Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Pieces

Vassy

                          Proud to announce that PIECES made the official       
Top 50 End Of Year Charts as most played Dance Record in 2023 in the U.S. 

Ranking in at #11 on MediaBase Radio Charts & #22 on Billboard Airplay Mix Show Charts πŸ“ˆ 

Major shoutout to the Radio Stations supporting this special song  🎢🎧


🚨 TOUR UPDATE πŸš¨ 


Since I last announced that I’ll be joining world renowned Pop group AQUA on their World Tour we have now performed in over 15 cities across the US.  

It has been a blast performing at all the Live Nation Venues around the US. from Seattle’s iconic Paramount Theatre to New York’s famous Hammerstein Ballroom, connecting with fans and making new ones.

We only have a few dates left, Come check out the show in any of these cities: 

Get 🎟️ Tickets HERE
 

πŸ“Dec 12 CHICAGO, House Of Blues

πŸ“Dec 13 MINNEAPOLIS, The Fillmore

πŸ“Dec 15 DENVER, The Summit

πŸ“Dec 17 SALT LAKE CITY, The Depot

πŸ“Dec 19 LAS VEGAS, House Of Blues

πŸ“Dec 20 LOS ANGELES, The Wiltern Theatre

Monday, December 18, 2023

Happy Birthday To Me!

It's My Birthday!
Michael Shinafelt

It's my 58th trip around the sun as they say. Many people do not have the gift of getting older. 

I have been given that gift today December 18th 2023.

Cheers! To the journey, I am truly a lucky guy.

Happy Birthday To Me!!! 

Follow me on my journey here -

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

 https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Sunday, December 17, 2023

When Pee Wee Met Grace

Grace Jones & Pee Wee Herman

Christmas time is a time for memories, I had a recollection dance in my head as I woke this morning of Grace Jones singing The Little Drummer Boy on Pee Wee Herman's Christmas Special! Yay! It sure beats a vision of sugar plumbs, for real!!!

Pee Wee's Christmas Special has always been one of my favorite things since it aired December 21, 1988 for a myriad of reasons. But Grace Jones putting her unique spin on the Drummer Boy will forever stand out to me.

Thus there you have it one of my fondest Christmas Time memories Minions. I'm sure you have some too, tis the season enjoy!

Catch the video of Grace singing Drummer Boy to Pee Wee after the jump - 


Christmas At Pee Wee's Playhouse on IMDb

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0251640/     

Saturday, December 16, 2023

David Archuleta Kicks Off The Rose Parade

David Archuleta
Photo:
Zack Knudson

Buckle up for excitement as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® unveils the stellar lineup for the 2024 Rose Parade Opening Spectacular presented by Honda. Prepare to experience an electrifying and creative performance that will have you cheering, dancing and feeling the world brought together by the magic of music. An array of incredibly talented performers will take the stage alongside Honda's awe-inspiring float, “Keep Dreaming.”

 

To kick off the 135th Rose Parade, a magical convergence of musical brilliance awaits as four extraordinary artists ignite the atmosphere with their unique talents and vibrant energy – David Archuleta, Cassadee Pope, Michelle Williams and Rush Davis.

 

David Archuleta, show-stopping performer and hailed as a vocal sensation since his ascent on "American Idol," effortlessly delves into emotional depths, drawing a devoted following across diverse musical landscapes with his mellifluous tones and heartfelt renditions. Cassadee Pope, whose journey from punk rock roots to victory on "The Voice" has forged her into a vocal powerhouse, enchants audiences with an emotive depth that permeates every note, paired with an undeniable stage magnetism. Michelle Williams, revered as a luminary of Destiny's Child, graces the stage exuding charisma and unparalleled vocal prowess, firmly establishing herself as a pioneer in the realms of contemporary R&B and pop. And then there's Rush Davis, an artist whose mastery in blending genres—fusing house, Vogue beats, Underground club music with hip-hop, R&B, and soulful melodies—illuminates his performances, redefining the horizons of modern music with his innovative soundscapes. 

 

Together, these four musical luminaries merge their talents to create an ensemble set to captivate, mesmerize, and ignite the stage with an electric fusion of their unique styles, setting the tone for the magnificence of the Rose Parade.

 

Celebrating a remarkable 30-year legacy as the parade’s Official Vehicle, Honda shines brightly once again in the 2024 Rose Parade, marking their 14th consecutive year leading the floats as the Presenting Sponsor.

 

Join us on Monday, January 1, 2024, to experience the floats, bands and equestrians as they parade down Colorado Blvd. as we ring in the new year.

 

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Friday, December 15, 2023

What Kind Of Wood Doesn't Float? Ed Wood!

With a scant 10 days until Christmas it's time to celebrate with the Director of the Plan 9 From Outer Space Ed Wood and it's star Bela Lugosi! Plan 9 has the dubious distinction of being named the worst movie ever made, well there's a lump of coal in your stocking...

Here they are in Hollywood at Paul Marco's Christmas Party accentuated by a black Christmas Tree. Paint it black is my motto, always.

BTW I haven't seen Plan 9 From Outer Space it's so amateurishly made that, while bad, is actually a blast to watch! Thus I can not in good conscience dub it IMO the worst movie ever made because it did Entertain Me. Hey, I can think of plenty of movies that were painful to watch that never achieved that for me.

If you need am escape from the family I recommend watching it, or the great bio film by Tim Burton called, what else? Ed Wood starring Johnny Depp as the hack filmmaker. 

Gird your loins Christmas is nigh!!!

Ed Wood on Wikipedia -

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

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Michael's Musings

Michael Shinafelt


I asked Santa: Hey Santa have I been big trouble this year? 

Santa replied: You're not trouble you just have no filter

Ho Ho Ho!!!

Check out my filter here -

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Hump Day & Chill

Join Her?
Madonna

Since the Holiday Season is hectic I'd thought it's time for something one can truly Hump Day & Chill to. You've heard of Elf on the Shelf of course, how could you not?! Well today I bequeath you the most chill thing ever on this Hump Day December 13th 2023 - Ladies & Gentlemen it's Madonna and a Martini...Yay!

While I am not specifically sure what Madonna era this was shot in, I do know the location, this was shot at, the now defunct Small's Bar across from Paramount Studios (I loved that bar and had Martini's there quite often) for an issue of Vanity Fair. 

Thus take a Holiday breather and join Madonna and myself for that matter in a Martini!

 Do you prefer vodka or gin? I am a gin straight up two olive sort of guy...

Hump Day & Chill Minions!!!

Madonna on IG -

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