"Next time you find your self down and out, the answers just don't seem to come, everything that you done right.. Keeps turning out wrong..
It Just seems like there's no way out of it
It Just seems like there no way through
That's when you gota remember keep on ..Roll On"
- This tip has been brought to you by Acoustic Fuel courstey of The Vue.

Any Questions?????

"Roll On"
The Vue

"All my concerts had no sounds in them; they were completely silent. People had to make up their own music in their minds!" - Yoko Ono

It's Friday and you are dragging your feet. It's Friday put some pep in your step! You have two days of no boss, no co-workers, and no rush hour traffic!

Still not feeling it?

Here play "Sweet Sunshine" by AySes. Its just the the type of upbeat feel good music you need to fill up on for a Friday.

"Sweet Sunshine"
AySes

I spoke with Jae from North Hollywood, CA this week. She wanted to know if I had a song to help her deal with some things she had been going through as an aspiring actress. It sounded as though she was trying to make some changes in her life, but noticed that there were still a few things in between her and success.

So, I came up with Anthem's "I Have My Goals". It's the perfect track to get you on the right track, Jae. Good luck to you!

Anthem
"I Have My Goals"

Wowweeee acoustic fuel! Thank You for such a quick turn around with just the right song. When I first started to listen I had to stop after that first verse an go to the song lyric page just to read the words to make sure I wasn't making my own words fit in with there's! But they weren't I was hearing your dedication correctly. You are my hero, you must have a Phd in musicology because how the hell did you prescribe the perfect listening cure. That listening fuel selection from Anthem couldn't have been more on point, almost as if I wrote it myself or Anthem got a copy of my journal;) I've got one more diagnosis for you Dr.Fuel, I really hope you can cure this one with another perfect acoustic fuel filled prescription because the last one was just the right dosage.

Thanks for really hearing me,

Love Jae from North Hollywood Ca.

Itoi (pronounced eye to eye) Ministries' Third Annual New Thought Songwriters Tribute has received all it's entries for this year and I am proud to be part of the Nominating Committee once again. I will be judging the final 60 entries which will be narrowed down to determine the 18 songs that will be this year's nominees.

So, far it has been very cool to hear music from several musicians with such great messages. I definitely got my dose of Acousic Fuel today!

WHAT IS THE NEW THOUGHT SONGWRITERS TRIBUTE? The Tribute is a song contest whose purpose is to focus worldwide attention on positive spiritual music for all faiths, and the songwriters who write this music. More and more people are seeking music with positive messages, and songs that help us grow as individuals both spiritually and in relationship to others on the planet.

They accomplish this through their yearly New Thought Songwriters Tribute, which features the best of the best of the New Thought songwriters, and through PosiPalooza! – The National Concert Tour of the New Thought Songwriters Tribute which features groups of Tribute Nominees in an uplifting, transformational concert event. These events provide an inspirational and uniting experience for an ever-growing audience that is multi-cultural and multi-denominational.

For more information on this organization, you can visit them on the web at www.itoiministries.org.

Press play to listen:

"Hitori" Part1: Intro

"Hitori" Part 2: Groove

A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Goh Kurosawa. He was performing down at the famous Santa Monica Promende and had drawn quite a huge crowd. If I can recall, he was playing solo flamenco guitar or a mandolin or some other sexy instrument with strings. But, the guy was mesmerizing and I knew I had to book him for an Acoustic Fuel show.

He played that guitar like a piano and even beat on it like a drum! He made full use of what he had to work with and then some. I've never heard so many notes coming from an instrument like that - and all the while he was as calm as a cucumber, very mellow, very chill, but very ENTERTAINING! The music was so relaxing and definitely inspiring.

Over the years, we stayed in contact over the email. And finally our paths crossed again and I got the opportunity to interview him before he went on tour overseas. Here is a part of our conversation...

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Enterprise: Tell me about your background in music.

Goh: Both my mother and grandmother used to teach music in school in Japan. My first instrument other than my voice was the piano. During high school I took the roll of the director/conductor for a guitar & mandolin orchestra, and then finally came to the guitar to learn how to produce a beautiful sound out of the instrument just as I began my studies as an undergraduate. It was during this early stage with the guitar that I also became fascinated with the improvisational aspect of jazz and flamenco of Spain. However the underlying inspiration of my music comes from Asia where it all started for me first.

Enterprise: How long have you been playing?

Goh: I have been playing guitar for a little over ten years.

