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Two FRANK ZAPPA BOOKS Set For Release This Fall

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The Zappa Trust has announced the release of two books honoring legendary musician and composer Frank Zappa’s legacy: ZAPPA GEAR: THE UNIQUE GUITARS, AMPLIFIERS, EFFECTS UNITS, KEYBOARDS AND STUDIO EQUIPMENT by Mick Ekers with foreword by Dweezil Zappa and THE HOT RATS BOOK, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa’s HOT RATS album by Bill Gubbins and Ahmet Zappa.

“These books provide another way for fans to connect with Frank Zappa,” Ahmet Zappa says. “They give a fascinating window into Frank’s mind and the ideas he came up with throughout his career.”

First up, the November 29 release of Zappa Gear: The Unique Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Units, Keyboards and Studio Equipment by Mick Ekers with the foreword by Dweezil Zappa. Zappa Gear offers an unprecedented inside look at the machinery behind the legendary music. In addition to a detailed presentation of the equipment, Zappa Gear also introduces some of the pioneering inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs without whom the instruments would not exist. Frank Zappa was an unremitting musical innovator and experimenter, always looking for ways to exploit the latest advances in technology. His working life coincided with the explosive development of music technology that ran from the 1960s through the following three decades. Without such inventions as the Marshall amplifier, the Gibson SG, the wah-wah pedal, and the Synclavier–much of it modified to Zappa’s requirements and used in ways for which they had never been designed–Zappa’s “air sculptures,” as his music has been described, would have had a significantly different shape and texture. Lavishly illustrated, the book includes over 180 unique photographs of Frank Zappa’s guitars and equipment taken by the author at Zappa’s UMRK studio in Los Angeles. Zappa Gear is an official Frank Zappa book produced and written with the full cooperation and endorsement of Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust.

The following month will see the release of The Hot Rats Book by Bill Gubbins and Ahmet Zappa, out December 15. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the much-loved Hot Rats LP, Ahmet Zappa and the Zappa Trust have teamed with Backbeat Books and Bill Gubbins, the only photographer to document the Hot Rats sessions, to create The Hot Rats Book, a deluxe, commemorative book packed with never before-seen photos and an interview between Ahmet and Gubbins documenting the Hot Rats sessions and last U.S. show of the original Mothers of Invention on August 10, 1969 at Cleveland’s Musicarnival in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. “A movie for your ears” is how rock icon Frank Zappa first described his album Hot Rats, which remains, 50 years after its release, not only one of Zappa’s most critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, but a stunning tour-de-force of the totality of his musical genius and legendary skills as a composer, lyricist, producer, arranger, studio innovator and virtuoso guitar player. The Hot Rats Book is an official Frank Zappa book produced and written with the full cooperation and endorsement of the Zappa Trust.
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Apply Now: CIMA’s Canadian Blast BBQ at SXSW 2020

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Applications Now Open for CIMA’s Canadian Blast BBQ at SXSW 2020

CIMA, through Music Export Canada, is excited to announce that submissions are now being accepted for our 2020 Canadian Blast BBQ at Austin’s SXSW! This year’s mission will mark the 15th year that CIMA will be in attendance for this key showcase and business development opportunity at the most influential and largest music festival & conference in North America.

Now in its 34th year, SXSW allows for unmatched networking opportunities, conference programming, and over 100 stages of music for showcasing bands and conference attendees. Check out some of the outcomes associated with our mission to SXSW in 2019 here.

Their legendary Canadian Blast BBQ will be taking place on March 18, 2019 and will be moving to a new venue – The Venue (on 6th Street). This event, the kickoff for CIMA’s Canadian Blast mission at SXSW, is a high-profile event that draws hundreds of VIP international delegates, media and thousands of SXSW delegates!

They’re now accepting submissions for artists interested in showcasing at our Canadian Blast BBQ.

