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Crystal
Olsen
PHOTOGRAPHER

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Crystal
goes beyond just recording events or people's faces; she has the ability
to capture something special in every picture she takes.
M. Belo
Crystal
- you did a WONDERFUL job!! I thank you for your patience and effort
with my little ones.
D. Doneen
Crystal
took my wedding photos and I never once felt self-conscious or awkward.
It's because Crystal made us feel very comfortable and helped us
have fun posing for the camera. Our friends and family felt the
same and we are very happy with our wedding photos. Crystal truly
has a gift and captured one of the happiest days of our lives in
a way that I think very few photographers could.
A. Anderson
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Dear
Jon
COVER BAND
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"Dear
Jon surpassed all expectations as the entertainment for our 25th Wedding
Anniversary. If you hire this group, people will dance. I can't wait
to have them again!"
Stewart & Diane Deats, Wedding Anniversary
stew@deatsdesign.com
Thank you again for the marvelous job you did at our reception.
It was clearly evident that EVERYONE was having a blast dancing and
partying to the music of Dear Jon. We couldn't have been more satisfied
and are so appreciative of how easy you made the whole experience,
being so polite and courteous and organized, in a job where you dont
find that often. We spent many months searching for a band and we
are SO GLAD that we chose you!
Brent & Erika Hess, Wedding Reception
562-856-0561
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Durell
Coleman
COVER BAND

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"...he's
talented, he's handsome, he sings just about any song you want to
hear - you want a night to remember? Get with Durell Coleman!"
Evelyn "Champagne" King
Disco Diva
"If you want a party that's slammin', you want some music that's
FUNKY - get my man Durell Coleman and his band - they're gonna be
throwin' down!..."
Sinbad, Comedian
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Jay
Dean
GUITAR
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Jay
Dean was a pleasure to have at our function. We all enjoyed his music
and he was very professional and easy to work with. I would highly
recommend Jay and Egomania Records to anyone planning an event large
or small. We will definitely be using you again at our next party.
Matt Battiata
matt@sandiegohousehunter.com
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Jay
Raymond
DVD DEVELOPMENT
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Jay
worked with us for several months, helping us master a number of DVD
titles, and getting us set up to do further mastering on our own.
He knows what he is doing and did it for us in a very professional
manner.
Bill Manuel
President, MANMADE MULTIMEDIA
bill@manmademultimedia.com
I
contracted Jay to produce a website, which Jay completed on time
and within budget. When I requested changes (some of which were
perfectionistic), he accommodated my requests gracefully. He was
willing to do research and put in the time to deliver what I wanted.
From my experience with Jay, he is a dedicated worker, who goes
the extra mile to do what he does well.
Mike Polek
A1 Sound Imaging
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Jay
Wertzberger
VIDEO PRODUCTION
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"Jay
single-handedly rescued my production! With two hours notice, Jay
provided me with a complete camera and lighting package, an experienced
operator, and a grip. Professional, skilled and fairly priced, I highly
recommend both Jay's Production and Dubbing Services. Plus, Jay is
a decent and honest human being...hard to come by in this town!"
Joni Day
Producer, LOVE RUSH
"Jay was amazing! He answered questions I hadn't even formulated
yet, in my non-web brain...like a tip-top waitress anticipating my
coffee needs. He gave me a great deal, a great price, and he's a nice
guy to boot! I am very, very satisfied."
Pete Punito
Actor/Musician,
pete@petepunito.com
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Jay
Wertzberger
WEBMASTER
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"
By
luck, I found Jay. He has been so knowledgeable about Streaming and
Media Management that I now offer his service to all of my clients.
Jay has always been there when I needed him, and always with the best
solution. Three words to describe Jay: personable, experienced and
adaptable."
Kristin Jensen
Media Producer, ArtStreet.com/Imadigital
thecrew@artstreet.com
"Jay and I worked together on my music web site. He's been very
helpful, and very reasonable. I couldn't have asked for a better person
to work with. Keep on Rockin', Jay. Thanks!"
Shaman Roybal
ShamansBane@shamansbane.com
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John
Reneaud
VIDEO PRODUCTION
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I
just wanted to write and thank you for the very professional and efficient
editing job John Reneaud and Egomania Records did for our SunGard
AvantGard video project. He was courteous, prompt and worked within
our budget when delivering a product we could distribute to our clients,
prospects and corporate colleagues. Thank you for a job well done.
Debra Yergen, Editor,
eTreasury World Magazine
dyconsiglieri@yahoo.com
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Jon
Dunmore
KEYBOARDS
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Thanks
again for your great help. You are a true professional and gentleman
to work with.
