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MusiCHI Suite: The New Music Software Manager And Player Dedicated To Classical, Jazz Or Other More Demanding Genre Of Music Is Now Available

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MusiCHI Suite is the first integrated computer software application to manage your music files, completely dedicated to classical, jazz or other more demanding genre of music. It is the only digital music suite where the user can actually play and organize his music in an intelligent way, allowing him to change the order and number of columns on the screen and find his tracks in the most flexible manner. MusiCHI Suite includes 4 applications (Player, Ripper, Tagger, Library Manager), each optimized for their task, where newly introduced fields, such as Instruments, Composition, Period, Performers, Style, relevant to music classification can be utilized. Unlike other programs, in theMusiCHI Suite any field, any data, you see on screen is written inside the audio files , therefore, reducing the importance of the library, which becomes just the temporarily catalog of the files’ metadata, used only for fast and flexible searches. Bringing back the focus to the music files themselves and freeing you from any proprietary software library database.

Furthermore, we use a database engine that allows virtually unlimited size of libraries. MusiCHI Suite is a multi – library system , allowing for one more level of grouping, for example Classical, Jazz, World Music, etc. According to the library, the user interface, audio tracks data and tagging pick lists can change, since different styles of music have different logic and personalities: with classical music Composer/Composition is more valuable information than Artist/Album, for example.

The Suite is equipped with a complete reference database (MusiCHI Clean ©®) for classical music, where more than 5000 entries (composers, performers, orchestras, etc.) have been properly corrected and normalized with full respect of their local spelling (umlaut, accents etc.), i.e. the program is fully Unicode compliant. Furthermore, it has a composition engine search covering for the moment the integrated music collection of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Vivaldi. The composition engine search will soon be completed with the compositions of other famous composers.

MusiCHI Suite Version 2.1 comes with step by step tutorials and help files leading the user to learn the program and its powerful features quickly and easily. In Version 2.1, new capabilities have been added such as the possibility to play music files without them being part of a music library, the possibility to see the album/compositions covers in a graphical carousel view, the possibility to change the fonts sizes so that the user can play with the software remotely from his couch, the possibility to extract the content of the music library for printing via a spreadsheet. Furthermore, the player can read directly the CD booklet (in pdf format) with a single click, can browse any relevant internet pages linked to a track (Wikipedia etc.), potentially transforming the application to be a front-end to a music knowledge based system. Via the Windows clipboard, the Ripper can use, for its metadata, pretty much any source coming from the WEB or other documents. The playlists are now compatible with the m3u and m3u8 formats. In order to explore the numerous capabilities of the software, you can download from http://www.musichi.eu/index.php/en/downloaddemo, the free trial version (the full featured program with a limited activation time). We have also, included a demo librarywith prepared musical clips (courtesy of Hyperion Records), that can show how classical music can be tagged, “the MusiCHI way”. With these files you can experiment with the other tools of the Suite, especially our tag editor that is considered undoubtedly one of the best (if not the best) of its kind.

MusiCHI Suite Version 2.1 can play FLAC files up to 24 bits/ 385.2 KHZ, and offers additional support for MP3, MP4, APE, WMA and M4A. As we do not offer volume adjustment within the player, we do not add any digital distortion. MusiCHI Suite is ASIO Drivers compatible, including ASIO4ALL, allowing to by-pass the video sound mixer of Windows and achieving bit perfect digital output (we have passed bit transparency tests with a Weiss DAC202). MusiCHI Suite is designed to run on Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista or 7).

MusiCHI Suite is available in 3 versions: MusiCHI Studio (launching price 39 euros, approx. 54 US$) which includes the 4 applications (Player, Ripper, Tagger, Library Manager), MusiCHI Portable (launching price 19 euros, approx. 26 US$) a unique application that allows the user to transport and play all his digital music library on any other PC without any further configuration than plug a USB drive and MusiCHI Ultimo(launching price 49 euros, approx. 68 US$) which apart from the 4 applications, includes also the Portable Edition.

