ROCK FOR LEARNING THANKS CHANGA, Owner - Parris, for welcoming Rock for Learning and community members on November 14th to make a difference with community activism and involvement at CHANGA Arts & Coffee House located at Echo Park Blvd/Morton, Los Angeles-CA.

Rock for Learning has been pleased to promote to audiences and VIPs at the following events and locations:

2004:

• November 14th: CHANGA Arts & Coffee at Echo Park/Morton Ave - LA Calif.
• October 21st-22nd: Ben Folds at The El Rey - Audience promo
• September 27th 2004: The Thrills at The El Rey - Audience & VIP Promo
• September 25th 2004: Seal w/ Zap Mama & Van Hunt at Hollywood Bowl - Audience & VIP Promo
• September 20th 2004: Ryan Adams at The Wiltern - Audience & VIP Promo
• September 13th 2004: The Beastie Boys at Universal Amp - Audience Promo
  
• September 12th 2004: Shelby Lynn at Hollywood Bowl - Audience Promo
• September 11th 2004: Keane at Virgin Mega & Avalon - Audience Promo
  
• August 9th 2004: The Who at Hollywood Bowl - VIP Promotions.
  
• March-April 2004: ROCK FOR LEARNING ON CAMPUS AT CSUN! - Rock for Learning Exec. Director, Melanie Silos, will be at Cal State University Northridge (CSUN) this spring (to April 14th) registering voters and supporting initiatives for education and more! Come by and register to vote.

2003:

• Sept 2003: Radiohead at the Hollywood Bowl, CA
• Sept 2003: White Stripes at the Greek Theatre, CA
• Sept 2003: Kings of Leon at the Troubador, Hollywood CA
• June 2003: Coldplay at Madison Square Garden, NY
• June 2003: Johnny Marr & the Healers w/ Palo Alto at Irving Plaza, NY
• June 2003: Radiohead MTV2 Special Event at The Beacon, NY
• Feb-May 2003: Diane Lotny at The Ear Inn, NY
• Feb 2003: Rolling Stones w/ Ryan Adams HBO Event at Madison Square Garden, NY

2002:

• Dec 2002: Francis Dunnery at The Mercury Lounge, NY
• Aug 2002: Robert Plant & The Who at Jones Beach, NY
• Aug 2002: "Harmonic Convergence Festival" w/ GFE, Deerfields, NC
• Aug 2002: Oasis at the Beacon, NY
• July 2002: Darius Rucker at The Whiskey Sky Ampitheatre-Green Valley Hotel, Las Vegas NV
• April 2002: Oasis at The Joint-Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas NV

Also see the following "Melanie Silos Author/Songwriter Rock for Learning Events History" for further promotion activities.

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MELANIE SILOS, AUTHOR/SONGWRITER PERFORMANCES & EXHIBITS
ROCK FOR LEARNING EVENTS HISTORY:

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2003:

• HUNTER COLLEGE: March 12, 2003 6-8pm: Please join Rock for Learning, Melanie Silos & others at the HUNTER COLLEGE CABARET for Peace & Justice - Hunter College (CUNY), West Bldg Lobby SW corner of 68th/Lexington Hosted by the CUNY Dept of Women's Studies. Including Variety Arts Showcase & Rock for Learning Exhibit.
• THE BEAN LIVE MUSIC CAFE: February 28th, 2003 "Acoustic Showcase/Rock for Learning Event" featuring Melanie Silos
  9:30-11:30pm at the NYC Bean Live Music Cafe 473 Amsterdam Ave/82nd - New York City.

2002:

• THE BEAN LIVE MUSIC CAFE: December 27th, 2002 "Holiday Acoustic Showcase/Rock for Learning Event" featuring Melanie Silos
  9:30-11:30pm at the NYC Bean Live Music Cafe 473 Amsterdam Ave/82nd - New York City.
• FOR MYSTIC MINDS: April 27th, 2002 10am-6pm
  For Mystic Minds Books & Cafe "Psychic Fair, Books & Art Exhibit"
  2841 N. Green Valley Pkwy/Sunset Road, Las Vegas (Green Valley), NV.
• BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC: March 24th, 2002
  "Acoustic Showcase & Book Signing Exhibit" - M. Silos
  2pm at BORDERS Books & Music
  1445 W. Sunset Road (at Stephanie) in Las Vegas (Henderson), NV
• FOR MYSTIC MINDS: February 23, 2002 10am-6pm
  "Book Signing Exhibit" - M. Silos Mystic Minds Books & Cafe
  2841 N. Green Valley Pkwy, Las Vegas (Green Valley), NV.

