Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Grammy Special Merit Awards recipients announced

The Recording Academy® (www.grammy.com ) announced its Special Merit Awards recipients today, and this year's selections are: Allman Brothers Band, Glen Campbell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, George Jones, the Memphis Horns, Diana Ross and Gil Scott-Heron as Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; Dave Bartholomew, Steve Jobs and Rudy Van Gelder as Trustees Award honorees; and Celemony and Roger Nichols as Technical GRAMMY Award® honorees. The special invitation-only ceremony will be held during GRAMMY® Week on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, and a formal acknowledgment will be made during the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast, which will be held at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, and broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization's social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/thegrammys , a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys , and a YouTube channel subscriber at www.youtube.com/thegrammys.



"This year's honorees offer a variety of brilliance, contributions and lasting impressions on our culture," said President/CEO of The Recording Academy Neil Portnow. "It is an honor to recognize such a diverse group of individuals whose talents and achievements have had an indelible impact on our industry."



The Lifetime Achievement Award honors performers who have made contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording while the Trustees Award recognizes such contributions in areas other than performance. Both awards are determined by vote of The Recording Academy's National Board of Trustees. Technical GRAMMY Award recipients are determined by vote of The Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing Advisory Council and Chapter Committees as well as The Academy's Trustees. The award is presented to individuals and companies who have made contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field.



About the Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees:

As pioneers of Southern rock, the Allman Brothers Band created a unique sound blending elements of blues, country, jazz and rock. Known for their outstanding improvisational and jam-style shows, the band's breakthrough album, 1971's At Fillmore East, is a definitive live concert recording. The band has achieved artistic and commercial success with hits such as "Whipping Post," "Ramblin' Man" and "Jessica," the latter having earned them a 1995 GRAMMY for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. In 1995 the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.



During his 50-plus years in show business, five-time GRAMMY winner Glen Campbell has released more than 70 albums. In 1967 he won GRAMMYs in both country and pop categories for his hits "Gentle On My Mind" and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," respectively. Campbell has three recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame and has also been inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the famed Wrecking Crew, Los Angeles' group of top studio musicians in the '60s. In 2011 he released his farewell album, Ghost On The Canvas, which featured collaborations with Jakob Dylan, Chris Isaak and Billy Corgan, among others.



Widely known as the composer of the GRAMMY-winning "The Girl From Ipanema," arranger, singer and pianist/guitarist Antonio Carlos Jobim* was influential in the creation of the Brazilian bossa nova style and its international popularity. His songs and arrangements have been performed by numerous artists around the world. In 1995 he won a posthumous Best Latin Jazz Performance GRAMMY for his album Antonio Brasileiro.



Trumpeter Wayne Jackson and tenor saxophonist Andrew Love comprise one of the greatest and most recorded horn sections, the Memphis Horns. Early in their career, the duo appeared on nearly every Stax Records recording, helping the label define its sound. Known for their unique funk/soul style, the Musicians Hall of Fame inductees have appeared on recordings for artists such as Al Green, Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, and U2.



As one of the most prolific country artists in history, George Jones has had more than 150 hits over his half-century career. From honky tonk to country ballads, he has remained at the top of the charts with hits such as "White Lightning," "He Stopped Loving Her Today" and "Still Doin' Time." Jones is a two-time GRAMMY winner, Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. At 80 years old, he continues to tour, playing more than 60 shows each year.



In the 1960s Diana Ross led Motown act the Supremes, one of America's most successful vocal groups. In the 1970s, Ross began her solo career and had continued success with hits such as "Love Hangover," "Upside Down" and "Missing You." In her nearly 50 years in the entertainment business, she has sold more than 100 million albums and has received a number of accolades for her work, including a Golden Globe and Tony Award and has been a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. Ross recently toured the country with her More Today Than Yesterday tour and will continue touring into 2012.



