Artists! We're just finishing up my new Christmas album Christmas in Cali and I'd like to do something different for the album art. Since I have no real specific vision for the art, I wanted to "bring it to the people" and let y'all create something fresh. So we're doing a contest to see who can draw up the sickest album art for this Christmas album. And as a thank you to the winner for being a part of the project, we'll give you $500 cash (and signed CDs of course). And for all the "non-winners" maybe there's an opportunity to work together down the road. Who knows?
So, if you're an artist (ie. painter, tattoo, digital, graffiti, etc.) then this is for you.
Can't wait to see what y'all come up with!!! Have fun.
Here's the "rules" and guidelines for the contest.
THEME: "Christmas in Cali." Laid back. Feel good West Coast vibe. Positive vibes.
GOAL: Draw the sickest piece of art for the album cover for my new album "Christmas in Cali".
REWARD:
$500 cash (plus credits on album and a signed cd of course!)
DEADLINE for submissions: Nov 12, 2012.
SUBMIT TO: Submit art to: info@dominicballi.com (Note: a small jpg or photo of the art will be fine for your submission. If we end up going with your piece we'll get a high res version from you afterward.)
GUIDELINES FOR THE ARTWORK:
-No surfers
-No chicks in bikinis
-No dudes in speedos ;-)
- I'm thinking hand drawn is the direction I want, but a dope digital piece could be cool too.
-Must incorporate at least a little red and green so it feels Christmasy
- Must have text "Dominic Balli and "Christmas in Cali" on the art.
- "Dominic Balli" should grab your attention over "Christmas in Cali"
"Dominic Balli" should be (or appear to be) hand drawn, BUT must also be similar to, and reminiscent of, the original Dominic Balli logo (NOTE: there are two Dominic Balli logos. Both are the same look but one has the "Dominic" stacked on the "Balli". The other has them side by side. Logos can be seen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/american-dream/id451803116
And here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/public-announcement-bonus/id337464867
QUESTIONS?
Email: info@dominicballi.com
Have fun and merry-early-Christmas!!!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
MONOCASE - The sickest gig bags out there!
If you haven't heard about monocase gig bags and backpacks, then you're missing out. These bags are sick! They look like a gig bag but they have hard case protection! I'm loving these things! Get on this, if you're not already!
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
A bittersweet goodbye to a great friend and drummer...
Hi everyone,
We’re looking for a new drummer and we’re holding open auditions.
Ryan Bruce has been holding it down with me since the release of Public Announcement in April of 2008 and has been a huge part of what I do and has become a great friend. But, there’s a time for everything. Ryan has a family now, my touring schedule is more demanding than ever, and the season is just changing for all of us. So it’s extremely bittersweet that we have to say goodbye to Ryan and hello to a new drummer. We love you Ry.
Can you please help spread the word through facebook, twitter, to agents, managers, bands, musicians, music departments at churches, etc?
Here’s the info:
What: Dominic Balli is auditioning a new drummer.
Who: Drummers. Preferable good ones, who like reggae, like traveling, and like to have a good time. All applicants must live within driving distance of L.A./Ventura County, CA*. All applicants must have a flexible schedule. In addition to monthly (sometimes weekly fly dates and local touring, all applicants must be able to tour multiple times a year for at least two weeks at a time (possibly longer depending demand). Each applicant must be a legal U.S. resident and be able to travel in and out of the U.S. without hindrance. All applicants must be professional level musicians who have a desire to serve the people (no divas please ;)). It probably goes without saying that the music is strongly rooted in reggae with elements of hip hop, rock, and pop so all applicants must be able to get down with that style. We are looking for a broad range of ethnicities in our applicants and love all shapes, races and sizes. Additionally, while I love and respect people of all faiths and people of no faith, due to the nature of what I do, we are only auditioning applicants who are born again followers of Jesus Christ.
*Note: Unless there’s someone on the other side of the country who is absolutely incredible, all applicants must live within driving distance of L.A./Ventura County, CA.
When: Live auditions are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 16th in Ventura CA, but preliminary auditions will be done through video submissions.
How to audition: Step one: send an email to dominicballimusic@gmail.com. We’ll take it from there.
Please help us spread the word if you can.
If you are interested, have questions, or have any leads please email: dominicballimusic@gmail.com
Thanks much!
- Dominic
dominicballi.com
youtube.com/dominicballi
facebook.com/dominicballimusic
twitter.com/dominicballi
We’re looking for a new drummer and we’re holding open auditions.
Ryan Bruce has been holding it down with me since the release of Public Announcement in April of 2008 and has been a huge part of what I do and has become a great friend. But, there’s a time for everything. Ryan has a family now, my touring schedule is more demanding than ever, and the season is just changing for all of us. So it’s extremely bittersweet that we have to say goodbye to Ryan and hello to a new drummer. We love you Ry.
Can you please help spread the word through facebook, twitter, to agents, managers, bands, musicians, music departments at churches, etc?
Here’s the info:
What: Dominic Balli is auditioning a new drummer.
Who: Drummers. Preferable good ones, who like reggae, like traveling, and like to have a good time. All applicants must live within driving distance of L.A./Ventura County, CA*. All applicants must have a flexible schedule. In addition to monthly (sometimes weekly fly dates and local touring, all applicants must be able to tour multiple times a year for at least two weeks at a time (possibly longer depending demand). Each applicant must be a legal U.S. resident and be able to travel in and out of the U.S. without hindrance. All applicants must be professional level musicians who have a desire to serve the people (no divas please ;)). It probably goes without saying that the music is strongly rooted in reggae with elements of hip hop, rock, and pop so all applicants must be able to get down with that style. We are looking for a broad range of ethnicities in our applicants and love all shapes, races and sizes. Additionally, while I love and respect people of all faiths and people of no faith, due to the nature of what I do, we are only auditioning applicants who are born again followers of Jesus Christ.
*Note: Unless there’s someone on the other side of the country who is absolutely incredible, all applicants must live within driving distance of L.A./Ventura County, CA.
When: Live auditions are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 16th in Ventura CA, but preliminary auditions will be done through video submissions.
How to audition: Step one: send an email to dominicballimusic@gmail.com. We’ll take it from there.
Please help us spread the word if you can.
If you are interested, have questions, or have any leads please email: dominicballimusic@gmail.com
Thanks much!
- Dominic
dominicballi.com
youtube.com/dominicballi
facebook.com/dominicballimusic
twitter.com/dominicballi
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