Bozo Porno Circus will perform live February 15, 2013 at BFE!
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Bozo Porno Circus & The EBM Dolls will perform live Friday February 15, 2013 at BFE Rock Club Houston Texas
Please support these 3 bills in the Texas House and Senate creating incentives for live music
Dear Texas music industry professional:
I am Terry Lickona, producer for the past 36 years of the PBS program
“Austin City Limits”, but today I am writing solely as a Texan working
in the music industry. I ask that you contact your state legislator in
support of 3 bills critical to the growth and vitality of Texas music.
Senate Bill 1179, introduced by Sen. Deuell
relating to a reduction in the mixed beverage tax for certain venues
that present live music; authorizing a fee.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=SB1179
Senate Bill 1498, introduced by Sen. Deuell
relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold to or used by
certain venues that present live music.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=SB1498
House Bill 3095, introduced by Rep. Strama (which combines SB 1498 and SB 1179)
relating to a reduction in the mixed beverage tax for certain venues
that present live music; authorizing a fee.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB3095
The recording industry has decreased nearly 60 percent since 1999,
leaving musicians and music businesses with less opportunities for
income. Live music has since emerged as the industry’s primary
business driver. There are several financial barriers that venue
owners such as nightclubs, dancehalls, restaurants and bars face in
presenting live music, including start-up costs, high taxes and
copyright fees. Currently there are no incentives by law for
presenting live music.
The intent of these bills is to create an incentive for venues to book
more live music, thus contributing to the economy and culture of our
state. These bills will also boost sales of sound and lighting
equipment and the associated labor used to present live music. They
will cut in half the TABC tax on music venue alcohol sales if a venue
presents live music four or more times each week. They will amend the
exemption authorized by Section 151.3185 of the tax code for producers
of audio recordings to include an exemption for these venues that
present live music 4 or more times a week, and exempt them from paying
sales tax on certain items related to the performance of live music
such as sound and lighting equipment and labor related to
music-related equipment or materials including sound mitigation.
I urge you to contact your legislator to express support for these
bills. To find out your representative’s and senator’s phone number,
go to
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/
and fill in the blanks in the “who represents me” fields.
Thanks for your time. If you have any questions, please reply to this
email and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Terry Lickona
Kennedy Center Honors Led Zeppelin
WASHINGTON - Led Zeppelin is among seven artists receiving the Kennedy Center Honors with accolades from President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Led Zeppelin received Kennedy Center Honors.
Plant visited the State Department in Washington on Saturday with the other surviving members of the legendary rock band, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page.
Plant told The Associated Press he was surprised and overwhelmed in receiving the American honor.
Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant says he’s game to write new songs if anybody else wants to. The band is often asked if they’ll reunite. Plant says he loves traveling the world and wants to write music along the way. He says “if anybody wants to write some new songs, I’m game.”
The trio is scheduled to appear Monday on CBS’ “Late Show with David Letterman.”
Led Zeppelin received Kennedy Center Honors.
BOZO PORNO CIRCUS with EBM Dollz Live October 27 Halloween Show!
BOZO PORNO CIRCUS with EBM Dollz Live October 27
Halloween Show!
BOZO PORNO CIRCUS with EBM Dollz Live October 27 in San Antonio at BackStage Live!
Don’t miss the fun when BPC returns to BackStage Live in San Antonio for:
Horror on Houston Street October 27, 2012
See more on BOZO PORNO CIRCUS web site!
Flowers and Machines Biography
Flowers and Machines
Moments of majesty that transcend any musical genre
Flowers and Machines delivers a unique sound that can be best described as a blend of Euro electronic with neo-classical influences. 
The members: Ken Gerhard and Kat Jones are both accomplished artists/songwriters who have combined forces to create a distinctive sound rich in emotion and beautifully honest. Gerhard’s deep baritone voice contrasts beautifully with the ethereally angelic touches of Jones creating a seldom seen intimacy with the audience.
Flowers and Machines is:
Kat Jones [Vocals, Alto / Soprano Sax, Flute, Piccolo]
Ken Gerhard [Vocals, Programming, Rhythms]
Flowers and Machines began as a series of demos by Ken Gerhard of Bamboo Crisis in the mid to late 1980s. In 1989 he met the multi-talented instrumentalist Kat Jones.
Soon they began working together in the studio on other projects but were performing as Flowers and Machines by the early 90s.
In 1997, Flowers and Machines’ first release called “Eden” appeared on The Pink & The Black compilation CD (Delinquent Records) and quickly found a niche with club DJ’s.
On February 15, 2001, Flowers and Machines released their debut full-length album Remembrance at Underworld (Numbers Nightclub) in Houston, TX. Flowers and Machines Remembrance is available on Invisible Records and in select stores. Ask for it!
Kat Jones has been nominated best songwriter Houston Music Awards and is busy with her ambient solo material as well as remixing acts such as Blondie, Olive and Sparks with DJ JD Arnold.
Ken Gerhard has also produced and written for Bozo Porno Circus, Pinque, Sinister Sirens and Violent Blue.
Featured review of Remembrance
Flowers and Machines take a fresh approach to uniting 80s Euro electronics with traditional instruments and neo-classical influences. Jones’ flute and saxophone contributions and Gerhards’ acoustic guitar and bass blend perfectly with the ethereal keyboards and synth beats to create a rich new sound.
The stunning opening track of Remembrance, “Eden”, was also Flowers and Machines first offering when the song appeared on Delinquent Records compilation,The Pink and The Black. Other stand out tracks include the synth brilliance of “I Breathe” the dark melancholy of “The Garden,” the steady beat and uplifting attitude of “All in Your Hands,” and the touching “Sail Away.”
Overall Remembrance is a soothing yet danceable release that you won’t soon forget. ~OCTAVIA OUTBURN MAGAZINE
Sept 14th @ BFE Rock Club. Bozo Porno Circus, Series Six, Eden Burning & More
Sept 14th 2012
BOZO PORNO CIRCUS is bringing “THE HORNIEST SHOW ON EARTH” to Houston for ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
With Series Six, Eden Burning, Dogz On Parole, & Opulent!!
More info: BoZo PoRno CiRcUs Web Site