With his unique fusion of jazz, blues and spoken word, Gil Scott-Heron*'s music influenced the creation of the rap genre. The first artist signed to Arista Records, his recordings such as "Johannesburg" and "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" were known for their sharp lyrics that commented on social and political issues. His songs also helped tell stories of African-Americans in the United States. Scott-Heron continued to record up until his death in 2011, releasing his most recent album, I'm New Here, in 2010.



About the Trustees Award Honorees:

Musician, bandleader, composer, and arranger Dave Bartholomew has had an illustrious career in music spanning genres such as big band, swing and rock and roll. Together with Fats Domino, he wrote more than 40 hits in the 1950s, including Billboard chart toppers "Goin' Home" and "Ain't That A Shame." He produced, wrote and arranged for a number of artists, including Elvis Presley, Rick Nelson and Chuck Berry — each of whom topped the charts with Bartholomew's songs. He has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Though semiretired, he continues to occasionally perform with the Dave Bartholomew Big Band at music festivals.



As former CEO and co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs* helped create products and technology that transformed the way we consume music, TV, movies, and books. A creative visionary, Jobs' innovations such as the iPod and its counterpart, the online iTunes store, revolutionized the industry and how music was distributed and purchased. In 2002 Apple Computer Inc. was a recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award for contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field. The company continues to lead the way with new technology and in-demand products such as the iPhone and iPad.



As one of music's greatest recording engineers, Rudy Van Gelder has recorded several thousand jazz sessions with artists including John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk among many others. His signature techniques give recordings a rich, natural tone and capture the sonic textures of each instrument. Van Gelder continues his more than half- century-long career freelancing on projects, including remastering the analog Blue Note label recordings he worked on decades ago.



About the Technical GRAMMY Recipients:

The German-based company Celemony was founded in 2000 by Peter Neubäcker, Dr. Hildegard Sourgens and Casrsten Gehle. The company specializes in the digital audio pitch-correction software known as Melodyne. The tool is used in studios to tune and manipulate audio signals, including a singer's vocals, or as an aid to the creation of backing vocals from an existing lead vocal. In 2008 Celemony debuted Direct Note Access, which allows independent manipulation of individual notes with chords and polyphonic recordings. The following year, Melodyne Editor won a Musikmesse International Press Award for Most Innovative Product.



Audio engineer Roger Nichols* worked with artists such as Plácido Domingo, Diana Ross, James Taylor, and Stevie Wonder. In the 1970s he began a decades-long relationship with Steely Dan, which earned him six GRAMMY Awards including an Album Of The Year award for his engineering work on 2000's Two Against Nature. He also earned a Best Musical Album For Children GRAMMY in 1997 for producing the John Denver album All Aboard! In addition to his work as an engineer, he was an innovator in creating new technology for audio tape preservation, mastering and digital synchronization. A pioneer in the technique of digital drum replacement, his Wendel sampling computer is a technology still common in music production today.





*Denotes posthumous.



Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on YouTube, Tumblr, Foursquare, GetGlue, and Instagram.

Imagination Movers coming to Long Beach March 17

Want to add some rock n’ roll excitement and entertainment to your family’s life? Then don’t miss the Imagination Movers’ Rock-O-Matic Tour 2012! coming to the Long Beach Terrace Theater on Saturday, March 17th. Performances will take place at 2PM and 5PM. The fun-filled shows are presented by Goldenvoice/AEG Live.



The Imagination Movers is the highest-rated and most popular live family act of the year, and the key to the Movers' appeal is their combination of danceable power pop songs with extremely catchy choruses and a knack for inspiring audience participation. Throw in a heaping helping of onstage silliness and you've got a recipe for a live musical event that will truly engage the entire family. It doesn't hurt that the Movers infuse their live shows with musical references to their many inspirations including U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys and all sorts of classic and modern artists.



The Imagination Movers began in 2003 as a rock band for kids in New Orleans and have grown into the stars of a hit television series seen in over 55 countries on the Disney Channel. The Movers are four friends who work together in the Idea Warehouse to solve problems through creativity and teamwork. Their friends Nina and Warehouse Mouse are there to help along the way as the Movers brainstorm ideas and explore the Warehouse's many magical rooms.



