G-Note Entertainment: October 2017 Issue

Southwest Michigan’s Source for Music, Entertainmentand CultureThe Kalamazoo More Featured Artists!State Theatre American IdolPresents: Take Finalist andMe to the River! Kalamazoo Native: Matt GiraudJethro Tull Guitaristand Grammy Winner: Actor, Author,Martin Barre and TV Personality:Steve Earle and the John O’HurleyDukes Concert Review Issue 3: October 2017The Retrospective Phoenix:Scary Reviews of Food,Games, Food, TV & Movies,and…More FoodSW MI Event Central(Literally the Centerof every Issue!)

G-NoteEntertainment.biz IN THIS ISSUE Facebook: @GNoteEntertainmentMagazine ExclusiveEDITOR’S SOAP BOX Take Me to the River at the Kalamazoo StateThe Start of Get-Fat-Season Theatre .…………….... 4Dust off the old candy bowl ‘cause Halloween is Interviewsoon! I know I’ll be trick-or-treating! The day after, of Martin Barre of Jethro Tullcourse, when all the candy goes on sale. ………..…..... 6-8Plenty of fall festive events in the area! Check outEvent Central for upcoming stuff and even our ExclusiveFacebook for all things entertainment. Steve Earle ConcertAs always, throw us one of your thumbs on Facebook Review ….……... 10-11and sign up for newsletters on our official site!Keep on rockin’, folks! Event Central ……….. 11-15Sam InterviewPublisher. Head Writer. Advertising. Matt Giraud ……...….. 16-18Nick [email protected] InterviewEditor. Webmaster. Creative Director. John O’Hurley …….. 19-21Sam [email protected] Reviews …………………... 22Disclaimer! G-Note SupportersG-Note is dedicated to providing a platform for artists andmusicians to promote their work. Because they have a unique Samurai Phoenix Designway of expressing themselves, it is important for people who Studioread this stellar publication to understand you might not always Dunkley International, Inc.like what you see. Articles may contain sarcasm and adult The Hatzinikolis Familycontent. This magazine is intended for mature audiences. The McDaniel Family Keep up with G-Note on Facebook and of course our website! If you’d like to advertise in G-Note Magazine, please contact us today! Our stellar graphic designer can make one for you or supply your own banner or ad- block.2 | Page @GNoteEntertainmentMagazinewww.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

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Take Me to the River: Nov 12thThe Kalamazoo State Documentary:Theatre Presents: Take Named after the Al Green classic, the documentary, is aMe to the River celebration of the musical influence of Memphis, paying tribute to old-school blues and R&B masters as they work withOctober 14th, 2017 | Nick hip-hop artists of today, bridging the communication gapHatzinikolis between generations. This feature film follows them through the creative process of recording a new album to reimagineA Memphis Soul and and merge time-honored and newer idioms. FeaturingRhythm & Blues Revue Terrence Howard, William Bell, Snoop Dogg, Mavis Staples,National Tour Otis Clay, Lil P-Nut, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby \"Blue\" Bland,featuring music Yo Gotti, Bobby Rush, Frayser Boy, The North Mississippi All-by William Bell, Charlie Stars and many more.Musselwhiteand Bobby Rush Concert:plus a special documentary Watch members of the movie’s cast, Bobby Rush, Grammyscreening! winner Charlie Musslewhite, William Bell & Academy Award winner Frayser Boy, Al Kapone, the recipients of 27 Gold andSunday, November 12th Platinum records, The Hi Rhythm Section and The StaxKalamazoo State Theatre Academy Alumni Band with Music Director Boo Mitchell take the stage in a live performance following the footsteps of theDoors for Documentary: film.3:30pmStart Time: 4:00pm RSVP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pg/kazoostate/events/Doors for Concert: 6:30pmStart Time: 7:30pm More Information - http://www.kazoostate.com/event/TakemetotheriverJoin us at Kalamazoo StateTheatre for a double feature @GNoteEntertainmentMagazineevent of the 2014 film “TakeMe to the River,” followedby a live performancefeaturing some of the artistsfrom the film. 4 | Page www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

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Jethro Tull Guitarist: Martin BarreGrammy Winner: Martin Barre M.B. “Not that I can think of, it sounds like a very nice area, I’m looking forward to being there, weOctober 15th, 2017 | Nick Hatzinikolis drive to our shows so we get a chance to look at the landscapes of the places we are playing at, soMartin Barre has been the guitarist of the yeah, we’re looking forward to it.”legendary group, Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound G-Note: Let’s talk about your current tour and yourand playing having been a major factor in their album, “Back To Steel” and is the reception ofsuccess. Album sales have exceeded 60 million going out there as a solo artist how you hadunits and they continue to be played worldwide, expected it to be?representing an important part of classic rock MB: “Well, it been a great success, it’s been very,history. very warmly received and the reviews of the CD have been very positive. I am very happy withMartin’s guitar playing has earned him a high levelof respect and recognition; he was voted 25th @GNoteEntertainmentMagazinebest solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever inthe UK for his playing on 'Aqualung'. His playing onthe album ‘Crest of a Knave’ earned him aGrammy award in 1988.As well as numerous Jethro Tull albums, Martin hasworked with many other artists including PaulMcCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, JoeBonamassa and has shared a stage with suchother rock legends as Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac,Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.As Jethro Tull are taking a long break from touring,Martin has put together a band to play the\"classic\" music from the Tull catalogue. His band isa total commitment to give the Tull fans and abroader audience the chance to hear tracks notperformed for many years. The band includes topmusicians from a similar background.G-Note Entertainment talked to Martin Barreahead of his performance at the Livery Brewery inBenton Harbor Mi. on October 26th.G-Note: Thank you so much for taking time out ofyour travel schedule to talk to us today.M.B. “My pleasure, I appreciate your time as welltoday.”G-Note: We are looking forward to seeing youperform at the Livery Brewery in Benton harbor,have you ever been in the Southwest Michiganarea performing? 6 | Page www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

