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| It Ain't Heavy, It's My Crown Michael Shinafelt |
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| Happy Birthday Traci! Traci Lords |
That's correct peeps the one and only Traci Lords turns the big five-oh today. Can you believe it?! So what's an Icon to do for her 50th? Why give her fans what they want most. New music and more Traci!
MS: Happy 50th, welcome to the tribe, how does it feel to be Fabulous & Fifty?
MS: I wanted to tell you my sister's Birthday is the day after yours and she will be turning 50 as well.TL: How funny! Tell that Taurus woman that I wish her a very Happy Birthday!!!!
TL: I really appreciate and love my fans.... without them there is no audience. They have given me so much of their attention over the years and they have been relentless in their pleas for new music. But it’s been difficult for me to wrap my brain around. Thing is I love to write and record but I’m not in a band and I don’t consider myself an amazing singer. I’m more of a vocal stylist. Having said that, I’m excited to be collaborating with different people this year. I’m in an exploring stage.TL: I’m celebrating my 50th over the next year! I’m going to do 5 things I’ve never done before. All of which must somehow terrify me! I’ll be traveling a lot, recording more music and really savoring time with my husband and my little boy! He’s growing up so fast and I love that I haven’t missed ANY of it. And yes, I will eat the cake.
MS: It's your party, what made you decide to gift your fans with the new single "Come Alive?"
TL: "Come Alive" is about surrendering to what you ache for. When I write, I try to paint a picture. This story is really about the 17 year old Traci who created an ultra ego to dominate men and make her world okay. It’s about being out of control ( Control has always been my obsession! I am a Taurus!!!!). but somehow finding power while flailing. It’s about the stories we tell ourselves to deal with the shit life hands us. You know surviving.
MS: Tell me what inspired the song.
MS: Well I really like it. Are you planning a video for it? (Can I be in it?)
TL: My Line at Pinup Girl is doing fantastic! I’ve had such an amazing time working with Laura Byrnes and my team. There’s so much creatively that’s going on in fashion right now. And I have several new pieces due out for summer that are truly classic vintage must have staples. Also, season 2 of our hilarious comedy series Swedish Dicks is landing on Pop TV this July 26. My character Jane McKinney is dressed head to toe in original Pinup Girl designs. We will be releasing the Jane collection as the show airs!
MS: What's the latest 411 on your Pin-Up Girl clothing line.
MS: Tell me one thing that you want for your Birthday that money can't buy.TL: Tomorrow
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| Elder Bitches in the Driver's Seat Me & Traci |
MS: Invite some famous people to celebrate Fabulous Fifty with you living or not, who would they be?
MS: Any exciting acting gigs coming up?
TL: Season 2 of Swedish Dicks airs July 26 on Pop TV and my new indie film Steam Room Stories will start playing the festivals this Fall. 💋
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| 35 Years & Still On Fire! Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo |
As you all know I am a HUGE fan of Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, OK, carry on... The ferocious duo Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo just wrapped up a busy week promoting their 35th Anniversary Tour DVD and CD with stops in New York city where not only did they knock out live appearances on CBS This Morning,FOX News and CNBC but also taped an hour long interview for AXS "The Big Interview With Dan Rather," which is scheduled to air on July 21st. In addition the pair sat down with Fox 411 and ABC News. The tour continued through New Jersey, Texas, Louisiana and Tennessee where they played the Ryman Auditorium, and were interviewed by RollingStone.com. The story features a debut video clip from the DVD's live show encore featuring the breakthrough hit "Heartbreaker" and the Johnny Cash classic "Ring of Fire." The hour-long interview special with Rather explores the couple’s musical and personal partnership which began in 1979 and continues today. In addition to 35 year professional partnership the couple has been married since 1981. "It was great to share with Dan our story," said Neil about the Rather interview. “He really took the time to explore our partnership and understand how we have worked together to create music, but we were also able to talk about all the other aspects of our partnership personal and professional. It's not all about the music there is so much more to who we are." The night after New York the couple played to a packed house at the "Mother Church of Country Music," The Ryman Auditorium. The dynamic duo rocked the house with a set that included several of their biggest hits but also included the encore of their breakthrough "Heartbreaker" and the Johnny Cash classic “Ring of Fire." "We often close our shows with "Heartbreaker" and "Ring of Fire," said Pat. "It was amazing to play have a chance to do that on the same stage where Johnny Cash once played. Our interview with RollingStone.com took place earlier in the day backstage, so I'm happy to have them debuting our live video clip from our live 35th Anniversary Concert DVD/CD with the article." The Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: The 35th Anniversary Tour CD/DVD can be purchased from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/35th-anniversary-tour-live/id983038975 or Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/35th-Anniversary-Tour-plus-DVD/dp/B00V84Q16E/. The 35th Anniversary tour continues through October. 