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About Me


We are on the dawn of a new horizon, the opening of what we hope to be a new chapter in New Jersey music history - and we want all of you to be a part of it!
MUSIC Incorporated is the culmination of what started as a "hey, what if..." idea from Crystal that has come to fruition through a lot of hard work (no doubt, in part, because someone said she couldn't do it).
Just as we all can't live the lives of the Bradys, Huxtables, or Kardasians - not all artists can receive the love and adulation of Fox Network viewers and get that almighty record deal. What we present to you is no game show or popularity contest – it’s real. Really having to sell tickets, really having to write songs, really struggling to balance a job with achieving what they hope to be a career in music.
We have pride in NJ (just as you have pride in your local scene) but this is for everybody who is part of a local music scene - as an artist or a fan. The musical landscape has changed dramatically in the past 10 years. Business is done differently and business comes first; now more than ever. Every business needs to keep an eye on the "bottom line,” but in the music business a hefty price is being paid at the expense of our artists.
Our hope is that American Idol viewers watch our show too. To see what actually goes .. the glitz and glamour. If you really sat down and looked at it, MUSIC Incorporated may be more suitably compared to Dirty Jobs – showing jobs that most of us would never want to do.
All of us are going to be checking in and writing blogs to keep you involved and up-to-date during the course of the show. Things are coming along and we're all excited for the premier. We are looking forward to meeting a lot of people from our area and around the NJ music scene.
This show is really about and for all of us.
We are in a situation where some of our independent clubs are gone (Birch Hill, JJ Rockers, Playpen, Mother’s) and some of that is our own fault. Music fans haven't been as supportive as they were back in the day. At the same time, the bands have to take some responsibility too.
In a perfect world, the mere mention that your band is playing would bring out 500 people with no effort on your part. Since the world isn't perfect (or at least what it used to be), you have to work at it. The clubs can't survive without the bands, the bands can't survive without the fans - it's all part of the "circle of life".
We still have some great independent venues (The Saint, The Cup, Seven Days, Dingbatz to name a few) but the challenge remains the same. We need to come together and support one another in order to revive the best scene in the country. We can also bring it to a point where the larger corporate venues can see it being strong enough to regularly have local nights.
When you have people coming to see you, ask them to come out early and stay for the night. You sold the ticket so that takes care of your band, if they stay and support all the bands on the bill (meaning staying in the club and drinking at the bar) that supports the entire scene.
So here is our chance to bring some more people into the NJ scene – through MUSIC Incorporated. Of course we want the show to be a success, but we see our success translating into success for local scenes across the country. So spread the word! Support the bands - see what they're doing right and what they're doing wrong but most important, give a listen and see if you like what you hear.
Welcome to MUSIC Incorporated!
. . . it’s all about the music
(check back often for news and updates)

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

musicians, bands, music fans, industry professionals, writers, photographers, graphic artists, videographers

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From Crackle: MUSIC INCORPORATED Episode 2


From Crackle: MUSIC INCORPORATED Pilot Episode


From Crackle: MUSIC INCORPORATED Highlight/Sizzler Reel



Shottie

Shottie, show director and musician was born under a full moon on Feb 29th during a hail storm at a Black Sabbath concert. What does this mean?

We have no idea...
What we do know about Shottie is that he enjoys expensive liquor and cheap cars. When he's not playing guitar, you can find him filming at AARIUS Studios.
Music Incorporated is Shottie's first project in the Reality TV genre, and with his eccentric directorial steez and vast-yet-unknown background in the film industry, he is sure to make a huge impact in the world as we know it today.

Crystal

Crystal, show producer and studio owner is never satisfied with the status quo. What you see is what you get - a true visionary that is not derailed by trials, tribulations or drama.
She has been known to become bored easily and tends to be restless; thus succumbing to useless infomercials and the concept creation of MUSIC Incorporated. She represents a Mutable Fire sign who adapts to new situations and environments with energetic flexibility. Despite all her years working in the big city corporate world, she remains down-to-earth and charming – depending on what day of the week you catch her. You can also catch Crystal with her camera gear at local shows/events and DISTURBED concerts, trying to capture that "Rolling Stone" cover of the year!
What you'd be surprised to know about Crystal is that she is motivated by inspiration and aspiration but REFUSES to wear white shoes before Memorial Day and after Labor Day - IT'S JUST NOT SOUTHERN!



