SMI Radio Ep.46 On Demand: Global Heat / Bob Tomberg (MANW) and Jessica Latshaw

On the latest episode of SMI Radio, I feature three wonderful guests doing great things with music as their vehicle…

Last December, My Seattle Night Out  held the Jammin’ Challenge at Seattle’s Hard Rock Cafe. Eight bands were chosen by fans to compete in two semi final rounds. After an amazon evening of entertaining and eclectic music, Northwest Hip Hop, R&B and Soul outfit, Global Heat was chosen the winner.  As a result, the band will be perform this Saturday night, January 14th at Big Daddy’s in Woodinville as part of the lineup for Play It Forward II.

Proceeds from the event and online donations will go to benefit Music Aid Northwest and Music Matters.  

I caught up with members, Rob, Lateef and Marvin to talk about the band’s origins and sound as well as the gig this weekend.

In the second half of the show, I speak with Music Aid Northwest President, Bob Tomberg,  Bob talks about Play it Forward II and the Washington House Bill 1329  that raises funds for special license plates benefiting music education and Music Matters. You can read a piece I wrote about it by clicking the below link.

Music Matters license plates available January 3rd

If you are not able to attend the Play It Forward II Show, you will be able to see it streaming live.

In the third segment, I speak to Jessica Latshaw, a wonderfully talented singer / songwriter out of New York City. Her uplifting viral music video with over 900,000 views has captured the hearts of over 900 should across the globe.  We talk about how the video has impacted her and the positive impact that the video has had on others and why.

We were honored and proud to debut the studio recording of the number performed in the video titled, “Ain’t My Friend” The song will be available later this week on iTunes.  and Amazon.com

To find out a little more about Jessica and see the video you can scroll down below or go here.  

Also, you can read a piece that I wrote about her and the video on examiner.com by clicking the below link.

Jessica Latshaw warms hearts in a New York minute (Video)

You can listen to the interview by clicking on the player below or downloading to your mobile device…

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Not only is he a multi-media journalist, he is also an accomplished musician. He is the founder of SMI and drives the creative look, feel and branding for the publication. His years of writing, arranging, and performing live music in a variety of genres inform his ability to communicate the message and the mechanics of music. Roth’s work on SMI reflects his philosophy that music is the universal language, and builds community. He believes it has the power to unite people of every race, religion, gender, and persuasion.

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