ramp it up entertainment launches International Music Artist Development Division

WE HAVE A PASSION FOR MUSIC ARTISTS

To learn more about ramp it up entertainment, CLICK HERE.

We work with music artists of all ages, genres and performance levels to define and refine their brand. We start with an Artist Assessment that provides us with an incredible amount of information and helps to clearly identify a path that can help music artists succeed. We act as the music artist's personal trainer, often acting as the artist's manager. We connect music artists to songwriters, producers, recording studios, mix engineers, booking agents, record labels, publishers, distributors and brand/potential sponsors.  

The path often includes:

• Creating new website or refining existing website
• Introducing the importance of 360 marketing/promotions
• How to: engage with fans and create/manage fan clubs
• Creating an EPK and other marketing materials
• Designing new logo or refining existing logo
• Designing, pricing and manufacturing merchandise
• Managing social media platforms - what to post, when to post, why to post, like, comment and share and who to connect with
• Managing YouTube channel, producing video content for YouTube, monitizing artist's YouTube channel
• Consulting with make-up, hair and wardrobe stylist (s)
• Managing still photo shoots
• Producing music videos: performance and lyric
• Producing behind the scenes video content
• Consulting on song selection - mix of covers and originals
• Consulting on show creative direction
• Consulting on refining stage presence skills
• How to: book gigs and best practices for optimum gig production
• Refining artist's on camera and behind the mic interview skills
• Planning, producing the artist's launch event.

Click HERE to request an assessment.

Dennis Gelbaum, CEO, ramp it up entertainment, is proud to be a

 judge/mentor for the Dream Night Talent Search,

featuring two days of auditions, workshops and competition. 

Winners receive cash prizes and music more! 

New Multimedia Project To Give Those 65&Older a Voice!

International award winning Producer, Director, Author and Inventor Dennis Gelbaum launches a new multimedia project to give those 65&Older a Voice! 

65&Older is a multimedia interactive project. Dennis will be interviewing 1500 65+ year old individuals (and their families, significant others, friends...) to learn about the paths their lives have taken and how they will be/are dealing with getting older. 

The multi-year project will include a book with photographs, illustrations and short stories, video from each interview, a documentary film and broadcast series, a website and social media platforms to connect with others through similar passions and interests. 

Why this is a significant and an important project?

Seniors matter and they have plenty to contribute to our everyday lives. Sharing their wisdom, experiences, mentoring and influencing others, all priceless. 

Think about this: 

There are now more Americans age 65&Older than at any other time in U.S. history. The numbers are staggering. And how we (those under 65) interact with our senior citizens, could very will determine our future. 

47.8 million! 
As of July 1, 2015, there were approximately 47.8 million senior citizens - 65&Older - in the United States. This group accounted for 14.9% of the total population. The 65&Older population grew 1.6 million from 2014. 

98.2 million
The projected population of those 65&Older will be 98.2 million by 2060. People in this age group will comprise nearly one in four U.S. residents. Of this number, 19.7 million will be age 85 or older.

According to recent data, there are approximately 901 million people worldwide who are 60 and over. By 2050, that number will reach 2.1 billion people, or 21.5 percent of the global population. Global AgeWatch Index recently ranked the top 10 places for older adults live. They are Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Canada, Netherlands, Iceland, Japan, United States and the United Kingdom.  We, the US, have got to do better! 

Dennis adds, 

“After doing everything I could do to avoid this, I finally gave in. i joined the 65&Older group on March 31st, 2018! i now look forward to having the time to enjoy my “retirement”. (I’m only working 10 hours a day.) But this time off gives me time to reflect, think about where I’ve been, what I’ve accomplished, what I could have or should have done differently, my legacy. 

And now I have plenty of time to WORRY! 

I worry about my parents, my wife, my kids, my kid’s kids, my sister, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, friends, my dog too, ending up alone, being a burden to others, having enough money. 

I worry about my thinning hair, my hearing - will I need a hearing aid, my eyesight - will I be able to keep driving, will I lose my teeth, will I be able to walk on my own? 

I worry about being alone, not being in love, not holding someone’s hand. I worry about never being kissed again! 

I worry about having to pee - a lot. And having to always know where a bathroom is, will I end up wearing an adult diaper? 

I worry about losing my memory and if I’ll forget everything...everything I’ve been worrying about. What will I forget, what will I remember?

And I worry about our country and the entire planet. Are we doing enough to help each other and work together to make this planet a safe, happy and healthy place to live - for generations to come?

I worry a lot! Maybe I worry too much?

I'm amazed by some of the 65&Older folks I have been meeting. Many have enjoyed incredible lives, accomplished so many wonderful things, contributed in ways that I only could have dreamed of. And the one common thread I keep hearing over and over again is have I done enough, could I have done more, will anyone miss me when I'm gone? Some of them asked if I knew of a good piano teacher, place to get their bicycle repaired, could I recommend a good book, red wine, a movie or if I have tried one of the new restaurants in town? And, there have been those who asked if I knew of an honest financial advisor, a good doctor, the best place to retire, the best place for assisted living?" 

