Help fellow 'One Minute' guys?

 Dear Stone Cat Fans,
 
You can get a preview of what our CD will sound like by purchasing our 3 Song EP / Demo CD for $5.99
 
Tracks on Demo CD include:
 
1. Hello Goodbye
2. My Rock-n-Roll
3. Remember Me
 
Click on this link to purchase now www.snipurl.com/br40 for $5.99
 
Sincerely, Stone Cat....Janine, Mark, Jeff & Chad www.stonecatband.com

Our new database system is settling down

After the first few hiccups, our new Emailing system is starting to work and pay dividends.  If it really shows promise I will recommend it to you.  Meanwhile the revamped Web Site at www.makehits.com is getting a lot of good comment.  If you haven't checked it out - you should.  We would value your comment and input to improve it.

A lot of guys think it is 'hard-sell', but from my experience, at the sharp end of Show Business, it is essential in our game to understand that success in our music career is only achieved by 'hard-sell'.  I have never met one successful artist in my life who has got there by 'soft-sell'.  You can trust me on that.

A lot of clever stuff from a great guru:

Charlotte R. Farrior:

When you leave your car headlights on overnight, what happens?

No power. You can’t get to work.  You can’t even get out of the driveway.  Your brain is like a car battery.  If you let all the juice run down, you can’t function very well.   Try one or more of these recharging exercises and see if you don’t feel better and ultimately get more accomplished.

Take a Physical Break — If you sit at a desk most of the day, get up.  Walk around the block.  Go to the gym after work.  Exercise releases endorphins into the bloodstream.  Feel the breeze on your face.  When you return to your desk, not only will your body be refreshed.

Clear your Space — Nothing bogs you down more than sifting through endless stacks of papers and files to find the sticky note you wrote a phone number on.  Wherever you spend a lot of time, take a minute and clean it up. 

Call a Friend — work is a never-ending activity.  Getting together with a friend for lunch or coffee gives your mind a rest.   A light-hearted half-hour will make your day much more enjoyable.

Give Yourself to Others — We get so consumed with our lives that we sometimes forget that there are others not so fortunate.  Donating your time at a charity gives you a sense of having really affected another person.  Selfless acts of kindness many times are rewarded in the most unexpected ways. 

Listen to Music — When was the last time you just sat and listened to music.  Whether it’s Beethoven or Puff Daddy, spending time focusing on the sound and the lyrics helps you regain your focus. Let yourself get completely absorbed in the music.   When things get too hectic to deal with, you can plug in, regain your focus, and return to the task at hand.

Be Thankful — Everyone has something to be thankful for.  It could be your family, your home, your job.  Nothing is ever as bad as it seems. Putting your life in perspective can be a great way to balance all the things your life requires.

When your brain tells you it can’t handle anything else, don’t give up.  Take thirty minutes and re-focus.

You may have seen this?

If you haven't and you fancy being the lead singer of the Australian rock band INXS then you better listen up:

"Detailed information and application forms for those wishing to audition are available at www.inxs.com

Singers performing for auditions must be at least 21 years old and perform up to three songs (it is not required to perform an INXS song). Performances of original songs are encouraged, although not required. Applicants can perform with one musical instrument or an accompanist.

The successful applicants will travel to Hollywood in May 2005 for the final round of auditions.

The show is currently in pre-production in Los Angeles, with the host, judging panel and other details to be revealed early 2005.

"We are embarking on an ambitious worldwide search to find a charismatic man or woman to be the next great rock star. This new sensation wins the ultimate prize - the chance to play and be a part of a world-class rock band," said executive producer Mark Burnett."

Watch for this scam?

"Generally, I hate the warnings that get sent around, but I have to admit
that this one is important.
Please protect everyone you know by sending this to your entire email
list.

If a man comes to your door and says he is conducting a survey and asks
you to show him your bum, do NOT show him your bum. This is a scam - he only
wants to see your bum.

I wish I'd got this yesterday.
I feel so stupid and cheap.

Have a great New Year!
Mick Lee."

Success Stories and Thank-You's:

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Hi Dec!

Happy New Year to You!  Spent part of this Xmas break thinking just how lucky I am to have a mentor in the form of you!

It occurred to me that in many ways you have been my 'Richdad' over the last few years. I took the 'Richdad, Poordad' away with me at xmas. I had actually forgotten the fact that I have read all of it before when I was living out in NZ. Reading again with fresh eyes was really interesting. As I said, I really feel like you've played the role of Richdad to me, while the advice I've been getting from my own father has been similar to that of Poordad. The fact that you know far more about my current business than my own father probably says something in itself!

Anyhow... feels like now is a good time to tell you how grateful I am for all your continual support.

Have a good year Mr!  John

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Dec,

Thanks for coming round the other day and giving Dave and I valuable advise on getting the best sound in the new studio. It's great having you there to help us out whenever we get stuck... which is quite often!

Hope you liked the new beats, and we have taken on your comments about compressing the pianos.

Davali
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Dear Dec, You are well aware of my son Matt Baker, member, he has been consistently hitting number one ratings as Cruise Director for R**** C********, but what you don't know is, his brother, Simeon, was promoted to Cruise Director three months ago and on the Christmas cruise made it to number one in the fleet! So the Baker Boys are making their mark!

Your methods do work, my sons are proof of that, and they are not finished yet,telly is on the cards!

Live performing every night enables them to learn their craft, Matt says that he is at home on the stage.

Good to hear from you, happy new year,  Kind regards Phyllis.

USA [my thanks to Charles in the USA for supplying this]

(1) Let Me Love You, Mario 3rd Street

(2) 1, 2 Step, Ciara Featuring Missy Elliott

(3)Drop It Like It's Hot, Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell

UK

1) ELVIS PRESLEY -  'JAILHOUSE ROCK'
2) 'AGAINST ALL ODDS' STEVE BROOKSTEIN ' 
3)  IRON MAIDEN -  'THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST'