Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Fight Parkinson's: Light Of Day Winterfest

Bruce Springsteen Makes A Surprise Appearance At Light Of Day Winterfest 12
Photo: Mark Weiss
SPECIAL PAIR OF TICKETS TO SOLD-OUT ‘MAIN EVENT’
PLUS LIMITED EDITION, AUTOGRAPHED, CLASSIC ROCK PHOTOS
BY MARK WEISS BEING AUCTIONED EXCLUSIVELY ATCHARITYBUZZ.COM
TO BENEFIT LIGHT OF DAY FOUNDATION AS WINTERFEST 2015 FESTIVAL APPROACHES


Southside Johnny & Gary U.S. Bonds signed photos up for auction!

Over 150 Music Acts Converge On NJ & NYC Jan. 9-19, 2015
To Support Worldwide Foundation’s 15th Anniversary Festival
In Global Battle Against Parkinson’s Disease

“Let’s do it, people.” – ArtistDirect.com

A pair of tickets to the sold-out LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015 “Main Event” at the Paramount Theater, with headliners LaBAMBA’SBIG BAND featuring Southside Johnny and Gary U.S. Bonds kicks off the first of two Charitybuzz fundraising auctions benefiting the Light of Day Foundation, 15 years strong in its global battle against Parkinson’s Disease and related illnesses.
Also on Light of Day's Charitybuzz auction block are 35 limited edition, autographed, classic Rock & Roll photographs from the '70s and '80s, donated by renowned photographer Mark Weiss (who shot Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet and Twisted Sister's Stay Hungry album covers). Photo sales are moving briskly at www.charitybuzz.com/lightofday.  The auction ends Jan. 8, 2015. 
Charitybuzz will kick off a second online auction  Jan. 9, 2015 for two weeks only. This second auction will spotlight two very special LIGHT OF DAY movie posters signed by Bruce Springsteen, Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox.  Springsteen wrote the powerful anthem “Light Of Day,” performed in the 1987 movie of the same name by Joan Jett, who starred alongside Michael J. Fox.  Fox has bravely battled Parkinson's since the early ‘90s, and on one legendary night in November 2003, at the fourth annual LOD show, he brought the house down when he joined Springsteen on stage at the Stone Pony for a rousing rendition of “Light of Day.”  Also featured in this auction is a signed photograph of 2015 Hall of Fame Inductee Joan Jett, shot by Weiss in 1981; along with photos of previous Light of Day performers including Springsteen, Richie “LaBamba” Rosenberg, Gary U.S. Bonds, Southside Johnny, Glen Burtnik, John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nile, John Eddie, Garland Jeffreys, Jesse Malin, Brian Fallon of Gaslight Anthem and Joe Grushecky.
Proceeds from all auctions solely benefit the Light of Day Foundation.
With a goal of bringing in a record half million dollars for its 15th anniversary edition, LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST, raised a record $425,000 to combat Parkinson’s disease last year alone, by far the most of any previous year. In honor of this 15th anniversary, the push is on to exceed a half million dollars, bringing the 15-year total above $3 million!
Mark Weiss is passionate about his photo campaign, FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME, which he started to benefit Lunch Break, the soup kitchen in Red Bank, NJ.  When his photographsraised over $25,000 for Lunch Break after just two annual Charitybuzz auctions, Weiss realized another foundation close to his heart and hometown could benefit as well.
“I never imagined when I was 16 and sneaking my camera into concerts, that I could make a living out of it, much less help out  those in need by donating the sales of these photos some three decades later,” says Weiss. “My career as a photographer has been a dream come true, and it’s time to give back."
His campaign is a selection of photographs from the first time Weiss shot the artists, going back to the ‘70s. He has pulled the photos from his extensive archives and reached out to the musicians to sign a few to help these amazing organizations.  Some highlights of the collection include Aerosmith live at Madison Square Garden in 1976, signed by all five band members.  Also up for grabs are three KISS photographs which actually changed Mark's life: In 1977, while still in high school, he was arrested for selling his photos outside the Garden for a buck a piece. After a night in jail, he headed over to Circus Magazine with his portfolio, and within six months he’d become a staff photographer. 
Other classic photos up for auction are Ozzy Osbourne taking a bath at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1981; Debbie Harry of Blondie in 1978; Ted Nugent in 1978 and Johnny Winter from his 1991 album cover shoot Let Me In; plus 30 more, all signed by the actual artists.
"Whether helping the people in my hometown with life's basic necessities or helping find a cure for a deadly disease, we all do whatever we can,” Weiss continues. “I am honored to stand alongside the generous and talented musicians I have worked with for decades to help make this year's LIGHT OF DAY a monumental success.  We all remember the great memories of first times, but there also are memories of the first times we’ve heard disheartening news.  I have been humbled and inspired by Bob Benjamin's story and by the powerful snowballing impact LOD has had for the last 15 years.”
Benjamin, an artist manager and music industry veteran, has been living with Parkinson’s since 1996, two years before he co-founded Light of Day with concert promoter Tony Pallagrosi and musician Joe D’Urso. Benjamin put together the first fundraiser show on his 40th birthday at the Downtown Cafe in Red Bank, NJ, and raised $2,000. From that small event, the LIGHT OF DAY Foundation was born in 2000. Benjamin named the Foundation after the Springsteen anthem with the fitting lyrics: Well I'm a little down under, but I'm feeling okay - I got a little lost along the way - I'm just around the corner to the light of day.  
Light of Day Winterfest has gained international acclaim for surprise performances by Bruce Springsteen in 10 of the previous 14 years, including last year’s event, and always at the Paramount since “The Main Event” was added to the festivities. LaBamba, an original member of Southside Johnny’s Asbury Jukes and a late night TV fixture for the past 20 years anchoring the horn section in Conan O’Brien’s house band, has assembled a 20-piece unit that will include a 13-piece horn section. LaBamba’s Big Band will feature the horn players from Conan’s Basic Cable Band, and nine other current and former members of the Jukes – among them Mark “The Love Man” Pender, Rick "G the G” Gazda and Stan Harrison – for a night LaBamba promises “is going to be legendary.”

