for Keith Kemper as he continues to work with many other major artists and producers in all areas of the music and entertainment industry. To see a good portion of his work, surf this website or Google “Keith Kemper” to see all his videos and music on Facebook, YouTube and Vimeo!

Links

http://keithkemper.net

Bios

S. Jane Gari and Heidi R. Willis are co-authors of Flush This Book: True Tales of Bodily Malfunctions.  They are currently working on their new project I Am Woman, Hear Me Fart: Stories Only Best Girlfriends Know (www.iamwomanhearmefart.com).

Their ebook, Flush This Book, is only 99¢ and can be purchased on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, the Reader Store for Sony Reader, and Apple’s iBookstore for the iPad.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the World Toilet Organization (www.worldtoilet.org), a global nonprofit that implements sanitation systems in developing countries in order to prevent the spread of deadly diseases.

Learn more about the authors and their projects at www.flushthisbook.com  and their blog www.nakedpoop.com.

James Mapes personal goal of living an exceptional life is reflected in both his business activities as well as his recreational pursuits, which range from scuba-diving, ballooning, racecar driving, Kempo Karate, and world travel, to an avid interest in reading. His two highly regarded books are Quantum Leap Thinking: An Owner’s Guide to the Mind and The Workbook: The Magic of Quantum Leap Thinking. His new book The Elephant and the Rider: Living an Exceptional Life is scheduled for publication in 2012.

James Mapes presentations are personal, interactive and humorous. Above all, he creates results and makes a lasting difference in the energy level, commitment and productivity of each individual in his audience.

In the 1970′s, James became interested in the power of the subconscious mind. To better understand this intriguing area, he researched psychology, philosophy, neurology and eventually, hypnotherapy Neuro-Linguistic Programming. His expertise quickly earned him recognition as a clinical hypnotist, becoming highly effective in assisting clients in weight reduction, smoking cessation, the elimination of phobias and pain reduction for terminally ill cancer patients. As a skilled practitioner of regression techniques, he helped the New York City Police Department in “memory recovery” with both witnesses to, and victims of, crime and he has worked with professional athletes to help improve their performance in their sport.

James Mapes has created an ongoing series of self-improvement audio recordings and writes a syndicated newspaper column for Hearst newspapers in Connecticut and The Arizona Reporter. James also enjoys presenting his one-man show, Journey Into the Imagination at performing arts centers and universities around the country. He appeared on Broadway in 2003 and presented A Whirlwind Tour of the Mind at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in Manhattan in 2007. When not touring, James and his wife divide their time between residences in Westport, Connecticut, and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Links

www.jamesmapes.com

Bio

I began making up stories into a tape recorder when I was twelve in 1971. 37-years and hundreds of hours of radio broadcasting later, and I am still creating unusual audio that defies categorization. Whether it is creating a half-hour radio play for XM Satellite Radio, documentaries, features or personal essays for National Public Radio, or performing on stage before a live audience, I have made a career out of imaginative storytelling in the best aural traditions of the past. On this website, you can hear many hours of my audio work in every genre, for free.

Links

http://joebev.com 

http://joebev.com/podcasts.html

Bio

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cory attended the Philadelphia High
School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), enrolling in the school’s first year hen it was a fledgling program, where he majored in Creative Writing and minored in Videodrama, becoming an award-winning director of video projects. In addition, he was a founder, writer, and cartoonist for CAPA’s newspaper THE PAINTED WORD, for which he eventually became editor-in-chief. Listed in WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS and
commended by the National Honors Society, he graduated with CAPA’s second
graduating class in 1981.

Attending STANFORD UNIVERSITY in Stanford, California, where he majored in Drama and minored in Dance, Cory performed in an average of five to six major productions per year. He taught art to autistic, learning-disabled, and educable mentally retarded children at the Peninsula Children’s Center in Menlo Park, California, was active in the Stanford University Rape Awareness Program, occasionally wrote for THE STANFORD DAILY, and toured for two years with the BALLET FOLKLORICO DE STANFORD MEXICAN FOLKDANCE COMPANY. He received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Drama in 1986.

As a performing artist, Cory has performed in dance productions, touring shows, and Off-Broadway productions of ANTIGONE, THE TRIAL OF SUSAN B.
ANTHONY, WE HAVE STORIES TO TELL OF AFRICA, FRATERNITY, NOTES
ON 6FINITY, THE AMEN CORNER, and A FEW HOURS IN HELL, making his
West Coast theatrical debut as the Duke of Cornwall in KING LEAR with the
Pasadena Shakespeare Company in Pasadena, California, following that up as a
member of the ensemble cast of the Fountain Theatre/BAND critically-acclaimed production of Rita Dove’s THE DARKER FACE OF THE EARTH, then
continuing on to the West Coast premiere of the VoxBox Arts Collective original  production of JIGSAW. In addition, Cory has acted in various commercials,  industrial films and videos, television shows, and feature films such as WHO SHOT PAT?, PHILADELPHIA, LET’S TALK, THE C-SHIFT, REFLECTIONS AGO, RED HERRING, FIGHTING WORDS, A DAY OF ATONEMENT and STRAIGHT ON ‘TIL MORNING.

Cory is also the author of three science fiction novels, TOTENTANZ, THE
TAKING OF CYNDRIEL’S HOPE and HUNTER’S MOON, all of which are
currently available through the online content marketplace http://www.lulu.com.

Cory Williams is currently living and working in Los Angeles, California.

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Bio

Deanna Proach was born and raised on the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, BC. She currently resides in Sechelt where she is writing and acting.

Links

http://deannaproach.com

http://desstories.blogspot.com