FiZ and Notes For Life hosted the first annual benefit MUSIC AND MEDIUMS on November 11, 2009 at the West Sayville Country Club. All proceeds will go to "The Golden Fund for Autism."

FiZ is in the process of creating a new FiZ TV project. He will be intertwining the arts with spirituality. FiZ will interview people who are making positive impact in the world. Whether it is a mother who supports her autistic son's vocal abilities, a CEO of a company that is responsible for implementing fundraisers for people in need and anyone in the arts who make positive contributions to the world. FiZ TV is a platform for FiZ to discuss his music, spirituality, and other topics. The first two episodes feature FiZ discussing spiritual topics such as "The Secret" and "Law of Attraction." On the next episode of FiZ TV, FiZ interviews a child named Anthony who is both blind and autistic. To see more shows go to http://www.fizband.com/fiztv.html

FiZ has acquired the tagline "PEACE.LUV.MUSIC." to promote his vision of music as a way for healing people. FiZ says, "I have always associated rock 'n roll with healing the world and playing a part of it. It was never separate. It was always connected."

"D'Mattia's album is a well-produced pop-rock album with some sick guitar lines and soulful vocals." - Terence Edwards from DEMOLITION

"Whatever sleight of hand FiZ uses on the disc is magic. The songs are warm and filled with promise." - Rikki Lana

"Motivated, engaging, exciting and above all, talented is how I would describe this up and coming musical visionary." - Maria Bolaris from FOLK IT

Music has long been a part of FiZ's life. At seven years old, when most kids are jumping around on playgrounds and watching cartoons, Tony D'Mattia could be found in a rocking chair, eyes closed, listening to The Beatles albums for hours on end. He envisioned himself becoming a rock artist and healing people with his music. As he got older, the prolific songwriter became familiar with instruments such as the guitar, keyboard, and mandolin. At age 12, he wrote the first of an estimated 1,000 songs. FiZ's songs absorbed multiple genres from Motown to Rod Stewart to Led Zeppelin. For his brand new album, FiZ brought in former Wings drummer Steve Holly and veteran producer Bob Stander for collaboration. Stander bolstered FiZ's natural gift for songwriting, a combination of stream-of-consciousness lyrics and songs based on self-imposed writing exercises. FiZ has recorded and self-produced two previous albums, Transcending and Right Where You Are. Throughout his music FiZ's message is always spiritual, hopeful, and brimming with an eternal optimism.

For more info, interviews and CDs contact: Ellyn Harris, Buzz Publicity
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MusicDish presents: Face Black Rose - "So Faded"

"So Faded" is now available for purchase. The 10 track EP, "The Year of the Rose" is expected to debut around Spring of 2010 on the independent label Tycoon Dynasty Records.

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"[The video] is a conceptual curveball thrown at the music industry that depicts [his] efforts to unwrap the prepackaged 'Hip-Pop' and 'One Hit Wonder' reality that exists in the music industry today, as well as challenge the creativity of fellow artists to bring back the era of substantial, meaningful and conceptual music," says REGA of "Wrap MC's."

Combining his drive and passion, REGA is sure to make his mark in the music world with his take on hip-hop. His music can be found on popular music retailer sites such as iTunes, Amazon, and Rhapsody. REGA's promotional album, "My Life In Audio," is scheduled for release in 2010. For more information and the latest on REGA, check out www.reallyrega.com or contact Eric De La Cruz at (617) 821-9696/rega@reallyrega.com ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:47:19 -0800 http://virb.com/musicdish/posts/text/6135687 http://virb.com/musicdish/posts/status/6135020 @jgrossnas: MPAA shuts down entire town's WiFi over a single download http://bit.ly/OhO5Z]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:13:27 -0800 http://virb.com/musicdish/posts/status/6135020 http://virb.com/musicdish/posts/status/6135019 http://zvents.com/e/62UKx/0]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:13:27 -0800 http://virb.com/musicdish/posts/status/6135019 http://virb.com/musicdish/posts/status/6135017 http://bit.ly/20Lhwu]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:13:26 -0800 http://virb.com/musicdish/posts/status/6135017