tag:copusmusic.net,2005:/blogs/blog-350c6de3-0060-4df3-8c85-709a7244190d?p=2Blog2022-06-01T18:29:34-12:00copusmusicfalsetag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/69848512022-06-01T18:29:34-12:002023-10-16T02:55:34-12:00New Single Release!<p>As you may know by now, on April 20th COPUS released single FILLMORE from the upcoming vinyl release THE DILEMMA. </p>
<p>FILLMORE is a spoken word jazz tribute to the myriad of artists who were a part of the Fillmore District - the acclaimed “Harlem of the West” - during the 1940s and 1950s. We pay homage to their great artistry! </p>
<p> <br>In addition to the COPUS quartet, guitarist Noshir Mody brings his sweet Wes Montgomery sound to the mix and Omar Clark Taylor on congas brings FILLMORE to life. Engineer/producer Jimmy Hobson from MarinWest Studios brought his magic to the mix. </p>
<p>The track also includes the dynamic sounds of brother-sister duo singer Michaela Miller and rap artist Danye Miller in a way that fuses the contemporary with tradition. </p>
<p>Click the link below for access to all streaming platforms! </p>
<p>AVAILABLE NOW on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music </p>
<p><a contents="https://linktr.ee/copusmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://linktr.ee/copusmusic">https://linktr.ee/copusmusic</a></p>
<p>FILLMORE has been submitted to 236 college and indie radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Below is a list of a few of those stations - one of which is probably in your area. We would be truly honored if you could take a few minutes and call up one of these jazz shows and request they play FILLMORE. </p>
<p>THE DILEMMA vinyl album is scheduled for summer release. Stay tuned for record release party details! You can securely pre- order here: <a contents="https://copusmusic.com/dilemma" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://copusmusic.com/dilemma">https://copusmusic.com/dilemma</a></p>
<p>Those who preordered, we thank you!</p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/68511482021-12-24T11:53:34-12:002021-12-24T11:53:34-12:00Lighting The Way<p>LIGHT </p>
<p>Diwali - Celebration of the victory of light over darkness. <br>Hanukkah - Redidication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem commemorated by the lighting of candles. <br>Christmas - The light from the Star of Bethlehem led the Magi to new-born Jesus. <br>Kwanzaa - The lighting of 7 candles represents the 7 principles of unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. </p>
<p>COPUS is sending you lots of light for 2022 - in your heart, in your spirit, in your life!</p>
<p>Coming in 2022 - <a contents="The Dilemma " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://copusmusic.com/dilemma">The Dilemma </a>on vinyl that includes the COPUS quartet and 8 guest artists. Very exciting! </p>
<p>COPUS Crew: </p>
<p>Royal Kent </p>
<p>Wendy Loomis </p>
<p>Patrick Mahon </p>
<p>Levon Washington</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391088/5304e10f2622aedbf7257a5cf060a049596e4262/original/the-dilemma-v3-sm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p> </p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/68494422021-12-22T10:45:12-12:002021-12-22T10:45:12-12:00Gold Award Winner 2021<p>Proud 'Gold Winners' for Best Song in the category of Social Justice / Peace in the W.A.M. Awards; for our song "We All Bleed Red"!</p>
<p>"The 2021 W.A.M Awards celebrate the year’s most incredible independent artists from around the world"</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.wam-awards.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wam-awards.com">https://www.wam-awards.com</a></p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/67469412021-09-15T08:55:30-12:002021-09-15T08:55:30-12:00Album, Book, Video, Live Shows & Positive Vibes<p>Lots of cool stuff to pass along to you ... </p>
<p>1. LIVE GIGS -</p>
<p>* Music Mansion - Fri., Sept. 17 - 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI. East Coast/West Coast event with COPUS & Grant Maloy Smith. 7pm. Sliding scale. </p>
<p>* Newport Playhouse - Sun., Sept. 19 - 102 Connell Highway, Newport, RI. 7pm. Indie Collaborative Showcase presenting artists from around the world. Tix $25. </p>
<p>2. VIDEO RELEASE - <br>"What if We?" is a 10-minute video comprised of music, spoken word, and visual scientific data reflecting sea level rise. Composed by Wendy Loomis with original poetry by Royal Kent and arranged/performed by band COPUS, this work was created in collaboration with the scientists at the Climate Music Project. It has been submitted to the Recording Academy (Grammy® Awards) for consideration of 'Best Music Video'. </p>
<p>3. NEW ALBUM COMING SOON - <br>COPUS is in the middle of the mixing process for a new album entitled "The Dilemma" that will be released on vinyl in early 2022. In addition to the killer quartet, the album will feature guest artists on violin, guitar, trumpet, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, congas, sung vocals, and rap. What?! Stay tuned! </p>
<p>4. NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK ON ITS WAY - <br>COPUS was honored to be asked to pose for an upcoming photographic book of Bay Area Artists entitled "Listen Very Closely" by Daniel Yaryan with amazing photographs by Robert Fischer. Destined to become a collectors item!</p>
<p>Keep in touch, follow us on <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://copus.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>!</p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/66579782021-06-12T16:30:47-12:002022-01-07T04:10:35-12:00COPUS & NPR Tiny Desk<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391088/a1273bd9064951a1d635194056ad668641ff3efd/original/untitled-design.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="Copus logo" />We've submitted to <strong>NPR's Tiny Desk</strong> Contest recently. To qualify, we had to produce a short video performing a song live, and that it must include a tiny desk somewhere in the video. </p>
<p>The entries by artists of every stripe are fun, creative and some are outright outlandish. Before he blew up, Fantastic Negrito's video shot in a cargo elevator won the day. The rest is history. </p>
<p>Winners go on to perform on their “All Songs Considered” production to a mass audience, so we pulled out one of our new joints from our upcoming Vinyl LP called “The Dilemma” which is a shout out to all poets, writers and musicians. </p>
<p>Here is the video we put together on the <a contents="NPR website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tinydeskcontest.npr.org/2021/browse/?id=3985231">NPR website</a> or head on over to our <a contents="Youtube channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68t2Ik3RAdo">Youtube channel</a> and check it out there - that way you can leave a comment for us - we'd love your feedback on it. </p>
<p>We've got a few of the new album`s 10 songs in the can and expect to wrap up the recording process by month`s end. For now, let's just say it's hella good.</p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/65517062021-02-15T00:00:00-12:002021-04-21T05:14:21-12:00FROM ONE CHICK TO ANOTHER - A Tribute to Chick Corea<p>I started my musical study on the piano at age 8. I worked on the classics with my favorites ranging from the lyricism of Debussy, the boldness of Rachmaninoff, to the discordance of Paul Creston. My parents had an an amazing collection of classical and jazz albums and my older brother was into British rock, so my ears were alert to the broad possibilities of musical creation. When a friend gave me a copy of some Chick Corea songs such as <em>Crystal Silence</em> and <em>Space Circus</em>, I was off on my way to improvising some passages, to writing full songs, to now full-scale compositions. </p>
