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The Blood Show: A Note to My Well-Meaning, Oscars-Attending Friends Concerning HAMAS’ Continued Ceasefire Refusal, by Rob Shapiro

Those of you crowing in your Cease Fire Now! regalia, seething at the Israeli flag and nodding in righteous agreement at Glazer’s speech:  A cease-fire proposal agreed to by Israel continues to be rejected by Hamas.  This is a good time to ask why.  Bear in mind that Israel was brought to this terrible war …

Ben Folds announces the return of his Paper Airplane Request Tour

KICKING OFF MAY 30, 2024 TICKETS AND PRE-SHOW VIP PACKAGES NOW ON-SALE Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music artist Ben Folds announces the return of his popular “Paper Airplane Request Tour,” performing solo shows across the US starting May 30, 2024. What initially began years ago as a request for songs as encores will once again be a central element …

Sparking Your Creative Fire: Guidelines for Flourishing in Your Creative Pursuits 

Image by Freepik  Nurturing your creativity is essential for enhancing both your personal development and professional advancement. It enriches your life with meaningful expressions and propels you toward success and improved well-being. Creativity serves as the cornerstone of innovation, enabling you to approach challenges with unique solutions and originality. In this article courtesy of East …

Pickathon Secures 10-Year Renewal of Conditional Use Permit 

Paving The Way For Another Decade Of The Premier Indie Music Festival On Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR (August 1 – 4, 2024; Limited Tickets On Sale Thurs @ 9 am PST) “The Best Indie Festival in the Country” –Paste “…Pickathon…stay[s] true to an ethos of careful curation and sustainability.”-Rolling Stone “sharp and idiosyncratic” –The New York Times …

DANNYLUX TEAMS UP WITH RENOWNED IMPACT DRIVEN CREATOR, JESÚS MORALES, TO RETIRE AN 80-YEAR-OLD STREET VENDOR

Photo Credit: Guillermo J Lopez IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS THEY RAISED OVER $50K FOR PILAR WHO HAS A HEART CONDITION AND LACKS THE FUNDS TO RETURN TO HER FAMILY IN MEXICO AND RETIRE THIS MARKS JESÚS’S HIS BIGGEST CAMPAIGN TO DATE  WATCH ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK   DONATE HERE  Mexican-American sierreño artist DannyLux teamed up with altruistic impact driven creator, Jesús Morales, …

She’s Speaking-Live concert roadshow elevates women’s voices, artistry

Celebrated Oregon songwriters combine talents for Women’s History Month concerts (Portland, Ore.) – Eight performing artists join forces with a great band and hit the road in March and April to bring to seven Pacific Northwest cities their dynamic and joyful concert, She’s Speaking-LIVE: A Celebration of Women Songwriters. “Imagine eight powerhouse women singer-songwriters from a variety of backgrounds and musical …

Brian ‘Head’ Welch of Korn on Dying to Himself and Finding Christ

Check out this interview with Brian ‘Head’ Welch on his journey from being in his heavy metal band, Korn, to finding Christ and surrendering his life to God. What an amazing testimony. CONNECT WITH US AT: ►Instagram:   / lakelandcommunitychurch   ►Facebook:   / lakelandcommunitychurch   ►Twitter:   / lakelandcom   ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lakelandchurc… ►Website:https://lakeland.church/

The World’s Largest gathering of the Folk music industry and community returns to Kansas City, Missouri February 21-25, 2024.

Network and learn from hundreds of music industry professionals like agents, record labels, DJs, festival and venue bookers, media, and more! The annual conference is the key business development and showcasing event for the folk music ecosystem with over 2,500 delegates, and 1,500+ private showcases.  https://folk.org/programs/conference/2024-official-showcase-artists/ Genres represented include Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, …

Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO) Announces New Art Book ‘APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI’ Out 3/12

Photo Credit: Brent Broza  Collection of Neo-Dada Stream of Conscious Visual Poetryby DEVO Co-Founder Published by Blank Industries Pre-Order Here Today, one of the era’s most unique and prolific conceptual artists, composers, and DEVO co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh has announced his new book, APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI. The breathtaking visual journey features a collection of neo-dada stream-of-conscious visual poetry, representing one human’s …

1985 Portland/Seattle album ‘Teen Dream’ by Napalm Beach has been re-released

Band: Napalm BeachAlbum: Teen Dream (aka self-titled Napalm Beach)Recorded: Triangle Studios, Seattle, Washington, with engineer Bill Stuber, 1985Remixed, remastered: Seattle, Washington, with producer Jack Endino, 2023Release date: January 25, 2024Label: Skullman Records (self-release)Guitar, vocals – Chris NewmanDrums – Sam HenryBass – Terry Gwartneyall songs written by Chris Newman Originally called The Untouchables, Napalm Beach was …

OFFSET ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO HEADLINE RUN SET IT OFF  TOUR STARTS THIS MARCH

Tickets Available Starting Wed., Jan. 24th Via Presales; General Onsale Begins Fri., Jan. 26th at 10AM Local Time on LiveNation.com Stream The SET IT OFF Album HERE Today, Offset, the GRAMMY-nominated and highly acclaimed songwriter, recognized as one-third of the multi-platinum rap trio Migos, steps into the spotlight with the revelation of his first ever solo headline run, SET IT OFF …

Stephen Wilson Jr. Announces Headline Acoustic Tour and Immediately Sells Out Shows in NYC, Minneapolis, Louisville & Birmingham

Performs First Headline Show of the New Year to Sold-Out Crowd at EXIT/IN Last Friday January 23, 2024: Nashville-based singer/songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. has announced his debut headline tour with a run of acoustic dates this spring and summer. Within hours of being on sale, shows in New York City, Birmingham, Louisville and Minneapolis sold out with limited tickets …

