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 creative Tonight, independent artist Rocky Graz joins the Politically Sound team to discuss his career in music, his politics, and to give us all a listen to some tracks off his upcoming album - Simple and Cold. Rocky has a background in a diversity of musical styles, and this represents his second solo effort. What shines through the most is Rocky's great personality and easy rapport - traits that have made him a fan favourite wherever he has played, and tonight we will all get treated to a first peak at his new tracks as he debuts them right here on the BZOO Homegrown Radio.  And when we mix together great music and great conversation along with our discussion of the news of the week, we get another edition of Politically Sound that is not to be missed! Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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 busy Tonight, award-winning modern folk rock artist Alan Morphew joins the Politically Sound team to discuss his music and his politics, and to give the listeners a sneak peak at his upcoming album - "The Rise and Fall of the American Dream" Alan has played with such notable artists as Neil Young, TSOL, and Johnny Van Zandt, and has toured across the United States and Europe. Tonight represents the world premiere of Alan's new album, and Politically Sound is incredibly grateful that he chose us as his venue, and for his willingness to discuss current events and other topics beyond the album.  Stir in a little George Carlin, a dash of Jon Stewart, plus Pat Robertson's weather forecast, and you have this week's political roundup mixed with some great music - This week on Politically Sound. Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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accomplished This week, Politically Sound is thrilled to present a special show with our favourite independent artist Robbie Gennet. Robbie has just come off tour with Nick Lachey and sits down for a long interview discussing touring, his upcoming musical projects, and - of course - politics. Robbie has written many songs we've featured here, and has strong opinions on the direction of the USA under it's current leadership, as well as his hopes for the future direction that the country. We cover everything from current affairs, through general political philosophy, to the leadership races. Robbie's idealism, beliefs, and songwriting are an inspiration that we wish more people would take to their hearts.  And, as a bonus, Bill Maher may just have uncovered one of the root causes of the rampant incompetence under the Bush administration. If you want to know what it is, listen in to this week's Politically Sound. Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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 rejuvenated The holidays are almost over. Politically Sound is enjoying a well deserved break over the holidays. We'd just like everyone to know that Politically Sound will be returning to all new shows Jan/3/07. We hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and will have a wonderful New Year!!! We'll see you back on the radio in the new year. Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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 happy With the mid-terms done and our leaders mostly off chatting in Vietnam this past week, we expand our subject matter out from the usual Iraq issues to bring in the current situation with China and how we see their emerging global presence continuing to grow. The signings this past week of new Chinese-Pakistani arms deals alongside the American decision to cooperate with India on nuclear issues - despite India still not being a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty - may just be a foreshadowing a Cold War sequel, as the two powers strive for territory within their spheres of influence.Throw in some discussion on the situation with Iran, the murder by poison of a Russian spy, and a bit of discussion on An Inconvenient Truth now that it is released on DVD, and we have another full show covering the past week's events. After all, just because the leaders are away doesn't mean that the Politically Sound team doesn't get to play! Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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 calm You know, it's hard to find things to rant about when the lame-duck congress is in and the President is off hanging out in Vietnam. Then again, one has to wonder if he took a moment to think about the parallels between the war in that nation and the one he finds himself stuck in. We imagine not, but it might be nice if he had.Still, the show goes on as we discuss what the Democrats should be doing in order to solidify their chances in '08, and cover a few stories that we had put on the back burner over the past couple of weeks as the election went into it's final days. These include the issue of the profiteering in the privatization of the war in Iraq, Jesus Camp, and Kerry's time in the penalty box after his most recent verbal gaffe. Besides, there is always something going on - even on the weeks when we have to dig through the O.J news to find it. Because there are always those who refuse to be Politically Sound. Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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 Come join us this week for the celebration as we pause for a moment to bask in the post-election glory. Dare we hope that sanity might finally return to the American congress? We cover it all in this weeks show, keeping a bit lighter than usual due to the circumstances. After all, we’re no Rush Limbaughs having to exclaim afterwards that our party didn’t even deserve us “carrying their water” in the first place. From the most current interviews with “Meet The Press” and “Chris Matthews”, mix in some Olberman, some O’Reilly (yep - O’Really!), and closing it out with George Bush singing a Lennon tune. What more can you ask for? Hey, George may not have found those WMD when he was searching his office that time, but at least the people found what they were looking for - a new direction in American policy. As always, we’ve got all your political news - covered progressive style! Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. This was in fact last week's show. Sorry I was so late in posting it in my journal. In about a week it will be a podcast if you want to hear it and missed it. | ||||||||||
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 anxious Well, this is it. The day before the midterms and the past week has been a flurry of activity. All the White house really wanted was the expected results of the kangaroo court convicting Saddam to bolster their image. Instead, this was greeted with a resounding yawn from the public - as it deserved. Meanwhile, this news had to compete for airtime with the continuing cascade of scandals plaguing the Republican party. From posting nuclear secrets to the web, to more issues with voting machines, to the crash and burn of another prominent member of the religious right. Everywhere you turned the news cried out with more black marks against this administration. And so here we are coming into voting day, and the pundits and prognosticators line up with their predictions on who will win what. While all agree that the Congress will take a sharp turn to the Democrats, the prize of the Senate remains to be seen. We just hope that everyone who wants to see a change gets out and votes tomorrow. It's the only way that this comedy of errors might just come to an end. Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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anxious One week to go until the mid-terms, and - with the attack ads running across the country - it seems as if the Republicans seem to be trying to get people talking about anything except the war. Well, it is still the number one issue for most voters for a reason, and so we keep it in the forefront of the show.From the start, we look into GW's foray into the wacky word of election semantics such as we all recall from Kerry the last time around. GW, it seems, was for staying the course until he was against it. Except, of course, that he's still seemingly for it just as long as he gets to call it something else. And things just go downhill from there for the Republicans as we discuss various statements and observations that have come up in the news this past week. The Republicans may want to cloud the issues again, but here at Politically Sound we try and cut through the fog and get back to reality. After all, reality is the place where we are all going to have to live.... isn't it? Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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optimistic As the mid-term elections draw ever closer, we continue to look at the issues being raised, and wonder about the ones that aren't. Once again the Republicans are reminding the country to be afraid while little is being discussed on the things that most affect the daily lives of the citizens: Education, immigration, health care, jobs, taxes etc. Will this single-issue focus rescue the Republicans one more time? Or has it finally worn out it's welcome?Also on the agenda, we hand over the floor to Keith Olbermann one more time to reiterate his (and our) outrage at the suspension of Habeas Curpus in the Military Commissions Act signed into law this past week, and comment on the apparent indecision in the White House on how to respond to the recommendations of Jim Baker's committee about Iraq. Throw in some humour from Bill Maher, some discussions on Barack Obama's Presidential aspirations, and a few other odds and ends that popped up, and we have another week of commentary from Politically Sound. Visit Stephanie at Politically Sound. Check The Show List For Times. | ||||||||||
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calmPeace - Stephanie. Losing patience with "staying the course" in Iraq As you read this, I am in the middle of a ten-day campaign swing for Democratic candidates from Iowa to Maine. Everywhere I go, it's clear Americans of all walks of life and ideologies have lost patience with the Bush administration on Iraq. They know that "staying the course" isn't far-sighted; it's blind. And leaving our troops in the middle of a civil war isn't resolute; it's reckless. That's the belief Democratic candidates are carrying to people all across the nation. And I can tell you that, if we stay strong, we can force an end to the failed linger-and-lose Bush approach on Iraq, and help America change course. Even die-hard Republicans are acknowledging the Bush disaster in Iraq. Senator John Warner, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, just returned from