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London, UK’S Folk-Rock Singer/Songwriter Moira Lazarus Says “Listen To Your Heart” in NEW Single — Available Now!

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London, UK’S Folk-Rock Singer/Songwriter Moira Lazarus Says “Listen To Your Heart” in NEW Single — Available Now!

Folk-rock singer/songwriter Moira Lazarus relies on simple, honest emotional expression when it comes to her newest single, “Listen To Your Heart” — available now.

“I wrote this song some years ago, and it has always been a favourite of mine,” she confides of the track’s earliest journey which, she adds, pretty much wrote itself. “It was a very direct, heartfelt plea, and an example for me of the alchemic and healing process of songwriting.

“When you’re communicating from the heart, something beautiful can come out of something painful.”

The song serves as an enthralling peek behind the curtain when it comes to the southeast London-based artist’s forthcoming EP, Rise the Phoenix, set for release this Summer 2020.

“Although I was classically trained in the violin and piano, I was always drawn to the guitar,” Lazarus shares. “I taught myself how to play because I knew that it would give me the freedom to sing the songs that I loved — and, crucially, to write my own songs.

“I still love an eclectic range of music and my diverse musical background has definitely influenced my songwriting.

“It all comes together on this EP.”

A direct extension of the signature heartfelt, incisive lyrics and harmony-rich, melodic music Lazarus has long-nurtured, Rise the Phoenix heralds the multi-instrumentalist’s breadth of talent through an inventive combination of sounds that land in a unique, warm and enveloping result.

“Listen To Your Heart” is available now. Rise the Phoenix is available Summer 2020.

Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters Rise Up On New Stony Plain Records Album Coming September 11

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Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters Rise Up On New Stony Plain Records Album Coming September 11

Ronnie Earl, a four-time Blues Music Award winner as “Guitar Player of the Year,” follows up the critical and commercial success of last year’s Beyond the Blue Door album with another blockbuster disc of music, Rise Up, set for release September 11 on Stony Plain Records. Created to heal and move bodies and souls alike, the majority of the album’s value-packed 15 tracks were recorded in “Living Room Sessions” at Earl’s house, with a vibe that puts the listener right in the room with Ronnie & The Broadcasters. A special bonus is the inclusion of several tracks recorded live from a set at a “Daryl’s House Club” show.

In Rise Up, Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters —Dave Limina on keys, Diane Blue on vocals, Paul Kochanski on bass and Forrest Padgett on drums — take listeners on a journey through a wide swath of musical influences, Ronnie’s passions and concerns. Rise Up was created a bit differently than his other recordings. While recuperating from back surgery to alleviate a stubborn case of sciatica, Ronnie decided to hold the session at his modest home west of Boston. It took place in March, just before the coronavirus hit.

In a world of rampant commercialization, computer-derived music and diminishing standards, the 67-year-old continues to produce top-quality emotionally satisfying music his way, pleasing listeners and audiences wherever he goes. Rise Up is Ronnie’s 13th album on Stony Plain Records and 27th of his career. It’s another gem from a prolific artist who for over 45 years has created a deep lasting body of work.

“People tasked with having to describe Ronnie invariably note his passion,” writes guitarist Peter Ward (who also plays on the album) in his incisive album notes. ”It’s worth repeating because it’s true. Ever since he first appeared with Boston bands in the 1970s, Ronnie, wielding a Stratocaster and Super Reverb, has transfixed audiences with his distinct brand of emotion-laden blues. Still today, each time he performs he gives his audiences his all and shoots for the moon.

“Why give so much of oneself? In part, because it’s a gift to be shared. Blues musicians are lucky people and generally happy to be what they are. What they do pleases their listeners and satisfies a deep-down need in themselves.

“But with Ronnie it’s more. The world’s injustices weigh on his shoulders. Bigotry, substance abuse and struggle are never far from his mind. He offers his music to relieve people’s suffering, even if the elixir lasts only for the length of a song.

“On Rise Up, Ronnie and his talented Broadcasters create music of spontaneity, tradition, and deep feeling. Part of the session took place in his cozy living room surrounded by the things that give him joy — guitars, baseball cards, music and photographs of blues-artist friends of his. The setting was tranquil, but like any mission involving Ronnie and artistic creation, it comes with a healthy dose of danger, too.

“In Rise Up, Ronnie and his Strat lead a conversation with friends, tapping into humor and despair, coyness and brashness, anger and delight. Like the phone call, it’s person-to-person, and Ronnie’s the operator who makes the connection possible. On Rise Up he does it again, — happily — for you.”

The album includes a number of original Ronnie Earl songs, often saluting his friends and mentors, or about people who have made a significant impression on his musical and emotional development over the years.

