Something To Sing About

“Play That Funky Music” has today reached number 8 on iTunes “Top 100 Albums” Dance/Electronic Charts in Australia!

Check it out here

In association with Dmand management & Sounds of Starlight Theatre, Dino Jag has been working closely with internationally acclaimed didgeridoo player Andrew Langford (pictured far left) on the production of the new didgeridoo musical spectacular “The Tales & Adventures of WadiWarra.”

Andrew Langford (aka WadiWarra) is a charismatic performer & storyteller who is in his element in his latest production in which the audience is taken on a spellbinding musical journey through the ancient landforms, history & space of the Central Australian Outback”

Andrew’s mastery of the didgeridoo is beautifully embellished by composer/musician Anthony Gribble (pictured far right) on guitars & unusual exotic percussive instruments, and renowned percussionist & skin player Lee Pullen.

“The Tales & Adventures of WadiWarra” takes the live experience a step further for the audience with the creative use of modern sound & visual technology. The show incorporates some mesmerizing soundscapes & audio samples against a backdrop of captivating photographic images of Central Australia which makes this didgeridoo musical spectacular – uniquely Australian.

“The Tales & Adventures of WadiWarra” kicks off in April for a full nine-month season at the famous Sounds of Starlight Theatre in Alice Springs. The theatre is a very popular destination for international tourists & travelers visiting Central Australia. Make sure you check it out if you’re in the area. Here’s a link for more details.

“Play That Funky Music” by Dino Jag has today made its way onto iTunes Dance/Electronic “Top 100 Albums” in Australia! Currently sitting at number 27, the single is becoming a popular download for iTunes users around the world.

“This is great news,” says Dino Jag. “It’s fantastic to be getting such a reaction to the single even before getting it released to radio! Last week the single got to number 34 on Denmark’s “Top 100 Songs” which also took me by surprise. This is all thanks to the digital revolution!”

Here’s a direct link to check it out.

Today “Play That Funky Music” by Dino Jag made its way onto the iTunes Electronic “Top 100 Songs” in Denmark! The track is sitting at number 34! What a great start to the new year!

If you haven’t downloaded your copy yet, click on the iTunes link below and check it out!

Dino Jag makes iTunes “Top 100 Songs” In Denmark!

Are you feelin funky? Well then its time to lay down that boogie &… “Play That Funky Music” by Dino Jag.

Dino Jag’s funkalicious remakes of the classic Wild Cherry hit are NOW AVAILABLE for download on

“Once I was boogie singer, playin’ in a rock’n'roll band, I never had no problems… Yeh I can relate to that opening lyric in the song,” says Dino Jag.

“I’ve worked with rhythm & blues bands, 4-on-the-floor rock bands… but as soon as you add a little bit of that soul-soaked funk into the mix – man that feels good! It’s just a great vibe.

I’ve always wanted to release a version of “Play That Funky Music”. It’s such a classic song. I remember when I first heard it on the radio as a kid… that opening guitar riff, the horns, the cowbell… each element in the song contributing to that infectious groove – and that vocal! I couldn’t believe it when I eventually saw the film clip – the singer was white!

There are two mixes available for download, the Original Mix which was co produced with Rob Vorel at his studio (The Red Room) & the Elecrodelic Mix which I later produced in my little den. Rob did some great programming on the Original Mix sessions & put down some cool piano vamps & synth sounds. “We had a great time together on this track. It’s cool to finally be able to get these tracks out & spread the groove!”

Both mixes are now available all around the world through

Last Xmas I decided that no matter how busy I got during the year, I would at least make an effort to touch base with the people that I haven’t seen or spoken to for a while, & tap into a little more gratitude for the friends that I have & the freedoms…

Life can take an unexpected turn at any time, & that’s when you suddenly realize how precious the day-to-day things we take for granted truly are. I’m not trying to get all wanky here, but I do feel very fortunate that I have a loving family, am in good health & have some very special friends that I know would help me out if I got into trouble. But sadly, there are thousands of hurricane victims who at this very moment are experiencing the utter devastation of having lost absolutely everything, including their family & friends. It’s so hard to truly comprehend what that would be like.

A personal highlight for me this year was working with one of Australia’s greatest entertainers, Barry Crocker. We’ve recorded a track together called “Shine a Light” (aka Moonbeams) which we hope will receive some solid support here in Australian next year. But right now, I’m pleased to announce that the track is available as a download from Hurricane Healing – Volume 2.

