David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets) premieres a provocative new take on the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Bootleg Theater. Performances run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through October 1.  Curtain time is at 7:30 PM.

The Chanteuse and the Devil’s Muse focuses on the connection actress and jazz singer Madi Comfort had to the Black Dahlia case. A regular in the Hollywood scene, Madi was connected to major players like Duke Ellington, who wrote the classic “Satin Doll” about the young singer. She and Elizabeth had traveled in some of the same circles.

Find out if Madi holds the key to unlocking the true identity of the Black Dahlia murderer in The Chanteuse and the Devil’s Muse.

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Starring Daniele Watts as Madi Comfort

Douglas Dickerman as Lt. Frank Jemison

Vangeline as the Ghost of Elizabeth Short

Special Appearances by Tracey Leigh

Live Music by David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets)

Ego Plum (Ebola Music Orchestra)

Ysanne Spevack (Smashing Pumpkins)

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Premieres Tonight at The Bootleg Theater

Runs Thursday, September 8, 2011through Saturday, October 1, 2011

Curtain Time is 7:30 PM

The Chanteuse and the Devil’s Muse runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Thursday, September 8, 2011 through Saturday, October 1, 2011.

Tickets are available online at www.bootlegtheater.org

Following two years of extensive collection and categorization, the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library announces the opening of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Collection on the fifteenth anniversary of the death of the platinum recording artist, actor and poet who remains one of the most influential writers and performers in the hip hop/rap genre.Spanning a period from 1969 to 2008, this remarkable collection includes song lyrics, poems, track lists and video treatments, as well as manuscripts by Shakur family members and members of the rap groups Dramacydal and the Outlawz. Memorabilia, correspondence to and from Shakur, fan mail, media clippings and publicity materials are also included. Particularly noteworthy items within the collection are a handwritten video treatment for “Dear Mama,” his song that was inducted into the Library of Congress collection; a notebook of songs eventually recorded for Shakur’s immensely successful 2Pacalypse Now album; and handwritten drafts of poems included in The Rose That Grew from Concrete. The Shakur Collection represents a partnership between the AUC Woodruff Library and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation to make available for scholarly research the manuscript writings and other papers of Shakur. The collection is extensive and comprises approximately 11 linear feet, with 30 boxes of materials, and has the distinction of being one of the few publicly available research collections of an individual hip hop artist.Born in East Harlem, New York, Shakur first came to prominence in the early 1990s as a featured rapper for the vocal group Digital Underground and went on to become one of the most significant cultural icons of the hip hop generation. Prior to his untimely death at the age of 25, Shakur released five record albums and appeared in four motion pictures.Ten albums, numerous compilations and four feature films have been released posthumously, including Tupac: Resurrection, which received an Academy Award nomination for “Best Documentary (Feature)” in 2005.“We’re honored to have partnered with the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation to preserve the artistic legacy of Tupac Shakur through this collection,” said Loretta Parham, CEO and Library Director. “He transformed the landscape of hip hop culture and was one of the most compelling voices and talents of his generation. As an academic library, we feel privileged to be the stewards of the Shakur Collection and to promote for scholarly research.”Vernal Cambridge, Executive Director of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation adds, "We are excited about the centralization of Tupac's massive body of work and materials. The Tupac estate has done a great job at preserving his history. Similar to his albums, and documentary film, Tupac: Resurrection, this unique collection gives Tupac another opportunity to tell his story in his own words. The lessons that students, researchers, and fans can learn from this close and personal look at his writings are invaluable."The collection is available for research in digital and original formats in the AUC Woodruff Library’s Archives Research Center Reading Room. For inquiries about researching the collection, e-mail the Archives Research Center at [email protected] or call 404-978-2052.### About the Tupac Amaru Shakur FoundationThe Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation is home to the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts, just outside of Atlanta in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The Center is dedicated to providing youth and the community with educational programs in the arts. It is a fact that early arts education improves school grades, as well as offers invaluable life lessons while building self esteem and confidence. For nearly 10 years, the Center’s programs have served youth of all social and economic backgrounds, giving countless young people the courage to get off the streets and learn vital skills that have the potential to positively impact their communities. The Center is open to the public and hosts several noteworthy events throughout the year. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.TASF.org. About the Robert W. Woodruff Library and Archives Research CenterConstructed in 1982, the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library serves the collective research and information needs of Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Spelman College. The Woodruff Library’s Archives Research Center is the repository for historical materials documenting the AUC institutions, as well as manuscript collections and organizational records, including the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection and the Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records. To learn more about the Woodruff Library, visit www.auctr.edu. For inquiries about the Archives Research Center, e-mail [email protected] or call 404-978-2052.

