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It's no secret that President Barack Obama loves music. So it comes as no surprise that he now has an inauguration playlist on Spotify.
The official Obama inauguration Twitter account unveiled the president's playlist picks, which kicks off with Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" and includes Katy Perry's "Firework," Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway" and Usher's "Something Special."
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Music may not be the first thought when you are planning an event or celebration but it should definitely be the one item on the planning list that gets the most consideration. The music should be as important as the venue and the menu. If it does get the right consideration then the event will be a success, for music more than any other part of a celebration sets the mood and ambiance for the guests.
It is a common myth that live music is expensive and likely out of range for most celebration planning budgets. Yet, that is far from the truth and many a party could have been a much bigger event for all attending had there been music. Many live bands can make adjustments to their playing time or number of musicians and vocalists to adapt their expense requirements to a party’s budget. Exploring the option is definitely worth the effort due to the positive overall impact live music can have for an event.
There are many ways to find a live band that will best suit your event needs. One way is to simply ask the venue at which you are holding your event. They will have had hands on experience with bands and will know how they met the expectations of their past clients. It can often be helpful to hire a band that has played at the venue you choose so that they are familiar with the location, setup and rules of the management.
Another way to find a live band is to of course search the Internet. By seeking that path you will find that not only can you usually hear tracks of music but you can view videos of the band performing. Many will have contracts you can download and view, as well as playing list options. CAISO has these on our Web site and we also allow free downloads of many of our songs for Brides or Wedding Planners to use on their Save the Date Web sites to give their guests a preview of the event to come.
Whether you are planning an intimate small party to celebrate a promotion or anniversary or you are planning a large wedding or corporate event there should be a strong consideration to add music and to seek out a live band. The event will truly be remembered and considered a much more elegant and special event if you do.
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We are Keeping the "Dream" Alive by Working to Make "The Dream" a Reality.
We dedicate this Blog Post to The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for being a Change Agent, Voice of the Civil Rights Movement, and Crusader for Love, Peace, and Equality.
On behalf of CAISO SteelBand, moreover, as a Proud Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc; It is an Honor to share a Fraternal bond with Martin Luther King Jr. I thank MLK and all Freedom Fighters, that have paid the ultimate price for people of my generation and beyond to have access to Equal Opportunities and Civil Liberties.
As a Husband, Father, Musician, Blogger and School Social Worker, I serve in many roles. In each role, I do my best to keep working to make "The Dream" a Reality...Michael King Jr.
Here are Inspirational Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr:
-A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.
-A lie cannot live.
-A man can't ride your back unless it's bent.
-A man who won't die for something is not fit to live.
-A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan.
-A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.
-A right delayed is a right denied.
-A riot is at bottom the language of the unheard.
-A riot is the language of the unheard.
-All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.
-All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem.
-Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.
-An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.
-An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law.
At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
See the Video of my 1st visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial:
For more great information http://www.CaisoSteelBand.com
From Michael "The SteelPan Guy" King Jr.- Caiso SteelBand Music Group
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February is Black History Month and there are many ways to participate in the recognition. In the Washington, DC area there are several special events and while we are a few weeks away it pays to plan to attend the events early as they are very popular and in some cases sold out. The Smithsonian, the National Archives, the DC Library and various historic sites in Arlington will all have special programs and you should visit their sites for updates and announcements.
This year will welcome in highly planned and more vigorous events at the Lincoln Memorial in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Abraham Lincoln signed the proclamation on January 1, 1863. The US Postal Service released the first of a series of planned special commemorative stamps on January 2. The first one limited edition stamp was to commemorate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and the other two will be released later in the year and will commemorate the March on Washington and Rosa Parks. These are limited edition stamps with special first day release sheets of the stamps and other items which can be purchased at the USPS Web site or through your local post office.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will be holding special events to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. There will also be special events held nationwide at most colleges, museums and other venues. Even if you are not able to participate in the DC area there are likely many events to be held near your own town.
Another special event will be held on February 23rd aboard the Spirit of Washington. There will be a special “Black History Month Lunch Cruise”. The music featured on the cruise will be centered on celebrating african american music artists which will involve both live music and that offered by a DJ. It is sure to be a special event.
As February draws nearer we will share more detailed information with you on upcoming events including those that will involve CAISO. We hope you will come back and visit us often for this information and much more!
View the unveiling of the Emancipation Proclamation Commemorative Stamp Event:
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Since our music is sometimes greatly inspired by Reggae Music, especially Bob Marley, it was definitely going to draw our interest when we heard there was a YouTube video of a baby crying and then comforted when he heard a Bob Marley song played. The video so far has had over 6 million hits. In posts past we have talked about how CAISO music can bring an atmosphere to your event that is joyful, fun, happy, and easy. An event to enjoy, shrug off the demands of every day life and enjoy the moment, the people, and the reason for the celebration, be it a wedding, birthday, graduation, or a "just because" party. This baby is a testament to what we "know" and we just had to share it with you here.
Just take a look at this video and it will no doubt bring a smile to your face. Then consider what a good choice it is to bring the right music to your event and all your guests can be as happy as this baby! CAISO can bring you the right music and a level of professionalism that has always been a part of our tradition and reputation. We hope you'll share our site with others and please join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Don't forget to visit our download page for free ring tones too!
Here's wishing you lots of joyful music in your day today!
For more great information about the Steelpan instrument you can visit my SteelBand Music and Current Event Blog at http://www.CaisoSteelBand.com
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