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JACK JACKSON Emerging Actor + Model We caught up with Actor, Model and all around good guy, Jack Jackson at his ranch, Agua Negra in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. When did you first get involved in acting? 2016 really. I mean I had taken collage courses in acting but mostly for fun. It wasn’t till just 4 years ago that I started going at it seriously. What or Who inspired you to pursue a career as an actor? I’ve always been interested in it. Like I said I had taken a few classes but had left it alone for a while. It was just by chance that a friend offered me the chance to see what was what on a real production. I will say I’m very inspired by those actors that have really proven through hard times to persevere. Robert Downey Jr. , Sylvester Stallone, Denzel Washington to name a few. It’s just in them. You can tell it comes naturally. What films/tv shows have you been involved in? As far as achievements, I personally have many

more I’m looking towards, but I’ve had several lead roles in short and independent films. I have worked on and been retired in a few large studio films, tv shows, commercials and theatre as well. Theatre is a wonderful challenge. There’s no second takes. Haha. I’m sure you have met many actors/celebrities along the way. Are there any stories you can share with us? I have met several bigger names along the way but my most interesting story is by far the day I met Christian Bale. It was on the set of Hostiles. I will say it was very thrilling to chat with him about the production but he is incredibly intense. I remember when he shook my hand he leaned in real close to say he was glad to work with me. It was like I was star struck but I also was ready to be out of his gaze right then. Haha I was fairly new. Powerful eyes that one. Jeff Daniels was also very cool and very talented to watch. He randomly stopped me after a day on the set of Godless. “Next Western I make in New Mexico, I want you on it.” That was a nice compliment.

Which of them have been your favorite? I have played good guys and bad guys. Oddly natural at both. Of course I like being a protagonist but even if I’m just supporting I still wrap myself in a character. I really enjoy bringing any role to life. How has your acting evolved since you first became involved in the film industry? Well by leaps and bounds honestly. Many people have said I had natural talent but those same people have seen the evolution of my craft and said I have shaped it and grown much. It’s great to have teachers and coaches suggest you for roles to people they know because they believe in you. Maybe some of the greatest compliments I’ve received were just hearing I was recommended. If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? Hmm good question. I’d say curiosity drives me a lot. I don’t know it’s almost indescribable the way it draws you in. They call it the acting bug and it’ll get ya. Yes passion and desire for success fuel it but there’s something transcendent about how it brings people together. I think it’s because story telling is just in humans like DNA. Photo Credits: Bottom Left - Hook Bottom Right - Clint West with New Mexico Jeep Tours with model, Kamryn Blackwood.

What has been your biggest challenge as an actor? Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in a genre overflowing with new faces and ideas? Tough to say. I mean except that we are all unique and it’s up to a director to use his tools. The talent to pursue this craft has to draw from lots of life experience. It helps to develop a kinship with your characters. Plus it doesn’t hurt to be easy to look at. Haha or so I’m told. Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? The only challenge that matters is the one that stops you. When you love it it’s easier to keep working at it. That being said, competition for roles especially when LA actors are favoured. You basically have to do the whole sleep on a couch and scrap by for a time in LA, to reach for those bigger roles with more prestige. I’m going there again soon. Stay tuned. A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art”. Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art? It’s true but as I mentioned, when you love it , it feels a lot less like suffering. HaHa, however it’s important to have other “irons in the fire” as well. When I’m not acting I’m welding and raising cattle on my ranch. How do you feel the Internet has impacted the film industry? The internet has of course changed many things. I’d say mostly it’s been good for promotion. I suppose there’s some piracy but it’s been pretty marginalized. It’s always good to have a larger medium and real acters are always gratified to have people enjoy their work.

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I suppose I would open it to more talent. Try to stop the exclusivity. So much out there that never get a chance. More small film festivals. If you could give 3 tips of advise to an up and coming actor, what would you say? I would say to focus on your craft. Build your credits. That’s shoot for roles you like but also that show you are a serious actor. Lastly, be ready to ask yourself, Is this really for me? In the low times, and there will be some, you have to remind yourself that you just love telling stories. How can fans-to-be gain access to you and follow your career? Well you can follow my IMDB page, but I’m bad at keeping it up, haha. Social media will have most of my productions, unless like I do often, I just do it for the sake of someone’s or my own art.

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MIRIAM NUBNQUEEN GRAHAM Entrepreneur + Philanthrapist How have you been lately? Fantastic! What is the name of your company? Nubian Queen Management. How did you get the name Nubian Queen in your name? We come from royalty and I always carry myself as a Queen with dignity and respect. How long have you been in the entertainment industry? 32 years. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I am a wife, mother, and a business woman. I love helping people accomplish their dreams. What made you go that direction? I don’t sing, dance, act or play an instrument, but I have an EYE for talent. I fell into the industry by accident. I started out working with a production company working with the youth, who were extremely talented. I started my own TV show in San Diego, CA, showcasing talent. A record label saw one of my clients and signed her to the label. From there I started managing other artists.

What kind of music do you like during your down time and why? I listen to a lot of different music as long as there’s no cussing (lol). It really depends on what kind of mode I am in. Gospel in the morning, to get my spirit right and throughout the day, R&B and listening to my clients music. We see you are a woman with many hats tell us what part you play as a... Public Relations: In this industry you have to wear a lot of hats, but be good at it all. I PR for a nonprofit organization called, Heal the Hood Foundation of Memphis, and Princess Yazmine (Rapper/Dancer). As well as, a PR Assistant when some celebrities come to Memphis, TN. Entertainment Manager: I am the Co-Manager of a duet group called, Blazian a.k.a. LWB out of Atlanta, GA. Consultant: A lot of artists aren’t ready for management, so I offer a consultant service to up and coming artists until they have a complete package to have a manager. Promoter Assistant: I have worked with several promoters in the last 5 years, to assist with their productions. As a promoter assistant, I do whatever is needed to make sure the show runs smooth. From picking up celebrities, creating itineraries, setting up green rooms and handling media relations.

Do you feel that in such a competitive market that it’s kind of hard for someone to take you seriously? No I do not. My professional reputation, character and integrity has been a blessing. One thing people do say “I am about my business.” What do you do as in dealing with those obstacles? There’s always going to be obstacles in life. If it’s something I really want to happen I will find away. Even if I have to phone friends in the industry to help. What achievements have you accomplished? My biggest achievement was having my second client Shorte’ female rapper signed to Deemo Records/Solar Records, both labels were black owned. My second achievement was in honor that I did not expect, was receiving a Life Time Achievement Award presented by Rico Owens, CEO of The Memphis Hip Hop Awards. What are your future goals as a business woman? My future goal is to continue to pour into youth, who want to be in the entertainment industry. Labels are no longer teaching artist development nor about the business. I will be the future A&R for HTH Worldwide Record Label. What advice can you give others who wants to f ollow in your footsteps? Know your passion. Ask yourself, why do you want to do this? Network and build relationships. Do you have a website and social media? Facebook: Miriam Nubnqueen Graham Business Page: Nubian Queen Management PR Instagram: Miriam_nubianqueenmanagement

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PETER EVANGELISTA

Actor on Fire! When did you first get involved in acting? Well, I have two “firsts” -- The first “First” was when I was in 5th grade... the girl I had a crush on asked me to be in the play... when I stepped on stage for the first (and only performance) I had a funny moment and the whole audience laughed... I knew then that that was what I wanted to do forever. Be on stage. Fast forward to my senior year in High School and that’s where my second “First” came into play. My English teacher, Mr. Needham, was (and still is) a Cinephilie. He made me an offer that I couldn’t refuse... It was to watch movies for the whole year with discussion to follow if we ourselves made a film... and it would count for our whole grade. After having us do some improv in front of the class... I was hooked. One of my best friends sat next to me and said “I want to do this for real, I want to be a film director and editor, wanna be in the same group?” .... And that was it. What or Who inspired you to pursue a career as an actor? Definitely Mr. Needham... Had that not happened... I may never have gotten back into it. And I grew up watching Golden Era cinema.... I spent my summers as a kid with Pacino, Stallone, and that caliber... in my VCR... and I would spend hours recreating what I saw. Especially Pacino... I looked at him and saw a guy from the neighborhood doing what I wanted to do. So I mimicked everything he did.

What have been your biggest achievements in Films, TV, and/or Theater? Please explain? To me, they’re all big achievements. That may sound corny or cliche... but it’s the truth. Getting my first Professional (Equity) stage gig was a huge achievement for me. In New York you bang around for years in the Off-Off Broadway scene getting that stage craft experience, till you get your first professional gig. The roles I’ve been privileged to explore and play are big achievements in themselves for me. The films, the auditions, the situations... The fact that its been 10 years and I’m still here is an achievement. I’m sure you have met a lot of celebrities along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us? Damn... I’m embarrassed by some. You know... you see them on screen and feel you know them... and when there is no screen... all that “know them” goes away. First big one was, Pacino... I was coming out of class one night and I used to make my “Theater Rounds” where I walked the streets from 54th all the way to 42nd street checking in on the theaters and imagining my name up on the marquee... When I see this large stage door open... and at the bottom you could see two black shoes. There was another man standing in the middle of the sidewalk. I couldn’t make out what was being said till I got closer and the stage door started to close. I followed those shoes all the way up to this persons face to see who the man

way up to this persons face to see who the man behind the door was.. And it was Al Pacino. He stared right at me and I couldn’t find my tongue if you put it in my hand and showed me it. I just went blank. He smiled, rasped out a “Hey” and got in his truck and drove towards times square. The real kicker is that I had gotten a gift from a friend of the Showbill from the Circle in the Square Production of ‘American Buffalo’ with Pacino on the cover. I kicked myself in the ass the rest of the way home. My second, cool celeb story is with Tom Hanks. I was on the set for one of his films and we were in intimate quarters, I had a very brief scene with him and another actor. I was given a prop (Champagne bottle) and while we were shooting the master, I was able to see the director in clear sight and at a certain point he would pick up something and smack it down to give the actor on camera a cue. Well, Mr. Hanks and I were standing across from each other and he noticed that I was timing the pop of the bottle with the director’s cue. It was the perfect Ice-Breaker for us to start talking. I was just rehearsing the blocking for our scene, but he got such a kick out of it that he christened me “Cham-Peter”. Not a bad day at the office with Tom Hanks as your boss. What has been your ideal character, so far? And why? They’re all ideal characters... Because, I have so much fun doing what I do. I’ve had the pleasure of playing Stanley Kowalski on stage... The writing is tremendous... the layers, the discovery of sub-text, the everything. That was a real joy. Ensemble work is great. Shakespeare... I’ve played ‘Romeo’ three times and each time was a different discovery from the last. I’ve also written some for myself that I really liked. I mention stage work a lot but the films I have had the privilege of working on have been amazing as well. Everything... from the supporting roles to the leads... They’ve all been a pleasure. I had a supporting role in an Indie Feature, The F3ar, and I was in love with the whole script... My character just dropped into this world for a few scenes... but, they were awesome to work on. The best part about playing characters is you get to live their life without any of the consequences.

