Latest News
Dec 17th
Dear Friends and Colleagues!
We've added sample clips of all the songs available on our albums! Now you can sample our music before you go into our store to shop.
Some of our personal favorites include (click a song to listen):
- Yuume Taster - Time for Having Fun
- Yuume Taster - I'm not GQ
- Yuume Taster - To You
- Wolf Kiss Album - Smile On Me
- Wolf Kiss Album - The Tennessee Song
Or you can use the music player to the right and listen to any or all of our songs. Be sure to let us know what you think!
– Valentijn
Nov 10th
Give a gift of Ear Candy to someone you dig this giving season: The Yuume Taster CD! Or how about a kiss from the most primal part of you to a loved one? The Wolf Kiss Album!
Two-Pup Holiday Spectacular invites you to put music in their stockings!
Choose your package or mix & match! Shipping is absolutely FREE!
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The Wolf Kiss Album & Yuume Taster Combo deal
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The 1 + 1: 1 Taster + 1 Kiss for $19.95; a 14% savings
The 2 + 2: 2 Tasters + 2 Kisses for $39.00; a 20% savings
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The Wolf Kiss Album
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3 Kisses for $39.00; a 14% savings
5 Kisses for $60.00; a 20% savings
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The Yuume Taster
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3 Tasters for $19.00; a 20% savings
5 Tasters for $30.00; a 25% savings
All discounts are available in our shop for a limited time.
Enjoy the freedom to worship as you wish this season!
Peace and Blessings from Val & George!
Oct 12th
Dear Friends and Colleagues!
Very Exciting News!!!
George and I have been nominated for this year's MAVRIC Awards in several categories!
If you'd like to support us, please vote for our songs!
Cast Your Votes by Sunday, October 14th, 2007 at 10 PM
There are 2 ways to vote:
Email Voting
Copy the following list and email it to mavric@maniakproductions.com
Song of the Year Folk: Valentijn : Desperately
Song of the Year Jazz: Valentijn : The Sun's Not Shining Today
Song of the Year: Rap: Valentijn: Square
One vote per song category, per email address please. (You can send this to your friends!)
OR...you can go to the website...
Website Voting
You are welcome to listen to the categories and vote for your choice in them. In order to listen to the songs, simply click on the link and download the song. Once you've done this and are ready, email your vote to mavric@maniakproductions.com. Please place the name of the category in the subject line. You are welcome to either give your favorite choice in the category alone, or to list your choice in order (for example, "#1. is Artist A, #2. is Artist B, #3 is Artisct C, etc...). Only one vote per email address, per category. All votes must be in no later than Sunday, October 14th at 10pm.
The nominations have been posted and the songs are available to listen to on the "2007 MAVRIC Nominees" page at www.maniakproductions.com. In order for someone to view the nominees, listen to the songs and vote, they must either go to that page or view it on the Myspace page on the blog section. They will be able to place a vote by emailing the vote to us no later than this Sunday (10/14) at 10pm. If you have the time, feel free to listen to all of the categories and vote for your favorite songs! Your participation is appreciated!
Remember, 20% of the overall judging is based on people's choice voting.
If you intend on joining us on the awards night on Sunday, October 21st at the Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme, tickets are only $5. If you let us know how many will be in your party, we will be glad to guarantee the tickets in case of a sellout crowd. Reserve your tickets here too! www.maniakproductions.com.
We look forward to a wonderful night of recognition of fantastic Ventura County Music!!!
Thanks for all of your support!
– Valentijn
Sept 25th
Dear Friends, Colleagues, Acquaintances, and New Friends!
We are having a great party at the Murphy Auto Museum on Sunday, October 7, 2007, from 1:00 - 6:00. It's open-house style, so concerts will start at 2:00 and again at 4:00. Please buy your tickets early so we can have the caterer buy the right amount of food! (Like I said, I've never done this before so I'm a little nervous!!)
We will be releasing my solo album Wolf Kiss and the CD Yuume Taster, which is the collective effort begun by George and me, and finished with a group of brilliant local musicians!
