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I come from a long line of Artists such as my Great Grandparents who played the fiddle and lap steel. My Grandmother who wrote music and sang, and then there was my Father, Eddie Joe Downs who from five years old learned to play the guitar and sang. Of course being brought up in my early years in Texas, I remember the whole family would get together with all the distant cousins and friends and have SUPPER and afterwards they would have a Jam Session. God! How I would love those days to be again. They would sing and play songs like "Orange Blossom Special" and The Classic "Louisina Man" by Don Kershaw. What innocent times those were. So I got a first hand look at a musical life and those who loved it and strived to live the Neon Dream. d bass player. I am also a singer but found my destiny fighting for those like my family who because of the "BUCK" has kept him or her from doing what God put them on this earth for. To this day myself or my family has recieved any royalties from from my father's contribution to the Major Music Industry. I promised my daddy, Eddie Joe Downs before he died that I would continue on in his legacy to fight for "The Little Man". The ones that keep us sane from this world by playing music no matter what genre.In 1992-1995 I produced Concerts at The Celebrity Theatre. Toolies Country, Yuma Civic Center, etc. I was working with Agencies out of Nashville promoting both National and Independent Artists. By doing this, it gave all of the Artists who were on my roster a chance to build thier bios and give them a professional showcase in order to show thier talents to the public. At that time I had quite a few Bands and Solo Artists on my roster and this helped them immensley. Artists such as Marionette, a Kick Ass Rock band who warmed up for Blackfoot and Iron Butterfly. Adolfo Lee Mayo who warmed up for Gene watson and The Oak Ridge Boys and many more. Alot of these Artists have come and gone but there are many like Adolfo who is doing very well in Nashville. I would call him a Major Indie now. During my adventures in promotion I met a very talented man who I supported during the beginning of his Country Music Career in the early 90s. I knew he was a Major Talent but I did not know his past. Not long after I went to his first CD release party did I realize that this man has a Major Past. I felt so dumb when I was told that his name was Ronnie Lee Keel. Ronnie is now working in Vegas on a permanent basis doing the music he has always loved, Country. I want them and all the other Indie Artists I have had a pleasure to work with to know how much they mean to me and how proud I am of them..God Bless You All.I also worked for 10 years with The Country Music Association of America. The third largest Organization in The US for The Indie Country Artists. I was Chief Judge, Stage Manager, and Assistant to The Executive Director. I was taught by One of America's # Indie Promoters, Ralph T. Hicks. The Founder of The Country Music Associations Of America. I have alot of experience and the ear. I have alot of knowledge in the industry since I broke my teeth through on ole barstools. I have watched the industry grow to what it is today and saw alot of tears from many a musician because his spirit was hurt by some big cigar smoking jackass who does nothing but sit and put down their self esteem. I am dedicated to The Independents and if we all work together and not against each other we can make a difference. God Bless and never forget what you were put here to do.Remember we are all wearring "OUR INDIES" underneath, no matter what kind of music you play...I love you all..I am going to pursue all of my dreams and ambitions in the music industry in which I am going to work on my own personal music project AND I will never end my quest in helping the Indie Artists. Remember you are a very special breed and pretty much the misunderstood bunch who without each other's support we would be very very lonely and very very very broke. Primarily the only thing different between the Majors and The Indies is The Buck... I am hoping to help these artists and the indie crews behind the scenes also, by building up a showcase venue in order to be seen by Major Talent Scouts, etc. I have done this for many years and I am very well versed in how it can be accomplished. Until then.. Don't forget where your gift came from. Never let anyone hurt you enough to bring your love of music into just a job where you dont even care... We need music of all genres in order to survive as humans. It is God Given and it is not supposed to hurt..PJ Entertainment will be goingthrough some major changes here in the near future. I will be relocating to the Portland,Oregon area hopefully during the late summer of 2009.I will then begin to ressurrect The Arizona Outlaw Zine as planned a year ago. I am looking forward to the change of scenery and people and hope that what I do both in the promotion and production areas of my company that it will be appreciated and more prosperous for myself and all concerned. God Bless PJ

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