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Amplifier Newsletter #138 - 29 September 2004

Amplifier Newsletter #138 - 29 September 2004

Kia Ora . The 30 finalists have been announced for the inaugural 2004 Play It Strange National Secondary Schools Songwriting Competition. The judges; Brooke Fraser, Feleti Strickson-Pua, Jordan Luck and Phil Judd, took on the bold task of judging the 270 entries late last month... more http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9134
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ARTIST PAUL GARNER Blues with a difference... Paul Garner's original songwriting and world-class guitar work turn an eclectic mix of influences into his own style. Check his album Love vs Blues.

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9041

ALBUM THE GREEN ROOM 003 The Green Room 003 is about living in a global community, & working with like-minded musicians & labels from around the world. Featuring Jo Dukie and DJ Fitchie, The Black Seeds, Pitch Black & more

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9062

VIDEO - ARTIST FOOLS LOVE RAGGA MIX - MISFITS OF SCIENCE The video for 'Fool$ Love (Ragga Remix)', featuring Tuff Enchant was directed by Ed Davis. Misfits of Science are currently working on their album, which is due for release at the end of October.

http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9106

COMPETITION CRUMB Be into win the CRUMB's debut album So Dirty, Everyday. Purchase any one of their tracks - Julie Got Married - Nice To See You - and you will be in the draw to win a copy of the album http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=9174

FEATURED TRACKS - STAFF PICKS

Shameless (Piha Samba Mix 04) Batucada Sound Machine http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=7576

New York The Hipshooters http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=4937

Do You? James Duncan http://www.amplifier.co.nz/amp/view?item_id=8878

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