For Immediate Release: "Bless This Mess" Prima Donna On Tour

Prima Donna set to tour on "Bless This Mess" Kicking off at SXSW March 15th  "Packed with pop hooks and preening attitude, Bless This Mess is sinfully delicious." - Michael Toland, THE BIG TAKEOVER Call them punk, glam punk, rock n' roll... any way you cut it Prima Donna channels such influential groups such as X-Ray Spex, Ramones and Sex Pistols, as well as '70s glitter idols Mott the Hoople, T. Rex and David Bowie. But it's their sharp, concise songwriting, that separates the band from the pack and sidesteps any notions of the group simply being "retro." After extensive European and Asian touring with longtime supporters, GREEN DAY, Prima Donna were invited to record at their Oakland, CA studio with head-engineer Chris Dugan (Iggy Pop, Green Day) producing and Willie Samuels mixing. The result is "Bless This Mess" - 12 tracks of catchy, hook-laden, high-intensity Rock n' Roll! Little Steven's Underground Garage is spinning 4 tracks from the record, including "Puta, Te Amo" as the "Coolest Song Of The Week". Other influential stations have come aboard as well, including KPNT (St. Louis), WEND (Charlotte) and KROQ (Los Angeles). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Prima-Donna/54937229876 SXSW Shows: Thursday, March 15 @ Legendary White Swan - 1906 East 12th Street Set Time: 12:30am *Also on the bill, Jesse Malin Friday, March 16 @ Rusty's - 405 E 7th St Set Times: 6PM and 10PM TOUR: Mar 17, 2012 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Blue Note Mar 19, 2012 - Tulsa, OK @ Treehouse Mar 20, 2012 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Fugue Mar 22, 2012 - Kansas City, MO @ Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club Mar 23, 2012 - Clive, IA @ Bombay Bicycle Club Mar 24, 2012 - Lombard, IL @ Brauer House Mar 27, 2012 - Cleveland, OH @ Now That's Class Mar 28, 2012 - Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar Mar 29, 2012 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Melody Inn Mar 30, 2012 - Rockford, IL @ Kryponite Mar 31, 2012 - Green Bay, WI @ Crunchy Frog Apr 01, 2012 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry Apr 02, 2012 - Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium (Dempsey's Upstairs) Apr 06, 2012 - Spokane, WA @ Carr's Corner Apr 07, 2012 - Bremerton, WA @ Manette Saloon Apr 09, 2012 - Seattle, WA @ Funhouse Apr 10, 2012 - Everett, WA @ Tony V's Garage Apr 12, 2012 - Redding, CA @ Bombay's Apr 13, 2012 - Stockton, CA @ Blackwater Cafe Apr 14, 2012 - Oakland, CA @ Uptown Apr 27, 2012 - Los Angeles, CA @ Redwood Bar # # #

For Immediate Release: Merle Haggard

COUNTRY LEGEND MERLE HAGGARD
IS BACK IN ACTION AND ON THE ROAD
STARTING FEBRUARY 28
IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

MERLE HAGGARD is gearing up for the road once again after a brief illness had him sidelined for several shows. The dates which were postponed in January are being rescheduled for April and Merle’s previously booked tour with his longtime band, The Strangers, begins as planned on February 28 in Tucson, Arizona at the Fox Theatre.

“I’m feeling good and ready to get back on the bus. Thanks to all for their powerful prayers that led to my speedy recovery. I’m rehearsing with the band and looking forward to playin’ and singin’ again.”

Meanwhile, his critically acclaimed latest album, Working in Tennessee is available now.

Tour dates are as follows with more dates being added:

DATE CITY/STATE VENUE

2/28 Tucson, Arizona Fox Theatre
2/29 Anaheim, CA The Grove
3/1 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre
3/2 Laughlin, NV Edgewater Casino
3/3 Rancho Mirage, CA Agua Caliente Casino
3/5 & 3/6 Folsom, CA Three Stages at Folsom Lake College
4/11 Nashville, TN The Ryman Auditorium
4/12 Pigeon Forge, TN Country Tonite Theatre
4/13 Florence, IN Ballerra Casino & Resort
4/14 Greensboro, NC War Memorial Auditorium
4/15 Columbia, SC The Township Auditorium
4/16 Annapolis, MD Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
4/17 Shippensburg, PA The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
4/19 Torrington, CT Warner Theatre
4/20 Portsmouth, NH The Music Hall
4/21 Atlantic City, NJ Harrah’s Atlantic City-The Concert Venue
4/22 Springfield, OH Clark State Performing Arts Center
4/25 Macon, GA Macon City Auditorium
4/26 Paducah, KY Four Rivers Center
4/27 Lula, MS Isle of Capri Casino

www.merlehaggard.com

10 Random Thoughts: Eric Himan

Eric Himan is a musician whose star is on the rise. The crooner of such popular songs as "Gonna Make It Work," "Little Boy Blue" & "Dust” is about to release a concert DVD “Under The Ink”- which refers to amongst other things, Eric’s many tattoos.

This writer had the pleasure of catching Mr. Himan in concert at Room 5 in Los Angeles, CA recently on what ended up being the evening of Whitney Houston’s passing.

OK, Eric, the time has come for your 10 Random Thoughts…

MS: It was great to finally catch a show of yours at Room 5, I have heard about you for a while, it was a great gig!

EH: Thank you.

MS: How wild it happened to fall on the evening of Whitney Houston’s death.

EH: Yeah, it was nice to come on stage though and do something in her honor considering it was something that was on every body’s mind.

MS: Ready to get random?

EH: Sure!

