Continue reading »]]> Exclusive interview with emerging artist Chelsea Williams who kicks off Hollywood Universal CityWalk concert series on March 22nd with Dancing with the Stars celebrity Roshon Fegan

By Robin Rowe

Chelsea Williams

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!Radio) 2013/3/21 – “I’m kicking off Universal CityWalk’s Music Spotlight Series with a buddy of mine, Eric Kufs,” says singer-songwriter Chelsea Williams. “I usually play solo acoustic, but the sound system at the 5 Towers concert venue at Universal CityWalk is so great that I want to take advantage of it.” Williams and Kufs met while busking in Santa Monica and have been friends and music partners ever since.

Universal CityWalk’s free spring Music Spotlight Series features prominent CityWalk performers and emerging artists. Concert performances take place every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm from March 22 to April 20, 2013. Disney Channel Shake It Up star Roshon Fegan, is a musician and rapper performing in the first concert of the series with Williams.

Williams, who says she’s inspired by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, has been playing and singing her own music for ten years. She’s also in the band Salty Suites. “A couple years ago, I started playing in a band with some of my friends who also happen to be incredible musicians…Scott Gates, Chuck Hailes and Elaine Gregston,” says Williams. “You might call it modern-bluegrass-folk featuring mandolin, stand-up bass, guitar and accordion. The shows are high energy and some of the most fun I’ve ever had playing music.”

Williams auditioned to become a performer at Universal CityWalk about five years ago. “Playing at CityWalk has opened up so many doors for me, directly and indirectly,” says Williams. “I’ve had countless opportunities come through because someone saw me playing on CityWalk and bought my CD. Just recently, I was given an opportunity to perform on the Today Show when they were taping live at CityWalk. I love performing at Universal CityWalk. Getting that opportunity was a real turning point for me, allowing me to make a living doing what I love to do, playing my music.”

Williams’ eponymous CD Chelsea Williams was produced by Toby Gad who discovered her playing on CityWalk. Williams is recording a new EP that’s taking more of a folk direction, not be as much pop as her last album.

“I’ve gone through different writing phases over the last couple years,” says Williams. “Last year, I was really in a pop mindset. I wanted to write songs that made you tap your feet, bob your head, and sing with your friends at the top of your lungs. This year, my writing style is a bit more straight from the heart. For this performance, I’ll still be playing my feel-good pop music, along with some simple honest folk songs.”

Williams says playing 5 Towers on Universal CityWalk inspires a high energy show for the large, enthusiastic crowds there. She’s bringing in Cajon player to spice things up a bit there. She also appears regularly in solo performances at Universal CityWalk. She is also playing a lot of shows at intimate clubs with the Salty Suites over the next year.

“I’m so glad to be a part of CityWalk’s Music Spotlight Series,” says Williams. “I’m sort of going back to my roots in this show.”

Free concert March 22nd at 7pm at Universal CityWalk. Paying to enter Universal Theme Park not necessary because CityWalk is separate, but parking costs about $10.

ChelseaWilliams.com
@ChelseaW

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2013 Grammy’s

Items in the Official Grammy Gift Lounge

By Gabrielle Pantera

Hollywood CA, (Gosh!Radio) 2013/2/13 – “Every year’s Grammy Gifts are fabulously eclectic, and this year is no different,” says Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary. “Just as Music’s Biggest Night boasts a broad range of talent ranging from Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert to Elton John and Justin Timberlake, we strive to make our gifts equally diverse.

“This year’s Gift Lounge will have a decidedly international feel anchored by one of Japan’s most innovative manufacturers, MTG,” says Fary. “And whether it’s a Brazilian swimsuit from D’Milikah, Carrera designer sunglasses from Italy or a Jäger teeth whitening system whose namesake is a famed South African blue diamond, our Grammy gifts are meant to be used, shared and talked about. We seek to indulge, pamper, rejuvenate and beautify these amazing artists. As always, I’m incredibly excited to share some of our favorite products and services with the biggest names in music.”

