One Hour With Ben Fong - Torres: Rolling Stone

9/24/09 One Hour With Ben Fong - Torres (Rock journalist, author, broadcaster, best known for his association with Rolling Stone Magazine (through 1981) and The San Francisco Chronicle (from about 1982.)

Ben speaks of his new book, "The Grateful Dead Scrapbook", currently in stores, publishing and broadcasting fields, his first assignment with Joni Mitchell, challenges in the current field of media, and advice for aspiring journalists. Ben allowed me to broadcast several personal interviews with Jerry Garcia and Jim Morrison. Ben was the last American based journalist Morrison spoke with before Jim's death in 1971.

Ben Fong - Torres can be heard on KYA Radio, check out his columns at The Red Room - Asian Connections , and his radio column at The San Francisco Chronicle.

Archived clips by Ben Fong Torres included in this interview:
Jerry Garcia (The Grateful Dead)
Jim Morrison (The Doors)

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Oct 4, 2009, Buffalo Naval Park & Pearl Street Grill

Join The Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park, along with Pearl Street Grill & Brewery as they sponsor and celebrate "Artists United for Human Rights" on October 4, 2009, aboard the USS Little Rock. A free festival open to the public.

12n-7pm Sunday, this festival features non-stop live music, local artists and business selling their wares, and directors of task forces and organizations that support human rights focusing on education, awareness and prevention of child abuse and trafficking. This all day event is to support: The Citizens Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Erie County (CTFCAN), Prevent Child Abuse NY and Maiti Nepal for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The event is a gathering of local artisans, musician and organizations to cause awareness and support The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Musicians: Noa Bursie, Emile Latimer, Lance Diamond, The BloodThirsty Vegans, Joni Russ, Van Taylor Project (AFE-USO), Rob Falgiano, Gruvology, Derek McKeith (NYC), Joyce Wilson Nixon Band, Free Henry!, Lenny Revell, Buffalo Select Chorus, and Sons of the King.

Artists & Installations: Artfully Aware (International), Nomad Magazine Community Painting Project (local), and Poet Tree Magazine (International.) There will be 15-20 different artists and business donating 20% of all sales to both organizations. A silent auction will be held featuring Buffalo's finest restaurants, golf courses, jewelry, artwork and musicians.

"Buffalo musicians and artists are proving to be strong advocates for children," said Christine Deyss, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse New York. "With our colleagues from the Citizen's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, we are tremendously excited and grateful for their coming together to help prevent child abuse and victimization."

Ms. Anuradha Koirala, founder and director of Maiti Nepal added, ""They [women and children] are working to help their sisters and they know the horror of the victims." "Society rejects me and my girls, but they are the most important thing in my life."

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie. It is home to several decommissioned US Naval vessels, including the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker. All three are open to the public for free self guided tours at this event only.

The park is located near the HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo. The Naval & Military Park is located very close to downtown Buffalo, on Buffalo Place at the foot of Pearl and Main streets, across from HSBC Arena. You can take any transportation to visit the park. One Naval Park Cove • Buffalo, NY 14202 • (716) 847-1773.

Pearl Street Grill was born in the Erie Canal District, is one of Buffalo's finest restaurants, with a full micro brewery on premises. Located at 76 Pearl Street, the building is home to 7 historically distinct spaces, a virtual game room, 3 outdoor patios, 4 floors, an art gallery and a cellar bar gallery. The menu is diverse ranging from chicken wings to portabello mushroom ravioli. Pearl Street Grill: 76 Pearl Street Buffalo NY 14202 716-856-2336.

Come on down to the marina for a day of family related events, artisans selling their wares and live music all day long with Pearl Street Grill aboard to feed you. Support our local artists, musicians and organizations while supporting two organizations essential to the well being and lives of women and children.

For more information: Susan Marie.

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© Susan Marie 2009
New York USA 2009

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An Interview With Friends Of Maiti Nepal: Sexual Trafficking

An Interview With Friends Of Maiti Nepal: Sexual Trafficking

http://www.thinktwiceradio.com/sue-marie/sue-marie.html

Brigitte Calize-Collins and Joe Collins, founders of "Friends of Maiti Nepal" speak of their own organization stemming from a sister organization, "Maiti Nepal" founded by Ms. Anuradha Koirala. Joe and Brigitte present both missions, the horrors of sexual trafficking, abuse, rape, torture, and what traffickers seek in potential victims. Positive preventative (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual) care, border control, education, awareness, legislation, and the strength of the survivors of sexual trafficking and trade are positive measures in the lives of women and children.
In the words of Anuradha, "Please tell the world about my girls."

To contact Joe & Brigitte click here.

(A mere $50 can change the life of one human being.)

To view the PBS Documentary, "The Day My God Died"

This organization is one organization being supported by Artists United For Human Rights

http://www.youtube.com/user/SusanMarie1971

Peace,

Sue

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FLOOZIE CD Release Party: "See You Later"

FLOOZIE CD Release Party: "See You Later"

The garage rock band FLOOZIE is proudly releasing their first full-length album, entitled “See
You Later”, on October 2, 2009 at The Crocodile Bar 88 West Chippewa St., Buffalo, NY, 14202. Doors 10 PM. Tickets $3.00 (recession-proof) at the door. This 21 and over show will be rockin' until 4 AM! Musical guest, Nelson Starr will also be performing.

