2016 Upcoming Concerts
2016-17 NEMPAC Performance Season
NEMPAC Winter Concert Series
March: Friday, March 24th 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Bijou de la Vida Gallery, 390 Commercial Street, North End
April: Saturday, April 8th 2017
NEMPAC Student Performathon!
Please visit the Performathon page.
June 2017 – NEMPAC Opera Project – Beethoven’s “Fidelo”
Visit http://www.nempacboston.org/tickets/nempac-opera-project for full details.
PAST 2016-17 Concerts
Inaugural Concert Series 2016-17 Event: MUSIC, FOOD & DANCE
Steinert Hall, 162 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Handel’s Part I of “THE MESSIAH”
Free Holiday Concert and open to the public at St. Stephen’s Church, North End
Reserve tickets here: Messiah Concert Tickets
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center presents its 2nd Holiday Concert of Handel’s “Messiah” Part I. The concert, conducted by Kristo Kondakci, will be held in the North End at the St. Stephen’s Church on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation.
January: Wednesday, January 11th 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr Concert: PORTRAIT OF A POWER COUPLE – AN EVENING OF BEETHOVEN AND SCHUBERT
Through the all-encompassing journey of Beethoven and Schubert’s Chamber Music, the “NEMPAC Concert Series” January recital will highlight some of the greatest chamber works and lieder of these two composers, including Schubert’s Fantasia in f minor. When Beethoven passed away in 1827, Schubert had the great responsibility of becoming the most revered and respected composer in Vienna. Schubert wrote tributes about Beethoven in letter form and in his musical works. This makes Beethoven and Schubert the power couple of Viennese society for the first half of the nineteenth century. The development of classical and romantic music owes so much to these titans of the musical world.
Surrounded by visual inspiration in the beautiful and intimate Bijou de la Vida Art Gallery, the North End Concert Series presents this recital with Andrei Baumann, piano and John Nevergall, tenor, and with NEMPAC’s Executive Director Sherri Snow, soprano, and Artistic Director, Christina Wright-Ivanova, piano. A wine and cheese reception, catered by Dare to Taste, will follow this prestigious performance.
Tickets are $25 online and $32 at the door (includes catered reception in a private art gallery). To purchase tickets for this event, please follow the link: Portrait of a Power Couple Tickets
Andrei Baumann, piano / Christina Wright-Ivanova, piano / Sherri Snow, soprano / John Nevergall, tenor
Valentines Opera Concert: MUSIC AND WORDS OF AMORE
In partnership with Opera On Tap Boston
La Galleria 33 Restaurant, 125 Salem St, North End
Tickets/Tables are first come, first serve and reservation only. You can purchase tickets on Eventbrite using the link below, OR you can email email@example.com or call 617-227-2270 to complete your reservation and payment offline. For tables over 4 guests – please contact us offline.
NEMPAC Summer Concerts in the Park 2016
July 7: Old-Timey Classics Jukebox: Songs of the Golden Age of Stage and Screen: (Rain location: St. Stephen’s Church)
Featuring singers who have graced the stages of such companies as Boston Lyric Opera, Reagle Music Theatre, and the Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Come vote on what music from Opera to Broadway to Hollywood that you wish to hear!
Listening to Eight to the Bar is a lot like driving along a time-warped highway precisely halfway between Count Basie’s Kansas City and Fats Waller’s Harlem, where the car radio picks up everything from Jumpin’ at the Woodside to The Andrews Sisters. Their material, like their outlandish wardrobes and onstage choreo, is a colorful mix of forties jazz and swing, fifties jump blues, and their own swing-influenced tunes. With their female vocals, saxophone (their sax player, Collin Tilton is the original sax and flute player In Van Morrison’s band, and appears on Morrison’s quadruple-platinum-selling Moondance album), guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, this unique sextet pack a musical and visual wallop not seen in New England since the group’s inception in 1975. Since that time they have released 12 CDs and have excited audiences from Europe to the Caribbean. The band has been named “Best Band 2014” by Hartford Magazine and recently had the honor of touring the Republic of Georgia (near Russia) at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy there. Currently the group has just released its 12th CD, Bring It & Swing It! (rain date / location: Tues July 26th, The Prado)
July 21: Jazz Night with Sounds of Italy: Scanzonati (rain location: St Stephen’s Church)
Sounds of Italy is a musical festival celebrating Italian music excellence in the Greater Boston area. The inventive and contemporary vision of young Italian talents living in the United States blends with the rhythmic and harmonic roots of the Bel Paese, with a clear American jazz influence — a mix that generates a new way of making music. A concept developed by Pescara-native singer and composer Stefano Marchese, Sounds of Italy was made possible with the collaboration and support of big names on the international music scene such as Marco Pignataro, Andrea Pejrolo, and Tino D’Agostino, as well as the Consul General of Italy in Boston, and Bostoniano founder Nicola Orichuia. Since its first edition, more than 200 artists have participated to the past 3 editions, including international artists such as Chiara Civello, Riccardo Del Fra and George Garzone. The audience members will be offered a taste of the elective affinities of the Mediterranean spirit mixed in with the innovative outlook of jazz.
July 28: Traditional Irish Quartet: The Ivy Leaf: (Rain location: St. Stephen’s Church)
Initially formed by Lindsay Straw (bouzouki, guitar, vocals) as a way to explore her own interest in the interconnected streams of folk music in Ireland, Britain, and America, the Ivy Leaf is now a young stalwart of traditional Irish music in Boston, featuring Caroline O’Shea (flute, whistle, vocals), Armand Aromin (fiddle, whistle), and Dan Accardi (fiddle, concertina). The members’ diverse backgrounds in Berklee College of Music, AllIreland Fleadh Cheoil competitions, and the rich Irish culture of Boston combine to produce a sound that is “vibrant and surefooted, and tailored to fully reveal each tune’s character and personality” (Sean Smith, Boston Irish Reporter). The Ivy Leaf has been featured at prestigious local venues such as Club Passim in Cambridge, the Irish Ceilidh Club of Rhode Island, and the New England Folk Festival.
As part of our 15th Anniversary Performance Season, we are excited to continue our July Thursday Night Series supported by NorthEndBoston.com, Boston Parks Dept., I AM Books and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events.
Series partners include I AM Books and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, City of Boston. Stefano Marchese: Series Director.
PAST Productions / Concerts:
Friday, February 12th – AMORE, an Evening of American Love Songs
St. Stephen’s Church
401 Hanover Street, Boston MA
Amore, an evening of American love songs
From Sinatra to Ella to Broadway and more, America’s songbook is rich with such unforgettable tunes as “The Way You Look Tonight”, “Dancing Cheek to Cheek”, “Goodnight, My Someone”, and “That’s Amore”. Join us with your true love for a night of classic songs and fall in love all over again.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Calliope Winds Ensemble
St. Stephen’s Church
Calliope Winds presents a program of lively works for woodwind quintet by French, English, and American composers. Be transported back to the warmth and joy of summer with upbeat dances by Bozza and Ligeti and the sultry sounds of Barber’s Summer Music.
About Calliope Winds: A dynamic ensemble formed in 2011, Calliope Winds enthusiastically performs throughout New England in both artistic and educational capacities. They have been featured performers in Jordan Hall’s Chamber Music Gala, were honored to appear in the 2013 Arthur Burger memorial concert, and have performed in masterclass with the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet. Members of Calliope are active in the community and have received fellowships sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, performing throughout Boston Public School systems promoting literature and social development through classical music.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Love, Loss and Transformation
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is happy to announce their 2016 Inaugural Concert of the 2015-16 Winter Concert Series which will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in collaboration with Steinway & Sons at Steinert Hall. Artistic Director of the NEMPAC Winter Concert Series, Christina Wright-Ivanova, has programmed a beautiful concert titled “Love, Loss and Transformation” which will feature musical reflections of Czech and Russian Masters. The intimate performance will include a complimentary pre-concert wine and cheese reception. NEMPAC is looking forward to announcing their upcoming 2016 Performance Season at this event.
NEMPAC is eager to welcome the return of Italian Cellist, Francesco Mastromatteo who delivered such an inspiring evening last October 2014 titled “From Russian to Italy”. Mr. Mastromatteo’s delivered sheer emotion to the audience through his performance and also inticed the audience sharing knowledge about the composers and repertoire. Italian violinist, Andrea Segar, joins us for her first performance with NEMPAC.
NEMPAC Summer Concert Series 2015
NEMPAC is partnering once again with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events this summer season to bring this exciting music program to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park and it is FREE to the community. The series is being generously supported by many exceptional sponsors. Audiences can look forward to an appealing array of music genres and NEMPAC Faculty, Artistic Directors, and Friends Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m.
The concert series kicks off July 9th with “Songs in the Key of Broadway: A musical timeline of 42nd Street”. It will take the audience from the earliest moments of musical theatre to the blockbuster productions of today. From Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Rodgers & Hammerstein to Sondheim, Lloyd Webber, and Schwartz, it is a celebration of comedy and love with some of America’s most beloved tunes. Performers include NEMPAC favorites Lindsay Conrad and Christian Schwebler, and welcoming Reagle Music Theatre star, Lori L’Italien.
NEMPAC Summer Concert Line-Up at the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
July 9th – Songs in the Key of Broadway; A musical timeline of 42nd Street
July 16th – Patrice Williamson Jazz Quartet
July 23rd – NEMPAC Opera Project; Featuring Italian Opera Favorites
July 30th – Eight to the Bar! …And for those interested in getting their groove on, there will be a pre-concert group Swing Dance Lesson in the Park from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The swing dance lesson is appropriate for all ages and is being taught by the Boston Lindy Bomb Squad Dancers & Instructors. Gather at the front of the stage to participate!
Enjoy a Picnic Dinner Too!
NEMPAC has teamed up with RSVPicnic to provide the ultimate Thursday night experience. Picnic dinners can be purchased online and RSVPicnic team members will drop off and pick up the baskets at the park – Look for the Red Wagon!
NOTE: In the event of rain, the July 9th, 16th, and 23rd concert performances will take place at St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street in the North End. The July 30th performance would be rescheduled to Thursday, August 6th.
Visit www.nempacboston.org for more information.
PAST Productions / Concerts in 2014-15 include:
“Amore” Opera Concert
Saturday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m.
Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston’s North End
Meet the Amore Performers > Amore Valentine Opera Concert Performers
Amore, l’amour, Liebe, love… Transcending love in all languages through music.
While Mother Nature may have led to a postponement of its original performance date, the Amore Opera Concert was well worth the wait! The audience was treated to a magnificent array of love songs from Monteverdi to Puccini to Rodgers & Hammerstein. The performances were powerful with emotionally charged perspectives that touched everyone’s heart.
A lovely reception was held after the concert for all to mingle with the cast of performers, Alexandra Dietrich (Musical Director), Sherri Snow, Rebecca Rapoport-Cole, Christian Schwebler, Salvatore Atti and Jacquelyn Atti.
Special Thanks to the Old North Church and Bova’s Bakery for playing such an important part in a splendid evening.
American Music Concert in honor of Martin Luther King Day
Thursday, January 16th 2015 – 7:30 P.M.
North Bennet Street School – 150 North Street, Boston’s North End
Meet the Performers > I Have A Dream Performers
On a bitter cold night, familiar and new friends of NEMPAC ventured out to experience a powerfully moving concert at the North Bennet Street School entitled “I Have a Dream…” in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. Artistic Director Christina Wright-Ivanova, pianist, was joined by four exceptional artists, Stephen Marotto, cello; Jessica Nicolet, soprano; Kristin Young, soprano; and Sarah Ryu-Ping, violin. Sarah is a member of NEMPAC’s faculty.
Holiday Concert at the Old North Church
Sunday, December 14th 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Libor Dudas directed an inspirational performance on Sunday, December 14th, with the Old North Church Chamber Singers and Orchestra joined by NEMPAC vocalists. They presented “Behold, I Bring You Glad Tidings” (Henry Purcell-1687) and “Gloria” (Baldassare Galuppi – 1761). This was an outstanding holiday treat!!
NEMPAC welcomed musicians, Italian Cellist Dr. Francesco Mastromatteo and Boston University Pianist, Dr. Christina Wright-Ivanova, to the North End of Boston for this special performance at St. Stephen’s Church in the North End. It was a celebration of Italian Heritage Month. The concert was free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $10-$15.
Dr. Mastromatteo joined us from Lucera, Italy, where he is the artistic director of The Concert Society “Amici della Musica G. Paisiello” of Lucera (Foggia), which was founded in 1984 to divulgate classical music, to promote young musical talents, particularly from Puglia, and to open the city of Lucera to an international artistic landscape. More information can be found here: http://www.amicimusicapaisiello.com/


