Podcast appearances and mentions of matt zarley

Dennis is joined via Zoom by two of his friends from the Xana-crew; Eric Seppala and Ruston Harker who have something unique in common. They both created passion projects during the pandemic involving Barbies and Instagram, which continue to today. Ruston's account is @dolldecree and it features short animated vignettes involving Barbie and her friends, saying pithy things and looking fabulous. Eric's account is @olivianewtonjohnisadoll and it's exactly what it sounds like. Using Barbie dolls, Eric has painstakingly recreated looks from Olivia's career; from her breakout days in the 1970's to Xanadu to the Physical era to her more recent memoir launch. Both men talk about what inspired them to start the accounts, their different creative processes--Ruston uses AI, Eric is totally old school--their most popular posts, and what having this side project has brought to their lives. Other topics include: the shame attached to wanting to play with Barbies as a boy, the Christmas gifts they'll remember forever, the joy of connecting with other Xana-fans, and constantly wondering if you're crazy for putting so much time, money and passion into these doll projects. The episode ends with a special musical moment; a bangin' cover of Kelly Clarkson's "Under the Mistletoe" performed by Dennis's past guests Matt Zarley and Kathy Deitch. Happy Holidays, everyone!

My guest today is Broadway veteran and award-winning recording artist Matt Zarley, who released his spectacular musical web series "11 O'Clock Number." The series features a dozen tunes by Broadway composers, all originally sung by women. Over 12 episodes, Zarley weaves those songs in between video testimonials as he copes with isolation during the pandemic lockdown. Each song - spectacularly imagined as a dream concert performance – becomes its own personal catharsis for our hero, Zack (played by Zarley). The result is, at times, touching, humorous, and relatable. Zarley – who can croon a quiet heartbreak or throw down rich, full-throated showstoppers with equal ease – is in peak vocal form. I really enjoyed the full series because…who doesn't love some great music theater songs? You can find all 12 episodes of "11 O'Clock Number" on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGx5wJAFYYwU3qw6tMdn-6X-YD80sx5Km

My guest today is Broadway veteran and award-winning recording artist Matt Zarley, who released his spectacular musical web series "11 O'Clock Number." The series features a dozen tunes by Broadway composers, all originally sung by women. Over 12 episodes, Zarley weaves those songs in between video testimonials as he copes with isolation during the pandemic lockdown. Each song - spectacularly imagined as a dream concert performance – becomes its own personal catharsis for our hero, Zack (played by Zarley). The result is, at times, touching, humorous, and relatable. Zarley – who can croon a quiet heartbreak or throw down rich, full-throated showstoppers with equal ease – is in peak vocal form. I really enjoyed the full series because…who doesn't love some great music theater songs? You can find all 12 episodes of "11 O'Clock Number" on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGx5wJAFYYwU3qw6tMdn-6X-YD80sx5Km

WE BELONG ( Feat Matt Zarley ) by Bill Bennett

DJ Bill Bennett EXODUS I am very proud of this album that contains new mixes of my previous singles and new tracks I never released. Many of us have had a very difficult time since the quarantine. I have made a decision to not release my new album for sale. I really do not want the anxiety of getting daily notifications on this album sales stats, commissions etc. My haters will have a field day with this one. But I know now what haters stands for... Have Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success I have done 2 giant tours, several billboard club hits... I have been there and have the T-Shirt. I am now 55, I have no desire to be on magazine covers or in the gay rags. I just want my art out there. The world, the universe is energy. And we get back what we put into it. This is my gift to you. I hope it helps eliminate the darkness that has been around us these past few years. I hope it brings you joy. I hope it makes you smile. I hope it makes you move. I hope it makes your 2024. I do ask two favors of you. First, on your first listen please use headphones and listen to the entire album from start to finish to fully experience my art. Secondly, share this link with your friends. If this makes someones day, week or year... I have done my job. Namaste. Bill Bennett Special Thanks to Troy Bronstein, Pete Massiti, Tyler Nelson, Colton Ford, James Roy, Abigail, Suzanne Palmer, Sony Australia, Larry Flick, SIRIUS XM, Evan Cowden, The Trevor Project, Matt Zarley, Sunscreem London, Pepper MaShay, Twisted Dee, Brian Reyes, Tony Ruiz. 1. Sexual High. Eve Gallagher 2. Interlude 3. Breakaway Bill Bennett 4. We Belong. Matt Zarley 5. Tonight I Dream. James Roy 6. Cum. Noa Tylo 7. No One Can Love You More Than Me Jason Walker 8. Forever Young. Abigail 9. Manhunt Pepper Mashay 10. Fame Suzanne Palmer 12. Let Me Live Again Colton Ford 13. Rise Above James Roy 14. Exodus Sunscreem

Dennis visits the L.A. home of his friend Matt Zarley for Listening Party of the songs from Matt's newest project 11 O'Clock Number, a musical video project about a man who harnesses the power of musical theater songs to help him cope with lost love, losing his mother and the stresses of the pandemic. Matt talks about where the idea originated from, how working on the project helped keep him sane during the COVID lockdown and how he approached the vocals as if he was, in his words, “never going to sing again.” Matt also discusses why he chose each of the 12 tracks: “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman, “Still Hurting” from The Last Five Years, “With You” from Ghost, “I'm Not That Girl” from Wicked, “I'd Give My Life For You” and “I Still Believe” from Miss Saigon, “Take Me Or Leave Me” from Rent, “He Used To Be Mine” from Waitress, “The Human Heart” from Once On This Island, “Anything But Lonely” from Aspects of Love, “I'm Here” from The Color Purple and “What I Did For Love” from A Chorus Line. Other topics include: Broadway curtain calls, stage door memories, baring almost all in Broadway Bares, the show that got away, his decades long friendship with Billy Porter and why he loves to sing. www.mattzarley.com

