Something To Sing About » News http://dinojag.com/blog the weblog of Dino Jag Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:29:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 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 :)

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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 :)

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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 :)

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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!

]]> http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/10/dino-jag-releases-previously-unreleased-tracks-from-the-demo-vault/feed/ 2 Some words of Wisdom… from six-year olds! http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/10/some-words-of-wisdom%e2%80%a6-from-six-year-olds/ http://dinojag.com/blog/2009/10/some-words-of-wisdom%e2%80%a6-from-six-year-olds/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:50 +0000 Dino Jag http://dinojag.com/blog/?p=287 A friend of mine forwarded this email to me this morning & I got a great laugh out of it. I just had to share it with you. It reminded me of the power of simplicity and how we should never underestimate the source of a piece of wisdom! Here’s the scoop…

A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It’s hard to believe these were actually done by first graders.. Their insight may surprise you. While reading, keep in mind that these are first-graders, 6-year-olds, because the last one is a classic!

1. Don’t change horses until they stop running.
2. Strike while the bug is close.
3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Saving Time.
4. Never underestimate the power of termites.
5. You can lead a horse to water but How?
6. Don’t bite the hand that looks dirty.
7. No news is impossible
8. A miss is as good as a Mr.
9. You can’t teach an old dog new Math
10. If you lie down with dogs, you’ll stink in the morning.
11. Love all, trust Me.
12. The pen is mightier than the pigs.
13. An idle mind is the best way to relax.
14. Where there’s smoke there’s pollution.
15. Happy the bride who gets all the presents.
16. A penny saved is not much.
17. Two’s company, three’s the Musketeers.
18. Don’t put off till tomorrow what you put on to go to bed.
19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and You have to blow your nose.
20. There are none so blind as Stevie Wonder.
21. Children should be seen and not spanked or grounded.
22. If at first you don’t succeed get new batteries.
23. You get out of something only what you See in the picture on the box
24. When the blind lead the blind get out of the way.
25. A bird in the hand is going to poop on you.
26. Better late than Pregnant

Cheers!
Dino :)

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

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