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September 20, 2010 by Sonja · Leave a Comment
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STRATOSPHERE -Fire Flight
September 17, 2010 by Sonja · Leave a Comment
Escape Music 2010 – ESM 217 / File under: Hardrock
Release: 22. October 2010
Specials: feature. Göran Edman [Yngwie Malmsteen, Brazen Abbot, John Norum, Street Talk, Signum Regis], Jim McCarty [The Yardbirds, Renaissance]
Track list:
01- Russian Summer / 02- The Battle Within / 03- Enemy Of my Soul
04- Street Of Moscow / 05- Rendezvous / 06- Shining Star
07- China Girl / 08- Princess Of The Night / 09- VIP / 10- Fire Flight
BiOgRaPhY
Make way for a new Scandinavian Band! Enter Stratosphere, a tight knit Quintet that mixes symphonic progressive and melodic rock in a manner that will leave you speechless.
The band is the brainchild of keyboard virtuoso Jeppe Lund, himself a huge fan of symphonic rock and he has dreamed of making a record such as “Fire Flight”. With Goran Edman on lead vocals; his clean, yet powerful voice is one of a kind. Goran blends perfectly in a loud music setting and excels on the neo-classical twist. Both his lead and backing vocal qualities are state of art. He has become a household name singing with bands such as Kharma, Vindictiv and, of course, with Yngwie Malmsteen. To complete the line up we have guitarist Jonas Larsen, whose nifty fretwork reminds us of Yngwie himself and Richie Blackmore. The solid rhythm section is provided by Jim McCarty on drums and Anders Borre Mathieson on bass, both of whom have had a seasoned career in the rock music industry.
Stratosphere is like a breath of fresh air and boasts a big sound with plenty of cat and mouse guitar / keyboard antics that roll along just effortlessly. They seem to capture the elements of symphonic progressive rock and mix them with melodic overtones with a sprinkle of originality just for good measure. Opener “Russian Summer” is a huge song with soaring melodies, whilst “The Battle Within” echoes the halcyon days of Rainbow. The band seem at home and play together so masterfully, one track that is worthy of extra attention is the instrumental “Rendezvous” which is one of
those songs that has loads of layered keyboards that intertwine with sumptuous guitar playing. The Haunting song “Shining Star” is a pleasure to listen to and gives a chance for Goran to show off his vocal prowess to maximum effect. The ballad “Princess of the night” is a beautifully executed piece; in fact the whole album is just a complete pleasure to listen to.
Stratosphere is a new beginning; this is Scandinavian rock music of the highest order.
www.Escape-Music.com
feature. Göran Edman [Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum, Brazen Abbot], Jim McCarty [The Yardbirds, Renaissance]
DARKWATER -Press Release
September 15, 2010 by Sonja · Leave a Comment
Darkwater – Where Stories End
Label: Ulterium Records
Style: Heavy Metal
Release: 15. October 2010
Specials: Album mixed and mastered by Fredrik
Nordström and Henrik Udd [In Flames, Hammerfall, Dimmu Borgir] at Studio Fredman.
Darkwater was formed late 2003 in the western parts of Sweden. During the first years of existence they only did a few selected shows in Sweden while working on the material for their debut album. During summer and fall 2006, Darkwater recorded and mixed the album, and early 2007 a deal was inked with the Swedish label Ulterium Records.
"Calling the earth to witness" was released in May 2007 and received extremely good reviews from all around the world. Darkwater’s perfect blend of melodic and progressive metal was something the scene was craving for, and while taking inspiration from bands like Symphony X, Dream Theater and Evergrey, Darkwater have for sure created a sound of their own.
In May 2008 Darkwater recorded and released a music video for the track "The play II" and in June they went did their first show in the US, at the Bay Area Rock Fest together with Liquid Tension Experiment, Jeff Scott Soto among others.
During 2009 the band parted ways with their bass player Karl Wassholm, and stepping in as bass player for the band is Simon Andersson [ex. Pain of Salvation].
In April 2010 Darkwater started to record their new album "Where stories end". The famous Studio Fredman was chosen for the mix and mastering of the album, and during summer the album was completed. The band also recorded a music video for the opening track of the album "Breathe".
