Friday, April 25, 2014

4/25 MICKEY JONES, 9TH ANNUAL VENTURA COUNTY BLUES FESTIVAL

AMERICAN MUSICIAN AND ACTOR, MICKEY JONES JOINS MIKE HORN ON THE WEEKEND EDITION OF THE PM SHOW 

TALKING ABOUT THE 9TH ANNUAL VENTURA COUNTY BLUES FESTIVAL - SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH

Michael John’s 2014 Ventura County Blues Festival is celebrating its ninth year. Formerly known as Michael John’s Simi Valley Blues Festival this festival has become one of the most anticipated blues festivals in southern California. It has been through some changes but now with a new home and second year at Moorpark College it promises to be bigger and better than ever. Having the festival at the college means fewer expenses so more money can go to charities. Money raised through the festival will go to the American Diabetes Association and several community charities in addition to the Moorpark College Foundation. The festival has also opened the door for service clubs within the county to get involved and raise money for their charitable work.

The festival is the vision of Simi Valley resident Michael John Basowski. Michael has been a musician all his life and had dreamed that someday he could do something which would make an impact on his community. He founded the Ventura County Blues Society whose primary purpose is to provide funding to charities through blues music to benefit the people of the community by spreading education about, awareness of, and participation in blues music, an original and vital American art form. Being a blues musician, the idea of a blues festival was the ideal way for Michael to turn his dream into reality. At the first festival held in 2006, Michael John teamed up with the local non-profit organization Write4Hope which was instrumental in helping with the logistics for the event and made it possible to hold the first three blues festivals in Oak County Park in Simi Valley.

Simi Valley’s own musician, actor, and celebrity figure Mickey Jones has been the emcee for the blues festival every year since its beginning. In addition, Michael John’s family and friends have donated their time and talent to help make this event a yearly success. The Ventura County Blues Society are the presenters of the Ventura County Blues Festival and look forward to carrying on this tradition for many years to come. Because of the support of sponsors and the generosity of all the volunteers donating their time we anticipate the Annual Ventura County Blues Festival will continue to grow as it has each year.

www.venturacountyblues.com

To not know Mickey Jones by name is understandable, but to not recognize him is surprising. Mickey has played hundreds of characters in films and on television, including his long stint on “Home Improvement,” his record breaking TV Commercial for “Breath Savers” and he continues to work.

In his early musical career he played with some of the biggest artists in the industry, including Bob Dylan, Trini Lopez, Kenny Rogers, The First Edition, and our headliner – Mr. Johnny Rivers. He was the original drummer on Johnny Rivers’ hit “Secret Agent Man.”

Mickey devotes much of his time to charitable events and has been the Emcee of this event from the beginning – eight years ago.

www.mickeyjones.com

Monday, April 14, 2014

4/14 WILLIAM SHATNER, SHATNER'S WORLD

SPECIAL GUEST WILLIAM SHATNER TALKS ABOUT SHATNERS WORLD & THE 24TH ANNUAL WILLIAM SHATNER PRICELINE.COM HOLLYWOOD CHARITY HORSE SHOW

WILLIAM SHATNER’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ONE-MAN SHOW “SHATNER’S WORLD” COMING TO U.S. CINEMAS THIS APRIL

On Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. local time, television and movie superstar William Shatner stars in “Shatner’s World,” brought to you by Fathom Events and Priceline.com. Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and poignant moments, audience members will experience William Shatner’s phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon, brilliantly creating the most important character he has ever played, William Shatner. The two-hour show will take audiences on a retrospective voyage through Shatner’s life and career through his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling and select musical selections in his inimitable style. He is known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film. In addition to a spectacular show, cinema audiences will be treated to an exclusive welcome message from William Shatner himself.

Tickets for “Shatner’s World” are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented in more than 630 select movie theaters around the country through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“I’ve done this one-man show on Broadway and in many cities across the United States,” said William Shatner. “At the curtain call, the audiences’ reaction, their love and appreciation, moved me to tears. This show has been one of the highlights of my life.”

William Shatner is an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist, philanthropist and horseman. In 1966, he originated the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the TV series Star Trek, which spawned a film franchise where he returned as Kirk in seven of the movies, one of which he directed. He played the title role in the hit series T.J. Hooker before hosting TV’s first reality-based series, Rescue 911. He has won numerous awards, including an Emmy® and his first Golden Globe® for his portrayal of Denny Crane on The Practice and Boston Legal. He also garnered four Emmy nominations as well as Golden Globe and SAG Award nods.

“William Shatner takes fans on a unique and exciting journey where they’ll see the human side of his larger-than-life persona,” said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of Fathom Events. “This Hollywood icon truly offers us an intimate glimpse into the man behind the icon in ‘Shatner’s World’.”

williamshatner.com


COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND WYNONNA JUDD TO JOIN WILLIAM SHATNER FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL“PRICELINE.COM HOLLYWOOD CHARITY HORSE SHOW"

Organizers for the 24th Annual William Shatner Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, Sponsored by Wells Fargo, announced today that country music legend Wynonna Judd will perform live with her band, The Big Noise, at the event to be held on April 26, 2014. The Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, Sponsored by Wells Fargo enters its 24th year of fundraising with a spectacular affair at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank, California. Guests will be treated to an exciting arena show and a worldclass reining competition, followed by a western dinner catered by STONEFIRE Grill. The evening concludes with a special LIVE performance by Wynonna & The Big Noise.

Proceeds from the event will benefit special-needs children’s charities across the city of Los Angeles including: AHEAD With Horses, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Hollenbeck Police Activities League (PAL), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, The Painted Turtle and others.

“Over the last 24 years, we have been able to help thousands of young Angelinos thanks to the support we receive from our generous sponsors and attendees,” commented William Shatner. “We are so fortunate to have the great talent of Wynonna Judd for our entertainment this year. She is absolutely terrific and generous with her time and support.”

www.horseshow.org

Monday, April 7, 2014

04/07 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, DAVID LETTERMAN, 'GOONIES' SEQUEL, MICKEY ROONEY

Join Mike Horn on the 
ENTERTAINMENT EDITION of THE PM SHOW
talkin' about ALL the hot topics...



RECAP OR THE 2014 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS 


REACTION TO LETTERMAN’S RETIREMENT


POSSIBLE 'GOONIES' SEQUEL


RIP MICKEY ROONEY 




All this and MORE!