Pentatonix Gets Down !

PTX: We're Here To Get Down
Photo: Esther Kaplan

We all know the PTX gang as an amazing acapella cover group. However up until now, have only done an official video for one original song "Run To You" a moving piece of music that I LOVED when I saw them in concert in March.

Time to catch the "Boogie Fever" as Pentatonix has done what I would call a song, dance floor and dance re-mix ready, get down!

"Love Again" does what the best dance anthems do, it features beats that make you want to shake your booty and it is accessible to any DJ to remix and make you want to shout on the dance floor, give it up!!!

Give it a listen and try to stay sitting in front of your computer the whole time, I guarantee you will get up and get down in Funky Town.

                                                                 "Love Again"

Whip It With PTX at:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv1CLT6ZcFdTJMHxaR9XeA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTXofficial
                       

Cutthroat & Shinafelt "At The Movies"

Cutthroat & Shinafelt "At The Movies"

In the tradition of "Siskel & Ebert" "Ebert & Roeper" comes "Cutthroat & Shinafelt At The Movies"...

Yes, the resident "Burlesque Biotch" and Bonaparte band member on "Entertain Me" Clea Cutthroat has agreed to discuss five upcoming summer movies with yours truly. It's time for "Cutthroat & Shinafelt At The Movies" In this case the balcony never closes and it's always showtime at the edge of the stage...

1) Maleficent

CC: This is a win-win in my book. A fierce evil bitch, with a bad ass head piece & perfect complexion played by Angelina Jolie. Even if the script sucks, you're sure to score some fabulous makeup tips for your next goth party, fetish event, or Halloween bash. (Who am I kidding !?! I would rock that head gear strolling the supermarket with stilettos at 3 in the afternoon, LOL) All Hail Maleficent!

MS: Maleficent is the best Disney bitch ever! She kicks the Evil Queens ass from Snow White, after all she can turn into a dragon and the Evil Queen can only turn into some old hag who hands out poison apples.

2) 22 Jump Street

CC: You lost me at 22. I may live in Berlin now, and have no idea what this is...but I don't even wanna google it. Is "22" the clever idea of a sequel to that hot-mess remake of 21 Jump Street? I'd rather spend the night exfoliating. 

MS: Me? I'd rather have my ball hairs burnt off than be subjected to this.

3) Transformers: Age Of Extinction

CC: Must I really? The title says it all: "Age of Extinction". Transformers, please go away. 

MS: I heard Michael Bay added nostrils to the Transformers this time so they can snort cocaine.

4) Jupiter Ascending

CC: I think that we should take the money that we saved from not seeing 22 blah blah, Transformers, and this movie and go to Disneyland!!! We can kidnap hot sexy Mila, all take pics with Maleficent together & get high before going into the Haunted House. Score!

Ok...Disney is still a bit more expensive than the entrance for 3 movies put together...but, we could at least go to the bar.  First round of margaritas on me! (Mila's got the second round for sure ;)

MS: Yeah! Margaritas and Mila, good times!

5) Sex Tape

CC: Whereas "22 Jump Street" lost me at it's title, this movie has already made a giant fan out of me. Two of my favorite things: "sex" and "tape".

Hmmmm, I would say more, but now I can only think about sex.

Well, regardless if I go on a date by myself, or with someone else, this film should surely lend itself to a "happy ending".

Two thumbs....waaaay up. Pun completely intended ;)

MS: My boyfriend and I made one of those, and we watch it when we...Hey, why watch strangers when you can let your inner narcissist out and get off on yourselves?

XOXO,

Clea Cutthroat

Join Clea In The Balcony & For Margaritas at:

https://www.facebook.com/CocktailsWithClea 

https://twitter.com/CleaCutthroat

Sh!t Faith Says...!

Faith Choyce

A long time ago in a town known as Los Angeles, CA I went to a comedy show, yeah don't get too excited it doesn't happen that often, that a friend of mine was performing in.

Well what to my wandering eyes did appear but a comedian named Faith Choyce, but damn! Where were the reindeer?!

Faith was the best thing on the bill and I have kept in contact with her ever since. She makes me laugh everyday with her Facebook and Twitter posts, so to entertain and amuse you here is some "Sh!t Faith Says" you have no Choyce!

1) There are some things you should never say out loud to another person, like "I make my own snuff films" or "I don't like chocolate".

2) Hey hipsters! Here's a free baby name for you: Chi-chi, except it's pronounced "Shy Shy". It's glittery, ambiguous, & from the streets.

3) Most male strippers are just paying their way though fireman school.

4) Bacon is like sex; it makes everything more awesome and if you don't like it, it's only because your religion makes you feel weird about it.

5) A great way to not take responsibility for your actions is to scream "I need my insulin!!!" everytime you do something crazy.

