Whassup??!!!
Back from Las Vegas!! Had a great time kickin' back and ROCKIN' out!! We had some unseasonal weather while we were there - highs only in the 70's-80's. It was gorgeous and completely pleasant to this New Yorker!!
We got to town and hung out with some dear friends who moved out there from NY a few years back. Our friend from Idaho, who is also originally from NY met us there as well. We had fun in the jacuzzi maxin' and relaxin our first day at our friend's pad.
Thursday night was our first show at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay Casino. What an awesome room to play! The vibe was just splendid and this room is home of many touring acts coming through town. We opened the night and Laurie Steele from KOMP FM Radio came down to give us a fabulous introduction to our performance!! I was also pleased to learn that I'm the first person in the history of House of Blues Las Vegas to play Autoharp on stage! I'm honored to have such a privilege!! The show was packed and the energy was just tremendous! I want to thank Michael Soli for having us on the bill and I also would like to thank Laurie Steel for playing our music on KOMP and for coming down to the show!!
Then it was off to Big Dick's Tavern which their claim to fame is the "Best Dive in Las Vegas" for a matinee performance on Sunday (5/25). The crowd was extremely responsive and the locals seemed to be enjoying the tunes! Then we went to check in to our suite at the Golden Nugget located in downtown on Fremont Street. Fremont is considered "old Vegas" but it is all the hustle and bustle you would expect in the entertainment capital of the world!! Our suite was just superb - room service, starbucks, jacuzzis, the works! You name it, it was there and in abundance!! After some down time at the Nugget, it was off to our second show which took place the legendary Sand Dollar Lounge. The Sand Dollar also has had its share of touring acts who have come through to perform on its stage. The venue is legendary and I want to thank JQ for having us perform a showcase slot!
Monday morning was check out from the Golden Nugget and off to our friends' house for a going away party. The spread was amazing!! I want to thank our dear friends Lois, Gino and Biz for hooking us up while we were out there!! They totally made the experience memorable and it was just fabulous to see them all again!!
A special thanks to the Las Vegas Sun paper for their feature on our House of Blues show and the Las Vegas Weekly for posting our tour dates in their publication! Thanks to SIR Rentals for the guitar, Chris for having his guitar readily available as a back up (awesome late night jam man!!) and all the musicians and fans who came out to the shows!! We appreciate the support and thanks so much for making us feel so welcome!! We can't wait to come back!! We will have pics to post from our stint in Vegas very soon, so check back!! Viva Las Vegas!!!!
Then we were back home for an acoustic performance at the Cubbyhole Saturday (5/31). Thanks to everyone who came out, it was wonderful to see you!! Join us this Saturday (6/7) in NYC for a show at the Yippie Cafe and Museum. We hit the stage at 9PM. The Yippie is a eclectic and unique place, so come on down for some live music!
Many thanks and ROCK ON my Bitches!!!
May 20, 2008
Hey all!!
Just wanted to let you know I will be hitting the road today for my upcoming Las Vegas tour. I'm excited to be heading back to Sin City!! My first show will be on the strip at the House of Blues Mandalay Bay on Thursday. We hit the stage at 8:45PM. We have a few shows lined up while we are there - Friday night at Rejavante (10PM), Sunday at Big Dick's (3PM), Sunday night at The Sand Dollar Lounge (11PM) and Monday at Aces & Eights (11PM). Be sure to check out my touring page for additional info on these and other upcoming shows. If you are in Vegas, come on down to the shows! We look forward to meeting and seeing you all!!
Look for an upcoming XOCH Notes following my return......Have a great Memorial Weekend!! ROCK ON!!!!
April 29, 2008
Just checking in!! Had a great time performing on Tuesday Night Rocks a few weeks back!! Special thanks to Bob, TC the crew for having us!! We appreciate their love and support for original talent!!
Gearing up and getting ready for my Las Vegas tour which is set to take place in a matter of weeks (I leave in 22 days!!) I have been passing the time rehearsing, getting my song lists together, getting the equipment ready, packing and all that jazz. My tour is mentioned in the latest mi2n newsletter. Check out the link: http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=108979
Help me get to the top of the charts by giving me plays with my song "Wounds" which has been added to Clear Channel’s "New" Program
on Kiss FM and Star 93 FM!! Your support is greatly appreciated!
http://www.kissfmjams.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=147109
http://www.933star.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=148463
Join me in NYC for my next show this Friday at the Mean Fiddler, a great place
with an excellent vibe and appreciation for live music. I take the stage
at 8:45PM. For more details on this show and other live shows, please check
out
my touring
page. Your source for everything XOCH!
ROCK ON!!!!
April 9, 2008
Hey!!!