It's time for the men to take centre stage on the dance floor and in this special edition of Men for World Pride in Sydney, that's exactly what they do. Keeping with the Pride Men theme, I've selected tracks from male artists who identify as gay, bisexual or non binary. The set kicks of with the incomparable George Michael and his mega hit song "I Want Your Sex" given a modern spin by Huffnpoof. Division 4 creates a fantastic cover of "You Don't Treat Me No Good" and Sam Smith's new track "I'm Not Here To Make Friends" is a club anthem. Darren Hayes features twice in this set, first up with his Savage Garden collaboration "I Want You" and later with "Step Into The Light". Dirty Disco features two excellent mixes for Erasure and Years & Years respectively. Magnus Carlsson released a song for Stockholm Pride with a great remix by SoundFactory and Ross Alexander covers "I Love My Radio" released in the 80's. One of my favourite male artists is Matt Zarley and his uplifting song "Somebody 4 Everybody" is brilliantly remixed by Moto Blanco. Chris Willis' hit "One Life" features here (I do love me some Chris Willis) and Tommer Mizrahi delivers two top mixes for Jason Walker and Kevin Aviance. The set closes out with the exquisite 7th Heaven remix of "Feel The Music" by Sean Ensign and an updated version of Sylvester's classic disco track "Mighty Real" mixed by Jet Boot Jack. Feel the music and feel the Men in this special World pride edition of Pride Men. EnjoyAnthony1/ "I WANT YOUR SEX" (Huffnpoof Remix) - GEORGE MICHAEL2/ "YOU DON'T TREAT ME NO GOOD" (Original Club Mix) - DIVISION 4 ft. CHEYENNE3/ "I'M NOT HERE TO MAKE FRIENDS" (Gaurele Love Yourself Club Mix) - SAM SMITH4/ "I WANT YOU" (Division 4 Remix) - SAVAGE GARDEN5/ "WHERE ARE YOU NOW" (Deluxe Club Mix) - LOST FREQUENCIES ft. CALUM SCOTT6/ "CHILDREN" (Ray Isaac Club Mix) - BILLY PORTER7/ "O'LAMOUR" (Dirty Disco Classic Club Rework) - ERASURE8/ "MY FREEDOM" (SoundFactory Paradise Anthem Club Mix) - MAGNUS CARLSSON9/ "SOMEBODY 4 EVERYBODY" (Moto Blanco Club Mix) - MATT ZARLEY10/ "I LOVE MY RADIO" (Matt Pop Club Mix) - ROSS ALEXANDER11/ "HUMAN" (Gomi's Human Rights Anthem Club Mix) - ARI GOLD12/ "HALLUCINATION" (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix) - REGARD ft. YEARS & YEARS13/ "ONE LIFE" (Dave Aude` Club Remix) - JOACHIM GARRAUD ft. CHRIS WILLIS14/ "PERFECT BITCH" (Tommer Mizrahi Club Remix) - TONY MORAN ft. JASON WALKER15/ "GIVE IT UP" (Tommer Mizrahi Remix) - KEVIN AVIANCE16/ "RAININ' FELLAS" (Dario Xavier Remix) - TODRICK HALL17/ "STEP INTO THE LIGHT" (Tony Moran Club Mix) - DARREN HAYES18/ "FEEL THE MUSIC" (7th Heaven Club Mix) - SEAN ENSIGN ft. TAMARA WALLACE & SLYCE19/ "YOU MAKE ME FEEL" (MIGHTY REAL) (Jet Boot Jack Remix) - SYLVESTER

Continuing the all male vocal sets comes Men 15. The past editions of Men have related to Mardi Gras Men which have been a mixture of gay and straight male vocalists. For this first edition of Pride Men, I wanted to feature only male artists who identify as gay or non binary. I wanted this set to be Pride personified for gay men but still be accessible to all lovers of great male club anthems. Artists such as Matt Zarley, Jason Walker, Tony Moran, Brian Justin Crum and Steve Grand from the USA mix it up with Sam Smith, Will Young, Peyton, Calum Scott and D:Ream from the UK. Australia's Troye Sivan and Bulgaria's Kristian Kostov round out the artists featured here. Remixes come from 7th Heaven, Dave Aude`, Barry Harris, Russ Rich & LFB, Toy Armada & DJ GRIND, The Alias and Dirty Disco. Throw in some high energy mixes from Sagi Kariv and Tommer Mizrahi and Pride Men is set to ignite the dance floor. Enjoy Anthony 1/ "CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME" (7th Heaven Club Mix) - MATT ZARLEY 2/ "MY MY MY!" (Barry Harris Club Mix) - TROYE SIVAN 3/ "WE ARE THE NIGHT" (Dave Aude` Club Mix) - STEVE GRAND 4/ "TO DIE FOR" (Tommer Mizrahi Remix) - SAM SMITH 5/ "BEAUTIFUL MESS" (Sagi Kariv Remix) - KRISTIAN KOSTOV 6/ "LET YOUR SOUL BE YOUR PILOT" (Russ Rich & LFB Gospel Anthem Club Mix) - PEYTON 7/ "JEALOUSY" (The Alias Club Mix) - WILL YOUNG 8/ "CRAZY" (Toy Armada Remix) - BRIAN JUSTIN CRUM & GSP 9/ "THE PROMISE" (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Pride Anthem Remix) - TONY MORAN 10/ "DANCING ON MY OWN" (Danny Verde Club Mix) - CALUM SCOTT 11/ "SAY YES" (Dirty Disco Club Remix) - TONY MORAN ft. JASON WALKER 12/ "THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER" (Original Club Mix) - D:REAM

Instagram Handle: @krabbipati Description: Dancer. Choreographer. Performer. Bachelors and Masters in Kinesiology. Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk. Kinjaz Dojo. Club Jete. Matt Zarley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liezel-marie-lorico/support

As a young actor, my first big break was being cast as the 'Magical Mr. Mistoffelees' in a brand new national touring company of the blockbuster Broadway musical CATS. While I was 'living the dream' during those years in the 1980s, a nightmare called HIV/AIDS was taking thousands of lives from us. As a company, we wanted to do 'something,' so in 1987, we organized one of the first large-scale benefits performances by a touring company to help those affected by HIV. Amazingly, we raised over $36K in one night. Fast forward to today, and another viral pandemic is here. A few months ago, one of my former CATS castmates reached out to say, "Anyone want to do it again?" And so, we did. "With Love, Now and Forever! Cats4CovidRelief" premiered on October 23 and has so far raised over $21,000 to help those in the theater community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The video event is currently available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TKmFNBpsj2o Today, I'm talking to two of my closest CATS castmates, Grammy Award-winner Leslie Ellis and two-time OutMusic Award-winner Matt Zarley, about this recent company reunion, collaborating on this special, uplifting video event, and reminiscing about the experience that was CATS. You can see Matt's moving video tribute featuring Leslie's gorgeous new take on "Memory" here: https://vimeo.com/463622446/aa0b820ad5

