Mid-Day Motivator: Breakfast

The most important meal of the day...

Hungry anyone?

~ Hath

Spending Time with Soraia

SO, guess who JonBon has been spending some time with?

(C'mon people, it's in the title of the blog post.)

Yes, Soraia.

I have a little birdie whispering Soraia things to me, and this one I wanted to share.

If you don’t keep up with Soraia, you may not have heard that they’re working on a new record.  In the past few months, Sue has not only been writing with Travis Smith (as usual), Soraia's bass player, but she's also been collaborating with several writers, including JonBon, Billy Falcon, and Obie.

She and Jon have penned 8 songs together, some of which will be on the new album. Most recently they wrote a song together called "Hell-O" that is currently in production. I’ve heard a rough cut of the song (sorry, no video to share) and it’s fantastic. The cut I heard was Sue with a lone guitar – simply amazing. I can't wait for the finished product.

Sue also wrote two songs with Billy Falcon that will be on the record; those I have videos for :)








The band has some tracks in Nashville and LA, but they've been primarily recording at SINE Studios in Philadelphia and Sanctuary II in Red Bank. 

With input from Obie and Jon, Sue and the band have pared down their lengthy new-song list somewhat for the new record, but they have to cut it down further to around 10 tracks, which they are finding incredibly hard to do.  I can't say I blame them.

As an aside, why cut it down? I mean a standard CD holds something like 70-80 minutes of music, right? At an average of 4 minutes a song, that’s 17-20 songs. I don’t get it. But I digress.

One of Soraia's more recent songs that has become a fan favorite is "Love Amnesia". Soraia performed it when they opened for Bon Jovi in Philly (this tour) on Jon's Birthday.



Love Amnesia was co-written by our very own Obie O'Brien, and is in production for the record now. Here are a couple clips of the horns being laid down in the studio:





Soraia is working with some great artists on this record including Bobby Bandiera and Gerry Cohen. There will also be some other "notable performers" though the birdie who whispers these things to me is annoyingly silent on who exactly counts as “notable”...

Everyone involved with the record is thrilled to be working with Soraia. Sue’s passion is contagious, and it comes through in her vocals.

You can visit Soraia on Facebook, or on their web page, or they're @SoraiaRocks on Twitter.

Want to get involved? Join the Soraia Street Team: For the Fans, by the Fans, the Soraia Street Team is all about our favorite Philly Band... check out SST for Soraia buzz, pics, video, random tidbits, and fun & games...

Soraia's new album is tentatively planned for December release.

~ Hath

Mid-Day Motivator: Jersey

Some days more than others.

~ Hath

Oh, Say, Did You See?

David and Montego at the soccer game Tuesday night?

If you did see them do you have a video you'd like to share?

~ Hath

Rock Fashion Pictures

Richie and Nikki were at Station Hollywood at the W. Hollywood Hotel last night for Rock Fashion.

I haven't seen any YouTube videos of the performance yet; anyone else?

~ Hath

 

    

   

   

   

 

Soul Foundation 5th Anniversary

The JBJ Soul Foundation is celebrating its 5th Anniversary!  Yesterday on Facebook, Jon posted a thank you video with this message:

It has been 5 years officially since the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation began its work! 260 homes… that means 260 families have a place to call home tonight thanks to our hard work and the work of so many others, people like you who have supported the Soul Foundation. Thanks for all your support the last 5 years - jbj

Happy Anniversary, Soul Foundation!

~ Hath

  

Win Lunch with Dorothea

Lunch Break has posted information about their 2011 Fall Gala, which includes a silent auction.  One of the prizes?  An intimate (25 person) lunch hosted by Dorothea.

LUNCH BREAK 2011 FALL GALA
“Harvesting Your Help to Feed the Hungry”
Friday, October 14th at 6:00pm
The Two River Theater
21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank NJ

We have as a silent auction item one of Jon Bon Jovi’s guitars and a private dinner for 25 at his Soul Kitchen in Red Bank that will be hosted by Mrs. Dorothea Bon Jovi!

Food – Wine – Entertainment – Live & Silent Auction – 50/50 Raffle – Live Entertainment

Tickets: $125.00 per person

TO BUY TICKETS AND / OR RAFFLE TICKETS
Send a check payable to Lunch Break and please make a notation of the # of gala tickets and/or # of raffle tickets or use our online payment options coming soon.

For more information about Gala Tickets, Raffle Tickets or making a donation:
Call or email Toni Friday (732-747-8577 or tfriday@lunchbreak.org)

Lunch Break has served the Greater Red Bank community for over 25 years.

~ Hath

Mid-Day Motivator: Fashion Sense

Sorry I missed yesterday -- HELL day at work.

Thanks for this one, Tre. I shudder to think of the combinations I put together back in the day. Though probably nothing as shiny as this :)

~ Hath

Richie and Nikki on E!

E! News interview with Richie Sambora & Nikki Lund. Thanks torneye for posting!

~ Hath



Some behind-the-scenes footage from the same YouTuber:

David out and About

Anybody there happen to capture this on video?

Lexi Quaas

Red Bull soccer staduim tonite! David is playing the national athem with Montego from Memphis!!

Here's a shot from the evening, courtesy of @mls_insider

~ Hath

Wanted Wednesday: October 6, 1987

Please rise, for the singing of our national anthem...

PuppyTown! I know, I spend a lot of time in PuppyTown. But I like it there.

This was the opening song for the October 6 1987 Osaka show.

I can just imagine the stage dark as you keep the beat to the intro.

A cheer goes up as the spotlight lights up Richie.

A scream goes up as Jon takes the stage.

Then that strainy, emotionally charged puppy Jonny voice takes us in.

Let's Ride!





And of course, as always, you can download from my mediafire.

~ Hath

Mid-Day Motivator: Joviagra

T, yes it is at that :)

~ Hath