<p>In the late 1990s I was wandering through Europe with my then-boyfriend scientist who only listened to classical music pre-1700, preferably played on old, original instruments. We were in Munich one day and happened upon a music store and I was lured in. On the bulletin board there was a small flyer announcing a solo concert by Chick Corea happening that night. What?! I needed to be there. We went to the box office and discovered the event was sold out, so upon my urging, we returned to the concert hall before the show to see if there were any scalpers. We lucked out with securing two tickets (with no markup in price!). It was a small space, maybe 150 wooden fold-out seats, bare stage except for a 9’ grand piano. Chick commanded the place and I was enraptured. At the end, the audience could not express their appreciation strongly enough with just clapping - so people started stomping their shoes and boots on the wooded floor until the room reverberated with thunder. Needless to say, the encores were emotionally charged.</p>
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<p>I returned to the Bay Area and started composing the pieces for my debut solo piano album, The collection included a piece called <em>in tribute to mr. c</em> (I was into all small letters at the time). I certainly have improved in my writing and also discovered the importance of mastering after mixing, so I don't circulate those works much. However, they were the foundation on which much stronger pieces were built. (I just ran the track through Logic and added some EQ to enhance the sound quality.)</p>
<p>Fast forward to the 2000s. I heard that Chick would be performing a dual piano event with Herbie Hancock at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley. Two of my favorites in one place?! It is the only concert I have attended in any genre where the piano tuner worked his magic before the show and during intermission. Herbie and Chick were cutting it up so strong that the lower piano strings needed adjusting. The two grand pianos faced one another with their magnificent curves intertwined and the tops removed. I sat above and drank in every note, every nuance. Herbie was beautifully dressed and Chick was in T-shirt and sneakers, but their power, grace, beauty matched note for note. </p>
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<p>I then was on Chick’s email list and upon receiving a lovely Christmas card from he and Gayle, I sent an online note thanking him for his influence on my musical creations. I received a heart-felt note from a member of the staff which I appreciated. I hope my message was conveyed. </p>
<p>I now have released 18 CDs of music in various genres with different ensembles of artists, had my music on many compilations, have scored for 3 independent films, and have earned many nominations and awards for my compositions. Thank you, Chick Corea. RIP.</p>
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<p>Greetings, </p>
<p>We are stoked...to let you in on a family secret: the publishing launch of a novel, authored by Royal's Mother, entitled <strong>"The Window Man"</strong> - under the banner of <em>Proud Son Publishing </em>headed by Royal's brother Alton - is underway and available on <a contents="Amazon in Paperback and Kindle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VYFJWKR?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860">Amazon in Paperback and Kindle</a> formats! Next stop - NetFlix!? With your support, it's possible. Launched today, February 8, 2021...the fourth anniversary of our beloved Mother's passing. </p>
<p>Alton's in-depth research of situations and circumstances revealed in the book, coupled with his genealogy tracing abilities and immense will power compelled him to pull off the publishing of this <strong>dynamic American story.</strong> The events of her story take place in California's Los Angeles<a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thewindowman.info">/</a>Hollywood, Santa Barbara and San Francisco areas with Beaumont, Texas represented in dramatic fashion as well. </p>
<p>Below is Alton's description of the effort: </p>
<p><em>"I am happy to announce the launch of a book, written by our late mother, about the first seventeen years of her life. It is primarily a memoir, with just a bit of fiction to augment her youthful recollections. Her story is a thrilling, powerful, poignant, yet love-filled story, told with a good measure of humor that will arrest your senses and obtain your attention from start to finish. I assure you that the ending will surely surprise the most avid reader." ~ Alton Edwards, Proud Son Publishing </em></p>
<p>Grab the first chapter free, let us know what you think,<a contents=" here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thewindowman.info"> here</a> </p>
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<p>On the night of her passing, February 8, 2017, we were headed south for a gig at Kulaks in North Hollywood - an Indie Collaborative Pre-Grammy event. Royal had received word of her death from his son Kareem while en route to the airport in San Francisco. We decided to go through with the performance on the 10th and showcase her favorite of Royal's poems called "If In Life" *** </p>
<p>You can make a huge difference with your review of the first chapter...or the entire 300 page novel! All we ask is you visit the website, download the first chapter or click on the <a contents="Amazon link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VYFJWKR?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860">Amazon link</a> to peruse with a look inside or to purchase the novel outright. <strong>It's a captivating read! </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Window Man </strong>is available in both Paperback and Kindle versions on <a contents="Amazon." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VYFJWKR?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860" style="">Amazon </a></p>
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<p><a contents="TheWindowMan.info " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAtszs0dAk" style="">TheWindowMan.info </a></p>
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<p>*** "If In Life" Performed In Honor Of Mom: <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAtszs0dAk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAtszs0dAk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAtszs0dAk</a></p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/64663882020-10-29T16:16:10-12:002020-10-29T16:23:18-12:00New Days Abound & Come Around<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://copusmusic.com"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391088/1f8fbafcfb71798cf1c43764cafd1f3b0c68e8c0/original/c-o-p-u-s-2-aprila-bold-56-space.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." ~Plato </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">Greetings to everyone! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Thank you! </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">For everyone who took the time to listen to TRUTH, checked it out for GRAMMY™ consideration for ‘record of the year’, and/or watched the amazing video created by <em>Michael Ndah </em>of Steadfaster Media with live footage provided by our own lovely<em> Rajni Gagnon</em> - a huge THANK YOU! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Bandcamp</strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">During this crazy pandemic, we have been organizing the COPUS archives from across the years. We are releasing posters, videos, albums and podcasts (from our historic hit radio show) and other merchandise exclusively from our Bandcamp discography website. Be privy to our never before seen or heard unique material, inside stories, behind the scenes juicy anecdotes, catalog, sheet music, lyrics...as well as the all new sounds we're conjuring up. Be notified and be up on it, hit the 'follow' button located where we pitch our tent <a contents="right here on the campsite." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://copus.bandcamp.com/">right here on the campsite.</a> </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>The Dilemma </strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Scheduled for recording and release in 2021, COPUS has been working on fresh new tracks including the title song The Dilemma. For all of our true audiophile fans and friends, we will be distributing a limited number of this album on<strong> vinyl </strong>only. Be engaged. Be ready. It's a monster! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">In the meantime, we're offering up some really quality TRUTH merchandise including designer masks, coffee mugs, Word Tshirts, and the best of COPUS via downloadable tracks available at the official <a contents="COPUS " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://copusmusic.com">COPUS </a>website. Make it a gift to yourself! Us too. Join in on the support of independent artists. Be down with <strong>C</strong>reation <strong>O</strong>f <strong>P</strong>eace<strong> U</strong>nder <strong>S</strong>tars. New days abound!</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Climate Music </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">In October 2019, COPUS premiered What if We? at the <strong>World Bank</strong> and <strong>Forest Trends </strong>in Washington DC. Composed by <em>Wendy Loomis </em>with poetics by <em>Royal Kent</em>, the work was created in collaboration with the amazing science team from <strong>The ClimateMusic Project</strong>. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">We had numerous Bay Area performances of the piece scheduled for 2020, but alas we know how that worked out. In the meantime, however, you can check out our participation / composition - and that of other composers - demonstrating the ornate collaborative efforts between scientists and musicians and the cool work they are doing at <a contents="The ClimateMusic Project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://climatemusic.org/our-music/">The ClimateMusic Project</a>. It's pretty impressive how they are raising awareness about climate change with science and sound! We anticipate further dynamic collaborative works together ahead in 2021. </span></p>
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<p> </p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/63856562020-07-15T09:40:07-12:002021-02-27T04:07:12-12:00This Is Not A Hoax - TRUTH Coming Soon!<p>TRUTH </p>
<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391088/03d39e5d6e61bae3f27fd519f0771b4498f2964a/original/truth-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="TRUTH cover art." />One day when I was a teenager my mother came home from her philosophy class all excited about discussing truth for 2.5 hours. My father, an engineer, said: “That’s ridiculous. Truth is not telling a lie!” </p>
<p>But is it that simple? Fake news. Social media confrontations. Black lives matter. Cell phone documentation of the police. COVID-19<em>.</em> What is truth? </p>
<p><em>COPUS is a melodic rap ensemble that has addressed these concerns for 20 years.</em> The combination of melodies and rhythms mixed with spoken and sung words to elicit thought has been the focus of this San Francisco band since its inception. Audiences – whether live or virtual – have been entertained, educated and uplifted by the quest for truth, beauty, and spiritual awareness despite everything. </p>
<p><strong>The single TRUTH is scheduled for release July 27</strong>. It could not come at a more appropriate time. “When you feel the truth as it stares in your face and all you see are lies running rampant in space – do you rise to the occasion and get up on your feet or do you sink in the pit and let them cause you defeat?” With lyrics and music by <strong>Wendy Loomis</strong> and poetry by <strong>Royal Kent</strong>, COPUS bassist <strong>Patrick Mahon</strong> and drummer <strong>Levon Washington</strong> added their wizardry to the creation and TRUTH was born. </p>
<p>COPUS has earned nominations and awards for their excellence from <em>ASCAP, the Hollywood Music and Media Awards, and the Clouzine International Music Awards</em>. They have performed throughout the U.S. at such notable venues as <strong>The Bitter End</strong> and <strong>Feinstein’s 54 </strong>in New York, the <strong>San Francisco Jazz Center</strong>, the<strong> World Bank</strong> in Washington DC, and the <strong>Cutting Edge Festival</strong> in New Orleans. TRUTH is their seventh release; it will be in the 2020 contention for <strong>‘best melodic rap performance’</strong> by the Recording Academy (<em>GRAMMY Awards</em>). </p>
<p><em>“COPUS is a musical group with some of the most talented musicians that I have yet come across. The music is a mixture of Spoken Word, jazz, a touch of blues and a hint of classical styles. This music is a little difficult to compare to anyone else because I have never really heard anyone like this group. The jazz styles are very complex and the music that is created is absolutely masterful. These compositions are amazing with just the music, but then you get the added pleasure of the smooth spoken word vocal styles of Royal Kent.” ~Michael Allison, MusicDish.com</em></p>
<p>TRUTH is available at <strong>copusmusic.com/truth</strong> as well as on <strong>iTunes</strong> and <strong>Spotify</strong>.</p>
<p>Author: Wendy Loomis</p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/63097322020-05-08T11:58:20-12:002020-06-06T17:04:56-12:00Science And Art Together At Last<p>Close your eyes and imagine a scientist — what do you see? Do you see someone who is creative? A dancer? An artist? A filmmaker?</p>
<p><a contents="Find out here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://medium.com/@500womenscientists/steam-power-art-and-stem-as-a-vehicle-for-change-97c1b17729d1">Art and STEM as a vehicle for change...</a></p>
<p> </p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60969752020-01-13T11:25:48-12:002022-04-04T02:31:45-12:00Raw Artists Showcase<p>COPUS is excited to join the community of RAW Artists with a showcase on January 29, 2020 at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco, CA. What is 'RAW Artists' - you ask. A very well oiled production company who are producing talent showcases in over 70 cities around the globe. Here is a quote from their website, <a contents="RAWartists.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rawartists.com">RAWartists.com</a>: </p>
<p>"RAW spotlights independent talent in visual art, film, fashion & accessories design, music, performance art, beauty, crafts, tech, and photography. </p>
<p>RAW is a fun and alternative way for creatives to showcase both to their local community and the world at large. We are not your average art show. We are loud, colorful, creative, and all about our artists. We are RAW." </p>
<p>Here is our profile on the site - <a contents="rawartists.com/copuss" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rawartists.com/copussf">rawartists.com/copuss</a>f,</p>copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766232019-10-24T12:00:00-12:002019-10-25T01:37:53-12:00Music + Science + Video = Hope
<p><em>What if We?</em> will be premiered in Washington DC at the World Bank Building Resilience event on Tuesday, October 29,<sup>, </sup>followed by a second performance at the Forest Trends’ 20<sup>th</sup> Anniversary celebration the following night. The piece was composed by ASCAP Award-winning composer Wendy Loomis in collaboration with her band COPUS and science organization The ClimateMusic Project. </p>
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<p>The 10-minute piece is a reflection on sea level rise over the course of this Century. It begins with the worst case scenario represented musically with driving rhythms and minor chords interspersed with fictional but science-based newscast headlines from the year 2045 and sonifications derived from a reference study on climate change and sea level rise. After a long drum-driven crescendo, the piece breaks abruptly into youth singing: “what if we? - what if we - what if we… change?”</p>
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<p>The second half of the work is more optimistic with the synthesizer sound switching to piano, the chord structure becoming more melodic and major, the rhythm more gentle, and the sonifications more harmonious. This is the mitigated section representing a more optimistic scenario in which humans take aggressive action now to rein in emissions. The lyrical poem “The Eagle’ by poet Royal Kent makes a powerful statement about the beauty and necessity of preserving our natural world. <em>What if We?</em> concludes with the youth repeating their questions.</p>