“What better way to inspire children and teach them about teamwork at a young age than through song,” said Dan Spellens, Director of Theaters & Entertainment for the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. "It is a pleasure to welcome a creative and talented show like Imagination Movers to the Terrace Theater," he concluded.



Tickets are now on sale. Ticket prices range from $20.00-$49.50. To charge by phone, please call TicketMaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center Main Box Office located at 300 E. Ocean Boulevard. The Box Office is open from 10AM to 6PM Monday through Friday and 12PM to 4PM on Saturday.

Peter Frampton in Long Beach March 14

Due to the 2011 success of the 35th Anniversary of Peter Frampton’s multi-platinum selling live album Frampton Comes Alive!, the tour has been extended into 2012. As part of the celebration Frampton will perform March 14 at the at the Long Beach Terrace Theater at 8:00 PM. This show is a production of Nederlander Concerts.



The three-hour show features a complete performance of Frampton Comes Alive! that the Montreal Gazette describes as “a highly-spirited and expertly-played recreation of the live album.” Frampton will also perform other highlights from his catalog, including his Grammy® Award-winning instrumental album and 2006’s Fingerprints.



In regard to the Frampton Comes Alive! tour, the Los Angeles Times says, “…the British virtuoso is still making sweet music” while the Santa Barbara Independent describes Frampton’s set as “pleasing those who came to hear the hits and impressing the musicians in the crowd with his still-smoking guitar chops.”



Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British teen band the Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His fifth solo album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive!, is one of the top-selling live records of all time.



“We are thrilled to welcome a music icon like Peter Frampton to Long Beach Terrace Theater,” said Dan Spellens, Director of Theaters & Entertainment for the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. “We warmly welcome this Nederlander event to the Long Beach Performing Arts Center,” he concluded.



Ticket prices range from $35-$70. To charge by phone, please call TicketMaster at (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center Main Box Office located at 300 E. Ocean Boulevard. The Box Office is open from 10:00AM to 6:00PM Monday through Friday and 12:00PM to 4:00PM on Saturday.

Glendale Pops concert Feb. 10

Friday, February 10th, 8 PM



Glendale Pops Orchestra Celebrates Valentine’s Day with This is Romance featuring Kenny Loggins with Pops Artistic Director and Conductor Matt Catingub

The Alex Theatre, Glendale

216 N. Brand Blvd

Glendale, CA 91203

$26-$80



The world-class Glendale Pops Orchestra’s returns to the historic Alex Theatre with “This is Romance”, their first 2012 performance. Led by Grammy Award winning artistic director and conductor Matt Catingub and with performances by music superstar Kenny Loggins, you won’t want to miss this evening inspired by love, music and romance.



The Glendale Pops Orchestra is managed and produced by Glendale Arts, a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to manage the Alex Theatre and coordinate resources for artists and other non-profit groups.



The ticket prices range from $26-$80. For more ticket information, please visit www.glendalepops.org , www.alextheatre.org or www.glendalearts.org

Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler in La Verne Jan. 24

Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler are coming to Mrs. Nelson's January 24 at 7 p.m.

Their new book is, The Future of Us. It's about two teenagers in 1996 who stumble on their Facebook profiles…fifteen years in the future. They have already sold the film rights to Warner Brothers, and gotten starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Booklist.

Jay is known for Thirteen Reasons Why.

Carolyn has written several books including Earth, My Butt and Other Round Things and Guyaholic.

Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop

La Verne

(909) 599-4558

www.mrsnelsons.com

Music on PBS SoCal Jan 1 and 6

Sunday, Jan. 1, 6 p.m. – “Great Performances: From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration” – PREMIERE

Legendary Julie Andrews hosts “Great Performances’” annual New Year’s celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, under the direction of guest conductor Mariss Jansons, at Vienna’s Musikverein.


