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DANCE SCANDAL AT THE GYMNASIUM! The Claudettes There is a mass spewing of information in the ever-evolving generation of young vs. old. The reality of time plus a mix of musical styles both cynical, clever and creative is found in the new CD by The Claudettes. Combining both lyrical wit and some solid instrumen- tals that are both intrinsic and intense,Dance Scandal At the Gymnasium!is an intelligent mix of songs that speak to today and never stop pushing the boundaries of their musical expression of thoughts. “Is it scandal- ous?” Take a listen.Available now.
RICOCHET HEART Alannah McCready Shit-kicking to the curb, the spurs of Alannah McCready’s vocals kick up musical dust into a tornado- spun batch of country music. Her tempestuous spirit has a basic instinct for the genre and her songwriting slams a shot down of both classic and modern. Both cool and red-hot in tones, when she lets down her guard. Alannah’s title track “Ricochet Heart” would truly make Reba McEntire proud. All the tracks lend a heartfelt hand in both good and bad times to add to the emotions. Available April 27.
FOREIGNER WITH THE 21ST CENTURY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS
Foreigner “I’m hot blooded, check it and see. I’ve got a fever of 103…” or “You’re as cold as ice. You’re willing to sacrifice our love.” Hot or cold, anyone who has reveled in the rock of Foreigner will welcome this new addition to their catalog of music. The phenomenal vocalist Mick Jones and the band join forces with the 21st Century Orchestra and Chorus to add a distinctly rich effort of an exemplary power of sounds to the already classic repertoire of anthems created by Foreigner.
Available April 27.
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MY BROTHER’S SHOES Looking for a film that is not so intense but a cute gay comedy flick with a twist on the clever and memorable film,Freaky Friday? Here’s whereMy Brother’s Shoes fits. Two brothers; one a straight married guy and his brother, a gay guy who is also a drag queen miracu- lously switch places while still looking to the outside world…just like themselves. Though cheeky at times, the writing and the ensemble cast add to the zip and humor of trading places in this comical romp.
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PHANTOM THREAD The ever-eternal interactions of man and muse step into the world of fashion between a designer and a woman he wants designs on. Stepping into a high-end environment of living, Daniel Day-Lewis uncovers another layer of screen acting (his final role?) in his depth of this self-absorbed character. Beautifully filmed and inherently mysterious in plot lines and enhanced by the musical score… this stitch in time unravels into a portrait of ego and control even in the face of beauty, love and devotion.
Available April 10.
BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY A documentary about “frequency hopping” would not necessarily be seen on other than a science channel. When you add “hopping” and Hedy Lamarr to the equation; the results are far more interesting. One of the most beautiful women in motion pictures during Hollywood’s heyday: she raises the frequency of interest quite a bit. Lamarr’s life and intellect for inventing led to a patent of design used for cell phones, GPS and in military work. Now, that’s quite a bombshell
of beauty and brains to behold.Available April 24.
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50 WAYS TO CLEAR THE CLUTTER Melissa Michaels Spring cleaning. The internal clock of time and seasons create a basic need to reboot and ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” Whether it’s opening a kitchen drawer or hall closet, it can be a daunting task to attack. InSimple Organizing, Melissa Michaels gives the tools, tips and motivation to de-clutter and prevent the “pat rack” syndrome. Her over 300 suggestions and 50 ideas are a cookbook of clutter busters and once heeding her advice, it’s a pure satisfaction of a space renewed.
SIMPLE ORGANIZING: Available April 3.
I WAS CLEOPATRA Dennis Abrams In Shakespeare’s original staging of his plays, the men were men and the women were men. One actor in particular was a youth who many thought was remarkable in his portrayals. John Rice enticed and mesmerized theatre audiences with his portrayals of Lady Macbeth, Cordelia and Cleopatra. This fictional- ized memoir by Dennis Abrams brings Rice’s talent to life as a youth who crafted the art of breaking gender rules in his portrayals of these historical females; while discovering his own homosexuality at the same time. Available April 3.
THE BIOGRAPHY Ellen Stern Instantly recognized for his inimitable flair as an artist and caricaturist, Al Hirschfeld is given a definitive portrait of his own in the finely detailed and entertain- ing biography by Ellen Stern. His remarkable talent and skill captured all ends of celebrity; from motion picture stars, music icons, political powers and his own personal favorites… beloved Broadway stars. Living to be 99-years old at the time of his death, it’s his life and the life of his art which are still as captivating as ever. Available April 10.
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RAGE monthly | APRIL 2018
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