Nicholas Mrozinski: News

Nicholas & Co. have some great shows lined up for October. October begins with Nicholas heading out to Colorado to open up for Pert Near Sandstone. We love these guys. www.pertnearsandstone.com

Nicholas then returns to the great state of Minnesota to open up for the hot National act Hot Buttered Rum, with his Feelin Band, at the Cabooze on October 15th. Check these guys out. www.hotbutteredrum.net

Nicholas will also be playing at the Home Improvement & Design Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center that runs from October 17th-18th. Nicholas shares the Green Pavilion Stage with Michael Monroe (www.michaelmonroe.info) with Performances throughout the day on October 18th. There will be some really great info for those seeking GREEN Products, Services, Organizations, Innovations, and Inventions. Check out the presentations, exhibits and demos on Solar, GeoThermal, Wind, Water Conservation and Recycling. Ask us for FREE tickets if you are interested.

Check out all the dates and more details at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html

Thank you for your continued love and support. All the best to all of you!

We have some really cool September shows upcoming. First we share the stage with some beautiful and talented ladies. First with Chastity Brown and then with Bettina Villamil later in the month. Then we'll rip thru Iowa, grab some awesome Raw Food in Wisco, before making our way back for a couple nights at the Cabooze opening for Pert Near Sandstone and then Cymatic.

Check out more details at www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html

Artist Links:
www.chastitybrown.com
www.bettinavillamil.com
www.pertnearsandstone.com

Hope to see you all soon!

3 brand-spanking-new videos on a brand-spanking-new "Videos" page here. It's been a long time coming...happy to share! See above on the navigation bar or click here. http://www.thefeelin.com/videos.html

 Also check out Lunch of Champions latest review of Nicholas' new album "Together We're Stronger".  http://lunchofchampions.com/2009/08/nicholas-mrozinski-together-were-stronger/

On Thursday, August 20th at 5pm, Nicholas & Co. will partake in the largest-ever simultaneous live acoustic music event, from the Gap Store in Rochester, MN. There will be over 700+ in-store performances throughout the US and Canada for the launch of Gap's new "1969" line of denim.

Gap has really been stepping up their commitment to the environment and making some sound moves overall. We are truly honored to be working with them. Read about what they are doing to make a difference.

http://www.gapinc.com/GapIncSubSites/csr/MakeADifference/Gap.shtml

Nicholas (the feelin) will be playing on the LAKE SALLIE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Saturday, July 25 at 5pm

Check here for more details  http://www.10klf.com/artists.php

Just signed up on Twitter so feel free to start following along.

Tweet, tweet!

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If you use iTunes to download music click here

Here are some early reviews of the new album, "Together We're Stronger"


"Mrozinski is just a terrific composer. The fact that he could string together so many wonderful moments on one disc just blows the mind.

Unless his songwriting keeps evolving at this impossible-to-maintain rate, this record will most likely go down in the books as his “Pet Sounds.” It moves effortlessly from lush, gorgeous numbers like “Easter and Keeko” and “What’s This?” to ones like “Predictable” and “And You Will,” which benefit from light programming flourishes.

“Together We’re Stronger” is all at once expansive and as inviting as the cheek grooves in your sofa.

Like Wilco did with “Summer Teeth,” Mrozinski is starting to come out of his shell, and it’s really a marvelous thing."

Matthew R. Perrine - Shake Your Shores


"...groovy Little Feat jams bumping up against Dave Matthews-ish feel-good choruses... Mrozinski's John Hiatt-like howl and bouncy piano keep things flowing..."

Chris Riemenschneider - Star Tribune


"Mrozinski assembled a small army of collaborators from local bands like the Big Wu, God Johnson, the Root City Band and Down Lo to help record his new album, "Together We're Stronger." The result is a loose and likeable disc that's sure to find an appreciative audience..."

Ross Raihala - Pioneer Press


"...Nick's distinctive voice...flutters up and down a very large vocal range. At times it is warm and low and others high and flighty. This gives the songs great depth of soul.

...not only did a lot of thought go into the content of the album, but the physical production was responsibly thought out, as well.

All in all, I am interested in where Nick Mrozinski is going."

