"Drink me Up" - My Band Findings of the day
Drink Me Up
Drink Me Up is a bi-coastal duo comprised of Gabe Bowling and Michelle Vezilj.
They are dedicated to creating heartfelt and emotionally driven music without the confines of genre limitations.
They are adventurous, expressive, and unafraid to think outside of the box.
My opinion:
I met Drink Me Up and the first music i heard from them was "So Be It".
I liked the music and video straight away and checked the rest of the EP and I have to say it's Brilliant, Clean and Relaxing.
It's already in my Playlist and I will be waiting or more news about them in my inbox.
I let you with some music from Drink Me Up and the connecting places.
Thank you Drink Me Up! ;)
Fire Tiger - Energy (my finding today)
80's right?
No... they are a band from LA that I met.
The Fire Tiger sound is an 80/90's band.
It's on my playlist now.
Good work guys! ;)
Helen Austin
Juno Nominated 2013
John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Winner 2012
Female Songwriter and Artist of the Year 2011
Vancouver Island Music Awards
Helen Austin is a prolific singer/songwriter from the UK now living on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Helen is no stranger to the stage and has worked as a professional performer for over 20 years, building a career as an award winning, musical comedian and regular headliner on the UK comedy circuit.
"Every track on this project represents the awesomeness that is Helen Austin the artist, musician and songwriter." - I Am Entertainment Magazine
"Helen has a beautiful distinct voice and that will always open doors for her all on its own. She reminds me a bit of a female Elliott Smith or Paul Simon" -- Women Of Substance Radio
" Helen's words and notes are real in the way the best moments in life are real, and she is sincere in every phrase without losing one precious moment of quirkiness." - Indie Music Reviewer Magazine
Thomas Fiss - My new finding!
Thomas Fiss is an MTV Buzzworthy, MTVU & VEVO featured artist.
Thomas has earned National recognition with his newest EP Chasing Satellites which debuted top 100 on iTunes.
Promoting the success of the release at Top 40 radio, Thomas has already toured with acts like The Wanted, Karmin, Cobra Starship & Cher Lloyd.
Following the release of his most recent music video "Breathe", RyanSeacrest.com stated:
"[Thomas Fiss] is someone you'll want to keep on your radar".
Follow Thomas
Videos
Thank you Thomas! ;)
BSI: Bureau of Supernatural Investigation - Free Ebook
BSI: Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
Supernatural creatures have roamed the Earth since the beginning of time. There was a time when humans would not tolerate having vampires and other creatures in their midst, stealing their young and killing their fellow human beings. These humans took care of business with pitchforks, sharpened stakes, and fires. As the centuries passed, the supernatural creatures learned that they needed to hide in order to survive. As they did, humans evolved, and after a few decades, humans no longer believed the tales from mythology and folklore. Then the creatures became more bold again, showing themselves when they should have stayed hidden.
In 1945, the assistant director of the FBI suffered a horrible tragedy, which he learned later was supernaturally related. He created a small branch of the Department of Justice called the Bureau of Supernatural Investigation – the BSI. Little did he know that there were already men and women policing the world of the supernatural – or the “Fae.” The only difference was that this other group had a huge advantage over the humans running the BSI; they were also immortal, just like the creatures they policed. Should the BSI and the Immortals work together to keep the peace?
Follow agents and Immortals from the four supernaturally busiest places in the country – San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans, and Washington D.C. and watch the BSI evolve.
Vampires, shapeshifters, succubae, and Immortals. What is the Justice Department hiding?
Free download
Let Me Off at the Top!: My Classy Life and Other Musings by Ron Burgundy
Let Me Off at the Top!: My Classy Life and Other Musings
by Ron Burgundy
The autobiography everyone has been waiting for:
A shockingly candid and raw confessional from an international treasure.
The world's most trusted and beloved television News Anchor, Ron Burgundy, pulls no punches in Let Me Off at the Top!
Burgundy tells the tale of his humble beginnings in a desolate Iowa coal-mining town to his years at Our Lady Queen of Chewbacca High School to his odds-defying climb to the dizzying heights of Anchordom.
In his very own words Burgundy reveals his most private thoughts, his triumphs - and his disappointments.
His life reads like an adventure story complete with knock-down fights, beautiful women and double-fisted excitement on every page.
He has hunted jackalopes with Bobby Kennedy and Peter Lawford, had more than his share of amorous exploits and formed the greatest on-air team in the history of televised news.
Along the way, he's hobnobbed with people you wish you knew and some you honestly wish you didn't- celebrities, presidents, presidents' wives, celebrities' wives, dogs and, of course, Veronica Corningstone, the love of his life.
