~DEREK MOMENT AND MOMENT 7~
"OUR MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS"
Moody Blues, Beatles, Beach Boys, YES, Electric Light Orchestra, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, (Early) Bee Gees, (Early) America, Dan Fogelberg, Association, Traffic, Jackson Browne, Yardbirds, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Buffalo Springfield, Walker Brothers, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Derek Moment, Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Roger McGuinn, Jellyfish, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Foreigner, Journey, Kenny Loggins, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Warren Zevon, Moby Grape, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Loggins & Messina, Boston, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Zombies, Animals, Chuck Berry, Eric Burdon and The Animals, Brian Wilson, Buckingham-Nicks, Jeff Lynne, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Johann Pachelbel, Fleetwood Mac, Ventures, Beau Brummels, Temptations, Kinks, Vogues, Youngbloods, Elton John, Doobie Brothers, Poco (Rusty Young, Paul Cotten, Richie Furay, Timothy B. Schmidt) , Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Stan Lynch), Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor, Carole King, Hollies, Grace Slick, Four Tops, Righteous Brothers, Huey Lewis & The News, Warren Zevon, Yardbirds, Clannad, Knack, Guess Who, (early) Pure Prairie League, Coldplay, Moment7, Crowded House, Traffic, Steve Winwood, David Bowie, Roger Manning, Steely Dan, Bob Weir, Alan Price (O Lucky Man), (early) Heart, Alice In Chains, Spandau Ballet, Cat Stevens, Chicago, Gerry And The Pacemakers, Don Henley, early Steve Miller, Marty Balin, Grateful Dead. Boz Scaggs, Seals & Crofts, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Derek Moment, Blues Magoos, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, Long John Baldry, Spencer Davis Group, Souther Hillman Furay, Joe Walsh, Bernie Leadon-Michael Georgiades, Marc Cohn, Randy Meisner, Don Felder, Young Rascals, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Brothers Four, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Mark Lindsay, Taxxi, Jethro Tull, Greg Kihn, Ides Of March, Hotlegs, Harry Nilsson, Moment7, King Crimson, Country Joe & The Fish, Big Brother & The Holding Company with Janis Joplin, ASIA, David Gates, Every Mother's Son, Jackie DeShannon, Jimi Hendrix, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Eric Johnson, Jackson Five, Alan Parsons, Badfinger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marty Robbins, Marvin Gaye, Rembrandts, Rush (Power Windows), Sly & The Family Stone, Michael Hedges, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Will Ackerman, Stevie Wonder, Derek Moment, Big Star, Blind Faith, Blood Sweat & Tears, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Brent Bourgeois / Larry Tagg, Grand Funk Railroad (Closer To Home), The Wonders, The Oneeders, Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters, Bonnie Hayes, Loverboy, Styx, Supertramp, Gene Pitney, Left Banke, Derek Moment, Buddy Holly, Queen, (early) Rod Stewart, The Cars, Nils Lofgren, Burt Bacharach, Carpenters, Peter & Gordon, Chad & Jeremy, Chocolate Watch Band, Rick Wakeman, Renaissance, Four Freshmen, Chris Isaak, Cock Robin, David Ault, Music Machine, Eva Cassidy, Peter Frampton, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Spinal Tap, Tenacious D, Deep Purple, Allman Brothers, Tubes, Doors, Pablo Cruise, E-Types, Earth Quake, Elvis Presley, King Crimson, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Gene Clark, Copas Brothers (of New Orleans), Butch Wax & The Glass Packs, Pretenders, Guns & Roses, Michael Penn, David LaFlamme, It's A Beautiful Day, Donald Fagan, Barry Gibb, Ray Davies, Alan Price, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, David Gates & Bread, Alice In Chains, H.P.Lovecraft, Jars Of Clay, Donovan, Them, Jeff Wayne's War Of The Worlds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Terry Kath, Ned Doheny, Jorma Kaukonen, Hot Tuna, Neil Finn, Linda Ronstadt, Lionel Ritchie, Love w/ Arthur Lee, Mamas & Papas, Robert Stanton, Little Roger & The Goosebumps, Dick Bright and HIs Sounds Of Delight, Manfred Mann, Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Smithereens, Small Faces, Tim Buckley, Police, Manassas, Steve Stills, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Neil Young, Four Lads, Van Halen (David Lee Roth era), Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, Searchers, Eurythmics, Bruce Cockburn, Original Hair Soundtrack (James Rado and Galt McDermott), Nashville Teens, Blue Jays (Hayward and Lodge), Rod Argent, Moment7.