MusiCHI Suite is available through the website address: www.musichi.eu.

Contact details:
Myrto Skotida, T. +306974417252, m.skotida@musichi.eu

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New Service Brings Voice to Social Networking Using the Simplicity of a Phone Call

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Voike Inc. is excited to announce a new social network platform that gives users the ability to voice their emotions by telephone.

Miami, FL, Thursday – September 15, 2011 — Voike Inc. is excited to announce a new social network platform that gives users the ability to voice their emotions by telephone. The unique technology merges a proprietary telephone engine and social platform to enable users-known as “Voikers”-to create and post voice messages and music on their social networking spaces.

The only platform of its kind, Voike makes it possible for users to communicate more intensely, magnify their reach and create a more personal connection on their favorite social Websites. Essentially, Voike brings voice to social networking using the simplicity of a phone call. As another distinction, the new technology allows Voikers to post through a hands-off call feature while driving. This makes Voike a safe and practical alternative to texting behind the wheel, especially given that the average person can speak 150 words per minute compared to texting 35 words per minute.

Voike President Jaime Jaramillo says his user-friendly technology is the ultimate way to update family, friends, fans and followers. He said: “What is the value proposition of social media?” At the end of the day, isn’t it that it connects people on a deeply personal level across time and geography? Voike, being able to let users communicate with their voice, allows for a truer, more emotional, persuasive and personal communication.

What exactly is Voike? It’s telephone-to-Web voice file posting technology that allows Voikers to create and post voice messages into their personal social platform accounts. They can also email, forward, redistribute, replay, reply, comment and interact with all posted voice files. In addition, Voike users can:
* use the Voike dashboard as a blog and message center to distribute spoken-word messages, comments, and other content to blogs. Users can post voice blogs into different user-created categories
* to add spoken-word content such as short stories, product and book reviews, interviews, live performances, “jam” sessions from multiple locations, personal commentary, and proposals
* utilize the platform to reach everyone, a pre-selected group or specific contacts. Users can send public and private messages
* post and receive voice files from any smartphone or regular cell phone
* can call in from anywhere in the United States and Canada

Voike is extremely easy for users to operate. Voikers simply need to register, import their contacts and start using the service by calling the number provided. Registration is free, and no downloads are required. The service is initially being offered in beta mode, and users are encouraged to provide suggestions for improvement and other feedback.

The release of Voike comes at a time when social networking Websites have gained tremendous popularity in the marketplace. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and MySpace have attracted millions of users, making social networking a mainstream form of communication. State-of-the-art technology such as Voike is making it easier for Internet users to add a personal touch to their social media messages. A privately-owned company, Voike Inc. is based in Miami, Fla.

For more information, please contact Jaime Jaramillo at (786) 275-5292 or visit http://www.voike.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Jaime Jaramillo, President
Voike Inc
Miami, FL
(786) 275-5292
djj@voike.net
http://www.voike.com

Art, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Music, Social Media, Web 2.0

Munite is truly revolutionizing the music world

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May 24 2011 /RTPR/ – Hollywood, CA – Munite is truly revolutionizing the music world. It stands out among other music sites as a platform that connects everyone who is integral to the process of music creation and consumption. From the musicians and vocalists, to the engineers in the sound booth, to record labels, agents, managers and finally to the listeners, Munite offers a role for all music lovers.

Munite offers an array of features beyond just the conventional track, video, and picture hosting which it is quite adept at too. Munite makes it easy for aspiring musicians to kick- start their music career. Artists can promote their work to eager fans and labels who are continuously searching for great new music. With the Build a Band™ feature, Munite makes it easy to build your own band from a list of instrument-specific musicians in your area. Just a few clicks and members are in touch with potential bandmates. Another few clicks and members can be booking time with a music instructor or a new student. If that student needs to buy a guitar, it can be found in the classified ad section of the site. Jam sessions can be found and arranged through Munite as well.

