Entmt. & Music

Ready for the big screen, “One Thin Dime” captures grueling ordeal of psychotherapist, patient with 26 personalities

On October 2, 2011, in Entmt. & Music, Love & Relationships, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Preview: A screenplay about a former Georgia couple whose lives were nearly destroyed by an accused child molester’s shocking acts may soon become a full theatrical release if the production company can attract investors to fund the film’s estimated $8 to $12 million budget. Based on a true story, “One Thin Dime” captures the [...]

Legendary guitar maker Gibson raided by “out of control” U.S. gov’t over wood-buying practices

On August 27, 2011, in Entmt. & Music, Legal, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Their brand is synonymous with world-class perfection and beauty used by a range of musicians including the likes of Sammy Hagar, Paul McCartney and Les Paul. Now, the Tennessee-based Gibson Guitar company finds their brand the target of what Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz calls “a federal bureaucracy out of control.” On August 24, 2011, [...]

Evanescence, Art of Dying & Fools For Rowan perform at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium

On August 26, 2011, in Entmt. & Music, by TrgdyAnn, Contributor

The historic War Memorial Auditorium, located in Nashville, Tennessee, was the scene for performances on Aug. 17, 2011 by the American rock group Evanescence, the Canadian rock band Art of Dying, and American alternative rock group Fools For Rowan. Big 3 News Entertainment Contributor TrgdyAnn and her daughter were on hand to experience the 8 [...]

Christian artist Matthew West brings message of grace to Hillsboro, Ohio’s “Festival of the Bells”

On July 2, 2011, in Entmt. & Music, Faith & Spiritual, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Medical problems. A lost job. Divorce or a busted relationship. Coping with death. In every life there’s a story to tell. The job of a great storyteller is to tell it well. For Grammy-nominated & Sparrow recording artist Matthew West, that means using his heart, his voice and his music to turn people’s stories of [...]

Nashville’s Zombie Prom gives enthusiasts a chance to “terrorize the living” in a creative way with makeup and costumes

On May 31, 2011, in Entmt. & Music, by TrgdyAnn, Contributor

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Big 3 News Contributor Sharron (TrgdyAnn) for our Arts & Creativity section. Visit her website for more pictures and other great posts.) It all started with me being infected with an invitation to the 2nd Annual Promocalypse 2011, sponsored by TattooSnob.com & held at The Cannery Ballroom [...]

In the spotlight: BlogTV's WickedUncleErnie gets an "adrenaline rush" when he's in the music zone

On April 19, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, Entmt. & Music, Spotlight, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

I was fortunate to have a chance to walk down memory lane with one of my favorite BlogTV broadcasters, Wicked Uncle Ernie. “Wic”, as he is affectionately known to his fans, was influenced by music all of his life. He is adept at creating his own songs and plays a variety of instruments…

In the spotlight: Montana's Jim Boren masters the art of fly fishing and tying

On March 6, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, Entmt. & Music, Spotlight, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Fifty years in the making, Master Fly Fisherman Jim Boren took the time recently to tell Big 3 News Contributor Milly a bit about the sport of fly fishing. Starting with trips out fishing at the age of 10 with his grandfather, Jim’s interest in fishing lead him to become interested in tying lures. Jim [...]

The Keltic Cowboys, Arizona's premiere Irish rock band

On February 10, 2011, in Entmt. & Music, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

You’re sitting in the park minding your own business — writing music, playing your guitar — and this spunky blonde walks up to you with a Flip Cam and a 6 pound Chihuahua in a ridiculous outfit.

She asks if she can tape you performing in the park, and with a little coaching and ensuring you only a couple people on her Facebook profile will see it, you give in and start playing your guitar and singing away!

You have been flipped by Jen Reynolds!

'Ivory Queen of Soul' dies at 54

On January 9, 2011, in Developing, Entmt. & Music, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

The many faces of Teena Marie (EDITOR’S NOTE: The following content was submitted by Big 3 News Entertainment Contributor Sharron) As you all know, 2010 was filled with the loss of many cherished celebrities such as Corey Haim (“The Lost Boys”), Andrew Koenig (“Growing Pains”), Gary Coleman (“Different Strokes”), Tony Curtis (“Some Like It Hot”), [...]