When: Thu., May 9, 9 p.m. 2013
Whether performing as a member of PANTyRAiD, or through solo performances as MartyParty, Martin Folb brings in a fresh breath through the EDM community as his musically diverse, all-original live shows that have been widely regarded as some of the best in the business. The South African-born Brooklyn native has been storming festivals and clubs through North America with his original style of seductive and melodic bass that crosses over the genres of hip hop, trap, dubstep, and EDM. The result is an amusement park ride through a symphonic purple odyssey that explodes into a one-of-a-kind live experience.
San Francisco-based Noah D is an electronic music composer and enigmatic and saturated live performer. A producer's producer, his heavy and hypnotic bass music is preceded by an expectation of the uncommon mastery that comes with over 10 years production experience. While his work can deliver aggressive and substantial tracks, the sound avoids the overt focus on noise that characterizes the harder bass music genres. An expert at slipping from the hard to the smooth and sexy, Noah D carries a history of drum & bass, hip hop, live guitar, and West Coast bass music into the present.
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How tall is Nicole Scherzinger?
Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, actor, actress and TV personality (born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente June 29, 1978). Born in Honolularu, Hawaii, she was born in Louisville, Kentucky and started playing at Clark AB at the high school, studying at Wright State University before leaving for a musical career with Days of the New and with Popstars, a rock band from American rock. Sherzinger is popular as Pussycat Doll's leading singer and has released PCD (2005) and Doll Domination (2008), the albums of which have become one of the best-selling girls ever.
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Tuesday, 9 October 2012
@CarlaThomas74 - Sunshine #neosoul #uk #soul
London based neo-soul singer Carla Thomas readies her debut EP, with a brand new track entitled “Sunshine”, which is now available to listen to on YouTube.
The former backing singer for soul legend Alexander O’Neal, is also preparing a tour to accompany the release in 2013.
Born and raised in Leicester, Carla’s interests for the arts started at an early age of 3 years old. Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Jazz tap and Drama continued right through to her teenage years. As you kno when it comes to neo soul music i dont play this is one lady u need to look out for Carla Thomas Tha General salutes you listen to the song below


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Before she was Tina Turner, she was Anna Mae Bullock, a 17-year-old Sumner student who gigged around St. Louis and East St. Louis.
by Amanda Woytus
May 24, 2023
Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock and Roll known for her powerful vocals in “Proud Mary,” her bestselling album Private Dancer, and her fringe dresses—and lesser known for her time living in St. Louis—is dead at age 83. The news was confirmed on her official Facebook page.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the statement began. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
Turner, who was a Swiss citizen, died in her home near Zurich after a long illness, her manager told the Associated Press.
Born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, Turner was for a time a student at Sumner High School in St. Louis, having moved to the city at age 16. In a statement released Wednesday, Saint Louis Public Schools wrote: “It brings pride to all of us at SLPS who get to claim her as ‘one of ours.’ While most of us never had the opportunity to meet her, we all feel as if we know her a little bit. Her music has been a soundtrack for our lives.”
It was at St. Louis’ Club D’Lisa where Turner first performed with Ike Turner, whom she later married and sang with as part of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. The couple gigged around St. Louis and East St. Louis at venues such as George Edick’s Club Imperial. But Ike abused her, and when she divorced him, in 1978, it didn’t hamper her career. Instead, she rocketed toward superstardom with her 1984 album Private Dancer. A track off that album, “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” perhaps her best-known song, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2021, St. Louis Magazine wrote about some of Sumner’s most famous former students including Turner:
Anna Mae Bullock, a 17-year-old Sumner student, is out with her sister Alline at Club D’Lisa. It’s 1956, Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm is the hottest band around, and everyone is jockeying for a chance to get onstage and sing with Turner. Turner brings on Pat, a classmate of Anna Mae’s. Pat is younger than Anna Mae and, in Anna Mae’s opinion, she can’t carry a tune.
Anna Mae is the young woman Turner will eventually christen with the stage name Tina Turner. The rest of the world will nickname her the Queen of Rock and Roll. The pair will find success with their band, the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. In their hit cover of “Proud Mary,” Tina’s voice is so fiery in the second half of the song that it nearly combusts. She’s singing about a woman leaving the everyday behind for a riverboat adventure on the Mississippi—freedom from working for The Man night and day. And after divorcing Ike, Tina will propel herself to superstardom with her 1984 album Private Dancer.
Anna Mae cut her vocal chops in Nutbush, Tennessee, singing “Amazing Grace” at the Spring Hill Baptist Church or whatever song Bootsy Whitelaw played on the trombone during their summertime picnics. “I was just a little girl, little Anna Mae, and I’d shout, ‘Come on, everybody, sing with Mr. Bootsy,’” Turner writes in her autobiography, I, Tina. Later, in Knoxville, Anna Mae’s mother will take her shopping, and the girl will perform for the sales ladies and customers. The quarters they give her will go into a big glass bank—her first paid gigs. But Anna Mae longs for glamour, music beyond singing along with the radio, or in church, or with Mr. Bootsy.
Anna Mae has asked Alline to tell her boyfriend, the Kings of Rhythm drummer, to give her a shot. Turner hasn’t called her, but one night, it’s intermission, and he’s alone onstage. He starts playing B.B. King’s “You Know I Love You” on the organ. Anna Mae knows the words. She seizes the opportunity—and the mic.
Darling, you know I love you, I love you for myself
Turner runs off the stage to pick her up.
In her autobiography, she writes, “It was the first time I ever felt like a star.”
The HBO documentary Tina, which premiered that same year, offered a look at Turner’s time in St. Louis, singing on the weekends with Ike and attending classes at Sumner during the week.
In 1991, Turner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She won eight Grammy awards throughout her career and has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. The star’s location is 6378 Delmar.
In November, the Fox is scheduled to stage Tina—The Tina Turner Musical.
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Rap Legend Chuck D Sells Major Share Of Public Enemy's Music Catalog To Reach Music Publishing
Chuck relinquished over 300 songs from PE's catalog, including hits like “Welcome To The Terrordome,” “You’re Gonna Get Yours,” and “9-1-1 Is A Joke.”
Chuck D Set To Debut Hip Hop Docuseries With PBS.
The four-part docuseries is set to premiere in Jan. 2023
Michelle Obama Drops Official Election Day Playlist
The playlist includes Public Enemy and Queen Latifah.
Biz Markie Illness: Rap Stars Including Fat Joe, Missy Elliot, Chuck D And More Send Up Prayers
The rap icon is reportedly seriously ill.
Chuck D Says Older Politicians Should Make Way For Younger Generation
Public Enemy founder says young people should take the lead.
Flavor Flav Denies Hoax Claims From Chuck D After Their Public Fallout
“There are more serious things in the world right now...”
Flavor Flav Responds To Chuck D: ‘You Wanna Destroy Something We’ve Built Over 35 Years Over Politics?’
“...there is no Public Enemy without Flavor Flav.”
Isaac Hayes, Public Enemy And More To Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Legends are being honored for their contributions to music.
Chuck D Is Suing A Publishing Company For Copyrights To 28 Of Public Enemy’s Songs
He is suing for full ownership to his music.


