Mauricio Alexander : 112,010 Downloads Project

Happy February... Sunday night I played a 30 minute set to a small, lovely crowd of 20-30 sumpins. The Local 269 at 269 Houston is a one room type joint with a full stage, bar and space for a good crowd, so I could see coming back soon. I think I remember this used to be the home of the Lesbian Dive Bar Cat's Meow?, but probably like 5 years ago. Photos on facebook, and new songs coming to iLike and SoundLoud soon.

I'm in the mix to book some brooklyn gigs for late February, can anyone recommend a good spot?

Next Show is at the National Underground in the LES MARCH 3rd at 8pm, so come through for the best of Soul en Espanol...

It started as a joke, and ended in me deciding to cover a T-Pain track! Yup. I'm working on an acoustic version, but for the moment I hope you'll check out my "karaoke" rendition... my vocals and for the most part my lyrics. Much credit and thanks to the man himself, Tallahassee Pain, for the original and for making auto-tune sound so goooood...

My apologies to those who earlier received a post titled "November on Crack!" which was accidently sent. November is not necessarily on Crack, but more like... on Speed. I'm just saying so much is happening and or has happened so fast that I'm feeling this month might need recovery in the future.

Since my birthday, I've returned working on ABC's Ugly Betty, the FUR FUN Benefit, a family trip to Chicago, the NYCFF Film Industry Networking Mixer and yes, a fire in the apartment next door.


I've been working on UB for over a year now, and am tentatively building a path to be featured this season.


The FUR FUN Benefit (for Charlotte Miller's new play) two Sunday's ago was phenom... great music from an unknown band (Charlotte, who was that again?!), killer free drinks from Meg, Gregg and Rob at the Red Head and a small reunion of some Labies from my former LAB Master Class.

The NYCFF Film Industry Networking Mixer was righteous. I met entertainment lawyers, film producers and editors, and figured out how best to pitch the 112,010 Downloads Project with my film project DEPARTURE. Shouts to Scenic PR for Producing the event and their Media Sponsors: Analog Digiral Intl., Inc., Film News Briefs and IndieGoGo.

More music coming so very very soon! Show tonight at Recoup Lounge in New York, I promise to upload video and audio for those who couldn't make it. Keep listening, commenting and downloading!

The Birthday night was nieeeeece. Can check out pics on Facebook, myspace, and flickr.
My best friends in the area, and Castros and Moes, not to mention watching the Yankees/Phillies game was good for the soul. Anyone watch the game, who was for the Phillies?

Yesterday was a nice day to recover from little sleep and lots of fun. THANK YOU ALL so much for the birthday txts, emails, calls and posts and for buying this thirsty man some drinks.

And if you have a birthday coming up, let me know. I love returning the favor!

Many of you mentioned Cake, as if I was supposed to have some, and I didn't actually eat any. Surprise. But, I do love cake, and so, I await any offers for some, even if my birthday has long past. How about thanksgiving cake (I just puked a little in my mouth)? Pumpkin pie is my favorite, but I won't turn down a vanilla or chocolate alternative) as long as it doesn't look like that.

Yesterday, I secured another interview for tomorrow, this time with Van Sias at Inciter. If I'm allowed to have a camera rolling, I'll be sure to let the voyeurs out there take a sneak peak. And yes, I'm still waiting for a copy of the interview with Javier Huevon from Rock Mundial, and will have it up as soon as possible! I'd love you all to check out the new music and comment/download.

Check these youtube videos out from my friends The Armchairs andThe Manson Family Picnic, both played last night in NY, and I couldn't make it, but they'll be back, and you should check it out.

Exclusive sneak-peak at pre-recording coming tomorrow to my youtube!

This weekend was a little hectic, with almost no time to do much except this project. Not much sleep, not much food. But, one my best girl-friends rescued me for some very very good Ethiopian food. How is it so good?! So if anyone wants to try Ethiopian and has never tried it, YOU are missing out. Anyone wants to recommend a restaurant in the area? Holla!

I've practically been with some sort of electrical device pointed at me or on me(not counting my iPhone) for almost the entire weekend. That cannot be good for my health, right? The one between my legs was a guitar, the one at my face was a mic, and now at my hands, my laptop. I need to get out soon or I might feel like I'm dating machines.

So now the good news: 2 First Tracks go up tomorrow morning in the early am at www.mauricioalexander.com. All you have to do is get to my website to hear them, download them, and spread the word. Check it out when you wake up in the morning (if that's what you do) or when you get to work (and have nothing to do for the first 3 hours). You can chat with me directly on my webpage through google talk, leave a comment on my blog, sign up for my mailing list for updates on projects and performances and visit my facebook, myspace, twitter, youtube and flickr account.

Monday morning is also my Birthday! I want some cake. Now.

The whole day in the studio and I forgot to eat lunch! Thank goodness for Castro's Mexican Restaurant in Clinton Hill, cause they have the best Burritos in New York City!

Then I had book to the city for an interview with an associate editor for the Spanish version of Rolling Stone, Rock Mundial. One of the weirdest interviews I've ever had. Look for it on youtube.com/mauricioalexander.

And now I'm out to party with friends for Halloween. Pictures coming soon to flickr.com/photos/frommyeyes

Two new sample tracks await you tomorrow night, and until then I wish you a killer Halloween (figure of speech, no one get killed tonite, okay?)

"Love the night, dream the city, wake up in the morning feeling damn pretty" Mauricio

Friday afternoon, and I'm at a recording studio in Brooklyn, NY. Tonight, while many of you are starting early on Halloween festivities, I will begin recording a few new tracks to be released this Monday, Novemeber 2nd, 2009... my birthday! Visit www.mauricioalexander.com to listen, download and participate in the 112,010 Downloads Project.

Halloween is tomorrow, what are you dressing up as and where will you be?