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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."
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.
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.
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:
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
Caribbean Steelband music, we love it! We have a ton of people to thank for a successful year of music & fun. We appreciate the opportunity to play music in a variety venues both local & international. Our goal is to be professional musicians for all occasions. We feel honored to have performed for a variety of good causes. We wish you wellness, productivity & fun in the new year.
The list goes like this: God, Mom & Dad, Stephen King, John King, Robert Thwaites, Ted Allen, Orin, Mike, Franklin Harding, Sherwin & Shawn Thwaites, Matt Evans, friends and Steelpan family. We also like to thank Washington Talent agency, East Coast Entertainment, Pro Sports MVP, MWR, Bialek Music, Washington's Best, Events by Andre Wells, Paul Bollinger & GWAO, Motorola Corp, Rooftop at Rockville, Tammy & Dave @ Kentmorr Restaurant, James Turner Productions, & Clydes of Chevy Chase, Steve Williams & Fox 5 morning show, gigmasters.com, Queenie Cox & Gum Springs Community Association, Dufief Homeowners Association, Martar Swimming Club, Kinderfest & Prince George's County Park and Planning, Fairfax County Park & Planning, the Gazette Newspaper, the Washington Post Going Out Guide, John Yeh with Herbs, Tea & Arts Fest @ Montpelier, University of Maryland, Walter Reed National Medical Center, Oyster Bay, Mr. Boos & The Saint Louis Golf Classic,Summer Summer Entertainment Series @MasonDistrictPark, Annie at Room & Board, The Catholic University, Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, Mango Mike's, Yelp DC, Plethora Solutions.... the list goes on!!!! If we missed you charge it to my head & not my heart. Leave a comment to vent. Irie!
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The New Year’s Celebrations are here and while
many are focusing on ringing in the new year and new possibilities in the back
of their mind they are trying to close out thinking past January 1. The challenges that are ahead in the months
to come can seem overwhelming when reflecting back on the past year. The economy is still struggling to take a
sure foot toward recovery and whether you are an employee, employer, or seeking
work then the future can seem tough.
It is important to remain focused. Focused on what you want to achieve rather
than the obstacles. It is important to
remain positive and goal oriented.
Surround yourself with those that are positive and are willing to help
you reach your greatest potential. The
most important thing of all is to make sure that you plan.
Without a clear path in front of you to follow then you will
get sidetracked off the path. You are
liable to spend days if not months going in circles and sideways as other
things pull your focus away from your goals.
By the time you get back on track you are far behind where you would
have been had you been following THE PLAN.
Making a plan is easy and it doesn’t take buying a business
plan software kit or taking a life coaching course. It simply takes sitting down, putting your
effort toward the task at hand, and making a plan. Start with the goals you want to achieve then
focus on where you are now. What steps
are necessary to get you from where you are to where you want to be? Put those steps in the basic terms and then
prepare to focus and meet each step with gusto!
Before you know it your goals are within reach and are being achieved.
We would like you to keep CAISO in mind when it comes to any
goals you are setting for your New Year.
Whether it is promoting a new business product launch, unique marketing
approaches, planning the Wedding of your dreams, or organizing the celebration
of a lifetime – WE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE in helping you make the most of the
opportunity at hand. Contact us and achieve
a greater level of success in 2013!
Happy New Year!
