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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Bongo Boy Records release’s Genya Ravan









Bongo Boy Records
507 US Highway 46
Suite A
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-455-1576

Bongo Boy Records release’s Genya Ravan

“I Won’t Cry Anymore” the new single on Bongo Boy Records, written and produced by Gar Francis, unleashes a powerhouse with the vocal dominance of New York City icon Genya Ravan.

For those of you who don’t know, Genya lead the successful all girl group Goldie and the Gingerbreads in 1962 and was signed by Atlantic boss Ahmet Ertegun. A strong woman with a powerful voice she lead the horn based rock/fusion band Ten Wheel Drive in 1969. With numerous albums and singles to her name, she is still a major force to be reckoned with. “I Won’t Cry Anymore” recaptures that authentic R&B of yesteryear and gives the listener a ringside seat to the evolution of a sophisticated women’s strengths and emotions.

This new release by writer/producer Gar Francis is a sonically polished, deceptively effortless and relentless tune that is everything we've come to expect from his pen. Indeed, this is as close as we may get today to a true emotional blending by a talented songwriter and a legendary singer.


“I Won’t Cry Anymore” celebrates liberation on all fronts with lead and background vocals from the pipes known as Genya, instantly recognizable guitar chunks & keyboards by Gar, smooth as dark chocolate bass by Danny Caruso, and precision drumming by rhythm king Bobby Chen.

This third Bongo Boy release is again mixed by the Gar Francis/Kurt Reil team at the House of Vibes in Highland Park NJ and mastered by our favorite drumming Grip Weed.

“I Won’t Cry Anymore” is available as a digital download at CD Baby, iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc.
Info: http://www.bongoboyrecords.com/


Contact: Monique Grimme at bongoboyrecords@aol.com



http://www.genyaravan.com/




Friday, January 7, 2011

MoPromo Mgmt Co. Clients Testimonials Part I


"MoPromo Mgmt recently helped us land a review of our new double album Strange Change Machine in The Aquarian Weekly (the tri-state area's most essential music and pop culture newspaper), which turned out to be one of the best reviews we've received so far! Couldn't get it done without you- thanks MoPromo!" -Kurt Reil/ The Grip Weeds http://www.gripweeds.com/

(photo: The Grip Weeds)

"MoPromo has been involved with the Festival In The Borough for the last several years and has become an integral part of coordinating our Blues Stage, which has become one of the highlights of our event. Both musicians and music lovers alike enjoy the blues stage with MoPromo's choice of bands making for a quality experience for everyone." Sandi Cerami, Executive Director, Washington BID www.festivalintheborough.com/

"MoPromo has been a reliable resource for us when it comes to music. Joe Hirsh Productions has worked on several events and always with great success and great professionalism. "
Dan Hirshberg for Joe Hirsh Productions
( Photo: Monique Grimme with Dan Hirshberg from Joe Hirsh Production)www.joehirshproductions.com/

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

MoPromo Opens It’s Door To New Clients








MoPromo has established a global network inclusive of record labels, music producers, newspapers and magazines, radio stations, music supervisors, and tour-promoters over the years. With the current changes in the Music Industry which makes it harder to succeed as an artist, MoPromo has added a very valuable and important resource to their team.
We are very excited to welcome our executive director Gar Francis, a well known and very successful songwriter/producer/musician. He will head up our artist development department as his expertise will benefit the services MoPromo can offer you. Now, we have the capability to coordinate each and every activity necessary to achieve your desired goal on the best possible level.
With our recent reorganization it gives us the opportunity to open our doors to you. We can provide the necessary expertise and connectivity from a business and artists perspective. We represents an unique opportunity for artist like you, as we make it possible to acquire a combination of individual services all at one source to succeed as an artist . Please contact us at mopromo1@aol.com or call at 908-455-1576 we gladly will answer any of your inquiries and questions.







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