AJ Rafael Band - Shiori on the Drums

recording with my band while they're in California for Music Speaks. one of my originals, "I Just Want You". she rips. just sayin'. Shiori aka "SHORTY".

my music is starting to come to life...

follow her on twitter:   / tshiori  

AJ Rafael Presents: MUSIC SPEAKS

a 2-day event. August 28th 7pm and 29th 6pm 2009.

for more information check out:
http://bakitwhy.com/musicspeaks

here's the lineup:
MUSIC SPEAKS DAY 1-
Derek Portea
Jennifer Chung
JR Aquino
New Like Us
MoVal Concert Chorale (MVCC)
AJ Rafael Band
Gabe Bondoc
Quest Dance Crew (MTV's ABDC)

MUSIC SPEAKS: UNPLUGGED-
Adrian William Project
Cathy Nguyen
Jane Lui
Mike Isberto
Melissa Polinar
JR Aquino
AJ Rafael ft Jenny Suk
Jennifer Chung
Passion

tickets: $20 presale for the 28th, $15 presale for the 29th
VIP pass is $50 with 2-day access and backstage access
tickets are sold at http://ubetunes.com/socalarea

Donate to MUSIC SPEAKS with this button--
these funds go straight to concert expenses, such as the venue, performance fee's, fliers, tickets, and all that jazz. thanks so much in advance and for your support. we hope to raise as much money as we can to Autism Speaks.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...

love yall so much, and thanks for all the support

AJ Rafael

MUSIC SPEAKS MISSION:
"Music Speaks" has an important mission, aiming to spread awareness about Autism, and encourage action that would improve the conditions of the lives and families that it affects. A personal experience that inspired this goal is when my nephew, Nathan, was diagnosed with Autism when he was about two years old. Despite his condition, Nathan is a loving, fun, and active child who is very responsive to all of us, and is born with the love of music and dance. The more we love and watch over Nathan as he grows older, the more frustrating it can be knowing that his peers will never fully understand his situation, and these misunderstandings could lead to prejudice and pain for him throughout his life. "Music Speaks" means utilizing the gifts of Music and Dance to inspire those fortunate enough to be born without autism to speak out for those who were, by being aware of their condition and taking action towards improving their living conditions and perhaps even uncovering the mystery behind its cause.