A history lesson: 

After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, President John F. Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country by designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month. Every president since has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May in support of older Americans. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a proclamation changing the name of this observance to Older Americans Month. This month continues to be a time to celebrate the age 65 and older population through ceremonies, events and public recognition.

65&Older will engage, motivate and inspire us to celebrate Senior Citizen Day EVERY DAY! 

if you would like to share your story, please don't hesitate to contact me at dennisjgelbaum@gmail.com

To help support this project, click HERE!

Behind The Scenes with Jamaican Recording Artist Jah Vinci 

working on his new single, "Satidra". 

LuLu Beatz, from Portland, OR, 

will be adding vocals for the duet version 

as well as recording her solo version of "Satidra" 

in English, Spanish and Italian.

Click HERE to see the Behind The Scenes Video.

Dennis Gelbaum Featured in VoyageDallas

January 24th, 2018

Today we’d like to introduce you to 
Dennis Gelbaum.

Don’t just make noise – ramp it up! That basically sums up my life. Everything I have ever done has been loud – nothing subtle about me or what I do. (I’m a New Yorker – born and raised in The Bronx! Moved to Plano, July 2013.)

I have two favorite quotes:
“Those who tell stories shape society” Plato
“When you have the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!” Lee Ann Womack

Read The Complete Article Here

About VoyageDallas

Every neighborhood in Dallas has its own vibe, style, culture and history, but what consistently amazes us is not what differentiates the various neighborhoods but rather what they all have in common.  From Deep Ellum to Arlington (and everywhere in between) we’ve been blown away by how many creative and talented people call Dallas home. 

About Voyage Media

We started Voyage Media in Los Angeles, with our flagship publication VoyagerLA. After generating our first million page views in LA we knew our content was resonating with the community.

We’ve since grown to Dallas and a handful of other amazing cities with the help of an amazing network of friends, associates, local insiders and influencers, PR firms, local bloggers, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and other professionals.

OUR MISSION & EDITORIAL ETHOS

Our small team of 40 has been working hard to create a new type of media for our community. As you browse through our stories you’ll notice that many of our interviews aren’t as polished as you’ll find elsewhere in the media. That’s intentional – we believe that far too many in the media filter, edit, and polish away the personality of interviewees and as a result so much of what we see in the media feels like it’s coming from the same person, the same voice, etc.  We think it’s important for media to more authentically represent the communities they serve and so we try to ensure that voices of those we feature jump off the page.

We also think artists rock.  We love small businesses, mom-n-pops, and hole-in-the-walls. We’re not snobs, but we aren’t fond of most chains.  We think independent entrepreneurs, freelancers and other risk takers make our cities exciting to live in.  We cherish the rebel spirit, we don’t think just a handful of large corporations should control all of our commerce and we think smores with vegan marshmallows are better than normal marshmallows. We respect people and organizations that take the path less traveled.  We root for the underdogs and we almost never say no to pizza.

Accordingly our mission is build a platform that fosters collaboration and support for small businesses, independent artists and entrepreneurs, local institutions and those that make our city interesting.  We want to change the way people spend their money – rather than spending it with the big, cookie-cutter corporations we want them to spend their money with the independent, creative, local entrepreneurs, small businesses and artists.

And finally, we want the stories we share to help give our big city a little bit of that small town community charm, where people know each other and their stories at a deeper, more personal level.

This Outdoor Planter Will Change How You Grow Vegetables and Herbs Forever!

Happy Herb And The Spice Gals

I am growing strawberries, beefsteak, cherry and roma tomatoes, jalapeño, habanero and bell peppers, basil and oregano in this outdoor, vertical hanging planter. It's so easy and the flavor of homegrown vegetables and herbs is far superior to anything you can purchase in a store. Fresh - I just go to my backyard and pick out what I want...something is always ready. This is a fantastic family project - plant, water, harvest, cook and eat! 

Fresh tomatoes and oregano on homemade pizza - amazing.  Fresh peppers in a salad - awesome. Fresh basil served over a BBQ'd steak or chicken (or in pasta) - simply irresistible! 

Each pocket, there are nine of them in the backyard/fence version, four of them in the balcony/terrace version - has a drain hole to prevent mold, mildew or root rot. You really can't over water. Just look at healthy my tomato plants are - unbelievable! 

Home growing will never be the same - NEVER! 

How healthy is your brand?

Schedule a check-up today - 

before it's too late! 