Want to showcase? Here’s our criteria:

  • Artist must be export-ready.
  • Artist must have a business representative in attendance and they must register as a SXSW delegate as well as sign up to the Canadian Blast SXSW B2B initiative, free for selected band representatives (this includes speed-dating and networking events).  [Please note: CIMA is able to offer a discounted SXSW badge rate to Canadian Blast participants. Contact jenia@cimamusic.ca for more information]
  • Make sure you have applied directly with the festival itself to maximize your chances for both SXSW and Canadian Blast showcases. Only SXSW accepted acts will be eligible to be on the Canadian Blast showcase. The deadline for these submissions is October 25, 2019.
  • BBQ selected acts will be reviewed by SXSW for final approval.
  • The Canadian Blast BBQ showcase submission form is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SXSW2020
  • Artist representative company should have the resources to able to follow-through on business opportunities resulting from the showcase (tours, gigs, etc.) in international territories.Artist representative company must agree to complete a post-event survey.
  • Artist representative company must agree to continue to report back in future on successes resulting from B2B opportunities.

Submission Deadline: November 8, 2019

Please complete the submission form prior to the end of day on Friday, November 9, 2019. As always, the final Canadian Blast line-up will be selected by CIMA’s external Talent Selection Committee. Successful Canadian Blast applicants will be notified by late November.

Ready to submit?

Their handy submission form is right here once you’re ready: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SXSW2020

If you have any questions about this export mission, please feel free to get in touch with our Music Export Manager, Trisha Carter, at trisha@cimamusic.ca.

Jesse Cook Adds More Shows To His, Now 48-Date, “Follow The Road” Tour

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Jesse Cook—the internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer—has announced his fall tour will extend through January 2020 with the addition of 15 shows including stops in Nashville, TNAtlanta, GACharlotte, NC, and Orlando, FL, in addition to others. Cook is about to follow the road across America as his now 48-date “Follow The Road” U.S. tour kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh, PA at the Byham Theatre. The headlining trek will take Cook and his vibrant band across the country with stops in Cleveland, OHBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PANew York, NYDenver, COSan Diego, CALas Vegas, NVLos Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA, among many others. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Next year, Cook will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album, Tempest (1995, Narada). The JUNO Award-winning musician shows no signs of slowing down, but rather expanding on his musical appetite. Cook’s latest record, Beyond Borders (2017, eOne Music), explores a sonic landscape unfettered by geography, ethnicity and musical styles to forge a unique world music hybrid. Beyond Borders is the most sonically diverse and distinctive disc in his vast and varied catalog, which has earned him 11 JUNO nominations and one JUNO win in the Best Instrumental Album category for Free Fall (2000, Narada) – which has its 20-year anniversary in 2020.
Fans can check their local PBS station listings to watch an airing of Cook’s special, “Beyond Borders.” Directed, edited and mixed by Cook himself, the special captures footage from his 2017/2018 “Beyond Borders” tour and specifically highlights a different song from each night of the tour. Click here to watch the special’s trailer.
Catch Jesse Cook on his “Follow The Road” tour: 
DATE
CITY/STATE
VENUE
Wed, 10/9
Pittsburgh, PA
Byham Theatre
Thur, 10/10
Buffalo, NY
Asbury Hall at Babeville
Fri, 10/11
Cleveland, OH
Ohio Theatre
Sat, 10/12
Dayton, OH
Victoria Theatre
Sun, 10/13
Columbus, OH
Lincoln Theatre
Tue, 10/15
Fall River, MA
Narrows Center for the Arts
Wed, 10/16
Boston, MA
Wilbur Theatre
Thur, 10/17
Northampton, MA
Academy of Music
Fri, 10/18
Concord, NH
Capitol Center
Sat, 10/19
Vienna, VA
The Barns at Wolftrap
Sun, 10/20
Philadelphia, PA
Zellerbach Theatre at Annenberg
Tue, 10/22
Rockymount, VA
Harvester Performance Center
Wed, 10/23
Annapolis, MD
Rams Head
Thur, 10/24
New York, NY
Sony Hall
Fri, 10/25
Hartford, CT
Belding Theatre
Sat, 10/26
Rockport, MA
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Sun, 10/27
Portland, ME
State Theatre
Wed, 11/6
Denver, CO
Paramount Theatre
Thur, 11/7
Albuquerque, NM
KiMo Theatre
Fri, 11/8
Tucson, AZ
Fox Tucson Theatre
Sat, 11/9
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Sun, 11/10
San Diego, CA
Spreckels
Tue, 11/12
Las Vegas, NV
Smith Center
Wed, 11/13
Las Vegas, NV
Smith Center
Thur, 11/14
Beverly Hills, CA
Saban Theatre
Fri, 11/15
Fresno, CA
Tower Theatre
Sat, 11/16
Sacramento, CA
Crest Theatre
Sun, 11/17
Santa Cruz, CA
Rio Theatre
Tue, 11/19
Bend, OR
Tower Theatre of Bend
Wed, 11/20
Eugene, OR
John G Shedd Institute for the Arts
Thur, 11/21
Portland, OR
Alladin Theater
Fri, 11/22
Seattle, WA
Moore Theatre
Sat, 11/23
Bellingham, WA
Mount Baker Theatre
Thur, 1/9
Germantown, TN
Germantown Performing Arts Center
Fri, 1/10
Fayetteville, AR
Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center
Sat, 1/11
Conway, AR
Reynolds Performance Hall, Univerdity of Central Arkansas
Sun, 1/12
Nashville, TN
City Winery
Tue, 1/14
Birmingham, AL
The Lyric Theatre
Wed, 1/15
Asheville, NC
Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place
Thur, 1/16
Atlanta, GA
Buckhead Theatre
Fri, 1/17
Charlotte, NC
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Sat, 1/18
Raleigh, NC
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Sun, 1/19
Orlando, FL
The Plaza Live
Tue, 1/21
Jacksonville, FL
WJCT Soundstage
Wed, 1/22
Bonita Springs, FL
SouthWest Florida Event Center
Thur, 1/23
Clearwater, FL
Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Fri, 1/24
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Sat, 1/25
Lake Worth, FL
The Duncan Theatre