With all the great reviews and response for their debut album, Darkwater surely felt some pressure to produce a great follow-up album, which they managed to do without any doubts. "Where stories end" is a master piece of melodic progressive metal, and will not leave any fans of the band or the genre disappointed.
Now available for a promotional download at: www.connecting-music.eu 
YEAH YEAH YEAHS have mapped summer tour dates as the indie-rockers head out on the road to support their new studio album, last month’s “It’s Blitz!”
May 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
May 2009
23 – George, WA – Sasquatch! Festival
26 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
27 – Detroit, MI – Clutch Cargo’s
28 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
30 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
31 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagle’s Club
June 2009
2 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
3 – Kansas City, MO The Beaumont Club
6 – Mountain View, CA – Live 105 BFD
12 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Festival
July 2009
31 – Jersey City, NJ – All Points West Festival
Based in New York, the post-punk/garage rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs consists of Karen O (vocals), Brian Chase (drums) and Nicolas Zinner (guitar). The trio released their self-titled debut EP in 2001—featuring angry yet sexy vocals and equally fierce guitar work and drumming. As fans awaited the band’s first full-length album, Yeah Yeah Yeahs released a second super-charged EP, Machine, in 2002. After much anticipation, Fever to Tell, the band’s debut full-length, appeared in 2003 and featured a range of songs, from ballads to high-energy punk tracks. The song “Maps” became a hit for the group, receiving frequent radio play and airing as a video on MTV. Film director and music video guru Spike Jonze lent his skills to the group, directing a video for the track “Y-Control.” Yeah Yeah Yeahs have also kept a busy touring schedule, supporting bands such as the Strokes and the White Stripes, making appearances at festivals such as South by Southwest, and headlining their own tours in the U.S. and the U.K.
Similar Artists: The White Stripes, The Hives, Elastica, The Strokes.
Discovered in the wake of the Strokes’ popularity and the subsequent garage rock revival, New York’s art punk trio the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are comprised of singer Karen O, guitarist Nicolas Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. O met Chase at Ohio’s Oberlin College and met Zinner through friends after she transferred to NYU. Zinner and O formed the band in 2000; originally, they were a folky duo called Unitard, but they went electric after being inspired by Ohio’s legendary avant punk scene. After the drummer they recruited initially bowed out, Chase joined the lineup.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs wrote a slew of songs at their first rehearsal and soon wound up supporting the Strokes and the White Stripes, earning a significant buzz for their arty yet sexy take on garage punk. In late 2001, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs released their self-titled debut EP, which they recorded with Boss Hog’s Jerry Teel, on their own Shifty label. Early the next year the band stepped into the international spotlight, appearing at South by Southwest, touring the U.S. with Girls Against Boys and Europe with Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and headlining their own U.K. tour. Wichita Recordings distributed the group’s EP in the U.K. and Touch and Go reissued it in the States.
In between tours, the group spent 2002 putting the finishing touches on its full-length debut and playing American dates with Sleater-Kinney, Liars, and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Late that year, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs released the Machine EP to tide fans over before their first full-length. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs moved to Interscope for their debut album, 2003′s Fever to Tell. Boasting a cleaner sound and more eclectic songwriting than their EPs, the album continued their critical acclaim and also won them a fair amount of commercial success: the gorgeous ballad “Maps” became a hit in 2004 and pushed Fever to Tell to gold status that year. Karen O also moved to Los Angeles in 2004, making the Yeah Yeah Yeahs a bicoastal band.
The group took some time to pursue individual projects in 2005. O loaned her vocals to “Hello Tomorrow,” a collaboration with producer Squeak E. Clean that provided the soundtrack to a Nike shoe commercial directed by Spike Jonze, while Zinner recorded with the side project Head Wound City and also had a book of photographs, -I Hope You Are All Happy Now, published. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs reconvened in the studio that year to record their second album with Clean as producer; jokingly, Clean said that the album was about O’s cat and would be called Coco Beware, but the album’s real title, Show Your Bones, was revealed soon after. Released in spring 2006, the album was the band’s most mature, polished work yet, and reached number 11 on the album charts. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs spent the rest of the year touring in support of the album, and returned in summer 2007 with the Is Is EP, a collection of newly recorded versions of songs written in between the band’s two albums. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
TOP TICKETS SALES THIS WEEKEND!