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DEREK MOMENT AND MOMENT7 - THE BAND
- Derek Moment - lead vocals, guitars, keyboards
- Nigel Sainte-Clements - bass, keyboards, saxophone, woodwinds, vocals
- Justin Connor McDermott - keyboards, guitars, saxophone, woodwinds, vocals
- Ian Miller-Zane - drums, percussion, vocals
- Trevor McGeorge - guitars, keyboards, vocals
- Brandonton Smalle - strings, guitars, string bass, percussion, vocals
- Tony LePegge - strings, guitars, keyboards, vocals
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*****BREAKING NEWS*****
DEREK MOMENT TO OPEN FOR PAUL McCARTNEY
IN CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY LEG OF US TOUR
Derek Moment has been announced as the opening act for the Central California leg of the upcoming Paul McCartney’s California Tour.
Announcement was made by McCartney spokesperson Niles Standish from the rooftop of McCartney’s MPL Communications offices in the Mayfair district of London.
First show will be at Fresno’s Melvin W. Cowpie, Jr. Memorial Rodeo Showgrounds. Date is yet to be announced. It is expected that the concert will take during a quarterly Fresno County Fair and Raisin Extravaganza.
Other central California dates include Mecca, Turlock, Atwater, Indio, Visalia, Bakersfield, Barstow, Stockton, Madera, Needles, Merced, Modesto, Ontario, Riverside, and Temecula, with additional cities to be announced.
An interesting side note to this Central California tour: during the day before their shows, Moment and McCartney will be conducting a series of “melody master classes” at a number of universities, including University of California Merced, Fresno State University, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal State Stanislaus, Turlock. This will be as part of their “Rap/Hip-Hop Deprogramming-Intervention” campaign.
This “Moment-McCartney Musical Intervention,” co-sponsored by the US Dept. of Education and the American Psychological Association, US Audiology Society, and Dr. Karl Weill Jung of the Bangalore Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, has been well received by academic music departments internationally. The problem is acute in the USA, were universities are struggling with dumbed down student populations raised on rap, hip hop, disco, reality shows, ‘tween pop by teenage mothers. Many freshmen are said to have absolutely no intellectual curiosity, entering overhyped and overpriced colleges with student loans that will burden them to the tune of over $100,000 to keep the university machine going, being admitted based on dumbed down SAT scores, and many dumb junior college transferees, together increasingly don’t know the musical difference between Shi* and Shinola. This has been troubling to music educators nationally. Moment and McCartney were recruited to help reverse this non-musical tide and this pilot program was the result. So far, there have been over 200 successful interventions in fifteen different US cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN FOR CENTRAL CALIFORNIA TOUR
Shortly after announcing the series of upcoming Central California shows, Derek Moment and Sir Paul McCartney have teamed up with the National Resource Defense Council, Sierra Club, and Audibon Societty, vowing to conduct their entire series of shows in an unprecedented “green” fashion.
For one, all shows will be performed outdoors in the daytime when the sun is directly overhead, thus avoiding the need for unnecessary spots and stage and outdoor security lighting. An added benefit: this will allow the crowd to be exposed to healthy doses of Vitamin D from the naturally healthy rays of the golden California sun. Medical consultants hired by Derek Moment indicate that people should not worry about overheating and getting sunburns from hot summer Fresno sun
In fact, special booths run by tour sponsor Coppertone will distribute reduced price (20% off! NYC Bloomingdales retail price) sunscreen to all attendees. Plus sun protection hats from the Moment7 clothing line will be sold at a 20% discount from the Bloomingdales MSRP of $69.99. And Special M7 sun protection long sleeved white shirts will also sell for 20% off their $89.99 MSRP. (For online hat and clothing purchases, visit www.zazzle.com/derekmoment). “We are doing everything we can to help reduce the "allegedly damaging rays of the sun,” said a concert spokesperson. We have never discounted the Moment7 sun hats and shirts to this extent. And sponsor Coppertone is being very generous. I hope people appreciate our efforts.”
Also, in a revolutionary green innovation, the air conditioning,l sound equipment and lighting in the Moment-McCartney “Go Green” tent will be powered exclusively by a group of 300 local Fresno school children. Throughout the show the kids will be pedaling an assembly of especially built electricity-generating bicycles wired in to the air conditioning, sound equipment, and lighting. Any excess generated will be donated back to the City of Fresno grid (with a corresponding reduction in the charge for the fairgrounds facility rental, which is only fair!)
This is heralded as a great first step in the combined goals of environmental stewardship, combatting childhood obesity, and giving at-risk youth positive tasks and “something to do.” The Fresno school kids will be working for class credit only - on their way to the goal of a GED before age 20 and before birth of their third child. The kids will not be paid in cash which they would not fully appreciate anyway. The concert promoters are exploring payment via a special child labor exemption for 501c(4) social benefit political non-profits that are subsidiaries of profit making shell corporations - a provision that was just enabled by a recent decision of the Roberts US Supreme Court, with Scalia, Thomas, and Alito jointly writing the majority opinion.