6 Unexpected Ways Social Media Provokes Divorce

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According to statistics, a third of all American marriages begin with a meeting on a social network or on an online dating site. But you know what’s most interesting? Most of them end in the same place where they started.

And this is just the case when the technologies that were invented in order to improve and facilitate our lives only create additional problems. According to the studies of psychologists, in the modern world, social networks are direct provocateurs of divorce. How does this happen? Find out about this in our article.

Endless Possibilities for Suspicion

Social networks are real klondike for finding personal information. And incredulous guys and girls deal with it like the best cyberpolice experts. Tracking likes, comments, visited pages in the history of a browser is a common thing.

In addition, on a social network, it is always easy to compare yourself with the ex of your husband or wife, start reflecting on why he or she have choosen him or her, feel a surge of desperate jealousy, and so on according to the list, right up to the scandal.

The Illusion of a Second Life in Which There Is No Room for a Partner

Studies tell us that some users set privacy settings in their posts so that they are not visible to the second half. Well-wishers, of course, will always help and send a screenshot, but the number of suspicions from this will only increase. Probably, the one who does this, really has something to hide, but in this case, social networks are a bad data warehouse.

When Social Networks Take a Lot of Time

Another reason for conflicts in the family is the time spent on social networks. Not surprisingly, one of the partners begins to feel abandoned, unnecessary, begins to get angry and jealous. And again, this raises the suspicion that there is someone more important and significant on the other side of the screen.

You Probably Have Something to Hide

Although it would seem, what information can be hidden from the person whom you have chosen as the companion of your life? However, everything is not so simple. Many users prefer to keep passwords from their social networks secret. A seemingly innocent request to let your profile be seen is perceived as a frank invasion of personal space. Even if there is really nothing to hide. As a result, there is a conflict and mutual suspicions of distrust and lies, which are only exacerbated.