6) "Soooo, how's the comedy thing going?" -Horrible question to ask a person in stirrups. #DoctorsWithoutBordersOrBoundaries

7) If Justin Bieber had any fans with upper body strength he'd seriously be able to take over the world.

8) Whoever said "You can't have your cake and eat it too", CLEARLY doesn't understand how cake works.

9) Guys always talk about how they wish they could blow themselves but never mention whether they'd spit or swallow. #AllTalkNoWalk

10) Okay, ladies of the internet, keep pretending that "fiery and passionate" doesn't just mean you're kind of a crazy biznatch.

11) AWESOME GROUPON GUYS, HALF A LIFETIME OF THERAPY FOR ONLY 6 YEARS OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES. #SharingIsCaring

12) If you think you're young now just remember that in a few years you'll hit on someone who thinks it's really weird you were born in the 1900s.

13) Somewhere, there is an adult working in clear heels whose parents named her Candida. On purpose.

14) When a lesbian runs into an ex and realizes she forgot her name, it's called clamnesia.

15) I had a dream that Shawn was secretly always trying to bang Topanga then my whole childhood came crashing down around me.

You've Gotta Have Faith at:

Website: faithchoyce.com
Twitter: @teamsexydork
Facebook: faith.choyce.1

Cindy Alexander Brings Home The "Bacon Brothers"

Cindy Alexander 

"Wonderful" singer/songwriter Ms. Cindy Alexander who has been featured on "Entertain Me" before is going on tour this summer as an opener for the Bacon Brothers, you know the band with some guy named Kevin Bacon in it and his brother Michael? Yeah I thunk so. 

Tell us about it, Cindy...


"I truly love opening up their shows and the subsequent fun that continues throughout the evening. Hope to see so many of you this summer!"

Here are the confirmed tour dates:


SUMMER TOUR WITH: THE BACON BROS.!!!!

Friday 6/20 Aston, PA, Sun Center 
Saturday 6/21 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere 
Saturday 6/22 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
Sunday 6/23 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere
Friday 7/11 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theatre 1894
Monday 7/14 NYC, City Winery
Tuesday 7/15 NYC, City Winery
Wednesday 7/23 Kent, OH The Kent Stage
Friday 7/25 Rocky Mount, VA Harvester Performance Center 

Want more Cindy? Well get it at: http://www.cindyalexander.com/

Chris Isaak Gets Wicked "Hot" Tonight !

Chris Isaak Is Wicked & Hot

Crooner Chris Isaak who sang one of my favorite songs evuh "Wicked Game" that was on the soundtrack to one of my favorite movies evuh David Lynch's "Wild at Heart" gets "Wicked" and "Hot" tonight on the TV Land sitcom "Hot in Cleveland"....Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Sultry singer Chris Isaak will be guest starring in tonight’s episode of TV Land’s hit show ‘Hot in Cleveland’.  Isaak will play singer Chase Jackson who becomes acquainted with the character of Melanie, played by Valerie Bertinelli, when she fakes being sick to get tickets for his show. 'Hot in Cleveland' airs at 10 PM EST/ 9 CST, check your local listings. Watch a preview here:https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/chris-isaak-dishes-guest-starring-role-hot-cleveland-133644306.html

 

This Cast Is Hot

Isaak will be heading out on tour this summer beginning May 24^th at the Thornton Winery in Temecula, CA with additional stops including Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Salt Lake City. Initial list of tour dates below with more to be added soon. Visit www.chrisisaak.com for updates.

 

2014-05-24          Temecula, CA – Thornton Winery
2014-05-25          Aptos, CA – Santa Cruz Blues Festival
2014-07-09          Livermore, CA - Wenter Winery
2014-07-11          Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl w/ Chris Botti
2014-07-12          Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl w/ Chris Botti
2014-07-13          Healdsburg, CA – Rodney Strong Vineyards
2014-07-16          San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s By the Bay
2014-07-18          Sahuarita, AZ – Desert Diamond Casino
2014-07-19          Chandler, AZ – Wild Horse Pass Casino
2014-07-23          Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
2014-07-26          Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
2014-07-27          Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
2014-08-03          Littleton, CO – The Hudson Gardens Events Center
2014-08-05          Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden
2014-08-06          Ketchum, ID – River Run Lodge
2014-08-11          Jackson Hole, WY - Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
2014-08-23          Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino and Golf Resort              
2014-08-30          Westhampton Beach, NY – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
2014-09-21          Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Botanical Garden

Pentatonix Go Major On You...

PTX, Nuff Said
Photo: Esther Kaplan

Congrats to my friends Pentatonix for hitting it with a major label, you guys deserve it!

