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( cont'd from listen) Bertucci's Story
is Not Yet Done
Though Jimi never got the kind of stardom that he deserved, he
remains a hardworking and respected international musician. He
continually tours and occasionally releases new albums, such
as 2002's “Through the Eyes of Vincenzo.”
And while his music is mostly rock or power pop, Bertucci has
also released New Age albums under the name Natopus. There truly
is very little that Bertucci cannot do, and fans of power pop
owe it to themselves to check out his diverse and always exciting
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 Building Futures
(cont'd from)...His father, Enrico,
had given up a comfortable career as a police officer in Rome
to pursue the girl of his dreams who had migrated to Canada.
He set sail for the new country knowing only that she was somewhere
in Toronto with her friend Maria. Washing dishes for over six
months in a small restaurant located on University Avenue, he
would ask every customer who came in if they ever recalled such
a girl. Eventually he would find his love picking tobacco in
the Hamilton area where they were reunited.
St. Anne's Catholic School doesn't quite ring golden bells for
Mancinelli. At a very young age whatever trust for the habit
that had once been there quickly began to slide when a nun kicked
him in the shin. "It hurt so bad I had an accident. I remember
running home to change my underwear so my mom wouldn't know I
had gotten into trouble at school," explained Joe. He continued
to reflect on another incident when he got the strap for whistling.
"Some of those nuns were tough and simply terrible. I would
never tolerate that kind of behavior from teachers towards my
kids today." By the time Joe entered high school the landscape
had changed. The family was now living in the suburban area of
Hamilton that catered to middle class Italians known as Sherwood
Heights. His love for sports had him on the track relay and cross
country teams as well as playing soccer. "Because of my
slight frame I gravitated more towards these types of activities."
I had heard so much about his paintings and aspirations to be
an artist that when I asked my next question, "Can we talk
about your artwork Joe?" I could see the expression on his
face suddenly change to one of excitement. It was Ms.Ciancone
a young and attractive elementary schoolteacher, who first noticed
Joe's potential with brushes and pencils. "I had thought
about becoming an animator and in fact attended Sheridan College,
a school known for its art programs." His passion for art
has remained. Like so many artists it's an escape from the realities
that sometime constrict the mind. Cosmo Mannella, Business Manager
for LiUNA, sat in on our informal interview and expressed his
admiration for Joe's art. "He gifted me with a great piece
he had painted of the square in Serra San Bruno, the one of the
soldier and the bird. It was breathtaking" "added Cosmo."
I now paint for friends and family when I find the time,"
Joe said. After graduating from McMaster University his dreams
to become an artist quickly began to vaporize...his words. In
and around 1977 a new frontier entered Joe's life, the age of
computers. His first job was at a...(read
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 Toronto Center Island
1972 This was one of the bands first big concerts and to their
surprise, the crowd went nuts. I recall these four guys on stage
with no shirts on and painted art on their chests and faces.
They reminded me of warrior indians ready for battle and perhaps
they were. They climbed on their instruments an0 began the mighty
roars of melodic thunder. I was blown away. I could feel the
energy come off that stage as if it were a raging ball of fire.
This band was hot. I was taken by the lily pad review the Toronto
Star gave them. Was the writer blind and deaf. Although the words
were kind, the reviewer missed the purpose of this atomic fusion
that we just witnessed. I have never been to a concert with this
many people, what an experience. Anyway read what the Star had
to say.The Toronto
Star newspaper wrote. "The most impressive group of the
day was Captain Midnite, four-man, Toronto-based band, formerly
known as Just Us. They were impressive because they put everything
they had into their music, going from song to the next without
a break never allowing the audience to come down. " Toronto Star. |
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Jimi at the Center Island
Concert. There was so much energy coming of the stage, that one
would be crazy not to feel that monster sound filling the air.
Unfortunately the band would have to change their name...a legal
thing with the Captain Midnite comic. |
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 PARIS FRANCE - Salvatore
Vincenzo Bertucci was born in Santa Monica, California. He began
collecting shells at the age of two when he would run on the
sandy beaches of Malibu. His love of skate-boarding and playing
the guitar also began at a very young age in Orange County, where
his pop-rocker dad owned an Italian restaurant. Turi, as he is
known to family and friends, resides in San Francisco and is
currently studying International Business at the American Business
School in Paris. For the past few years SVB has been traveling
the world with his companion camera, capturing the rhythms of
the streets. His photography is pure truth, the moments captured
in perfect time, like an unforgettable melody that plays continuously
in your head. Salvatore explores his subject with more than his
eyes. He absorbs the message of his composition, clearly defining
the end results. jimib.com is proud to showcase the works of
Salvatore V. Bertucci. To contact the artist to commission a
project please email us at morethanjustmusic@jimib.com
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 If No ONe Is Listening - Words and Music by:
Jimi Bertucci. - We had a very strict rule in our house, be a
good listener. The communication airwaves have taken on a multitude
of directions so that we can get the message across. The days
of ho hum, not getting through to people, has become a Jurassic
excuse catering to the lazy, complacent, I don't need to get
hip with the times, gringos. Music has always been a strong force
in pounding a message to even those refusing to hear it. Billboards
are the large, subliminal, postcards that have you thirsting
for one of those bigger than life, erotic, bossomy blondes with
bright white teeth. If no one is listening then it tells me you
are not being verbal enough, metaphorically speaking of course.
