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Mindi Abair to Join Rock Band on “Global Warming Tour”

SAXOPHONIST MINDI ABAIR
PERFORMS WITH ROCK LEGENDS AEROSMITH
ON “GLOBAL WARMING TOUR”



Tour dates cap recent appearances with Bruce Springsteen,
Paul Shaffer on the Late Show with David Letterman, American Idol and more!


Aerosmith, “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” has officially invited Mindi Abair to be the featured saxophonist on their “Global Warming Tour,” which kicks off this week. Abair is travelling to Minneapolis to rehearse with the band and then begins the tour. To continue, please click “MORE”!

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF OUR PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT TICKET GIVEAWAY DRAWING!!

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF OUR PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT TICKET GIVEAWAY DRAWING!! Good Morning Everyone and welcome back to T.U.M.S.! Today, we announce the winners of our BIG Ticket Giveaway Drawing to attend this weekend’s 34th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival. Courtesy of Nina Gordon Public Relations and yours truly, T.U.M.S.! …

Gospel Singer Tasha Cobbs Signs with EMI Gospel | Debut Recording on June 14th, 2012

RENOWNED WORSHIPER TASHA COBBS SIGNS
WITH EMI GOSPEL DEBUT LIVE RECORDING ON
THURSDAY JUNE 14TH IN MONTGOMERY, AL

Nashville, TN (June 12, 2012) – EMI Gospel announces the signing of Tasha Cobbs, prolific singer, songwriter and praise leader.

Having spent several years serving in church Tasha Cobbs steps into the forefront with her first national label deal and plans for a new live recording later this month. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Music from Princeton

Aretha Franklin is Awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Princeton University



Franklin Receives her 12th Honorary Doctorate Degree

(New York, NY – June 7, 2012) – Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner Aretha Franklin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Princeton University during its 265th Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 5. The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2012 was held on Princeton University’s front lawn of the historic Nassau Hall. This is Franklin’s 12th honorary doctorate degree. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Gospel Singer William McDowell to Record ‘A Live Worship Experience’ | June 29th, 2012

WILLIAM MCDOWELL TO RECORD ‘A LIVE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE’



HIS FIRST-EVER DVD RECORDING
FRIDAY JUNE 29TH IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA


Nashville, TN (June 6, 2012) – Gifted praise & worship leader, recording artist and minister William McDowell, to host a live worship concert and DVD recording. This is McDowell’s first DVD recording and will take place Friday, June 29, 2012 at Faith Assembly, located at 9307 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando Fl. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Enter to Win Tickets to The 34th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival | June 16th & 17th, 2012!!!

ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL @ The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles – JUNE 16TH AND 17TH!!! On behalf of Nina Gordon Public Relations and the team here at T.U.M.S., we are giving away 2 tickets (1 pair) to see the special event on Saturday, June …

Sade’s “Bring Me Home | Live 2011” DVD Captures #1 on Music Chart

Sade’s Live DVD/CD ‘Bring Me Home – Live 2011’ Captures # 1 Spot On Music DVD Chart

 

NEW YORK, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Heralded as one of last year’s must-see tours by fans and critics alike, ‘Bring Me Home – Live 2011’ secures the # 1 spot on the music video DVD chart. Available on Blu-ray, DVD/CD, and download, ‘Bring Me Home – Live 2011’, directed by Sophie Muller, features 22 of Sade’s timeless hits performed live on the visually stunning stage for which Pollstar named “Most Creative Stage Production” and “2011 Major Tour of the Year Award.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Ellis Marsalis & Kris Bowers Teamed to Present Music Education Programs

NEA Jazz Master Ellis Marsalis and Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition Winner Kris Bowers Teamed to Present Music Education Programs


 
Hundreds of students and jazz lovers attended free grand piano duo outreach events

 
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Celebrated pianist-educator Ellis Marsalis was joined by newcomer Kris Bowers, the 22-year-old winner of the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, in a series of music education programs across New Orleans, presented by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz with lead funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Music Diva Janet Jackson Walks The Red Carpet at Special Event

Janet Jackson Rocks The Red Carpet at amfAR Event in Cannes
 

Nutrisystem Success Story Glows in a Pucci Gown

CANNES, France, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Janet Jackson, singer, songwriter, actress, advocate, and author walked the red carpet tonight in Cap d’Antibes, France at the Cinema Against AIDS (amfAR) event being held in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival. Ms. Jackson glowed in a Pucci by Peter Dundas gown, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti and jewelry by Pomellato. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Apollo Theater Inducts Lionel Ritchie & The Late Etta James Into Legends Hall of Fame…

APOLLO THEATER INDUCTS LIONEL RICHIE AND THE LATE ETTA JAMES INTO APOLLO LEGENDS HALL OF FAME AT ANNUAL SPRING GALA BENEFIT CONCERT AND AWARDS CEREMONY



MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012

SINBAD TO HOST, WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY
DANNY GLOVER, CHAKA KHAN, EDDIE LEVERT,
VALERIE SIMPSON, MARY MARY

CITI TO RECEIVE CORPORATE AWARD
FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

GALA PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE THEATER’S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

 

(HARLEM, NY –May 21, 2012) – The Apollo Theater, one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, announced the lineup for its seventh annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert, at which they will induct Lionel Richie and the late Etta James into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. Proceeds from the gala benefit, to be held on Monday, June 4, 2012, will go toward the non-profit Theater’s education and community engagement programs. To continue, please click “MORE”!