the outcome, and I’m working on sound. At the end of the day, Joe is a great and important guitara new CD to be released player, he is a thoughtful and melodic guitar player that has asometime next year, we have great voice to go along with it.”recorded 8 tracks so far and I planto finish it up when I get back to G-Note – What is your choice of guitar? Are you a Gibson guitarthe UK, it will be in a similar fan?direction of the bluesy-rock soundin addition to new songs on the M.B. “I do like Gibson guitars, the older ones, but I’ve liked TRSCD that will translate well to be guitars for about 15 years and on the road and I have a veryplayed live.” strong relationship with the company along with they are very, very well made, they sound good and they are incredibly“It’s all about establishing what reliable.”I’m doing along the side of theclassic Jethro Tull being revisited “I do like the history of Gibson guitar and it's connection toand kept alive by my band.” Kalamazoo, it was an incredible important manufacturer, In the 1960’s there were two types of guitarists. One group played FenderG-Note: I was a little surprised to guitars, the other played Gibson guitars. Like all teenagers that Isee that you had done some knew that wanted to play in a band, I used to dribble from thecollaborative work with guys like mouth looking at the equipment in the windows of the music shopsJoe Bonamassa, do you consider in Birmingham, England.”yourself a student of the Blues? “One of my dream guitar was a Cherry Red Gibson ES335. It hadM.B.: “Joe used to be our support cost £175 ($250) in 1964. I couldn’t afford the payments on it, soband for Jethro Tull when he first eventually I bought the Gibson ES 330 Sunburst – cheaper at £155.started out his touring career. I My Dad had to sign the lease agreement.“liked him and we got on well andJoe is like a lot of other great “I also use a GHX amp and strings, they too are a very supportiveguitarists, he has taken on a lot of company and the nice thing is: everything product I use is made ininformation from Blues guitar the United States because of the very high standards. I you or yourplayers and has explored all the readers are interested, I have all of the gear I have used over thecorners of the Blues and looks at years in good detail on my web site, www.martinbarre.com.”other musicians like Gary Mooreand taken on these guitar sounds G-Note: Do you get to chance to see of the musically historic sitesover the years to get his own like the old Gibson building when you are on the road? M.B. “Our schedule is pretty crazy, I did have the chance to visit TRS when we were in town but we pretty much drive everywhere, the days of flying to gigs these days are not on the books because of the horrendous delays and you can't rely on it anymore so we drive most of the day and that leaves little room for anything extra to do.” “Traveling isn't the worst part of the job if you drive, you have bigger elements of control with the higher degree of getting there when you need to get there.” G-Note: Didn’t your band, Jethro Tull fly everywhere for shows? M.B. “In the old days, every day was a fly day. We would shuttle on all the equipment, the guitar cases, gear, big Marshall amps, etc. And we traveled with so many people and it was an entirely different animal, we used to fly every day and the first thing we used to do after landing was to check into the motel and try to get a little sleep. Usually 3 hours or so before going to soundcheck before the show, but I’ve done it long enough to where I can make life on the road as comfortable and easy as possible. If I wasn’t doing what I'm doing, I would be a travel agent and a pretty good one at that!” G-Note: I had the pleasure to meet someone a few years ago,@GNoteEntertainmentMagazine 7 | Page www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