Friday, Jan. 6, 9 p.m. – “Great Performances: LA Philharmonic Celebrates Gershwin”

Led by director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic performs an all-Gershwin repertoire which includes “An American in Paris,” “Rhapsody in Blue” and a solo performance of “Someone to Watch Over Me,” spotlighting the virtuoso jazz piano of special guest Herbie Hancock. Following this episode of “Great Performances,” Tavis Smiley interviews Dudamel for “Tavis Smiley Reports” at 10 p.m.


www.pbssocal.org

Spirit of Uganda in Pasadena Jan. 27

Spirit of Uganda will perform on Friday, January 27, at 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium.



Under the direction of Peter Kasule, Spirit of Uganda features 22 performers, ages 8 to 18, sharing the histories, legends and beliefs of East Africa and introducing some of the new and dynamic music and dance forms being created.



Ambassadors for Uganda’s 2.4 million orphans, these children personify the resilience and promise of Africa’s next generation as they promote awareness of Uganda’s dual crises of AIDS and civil war, and raise funds to support themselves and others in their homeland.



Tickets to this performance are priced at $26.00, $21.00, and $16.00; youth (high school age and younger): $10.00. Senior rush tickets will go on sale for $10.00, beginning one-half hour before the performance (subject to availability). Tickets can be purchased at the Caltech Ticket Office, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena.



Parking for Beckman Auditorium is located at 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena (south of Del Mar Boulevard). For further information, call the Caltech Ticket Office at (626) 395-4652.

www.events.caltech.edu

Rick Shea on tour with Mary McCaslin in January

Fri Jan 6th 8pm
Lou Curtiss Presents
Norrmal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Bl
San Diego Ca. 92116


Sat Jan 7th 7pm
The Folk Music Center
220 Yale Avenue
Claremont CA 91711
(909) 624-2928


Sun Jan 8th 7pm
McCabes
3101 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 828-4497

Mon Jan 9th
FolkScene with Roz Larman
(recorded for a later broadcast)

Wed Jan 18th 8pm
The Freight and Salvage

2020 Addison St
Berkeley Ca 94704
(510) 644-2020


Thu Jan 19th 7:30pm
The Palms Playhouse
13 Main St
Winters Ca. 95694
530 795-1825


Sun Jan 22nd 7pm
Don Quixotes International Music Hall
6275 Highway 9
Felton CA 95018
831- 603-2294

Bleeding Through to release sixth album

BLEEDING THROUGH is back with their 6th full length entitled "THE GREAT FIRE" which hits stores January 31st. Already at legacy status years ago, BT continues where they've always been: fast and heavy. Their no bullsh*t approach has always been appreciated by fans and critics. Never succumbing to trends or gimmicks, Bleeding Through will always be true to the underground metal scene.

Listen to "Faith in Fire" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LoxCwXMqqE


Track list:

1. The March
2. Faith In Fire
3. Goodbye To Death
4. Final Hours
5. Starving Vultures
6. Everything You love Is Gone
7. Walking Dead
8. The Devil And Self Doubt
9. Step Back In Line
10. Trail of Seclusion
11. Deaf Ears
12. One By One
13. Entrenched
14. Back To Life


http://www.facebook.com/BleedingThrough

http://www.facebook.com/RiseRecords

Palisades signs with Rise Records

New Jersey’s Palisades have signed with Rise Records. The band’s debut EP, I’m Not Dying Today, will be released on January 24, 2012.



Rise has posted “Immortal,” a new song off the forthcoming EP at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKQ6iLGItnY



I’m Not Dying Today is now available for pre-order at: http://new.merchnow.com/catalogs/palisades



Armed with a combination of post-hardcore and pop-punk influences, Palisades adds an entire new element of emotion to their rich, big sound. Strong, catchy choruses, along with aggressive melodic screaming are combined with more contemporary breakdowns, adding a very unique and distinct character to their music. I’m Not Dying Today was recorded at Chango Gridlock Studios in Orlando Florida. Watch for Palisades on tour throughout 2012.



www.facebook.com/WeArePalisades

www.facebook.com/riserecords