If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? Before the question was finished I knew the answer... Passion. Passion will get Passion. Passion will get you through the lean times. If you forget why you started.. you can quickly fall victim to why you should quit. And I can’t see myself doing that. They say “Repetition is the father of learning..” Well, Passion is the mother of success. So I stay passionate. Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in a genre overflowing with new faces and ideas? If ever there were a question I couldn’t answer... But I’ll give it a shot. That’s the ingredient. If there is an “impossible” task or feat... I’m willing to give it a shot. Why not.. Who says we can’t. Go for it.. What has been your biggest challenge as an actor? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? I think giving people what you think they want has been my biggest challenge. You want to serve the writer, the director, the producers... but if you serve them without serving yourself... Are you being true to your art? Are you really collaborating? So I’ve tried over the years to make that a habit. Serve them while also serving yourself. You have to be ok with something you try not working. Bring things to table.. or you’ll feel empty and useless. If they don’t work.. good... it was just a way to get you to the things that do work.

How has your acting evolved since you first became involved in the film industry? Man, I knew nothing then and I feel I still know nothing... But, you learn a lot about watching others. Also, I’ve explored a lot and opened my eyes up to a lot of things. The more you’re in it, the more you do, the more you know. Knowledge in any craft is everything. Because, you find out what you want and don’t want from yourself and the craft. Photo Credit: Rich Dubin Photography

Peter as ALFO in ‘Alfo Learns to Love’ A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art”. Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art? Yes and no. The “yes” part of me feels that you have no control over the suffering you may encounter in your life... it’s what you do with it... how you express it and utilize it. It’s that “Suffer” you put forth that others relate to and sympathize with.. and make it art. The “No” part of me says that you shouldn’t suffer but you must challenge yourself for your art. “Suffer” can be taken so negatively... But it doesn’t need to.. Is it fun standing out in the freezing cold in shorts and a T-Shirt in a scene where you’re supposed to be having the time of your life? No.. but if you accept the challenge of it all... it makes your art that much more rewarding.

If you could give 3 tips of advise to an up and coming actor, what would it be? 1. Explore all materials.. You never know what you’ll take away from it. 2. Stay humble and passionate. 2 1/2. Ask questions.. 3. Work for yourself. Do not expect anyone to work harder for you than you. Period. How can fans-to-be follow your career? They can check out my socials, I update when I can.. Instagram: @thepeterevangelista Facebook: Peter Evangelista Twitter: @PeteEvangelista Or they can go to my website www.peterevangelista.com

How do you feel the Internet has impacted the film business? Please explain. Accessibility. Everything has been made accessible. Which has its ups and downs. We no longer go to the movies as often as we once did... yet all those films from the past are now being discovered by generations who never knew about them. I’ve been able to get my film history class through recommendations from Film Lovers and anything I read or heard about. Also... the amount of content has created a lot of avenues for people to navigate. The internet has giving a huge platform for independents to put out material you might never have gotten a chance to see. Also, the amount of people you can reach has increased exponentially. My brain can barely comprehend it... I’m not a tech savvy guy... The basics are the extend of my desire for it all.

If you could change anything about the film industry, what would it be? Getting jobs based on your internet follow

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MAXINE QUEEN Unforgetable New Mexico Model We caught up with the beautiful, Maxine Queen.

When did you first get into modeling? I first started modeling while attending college in 2005. A campus photographer requested to photo-graph me for the college brochure. I did not model again until 2014. Who, if anyone, has inspired you to pursue your modeling career? One of the individuals who inspired me to pursue modeling has been Marilyn Monroe. She was a pioneer in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for fashion, sensuality and was celebrated for her hourglass figure. Her passion for modeling, acting and womanhood has motivated me to continue to excel in every aspect of my life. She had a unique modeling ability, which was very naturalistic and this is what I strive to achieve in my modeling. What style of model do you consider you work to be? I mainly model fashion, conceptual, underwater and photographic genres, but I also enjoy a variety of creative projects. If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Passion is what drives me to continue to stay in the Photo Credits: Harry Conner

modeling industry. I want to motivate others to value their beauty, identity and their uniqueness and reignite their passion for loving themselves at all levels. What do you think makes you stand out in an industry overflowing with new faces? I think I stand out in the industry, as I am very personable. I engage with my fans and I have a diverse portfolio. In addition, I am a full figured model and have a unique look. What has been you biggest challenge as a model? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? One of the biggest challenges as a model has been accepting myself for who I am. It can be difficult seeing other models and wanting to have a slim body type like them. I continue to overcome this challenge by loving myself and accepting that everybody is different and beautiful. A common phrase in the industry is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you must suffer for your artâ&#x20AC;?. Do you agree with this statement? If so how have you suffered or your art? In any field and/or industry you work in you will always experience some form of unpleasant feelings. In this industry, you have to constantly evolve and be sure to have new content on a regular basis. I feel this can be difficult to achieve given limited resources, support, etc. How do you feel the internet has impacted the modeling industry? The internet has substantially influenced the modeling industry, as most content must be in digital format. Industry providers must be able to access the internet to promote their product, model, etc. If you could collaborate with any photographer or designer, who would, you work with. And why? If I could work with any designer, I would love to work on a line with Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret and/or any full figured line. I feel this is an untapped industry for full figured models. What is next for you? In all my work, I am enthusiastic, committed and eager to learn and expand my horizons. I have a particular interest in advocating for positive body image and self-acceptance. I wish to transforms lives by setting a living example driven by my altruism, character, compassion, and empathy in my everyday interaction with others. My goal is to have more publications and resume modeling this year as I have been on a break. How can fans-to-be follow your career? Fans can follow my work on the following: Facebook: Maxine Queen or @MissMaxineQueen Instagram: queendream2019 Photo Credits: Top Right - Malik Daniels Bottom Right - Antonio Romero

CHANCE SPIESSBACH Host of Chance Television... A cultural anomaly and media phenomena, Chance Spiessbach is a compelling conversationalist and has had the opportunity to interview the most illuminated celebrities on the planet. Traveling the world, beginning his career in Hong Kong as an investment banker. Chance holds degrees in business and finance, as well as media and entertainment. With an unaffected air of confidence and a Cosmopolitan sense of gratitude, Chance broadcasts his interviews as, “Chance TV.” He is also the, “Entertainment Anchor” for RTL the largest broadcaster in Europe. Included in Chance’s interviews: Gigi Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Robin Williams, Joan Rivers, Hugh Jackman, Jon Voight, Alec Baldwin, Edward Norton, Carmen Electra, Susan Sarandon, and the last to have an interview with James Gandolfini before his death. Driven by a wild, primal desire, Chance eats, sleeps and lives for entertainment, hence he broadcasts daily on chancetelevision.com and YouTube. Chance was vibrant, animated, professional and a blast to talk to.... How and why did you start doing what you do? In a nutshell, I had retired from finance and told my father that I hated everything, my life was empty & boring. He asked me what I wanted to do. I told him that I love people and he said “go into Times Square and interview people.” You can’t just start interviewing movie stars with no access. I went into Times Square and I started interviewing people. ” You can’t

just start interviewing movie stars with no access. I went into Times Square and I started interviewing people. I had interviews that were so crazy I can’t even explain them to you. I asked questions for example about dating. So, I interviewed this man, he gave me his answer, and then the interview was over, it had run its course. I had the microphone and I said, let’s wrap it up, tell us your name, and that you are at Times Square and that you are on Chance TV. He said “no, no, no”, and started pulling the microphone towards him. As our hands gets to his waist level, I feel he has a gun concealed under his shirt. OMG! So, I said “you know what, you take the microphone, let’s do the interview we have plenty of time”. The whole time I was thinking to myself, “this guy has a gun, and he’s letting me know he has a gun, and he’s letting me know that he wants to continue this interview.” We did, and eventually he was fine. I went around the corner and thought, I was not expecting that. From there I was asked to host a public access show called, “On The New York Circuit” which became number one within three months. Shortly after I started covering red carpet events, which is where I was discovered by Daniela Hoffmann, Senior Producer at RTL. You interviewed Joan Rivers? Yes I did. It was one of the greatest experiences in my life. I met Michael Musto. When I am told who I will be interviewing, I read and watch EVERY interview

