Lanar, Pamela Cornelius and Venus Adore were all performers in Barry White: Guided by Destiny a Musical stageplay about the life of Barry White. Emmitt Thrower, the Producer of that Off Broadway show is also producing this concert. In Barry White: Guided by Destiny, he portrayed the unforgettable “Ali”. The Concert will feature Instrumentals by the “Kingsters Unlimited Love Band’, Hit songs like “High Steppin” by the Love Unlimited Singers and of course Lanar singing some of your favorite Barry White tunes like “Practice What You Preach”, “The First My Last My Everything”, “Let the Music Play” as well as a surprise Duet originally performed by Barry White and Glodean White. A day of Love songs, Dance tunes and an incredible dancing exhibition that takes you back and brings you to the future.

Ticket Price Info:
$40.00 in advance
$47.50 at the door
$35.00 Student, Senior, Groups
Order Tickets By Phone:
212-352-3101
online www.theatermania.com
Groups 917 716-6635
The Times Square Arts Center
300 West 43rd Street
5th floor Off Bway Theater
New York, NY 10036

On Saturday, August 23rd, 2008, at Club Soda in Montreal, Quebec, a collaboration of Canadian musicians joined forces with Confront Magazine to help create awareness for the charity ((( MAPMUSIC ))) – Musicians Against Parkinson’s founded by diagnosed Parkinson musician Robbie Tucker.

The event included performances by upcoming Canadian artists Arthur Kall, Monday Rose, Polar Eyes, The Hot Streak, La Confrerie and The New Cities as well as presentations by MapMusic founder, Robbie Tucker, Craig Buntin (currently the Canadian Pairs bronze medalist ranked 6th in the world) and MusiquePlus VJ Mathieu Marcotte.

The benefit’s main goal was to create strong awareness to all those in attendance and to educate that Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just affect the elderly but young adults and children.

“I was really pleased with the turn out and the generosity shown by all. It was a great cause and it was a privilege for our event as producers to be an Awareness Concert for MapMusic. We can’t wait to do it again.” Says Confront Editor Angel Karmazenuk.

The involvement of the music community and grateful work by the band The Hot Streak behind the scenes in aiding MAPMUSIC & Confront Magazine is highly appreciated.

Many music fans walked into the event uneducated of the disease and the common notion that Parkinson’s is a disease that causes shaking in the elderly. But as the night proceeded, the over 300 music fans of all ages walked away with a better understanding of Parkinson’s symptoms and effects as they were informed throughout the night by the many members of MAPMUSIC.

ABOUT: Canadian musician, Robbie Tucker, began 2008 with a promise. He pledged to create an organization to aid in his fight against Parkinson’s disease; and through this organization, to raise $1,000,000.00 to help others who are living with the illness.

MapMusic (((Musicians Against Parkinson’s))) aims to accomplish the following:

- Educate and change the way people think about Parkinson’s
- Help in Finding a cure
- Assist and motivate individuals living with Parkinson’s

MapMusic founder, Robbie Tucker, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 28. Now 31 years old, the musician is fully aware that there might come a time when his disease will permanently prevent him from performing live music. So now, with his medicated 2nd chance, he is pushing himself and his re?established abilities to the limit to avoid any future musical loss.

Craig Buntin, currently the Canadian Pairs bronze medalist, ranked 6th in the world has joined forces with MapMusic ((( Musicians Against Parkinson’s ))) to aide in the fight against Parkinson’s. Craig represented Canada at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and, in addition to winning three Canadian National Pairs titles, has been an international competitor for ten years. His mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years ago. This is not only his way of helping his mom, but all those affected with Parkinson’s.

Contact: Jon Asher – Music Publicist
514-581-5780 – ashermedia@gmail.com

MapMusic Official Website

Confront Magazine

When: Thursday July 10th 2008 at 9pm

Where: Sneaky Dee’s, Toronto, On

Toronto Is Ready To Rock For Humanity

Rock For Humanity, a registered non-profit organization will be  hosting an evening concert at Sneaky Dee’s on July 10th, 2008 as part of their annual concert tour in support Street Health Toronto.

Featuring, “Dead City Citizens” (Kitchener), “Fifty Stars Anger” (Montreal), “Stop Drop n Skank” (Toronto), and “P.D.H” (Guelph), 100% of the proceeds goes directly to providing street level medical assistance to the homeless community of Toronto.

