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High Fashion And A Night To Remember At 2019 Nashville Symphony Fashion Show

By on May 23, 2019 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

Photo credit: Michael Jenkins

If you’re looking for a night filled with super-chic fashion and the metropolis’s most eccentric and elegent art supporters, look no further than the Nashville Symphony Fashion Show 2019.  

This year was the 10th anniversary and boasted Carolina Herrera’s fall collection, Presented by Gus Mayer with a special appearance by Creative Director Wes Gordon. The show featured country entertainer Lauren Alaina with ticket proceeds supporting the Nashville Symphony’s artistic, educational, and community programming.

There was a the VIP party held upstairs with a step & repeat.  Downstairs on the side patios featured open bars and live music.

The crowd was dressed to the nines, I myself wore a black, velvet and sheer sparkle-studded Johnathan Kayne jumpsuit.

The CH collection was an an obvious omauge to 60s mod and a true testament to the multifaceted woman. The runway was directly in the middle of the glowing symphony hall and was constantly being splashed with bright falling orange or magenta chefon and electric blue died furs.

Sammi Moore stunned in a long black, button down, taffeta-dress complete with pockets. The newest Victoria Secret model, Sofie Rovenstine, displayed her signature smile, Carolina Horerra’s fun choice of brightly printed silks and bellowing sleeves. Sheridan walked in a fitted black suit with a surprise peekaboo cutout in back.

CH brought in embroidered leather, high necklines, and high hemlines, some doused in rhinestones and all paired perfectly with the hero of the night… the Manolo flat.  Big cheers Bobbi Jo Hemmen and the team at Gus Mayer for creating a vision on the runway that encapsulated what women desire… easy-beauty and comfortable-freedom.

Shoutout to Codigo 1530 for making the yummiest Tequila refreshments for the pregame and the killer after party.

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TPAC Reveals Their Exciting Upcoming Broadway Season For 2019-2020

By on April 24, 2019 in Music, Special Events

TPAC has an exciting year ahead as they say goodbye to their beloved Kathleen O’Brien in July and welcome new President and Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Turner in May.  But the shift in the organization didn’t lend to skipping any beats with this year’s lineup.  

“Dear Evan Hansen” opens up the year with its 6 Tony winning story line of a high-schooler who tries to fit in by telling a few fibs. We are all Evan Hansen.  “Once on this Island” is a super-dreamy, Tony winning for “best revival” musical about a girl who risks everything for freedom and love.  #girlpower.  Nickelodeon sweeps in with what the New York Times calls “Brilliant” theatrical innovation of “Spongebob the Musical”.  “Cats” and “My Fair Lady” both have gotten total overhauls with new music and set design! The Blue Man Group is a nice addition of constant sensory stimulation. And this year marks the 50th Anniversary of “Jesus Christ SuperStar”.  “The Color Purple” , a tony winner for Best Revival has been hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” by the Hollywood Reporter and will no doubt be on the top of my list.  

TPAC and Jimmy Buffett want you to set your mind to Island time in what USA Today calls “a little slice of paradise”.  Then, Boom! Donna Summer drops the “Donna Summer Musical” on Nashville with more than 20 classic hits.  “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is a new musical that has a couple of sweet surprises, as the classic candy man mixes it up with new visuals.  Finally, the piece de resistance’ is the story of a West Indies immigrant who became the right hand man of George Washington in the revolutionary war to become a father of our Nation in “Hamilton”.

TPAC also provides intimate and nonmusical alternatives by the impressive and acclaimed Nashville Repertory Theater to satisfy all (mostly) family friendly, performing art needs.

To find out about dates and tickets, go to www.tpac.org.

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Dan Rather Talks About New Season Of “The Big Interview”, New Documentary And Book

By on April 20, 2019 in Music, The Latest

Photo credit: Stewart Volland

It’s a rare treat to interview a seasoned professional such as Dan Rather.  His voice was a rich and lovely caramel tone putting all who listened at comfort and ease.  We understand why some of the biggest stars in entertainment history talk to him in the second season of (Mark Cuban’s Show) “The Big Interview”.

A few favorite quotes from Dan on his star-studded lineup include:  Steve Perry “was… introspective” Ringo Starr, “always looked you in the eye” Cindy Lauper “naturally curious” let the lighting guys know how to handle a bounce, and Jack White, was “so smart” a fact Nashville already long-knows. Rather said Rob Reiner “exercises out of bed in the morning” and he didn’t want Sammy Hagar’s interview to end. (We’re still wondering if Sammy’s has subtitles?) FOCUS on the 615 couldn’t resist asking Dan’s country-legend wish list, at which point he listed Alan, Garth, Miranda, Tim and Zac Brown. (list alphabetized by FOCUS)

In closing, Dan, in his Dan Rather-voice says, “I was a working reporter that got lucky”.  About to turn 88 in October, he felt “dumb as a rock at times, but so grateful to do what I love.” He also went on to say that he’s “concerned about who we are becoming and the threat of nuclear annihilation. If we stay straight and focus on what unites us, we will be all right…. We need to work at it.  It may be a valley in history but we will come out the other end steady.” Doesn’t sound dumb to FOCUS on 615.  

