Update on Actor Brandon Shim

Our friend and actor/writer Brandon Shim of Los Angeles recently launched his new website: www.BrandonShim.com

We encourage everyone to take a moment to visit the site and explore the many talents of Brandon.

Brandon Shim, a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor has performed in films, web series and on stage. Brandon is currently producing a sequel to “Uncovered Truth” – a short legal drama in which he stars in. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Brandon earned a B.A. and an M.B.A from the University of Southern California. At the Walt Disney Company, he conducted in-depth financial analysis of major media companies. Gubbay & Associates and West88Management represent him.

He recently published an eReport on Amazon.com titled 'The New Hollywood Gold Rush: How Casting An Asian American Actor Can Pay Off' which was ranked by Amazon as a hot new release in the sub-sub-sub category of Asian American Studies.

This eReport looks into topics such as:
*Why Growing Number of Asian American Actors Are Landing Major Roles In Ambitious Films Worldwide
*The explosive growth of the Asian Pacific film market
*The New Hollywood Reality

Be sure to download the full version on Amazon

Uncovered Truth

Powerful and compelling: in this dramatic new micro-short, watch prosecuting attorney Mr. Park (Brandon Shim) as he pursues the defendant and extracts the raw truth. Brandon is currently producing a sequel to this short legal drama.

LadyLake Entertainment is proud to support Brandon!

TOP Indie Companies Team Up To Trend On Twitter

LadyLake Entertainment and Spectra Music Group joined promotional forces Wednesday night on Twitter, as their acts David Martinez and Shalamar, who were both being featured on New Music Wednesday on Twin Radio resulted in East Coast trending for the show. Special Thanks to Jimmy Star of the Spectra Music Group, Carnell and Darnell Alexander of Twin Radio and Cindy D'Adamo of LadyLake Entertainment, as well as all the fans and friends who made this amazing moment happen.

ABOUT SHALAMAR

Jody Watley, an original member of SHALAMAR has a voice and sound that remains a distinct and identifiable piece in the legacy of classic hits, millions of albums sold worldwide. Watley established herself as an early style and dance icon from her days with Shalamar and preceding that from her days as a popular dancer on the iconic show Soul Train.

In 2014 Jody Watley became the legal and registered trademark owner by way of the USPTO (United States Trademark and Patent Office #4,530, 877) and revived the brand name. Bringing the brand into the 21st century, weaving the signature sound (rich harmonies, soulful melodies) with fresh choreography and state-of-the-art musical beds composed of innovative beats and forward grooves in the live concert experience but looking far beyond that with the new group. "We're not just thinking about going out and doing shows like nostalgia acts do, we really want to build a new audience and establish our own identity separate and apart from the past. We understand that some fans will always have their favorites, but we love the fans that are open to what we're doing now."

Reloaded with Ohio native Nate Allen Smith and renowned choreographer Rosero McCoy (Usher, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, Keke Palmer, America's Best Dance Crew..). In a short timespan, the new Shalamar have performed to sold out concerts around the United States (Oakland, New York, Washington D.C., Atlantic City to name a few) performing the classic hits with fervor and renewed energy, as well they've traveled abroad for concerts in Amsterdam (Melkweg), Brazil (Sao Paulo AudioClub), the UK (Let's Rock London, Happy Days Festival) add to the new mix the high profile television appearances that have followed (WGN Morning News Chicago, KTLA Morning News Los Angeles with Sam Rubin, MY Fox5 DC Morning Show), a one hour special on SIRIUSXM's The Groove with BK Kirkland for the first edition of "In The Groove", countless features from Essence, JET, Eurweb, popular music blog SingersRoom to name a few. Shalamar released the single and beautifully filmed video directed by Damien Sandoval for "SlowDance." On the heels of the building momentum and making moves for new era, with Watley's vision to build a new foundation and audience - the trio signed a deal with the #1 independent label Spectra Music Group.

