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Island Hopper Songwriter Festival showcases songwriters and splendid Beaches of Fort Myers & San

Jim Bessman

Oct 3, 20195 min read

Island Hopper Songwriter Festival showcases songwriters and splendid Beaches of Fort Myers & San

Rodney Atkins performing at Island Hopper Songwriter Fest's closing show poolside at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Known informally as...

The artistic genius of Gene Sculatti

Jim Bessman

Sep 3, 20194 min read

The artistic genius of Gene Sculatti

Gene Sculatti's appearance at "Unheard LA" Among the most insightful music journalists, Gene Sculatti has long had a different outlet of...

Celebrated African-American storyteller Betty Reid Soskin releases debut album at 97

Jim Bessman

Aug 16, 20194 min read

Celebrated African-American storyteller Betty Reid Soskin releases debut album at 97

Betty Reid Soskin recounts introducing President Obama at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony as the conclusion of "The American...

Andrew Shaffer's Brooklyn 'Hope Rides Again' book tour stop starred a special 'Obama

Jim Bessman

Jul 19, 20193 min read

Andrew Shaffer's Brooklyn 'Hope Rides Again' book tour stop starred a special 'Obama

Andrew Shaffer and Barack Obama (Dion ) at Books are Magic Andrew Shaffer had a surprise guest at his new Hope Rides Again “Obama Biden...

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