SoundClick blogs by maria daines (Maria)

Twisted South Magazine launches with free download of our new song

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:54:22 EST

Dear all, The first issue of the new TWISTED SOUTH magazine launches with a free download of our new song 'Alligators, Snakes n' Drugs' inspired by Howard 'Zeke' Loftin, editor of Twisted South. Call in here to listen or download the song and please support this great new Southern style magazine which features rock n' roll from the US and beyond! http://www.twistedsouth.com/music.html Have a great spring weekend :) Best wishes Maria & Paul xx

Please speak up to save the Wild Horses of America!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:31:04 EST

Dear all, on Thursday 25th March, Paul and I attended the UK rally to speak up for the wild horses of USA at the American Embassy in London. It is estimated there may be as few as 15,000 Mustangs left and the Bureau of Land Management in US, is rounding them up and just stockpiling them in holding pens, telling the public of USA that they are starving. The fact is they are healthy and many are in foal, sadly the round ups, carried out by helicopter, traumatizes the horses so much that many do...

Saving America's Horses, Trailer Announcement

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:54:19 EST

Dear all, Our songs feature in this tremendous film project to save America's horses from slaughter. Please share the links and info. Thank you, M&P xx WFLF Humanion Films FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 8, 2009, WFLF Humanion Films has announced the release of their Issue Trailer for Saving America's Horses, A Nation Betrayed. The focus of the issue trailer is to clearly define the mission of the film production which is to protect ALL HORSES from slaughter. Representatives are con...

Join us on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire Weds 13th May 09

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:08:35 EST

Dear all, we will be joining the wonderful Sue Marchant at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire this Wednesday 13th May at 9pm GMT, for a chat about the launch of our new CD Shelter Me and if you can make it you can listen live by clicking this ;link - www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/local_radio/ Sue's page - http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/content/articles/2006/05/12/radio_cambridgeshire_profile_sue_marchant_feature.shtml And you can even email the show, yaaaah!! sue.marchant@bbc.co...

Laika

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:02:55 EST

Dear all, our new song is a tribute to Laika, the first living creature to be sent into space. You can read her story here - http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/residents/LAIKA001/Resident.htm And here on our website - http://www.maria-daines.com/music-86.html There are things that are known and things that are unknown; in between is exploration. Someone has to pay the final price for achieving the goal. Not that she ever wanted to, nobody asked her. She was the chosen one. She walke...

Viva! Fantastic informative website

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:49:37 EST

Dear all, had to share this, the video section is also viewable online. ;link to website - http://www.viva.org.uk/ Viva! Video - http://www.viva.org.uk/video/nimn.html - Video list Love from Maria xx

One Dog at a Time by Pen Farthing

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:49:13 EST

Dear all, check out this fantastic book about rescuing dogs from Afghanistan, amazing! The writer donated a signed copy of his book to the benefit gig on Saturday and it raised a mighty £150!! http://www.nowzaddogs.co.uk/ http://www.youtube.com/canonpen http://www.mayhewinternational.org/places/afghanistan/nowzaddogs/index.html Best wishes Maria xx

Benefit Gig for Doris Banham Dog Rescue, UK

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:27:57 EST

Dear all, if you can make it to Watford we'd love to see you tomorrow night!! Gig info - BENEFIT GIG FOR DORIS BANHAM DOG RESCUE Doors open 7.30pm The Pumphouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Local Board Rd, Lower Watford High St, Watford, Herts WD17 2JP Tel - 01923 241362 Price: £10 on the door £7.50 in advance Organised by Julia of the Apache John Band. http://www.myspace.com/apachejohn Please visit Doris Banham Dog Rescue website online to see the great work ...

The price of bacon and the unseen suffering in intensive pig farming

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:23:13 EST

Dear all, this is well worth reading - http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jan/06/animal-welfare-food-bacon Best wishes Maria xx

VERY IMPORTANT PETITION Please sign and forward!!

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:35:25 EST

Dear all, please sign this petition to ask for the maximum sentence for the men who hacked a poor 7 month old puppy to pieces, animal abuse leads to human abuse - http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/maximum-penalty-for-the-men-who-hacked-up-a-puppy For further info on the link between animal abuse and violent crime - http://www.pet-abuse.com/pages/abuse_connection.php Thank you Maria xx

150 dogs rescued from Meat Market, China

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:36:51 EST

South China Morning Post http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d973262e5f29e110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News Sichuan officials rescue 150 dogs after tip-off from activist by Kelly Chan Jan 02, 2009 Some 150 dogs destined for the chopping block at a Guangzhou meat market were seized by officials in Sichuan this week following a tip-off from a Chengdu animal-rescue centre. The Hong Kong-based Animals Asia Foundation sai...

The Old Bag Wears Fur

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:11:57 EST

Dear all, Well, being animal lovers it's no surprise we consider the fur trade to be apallingly cruel and who wouldn't?! Yet, people still buy and wear real fur. So, here's our first song of the New Year 2009, a message to those who wear fur coats that don't belong to them, it's on free download on our Soundclick and to find out more about the fur trade this link is an excellent resource - www.furisdead.com Best wishes Maria & Paul xx

GUESTS ON BBC RADIO SUFFOLK STEPHEN FOSTER SHOW WEDS 10TH DEC!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:26:57 EST

Dear all, some exciting news! We are guests on the Stephen Foster Show at BBC Radio Suffolk on Weds evening 10th Dec, 6.15pm to 6.45pm GMT, hope you can keep us company, all links to listen live online and email the show are below, woo hoo!! Hugs, Maria & Paul xx Listen live link - http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/local_radio/index.shtml Stephen Foster profile http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/content/articles/2006/06/14/bbc_radio_suffolk_foster_profile_...

