Revel Entertainment lands Rihanna & Alicia Keys

Revel Casino has scored again
with the signing of two mega performers.
+Alicia Keys will appear with Miguel on April 13th in Ovation Hall. On the 26th, +Rihanna
takes center stage for one night only.
Revel is the boss of the entertainment scene in Atlantic City. The hot artists come there.
I 'm seeing Rihanna in Philly in March. You can follow me at that concert.


This entertainment news made me wonder who I would like to see at Revel
next. My choices are +Usher, +Neyo and +Beyonce. All three have CDs to
promote and would bring international attention. Please leave a comment
on my choices. Go as far to submit one of your own. Will it be Neyo singing "Lazy Love" or "Mad"?

The artist that gets the most comments is the one I will try to go see. Will it be Usher singing "Dive" or "Confessions"? Which of these videos is
    the hottest?

 

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Philadelphia's Daniel Tucker - Aspiring Person of the Week (4)

Daniel Tucker is making his way toward fame with the power of the pen. He is an accomplished writer who is currently working on two literary projects.

He finds time to do this and                                    

work two jobs at Philadelphia area casinos. This task is not overwhelming to him.

A graduate of Shippenburg University in May 2011, Daniel was able to take dealing classes while on break from school.

In addition to writing, he has performed in plays and done auditions for film and theatre productions.

 

He has a degree in Inter Disciplinary Arts. Daniel is open to displaying his acting talents as well as his creative writing. He found time to answer seven questions.

 

1). What do you do when you're not working or practicing your craft?
Daniel - "When I'm not spending my time working on my art, I like to exercise, read, and find time for family and friends.
It's imperative to always work on your mind as well as your body.
And to always find time for those you care for. These are some
of the things that keep me grounded."


2). What is the last book that you read?  Daniel - "The last book I read
was a book of poetry by Nikki Giovanni. She is one of my
favorite poets and her work inspires me. Reading poetry helps me
with my writing. I like to surround myself with great art."

3).What do you use for motivation to pursue your dreams?   

Daniel - "Some things I use as my motivation are, my past and all of the obstacles that I've overcome. My family and all the things I want to prove to them. And for my future children, I want to build a life for them that's inspirational as well as become a symbol of strength and security."

4). If you could be in any generation what would it be?  Daniel - "I would
be in the Harlem Renaissance in New York City. The explosion of culture
at the time featured music, art and writing. This era produced writers such as Counter Cullin and Langston Hughes."

5.) If you were in a romantic scene in a movie, who would be your co-star?   Daniel - "If I was in a romantic scene, I would definitely want it to be with my biggest celebrity crush. Kerry Washington, she is absolutely breathtaking."

6). What is the hippest city that you have ever been in?  Daniel - "I would have to say New York City."

7). What quote do you use for inspiration?  "Two quotes that inspire me come from the Great Frederick Douglass:

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence."

And..."Without struggle, there is no progress."

The following is an example of  Daniel's literary prose.

'Visualization

"Our forevers are marked by the memories painted upon the walls of our minds

They create murals of

Love
Life
Friends

And the tragedies that have shaped our very foundation

Each day begins with a footstep toward our envisioned destiny

And ends with a realization of greatness in the making." ~Daniel Tucker

 

Reach out to Daniel Tucker for auditions and writing opportunities at
                                      ddtuck@gmail.com
                           and Facebook at David Cash (Tucker)
                               & Twitter @Daniel_David11            

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Beyonce Countdown to Super Bowl 2013

Beyonce countdown to Super Bowl 2013 in New Orleans starts now.
I 'll share tweets on Twitter, photos and features on Tumblr and articles
on Facebook, leading up to her performance. I know you're going to like this.
Re cap by reading the following blog post. It's the show. http://thegamingguyproductions.blogspot.com/2012/10/beyonce-and-nfl-superbowl-2013.html

Beyonce opening song at Super Bowl is "Crazy in Love" Listen  to it now.
http://youtu.be/ViwtNLUqkMY

Beyonce flashback to the Inauguration in Washington. Decide for yourself
what she did.
http://youtu.be/qGDH18R7GfA

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Philadelphia's Upcoming Guitarist Lydia Giordano - Aspiring Person of the Week (3)

Surgeon is a 4 piece Progressive metal band from Philadelphia.
The band has been described  as “visceral, nihilistic beautifully-executed prog metal“* that’s all about “intensity and attitude“ . Mixing hooks with intricate melodic instrumentals Surgeon crafts each song as an individual piece of art. *Black Sabbath along with Rush, and the Melvins are all recognized as influences of the band. Surgeon's sound is best described as a haunting familiarity that lives outside of time.

