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New Cover!! Fiona Apple's "Honey"
Posted by Alyse Black on September 1, 2010
About to leave for Houston, but I wanted to let you guys know I just pasted a brand new (to me) cover of "Honey" by Fiona Apple - one of my favorites of hers! (read more)
vLog #5: How I Ended Up in Austin!
Posted by Alyse Black on August 30, 2010
Check out my vLog on how I ended up moving to Austin, TX! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSG6vWhjkB0 (read more)
No Escape
Posted by Alyse Black on July 11, 2010
She wailed and weptHer body played Like some horrid Instrument of greif This wind that weaves So thoroughly Through her trees No escapeNo escapeNone that she can see She crawled and crept Her fingers searched Like some hungry Dogs in need of lightOnce there they findNo sun or kindnessThrough his mindNo escapeNo escapeThis will never be put right.This dark that thrivesSo heartilyUpon her loveNo escapeNo… (read more)
Woah!! Random but Intriguing...
Posted by Alyse Black on February 4, 2010
This is definitely one of the coolest, most bizarre "reviews" I've ever received... http://ederblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/alyse-black-hold-onto-this.html   (read more)
My Muses: My Touring in 2010
Posted by Alyse Black on January 27, 2010
So, I've decided to name all my "Infatuation Tour" segments this year after The Muses!  So here's the lineup!February/March 2010 - Pacific Northwest - "Clio" - Goddess and Muse of History, The ProclaimerMay/June 2010 - From Texas, up the East Coast, and Back - "Erato" - Goddess and Muse of Lyric Poetry, The Desired, The LovelyJuly/August 2010 - From Texas, up the West Coast, and Back - "Euterpe"… (read more)
Get Almost Half of My New Album for Free!
Posted by Alyse Black on January 26, 2010
NewGrooveMusic.com wants to promote good music, so their advertisers are offering you almot half of the songs from my new album for free!!  Just go to http://www.NewGrooveMusic.com/artist-Alyse-Black-37.html, and check out "Forever Fairytales" and "Both Ways" - and download them for FREE!  THEN, if you just can't stop there, click on my album, "Hold Onto This" on the same page, and that… (read more)
"Wild Child" - First Video of Seattle CD Release Up!
Posted by Alyse Black on December 13, 2009
The first video from my CD release at Seattle's Triple Door is available.  Check it out and let me know what you think! (read more)
Live Recording of Hold Onto This - Alyse & Aly at Howler's Coyote in Pittsburgh, PA
Posted by Alyse Black on December 7, 2009
Alyse Black & Aly Tadros perform Alyse' original song, "Hold Onto This," for a cozy crowd at Howler's Coyote in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Alyse Black - lead vocals & Nord Electro 2 piano Aly Tadros - back up vocals and acoustic guitar (read more)
"Both Ways" is top five on OurStage!
Posted by Alyse Black on December 7, 2009
"Both Ways" is currently in top five for Singer-Songwriter (Female) for OurStage.com! If you'd like to vote on my songs, "Willowing" is in the Indie Pop Channel, "Forever Fairytales" is in Soft Rock, and of course "Both Ways" is in Singer-Songwriter (Female). Here's "Both Ways"! (read more)
Four Presents for You!
Posted by Alyse Black on December 2, 2009
Hello there!   Life is beautiful! I'm so happy to be home, feeling so much better, and playing my lovely Nord Stage piano! I've been writing songs, preparing for winter touring, and getting some much needed chill time after four months straight of touring. I've baked seven pumpkin pies in the last week! How did Thanksgiving treat you? Did you have too much wine and pumpkin pie like me? Are you… (read more)
Being Still Feels Really Good
Posted by Alyse Black on November 24, 2009
After so many months of being on the road, being home feels really, really good. I know this might seem obvious to most, but when I get the itch to go tour, I frequently forget this. And I'm getting healthier by the day here. Home is just healthy. Sure, it helps that I'm not in bars and other adult-beverage-serving establishments every night. Sure, it helps that I'm not driving all night to make it… (read more)
Holy Moley!!
Posted by Alyse Black on October 24, 2009
Just realized I've played in 23 states!1. Washington2. Oregon3. California4. Arizona5. Texas6. Idaho7. Colorado8. Oklahoma9. Missouri10. Kansas (??)11. Indiana12. Illinois13. Ohio14. Kentucky15. Tennessee16. Alabama17. Georgia18. Louisiana19. North Carolina20. Virginia21. Pennsylvania22. Delaware23. New YorkI feel sticky from our show tonight. Googies Lounge gets HOT when there are a bunch of people… (read more)
Booking in Europe!!
Posted by Alyse Black on October 9, 2009
We've started a last minute booking campaign for Europe - yes, a month and a half is last minute booking. It is somewhat last minute for the US, but it is pretty damned last minute for Europe.  We've gotten a few shows confirmed for Ireland and UK, but we could use all the help we can get!  Know a venue in France, Germany, Ireland, or the UK that would love to have two scraggly female singer-songwriters… (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Just Noticed... OurStage.com
Posted by on June 8, 2009
"Sally All My Days" is in 17th place (out of 450-ish songs) in Singer-Songwriter (Female) on OurStage.com!  I hadn't been there in a while, so it was a nice surprise!! :)  Let's see where it is at the... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
Recording's Done!
Posted by on June 6, 2009
Hey Guys!Recording is done for the next album, tentatively called, "For You."  It was a magical process - Bear Creek Studio is an old converted barn - outdoor multi-colored Christmas lights decorate t... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black ' Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle'sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black – Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle’sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black – Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle’sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black – Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle’sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black – Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle’sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black – Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle’sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black – Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle’sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
New Review! Wildy's World
Posted by on April 19, 2009
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-alyse-black-too-much-too-lovely.htmlAlyse Black – Too Much & Too Lovely2007, Little Cherubine RecordsSeattle’sAlyse Black is a master of misdirection. An... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
Did you miss my shows during SXSW? Video now up!!
Posted by on April 1, 2009
Here are some of the clips up right now - These are from my showcase with MusicGorilla.com at Spill on 6th.  There will be more coming from StereoFame.com (professional ones!) and I have some more aco... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
If one more person...
Posted by on March 29, 2009
If one more person calls me "Lounge," I'm going to cry!!!  When I hear "Lounge," I think of background music - unobtrusive, un-spactacular, un-magical.  I'm out to make beautiful, magical, intoxicatin... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can’t tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can’t tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can’t tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can’t tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can’t tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can’t tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can’t tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Pre-order your album and get it before everyone else!
Posted by on March 26, 2009
So much of my time in the last year has been spent preparing to make this next album hugely fantastic, and now I need your help!  I can't tell you how excited I am about the songs (Wow, did I write th... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Video up from the Kirkland Benefit Concert!
Posted by on February 23, 2009
Hey guys!This video was just taken from a flip mini camera with the simple tiny built-in microphone, but it gives you a general idea!  :)  Here are the first two songs I've posted.  I may add a few mo... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
Tonight is the night!
Posted by on February 15, 2009
Hey guys!Tonight is the night!  The biggest concert I've done so far! Here's the invite - please come!  Please bring friends!  All profits go to this crazy amazing cause - my favorite non-profit - the... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
New Podcast Up Tomorrow!
Posted by on February 11, 2009
There will be a new DigiVegas podcast up tomorrow with an interview of me...  We talk about Grammys, touring adventures, and plans for the next album!  Here's the nitty gritty...It will be on www.boun... (read more)
Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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Please Join Me for the Most Important Concert I've Ever Done!
Posted by on January 30, 2009
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