Leslie West, I have heard he was an influence on you, True? G-Note: As we wrap up, what would be the one thing people would be mostM.B.- “Yeah, Leslie, I just liked him as a person, great guitar surprised to know about you?player, artist, and sound. He had a fantastic attitude and justhad a great way of getting along and probably the best M.B. “Um, I don't really know, let’s see, Icommunication within a band I've seen, and they had fun so have had a huge and very interestinghe really was my role model, i think the world of him even career, so I think most people wouldthough I'll never be able to play guitar like him, what an surprised to know that after 8 hours ofinspiration.” rehearsal with our new drummer that I put on my running shoes and went for a“He’s influenced a lot of people that plays guitar i guess for run. I need to do that, I need a releasethe same reason as me, he did what he did perfectly, he had because I don't live music 24 hours aa niche in music and took it to the limit and did it beautifully. day, there must be a balance betweenYou can hear my influence of Leslie on 'Aqualung’.” work and I really love the balance and contrast of a healthy life style versus theG-Note: Do you think of Jethro Tull as a 'Classical” music rock rock and roll musician. I enjoy beingband? outdoors and I really value that time because I can't do it every dayM.B.- “Classical music, not at all. We all were and are because of our schedule but spendingincapable to play classical music. Classical music is a focused time with family, friends and I reallystyle of music that no more can Jethro Tull play Jazz. We're a enjoy great music, movies and reallyhybrid band that enjoys classical music and when we were well written books.”backed by an Orchestra, I really didn't enjoy it or though itworked well. Now the Eagles could do that when they played G-Note: Thank you so much for youracoustically with a small string section behind them, it was time and look forward to seeing you inwonderful, for Tull, I was in agony it was 2 worlds colliding Benton Harbor Mi. at the Livery Brewery.together. “ M.B.- Thank you so much and I too lookG-Note: Can we talk about Aqualung and some of the other forward to seeing you as well!great Jethro Tull songs? For all things Martin Barre including aM.B. “Well for Aqualung, what I do was take it musically form complete list of the gear he uses,our own stand point. What I mean is we were varying away pleased go to: www.martinbarre.comfrom the 12 bar Blues of the day from Freddie or Albert Kingbecause no one could play it properly and I stayed awayfrom that. I'm a working musician and I appreciate all of theaccoladed from the guitar solo in Aqualung, but all of thosecompliments don’t make a living.”G-Note: What can your audience expect to see and hearfrom you away from Jethro Tull?M.B.- “They are not going to get what they may be expecting,because I like to surprise people and I don't want to bepredictable. I don't want people to know what they are goingto get before they sit down in their seats for the evening.”“I'm sensitive enough to know what people are liking and fromthe feedback, and sometimes it works and sometimes itdoesn’t, so I pay attention to the crowd reaction. I may playmay solo stuff in the beginning set, or not because it was tryingand boring when we had to do the same set, the same way,each night every night with Jethro Tull and I don't want to dothat anymore, I want the people that come in, be surprisedand delighted by what we play.”8 | Page Copyright G-Note Entertainment, LLCwww.G-NoteEntertainment.biz October, 2017 @GNoteEntertainmentMagazine

Kalamazoo offers so much more than a memorable name. We effortlessly blend energy and innovation withfriendliness and a humble attitude. Located in Southwest Michigan, about two hours from Chicago, Kalamazoofeatures a vibrant and progressive downtown that sets the stage for quality dining, eclectic shops and galleries, and live entertainment. Plus, you’re never far from lakes and outdoor recreation, festivals, and world-class attractions. Experience the place with a big city mindset and a small town heart. Once you make the trip, you’ll be back for more. We promise. www.DiscoverKalamazoo.com@GNoteEntertainmentMagazine 9 | Page www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

Steve Earle and the DukesKalamazoo State Theatre Concert wanted to be and with the people inReview attendance that appreciated the honesty, struggle and successes heOctober 10th, 2017 | Nick Hatzinikolis has had over his years of performing.Typically, when I do a show or concert review, I have an idea of Now, it's no secret that Steve Earle hassorts of what to expect. The Steve Earle and the Dukes along with always had a foot in the Outlawopening act, The Mastersons' recent show at the Kalamazoo State Country market, but the rock lacedTheatre on Sept 22nd not only shattered my pre-conceived “Sunset Highway,” where the years ofexpectations, they indeed far exceeded them! the being on road and smoke-filled Honky-Tonks in Earle’s voice leads oneAs soon as The Mastersons’ took the stage, the patrons that were to consider the trials and struggles thiswalking into the theatre looking for their seat were already starting man has gone through his impressiveto dance and move down the historic aisles. career while the softness of “The Girl On The Mountain” is a moment ofThe duo took the stage from 8:00 pm until 8:30 pm, usually enough transparency, almost to the point of'fill' time until the headliner takes the stage but not this time. It was emotional weakness.clear that the crowd that came as far away from Detroit,Cleveland and Indianapolis were expecting something special – Then came the up-tempo and crowdand not a one of them were disappointed. (I talked to them again pleasing, “Fire Break Line.” But theafter the show) one that made Steve Earle pause his momentum was the song, “GoodbyeAs if it wasn't hot enough outside and similar inside, (90 degrees at Michelangelo.” Steve shared with theshow time) it became even hotter with enthusiasm and excitement audience that the song was writtenthe minute Steve Earle and the Dukes took the stage. The roar of for his friend and mentor Guy Clarkthe crowd and the smiles on the faces said it all! The enthusiasm and how he wished to be awas intense, and even before Steve Earle played his first note, he celebration of the “eternal circle oftoo had a great big smile on his face! creation, life and death.” Honoring the songwriting icon.In support of his new album, “So You Want To Be An Outlaw” nowout on Warner Bros. Records.The now multi-Grammy award winner and humble NashvilleTennessee native and songwriting legend was right where he10 | P a g e @GNoteEntertainmentMagazinewww.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