Hold Up Art presents Boys and Dogs, a collection of works by world renowned photographer Sunny Bak. Her photos of the Beastie Boys and the “Licensed to Ill” tour solidified Sunny’s place as a serious rock and celebrity photographer. Simultaneously, her love of animals, especially dogs, led to the creation of the best selling People Magazine parody, Pupple. These two diverse collections of images represent the work that have defined Sunny’s career.

“It's been 25 years since I looked at the images I shot of the Beastie Boys in NYC with Garrett Simmons when we were working on a book called Pupple,” says Sunny Bak of this new exhibition. “This show is part retrospective and part looking toward the future as Garrett and I are working on a follow up to the original Pupple. It's an homage to the beasty in all of us.”

Photographing celebrities since high school, Sunny has shot celebrities like Madonna, 10,000 Maniacs, Gregory Peck, Keanu Reeves, Seth Green, and Carol Alt.  She spent time on the road with the up-and-coming The Beastie Boys on their 1986 “Licensed to Ill” tour. Sunny shot the iconic images that were featured in the multi-platinum album’s artwork.

“Within the context of our culture, from Kanye, to Banksy to Obama, hip hop is an undeniable pillar of our culture,” says Hold Up Art curator Brian Lee. “Though many people overlook the 80s hip hop scene as being dated and over-played, too much of our contemporary notions of the ‘artist,’ and issues of ‘anti-authority’ that color the way we perceive the Shepard Fairey's of the day, are informed directly by the attitude and movement of the genre. Sunny Bak's photos follow the Beastie's during their late 80s ‘Licensed to Ill’ tour, offering a very intimate perspective on such a ground-breaking time.  Whether it is our distance in time or the closeness Sunny shared with The Beastie Boys, Bak's photos bring you closer to understanding who these three guys really were, aside from their music videos.  The photos reveal the personal side of them, and a universal story of youth, potential, and the American Dream.”

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OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Exhibit runs through November 1, 2011

at Hold Up Art

358 E. 2^nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Thanks to the efforts of Gram's daughter, Polly Parsons via The Gram Parsons Foundation, supporters and fans now have an online destination for everything Gram Parsons; from music to photographs, from videos to social networking. Due to an overwhelming demand, The Gram Parsons Official Website was set up to honor Gram, often noted as the pioneer of "country rock,” as an iconic musical trailblazer.  The Gram Parsons Foundation has the great pleasure of introducing an online community where people can  share stories, photos and knowledge about this legendary musician. This is a fan resource as much as a tribute, offering tribute concert and fan gathering updates and to-the-moment Twitter and RSS Feeds. The demand created by the current musical community will allow fans of Gram to gather and discuss everything from the new Emmylou Harris record and her song about Gram, to indie bands like Blitzen Trapper, Fleet Foxes, Dawes and Mumford & Sons, who have all cited influences by or have garnered some press comparisons to Gram.

“Over the last few years, fans have been requesting for an official online destination to connect with my father and his music. My sincere wish is that this site becomes a wonderful place to visit, hang a while, read stories from those closest to him and the musicians that love him, listen to music, learn about and BE with Gram,” says Gram Parsons daughter, Polly, in a letter to visitors on the sites home page, “My father would love to know you're visiting!”

