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Saturday, November 21, 2009

FG Breaking Music: Final Episode 244

A Road Less Traveled won Track of the Week for the 1st time last week with their first submission! Can they do it again this week against 5 more acts?! ~ This past Monday started a battle, 15 artists competing for 5 spots in this week's final. Listen NOW and find out which song is hailed the 244 Track of the Week!

ALSO in the Cowell Factor – hot behind-the-scenes X Factor gossip! America's spoken, they're boycotting Idol!

PLUS! Artist Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to the Track of the Month Winner - "Now That We're Fallin'" by Will Champlin!

243 Track of the Week Winners: A Road Less Traveled from Lubbock, TX with "Meant to Be"

THE CONTENDERS
  • ENNIS from ST JOHN’S, CANADA with “Cecilia”– Folk
  • GARETH ASHER from ATLANTA, GA USA with “Crave” – Rock G
  • HEATHER WIGGINS from NASHVILLE, TN USA with “Home” – Country
  • LOGAN from GLASGOW, SCOTLAND with “Something Else”– Rock H
  • EDIAN from LONDON, UK with “Bring Me To Life” – 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!!


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Quarterfinal: 245 pt 2

Listen NOW to part 2 of of the 245 Qualifier show! Did the panel warm up in the second round?

This second part you'll hear the second 12 tracks all found on-line at http://www.famegamesradio.com/. Go and vote or review your favorites to help this into this week's Semifinals!!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good

Part 2:
DAT BOY AIM, KRISTA HERRING, RICHARD O’BRIEN, VERTIGO, JACOB MERLIN, TAMALANEH, SARA KAMIN, ENUMA ELISH, LOGAN, KEEGAN SMITH & THE FAM, TWO SECONDS AWAY AND THEORY OF FLIGHT!


Go back and listen to part 1 and hear the songs you missed out on!

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Quarterfinal: 245 pt 1

Listen NOW to part 1 of of the 245 Qualifier show! Will the we find 5 tracks to automatically advance to the Semifinals?

This first part you'll hear the first 12 tracks found on-line at http://www.famegamesradio.com/. Go and vote or review your favorites to help this into this week's Semifinals!!

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

Part 1:
THE GOSTATION, GRAYSCALE, MARIA HELEN, A ROAD LESS TRAVELED, BARRY BRANDON, KIREINA, BRIAN WILTSEY, LAUREN MAZUR, UNKLE NANCY, CATHY MATARAZZO, CHRIS MORRISON AND RIBKAT & JOSYB!




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Semifinal 244: Friday PM

The multi-talented Clint Crisher has his sights set on Saturday's final, but first he has to take on the winner from the early edition! LISTEN NOW and find out who gets that last spot in the Final!
In the Friday AM show, Edian went against Dalton. That winner is now challenging Clint Crisher from Hollywood, CA with "Destiny." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Friday's Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the second act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!


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AND LISTEN & VOTE!
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For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com!


Enjoy the show!

Semifinal 244: Friday AM

It's another battle of the bands...and both has a good track record on Fame Games. Will it be: Edian or Dalton? The winner will move on in the competition and face Clint Crisher for a spot in Saturday's final! Listen NOW!
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In the Friday AM, it's a battle of the SuperContenders: from London, UK, Edian with "Bring Me to Life" facing off with Franklin, TN band Dalton with "Colder Days." You got them this far, but today the Fame Games panel will vote and the majority will go through to the PM show!

Check out this AM edition and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against Clint Crisher! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
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For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com!

Enjoy the show!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Semifinal 244: Thursday PM

Logan's tries again for a final spot on Saturday but first they'll challenge the winner from the early edition! Listen NOW and pick your favorite!
In the Thursday AM edition we heard Tamalaneh go head to head with Jacob Merlin. That winner is now challenging Logan from Glasgow, Scotland with "Something Else." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Thursday's Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the second act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/semi.asp?ed=244


For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com!

Enjoy the show!

Semifinal 244: Thursday AM

Thursday's Fame Games is too close to call! Will it be classy R&B singer Tamalaneh or the funky band Jacob Merlin? Listen and find out who will move on and face Scotland rockers, Logan!
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The 2 acts battling to win your vote and approval from the FG panel in the Thursday AM are Lansing, MI artist Tamalaneh with "Dance With Me Tonight" and from Portland, OR, Jacob Merin with "Muddy Right Foot." Your votes and reviews got them this far, now it's down to the Fame Games panel.

Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against Logan! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and advance to Saturday's Fame Games Final!!

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/semi.asp?ed=244


For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com!


Enjoy the show!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Semifinal 244: Wednesday PM

Can Courtney Dickinson get to her first final with her first submission? First she has to face off with the winner from today's earlier show! Listen NOW and pick your favorite!!

In the Wednesday AM show, Heather Wiggins went against Gareth Asher. That winner is now challenging Courtney Dickinson from Atlanta, GA from "Falter." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Wednesday's Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the second act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!


YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/semi.asp?ed=244

For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com!


Enjoy the show!

Semifinal 244: Wednesday AM

The soulful folk singer Krista Herring vs funky horn band Jacob Merlin. Listen now and pick your favorite. The winner will move on to the later show today and compete against To Arms Etc!!
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These are the 2 acts battling to win your vote and approval from the FG panel on the Wednesday AM show: from Nashville, TN, Heather Wiggins with "Home" and from Appleton, WI, Hindsight with "My World." The decision remains in the hands of the Fame Games panel! The majority vote goes on to the PM edition.

Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against, Courtney Dickinson. The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!


YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
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For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com





Enjoy the show!

Fame Games Breaking Music LIVE: 244 Tue

Check out the 244 Tuesday Semifinal LIVE!