As a young actor, my first big break was being cast as the 'Magical Mr. Mistoffelees' in a brand new national touring company of the blockbuster Broadway musical CATS. While I was 'living the dream' during those years in the 1980s, a nightmare called HIV/AIDS was taking thousands of lives from us. As a company, we wanted to do 'something,' so in 1987, we organized one of the first large-scale benefits performances by a touring company to help those affected by HIV. Amazingly, we raised over $36K in one night. Fast forward to today, and another viral pandemic is here. A few months ago, one of my former CATS castmates reached out to say, "Anyone want to do it again?" And so, we did. "With Love, Now and Forever! Cats4CovidRelief" premiered on October 23 and has so far raised over $21,000 to help those in the theater community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The video event is currently available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/TKmFNBpsj2o Today, I'm talking to two of my closest CATS castmates, Grammy Award-winner Leslie Ellis and two-time OutMusic Award-winner Matt Zarley, about this recent company reunion, collaborating on this special, uplifting video event, and reminiscing about the experience that was CATS. You can see Matt's moving video tribute featuring Leslie's gorgeous new take on "Memory" here: https://vimeo.com/463622446/aa0b820ad5

OUT OF THE DJRB VAULT: This is a blast from the past! I had the distinct honor to play the closing party of the Original World-Famous Pavilion on in the Pine on Fire Island at the end of the 2010 season. That winter our original sacred space burnt to the ground. :( For many of us that original Pavilion was a home and was our church. I would frequently pay homage to the ANTHEMS of the day in my own party at the Pavilion and this one just happen to fall on the closing party of that year. Music included: Firework by Katy Perry, Release Me by Agnes, While You See a Chance by Matt Zarley ft Ellis Porter-Smith (aka Billy), Hang With Me by Robyn, I Stay In Love With You by Mariah Carey, All The Lovers by Kylie Minogue and I'll Find A Way by the amazing gay singer/songwriter Brian Kent, along with a few other gems. | I hope you enjoy this, and for those who also happen to be there on that night I hope this brings back some sweet sweet memories of our beloved PAVILION. PLAYLIST: 1. Firework - Katy Perry 2. Release Me - Agnes 3. Soon - Leanne Rimes 4. While You See A Chance - Matt Zarley ft. Billy Porter 5. Hang With Me - Robyn 6. I Stay In Love With You - Mariah 7. Alive - Goldfrapp 8. All The Lovers - Kylie Minogue 9. I’ll Find A Way - Brian Kent All Right Reserved by original artists - Recorded live at the world-famous Pavilion Nightclub on Fire Island Pines, NY

In this week's headlines: • A journalist wrote a scathing piece about Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the mayor called his critic to listen
 (warning - strong language here) • NYC sees a significant drop in new HIV infections • A Palo Alto police brutality case reaches a settlement • Gay panic defense could be bye bye in New Jersey • Kasey Musgraves has a new ‘tres gay' Christmas special on Amazon Prime • Award-winning out singer Matt Zarley drops his take on the holiday classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" * Observing World AIDS Day this year Link to Mark King's essay - https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/12/hiv-epidemic-forced-us-become-heroes-closest-friends-withered/ Link to JoeMyGod's essay - https://www.joemygod.com/2019/12/membership-a-memory-for-world-aids-day-2/

In this week's headlines: • A journalist wrote a scathing piece about Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the mayor called his critic to listen
 (warning - strong language here) • NYC sees a significant drop in new HIV infections • A Palo Alto police brutality case reaches a settlement • Gay panic defense could be bye bye in New Jersey • Kasey Musgraves has a new ‘tres gay' Christmas special on Amazon Prime • Award-winning out singer Matt Zarley drops his take on the holiday classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" * Observing World AIDS Day this year Link to Mark King's essay - https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/12/hiv-epidemic-forced-us-become-heroes-closest-friends-withered/ Link to JoeMyGod's essay - https://www.joemygod.com/2019/12/membership-a-memory-for-world-aids-day-2/

A bit or a departure with this episode. Dennis gathers four friends to play the new party game he co-created YOU DON'T KNOW MY LIFE! which is currently available for pre-order at the link below. He's joined by the game's co-creator, game designer Jeb Havens as well as three performer pals Rachael Ferrara, Jen Caldwell and Matt Zarley. Topics include: things we did when we were younger that made us feel like grown-ups, our lunchtime routines in school, something we own that was previously owned by someone else, prom stories and our most glamorous nights. www.youdontknowmylifegame.com

In this week's headlines: • Bermuda becomes the first country in the world to repeal marriage equality • The 2018 Winter Olympics open as the U.S. celebrates our first two out male athletes to compete at a Winter Games • Sir Ian McKellen finds Kevin Spacey late-life coming out “distasteful” • Plus, out singers Matt Zarley & Jeb Havens cover Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband"

In this week's headlines: • Bermuda becomes the first country in the world to repeal marriage equality • The 2018 Winter Olympics open as the U.S. celebrates our first two out male athletes to compete at a Winter Games • Sir Ian McKellen finds Kevin Spacey late-life coming out “distasteful” • Plus, out singers Matt Zarley & Jeb Havens cover Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband"

Dennis visits the Valley Village home of his pal Matt Zarley to interview Matt's good friend, actor Nathan Lee Graham who is in town from New York to shoot the new Fox sitcom L.A. to Vegas, in which he plays a seen-it-all flight attendant named Bernard. Nathan talks about auditioning for the show, how the airplane set works, working with Dylan McDermott (and in one episode Dermot Mulroney), getting the uniform just-so, his dream guest star and his dream episode, which is coming up soon and involves a certain celebration. Nathan also talks about his work in the theater; appearing on Broadway in The Wild Party and Priscilla: Queen of the Desert and Off-Broadway in shows like The View Upstairs and Hit the Wall. He shares memories of his friend and colleague Eartha Kitt, recalls growing up in St. Louis and watching classic movies with his mother, coming out, carrying a briefcase to school instead of a backpack. Nathan also talks about working with Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama, Will Farrell in Zoolander, Will Smith in Hitch and Chris Meloni in Law and Order: SVU and Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback. Other topics include: the gifts fans give him, why his mom sees all his plays twice, the responsibility of playing a gay character on TV, the last review he read about himself years ago, his expressiveness of eyebrows and the worst thing that ever went wrong for him onstage. (www.nathanleegraham.com)

Author and lifestyle expert Candi Fox joins Randy for tons of decorating, travel, cooking and entertaining tips to make your holiday season the very best it can be. Some ideas to help save money, and some to help celebrate the holidays in new ways. We also have suggestions for taking care of yourself and ways to reduce stress throughout the season. Plus, we share some Christmas music from out musicians Ann Hampton Callaway, Bright Light Bright Light and Matt Zarley to make your season bright. Take a listen then go support these awesome out artists.

