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The not-so-fun part of a project – fundraising
The only way you haven’t heard that I have been fundraising for my project Detroit Hye Times is if you have been living in a hole for the last several weeks or better yet..you have been blocking me from your … Continue reading
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Crowdfunding
The new buzz word these days in economic development is crowdfunding. Truth be told, my “daytime” passion and (steady paycheck) involves running a business association (Chamber of Commerce) while utilizing my professional background in economic development to help accomplish those … Continue reading
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100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
When I started my Detroit Hye Times project, I didn’t realize how close I was going to be with the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide which is in 2015. It was not my intent in creating this project … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, detroit, Genocide, Henry Ford, Massacre, michigan, Turkey
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It all started at 4AM this morning
I got up pretty early this morning to get my Kickstarter campaign launched…4AM to be exact. My friend Mark Gavoor, also a musician, has written a blog for many years now and as I always look forward to reading it, … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, detroit, Kickstarter, knight foundation, Kresge Artist Fellow, Mark Gavoor, michigan, music, musicians, project official, Topouzian
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Simon Javizian
When I started to prepare for my ArtXDetroit concert and lecture last year, one of the Armenian musicians I had to get in touch with in order to receive some verbal history was Simon Javizian. Simon has been a friend … Continue reading
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Wanted: Vintage photos for project
Multiple tasks need to be accomplished for this project to stay on track and be completed in 2014. Sure, the fundraising is important, but the content is what will make this film. To date, I have interviewed several musicians and … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbott & Costello, Armenian, clubs, detroit, memorabilia, michigan, movie, music, musicians, photos, vintage
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Launch date of Kickstarter campaign – February 1, 2014!
Well, after putting all of my work together, I have decided on a launch date of February 1, 2014 for my Kickstarter campaign. You may think that picking a date shouldn’t have been this hard, but I lamented over and … Continue reading
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It’s almost time..about to kickstart the year
After many months of preparation, I am finally ready to launch my Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for Detroit HYE Times, a project that (if fundraising is successful) will highlight the history of the Armenian musicians in Detroit that performed … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
2013 was indeed a great year for many reasons, much to be thankful about as I have said in the past. Looking forward to a busy 2014. Will start my Detroit Hye Times project with a major push in several … Continue reading
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Jazz meets Armenian
I had a great opportunity to play a concert with some fine musicians right before Christmas. A number of months ago, jazz guitarist/composer Colton Weatherston approached me about combining Armenian and Middle Eastern music with jazz rhythms. This is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, Arts, Bass, Clarinet, detroit, Drums, Folk music, kanun, michigan, Middle East, Middle Eastern music, music, Royal Oak
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HYE Times 