The site's home page features the live RSS and Twitter feeds, documenting the constant activity about Gram, as well as hosting Gram TV, which is currently "playing" a clip reel from the 2004 tribute concerts which featured Keith Richards, Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakum and others. The foundation’s goal for Gram TV is to update content to feature the up and coming artists who are inspired by Gram’s music.

The site also features a music page, streaming songs and lyrics from Sweetheart of the Rodeo (The Byrds), Safe at Home (The International Submarine Band), Gilded Palace of Sin and Burrito Deluxe (The Flying Burrito Brothers), and the solo albums GP and Return of the Grievous Angel. The archive tab for The Official Gram Parsons Website opens a treasure trove of online content, ranging from videos hosted on the Gram Parsons Official YouTube channel, streaming interviews with Gram, Gram Parsons quotes, articles and photographs. There will soon be an online store with Official Gram Parsons merchandise along with a "gift" to all the long standing fans in time to mark what would have been Gram's sixty-fifth birthday on November 5.

The mission of The Gram Parsons Foundation is to support musicians and artists from around the world with addiction and recovery services. The foundation's dedication to helping those with substance abuse issues is further shown at Polly Parsons' Hickory Wind Ranch, the premiere sober living homes for men and women in Austin, TX. It was only natural that Polly was driven to provide support and a nurturing environment by helping other members of the artistic community in need - a full circle moment. The goal of Hickory Wind Ranch is to help every member of their community learn how to live a full and rich sober life and to achieve physical, emotional and spiritual balance. Hickory Wind Ranch is proud to share their gift to the community through their involvement with A&E's Intervention.

Naama Kates is a Los Angeles transplant whose move from New York left her feeling lost and lonely; feelings that inspired the songs that would become her debut album, “The Unexamined Life.” A tongue-in-cheek take on Socrates’ “an unexamined life is not worth living,” Naama spent a year reflecting on her life and the path that she had chosen.“My life was nothing but examined,” shares Kates. “I had just moved to Los Angeles and everything that I was feeling got written into a song; my personal therapy. What I write tells me what I’m thinking, reflects what I’m going through.”What started with a small keyboard that Kates purchased at Guitar Center led to an impressive catalogue of original songs about universal themes, such as loneliness and unrequited love. Written with a soft touch and a slight edge, Kates’ take on subject matter that could be dreary is light and hopeful, which is further elevated by her superb arrangements. It was her impeccably crafted songwriting and unique outlook that caught the attention of producer Cyrus Melchor (Mount Cyanide).Although Kates admits that her first time in the recording studio for “The Unexamined Life” was a nerve-wracking experience, it was also a dream come true.“I was in this really professional recording studio, and it’s everybody’s time and money on the line,” she says. “This was my first time out, but it was great, too. I mean, I got to play and record on the same piano that Tori Amos used when she recorded ‘Little Earthquakes.’ We had this Grammy Award-winning engineer (Hugo Nicholson) with us. It was an amazing experience.”An accomplished actress, Kates also has two films on the festival circuit; the first, Eden, premiered at SXSW. The second film, The 10 Commandments of Chloe, for which the actress was awarded an Indie Fest Merit Award for Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film for her performance as Chloe, was also produced by Kates, who also wrote the music for the piece. She teamed up with the film’s award-winning director, Princeton Holt, on the video for the first single from the new album, “Before You Lose It.”An indie ballad about the importance of speaking up and taking advantage of opportunities before they’ve passed, “Before You Lose It,” is one of the more somber tracks from the album. The video opens in stark black and white, but gives way to colorful flashbacks and stunningly shot moments of enlightenment, capturing the intricate balance of emotions in the song.

