Tiwa Savage

Boston.TV teamed up with Berklee College of Music again to showcase even more talented acts from the college. This week, we covered Tiwa Savage, vocalist from Nigeria, and her band at the Beehive. Tiwa describes her music as a "mix of soul, funk, and ballad, basically R & B."





According to her own site,

Her first big break arrived at the age of 17. George Michael brought her in as a background vocalist for a major concert in Wembley Stadium. That was the night that changed Tiwa’s life forever! Ever since then Tiwa has been blessed to work as a background vocalist for many great artists such as Mary J.Blige; Chaka Khan; Blu Cantrell; Emma Bunton (Spice girls); Lemar; Kelly Clarkson; Andreas Bocelli; Stephen Gately; Hearsay; Sheila E; Ms Dynamite, and so many more. Life on the road was electrifying! Touring with a myriad of bands, and sharing the stage with the likes of Sting, 50 Cent, and Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Destiny’s Child, and Robbie Williams has helped develop her live stage performance.

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The Rundown: Episode 3

Another episode of the Rundown Boston.TV's newest series about Greater Boston High School sports, aired yesterday.



The host team this week is the undefeated Barnstable High School Red Raiders Girls Volleyball team, who just so happen to be on a 105 game winning streak.


Teams this week include Catholic Memorial, Cambridge, Watertown, Barnstable, Lexington, Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, and Whitman-Hanson.

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Dear Leader

Boston.TV caught up with the Aaron Perrino and Will Claflin from Dear Leader on the Mass Bay Lines MV Freedom Boat Cruise.







According to Splendid,

Thanks to the popularity of the throat-tearing rock anthem "Hum" and the release of their debut New Parade on Roadrunner Records, Perrino and The Sheila Divine flirted with mainstream rock stardom, courting labels but never finding a willing suitor. Meanwhile, while cultivating a rabid fan base in their hometown, the band was never quite able to burst beyond the 2,000-plus capacity of the Avalon nightclub. Sensing stagnation, Perrino called it quits and struck out on his own, eventually forming Dear Leader. Now, as Dear Leader - a band that differs from the Sheila Divine by virtue of its refined intensity, lusher rock melodies, and Perrino's maturation as a songwriter -­ swells in recognition beyond the Boston city limits and draws renewed attention from record labels, does history run the risk of repeating itself?

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Miss Mantown 2008 Calendar Launch Party

Boston.TV covered the WAAF Miss Mantown 2008 Calendar Launch Party at Boston Billiards.





The event consisted of speed walking competitions, driving safety lessons, and an ice cream social.



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Esperanza Spalding Hosts the Beat!

Esperanza Spalding, jazz bassist from Berklee, hosts the Boston.TV Beat.



And check out BostonNow's interview with her here.



According to Berklee's student profile on Esperanza,

Esperanza Spalding was 15 years old when she entered the world of the working musician at a Portland, Oregon, blues club, armed with a single bass line.

"Somehow I got this gig with a blues band. I don't know how. I could play only the blues in F," she says.

Every member of the band was a seasoned veteran. Lead vocalist Sweet Baby James Benton had been a fixture on the Portland jazz scene since the 1950s. The trumpet player used to gig with Ornette Coleman. But they were eager to replace their bassist. Somehow, someone turned them on to Esperanza, who had only been playing the instrument for a couple of months.

After that first performance, one of the musicians pulled her aside and asked her to rehearse with them "so she could actually learn something." It turned into a weekly gig and an invaluable experience that fostered Esperanza's interest in the bass and did wonders for her rhythmic feel.

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New England Patriots Cheerleader 2008 Calendar Launch Party

Boston.TV cameras captured the New England Patriots Cheerleader 2008 Calendar Launch party at Paddy O's in downtown Boston.





Here are some pictures from their trip to the Dominican.








According to the Pat's site,

The entire squad will be on hand to autograph calendars, greet fans and pose for photos. There will also be a special screening of "Patriot Girl: Making The Dream", the behind-the-scenes video featuring the photo shoots in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic.

