Michael's Musings

Who's Your Leather Daddy Zombie?
Michael Shinafelt

"For no mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller" - Vincent Price, Michael Jackson's Thriller

Being this is my last column before Halloween I made an executive decision to try to make this a horrific experience for you ghouls.

The hardest part of that decision was what kind of a Halloween image of myself to post. I've exhausted my take on Satan, sent in my clowns one too many times. Bingo! I got it. With The Walking Dead having premiered last week I decided to Zombie myself by using the photo of taken of moi as a Leather Daddy Vampire when I was on the Here TV show "The Lair" and transforming myself into a Leather Daddy Zombie.

Cheers to all you Walking Dead fans of which I am not one. Zombies don't really put a tingle in my spine, but I would always be up to play one, moving on down into the ground...

Dear Mark Wahlberg: God does not forgive one for showing a prosthetic penis

Brian Moylan over at Vulture does the best recaps of American Horror Story IMHOP on the WWW They are insightful, not to mention witty. Don't believe me here is a link to his coverage of this week's episode: http://www.vulture.com/2017/10/ahs-cult-season-7-episode-8-winter-of-our-discontent.html

Congratulations to Mike Clifford who wrapped the video and laid the track for his rendition of The Christmas Song landing November 15th - you know "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire"...visit Mike here: https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6

Rick Springfield, Rick Springfield, Rick Springfield on American Horror Story: Cult. If you saw it, you get it.

It is with great sadness that I announce that Myself & Maresa Wickham were the death of "hard" in Jessica's spin class at Gold's Gym Hollywood...R.I.P.

Do you buy all your murder weapons at Home Depot? God you're butch

The Taco Bell crispy chicken quesadilla, it really is as disgustingly good as it looks!

WTF am I doing for Halloween? Why hitting Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA like I do every year with my buddy Scott Jacobs in tow. Tradition Rulz!

Gotta love auto-correct. It told my niece Shauna Waters I "banged" Freeform's The Bold Type recently instead of "binged" it. Disturbing.

Pumpkin Carving 101

Now that is how you carve a pumpkin!

"October's awesome because you can buy a cart full of candy, tons of alcohol, a hockey mask, a chainsaw, and 54 industrial sized trash bags and the cashier won't even look at you weird" - Krista Allen 

Halloween costume recommends? A turban and some make-up

"I am the pumpkin king!" - Jack Skellington, The Nightmare Before Christmas 

Recently I saw Halloween II was on AMC. Nostalgia set in to see Jamie Lee Curtis square off with Michael Myers in a horror movie from my youth. It turned out to be the Rob Zombie version. Yes, I felt like Charlie Brown "I got a rock."

Face your fears and follow me on social media at:
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Stay Tuned, With Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Love Is A Battlefield: Pat Benater & Neil Giraldo

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Set to Appear on CBS This Morning, Fox News Channel’s “Outnumbered” and CNBC’s “Closing Bell”
on May 12th to Promote Their 35th Anniversary DVD/CD Release
 

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.

Celebrating 35! Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Pat & Neil K-I-S-S-I-N-G!

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo to Embark on 35th Anniversary Tour 

Concerts Set to Launch on April 10

Happy 35th anniversary you two! I have seen this dynamic duo on tour many times and can't wait to see them again! Most notably when they played Long Beach Pride two years in a row and Ms. Benatar addressed the audience and spoke about her gay brother who had passed away...very touching. Go Pat & Neil!

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