The Opportunities for New Relationships Are Always Near

Do you remember where we started this article?  Social networks are a great place to meet a new person, start chatting, fall in love and begin filling divorce forms, adding your personal story to the statistics about which we spoke at the very beginning.

And those who in principle do not trust their partner, are not sure of his or her love and fidelity, are aware of this and are tormented by endless suspicions.

And now let’s add here all the factors that we talked about earlier, and we will get a holistic picture. Social networks are a bridge to a past life with all former relationships and a very easy path to new ones.

Everything You Post Will Be Used as a Statement in the Court

And here is another interesting fact. Divorce services lawyers adore social networks when they need to find evidence of the guilt of the other side of the process. Remember we talked that social media is an endless resource of personal information that users share voluntarily?

Therefore, a photograph on Facebook or Instagram can be excellent evidence of marital infidelity, rampant lifestyle, drug or alcohol addiction, domestic violence or any other family problems that caused the divorce. Miranda rule has no exceptions.

This is a very effective tactic for lawyers, and it really works in court. But if you do not have extra money to hire a specialist, you can start the divorce proceedings with a special service, for example, OnlineDivorcer, and save a lot at the initial stage.

Conclusion

Social networks certainly do not bring benefits to the relationship, but it turns out that the underlying reason is different. Social networks are an intermediary or an additional trigger.

But the root cause of divorce on the basis of social networks lies in internal distrust, lack of confidence in oneself and one’s soul mate. People who do not suffer from these qualities do not seek non-existent (or even existing) evidence of cheating or deceit. They just live in reality, and even if family life turns into a crash, calmly complete divorce online and begin a new stage.

Therefore, the only advice that can be given to those who suffer from distrust and suspicion when your other half enters the social network is to start with yourself and with your self-sufficiency.

 

 

Harsh Realities of Social Media Marketing

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The moment social media started to gain popularity, it became the pacesetter for global communication by having users send messages, share music, photos, videos, and other content locally and globally. Since everyone turned spends so much of their time on social media instead of radio stations and televisions, business owners were encouraged to give their marketing strategies a new face.

Too often, social media marketing has been seen as the solution to the difficulties and challenges brands face frequently. You are told to post on social media for increased customer retention, to increase your customer base, or boost your business by 1000%. It sounds simple and juicy.

While social media isn’t something you should ignore, the truth is that it will not instantly or eventually help you solve your business problems. Don’t be disappointed. When you discover the truth about how social media helps grow your business, you will know the best way to use it.

Nowadays, it is almost impossible to measure the output and effectiveness of work done in SMM area. There exist several options to check the result of social media marketing specialist:

  • Do not forget to look up to coverage, user involvement, conversion of paid traffic into social. Moreover, remember to track ROI;
  • Keep in mind the growth rate of ER – engagement rate;
  • Bear in mind the place of social media marketing in the associated conversions. Thus, you will be able to assess employee payback.

This guide highlights 3 harsh realities of social media marketing for business and what to do about them.

Reality 1

No Matter How Awesome Your Content Is, Many People Won’t Pay Attention

Content creation consumes time. Even a short and simple tweet has to be carefully written before sharing it. Since digital marketers place a lot of emphasis on content because it is important for expanding your reach and it is good for SEO, one would think that good content would impress their online audience. However, this is not usually the case. You can spend the whole day creating a web course that you know will help your audience achieve their most challenging weight loss goals, and yet, sometimes, your audience will not give an impressive reaction.

If this happens, instead of focusing on those who are not acknowledging your awesome post, focus on those who are. Find out what they loved about the post and create more like that. Then for those who aren’t paying attention, try out different types of contents to see if they will like it. Just note that not everyone will like your content. Moreover, there are a lot of content services like Pro-Papers, which will help you to boost your content making it more engaging and useful.