By the way, the DVD was AWESOME!

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Michael De Paulo Fashion Show

Boston.TV’s cameras take you backstage at the Michael De Paulo fashion show at the Taj for Boston Fashion Week.





Check out the models getting their hair and makeup done, learn about the inspiration behind the collection directly from the designer and see how it all comes together into a glamorous couture fashion show befitting a New York runway.

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WFNX's Disorientation 2007

Boston.TV's Jobian covered Disorientation 2007, which is WFNX's Welcome Back to College party, at the Bank of America Pavillion.




The event was sponsored by Budweiser and featured acts such as Guster, Bleu and Hooray for Earth.









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The Rundown: Episode 2

The Rundown, Boston.TV's newest series about Greater Boston High School sports, aired its 2nd episode yesterday.



Teams this week include Andover, Boston College High, Woburn, Billerica, Concord-Carlisle, Lincoln-Sudbury, Medfield, Ashland, Westford Academy, and Acton-Boxboro.



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Editors

Boston.TV's Jobian caught up with the Editors at the Paradise Rock Club as they played material from their new album 'An End Has A Start.'





According to their site,

Editors return in June 2007 with their second album An End Has A Start, on Kitchenware Records. Following on from the phenomenal success of debut platinum album The Back Room the new recordings see the band deliver on the promise so many identified on that record.
Recorded in Ireland at Grouse Lodge with Garret Lee and mixed at Olympic Studios by Cenzo Townshend, the album sees the team behind the re-recorded version of Bullets set to work on an entire collection of Editors work with stunning results.
To seasoned Editors watchers, a handful of tracks on the album will already be familiar. The heart stopping Weight Of The World and Bones were both regulars in the band's set from the summer of 2006 and their recorded versions are as sure as their live relations.

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Greg Hill Hosts the Beat!

Greg Hill, of the WAAF Hill-Man Morning Show, hosts the Boston.TV Beat this week.

Here he is with Red Peters.





And don't forget to pick up your copy of the Miss Mantown Calendar before it sells out.

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Starbucks Music Maker Competition

Boston.TV covered the Starbucks Music Maker Competition.





According to the site,

Starbucks New England and the NEMO Music Festival are bringing back the days when live music was equally as popular at a coffeehouse as sipping a steaming cup of brew. The Starbucks Music Makers Competition (SMMC) offers musicians the opportunity to showcase their talent in any musical genre. Regional competitions will be held in select Starbucks stores throughout New England in August and September, with between 5-7 artists each performing 3 songs. One artist from each event, plus wildcards, will be invited to advance on to the Finals on October 11th in Boston. Four local music industry professionals will be invited to judge at each in-store competition. These votes will be tallied and added to a 5th public vote, determined through online voting presented by Goombah.

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Tito Francona - Who Should Be In the Lineup?

Boston.TV's latest installment of the faux Terry Francona, or "Tito" as he likes to be called, has aired. In this week's segment, Tito asks fans who they think should be in the lineup.




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The Feast of St. Anthony

Boston.TV covered the annual Feast of Saint Anthony in the historic North End section of Boston. Boston.TV Correspondent Carla Antonino was there to feast on the food, fun and festivities because "Italians girls just do it better!"





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Nordstrom's Gala Opening

Boston.TV covered the Nordstrom's Gala Opening.


Nordstrom's arrived in Boston with a fabulous bang and the Boston.TV cameras were there to capture all of the glitz and glamour. The opening Gala to benefit the Museum of Fine Art Boston and the Boston Ballet was held at the store's new Natick, Mass. location on September 5, 2007. The event offered guests two amazing, dramatic runway fashion shows as well as delicious food, live music and the chance to be among the store's very first customers...that's right, you could shop throughout the party! Grab a front row seat at the fashion show, meet Peter Nordstrom and explore the gorgeous new store by checking out the video.



