WebTV: I Feel "Pretty"

I have a confession to make, I had heard of the Internet series “Pretty” for a couple of years now…I have heard how funny it is, how great the cast is and that they get high profile veteran soap opera performers, like Joan Van Ark from “Knots Landing” to guest star. I’m even on the Facebook  fan page for it, but I have never seen an episode until now…

When the invite came through to catch a screening of the season 3 premiere episode on the Warner Brother’s lot and that soap icon, Genie Francis of “General Hospital” Luke & Laura fame was the season opener’s guest star and would be in attendance for the Q&A to follow….Well, it’s about time I check this award winning comedy/soap out!

So off I went with my partner in crime for the evening and I am glad I finally caught the saga of pageant Dad Michael Champagne (Sam Pancake) and his pageant contestant Daughter Annette Champagne, named for Annette Funicello (Stacy McQueen).

The creation of writer/director Steve Silverman, “Pretty” is not to be missed.

Everything from the flawless cast to the writing, production, technical aspects….well I could go on but why bother you get the picture, I love this show!

Now that I have seen the season 3 opener, if you will excuse me, or better yet why not join me, I have 2 seasons of “Pretty” to watch before it’s Internet premiere on November 1^st.

Feel “Pretty” and log onto:
 http://www.prettytheseries.com/

For Immediate Release: James Durbin

American Idol’s James Durbin Attracts an Army of Rock Royalty For Debut Album, Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster

First Two Singles Impact Rock and Top 40 Radio

Rocker Reveals Track Listing

October 2011 Los Angeles, CA – American Idol finalist, James Durbin, is gearing up for the release of his Wind-Up album Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster on November 21^st, and is giving fans a taste of what’s to come as he reveals the track list and first two singles from the highly anticipated debut. The anthemic lead single “Stand Up” will go to rock radio and the power-charged “Love Me Bad” will go to Top 40.

Unforgettable performances on the Idol stage with legends such as Judas Priest and Zakk Wylde led Durbin’s own “Idols” to support the rocker’s first ever release. Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe, songwriters James Michael (Sixx A.M, Mötley Crüe) and Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Buckcherry, Ozzy Osbourne) along with Swedish rock band Hardcore Superstar. Durbin, who co-wrote five of the albums tracks exclaimed it was “surreal” to be working with this bevy of rock royalty and recalls, “When Mick Mars started shredding on his guitar I literally lost my mind.” The long-time Mötley Crüe fan continued saying, “He’s a true rock legend and he’s playing on my record. It doesn’t get any cooler than that.” Mick Mars echoed the same fervor, “It was sick to have played on James’ debut album. To be the only featured guest artist on the record was really cool as I know a lot of others wanted to be on it. James Durbin kicks ass, he’s the real deal.”

“Stand Up” is a gleaming showcase for Durbin’s signature rock-star yowl and powerful, energetic voice and the NFL agrees. It has tapped the single as its stadium anthem for the 2011 season featuring it on jumbotrons nationwide during games this fall and are featuring it on their “Game Day” EP as the song impacts radio.

22 year-old Durbin was guided throughout the making of “Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster” by leading rock producer, Howard Benson. Benson (My Chemical Romance, Daughtry, Motorhead) gives Durbin room to evolve musically on the hard-hitting album saying the opportunity to work with Durbin was “Pretty Simple: I loved his voice. I think he has a compelling story to tell.” Benson, who kept his eye on Durbin throughout Idol thought “it was interesting that he spoke his mind and didn’t back down from who he was. That’s always a good sign.”

On American Idol, James Durbin waved the flag for rock and it was that devotion to rock that helped him overcome his private struggles with tourette’s and aspergers syndrome. He touched the hearts of people everywhere while on the show, and with the release of “Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster” he is ready to wave that flag high again.

Full track listing for Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster is:

Higher Than Heaven
All I Want
Love In Ruins
Right Behind You
Love Me Bad
Deeper
May
Screaming
Outcast – feat. Mick Mars
Everything Burns
Stand Up

Follow James on Twitter and Facebook here:

http://twitter.com/durbinrock,

http://facebook.com/durbinrock, http://www.durbinrock.com

Traci Lords "Last Drag"

It has been 16 years since pop icon Traci Lords album “1000 Fires“, was released in 1995. The first single off of it, “Control”, went double platinum, climbing to #2 on the Billboard Dance Charts. It was also featured on the Mortal Combat sound track.

The album’s second track, “Fallen Angel”, was showcased in the Denzel Washington/Russell Crowe film “Virtuosity.”

Well the notorious TL returns to the dance floor with a brand new high energy single “Last Drag.” I caught up with Ms. Lords in New York, before her fitting for the grand opening of Studio 54, in New York City.
　
MS: Hey Traci, how are you?

TL: I’m here in New York, Sirius Radio is doing a one night thing tonight at Studio 54, to celebrate their new channel that they are launching, that is dedicated to all the music of that era. I never went to Studio 54, but of course I know about the stories, and the outrageousness that took place. So I’m pretty excited…!

MS: Well I know you have a wardrobe fitting for the big evening soon, so I have a little quickie thing I want to do with you.