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Recording, Mac, Demo
|Recording - Basic audio recording software that records a single track at a time, in a similar way to a basic cassette recorder. Software for recording audio that is already playing on your computer such as streaming audio can be found in the Audio & Video Capture category. Note - you will need an Audio Interface to record audio onto your computer.|
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|Ableton Live v9.6.2b5|| |
Compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas. Works with the Ableton Push Controller [Hosts VST Plugins]
|Ableton Suite 8.4.1|
Gives you all of the features in Live 8 plus SOUND, with a new Library packed with beautiful new sounds and a wealth of useful resources. [Hosts VST Plugins]
|Adobe Audition CS6|
Adobe Audition is an audio editing platform that allows mixing, editing and effects processing.
|Audiodia v1.0.7|| |
Real-time sound processing app with recording capabilities.
|BIAS Peak LE 6|
Entry level audio editing, processing, and CD burning.
|Cubase v8.5|| |
Converges "extraordinary" sound quality, intuitive handling and a vast range of highly advanced audio and MIDI tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing. [Hosts VST Plugins]
|Metacorder v1.0|| |
Open Architecture Mac OSX Based Field Recorder
MixPad is a program that lets you import audio or record multiple tracks, then mix tracks for your music projects.
|OnAirRecorder v3.1|| |
Digital timer, provides ability to control audio/video recording.
|OneShot Recorder v2.0|| |
Record/sample, normalize, reorder, detect MIDI note and save/export your audio stream automatically. [VST]
|Propellerhead Record 1.5.1|
Combines "effortless recording" and a "stunning software mixer console" with a "limitless rack of audio processing gear that builds itself or can be infinitely customized"
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High quality digital transcription and playback of vinyl LP records.
|QuickVoice v2.0.4|| |
This is a feature-rich personal voice recorder and voice email program for OSX
|Sound Studio 4.8|| |
Audio recording and editing tool with automators.
|Source-Connect v3.7|| |
Source-Connect is a program enables audio connections between digital audio systems anywhere in the world.[VST]
|Studio One v3.2.2|| |
Music creation and production application that makes audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and audio mastering simple right out of the box, yet provides a wealth of professional features. [Hosts VST Plugins]


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If you want to find songs about Susan, you are at the right place. Here you will find lyrics of popular songs about this woman. There are several versions of these songs – from Buddy Holly’s “Susie Q” to Linda Laurie’s “Say At Home Sue.” If you enjoy ragtime, you will also love “Susan Miller Rag.”
Dean Martin’s “Suzanne”
“Suzanne” is an all-time favorite, and one of Dean Martin’s greatest hits. It tells the story of an actress whose career took off, but who was roasted by her peers for being too cool. But the story doesn’t end there. It continues as the actress battles peer pressure to stay in the public eye.
The story of “Suzanne” has become one of the most enduring love stories ever told. It is the most famous love story of all time, and Dean Martin’s “Suzanne” has made the world’s hearts melt. She is survived by her beloved husband Patrick Carnes, brother Charlie Jacobson, and children Dean Martin Jr. and Stefanie Carnes. Her grandchildren Cassia and Dan Anderson also survive her. She received her MFA from Arizona State University and worked as a sculptor.
Dean Martin’s “Runaround Sue”
The song “Runaround Sue” is a doo-wop pop song that was a US No. 1 hit for Dion in 1961. It became one of Dion’s most popular songs and was included in Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. The lyrics were written by Dion and Ernie Maresca and tell the story of a disloyal lover.
The song’s original version was by Dean Martin. The song was covered by many popular artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, and Dean and Linda Ronstadt. In the show, a piano is played in the background. It is often played during a jazz concert or other event.
Linda Laurie’s “Say At Home Sue”
Linda Laurie’s “Say At home Sue” is a hit from the early 1960s. Written by Dion DiMucci and Ernie Maresca, ‘I’m No Runaround Sue’ was released by Ginger and the Snaps in 1961 and ‘Say At Home Sue’ was released by Linda Laurie the following year. Both songs have been covered by many artists.


New Year’s Eve Toast with Rachmaninoff’s Vespers
(New York, NY)—On December 31 at 6:00 PM EST, The Clarion Choir will ring in the new year by hosting a virtual New Year’s Eve Toast with selections from Rachmaninoff’s Vespers. Clarion’s annual performances of Russian sacred music have garnered critical praise and also become a fixture for Classical music lovers on New Year’s Eve and Day. While we cannot celebrate together in person this year, we invite music lovers to join Clarion for a short online event featuring filmed performances from The Clarion Choir’s recording sessions of Rachmaninoff’s Vespers in January of 2020, and to toast the New Year with us!
Clarion’s New Year’s Eve Toast and Rachmaninoff Vespers Preview will be streamed on our website here.
One of the country’s leading professional vocal ensembles, The Clarion Choir has performed on some of the greatest stages of North America and Europe. Their recent recording of Kastalsky’s Requiem reached #1 on the Billboard Traditional Classical Charts, and has been nominated for a 2021 GRAMMY for Best Choral Performance. The Clarion Choir made their Lincoln Center debut in 2011, performing Bach Chorales as part of the White Light Festival with organist Paul Jacobs. In 2014, the choir gave the New York premiere of Passion Week by Maximilian Steinberg, and, in October of 2016, premiered this same work in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London. Their performance of the work was featured on PBS, and their recording of it, the Choir’s debut recording, received a GRAMMY nomination, as well as a nomination for BBC Music Magazine’s Choral Award. The Choir’s second recording, the world premiere recording of Alexander Kastalsky’s Memory Eternal to the Fallen Heroes, also was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Choral Performance. The Clarion Choir has performed regularly in recent years as part of the MetLiveArts series at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; including performances of large-scale Renaissance works by Victoria, Palestrina, Tavener and Guerrero in the Medieval Sculpture Hall and the Met Cloisters. The Choir, and artistic director Steven Fox, have collaborated in recent years with renowned artists such as Harry Bicket and The English Concert, Eric Jacobsen and The Knights, Susan Graham, Leonard Slatkin and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and Madonna at the 2018 Met Gala.