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<p>Composer/oianist Wendy Loomis and poet/spoken word artist Royal Kent formed COPUS two decades ago. COPUS is an acronym for Creation Of Peace Under Stars. They have always dedicated themselves to using their music and words to effect positive change. The Bay Area-based band has received awards and nominations for its provocative poetic jazz; they have performed throughout the U.S. at places including The Bitter End in New York, SFJazz in San Francisco, and the Cutting Edge Festival in New Orleans. The quartet includes bassist Patrick Mahon and drummer Levon Washington.</p>
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<p>The ClimateMusic Project communicates the urgency of action on the climate crisis by combining climate science with the emotional power of music to drive meaningful action. COPUS connected with the project last year during their event “Play for the Planet” which was associated with the Global Climate Summit in San Francisco. </p>
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<p>Berkeley-based filmmaker Kim Anno was the final piece of the labyrinth of <em>What if We? </em> In conjunction with the score, she created a 10-minute video that visually depicts the various results from climate change. Raised near the ocean on the west side of Los Angeles, Kim Anno came of age in the political flux of the 1970s; her father was a beatnik physicist and her mother a nurse and civil rights activist. Her artistic expression first as a painter and now filmmaker was a natural fit with The ClimateMusic Project and COPUS.</p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766222019-07-10T12:00:00-12:002021-04-21T03:34:51-12:0020 Years Of Artistic Inclusion
<p>COPUS Multimedia LLC just joined forces with Airbnb Experiences to present their “Poets & Composers Salons” monthly at Clarion Performing Arts Center in Chinatown, San Francisco.</p>
<p><br><br>Co-founders poet/spoken word artist Royal Kent and composer/pianist Wendy Loomis have always been about musical and literary inclusion. When Wendy and Royal met 20 years ago, each brought to the table a robust background in arts integration.</p>
<p><br><br>Royal Kent spread his wings as a producer of several of the original Public Access cable television shows in the country through Viacom's Channel 25 in San Francisco. This was after a stint in community radio with the city's KPOO FM station where he volunteered as announcer and disc jockey. His objective as producer has been and remains local artist recruitment and showcase for television, radio and stage.</p>
<p><br>Wendy Loomis began her artistic career at age 4 when she took her first dance lesson – and age 8 when she began studying piano – and never looked back. She composes music for COPUS as well as for her solo recordings, other ensembles, and indie films; plays piano, guitar and percussion; has taught and encouraged musical growth in people from age 4-94; leads a ‘drumming as meditation’ group.</p>
<p><br><br>What makes these two people unique is that with all of their abilities, nominations, awards, and accolades, they are the first folks to share the spotlight with others. When they formed the band COPUS 20 years ago, they set the standard of including people of all ages, ethnicities, religious and sexual affiliations, instruments, and training expertise derived both from the street and from universities. They have led poetry and music workshops for young people as well as performed for many charity events. Additionally, they began welcoming other artists presenting original works in various genres to be guest artists in their productions at live/work spaces, theaters, clubs, and festivals. </p>
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<p><br>“Poets & Composers Salons” were launched formally at a house concert series in 2015. People were amazed at the world-class talent, the warm ambience, the mingling among audience and artists. Because of its success, however, a bigger venue was needed. The connection with Airbnb Experiences and Clarion Performing Arts Center seemed the most organic and logical conclusion.</p>
<p><br><br>The debut show will be Saturday, July 27th, with guest artists former Poet Laureate Genny Lim and positivity singer/songwriter FarI Shields. Band COPUS – an acronym for Creation Of Peace Under Stars – will bring its magic to the table with poetry/spoken word by Royal Kent, composition/piano by Wendy Loomis, bass by Patrick Mahon, and drums by Levon Washington. <br><br>WHEN: July 27, 2019<br><br>WHERE: Clarion Performing Arts Center, 2 Waverly Place, San Francisco CA<br><br>TICKETS: <a href="https://abnb.me/l1Vn2S4RHX?user_id=2482948&s=2" data-imported="1">https://abnb.me/l1Vn2S4RHX?user_id=2482948&s=2</a><br><br>WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.copusmusic.com" data-imported="1"> http://www.copusmusic.com</a><a href="http://www.copusmusic.com;%20http://www.clarionmusic.com" data-imported="1">;</a> <a href="http://www.copusmusic.com" data-imported="1">http://www.clarionmusic.com</a><br><br>CONTACT: copus@copusmusic.com</p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766212019-04-15T12:00:00-12:002019-10-25T01:38:36-12:00What are your life's percentages?
<p>Hello,<br> <br>In addition to writing, performing, recording and producing music, <br>I also teach private piano lessons at my home studio. I really enjoy <br>passing along the joys of musical expression to eager minds and spirits. <br><br>The other day my precocious 10-year-old student said to me <br>(with no prompting on my part):<br><br><strong><em>“Here’s how I divide my life: 50% video games, 30% homework, 10% food, 10% piano.” </em></strong><br> <br>Although the video games percentage might be a tad high, I was <br>pleased that music made the list …<strong>and was even equal to food!</strong><br> <br>I don’t think many of us adults think of our lives through percentages, <br>but it is an interesting thing to ponder. <br><br>How do you divide your life? Where do music and poetry fit in?<br> <br>Now that you have had a chance to penetrate the COPUS free downloads, <br>perhaps you are ready for more? <br><br>Lots of amazing concepts to ponder and enjoy for less than $10. On that <br>note, here's a percentage you can take to the bank: <br><br>Take 20% OFF OUR GREATEST HITS ALBUM TODAY! Just because.<br><a href="https://poetsandcomposers.com/products/greatest-hits-by-copus" data-cke-saved-href="https://poetsandcomposers.com/products/greatest-hits-by-copus" data-imported="1">https://poetsandcomposers.com/discount/20%20Off </a><br><br><strong>NOTE - The 20% discount will be calculated when you check out!</strong><br><br>Enjoy your day!<br><br>Wendy Loomis (COPUS composer/pianist/co-founder)<br> <br><a href="https://poetsandcomposers.com/products/greatest-hits-by-copus" data-cke-saved-href="https://poetsandcomposers.com/products/greatest-hits-by-copus" data-imported="1">https://poetsandcomposers.com/discount/20%20Off</a></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766202018-05-29T12:00:00-12:002018-05-30T09:16:48-12:0011 to 75: A Bird’s Eye View of the GRAMMY Awards
<p>In January 2018 the GRAMMY Awards were to be held in New York at Madison Square Garden. In November and December of 2017 I was traveling in Asia with my martial arts colleagues during which time Royal and I had to transact the purchase of GRAMMY Award ceremony tickets via our sketchy online communications. Tickets go on sale to Academy members at a singular moment in time and the likelihood of slipping through the online purchase site before it all crashes is daunting. (I later learned of someone who had attempted to buy her ticket at the exact moment and was told she was #562 on the waiting list.) Royal, however, was successful and was able to purchase 2 tickets for us in the nosebleed seats for $200 each. Seats near the stage go for up to $1400 each. Nominees and VIPs, of course, get their tickets for free.</p>
<p>There are approximately 15,000 submissions in 86 categories. The process is first to be considered (which COPUS was) and then that is whittled down to the 5 nominees in each category or from 15,000 down to 810. We were not in that 5%. However, making the most of the situation as always, our newly-hired booking manager and I bombarded New York clubs to secure a COPUS gig during GRAMMY week to make the trip doubly worthwhile. COPUS is a member of the Indie Collaborative, a group of 2,000 independent musicians, and they had organized a show at Feinstein’s 54 Below in Manhattan, so we would be able to perform one song there during the evening. We also landed a gig at an arthouse in Brooklyn. 3 of the 6 members of the band were able to make the trip, so off we went.</p>