“I respect my past,” says Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-fashion icon Jody Watley, “but I’m not nostalgic. I hate it when people say, ‘Oh, the good old days…’ Well, the good old days are now, what you make of the now. Some of the music may take people back, however it's about creating new moments, new memories - with fresh ingriedients.”
That attitude, which is the core of her work ethic and creative approach, recently earned Ms. Watley the distinction of being named “one of the most prominent visionaries of her era” by Wax Poetics magazine.

“Becoming owner allows me to revive the name for a new audience, to not get stuck in the safety net of nostalgia because I’m not interested in doing what I’ve already done,” says Ms. Watley. Live in concert we don't disappoint the older fan base because we deliver the hits from "A Night To Remember", "Take That To The Bank", "The Second Time Around", "I Owe You One" "Make That Move", "Right In The Socket" and more making them feel fresh because of the choreography and energy - as well it sounds like what people remember of Shalamar.

The trio’s dynamic stage show breathes new life into Shalamar classics “A Night To Remember,” “Take That To The Bank,” and “The Second Time Around” in a set that includes signature Jody Watley solo hits like “Friends,” “Looking For a New Love,” and “Don’t You Want Me,” as well as music from her 2014 smash album Paradise. That album’s first single “Nightlife” – her 19th Billboard Top 20 Dance hit; a UK Top 10 Commercial Pop and UK Top 5 soul hit – added another notch to her impressive chart history: six Top 10 Pop singles; thirteen #1 Dance Singles; seven Top 5 R&B Singles; two Top 20 pop albums; 2 Top 10 R&B albums; and a Top 5 R&B album. Paradise celebrates dance music’s classic sounds and motifs (nodding to disco, House, soulful R&B,) while looking squarely to the future. As an artistic statement, it’s a perfect encapsulation of Ms. Watley’s career thus far: This is where I’ve been / this is what I’ve done / this is where I am and what I’m doing right now / this is how I’m mapping the future.
“There’s new merchandise for fans to purchase, more music and video on the way as well other exciting projects in the pipeline. We're just getting started.”

Official Website: http://www.shalamarofficial.com
Official SHALAMAR Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShalamarOfficial
Visit the Official SHALAMAR Blog: http://www.shalamar.biz/
Shop SHALAMAR Merchandise: http://www.shalamar.bigcartel.com/
Official Jody Watley: http://www.jodywatley.net/
Booking: avidmusicinc@gmail.com


ABOUT DAVID MARTINEZ

David has been ranked top all-around independent artist in Corpus Christi, TX.
He has reached #9 in the US and #14 in the World
in independent alternative music on Reverbnation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/davidmartinezmusic

David's 'Come On And Love Me Tour' of Texas
has created quite a buzz and has been featured in:
Musical Seduction, 210 Podcast, I Saw A Show and BTD Buzz.

Information about David's tour was released and well-received with over 3K reads.

David has also done an East Coast acoustic tour 'Crazy Ride' in 2013
sponsored by the ENVISION Indie Coalition and a US Tour in 2006 sponsored by AXE.

He has put out two professional records with producer Leroy Miller (Smash Mouth, John Mayer) - David Martinez (self-titled) and One More Time
available on CD Baby and iTunes
and has a new recording coming out in 2016.
David's music is airing coast to coast across the USA and is very big on UK radio as well.
He has appeared on Radio Free Texas live at Billy's Ice.

David has been featured by Texas Music Water, in The Impaler Speaks and in Steam Magazine.
His song 'Hey Mary' is featured in the short film 'Mary'.
David's album One More Time received a wonderful review in On Stage Magazine.

He is a veteran of SXSW appearing in Texas Indie Fest, Texas RockFest, and Rock Army Records Showcases in 2015.
David provided the soundtrack for Texas Indie Fest's PR video in 2014
where he was sponsored by Xkwizit Clothing and Captain Catfish Sauces.

David has just recently played a successful show at the House Of Rock opening for VALLEJO,
as well as appeared at the Texas Indie Fest 2 at the Executive Surf Club as part of Surftober Fest in Corpus Christi.

