“The fabulous new wave singing group” The Ramones make a glorious appearance on the greatest show in the 1970s, Sha Na Na.
SiriusXM Launches “This Is Your Life” Comedy Channel
SiriusXM today announced the premiere of “This Is Your Life,” a new limited-engagement comedy channel dedicated to the legendary documentary series of the same name. The special programming is available now through October 7 on SiriusXM channel 104, with the episodes also available as podcasts on the SXM App.
Premiering in 1948 on radio before transitioning over to TV, “This Is Your Life” paved the way for reality television. On “This Is Your Life,” host Ralph Edwards surprised his unsuspecting honorees with their friends, family, and colleagues who shared hilarious anecdotes about the celebrity guest in front of a live audience. Starting today, SiriusXM will showcase select episodes featuring classic stars including Betty White, Ann-Margret, Andy Griffith, James Brolin, Joe Frazier, Debbie Reynolds, Dick Van Dyke, Don Rickles, Carl Reiner, and many more.
Check out a sneak peek of “This Is Your Life” where Betty White gets surprised by host Ralph Edwards at a photoshoot:
In addition to airing on SiriusXM channel 104, listeners can also tune into the “This Is Your Life” comedy channel on their phones or connected devices at home via the SXM App. Streaming access is included for most subscribers. Go to https://www.siriusxm.com/ways-to-listen to learn more.
GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2022 to be shown in theaters on November 1 & 5, 2022
The 2022 Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies is set to hit big screens worldwide on Tues., Nov. 1, with additional screenings across the U.S., Canada, and select territories on Sat., Nov. 5. This highly anticipated fan event, “Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2022” is in celebration of the 50th anniversary of one of the Grateful Dead’s most iconic gigs from the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Apr. 17, 1972. The performance was part of the band’s legendary Europe ’72 tour and resulting blockbuster live album, which was released 50 years to the date of the Nov. 5 screenings.
Presented by Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment, tickets for “Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2022” go on sale on Fri., Sept. 23 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at www.MeetUpAtTheMovies.com.
This ground-breaking concert broadcast event was the Dead’s first major live concert broadcast anywhere, and a first in Danish television history. Now, fully restored and color corrected in High Definition with audio mixed from the 16-track analog master tapes by Jeffrey Norman, and mastered by David Glasser, Tivoli 4/17/72 features nearly an hour and a half of the Grateful Dead (Jerry Garcia, Donna Jean Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, and Bob Weir) at a peak of their performing career. The show’s many highlights include an overview of the Dead’s 1972 touring repertoire, including magnificent versions of “China Cat Sunflower,” “I Know You Rider,” “Big Railroad Blues,” “Truckin’,” and many more of the Dead’s classics, as well as the first live performance of “He’s Gone,” and other new songs including “Ramble on Rose,” “Jack Straw,” and “One More Saturday Night.” Pigpen, on what would prove to be his last tour with the Grateful Dead, is well-represented by three songs, including the broadcast’s opening number, “Hurts Me Too.”
“Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2022” is the culmination of a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Europe ’72, with newly remastered versions of the original album being released earlier in the year along with an unprecedented 24-LP boxed set of four complete shows from the tour, available exclusively at dead.net. Earlier this year, “The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official podcast of the Grateful Dead, kicked off its fifth season with an in depth, 10-episode look at the tour.
My Next Read: ‘SHOT! by Rock The Photography’ of Mick Rock
The iconic photography and tales of famous musicians and rock-and-roll legends, all from “the man who shot the Seventies” himself, Mick Rock. “SHOT! by Rock” is out on November 22, 2022.
Born in 1948 in Hammersmith, London, Michael Rock became a photographer after graduating from college, and developed his visual style with photos of the local rock music scene in England. Soon thereafter his photography career took off, going higher and higher with each new musician he shot for. His work is embodied in this text, full of luscious, color-saturated photography of some of the most dynamic and enthralling musical acts and stars in rock history—and likewise filled with amazing and amusing behind-the-scenes stories of musicians from Mick Jagger to Miley Cyrus and beyond.
