Monday Motivation

Who Is That Masked Man?!
Michael Shinafelt

"Now is the winter of our discontent" - Richard III by William Shakespeare 

We are now on a lockdown, here in Los Angeles and pretty much everywhere else in the US, again. 

Not being a scientist, or anything remotely resembling that I am going to keep this week's Monday Motivation simple and to the point.

"Keep Calm And Wear A Mask"

If this virus hadn't been politicized by a sociopath and we were given actual leadership instead this most likely would not be happening again at present.

However since it is....MASK THE F#CK UP!!!

Thank You, Michael has left the building....

COVID information at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html  

Battle of the Network Stars

Wonder Woman Won!
Lynda Carter

With all the chaos in the world, today has gotten me feeling nostalgic for a simpler time...Thus I bring to you a memory from my youth Battle of the Network Stars.

The show ran on ABC from 1976 - 1988, it aired biannually and pitted celebrities from the big three networks against one another in track and field type of games.

Lynda Carter aka Wonder Woman pictured above was on a team with Farrah Fawcett, Penny Marshall & Ron Howard. 

Their team won the inaugural games, and Carter won the swimming relay as well.

Seriously though, did you expect a team with Wonder Woman and one of Charlie's Angels to lose? I thought not!

Battle of the Network Stars on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Network_Stars   

The Main Event

Happy Birthday Mrs. Claus
Kurt Russell & Goldie Hawn

Bear Witness to Goldie Hawn celebrating her 75th Birthday with partner Kurt Russell at an event for their Netflix movie The Christmas Chronicles 2 in Los Angeles. In which Kurt reprises his role as Santa Claus and Goldie hitches a ride in his sleigh as Mrs. Claus.

Some might refer to this as the Main Event of the evening, however I think the real Main Event here is their 30 plus year relationship.

Although never married the couple are still going strong and you can actually see it in the way they look at each other, the spark is still there after all this time...amazing!

What is the secret to their longevity? If I had to wager a bet (other than the obvious attraction they have for one another) based on the way they light up with a great big smile when in each other's company, I would venture to say they make each other laugh and tend not to take things too seriously.

Yep, I believe that's the ticket. Trust me I know something about it from personal experience.

Love these two!

The Christmas Chronicles 2 on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11057644/   

Delta Rae

Celebrated Americana Ensemble

DELTA RAE "Coming Home To Carolina"

Deluxe Blu-ray + DVD + CD Set

Friday, November 20, 2020

ORDER HERE

Earthy, familial alt-pop outfit Delta Rae skillfully juggle gospel-tinged country-rock, sensual blue-eyed soul, and harmony-laden Americana, resulting in an infectious, radio-ready sound. Formed in 2009 as a four-piece around the talents of siblings Ian, Eric, and Brittany Hölljes, along with Elizabeth Hopkins, the North Carolina-based band expanded to a sextet the following year with the additions of Mike McKee and Grant Emerson. 

 

In 2011 the group inked a deal with Sire/Warner Bros. after a particularly impressive in-office audition for Seymour Stein, who was blown away by Hopkins and the Hölljes siblings' powerful voices. The resulting Carry the Fire, their major-label debut, arrived in 2012. Carry the Fire reached 11 on the U.S. Heatseekers chart and 13 on the folk chart. Delta Rae released their second album, After It All, in the spring of 2015. Following a relocation to Nashville, the band signed with Big Machine in 2017 and issued a pair of EPs - A Long and Happy Life and The Blackbird Sessions - in quick succession. The front part of 2019 saw a spate of new singles, though in July of that year, Delta Rae announced their departure from Big Machine following a massive company buyout. Choosing to go independent, they quickly launched a massively successful crowd-funding campaign for their next release, a two-part double album called The Light & the Dark. The first volume, The Light, appeared in March 2020.

 

This electrifying concert film, Coming Home To Carolina was filmed with fourteen 4K Ultra Hi Def Cameras, before hometown fans in Raleigh, North Carolina, during their final shows one week before Christmas, from their highly successful 2019 sold out “Take Me There” Tour, that features some of the band's biggest hits including “Take Me There”, “Down By The River”, “Dance In The Graveyard” interspersed with scenic performances scenes at Raleigh River. Interview segments at the band's home where they recorded most of their first album of songs, ending in a bonfire jam at the Local Watering Hole.

Michael's Musings

Mood
Michael Shinafelt

Today is National Stick Out Your Tongue Day! OK, it isn't the actual day falls on July 19th, but who cares about facts anymore, right??? Seriously, ruminate on that, but not too much. Since we are currently being abused by the biggest liar in history, sticking out my tongue is the tamest way I can express my mood.