'Christmastime Without You' by Temptation Road

LadyLake Entertainment is proud to present the NEW holiday single 'Christmastime Without You' by Temptation Road
~ Featuring vocals by Felicity Bush ~

Artwork by Mika Grant

Co-written by US Songwriters Hall of Fame Voting member
Ross Hemsworth and Anita Grant
Available from Monday November 2nd
from
Amazon Music, Itunes, Google Play, CDBaby and all good download sites
Streaming via Spotify.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Vocals; Felicity Bush, Saxophone; Sean McBride

FELICITY BUSH

Felicity is about to take the UK by storm, with her fabulous voice and fantastic live performances.
She lives in Bristol in South West England and was discovered by Somerset-based songwriter and producer Ross Hemsworth.
She guests on the single before launching her solo career in 2016, although doesn’t rule out more guest appearances with Temptation Road!


Co-writer Ross Hemsworth, who has written with the likes of Suzi Quatro,
as well as producing three tracks on her recent 4 CD box set, said,
“this single is a real grower, the more you listen, the more you like it, and whilst it tells the story of someone who is expecting to be alone at Christmas, it is also filled with expectation."
Ross Hemsworth is probably best known as the lead paranormal investigator on TV's GHOST DETECTIVES hosted by former Dr Who TOM BAKER.
He also hosted the controversial talk show NOW THAT'S WEIRD which aired on one of the Sky Channels and included interviews with the likes of David Icke.

Temptation Road achieved incredible success with their debut EP called INTRODUCING.....Temptation Road, with a No. 14 placing on the US Roots country-pop charts in the USA in February 2014.

For more information on Temptation Road visit them on: temptationroad.co.uk
Follow them on Twitter: @TemptationRoad

Purchase CHRISTMASTIME WITHOUT YOU Today Here:
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The Smithereens' Pat DiNizio's 60th Birthday Bash

We Like It So There! and LadyLake Entertainment are proud to support the Pat DiNizio Birthday Bash, an ALL-STAR event which was held on Saturday October 10th to a SOLD OUT crowd in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Pat DiNizio is the founder, principal songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist for the platinum recording artists The Smithereens.

Some of their top hits include "Only a Memory", "A Girl Like You", "Blood and Roses" and "Behind the Wall of Sleep".

http://patdinizio.net
http://officialsmithereens.com


In addition to music by Pat and his band, highlights of the show were performances by MARSHALL CRENSHAW and SUZANNE VEGA

Marshall Crenshaw is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known for his Top 40 hits including "Someday, Someway".

Often compared to Buddy Holly, Crenshaw portrayed the musical legend in the 1987 film LaBamba .

http://marshallcrenshaw.com

Suzanne Vega is an American singer-songwriter known for her interestingly themed folk-inspired music.

Two of Suzanne's songs reached the top 10 of various international chart listings: "Luka" and "Tom's Diner".

http://www.suzannevega.com

LadyLake Entertainment is proud to support this event and to have our singer/songwriter Rick Winow in Pat's band, The Scotch Plainsmen.

https://www.reverbnation.com/rickwinow
https://www.reverbnation.com/label/ladylakemusic
PHOTO CREDITS: WILLIAM C. KING
VIDEO CREDITS: JOHN ROKOSNY and ANDRIETTE REDMANN at http://newyorkmvp.com

'Beast Machine' - BRAND NEW SciFi Book by Brad McKinniss

Our friend Brad McKinniss has a BRAND NEW science fiction book out that we think YOU should check out!

Enjoy Science-Fiction, but haven't read much original Science-Fiction? Give "Beast Machine" a read today!

Amazon

Twenty-something Gora is out for revenge against a group of scientists that have ruined her career. She uses her scientific knowledge to create "beasts" with her rightfully named Beast Machine. Hilarity and adventure ensues. At the same time, middle-aged billionaire Chairman Obelis is trying to figure out a way to use his influence (money) for good. He enters the race to become Governor of Arkansas but finds it difficult appealing to the citizens. In the process, both stories intermingle and find that humanity has not been in control of its own destiny for some time.