It was obvious that over the years, Steve Earle has remained true to the renegade spirit that took him from Texasto Nashville Tennessee. In between songs, he would share a story about Willie or Waylon and some of thebackstory of the creative writing process.In watching the performance, it was clear that Earle has embraced the outlaw spirit and the commitment hemade in performing the songs on the album felt like it was the soundtrack to his life.His song, This Is How It Ends” talked in raw detail of the dissolution of a marriage, and the pain it has caused him.But, in a surprise of the next song, “Lookin’ for a Woman,” finds Earle back out there and available for love.“So You Wanna Be an Outlaw” is very good and very entertaining. Steve Earle‘s performance he gave was inKalamazoo Mi. was proof that it’s possible to experiment with the feelings of love, love and loss without losingwhat Steve Earle is famous for, a good time, good stories and a great performance! Copyright G-Note Entertainment, LLC October, 2017 UMPHREY'S MCGEE RETURNS TO WINGS EVENT CENTER FOR TWO-NIGHTS OF SHOWS ON FEB. 2 & 3After 19-plus years of performing more than Get your tickets to see Umphrey's McGee when they go on sale to the100 concerts annually, releasing nine studio general public on Friday, Oct. 27 at etix.com or the Wings Eventalbums and selling more than 4.2+ million Center Box Office. Single and two-night packages will be available fortracks online, Umphrey's McGee might be purchase. Mark your calendars for February 2 & 3 at Wings Eventforgiven if they chose to rest on their laurels. Center!But then that wouldn't be consistent with thework ethic demonstrated by the band, which Visit wingseventcenter.com for more information and a list ofconsistently attempts to raise the bar, setting upcoming events.and achieving new goals since forming on theNotre Dame campus in South Bend, Indiana,in 1997. After releasing their eighth studioalbum, Similar Skin, the first for their ownindie label, Nothing Too Fancy (N2F) Music(distributed by RED), the group continues topush the envelope and test the limits. Theirlatest studio album, The London Session,was a dream come true for the membershaving been recorded at the legendary StudioTwo at historic Abbey Road. The stealthrecording session yielded 10 tracks in asingle day, proving once again, the prolificUM waits for no one.@GNoteEntertainmentMagazine 11 | P a g e www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

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www.KazooState.com Yngwie Malmsteen Butch Cassidy and The A Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues WSG Sunlord – Sundance Kid (1969) Movies Revue National Tour featuring music Down Memory Lane Series by William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite World On Fire Tour 2017 November 11, 2017 and Bobby Rush plus a special November 2, 2017 documentary screening Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo State Theatre Doors: 7:00pm | Show at 8:00pm Sunday, November 12th 2017Doors: 7:00pm | Show at 8:00pm Doors for Documentary: 3:30pm || Start Time: 4:00pm Doors for Concert: 6:30pm || Start Time: 7:30pmRated among the 10 greatest electric guitar In honor of our 90th anniversary, we are Join us at Kalamazoo State Theatre for aplayers of all time by Time Magazine, Yngwie taking fans on a nostalgic trip down memory double feature event of the 2014 filmMalmsteen, brings his talent to rock the lane with a throwback movie series! To “Take Me to the River,” followed by a liveKalamazoo State Theatre for one night only continue our “Movies Down Memory Lane performance featuring some of the artistson November 2nd! Yngwie has dominated the Series,” we will return attendees back to 1969 from the film.world of solo guitar for two decades. When he to experience the original Butch Cassidy andwas barely 20, Yngwie exploded onto the The Sundance Kid at our historic venue. Bank Documentary:music scene with his jaw-dropping technique on having a good time and get ready to head Directed by Martin Shore & named afterof lightning fast harmonic minor scalar west with Butch & The Kid as they steal the the Al Green classic, this documentary is ariffing. His 1984 album, “Yngwie J. big screen at Kalamazoo State Theatre on celebration of the musical influence ofMalmsteen’s Rising Force,” established November 11th! Memphis, paying tribute to old-schoolseemingly overnight the style now referred to blues and R&B masters as they work witha neo-classical melodic rock. IMBD Storyline: Butch and Sundance are the hip-hop artists of today, bridging the two leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. communication gap betweenA legend in both style and technique, Butch is all ideas, Sundance is all action and generations. This feature film follows themYngwie’s long career reached new heights skill. The west is becoming civilized and through the creative process of recordingwhen his totally classical work for orchestra when Butch and Sundance rob a train once a new album to reimagine and mergeand solo electric guitar, “Concerto Suite,” was too often, a special posse begins trailing them time-honored and newer idioms. Featuringreleased, proving that his classical credentials no matter where they run. Over rock, through Terrence Howard, William Bell, Snoopwere genuine. A respected musician among towns, across rivers, the group is always just Dogg, Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Lil P-Nut,both his peers and his fans, Yngwie continues behind them. When they finally escape Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby \"Blue\" Bland,to play and compose at a level of mastery that through sheer luck, Butch has another idea, Yo Gotti, Bobby Rush, Frayser Boy, Themany career musician only dream of. “Let’s go to Bolivia.” Based on the exploits of North Mississippi All-Stars and many more. the historical characters.Ticket Information: Concert:All seating is reserved for this all ages event. Ticket Information: Watch members of the movie’s cast,There is an 8 ticket limit. All seating is general admission for this all Bobby Rush, Charlie Musselwhite, William ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit. Bell, Frayser Boy, Al Kapone, The Hi Rhythm$24.50-$49.50 Section, and The Stax Academy Alumni  $10 Non-Student Band with Music Director Boo Mitchell take  $5 College student (must present a the stage in a live performance following the footsteps of the film. valid College ID) Ticket Information: This is an all ages, general admission event. There’s an 8 ticket per person limit.  Movie price: $10.00  Movie & concert price: $32.50@GNoteEntertainmentMagazine 15 | P a g e www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