Author and lifestyle expert Candi Fox joins Randy for tons of decorating, travel, cooking and entertaining tips to make your holiday season the very best it can be. Some ideas to help save money, and some to help celebrate the holidays in new ways. We also have suggestions for taking care of yourself and ways to reduce stress throughout the season. Plus, we share some Christmas music from out musicians Ann Hampton Callaway, Bright Light Bright Light and Matt Zarley to make your season bright. Take a listen then go support these awesome out artists.

Award-winning out singer/songwriter Matt Zarley talks about his new album, "The Estrogen Sessions," featuring his covers of his favorite music divas. A Broadway veteran (A Chorus Line, Tommy, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Billboard charting recording artist AND People Magazine's first out "Hottest Bachelor," Zarley recorded this collection of songs as a tribute to the divas who have influenced his recording career. The hunky singer was honored with "Best Album" and "Best Single" accolades for his 2012 album, "Change Begins With Me," at the OutMusic Awards. Listen in as Matt shares his covers of hits by Whitney Houston, Sara Bareilles, Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, Pink and more. For more info about Matt, check out his official website at mattzarley.com. And, of course, all of his music on iTunes.

Award-winning out singer/songwriter Matt Zarley talks about his new album, "The Estrogen Sessions," featuring his covers of his favorite music divas. A Broadway veteran (A Chorus Line, Tommy, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Billboard charting recording artist AND People Magazine's first out "Hottest Bachelor," Zarley recorded this collection of songs as a tribute to the divas who have influenced his recording career. The hunky singer was honored with "Best Album" and "Best Single" accolades for his 2012 album, "Change Begins With Me," at the OutMusic Awards. Listen in as Matt shares his covers of hits by Whitney Houston, Sara Bareilles, Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, Pink and more. For more info about Matt, check out his official website at mattzarley.com. And, of course, all of his music on iTunes.

For this episode, Dennis ventured to the North Hollywood home studio of singer-songwriter Matt Zarley for a listening party of Matt's new CD "The Estrogen Sessions." The albums named that because the songs were all made famous by female artists like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Des'ree, Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Bareilles, Pink, Oleda Adams, Janet Jackson, Monica and India Arie. As the songs play, Matt talks about why he chose the song, his duet partners Jeb Havens and Billy Porter and Dennis takes him off on lots of tangents, too. www.mattzarley.com

Award-winning singer/songwriter turned movie producer Matt Zarley joins us to talk on the journey of his acclaimed musical short film, "hopefulROMANTIC." The film stars Zarley, Jolie Jenkins, Chuck Seculla, and TV icon/LGBT activist George Takei. Accepted into over two dozen film festivals, the film is part music video, part Broadway musical and part romantic movie - in fact, it's all of those things and more. Zarley discusses the inspiration for the project, as well as the evolution of the film. Plus, he shares several songs from the movie soundtrack.

Award-winning singer/songwriter turned movie producer Matt Zarley joins us to talk on the journey of his acclaimed musical short film, "hopefulROMANTIC." The film stars Zarley, Jolie Jenkins, Chuck Seculla, and TV icon/LGBT activist George Takei. Accepted into over two dozen film festivals, the film is part music video, part Broadway musical and part romantic movie - in fact, it's all of those things and more. Zarley discusses the inspiration for the project, as well as the evolution of the film. Plus, he shares several songs from the movie soundtrack.

In the first-ever Dennis Anyone CD listening party, Dennis sits down with singer-songwriter Jeb Havens on the eve of the release of his album "Home Base," which hits iTunes on February 17th. Jeb discusses the inspiration for the songs, working with producer Andy Zulla ("Smash") by sending tracks back and forth digitally but never meeting in person and his hopes for the records. He also shares his earliest musical memories, the worse thing that's ever gone wrong for him on stage, his reluctance to chase fame and the camaraderie he feels with fellow out artists like Tom Goss, Michael Powers and Matt Zarley. Other topics include Jeb's day job at YouTube, designing board and video games, moving to LA from San Francisco, being a mathlete in high school, falling in love and planning an around-the-world trip with his boyfriend and the pressure to wear a different tank top for each of his "Closet Cover" YouTube covers. Dennis and Jeb also reveal the bond that cemented their friendship; a mutual obsession with "$20,000 Pyramid." www.jebhavens.com

Jack Of Clubs is taking you to a peak time mix set that includes artists like Rita Ora, KC & The Sunshine Band, Madonna, Demi Lovato, Scumfrog, Matt Zarley and Janet Jackson - remixed by DJ Paulo, Tony Moran, DJ Escape, Ralph Rosario, Cevin Fisher and the late great Peter Rauhofer.