March 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Jonas Brothers Presales begin next week with Onsales Beginning 3/20
A MAJOR U2 ANNOUNCEMENT! THIS MONDAY MORNING AT 6AM
March 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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U2 tour – last tour was #1 in ticket sales!! HUGE U2 announcement coming on Monday morning at 6am! This isn’t a regular concert announcement, this is something extra special! We can’t give you any hints, but if you’re a U2 fan, you’ll want to be a part of this amazing U2 experience.
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ELTON JOHN, BILLY JOEL – NEW Face 2 Face tour dates for 2009 – Get your Tickets NOW on Dreamcatcher Online Event Calendars
Iconic performers Elton John and Billy Joel announced earlier this fall that they would revive their acclaimed and fast-selling Face 2 Face concert series in early 2009. Elton and Billy open the concert with a series of duets, playing twin pianos and trading vocals. Each artist then performs a set with his own band. A grand finale brings the two superstars and their supporting musicians back together for a closing encore. This includes some of both Elton and Billy’s greatest hits along with an unpredictable selection of rock and roll classics. The piano rockers have unveiled the first round of dates for their 2009 Tour on March 2 at Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL, and continues through March 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
Other highlights for the jaunt across the Southern states and West Coast include a March 17 gig at the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK, and a March 19 performance at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. According to a statement released by the artists, another round of U.S. dates will follow in May and then again later in 2009. Most general on-sales for the currently confirmed dates began on Saturday, December 6, and Monday, December 8. The whole tour is expected to stretch over two years, with more North American and international dates coming sometime in 2010.
According to a statement on John’s Web site, each concert will open with a series of duets, with the “Piano Man” and “Rocket Man” seated at twin pianos and trading vocals. Joel and John will follow the title “face to face” routine with separate sets before closing the night with another joint performance backed by both artists’ supporting bands. “It’s two people for the price of one,” John said during a televised appearance on “The View” in November. “Our ticket prices are the same as you’d see anyone else, but there’s two of us. In this day and age, we hope to be getting people value for their money.” While the series is a good value for fans, the performers also enjoy the pairing, which a joint statement describes as the most successful and longest-running in pop history. Joel is quoted as saying, “The great thing about performing with Elton is that he is such a good piano player and that makes me have to dig deep to keep up with him, not to mention I’ve got the best seat in the house — only one piano away from Elton John!” Joel and John first launched their Face 2 Face tour during the 1994-95 season. The piano rockers later revived the show in 2001 with dates booked through 2003′s sold-out 24-date trek.
Elton John & Billy Joel itinerary: (Dates are subject to change.) – March 2 – Jacksonville, FL , Veterans Memorial Arena, March 5 – Tampa, FL – St. Pete Times Forum, March 7 – Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Arena, March 10 – Cincinnati, OH – U.S. Bank Arena, March 14 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena, March 17 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center, March 19 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center, March 21 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center, March 26 – Phoenix, AZ – U.S. Airways Center, March 28 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
SIR ELTON HERCULES JOHN, (Knighted 1998.) Born Pinner, Middlesex, England, March 25, 1947, Reginald 
Kenneth Dwight. Son of late Stanley Dwight and of Sheila (now Farebrother), changed name to Elton Hercules John. Married Renate Blauel, Feb 14, 1984 (Dissolved Nov. 18, 1988), Civil Partnership with David Furnish, December 21, 2005. Student, Royal Academy of Music, London, 1959-64. Singer, songwriter, musician, began playing piano 1951, joined group Bluesology, 1965-67. Since 1969 has toured across the world consistently as a solo performer and with the Elton John band. Film (appearance): Tommy, 1975, Films (voice): The Lion King, 1994, The Road to El Dorado, 2000, Appearances: Live Aid, 1985, Freddie Mercury Tribute concert, 1992, Live 8, 2005, Composer: (Broadway musical) The Lion King, 1998 (6 Tony Awards); Aida, 2000 (Tony Award for Best Original Score); Lestat, 2006. (West End Musical) Billy Elliot the Musical, 2005 (Olivier Award for Best Musical).
