Tuesday, September 30, 2008
For Immediate Release
STEVE COLE, ANNE HARRIS, STEVE "SILK" HURLEY, DONALD LAWRENCE, ALICE PEACOCK AND DAN WILSON TO PERFORM AT THE RECORDING ACADEMY® CHICAGO CHAPTER 2008 MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION
Local Musicians and Chicago Chapter Board Members Celebrate the
Midwest's Unique Music Scene
CHICAGO (October 8, 2008)— The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter will present its Membership Celebration with special performances by Steve Cole, Anne Harris, GRAMMY® nominee Steve "Silk" Hurley, GRAMMY winner Donald Lawrence, Alice Peacock and GRAMMY winner Dan Wilson, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at the Hotel Sax (333 N. Dearborn St.) from 6 – 10 p.m.
The Midwest's impact on the music industry was highlighted at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards with 62 nominations, including local favorites Kanye West and Album Of The Year winner Herbie Hancock. This year's Membership Celebration will recognize the region's unprecedented music industry achievements, in addition to stressing the importance of local membership participation.
The evening will include a VIP reception, a "State of The Academy" addresses by Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Neil Tesser and Chicago Chapter President Peter Strand, and a fantastic showcase by special performers.
Admission for Recording Academy Members is free, plus one guest. For more information and to purchase non-member tickets, please contact the Chicago Chapter at 312.786.1121 or Chicago@grammy.com.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. The Chicago Chapter, founded in 1961, works closely with many established music and arts organizations and has become an integral partner in the Chicago cultural community as well as in many other cities across the Midwest. The Chapter represents members from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City and Minneapolis. For more information about The Academy or the Chicago Chapter, please visit www.grammy.com.
STEVE COLE, ANNE HARRIS, STEVE "SILK" HURLEY, DONALD LAWRENCE, ALICE PEACOCK AND DAN WILSON TO PERFORM AT THE RECORDING ACADEMY® CHICAGO CHAPTER 2008 MEMBERSHIP CELEBRATION
Local Musicians and Chicago Chapter Board Members Celebrate the
Midwest's Unique Music Scene
CHICAGO (October 8, 2008)— The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter will present its Membership Celebration with special performances by Steve Cole, Anne Harris, GRAMMY® nominee Steve "Silk" Hurley, GRAMMY winner Donald Lawrence, Alice Peacock and GRAMMY winner Dan Wilson, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at the Hotel Sax (333 N. Dearborn St.) from 6 – 10 p.m.
The Midwest's impact on the music industry was highlighted at the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards with 62 nominations, including local favorites Kanye West and Album Of The Year winner Herbie Hancock. This year's Membership Celebration will recognize the region's unprecedented music industry achievements, in addition to stressing the importance of local membership participation.
The evening will include a VIP reception, a "State of The Academy" addresses by Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Neil Tesser and Chicago Chapter President Peter Strand, and a fantastic showcase by special performers.
Admission for Recording Academy Members is free, plus one guest. For more information and to purchase non-member tickets, please contact the Chicago Chapter at 312.786.1121 or Chicago@grammy.com.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. The Chicago Chapter, founded in 1961, works closely with many established music and arts organizations and has become an integral partner in the Chicago cultural community as well as in many other cities across the Midwest. The Chapter represents members from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City and Minneapolis. For more information about The Academy or the Chicago Chapter, please visit www.grammy.com.
Monday, September 22, 2008
SUPERSTAR SOPRANO SARAH BRIGHTMAN KICKS OFF WORLD TOUR THIS FALL USING REVOLUTIONARY STAGE TECHNOLOGY
Symphony World Tour to follow Brightman’s Extraordinary Performance at 2008 Beijing Opening Ceremony
Brightman Releases First Ever Christmas CD: A Winter Symphony on November 4th
September 22, 2008 – New York, NY – It continues to be a stellar year for soprano Sarah Brightman, who recently captivated the world with her stunning performance at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 World Olympics. Brightman was chosen as the sole international performer to perform at the Olympic opening ceremony and was given the honor of singing the Olympic theme song, “You and Me,” with Chinese star Liu Huan. The song was a highlight of the spectacular opening ceremony, which was broadcast to over five billion viewers. In only 26 hours after the ceremony, “You and Me” was downloaded a staggering 5.7 million times. Brightman was also featured on The Today Show, live from Beijing.
Following her Olympic success, Sarah will embark on a world tour – her first since 2004. Brightman will be performing 18 concerts in the US, 10 concerts in Canada and 4 concerts in Mexico. She kicks off the tour in Monterrey, Mexico on November 4th, 2008. Continuing her tradition of breathtaking stage productions, this tour will feature new and groundbreaking technology, with virtual and holographic stage sets that have never been seen before in any touring concert production. This innovative stage technology is highly sophisticated and dramatic, creating an otherworldly, ethereal experience: enormous realistic ballrooms will meld into fairytale gardens and then morph into giant fish tanks, right before the audience’s very eyes, creating a perfect backdrop for Sarah’s glorious voice.