Munite also provides musicians a unique and creative component for music collaboration, Mumiix™. Mumiix™ is an open access tool to create, mix, and share music in ways that were previously unimaginable. Mumiix™ makes it possible for beatboxers from Brooklyn to collaborate with classical guitarists from Spain. Mumiix™ provides the tools to make it happen online, without the limitations of geographical boundaries. Anyone can take part in a Mumiix™ project by simply inviting others or requesting invitations to join other members’ Mumiix™ projects. Even labels, managers, and producers can be a part of the virtual collaboration so that everyone works together to get the end result off the ground, on the airwaves, and onto the stage.

For more information about Munite.net or how to get started, please visit munite.net –“Uniting the Music World”.

Contact details:
Company Name: Munite.net
Contact Name: Munite Street Team
Contact Phone: (877) 469-6743
Contact Email: support@munite.net
Art, Entertainment, Marketing, Media, Music

Chicago based artist Narisah Announces New Single Release

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Narisah jokes that she’s a German pop / Ghettotech artist because she says her music is art and belongs to no particular genre. Narisah a Chicago based artist is set to unveil her new single ‘Crash Dummy’ on April 29th, 2011.

The track comes from the forthcoming studio album ‘Crash Dummy’ which consequently has a revised release date of early July 2011. She’s working with her long time producer Ic.ON from Chicago on the project.

‘Crash Dummy’, which will be available in Digital format only, will be the first single released off of the Crash Dummy EP due out in early July of 2011. It follows previous singles ‘E.S.P’ the theme song from the movie E.S.P and ‘Money’ from the sound track of ‘E.S.P’ the movie.

‘Crash dummy’ the single will be available for a free download. The music video is approaching too.

‘Crash Dummy’ the EP will be released in early July 2011.

For more information and to download the new single visit:
http://www.reverbnation.com/narisah
www.myspace.com/NerissaRahKelly
http://www.narisah.com/

Contact Details: Shannon Lechner
707 E Mulberry #2
Chatham, IL815-302-1422

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Art, Entertainment, Marketing, Media, Music

Pinflap Live! — Feb 26 8.30-10pm @ Dunn Bros Coffee House, Beltline Road Addison, TX

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The patrons glanced up at the musician from behind their laptop screens drawn from their cyber worlds by the unique acoustic songs which permeated the Texas coffee shop.

Their glances to the musician, their smiles and loud cheers at the end of each song indicating they were enjoying the performance. Such is the ambience of a coffee shop audience as they work on their laptops while enjoying the live music.

The singer/songwriter that night was Pinflap (Gregory Wooldridge) from Dallas Texas, who’s first CD Pinflap 2 is a current hit with international radio audiences.

By popular request, pinflap will return to Dunn Bros Coffee House, Addison Texas on Saturday night, Feb 26 to share more of his unique acoustic songs.

Wooldridge has been writing music for about 28 years. At the age of 21, he brought a used acoustic guitar and taught himself how to play. Three months later he was in a band and playing bass.

As a former member of several successful bands in the 80s and 90s, including the Cadillac Cowboys, he then went on to carve out a solo career as a singer/songwriter and an acoustic guitarist performing under the name Pinflap.

Pinflap credits Lindsey Buckingham, James Taylor and Ian Anderson, as musicians who inspired his career. One amazing fact about Pinflap is that he never uses a pick, ever! His unique acoustic style sounds simplistic but yet it is complex if not impossible to emulate.

In an industry often permeated with mixers and voice synthesizers it is refreshing to hear the raw talent of a singer/songwriter acoustic guitarist who sounds as good live as he does on his 2010 released album, Pinflap 2. But don’t take my word for it check him out yourself at Dunn Bros Coffee, Addison from 8.30pm on Feb 26.

