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Phantom of the Opera’s Canadian Phenomenon Eva Tavares

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The role of Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” is one of the most challenging and demanding in live stage production. This is by design. The character goes through a major transformation and any actress portraying her must embody the range from insecure girl to that of a woman who navigates tremendous trials and emerges stronger. It’s a tale of self-discovery coupled with strength. For the past two years, Eva Tavares has been Christine in the Networks Touring production of this legendary tale. There’s something beyond the singing and acting ability Ms. Tavares brings to the role; an invisible undercurrent. That might have something to do with her own transformation. While she planned on pursuing a professional career as a dancer, a simple suggestion to pursue vocal training led her down a path of being propelled into the spotlight for other talents. In the same way Christine became the center of attention in this musical, Eva has appeared throughout Canada and U...

KARLEE SQUIRES IS A MODERN DAY CLASSIC IN “THE MUSIC MAN”

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Karlee Squires is a time traveler. It might be more relatable to say that she is the type of triple threat entertainer that was more prominent in the early days of Hollywood but the essence of the statement is true. As an actor/dancer/singer she contrasts a world of entertainers that (for the majority) wish to specialize in one field. Action star, dancer, singer…these are labels which allow the public to quickly distinguish what they think they prefer. Squires has much more in common with the Hollywood stars of the early last century and those of modern Broadway than any genre specific individual you might be more familiar with. Don’t hold onto that idea too long though; Karlee is finding herself cast in a number of international productions. Her appearances these days are eclectic and it’s her contention that her early days in live theater are what prepared her for these. One of the most beloved and classic of these is Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man” which first made its mark on Br...

Interview with singer and songwriter Janet Odani

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Janet Odani is a singer/songwriter currently based in Sydney in Australia. As a young girl, she always loved music, wrote her first song at the age of six and she was always keen to be part of school musicals and choirs. Over the years, she has developed her own style of music and she still enjoys singing and songwriting. Her debut album, Transparency, is a rich blend of both inspirational songs and love songs. Following release of her single ‘Significant Mistake’ in October 2016, she was featured in American Pride magazine. We have conducted an interview with her about her second album, Mismatched Planets. How different is your second music album 'Mismatched Planets' to your debut album? When I was writing songs for the album Mismatched Planets I realized the focus of most of the songs was on relationships.The songs on this album stem from to a point of indecision at which one can either decide to hold onto a relationship or let go for whatever reason. Majority ...

Interview with singer and songwriter Dru Hepkins

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Dru Hepkins is a singer-songwriter , voice-over actor , vlogger and vegan. He currently works voicing characters, for video games, cartoons commercials and e-learning courses. He has made music professionally with various Dance labels like Blanco Y Negro and Catch 22 Records and he currently has a popular youtube channel called " Dru Story News " in which he covers pop culture, news, politics and current events. We have conducted an interview with him. What kind of topics and subjects do you vlog about? Everything. Nothing is off limits. I ran into a categorization problem at every turn in my life. I do a lot of things and I always had to compartmentalize my interests and run with one thing or one theme. I’m not doing that anymore. I initially wanted to make different channels and talk about different subjects under different channels, but I decided to not do that and just concentrate my efforts on one channel. I already have other channels for music, voice-over...

Good Bad Girl - Interview with singer and songwriter Eileen Carey

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Country-pop singer-songwriter Eileen Carey , the Los Angeles Music Award’s Female Country Artist of 2017 and New Music Weekly’s Country Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2016 was born and raised in Ohio but has called California home for over two decades. Her career has grown from unknown to respected artist in that time. We have conducted an interview with her about her new music video for her current #1 New Music Weekly Country Single Good Bad Girl . How do you blend pop, country, and rock with ease in your music? What is your secret? A love for all three of those genres. My music has always balanced itself between pop and country. I think of my music as American music. As a kid growing up I listened to everybody from Chrissie Hynde to Patsy Cline. To this day my personal tastes are very eclectic. From Bruno Mars to Miranda Lambert. What is your new music video 'Good Bad Girl' about? What inspired you to it record it? It’s perfectly fine for a girl t...