Items in the gift lounge presented by MTG:

ReFa Ccosmetics

MTG a Japanese manufacturer of innovative beauty and health devices based on revolutionary ideas and technology. The Glanent Platinum Portable Ion Mist device will hydrate and moisturize your skin anytime, anywhere you go. $235.00 www.mtg-en.com

Baltimore Ravens NFL Superbowl XLVII LR Champs 39 thirty Cap

New Era an international lifestyle brand dates back over 90 years. New Era has an authentic sports heritage and is the brand of choice for hats, accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. $45.00 www.neweracap.com

Gibson Firebird

Gibson Gutiars includes Gibson USA, Epiphone, Gibson Gear, KRK Systems, Stanton, Cerwin Vega and Onkyo. Gibson is a global musical and lifestyle-oriented company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Their products enrich the lives of music lovers and musicians. Gibson is gifting a Gibson Gear gift bag with an assortment of items from Gibson Gear. Gift lounge attendees will receive a gift voucher inviting recipient to visit the Gibson Beverly Hills showroom where they will be offered their choice of an exclusive gift from the Gibson Family of Brands, including a selection of Gibson Les Paul Studio Guitars in Alpine White with Chrome accents. $1,155.00 www.gibson.com

Jager iOsnic Pink

The Jäger iOsonic Toothbrush and Teeth Whitening System releases a constant flow of positive ions from the lithium power source and temporarily reverses the polarity of your teeth. The change in polarity causes plaque to be repelled from your teeth. The negatively charged toothbrush head draws the plaque to the brush. $450.00 www.thejager.com

Diet Pepsi will be served on site and Samsung’s WB150F wi-fi powered camera allows user to shoot and share photos instantly on social networking sites. $250.00 www.dietpepsi.com

Swimsuit by dMilikah

The D’Milikah specializes in swimwear that captures the essence of everyday real women of all sizes. The D’Milkah 2013 Swimwear Collection is Brazilian inspired with a touch of Italian handcraft adorning each unique piece. D’Milikah has expanded their swimsuit collection to also include casual wear, dresses, and accessories. D’Milikah has everything you need for a perfect day (or night) out. $250.00 www.dmilikah.com

Seyie Design a boutique design firm that brings fashion, function and interior branding to residences and to beauty, fashion and lifestyle clients. $7,400.00 www.seyiedesign.com

Solstice Sunglasses will be showcasing the hottest new styles for Spring 2013. Some of the lines available at the SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique are Polaroid Plus which is launching this spring there is a preview for celebrities at the gift lounge, Carrera, Hugo Boss, kate Spade New York, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger and more.

the Polaroid X 4313s

Polaroid Eyewear is celebrating it’s 75^th anniversary and they’re celebrating with the Polaroid Plus Sunglasses. The new Polaroid Plus sunglasses collection combines the latest in polarization technology with brand new styles designed for a minimal and urban look. Every pair of sunglasses features the Polaroid UltraSight Plus lenses, the evolution of the polarized lens, which are now also glue-free to ensure perfect vision, high protection and comfort. The collection is available in 10 styles featuring the new polarized technology. $120.00-$350.00 www.SOLSTICEsunglasses.com

iPad mini case from Devicewear

Devicewear iPhone and iPad cases provide fashionable and fun protection for your handheld device. $150.00 www.devicewear.com

keepAmerica.com

KeepAmerica.com is the number one online source for all things made in America is gifting 4 Leaf Clover handbags. $275.00+ www.keepamerica.com

Simon I Smith’s Good Fortune large platinum over sterling earrings

Simone I. Smith Jewelry is an entrepreneur who launched her own line a decade ago. She’s a self-proclaimed accessory queen. Her choice of earrings usually dictates the rest of her outfit. Smith has teamed up with the American Cancer Society for her line of lollipops necklaces. These sparkling lollipop charms help raise funds and awareness to help save more lives from cancer. Smith is also married to LL Cool J $200. + www.simoneismith.com

Luden’s Soothing Throat Drops have been used for over 130 years. Luden’s drops have been used by young and old to soothe everyday throat irritations. Presernters and performers will receive Luden’s Throat Drops and a luxurious cashmere scarf to keep their Grammy nominated throats in award-winning shape. $150.00 www.ludens.com

Love Sketch tee

Locally Grown. Globally Known (LGGK) was inspired by a mission trip to Charlotte North Carolina. LGGK has partnered with the nonprofit Starkey Hearing Foundation to help people hear. Twenty percent of sales goes to the Starkey Foundation. Gifted is made in the USA Premium Street Lux Apparel, the Listen Collection by LGGK. $300.00+ www.shopLGGK.com

Bonita Platinum Tequila is the world’s only five times distilled tequila. Xzibit’s own 100% agave luxury blanco bottled in pure crystal. $99.00 www.bonitaspirits.com

Chakaltes

Chakalates And Khana Sutra Courtesy Of Chaka Khan Ten-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan brings sweet delights with Chakalates Gourmet Chocolate Truffles by Chaka Khan ($36) and all-natural Khana Sutra Candles made of 100% vegetable soy and essential oil fragrance ($27). Total $63.00 www.chakalates.com www.khanasutracandles.com

This is Shopper girl tennis shoe.