The season premiere of “The Big Interview” featuring Steve Perry in this episode aired Tuesday, April 16 @ 8/7 Central and repeats throughout each week on AXS TV.  Check local listings for repeat airings.  New episodes every Tuesday @ 8/7 Central on AXS TV.   

Be looking for his next documentary, “Human Nature” and new book, “What Unites Us” within the year!

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Cirque Du Soleil Brings Their Newest Production, Corteo, To Nashville

By on July 27, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

Imagine being submerged in the world’s largest live production, where immaculate, colorfully-adorned acrobats who also serve as revolving stage builders propel theatrical, musically-driven storylines to the next level of imagination.  Sound like another world to you?

In Cirque Du Soliel’s newest production, Corteo, the “Get Carried Away With Life” the storyline begins with an old man, who happens to be a clown, singing about a dream of his death and all of the magical excitement that ensues there after. He regales the onlookers, in Italian, with memories of his childhood, where tiny gymnasts unapologetically somersault and twirl on spinning beds, center stage.

His wonder years were expressed by beautiful ladies gliding through the air, dangling from crystal chandeliers, with no safety net or straps, 30 feet above the seated participants. At one point a tiny woman emerged, harnessed onto 4, 12 ft. tall helium-balloons as she gently hovered over the audience, touching down to let the onlookers gently lift her back to the stage.

It’s easy to see why Cirque Du Soleil, for all intents and purposes, is the contemporary circus for the childlike mind who happens to be an adult… or is it the other way around? CDS aligns Olympic quality skill with world-renowned, visually-stunning performances that are sure to wow any person willing to open their mind enough to the experience.

Corteo is only in town through July 29th.  Tickets are selling out fast.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com to purchase yours today!

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Stars For Second Harvest 2018

By on June 13, 2018 in Music, Special Events, The Latest

Every year the Second Harvest Food Bank along with Big Loud Records puts on a show, “Stars for Second Harvest”, at the Ryman auditorium.  This year did not disappoint. The event was emceed by hit writer, Craig Wiseman, founder of Big Loud Records, who began the night with an amazing round of number one tunesmiths.  

After the round of “Redneck”, “Before He Cheats” and all the other chart toppers, our ears were treated to the lovely Jillian Jaqueline.  You may know Jillian by her debut single, “Reasons” and hit “God Bless This Mess”.

The always-engaging Jake Owen rocked our faces off and brought down the house with “I Was Jack, You Were Diane”. 

But, the one to watch is eleven-year-old Mason Ramsey and his incredible, pint-sized yodeling and guitar performance.  Be sure to catch his totally cute single “Famous”.  This child sensation appeared on Ellen and is slated to be everywhere in 2019.

The roster for the evening coupled with the venue made this year’s “Stars for Second Harvest” the perfect kickoff for the CMA Music Festival.

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Scotty McCreery Celebrates #1 For “Five More Minutes”

By on May 27, 2018 in Music, Special Events

(L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Triple Tiger’s Norbert Nix, ASCAP songwriter Frank Rogers, Scotty McCreery, BMI songwriter Monty Criswell, Spirit Music’s Billy Lynn and BMI’s Bradley Collins. (Photo: Steve Lowry)

Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell are the trio of collaborators on Scotty’s new, independently released #1 hit, “Five More Minutes”.  The writing session took place over three years ago, just after the death of Scotty’s Grandfather.  

“Its probably my favorite song,” Scotty told reporters attending his number one party at the Nashville CMA headquarters. “Its so personal, yet universal because so many can relate to the message”.  

When asked what Scotty would say to his grandfather if he had 5 more minutes with him, McCreery answered,  “At this point in my life I think I’d ask him advice as far as being a husband.” Scotty’s grandfather and grandmother had a “long and happy” 58 years of marriage.  Grandpa was said to not want to trade up his double bed for a king because “he’d be further away from grandma and he didn’t want that.”

Scotty ‘s long time sweetheart, Gabi Dugal was close by as he lovingly doted over marrying his best friend, “She knows everything about me.”  He plans on singing to her at the wedding but is not sure on the song selection as of late. Maybe he needs 5 more minutes to think about it.

In addition, Scotty McCreery was surprised onstage during the presentations from BMI and ASCAP with the news that “Five More Minutes” had also been certified platinum by the RIAA.

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