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ook to “I’ve Just Seen A Face” Budding Americana artist Jeff Lake’s video - "I've Just Seen A Face", an impressive new rendition of The Beatles fan fav, premiered Thursday June 16th at 7am EST. Jeff gives an uptempo, bluegrass treatment to this Lennon/ McCartney classic, infusing it with new life using mandolin, banjo, fiddle, upright bass & his patented smooth tenor vocals. The video also features Jeff ’s longtime friend and musical compadre Karen Lloyd singing backup. You can listen to "I've Just Seen A Face" on Jeff's EP - "Field of Grass" - now available on CD & digital outlets worldwide. Jeff Lake’s debut EP, “Field of Grass” was released in August of 2021 by WBA Records in Nashville and distributed worldwide by The Orchard/ Sony. During the last 8 months, the 5 song collection has amassed over 200k streams on Spotify. The opening track, “Better Times Will Come” has led the way with 120k views on You Tube. The title track serves as a stark contrast to the bright, upbeat tempo of “Better Times…” revealing a darker and more poetic side of Lake’s writing, as well as his high tenor vocal range. Lake sings “so are we men of the world, or is the world for man to use and throw away”. You can also check out the video for the title track “Field Of Grass”, which was appropriately released on Earth Day 2022. Lake’s brand new 10 song album, “Seven Days” is due to hit CD & digital outlets worldwide later this year. Recording artist Jeff Lake combines elements of rock, folk, bluegrass & country music for his own brand of Americana. A multi-genre songwriter, he has written music for Universal Greece recording artist, Michalis, the theme song for CBS’s Latin American Idol spinoff show, the “Nueva Estrella Awards”, as well as recent collaborations with up & coming hip hop artist, Seon. As a guitarist & band-leader, Jeff has perfected his craft by playing alongside members of the Billy
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The Blue Movie Chronicles... From its inception, Blue Movie has set out to make a unique collection of original music that treads the fine lines between musical genres, including heavy rock, metal, industrial, goth, synth and pop. From studio to stage, the band strives to relay the sincere and real emotions of their music to the listener. Blue Movie’s sound encapsulates many of the band’s various musical influences, which include hard edged guitar riffs, driving bass runs, uncensored drumming, deep stirring synth lines, and catchy vocal phrasing. With “that” elusive concept cemented, the band released their debut EP, “8MM Love Songs” in late 2012 spawning their single Murder Will Out. The concept of this video inspired local comic artists/publications to create a compilation comic based on the band’s real life events while tying in their music to the storylines. With the release of “On The Loose” -”The Blue Movie Chronicles” the band found themselves at NYC Comic Con 3 years running. The sequel, “Delusions in Technicolor” (2014), further expressed the band’s ability to once again morph their sound while pushing the bar of their writing and production skills in the studio. “Sewing Shadows” track no.3 from Delusions, best showcases the intricacies of their studio work as well as an array of ear catching melodies and blending of textures which
set the mood for this EP. The Epic 8 minute music video for Sewing Shadows along with 2 comic releases that year (Survive the Five & Revelations Pt1), catapulted Blue Movie into the sub-pop genre world of Zombies and monsters. Then came “Synthetic III” (2015), embracing a darker tonality with raw aggressive energy. Title tracks “Nebula” & “Electric Water” leave no doubts as to the band’s abilities to stay ahead of the curve of today’s multifaceted music scene. The elaborate and conceptual musical content of Synthetic III, required Blue Movie to revamp their line up as well as their live performance so as to translate “their unique sound and message” without any misconceptions. Various guest musicians in and on stage ensure performances are never the same twice! DonnaMarie SanSevero, also known in their comic book world as “Summer” aka DM, can be seen and heard and has been sprinkled all over the Blue Movie brand throughout the years. She appears on various songs and videos across the Blue Movie discography and their various music videos as well as performed live with the band on many occasions. Blue Movie supported the release of SYNTHETIC III with a new line up and a new stage show. With this new development, “Echoes Across Time,” Blue Movie’s 4th comic is released, which ties in the real-life story of the members transitions, while continuing the chronicles of
the band’s misadventures through alternate universes all while being hunted by their arch-evil nemesis “Summer.” 2018 yielded the darkest and heaviest material from the band to date with the release of “Broken Machines.” The self-titled track & video, “Broken Machines”, takes you through a journey of a visual blood bath as intricate guitar taps combined with riveted double bass pedals, growling off time bass lines and finally laced with bloody murder screams sweetened with a melodic breakdown all intertwined to a melodic chaos. Shortly after the single dropped, the music video followed and is definitely not for the faint of heart. Additional singles & videos released from Broken Machines was “The Prisoner”, showcasing a live performance video from the band. Later followed by “ The Cold Song”, originally intended as a “dark themed holiday single, made it to the album with its haunting string arrangements and an unmistakable grand piano haunting melody. An Epic Video production was set for “The Cold Song” featuring unique landscapes and textures shot over various seasons which takes you on a visual cryptic journey to the “dead of winter”. Blue Movie is currently writing and recording material for their 5th upcoming release (title tbd) slated for completion in late 2022 or early 2023. To kickstart the upcoming album, Blue Movie embarked on a remake of Duran Duran’s “Ordinary
World”, which was vocally led by DM. Her prominent role in Blue Movie, is once again showcased here, with her appearance in the already released video for this remake. This upcoming release will capture two remakes to rival their usual one which is a staple for each of their releases. The soon to be released “She Wolf ” by Sia & David Guetta, will be featuring guest vocal spot from original vocalist, PJ Griffith. The band also released their first original trackfor this up and coming released titled “The Hook” which showcases a guitar solo from Skid Row’s “Snake” giving the fans a “taste” of what’s ahead. The video and the song “The Hook”is now streaming on all platforms globally. In between writing and recording, Blue Movie is performing a limited run of shows and interviews before embarking for shows back to Europe in 2023. Blue Movie has toured around the States and internationally in Europe and Colombia. They have headlined various shows and have shared the stage with The Hollywood Undead, Puddle of Mudd, Buckcherry, Otep, Tracii Guns, Lynch Mob, Jinjer, Fire from the Gods, as well as many others. Their live show is a “must see” experience defined as pure Chaos & Order.
