by bill biss
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No Pier Pressure Brian Wilson There is an intensity of musical genius in the air as Brian Wilson releases his 11th solo album. The mature majesty of The Beach Boys’ wonder boy strikes again with a set of astounding harmonies, complex arrangements and this time… definitely a strong afterglow of the initial grooves, Wilson made famous fifty years ago. Joined by Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin (a former member of The Beach Boys), David Marks and He and She, this is definitely “The Right Time” to delight in the wonder of Brian Wilson. Available April 7.
Love Somebody Reba McEntire Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011, Reba McEntire is one of country music’s most beloved entertainers. She is now the first artist signed to the newly formed Nash Icon label and is set to release her first album in five years.Love Somebody is filled with the very finest songwriting from Music Row’s best composers and Reba McEntire has a golden ear… when it comes to finding the right songs. The new single, “Going Out Like That” gets the adrenaline going for Love Somebody. Available April 14.
Stages Josh Groban Place Josh Groban in Abbey Road Studios. Add a 75-piece orchestra and have Groban select songs to sing from Broadway’s finest musicals. This is an easy-bake recipe for success, where quality is the key ingredient. A dream project becomes a vivid reality as he presents selections fromA Chorus Line, Sweeny Todd, Into the Woods, The Phantom of the Opera and several other classic theatre musicals. He is also joined in duet by Kelly Clarkson (“All I Ask of You”) and Audra MacDonald (“If I Loved You”). Available April 28.
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Doris Day: The Essential Collection There are few entertainers who match the unique qualities of Doris Day. A world-class vocalist, an engaging and interpretive actress with charming and natural beauty and a world-renowned animal activist, Day is in a class…all of her own creation. Presenting theEssentials and then some, this masterclass presentation of 15 films represents the epitome of her musical talent and charisma, her first-rate work as a comedian and classic Hollywood filmmaking that never goes out of style. Her effervescent joy continues to delight film
audiences to this “Doris” day. Available April 7.
Such Good People A ridiculously zany adventure of a gay couple just out house hunting and as the situation pro- gresses… they end up house sitting at their dream home and discovering a huge and surprising amount of money. The proceeding complications unravel in an absurd comedy of errors filled with deceit and good intentions. Starring Randy Harrison (Queer as Folk) and Michael Urie (Ugly Betty),Such Good People strikes a chord of chaos and hilarity in this gay spin on the genre of the screwball comedy.
Available April 14.
Boy Meets Girl In this breakthrough performance from trans-actress Michelle Hendley, a 20-something transgender navigates the bonds and dilemmas of a new friendship with a woman. Hendley as “Ricky” must also come-to-terms with her long friendship with “Robby,” (Michael Welch) who has been there for her all throughout their childhood and high school years. Written, directed and produced with a natural and realistic flair by Eric Schaeffer,Boy Meets Girl is an inspirational bouquet of acceptance and a romantic surprise with phenomenal heart.
Available April 28.
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Frank Barney Frank This book is a witty and extraordinary autobiogra- phy from former congressmen from Massachusetts, Barney
Frank.Frank recounts his fascination for government and his rise in politics while also sharing the very real faction of being a closeted gay politician. His unique sense of humor and political gusto is very much central to the book’s charm. He fought for many important political issues over the years including the repeal of “Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell”Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriageis a candid and entertaining life story. Available Now.
It’s Not Over Michelangelo Signorile Complacency in any case, is negligent in the furthering and advancement of any cause. When it comes to the rights, privileges and concerns of LGBT individuals… several hard-earned victories will not stop the ever-present homophobia and bigotry which still fights ultimately against LGBT rights. Esteemed author ofQueer in America, Michelangelo Signorile, provides the evidence of such matters with clear-cut analysis and knowl- edge providing an insightful plan of new ways to address this crucial issue. Available April 7.
Fashion Lives: Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis Fern Mallis with forward by Ralph Lauren Award-winning creator of Fashion Week in New York, Fern Mallis has unparalleled access to America’s crème de la crème of designers. For the nineteen interviews presented inFashion Lives, Mallis is able to not only delve deeply into the work of these masters but uncover many personal aspects of their lives and character. Tom Ford, Diane Von Furstenberg and numerous other fashion luminaries provide a rare and insightful glimpse of themselves and their art in addition to never- before-seen photographs. Available April 14.
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RAGE monthly | APRIL 2015
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