Ian Indo - Twin City Scene


"...an organic, collaborative creation from production to packaging

Mrozinski’s music is more suited for sunshine-filled afternoons where the birds are awake and the sounds of the world are alive to sing harmony..."

Adam Hammer - Up Next

We are stoked as the CD Release is tomorrow! The early reviews of "Together We're Stronger" have been outstanding. Many industry folks have been calling this album one of the best EVER to come out of Minnesota. We are honored, humble and cannot wait to share this with you live.

We wanted to share some last minute details about Friday's show.

1. We are encouraging any and all Videographers, amateurs and professionals, to bring in camera's and shoot footage of the show. We will then compile and use all the fan footage as part of a DVD we are planning to release. Borrow Ma & Pa's camera if you have to, bring your own gear, or even use your video mode on your compact digital camera. We wanna get creative with this one so have some fun with it. Let us know by emailing here that you have some footage to share after the show.

2. We have some really cool booths set up for the show that will include, Aura Readings, a Chi Machine and Energy Workers. Bring an open mind, explore, discover and have fun with these.

3. Directions to the Cedar - http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Cedar+Cultural+Center&near=Minneapolis,+MN&ei=n6AmSp-SJIXOMdL3rIUF
4. Parking - Parking is available at the University of Minnesota 19th Avenue Ramp Just 1/3 block east of the Cedar Cultural Center on Riverside Avenue.

5. Refreshments, Eats and the sweet Garden Patio - The Cedar sells a fine range of domestic (emphasis on microbrews) and imported beers, several quality Wines, Sodas, Juices, Coffee, Chai, and various Teas. A limited supply of hot food (typically curry and accompaniments from the Jewel of India) is available for purchase during most concerts, as well as tasty snacks (nuts, chips, chocolate, and more). An attractive garden patio provides a haven for smokers and non-smokers alike. You may bring your own food and drinks (n/a) inside. The neighborhood offers some unique, quality options or just pack your brown bag lunch.

6. Here is a reiteration of the details you may or may not already know...

*Official Press Release - May 1st 2009*

A Shining Moment in Minnesota Music.

Saint Paul, Minnesota – The vibrant local singer-songwriter Nicholas Mrozinski’s last three albums came with critical acclaim, but—with some big time help, and a ton of steam—it is his newest project, Together We’re Stronger, that delivers some truly great songs. In 2008 we watched Nicholas lose over 100+ pounds and perform over 150+ shows. This new found energy, passion, and momentum brought All-Star Minnesota musicians out of the woodwork to be a part of his new album and to share their own gifts. Together We’re Stronger is not only a testament to the times we face, now, together, but also a validation of the thriving local Twin Cities music scene. The players contributing to the album span over 40+ local bands, unofficially dubbed “The Feelin Orchestra” after Mrozinski’s nickname “The Feelin”.

The way everybody came together to contribute like this really makes the album name ring HOME. It also says a lot about Nicholas’ individual talents. Ask any of the contributing local musicians and they’ll tell you that Nicholas’ music is special. Referring to his “global and magnetizing voice,” Rift Magazine believes he is “a chosen one” in the local scene. Budgeteer News discovered that Nicholas’ “music draws you in, and keeps you fixated from the first note. It's like falling in love with music all over again.” Summing it up is The Duluth News Tribune who proclaims, “This man is capable of producing such a warm sound, you’d swear you were sitting in front of an open flame.”

It’s time to start believing in your local music scene again.

Come see why on Friday June 5th, 2009 at the wonderful Cedar Cultural Center.


DETAILS

Who: Nicholas Mrozinski with The Feelin Orchestra. Support includes; The Root City Band and Castino & Fladager of The Big Wu. The Feelin Orchestra includes the many musicians contributing to the album. Visit www.thefeelin.com to see the complete guest musician list.

What: Nicholas Mrozinski’s fourth release, Together We’re Stronger, CD Release Party.

Where: The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55454

When: Friday, June 5, 2009 - Doors at 7pm, Music at 8pm

Why: Music makes lives better. It’s an exciting time to be alive and Minnesota is a great place to plant the community seeds and to eat your music locally!