Enterprise: What are some of your earliest memories of music?

Goh: Perhaps my mother's voice.

Enterpise: Who are some of your inspirations?

Goh: Musicians (such as Egberto Gismonti, Astor Piazzola, J.S. Bach, Paco De Lucia), family, friends, and people in general.

Enterprise: Explain the power of music.

Goh: This is different for each of us, and is very personal. Although the power is not tangible, it has the possibility of moving us in the deepest manner just like the words of a well written poem.

Enterprise: Describe the type of music you do.

Goh: "A unique blend of jazz, rock, Western classical music, infused
with Asian soundscapes alongside Balkan rhythms."

Enterprise: Explain the type of effect you have on your listeners at a gig.

Goh: This depends on the event quite a bit. I do not have a set program, and there is much improvisation that takes part in the creative process. However, one thing I always make effort to do is to give something to the audience that they will be able to take back with them. We go out, and we come to be a part of the experience in hope to receive positive energy in return.

Enterprise: What is your mission as a musician?

Goh: To remind myself and others of the beautiful things about our blue globe. A good example coming from me would be long black hair of a Japanese Beauty, which may be quite strenuous to find these days; however not impossible because they are still out there.

Enterprise: What is the story behind "Hitori"?

Goh: In 2005, I was invited to an international festival in Mexico where I was initially expecting to go to with my brother, Kai Kurosawa (Warr & bass guitarist), who performs with me in Sharp Three (www.sharpthree.com). When I found out that the festival was only going to have me "alone" (or, "hitori" in Japanese) rather than the two of us, I decided that I needed a solo guitar work that was going to be lively, exciting, and most importantly groovy without the help and support of my brother who is a groove machine, or anyone else but myself alone.

Enterprise: What's next for Goh Kurosawa?

Goh: This March/April '07, I will be doing my first solo tour of Japan & Taiwan. Let me have fun with that first, and then I will move on to the next.

For more information on Goh, you can visit him on the web at www.happysad.org/goh.

Energize your body and activate the creative side of your brain all in one shot with "Aronas" by Aronas. Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, for a limited time, you get to go to two destinations with one fill up. Act now to get that audible inspiration needed to get through the rest of the day.

Although we are just joking about the limited time thing, we do hope that you listen, enjoy, and repeat as needed.

"Aronas"
Aronas

This year has brought an exciting new adventure for my cousin, Madelyn Shackelford Washington, and two other glorious women. This winter quarter at California State University Los Angeles, she has had the pleasure of starting the CSULA Women's Trio with two other grad students: Erica Maresh and Meghan Boswell Carungcong. The project has been a lot of hard work and insane fun for them, and this Friday they are giving a recital on campus.

Come enjoy a night of Madrigals, Spirituals, and other twentieth-century works.

WHEN: Friday March 9, 2007

TIME: 6pm

WHERE: In the Music Hall at California State University, Los Angeles

NOTE: The majority of the concert is accapella and the show is not too long (about 45 minutes) so please come on time.

What state of mind would you like to travel to?

Relaxed?
Listen to "Requiem for the Magi" by Peter Hawkes



Creative?
Listen to "Rain Dance" by Joseph Moore



Empowered?
Listen to "Life isn't Easy" by Julia Keenan



Peaceful and Loving?
Listen to "Heartbeats" by J. Curtis Reed



Energetic?
Listen to "Love in a Mason Jar" by Chillin Room

No matter how you may feel, music can always improve your state of mind. And the best part about it, is that there are no harmful side effects and you can fill up on it as much as you like.

And remember, you can always listen to these and more great audios on our AF Radio. Located on the top right of our page.

"Lazy"
Chewy

Have you been working hard and feel as though you deserve the right to lay in bed all day today and do absolutely nothing? Well if that is the case, "Lazy" by Chewy is just for you.