A fantastic way to help us release our new CD 'Shelter Me' pls share!

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:21:51 EST

Dear all, As you may know, Paul and I have been trying to think of ways that we could fund the release of our next cd for animal welfare and rescue. It seemed an impossible task right now because of our financial restrictions. Our friend Paul. D. Richmond, aka Zest, wrote to us to offer immediate practical support and here is what he will do. Please visit this link below on youtube and read the 'more info' section to the right of the video. Thank you for your suppo...

Barcelona here we come!!

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:58:32 EST

Dear all, sorry we haven't been in touch much recently, we've been preparing for our gig in Barcelona for SOS Galgos this weekend, we're playing on Sat 22nd at City Hall, details are in the gig list on our home website. The event is to raise funds and awareness for the amazing organisation - www.sosgalgos.com Hoping there's some Soundclick people in the area on the night! Will take lots of pics and share when we get back, have a great weekend & all our best :) Love from Maria & Pa...

Sighthound Welfare Trust Auction

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:57:24 EST

Important auction reminder There's only just over a week left until the Sighthound Welfare Trust auction opens and we want to make it a great success for the hounds - but we urgently need your support. Please have a rummage in cupboards for items that could be used to auction. It could be a dog coat or collar that you brought but never used, or some DVD's that you don't want. With your support we can turn this items into cash for the hounds and their rescuers. The success of this auct...

Heart of Tears (Regina) Please take a listen to Mike's song

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:40:34 EST

Dear all, Mike-K of Studio 17 has composed a beautiful song for Regina and you can hear it on this link - http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7008472 Also check out Mike's artist page on s/click http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=660425 I think it's a wonderful tribute to a precious soul. Love from Maria xx

RATCHET COMES HOME!!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:05:40 EST

Iraqi puppy adopted by American soldier on charter flight en route to US http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-ml-iraqi-puppy,0,1712525.story By KIM GAMEL | Associated Press Writer; 7:02 PM EDT, October 19, 2008 BAGHDAD (AP) _ Ratchet the Iraqi puppy finally had his day. An animal rescue group flew into Baghdad on Sunday and picked up the dog, which was adopted by Army Spc. Gwen Beberg, 28, of Minneapolis in a case that highlighted military rules barring troops from car...

IMPORTANT UPDATE TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR RATCHET PLEASE READ!!

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:01:21 EST

From - Operation Baghdad Pups (God Bless them) www.baghdadpups.com We can make a difference. It's called the "Court of Pubic Opinion" and they will listen... Spread the word! HERE ARE THE CURRENT PROBLEMS: ISSUE 1: Ratchet is not allowed to leave.Since officers are refusing to let Ratchet go, he needs a military order to officially release him to leave Iraq. ISSUE 2: Baghdad Pups needs donations to sponsor their upcoming trip to Iraq. Ratchet was scheduled to leave on...

PLEASE SIGN PETITION TO BRING RATCHET HOME WITH HIS SOLDIER FRIEND

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:15:06 EST

Dear all, please read and share this news and sign the petition, it's heartbreaking but we can move mountains with compassion! Thank you Maria xx PETITION link - http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/clemency-for-ratchet Soldier who saved puppy from life of hardship in Iraq could see her dog executed by U.S. superiors By Eddie Wrenn/World News Online Last updated at 7:23 PM on 07th October 2008 Young Ratchet could face the death-penalty by U.S. Army offi...

Please download Chained To You in aid of Dogs Deserve Better

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:20:42 EST

Dear all, our new song 'chained to you' is dedicated to Shepp, notes are on the song page, this poor young German Shepherd was starved to death on the end of a chain which was embedded tightly into his neck. Animal services rescued Shepp but sadly too late to save his life. We hope downloads proceeds of this song will help campaigners to spread awareness and educate the public regarding the need to protect dogs like Shepp. Download link - www.indiestore.com/dogsdeserve...

Our trip to Belgium with Scooby was fantastic!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:56:30 EST

Dear all, we're back!!! Just a quick mail to let you know the Scooby Animal Refuge 20th Anniversary was absolutely FANTASTIC!! We've never had so much fun and met so many lovely people & dogs in one place, it was a riot of happy faces and such a brilliant celebration of animal rescue over the last 20 years at the amazing Scooby animal shelter in Medina del Campo, Spain. The anniversary event was in Belgium so that all the supporting organisations could attend and we met greyhound/galgo re...

Off to Belgium to play for Scooby Rescue!!

