Category Archives: Music
Ernest Kohl releases NEW YORK REMIX from Cosmopolitan Show
International Recording Star ERNEST KOHL’s WORLDWIDE RELEASE of “ANYONE WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” direct from the studio and from the HOT NEW MUSICAL and UPCOMING MOVIE “THE COSMOPOLITAN” written by Golden Globe, Grammy and Emmy Winners Lance Horne and Josh Rhodes!
This musical masterpiece contains no less than 31 sexy sizzling remixes to choose from for your listening pleasure! When you look into someone’s eyes, the words to “ANYONE WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” should echo in your mind and resonate in your heart.
This is THE NEW YORK REMIX – from the Maxi-Single CD Remixes!
Cyndi Lauper Kinky Boots Music for Broadway
Iconic performer Cyndi Lauper has released “Sex is in the Heel” and a selection of remixes from the upcoming musical Kinky Boots. The remixes are now available on iTunes http://bit.ly/SexIsInTheHeel-
Kinky Boots, the new musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning Cyndi Lauper (Music & Lyrics), will have its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago this fall. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots will play the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL) beginning October 2 through November 4, 2012, in anticipation of a 2013 Broadway opening.
In Kinky Boots, Charlie Price is forced to step in and save his family’s shoe factory in Northern England, following the sudden death of his father. Help comes from the unlikeliest angel, a fabulous drag performer named Lola. Together, this improbable duo revitalizes the failing business, while helping one another grow into the men their fathers always dreamed they would become and transforming an entire community through the power of acceptance.
Inspired by a true story and based on the film, Kinky Boots features a warm and witty book by Mr. Fierstein (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies) and a richly diverse musical score from Ms. Lauper, in her stunning theatrical debut. Mr. Mitchell (Hairspray, La Cage, Broadway Bares) has crafted a production bound to move, inspire and set audience’s feet dancing.
CAN’T WAIT!!!!
www.cyndilauper.com
Ernest Kohl’s “Anyone Who’s Ever Been in Love”
HE’S BACK! International Recording Star ERNEST KOHL’s WORLDWIDE RELEASE of “ANYONE
WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” direct from the studio and from the HOT NEW
MUSICAL and UPCOMING MOVIE “THE COSMOPOLITAN” written by Golden Globe,
Grammy and Emmy Winners Lance Horne and Josh Rhodes!
This musical
masterpiece contains no less than 30 sexy sizzling remixes to choose
from for your listening pleasure! When you look into someone’s eyes, the
words to “ANYONE WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” should echo in your mind and
resonate in your heart.
WATCH / LISTEN NOW
Occupy The Disco New York OXD
(OXD), a New York City based movement, was created by three music lovers, Ru Bhatt, Josh Appelbaum, and Tadeu Magalhães.
MISSION OXD:
It was through music and nightlife that gay people in New York City,
for decades, changed concepts, gained supporters, and helped others be
happy with who they are all over the world. Our music re-shaped the mainstream, pushed boundaries, united our community, and made room for the future.
Mainstream music has now adopted much of our sound. Nightclub
promoters and DJs are pushed to only give us that which is familiar,
that which is safe. As such, many members of our community have lost the
ability to question, to experience the unknown. We must uphold our
legacy as cultural leaders in society and continue to evolve.
Our goal is simple: to re-unite the gay community in NYC through
music. To create rich and fun experiences. To dance. To feel free. To
move beyond what’s familiar. To reclaim our role as tastemakers. We want
to go further than what we already know and be surprised with new,
exciting music. And we will work to bring this back.
This is our call: Occupy The Disco.
There are now parties happening in NY which you can find on their blog –
see also OCCUPY THE DISCO on FACEBOOK
PLUS , WATCH THE VIDEO by Grammy award-winning producer and DJ David Morales with former Moloko chanteuse and Irish disco diva, Róisín Murphy. Morales is
famous for his days DJing at Paradise Garage, Stereo and Ministry of
Sound, as well as his remixes of pop songs.
Creating a veritable “dream team” of sorts, Murphy’s vocals smoothly complement Morales’ robust production. The song’s lyrics (and video)
elicit images of times past; mourning the end of many different “golden
eras”, while leaving it open to the listener to interpret which era is
in question. While we think the original is great, we prefer this remix
as Morales finishes it off with his signature disco beat.
released on iTunes – and soon a new CD!
WATCH THE VIDEO
Fabulous, One More Time: A Sylvester Concert
Kendrell Bowman is a celebrity stylist based out of NYC.
He is currently working on a project with his partner called FABULOUS, ONE MORE TIME: A SYLVESTER CONCERT.
Kendrall is the Creative Director/
Costume Designer for the show. His partner Anthony Wayne (Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Anything Goes)will be playing the 1970’s disco singer/gay icon. The concert will tell the life of Sylvester through his music.
The cast includes Anastacia McCleskey and Jaqueline Arnold as Two Tons of Fun/ The Weather Girls. (Both ladies are also in Priscilla Queen of the Desert as The Divas).
The show will take place at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC on July 29, 2012. Anthony wrote the show and funding the entire project out of his pocket. He’s very passionate about bringing awareness to HIV/Aids in the community, but reaching our generation with music, joy and laughter.
