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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Announces a Contest to WIN a Table to The 25th Annual Little BIG Holiday Celebration #2015 LittleBig Party

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey announces the a contest to win a table for 8 to the 25th Annual Little BIG Holiday Celebration at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa!

Monterey, CA, July 20, 2015 – The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey announces the a contest to win a table for 8 to the 25th Annual Little BIG Holiday Celebration at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa!

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa wants to get you out of the office and into the #LittleBIG2015 Party! Win a table for 8 for your office to the LittleBIG Party on December 4th and celebrate the holiday season in style! Enter on our Facebook page by nominating one of your co-workers for making a BIG difference! This can be at home, in the office or in the community. Simply post a picture on our Facebook page and tell us why your co-worker is awesome! On September 1st, the winning post will be chosen to receive a table for 8 including a night of dinner and dancing! *Enter between August 1st- August 25th. Winner announced September 1st.

About #LittleBIG2015:
Hyatt Regency Monterey invites all Monterey County businesses to celebrate your companies Holiday Party in a BIG way! Let the team of Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa experienced event planners do the work while you enjoy the party.
Package Includes:

• A Festive Dinner Buffet, Carving & Dessert Stations
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• Champagne Toast
• DJ Entertainment
• Raffle Prizes
• Festive Holiday Décor
• Complimentary Self-Parking
• Party Reservations require a minimum of 8 guests
• Cost is $74 per person inclusive
• Cash Bar and Wine by the Bottles will also be available for purchase.
• For more information, please contact the Events Department at 831.657.6540 or email Hyattmontereycatering@hyatt.com

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel& Spa on Del Monte Golf Course:
Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well-known attractions. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s house, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools, and 12,000 square foot full service spa. The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit www.hyattregencymonterey.com.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com

Kwame Binea Shakedown to Release

Self-Titled Debut EP on July 16, 2015

New York, NY, July 15, 2015 – Harlem-based roots rock songwriter/singer Kwame Binea, who fronts the Kwame Binea Shakedown, has announced the worldwide digital release of the group’s debut and self-titled EP on Tuesday, July 17, 2015 via CDbaby.com and all their major digital distribution partners including iTunes and Amazon.com.

Kwame Binea Shakedown” features four tracks including the group’s first single “Let Go” (released in early April), their most recent single, “Hang On” (released in mid-June) and “Little Lady” and “Waiting,” which have never been released. Musically, the EP showcases Binea’s “roots rock” lineage, which is a fusion of rhythmic rock n’ roll, ample dosages of infectious funk, silky soul, screaming blues and just a smidgeon of reggae and funk.

All the songs were written and produced by Binea and guitarist Justin Wilcox for Binea’s indie imprint, Pelopos Entertainment Group. The EP was co-produced by Jerry Ramos and the Shakedown Band. The Shakedown band comprises; Binea on lead vocals, guitarist’s Justin Wilcox and Art Vanterpool, drummer Medley Shabazz, bassist Phil Bass, Daron Wright on keyboards, Kengo Yamada and Michael Quigley on saxophone, Brian Varneke on trumpet and guest background vocalist’s Dietrice Bolden and Jindai Joseph. The EP was recorded at SST Studios, Kaleidscope Studios and Mercury Studios, all located in New Jersey.

Binea and Wilcox have been intermittingly writing, recording and performing the songs over the past several years. “We’ve always viewed ourselves primarily as a live band” explained Kwame. “As writers, we’re fueled by how our fans and audiences react to our songs. We take that energy and feedback back into the studio and do our best to channel it into the songs we decide to record. This EP means a lot to us because it’s driven by all the love and positivity our fans keep giving us. It’s our way of expressing our appreciation and thanks for all their inspiration and support,” he added.