Music With Sole By Carlitos Brand is a new line of tennis shoes hand-illustrated by Jeanette Longoria. Each presenter/performer to receive one pair of limited edition shoes from the “Music With Sole” Collection ($350) plus a gift certificate for a one-of-a-kind customized pair ($500). $850.00 www.carlitosbrand.com

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John Paul puppy pack

The Latin Recording Academy hosted the XIII Annual Latin Grammy Awards yesterday November 15, 2012 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

By Gabrielle Pantera

Hollywood, CA (Gosh!Radio) 2012/11/16 – “This perk is a way to thank all participants for their support of Latin music’s eminent award,” says founder of Distinctive Assets Lash Fary. “It is also an ideal marketing opportunity for companies looking to place their products in the hands of worldwide trendsetters and legends within the Latin world.”

Distinctive Assets was once again selected to thank the renowned presenters and performers for their participation with an array of fabulous gifts. Distinctive Assets launched the celebrity swag industry 14 years ago and continues to help brands leverage the power of the Hollywood community.

Past presenters and performers have included Marc Anthony, David Bisbal, Calle 13, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi, Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz, Shakira, Thalia, Los Tigres Del Norte, Julietta Venegas and Daddy Yankee.

Presented by L’Oréal Paris the official Latin Grammy talent gift lounge where presenters and performers could personally select gifts for themselves and loved ones.

In The Gift Lounge

A L’Oréal Paris Gift Bag containing: Voluminous Power Volume 24H Mascara, Infallible Never Fail Lacquer Liner 24H, Infallible Eyeshadow, Colour Caresse by Colour Riche Lipcolour, Revitalift Triple Power Day/Night Cream, Revitalift Triple Power Serum, Colour Riche Nail, and Men’s Expert Vita Lift SPF 15 Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Moisturizer. $103.00

www.lorealparisusa.com

Best of Las Vegas Package courtesy of PR Plus includes a VIP tour of Gold & Silver Pawn and meet ‘n greet with the Pawn Stars; a VIP tour of the Studio at the Palms; a VIP tour of Dirk Arthur’s Big Cat Habitat; tickets to see George Wallace and Louie Anderson; dining experiences at Hash House A Go Go and BB King’s Blues Club; cupcakes from the Cupcakery; a gift from the Bungalow Boutique; and an overnight stay and dinner for two from the Silverton Casino Hotel. Carlos Santana will add a little something special to the swag bags provided by Imagine This. $5,000.00

www.prpluslv.com

Eufora International is providing beautifying hair elixirs. $150.00 www.beautifyingelixir.com

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey has a charcoal mellowed whisky aged in handcrafted barrels. This Tennessee sipping whiskey is perfect neat or in cocktails. $140.00 www.jackdaniels.com

Sephora’s finest shave kit, Sephora Ultimate Travel Brush Set, Sephora Blockbuster Palette, Sephora Collection Eyeliner Patches and Marchesa Parfum D’Extase. $230.50 www.sephora.com

Maui Jim is the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world and creator of PolarizedPlus2 technology that produces true, vivid colors and reduces harmful glare and exposure to UV rays. $250.00 www.mauijim.com

Spenglish Neon Yellow & Bubblegum V-necks, Henleys and Hoodies. $150.00 www.spenglish.net

Cafe Bustelo Latin Espresso

Café Bustelo is gifting latin coffee and espresso. $30.00 www.cafebustelo.com

M The Movement is eco-friendly luxury designer clothing for men and women. $130.00 www.mthemovement.com

FHI Heat Platform Nano Weight Pro 1900 Dryer and FHI Heat Platform 1.25” Tourmaline Ceramic Professional Hair Styling Iron. $300.00 www.fhiheat.com

Calgon, the iconic “Take Me Away!” bath and beauty brand from the 1960s has a new line of scents and products including the Enchanted Embrace Sexy Fragrance Mist and Shimmering Moisture Mist, a Sensual Mist Sampler Gift Set, Berry Ravishing Refreshing Body Mist and the Ageless collection. $100.00 www.takemeaway.com

