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We Are Creamy.dk

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:52:53 -0500

Rannva Joensena & Rebekka Matthew from the group, Creamy.dk are entered in running for the 51st Grammy's. The started their career in Denmark entertaining a total tour audience of 700,000 people. Reaching the top of the charts number 1 for 6 weeks, selling 3 times platitium. Rebekka and brother Simon are the artists from High School Musical 2, Disney Channel Original Movie. The HSM2 soundtrack sold more than 4 million copies in the USA. For more information: http://www.myspace.com/creamydk1

Review: Greencards at the Granada in Dallas Texas

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 01:54:09 -0600

"It was my pleasure to experience The Greencards at the Granada on Greenville Avenue in Dallas. Music with a passion surpassed only by it's execution. Pure musical genius at so many levels. The Greencards were nothing short of spectacular. It would be an understatement and misunderstanding to define this band by a genre, culture or continent. I watched an exhibition of transcendent exuberance. It was a celebration in sound. The Greencards are capable of delivering a bluegrass theme framed in Appalachian tradition, flavored with a freshness, "the twist". It might have just been my imagination, influenced by my knowledge of their Australian origins, but I think I was catching influences from haunting under-tones of Aboriginal didjeridoos produced by the viola and fiddle of Eamon McLaughlin. It seemed like a nod to a cultural influence carried by The Greencards across continents and time. Carol Young the group's lead singer and bass player was stunning with sensitive ballads and three part harmony when Kym Warner, on Mandolin, joined Eamon for vocals. Eamon's fiddle was, at times, both sensitive and haunting while capable of sucking the last breath of oxygen from the theater in a cyclonic furry. The instrumental solos were life memories. Folk, country, bluegrass or Americana, I heard it all with a genre smoothing elegance. Carol was a lesson in charisma, playing an electric bass with a grace un-match by any bass player I have ever seen. Kym's exhibition on mandolin was inspirational. I have rarely seen fingers so unencumbered by the mechanics of an instrument that the expression of the music absolutely unaffected. The Greencards are delivered a soul fillingly culturally rich, modern, original interpretation, of traditional folk music that resulted in two standing ovations. The solos alternately moved the audience to tears of appreciation and extreme exhilaration. The Greencards are surprising. It was a concert of a lifetime. I highly recommend their latest CD "The Greencards Viridain" and a ticket to every performance you can make." The Music Critic - WorldEntertainmentNetwork.com

Comedy Reviews Added to ComedyCritic.com

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:20:45 -0500

New comedy reviews have been added by the Comedy Critic at www.ComedyCritic.com. Shows by Heath Hyche, Justin Worsham, Eric Lokke, Joby Saad, and Sam Kim at the Addison Improv in Dallas Texas were the subject of the recent reviews. Take a look to learn more about these comedians.

Randy McAllister at Dallas House of Blues Tonight

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:46:37 -0500

Tuesday in September 18th and 25th at 9:30 PM. Come out for a rockin hot concert appearance by Grammy Nominee Randy McAllister September 18th and 25th at the Dallas House of Blues on the Restaurant stage. Randy is one of Dallas' premier singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists known for high energy cross genre music. Don't miss the final two concerts in this series. Come early for the best seats. Get ready for another high energy musical event at Dallas' House of Blues September 18th and 25th. This is an opportunity to hear a greater variety of Randy's music during his 4 concert series at the Dallas House of Blues in downtown Dallas. Catch some of Randy's latest releases from "Dope Slap Soup" his 8th album. Randy was named with Eric Clapton as one of only two artists recently nominated in three International Categories for Australia's 2007 Blue Star Awards. Randy McAllister and his band will play live at the House of Blues in Dallas. DON'T MISS THIS CONCERT! House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar Street Dallas TX 75201 Call for details 214.978.BLUE - Information provided by EntertainmentWireService.com