Watch and find out who earns the 2nd of 5 spots for the Saturday 244 final in this LIVE Fame Games Breaking Music moment!

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Semifinal 244: Tuesday PM

Chix 6 are back with their killer ballad but is it good enough? First they have to take on the winner from today's earlier show! Listen NOW and see who your favorite is!

In the Tuesday AM edition we heard Krista Herring going head to head with, Gareth Asher. That winner is now challenging Chix 6 from New York, NY with "What Are You Doing Right Now." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Tuesday's Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the second act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!


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Semifinal 244: Tuesday AM

Folk vs Pop and one will come out on top! Check out this show NOW with Krista Herring and Gareth Asher to find out who goes through to challenge Chix 6 later today!
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In the Tuesday AM, it's a battle of the solo acts: from Portland, OR, Krista Herring with "Your Letter" going against Atlanta, GA singer/songwriter, Gareth Asher with Crave." Your votes and reviews got them this far, now it's down to the Fame Games panel! Whoever gets the majority vote goes on to the PM edition!


Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against Chix 6! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/semi.asp?ed=244


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Monday, November 16, 2009

Semifinal 244: Monday PM

Ken Morrison tries for Saturday's final with his funky tune, but first he'll have to go head to head with winner from ealier today! LISTEN NOW and find out how who earns for first spot for the 244 final!

Facing off in the Monday AM were ENNIS and Prairie Dance Club. That winner is now challenging Atlanta, GA singer/songwriter, Gareth Asher with "Crave.." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Monday's Track of the Day and advance to Saturday's Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the first act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!
YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
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For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com!


Enjoy the show!

Semifinal 244: Monday AM

Country girls vs. Rockin' guys...both from Canada, but only one can move forward! Listen now and hear ENNIS and Prairie Dance Club. The winner moves on to face Ken Morrison later today for a place in Saturday's final! You won't want to miss this!


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The acts competing in this show include a duo from St. John's, Canada, ENNIS with "Cecilia" going up against Jake's quarterfinal guarentee from Vancouver, Canada, Prairie Dance Club with "Reunion."" Whichever artist earns the majority vote from the Fame Games panel goes to the PM show!

Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM edition to compete against Ken Morrison! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!

YOU CAN BE A REVIEWER TOO! http://www.meermusic.com/content/reviewers/public/reviewer.asp

AND LISTEN & VOTE!
http://www.meermusic.com/content/charts/semi.asp?ed=244


For all your breaking music - delivered twice daily - also download full episodes of Fame Games from our website, as well as iTunes, Stitcher, RadioWeave, Mediafly.com!

Enjoy the show

Sunday, November 15, 2009

046 Cowell Factor: Simon causes X Factor controversy

Simon gets in hot water on the X Factor. Jedward are getting noticed in the US - so please take them! And coming up, I find out how you make money as an indie artist without selling your soul to a major label!


But first…it’s time to check in down at the Fame Games talent Bank. Now I know I’ve mentioned Scottish band Logan before but so what? I’ve been listening to your song Something Else. And Kenny Loggins you have one great rock voice - no wonder John Bon Jovi likes you. But I still prefer your song Somewhere.


And talking of voices - a quick shout out to Gareth Asher in Atlanta. Just looooove the new song Crave.
So what’s been going on in CowellWorld?
Well…Simon is causing chaos and controversy on the X Factor - I just love meeting people that don’t watch this show - and then I hear myself having to describe the twins. Well…you may hate the twins - but ITV clearly love them as the price now for a 30-second commercial on the show has risen to £250,000!!

And you guys in the US are clearly watching the show on the web as Tiffanie Knight from Tennessee proves
She says - Hey Tony!
I'm sure your show is fuming with Cowell/Xfactor controversy. Being a huge Simon supporter, I must say what he did on last week's show is classic Simon. He is famous for creating shows that leave it up to the public. Had Lucie's fans actually VOTED she would have NEVER been in the bottom two. I admire Simon for sticking to what he does in letting Britain decide their fate. Anyone who gives Simon stick for his decision clearly doesn't appreciate the "Cowell way." Like the decision or not, he's a television genius.
How right you are I Tiffany.

Also, I’m extremely grateful to Kimberley Thurau for the heart warming pics she sent me of Simon and Paula - which you can see on my blog page - ahh, those happy times when they both looked well…almost…in love! But that was then.

Meanwhile I hear that next season Idol is going to do its “Idol Gives Back.” You know…where loads of money is raised for charity and the ratings go up. But will that be enough to keep Idol in business? From what I hear from you, NO. But will you really boycot the show just because Paula is no longer there? Or will you secretly watch and not tell your friends? We’ll see.
So here’s the thing…Elton John said… no matter what record company you're with, they're going to try to hype you, because all record companies are interested in, is making money.


Mmmm….so…I couldn’t help but wonder…how do you really make money in this business without a major record label behind you? Well…PledgeMusic is one company that appear to have the answer - by helping indie artists to raise capital from their fans.
Benji Rogers, an indie artists himself, set up Pledge music a year ago along with Malcolm Dunbar - a former A&R guy from Warners and Universal.
Benji claims he got tired of playing great shows, selling loads of CD’s but never having any money. I asked Benji and Malcolm to explain how the PledgeMusic concept actually works and how it can help you.

Listen to my blog now to hear my interview with them!

Look - as these guys make clear - there will always be artists that suit the major labels. I get that. But some artists can actually prosper by taking this route. At the end of the day you want to continue to make music - so it makes sense to keep gigging - build that loyal fan base - and ensure you keep your fans with you all the way.



If you wanna know more about Pledge music - take a look at their website at http://www.pledgemusic.com/

I’m Tony Cowell - and you’ve just heard the Cowell Factor.

Email me and tell me what you think: Tony@famegamesradio.com

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