The gifts in the gift bag:

Krystal Klear Water is an under-sink water filtration system that produces better than bottled water quality without the added expense! $795.00 www.krystalklearwater.com

Rouge Maple Gourmet Products are made with pure organic maple syrup. These high-end gourmet delicacies, feature the unique flavor of Rouge 100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup. $120.00 www.rougemaple.com

Imanta Resorts in the famed Punta Mita region of Mexico will help you unwind and relax in a 2,500 square foot free-standing luxury suite with ocean view. $1,500.00 www.imantaresorts.com

Live In Fitness Enterprise All-inclusive luxury fitness and weight-loss retreat. $4,850.00 www.liveinfitness.com

Le Petit Cirque is gifting a circus Cup, DVD and gift certificate to participate in North America’s only all-kid pro Cirque troupe. $400.00 www.lepetitcirquela.com

M3K Beauty is gifting M3K Face Cream, Dirty Boy Face Wash, Bare Faced & Fabulous Face Wash. $80.00 www.m3kbeauty.com

Le Brazees are unique designer bra straps with Swarovski crystals and pearls. Designed to accentuate the beauty of the wearer instead of becoming a focal point. $25.00 www.lebrazees.com

Chubby Chipmunk truffles

Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates are in an acorn tin. These hand-dipped truffles use their our signature gourmet chocolates and the rare Fortunato #4 Nacional chocolate that was just rediscovered in Peru. The truffles are handmade in small batches using the freshest ingredients to ensure perfection in every bite. $50.00 www.chubbychipmunk.com

The Green Garmento is gifting their Box Bag that is an eco-friendly reusable tote designed to eliminate the single-use plastic bags and cardboard boxes that you get from the from the dry cleaners. The Box Bag also functions as a recycling hanger caddy or as an attractive, affordable, sturdy, multi-purpose tote. $16.00 www.thegreengarmento.com

Spooky Wear t-shirts $25.00 wwwspookywear.com

John Paul Pet Sampler 3 Pack: 1 Ear & Eye Wipe for a clean pet face, 1 Tooth & Gum Wipe for a fresh mouth and 1 Full Body & Paw Wipe for healthy paws and coat. $9.00 www.johnpaulpet.com

Lulu has the hottest, hippest handbags, belts and scarves. $10.00-50.00 www.lulu-nyc.com

Floree Design Group’s Modedo Collection is a women’s brand that sells sophisticated and stylish designer apparel. $300.00 www.pathurt.foliohd.com

Poyen Hats offers ethnic and technic hats, handmade in Chile. Full of color and functions for any place or time of day, created to make a difference with unique and avant-garde style inspired by nature. $50.00-100.00 www.poyen.cl

Sylvan Dell Publishing publishes artistic and fun picture books for children, filled with new facts to be discovered. Sylvan Dell books are available nationally through bookstores as well as online. $17.95 www.sylvandellpublishing.com

5 Gum is ultra-portable six-tab micro pack in the following flavors: 5 Rain (a tingling spearmint) and 5 Cobalt (a cooling peppermint). $6.95 www.wrigley.com

Curvalicious is a body part targeted metabolic fat loss workout that gives toned, defined, and sexy curves for women. $77.00 www.flaviliciousFitness.com

Pure Of Heart a fresh, new, eco-friendly clothing line with the mission of empowering women to discover, reconnect with and express their true selves. The company’s chic and modern clothing is beautifully designed, fabricated from ecofriendly materials, and responsibly produced in the USA. Full of modern style, each piece carries a heart-felt and empowering message designed to encourage women to embrace and express their soul’s purpose. Each artist will receive white long sleeve and sleeveless shirts made with 100% Tencel eco-friendly material. $30.00-85.00 www.pureofheart.me

AppGear elite CommandAR: Immersive first-person shooter that combines digital gaming with action-filled Amplified Reality! $25.00 www.appgear.com

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2012 CMA Awards

The CMAs are tonight November 1st on ABC check your local listing for the time.

By Gabrielle Pantera

Hollywood CA (Gosh!Radio) 2012/11/1 – “To be part of Country Music’s Biggest Night is thrilling,” says Distinctive Assets’ founder Lash Fary. “Last year, everyone involved had such a great time at this event, so it is exciting to be heading back to Nashville to bring our unique collection of brand partners to the home of Country Music. The success our clients enjoyed last year was enhanced by the kindness of the incredible artists we gifted. In my 14 years of creating these gift lounges, I don’t think I have ever encountered such gracious and humble giftees.”

