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With two full-length albums already under their belt, Atlanta-based band Gringo Star made a risky move when putting together their upcoming release Floating Out to See (October 22). Instead of relying on the talents of their previous producers, brothers Nicholas and Peter Furgiuele (lead vocalists and songwriters) and band member…
Showmanship Draws Crowds to BMI’s 2009 Lollapalooza Stage
The clamor of music enthusiasts was loud and clear at BMI’s Lollapalooza stage, held at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago on August 7-9. Performances on the BMI stage kicked off each day at 11:15 a.m., setting the pace at the annual music festival known for its wide-ranging appeal. BMI’s…
BMI Stage Performers Announced for 2009 Lollapalooza
BMI boasts a line-up of eclectic, must-see, hear-it-first performers on its 2009 Lollapalooza stage. Running August 7-9 at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago, IL, BMI’s stage will kick off performances at 11:15 a.m. each day, setting the pace at the mammoth music festival. Presenting acts from stateside and abroad,…
Robi
He was almost 17 when the songwriting bug bit him, recalls eclectic artist/producer/painter Robi “Draco” Rosa. And surely, he thought, his managers would not only let him try his hand at composing, but encourage him in this new endeavor as well. Their response stunned him: No, they told their…