an Iraq visit and delivered a grim assessment of a country "drifting sideways" with increasing sectarian violence. It's critical to America's future that we keep the debate over Iraq front and center in the final month of this campaign. Standing up to a cowardly attack on a veteran in Pennsylvania This past weekend, I proudly defended Patrick Murphy, an Iraq war veteran running for Congress in Pennsylvania, within moments of an indefensible press conference staged by his Republican opponent. Mike Fitzpatrick, the Republican incumbent in Murphy's district, stood by silently as a veteran home from Iraq had his service disparaged. Fitzpatrick has never worn the uniform of our country. No one who has would ever tolerate this kind of slander. It was wrong in 2000 when George Bush stood in silence while John McCain's service was questioned. It was wrong in 2002 when Max Cleland was attacked. And the Republicans who hid cowardly behind lies in 2004 were wrong too. It's still wrong today. I'm determined to make it clear that we won't let this kind of attack prevail against any candidate in any party anywhere in our country. Spurring Political Action in Iowa We Democrats have a host of critical races in Iowa this year. A week ago, I traveled to Ames to help kick-off Political Action Week, a bipartisan, student-organized initiative designed to get more young people actively involved. You and I both know that getting more young people involved in political action is absolutely essential. Just two days ago, I was back in Iowa again -- this time campaigning alongside Senator Tom Harkin and many Democratic candidates running up and down the ticket this November. Banking Early Votes in Ohio Ohio is another critical state in 2006 -- just as it is in every election. The Ohio Democratic Party has a multi-pronged Paint Ohio Blue project under way. They're doing everything they can to make sure we Democrats identify and turn out our vote. One key is encouraging early voting. Any Ohio voter can cast his or her ballot early either by mail or in person. So last week, I joined Rep. Stephanie Tubbs-Jones in urging Ohioans to cast their ballots early. Later that same day, I went to a Get-Out-the-Vote rally at The Ohio State University and stumped for a number of Ohio Democratic candidates. From Nevada to New Hampshire to Maine As you read this, I am spending the day in Nevada to support Senate candidate Jack Carter, gubernatorial candidate Dina Titus, and congressional candidate Tessa Hafen. On Friday, I will be in New Hampshire to speak at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, a huge rallying point for Granite State Democrats. And then, it's on to Maine for more campaigning. I look forward to reporting back to you this time next week. In the meantime, I urge you to keep your eyes open for opportunities we'll be providing to support veterans running for Congress and enduring GOP attacks. Sen. John Kerry (D) Massachusetts | ||||||||||
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peacefulAnother week, another example of the President playing the role of "The Decider" and picking and choosing what laws matter and when. We've talked before about the signing statements that he attaches to most bills as he signs them. Statements that provide him with escape mechanisms to ignore laws at his discretion. His difficulty this time around is that there exist bills on the books that predate his kingship. Bills where no such escape clause exists. One example, the 1996 War Crimes Act. This act defines a war crime to include any violation or grave breach of any of the Geneva Conventions, and applies if either the victim or the perpetrator is a national of the United States or a member of the U.S. armed forces. The penalty may be life imprisonment or death. The death penalty is only invoked if the conduct resulted in the death of one or more victims. This bill's passage was designed to finally provide the opportunity for redress against Vietnamese soldiers who tortured American POWs. It was passed as part of a flurry of legislation during the period when the United States normalized relations with Vietnam. The bill passed by unanimous consent in the Senate and by a voice vote in the House. It was entirely uncontroversial at the time. Ten years later, in July of this year, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld that Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions applied to the War on Terrorism, providing Geneva Protections to the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. The unstated implication in that ruling is that any interrogation techniques used upon those prisoners that violated Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions is now deemed to be in contravention of the War Crimes act, and so those responsible should be charged. Now, we won't go too far into the obvious side-conversation about the fact that it was never up to the President to declare these people as exempt from the Geneva Conventions in the first place. You see - this pesky treaty that he is trying to redefine is pretty specific on that issue as well. Article 4 of the Geneva Convention defines the categories of persons who may be considered as "prisoners of war." The President unilaterally declared that those captured in the War on Terror did not meet those qualifications, and so were exempt. And you know something - that point very well may be