Apr 30
Gorgeous band man candy and my fist thought was, “Which of these guys would I have nailed.” They are are gorgeous.
Paramount announced the release of “Not Fade Away” today. Starring gorgeous band members Jack Huston, John Magaro, Will Brill, Brahm Vaccarella. Blue-ray includes 45 minutes of bonus features. Tom Santilli calls it “A love letter to rock and roll.” Watch the trailer below.
Apr 30
CSI: The Experience partners with Andre Agassi Foundation for Education.
CSI: The Experience at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. Photo Copyright Larry Cunningham/CFM
April 30, 2013
“CSI:Crime Scene Investigation” Star Elizabeth Shue. Photo copyright Larry Cunningham/CFM
CSI: The Experience announced that they have recently partnered with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and will be donating a portion of their ticket sales to the foundation. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” Star Elizabeth Shue turned out to the exhibit at the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to announce the partnership and tour the exhibit with fans and media.
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For more information on CSI: The Experience check out http://lasvegas.csiexhibit.com/ and for more information on the Andrea Agassi Foundation for Education visit www.agassifoundation.org.
Apr 30
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The 80s provided us with some of the best live-action and animated fantasy movies ever. Let me ‘splain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up. There were swords, dragons, magic, unicorns, Hobbits, Muppets and Inigo Montoya to entertain us. The collection makes it difficult to select the top ten and impossible for everyone to agree which films should be on the list. When the opportunity to write/argue about the top ten fantasy movies of the 80’s came up I said, “As you wish.”
This was my opportunity to go up against Tom Fonss comedian and author who had to put together his top ten list of 80’s fantasy films for CineFix. The first thing I checked on his list was The Princess Bride. It had to be number one. Anything else would be, “Inconceivable!” It might actually be the number one fantasy movie of all time.
He did not disappoint me.
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10) Dragonslayer
09) Ladyhawke
08) The NeverEnding Story
07) Clash of the Titans
06) Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal
05) Willow
04) Legend
03) Conan the Barbarian
02) Excalibur
01) The Princess Bride
With the exception of Conan the Barbarian, I agree with the films listed but not necessarily the order. Conan the Barbarian? Ummm no. The NeverEnding Story would be third on my list. It is one of the most unusual movies from that time period.
My list included:
The Last Unicorn written by Peter S. Beagle is an animated fantasy film. A unicorn, the last of her kind lives in an enchanted forest. She ignores the dangers and sets out to find what happened to the other unicorns. The adventure, the music and the art makes it one of Bass & Rankins best works.
Time Bandits It has been said that there are two kinds of people: those who “get” Time Bandits and those who don’t. Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam directed and is probably why some people don’t get it. An eleven-year-old boy accidentally winds up in a world populated by dwarves, spider-women and a drunken Napoleon. It is weird and funny with a bizarre ending.
Fonss “the ultimate cool movie nerd” makes a new list of films from a different category each week for CineFix on YouTube. Cinefix’s Youtube Page CineFix is “the ultimate destination for true movie buffs and filmmakers on YouTube.” It is a smorgasbord of videos covering just about anything worth covering. The first video that came up on the site for me was, “
CineFix provide unparalleled behind the scenes access, candid interviews and dynamic original programming by both new and established voices for die-hard film lovers. It’s the most passionate film network that covers the biggest blockbusters, uncovers the smallest independent gems and entices members to contribute, critique and create.
Tom Fonss currently writes and performs in the acclaimed Groundlings Sunday Company. He is a founding member of the sketch comedy group “Big Boss Comedy.” He’s a performer in “Crit Juice,” a podcast and video series following actors and comedians playing Dungeons& Dragons while under the influence. He is the co-creator of “Petercannonball Productions” and the “Some Clean Shorts” sketch comedy web series. He’s been in numerous videos featured on “Funny or Die” and “College Humor.” He’s acted in plays throughout the Los Angeles area, including Suzan-Lori Parks’ “365 Days/365 Plays” at the Pacific Resident Theatre, and many others at the Odyssey Theater, the L.A. Theatre Ensemble, and the MET Theatre. He also performs improv regularly with Serious V-Necks, Dragon Dragon Dinosaur, and Hospital Flight.
