hi everybody!!

we’re back with another installment of “Just A Girl..in this Digital World”! this week we’re talking with a sista that not only uses technology to promote but also embraces technology out of necessity. being an independent filmmaker and documentarian, as well as co-owner of a media company, she is always on the prowl for the newest tool that will help make her job that much easier while maintaining quality. we are talking about Cynical Smith of Bucktown USA.

she streams her radio show “Linden Sundays” on Beatminerz Radio live via ustream.com and, Bucktown USA, which she co-owns, is celebrating the release of General Steele’s “Amerikkka’s Nightmare Part II: Children of War” with the companion documentary “We The People”. this is a woman that has embraced technology.

although a sista is busy, she sat for a second and answered some questions for “Just A Girl…”::

me: Bucktown USA has a .ning, do you find that it is helping you to grow your brand?
Cynical Smith: No I think it’s the opposite Bucktown USA is helping the Ning Brand to grow. What Ning offers is a great platform which otherwise would be very costly to design from scratch, but ultimately it depends on you to make your brand grow by marketing your site.

me: what is your favorite site for artists’ promotion?
Cynical Smith: Hmm… I can’t name one that is ideal, I like certain features from a bunch of different sites.

me: as an independent film director, what is your personal favorite site, whether for editing or post production?
Cynical Smith: Celtx is a free downable pre-production software. For $5.00 a month you can create an online studio with up to five users.

me: how much time do you usually spend online?
Cynical Smith: Too much, but not enough! I host an internet radio show twice a week plus I produce an online talk show so I spend a lot of time researching, building an online community, as well as marketing my Brand.

me: what do you see as the evolution of technology for filmmakers?
Cynical Smith: There are limitless distribution possibilities with the integration of TV and the Internet.

no doubt! everyday there’s new software coming out and computers get upgraded making the possibilities endless. so make sure you pay attention to what’s in the future for Cynical Smith and Bucktown USA! I’ll be back next week to introduce you to another sista making the tools of technology work for her!

laters!

Can’t be here for this wonderful event as I’m caught up in SXSW preperation hell but I do recommend this super highly!

Firstly it’s RES

Hosted by Amanda Diva .

Tomorrow- Friday, March 12th with special guests:  Pardon The Stranger, Mishal Moore and Oh My Goodness.

Presented by This Is Real Music- love their site- chock full of goodies and musical morsel treats.

On the decks:  DJ Metaphysic

North 4th Bar-  $15.00 w/ RSVP and $20.00 without!

So the Efficacy Viral Video Series is starting to take off. Have some very exciting episodes in the works including some recognizable big names and some stalwarts in the underground!

Launched in early January this year and I expect by Summer to have a web partner to take it next level, sponsors/endorsements and 100 episodes of content- that’s my goal!

Very excited to bring the next episode as it will premiere tonight at Bowery Poetry Club.

It’s the anticipated Spills Vs Felecia Cruz. We’ll get to see footage of their work with the kids and Fighting For Futures live from Cambodia and other special treats/messages.

So get out tonight for a great show with performances by Eyeris, Kon, Eric Sosa and others. And…Felecia Cruz will be skyped in to intro the premiere– how cool is that!   Can’t wait for the audience reaction and feedback!

Episode #14-  Spills VS Felecia Cruz -  Tonight- 10PM- Bowery Poetry Club

Hosted by: Warren Britt, Jesse Abraham & Premonition.

Shouts to Angela McKenzie -Initiative Radio

We are very much at work here preparing for the tour ahead, so this is going to be a relatively short Juice this week. I promise to keep you up to date by liveblogging the tour as well as introduce you to some amazing new Israeli music acts upon our return to the Holy Land.

For now, let me just share how excited we all are to be going! Onili, along with DJ Shochat will be touring Miami, Austin, New York, and my homespot, Philly! All the gigs are going to be equally amazing, but of course since I’m from Philly…I’m most excited about this.

The gig in Philly is at my favorite spot, Silk City, with an amazing lineup! Performing along with Onili and Shochat are Plastic Little’s DJ Siyoung and Pfunkt.

SXSW has a HUGE Israeli representation this year! Along with Onili and Shochat, we will also be represented by Boom Pam, Soulico, DJ Mesh and Fiona Bloom favorite: Terry Poison!

check out the video from MixRevolution TV of Soulico at SXSW 2007

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Another amazing Israeli act to see while in Austin is Boom Pam. Feel like bellydancing a bit? Check them out below:

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and of course, we are all looking forward to TERRY POISON!!!!

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If you are in Austin for the festival, PLEASE COME GIVE US YOUR SUPPORT!

We’ve made even more additions to the Onili/Shochat tour. Below is the present schedule, which we are still confirming details and adding more events so stay tuned:

March 12 11:30 PM Coco De Ville, Miami
March 17 12PM SXSW Purevolume Party, Austin
March 17 11 PM SXSW Club 115, Austin
March 18 SXSW Feat Soulico (venue TBA), Austin
March 18 SXSW Oleh Records Party (venue TBA), Austin
March 20 SXSW Feat Soulico, Beauty Bar, Austin, Texas
March 23 9PM Silk City, Philadelphia
March 24 4PM Best Buy, Union square, NYC
March 25 MIDNIGHT, Nublu, NYC
March 26 Webster Hall’s Studio NYC

For the tour dates of the other Israeli acts represented in the festival, please check their websites! (linked above)

Tonight, if you are in Tel Aviv you have two amazing options: Jackson’s Bar with Ori Shochat and DJ Loyal on the decks, as well as The Secret Project (Onili sideproject) performance at Rothschild 12. See you next week in Miami!!!!!

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I’ll be headed to SXSW on March 17th, if your in Austin be sure to mark this in your calender! It’s an amazing bill w/The Beatards & Onili from Tel Aviv!!!

But before I head off to Austin I’ll be rocking out w/Crosby & Kosha Dillz at South Paw this Wednesday!

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