How: Tickets - $10 in advance and $12 day of show. Purchased online at TicketWeb.com, or from the Cedar Ticketline at 612-338-2674 (ext 2) or can be purchased at the following Cedar Outlets:

Global Village - 406 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 673-0366
The Electric Fetus - 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 870-9300
Homestead Pickin' Parlor - 6625 Penn Ave So, Richfield (612) 861-3308
Irish on Grand - 1124 Grand Ave, St. Paul (651) 222-5151


7. For those of you who cannot make it to the show, if you want to pick up the new album you can order it from http://www.thefeelin.com/products.html or you can pick it up on iTunes worldwide Tuesday, June 9th.


Thanks so much for your continued love and support!!!

We'll see you Friday.

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Make sure to tune in!

KFAI - Radio without Boundries - 106.7 FM in St. Paul and 90.3 FM in Minneapolis.

KFAI is a proud sponsor of the CD Release Party for the new album, Together We're Stronger, this Friday, June 5th at The Cedar Cultural Center. http://www.kfai.org/node/20297
We are stoked for this one!

See you there.


Listen to the new tunes on the other Top-Notch local music station too.

The Current - 89.3 FM

To hear more of the new tunes call The Current's request line at (651) 989-4893 or e-mail them at 893dj@mpr.org

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The new album "Together We're Stronger" will be first available Friday, June 5th 2009 at the wonderful Cedar Cultural Center.

Follow the link to the Cedar Cultural Center Event page if you like: http://www.thecedar.org/nicholas_quotthe_feelinquot_mrozinski_cd_release_big_wu_and_root_city_band
"Together We're Stronger" boasts top-notch local Minnesota guest musicians contributing to the album that span over 40+ local bands. Listen to some of the new tunes http://www.thefeelin.com/music.html
The Root City Band and Castino & Fladager of The Big Wu provide support.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of show, they can be purchased online thru www.TicketWeb.com , directly from the Cedar Ticketline at 612-338-2674 (ext 2) or at the following Cedar Outlets:

Global Village - 406 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 871-6229
The Electric Fetus - 2000 4th Ave S, Minneapolis (612) 870-9300
Homestead Pickin' Parlor - 6625 Penn Ave S, Richfield (612) 861-3308
Irish on Grand - 1124 Grand Ave, St. Paul (651) 222-5151


The Complete Guest Musician List aka The Feelin Orchestra:
Here’s the detailed list, in no particular order, of the Top-Notch local Minnesota musicians who contributed to the Album and made it so very special.

Name, Band/Act and Song Credit(s):

1. Dylan Nau* (Gold Standard) 2-11, 13-15
2. Chris Castino (Big Wu) 1, 2, 12
3. Alex Rossi (Root City) 9,12
4. Heatbox (Root City) 9, 12, 13
5. Sammy Weyandt (White Iron Band) 2, 8-10, 13-15
6. Jason Fladager (God Johnson) 6
7. Desdamona 9
8. Greg Schutte (Lorie Line’s Pop Chamber Orchestra) 6
9. Stephanie Devine (New Congress) 4, 6, 7 ,12
10. A.J. Eskridge (New Congress) 4, 6, 7, 12
11. Bettina Villamil (High Strung String Band) 1-3
12. Aaron Wiener (Buckets and Tap Shoes) 4, 8, 12
13. Jeff Engholm (George Mauer Jazz Group) 4, 12
14. Doug Otto 4, 12
15. Chris Gray (Doug Otto and The Getaways) 7
16. Nate Stevens (Solo and Mad Love) 4, 12
17. Drew Druckrey (Dharma Bums) 4, 7, 11, 12
18. Maxaphone (8 Switch) 1, 4, 9, 12, 13
19. Eric Christopher (High 48’s) 1
20. Rich Casey (High 48’s) 7, 8
21. Dan Ristrom (Nathan Miller Band) 1, 9
22. Mark Grundhoefer (Down Lo) 9,12
23. Ryan Nielson (Down Lo) 12
24. Paul Grill (Hobo Nephews) 1, 2, 9, 13
25. C.J. Vanderpoll (Gold Standard) 1, 10, 11, 15
26. Jason Marks (Gold Standard) 9, 11
27. Jeff Westervelt 6, 15
28. Michael Corcoran (MMC Trio) 9

*Also Produced Album

More exciting details will come as the date approaches.