they’ve done. I closely study how they react to every question. The secret is not in the words they answer with, but, their body language, the speed of their response, the tone of the voice, micro expression, such a; blinking, furrowing their eyebrows, head tilting, bringing their hand to their face, pursing their lips, swallowing, etc...That tells me what they love talking about and what bores them or annoys them. Everything I need to know is hidden in previous interviews. Back to Mr. Musto...He was a little bit standoffish. He didn’t know who I was, and he wasn’t excited to be interviewed. So, I asked him if he used his apricot walnut facial scrub today? He had mentioned that in an interview like 10 years prior. He said “that’s what I use every day.” That was it. He was disarmed and comfortable. Then he brought me to an event with Joan Rivers who was honoring him. All of a sudden I’m sitting there and I’m looking at Joan Rivers like a tiger. Joan Rivers was sitting by herself, but she had a lot of people around her, you know the “human wall” to insulate the celeb. I asked Michael Musto if he could take me over and he said “yes absolutely.” I knew what to say to her...”Hi Joan, it’s good to see you. Can you give me Heidy Abramowitz’s phone number”? In her act she always talked about the ultimate slut Heidi Abromowitz. She looked at me, and playfully said, “This isn’t gonna go well is it”? I said, “ It’s all downhill from here my friend.” We talked about celebrities, plastic surgery, longevity in Hollywood, and countless stories. I didn’t know someone could be that clever, quick, intelligent and witty. At one point her publicist, seeing us going on twenty minutes, tried to intervene and politely extract me. Joan’s response was,”I’ll tell you when I’m done with this F----- kid.” That interview kind of validated me. Hollywood is really like kindergarten, when other celebs or publicists see me with Joan Rivers then they must have their client be interviewed by me. Popularity and insecurity run this business. When I interviewed Ice-T, I knew he was in a punk band that he started called, “Body Count” that no one knew about. I asked him about it and he just lit up. At the end of interview, on camera, he said “I could talk to Chance all night. He’s one of the best interviewers out there.” Robin Williams was spectacular. Billy Crystal was spectacular. But I had to approach them in a certain way. How was that? With Billy Crystal it was almost like he didn’t want to be interviewed at the event that night. Very standoffish. I had studied him thoroughly, so I said “I know what your greatest achievement in life is.” He looked at me as if to say “hey nutcase, not tonight.” “It’s when you were wearing pinstripes and you hit a line drive to first base.” He thanked me for reminding

him. And said that was the best moment of his life. Robin Williams had a genius mind. When you interview someone like that, those are the ones that you can’t fall asleep that night because you’re so excited. You are the “Celebrity Expert” for RTL, (Europe’s largest broadcaster). What’s that about? RTL’s broadcast range includes all of Europe, and their celebrity programs are either number one or two in each country. Depending on what country and what show, I have different titles, celebrity expert, celebrity host, whatever... I do celebrity commentary for them. They will call me at seven in the morning and tell me Justin Bieber’s throwing eggs at people’s houses and here’s what we wanna do.... When they first brought me into this they gave me the questions AND answers and said learn both. I know me, I know who I am. Giving them a scripted answer is genetic, robotic, and I can’t sell it. I said, “Since,it’s not live, I know what you need to hear, let me just freestyle it. Just hit me with the question.” The first celeb commentary shoot, I was seated next to a table that had a vase with beautiful flowers. They posed the first question, “how are things with Justin Bieber?” I took the flowers and threw them across the room. I said, “Hollywood’s gone insane. This mental patient is throwing eggs at houses. He’s got every girl in the world, he’s got cars and can buy anything he wants, but he’s chooses to go to the produce section, buy eggs and throw them at neighbors houses. We have a problem...it’s code red on Bieber street.” From that day on, I was never given a scripted answer again. I love the uncertainty of not knowing what I will say. It’s interesting for me and the viewers love it because of the uncertainty of my response. I’m like a verbal slot machine on set.”

The world’s attention span is down to a millisecond. With today’s unlimited distractions for the ADD mind, YouTube, Tik-Tok, Instagram, Facebook, and +2000 cable channels you must be unique & totally unpredictable. If you can’t deliver content in a way that keeps eyeballs glued, your career is over with the click of a mouse / remote. You have people watching TV, while listening to music and doing an email. You’ve got three different mediums distracting people, while you’re trying to entertain millennials with a scripted answer? Your influence/relevance will be decided and extinguished by a few million tweens. Seated in a directors chair, with the Hollywood sign behind me, I began reporting on the Oscars and all the photo bombing that year. I was wearing a Valentino tuxedo with flip-flops. I always wore flip flops, because my feet were never in frame. Well that time the producer said if he wants to wear flip flops then we are going to film them and put his feet on air. The camera man brought the camera down and began the shoot filming my flip-flops. It worked though. Why does everyone looks at Billy Porter when he looks dresses like a Christmas ornament?..... The public loves, hates, loves to hate these people. Hollywood exists because of people who are different, people who are out there. So, who is the most fun interview you’ve ever done? The scariest was the guy with the gun. My worst interview was Russell Crowe. It was in LA. He hits people in the head with phones, he’s aggressive we know that.... so he was walking down the red carpet, and you know how you know when somebody’s just not in the mood? He gets to me and I said. “How do you feel about your incredible accomplishment (his movie).” His answer was, “How the F--- do you think I feel, I am contractually obligated to be here.” Unphased,

I said, “So am I my friend, but I think we’re on different pay scales.” He fought back a smile and we did a fun interview. I think the best interview ever was with Robin Williams because a lot of people that saw it said I actually threw him off his schtick. I had studied him and he had once discussed sex in a recent act. To throw him off his guard, “I said to him, “are you still texting during sex?” The press line stopped dead, but Mr. Williams lit up. I was lucky enough to have the ammuo to improv with him and throw him stuff he could riff with. I had been an extra on a movie that he starred in and a fox escaped from the Brooklyn zoo. It came across the Brooklyn Bridge and went to Central Park where the movie was filming. Chased by NYPD and animal control, it was running through the set and onto the lunch tables. Robin improved pretending to be the fox coming to central park to score drugs. No interview can compete with that. Have you ever had your ultimate stage fantasy, in other words is there someone you are still wanting to interview more than anyone? That’s something I think about every time I prepare for an interview. I want Robert Downey Jr.. Or Bill Murray. Robert Downey Jr. is brilliant and creative, off-the-wall. If you could have me ask you any question on the planet what would it be? Have you ever had extremely famous A-list celebrity grab your private parts during an interview? Have you? You bet I have...... The official website for Chance TV may be found at https://www.ChanceTelevision.com

FRANK LUNA Musician with a Promising Future We caught up with young musician, Frank Luna in Brighton, Colorado. When did you first get into music? My family has always been pretty musical. Ever since I was very little my dad would always have music playing throughout the day or would be playing some tunes on his guitar. When I finally got old enough, he eventually began to teach me a little bit of guitar. Over time I started noticing and playing the bass lines more, and got good at playing with my fingers. My dad noticed this and got me my first bass. From that point on I learned every bass line I could and that only made my love for music explode. What inspired you to pursue a career in music? Well, the short answer is that I love to play! I love the whole concept of getting together with other musicians, who each know their unique part, and making some incredible music. After a while, playing an hour a day in the school band wasn’t enough, so I did my best to put together a few bands, but most of them didn’t last more than a week. Eventually, I found my way into a band with Bailey Elora, Candy for Breakfast, which was the first band I ever performed with. After that first performance, I got addicted to performing, and that addiction pushed me to where I am today! How would you describe the music that you create? I am absolutely confident that there is no one way

to simply explain my music taste other than “diverse.” In my band, Sunrise Daydream, I play stuff that ranges from heavy rock to some lighter alternative. On the other side of the spectrum, I just finished a tour with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra, where I got to play some of the most powerful orchestral pieces I’ve ever heard. I’ve spent days composing music for symphonic orchestras, the kinds of places where you study music. Then, the next day I’d head over to rehearsal with the band to record music with distortion and drums; the kind of music you have to get sweaty to play. And those are just the two extremes that I operate at, I’ve also been known to play anything in between like jazz and once even disco. How has your music evolved since you first began playing music? Since birth, I have been soaked in the classic rock that my dad listened to. Naturally, that was the music I was most familiar with, so it was the music I was most comfortable with. Later, as I grew up, I also learned things about music I didn’t even know about: theory, lyrics, Jazz. After I learned how to read music, I got really into orchestration and eventually wrote my own songs. Of course, during all of this, I never lost sight of the rock that got all of this started. In fact, I think the rock side of my life have strengthened my performances in other genres. There are times where directors are yelling at everyone to just get angry and really put in the emotion that the song needs, and while everyone else

struggles to be aggressive with their instrument, I just let out my inner Cliff Burton on that passage of Beethoven. If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to star in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? Passion has definitely been the driving force of my music. There have been so many times where I see others give up a supreme opportunity to perform while I jump at every opportunity. Even the tougher gigs where I had to play under the mean sun for tips at a party of about twenty people, the thing that kept me playing through the sweat and frustration was undoubtedly passion. Without passion, there’s no reason to get better or to perform by best. Whenever I play a kick-ass show, always know that it’s because I was having a great time doing it. Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in a genre overflowing with new faces and ideas? I think the diversity of my background is what makes what I do so unique. Our band, Sunrise Daydream had a tough time finding a guitar player, and after a while, after a few gigs without one, we decided to embrace that circumstance and use it to our advantage. Besides the obvious things like playing guitar riffs through my bass with plenty of layers of effects, I’ve also done my best to create music that doesn’t need the guitar parts covered by the bassist or pianist. Sometimes that means pulling out and micing up my double bass that I use in the orchestra, and other times it means approaching songwriting from a completely different point of view (most recently, that of a composer).

