Saturday, February 9, 2013

Bill Morton Promotions Teams with Kickstarter

The Rogers Park 
postcard project



As an advocate for the beauty and potential of my Chicago neighborhood, 

This is the first of a series of postcards featuring Rogers Park.


Rogers Park can be defined by it’s character. It is what we know and love about Rogers Park. It is the personality and spirit of where we live. Examples could be the residents, the beaches or even the cobblestone street on Glenwood Avenue.




Pledge $5 or more - You get this Jarvis on the Lake postcard mailed to your home.

Pledge $10 or more - You get this Jarvis on the Lake postcard mailed to your home and to two other friends.

Pledge $50 or more - You get a framed and signed 8 x 10 photograph mailed to your home.

Visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billmortonpromotions/jarvis-on-the-lake-postcard for more information and to pledge.


- Bill Morton
Bill Morton Promotions
(773) 850-0029

This project will only be funded if at least $350 is pledged by Tuesday Feb 19, 11:30pm CST.


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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Bill Morton Promotions welcomes Deborah Wedekind



Deborah Wedekind client page
services rendered: radio promotion

Album: Clear Skies Ahead
Official website: Deborah Wedekind
Electronic Press Kit: Deborah Wedekind



Deborah Wedekind, or DEDE, (pronounced: DEE DEE Wee-dee-kind) is a singer/songwriter from Texas, who has an incredibly smooth voice & unique ability to arrange and write music with beautiful melodies and uplifting lyrics. Her song, Psalm on Danny Boy, recently charted at #11 across the US RADIO CHARTS.

From Jason Miles, Grammy Nominated Producer & Grammy Winner: “A wonderful performance…Deborah knows how to take an Iconic song and turn it into her own- She’s a talent that needs to be watched. There could be big things in store for her in the future…Deborah Wedekind is an absolutely superb vocalist who...can definitely be a vital part of the music scene for many years. A superb talent!"

Deborah lives in Kingwood, and won a Singer Universe.com February 2012 National Top 5 Vocalist Award for her original song, Psalm on Danny Boy, as well as Honorable Mention for Song of the YEAR 2012. She also won a national Singer Universe Top 5 Vocalist spot in January 2012 for her original arrangement of I Dreamed a Dream.

Her producer, Troy Warren, ranks Deborah’s CD, Clear Skies Ahead, as his “top project in over 30 years of working in sound production”. Here's what This is Kingwood has to say about her: 
“…Deborah could and probably should be lumped in more with classic artists like Astrud Gilberto (Girl from Impanema), Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney and Lena Horne. She’s that good. Her silky smooth voice is…fresh while exhibiting an experience one can only gain from being, well, that good. If you get a chance to check out one of her performances, do yourself a favor and make the effort, you’ll be glad you did.”



Psalm on Danny Boy is currently charting at #1 in World Music on Broadjam.com. Deborah’s original sexy-Latin arrangement of the classic, Till There Was You, reached #1 on the Top 10 Latin Jazz chart worldwide on Broadjam.com, and is also on the JAZZ TOP 10 CHART. Many of her songs currently are also charting in the TOP 10 WORLD for vocal production, jazz, blues, etc. right now.

DEDE “hears the music” in her head, and feels that writing songs and arranging them, along with performing, are her life’s calling now: a divine gift she's grateful for. She wrote or arranged all the songs for Clear Skies Ahead, and is currently working in Nashville recording original songs for her next CD.



CD Baby - purchase mp3s
CD Baby - Artist Biography
Deborah Wedekind youtube
Deborah Wedekind facebook
Deborah Wedekind ReverbNation
Deborah Wedekind myspace

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Eliza Rickman






Charmers Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60626


Sunday, October 9th, 2011 - 3pm


Eliza Rickman's unique and haunting sound combines the lilting sweetness of popular vocalists like Feist or Annie Clark with the gritty sensibilities of PJ Harvey and the playfulness of Kurt Weill.

Eliza recorded her first full-length effort this past winter with Chicago-based engineer Mark Greenberg (Andrew Bird, Wilco, Mavis Staples). It was funded by a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign during her nationwide spring tour,... when over $12k were raised (out of a $6k goal). The album is anticipated for release in the fall of 2011, and highlights Eliza's talent for writing string arrangements, and includes contributions from percussionist Kevin O'Donnell (Andrew Bird's 'Bowl of Fire') & bassist Tom V. Ray (Neko Case, Jakob Dylan).