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Except for the Paramount show, tickets are on sale NOW for the Asbury Park portion of LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015, where the bulk of the action will occur, being held Jan. 11-19, 2015 at such fabled rock venues as the Stone Pony and the Wonder Bar, among others. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000, and all Ticketmaster outlets (including select Walmart stores). A wide variety of combination ticket packages – as well as single tickets to each show – will be available.

Tickets are on sale NOW for LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015 – NORTH JERSEY, and LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2015 – SOUTH JERSEY. Light of Day WinterFest2015 – South Jersey, starring Dramarama’s John Easdale, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, Stone Baby, Ben Arnold, Soraia, and NYTROUS, hosted by radio legend Michael Tearson (Sirius XM), will be held Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at Hebe Music Lounge at Big Shots Bar and Grill, 835 Route 130 South, Burlington, NJ. Tickets are $10 in advance; $14 day of show at Brown Paper tickets athttp://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/946073More info at www.hebemusic.com.Light of Day WinterFest 2015 – North Jersey, a Songwriter’s Circle starring Willie Nile (just added!), Garland Jeffreys, James Maddock, Steve Conte (New York Dolls guitarist), and Joe D’Urso, will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at Outpost in the Burbs @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church St., Montclair, NJ. Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door; $75 VIP at Outpost Ticketleap,www.outpost.ticketleap.com, and all other Outpost in the Burbs ticket outlets. More info at www.outpostintheburbs.org.

Tickets are on sale NOW for LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST NYC 2015, starring Suzanne Vega with Dramarama’s John Easdale, John Eddie and His Dirty Ol’ Band, Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan, and more to be announced, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at the Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd St., NYC. Tickets are $45 for General Admission Seats; $75 for Limited VIP Upfront Table Seats. Doors 6 p.m.; Show time 7 p.m. For info and tickets, call (212) 691-1900 or go to www.thecuttingroomnyc.com.