debatable. But it is a debate that was never held despite being required by the Conventions. You see, according to Article 5, "should any doubt arise as to whether persons, having committed a belligerent act and having fallen into the hands of the enemy, belong to any of the categories enumerated in Article 4, such persons shall enjoy the protection of the present Convention until such time as their status has been determined by a competent tribunal." No competent tribunal, of course, has adjudicated this matter - until it finally came before the Supreme Court despite all of the President's efforts to block it. But the treaty is clear - the prisoners were required to have full Geneva protections until deemed NOT to be POWs by a qualified tribunal approved by the International Red Cross. Instead, the exact opposite occurred as they were considered to be exempt from the conventions until a ruling included them. So what does George need this new legislation for? That seems an appropriate question under the circumstances doesn't it? Why pursue this ridiculous notion that one nation can unilaterally redefine an international treaty when he would no doubt scream bloody murder if Iran attempted to redefine the non-proliferation treaties to exempt themselves? Oh sure, he'll tell Matt Lauer in interview that it is all about putting necessary tools into the hands of the Intelligence community. But if it were that, why didn't he ensure that it were passed at the start of this war instead of now trying to put them in place backdated to five years ago? Just how much has gone on that needs to get made legal from the last five years? No, it is all just a hasty response to the Supreme Court ruling. The prisoners, having been deemed as being included under the conventions, now have rights. So by redefining Article 3 there suddenly becomes no violations of those rights that has occurred to prosecute. Legally, it all just never happened, and for all intents and purposes the Supreme Court ruling is rendered moot. Of course, you still can't even get the President to acknowledge the rights of the prisoners given that - as recently as on September 6th - he stated that "Neither The President's Proposed Legislation Nor The Detainees' Transfer To Guantanamo Gives The Detainees POW Status." In other words, he is asking for retroactive immunity against the treatment of people that he still insists are not even covered by the very legislation that he is proposing. If you can make sense of that train of though, well - you're doing better than me! And do you really think that he is covering the asses of the people actually doing the dirty work? Or is he looking at the poll numbers and running scared about how a Democrat-controlled congress might choose to use the blatant violations of the rights of people should the word "impeachment" start to sound appealing? Frankly, this is all that this is about in a nutshell. A "get out of jail free" card for George and his inner circle. That's it, that's all, and anything else is just incidental. In the meantime, the first casualty of such self-serving legislation is that the cases against the 17 service men and women currently under indictment for abuses at Abu Ghraib will likely become almost impossible to prosecute. Another black eye to the credibility of the American Army as they continue to try and bring stability to Iraq. Another black eye to the military as they find themselves hamstrung in their need to be able to restrain their troops should they cross the line. It seems a far cry from 2002 doesn't it? When Secretary Rumsfeld lashed out at Iraq for the relatively harmless violation of the rights of captured American Soldiers who were filmed being interviewed and the films aired to the world? Back then, it seemed, the Geneva Conventions still mattered - if only just a little. In 1996 the Department of Defense fully supported the War Crimes bill, and indeed recommending that it be expanded to include an even longer list of war crimes than it does. Because the United States generally followed the Conventions, it was the military itself that recommended making breaches by U.S. soldiers war crimes as well "because doing so set a high standard for others to follow." The Senate had made no such requirement in the initial draft of the bill, but the military understood that their own sense of honor required that they be held to the same lofty standards that they wanted their future foes to be held to. But in today's world, respected Generals such as Colin Powell who still believe in setting high standards - regardless of the actions of the opponent - are described as being "confused" and dismissed by this administration. And people who understand far too well the ramifications of torture such as Senator McCain are also blasted for wanting no part in making it an institutionalized part of standard operating procedures. Those people just don't understand you see. After all, what do standards, honor, or morality have to do with a war to protect our way of life? By Mike aka zeppo_marx (click "friends") | ||||||||||