Instrumental in creating so many iconic images in music history, from Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” to David Bowie’s Life on Mars video, Mick has had major exhibitions all over the world, has featured in the 2016 documentary, SHOT!, and his work has secured his reputation alongside his subjects as an icon of rock.
A sure-fire hit with rock and musical history fans!
Drummer Stewart Copeland’s Long-Lost 1980s Star Wars Spinoff Theme Song
The Police former drummer Stewart Copeland wrote and performed the opening theme song — “Trouble Again” — for the Star Wars Droids animated television series back in 1985.
Ori Dagan Announces Tour in Canada: “CLICK RIGHT HERE” For His Latest Album
Toronto, ON-based Jazz impresario, Ori Dagan, invites you to Click Right Here on a brand new album of jazz tracks that’ll leave you swinging, sashaying and singing along.
Pairing with Simone Denny for the completely recreated “Video Killed The Radio Star” (originally recorded by the Buggles), Dagan is slipping a quarter into a nostalgic jukebox with this reimagined classic. With Click Right Here, Dagan slips into his songwriting shoes to provide an album stacked with originals.
Joined by the assistance of his exceptionally talented group of musicians (Nathan Hiltz [guitar]; Attila Fias [piano]; Alex Bellegarde [bass]; Ben Wittman [drums]; Alison Young [alto saxophone]; Colleen Allen [tenor saxophone]; William Carn [trombone]; Andrew McAnsh [trumpet]) with arrangement by Rebecca Hennessy, Dagan sets the pace with modern take on a familiar genre. His approach on Jazz is invitational, exciting, and as much new-wave, as it is pure and true-to-form on jazz-o-nomics.
“Even though ‘Click Right Here’ is my fourth studio album, it represents a lot of firsts for me,” says Dagan. “Thanks to my first FACTOR recording grant, for the first time in my career I was able to record with an 8-piece band featuring a 4-piece horn section, a dream come true for just about any jazz singer inspired by the swing era.”
The scat singing front man with the natural, fluid, bop-inflecting vocals and flair hails inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young, and Sheila Jordan (a heroine of his he was able to record a duet with in 2017). Dagan’s catalogue includes S’Cat Got My Tongue (2009) and Less Than Three <3 (2012). In 2017, with the support of over 200 crowdfunding contributors, he created the visual album Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole, a first of its kind in the jazz genre — a collection of 12 music videos that garnered him invitations to headline around the world, won critical acclaim and recognition at film festivals worldwide, as well as an official showcase at SXSW.
During the pandemic, Dagan kept himself busy by entertaining en masse with live streaming “Jazz It Up” - a weekly concert garnering more than a million views collectively. Dagan devoted his episodes to the greats - Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Louis Armstrong and more.
“Maybe the most important first is that all the songs on this recording are original,” Dagan says of Click Right Here, adding: “I have been singing jazz standards and swinging pop songs for over 20 years, and I love doing that, but honestly singing my own songs feels like a completely different art form; this project has inspired in me an immense respect for the craft of songwriting and for the courage to share one's own songs.”
Following his sold-out Toronto launch of "Click Right Here" at The El Mocambo, Ori made his European debut with a Macedonian tour to packed shows in Ohrid, Stip and Skopje, and closed the Skopje Summer Festival to a thunderous ovation.
‘Click Right Here’ surrenders willingly to the musical language of swing and bebop, juxtaposed with lyrics that relate to the 21st century, and “especially to the digital ‘Hashtag World’,” remarks Dagan, adding: “From social media to online dating, pocket dialing to identity theft, in the past quarter of a century the way we live our lives in the Western World has drastically changed, and it was really meaningful to be able to reflect on these changes. I had never heard a jazz album like this, which made the process of writing it both challenging and rewarding.”
Dagan plans to take the album worldwide, with a stop in Israel for the first time in his career - a milestone moment for this Jewish artist taking the world by storm.
“‘Click Right Here’ finds me swinging timely original tunes with an 8-piece group, transitioning from an old-school crooner into a jazz singer-songwriter. It took a pandemic to make this happen, but I am so glad that ‘Click Right Here’ is finally here,” says Dagan.