<p>We stayed at a hotel only 5 blocks from Madison Square Garden, so Royal and I were able to walk there. To witness the swarm of streets barricaded and limos and glitzy outfits was fun, like a kid in a candy store. The afternoon show, from 3-6pm, is not televised. 75 awards were handed out to artists in the genres that don’t make enough huge money to be on the TV portion: reggae, world music, Americana, classical, jazz, new age, spoken word, etc. This part of the event is held in a mid-size theater for several hundred people. The show was phenomenal with such highlights as the powerful singing of Jazzmeia Horn, the light and beauty of India Arie, and an emotional acceptance speech by Reba McIntyre who said that it was our job as artists to heal hearts. And then there was new age pianist/composer Peter Kater who has been nominated 13 times and finally won. Paul Shafer and his band did a brilliant job of playing 45-second interludes while winners approached the stage; each interlude was in the style of the winner. His witty – and a bit edgy – banter about winners who didn’t show up to accept their awards made a strong statement. </p>
<p>The televised portion of the GRAMMY Awards was to begin at 7:30pm, so we followed the crowd toward the Arena. Here the Academy was to present 11 awards to the biggest money-making artists in the music business. Meanwhile, hungry by now, we joined the masses in purchasing over-priced either popcorn or pretzels or burgers from vendors. There was nowhere to sit, so people in tuxes and gowns were leaning against walls or sitting along the floor to eat junk food. The place was freezing and women in sleeveless gowns had to decide whether to look cute and freeze or to look not so cute and be warm. After the unsatisfying ‘dinner’, we made our way to our seats. The energy of 18,000+ people was palpable.. To add to that a show being aired live, the tension of the biggest competition in the music business, the anticipation of seeing stars, the lights, and just to be a part of this huge crazy phenomenon was exciting. Performances by Elton John with Miley Cyrus, Sting, Sza, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga all were enjoyable, but the emotional impact of Keshia surrounded by singing ladies in white and Kendrick Lamar’s opening “XXX” number about gun violence in America were definitely the powerhouses. The crew was incredible. To watch the smoothness of set and lighting changes and grand piano moves during the length of commercial breaks was quite amazing. During all of the glitz, I did have intermittent visions in my head of Royal and me sweeping up the Cell Space performance studio after a gig one night with still to look forward to moving equipment to the car and then double-parking on a busy street to again move equipment to the 3<sup>rd</sup> floor apartment, but regardless I still had a great time. </p>
<p>It took awhile to exit the arena as the escalators were not working and people were struggling to descend in high heels. Royal and I walked back to our hotel, stopping by a corner store to buy some wine. The man behind the counter mumbled something about all of the traffic and streets closed and I replied that it was because of the GRAMMY Awards 5 blocks away. He answered: “Oh, was that tonight?” Royal and I had a good laugh about that as we toasted each other on the patio outside the hotel, freezing our butts off in New York. What an experience!</p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766192017-07-28T13:29:54-12:002018-05-11T22:37:30-12:00Evolution Of A Hit
<address style="text-align: center;">Evolution Of A Hit<br>By Wendy Loomis<br><br>January 2017, San Francisco. After the election I felt the great anger <br>and ensuing malaise that surrounded folks in the Bay Area - like the fog itself. <br>Not one to stay depressed too long, I sat down at my keyboard and began to play. <br>From the power of the Most High came a complete song. Sometimes it comes in <br>small bits that need to be developed. And sometimes – like this time – it comes </address>
<address style="text-align: center;">as one complete unit: song structure, chorus lyrics and melody, rhythms, transitions, ending.</address>
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<address style="text-align: center;">Steady for justice </address>
<address style="text-align: center;">Ready for peace </address>
<address style="text-align: center;">Steady for justice </address>
<address style="text-align: center;">united we are. </address>
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<address style="text-align: center;">It was an anthem – to hope, to belief, to peace through justice. Excited I shared it with my long-time creative/business/co-founding partner, Royal Kent, and he was excited as well. Inspired he sat down and wrote an amazing poem filled with the COPUS theme from the beginning: Creation Of Peace Under Stars. The band began to rehearse the piece. Although we mourned the loss of our beautiful flute player, Monica Williams (who had decided to move on from COPUS to other pursuits), we welcomed the newly-arrived singer Amorelle Applin who brought a vital energy and eagerness to COPUS. Veteran bass player Patrick Mahon was thrilled with the power of “Steady for Justice” and he jumped into amping up the arrangement at full force. </address>
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<address style="text-align: center;">Very soon I knew we had a hit. Royal and I talked about needing to bring COPUS to the next level and decided to record the single, but this time with an ace producer. Searching online I found New York-based, GRAMMY-nominated producer Yaron Fuchs who had produced tracks for a long list of folks including John Meyer, Sting, Herbie Hancock, to name a few. After many great phone conversations and plans, we set up a recording session at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco. We hired drummer Robbie Hammett and guitarist Vito Gregoli (whom Royal and I had met in Hollywood at a GRAMMY weekend Indie Collaborative event). </address>
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<address style="text-align: center;"> Photo session was held at Café International in front of the incredible mural by Kemet that depicts beautiful people from the world’s cultures. Royal and I met at an open mic years ago at the Café. He walked up to me after hearing me perform a wild, atonal improvisation on keyboard with a cellist and said: “We should work together!” – and handed me his business card. The rest, they say, is history. </address>
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<address style="text-align: center;">We collectively chose to call the single “We All Bleed Red (Steady for Justice)”. In Royal’s poem he says: “We all bleed red, but we’re all unique.” And now the single is ready to be released August 4. On August 9 we will submit the single for ‘best rap song’ consideration for the 2018 GRAMMY Awards. A pre-release review of the song came out today. “Through the new single ‘We All Bleed Red’ you get the full picture of their ambition as they look to help heal the growing divide between the people and remind us of the values that are most important in this world we share. .. Through ace musicianship and a wild, bright & bold sound, they capture the magic they’re seeking to create on “We All Bleed Red” – it’s like a combination of Quincy Jones meets Baz Luhrmann…theatrical & dramatic in nature with great storytelling, set in an old-school setting that incorporates modern-day movement in the structure and reflecting on the current state of the world lyrically. “ (JER, SleepingBagStudios.com) </address>
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<address style="text-align: center;">Give thanks for transformation from negative to positive, for the humility of visions transmitted, for the powerful combination of “ambition and intent”. </address> <address> </address>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766182016-04-02T12:00:00-12:002018-05-30T09:14:07-12:00National Poetry Month & Copus!