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Grill the Chef: Loic Le Garrec

Grill the Chef, Boston.TV's new series, catches Boston Chefs off guard at various food events around the city and asks them a series of random off-beat questions that allow viewers to know them a bit more personally. This original series is hosted by Alissa Bigelow, host of Rustic Kitchen's In the Kitchen.

This week's guest is Loic Le Garrec, General Manager and Co-owner of Petit Roberto Bistro.







According to their website,

Many restaurants nowadays refer to themselves as bistros, despite the fact that their food, ambiance and prices are at odds with the true definition of the term. In France, a bistro is where blue collar workers go to eat homestyle fare at very modest prices; it is often served on bare wood or paper-topped tables with draught beer or vin ordinaire.

Daily blackboard specials are prepared by Chef /Co-Owner Jacky Robert, whose career and reputation are well-known to both Boston and west coast diners. The General Manager/Co-Owner is Loic Le Garrec, a native of Brittany and veteran of Boston and New York's top dining rooms.

In true bistro tradition, entree prices are under $12 at lunch and under $20 at dinner. In addition, more than a dozen plated desserts daily, all made on the premises by Kristen Lawson.

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The Rundown: Episode 1

Boston.TV's newest series, The Rundown, focuses on high school sports in the greater Boston area. The host of this weekly series is PJ aka P to the L O and you already know.





The series contains stories and highlights of Greater Boston's high school sporting events and teams. We're talking football, soccer, field hockey, football and football! This week's teams include Everett, Leominster, Wayland, Marlborough, Natick, Malden Catholic, Braintree, St. John's Prep, Masconomet, Canton and Dedham.

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The Matt Light Celebrity Shootout

Boston.TV covered the Matt Light Celebrity Shootout with Jillian there to host. The event could more aptly be compared to a man's playground, with beef, bullets and Vince Willfork fly fishing.





According to Matt's site,

"The Light Foundation strives to empower young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting hands on programs and events that promote the development of rational moral values and personal financial acumen so as to instill a sense of self-reliance, sufficiency and independence. We endeavor to accomplish this mission by combining traditional outdoor activities and experiences with athletic endeavors addressing the physical and mental aspects of humanity that make us all unique."

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Denise Hajjar Hosts the Boston.TV Beat!

Denise Hajjar, a leading fashion designer in Boston, hosts the Boston.TV Beat this week.





A little bit more about Denise, from her website,

Every season I try to create a collection that is always fresh, current, a little edgy in approach, with a sharp twist. I am always dazzled by colors & shades, by touch & details, by design & shapes, by romance & attitude.

Using only beautiful and unusual mix of fabrics, I provide unsurpassed attention to detail, combined with the cut of the garment and the perfect fit, making sure that each piece will have a long lasting appeal.
My designing is a reflection of the world around me. A combination of strength, sensitivity, and imagination, all the while, staying pure to whom I am as a designer.

Having you look fabulous, is what I try to achieve each time. Over twenty years as a designer, has given me the expertise and confidence to provide each of my clients just that. I design a line of clothing that reflects a total look of what they would like to wear, not what they are told to wear.

It's about tuning in to the individual's lifestyle and personality to create just the right look. I bring my clients to the edge of fashion and style, but never over. That edge is the place where inspiration and creativity meet. What I find truly exciting in moving forward as a designer, is that as I continue to learn and grow, my clients continue to benefit.

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Hot Stove Cool Music

Boston.TV covered the Hot Stove Cool Music concert on Friday, August 4th. The concert, now in its 8th year, featured performances by Kay Hanley, John Legend, French Lick, Theo Epstein, Peter Gammons and more.



According to Peter Gammons,

"Most guys I know host charity golf tournaments ... well, I don't golf, so this is my version of that. It's the best way I know to bring together my two greatest passions, baseball and rock music, while raising money for a great cause."

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Beantown Jazz Festival

Boston.TV is planning to cover the Beantown Jazz Festival, which takes place September 27th through the 29th.



