Open Road Love Affair is a band determined to convey the sounds and spirit of the open road through music. The brainchild of Gypsy George Mihalopoulos, Open Road Love Affair has been gaining an underground legion of fans since the dawn of the new millennium. The music has been described as “blissfully archaic, yet creating a new sound that is sprinkled with the harmonies of the Beatles, the edgy folk-rock of Bob Dylan, the pop of Cat Stevens, and the lyrics of a beat poet.” Not to mention that they are the only band, who can play funk with a folk attitude.
Biography
Born in Hollywood, CA, Gypsy George began playing music at an early age. He is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. His wide range of musical abilities includes guitar, piano, bass, drums, bouzouki, harmonica, and singing. Furthermore, he is an accomplished composer of Film and TV, including Salma Hayek’s directorial debut, “The Maldonado Miracle.” In addition to producing Open Road Love Affair, Gypsy George has worked with numerous acts, from L.A. to Chicago, ranging from Punk to Hip Hop. He received his degree in Literature, concentrating on late 19th/early 20th century fiction novel, from Northwestern University. As a result, Gypsy George is also an accomplished writer having published various poems and short stories, as well as completing his first novel entitled “Burning of the Fragile Fire.” All in all, Gypsy George Mihalopoulos is a true Renaissance Man in a modern age tainted by fifteen minutes of fame.
Door County Nights
Open Road Love Affair’s first full-length album, Door County Nights, has gained a lot of notoriety and critical acclaim for its strong songwriting, upbeat mood and great slice of life story telling. It is an album made for a road trip, whether spontaneous or planned. With the characteristics of an oral tradition, which has colored the landscape of America for hundreds of years, the album is a tale of love lost (“Gin & Tonics,” “Shivering Man”) and love gained (“Puppet,” “Squinted Eyes”) bookend by the open-air thrill of road tripping through the Midwest (“Open Road Love Affair,” “Door County Nights”).
Joe's Beginnings
Romeo and Juliet’s love cannot survive. This time, however, the family is not a problem. In our modern tale of love, social-politics has forced the hand of tragedy. And, thus, begins Joe...
“Joe’s Beginning,” the second full-length release by Open Road Love Affair, is the sonic reflection of this modern tale. The album is a narrative of love gained (“Philia,” “Flower”), love lamented (“Green Love,” “Who Begins Today”) and the society love breathes (“Brand New Creed,” “Arab Blues”). Produced and Performed by Gypsy George, the album showcases his trademark production style, which has been described as the merging of George Martin, Phil Spector and Daniel Lanois.
Discography
* Door County Nights (2006)
* Joe’s Beginning (Summer 2007)
Biography
Born in Hollywood, CA, Gypsy George began playing music at an early age. He is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. His wide range of musical abilities includes guitar, piano, bass, drums, bouzouki, harmonica, and singing. Furthermore, he is an accomplished composer of Film and TV, including Salma Hayek’s directorial debut, “The Maldonado Miracle.” In addition to producing Open Road Love Affair, Gypsy George has worked with numerous acts, from L.A. to Chicago, ranging from Punk to Hip Hop. He received his degree in Literature, concentrating on late 19th/early 20th century fiction novel, from Northwestern University. As a result, Gypsy George is also an accomplished writer having published various poems and short stories, as well as completing his first novel entitled “Burning of the Fragile Fire.” All in all, Gypsy George Mihalopoulos is a true Renaissance Man in a modern age tainted by fifteen minutes of fame.
Door County Nights
Open Road Love Affair’s first full-length album, Door County Nights, has gained a lot of notoriety and critical acclaim for its strong songwriting, upbeat mood and great slice of life story telling. It is an album made for a road trip, whether spontaneous or planned. With the characteristics of an oral tradition, which has colored the landscape of America for hundreds of years, the album is a tale of love lost (“Gin & Tonics,” “Shivering Man”) and love gained (“Puppet,” “Squinted Eyes”) bookend by the open-air thrill of road tripping through the Midwest (“Open Road Love Affair,” “Door County Nights”).
Joe's Beginnings
Romeo and Juliet’s love cannot survive. This time, however, the family is not a problem. In our modern tale of love, social-politics has forced the hand of tragedy. And, thus, begins Joe...
“Joe’s Beginning,” the second full-length release by Open Road Love Affair, is the sonic reflection of this modern tale. The album is a narrative of love gained (“Philia,” “Flower”), love lamented (“Green Love,” “Who Begins Today”) and the society love breathes (“Brand New Creed,” “Arab Blues”). Produced and Performed by Gypsy George, the album showcases his trademark production style, which has been described as the merging of George Martin, Phil Spector and Daniel Lanois.