MS: Tulsa, OK

EH: Indie

MS: Psychology

EH: Mathematical

MS: Thumbcrown Records

EH: Eric Himan

Photo: Jeremy Charles

MS: Fort Walton Beach, FL

EH: The Beach

MS: Madonna

EH: Timeless

MS: Whitney Houston

EH: Sad

MS: Tattoos

EH: Expansive

MS: Pride

EH: Proud

MS: Performing

EH: Live

MS: Under The Ink

EH: Tender

MS: Oh, Eric that was soooooo random.

EH: Ha!

Get under Eric’s ink more at: www.erichiman.com
“Under The Ink” is out on DVD March 6th

"Geek Out"! Geeks - The Musical

They're here, They're ....uh, Geeks, get used to it! I hereby declare, March 1st 2012 shall forever go down in Theatre History as the premiere of: "Geeks - The Musical".

And it's about time, we have had everything in the history of the whole world turned into a musical, from "Cats" to "Spiderman" but what about the Geeks? What about the Geeeeeeks?!

Well, woot, here it is! You may remember my chat with one of it's stars, and self confessed "Geek" Jonathan "JB" Brett prior to the opening - you don't?! In the words of the delusional Mariah Carey speaking of those who did not know her dog's name was "Jack"  "You must be living under a rock"....

So here it is, get yourself some! http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2012/02/checking-in-with-jonathan-brett.html

All geeks celebrate and be celebrated - Every March 1st shall be National Geek day from here forward. "Entertain Me" has declared it so.

www.geeksthemusical.com

It's A "Spunk Pumper" Mr. Duffy ...!

"Entertain Me"s favorite "Homosapien" - Matthew Duffy, became the proud father of his very own little " Spunk Pumper" today....it's time everyone...unite!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MATTHEW DUFFY

SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE!

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY

2-28-2012

Matthew Duffy is back with his latest collection of music, SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE! For SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE!, Matthew has created music art that fuses sound, imagery, & life into an instrument of rebellious energy. Duffy conceived, wrote, played, and produced SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE! in NYC. The collection is kicked off by HOMOSAPIEN, originally recorded in 1981 by Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks. Duffy's new version is an invitation to question acceptance and champion diversity.

"I just hope and pray that the day of our love is at hand. You and I, me an you we will be one from two understand?" -HOMOSAPIEN

SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE! is about celebration.

SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE! is about liberation.

SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE! is about kicking ass.

SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE! is about right here, right now.

Let's be free. Let's dance. Let's get loud.

SPUNK PUMPERS UNITE!

EP release date: February 28, 2012

REVIEWS:

"about to explode with tension that is palpable in the music" -arjanwrites.com

"a pioneer of indie electronica" -eqmusicblog.com

"hot, hot, hot artist" -aerialnoise.com

LINKS:

FACEBOOK:

http://www.facebook.com/matthewduffymusic

SOUNDCLOUD:

http://soundcloud.com/matthew-duffy-music

ITUNES:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-duffy/id65368752

FREE DOWNLOADS:

http://soundcloud.com/matthew-duffy-music/man-out-of-u-spunky

http://soundcloud.com/matthew-duffy-music/homosapien-the-sanfernando

CONTACT:

matthew@matthewduffy.com

www.matthewduffy.com

T.G.I.F: Jennifer Aniston Gets Her Star

Wednesday the 22nd I received a really cool invite from my friend Jim McConville to meet him at the W Hotel on Hollywood and Vine to see former "Friends" alumni  and now mega-star, Jennifer Aniston get herself one, a star that is, in front of the W on the Hollywood Walk of Fame....

Thanks Jim for the invite and wished I could have been there! As usual I was busy, working....boo!

Jim took these really great photos of Ms. A and her star - oh and let's remember "Wanderlust" opens today - discuss.

T.G.I.F!

James Durbin Takes A Stand Against Bullying

AMErican idol's JAMES DURBIN to be

celebrity spokesperson for

anti-bullying alliance, be a STAR

Me, James & Brittney

STAMFORD, Conn., February 23, 2012 – Rock musician James Durbin announced today that he will serve as a celebrity spokesperson for the be a STAR Alliance, an anti-bullying initiative, cofounded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. The former American Idol Season Ten fan favorite joins more than 50 alliance members, including GLAAD, STOMP Out Bullying, Scholastic, Inc and United Federation of Teachers in an effort to prevent bullying in schools and communities around the world.

Having been a victim of bullying while dealing with Asperger's Syndrome and Tourette's Syndrome, Durbin’s refusal to be sidelined by medical hurdles lends an inspiring image to the core message of be a STAR, which stands for “Show Tolerance And Respect.” In his role, Durbin will contribute to be a STAR’s mission to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation through education and awareness.

“I’m honored to align myself with be a STAR in the effort to change the way people treat each other,” said Durbin. “Having been a victim of bullying, I’m excited to share my story and encourage people to put an end to bullying.’”

Durbin will begin his advocacy by visiting Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada, CA today to address 650 students about bullying’s severe consequences and effects. Also speaking at today’s event, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Two and a Half Men star Angus T. Jones, WWE Superstar The Miz and WWE Diva Eve.

In addition, Durbin recently filmed a PSA for be a STAR that will air nationally on WWE’s weekly programming in the spring.

About be a STAR Alliance

be a STAR (beastaralliance.org) is an anti-bullying alliance co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. Its mission is to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation through grassroots efforts beginning with education and awareness. be a STAR, which stands for "Show Tolerance And Respect," promotes positive methods of social interaction and encourage people to treat others as equals and with respect because everyone is a star in their own right.