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:47:38 EST

Dear all, we're flying out tomorrow to play for the wonderful rescue shelter, Scooby Medina, for their 20th Anniversary in Belgium, we're really looking forward to it and can't wait to meet everyone :) www.scoobymedina.com/ Mary Alice, Cornwall's Voice For Animals, is travelling with us & no doubt we'll have lots of pics to share with you when we're back around 6th September. Hope you have a great weekend, all our best & bye for now! Love from Maria & Paul xx

Justice For Regina

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:09:22 EST

Dear all, Regina was a rescue dog living in Ribercan shelter in the town of Carcaixent Valencia, Spain. On 29th May 2008, thugs broke into the shelter and Regina was sexually abused, tortured and killed during the attack on the premises. Other dogs were frightened away from the shelter when their quarters were badly damaged but Regina was petrified and too timid to fight back. Shelter volunteers said they had only just begun to gain Regina's trust. We hope this song will help to alert peop...

London Film Premiere Meat The Truth

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:07:02 EST

HI all, had a great day today, we were invited to the premiere of 'Meat The Truth' & it's a brilliant film, we took lots of pics & clips as it's not often we can get out together on a day off & we enjoyed ourselves big time! Video here - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R0PR2DXZXlM The film was hosted by the Vegetarian Society for the start of National Vegetarian Week and it covers the important subject of mass meat production affecting climate change, I hope you'll see it as this was...

FEATURED in Artist Launch Online Magazine May issue!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:38:23 EST

Hi all, some great news! Check out page 64 'Blue Moon' :) http://www.artistlaunchmag.com M&P xx

Limerick Animal Welfare Shelter

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:23:04 EST

Dear all, since I've been involved in writing songs for animal rights & welfare I've seen some horrific sights and every day yet more alerts come in and money is always needed all around the world for many rescue shelters, I pass on whatever I can to like minded friends & I always hope that things will improve and some animals will be saved. Tonight I was reading the news on Limerick Animal Welfare website and I just wasn't prepared to see the latest cruelty cases that the staff at this rescu...

Please welcome Leigh to Soundclick & catch her show Sat 3rd

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:00:21 EST

Hi all, here's the link to Leigh's s/click page - http://members.soundclick.com/thepawzcauze & news of an important show coming up this weekend - Gage's family will be on my show this Saturday with 2 other guests who lost their dogs to the tragedy of hate. The name of the show will be Days of Sadness show # 81. It will start at 3pm EST. *Listen Live* on the blogtalkradio link & archive stream available after the show. http://www.blog...

Please read Ladyhawks blog re Saving State Parks

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:20:19 EST

Dear all, this is copied from Terri - Ladyhawk1's blog, you can find her in our top friends, it's important that the world doesn't lose anymore places of beauty and TREES!! Please read & get active before it's too late, if everyone writes a letter or an email it could prevent this ecological disaster . Thank you, Maria xx On January 10th, the Governor released the proposed FY 08-09 state budget. We expected it to be difficult but it turned out to be worse than we had thought. The budget p...

Cave Dogs Rescue Film on Youtube now!!

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:48:56 EST

Dear all, I wanted to make this film for a long time & finally did it! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yyBx427cUec Please share with your friends and supporters to keep the story of the cave dogs alive and hopefully make more people aware of the plight of stray animals in Ethiopia & the need for funds and education. Love from Maria xx

This amazing song, a must listen by Nigel Potter!!

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:19:26 EST

I just had to share this link, lyrics inspiring, out of this world songwriting, it really gets you in the heart - 'A handful of dirt' http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6300335 Keep up the wonderful work Nigel & well done on your BBC 6 Radio play with Carol Douglas on 'Too Numb to Cry', hope there's lots more air time to come! Love from M&P xx

Say No to elephants as entertainment for tourists in Thailand

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:20:57 EST

And here's why - http://www.helpthaielephants.com/

Song of the motherless calf on youtube

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:13:49 EST

Hi all, thanks to the creative talents of our friend Pinedog, song of the motherless calf is now available as a film montage on the links below, it must have taken Pine ages to do this & we'd like to say a huge thank you!!!!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CehINWZa5iY Bye for now M&P xx

New video band clips last year

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:37:19 EST

Hi all, hope you are all well & happy, sorry I haven't been around to keep in touch lately, so much has been happening & I just can't find the time to be online long enough, it's been one of those months rather than one of those weeks! I figured how to make videos & creating this one was a lot of fun & a nice way to remember Dave’s time with the band, by the way he sent a message from Spain today & he’s doing well & he’s adopted a puppy, bless him!! First rehearsal with our new drummer Mark...

Rescuer's Prayer on Youtube

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:04:47 EST

Hi all, my first attempt at a slideshow vid & thank you to rescue staff world wide - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI5_hEKOuD8 Bye for now Maria xx

Last Wild herd of Buffalo in USA

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:50:40 EST

Dear all, please visit this website and see what's happening to the buffalo - www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/ And a music station to raise awareness - www.iacmusic.com/lastwildherd I hope everyone around the world will speak up to help save the Buffalo. Maria xx

Pinedog & Paul new collab song yaaaaaaaa!!

