innovation and tone

MARS HONORS MARLEY
Bruno Mars led the tribute to Bob Marley at 55th Annual Grammy Awards. He ushered
Sting, Rihanna, Damian Marley and Ziggy Marley to the stage for performances of “Locked
Out of Heaven,” “Walking on the Moon” and “Could You Be Loved.” Mars sang through a
Sennheiser SKM 2000 transmitter, coupled with an MMD 945-1 super-cardioid capsule.
MIGUEL HEATS UP THE GRAMMYS
Miguel warmed up his voice with vocal coach Lis Lewis before his smoking
vocal performance at the Grammy Awards. He stole the show, singing his
Grammy-winning track “Adorn.” After the performance, Billboard’s cover on
the R&B singer boldly stated, “Who Really Won The Grammys.” The night before,
Lewis and Miguel were see going through their paces for the Clive Davis
party. For more on Lis Lewis, visit http://thesingersworkshop.com.
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EVERY TIME I DIE AT THE ROXY
Recently rolling through the Sunset Strip, Buffalo, NY’s Every Time I Die (ETID)
are currently finishing up their US tour before heading overseas this summer.
Along for the Hollywood ride were the Acacia Strain, Vanna, Hundredth and No
Bragging Rights. Pictured is ETID frontman Keith Buckley. For tour dates, see
http://everytimeidie.net.
JOHN LURIE
MC WRITER HANGS WITH QUINCY AT PLAYBOY MANSION
The annual Playboy Jazz Festival press conference was held at the fabled
Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, CA. Festival organizers, including Playboy
founder Hugh Hefner, were on hand to reveal which performers will be headlining
this year's event June 15-16 at the Hollywood Bowl. Pictured (l-r): MC
writer Corey Irwin with the legendary Quincy Jones. For further details, visit
http://playboyjazzfestival.com.
34 April 2013 www.musicconnection.com