RCA Records is excited to announce the signing of vocal sensations and internet phenoms Pentatonix.  Since their debut in 2011, the quintet has released 3 albums (PTX Volume 1, PTXmas and PTX Volume 2) selling over 500,000 copies combined.  Online, the Pentatonix YouTube channel boasts well over 445 million views with more than 5.6 million subscribers, is the #61 most subscribed-to channel and #16 most subscribed-to music channel. The group recently sold out their 32-date North American tour and is currently on a sold out European tour, which concludes May 18^th in Dublin, Ireland.  

 

“We are thrilled to have Pentatonix join RCA,” says RCA President & COO Tom Corson.  “Their musicality and special vocal abilities have enabled them to create innovative original songs as well as re-create some of today’s biggest hits. Pentatonix is unique to our business and we look forward to working with them as we take their talents to new and exciting heights everywhere in the world.”

 

"We're really excited to start this new chapter of our career with RCA,” says the group. “We feel like we've found a home where we can truly develop our artistry with the best in the industry."

 

Pentatonix consists of lead vocalists Scott Hoying (22), Kirstie Maldonado (21) and Mitch Grassi (21), vocal bass Avi Kaplan (25) and beatboxer Kevin “K.O.” Olusola (25). Their most recent album PTX Volume 2 debuted at #10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and features 3 original songs and 5 covers including a 7-song Daft Punk medley for which the video has garnered over 65 million views.  PTX Volume 2 follows PTX Volume 1 and PTXmas. Both albums originally debuted on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and re-entered the chart in December 2013, with the deluxe version of PTXmas leading the charge. With the addition of new tracks “Little Drummer Boy” and “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” PTXmas has sold more than 200,000 copies and reached #1 on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart. The video for “Little Drummer Boy” was a worldwide hit, racking up over 30 million views while the song landed at #13 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles Chart as well as #1 on Billboard’s Holiday 100 and Holiday Digital Songs Chart.

 

Official Website: http://ptxofficial.com/

YouTube Page: http://www.youtube.com/user/ptxofficial?feature=results_main%20

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTXofficial

 

Get "Dumb" On Vinyl

Dumb & Dumber,Either Or...

Although I was never a huge fan of comedies starring Jim Carrey, for some reason I took a screener home of "Dumb & Dumber" while working at a talent agency. While I still never converted to being a huge Carrey fan I did find "Dumb & Dumber" funny, in a so "Dumb" it's entertaining sort of way...the sequel "Dumb and Dumber To" is on it's way people...

Another great thing about it was it's 90's soundtrack which is out on that ancient artifact known as vinyl the 20th of this month, so get your groove on and get dumb with your bad self!

The soundtrack to the smash hit film "Dumb and Dumber" will be available on vinyl for the first time ever on May 20 via ShopRadioCast. The double gatefold vinyl LP is now available for pre-order here.

The soundtrack features a who's who of 90's-era alt-rock and pop acts such as Crash test Dummies, The Proclaimers, Butthold Surfers, The Primitives, Dee-Lite, plus many others.

"Dumb and Dumber" is an American road-buddy comedy film starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. It was written and directed by the Farrelly brothers, and was their directorial debut. The film tells the story of Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, two good-natured but dimwitted friends from Providence, Rhode Island who set out on a cross-country trip to Aspen, Colorado to return a briefcase full of money to its owner, only to be pursued by a group of criminals who are after the briefcase.

The film was released on December 16, 1994 and developed a cult following in the years since its release.

The success of "Dumb and Dumber" launched the career of the Farrelly Brothers and solidified Carrey's. The film also spawned an animated TV series and a 2003 prequel. A sequel, entitled "Dumb and Dumber To", is slated for a November 2014 release.

Vinyl Details:

▪ Gatefold Jacket, 11 x 11 Insert
▪ Surprise D Side Etching
▪ Lacquers cut by By The Famous Stan Ricker

Vinyl Color: 180 Gram Blue LTD 500 (SRC Exclusive), 180 Gram Red LTD 500 (Retail Exclusive) and 180 Gram White

Track Listing

SIDE A

A1 Crash Test Dummies - The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead
A2 Deadeye Dick- New Age Girl
A3 Echobelly - Insomniac
A4 Pete Droge - If You Don't Love Me (I'll Kill Myself)

SIDE B

B1 The Primitives - Crash (The '95 Mix)
B2 Willi One Blood - Whiney, Whiney (What Really Drives Me Crazy)
B3 Gigolo Aunts - Where I Find My Heaven
B4 Butthole Surfers - Hurdy Gurdy Man

SIDE C

C1 The Sons - Too Much Of A Good Thing
C2 Green Jelly - The Bear Song
C3 The Lupins -Take
C4 Deee-Lite - You Sexy Thing
C5 The Proclaimers - Get Ready

SIDE D

A SURPRISE Etching

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