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:45:21 EST

Hi all, 'Prophet of Peace' - playing on the page now, it was great hearing this coming together, two musicians I respect very much, awesome song Pine :) www.soundclick.com/members/pinedog Love from Maria xx

Save Our World

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:15:31 EST

Dear all, couldn't upload our new track to S/click because it was too long so it's on this link below & notes are on the page, click title of song to read them, all our best & keep on rockin!!! www.iacmusic.com/mariadaines Love from M&P :) :) xx

Playlisted on FM Radio France!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:32:14 EST

A great start to New Year!!!!!!!! MARIA DAINES/ Wisdom's tooth/ Pay for this/ NorthStar Music 07 MARIA DAINES/ idem / Scary guy/ NorthStar Music 07 TOM PETTY & T. H./Runnin' down a dream/Anything that's R n'R/ Gema ? TOM PETTY & T. H./ idem /Shadow of a doubt/ Gema ? BILLY C. FARLOW/ The lost 70's tapes/Fattening frogs../ SPV Replica BILLY C. FARLOW/ idem /Just to be with../ SPV Replica 07 SMITH & JONES/ My country/ My country/ MAPL 07 ONEYED JACK/ Keep your head/ Ain't easy/ Go N...

APE News & quotes from MEP's

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:28:09 EST

**APE NEWSLETTER** Dear supporter, We are writing to let you know that we are changing the release date for MiaC to Monday the 5th of May (May Day Bank Holiday). We have had exclusive quotes for the APE/MiaC project from MEP's including Norman Baker, Paul Blanchard, John Bowis and Mike Hancock!! This now gives us an opportunity to get some celebrity quotes supporting this chart attempt and then we aim to get our faces all over the media with articles and interviews galore prom...

Interview BBC Radio Boxing Day!!

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:09:18 EST

Hi all, we'll be back with Sue Marchant fighting over the chocs on 26th December, 8pm GMT, listen live online link - http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/local_radio/ Should be lots of fun LOL :) Love from Maria & Paul xx

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:23:11 EST

Dear all, seasons greetings to our friends at Soundclick & wishing you all a fantastic New Year. Hoping 2007 has been good to you and we wish you all lots of musical success, good health & happiness in 2008. Thank you for your kind words and support, your messages have often made our day & this community is second to none! Keep on rockin' & all our best to each & every one of you, have fun!!! Love from Maria & Paul xxxxxxxxx

Tammy Grimes Guilty Verdict, please speak up!

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:32:29 EST

Please speak up for Tammy Grimes, a brave and 'correct' animal rescuer, she did what any compassionate human being should do when faced with a dying dog that nobody was caring for, she rescued it. Now she is found guilty of theft of property and receiving stolen goods, sentencing is set for Feb 23rd 2008. When does the law protect the innocent? When is enough enough? When will justice really mean justice? Why is it wrong to do the right thing? I'm disgusted by this verdict. If Tammy's actions ar...

Too Blue, collab with Brendan & Anjuli

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:02:37 EST

Too Blue' was a wonderful collaborative experience with our dear friends Myndi Anjuli and Brendan O'Sullivan, we recorded the song October 2006 when we spent a great weekend together and for me it was a joy to sing with one of my vocal heroes, the amazing Anjuli, you can find Brendan's music here - http://www.myspace.com/thegreatindoors And Anjuli here - http://www.myspace.com/crackajackcrow Acoustic guitar - Brendan Keyboards & backing vocals - Anjuli Electric guitar, bass &...

Interview in Lifescape Magazine

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:39:59 EST

Hi all, I was recently interviewed for Lifescape Magazine (Dec issue) regarding the APE project & copies are available in high street newsagents & book stores now. http://www.lifescapemag.com/ Best wishes Maria xx

Please add your comments/quotes, thanks!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:06:11 EST

Hi all, in the run up to our new download release date for 'Monkey in a Cage' we need as many quotes & reviews as possible. As you know MiaC was written to speak up for primates in research and we would like to spread the message far & wide. So please could you take a few mins to listen to the song here - http://againstprimateexperiments.com/music.html And leave your quote in the APE guest book, here - http://againstprimateexperiments.com/guestbook.html Many thanks to our supporte...

Fast Buck, Music by Paul, Montage by Pinedog!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:23:08 EST

Thanks to Pinedog for creating this great montage video of Paul's new track 'Fast Buck' catch it on youtube here - http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wh2-44Hissw Or on Pine's page, here - www.soundclick.com/members/pinedog ROCKIN!!!!!!! Meanwhile I'll try to figure out how to get it on our page :)

Check out Stan (UK)

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:28:30 EST

Great to see Neil from Stan is now on s/click, check out his music here - www.soundclick.com/stanuk M&P xx

Collab with Mike-K & Jim Miller

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:44:47 EST

Released on Mike's page now, woo hoo!!! Band page: http://soundclick.com/mikek Song page: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=5968104 I really enjoyed singing on your track Mike & good luck with all your music :) Maria xx

Thor's Warriors, please read

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:49:06 EST

There are heroes amongst us - http://www.thorswarriors.com/

APE website news

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:31:31 EST

Dear all, please check out updates on the APE website & more news coming soon in support of ending research on primates - http://www.againstprimateexperiments.com/ & on myspace - www.myspace.com/miac2007 Hugs, Maria xx

My hat in Ebay Auction for HarpSeals Today!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:22:40 EST

Hi all, the bidding link is open now!! - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190168029825 Best wishes Maria xx

Is It Bad Enough For You?

