Episode 214: Crazy Train

This week's theme from OZZY OSBOURNE! ~ Be broadcasted worldwide, win recording and management contracts, win CASH, get PAID to play, compete with the top Indie bands at Paramount Studios in Hollywood…oh my!!…what am I talking about? I’m talking about the Indie Music Assault contest and you can take part in it and win prizes that’ll change your life!

Another hot topic in the portion of Fame Games called Indie Insider Information.

PLUS! Special Dedication goes to: Stars Go Dim; Fame Games Countdown: Songs For You Ex! and Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to Track of the Month Winner - "Our Generation" by OLIVER PIGOTT!

213 Track of the Week Winners: Dalton from Franklin, USA with "Life Afraid"

Listen and find out if they can do it again!

THE CONTENDERS

• ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, USA with “Snap Your Fingers” –World
• THE SANDERSON PITCH from MANCHESTER, UK with “Inside Your Head” –Adult Alternative
• TWO SPOT GOBI from BRIGHTON, UK with “Innocent” – Pop
• MIDORI AND AUDIOCLIQUE from SANTA ROSA, CA USA with “Rock, Paper, Scissors” – Rock G
  

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

Much love,
dj crier, Paul, Graham, Jake, Lexy & Sid

xxxxx

Semifinal: 214

Who would you put your money on? Will dj crier regain her title in the betting pool or will Jake reign as the champion once again! Listen to today's excellent show and hear who you think should make it to tomorrow's final!!

With so much great music in today's Semifinal, it's impossible to tell!! Will Armen keep his number 1 spot? Is Terry Thomas (a favorite of Graham's) finally going to make his first final? Who will challenge last week's winner Dalton? You'll have to tune in to find out!!

Have you guessed the theme tune for this week yet? This week's clues include: "Crazy," "Train," and "Ozzy Osbourne." Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and get a special dedication on Friday's show! Maybe Lexy will send you lots of kisses too! Email your answer to contest@famegamesradio.com

Today's artists included:

My Passion

Clint Crisher

The Sanderson Pitch

Against Grace

Midori and Audioclique

Character Nine

Terry Thomas

All Day Sucker

We Are the Mighty

Two Spot Gobi

After the Ice

Armen

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Qualifier Show: Wednesday 215Q

Derek Stroker instantly got us all in a good mood today, even Graham! "That's the way to start a show."

But, there were also some lemons in the bunch today as teenager Jake Waby was "not getting it" with a few songs in today's show. But you'll have to listen because something happened in today's Qaulifier Show that has never happened ever at Fame Games!

Have you guessed the theme tune for this week yet? Today's clue: "Ozzy Osborne." (Clues so far have included "Crazy" and "Train"). It's sooo easy! Come on, just type in the three words into Google to see what comes up! Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and get a special dedication on Friday's show! Maybe dj crier will send you lots of kisses too! Email your answer to contest@famegamesradio.com

A big thanks goes out to all the fantastic featured reviewers who every day, tear themselves away from their job and do something much more rewarding...discovering great new music: HonestAngel, 335, Cong, ChocolateBubbles, SoulSista, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs, Studioboss, Philw44, Tinkerbella, and KenMorrison! Here's what one of them had to say, ‘‘This song grabs you right away!! Hell yeah! This is my 3rd listen, so tight, so on everything in it´s place...fantastic!!"

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

DEREK STROKER

AGAINST GRACE

RONNIE AKA BHAKTI RASA

GRAND FURY

ADY HALL

DEACON

LAURIE MCCLAIN

BOMBCHELLE

ALTERED STATE

RANJAN D

THE CRAZY MAJORITY

LOOK I´M A GHOST

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Qualifier Show: Tuesday 215Q

The lineup on the Tuesday Fame Games show was filled with Effigy winners and nominees which made for an exciting show!

Were any tracks are worthy of being on your playlist? Was Sid impressed with The Sanderson Pitch? Did A'tris and No Second Troy score a green light?

How well do you know the "classic" songs? Can you guess this week's theme tune? Today's clue: "Train." (Monday's clue was "Crazy.") Make sure you tune in to Wednesday's show to get the last clue! Be the first to guess the mystery theme tune and get a special dedication on Friday's show!

A big thanks goes out to all the featured reviewers: 335, Studioboss, Ken Morrison, HonestAngel, Chocolatebubbles, Hard2Pleez, Thumbs, BMT, SoulSista, LEFTYINCC, youngbrown and KatieSakki! Here's what one of them had to say, ¨Hey, when I listened to this song, near the ending got really great and I was like woooow! You need that kind of feeling throughout the song, because at the beginning I wasn’t sure, but near the end I was SOLD! I LOVE this!"

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

MELLOW DOWN EASY

FUNKMATA

JOHNATHAN POSEY

FINDING JIMMY HOFFA

BIG HERK

EPYLLION

THE SANDERSON PITCH

GUY BARNES

DIESEL PHOENIX

A´TRIS

STACI MARLO

NO SECOND TROY

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Qualifier Show: Monday 215Q

Only 2 bands impressed DJ Sid Olivera! Was it a case of "first for worst, best for last" on today's show? We will tell you one thing though, Armen impressed the Fame Games panel once again!

