Arroe Collins Like Its Live Unplugged And Totally Uncut

Those old sayings. Who what where when and how? Some of those old sayings are not only ancient but still carry an impact today. One of them? Don't cut off your nose to spite your face.

Did you know that one of the greatest musical friendships ever existed between soul icons Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler? In the 1960s, Jerry was constantly at the top of the charts as a solo artist and so was Curtis with his trio, the Impressions. But, did you know the Impressions started out as a quintet with Jerry as lead singer? Though he was only with them for less than a year, his song “For Your Precious Love” was their first big hit. In his latest article for the Strange Brew, music historian and author Scott G. Shea details their story and tells why Jerry left and how Curtis Mayfield, in turn, helped get his solo career off the ground. It coincides with Beat Goes On Records forthcoming release of a quartet of Jerry Butler late-1960s Mercury LPs.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

I’m always asking

questions.  The fun begins when you start

researching for answers. Such as…

Where are people locating

their favorite songs today?  Is it still

on the radio?  Plus… Is it the end of the

world as we know it?

I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but

watch, listen study then activate. 

I call it The Daily Mess.  A

chronological walk through an everyday world. 

Yes, it’s my morning writing.  As a

receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and

deal with it later. 

When a subject arrives, I dig in. 

It’s still keeping a journal!  By

doing the research the picture becomes clearer. 

This is the Daily Mess…

 

  -Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations.  Hosting requires show prep.  My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests.  What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed.  The conversation didn’t happen.  I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again.  Let me explain Missed Opportunity.  It’s my questions and statements without their answers.  I leave enough space open at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history.  Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to locate a destination…This week we’re putting focus on my missed opportunity with Vivek Ramaswamy.The final question for Vivek Ramaswamy…Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let’s locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  Reach out to me at [email protected] that’s [email protected] Be brilliant!      

Gabrielle has been singing since she could talk. Her music career really took off when she turned a day job at a major supermarket chain into a springboard for her dreams. When she was 20, she auditioned for the store's radio station and was cast in their first-ever a cappella group, consisting of 11 talented employees from across the country. This gave Gabrielle the opportunity to work alongside Cupid on "Cupid Shuffle," perform on "Good Morning America" and star in music videos for social media. Even with all of her success, Gabrielle came from humble beginnings. She was raised in a three-bedroom trailer with her mom, four younger sisters, and an honorary auntie" Despite facing times without power or heat and her mother's struggle with mental health, Gabrielle has immense respect for her mom, who raised her family with limited resources. Gabrielle's relationship with her father was distant growing up, but, after he was involved in a severe car accident that left him partially immobile, she rekindled their bond. This tragic event, along with Gabrielle becoming an adult, not only brought them closer than ever before, but also motivated Gabrielle to pursue her musical dreams.

Serra has been published in literary magazines and is an editor with the ethics and short story magazine, After Dinner Conversation. Serra is the author of the thriller, Primal, a story originally purchased by one of America’s most prestigious storytellers James Cameron, and the humorous travel memoir, 2 Broads Abroad. She has written numerous TV films and episodes, including two years as a staff writer. She has worked for Showtime, CBS, NBC, Sony, Fox, and Lifetime, and is a member of WGA, DG, and PEN USA.

These are the cautionary tales of people who believe they have found the love of their lives, only to discover lies at the core of their relationships. What if your true love is hiding a massive secret… and that secret is you? This season’s couples hail from New York City, Los Angeles, Tampa, Seattle, and Tacoma.
TRAVIS MILLS is a global recording artist who previously performed under the stage name T. Mills is also an established actor and on-air personality, who hosts the Apple Beats 1 radio show, Travis Mills Live, and podcast ADHD with Travis Mills. He’s the co-host on the hit MTV docu-series HELP! I’M IN A SECRET RELATIONSHIP! which recently wrapped Season 3. He was previously the co-host of MTV's docu-series GHOSTED: LOVE GONE MISSING opposite The Bachelorette’s Rachel Lindsay. He’s the lead singer and guitarist in the pop-punk rock band GIRLFRIENDS who toured Summer of 2024 with Avril Lavigne & Simple Plan. Girlfriends has previously toured with The Used, Machine Gun Kelly & Mod Sun. On the acting side, he starred in the comedy series THE COOP for Funny Or Die. He can also be seen in the Netflix Original series, FLAKED, alongside Will Arnett and in recurring roles on NBC’s GOOD GIRLS and Freeform’s ALONE TOGETHER. His cross-platform Social Media following is 10M+.
Rahne Jones is an actor, writer, and host hailing from Silver Spring, MD. Jones made her professional acting debut as Skye Leighton on the Golden Globe-nominated Netflix television series The Politician starring alongside Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange, Judith Light and Bette Midler. Jones's other credits include the groundbreaking FX series Pose and After School History, Jones's own social media-based educational comedy series. Prior to becoming an actor, Jones spent four years working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.