For the first time in 30 years, the smash Broadway musical hit, 'AVANTGARDE' starring ERNEST KOHL is being released by popular demand! It's debut in 1982 in Union Square was a complete success with sell out crowds! In fact, the show was such an attraction that it was moved to the F Sharp Theater on 51st and Broadway for another great run! Unfortunately, the Actors Equity Union later imposed new rules on shows and closed down 'AVANTGARDE' along with several other well known Broadway shows. Closed down ... but not forgotten ... the 'AVANTGARDE' original cast soundtrack recording has recently been pulled out of the vault and is now fully digitally restored and re-mastered! This promotional video gives you a glimpse into a few of the wildly entertaining 'AVANTGARDE' musical vignettes! If interest is once again piqued with the soaring voices of the cast ensemble and the fantastic original score, this may very well warrant a revival! Stay tuned on this show ... you never know ... it might very well be appearing in a theater near you!
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Ernest Kohl in AVANTGARDE - THE MUSICAL
I.K.P. Ignoring The Known Protocol
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I.K.P. is a Hip-Hop & Spoken Word Artist and Producer. LGBT Oriented, Former U.S. Marine and graduate from Full Sail University. His music is the summation of raging and subdued aggressive delivery, blunt beats with musically dense instrumentation and soul-drenching depth in lyrics.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Warm Wishes
December 30,2011
Happy Birthday to the late Sid Spencer 12/30/1967 - 07/17/1996
Happy Birthday to Blue Buddha
Happy Birthday to Jason Dottley
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Derek Nicoletto with Telling on Trixie - Twisted in Knots
"Twisted in Knots" by Telling on Trixie
Written & peformend by Derek Nicoletto/ Brad Small
Photo: Walt Cessna Art: Scooter LaForge
Ricardo Alvarado - Unveiled
Listen to and buy Ricardo Alvarado music on CD Baby. Download the 2003 compilation disc Unveiled by Ricardo Alvarado on the independent record store by musicians for musicians.
Candy Apple Blue - Prone To Panic
Candy Apple Blue's debut album "Prone To Panic!" makes it's HOT SHOT debut today on AMAZON.COM
Warm Wishes
December 29,2011
Happy Birthday to the late Dorothy Tipton aka Billy Tipton 12/29/1914 - 01/21/1989
Happy Birthday to J.G. Avila
Non-Musicians
Happy Birthday to Jason Gould
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Thomas Raniszewski - When You Were Here
words & music by Thomas Raniszewski. Sung by Thomas Raniszewski, Kathy Fowler. Produced and engineered by George Mesterhazy, Bob Fowler. copyright/published 2010 Artarius Music, ASCAP
From the album I Hear on the Streets. Benefitting New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth.
purchase/download here
also available through iTunes
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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December 27,2011
Non-Musicians
Happy Birthday to Joe Mantello
Happy Birthday to Wilson Cruz
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ernest Kohl - Avantgarde: The Musical on CD this Month!
New York singer/songwriter Ernest Kohl explains, "When I was 16 I starred in a Broadway musical that had a huge wonderful successful opening and was eventually moved uptown to B-way & was selling out every night to great reviews. It was AVANTGARDE.
Well, Actors Equity unfortunately went in to new rules and 4 big musicals closed. Ours was one of them- the Original Cast Recording was never released and because of that, it put a lot of actors out of work.
It is very sad, that over the years ALL of the guys in the original cast, outside of me, have passed away from AIDS.
All the woman are still living and many have great careers & TONY's now!
I promised my best friends on their deathbeds, I would get this Cast Album out- Somehow, some day. And over the years, this has been my goal.
Finally on December 31st - The Original Cast Album of "AVANTGARDE" will be released! I am so excited. It has been fully restored & remastered & with a special bonus track added (it did not fit on vinyl back then).
Now it will finally be out on CD & on Digial Download for the world to experience it's magic.
I succeeded in my mission.
There is even talk of a revival if the album does well...it would have to be re-done & up-dated. But that's why this legendary Cast album (that's now has huge cult appeal ) must come out & we had so many requests for it.
It is exciting that the original Cast Musical "AVANTGARDE" will be released & the beautiful voices of our lost men to Aids will finally be heard by the world and I was able to keep my promise to them! We are dedicating it in memorial trubite to the guys lost."
Pre-Order Now Here
THIS ALBUM IS RELEASED IN MEMORY OF: CHRIS SEPPE, CHARLES CARTER, DARYL CARPENTER, STEVEN LEWIS & JEFFREY L. ROBBINS.