TL: I beg your pardon?! You and everybody else honey! (laughs)

MS: Yeah, take a number. (laughs) I am going to give you 10 Things and you say the first thing that pops into your head.

TL: OK, This sounds dangerous….

MS: No, it’s cool.

MS: John Waters
TL: Skinny Moustaches

MS: Underneath It All
TL: Redemption

MS: Drag Queens
TL: High Hair, Aquanet

MS: Purple Room
TL: My Safe Place

MS: Marilyn Monroe
TL: A Loss

MS: Love
TL: Family, My Husband & My Little Boy

MS: Melrose Place
TL: Heather Locklear

MS: Aliens
TL: Yes

MS: Sharon Lesher
TL: Spiked Eel Gucci High Heels

MS: Last Drag
TL:I Smile..It Is Like An
Alexander McQueen
Gold Necklace. It’s
Dangerous, But It Has A
Sense Of Humor To It.

MS: Have a great time tonight, at Studio 54.

TL: Thank you, have a great day.


“I kicked that habit, when I kicked your ass out the door” - Last Drag

Check out my full interview with Traci at:
http://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20111026A

Take a "Drag" at:
www.seatosun.com  
www.tracilords.com

Reel Life: The Summer of Massacre

Tis’ the season to scare the s@#t out of yourself! So I am happy to alert you to one of the hottest horror features out there right now: The Summer of Massacre …Yeah!

OK, so it helps that I am actually in this freaky horror opus by director and writer Joe Castro - (and yes, I can prove I am, it is on my IMDB page…. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4466735/)

This fun/scary/diabolical horror movie has been making the rounds to film festivals all over the world and has won plenty of awards - as in best horror feature and best visuals (trust those visuals are AMAZING!)

Congrats to Joe Castro and his team, Steven Escobar and Schroeder, not to mention a great cast of characters (including me) that clearly had a blast in making this gore epic.

With a body count that would make Guinness proud, keep up with where the next film festival this massacre will be slashing it's way into and making an award killing. Be Afraid: It just may end up in a country or state near you...prepare to scream...!

Get your "Massacre" on at:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/thesummerofmassacre

http://www.thesummerofmassacre.com/

Rock On: Sol 3

Sol 3 Rahwwwwwwwwwwwwks! Literally, they do every type of rock from pop to classic ...(and those in between areas, ya know what I'm sayin'? And I think you do, Oink!)

While maintaining a sound that is uniquely theirs, awwwwwwwwwwwww.....my little Sol 3 guys.

Their latest effort "Whistling At The Northern Lights" (hey someone has to) is no exception. These guys deliver everyone's Rock-N-Roll Fantasy.....

Stand out tracks for this blogger are: "All My Enemies" "Cincinnati Bowtie Johnson" (Yes, you can tie it in a bow, especially in Cincinnati) & "Rory Borealis"

So get "Rory" I mean "Tie Your Johnson In A Bow" oh damn! "Whistle If You're Horny" -  Sorry for the turrets, whatever your bent, get yourself rockin'-n-rollin' and "Whistling At The Northern Lights" with Sol 3 - These guys are the real deal....Woot!

"Whistle" at:

 http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/whistling-at-northern-lights/id474027061

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sol31

Follow them at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SOL3Rocks

Video: It's A "Beautiful Day" With Liana Conway

Liana Conway wants you to have a "Beautiful Day" - The "Sunrise" singer and a favorite "Entertain Me" interview subject http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2011/10/its-beautiful-sunrise-with-liana-conway.html

Wants to bring a ray of sunshine into your life with her latest single & video that will make even the cloudiest of days bubble over with a happy optimism that only Liana can provide - So check out Liana's new single & video, and have, well, a "Beautiful Day"....Enjoy !

http://www.lianaconway.com/music/

On The Radio: On Air With Nesa Kovacs

Nesa Kovacs

Have U Heard Of Nesa Kovacs? She is that latest "It" Girl to hit the air waves - with her co-hosts Jonathan Brett & Ricky Randel, Nesa is one of a kind and is poised to conquer Internet talk radio...check her, don't wreck her...!

On Air with Nesa Kovacs is a one-of-a-kind hip and fresh new talk show

Jonathan Brett

that promises to keep it real as it focuses on bringing teens and young adults up close and personal with real issues of today. It will not only educate it’s young audience on culture and politics, it will also focus on style, fashion, indie music and hot off the press celebrity gossip.

The show will bring a young vibe like no other, it will shoot straight from the hip with raw talk from every angle.

On-Air with Nesa will also highlight the starving artists of the world such as actors, producers, writers, that are either unsigned or unsung. Fans will finally get to connect with the future stars of tomorrow and those that inspire them as these young artists enlighten them with their views and perceptions of life.

Ricky Randel

The show promises to bring you laughter, comedy, and lots of drama on many issues of today. The vibe is hip, young and fresh. It’s what every parent needs to know, and what every young adult needs to speak on.

Don’t miss this exciting new talk show…brought to you by one of Young Hollywood’s most popular & most controversial teen social-lites …Nesa

   

Get yourself some Nesa at:

http://www.newdaytalkradio.com/nesakovacs/