In the June online issue of Static Live Magazine, I reviewed Chris McKay’s Renfield, whichpremiered at the 7th Annual Overlook Film Festival: A Four Day Celebration of All Things Horror,named after the hotel in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece “The Shining”. In the review, I called TheShining “the greatest film ever made, and not because it’s a […]
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In a strange twist of fan interaction, Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) found himself fulfilling a fan’s bizarre request during his recent set at the Rock Werchter festival in Belgium. A fan, who had traveled from Mexico, had an unusual wish – to receive a punch from the “Bloody Valentine” singer himself. A video making rounds
Life, according to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s lyrics, becomes “easier to handle when seen as a scavenger hunt rather than a surprise party.” Yet, over the recent holiday weekend, he chose to surprise an audience with his unexpected presence. Buffett, unanticipated, graced the stage on Sunday afternoon at Sunset Cove, a popular waterside bar situated in
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Dyer Davis, the exceptional music artist known for his scorching vocals and soulful guitar skills, has been nominated for the prestigious 2023 Blues Blast Magazine Awards in the category of New Artist Debut Release. This nomination serves as a testament to Davis’s incredible talent and the impact of his groundbreaking album, “Dog Bites Back.” “Dog
An unconventional turn of events unfolded at pop star Pink’s recent concert, where a fan tossed the ashes of their deceased mother onto the stage. The 43-year-old musician was in the middle of performing her hit single “Just Like A Pill” at the crowded BST Hyde Park in London, when a spectator cast a transparent
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On June 25, the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) upheld its commitment to recognizing the immense contributions of individual jazz and blues musicians. The organization held its annual fundraising gala at the Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles, and this year, industry mogul Clarence Avant, renowned pianist and composer Dave Grusin, and distinguished tenor saxophonist
Ed Sheeran unexpectedly pulled double duty at his latest concert in Landover, Maryland, substituting for Khalid who unfortunately had a car mishap. Scheduled as the supporting act for Sheeran’s gig at FedExField over the weekend, Khalid couldn’t perform due to his accident. Instead of disappointing fans, the British singer-songwriter, known for hits like “Shape of
Drawing from personal experience and insights, Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Srini Pillay suggests that the key to heightened concentration lies not within a specific genre, but rather familiar music that resonates personally. Having an array of favorites from hip-hop to classical, Dr. Pillay, a trained musician, and researcher, believes that tunes we know well, and enjoy,
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