Warm Wishes
December 26,2011
Happy Birthday to the late Maxine Feldman 12/26/1944 - 08/17/2007
Sunday, December 25, 2011
James Collins - Christmas With You
An upbeat, brand new Christmas song by Canadian songwriter/actor/singer James Collins, set to a music video.
Back up vocals are by the very talented Alisha Pillay. Video done by Kidding Around Films.
Written By James Collins & Dave Pickell With Backing Vocals By The Incredibly Talented Alisha Pillay.
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Merry Christmas
December 25,2011
Happy Birthday to Staceyann Chin
Happy Birthday to Jeppe Laursen (Junior Senior)
Happy Birthday to Christy Claxton
Happy Birthday to Kristie Stremel
Non-Musicians
Happy Birthday to the late Quentin Crisp 12/25/1908 - 11/21/1999
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Gavin Creel - "Noise" An Anthem for Equality
GET THE SONG HERE
100% of proceeds go to help Broadway Impact educate, inspire, and connect communities all across the country with one common goal: EQUALITY NOW.
"Gay rights are human rights, and if we want things to change, we all need to take action. We can't stay frustrated, quiet and complacent. We have to be willing to make some noise. This song aims to get us all fired up: gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and anyone in between. I'm ready to welcome in a new age of full legal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states for ALL citizens, and I believe we will get there. But the men and women who have the power to change the laws so that we are all represented and protected equally need to hear from us, NOW. This song calls out to people who believe in equality, regardless of sexual orientation or identity; people who are ready to take action, use their voices and be heard. Until we have equal rights all across this great country, we will play it as long and as loud as we have to. So, let's go....
Get the tune, turn it up, and let's make some NOISE! "- Gavin Creel, 2011
(the) fundamentalists Christmas
(the) fundamentalists wish you a Merry Christmas.
Featuring the songs Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Another Happy Christmas (written by James Taylor, Jr.)
Warm Wishes
December 24,2011
Happy Birthday to Lorna Vallings
Happy Birthday to Charlie Pacheo
Happy Birthday to Ricky Martin
Happy Birthday to Shorty Roc
Non-Musicians
Happy Birthday to Bob Smith
Friday, December 23, 2011
Gregory Douglass - Imagination
Rewind: last years G.D. original holiday single "Imagination" music video (available on iTunes, just FYI!) featuring Monique Citro
Daniel J. Cartier - "This Christmas (Stay)"
"THIS CHRISTMAS" - buy one get one free! $6.00
Buy Daniel's Christmas album and receive a FREE copy for a friend!
Both CD's will be personally autographed by Daniel and SHIPPING'S INCLUDED ! (USA ONLY)
Purchase Here
Toni Vere - Grandma's Old Guitar
03 Grandma's Old Guitar by ToniVere
My Grandpa played the fiddle and Grandma played a lap guitar back in Oxbow Sk in the mid 1930's - 1940's. By the time I came along they'd long packed up their music. When my Grandpa passed away some of his and Grandma's history made its way to my Dads and one day while visiting Dad ,pulled out this old guitar that was falling apart. It was Grandma's and he gave it to me. I took it apart and packed it up in a big box with an old quilt to keep it safe and hauled it around with me and my confused life for 10 years. Grandma passed away when she was 99 and I still had the guitar in a box. My wonderful partner Marilyn put the guitar back together for me and i wrote this song in honour of two of the finest people i've known in my life, Grandma and Grandpa ... this ones for you.
Warm Wishes
December 23,2011
Happy Birthday to Christopher Wilson
Happy Birthday to Rick Knight
Happy Birthday to Frank Dain
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Simon Walton Interview On Bent Magazine
Simon Walton is an openly gay singer/ songwriter from Brighton and he believes that lyrics should not hide one’s sexuality.
Read The Interview Here
Robert Urban - "Kashmir"
Robert Urban performs Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" on Nov 13, 2011 at The NYC annual Jeff Buckley tribute show - held at Arlene's Grocery. Video filmed by Nathan Brimmer. Sound & lights by Arlene's Grocery.
Warm Wishes
December 22,2011
Happy Birthday to Dean Wong (Mark & Dean)
Happy Birthday to Drew Mason
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Bluelight - Do What You Want
Bluelight perform 'Do What You Want' live at the Roundhouse in Vancouver.
From The Album On The Edge. Available Here
Happy Christmas from Darren Hayes
A very personal story from me to you about what Christmas means to me. (The song in this piece is an instrumental version of 'Bloodstained Heart' from Darren's album 'Secret Codes and Battleships'.)
TimPermanent - Joy to the World
It is available for a free download here
Candye Kane - Santa Is A Swinger Now
Candye Kane performs her self penned composition, "Santa is a Swinger Now" featuring Sue Palmer on piano, Jonny Viau on saxophone, Thomas Yearsley on bass and spoken vocal, Steve Wilcox on guitar. recorded at Electra studios 2001, this song has never been released.