Apr 29
Second installment in J.J. Abrams “Star Trek” franchise continues world tour with stop in Berlin, Germany.
Zachary Quinto, J.J. Abrams and Chris Pine attend the “Star Trek: Into Darkness” Press Conference at Hotel Adlon in Berlin Germany Copyright Image.net
The crew of the Enterprise landed in Berlin, Germany last week for a press conference and premiere for the latest installment of Director J.J. Abrams rebooted “Star Trek” franchise. The cast and director are continuing on their world tour in Berlin after stops in Sydney and Moscow, leading up to the big Hollywood Premiere on May 14th.
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“Star Trek: Into Darkness” held a gala premiere at the Sony Center at the Potsdamer Platz followed the next day by a press conference with Director J.J. Abrams, stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Alice Eve and Simon Pegg.
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“Star Trek: Into Darkness” opens on May 17th in the U.S. and May 9th in the U.K.
Apr 28
The Family Tools Handing over the keys.
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THE FAMILY TOOLS – “The Family Tools” stars Kyle Bornheimer as Jack Shea, J.K. Simmons as Tony Shea, Edi Gathegi as Darren, Johnny Pemberton as Mason, Danielle Nicolet as Liz and Leah Remini as Terry. Based on the UK series “White Van Man,” “The Family Tools” teleplay is by Bobby Bowman. “The Family Tools” is executive-produced by Bobby Bowman, Mark Gordon and Andrea Shay and Paul Buccieri. The pilot for “The Family Tools” was directed by Michael Fresco. The series is from ABC Studios. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR) J.K. SIMMONS, KYLE BORNHEIMER.
Tonight, whoever holds the magic… controls the fate of them all. Two new episodes remain until the spellbinding Season Finale!
TV’s most addicting drama is back in all it’s wicked, scheming glory. Tonight, Emily is back in the arms of the enemy— but where does her heart really lie? Plus, get caught up before tonight’s return!
As the team inch forward in their search for The Mole, they come across a shocking discovery. Do you know who The Mole is? Get up to speed on the mystery at ABC.com then tell us who you think he/she is. #WhoIsTheMole
Apr 25
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The Texas Frightmare Weekend is coming up May 3-5th in Dallas Texas and during the popular Horror fest, they will be screening films for passholders courtesy of IFC Films and IFC Midnight. On Saturday, May 4th at 8:00pm, they will be screening Elijah Wood’s film “Maniac”.
In this brutal, unrelenting, first-person remake of William Lustig’s 1980 classic, Frank (Elijah Wood) is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna (Nora Arnezeder) appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank’s obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed his long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill. Maniac will see US distribution through IFC Midnight on June 21st in theaters and via cable and digital VOD.
For information on how you can get tickets to the Texas Frightmare Weekend, log onto http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/weirdpress/.
Apr 25
Star Trek: Into Darkness Photo call Moscow. JJ Abrams, Alice Eve, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. Photo by Lucian Capellano. Courtesy of Image.net
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The second installment in J.J. Abrams Star Trek franchise, “Star Trek: Into Darkness” continues it’s world tour of premieres with a premiere in Moscow. Stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Alice Eve joined Director J.J. Abrams in the capital city for a photocall and premiere of the film.
J.J. Abrams, Alice Eve, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto attend a photo call of the ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ premiere at Planetarium on April 25, 2013 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kristina Nikishina/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures International
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Alice Eve, Simon Pegg and Benedict Cumberbath. It opens in the U.S. on May 17th.
Apr 24
Scarefest, one of the most recognizable Horror and Paranormal conventions in the country, has announced some of the guests for this year’s event, which will take place September 13-15th at the Lexington Convention Center.
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Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango, from the Syfy show “Ghost Hunters” and Josh Gates, star of Syfy’s “Destination Truth” have been announced to attend this year’s event.
Steve Gonsalves from “Ghost Hunters” Copyright Suzanne Philips
Dave Tango from “Ghost Hunters” Copyright Suzanne Philips
“Ghost Hunters” first aired on Syfy in October 2004 and has consistently been a leader in the Paranormal field. Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango are two of the most popular members of the TAPS team and they will be attending Scarefest this September.