Links

Reverbnation – http://www.reverbnation.com/pinflap
Website – http://www.pinflap.com
Media Kit – Pinflap media kit 2011.pdf

Contact: Raine O’keeffe
Simply Music Management
lmokeeffe@bigpond.com
www.simplymusicmanagement.com
SKYPE: Raine.Okeeffe
PO Box 2088
North Parramatta NSW 1750
Australia

Art, Entertainment, Music

Pinflap (Gregory Wooldridge) from Dallas will be performing his hit songs ‘the branch’, ‘holding’, ‘package sealed’ and ‘forever begins’ live at Dunn Bros Addison on Feb 26

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Pinflap has been writing music for 28 years and performing in a variety of bands before embarking on a solo career. Best known for playing bass and later acoustic rhythm for the Cadillac Cowboys from 1991-97. More recently Pinflap has been carving out a successful solo career as a singer/songwriter and an acoustic guitarist.

Pinflap credits Lindsey Buckingham, James Taylor and Ian Anderson, as musicians who inspired his career. Having transitioned from Bass to Acoustic Pinflap never uses a guitar pick. His music style is hauntingly beautiful and simplistic but yet it is complex if not impossible to emulate.

He has a number of internationally acclaimed songs available on itunes including The Branch a favourite amongst internet radio audiences. ‘The Branch was inspired by singer/songwriter Michelle Branch’ said Pinflap. On release of the single Michelle Branch sent a message to Pinflap ‘‘ Wow! I don’t think I’ve ever had anyone write a song for me. Thank you! Sounds great’

Pinflap 2 his self titled CD is still available at all major e-retailers.

Supporting artist for Pinflap at Dunn Bros will be Buck Morgan who was inspired by John Prine, Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Springsteen and is drawn to singers/songwriters who tell a story, share an adventure and introduce you to a character.

‘I’d like to write a pop song some day. I’m still on my first hundred songs, and the songs are all so close to me. They’re literally family.’ Said Morgan.

President of Dallas Songwriters Assoc, Morgan always been a writer, first in newspapers, and later in public relations and is respected amongst his peers for his support of local musicians.

Links

Reverbnation – http://www.reverbnation.com/pinflap
iTunes – http://ax.itunes.apple.com/au/artist/pinflap/id371260092 #itunes
Website – http://www.pinflap.com
Media Kit – Pinflap media kit 2011.pdf

Contact: Raine O’keeffe
Simply Music Management
lmokeeffe@bigpond.com
www.simplymusicmanagement.com
SKYPE: Raine.Okeeffe
PO Box 2088
North Parramatta NSW 1750
Australia

Advertising, Marketing, Small Business

Unique Designz – specializing in business cards, flyers, web design, customized logo creation and promotional items

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Ramsey, New Jersey, December 23, 2010 – Unique Designz, a full service graphic design and print company specializing in business cards, flyers, web design, customized logo creation and promotional items, has showed incredible growth since the company’s inception in 2006. Owner Henry Kaminski, Jr. has single-handedly transformed Unique Designz into a top notch graphic design business, with a prominent client base that includes the Jon Bon Jovi Fan Club and BonJovi.com, DJ A-list Unique, the Benjamins, Rise in Lodi, NJ, Tiffany’s Restaurants (multiple locations) and DJ Johnny Budz/Elite Sound Entertainment.

While Kaminski prides himself on his strong work ethic,fast turnaround time and close client relationships, he says the best part of his success has been his ability to give back to the local community. Kaminski has worked with and continues to support the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center through charitable giving.

“Unique Designz is by far one of the best graphic design companies in the area,” says Gary Yip, owner of Vision Entertainment. “Anyone looking for quality work will certainly find it if they choose to work with Henry.” Long-standing clients include 46 Lounge in Totowa, NJ, 84 Park in Stamford, CT, EYE to EYE Entertainment, SO GOOD Entertainment, Black Bear Saloon (multiple locations), Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley, NJ, and The Hot Shotz.com. In 2010, Unique Designz added Wicked Wolf Tavern in Hoboken, NJ and Sizzle Tans (multiple locations) to its impressive following, and recently expanded its client base overseas, with the addition of international house DJ Raffi Lusso, of Zurich, Switzerland.

