Something To Sing About » News http://dinojag.com/blog the weblog of Dino Jag Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:07:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 The Music Of Stevie Wonder http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/10/the-music-of-stevie-wonder/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/10/the-music-of-stevie-wonder/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:15:24 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=485

DINO JAG & THE FUNK SOUL BROTHERS are back to perform THE MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDER for one final show in 2010 on Saturday 30th October at The Governor Hindmarsh!

We’re talkin’ booty-shakin’, love-makin’, dance-floor-packin’ music that has changed the face of music as we know it today. This will be a celebration of some of the greatest soul & funk music ever written!

ALL HIS GREATEST HITS

Superstition * Master Blaster * Signed Sealed Delivered * Isn’t She Lovely * Living For The City * Higher Ground & Many More!

Featuring the unmistakable vocals of Dino Jag together with his mighty 10-piece band The Funk Soul Brothers (which includes the Sisters of Soul) you’ll experience a live show which pays homage to the musical genius of Stevie Wonder with the integrity that it deserves.

Drawing from an arsenal of classic hits & crowd favorites, the mission is clear; Dino Jag & The Funk Soul Brothers are set to deliver dynamic, world-class performances of the Stevie Wonder songs that have changed the face of music forever!

The Lineup:
Dino Jag – Vocals
Matt Kaesler – Sax
Virgil Reality – Trumpet
Ses Granozio – Drums
Enzo Russo – Bass
Steve Salvi – Guitar
Rob Vorel – Keyboards
Brenton Foster – Keyboards
Paul Butler – Percussion
Deanne Taliangis – Backing Vocals
Brooke Marchant – Backing Vocals

PLUS –> Very Special Guest “JoE mAn MuRpHy” will be performing an exclusive solo set where he will be playing songs off of his much anticipated soon to be released first album. JoE mAn MuRpHy’s music has been described as having a strong Indie roots sound with beautiful melodies and strong catchy lyrics.. not to be missed so make sure you get there early! 

Tickets Now On Sale:
Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849)
VenueTix 8225 8888
or THE GOV 8340 0744

Bookings to reserve a table for dinner will be essential. Ph: 8340 0744

Funk on!
Dino Jag :)

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/10/the-music-of-stevie-wonder/feed/ 0 Things Got A Little Shaky Last Night! http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/04/things-got-a-little-shaky-last-night/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/04/things-got-a-little-shaky-last-night/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:00:01 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=417 Last night, at around 11.30pm here in Adelaide, I was doing some recording work in my home studio when all of a sudden I noticed the floor starting to vibrate. At first I thought it was a heavy vehicle driving past… but as it got stronger and started to shake the house I quickly realized that this was an earthquake in progress!

As it turned out it was nothing serious, just a mild tremor which only lasted a few seconds. But it was long enough to grab my full attention & get me out onto the street… just in case!

Apparently it reached a magnitude of 4 which is quite mild in the scheme of things. Other than a general public scare, there was no real damage or injury associated with the earthquake that I’m aware of.

I must admit, it made me stop & think about what others might be having to deal with during & after a devastating earthquake. It made me wonder how we would deal with something like that?

It also prompted me to be grateful for what we have & to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who have supported my recent release of “Calling All The Saints” in aid of the people of Haiti who are having to deal with the horrific aftermath of a devastating earthquake.

You can get more details about the project at www.CallingAllTheSaints.org & grab a free copy of the song while you’re there.

With Thanks
Dino :)

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My interview on Big Blend Radio’s “Rants, Raves & Rock’n Roll” show was a lot of fun. We talked about my latest release “Calling All The Saints”, songwriting & sharks! You can now listen to it here:

“Calling All The Saints”
on The Big Blend!

Cheers!
Dino :)

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/03/rants-raves-rcokn-roll/feed/ 0 Catch Dino Jag On Blend Radio! http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/03/catch-dino-jag-on-blend-radio/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/03/catch-dino-jag-on-blend-radio/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:20:31 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=383

I’ll be giving a live interview during their March 9/10 show.  That’s March 9th at 4:00pm PST at the Blend studios, and it’s 8:30am on the 10th here in Adelaide.

Click this link for more info and to tune in live during the show:

Blend Radio & TV

I’ll be talking with Nancy and Lisa about my new song “Calling All The Saints” among other exciting news! Tune in for the very latest on Dino Jag, the music and the man!

Cheers!
Dino :)

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/03/catch-dino-jag-on-blend-radio/feed/ 0 Calling All The Saints… S.O.S. Haiti! http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/02/calling-all-the-saints-s-o-s-haiti-2/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/02/calling-all-the-saints-s-o-s-haiti-2/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:31:28 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=372

It’s here! I’m releasing “Calling All The Saints” as a video and a FREE MP3 to raise awareness of the continued need for assistance in Haiti. The situation is still very bad for the survivors in Haiti. Rebuilding will take a long time and a lot of helping hands. We can support those survivors and helpers in Haiti by making donations to the Red Cross. If we all give, even small donations can go a long way.

Please give what you can to help those who were devastated by the earthquake on January 12th. This disaster, or something like it, could have happened where you live. It’s only by acting as one global community that we can overcome catastrophes of this magnitude when they occur.