Thursday November the Country Music Awards will be held in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena and will be broadcast live on ABC. The show’s presenters and performers are offered thank you gifts in an exclusive backstage Gift Garden designed by Pam Morrison and Nashville-based Bella Baxter Special Events. The items below are the gifts they can choose from.

Unwined Candles

Unwined Candles are all-natural soy wax candles made inside reused wine bottles, infused with relaxing scents. $80.00 www.unwinedcandles.com

Hick Stuff From 540 Brands new fresh line of apparel blending fashion and humor. $249.00 www.hickstuff.com

Atwood Hat Company is gifting cowboy hats. $100.00 www.atwoodhats.com

Eufora International is providing Beautifying hair elixirs. $150.00 www.beautifyingelixirs.com

Gibson Gear gift bag might include some of the following: a Gibson Guitar Strap, Gibson Hoodie, Gibson Logo Flex Hat, and Gibson Shot Glass Set $200.00 http://store.gibson.com/

Devicewear has the cases to dress your electronic devices. Devicewear is gifting Devicewear iPhone cases, Devicewear iPad cases, or a more generic Devicewear cases for use with non-Apple devices. www.devicewear.com

Bella Semplice Gift set to include: 24k Gold Facial Mask, Lotus Collagen Facial Mask (EXCLUSIVE launch just for the CMAs), Chamomile Soothing Mineral Facial Mask, Tea Tree Oil Control Mineral Facial Mask, 24k Gold Under Eye Mask, Lotus Collagen Under Eye Mask, Z.Bigatti Champagne Gel Cleanser, Z.Bigatti Re-Storation Eye Return Age-Defying Eye Cream, and Z.Bigatti Re-Storation Skin Treatment Facial Cream. has a miracle anti-aging facial masks A hyaluronic acid based treatment that’s designed to stimulate collagen and cell regeneration, even skin tone, build elastin, moisturize, improve circulation, detoxify and reduce fine lines and wrinkles to give your skin a youthful glow. $477.00 www.bellasemplice.com

Brit West makes reclaimed vintage saddle leather cuffs, hatbands and belts, accented by Native American sterling and Turquoise. Their gifting a choice of hatbands, stud cuffs, stud belt or boot purse. $98.00 www.britwest.net

Great American Cookies are made from the finest, freshest ingredients available. Just a few of the flavors are Domino that is dark chocolate with white chocolate chunks, Cookies Cup that has frosting in the center, Cookie Cake that has frosting between two layers of cookies. Two of the brownie flavors are Red Velvet and cheesecake. $100.00 www.greatamericancookies.com

Marble Slab Creamery + Maggiemoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery gift certificate to Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery with a wide assortment of ice cream flavors and mixin’s. $100.00 www.marbleslab.com www.maggiemoos.com

Beldini

Belldini specializes in fashion forward day to evening wear, sweater knit tops with fur, leather and embellished layering pieces. Belldini merges comfort and style for women’s apparel that is perfect for both a country superstar and a PTA mom. $675.00 www.belldini.com

Nutrisystem has helped Americans lose millions of pounds over the last 40 years. Nutrisystem Inc. has developed programs for healthy weight management, and is the leading provider of home-delivered weight loss meal plans. Nutrisystem is gifting a certificate for three months of the Nutrisystem Select Success VIP Program and Nutrisystem food samples. $1,000.00 www.nutrisystem.com

The Artisan Group is an elite collective of worldwide artists with a sampling of handcrafted goods, such as bath, body, jewelry and stationery. A great place to pick up holiday items for everyone on your list. $1,700.00 www.theartisangroup.org

Tanarah Luxe Floral gifting a beautiful hand bound coffee table book. $100.00 www.designsbytanarah.com

Sephora’s finest shave kit, Sephora Ultimate Travel Brush Set, Sephora Blockbuster Palette, Sephora Collection Eyeliner Patches and Marchesa Parfum D’Extase. $230.50 www.sephora.com

Maui Jim is the fastest growing premium polarized sunglass maker in the world and creator of PolarizedPlus2 technology that produces true, vivid colors and reduces harmful glare and exposure to UV rays. $250.00 www.mauijim.com