Composer: (albums) Empty Sky, 1969; Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection, 1970; 11.17.70, Friends, Madman Across The Water, 1971; Honky Chateau, 1972; Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973; Caribou, Greatest Hits, 1974; Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, Rock of the Westies, 1975; Here and There, Blue Moves, 1976; Greatest Hits Volume II, 1977; A Single Man, 1978; Victim of Love, 1979; 21 at 33, 1980; The Fox, 1981; Jump Up, 1982; Too Low for Zero, 1983; Breaking Hearts, 1984; Ice on Fire, 1985; Leather Jackets, 1986; Live in Australia, 1987; Reg Strikes Back, 1988; Sleeping With the Past, 1989; To Be Continued, 1990; The One, 1992; Duets, 1993; Made in England, 1995; Love Songs, 1996; The Big Picture, 1997; Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, The Muse, 1999; One Night Only, 2000; Songs From the West Coast, 2001; Greatest Hits 1970 – 2002, 2002; Peachtree Road, 2004; The Captain & The Kid, 2006; Rocket Man- Number Ones, 2007.
Composer music (film): The Lion King 1994 (Best Original Song Acad. Award for Can You Feel the Love Tonight?) The Road to El Dorado, 2000. Chairman of Watford Football Club, 1976-90, president, 1990-. Established Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992. Patron – IAVI (International AIDS Vaccine Initiative), Patron – Terrence Higgins Trust, Patron – The Globe Theatre, Patron – Amnesty International, Scholarship Fund – Royal Academy of Music, Chairman – Old Vic Trust. Awards include Best British Male Artist Brit Award 1991, inducted into Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, 1994, 5 Grammy Award 1986-2000, Grammy Legend Award, 2001, Kennedy Center Honor, 2004, 11 Ivor Novello Awards, 1973 – 2000. Achievements include: first popular Western singer to perform in USSR, 1979; playing to over 2 million people across 4 continents, 1984-86. Made Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 1996; received knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, February 24, 1998. Released biggest selling single of all time, Candle In The Wind 1997 (over 33,000,000 copies sold), 1997. Received Honorary Doctorate, Royal Academy of Music, 2002, became Fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters and Composers, 2004.
Co-written many international hit songs with Bernie Taupin (and others) including Your Song, Rocket Man, Crocodile Rock, Daniel, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Candle In The Wind, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me, Philadelphia Freedom, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (duet with Kiki Dee), Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word, The Bitch IS Back, Song For Guy, I Guess That’s Why The Call the Blues, I’m Still Standing, Nikita, Blue Eyes, Sacrifice, Circle of Life, Are You Ready For Love, I Want Love, Electricity.
1949 – 2002: William Martin Joel is born in the Bronx, NY. on May 9. The family moves to the Levittown section of Hicksville on Long Island where he 
spends his childhood and young adult years. Joins his first band, The Echoes, later known as The Lost Souls. Joins The Hassles, a Long Island-based band, and records the The Hassles, the first of two albums for United Artists. The Hassles record their second album Hour of the Wolf. Forms Attila, a heavy metal duo with Hassles’ drummer, Jon Small. Attila records one album on Epic Records. Signs a solo recording contract and releases his first album, Cold Spring Harbor. Commences a world tour with his band to promote Cold Spring Harbor.
Disappears to the West Coast as a result of a contractual dispute, where he performs in piano bars under the name Bill Martin. WMMR-FM, a radio station in Philadelphia, starts playing a tape of a new song, ‘Captain Jack,’ taken from a live concert broadcast.
Although he does his best to keep a low profile in Los Angeles, the notoriety of ‘Captain Jack’ prompts Columbia Records to track him down and offer him a recording contract. He is signed to Columbia Records by the legendary Clive Davis and records the album Piano Man in Los Angeles. 1974 – The song ‘Piano Man’ becomes his first top 20 single & first gold album. 1975- Records Streetlife Serenade in Los Angeles. The album garners the first of many music industry awards to come, including a Cashbox award for Best New Male Vocalist.
