Remembering Whitney Houston (1963-2012)
Like for so many others, Whitney Houston has been an inspiration for me for as long as I can remember. Growing up, her music got me through so many hard times. Her music was healing for me and still is to this day. There’s a memory for every song, to every lyric she’s ever sang. But, she’s more than just a beautiful voice, she an amazing spirit that shined with every performance. Tonight, the Grammys are on. At the beginning of the show, they showed a clip of her Grammy performance from years past. I remember watching that performance as a little girl, eyes glued to the television thinking wow, she’s incredible. Whitney, you will truly be missed. Thank you for all the beautiful music you’ve created, for inspiring so many of us to dream and for getting us through. God Bless.
- Live
Upcoming GIG! SSA’s Valentines Showcase
Start your Valentine’s Day weekend off right and check out the SSA’s Valentines Showcase on February 12th at Cafe’ DaVinci in Deland, Fl. There will be two stages featuring the cities most talented musicians. Live Hart will be performing a solo set at 2:30pm inside the cafe’. For directions click here. See you there!
Today’s Feature Post: Musician – Act Like A Business?
This blog post by Peter Spellman originally appeared on his blog “Music Career Juice”. Peter is the Director of Career Development at Berklee College of Music, and the author of several books about the music industry including “The Self-Promoting Musician” and “Indie Business Power”.
Musicians are often told they have to act like a “business” to succeed. In this post, Peter proposes a completely different way to see your career. Enjoy!
We’ve heard it before. A musician must “act like a business” or risk an impoverished existence.
I appreciate the thought: Without ceaseless attention to things like planning, budgeting, organizing and marketing a music career will more often careen off course, and be thrown onto the rocks of good intentions. Granted.
But “act like a business?”
Why aim so low?
The metaphors we live by are telling. (more…)
Happy New Year!
Go confidently towards your dreams! Have a blessed 2012!
Whateva-Works.com presents Support Independent Artists VOL. 1
‘Pl
ease Don’t Say It’s Over’ has just been added to the Support Independent Artist VOL. 1 compilation album presented by Whateva-Works.com. We are really excited and want to thank Whateva-Works.com and all of YOU for your support on this record!
The album will be released TODAY, December 16th at Reyna’s Lounge (2009 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL). If you live in the South Florida area, please attend and support this movement; indie artist can’t do this without you!
To preview a sample of the compilation and for more event information click below.
Recap – Deland Original Music Festival
This past Saturday Live performed at The Grotto during the Deland Original Music Festival to a packed house! Her 45min set kept everyone very entertained and intrigued. Thank you to all who came out to show their support. We really do appreciate it! Check out some of the photos from the show here. Video coming soon!!!
Upcoming GIG! Deland Original Music Festival
Making her first appearance at the 11th Annual Deland Original Music Festival, Live Hart will be performing at The Grotto located in Downtown Deland on November 5th at 8pm. If you are interested in purchasing advanced tickets we have plenty available. Please email lhmgmt@livehartonline.com
The Grotto
208 North Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, FL 32720
NEW Music – Live’s Artist Spotlight
I just want to take a moment to highlight a few special friends of mine who have just released new albums this Summer. Feel free to check out these amazing artists and their work. Now introducing, Honey Larochelle, CeCe Teneal, Gerardo Manrique & Trop Montune. Enjoy!
Click below to check their music!
ArtsMatters at Seminole State College
Seminole State College will be holding their ArtsMatters Lecture & Fine Arts Series this September through the rest of 2011. On November 9th, Live will be speaking to several music students about her new artist workshop called ‘D.I.Y. Music Management: Turning What You Love Into Your Business‘. The workshop will cover, tips on self marketing, management, networking and income diversification.
The ArtsMatters is a lunchtime series of lectures, musical performances and discussions of art and theater designed to explore various artistic genres. Each monthly event will be presented from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Fine Arts Concert Hall (room G-118) on the college’s Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.
Facing The Music Industry As An Independent Artist
Music Think Tank recently posted a blog that I found very useful. Most of this is common sense, but you’ll be surprised at how we forget some of these key steps when dealing with industry pros. Take a look!!
It’s true that industry professionals and artist mind sets could not be farther apart. They are on two totally different sides of the game, yet working together as a team. All industry people probably receive anywhere from 15 to 200 emails or calls a week from indie artists wanting to work with them or get their advice. This is not an exaggeration. Most of these calls/emails are unfortunately (more…)
Live Hart to perform at the Deland Original Music Fest!
Live Hart has just been added to the 11th Annual Deland Original Music Festival line up! This is the largest one-day independent music festival in the Southeast. Over 180 acts will be performing on 26 stages throughout the downtown district of Deland. Tickets will go on sale on August 14th. Venue/Stage schedule will be posted on September 14th. We’ll keep you updated with Live’s official performance time and location. For more info on the festival click here.
Update: Live will be performing at The Grotto (208 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland, Fl., 32720) at 8pm! Tickets are on sale now! Click here for tickets.
Upcoming GIG! Orlando aLIVE @ The Social
Event Junkies.net & Culture Climax.com Presents Orlando aLive on August 29th @ The Social
A night of sound, color, vibe with performances by Live Hart, Vasti, One31, Brown Study, Blue Money, Renee & The Translators and Skip the Artist. Show starts at 8pm.