What has been your biggest challenge as a musician and songwriter? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? One of the biggest roadblocks for me has been learning in a formal setting. Pretty much everything I do musically now is what I have taught myself. I have never taken lessons, and the only instrument I was taught in school was the saxophone, which I rarely, if ever, play. Even for songwriting, I have never taken a theory class, much less any composition class, and without lessons on my primary instrument, there are sometimes, especially with higher-level orchestras and the like that I feel like I’m far behind in terms of basic conventions like terminology and little things (like what the “right” thing to do with your pinky on your right hand is). However frustrating that handicap might be, I never let it hold me back. I took every little piece of advice I could get and put it toward making myself the best musician I could become. A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art”. Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art? I don’t think that is necessarily true. There are always times that can be frustrating or tough, and although that is part of being a musician, more broadly, it’s part of being a growing person. Whether it’s the fun and enjoyable things that make people want to be a musician or the tough parts that get you to that point, I’ve always found joy in it. Whenever you do something, especially something that you call your art or your passion, you might as well put some passion into it. That’s what makes it different than just a job. It’s something I want to do, and that’s why it has never really made me suffer. How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business? I’m pretty young, so I didn’t get to experience the music business before the Internet came along. However, there are some things that I look back on and either think “wow! I’m glad things aren’t like that anymore,” or “wow! I sure wish things still worked like that!” The biggest challenge that I think the internet has posed for many young and new musicians is that it gives a platform to everyone that wants one. And there are lots of those people. When you first get started (and for a while after, too) you’re put on the same level as all the mediocre and half-baked ideas out there. The upside to the internet, though, is that it gives a platform to everyone that wants one! Communication is by far much easier than it was before the internet came around, so finding the right people and places for the job is a lot easier too. With enough patience and perseverance, you can reach pretty much anyone on (and off) the globe! There isn’t really one big down or upside to the internet in the musical world, it’s more about the kind of work you want to put into your art

If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be? One of the biggest roadblocks I’ve found among basically every crowd is people’s resistance to trying something new. There have been tons of times, whether I’m inviting people to gigs or getting feedback on music, where the biggest problem was that the listener decided what they didn’t like before hearing anything. It’s interesting to see how much a person’s tone might change after you mention a female singer, pianist or the absence of a guitarist in the same sentence that you mention that it’s a rock show. I wonder how different a crowd would be if they all showed up knowing nothing about your music before you began. What are the 5 albums that have helped make you the person you are today and why? “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes” by Social Distortion holds a lot of nostalgia for me. My first ever concert was Social Distortion and their heavy grit has found its way into my music. “Superunknown” by Sound Garden, has also been very influential. It was one of the first albums that had music that seemed to describe an emotion rather than a story, and that was a very important realization for me to make early on in life before I started my career. Next is “They Can’t All Be Zingers” by Primus. Les Claypool is an absolute madman, and his creativity with the instrument alone made me realize how many possibilities there are for music. That album was the one that got me to understand that there really are no rules to what sounds good. This next one isn’t an album, but the music that this artist makes has taught me some important things. John Mackey is a composer, primarily for Wind Ensembles. I know “classical” or at least the instrumentation used for classical music is pretty boring to the good ma jority of the people that will be reading this, and there are some very good examples of boring classical music. But it’s the 21st century, so why do flutes and horns and clarinets have to be boring? John Mackey’s music absolutely shattered the idea of what I thought Wind Ensembles were capable of. I’ll just leave it at this: if you ever find yourself thinking that classical music is boring and for old people, listen to John Mackey’s Asphalt Cocktail. That’s definitely one of the songs that got me to think outside of the box. This last one has had the most impact on me as a songwriter. “Moving Pictures” by Rush, was the pinnacle of creativity in rock in my eyes. The ways that Geddy could juggle the intense basslines, vocals and synth lines always amazed me. The whole aesthetic that the band had was so unordinary and their music reflected that. They were rock, and sometimes it would be hard rock, and other times it would be gentle, almost orchestral rock. But no matter what category any given song fell under, each one of

those songs were unique and carefully crafted to perfection. Tell us about your current project? Are you in a Band? Solo artist? I always have a few projects going at once. Right now, my biggest focus is songwriting for the band I’m in, Sunrise Daydream. Right now we’re working on our first release of originals, and this creative process is super different from what I’m used to, but I still absolutely love it. I also spend a lot of time writing my own original orchestral music. Whenever I’m not doing that, I also spend a lot of time working with MuseScore’s OpenScore project. MuseScore is the notation software that I have been using primarily for many years now, and a couple of years back they began OpenScore, which aims to be a huge digital library of works in the public domain transcribed into MuseScore to help make music creativity even more accessible to anyone who wants it. If you check out their website, you can see my name as the transcriber for Holst’s Mars the Bringer of War. What’s Next for you? This fall I’m going to be going off to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, which is a ways away from the band, but I’m confident that our distance won’t change our passion for music. We all plan on keeping our band alive and well while we continue our paths, and for me, no matter what happens, I don’t see myself ever falling out of the musical side of the world ever. A new community means new venues, new groups, new events, and so much more new music. I’m super excited to see how this all works out. How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Take a look at what my band is up to on Facebook or Instagram page (@sunrisedaydream_). That’s where we post all our updates about our latest releases and events! You can find everything about me on Facebook and Instagram (@Frank_Luna_music) where I post everything that is going on in my musical life. If you want to take a look at some of the pieces that I’ve written, arranged or transcribed, you can access it all at Musescore.com if you search my name!

STAR CRYSTAL Rock Stars with a Twist! What first got you into music? Elijah: Fate brought us to music, we were born already as rockers in the soul. Eugene: The great desire to be on the other side of a stage. Alex: Every person is born with some talent, some ignores it and chooses money. In my case, I was born as a musician. And when I was young, I watched Hollywood movies and I loved that music and then decided to play it. Susanna: I was born already with this desire to be in music. I wanted to become a famous singer.

Who would you most like to collaborate with? The main thing in this work is punctuality and planning for further actions. No matter who it is or which company, the main thing is seriousness and dedication to work. If you could open a show for any artist, who would it be? It would be many bands playing our glam 80 style and individual singers of that time. What is one message you would give to your fans? Listen to good music that will evoke a feeling of love, passion, kindness in you.

Who inspired you to make music? Susanna: I’ve always liked singers with a strong growl in their vocals. Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Dibri Mills, Vixen and many strong singers were and are examples for her.

Do you sing in the shower? What songs? Most often these are our songs that are still being created. Or the song I hear first when I wake up. Also our songs dancing all night, don’t give up, John.

How would you describe the music that you typically create? A song must have cool riffs, mind blowing solo and sexy keyboards tune. Whole song describe emotions of lovers and all positive emotions in the world. In general it’s music from the 80’s.

What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career? We would live a routine life, wouldn’t see the world, don’t know what a thrill it is to perform on huge stages in front of a thousand people.

What is your creative process like? Some one of us bring an idea (mostly it is Alex) of a song or we jam and begin creation of the song.

Where have you performed? We had three European tours, We performed in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy and Croatia.

What are your favorite and least favorite venues? We really love Zagreb’s hard place, Arad’s club fles, and Plovdiv’s Polinero place. Do you have any upcoming shows? Yes we are going to do shows in Great Britain, France and German. And some summer festivals in Europe. We heard you are signed to Rock Avenue Records USA? How did that come about? It was much unexpected. We were searching for a label. We spend our nights and send emails with our info to labels and one day we got an answer, it was the cool guys from Rock Avenue Records. How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business? The internet has been impacting tremendously. Now you can easily find a new hot band to listen to or watch huge gigs while just sitting at home but it’s just imitations of real emotions What is your favorite song to perform? We have a lot of favorite songs. Don’t Give Up, Dancing All Night, and Miracle. Which famous musicians do you admire? Doug Aldrich, Paul Gilbert, Richard Sambora, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Tommy Aldridge, Billy Sheehan What is the best advice you’ve been given? Love what you do. And work hard on your talent. If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be? Around the world, a lot of pop music rotates. I would equally distribute all the styles. What’s next for you? We will always work in music. As long as God helps us in this and gives us strength, opportunities and health.

Author Ursula Mylesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bio Ursula is the fourth and last daughter. Her parents were married fifty years before the passing of her father. Though she knew what it took to sustain a relationship she still has to find her way in her own relationships in life. Becoming a teenage mother, divorced before 30, being a side-chick to her side dude, and a survivor of dead end relationships, Ursula had to write a book to help women love themselves more than they could ever love a man. In and out of relationships that she hoped were going somewhere led her on her journey of self-love. She became a Certified Professional Life Coach to a Relationship Strategist, business woman (winemaker), and Love Mentor to women. Many have become to know her as Love Coach Myles. It took her four years to write her first book, What Are Men Saying About Women? She loves when women ask her that question in reference to her book because it gives her the opportunity to fully explain what her book is about and who she is. Love Coach Myles looks forward to sharing her book and coaching more women in the future by hosting conferences, workshops and webinars. Social Media: www.facebook.com/LoveCoachMyles/ www.instagram.com/lovecoachmyles www.ursulamiles.com

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ShEri Johnson

ENTREPRENEUR + LGBTQ ACTIVIST + EDUCATOR MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER + COACH You have obviously worked through the prejudices and struggles associated with identifying as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in order to be treated with equality in life, and in the entertainment industry, even becoming CEO of the first Lesbian-African American led technology, distribution, and OTT platform for the LGBTQ+ community. Congratulations on accomplishing such a huge feat, which we are sure to came with some very high hurdles.