Aluminyze was founded in 2010, is a brilliant new way to see and display your favorite photos by infusing an image right into the body of a lightweight but solid sheet of recyclable aluminum for exceptional image vibrancy, incomparable durability and maximum versatility. Taking the place of traditional paper photos, Aluminyzed photographs are long-lasting and the recyclable aluminum protects the photos from fading and tearing over time. $59.95 www.aluminyze.com

Gifts already in thank you gift bags:

The Green Garmento is gifting their Box Bag that is an eco-friendly reusable tote designed to eliminate the single-use plastic bags and cardboard boxes that you get from the from the dry cleaners. The Box Bag also functions as a recycling hanger caddy or as an attractive, affordable, sturdy, multi-purpose tote. $16.00 www.thegreengarmento.com

Revo Wood Guitar Straps are handcrafted for lightweight durability yet strong and comfortable. Each exotic wood guitar straps is made with high-end sustainable wood species, and available custom inlays and laser etchings. $74.99 www.therevonation.com

Luvvitt Cristal anti-scratch case for iPhone 5 combines the classic low profile protection with high quality Japanese polycarbonate material with anti-scratch finish.

Luvvitt Jot Master Stylus and Ink Pen Duo is an elegant and stylish solution for your multi- tasking days. You can use it daily on your touchscreen and regular writing needs. One end of the stylus has conductive rubber tip with optimized softness and size for high and accurate precision for writing and drawing/sketching. The other end includes a gel ink pen that will serve your other basic uses.

Luvvitt Master Sleeve Ballistic Zip Bag for iPad is the ultimate protection for your 10″ tablet. This water resistant, zipper sleeve is made of high-density ballistic nylon exterior and features a cutting-edge technology; air-channeled interior bubble pads that absorb the shocks. $14.95-29.95 www.luvvitt.com

Stubb’s Legendary Bar-B-Q Stubb’s is legendary for it’s more then 40 years of the best all-natural, gluten free sauces, marinades and rubs. The first one was Stubb’s Original Bar-B-Q Sauce, that has a rich blend of tomatoes and spices that compliment just about any kind of barbecue. Stubb’s Chicken Marinade perfectly complements the natural flavors of chicken with its perfect combination of citrus, mustard and onion. $8.00 www.stubbsbbq.com

Theodent is chocolate-based fluoride-free luxury toothpaste that is a safe and more effective alternative to traditional fluoride toothpaste. $100.00 www.theodent.com

Sixth course Artisan Confections are handmade caramels made with locally-sourced ingredients. The Sixth Course Caramels Sampler Box will melt in your mouth. Adding some surprising flavors to the caramel will keep your tast buds dancing. $20.00 www.sixthcourse.com

Puppy Luv Glam is a burnt out style crewneck silhouette shirt adorned with Swarovski crystals. A portion of all sales support animal rescue shelters nationwide. $88.00 www.puppyluvglam.com

TapouT XT is a DVD that has 12 super-charged mixed martial arts style workouts for your 90 day in-home workout program. With TapouT XT you don’t need weights, or pull-ups and no gym memberships. Everything you need for your workout comes in the Kit! $140.00 www.tapoutxt.com

Junior Johnson’s Midnight Moon Fruit Inclusions Moonshine. Yes that does say moonshine. It’s handcrafted in small batches from the family recipes of legendary moonshiner and NASCAR hall of famer, Junior Johnson. Midnight Moon Fruit Inclusions moonshines are made from corn, triple distilled for smoothness and have whole pieces of gourmet-quality fruit in each Mason jar. Available in Apple Pie, Cherry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry and Cranberry. $20.00 www.juniorsmidnightmoon.com

Moxie & Oliver Handmade leather guitar strap. $115.00 www.moxieandoliver.com

M3K Beauty is gifting M3K Face Cream, Dirty Boy Face Wash, Bare Faced & Fabulous Face Wash. $80.00 www.m3kbeauty.com

Le Brazees are unique designer bra straps with Swarovski crystals and pearls. Designed to accentuate the beauty of the wearer instead of becoming a focal point. $25.00 www.lebrazees.com

Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates are in an acorn tin. These hand-dipped truffles use their our signature gourmet chocolates and the rare Fortunato #4 Nacional chocolate that was just rediscovered in Peru. The truffles are handmade in small batches using the freshest ingredients to ensure perfection in every bite. $50.00 www.chubbychipmunk.com