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">COPUS at the Top of the Mark - 999 California St., SF, CA</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong>TUESDAY, APRIL 5th - 6:30-8:30pm</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Poetry/jazz ensemble COPUS will be performing at the swanky <em>Top of the Mark</em> as part of the <em>"Celebrating the Beats"</em> series again this year for <em><strong>National Poetry Month</strong></em>. <strong>The Beat Museum</strong>, in partnership with the <strong>Intercontinental Mark Hopkins</strong>, brings back legendary poets to riff alongside powerful jazz musicians for the second annual series of <em>Celebrating the Beats </em>at <em>Top of the Mark.</em></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">COPUS promises a glorious night to remember featuring poet/spoken word artist Royal Kent, composer/pianist Wendy Loomis, flutist Monica Williams, bassist Patrick Mahon, drummer Greg McRay, along with guest artists saxophonist Jerry Woo and conga player Omar Clark Taylor. Wow - what a roster!</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Please join us for specialty drinks and tapas and enjoy the view, the ambience, and the power of spoken word with music. Please note that the <em>Top of the Mark</em> does not take reservations, so we suggest getting there early! FREE ADMISSION.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong>COPUS' recently-released CD "Aspects"</strong> will be for sale at the show or get it <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/copus23" data-imported="1">here</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.kerouac.com/beat_event/copus" data-imported="1">http://www.kerouac.com/beat_event/copus</a></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766172015-07-09T09:41:01-12:002022-01-28T04:27:09-12:00Copus At "The Village" July 25. 2015
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/391088/4ef474c20f53bb9c79a3fe8fefcaf22e99b4f87b/original/copus-thevillage-resized.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDI1eDYwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Too Big for Our House (party)" height="600" width="425" /></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766162015-06-23T12:00:00-12:002022-05-09T02:11:58-12:00Beatnik Shindig! Fort Mason
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>THIS WEEKEND: Beatnik Shindig - 3 days of poetry & jazz sponsored by the Beat Museum. <br></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>If you're in San Francisco this weekend, go check it out at Fort Mason.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em> <a href="http://www.beatnikshindig.com/schedule/" data-imported="1">http://www.beatnikshindig.com/schedule</a></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><em>Also...COPUS & the Beat Museum will be producing the CD release of <strong>"Aspects"</strong> by COPUS on September 11th 2015. It's a PARTY! Join us in North Beach, at the legendary <strong>Beat Museum</strong>, 540 Broadway, San Francisco CA<br></em></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><em> for this exciting event!</em></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><em><a href="http://www.kerouac.com" data-imported="1">www.kerouac.com</a></em></em></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766152015-02-04T00:00:49-12:002018-05-11T22:37:30-12:00Head Of Steam 2015
<p>I know its been a while since we last talked. Lots of thoughts about things in the meantime.</p>
<p>Things like world events. Our take on it is...</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- Terror is an error, maybe all religions ought to take a look in the mirror...<br>- Kanye and Sir Paul, ain't got nothin' on Copus after all...<br>- Super Bowl - a bad play took a toll - we weren't there, so what...<br>- Bobbi Kristina, our prayers - nuff said<br>- Ukraine is way deep down in the horrors and the pain such a shame...<br>- Boko Harem, may the world scare 'em....<br><br>Speaking of world events, COPUS is taking on a consultant/management firm with music industry cred. More details soon to follow...<br><br><img src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x214/creationofpeace/poets%20and%20composers_jan_2015_2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="96" width="89" /> Meanwhile, COPUS re-launched its popular <a href="http://www.poetsandcomposers.wix.com/copus" data-imported="1">Poets & Composers Salon</a> for 2015 on January 30th. The schedule is for the<strong> last Friday of the month</strong>. The Salons begin promptly at 8pm. Always a good time to be had for the audience as well as the artists. Here's a quote from a recent first-time attendee: <br><br><em>"I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to have experienced this evening. Wow. Great talent in a warm and intimate atmosphere. Music from the heart. Thank you for sharing your home!"</em></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area and care to attend, hit us up to RSVP!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We're always looking to book dynamic <strong>singer/songwriters</strong>, <strong>poets</strong>, <strong>authors</strong>, <strong>magicians, healers</strong> and others interested in being a part of this House Concert series. Please contact us via this page - <a href="http://ats.copusmusic.com/contact.html" data-imported="1">http://www.copusmusic.com/contact.html</a></p>
<p>In other news...<br><br>Get ready to enjoy the <em>Rap/Jazz/Fusion</em> prowess of <strong>COPUS</strong> at the famed <a href="http://www.topofthemark.com" data-imported="1">Top Of The Mark</a>! The date is <strong>March 31, 2015</strong>. Two sets starting at <strong>6:30pm</strong>. This is a Poetry and Jazz series and we are honored to have been invited to kick it off in good fashion. The series is in association with North Beach's <a href="http://www.Kerouac.com" data-imported="1">The Beat Museum</a>.<br><br>Dress your best to impress!</p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766142014-09-03T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:45:24-12:00COPUS to “Spar with Beatnik Ghosts”
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2;"><span style="color:#000000">COPUS is a San Francisco-based spoken word/music ensemble that presents conscious lyrics and beautiful melodies for the intelligent listener. Formed by renowned <strong>poet Royal Kent</strong> and ASCAP award-winning <strong>composer Wendy Loomis</strong>, the group has expanded to include <strong>flutist Monica Williams,</strong> <strong>bassist Patrick Mahon, drummer Greg McRay</strong>, and <strong>percussionist Clark Taylo</strong>r. COPUS has performed at clubs, theaters, and festivals in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Boston, and Western Massachusetts. The group has released CD “Later Than You Think”, single ‘The Fool”, trilogy “Jah Provide” and is currently working on their next full-length recording. <a href="http://www.copusmusic.com" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000">COPUS</span></a> just released its video single “Haves & Have Nots” as a tribute to the strength of the 99%. “COPUS could become legendary if given the opportunity to thrive!” -Michael Allison, MusicDish.com <a style="font-size: small; text-align: justify;" href="http://www.copusmusic.com" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000">http://www.copusmusic.com</span></a></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">In addition to the Sparring, there will be a release party for Christopher Felver's new book with 30 or more of his portraits of iconic American musicians from jazz, rock, folk and country on exhibit. Felver is an internationally renowned photographer and filmmaker who will be giving a live presentation and book signing at the event. <a style="font-size: medium;" href="http://www.felixkulpa.com" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000">http://www.felixkulpa.com</span></a></span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766132014-02-06T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:57:34-12:00When In Rome...
