Galveston Island, Texas (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 14, 2010 — Galveston’s historic hotels – Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand Hotels, will celebrate Mardi Gras with history, live music, food, parade viewing and a salute to the Chinese New Year.

ArtWalk
As part of the 2010 Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration, The Tremont House is hosting an exhibit entitled, “26 Years of Celebrations Through Invitations and Doubloons” on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of the city’s ArtWalk. The exhibit features framed invitations and doubloons from its annual Mardi Gras balls dating back to 1985 when the hotel opened in conjunction with the city’s revival of Mardi Gras in Galveston. The event is free and open to the public.

New Orleans Style Brunch at Hotel Galvez
Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Galvez will take on a New Orleans flair during the Galveston Mardi Gras season beginning on Sunday, Jan. 24 and continuing on every Sunday through Sunday, Feb. 14, complete with Mardi Gras beads for all guests. This themed brunch is featuring various New Orleans cuisine favorites as well as the popular brunch items including carved prime rib, assorted seafood, made to order omelets & pasta bar, an incredible array of desserts and complimentary champagne and mimosas. The cost is $32 for adults; $28 for senior citizens; and $19 for children ages 6 to 12. For reservations, call (409) 765-7721 or visit www.bernardosathotelgalvez.com.

Three Parades Traveling Past Hotel Galvez on Feb. 6
The first parade of the season in Galveston is at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6 with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 25th Annual Parade. The parade starts at 14th and Seawall Blvd. and passes directly in front of Hotel Galvez. The Galveston County Firefighters Association Fire Truck Parade begins at 3 p.m. on 14th and Seawall Blvd. This parade also passes directly in front of the hotel. The last Seawall parade of the evening, The Krewe of Gambrinus “Cheers to Our Buds: The Del Papa Family” Parade, begins at 6 p.m. on 23rd and Seawall and just two blocks west of the hotel.

Free Live Entertainment on Feb. 12
Guests at The Tremont House can enjoy a special preview performance by the Quaker City String Band at 5 p.m. in front of the hotel. The Quaker City String Band is known for their colorful costumes and lively music and has performed in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade since 1931 and has been a Mardi Gras! Galveston tradition since 1985. New Orleans native and jazz clarinetist Dr. Michael White and his Jazz Quartet performs in the hotel’s Toujouse Bar from 7 to 10 p.m. As part of the evening, Tremont Café is featuring some Mardi Gras inspired menu items. Shortly after 8 p.m., the Krewe Babulu 5th Annual All Krewe Parade is passing in front of the hotel.

The Tremont House 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Feb. 13
Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration peaks during The Tremont House 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party celebrating “A Chinese New Year” on Saturday, Feb. 13. The ball begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $350 per couple which includes an open bar, an extensive buffet featuring Asian cuisine, live music by The Brew from Austin in the lobby and the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet in the dining area. Ball guests will also enjoy prime viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade as floats and marching bands stop directly in front of the hotel to perform. After the parade, ball goers will venture to the after party in the hotel’s ballroom for performances by Chinese cultural dancers Lee’s Golden Dragon Dance Troupe from Houston followed by dancing to the sounds of Eclipse Band and Orchestra. Breakfast will be served at the conclusion of the evening. A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit Rosenberg Library. The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations, two tickets to the ball on Saturday, Feb l3, 2010 and parade viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade For Mardi Gras ball reservations, call (409) 763-0300 or purchase tickets online at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall.

Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties, are members of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.Wyndham.com. Both properties participate in the Wyndham Rewards® program, the world’s largest lodging loyalty program based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels, and offer the brand’s Wyndham ByRequest® personalized benefits including free high speed Internet access and favorite snack and beverage. Wyndham Rewards® points can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of partners. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com.

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.

Canton, CT (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 — Songfacts.com recently interviewed the now 50-year-old Bryan Adams to get the stories behind his biggest hits. A database of song information, Songfacts has done extensive interviews with many of the world’s great songwriters and performers, who talk about their songs and their craft. Adams, who writes his own songs, has excelled with four #1 hits, including the iconic “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” and the classic “Heaven,” which found a new audience when it was remade in a 2002 dance version. When asked which songs he’s most proud of, Adams replied:

“The really early ones. They were part of the learning experience to be able to write the songs that everyone knows now. You need to learn to crawl before you walk.”

This includes songs like “Straight From The Heart,” “Cuts Like A Knife” and “Run To You,” as well as his classic “Summer of ’69,” which is one of the more misinterpreted songs out there. You see, Adams was just 9 years old in the Summer of 1969, so it’s not really about the year. According to Adams, “The ’69 was a metaphor for making love.”

Adams was a regular in the early years of MTV, and along with other video stars like Prince and Madonna, is still going strong. Talking about his videos, Adams explains: “I once worked with a director who said to me, ‘If it’s not unusual why do it?’ Nowadays, I think the best videos are the live ones, as they truly showed what was going on with the artist and the song.” Which is his favorite video? It’s the saucy “The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You.”

Adams has written songs for Joe Cocker, Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond and Mary J. Blige, but there’s one artist who made a huge impression early on: Tina Turner. Said Adams: “I used to go to see her in the clubs when I was in my late teens/early 20′s before she hit the big time. Amazingly when we toured together years later, I never saw Tina walk through a performance, she always put on a great show, and was gracious and grateful to her audience. It was such a privilege to have sung with her, especially since I was only 24 at the time.”