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those that come after me justice and those that came before me justice…” she responded after Drake asked about her thoughts as she brings diversity and inclusion to the First Officer role. Donna asked Maury what receiving the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award meant to him. Povich responded, “Brandon, and I had a long talk about how to start my talk show, he said don’t come out too hot or too cold. Come out in a medium way but you better start building after that..31 years later I’m here.” Paul Faulhaber, Maury Povich’s Executive Producer, is also a Long Island resident and lives in the same town as Donna. They found humor in the fact they had to travel across the country to meet with people who only live a walking distance away. That of course is the magic of NATPE where it’s truly the place to network and facilitate new deals. Stay tuned to see what’s happening in film, tv and vodcasting over at Drake Media Studios. Hooray for Melville! The Donna Drake Show Live It Up Drake Media Network, Inc. 631-432-0372 liveituptvshow@gmail.com liveituptvshow.com Coming soon thedonnadrakeshow.com www.facebook.com/liveitupdonnadrake/
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talent. The song embraces all musicians, including local artists Karen Bella on backing vocals, Gabi Rose on saxophones and backing vocals, Neville L’Green on bass, James Sabella on guitar, Glen Grossman on Drums, and Mike Dimeo on keyboard, and finally Valerie Rose on Keytar and lead vocals. Valerie Rose’s debut album was released in 2017 along with self-produced independent singles; ‘Holiday Season’ in 2018, ‘Love Block’ in 2019, and a studio rerelease of ‘Love Block’ as a Latin-Mariachi version in 2020 highlighting renowned Brass-Woodwind player Forrest “Frosty” Lawson, one of the leading players at
the famous Bitter End Jam in NYC, who unfortunately passed on during the Covid Pandemic. The track also features Danny Miranda of Blue Oyster Cult, and Drummer, Engineer, and producer Tom Stiegler of Blokhed Studios. ‘Love Block’ features backing vocals by Karen Bella and Gissel Garcia singing the Spanish lyrics.
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Valerie Rose performs regionally and nationally, accompanied by her Keytar or Piano. Currently she is touring in Florida from coast to coast promoting her new single, and opening up for Still Standing- The Elton John Tribute show. The Huntington native is using her musical theatre background in production with her series of iconic women known as “Decades of Divas”. She combines Drama, Pop, and Rock in each performance dressing in the elaborate and iconic outfits of Divas like Tina Turner, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, and so many more. Valerie has costumes of 10 Divas and always adding more.
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Usually a solo artist, Valerie is also collaborating with Swedish Producer/Creater Patrik Reiman. They have a set of 3 songs that combine the vocal feels of Lady Gaga and Max Martin productions. Their eclectic songs range in genre and lyrical concepts. The Many of her previous works were blues and jazz forecast for Valerie’s music career is clear and bright influenced, but her sound has evolved into a more and there are no signs of rain on this parade. Every modern and pop vibe, similar to Bruno Mars, Alicia weekend is packed full of shows and more music will Keys and Amy Winehouse. be storming as this Rose continues to blossom.
Another new addition for Valerie’s vocal stylings and musical pursuit now include an all-new, all-female, all-rocking, Mötley Crüe tribute band- Red Hot. The anticipation of this project has been overwhelming and while Long Island is known for its over-load of tribute bands, apparently one made of all ladies who have the right sound is simply what Long Island has been missing. Set to collaborate with other bands from the hard rock/ hair metal era, this will be the first time you’ll Valerie in a band. “If it wasn’t for this group of ladies, I don’t know if I would have joined a band at all. It’s difficult being in a band with guys when you’re the
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consulting and on-camera coaching business. She has also joined the Catholic Faith Network as an anchor/reporter! Good luck Jackie! ...Walter Egan, who had a huge hit with Magnet and Steel tears ago, has a new album coming out in June called “Pluck”. We hear it’s plucking good!!.... Long Island’s Natalie Peri has been cast as the lead Vampire Carmella in the upcoming feature trilogy “Lucas & Olivia Supernatural Assassins”.....Can you believe Al Pacino just turned 82? ...screen legend and sex symbol Mamie Van Doren is 91 years old and still looks amazing! The ageless beauty told me she has fond memories of doing shows at the Wedgwood Dinner Theater in Glen Cove many moons ago! Finally, Royal gossip claims Prince Harry is “completely taken over” by Meghan Markle. The source warns that Harry may just up and leave soon! Prince Charles brings his own bed and special toilet paper when he travels! Oh those royals! My bio: Mick Du Russel is a Long Island based entertainment writer known as The Showbiz Wizard. Married with two children and two granddaughters. Founder of Sound Success For ALS, an annual fund raising music festival that raises money for the ALS Research Center at Columbia Univ in NY
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