Random Noteworthy of Jan '09

Architects of a New Dawn launched 1/1/09
Carlos Santana's Media Channel

Carlos' 'vision for AOAND is a multi-tiered media company whose approach to building a new reality for the planet is based on inspiration, creativity, love & forgiveness. This is where my passion lies, and I wish to bring it forth by combining music, sacred thoughts and inspirational media. ." For more on that vision, visit the site.

Burning Man Announces '09 Theme Evolution: A Tangled Bank
prompting three related questions:
What are we as humans beings?
Where have we come from?
How may we adapt to meet an ever-changing world?
Burning Man is now accepting art proposals for the 2009 event until February 1.

GraceNote gave a first look at their CarStars Stereo system at CES "which scans your music collection and selects an artist to be your personal musical guide, giving you track suggestions depending on where you happen to be driving" Check out this video review from CNET

The company announced their support for video formats (in addition to their patented music recognition technology, a core component of ITunes and other music players).


Grissom Says Goodbye
CSI's hot thespian, William Peterson, is staying true to his core artist roots, and finally leaving CSI (after 9 seasons) for theatre back in Chi town.

Paradise Lounge , the old mainstay rock club in San Francisco, has re-opened after another reprieve between owners. A dance club, not sure if there will be any live shows. If you catch a show/event before we do, let us know. For a walk down memory lane in the locale -

Carlos & Angels for the City

Santana swooped into LA for 2 nights of stellar performances with his 10-piece band and once again, did only what Carlos can; performed a healing ritual through the gift of his spirited music and message of universal peace, love and harmony.



Quote From an upcoming Rolling Stone interview with Carlos- talking to his band during rehearsals before the tour:
"As you know," Santana begins, "the theme of this tour is 'live your light.' I want the audience to be reminded that before they had all this stuff, this DNA and flesh and bones, they were made out of light. And that fighting and doubting and all that shit separates you from your light. And that the real light comes when you forgive and forget. And so what we want to do is not blind people but illuminate people. We want our music to make people's hair stand on end, and tears start coming down, and they don't even know why. That's our goal, man, in each town, each venue, and with each note. We are the architects of a new dawn."

Architects of a New Dawn is a new global network from Carlos.


The musical legend never disappoints .
With 4th row tix, we were blessed and fully ' in the healing' for 3 hours straight set, ending after midnight.

Live Your Light

Carlos Santana is on the road now for his "Live Your Light" tour; indeed a transformational experience for the audiences.

Caught this show back east earlier this month and life has felt different ever since.
Carlos played non-stop for 3 hours a collection of old new and covers of Hendrix, Miles Davis and Marvin Gaye,among others. Well worth the ticket price. definitely feels like a major heart chakra healing.
Carlos is an amazing and bright shining light.
www.santana.com
for your dates, and, you will enjoy.


"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart.
The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace." Carlos Santana


Check out more about the Guitar God in this month's Rolling Stone