The pain people suffer — depression, substance abuse and human indignity — is never far from Ronnie’s mind. And in 2020, he felt they needed to respond urgently to coronavirus and racial strife.

In response, Ronnie christened one instrumental “Blues for George Floyd” and named a unique talking blues “Black Lives Matter.” The band covered Bob Dylan’s “Lord Protect My Child,” sung brilliantly by Diane Blue. “Navajo Blues” is dedicated to the Native American tribe that’s been stricken by the virus disproportionately.

The lovely album cover, rendered by artist Tracy Kochanski, is poignant and apt. Debbie Blanchard, Ronnie’s friend and manager, said the painting shows the phoenix rising above Ronnie’s portrait, signifying that “humanity will rise up from these difficult times.”

“What Ronnie pulls from wood, wire and old Fender amplifiers,” music writer Ted Drozdowski once wrote, “isn’t so much notes as the sound of the human heart beating with you, crying under the world’s weight or acknowledging the inevitability of another sunrise.”

Perhaps being the son of two Holocaust survivors has given Ronnie Earl a keen insight into the human condition, which has manifested itself in his musical delivery. This year, Ronnie also celebrates more than 30-plus years of sobriety. He’s often quietly devoted his time and donated concert proceeds to help people affected by substance abuse. And as someone who once studied to be a special education teacher, he recalls with particular fondness a 10-year period when he volunteered at LifeLinks Inc., a nonprofit in Chelmsford, Mass. that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Rise Up confirms Ronnie Earl’s status as one of the most soulful blues/soul/jazz guitarists working today.

Rise Up Track Listing
1. I Shall Not Be Moved (2:17) – Traditional
2. Higher Love (5:57) – Ronnie Earl
3. Blues for George Floyd (3:39) – Ronnie Earl
4. You Don’t Know What Love Is (4:32) – Fenton Robinson
5. Blues for Lucky Peterson (10:18) – Ronnie Earl
6. Big Town Playboy (4:01) – Eddie Taylor
7. Albert’s Stomp (4:42) – Ronnie Earl
8. In The Dark (6:09) – Lillian Green
9. All Your Love (8:11) – Magic Sam Maghett
10. Lord Protect My Child (6:08) – Bob Dylan
11. Mess Around (3:40) – Nugetre
12. Talking to Mr. Bromberg (3:28) – Ronnie Earl
13. Black Lives Matter (6:23) – Muddy Waters, Ronnie Earl, Diane Blue
14. Blues for J (6:01) – Jimmy Smith
15. Navajo Blues (3:11) – Peter Ward, Ronnie Earl

Toronto’s Psych-Folk TREVOR SLOAN Considers Youthful Antics & Lush Landscapes in New Album, ‘Green Reflections’

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Toronto’s Psych-Folk TREVOR SLOAN Considers Youthful Antics & Lush Landscapes in New Album, ‘Green Reflections’

Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Trevor Sloan extends a psych-folk pop-rock nod to lush landscapes and the antics of youth in his new album, Green Reflections, and premiere single, “Green Summer” — available now.

Harnessing a long-held affinity for “quirky folk-pop that sounds breezy and generally as carefree as childhood is supposed to be,” the Toronto-based artist’s new songwriting is rife with artful symbolism and mindful contemplation.

“I spent a year writing and recording the songs for this album,” Sloan says of the LP. “Some of the songs are about getting older. Some of the songs are about love. Some of the songs are about being young and fearless.

“And some of the songs are just about the things I see in my neighbourhood now, in the Junction, or when I was growing up in the town of Markham,” he adds.

Mixed and mastered by Andy Magoffin (Great Lake Swimmers, The Hidden Cameras), Green Reflections is Trevor Sloan’s third album released under his own name; he’s previously written and recorded six LPs under nom de plume, Phono d’enfant, and is a founding member of experimental electronic collective, Audiosleep. He holds a Louis Applebaum Composers Award nomination, as well as various film and TV credits — including CTV’s The Listener.

Although capturing city scenes and characters are par for the course throughout Sloan’s lyrics, his critically acclaimed library of songs are often balanced with images of nature; think: robins in the snow, reflecting rivers, pigeon wings…

“I looked at the songs I’d written for Green Reflections and realized there were a lot of references to green things and to nature,” Sloan notes of arriving at the point of naming the album. “Markham was on the edge of the countryside; that was the backdrop for my youth, which was full of awkwardness, new friendships, unrequited love, and confusion. I realized it’s a point of reference for where I am today in my life and in my relationships.

“I made the video for ‘Green Summer’ using footage from the 1963 film One Got Fat: Bicycle Safety, which is now in the public domain,” he continues. “It’s a funny and somewhat creepy video with kids riding bikes and wearing monkey masks. I love the vintage quality of the film, and it seems to have a green hue, which goes nicely with the name of the song.