THEY HAVE JUST LAUNCHED A KICKSTARTER FUND AND NEED YOUR HELP!
“ I had a vision to create something that I, being part of the Broadway
community, could give back to the world and need your help to make it
happen. Out of my own pocket, I’ve started my own production company (awayne Productions, Inc.
), paid for Rehearsals, 5 Cast Members, 8 Band Members, Costumes and
ALL Marketing Outlets for this show.” says Anthony.
“It hasn’t been easy, but knowing
how many people will be inspired keeps me driven beyond belief.To be
able to put on this show and let world see Sylvester I need your
help. Your funding will cover the costumes, band, technical crew and I
promise you that We will put on the best show NYC has seen! Please help
me reach my goal, DONATE, bring your best dancing shoes and I’LL SEE
YOU AT THE SHOW!!!!“
If you donate $51, you can even get a free ticket to a private workshop rehearsal!
Go to Kickstarter now.
Diana Ross – Her Famous Central Park Concert on DVD
– Diana Ross
July 21, 1983, Diana Ross—already a legendary superstar for more than
two decades—arrived in all her radiant glory on the makeshift Central
Park stage and began singing her heart out, for 800,000+ fans.
From her first number, Diana
had the audience’s love. She wanted to give them her all and she was
well on her way, but nature had something else in mind. What started as a
hair-whipping wind and bothersome drizzle soon became a threatening
torrential downpour.
Diana—soaked through and through but never leaving
the open-air stage—braved the rain as long as she could, but ultimately
put an end to the show at the halfway mark. Not one to disappoint, Diana
promised to return the next day. And she did! Over the two day event it was estimated that over a million fans attended the two concerts.
Now, with the release of Diana Ross—Live In Central Park by
Shout! Factory, the entire spectacular concert, and the rain-shortened
concert that preceded it, will be made available for the first time on
DVD.
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Their comprehensive list of New York City attractions features all the information you’ll need to decide on what sightseeing experiences are best for you. With detailed descriptions of each attraction, plus tour highlights, photos, schedules and special deals, they have the best attractions in New York covered for you to see.
Are you embarking on a vacation to New York City? Maybe with Family or friends? They have a great directory of family-friendly tours – from guided bike rides through Central Park and cruises across New York Harbor to tours of the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
There is something for everyone, with enough attractions to keep you coming back again and again! Take a look around BestOfNewYork.com to read about fun attractions and find great ticket specials for sightseeing in New York City.
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They make sure you find the best deal for Broadway show tickets.
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Boat tours, bike tours, walking tours, it’s ALL HERE.
BestofNewYork.com is all you need!
AVANTGARDE the Musical Video with Restored Images
A blast from the past! 1982 was the year. The legendary play Avantgarde was holding court on Broadway. It’s debut in 1982 at Union Square was a complete success with sell out
crowds! In fact, the show was such an attraction that it was moved to
the F Sharp Theater on 51st and Broadway.
Starring Ernest Kohl. Now 30 years later the CD had been restored and is available – and hundreds of images have been restored and made into an 11 minute slideshow video with music.
The ‘AVANTGARDE’ original cast soundtrack recording has recently been
pulled out of the vault and is now fully digitally restored and
re-mastered! And available online for about $10!
@ AMAZON! Avantgarde – The Musical
(ALL Profits will benefit GMHC!)
This promotional video gives you a glimpse into a few of
the wildly entertaining ‘AVANTGARDE’ musical vignettes!
WATCH NOW.
Mister Chase – Heats Up The Holidays – Baby It’s Cold Outside!
Mister Chase, who we adore, is back with a holiday piece you are gonna love!
(you may remember his ASL version of Katy Perry’s ‘Last Friday Night’ as well as the original ADDICTED.)
Now with Chris Salvatore, they heat up the studio with their duet of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”.
Proceeds from the song download on iTunes will go to crisis management programs to help youth in need.
WATCH VIDEO
Lady Bunny in New York for Hanukkah and Christmas
HO HO HO!
She’s Back!
“I like offensive humor and I’m sure this will offend some. I may even be
called anti-semitic. But organized religion bashes gay people every
damn day, so I’m really not too concerned with their feelings. From the
horrific widespread child abuse by priests in the Catholic church to the
bizarre practice of forcing your women to wear wigs and screwing them
through a hole in a sheet, organized religions often deserve to be
mocked.
I have relatives who are Jehovah’s Witnesses who would rather
let their own kid die rather than share their blood with them via a
“sinful” transfusion. It’s all insane to me. Believe whatever you
choose, but don’t deny my right to make fun of it. Besides, I feel a
real kinship with women of the orthodox jewish faith: my men prefer me
in wigs, too! And while they don’t use a sheet, from time to time they
have put paper bags over my head.“
WATCH LADY BUNNY NOW!
CATCH HER LIVE IN NEW YORK on TUESDAYS!
Her one
woman show THAT AIN’T NO LADY! is such a hit! it has been extended!