What's that? Why are there reindeer in the BG? Why not? It's too early for Christmas too, bah humbug! Moving On...

This week I received an E-mail with the subject line: Are you ignoring Stacey Abrams? I felt like I was in Fatal Attraction.

New Law & Order: SVU tonight! These days it's the little things...

It's Alligator mating season, the more you know

Whore In A Drawer is 2020's Elf On A Shelf

Last Friday I was doing laundry and flipping stations to see what was on. IFC had a Friday The 13th marathon going. Me to self: "Why is this on? Halloween is over." Me right after: "Oh, yeah."

Just tucking in my shirt

Violent metaphors are my thing

Harry Styles looks "So Fetch" in a dress, just sayin'

Woman Crush of the Week - My friend music artist Ariel Beesley, why? Because she is a big human rights activist, especially Women's. Bear Witness to the awesome photo above shot by Alanna Durkee. Follow Ariel on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arielbees/?hl=en

Wished you were here, love tacos & you

Michael Shinafelt has been marked safe from Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

Oh wow I was just looking at you and suddenly, boom!

Unmask the Serpent, discuss

Currently I am on Nutrisystem to drop those Pandemic Pounds, I'll let you know how it goes

Lose it with me at:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Miz Cracker
Photo:
Adam Ouahmane

Hump Day & Chill...It's Cracker Time!!!

“SHE’S A WOMAN” VIDEO HERE TOPS 1 MILLION VIEWS 

“SHE’S A WOMAN” 2021 U.S. TOUR DATES ON SALE NOW

 

Aaaaaaaand... Crack-tion! After a wild ride on RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 5, America’s favorite JEW(el) Miz Cracker, the Matzo Mama herself is back with all the fabulous projects she can possibly fit into her scrumptious pickled purse.  With Hanukkah just around the corner, Miz Cracker will be releasing some salty new Jewish holiday bangers via PEG Records/Warner Music Group/ADA. On December 4, Miz Cracker kicks off the season with an extra special surprise with RuPaul Drag Race alum Jujubee joining her on the “Eight Days of You (feat. Jujubee)” single & video.  “Eight Days of You” celebrates a friendship that blossomed in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 5, Miz Cracker and Jujubee sing about the joys of spending the holidays together. But listener, be ready—though their love is pure, it's plenty weird as well. Pre-Order HERE

 

Then on Monday, December 7, Miz Cracker will debut her brand new “She’s a Woman” podcast.  Every Monday Miz Cracker will start your week off by talking with incredible women from around the world about their achievements. Featuring interviews with detectives, pilots, bookstore owners, comics and more. Each show asks a new guest: What is it like to be a woman in your field? In the world? And what are some life lessons that every listener should hear?  The podcast show includes: some good news for the week, an interview with a special guest, and information about the upcoming “She’s a Woman” 2021 Tour.  Learn more HERE.

 

Later that same week on December 10, Miz Cracker sings about all the worst parts of getting together with family and tells a story that will ring true for far too many of us on “Get Me The F%#$ Out Of Here.” “Get Me The F%#$ Out Of Here” brings all the holiday Miz-ery and will be available on all streaming platforms.  Pre-order HERE

 

 As previously announced, the 2021 North American “She’s a Woman” tour has it all—standup, original music, slapstick, and jump splits! Giving audiences a glimpse into Miz Cracker’s world after All-Stars, “She’s a Woman” tells the story of her journey from self-doubt to self-confidence—and the ridiculous characters and calamities she found along the way. Experience the comedic world of Miz Cracker through never-before-seen videos and untold stories coming to a theater near you in 2021. This brand new drag extravaganza is set to kick off next summer with dates throughout the US and Canada. Please note that the current tour dates are being rescheduled and will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are currently on sale HERE

View tour announcement video HERE

 

Miz Cracker’s music video for  the “She’s a Woman” single has now topped over 1 million views.  Watch the video HERE.  Plans to release more new music from the upcoming tour are in the works and will be revealed closer to the start of the summer tour. 