Interview with Matt GiraudAmerican Idol Finalist and for all the contestants, was a double elimination after the second Top 7 night.Kalamazoo Native: Matt Giraud On that night, Giraud performed \"Stayin' Alive\" and received mixed reviews.October 13th, 2017 | Nick Hatzinikolis Nevertheless, he survived the vote that week and even avoided placing in theMatt Giraud has been an entertainment icon in and around Kalamazoo Bottom 3. He was eliminated on April 29,Michigan for years, well before his now famous appearance and deep 2009 and finished in 5th place. Inrun of Season 8 of the original 'American Idol.' interviews after his elimination, Giraud says that he believed the \"'Idol' judges' saveWhen I sat down with Matt for a great brunch, he was quick to wasn't a waste\".recommend the meat omelet and started riffing off some song versusand a joke or two before we even started the interview. I have had the Giraud was a favorite of Joel Madden. Itpleasure of interviewing Matt in the past, but something was different was also mentioned that Lady Gaga hadthis time. Not that he wasn't fun, engaging and professional in the past told Matt she was sad to see him leave thewhen we talked, but this time he was happy, relaxed, and was constantly show after being eliminated.smiling and free-styling and segueing from one topic to another in aplayful way. *Some content taken from WikipediaFor those that are not familiar with Matt and his very unique musical G-Note entertainment sat down with Mattcareer, Giraud auditioned for the eighth season of American Idol in at a local eatery for a lunch time interviewLouisville, Kentucky. He was considered an early on judges' favorite in ahead of his show with fellow AmericanHollywood, with Randy Jackson naming him among his \"top 5\" early Idol alum, Kris Allen at the Kalamazoo Statefavorites. Theatre on October 19th at 8:00pm.During Hollywood week, he performed \"I Want You Back\" by The G-Note- Let's just get into to this Matt, tellJackson 5 as part of a group called White Chocolate, along with fellow me about how you got the opportunity tofinalist, and future season 8 winner, Kris Allen. He did not make the team back up with your buddy and 'Idol'finals initially, but was brought back for the Wild Card show. The judgesunanimously lauded his performance of \"Who's Lovin' You\" by TheMiracles (also made famous by The Jackson 5) and he became a part ofthe Top 13 (along with Anoop Desai, Megan Joy, and Jasmine Murray).Famously, Giraud was also the first and only recipient of the new judges'save for his season on April 15, 2009. After his Top 13 performances of\"Human Nature\", Kara DioGuardi remarked \"I hope we see you for manymore weeks.\" On Top 11 night, he performed \"So Small\", provokingSimon Cowell to state \"I don't think you've had enough credit in thiscompetition\", and compare him to Michael Bublé. On the night of theTop 8, Giraud sang \"Part-Time Lover\". Paula Abdul kept her complimentsshort (due to time constraints), simply saying \"Two words: Standing O\".The next week, however, Giraud received poor reviews from Jackson andDioGuardi. The following night, the results revealed that he received thelowest number of votes. However, for the first time in American Idolhistory, the judges' save was invoked and Giraud was spared eliminationwhen the judges utilized Season 8's new twist. The consequence of this,16 | P a g e @GNoteEntertainmentMagazinewww.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