Many people have asked how they might help, because, after all, I am blessed with the most spectacular people in my life...so...if you'd like to help, the best thing you can do for us is to spread the word and get folks to buy tickets. We will be benefitting St. Jude's Children's Hospital and The Wolf Mountain Sanctuary with portions of the proceeds! Worthy causes at an amazing event! The following information is the text from the official flyer with all the relevant information.
- Who?
- Valentijn, George Isaack, and Yuume !
- Special Guests: Violinist Kenny Leiser of Madison, Wisconsin; Percussionist Bart Tompkins, Bassist Chris Foley and More!
- What?
- Release Party for Val’s Wolf Kiss CD & Yuume’s Taster CD
- When?
- Sunday, October 7, 2007 1:00 - 6:00 PM
- Where?
- The Murphy Auto Museum
2230 Statham Blvd.
Oxnard, California 93033
Museum Telephone: 805-487-4333
www.murphyautomuseum.com- Why?
- Val & George finished their 1st albums and it’s time to celebrate!
- How?
- Open House Family Style: Come anytime between 1:00 & 5:30
For a yummy “Eliseo Mora” buffet lunch and a look around.
Chat with Docents, Car Owners, and Vintage Clothing Experts!
Concerts begin at 2:00 PM & again at 4:00 PM in the Packard Room!- Parking?
- Ample parking is available! Look for the attendant in the orange vest, who will guide you to the nearest lot with empty spots!
Part of the proceeds from admission, CD sales, and sales of “Wolf Quilt” raffle tickets will benefit The Wolf Mountain Sanctuary! Tonya Littlewolf and her staff will be on hand to share stories, photos, and give you information about her wolf rescue and its many projects.
You will meet a real wolf! Tonya will bring one of her “education” wolves with her to greet you! Maybe you’ll be one of the lucky ones who’ll get a REAL wolf kiss! Part of the proceeds will also benefit St. Jude’s Hospital! Bring your camera, your appetite, and your dancing shoes!
Please! This is a family event! If you are going to bring your children, be sure to teach them how to use their “museum hands”! Show them how to fold their hands behind their backs as they approach the cars. They will want to touch the beautiful automotive works of art at the museum as much as I do, and we are simply not allowed to put our hands on the cars!
* As this is a family event, no alcohol will be served, & we request no alcohol be brought onto the premises.
Don’t forget to put the following weekend at the museum on your calendar too! Meet Mr. 500! Andy Granatelli will be at the Murphy for An Afternoon with Andy on Saturday, October 13th, 2007! Tickets available on the website or at the Wolf Kiss Event!
Need More Tickets Or CD’s? More Fun! Bring your friends! $25.00 Single $35.00 Couple
Order with your credit card using Paypal on www.thewolfkissalbum.com
Send a check/money order to
Two-Pup Records
P.O. Box 6579
Oxnard, CA 93031Need More Information? Call 805-824-7392 Both CD’s will be for sale 10/8/07 on the website.
Thanks again for your tireless encouragement and support! I never thought I would actually get to do this. It is the quintessential “Dream Come True” of the little farm girl singing into the hairbrush in front of the mirror!
Big Love!
– Valentijn
Sept 12th
To stretch beyond the walls of one’s own comfort zone; to attempt something so seemingly impossible; to dive in careless of the surrounding sharks; such has been the emergence of this album. This project began an humble 10-song effort to be recorded and given to family and friends at Christmas time. The vision and drive of producer Piotr Bal sent it on to become the journey presented here. It is with great honor that I acknowledge his efforts, time, and genius, in drawing from me that which I did not think possible and offering this final Wolf Kiss.
Wolf Kiss contains many of my favorite pieces and quite a few of my favorite genres. Join us all at the CD release party for The Wolf Kiss Album on October 7th, 2007. The party will be held at Murphy's Auto Museum, 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93033.
If you have any questions about the event, please call (805) 824-7392 for additional information.
I look forward to seeing you all there!
– Valentijn