Warm Wishes
December 21,2011
Happy Birthday to Michael Tilson Thomas
Happy Birthday to Allison Tartalia
Happy Birthday to Sean McLaughlin (WRPI FM)
Happy Birthday to Jen Porter
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Mister Chase and Chris Salvatore - Baby, It's Cold Outside
Available on iTunes
All proceeds will go to organizations to help our youth in need. Programs such as Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, as well as furthering equal rights for the LGBT community.
Simon Walton (feat. SeMaurice) - Men & Their Machines
SeMaurice featuring on the single taken from his Proud Music EP
Eugene Ebner - "Santa Claus is Coming Out"
Vocals performed by Eugene Ebner. Produced and Arranged by Eugene Ebner and Gusty Productions.
Warm Wishes
December 20,2011
Happy Birthday to Blayne Bell
Happy Birthday to Eric Morris
Happy Birthday to Sandy Rapp
Happy Birthday to Luke Parkin
Monday, December 19, 2011
Roger Anthony Tony Mapes Free Download
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!! i wanted to offer you all a free download of my song "We Are Angels" from my cd House of Joy produced by Robert Urban. Blessings and love to all! There are two versions, country and classic. Take both if you like, and blessings to you and your family for a wonderful 2012!
Download Here
Robert Anton feat. Emotionsmusic - Coming Home - Free Download
Semi Precious Weapons - I'll Be Home For Christmas
Justin and Stevy play "I'll Be Home For Christmas" at Duke's Morrison Room on Sunset Blvd.
Warm Wishes
December 19,2011
Happy Birthday to Ryan Adames
Happy Birthday to Ricardo Alvarado
Happy Birthday to Gregory Douglass
Happy Birthday to Laura Chandler
Happy Birthday to Jaan Paxton (Paxton)
Happy Birthday to Tommy Johns
Happy Birthday to Corinne Curcio (Estrogen)
Happy Birthday to Alicia Leafgreen
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Evil Beaver Free Downloads
Download EVIL BEAVER XMaS Colllection now free at their website and rock out the HOLIDAZE! Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the Punk Rock Xmas download. Also check out the other music available for free download.
Various Artists - Kat Vox: A CD To Celebrate 20 Years of timmi-kat ReCoRDS
A cacophony of musical styles and songs - 25 tracks to delight indie music fans.
Michael Vaccaro - Wait For Him
This album is inspired by and a loving tribute to a husband/partner who was lost to AIDS, using mostly original songs and some cover songs to tell a beautiful, sad and inspiring love story.
Brandon Hilton - One
Official music video for Brandon Hilton's 1st single 'One' off his currently untitled 3rd album coming in spring 2012!
Brett Gleason - The Thawing
Pre-order of The Thawing including immediate download of 1 track in your choice of MP3 320, FLAC, or other formats. A link to the complete album will be emailed to you the moment it’s released. Pre-order Here
Derek Nicoletto - Sugar
"Sugar" by Derek Nicoletto
from "Kind Ghosts"
Available On iTunes
Produced by Jamie Siegel
photo: Julian Rad
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Young Kaii - DK-Rhythm
Young Kaii Presents DK (Domo&KStar)-Rhythm :Young Kaii formally known as KStar newest release "Rhythm" A lyrical master piece that is a great mix of R&B and Hip-Hop. Domi dollaz making special appearance and Mikefabz directing complete this song making it hip-hop at it's finest.
Warm Wishes
December 17,2011
Happy Birthday to Angela Motter
Non-Musicians
Happy Birthday to Gregg Araki
Happy Birthday to Sarah Paulson
Friday, December 16, 2011
Daniel J. Cartier Christmas Album Sale
Buy Daniel's Christmas album and receive a FREE copy for a friend!
Both CD's will be personally autographed by Daniel and SHIPPING'S INCLUDED ! (USA ONLY)
DANIEL CARTIER “This Christmas”
1) This Christmas (Stay)
2) I’ve Been Good All Year
3) Carol of the Bells
4) Auld Lang Syne
5) Angels We Have Heard on High
6) Oh Christmas Tree
7) Joy to the World
8) Merry Christmas Happy New Year
9) Jingle Bells
10) Star of Christmas
11) Tomorrow will be Christmas
12) Silent Night
13) Unfinished Business (bonus non holiday track) Purchase Here
Shawn Ryan's 12 Days of Christmas (Drunk on Stage)
Shawn Ryan performs "The 12 Days of Christmas" on stage for the Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation Benefit on Dec. 4th, 2011 at the Marines Memorial Theatre in San Francisco, CA.