Can't wait to see YOU there on June 5th!

Nicholas Mrozinski - Together We’re Stronger

Available Worldwide 6-9-09 via these fine stores:

iTunes
. iTunes U.S.
. iTunes Australia/N.Z.
. iTunes Canada
. iTunes UK/European Union
. iTunes Japan


Other Stores
. Rhapsody
. Napster
. eMusic
. IMVU
. Amazon MP3
. Lala
. Shockhound
. Amie Street

New Facebook Artist Page up...Personal page coming soon...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicholas-Mrozinski/35715527119

The new CD is coming along beautifully. We are more pumped up about this release than we have ever been. Cannot wait to share it with all of you.

We are finishing up the month of January with tons of all-star local musicians. The new tunes paired with such great Minnesota talent is really something special.

Here's a handful of names we've had in the Studio thus far...

Alex Rossi, Heatbox and Maxaphone all from Root City Band.

Chris Castino of the Big Wu.

Desdamona.

Sammy Weyandt from White Iron Band.

Mark Grundhoefer and Ryan Nielsen of Down Lo.

Bettina Vilamil

Paul Grill of The Feelin Band and Hobo Nephews.

More Details coming soon!

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We would love to hear your thoughts on the albums. Make your reviews by following the links below. Much appreciated in advance! :-)

Here are links to the three releases...

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The Feelin Band "The Sacred Play of Life"

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Nicholas Mrozinski "Oak Chase Way"

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Nicholas Mrozinski "Four Legged Light"

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For those of you who publish playlists on iTunes, add The Feelin Band and/or Nicholas Mrozinski to one of your lists and we'll have more free goodies for you.

Email wtwmusic@gmail.com to get your FREEBIES! Or Visit the CONTACT page.

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Friends and Family,

We are keeping the Spirit of the Holidays going strong and want to GIVE you something really great. We are really excited to share this one with you. For those of you who do not know about PhilosophersNotes prepare to have your mind blown. Our friend Brian Johnson, creator of PhilosophersNotes has created a page for us on his website where we can offer you, no strings attached, a FREE subscription to his PhilosophersNotes. Check it out here. http://philosophersnotes.com/freebies/waketheworld This is life changing, forward moving, empowering stuff here...do not let this pass you by. Please, from the bottom of our hearts, take advantage of this one.

What are these PhilosophersNotes you might be asking yourself?

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Please take advantage and pay it forward by sharing with someone else. http://philosophersnotes.com/freebies/waketheworld
On the behalf of Nicholas Mrozinski and Wake the World, please ENJOY!

Sincerely,

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Wake the World

P.S. We also hope you enjoyed the FREE Christmas Tune we sent out earlier in the week and if you missed it, it is available, for FREE, to download at http://thefeelin.com/music-group-8.html Feel free to share that one with whomever you wish as well. Keep spreading the love!

Nicholas recently contributed his rendition of the famous Christmas song "O Holy Night" to a charity Album benefitting Minnesota Food Shelves. This Charity Christmas Album involved some of Minnesota's finest musicians.

Follow this link to read the story as told by the Pioneer Press.

http://www.twincities.com/ci_11109375?nclick_check=1
You can listen to the tune on the music page.

http://thefeelin.com/music.html
Buy the album at Best Buy or Borders bookstore.

Nicholas is currently in the Studio working on the new, yet to be titled, album, with Dylan Nau of Gold Standard. This album is really exciting. Dylan's production work and creative input has been refreshing and the new tunes, direction and sound is amazing. We're shooting for an early 2009 worldwide release.

The Feelin Band just finished up recording and contributing the song, "And You Will" to the Pachyderm Preservation Project CD. Click here to learn more. www.projectpachyderm.org/

The solo piano album Nicholas Mrozinski, "Oak Chase Way" is now available Worldwide.

Follow this link to check it out on iTunes.