Interview with singer, author and spiritual seeker Gideon Smith

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North Carolina singer, author and spiritual seeker Gideon Smith is recognized for his bluesy seventies retro rock that has gathered worldwide acclaim. We caught up with the razor sharp zen master of the microphone to hear the latest news on his music and writing. Gideon has been immersed in doom metal, classic reggae and rap and gives us the inside on the new music.  What have you been up to since the last time we talked about your music? In the last few years, I have recorded sporadically and written many new songs for various side projects. The main sideband that people have heard thus far is my doom metal band Cemetery Crows . It is Black Sabbath worship with death metal vocals and touches of psychedelia, blues, and gothic rock. The response on it has been awesome. I’m very thankful people dig it. I have collaborated on new material with my good friend Kim and hope to finish the new stuff in the next year. We will also have several guests coming down. The material ...

Interview with singer Dieselle May

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Dieselle May is a Songwriter/Singer/Musician/Recording Artist based in London. She picked up a guitar at the age of 6 and was taught by legendary blues slide guitarist Sammy Mitchell who worked at her father's Music Shop and Studio in Putney, South-West London. At Fourteen she started playing gigs across London with the band My Weird Sister, and by 18, was playing 'sold out' gigs at London's Famous, Marquee Club. She has continued her musical journey as contributing songwriter and performer and has written, played and recorded with many bands, artists and Producers. We have conducted an interview with her. ( Photograph Kenny Evans- Fluid Image ) Why did you title your latest single “20 DAYS”? What events or who inspired you to write it? 20 Days is about a particular Twenty-days in my life. I think that we all (at sometime or another) have counted the days until the event or occasion that we are looking ‘forward to’ arrives. The same can also be said for c...

Interview with singer-songwriter JJ McGuigan

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Wichita, KS alternative rock singer-songwriter JJ McGuigan was diagnosed with OCD and Depression at age 16. He has since used his experiences and his music to become an advocate for mental health awareness. A drummer since age 13, McGuigan later picked up the guitar and began writing songs at age 20. He attended Newman University and renowned recording school, Full Sail University. Songwriting has now become JJ's main focus and passion, with an emphasis on lyrical creation. After a brief stint in Austin, Texas, he has returned to his hometown of Wichita. We have conducted an interview with him. Which instruments do you play? I play guitar, drums, and keyboard How does that help you in lyrical creation? It gives me something to create emotions with and melody as well as a cadence to the song. Who are influencers to your music in the alt-rock genre? My influences are Staind, Creed, Breaking Benjamin, Cold, Disturbed What is your musical background? I’ve be...

Interview with singer and songwriter Kaylyn Aznavorian

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Today our guest is Kaylyn Aznavorian , a singer and songwriter from Bedford, VA. She has been working full-time in the entertainment industry for the last five years in film, television, and modeling, but after ranking in the top 20 in the international talent competition Megastar Millionaire and positive encouragement from some major players in the music industry, she has begun work on an EP titled "Freedom". We have conducted an interview with Kaylyn. What has been the most challenging for you along your entire journey to the making of your upcoming EP? What did you learn? The most challenging thing for me has honestly been just taking the time to get these songs in a studio to record, because these songs are very real stories from my life and the lives of friends of mine, and they bring me back to a very dark part of my life I feel I've only recently left. However, at the same time, they've also been therapeutic for me as an artist, because while ripping...

It's a Celebration - interview with singer and songwriter Larina Doreen

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On November 23, 1996, a “starr” was born by the name of Larina Doreen Burris in long island NY. Larina is the youngest of five siblings was raised in a multi-talented family. At the tender age of eight, Larina began writing her own songs. At age ten, she began recording professionally in her brother Reginald's project studio. Larina’s musical talents also include playing the keyboard as well as the guitar. At the age of 14, Larina began modeling in a local competition called the American Mall Model Search(AMMS). At the age of 15, Larina released her first single “Unusual ” and newest single "My World" at the age of 16 which are available on iTunes and amazon and can be heard on internet radio as well as other stations. Larina continues to work hard and diligently on her music. We have conducted an interview with her. When was the first time you wowed the audience with your musical talents? How did you feel then? The first time I truly wowed the audience I was ...