  Lydia Giordano is the lead guitar shredder and main songwriter in Surgeon. Her focused stage presence and “absolutely crushing guitar riffs“ reveals the confident genius behind the music.  That along with Sean Bolton’s vocals makes up the musical engine that started performing in high schools and basement parties.  Surgeon went on to work with several notable producers on early recording projects as they attempted to define their sound including the most recent release 2008's angry Guest which was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini.

The Band has performed throughout the country. Some of the more notable
venues include TLA and the Trocadero in Philadelphia. They have done gigs
at the Delancey Room and the Knitting Factory in New York City. Surgeon has
also played to crowds in Washington D.C. and Chicago.



Most recently the band finished recording an Album with Kevin Antreassian at Backroom studios in Rockaway NJ.  The album will be titled Chemical Reign and will be released April 2013. After this the band will start touring and shopping the record to labels.

Lydia works full time as a casino dealer in Philadelphia. She was able to find time for seven questions. 

1).What do you do when you're not practicing your craft?  Lydia - "I love to play card and board games. I am kind of a video nerd as well. So dealing cards is a perfect fit for me."

2). What was your first performance or show?  Lydia - "My 1st gigs were in make shift

basements or a garage where all the cool kids hung out. I've been in a band for as long

as I can remember."

3). Who is your favorite musical artist?  Lydia - "It's hard for me to pick a favorite. I like

different musicians for a variety of reasons and that constantly changes. Right now,

I am listening to the new Gojira, Skeltonwitch and Dethklok albums."

 

4). What do you use for motivation for pursuing your dream? Lydia - "I am naturally

motivated because I love to write music and play the guitar.. Being in the group is

motivational because working with other people puts pressure on you to do things in

a timely manner."

 

5). How often do you and the band rehearse? Lydia - "We rehearse twice a week for a

period of 4 hours. We are spending more time in the studio now anticipating the new

album.This way we cover everything and have a neutral perspective in the process.

The entire studio time for the album took approximately three weeks,"

 

 

6). What is your ultimate career goal?  Lydia - "Everyone wants to travel the world

and be famous,that the easy answer. The real answer is to reach people with my music

and to live a life where I grow in my experience as an artist."

 

7). What is your favorite quote?   Lydia -  "Everything you want is on the other side

 of fear." - George Addair

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lydia and Surgeon can be reached for booking engagements and
followed on Facebook. See below.

www.facebook.com/Surgeonmusic

www.surgeonband.net

 

Facebook Aspiring Person of the Week Post

This week I'll submit my third aspiring person of the week post. I am
happy to let all my followers and readers know that this feature is
starting to take off. I have several people expressing interest in being
"next". I would like to do one of my followers on Twitter. I eventually
want to extend this to Tumblr as well.
Keep reading this feature and tell your colleagues and friends. The karma
and motivation we receive from sharing the success of others is so
rewarding.  Check back and meet this week's aspiring person. She is in
a band.

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New York City's Raven Cassell - The Aspiring Person of the Week (2)

Raven Cassell is making her mark and working toward her dreams.
She is a twenty year old Liberian American who works two jobs
and attends Camden County Community College. She is 12 credits
short of her associates degree. She graduates in May 2013. Upon
graduation, she plans to attend Pace University or the New School
of Drama in lower Manhattan. She is currently working with acting
coach, Philip Jacobson. They meet once a week to work on monologues
and script reading. Raven does all this and still made time for her seven
questions. Here they are!

      1).    What do you do when you’re not working or practicing your craft?

Raven - "During the time that I’m not practicing my craft, I am a student working on my associates degree at Camden County College. I am currently in the audition process for the Universities I plan to transfer to. I also work at a daycare teaching Pre-K and I work at a Group Home assisting the developmentally disabled."

         2). How long have you wanted to be an actress?

   

          Raven -  "I have wanted to be an actress since I've known my name."

   3). Who is the person whose artistic style you would emulate if you could and why?
 

Raven - "When it comes to drama, Julia Roberts has always been someone I idolize. She has reached a high level of success and has become a very large influence on me. Lucille Ball was the first woman to introduce me to situational comedies. From very young age, I laughed along with her as I unintentionally grasped her acting techniques."

4) Who is your favorite musical artist?

 Raven - Erykah Badu. "She is a neo-soul female recording artist and performer. Her music is very therapeutic and tranquilizing as well as uplifting and funky. I was only able to see her in concert this past summer."

5).What your ultimate career goal?

Raven - "To be able practice my craft working in film, television, voice-over and improv and make a living from it as well. I want to be able to share my knowledge with the world once I’ve reached a peak in my career. At that point, I plan to own my own acting studio for aspiring actors and actresses who need career guidance."

6). What is the hippest city you have ever been in?

Raven - "New York City is definitely the hippest city I’ve ever been to.

The city is full of diversity, energy,opportunity and most of all, hope."

7). What quote inspires you?

 

“Success Isn’t something that just happens – Success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared.” Sparky Anderson

The following photo of Raven gives the look of I love you and you're fired at the same time.