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:17:31 EST

Hi all, a new song inspired by the savage beating of a stray dog called Triton rescued by Kimba Refuge in Spain. Although the lyrics are not connected, the distress we felt after reading the story gave way to despair about the world we live in today. I sent the story to close friends and one swore and the other got drunk. We swore, got drunk and wrote this song. Sometimes you just have to get things out of your system or go insane. For the full story please visit this link - http://www....

Update on PAW concert 2007

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:50:57 EST

Hi all, the final total of funds raised at the PAW concert in Cardiff was a whopping £90,000!!!! Below is the message we received from director Katie Hobbs & the six beneficiaries are, Born Free, PDSA, SPANA, Animals Asia Foundation, Marine Conservation & the Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall. We're really thrilled to have been a part of this & hope the event goes from strength to strength :) Love from Maria & Paul xx Hi all! Ok! It is with great pleasure that I write to let you kno...

News update Chain Space airs Monday 8th

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:32:10 EST

Dear all, so much has happened recently so I haven't managed to send out newsletters regularly but I try to keep the news page on our website updated with anything good, or bad! Paul and I have recorded several songs in the last few weeks & you can hear them on our website or soundclick page. Below is some important news for Monday. If you'd like to have your say on the subject of dog fighting (sadly happening all over the world) then you have your chance now, info & links here - ...

Theme tune for Pauz Cauze unveiled!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:29:47 EST

Hi all, it was a long time coming but finally we were able to write a theme tune for Leigh Foster's Pauz Cauze show & you can hear it & hopefully support the show on this link - http://www.thepawzcauze.net/ Keep on rockin' for the animals Leigh!!!!!!! M&P xx

Meeting Lexie Green at Saturday's gig!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:17:03 EST

Hi all, this is what we love about Soundclick!! It was a fantastic night at The Feathers in Dersingham on Saturday night because Lexie & her husband came to the gig and it was fantastic to meet another soundclick artist once again, we met Erin Simms recently & we're looking forward to meeting Nigel & Ryan (the boys from Kent!!) very soon, fingers crossed!! Thanks so much for travelling to the wilds of Norfolk you guys and we can't wait to meet you again, you made the gig very special and ...

Drummer needed

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:16:47 EST

Hi all, this weekend's gigs will be our last with our drummer Dave, he's moving abroad soon so If there are any heavy rock/blues drummers out there from the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk/Essex area looking for work we have gigs waiting & don't want to be off the road for long. We rehearse most Saturdays nr Saffron Walden, please shout if you're interested. Cheers, Maria & Paul :) p.s. For an idea of what we play live visit our soundclick site & listen to the rock/blues tracks, we also play some...

Please sign petition, justice for Tobey

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:04:01 EST

Thank you, Tobey's story and petition link is on his song page here - http://www.maria-daines.com/music-59.html Best wishes Maria & Paul xx

'Jailed' For International Primate Day!

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:31:58 EST

Dear all, in support of International Primate Day I travelled to London on Thursday as a guest of ADI to help raise awareness for primates in research, links here - http://www.ad-international.org/media_centre/go.php?id=1073&si=12 News http://www.ad-international.org/media_centre/gallery.php?g=48 Gallery Thank you for all your lovely messages, I'm still catching up but should be back in touch soon! Best wishes Maria xx

Appeal for FRIEND animal rescue, Kent, UK

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:05:41 EST

****URGENT APPEAL**** Dear all, please read the appeal notes below from Friend Rescue. I will approach builders merchants in Kent and ask for donations of cement & other materials for these projects & then all we'll need is a team of helpers to undertake the work hopefully before winter sets in, so if you know anyone with building skills & general handy people, please contact either Marion, Mark or me & between us maybe we can make some headway & arrange a weekend when we can all go to t...

Rockin at the PAW/Pink concert in Cardiff Aug 2007

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:06:00 EST

Hi all, it was a FANTASTIC NIGHT!!! Will write a diary blog soon, must get some sleeep LOL!! Thanks for all your wonderful messages :) Love from M&P xx

Quick newsletter!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:54:05 EST

Dear all, a really quick message to say the chart challenge is now ON!!!!!!!!!! If you would like to help us to get into the mainstream UK charts with our song Monkey in a Cage, written to speak up for primates in research and raise funds for a wonderful UK primate sanctuary then please download the track from the indie store site here - http://www.indiestore.com/miacdownload - between 20th & 25th August, only downloads in this timeframe count towards chart points, I've checked the sit...

Monkey in a Cage DOWNLOAD STARTS TODAY!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:34:58 EST

Dear all, please visit this link and download our song 'Monkey in a Cage' between 20th-25th August, for primate rescue, this is a chart challenge & we hope you'll join in, THANK YOU!!!!!!! http://www.indiestore/miacdownload Best wishes M&P XXXXXXX

Fantastic editorial ROCKIN for animals world wide!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:27:49 EST

Yayayay, please read!!!!!!! http://www.enjoyfrance.com/content/view/994/31/

GREAT NEWS!! THE CAVE DOGS ARE TO BE REHOMED IN USA!!!!!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:07:03 EST

Dear all, this is the letter I received from HAPS in Ethiopia this morning, what a great way to start the day!!!!!! Thank you to everyone who passed on the news, you are special people :):) Love from Maria xx Dear all, We are very much happy that our recently saved four dogs found a lovely home in USA which can make them not remember their past terrible situation while in Gido washa /manmade cave/. This is all possible with a great collaborative effort of Amsale Gessesse Memo...

