ORQUESTA ARAGON – Rare NYC Appearance by the Legendary Cuban Charanga Band – Live on April 13 at PACE Presents at The Schimmel Center

April 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Press Contact :  John Seroff - GreenHousePublicity@gmail.com ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Sunday, April 13 2014 Pace Presents  ORQUESTA ARAGON - Charanga Cubana Curated by LiveSounds.org at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts  Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm Tickets:  $35   Direct from Havana, Orquesta Aragón, is one of Cuba's grandest and most enduring charanga Bands.  The "Duke Ellington and Count Basie Orchestra of Cuban music," is a national treasure on the island and have performed worldwide for over 60 years. Orquesta Aragón has been a cornerstone of Cuban culture for seven decades, playing danzón, son, cha-cha-chá, rumba and their own styles. Their Afro-Latin innovations shaped the … [Continue reading...]

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50 Years Ago: Louis Armstrong’s ‘Hello, Dolly!” Knocks the Beatles off Billboard’s #1

April 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Museum of the Moving Image join forces and celebrate the 50th anniversary. On Saturday, May 10th, 2014 the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Museum of the Moving Image will host a dessert reception and special screening of the beloved film musical Hello, Dolly! in honor of Ambassador Satch knocking the Fab Four off Billboards’ #1 spot at the height of Beatlemania. In December 1963, Pops was selling out concerts worldwide and appearing on television, but he hadn't stepped into a recording studio in two years. That changed on December 3, 1963 when he recorded the title song of a Broadway musical that hadn't even opened yet,Hello, Dolly! Armstrong agreed to record it as a favor to his manager Joe Glaser, who was close to some people involved … [Continue reading...]

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Chad and Jeremy Performs at NYC Beatles Fest

April 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Chad & Jeremy are an English singing folk rock duo originating in the 1960s, comprising bespectacled Chad Stuart (born David Stuart Chadwick, 10 December 1941, Windermere, Cumbria), and Jeremy Clyde (born Michael Thomas Jeremy Clyde, 22 March 1941, Dorney, Buckinghamshire). They were part of the British Invasion, a large influx of British rock and pop musicians to the American music scene. The duo's first single, 1964's "Yesterday's Gone", for the Ember Records label, which was arranged by John Barry, was their only UK hit.[1] However, Chad & Jeremy's strings-backed sound held a greater appeal in the United States, where World Artists Records released their mid 1960s strain of commercial folk music. Their second single, and biggest American hit, "A Summer Song", hit No. 7 on … [Continue reading...]

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DAVID AMRAM meets THE AMIGOS- Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 pm

April 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Part of The Café au Go Go Revisited Music Series Running Thursdays through April 24 atGreenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow St. NYC   A Two Month Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Iconic Venue  at Greenwich House Music School   Thursday, April 17, 2014 DAVID AMRAM Meets THE AMIGOS at Greenwich House Music School - 46 Barrow Street, NYC Showtime:  8:00 pm        Tickets: $18 INCLUDES FREE OPEN WINE BAR ALL NIGHT   David Amram, the "Renaissance Man of American Music" (Boston Globe), was a frequent performer and friend of the Cafe au Go Go since its opening 50 years ago.   As a multi-instrumental musician who plays more than 35 instruments, he … [Continue reading...]

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The New Millennials: International Lineup of Next Gen Jazz Talent Debuts at Tribeca Performing Art Center- MAY 3rd

April 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Together with Legendary Lenny White and Randy Brecker     Tickets can be purchased here: http://ow.ly/uvoCR  The diverse range of global talent includes 2013 winner - Anita Vitale from Italy. Ricardo Baldacci from Brazil, Hermine Deurloo from the Netherlands, Pablo Elorza from Argentina, Vladimir Maras from Montenegro, Rozina Patkai from Hungary, NGA Big Band from Germany, Nick Vintskevich from Russia and Miqayel Voskanyan Band from Armenia. These new jazz luminaries in the making will perform together with legendary Lenny White and Randy Brecker. The Gala Concert of the Made in New York Competition, which will take place at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 3, 2014, features a global roster of future jazz … [Continue reading...]

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STEPHANIE OSWALD, SPRING BREAK TRAVEL: THE LATEST TRENDS AND TIPS!!

April 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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International Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Provides Insider Tips on Everything from Where to Go, What to Pack and Getting the Most for Your Travel Dollar! She is an Editor-In-Chief of travelgirl Magazine, International Travel Expert For most people, spring break goes hand in hand with sun, fun and a long-awaited break from winter. However, spring break also means dealing with big crowds and high prices. International travel expert and Editor-In-Chief of travelgirl magazine, Stephanie Oswald, understands how messy traveling can be. She is available for interview to share plenty of tips and trends for all your spring break travel needs that will ensure that everyone has a great time! We talked about:  House of Dance and Feathers, Classic, New Orleans Jazz Festival, New Orleans … [Continue reading...]