Binea, grew up splitting time in West London (his birth place) and in his native origins, Ghana. He later moved to Cherry Hill, NJ as a teenager where he started to unearth his artistic aspirations as a burgeoning songwriter/singer/guitarist. While in college he teamed up with guitarist/vocalist Justin Wilcox as a duo, which became the nucleus that spawned the rock/funk collective Kwame Binea Shakedown in Harlem, NY (2011). Over the past several years they have built a legion of loyal fans performing at most of the city’s most noted music venues including Joe’s Pub, Arlene Grocery, Rockwood Music Hall and Brooklyn Bowl, to name just a few.

For more information go to: www.kwamebineashakedown.com

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity Misunderstood

Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity does NOT describe the actual mechanics of the universe! Einstein himself said so. SPACE LATTICE THEORY by Bruce Nappi finally explains why. The entire world of science needs to admit their 100+ year mistake.

Jacksonville, FL, July 20, 2015 – In 1905, Einstein published a paper now called the Special Theory of Relativity. His purpose was to show that the concept, popular at the time, that the speed of light is CONSTANT for EACH OBSERVER, was nonsense. We know this because Einstein repeatedly said so. In fact, according to Auffray, Einstein destroyed his manuscript shortly after his paper appeared in print. But the press, and influential scientists, intent on defending their hasty misinterpretation of the Michelson-Morley experiment, supported the “constancy of light” concept and led the physics community in conforming to it. This mistake has misled science for over 100 years. It requires denying many inconsistencies and creating absurdly complex theories to explain them. How about a 20 dimensional universe, the size of a pinhead, which magically appeared out of nowhere? Space Lattice Theory finally explains many of the puzzles of physics with simple visual explanations and no relativistic handwaving!

So how can Lattice Theory explain what Einstein did not? In Space Lattice Theory, Bruce Nappi provides a theoretical exploration for an entirely new foundation for the universe. This new foundation describes how matter, energy, force at a distance, space and time can be explained by one single principle – the Grand Unification. Nappi, an engineer and Director of the A3 Research Institute, has written a comprehensive and very readable paper that explains the fundamental structure of the universe with a new model that does not require any major changes to the traditional laws of physics. Rather than just providing formulas, Space Lattice Theory explains what causes matter, energy, gravity and electro-magnetics and supports the explanations with graphics that depict the principles involved. It explains the Big Bang, and how it happened in a simple 3-D universe, with no requirement to abandon the conventional concepts of physics. It finally answers puzzles like the particle-wave nature of photons, what causes time, why it always goes forward, and what produces “cause and effect”. But most important, the Theory actually listened to what Einstein said. Einstein presented Relativity as an INDIRECT proof – also known as proof by CONTRADICTION. He wanted to show how bizarre the universe and physics would become if “constant with respect to each observer” was taken as a premise. Unfortunately, nobody got the right message.

Space Lattice Theory starts with the principle that space is actually NOT mostly empty. Instead, it is densely packed with a very small object called an “Aa”. The Aas arrange themselves as a structured Lattice. That is, space is more like a crystal than an empty void. Due to major disruptions that occur periodically over the eons of time, very small defects scientists call “dislocations” occur throughout the lattice. It is these defects that create what we call matter. The major disruptions are what we call Big Bangs! In short, the structure of the universe is exactly opposite of what our intuition tells us: space is solidly packed, and matter is due to voids! Space Lattice Theory explains how matter travels through space, and explains how it converts into energy and back again. To make all of this easy for the non-scientist reader to understand, these explanations are done without mathematical equations. Pictures are provided that show what Aas might actually look like and how they behave. The descriptions explain all the objects and forces in the universe, including what causes forces at a distance like gravity, and nuclear, electric and magnetic fields. And in a real breakthrough, Space Lattice Theory provides a model for Grand Unification, describing how all of these behaviors can be caused by the single principle of the Aa.