Josh Gates’ “Destination Truth” has consistently been a fan favorite since premiering on the Syfy channel June of 2007. Host Josh Gates and his team travel around the world investigating claims of the Supernatural.
Josh Gates at the 2012 Scarefest. Copyright Suzanne Philips
All three are in high demand at conventions and will be a great addition to this year’s Scarefest. More guests are being added daily and we will bring you more updates as they become available.
To get your tickets to attend this year’s event or for more information on the 2013 Scarefest, visit http://thescarefest.com/index.php
Apr 24
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Based on a true story, “Pain & Gain” is about three bodybuilders M(ark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie) in Florida where they get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong.
Duane The Rock Johnson was unable to attend the Los Angeles red carpet for “Pain & Gain”. Johnson uderwent surgery for an injury he aquired during a recent wrestling bout with John Cena. “Dwayne’s hurt tonight,” Bay told Eonline on the red carpet. “He was pushing it too hard. [ He] needs to grow up and stop wrestling 300-pound men.”
Apr 22
Thousands of fans gather for the Widespread Panic gig during the last day of Wanee 2013 April 20. Photo George Peavey.
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SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA –
It was four days of continuous music not interrupted one bit by a rain storm that lasted into the night Friday when the 9th Annual Wanee Music Festival returned to The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Fla where the artists that can be described as the royalty of music perform.
An estimated 60,000 fans of bands like The Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic, Michael Franti, and his band, Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Leon Russell, Tower of Power, Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang, Electric Hot Tuna, Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, North Mississippi Allstars, Blackberry Smoke, Galactic & Friends, The Greyboy Allstars, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars featuring Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Jumpin Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux and Johnny Vidacovich; Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, The Lee Boys, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Revivalists, Monophonics, Boombox, Oli Brown Band, Flannel Church and The Yeti Trio. Wanee Wednesday Happy Hour featured Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Cope, Kettle of Fish, Beebs & Her Money Makers, Juke and The Groves gathered to immerse themselves in their favorite music.
Wanee also had the traveling version of Jorma Kaukonen’s “Fur Peace Ranch” where fans could experience musician/songwriter workshops and lessons, all under the tutelage of world class musicians.
Fans began arriving early in the week before the April 17 opening night and by Friday, primitive camping sites were cram packed with vehicles parked bumper to bumper and festival goers having the time of their lives on the more than 800-acre campground on the banks of the famous Suwannee River. Dozens upon dozens of vendors with every type food imaginable, including pancakes and syrup for breakfast, pizza and much more, a huge selection of festival clothing that included belly dancers’ coin skirts with beaded matching tops for the festival junkie, blankets, drums, jewelry and on and on did a brisk business. Some vendors’ tents were lined up in triple rows and some extended out of sight into the camping area. Golf carts were among the mode of transportation along with a few bicycles but mostly these festival goers used their God-given ability to walk, yes, walk, on their ventures around the park! Thursday night’s Royal Southern Brotherhood performance at the Mushroom Stage (amphitheater) was filled jam-packed with swirling hula-hoopers, swaying music lovers and head-bobbing music aficionados who seemed oblivious to those around them. These same themes carried throughout the four-day festival that ended Saturday night or actually early Sunday morning. When Widespread Panic and The Allman Brothers performed late Saturday evening, the festival field was a sea of bodies swaying shoulder to shoulder, grooving to the music as far as the eye could see.
Strange as it may seem, Saturday evening at this world-wide known jam band music festival, the sounds of bluegrass began to waft through the oak trees in the Crafts Village where “Dr.” Don Miller, a long-time bluegrass radio DJ, broadcast his regular Saturday program from 5-7 p.m. over WQHL 98.1 The Big Country station from the SOSMP’s radio studio in the Crafts Village! It was easy to tell some festival goers who passed by may not have ever heard a thing called bluegrass music! Others just took a seat under the moss-laden oaks in front of the studio and enjoyed! One lady sat with her “chicken on a stick,” a 6 ft. pole with a 3 ft. tall paper stuffed chicken attached, garnering much attention!
