SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Words like “captivating,” come up often in reviews of Sarah McLachlan concerts, and with good reason. With a silky, far-ranging mezzo soprano voice that seems to flow like some sort of golden liquid, the three-time Grammy winner enthralls audiences, transporting them smoothly through waves of sometimes conflicting emotions. At a November 5th […]
NEW ORLEANS – Although the Crescent City may be more known for Mardi Gras, it also does one heck of a job on Halloween. This much was readily apparent to the 100,000-plus fans who turned out to New Orleans City Park October 27-29 to enjoy the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, or Voodoo Fest as […]
LERMA, MEXICO – Chauvet has named Carlos Zamora de Martino General Manager of Chauvet Mexico. Prior to joining Chauvet’s rapidly growing Mexican operation, Zamora held senior executive positions at a number of global companies. He was also the co-founder and CEO of Geo Lite LED Lighting. In his new position, he will be responsible for […]
BRUSSELS, Belgium – While television may have been the undisputed champion of entertainment in the 20th century, today it has to battle for its place in the face of increasingly popular online-based platforms. The producers of the new Belgian CAZ TV recently translated this metaphorical fight into a physical one, by promoting their new channel […]
LONDON, UK – Even by the standards of chic East London, the new Wringer + Mangle club stands out for its pulsating atmosphere and high-energy entertainment. Making a critical contribution to both is a dynamic lighting kit fitted by GLS that features CHAUVET Professional STRIKE 4 multi formatted fixtures and Intimidator Spot 350 movers from […]
Mexico City – Responding to the rapidly increasing demand for its lighting and trussing products in Mexico, Chauvet has opened a new office, warehouse, service center and showroom in Lerma, just west of the nation’s capital. Located close to major highway and rail transit channels, the spacious new facility will house an extensive inventory of […]
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland is known for its beautiful beaches, splendid shellfish and rich nautical history. In recent years, however, another item has been added to this notable list, as the “Old Line State,” the place that gave birth to the US National Anthem, is becoming known as an epicenter of metal music. Every Memorial […]
BELFAST, UK – Fat Boy Slim, Seb Fontaine, Nick Warren are just some of the legendary resident DJs that have shaped Cream’s unique dance music identity since its inception in 1992. Beginning life in the form of a super club, the brand has gone on to become a worldwide success with numerous one-off parties and […]
CHICAGO – Like a robin heralding the arrival of spring, MayFest marks the start of the summer music festival season for residents of the Windy City. A three day celebration of food, drink and community spirit, the event showcases local musical talent. Headlining this year’s festival on Sunday night, was 7th Heaven, an old school […]
Prague, Czech Republic – With its eclectic mix of gothic, art nouveau, cubist and communist architecture, Prague is a city full of contrast. This contrast is perhaps most evident at Prague’s legendary five-story Karlovy Lázně, the largest nightclub in Central Europe. Sitting next to the 14th Century Charles Bridge, a UNESCO world heritage site, the […]
BLACKPOOL, UK — The 21-year-old Scottish-Swedish singer Nina Nesbitt has attracted serious attention and a growing fan base since the release of her 2013 Way in the World EP. Several Top 40 singles later, the Edinburgh-born artist has replaced her earlier indie-pop flavor with an edgier sound in her Modern Love EP. Raw, powerful and […]
LONDON – Musicians love to play in Camden Town’s Electric Ballroom, even when their commercial success has taken them beyond the capacity of this 1100-person venue. Muse gigged here before their recent arena level Drone World Tour. Prince did a surprise concert on its stage one night in February 2014. The Clash, Red Hot Chili […]
PHILADELPHIA – Not many Metalcore bands take their names from a fantasy novel written by a children’s writer. But defying expectation seems to come naturally to Atreyu, which began their career as “Retribution,” before renaming themselves after a character in German author Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story. Going beyond the usual snarling metal sounds of […]
Miami – Since its opening in 2014, E11EVEN has featured a procession of superstars from Drake to A-Trak on its stage—and that has been during normal times! During Winter Music Conference last year, the chic two-story downtown Miami club was a magnet for hip hop, house music and EDM heavies. There were so many artists […]
CONWAY, AR – Often referred to as the “City of Colleges,” because it’s home to three large institutions of higher learning, this picturesque city in central Arkansas has a well-deserved reputation for being tech savvy. It’s been rated the “6th Geekiest City” in America by Onlineuniversities.com. Forbes tabbed it as one of the top 20 […]
St Andrews, Scotland – The University of St Andrews is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the world, with Nobel Laureates, ambassadors and Prince William counted among its alumni. A familiar landmark at this renowned school is the Students’ Union of St Andrews, founded in 1885 to give support […]
BETHLEHEM, SOUTH AFRICA –Everyone has special childhood experiences that they treasure for the rest of their lives. For the young students in the Truida Kestell’s Primary School gospel choir, such an event took place recently when they performed before family, friends and community at the annual Truida Kestell Choir Festival. Adding to the specialness of […]
BROOKLYN, NY – It is one of New York’s chicest event venues. Commanding incredible views of the city’s harbor from Brooklyn’s trendy Red Hook neighborhood, Liberty Warehouse has been the scene of parties for big name celebrities from every field. Jay Z and Beyoncé danced the night away at this Civil War-era waterfront warehouse to […]
BLACKPOOL, UK – Elvis Presley lives! At least in the hearts and minds of his legion of fans around the world. Although he has been gone for the better part of four decades, the King of Rock ‘n Roll still casts a long and colourful shadow. This much was made very clear by the large […]
WASHINGTON DC – A founding member of the Grateful Dead along with Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, drummer Bill Kreutzmann is still going strong after playing in all of the 2,300 live performances the iconic band made during its lifespan Kreutzmann showed a large appreciative crowd that he hasn’t missed […]