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With that being said, we would love for you to answer a few questions detailing the ups and downs of your entrepreneurial and life journey. We heard that you coach sports and mentor youth, what sports do you coach? I coach middle school basketball and volleyball in Harris County Ga., and work with youth mentoring them through sports, and public speaking through the Heaven Help One Foundation in Atlanta, Ga. Have your teams won any championships? Have you received any awards for coaching? Yes, I have been coaching volleyball and basketball, as well as, teaching for 19 years. My volleyball team recently won its 7th consecutive volleyball championship, and the basketball team has won two championships. I have received coaching honors over the years, being named Coach of the Year in both volleyball and basketball, and named All Star Coach in both sports numerous times.. Let’s talk about your life’s journey. You juggle three careers, what are they, and how do you find enough time in the day to accomplish it all? I feel I wear many hats in life, I consider myself an entrepreneur because of all the hats I wear. However, I am a teacher, a volleyball and basketball coach, and I operate the SVTV Network (Strong Voices Television), the LGBTQ+ streaming platform. I’m also an author, creative, filmmaker, public speaker, and philanthropist. Entrepreneur actually sums it all up. By the grace of God, I manage to juggle them all, as I follow my dreams and purpose in life. I’m not perfect, so on occasion it does become somewhat overwhelming. I truly believe that mindset plays a critical role in making it day to day. Growing up with a strong mother in my life, and playing sports, instilled in me to be mentally tough, that Mamba Mentality, which I feel has prepared me for all the obstacles and battles I have fought, and continue to fight in my life. I truly believe I was bred for this. How do you define success? Everyone has their own definition of success; one cannot measure their personal success by comparing themselves to others. For me, I define success as achieving the goals I set, and then smashing them. That may look different to outsiders. Success to me is accomplishing what I set out to achieve. I don’t believe in failure, I believe in redirection, and smarter decision making. Sometimes what others perceive as failure, I perceive as redirection and the opportunity for growth, which always leads to my definition of success. God has a funny way of dropping you low, to bring you back high. I also define success as writing the vision down, then watching it manifest. Whatever you speak, and believe will always lead you to the success you are seeking.

How do you overcome obstacles? Whew! That’s a good question. It all comes down to mindset. When I am faced with an obstacle, I try to focus on the solution, or how to overcome the obstacle. I try not to focus on the obstacle itself. What can I do to get past this, what is within my control to defeat the obstacle. If the obstacle is outside my realm of influence or control, then I simply keep moving forward. Prayer also works when faced with obstacles. God always shows up and shows out for me by fighting my battles and helping me overcome any obstacle. But honestly, I just keep it moving. You have to change your perception and mindset about any obstacle, once you do that, watch how things begin to change and align. What do you do about naysayers and haters? I view haters and naysers like a game of basketball. You have haters and those jealous of your goals and accomplishments on the field with you, you have haters and opponents on your own bench, wishing and hoping they can get in the game to try and do what you do, then there are always the hecklers in the stands, those that cheer the loudest and spew the most hate in an attempt to break you down, and bring you to their level. Over the recent years, I have studied some of the greats like Tyler Perry, and forever my President, Barack Obama. By watching how these men deal with all the hate thrown their way no matter what good they do in the world, has been an inspiration to me. By no means have I reached the level of hate and jealousy that these two men receive, however I have experienced some. As I began to grow and start new ventures, the hate and jealousy most definitely appeared. How do I deal with it you ask, I simply keep it moving. In the wise words of former First Lady Michelle Obama, “When they go low you go high”. You have to ignore all of the negative chatter and live your life, follow your dreams, and win the game of life. Tyler Perry once stated, “When you start something new, and you begin to rise, the haters will come”. You will be lied on, slandered, betrayed, and more, keep going. I simply live by the statement; you have to want it more than they don’t want you to have it! Not to sound arrogant, but haters and naysayers are just misguided fans, who wish they had your light, keep going and shine anyway! Let’s shift and talk about your television network, SVTV Network (Strong Voices Television). Why did you start the network? Let’s go back to 2012, when I started the hit lesbian web series, StudvilleTV. The series about my life, and my three best friends became a hit. During Season 3, we learned that YouTube were changing

it’s policies. The mega giant platform stated that they could not find suitable advertising sponsors for the series. We made thousands of dollars from the YouTube platform, which was used to pay the cast and fund four seasons, along with my own personal money. It was a big blow to other lgbtq content creators as well. We are currently a part of a class action lawsuit against YouTube for the loss, and damages which occurred due to their policy change against the LGBTQ community, but that’s another story for another day. With the pending changes, I personally felt it was unfair, and that other LGBTQ content creators were hit just as hard as StudvilleTV. After season 3 finished, I vowed to fight for equality in television and film through a subscriber based platform. The SVTV Network was actually a vision given to me by God in 2012, I even have it on my vision board as “Gay Netflix”, the name is funny now, but the vision remained the same, but with a bigger mission. The LGBTQ community is not properly portrayed on network television and films. Over the past few years, shows like “Pose” have kicked in the doors for future LGBTQ content on network television. Lena Waithe continues to pave the way for The LGBTQ community and its reators through her creative ventures. I honestly started the network so others would not have to go through what we endured with YouTube financially. The SVTV Network platform is designed to tell our lives, our stories, our way, on one network. Highlighting the stories and storytellers of the LGBTQ community, where we control the narrative and finances. Strong Voices Television (SVTV Network) was born out of struggle and advocacy. What is the mission of the SVTV Network? The platform is designed to tell our lives, our stories, our way, on one network. Highlighting the stories and storytellers of the LGBTQ community, where we control the narrative and finances. Over the years we have grown into so much more including a technology company, news media outlet, and transitioning into lgbtq film distribution, and cable. What roadblocks and obstacles have you faced being a African American woman and lesbian running a television network? I don’t feel my sexual orientation or ethnicity plays a role in running a business. However, being a woman has been trying at times. The entertainment industry is mainly run by white males. Being a woman, I am sometimes not taken seriously. Actually being a dominate, lesbian woman, has actually helped me. I have been afforded the opportunity to get to the table with investors, pitching projects to networks and production companies, and tech companies. I feel color has not played a role as of yet, in the day to day running of the network. Seed capital, sponsors, and financials are roadblocks with any start-up company, including the SVTV Network. Most companies

are actually eager to speak with us, as our nation is heading toward a more inclusive and equality for all business model. In regards to the network platform, what television channels can it be found? Currently, the network operates from its website www.svtvnetwok.com , you are able to subscribe to the plan of your choice. Once subscribed, you can watch the networks content online or via our apps which include Roku, FireTV, Apple TV, or Chromecast, iOS, and Android. Our future plans include a cable channel; we are still in negotiations for the channel. Would you extend the same equality your platform aims to provide the LGBTQ+ community, to a talented entertainer that identifies as heterosexual, and wanting to work for the SVTV Network? Of course! The platform has a small staff, but it is diverse. As for content creators, we focus on LGBTQ+ content creators, or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome all content creators, however, our subscribers and following are ma jority LGBTQ+, who seek content for us and by us. What are your business and personal goals for 2020? Wow. I can definitely tell you I am reaching for the moon and stars in both business and my personal life. The goal is for the network to continue to grow, and become not just a platform of LGBTQ content, but a help center for other content creators. We have some big things lined up for 2020. My personal goals for 2020 include the release of my next book, and the production of some projects that are near and dear to my heart, and to help others avoid the pitfalls I have experienced over the years. The list of personal goals is massive for 2020; a few have come to fruition in the early months of 2020, including this interview and feature. I greatly appreciate the magazine for the opportunity to share my story and discuss the SVTV Network. You can follow the journey of the SVTV Network by following us on social media @svtvnetwork, you can support by subscribing to the platform at: www.svtvnetwork.com To find out more about my personal goals and journey in life, feel free to follow on Instagram: @the_sheri_johnson and be sure to visit my website, which will soon get a much needed update at www. thesherijohnson.com Thank you for your support, and thank you for this interview, you are greatly appreciated!

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ADRIENNE BARBEAU Hollywood Style... When did you first get into music? I First got into music at the age of 11. I started taking guitar lessons from the church band leader where I attended. Being a part of the church band is how I honed my skills and where I developed my skills as a musician. What inspired you to pursue a career in music? I always felt gravitated towards music, but I never truly thought I could make a career out of it until a teacher of mine, Tyler who at the time worked at Youth On Record, gave me the push and the motivation to begin performing live at events and open mics. How would you describe the music that you create? That’s a question I’ve always found hard to answer because I have created music of various genres and instrumentation. The music I create is a form of expressing feelings and moods inspired by the things I see, hear, and feel. How has your music evolved since you first began playing music? My music has evolved many times over the years. Currently, the band I’m in, for Bailey Elora has made the way I approach writing music change almost entirely. I find my self writing choruses that have more harmonies than I ever have before and making sure that the Voice is at the center of it all. For the first time in my musical career, I have found people

whom push me to be better and have a genuine approach to the music I wish to create with them. If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? If I was forced to choose one emotion that drives me to stay in this business I would say it is desire. I choose this emotion because above all else the desire to make music and to be able to only make music is the goal for just about any artist. It’s as if life has put a desire in me to express my self through music and it is what I intend to do and what keeps me going in this though and competitive business. Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in a genre overflowing with new faces and ideas? I would say that what makes me unique in this industry as a performing artist is the approach I have towards music. This won’t sound very poetic and I will try to explain it to the best of my ability but I approach the music in a very sorta Specific manner. I often find myself performing or creating music for someone. Every song is meant for someone different wether they are at the performance or not but it helps me connect with the music and express a more genuine and personal touch to the notes I play.

How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business? Man, the internet has in my opinion been the most impactful thing to ever happen to the music business. I mean it has changed the way people release their music and even to how artists are discovered. I could write a book about how much it has impacted the business, but I feel like it has done more good than bad for the music business. It has become the most powerful tool for artists. If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be? If I could change anything about the music industry, it would be the way music is recognized. The music industry has changed so much over the years, but the way it is recognized hasn’t. I feel these award ceremonies aren’t as inclusive to the many new styles of music being created, in today’s age in music.