In Toronto, over 30,000 people check into homeless shelters at least once every year. 5000 of those people being children, and this figure is growing exponentially. People on the street are  dying at an astonishing rate of between 2 and 4 every week and their average age is only a mere  46 years old. Even If someone is “lucky” enough to find a bed in one of the few shelters in  Toronto that person faces mass overcrowding, tuberculosis, lice and a significantly increased threat of violence

Rock For Humanity is determined to bring homelessness to its knees through their music based  events. Born out of a love of music and a passion for change, Rock For Humanity was created 5 years ago as a way for two 18 year old kids (at the time) to bring awareness to a growing national  disaster.

“We love what we do and we love who we do it for,” says Jordan Howard, Co-founder of RFH. “We refuse to be known as the passive generation and it’s amazing to see the amount of people that truly care in this city. A few years ago I was in doubt, but now I see that there is actually a lot  of hope”.

Rock For Humanity has grown from back room a bar endeavor to taking centre stage at some of Toronto’s most elite and famous concert venues. They have held concerts in every major city  from Windsor to Ottawa and have raised thousands of dollars in support of their cause.

On July 10th Rock For Humanity will take centre stage yet again for its biggest and best concert to date. Tickets are available at the door for $5.00 and the event is 19 plus.

For more information please visit:

Rock For Humanity Official Website

Myspace

7-Time JUNO Nominated R&B/Neo-Soul singer Lorraine Reid has been invited to perform at the Montreal Reggae Festival on July 12, 2008. Known to many for her work with the dance group Temperance, Lorraine will be performing songs from her debut solo album “Lessons Learned,” to be released this summer. Lorraine is also scheduled to play the Michigan Reggae Festival this coming August.

Montreal Reggae Festival
July 12, 2008 12pm – 8pm
“Loto-Quebec” Stage
Old Port of Montreal
http://www.montrealreggaefest.com

The Montreal Reggae Fest’ has ranked among the top annual festivals held in Montreal each year. The 3-day weekend-long event is by far the largest of its kind in Canada, currently attracts over 30,000 people with fans traveling from across the globe to attend.

Lorraine Reid pours her soul into the mic every time she steps on stage to sing. While recording dance music for Temperance, Lorraine’s heart as always been with soul and rhythm and blues. Lorraine attributes her unique vocal style to the influences of Billie Holiday, Sade, Sarah Vaughan and Whitney Houston and primarily enjoys listening to vocal jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae. While with Temperance, Lorraine achieved many successes on top of her Juno Nominations, including six top ten singles on the Canadian National Dance Chart and a Much Music Video Award for Best Dance Video. She also toured extensively throughout North America, the U.K. and Europe.

http://www.musicdish.net/lorrainereid/
http://www.myspace.com/lorrainereid

Duo Karen YOUNG & Eric AUCLAIR :: ElectroBeatniks will soon fly to London, UK for a showcase presentation of its upcoming CD at London Calling 2008. This first international invitation for the Duo puts us in such joy, we decided to invite fans and friends to a pre-London Calling Concert this Thursday June 12th at 8:00pm at Montreal’s Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur.

Duo Karen YOUNG & Eric AUCLAIR :: ElectroBeatniks is presently closing in on final production stage of it s first CD at Montreal’s Karisma Studio. This very unique musical project-jazz electro croos generation & genre – CD’s launch will surely raise lots of attention. Meanwhile, it is with great pleasure that Karen and Eric accepted CIRPA’s invitation – Canadian Independent Record Production Association – to showcase, as part of the first Canadian delegation at London Calling, to representatives of the UK and international live and recording music programmers participating to this important international music event.

Duo YOUNG & AUCLAIR :: ElectroBeatniks is the first of Karen’s projects bearing only her lyrics. The Duo also co-wrote 100% of all its music, while Eric Auclair is credited for 200% of the sampling and sound treatment. As always with Karen, this is great fusion. But the most interesting aspect of their achievement lies in their cross genre&generation fusion. This, from last year’s Roseq tour programme, is how their concert is presented.

Duo YOUNG & AUCLAIR :: ElectroBeatniks – A true live performance. With Karen Young’s signature, you can be certain it is great. Voice and double bass in duo is a favorite jazz combo. Here it comes with a +: Eric AUCLAIR’s sampling-pre-recorded and live. Powerful and rich or lace-like textures are used as sound-track to Karen’s crystal-clear voice and poetic songs. Electro-Beatniks, the title to this Duo concert and upcoming CD brings their jazz into the 21st century. Original songs, the incomparable voice of Karen YOUNG and the flowing bass lines of Eric AUCLAIR.

From songs to jazz, improv to sampling, and Ars Nova to slam. This exquisite concert is not to be missed!