A PV preview for Morning Musume’s 45th single titled Maji Desu ka Ska! has been released.
The preview is only about a minute and a half long but despite it being short I really love the way it looks so far since it has a simple but fun theme that matches the song, great choreography, and a great dance shot background made up of giant letters with the title of the song, and even though some fans might say that it is a bit too simple I think this is a great first PV for the 9th generation.
The PV only features about 3 shots so far: the solo close-up shots, the dance shot with the giant title, and solo shots of each member in front of the title (for example, Kanon smiling at the camera through the “Ma” symbol), and so far it seems to be somewhat simple since the close-up shots are all basically the same with just a different colored background for each member, although it is a great way for each member to be in the spotlight during their lines.
The dance shot is the main shot of the PV since we get to see quite a bit of the choreography, and even though I don’t concentrate that much on dances while I watch most PVs I was impressed with the many moves that each member did, such as the line dance during the chorus or Ai’s spinning before Reina’s lines, since it matches the fun and cute style of the song perfectly.
The last type of shot we got to see were of the 9th generation members playing around the title of the song, and I really liked them since they were a pretty creative and nice way of showing off the fun sound of the song while giving the PV some variety.
The PV seems to be more simple than other previous releases and as a result it might not be liked by some fans, but I really enjoyed the PV since it does a fantastic job of matching the happy beat of the song along with a creative dance, setting, and shots of all of the members while giving each member a chance to shine in the solo shots and dance shots.
I love the PV so far and I really look forward to seeing the rest of the PV soon (which should be in the next few days), so hopefully we get the full PV soon since this PV is a great release for the 9th generation.
Like always I suggest everyone watch it as soon as possible since there is always a possibility it might be taken down.
The release date is set for 3/23.
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Hip hop artist Aesop Rock is set to release a new album, Skelethon, this July. After a hiatus of five years, Aesop Rock has finally returned to the recording studio. As a preview for the much awaited album, Aesop Rock has released the album’s first single “Zero Dark Thirty.”
You can stream “Zero Dark Thirty” on Stereogum. The song quintessentially represents the vintage Aesop sound with its disorienting, dizzying sound.
Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat
Aesop Rock, a.k.a Ian Matthias Bavitz, has been making music since the 90s and has played in bands such as The Weathermen, Hail Mary Mallon, and Two Of Every Animal. Aesop is known for his abstract and complicated lyrics, making the listener work very hard to grasp the meaning. Skelethon will mark his sixth album, which accompanies three EPs and multiple collaborations.


Largely thanks to asinine reality shows, little ones now-a-days want to grow up and be "famous" as if that's an actual occupation. Today, thanks to state-by-state budget cuts, music education is swiftly disappearing - down about 20 percent considering that 2001, according to MENC (the National Association for Music Education).
In post-production now, the film is scheduled to hit the film festival circuit in 2014 - hopefully in time to inform our next national debate about budget cuts, education, and the fate of millions of kids wheels on the bus who never even know what they are missing in music class, square dancing or not.
From the initial one particular that teaches counting and parts of the physique with songs via an strategy that young children enjoy to later ones that progress such as her Play and Understand Chinese with Mei Mei exactly where an actual Chinese Kindergarten is visited.
This is the band that recorded "James Taylor(Live)" in a rehearsal setting on Martha's Vineyard, and is probably the only reside video available of the greatly missed Don Grolnick (playing in James' band).
In the early 1990s, songwriter , record producer , and performer Bobby Susser , emerged strongly with his effortless-to-discover, award winning young children's songs and series, Bobby Susser Songs For Children that exemplified the use of children's music to educate young kids in schools and at property 4 Musical duo Greg & Steve have focused on the constructive reaction youngsters have to music.


Hamada Takasi Plays 'Roberto Clemente' & Other Rag[CD]
Forewords; This is an album of the ragtime for guitar, same as my previous work 'Climax Rag' (1999). I love ragtime by David Thomas Roberts for several years, and I chose 4 of his works. 'Roberto Clemente' is a masterpiece of modern ragtime. I enjoyed playing rags by Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, James Scott, great ragtime composers, as well Blind Blake, king of ragtime blues guitarists, and my favorite traditional 'Just A Closer Walk'. I also played my 3 originals. 'Fuku-Fuku Rag' is dedicated to a restaurant which was in Otaru and now closed. 'Sikuzusi' is the place name in Otaru, and this tune is an appendix of my another album 'Akaiwa Suite' (2003). 'Jacky Rag' is dedicated to 'Jack In The Box', a restarurant in Sapporo. I hope you enjoy this album. 1. Roberto Clemente (David Thomas Roberts) David Thomas Roberts is the leading composer of today's Neo-Romantic music, including new ragtime. This well-known masterpiece of new ragtime was composed in 1979, and it's title is taken from the name of legendary right-fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates. 2. Waterloo Girls (David Thomas Roberts) Composed in 1980. Perhaps all ragtime fans will be very happy to hear it! It is a beautiful example of his side of optimism. 3. The Girl Who Moved Away (David Thomas Roberts) Composed in 1981-82. Heart-warming and very romantic composition. It is very melodious work, so it was easy for me to imagine it arranged for the guitar. 4. Pinelands Memoir (David Thomas Roberts) Composed in 1978. It is his early masterpiece, combining quite unique latin elements into folk ragtime. I did my best efforts to arrange it for the guitar, and managed to do it. 5. Paragon Rag (Scott Joplin) Scott Joplin (1868-1917) is king of ragtime and the composer of 'Maple Leaf Rag'. 'Paragon Rag' is composed in 1909. Left-hand part of the original C part is the monotonic chord, though I simplified it into single bass line. 6. Pine Apple Rag (Scott Joplin) Composed in 1908. I think it is Joplin's masterpiece of all of his late rags. Ton Van Bergeyk recorded his arrangement on Kicking Mule Records in 1970s. 7. The Alaskan Rag (Joseph Lamb) Joseph F. Lamb (1887-1960) is also the great ragtime composer. He composed many beautiful ragtime, including 'Sensation', 'American Beauty' etc. 'The Alaskan Rag' is composed in 1959. A masterpiece of his late rags. 8. Ragtime Bobolink (Joseph Lamb) It is from the sheet book 'Ragtime Treasures' (1964, posthumous). It's beautiful melodies remind me Romantic chamber music. 9. Great Scott Rag (James Scott) Another king of ragtime, James Scott (1886-1938) composed many optimistic ragtime, such as 'Frog Legs Rag', 'Climax Rag' etc. 'Great Scott Rag' is composed in 1909. My arrangement of it is fingerbreaking work! 10. West Coast Blues (Blind Blake) Authur 'Blind' Blake (1895?-1932) is the foremost guitarist of the ragtime blues. This is one of his famous guitar rags. My arragement is in my original Otarunay tuning, 'EbAbCFCEb'. 11. Sikuzusi (Takashi Hamada) I have composed several ragtime-based compositions by solo guitar. On this CD you can hear my 3 originals. 'Sikuzusi' [place at the foot of the cliff] is the ancient place name in Ainu, indigenous people in Hokkaido, Japan. Composed in 2004. 12. Fuku Fuku Rag (Takashi Hamada) Composed in 2003. Relatively authentic classic rag. It is dedicated to a restaurant which was in Otaru and now closed. 13. Jacky Rag (Takashi Hamada) Composed in 1997. Very optimistic rag. Too many notes to play! 14. Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Traditional) My favorite Gospel tune. I heard it firstly on the album 'Jazz at Vespers / George Lewis'. --------------- Profile of HAMADA, Takasi (same as Takashi, his first name. HAMADA is his family name.) HAMADA was born in Otaru City, Hokkaido Island, Japan on December 11, 1964. He is all-time guitarist playing on the street, his own live concert, or playing at restaurant as BGM. And until now, he has composed over 40 classic rag style tunes and several ragtime influenced tunes for guitar. He loves modern ragtime too, such as David Thomas Roberts, Jack Rummel, Tom Shea, Tom McDermott etc. In Japan, few people knows about them, and he hopes that they become more popular in Japan. He is Japanese, but he is also an editor of 'Ainu-Times', which is a quaterly newspaper writing in Ainu language. His Guitar Tuning; His guitar style is quite unique. He can play in standard tuning, but more often plays in 'Otarunay-Tuning' (EbAbCFCEb : 6 to 1). Using this tuning, he can always play the alternative bass, and can easily play ragtime in Ab key. It fits to arrange piano rags for the guitar, and when he plays classic rags, it is always used. Also it is very helpful to avoid Russian sailor saying 'please let me play your guitar!'
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“WO! Na My Jam Be Dat” – Wizkid Reveals His Love For Olamide’s Wo! Song
Nigerian superstar singer, Wizkid is definitely one of Africa’s biggest names in music today.
The singer took to his Instagram page to show his support for Olamide’s new song titled ‘Wo!’, a song which has since gone viral.
Wizkid went ahead to reveal that he enjoys the song so much.
See his post via twitter below:
Olamide – Wo.🔥 na my Jam be dat🔊 chicken peri peri😂😂🚀🚀
— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) August 20, 2017


Cingular subscribers have the ability to tune in live to a Rolling Stones concert taking place in Paris later this afternoon. A startup named Listen Live Now is using the performance (which starts at 3PM ET) to launch its live pay-for-play tech. $1.99 will net 7 minutes of the live show. There are no downloads required, audio is delivered through a phone call that you receive from Listen Live Now.
Business Week reports:
The clarity depends, in part, on the quality of your phone's speakers. But the call isn't to some Stones groupie holding up a phone from the bleachers. This connection goes straight to the band's mixing board.
Look for the same tech to be used for other concerts and events in the new future. To catch some of the Stones, dial #106 and hit send.