For more about Light of Day Foundation, go to www.lightofday.org.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Put A Ring On It: Joe Manganiello + Sofia Vergara

They're Engaged! Joe Manganiello & Sofia Vergara
Did you hear?! Engagement just got a whole lot hotter. "Yes" Hunk Joe Manganiello proposed to Latina Spitfire Sofia Vergara on Christmas Day!
Can I get a Paris Hilton catch phrase "That's Hot" shout out?
Who would have thunk that True Blood and Modern Family would ever cross pollinate?
Manganiello purchased a $640 dollar rose ring for his sexy girlfriend.
Vergara tweeted this: "To the one that makes me laugh like crazy!" she captioned a sweet photo with her hubby-to-be, adding, "Have a healthy wonderful year babe!!! @JoeManganiello."
Congrats to the two of you! I wonder if there will be some beautiful babies on the way soon?

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Miley Cyrus Frees The Nipple

Miley Cyrus: Free the Nipple
She prances around in her undies, sticks out her tongue and does one mean ass, with emphasis on the ass part, twerk!
Now fans of the mighty Miley Cyrus can now get up close and personal with her boobs.
The "Wrecking Ball" singer posted a topless photo on Instagram in support of the Free the Nipple Campaign.
"Some lame ass deff gonna [flag] that but f--kkkkkkk it," stated the caption on the photo taken of her with her left arm across her chest. 
MIley has been supportive of the movement that aims to end the media's "glorification of violence and repression of nudity."
This is a movement I personally support and think is terrific!
Lena Dunham, Liv Tyler, Scout Willis and Rumer Willis have also freed their nipples in support of the equality movement that "stands against female oppression and censorship" while helping to "empower women across the world."
Ms. Cyrus recently expressed herself to BBC's Newsbeat
"Guys get to show their titties on the beach, why can't we?" she asked. "I don't understand the double standard of life."
She also stated "I feel like I'm one of the biggest feminists in the world, because I tell women to not be scared of anything." 
And they shouldn't be, go Miley!
Free the Nipple with Miley Cyrus at: http://www.freethenipple.com/
Get with Miley at: http://instagram.com/mileycyrus

Friday, December 26, 2014

Yee Haw! It's The Holiday Sweater Round-Up!

Shailene Woodley
What better way to celebrate the first day post Christmas than proving celebrities have tacky taste just like the rest of us.

Yes, they too wear Fugly Holiday sweaters. Most of us would be returning these today, but not these stars. 


Here are a few of my favorites, and from the looks of these sweaters it's not any of these famous people's first time at the rodeo. Happy gift return day y'all!
Jake Gyllenhall

Pharrell Willaims 

Kate Upton


Christmas Sweaters are Fugly at: http://www.uglychristmassweater.com/

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Pentatonix Get A Platinum Christmas Gift

On A Roll: Pentatonix
Photo: Jiro Schneider 
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR GRAMMY NOMINATED

 PENTATONIX!

THAT’S CHRISTMAS TO ME SCANS OVER 1 MILLION ALBUMS IN THE US

Merry Christmas PTX! A platinum Christmas gift & a Grammy nomination, wow! That's way better than a lump of coal in your stocking...!

SURPASSES BEYONCE’S BEYONCE TO BECOME THE 4TH BEST SELLING ALBUM OF 2014

#1 ON BILLBOARD’S HOLIDAY ALBUM CHART FOR 9 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS

#1 BEST SELLING CD AND MP3 ALBUM OF 2014 ON AMAZON

NOMINATED FOR 2014 GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA – “DAFT PUNK”

Celebrate With The Gang at: http://ptxmas.ptxofficial.com/

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Meryl Streep "Listen, I Want You To Know, I Got You This F - - king Part"

The Woods Are Alive With The Sound of Music: Meryl Streep & Bill Magnussen
Meryl Streep really isn't an evil witch, she just plays one in Into The Woods. The Oscar winning screen legend played a part in landing her costar Bill Magnussen the lead role of Rapunzel's Prince in the film which opens Christmas day.