Begins to gather recognition as a live concert attraction as a result of extensive touring, culminating in a sell-out concert performance at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall. 1976 – Returns to New York, assembles a new band and records Turnstiles. Embarks on his first headline concert tour. 1977- Writes, records and releases The Stranger, his first collaboration with producer Phil Ramone. From the time of its release in 1977 until 1985, The Stranger is Columbia Records’ biggest selling album. 1978 – The song ‘Just the Way You Are’ captures two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Releases 52nd St. which becomes his first #1 album. 1979- Travels to Cuba for Havana Jam, an historic three day event at the Karl Marx Theater. Headlines a benefit concert for the Long Island based Charity Begins At Home.
1980 – Glass Houses reaches #1 on the Billboard Album Chart and remains there for six weeks. ‘It’s Still Rock N Roll to Me’ becomes his first #1 single.
Receives an American Music Award for Album of the Year. 1981- Wins Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male at the 1981 Grammy Awards, as well as a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Pop Performer. Releases a live album, Songs in the Attic, which becomes his fourth consecutive top ten album. 1982- Sustains serious injury to both hands in a motorcycle accident while recording the The Nylon Curtain. After a two month recovery period, the album is completed. The Nylon Curtain reaches #7 on the Billboard Album Chart and earns a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. 1983- Writes and records the album An Innocent Man which reaches #4 on the Billboard charts and is nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The album generates six Top 40 singles, three of which make it to the Top 10, including ‘Uptown Girl’ which receives a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male. Columbia Records re-releases Cold Spring Harbor.
1985 – Greatest Hits Volume I and Volume II is released and becomes his seventh consecutive top 10 album. ‘You’re Only Human (Second Wind)’ becomes his eighth Top 10 single. Joins fellow musicians John Mellencamp and Randy Newman for Farm Aid I, and participates in USA For Africa. Marries model Christie Brinkley. Their daughter Alexa Ray is born at the end of the year. The Bridge album is released featuring collaborations with Ray Charles, Cyndi Lauper, and Steve Winwood. 1987- Becomes the first U.S. pop star to bring a full rock production to the Soviet Union. He performs in Moscow and in Leningrad. The two-disc live album Kohuept (the Russian word for concert) is released in October. 1988- Performs at Radio City Music Hall with Hall & Oates and Cyndi Lauper at a concert to benefit the New York Police Athletic League. 1989- Begins working with Producer Mick Jones and records Storm Front. The first single ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ reaches #1 on Billboard singles charts. Storm Front receives Grammy nominations for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male and Producer of the Year. ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ receives nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.
1990 – Presented with the Grammy Legend Award. Performs The Concert for the Bays and the Baymen at the Jones Beach Amphitheater to benefit marine-related groups. 1991 – Performs two USO concerts in the Philippines at Clark Air Force Base and Subic Naval Base during the Persian Gulf War. Headlines Back At the Ranch, a concert to benefit Long Island environmental groups and joins Don Henley and Sting at Madision Square Garden atThe Concert for Walden Woods. 1993 – Records River Of Dreams which debuts at #1 on the Billboard Album Chart. The single ‘The River of Dreams’ also debuts at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart where it stays for three weeks. In addition,the single spends 12 weeks at #1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, setting a new record. Joins a star-studded cast for a performance to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles. 1994 – Receives four Grammy nominations including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for the song ‘The River of Dreams’ and Album of the Year for River of Dreams. Teams up with Elton John for an historic summer stadium tour of the U.S. Marriage to Christie Brinkley ends. The RIAA certifies Songs in the Attic and The Nylon Curtain for sales of 2 million units which moves him into a tie with the Beatles as the act with the most multiplatinum albums.
Presented with the Billboard Century Award.
