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May 25, 2008

Final Two Performances of Damkier in Carmen April 12 and 18th

Brent L. Damkier, (pronounced Dam-key-r) handsome lyric tenor at
the Regensburg Opera, is best known for his recent roles as
Prince Tamino in The Magic Flute and Prince Ramiro in
Cinderella.

Damkier will play the role of Remendado a smuggler; while a
small role Damkier makes the very famous quintet “Smugglers
Quintet” his own. The performances are on April 12th, and 18th.
Just 75 miles (120 kilometers) out of Munich is the historic
German town of Regensburg. Just off the Danube River, nestled in
the heart of a charming old town square is an intimate 380
year-old opera house seating 524 dedicated patrons and
international guests; it is home to the leading tenor.

Damkier, who has performed throughout Europe, thrills audiences,
with his sweet interpretation and punctuated tenor dexterity.
>From character parts, to the male ingénue, to the leading man,
Damkier is bridging his operating roots to a U.S. tour in 2006
which will cross-over to a cabaret format broadening his
audience and fan club. One of the recital performances in early
2006 will be recorded and distributed for wide release.

The youthful face looks to be fresh out of high school having
originally hailed from Northern California, yet is the face,
voice, and actor of a well-trained virtuoso in his thirties. Six
years ago without any training in German, the nearly six-foot
tall, handsome, golden-eyed, fair-skinned performer headed for
Germany to hone his craft on the stages of several smaller opera
companies. According to producer and promoter TR Cutler, Damkier
will make his recital debut in South Florida.

Visit Brent L. Damkier at www.brentdamkier.com or email e-mail
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May 14, 2008

Alon-The Artist Manifesto: Document 1

Artist: Alon
Title: The Artist Manifesto: Document 1
Genre: Progressive Rock
Label: Great Egg Music
Website: http://www.alon.tv
CD Baby Link: http://cdbaby.com/cd/alon3

In three tracks, the artist extraordinaire Alon takes you through many worlds and atmospheres. He uses an incredible powerfully expressive voice to make his lyrics stick and music that is very much progressive in every sense of the word.

In a few seconds over 16 minutes, you will hear three tracks that will move you emotionally and sweep you away completely. “Art’s End” reminded me so much of the Bowie/Eno period when Low came out, featuring a synthesized atmosphere with a catchy rhythm that does not let go. I was really getting off on the song and was hoping that it would continue, alas all good things must end.

Alon has a very hip website as well; it is a work of art in progress with a message from him about his music and the site for you to view. Everything about this artist is progressive and that is why I appreciate everything he does. So once again, I get only a taste. I have a feeling he is setting me up for an incredible full-length album that I will never forget.

Make sure you go to his site to check out some sound samples and listen to what he has to say. This artist has something to say so pay attention.

© Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com

May 11, 2005

1. Time Will Tell (5:53)
2. Going Back (5:20)
3. Art’s End (4:52)

Rating-9/10

Credits:

Alon: vocals, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars, keyboards, M-Tron, EBow, programming & The Alonomorphic Control Station
Kenny Jackson: Drums
Jim Hamilton of Alo Brazil: percussion
Shaun Patrick Callen: bass
Chico Huff: bass
Eileen Brady: vocals
Denise NeJame: vocals
Harrison McKay: Korg MS2000 keyboard
Scott Herzog: madness laughter

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