What has been your biggest challenge as a musician/singer-songwriter? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? Like I said earlier, more recently my writing style has in a way changed entirely. I have for most of my career the music I’ve wrote started with a chord progression and then came the melody. The last thing to be written were the lyrics. Now, I mostly write music with Bailey Elora and well it starts with an a cappella voice memo she sends me and says hey put some music to this and structure it and make it sound like a song. It has been quite the challenge and at first it was very odd feeling and it made it hard to connect with the songs. I have needed a lot of help from our bassist with the songs and I am now co-writing music more after that than i ever have before and has honestly made the writing process more enjoyable and frankly easier. A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art”. Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art? I both agree and disagree. Like any career, it’s going to have its ups and downs. Thankfully, I have found it to have more ups than downs. I have definitely made sacrifices for my art, but it’s been good and the benefits have outweighed the suffering. I guess, I just enjoy all aspects of this business, because I have the passion for it. Music helps me see things in a more positive way.

What are the 5 albums that have helped make you the person you are today and why? Mi Sangre by Juanes, The Human Condition by Jon Bellion, Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold, blue slide park by Mac Miller, and Unidos Permanecemos by Hillsomg United. These 5 albums I feel are the ones that have inspired the music I create the most because they are the albums that have stuck with me the most. They in some aspect of my life have connected with me on a more personal level, than other albums I have heard. The message from each album has changed the way I think and the way I experience music, feelings, and just about everything In my life. Tell us about your current project? My current project, is a solo project. I’m working on an EP that is in Spanish and it has a singer-songwriter feel to it. I am currently finishing the writing process and hope to start recording this project soon. It is inspired by some of the closest people I have in my life and their stories of love, heartbreak, hope and regret. What’s next for you? I would say working with the band for Bailey Elora is where my next move is and will be for a while. I think we’re finally reaching this place of unity in our music and getting real close to discovering our own sound and what we hope to accomplish. How can fans-to-be gain access to your music and follow your career? The EP titled “All The Feels” by Bailey Elora is on most streaming platforms and ready for anyone to listen and enjoy. You can also follow my Facebook Page @FreddyZamoraOfficial for any news in regards to my current solo project that I hope will be ready for everyone to hear on most platforms later this year.

THE ORDINARY TWO More like... The “Extraordinary” Two! We caught up with Jim and Tanya, the super talented Colorado couple.

and I needed to make a real effort to pursue music as an artist full-time.

When did you first get into music? Jim: Music has been there for me for as long as I can remember. In second grade I learned to sing The Star Spangled Banner and won first place singing it in the school talent show. I started playing piano around that time as well. In high school I started playing guitar, learning Bob Dylan and Robyn Hitchcock songs. That’s also when I met Tanya and fell in love with her when I first heard her sing.

Tanya: Jim. I have always loved to sing but never thought it was something I could do professionally. Jim encouraged me to get out there and let the world hear my voice. After we got paid the first time I realized it is possible to make a modest living doing what fulfills me. The bonus is that I get to do it with my best friend!

Tanya: Music has always been there! I don’t consciously remember getting into music, it just always was. One of my earliest memories is playing in my room and singing along to the Beach Boys when I was 4 or 5 years old. I also used to get into trouble for singing at the table during meals. Just couldn’t help myself. In middle school I joined the choir and that continued through high school. Singing has always been a way for me to release and manage my emotions. It’s a mental health regime. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? Jim: Most of my jobs have been in music in some way - working at a music store, teaching lessons, performing with bands or by myself on weekends. I was a part-time guitarist with a day job when I heard the shocking news of the death of Prince. He lived his life for music - always touring and recording, living in his studio. I realized that life is short

How would you describe the music that you create? I’m often surprised at how different we are from most of our influences. A lot of what we listen to is rough and edgy and sloppy, but our sound is pretty smooth and polished. Tanya has a very clear voice and the guitar work is mostly laid back and relaxing. We have a lot of variety in our moods. I love sad/ melancholy/sentimental songs and we have quite a few of those, but also many that are fun, silly and upbeat. Our music doesn’t fit neatly into a particular category, but our short answer is: Alternative/Folk/Jazz. An indie-pop dog chewin’ on a jazz bone. Original songs about travel, love, and life delivered with jazz-flavored guitar, and sweet vocal harmonies. We are soul-mates and I think that comes through in all we do. How has your music evolved since you first began playing music? Our first band was an alt-rock quartet way back

in the 90’s called Ficus Benjamina Exotica. Since then Jim went through stages of jazz, avant-garde, funk, and country-rock with other bands like Underdog 5 and Muchly Suchwise. Up until we started The Ordinary Two, Jim was playing mostly avant-garde nu-jazz type of stuff either with his solo project or his old band, Three Squared. With The Ordinary Two we went from adding lyrics to old instrumental songs of Jim’s to writing songs as a team. The first one we wrote together was The Sea, Pt. 2 in 2018. We’ve probably moved more towards an electric indie-pop sound since then, especially our recent single Lesser Travelled Road, where we added bass, drums, and hair-band-ballad guitars. Though a lot of our songs still have an acoustic jazz feel. If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? Joy! Though we make far less money and live in much more confined spaces than we did when we both worked full-time day jobs, our happiness has skyrocketed since we have been making music fulltime. Nothing is more fun than writing our songs and performing them for appreciative audiences. Even the worst shows bring us joy! It’s easy to immerse yourself in your music and not notice if the weather is bad, the crowd isn’t big, or if you’re not getting paid very much. Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in a genre overflowing with new faces and ideas? Since we are a guitar vocal duo I think a lot of people expect a folk sound/vibe. While there are elements of that there is also a lot of jazz and alt-rock that comes into play. We haven’t really heard other duos that combine these styles. While we enjoy creating this sound ourselves and like how it sets us

apart, we also have a harder time fitting into playlist categories or finding other artists who sound like us. Our history together is not the average story either. We had our son when we were 16 years old and had responsibilities at an age when most of our friends were out playing music and travelling. Being young parents taught us discipline. We chose to put our son’s needs ahead of our wants. Now we’ve kind of been reliving our 20’s, but with better objectivity. We live most of the time in our DIY camper/tour van playing music wherever we can. Our music and narrative draw on our experience as ordinary people living in a somewhat unusual way. What has been your biggest challenge as a musician/singer-songwriter? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? For our duo, keeping things interesting with limited instrumentation. We have added looping and percussion, and vary the style and mood from song to song. Singing harmonies for Jim, and percussion for Tanya, have been big hurdles to jump. We are definitely getting better through practice, practice, practice. Music, like all art I think, is so amazing because you always improve the more you do it. Though you will never reach a destination. There is always something more you can learn or explore. We also do most of our own booking, which means we are contacting a lot of people every day. We are both introverts, so this does not come naturally to us, but in life as in music, that’s how you know what to work on - what you suck at. A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art”. Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art? I don’t know if you must suffer, but suffering can definitely help write songs. Our song, Find You, is a great example. It woke Tanya up at 3am and insisted on being written. Intense ideas can come from pain. I guess we have also taken a huge pay cut to

become full-time performers, but I don’t know if it is suffering because our lives have become so much richer since taking the leap. We have been able to keep our expenses down significantly by staying in our self-built camping/tour van when we are on the road. We don’t spend as much on hotels or restaurants since we always have a place to sleep and food with us. Van-life is also really fun! Suffering for your art is really just growing pains. Everyone in this world is in a constant state of change. You grow from experience and hopefully incorporate what you have learned into more meaningful expression. How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business? The internet has been amazing for independent artists. With services like CD Baby and Distrokid it is so much easier for smaller acts like ours to get the music to the masses. I love that we can reach people so easily, which, for us, is what it’s all about. For bands just starting out, booking shows is a lot easier too. You can direct music booking managers to your website instead of having to mail out cds and press kits. Sure, it would be nice if streaming paid more and I think ma jor artists who relied a lot on album sales are lamenting the fact that now they have to tour a lot more, but I definitely wouldn’t want to go back to the pre-internet days. For reach, discovery, and booking, the internet is indispensable. If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be? Wish it was more about what you do and less about who you know, but this is probably true for any industry. Streaming could probably pay more somehow, too. Since music can be listened to for next to nothing, it is very challenging for independent artists to get paid for recordings. But maybe we just have to look at recording as an advertising expense.

3. White Light/White Heat - The Velvet Underground Rockin’! More of the imperfect aesthetic. Also, you don’t have to be super-famous to make an impact. 4. Ah-um - Charles Mingus Improvisation! The first instrumental music that really turned me on. Maybe a little more of that imperfect aesthetic. Mingus’s rough edges really express his passion and integrity. 5. Houses of the Holy - Led Zeppelin Guitar! The first song that ever gave me chills was Rain Song. I love bands that take a bunch of diverse parts and fuse them into one song. I write a lot of songs that way. Tanya: 1. Endless Summer (compilation) - Beach Boys At the age of 4 or 5 I lived in California so of course listened to The Beach Boys. This was the first album that was mine and I could listen to, in my room, all by myself. Little did I know at the time that I was being trained in vocal harmony. 2. Now and Then - The Carpenters As a child I was at the mercy of my Mother’s limited record collection. Karen Carpenter’s vocal range was perfect for me. I learned to enunciate and was introduced to many early rock songs. 3. Verve Jazz Masters 6 (compilation) Ella Fitzgerald One of my first introductions to classic Jazz. Her vocal power and control are what I want to emulate as a singer. Her humor and improvisation make me smile and say “Wow” every time I listen which is often. So many of her notes give me chills, which is in my opinion, the highest compliment. 4. Flood - They Might Be Giants Jim and I listened to this awesomely quirky album over and over when we first started hanging out together. We are releasing our version of Letterbox in the next few weeks.

What are the 5 albums that have helped make you the person you are today and why? Only Five? Here’s a random selection of five (from each of us) out of hundreds. Jim: 1. Sign O’ The Times - Prince Guitar! Also made me think about what you can do by yourself with a multitrack recorder. 2. The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan Poetry, simplicity, imperfect aesthetic. You don’t have to be an amazing singer or guitarist to make an impact.