CLICK HERE to read about iconic brands that have died and others that may soon follow.

dennis@cmohdallas.com

Hi, You've met Happy Herb and the other Spice Gals, Basil and Rosemary. I'm Spice Gal Lavender. My name comes from the Latin (not Greek) word lavare and I was named by the Romans, who used my leaves, flowers and stems in their "Roman" baths. "Lavare" literally means "to wash." 

Friends tell me I'm beautiful (and who am I to disagree) and that I smell wonderful. (again, who am I to disagree). I'm a staple of the English countryside, although I'm not native to England. I was born and raised in the coastal hills of the Mediterranean and I've travelled (with the Romans) throughout Europe.

Cleopatra was a close friend of my family. It is long believed that one of Cleopatra's secret "love" weapons was Lavender. Our sultry scent, helped Cleopatra seduce Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony. FYI: Cleo had plenty of men friends. It's rumored that the wasp that killed her was hiding in one of her lavender bushes. I promise, we didn't have anything to do with that!

Special thanks to The Herb Gardener - Click HERE)

I help life smell more beautiful. Oil made from my leaves has soothing properties and are often associated with calming the nerves or relieving anxiety, providing relief for ailments from headaches, migraines to insomnia. As a medicinal herb, and once dried, I can be made into teas that calm the nerves and can help you sleep. 

I'm compatible with the flavors of honey and lemon, and I am the perfect summertime herb to brighten seasonal foods. I add a unique, unexpected and delightful flavor to meats, salads, custards, jams, teas and cookies. Think of me as a sous chef. 'm so versatile in the kitchen, that adding me into almost any recipe will give you favorable results.

Recipes using both fresh and dried flowers are generally on the sweet side. I can be used to replace rosemary and other strong tasting herbs. Or, I can be blended with other members of my mint family, like Rosemary, Sage, Fennel, Tarragon, Oregano, Thyme and Mint. Together, we're known as Herbes de Provence. We're especially good mixed with olive oil to coat chicken, fish, tomatoes or chunks of potato for roasting, adding to a pizza sauce or sprinkled over game or kabobs before roasting. I'm also used for seasoning salads, sauces and cheeses, as well as soups and stews. Try rubbing the blend on whole turkey or the breast before roasting.

Special thanks to theepicentre.com Click HERE.

Here are a few of my most favorite recipes. 

Lavender Lemonade with Honey

Ingredients

1 cup raw honey

5 cups water

1/4 cup fresh lavender blossoms, crushed* 

1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, strained

Ice cubes

Lavender sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil in a medium pan

Remove from heat and add honey, stirring to dissolve.

Add the lavender to the honey water, cover, and let steep at least 20 minutes or up to several hours, to taste.

Strain mixture and discard lavender

Pour infusion into a glass pitcher

Add lemon juice and another 2 1/2 cups of cold water. 

Stir well.

Refrigerate until ready to use, or pour into tall glasses half filled with ice, then garnish with lavender sprigs.

Share and enjoy!

*Note: DO NOT use lavender essential oil in this recipe. Consuming lavender oil can be toxic, cause allergic reactions, as well as contribute to hormone imbalances in men and boys. Signs of lavender oil toxicity (requiring a call to Poison Control) include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, burning pain in the throat, difficulty breathing and skin rash.

Lavender Roasted Potatoes

This simple roast potato recipe is transporting with the flavor or lavender conjuring flavors of Provence. It's sure to freshen up any meal. (Special thanks to Toni Dash/BoulderLocavore.com Click HERE) 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

2-2 ½ pounds (about 4 large) thin skinned Potatoes (New, Red, etc)

2 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 ½ tablespoon dried Lavender

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Scrub potatoes, cut out any bad spots and cut into bite sized pieces. Do not peel.

Toss in a bowl with olive oil. When coated with the olive oil, add lavender, salt and pepper.

Spread into a single layer in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet. Place in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring part way through to ensure even browning. Potatoes are done when soft inside to the fork/bite.

Meyer Lemon Lavender Mojitos

Mojitos aren't just for limes anymore! Meyer lemons and lavender paired with traditional mint create a light, refreshing Mojito that is unexpected and tastes deliciously of spring.

(Special thanks to Toni Dash / BoulderLocavore.com Click HERE)

Ingredients

5 fresh Spearmint Leaves

1 teaspoon Confectioner's Sugar

Juice of half a Meyer Lemon*

1/2 teaspoon dried Lavender

2 ounces Light Rum

Club Soda to fill

Instructions:

In a quart Mason jar or a shaker, combine the spearmint leaves, confectioner's sugar, Meyer lemon juice and lavender. Muddle completely. Strain into a Collins glass.

Fill the glass with ice. 

Pour rum over the ice and fill with Club Soda. 

Garnish with lavender sprig, mint sprig and/or a Meyer lemon slice and serve

Notes

*TIP: microwaving citrus fruit on high for 10 seconds before juicing will release more juice!