 

 

 

“SHE’S A WOMAN” TOUR  - HERE

(PLEASE NOTE THE BELOW DATES ARE CURRENTLY BEING RESCHEDULED FOR MID 2021 AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE COMING WEEKS)

 

01/30 Los Angeles, CA (Dynasty Typewriter)
02/01 San Francisco, CA (Alcazar Theatre)
02/03 Portland, OR (Revolution Hall)
02/04 Boise, ID (Knitting Factory)
02/05 Salt Lake City, UT (Metro Music Hall)
02/09 Lincoln, NE (Bourbon Theatre)
02/10 Madison, WI (Majestic Theatre)
02/14 Chicago, IL (Metro)
02/15 Columbus, OH(Lincoln Theatre)
02/16 Cleveland, OH (Ohio Theater)
02/17 Boston, MA (Royale)
02/19 Washington, DC (Miracle Theatre)
02/20 Atlanta, GA (Out Front Theatre)
02/22 Birmingham, AL (The Lyric)
02/23 New Orleans, LA (House of Blues)
02/24 Dallas, TX (Kessler Theater)
02/26 Houston, TX (Heights Theater)
02/28 Austin, TX (Emo's)
03/01 Vancouver, BC (Vancouver Playhouse)
03/05 Toronto, ON (The Royal)
03/08 Ottawa, ON (Algonquin Commons Theatre)
03/15 Buffalo, NY (Shea's Smith Theatre)

 

  

Follow Miz Cracker here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miz_cracker/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/miz_cracker

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

Official website: https://mizcracker.com/

Shine A Light

Johnny Rzeznik
The Goo Goo Dolls

SHINE A LIGHT

A Special Light of Day Concert Stream Fundraiser for Asbury Park Dinner Table

 Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik Highlights 19-Artist Fundraiser from Producers of Annual ‘Light Of Day’ Winterfest Extravaganza – Sunday, Nov. 22

 

Proceeds Support Pandemic-Challenged Restaurants and the Food-Insecure in Legendary Seaside Resort

 

Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Jim Babjak of The Smithereens, The Weeklings, John Easdale of Dramarama, James Maddock, Richard Barone of The Bongos, Ben Arnold, Danielia Cotton also among Performers

 

"As winter approaches, The Light of Day Foundation shines its light on the growing issue of food insecurity during the Covid crisis in an effort to raise money and awareness to support its spiritual hometown and the great work of Asbury Park Dinner Table”

- Tony Pallagrosi, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Light of Day Foundation

 

The world seems to change on an hourly basis, but there is at least one thing that remains constant: When help is needed, Light of Day’s musical family is always there to lend a hand — and a tune.

 

That’s been the case countless times, and will be once again beginning 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 as 19 Garden State music makers combine their talents for SHINE A LIGHT, a streaming musical event in support of ASBURY PARK DINNER TABLE.

 

The non-profit organization is dedicated to helping Asbury Park’s dining industry — a key component of the town’s stunning rebirth as a leisure and entertainment destination — which has been severely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to helping local residents who are experiencing food insecurity as the pandemic rages. The concept behind APDT is that donations it receives are spent at local eateries to purchase meals for those in need.

 

Heading up the formidable talent roster is Johnny Rzeznik, lead singer of superstar rock act, The Goo Goo Dolls. He’ll be joined by 18 other artists including longtime Bruce Springsteen collaborator Joe Grushecky and his band, The Houserockers, Jim Babjak of The Smithereens, Jersey Shore favorites The Weeklings and a host of acclaimed singer-songwriters, among them Richard Barone of The Bongos, James Maddock, Ben Arnold and Danielia Cotton. Each artist will perform one song. See below for the complete list of participants.

 

The event will formally kick off right before 11 a.m. as Tom Cunningham, host of the Jersey Shore Sunday morning radio institution Springsteen on Sunday on 107.1 “The Boss,” will “shine a light” on the presentation and direct his listeners to Light of Day’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxn20nnBJoPVkfyiqxjcLg) channel and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LOD2000).

 

You can also join the APDT Watch Party at https://www.facebook.com/APDinnerTable.

 

This very special event is being staged by the Asbury Park-based Light of Day Foundation (LOD), whose annual January-long concert series in support of Parkinson’s Disease research and treatment have been a Jersey staple for more than two decades. “As winter approaches and the issue of food insecurity during this COVID crisis grows, The Light of Day Foundation will ‘shine its light’ in an effort to raise money and awareness to support its spiritual hometown and the great work of Asbury Park Dinner Table,”  said Tony Pallagrosi, LOD’s executive director and co-founder.

 

“The Asbury Park Dinner Table is honored to have the Light of Day Foundation “shine a light” on us as we now face the Winter months, which normally are stark in Asbury Park, but now are at a crisis stage with the addition of the pandemic. We also thank and appreciate the artists donating their time and talent to this concert fundraiser in the Asbury Park community spirit that many of us know is something very special,” added Allison Kolarik, co-founder, Asbury Park Dinner Table.