Raven's favorite song for motivation is Erica Badu's Rimshot.
It is posted below.

 

         Contact Raven at Rae492@yahoo.com 
 
Follow me on Twitter at @GamingGuyM for the next aspiring person of the week.
                   

Below is the prior Aspiring Person of The Week!

 

http://thegamingguyproductions.blogspot.com/2012/12/hbos-tyrone-robinson-aspiring-person-of.html

 

 

  

 

 

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NBA Play of the Year 2012

Over the next 10 days, I will look at the year in review to give my
highlights of events. I'll include something that I attended along
with a photo or video. My NBA play of the year was Kevin Durant
and his block shot on one end and the subsequent slam on the other.
One of these would have merit consideration but to do both in the
same sequence is phenomenal.

Kobe Bryant's game against the Sixers on December 16th was the
best performance I saw in person in 2012. He dazzled the crowd
with his ball handling and shots over defenders throughout.

 

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My Concert of the Year 2012 review is below.

http://thegamingguyproductions.blogspot.com/2013/01/beyonce-and-top-3-concerts-of-2012.html

HBO's Tyrone Robinson - Aspiring Person of the Week (1)

Tyrone Robinson is working daily at accomplishing his dreams. He works as a dealer at a Philadelphia Casino. Tyrone is proficient in several casino
games. When not at work, he commutes to New York for rehearsal and
classes.Tyrone makes this trip 3 times a week by bus. Ty is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. He has also trained with Lee Colston III and the Meisner Technique. Other renowned performers that utilize the Meisner Technique include Tina Fey, Meryl Streep, Steve Mcqueen and Alec Baldwin. He has acting experience that include a part in the critically acclaimed HBO series, The Wire. Tyrone is attending the famed Maggie Flanigan Studios in Manhattan.He has recently taken a series of photos and head shots to promote his professional image. These are his seven questions.

1). What do you do when you are not working at your craft?

Ty- "I go to the gym to stay fit and release negative energy.My body is my temple and my instrument. I also meditate to keep a clear and focused mind."

2).  How long have you wanted to be an actor?

Ty-  "I've been acting long before I wanted to pursue it as a career. I was

always artistic.I have produced music and dabbed in writing. I tinkered

with acting, not really knowing what I was doing until I took the Meisner

Acting Class 3 years ago. It was there that I learned about the four

key components to acting.They are circumstance, point of view, who

you are talking to and objective."

3). Who is the person whose artistic style you would emulate and why?

Ty-  Johnny Depp. "His range as an actor is phenomenal. I find his character work to be brilliant."

4).What is the hippest city you have ever been in?

Ty-  New York City. "I love the energy in New York". Everyone is on a mission. There is a constant movement and change.
That's what life is about and that's what makes us grow."


5). If you were in a romantic scene in a film,who would you want as your
co-star?

Ty- "The beautiful and talented, Ms. Kerry Washington."

6). What is your ultimate career goal?

Ty-  "I want to do roles in drama, action or sci fi films. I believe it's
important to surround yourself with positive people in order for
you to fulfill your dreams."
"That being said, You have to sacrifice in order to fulfill the desires
of your heart. I want to leave behind a legacy so that when I'm gone, I'm
remembered."

7). What quote inspires you?

Ty- "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Thomas Edison

Attached is a clip of Ty's performance on the Critically Acclaim +HBO Series
"The Wire". He is rocking the braids in this segment.

http://youtu.be/NKyjSgnbGSI

Ty can be reached on Facebook as Ty Robinson.
Ty  is also on Twitter under @FavoriteActor
His E-mail address is 1tbrobinson@gmail.com


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Beyonce and top 3 concerts of 2012

My top 3 concerts in 2012 include Beyonce, Mary J Blige and R.Kelly.

This is the order that I placed their respective performances. I took into

consideration the venue and opening acts.

 

Number #3 is R.Kelly. R did a throwback show at the Tower in Philly

that he entertained and showed he could be on the edge. He displayed

his vocal range with When a Woman Loves and I Believe I Can Fly.

Tamia was a good opening act that help give the show balance. She is

still attractive.

 

Number #2 is Beyonce. +Beyonce show at +Revel was fantastic. It was

worth every bit of  $250. She is one of the best performers I have ever

seen. Revel's Ovation Hall is a great venue to see a concert. The opening

act, Luke James was a relative newcomer and relegated the show to second place. His performance was good.

 

Number #1 is Mary J. Blige. Mary perform at the Mann Music Center

in Philadelphia. She rocked and related to her female dominated audience

with the fast songs and slow ballads. D'Angelo was also on that show

and this is why it was number one for me. After a almost decade

of inactivity, D'Angelo still killed it. Add Melonie Fiona as the opening

act and you have the best concert $100 can get you. 

 

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                                        +Rihanna in Philly.

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