“The song itself is about being young, reckless, and confused,” he continues. “It is also about hanging out in forests and drinking beer.

“It includes a lot of specific imagery from my adolescence: a cast on my leg when I broke my ankle, the waterfall and graffiti of Milne Damn, and a white horse in the moonlight.

“I tried to capture the moments and feelings from that time.”

“Green Summer” and Green Reflections are available now.

How Forward-Thinking Consumers Are Thinking About The Internet For Selling Vehicles

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At some point, drivers must get rid of their vehicles. Whether it has reached its maximum mileage, repair costs have gotten out of hand, or a serious accident has rendered the car unusable, it will be necessary to sell it and move on. 

There are numerous ways to get rid of an old vehicle and get cash for it. Traditionally, cars that have reached their expiration dates have been scrapped, recycled, or sold off to companies or individuals that can put them to better use. 

However, finding a suitable car buyer can be difficult, especially if you are looking to get a fair price for your vehicle. Old ways of getting rid of a car involve visiting potential buyers in person, possibly multiple buyers. This can be exhausting and frustrating especially if it is difficult or impossible to drive your retired car around. Moreover, although scrap yards have provided an easy way to get rid of cars, they don’t provide the greatest financial outcome.

Continue reading below to learn more about how you can get rid of your non-working vehicle and discover faster and easier ways to do so.

Traditional Avenues for Selling Vehicles 

Once a vehicle reaches the end of its life, or simply becomes more of a burden than a useful commodity, the best thing to do is to get rid of it. Depending on your situation and goals, there are several avenues through which you can accomplish this. 

Sell to a Dealership

A dealership often provides the easiest way to sell your car, especially if they make that particular vehicle. Getting rid of your car through a dealership simply requires that you bring it in, sign some paperwork, and hand over the keys. 

Unfortunately, this method is unlikely to give you the biggest bang for your buck. Dealerships usually do not pay fair market prices when they take in old or broken vehicles. Thus, while you might be in and out in a short period of time, finally rid of your unusable car, the amount you receive in return might not even be worth it. 

Trade It In 

Trading in an old vehicle is a popular and often financially beneficial way of ridding yourself of an old car and in return, getting a new one at a reduced cost. Essentially, the value of the old vehicle will go toward the cost of the new or used vehicle that you actually want. Additionally, this process is relatively streamlined and you can get a new car the same day you get rid of your old one. 

While this seems like the perfect way to get rid of your old car, it does have its drawbacks. For instance, your car might be valued lower than the market price, especially if it is functioning well. As a result, you are not getting your money’s worth for it and are paying more for your new car than you needed to. 

Private Sale

Many car owners seeking to get rid of their old vehicles sell them through private sales. This option gives you the greatest control over the price of the vehicle. You may be able to sell the car for more than it is actually worth if you find the right buyer. Often, a functional old car will be able to sell for a decent price. 

On the other hand, selling a car yourself takes significant time and effort, and is a complex task. This is because you have to put the vehicle in front of the right prospective buyers. The car selling process may take months, which can be exasperating if you are in need of money now. 

Scrap It

Another option is to simply junk your vehicle. This solution can result in receiving some money from the junkyard, no money but free towing of the vehicle, or you wind up paying to get the car removed from your yard and your life.

Depending on how much usable scrap metal is remaining on your vehicle, you can get a fair quote. However, you may need to call several different junkyards to determine the value of the car’s parts.

Recycle

Some vehicles just are not worth trying to sell. In such cases, car owners may try to recycle them. If your car still has most of its parts, you can recycle numerous components of the vehicle including:

  • Window and windshield glass.
  • The car battery.
  • Plastic parts.
  • Tires.
  • Engine components.

While recycling your car, or at least parts of it, will be helpful for the environment, it may take a lot of time and effort to find the right facilities that will accept the parts. You may also be required to remove the separate components yourself or pay for someone else if the recycling facility does not do the labor for you. 

Online Car Selling 

The internet has forged the way for quick and easy buying and selling goods, and the car market is no different. Gone are the days that you have to leave your house, or even put in much work, to sell your car. Now, you can find an online car seller to do the heavy lifting for you while securing you with a fair market price.

When you visit a dealership, scrap yard, or attempt to sell your car on your own, you will likely have to go through a haggling process. In addition, different private buyers will respond at different times, making it difficult to determine who has the best offer at any given time. Online, however, you will be able to obtain your quotes all at once and make a decision faster as to which the buyer has the best offer. 

Another benefit of online selling is that you don’t even have to leave your house or schedule an appointment to get your car checked. Usually, you are simply required to submit photos of your vehicle and indicate any damage that is not visible. Then, the online company will create a quote for you to either submit or reject.

