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Auditions: Broadway After Dark - Jacksonville, NC

By Dan Thornton on May 10, 2013 11:55 AM | No Comments
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Debbie's Angels Productions is holding auditions for its popular revue Broadway After Dark.  This is a racy, rowdy revue of some of Broadway's biggest hits including songs from Chicago, Rent, Gypsy, Smokey Joe's Cafe, etc.  They are looking for men and women. You will be performing songs, dances, scenes and monologues from various shows when you audition so please be prepared.

Checklist:
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • 32 bars (a verse and a chorus) of a Broadway song.  If you don't know any Broadway songs, prepare a pop, rock, gospel or country song.  Bring sheet music if you have it but also be prepared to sing acapella.
  • If you are NOT a singer, please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic or dramatic monologue.
  • Bring a headshot and resume if you have it.   If you don't, no worries. Just come anyway!




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Potpourri

By Dan Thornton on April 18, 2013 11:07 AM | No Comments



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Photo Credit:  Courtesy Eric Graham of Eric Graham Photography


D. J. Barton and Catherine Trail
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Music Director for Debbie's Angels Productions

By Dan Thornton on March 23, 2013 1:34 PM | No Comments
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Debbie's Angels Productions is seeking a music director for their Spring theatre classes.  You must be able to read music, teach vocal parts and play the piano.  There is some pay.  Please email your resumes to debbiesangelsproductions@gmail.com.  Looking for someone in the Onslow County or surrounding areas of North Carolina. 





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Shovels and Rope on The David Letterman Show

By Dan Thornton on February 1, 2013 8:43 AM | No Comments
A ball of fire singer out of Tennessee with an acoustic guitar, and a harmonica playing rhythm section of a fella from Texas punching out the beat.  That's what you get when you see Shovels and Rope.

Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent now call Charleston, South Carolina home and have recently been touring the U.S. in support of their new album O' Be Joyful.

Check them out below in their recent appearance on The David Letterman Show.



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To Russia With Love

By Dan Thornton on January 7, 2013 1:55 PM | No Comments
Dreamkiller2.jpgLet's send Christy Johnson and the Dreamkiller Band to Russia.  You can help by liking them on the ULikeUs page now through January 31st.  

ULikeUS is a competition where artists compete to bring their music to Russia.  The top twenty bands that gain the most attention at this stage will compete for a panel of judges to see who gets to go to Russia and play their music.  More about that here.



To vote for Dreamkiller go to the ULikeUs voting page.  Find Dreamkiller and vote by clicking on the Facebook or VK.com icons.








Check out the Dreamkiller Watch This video below and visit their web page.  Also, like this page so all your friends can vote too!





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Darrell Scott at the McCelvey Center - Southern Sound Series

By Dan Thornton on November 14, 2012 9:30 AM | No Comments
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Darrell Scott (Photo credit: Erik Joling at nl.wikipedia)

Darrell Scott wowed a packed audience at the McCelvey Center last night with his guitar prowess and remarkable vocals.  The event is part of the Southern Sound  Series being presented at the center over the next few months.  Other performers coming up in the series include The Secret Sisters, Ruthie Foster, Suzy Boggus, and Abigail Washburn.

Keeepers of The Culture Awards were presented to Alan Miller, Pat Veasey, and Joe Zdenek for their contribution in keeping cultural events and education alive in York County, SC followed by Scott's performance.  

Darrell is a Nashville session musician as well as singer/songwriter and performing artist.  He has collaborated with other performers such as Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Tim O'Brien, and Guy Clark.  Scott's song Long Time Gone, from his album Real Time with Tim O'Brien was covered by The Dixie Chicks sending it to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.





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Potpourri

By contributor on August 1, 2012 9:29 AM | No Comments

At the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC

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Music Video Opportunity for Your Band

By Dan Thornton on June 5, 2012 5:24 AM | No Comments
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English: Music Video Still from "SHE IS SO CRIMINAL" (Photo credit: Mehran Naseer Wikipedia)


The $500 Days of Summer website is offering professional videos for 5 bands to be filmed in the Charlotte, North Carolina area for $500.  This may still sound like a lot of money but these guys have made music videos in the $20k range and knows how to produce a video that will keep a viewer engaged.

