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Pittsburgh, PA (Monday, November 12): When the tune of Jingle bells fills your ears and the warming smell of cinnamon and pine cones greets your nose you are certain that it’s closing in on the holiday season. Just before Thanksgiving when you break out those thick hand-woven sweaters and began to prepare your Thanksgiving Day meal you wait for the last indicator to signal in the season in Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will kick off the Christmas season with the 52nd Annual Light Up Night. Starting on Friday, November 16th and continuing through the next day November 17th, this year’s Light Up Night and First Holiday Saturday will include a mix of traditional events one being the Macy’s Window unveiling, which will feature exclusive musical selections by rising singer, songwriter, and producer Travis Malloy. Taking place at Macy's Downtown Pittsburgh, 400 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15219, performing two traditional Christmas songs and one song from his latest self-titled album, Travis Malloy states he is "ecstatic about partnering with Macy’s and is planning something really special for all those people coming out for the evening".
Travis Malloy will take the stage at 6pm on Friday, November 16, 2012 on the Smithfield Street Outdoor stage. Santa, Pittsburgh Steelers football player Ryan Mundy and Maurkice Pouncey as well as Star 100.7's Shelley Duffy will serve as co-hosts.
At 7:15 pm, with a $50 purchase or more in the Women's coats department of the Downtown Macy's location, people will receive an autographed copy of Travis Malloy's newest self-titled album.
Travis Malloy is a Gospel singing sensation who holds ranks with some of the most sought out “twenty-something’s” in Gospel like Kierra Sheard, Jessica Reedy, Mali Music and Le’Andria Johnson. Reaching new heights and contributing to the quickly changing face of gospel Travis Malloy continues to garner greater success through his music.
The captivating sounds of Travis Malloy’s music have been tipping to new paramounts over the past year. Most recently Travis Malloy was featured in the October 2012 Issue of national publication Sister to Sister Magazine as "One To Watch". Travis Malloy's joyous radio single “All the Glory”is making impact at Gospel radio and has entered Nielson BDS' Top 100 Gospel Airplay Report.
Additionally, Travis Malloy has garnered international notoriety by inking an international distribution deal with The Artist Company International.
All music will is available online via itunes.com and whereever music is sold digitally.
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HOUSTON (Dec. 11, 2012) - Scott Cluthe, host of Phonoscope's "Positively Incorrect! TV" will speak at a networking luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 12. At this luncheon, Cluthe will discuss the long term aspects of elder care and the complications of dealing with dementia. He will also speak on the use of video broadcasting and new media for education and marketing. Cluthe currently uses new media shown on websites such as Houston's Voice as a platform to inform the public on the impact of dementia. "With the tidal wave of people aging, this is only going to be multiply." says Cluthe. "It's a major reality that people in this country have to face."
Cluthe's platform includes an interview with author and dementia expert Laura Wayman. Wayman states that often it is the personal care giver who passes way first, from factors such as high stress and depression, and that nearly half of people age 80 and above suffer from some form of dementia. Wayman's book, "A Loving Approach to Dementia Care," as well as her advice given on Cluthe's program aim to guide caregivers toward improved relationships with their loved ones.
Cluthe's presentation will take place at The Hampton at Shadowlake at 2835 Shadowbriar Drive, Houston, TX 77077 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to discussing dementia, Cluthe will describe Phonoscope's numerous services which include internet, data protection, carrier services, business cable, IP telephony, and video conferencing. Free lunch will be served during the event, and interested parties are required to RSVP with Susan McAdams at smcadams@brookdaleliving.com or 281-759-6700. Further information on Phonoscope is available at www.phonoscope.com.
About Phonoscope
 Houston-owned Phonoscope provides high quality broadcast solutions such as webcasts, corporate communications, telemedicine, and more. Established in 1953, Phonoscope is the oldest cable provider in the city. The company serves seven counties, owns six subsidiaries, and operates a 2400 mile fiber optic ring. Phonoscope's Houston's Voice channel may be accessed here.
About Houston's Voice
Houston's Voice is a community driven video and interactive media network dedicated to supporting the creative efforts of the personalities, businesses and organizations that make Houston great. Houston's Voice is part of Project Open Voice (POV), a pilot program from Comcast that brings organizations together across the web, mobile, social media and cable television outlets. From a desk top or mobile device, viewers may access and interact with original content specific to Houston in the categories of education, business, faith, leisure, youth, arts, sports, food and beverage, and community. For more information or to become a Content Partner, visit www.houstonsvoice.com.
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Chicago (December 5, 2012) "Buddy Guy is by far and without a doubt the best guitar player alive...if you see him in person, the way he plays is beyond anyone. Total freedom of spirit, I guess. He really changed the course of rock and roll blues." - Eric Clapton
"Buddy Guy plays from a place that I've never heard anyone play." - Stevie Ray Vaughn
Buddy Guy, the son of sharecroppers, made the journey from Louisiana to Chicago, Illinois on September 25, 1957 on the day Buddy calls his second birthday. He appeared on stages all over the world as he developed into a legendary musician. Having performed with Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Junior Wells, Magic Slim and a host of other blues musicians, as well as many rock stars, Buddy Guy has become a true icon in the music industry. Eric Clapton, John Mayer and the late Stevie Ray Vaughn have all declared Buddy Guy as the greatest blues guitarist of all time.
 Buddy Guy, recipient of numerous awards, including the National Medal of Arts, 6 Grammy Awards and an unprecedented 23 W.C. Handy Awards (more than any other artist has ever received) is also an inductee in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a recipient of the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors.
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Buddy Guy will join the group of esteemed artists who have previously appeared at The Experience event where he will be interviewed by host
Dedry Jones, perform and participate in an autograph session! He joins Patti Labelle, John Legend, Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, Kirk Franklin, Maxwell and a host of other artists who have previously participated in The Experience.
This will be an evening celebrating the release of Buddy's new CD, Live at Legends on Silvertone Records recorded at his internationally known blues club, Legends. Live at Legends is the follow-up to his Grammy Award winning 2010 CD, Living Proof.
The celebration at The Experience will give fans and blues lovers an up close and personal view of an artist that they truly admire. Buddy will have the opportunity to speak directly with his fan base and share his history as an artist, musician and entrepreneur.
WHAT: The Experience with Buddy Guy
WHEN: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm)
WHERE: DuSable Museum of African American History (740 East 56th Pl., Chicago, IL)
PHOTO/PRESS: Media representatives are invited to attend The Experience with Buddy Guy for photo opportunities and to speak with the host and/or artist.
About The Music Experience:
The Music Experience is an actual brick and mortar store located in Chicago's South Shore community where patrons stop by, listen to music, relax and just talk about the music they love (or don't love). The Music Experience's noted signature event is The Experience. The brainchild of Dedry Jones, The Experience is an event in which consumers celebrate the release of a CD with an artist showing definite impact on the music industry. Patrons from the entire Chicago community and neighboring states, gain exclusive access to a personal conversation with the artist as he/she is interviewed about their career, their interests and their latest release. This conversation is the beginning of a personal relationship between artist and consumer. The interview is followed by a mini-performance and autograph session. Each attendee receives a CD, as part of their ticket purchase, when they arrive to the venue. The Experience has featured countless Grammy winners and nominees including Maxwell, Patti LaBelle, Al Jarreau, Natalie Cole, Ledisi, Chaka Khan, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, Donna Summer, Ashford and Simpson and many more.
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