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 Dedicated Blues fans, Luxury Experience has followed the multi-talented singer, songwriter, Blues Rocker Dana Fuchs' career since 2011, and with each year, each tour, and each subsequent album, Dana Fuchs just keeps getting better, or as Dana said, "It's not how you start, it's how you end." Dana Fuchs and her band rocked The Warehouse at FTC in Fairfield, Connecticut, the first night of her new album Love Lives On release tour. As always, Dana Fuchs and her band gave as good as it gets enchanting long-time fans and making new ones. |
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 Dada Masilo's reimagined version of Giselle was a brilliant triumph of a success at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Award-winning South African choreographer and dancer Dada Masilo and The Dance Factory gave a modern, contemporary dance twist to the classic ballet, resulting in a deeper, richer, more intense and powerful interpretation to the theme of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. Bravo! |
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 The Queen of Blues Rock Dana Fuchs took time to speak with Luxury Experience about her new release, Love Lives On, her own record label, Get Along Records, and life in general. Since her debut album in 2003, Dana Fuchs keeps on growing as an artist and always keeps audiences and listeners delightfully surprised. |
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 Brazilian Jazz pianist, composer Ricardo Bacelar brings exciting rhythms and a host of talented musicians to his latest project, Ricardo Bacelar - Sebastiana. This sumptuous 15-track release brings together the creative talent of Brazilian, American, Venezuelan, Cuban, Columbian, and Argentine musicians and singers to create a release that is as tasty and satisfying as a bowl of Brazilian feijoada with its delicious mélange of instrumental compositions, and songs sung in English and in Portuguese. |
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 We attended the Ecstatic Music Festival® presented by Kaufman Music Center, where we had the pleasure of experiencing two musical works, Clockworks & Songs of Mourning, the fourth in a series of nine programs. The works featured the avant-garde/modern Jazz and pop music of Patrick Zimmerli, Ethan Iverson, Chris Tordini, John Hollenbeck, Carla Kihledst and Jeremy Flower. The Ecstatic Music Festival® is a series of 9 concerts from January 27 until April 26, 2018. |
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 The Moscow Festival Ballet in Giselle at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University "where creativity and culture come to life" in Fairfield, Connecticut was a spectacular evening of classic ballet. Giselle was first performed in 1841 by the Ballet de Théâtre de l'Académie de Musique, and the Moscow Festival Ballet provided a gorgeous, classic interpretation of one of ballet's finest dances. |
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 Blues Rocker singer songwriter musician Ally Venable shows a maturity and talent beyond her nineteen years writing all of the music for her 10-track release, Ally Venable Band - Puppet Show released on the Connor Ray Music label. Joined by band members Elijah Owings on drums, and Bobby Wallace on bass, and special guests Gary Hoey, Lance Lopez, Eric Steckel, and Steve Krase, the release is outstanding and makes the Ally Venable Band one to watch. |
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 Mike Zito - First Class Life released on the Ruf Records label is a masterful release for Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist Mike Zito .Joined by Lewis Stephens, Matthew Johnson, Terry Dry, and Bernard Allison, the 11-track release showcases Mike Zito's rich story telling lyrics, the talent of the musicians, and has enough chops to keep you repeatedly hitting the replay button. The release hits stores on May11, 2018. |
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Destinations
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 Every spring we eagerly look forward to attending The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York as a celebration of the season. For 2018, The Orchid Show, an annual tradition at the New York Botanical Garden for the past 16 years, features Belgian Floral Artist Daniel Ost, who has created spectacular large-scale installations that are a feast for the senses. The Orchid Show 2018 runs until April 22, 2018. |
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Fashion Scene
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 Designer David Shamouelian rocked the runway with his Romeo + Juliet Couture Fall Winter 2018 Collection presented by Style Fashion Week at the stylish Cipriani 42nd Street® in New York City. Founded in 1999, Romeo + Juliet Couture focuses on contemporary, trendy clothing for women who want quality with a chic and sexy edginess and attitude and has long been favored by chic celebrities. For his Fall Winter 2018 collection Designer David Shamouelian took inspiration from the 1970s to create standout fun pieces. Luxury Experience brings you the exciting industry insider experience of being at the show in advance of what will be in the stores. |
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 Here come the brides! Once again, Designer Carmen Marc Valvo excited the imagination with his stunning Carmen Marc Valvo Bridal Fall Winter 2018 collection. Luxury Experience is pleased to provide you with the experience of being at the Carmen Marc Valvo New York Runway Show presented by Style Fashion Week at Cipriani 42nd Street® in New York City in February 2018, by showing you some of the exceptional collection highlights. |
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 With his latest release, Mud Morganfield - They Call Me Mud released in March 2018 on the Severn Records label, Mud Morganfield, son of the late Blues master Muddy Waters, proves the apple did not fall far from the talent tree, as a singer, songwriter, and Blues musician, with 12 exceptional tracks that will make Blues fans want to pick up a copy a give it several listens. |
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 The Paul Taylor Dance Company opened the exciting 2018 - 2019 season at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and proved why Iconic American choreographer Paul Taylor stands head and shoulders among dance giants. He continues to establish his mettle by focusing on exploring new mediums in modern dance with outstanding delivery winning many prestigious awards along the way. |
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 Jazz composer, arranger, band leader, saxophonist Benny Golson and his Quartet consisting of Emmet Cohen on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Alvester Green on drums created a memorable evening of instrumental Jazz at Jazz Standard in New York, New York. |
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Restaurants
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 The restaurant Il Gattopardo is located mere steps away from luxurious shopping on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and around the corner from the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), but its culinary focus takes its fine dining clientele to Southern Italy with its delectable menu and attentive service. Owned by Gianfranco and Paula Sorrentino and Chef Partner Vito Gnazzo, Il Gattopardo is a delicious find in a city renowned for its restaurants. |
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Liquor Cabinet
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 When New York State passed the Farm Distillery Act in 2008, the Catskills got another reason to celebrate when the Catskill Distilling Company opened its doors in 2010 in Bethel, New York, and if the name Bethel seems familiar, it was the home of the iconic 1969 Woodstock festival. We took a drive to the Catskill Distilling Company to take a tour and taste their award-winning product line of The Most Righteous New York State Bourbon Whiskey, Catskill Straight Rye Whiskey, Fearless Straight Wheat Whiskey, The One And Only Buckwheat, Wicked White Whiskey, Curious Gin, Peace Vodka, and Bosco Monte Vecchio Grappa.
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