Who didn't Mr. Burgundy, or 'Ron', as he is known to his friends, rub elbows with in the course of his colourful and often criminal life? This may well be the most thrilling book ever written, by a man of great physical, moral and spiritual strength and, not surprisingly, a great literary talent as well.
We owe it to him, and to ourselves, to read it.
With never-before-seen photographs. Some in colour!
Note: If you saw the "Anchorman" Movie and loved it...this one will take the laughs out of you!
"Headhunters" by Jo Nesbo
Headhunters
by Jo Nesbo
Review
Based around an art theft it's written in the Norwegian author's typical no-nonsense prose, and plotted with precision to create a relentless and breakneck tale that keeps the reader hungrily turning the pages for more.
`Nesbo is a master storyteller, gripping the reader from the first page and ratcheting up the suspense in a thrilling finale with several satisfying twists. Any readers coming to Nesbo for the first time will find this a cracking, if slightly far-fetched read while his fans will find plenty to entertain them.' --Sunday Express
'Don't miss this thriller from the UK's second biggest-selling fiction author about an ambitious art thief.' --Stylist
`With echoes of The Thomas Crown Affair, spectacular storytelling and a beautifully judged super-twist, it confirms Nesbo's place at the pinnacle of thriller writers and, inevitably, a film version will be with us next year. It's that good.' --Daily Mail
`a masterclass in obfuscation and psychological parrying ... Roger is a well-crafted, morally dubious character who remains oddly likeable owing to a nifty line in bitter observations ... After recent events, no one can be in any doubt of Norway's dark side and Nesbo wisely juxtaposes Oslo's shiny veneer with its rotten elements. Equally, the parallels between artistic worth and corporate value are neatly levied ... Nesbo has that rare talent for turning the tables on readers, confounding expectations and revealing on what is intended.' --Independent on Sunday
`An accomplished novel from a first-rate author.' --Liverpool Daily Post
WINNER 2008 - Norwegian Book Club Prize for Best Novel of the Year
FINALIST 2008 - Norwegian Booksellers' Prize for Best Novel of the Year
"I am the world's greatest living crime writer. [Jo Nesbo] is a man who is snapping at my heels like a rabid pit bull poised to take over my mantle when I dramatically pre-decease him." --James Ellroy
THREE DAYS to DIE By John Avery
THREE DAYS to DIE
(Aaron Quinn thriller series, No. 1)
By John Avery
HE DIDN'T MEAN TO OVERHEAR ... but he did.
HE ONLY HEARD A FEW WORDS ... but he heard too much.
HE RAN ... but he was followed -- a mistake that would turn thirteen-year-old Aaron Quinn's, and his beautiful, courageous, single mother, Ashley's, worlds upside down.
THE CLOCK STARTS TICKING ... when Aaron is stolen from his mother by a psychotic killer and thrust headlong into a dark underworld of armed robbery, prostitution, and death. Will Aaron lose his mind as he's forced to participate in a deadly crime spree and witness first hand the horror of cold-blooded murder?
THE WALLS CLOSE IN ... on Ashley when she listens to a tape recording left on her pillow by the killer, giving her two choices:
1) Call the police and risk being responsible for her only child's death ...
2) Offer herself as a sacrifice in exchange for his life ...
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE HER?
A CRIME THRILLER
An ACTION MOVIE
A LOVE STORY
In THREE DAYS to DIE, debut author John Avery takes you on a perilous journey unlike any suspense thriller you've read before.
From the opening sequence to the smashing ending, THREE DAYS to DIE moves at lightning speed, introducing the world to an exciting new hero, a beautiful and plucky heroine, and a truly frightening villain.
"John Avery opens Three Days to Die with a bang and then sprints toward the finish line ... taking thriller lovers of any age on a heart-pounding, pulse- tingling ride, and he does it with style. Five Stars!" - Jill Allen, Foreword Review
"I truly got lost between the pages of this wonderfully told story - though I did cringe and even cry sometimes and wanted to hit someone at other times, which is totally against my nature. It just goes to show how totally absorbed I was in the world John Avery created in Three Days to Die." - N. Budden - Amazon Top Reviewer
*** Adapted from the original screenplay, THREE DAYS to DIE, by John Avery - Shortlisted for Hollywood's prestigious 2010 - PAGE International Screenwriting Awards ***
Betrayal in the Highlands (The Riddle in Stone Series - Book Two)
Betrayal in the Highlands
(The Riddle in Stone Series - Book Two)
By Robert Evert
Pursued relentlessly by goblin hunters for the ancient secret he knows, Edmund the stuttering librarian fights back in the fast-paced sequel to the epic fantasy novel, RIDDLE IN STONE.