Songs have a way of meandering and taking on a life of their
own. The idea can begin with a simple thought and before you
know it the concept reaches new heights. Determination has to
breathe, allowing moments of freedom to pass through the dark
tunnels of obscurity. Recognition of one's self-limitations is
just that. The listening uncovers the doubts that cling to unresolved
matters. Whether you shout or whisper and no one is listening
the echo of your words will linger through time and space and
eventually be heard. (read about bb gabor
and jimi) |
 MALIBU CA
- Mary Frampton was born in San Bernardino,
California, famous for Route 66. Her father owned a small newspaper
called El Sol and her mother was an accommplished sculptor. Mary
began taking pictures at a very young age with a Brownie and
eventually some of her photos were being used in the high school
weekly paper at San Bernardino High. She believed, even then,
that she would apply her talents in the changing scene of photo
journalism. She would go on to College and study advertising
and journalism. She started her professional photo career at
the San Bernardino Sun, a newspaper that covered the Inland Empire.
She would forward some of her works to the Los Angeles Times
through APWire and the Times would often publish her photos.
After working for a brief period in the public relations office
of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, she landed a job as a writer and
photographer at the Santa Monica Outlook, a trendy newspaper
with opinionated stories. By this time her work was receiving
great recognition by all the major papers in the Los Angeles
area. She decided to approach the Times with her portfolio and,
because they were already using her pictures, they did not hesitate
to hire her as a full time employee. That was in 1956. During
her employment with the Times she photographed Presidents, rock
stars, movie stars and some memorable events that have become
a staples in LA. In 1987 Mary retired from the Times but she
continues to express herself with what she does best...taking
pictures. Mary passed away on Dec 29th 2006. My friend will be
missed. ( click on photographers pic ) n |
 ARIZONA - John R Rowlands Music and photography came together on September
26th 1960 in Ottawa Canada when 50s international rock and roll
star Brenda Lee came to sing for her fans. John Rowlands, a 13
year old teenager who lived in a part of Ottawa called 'Manor
Park' was a big fan of the popular recording artist. With an
advance on his 10 cents a week allowance, money made from his
77 drop morning paper route, and cash made from helping the local
milkman he bought a ticket to the Brenda Lee Show. Sensing that
it was a long shot that she might ever be his girlfriend he took
along his father's camera, a single roll of film and 12 very
large flash bulbs. It was likely the only way he would ever take
her home. Brenda's guest appearance on the Perry Como show a
week earlier and the anticipation of seeing her in person made
it easier to force his way through the packed crowd to the lip
of the stage.He was not disappointed as he watched and listened,
loaded the bulbs one at a time and flashed his way through her
show and the only 12-exposure Kodak 127 film he had. In those
days the family camera might take a year to fill a single roll
with images but this night was more than special.When Brenda
left the stage and the house lights rose the crowd headed towards
the exits. No security team, no small police force to speed you
towards the door as soon as physically possible. When the show
was over everyone left. Rowlands followed his peers as they headed
through the seating towards the exits until he saw a sign in
a hallway that would change his life. It read "Brenda Lee
and the Casuals" and it was their dressing room. Without
a moments thought he walked down the hall and knocked on the
door not knowing what to expect...(read more) ( click on photographers
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 SANTA
BARBARA
- Deborah Samuel is
a photo-based artist who has exhibited her work extensively in
Canada, the United States and internationally. Her photographs
are in the collections of the Royal Ontario Museum, the Winnipeg
Art Museum and the Santa Barbara Art Museum, as well as in several
private and corporate collections. Her work has earned numerous
awards. She has lectured and led photography workshops throughout
North America. Samuel also worked for many years as a commercial
photographer in the music and fashion industries, and as an editorial
photographer for such magazines as GQ, Esquire, Rolling Stone,
Spin, LA Style, Entertainment Weekly and Musician. One of the
most highly sought-after commercial photographers in Canada,
she has shot numerous album covers and has directed more than
60 music videos.Samuel was born in Vancouver, Canada, and raised
in Toronto, Canada, and Ireland. She currently lives with her
husband and three dogs in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (click on photographers
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