About Bruce Nappi:
Founder/Director of the A3 Research Institute. Founder of the A3 Society. Eagle Scout on the 1965 North Pole Expedition. 40 years experience at the leading edge of high tech covering a very broad background in nuclear systems, robotics and instrumentation. Most recently focused on medical instruments and medical simulation training. In 2010, published two books to summarize major discoveries in sociology, psychology, and world sustainability. In 2013, founded the A3 Research Institute to gather people of like interests, to implement major discoveries in science, sociology and sustainability which underlie the A3 philosophy. In 2015, completed and published a major scientific paper which proposed a new structure for matter in the universe and presented a model for the Grand Unification of matter and energy. Mr. Nappi graduated with an MS from MIT in 1969 and currently lives in Massachusetts.

Contact and document availability

Bruce Nappi – bnanppi *at* A3RI *dot* org
The paper and a summary for non-technical audiences is available at http://A3society.org/LatticeTheory .

The paper is also published at:
GSJournal: http://gsjournal.net/Science-Journals/Research%20Papers-Unification%20Theories/Download/6034

Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/12080870/Space_Lattice_Theory
http://A3RI.org

Contact:
Bruce Nappi
The A3 Society
2614 Spreading Oaks Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32223
339-222-8467
bnanppi@A3RI.org
http://a3society.org/

General Manager, Executive Chef Named for The Clement Palo Alto Opening Fall 2015

Pacific Hotel Management, LLC, has announced the appointment of Sebastian Stacey as General Manager and Chef Pierre Arce as Executive Chef at its newest property, The Clement Palo Alto, scheduled to open in Fall 2015.

Palo Alto, CA, July 16, 2015 — Pacific Hotel Management, LLC, has announced the appointment of Sebastian Stacey as General Manager and Chef Pierre Arce as Executive Chef at its newest property, The Clement Palo Alto, scheduled to open in Fall 2015.

Stacey has more than a decade of experience in all aspects of hotel operations and management, with a strong focus in associate development and training. He previously served as Front Office Manager at the Historic Casa Munras Hotel and the InterContinental The Clement Monterey, both in Monterey, CA.

Born in France and trained in Europe, Chef Arce is also Executive Chef of the Sheraton and Westin hotels and has been at the culinary helm in Palo Alto for more than two decades.

The award-winning chef’s style is rooted in his classic culinary training, but he feels it is important to place a strong emphasis on the finest local ingredients with a light touch.

Chef Arce will also be in charge of the banquet kitchen for all three properties.
The Clement Palo Alto will be one of the most innovative, personalized and unique luxury hotels in the country when it opens. With 23 spacious and richly appointed one-bedroom suites, the unique hotel sets a new standard for personalized luxury accommodations in a contemporary residential-style atmosphere.

The Clement Palo Alto takes its impeccable service to another level with an all-inclusive policy, including personalized concierge services, breakfast, lunch and dinner in an on-premise location of the guest’s choice.

The Clement Palo Alto is ideally located across from Stanford University and next to downtown Palo Alto, with its award-winning restaurants, world-class shopping and upscale spas.

Contact:
The Clement Hotel
711 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, California 94301
650-322-7111
http://www.theclementpaloalto.com

About Pacific Hotel Management, LLC:
The Clement Hotel is owned and managed by Pacific Hotel Management, LLC. Pacific Hotel Management, LLC. is a privately-owned company that specializes in the development and management of high quality hotels using a variety of franchise brands. Pacific Hotel Management, LLC (PHM) manages all of the hotels owned by affiliates of Clement Chen & Associates, combining a focused corporate administrative staff with a “hands on” management philosophy to operate profitable, well-maintained hotels. PHM is based in San Mateo, California, and can be visited on the Web at www.phmhotels.com.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.theclementpaloalto.com

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Announces Wine, Dine and Jazz 2015 Grand Finale Event!!

Enjoy The Grand Finale Event With Palette-Enticing Small Bites, Award Winning Local Wines, Monterey Meringues and SWINGIN’ jazz!

Monterey, CA, July 15, 2015 – “Wine, Dine and Jazz at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa” salutes the education program of the Monterey Jazz Festival – the oldest continuously running annual jazz festival in the world!