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Gene Cornish of The Rascals

April 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Gene Cornish is an American guitarist and harmonica player. He is an original member of the popular 1960s blue-eyed soul band the Rascals. From 1965–70, the band recorded eight albums and had thirteen singles that reached Billboard's Top 40 chart. In 1997, as a founding member of the Rascals, Cornish was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 1962, Gene Cornish with The Gene Cornish Nobles released "Winner Take All" backed with "Since I Lost You" on Vassar 319. As the composers of the latter, "R. Cornish - G. Cornish" is printed on B side label. It was well-made in the manner of white doo-wop (arranged by Lew Douglas). Cornish became a member of Joey Dee and the Starliters in 1964. During that period, he met vocalist Eddie Brigati and keyboardist Felix Cavaliere (also … [Continue reading...]

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April Events at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts

April 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Sunday, April 13 2014 Pace Presents ORQUESTA ARAGÓN Charanga Cubana Curated by LiveSounds.org at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts  Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm Tickets:  $35 One of Cuba's grandest and enduring, charanga bands, Orquesta Aragón, the "Duke Ellington and Count Basie Orchestra of Cuban music," is a national treasure on the island and have performed worldwide for over 60 years. Orquesta Aragón has been a cornerstone of Cuban culture for seven decades, playing danzón, son, cha-cha-chá, rumba and their own styles. Their Afro-Latin innovations shaped the evolution of Cuban music for decades and they have been credited for inspiring New York's mambo scene in the 50s, making an indelible mark on African music in the 70s, and influencing a … [Continue reading...]

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Pete Seeger Peace Pole Dedication

April 8, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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World Peace Prayer Society ~  Monthly Highlight Pete Seeger Peace Pole Dedication  March 15th, 2014 - Newburgh, New York   On a cold and windy Ides of March on the banks of the Hudson River we gathered to remember peace activist and folk musician Pete Seeger. Pete Seeger spent his life speaking out for environmental causes, disarmament, civil rights and created the awareness and action that took a contaminated Hudson River and brought it back to become one of the cleanest major rivers in America. Pete was a longtime friend of The World Peace Prayer Society and was known to regularly stake ground with a group of fellow activists along Route 9 in Fishkill, NY. Holding signs and banners, Pete and his friends would bring attention to the worlds … [Continue reading...]

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Tamsen Fadal

April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Tamsen Fadal is an award-winning journalist and author and currently anchors the 5pm and 10pm at PIX11 News, Tribune’s Flagship Station in New York City. Tamsen joined the PIX11 Morning News team, in Spring of 2008 and has interviewed some of the most exciting newsmakers and celebrities out there, from U.S. presidents to Hollywood royalty. Prior to joining WPIX-TV, Tamsen was a correspondent for the CBS flagship station, WCBS-TV in New York. With more than a decade of experience, she has covered stories ranging from the Columbia Shuttle Crash to the London Bombings to the war on terror. In 2002, she traveled to Afghanistan and was embedded with the American troops during the war. She also reported during Operation Enduring Freedom from Air Force bases in London and Germany. Tamsen, a … [Continue reading...]

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Miri Ben-Ari

April 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Miri Ben-Ari, a critically acclaimed, GRAMMY Award-winning violinist, and producer who is world renowned as a musical pioneer. A classically trained violinist, who studied under the late classical master Isaac Stern, Ben-Ari has helped sell millions of records by collaborating with other GRAMMY Award-winning artists such as Kanye West, (co-produced Jesus Walks) Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Armin Van Buuren, and countless others. Miri is currently headlining her own spot date performances around the world, and featured as a special guest with Armin Van Buuren on his Armin Only Global tour. Miri Ben-Ari was named the Third Metric Musical Muse for Arianna Huffington, and is … [Continue reading...]

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Mark Rivera at Beatles Fest, NYC

April 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Mark Rivera is an American musician, musical director and corporate entertainment provider. In addition to playing soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, Rivera's musical talents encompass vocals, guitar, flute, percussion, and keyboards. Rivera's first national exposure came with the band Tycoon in the mid-1970s. From this venture he met the legendary producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Lange, as part of an association with Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, introduced Rivera to the "big leagues" of rock music, recording and performing. Over the years, Rivera has worked with Hall & Oates, Tycoon, Peter Gabriel on his ground breaking So album - where Rivera played and arranged the horns for "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time", Simon & Garfunkel, John Lennon, Billy Ocean, … [Continue reading...]

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Ray Korona Band, Sat Apr 5, NYC, Special Concert

April 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Hi, Paul-I want you to know that you and your friends are especially invited to our band's annual homecoming concert for friends and activists at Peoples' Voice Café in NYC, SAT, APR 5, 2014 at 8 pm. It's in Community Church, 40 E. 35th St (west of Park Ave), NYC 10016. This is our favorite show of the entire year, packed with way cool people, energy and surprises! And we're very excited that we'll all get to hear Autumn and Ernie, our truly exceptional musical guests. Here's the venue's description of what to expect: Join band members Barry Kornhauser, Ellen Davidson, Gina Tlamsa, Ivice & Ray with piano virtuoso Rick Ulfik for the Ray Korona Band’s annual homecoming concert for friends and activists! Lots of new songs on current social justice issues, love, … [Continue reading...]