Date / Time : Thursday June 12th, 2008 ; 8H00 pm.
Venue : Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur
Address : 100, Sherbrooke East , Montreal

Tickets : Articulée 514 844-2172, 1 866 844-2172
18,50 $ ; 23,50 $; 35,50$
Thanks to CALQ-Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec and Sodec for their support.

www.karenyoung.org
www.agentB.org

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – They’re dark and intense. Frontman is covered with tattoos. They play blistering heavy metal laced with throat-scalding vocals and string-shedding guitar. And they sing songs about : Gorbachev?

America has never seen a rock band quite like ANJ, which will be hitting U.S. shores imminently for a summer tour. Fronted by captivating frontman and mastermind Anatoly Zhuravlev (AKA ANJ), the band describes itself as “Megadeth after five bottles of Russian vodka” – and indeed, the group’s sonic attack stands up to the most celebrated American metal.

But ANJ lacks the gloomy self-seriousness that characterizes much of the genre, citing “Slavic folklore” as an influence alongside Metallica; listeners accustomed to the cold-fish attitudes of mainstream metal-mongers will find ANJ a delicious blast of Russian caviar. Indeed, they’re closer in spirit to the satirical animated band Dethklok from Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim series Metalocalypse. This is largely due to Anatoly’s Eastern charm, self-aware humor and flair for storytelling, which make ANJ’s songs about as animated as live action can be. The indefatigable performer is also a filmmaker, and is currently preparing an action-suspense flick.

The band recently traveled to Los Angeles to record their song “Gorbachev” in English, assisted by producer John Travis (Kid Rock, Buckcherry), guitarist Levon Sultanian and drummer Roy Mayorga. The video was directed by comedy ace Tom Stern, known for his work on such series as Crank Yankers, The Man Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and That’s My Bush.

In addition to its lead singer’s cocky, compelling theatricality, ANJ features the frenetic fretwork of prodigy guitarist Oleg Izotov. The Moscow-born axeman began playing at 13; by 16 he was a busy session musician. He later took first prize at the all-Russian “Mnogolikaya Gitara” (”Multifaced Guitar”) contest, as well as the “School of Rock” showdown organized by Russian MTV and the East-West company. In 2005, Oleg became Russia’s first and only endorser of Schecter guitars.

Formed in 2003, ANJ gave its first performance at a local MTV studio – and though the network’s producers expected pop-rock, the band quickly unleashed its amp-melting barrage. They soon gathered a rabid local following, fueled by the hit ballad “The First Night.” Their debut disc, Under an Intent Target, followed in short order. In 2005 they mounted their first international tour, beginning at the MetalMania fest in Katowice, Poland, and concluding (after an eight-month, scorched-earth campaign) at Moscow’s Luzhinski Arena. Eastern Europe quickly fell before their onslaught, and they’ve subsequently been welcomed as such metal and biker gatherings as Krasnogorsk Open Air, Friday 13th fest, Hail To Russia fest and Victory Fest.

ANJ represented Russia at 2006’s Finnish Metal Expo in Helsinki and at 2007’s Download in the UK.
http://www.myspace.com/anjkill

As part of the partnership, TiBConcerts has developed a white label concert listing for the Mi2N site (http://musicdish.tibconcerts.com/), publishing over 20,000 events from 33,000 venues across 7,000 cities. In the spirit of it’s own ‘open submission’ policy, Mi2N will encourage artists and promoters to submit event listings to TiBConcerts.com, particularly through prominent placement in its daily newsletters.

In turn, MusicDish has developed a white label newswire for the TiBConcerts.com site (http://www.mi2n.com/tibconcerts/), providing its 500,000 monthly concert fans with the coverage of the indie music scene as well as search, news submission and RSS functionalities. The newswire will also be available through TiBConcerts’ white label listings for two of the top three Canadian web portals increasing Mi2N’s reach to over 85% of the Canadian music traffic.

TiBConcerts.com joins a growing network of associated music websites carrying MusicDish’s private label newswires, including:
- Berlin-based music conference Popkomm;
- communities such as Music Gorilla and Indie-Music;
- digital distributors BFM Digital and UK-based Kerascene Music;
- Canadian booking agency Paquin Entertainment Group;
to name a few. For more information on MusicDish newswires, visit http://musicdish.net/net/newswire/