mate on Oct. 19th at the Kalamazoo State Theatre. M.G.- “I love making beats! Sign me up G-Note! (Matt simulating playing the Casio keyboards on the table)M.G. “You know this will be the first time that will be G-Note- As someone that has gone through the process, theperforming on stage at the State Theatre, I've been highs and the lows, what is your thoughts on the re-boot ofthere plenty of time watching a show or a concert but I American Idol?have never sung a song on stage so this is a big deal for M.G.- “I’m pumped! I'm already indirectly working withme.” them. I have been working with WOOD-TV 8 out of Grand Rapids Mi. In discovering new talent from our area. The“I had heard through Western Michigan University that idea was a Silver ticket. The winner of the Silver ticketKris Allen was coming through town and asked if I had would be able to jump all the lines and skip over thean interest joining him and I said yes! I have to make thousands of candidates and get in front of the Americanthis happen so I called him personally and said I want to Idol Executive Producer for a shot in Los Angeles.”do this show and he said yeah, let’s do it so now me “I was asked because of my experience from the show if Iand my buddy of 9 years now will be back together would be interested in being a judge in this competition,performing singing songs. You know he was my without hesitation, I said yes! It was recently televised in theroommate on 'American Idol,' I use to help him with his Grand Rapids TV market. It was cool but really wired at theaudition songs in our hotel room with Paula (Abdul) and sometime. A lot less pressure for me because I didn't haveSimon (Cowell) and he (Kris Allen) would say to me, to get up in front of all the judges and sing. It was local“should I do this note, or this note?' and I would say, “I talent and they really wanted me to be the Simon of thedon't know” and here we are about to be together group, they really did, I told them, man I can’t do it, I justagain in Kalamazoo at the State Theatre.” can't do that- I'm more of the Paula type, where everyone is awesome!”G-Note- This show is a Western Michigan University “Since this started, I have been connecting and workingsponsored event, and being an alum of WMU ‘s music with some of the 'kids'. I know you know but there is sodepartment, is this a way of giving back? much talent in our area. It really is truly amazing to me every time I see someone trying to make their musicalM.G. “Oh yeah, this is a great way to get back some of dreams come true. I've been there, I've the nervous kidthe tuition I have given them over the years, show byshow, I'm getting these student loans paid off, thanks 17 | P a g eWestern! Almost done baby, almost done! Only 2 more www.G-NoteEntertainment.bizpayments...(Laughing)“I really am so appreciative that WMU asked me andbrought me in to this, it's going to be so much fun andgreat to part of this. WMU and I have a greatrelationship, even when I perform out of state they arealways with me in spirit. An example was I was inJacksonville Florida for a show and at some time duringmy show, I perform the WMU fight song and someonewill ask me, 'Is that a new song? I just sit back andsmile and say, no. It been around a lot longer thateither one of us.”G-Note- I have heard that you were recently signedendorse the fine makers of keyboards, Casio.M.G.- “Yeah, that is very exciting for me I did sign a dealwith Casio and this is my first real endorsement deal.We also have had a great and longstanding relationshiptogether, with the Facebook live events and othermarketing we do together I'm thrilled they asked me tobe part of the Casio family.”G-Note- We may need to bring you over to the G-Notehideaway and perform and videotape a few songs on aCasio keyboard and post them online. What do youthink about that? @GNoteEntertainmentMagazine

getting from of a TV camera with hundreds of thousands if “I have also gotten rid of a lot of toxic relations in my like.not millions of fans watching you it sooo scary! They don't Soul killing, sunshine stealing types of relationships and Ineed me to be the one that crushes their dreams or spirit, was really getting down on myself and having reallyI'll be real with them but in a compassionate way. I really negative thoughts about maybe I'm a has-been, maybe Iembrace the role of being their mentor.” really not that good just a lot of self-doubt.” “So, I made the decision to change somethings in my lifeG-Note- Being the creative guy that you are, a songwriter including some people around me, and adding peopleand performer, you must get a lot of ideas from a lot of that add life to my life and I'll tell ya, I've never beensources for your music, what or who decides what is a happier!”good or great song? Be sure to catch up with Matt Giraud at facebook.com/mattgiraud and at Twitter @ImMattGiraudM.G.- “Yeah, half of its good the other half is crap (Can I and at www.mattgiraudmusic.com and see him with Krissay that without getting in trouble?) The fans decide, Allen at the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Oct.19thfamily decides, my cat decides, if my cat walks out of theroom while I'm writing a song, that song is done!” Copyright G-Note Entertainment, LLC October, 2017“I’d rather play for people that don't know music, like knowit, know it. Because if you don't impress the music @GNoteEntertainmentMagazineexecutives they can make it difficult for you, but the fansare digging it, I'm going with the fans! The fans tend tohave genuine appreciation versus someone that's 'in thebusiness.' Music Executives typically aren't buying mymusic, they are looking for comps to the show or backstageaccess so I'm just working really hard to get myself out ofmy own way.”“I think that I have maybe in my own way for a while now,like I have these songs that I wrote 7-8 years ago that nowthat I play for friends or different shows and someone willask 'Is that a new song?' and I'll say, no, that's been on theself. I's not my job to decide what's good or bad, it's all usto the fans. I'll put a song out there like 'Faded” andhopefully it will get air time on 103.3 WKFR and throughconnections of social media hopefully it will catch on. Idon't have a business plan, I just do it!”G-Note- I'll talked to you before, but today you seemdifferent. You look happy, you seem to have a differentoutlook these days, what is it?M.G. “Here is an example of me getting out of my ownway, the other day I was broadcasting on social media andplaying a song in my bathrobe. Really, I was making fun ofmyself and cracking jokes. Those are the things that peoplerespond to and enjoy.”“Let's be honest, I'm a goof-ball but I wasn't always able toshow that side of me, everything was pre-planned, pre-packaged in my life and I didn't really get to show the realme, you know? I can't tell you how many people thoughtmy piano was just a prop. They didn't know that I couldplay it.” 18 | P a g e www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