Award-Winning Moncton, NB’s Folk-Rocker RYAN HILLIER Offers ‘No Excuses’ In New Album

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Award-Winning Moncton, NB’s Folk-Rocker RYAN HILLIER Offers ‘No Excuses’ In New Album

Award-winning Canadian folk-rock singer/songwriter Ryan Hillier is making No Excuses when it comes to this, his latest solo album release — available now.

Based in Moncton, NB, Hillier’s story of this, his third album, is one nothing short of tenacity: “It’s a blues song without being a blues song,” he offers as an early overview. “The message is that life sucks and that it can get better — you just have to keep going.

“This is a record of my evolving feelings during a very uncertain time in my life,” Hillier continues. “Sparked from the idea of making ‘one more album’ while I was temporarily homeless and living in a band tour bus in my friends driveway after leaving an abusive relationship, I needed something to anchor me and to help me process the last several years.”

With early billings as an opener for Tim Hus in 2010, Hillier’s signature airy, high and lonesome style of folk has long garnered him critical acclaim through a lengthy series of live performances, collaborations, and self-produced solo albums — including Midnight Revelation (2014) and In the Shadow of the Chapel (2016).

His work has been nominated for ‘Solo Recording of the Year’ at the Music New Brunswick Awards, and he’s won a Music New Brunswick Award for ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ as lead guitarist for folk-rock outfit, Eastcoast Love Story.

“Music has brought me a life of creativity, collaboration, excitement, travel,” he shares. “But it has also put me in proximity to many negative outlets, mainly alcohol – my relationship with which complicated nearly everything else and resulted in much needless confusion and broken relationships with real people.

“For me, it is very spiritual, this act of creation. We throw ourselves at the mercy of the compulsion to turn our pain into something beautiful and shine a light, hoping only that in doing so we will be free of the weight of the world that drags us down.”

Within the new collection of songs on No Excuses, a narrative began to emerge of an artist coming to terms with the life he had lived thus far.

Opening with “Won’t Get Far” — a brutally honest view of the injustices perpetrated on Indigenous peoples by Canada — Hillier’s worldview is quickly clear and present in his words; “In Time” brings the daily life of a soldier at war across the expanse of time into sharp focus with a halting arrangement that accentuates the tragedy of an occupation often pushed away from public view.

Continuing in the vein of historical ballad, “Hard Times, Harder Landings” tells the story of contemporary North American legend, Colton Harris-Moore, and his exploits as a troubled teen who committed multiple airplane thefts and was the target of a continental manhunt. “Slow Spirit” is a letter to Hillier’s friend and musical cohort who succumbed to cancer; it takes on an air of cosmic stillness and reverence before its pulsing bridge slowly builds, offering a hypnotic pattern to a drowning crescendo. Closing out the first half of the record, the off-kilter arrangement of “Winding Road” sets the tone of an acid trip gone awry as Hillier expounds on the fallacies confronting artists in the music industry.

Warm layers of dreamy electric guitars offer a platform at the start of the second half as “Falling Into” describes leaving an abusive relationship and finding peace with oneself; “Apropos of Nothing” then examines the concept of self-awareness from the individual to the positions of power that are often abused.

“Brave New Waves” is an uptempo tribute to teenage years spent on Prince Edward Island — where Hillier was born — complete with Allman-inspired leads that evoke the particular magic of driving around at night with no particular place to go. To that end, “Silhouette” doubles down on the uptempo energy, bidding farewell to past indiscretions and looking to the horizon as guitar harmonies abound.

“Lay Down Your Troubles” is the first stripped-down song of the album, and poses questions of mortality and wondering whether we should be so worried about the perception of others in a universe so immense. Taking a confessional, self-reflective tone, the record closes with “Peacekeeper” as Hillier counsels on the realities of mental health in the modern world.

“The album came together rather quickly in the process of taking a few half-finished songs, and a lot of old notes, and demo-ing for hours, secluded in the basement of another friends’ house after they had offered me a room,” Hillier says. “During the winter of 2017/2018, I completed the demo for the new record, having played & recorded everything myself.

“I also finally got sober on my birthday in February of that year — which is a milestone in itself — and became even more of a milestone when we wrapped production on the record on my birthday in February of 2020.

“The making of the record was an incredibly enlightening time for me, as I got to work with a long-time hero of mine,” he says of award-winning and fellow Moncton-based blues-rocker and producer, Chris Colepaugh (and the Cosmic Crew). “Chris and I clicked immediately and it was great fun getting to explore these songs’ potential with him.

“I wanted to provide a deep and honest look at, not only myself, but my subject matter, and I took great pains to craft the lyrics so that they would be rich in imagery,” he continues. “If I had to describe this album, or this process of creating it, I would say it’s very much an evolutionary piece. Nearly every aspect of my life saw a great shift over the course of making this record and I emerged out the other side of it with completely new eyes.