For those who would like info about the SOSMP or upcoming events, you may call 386-364-1683, email
spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com.
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, Fla, 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!
Apr 21
“Destination Truth” star and Paranormal Investigator Rex Williams joins list of Paranormal Speakers and Celebrities at 2013 Las Vegas Paracon to be held August 23-25th at Binion’s Gambling Hall in downtown Las Vegas.
Rex Williams in “Destination Truth” Courtesy Rex Williams
As the 2013 Las Vegas Paracon draws nearer, the EVPS team that is putting on the event for the second year in a row is adding even more great Paranormal Celebrities to the mix. They have recently announced that “Destination Truth” star and Paranormal Investigator Rex Williams will be joining them this year for the first time.
Rex first began working in Emergency Medical Services almost two decades ago. He has worked as a paramedic in Central California for more than 12 years. He holds various certifications including Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Trauma Life Support, and Wilderness Medicine & Survival. Rex is also an avid SCUBA diver, enjoys rock climbing and nature photography. He holds a special interest in World history and Anthropology.
Rex Williams at the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada. Copyright Claudia Cirey
Growing up on a horse ranch in California, Rex spent most of his time with his family venturing into the wilderness of our National Parks across the United States. Through his early outdoor adventures, he learned about the beauty of nature, as well as its unforgiving dangers. Rex joined the Destination Truth team in 2009, has traveled to over 30 countries and investigated nearly 40 paranormal cases around the world.
For tickets or more information on the 2013 Las Vegas Paracon, visit http://thelasvegasparacon.ticketleap.com/the-las-vegas-paracon/.
Apr 19
When I see “earworm” my first thought is Star Trek and that thing crawling towards Chekov’s ear in The Wrath of Khan. That isn’t really a worm it is a Ceti eel but just as gross. Once past that thought my mind goes to a woman Untold Stories of the ER and the pet worms she had living under her skin packed with dirt.
BUT! Thankfully an “earworm” is a gross little creature working it’s way to your brain according to Rhitu Chatterjeev it is, “It’s just a silly little tune stuck in my head. I have no idea why it popped up this morning. And I just can’t get rid of it. Earworms are like “unwanted or intrusive thoughts,” says Daniel Levitin, a neuroscientist at McGill University in Montreal. ”
“Psychologists and neuroscientists have a scientific term for earworms. It is ‘involuntary musical imagery.’ In contrast, voluntary musical imagery is when we willingly think of a song, or a musical piece. It’s something we can control.”
Music has a tendency to get stuck in our heads. You know the experience – a tune intrudes on your thoughts and plays, and replays, in a never-ending loop. It happened recently to me. So, as a science reporter, I thought I’d try to find out why.
Several weeks ago, I was at home on a Sunday morning when, for no apparent reason, three words popped into my head – “Funky Cold Medina”.
That’s the name of a song performed by rapper Tone Loc. I’m told it was a hit in the 1990s, but I hadn’t heard it until the night before when a friend sang it at a karaoke bar.
I kept hearing the lyrics – “Cold coolin’ at a bar, and I’m looking for some action. But like Mick Jagger said, I can’t get no satisfaction.”
When the song reappeared in my head, I could hear my friend singing it again and again… and again.
I was stuck with it for nearly a day and a half, before it finally went away.
But it left behind a nagging question. Why do we get songs stuck in our heads in the first place?
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Earworm offenders
Earworm ‘triggers’
Listen to more on this story at PRI’s The World, a co-production of the BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH in Boston. You’ll also be able to hear what earworms plague people working on the show.
Read the complete story on BBC.com
Apr 15
Texas Frightmare weekend runs May 3-5th at the Hyatt Regency Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport and features celebrities from shows such as “The Walking Dead”, “Halloween”, “The Boondock Saints”, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and more.
The Hyatt Regency at the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport is gearing up for the 2013 Texas Frightmare Weekend. Conceived by Loyd and Sue Cryer in 2005 as a three-day horror convention, the event takes place annually in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. True to its motto, “The Southwest’s Premier Horror Convention”, their goal is to provide fans with an unrivaled experience by celebrating all aspects of genre films. Texas Frightmare Weekend hosts celebrity appearances, autograph signings, screenings, exclusive parties and horror memorabilia vendors from all over the country. The event is also extremely proud to have featured the rising talents of many Texas “Frightmakers” in screenings, panel discussions and Q & A’s.