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Upcoming GIG! The Jazz & Jokes Series
G Productions Presents: The Jazz & Jokes Series
Jazz saxophonist, Dayve Stewart takes the stage with Live Hart! It all goes down July 24tht at the Blue Moon Ultra Lounge. If you haven’t seen both these talented musicians in action, this would be the perfect opportunity. Doors open at 7:30pm showtime is at 8:30pm. For advance tickets call 727-460-7793. ENTER To WIN Contest >>>
Upcoming GIG! RYSE Magazine Launch Party
RYSE Magazine – Recognizing Young Successful Executives & Entrepreneurs
Come out and enjoy an evening of live R & B and Jazz, along with a special spoken word performance from Central Florida’s award winning poet, as we unveil the cover and premier issue of Florida’s most anticipated new magazine for young business executives and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Star 94.5′s Monica May. Performance by Live Hart. Spoken Word Poetry from Award-Winning Poet Shawn Welcome. Special Guest include Nick Anderson & Bo Outlaw of the Orlando Magic. The launch will be held at the Amway Center from 6pm-10pm on Saturday, July 16th. Click here to purchase tickets.
Upcoming GIG! The Taste & Sounds of Downtown
Firestone LIVE Presents: The Taste & Sounds of Downtown
On Wednesday, July 6th, Come and enjoy a beautiful evening with delicious food, great live bands, and a wide selection of beverages. The event kicks off at 6pm, and will continue until 10pm right outside of Firestone Live. Live Hart will be performing at solo set around 9pm.
Firestone Live Outdoor Entertainment
578 N Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL
Upcoming GIG! Dr. Philips – Groundbreaking Celebration
This Thursday, crews will break ground on the vacant piece of land and start building phase one of the Dr. Philips Performing Arts Center. Join us on Saturday, June 25th as we celebrate the city’s newest location for performing artists. Solo performance by Live Hart at and many more! Click here for time & location.
Poolside performance at the Double Tree Hotel
Last weekend, Live performed a solo set, poolside at the Double Tree Hotel in Orlando Florida during their yearly Women’s event. The hotel was filled to capacity with energetic vacationers enjoying a little fun and relaxation. Live performed a few songs off her latest EP along with a couple cover tunes that really got the crowd going. “The show was great and I really appreciate all the love. These ladies really know how to make a girl feel special.”
Click below to check out more photos from the event.
New Music: My Musical Snapshot
After being inspired by one of my favorite singer/songwriter Gabe Bondoc‘s latest 2011 EP, I’ve decided to embark on a musical journey of my own. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing and recording new material that I can’t wait to share. The new songs are definitely different from what you’ve been hearing from me and what you’ll get on the album, but they still hold true to my overall message and that is to inspire, encourage, love and entertain. The EP will consist of (more…)
Upcoming GIG! The Sunday Velvet Sessions
The Sunday Velvet Sessions at Aqua Lounge is the premier event to start off your week. Live Hart will be performing on May 22nd at 8pm. If you haven’t seen this talented singer/songwriter in action, The Sunday Velvet Sessions would be a perfect place to get an up-close and personal experience. So, come out to Aqua Lounge next Sunday and be apart of the evening with us!
Aqua Lounge
2869 Wilshire Drive
Orlando, Fl., 32835
407.439.4461
Recap: 2011 Florida Music Festival
Singer/Songwriter Live Hart has performed all throughout the South East and made her second appearance at the 2011 Florida Music Festival. This year’s festival showcase was held in Orlando, Florida . Live performed a 30 minute set which had many listeners mesmerized. She was accompanied by her band mates, guitarist Gerardo Manrique and percussionist Steady Joseph. Check out their rendition of ‘Grenade’ by Bruno Mars. (more…)
Recap: Live Hart takes over the Daily Buzz
Last Thursday the nationally syndicated news/talk show The Daily Buzz, welcomed Live Hart to their studios for a live performance and an up close and personal interview. Live performed her new single ‘Please Don’t Say It’s Over’ (iTunes) with guitarist Gerardo Manrique. Check out the behind the scene photos and video from the show. (more…)
Upcoming GIG! AIM for a CURE
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, killing an estimated 8,700 people in the US in 2010. AIM for a Cure, the Orlando Chapter of the AIM at Melanoma Foundation* was founded in 2009 in Orlando, Florida by Lori Luedtke as a way to honor her brother, David Eagleston, who lost his battle with melanoma in 2006. Through her love for David and dedication to the cause of eradicating melanoma cancer, she organized their first fundraiser event in just two months, netting an impressive $8,000 for melanoma research!
On May 1st Laura and her team will be doing it all again! Ember (Downtown, Orlando) will be hosting this year’s 3rd Annual AIM for a CURE Fundraiser for Melanoma Research on May 1st at 4pm. (more…)
Tonight on UCF-TV!
Live Hart’s latest video for her new single ‘Please Don’t Say It’s Over’ has just been added to UCF Television’s broadcast schedule! UCF-TV is broadcasted on the WBCC Network in Central Florida. The video will air tonight at 5:13pm on WBCC (channel 1 – Brighthouse) after ‘One’. Please enjoy the behind the scenes video in this post. Thank you so much for all your support! Team Livelady!! Additional broadcast times below. (more…)
Upcoming GIG! 2011 Florida Music Festival
The 2011 Florida Music Festival celebrates a Decade of Making Music History in the heart of Downtown Orlando, by traversing the sonic spectrum and boasting the largest, most eclectic headliner schedule yet!
Back for her second appearance, Live Hart will be performing at Tasting’s on April 8th at 8pm. She’ll be performing a few songs off her upcoming EP along with a few familiar tunes that will get your night started off right! If you haven’t seen this dynamic singer/songwriter in action, this showcase (more…)