"Women of Hope"
Morley
Destination: Utopia

Press Play to listen now

WOMEN OF HOPE music and lyrics by Morley Kamen

They stood together under a tree
In tall grass on TV
Telling the world their story
We will be left to wander and fade away
Soldiers came and took our husbands at the break of day
We will live on then fade away
Soldiers came and killed our children at the break of day

Women of hope women of change women of war and pain
I believe the almighty knows each and every one by your name
Women of hope women of change women of love, joy, no shame
You got something this life can never take away

Running through the darkness of night with her child by her side
O lord won't you give them a shinning armor of light,
O lord won't you give them a shinning armor of light
Daybreak brings the sign of new life, with the power to stand
Crossing the border she said you will grow free on this land

Women of hope women of change women of war and pain
I can feel your power in these words she said:
If you're feeling helpless, help someone
If you're feeling helpless, help someone

Aung San Suu Kyi
living under house arrest
for her peaceful protest
Under house arrest, for her peaceful protest
When her people ask her, for a message she said

If you're feeling helpless, help someone
If you're feeling helpless, help someone
If you're feeling helpless, help someone
If you're feeling helpless, help someone

Women of hope women of change women of war and pain
I believe the almighty knows each and every one by your name

Hi there Acoustic Fuel,

Just wanted to say hi! Love Faith's song... very uplifting!

Have a great day,
dv-

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Faith Rivera's song "Women of Today" was the featured song on last week's AF Daily Refill. It was the first song selected in honor of Women's History Month.

What: Steps for Living Cabaret
When: Tuesday May 9, 2007 @ 7PM
Where: Duplex NY
Reservations: 212-255-5438

For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/imtooyoungforthis

Oh, boy!!! Since changing my clock ahead on Sunday, I have yet to catch up to the new time! If you are feeling the so called loss of an hour like me, I recommend listening to “Into the Machine” by Michael Gabriel. It will give you the the energy you need to get up and out the door in minutes.

Michael Gabriel
"Into the Machine"

This week we featured "Women of Hope" by singer/songwriter Morley in honor of Women's History Month. Here is one of the comments that we received.

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Re: If you are feeling helpless, help someone

Dear AF:

I agree! If you are feeling helpless - help someone else!

Be Blessed!

Musically Yours,
Brenda A.

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If you've missed this week's Refill, you can check it out here:
"Women of Hope" - Daily Refill for the week of March 13, 2007

Most people think of creativity as the next big idea. But really we are all creative day in and out. From looking for ways to appear busy at our desk, when we are actually trying to sleep, to coming up with ways to get home with out hitting traffic, it is all a part of being creative.

So we just want to help you get into your creative process by recommending audio such as "Arb" by Cristian Huepe. This Electronic/Dance track maybe just what you need to help come up with the way to fool your boss or help route your way home in time for dinner.

"Arb"
Cristian Hupe

HAPPY SATURDAY!!!! GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!!!
Oh you need a little help with that? Well you stopped by the place for that.

Push play to hear "Today" by Caldwell Shine, an up tempo groove that will leave you "feeling high with no lows today" - Caldwell Shine

Title: "Today"
Artist: Caldwell Shine

get it To Go here

Today is the first day of Spring. And Acoustic Fuel wants to give you a little "Spring Fever" by Monika Herzig to help stimulate you for what every it is you will be doing today.

Yeah that was a pretty broad statement but we just wanted to make sure we covered everyone doing everything.......

"Spring Fever"
Monika Herzig

For the Month of March, we are recognizing Women's History Month and are featuring some of the most empowering songs told by the women who created them.

So far with "Women of Today" by Faith Rivera and Morley's "Women of Hope" we've gotten off to a good start and have had a great response. Of course my journey to find these songs has been fun, but it really has been challenging...

...And we are still looking for a few more. So, please if you or if any one you know has written a great song that would fit, please contact me at 818.932.0081.

Get energized from the beat. Become creative through the melody. And kick out negative thoughts by listening and repeating the chorus. "Little Black Crow" by divineMAGgees will certainly help you to do one of the above if not all depending on your desired mood.

Listen and Repeat as needed.

"Little Black Crow"
divineMAGgees

Feeling stressed? No worries. As always we have just the thing to help you to relax. Winter Moon by Rhonda Lorence. So push play, close your eyes, deep breath, and exhale. Repeat as needed.

Winter Moon
Rhonda Lorence

Last Saturday we wanted you to be able walk out the door feeling good, upbeat, and energized. And this Saturday is no different. Yeap that is right we are keeping the pace going with another up tempo track.

So listen once, twice, heck as many times as needed to "Sundown" by Zach to help get your day started in high gear.

Sundown
Zach

Soon you will be able to buy some Acoustic Fuel and take it with you. And this week we will be beta testing our new store and invite you to participate.

The first 100 customers will also receive a FREE copy of "The Tour" on CD, Acoustic Fuel's new compilation, when you make a purchase of $5 or more.

STAY TUNED for more details!