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| Updated December 5, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
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Dear Friends, Dear Friends, * Great power pop singles, individual songs, compilations and tributes * Labels specializing in power pop * Magazines, fanzines and websites covering the genre * Top 10 lists, commentary, quotes and other goodies from artists and journalists such as: Joey Molland (Badfinger) Dave Smalley (Raspberries) Doug Fieger (The Knack) Dennis Diken (Smithereens) John Wicks and Will Birch (The Records) Tommy Dunbar and Al Chan (The Rubinoos) John Murphy, Jeff Murphy and Gary Klebe (Shoes) Jeffrey Foskett (Brian Wilson) Michael Mazzarella (The Rooks) Robbie Rist Bobby Sutliff (Windbreakers) Robin Wills (The Barracudas) Scott McCarl (Raspberries) Jordan Oakes (Yellow Pills) David Bash (International Pop Overthrow) Alan Haber (Buhdge.com) Ken Sharp (Goldmine) Beverly Paterson (Twist & Shake) Bill Holdship (Creem) Anna Borg (TallBoy Records) Terry Hermon (Bucketfull of Brains) Ira Robbins (Trouser Press) and more! "Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide" is available thanks to the good folks at the Not Lame Recording Company. For more info, or to place your order (what an awesome holiday gift idea!), please visit: http://www.notlame.com/Page_1/PBPOWERPOPBOOK.html |
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| Updated October 1, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
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Read Mike Hammil's interview with Michael Mazzarrella, here |
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The Rooks' song "Love Said To Me" is in the new independent comedy DVD Searching For Bobby D. featuring Sandra Bernhard, Carmen Electra and Jackie Martling. Also on the soundtrack are Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and others. John Borack's upcoming book Shake Some Action: The History Of Power Pop is due out mid-late summer. Michael Mazzarella has contributed an essay for the book and The Rooks latest recording "Folk Hero" will be on the CD which will accompany the book. The Rooks' music has been heard twice this month in the popular NBC crime drama series The Black Donnelly's about four working-class Irish brothers and their connection to New York's seedy underworld. "I'm Not A Joker" was used in the episode called "Stone Of A Heart" which aired on March 5, 2007. "Meditation" was used in the episode called "The World Will Break Your Heart" which aired on March 12, 2007. Guitarist Doug Larcey (The George Usher Group) has just completed his first solo album and Michael contributed background vocals on Doug's new 68 Jay CD. You can hear Michael's vocals on three songs; "Jenny", Fall Asleep", and "Sunrise" on Doug's new MySpace page (click on Doug's photo). |
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Michael Mazzarella now has his own page at MySpace: |
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| Updated December 24, 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
Dear Friends,
"Girl Gone Bye" from Michael Mazzarella's new album can be heard at The Rooks' MySpace page . If you haven't ordered your copy yet....there's still time! All of the information about ordering Michael's new CD can be found on The Rooks' site www.therooks.com Happy Holidays! For those unfamiliar with PayPal, please follow the easy steps below and thank you for your ongoing support. - The link from The Rooks main page will bring the consumer to PayPal's home page. You must sign in to buy. If you are not a PayPal member you MUST REGISTER. Once you have, you then sign in with your e-mail log in and password to purchase. - From the next page click on "your account" - Next page click on "send money" - On the next page you must type in "recipient's" email (here is where you will enter "therooks27@aol.com"). - Next the amount ($13.00) - Category of purchase is "goods (other) - Confirm payment details and source of funds - Confirm shipping info - Confirm payment source - Once all is confirmed the "money sent" page will come up. That's it! It may sound complicated but every page prompts you clearly to the next step with the entire process, once you've registered, taking only a few minutes. |
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Dear Fans,
Michael Mazzarella's first solo album "GREY OVER AN AUTUMN WINTER" is now available at www.therooks.com. The price is $13.00 payable via PAYPAL - includes shipping and handling costs. All songs are written and produced by Michael. Paypal address: therooks27@aol.com
Fairground Is Gone
Michael's first solo effort, Grey Over An Autumn Winter is neither a departure from, nor a recreation of his old Rooks catalog. His new songs retain the melodious characteristics he's become known for, while reflecting the work of a writer whom continues to grow and expand his craft without sacrificing quality in his compositions. From the lovely opening track "Fairground Is Gone," to the album's chilling ode to his mother finale "Dear Mariann," we anticipate that you will find beauty in Mazzarella's recent efforts. Thank you in advance and please enjoy Grey Over An Autumn Winter. |
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Another brand new interview with Michael Mazzarella, conducted by John M. Borack, has been added to the interviews page.
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A brand new and extensive interview with Michael Mazzarella, conducted by Richard Milne, has been added to the interviews page.
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| Updated April 15, 2005
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The Birthday Series!!!
Fans, want a chance to receive a one-of-a-kind, unreleased Rooks or Michael Mazzarella related recording on your Birthday? Just give us your Birthdate (month and day) and send us your mailing address. You just might get a gift in the mail. Don't forget to let us know what your fave Rooks/Mazzarella song is. Every "Birthday Series" CD will have an exclusive recording. No two Cds will ever be the same. This offer will be for a limited time only. Please respond to the following address: therooks27@aol.com. |
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Updated November 29, 2004
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***NOW AVAILABLE***
Michael Mazzarella With The Fellows Of Mortimer's new DVD, Only Hope For Winter is now available through CD Baby. Look for details at the DVD page. The numbered and limited edition Michael Mazzarella- Home Demos CD and band's newly reissued CD, A Wishing Well...Revisited, featuring seven previously unreleased bonus tracks are now available through CD Baby. Look for details at the ONLINE STORE page. Paisley Pop has released the long out-of-print 1985 Want One? album by The Broken Hearts featuring Michael Mazzarella and Patrick Yourell. Includes bonus tracks. Look for details at the ONLINE STORE page. |
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