AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION INKS MULTI-YEAR TELEVISION DEAL WITH AXS TV
Brandi Carlile, The Civil Wars, Jakob Dylan, Guy Clark, Booker T. Jones,
Launched in July 2012 under the vision and stewardship of entrepreneur Mark Cuban, AXS TV is the premier destination for live events, breaking news, and as-they-are-happening trends in the worlds of pop culture, music, fashion, and entertainment. AXS TV Concerts is the premier source on television for 100% live music. From multi-day festivals to stadium tours to club acts. ASX TV delivers an unparalleled shared experience for fans of all genres. Leveraging the network’s vast landscape, artists expand their reach to live behind-the-scenes moments, live fan Q&A,s social media engagement and more unique opportunities specifically for the AXS TV audience. With multiple live concerts weekluy, ASX TV is the number one destination for artists and their fans to experience and share a pure live event in the world of music and pop culture. Live LIVE!
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Leon Russell at Headliners
Leon Russell
Leon Russell thrilled a packed Headliners Music Hall, Monday evening. The legendary singer/songwriter used his historical music catalogue and mixed in a few covers to entertain the middle age audience many who drove several hours to see the show. At 70 years old Russell’s voice is still strong. Having spent many of his early years as a studio musician, he clearly understands great musicians and his backup band consisting of Chris Simmons,guitar/ keyboard, Beau Charron, guitar, drummer Brandon Holder and long time bassist, Jackie Wessel played to perfection.
Russell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, March 14, 2011. He has collaborate with music’s best, playing with George Harrison, Elton John, Joe Cocker and Bob Dylan. His performance at Concert For Bangladesh, where he performed a medley of the songs “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “Young Blood” raised the awareness of his great talent.
He covered “Georgia on My Mind” and “Wild Horses” while playing the majority of his well know songs. The night end with an amazing stretch of “Tight Rope”, Hummingbird” “Delta Lady” and “Jumpin Jack Flash”. It was easily one of the finest performances of 2012.
A full house at Headliners
Leon Russell
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Kentucky State Fair Concert Photos
Raschal Flatts
The 2012 Kentucky State Fair ended Sunday with a final show by The Band Perry. Need to Breath opened the show to a audience estimated at 5000. Thats a shame considering both bands played well.
The Band Perry
The Band Perry
The Band Perry
Need To Breath
That wasn’t the case with The Rascal Flatts show. although it wasn’t completely sold out only a small amount of seats remained. Edens Edge, The Eli Young Band, and Little Big Town opened the show.
Raschal Flatts
Raschal Flatts
Raschal Flatts
Edens Edge
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http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/YL76mCgv/1/5718064 Rascal Flatts
http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/gRzUEaZ5/1/5727530 The Band Perry
MELISSA ETHERIDGE to Play The Louisville Palace
MELISSA ETHERIDGE
The Louisville Palace
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | 8:00 PM
Oscar® and two-time Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge is set to embark on a North American Tour in October 2012 in support of her latest studio album, “4th Street Feeling” (set for release on September 4th on Island Records). Melissa wrote twelve new songs for the album, which features Blair Sinta on drums, Brett Simons on bass, and Zac Rae on keyboards. Melissa takes the lead on vocals, piano, harmonica, banjitar and some of her most stirring lead guitar work to date.
In addition to her recording career, Melissa hosts “The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show,” syndicated through Benztown Radio Networks. In late 2011, Melissa was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and this fall, will be honored by the National Women’s Museum of Art in Washington DC with her inclusion in the exhibition, “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power.”
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, AT NOON
Ticket Prices: $37.50, $57.50, $77.50, $102.50 (plus applicable fees)
All seats reserved
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Journey at The Kentucky State Fair
Journey at The Kentucky State Fair
Friday nights, Kentucky State Fair show featuring Journey, Pat Benatar and Loverboy allowed Freedom Hall to return to its glory days. The sold out concert was reminiscent of past great performances of the venue. In the late seventies and throughout the eighties, bands like The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin ,Pink Floyd and many other legends played the venue. Journey returned to the place where they climbed from an opening act in for Boston and Manford Mann in March of 1977, to headlining here in the Steve Perry years. I attended those concerts and most others and this night was the closest I have witnessed to those wonderful memories. Although the arena wasn’t filled with a cloud of smoke, I did see lighters held high and have not heard such a loud audience since those early shows. The fans came dressed as in those days, tee shirts of their favorite bands and jeans. They knew most of the words to songs from all three groups and sang the choruses admirably. The majority of the audience were middle-aged or above and ready to have a party.
Loverboy opened the show with a quick set of their greatest hits, A heavier, Mike Reno was less mobile but his vocals are still strong. The band was very tight, Paul Dean was excellent on guitar, his chords and solos are the driving force of the band. Scott Smith’s booming bass opening “Turn Me Loose”, was the highlight of their show. The Band finished with “Working For The Weekend” which had the largest audience participation of the evening.
Pat Benatar ripped through her set mingling hits , and a few cover songs throughout her show, she still has a strong voice and continues to share the stage with her husband, guitarist, Neil Giraldo. They have been together for over 30 years. Giraldo’s guitar is as strong as Benatar’s Vocals, together the duo belted out “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” and “Love is A Battlefield” in powerful fashion.