Each video will be directed by UNC-Charlotte and the Art Institute of Charlotte film professor William S. Davis. who has worked with local as well as international artists.  He is also president of Yellow Arrow Film, Inc.

There are only 5 slots open.  So if you are a band or solo artist in need of a quality music video on the cheap then check into this site.






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Auditions: American Idol Season 12

By Dan Thornton on June 4, 2012 1:33 PM | No Comments
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English: David Cook performing at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT (Photo credit: Public Domain by Mysticpurz via Wikipedia)

American Idol Season 12 will be holding auditions soon in Los Angeles, San Antonio, Charlotte, Newark, Chicago, New Orleans, and Oklahoma City.


Los Angeles
Registration: June 5th - 6th
Auditions: June 7th
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue
Los Angeles, California

San Antonio
Registration: June 12th - June 13th
Auditions: June 14th
Alamodome
100 Montana St. 
San Antonio, Texas

Charlotte
Registration: June 17th - 18th
Auditions: June 19th
Time Warner Cable Arena
1333 East Trade Street
Charlotte, North Carolina



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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

By Dan Thornton on April 4, 2012 8:01 AM | No Comments
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The sun sets over the main stage at Coachella 2011. (Photo credit: Jameyhopkins via Wikipedia)

Coming up next weekend will be the first of two Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festivals.  Starting this year there will be two festivals held on consecutive weekends. It's so popular they're holding it twice!

Some of the acts that are scheduled to perform are the Black Keys, Mazzy Star, Radio Head, Bon Iver, The Shins, SBTRKT, Zeds Dead, We Were Promised Jet Packs, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Florence the Machine, Girl Talk, and many, many more..

Besides all the great acts there will be plenty of good food and drink to choose from.  Need a quick bite?  There will be food trucks available.  Want something more relaxed and satisfying then go to one of the several restaurants or bars setup on the site.




Against Me! playing at the 2007 Coachella Vall...

Against Me! playing at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. (Public Domain photo by R1vers Wikipedia)




Most of the tickets are sold out but there are a few premium camping passes left.  For those of you that can't be there in person you can watch the live stream on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/coachella/live



Zia Record Exchange will be open during the festival so you can purchase new or used records and CDs.  Record Store Day will feature special releases, and artist signings will be available. in the Zia tent.



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Casting Call: Duets - New ABC Singing Competition

By Dan Thornton on March 12, 2012 1:14 PM | No Comments
Jennifer Nettles

Jennifer Nettles (Image by sarah lasker via Wikipedia)

A new ABC singing competition show called Duets will be airing this summer and they are looking for talent.  

Lionel Ritchie, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Thicke, and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will be auditioning singers and mentoring them along the way.  Each star will sing a duet with their contestant and in the end the best duet wins.  That contestant will win a record deal with Hollywood Records.


You Will Need to Send:
  • Name
  • Age
  • Occupation
  • Where you are located.
  • Phone number.
  • Email address
  • 2 recent photos
  • Brief description of your singing ability and why you want to sing with your specific superstar.

Send the above information to:


   

South by Southwest Starts This Weekend

By Dan Thornton on March 7, 2012 5:01 PM | No Comments
Paramount Theatre (Photo Credit: Michael Paolini)



Film, music, and interactive are the three main ingredients of this conference and festival located in the heart of Texas.  Austin will host thousands of fans over the course of it's 10 day run.



South by Southwest
Friday, March 9th - Sunday, March 18th
Austin, Texas






6th Street At Night (Photo Credit: James Buchan)






This is a big festival with over 5,000 events so it's impossible to see everything. Plan your visit wisely.


Below are some links to get you started.





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Auditions: Virginia Renaissance Faire

By Dan Thornton on March 5, 2012 1:39 PM | No Comments
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Image by David R. Tribble  via Wikipedia

Out of the Woodwork Productions is seeking applicants this weekend to participate in the cast of the Virginia Renaissance Faire opening in May.

