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Showbiz Time Magazine is
published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers
and Performing Artists, Incorporated (FAMSPA).
Editor-in-Chief: David Bloom. Managing
Editor: Shoshannah Rosenstein.
Editor: Carol Lexter.
Public Relations Director: Germaine Poitiers.
Art Director: Daniel Iliescu.
Staff Writers and Contributors: Arlene
Peck, Martha Griffin, Gertrude Rochenbach, Dorothea A.
Whickum, Shoshana Rosenberg, David Maye, Edna Riggs,
Melinda Stein, Jack Weiss, Anne Saks, Fredy Eastman, Megan
P. Harris, Joy Nuremberg, Sarah L. Rosenthal, David Mayer,
David Cohen, Richard Sanders, Daniel Forge, Sharon Richards,
Aldria Turnbach, Kydee Wayne, Arthur S. Westdall, Bertis
Smithers, Priscilla M. Oden, Sheila Sears, Denise Odierno,
Peggy North, Arlette Lagrange, Louise de Chambertin,
Penelope de Vassy, Genevieve Bresson, Meg Houston, Liz
Hampton, Elaine Blanchard, Richard Sand, Emily Reynolds,
Leonard Bertchsinger, Carolyn Lazemby, Veronica McLaughlin,
Colby Ragusa, Dawn Riley, Lamar Lyons, Ted J. Hemingway,
Ruth Hardy, David Bloom, Rick G. Helms, Earl Ford
Christensen, Carolyn Mae Lazemby, Ruth Hardy, Rick G. Helms,
Carol Lexter, Germaine Poitiers.
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The World Of
Rebecca Spencer
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Cover Story
 
The world of
Rebecca Spencer...
In the London Monthly Herald, Ruth
Sielberg wrote: "She [Rebecca] elevated the American cabaret to the
highest international level." Diva Rebecca Spencer is magic and
beauty in motion. She has all the ingredients of a world-class
artist.
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Chat with
stars & authors
 En
route: A major new publication on music, showbiz musicians, singers
and divas. A chat with Dr. Ilil Arbel, co-author of
Thematic and biographical encyclopedia of singers, performers,
musicians and the performing arts.
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Cover story:
Rebecca Spencer
She has all
the ingredients of a world-class artist: Stage presence, class,
refined style, a voice out of this world, the rich repertoire, the
perfect vocal technique...Read |
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Gossip
Janet's breast
flash fine upheld
New York-US media
regulators have rejected a second appeal by the CBS TV network to
lift a fine for Janet Jackson's breast exposure during the 2004
Super Bowl.
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Cynthia Nixon criticized a lack
of investment in theatre in the US.
A new production
of Sweeney Todd first seen in London won best director of a musical,
for John Doyle.
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And much more
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Where
and how to book your show? It
is highly recommended to do a little research before hand when
booking your show. Very important advice and tips to consider
when booking your show at venues.
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The
best musicians and top bands in Great Britain today.
Homegrown music is more exciting than at any time since Britpop.
Who can we thank for this?
Read.
Maria Gentile, a world-class singer and entertainer with
an enormous talent at so many levels. Winner of the 2004 MAC
Award for "Song of the Year”, Maria Gentile (AEA SAG ASCAP AFTRA)
is a singer, songwriter, actress, and comedienne who spent 6
years in the hit Off-Broadway show...Read
Jazz After Hour said: “Her
voice and phrasing – perfect.” Jazz Journal said: “A talent of
international quality.”
Born
and raised in Amarillo, Texas, vocalist
Joni Janak attended college at Texas Tech University on a
Vocal Scholarship...Read
Who
is
Peggy Judy? A living legend in her own right. Ms. Judy
is the glistening blonde 60’s starlet who parlayed a dead-end
career in Elvis movies into a knockout Vegas success story,
quaffed martinis with the ratpack and roared through Hollywood
in a Leopard-lined limousine, only to find herself crashing and
burning in the Glamour-girl fastlane...Read
David Gurland is one of the most dynamic, authentic and
captivating artists in the business. Vivacious, explosive,
sensual and intelligently innovative. Barbara and Scott Siegel
wrote in Show Business:
“David Gurland is a tenor with a soaring voice
who has the acting chops to give that voice depth and meaning.
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Jill Corey
One of the greatest artists of all time.