Seminal British rock band, The Stone Roses, announced their reunion tour earlier this year, to the delight of their faithful fans. Perhaps the most important stop on this international tour is Heaton Park in their hometown of Manchester, UK. Their homecoming is being celebrated by three consecutive sold-out shows on Friday, June 29, Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1, 2012.The Stone Roses asked reggae royalty and one of their musical influences, The Wailers, to support them for this homecoming weekend. The Wailers have influenced generations of musicians, The Stone Roses included. This unlikely pairing is a result of The Stone Roses front man Ian Brown and Mani having learned bass by playing along to Family Man’s bass patterns in some of reggae’s most revered songs. Playing with a band that considers them a musical influence is an opportunity that embodies everything the Wailers believe about the power of music. Wailers lead singer, Koolant Brown, says “music is a shared experience meant to spread peace and love to all.” There is no better way of showing audiences the power of music than to join with other musicians who share in its mission.When asked about being a musical influence, Family Man said “Reggae’s got soul, funk, R&B, jazz, and elements of so many other genres. Reggae music is a mix of all types of music from different cultures, which is why people love it so much. Music is the magic, it is the oxygen of the people –it’s the message of roots culture and reality.”The Wailers will be performing at all three shows in Manchester, and are looking forward to the opportunity to spread the message of peace, love, and redemption through their music. Looking at the international impact of the Wailers’ music, Family Man says “It is like a prophecy fulfilled. We have been given a mission to spread the messages of roots, culture and reality for the healing of the hurt, and that is being done with every show. We are chosen for that mission, and it must be done. Playing around the world continues that mission.”For a full list of the Wailers’ UK tour dates, see below:The Wailers 2012 European Summer TourThurs, June 28                 Brighton, UNITED KINGDOM- Concorde 2Fri, June 29                       Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM - Heaton Park [with The Stone Roses]Sat, June 30                     Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM - Heaton Park [with The Stone Roses]Sun, July 1                        Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM - Heaton Park [with The Stone Roses]Tues, July 3                      Bristol, UNITED KINGDOM- Bristol AcademyWed, July 4                       London, UNITED KINGDOM - Shepherd’s Bush EmpireThurs, July 5                     Dublin, IRELAND- Phoenix Park [with The Stone Roses]Fri, July 6                           Leeds, UNITED KINGDOM- Leeds AcademySat, July 7                         Balado, Kinross, SCOTLAND- T in the Park Festival [with The Stone Roses]

LED ZEPPELIN: Celebration Day

Following the worldwide success of LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAY, the cinema concert event which presented live footage of the band’s 2007 reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena, there has been an enormous response from fans – 1.7 million fans have visited the fan’s website. The film was screened in 15,000 cinemas around the world for a strictly limited engagement on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Fans who were unable to attend the original tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun in 2007, when more than 20 million fans applied for the 18,000 available tickets in a worldwide lottery, finally had the opportunity to see it as if they had front row tickets. The film earned $2 million in a single night and was a phenomenal success.

Omniverse Vision, the UK-based distribution company that released Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day, a two-hour-plus tour de force of the band’s signature blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll, has been working with online marketing specialist Distrify to track the response from fans online via an interactive platform on the Led Zeppelin website. With 100,000 hits a day, including 46,000 searches for show times and 4,000 requests for local screenings, Distrify has been able to compile the information needed for Omniverse Vision executives to agree to schedule encore performances in select markets to meet the demands of Led Zeppelin’s fans. There has been overwhelming interest in additional screenings from the U.S., the UK, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Germany, France, Mexico and Australia.

Following the worldwide success of LED ZEPPELIN: CELEBRATION DAY, the cinema concert event which presented live footage of the band’s 2007 reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena, there has been an enormous response from fans – 1.7 million fans have visited the fan’s website. The film was screened in 15,000 cinemas around the world for a strictly limited engagement on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Fans who were unable to attend the original tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun in 2007, when more than 20 million fans applied for the 18,000 available tickets in a worldwide lottery, finally had the opportunity to see it as if they had front row tickets. The film earned $2 million in a single night and was a phenomenal success.