The fur was flying here in Orlando, FL recently as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Bear Bust! Bryan and Pat, the Talking Bear Skin Rug, are joined by Steve and Jason from Charlotte, NC to discuss all the craziness and fun that was had during this historic event that took place at the Parliament House from October 15-18, 2015! Bear Bust XXV was the only place you could find the cast of Where the Bears Are, Varla Jean Merman, Matt Alber, Matt Zarley, Eric Himan, Keith London, DJ C-Rail, Neon the Glowgobear, DJ Vegas and DJ Walter in one place! Now you'll get to hear about who was drunk, who was handsy, and if you should make the trip down for the event next year (spoilers - you totally should)!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Dennis: For this special episode, I'm skipping my usual interview format and presenting and audio performance of my recently completed pilot script of "Misadventures in the 213," based on my novel of the same name.  The script recently landed me a spot in the WGA West's Writers Access Program, which showcases writers from diverse backgrounds--I ticked the gay box--and touts their work to showrunners, producers, executives, agents and managers in an attempt to make TV writing rooms for diverse. I'm so excited and proud to be this program. 171 scripts were submitted. 11 writers made the final cut and of those, only two were comedy writers...and I'm one of them! Thanks to my wonderful and generous actor friends who lend their time and talent to the reading: Alex Wyse (Craig), Britt Logan (Dandy), Felix Pire (Miles), Jen Caldwell (Claudia), Danny Casillas (Ulysses), Maile Flanagan (Rhonda) and Matt Zarley (Nicky). Extra special thanks to Matt Zarley his recording and editing services. Hope you enjoy. To learn more about the Writers Access Project, visit http://www.wga.org/content/default.aspx?id=3436

Dennis visits recording artist Matt Zarley in the backyard of his San Fernando Valley home to talk about Matt's new project, the upcoming musical short film "Hopeful Romantic", which co-stars George Takei and features the just-dropped single "Constantly." They also discuss Matt's childhood obsession with Captain & Tennille, performing on Broadway is shows like "Cats," "A Chorus Line" and "The Who's Tommy," and what got him back into music after giving it up for a while.  Also on the docket: coming out as an eligible bachelor in People Magazine, dancing on the TV show "Fame" and getting sexed-up while performing in the burlesque-themed fundraiser "Broadway Bares."

Candi and Randy chat with special guests Olivia Newton-John, Vanessa Williams, Judy Collins and Matt Zarley, who chat on their favorite Christmas traditions and memories.  Plus, Gerald McCullouch of "BearCity," CSI" and the web series "Hustling" gives us an impromptu sing-a-long. We also share some of our guests' best holiday music to set the perfect mood during the holiday season.

OutMusic Award-winning singer/songwriter Matt Zarley chat with Candi and Randy about his upcoming CD and music video project "Hopeful Romantic." After winning many awards for his music over a decade as a Billboard charting recording artist, Matt is inviting fans to become a part of the journey in the creation of his next CD.  He has launched a "crowd-funding" Kickstarter project to raise funds for not only the new CD and videos but a SURPRISE for the fans. Listen in as we talk about the new projects, get a tease of the first single and hear more about Matt Zarley, the "Hopeful Romantic." Please check out his Kickstarter funding campaign at this link. And you can find more info on Matt on his official website here.

There are plenty of songs dedicated to Christmas and Valentine's Day. But here at The Candi & Randy Show we like to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving through music. Join us as we share songs of gratitude and thanks from artists spanning many genres of the musical spectrum. Featuring songs by Vanessa Williams, Olivia Newton-John, Michael Jackson, Matt Zarley, Jon McLaughlin, David Campbell and more. Listen in and relax to the message and music of this uniquely American holiday.

Join Candi and Randy for Candi's Second Annual Birthday Bash. Have they got a line up for you. Guest List: Award winning actor-Phil Gigante Super Sexy Cub from "Where the Bears Are"- Ian Parks Jed Ryan Model and Artist extraordinare - Asia Marin Wbff Medalist and model - Pete Steel Plus, birthday greetings from Broadway's Norm Lewis, and OutMusic Award winners Justin Utley and Matt Zarley.

Eric Himan joins Candi & Randy to talk about his newest music, upcoming dates, and his recent op-ed piece for The Advocate regarding LGBT music artists. Eric Himan is an award-winning nationally touring soulful/folk/rock artist based in the Tulsa area. He has won top honors Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at Urban Tulsa Weekly’s Absolute Best of Tulsa Music Awards, Best of the Best in Oklahoma Magazine for 3 years, while nationally winning the Singer/Songwriter Awards and licensing his original songs to MTV, Vh1, Oxygen, and E! Eric’s music has been featured on Sirius/XM’s Coffeehouse radio station with his song, “Save The Afternoon” and version of the Simply Red classic, “Holding Back the Years”. He has appeared in The Advocate, newspapers nationwide, and gained a working endorsement with Fender Guitars. Find out more about Eric at his official website - www.erichiman.com Plus, award winning singer/songwriter Matt Zarley calls in to join the conversation.

Eric Himan joins Candi & Randy to talk about his newest music, upcoming dates, and his recent op-ed piece for The Advocate regarding LGBT music artists. Eric Himan is an award-winning nationally touring soulful/folk/rock artist based in the Tulsa area. He has won top honors Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at Urban Tulsa Weekly’s Absolute Best of Tulsa Music Awards, Best of the Best in Oklahoma Magazine for 3 years, while nationally winning the Singer/Songwriter Awards and licensing his original songs to MTV, Vh1, Oxygen, and E! Eric’s music has been featured on Sirius/XM’s Coffeehouse radio station with his song, “Save The Afternoon” and version of the Simply Red classic, “Holding Back the Years”. He has appeared in The Advocate, newspapers nationwide, and gained a working endorsement with Fender Guitars. Find out more about Eric at his official website - www.erichiman.com Plus, award winning singer/songwriter Matt Zarley calls in to join the fun.  Lots of talent to go around. Call in with your questions or comments.

Sterling supports Musical Theatre West’s production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Center IN Long Beach, CA; and a new musical work saluting Broadway composer Lorenz Hart at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Likened to Tom Waits, New Orleans concert and recording artist Alex McMurray in interviewed by Stroili. Distinguished Emmy nominated actress Susan Clark (from TV’s hit series Webster) discusses her film and television career and her starring role in Habitat produced by the Latino Theatre Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, in downtown Los Angeles. Broadway’s Matt Zarley (A Chorus Line, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, CATS) talks about his beginnings in New York; his segue into becoming an award-winning pop recording artist; and his upcoming concert appearance at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal. Clark and Zarley recall awkward moments that went south while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Sterling supports Musical Theatre West’s production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Center IN Long Beach, CA; and a new musical work saluting Broadway composer Lorenz Hart at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Likened to Tom Waits, New Orleans concert and recording artist Alex McMurray in interviewed by Stroili. Distinguished Emmy nominated actress Susan Clark (from TV’s hit series Webster) discusses her film and television career and her starring role in Habitat produced by the Latino Theatre Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, in downtown Los Angeles. Broadway’s Matt Zarley (A Chorus Line, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, CATS) talks about his beginnings in New York; his segue into becoming an award-winning pop recording artist; and his upcoming concert appearance at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal. Clark and Zarley recall awkward moments that went south while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