2011 shows much promise for Unique Designz as it enters into the niche wedding market with customized save the date stationery and magnets. Unique Designz offers highly competitive pricing, excellent quality and superb customer service. For more information visit www.uniquedesignz.net.

Contact Details: Henry M. Kaminski, Jr., Owner/Graphic Designer
Phone:201-693-7903
Email: uniquedesignz1@yahoo.com
Web: uniquedesignz.net

Follow Unique Designz on Facebook.

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With the release of The Christmas song, Le Blues du businessman and LoveUmadly Eric van Aro proves to be one of the most versatile singers today

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In 2001 Eric van Aro released his album “from the heart”, a collection of songs dating from the mid ’20s to the end of the last century that covers different styles including valse musette, world music, country & western, jazz, nursery rhymes, rap and hard rock.

“Friends”, the CD released in 2005, contains collaborations with musicians of the caliber of trumpet player Franco Ambrosetti, harmonica player Bruno de Filippi, drummer Flaviano Cuffari and many other Italian jazz and rock musicians. The album has won over the public and critics worldwide, establishing Eric van Aro as one of the most interesting and accomplished singers to have appeared on the jazz scene in the past few years.

With the release of DESERT MOTEL in 2008 Eric returns with an intriguing selection of songs from such tunesmiths as Winwood, Stills, Manilow, Webb and Metheny for a sublime musical Americana “on the road” experience.

In Summer 2010 Eric changes style and with the Beats4life label the first song JAZZ a collaboration with Marco Soundee, one of Italy’s major house music creators, is released in its various mixes and remixes to major acclaim from DJs around the world.

LoveUmadly (released on December 16ht 2010), The painting in my heart 2010 remix and UR are just a few of the exciting songs from the Soundee/vanAro/Beats4lifestable that will have audiences dance this coming year.

Meanwhile Eric’s COLLABORATIONS project for the ERAKI label is on its way and the first two songs are ready for release. Luca Verde, one of Italy’s major rock guitarists and producers gave the famous French ballad Le blues du businessman a hard rockingarrangement which Eric performs in its original language.

On the other hand Mel Torme’s The Christmas song receives an exciting Latin Jazztreatment with the fabulous IGUAZU acoustic trio.

To keep up with all the news and single releases drop by at www.vanaro.com orwww.youtube.com/erakientertainment!

Contact details:

ERAKI Entertainment

Casella Postale 91
6976 Castagnola – Switzerland
tel+fax: +41 91 9663226

e-mail: info@eraki.com

Entertainment

Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida and an All-Star Line-up are On the Mike with Mike Sherman this Week

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This week’s show is absolutely jam-packed with stars!: Jon Secada, Jeff Donovan , Kevin Rudolf, Dane Cook, Teairra Mari, Chill EB, Michelle Hurd, Rick Ross.

Miami, FL, October 11, 2010 — The celebrity-driven premier lifestyle and music TV show, “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” travels to Hollywood California to cover this year’s Video Music Awards with an all-star cast from Miami’s own Flo Rida, and Rick Ross, to pop rock sensation, Kevin Rudolf and the king of the college campuses, comedian Dane Cook, plus Jay Z’s newest diva protégé, Teairra Marie who talks to Mike about what it’s like to be signed by the king of hip hop, Jay Z himself.

Then Mike sits down with one of music’s most influential rappers from Oakland California, Chill EB. This magnificent humanitarian is travelling all over the world to promote his latest song “Y’All Busted” which highlights the dangers of ADHD drugs – known to cause aggression, suicide and even death – now being prescribed to children (especially black youths) on an epidemic level.

