Now that the album is officially out, you can visit http://www.myspace.com/thereigningmonarchs to download the album for free!  They also have a gig at Taix in Echo Park this Friday, the 19th, if you want to check it out.

I will definitely be spinning the album as soon as I am done with the Bar exam and back to recording some episodes for Electric Effect.

Miss you all and keep rockin’!

~D*J*E

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~D*J*E

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My grandmother was always cooking and feeding us something.  Clara reminded me of my grandmother and I think it is so wonderful how this 93-year-old sweetheart is enjoying some Internet fame.  Clara also has a website at www.greatdepressioncooking.com.

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FYI - when one writes a song, it is supposed to be ORIGINAL.

Read the full article here.

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The Derby was a fantastic club in Los Feliz featuring bands and swing dancing. If you haven’t been to The Derby, you may be familiar with it from the movie, Swingers. It is the club where characters Mikey and Lorraine meet.

The Derby’s owner decided to sell the lease. We are hoping a new owner will take over the club, but if not, this wonderful club may become condos. To my knowledge, it is classified as a historic location, but I don’t know if there is a way to preserve it.

I had some great times at The Derby and it always had a really great vibe. Le sigh.

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Today I am very excited to share that The Yenta has selected me as this week’s featured LA insider!

Click here to view the feature or go to www.theyentareport.com and click on TYR Query.

Here is a small screenshot of it:

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Just as a reminder, please follow me on Twitter and let me know your feedback!

~D*J*E

Electric Effect Show #14’s Playlist:
Detroit Mutant Radio: “Electric Effect Theme Song”
Escaping Zane: “Game Over”
Heavy Water Experiments: “Anodyne”
Deccatree: “Angel”
The Tender Box: “Reload”
Blastronauts: “In a Fire”
Kiss the Girl: “Supergirl Electric”

Background music by Truth (Robert Alexander): http://www.clearbalancestudios.com/

 

 Electric Effect Show #14 [36:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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What if YouTube, or other social media sites, had a pre-screening process before users were allowed to upload content? I will use YouTube for example. Say YouTube changed their video upload process to where, instead of just writing a blurb about not uploading infringing content, they actually had a questionnaire. Here is a rough example:
1. Do you own the video you are about to upload to YouTube?
a. No – Continue to #3
b. Yes – Continue to #2
2. Does this video contain any copyrighted material (such as music, video clips, or a recitation of written works) that you do not own?
a. No – You may upload the video.
b. Yes – Continue to #3
3. Do you have permission to upload this copyrighted material/content?
a. No – Continue to #4
b. Yes — You may upload the video.
4. Does this video fall under the Fair Use doctrine (provide short description of fair use)?
a. Yes — You may upload the video.
b. No – You may not upload the video, or you may remove the infringing content from the video and upload the remainder of the video.

I realize this is very simple and does not address problems such as defamation. Furthermore, it relies heavily on the honor system where people will falsely say they have permission to use the work and that their video falls under Fair Use when it does not. While this proposal could be fine-tuned, it is a start. After such a screening process, the takedown notices might decrease and it may be easier to police infringers.

I do not agree with or condone copyright infringement. However, I do agree with creation. There has to be a happy medium between the two and both sides are going to have to compromise a bit to get there.
~D*J*E

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I want to let you know about a new site featuring the best restaurants, places and resources in LA. It is called The Yenta Report and it’s really great! I’ll keep you updated on the music and The Yenta will tell you where to eat, shop, find that handyman you’ve been looking for, etc.
Check it out at www.theyentareport.com!
~D*J*E
P.S. She’ll be doing a feature on me in a couple weeks. I will update you when it’s posted!

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