Welcome to 2011…
This has been a tough week for Tucson, and all sane citizens of the United States, and probably to some extent, the world. Suffice it to say that we extend our greatest sympathies to the victims of the shootings last Saturday. May we all take this time to reflect on what can be done to make our own part of the world more respectful and tolerant of others. If everyone just worked on their piece of the planet, think how much could change for the better. Peace.
And now for some news from Funzalo:
Tony Furtado has released his 15th CD, Golden. This is the first CD he’s ever produced, the first he’s recorded in his hometown of Portland, and the first that’s featured a picture of his sculpture on the cover. We think this is an excellent way for Tony to start the new year. Friend him on Facebook or check out his myspace for tour dates, music snippets, etc. We are going for adds at radio the second week of January, and Brad Hunt at WNS is heading up that campaign. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Golden, please let us know…….and look for Tony’s tour dates, as he’ll be hitting the road with a band this year. He’ll also be back in Germany in May 2011. Here’s the scoop on Tony’s first week out at radio from Brad Hunt at WNS:
FMQB AAA #10 Most Added debuts #121* non-comm
WVMP Roanoke 12 spins
WUKY Lexington KY 9 spins
KAXE Grand Rapids MN 8 spins
KDNK Carbondale 7 spins
KLCC Eugene 5 spins
KOZT Ft. Bragg Portlandia 4 spins
In The Hollow 3 spins
Maine Public Broadcasting 4 spins
KSUT Durango 3 spins
KUWR Laramie 3 spins
WHRV Norfolk 2 spins
KZMV Breckenridge 1 spin
WBJB Lincroft NJ
KNBA Anchorage
AMA #4 Most Added debuts #81* 49 spins 11/11
KOPN Columbia MO
KPIG Watsonville CA 4 spins
KRFC Ft. Collins 1 spin
KXCI Tucson 2 spins
WildmanSteveRadio.com 3 spins
WOUB Athens OH
Brian Lopez is currently in the studio working on his first solo album. This is an exciting time for Brian, as he finds himself sailing his own ship, so to speak. We’ll be releasing the yet-to-be-titled CD in the first half of 2011.
photo credit: Chris Hinkle
Look for news, tour dates, and snippets on the Funzalo website. Brian will be touring again this year in Europe with Marianne Dissard. This will be his second time crossing the pond with Miss Dissard. For additional info, please visit www.funzalorecords.com. Here’s a list of dates Brian will be playing in Feb/March of 2011
EUROPE 2011 – Dates with Marianne Dissard
2011.03.05 Private party (F) Rémalard w/ Brian Lopez
2011.03.04 Rubigen (CH) Mühle Hunziken w/ Brian Lopez
2011.03.03 Rorschach (CH) Mariaberg w/ Brian Lopez
2011.03.02 Ludwigshafen (D) Das Haus w/ Brian Lopez
2011.03.01 München (D) Feierwerk w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.27 Berlin (D) Roter Salon (Small Beast) Brian Lopez
2011.02.25 Dortmund (D) Stadttheater (Small Beast) w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.24 Hamburg (D) Kampnagel (Small Beast) Brian Lopez
2011.02.23 Leipzig (D) NaTo w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.22 Freiburg (D) Cafe Atlantik w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.18 Wörgl (A) Astnersaal w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.17 Reutlingen (D) Franz K w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.16 Dornbirn (A) Spielboden w/Polite Sleeper
2011.02.15 Vienna (A) HDM w/Polite Sleeper
2011.02.14 Vienna (A) Verein 08 w/ Brian Lopez (and band)
2011.02.13 Prague (CZ) Potrav w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.12 Magdeburg (D) Moritzhof w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.11 Frankfurt (D) Brotfabrik w/ The Great Bertholinis
2011.02.10 Köln (D) Gloria w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.09 Essen (D) Zeche Carl w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.08 Dudelange (L) Why Not w/ Brian Lopez
2011.02.07 Paris (F) La Loge w/ Superbravo, Brian Lopez
* all dates that read "w/ Brian Lopez" are dates that Brian Lopez will open with a short acoustic set of solo material.
Shows that Brian Lopez & his band will have after dates with Marianne Dissard:
SATURDAY 5 MARCH : SENNHEISER Factory Private Party @ REMALARD
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH : Bar Le FLESSELLES @ NANTES
THURSDAY 10 MARCH : Bar Le DEJAZEY @ RENNES
FRIDAY 11 MARCH : Bar / restaurant Le DYNAMO @ NANTES
SATURDAY 12 MARCH : bar / restaurant Le DYNAMO @ NANTES
SIRSY! The band that could! And did! And will do it again!! SIRSY recently spent some time in the studio of Grammy awarding winning producer, David Kahne (Tony Bennett, The Strokes, Regina Spektor). They recorded two songs by singer/songwriter, Jules Shear, If She Knew What She Wants and All Through The Night. David, SIRSY and Funzalo are all delighted with the results. Look for If She Knew What She Wants at radio in February 2011, with Brad Hunt of WNS Radio Promo heading up the campaign.
We are also excited about a new service we are offering a few acts, rights management services. We’ve taken some older acts and made some or all of their back catalogue available to you. Acts such as Robin Lane (of Robin Lane & the Chartbusters), Tucson’s legendary Gila Bend (featuring the hilarious Loren Diercks), Jefferson Keenan’s Phantom Limbs and Mike Connolley (former singer of Steepwater Band) and his new band, Bottles Of Wine. This is a chance for people to discover some music they probably wouldn’t have known about. All of this music will be available digitally, and can be quickly and easily cleared for television, movies or advertising agencies.
One more thing – we have a new addition here at Funzalo Records. Ryan Slater moved on to explore the planet and see stuff – and now we welcome Jeb Baker to our asylum. He’ll be handling artwork, tour advancing, etc – and if you want to say HI, you can reach him at jed@mikesmanagement.com.
For any of this music, info on any of these acts, etc – please contact us at 520-628-8655, friend us on Facebook, or email Jennifer@mikesmanagement.com. |