Two stunning music videos were made in 2010 with Mindfruit Films for songs off her toy piano-based EP, 'Gild the Lily' (2009). The first video ("Cinnamon Bone") was completed in the spring, and is a reverse effect, slow motion short film about a young woman reliving her heartbreak through the seasons. All effects for the video were analog only, and this unique concept landed "Cinnamon Bone" a spot at 2011's SXSW Film Festival. A stop-motion video for "Black Rose" was released six months later.

More about Eliza Rickman HERE.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Rogers Park Chamber Success

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (Chicago) two-year anniversary celebration!



Mission Statement:
To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park Community.

Vision Statement:
To guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community. To create and stimulate an orderly economic growth, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.



Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

The Board and Directors of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Without the support of the entire Board, this event would not have been as successful as it was.

Back in the Days BBQ
Mark Finley was our guest speaker, presenting the Multi-Facet Network and the business plan and investment plan to bring Back in the Days BBQ to Rogers Park.

Bill's Digital Photos

Official photographer of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce two-year anniversary event.

Caribbean American Bakery

Thank you for your tasty donation!

Charmers Cafe

Thank you for your tasty donation!

Quest Network Services
Thank you for hosting our event at your business!

Premier Signs & Awnings
Thank you for providing our new Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce banner.


Dex for being our Official Grill Master.

Fred of LifeStorage for contributing to our networking event.

Mary Ellen and Chris of Alden Village North for contributing to our networking event.

Laini of Comcast Business Class Service for contributing to our networking event.

And everyone who attended, celebrated and made connections during our annual anniversary event.

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce anniversary event


Thank you,


Bill Morton, President
Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
773 824-7400

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Party

PRESS RELEASE

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce (Chicago) is celebrating two yearsRogers Park Chamber of Commerce
of representing local businesses and service organizations in Rogers Park. Everyone is invited to attend at Quest Network Services on Saturday, April 30th, 2011.

The event will begin with a meet and greet, introductions and networking at 5pm. Followed by guest speakers, presentations and group photos by a professional photographer. Business owners will have an opportunity to learn more about and join the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce during the event as well.

Guest speakers for the celebration will include members and business service organizations. Membership certificates will be presented to chamber members and tastings will be provided by several local restaurants, cafes and bakeries.


The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce has a diverse mix of businesses and service organizations that range from restaurants to business services, a fitness center, a wine shop, a custom letterpress print shop and more. It is in every businesses best interest to join the chamber and unify our efforts to improve your business and stimulate an orderly economic growth, enriching our community of Rogers Park. - Bill Morton, Chamber President



Location: Quest Network Services 7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Date/Time: Saturday, April 30th, 2011 / 5pm - 10pm

Invites/Pricing: Everyone who is interested in increasing their business should attend. Anyone interested in improving Rogers Park should attend. Invite your friends and neighbors. There is no charge for this event.

Please bring: Business cards, Promotional materials and warm greetings for your neighbors.

Note: If you are considering joining the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce, please review the rate card. Rate cards will also be available at this event.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce celebrates two year anniversary

PRESS RELEASE
Contact Bill Morton of the Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce for radio, press or television interviews at
773 824-7400



Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
Established April 14th, 2009
www.RogersPark.cc


Mission Statement:
To provide leadership and representation in order to benefit the members operating businesses in the Rogers Park Community.

Vision Statement:
To guide businesses, service organizations and individuals to establish new businesses and promote existing businesses within the Rogers Park community. To create and stimulate an orderly economic growth, thereby enriching Rogers Park's diverse population.

I would like to thank all of the business members and board of directors for a successful start to the official chamber of commerce of Rogers Park. Over the past two years we have built the foundation for longevity and are well established in our community. Bill Morton, Chamber President

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Mardi Gras Party - Chicago



Mardi Gras Party - Chicago

Dinner by Chef Geno Bahena inspired by the movie “Like Water for Chocolate” will be available for purchase on the first level and a New Orleans-inspired cash bar.

No cover Mardi Gras-themed masquerade party downstairs with the much anticipated return of 4x Records artist DJ Acyd.

Saturday, March 5th, 2011 7pm

Los Moles Restaurant
3140 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60657

Check the place out here:
www.LosMoles.net