Unconquered: The Sage Of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, And Mickey Gilley by J.D. Davis was published by Brown Books Publishing Group, a Texas-based independent publisher. $24.95 www.unconqueredthebook.com

Beautysleep is two oz. dietary supplement that combines anti-aging compounds and cell protecting anti-oxidants with natural sleep aids. $25.00 www.beautysleepUSA.com

The Brittle Brothers Gourmet Peanut Brittle Company has Peanut Brittle, Cashew Brittle, & Pecan Brittle. $60.00 www.brittlebrothers.com

Le Petit Cirque is gifting a circus Cup, DVD and gift certificate to participate in North America’s only all-kid pro Cirque troupe. $400.00 www.lepetitcirquela.com

C.F. Martin & Companies Martin SP Lifespan Strings are treated with Cleartone proprietary technology to offer the longest possible string life without sacrificing tone or natural feel. $30.99 www.martinstrings.com

Yankee Candles is gifing their large jar candle + Pure Radiance by Yankee Candle Large Crackling Lumiwick Vase. Their Peppermint Bark fragrances candle is an irresistible blend of white peppermint, chocolate swirl and wintergreen and smells pepperminty. Their Yuletide: Wrap will transport you to the holiday season with the sent of nutmeg, ginger root, clove and rich amber. $55.98 www.yankeecandle.com

Live In Fitness Enterprise All-inclusive luxury fitness and weight-loss retreat. $4,850.00 www.liveinfitness.com

Krystal Klear Water is an under-sink water filtration system that produces better than bottled water quality without the added expense! $795.00 www.krystalklearwater.com

Imanta Resorts in the famed Punta Mita region of Mexico will help you unwind and relax in a 2,500 square foot free-standing luxury suite with ocean view. $1,500.00 www.imantaresorts.com

The Blowout Co. of Nashville is the only salon in Nashville dedicated to the quick and beautiful blowout. $35.00 www.blowoutco.com

Dukan Diet Book, Gratis Online Coaching Certificate and Dukan Diet Shop Products. The Dukan Diet help the French stay thin. There are two steps to take the weight off and two steps to keep it off for life. $300.00 www.dukandiet.com

Rouge Maple Gourmet Products are made with pure organic maple syrup. These high-end gourmet delicacies, feature the unique flavor of Rouge 100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup. $120.00 www.rougemaple.com

Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey is premium Whiskey. $29.99 www.popcornsuttonswhiskey.com

Papa John’s is gifting a gift card to appease the munchies. $25.00 www.papajohns.com

Pure Matters is an online retailer of premium, all-natural vitamins, minerals, and supplements. For the CMA Awards Gift Bag, Pure Matters will be showcasing both Krill Oil and BioCell Collagen II as well as a $200 Gift Card. $250.00 www.purematters.com

“Best of Las Vegas Package is courtesy of PR Plus. This VIP tour of Gold & Silver Pawn and meet ‘n greet with the Pawn Stars; VIP tour of the Studio at the Palms; VIP tour of Dirk Arthur’s big cat habitat; GoZip experience; tickets to see George Wallace, Louie Anderson, Terry Fator and Blue Man Group; dining experiences at Hash House A Go Go and BB King’s Blues Club; cupcakes from the Cupcakery; a gift from the Bungalow Boutique; and an overnight stay and dinner for two from the Silverton Casino Hotel. Swag bags courtesy of Imagine This. $5,000 www.prpluslv.com

Distinctive Assets, an LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with beginning the marketing craze of celebrity swag over a decade ago, will be heading back to Nashville to once again produce the official talent gift bags and backstage gift lounge for The 46th Annual CMA Awards.

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Exclusive interview with Versailles. Listen on Gosh!Radio, Meet the Music, Nov 4, 2012  During the live show call 559 546 1700 (California # or international numbers listed below) and enter code 472737.
By Gabrielle Pantera

Versailles

“The newer songs I am working on are very dark a mix of tribal and ethereal,” says alternative rock singer Versailles. “I’m delving more into the psyche.” Her genre is Darkwave or Dark Pop and some of it carries into Synth Pop.

“My music simply is emotion,” says Versailles. “While some people sing about dancing in clubs and getting naked with DJ’s or having sex with themselves in mirrors, I sing about raw emotion. The pain, the sadness,  anger and happiness, enlightenment…everything.”

