Boston is buzzing these days. Rock n Roll is Rumbling and the EDM world has it all, "Together" in Boston. On Monday night, it was the local theatre scene that shined as the 2015 Elliot Norton Awards were handed out in the heart of the Boston Theatre district.
Joyce Kulhawik has all the excitement of the outstanding award winners. Tap the link to find out how truly outstanding a, " Stupid F***king Bird" can really be.
The amazing musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar" opens April 24 through May 3 at the Strand Theatre in Boston. Joyce Kulhawik informs me that she has the information for those of you who would like to win tickets to opening night on April 24. Opening night is always exciting. Now you and a guest can go Free! You could win one of five pairs of tickets to be given away.
Hurry! Tap the link to get all the information now! Good Luck!
What would you say if I told you that kids, teens and young adults could not only get along, but help each other to become the best that Massachusetts has to offer in Percusion Music Performance?
I am amazed to learn about this group of 26 young people ranging in ages from 10-22. Each of them practicing after school and giving up Saturday's and February School Vacation in order to compete in the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships. Frankly, you will be amazed as well.
The group of young people participating in this event, known as, SPIRIIT WINTER PERCUSSION are from Orleans, Mass and will compete Friday, April 10 in Dayton, Ohio. Not only has thier show, "TANGO" received industry buzz, but this group of young people received scores in the top bracket in the New England Competition circuit.
As much as I encourage people to go out and see live musicians, I realize that everyone may not be able to fly to Dayton Ohio to see Massachusetts young musicians compete. Instead, Get a day pass and gather the family around any Internet screen you can find and cheer on our local young musician Heroes!
The Day Pass is just $34.95 and gets you the preliminary Coompetion from 9:30 AM - 4:40 PM. Spirit Winter Percussion is likely to go on at 4:20. Visit: www.wgi.org/webcast to catch the live webcast.
To Learn more about Spirit Winter Percussion, Visit their website.
If you live in The greater Boston area, you may have noticed something different. It's called, "Streets and Sidewalks" In short, the snow is finally melting. On top of that, It's the weekend! Get your dancin' shoes, it's time to leave the boots at home and Get Out This Weekend!
April 3-5 2015
Friday April 3
Performing: Big Ol Dirty Bucket
Venue: The Spotlight Tavern 208 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA
Performing: The Decemberists / Always
Venue: House Of Blues 36 Lansdowne Street Boston MA
Time: 7:00 PM. Tix: $36-$46
Performing: Steve Angello / Electric Wizard / Satans Satyrs
Venue: Royale Boston 275 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
Time: 6:00 PM. Tix: $22
Saruerday April 4 2015
Performing : Against The Current / As It Is / Set It Off
Venue: Brighton Music Hall 158 Brighton Avenue, Boston, MA
Time: 6:00 PM. Tix :$14
Performing: Athens Wilson
Venue: Ryles Jazz Club 212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA
Joyce Kulhawik from Joyce's Choices is offering a chance to win tickets to catch the FREE advance screening of, "Women Woman In Gold" on Monday, March 30 2015.
Our friend, Joyce Kulhawik, from Joyce's Choices knows good performances. The Live show,"Wicked Awesome" is one of those terrific performances. The Boston Gay Men's Chorus is giving away 5 Pair of tickets to the opening night of "Wicked Awesome" On March 21st at 8:00PM.
Tap the Link below to find out how you could win tickets to "Wicked Awesome"
You recovered from New Year's Eve. You made it through the winter and now it's time to party! The biggest party of the season? It's Clears! Welcome everyone St. Patrick's Day is here! Many a pub to be open and we have the Live Music Listings to keep you celebrating til morn' .
St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2015
Performing: Celtic Women
Venue: Verizon wireless arena: 555 Elm St., Manchester, NH
What would you do if you found a Letter from John Lennon dated 40 years ago? "Danny Collins" is a movie based on a true story. Stumbling upon a letter from a music icon is only part of the story.
I think everyone should see this. Our friend, Joyce Kulhawik is helping me do that.
Follow the the link below and you can win Tickets to a March 12th preview of the movie ... but wait... Theirs more. This preview includes a Q&A session with the films' Director, Dan Fogelman.
Wonna Go? Tap the link and you could win Free Ztickets to the preview And Q&A.
Joyce Kulhawik knows that the Boston Music Coalition waves the flag for live music. When she informed me about a movie screening for, "Seymour: An Introduction" I knew this would be pretty hot. Even better, you too could win tickets to the screening. This film, rated PG, is about virtuoso pianist, Seymour Bernstein. The advance screening is March 12 and the film will be released on, March 27.
You are going to want to act fast on this one. so, I'll give you the link for all the information! Hope to see you there!
Live Music can take place nearly anywhere. From a Boston Subway to a suburban neighborhood bar. But live Theatre is special. You dress up ... Well, most of us still do. Actors, The orchestra, The lights and the stage management are just some of what is needed to make Live theatre seem so magical.
The new season is upon us and Joyce Kulhawik has all the excitement. Click the link, plan and get ready to go! :)
By now, you may have seen the intense Movie trailor for American Sniper. You also may have read the political fallout trending now.
The question most people have? Is this a good movie? Joyce Kulhawik offer her take on the movie in a review originally posted on her Joyce's Choices site.
The weather is frightful, but wow! Vegas fun And warm weather is Hot and delightful. People living in stormy, cold weather climates have just about had enough!
Enter the warm southern sounds of Rascal Flatts and go west... To Las Vegas.