It's currently only an eBook ($5.49) and is only available through Amazon, but if you have Kindle Unlimited (normally comes with Prime or it did at some point) you can read it for free! The paperback version of the book should be out in two and a half weeks, if that's more your bag.

LINKS:
Follow author Brad McKinniss on Twitter
Follow the book on Twitter
Goodreads Account

TEXAS INDIE FEST HITS CORPUS CHRISTI FOR SURFTOBER

TEXAS INDIE FEST HITS CORPUS CHRISTI FOR SURFTOBER

What? It's October? Well, music fans in Corpus Christi had a bout of 'endless summer' as SURFTOBER grooved through the EXECUTIVE SURF CLUB last weekend!!
MANNY MORALES of the Executive Surf Club, along with ERVIN PULLIAM of Match1 Entertainment, and JEFF POPKA of Indie On Air!
made sure that there was plenty of fun to be had by all as event-goers enjoyed all genres and styles of music from a fabulous line-up of artists.

Local radio embraced the event, and interviews and airplay were taking place surrounding the festival. Thanks to Logan On Air and 94.7 Jalapeno Country
for their generous support.

Along with Texas Indie Fest veteran DAVID MARTINEZ, performers included singer/songwriter Jimmy Willden, the rocking Switchblade Jesus, the lovely Jennifer Sullivan, the Josh Glenn Experiment, interesting young act Arcade Hustlers, The Booked, JKLB, and Houston's Highly Favored Fam.

LadyLake Entertainment was thrilled to once again provide publicity and bring the fest's music to an international audience on social media and via Periscope.
Viewers from around the world, as well as the appreciative local audience, enthusiastically supported this multi-genre, multi-company event!
For more information on Texas Indie Fest, visit: https://www.facebook.com/TexasIndieFest

Ladies Who Rock 4 A Cause - Breast Cancer Benefit

Upcoming Charity Umbrella Event: Ladies Who Rock For A Cause

Ladies Who Rock 4 A Cause is a group of several female-fronted bands from New Jersey and Pennsylvania who have come together to donate their time and talents for a great cause. Founders of the group, Sharon Lia and Dawn Parishy, wanted to utilize their talents to help individuals in need. They joined forces and reached out to some local female musicians, who were more than happy to jump on board. The first annual Ladies Who Rock 4 a Cause event will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015 at McStew’s Irish Sports Bar in Levittown, PA 3:00PM to 10:00PM to benefit Stage 4 Breast Cancer Fighter Cristi Honea and the foundation Christine's Hope for Kids. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, photo booth and of course, live music throughout the entire event.

Kelly Callan, Cara Cartney, Dawn Parishy, Sharon Lia, Jessica Paris and Sharon Rivera.
The October 17th event includes performances by: Sharon Lia Band, New Dawn, Steamboat Annie, Honey Spot Boulevard, Jones and the Archangels, Gyrl Band, PixieDix and acoustic performances by Shayna Ryan and Laura Fiocco.

Dawn Parishy, Jessica Paris, Kelly Callan, Sharon Lia, Sharon Rivera and Cara Carney
For more information about the “Ladies” and the event, or to make a donation to this worthy cause, please go to https://www.facebook.com/ladieswhorockforacause, or email LWR4AC@gmail.com . To purchase tickets or donate visit the Indiegogo fundraising page at http://igg.me/at/LWR4AC/x . If you live out of state, you can still see the concert or your favorite band via Concert Window! Ladies Who Rock For a Cause - LIVE online show Sat October 17th starting at 3:00pm EDT https://goo.gl/HZ5SMJ

The Band lineup is as follows:
Gyrl Band - 3:00
Shayna Ryan (Acoustic) 3:45
Jones & The Archangels - 4:10
Cara Cartney (Acoustic) 4:55
Honey Spot Boulevard - 5:20
New Dawn - 6:20
Laura Fiocco (Acoustic) 7:05
Sharon Lia Band - 7:30
Steamboat Annie - 8:35
PixieDix - 9:45

Kelly Callan, Sharon Lia and Sharon Rivera

Charity Umbrella is a project of LadyLake Entertainment.