“A bit bruised,” he adds, “but intact and with renewed sense of purpose.”

No Excuses is available now.

JUNO-Winning Canadian Blues Master PAUL REDDICK Releases Love Letter to Italy in ‘Alive in Italia’ Live Album

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JUNO-Winning Canadian Blues Master PAUL REDDICK Releases Love Letter to Italy in ‘Alive in Italia’ Live Album

JUNO Award-winning Toronto-based singer, songwriter and harmonica master Paul Reddick lauds life’s bounties of great friendship, great music, and great surroundings in this, his new release — Alive in Italia — available now.

“This record is somewhat of a love letter to Italy and our friends there,” Reddick muses. “If I had one wish come true today, I would be sitting on a patio on the narrow, cobbled streets of Italy’s Sestri Levante…. I’d be kept cool by a sea breeze, and be drinking a glass of red wine.

“I would be celebrating in the fine company of my Italian and Canadian musician friends, and savouring the endless beauty of that place and that moment. We would talk about the shows we have played together, and we’d remember and drink ‘to’ one evening in particular: the one in a wooden beamed theatre among those piacevole foothills of Piemonte…

“The one where we performed as one, come fratelli, as brothers, Alive in Italia.”

Dubbed the ‘Poet Laureate of the Blues,’ his dedication “Blues is a beautiful landscape” led Reddick to create the annual Cobalt Prize for Contemporary Blues Composition in 2014, which encourages the growth and vitality of the genre. In keeping with such, the album’s nuanced performances reflect an intimate approach to his signature lyrical material while the music ushers the listener on an explorative journey through folk, roots and blues.

Alive in Italia serves as a reflective retrospective of Reddick’s long-storied, boundary-breaking songwriting across 10 previous albums, and features songs from his last five — including the JUNO Award-winning Ride The One.

Beyond Reddick and his inimitable vocals and harmonica, the live band on the record includes musicians Steve Marriner and Tony D of MonkeyJunk — who Reddick has collaborated with as a writer on both of their JUNO Award-winning albums.

The Canadian crew was joined by Gab D on bass and Andrea Costanzo on drums — plus Fabio Marzaroli on guitar for “The Other Man” — known across the country as “The Gamblers”,  all of whom live in Italy.

“We travelled to them,” Reddick quips of the choice location in northern Italy’s stunning Piemonte region.

“I was on tour in Europe with MonkeyJunk about two years ago, and we decided to extend our visits,” he continues, starting from the beginning of the album’s creation. “A beautiful friendship was born.

“We put together the band that you hear on Alive in Italia and, one year later — November 10th, 2019 — we were back together again to record at Museo Tornielli in Ameno, Novara, Italy.

“This recording is a document of friendship, music, and the endless beauty of Italy. And when it all came together, it inspired this emotional and celebratory concert.”

Alive in Italia is available now.

Top 5 Android Sync Managers To Sync Your Android Device

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If you are an android user, then you are looking for ways to sync your android device. No worries, because we have got you covered.

Every day, we use our android phones to store loads of data. From contacts to photos to even important documents, we store everything on our smartphones.

Let’s say, you have got a new phone. So what do you do now? Transferring all that data from one phone to another can be difficult. This is where the need for an android sync manager comes into the scene. It helps you to sync your android device effortlessly. In this post, we are going to suggest some of the best android sync managers that you can use.

Best Android Sync Managers

Here are the popular android sync managers that you can use.

  1. Dr.Fone- Phone Manager

Dr.Fone is a powerful sync manager designed for android devices. With the help of this app, you can sync all your data including apps, photos, contacts, videos, and everything else using just a USB cable. It also allows you to manage your applications and download your data.

  1. DoubleTwist

This is yet another popular android sync manager designed for Mac and Windows. Using this app, you can sync music from your PC to your Android device. With the help of this app, you can manage your music collection and back it up on your PC. It comes with a very user-friendly interface and therefore, you won’t find it difficult to use.

  1. SyncDroid

SyncDroid is a great app designed for Android users. It can sync all types of data from your android device to your computer. This includes SMS, videos, photos, call history, contacts, and even browser bookmarks. This is one of the best sync managers you will find for android. The syncing is done with the help of a USB cable which means you have to use the USB debugging mode.

  1. Syncmate

Syncmate is a sync app that most of us have heard of. It is a Mac software that helps you to instantly sync data and backup from your Android device to your Mac computer. The best thing about this app is the interface. It is easy to use and comes with lots of features. It can sync all types of data including contacts, photos, videos, text messages, etc. all this is done by using the IP address of your Android device.

  1. Folder Sync Lite

FolderSync is an application that is used to sync your data to a cloud service. The good thing is that it supports different cloud storage services. This includes Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Docs, etc. It can sync music, videos pictures, and documents instantly to the cloud storage from your android phone.

