BWW Review: GODSPEED the Rock Opera Brings Scripture to Life Onstage at El Portal
What is truly amazing - a miracle really - is the entire production began rehearsals (including learning the music as well as staging) on August 13 and opened on August 21. That this ensemble, directed and choreographed by the talented powerhouse Jeffrey Polk, was able to put the rock opera together in just over a week is astounding, given the incredible rock band and talented singers who harmonize so beautifully that you would think they had been working on the show for months. Add in the big rock stage show lighting fit for a large arena, and the resulting show is sure to appeal to all who believe in the power of faith with a real dash of musical flash.
New Crime Novel, ITOH'S GHOST is Released
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Mar. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ Author Eric Rentschler plots a crime noir against the backdrop of human experimentation carried out bythe Japanese during World War II in his intriguing debut novel, 'Itoh's Ghost' (published by iUniverse).
Stuyvesant to Release First Record in Three Years, SHMYVESANT, 11/25
Having developed a loyal following for their infectious, energetic organic power pop sound for almost a decade, NJ's Stuyvesant are gearing up for the long-awaited release of 'Shmyvesant', on November 25th. The band's third full-length release and first for the fledgling Sugarblast Music Company, founded by Al Crisafulli of Dromedary Records, the record is the band's first full length album since 2011's acclaimed 'Fret Sounds'. Recorded by Tom Beaujour at Nuthouse Recording, 'Shymyvesant' is a concise set of hook-laden confident rock by Sean Adams - guitar, vocals; Ralph Malanga- guitar, vocals; Brian Musikoff -bass; and Pete Martinez - drums.
