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Oct 2019 16

From Now On, A New CD by Broadway’s Ramin Karimloo

2019 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Music, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Ramin Karimloo is an actor and singer best known for his performances on London’s West End and Broadway. He has played the leading male roles in both of the West End's longest running musicals: the Phantom and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, and Jean Valjean, Enjolras, and Marius in Les Misérables. Ramin made his Broadway debut as Jean Valjean in the 2014 revival production of Les Misérables, for which he received a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical nomination.

Aug 2019 21

Once In A While By Seth MacFarlane

2019 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Movies

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Multi talented performer Seth MacFarlane released his new album, Once In A While, in April of this year. It was released by Verve and Republic Records. It features the music of great composers such as Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, and Johnny Mercer.

May 2014 24

Prism By Katie Perry: CD Review

2014 Articles, Music, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson

Since her 2008 launch as One of the Boys, Katy Perry has been evolving.
The flippant sexual experimentation of “I Kissed A Girl” and the relationship rollercoaster that was “Hot N Cold” gave way to full-blown Willy Wonka status on 2010’s Teenage Dream, a candy-coated Pleasure Island featuring party anthems “TGIF” and “California Gurls.”

Jul 2012 14

Garbage Not Your Kind of People: CD Review

2012 Articles, Jesus Ibarra, Music, Teens

by Jesus Ibarra

My only reaction to finally being able to listen to Garbage’s Not Your Kind of People, announced late last year, is FINALLY! Garbage is back, baby, and they are in perfect form. After a seven year break from the band, Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, Duke Erickson and Steve Marker reformed to break out on their own, Trent Reznor style, forming their own label, releasing their album on their own terms, and setting their own tour schedule.

May 2012 26

California 37 by Train: CD Review

2012 Articles, James Garcia Jr., Music

by James Garcia Jr.

One of my favorite bands, Train, just came out with a new album, entitled: California 37. It doesn’t rank up there with important works like Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, the first Boston album or Prince’s Purple Rain, but for Train fans like myself, it’s just what that proverbial doctor ordered, and I have been listening to it steadily since its release.

Dec 2011 3

Evanescence: CD Review

2011 Articles, Jesus Ibarra, Music, Teens

by Jesus Ibarra

Evanescence comes roaring back after a near six-year break with their self-titled record that sees them move into a more cohesive direction. Following the end of their last tour, Evanescence went into hiatus in 2007 with no indication when they would be back. What followed were dabbles out of Evanescence until, in 2009, front woman Amy Lee announced the new lineup of the band with the only other constant Terry Balsamo, and had gotten together to begin writing new material for an album.

Oct 2011 8

River Blind: Local Band CD Review

2011 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Books & Tales, Music, Teens

by Stephanie Barnett

Many bands write about life experiences, past experiences, and the relationships you make along that path. River Blind does more than just that. They write songs about their journey in life and all the unexpected twists and turns that everyone experiences.

Aug 2011 6

Eisley, All Grown Up

2011 Articles, Books & Tales, Contributors, Music, Teens

by Toni Sandoval

Many can certainly say that growing up has definitely taken a toll on the family shaped band, Eisley. Composed of siblings Chauntelle (guitar), Sherri (vocals/guitar), Stacy (vocals/keyboard), Weston (drums), and cousin Garron (bass), the DuPree family has come far away from not only playing in their home environment of Tyler, Texas to sharing a stage with major bands such as Coldplay and Say Anything, but have also come a long way with the music that they have sung over the past decade.

Nov 2010 13

Kaleidoscope Heart, Sara Bareilles: CD Review

Books & Tales, Jacob Alvarado, Music, Teens

by Jacob Alvarado

Sara Bareilles first graced our ears when she wrote us a love song. Then she captured us when gravity of a man wouldn’t keep her down. She is one of the most gifted songwriters of our generation. Her sophomore album Kaleidoscope Heart is a real treat.

Nov 2010 13

The Real Devastation, A Current Affair: CD Review

Arts & Entertainment, Books & Tales, Music, Teens

by Cara Martin

From the vocal tones to the guitar levels, from the thickness of the bass lines to the pleasant, tight sound of the kit, the mix is superb and the CD is rockin’. Local band A Current Affair has done it again with their new CD entitled The Real Devastation.