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A Heartfelt Throwback to the ‘80s with ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’

The musical comedy is inspired by chart-topping anthems of Huey Lewis and the News. With hits like “Do You Believe in Love,” to “Hip to Be Square.” The musical follows Bobby, a rock and roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss Cassandra who’s always put the family business first. While their paths cross, they are also faced with life altering decisions when they are given a second chance to live out their dreams. With the help of their friends, a little song, dance, and love they ultimately have to make a decision.

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Legendary, Multi-Platinum Group, "CultJam," is Back with New Music

One of the biggest names in freestyle and urban contemporary music in the 80s and 90s, and best known for a string of massive hits, including "I Wonder if I Take You Home," "Head to Toe," "Can You Feel the Beat," and many others with then lead vocalist Lisa Lisa, CultJam returns with new music, led by founder percussionist Mike Hughes and guitar and keyboardist Alex' Spanador' Mosely with their new lead vocalist, Mystina Sol.

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Viral Rap Star YelloPain Educates a Generation Through Music

Since its inception, hip hop has had its ebbs and flows, it’s peaks and plateaus, as corporate structures shapeshift the culture to satisfy commercialism, and political and corporate agendas. In the 21st century, rap music has been the culture’s primary sacrifice; a megaphone through which artists can influence the masses to adopt a lifestyle or a product.

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New Artist Spotlight: Country Musician, Matthew Wayne

Matthew Wayne is a Florida born country music artists, who has been working in the industry since the age of 18. He started playing guitar and piano at the age of five, and by 10 years old he was playing the drums. Matthew toured with some of the biggest acts in the industry, including The Avett Brothers, Ryan Cabrera, and members of NSYNC and Boyz II Men, among others.

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Behind the Drag Seams

A rising star in the queer nightlife community of New York City, Inita D, also known as Zaccary Belliveau, shares what life is like behind the “seams.” Having started her drag career nearly six years ago, Inita D is a self-proclaimed “friendly neighborhood crossdresser,” bringing playfulness, sexiness, and a lot of fun to each performance, just like her witty name.

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