FEATURE ARTIST: NIC JACKSON
Nic Jackson is at the prime of his life. With no need for a stage name, the breakthrough artist stands above the rest with his soulful voice, breathtaking melodies, and tasteful instrumentation. He attributes his music style to legends such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Tower of Power, Brian McKnight, Sharon Jackson (his mother) and his Aunt Janice Marie Johnson of the Grammy Award-winning group, A Taste of Honey. Nic applies his inspiration to being genuine within his music and his performances. His lyrics portray life through his eyes. As each situation moves him, Nic incorporates his own life lessons into his music to reach out to his listeners.
Nic has dedicated his life to his passion, and is now focusing on his songwriting, live performances, and getting his music heard.
Since September of 2005, Nic Jackson has been based in Los Angeles, California. While living in L.A., Jackson has wasted no time achieving his musical aspirations. From 2005 to 2007, Jackson went to Musicians Institute where he studied vocals and piano. While studying at MI, Nic started performing around town with his newly formed band at various venues in and around L.A. such as Malia in Santa Monica, The Knitting factory, The Vine Street Lounge, The Gig, The Joint, The Derby, El Cid, Howl at The Moon, BB King’s, and many others. When not headlining his own shows, Nic can be found performing with various entertainment agencies, singing at holiday parties, corporate events, and weddings. Nic has also been seen as an entertainer at Universal Studios Hollywood, which has allowed him to gain exposure and experience. Nic Jackson utilizes every opportunity he has to let the community hear the gift of music that he’s been given.
Some other awards and accomplishments of Mr. Jackson include a national Mazda commercial that aired on Monday Night Football, an appearance at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, he performed onstage with the legendary Stevie Wonder at his annual House Full of Toys Christmas Concert at the Nokia Theatre. Nic was asked to perform as a background singer for the very talented singer/actress, Naturi Naughton (Notorious, Fame, 3OW) on Entertainment Tonight. Most recently, Mr Jackson finished recording a vocal spot for a national McDonald’s campaign.
Whether it’s singing his own songs, singing for other people, composing at the piano, or acting on a Hollywood set, Nic Jackson is a performer and a worker. Nic continuously gives his all to being as real as the music that he produces. His ultimate goal is touching generations of listeners with his work and seeing his hits played long after their first release.
NIC’S NEW SINGLE “Ain’t Good For Me” AVAILABLE on iTunes!!
http://nicjackson.com/music.php
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Arnold Garcia a.k.a Arnold G Featured on KTLA 5 News on Distracted Driver Crackdown
Recording Artist Arnold Garcia a.k.a Arnold G Featured on KTLA 5 News on Distracted Driver Crackdown (See video at 1:40).
The CHP will be cracking down on drivers who are distracted by such things as using cell phones, eating and putting on make-up.
Source: http://www.ktla.com
4th ANNUAL ARNOLD G’s BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 2011
Join us for an unforgettable birthday 4th annual Arnold G’s Birthday celebration for Sandra Dee Manoukian and Arnold G birthday!
*********** RED CARPET – INVITATION ONLY! ***********
$5 DONATION TO DIVERSITY NEWS TEAM#3960 FOR THE AIDS WALK LOS ANGELES 2012 BENEFITING AIDS PROJECT LOS ANGELES – A NON-PROFIT AIDS/HIV ORGANIZATION OR $25 FOR GIFT BAG, INCLUDES CDs, FREE PHOTO, RED CARPET AND VIP ACCESS.
MEDIA COVERAGE BY: Diversity News TV, Diversity News Magazine, Jeff Knight Photography and many more.
Join us for an unforgettable birthday 4th annual Arnold G’s Birthday celebration for Sandra Dee Manoukian and Arnold G birthday!