Randy McAllister's First Tuesday at the House of Blues in Dallas

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:00:30 -0500

"A rainy night in downtown Dallas started in the best way possible with Randy McAllister and his Band on a "House of Blues" stage in the urban hot spot they call "Uptown" in downtown Dallas. The "House of Blues" in Dallas is still a newcomer, a welcome addition to the Blues rich Dallas tradition. Long an internationally recognized Blues citadel, local Dallas' Bluesmen past and present have earned the respect of the music world as culturally influenced innovators. Randy McAllister has been proclaimed one of the best by Big City Blues, selected with Eric Clapton as one of two artists nominated in three international categories for Australia's Blue Star Awards. Randy McAllister has won accolades for his high energy performances, cross genre compositions and last night proofed why. Playing a mix of Blues, Roots and Americana with Latin influences, Randy McAllister with an inspired Matt Woodburn on guitar and Billy Acord on bass started with some of Randy's latest releases from his "Dope Slap Soup" album. Harp solos by Randy and guitar solos by Matt were only surpassed by the counterpoint duets that danced in irresistibly haunting melodies, pure genius. If you've never heard this band, you've never experienced the sounds and lives of Texans. Randy explores the archetypical Texas in lightening flashes of inspiration better played in larger rooms without Plexiglass barriers. Chandeliers should rattle just as his music rattles the soul when Matt Woodburn lets loose with a melodic East Texas woodsman's howl. Randy and the band took the night into unrecorded territory with at least three amazing original compositions that aren't even on disc. Randy is known to have hundreds of unrecorded compositions with only a fraction recorded even with 8 solid CD's released. Some of his best work like "Perfect Day" is still only available live. If you didn't make it out last Tuesday, you still have time to experience this. Randy McAllister will be at the House of Blues every Tuesday in September. DO NOT MISS THIS. They are packing houses out across the US, everywhere they play. Make plans to see the remaining three concerts. I personally guarantee it will be a life memory." - Reviewed by Music Critic - WorldEntertainmentNetwork.com

Grammy Nominee Randy McAllister at Loud American Roadhouse July 31st and August 1st

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:41:19 -0500

Sturgis SD - 07-26-07 - Grammy nominee, Randy McAllister is scheduled to take the stage at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis South Dakota, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 31st and August 1st. Randy is known for his high energy performances of recent releases from his extensive library of original Roots/Americana/Blues. With 8 albums released including the recent release of "Dope Slap Soup" his 8th album Randy is taking his music to the road and stepping up his appearance schedule stopping in Sturgis. Randy is just back from the east coast of Florida and New Orleans where he made a stop at the House Of Blues. This year he was nominated in three categories for the BlueStar Awards in Australia along with names like Bob Dillan and Eric Clapton. Randy is ready to blast the rafters in St Louis for a great night of exciting music. Here's what the press says: "the best America has too offer. The man is a Master of Americana" RootsTime “One of the Worlds Top... Blues Artists” Big City Blues Magazine “Absolutely stunning...” Baltimore Bluesrag “Listen closely, you just heard the thunder clap of a music legend!" World Entertainment Network Scheduled for 9:30pm, this promises to be another rockin evening of great music, while back in Dallas for the "Dope Slap Soup" CD release party, Randy and the band played titles from the album including "Baptist Church Van", "It's a Texas Thing" and "When I Come Home" among 15 others performed from McAllister's recent releases. According to the "Entertainment Wire Service that covered the event, "They delivered everything their reputations promised. These guys are even better in person than their high energy CD's.... They earned two standing ovations? The band was rockin' and the dance floor shakin' with all the doors wide open. It was a lone star blow out!" Randy has been writing and performing across the US, Canada and Europe building a worldwide audience. His strong, soulful voice, amazing harp and drums have earned glowing reviews everywhere he goes. According to RootsTime.com, "When listening to him you are listening to the best America has to offer. This man is a Master of Americana." With a reputation for exciting high energy performances, Randy has been getting the attention of satellite and local radio stations. Beside his Grammy nomination, Randy was voted best harp in Texas and best Blues Band in 1999 and he's only gotten stronger. For a great concert and amazing music, catch Randy McAllister at the Loud American, Sturgis, South Dakota. Call for show time and price. 1305 Main St Sturgis, SD 57785 605-720-1500 http://www.loudamericanroadhouse.com/ ### Electronic Press Kit http://www.RandyMcAllister.com/media/PressKit1.pdf "Dope Slap Soup" is now available through most retail music stores or order online at www.RandyMcAllister.com or through Amazon, Ebay, or Google. To hear samples, or learn more about Randy McAllister visit Randy's web site at http://www.RandyMcAllister.com Web Site: http://www.RandyMcAllister.com MySpace: http://www.mySpace.com/randymcallister Media Contact: Chris Ownbey, Manager Busthead Management Dallas - New York - LA 972-453-2503 - Ex 101 24/7 chris@BustheadManagement.com http://www.BustheadManagement.com