4 homes needed for cave rescue dogs, urgently

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:48:24 EST

Dear all, it has come to my attention via Dr. Anteneh Roba of Amsale Gessesse Memorial Foundation, that the 4 dogs rescued in June 2007 from Gido Washa cave in Ethiopia, are now desperately in need of good homes following their ordeal. The reason I am writing this urgent plea is because HAPS (Homeless Animals Protection Society) in Ethiopia, may sadly have to close their doors in the near future due to lack of funds. Dr. Roba has offered to pay transportation costs for the dogs to be...

Press Release for Monkey in a Cage news

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:05:43 EST

A chart challenge with a difference is underway this month in the form of a rock song written and performed by award winning Cambridgeshire songwriter, Maria Daines. 'Monkey in a Cage' aka MiaC, has already made its debut on BBC Radio and will be released world wide by APE (Against Primate Experiments) on 20th August. A primate rescue centre in Wales will be the beneficiary of download funds. Maria and her band will support US artist Pink at Cardiff International Arena on 21st August at the Part...

Tonight BBC, PAW event news, TUNE IN if you can!!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:00:49 EST

Dear all, just a quicky to tell you Sue from BBC Radio Cambridge is talking to Katie Hobbs, organiser of PAW (Party For Animals Worldwide) at 9pm GMT, tonight!!! Here's the tune in details where you can listen online (below) & as you may know we're opening for Pink at the PAW event on 21st August so here's a chance to hear all about it, links & email addy - http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/local_radio/ Click on listen live sue.marchant@bbc.co.uk Email Hope all is well & will ...

Racing to Death, in memory of Biko

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:36:31 EST

Dear all, please download & share to spread awareness of the dog racing industry and the need for protection and rescue of thousands of greyhounds cast aside each year when their running days are over. http://www.maria-daines.com/music-57.html Maria & Paul xx

Paul's song 'Wanna Be Around' features in CVFA film

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:54:20 EST

Dear all, please consider donating the proceeds from one song to these wonderful people - http://www.myspace.com/wildlifedirectafrica And home site - http://wildlifedirect.org/ A new film by Cornwall's Voice For Animals, to spread awareness of the cruelty against mountain gorillas - http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cvfa Further information - http://www.cornwallsvoiceforanimals.org/SaveTheMountainGorillas.html THANK YOU !! xx

Gorilla massacre must STOP now............

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:08:22 EST

Dear all, please use your voices to say NO to this atrocity, you can support those trying to save them here - Visit - http://www.myspace.com/wildlifedirectafrica And home site - http://wildlifedirect.org/ Thank you Maria xx

Some nice press

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:18:24 EST

We can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you all !!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:05:30 EST

We are so thrilled One Small Dog has reached no 1 in pop/rock genre & a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported this song for the stray dogs of Ethiopia, you all ROCK!!!!!!! Love from M&P xxxxxxxxxx

Chart success for 'One Small Dog'

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:36:43 EST

Dear all, THANK YOU for helping to push our song for shelter funds in Ethiopia up the charts!!!!!!!!! Today I looked and these were the stats - # 9 in Pop (highest position was 9). Total songs in genre: 71,779 # 4 in Pop Rock (highest position was 4). Total songs in genre: 14,567 Wahooooooooooooo!!! I hope it helps to raise funds & support for Amsale Gessesse Memorial Foundation to build their new clinic and animal welfare shelter, please spread the word if you can. Thank you ...

The heartbreaking story of Shambo

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:03:21 EST

Dear all, please read the news of this terrible injustice - http://network.bestfriends.org/international/news/17284.html And a link to write a comment - http://www.indiaenews.com/europe/20070727/62744.htm Maria xx

Download of 'One Small Dog' available on S/click

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:26:25 EST

Dear all, 'One Small Dog' is now available for download on our s/click site & all proceeds are for the fund to build a new shelter/clinic for stray dogs in Ethiopia. For further details please read the song notes or visit this site - http://www.amsalefoundation.org/ Best wishes from M&P xxxxxxxxxx

Listen again link to our BBC interview

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:39:19 EST

Dear all, if you missed our interview on BBC Radio Cambridge on Friday you can listen again on this link - http://www.maria-daines.com/music-56.html It was loadsa fun!!!!!!!!! Love from us xxxxx

BBC Radio Interview this Friday 20th July!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:49:00 EST

Dear all, just a quick message in case I forget to do this nearer the end of the week! Paul & I will be guests of the Sue Marchant show on BBC Radio Cambridge this Friday, I think that's around 2pm for USA, thereabouts! & you can listen live online if you have time, there's no archive stream after this show so if someone is able to record it we'd appreciate a copy for our website, we'll try to fix up some kind of recording device here too but techno wizardry is not our forte!! Here are ...