Omniverse Vision, the UK-based distribution company that released Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day, a two-hour-plus tour de force of the band’s signature blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll, has been working with online marketing specialist Distrify to track the response from fans online via an interactive platform on the Led Zeppelin website. With 100,000 hits a day, including 46,000 searches for show times and 4,000 requests for local screenings, Distrify has been able to compile the information needed for Omniverse Vision executives to agree to schedule encore performances in select markets to meet the demands of Led Zeppelin’s fans. There has been overwhelming interest in additional screenings from the U.S., the UK, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Germany, France, Mexico and Australia.

For younger fans, this film may be the first time that they will see founding members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, along with Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, together on stage. For older fans, this might be their last chance to see these iconic rockers perform 16 songs from their iconic catalogue. The band made it all too clear in press conferences announcing Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day that there were no plans for a reunion tour. The set list for the cinema concert event includes:

Indie Pop Rock duo, SIRSY, is known for their whirlwind live performances, playing an astounding two-hundred tour dates a year, and their new album, “Coming Into Frame”, brings the power and energy of singer/drummer Melanie ‘Mel’ Krahmer and guitarist Rich Libutti into the studio. The powerhouse performers give credit to Grammy-winning producers Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade (Hole, Radiohead, Dresden Dolls, Pixies) for knowing just how to work with them in the studio, harnessing the tornado-like energy that comes across on stage.

“Our fans have said that the energy of our live show hasn’t translated onto our previous recordings,” states Mel and Rich. “They are going to notice a different energy level on this record because of how Paul and Sean worked with us.”

SIRSY delivers hook-drenched, resonating melodies and clever, honest lyrics, writing songs that run the gamut from wildly joyful to utterly heartbreaking. Known for singing and playing drums, while standing, and handling bass (on a keyboard, played with a drumstick), Mel is also known to throw in a flute solo. Her manic energy is grounded by Rich’s solid, yet seething, guitar playing. He also performs bass with a keyboard at his feet. Together, they create a dynamically full sound that resonates like a five piece band. Mel is endorsed by Vater Percussion and has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine.

Normally headliners, SIRSY has shared the stage with and appeared as special guests of artists such as Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Maroon 5, Train, RaRaRiot, Boys Like Girls, Third Eye Blind, Lifehouse, Blues Traveler, and Cheap Trick.

SIRSY’s latest release, “Coming Into Frame”, will drop later this spring, and the duo is mounting a nationwide tour in support of the album. Mel and Rich are stepping out of their east coast/mid-west comfort zone and will be performing in the south and on the west coast for this tour. For more information and tour dates, please visit www.sirsy.com.