Interview with singer and songwriter Maddy Rose

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Magdalena is an Austrian Soul and Pop singer as well Songwriter based in London. Her artist name is Maddy Rose . She writes as many songs as possible, performing up to 3 times a week at well-known venues and has now her own band as well. With her Cellist, Jessica, and her percussionist, Steven, and herself on the piano they aim to give the audience a musical experience that touches the soul. We have conducted an interview with Maddy Rose about her upcoming Single and Music Video, called BEGIN AGAIN . What is your Single and music video "BEGIN AGAIN" about? My upcoming single Begin Again is about the unconditional drive, self-motivation, and passion that musicians and artists and any kind of talented person need to gather to face the everyday life when facing competition. Optimism and self-believe are crucial to survive in the competitive city London, or anywhere really. This song tells my own story, how support of others is that what kept me believing and showed me...

Karma Is A Bitch

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Tonight our guest is Twenty Two B. He is a singer, songwriter, based in Los Angeles. His album In The Making was released on 12/15/2016 and he also released a video of one of hid single Karma Is A Bitch. We have conducted an interview with him. Which genre do you think your music belongs to? How would you describe your voice and music? Pop Rock Where or who influences you and your music style? My voice got that soul edge my music is mix of pop rock that fusion of everything. How do you wish your song 'No More War' to inspire people? My influence comes from Prince, James Brownm, Michael Jackson and my Mother she was an African folk singer. I wish that the song "No More War" could inspire the all humanity to get along 'stop the hate and the destruction let peace be'. War its just an illusion no one wins we all lose. love is all we need. What message do you want to deliver via your song lyrics? My message its so simple Love one anothe...

Justine

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Justine is a singer and songwriter from the UK. Music was always her passion. She is passionate about musicals, opera. Her voice is classical light lyric soprano but she is singing pop, rock, classical crossovers. We have conducted an interview with her. Who inspires you the most? Well, I have a lot of inspirations but the biggest one is Adam Lambert. His voice and vocal technique is amazing. He is also a role model. Showed that no matter about sexuality, gender etc you can reach your goals and chase your dreams. I am inspired by Alisan Porter too. Such a sweetheart and strong woman. It's unbelievable that you can win over your past and go further. How long have you been a singer and a songwriter? I am singing since I turned 6. I realized that it's the only one thing that I can do in my life. Share passion and give ppl little bit of joy. Music saved me so many times. Even was I was very down it the only one thing to cheer me up. Which is the first song ...

Interview with singer Romany Saylor

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Romany Saylor the new revelation artist in SoundCloud with more than 17 million plays in total in days. The bilingual artist was born in Spain but lives in Birmingham, UK since she was 2 years olf. She is 25 now and sings in English and Spanigh. We have conducted an interview with her. What is your secret to engaging your audience? How did you achieve 17 million plays in 90 days? Working hard! Which genre of music do you enjoy creating? Pop-Indie. Why? Because of my voice How do you describe your voice? Sweet, simple, but with a lot of heart. What are the challenges / excitement of you as a bilingual artist in English and Spanish? I can sing in Spanish, but I'm English Which are your favorite 3 favorite songs? I Believe. Only You Now I am Free

Life And Soul

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Camilla Destiny is a British songwriter/singer/producer from Battersea, South London. She writes and co-produces all her records from her home studio. We have conducted an interview with Camilla about her new video " Life And Soul ". Where do you write and co-produce your records? I write and co-produce most of my records from my home studio. Which is your latest and newest video launched? My visual single, Life And Soul is on my Vevo channel now. We shot the video in Dungeness, in the South East of England near the coast. It was freezing cold, but luckily the sun was shining so you would never know it. We had such a fun time, it was a great experience, even the icy beach run! What inspired you to write the new song, 'Real Ones'? What is it about? My new song is called Real Ones, It is a feel good song celebrating the good people in your life, pure summer vibes. Do you have any remixes? I was lucky to get some dope remixes by some amaz...