Don’t miss out on the2015 grand finale of Wine, Dine and Jazz!

• Thursday, October 22nd
• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Sip wines from Scheid Vineyards, Twisted Roots Wines and Cima Collina Wines
• Savor small bites from the culinary team at TusCA Ristorante
• Dessert bar from Monterey Meringues.
• Listen to the sounds of “young phenoms” from the education program jamming and swinging’ together!
• Support Monterey Jazz Festival a 501(c)(3)non-profit arts education organization. We celebrate the legacy of jazz and expand the boundaries of and opportunities to experience jazz through the creative production of performances and educational programs. To learn more about Monterey Jazz Festival please visit montereyjazzfestival.org.
• Event to take place at TusCA Ristorante at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey.
• Cost is $55.00 per person inclusive
• 100% of everything raised that evening will benefit the Monterey Jazz Festival

Tickets are available on https://hyattmontereywinedinejazz2015.eventbrite.com

Background on the weekly jazz program at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa:
Our newly designed Fireplace Lounge features live jazz every weekend, with many of the finest jazz musicians from far and wide. Bar menu, signature cocktails, drink and dinner specials, free parking, never a cover, adjacent TusCA Ristorante full menu restaurant featuring local, fresh organic produce and sustainable seafood as well as sizzling steaks; the Monterey Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa has been named the number one spot on the central coast to hear live jazz! Sit by our huge indoor fireplace, with a panoramic view of the old Del Monte golf course – said to be the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi – and enjoy jazz standards, swing, Bossa nova, samba, and BeBop – music for drinking, dining, dancing, and just plain relaxing and listening! Our jazz director and drummer-in-residence now going on 17 years is Dr. David Morwood (yes, it’s true, our house drummer is a board certified plastic surgeon!). Morwood has been honored by the world wide jazz writers association for hosting the late night Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa jazz jam sessions after the annual Jazz Festival, and for operating on children with cleft lips and palates in developing countries every year our guests that are able to grab a seat in the Fireplace Lounge during the late night jazz jam sessions have listened up close and personal to such jazz legends as Wynton Marsalis, Percy Heath, George Benson, Branford Marsalis, Roberta Gamborini, Ray Drummond, and members of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Stop by and enjoy live jazz, a glass of award winning Monterey County wine and great appetizers and wood fired pizzas. Swing, Baby Swing!! All jazz events at the Fireplace Lounge at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey are complimentary. Jazz times are 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel& Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well-known attractions. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s house, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools, and 12,000 square foot full service spa. The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit www.hyattregencymonterey.com/.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com

Space Lattice Theory a Grand Unification of Physics

Space Lattice Theory presents a radically new theory of the universe that describes how matter, energy, force at a distance, space and time can be explained by one single principle – a Grand Unification. Many cosmic puzzles are finally explained.

Jacksonville, FL, July 12, 2015 – Space Lattice Theory, a scientific paper by Bruce Nappi, presents a radically new theoretical explanation for the foundation of the universe. This new foundation envisions the universe as a densely packed crystal-like Lattice and describes how matter, energy, force at a distance, space and time can be explained by that one single principle – a Grand Unification.

Nappi, an aerospace engineer and Director of the A3 Research Institute, has written a comprehensive paper that proposes a completely new structure for the universe. Rather than being mostly an empty void, the universe is densely packed with one small object called an “Aa”, which forms a crystal-like LATTICE that is infinite in size. Matter and energy move through the Lattice like dislocations and energy move through solid materials. The new model produces behaviors generally consistent with the conventional principles of physics. No complex math is needed to understand them. However, the new theory provides amazingly simple solutions to many of the current big puzzles of physics, and does so without the need to change the traditional laws of physics as current theories do. And, rather than being just a collection of mathematics, Space Lattice Theory explains what causes matter, energy, gravity, electro-magnetics and nuclear forces using simple figures. The paper is written without equations and is easily to read and understand by any reader.

