In just a few short months, the online music show LIVE@FYI has quickly become the destination for both established and up-and-coming artists.  Launched in January, the show has featured some of music’s best and brightest including Josh Kelley, Backyard Tire Fire and The Wood Brothers.  Today, New York City based online media company For Your Imagination announced several new artists set to appear in June in what it sure to be the start of a great summer of live music.

On June 4th, LIVE@FYI will showcase red hot independent hip-hop artist Blitz the Ambassador at 7:00 p.m.  It will be the music show’s second foray into the world of hip-hop, having just recently hosted Chicago native Soulstice.  

Singer-songwriter Jake Walden follows a week later on June 11th for a mid-day performance slated for 12:00 noon.  The California based Walden will be in New York for appearances on Sirius Satellite Radio as well as a performance at the Rockwood Music Hall in addition to his LIVE@FYI appearance.

Hip-hop producers and recording artist Christian Rich will be featured on June 12th at 5:00 p.m.  With an impressive list of production credits including tracks by Lil’ Kim, Young Gunz and Foxy Brown, the twin brother duo will be performing tracks from their forthcoming EP The Decadence.

Roadrunner recording artist The Parlor Mob will be featured on June 17th at 5:00 p.m.  Currently on the road with Earl Greyhound, the New Jersey rockers just released And You Were a Crow, their full-length debut.

Inspired at an early age by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Homeboy Sandman began rhyming at the age of nine and has quickly grown into one of New York City’s hottest independent hip-hop artists.  He is scheduled to take the LIVE@FYI stage on June 19th at 4:00 p.m.

Hailing from Wales, Arista Records newcomer Paul Freeman will join the impressive list of LIVE@FYI alumni after his solo acoustic performance on Friday, June 20th.  Personally signed to the label by the legendary Clive Davis, Freeman will be appearing on the show following performances at both The Living Room and The Canal Room earlier in the week.

Finally, singer-songwriter Wil Deynes steps in front of the cameras on Wednesday, June 25th at 3:00 p.m.  Having recently been featured in BLENDER magazine and on NPR’s Open Mic, Deynes is steadily building an impressive east coast following.

Each episode of LIVE@FYI will be streamed live over the Internet using the live online broadcasting platform Mogulus, and consists of both a live performance as well as intimate discussions with the artists and behind the scenes moments. The show is hosted by For Your Imagination’s own Jon Johnnidis.  The show can be found at www.liveatfyi.com.

New York City based online media company For Your Imagination today announced the next round of artists and new developments surrounding their popular series, LIVE@FYI, a web series devoted to showcasing the best and most promising artists the music industry has to offer.

LIVE@FYI joined forces with JamNow to bring Blessid Union of Souls in front of the cameras on Friday, May 2nd in the For Your Imagination studio.  Best known for their Top Ten single “I Believe,” the Cincinnati-based quintet will be on tour all summer.  The partnership with JamNow will be a strategic one, allowing each company to promote their programming to a wider base of fans.  Both companies will also combine certain resources including the bookings of artists while partnering on the technical aspects of the show.  

“The partnership with JamNow was a good fit for us both in terms of widening our reach and allowing us some more technical flexibility in how we present the show,” said John Henkel, For Your Imagination’s Vice President of Artist and Industry Relations.  “Our combined ability to book artists along with our video crew and JamNow’s start of the art audio made this an easy decision.”

Singer-songwriter Jay Clifford follows on May 8th as part of his nationwide Spring Acoustic Tour 2008.  Jay will be performing songs from his recent debut Driving Blind and is working with Scrubs star and actor Zach Braff on the video for his new single “Know When To Walk Away.”

On May 9th, LIVE@FYI makes its first foray into hip-hop with a performance by the skyrocketing Blitz The Ambassador.  Blitz will be performing alongside DJ J. Period, marking the first official collaboration between the two.

May 15th will feature an exclusive online performance from red hot MC Joe Budden with a performance the following day from Blue Note’s The Wood Brothers.    

Each episode of LIVE@FYI will be streamed live over the Internet using the live online broadcasting platform Mogulus, and consists of both a live performance as well as intimate discussions with the artists and behind the scenes moments. The show is hosted by For Your Imagination’s own Jon Johnnidis.  The show can be found at www.liveatfyi.com.

