Artists In Residency

2017's artists are; Chris Burke, Darren Cinque, Matthew Huff, Antonio Rullez, Max Merseny, Steven Feifke, and Yeho!

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"The Beat!" has the very best artists speaking to us exclusively like; Eric Alán, Cristobal, Ryan Adames, Deirdre, Guy Scheiman, Richie Arci, Eddy Barrena, Darren Cinque, Jesse Johnson, Max Merseny, Breaux Gargano, Sean O’Reilly, Luca Savazzi, Alex Serra, and MORE!

Rick Astley is on fire with "50!"

"Rick Astley is selling out tour dates globally with his timeless classics and new hits!

The Song: "Don't Cry For Me Argentina!"

"The Beat!" has a brand new series entitled; "The Song." This series features the best of songs/the singers/stories and how they became to be.

Barry Conrad is "Dancing On My Own!"

"The Beat! is featuring the hot Aussie dancer, actor and dancer in an exclusive interview!

Chris Burke sings "The Mike Reid Songbook!"



Chris Burke | I Can't Make You Love Me - The Mike Reid Songbook |


Chris Burke - One of my all time personal favorite singers that is a favorite here at "The Beat!" is singer/songwriter Chris Burke. Chris is a rising star that has such a rich singing voice it is natural that he is one of our "Artist's In Residence."

It is with wonderful news that Chris is releasing a brand new album along with single and tour dates, it looks like 2015 ends with a BANG and ushers 2016 in a grand way! There are many reasons why I as a fan of him not only of his art in music and writing but as a person comes through in his music selection (and the best talent he surrounds himself with).

Next month we start off the new year with Chris's lush album entitled; "I Can't Make You Love Me - The Mike Reid Songbook." This album I have to say is going to be one of his best yet. If you can not wait for the album (like myself) then rest assure the first singe; I Can't Make You Love Me is available right now! If Chris's album along with the first single sound familiar then you would be right since the song was made famous by Bonnie Raitt from her Grammy winning album "Nick of Time."



A very smart decision to dedicate an album to Mike Reid is fantastic. Mike Reid to bring everyone up to speed (in case you need a quick reminder) is a very successful songwriter. He has has many well known artists record his classics which you will hear made new by Chris.

I was very lucky to get some insight from Chris regarding this brand new project so here he is in his own words:

....."The first song we recorded, (speaking about producer Bobby King) which ultimately got us excited about working together on both of these albums (Soul Music & current Mark Reid Songbook), was a song that Bonnie Raitt recorded on her ‘Nick of Time’ album called ‘Too Soon to Tell’. The writer of that song is a Nashville guy named Mike Reid (whose best known and biggest hit was another song sung by Bonnie Raitt, ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’).  Bobby and his wife, Ellen Britton, happened to be long-time friends with Mike, and they were able to send our version of ‘Too Soon to Tell’ to him. He LOVED it! ....So, we decided that his music and style fit well with the mixture of Bobby’s soulful production and my voice. Bobby and I decided to record Mike’s songbook which included tracks made famous by Wynonna Judd, Ronnie Milsap, and Leroy Parnelle, among others. Because we were able to work so closely with Mike, he also gave us a few gems that hadn’t ever been recorded by another artist. We also recorded ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ which is the title track and first single of my new album coming out in January 2016. It’s soulful and smooth, and it’s a perfect introduction to our 12 song take on the Mike Reid songbook."

Chris, this is one masterpiece of an album that I am very ecstatic you have done. Kudos, to you along with Bobby King and Mike Reid to make such a lovely album which is well worth one's time to purchase and enjoy listening to. In a day and age where a majority of "artists" loosely called are assisted heavily with studio equipment to sound decent you are by far a singer with roots from a time seemingly all but gone that is very much needed. Keep an eye out for more news on Chris such as additional singles, live performances and much more here!


‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ - Single, OUT NOW

‘I Can’t Make You Love Me - The Mike Reid Song Book’ - out in January 2016

CD Release Show - Wednesday, January 27th, 6pm at Douglas Corner, Nashville, TN

 


It's A Well-Strung Xmas!



Well-Strung - I am happy to say that my favorite classic quartet has released a brand new holiday single entitled; Silent Night. The single is now available via iTunes and they also recorded a lovely music video. There is never a disappointment when it comes to the imagination and being unique in their interpretation of classical and bringing it to the masses with a new sound. Along with bringing classics to new generations taking pop hits and making them their own is fantastic. All 4 of these gentlemen are gifted and are worthy to see live during their current holiday tour and obtaining their new music whether it is the holiday single and/or album one will be happy with the purchase.





Holiday Tour Dates:

A Well-Strung Christmas
54 Below (NYC)
December 9, 10, 14 @ 9:30 PM (Doors open 8:45 PM)
For tickets and info please visit http://54below.com/artist/well-strung/
 
Woodstock Playhouse (Woodstock, NY)
December 12 @ 7:30 PM
 
Broward Center - Amaturo Center (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
December 18 @ 7:30 PM
For tickets and info, please visit http://browardcenter.org/events/detail/a-well-strung-christmas  

The Kravis Center - Alexander W. Drefoos. Jr. Concert Hall - West Palm Beach, FL
December 19 @ 8 PM

The Abbey - (Orlando, FL) 
December 20 @ 7 pm













The Best of Holiday Music 2015!


The Best of Christmas 2015 Releases!

It is that time of year where we put the tree up, shop till we drop, ginger and mint everything known to man up, it is Christmas! I absolutely adore this time of year and the music it brings along with the happy memories. I always bring out my favorite music albums and check-out the new. As always there are the "must haves" and the "what were they thinking and/or on?!" Some of my favorite artists have either struck gold or failed miserably when releasing a holiday album. This year is like others where I want to feature many of what I found to be the best which can be pushed from a large studio or more independent.

This year I am very excited that artists like Patty Smyth, Kenny Rogers, Jann Arden, Kylie Minogue, Leann Rimes, Danny Gokey, and The Braxtons have released lovely holiday albums!!

As of this holiday season these artists have truly done their homework and released very lovely albums that each will become a classic (or at least in my catalog).  Each artist has brought a fresh feel to classics and many brand new tunes that are sorely needed and a delight. If you are looking for an enjoyable stocking stuffer, lovely tunes to play during an event or to brighten up a drive these 7 albums all from a wide array of genres and feel will bring something great. Just like everything it depends on your taste as to what one is right for you though if you are an eclectic music lover like myself than each will serve this purpose.

Happy Holidays!!!