Space Lattice Theory now provides simple but consistent explanations for all the major cosmic and nuclear questions of our time. For example, Big Bangs, which occur repeatedly, unfold in a simple, conventional 3-D universe without the need for singularities or to warp space. Big Bangs are, in fact, just like cosmic “space quakes”. As they open and then collapse, they create dislocations or bubbles in the Space Lattice. These are what we observe as matter. This explains how matter can appear to be created out of nothing, and also why an equal amount of antimatter is not observed. The theory presents new principles for Black Holes, showing why gravity can not exceed specific limits. It also describes how Black Holes convert matter back into natural Space Lattice, thereby reversing the process caused by Big Bangs. The theory suggests that photons play a major role in physics, and shows how they can come to rest, becoming what is called Dark Matter. The theory explains the duality of photons and explains how they convert mass to energy and back again. Using a new model for photons and electromagnetic waves, the microwave background is explained. And a final example, forces at a distance, in the form of gravity, electrostatics, magnetics and the nuclear forces are finally explained with tangible, visualizable principles, all being distinct wave fields in the physical Lattice.

Lattice Theory has profound implications for current research. It suggests that particle accelerator interpretations are very misleading. What we call “sub atomic particles”, for example, are not actually “sub” components of fundamental particles, but rather collision fragments. This is why they can come together, temporarily, into unstable forms with masses much higher than their parents. Lattice Theory would redefine particle accelerator research as new material research. Photons and light are considered distinct in Lattice Theory. By identifying new mechanisms for their energy loss during motion, Red Shift is given a new foundation directly related to distance traveled, independent of Doppler shift. This will force a reanalysis of most cosmic observations. A significant advantage provided by the theory is that most of its principles are directly testable, although requiring development of new types of instruments. The age old debate about the nature of light and the aether has finally been resolved and the misunderstanding of the Special Theory of Relativity that has lasted for so long can finally end.

About Bruce Nappi:
Founder/Director of the A3 Research Institute. Founder of the A3 Society. Eagle Scout on the 1965 North Pole Expedition. 40 years experience at the leading edge of high tech covering a very broad background in nuclear systems, robotics and instrumentation. Most recently focused on medical instruments and medical simulation training. In 2010, published two books to summarize major discoveries in sociology, psychology, and world sustainability. In 2013, founded the A3 Research Institute to gather people of like interests, to implement major discoveries in science, sociology and sustainability which underlie the A3 philosophy. In 2015, completed and published a major scientific paper which proposed a new structure for matter in the universe and presented a model for the Grand Unification of matter and energy. Mr. Nappi graduated with an MS from MIT in 1969 and currently lives in Massachusetts.

Contact and document availability:

Bruce Nappi – bnanppi *at* A3RI *dot* org

The paper and a short summary for non-technical audiences is available at http://A3society.org/LatticeTheory.

The paper is also published at:

GSJournal: http://gsjournal.net/Science-Journals/Research%20Papers-Unification%20Theories/Download/6034 and Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/12080870/Space_Lattice_Theory
http://A3RI.org

Contact:
Bruce Nappi
The A3 Society
2614 Spreading Oaks Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32223
339-222-8467
bnanppi@A3RI.org
http://a3society.org/

Big Band Jazz Collective Sasha’s Bloc Release New Single “Feels Like Jazz” Featuring Grammy Nominated Artist Jane Monheit Out July 7th

Los Angeles based jazz collective Sasha’s Bloc are releasing their latest single “Feels Like Jazz” off their latest CD release Heart on Fire

Los Angeles, CA, July 11, 2015 – Los Angeles based jazz collective Sasha’s Bloc are releasing their latest single “Feels Like Jazz” off their latest CD release Heart on Fire, featuring the incomparable Grammy nominated singer Jane Monheit providing her signature sultry vocals.

