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ROCKET MORTGAGE FIELDHOUSE: A TOUR TO REMEMBER

October 24, 2019 — Leave a comment

The Cleveland Cavaliers made championship history after 50 long years! Now entering into 2019, things in Downtown, Cleveland will never be the same. Starting with the scene of the Rocket Mortgage Mortgage Fieldhouse, formally known as the “Q”-Quicken Loans Arena.

Thanks to Emma Brown for showing us her hospitality as she takes us on a virtual tour of the NEWLY built Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The inside includes new food and entertainment options. “It’s definitely alot more spacious, that’s for sure,” says Brown.

As the public enters, viewers will notice a longer atrium built like a club scene, the infamous Championship trophy and Legends Jersey Wall. And, if you are someone who loves visiting the venue for all events, such as basketball and hockey, concerts, and more you definitely do not want to miss the Members Only Club Suite, dynamic Budweiser Brew House and Overlook Bar. And, how about launching your very own party as you watch the game. Pretty cool!

Inside the arena, fans will also get a chance to charge their phones now right from their seats without having to get up, very convenient. Well I don’t want to give too much away, so take a look here for yourselves:

Daniel Caesar: WOW’s his crowd!

October 24, 2019 — Leave a comment
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                                                                  Photo by: Brian Wherry

  “You don’t know, babe                                                                                             When you hold me
  And kiss me slowly
  It’s the sweetest thing
 And it don’t change
 If I had it my way
 You would know that you are….”

The crowd sang in harmony as the Canadian soul and R&B singer, Daniel Caesar serenaded his audience at the House of Blues Cleveland on a Wednesday night. Fans went wild the entire night as they sang each melody including hits like, “Best Part,”Get You” and “Love Again.” Caesar’s music has been streamed millions of times as a successful independent artist. According to Rolling Stone, his first two EP’s were launched a year after each other, Praise Break in 2014 and Pilgrim’s Paradise in 2015. Later in 2017, the first debut album, Freudian was released. And his 2nd debut album, Case Study 01 released earlier this year in June. Not only is Caesar a singer, but an amazing songwriter who has managed to still thrive and reach the top of the Billboard charts leading him to a platinum status.

Caesar, an Ontario native, grew up with a gospel background which explains his powerful vocal range. His talent has also landed him two Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance, as well as going on to WIN his very first Grammy for his single mentioned above, “Best Part.” In addition, in 2018, another big win was when he won for the category of Best New Artist at the Soul Train Music Awards. Caesar has worked with several other R&B vocalists and major talents such as H.E.R., Brandy, and Pharrell to name a few as he continues in his career.

Featured below, are more photos from the night of his SOLD OUT concert as he stops his band from singing to stop and sign an autograph for a fan. What a night?

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                                                                     Photo by: Brian Wherry

But that’s not all. After exiting the stage, Caesar was not done yet as he was chanted by his crowd to return for an encore. Which extended the show with an additional 5 songs! And his fans cheered him on with appreciation, as they continued to sing and shout, “I love you Daniel” not missing a beat.

MORE PHOTOS:

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Get Ready for Star Wars like you’ve NEVER seen it before: The Empire Strips Back

April 9, 2019 — Leave a comment

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Coming to you LIVE from the Masonic Cleveland Auditorium Thursday April 18, 2019 is The Empire Strips Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Show. 

You will witness all the Star Wars characters up close and personal in a sultry, sexy, sophisticated, and even hip hop way! That’s right, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Luke Skwalker, Chewbacca and so much more…This show has everything, presented to its fans by the mastermind behind the project Russall S. Beattie. The show first appeared in Australia in 2011, and after making a major debut, it was a HIT! And now has been on tour, and we are thankful that Cleveland, Ohio is one of the places the show is coming to while on the road. Hear more in our interview below:

Russall Beattie

With great costumes designed specifically and brought to you straight from the original trilogy itself and tons of excitement! An event for those 18 and older that you won’t be able to take your eyes off of.  I can assure you that you will never look at Star Wars the same after seeing this extraordinary show! Don’t believe me, check it out for yourself…

Here is a SNEAK PREVIEW!! Enjoy…

For more information & tickets visit:

Thursday, April 18 @8pm; Cleveland – MASONIC AUDITORIUM
3615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

R&B Star: Marsha Ambrosius just wrapped up the NYLA Tour 2019

April 9, 2019 — Leave a comment

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My day was made when I got a chance to meet and interview one of my favorite singers, Grammy-nominated songstress, Marsha Ambrosius. I absolutely love and adore her music. How could you not? You know all you gotta do is, “Say Yes!” See what I did there?

 

The tour was titled, The NYLA Tour, same name given to her new album, NYLA which is named after her beautiful daughter. The show kicked off in Las Vegas Jan. 27. and toured through so many other cities in California, Illinois, Indianapolis, Virginia, OHIO and so many others…

 

NYLA is Ambrosius’ third solo album, released in September 2018. The album features 16 tracks,  She explains in our interview how this album is more about her growth as an artist and woman, especially with being a married woman now to husband, Dez Billups’ and new mother. Ambrosius goes on to explain how these roles have made such a large impact in her life, so much that it became helpful when deciding on the name for the album.

Watch here for more:

Marsha Ambrosius has been making music for over a decade. That is a blessing! Not many artists can say the same, and according to Ambrosius, “…she’s just getting started, history hasn’t even been written yet.” Stay tuned for more of what she is up to you.

 

  • Listen here for more: NYLA