"Stunning. A marquee mainstream artist is born." - Billboard Magazine Matt began his career at 12 years old starring in national commercials and, subsequently, his career led him to Broadway where, still just a teenager, he made his Broadway debut. He has appeared in numerous shows including Chicago, A Chorus Line and Cats, and has played the title roles in both Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Who’s Tommy on Broadway. He has also has the pleasure of performing with Whitney Houston, Vanessa Williams, Brandy and Usher. In 2011, Matt released his most personal album to date, "Change Begins With Me". Critics alike have embraced Zarley’s “Change Begins with Me” with rave reviews: “A sexy collection of swoon-worthy songs” (The Advocate) Matt's entire music and video catalog is currently available on iTunes and other digital outlets worldwide. For more information about Matt’s music and live performance schedule, visit www.MattZarley.com or follow Matt on Twitterand 

"Stunning. A marquee mainstream artist is born." - Billboard Magazine Matt began his career at 12 years old starring in national commercials and, subsequently, his career led him to Broadway where, still just a teenager, he made his Broadway debut. He has appeared in numerous shows including Chicago, A Chorus Line and Cats, and has played the title roles in both Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Who’s Tommy on Broadway. He has also has the pleasure of performing with Whitney Houston, Vanessa Williams, Brandy and Usher. In 2011, Matt released his most personal album to date, "Change Begins With Me". Critics alike have embraced Zarley’s “Change Begins with Me” with rave reviews: “A sexy collection of swoon-worthy songs” (The Advocate) Matt's entire music and video catalog is currently available on iTunes and other digital outlets worldwide. For more information about Matt’s music and live performance schedule, visit www.MattZarley.com or follow Matt on Twitterand 

So, you've written your masterpiece, recorded your album, shot your independent film - now what?  How do you get the world to notice? The role of a publicist in the life of any creative or business endeavor can be the difference between financial success or failure. But what does a publicist do? Where do you find one? What do they cost? What impact can you realistically expect? Candi and Randy are joined by veteran PR guru Michael Caprio, of Caprio Media Design, to discuss all these topics and more.  In Michael's 25+ years of experience in the world of public relations, he has handled campaigns for musicians, authors, actors and theatrical productions.  His past and current client list includes Olivia Newton-John, Jon Secada, John Tesh, The Chippendales, Jim Brickman, Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun, Matt Zarley and many, many more. If you're an independent creative, listen in for tips for what you can do for yourself and what you should leave to the professionals of PR.

Fresh from his double win at the 2012 OutMusic Awards, Matt Zarley joins us to talk about attending the event this past weekend in Las Vegas where he was honored for Single of the Year ("Change Begins With Me") and Album of the Year ("Change Begins With Me"). The OutMusic Awards are presented by LARA (LGBT Academy of Recording Arts).  The OutMusic Awards nominate and honor LGBT musicians for their achievements and contributions during the past year.

The Underground Experience Presents “The One & Only Matt Zarley”   Special Studio Guest Artist Drop In – Daniel Paul Nelson   Musical Artists Include: Matt Zarley, Daniel P. Nelson & Stepworthy!   Broadcast # 135   Air Date 8/22/12   Duration 0:54:10 The post “The One & Only Matt Zarley” appeared first on The Uncle Earl.

The Underground Experience Presents “The One & Only Matt Zarley”   Special Studio Guest Artist Drop In – Daniel Paul Nelson   Musical Artists Include: Matt Zarley, Daniel P. Nelson & Stepworthy!   Broadcast # 135   Air Date 8/22/12   Duration 0:54:10 The post “The One & Only Matt Zarley” appeared first on The Uncle Earl.

Celebrating Candi's birthday and birthdays everywhere! We've invited a few friends including Audi Award winner Phil Gigante, who is our special guest co-host and virtual bartender for the virtual birthday party. And we ask listeners to call in with their favorite birthday surprise or celebration! We have birthday messages for Candi from recent guests like Olivia Newton-John, Matt Zarley, Chippendales Jace Crispin and Kris Davis, American Idol David Hernandez plus a few other surprises. Listen in as Candi shares her birthday with everyone!

Starting with this week's fresh new episode...we're even FRESHER! Instead of taping the show early in the week and waiting until Thursday to release it, we're dropping our new episode just as soon as it comes out of the oven. Fresher content. Quicker release. Dirtier and funnier than ever! This week, Dale & Scott welcome back to the studio Chris Doucette and Zach Toczynski, the two funniest guys they know. As guest hosts (filling in for the still-vacationing Steven J. Walker), Chris & Zach will keep you in stitches with their quick wit and dirty minds. Gotta love that! The guys are the masterminds behind DC's monthly Gaylarious comedy showcase at the Riot Act theater, dontcha know. If you find yourself in your nation's capital on the first Wednesday of each month (save for July & August), you've gotta check out one of the funniest shows around. Also up this week, singer and Broadway vet Matt Zarley returns to the show to talk about his new music video contest and we have his latest single, Trust Me for ya. Matt is so nice and so cute...a cuddly and fun pop singer who works hard for our community, too. The boys also talk about gays in straight strip clubs; Pride celebrations in DC and elsewhere; bath salts and zombies; the Oscars of the fragrance world; Gay Days' dueling airplane banners; actor Luke Macfarlane's penis; Mayor Bloomberg's increasingly imposing nanny state; the Black Spark returns (maybe); JCPenney fights back with gay dads; and, much more gay hilarity. (It ain't PC, people.) Today's show is brought to you in part by Caribbean Heat, a week-long, world-class, all-male gay dance party event held August 31 – September 7, 2012 at the Adonis Gay Beach Resort in Tulum, Riviera Maya in Mexico. Be a part of all the fun. Click the link above for more information and to register for a free 7-night trip! Also, if you'll be at Washington, DC's Capital Pride Festival this Sunday, June 10, stop by the Caribbean Heat booth and check out their scantily clad male models.

Most of us have a crush now and when we were growing up. Who was your first Heart Throb?  Ever walked past someone and your heart sped up, fluttered or perhaps your “panties” melted right off when you saw that hard body approaching you. Tonight we will have several callers: fitness models, pop singers, one of the cast members from Showtime’s Gigolo’s, and who knows what other surprises Randy and I have in store for you. Join us!  Candi and Randy talk hard bodies and heart throbs.

Join Randy and I this week as we feature Matt Zarley and his new release "Trust Me."  We will be playing one of his new club remixes. Randy and I will also be discussing new music, dvd, book and movies releases. And - we are having a GIVE AWAY. We will be giving away an iTunes card to the 7th caller.. listen for Randy and I to announce its time to call during the show! We will also be giving away a free e-book to one of the other callers. A random number will be chosen during the show! Don't miss out! Call in is 818/495-6931

Recorded in the brand new Swish Edition studios (the "secret underground studio" no more...the boys are finally outside of Scott's basement, it can now be revealed), this episode features the return of out pop singer MATT ZARLEY to the program. He brings to us his hot new single, "Perfect," as well as a remix of his fun "What The Fuck" track. He tells us about his new record label, his L.A. listening party hosted by Instinct Magazine on November 8, and what's been happening in his life since we last chatted in early June. We love Matt and we think you'll dig his catchy tunes and his love for giving back. Also on this episode, Dale, Scott & Steve break down their weekend, which included the soggy and bone chilling AIDS Walk Washington event, a rather eventful Halloween party, and a trip to Red Lobster. They discuss Kim Kardashian's slap-in-the-face-to-all-gay-people 72 day marriage, doctors' recommending that kids as young as 16 start getting HIV tests, the world welcomes the 7 billionth person (that's a lot of gays!), the scariest movies of all time, old gays have no where to live, and much more. Episode 158 is called, "Underground No More," because it's true. Listen with a friend...naked, of course.

In remembrance of one warm and terrific Summer season, here is my Fall 2011 mixset, by popular demand.This mixset comes in two parts, consisting of mostly new and some older tracks. The first builds up slowly with some darker beats, and the second picks up where the second one left off, with energetic vocals of the "push you hard at the gym" kind.OH Fall 2011 House Music Mixset Part One Tracklist:1. Milk & Sugar - Let The Love (Take Over) feat. Ayak (Milk & Sugar Club Mix)2. One Republic - Secrets (Roger Sanchez Club Mix)3. Temper Traps - Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South Remix)4. Florence and the Machine - You've Got The Love (Mark Knight Remix)5. Britney Spears - I Wanna Go (Edson Pride Unlimited Boom Mix)6. Tony Moran & Ultra Nate - Destination (Tony Moran & Dave Soronson New Era Anthem Mix)7. Randy Friess - Down On Me (Razor N Guido Main Mix)8. Zayra - Baby Likes To Bang (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Club Mix)9. Taito Tikaro feat. Vanesa Klein - Addicted (Tikaro Essence Mix)10. Alex Gaudino feat. Kelly Rowland - What a Feeling (Nicky Romero Remix)11. Matt Zarley f. Billy Porter - While You See A Chance (Twisted Dee Peaktime Dub)12. Adele - Someone Like You (Hector Fonseca Remix)13. Alex M. - (I Wanna) Feel The Heat (Andrew Spencer In Da Club Remix)14. John LePage Feat. Debby Holiday & LFB - Take Me Higher (Joe Gauthreaux Epic Anthem)

We are excited to announce the release of Matt Zarley's new album Change Begins With Me.    Join us for a "release" party. Matt Zarley an openly gay Singer Song writer has based hit latest single off of a failed relationship with a famous actor. Who has yet to be named. Matt will discuss his album and we will play some of his music

Join us to talk with two special guest from the GLBT community: Randy Slovacek, broadway actor ( who has performed with the illustrious Carol Channing) and performer and blogger of the delish blog; "the Randy Report" & Singer/Artist Matt Zarley. Both are members and supporters of the GLBT community. We are going to touch on some sensitive subjects; Gay bullying, marriage, GLBT community and much more... A show you don't want to miss!

Matt Zarley an openly gay Singer Song writer has based hit latest single off of a failed relationship with a famou actor. Who has yet to be named. Matt will discuss his album and we will play some of his music.

Bigger is better, right? Well, we think so, which is why this week's show is the longest and juiciest ever! We are thrilled to bring you our fun chat with the one and only "Wonder Woman" herself, Lynda Carter. She talks about her new album Crazy Little Things, as well as her love of rowing on the Potomac River, why she is holding on tight to the original costume (yes, THAT costume), why she loves the gays, what she sang to Kermit the Frog, and much more. A delightful, absolutely stunning lady. And we have her! Stay tuned to the end of the chat to hear a track off the new album. (Lynda starts at the 43:40 mark.) Also on the mega-episode, we chat with Broadway star / pop singer, Matt Zarley. This was one silly conversation that we all really enjoyed. We play his new single What The Fuck first (see the video below) then get into it ALL including what famous gay brother of an actor that plays a superhero he had a fling with, how he found the bears and otters for his "WTF" video, why he likes pop over Broadway, and much more. You'll dig this guy, he's a trip and a real good sport. (Matt kicks in at the 1:11:00 mark; told you it was a long ass show.) And Scott Jackson from Capital Pride stops by to update us on all things Pride related...including the (not so) surprising news that singer Kelly Rowland backed out of her Street Festival headlining gig due to scheduling conflicts. Whatever! Two years in a row? What's going on? Last year Mya quit at the last minute, too. But, luckily, singer/actress Jennifer Holliday of "Dreamgirls" fame will be coming to DC's rescue and she'll be just great. Also on this packed episode: Steve got his NOH8 campaign picture taken; Dan Choi goes to Russia and brings back a fat lip; Old Navy goes gay (sorta); Circumcision might become illegal in parts of California; HRC jumps the gun and endorses Obama for 2012); We're giving away two tickets to Camp 2011; and, All the gay news from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly. Here it is, an all new Swish, it's Episode 136, "It's A Wonder."

