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If you love them, set them free…

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

 

From The Demo Vault (previously unreleased)

That’s what I am doing to some of my songs that have never been released to the public. Like most songwriters, I have written and recorded songs that have never been heard by the general public. Many of these songs are in demo form–which means they are a rough version of what the song may sound like in its final version.

But as most recording artists will tell you, sometimes a little bit of magic happens when you are recording a demo. The performers connect, and the real spirit and personality of the song comes out.  So even though the demo may not be the cleanest recording of a song, it may have that magic that is so hard to capture in subsequent recordings.

I have shared some of these demos on my website and social sites, and I have received requests from fans who want to buy these songs. So in the spirit of “If you love them, set them free,” I have decided to get some of my songs out of the darkness of the demo vault and share them with the rest of the world.

The first in the series will be an EP titled From The Demo Vault (previously unreleased). It is scheduled for an international release date of November 1, 2009. The EP will feature four songs which were recorded in 2002 — “Twenty Four Seven,” “You’re The One,”  “No Sense” and  “Different.”  Look for the EP on your favorite music sites.

Now I feel liberated!

Dino :)

Official Theme Song for “Reef Dawg Radio Hour”

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

Dino Jag’s version of “Play That Funky Music” is to become the official Reef Dawg Radio Hour song. The weekly radio show which launches on Sunday 9th September will broadcast on WTTB 1490 Treasure Coast Radio in Florida, USA. It covers White City, North and South Hutchinson Island, Ft. Pierce, Lakewood Park, Vero Beach, Sebastian, Micco and Orchid Island.

“Everyone at Reef Dawg Radio Hour wishes to put out a huge “thanks bro” to Dino Jag. We are so very lucky to have his blessings in the use of his remake of the song, we can’t thank him enough. His remakes (2 versions) of the classic “Play that Funky Music” (by Wild Cherry) are just simply great, and as fan of both the original and the Dino Jag versions, we feel complete” says Reef Dawg.

“The show is all about the water, the conservation of it and everything fun to do in or on top of it!”

“If you’re in Port St. Lucie, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach and Sebastian, on Sunday September 9th at 5:00PM tune in for the debut show of the Reef Dawg Radio Hour. It’s live call-in radio, so pick up the phone and tap some digits. (866) 452-8442 and talk to US!”

Reef Dawg
Big V
Kiki the Mermaid
Z-Girl
& WTTB 1490 NEWSRADIO

 

Standing Ovation for Final Adelaide Concert

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

Pictured (front row) from left to right:
Emily Kelly, Craig Csongrady, Deb Brunotte, Terence Tam, Marc Taddei, “Dino Jag” La Vista (centre), Nanette Van Ruiten, Ian “Polly” Politis, Diane Dixon, Warwick Cheatle & John Zak

The third and final sell-out show in Adelaide for the “ASO Plays Queen” concert series ended with a standing ovation as the audience showed their approval of the tribute paid to supergroup Queen.

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) joined by the cast of leading Aussie rock performers, including vocalist and recording artist “Dino Jag” La Vista, presented the music of Queen in an orchestral makeover like no other!

The ASO continues to reach new audiences through its bold new programs and performances style. It has given the music of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd an orchestral face lift while presenting the contemporary sounds of groups such as Radiohead, Muse, Jeff Buckley and Tool in The Edge series. And now, in what is being hailed as their biggest success with the orchestral rock series, the ASO have successfully added the music of Queen to their programming.

The cast of rock musicians and singers will now head off to Brisbane to join The Queensland Orchestra for the final Australian concert at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday 9th June 2007. Tickets are still available through Ticketek on 132 849 or book online.

 

“Post Cards” TV Special on “Queen” Concerts

Thursday, May 10th, 2007


Live footage & interviews taken by channel 7’s “Post Cards”strong> on the “ASO Plays Queen” concerts will go to air on Sunday 27th May at 5.30pm. Footage will include a sample of “Dino Jag” La Vista singing “We are the Champions”.