MusicDish, LLC has been at the forefront of the digital music sector, publishing some of the industry’s leading music magazine, including MusicDish.com and Mi2N.com, as well as dynamic white label content solutions. MusicDish also offers artist development and label management support, combining saturated online marketing with business networking and consulting.
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While the digital music revolution rages on, some simple truths remain; no one can steal a live show, download a band, or torrent the experience of being front row at the best show in town. Live concerts connect the fans with the bands and TiBconcerts is the matchmaker. TiBConcerts is the largest online concert listing service for both mainstream shows and independent artists and music. We reach millions concert fans every month due to our extensive and up to date index of local/regional concerts and distribution partners. We make it easy (and free) for local bands to submit their own listings. Our mission is two fold; to help local bands increase their online exposure and go beyond their immediate neighbourhood; and to expose fans to independent local talent.
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Producer: Dino Maddalone (Winner of 4 LA Music Awards, 12 GMA Dove Nominations), with recording artists featured: Gregg Wright (guitarist for Michael Jackson, Mick Fleetwood, Greg Allman), Billy Meza, Jimbo Ross (string artist for American Idol, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, P. Diddy, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page), Nika Stein-Ross (Cello & strings for American Idol band, Earth Wind & Fire, Academy Awards),Dig Lewis (Bass player for John Mellencamp, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Boz Skaggs), Al Salas (percussionist for Brother Johnson), and Leslie Stoddard (Award winning guitarist and Nominated for ‘best debut album’ at LA Music Awards) among other music celebrities featured at this live performance album event,

Tuesday June 3rd, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. PDT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – M Bar of Hollywood will be packed to capacity for the highly anticipated debut album release event by London recording artist Kris Searle. This is “Brit-Pop/Rock at its finest”, Blasting tracks with enormous melodies and shout-out-loud lyrics played by Kris and his incredible star studded band. This music will have you leaving the performance wanting more! Kris’ band boasts some of the finest musicians in the business, and his album truly has platinum potential! Music industry professionals, press, recording agents and members of the music world are cordially invited to attend this complimentary live performance event featuring the music from Kris Searle’s exciting new album ‘Slowly Diabolical’ releasing on his independent label ‘Inspire U’ Records June 3rd 2008.

About Kris Searle: Media from the UK to LA are raving! “His music draws from life experiences and projects raw emotion, a refreshing break from all the futile pap that fills much of today’s pop charts.” Attitude Magazine, England. “Sensitive and engaging”, is how BBC Radio describes British-born singer-songwriter Kris Searle’s music as UK audiences would like to claim the fast-rising talent as theirs alone. Kris, now recording and showcasing in Southern California, is rapidly building a career that’s also attracting the interests of Los Angeles’ own music industry heavyweights. “Honest and introspective songs from the heart, a voice from the soul, and a sound that appeals to a broad audience.” Greg Bennett, premier designer Samick/Greg Bennett Guitars.

This celebrity attended power packed Rock/ Pop evening will have a full host bar & food, $10 minimum. You will have the opportunity to meet Kris Searle personally and purchase his signed new to be released album ‘Slowly Diabolical’. This is a ‘not to be missed’ music history event, reservations are not required but recommended if coming with a group or party, contact: For bookings Call: 323-856-0036 M Bar is a private music show case located at: 1253 Vine Street Hollywood, CA – 90038 between Santa Monica and Sunset blvds.,Valet Parking is available, doors open at 7:00pm

www.krissearle.com

The “Plácido Domingo 40th Anniversary Gala Concert” To Air Exclusively on HDNet Sunday, June 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET

Network to present special concert event in full 1080i HD and 5.1 surround sound

(DALLAS) Broad General Director Plácido Domingo will take the LA Opera into homes throughout the United States as HDNet presents The Plácido Domingo 40th Anniversary Gala Concert on Sunday, June 1 at 8:00pm (eastern daylight time) with an encore presentation at 11:00pm ET to accommodate West Coast prime time. The concert celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the superstar tenor’s first professional appearances in Los Angeles and features arias and duets sung by Mr. Domingo and the internationally acclaimed soprano Patricia Racette. The concert is led by LA Opera Music Director James Conlon, conducting the LA Opera Orchestra.

“Opera is an art form for everyone, and HDNet is helping us to capture this experience for music lovers throughout the United States,” said Mr. Domingo. “Long before television existed, opera was the popular form of entertainment bringing theatre to the masses, so it’s exciting and ironic that we now can use television to bring opera music back to the public.”

“This is an exciting new development for LA Opera and an important continuation of our commitment to bringing opera to all audiences,” said LA Opera’s Chairman and CEO, Marc I. Stern. “The special HDNet presentation, combined with this season’s Great Performances telecast of our production of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, our recent DVD releases of both Mahagonny and our production of La Traviata, as well as the coming second season of our ‘LA Opera on Air’ broadcasts locally on KUSC and nationally and internationally on WFMT and XM Satellite Radio, truly enable the Company to reach out to a large and enthusiastic audience around the world.”

