I was having a discussion last night with my friend Jaco, who is visiting Orlando for a couple months from Scotland, about online tools that I find especially successful for getting myself out there as a musician, industry hustler, and DJ. He was a little surprised when i told him that the one I’m most currently excited about is Twitter. Not only is it an unintrusive way to get my music and activities out there (no one has to follow my feeds, you know) but I still find myself having a blast using it after a solid year of doing so. I’ve been able to talk about many of my projects, such as the most recent Youssou N’Dour remix, and sit back as the word is spread and interest organically grows, all via a 140 character post on Twitter. Rockin’.
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OPEN Remix is a charity album conceived by the partnership of renowned African vocalist Youssou N’Dour and global non-profit organization IntraHealth International. IntraHealth’s primary mission is to create sustainable, accessible health care by mobilizing local resources. The purpose of the OPEN Remix album is to put a spotlight on open source technology and how it can be used to advance health care in Africa. As the press release states:
“IntraHealth OPEN is a global initiative that engages technology, health leaders and students to develop and sustain software applications tailored to meet urgent health care needs. The project will strengthen African health professionals’ ability to identify and implement appropriate technology solutions that make health services more cost-effective and accessible.”
It’s a noble cause and something that not only interests me on a technological level but also an effort I can totally get behind on a humanitarian level. Thus I was honored to be asked by N’Dour and the project’s organizers to do a remix of the flagship song “Wake Up“.
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Here’s just a quick note to let you know that I, Mr. Q-Burns Abstract Message, will be making a rare jaunt through Louisiana with record box in tow & will be playing a couple DJ gigs. If you’re in the area for either of the following then I really hope you’ll make it out:
Thursday, February 12 – Baton Rouge, LA
at the Dirty Disco 1 Year Anniversary Party
along with Joseph K, Ryan Deffes, and Brian Patrick
at The L Bar (174 South Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802)
Saturday, February 14 – New Orleans, LA
at the Soul Trophy Fundraiser
along with Javier Drada and Ben McGhee
at Hostel (329 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130)
Please help spread the word if you can …
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If you’re in Orlando then there are a couple of parties this weekend you’ll totally want to check out. Both are going to be super fun, filled with friends and top tunes, and potentially unleashing a bit of craziness. Miss at yr risk. Here’s what’s happening:
Friday, February 6 – ¡Club Queso! Valentine’s Ball
I will be joined by Atnarko and Sleazy McQueen for some Cupid-fresh beats at the romantic getaway we call !Club Queso! Love is in the air so come dressed to impress. Takes place at The Peacock Room, located at 1321 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 by the corner of Mills and Virginia. $5.00 cover, 21 and up, free romantic mix CD to the first 100 people. Click HERE for the flyer.
Saturday, February 7 – RH+ DJ Set / Pisco Sour
Fernando Lasalvia from Santiago, Chile, and member of the awesome band RH+ will be DJ’ing Saturday night. I’ll be here playing tunes as well. This is a release party for the new RH+ album Quintana Roo which will be released February 3 on Nacional Records. We’ll have giveaways and, I assure you, the music will be top notch. Fernando is a great DJ. Be sure to check out his band’s music on their MySpace page. This will take place at Crooked Bayou, located in downtown Orlando at 50 E Central Blvd. 21 and up / no cover. Click HERE for the flyer.
I hope to see you at one or both events!
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