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August '1976'/2008 |
Summer is finally here. Chained By Dreams is Still Available! (a few copies left) *Free Download * "You Shoulda" |
Currently being sold directly through the site (use the Google link), CDBaby, and downloads are available at Itunes. |
Photographer: John De Amara www.johndeamara.com Graphic Design: Todd Slater Hair and Makeup: Erin Hunt |
Scott Slater (My Producer) and Me |
On a Times Square Billboard, Baby! |
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August 14th, 2007 Mark your calendars. August 22nd I'm performing again at Unwined. No cover and the set starts and 9PM. Located at 95th St. between Broadway and West End. ALSO check out www.myspace.com/michellehotaling for your chance to win a FREE cd. |
August 26th, 2007 Thanks to Lambert Belandres for the photos taken at Unwined and to every supportive soul that came out for the show. You rock! To see more photos, click below. Also- click to download YOU SHOULDA for FREE! Share it with friends, families or past lovers and enemies (it might be most fitting for the latter). |
September 29th, 2007 * Finished shooting for "You Shoulda" video so check back soon for an organic-low-budget-chain-smoking themed piece of work. Oh yeah. *Show at Divertimento Bistro. Thanks to those who came out and gave as much support and love and energy as a full-crowd at an arena. Rock on! *Started work on new single, "The Vineyard Song" *Stay tuned for a recent review to be featured in the UK's Fireworks magazine. Rumour has it that yours truly is compared to Stevie Nicks. Go figure! *Recent photoshot with John DeAmara. Feel free to click through my Hollywood-inspired shots below. |
November 2007 * Lots of upcoming gigs! Most importantly, Michelle is playing the Bitter End on December 12th! It will be the last big show of the year in NYC so you better be there! * Go Girls Music Fest- Saturday, November 10th @ 8PM at Hank's Saloon in Brooklyn! All proceeds are going to benefit Mighty Mutts, a no-kill shelter dedicated to finding homes for homeless pups and kitties. *Coming to Long Island: November 25th, the Sunday after Thanksgiving at The Nutty Irishman! Show is at 8PM! *Michelle is the featured artist at www.esidewalk.com so check out the site. If you're a musician, you can add a profile and your music! Everyone over there is extremely kind. |
December 2007 * December 21st - 5-7, Scott and I will be bringing our music to Christmas at Port Authority. It's going to be wild, I'm sure. * Thanks to the folks from Alberta, Canada. Scott and I were invited to play for three shows in Bryant Park. It was a great opportunity! * What a crazy month! Thanks to everyone who came out to the Bitter End! It was a dream for me to play there. Photos are to the right --> |
At the Bitter End, December 12th, 2007 |
January "1976"- * Happy New Year! I'm reminiscing on an era I never lived... for me it's 1976. What year is it for you? Updates soon! |
Got Dreams? |
I certainly do and can use your help! Join in my post-it campaign! Email me your address and I'll send a book of post-its that read, "Got Dreams- check out www.chainedbydreams.com." Post them in weird places around your city or town, public restrooms, pubs, dashboards, a stranger's back? Email me to spread the word and inspire people to think of their own dreams- missdiatribe@aol.com! |
February "1976"- * New Youtube Videos up! Check the link for a weekly additional videos! Contact me if you have a request. *My new song- "The Vineyard" will be available this month! Check out myspace for the big reveal! *Stay tuned for some upcoming dates for shows! *"Porcelain Doll: Acoustic and Orgasmic" video was featured on Xanga.com this week! |
April "1976"- * The Vineyard is now on MVY Radio! Check out http://www.mvyradio.com/local_musicafe/. * Check out below, Scott and I appeared on "Different Voices" by Poet Minor! It was a great show! |
June "1976"- *New shows coming soon Michelle's been invited back to the Port Authority Series andwill be at the Athens Street Festival on July 12th. * Thanks to Border Burrito for including us in the On The Border Songwriter Series! Video montage below: |
July "1976"- *Michelle, accompanied by Scott Slater had an amazing show at the Athens Street Festival. Photos to come soon. * More shows will be booked soon so check back. *If you're a graphic artist and looking to collaborate in merchandise designs, shoot an email to: chainedbydreams@aol.com. *Michelle is back in the studio working on new material. For a behind the scenes look, check out the video below. The latest single, "Sweet Clarity" will be available within the next month. |