CONCERT REVIEW: Devon Allman - 11.23.14 (Guest Post)

DEVON ALLMANEarl's Hideaway Sebastian Beach, FL (11.23.14)___________________________________________The joint was jumpin' and frequent "guest contributor" Michelle Wilson managed her way once again up front in order to deliver another compelling, first-hand concert feature.___________________________________________The first time I heard Devon Allman and his band perform...

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RECORD REVIEW: Fate Breaks Dawn "EP"

FATE BREAKS DAWN    _______________________This NYC combo is truly a band on a mission — to lure recruits into its movement — to fightthe good fight for heavy metal._______________________Produced by Anthony Lopardo and Raymond Marte, the debut EP from Fate Breaks Dawn is a bona fide sweet slab of old school metal from start to finish.Amid a barrage of ferocious,...

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RECORD REVIEW: Tom Sharpe "Lifting the World"

TOM SHARPELifting the WorldMarathon Records _______________________Blending a progressive rock sensibility with intricate percussion and an undeniable choral majesty, the latest from Tom Sharpe is a symphony of world music — truly a breath of "fresh aire."_______________________Through his longtime work with the platinum-selling New Age ensemble Mannheim...

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CONCERT REVIEW: Heart - 11.12.14 (Guest Post)

HEARTMaxwell C. King CenterMelbourne, FL / 11.12.14___________________Guest writer Michelle Wilson and Irarely see eye to eye when it comes torock and roll. Michelle has a passion for whiskey-soaked, down and dirty blues, while I live for guitar-driven, crunchy pop. But there is ONE thing on which we do agree. We're both completely nuts about Heart.___________________Many...

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BOOK REVIEW: "Life Is In The Blood" by Larry Ollison

LIFE IS IN THE BLOODLarry Ollison__________________________  I recently discovered this 2001 "faith guide" as part of my Bible College curriculum.Powerful, compelling and effective — ah yes, the truth will set you free, indeed.__________________________Author Larry Ollison is the founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church in Osage Beach, Missouri. And through the pages of...

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PAWS FOR VETERANS: A Tremendous Cause for America's True Heroes!

PAWS FOR VETERANS______________________Just in time for Veterans Day, I wantto share a wonderful cause that benefits the selfless, brave men and women who have served our great country.______________________Saturday November 8, 2014 saw bikers, Vets and their supporters from around the area converge upon American Veteran Post #34 in Palm Bay, Florida for the annual Paws for Veterans "Paws Run and...

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"LADY BUG: ACTION HERO" (High-Energy Youth Production Comes to Florida's King Center)

LADY BUG: ACTION HEROThe King Center / Melbourne, FLThursday / Nov. 13, 2014 / 10:30am(Suggested Audience K-Grade 6)____________________________The King Center's current Theatre for Youth season is packed with epic productions. And this onelooks to be a must-see!____________________________ Based on the popular children’s book by Kim Tuttle and Catherine Goldman Bloomfield, Lady Bug: Action Hero tells...

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RECORD REVIEW: Dennis DeYoung "And the Music of Styx - Live in Los Angeles"

  DENNIS DEYOUNG And the Music of Styx -Live in Los Angeles (Frontiers Records)_________________________The voice is iconic.The songs are timeless.The band is impeccable.The performance is stellar.And the record — simply fabulous!__________________________The latest release from legendary singer / songwriter, Dennis DeYoung is a bona fide treat for fans everywhere. Recorded live last spring in...

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