http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/vocalist 2008-12-01T18:56:00Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/59208-sam-harris-friend-friday-39-singer-von-lee-smith 2008-12-01T18:56:00Z SamHarris <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H7ibwJFIU4c&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H7ibwJFIU4c&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/59208-sam-harris-friend-friday-39-singer-von-lee-smith"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/72687" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>► <a href="http://samharris.com/FF">samharris.com</a> </p> <p>Sam has heard about Von Smith for a while now, as people keep comparing Von to Sam. Well, here they are together, meeting for the first time. Von Lee Smith became a YouTube hit when he uploaded his version of "And I Am Telling You, I'm Not Going"... which caught the eyes and ears of Sam's friend Rosie O'Donnell. Rosie invited Von on "The View", and we are certainly going to hear more from him in the future. </p> <p>http://www.myspace.com/vonleesmith</p> <p>First "Ask Sam" where he talks about Von Smith: <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BdNEDGvuY4</p> <p>Sam on Star Search in 1984: <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZyjSuOrRBw</p> <p>----------------------------------------</p> <p>Sam's NEW CD, "Free" ...</p> <p>► <a href="http://samharris.com/free">samharris.com</a> </p> <p>► <a href="http://SamTUNES.net">SamTUNES.net</a> <br />... to download Sam Harris songs and full albums. </p> <p>► <a href="http://MySpace.com/SamHarrisMusic">MySpace.com</a> <br />... keep up to date, and be Sam's MySpace friend!</p> <p>► <a href="http://SamHarris.com">SamHarris.com</a> <br />... information, biography, discography and buy cds.</p> <p>LEGAL & BUSINESS CONTACT: <br />http://SamHarris.com/contact.htm <br />© All videos property of Sam Harris</p> <p>--</p> </div> <a href="/blog/59208-sam-harris-friend-friday-39-singer-von-lee-smith">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/51523-rehearsal-of-this-little-light-of-mine-for-bok-center-concert 2008-12-01T18:56:03Z SamHarris <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TPdbrdXwCqU&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TPdbrdXwCqU&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/51523-rehearsal-of-this-little-light-of-mine-for-bok-center-concert"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/62554" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>► <a href="http://samharris.com/free">samharris.com</a> </p> <p>Tinkle that up ... not so much!</p> <p>Sam brings you along to his rehearsal of his appearance to open the BOK Center in Tulsa, a brand new 20,000 seat convention and concert venue. A multi-faith inspirational concert with Sam as lead singer, The New Dimensions Chorale and a 400+ person choir. Sam works with Rick Fortner for the arrangements, and a vlog person even shows up! Go behind the scenes of what goes into a one night appearance for a Sam show. He takes a simple song of "This Little Light Of Mine" and rewrites it to go along with "Bridge Over Troubled Water".</p> <p>► <a href="http://SamTUNES.net">SamTUNES.net</a> <br />... to download Sam Harris songs and full albums. </p> <p>* October 4, 2008... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Cal Poly Arts Center <br /> San Luis Obispo, CA</p> <p>* October 26, 2008... <br /> Benefit Concert Appearance <br /> Desert SIDS Project <br /> Los Angeles, CA</p> <p>* November 29, 2008:... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Pike Performance Center <br /> Indianapolis, IN</p> <p>* December 7, 2008:... <br /> Sam Harris Christmas Concert <br /> VanTrease PACE Performance Center <br /> Tulsa, OK</p> <p>-------------------------</p> <p>BOK Center opens with a multifaith blessing <br />http://tinyurl.com/sambok2</p> <p>Music rocked the BOK Center downtown Sunday afternoon as thousands gathered for a multifaith celebration and blessing of the new building. </p> <p>Fired by a 450-voice choir from about 85 houses of worship, the crowd often rose to its feet in applause and joined in the singing. </p> <p>Recording artist Sam Harris, a native of the Tulsa area, said he was thrilled to be at the celebration, which was part of the grand opening for the arena. </p> <p>"What a blessing it is to be in this place," he said while catching his breath after belting out, "Change Is on the Way," from his album "Free." </p> <p>Harris was backed by the New Dimensions Chorale. </p> <p>He asked the audience to join him in an old favorite children's worship song with the lyrics: "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine." </p> <p>He urged the