The Hurricane Healing project is a great initiative that I‚Äôm supporting which is helping the victims of the 2005 Hurricane season through music. Hurricane Healing is a “virtual album,” which includes a number of downloadable tracks provided by musicians from all over the world. When you buy a track or album, 50 cents of every dollar you spend goes directly to the National Headquarters of the Salvation Army in the U.S. Additionally, many artists are donating the proceeds they‚Äôd normally receive from sales to this relief effort.

Hey, it’s not even a couple of bucks for a track, so why not download a copy, checkout the new single & at the same time contribute toward a great cause! While you are there check out some of the other tracks from the other artists, & if you are feeling really generous… download the whole album!

Enjoy the moments! – Dino Jag 2005

The Hurt Myself project is all about helping those affected with AIDS and the families of the affected, living with aids. If you feel that you would like to help and support the project by linking your site to the main website then just follow the instructions on the site here…

The Hurt Myself project is an initiative from Blue Pie, Crush Management, Rusty Anderson, Dino Jag & the artists that performed on this great song including Abe Laboriel Jr, David Kahne, Probin Gregory, Brian Ray, Paul Wickens and Sir Paul McCartney.

We have all united to help generate sales of this great song so that we can send cash donations to the 46664 foundation and help those that need help the most. This is our way, all the performers and the many companies that are supporting the project to help to make a difference.

You can help by simply downloading this song and getting as many people as you can to download the song. 15% of all the proceeds from the sale of this song worldwide will go directly to the 46664 foundation. This includes the ringtones, video clip (when released), all digital downloads and all compilation CD’s that the song is licensed to and any advertising revenue we generate. We hope that you will help to support this great cause and enjoy the music for the great new “”Hurt Myself”" track.

To make a difference, those who want to help and be part of this wonderful project can help by simply downloading this song and getting as many people possible to download the song from anyone of the following eTailers found here.

Two of Dino Jag’s recent releases are now available for download on HurricaneHealing.US – Volume 2. The Hurricane Healing “virtual album” contains a series of downloadable tracks provided by musicians all over the world as part of an initiative which has been established to raise money for the victims of the 2005 Hurricane season. Tracks up for grabs include “Shine a Light” by Barry Crocker feat. Dino Jag & “She’s a Mod” by Ray Columbus & the Invaders vs. Dino Jag…

When you buy a track or album, 50 cents of every dollar you spend goes directly to the National Headquarters of the Salvation Army in the U.S. Additionally, many artists are donating the proceeds they’d normally receive from sales to this relief effort. Due to the scale of the devastation, funds & help will be needed for many months & perhaps even years to come. So when you download any of the tracks off the album, you’ll be contributing some much needed money. Each track is less than a couple of bucks, so you won’t even notice it missing from your pocket!

The album is available from digital retailers all around the world, but to save you time searching, just click here & you’ll be taken straight to Hurricane Healing – Volume 2 were you can check out the tracks available for download. This is great music initiative that needs your support.

Students participating in the TAFE Gawler “Learn 2 Earn” program are about to get their first full dose of “Sampson’s Addiction” by “L2EZ”. Now that the final version of the track has been mastered, “Sampson’s Addiction” will finally be exposed for all to experience…

The hip-hop track, which was co-written & produced by Dino Jag, came about as a result of student participation in the TAFE Gawler “Learn 2 Earn” program. Under the watchful eye of Dani Vadoulis, the innovative program has used the recording, manufacturing & marketing of a song as the vehicle for the students to learn to apply a broad range of real-life work related skills.

“It’s been a lot of fun working with the guys,” says Dino. ““Sampson’s Addiction” has shaped up to be a very cool song, I think people will really dig it.”

Stay tuned for release details.

Today during an interview with Barry Crocker on the ABC, listeners across the country got an exclusive preview airing of “Shine a Light,” the new track to be released by Barry Crocker which also features Adelaide based singer/songwriter & producer Dino Jag…

The project was started by Barry Crocker and Damien Reilly from Blue Pie. “After a few meetings we found some of the work that I did in the 70′s and while we were going through some of the records at my place we made a call to Dino Jag and got him onto the case and he locked down on the “Moonbeams” track,” says Barry.

“Dino has a real gift for mixing and is one talented singer/songwriter. Dino got to work on the track and came back with some demo ideas. We worked on the mix a little more and I got to re-do my vocals at Underfoot Studios with Michael Hardwick at Crows Nest.

“The thing that is so special about this song is that we have some of the world’s best playing on the original sessions (David Foster, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton…) which have been incorporated into the new track. There is a really cool story about the original sessions… Let’s take a time warp some 28 Years to today… and Dino Jag works this into a super track with new vocals by Dino and myself.