Lexy was comparing artists to her Dad...was she talking about Twaang? And food seemed to be on the brain of all of us in the studio today, there were mushrooms, Polish pancakes, cherries, and cauliflower flying all over the place!!!

How well do you know the "classic" songs? Can you guess this week's theme tune? Today's clue: "Crazy." Make sure you tune in to Tuesday and Wednesday shows to get more clues!

A big thanks goes out to all of our ROCK STAR reviewers: KenMorrison, Chocolatebubbles, HonestAngel, Hard2Pleez, 335, Robin, Studioboss, Soulsista, beegee, DJSunBeat, lauraswains, Ricky, KatieSakkie, Thumbs and ChantelleWhite! Here's what one of them had to say, “Great band. Every song´s a winner. Always witty and never predictable. Certainly never boring. Sounding a little like Fastball here, which I love loads. Great band.”

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show! They include:

ALL DAY SUCKER
NATASHA DUARTE
DAVID 9

SHIVA

ARMEN

SYMPATHY F

BRIAN DUNN
WE ARE THE MIGHTLY
JESSE ROMIGH
RICHARD O'BRIEN

TWAANG

DALTON

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009 Cowell Factor

Now I was going to mention three American Idol contestants who sang really badly this week and STILL somehow made it into the top 12……but I won’t. I can find better singers on Fame Games – and I do.

My first pick of the week from the Fames Games Talent Bank is Armen – and his fusion of hip-hop and R&B is just so infectious - and I love the whole spiritual vibe that’s going on.
Someone else I really like is Jason Adamo – I just love his voice – this boy can really sing. I so wish you were in idol this year…And now I’ve probably depressed you haven’t I?

Now talking of self-belief - What does Simon say this week? – well first off (IF you ARE an Idol fan – which I know DJ Crier is..secretly) – Simon says, "I think when we put the final 12 together, you will see more personality, this year.’ Oh Yea??? – OK….if you say so. And finally, I asked him what was that weird story about you wanting to have your body frozen when you died? Did he have anything to say? You’ll have to listen to find out!

So listen up - My advice to last year’s idol winner David Cook is enjoy your fame while it lasts because Ruben Studdard and Clay Aitken are the latest victims to be dropped by their record labels. Sadly they join an ever increasing list including Blake Lewis, Katharine McPhee and Bo Bice – How does that happen? Well…..Bad management comes to mind.So I couldn’t help but wonder – When you have had the biggest platform in the world and been watched by over 40 million people - What goes wrong?

So my question is – Once you have experienced that level of fame - What DOES it takes to stay on top?

Well, one look at the top money earners last year – tells its own story. The big money is in touring. The Billboard figures for 2008 show that Madonna tops the list of high rollers earning $242 million! But let’s face it, the top earners have been around for decades and have a huge fanbase.

So…build YOUR own fanbase.

The download stars of today – artists like Just Jack and Gnarls Barclay, had already built a massive fan base online. But if you look at these artists today – guess what? They are now on major labels – WELL what a surprise. The major labels will always come knocking – once they sniff talent – moreover , if they can see you have done most of the work by building a ready made audience – you surely have a bigger chance of getting signed. So go for it.

And if you wanna argue this? – be my guest – just email me at tony@famegamesradio.com - And Lets talk!

The Cowell Factor

If you've only got ONE shot at FAME you might as well get it right!!

The Global Breakthrough Chart (212 Edition part 2)

Did Armen hold his number 1 spot on this week's countdown! Listen to the conclusion of The Global Breakthru Chart NOW!!!

This show includes The Cowell Factor with Tony Cowell as well as songs 10 all the way down to number1!

Don't forget to listen to the first part of this week's countdown where 3 new song entries made the chart! Will it be one of your favorites?

Listen to DJ Sid Olivera, DJ Crier and songwriter/producer Paul Sedkowski countdown this week's Top 20 Fame Games tracks! The tracks are selected based soley on votes, making this chart based on MERIT!

Last Week's No. 1 Track

ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA USA with his HIP-HOP/WORLD track "Birthday Suit"


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The Global Breakthrough Chart (212 Edition part 1)

Three new song entries in part 1 of this weeks indie countdown! Who are they? Listen to part one now!

This show includes the first of two Cowell Factors with Tony Cowell as well as the songs 11-20!

Don't forget to listen to the conclusion in part 2 which includes the second Cowell Factor with Tony Cowell, and hear all the latest gossip on today's talent shows as well as Tony's Fame Games picks for the week!

Listen to DJ Sid Olivera, DJ Crier and songwriter/producer Paul Sedkowski countdown this week's Top 20 Fame Games tracks! The tracks are selected based soley on votes, making this chart based on MERIT!

Last Week's No. 1 Track

ARMEN from NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA USA with his HIP-HOP/WORLD track "Birthday Suit"


Let us know what you think of our Global Breakthrough Chart show! it's a RADICAL idea and it's just what music needs!


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