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Singer Songwriter Alice Minguez Adds Music to #MeToo Movement

#MeToo: What started as a Twitter trend is now a worldwide sensation and, more importantly, a social revolution, occurring before our very eyes. Women from every corner of the world — of every race, religion, nationality, social status, political affiliation.... — have joined hands to form a massive, unignorable front whose united voice screams out, "Time's up! Enough is Enough." This unstoppable force has destroyed the careers of more than one vicious male predator. And yet sexual assault continues. Women continue to be victimized and objectified. But women aren't giving up — and musicians aren't, either. In the spirit of Lady Gaga's "Til It Happens to You" and Kesha's "Prayer," artists continue to respond to the climate of social change -- or at least the need for social change -- by including such themes, and their own thoughts and opinions on them, in new releases. The latest artist to contribute? Up-and-coming singer/songwri...

Five Mistakes To Avoid When Booking A Band

Are you an event planner looking for a great band for your next event? Are you a couple planning your wedding and don't know how to choose the right band for your special night? This article can help to guide you so that you know the do's and don'ts of choosing a band that is perfect for the type of event you are planning. Here are five typical mistakes to avoid when booking a band for your event: 1) The band is not the right genre for the purpose of your eventWhether you are looking for the perfect band for a wedding, a corporate office party, a dance party, your child's birthday party, or your grandparents 50th wedding anniversary, you have particular needs based on the type of event you are organizing and the venue in which you will host it. You want to make sure the type of band you are hiring matches the mood, the size, and the atmosphere of your event. A funk band with lots of horns may not be the best choice for a small and sweet wedding anniversary w...