Using an android sync manager makes it easier for you to sync your device. It cuts down your efforts to half. After syncing your device, you can take a break and do anything like listening to music, vaping, and playing console. It can keep all your favourite shops in check form where you order frequently like food app, online vape shop and so on.

 

 

 

Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 To Be Released August 28

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Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 To Be Released August 28

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony’s September 6 & 8, 2019 S&M2 concerts were historic on multiple levels: They served as the grand opening of San Francisco’s Chase Center, reunited the band and Symphony for the first time since the 1999 performances captured on the Grammy-winning S&M album, and featured the first-ever symphonic renditions of songs written and released since those original S&M shows.

The sold out shows were rapturously received by the 40,000 fans who traveled from nearly 70 countries, as well as the media: Rolling Stone raved “the group proved that anything was possible,” Variety noted an atmosphere “buzzing with excitement,” while the Mercury News witnessed “a concert that fans will be talking about for decades to come,” and Consequence of Sound hailed “a true celebration of Metallica and their musical prowess.”

On August 28, S&M2 comes to life once more with the release of Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2. S&M2 will be available in a staggering array of formats, ranging from a digital album on all leading streaming outlets, to 4LP vinyl, 2CD, DVD and Blu-ray versions, to a limited edition color vinyl 4LP + 2CD + Blu-ray Deluxe Box featuring sheet music, guitar picks, poster and more, all the way up to a Metallica.com exclusive Super Deluxe Box, limited to 500 copies, each featuring actual sheet music used by the Symphony during the shows and hand-signed by all four band members (in addition to including everything in the Deluxe Box). With this long-awaited Blackened Recordings release, S&M2 can be fully experienced by others beyond those who squeezed into the Chase Center over those two unforgettable evenings.

S&M2 is a landmark release in the Metallica catalogue, both sonically and visually. Produced by Greg Fidelman with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, the S&M2 live album captures more than two and a half hours of James, Lars, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo joining forces with the nearly 80-strong SF Symphony, legendary Musical Director of the orchestra Michael Tilson Thomas, and conductor Edwin Outwater. The concert film is a brand-new edit done by Joe Hutching (Through The Never) and both the audio and visuals have been taken to the next level from the October 2019 theatrical version that played in over 3,700 cinemas worldwide

S&M2 is available for pre-order now, preceded by the S&M2 versions of “All Within My Hands” and “Nothing Else Matters,” both now available across digital platforms. See below for track listing and detailed list of configurations, and stay tuned to metallica.com/sm2 for further information.

METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2 Configurations:
– Deluxe Box (limited edition 4LP color vinyl, exclusive photobook, 2CDs, Blu-ray, sheet music, five guitar picks, poster, download card)
– Super Deluxe Box (all of the above + original sheet music signed by the band. Limited to 500 via Metallica.com)
– Black 4LP set w/photobook and download card
– Color 4LP set w/photobook and download card (exclusive to indie retail + Metallica.com)
– 2CD set w/36-page booklet
– 2CD/Blu-ray set w/36-page booklet
– 2CD/DVD set w/36-page booklet
– Blu-Ray
– DVD
– Digital Album
– Digital Movie

Track Listings:

LP 1 / SIDE ONE
1 The Ecstasy of Gold
2 The Call of Ktulu
3 For Whom the Bell Tolls
LP 1 / SIDE TWO
1 The Day that Never Comes
2 The Memory Remains
3 Confusion
LP 2 / SIDE THREE
1 Moth Into Flame
2 The Outlaw Torn
LP 2 / SIDE FOUR
1 No Leaf Clover
2 Halo on Fire
LP 3 / SIDE FIVE
1 Intro to Scythian Suite
2 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God and the Dance of the Dark Spirits
3 Intro to The Iron Foundry
4 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19
5 The Unforgiven III
LP 3 / SIDE SIX
1 All Within My Hands
2 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth
3 Wherever I May Roam
LP 4 / SIDE SEVEN
1 One
2 Master of Puppets
LP 4 / SIDE EIGHT
1 Nothing Else Matters
2 Enter Sandman

CD 1
1 The Ecstasy of Gold (Live)
2 The Call of Ktulu (Live)
3 For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live)
4 The Day That Never Comes (Live)
5 The Memory Remains (Live)
6 Confusion (Live)
7 Moth Into Flame (Live)
8 The Outlaw Torn (Live)
9 No Leaf Clover (Live)
10 Halo on Fire (Live)

CD 2
1 Intro to Scythian Suite (Live)
2 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God And The Dance Of The Dark Spirits (Live)
3 Intro to The Iron Foundry (Live)
4 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 (Live)
5 The Unforgiven III (Live)
6 All Within My Hands (Live)
7 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (Live)
8 Wherever I May Roam (Live)
9 One (Live)
10 Master of Puppets (Live)
11 Nothing Else Matters (Live)
12 Enter Sandman (Live)