Checklist
  • Students, hobbyists, volunteers, and professionals welcome.
  • Guild members, musicians, street characters.
  • Be prepared to recite 90 seconds of a memorized or well read dialogue. Could be a poem, from a play, or a joke.
  • The Faire provides classes in improvisational theater, dialect, and other skills.

Also needed are volunteers to help with construction, grounds crew, front gate, information booth, and other areas.




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Tavis Smiley Interview with Anthony Hamilton

By Dan Thornton on February 21, 2012 1:35 PM | No Comments
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Anthony Hamilton (Image by grgbrwn via Wikipedia)









Tavis talks with R&B artist Anthony Hamilton about his latest CD Back To Love.  What does Anthony think about doing a country or a blues album?





Watch R&B artist Anthony Hamilton on PBS. See more from Tavis Smiley.


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Delbert McClinton - Cary Ann Hearst tonight in Charlotte, NC

By Dan Thornton on February 17, 2012 1:53 PM | No Comments
Delbert McClinton will be in Charlotts bringing his soulful blend of blues, contry and Rock to the Neighborhood Theatre.  Also check out Cary Ann Hearst with Shovels and Rope at Snug Harbor.






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Bonnaroo 2012 Music & Arts Festival

By Dan Thornton on February 15, 2012 11:01 AM | No Comments
Tickets go on sale this weekend for the Bonnaroo 2012 Music & Arts Festival. The festival will be held on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee June 7th through June 10th.  

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2012 Grammy Winners

By Dan Thornton on February 12, 2012 11:38 PM | No Comments
Grammy Award

Image by CousinJacob via Wikipedia


Record of the Year
Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Album of the Year
21 - Adele

Song of the Year
Rolling in the Deep - Adele

Best New Artist
Bon Iver

Best Pop Solo Performance
Someone Like You - Adele

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
Body And Soul - Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse

Best Pop Instrumental Album
The Road From Memphis - Booker T. Jones

Best Pop Vocal Album
21 - Adele

Best Dance Recording
Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites - Skrillex





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A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - Charlotte, NC

By Dan Thornton on February 10, 2012 10:52 AM | No Comments
The Belk Theater, principal home of the Charlo...

Belk Theater (Public Domain image by Rschoneman via Wikipedia)

Tomorrow, the Belk Theater will host A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra where you will see and hear the different sections and instruments of the orchestra and their tonal colors.  Jacomo Rafael Bairos will be conducting this work by Benjamin Bitten, then will lead the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra through some of the tunes by The Beatles.


A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Saturday, February 11th
11:00 am
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Belk Theater
130 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
704.372.1000



   

Auditions for America's Got Talent - San Francisco - New York

By Dan Thornton on February 7, 2012 10:56 AM | No Comments
English: Howard Stern in 2000.

Howard Stern (Image by Silent K via Wikipedia)

Auditions thjs weekend for the next season of America's Got Talent in San Francisco.  Followed by the last audition for this season at the end of the month in New York City.

Howie Mandel and Sharon Osborne will be returning as judges and Howard Stern will be new judge this season.  Nick Cannon as usual as host.

America's Got Talent is searching for entertainers for the next season of their hit show.  If you have an act worthy of Las Vegas then now's your chance!  Pre-registration is underway and casting calls are scheduled for the following cities.



San Francisco
Saturday, February 11th
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, February 12th
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove Street
San Francisco, California




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Asheville Improvisational Music Festival

By Dan Thornton on February 5, 2012 1:37 PM | No Comments
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Cody Wright performs with Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (Image by Ltfunko via Wikipedia)

With some of North Carolina's best improvisational musicians the Asheville Iprovisational Music Festival is sure to offer a great weekend of entertainment.

Performing
  • E.Normus Trio with Jeff Sipe
  • Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
  • The Archrivals
  • Shane Perlowin Trio
  • Like Mind Trio
  • Spork!
  • The Page Brothers
  • more...

Tickets

Asheville Improvisational Music Festival
Thursday, February 16th trhough Saturday, February 18th
Magnetic Theatre
372 Depot Street, Suite 50
Asheville, North Carolina

   
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