Please visit http://www.CallingAllTheSaints.org to get your FREE copy & find out how you can help. And I’d really appreciate your support in sharing this video with your friends and contacts.

With Thanks
Dino Jag :)

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/02/calling-all-the-saints-s-o-s-haiti-2/feed/ 2 Calling All The Saints… S.O.S. Haiti! http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/02/calling-all-the-saints-s-o-s-haiti/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/02/calling-all-the-saints-s-o-s-haiti/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:50:05 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=360

Just wanted to give you a quick heads up…

I have just finished recording a new song titled “Calling All The Saints” which will be officially released this Saturday as part of a special initiative to help raise money for the people of Haiti.

The song will be accompanied by a sobering video of images taken by the Red Cross which will really bring home the reality of what’s happened over there. The video will also provide details of where people can go to contribute to support the people of Haiti.

The song “Calling All The Saints” will be available for FREE via a new website which will be launched in conjunction with the song! But there’s a catch… in order to get the song for FREE you must pledge to donate at least one dollar to the Red Cross toward their relief efforts in Haiti. I think we can all afford at least a buck right! The new website will make the process quick and easy.

I look forward to getting your help to share the video & lend a helping hand to the people of Haiti.

Stay tuned…

Dino :)

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/02/calling-all-the-saints-s-o-s-haiti/feed/ 0 Dino Jag Vlog #004 Here’s to a phenomenal 2010! http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/01/dino-jag-vlog-004-heres-to-a-phenomenal-2010/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/01/dino-jag-vlog-004-heres-to-a-phenomenal-2010/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:36:50 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=328

Just wanted to wish you all the very best for 2010 & to take this opportunity to thank you for your incredible support. I am deeply grateful for that! Here’s to a phenomenal year!!

Dino Jag :~)


]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2010/01/dino-jag-vlog-004-heres-to-a-phenomenal-2010/feed/ 0 The 2009 Winners of ISSA Singer-Songwriter Contest Have Been Announced! http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/12/the-2009-winners-of-issa-singer-songwriter-contest-have-been-announced/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/12/the-2009-winners-of-issa-singer-songwriter-contest-have-been-announced/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:24:28 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=318 Congratulations to The 2009 ISSA Singer-Songwriter of the Year
Jes Hudak for her song "National Holiday"

The Category Winners Are:

  • Adult Contemporary
    Susan Picking, "Why"
  • Hip-Hop
    Aireez DaRychuss, "Motivation"
  • Acappella
    Andi Neate, "Shine"
  • Folk
    Carmel Mikol, "Sunny Days"
  • Country
    Judi Jaeger, "Shut Up & Be Nice"
  • Rock
    Sunset Lion, "Kaleidoscopes"
  • Pop
    Paige Bainbridge, "Let Go"
  • Jazz
    Allister Bradley, "If Ever I Cried"

If you’d like to hear the winning songs & find out more about the songwriters head over to http://bit.ly/69hZ5q

You are welcome to visit my website to hear my music and pick up a FREE song while you’re there!

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/12/the-2009-winners-of-issa-singer-songwriter-contest-have-been-announced/feed/ 1 Dream Another Day now receiving airplay on Nova! http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/11/dream-another-day-now-receiving-airplay-on-nova/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/11/dream-another-day-now-receiving-airplay-on-nova/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:23:59 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=310

For those of you living in South Australia…

I just received word from Nova that my new song “Dream Another Day” will be added into rotation for airplay on “The Adelaide Show” which runs every Sunday from 6pm. Tune in & check it out! And, if you like it, you can get a free copy from my website or Facebook page…

Stop by my website for other great news, and pick up a free song while you’re there!

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/11/dream-another-day-now-receiving-airplay-on-nova/feed/ 0 Dino Jag Releases Previously Unreleased Tracks From The Demo Vault http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/10/dino-jag-releases-previously-unreleased-tracks-from-the-demo-vault/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/10/dino-jag-releases-previously-unreleased-tracks-from-the-demo-vault/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:37:16 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=296  
Adelaide, Australia -October 27, 2009-Dino Jag has made his mark dating back to 1995 when he was the lead vocalist for the band Stolen Waters. Since then his development as a recording artist has been on a steady incline and recognition for his work and projects with icons such as Sir Paul McCartney have been well documented.
The remake of the Wild Cherry song Play That Funky Music garnered plenty of attention for Dino in 2005 and now after a long wait his fans are ready for more. They won’t have to wait much longer, because From The Demo Vault will be released November 1, 2009!
 From The Demo Vault will feature four previously unreleased tracks including “Twenty Four Seven”, “You’re The One”, “No Sense” and “Different”. Dino maintains his danceable rhythms and beats throughout every track on the EP regardless of the lyrical content. Even the more serious songs are upbeat and given a different outlook with Dino’s endless energy and musical talent.
From The Demo Vault is available at all major retail digital outlets including iTunes and Amazon.com. Visit the Dino Jag website to find out more about the new release and enjoy all the media, news and available updates on the site.
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Now, that’s the kind of news I love to share!

Stay tuned…
Dino :)

P.S. — Check out my site and pick up my latest tune for FREE while you’re there!

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