Concert representatives emphasized that kids donating their time to a good cause will "build character;" to pay them would send the wrong message to environmental activists everywhere. “Hey, we’re in this together, said Moment. With the global warming crisis looming, there is not time for petty selfish profiteering. We must work together and all pitch in now! Enough of the ‘me me me’ attitude already!”
To deliver the best possible sound to optimize the performance of their sensitive acoustic instruments and electronics, which could be damaged from the dust, dirty air, and hot sun within the Melvin W. Cowpie, Jr. Memorial Rodeo Showgrounds, Moment (and if he agrees, McCartney) will perform from inside a special clear tent. The tent will be air conditioned, humidified, dust-free and hypoallergenic. The clear tent will allow full views of the performance. In addition, a bank of large solar and bike-powered LED monitors will be stationed on the sides of the stage for better views from those in the back of the standing-room-only show, expected to fill the Rodeo Grounds with 40,000 people. (For sit down shows, the facility only accommodates 7,500 so things will get a bit crowded. Thank goodness for the roaming Big Gulp beverage carts selling 48 oz Cokes for only $9.95! Credit cards accepted!).
Meanwhile the crowd will enjoy the enriching warmth of the direct sun in the middle of the afternoon on dusty rodeo grounds in a hot Fresno day that typically averages 95 Degrees (F) in the summer. To reduce the effects of the sun and dust, aerial spraying helicopters from Fresno Crop Dusters Inc. will fly overhead periodically, dropping a gentle mist of water and highly diluted insectiside on the crowd, creating a virtual rainforest atmosphere. “We don’t believe that the relatively low 5% concentration of residual insecticides and fertilizers within the spray will negatively affect any of our attendees,” said a concert spokeswoman. “But in case anyone is sensitive to fertilizer and insecticide, we will have a medical tent staffed with junior college trained LVN’s who will be authorized to distribute both aspirin as well as Claritin and Benadril to reduce any possible brain swellings and allergic reactions caused by the helicopter rain forest misters/ crop dusters.”
“We really do want to be outdoors to share the experience with our fans... you know, connecting with the crowd directly, being with the people.” said Moment via speakerphone from within his personal hyperbaric chamber within his luxury tour bus. Sipping from a bottle of Reykjavik Icelandic Distilled Glacial Water which he has flown in weekly via private jet, Moment continued: “But in order to deliver the best possible sound for our audience and to protect our equipment - particularly my custom Gibson EDS-1275 white double-neck and my Taylor acoustics and vintage Rickenbackers and Telecasters - we simply have no choice but to perform within that air conditioned hypoallergenic clear tent. Further, because of the stress of touring, we must continue to haul the hyperbaric chamber, three variable temperature hot tubs, a cold plunge, portable dry sauna, steam rooms and showers - all powered by natural gas and propane - from show to show with our fleet of big rigs. These items are a necessity to ensure high quality shows so that our fans get the best entertainment possible - I resent the media calling them a frivolous luxury.”
Moment did point out that despite the powering of the spa equipment by propane and natural gas, that 10% of the fuel use by the big rigs is indeed comprised of eco-conscious bio diesel fuel.
“The "bio diesel" fuel - i.e. grease - is being generated from my Burger King franchises in Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona,” said Moment.
“Burger King is another show sponsor, and Burger King will be the exclusive caterers for the concert. Though I personally detest factory farming and the effect that beef cattle has on the environment, who am I to deny our good American customers their constitutionally protected right to eat all the cheeseburgers they can stuff into their happy fat faces? Freedom must ring! We want attendees to have a good time! Hey this is the American way. Similarly, who am I to deny them their right to drink as many Big Gulp 48 oz Tubs of Coca Cola as they possibly can at the show? Let Freedom Ring as Sean Hannity would say! Hey it is not my fault that obesity and diabetes is epidemic in this country. Diet and lifestyle has nothing to do with it. Obesity and diabetes is a genetic issue; if your mom was fat and had diabetes, then watch out, you may catch it. We just hope a preventive vaccination is developed soon! Besides, we’re just keeping the American customer satisfied - and American food consumers are recognized as among the most sophisticated in the world, Moment laughed.
"MOTIVATIONAL TOMATOES"
To motivate those children showing any signs of faltering in the hot midday sun, the audience has been supplied with fun “motivators” like tomatoes, potatoes, and other “throwables” to help inspire the kids and to help show them the value of hard work.
All kids who complete the “green fun ride” as it is called will get gold stars and full credit, along with the grade of “A”, for their “Green Air Conditioning 4-H science project” that demonstrates the ability to power large concert equipment and air conditioners and stage fans and a personal food refrigeration units, which Moment and McCartney use for refreshments... for an entire 2 1/2 hour show.
