Yesterday I received an E-mail from an artist who I interviewed seven years ago, "yes" seven years ago, about her album Beautiful Day for Chorus & Verse. Her name is Vassy - the correspondence was regarding her latest single Concrete Heart. In case you would like to give the interview a read, even though dated, it's still fun! Here is the link: https://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20120607A Vassy is a sassy (Yeah, I made a rhyme on purpose) Aussie with talent to burn. Here is what she has to say about Concrete Heart... "I'm so excited & proud to present to you my new song "CONCRETE HEART" Dedicated to my Father who passed away 16 years ago....... This is a song about Wanting to Love without Getting Hurt... We can all relate to being vulnerable ... I hope you Enjoy :)" Spin the single right round here -
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix "Songs Of Inspiration"
to be released via Woodstock Records on April 5th
Americana Legends Take on Folk and Gospel Classics
Professor Louie has emerged in the music industry as the torchbearer of the true spirit of American Roots music. As a seasoned live performer, prolific recording artist, and versatile multi-instrumentalist Louie also wears the hat of award-winning recording producer and engineer, capturing the talents of some of the world's most highly acclaimed musicians, most notably, The Band.
In 2018, Professor Louie and The Crowmatix joined the Empire State Orchestra & Choir to perform their song Melody Of Peace at The NY Capital Region's premiere holiday extravaganza CBS 6 TV Special "Melodies Of Christmas". The four night sold out performances at The Proctors Theater in Schenectady, NY was filmed in front of 15,000 people and viewed by three million on CBS 6. The show since its inception has raised over $8,000,000 for The Melodies Children's Ward at Albany Med and the impetus for the album "Songs Of Inspiration." Award winning song Melody Of Peace was recorded by Professor Louie & The Crowmatix in Prague with The Prague Symphony and Kuhn Radio Choir. This version is on "Songs Of Inspiration".
Professor Louie traveled, performed and recorded with The Mighty Gospel Giants of Brooklyn, and on this album with his dynamic group The Crowmatix, recorded some of his favorite gospel tunes including I'm On My Way, Up Above My Head, I Shall Not Be Moved, Motherless Child, plus other songs that influenced his career. Louie and his writing partner Miss Marie penned the international award winning composition Melody Of Peace and Open Hand Open Heart, which has become a theme song for many international organizations.
The Crowmatix are:
Professor Louie (Keys, Accordion, Vocals) collaborated with The Band for 17 years.
John Platania (Guitar, Vocals) known for his performances with Van Morrison.
Gary Burke (Drums) performed with Bob Dylan's The Rolling Thunder Review.
Miss Marie (Vocals, Percussionist, Keys) preformed, recorded with Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson.
Frank Campbell (Bass, Vocals) Levon Helm's Music Director with the Woodstock All-stars.
I am on "Real Housewife" overload this morning. "Yes" minions I have a standing date with my friend Naama every Wednesday eve she comes over to my pad and we watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills that I DVR'd from the night before, then we watch The Real Housewives of New York in real time. Always one of the highlights of my week as we have a total blast commenting, reacting not to mention interacting with the shows. For the record we both prefer NY over BH, yet enjoy them both, in case you cared. "I used to love Bethenny (of RHONY) before I went to therapy" - Naama Kates Project Runway with Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano - No thanks, I'll pass. Anyone know why Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn are out? Today's Secret Word is: Clambake Hey Girl, Hey! Get your waffle, we gotta go... Who the F#ck quotes Tyler Perry?!?! Tell me about your bizarro 8-track tape obsession Need help attending college? Contact thew firm of Huffman & Loughlin
Teddi confesses her wrong doing in Erika's home chapel on RHOBH - nothing staged about that, Ha! You are a saint, yes you are Just Because...Oink! Whore, that is all My bottom hurts just thinking about it Don't make stick your new face in the caviar, follow me at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en https://twitter.com/MShinafelt
It's time to let the dogs out, that's correct minions tis the day for Dog Duty, surrender the leash! Oh, and what better way to report for such a task than with stud Dylan McDermott walking his pooch (not a euphemism) in NYC. Dylan is so hunky, how hunky is he you ask? Well he actually attended a play I was in many moons ago, where I bared my backside to the audience and my front side to my fellow cast members. I believe he was there because one of my co-stars was his waiter at a restaurant and told him about it. Anyway...he has the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen and so handsome to boot. What does this have to do with Dog Duty you may ask? Nothing really, I simply used the dog walking pic as an excuse to swoon over Dylan. "Yes" I am feeling naughty - so there! Now get out there and crack that whip (this is a euphemism) Ciao! Dylan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DylanMcDermott
Slay Kings & Queens it's Monday Motivation time! Today I am in a quandary as to what it is that will jump start me, myself and I. Any input is welcome, really any, I am open and ready. I guess I'm going have to look at the man in the mirror and go deep on my quest. Evolving is the best option this week, now I need a plan of action, or perhaps I should simply do what I usually do...wing it! Thus my motivation for this Monday March 11, 2019 is self care. Check in with myself and figure out what's going on internally, since clearly I have the external nailed. The Monday Motivation word is: Reflection Not that I am in a bad place mind you, I simply need some fine tuning. We all need to be mindful of ourselves So, if you'll excuse me I've got some maintenance to do...Ciao! Tune Up with me at - https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en https://twitter.com/MShinafelt
Now in it's 20th Season Law &Order: SVU is one of those shows that has endured many changes, most notably the moving on of series lead and all around stud Christopher Meloni and other rotating cast members. The one thing that has always remained is Mariska Hargitay who portrays Detective Olivia Benson. She is the shows heart and soul. It has been a treat to watch Hargitay grow and evolve into the role she was clearly meant to play. "Yes" that's correct minions, over the years the character of Benson has evolved as she has experienced more and gotten older. Thus Harigtay's portrayal of her has too, she has really grown into the character and inhabits her with a completeness few actors ever achieve. Here she is above freezing her tooshie off in NYC this past Thursday shooting more episodes for the current twentieth season. Which brings me to Sunday, lazy Sunday. Since I am home writing on most Sundays there is always an SVU marathon on USA, "Yep" you guessed it, not only am I tuned in to the current season I watch the repeats with relish, no mustard (LOL). All kidding aside it does not matter how many times I have seen an SVU episode it never gets old to me, and that's the honest truth peeps. Mic Drop! Law & Order: SVU on Rotten Tomatoes - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/law_and_order_special_victims_unit/s20