DVD / BLU-RAY
1 Menu (features “Moth Into Flame”)
2 Intro (features “Wherever I May Roam” and “All Within My Hands”)
3 The Ecstasy of Gold (Live)
4 The Call of Ktulu (Live)
5 For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live)
6 The Day That Never Comes (Live)
7 The Memory Remains (Live)
8 Confusion (Live)
9 Moth Into Flame (Live)
10 The Outlaw Torn (Live)
11 No Leaf Clover (Live)
12 Halo on Fire (Live)
13 Intro to Scythian Suite (Live)
14 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God And The Dance Of The Dark Spirits (Live)
15 Intro to The Iron Foundry (Live)
16 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 (Live)
17 The Unforgiven III (Live)
18 All Within My Hands (Live)
19 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (Live)
20 Wherever I May Roam (Live)
21 One (Live)
22 Master of Puppets (Live)
23 Nothing Else Matters (Live)
23 Enter Sandman (Live)
24 Credits
25 Behind the Scenes: Making of the Show
26 All Within My Hands Promo

DIGITAL FILM
1 Intro (features “Wherever I May Roam” and “All Within My Hands”)
2 The Ecstasy of Gold (Live)
3 The Call of Ktulu (Live)
4 For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live)
5 The Day That Never Comes (Live)
6 The Memory Remains (Live)
7 Confusion (Live)
8 Moth Into Flame (Live)
9 The Outlaw Torn (Live)
10 No Leaf Clover (Live)
11 Halo on Fire (Live)
12 Intro to Scythian Suite (Live)
13 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God And The Dance Of The Dark Spirits (Live)
14 Intro to The Iron Foundry (Live)
15 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 (Live)
16 The Unforgiven III (Live)
17 All Within My Hands (Live)
18 (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (Live)
19 Wherever I May Roam (Live)
20 One (Live)
21 Master of Puppets (Live)
22 Nothing Else Matters (Live)
23 Enter Sandman (Live)
24 Credits

Michael Everest DeMarco And How His Acting Career Started

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Many people know Michael Everest DeMarco for his philanthropy and other achievements in his acting career. However, his childhood was also adventurous as he was in the limelight. He was born in New Orleans and tried many different things, unlike ordinary kids. The many things he tried as a young boy include business, shows, and a career in the theater.

The first thing that DeMarco tried was modeling. His good looks and outgoing personality meant it was easy for him to get his first modeling gig. He was very dedicated to his modeling career and had the willingness and love to learn. The dedication was a surprise to his peers, and within no time, he was at the top of the pedigree. Attention to his craft increased, and this meant increased show business at the tender age of 13 years. Exposure to adults and other kids helped DeMarco build social skills. His engagements and experiences made him develop new relationships that last until today.

Acting Years

Other than modeling, Michael Everest DeMarco was interested in acting, and it was easy for him to switch careers without coming out of the performing arts field. The change of profession was without coercion from anyone but out of love. He was focused on achieving his dream of becoming an actor. This move would prove to be a masterstroke as he became famous, and people would easily recognize his face and name.

Due to his aggressiveness, DeMarco got an acting position in several plays. Many of his roles assigned were as a child actor. The characters he played required creativity, moves of a model, and confidence.

DeMarco Popular Plays

‘The Golden Boy’ was one of his most famous plays. The play by Clifford Odets made him a household name. He became recognized as never before. DeMarco participated as Joe Bonaparte, a violinist. Considering the hard work that Clifford had put into this play, the drama that was on the show, DeMarco getting the lead role, was outstanding. It tells a lot about the prowess that DeMarco has.

The Golden Boy was just the beginning, as the New Orleans native did not stop there. He took another role in Richard III, a historical piece of art. Shakespeare, who is the author, got recognition for some of the best writings. Richard III focuses on a king in a particular territory. In this play, Michael Everest DeMarco takes the name, Buckingham. He plays this role with a lot of skills and professionalism.

Through the experience he had from his undertakings over time, directors felt that DeMarco was ready for more challenging tasks. That is how he got another gig in the play Winterset. Though it was a different role, and somehow knew, he was up to the task, and it was easy for him to showcase his skills. Michael Everest DeMarco plays as Bartolomeo Romagna in the famous play by Maxwell Anderson.

DeMarco’s Training

It was always clear to the young actor that it was essential to invest in training to make significant steps. Michael was lucky as he got training on the different acting ways that few actors knew. Among the methods, he learned to include the Stanislavski method and Method Acting. All this supervision and training was done by professionals and the best teachers in the studio.