Reality 2

Even If They Work For Other Businesses, Many Guaranteed Social Media Hacks Will Not Work For You.

You can read about social media hacks that are “guaranteed” to get you more audience, increase your reach, etc. While the tricks may actually work, what works for others may not work for you. Some of these tricks don’t even work for most businesses.

The smart way to handle this is to work on your ability to identify the social media tricks that will work for your brand. You have to get to know your brand and your audience better. Find out your brand voice, if it is clearly defined, if it is effective, where your audience love to hang out online, and where your potential customers love to hang out. Once you get this information, you will know which tactics work for you better.

Reality 3

You Can’t Make Your Content Go Viral

The truth is that no one has actually figured out how to make a content go viral, although there are many strategies you can use to improve your chances. Factors that determine if your post will go viral include what trending that day, the time you share the content, etc. Instead of trying to make your content go viral, create awesome content.

Conclusion

Social media marketing may be complicated, but it is great for business, so if you are consistent and stick to it, you will succeed.

 

 

Rod Stewart Announces 2020 Las Vegas Residency Dates

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Legendary Rockstar Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas in 2020 for 16 shows of his acclaimed residency “Rod Stewart: The Hits.,” presented in partnership by Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” will perform select dates from March 6 through Oct. 3, 2020, with tickets going on sale to the public beginning Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. PT.

The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has packed an arena-sized concert into an intimate concert experience that’s exclusive to Las Vegas audiences – with no seat more than 145 feet from his majestic stage.  Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled over five-decade career including “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” “Tonight’s the Night” and “Forever Young,” the high-energy show treats audiences to an intimate, concert celebration.

The 2020 concerts going on-sale are: 
March: 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21
Sept: 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 30
Oct.: 2, 3

Tickets go on sale to the public starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. PT. Fan presale tickets will be available starting Monday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 p.m. PT. American Express® Card Members can also purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 p.m. PT. In addition, Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will have access to a presale running Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 p.m. PT. Ticket prices for “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” start at $49, plus tax and fees, and  may be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, by calling 866-320-9763 or online by visiting ticketmaster.com/rodstewartvegas. For groups of 10 or more, call 866-574-3851. Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Rod Stewart celebrates 50 years as a solo artist this year. The legendary singer-songwriter is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with more than 250 million records sold worldwide during a stellar career that includes nine #1 albums and 26 Top 10 singles in the U.K. Plus, 17 Top 10 albums and 16 Top 10 singles in the US. His signature voice, style and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, from rock, folk, soul, R&B, and even the Great American Songbook; making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career. He’s earned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them, two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. For more information visit rodstewart.com.

Since its premiere in 2011, “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” has remained one of the best-reviewed and must-see shows on the Las Vegas Strip.

Rita Wilson to Host The Spark, Exclusive New Talk Show on SiriusXM’s Volume Channel

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SiriusXM announced today that Rita Wilson, actress, singer, songwriter, producer and music lover, will host The Spark exclusively on SiriusXM.

This monthly one-hour show hosted by Rita Wilson out of SiriusXM’s new Hollywood studios, will feature Wilson along with rotating guests—artists, producers, music managers and entertainers—as they sit down to discuss their love of music and how it has shaped their lives.  The Spark will dive into the creative process—from writing, recording, or producing music—to candid conversations about the unusual and interesting paths taken throughout their careers.

SiriusXM subscribers can catch The Spark beginning Wednesday, October 9 at 7 pm on Volume (channel 106), the channel devoted to the discussion of, and passion for, music. Upcoming guests include entertainment entrepreneur and innovator Scooter Braun for the premiere show, and Grammy Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt will be the featured guest in November.

“Music has always been a way for me to get insight into the human condition, be transported by the power of storytelling, to connect emotionally, whether that’s for a good cry, or to get on the dance floor,” said Rita Wilson.  “Music transports people. How many times have you bonded with someone over loving a song and what it means to you? That’s The Spark. Sparking conversation, curiosity, and creativity, and I’m excited to bring this to SiriusXM Volume.”