"I remember the first day coming into rehearsal," Magnussen told the New York Post, laughing. "Meryl was like, ‘Listen, I want you to know, I got you this f - - king part.'"

This is the kind of story that show biz dreams are made of. It just so happens that Meryl had seen the Broadway actor in Tony winning play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike in 2013 and then lobbied producers for him to land the part in Into the Woods

Magnussen has been in the biz for several years, Into The Woods will be his first major movie role.

That's a pretty amazing Holiday gift, wonder what Bill is getting Meryl in return?

Take A Walk Into The Woods at: http://movies.disney.com/into-the-woods/

KC and the Sunshine Band Will Be "Feeling You" In 2015



Features Songs by Sixties Legends Bob Dylan, Ben E. King, The Kinks, The Righteous Brothers, Jackie DeShannon, Aaron Neville & More

Face it everyone loved KC and the Sunshine band at the height of their popularity in pop music. Who could resist songs like "Shake Your Booty" & "I'm Your Boogie Man?"

Well they have a new album of 60's covers coming in 2015, yep KC and the Sunshine Band are going to be "Feeling You" in the New Year, oh yes they are!
 
KC and The Sunshine Band dominated the 1970s, ruling the airwaves with a unique meeting of Caribbean, pop, R&B and latin styles that inspired infectious grooves and the distinctive Sunshine Sound, producing such #1 hits as “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Boogie Shoes,” "Shake Your Booty,” and many more. Before he impacted the world, teaching them how to boogie, Harry Wayne “KC” Casey was, like the rest of America, being shaped by the music, conflicts, innocence, sex, social and political movements and counterculture of the 1960s.

“The widespread social and political issues of the 1960s was, in part, the inspiration to do something that would make people forget about their problems and be happy,” said Casey. “People were looking for something that would divert their attention from the negative aspects of everyday life surrounding them.”

KC and The Sunshine Band pays tribute to the era on March 10, 2015, with Feeling You! The 60's. The album, part one of the two-part Feeling You project, features covers of songs by sixties legends Bob Dylan, Ben E. King, The Kinks, The Righteous Brothers, Jackie DeShannon, Aaron Neville and many more (full track listing below).

“I’m excited for my fans to hear this album,” said Casey. “I really went outside of the box vocally and creatively. Feeling You! The 60's is autobiographical, showing how I feel about love, life and the world through the music of that era.”

 Feeling You! The 60's Track Listing:
  1. (There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me (4:12)
  2. Oh How Happy (2:58)
  3. Dreams (5:29)
  4. Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu (2:51)
  5. Words (3:03)
  6. You Really Got A Hold On Me (3:12)
  7. Both Sides Now (4:03)
  8. Tell It Like It Is (3:08)
  9. Blowin’ In The Wind (5:06) Feat. The Unity On The Bay Choir
  10. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling (4:22) Feat. Jason Scheff
  11. You Really Got Me (2:32)
  12. Sweet Soul Music (2:11)
  13. I Hear A Symphony (4:44)
  14. Stand By Me (5:31)
  15. You Keep Me Hanging On (3:35)
  16. Bring It On Home (3:50)
  17. Put A Little Love In Your Heart (3:43)
KC and The Sunshine Band On Tour:
12.27.2014 Paragon Casino Resort / Marksville, LA
12.31.2014 The Venetian / Macao, China
01.22.2014 Community Arts Center / Williamsport, PA
01.23.2015 NYCB Theatre at Westbury / Westbury, NY
01.24.2015 Valley Forge Casino / King of Prussia, PA
02.25.2015 Soul Train Cruise / San Juan, PR
03.20.2015 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino / Hollywood, FL
08.08.2015 Tropicana / Atlantic City, NJ
08.29.2015 Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile
08.30.2015 Monticello Grand Casino / Santiago, Chile

To learn more about KC and the Sunshine Band and to find more details about their upcoming tour dates, visit heykcsb.com.