I entered a song in the RiffRumble VII competition. The song is called House of the Risen Son. It is a jazzy version of House of the Rising Sun. But since I know I have the promise of living in the House of the Risen Son, Jesus Christ, the song takes on a whole new meaning. Please give a listen and then vote for my song by clicking on the vote link and entering a comment. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to vote. Thank you and may God bless each of you.
***UPDATE***
Thanks to all that voted. And congratulations to all the winners;
- POPULAR CATEGORY WINNER: “BROKEN ANGEL” by JIM GOLDEN
- CONTESTANT’S CHOICE WINNER: “DESTINY” by J.J. “THE GATOR” FALKANGER
- SONIC REALITY’S CHOICE WINNER: “REMEMBER SUMMER” by BILL & JOY YOUNG
***UPDATE 2 (5/1/2007)***
Jim Golden won the Popularity Contest with his song Broken Angel. He told Sonoma to give part of his winnings to someone else. And that someone else happened to be me. I wish to congratulate Jim on his winning and thank him for his generosity. I also thank Michelle Wright from Sonoma that picked me and my song to receive the prizes.
Here is the email that I received from her;
Hey bluesyDude,
Jim Golden won the RRVII popular vote and he would like for me to give some of his prizes to someone I think is “deserving”
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Your song had the 4th most popular vote after Jim’s, GatorJJ’s and WedgeBill’s (who already won these prizes). And you got 2 out of the 26 votes we received for Contestant’s Choice vote. Plus I really like your song!
You get these prizes from Jim:
• Disc Makers coupon for $200 off CD replication services (not valid for any other product; expires in one year), and a package of 100 blank CD-Rs - their best, Ultra 16x inkjet printable discs (worth $242).
• CDBaby.com set up worth $35. CD Baby can get your music selling worldwide on cdbaby.com, Apple iTunes, Tower Records, Yahoo Music, Best Buy, Rhapsody, Napster, MSN Music and more (worth $35).
• Recording Magazine one year subscription for US resident winners only. International winners will receive 3 months of recent back- issues (worth $19.95).
What address shall I have your prizes sent to?
Congrats!
Thanks, Michelle













I thought your song was excellent..i gaveit my contestent vote..
Left by strat on April 30th, 2007
Strat - How can I say thanks? This is a real honor coming from you. I have always been drawn to your music. You play with a lot of soul.
Left by bluesyDude on April 30th, 2007
Your tune was the Bomb -Biggety Dolan………. You get MY RiffCaster Spotlight of the Month!!!!!!!!!!
Left by Mickey on May 1st, 2007
Thanks, Mikey. Getting these kind of props from the RiffWorks vets and very accomplished musicians is quite humbling.
Left by bluesydude on May 1st, 2007
Dolan won the “Michelle” category…I think that’s giving credit where credit is due! Congrats man!
J.J.
Left by J.J. on May 9th, 2007
Hey Bluesy, forget about the music and the competition for a minute, you get my Seal of Approval simply for being a good guy.
Uncle Bill.
Left by Uncle Bill on May 18th, 2007