Jimmy & Joey "The Meatballs of Comedy" at the Hollywood Improv

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:54:15 -0500

Hollywood, CA - It was the comedy duo Jimmy & Joey "The Meatballs of Comedy" at the Hollywood Improv where they electrified a sold out crowd with an east coast set that had the audience rolling in the isles. More than just comedy these comedians are two stars rising. Amazingly powerful. You have to love when stand-up comedy is just funny. Jimmy & Joey "The Meatballs of Comedy" are it. If you get a chance to catch them, do it. You are guaranteed to have a great time. - The Comedy Critic

The LionHearted Players present "AMERICAN MIDOL": An evening of Comedy & Magic - Monday, May 21st at 7:00pm

Mon, 14 May 2007 13:54:39 -0500

Join The LionHearted Players as they present their latest twisted comedy /variety show, featuring the New York City debut of Miami sketch comedy troupe PUNCH 59, "The Rob And Mark Show" (SpikeTV's "Geek Ray Vision") and out-of-this-world magical comedy with Magician Dave Cremin! PUNCH 59 (1996-2001) was South Florida's only sketch comedy troupe, logging over 165 performances. The Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel calls PUNCH 59 randy, rowdy, scathing satire" and the Miami New Times hailed them as "bold, original, sophisticated sketch comedy." After a large dose of electricity, PUNCH 59 is proud to be revived and performing again in New York City and features Jen Ryan (original PUNCH 59 castmember & FringeNYC '04 Outstanding Performance Award), Rik Sansone (Summer '69), Amir Darvish (Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God), and Kate Stuetzel. PUNCH 59 alums have appeared in theatre, TV, commercials, films, and voice-overs, and include Jill Michele-Melian (MAD-TV & Reno 911!), Karen Gordon (Legally Blonde II), Larry Robinson (Sergeant Kabukiman) and David Brownstein (The West Wing) www.punch59comedy.com THE ROB AND MARK SHOW is a two-man musical comedy/stand-up show in the grand, insane tradition of the Smothers Brothers, Blues Brothers and Tenacious D! Rob Gorden and Mark Douglas have been performing with the LionHearted Players since 2002 and are the hosts of GEEK RAY VISION on Spiketv.com. www.myspace.com/ therobandmarkshow MAGICIAN DAVE CREMIN puts a twisted spin on old tricks, combining stand-up with magic, illusion, and sleight of hand. You may want to leave the kids - and your larger bills - at home.this ain't your kids' birthday party magic show! www.outofthisworldmagic.com THE LIONHEARTED PLAYERS began as an actor's workshop in the LES' Planet One Cafe in 2001. Since then, producers (and spouses) Powell Leonard and Ella Louise have produced variety, music, and comedy shows featuring some of New York's most talented singers and comedians. The LionHearted Players have performed to packed houses all over New York City including Don't Tell Mama's, Danny's Skylight, Undercroft Performance Space, and are proud to be making their debut at the Broadway Comedy Club. www.thelionheartedplayers.com LionHearted Players present "AMERICAN MIDOL" - An evening of Comedy, Music and Magic Monday, My 21 @ 7:00pm - Broadway Comedy Club - 318 West 53rd Street (@ 8th Ave.) NO COVER (2 drink minimum)-reservations suggested - 212-757-2323 Complimentary Admission for Industry Professionals - call (718) 482-8790

"Weird Al" Fans to Target Rock Hall with Petition Tour

Wed, 2 May 2007 17:53:23 -0500

As "Weird Al" Yankovic prepares to embark on his first US tour in three years, his fans are asking people across the country to take part in a massive petition drive to help put the top ten parodist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Operated solely by fans, the Cleveland-based Make the Rock Hall "Weird" campaign is looking for Yankovic admirers to help circulate a petition that will be sent to the Hall of Fame Foundation in New York to urge them to induct the Grammy-winning singer best known for making fun of Michael Jackson, Chamillionaire, Nirvana, and countless others. Fans are needed to take the petition to concerts on Yankovic's upcoming tour, with volunteers already scheduled to cover over thirty shows so far. "Weird Al is rock and roll's premier satirist," says organizer Greg Method, explaining why Yankovic should be inducted. "No other mainstream recording artist has made a successful career out of making fun of the genre." Those who have supported Yankovic on this petition include Leslie Nielsen, Patton Oswalt, Emo Philips, and singer James Blunt, among others. A full tour itinery is on the campaign's web site at www.allthingsyank.com/rockhall.

