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2nd Annual California Music Video Awards Winner: Do You Know Surrender

2nd Annual CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS WINNER

LYRICS AND VERSE CATEGORY: Do You Know Surrender , David Haerle , Director Sabrina Doyle

TasteTV Announces MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS Name and Brand Change

 

TasteTV is pleased to announce that it has changed the name of the annual MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS to the more all-encompassing CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS.

In addition, from now through October 31st it has also officially opened the awards to entries from film festival sites such as FilmFreeway and Without a Box, as well as those automatically entered by partner Hip Video Promo.

Do you love watching and listening to Music Videos? Do they help you find new music, and hear music that you follow? The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS celebrates music videos from some of the most exciting and creative musicians and artists with physical or thematic connections to the Golden State.

The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS event brings together music videos, musician appearances, live music, fans, and of course music video awards.

Previous awards events included appearances by award winning and nominated artists Xavier Toscano, The Christopher Brothers, Jon Mullane, Travis Marsh, Noodlez, Kaleigh, Austin David, Aaron Orbit, Maryama, TasteTV and more.

www.MusicalVideoAwards.com


ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS celebrate some of the most exciting and creative California-influenced music, musicians and artists. They honor great work and that California connection!

Entries do not need to be from a California artist, but must have a stated California connection (theme, location, artist, label, formal eductation, or etc.)

The awards were launched by TasteTV’s music television series, MUSIC CALIFORNIA. The MUSIC CALIFORNIA television series for the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country reaches over 2.5 million households on PBS-affiliate station KRCB. The program brings a festival of West Coast music to California viewers, and includes featured music videos and interviews from California-based bands, artists, and musicians.

The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS annual show takes place in one of San Francisco’s unique music venue, and is an amazing evening bringing together music videos, musician appearances, fans, and of course music video awards

www.MusicalVideoAwards.com

 

Noodlez, “Hey Little Mama”: MCVA Hip Hop Award Winner

TasteTV and the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS announced that Noodlez, “Hey Little Mama” is the Hip Hop Award Winner for the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS .

For his own effort, “Hey Little Mamma,” he’s reached into his deep well of talent and presented a more relaxing jam, one that borders as much in the r&b and soul genres as it does in the world of hip-hop. Of course, when the song is in full effect, those details don’t matter. What matters is that this is a song that encourages the viewer to close their eyes and just soak in the laid back vibes being offered up. And much like Noodlez was first brought to us in a supporting role, he has also brought in his own guest emcee, Mawf Peece. Together, they keep the vibrant Bay Area scene going strong with a jam that shows the true power of collaboration.

San Francisco is known for many things, maybe none more than the beautiful landscapes and scenery that seems to exist around every corner. In the new video for “Hey Little Mamma” Noodles takes his special lady on an unforgettable journey around the sites of the Bay Area. Strolling along the Embarcadero, catching the Coit Tower in the distance, and the sweeping beauty of the Marin Headlands all paint a perfect picture for Noodlez to show girl a lovely day on the town. And while Noodlez is engrossed in his moment, Mawf Peece holds down the fort (literally) with his own set of perfectly crafted melodies, delivered from an equally stunning set of locations, including the shores of the legendary Fort Point, underneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Teamwork makes the dream work!

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 USIC 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

Maryama, “Where The Mermaids Are”: MCVA Coolest Visual Effects Award Winner

TasteTV and the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS announced that Maryama, “Where The Mermaids Are” is the Coolest Visual Effects Award Winner for the USIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS .

Maryama has performed in prestigious international music festivals such as the Fajr International Music Festival and the Monterey Jazz Festival(student). She has competed and placed in the Iranian International Youth Competition in the Music Composition category, where she places as a semi-finalist, and in the Music Association of California Community Colleges’ Composition Competition where she placed 2nd in the state of California. She has won a Jazz Downbeat Award with ARC Advanced Vocal Jazz Ensemble. In 2016 she was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award and was the recipient of Iranian American Scholarship Fund in the music category. She has proudly composed pieces for prestigious groups such as Vox Musica Vocal Ensemble and was chosen as Girl Trip, MUZIC and London’s Student Pocket magazine’s artist of the month.