SIRSY – “Coming Into Frame” Tour 2013

03/01/13          Greenville, SC                        The Bohemian Café  at 10:00 PM
03/02/13          Savannah, GA                        World of Beer at 9:00 PM
03/07/13          Lake Mary, FL                        World of Beer (Lake Mary) at 9:00 PM
03/08/ 13         Orlando, FL                             World of Beer (Dr. Phillips) at 9:00 PM
03/09/13          Fort Myers, FL                        World of Beer (Fort Myers) at 8:00 PM
03/10/13          Ft. Lauderdale                         New Moon (Wilton Manors) at 8:00 PM
03/15/13          Tampa, FL                              World of Beer (Tampa Palms) at 9:00 PM
03/16/13          Tampa, FL                              World of Beer (Carrollwood) at 9:00 PM
03/17/13          Sarasota, FL                          Cock & Bull at 8:00 PM
03/20/13          Charleston, SC                       The Sparrow at 8:00 PM
03/21/13          Augusta, GA                           Sky City at 9:00 PM
03/22/13          Savannah, GA                        World of Beer at 9:00 PM
03/23/13          Jacksonville, FL                      AJ’s Bar and Grill at 10:00 PM
03/24/13          Birmingham, AL                     The Nick at 8:00 PM
03/25/13          Atlanta, GA                            Smith's Olde Bar at 8:00 PM
03/27/13          Durham, NC                           Motorco Music Hall at 9:00 PM
03/28/13          Charlotte, NC                         Queen City Q at 7:00 PM
03/29/13          Roanoke, VA                          Blues BBQ Co. at 10:00 PM
03/30/13          Washington, DC                     9th and Beats at 8:00 PM
04/04/13          Elmira, NY                              Brady’s Pub at 10:00 PM
04/05/13          Corning, NY                            The Glory Hole at 10:00 PM
04/06/13          Saratoga Springs, NY             Putnam Den 8PM
04/11/13          Binghampton, NY                   McGirk's Irish Pub at 8:30 PM
04/12/13          Manchester, VT                      The Perfect Wife at 10:00 PM
04/13/13          Newbury, NH                          Double Diamond Café & Tavern at 9:00 PM
04/18/13          New York, NY                         The Bitter End at 9:00 PM
05/03/13          Arlington, TX                           World of Beer at 9:00 PM
05/04/13          Dallas, TX                               World of Beer at 9:00 PM
05/05/13          Houston, TX                            McGonigel’s Mucky Duck at 6:00 PM
06/15/13          Central Square, NY                Jake’s Grub & Grog at 10:00 PM
12/14/13          Pittsfield, MA                           Flavours at 10:00 PM

Three lucky winners will be selected on Thursday, May 9, 2013 to receive two free passes each to see the re-release of ROCKSHOW, the film chronicling Paul McCartney and Wings' legendary "Wings Across America" concert tour of 1975-76, a the theatre nearest them. ROCKSHOW will begin showing in the U.S. on Thursday, May 16, 2013. This cinematic concert event will include a new and exclusive 12-minute interview by Paul McCartney.It is a must see for McCartney fans!For ticket information and a list of theatres and show dates in your area, please visit www.rockshowonscreen.comYou must enter online via the official Facebook app:http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/319728 No purchase neccessary. Valid only in the U.S.  Must be 18 or older to enter.

Shauna Case is one of the stars of Nick Cannon's sketch comedy show, Incredible Crew, on Cartoon Network, but the young performer and rising star has been dancing and singing for far longer. The fifteen year-old performer began singing in the theatre in her hometown of Erie, PA, and dipped her toes into acting when her family moved to Los Angeles three years ago. Unwilling to let acting or dancing take focus over her singing, she began working with Billboard Award-winning and Grammy-nominated producer Eddie Galan on a five-track EP - "Some Kind of Fairytale."

Shauna's music is country-infused pop, similar to the music of her idols, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. The title track and first single, "Some Kind of Fairytale," which is also Shauna's first music video, is a catchy 'perfect-for-summer' track. The song is somewhat autobiographical, following a girl who leaves a small town to chase her dreams in the big city. Shauna co-wrote this song with Eddie and Adia Haynie.

"I tried to have a hand in most of the songs," shares Shauna. "I wanted to make sure I felt connected to each track. My goal is to tell stories and connect with my fans. With 'Some Kind of Fairytale' I really want people to think about making their dreams come true."

Shauna is not looking for the easiest way to the top. Building a community on her social media sites through grass-roots efforts, Shauna's success has come to her organically. It is the only way to inspire others to work hard to achieve their dreams, and that is more important to her than being an overnight sensation.

"It is very important to me to be true to who I am," says Shauna. "Hard work is necessary to achieve your goals. It's not a bad thing."

Shauna's desire to inspire others has also led her to become a Celebrity Ambassador for SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), a member of the National Council on Suicide Prevention. She knows first hand what it is like to live with a family member who battles depression. By joining SAVE, Shauna hopes to help others find the resources they need for themselves or their loved ones, as well as to share a message of hope.

