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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Mindy Gledhill has shared a new video for 'Long Distance Lullaby.' This song continues the theme running through her new album The Phone Booth Sessions Vol. 1, a series of love songs written to her inner-child. 'Long Distance Lullaby' is Mindy singing herself to sleep, singing herself to peace, realizing at last that her inner child is hers now, nobody else’s. It’s the sound of an epiphany, the sound of self-love, the sound of moving forward.

Video: Mindy Gledhill Shares New Video For 'Long Distance Lullaby'

Providence, RI

Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE Neil Diamond MUSICAL. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE will launch its First National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI in September 2024 then go on to play more than 25 cities in its first year. Fans are encouraged to visit abeautifulnoisethemusical.com to see the current tour route and to sign up for the email newsletter to be among the first to receive tour news and updates.

Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Music bands often have complex dynamics and things can sometimes go wrong. Tensions and disagreements often lead to changes in the line-up. Here, we look at five founding members who, despite being instrumental in starting their bands, were asked to leave. 1. Brian Jones (The Rolling Stones) Brian Jones was...

5 Founding Member Who Were Kicked Out of Their Own Bands

Pioneering DJ/producer at the dawn of the ’90s Stateside acid-jazz revolution. Purveyor of vintage underground currents. Ambitious architect of sample-based soundscapes. Multi-instrumentalist in perpetual evolution. All of these descriptors characterize Greyboy who, after several years away from the game, blasted back into the zeitgeist with his seventh full-length solo LP Word on the Street in June 2024.

Magic Love: Pioneering DJ/Producer Greyboy Returns With New Solo LP ‘Word On The Street’ [Interview]

Tobi Poster-Su and Iskandar Sharazuddin, consecutive puppetry captains on the Olivier award-winning My Neighbour Totoro, have teamed up to present the boldly imaginative work, The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker to life, commissioned and co-produced by Kakilang - a haunting and evocative theatrical experience that chronicles Eng's final hours through the innovative use of puppetry, music, and striptease.

THE LONESOME DEATH OF ENG BUNKER Comes to Omnibus Theatre

Los Angeles, CA

Mountain View, CA

Composer and California icon Danny Elfman will play two Golden State concerts showcasing his career highlights. The performances — Nov. 2 at the Hollywood Bowl and Nov. 3 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View — are his only remaining U.S. performances in 2024. Elfman will be backed by...

Danny Elfman To Play 2 Career-Spanning California Concerts

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Shaun Martin, a Grammy-winning keyboard player for Snarky Puppy and longtime collaborator with gospel star Kirk Franklin, has passed away. Martin died on August 3, at the age of 45, the band announced in a statement shared on social media. While the cause of death has not been revealed, Variety...

Grammy-Winning Musician Shaun Martin Dead at 45

“I always recognize a track by [Ecuadorian producer] Entra​ñ​as when I hear it,” says No Future label head Paulah, with evident passion. She’s talking about the things she finds inspiring about the new generation of artists from Latin America and Europe—artists she has been helping to promote since 2020. “If you want a guaracha track, a baile track, he has it, all blended with his own unique production. He deconstructs sounds, but never too far. It’s always still identifiable with the original genre.”

The No Future Label and the New Shape of Club Music

South Dakota State

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Boston, NY

As has been noted in the previous three articles in this series, ten Solo Living Artists were inducted into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) over the weekend of April 19 and 20, 2024 at the Boch Center in Boston. All ten of those Solo Living Artists are worthy of the honor, yet the honor somehow would have been less legitimate if Bob Dylan had not been among the ten inductees.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Inductees: Solo Living Artist Bob Dylan

Albany-raised, pop-punk band State Champs has announced they will be heading back out on tour this fall, stopping in cities across North America. Supporting them on this tour are Knuckle Puck, Meet Me at the Altar, and Daisy Grenade. They will be making stops from coast to coast, kicking off...

State Champs to Embark on 2024 North American Tour

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Jazz, a genre synonymous with creativity, improvisation, and passion, has been significantly shaped by remarkable female musicians throughout its history. Their contributions have not only enriched the genre but have also paved the way for future generations of jazz artists. Whether you’re a seasoned jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, exploring the work of these six exceptional female jazz musicians is sure to deepen your appreciation for jazz’s rich and diverse soundscape.

6 Best Female Jazz Musicians To Listen To

Acclaimed keyboardist, composer and bandleader Lao Tizer has shared “The Labyrinth,” the third song and video released from The Lao Tizer Band’s upcoming album Amplify. This instrumental features violinist extraordinaire Karen Briggs (Yanni, Stanley Clarke) and flute wunderkind Danny Janklow (MONKestra, Shelea) backed by a GRAMMY-winning rhythm section. The upcoming album Amplify, which sees Tizer continuing to knock down boundaries and expand musical horizons, is due out August 23. Tizer and band have already embarked on an extensive run of tour dates to support Amplify (see below).

Acclaimed Keyboardist and Composer Lao Tizer Shares 'The Labyrinth'

Chicago, IL

Davenport, NY

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret will celebrate WOMEN IN MUSIC in August and September with tribute shows, as well as some of the city's top female performers. Paying homage to one of pop music's most distinctive female voices, Karen Carpenter, is Yesterday Once More...a tribute to the Carpenters by Amy Yassinger & Friends. Friday, August 16th at 8pm. There is a $15 cover charge/two drink min.

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret to Celebrate Women in Music

Hollywood, FL

The concert will take place at the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. Legendary musician Billy Joel, following his final record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden, will perform at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, November 23rd at 8 pm.

Billy Joel announces Hollywood Florida show

New York City, NY

The Times Square Alliance has announced the return of its Annual Taste of Times Square, one of New York City’s longest-running outdoor food festivals highlighting the global cuisine available in the district. The festival will take place on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 5 pm to 9 pm –...

Taste of Times Square Food Festival Will Return For the First Time Since 2019

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MusicaNova Orchestra Unveils Fall Concerts

MusicaNova Orchestra has announced its concerts for the fall, two brilliant concerts that challenge the boundaries and perceptions of classical music. Opening its season at 6...

MusicaNova Orchestra Unveils Fall Concerts

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