Flipping through the CMJ guide, it’s often hard to decide who to see perform. Sometimes you have to rely on recommendations from fellow CMJ attendees and sometimes you just have to go on a gut feeling that the show is going to be awesome. There are also times when a name jumps out at you that you can’t resist! For me, that name was Nikki Jean.
As bloggers go Perez Hilton is one of the most notorious. Often recognized for his sharp tongue and take no prisoners approached to gossip he is more often seen as a social pariah than a patron saint. Though many may not know of his softer side thousands witnessed first hand the extent of his reach, as he pulled together an amazing charity event in NYC’s Hammerstein ballroom. The evening aptly titled “One Night in NYC” is a partnership with Hilton and the GLSEN to raise awareness and raise funds to help prevent bullying in schools. The concert sponsored by OpenSky, Music Choice’s SWRV TV, Brita FilterForGood Music Project, SOUL by Ludacris, popchips, ZICO: Pure Coconut Water, TY KU, UV Vodka, Asahi Beer, and BlogAds featured an amazing line up of talented musicians.
Just arrived at Radio City Music Hall for Janet Jackson’s SOLD OUT concert!
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Music World/Columbia Records announce the upcoming release of Beyonce‘s I AM…WORLD TOUR, a full-length concert film DVD filmed during the artist’s record-breaking international concert tour.
The Hennessy Artistry Tour ended is 2010 5 city tour in NYC last night. The soiree/concert was held in lower Manhattan’s Cipriani, a major destination for high end celebrity functions. Smoke machines and lighting effects added to the air of mystery as everyone milled around the expansive ballroom waiting for the show to start.
Before attending a N*E*R*D show for the first time, there are a few tips at surviving their extreme energetic show:
In the middle of a heatwave, nothing could turn music lovers away from Central Park on a Saturday afternoon. Young and old gathered to enjoy as SummerStage and Giant StepRaphael Saadiq presented the music of headliner singer/songwriter/producer.