Please download 'One Small Dog' to aid rescue

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:18:53 EST

Dear all, to hear our song for stray dogs in Ethiopia, please visit this link - http://www.maria-daines.com/music-54.html And to download to raise funds for the Amsale Foundation and HAPS Ethopia, please visit this link - http://www.amsalefoundation.org/Index.htm Downloads £2 each THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Love from Maria & Paul xx

Archive link for Interview yesterday

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:44:19 EST

Hi all, to hear the interview on KPFT FM, Go Vegan Texas show, discussing animal welfare and the amazing cave rescue at Gido Washa, please visit this link - http://archive.kpft.org (Click Go Vegan Texas Show, 16th July 2007) Best wishes Maria xx

Radio Interview 16th July 2007, KPFT FM

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:10:26 EST

Dear all, could you please share this update if you can, thank you & hope you can tune in! Go Vegan Texas Show - KPFT Pacifica 90.1 FM Today 16th July 2007!! I will be talking with Janice Blue of Go Vegan Texas radio show this afternoon, 4pm GMT, 10am Houston time, discussing the recent rescue of four dogs at Gido Washa cave, Ethiopia, with Dr. Anteneh Roba (The Amsale Gessesse Memorial Foundation) and a member of HAPS (Homeless Animals Protection Society) Ethiopia, our song 'One Sma...

Last night's gig

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:13:20 EST

Thanks to Mick Hanmore who stood in for us on bass last night at the Falcon in Felixstowe, you did us proud Mick & amazing at such short notice, keep on rockin!!!!!!!! Love from Maria & Paul xx Photo, left to right, Mick, Maria, Dave & Paul

Gig tonight in Felixstowe, catch up tomorrow!

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:34:05 EST

Hi all, just a quick note to say hi & sorry we won't be around until after the gig, catch up soon as we can :) All the best Maria & Paul xx p.s. Thanks to Mick Hanmore for standing in on the bass tonight!!

This is how I feel about the disease of celebrity media

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:59:01 EST

LOLOL!!!! But, If I read one more article about Paris Hilton's dress sense or the disgusting wealth of the shallow 'rich beyond belief' in-crowd I think I'll be sick!!!!!!! Meanwhile, all around the world children are starving, animals are being rescued from caves by people who hardly have even a ladder or a piece of rope to work with, billions of hard working taxpayers money is wasted on the weaponry of war and whole populations scavenge on landfill sites for food.... What kind of world i...

Marybeth's song 'Sorrow' released online

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:11:15 EST

Hi all, Paul & I are very proud!!! Here's the link to 'Sorrow' http://www.maria-daines.com/music-53.html Love from M&P xx

Amazing rescue of dogs from cave in Ethiopia

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:07:01 EST

Please read the story & view slideshow here - http://www.maria-daines.com/news.html Well done to the Homeless Animals Protection Society & The Amsale Gessesse Foundation for making this rescue possible. Best wishes Maria & Paul xx

Great night!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:58:56 EST

Hi all, the Brian Jones Memorial Concert was great, will be adding pics very soon, this is Paul & Pat Townshend after the gig. Bye for now M&P xx

Yayayayay!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:09:29 EST

Supporting Pink at PAW 2007!!

maria daines (Maria) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:08:12 EST

Hi all, FANTASTIC NEWS!! We have been confirmed to support US artist Pink for the Party For Animals World Wide Launch Event on 21st August at Cardiff International Arena, tickets are on sale tomorrow & I'm trying to convert the flyer from pdf to jpg now, it's AWESOME!!! Hope you can be there! All our best Maria & Paul xx

Exciting gig this weekend

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:42:07 EST

Hi all, some great news, we're playing at the Brian Jones Memorial Concert on Sunday 1st July in Cheltenham, lots of people that knew Brian will be there & the event will be filmed for TV including BBC Look East so hopefully we might catch it on the news Mon/Tues, here's the link for tickets & catch up with you in the week, wish us luck!! http://www.ents24.com/web/event/1341290/Brian_Jones_Memorial_Concert.html Maria & Paul xx

3rd cd release this week!!

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:45:24 EST

The big day is Thursday, can't wait, can't wait, soooo excited!!!! :):) Wisdom's Tooth is on the way!!!!! Nigel I'm saving your copy for when you get back from hols!! Love from M&P xx

An updated biog

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:04:55 EST

I'm a songwriter & band frontwoman so I guess that makes me a 'sing'writer! I write the lyrics & melodies for our music & Paul Killington, a great guitarist & arranger produces our work & plays all the instruments at the recording stage. When playing live we're joined by our long time bass player Bob Bampton & drummer Dave Whitley. As a 4 piece we play rock n' blues & this gives us a chance to let rip with our heavier tracks, for venues wanting to book us we're not quiet so background music is o...

How to add your song to your profile page

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:50:48 EST

Go to 'my page design' in your profile editing area & you'll see an option 'autoplay my song' - first you need to have added your own song to one of your stations, then just select the track you want from the list & hit save.