Nettwerk recording artist Griffin House to perform on Tuesday, April 8th at 11:00 a.m. EST.New York City based online media company For Your Imagination today announced the next round of artists scheduled to appear on LIVE@FYI, their new web series devoted to showcasing the best and most promising artists the music industry has to offer.

Alt-country trio Backyard Tire Fire steps in front of the LIVE@FYI cameras on Wednesday, April 2nd at 3:30 p.m. EST.  Currently on a brief tour with The Beautiful Girls, the band will perform songs from their impressive catalog, including 2007’s Vagabonds and Hooligans.

EMI/Manhattan recording artist Richard Julian will perform at 3:00 p.m. EST on Monday, April 7th.  The New York based songwriter/vocalist/guitarist just release his second major label album, Sunday Morning In Saturday’s Shoes and has been hailed by Randy Newman, Bonnie Raitt and Norah Jones as one of the best songwriters in America.  

Critically acclaimed songwriter Griffin House is set to appear on Tuesday, April 8th at 11:00 a.m. EST, performing songs from his latest album, Flying Upside Down, set for release on April 29th on Nettwerk.  The Ohio native has been called one of the ‘best emerging songwriters in the United States” by CBS Sunday Morning.  

Finally, April 16th brings EMI/Blue Note’s Mutlu  to For Your Imagination’s studios with a scheduled performance time of 2:00 p.m. EST.  Signed to Manhattan Records after a tour with Amos Lee, his sound is described as a ‘clever blend of soul, reggae, hip-hop and Brazilian jazz.’

“LIVE@FYI is quickly becoming a destination for artists when they are in New York, said For Your Imagination CEO Paul Kontonis.  “The growth of the show in such a short period of time has been amazing to watch and we’re looking forward to making some more exciting announcements very soon.”

Each episode of LIVE@FYI is streamed live over the Internet using the live online broadcasting platform Mogulus, and consists of both a live performance as well as intimate discussions with the artists and behind the scenes moments. The show is hosted by For Your Imagination’s own Jon Johnnidis and can be found online at www.liveatfyi.com.

Blue Note recording artist Priscilla Ahn will take the LIVE@FYI stage on Monday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m. EST with host Jon Johnnidis as she delves into her new album "Good Day" sponsored by Chipotle Mexican Grill.

The live feed on www.liveatfyi.com will actually start at 1p.m. EST with interviews of Max Haot from Mogulus, Paul Kontonis from For Your Imagination and host Jon Johnnidis by  Johan Farid Khairuddin, the newest Asia Pacific UN Youth Ambassador and Malaysian radio and satellite celebrity.

All studio guests of LIVE@FYI will get to sample delicious fudge from Brooklyn Fudge with special thanks to Amanda Jones.

DNK recording artist Josh Kelley will join a growing list of acclaimed performers when he steps in front of the cameras for a performance on LIVE@FYI this Friday, February 29th, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. EST.

Joining previous LIVE@FYI performers Jenny Owen Youngs, Sandrine, Ari Hest and Jaymay, Kelley will be making an appearance on the popular Internet music show as part of his promotional stops all over New York City, including Live with Regis and Kelly which will culminate with his performance at the legendary Roseland Ballroom later that evening.

Kelley is currently in the midst of a U.S. tour following the recent release of his latest album, Special Company, which features the Hot AC hit “Unfair.”

“Josh is an amazing performer and great friend, so we’re obviously looking forward to featuring him on LIVE@FYI,” said Paul Kontonis, For Your Imagination’s CEO. “This will be a real treat for his fans and music fans all over the world.”

This episode of LIVE@FYI will also be the unveiling of a sponsorship deal with the popular Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant chain.  The agreement includes elements of content integration and brand awareness and LIVE@FYI marks the first online media show the chain has sponsored.  

Produced by online media company For Your Imagination, each episode of LIVE@FYI is streamed live over the Internet using the live online broadcasting platform Mogulus, and consists of both a live performance as well as intimate discussions with the artists and behind the scenes moments. The show is hosted by For Your Imagination’s own Jon Johnnidis.  The show can be found at www.liveatfyi.com.

If you are interested in booking an artist, covering or sponsoring the show, please contact John Henkel, Vice President, Artist and Industry Relations of For Your Imagination.