Ori Dagan tour dates:
September 17: 4:20pm South Coast Jazz
October 14: Chapelle Historique du Bon-Pasteur, Montreal QC
October 16: Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, Pointe Claire, QC
October 17: Grand Théâtre de Québec, Quebec City, QC
October 18: Maison de la culture Ahuntsic, Montreal QC
Chart Topping, Award-Winning Canadian Country Artist Deborah Lynn Serves Up a Refreshing Fun “Rosé All Day”
It’s summertime and the livin’ is so much easier when you can uncork the perfect sunny day, good times, weekend songs and get that lakeside party started. Award winning Canadian country artist Deborah Lynn is totally up for that and pouring on a refreshing, deliciously fun new single with “Rosé All Day.”
The kind of day made for a sparkling song like “Rosé All Day” is exactly what inspired Deborah Lynn to write it, along with some much needed “me time”.
“Last summer I took some time to myself to recharge and decide what I wanted to do,” explains Deborah Lynn. “I had quit my job and wasn’t sure what was next. We took a solid 6 weeks as a family to relax and just enjoy a Canadian summer.”
That idyllic feeling of pure, blissful downtime made its way right into this hook-powered country romper that goes down like the smooth, lightly sweet beverage of Deborah Lynn’s summer preference.
“I wanted to write something upbeat and fun for summertime and sunny Saturdays at the lake mean drinking rosé with the girls,” says the Frankford, Ontario-based singer-songwriter. “So, I stuck to what I know and started on a tune about wine. I wanted a summertime anthem for ladies like me that aren’t beer and whiskey drinkers but still love a good ‘ole traditional country tune.”
I got my feet up high and my hair undone
There’s nothing to do but soak up the sun
If you’re getting’ up, pour another one
And leave the bottle
With a double down stomp-stomp and an irresistible sing-along chorus that Deborah Lynn punches through with her bright, sassy vocal, “Rosé All Day” is headed for a coveted spot on the much-loved list of summer party anthems. Even though everyone will undoubtedly feel the good times rollin’ with “Rosé All Day”, it’s true that Deborah Lynn definitely had a target audience in mind while writing the song.
“There are so many country songs about whiskey, tequila and silver bullets and only a few about wine,” notes the 2020 Breezeway Entertainer of the Year nominee. “My goal with this one was to write a song that connected with all the “county girls” that just don’t fit into that stereotypical country song.”
Yeah I could have a glass of red or some chardonnay
But all I’m looking for is a little Rosé
“Rosé All Day” follows up Deborah Lynn’s Spring 2022 release, the touching and emotional “Something Good” and marks another musical milestone for this rising star since she hit the top of the Canadian Indie Country Countdown in 2020 with her debut single, “Revive a Ghost”. That out-of-the-gate success led to Deborah Lynn being nominated for a Josie Award for Best Female Country Song.
Born and raised in Stirling, Ontario, Deborah Lynn started singing, playing guitar and sharpening her songwriting skills from a young age. However, music was put on the backburner after college while she tried her hand at being a small business owner in Toronto. Then, a fateful trip to Nashville reignited her artistic passion and put her back on the road to becoming a rising country music artist. For Deborah Lynn, watching her debut single rocketing all the way to the top of the Canadian Indie Country chart cemented that decision to change career course.
Then, Deborah Lynn’s Josie Award nomination became the latest indication of the sensational response from audiences everywhere to a genuine artist looking to push the boundaries within country music. In the case of her latest single, that means leaving that well-worn, whiskey path behind and creating a song specifically with the rosé-loving ladies in mind.
“I feel it is a good representation of me as an artist and as a person,” says Deborah Lynn. “I’m not 21 anymore but that doesn’t mean that I don’t like to kick back and enjoy a hot summer day with the girls.”
SiriusXM’s Top of the Country finale awards SACHA the title of Canada’s next big country music star
SiriusXM’s Top of the Country competition came to an exciting conclusion last night, crowning SACHA from Warkworth, ON the winner. The fourth annual competition and talent search by SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA), was created to bring the next big Canadian country music artist to stardom. SACHA took home the grand prize of $25,000, will appear in the live CCMA Awards presented by TD broadcast on Sunday, September 11 and more.