Moon Trent - "Hard Candy Christmas"
Moon Trent - "Hard Candy Christmas"
Album - Quilt
Label - timmi-kat RecCoRDS
Director - Mark Blackheart
Written by Carol Hall
Remixed by Lester Temple
Mastered by George Horn - Fantasy Studios, Berkeley
Love to Dolly Parton
AHMIR - Pink - Perfect cover - Anti-Bullying video
Teenagers and kids who are bullied often feel like they are all alone and have no where to turn. If you see someone being bullied, reach out and let them know it's going to be ok. Just being there for someone will give them hope and change their life more than you know. Take a stand against bullying. The world is better when we're all friends and not enemies. Purchase this song on iTunes: 20% of proceeds will go towards The Trevor Project (supported by The Ellen Show) which is a 24-hour, national crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for gay and questioning teens. The number is 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386). You can learn more about The Trevor Project and the other great programs they have at their website.
Casey Stratton - The Holly and the Ivy
From the holiday album "Winter Fields." This track was recorded in New York City in December 2002.
Buy the album here
Warm Wishes
December 16,2011
Happy Birthday to John Cannaday
Happy Birthday to JenRO
Happy Birthday to the late Noel Peirce Coward 12/16/1899 - 03/26/1973
Non-Musicians
Happy Birthday to the late Margaret Mead 12/16/1901 - 11/15/1978
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Crys Matthews - Landing
Singer/songwriter Crys Matthews plays a 'rough cut' of her brand new song "Landing". Buy her debut album "Backroads and Driveways" on iTunes, CDBaby, and Amazon. Spread the word and keep listening!
Richard Cortez - So Close
Richard is putting a new album out 2.14.12! it's a live album called "lived in" that he recorded at a very intimate house concert while on tour this summer! at any rate - he's using vintage live footage from '06 to help entice album sales! so - this is a song called "so close" - a NEVER BEFORE HEARD Richard Cortez song!
Tom Goss - Christmas, Chicago Time
Christmas, Chicago Time by Tom Goss, An excellent upbeat celebration of the season! Free Download Here
Simon Walton feat. Demetrius Blacc - Every Single Tear
New single featuring out rapper from the US, taken from Simon's EP 'Proud Music'
Check It Out Here
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Josh Zuckerman - All I Want For Christmas
Finally after 15 years, Josh Zuckerman releases his Christmas single recorded by CHINA WHITE in 1992 "All I Want For Christmas" Be sure to download the song just in time for the holidays ;)
Download Here
Frightened Cellar - Where Is Santa
"Where Is Santa" performed by Jessica Kimple (vocals), Kazunari Abe (shinobue), & Frightened Cellar (piano & vocals). Music and lyrics by Frightened Cellar
Candye Kane 2012 Blues Awards Nominations
Candye Kane -Down With The Blues
Congratulations to Candye Kane for her nominations for the 2012 Blues Awards. She is nominated for the B.B. King Entertainer award and the Contemporary Blues Female Artist.
Check it out here
Casey Stratton
Check out Casey Stratton's Holiday Music on the bottom row of the store's main page along with all of his great music that he has to offer.
Go Here
Warm Wishes
December 14,2011
Happy Birthday to the late Bruce Wayne Campbell aka Jobriath 12/14/1946 - 08/03/1983
Happy Birthday to Amy Epperson (Sweet)
Happy Birthday to Elijah Black
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Warm Wishes
December 13,2011
Happy Birthday to LD Beghtol (Flare)
Happy Birthday to Tanya Pluth
Happy Birthday to Ryan Otto Cassata
I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus
Gay Family Values and Sean Chapin team up for a very special holiday video, wishing warmth, love and happiness for all - and to all, a peaceful night :).
Produced by: Gay Family Values and Sean Chapin
Directed by: Sean Chapin
Starring: Jay, Bryan, Daniel, Selena and Sean
Jonny McGovern- "Dickmatized"
"Gay Pimp" Jonny McGovern's latest single, "Dickmatized"
from the upcoming CD, "The Gayest Of All Time".
Directed by Michael Serrato.
Song written by Jonny McGovern & Produced by Adam Joseph
Monday, December 12, 2011
Norine Braun CDS XMAS SPECIAL
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Give the gift of music, for a limited time get Norine's first 7 albums for only $5 each. Order Here
Scandocious J.r. - Existence
Scandocious J.r. Makes a Music video about Gay Bashing and unacceptance in our community.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Roger Kuhn - December
December from the album Every Year Around Xmas Time. Available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDBaby.com and rogerkuhn.com