Edmund’s old, boring life is gone forever.
Knowing the answer to a cryptic riddle that, if in the wrong hands, could destroy all of humanity, Edmund is hiding in a sleepy coastal town as far from the frozen mountains of the Undead King as possible.
For a moment, he believes he’s finally safe. Then he learns that Molly, the woman he’s loved since childhood, is telling stories about him—stories that will get him and his friends killed.
Edmund is forced to embark on a perilous journey home to confront the woman who broke his heart.
...If he fails, all will be lost.
A Terrible Love - Marata Eros
A Terrible Love
by Marata Eros
In this electrifying New York Times ebook and USA Today bestseller from rising star of dark and sizzling new adult novels Marata Eros, a former ballerina struggles to hide her painful past—only to discover she’s not the only one with secrets.
"We’re terrible together. . . ."
Jess Mackey’s whole life is a meticulously fabricated lie. She escaped the violent tragedy of her past and is forging ahead with a clean slate far removed from her powerful political family and its dark secrets. But Jess can’t ignore her passions—not her love for ballet, nor her tumultuous desire for the unexpected lover who threatens to jeopardize her carefully constructed identity.
Love does no harm. . . .
Devin Castile is all sex-and-hotness wrapped up in a dangerous package. Jess worked hard to leave danger behind. But she wants Cas as much as the girl she once was longs to be free. Convinced they can keep their messy emotions at bay, Jess and Cas indulge their wildest fantasies. But soon Jess’s lies begin to crumble, and the lovers discover that freedom comes with a deadly price.
Imagine Dragons - Demons (Dzeko & Torres Sunset Remix)
When the days are cold
And the cards all fold
And the saints we see
Are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all
And the blood’s run stale
I want to hide the truth
I want to shelter you
But with the beast inside
There’s nowhere we can hide
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
Don’t get too close
It’s dark inside
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
At the curtain’s call
It’s the last of all
When the lights fade out
All the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave
And the masquerade
Will come calling out
At the mess you made
Don’t want to let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don’t want to hide the truth
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
Don’t get too close
It’s dark inside
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
They say it's what you make
I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul
I need to let you go
Your eyes, they shine so bright
I want to save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
Don’t get too close
It’s dark inside
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
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Quando os dias são frios
E as cartas todas se abaixam
E os santos que vemos
São todos feitos de ouro
Quando todos os seus sonhos falham
E aqueles que saudamos
São os piores de todos
E o sangue fica seco
Quero esconder a verdade
Quero abrigar você
Mas com a fera dentro
Não há onde nos escondermos
Não importa aquilo que criamos
Ainda somos feitos de ganância
Esse é o fim dos meus tempos
Esse é o fim dos meus tempos
Quando você sentir o meu calor
Olhe nos meu olhos
É onde meus demônios se escondem
É onde meus demônios se escondem
Não se aproxime muito
É escuro aqui dentro
É onde meus demônios se escondem
É onde meus demônios se escondem
Quando as cortinas se fecharem
Vai ser pela última vez
Quando as luzes se apagarem
Todos os pecadores vão rastejar
Então eles cavaram a sua sepultura
Riddle in Stone - Robert Evert
Riddle in Stone by Robert Evert
The Riddle in Stone Series - Book One)
[Kindle Edition]
Long after the last of the great heroes of old has died, the Undead King is stirring again, amassing a goblin horde ready to sweep out of the mountains and destroy all of humanity. The only thing preventing utter annihilation is Edmund—a stuttering librarian who knows a secret, a secret that every thief, assassin, and king would kill to have. Fleeing from relentless peril, Edmund wages a solitary battle against an ancient evil. But how can one man succeed when so many before him have failed?
"This unique plot is oozing creativity. You have to give it a read to properly understand why…you will not be disappointed, it is an excellent read!" (5 Stars) – Only the Indies
"In many ways, Riddle in Stone harkens back to the early days of modern fantasy where the hero is really an everyman confronted with an impossible task and, despite his own innocence, insecurities, and sense of inadequacy, accomplishes that which the great heroes of the time could not. Yet, there are enough differences to give it a fresh feel." – Maxine McLister
"Evert does an outstanding job. He isn’t afraid of the nastiness inherent in captivity. The process of turning Edmund from a sputtering coward into something resembling a hero is a long and ugly one." – Erin Eymard
Behind The Gates With The 1% by Mike Penney
Behind The Gates With The 1%
by Mike Penney
In this satirical memoir of how the 1% lives behind the gates that keep all “you people” out, a worker bee of the 99% is employed at a World Class Beach Resort in Hawaii. Daily he is charged with representing the Resort in interactions with the rich and happy 1% residents, and with responding to their personal wishes and desires in relation to the Beach Resort.