After humble beginnings at the tiny Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, TX, TFW (as it has begun to be called by attendees) is arguably the largest horror convention in the nation. The event boasts over 10,000 attendees annually and has hosted genre legends such as George A. Romero, Clive Barker, Malcom McDowell, Robert Englund, John Carpenter, Tobe Hooper, Cary Elwes and hundreds more.
In 2012 the event moved to the Hyatt Regency inside the DFW to make room for its growing fan base. The new venue provides 93,000 square feet of event space (compared to the Grapevine Convention Center at 23,500 square feet) and 800 rooms.
Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), Carol (Melissa Suzanne McBride), Michonne (Danai Gurira), Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan), Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) – The Walking Dead – Season 3, Episode 16 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC
This year will see celebrities including “The Walking Dead” stars John Bernthal, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Lew Temple, Nick Gomez, Vincent Ward and Norman Reedus. Reedus will also team up with Sean Patrick Flanery, his Co-star from “The Boondock Saints”. Some of the other featured celebs for the weekend will include Gary and Jake Busey, Nick Castle (Halloween), Denise Crosby (Pet Cemetary), Michael Faust (Face Off), James Hampton (Teen Wolf), Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Virginia Madsen (Dune), Patricia Quinn (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Chris Sarandon (Fright Night) and more.
There will also be screenings and panels throughout the weekend and opportunities for fans to get a photo or autograph with their favorite stars.
For ticket and hotel information visit www.texasfrightmareweekend.com.
Apr 15
It is a beautiful day, the sun is shining and you are having a good day. Then you turn on the radio and the DJ plays THAT song the one that makes you miserable. You need to listen to it again and you play over and over and over while you wallow in your misery.
That’s a Love Song.
We’ll do it all
Everything
On our own
We don’t need
Anything
Or anyone
If I lay here
If I just lay here
would you lie with me and just forget the world?
I don’t quite know
How to say
How I feel
Those three words
Are said too much
They’re not enough
If I lay here
If I just lay here
would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we’re told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
Let’s waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads
I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own
If I lay here
If I just lay here
would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we’re told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that’s bursting into life
All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they’re all I can see
I don’t know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
If I lay here
If I just lay here
would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Apr 12
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Read more about the cast Oblivion here.
Release date: April 19, 2013 (IMAX and Wide Release)
Genre: Action-adventure
Cast: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Melissa Leo
Directed by: Joseph Kosinski
Screenplay by: Karl Gajdusek and Michael deBruyn
Based on the Graphic Novel Original Story by: Joseph Kosinski
Produced by: Joseph Kosinski, Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Barry Levine, Duncan Henderson
Executive Producers: Dave Morrison, Jesse Berger, Justin Springer
Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of TRON: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind.
2077: Jack Harper (Cruise) serves as a security repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying alien threat who still scavenges what’s left of our planet, Jack’s mission is almost complete. In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home.
Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, Jack’s soaring existence is brought crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Drawn to Jack through a connection that transcends logic, her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he thought he knew. With a reality that is shattered as he discovers shocking truths that connect him to Earth of the past, Jack will be pushed to a heroism he didn’t know he contained within. The fate of humanity now rests solely in the hands of a man who believed our world was soon to be lost forever.
Oblivion was shot in stunning digital 4K resolution on location across the United States and Iceland. http://www.oblivionmovie.com
Apr 4
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK, LIVE OAK, FLA – When this year’s ACM Awards gets underway this weekend, April 5-7, there will be a multitude of artists who have made it big and some who are just now hitting the big time. But, in all these famous names you will see performing throughout this spectacular weekend and at the BIG show Sunday evening, there are many who have either already performed at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla over the past 20 plus years or who will be at the 2013 Suwannee River Jam! Here’s a list of just some of those mentioned by the ACM folks – this year‘s Jam performers being honored with awards or performing at the ACM have a double ** next to their names: Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Toby Keith, Florida Georgia Line **, Eli Young Band**, Easton Corbin**, Randy Houser**, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gary Allan, Lee Brice, Justin Moore, Jake Owen, Joe Nichols, Jerrod Niemann, Blackberry Smoke, ACM Song and Songwriter of the Year nominee Johnny Bulford, Eric Paslay, Morgan Frazier, Aubrey Haynie and the Zac Brown Band! Wow! Now, that’s a lot of top country stars who have passed through the gates of The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, and that’s only a fraction of the artists who have performed at the SOSMP!