According to their site,

Promising to be one of the great jazz concerts in Boston's history, the lineup features Herbie Hancock, Roy Haynes, Branford Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Joe Lovano, Lizz Wright, Geri Allen, Regina Carter, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lew Tabackin, Kenny Werner, Howard Alden, Jimmy Cobb, and Ray Drummond. More names will be announced. The concert takes place at Symphony Hall at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at the Symphony Hall box office or online at bso.org. Tickets: $40.00 to $100.00.

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Waltham Music Video

Some members from the Boston.TV crew produced their first music video together on Waltham, local rockers from...Waltham.





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Grill the Chef: Ken Oringer

Grill the Chef, Boston.TV's new series, catches Boston Chefs off guard at various food events around the city and asks them a series of random off-beat questions that allow viewers to know them a bit more personally. This original series is hosted by Alissa Bigelow, host of Rustic Kitchen's In the Kitchen. This week's guest is Ken Oringer, head chef of Clio Restaurant.



According to Clio's site,

Internationally renowned and award-winning chef Ken Oringer has worked in some of the finest kitchens in the United States. In addition, he has worked alongside some of the most accomplished chefs in the world. His career is a study in the rapid ascension of a gifted culinary artist.

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Where to Eat with Jill Epstein

Jill Epstein, publisher of Where to Eat, discusses trends in wining and dining in the Boston area. This week's episode includes bars savoring the art of the classic American cocktail.





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Boston Magazine September Launch Party

Boston.TV covered Boston Magazine's September Launch party, one of the hottest this season, high atop the luxurious Colonnade Hotel.





September's issue includes an anxious parent's answer-filled guide to the Hub's finest preschools.



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Entourage Contest at Qdoba

Boston.TV teamed up with WBOS and RCN to hold an Entourage contest at the Qdoba restaurants at Tufts, Northeastern and Boston University. Check out the contests below











Vote for your favorite contestant here.

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Lyrics for Life

Boston.TV covered the Lyrics for Life Benefit with Sister Hazel and French Lick at Avalon.



According to their site,

Lyrics for Life is 501 (C)3 non-profit organization that unites musicians and celebrates for a series of concerts and auctions. These events raise awareness of serious illnesses such as Cancer in children and adults, fund researchers working to find a cure and enrich the lives of patients and their families.

Cancer casts an overwhelming shadow over all our lives. Whether it's a family member, neighbor, co-worker or friend, we have all been affected by this tragic disease. Lyrics for Life is a vehicle for us to turn that pain around and focus on healing and surviving.

What began as a memorial by Sister Hazel front man Ken Block for his younger brother Jeffrey and others dear to the band, has become an industry-wide commitment to the fight against Cancer.

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Mindless Self Indulgence

Boston.TV talks with Jimmy and Steve from Mindless Self Indulgence about their new DVD, Our Pain, Your Gain, set to release on 9/11/07.



According to their site,

Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI) is an inflammatory band mixing punk rock and driving electronic music together to create an unrestrained sound. Since 1997, this band has been storming the electronic and punk scenes sweeping many hardcore fans in its wake with its music and albums such as the cult classic Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy.

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Steve DeOssie Does the Beat!

Former Patriot Steve DeOssie does the Boston.TV Beat.
Steve now runs a terrific steak house in Lincoln, RI called Fred & Steve's Steakhouse with another former Pat, Fred Smerlas.





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Pillow Fight Party with the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation

Boston.TV covered the 2nd Annual Martha's Vineyard Pillow Fight - Send a Child to Camp - Benefit, which was sponsored by the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and the Felix Foundation.



According to the Mark Wahlberg Foundation site, the event is a "special day of friends, food and fun to raise money to send inner city children and children without parents to Summer Camp." Special guests include Lenny Clark, Tony V, Darryl "Run DMC" McDaniels and others.

It is the mission of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation to improve the quality of life for inner city youth through a working partnership with other youth organizations. Through the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, we will provide financial and community support to assist in making the dreams and ultimate potential of inner city youth become a reality.

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