A blend of contemporary and traditional 1920’s jazz, band leader Alex Gershman and Sasha’s Bloc will transport you back in time to the feel good times of the roaring ‘20s in this new single with its simple, conversational verses, polished production and standout solos from trumpeter Kye Palmer and guitarist Steve Cotter capturing the styles and excitement of the past.

Feels Like Jazz” by Sasha’s Bloc earns it place on your iPod by being what it intends to be: simple jazz fun.” –Gig Band

“Feels Like Jazz” is set for release on July 7th with an accompanying music video – exclusive footage from the band’s Heart on Fire release party shot in Los Angeles at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Club.

Sasha’s Bloc is an amalgam of varied artists, nationalities and experiences, all fueled by bassist and songwriter Alex Gershman to deliver a sound that is consistently big, boisterous, and full of spirit.

With a big-band sound that recalls the vibe of New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band infused with the blues, a hint of Gypsy Jazz, contemporary jazz and swing, Sasha’s Bloc have been playing to sold out shows across Southern California for the past two years and have developed a loyal following across the country.

Watch the “Feels Like Jazz” music video on YouTube

Follow Sasha’s Bloc:

Home


http://www.facebook.com/sashasbloc
http://www.youtube.com/sachasbloc

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/

Electro-Pop Singer C’NKY Siwela Debuts with “Distant Cry” on June 30th

South Africa based, Electro/Pop singer and flautist, C’nky Siwela has announced the digital release of his debut single “Distant Cry” for June 19, 2015 via iTunes.

Los Angeles, CA, July 02, 2015 – South Africa based, Electro/Pop singer and flautist, C’nky Siwela has announced the digital release of his debut single “Distant Cry” for June 19, 2015 via iTunes. Siwela has been garnering considerable buzz in South Africa; in 2014 he won the award for Best Afro-Pop Artist at the SACRA Awards following the release of his album, Reminiscent of the Sounds. With his new single and upcoming album, Another Side of Me on; C’nky is ready to further broaden his market into the United States.

Distant Cry” (featuring rapper/producer Louis M. Songz), displays C’nky’s versatile musical concept by blending a contemporary mix of jazz influenced flute melodies, along with his soulful vocals into a House/Pop composition. This inspiring track intends to motivate people who are suffering from any struggles during their journey to reach their ultimate goals. “Distant Cry” reminds listeners to show love and respect to one another in order for everyone to reach their greatest achievements in life. The song has already received more than 19,000 listens on SoundCloud.

Distant Cry’ is lyrically inspirational, courageous and friendly which is combined with a nice electronic groove. I identify my music as an original style fused with a traditional South African vibe. It is meant to be fun and energetic that can make anyone lighten up,” says C’nky Siwela.

For more information please: http://www.cnkysiwela.com

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/

Rising Super Star Rachel London Drops New Contemporary Pop Hit “Runnin” Now Available on iTunes

Singer-songwriter Rachel London has dropped the essential summer pop anthem with “Runnin.”

Los Angeles, CA, July 02, 2015 – Singer-songwriter Rachel London has dropped the essential summer pop anthem with “Runnin.” Distributed by Sony, produced by Mike Gonsolin and co-written by Nick Nittoli, “Runnin,” will have your pulse racing with its polished unapologetic lyricism and big beats.

Ready to take the pop world by storm, London’s new single is a complete 180 from her previous releases. A dance-heavy, dark, and mature pop song, “Runnin” is both catchy and relatable.

With her powerful vocals, London honestly belts out the whirlwind that is new love and the trials and tribulations of relationships. Listeners are in for the emotional roller coaster ride with perfectly timed unpredictable drops and peaks of aural excellence.

“Start me with a kiss, There’s no stopping this, There’s no stopping this, I can’t get enough … This song is about exploring boundaries, not scorning yourself for desiring passion, figuring out how to let go of “right” and “wrong” as well as communicating that vulnerability is strength.“

“Runnin is a beautiful mix of light and darkness, like a yin and yang making it a perfect representation of Rachel,” states co-writer Nick Nittoli.