Clean Collar Comedy with Al Fike May 4th in Richardson Texas

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:59:45 -0500

Richardson, TX, - "CLEAN COLLAR COMEDY w/AL FIKE" comes to The Heights Baptist Church (The Brick Room) located at 201 W. Renner Rd and 75 Central on Friday, May 04, 2007 at 7:00pm. Clean Comedy w/ Al Fike, Kelly Wick, Linda Stogner, Brent Reed, Darren Collins, John Jackshaw, Chuck Montgomery, Ms Vickie, Susan Burchchett. You won't want to miss this show. Seating is limited to 400 seats. If show sells out, a 9:00pm show will happen. Ticket prices are $10.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. Kids 12 and under are $8.00. Seating is on first come, first serve basis, so get there early. To reserve tickets or for additional information call the venue. 972-238-7243 or get online at www.theheights.org/news.htm.

Blues Cruise in Addison Wednesday Night

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:38:09 -0500

Dallas, TX - "Cool night, hot music... Bob Fisk's Blues Cruise rocks every Wednesday night. The guys blew the roof off with some of the best blues solos to catch drift on the night air in all of Dallas. It should be illegal to listen to that much talent for free. What's in the water in Dallas? Chris Ruest was melting strings most of the night with Rob Donavan playing some glass,rattling solos. Tony Decicco was on bass with an authentic blues voice upfront. Didn't get the drummer's name, great work. Fun night. Robert Green stepped in for a set or two on his 5-string bass and some mean bass solos. Others that set in included Craig, Jimmy Mac, Doug Leslie, and Mike "Cornbread" Pinkerton. The pros left the stage to a group of newcomers (no names), probably the future with a few years practice. All in all a fantastic show of blues talent." - EntertainmentWireService.com

The Best Music In Dallas, Just Listen

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:25:49 -0500

Dallas Texas - Randy McAllister and Mike Morgan took the stage in the room at the top of the stairs in the historically elegant, Sons Of Hermann Hall in downtown Dallas along with Sonny Collie on bass and Matt Woodburn on guitar. This evening extended the Sons of Hermann Hall tradition of amazing concerts one more night in it's over 100 year history. Rarely has so much talent shared the same stage. Grammy nominee, Randy McAllister's soulful, rich voice was a constant reminder that McAllister's music is more than notes and words. He loads his compositions with the life he's lived, rich with emotion, experience and celebration. With the hall full, the ensemble played a steady stream of McAllister compositions with some rockin Mike Morgan tunes sprinkled in for variety like "I Feel So Good". The audience was even treated to a great Matt Woodburn tune that echoed with a woodsy howl of the powerful voice of Woodburn. Matt can really sing. Randy McAllister delivered a stunning exhibition on harp early in the concert with his powerful "Esperanza" that left the audience in breathless awe quickly followed a series of harp featured tunes that proved his "Best in Texas" title had to be an underestimate of his capabilities. Harp playing only to be eclipsed by his vocals this night. Randy delivers a soul snatching bass to tenor range with a richness that will cause you to grab your chair as if you hit an air pocket flying at 10,000 feet. Never, have I seen dancers so totally stunned that they honestly forgot their steps, stopping to witness a dumb-founding guitar spectacular. And so went the evening until Randy took his sticks to the stage and wooden steps making the Sons of Hermann Hall vibrate with the rhythm of his "It's a Texas Thang". The highlight of the night was a new tune that stole the show, if that's even possible, McAllister's "Good Day" was like breath of fresh hope. The concert started with "Take Me Out of New Orleans", with other tunes including "Make Shift Molly", "Why", "Brother Bob's Church and Casino", "When I Get Home", and "Close Your Eyes" to mention just a few, This singer/songwriter is an absolute master of Texas Style Americana/Roots/Blues. Mike Morgan is a legend, a deft right and lightening fast left with an ear for the perfect string. Mike defines Dallas style roots rock with some of the best guitar solos you will ever hear. In Mike's hands, the guitar and the man become one inseparable instrument, a second voice with unlimited range. Mike not only is a rock star, he plays better than any in the business. His guitar solo's are 3 dimensional. Dynamically played point and counter-point, stage rattling, hard rockin roots contrasted by subtle pianissimo machismo. Mike Morgan easily defended his legend status. Matt Woodburn was dialed in. His fingers were flying like he was playing for life itself. Incredible, awe inspiring guitar solos that stretched beyond imagination all the way to inspiration. The style? His own. Original. No classic rock poses. Just flat out exhibition of heat on metal strings. Sonny Collie, the often unheralded bass is incredible. His vocal contribution, stage presence, and the strings. It's not often you see a bass that plays with the experience and skill that can keep up with a Randy McAllister. His vocals were a perfect compliment to the McAllister, Woodburn, and Morgan sound. But the bass solos were incredible thunder punching stand-outs. If you missed this concert, you missed the performance of a lifetime. This concert was worth 5 times the ticket price. Randy McAllister, Mike Morgan, Mat Woodburn and Sonny Collie played Dallas the same night as Jerry Lee Lewis. It was hard to miss the irony. Jerry Lee Lewis was in town and he probably missed the best show of the night. It was a $12 ticket at the Sons of Hermann Hall. He would have loved it. http://www.EntertainmentWireService.com

