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Major Move? Artist TJ Penzone Talks Going Solo With ‘These People’

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Many artists have achieved plenty of success as a solo artist after finding fame in a band or group. Paul McCartney, Beyonce and several more come to mind as performers who found their own voice outside of what initially made them a household name. Artist TJ Penzone plans to do that with his own solo journey that began earlier this month. [Read more…] about Major Move? Artist TJ Penzone Talks Going Solo With ‘These People’

Two Time Tony Nominee Vivian Reed Brings Brand New Show to Midtown

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Vivian Reed is done with standards–at least for now. After two successful shows (Standards and More and Vivian Reed Sings Lena Horne) highlighting the American songbook, the two time Tony nominee is switching gears with a brand new show entitled Little Bit of Soul, Little Bit of Pop at Midtown’s Green Room 42 on Saturday, June 15th at 7 PM.  “I’ve made my contribution to standards. Now, I want to change genres and be more eclectic,”  she recently told Manhattan Digest over a cup of tea at an Upper West Side Cafe. [Read more…] about Two Time Tony Nominee Vivian Reed Brings Brand New Show to Midtown

Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year

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We get so many signs and clues that inaugurate the start of something. When we see certain commercials we know fall is upon us and when we start to see the leaves grow we know spring is here. For the Hip Hop community when the 1st Sunday in June rolls around we know Summer is right around the corner, cause Hot 97’s Summer Jam concert says so!! [Read more…] about Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year

Singer-Songwriter Penelope Robin Talks Finding Success at a Young Age

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Singer-songwriter Penelope Robin is on her way to becoming the next big thing at a very young age. She’s only 11 and has already reached millions of views on her YouTube channel and thousands on her social media pages. Should JoJo Siwa and others around her be concerned that she’s about to take their spotlight (wink wink)? [Read more…] about Singer-Songwriter Penelope Robin Talks Finding Success at a Young Age

Exclusive: Legendary Singer & Songwriter Ajay Mathur Discusses His Illustrious Career

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Ajay Mathur has had quite the illustrious career that has spanned several decades. The talented singer/songwriter has had a stellar go at it from a solo point of view by topping the charts several times with songs like “Nasty Lady” all the way to one of his latest “Forget About Yesterday”. [Read more…] about Exclusive: Legendary Singer & Songwriter Ajay Mathur Discusses His Illustrious Career

Manhattan Digest Exclusive With The ‘Psychedelic’ Chris Ruben Band

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I sort of giggled when I first heard that Long Island’s very own The Chris Ruben Band partially referred to themselves as “psychedelic”. That’s because it’s a word barely if ever used in the music industry anymore, so their sound immediately caught my eye for all the right reasons.

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Two Men in Love: An Interview with PS Classics’ Philip Chaffin

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Philip Chaffin has a story to tell. Actually, he has one to sing. The co-founder of PS Classics has recently released an album which spans a life fully lived from the gay perspective–from the nervous first date through the loss of a partner. “Will He Like Me” is a collection of both well-known and rare gems. Produced with his husband Tommy Krasker, the album has been selected as a 2018 NY Times pick for Gift Giving. Times critic Jesse Green wrote,   “Chaffin turns the great songs of love gay, merely by refusing to alter the titles and pronouns. From “When I Marry Mr. Snow,” to “I Got Lost in His Arms,” he tells a familiar story that has never sounded so new.”

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