Sunday Spotlight

Sunday Spotlight with Tinsley Ellis

By Abbe Sparks • Music, Sunday Spotlight

Tinsley Ellis at The Iridium in NYC, January 2017. photo: Mark Raker Photography Tinsley Ellis on The Future of the Blues? We continue our Sunday spotlight interviews in the Blues Music category with a one-on-one sit down with Southern Blues-Rocker Tinsley Ellis. Socially Sparked News: There seems to be a resurgence and escalating interest in [...]

2 years ago

Cheese Doodles Socially Spark Our Lives

By Abbe Sparks • Entertainment, Sunday Spotlight

Cheese Doodles socially spark our lives in so many ways. On behalf of National Cheese Doodle Day, here's a little background on the history of the cheesy snack. Invented in the 1950s by Yorie Mohai, the Cheese Doodle is a snack food made out of cornmeal that is puffed, baked, fried and coated with cheddar [...]

2 years ago

Down to the Roots Deep in Muddy Waters

By Abbe Sparks • Music, Entertainment, Sunday Spotlight

We’re getting down to the roots deep in Muddy Waters with award-winning guitarist/vocalist Bob Margolin for a crystal clear picture of the man, his music and his vision. …
Read More

2 years ago

Jesse Malin and Friends Rock Out for Wheelchair Fund

By Abbe Sparks • Music, Entertainment, Sunday Spotlight

New York’s Jesse Malin and his music friends come together at Bowery Ballroom for a cause. Hometown NYC punker Jesse Malin — with the help of more than a dozen …
Read More

2 years ago

The Original Hootchie Coochie Man of Modern Blues Lives On: Willie Dixon

By Abbe Sparks • Music, Entertainment, Sunday Spotlight

The original Hootchie Coochie Man of modern blues – Rock ‘n Roll hall of famer Mr. Willie Dixon lives on through his music, his foundation and through Big Head Blues …
Read More

2 years ago

Over the Havana Moon for Stones New Film

By Abbe Sparks • Entertainment, Sunday Spotlight

Everyone will be over the Havana Moon for The Rolling Stones ‘ new documentary Havana Moon – The Rolling Stones Live in Cuba. Filmed by award winning director Paul Dugdale, the …
Read More

Vinyl Lovers Rejoice with Record Store Day New Releases

By Abbe Sparks • Pop Culture, Music

Vinyl lovers rejoice with over 550 new releases to choose from in honor of Record Store Day 2019. The annual event brings together independent record stores from around the world featuring a range of celebratory activities that offer special promotions, artist appearances, performances, give-a-ways and more. Now in its 12th year, Record Store Day (RSD) [...]

July Sparks Celebrations for Independence Days, Human Rights, Reggae +

By Abbe Sparks • Pop Culture

July Sparks celebrations for Independence Days in countries of Canada, United States of America and France; Reggae Day in Jamaica and Nelson Mandela Day worldwide. It’s the month of Fireworks, Parades, Music, Festivals and Picnics. Plenty to be happy about and get Socialy Sparked in July. Here are highlights of things to do around the [...]

June Sun Shines on Safety, Pride, Environment and More

By Abbe Sparks • Pop Culture, Advocacy

June sun shines awareness on Safety, LGBTQ Pride, the Environment, Summerfests and more worthwhile causes and fun events. It is the month to celebrate the official onset of Summer, Fathers, Hunger and festivals galore. Here are five top June Events to know. IN THE SUNLIGHT >NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH -- Every June, the National Safety Council [...]

Top

Sunday Spotlight