Book a flight, pack your bags and get ready for a great show! Top Country artists, Rascal Flats starts a residency at, "The Joint" a Steamin' hot club at the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas on February 25 through May 14 2015. Perhaps by then, the snow will be gone.
I have often talked about the excitement Live Theatre offers. Now, Our friend, Joyce Kulhawik, has tickets to give away to see, "The Wiz". This play is hot, the contest is cool and (win or not), You are going to want to be there!
Ease on down to the link below. The contest is only a click away. This contest is exclusive to the "Joyce's Choices" web site and originally published on the "Joyce's Choices" site.
We are still receiving Music Thoughts, information and top 10 Lists for 2014 from so many of you. Lark Logan (A Kiss 108 alumni) has submitted a Rockin' Top Ten List. Lark Logan is an expert on Local Rock Bands and Her Top Ten List Rocks! To say the least.
Did Your Favorite Music Artist or Band Make the List?
Top Ten Boston Artists and Bands for 2014
By Lark Logan
10) The Stompers
9) The Fools
8) New Engkand
7). Booty Vortex
6) Houston Bernard Band
5) The Jugghead Band
4) Amanda Carr
3) bearstronaught (My New and Up And Coming Favouraites)
2) Charlie Farren
Live Theatre plays a key roll in the Boston Live Music Scene. Granted, not all live theatre is musical but the experience live theatre offers is breathtaking.
Joyce Kulhawik contributed this theatre article abbot the Play, "Red Hot Patriot" as a BMCiReporter. This article was first published on Joyce Kulhawiks' web site, "Joyce's a Choices"
Please click on the link for the complete article.
If you have a music review or upcoming event music fans should know about, let us know. Become a BMCiReporter by submitting your article to: BMCiReporter@BostonMusicCoalition.com.
John Luongo is a good friend of mine. I met John during the 70s when he introduced Disco music to Boston via the radio. A first of many firsts for this music pioneer. John Luongo produced for many bands in many music genres.
When we invited people to become BMCiReporters, John Luongo responded and offers his Top Ten Music industry Trends for 2014.
TOP TEN MUSIC INDUSTRY TRENDS FOR 2014
By John Luongo
There were both good and bad things that happened in 2014 regarding the most important moments!
1- Streaming - It came on as a great concept but the payments are flawed and there will be a revolt if artists are not paid fairly and have a voice at the table.
2- Using YouTube as an A&R tool. This has been around for a while but now the executives and so called Music Mavens just got plain lazy and proved to be useless. Nice if your watching for your own use, but in A&R, it's terrible if you just use it to see what gets the most views that is dangerous! By those standards, people picking their noses might have the most views and therefor get signed.
3- Facebook taking firm command as a networking tool to spread industry information and being utilized for industry pros to reconnect with peers.
4- Commercials and Film Placements bring a source of additional income to support falling download sales and keep some non touring acts alive.
5- Record Labels officially dropped the ball when it comes to having real full time A&R staffs in place that can direct an artist's career and future. The lack of such is evident as you can let your ears judge the results.
6- The limited use of real songwriters in music has given way to a lesser quality of song and that will swing to other way in new year. People are tired of songs that don't last and sadly so many of the one off groups such as One Direction will be gone as they have no personal point of view and only live because of the thoughts and talent of others behind the scenes. Seems the true songwriters can't make money doing what they once did as only those who participate in ownership of music truly make anything.
7- The return of vinyl on a scale unforeseen but anyone. It's Not about to return to old levels but it grew at a breakneck pace and will draw attention to the sound and the look of the medium. Why look at a postage stamp of a Picasso when you can see and hold a wall hanging of the same? Things are churning and do not doubt the continued return of the vinyl medium to remind us of our roots and give our senses a feeling of calmness that will continue to be rekindled with each and every new fan who has ears.
8- Social Networking became a staple in every band's arsenal to reach the audience. The use of social networking to spread the word on their efforts where once a luxury became a staple and part of every campaign. Where once building a buzz for a small band or artist was an insurmountable challenge, that was now possible and indeed proven over and over.
9- The renewed interests in early music in dance, rock, funk and pop genres that has been proliferating over the past two years and especially last year. This new found interest will educate a new generation and make for a better future for music as they can pick and choose the parts of the past that selectively fit into the template of tomorrow.
10- The awakening of the artistic community to the fact that they have rights and are now becoming much more aware of the travesty that the music business has perpetrated against them. They are feeling the effect of their power and they outreach to their fans as was evidenced by Taylor Swift who indeed gained sales and exposure and not lost is at the those at Spotify and Pandora had intimated. The New Artist now posses the power of the open minds and access to information that will cause them to be more business savvy and weary in the future. Power comes from knowledge and knowledge is powerful in this new digital age and finally there is indeed a shift and switching of balance to be in the hands of the creators of entertainment and not the buyers and distribution of it!
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What is Your Top 10 for 2014? Let us know and we could include it on our BMC Music Scene Page.
Send your Top Ten for 2014 to BMCiReporter@BostonMusicCoalition.com
Come one, come all! Welcome to Music and Entertainment in 2015!
To get started, let's first take a look at 2014. We want to know your key highlights for 2014. Joyce Kulhawik from the popular site, "Joyce"s Choices" sent us her Top Ten Movies for 2014.
You can also add your Music and Entertainment Highlights for all to see. Have a Top Ten from 2014? Great! Now you can share it for all to see on the Boston Music Coalition site. Submit your Top Ten by sending it to BMCiReporter@ BostonMusicCoalition.com