5. Eye - Robyn Hitchcock Robyn Hitchcock is an articulate, creative and eclectic man. It is very hard to choose just one of his many albums, but Eye wins! These songs float into my head every day. I always enjoy his way with words as he is a true poet. His unique perspective paints a vivid picture. Tell us about your current project? Quarantine has taken us off the road and planted us in our home studio. Which really is where we should be right now. We have so many unrecorded and unreleased songs! It has been a great opportunity to get better at recording, mixing and mastering. We have been releasing new recordings regularly including Find You and When the World Stops Ending our ode to life under Covid-19’s shadow and the silver linings it may bring. We will have a live album coming soon and a studio album to follow where we have been having fun with remixes replete with electronic drums, synthesizers, overdubs, etc. What’s next for you? Live streaming Concerts on the Couch! Before covid we were planning on more touring in the states and then a European tour this fall. Some of this may still happen, but if not we will have the opportunity to work more in the studio (which we have been neglecting). We have 20+ songs to release and we keep writing more, so keep your ears open! How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? You can stream or download all of our releases on our website: ordinarytwo.com. You can sign up for our newsletter there as well. You can also download/stream on any ma jor music service like Apple Music or Spotify. Follow us on social media too! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will keep you apprised of what we’re up to. Our YouTube channel has a lot of our music and fun Van-Life videos!

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SOHOJOHNNY A Shining Beacon in a Stormy Climate: “Social distancing is not social isolation” There is always a bright spot in his heart for those around him. Tragic times and distress call for humor and optimism.....Enter SohoJohnny, a human spirit who always sees the glass as half full and knows that even if it becomes empty he has the power to fill it up again. In the dark he sees the stars and in the rain he sees the rainbows...positivity is as contagious as the virus that threatens our existence as we know it..... Promoter, producer, recording artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, SohoJohnny has carved an illustrious reputation for himself through the art of orchestrating massive disco and music extravaganzas in the name of benefaction, recently presenting the American Cancer Society with $25,000. He has also supported the Watts Conservatory of Music and other non-profits. He also does this in order to share his love for music with the world. During this crazy time it is interesting to see how people from all walks of life are dealing with this strange situation especially if they maintain a positive attitude..... Tell me something optimistic? They gave us more time to get our act together now that taxes don’t have to be filed until July 15th instead of the usual April. Everyone is getting a check supposedly depending on what your tax returns

have been. The interest rate has been lowered. The only thing that will make a sustainable difference is if they obtain the short-term objectives to bring

us to a point where it can be better medically managed. That’s what is going to give everybody confidence. Fear is 90 percent of the problem. Fundamentals are less than 10%. Other diseases have killed more people. This is a very resilient living virus though. In your opinion what are some of the human problems people can possibly be dealing with aside from the obvious? You certainly don’t want to be in close quarters with anybody and that’s terrible because this came at a time where we already had so much diversity going on. So now social distancing is not social isolation. We need to come together. When I was younger if I wanted to communicate with somebody in China without spending a ton of money. I wrote a letter and it was there in a week. Now I can send an email and it gets there in a minute. We have the greatest era of communication and technology than ever before. There is no reason why we can’t communicate. There will be a cure because we have the greatest minds in the world working on this. How are you personally dealing? We start with all those words, apocalypse, Armageddon.....and then the world coming to the end as one of the 12 signs in the Bible...it’s not!!! I look at it as a test. It’s a test of all of us a test of us as humanity, you rise up....it’s the test of the human spirit. It’s a test of what we have inside. “When the going gets tough the tough get going.” “Hit me with your best shot.” “This too will pass.” We can still reach out virtually to everybody, they were no excuses. Remain positive, be a role model for somebody else tomorrow. We will get through this we have the greatest minds in the world working on it. Are you yourself scared? Well I have concerns about my mother. I can’t see her because they have her on lockdown, which is good. For those who have small children and toddlers, even a delivery to your home becomes scary.. You do have to be careful. You are currently working on some cool music possibilities... We are uniting a lot of the artists out there for a positive motivational project. We want to try to celebrate the blessing of life. That’s always been the mission of SohoJohnny. What better time now to shine the light. That’s always been the mission of SohoJohnny but it’s more important now, it has more meaning now through strife. Our light houses shine bringing in the ships during the storm, The official website for SohoJohnny may be found at https://www.sohojohnny.com

ANTHONY DiJOSEPH “The Gift” “I danced with my shadows until they became part of my Light” Anthony DiJoseph was blessed with a gift, a sort of spiritual GPS guiding him to help others. Realizing his gift at a young age Anthony went on using his intuition to help law enforcement agencies to lend closure to a previously unsolved case. He has also helped those he encounters by sharing messages from their loved ones. After experiencing a life-changing moment via surviving a near death experience, Anthony realize that his purpose in life was to use his gift to help others. He uses his mediumship to help as many people as possible including palliative care and hospice facilities where he uses his gift of telepathy to relay messages from loved ones during their end-of-life care circumstances. He has also used his gift to raise money for organizations including the Cope Foundation and Joshua’s Eternal Journey. After working in secrecy with law agencies he is now able to shed his seclusion and reach out to the public..... In response to the situation that’s going on in the world at the moment, can you offer any kind of advice, or prediction, or uplifting words? In regards to the pandemic captivating people on a global scale I believe this virus will be eradicated due to climate change. People will now realize the important part of life - to work together instead of

against each other and knowing the power of free will to create anything you wish to. We all have a purpose in this life. What has been your most challenging moment in your career and the most triumphant? The most challenging moment in my career was after facing death and understanding my life would never be the same. I had to learn how to recreate my life all over again without fear and anxiety knowing I was still alive for a reason and purpose. Can you recall the moment that changed the whole tra jectory of your life? The moment that changed my whole tra jectory in life was after a near death experience. I came to understand there is no rewind button in this life so I want to be proud of my yesterday. How you handle life circumstances plays a role in your evolution as an earthly being. We must evolve as spiritual souls. It is a true test of our faith because faith is blind. It is within us.

If you could have me ask you one question what would you want me to ask you and how would you answer it? The question I wish people would ask me is why do some people face illness and affliction while others are so lucky and full of wealth, health and happiness. We all have a spirit body. People who take on lower vibrational energy from third parties or attract it on a subconscious level tend to be more prone to illness. Genetic dispositions don’t have to define you. It is all about creating and what you allow your beliefs to be. It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. What you think you attract. Your beliefs govern your life. The key to wellness is to see your own life full of abundance. Do you ever have reoccurring visitors? I do have some reoccuring visitors. They offer insight and encouragement for circumstances I may soon face. They help me through my daily life so I’m prepared to face anything that comes my way. Do you speaking to ghosts ever make you think of your own mortality? Communicating with the departed often helps me understand that death is a natural part of life. Being a survivor of a tragic accident I think about death every day. I know what it looks like in that realm. I truly feel no fear. I just have a sense of peace in knowing there is life after death. I’m living proof of this controversial subject. I share my mind and life

with those who have crossed over. In the big picture I have to stay hear a little bit longer until I have fulfilled my life’s purpose. All journeys lead to a beautiful place. This is a heavy one, are you afraid to die? I’m not afraid to die. Many people know I will risk my life without a second thought because I’m truly aware I will not leave this physical earthly plane until I have fulfilled my life’s mission. I must help others reconnect with loved ones and bring clarity to their life circumstances with my gift. Have you ever been read by someone authentic? Yes I have. I met someone in passing who knew way too much to just be a coincidence. What do you hope to do most with your gift? I wish to share the gift with people around the world. I want to spread messages of joy and faith. I want to give back to those in need. The greatest gift in the world is the moment I see smiles and tears coming from a person that I was just able to help. Being able to assist with a life obstacle is more rewarding then anything. It is a feeling that lasts a lifetime. To book Anthony DiJoseph for a personal reading, case or an event please call (631) 858-0588. Follow Anthony DiJoseph on the web: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonydijoseph

REVOLUSHN “Electric” Interview by Eileen Shapiro The San Francisco based band REVOLUSHN have just released their highly infectious new song and music video for the single “Electric.” REVOLUSHN consists of NO Mansfield on fire guitar and vocals, drummer and lyrical prodigy DEKAY (David Kendrick), the visionary Neil Nyberg on bassist/ vocals, vocal wizard Kim Aston on vocals/percussion and rounding out the incredible line-up is a former Doctor in the Red Army, a master video artist as well as a concert pianist Olga Ilene Schubert. REVOLUSHN is Revolushnary!! REVOLUSHN’s message to the world with Electric is “You Can’t Stop Us!”. “We want to say you can do anything you want. The planet is run by fools but “You Can’t Stop US” We sing about space, love and life in this fluid world. You never know what will happen so be happy and nice to other humans and animals.” Joining REVOLUSHN on the amazing new single “Electric” is legendary saxophonist Scott Page from Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto. The “Electric” video is timely, inspirational and significant regarding the present climate of the world. What was the inspiration, motivation and fascination for you’re new super single release Electric? The inspiration came like most songs for me. Totally out of nowhere. Walked into the studio and sat down

at the piano and started playing it. The motivation was weird. I just felt the song had something. It was a baby that needed nurturing. We were playing this song live early on. And then we recorded it 4 times before it had the right feel. I must have sung it like 200 times before the melody and the lyrics came together And I am fascinated by how AI and machines in general are changing the way we live. And if I were to bet on how things will turn out I think it will be more like Terminator than benevolent robots helping mankind. What was the most fun experience you had recording it and or doing the video? There are two types of recording sessions. One is where the band learns the song real well and then goes in the studio and plays it live. That is the fun way to record. Electric was not one of those. It took at least 100 hours to get it right. We worked in 5 different studios and listened to it at least 200 times. It was a labor of love. And when it finally clicked we were all excited again. So the beginning and the end were the fun parts. For the video that is all Olga. She doesn’t let us see it till it is done. Why do you think it’s fitting for the crazy times we live in? It feels like it is current because the song is about what is happening now. Right in our world! The verses are kind of cynical and gloomy but the chorus is uplifting and positive. That relates to the schizophrenic world we live in today. There is no truth to hang on to except the true human spirit. And you can’t stop that.

