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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8455″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] This Father’s Day we share one of our most beloved feature interviews with one of the world’s most beloved musicians and a family’s beloved dad — …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 25th annual WinterFest Music Festival benefiting the Light of Day Foundation (LOD) continues to see the light as the final weekend of shows draws near, Friday, January 24th and …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Light of Day Foundation and its quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinsonisms (ALS and PSP) begins with the power of music. The power of …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s January in New York City and all that jazz. Literally, NYC is the place to be for everything Jazz this month. The City plays host to Winter JazzFest, the …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ella Jenkins was the ultimate pioneer. Dubbed the first lady of children’s music, her  contributions to the genre and the world will stand the test of time. This week, Ella …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The world leaves their heart with Great American Songbook crooner Tony Bennett who died Friday at 96 years old. His devotion to performing and preserving the American standards spans decades …
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Legendary acoustic guitarist Laurence Juber’s wind beneath Paul McCartney’s WINGS still blows mighty fierce. This two time Grammy®-Winner and former lead guitarist in WINGS flew into the Big Apple to …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s back in live action! Record Store Day 2022 returns full throttle to a single day format with a few caveats. Due to the uncertain times we all are living in …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]And the GRAMMY® goes to women rockers on and off the musical stage this year.  Last night’s 64th annual GRAMMY Awards show returned fully LIVE after last year’s pandemic postponement …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gypsy Jazz comes front and center to NYC this weekend when guitarist/composer Stéphane Wrembel brings his annual Django A Gogo Music Festival to The Town Hall on March 5th. The …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rock icon Ian McDonald passed away on February 10th after a long battle with cancer. He leaves us with a legacy of music and love for his family, friends and …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The legendary “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey remains top of mind these days as a trailblazing performer and inspiration. The newest vehicle to keep the music icon at the …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Remembering John Lennon 40 years later. (1940 – 1980). Forty years ago on that fateful day of December 8th, we lost music legend John Lennon to senseless gun violence when …
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Live Performance and our independent venues are in serious jeopardy and time is running out to save our stages. The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) hopes to keep both alive …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lady Gaga’s inspiring words to believe in yourself is the Socially Sparked Quote of the Week. The award-winning diva’s powerful message of encouragement comes at a time when our struggles …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The New York City (NYC) music community came out Sunday morning to pose in solidarity to save our independent venues and live entertainment with the support of the newly-formed New …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Legendary singer and activist Aretha Franklin was a champion of music, culture, civil rights, human rights, the women’s movement and so much more. Her words on respect and human rights …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Folk singer songwriter Woody Guthrie’s legendary song ‘This Land Is Your Land’ is still made for you and me as the anthem turns 80 on February 23rd. The folk hero …
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EPILOGUE

Remembering the legendary bassist Jim Rodford today. Jim Rodford died on January 20, 2018, months after our Socially Sparked® Spotlight Interview was first published for Father’s Day 2017. …
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