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Danny Aiello, shares his Good News at the 57th Annual New York Emmy Awards Gala,

March 31, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Christmas, songs, where he is one of the esteemed Presenters. Danny Aiello, the Academy Award nominated actor and singer whose performances in more than 80 films have endeared him to audiences worldwide is releasing a holiday CD of traditional favorites entitled My Christmas Song for You. This is the second studio recording for the critically acclaimed entertainer who The New York Times says “has the bounce of his idols Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima, and the throaty lyricism of another idol, Tony Bennett.” My Christmas Song for You introduces some holiday classics with new flair including “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, “The Christmas Song” and “Winter Wonderland” alongside some of Danny’s favorites … [Continue reading...]

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The Bob Dorough Trio AT PESCATORE!

March 31, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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The Bob Dorough Trio Good News speaks to the Legendary Bob Dorough  at Pescatore , see below, details ---Jazz, Swing and a little nostalgia of "Schoolhouse Rock" Anything this "perennial hipster" is original!   … [Continue reading...]

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FOURTH ANNUAL BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL 2014 LINEUP

March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Over 150 Performances at More Than  15 Venues Throughout New York City   Aretha Franklin, Bobby McFerrin & Questlove, Michael McDonald,  Reggie Watts, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Michael Bolton, José James,  André Previn & Christian McBride, Ramsey Lewis With Philip Bailey,  Marcus Miller, Sérgio Mendes, Monty Alexander, Gato Barbieri, Danilo Pérez-John Patitucci-Brian Blade Trio, and More  With over 150 performances at more than 15 venues throughout New York City, the 2014 Blue Note Jazz Festival will be held Sunday, June 1 through Monday, June 30. Ticket information and a current schedule of events/locations is available on the official website, www.BlueNoteJazzFestival.com. Additional performances and venues for the Fourth Annual festival will be … [Continue reading...]

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TRAVELING GUITAR FOUNDATION TO DONATE DRUMS TO FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

March 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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SPECIAL DONATION ASSEMBLY TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 27th  AT 1 P.M.  AT FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL WHO: The Traveling Guitar Foundation, a nationwide 501(c) (3) non-profit organization to help keep music education programs alive in schools. Founded by acclaimed guitarist / songwriter Damon Marks in 2010, the Traveling Guitar foundation has worked with 30,000 students in over one hundred schools nationwide by donating musical equipment such as guitars, amps, drums and cables, as well as providing an eight week guitar curriculum to schools that are struggling to keep their arts education programs alive. In May 2013, Damon Marks and his Traveling Guitar Foundation team of musicians completed its first USO Tour to donate similar musical equipment to military schools … [Continue reading...]

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Cristiana Pegoraro in concert in New York City – Sunday, March 30

March 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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                        Dear Friends, We are very happy to announce a piano concert by Cristiana Pegoraro in New York City. Narnia Arts Academy cordially invites you to a Fundraising Event   Cristiana Pegoraro, piano Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 4:30pm Works by: Beethoven, Chopin, Rossini, Piazzolla, Pegoraro   The concert will raise funds for the Narnia Arts Academy scholarship program. Narnia Arts Academy is a not-for-profit organization offering International Summer Training Programs in music, dance, Italian language and culture in Narni, Italy. www.narniaartsacademy.com   This event will be held at the home of Francesca and Michele Verga, … [Continue reading...]

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PLEASE COME AND SEE THE AMAZING NITA WHITAKER ON MARCH 24TH AT 7PM AT THE TRIAD.

March 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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I would be happy to arrange your tickets for an evening that you will love. Groomed in gospel, trained in opera, honed in pop, Nita’s voice is a remarkable instrument that defies limitations. Pulling all these elements together, Nita has found a beautiful blend of music that soothes the soul on this her latest CD Life Stories, showcasing her songwriting and producing abilities as well. With a vibrant and dynamic stage presence that is unequaled, Nita is comfortable singing in any setting, from an intimate club to the arena stages. She has sung with Andrea Bocelli and often travels with Multi-Grammy winner David Foster as his featured artist, and her performances invariably end in standing ovations. She has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Faith … [Continue reading...]

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Help Micheal Castaldo Win $10K on Artistsignal

March 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Vote for "Micheal Castaldo" on @artistsignal. Help me win $10,000 to promote our next CD. https://artistsignal.com/referrer/129547 In January and February we ranked at #3. We certainly hope we can win it in March. We've been battling it out with another leading competitor jockeying for the top spot. Listen to his music, read his bio and check out who has the best rewards and then decide :) Can you help us? This competition will end on in 13 days (March 31st.) We hope you can vote as often as you can. In fact join us for a vote surge today at 12PM EST.   Thanks again for your enthusiasm and support. Cheers, Micheal … [Continue reading...]

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