“The purpose of this 4th year annual Birthday bash, is to get everyone together
to celebrate our lives; having all of you in my life is what I’m thankful for.”….Arnold G
Since its inception in 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles has benefited AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), an AIDS service organization dedicated to: improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV infection; and advocating for fair and effective HIV–related public policy. AIDS Walk Los Angeles makes it possible for APLA to provide urgently needed food, dental care, safe housing, and much more to people with HIV/AIDS who also face poverty, hunger, and homelessness. APLA also runs the county’s largest network of HIV prevention programs to end the epidemic in Los Angeles. www.aidswalk.net
About Diversity News Team #3960:
Diversity News team was created and establish by Esteban aka Steven Escobar. The group’s purpose and mission is to give back to the community and to help raise funds for AIDS education, awareness, prevention and medicine research. From 2003 to the present, Diversity News Team #3960 has been recruiting members to walk the 10k (6.2 mile) main event and to raise money for AIDS Walk LA benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles and other non profit organizations in the Los Angeles County.
WHEN:
Date: November 26, 2011
Time: 7:00pm – 12 Midnight
Location: 2590 Greenvalley Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Host and Performer: Irene Soderberg http://www.imirene.com/index.html
Performers: Marion Ramsey, Actess & Singer
Performers: Singer & Songwriter
Performers: Jill McDonald (Winner Top-5 of BringItOn! singing contest)
Performers: Nic Jackson, R&B Singer & Songwriter
Performers: Genesis Ian, Pop/Rock Singer & Songwriter
Jen Youngs, Pop/Rock Singer & Songwriter
Davis Delton, Percussionist
Rob EC, Dance, Pop Singer & Songwriter
Sabine, Pianist
Clent Bowers , Broadway Vocalist
**** Special Guest Grammy Ballot-Nominee will be peforming. Name will be annouced at the event. ****
Photographer:
Jeff Knight http://www.jeffknightphotography.com/
Sponsors:
Steven Curtis, Hollywood Photographer (Host)
http://www.photographersgallery.com/index.asp
AGEP
http://agepmusic.com/
A&G Records Music
http://agrecordsmusic.com/
Arnold G http://arnoldg.com/
Diversity News Magazine
http://diversitynewsmagazine.com/
World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations Inc.
http://arnoldgbirthday2011.eventbrite.com.
Food and snacks will be served. B.Y.O.B.
Upon receiving your reservation, a confirmation will be sent to the email address provided. Due to high demand and limited space capacity, please note that seating is not guaranteed. If you are adding guest, please submit your guest’s name here.
Breaking News: Gary Spears Is Back On The Air K-HITS 104.3 FM March 21st
Radio personality Gary Spears is back on the air on The all-new 104.3 FM, “K-HITS in Chicago, IL starting March 21, 2011.
On his personal Facebook account Gary Spears wrote “Hi all. Thought I’d let you know that I’ll be back on air in Chicago on 3/21/11 on K-HITS 104.3!! Looking forward to hooking up with old friends and doing some fun radio with Todd Cavanah, Eddie and Jobo and BO and Buddy Scott in the house too! Thanks to Louis Kaplan (GREAT guy) who put me on air here in Ft. Myers on The River for the last few weeks!!”
On March 10, 2011 104.3 FM, “K-HITS reported on their website http://khitschicago.radio.com stating “The all-new 104.3 FM, “K-HITS,” will combine Chicago’s greatest hit music of the 60′s, 70′s & 80′s with personalities that are synonymous with the Windy City including Eddie and Jobo, Gary Spears and Bo Reynolds, among others.” They concluded “Gary Spears, one of the original B96 Hot Hits jocks from 1982-84, follows as host of middays (10:00AM-3:00PM). Spears also could be heard on B96 from 1990-94.”
“This is going to be an exciting time in Chicago radio with this new format that is taking off as baby boomers reach the golden years.” said Gary Spears, On Air Radio Personality.
“No radio personality can stand on top because Gary Spears is put there. Chicago, you are out for a treat! Cheers from Hollywood, California.” said Arnold Garcia, CEO, Director, Producer and Recording Artist – A&G Entertainment Productions (AGEP).