Full Interview: http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/10/bryan-adams.html
Summer of ’69 Songfacts: http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2759
List of commonly misinterpreted songs: http://www.songfacts.com/category:songs_that_are_commonly_misinterpreted.php

Songfacts went online in 1999 as a resource for disc jockeys. After being named a Yahoo! Pick in 2002, the site exploded in popularity and now gets over 1 million visits every month. Songfacts has interviewed well over 100 outstanding songwriters, including Bill Withers, Ian Anderson, Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down), Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls), Jo Dee Messina, Marc Roberge (O.A.R.), Janis Ian and Billy Steinberg (“Like A Virgin,” “True Colors”). USA Weekend called Songfacts “A Virtual Behind The Music.”

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2009 — What do you get the person who has everything? Whether it’s your mom, grandfather, nephew or sister, Livespeakr™ is the answer. Livespeakr, the perfect gift for every iPhone, iPod touch, or iPod classic owner out there, is the most portable and flexible speaker system that iPhone/iPod products have ever hooked up to! Livespeakr features superb sound quality unaffected by radio frequency interference. First-time Livespeakr customers are blown away by the volume and sound quality emitted from such a small gadget. With speakers compact enough to fit in your pocket and a design that accommodates both landscape and portrait orientations, this isn’t your ordinary portable speaker system; this is Livespeakr.
Livespeakr is an ultra-portable speaker system specifically designed to maximize the functionality of all generations of the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPod classic. The expanding stereo speakers seamlessly transform from portrait to landscape with a twist of the hand and are powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery to allow for 16 hours of acoustic bliss. As an added convenience, Livespeakr can be charged through the provided USB cable or included AC Adapter. Integrating with the iPhone, the Livespeakr shields against radio frequency interference and reduces unnecessary cellular static to provide the best sound quality. Given its powerful high-end sound and its compact size, the Livespeakr is truly a one-of-a-kind product.
Key features of the Livespeakr:

Extremely powerful sound for its tiny size.
Compact design allows the Livespeakr to fit in your pocket.
Rotating cradle allows the Livespeakr to work with all generations of iPhone and iPod touch in both portrait and landscape mode.
Speakers expand outward so no sound is blocked when working in landscape mode.
Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery powers the Livespeakr up to 16-20 hours of use.
Radio Frequency shielding allows for an undisturbed listening experience.

Livespeakr has been reviewed by many reputable sources and the results have been extremely positive. Chris Pirillo, a technology TV host for CNN, commented on the rich/deep sound of the Livespeakr and said the speakers “really kick”. Livespeakr was honored by PCWorld on their list of 10 Cool New Mobile Gadgets. A reviewer from TUAW, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, reported, “I was astonished that such a big sound was produced by such a small speaker system- it reminds me of having a miniature iPhone boom-box.” Scott Powers of the Chicago Tribune wrote, “…these little tykes overcame most of the tinny highs and nonexistent lows many ultraportable systems are cursed with.” Additionally, the Livespeakr was recently featured as a finalist in CEPro’s coveted “Best Of” awards.
From rocking out to your music collection with friends; sharing movies, TV-shows, Pod-Casts, and videos; enhancing apps like Pandora, Slacker Internet Radio, Sirius XM App; to playing video games at full volume, and listening to audio books while relaxing at the day spa, the Livespeakr is extremely versatile for a variety of activities and situations.

As the holiday season approaches, Livespeakr is the must-have and must-give accessory for every iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPod Classic owner.

Livespeakr is currently available for $79.99 (U.S. MSRP) at Amazon, NewEgg or Livespeakr. For distributor/wholesaler inquiries, please contact DGA Marketing Director, Justin Liu, at Justin (at) Livespeakr (dot) com or 888-345 4834 ext. 708. Media inquiries may be directed to Caroline Callaway, at (760) 918-0792 or DGA (at) BoltPR (dot) com .

About Digital Group Audio (DGA):

Digital Group Audio (DGA) has recently been named one of “America’s Most Promising Start-ups” by BusinessWeek. DGA was founded in 2007 as a start-up dedicated to manufacturing innovative, high quality audio/video products that are functional and stylish. DGA travels the world searching for the highest quality parts and speakers to ensure each DGA sound system offers supreme sound quality unlike anything else. Products are designed to make consumers’ lives easier and more enjoyable without compromising style. DGA is a privately held company based in Carlsbad, CA. For more information, please visit Digital Group Audio.

iPod® and iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Corporation. Livespeakr™ is a trademark of Digital Group Audio (DGA) and the technology behind Livespeakr™ is patent pending in the United States. © Digital Group Audio (DGA), all rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Fort Mill, SC (Vocus/PRWEB ) September 16, 2009 — Muzak, the world’s leading provider of music, messaging and branded sensory media, has fielded dozens of requests for Taylor Swift programming over the last 24 hours.
The 19-year-old country music star, who was famously interrupted by rap artist Kanye West during her acceptance speech at the MTV Video music awards, already had a solid fan base—as the top selling artist of 2008 according to Nielsen SoundScan. Fans, celebrity attendees and TV viewing audiences were collectively shocked when West stormed the stage and stole the microphone from the singer.

Many of today’s young women look up to Swift, who writes and plays her own music. Her talent, wholesome appearance and resistance to the erratic behavior of other female singers are just some of the qualities that make Swift a role model, according to her fans.

Muzak is happy to play more Swift music at the urging of her fans. To hear additional Swift music, select Muzak core programs Hitline, FM1 or Country Music One, where Swift songs will appear at double their previous rate through this Friday.

About Muzak
Muzak creates relevant sensory experiences that touch more than 100 million people daily. Businesses of all sizes trust Muzak to enhance their brand image using strategic integration of branded sensory media, including: music, digital signage, targeted custom in-store and on-hold messaging, custom scent and exciting live events that reach customers in store and beyond. Through its national support network, Muzak designs, installs and services professional sound systems, drive-thru systems, commercial television and more. For more information, visit us at www.muzak.co