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Jeb Havens and Tom Goss cover Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off”

Who needs professional dancers and high-end production when you’ve got out singer/songwriters Tom Goss and Jeb Havens? These two “bear-y” talented guys only need a trash can, some mics, and a keyboard roped to a sawhorse.

Check out their “trashy” take on Taylor Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off.”

Love both of these guys. A think a hallmark of both artists is their lack of self-consciousness. They just hit “go” and share exactly who they are; no calculation, no overthinking.

Check earlier posts featuring Jab Havens here and here; and more Tom Goss here and here.

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Music: Matt Gold “Appreciated”

Out singer/songwriter Matt Gold’s first single – “Appreciated” – from his new EP Let It Out.

The tune and the video have a light-hearted, bouncy feel just right for AC music fans.

Recorded with Grammy-winning engineer David Bianco and produced by renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff, Gold says it’s his most optimistic release to date. The single, “Appreciated,” has charted on the Billboard Hot AC chart – a rare feat for a completely independent artist.

More info on Matt on his official website, and you can find Matt’s music on Amazon here.

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New music: Eric Himan “Everything To You”

Out singer/songwriter (and Randy Report favorite) Eric Himan just released his new single and music video “Everything To You,” and by everything he means it.

Himan plays doctor, construction worker, party animal, football ref, chef – you name it, Himan brings it.

Great song from a terrific artist.

Available on iTunes and other digital download sites.

Check Eric out on his official site here.

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New music video from Tom Goss “Illuminate The Dark”

Tom Goss

Tom Goss has just released his gorgeous and touching new music video “Illuminate The Dark.”

The video features veteran turned model and actor Alex Minsky, whose motivational story of losing his leg at war has landed him on The View, The Today Show, GMA, and Jay Leno.

Also featured is Lori Duron and her son C.J., the author and subject of the award-winning book and blog, Raising My Rainbow: Adventures in Raising a Fabulous, Gender Creative Son.

Diamondback Annie, rock and roll showgirl and award-winning burlesque star is also featured.

Veteran turned model and inspiration Alex Minsky

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Music: Elton John & Bright Light Bright Light “I Wish We Were Leaving”

“I Wish We Were Leaving” is the title track of Bright Light Bright Light’s (aka Rod Thomas) new EP out on April 7 (as well as a track from his forthcoming sophomore record Life Is Easy, due out in July) — and Thomas shares vocal duties with Sir Elton John. The duet happened after Elton John reached out to Rod Thomas to praise BLBL’s debut album, Make Me Believe In Hope. “From then I kept hearing his voice on the track,” Thomas tells The Guardian. “In time I played him ‘I Wish We Were Leaving’ and he added his vocals. Although it wasn’t written as a duet, I love that his voice taking lead in the second verse is a reminder that every relationship has two sides and two voices.”

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New music: Matt Alber “Wind Sand Stars”

Check out the just released teaser video for out singer/songwriter Matt Alber’s upcoming new album WIND SAND STARS.

Pre-order  WIND SAND STARS on Feb 1st at mattalber.com and receive an instant download of his new song “Spectacularly.”

Deluxe Vinyl, Flashdrive, and Standard CD/Digital packages available for a limited time.

WIND SAND STARS is due to release on 4.1.14.

(via Accidental Bear)

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Out singer/songwriter Steve Grand on CNN

Openly gay singer/songwriter Steve Grand on CNN

Steve Grand appeared on CNN yesterday in what was his first big-time LIVE interview since the explosion of his “All-American Boy” video (almost 1.6 million views and counting).

I think Steve is just now starting to feel the impact of fame, interviews, the press and how quickly interviews go by. After the CNN interview, Steve posted this on his Facebook page making fun of what he called “nervous speech habits” after watching himself on TV:

ya know guys… I was thinking that…. ya know…. I just… ya know…. really love.. ya know… you all that continue to support me. ya know.. reading your comments always puts the biggest smile on my face. Thanks for…ya know…giving my life and my work a sense of purpose…. ya know ‪#‎yaknow‬

I say Steve gets a big pass on worrying about how he did. It’s all a learning curve, and at 23 (!) you get a break when everyone is noticing you all at the same time.

I’m really enjoying seeing ALL THIS unfold for Steve. What a ride!

And btw – in case you missed it, here’s his big, viral video, and here’s where you can buy his song.

Go support, kids!

 
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“All-American Boy” Steve Grand on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

“All-American Boy” singer/songwriter Steve Grand appeared on Good Morning America to chat on the success of his viral music video, his parents sending him to “gay conversion” therapy upon learning he was gay, and their subsequent acceptance of him.