After the successful release of her highest chart debuting album, Symphony, Sarah will release her first-ever Christmas album for the holiday season on Manhattan/EMI Records on November 4th. A Winter Symphony brings her virtuosity and originality to many of the season’s classics. Her angelic voice glides through an array of season favorites, including “Silent Night” and “In the Bleak Midwinter.” Her resplendent duet, “Ave Maria,” is sung with Fernando Lima, and Mario Frangoulis lends his talent on the new classical piece “Carpe Diem.” Also featured are timeless pop tracks, including Abba’s famous instrumental song “Arrival,” adapted for first time into a vocal piece, and a gorgeous rendition of Neil Diamond’s classic, “I’ve Been this Way Before.” Sarah also brings her own elegance to the holiday pop hits, including John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Christmas (War is Over),” “I Believe in Father Christmas” and “I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday.” A Winter Symphony was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Symphonic Orchestra, and a 46-piece choir.
This fall, Sarah will also star in the upcoming rock opera film: Repo! The Genetic Opera, featuring Anthony Head, Paul Sorvino and Paris Hilton.
The film is set for release through Lionsgate on November 7th, 2008.
During her career, Sarah has sold more than twenty-six million albums and over two million DVDs worldwide, and she continues to defy genres and create groundbreaking music for audiences around the world.
2008 Tour dates:
Tuesday, November 4th Arena Monterrey Monterrey, Mexico
Thursday, November 6th Auditorio Telmex Guadalajara, Mexico
Saturday, November 8th Auditorio Nacional Mexico City, Mexico
Sunday, November 9th Auditorio Nacional Mexico City, Mexico
Wednesday, November 12th American Airlines Center Dallas, TX
Friday, November 14th UCF Convocation Center Orlando, FL
Saturday, November 15th BankAtlantic Center Sunrise, FL
Sunday, November 16th St. Pete Times Forum Tampa, FL
Tuesday, November 18th Gwinnett Center Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, November 19th Verizon Center Washington, D.C.
Saturday, November 22nd MGM Grand at Foxwoods Mashantucket, CT
Sunday, November 23rd Madison Square Garden New York, NY
Monday, November 24th TD Banknorth Garden Boston, MA
Wednesday, November 26th Centre Bell Montreal QC, Canada
Friday, November 28th Scotiabank Place Ottawa, ON, Canada
Saturday, November 29th Copps Coliseum Hamilton, ON, Canada
Sunday, November 30th Air Canada Centre Toronto, ON, Canada
Tuesday, December 2nd Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, December 3rd Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI
Thursday, December 4th Allstate Arena Chicago, IL
Saturday, December 6th MTS Centre Winnipeg, MB
Sunday, December 7th Brandt Centre Regina, SK
Monday, December 8th Saddledome Calgary, AB, Canada
Wednesday, December 10th Rexall Place Edmonton, AB, Canada
Friday, December 12th GM Place Vancouver, BC, Canada
Saturday, December 13th Save on Foods Centre Victoria, BC, Canada
Sunday, December 14th Comcast Arena Everett, WA
Tuesday, December 16th ARCO Arena Sacramento, CA
Wednesday, December 17th HP Pavilion San Jose, CA
Friday, December 19th Honda Center Anaheim, CA
Saturday, December 20th Los Angeles Forum Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, December 21st Jobing.com Arena Glendale, AZ
Monday, September 15, 2008
Tonight !!!
a very special concert at the most famous jazz club in Chicago, THE JAZZ SHOWCASE, home to legends of jazz for over six decades...
ERIN MCDOUGALD performs two shows, 8pm & 10pm
$10 at the door (musicians usually get in for free)...
806 S Plymouth Court: Plymouth & Polk in Printers Row, Chicago
Friday, September 12, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Todd Schorle
September 12, 2008 Work (773) 942-6018Mobile (773) 972-6407
ROCK THE BLOCK for Pediatric Epilepsy Research
North shore families with children unite to find a cure for pediatric epilepsy
WILMETTE, IL – Rock the Block for Pediatric Epilepsy Research Benefit takes place at the Ravenswood Billboard Factory at 4025 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago on Saturday, October 4, from 7 p.m. 'til midnight for dinner, drinks and dancing. There will be a fabulous silent auction and raffle. The awesome Chicago 70's disco cover band -- The Afrodisiacs will rock the block with live music.
September 12, 2008 Work (773) 942-6018Mobile (773) 972-6407
ROCK THE BLOCK for Pediatric Epilepsy Research
North shore families with children unite to find a cure for pediatric epilepsy
WILMETTE, IL – Rock the Block for Pediatric Epilepsy Research Benefit takes place at the Ravenswood Billboard Factory at 4025 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago on Saturday, October 4, from 7 p.m. 'til midnight for dinner, drinks and dancing. There will be a fabulous silent auction and raffle. The awesome Chicago 70's disco cover band -- The Afrodisiacs will rock the block with live music.
All proceeds will benefit CURE - Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy. CURE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy by raising funds for research and by increasing awareness of the prevalence and devastation of this disease.