Randy McAllister and Mike Morgan Explosive Together

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:17:32 -0600

Fort Worth TX - 3-11-07 Under the highly decorated rafters at J&J Blues Bar the music was hot and the atmosphere electric. A comfortable chair with legendary Randy McAllister and Mike Morgan playing solos to a boot packed house. The perfect Texas night. Just north of downtown Fort Worth some of the best music on earth was rocking the house into the morning as Grammy Nominee, Randy McAllister, took the stage with guitar legend Mike Morgan for a two set performance that lasted well over 5hrs. Fans that paid the ticket experienced the kind of concert that makes a lifetime memory. The sets were predominately Randy McAllister compositions with some meaty Mike Morgan originals strategicly interspursed. A refreshing breeze blew the music through the open doors of the classic juke box. A magic night that confirmed North Texas as the music capital of the world. Amazing talent was expected and delivered with McAllister's hard blowin harp, Matt Woordburn and Mike Morgan wailed on guitars, veteran bassman Sonny Collie played an animated, smooth fingered, bass and the McAllister vocals were perfect. Depending on the title, Brad on keyboards rocked in with that rich blues/rock Hammond Organ or hard bangin, honky tonk, piano. Inspired guitar talkin solos became almost common until you realized nobody plays like this. Titles like "That Chickin Your Fixin", "Baptist Church Van", "It's a Texas Thing", were among 20 plus performed from McAllister's and Morgan's recent releases. They delivered everything promised. These guys are better in person than even their rockin hot CD's. Move over Buddy, Stevie and Willie, these Texas originals deserve the recognition in Texas for the legends they have become worldwide. How is it even possible they are still doing 200 seat rooms? No place but talent-rich Texas I guess. These guys are explosive. The band was rockin' and the dance floor shakin with all the doors wide open. It was a lone star blow out! We left at 2am with the band still playing. Parking lot full of Harleys and Caddies in the shadow of downtown Fort Worth. The night air vibrated, as all of Fort Worth got a parking blanket concert from a corner stage of the historic J&J's Blues Bar. Prove me wrong. I challenge every music critic, every entertainment reporter, every blues and rock blogger to the next local appearance for this talented mix in Dallas at the Sons of Herman Hall on March 30th. I dare them to write another record label inspired, promotional paragraph for an over hyped "big name" tour while true Texas talent struggles for minor league coverage. It's time tell the public what's really happening in Texas music. Review by the Music Critic - MusicInDallas.com

Randy McAllister's CD "Flying High While Staying Low Down" Reviewed

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:20:47 -0600

"Hang on to your seats! "Flying High While Staying Low Down" is truly the best of Randy McAllister. With tracks selected from two of his hottest albums plus 5-tracks from his upcoming album "Dope Slap Soup", the combination highlights the rich melodies and attention grabbing lyrics that make Randy McAllister the latest, greatest Texas talent. Each of the tracks serves to broaden the spectrum that is Randy McAllister. If you've missed this Grammy Nominee, time to tune in. Randy may be one of the hottest multi-instrumentalist, singer/song writers performing today. For anyone that wants to discover overwhelming talent that just makes you feel good. Listen closely, you'll experience the brick rattling thunder clap of a music legend! 'Flying High While Staying Low Down' is more than lightning in a bottle!" - Review by - Entertainment Wire Service