35th Anniversary Tour Schedule (more dates to come) May 21 – Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino May 23 – Orlando, FL @ WMMO Downtown Concert Series June 26 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest June 27 – Lawrenceburg, IN @ Hollywood Casino - Lawrenceburg Event Center June 30 – Newport News, VA @ CNU Ferguson Center for the Arts July 01 – Durham, NC @ The Carolina Theatre July 03 – Salamanca, NY @ Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel -Seneca Events Center July 04 – Mount Pocono, PA @ Mount Airy Casino Resort -- Sherman Summer Stage July 05 – Ridgefield, CT @ The Ridgefield Playhouse July 07 – Verona, NY @ Turning Stone Resort Casino – Showroom July 8 – Washington DC @ Warner Theatre July 10 – Lowell, MA @ Boarding House Park July 11 – New York, NY @ Edison Ballroom July 13 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Meijer Gardens Amphitheater July 14 – Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at the Heights July 16 – Louisville, KY @ Brown Theatre July 17 - Robinsonville, MS @ Horseshoe Tunica - Bluesville July 18 – Lake Charles, LA @ Golden Nugget Lake Charles July 20 – San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center For the Performing Arts July 21 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues July 23 – El Paso, TX @ Plaza Theatre Performing Arts July 24 – Sahuarita, AZ @ Desert Diamond Casino July 25 – Laughlin, NV @ The Edgewater Casino Resort July 28 – Livermore, CA @ Wente Vineyards July 29 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery July 31 - Santa Rosa, CA @ Wells Fargo Center For the Arts Aug 01 – Monterey, CA @ Golden State Theatre Aug 02 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Aug 06 – Costa Mesa, CA @ Pacific Amphitheatre Aug 07 – Thousand Oaks, CA @ Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Aug 11 – Apple Valley, MN @ Minnesota Zoo Aug 12 – Moorhead, MN @ Bluestem Center for the Arts Aug 13 - Bismarck, MD @ Bismarck Events Center Aug 15 - Edmonton, AB, Canada @ Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawre Aug 16 - Calgary, AB, Canada @ Grey Eagle Resort and Casino Aug 19 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre Aug 21 – Chandler, AZ @ Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Aug 22 – Lancaster, CA @ Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Aug 25 – Turlock, CA @ Turlock Community Theatre Aug 26 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Aug 28 – Boise, ID @ Western Idaho Fairgrounds Aug 29 – Manson, WA @ Mill Bay Casino Deep Water Aug 31 – Monroe, WA @ Evergreen State Fairgrounds Sep 02 – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Pacific National Exhibition Sep 03 – Salem, OR @ L.B. Day Amphitheatre Sep 04 – Jacksonville, OR @ Britt Pavilion Sep 06 – Palmer, AK @ Alaska State Fair |
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| Love Is A Battlefield: Pat Benater & Neil Giraldo |
Tune in or be square...
One of music’s most successful couples Pat Benatar and Neil “Spyder” Giraldo head to New York City to promote a music and personal milestone. The couple will be making live appearances, on Tuesday, May 12th, on “CBS This Morning,” the popular Fox News Channel mid-day show “Outnumbered” and CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” to discuss the recent release of the CD/DVD set, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: The 35th Anniversary Tour. The iconic pair started their professional and personal relationship more than 35 years ago when they collaborated on Benatar’s debut album and have worked together ever since. They went on to marry in 1982. The 14-track commemorative package features their greatest and groundbreaking hits including, “Love is a Battlefield,”, "Promises In The Dark," “We Belong,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Shadows of the Night” and “Heartbreaker.” “Thirty-five years ago, "Heartbreaker" was the catalyst for it all,” says Pat Benatar. "It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed. We’re excited to be celebrating this personal and musical milestone.” "From the very beginning our chemistry was undeniable," remarks Neil Giraldo. "And to this day it is the driving force behind everything we do. We feed off each other and it’s been an incredible collaboration from the start." Currently the couple is crisscrossing the country, touring in celebration of an impressive 35-year run. The duo has sold over 25-million albums, won four Grammy Awards and three American Music Awards. Together, Benatar and Giraldo, have 19 Top 40 singles