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) was going through its paces when Channel 7’s “Post Cards”strong> crew called in to its Hindley Street headquarters.

It was picking up on the riff from Queens’ “We are the Champions” which once reverberated through hi-fi speakers in teenage sleepouts and bedrooms around the world.

It’s difficult, multi-layered music which is just the sort of challenge the ASO and rock musicians, Rob Pippan and Warwick Cheatlle need, having already taken audiences to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon last year.

Rob and Warwick have teamed up with vocalists “Dino Jag” La Vista, Dianne Dixon, Ian “Polly” Politis, Emily Kelly, Craig Csongrady, Nanette Van Ruiten & Deb Brunotte to bring the music of Freddie Mercury, Brian May and the other members of the legendary band Queen to Adelaide audiences at the Festival Theatre.

It’s a wonderful blend of cool vocals, amp-driven power and stringed sophistication. According to Rainer Jozeps, for the ASO it’s a case of musical cross-pollination.

“We want to see if we can get the people who come to the Queen performance to come and see what they think about Mozart and Beethoven. Adelaide audiences are fantastically experimental.”"

The ASO continues to push the musical envelope having recently collaborated with local hip hop band, the Hill Top Hoods but this time another crop of baby boomers will converge on the Festival Theatre for a trip down memory lane.

Queen gained international recognition with the release of their album “”Sheer Heart Attack‚Äù. Since 1973, the band released 15 studio albums, 5 live albums and numerous compilation albums. They’ve sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.

The ASO Plays Queen
Thursday 31st May
Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd June
8pm
Adelaide Festival Theatre

Book through BASS on 131 246

 

Dino Jag Sings “Fool On The Hill” for Beatles Tribute Album

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

A recording of Dino Jag singing “Fool On The Hill” will be included on “FrenchBlackBirds”, the second album scheduled to be released in the series which pays homage to the music of The Beatles as presented by French pianist/composer/arranger & producer Christophe Violland (musical director & keyboard player for The Andrew Strong Band, The Commitments).

The recordings feature a swag of international guests including such luminaries as Average White Band lead vocalist Alan Gorrie (Pictured), Tom Bowes (Tower Of Power / Funk Filharmonik), Carmen Grillo (Tower Of Power), Larry Hoppen (Orleans) & Mark King (Level 42).

The series promises to be an exhilarating showcase of Beatle songs like you’ve never heard before! Christophe Violland has a knack for arrangements which fuse the soulful elements of jazz, rock & funk into a vivacious sound which is becoming his trademark. All guests appearing on “FrenchBlackBirds” will be supported by “le tentet au carre”, a cracking thirty-one piece orchestra which he established specifically for the album.

No official release date has been announced as yet for “FrenchBlackBirds” which is currently being mixed down. In the meantime, you can check out some tasty samples including Carmen Grillo singing Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band & Mark King’s version of Penny Lane at www.myspace.com/christopheviolland.

 

Queen Show Announced for Brisbane

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

Grab your best friend, somebody to love and a fat bottomed girl and head down to the Brisbane Convention Centre for a symphonic rock spectacular!

The Queensland Orchestra pays tribute to one of the most successful and influential rock acts of our time. Queen, the band responsible for the classic songs “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “You’re My Best Friend”, “Somebody to Love” and “We Will Rock You” gets the orchestral treatment in Brisbane’s favorite stadium.

Featuring the electric combination of 4-piece rock band, 7 singers (including “Dino Jag” La Vista) and full 60-strong orchestra, this is an evening of rock orchestra like you’ve never heard before!

Come and relive Queen’s greatest moments in this transcendent fusion of rock and symphony!

