A picture is worth a thousand words, but if you really want to evoke a memory of a distant land, the smells and tastes are sometimes even better. We’ve picked some great foodie gifts for the person in your life (or yourself) who loves to travel.
TasteTV and the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS announced that Xavier Toscano, “Runaway” is the EDM/Dance Award Winner for the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS .
His newest single “Runaway” finds the balance between contemporary and timeless. From a production perspective, Xavier delivers a song that throbs, bounces, and weaves as well as anything on the airwaves. At its core, it is a song that is built on a foundation of mesmerizing beats and rhythms while spreading an enticing melody over the top.
It’s not just in the studio that Xavier Toscano exhibits this kind of passion. He’s quickly becoming known in the Bay Area as an artist whose live show delivers an energy that can only come from a performer who wholeheartedly believes in every word, every hit, and every note. One challenge when making music videos is to find a way to capture the natural energy of an artist and translate it to the camera. In the Benjamin Jones-directed video for “Runaway,” Xavier carries the pop music torch and brings down the house with an electrifying performance.
“Runaway” is a good bet to run away with the hearts and minds of viewers! A wild array of visuals combining live action and enhanced CGI footage takes Xavier from one man to a full compliment of pop star presence. Each verses features the camera on the inside of a square, each panel simultaneously featuring Xavier in his element, performing for an eager audience on the other side of the camera. Much like the energy of the song cannot be contained, Xavier explodes outside of the box for each chorus. The panels give way to a single Xavier dissolving into a blue and purple gradient like a cloud of stardust. The energy of this track is a bona fide banger that will connect with eyes and ears across the spectrum!
The MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS show takes place in one of San Francisco’s unique music venues, Neck of the Woods, and is an amazing evening bringing together music videos, musician appearances, fans, and of course music video awards.
Tickets for the event are available on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-california-music-awards-2017-tickets-38854277189
and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MusicCaliforniaVideoAwards/
The MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS are an offshoot of TasteTV’s music television series for the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country, “MUSIC CALIFORNIA”. Reaching over 2.5 million households on PBS-affiliate station KRCB, MUSIC CALIFORNIA brings a festival of West Coast music to California viewers. The series includes featured music videos and interviews from California-based bands, artists, and musicians. More at www.TasteTV.com/music-california
Official sponsors of the “MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS” include: Clubcard Printing and more.
Artist bio Courtesy of Hip Video Promo
It’s always good to have a go-to list of wines that you can use as gifts, or when you’re in the mood to gift yourself. This selection of California reds has pleased the palates of the TasteTV team, and we believe it will please yours.
TasteTV and the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS announced that Austin David, “Find Me a New Way” is the Best Eye (Cinematography) Award Winner for the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS.
“Find Me A New Way” is three minutes of pure California party music at its best, and it’s sure to establish Austin David as a performer to watch. We’d say that it isn’t too late in the year for a song like this, but the truth is, whenever “Find Me A New Way” is playing, the sun is shining.
Why are we so confident? It’s because “Find Me A New Way” has everything that makes modern California pop a commercial and creative force: an instantly-winning melody inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s classics, an inspirational lyric that doubles as a call to the dancefloor, a winning, impassioned, rhythmically compelling vocal performance by Austin David, and production that nods to – but is not defined by – EDM. This is a track that demands visual accompaniment, and director Chad Schollmeyer has paired it with a clip that underscores its strengths and amplifies its feel-good mood. Schollmeyer, like David, is a new face in California pop; also like David, he’s got the talent that’s bound to get him noticed. Nothing raw about that talent, either – these two artists arrive fully developed and ready to thrill the pop audience.
Just like the song, the video for “Find Me A New Way” emphasizes the liberating effect of transitions. In Schollmeyer’s clip, we never know exactly where we are: on a ranch?, near the beach?, at a villa on a Caribbean island? The scene changes happen seamlessly, just as Austin David’s on-camera quick-changes – manually assisted by a trio of female dancers – seem to defy limitations of time and space. One thing is always true, though: wherever Austin David and his friends go, the sun is always shining, and a party is right around the corner. Sometimes it’s the dancers who bring the celebration – one complete with streamers and confetti blown at the camera. More often, it’s Austin David himself, whose exuberance and joy fill every frame.
The MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS show takes place in one of San Francisco’s unique music venues, Neck of the Woods, and is an amazing evening bringing together music videos, musician appearances, fans, and of course music video awards.
Tickets for the event are available on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-california-music-awards-2017-tickets-38854277189
and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MusicCaliforniaVideoAwards/
The MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS are an offshoot of TasteTV’s music television series for the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country, “MUSIC CALIFORNIA”. Reaching over 2.5 million households on PBS-affiliate station KRCB, MUSIC CALIFORNIA brings a festival of West Coast music to California viewers. The series includes featured music videos and interviews from California-based bands, artists, and musicians. More at www.TasteTV.com/music-california
Official sponsors of the “MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS” include: Clubcard Printing and more.
Finding a good gift can sometimes be a mind-bending chore, especially if it is jewelry. If this is true for you, then maybe it is time to take inspiration from celebrities.
TasteTV and the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS announced that Meresha, “Enter The Dreamland” is one of the Viewers Choice Award Winners for the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS.
The Viewers Choice Awards were voted on by viewers, fans and social media followers, and share the honor among the Top 6 vote-getters.
Young indie singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Meresha takes her influence from the likes of Robert Plant, Joss Stone, Freddie Mercury, Hayley Williams, James Blake, Prince, and Björk.
With a handful of music videos under her belt already, Meresha’s music has reached the Billboard Top 40 charts three times already, as well as being aired in many countries, including on various MTV properties. “New Revolution” held the #1 spot for an indie song on US radio for an entire month, and in December 2016 she was named the #6 global emerging artist on Billboard’s Next Big Sound. Recently, she’s been featured on Spotify’s Discover Weekly and Release Radar playlists, as well as on iTunes.
Meresha newest EP is called “Enter the Dreamland.” She partnered with multi-Grammy winner Joe Chiccarelli for the EP, and for the title track’s music video she once again worked with five time MTV VMA nominee David Rousseau (Pitbull, Magic!, Enrique Iglesias, LMFAO, Christian Aguilera, Lil’ Wayne). The “Enter the Dreamland” music video was filmed in Los Angeles and Malibu. The video opens with Meresha singing and performing in the basin of the Los Angeles River, when suddenly a door appears. She opens the door, and is transported to a secluded spot on the beach- a small slice of paradise, as the waves crash onto the sand and a gentle breeze blows through her signature purple hair.
Artist bio source: Hip Video Promo