Gig tonight

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:15:00 EST

The Bell, Brandon, Suffolk, hope to see you there if you're in the area, rock n' rollllllllllll !!!!!!!!!! M&P xx

Thank you

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 16 May 2007 06:39:47 EST

Hi all, thanks so much for your recent messages & support, sorry we've not been able to keep in touch, we've been working on our next cd release 'Wisdom's Tooth' which will be available in June, hope all is well & catch up when we can, all our best, Maria & Paul xx

Please keep looking for Madeleine

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 14 May 2007 07:38:31 EST

Pic from last night's gig

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:48:43 EST

Melbourn Rock Club, Cambridgeshire Thanks to Neil for the photos - www.myspace.com/stanuk Playing in Norfolk tonight, see you when we get back! M&P xx

Petra Luna talks about her life & work, amazing artist

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:45:07 EST

Dear all, please tune in to listen to Petra Luna talking about her work in support of victims of abuse - http://nowlive.com/member.asp?id=100202779# Mon, Apr 23, 2007 Length: 68 min. (12224Kb) "Reality Check w/Dr. Mel..." Other links to Petra Luna - www.petraluna.com/ www.myspace.com/petraluna

Animal rescuer needs our help

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:14:32 EST

Dear all, please sign this petition for our friend Howard 'Zeke' Loftin, the details are on the petition link, he has rescued thousands of animals from domestic violence situations, what's happening to him is unfair and unjust, every signature counts, thank you! ZEKE'S PETITION LINK - http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/674149185?z00m=99055

BBC Radio Interview Weds 18th April

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:49:38 EST

Hi all, please tune in if you can, you can listen live on this link - www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/ 8pm GMT Best wishes Maria & Paul xx

Pic from Re-Play Festival

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:37:26 EST

1st Annual event raising funds for musical instruments in SW London, we met Robin Bibi & saw some great bands, posting more pics soon :) Bye for now, M&P xx

Re-Play Festival tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:59:51 EST

THE RE-PLAY MUSIC FESTIVAL GOOD FRIDAY 6th APRIL at GJs Bar on Colliers Wood High Street SW19. Doors open 4pm till late. £6.50 concs £5.00 - advance tickets recommended to avoid disappointment - available from Surrey Strings Shop at Merton Abbey Mills Tel 0208 542 2277. Check the website for more details www.re-playmusic.com FULL LINE BLUES BROTHERS BANDITS JD and THE LONGFELLOWS WHAT ARE THE HOURS DOLLS HOUSE RODNEY BRANIGAN MARIA DAINES BAND DUKE GONZO SIXELA JESSI ...

Please sign petition to free Felix (primate) thank you!

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:02:41 EST

Dear all, please speak up for Felix by signing this petition - http://petitionthem.com/default.asp?sect=detail&pet=3793 Without a voice he will die a lonely death as a lab 'experiment' Thank you Maria Further links here - The video ( by CVFA ) with the song by Maria Daines http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1722363773 Hear the message for Felix by Maria Daines http://www.maria-daines.com/music-41.html Felix's Page & Song by ...

For Missing Children

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:16:22 EST

Hi all, our song rescuer's prayer is being used in this week's missing children podcast video, I hope every child returns home safely. http://www.missingchildrenmusicvideo.com/

Thank you!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:43:37 EST

Dear all, 'You don't love me' a song from our Treebone cd is climbing the country charts, thank you so much!!!! Hugs, M&P xx

MUFA Review

maria daines (Maria) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:36:22 EST

Reviewer: Gary Frederick Edwards Music United For Animals is a collection of music that focuses on the plight of animals in the modern world, and one can only hope that this pioneering work inspires other artists to take up the theme. Meanwhile, the voiceless victims of human cruelty could not have wished for a more effective advocate than Maria Daines, accompanied by musician/producer Paul Killington. The language of poetics speaks of the "pathetic fallacy": the ascription of human qualities t...

David Rovics, an amazing artist, check out his songs!

maria daines (Maria) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:42:11 EST

CLICK HERE http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/01/default.cfm?BandID=111310

Free downloads & thank you!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:17:19 EST

Dear all, in celebration of some fab chart success with our song 'You Don't Love Me' (from Treebone cd) it's now on free download & we'd like to thank Hayley Oliver for hosting this song on her profile page & for giving us such great support, thank you also to everyone who has taken the time & trouble to send us messages recently and of course thanks for spinning the songs, you are the BEST!!!!!!! Love from Maria & Paul xx p.s. Will You Be There? is also on download :)

Re-Play Festival coming up!!

maria daines (Maria) — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:23:43 EST

06 Apr 2007, start 16:00 Colliers Wood High Street, London, London and South East SW19 Cost : £6.50 Line up includes - Jessi Markee Band, Sixela, Robin BiBi, Duke Gonzo, Maria Daines Band, Sanjuro, Dollshouse, What are the Hours, J.D. and the Longfellows, The Blues Brothers Bandits

Peace Wins The Election no 7 on Neil Young Website!!!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:40:37 EST

Hi all, had some great news today, our song Peace Wins The Election, inspired by the Greg Allen/...

Review in Downbeat Magazine, March issue 2007

maria daines (Maria) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:32:06 EST

Maria Daines: Treebone (Maison Alas; 65.41) *** Daines, in England, has the tremendously exciting voice of a blues diva in the making. Her bluesy rock album with Paul Killington on guitar and all other instruments tantalizes as the precursor to her straight blues recording promised for release later this year. Many vocalists go an entire career without reaching the rarefied heights attained by Daines on the edgy, atmospheric 'Ain't Nobody' and the potent ballad 'Bring Your Love Along.' Frank...

We met The Scary Guy Today!!!!!!!!

maria daines (Maria) — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:07:27 EST

This man is amazing, he travels the world teaching human beings how to teach LOVE, please visit his website - http://www.scaryguy.com http://www.myspace.com/scaryguy