There was little doubt who the fans came to see when Journey took the stage and it didnt take long for singer Arnel Pinada to make fans forget Steve Perry. Pinada who was found by the band on U-Tube and hired in 2007, sounded remarkably like the original singer and posses much more energy. But it was guitarist, Neil Schon who makes the band. Schon is a world class guitar player, who began at 15 years old playing in Santana. His solo on “Taboo” feature on Santana III is in my opinion one the best solos of all time. After two years with the band he left to form Journey with Santana member Gregg Rollie. His version of “The Star Spangled Banner”, was amazing.
The band rolled through hits from their Greatest Hits album that is certified 15 times Platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. Using by the entire arena of fans as backup singers, the night was highlighted by “Lights”, “Any Way You Want It” , ” Wheel In The Sky”, and “Don’t Stop Believin”
This band left nothing on the table. Their sound was excellent and stage show energetic.
As I waited in traffic after the show, a car passed me filled with Journey stickers on their back windshield, inside were two people who looked to be in their mid to late sixties. That is the kind of outreach the music of Journey holds.
Neil Schon
Journey at The Kentucky State Fair
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Todd Oliver Dogs Gone Wild ” Scene and Heard special”
As a valued (subscriber, etc…) we’d like to offer you a 50% discount on tickets to see Todd Oliver’s “Dogs Gone Wild” at The Louisville Palace on September 15th!
Click on the following link and use the password: wild, to buy your tickets NOW!!!
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Offer valid through August 31st
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Saturday Sept. 15
Louisville, KY – Have you ever met a talking dog, a real talking dog? Get ready when comedian and ventriloquist Todd
Oliver takes the stage — he will introduce you to 3 of them: Irving, Lucy and Elvis. These little dogs are making crowds
across the country howl for more!
Audience participation and personalizing the show for special events is a part of Todd’s proven successful formula,
making his show a consistent draw in top entertainment venues across America. His warm friendly personality creates a
“magical family chemistry.” Along with Irving, Lucy and Elvis, you’ll also meet the rest of his cast of characters such as
Pops, a crazy confused old timer; Miss Lilly, his lifelong love, and Joey, the loveable bad boy. And what are audiences
saying? “I’ve never laughed so hard in my life, amazing!” “Incredibly funny!” “A great act!” These are just some of the
comments heard regularly after the show.
Todd Oliver’s humor is situational and contemporary, resulting in a clean universal comedy that makes you feel good and
leaves you wondering, “How do those funny dogs talk?” Click for a preview:
Barry Manilow sells out the The Louisville Palace
Barry Manilow at The Louisville Palace
Barry Manilow performed his best known recordings to a sold out Palace Theater on Friday. beginning with “It’s A Miracle” he played ninety minutes filled with hits songs from his twenty-nine studio albums including ” Could It Be Magic”, “Mandy“, “Can’t Smile Without You“, “Copacabana (At the Copa)“and ending with, ” I Write The Songs”.
The 69-year-old Grammy winner joked with the audience, that at in his prime he was the Justin Bieber of his time.
In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equalled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Between 1974 – 1983 Manilow had three number 1 singles and 25 that reached the top 40. Several well-known entertainers have praised Manilow, including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s saying, “He’s next.” In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, “Don’t stop what you’re doing, man. We’re all inspired by you.”
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, including Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending his relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide.
Barry Manilow at The Louisville Palace
Barry Manilow sold out The Louisville Palace
Old Crow Medicine Show plays Louisville Palace
Old Crow Medicine Show visited The Louisville Palace Thursday evening. The band entertained over 2000 fans playing an excellent set. Here are some photos from the show.
Old Crow Medicine Show at The Louisville Palace
Old Crow Medicine Show at The Louisville Palace
Old Crow Medicine Show at The Louisville Palace
Old Crow Medicine Show at The Louisville Palace
Old Crow Medicine Show at The Louisville Palace
Old Crow Medicine Show at The Louisville Palace
Rock Bands KISS, Mötley Crüe, Announce $250,000 Donation to National Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program
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Rock Bands KISS, Mötley Crüe, Announce $250,000 Donation to National Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program |
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 BRISTOW, VA—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that rock bands KISS and Mötley Crüe are donating $250,000 to the National Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program. The band members from KISS and Mötley Crüe presented a check to Hiring Our Heroes at the kickoff of THE TOUR of 2012 in Bristow, VA. “We are grateful and excited about the generous gift from KISS, and Mötley Crüe,” said Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel (Ret.), executive director of the U.S. Chamber’s Hiring Our Heroes program. “This donation will allow us to hold hiring fairs around the country, as well as refine them to offer transition assistance workshops, ultimately helping us make even a greater difference on the critical issue of veteran and military spouse unemployment.” The relationship with Hiring Our Heroes began when KISS and Mötley Crüe pledged to hire a veteran as a roadie as part of the National Chamber Foundation and Capital One’s “Hiring 500,000 Heroes” campaign. Army veteran and longtime KISS fan Paul Jordan was selected after a review of 1,900 applications received by Hiring Our Heroes. Jordan, who is from Buford, Georgia, served three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The goal of the initiative is to engage the business community in committing to hire half a million veterans and military spouses by the end of 2014. In March 2011, the Chamber, in conjunction with the National Chamber Foundation, launched its Hiring Our Heroes program, a nationwide effort to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. The Chamber started the program to improve public-private sector coordination in local communities, where veterans and their families are returning every day. To date, Hiring Our Heroes has hosted more than 220 hiring fairs in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, helping more than 10,400 veterans and military spouses find employment. |
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