Discography
* Door County Nights (2006)
* Joe’s Beginning (Summer 2007)
The Kid Nobody Could Handle is the acoustic solo project of Patrick Boston. The singer/songwriter, who has played in a handful of semi-popular indie bands including Brody & Kidd The Pirate in and around Boston, Massachusetts, released his first solo/self produced demos in december, 2006. Playing a number of shows in the early months of 2007, The Kid Nobody Could Handle released a 5 song EP titled Stab on June 27, 2007 to local acclaim and positive reviews.
Discography
"Stab" EP (2007)
# Positively No Guts!
# Stab
# Love Story
# I Don't Want To Hold Your Hand
# Shelter
Discography
"Stab" EP (2007)
# Positively No Guts!
# Stab
# Love Story
# I Don't Want To Hold Your Hand
# Shelter
The Wungabongas is a four-piece indie rock band from New York, United States.
Biography
After the break up of Tanzak Rush, Giovanni Herst (vocals, guitar, piano), Sophia Dent (bass guitar, backvocals) and Casey Malone (drums), formed The wungabongas, and debuted in 2006 with Speak Louder. They are currently signed to the New York-based indie label What's Your Rupture?. They also have been featured on the renowned BBC radiocast Peel Sessions 2004. Their profile was raised significantly after a string of well-received US tourdates in March 2006, culminating in a sold-out headlining spot in New York, and they supported British band Gizmo Clan on their UK tour in October 2006.
Fans of indie rock have latched onto Wungabongas's songs, which alternate between lo-fi and a jumbled jangle pop augmented with throbbing basslines and skronky piano jams, which makes for a classy yet song-driven sound powered by inspired vocals and a strong rhythmic sensibility.
Discography
Albums
* Speak Louder (What's Your Rupture?) (2006)
Singles and EPs
* "Forever Lost in You" (Dolores Recordings)
* ' (Smashing Time)
* "Make Up" (What's Your Rupture?)
* "Better" (What's Your Rupture?)
* "Parthenon of Justice" (What's Your Rupture?)
* "I Hate To Say It" (2007) (What's Your Rupture?)
Biography
After the break up of Tanzak Rush, Giovanni Herst (vocals, guitar, piano), Sophia Dent (bass guitar, backvocals) and Casey Malone (drums), formed The wungabongas, and debuted in 2006 with Speak Louder. They are currently signed to the New York-based indie label What's Your Rupture?. They also have been featured on the renowned BBC radiocast Peel Sessions 2004. Their profile was raised significantly after a string of well-received US tourdates in March 2006, culminating in a sold-out headlining spot in New York, and they supported British band Gizmo Clan on their UK tour in October 2006.
Fans of indie rock have latched onto Wungabongas's songs, which alternate between lo-fi and a jumbled jangle pop augmented with throbbing basslines and skronky piano jams, which makes for a classy yet song-driven sound powered by inspired vocals and a strong rhythmic sensibility.
Discography
Albums
* Speak Louder (What's Your Rupture?) (2006)
Singles and EPs
* "Forever Lost in You" (Dolores Recordings)
* ' (Smashing Time)
* "Make Up" (What's Your Rupture?)
* "Better" (What's Your Rupture?)
* "Parthenon of Justice" (What's Your Rupture?)
* "I Hate To Say It" (2007) (What's Your Rupture?)
Arnold Buzdygan was born September 9, 1968. He is a Polish entrepreneur, computer graphics designer, and a well-known, controversial figure of the Polish Usenet. In the years 1997-2003 he was the CEO of ASTEC SA in , a small ISP. Currently he's the CEO of , a 3D production house.
In 2002, he founded , an Internet-based authors' association that requested tantiems on various copyrighted materials, including Usenet posts, to be paid to the association by various Polish ISPs . In 2005, Buzdygan tried to start in the presidential elections, but failed to meet the registration requirements.
He was arrested in August 2006, on the accusation of money laundering and connections with organised crime.
Controversies
Arnold Buzdygan is a well-known and highly active personae of the Polish Internet. He vehemently takes part in the Usenet discussions on numerous topics, including but not limited to sexuology, psychology, and politics. He is recognized for his controversial and inflammatory style, eventually becoming somewhat of a local phenomenon (see Internet troll) .
Buzdygan was repeatedly reported to threaten his online opponents with litigation and bodily assaults.
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In 2002, he founded , an Internet-based authors' association that requested tantiems on various copyrighted materials, including Usenet posts, to be paid to the association by various Polish ISPs . In 2005, Buzdygan tried to start in the presidential elections, but failed to meet the registration requirements.
He was arrested in August 2006, on the accusation of money laundering and connections with organised crime.
Controversies
Arnold Buzdygan is a well-known and highly active personae of the Polish Internet. He vehemently takes part in the Usenet discussions on numerous topics, including but not limited to sexuology, psychology, and politics. He is recognized for his controversial and inflammatory style, eventually becoming somewhat of a local phenomenon (see Internet troll) .
Buzdygan was repeatedly reported to threaten his online opponents with litigation and bodily assaults.
Links and references
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