audience to "seek goodness everywhere, and wherever it is found, let it be free and unashamed." </p> <p>Master of ceremonies John Erling quipped: "This is the day that the taxpayers have made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." </p> <p>He thanked Rick Fortner, music director at All Souls Unitarian Church, for providing the spark years ago that resulted in the celebration, and for directing the community choir. </p> <p>Near the end of the celebration, 11 faith leaders representing the major religions of the world offered prayers of blessing for the new facility. </p> <p>Sitting side-by-side on the podium were spiritual leaders who were Methodist, Charismatic, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Greek Orthodox, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Unitarian, Buddhist and African Methodist Episcopal. </p> <p>"We decided to call it a multifaith event, rather than an interfaith event, which carries some connotations," said Jim Mishler, executive director of Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry, who helped plan the celebration. </p> <p>"We asked faith leaders to pray in their own tradition." </p> <p>As a result, several leaders used the term "in Jesus' name," a phrase generally frowned upon at interfaith events. </p> <p>Another prayed to Allah in Arabic, and another prayed in Sanskrit. Bishop Edward J. Slattery, of the Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, prayed in Spanish. </p> <p>English translations of the foreign language prayers were displayed on the scoreboard as the leaders prayed. </p> <p>A common theme running through the prayers was that the arena would be a blessing to the Tulsa community. </p> <p>Erling said the participation of such diverse faith leaders at one event "has probably never been done in our city to this degree." </p> <p>Mayor Kathy Taylor and BOK Center General Manager John Bolton spoke briefly. </p> <p>As the crowd streamed out of the arena, Jeramy Auld said of the celebration, "I thought it was great." </p> <p>"We're taxpayers," his wife Libby Auld said. "We thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be here." </p> <p>MORE: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/sambok2">tinyurl.com</a> </p> <p>****************************** *************************</p> <p>► <a href="http://MySpace.com/SamHarrisMusic">MySpace.com</a> <br />... keep up to date, and be Sam's MySpace friend!</p> <p>http://SamHarris.com <br />© All videos property of Sam Harris</p> </div> <a href="/blog/51523-rehearsal-of-this-little-light-of-mine-for-bok-center-concert">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48880-invasion-of-the-vlog-people-war-with-angels-in-the-republic 2008-12-01T18:56:04Z SamHarris <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1eMctaJ_4r8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1eMctaJ_4r8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/48880-invasion-of-the-vlog-people-war-with-angels-in-the-republic"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/58926" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>► <a href="http://samharris.com/free">samharris.com</a> </p> <p>Sam takes you backstage before his Republic concert in Hollywood. We meet Lloyd Cook, and Todd Schroeder attempts a little nipple play before they go on. Bridget Moynahan is in the audience, apparently to provide sexual frustration for anyone with a libido. Sam encounters Vlog People, Vicki and Mindy, and the drama that goes along with being Vicki and Mindy! He explains "Vlog People" to the audience and we get another version of "War On War" with Todd forced to sing backup! He closes this video with a live performance of "Only Angels Know". Vicki was Sam's temporary camerawoman.</p> <p>WAR ON WAR (lyrics): <br />http://www.samharris.com/free/war-on-war.htm <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_UKIebadtY</p> <p>ONLY ANGELS KNOW (lyrics): <br />http://www.samharris.com/free/only-angels-know.htm <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48sRdLJwh9M</p> <p>► <a href="http://SamTUNES.net">SamTUNES.net</a> <br />... to download Sam Harris songs and full albums. </p> <p>* August 18 <br />"Gimme The Mike" Live Finale <br />KOTV Channel 6 <br />Sam will be a guest Judge of the talent competition for the grand finale of the show. </p> <p>* August 31... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Sam with MASSIVE choir! <br /> BOK Center Concert <br /> Tulsa Convention Center <br /> Event is FREE and open to the public. <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/TWPDFs/2008/Final/W_062208_A_1.PDF">www.tulsaworld.com</a> </p> <p>* October 4, 2008... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Cal Poly Arts Center <br /> San Luis Obispo, CA <br />http://www.calpolyarts.org</p> <p>* October 26, 2008... <br /> Benefit Concert Appearance <br /> Desert SIDS Project <br /> Los Angeles, CA <br />http://www.shelterfromthestorm.com</p> <p>* November 29, 2008:... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Pike Performance Center <br /> Indianapolis, IN <br />http://www.pikepac.org</p> <p>* December 7, 2008:... <br /> Sam Harris Christmas Concert <br /> VanTrease PACE Performance Center <br /> Tulsa, OK <br />http://www.tulsacc.edu/page.asp?durki=98</p> <p>--------------------------------------</p> <p>SAM HARRIS - FREE - CONCERT REVIEW <br />"Cabaret Scenes": <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6qn6re">tinyurl.com</a> </p> <p>Singer, songwriter, actor, film and television writer, director, producer! Who can fill all those roles effectively and come out on Birdland's stage with a powerful, soaring voice that reaches the Heavens? SAM HARRIS! Casual in jeans and Superman T-shirt, this grand champion of the premiere season of Star Search is joyous and by all means FREE. After recording several CDs and selling multi-millions of copies, Sam likes to call his new album a record -- a record of his experiences, a collection of being Free (ad title song of the new CD).</p> <p>Most songs on this record were written by Harris alone or with his long time friend and Musical Director Todd Schroeder. Much of the CD was recorded only after a few hours sleep, many songs on one take. Why? Because Sam is the proud papa of Cooper Atticus/Harris-Jacobsen, now 4 months old, who has taken over the life, breathe, heart, soul and world of Sam Harris and his long time partner Danny. He is giddy and overcome with joy in his role as parent and that is what drives the passion and expressive feelings that pour out on every song from this pop-rock wunderkind.</p> <p>"Anchor of Love" (Harris/Schroeder) a rock ballad filled with momentous lyrics must be a hymn to Cooper Atticus as is "When You Appear" (Harris/Schroeder), where Harris soars brilliantly as he takes flight at the wonder and thrill when he is with his new son. "I Love You More" (music/lyric Kevin Fisher) is a highlight of one-upmanship and "He Is" (Schroeder/Sullivan/Harris) is one of Sam's most important songs, a male love song, sung with guitar (William Rottman playing) and bongos. Sam says he can write and sing these songs because "I am free; show biz is a prison." "Before You Go" (Harris/Schroeder) is a tear jerker about people who are parting and trying for one more chance. It is presented with simplicity and a reality that touches the soul. </p> <p>His Obama campaign theme song, "Change Is on the Way," was sung to a track with band and back-up singers. On "War on War," a political hallelujah, he was joined by guest artist, soul singer Maya Azucena. Some Harris insights shared along the way include "up-tempo songs are tragedy with a beat."</p> <p>Harris has had an outstanding career, including Broadway as a Drama Desk nominee in Grease; a Tony, Outer Critic's Circle, Drama Desk Nominations for Cy Coleman's The Life, and also appeared in The Producers.</p> <p>Sam Harris is a volatile, electrifying performer who reaches deep into the mind and core of his being to extract the provocative and exuberant. To quote him - "life is good. . . I like my life . . . it's a good time to be me!"</p> <p>--------------------------------------</p> <p>► <a href="http://MySpace.com/SamHarrisMusic">MySpace.com</a> <br />... keep up to date, and be Sam's MySpace friend!</p> <p>http://SamHarris.com <br />© All videos property of Sam Harris</p> </div> <a href="/blog/48880-invasion-of-the-vlog-people-war-with-angels-in-the-republic">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/48666-hollywood-concert-rehearsal-of-he-is-and-before-you-go 2008-12-01T18:56:04Z SamHarris <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_A_luY7c1H0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_A_luY7c1H0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/48666-hollywood-concert-rehearsal-of-he-is-and-before-you-go"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/58633" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>► <a href="http://samharris.com/free">samharris.com</a> </p> <p>Sam gives you a behind the scenes look at rehearsal a day before his next show in Hollywood CA on August 11. You hear pieces of two songs from the new album called "Free". All studio versions of the songs are available on iTunes now at: <a href="http://SamTunes.NET">SamTunes.NET</a> </p> <p>HE IS (lyrics): <br />http://samharris.com/free/he-is.htm <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v8Ddp4Vbdo</p> <p>BEFORE YOU GO (lyrics): <br />http://samharris.com/free/before-you-go.htm <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISeRDmyWZTA</p> <p>► <a href="http://SamTUNES.net">SamTUNES.net</a> <br />... to download Sam Harris songs and full albums. </p> <p>* August 11 <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br />Lloyd Cook on percussion <br />Todd Schroeder on piano <br />Nita Whitaker backup vocals: <br />http://youtube.com/watch?v=B7xwe5n3FSw <br />with Comedian Shawn Pelofsky </p> <p> Summer Stars Concert Series <br /> 88's at Republic <br /> West Hollywood, CA <br /> (310) 360-7070 <br />http://www.eightyeightscabaret.com</p> <p>* August 31... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Sam with MASSIVE choir! <br /> BOK Center Concert <br /> Tulsa Convention Center <br /> 3 p.m. Event will honor its opening with a multi-faith celebration with Sam and a community choir of more than 300 people. <br /> Event is FREE and open to the public. <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/TWPDFs/2008/Final/W_062208_A_1.PDF">www.tulsaworld.com</a> </p> <p>* October 4, 2008... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Cal Poly Arts Center <br /> San Luis Obispo, CA <br />http://www.calpolyarts.org</p> <p>* October 26, 2008... <br /> Benefit Concert Appearance <br /> Desert SIDS Project <br /> Los Angeles, CA <br />http://www.shelterfromthestorm.com</p> <p>* November 29, 2008:... <br /> Sam Harris in Concert <br /> Pike Performance Center <br /> Indianapolis, IN <br />http://www.pikepac.org</p> <p>* December 7, 2008:... <br /> Sam Harris Christmas Concert <br /> VanTrease PACE Performance Center <br /> Tulsa, OK <br />http://www.tulsacc.edu/page.asp?durki=98</p> <p>--------------------------------------</p> <p>► <a href="http://AskSamHarris.com">AskSamHarris.com</a> <br />... ask Sam anything, and he'll reply via a vlog.</p> <p>► <a href="http://SamHarris.com/answers">SamHarris.com</a> <br />... answer link from the "Ask Sam Harris" series.</p> <p>► <a href="http://MySpace.com/SamHarrisMusic">MySpace.com</a> <br />... keep up to date, and be Sam's MySpace friend!</p> <p>► <a href="http://SamTUNES.net">SamTUNES.net</a> <br />... to download Sam Harris songs and full albums.</p> <p>► <a href="http://SamHarris.com">SamHarris.com</a> <br />... information, biography, discography and buy cds.</p> <p>LEGAL & BUSINESS CONTACT: <br />http://SamHarris.com/contact.htm <br />© All videos property of Sam Harris</p> <p>--</p> </div> <a href="/blog/48666-hollywood-concert-rehearsal-of-he-is-and-before-you-go">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/35091-keytar-keytarist-pianist-singer-jeff-jeffrey-abbott-show 2008-12-01T18:36:22Z Keytarjeff <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OyHTDEENK1Y&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OyHTDEENK1Y&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/35091-keytar-keytarist-pianist-singer-jeff-jeffrey-abbott-show"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/38580" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Just a small sample of what my show is all about. <br />I tour throughout the United States,Scandinavia&The Caribbean performing this act. All Production is done by me. <br />If you are interested in hiring me for an event please contact me through my website. www.jeffreyabbott.com</p> </div> <a href="/blog/35091-keytar-keytarist-pianist-singer-jeff-jeffrey-abbott-show">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/11275-guest-steve-march-torme 2008-10-25T03:31:19Z The Ointment <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KuLKSIgGTtU&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KuLKSIgGTtU&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/11275-guest-steve-march-torme"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/11448" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Steve March Torme', son of legendary vocalist Mel Torme', performs one of his father's favorite songs today on the show.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/11275-guest-steve-march-torme">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/1561-cameron-james-make-music-not-war-21-june-07 2008-10-20T21:32:20Z adycousins <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QVkWaswSRCM&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QVkWaswSRCM&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/1561-cameron-james-make-music-not-war-21-june-07"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/823" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>unedited from the Funky Munky gig for South London Stop the War Coalition</p> </div> <a href="/blog/1561-cameron-james-make-music-not-war-21-june-07">Watch the video</a>