1995 – Experiences the disastrous Kobe earthquake while on tour in Japan. Donates proceeds from two concerts in Osaka to local earthquake relief efforts. Performs with Sting and others at the Rainforest Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall. 1996 – Hits the college lecture circuit with „An Evening of Questions, Answers…and a Little Music.‰ He speaks at 32 different schools. Starts The Long Island Boat Company to build the Shelter Island Runabout 38’, a classic powerboat designed by Joel. By 1999, 20 boats are sold. 1997 – Releases Greatest Hits Volume III. Presented with the prestigious ASCAP’s Founder’s Award for lifetime achievement. 1998 – Commences a solo tour of the United States and Canada, and reprises the ‘Face to Face’ tour with Elton John in Japan and Australia. Performs with Sting and others at the Rainforest Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall. 1999 – Presented with the American Music Awards’ Award of Merit. Worldwide sales top the 100 million unit mark. Reunites with Sting and others at the Rainforest Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall. Received the RIAA Diamond Award for Greatest Hits Volume I and Volume II. The Diamond Award is presented for albums that have sold over 10 million copies. Greatest Hits Volume I and II is the highest certified greatest hits album by a male artist with over 20 million albums sold. Ray Charles inducts Billy Joel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2000 – Presented with The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal from The Smithsonian Institution. Releases Billy Joel 2000 Years – The Millenium Concert. Received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Long Island University – Southampton College. Friday, June 16 attends a press conference with the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, and John Sykes (VH1) for Save The Music to donate musical instruments in an effort to restore music programs in the New York City Public Schools. College. Sings the National Anthem on October 21 at Yankee Stadium for the opening game of the New York Yankees 2000 Baseball World Series (Subway Series) versus the New York Mets. Performs “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” in December at Madison Square Garden with Elton John for Elton’s TV special One Night Only. 2001 – Joins forces with Elton John to kickoff the Face to Face 2001 Tour beginning in San Diego, CA on January 19, 2001. On June 14, Billy is awarded the Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Dinner in New York City. On September 21, Billy Joel performed “New York State of Mind” on the America: A Tribute To Heroes special that aired on 31 networks simultaneously. 2002 – Billy Joel is named Music Cares Person of the Year 2002. Movin’ Out opens on October 24. Billy Joel and Toots Thielemans perform at the Blue Note on October 29. 2007 – Billy Joel set to perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLI .
Columbia Records will release “All My Life,” the long-awaited new pop single from the iconic singer/songwriter/performer Billy Joel. “All My Life” is Billy’s first new pop music since his 5x platinum Grammy-nominated album, River of Dreams, was released in 1993.
RIO DE JANEIRO – CARNIVAL 2009!!
January 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Sexy. Sunny. Samba. Each February hundreds of thousands of people travel to one of the world’s most sought-after event destinations, Rio de Janeiro for Carnival. This annual festival is held throughout Brazil during the 4 days before Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent. Before giving up all physical and consumable pleasures, the Brazilians and its visitors to Carnival get absolutely wild.
Although Carnival is celebrated throughout the country in various villages and cities, there is no better place to experience this cultural extravaganza than Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Costumes, drums, and tasty caiparinhas are just a few of the Brazilian flares that make up the tremendous Carnival experience. Beautiful people from around the world gather on the beaches of Rio, to bask in the Brazilian sun. After a relaxing day, the streets turn into an outdoor samba and dance festival until the wee morning hours. Clubs such as “The Week” and the famous “Matinee Group” pool party events overflow with young beautiful men and women pleading for entrance. The highlight of the week: the Sambodromo parade. Twelve divisions compete to win the title and perform in the Parade of Champions on Ash Wednesday. Ornate floats, sculpted bodies, and energetic music fill the Sambodromo for one purpose: to celebrate life.
Steele Luxury Travel, a premier luxury travel company has put together a fabulous trip to Carnival 2009. Participants will be spoiled with exotic excursions, 5 nights at a luxury hotel in Ipanema, 2 days in the chic resort town of Buzios, VIP access to all pool parties, and events held at “The Week”, as well as a space in a VIP box at the Sambodromo Parade. Steele Luxury Travel will also offer a free upgrade to business class on your flight to Rio!
Visit www.SteeleTravel.com/carnival.html for more information.
THE LION KING!! Tickets now on sale for United Kingdom
January 6, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The musical by Tim Rice and Elton John won six Tony Awards on Broadway and has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards. Julie Taymor directs the stage adaptation for Disney Theatrical Productions. “This is a wonderful, wonderful musical: thrilling, warm-hearted, inventive and original. The Lion King will touch a deep chord in everybody” Sunday Times. “It lights up the West End with a blaze of fabulous imagination” Evening Standard
Lyceum Theatre, London: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Sat, 10 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Sun, 11 Jan 2009 – 15:00, Tue, 13 Jan 2009 – 
19:30, Wed, 14 Jan 2009 – 14:00, Wed, 14 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Thu, 15 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Fri, 16 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Sat, 17 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Sun, 18 Jan 2009 – 15:00, Tue, 20 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Wed, 21 Jan 2009 – 14:00, Wed, 21 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Thu, 22 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Fri, 23 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Sat, 24 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Sun, 25 Jan 2009 – 15:00, Tue, 27 Jan 2009 – 19:30, Wed, 28 Jan 2009 – 14:00, Wed, 28 Jan 2009 – 19:30.