The exhilarating live event held at The Palace Theatre in Calgary kicked-off Country Music Week 2022. The three finalists, Josh Ross, SACHA and Shantaia performed for an enthusiastic crowd of country music fans and listeners tuning into the live show on SiriusXM’s CBC Country (ch. 171) before a headlining set by 2022 CCMA Awards presented by TD co-host and nominee Tenille Townes. Audience votes and a judging panel of music industry professionals decided the fate of the finalists and ultimately chose SACHA as this year’s winner. As a surprise, Josh Ross and Shantaia were each awarded $10,000 in prize money for the first time in competition history.
“The SiriusXM Top of the Country competition has nurtured my abilities and passions as a Canadian country artist and I am beyond grateful to be standing here today as the 2022 winner,” said SACHA. “This is a dream come true and I wouldn’t be here without the fans who believed in me and supported my music. Thank you to everyone along the way who helped me get here, including SiriusXM and the CCMA.”
The finale was the culmination of a year-long competition that began with Canadian country music artists casting their submissions from coast-to-coast. The impressive group was paired down to the top eight who were given the opportunity to showcase their talent to Canadians, who ultimately decided on the top three finalists. Josh Ross, SACHA and Shantaia experienced mentorship journeys and showcase opportunities to hone their skills and prepare them for the much-anticipated moment that brought them centre stage.
“This competition continues to prove just how much talent lives within Canada and at SiriusXM, we are dedicated to giving Canadian artists a platform where they can continue to succeed in the industry,” says Paul Cunningham, SVP Marketing, SiriusXM Canada. “This year’s finalists are some of the most talented we’ve seen, and throughout the competition SACHA wowed time-and-time again. Tonight was a true testament to their level of commitment, talent and place in Canadian country music fans’ hearts.”
“The Canadian Country Music Association wants to say a big congratulations to SACHA and all the other competitors who have made the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition such a rewarding experience,” says Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “We value the ongoing partnership with SiriusXM Canada and are thrilled to watch the contestants continue to flourish within the Canadian music scene.”
SiriusXM’s Top of the Country, in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association, is part of SiriusXM’s ongoing commitment to promoting and elevating the best in emerging Canadian music. SiriusXM continues to offer a leading platform for Canadian artists through its significant financial contributions and reach.
Lizzo to Perform for SiriusXM in Detroit
SiriusXM announced today that Lizzo will play a special invitation-only concert as part of SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series presented by American Express. The intimate performance for SiriusXM subscribers will take place in Lizzo’s hometown, Detroit at Saint Andrew’s Hall on Wednesday, October 5.
The special concert will feature Lizzo performing songs from her recently released fourth studio album, Special, as well as fan favorites such as Truth Hurts, Good As Hell and more.
“We are excited to bring Lizzo back to her hometown in Detroit to be a part of what will be truly a one of a kind show,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “As the ‘Motor City,’ the home to America’s auto industry and the makers of most popular vehicles on the road, it’s also a place ubiquitous with SiriusXM in the vehicle, making this show an ideal destination to bring our next Small Stage Series of 2022 for our subscribers.”
Lizzo’s Small Stage Series concert will air on SiriusXM Hits 1 (ch. 2) on Wednesday, October 12 at 9:00 pm ET/PT and on the SXM App. SiriusXM’s The Heat will also air the performance in its entirety on Friday, October 14 at 8:00 pm ET. Additionally, select songs from the show will air across multiple SiriusXM music channels including The Pulse, Pandora NOW, TikTok Radio and 10s Spot.
For information on how to attend SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series featuring Lizzo please visit: www.siriusxm.com/LizzoPR.
With American Express’ long history of supporting small businesses, particularly through its Small Business Saturday® and year round Shop Small® efforts that support independent businesses and the communities they are a part of, the brands came together on SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series to encourage consumers to Shop Small.
SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series features performances with premier artists spanning music genres and styles, and comedy, and held in small iconic venues. SiriusXM launched its Small Stage Series in August 2021 and to date has announced performances by 2 Chainz, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Brandi Carlile, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Def Leppard, Ed Sheeran, Glass Animals, The Go-Go’s, H.E.R., Halsey, J Balvin, J. Cole, Jason Aldean, John Legend, John Mayer, John Mulaney, Kane Brown, Kenny Chesney, Måneskin, Michael Che, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Shaggy, Shinedown and Twenty One Pilots.
SiriusXM’s Hits 1, The Heat, The Pulse, Pandora NOW, TikTok Radio and 10s Spot are available to subscribers nationwide in their car and on the SXM App. The SXM App is available to subscribers on mobile devices and a wide variety of connected platforms in the home including smart speakers, smart TVs and streaming media players. Streaming access is included with all of SiriusXM’s audio trials and most popular plans.
Debbie Gibson To Debut Holiday Album ‘Winterlicious’ October 21
Debbie Gibson is thrilled to announce the release of her first ever holiday album, ‘Winterlicious,’ on October 21, 2022. Ranging from a mix of sparkling originals and beautiful reimagined covers, Gibson has enlisted her dream team of Sean Thomas (‘The Body Remembers’/Hallmark), Fred Coury (Cinderella/Emmy award winning composer/producer), Sylvia MacCalla (Selena Gomez), Joey Melotti (Barry Manilow), Joey Finger (Donny & Marie) and musicians Lydia Ansel (electric violin) and indie artist BONZIE (accordion), to create an album that is sure to become a holiday classic. Rolling Stone stated, “‘Winterlicious’ caps an amazing year for Gibson.”
This spirited and soulful album, Gibson’s first in this genre in 36 years, features a magical collaboration with her pop soulmate Joey McIntyre, who co-wrote the new holiday anthem “Heartbreak Holiday” for those missing that special someone during the holidays. Gibson’s Daddy Joe joins her on a stunning new rendition of “White Christmas” and her infectious, up-tempo, original song “Christmas Star,” which came out in 2021, is also included.
Last year, Debbie Gibson released her long-awaited 10th studio pop album ‘The Body Remembers’- her first in 20 years – marking a new chapter for Gibson on her own label Stargirl Records. It is filled with a mix of modern pop hooks and upbeat club bangers along with melodic newstalgic tracks that pay homage to her earlier music.‘The Body Remembers’ represents all things Debbie: empowerment, living your best life, and staying #EternallyElectric. Rob Sheffield from Rolling Stone stated that “Gibson paved the way for today’s young female chart-toppers, from Billie Eilish to Olivia Rodrigo.”
‘WINTERLICIOUS’ TRACKLISTING
Let It Snow
I Wish Everyday Is Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Heartbreak Holiday duet with Joey McIntyre
The Gift
Christmas Star
Jingle Those Bells
The Candy Man
Christmas Dreams
Sleigh Ride
Jingle Bell Rock/The Christmas Song
Illuminate
White Christmas duet with Daddy Joe
Cheers
In support of this new holiday classic, Gibson will embark on a “Winterlicious” holiday tour that will begin in California on November 25.
‘WINTERLICIOUS’ TOUR
Friday, November 25 – Victoria Gardens Cultural Center- Rancho Cucamonga, CA (on-sale taking place TBD)
Saturday, November 26 – Viejas Casino – Alpine, CA
Wednesday, November 30 – The Vogel – Red Bank, NJ
Thursday, December 1 – Paramount- Huntington, NY
Saturday, December 3 – Rivers Casino – Philadelphia, PA (on-sale September 16)
Sunday, December 4 – Maryland Hall – Annapolis, MD
Wednesday, December 7 – Knight Theater – Charlotte, NC
Thursday, December 8 – Walhalla PAC – Walhalla, SC
Saturday, December 10 – Riviera Theater – Charleston, SC
Sunday, December 11 – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
Thursday, December 15 – Capitol Theatre – Clearwater, FL
Friday, December 16 – Seminole Casino – Immokalee, FL
Saturday, December 17 – WJCT Studios – Jacksonville, FL