MtFR Blog

Check out the GREAT review of Maurice The Fish's July 3rd performance:

Thanks again for putting on a great show on Thursday! Not only is your music awesome, but it’s so much fun to watch you guys perform. I totally left a group of my friends who set down their blankets in the back of that grassy area because I couldn’t see the stage. I didn’t care – I rocked out to your songs by myself! Such good music. Such good musicians! I’m still in awe.

Thanks again!
~Leila, Reporter
The (Longview) Daily News

Friends of the Fish....

Some very exciting news from the road...Rikk Beatty called me tonight to offer Eric and Rob a spot playing with him and Tim Hogan on the DIGITRUCK in San Francisco,San Jose and some other northern locations sponsored by Guitar Center. The dates are approximately September 14th - September 18th. They'll have to fly out of Sun Valley, Idaho where we'll be gigging the previous weekend and then back to Portland for gigs the following weekend....what do those guys think they are, ROCK STARS?

Onward and upward...Maurice the Fish artists are steadily climbing the ladder of success....hell, we're just having fun along the way...

have a great week.....guest blogger to susan....ray the fish

Friends...

I met with Shelly Maas from Out in Tacoma and she gave me these photos....Danielle headlined the main stage at Out in the Park this year. And some of the other Maurice the Fish peeps...enjoy....













THEN, Danielle and Raymond went to an after show party....can you say "...gettin' home at 6am rocks?"

Danielle Egnew now has FULL rotation on Sirius Out Q!!

Very soon she'll be a household name! Congratulations Danielle!

I'll keep the news comin' atcha.....

Some exciting news!

Rikk Beatty will begin getting airplay on the following internet radio station tomorrow....

http://www.live365.com/stations/rlk8250?play

Give him a listen and get ready for more from Rikk..........

Raymond Hayden, owner of Maurice The Fish Records, delivered this announcement last night:

“Today, I am proud to announce the addition of Mrs. Terri Downs. You all know her as the label's biggest fan . . . she has graciously offered her services to the label in all sorts of ways...financial expertise, creative ideas and just great loving support...as you will see upon our BLOG today……please join me in welcoming her as our newest FISH!!!!!”

We are incredibly lucky to have you Terri. WELCOME!!

Dedicated to the artists and staff of Maurice the Fish Records!



I FEEL THE MAGIC

The instruments stand quiet; idle

Waiting for those who will come

The ones that give them life

The ones who make them hum

The artists take the stage

Prepared to release the passion

The notes from their cage

My skin begins to tingle

My heart filled with anticipation; a knowing

Exhilarating; excitement growing

Their energies begin to mingle

The air electrified; charged

A harmonious sound being forged

More then music; more then skill

A passionate euphony; infused with love

My soul it will fill

Whether it be a sweet melody

or a frenzied beat

I feel the magic; I feel the heat

Waves of emotion roll through me

Like churning waters upon the sea

Engulfed in rapture; reveling in delight

Captivated by the joy they incite

How fortunate I am

To be in this time; this place

Here in their presence

Part of their grace

These magnificent beings of light

These are my people; this is my life


written by Terri Downs (Chica)

What a great way to spend a Saturday! Danielle Egnew was the headliner on the Main stage at Out in the Park in Lincoln Park in Tacoma, on Saturday, the 12th. Maurice the Fish Records had a booth set up to greet as many people as possible and get the word out about our wonderful artists, all of whom were there at one point or another, and about our huge outdoor event “Rock the Woods” in August.

There were many amazing acts on the stage throughout the day. The colorful costumes were as hot as the weather that day, with more feather boas than I could count! Gorgeous wigs and incredible shoes, I could go on and on.

Danielle went on stage at approximately 5:45, and gave that crowd a show they won’t soon forget. She ran through many of her songs from her most recent solo album “Red Lodge” and added a few from the new Pope Jane / Best Of album “Slightly Used”, her voice and guitar playing mesmerizing the crowd. She ended the set with a scorching acapella version of “Amazing Grace”. I still have goosebumps!

Danielle hung out with the crowd after her set, signing CD’s, and the occasional arm. She will be back in the Northwest in August for “Rock the Woods”, and we can’t wait!

We would like to thank Out in Tacoma, and especially Shelly Maas, for their support of Maurice the Fish Records. You ROCK!!

Last night’s showcase at the Mandolin Café was AMAZING!

First off, the crowd was great and the “vibe” couldn’t have been more positive. Everyone really seemed to really be into the music.

Secondly, we were joined by the fabulous Danielle Egnew and our newest ROCK STAR, Rikk Beatty, with his awesome band Tim Hogan, Kenny Wood, and Chris Korzin (who also perform regularly at Tacoma’s Station 56 as Just Dirt).

BooJu started off the night at a little after 7pm. They performed some beautiful new arrangements of some of their original songs. Julianna and Eric’s voices blended perfectly as Julianna added some funky bass to Eric’s keyboard and drums. It was a perfect way to start the night.

Rob Rigoni was up next, starting with a beautiful new song, and then on to more of his great brand of TropRock music, with “The Rob Rigoni Band” joining him on stage for several songs. Always humorous and fun to watch, Rob had everyone singing along and dancing in their seats. And when he threw his picks into the audience, he had the girls swooning.

Up next was Danielle Egnew, performing some new songs off of her new album “Red Lodge”, a few of which are featured in the her new movie “Changing Spots”. She also rocked some tunes from the new Pope Jane album “Slightly Used”. Danielle’s voice was flawless and her guitar playing superb. She also had the crowd laughing and joining in. It was a truly incredible set.

Raymond Hayden started the next set with “Mystic Rhythm”, off of his album “September Sky”. He also sang a duet of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World” with Danielle. As usual, Ray was a wonder to watch on the keyboard. Some of the “September Sky Band” members lent a hand on a few songs as well, rounding out a great set.

Last, and please believe me, NOT least, was Rikk Beatty. Rikk and his band mates got up and ROCKED the Mandolin Café. Rikk’s guitar playing is mesmerizing, and with Tim Hogan on bass, Kenny Wood on rhythm guitar and Chris Korzin on the drums, no one left their seat at any time during the set. They started with the title track off of “Guitar Farm”, which will be available in the fall of ’08. The reaction from the crowd was incredible. The rest of Rikk’s set was just as fierce, keeping everyone riveted. Not much more to say, but WOW!

Gotta go for now…..stay tuned….
Susan

Fish Friends....check out the link below....it is a historical moment captured on video of Rikk's shows at Summerfest in Wisconsin...only the largest music event in the world:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dhWWcCNIos