Shauna Case's self-titled EP will be available on i-Tunes and other online retailers on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

Avid Beatles fans have been blaming Yoko Ono for the break-up of the Beatles for over 40 years. In a surprise gesture, Paul McCartney has come to her defense, stating that she did not cause the break-up, during an interview with Sir David Frost that will air later this year on Al Jazeera English Television. "She certainly didn't break the group up," the 70-year-old rock-star will be seen telling Sir David Frost in an interview to be broadcast next month."I don't think you can blame her for anything," he says, claiming John Lennon was "definitely going to leave".Read more about this revelation from the interview posted to the BBC site:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20114831Paul McCartney can  been seen on the big screen as his concert film documentary, ROCKSHOW, which features McCartney and Wings during their 1975-1976 “Wings Across America” tour is shown in theatres for the first time in 33 years. Screenings begin on Thursday, May 16 at theatres nationwide.

SpectiCast is pleased to announce the theatrical release of The Rolling Stones ‘Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live’ premiering worldwide (excluding the UK, Canada, and Japan) on 6 November 2013. ‘Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live’ chronicles The Rolling Stones’ historic and triumphant return to London’s Hyde Park with a 2-hour live concert film.In July 2013, over 100,000 ecstatic fans packed into Hyde Park for two spectacular outdoor concerts to see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood do what they do best. Augmenting the line-up were long-term live touring band members Lisa Fischer, Darryl Jones, Chuck Leavell, Bernard Fowler, Bobby Keys and Tim Ries, who all added their inimitable flair and finesse. The Stones delivered a five star performance that had both fans and critics singing their praises. The Stones packed in hit after hit such as, Satisfaction, Start Me Up, Brown Sugar, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Miss You, It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, Gimme Shelter, Doom and Gloom and Sympathy for the Devil.  Former guitarist Mick Taylor, whose live debut with the Stones took place at the original 1969 Hyde Park concert – joined the band on stage to guest on the bluesy ‘Midnight Rambler’ and on closing track ‘Satisfaction’ “We are once again excited to be working with Eagle Rock Entertainment and I believe that Rolling Stones ‘Sweet Summer Sun: Hyde Park Live’ will be one of the biggest Event Cinema programs of the season, says Mark Rupp, Co-Founder and President of SpectiCast. “The energy and excitement of this high-quality concert film is sure to draw music fans across the globe.”From the moment The Rolling Stones stepped out onto the stage each night, through to the dazzling firework and pyrotechnic display that heralded the end of the concert, fans old and new were treated to non-stop, hit after hit performances, which took them through the Stones’ huge back catalogue.Keith Richards wowed the crowds by weaving his charismatic guitar licks with Ronnie Wood’s immense solos.  Mick Jagger was on spectacular form, and his boundless energy on stage matched by a number of stunning outfit changes, and Charlie Watts the unflappable heartbeat of the band, driving the band on through the set.Mick Jagger said: “It was a great gig…It was beautiful with the sun going down over Hyde Park. I can’t think of a better way celebrate the Rolling Stones' 50 than doing it on our home patch in front of 100,000 people on a glorious summer night…enjoy it… we certainly did."Keith Richards commented: “Coming back to Hyde Park was like a full circle being drawn, and the band were in top form. We thought what could be more appropriate than having a great summer in London!”The Rolling Stones ‘Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live’ is the perfect way for concert-goers to relive their favourite memories from the gigs, and for all fans to see the band back where they truly belong: live on the stage in their hometown. ABOUT THE FILM:Captured live at Hyde Park, London in July 6 and 13, 2013Available beginning Wednesday, November 6, 2013Running Time: 118 minutesTreat as PG Tracklisting:1.   “Start Me Up”2.   “It’s Only Rock 'n' Roll”3.   “Street Fighting Man”4.   “Ruby Tuesday”5.   “Doom and Gloom”6.   “Honky Tonk Women”7.   “You Got The Silver”8.   “Happy”9.   “Miss You”10. “Midnight Rambler”11. “Gimme Shelter”12. “Jumpin' Jack Flash”13. “Sympathy For The Devil”14. “Brown Sugar”15. “You Can't Always Get What You Want”16. “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction”