2001:

• THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF: December 5th, 12th, 19th, 2001 6-9pm
  "The Rock for Learning Book & Coffee Holiday Exhibit"
  At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
  12930 Ventura Blvd @ corner of Coldwater Cyn., Studio City CA
• THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF: December 15th & 22nd, 2001 Noon-8pm
  "The Rock for Learning Book & Coffee Holiday Exhibit"
  AMC/Promenade Mall 21801 Oxnard St. Woodland Hills, CA

MELANIE SILOS, AUTHOR/SONGWRITER PERFORMANCES & EXHIBITS
"PRE-ROCK FOR LEARNING" EVENT HISTORY

• 2000: Borders Books & Music, Northridge CA, "CSUN Alumni Authors Exhibit"
• 1998: Martini Lounge, Hollywood CA (w/ Stevarino Pokorny on Percussion)
• 1998: The Bell Cafe, NY, Guest performance w/ "Topaz & the Groove Church" featuring Ray Ippolito on guitar
• 1998: The Crooked Bar (8121 Club), Hollywood CA
• 1998: Nightingales Lounge, NY NY
• 1998: Moonlighting, NY NY, w/ Geronimo on percussion, "OV Special Event" hosted by Christine Marie
• 1997-98: Nightingales NY, Participating Musician (BG vocals/movers & shakers) "Every Sunday w/ Intl Co-Elation" all star band
• 1997: XANDO-Upper Westside, NY, "OV Special Event" hosted by Christine Marie
• 1997: Tivoli's, Pueblo CO, "Acoustic Lunch" featuring Melanie Silos
• 1997: Highland Grounds, Hollywood CA (full band*) "Books & Music Event"
• 1997: The Whiskey-Go-Go, Hollywood CA (full band*) "Books & Music Event"
• 1997: The Spiral, NY (full band*)
• 1996: The H.O.R.D.E. Festival "GAP Stage", Saratoga Springs NY, guest performance w/ all star band including Michael McMorrow & Blues Traveller Brendan Hill
• 1996: The Roxy, Hollywood CA (full band w/ Drummer Stevarino*) "Books & Music Event"
• 1996: The Roxy, Hollywood CA (full band w/ Percussionist Damon Grossman*) "Books & Music Event"
• 1996: Lions Den, NY (full band*) "Books & Music Event"
• 1996: The Spiral, NY (full band*) "Books & Music Event"
• 1996: Highland Grounds, Hollywood CA (full band*)
• 1996: The Crooked Bar (8121 Club), Hollywood CA, w/ guitarist Dennis D
• 1996: The Roxy, Hollywood CA, "Acoustic Showcase & Books Exhibit"
• 1995: Highland Grounds, Hollywood CA, (The First Official Gig!),
• 1995: Misc Showcases/Open Mics Hollywood CA - Cat n' Fiddle, The Crooked Bar, Highland Grounds
• 1995: Misc Showcases/Open Mics San Francisco CA - The Blue Moon, Club Boomerang

* CA Full Band = Melanie Silos: Guitar/Vocals, Stevarino Pokorny: Drums/Percussion/BG Vocals, Bob Fouracre: Bass, Dennis D: Lead Guitar, Ted Pugliese: Performance Art Stix Dancer/Percussion
alt- Damon Grossman: Percussion (1996 Roxy/HG)
alt- Bill Hitselberger: Bass (1995 HG)

* NY Full Band = Melanie Silos: Guitar/Vocals, Dennis D: Lead Guitars, Joey D'Anna: Bass/Guitars, Stevarino Pokorny: Drums/Percussion/BG Vocals
alt- Chris Richter: Bass (1997 Spiral)

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*** MUSICIANS WANTED ***

Seeking bandmates for a new band to play with songwriter, Melanie Silos: British lads with cigs welcome: Oasis-Stones-Beatles-Zep-TYPES! Influences include all artists mentioned in this site, plus Jazz, World Music, and Motown.

Rock for Learning encourages and supports a drug-free environment. Please share this with talented artists who might be interested. To apply, please e-mail your professional bio, letter of interest, and music-sample link (if available) to Melanie at Rockforlearning@yahoo.com CHEERS!

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BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

• For Mystic Minds Books & Cafe
  2841 N. Green Valley Pkwy/Sunset Road, Green Valley, Nevada.
• Special Order direct from RockforLearning@yahoo.com
• Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com

Remember, ALL BOOK PURCHASES HELP SUPORT THE ROCK FOR LEARNING MISSION - to promote music, learning, and self-development, as well as encourage support of our featured artist's philanthropic efforts.

KEEP CHECKING THIS SITE FOR MORE NEWS, DATES & PLACES COMING SOON!

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