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Civilocity -- that bitch with the camera!

About Me

um.. about me...
I was born in Atlanta and moved to Birmingham before age 3.
I lived with my mother, but you know that saying.. "it takes a village". yeah, that was me. I moved away for the first time at 13. north Georgia, upstate New York, and pan handle land Florida became my home for the next few years.. returning to Birmingham for a few months here and there, but for good at 19. making it a permanent thing by the age of 21, when I bought my house here.
I've had a very entertaining life, to say the least. and have learned from most all errors I've made. most, not all. I still have flaws like anyone else.
I decided to get into radio around the age of 15. At a boarding school I once attended. the station was a nothing, but it sparked my interest.
I returned to Birmingham for a good minute after leaving boarding school to intern with what was 107.7 The X, and just to be home.
I'm not going to say I did much of anything there, but I had a blast and met a group of people who have influenced my life to this day.
A few years later kinda sorta maybe worked with what was 101.1 The Spot. I only say that, because the station was flipping formats right as I got there. so it counts, but yeah..
in 2003, started as an intern with Cox Radio, INC. and have just completed close to 6 years with the company. I have worked most every department aside sales, and have had a blast while learning so much and more everyday!
all the people I've met throughout the years in radio, I mean, like some of the coolest people. I've had great times with all of y'all! Thanks for teaching me so many things about the biz! and for just being fun!
I love taking pictures!
Concert photography is my passion, but event photography is my thing.
You can pretty much bet that you'll see me out with my camera any givin weekend! thanks to those of you who pay me to come out and snap shots! I have so much fun! if and when you want a picture, you will now be able to "donate to the cause!" Make sure you keep an eye on my new website!
http://civilocityphotography.web.officelive.com
At the moment, it's under construction, but you know it won't be long!
Back to me..
I choose to focus my energy into the future and the good things in life..
As in Family, Friends, Making Money, and Good Times..
I'm not really down with drama, so please don't bring it around me!
Hey Thanks!
I do not HATE for an uncontrollable reason.
By that I mean .....
:: The color of your skin ::
:: your spiritual beliefs ::
AND
:: who you are fuckin' based on sexual orientation ::
are of no concern to me..
We are equals in all ways, I mean we bleed the same..
I have two dogs and a cat..
Mufassa is the coolest kitty ever..
isn't he pretty!?!
Kasper is a Rot, Chow, Lab mix. He is my heart!
Dazy is a German Shepard, Chow mix. She is my baby girl!
Don't get too close... cauuuuse they bite ....
You might see lil girl at Doo Dah Day, or something like that, but you'll only see them both at my house!
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Usually you can chill with me on any givin Saturday night. I go out drinking, and make my rounds around the city. You can catch me in every spot from J. Clyde to Rythem n Brews, Platinum Of Birmingham, to The Nick. The Queezy, to Mike's Crossroads. Speakeasy, to Twist N Shout. Metro Bistro, to Steel. Jitterbugs to Grey Bar. Martini’s Ultra Lounge, to The Volcano. Upsidedown Plaza to Club Red/Rise/Highland.. whatever. Highnote/Rocking Horse, to The Blue Monkey. Club Continental, to The Yacht Club. The Phoenix, to The Phoenix. (Yes they are two diferent spots.) Nana Funks to The Oasis, Amani Raha (awww, I miss Amani), to Bailey's (I miss Bailey’s too!). So on and so forth! Blah Blah.. Blah..
Hey! I'm on Twitter!
You can follow me where ever I go!
http://twitter.com/civilocity

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Make sure you check Pollstar on a daily basis..
Here's a link .. use it..
"There is nothing better than a good live show" --Civilocity
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 29/01/2007
Band Members:

* black crowes * gov't mule * sts9 * yonder mountain string band * les claypool * g. love & special sauce * matisyahu * cross canadian ragweed * shpongle - dj set * galactic * buckethead * digable planets * sly & robbie * railroad earth * steve kimock crazy engine featuring marvin seals * perpetual groove * porter batiste stoltz * jj grey & mofro * jimmy herring band * the egg * 20/20 soundsystem * lucero * split lip rayfield * the new mastersounds * jason isbell & the 400 unit * eoto * trombone shorty and orleans avenue * secret chiefs 3 * boombox *
http://www.wakarusa.com/

* beyonce * maxwell * anita baker * john legend * robin thicke * al green * teen amarie * solange * eric benet * raphael saddiq * ker hilson * sharon jones & the dap kings * zap mama * en vouge * salt - n - pepa * janelle monae * dan dyer * lalah hathaway * sierra leone's refugee all stars * the blind boys of alabama * the brand new heavies * irvan mayfield * marva wright * big sam's funky nation * little freddie king * dj soul sister * preservation hall jazz band * rebirth brass band * trombone shorty and orleans ave * the knux * jonathan slocumb *

http://www.essencemusicfestival.com

Influences: Music has always been a true love of mine...
Which makes it an influence..
The Beastie Boys had it right when they said
"Life ain't nothing but a good groove,..
A good mix tape to put you in the right mood"

I try to live by this.

My other influences, are people in my life..
I feel like everone is in it for a reason...

Those of you who know me,
and know me well..
know that I believe in Angels....
There is some family.......
and then a few people
who have just ment a lot
to my life..
and who I am today..

This is one of my most motivational pictures........
This man was and still is a very dear friend of mine....
I realized, as I looked at him,
in his casket,
That I had no pictures of him.
He was murdered
mid July of 2006
Here in Birmingham, Alabama
Just a few hours after I saw him.
Rest In Peace J...

You will be forever missed.

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"THE ONLY TIME YOU SHOULD BE LOOKING BACK IS TO GRAB THE HAND OF SOMEONE WHO MAY BE FOLLOWING YOUR FOOTSTEPS"
--Tom Joyner


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I was at these video shoots..
Total new appreciation for the work that goes into this shit!

Boyz in da Hood - "Dem Boyz"

Modesty XO's - "What Cha Got"

Twaun Pledger ft. Lil Boosie "Cocked & Ready"

AND CHECK IT! I'M IN A VIDEO! WOOHOO!

BROD - B's -- "I DO IT"

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Record Label: Unsigned

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Civilocity featured in Unleash Magazine!

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Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:43:00 GMT