NEW ARTISTS FEATURED ON THE VERB

We would like to welcome these new artists to The Verb family! The music of these exceptional talents can be heard every Wednesday at 830pm PST, Friday at 8pm PST, Saturday at 12 am PST and Sunday at 3pm PST.

TJ BROWN






Born Tanya Jenine Brown, TJ was raised on the south side of Chicago. She studied music in high school and voice in college. Her favorite memory of music was singing for the teachers at her afterschool program. TJ says, “I was nervous but I remember feeling like I could fly and do anything and when I discovered I had a double gift from God and I could write--the feeling was indescribable.”

TJ had worked professionally as a session singer for ten years prior to deciding to pursue her own singing career. At the release of her album, Love’s Design, she was interviewed on Out the Box with Tim Dillinger and on Honeysoul.com with Vonnie Woods. She has also written for Ramel’s album, Closure.

TJ says about her style, “I maintain the smooth, I love sexy romantic music. I am a soul descendent of the past and a student of it as well.”
TJ Brown expresses her love of music through her music and she says, “No one should settle for something that they don’t want to do in life, sometimes sacrifices are made but you should do what you love and love what you do--I love music!”

INTERVIEW WITH CHICAGO'S D-MILLZ 08/26/09

Interview with Chicago artist D-Millz, who has produced for artists such as Whitney Houston, Syleena Johnson, Fred Dubose, The Rule Brothers, Harrison Crump, Ray Steele and more. D-Millz has also had the pleasure of playing with some of the worlds greatest artists such as Vickie Winans.
Tomorrow 830 pm PST www.blogtalkradio.com/the-verb

THE VERB WELCOMES SINGER SONGWRITER MELINA 07/15/09

South Africa's hottest young up and coming star Melina is here with us for an exclusive interview. From her escape from the Congo to her success as a performer this 19 year old powerhouse has many stories to tell. Join L. Marrie for 60 minutes of verbal stimulation.

WRITTEN AND A FEW WORDS ABOUT WHAT WE DO

UTIF RECIPE FOR 07/10/09

It's UTIF and The Verb is taking it back old school and classique. This week's recipe is for Vodka screwdrivers. Do they call them screwdrivers because after a couple you're screwed in the head? While I don't know the answer to that I do know that Written and I will be sipping ours while listening to hot poets scorch the mic on tonight's Speak Your Piece open mic show!

VODKA SCREWDRIVER

INGREDIENTS

Vodka
Orange juice
Ice
Tall glasses (Highball)

DIRECTIONS

1 1/2-2 ounces of vodka
4-6 ice cubes
Top with orange juice
Stir
Serve

UTIF DRINK RECIPES FOR 06/30/09

Ahhh summer what better way to celebrate the hottest time of the year but with a ice cold picture of iced tea or lemonade? Well this ain't yo mama's lemonade or tea (unless yo mama is a chartes member of AA). On this edition of UTIF it's Long Island Iced Tea and Lynchburg Lemonade. Tune in to The Verb for free drinks and freedom of speech as we celebrate our independence from the Friday grind. Friday is open mic night so feel free to call and speak your piece!

LONG ISLAND ICED TEA

INGREDIENTS

1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce gin
1 fluid ounce triple sec liqueur
1 fluid ounce rum
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage

DIRECTIONS

Pour vodka, gin, triple sec and rum together into a large pitcher and adjust the cola proportions to your personal taste and stir. Pour into a tall glass with ice.

LYNCHBURG LEMONADE (courtesy of jackdaniels.com)

INGREDIENTS

1 part Jack Daniel’s® Tennessee Whiskey
1 part triple sec
1 part sour mix

DIRECTIONS

Stir all ingredients with 4 parts lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a lemon slice and cherries.

MY ISLAND TEA

This is a variation of the Long Island Tea based on a punch recipe from an old friend. I don't really measure anything so just add everything to taste. This recipe is very sweet due to the concentration of tea so some may want to add just a little water.

INGREDIENTS

Any type of instant tea mix (sweetened)

Lemon Lime Soda

Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whiskey whatever turns you on

DIRECTIONS

In a lareg pitcher add 2-3 cups of instant tea mix. Fill pitcher half full with lemon lime soda and stir. Add alcohol as little or as much as you want. I have had this with Vodka and Seagrams 7 (not together), but it also works if you add the traditional mix of alcohols that go into a Long Island Tea. Chill and serve in tall glasses filled with ice.

WARNING THIS DRINK WILL SNEAK YOU FROM BEHIND SO BE CAREFUL!

RIP

These three will forever be American icons. I remember thinking that Johnny Carson was for old people until I was old enough to stay up and watch, the voice of Ed McMahon is one I personally will never forget, only thing is I wish he would have brought me one of those giant checks!

Farrah Fawcett, always wanted that hair and remember wearing mine in her signature wings ( my mother has pics to prove it). I selected this picture of her because I used to have this same poster hanging on my bedroom wall. She was a beautiful woman with a gorgeous smile even to the end.

MJ, what more can be said about him? He was my pretend boyfriend forever, and though many made fun of him no one can deny this man was a musical genius and extraordinary performer. A friend said why is it that when celebs die we think the world is coming to an end and everyone is dying? Maybe it is because the world they have created for us has come to an end. Bravo Ed, Farrah and Mike the show may be over but the memory remains. Turn out the lights and exit stage left.