Versailles is a solo artist who finds musicians to play live with her. “In the past I have had band members,” says Versailles. “Marie Ilene played drums for me along with David MacMiller, and Rod Arias, on bass I have had Stephanie Rose, Anna Perez, and on guitar I have had Andy Bettis, Shaun Richards, & Trinity.  There is no current band I have gone solo because keeping a band together is difficult and I prefer to place my energies elsewhere.”

Versailles plays piano, keytar and sings. She also program drums and backing instrumentation.

Musical Influences

“My music comes from my influences, who are Tori Amos & The Cure,” says Versailles. “Tori is a strong person, she is innovative and has power in her voice and her lyrics. She is an amazing piano player which I can only admire. Robert Smith has written some of the most beautiful parts I have ever heard in my life in his songs.  In the same genre there is a band called Strawberry Switchblade. I never knew who they were but after hearing their music I understood the comparison.”

“I would still love to perform with Tori Amos, Robert Smith, Depeche Mode, M83, Lykki Li,” says Versailles. “I admire these peoples’ work and I would love to not just perform with them but collaborate and be friends. Isn’t that what being an artist is all about? Experiences.”

Songwriting

“I write all my songs,” says Versailles. “I generally will write the music first and then based on the emotion that song gives me I will then write my lyrical content. When I write songs sometimes I have dreams and those melodies stay with me when I wake up and that becomes a song. Other times I start with nothing and work my way to a melody I like.”

“Sacrifice is a song about the transcendence of the human soul,” says Versailles. “Not necessarily in relation to dying but in relation to understanding the challenges we face in life and decisions we make, how they effect our outcome and the universe.”

Pages, a story about Vampires, is about the abuse and suffering of one who had watched her family destroyed and killed by vampires, only to become one herself. Cold is a song that simply states, what would you do without me? “It’s how love can go so wrong when you show love to another and they refuse to accept it,” says Versailles. “Because they do not love themselves.  Anything you say is a criticism or taken out of context, and everything you do makes you harder for them to deal with.”

Live Performances

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Versailles has played all over the US including Lubbock, Nashville, Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans, Detroit, Joplin, Fayetteville, Phoenix, and Vegas. “My favorite place to go is of course NOLA,” says Versailles.

“The most amazing thing as of recent was having Francis D. Gonzalez do the art for my stage,” says Versailles. “It was incredible and the audience loved it. The most amazing performance I remember doing was in the hospital when my grandmother was in a coma. I’m not saying that everyone should start brining instruments into the hospital but I felt it to be very soothing.”

Versailles has played with New Model Army, Voltaire, Ego Likeness, Bella Morte, Native Fauna, P4P, Emily O’ Neary Band, Kim Fowley, Demonika & The Darklings, and TV. “My first show on the last tour was at a old Free Mason Temple in Michigan,” says Versailles. “I don’t remember the city but we were the first band to play that night. It was a Vampire Ball. Sadly the board was so old and the connects were so old it blew out the power on our first song. That was my first experience on the road with Ego Likeness, Bella Morte, Voltaire and Hellblinki.”

The name Versailles sprang from an obsession. “I was in history class in school and I was obsessed with the history of the palace of Versailles and King Louis,” says Versailles. “He in my eyes, was a very interesting character in his creation of favorites and social death.”

Albums

Versailles has many compilation CDs on Cleopatra Records. Her independent releases include:

• Live Your Life
• Kiss
• Believe
• Broken Dolls
• Wendy’s Razorblades
• Sacrifice
• Pages
• Targets

Versailles’ current album Pages released in October. “I did the CD release at KKBB,” says Versailles. “Had a great turn out. The current album is about again emotions. Raw emotions and how they effect and change us and how we develop as humans over time.”

Distribution

Versailles’ CDs are available internationally through CD Baby.

“My label is Evileye Records,” says Versailles. “I don’t have a manager yes I do this all myself, always have. I deal directly with press, booking, distribution, PR…Also I have an album on BFM Digital who distributes Sacrifice the EP for me currently.”

Upcoming performances

“I will be performing at an art show for artist Francis D. Gonzalez, but not sure of the date,” says Versailles. “I also may be doing a show on KCRW with Monique Reymond.”

Versailles is based in Hollywood, California. She was born in Modesto, but moved when she was nine years old to Albuquerque,New Mexico, where she grew up. She also spent part of that time in Leesburgh, Virgina

Versailles online

• http://versaillesband.net
• http://facebook.com/versaillesband
• http://twitter.com/versaillesmusic