Muse - Live at Rome Olympic Stadium is the first concert film ever to be presented in 4K, a format soon to be adopted by Hollywood as standard for all blockbuster films. Now becoming widely known as Ultra High Definition, 4K means more pixels - to be precise 8.8 million of them - bursting off the screen in every frame, 4 times more than we’re used to seeing in the cinema.For fans of the band, more pixels mean an unrivalled opportunity to experience the full visual spectrum of their Rome stadium show shot in July this year. The Ultra High Definition format gives the cinema audience astonishing detail combining jaw-dropping shots of the Stadio Olimpico with views from 'spider' cameras darting above the surging crowd and on stage close-ups that expose the musical mastery and showmanship of the trio.On 5th November 2013, 20 cinemas in 20 cities worldwide will host a special advance screening of Muse – Live at Rome Olympic Stadium exclusively in 4K. The unique screenings will start in Sydney and finish in Los Angeles, taking in other capital cities throughout the day including Tokyo, Paris, London and Rio.Following the advance screenings, the film will be released in over 700 cinemas in 40 countries for limited screenings from 6th November.For an exclusive preview of the cinema trailer along with a full list of cinemas with links to buy tickets visit: http://film.muse.muWhere 4K is not available the film will be shown in 2K High Definition.Muse said, “This is the biggest tour we’ve done in terms of scale and production value and it’s definitely the show we’re most proud of so we’re really excited to be able to release it as the first ever ultra high definition concert film. It captures an extraordinary amount of detail and not just everything we’re doing - the fans, even those at the back, the set, the actors and the incredible atmosphere on a very special night in Rome. We can promise our fans, whether they managed to come to the live shows or not, an entirely new Muse concert experience.”

The world's most iconic reggae band The Wailers just announced new U.S. tour dates to celebrate the 30^th anniversary and recent top 5 ranking on the Billboard Top 200 charts of the rerelease of their renowned 1984 album LEGEND. 

The emblematic reggae group will be performing the album in its entirety throughout their tour.

Having spent the last several decades touring the world and spreading the message of reggae far outside its Jamaican birthplace, The Wailers are now celebrating the 30th anniversary of LEGEND Named by Time Magazine as the "Best Album of the 20th Century" and #46 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, LEGEND is also the best-selling reggae album of all time, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide. 

"LEGEND is a sure example of how music that moves people will always stand up to the test of time," said lead singer Dwayne 'Danglin' Anglin.  “We honor the songs on LEGEND to spread the message of Rastafari across the globe on our musical journey."

Just recently, LEGEND jumped to the number 5 spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart, making it the first time the album has reached the top 10 since its initial release thirty years ago. 

Aston 'Family Man' Barrett laughs and says "It only took 30 years.  My life with The Wailers has been an odyssey. To be in the top ten is hard for me to even imagine. We’ve come so far.  Sharing this music with so many people around the world was my last promise to Bob and here we are."

Consistently touring for the past 40 years, The Wailers have worked tirelessly to keep the legacy of Bob Marley alive. They are the most successful reggae group in history, whose indelible mark on modern music can be measured in the sale of over 250 million of their albums worldwide and an estimated 25 million people across the globe who have seen them perform live.  After touring in South America, Russia, Middle East, and Europe, The Wailers are eager to bring their good vibrations to festivals and venues across the country this fall.

Formed in the late sixties, The Wailers have created an extraordinary body of work that today can be heard in every corner of the world.  Original members included Bob Marley and his vocal partners Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, alongside the ground-breaking rhythm section of the Barrett brothers, Carlton on drums and Aston “Family Man” on bass. Today, Aston leads the band as it continues its worldwide campaign to promote peace, love and equality through the message of reggae and Rastafari.

The Wailers Tour Dates

*More dates are being added daily