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cheerfulThe Legendary Jimmy D. Lane  NOW ON PODCAST! ~*~ Jimmy D. Lane, featured in a rare music special with Stephanie Larocque. Legendary Bluesman and son of the great Jimmy Rogers. If you’ve heard of any great musicians in the last 40 years, you will know Jimmy D. Lane’s cats! His father was the legend Jimmy Rogers who helped form the Muddy Waters Band. Listen to the tale of growing up in the household that would forever change Blues as we know it. Jimmy Rogers and Muddy Waters coming up from the Delta to form the Chicago Blues as we know it today. How it turned Jimmy D. Lane into the torch who would carry on the legacy that was his fathers and make it all his own. Listen in to a personal chat and interview with one of the greats! Don’t miss this special! *Artwork courtesy of Joe Klucar Peace - Stephanie. | ||||||||||
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 tired Takin' you to FunkyTown. As a genre, funk is one that has drifted around on the periphery of popularity since the 70s. It pops up every once in a while, and it's influences can be often felt in some blues, jazz, pop, and hip-hop, but it is a rarity to find a proponent of it in it's true form these days. Not that funk is the only genre in Laura Cheadle's repertoire. Indeed, her versatility as an artist is well documented in her available library of blues, soul, jazz, and pop. But it IS a definite influence throughout, and a refreshing twist on it as well.  From the story of Laura's upbringing, she was clearly destined for a life in music. Music runs throughout her family, and her performing began at age five with singing and the piano, through early years touring with a choir made up entirely of family members, switching to drums at 11 and forming a band with her brothers, and finally teaching herself the guitar at age 16. All along the way she has had the support and help of a talented musical family to help fulfill her innate need to create and perform music. Indeed, her current CD still features two of her brothers as band mates for the recording sessions. As a self-taught guitarist, her style is unique and interesting. However what really catches your attention is her voice. Her soulful, sensual, and bluesy vocals infuse a depth of passion into her music that is impossible to overlook. Simply said, She breathes her heart into her singing, and you find yourself all the more drawn to her lyrics because of it.  Currently Laura's local appeal keeps her booked through various venues in the New Jersey and Philadelphia area, and she is going to be taking her music international this fall as she heads to Tokyo to perform for two weeks. I'm sure she'll make as much of an impression there as she has on everyone who has ever had the pleasure to experience her talent.  Laura also has a great website that can be found here;  I wanted to thank Laura for being my feature this week! Thanks Laura!:)  | ||||||||||
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cheerful It was Thomas Edison who famously noted that genius is one percent inspiration, and ninety nice percent perspiration. I'm not at all sure that this translates in these proportions to the arts, but certainly there are many talented artists who never make the cut due to their inability or unwillingness to put the work in to get the acclaim that they deserve. One thing is for sure, Selena Ryan's career will not be predetermined by a lack of work ethic. As Selena's tag-line on her MySpace page states: "if you want it.... earn it".  Knowing that the odds of success were greatly increased with a sound grounding of proper training and a solid body of practical work, she has taken the time to attain a BA in music business from Cal State Chico while furthering her vocal training through such venues as A Capella and Jazz choirs. She has also made her name in the L.A Music scene, performing shows with her band while completing her latest demo - two songs of which she has made available for us to listen to. Co-written with keyboardist Drew Laurence, her two selections offer us a glimpse at the versatility of Selena's abilities. Of the two, I find that her pure vocal skills are far more noteably represented in Another Day where her considerable blues chops are front and center, but I have to recognize that her commercial success is far more likely to revolve around the more mainstream pop-rock music represented by Drive to Love. Here she really shows her range as she switches from sweet sultry sounds to a raw rasp and back in a heartbeat. You also find yourself noting her Jazz influences in many of the vocal riffs, and also in some of the interesting chord and rhythm changes found through the song. Take the two songs together, and you can't help but wonder if there is any vocal style that Selena can't sing. Pop. Rock. Blues. Jazz. All of them represented here with grace, emotion, and power. Also available is her cover of the Bill Wither's classic - Ain't No Sunshine, sung in an raw yet wistfull voice filled with passion. It is a rare thing indeed that I reccomend a cover - indeed this is a first for me here - but Selena's performance absolutely nailed the sentiment that this song always evoked for me.  