Also RadioInsight.com reported on 3-10-2011 that “Spears was at B96 from 1982 to 1984 and again from 1990 to 1994. He is best known for his run in middays at KIIS-FM Los Angeles.”
To read more visit Diversity News Publications
Shine On! Hollywood: A Music Showcase;”Artists Meet The Industry” A Big Success – Los Angeles events | Examiner.com
A&G Entertainment Productions announced on Saturday, June 5, 2010 due to popular demand SHINE ON 2 Hollywood: A Music Showcase; “Artists Meet The Industry” will be held on July 15, 2010 from 5:30pm to 10:00pm at the Celebrity Center in Hollywood, CA.
Also they announced the official release of SHINE ON Hollywood: A Music Showcase; “Artists Meet The Industry” DVD available now at Http://:www.agentertainmentproductions.com
“What got accomplished through ShineOn was even more than I had originally envisioned. The result was amazing!!!!! 4 out of 10 artists are now awaiting signature by various record labels. That result alone is deeply rewarding, and has me looking optimistically towards the future, and to the encore salute of ShineOn part 2 on July 15th. AGEP will continue to focus it’s effort and energy in Hollywood by creating awareness through this difference making venue. It is our intention to continue providing this incredible structure for the many artists who deserve our attention. Cheer from Hollywood!” said Arnold G, Creator, Director and Producer, ShineOn!
More on ShineOn-1 Season 1, 2010 at Examiner.com: Shine On! Hollywood: A Music Showcase;”Artists Meet The Industry” A Big Success – Los Angeles events | Examiner.com.
Shane Facchinello is the winner of Local Celebrity LA 2010
Like many things that start, they also have an end. Local Celebrity LA 2010, a singing reality competition started on 1-17-2010 and ran for eights weeks ending on March 21, 2010. People arrived earlier to be on the red carpet which was close to 50 feet long.
The grand finale was held on Sunday, March 21st at the Celebrity Centre Pavilion Theater in the heart of Hollywood, which is located at 5930 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028.
First the red carpet ran from 7pm to 8pm. Then the show started at 8pm, and it ended at 9:45pm. Later, people were invited again to take photos on the red carpet. About 200 people attended the grand finale of 2010 Local Celebrity LA, including media outlets and production staff.
” When cultural diversity meets talent, you end up having a well done competition, where skills, hard work, and creativity will have the final word. Fascinated by the level of professionalism and dedication displayed by both organizers and contestants.” said Aura Imbarus, Ph.D., author of “Out of the Transylvania Night.”
The top five finalist contestants were Rosy Donovan, Shane Facchinello, Leah Turner, Leandro Fossi and Christina Aldana. The show opened with a group performance by Rosy Donovan, Leah Turner, Leandro Fossi and Christina Aldana singing “I Got a Feeling,” by Black Eyed Peas.
More on Local Celebrity LA, Season 1, 2010 at Diversity News: Shane Facchinello is the winner of Local Celebrity LA 2010.
Denicar Bergancia is the winner of Los Angeles Local Celebrity Singing Competition
On Sunday, November 15, 2009 six contestants competed to win at Los Angeles Local Celebrity singing competion. The event was produced by California Talent agency and it was held from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Eleven Restaurant & Night Club in West Hollywood, CA.
The event judges were international dance/pop recording artist, songwriter, dancer and performer, Arnold G, recording artist, songwriter and performer Fawn and singer and songwriter Kris Searle.
“I feel great, it is a great experience and it shows the local community that there is talent everywhere in this city.” Said Denicar Bergancia of Long Beach, CA and the winner of LA’s Local Celebrity singing competition. She concluded “I wanted to take a chance and see if I can accomplish winning the competition and see if my talent can get me further on this industry.”
To read the complete story click Danicar Bergancia is the winner of Los Angeles Local Celebrity Singing Competition.