Mesmerizing, divine. The ultimate diva! A living legend in her
own right Her style, technique, stage presence, her voice, the
quality and beauty of her repertoire, her rapport with the
public and her unmatched individual originality and
improvisation set her apart from the rest of the sparkling
stars. She is “La Grande Dame” of entertainment par excellence!
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Diva Maureen McGovern
Diva
Maureen McGovern: First Lady of the American Musical Theater.
Maureen McGovern, the living legend and the jewels of the
crown of world entertainment. The trilogy of her magic consists
of a mesmerizing stage presence, impeccable technique and that
aristocratic classy command of lyrics and vocal virtuosity...Read
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America's Bursting Talents
Stephanie Jordan is the fifth performer to emerge from a
family of New Orleans bred musicians. As the daughter of
saxophonist Edward “Kidd” Jordan, Stephanie’s musical roots run
deep. Siblings include flutist Kent Jordan, trumpeter Marlon
Jordan, and violinist Rachel Jordan.
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Ms.
Randa Ghossoub added an extra touch to contemporary
jazz; she blended it with Middle Eastern exotic charm, European
intellectualism and elegance, a vibrant élan of world music, all
together with an exquisite musical taste and tenderly vocal
virtuosity. This young and captivating singer is the real thing.
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Winner of the 2004 New York
Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Male Jazz Vocalist.” Amidst a
serious shortage of great male jazz singers,
Allan Harris is a blessing. With a rich velvety voice
and a dynamic stage manner, Harris’ voice and demeanor project
the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of
Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King' Cole." Read
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Artists who will boost your business. Are you a venue
proprietor? Are you hiring?
What makes an artist
good for your business? Who brings people to your establishment?
Or who brings more customers to your establishment, to put it
bluntly? If you have been in the hospitality, food, beverage
and entertainment industries, you already know the answers. If
not, better read this chapter. Now, for those who have been
around and those venues’ proprietors who are currently hiring, a
glance at the Table below, recommending the most suitable
artists for your business would not hurt.
On the
contrary, it could save you money, increase your revenues and
end up knowing what is best for you.
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Irene
Soderberg: Larger than life on and off stage! She is the real
thing!
Irene Soderberg is larger than
life on and off stage. A bursting super talent with a mesmerizing
stage presence, artistic originality, and vibrant love for life,
all are part of her craft and the fabric of her soul. This artist
is something else! A unique blend of a world-class artistry and
bubbly femme fatale aura. Read
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Teri Roiger
What
a singer! Style, finesse, vocal virtuosity, all are part of the
sparkling talent of Teri Roiger. Lauded by jazz writers around the
world, from Jazz Hot in Paris to Playboy magazine,
Teri Roiger's musical career began in the Midwest where, at age
13, she became a church organist and ensemble
singer. She eventually
gravitated toward her real love, jazz singing. The widely-renowned
stride pianist and clarinetist Butch Thompson discovered Teri's
singing talents and their duo performed at major festivals and
nightclubs in the U.S. and Europe.
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What's Happening?
Oasis'
album 'best of all time'
Oasis's album beat the
Beatles into second place. Oasis' 1994
debut album, Definitely Maybe, has been voted the greatest album
of all time in a music poll. The album, which featured hits Live
Forever and Supersonic, beat the Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band into second place.
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New
York- Broadway has had a record-breaking year for attendance and
box office earnings, thanks to the success of plays such as Julia
Roberts' Three Days of Rain.
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New CDs &
Releases
Marlene
VerPlanck’s “My impetuous heart”: Best Jazz CD of the year.
A treasure.
As you
start with the very first song on the CD, Irwing Berlin’s
“FOOLS FALL IN LOVE”,” Marlene VerPlanck instantly grabs you
because you are held by the beauty of her voice and the smoothness
and richness of the musical arrangement.
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A Time For Love
Stevie Wonder.
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And much more
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Guest Artist of
the Month
Karmyn Tyler: The luxurious
voice with truthful emotions.
Ms. Tyler is one of the most
delightful finds of 2006. This woman can sing like a dream. A
sweet, luxurious voice blended with elegance, truthful emotions
and vocal beauty. Ms. Tyler is a former Miss Louisiana and talent
winner at Miss America and has judged numerous state and national
pageants and was on the judges panel that selected Miss Texas
Outstanding Teen who went on to win the first Miss America’s
Outstanding Teen.
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