The Eli Young Band is among those performing at the 2013 Suwannee River Jam. The band is up for several ACM awards – Vocal Group of the Year, Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” The EYB is expected to bring some serious energy and fans to the Suwannee River Jam May 1-4 at the SOSMP!
Newcomers Florida Georgia Line (a fitting name for a group coming to the Jam as the SOSMP is located almost on THE Florida/Georgia line!) is nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year, New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year. The duo is also nominated for New Artist of the Year presented by Kohl’s Department Stores. Florida Georgia Line currently has two top 20 singles on the Billboard Country Charts, the duo’s #1 hit “Cruise” is hanging in at #11 while “Get Your Shine On” is at #5 and moving up!
Another artist who has a SOSMP history is Aubrey Haney, who has Live Oak ties, nominated for and already announced as the winner of the Fiddler of the Year! Nominated for Steele Guitar Player of the Year was former area resident Scotty Sanders who has lived in Columbia and Hamilton counties and has many relatives still in this area. Scotty has been a session artist in Nashville for a number of years and is highly regarded for his work. Although Scotty didn’t win this year, North Florida is proud to claim him as one of our own![hana-code-insert name=’LikeArticle’ /]
Johnny Bulford, who won the state Colgate (now Texaco) Country Showdown at the SOSMP in 2008 and went on to win the national and $100,000 in cold hard cash is among those nominated this year! He’s nominated for the ACM Song of the Year for “A Woman Like You,” and is among the performers during this week of ACM events in Las Vegas. He’s now a successful songwriter with Warner Chappell in Nashville, having written Lee Brice’s Platinum selling single, “A Woman Like You,” with Phil Barton and Jon Stone. The charismatic singer/songwriter, who secured a highly coveted endorsement deal with Taylor Guitars, has opened for Montgomery Gentry, John Anderson, Gretchen Wilson, Blake Shelton, Colt Ford, Justin Moore, Jamie Johnson, Collin Raye, Josh Turner, Trick Pony, Emerson Drive, Chris Cagle, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence and Jason Michael Carroll to name just a few. He’s also performed at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park features karaoke Monday and Thursday night, live bands each Friday and Saturday night in the Music Hall and a host of festivals throughout the year including The Suwannee River Jam, Wanee, Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival, Aura Music and Arts Festival, Springfest, Magnolia Fest, Purple Hatter’s Ball, Old Tyme Farm Days, Memorial Day Weekend, Labor Day Weekend, Suwannee Lights with more than 5 million lights showcasing drive-thru Christmas displays and much, much more.
Doors to the Music Hall open at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday night for dinner, shows begin at 8 p.m. Admission is free. As always, the SOSMP’s SOS Café and Restaurant is open and has available delicious food at regular prices along with nightly specials and a full service bar.
If you would like to make reservations for RV parking, cabins, primitive camping or camper parking for the SOSMP or to purchase tickets for upcoming events, call 386-364-1683, email spirit@musicliveshere.com or go to www.musicliveshere.com.
Upcoming festivals and events include Wanee with the Allman Brothers, Suwannee River Jam Auditions, Ms. Suwannee River Jam Daisy Duke Style contest, Suwannee River Jam and Purple Hatters Ball.
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is located at 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak, Fla, 4.5 miles south of Interstate 75 and 4.5 miles north of Interstate 10 off US 129. Keep an eye out for the SOSMP sign and white painted board fence!
Apr 3
Comedienne and Paranormal Investigator Karen Rontowski to serve as MC for 2013 Las Vegas Paracon to be held August 23-25 at Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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When Comedienne Karen Rontowski is not entertaining live audiences, she is looking for dead ones.