‘Progressive Steps to Syncopation For The Modern Drummer’ – snappy title eh? When I first came across this book some 12 years ago I was non-plussed; it appeared to me the most boring book in the world. And by itself it is. Page after page of single line rhythms leading nowhere and with no orchestration. However in recent years, I’ve discovered that this book is a veritable treasure trove for the serious drummer be they beginner or advanced players. Over years of study, this book has helped develop my:
- Single and double bass drumming
So how can this humble book develop all these skills? Let’s look at a simple example. I have included the first two lines from the 20 bar exercise on p11 below.
The first exercise I’d like to share is as follows. 8th notes are to be played on the bass drum and the 1/4 notes with the snare. Over the top of this play 8th notes on the hi hat. Here’s what the first two lines should sound like.
Of course, there is a multitude of ways of tweaking this exercise, for instance by playing different hi-hat patterns, or by playing rudiments (I’ll address this in future articles). How many can you come up with? Subsequent pages are great for practicing bass drum technique and double bass facility.
Below is a more advanced application of Syncopation. This time we’re using p38, the first of the mixed exercises from the syncopation section of the book. From now on, I’m playing the 8th notes using a swung interpretation (more on this in subsequent posts).
Play 2 and 4 with the hi-hat foot, and a triplet roll (sextuplets) on the snare. Quarter notes are played on the cymbals with the bass drum, 8th notes are accented on the snare drum. Here’s what it sounds like.
Below is another example from the same page, mixing up the above approach with 2 others (see ‘The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary’ by John Ramsay).
‘The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary’ is an excellent resource for guiding the intermediate and advanced player’s practice with Syncopation. Following the scheme of study here will transform the feel of you’re playing in whatever style you choose, by embedding the triplet feel into your playing – whether you’re aiming to play jazz or if you want to play a fat lazy groove like John Bonham, these exercises will help (why not do both!)


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Hello! My name is Cathy and I have been teaching voice (singing) for over 30 years. But don't let that fool you into thinking I'm a stogy old girl who doesn't have a pulse on contemporary music. I teach pop, country, broadway, folk, whatever it is your interested in. I do teach with vocal exerc
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Ciao guys, Mattia here.
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The San Francisco Ballet’s season opens with a trio of performances: the premiere of Serge Lifar’s neoclassical work Suite en Blanc, the return of Jerome Robbins’ graceful In the Night set to music by Chopin, and a world premiere by Royal Ballet resident choreographer Wayne McGregor.
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(from the INSIGHTS album released in 2022)
TIME started as a song for my sister’s daughter called Gabriela. In the end it became Time, and Gabriela has made her way onto another song in which she will be immortalised!
TIME is my favourite song on this album. It has taken the place of PACHA MAMA Track #6. The reason is not because of its simplicity, but because of its ridiculous complexity. Not only are there many musical parts which dovetail and weave together (and therefore had to be played as accurately as possible without resorting to quantization), but there is no let up! It is breakneck from beginning to end, changing form and key as it hurtles from section to section with barely a pause. And this is a wonderfully dynamic track to play live which demands 100% focus to pull off the complex rhythmic chords whilst singing the melody and its words in two languages.
I particularly love the way the SOLO just goes off on its own trip, so to speak! Scat singing is something Pete and I have always enjoyed, as it comes from a familiar jazz tradition which was brilliantly demonstrated by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. It is basically soloing with one’s voice, and is a lot of fun to do. I had demoed this solo a while back, but I felt I couldn’t do a better version, so I had to learn it from my own demoed version - fun, but couldn’t remember any of it, so I had to learn it from scratch.
It was a proud moment when Pete said that some of my chord changes and their subsequent weird bass lines were, ‘harder than anything I’ve ever played with King Crimson / 21st Century Schizoid Band’. High praise indeed! And weird because I never try to write weird chord structures. They just come out that way. But it’s always great when you write and play enough to develop your own sound and style, because that’s what creativity is really all about.
Check out the video of our Pete listening intently to a mix of this in Fuzz’s studio!
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This center celebrates theater (with a clever children's series) and dance, but more so, jazz in all its forms. Highlights in Jazz and Lost Jazz Shrines are two of its special series.
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Miley Cyrus has gotten fans in a frenzy by hinting that new music is on the way. The singer posted a throwback video from her 2008 single “Start All Over,” which was on her debut solo album Breakout. She captioned the video, “Meet Miley Cyrus….. again. #SheIsComing #ButForRealThisTime.”
Later, Miley posted a teaser of a new song. According to Billboard, the new song will be titled “Midnight Sky.” They add that her new album will be titled She Is Miley Cyrus. Listen to the upbeat “Midnight Sky” teaser below.
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3 Of A Perfect Pair at The Library
Friday, October 30, 2020, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An acoustic trio with lots of harmonies. Brad Springmeyer plays acoustic guitars and sings, Bill Yaeger plays Cajon and sings, Gregg Hopkins plays bass and sings. Interesting mix of songs from Beatles to Blues. Come see them jam out live this Friday at The Library!!!!!
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Siudy Garrido is a flamenco artist who strongly believes in maintaining the roots of flamenco as well as promoting the evolution of the art form. Her production, "Bailaora- within me, within you," can be seen this weekend at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
"Bailaora" stays true to traditional flamenco while incorporating different styles of music employing the flute, flamenco guitar, electric guitar and percussion instruments. The company goes far beyond the parameters of flamenco.
"Bailaora" ( “flamenco dancer”) is the latest creation from Garrido, a dancer and award- winning choreographer. Garrido collaborates with different artists in order to advance the evolution of flamenco. Her work fuses elements of contemporary music and traditional flamenco.
Flamenco was once thought to only exist in restaurants and small clubs with the dancers performing traditional steps and wearing bata de colas ( long skirts ). No more.
Since its founding in 2000 in Caracas, Venezuela, Siudy Flamenco Company has developed a repertoire featuring multidisciplinary collaboration with visual artists, dancers, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and composers from all backgrounds. This innovative company has also collaborated with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. Garrido says “flamenco is a very powerful form of art. You can add different styles of music and it maintains its essence.”
"Bailaora- within me, within you" is one of Garrido’s most personal works as it offers a humanist commentary on self- invention and self- determination. It is, in essence, an artistic awakening.
The program is divided into seven acts: Awakening, Root, Frontier, Impure, Warriors, Brave and Evolution. The original music is composed by Juan Parrilla and Manuel Fernandez and features Rondena, Tango, Buleria, Seguirillia and Alegrias..
Garrido says Flamenco “is not only a passion, but my life. It is like breathing.” She was born in Caracas, Venezuela and comes from a family of flamenco artists. Her first teacher was her mother, Siudy Quintero. Garrido has worked with major companies such as Disney, Cirque du Soleil and the Latin Grammys. One of her productions: "Siudy: Between Worlds" had an off-Broadway run.
Miami became the company’s headquarters in 2015. It is here that Garrido rehearses with her company and also offers flamenco classes for the community. The school is a year-round institution where students study to become accomplished flamenco dancers through dance education directed and mentored by professional dance teachers.
For more than two decades, Garrido has been dedicated to continue the expansion of flamenco as an art form. One of her hopes, too, is to get young audiences excited about flamenco.
Garrido says she is “super happy” to be back at work after the lockdown of 2020. The company was set to begin a tour one week before the pandemic closed down much of society.
During this time the company continued to rehearse and teach.
"Every art is totally different. I love to work with people I admire in different types of music and dance, I love the exchange and the communication between the arts,” says Garrido. Her hope is that "Bailaora-within me, within you" captures it all.
Siudy Flamenco Company: "Bailaora- within me, within you"
Friday, Oct. 8, Saturday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami 33132
Tickets, $25, $55, $75, $95 at www.arshtcenter.org