All together now “I see a little silhouetto of a man ”

STARRING
Conductor: Mark Taddei
Lead Guitar: Rob Pippan
Drums: John Zac
Bass Guitar: Warwick Cheatle
Keyboards: Joe James
Vocals: “Dino Jag” La Vista, Dianne Dixon, Ian “Polly” Politis, Emily Kelly, Craig Csongrady, Nanette Van Ruiten & Deb Brunotte
and Queensland Orchestra

The Queensland Orchestra Plays Queen
Saturday 9th June 2007
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Tickets available through Ticketek on 132 849 or book online

 

Full-Length Video Clip Now Available For Viewing

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

I am pleased to announce that the full-length animated video clip for “Play That Funky Music” has been completed and is now available for viewing. The clip was produced by David Ashby and Dario Russo of Rush Brothers Productions. Hope you enjoy it and f-f-f-f-f-f-funk out! :)

 

Dino Jag to Join International Lineup for Beatles Tribute

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Dino Jag has been invited to join an elite lineup of international recording artists set to appear on a series of recordings which will pay homage to the music of The Beatles. The recordings will showcase the magnificent fusion of jazz, rock & funk arrangements by French pianist/composer/arranger & producer Christophe Violland (pictured).

Other guests confirmed to appear on the recordings so far include such luminaries as Alan Gorrie (Average White Band), Tom Bowes (Tower Of Power / Funk Filharmonik), Carmen Grillo (Tower Of Power), Larry Hoppen (Orleans) & Mark King (Level 42).

There is talk that Dino Jag may be singing “Fool On The Hill” for the second album in the series to be titled “FrenchBlackBirds”. Stay tuned for more news as it comes to hand.

 

Pre-Production for “The Didgeridoo Show Outback” 2007

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

Internationally acclaimed didgeridoo player and story teller Andrew Langford flew down to Adelaide this week from the Red Centre to do some pre-production work with Dino Jag and Rob Vorel (pictured in Rob’s home studio) for the 2007 season of “The Didgeridoo Show Outback”.

“We did some recording and worked on the creation and synchronization of new multimedia elements for this year’s show”, says Dino. “Rob has built up some great new grooves and soundscapes. The fusion of these “new-age” elements with the ancient sound of the didgeridoo will enable the audience to experience and connect with the instrument in a whole new way”.

The eight-month season officially kicks off in April at the Sounds of Starlight Theatre which is located right in the heart of Alice Springs. The theatre (which coincidently was founded by Andrew Langford some 11 years ago) has become a hot spot for tourists visiting Australia from all over the world.

Sounds of Starlight Theatre
Here’s a picture of Andrew Langford playing the “Wah Wah” didge which sounds very cool!

Dino Jag joins Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for “Queen”

Monday, February 12th, 2007

It has been confirmed that “Dino Jag” La Vista will join the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and a cast of leading Aussie rock performers for a series of concerts that will present the music of Queen with an orchestral makeover like you’ve never heard before!

Just when you thought “Bohemian Rhapsody” couldn’t sound any better and the magic of iconic British band Queen existed only in record collections! In 2007 the ASO will stage three nights showcasing the definitive music of one of the world’s true supergroups.

Leading the orchestra will be American conductor Marc Taddei (pictured), currently Music Director of New Zealand’s Christchurch Symphony

While the shows promise rock and powerhouse anthems, the concerts will delight classical music fans alike with the beauty and majestic sounds of Queen interpreted by the ASO. This is the next installment in the rock adventures of the ASO in the concert series that will showcase the strength of the orchestra as they prove that they can rock you like no other!

STARRING
Conductor: Mark Taddei
ASO Concertmaster: Terence Tam
Lead Guitar: Rob Pippan
Drums: John Zac
Bass Guitar: Warwick Cheatle
Keyboards: Joe James
Vocals: “Dino Jag” La Vista, Dianne Dixon, Ian “Polly” Politis, Emily Kelly, Craig Csongrady, Nanette Van Ruiten & Deb Brunotte
and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

The ASO Plays Queen
Thursday 31st May 2007
Friday 1st & Satu