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">The contest, entitled "Hard Rock Rising", is a great shot for COPUS so we'regonna need your VOTE. In exchange we're offering a FREE DOWNLOAD of our most popular, professionally recorded and mastered track entitled "The Fool". You are certain to enjoy listening & love it being added to your treasured music collection.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000"> But wait, that's not all. Hard Rock Cafe is offering a free vacation. All you are required to do to enter is show up at any Hard Rock Cafe between today and February 17th, and check in with your smartphone. Plus, when you do, your vote for COPUS is tripled!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000"> So, your vote not only gets you a free download, but also a chance to win a FREE trip to beautiful Cancun, Mexico. We look out for our FRIENDS & FANS!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000"> <br> <strong>Deadline is February 17, 2014</strong>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">In this to win,<br> <br> Royal Kent - Poet/Vocals<br> Wendy Loomis - Composer/Pianist<br> Monica Williams - Flutes<br> Patrick Mahon - Bass<br> Greg McRay - Drums</span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766122013-08-25T12:00:00-12:002022-03-07T11:07:13-12:00Abundance
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4221" style="color:#000000"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4220">COPUS Multimedia Artist Showcases will continue to present not only COPUS, but also the best indie talent in the Bay Area. September 7th Showcase includes singer/songwriter Edward Dix, comedian/performance artist Karen Penley, and hip hop artist/wordsmith The Archivez, plus surprise guests. Artwork by the Fallen Brotherhood collective. Come to vibrant 518 Valencia @ 16th Street (1 block to BART, around the corner from Roxie Theatre). 8-10pm. $10 cover includes Artist Showcase, snacks, and 2 drinks. <a style="color: #6a778d;" href="http://www.rvrb.me/fan_reach/pt?eid=A1086798_18255532_30854067_lnk1009&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.518valencia.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000">Http://www.518valencia.org</span></a>.</span></span></p>
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<p style="font-size: 12px; color: #444444; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">FRIDAY, OCT. 4 – Artist Showcase. Same great location. Guest artists TBA.</span></p>
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<p style="font-size: 12px; color: #444444; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">VIDEO</span></p>
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<p id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4274" style="font-size: 12px; color: #444444; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4273" style="color:#000000"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4272">Corporate greed. The 99%. Occupy Movement. We've all read about the redistribution of wealth and lack of justice for all. Is it no wonder that artists and visionaries for centuries have sounded wake-up calls for anyone paying attention? COPUS just completed its latest music video "Haves & Have Nots" that addresses this imbalance and precedes the release of the full CD by the same name. </span></span></p>
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<p id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4270" style="font-size: 12px; color: #444444; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4269" style="color:#000000"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377537581231_4268">The music video was recorded by Jimmy Hobson at MarinWest Studios. As both a drummer and engineer, Jimmy has several gold and platinum records on his resume (Celine Dion, Hall & Oates) and has toured and played with a long list of luminaries including Chris Isaak, Billy Preston and Joan Baez. Big props also to footage by Aline Guetta, video editing by Michael Ndah, and guest vocals by Barbara Jaspersen. </span></span></p>
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copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766112013-05-27T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:56:40-12:00Copus Crew Gigs
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>THURSDAY, MAY 30</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> – Monica Williams (flutist) is the conductor of the Flock of Flutes ensemble at Civic Arts in Walnut Creek. On Thursday evening the FOF will once again be performing its classical and modern repertoire including two pieces composed by Wendy Loomis: “Poem for Innocence” with Wendy on piano; and “Lake Tear of the Clouds” featuring a contrabass solo and piano and flute by Wendy and Monica (aka Phoenix Rising). In addition, the Jazz Band will play Big Band favorites by Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. 7:30pm Walnut Creek Civic Arts, 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek Tickets $10. Information call 925-943-5846 or </strong><strong><a href="http://www.rvrb.me/fan_reach/pt?eid=A1086798_17449248_30854067_lnk1009&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ci.walnut-creek.ca.us%2Fcae%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3FNewsID%3D787" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000">http://www.ci.walnut-creek.ca.us/cae/news/details.asp?NewsID=787</span></a></strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>SATURDAY, JUNE 15</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> – Phoenix Rising will be presenting a workshop at the San Mateo County Fair called “How to Play the Native American Flute in 10 Minutes!”. Workshop starts at 6:00pm (an additional workshop may also be added at 7:00pm). During the ½ hour session participants will learn the basics of playing the Native American flute, listen to a short performance by Phoenix Rising on flutes, percussion, and keyboard, and then collectively play a piece together. Flutes will be available for purchase as well. Workshop is free with admittance to the Fair. More info … </strong><a href="http://www.rvrb.me/fan_reach/pt?eid=A1086798_17449248_30854067_lnk1012&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sanmateocountyfair.com%2F" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>http://www.sanmateocountyfair.com</strong></span></a></span></p>
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copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766102013-03-10T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:56:07-12:00Artist Showcase
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">ARTISTS WELCOME! COPUS is once again returning to its roots of presenting and producing the best indie talent in the Bay Area. Every First Friday of the month - beginning April 5th - the beautiful WestSide ArtHouse will be rockin' with singers, songwriters, poets, instrumentalists and comedians. WestSide ArtHouse is located at 540 Balboa Street at 7th Avenue in San Francisco. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">COPUS will be the feature band in the middle of the evening with talented artists performing before and after. COPUS – an acronym for Creation Of Peace Under Stars – is a rap/jazz/fusion ensemble that presents powerful lyrics and beautiful melodies for the conscious listener. The group includes poet/composer Wendy Loomis, poet/spoken word artist Royal Kent, flutist Monica Williams, bassist Patrick Mahon, drummer Greg McRay, and vocalist Barbara Jaspersen. “COPUS could become legendary if given the opportunity to thrive!” ~Michael Allison, CEO MusicDish.com. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000">Unlike so many open mics with rushed timeslots, each artist will have 10 minutes to rise and shine. Artists have the opportunity to sign up in advance on the COPUS website to secure a spot. There will also be an open mic signup sheet at the event the night of the show for artists who prefer last-minute spontaneity. COPUS suggests patrons come early to secure parking spots and perhaps have some dinner at one of the many great Richmond neighborhood restaurants before attending the show. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale at the venue and attendees may bring in their own wine or beer. Public transportation is encouraged. MUNI line 31 Balboa stops in front of the venue and the 38 Geary is 2 blocks away. Wheelchair accessible. Date: April 5, 2013 Time: 8-11pm Cost: $10 suggested donation sliding scale Websites: www.copusmusic.com and www.westsidearthouse.com</span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766092011-02-16T12:00:00-12:002021-04-21T05:00:28-12:00Haves & Have Nots
<p><span style="color:#000000">Poet, Spoken Word Artist Royal Kent performs his timely and classic poem "Haves & Have Nots" for the people of San Francisco for the fifth annual "POEM DOME" aka 'Poems Under The Dome'...<em> </em><em><a href="http://lyricalpoetryandmusic.blogspot.com/" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#000000">http://lyricalpoetryandmusic.blogspot.com/</span></a></em></span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766082011-02-14T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:55:08-12:00Nightsage & Copus
<p><span style="color:#000000">After a 15 month hiatus while Terri and John have been focusing on completion of the new Nightforest Studios based in Nicasio, Nightsage has put the band back together and will appear <strong>LIVE</strong> at <strong>Rancho Nicasio</strong>, <strong>Friday, March 11, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. </strong>with Special Guest Stars Keith England (Allman Brothers, Trouble Man), and Royal Kent and Wendy Loomis with COPUS. Nightsage i<span id="lw_1297820159_0" class="yshortcuts">s Terri Beausejour (Nightsage – Lead Vocals, Composition), John Neff (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Composition), Chris Rossi (Guitar), Dennis Suhrke (Keyboards), Bruce Wilmott (Vocals, Bass) and Jimmy Hobson (Drums, Percussion, Arrangements). In addition to numerous Nightsage and John Neff originals, Nightsage will perform material by Steppenwolf, Alex Harvey, Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, Blondie, Frank Sinatra / Pussycat Dolls, Lady Gaga, Gene Vincent, David Lynch, The Allman Brothers, Keith England, and COPUS. </span></span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766072010-11-11T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:54:37-12:00Taking Copus To The World!