John Rachlin, RACH
john@rachmusic.com
It was obvious that Jon had listened to, absorbed and worked
on the album material. Jon's playing (organ and piano) at the recording
session was tasteful, appropriate and technically impressive, his
willingness to listen to suggestions of the artist and producer was
refreshing, and his attitude and work ethic were exactly what you'd
expect from a professional session player. I would enthusiastically
recommend Jon Dunmore--he will deliver.
Damon Pipitone, THE WILLIES
Sessions for the Album: Dark Guitar
mail@willies.net
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Jon
Dunmore
PHOTOGRAPHER
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"These
are the best pictures the band has ever had! All the angles and the
compositions are great - it's all there."
Daren Burns, muzzleLoader
daren@darenburns.com
"This is exactly what I was looking for: someone with an artistic
eye to bring a fresh twist into the mix."
Ralph Oyaga, LXIX
ralphoyaga@hotmail.com
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Julissa
Bozman
VIOLIN
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Julissa
did a fine job for us on the rock ballad This is Life. She was well
prepared, creative and easy to work with. We got what we needed for
both violin and viola within our allotted session time. Both she and
Egomania Records were very pleasant to work with and we will be calling
again next time we need them!
Sondra West-Moore
JSA Management
sondra.westmoore@hp.com
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Kevin
Chown
ALBUM REVIEWS
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Artist:
Kevin Chown. Album: Freudian Slip, 1995.
"A combination of his many musical identities, he walks the tightrope
combining his rock roots with his jazz schooling, as well as avoiding
the pitfalls of the typical "bass record". I was pleasantly
surprised by its musicality and I highly recommend this to all..."
Lex Kuhne, Metro Times Detroit.
"He melds burning jazz fusion with a great sense of swing
while incorporating equal doses of sizzling rock and funk. Yet, that's
still a somewhat restrictive description for a guy who goes all over
the place and sounds totally convincing in the process."
Bruce Alger, Progression Magazine, 1996
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Kevin
Slagg
GUITAR
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"Kevin,
I wanted to thank you for both the excellent solo guitar playing during
our ceremony and your performance at our reception [with Dear Jon].
Thanks for helping make our day that much more special
"
Tod Yagi, Groom
Wedding Reception
Theyagz1@yahoo.com
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Longboard
Ranch
TRACK REVIEWS
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Crisp,
traditional sound underpins Undercrushed, which sports a very simple
and very effective melody riff. Its quite infectious, with great
rhythm and a tuff surf beat. A little menacing, but mostly powerfully
optimistic; the glissandos are just too cool.
Worship the curves, clung to by the Black Bikini. Where theres
surf, there are bikinis. Its not just a good idea, its
the law! A fine instro, with a dribbling double picked homage to the
fairer sex.
Phil Dirt
Reverb Central
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Matt
Mitchell
GUITAR
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Matt
Mitchell - the best guitarist Gene Loves Jezebel has ever had".
Michael Aston
Gene Loves Jezebel
His material ranges from progressive instrumentals rich in thematic
quality to commercial vocal-oriented rock, all of which exhibit his
strong sense of musicality
reminds me of a cross between Vinnie
Moore and Dann Huff.
Mike Varney, Guitar Player Magazine
Matts playing ranges from the jazzy Raindance
is propelled by fusion chords and walking basslines to the
mainstream Frantic, a ballad as commercial as Classic
Coke.
Daniel Levine, Guitar World Magazine
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Neal
Rosenfeld
CD PRODUCTION
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Neal
has provided excellent musical tracks for my web design projects.
With a limited budget and little time he took my ideas and made them
better than I had imagined possible. His years of experience and natural
creativity made these sessions a breeze. I intend on using him for
all of my future projects.
Melissa Manzagol
Telecine Mojo
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Olio
ALBUM REVIEWS

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"Who
says a rock band, can't play funk music? Those immortal words, asked
by Funkadelic and answered by incomparable R&B Rock band Olio,
are more than a catchy chorus to an old jam. They ask, "What's
up with the racial niche marketing? What's white music, what's black
music?" In the cookie cutter world of conformity that belies
the myth that we're all individuals, it's great to see and hear a
great band of real individuals coming together to make real music.
Rock and R&B are off the respirator thanks to Olio."
Mark Kirby
Associate Writer, MusicDish.com
"A nicely packaged album gives us what we don't hear much of
these days, a melding of soulful R&B with hard-driving rock beats.