It's Friday so let the parties begin!  At this point, Gay Days should be in full swing and I'm sending up the final mix that should keep things going well into the morning.  So let's get to it. For the most part, this mix takes on a little more subdued tone.  In fact, you might even consider this a winddown mix; just with enough oomph to carry you through to 5 AM.  Kicking things off, Avri and Johanna's "Love Again" is a smart piece where the protagonist declares that she can no longer be with the person she loved for so long.  Midnight Society turns in an uncharacteristically low key circuit number that frankly suits the song well.  This is followed by TYNY and Jerumus with Josie Vie on "What You Do To Me".  I simply love this song.  Miss Vie's sexy vocals are upfront and honest on this electro number.  Personally, I think this deserves more attention than it's getting at the moment, but it's still relatively new, so we'll see.  Many of you may remember Lakisha Jones as a finalist from American Idol's sixth season.  Well, her album finally dropped in May with the lead single "Let's Go Celebrate".  The original is fresh but not much different from a crowded field of the same at top 40.  Nevertheless, it should do well.  What really bugs me is that she is an amazingly gifted singer, but for some reason, her producers felt it was necessary to put her voice through that vocoder thingy that is very common with artists that frankly can't sing.  In fact, you wouldn't even recognize her if it weren't for the fact that her name accompanies the album.  Friscia and Lamboy who have been m.i.a. as of late, return with their own brand of electro-circuit style production that works oh so well for this song.  I expect this will not only do extremely well in the clubs but on the charts as well. Following up "Here I Am" Matt Zarley returns with a remake of the Steve Winwood classic "While You See A Chance".  With this being one of my all-time favorite songs, I was concerned about it getting some sort of circuit style treatment.  Apparently, so were the remixers involved in this project.  Why?  They toned it down making it more of a tea dance style party mix.  Solar City and Mark Picchiotti both did outstanding mixes that will compete for my next T-Dance Edition.  So that left me with Twisted Dee who equally did an outstanding job though her version is a little more primetime.  The "morning" used in the title suggests wind down, which is why it's on this set.  After repeated listens, I really like Matt's vocals and the variety of mixes that accompanied the package.  This is a grower and definitely a keeper. Those of you that follow the BPM  Editions, may remember the fabulous Sabrina Johnston's take of "Peace in the Valley" with the Soulshakers doing the remix honors.  Well, it looks like Michelle Weeks also wanted to give it a stab and instead of taking the funky route, she and Orienta-Rhythm deliver some soul-satisfying hard hitting house.  I honestly really like both versions for competing reasons.  Trust me on this one. As I had previously mentioned, DJ Paulo is all over the place lately and is turning out some high-quality mixes in the process.  "Circles" is an absolute stunner reminiscent of Joey Negro's take on Sessomatto and Thelma Houston's "I Need Somebody".  Probably a song I should reintroduce sometime this summer because I love it so much.  Anywho, lovin' them "Circles".  Another one I've been all over is Andrea Carnell's "Up Your Heart" which apparently came out in late December last year.  However, it wasn't until April of this year when Danny Verde released an e.p. of his best mixes that this song started gaining traction and rightfully so.  As usual, the vocals are impeccable and the hook will suck you in. Finally, The Perry Twins and Niki Haris release a second set of mixes for their spring monster "Bad Bad Boy".  The Edson Pride monster mix is a definite winner for peak time mayhem,

It's Friday so let the parties begin!  At this point, Gay Days should be in full swing and I'm sending up the final mix that should keep things going well into the morning.  So let's get to it. For the most part, this mix takes on a little more subdued tone.  In fact, you might even consider this a winddown mix; just with enough oomph to carry you through to 5 AM.  Kicking things off, Avri and Johanna's "Love Again" is a smart piece where the protagonist declares that she can no longer be with the person she loved for so long.  Midnight Society turns in an uncharacteristically low key circuit number that frankly suits the song well.  This is followed by TYNY and Jerumus with Josie Vie on "What You Do To Me".  I simply love this song.  Miss Vie's sexy vocals are upfront and honest on this electro number.  Personally, I think this deserves more attention than it's getting at the moment, but it's still relatively new, so we'll see.  Many of you may remember Lakisha Jones as a finalist from American Idol's sixth season.  Well, her album finally dropped in May with the lead single "Let's Go Celebrate".  The original is fresh but not much different from a crowded field of the same at top 40.  Nevertheless, it should do well.  What really bugs me is that she is an amazingly gifted singer, but for some reason, her producers felt it was necessary to put her voice through that vocoder thingy that is very common with artists that frankly can't sing.  In fact, you wouldn't even recognize her if it weren't for the fact that her name accompanies the album.  Friscia and Lamboy who have been m.i.a. as of late, return with their own brand of electro-circuit style production that works oh so well for this song.  I expect this will not only do extremely well in the clubs but on the charts as well. Following up "Here I Am" Matt Zarley returns with a remake of the Steve Winwood classic "While You See A Chance".  With this being one of my all-time favorite songs, I was concerned about it getting some sort of circuit style treatment.  Apparently, so were the remixers involved in this project.  Why?  They toned it down making it more of a tea dance style party mix.  Solar City and Mark Picchiotti both did outstanding mixes that will compete for my next T-Dance Edition.  So that left me with Twisted Dee who equally did an outstanding job though her version is a little more primetime.  The "morning" used in the title suggests wind down, which is why it's on this set.  After repeated listens, I really like Matt's vocals and the variety of mixes that accompanied the package.  This is a grower and definitely a keeper. Those of you that follow the BPM  Editions, may remember the fabulous Sabrina Johnston's take of "Peace in the Valley" with the Soulshakers doing the remix honors.  Well, it looks like Michelle Weeks also wanted to give it a stab and instead of taking the funky route, she and Orienta-Rhythm deliver some soul-satisfying hard hitting house.  I honestly really like both versions for competing reasons.  Trust me on this one. As I had previously mentioned, DJ Paulo is all over the place lately and is turning out some high-quality mixes in the process.  "Circles" is an absolute stunner reminiscent of Joey Negro's take on Sessomatto and Thelma Houston's "I Need Somebody".  Probably a song I should reintroduce sometime this summer because I love it so much.  Anywho, lovin' them "Circles".  Another one I've been all over is Andrea Carnell's "Up Your Heart" which apparently came out in late December last year.  However, it wasn't until April of this year when Danny Verde released an e.p. of his best mixes that this song started gaining traction and rightfully so.  As usual, the vocals are impeccable and the hook will suck you in. Finally, The Perry Twins and Niki Haris release a second set of mixes for their spring monster "Bad Bad Boy".  The Edson Pride monster mix is a definite winner for peak time mayhem,