His passion, dedication, aggressiveness, and training at Sal Dano and Actors Studio LA, helped DeMarco be among the top actors in Hollywood. Some of the most notable movies he played in Hollywood include The Fine Stallion and Over the Line.

The success of Michael Everest Demarco is a result of the focus on his goals, willingness to learn, hard work, and hunger to achieve his dreams.

 

 

Is it advisable to rent an electric car?

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Electric cars have come a long way, from theoretical representations to a niche that will eventually take over. An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in rechargeable batteries. These vehicles were first produced in the 18th century but didn’t become popular until the 19th century but its potential growth was cut short by the breakthrough of the cheaper petrol and diesel vehicles. 

While an electric car’s power source is not explicitly an on-board battery, electric cars with motors powered by other energy sources are typically referred to by a different name. An electric car carrying solar panels to power it is a solar car, and an electric car powered by a gasoline generator is a form of hybrid car Thus, an electric car that derives its power from an on-board battery pack is a form of battery electric vehicle (BEV). Most often, the term “electric car” is used to refer to battery electric vehicles, but may also refer to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).

What are the benefits of using an electric vehicle?

Of course using an EV has its perks, if not how would you explain the massive spread of these battery powered vehicles all over the world. Some of these benefits may be viewed by some as unnoticeable or negligible but I believe in the long run they all add up to make the EV a better alternative to diesel or petrol engine vehicles. 

 

  • Eco friendly

This is the most obvious and probably the whole reason behind the usage of electricity to power these vehicles, it is Eco-friendly. The world is at a stage where Global warming has become a threat. Global warming refers to the long-term rise of the planet’s temperatures. It is caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, mainly from human activities such as gas flaring, deforestation and burning fossil fuels. 

These fossil fuels use internal combustion engines like generators and petrol cars which emit smoke that goes into the atmosphere. To combat this, electric cars were made as no gases are emitted and the batteries can be recharged using renewable sources of energy like solar panels or charging stations.So, by choosing to drive an EV you help reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust pipes. Simply put it is better for the environment.

  • Cheaper maintenance

An electric vehicle has fewer moving parts than a normal petrol car. In fact, the only moving part is the rotor, hence their need for maintenance is significantly lessened and therefore it is cheaper. The essential parts that require maintenance are the tires, the suspension and the brakes and that’s pretty much it.

  • Better health

A general reduction in the harmful emission of exhaust gas does volumes for one’s health especially if you’re more advanced in age.

  • Driving has never been quieter

The first thing you notice when switching to an electric car is the quietness of the vehicle, which creates a far more comfortable, relaxing driving experience. You can move through traffic and glide across town in a comfortable, clean and quiet car. Isn’t that how driving should be?

  • Savings 

Trips to the gas station for fuel can be expensive, especially when the ever-fluctuating price of petrol is high. When you get an electric vehicle, you can forget about paying for and being at the mercy of gas prices. Not only is electricity less expensive than gasoline, it also has a much more stable price point, meaning that rapid price swings are all but eliminated by going electric.You can even reduce your costs further by installing a rooftop solar installation to charge your electric vehicle. This helps to produce your own free electricity and possibly remove fuel costs from your life entirely. Now that we’ve seen the wonderful advantages that electric cars have to offer, it’s time to go buy or perhaps rent one.

 Wait! What about the cons?

Of course there are cons, but the question is do they outweigh the benefits? Let’s have a look.

  • Limited driving range

First off is the limited driving range. EVs are limited by their battery sizes and this can be a problem if you’re planning on a long distance journey. This brings us to the next problem.

  • Finding a charging station

Finding charging stations can be challenging. Even with Tesla’s ever-growing network of supercharging stations finding a charging station can be a bit of a hassle especially if your destination is far. It is best to pre plan your route and make sure there are a couple of charging stations along the way.

  • Slow charging times

Refueling a petrol car doesn’t take up to five minutes, recharging an electric car can take some time to do. On average it requires about eight hours to fully recharge a battery pack using normal outlets, while even the fastest charging stations will take 30 minutes to get near 80 percent capacity.

  • High cost of battery pack replacement

Although battery packs require little or no maintenance they wear after prolonged use or they could just suddenly go bad and need immediate replacement. This process is usually quite expensive as the battery pack is costly. But the good news is you might not need to replace your battery for at least eight years. And there have been few cases of battery packs dying on their owners.

Now the pros and cons have been outlined, should you go for an electric vehicle? Say you’re in a new city and you’re looking to rent or you just don’t have the cash to buy a car outright, you should consider renting an EV. If you happen to be in Dubai and you want to rent a car, Rent car from Dubai Mall happens to offer the best services at affordable rates. So, whether or not you should rent an electric car depends on a few factors, your location, availability of charging stations, cost of electricity and finally personal preference. But if you ask me anytime I’d say renting an electric car is the way to go.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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