My song "Wounds" has just been added to Clear Channel’s "New" Program
on Kiss FM and Star 93 FM!! Help me get to the top of the charts by giving
me plays!! Spread the word and thanks for your support because you rock!!
http://www.kissfmjams.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=147109
http://www.933star.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=148463
In other news, I'm hard at work, getting ready for my upcoming Vegas Tour.
So to all my Sin City friends, I look forward to seeing you next month!! Those
of you looking for some fun in the sun on Memorial weekend, join us in Vegas!!!
Check my touring page for more details!!
On April 15th, I will be performing acoustic on "Tuesday Night Rocks" program
in Port Jervis and I will be back in Poughkeepsie at the Muddy Cup on April
18th, for an all ages show!
ROCK ON!!!!!
March 11, 2008
Good News to share with you!!
You can now purchase any one of my entire CDs as mp3s!!
Customers can purchase an entire album as one zip download, which
includes the MP3s, a JPG of the album art, and a text file of song
titles, album notes, and links back to my other websites!
They're regular MP3 files that play easy on ANY MP3 player your
fans use, whether iPod, cellphone, Blackberry, iPhone, Nokia,
Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.
The MP3s are encoded at top-audiophile-quality (~200k VBR),
higher than iTunes or any other major store.
XOCH: popcore du jour
http://cdbaby.com/cd/xoch3
XOCH: Cabaret
http://cdbaby.com/cd/xoch2
XOCH: The ONE
http://cdbaby.com/cd/xoch
I also wanted to mention some awesome licensing opportunities I had come
my way! Back in January, my music had been featured in ABC's "All My Children." The
track they used was "My Desire" and they used a one minute, forty
second clip!! I was psyched to hear about it and then to see it rerun on
the Soap Channel!!
Three songs of mine have been picked up for a forthcoming TV pilot called "On
The Prowl" which is a reality based series about guys going out on the
town looking to hook up! The songs chosen were "Anything", "Dirty
Thoughts" and "Best I Never Had." Thanks to Vaughn Stewart
for choosing my tunes and look for the series to air shortly. More info to
come
on that....
Also, "Anything" and "Best I Never Had" have been chosen
for an upcoming documentary called "Crash Artist" which is scheduled
for a 2008 film festival tour and HBO documentary release.
And last but certainly not least, "Anyting" has been featured in
the Candlelight Media’s theatrical film, soundtrack and DVD release of “Turn
Around."
Enjoy!!
Hello!!!!
Long time no speak, I know!! I have tons of irons in the fire and I'm currently working on many things at the moment! I appreciate your patience and thank you for going to Myspace - http://myspace.com/xoch for all your up to the minute XOCH info!
I want to welcome my little niece Kate Carrolla who was born on February 7. Mom, dad and baby are all doing well I'm happy to report! She's cute as a button and I'm pleased as pie that I have had some time to hang and get to know her!
I was down in Brooklyn this past Monday mixing some acoustic tracks for my upcoming release. The EP is slated to be released sometime late in 2008 so I'm still deligently at work composing additional tunes and plan to hit the studio shortly to record them.
I will be hitting the road and touring "Sin City" Las Vegas this May! I'm pysched to be heading out west to do some shows. I had a blast performing there in November, met so many terrific people and I look forward to seeing you all again!! If you're in town, drop by a show and say hi!! Viva Las Vegas....I will also be heading down to Florida this September for some shows as well!! No doubt, it will be loads of fun and I can't wait to get on the road again...........
I have a couple of local shows coming up. This Saturday, I will be performing an all ages, acoustic show at the one and only Cubbyhole Coffee House! There is no cover charge and we get going about 9PM. Tuesday April 15, I will be performing on the "Tuesday Night Rocks" TV Show in Port Jervis. The show airs at 8PM with a live performance and an interview with yours truly.
I'm also in the process of updating my website. New pics and other goodies to be posted soon, so please bear with me as we get all the kinks worked out.
Stay tuned. More to come.........
November 30th, 2007
Hey All!!
Just wanted to say hey and let you know I'm back from Sin City! I want to thank Lois, Gino, Biz (ASS!!!!!!), ReJavanate, Hercules, Coconut, JQ and all the wonderful people I met while out there for not one but two fabulous shows at ReJavanate! I will be back out that way late May of 2008, so be sure to join us for more fun filled, caffeinated action.
And in other news, check out my feature in the Streetvoice UK Holiday Edition. I want to thank Steve and his publication for their avid support across the pond!!! Enjoy!!!
I will be at the Cubbyhole Saturday December 8 for an all ages show! Come down, escape the grind and join me for a cozy, comfy and intimate evening! We get going about 9PM.
ROCK ON!!!!!
September 28, 2007
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of XOCH Notes - your source for everything XOCH!