“Every Tuesday at 8PM at La Nueva
Escuelita in the heart of Times Square. The show is extended
indefinitely and this video is for one of the Christmas songs which I’ve
added to the show through the holidays. For more info/tickets click
here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/198296
Justin Utley LIVE Stream Tonight 7pm (E)
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Justin Utley
began his career as a Mormon-Contemporary singer/songwriter.
After publicly breaking ties with the Mormon Church and sending his own “self-excommunition letter”, Justin became a noted activist and advocate for civil rights and LGBT equality in the United States, and an outspoken personality against the Mormon church’s use of conversion therapy, a method Utley endured for two years after serving a two-year full-time mission for the church.
In June 2010, Utley released Stand for Something a single written to inspire and motivate to take action towards securing LGBT equality in America, ending youth homelessness, and increasing community awareness. The single was nominated by the LGBT Academy Of Recording Arts for 4 OutMusic Awards, including Best Songwriter and Artist of the Year, winning Best Country/Folk Song of the Year.
Tonight, 11-11-11, watch a live stream performance of Justin singing songs from his new album. ! It
starts at 7:00 PM Eastern and is located at
http://www.stickam.com/
Cyndi Lauper and Friends Benefit Concert for Homeless LGBT Youth Dec. 4th
A CONCERT TO BENEFIT HOMELESS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER YOUTH
DECEMBER 4th, 2011 at NEW YORK CITY’S BEACON THEATRE
Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund, the organization behind the Give a Damn Campaign, today announced a star-studded benefit concert on December 4th at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre to help raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness.
“Home For the Holidays,” presented by Deutsche Bank, will feature a night of music from Cyndi as well as special appearances by Norah Jones, Amy Lee, Lou Reed, Cassandra Wilson, Rosie O’Donnell, Wanda Sykes, Carson Kressley, Jon Secada, Chely Wright, Skylar Grey, Vanessa Carlton, Angelique Kidjo, Harvey Fierstein, Deluka, Debbie Harry, Alan Cumming and Clay Aiken.
Cyndi Lauper and the True Colors Fund are excited to extend a special pre-sale to Give a Damn Campaign members before tickets go on sale to the general public.
The pre-sale runs from 10 am EST tomorrow, Thursday, October 27th until tomorrow night at 10 pm EST.
The password you will need to make your purchase is DAMN.
“When I first learned that up to 40 percent of all homeless youth in this country identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender I was shocked and saddened,” says Cyndi Lauper, co-founder of the True Colors Fund and Give a Damn Campaign. “For far too long homeless youth have not received the attention, resources and funding necessary to bring an end to this epidemic. My hope is that through this inspiring evening of music and comedy we can raise awareness and much needed funds to help these young people.”
Cyndi was inspired to help after meeting an extraordinary group of young homeless gay and transgender people several years ago. Already a longtime advocate for the LGBT community and equality, she co-founded the True Colors Fund in 2008 as a major step in this effort. Then, created the Give a Damn Campaign to raise awareness, especially among straight people, about the many issues, particularly youth homelessness, impacting the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
100% of the net proceeds from “Home for the Holidays” will benefit the True Colors Fund so that Cyndi, the True Colors Fund and the Give a Damn Campaign can continue to further its work to help homeless LGBT youth.
GET TICKETS!!
Little House on the Ferry – Musical About Fire Island
Announcing The New Off Broadway Show ‘Little House on the Ferry’: A modern gay love story set in the weekend holiday resort of Fire Island, New York. Eleven original songs, a cast of New York’s twelve most exciting new musical theatre actors, spectacular costumes, ground-breaking multi-media effects and cameos by some of New City’s notorious LGBT community members. This show is about a group of friends in a Fire Island share house over a summer weekend. The story centers around Randall who is reluctantly in an “open” relationship with his older boyfriend Timothy. Randall goes to ‘Tea’, (or happy hour), where he meets Jake; a younger, good-looking romantic who falls in love at first sight with Randall. Randall must ultimately decide between staying with Timothy or taking a chance and going with Jake. Also in the Share House, adding diversity and trouble, are Donnie, the “House Mom”, Bobby, a large muscle boy lusted after by weekend guest Antonio, who is willingly tempted by all the island has to offer. Auditions: The Company is also looking for male Non-Equity actors, singers and dancers with strong physique and character. All ages welcomed. Those interested can submit a resume and headshot to info@littlehouseontheferry.com
Off Broadway 3 Week Run: November 3rd until November 20th…. American Theatre of Actors Chernuchin Theatre. 314 W. 54th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue). The eighty minute show runs at Wednesdays & Thursday 7pm , Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm & 9pm and Sundays at 3pm – November 20th the Sunday show is at 7pm. TICKETS ON SALE NOW.
Free Song! Go to Littlehouseontheferry.com/song and download the new theme song: “We’re On (Clap Clap) Fire Island”.
Adam Joseph Video Release Party June 7 at Industry
Music Video/Single Release Party at Industry Bar on June 7th in NYC.
“Chasing The Dream” Music Video/Single Release Party
with LIVE Performance by Adam Joseph!
Industry Bar- Hell’s Kitchen, NYC 355 W 52nd St, New York, NY 11pm No Cover 21+