Initially, this 99%-er is flabbergasted by the world to which he has been permitted entry. In nearly all exchanges, from the often cutthroat business dealings with the Resort to the simple conversations and requests that seem so tangential to the 99% world, he’s forced to admit that he’s come up the rabbit hole into a plush and privileged paradise few have experienced. As the months pass, he begins to comprehend that the ideals and values taught as essential in the 99% worker bee world have no relevance in the world of the sublime and supreme one percent.
Behind the gates with the elite of the 1% – in the mega-mansions, on the five-star golf courses, or at the World Class Beach – there is never any fretting or hand wringing about global warming or climate change. Protestations about civil or women’s rights do not arise, nor are the beach resort residents concerned in the least by what is poverty or the minimum wage – except that the minimum wage is always too high. No, this world of leisure at a Hawaii World Class Beach Resort is as perfect as it gets. The uppermost upper crust here at the tippy-top of the pyramid have thrived and succeeded on competition in a rigidly hierarchal world of dominance and exploitation; behind the gates, they enjoy a welcome respite with those few of their kind.
As time goes by, it dawns on this common hive drone of the ninety-nine percent that a tremendous opportunity has befallen him in being permitted to tread in the shadows of the grand and glorious 1%. He reasons that even if merely a worker bee of the 99%, that shouldn’t deter him from a higher education and enlightenment by means of his association with the 1% rich and happy.
Studying the social behaviors of the gathered 1% in their natural habitat of the World Class Resort, this common drudge worker bee calculates he might prosper as he learns from the crème de la crème, and then applies the knowledge garnered in interactions with other working stiffs of his own stripe. He determines further that in observing and reflecting on how the 1% treat each other, as equals living behind the gates, there might more gems of wisdom to take outside to make his life better, so as to more appropriately treat others.
Eventually, he realizes, that although he obviously doesn’t have the money of the 1%, there was perhaps no reason he couldn’t become one of the de facto 1%– if he could unravel their secrets!
And so, with this personal Quest giving his life new meaning, a worker bee of the 99% passes for years among the rich and happy 1% in a World Class Resort, assimilating, appreciating, and ruminating on what was there for the taking.
The Humans - Matt Haig
The Humans by Matt Haig
(Paperback or Kindle)
It's hardest to belong when you're closest to home . . .
One wet Friday evening, Professor Andrew Martin of Cambridge University solves the world's greatest mathematical riddle. Then he disappears.
When he is found walking naked along the motorway, Professor Martin seems different. Besides the lack of clothes, he now finds normal life pointless. His loving wife and teenage son seem repulsive to him. In fact, he hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton. And he's a dog.
Can a bit of Debussy and Emily Dickinson keep him from murder? Can the species which invented cheap white wine and peanut butter sandwiches be all that bad? And what is the warm feeling he gets when he looks into his wife's eyes?
Ben Hatch - P45 Diaries
The P45 Diaries (Kindle) By Ben Hatch
Since December will be the month of the Books (either the proper book or the Kindle/Ebook version), I start with this hilarious book!
Story:
Jay is 18 and keeps a diary better than he keeps any job. His countless sackings and relentless taunting of his father’s BBC celebrity friends mix with the emotions of a family adjusting to loss.
Desperate for literary fame, and unable to accept that a man with as many UCCA points as he has, must now show “hustle” in the lobby area of Chesham McDonalds, Jay dreams of running away to Africa to dig water wells, of becoming a freedom-fighter in Syria and of making it so big in the lawnmower business he owns a kidney-bean shaped swimming pool full of bunny girls.
But first he has to get off his arse and stop watching Countdown in his pyjamas.
In short he has to grow up. As poignant as it is funny, stand back to hear Jay’s unique insights on life, love and the correct amount of lettuce to apply to a McChicken sandwich.
Some reviews:
The Scotsman: "Adrian Mole meets Billy Liar with a running Holden Caulfield joke. Surprisingly funny."
Daily Express: "Jay is the ineffective and inept son of a successful father - his diary is an account of his numerous failed jobs and his attempt to achieve fame."
Birmingham Post: "Witty, moving and entertaining. I defy anyone who's ever been a teenager, or a concerned parent not to love it."
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