“The Plácido Domingo 40th Anniversary Gala is a perfect addition to the outstanding programming that HDNet has to offer,” added Mark Cuban, President and Co-Founder of HDNet. “Plus, our presentation of this concert in full 1080i high definition and 5.1 surround sound will let our viewers feel as if they are actually in the audience instead of in their own homes.”

About HDNet
HDNet (www.hd.net) provides viewers with the best in original comedy, drama, news, sports and music programming.

HDNet is your exclusive, high definition home for popular, critically acclaimed original programming, including television’s only HD news feature programs “HDNet World Report,” “Dan Rather Reports” featuring legendary journalist Dan Rather and “NASA on HDNet” (presenting live shuttle launches through 2010). HDNet presents championship sports coverage featuring the National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, the NASCAR Camping World Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup re-broadcasts, boxing and premiere Mixed Martial Arts from “HDNet Fights;” behind-the-scenes sports news with “Inside the NHL” and “Inside MMA;” groundbreaking music programming with the HDNet Concert Series featuring leading artists and bands including Coldplay, Gwen Stefani, Black Eyed Peas and more; entertaining and irreverent lifestyle programming including “Deadline!,” “Art Mann Presents,” and “Get Out!” HDNet is also the exclusive high definition home to the critically acclaimed and award winning programs such as the Emmy Award winning “Arrested Development,” “The Black Donnellys,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Dead Like Me,” “Smallville” and the hit BBC series “Torchwood.”

HDNet Movies features a wide selection of major studio theatrical releases – all uncut, unedited, and appearing in their original aspect ratio so that HDNet Movies viewers get the best possible home theater experience.

Only HDNet Movies’ exclusive “Sneak Previews” bring feature films to viewers before they premiere in theaters! Some of the HDNet Movies “Sneak Previews” have included the Academy Award nominated “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” Toronto Film Festival nominee “The War Within,” and “Bubble,” the first of six movies by acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh and produced exclusively for HDNet Films. Other featured films include “Cashback,” written and produced by Sean Ellis, “Broken English,” from Zoe Cassavetes, starring Gena Rowlands, Parker Posey, Drea de Matteo and Griffin Dunne, the critically acclaimed “Redacted” directed by Brian De Palma, and most recently, “Flawless,”starring Michael Caine and Demi Moore. Upcoming “Sneak Previews” include “Quid Pro Quo,” starring Nick Stahl and Vera Farmiga, and “Finding Amanda” starring Matthew Broderick and Brittany Snow, “Red” starring Brian Cox, “Special” starring Michael Rapaport, “Great Buck Howard” starring: Colin Hanks, John Malkovich and Tom Hanks, “Harlem Aria” starring Damon Wayans and “Humboldt County” starring Fairuza Balk, Peter Bogdanovich & Frances Conroy.

Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Bright House Networks, Charter Communications, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. For more information visit www.hd.net

About the LA Opera
Currently celebrating its 22nd season, Los Angeles Opera has become, under the leadership of Plácido Domingo, the nation’s fourth largest opera company and a renowned producer of works from the classical and contemporary repertoires. The coming 2008/09 season will be one of the most ambitious and exciting seasons in LA Opera history, with seven new productions, the U.S. premiere of Howard Shore’s The Fly, the return of several of the Company’s landmark productions and the history-making launch of a new production of Wagner’s epic Ring cycle, a first for Los Angeles.

Yes they got…Long Hair!!!!…Bell Bottoms!!!!…Fat Riffs!!!!…Soulful Vocals!!!!… Backbeat Drums!!!!…Big Blues Bass!!!!…Unforgetable Hooks!!!!… Kickass Live Rock n Roll Shows!!!!!!!!!

Rock Music, Alive N’ Kickin’ in the classic, forever loved, but not lost style of of Arena Rock. Stella’s Attic puts on the Show and Satisfaction is Guaranteed!

The FANS are there!!! and we know it, because we play for them night after night!

In the coming weeks we will be releasing a fresh, raw, skillfully executed E.P. Stella’s Attic is on the road to give back the community what it wants! Comprised of seasoned players, with great songwriting chops, and immeasurable stage experience, Stella’s Attic is the Group ready to Entertain any audience with an exciting, energetic Contemporary Rock Show.

Kickin off the Summer Live in New York City we’ll be starting off at R Bar on May 29th, 2008 9:30 pm… then going over to Williamsburg for a Night at the Trash Bar June 12th @ 9:30 pm and moving right into Fat Baby on the 26th of June at 8:30 pm…….So come on down and Rock with us!

Check us out at stellasattic.com or myspace.com/thescratchsessions for more info on our Record Release E.P., Tour Dates and Merchandise.

Passin’ on a whole lotta love…. Peace