As Moment said: “This will be a great form of exercise for these young kids and will be a great way to give these at-risk youth “something to do.”
The Fresno school kids will be working for class credit only - on their way to a GED - and will not be paid in cash which as kids they would not fully appreciate anyway. The concert promoters are exploring payment via a special child labor exemption for 501c(3) non-profits that are subsidiaries of profit making shell corporations - a provision that was just enabled by a recent decision of the Roberts US Supreme Court, with Scalia, Thomas, and Alito jointly writing the majority opinion. If not enough volunteers are found, then the payment option will be employed.
Concert representatives indicated that the kids donating their time to a good cause is a good character builder for the kids and to pay them would send the wrong message to environmental activists everywhere. “Hey, we’re in this together, said Moment. With the global warming crisis looming, there is not time for petty selfish profiteering. We must work together and all pitch in now! Enough of the ‘me me me’ attitude already!”
And in order to deliver the best possible sound for their fans and to optimize the acoustic performance of their sensitive music equipment which could be damaged from the dust, dirty air, and hot sun within the Melvin W. Cowpie Memorial Rodeo Showgrounds, Moment and McCartney will perform from inside a special clear tent. The tent will be air conditioned, humidified, dust-free and hypoallergenic. The clear tent will allow full views of the performers. In addition, a bank of large solar and bike powered LED monitors will be mounted to the sides of the stage for better views from those in the back of the standing room only show, expected to fill the Rodeo Grounds with 40,000 people. (For sit down shows, the facility only accommodates 7,500 so things will get a bit crowded. Thank goodness for the roaming Big Gulp beverage carts selling 48 oz Coke for only $9.95!).
Meanwhile the crowd will enjoy the enriching warmth of the direct sun in the middle of the afternoon on dusty rodeo grounds in a mid August Fresno day that typically averages 95 Degrees (F) temperatures. To reduce the effects of the sun and dust, an aerial spraying helicopter from Fresno Crop Dusters Inc. will fly overhead periodically dropping a gentle mist on the crowd, creating a rainforest atmosphere. “We don’t believe that the relatively low 5% concentration of residual insecticides and fertilizers within the spray will negatively affect any of our attendees,” said a concert spokeswoman. “But in case anyone is sensitive to fertilizer and insecticide and DDT, we will have a medical tent staffed with junior college trained LVN’s who will be authorized to distribute both aspirin as well as Claritin and Benadril to reduce any possible brain swellings and allergic reactions caused by the helicopter rain forest misters/ crop dusters.”
“We really do want to be outdoors to share the experience with our fans... we really do ... you know, connecting with the crowd directly - being with our peeps.” said Moment via speakerphone from within his personal hyperbaric chamber with which he always travels. Sipping from a bottle of Reykjavik Icelandic Distilled Glacial Water which he has flown in weekly via private jet, Moment continued: “But in order to deliver the best possible sound for our audience and to protect our equipment - particularly my custom Gibson EDS-1275 white double-neck and my Taylor acoustics and vintage Rickenbackers and Telecasters - we simply have no choice but to perform within that air conditioned hypoallergenic clear tent. Further, because of the stress of touring, despite media criticism, we must continue to haul the hyperbaric chamber, three variable temperature hot tubs, a cold plunge, portable dry sauna, steam rooms and showers - all powered by natural gas and propane - from show to show with our fleet of big rigs. These items are a necessity to ensure high quality shows so that our fans get the best entertainment possible - please do not call them a frivolous luxury.”
Moment did point out that despite the powering of the spa equipment by propane and natural gas, that 10% of the fuel use by the big rigs is indeed comprised of green-friendly bio diesel.
“The bio diesel - i.e. grease - is actually being generated from my chain of Burger King franchises in Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona,” said Moment.
“Burger King is another show sponsor, and my Burger King franchise operation will be the exclusive caterers for the concert. Though I personally detest factory farming and the effect that beef cattle has on the environment, who am I to deny our good American customers their constitutionally protected right to eat all the cheeseburgers they can stuff into their happy fat faces? We want them to have a good time! Hey this is the American way. Similarly, who am I to deny them their right to drink as many Big Gulp 48 oz Tubs of Coca Cola as they possibly can at the show? Let Freedom Ring as Sean Hannity would say! Hey it is not my fault that obesity and diabetes is epidemic in this country. Diet and lifestyle has nothing to do with it. Obesity and diabetes is a genetic issue - lifestyle has nothing to do with it - if your mom was fat and had diabetes, then watch out, you may catch it - we just hope a preventive obesity vaccination is developed soon so people can be saved! They are such victims with no ability to control what I believe is the obesity virus. You've heard of "going viral?" Well, there you go! Besides, we’re just catering to the needs of our wonderful all-American customers,” Moment concluded.
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