Earlier this year, FLOOZIE made their way into the studio to record and produce their first full-length album, “See You Later.” The response to the album has been phenomenal. As a consequence, FLOOZIE's online presence is expanding with tangible results. 20Since posting new tracks, FLOOZIE's music has been attracting an average of 1,000 plays a week, per song, on Myspace along with generous sales at iTunes before the official release of the CD. To further harness that momentum, FLOOZIE is launching a tour of the northeast . . .and beyond.

“See You Later” is available at:

Barnes and Noble - 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd - Amherst, NY 14228: Record Baron - 3048 Delaware Ave. - Kenmore, NY 14217: Layla Clothing - 2870 Delaware Ave - Kenmore, NY 14217: Cross Roads Music - 6810 Main St - Williamsville, NY 14221.

FLOOZIE is available on iTunes!!

Management/Booking:
Jim Schwartz
(716) 471-8494
floozie1234@aol.com
www.myspace.com/floozie

Get out to The Crocodile Bar on October 2, this CD is truly a piece of art. I reviewed it last month and suggest you grab it before you are unable to.

© Susan Marie
www.susanmarie.info
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One hour With Joe Latone: Malta: 65-67 USS Little Rock

An hour with Joe Latone, SFM E3 designated Striker USS Little Rock, USNR 3-68L Jamestown, NY 1965-67. June 8, 1967 Israel Defense Forces attacked the The USS Liberty. Joe served on the USS Little Rock as SFM3 (Ship Fitter), witnessing the 6 Day War in Israel. The USS Little Rock was the command ship of the 6th Fleet (COM6) of the Mediterranean. Joe spoke of the beauty he saw during active duty in numerous countries, as well as the rescue of the USS Liberty after attack by Israel. On June 8, 1967, 42 years ago, Joe had less than one month active duty in the Navy. To contact Joe Latone: jlatone@hotmail.com. To view the USS Little Rock: Buffalo Naval Park .

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Lance Diamond: October 4, 2009 12n-7pm USS Little Rock: Buffalo NY

Artists United For Human Rights™

Free and Open To The Public

October 4, 2009 12n-7pm

USS Little Rock: Buffalo NY

Entertainer and Showman:

The Incredible
Lance Diamond 

is a legend in Western New York. There aren't many entertainers that can boast of fans from more than one generation. People remember Lance from shows at the Executive in the mid 70's. Today's generation know him as the guest vocalist with the Goo Goo Dolls. All generations still go to see him perform today and consider him the best dressed and the hardest working showman in Buffalo Music.

Lance has one thing on his mind and that is to entertain beyond the best of his ability. Lance started performing in the 70's with the New Breed. During the 70's and 80's he traveled across the U.S. and Canada. He also traveled to Japan with Isaac as The Lance Diamond Show. During this time he opened for such national artists as James Brown, The Righteous Brothers and many others. He came to the attention of a new generation of fans when he recorded with the Goo Goo Dolls on "Down on the Corner" and "Never Take the Place of Your Man" with the Goos for Metal Blade, Warner Brother Records. In 1995, Lance was featured on MTV with the Goo Goo Dolls to raise AIDS Awareness for the "No Alternative Album", along with Soul Asylum and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, performing the Rolling Stone's classic: "Bitch". This song has made an appearance online International. Lance has also recorded his own CD's, "Gold", "A Lance Diamond Christmas", and is currently in the studio recording his CD of originals titled "Lancification."

Lance engages his audience like no other. His shows are highly charged non-stop motion, his golden voice and platinum wardrobe have won him a devoted following of which he so lovingly refers to as his family. People travel from miles around to be taken in by the warmth and the style of a Buffalo Legend. Lance can be seen at The Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel every Friday 6 - 9:30 pm and The Elmwood Lounge every Saturday 11:30 pm - 2am.

Lance has entertained in every major club in the WNY area and toured the world with the USO entertaining troops. He has been a featured artist at Buffalo's Thursday at the Square, the Buffalo New Years Eve Ball Drop, and the Taste of Buffalo. Lance has been featured in Time Warner commercials and made a national appearance on A&E's (Arts & Entertainment Television) show " Confessions of a Matchmaker during 2007. " Lance also has the # 1 radio show on Saturday night in WNY. "Saturday Night Fever with Lance Diamond" airs every Saturday night on WJYE 96.1 FM from 6pm – 12 mid. Lance received the Al Tinney Award for Outstanding Career Achievement, Top Male Vocalist, 2009 Radio Personality of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, and The Legends Award.

You can see Lance perform on October 4, 2009 during 12n - 7pm at The Buffalo & Erie County Naval Park aboard the USS Little Rock in support of two organizations dealing with child abuse prevention and awareness. Prevent Child Abuse NY (and CFTAN- Citizens Task Force Against Violence Buffalo) and Maiti Nepal. October is National Prevention of Violence Month.

For more info: www.preventchildabuseny.org and www.maitinepal.org for "Artists United For Human Rights™ "c/o Susan Marie 716-783-7067. Pearl Street Grill will be on site to provide catering and refreshments, Buffalo Indie Market will provide artists to sell their wares, giving 20% of sales to both organizations along with Nomad Magazine's Community Painting Project (an auction) and Artfully Aware.

Lance is an inductee of The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and The City of Buffalo named November 23rd as Lance Diamond Day. This is one performer you most certainly do not wish to miss.

Create The World You Wish To Live. Promote Positive Global Change.

© Susan Marie

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www.lancediamond.com

New York USA 2009