Dearborn’s Annual Suzuki Flute Workshop 2011
Friday–Sunday, January 7–9, 2011
Sacred Heart Church
22430 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48124
About the Workshop
Every year, flute students and teachers practicing in the Suzuki method are invited to attend Dearborn’s Annual Suzuki Flute Workshop. Students are introduced to new perspectives from our talented clinicians. Workshop includes the following experiences:
• 3 individual lessons
• 2 group classes
• 2 large group classes
• A Soloist Recital (particpation limited)
• A Finale Concert (all Workshop particpants)
Larson has distinguished herself throughout the flute world as a prolific performer at home in a variety of styles. Currently principal flute with the Flint Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Larson also plays flute and piccolo with the Michigan Opera Theatre orchestra. She has appeared as a soloist with distinguished symphony orchestras, chamber orchestras, and produced a popular lecture/concert series in Miami, “The Evolution of the Flute.” Ms. Larson’s musical interests arebeen diverse: ranging from singing in chamber, jazz and concert choirs, jamming with jazz groups, to studying the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute)..
Kelley McDermott has concertized throughout the United States and performs regularly as Artist-Masterclass clinician. Ms. McDermott has degrees in flute performance from Michigan State University and Temple University, and has studied at the Aspen, Teton, and Sarasota Music Festivals, as well as the William Bennett class in England. Her teachers in flute studies include Murray Panitz, Renee Siebert, Kazuo Tokito and Marzio Conti. She has taught at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Preparatory Division. She maintains a Suzuki Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Deadline: December 26, 2010
1. Download Application Form (pdf, 100 KB)
2. Complete Application
3. Mail Applicaiton and Checks (payable to Donna Olkowski):
Suzuki Flute Workshop
c/o Donna Olkowski
421 S. Claremont
Dearborn, MI 48124
2011 Workshop Pricing
Full Workshop: $100 / three days
Teacher Observation: $35 / day
Checks payable to Donna Olkowski.
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Bring Your Heart to the Party8:01 AM
'Bring your Heart to the Party"- Lenka
This is one of my late-night practice lettering after being inspired by my lettering teachers.
I thought this Lenka song is an inspiration. :)
I really like Lenka's songs and I think she makes music like no other.
And I am also grateful that she appreciated my (unfinished) work in twitter. I


This past August, three Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk student-musicians traveled to Mako and Budapest, Hungary with the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) Wind Orchestra to participate and perform in the 2018 convention of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. Twelfth-graders Kaylee Eacho (flute), Simon Lindmark (trumpet) and Logan Wilson (percussion) joined 45 other students from the Capital Region to perform with and listen to some of the world’s finest wind ensembles.
“I was surrounded by hundreds of people that shared the same passion for music as I did,” Eacho said. “I would give anything to go back and experience it all again.”
The musicians performed advanced musical pieces during the convention performance, gave an outdoor “Pops” concert and marched in the First King of Hungary celebration alongside the other participating musical groups.
“It was a once in a lifetime experience,” Wilson said. “Meeting so many new friends through the ESYO Wind Orchestra that have a passion for music made the experience better and gave me friendships that will last much longer than the trip.”
The cross-cultural exchange allowed the three RCS musicians to collaborate with student-musicians from Europe, China, Russia, and Romania.
“Not only did I enjoy the culture, but playing with many different countries from around the world was so much fun and a huge honor,” Lindmark said.
Eacho, Lindmark and Wilson each auditioned for the opportunity to perform abroad with the highly-selective ESYO program. Once accepted, the trio spent several nights during the 2017-18 school year and over the summer vacation rehearsing with the ensemble in preparation for their Hungary tour.
“They are exemplary student-musicians and we are so proud of them for representing RCS music abroad,” RCS High School band director John Fatuzzo said. “They have worked tirelessly to prepare their audition materials and concert music, demonstrating admirable dedication to their passion.”
Student-musicians have many outlets at RCS, from classroom curriculum to active participation in award-winning instrumental and choral ensembles. The RCS music department was recently recognized as a “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) this past spring.


Apple Music is a streaming music service which is made by Apple Inc. Users may choose the songs they like and play them on their devices. It requires users sign up for membership, a single membership costs $9,99 per month, and a family plan costs $14,99 per month. Assuming that you wish to collect the songs and get a backup of them, you can just burn songs from Apple Music to CD. After burning CD, you may then play the songs in your car or at home without paying a single cent. How is this possible? Simple. All you need is a tool for recording from Apple Music and another tool to burn the recorded file into CD. Below are the tools which can help you in downloading and burning Apple Music.
How to Burn Songs from Apple Music to CD
Ultimate Way to Burn Apple Music onto a CD
In order to easily copy Apple Music on CD, it is best to make use of a desktop software called Streaming Audio Recorder. It has an intuitive interface and comes with batch of effective functions. You could record songs on Apple Music into a wide range of formats including MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, AAC and etc. If you have enough space on hard drive, it is recommended to save the audio in 320kbps which produces high quality recordings. Now, let’s take a look at steps to burn Apple Music to CD.
Download the application on computer
Click on the button above to get the tool, quick install it by following the guide. Just rest assured that this software won’t bring harm to your computer as it is clean and safe.
- Configure necessary settings
After launching the software, you can adjust the format, quality, audio input, destination directory and others in “Setting” at will.
- Conduct Apple Music recording job
Open Apple Music and play any song you like. On the software’s interface, click red round button to record the played music. The name, duration, size and status of recorded file will show on the interface, you may check it at any time.
- Stop the recording
When the music is end, click on red square button to stop recording. After that, the recorded file will be seen in the “Library” of the software and be saved on your hard drive. To see where they are saved, right click the file and then choose “Open Folder”.
- Add Apple Music to CD burner
Open the CD ROM and put the CD into it. Then, open tools menu and choose “CD Burner”. You will see another window opens, click “Add” button to load Apple Music songs into it.
- Organize audios for burning CD
Before burning Apple Music to CD, adjust the order of the files which needed to be burned. You can keep loading songs to your CD by clicking “Add” button and selecting them from local directory into the burner. Besides, “Move Up” and “Move Down” are used for re-organize the order of files.
- Burn audio files to CD
Click “Start” button and wait for the burning to be finished.
Free Programs to Burn Apple Music to CD
First off, we need to record the song from Apple Music using the Apowersoft Free Online Audio Recorder. It is a free web-based tool which allows users to record any audio from the computer’s system sound, microphone or both. In this case, it is recommended to customize the audio source as system sound. To use this Apple Music recorder, just go to its webpage, click the “Start Recording” button and then run the launcher. Once the tool is ready, it will appear on your screen. Next, play the music that you want to get and then click the “Start” button to start with the recording, you may pause or end up your recording at any time you need. The file will then display in the “Recording List”, from here you can go further to more function such as play, edit and more.
After recording, now start burning Apple Music to CD by using iTunes. Since you are utilizing Apple Music, you surely have installed iTunes on your computer.
- Run iTunes and create a playlist to store the recorded songs.
- Open the menu and click “New” – “New Playlist”, drag the files into the newly created playlist.
- Once done, insert the CD. Click the “Settings” icon to choose “Burn Playlist to Disc”.
- A new window will pop-out which lets you choose your preferred speed, disk format for CD burning.
- Hit “Burn” and wait for copying the files to CD. Depending on the size and quantity of the songs, the process sometimes lasts for more minutes or hours.
- When it is done, the window will pop up to remind you.
Great, you can listen to Apple Music with CD.
Although the method is really helpful, we cannot deny the fact that it has a complicated procedure especially for newbie. Furthermore, it is not convenient to switch from the two programs.
Comparison and Conclusion
To sum it up, these two methods are both helpful to burn songs from Apple Music to CD. However, if you compare them, it is evident that the desktop software Streaming Audio Recorder is more efficient since it provides one-stop solution to record music and burn CD easily. On the contrary, the second method is somewhat time consuming and complicated.