Maryama is proud to feature a multicultural and diverse group of musicians and tell a story of unity and peace. From underground music scene of Iran to big stages of Los Angeles, she has relied on music to show her power and influence as a woman and as an immigrant. You can hear this unique collection of stories in Maryama’s upcoming album “Where the Mermaids Are”(named after the single) which is mixed by 3 times Grammy Award winning Marc Urselli and Mastered by 3 times Grammy Award winning John Greenham.

Where The Mermaids Are” is a beautifully hypnotic track that seduces any of its listeners into a trance. The video is equally transformative with its impressive cinematic quality and show of artistic aptitude. Maryama can be seen drifting through a sea of purples, blues and reds while the worldly strums of a Setar and the enthralling quality of Maryama’s voice pulls you into a reverie. This video takes on the quality of the Sirens from Greek Mythology, and is equally as magnetic as the tale tells. The calming waters and the care-free attitude of the video’s dwellers will have its viewers heading to the beach at dawn to get lost in a million different sensations. The video is symbolic and a metaphor in itself which can take many different meanings depending on the listener. This gives the audience the power to be unique and have their own take on this sound visual world.

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

The Christopher Brothers, “The Girl Next Door”: MCVA Best Band or Group Award Winner

TasteTV and the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS announced that The Christopher Brothers, “The Girl Next Door” is the Best Band or Group Award Winner for the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS .

With over 420,000 Facebook fans under their belt, and a steadily growing fan base from all over the world, The Christopher Brothers are quickly breaking out of their mold of baby-faced rock and roll brothers and speeding towards full-fledged pop rock heartthrobs. Their chemistry comes naturally as siblings, but it is strongly reinforced by the countless stages they’ve shared over the years. The trio, Cameron, Charles, and Ethan, have built their brand the old fashioned way, through live performances all over the US and especially their home turf of southern California. In their new video for “The Girl Next Door” the band puts this flawless dynamic on full display with a fun and irreverent clip for audiences of all ages.

The band has hit the stage at venues such as the world famous Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy, LEGOLAND California, Six Flags Parks, shopping malls, and schools throughout the U.S., as well as opening for music legends Al Jarreau, Spyro Gyra and WAR at the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival. Their new full-length album, Dog Daze, exhibits their uncanny ability to blend an accessible pop sound with the urgency and conviction of alternative punk/rock attitude. All of this is rolled into one brilliant package in the MCVA award winning single for “The Girl Next Door” and the insanely infectious new music video.

Drawing wisely and effectively from the classic rock roll movies of the 60’s like Help!, A Hard Day’s Night, or Jailhouse Rock, “The Girl Next Door” is a fast-paced, black and white festival of fun. Inspired by true events in the boys’ lives, the video revolves around the new neighbor and the spell she has cast over them. They scramble and scheme for ways to get her attention, preparing a variety of pleasantries to leave on her stoop. Their ambitions pay off, seemingly, as the gift left on the doorstep have been taken. But have they been taken by the girl or by a rascal in their midst? A seemingly innocent rascal that fans of director Jared Sagal’s “The Young Ronaldo” video, that is…

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

Travis Marsh, “Don’t Call Me”: MCVA Best Love Song Award Winner

TasteTV and the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS announced that Travis Marsh, “Don’t Call Me” is  the Best Love Song Award Winner for the MUSIC CALIFORNIA VIDEO AWARDS.

Travis Marsh comes from Southern California, but don’t mistake him for a Los Angeles native: the singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist grew up in the town of Camarillo, about 45 minutes north of the city. Camarillo is an agricultural area, and without the distractions of an urban environment, Marsh says “There really isn’t much to do besides lock yourself in a room and play music all day.”

In an interview with AXS.com, Marsh said, “I’ve always viewed songwriters as the therapists for the public. I think a great songwriter is someone that has mastered the art of tapping into our deepest inner emotions and memories. They can bring you back to moments in your life and then they become a part of you.”

He takes influences from bands like The Eagles, Pink Floyd, and the Avett Brothers; stellar songwriters like Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams; and the old troubadours like Jackson Browne and Joni Mitchell. It’s a melting pot of styles that doesn’t fit into a single genre box, but sun-bleached California pop mixed with a heavy dose of desert country-rock comes close.

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 USIC 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