The Lion King is the stage adaptation of the wonderful Disney movie and tells the enthralling story of young lion prince Simba and his evil uncle Scar.
When Simba is born Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. In his anger Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, the Lion King Mufasa, to announce himself king. Simba survives the evil plot but is led to believe he is guilty on his father’s dead and decides to flee the kingdom.
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Call for Entries – THE Method FEST SEEKS STRONG ACTING FILMS
December 24, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
11th annual Indie fest slated for March 26 – April 2, 2009
The 11th annual The Method Fest independent film festival, scheduled for March 26 – April 2, 2009 in Calabasas, Calif., is looking for character and story-driven films featuring strong acting performances – Submit Online at withoutabox.com | Get Printable 2009 Form. The Method Fest features American and foreign feature films and short films and is named after “The Method” school of acting, which revolutionized the approach in acting, particularly in film. The Method Fest is the only U.S. film festival that puts it focus on acting.
To have their films considered for selection, filmmakers must submit their films before the the late entry deadline, January 31, 2009 (postmarked). Entry fees are $60 for features and $45 for short films; student entries are $25. For film submission information call (310) 535-9230 or visit the festival web site at http://www.methodfest.com/ Filmmakers are encouraged to register through http://www.withoutabox.com/ The Method Fest takes great pride in being a discovery festival, looking to help launch the works of young fresh filmmakers and to discover breakthrough 
performances by young, bold new actors. More than 120 films that have premiered or played at The Method Fest have received distribution.
The Method Fest has also taken great delight in sharing career-defining performances of established performers and in showcasing a few chosen well-known directors to screen at the festival. “We’ve prided ourselves on not just following other festivals’ lineups. We screen world premieres and true discoveries, mixed with a few larger films, ” said Don Franken, executive director of the Method Fest. A variety of other activities will complement the Method Fest screenings – filmmaking seminars, daily/nightly parties and receptions, industry events, a variety of Indie Music events, Lifetime Achievement Tribute, and the Awards Ceremony. The Method fest’s Youth Outreach program include a short film and screenplay competition for middle school and high school students.
The Method Fest is sponsored by the City of Calabasas and presenting media partners, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications and the L.A. Daily News / LA.com. Lead sponsors include Prudential California Realty, the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley / Valley of the Stars, Sony, Christie, JetBlue, Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Modern VideoFilm, FilmFinders, Final Draft, and Barefoot Winery. Contact: Don Franken (310) 535-9230, don@methodfest.com.
Past Honorees: Lifetime Achievement Award – Julie Harris, Ruby Dee (2006), Marttin Landau (2005), Dennis Hopper (2004), Peter Falk (2003), Rod Steiger (2002), James Earl Jones (2001), Maximillian Schell (1999). Other Honorees – Actors: The Bridges (Jeff, Beau, Lloyd), Crispin Glover, Kevin Pollak , Lainie Kazan, John Savage, Karen Black, Kim Hunter, Jon Jacobs, Chazz Palminteri, Ernie Hudson , Monet Mazur, Kelli Garner, Agnes Bruckner. Directors: Mark Rydell, Henry Jaglom, Agnieszka Holland, Martha Coolidge. Casting directors: Mali Finn, Ronnie Yeskell. Festival Alumni (Actors who have won Method Fest awards and/or have attended): Sean Astin, Ed Begley Jr., Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Karen Black, Rae Dawn Chong, Bryan Cranston, Clifton Collins Jr., John Cryer, Ruby Dee, William Devan, Ileana Dougla, Peter Falk, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover, Devon Gummersall, Hill Harper, Julie Harris, Kirk Harris, Dennis Hopper, James Earl Jones, Matt Lillard, Martin Landau, Jason London, Michael Madsen, Jena Malone, Joe Mantegna, Judy Marte, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollak, Erik Palladino, Jamie Pressly, Phylicia Rashad, Eric Roberts, John Savage, Maximillian Schell, Jeremy Sisto, Douglas Spain, Rod Steiger, Jennifer Tilly, Naomi Watts, Billy Dee Williams, Petra Wright.