Moses Sumney - Aromanticism
Moses Sumney’s Debut Aromanticism is Already Timeless
Moses Sumney’s voice is the rudder of his music. Often doubling as an instrument itself, his voice shapeshifts between raspiness and falsetto, guiding the swells of his music. On his debut album, Aromanticism, Sumney navigates deftly between themes of longing and unanswered questions.
After a harmonizing choir introduces the album, “Don’t Bother Calling” begins to showcase Sumney’s vocal talents. Initially briefly shrouded in a muddled vocal filter, his voice emerges and gradually rises higher in Sumney’s register as the song progresses. String instruments complement his voice, making it the centerpiece of the song.
When there are quieter moments, the negative space feels almost tangible. While there is a lot going on musically with his songs, the more serene moments in Sumney’s music emphasize those intangible feelings that we are not quite able to put into words.
“Plastic” features the acoustic guitar in tandem with Sumney’s voice as the focal point of the song. As he strums his guitar, he repeats the line: “My wings are made of plastic.” While the hook on “Plastic” can come across as tiring at first, it becomes entrancing after the third or fourth time it is sung, drawing the listener in, causing them to question its meaning. An apparent reference to the Greek myth of Icarus, it takes on different colors as it is repeated, with Sumney’s voice rising and falling alongside grainy violins that sound like they would perfectly in a 1950s film score. This sense of timelessness is what makes Sumney’s music so special. He manages to blend his musical influences into a brand of songwriting that is immediately recognizable as his own.
Easily one of the most varied songs from Aromanticism, “Quarrel” starts off quietly with some vocal harmonizing on the part of Sumney. The song blossoms into an odyssey of orchestra, drum machine and solo piano. The musical references to funk and psychedelic jazz later on in the song are reminiscent of Sumney’s L.A. contemporaries Thundercat and Kamasi Washington.
Sumney references Jericho on this song, one of the many religious references scattered throughout the album. Sumney’s parents were pastors, so it seems that these references were deeply ingrained in him since his childhood.
Spoken word is used to transition between songs on this album on two occasions: from “Stoicism” to “Lonely World” and from “The Cocoon-Eyed Baby” to “Doomed.” Unexplained phrases like “My mom would drop me off in our family's second-hand Mitsubishi caravan” and “We scrawl / Unwritten law of the land / On scroll that’s rolled up and rolled in / The cocoon-eyed baby's / Swollen, clenched hand” add an air of mystery to each song they precede.
The set-up for “Lonely World” that “Stoicism’” provides is brilliant: it sounds as if Sumney is walking to his car at night, accompanied by the noise of keys jangling and insects chirping, all the while quietly humming the intro to “Lonely World” to himself. The humming and guitar strumming helps the song transition seamlessly into “Lonely World,” a fiery, complex song. The song initially has the darker atmosphere of an older country song, incorporating elements of lonesomeness with quiet guitar picking. An unmistakable feeling of something ancient permeates this song as Sumney utters lines like: “And the void speaks to you / In ways nobody speaks to you / And that voice fills the air / Fog in the morning going nowhere.”
The songs “Make Out in My Car” and “Doomed” feel dense, almost as if you could swim deep within them. “Doomed” in particular is achingly beautiful, a real standout later in the album. His voice pivots while he says, “If lovelessness is godlessness / Will you cast me to the wayside?” A sense of weariness seems to fill him from all his unanswered questions. A true slow-burner, “Doomed” grows all the more devastating as it progresses. This is the point in Aromanticism when the listener feels that they are almost in the same room as Sumney given how poignant this song is.
Unfortunately, the final two songs of the album don’t leave as great an impression as “Doomed” does. While their simplicity is calming, it would’ve been nice to finish the album on a more memorable note. The final song does end on a more mysterious note, though. After some wordless vocal flourishes, Sumney finishes the album accompanied by several distant voices that deliver the final words of the album: “Imagine being free / Imagine tasting free / Imagine feeling free / Imagine feeling.”
On his debut, Sumney explores many different colorful sounds and vocal styles, all the while grounded by the power of the human voice. Aromanticism is an incredible effort by an equally as incredible songwriter and musician.


Timeless Historical CBC 1-081
The Charleston Chasers was a New York studio group whose jazz content and top-notch musicianship was guaranteed and provided by men like the Dorsey Brothers and Benny Goodman. Formally their music was what we call hot dance music and the same can be said about the other groups on this CD.
A session under the direction by Red Nichols was made in 1929 under the somewhat strange name “Midnight Airedales”.
In the attractive tune Swanee Shuffle by Irving Berlin from the early talkie Hallelujah we get a nice vocal by Red McKenzie who apart from a good voice has the quality to make you stop and listen to what he has to say. Glenn Miller’s trombone lays out the melody for us. Fud Livingston has a little solo spot on tenor in a tight and well performed arrangement.


This Max for Live device is a modification of Ableton’s Chord device, which allows you to play chords by only pressing one key. It’s basically a mix between the Chord device and my Repitch device, thus ReChord. When you turn the pitch knobs to change the chord, or turn the toggles for each pitch on or off, this device immediately changes the chord you’re holding to the new chord. Making it a lot more modulatable. You can automate the knobs and toggles to play more dynamic moving chords with the press of one key.
The device has the same velocity scaling that Ableton’s Chord device has, allowing you to control the velocity of each pitch of the chord separately.
It has the same quantize function as Repitch, which allows you to only change to the chord on the beat division you specify. And a speed limiter which limits the speed that the chord can change.
Also there’s a Duplicate Note Filter, which will filter out duplicate note offs that can occur when using this device polyphonically. For example, if one of the pitch knobs is set to +4 and you play a C3 and an E3, and then let go of the E3 before the C3, the E3 that is held from your C3 (C3 + 4) will still hold. This makes sure your chords still hold the way you want them to when the device is played polyphonically.
This device is great at making complex music, without having to meticulous input your chord changes. Just automate or modulate them instead!
Special thanks to Nathan Turczan for the idea. He has his own MIDI plugin Scale Navigator that you shuold check out: https://www.scalenavigator.com/


I don't even feel like this album is the band who recorded Almost Here - and definitely not the band who recorded Santi - it's all very watered-down and boring. I feel like the label talked them into making a marketable sound, even though they were headed in the right direction.
Not one song strikes me - I am just so bummed this album completely lacks motivation. It's lazy and fluffy. Regardless, you nailed it Jules - as always, awesome review. I love it.
I hear them somewhere in the album, but it mostly lacks innovation, which they at least tried on Santi.


Released in 1983, while Marilyn McCoo was hosting the popular music program of the same name, Solid Gold was more a tie-in -- one that failed to chart -- than a proper solo album. It begins with a performance of the show's theme song, and it's heavy on straightforward covers of then-recent pop hits, including the Police's "Every Breath You Take," Daryl Hall & John Oates' "One on One," and Culture Club's "I'll Tumble 4 Ya." The finale is a spirited medley of David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and Men Without Hats' "The Safety Dance" that contains a fairly amusing segue and change in mood. There's some original material, most notably "I Believe in You and Me," a duet with longtime partner Billy Davis, Jr. Written by Sandy Linzer and album producer David Wolfert, the song was also a minor hit for the Four Tops the same year, and was much more successful through its 1996 Whitney Houston version. In 2014, the Real Gone label issued the album on CD for the first time and added the previously unreleased "Relationship," written by the Kinks' Dave Davies.
AllMusic Review by Andy Kellman


Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artiste, Samini has been featured in the official Theme Song for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to be held in Cameroon in January 2022.
The “My Own” hitmaker joined a host of other prominent and promising musicians on the continent to create the track which will serve as the tournament’s official theme song.
“Collectif Africa Smile” composed the song “African Smile.” Three songs were submitted prior to its release, with “AfricanSmile” receiving 86.32 votes, edging out singer Grace Bethel’s by 1.61 votes. Gorge Samba and Taty Eyoung’s collaboration came in third place with 78 votes.
Salatiel, Timi Dakolo, Assia, Hakim, Jaylann, Rayen Youssef, Tukkiman, Imilo Iechanceux, and Mylmo are among the other African singers featured in the 5-minute song.
In addition, the official mascot for Africa’s biggest showpiece has been dubbed ‘Mola,’ which refers to a friend or relative in Cameroon. The 2022 AFCON will begin on Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Watch the Video Of AFCON2021 Official Theme Song Below:


‘Everyone needs to find their one thing and then do something about it.’ That has been Jody Johnson’s motto throughout her many roles with the Fort Collins Symphony. Her past roles include serving as President of the Symphony Guild, Chairman of the Cranberry Pops Concert and President of the Symphony Board.
Johnson, who was involved with the selection of Wes Kenney to be the new Music Director, found it to be a challenging and stimulating process—one which was critical to the strong continuation of the Symphony on the Lincoln Center stage.
Through the process of “keeping classical music alive” for this community, she made lasting friendships with members of the Guild and Board that continue today. As challenging as it has sometimes been, Johnson feels proud to have been involved all these years and raves about the work and quality of both the musicians and of Kenney.
Johnson’s motto of ‘finding that one thing and then doing something about it’ has served the Fort Collins Symphony very well.


If you are a professional or emerging LGBTQ+ performer, consider applying to perform at a Capital Pride 2022 event.
Music in the Night
Saturday, June 11th
Performance Hours: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are excited for the return of our annual Broadway musical revue, Music in the Night! Consider applying to perform on October 10th at City Winery for an evening of music and theatrical performances featuring local talent from across the region, as well as special guest, Conrad Ricamora!
Capital Pride Celebration
June 2 – 11, 2023
Capital Pride Block Party: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Capital Pride Festival: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
For a week every June, we enthusiastically welcome to Washington, DC over 600,000 LGBTQ+ friends and allies from around the United States and throughout the world for the Capital Pride Celebration, including the popular and free Pride Parade, Festival, and Concert.
Applications to perform at the 2023 Block Party and Festival will be made available in December 2022.