Karen’s night job is stand-up comedy and her later night job is that of a Paranormal Investigator. Mixing comedy with the paranormal she performs at the top ParaCons including: Frontier ParaCon (Stanley Hotel , Colorado), LA Supernatural Summit (Glen Tavern, Santa Clarita, CA), Phenominology 105 (Gettysburg, PA) and Saint Mary’s ParaCon (Virginia City, NV). She recently opened for Britt Griffith of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters at the Pasadena Playhouse. She also was lead investigator and Paranormal Consultant for the independent film “Four Square” after the film crew found a few extra voices on their movie audio track.
She is a frequent Paranormal Expert Guest on Blog Talk Radio, New Dissident Radio, LA Talk Radio, Ztalk, Paranormal Edge, and is the Comedy/Paranormal Reporter for Altered States.
A 20-year tarot reader, Reiki Master, and team member of Paranormal Investigation Group Spirit Rescue and X Paranormal, Rontowski likes to involve the supernatural/spiritual side of the trek in her ghost hunts. Though the best evidence comes from recorders, cameras, EMF meters, the most memorable paranormal experiences are often based on how the hunters
felt and what unfamiliar and interesting things they tuned into on a psychic level.
To get your tickets for the 2013 Las Vegas Paracon, visit http://thelasvegasparacon.ticketleap.com/the-las-vegas-paracon/.
Apr 2
Julie Krystina – copyright Julie Krystina
Actress/Model/Massage Therapist/Paranormal Investigator/sensitive-empath, lover of pez and indie rock music and 80s hair metal Julie Krystina has been featured in High profile films and tv shows on networks like the CW, Nickelodeon,Disney, MTV and most recently Bio/A&E on shows like One Tree Hill, The Suite Life Of Zack and Cody, Drake and Josh, The 5th Wheel, Friday Night Lights , My Ghost Story, and The Hills to name a few. She also helped to develop and create the role of Swoff’s Girlfriend Kristina in the movie ” Jarhead”. She currently resides in Los Angeles but originally comes from Seattle , Washington. She has done work with D&G for the fall campaign in 2003 as well as a sunglasses campaign for Versace. Her modeling career started with Abercrombie and Fitch. Julie has an extensive cheerleading background including acceptance at the University of Washingon which she declined for a career in film.
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Julie is the Founder of Grey Zone Paranormal started in 2010 after lifelong experiences in the paranormal starting at age 2.She is a sensitive, empath, and clairaudient in other words a Jane of all trades and a friggin bad ass! Julie is a former member of Paranormal Hot Squad, which was featured on Travel Channel’s “Paranormal Challenge”. Julie was a guest at the 2012 Las Vegas Paracon and is happy to be returning for a second time!
To meet Julie Krystina and all of the other great guests at the 2013 Las Vegas Paracon, get your tickets today at http://thelasvegasparacon.ticketleap.com/the-las-vegas-paracon/
Apr 1
Cast of “Evil Dead: The Musical Las Vegas” Hosts Viewing Party for the Season 3 Finale of “The Walking Dead” at Hi-Scores Bar/Arcade in Las Vegas.
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To the disappointment of many fans, “The Walking Dead” aired their last episode of Season 3 last night and fans will have to wait months for new episodes. To celebrate the end of this season, Hi-Scores Bar/Arcade in Las Vegas, Nevada held a viewing party last night which was hosted by the cast and crew of “Evil Dead: The Musical Las Vegas”.
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The packed crowd watched the episode, enjoyed food and drink specials and shopped vendors for artwork and Zombie-themed merchandise. After the show, the bar raffled off a host of prizes including a 42 inch television, a PS3, Dvd’s and more.
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For those going through “The Walking Dead” withdrawal, you can pick up the new video game “The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct” from your local GameStop or video game retailer and play “The Walking Dead” while you wait for Season 4!
And if you are in Las Vegas, you can spend Friday and Saturday nights at Planet Hollywood with “Evil Dead: The Musical”. For tickets and information, check out http://www.evildeadlasvegas.com/.
Ben Stobber and Kolton Rostron from Evil Dead: The Musical Las Vegas”