- More than 80 films screened at The Method Fest have been released theatrically or have received Cable TV and home DVD/video distribution deals.
- Actors, filmmakers and films in The Method Fest have received 7 Independent Spirit Award nominations.
Actors featured in Method Fest films: Irina Bjorklund, Timothy Bottoms, Beau Bridges, Robert Carlyle, Clifton Collins Jr., Coolio, John Cryer, Jeff Daniels, Taye Diggs, Melinda Dillon, Portia De Rossi, Faye Dunaway, Joseph Fiennes, Louis Gossett Jr., Tippi Hedren, Ed Harris, Julie Harris, Kirk Harris, Dennis Hopper, James Earl Jones, Debra Kara-Unger, Tuesday Knight, Lisa Kudrow, Ali Larter, Chad Lindberg, Judy Marte, Franco Nero, John C. McGinley, Sir Ian McKellen, Sally Kirkland, Jason Patrick, Barry Pepper, George Plimpton, Kevin Pollak, Michael Rapaport, Vanessa Redgrave, Brad Renfro, Giovanni Ribisi, Molly Ringwald, John Ritter, Eric Roberts, Mickey Rooney, William Sadler, Roy Scheider, James Spader, Sam Shepard, Elizabeth Shue, Tom Sizemore, Paul Sorvino, John Stamos, Emily Stiles, Kiefer Sutherland, Jay Thomas, Goran Visnjic.
Panelists – Gary Austin (Groundlings founder), Barbara Bain (Actress: Mission: Impossible), Joanne Baron (Acting coach: Baron/Brown Acting Studio), Timothy Bottoms (Actor: The Last Picture Show, DC 9/11: Time of Crisis), Peter Broderick (President, Nextwave Films), DW Brown (Baron/Brown Acting Studio), Mickey Cottrell (Publicist), Ivana Chubbuck (Acting teacher, worked with Halle Berry), Lisa Dalton (Co-founder of the International Michael Chekhov Assn.), Mark David (Director: Sweet Thing, Intoxicating), Joe Dickstein (VP Acquisitions, Mainline Releasing), Greg Gardner (Laemmle Theaters), Larry Greenberg (Director of Acquisitions, Showtime / Sundance Channel), Ron Gilbert (The Actors Studio), Chris Gore (FilmThreat), Marla Gibbs (Actress: The Jeffersons , This Visit), Kirk Harris (RogueArts, Actor, Director loser, My Sweet Killer), Robert Hawk (Producer: Chasing Amy; The Slaughter Rule), Randi Hiller (Casting Director: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines), Lorrie Hull, Ph.D. (Senior faculty member, Lee Strasberg Institute), Lyle Kessler (Screenwriter: Gladiator, Orphans), Leonard Klady (Columnist: Variety, Movie City Geek), Shirley Knight (Actress: Sweet Bird of Youth; As Good as It Gets), Yevgeny Lazarev (Actor: The Saint; Stalin), Joe Mantegna (Actor: Joan of Arcadia ; The Rat Pack), John Manulis (VisionBox Media), Andrea Mia (VisionBox Media), Alan Miller (Acting coach, Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman), David Albert Pierce (Pierce Gorman law firm), Stephen Polk (Actor: Amy’s Orgasm, Destination Vegas), Tom Quinn (Senior VP Acquisitions, Samuel Goldwin), Steve Rothenberg (VP Acquisitions, Artisan), Mark Rydell (Director: On Golden Pound; The Rose), Maximilian Schell (Actor: Judgment at Nuremberg ; A Bridge Too Far), William Smithers (Actor: Attack; Papillon; Scorpio), Tom Tangen (Interviews of a Lifetime; Founder, L.A. Actors Coalition), Murray Weissman (Weissman/Delson Communications) and Ian Whitcomb (Grammy Award winning recording artist).