Mike and his staff then cover the anniversary party of one of the world’s most reputable watch companies: Tag Heuer – celebrating over 100 years of making magnificent watches.

Mike’s crew talks to Jeff Donovan, the lead actor of the hit TV show, “Burn Notice”, along with Grammy award winning artist and producer, Jon Secada. Mike also gets to speak to one of the originators of hip hop music itself about how the game has changed in recent times – Miami’s very own Vanilla Ice.

To wrap up the show, Mike covers the 10th anniversary party of one of Miami Beach’s most famous restaurants for the past ten years: Segafredo’s.

“This week’s show has a touch of everything – big stars, great music, high quality luxury goods, and even a humanitarian effort to help children. What more could anyone want out of a lifestyle TV show? Don’t miss it – Saturday night on TV33 – check your local listings,” says Mike Sherman.

About WFOR/WBFS Miami, Florida:
WFOR-TV/CBS4 and WBFS/TV33 are part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. For local news, sports scores, weather updates, traffic reports, entertainment news and the best video experience available on the internet, 24 hours a day, visit http://www.CBS4.com. Press contact is Lee Zimmerman (Director of Public Relations), WFOR-TV and WBFS on tel: (305) 639-4426 or e-mail: lzimmerman@cbs.com

About “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”:
“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, VIP and red carpet events, concerts, and A-list celebs. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz

Press & Media Contact:
Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue, Suite C2-239,
Delray Beach, FL 33483 USA
+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv

http://www.youtube.com/onthemiketv

Entertainment

On The Mike with Mike Sherman is Going International in the Fall of 2010

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In addition to the CBS affiliate MY33, now Direct TV, My Channel UK and CaribVision, the Caribbean Channel all take Mike Sherman’s prime-time TV show from mid-September 2010.

Miami Beach, FL, September 10, 2010 — The prime-time music and lifestyle celebrity-driven TV show, “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” takes things to whole new level this fall.

On the Mike Productions has signed several multi-year deals that will air “On the Mike” on the R&R TV network (Direct TV), My Channel UK (Sky TV), and CaribVision – The Caribbean Channel. All 3 networks will now open the door for Mike to showcase some of the most celebrity-driven music content in the world, to an international audience. The episodes will start airing on September 15th 2010, in rotation, several times a week.

It will soon be possible to watch the greatest artists in music, the most rocking concerts, the sexiest fashion shows, the exclusive red carpet events and, most of all, Mike going one-on-one with the hottest celebrity superstars in the world ( http://wwprpressreleases.blogspot.com/2010/08/justin-bieber-rihanna-and-luciana-are.html ) – in 40 million homes across the US, 10 million homes across the UK, 1 million homes in the Caribbean, covering 32 countries in all, and to be shown several times a week.

“I feel very excited to be able to show the rest of the world what south Florida has been watching for years! What makes our show so unique is that we cover everything from the VMA awards to the Ms Universe Pageant! There is really nothing else quite like it on TV today. Our goal is to appeal to the younger audience and to let them enjoy half an hour of fast-paced, highly entertaining television. We also now have our own iPhone, Android and Blackberry application so our worldwide audience can watch interviews with some of the hottest celebrities in music wherever they are in the world!” says Mike Sherman.

Check your local listings on MY33, [ http://cbs4.com/wbfs ] R&R TV [ http://www.rrtv.com ] (Direct TV, [ http://www.directv.com ] channel 354), My Channel UK [ http://www.countrychannel.co.uk ] (Sky TV, [ http://www.sky.com ] channel 219) and CaribVision [ http://www.caribvision.tv ] – The Caribbean Channel, for dates and times.

About “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”:
“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, VIP and red carpet events, concerts, and A-list celebs. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz.

Press & Media Contact:
Mike Sherman
On the Mike Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue, Suite C2-239
Delray Beach, FL 33483 USA
+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv

http://www.youtube.com/onthemiketv