PORTFOLIO & REPERTOIR

I would love to tell you that the life of this musician is packed solid with exciting engagements such as: hedonistic parties, beautiful half naked women, mind altering drugs, soul expanding jam sessions, paparazzi style followings and genre changing live shows. While many of those aspects (nevermind which ones) are present on a number of ocassions, the daily grind of this young man is consumed by the back breaking love of labor behind the rise. It is a hustle not many can conceive of. I am Apoetnomadali and I am aspiring to be one of the greatest songwriters, performers, hip hop artists, entertainers in the 21st century. Mind you, my time to continue this quest that began when I picked up my first drumsticks in third grade, is heartbreakingly limited. However, do not confuse such a mention as a plea for sympathy. I have chosen this. Many times in life we are not given choices. My financial obligations at this point are not my choice, but my duty. My ambition and how I meet suc...

Was last nights show at the Roxy Theatre on Sunset Blvd, in Hollywood exceptionally particular from any of the other hundreds of shows we've had or venues we've rocked? Aside from the first time that I saw the words, " Apoetnomadali " on a large marquee, not particularly. Sadly enough, not only were my intentions to do something provocative, different, and captivating for the audience who came to see Apoetnomadali , the same, but my expectations of the professionalism and integrity of the venue and its staff (from booking,to sound, to lighting) also remained idealistic. Big Mistake, once again. Lets begin by the number of things that were covered in the days leading up to the show: Will you have 2 Cordless Mics for us? "Yes" (truth: No!) Will the stage be big enough for our dancers? "Yes" (truth: No!) Will we be able to sound check? And what time? "Yes...7:30" (truth: No!) Will the lighting guy pay attention to our lighting script? "...

Sat. Nov 10, 2007 My plan was to finish the journey of recording my debut album. When it was finished the goal was to relinquish myself of the weight of that journey which had grown on my face and do so before the crowd, at a large album release party prior to my performance...They say if you wanna hear God laugh, make plans... those were my plans... Today I walked into a barber shop and asked for a little trim off the top and for the barber to tame the 6 month beard that had grown on my face. I sat there sweating as he took clippers to my jaw and 5 minutes later showed me the reflection of the little boy who had been hiding. Can I attempt to explain? I can attempt.... I can only attempt at making those who cannot see and who do not understand the reason behind why a young man like myself would grow an untamed, uncontrolled thick beard. We all know of the traveler who sets out on his jouney, young and bold, unafraid yet uncertain, naive yet courageous. Upon this travelers return we ar...