Orlando’s Downtown Food & Wine Fest.
Live Hart has just been added to the talented rooster of artists set to perform at this years Orlando Downtown Food & Wine Fest being held at Lake Eola (Downtown, Orlando, Fl.) on March 31st – April 1st!
The Downtown Food and Wine Fest will be a “Treat for all the Senses”, featuring 40 of Orlando’s best restaurants, a variety of foods with over 100 menu items, 14 Wine stations serving over 50 wines from around the world, 2 days of live entertainment on the Main Stage, live cooking demonstrations on The Chef’s Stage featuring local and national celebrity chefs, specialty drinks stations, dessert stations and the always fun portable Sports Bar. The event will raise thousands of dollars for the FRLA Educational Foundation. For more info click here.
Live Hart will be performing on March 31st at 12:30pm!
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!
Roberta Flack at the Mahaffey Theater
Over the weekend, I traveled out to St. Petersburg to see Mrs. Roberta Flack play the Mahaffey Theater; my best friend Honey Larochelle sings background vocals for her. The singer/pianist and her 8-piece band performed a 90 minute set, playing all her classic hits like, “Killing Me Softly”, “The First Time I ever Saw Your Face” and “Feel like Making Love”. The show was incredible! The band blended so nicely together with Mrs. Flack’s crystal clear vocals soaring above. I had an amazing time and felt very blessed to have had an opportunity to be apart of the evening. Another stellar performance!
Roberta Flack has a new project coming out in February called “Let It Be” on iTunes; a collection of classic Beatles covers. Be sure to support her new project when it comes out; it’s definitely a must-have. In the meantime, preview a few tracks on iTunes.
Upcoming Show Dates!
New show dates have been added to Live’s 2012 schedule. Click on the ‘Tour’ link above to check them out. Additional dates will be added soon!
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.
Happy Holiday’s!
At the close of another year, we gratefully pause to wish you a warm and happy Holiday Season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. A sincere Thank You for your loyalty and continued support throughout 2011. We look forward to entertaining you with more great music, memorable performances and lots of love! May the Holiday Season bring only happiness and joy to you and your loved ones!
Sincerely,
Team Live Hart
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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!!!
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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Live Hart on the Samy Priso Show!
This afternoon Live Hart interviewed with talk show host Samy Priso. They discussed everything from music to Live’s long dreadlocks. The Samy Priso Show is the first and only African late night comedy show in North America. Live’s appearance will air next week on the Dish Network. Check back for showtimes.
Updated: Click below to watch original broadcast.
It’s Your Chance To WIN!
Come out to the Jazz & Jokes Series, Sunday July 24th for your chance to win two tickets to see Beres Hammond & Wayne Wonder at the Bob Car Performing Arts Center on July 30th! Live Hart will be drawing the name of the lucky winner during her performance that evening, so please get there early to register. Doors open at 7:30pm showtime is at 8:30pm. Remember, the only way to win is to be present during Live’s performance! See you there!
Update: Congratulations to Latisha Smith for winning two tickets to see Beres Hammond on July 30th! Thank you for the support. Have a great time!!!!!
Artist Spotlight: Live Hart in RYSE Magazine
RYSE Magazine held it’s Official Launch party to celebrate the release of it’s premier issue. The event was held at the Amway Center and included a star studded guest attendance. Singer/Songwriter Live Hart and Poet/Spoken Word artist Shawn Welcome are the magazine’s first featured artists.
“To be apart of such an awesome publication is definitely a blessing.”, Live Hart
RYSE Magazine is currently circulating throughout the South East region and can also be viewed online. Feel free to visit the Official website to start your subscription today! Go to www.rysemagazine.com for more information.
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
Free eBook for Musicians: Attending Music Conferences 101
As I was doing a little research over the internet, I came across a really awesome blog post that I found very useful. Over the last year, I’ve performed at several festivals and conferences. Dave Cool‘s latest eBook “Attending Music Conferences 101″, has been very helpful in planning my next showcase and I think it can help you too! Check it out below. Download it for free!
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.
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…)
What I Learned at The 2011 ASCAP Expo by Cari Cole
So, I wanted to share with you a really nice blog written by Cari Cole after she attended the 2011 ASCAP Expo this past April in Los Angeles, CA. Cari gives us a good look inside the state of the industry and what we can do as indie artist to be successful. I definitely will be attending next year! Check it out!
This past week I was at the 5th annual ASCAP Expo “We Create Music” (that’s a pic of pop singer-songstress Sara Bareilles interviewing the legendary Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac shot from my iPhone).
If you are a singer-songwriter, an emerging artist, producer or are trying to make it big, put ASCAP on your calendar for April 2012 – you won’t want to miss it. I have attended 3 out of 5 not only have none of them left me disappointed in the slightest, (more…)