The Influence of Music on Students’ Mental Health Under the Background of Deep Learning

Exploring the impact of music on students’ mental health within the context of deep learning unveils a fascinating intersection; for a comprehensive understanding, one might consider seeking the positive assistance of experts to write a case study for me, ensuring a well-researched and insightful examination of this intricate relationship. In recent years, mental health issues …

KENIA OS RECEIVES THREE NOMINATIONS FROM PREMIO LO NUESTRO UNDER THE CATEGORIES OF BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE ARTIST, FEMALE POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR AND SONG OF THE YEAR – POP

Los Angeles, CA (January 22, 2024) – Today, three Premio Lo Nuestro nominations were announced for Mexican pop artist Kenia Os under the categories of Breakthrough Female Artist, Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year – Pop for her collaboration with Ha*Ash on “Mi Salida Contigo.” The 36th anniversary of Univision’s first music awards show of the year will take place on Thursday, February 22 …

ARIANA GRANDE “yes, and?” DEBUTS #1 BILLBOARD HOT 100

#1 GLOBAL SPOTIFY CHART#1 GLOBAL APPLE CHART#1 DIGITAL SONG SALES CHART NEW ALBUM eternal sunshine ARRIVING MARCH 8TH LISTEN TO “yes, and?” HERE PRE-ORDER eternal sunshine HERE  GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and international superstar, Ariana Grande debuts at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “yes, and?”.  The debut marks Ariana Grande’s eighth #1 and twenty-first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.  Each lead …

Rising Country Star Jessie G’s ‘Like My Whiskey’ Music Video Debuts with MusicCred, Featuring Grammy Award Winner Gretchen Wilson and Other Celebrity Guest Appearances

MusicCred BETA App now available on the iOS App Store and Google Play. (Nashville, TN – January 22, 2024) MusicCred, the soundbreaking mobile app that aims to revolutionize the connection between artists, venues, and fans, proudly announces its collaboration with rising country sensation Jessie G for her latest music video, “Like My Whiskey.” The video shows the young country songstress booking a …

Everynoise.com, the Curious Music Lover’s Eighth Wonder of the World, is in Danger and Needs Your Help, by Vincent Jurgens

www.everynoise.com is a fantastic music tool, exploring genres via Spotify metadata mining, created by ex-Spotify employee Glenn McDonald. The sheer volume of sub-genres that everything is tagged with within Spotify, that Spotify users cannot see, is staggering. And Glenn was a genre taxonomist and alchemist there. He was laid off in the early December rif. His personal …

CHXRRY22 JOINS MARIAH THE SCIENTIST ON ‘TO BE EATEN ALIVE’ TOUR

PERFORMING CANADIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM AT NHL ALL-STAR SKILLS ‘TO BE EATEN ALIVE’ TICKETS ON SALE HERE R&B vocalist Chxrry22 joins forces with fellow songbird Mariah The Scientist this spring on her highly anticipated “To Be Eaten Alive” tour. Fans and concertgoers will be treated to a range of Chxrry22’s magnetic songs from her recent 7-track project, ‘SIREN’ including sultry singles “Favorite Girl …

WHAT’S THAT SOUND? MARTHA AND THE MUFFINS SHOW THEIR ENDURING “WORTH” WITH BOLD VIDEO TAKE ON A BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD CLASSIC

“For What It’s Worth” YouTube and SpotifyWebsite When a band has been around for nearly half a century, you don’t necessarily expect their music to carry any particular message beyond “Yep, we’re still alive.” The legendary Martha and the Muffins are a blessed exception: Their jaw-dropping new single shows they’re less concerned with their own survival than with …

Pat Boone’s New Single “My Stupid Tattoo” Pokes Fun at Regrettable Ink

1997 AMA Fake Tattoo Stunt Comes Full Circle with “My Stupid Tattoo” Release (Nashville, TN – January 19, 2024) Legendary entertainer and singer Pat Boone, on the heels of his recent Country Jubilee 2LP/2CD album, has released a lighthearted single, “My Stupid Tattoo,” available now here. Written by Damon Leigh (lyrics) and David Siebels (music), also produced by Siebels, the …

‘SURFING WITH ED LYNCH’ PODCAST NOW AVAILABLE – CATCH THE WAVE WITH THE FORMER MLB PLAYER, GENERAL MANAGER AND SCOUT

PHOENIX, AZ – January 18, 2024 — Calling all baseball enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of baseball alongside Ed Lynch, the ex-Major League Pitcher, General Manager, and lifelong scout. Over four decades, Ed has surfed the waves of this incredible game that unites us all. Join Ed on the thrilling adventure of ‘Surfing Baseball …

Irish boxer vows to ‘obliterate’ Jake Paul as he challenges him to St Patrick’s Day fight following US Billboard hit “The Dancefloor” 

Marc Mysterio wants to fight Jake Paul to unify the Vacant WBC Bridgerweight Silver and Vacant IBA Super Cruiserweight Championships and open a show for his fellow Irish Hero, Two-Weight World Champ Katie Taylor, at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. An Irish boxer and musician challenged YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul to a fight at Ireland’s biggest …

BASILICA HUDSON ISSUES OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS, SETS DATES, & SHARES SELECT DETAILS FOR 24-HOUR DRONE

Saturday, May 18th – Sunday, May 19th, 2024 Ft. Curated Performance Blocks by Le Guess Who? RVNG Intl., Heavy Trip and Dripping ** Confirmed Artists Incl. Dragonchild, Alex Zhang Hungtai, Nadah El-Shazly, Linda Mary Montano, Cowboy Sadness, with more TBA  Presented by Basilica Hudson and Le Guess Who? in collaboration with Sarah Van Buren 12pm …