Olio's funked-up rock vision is so expertly rendered you almost hate
to point out that it has all been done before, 20 years ago (e.g.,
Power Station). Olio often sounds like Duran Duran at their funkiest.
That said, perhaps the airwaves are again ready for this sound. In
the meantime, Olio's expert musicianship must make for a powerful
live act."
Music Connection - Hollywood, CA
“Olio,
the band that has been grabbing attention on both coasts, boasts a
mean groove and exemplary musicianship on this CD, blending their
various styles to create a lush musical landscape… as serious as they
are about their music, Olio is also a fun outfit, quite adept at working
a house.”
Musician's Trade Journal
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Olio
ORIGINAL BAND

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"Saturday's
performance [Kaleidoscope Festival] rocked the college crowd - a prime
demographic - but this band's appeal reaches far beyond."
Marlene Montez
Score! Music Magazine, Apr 2004
"A combination of funk, rock and pop that sounds like a marriage
of Seal, George Michael and Prince, as well as a few other things."
Past and Present Webzine, Aug 2003
"They pull you in with ultra funky grooves and danceable
beats...then hit you over the head with rockin' power and frank lyrics
about race, music, and cultural history. Olio serves up a smorgasbord
of style and truth."
sonicawareness.com
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Phil
Smith
DRUMS
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Phil
stepped in to fill our drummers shoes at the last minute. Not
only did he perform the material as if hed been with the band
for awhile, he came in prepared with Beatles costuming and wig and
was very pleasant to work with.
Tim McDougal, Paul
Forever Fab
tmcd44t@aol.com
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Planet
80's
COVER BAND
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"On
behalf of the City of Alhambra, I would like to thank the band Planet
80's for your participation in our Summer Jubilee... Your involvement
is one way in which the City was able to invite people of all ages
to come out and enjoy an evening of great music in a comfortable
atmosphere."
Helen Santiago, Community Programs Coordinator
626-570-3208
"We talk about your band all the time. We never had such a
great time at a party as the time your band played our grad party
in Corona del Mar. You guys are fantastic!"
Kathy Bunney
bunney@cox.net
"Thanks again for doing such a GREAT job at our wedding on
Oct 19 last year. People are still talking about the awesome music!
Best wishes!"
Jennifer
Castle
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Steve
Farrell
BAGPIPES
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"Dear
Steve, Thank you so much for your performance at Galen and Alex's
wedding. It was absolutely perfect and Alex was very touched. Our
wedding consultant has requested your info so I hope you that's good
for you. Thanks again for being a wonderful addition to the wedding."
Deborah Moore
"... a big thank you for driving out to us. We really appreciate
it... thank you again for bringing such tradition to our ceremony!"
Josephine & Jim
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Traysee
COVER BAND
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"Led
by singer/songwriter Traysee Gayle, this pop-ish, harmony-driven
act featuring pristine vocals and crisp musicianship
didnt need to set any guitars on fire or swing from the rafters
to be entertaining."
Cheers Magazine
"Allen Sisters..." shows dynamics and arrangments that
are consistently interesting. "Keep Shinin'" is memorable
and has beautiful vocal blends. Traysee Gayle is an adept storyteller
whose narratives might be of interest to niche labels. She could
also consider theatre opportunities."
Music
Connection, Demo Critique
Aug 2002
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Undercover
Girls
COVER BAND
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I
was really burnt out and the Undercover Girls really woke me up. They
were fucking great! They were the kick in the pants that I needed
that night. I started looking for my old Go-Go's tapes because of
them playing Head Over Heels."
Ryan, DJ
The Rainbow
"They all look like they're having so much fun up there.
It's really contagious!"
Linda Taylor Fiets
Music Connection
"These girls are just terrific to work with - they sound
great, they look great, and they pack the place, time and time again."
Mike Rooney, Owner
Britannia, Santa Monica
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The
Willies
ALBUM REVIEWS
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"
From
the countrified, cry-in-your beer 'Good Night, My Love, Good Night'
to a very experimental but shockingly beautiful 'Girl With No Regrets',
Dark Guitar is one of the most beautiful and well-crafted CDs -- indie
or otherwise -- you will ever hear..."
In Other Words
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The
Willies
ORIGINAL BAND
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Pipitone's
hair is longer, he has grown a goatee, is more handsome and possesses
a dazzling smile positioned underneath piercing eyes
But I quickly
learn that music is serious business to him, although he never loses
his considerable charm
There are no boundaries that The Willies
won't challenge. Pipitone's cynicism about the music business won't
allow that. Nor will his healthy admiration for his craft
Sandra T. Molina
The Scene, Fall 2002
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