Joe

Joe, show co-producer, studio owner and musician is of Italian and Korean descent. He will make you an offer you can’t understand!
On any given day you can find Joe at the studio in a "hands-on" management role with day-to-day studio activities as well as making sure all of the equipment is kept in top notch shape. Joe would love to see the New Jersey music scene (as well as the whole tri-state area) come back to the way it was back when he was in the trenches playing clubs trying to get that big record deal. Back to a time where on any given day you could play in a club in front of a decent crowd or see an extremely talented band play in a local club. Although it has been said that Joe looks like a long-haired metal freak, he can appreciate and enjoy many different music genres such as jazz, big band, R&B and the blues.
What you would be surprised to know about Joe is that there is no type of music that turns him off as long as it’s done with integrity and talent. Joe is also a fan of the Family Guy show, he will sit for hours watching TV then wonder why he has no time to practice the drums.



Cigar

Cigar, studio tech, assistant engineer, musician and International Man of Mystery loves exquisite, rare beers and loose women who don't mind having to pay for his dinner and sleeping on his floor.
The unequivocal answer to the growing french fried potato surplus, Cigar spends most of his days (and some early mornings) at his helm, trying to avoid strenuous work by pawning it off on his underling interns. When they cannot be found, he often trudges through the mire of labor in the audio world, getting through by listening to any music he can get his grubby hands on. Cigar owns over 2,000 compact discs, tapes, & vinyl records of all different forms of music, many of which he will never have time to listen to.
What you would be surprised to know about Cigar is that he usually needs to be restrained when discussing sports or politics, but is usually pretty reserved apart from his perpetual swearing. He is also extremely accomplished at MarioKart 64!



My Blog

THE MUSIC SCENE JUST GOT A LITTLE HOTTER!


Posted by on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:34:00 GMT

AARIUS Studios Seeks: "BEAUTIFUL BABES"!

AARIUS Studios Seeks: "BEAUTIFUL BABES"! > Are you the type of girl that turns heads when you enter a room? > Are you timely, reliable, outgoing and enjoy being the center of attention? > Are...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Showcase Shootout!

Welcome to the first Music Incorporated sanctioned Showcase Shootout! We brought six bands into AARIUS Studios to perform and interview, and now YOU the viewer will get to decide who will be our nex...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:59:00 GMT

EPISODE 2 - NOW AVAILABLE!

Join the cast and crew as they present the second episode of MUSIC INCORPORATED. Produced by AARIUS Studios and Directed by Shotwell Productions. Watch as bands rehearse, record, and perform on the ro...
Posted by on Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

MUSIC Incorporated - News Updates

Greetings and Salutations!    As everyone is aware, our summer is over and we are rapidly approaching winter. Please accept our many apologies for the long pause in our posted updates. Thin...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:20:00 GMT

National bands rehearsing at new Sayreville facility!

Couple builds studio, creates reality show National bands rehearsing at new Sayreville facility BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer http://suburban.gmnews.com/news/2008/0925/front_page/002.htm l Joe and Crys...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Metal Chicks, Rock Stars, and Music Trivia -- OH MY!!!

Wicked Visions Photography thought it would be a cool idea to have a "meet and greet" with some of the girls from the 2009 NYC Ms. Metal calendar at AARIUS Studios. We all thought it would be a good i...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:05:00 GMT

"MUSIC Incorporated" documents inner workings of AARIUS Studios

Rock 'n' roll all nite in Sayreville "MUSIC Incorporated" documents inner workings of AARIUS Studios By AVA GACSER " STAFF WRITER " August 24, 2008 It's not easy being a rock 'n roller in ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

MUSIC Incorporated - Episode 1

.. From Crackle: MUSIC INCORPORATED Episode 1
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

EPISODE 1 FEATURED BAND: Burning Jersey

In the beginning there was... BURNING JERSEY!! Burning Jersey is a perfect fit in the sense of being the first band featured in the pilot episode of MUSIC Incorporated. They possess the combinatio...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT