New 2osos Website 2009
Post 1 - August 1st, 2009
written by David E.F.P.
It has been a long run since 2002. Now in the mid's of 2009 and after an storage failure of our server dedicated to save our web, we invested 2 months on the re-vamping of our presence on the web. It was our wish to make a web that is on point, accessible and as fast
as possible. With the majority of nowadays websites made of tables, we jumped to use 100% css in our layout and design, and still maintain absolute rendering cohesion between browsers. Best viewed on Safari for Mac, Firefox and Chrome. I.Explorer... wait until css3?
MXL Flagship GENESIS
Post 2 - August 9th, 2009
written by A.C. Coleman
Genesis, comes from the Greek word meaning "beginning", and with MXL's new pristine flagship mic, "Genesis", a new beginning has most certainly "dawned". From its' neon "moderne" good looks, to its' sturdy construction, it bodes well, pre-hearing. When paired against a Rode NTK,
a comparable tube mic, about the same price.... and after the dust settled, Genesis would be headed for the bar, while the Rode would lay waiting for a tombstone.
It offers a contoured bass response and detailed mids: smooth as a baby's booty.
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Brief, but BIG thanks
Post 3 - August 16th, 2009
written by David E.F.P.
This great 2009 is giving us the chance to thank big personali- ties like John Palmer(Houston's Gem of Abstract Art), Mark Stephens (former Chaka Khan keyboardist) for those tickets to his concert at the Verizon Theater, Phylicia Rashad for complimenting our humble
photo artwork, Tim'm West (National acclaimed Hip Hop/ writer/ artist). Also thanks to the likes of Chandra Bass, Phyllis Frye & Jerry Simoneaux (Attorneys-at-law), Greg Jeu & Tim Brookover (experienced publishing gurus) and Billie Simone for her poet soul.
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Tim'm West 'Family-Friends-Flow-Funk'
Posted on August 24th, 2009
written by David E.F.P.
Tim'm T. West, author/poet, performance artist, activist & scholar, will host one of his highly acclaimed 'The Front Porch' variety series at Houston's newest club, Lady Barbara's True Colors. Tim'm's fresh approach to performing arts have given him great
success at a national level, paired with his vocal skills, daring lyric/poetic content and down-right 'B-Boy' attitude that makes his act a 'must see', fun at its' core and culturally enriching, for open minded folks who do not mind a bro' with BIG brains.
'Reel' Performances
Posted on September 7th, 2009
written by David E.F.P.
The 30th of August was a special day. Tim'm's Houston Front Porch drew a big n' willing crowd to True Colors Club. Maurice Jamal honored his one man show oral skills with grace and aplomb, while Caretta Bell burnt the stage with her beauty, soulful singing and true
professionalism. Tim'm, once more hosted a memorable show where music and spoken word shone brighter than ever, and delivered his introductory piece for the first set 'Against The Grain' with a flow and freedom that only seasoned artists are capable of.
Kevin Anderson Presents!
Posted on September 8th, 2009
written by David E.F.P.
Spoken word artist & host Kevin Anderson, aka K. Dapree will host his two sophisticated & culturally oriented shows, Saturday September 12. He will give light to 'The Best of Both Words' with wine, tasty conversations and very special guests like NYC author Lamar
Ariel. Sunday Dapree will get no rest and will continue his now classic 'He (ART) & Soul' volume VII. The show is a breeding ground for intel-lectual minds, graphic arts, poetry & deep hearted music. Careful if you attend the event, you'll leave with a higher IQ!
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