What message do you hope people get from Electric? You Can’t Stop Us! That is what we want to say. We will live through anything. Or not. But if one has a positive attitude it doesn’t matter much were you end up. Don’t go into that dark night quietly! Aside from Electric, aside from the quarantine, what have you been up to? Well, being as I am kind of a hermit the quarantine hasn’t had much effect on me. I do miss sitting at the end of the bar and people watching. But we are getting a lot more recording done now. Now I don’t take this virus lightly. I have a musician friend who has the virus and I worry about him. He is young and healthy but sicker than he has ever been. This thing is no fucking hoax. Did I mention fuck trump? Can we look forward to a tour in support of the new single and an album or EP to follow? For sure! When things get rolling again and it is safe we want to play live more than we ever have before. There is a festival in Wisconsin that we do every year and this year we are going Anti-viral! It will be held outside and we will limit the number of tickets. There will be hand sanitizer everywhere, hand decorated masks and the bar will be outside too. That said, if it isn’t safe we won’t put our fans in harms way. Once again in recording this new single you have jumped the boundaries of genre. So where do you think this song fits? It is a rockabillytechnopopsouldance song. Couldn’t you tell? It is a monster dance song with an awesome sax solo. If you had one wish for all mankind what would it be, and please don’t say world peace? Even with everything going on at the moment the world has never been as peaceful as it is now. What I would like to see is a basic standard of living for everyone. Enough food and shelter so that everyone can reach their potential. Oh, and for everyone to have a free download of Electric! The chorus: please explain, “we are defective”, what was the thought process? The idea was that you can’t stop what you don’t know. By not fitting in to society’s boundaries, rebels are considered defective. And one can’t stop things in the normal way because the normal BS doesn’t work on us “defective” people. It was a way to say we aren’t like you. We don’t fit in. But You Can’t Stop Us. HaHa.

can’t stop us is a positive statement for folks who feel overwhelmed. Who feel down. The verses tell a story of how these crazy times work their way into what would otherwise be normal life. The second verse is about how daughter could be dating a robot in the near future. Crazy but true. And this world can be very exclusive and underground AF. But if you open your eyes you can see it coming. Who are “those old fools”....sounds like the government? Oh yea, look at the ages of these leaders. They are way past their expiration date. The average age in America is 36, in Afghanistan it is 18, in Peru it is 22. Average age in the Senate is 69. That doesn’t make sense. Now I have nothing against older folks. Just old fools. My good friend Ron is like 300 years old and he is happy, healthy, looks great and is having a wonderful time. And he isn’t trying to shove morals or a lifestyle down anyone’s throat. He isn’t all, “Be like me because I have lived longer than you and know better”. I love getting older but I can tell you it doesn’t make you smarter. And in a lot cases it limits how you think and makes one fearful of death, which clouds judgment. Especially when judging others. I have always thought that the upper limit on a leader should be like 45 so that they will have to live the rest of their life with the decisions they make. Most of them now are dinosaurs that will be gone by the time their worst decisions kick in. No doubt this is an extremely powerful song, what effect would you like it to have on the listeners? I hope it makes them dance and be happy. Like really happy. Follow REVOLUSHN on the web: Official: https://www.Revolushn.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/revolushn/sets/further Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olgas.page.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RevolushnBand Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfxp4e_kq0ErM3SURuW4_w/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revolushn.1/ Interview by Eileen Shapiro

The words of Electric can be interpreted differently by different people, what were you thinking when you wrote this song in general? It is an anthem for people when they get down. You

JORDY SAM Artist on the move! What is your name? I go by Jordy Sam! What genre of music do you play? I’d say I’m pretty diverse. Primary I guess you could say, POP? But, I got Rap/R&B/Gospel (my roots) all in my bag! What drew you to the music industry? I’ve always been drawn to music ever since I can remember, but seeing that I could share my music with the world and make it a possible career choice has always had me hungry Who are you inspired by? Too many people to name, in and out of music lol. I got people from my grandparents who helped me develop a ruthless work ethic, to artists like Big Sean/Joyner Lucas, to musicians old, (Ray Charles, James Brown) to new (Kirk Franklin, Pharrell) I could go on! Please explain your creative process. It depends... since I’m a man of many hats (artist, producer, engineering, writer) it depends on what I’m doing and even then my process isn’t even the same all the time. But no matter what, just like anything else, gotta start off by getting focused/getting my mind right. The same way a Hooper or football player would before a game, they want to make sure they’re READY to go on the court/field and play the game with all their heart, I feel like the studio/booth deserves the same respect!

What’s an average day like for you? I start my day off by thanking God for another day and then with some meditation. I try to deal with the boring stuff from the jump (emails, messages, documents, etc...) and then, I just let my creative process take over. That could be, finishing up a mix or a beat, starting a beat, writing to a beat, recording… who knows! Is there a hidden meaning in any of your music? I wouldn’t necessarily say “hidden meaning”, but I do try to leave my lyrics open to perception you know? Like I’ve heard different people talk about 1 of my lines in completely different ways, sometimes ways I MYSELF didn’t even think of, and that’s always fun because it opens my mind even more later on. Do you collaborate with others? What is that process? I’m very picky when I do, but yes. And a lot of times the artist I want to work with always want to work on a beat of mine, so usually I’ll come up with basically everything (my verse, the hook, record it) and then send it to whoever have in mind. I LOVE in studio lock down sessions tho with artists, their people, my people, the vibes, those sessions are always for me, HaHa. How you interact with and respond to fans? Please explain. I try to make sure they know that I appreciate them

and the support they give me, and I try to get back to everyone that shows that love, “you see me, i see you”, you know what i mean? What is your favorite part about this line of work? Your least favorite? Why? My favorite part is anything in the creative process of doing music, being in the studio, behind the instruments/mic, writing, any of that stuff I love. I wouldn’t say “least favorite” but something that I’m working on is promo lol. These days for me, it’s getting harder for me to be on social media because of other peoples stupidity/ignorance, so I’m not on it like I use to be, but that’s all changing. Have you ever dealt with performance anxiety? Not really, since I grew up in the church. I have been doing the youth choir and playing instruments forever! So, I grew up performing really, it’s always been apart of me. What are your favorite performance venues? The wild buffalo in Bellingham is hands down my favorite so far. I loved the ballroom down in Oregon, and the Charleston in my hometown is always fun to perform at. What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps? Don’t compete with others, compete with yourself, you’re the only competition that matters. In my mind, if you develop the mindset of not letting you beat yourself, you FOR SURE wont let anyone else beat you. How can fans-to-be gain access to your music? Facebook.com/jordysam43 IG &Twitter: @JordySam43

KATIE MAE

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The Captivating Inked Model We caught with the lovely Katie Mae during her down time.

a gas station for a pinup contest and haven’t looked back.

What is your age? I am 34 years young!!

What made you get into the modeling industry? I entered a pinup contest 7 years ago and had an incredible time. I made the top ten and won a medal and got my first publication!!! I was hooked to say the least. I was addicted to being on the stage and all eyes on me, as this different persona. I had never felt that powerful and sexy before.

What is your favorite color? I love turquoise! But really, ALL things green and blue. What is your favorite food? I love pizza, tacos, cheese sandwiches and A-1 sauce! HAHA! They are all actually tattooed on my arm I love them that much. What is your pet peeve? People that chew with their mouths open. It is awful and I can’t stand it. I even left a date at dinner because of this awful habit. What type of modeling do you? I do a little bit of everything. I started in Pinup and car shows. Then on to Runway/Fashion/Lingerie/ Lifestyle and Product/Brand Rep. Then, I focused on Event Hosting and Print/Magazine Publication. I have done a few Music Videos. I now I have an exclusive website too with uncensored content. Favorite song by who and why? Alone by Halsey. She is badass and unapologetic.

How long have you been modeling? In June it will be 7 years. I was actually recruited at

We see you have tattoos, is there a story that goes with each one of them? All of them have a story. Some of the stories are very emotional, I have many memorials for loved ones who have passed away. Then some of them are ridiculous stories, like my favorite foods and my warning labels. You take some beautiful pictures? Thank you. I work hard so that people can be inspired, empowered and enjoy my art form. What is your best features? I have two favorites, my eyes and my chest. Both are captivating. Tell us a little bit about your self? I was born in Washington and raised in Alaska with small town, old school values. I have a very sassy Italian attitude and love just as passionately. I have a crazy orange tabby cat, Ninja, and a rescued American Blue Nose Bully, Hopper, that are my best

friends. I am addicted to buying shoes and lingerie. I use cannabis daily for a seizure disorder and because I love getting stoned. What made you become tatted model? As a pinup, I just kinda transitioned into more edgy modeling and lifestyle shooting. I love those styles and not being so cute, being way more sexy. Do you feel that it’s very competitive being a tattoo model? It is very competitive in this industry. You have to stay relevant and always be creating content to keep your media outlets updated regularly. If you are not, you will not be booked and you will get left in the dust. Just like that. What are some of your proudest moment in modeling for you? I have hit many HUGE moments in my career. Things like milestones in followers, my first cover on a magazine, biggest paid gig, and various awards all have a spot in my heart. Last year I hit my 100th magazine publication though, and that was incredible!! What advice can you give other models following in your foot steps ? Practice!! Everyday! Watch yourself in the mirror. Know your angles and poses that are good for your body. Build a quality portfolio. Learn everything you can about your trade and genre, from the hair and makeup to the studio setting/location and lighting, camera speeds/settings, etc. And binge watch ANTM. Repeat. FB: @mskatiemae IG: @mskatiemae420 Internationally Published Tattoo Model Brand Ambassador - Pinup - Runway - Promo

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