Parents and benefit organizers Kathy and Bob Dodd along with Stacey and John Pigott, are determined to find a cure for the devastating seizures that affect their children Stacy Dodd and Evan Pigott. They are joined by 28 other families who are helping make this benefit a success. Many of them have children with epilepsy or are neighbors and friends who have watched Stacy, Evan or other children struggle with repeated seizures or the damaging effects of the powerful drugs.
"It all began with the idea of having a block party…" said Stacey Pigott, one of the event co-chairs. "…since both kids live on the same block." Now it has turned into a hip urban block party for hundreds of North Shore and Chicago residents.
Stacy Dodd and Evan Pigott and the growing number of children affected by pediatric epilepsy need your help. Sadly, over 500 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed each year – and yet there is no cure. The goal is to raise $50,000 for badly needed research. This would be enough for one pediatric epilepsy grant. Co-chair Kathy Dodd said, "We will never give up…and our work will not be done until we have helped find a cure for epilepsy."
For more information on Rock the Block or purchase tickets go to:
https://www.cureepilepsy.org/activities/2008_RockTheBlock.asp
The tickets are $127 -- a day of pediatric research.
For more information, please contact Todd Schorle at 773--942-6018 or send email to schorlepr@gmail.com.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
For Immediate Release:
PARAMOUNT STYLES ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER NORTH AMERICAN DATES!
Kicking off October 10th in Brooklyn, NY
DEBUT ALBUM FAILURE AMERICAN STYLE OUT NOW VIA TOUCH & GO
First Solo Release for Girls Against Boys Frontman/Guitarist Scott McCloud
New York, NY Paramount Styles announce their first ever North American dates, kicking off October 10th at Union Pool in Brooklyn, NY. The new solo project from Scott McCloud, singer/guitarist for critically-acclaimed post-punks Girls Against Boys, will hit established venues including the Middle East in Cambridge and the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto before wrapping up in NYC at Lit Lounge. These six special shows mark the first time that music off of the debut album Failure American Style will be played to audiences in the U.S. and Canada, following its release earlier this summer via Touch & Go.
Failure American Style dials down Girls Against Boys cosmopolitan cool and New Wet Kojaks self-consciousness for something intrinsically personal Alternative Press
Following a successful and well-received European tour, these dates will feature Alexis Fleisig on drums (from Girls Against Boys), Simon Lenski on cello (from experimental classical group DAAU -Die Anarchistische Abendunterhaltung, out of Antwerp, Belgium), Chris Smet on second guitar (also from Antwerp, Belgium), and Geoff Sanoff on bass/keyboards (Producer/Engineer -Paramount Styles record, has also worked with The Secret Machines, Television, and Fountains of Wayne; former bass player of the band Edsel).
Failure American Style shows a songwriter coming into his own maturity; an eclectic mix of rock, moody ambiance and yes, a style.
For information regarding these dates, check out www.myspace.com/paramountstylesnyc for the most up-to-date list.
Paramount Styles Tour Dates:
Oct.10th Union Pool Brooklyn, NY
12th TBA Philadelphia, PA
13th Middle East (Upstairs) Cambridge, MA
14th Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ONT
16th TBA Chicago, IL
18th Lit Lounge New York, NY
PARAMOUNT STYLES ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER NORTH AMERICAN DATES!
Kicking off October 10th in Brooklyn, NY
DEBUT ALBUM FAILURE AMERICAN STYLE OUT NOW VIA TOUCH & GO
First Solo Release for Girls Against Boys Frontman/Guitarist Scott McCloud
New York, NY Paramount Styles announce their first ever North American dates, kicking off October 10th at Union Pool in Brooklyn, NY. The new solo project from Scott McCloud, singer/guitarist for critically-acclaimed post-punks Girls Against Boys, will hit established venues including the Middle East in Cambridge and the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto before wrapping up in NYC at Lit Lounge. These six special shows mark the first time that music off of the debut album Failure American Style will be played to audiences in the U.S. and Canada, following its release earlier this summer via Touch & Go.
Failure American Style dials down Girls Against Boys cosmopolitan cool and New Wet Kojaks self-consciousness for something intrinsically personal Alternative Press
Following a successful and well-received European tour, these dates will feature Alexis Fleisig on drums (from Girls Against Boys), Simon Lenski on cello (from experimental classical group DAAU -Die Anarchistische Abendunterhaltung, out of Antwerp, Belgium), Chris Smet on second guitar (also from Antwerp, Belgium), and Geoff Sanoff on bass/keyboards (Producer/Engineer -Paramount Styles record, has also worked with The Secret Machines, Television, and Fountains of Wayne; former bass player of the band Edsel).
Failure American Style shows a songwriter coming into his own maturity; an eclectic mix of rock, moody ambiance and yes, a style.
For information regarding these dates, check out www.myspace.com/paramountstylesnyc for the most up-to-date list.
Paramount Styles Tour Dates:
Oct.10th Union Pool Brooklyn, NY
12th TBA Philadelphia, PA
13th Middle East (Upstairs) Cambridge, MA
14th Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ONT
16th TBA Chicago, IL
18th Lit Lounge New York, NY
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