HeLLu and Alan of Tijuana's hottest power-pop rock quintet join Team ArtisTech to build out new TuneTrack Listening Lounge.

We are proud to announce Rodeo Drive's new TuneTrack Listening Lounge being built now for a March 26th release at one of San Diego's best venues--The Beauty Bar.   The band will record the live show and release the audio along with pictures to fans who choose to become Rodeo Drive Listening Lounge members.  If you're in San Diego, this show is not to be missed--and if  you're not, join the band's Listening Lounge and get the high quality audio for download.

Right now I'm reporting from ArtisTech headquarters, where Rodeo's lead singer HeLLu and guitarist Alan have joined us for an evening of web design, recording, and preparing for the band's Listening Lounge release.  Alan and HeLLu recorded a new track, the working title "Love Chains",  and they're posting it to their new ccMixter.org account for open source remixing.  This is rodeo Dirves first step into the world of creative commons dollaborative remixing.  We'll be sure to keep you posted as things unfold.

Left to Right: Alan, HeLLu, Emily, and Alex

While you're waiting for Rodeo Drive's Listening Lounge to go live, check out the raw and unedited version of Love Chains recorded just a few hours ago--and be sure to check back on March 26th.  Rock on!

I had never personally witnessed a moon halo, but already in 2010, I've been seen (and been inside) two of them....right in my own back yard.  According to folklore, moon halos indicate bad weather is coming (and we had a colder, wetter winter season this year in San Diego than usual - but, oh, how we need the rain!). 

My experience with the moon halo was one of mystical awe.  Staring up at that bright reflective orb, standing inside its crystal circle of mist, I contemplated the sun and its constant light source....and the pull and play between earth and moon.  Needless to say, my moon halo experiences have inspired me, and are still working their magic!

Moon Halo

Mother Teresa of Calcultta said, “See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...we need silence to be able to touch souls.”  My moon halo experience helped me understand that silence Mother Teresa's referes to, just a little more.

My moon halos have spurred a bit of musical poetry, so we'll see where this new silence takes me! 

Peace.