Enjoying a couple of weeks off between shows! I want to thank everyone for coming out to our shows this past month at the Cubbyhole, 2 Alices and the City Ale House. I will be back in action starting October 6 with a slew of shows. Be sure to check out the Touring page and Myspace for upcoming show details.
I also wanted to mention that I'm stretching my creative, performing muscles for the Dutchess Community College production "Once Upon A Mattress." I have a non dancing, non singing role in this musical (go figure!!), but I'm happy to report that my role is one where I play a minstrel accompanist utilizing my mandolin/autoharp skills! I want to thank Rita Carver, John Carver and my wonderful cast and crew for having me a part of the production. The show runs from November 15-18. Please support my latest creative endeavor.
Short and sweet! Happy Autumn and I'll see you out and about this October!!
September 10th, 2007
Whassup??!! Hope you are enjoying what is left of summer! I have actually seen a few leaves turning, so the change of season is quickly approaching! Let me get you up to date on all that is happening!
First off, we have some cool links to share. My song "Best I Never Had" is featured in the movie "Bam Bam & Celeste" (written by and starring Margaret Cho) and currently using the tune for the DVD release promo! A special thanks to Lorene Machado the director for getting behind my music! Check out the video clip here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOywEhMeePE
Also, my song "Anything" is featured in both the trailer and film called "Turn Around". The movie is set for release in theaters this fall. A special thanks to Candlelight media for their support!! Check out the trailer here - http://www.candlelightmedia.com/TurnAroundSite/trailer.html
Which brings to me to the next subject at hand. Due to unseen circumstances, we wish our fellow guitarist Anthony Cucorullo all the best! He has left the band and moved due to a family emergency. He will be greatly missed as both a friend and bandmate! We are currently auditioning guitarists, so for the time being, our focus has been on performing acoustic shows. Expect us in full electric form in October for MEANY Fest taking place October 13!!
Last, but certainly not least, thanks to everyone for coming out to our shows! Thanks to Java Joz and the Muddy Cup for having us earlier in the month! And last night's Industry Open Mic at the Triad was a lot of fun, so many thanks for the invite! We had a terrific time meeting some wonderful, friendly faces! Be sure to join us this Saturday for an all ages event at The Cubbyhole! All ages are welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you at the show! For more details, feel free to stop by my touring page!!
ROCK ON!!!!
Summer is here and I certainly hope you are enjoying it to the max!! Lots of fun and sun to share with you, so kick back and relax for this edition of XOCH Notes!!
To briefly recap, we had a terrific time performing at Taste Budd's on June 9 and at The Baggot Inn on June 16. I want to thank both venues and all the wonderful fans and friends, new and old for coming out to the shows! We appreciate your support!
XOCH will be out and about this summer, so be sure to catch a live show! Our next show is on June 30 at Snitch Bar. This is a new venue we have been invited to play. We hit the stage at 9pm, so grab your buddies and come on down!!
ROCK ON!!!!
Welcome to the latest edition of XOCH Notes!! Your source for everything XOCH!
WOW!! It is great to be back!! I played a totally awesome show at The Palace Theater in Waterbury,CT on 4/24 with illusionist David Martin! I want to thank everyone involved in the production - the cast, crew, the fans and the venue. It was truly a remarkable experience for me in my career as a performer! I consider myself a peroformer of all sorts, a jack of all trades, if you will. I have such varied interests in many forms of performing art, and this show really catered to my interest and my skills. My academic studies are focused in the Performing Arts and this production certainly fit the bill! There were dance numbers, a number of illusions that i was involved in ( I got levitated and appeared out of nowhere!) and live music provided by yours truly!! The Palace Theater is a beautiful venue, absolutely breathtaking! An enjoyable, new experience for everyone involved! Check out David's interview on TV regarding the show http://wtnh.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?vendor=wss&qu=david+martin
Friday April 13th we performed at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY! It was a great night of regional, live music with performances by The Gentling, Kristen Capolino, Frank Viele and Audible Thought! Thanks to everyone for coming out and supporting regional talent!
In May, we will be heading in to the studio to record some new tunes for my upcoming release, not yet titled, and tentatively slated for release in late 2007/early 2008. As soon as they are finished, I plan on posting them on MySpace!! And speaking of MySpace, I'm about to embark on 200,000 listens!! I want to thank everyone who has been checking out my profile and listening to my songs! Every little bit helps, so please feel free to add yourself as a friend http://myspace.com/xoch
I will be performing at Cousin Larry's this Saturday, 4/28 in Danbury, CT!! Show starts promptly at 9PM. I will be performing with some great local CT talent (Six7 and The Brady Bstards). Then it's back in Poughkeepsie at The Cubbyhole Coffee House on Friday, May 11!! Show starts at 9PM. All ages are welcome to attend this event!!
547 Violet Ave
Hyde Park, NY 12538
9PM - 18+ XOCH & Bovane