London is carving out a spot for herself in the music industry and will hope to excite fans with her upcoming EP due out this fall and a brand new music video for “Runnin,” which will be out in July. Both soulful and raw lyricism coupled with contemporary pop sounds, London takes inspiration from growing up on Alanis Morissette and Madonna.

Stream“Runnin”on Soundcloud
Watch the “Runnin” Lyric Video on VEVO
Purchase “Runnin” on iTunes

Follow Rachel London:
facebook.com/rachellondonmusic
twitter.com/xorachellondon
instagram.com/xorachellondon
youtube.com/RachelLondonVEVO

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/

Sweet Honey in the Rock Set for Australian Concert Tour and Headlining Engagement at Festival of Voices July 8-17 2015

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the Grammy-nominated a cappella ensemble who’ve built a legacy for merging an inimitable and distinct harmonic vocal blend with a veracious commitment to activism

New York, NY, July 01, 2015 – SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the Grammy-nominated a cappella ensemble who’ve built a legacy for merging an inimitable and distinct harmonic vocal blend with a veracious commitment to activism, social justice, equality and freedom are returning to Australia for a mini-tour July 8th – July 18th. The tour will be highlighted by their special guest appearance at the 12th Annual Festival of Voices scheduled for July 2-12 in Hobart, Tasmania. The Festival attracts thousands of singers throughout Australia who learn new repertoire and skills, work with exceptional teachers, meet fellow vocalists and choristers and perform at the host venue, the Music Recital Hall in Hobart. Sweet Honey will be hosting workshops from July 8th – 12th. They will headline their own concert at the Music Recital Hall on July 10th and deliver an abbreviated performance with some of featured choir participants as part the Festival’s finale concert on July 12th.

Sweet Honey will also perform major concerts at the Princess Theatre in Launceston, Tasmania, July 14th, City Recital Hall in Sydney, July 16th and the Melbourne Recital Hall in Melbourne, July 18th. The ensemble last toured Australia in 2013 which was highlighted by their performance at the internationally renowned Byron Bay Bluesfest.

“We’re truly honored and excited to be invited by The Festival Of Voices to share the power of our unique musical offerings and global experience,” stated Carol Maillard, one of the group’s founding members. “We’re looking forward to collaborating with all the choral ensembles in the workshops and performing concerts for our loyal Australian and Aboriginal fans in Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne and Sydney.”

Sweet Honey will be jetting to Australia fresh from the recording studio in their home base of Washington, DC. The ensemble has been putting the finishing touches on their first album comprised of primarily original songs since “Go In Grace,” (released in 2008 as the soundtrack for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company’s 50th Anniversary theatrical piece of the same title). Their new album will also feature several notable cover songs from their live show of which they are recording for the first time. The album is set for release this fall on Appleseed Recordings.

Last month the group completed their fourth international US Embassy tour this year in Swaziland. They were previously invited by the US Embassies in Ethiopia, Peru and Jamaica in February to help them honor and celebrate Black History Month.

They performed several major concerts and contributed to community programs sponsored by the Embassy in each respective country. Last year, Sweet Honey made their premiere US Embassy tour (August 27- 31) as part of the Arts Envoy program to Belize. The Arts Envoy Program is a longstanding outreach program and initiative sponsored by the US State Department.

One of the major highlights of their visit to Swaziland was their debut appearance at the MTN Bushfire Festival (May 29-31) which featured a special collaboration on two songs (one by each artist) with noted songwriter/singer Floewe (real name Fikile Dhladhla) a native of Swaziland. CNN recently noted the Festival is one of the top seven “must attend music festivals” in Africa.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, which celebrated their 40th Anniversary last year is comprised of vocalist’s Louise Robinson, Carol Maillard, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil and Shirley Childress (American Sign Language Interpreter). The ensemble also features special guest bassist (acoustic upright and electric bass) Romeir Mendez.

For further information about SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK go to: www.sweethoneyintherock.org

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/