and multiple Top 10 singles. Neil Giraldo’s impressive back catalog includes more than 100 songs written, produced, arranged and recorded for Benatar along with hits he helped create for John Waite, Rick Springfield and Kenny Loggins, Steve Forbert, The Del Lords, Beth Hart and countless other artists. The renowned multi-instrumentalist has been featured in various publications, including Guitar World, Gold Mine and Guitar Aficionado as one of the most talented rock musicians of all-time. The Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: The 35th Anniversary Tour CD/DVD can be purchased from: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/35th-anniversary-tour-live/id98303897. Fans can also pre-order the set at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/35th-Anniversary-Tour-plus-DVD/dp/B00V84Q16E/. For more information, visit: www.benatargiraldo.com. |
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| Pat & Neil K-I-S-S-I-N-G! |
| She sings the songs, and he plays them. Along the way, the union of Pat Benatar and Neil “Spyder” Giraldo has become one of the most successful in music history, and their legacy continues to be celebrated across the globe. The couple is kicking off their 35th Anniversary Tour on April 10 in Jackson, California. Cities listed among the North American concert series include Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Albany, Hampton Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Durham, and many more. The rock duo’s exceptional journey began with their debut album, In The Heat of The Night. They would soon grace the cover of Rolling Stone, and make history with the hit single “You Better Run,” which gave them the distinction of being the first female vocalist and the first guitar player featured on MTV. In 1981, Giraldo began co-producing the pair’s recording sessions, starting with Precious Time.By the end of 1982, they were married in a Hawaiian ceremony. “Thirty-five years ago, "Heartbreaker" was the catalyst for it all,” says Pat Benatar. "It’s hard to believe that so much time has passed. We’re excited to be celebrating this personal and musical milestone. The tour should be an incredible, shared experience with the audience.” "From the very beginning our chemistry was undeniable," remarks Neil Giraldo. "This is the driving force behind everything we do. After 35 years of playing together, we're looking forward to the spring and summer leg of the tour and the future, which will surely be adventurous." Benatar and Giraldo’s collection of hits include “We Belong,” “Promises In The Dark,” “Hell Is For Children,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” and “Heartbreaker.” The duo has scored two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, and three RIAA-certified Gold albums during their storied career. Benatar, a four-time Grammy Award winner, has three American Music Awards. Together, Benatar and Giraldo, have 19 Top 40 singles and multiple Top 10 singles. Neil Giraldo’s impressive back catalog includes more than 100 songs written, produced, arranged and recorded for Benatar along with hits he helped create for John Waite, Rick Springfield and Kenny Loggins, Steve Forbert, The Del Lords, Beth Hart and countless other artists. The renowned multi-instrumentalist has been featured in various publications, including Guitar World, Gold Mine and Guitar Aficionado as one of the most talented rock musicians of all-time. In addition to this year’s concert tour, fans will also be able to enjoy the couple’s much-anticipated CD/DVD package, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: The 35th Anniversary Tour, featuring 14 of their greatest hits, including “All Fired Up,” “We Live For Love,” and “Invincible.” For more information, visit: www.benatargiraldo.com. 35th Anniversary Tour Schedule (more dates to come) April 10 – Jackson, CA @ Jackson Rancheria Casino April 11 – Temecula, CA @ Pechanga Resort & Casino April 14 – San Diego, CA @ Balboa Theatre April 16 – Bakersfield, CA @ Fox Theater April 17 – Beverly Hills, CA @ Saban Theatre April 18 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino April 21 – Springfield, MO @ Gillioz Theatre April 22 – St. Charles, IL @ The Arcada Theatre April 24 – Northfield, OH @ Hard Rock Rocksino April 26 – Lancaster, PA @ American Music Theatre April 28 – Zanesville, OH @ Secrest Auditorium April 29 – Albany, NY @ Hart Theatre @ The Egg May 01 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom May 02 – Portland, ME @ Maine State Pier May 03 – Lynn, MA @ Lynn Auditorium May 05 – New Bedford, MA @ Zeiterion Performing Arts Center May 06 – Englewood, NJ @ Bergen Performing Arts Center May 08 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre May 09 – Ocean City, MD @ Springfest May 10 – Morristown, NJ @ Mayo Performing Arts Center May 13 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium May 15 – Richardson, TX @ Wildflower Festival May 16 – Baton Rouge, LA @ L'Auberge Baton Rouge May 19 – Saint Petersburg, FL @ The Mahaffey May 21 – Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Jun 30 – Newport News, VA @ CNU Ferguson Center for the Arts July 01 – Durham, NC @ The Carolina Theatre |