John O’Hurley InterviewActor, Author, and TV The self-taught pianist and classically trained vocalist.Personality John O’Hurley O'Hurley has been composing since his teen years. In 2004 he released a two-album project entitled \"Peace of OurOctober 12th, 2017, 2017 | Nick Hatzinikolis Minds\" a compilation of his original piano compositions in tandem with cellist Marston Smith. The piece \"For Lisa\"John O'Hurley is a very busy guy! He is a family man was written for John's wife especially for their weddingmarried to his lovely wife Lisa and the father to his son day in 2004. He was featured on the March/April 2009William or “Will.” cover of Making Music Magazine.On “Seinfeld” John O'Hurley played the wildly popular and Are you tired yet? Wait, there is more, John O’Hurley alsoiconic character Jacopo or J. Peterman, a fictionalized does corporate and motivation speaking. He is one of theversion of catalog-company entrepreneur, John Peterman, guest speakers in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot infrom 1995 to 1998. In 2001. O'Hurley financed the Walt Disney World.relaunch of The J. Peterman Company, and became a part-owner. O'Hurley is the voice of the owner of the Cow and Corset bar in the Fable II videogame for the Xbox 360.In addition to his work on “Seinfeld” and “Dancing with theStars”, other credits include: The sitcom “A Whole New 19 | P a g eBallgame” in ‘94. From 2000-2014 he announced for www.G-NoteEntertainment.bizCartoon Network sister channel, Boomerang. From 2000–2002, he hosted a revival of the classic game show “To Tellthe Truth.”John O'Hurley was a guest star on multiple episodes of thesoap opera All My Children during its last month on ABC, inSeptember of 2011, playing Kit Sterling, a producer whoapproaches Erica Kane to make a movie based on the newbook she has just written. Also, played on the soap Lovingas Keith Lane-Jonathan Matalaine.He has been the host of Purina's annual National DogShow every Thanksgiving since 2002. In 2003, he playedthe role of Roger Heidecker on the UPN television seriesThe Mullets. In 2004, he hosted the limited-run game showThe Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee. In October2005, he guest-starred in an episode of Drake and Josh.In March 2007, he took the lead role in the Wynn LasVegas's production of Spamalot, in which he plays KingArthur. He has starred on Broadway and on National Touras Billy Flynn in Chicago. In July 2008 he reprised his role asKing Arthur in the Los Angeles production of Spamalot atthe Ahmanson Theatre. In June 2013 he once againreprised the role of King Arthur in Spamalot at The MunyTheater in St. Louis, Missouri. @GNoteEntertainmentMagazine

He also replaced Frank Welker as the \"Phantom Blot\" for Mickey G-Note: With such an iconic character as J.Mouse Works and Disney's House of Mouse. He has also provided the Peterman was on Seinfeld, do you get typevoice of King Neptune on SpongeBob SquarePants. cast as that character or people expect you to “be” J. Peterman in the role you are placedHe is also the voice of Coors Light commercials for more than 10 in?years, he has a recurring role as Dr. Christopher Neff on Devious J’OH- “There is to be honest with you, someMaids. of that in the roles I get. People need to remember that J. Peterman was only aO'Hurley guest-starred in an episode of The Emperor's New School character. Now, that’s not say that I’m notcalled \"Malina's Big Break\", and in 2010, guest-starred on Wizards of grateful for what J. Peterman has done for meWaverly Place as Captain Jim-Bob Sherwood. and my career, but again, it was great role but it’s just a role.”Since 2008 he acts as Roger Doofenshmirtz, Heinz Doofenshmirtz's John O’Hurley was also a contestant on thebrother, in Phineas and Ferb. He also played in the award-winning first season of the television show Dancing2000x dramatic series produced by the Hollywood Theater of the Ear with the Stars which aired during the summerfor National Public Radio. of 2005. O'Hurley and his dance partner Charlotte Jørgensen made it to the finalG-Note: I have to lead this interview off by asking about your competition, which he lost to ABC soap operacharacter on “Seinfeld” Mr. J. Peterman, how did you get that role, star Kelly Monaco.was it written for you? After fans alleged that Monaco's victory was a set-up, the network announced that O'Hurley,JO’H - “The quick story is, or maybe it’s not so quick is that I was on Monaco and their professional dancingmy own series called “A Whole New Ballgame” back in ‘94, it was a partners would face off in a special \"grudgeshow on ABC. One day as I was getting ready to go to the studio, I got match\" episode broadcast September 20,a call from the studio telling me not to come in for work because the 2005. Unlike the first episode, viewer voteABC had pulled the plug that the show was cancelled.” solely determined the outcome as opposed to a combination between the three“So later that day when I was talking with my manager at dinner, professional judges and the viewer votes.crying in my beer and taking the cancellation as personally as I O'Hurley and Jørgensen emerged as thepossibly could. As fate would have it, sometime earlier, Seinfeld co- winners. The rematch earned $126,000 forcreator Larry David’s office had called and said they had this “wacko”role that I could maybe have some fun with. Originally I said no, but @GNoteEntertainmentMagazinethanks anyway because I didn’t want to join someone else’s showright after mine was over.”“My manager said, give it a try, so I did. The table read was themhaving me this J. Peterman catalog and they wanted me to read itthe way it is written. Keep in mind script wise, Seinfeld was the mostdis-organized show on television. So I read it with a Hemmingwaystyle adventure story about an oxford button down shirt along withthe size, price and availability.”O’Hurley continued on to say, “To my amazement, they kept thecharacter going and the arc of the character became more of acorporate Mr. Magoo, a legend in his own mind and more and moredetached from reality.”“What kept him going was the writers, they loved the characterbecause they could write him in long form, instead of one line, oneline, they would write these monologues, sadly most of themonologues were cut because the show was always 10 minutes toolong, so I have a bunch of these monologues on the cutting roomfloor.” 20 | P a g e www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