Wilson’s latest album, Halfway to Home, her fourth studio record, combines her love of Southern California rock along with Nashville country.  Wilson is currently touring North America in support of Halfway to Home.  The album’s first single, “Throw Me a Party,” debuted in March and depicts Wilson’s journey following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. Other songs on the album include “The Spark,” a song about love and relationships, “Big City Small Town Girl,” about her own upbringing as a Hollywood native, and the album’s title track, “Halfway to Home.”

SiriusXM subscribers with streaming access can also hear the program on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, Amazon Alexa devices, Apple TV, Sony PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to www.SiriusXM.com/AtHome to learn more.

Canada’s Public Broadcaster Launches CBC Listen, A One-Stop Destination For CBC’s Award-Winning Podcasts, Local And National Radio Shows And CBC Music Playlists

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CBC today announced the launch of CBC Listen, a new audio streaming service offering best-in-class Canadian content across award-winning CBC Podcasts, CBC Radio and CBC Music on the easy-to-navigate website and app. A one-stop destination, CBC Listen transports audiences into a world of sound, providing access to more than 200 free, curated CBC Music playlists featuring brand new releases from Canadian artists; CBC’s full podcast catalogue, including critically acclaimed series Someone Knows Something, Uncover, Front Burner and Love Me; and the ability to listen to CBC Radio One and CBC Music radio shows live, with select shows on-demand.

Key features of CBC Listen include:

  • A personalized audio experience with the ability to bookmark content for future listening and access recently played content
  • The versatile service allows users to cast audio to any AirPlay or Chromecast enabled device
  • The ability to stream CBC Podcasts such as Party Lines, Chosen Family or Uncover anytime, or download them for offline listening on-the-go
  • CBC Music playlists are sorted by genre, including folk, jazz, electronic, pop, rock, classical, hip-hop and country as well as themed playlists such as Chill Out, Indigenous Hip-Hop, Film Scores, and Workout Mix for easy discoverability
  • The ability for a user to pick up where they left off with continuous play on bookmarked and downloaded content
  • A sleep timer to customize listening to the user’s schedule
  • 100% free access to CBC Listen, with no fees or subscriptions required

CBC Listen is available for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at cbc.ca/listen.

Nick Offerman reads new Calm Sleep Story – “The Big Bad Wolf Learns Anger Management”

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The latest new Sleep Stories on Calm, the sleep and meditation app, are a series of “Fairy Tales De-Stressed” offering soothing new takes on scary old tales. Today comes “The Big Bad Wolf Learns Anger Management” read by actor Nick Offerman.

That comes on the heels of such recent Sleep Stories as “Rumpelstiltskin Learns To Meditate” and “The Wicked Witch of the West Discovers Mindfulness”. Celebrities Jerome Flynn and Keegan Connor Tracy narrate those bedtime stories.

The shared theme of the new tales is the power of meditation, mindfulness and other mind tools to transform our lives. The three new tales are written by Christina Yang, an American writer of Sleep Stories for Calm.

“We all know the story of the Big Bad Wolf,” says Offerman, the actor, writer, comedian and carpenter, best-known for his role as Ron Swanson in the sitcom, Parks and Recreation. “But in this new version, you hear what happens next – when he goes on a journey and becomes … a different, better kind of wolf. Having blown down the houses of the three little pigs, he has a change of heart and decides to help rebuild them.”

The Big Bad Wolf undergoes a comparable transformation. “The three little pigs suggest that he starts calling himself the Big Good Wolf,” says Offerman. “But he prefers the Big Calm Wolf. And they’re down with that.”

Even Offerman himself goes on a journey of his own, as narrator of the wolf’s tale: “I think I’ve found my new calling – as a Sleep Story narrator,” he says.