Squeeze – The Grand Opera House – Wilmington, DE – February 22, 2020 Squeeze touched down in Wilmington for only the second show of their “Songbook 2020” US Tour, but they already felt like a well-oiled machine. And what a songbook it is – Squeeze head honchos, singers and songwriters (and the only original members … Continue reading
YouTube Stars, Influencers and Fans Flock to Anaheim for VidCon 2019 by Deborah Wagner Celebrating its tenth anniversary, VidCon drew more than 75,000 YouTubers, internet personalities, influencers, industry executives and – most importantly fans – to the Anaheim Convention Center in sunny California last week. The über-popular online video conference has grown tremendously since its … Continue reading
Brittany Snow, DeWanda Wise and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson The Greatest Someone Might Just Be Yourself! by Lindsey Blick Someone Great is a new Netflix rom-com with a twist! We normally go into romantic comedies already knowing that our leads are going to meet, love, lose, and inevitably end up together. Someone Great is different. It’s all … Continue reading
ONEREPUBLIC: LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA (2018) Featuring Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Drew Brown, Eddie Fisher and Brent Kutzle. “Don’t Look Down” written by Sam Dunn. Directed by Scot McFadyen & Sam Dunn. Distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment. 119 minutes. Not Rated. OneRepublic rarely gets much credit as a rock band, beyond their fan base. Perhaps … Continue reading
BETHANY (2017) Starring Stefanie Estes, Zack Ward, Shannen Doherty, Tom Green, Anna Harr, Keith Jardine, Leon Russom, Felissa Rose, Kevin Porter, Kirsty Hill, John Murray, Thomas Downey, Tommy Pistol, Tiana Whitley, Hunter Johnson and James Cullen Bressack. Screenplay by James Cullen Bressack & Zack Ward. Directed by James Cullen Bressack. Distributed by Uncork’d Entertainment. 100 … Continue reading
Kathryn Dean Life Isn’t About Being Perfect by Shana Bergmann Only a few minutes into speaking with Kathryn Dean one thing becomes painfully obvious: she is one of the most charismatic and intelligent up-and-coming artists you’re likely to have the pleasure to talk to. The 19-year-old singer is undoubtedly taking the music business by storm … Continue reading
Phase Five Turning Us Upside Down by Ally Abramson Phase Five is based in Los Angeles, but the band includes members from all over the world. The group was originally brought together through their mutual love of creating and sharing music. Members include Jeremiah Neil, Alex Odon, Nelson Gabriel, Jay C. and Lee Brown. Phase … Continue reading
David Paich of Toto – Whispers of Some Quiet Conversation by Jay S. Jacobs http://popentertainment.com/features_music/Totopaich.htm 36 years is a huge chunk of anyone’s life, particularly if you are just about to turn 60 at the end of the upcoming month. Keyboardist David Paich was in his mid-twenties when he hooked up with a bunch of … Continue reading
Terri Nunn of Berlin – Embraces Her Animal Instincts by Jay S. Jacobs Berlin rode the synthesized new wave to pop stardom in the early 80s. The band was formed in Santa Monica, California, in the late 70s when songwriter and producer John Crawford hooked up with former actress and model Terri Nunn to take … Continue reading
Steve Lukather of Toto – Still Holding the Line 35 Years In by Jay S. Jacobs There is nothing novel about an veteran band reuniting for one last bask in their past glories. However, in their 35th anniversary tour, 70s and 80s hitmakers Toto are getting back together for all the right reasons. Original bassist … Continue reading
