Fans of early Blues music are in for a rare treat with Rory Block – A Woman’s Soul – A Tribute to Bessie Smith released on the Stony Plain Records label. For her latest release, multi-award-winning Blues singer/songwriter/musician Rory Block pays tribute to the legendary Blues singer, Bessie Smith known as the Empress of the Blues, with songs from the 1920s and 1930s. For this 10-track release, its all Rory Block, with no outside distractions and the result is something …
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The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held annually in Greenwich, Connecticut is a 4-day renowned festival of films that takes place at the beginning of June. Celebrating its fourth anniversary in 2018, the female-founded festival brought an incredible selection of 49 films, panel discussions, Q & A with cast and crews of the films, its prestigious Changemaker Gala honoring actress and activist Ashley Judd and Duncan Edwards, Waterside School Executive Director, Opening Night Party with a performance by Ms. Lauryn …
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Love to eat seafood but are afraid of cooking it at home? Joe Knows Fish – Taking The Intimidation Out of Cooking Seafood by Joe Gurrera is the perfect cookbook to guide you from purchasing, prepping, and preparing. Passionate about seafood, Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella Fine Foods shares his knowledge in an approachable, humorous style with recipes that include step-by-step instructions and before and after inspiring photos that will have you cooking seafood with confidence and ease. Joe Gurerra …
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Fashionable Westport, Connecticut just got even more fashionable with Chef Brian Lewis’ new restaurant, OKO, housed in the former Vigilant Firehouse. Cool industrial chic, clean lines, exposed brick and two large arched windows overlooking Wilton Road give the restaurant an airy yet intimate ambience to complement Chef Brian Lewis’ Japanese-inspired menu. Attractive presentations followed by inspired palate-pleasing combinations make the dining experience most memorable. Attention to detail from the front-of-the-house staff complement the seamless efforts from the open kitchen. Bon …
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Flyin’ West by Pearl Cleage is a masterful triumph of a play at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. Artfully directed by Seret Scott, the exceptionally talented cast of Brittany Bradford, Michael Chenevert, Nikiya Mathis, Edward O’Blenis, Brenda Pressley, and Keona Welch provide memorable portrayals of the multi-layered characters to complement playwright Pearl Cleage’s inspired storytelling. Bravo! The play runs until June 16,2018.
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Singer, Songwriter, Blues Rocker Dana Fuchs has a killer new album out, Love Lives On, released on her own record label, Get Along Records. The 13-track release is Dana Fuchs at her best, a heady mix of songs that hit you hard, songs that caress and give you hope, and emotionally charged lyrics that will leave you crying, laughing, and hitting the replay button to relive the magic of Dana Fuchs – Love Lives On.
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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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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 …
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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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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.