Oak Chase Way will be available at all of the upcoming shows. See the calendar page for details. www.thefeelin.com/calendar.html
If you'd like to order a hard copy of the disc visit our store page.
www.thefeelin.com/products.html

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“There’s a sprit in the air, it’s a time for change, are you gonna keep sitting quietly and let things just stay the same? What are you waiting for?” This is the question proposed by Nicholas on the opening track of Oak Chase Way, titled “How Many Times?”

So, What are we waiting for?

No doubt we can all relate to these sentiments. Each and every one of us has a laundry list of things we know we should be doing in our lives. We all want to feel good, be healthy and thrive, but instead are constantly making choices that lead us in the opposite direction. Why is that? We are distracted and derailed from our higher self and purpose by every day life. Instant gratification, convenience and fear tempt us into things that come with grave consequences both personally and globally. What ever happened to working hard, truly earning what you have, paying for things up front and then basking in the reward of accomplishment and the virtue of doing something good? Getting back to focusing on the truly important things is a central theme to this album.

Many of the songs were written during a transformational period for Nicholas who, through a broken heart, allowed himself to go down the wrong path. He drank to numb the pain, ate poorly, slept all day, put on a bunch of weight and focused on all the negative things around him. He began having crippling panic attacks and eventually couldn’t even drive his own car. He had to hit rock bottom before he could really step back and look at the results of his actions and lifestyle. As if the broken heart wasn’t bad enough, now he had ruined his emotional and physical well being too. He knew he had to climb out of this hole he had dug for himself and with two steps forward and one step back he worked hard to keep progressing forward. He kept at it until he gained enough momentum to really start feeling good again. Through his dedication, focus and hard work he eventually lost over 100 pounds and even found love again. Through this empowering change Nicholas created for himself, was born a drive to help and share with others.

True change, or better yet, a lasting transformation, starts with the individual first. The need to focus inward on our own lives, to find our purpose, and to live true to it are paramount if we want to truly thrive as people. Once we get ourselves straightened out and moving forward again, we can, as a whole, start working on the bigger global issues at hand. None of us want war, poverty, hunger, or to live in a polluted and contaminated environment but yet we still allow ourselves to partake and enable these activities. Why?

We know better but why don’t we act accordingly?

Oak Chase Way is a call to open our hearts and minds, and to look within to enable positive change in this world. With ongoing war, pollution, and poverty running rampant we can’t continue to turn a blind eye as to what is really happening in this world. We are all human beings living this existence together. There is abundance in this world, enough for everyone, yet we are driven by greed and fear instead of love and compassion. This album serves as a reminder to the things that really matter and the long, yet rewarding process of turning our own ships around and being able to act instinctively out of love. We need to think, focus and remain aware of all of our actions. We need to put ourselves in each other’s shoes and walk around a bit. Nicholas hopes this Album can serve as a catalyst for positive change with you, your loved ones and the entire world.

Check out these videos if you like.

Nicholas Mrozinski "What's This?"

Nicholas Mrozinski "The Same"

The Feelin Band will be releasing “The Sacred Play of Life” on Mrozinski’s own label, Wake the World, Saturday April 12th, 2008 at Trocaderos, in their hometown. On Tuesday, April 15th the album will be available Worldwide from the band’s website, www.thefeelin.com, through CD Baby, iTunes and other national distributors. The CD packaging features “green” design, using recycled materials and FSC certified board. The band has a regional tour scheduled and is currently booking a national tour.

Bringing hope, optimism and light into a sometimes dark and detached world is exactly what The Feelin Band does with their debut release. Driven by Mrozinski’s commanding vocals and flowing piano, the four-piece soul-rockers have a refreshingly unique sound and distinctive style. They have, however, drawn comparisons to the likes of Van Morrison, Tom Waits, John Lennon, John Legend, Blind Melon, and Dr. John. The common theme here is Soul, Traditional R&B, Blues, Folk, Rock and Jazz but the album also includes tracks in Reggae, Spanish flavor and even a cinematic, Disney-like tune “Villain". The Album plays out like a movie; it is intended to take the listener on a journey. It is a true “Album” you want to take the time to sit down and listen to from beginning to end – a rarity in today’s Top 40 music climate. It is art and creation in its purest form. Combining that purity with such powerful singing and playing truly sets this album, and band, apart.