<p><span style="color:#000000">Light Warriors,</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000">We're on a mission. You can help should you choose to accept. Our mission is to take COPUS to the world. COPUS is code for "Creation Of Peace Under Stars". Can the world use some of that? Are you down? Okay. We knew you were the one for the job. Oh, your reward? We'll hook you up with freebies ... downloads, guest tickets, merchandise and autographed CD's. That's right, the latest tracks from COPUS are dropping Spring 2011. In the meantime, we're releasing the title track entitled "<strong>COPUS To The World</strong>" this December. Can we count you in?</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000">Step 1: Plug your email address in our custom widget. No worries, we don't spam. Your info is safe.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000">Step 2: We'll send you details and updates on the status of the mission periodically.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000">Step 3: Enjoy your freebies and breathe easy. You've just saved the world!</span></p>
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copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766062010-10-19T12:00:00-12:002021-04-21T05:02:16-12:00Creation Of Peace Under Stars - COPUS To The World
<p><span style="color:#000000">Despite all the flack and lack - I take Copus to the world * Despite the attacks and knives to the back - I take Copus to the world * Despite all of the smack and traps - I take Copus to the world * Despite all of the hacks and wise cracks - I resolve to take Copus to the world * Despite wars and rumors of wars - I take Copus to the world * Despite closed doors and nayayers galore - take Copus to the world *Despite starting from the floor This is most certain and sure - I resolve to take Copus to the world * Despite all of the muck and the bullets to duck - I'm taking Copus to the world * Despite appearances of being stuck Roadblocks and mountains to move and such - Take Copus to the world * And being stranded dead in the water without a buck And they say too bad he's down on his luck I don't think its asking too much - To take Copus to the world * Despite the fact poets are the butt of jokes Spoken Word put to music is a hoax Still while I'm able I invoke - Copus to the world * Despite the fact money tears people apart And courage is not for the faint of heart Vision in a world where there is none Is itself an art - while I take Copus to the world * And so it is written so let it be done* Despite what you've been told about how the west was won History is no mystery my daughter my son As we create the future - I'm taking the message of Copus - Creation Of Peace Under Stars * to the World</span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766052010-09-03T12:00:00-12:002020-09-06T17:01:54-12:00Copus Crew News & Information
<p><span style="color:#000000">SUNDAY, AUGUST 21st: 'Virgin of the Candles' is a short film written and directed by Argentinian-born Victoria Giordana. Victoria was earning her master's degree from Academy of Art College when she asked Wendy Loomis to compose the music for her thesis film. This past week 'Virgin' was chosen to be included in the International Latino Film Festival to be held at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Wendy's score to this wonderful short includes musical performances by Barbara Jaspersen (vocals), Monica Williams (alto and pan flutes), Jessie Webber (bata drums), and Suellen Primose (cello). The film premieres on Sunday, August 21st, and Wendy and Monica will attend. Congratulations to all!</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000">SUNDAY, AUGUST 29th: The Table is a spiritual center in Berkeley, California that hosts a myriad of interesting programs including knitting, pottery, and drum meditation (led by Tami Groves and Wendy Loomis). On August 29th, The Table is sponsoring an evening of dinner and music with COPUS … yummy vegetarian potluck and extra yummy members of COPUS bringing a night of celebration and joy. If you are interested, please RSVP and I will give you more details. 6:30pm. Donations accepted. http://www.thetableberkeley.org</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000">THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th: Copus Music and Shelton Theater come together to present the best of Bay Area poets and composers in a new festival of celebration called ‘Word2Word’. The line-up for September 9th includes spaghetti western funk band Blvd Park, COPUS, poet Timothy Trygg and singer/songwriters Jason Mabie, Dionne Pickard and Nathan Choo. There is a lovely private patio where you can relax and refresh throughout the evening of dynamic performances by some major talents. Tickets $2-20. No excuses! Drinks available. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter Street (between Mason & Powell). 8pm. http://www.sheltontheater.com </span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766042010-04-19T12:00:00-12:002022-03-19T02:22:12-12:00Workers Of The World
<p><span style="color:#000000">SATURDAY, MAY 1st – 8:00pm - ROOTS & CULTURE MAY DAY EVENT Shelton Studio, Pier 26 @ The Embarcadero, SF In many countries, May 1st is known as International Workers’ Day consisting of political demonstrations and celebrations recognizing the economic and social achievements of workers. In Kenya, for example, people celebrate Labour Day which had its roots in the ‘8-hour day movement’ advocating 8 hours of work, 8 hours of relaxation, and 8 hours of rest. The earliest known May Day gatherings were found in many northern European countries with pagan festivals such as Walpurgis Night (named after the female Saint Walpurga) where bonfires, feasting, dancing, and music drove away the memories of a long winter. Here in modern day San Francisco, Copus Music and Special Guests have joined up to create a May Day event that promises to shake loose all the dampness from the wintry rain and economic struggles – lifting the spirits of the people in a way only music, dancing, poetry at a cool private location can do! COPUS has added the dynamic percussion playing of Omar to round out the power ensemble, so come check out the new sound and video additions. Special guests include Shelton Studio actors and poet Timothy Trygg will also perform. The event will be hosted by Matt Shelton. http://www.sheltonstudiossf.com http://www.copusmusic.com https://www.youtube.com/copusmultimedia http://www.myspace.com/copusmusic http://www.copuscatalog.com <br> </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000">Refreshments Refreshments Refresments Refreshments We have kept the sliding scale wide, so there is no excuse not to come and celebrate with recession bustors COPUS! Tickets: $2-20 suggested contribution (at the door) Transportation: MUNI (L, T lines) – easy 280 + 101 access # # #</span> </span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766032010-03-10T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:52:20-12:00Notes From The Universe
<p><span style="color:#000000">It's working, (your name). Every day you're getting closer! Everything you've ever wanted is being pressed toward you. Everything is clicking. Don't let the illusions trick you. Don't let the events of today dampen your spirits. Things couldn't be any better than they now are. You couldn't have more reasons to celebrate. Now! Do it! The hardest work is done! Just show up, be present, open every door and let events unfold. Life is your stage. This is your parade. Together we can do anything. theuniverse@tut.com</span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766022010-03-01T12:00:00-12:002018-11-08T02:51:47-12:00Journey
<p><span style="color:#000000">Its to the journey we give everything. The stops along the way, the roads in between. Praises be we are not fooled by the suffering. Its to the journey we give everything.</span></p>
copusmusictag:copusmusic.net,2005:Post/60766012010-03-01T12:00:00-12:002022-01-04T05:20:33-12:00Between Heaven & Earth<p><span style="color:#000000">Some new energy in the Copus ranks for 2010. We've been busily bringing a dynamic percussion man into the fold...by the name of Omar. Poet Royal Kent and Omar go back a ways, so we're looking forward to showcasing their 'Last Poets' type engery and flow for you all. We aim to spring forth this April, live & direct. Question: What is between heaven and earth? Answer: Copus Music ~ The Missing Link ~ Spoken Word with Music</span></p>copusmusic