take back the stage

I love Carner and Gregor (aka Sam and Derek) music. I do. A few months ago, I attended one of their "Barely Legal" concerts and we approached them about producing opportunities. Good thing I listen to no one because everyone told me they wouldn't be interested. After a few meetings we decided to collaborate on their Take Back The Stage series. TBTS features performers who are still working their way up to their big break. Sam and Derek cast the  show beautifully with people they'd been wanting to work with. 

I LOVED working on this project. Ashley, Rob and I really love their music and loved being so involved from start to finish. 

The show took place at The Underground Lounge on December 9th. Our TBTS cast rocked the house in front of a sold out crowd. Thanks to those of you who were there to support me (as a producer) and our amazing performers as they keep going with hopes to someday do the same thing on a Broadway stage. Here are a few videos of my favorite songs... 

Courtney Merrell sings "Sing But Don't Tell

Nick Gaswirth sings "After Hours"

Katelyn Ann Mullen sings "So Far From Pennsylvania"

the lady gaga/madonna/beyonce/britney of Brazil

Miss Ali Jo somehow got a hold of two Ivete Sangalo tickets for her first show at Madison Square Garden. Apparently, in Brazil, she's kind of a big deal. Well, I figured going to a concert would be fun, and I happen to like hanging out with Ali jo.

Well, one thing is for sure: Brazilians are crazy (in a good way). I never once understood what she was singing about or anything she said, but we sure had fun dancing along to the music and waving Brazilian flags over our heads.

For $50 a ticket, we actually had fantastic seats!

Very Gaga-esque

Oh yes... and she invited Nelly Furtado to perform as her special guest