Saturday, October 1, 2011

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JULIAN PAVONE WILL BE APPEARING: GUITAR CENTER DRUM OFF

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 04:35 PM PDT




Guinness World Record Pro Drummer Julian Pavone age 7

This coming Tuesday October 4th Julian Pavone will be appearing and playing for the crowd at the Guitar Center Drum Off Finals 7pm in Roseville Michigan.

Retro: Kimmer (me) will be appearing along with some surprise guests of her own... So come on out to see some of the greatest new drummers and see the coolest young drummer I know... Julian Pavone perform....

Julian is too young to enter the competition but has been asked to perform which is AWESOME... Here is my favorite video of Julian performing at his home studio...





COMPETITION DATES:
Store finals: October 4th
District finals: October 25th
Regional finals: November 15th
Grand Finals: January 2012

GUITAR CENTER DRUM OFF GRAND CHAMPION 2010 ISAIAS GIL:




DESIREE BASSETT FANTASTIC YOUNG GUITARIST AT 18

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 02:54 PM PDT


The Amazing Guitarist Desiree Bassett!

Have a great musician to introduce to my readers tonight! She is Desiree Bassett and she is 18. Desiree is a kick ass guitarist and all the rock legends are her FANS..... Check her out with Uncle Ted in this video....



Desiree is the lead guitarist for the Cirque Du Soleil Michael Jackson Immortal Tour coming to Detroit Oct 15 Joe Louis Arena



I spent a few hours chatting with this fabulous stage and film director Natasha yesterday and she turned me on to this talented guitarist. Thanks so much Natasha! Stay tuned for my story on Natasha's exciting Rock Opera project....


Desiree Bassett and Dickey Betts


Ted Nugent with Desiree Bassett




Desiree with Slash and Dan


Bassett was born in New Haven, Connecticut to Daniel and Myrna. At 2 years old, Bassett was encouraged by her parents to start singing. She started playing a half-size Lotus guitar at 3, and by the time she was 5, her father was teaching her on his '83 Ibanez Roadstar II. At 8, she played her first competition at the local fair grounds playing Joe Satriani tunes coming in second place.

At 9, she began taking singing and guitar lessons at the University of Connecticut music program. From there, she began to learn all she could about guitar. She discovered that she could both tune and play by ear. In addition to study, Desiree' was listening to blues and rock music from the 50's through the 90's, being influenced by artists such as Joe Satriani, Jeff Beck, Rick Emmett, Jimi Hendrix, Reba McEntire, and The Allman Brothers.

HOWLING DIABLOS AT THE DETROIT ZOO BREW!

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 02:44 PM PDT

RETROKIMMERS'STIGER'S EYE BRACELET

Posted: 01 Oct 2011 08:07 AM PDT



Some months back a close friend took me to a New Age shop in his city. It was such fun and they had some really beautiful items there. I noticed a wall rack full of stones and crystals. On a table near the wall rack was a bowl full of different bracelets. I pulled this bracelet out of the bowl...

Also picked 6 different stones like Aquamarine, Amethyst. and Quartz. When I got to the check out counter the owner gave me the Tiger's eye bracelet! I was thrilled!

I had no idea what type of stones on the bracelet were until Thursday night when friend Jennifer told me about Tiger's Eye stones. So I thought I would share some info on this amazing stone...


FROM THE GEM-STONE DICTIONARY


Tiger's Eye (also known as Tiger Eye) draws upon the best qualities of a Tiger allowing you to absorb them into your being to get the most benefit from them.

1) Patience: A tiger can wait patiently for hours or even days until the right opportunity presents itself. In business and in life, patience is a virtue. Often we run head long into a project without doing the proper research or learning and we find ourselves having to backtrack. Allow the tiger eye to bring you clear thinking and insight in to the situation. Listen to the tiger and bide your time is this tigers eye meaning..

2) Focused: A tiger will stay focused on the object he desires for as long as it takes. In business, if we allow ourselves to lose focus, we allow our competition to gain a foothold and we miss opportunities to grow and increase our businesses. A tigers eye gemstone will keep you focused if you allow it to. This Tiger's eye meaning warns to stay focused on your goal.


3) Determination: A tiger is totally determined to get what he wants and needs. You must be also to be successful in your business. If you are not determined to succeed, it will not happen. Learn from the tiger and allow the tigers eye gemstone to help maintain and increase your determination is all aspect of life and business. Listen to this tigers eye meaning and stay determined to reach your goal.



Tigers Eye healing properties prevents abuse of power.. One Tiger Eye meaning assures the correct use of power, courage, grace and the ability to see clearly and without illusion. All of which clears the way before you to allow your success to enter your life.

Too often, those that come into money after a long lack of money in their life, tend to become abusive with the power that money brings. They tend to shun those they knew most of their life and tend to be obnoxious to servants. Tigers Eye healing properties prevents the abuse of power, leaving you better able to get along with everyone involved, which makes relationships with those that work for us much smoother.

Excellent healing stone for adults with ADD or any type of emotional disorder as it gives strength, restores balance, relieves doubt and helps you make decisions with vision and clarity. Especially helpful if you're feeling drained, overwhelmed, or unfocused....

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Traditional Lampshade Cluster Light from Rockett St George

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 04:00 AM PDT

Lampshade
Who needs a chandelier? If you have a high enough ceiling, combine eyecatching and ultra-twee with this Traditional Lampshade Cluster Light from Rockett St George.

The light is made up of 9 individual lampshades, each covered in different fabric and then lined with a co-ordinating vintage floral pattern. All 9 shades are then hung together in an eclectic, haphazard manner that makes for a spectacular flash of vintage chintz. 

The Traditional Lampshade Cluster Light is £275 from Rockett St GeorgeSee the website for more details.

Sequin fake fur shrug

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 02:10 AM PDT

Shurg

Keep your shoulders toasty with this sequin fake fur shrug.

Although the recent bout of unseasonal weather may have left you rather confused over what to be wearing from day to day, sadly it's not expected to last. Once the weather decides it's autumn and starts getting back to normal this lovely sequined shrug is the perfect companion to your night out. It's not only warm but rather beautiful. This one from New Look is similar to a lot on the high street but a lot cheaper.

Get some vintage glamour into your life for £27.99 from New Look.

Leather Sweet Shop Purse by Natthakur

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT

SweetsThere's nothing quite like a bag of pick & mix, especially if said bag is an old school pink and stripey paper one. However, with this Leather Sweet Shop Purse by Natthakur you're more likely to find actual pennies at the bottom rather than the toffee variety.

This charming little bag captures all the fun of an old fashioned sweet shop, minus the calories. Natthakur have taken the unmistakable retro penny sweets bag and fashioned it out of leather to create a quirky purse to be stuffed with change or other goodies. 

The genuine leather purse is handmade and printed in London and is also available in orange or powder blue. £28 from Not On The High Street. See the website for more details.

Tea time baking cases

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 01:52 AM PDT

Baking
Celebrate your weekly sweet treat fix with these tea time small baking cases.

A delightful selection of baking cases available in you choice of design and size. Whether you want muffins, cakes, a banana loaf or whatever your sweet tooth desires. These cake cases look like they've grown legs, jumped in a time machine and hopped forward 50 years to make your day a little better. The vintage designs are beautiful if a little chintzy and if you're not into cake they could be used as little storage pots.

As they are made to order you can choose what you like. Prices start from £7.85 from Not on the high street.

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