I have a lot of friends/fans/family who come into the city with no clue, so in an effort to save a few new friends from making the same mistakes, I’m going to give my top 10 tips for visting NYC. Now when you come visit for a show or for vacation, you can’t say “Dion, you should’ve told me.”
I’m not a travel expert, so this is by no means meant to be taken seriously, but my fellow New Yorkers should get a kick out of this.

• 1. Mama Sbarros – At the top of the list, goes Sbarro. I realize that many of you aren’t familiar with it or what it is. What’s important to know is what it isn’t, and thats Italian Food.
• 2. Olive Garden – Same rules as above, the Times Square Olive Garden also isn’t Italian food. Unless you are in the mood for Salad and Breadsticks as a meal.
• 3. The Lower East Side, is not the “East Village”. If you are South of Houston on the East side, it is the Lower East Side. North of Houston on the East side is the East Village. This brings me to my next point.
• 4. How-stin – Forget everything you learned in Grade school U.S. Geography. The major street running East to West just above Canal street is… Houston. Say After me. HOW-STIN. The ginormous city in Texas is – HEW-STON. HOW. HEW. Make this mistake and it will be held against you for years.
• 5. She’s got legs. – My little rule of thumb, if you are less than a 5 minute walk from your next destination. Walk. If that’s too far for you, you should go back to Philly.
• 6. The Yellow ones don’t stop, or slow down. – That yellow blur you see coming at you at 90 Miles an hour is in fact a Taxi. This taxi driver IS on the phone, most likely in deep conversation with a friend in a foreign country. She/He’s pretty sure that they can blame your death on you if you decide to linger in the crosswalk against the light.
• 7. Wheels of Death – This is a bit politicized at the moment, but in the past year or 2, New York decided that it would be a great idea to move parking spots into the middle of an Avenue so that there’s a dedicated lane for Bikers. In theory, nice. In practice, death. I have seen many Bikers drive right into an open cab door, so when you get out of the cab look out for people on bikes first. They are also probably on the phone, and hate you because you are in a car.
• 8. Do not stay in Times Square, Do Not bring a camera to Times Square, Do Not touch anything at Times Square. In general, avoid Times Square. Walk through it once then get the heck out of there, and while you are walking through, stay to the right, don’t walk dead center with your eyes in the air and drool coming through your mouth. Also – no english is spoken at Times Square.
• 9. Local New Yorkers walk at an average speed of 40MPH. If you are a slow walker, you might want to invest in a good pair of shoes to keep up with your friends / not get trampled to death. They are in a hurry all the time, and appear to have blinders on. We are still generally nice people, and 99 of 100 will give you directions, and at least 1 of 100 will give you directions that aren’t in the opposite direction of where you are going.
• 10. When in doubt, It’s probably pee. Probably Rat Pee.

Have something that should have made this list? Leave it in the Comments below so I can delete it.

Love,

@DionRoy

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BTF Concerts presents: Rock the Schools Benefit!

ALL AGES!

PERFORMANCES: Dion Roy, Tyler Hilton, Ryan Cabrera, Locksley and Val Emmich

WHEN: Monday August 29th – Doors at 6:30PM

TICKETS: Get your discounted tickets in advance @ http://www.btfconcerts.com/ or on Ticketmaster after July 7th.

Help keep MUSIC in the schools!

If you have any other questions email – dionroymusic@amp3pr.com or visithttp://facebook.com/dionroymusic

ABOUT THE EVENT:
The Rock the Schools Concert will raise funds to support music programs in NY State Public Schools.

Many schools in New York have been faced with major budget cuts and have been at risk of having music departments cut all together.

Come out for this unforgettable night of music and show your support!

1. West Coast Tour – July 15thish (LA, San Diego, San Fran, Phoenix”) w/ Josiah Leming & Dion Roy

2. Get yourself a Grooveshark Anywhere Promo Code for 3 free months of service at –>  Grooveshark Promo Code

3. South/East Coast Mini Tour – August 4th-August 15th – Details TBA, July 29th in Trumbull CT as part of the Block Party. –> http://facebook.com/dionroymusic 

4. “Today” Cover (Smashing Pumpkins) now on iTunes

5. New Album Dion Roy “Welcome Home” (Featuring Josiah Leming & Tyler Hilton)now on iTunes

Here is a link to the track:
http://grooveshark.com/s/Ocean+grooveshark+Sessions+Sxsw+11+/3Ke44r?src=5

and here is a link to the live video: http://vimeo.com/23284766

In the mean time download a free song off of my upcoming album “welcome home” by going to Dions free song the full album will be on iTunes Midnight, 3/31/11

If you have trouble feel free to email dionroymusic@amp3pr.com and you will get a free copy.

The album release will be held at Dominion NYC details here : –> dominion 4/2 release

So you want to be on the new “Dion Roy” Album? Here’s your chance – Deadline Monday Jan 31st 4PM EST

Hey guys – as I have been working on this new CD, due for April 2nd, many of you have asked to be involved in any way you can, and I woke up this morning and thought of a great idea. Or at least I think so, and I rule.

Here’s what you need to do.

1. Post a Video, Audio file, or Youtube link (preferred) of yourself and your awesome sound effect on http://facebook.com/dionroymusic over the next couple days.
2. Send a Tweet or Facebook Post to @DionRoy with the Hash Tag #IAmOnDionRoysAlbum and a link to http://facebook.com/dionroymusic included within your post
3. Email DionRoyMusic@amp3pr.com and let my team know you posted it!

Here is an example!

Rules:

1. Be Creative, but certainly don’t worry about making it professional. Your Flip or iPhone is perfect for this.

2. Once you enter  you agree that I can use the sound recording  however I want, anywhere, anytime anyplace and there will be no compensation for this ever. Sorry.

3. Don’t Hurt Anyone doing it, or damage anything.

4. The Deadline is Jan 31st 4PM

Time is of the essence, Send em soon! Can’t wait for you guys to hear (and be included) on this New CD!

The new CD will be out Saturday April 2nd and the Release will be at Dominion in NYC http://bit.ly/DRCD3 for tickets!

I just wanted to take a second and say a quick Happy New Year’s to all of you guys.
It’s been quite a year. Singapore, Howard Stern, ABC/FOX Morning shows, National tours, Lots of TV placements, Charting on iTunes and of course – lots of craziness along the way. Thank you so much for all your support this year, so many of you have been so great about spreading the word- and because of that it’s going to be an awesome 2011.

Im wasting no time, and will be recording in Santa Monica beginning January 16th – so there should be another CD ready for the spring of 2011! With your help maybe we can beat 2010′s #8 and hit #1 on the iTunes chart this year!

I do value what you guys have to say, and I want to hear from you – I do check e-mail quite often, and I’d love to hear from you guys – just reply to dionroymusic@amp3pr.com , or say hi on Facebook!

Much love, and happy new year.

- Dion
http://dionroy.com // http://facebook.com/dionroy // http://twitter.com/dionroy