Lyn Besse McGinnis
LYN Besse (maiden name - pronounced BessEE) McGinnis (married name) is a blue sky prairie girl from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada.
One woman, one guitar & a suitcase full of original songs.
From singalongs to soulful ballads, Lyn's song are wrapped around a good story and served up with distinctive vocals & a little sass on the side.
Lyn got her first guitar at 12 for $10 and a stick of gum. Originally a closet singer/songwriter, Lyn finally took her music out of the bathroom (best acoustics in the house) to the rest of the world after attending her first songwriting workshop with Kim Fontaine, David j Taylor & Jay Semko and went on to record her single song CD The cardinal in the window in 2007 to raise money for cancer research, followed by her full length debut album All Over the Map in 2009. The album title answers the question "so Lyn, what kind of songs do you write?". Lyn credits Kim Fontaine, Jay Semko & David j Taylor for inspiring, motivating and mentoring her out of the bathroom!
Her 2nd album Next Time Around was released in October 2013 and was nominated for the 2014 Saskatchewan Country Music Association's ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR! In 2014, Lyn released her single song The Veil of Tamar - check out the blog story on this one.
Her 3rd album A Simple Life was digitally released in October 2018 with a physical release in 2019 & nominated for the 2019 Saskatchewan Country Music Association's ALBUM OF THE YEAR. Lyn released her first "real" music video on Christmas Eve 2018 for the song You Shine.
The bathroom sessions continue....
Lyn's songs So it begins & I Waited for You were both written as wedding gifts; recorded on a Zoom H4 in her bathroom; and later mastered along with the other songs on All Over the Map & Next Time Around.
Right after her showcase at the 2009 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards playing songs from All Over the Map, Lyn sold a CD to Deborah Lauren, a prairie country legend, in the Ladies Room. "The music is finally out there but now I'm marketing in the bathroom!"
Following her participation at the 2017 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Songwriters Circle, a fan approached her in the Ladies Room about a House Concert. "And now I'm booking shows in the bathroom!"
- Semi-finalist in the 2020 US Songwriting Competition
- Semi-finalist in the 2020 UK Songwriting Contest
- Nominated for Album of the Year (A Simple Life) - Saskatchewan Country Music Awards 2019
- Organizer and Participant in the Songwriters' Circle at the 2019 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards in Saskatoon April 2019
- Semi-finalist in the Canadian Songwriting Competition (announced in April 2017)
- Participant in the Songwriters Circle at the 2017 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards in Saskatoon March 2017
- Four songs recorded by other Canadian artists
- Finalist (I'll Hang the Moon) & semi-finalist (The Veil of Tamar) in the 2014 UK Songwriting Contest
- 2014 SaskMusic grant for a single song recording (The Veil of Tamar)
- Nominated for Roots Album of the Year (Next Time Around) & Emerging Artist - 2014 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards
- Co-facilitated a songwriting workshop through Sound Advice at the 2013 Juno's in Regina SK
- Won an international lyric writing contest through SongLink in 2012
AS A PERFORMER:
Look for Lyn in her favourite venues - house concerts, coffee houses, songwriting circles & other intimate settings. Lyn is also pitching her songs to other artists, TV & film & other artists; teaching songwriting; and developing commercial partnerships. And, of course, writing new songs!
2016-2018 Shows Around Saskatchewan
2013 "Next Time Around Tour" included shows in Saskatoon, Regina, Hope BC & Lund BC.
2010 "Gypsy as I Go All Over the Map Tour" with Cathleen Lesperance was billed as Two Women, One Convertible & A Whole Lotta Music! Playing intimate venues, Lyn developed a comfortable rapport with her audience; sharing the stories behind the songs & they all have a story.
AS A SONGWRITER:
Lyn has written songs in many genres and has notebooks full of hooks, ideas & phrases as well as a cell phone full of recorded la de da melodies. She has co-written in person/online; with one or more co-writers & large groups; locally, nationally & internationally.
Songs 4 Nature organized through buddy Dr. Glenn Sutter at Royal Sask Museum is her yearly songwriting retreat. A long weekend immersed in nature & creativity at locations around Saskatchewan.
Lyn started off attending songwriting classes and then went on to teach. Assisted with facilitator duties at the University of Saskatchewan USCAD Songwriting I and II Workshops in 2009 & 2010; at the Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus Songwriters' Retreat in 2010 with Jay Semko, David j Taylor and Kim Fontaine; & in 2012 with Dean McTaggart and Kim Fontaine. Lyn partnered with Kim Fontaine to offer a one day Songwriting Workshop through Sound Advice as part of 2013 Juno Week in Regina. In June 2014 & 2016, Lyn faciliated songwriting workshops - THE ART & CRAFT OF SONGWRITING with students from Amy Nelson's Sing Like a Star Studios in Regina.
Striving to be a lifelong learner, in April 2013 Lyn completed a 6 week online songwriting course offered by Pat Pattison through the Berless College of Music in Boston. (RIP Pat...we miss you)
In 2012, Lyn won an International Lyric Writing Contest advertised through SONGLINK INTERNATIONAL (based in the U.K.). Songwriters from around the world submitted lyrics to an established melody written by Ronnie Hedderwick, a composer from Spain. Lyn won, received a cash prize & retained writer credit for the collaboration entitled "I'll Hang the Moon". Ronnie surprised Lyn by having a demo made in London, England with the perfect young voice. The song was a finalist in the 2014 UK Songwriting Competition.
SOCAN, Songwriter's Association of Canada; SaskMusic; Folk Music Canada; Folk Alliance International; Canadian Country Music Association; Saskatchewan Country Music Association; the Canadian Academy of Recording Artists & Science (CARAS); & the Canadian Independent Recording Artists'Association (CIRAA).
ON A MORE PERSONAL NOTE:
Lyn is a songwriter always; a sometimes singer; a life long traveler; a total beach bum; a bicycle and motorcycle rider; a passionate but uneducated gardener; a speaker of passable French and fluent pig latin; and a lover of reading, movies, and cooking when she feels like it. Lyn can't do geometry or whistle; detests clutter and lineups; seeks simplicity but often creates havoc; and is well known to do things she's totally afraid of just so she knows she alive! Latest adventure - learning to surf in Hawaii. Next up...skydiving!


Date(s) - 02/23/2019
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Van Andel Arena
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Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson will bring a night of hits to Van Andel Arena on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Alan Jackson’s concerts find the country icon performing hits that have gained him legions of longtime fans, songs that continue to draw new crowds as a younger generation discovers his music. Jackson’s repertoire stands the test of time; it has impacted a field of artists who cite Jackson as an influence. It’s these same songs – many written by Alan – that earned him his place alongside country music’s greatest names and cemented his place in its history with membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Fans will hear the songs they love from the man who wrote them and made them famous, including his debut hit “Here in The Real World”… signature songs such as “Chattahoochee,” “Drive” and “Gone Country”… party anthems “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “Good Time”… and many, many more.


Download Burna Boy – Last Last (Breakfast) MP3 DOWNLOAD
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Written on: 05/01/2010
I went shopping for a piano for my daughter taking Grade 10 Conservatory Level. At Merriam Music (Oakville) they had 3 uprights to choose from all Grade 3A. Yamaha YUS1, Kawai K3 amd Perzina GP-122. Sound from this Perzina is amazing. We opted for the 52" GP-129 even better and hands down the winner.


Carnival of Joy! A Celebration of Hoagy Carmichael's Music
Saturday, Jun. 08 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)
Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and countless others had hits with composer Hoagy Carmichael's masterpieces: "Stardust," "Georgia On My Mind," "Up A Lazy River," and hundreds more. Emily Asher's Garden Party now brings a full evening of freshly arranged and reverently re-imagined tunes from Hoagy's fruitful fifty-year career as a singer, songwriter and actor. The band delights audiences of all ages with Asher's tenacious trombone and sweet vocals, Mike Davis' virtuosic trumpet playing, Rob Adkins swinging bass lines and Adam Moezinia's Juilliard honed guitar mastery. This versatile group from New York City's vibrant early jazz scene bring a hot and charming evening of music to the beautiful Acorn theater.
Box Office opens at 4pm ET
Starts 8:00pm, doors open 7:00pm


Reverend and the Makers to perform at Yorkshire record stores
Sheffield indie rock band Reverend & The Makers are to mark the release of their new album with instore performances and signing sessions at two Yorkshire record stores.
The five-piece, led by Jon McClure, will play at branches of HMV in Sheffield tomorrow and Leeds on Sunday, October 11.
Recorded at 2 Fly Studios Sheffield and Geejam Studios in Jamaica, Reverend & The Makers’s new album, Mirrors, is arguably their most eagerly anticipated.
The special CD and DVD version of Mirrors is available with a film by acclaimed director Roger Sargent, filmed in Jamaica to accompany each song on the album. All formats of the album include an exclusive 23-minute dub version of the album (overproof dub by Youth) and bonus radio versions of three of the album tracks.
Reverend & The Makers appear at HMV in Sheffield tomorrow at 5pm and at HMV in Leeds city centre on Sunday at 3.30pm. For details visit http://www.hmv.com/hmvlive/Reverend-and-the-makers.
They are also due to play concerts at the O2 Academy Sheffield on Saturday November 14 and Stylus in Leeds on November 20. More information is available from http://www.reverendmakers.com/