As Selena puts it, "The hardest part is taking risks and making music that comes from my heart, while also connecting to a fan base. I try to blend my own style with the genres I love and hope in doing so I'm able to reach others who enjoy different types of music as much as I do." And while I only have heard the two songs from the demo to really try and get a feel for just how diverse her interests are and how they are reflected in her original work, they provide enough of a cross section to start and get a feel for her wide range of preferred genres. Selena credits a number of influences to her diverse musical interests. First, she was blessed with growing up in a household that shared her eclectic tastes. She also has grown up in diverse settings that further exposed her to new influences. From time spent in the Seattle area to northern California to Juneau, Alaska before settling into L.A. life. And she also notes that her parents divorce became the time that she really channeled herself into music as she grew from singing to songwriting as a means to express her thoughts and feelings, a mechanism she used to contine to express herself as she matured and experienced more of life.  The end result of all of this preparation is a beautiful voice capable of soothing you with soft, sweet tones, or ripping it raw with sheer power. And with the talented group of musicians she has surrounded herself with, I feel sure that her demo will generate some interest in all the right places. And Selena's biggest challenge may well be in deciding if she wants to dedicate a career to a single genre, or how she shall manage to satisfy all of the different audiences that various pieces of her music is sure to appeal to. Selena also has a great website that can be found here;  I wanted to thank Selena for being my feature this week! Thanks Selena!:)  | ||||||||||
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sleepy This week's feature is an amazing talent. Born and raised in Central Florida, Karisa has been singing and performing on stage since the age of six. Her expressive songwriting and strong vocals fuse together to make her performances fresh and captivating. Karisa has recently relocated to the New York City area and is making her mark in the local music scene. With her talented vocals and marketable songwriting skills, this bright-eyed blonde is on her way to becoming a household name.  I had a chance to speak with Karisa this past week and she agreed to answer a few questions for this feature.  An Interview With Karisa Nowak Did you grow up in a musical or artistic household? My older brother is also a musician/ singer-songwriter. My father is a mural artist and has many amazing art works. At what age did you know that music would be a huge part of your life? I was around 3 or 4, singing Jimminy Cricket's "Zippity Do Dah" in front of all my dolls and teddy bears. I knew it was what I wanted. I eventually, graduated to real people and preformed for the kids in the neighborhood. When did you get your first break? A man by the name of Carl Allen, let me sing in front of 2,000 people at a Bluegrass Festival when I was only 10 yrs. old. It was so amazing to have an audience let a kid sing at such a big event. What has been your career highlight so far? Hands down, singing a showcase at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville when I was 12. Such a historical place, such a wonderful stage. Nothing so far has compared to that experience. Is the music you most enjoy listening to in the same style as what you tend to play? If you look at my music collection, you'll find a variety of music. Some of my favorites are: Matchbox 20, 3 Doors Down, STP, Sinatra, Green Day, Jet, Lenny Kravitz, Subline, Sherly Crow, Velvet Revolver, and lots of local artists.  Your album note says that you have "redefined yourself". In what way has your music most changed? I once was told as a little girl performing that to become a good songwriter, you have to experience life. The past year, I feel I finally found out who I was inside and what I wanted to do with my life. The songs on the album are my life's soundtrack. Have you missed your supportive group of friends and family when you moved to New York? And what do you miss most from home? It's really hard to be so far away from my mom, dad, big bro and best friend Kristal. Although, we talk on the phone all the time, it's not the same. I had to leave my chow, "Missy Prissy" with my mother and I really miss her dearly. Besides that, I miss having a year round tan!!! If you could be granted one wish, what would it be? My father has been suffering from a rare muscle disease for along time now. The doctors haven't been able to cure his pain. It kills me inside to know he is suffering. That one wish... would be to make him 100% healed of all his pain and illnesses. Do you have anything new in the works right now that we can look forward to? And do you have a CD already out and if so how can people go about buying it? I just finished my 1st all acoustic album, "You Don't Know Jack". It's available on my website:www.karisanowak.com. I am currently on the hunt for a band to back me up at my New York Gigs. I ask this question of all my features. Given the state of turmoil the world is in today, would you care to share any thoughts you may have on the subject? Well, I'm pleading the 5th on this one. I guess Karisa has a good sense of humour as well..:) Is there anything I might not of asked you that you would like to add? I just want to thank everyone who is supporting local musician general. It is so important to keep the music alive!  Karisa Also has a really great website, with more pictures and gigs and booking info, as well as don't for get to pick up her CD! Her website can be found here;  I wanted to thank Karisa for being my feature this week! Thanks Karisa!:)  | ||||||||||
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