Golfers Against Cancer charity. Afterward the duo produced a dance instruction video called, \"Learn to Dance with Johnand Charlotte\".G-Note: John, did you enjoy your experience on “Dancing With The Stars?J’OH- “I did indeed, it was the first season of the show and we didn’t know what to expect from the viewers, obviously,it was very well received.”“In some respects, DWTS gave me my name back, for many years’ people knew me as J. Peterman. It was D.W.T.S. thatpeople started to know me again as John O’Hurley.”G-Note: It’s been about ten years that you were on D.W.T.S., would you be able to compete if you were asked to comeback?J’OH- “Yes, I do think that I would do fairly well, I dance every night on Broadway or around the country on the stageproduction of “Chicago” so I still have my chops!”On September 11, 2006, O'Hurley replaced Richard Karn as the fifth host of Family Feud. He left Family Feud in 2010 andwas replaced by Steve Harvey. In 2013, TV Guide ranked Family Feud third in its list of the 60 greatest game shows of alltime.G-Note: Family Feud is a very entertaining game show; can you offer the glimpse of a “behind the scene” of a taping?J’OH- “I had a great run with the producers, they are the same producers from the show that I did called “To Tell TheTruth. To me, Family Feud it was like hosting a cocktail party, so I had a great time doing it.“Most of my favorite answers to the questions never make it to air. They get cut because nobody can answer it, or theanswers or so stupid they just can’t continue with it. My favorite was 2 men; I would say well intelligent men that cameup to the face off. The question was, “Name a film at begins with the letter “C”. And you would say, Casablanca orCaddyShack and those answers were all on the board. The one gentleman seizes the moment and hits the button andsays, “Seabiscuit!” I couldn’t stop laughing!”“Another one was, with a grandma at the end of the row. I leaned it to ask her, “What would you do to make yourselfmore active on a first date?” she leaned like she didn’t hear me, so I repeated the question. As she was squinting toreplied, “Stuff a vegetable down your pants?”, I just lost it, you just can’t make that stuff up!”@GNoteEntertainmentMagazine Copyright G-Note Entertainment, LLC October, 2017 21 | P a g e www.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

The Retrospective Phoenix Food, Gaming, Movie, and TV ReviewsNiles Haunted House Gull Meadow Farms My hometown has one of Probably my favorite Fall the best haunted houses festivity place to go this around. They’ve been ranked time of year! as one of the top in the nation. You will get scared, They have tons of activities for families (and for the guaranteed, at least I do every kid inside us all). The corn maze is different every year year! and fun since they added a sort of scavenger hunt punch card to the maze. I recommend going to theThey strive every year to put new spooky stuff out. This night maze!year they have Five-minute escape rooms, whichsounds freaky for a haunted house already! Their gift shop is awesome too with homemade donuts, cider, and more!They also have ghoulish games, kind of like a carnivalfrom hell. Games like shooting paintballs at a live Some of their activities include apple cannons,target, corn cannons, and Fry Freddy Basketball. petting zoo, apple chute (a giant slide!), and new this year pig races!Check out their website at www.Haunted.org (musthave paid some serious dough for that!). Check them out at www.GullMeadowFarms.com!Grand Traverse Pie The Binge Watcher:Company Rick and MortyTo be perfectly honest, I hate So this show is nuts. It’spie. Until now. got a bit of a Halloween vibe too,I’ve tried only 1 pie so far, but due to the blood, gore, aliens, and all around creepyI’m hooked. I feel like having stuff in it.pies from here for every meal! I’d be a Sumo wrestlerby January if I do that though… Honestly though, it’s amazing. Not something to jump right into (trust me, culture shock feeling if you do lol).They serve not only dessert pies, but pot pies also! Basically, it’s the wacked out adventures of Rick andQuiches too! Haven’t had them since those are also his not-so-bright-crayon of a grandson. It gets soon the “Sam-no-likey” list. I bet Grand Traverse will complex and out-of-the-box, it’s not like any otherchange my taste buds on those too! show I’ve seen.There’s one on Westnedge Ave in Kalamazoo so They have 2 seasons on Hulu and I’m havingcheck it out! withdrawals without more! (Futurama will have to suffice for now…)22 | P a g e @GNoteEntertainmentMagazinewww.G-NoteEntertainment.biz

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