I Am Refocused Radio

Modern Amusement is an alternative rock project based in Minneapolis, Minnesota formed by Sam Black. Inspired by such alt-rock gods as Weezer, Panic! At The Disco and Fall Out Boy, Modern Amusement strives to deliver the hooky and heavy power pop with nerdy but earnest lyrics for the outcast in all of us. The band has recently worked with Dan Konopka, drummer of the famed rock group OK Go, who produced and played drums on their debut album released in May 2021.


Official Website: https://iamsam789.wixsite.com/modernamusement

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6doXqWgGrY9EeqjhXNY2wk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modern_amusementband/

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Alyssa Walker is a talented singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar player. Her music can be described as pop, indie, folk, country and Americana. She can also play a wide-range of covers from a variety of genres. Alyssa stands out because of her song choices, which can include music from modern artists like Imagine Dragons, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, to 80’s & 90’s artists like Journey, The Police, and Sheryl Crow, even to 60’s & 70’s artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Beatles. Alyssa always makes a connection with audience members and has been told over and over again about what a great set she plays–something for everyone. At a recent performance, one guest messaged her to say,

“Love your voice. Watching you right now at the San Diego County Fair. Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie would be proud to have you sing their music, you do them justice. I would buy your CD!” (Johnny D Richards, JR Studios)

She also has many original songs she can perform as well, with twelve songs she has already released on all music platforms, including three music videos. Alyssa recently graduated in May 2021 from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in music. She can provide a full PA system and is willing to travel outside the San Diego area. Alyssa has played at too many gigs to list, but here are some venues she has played at or plays at often: The Tipsy Crow, Sandbox Pizza, Campland on the Bay, The Roxy Encinitas, Priority Public House, Helix Brewing Co., The Canyon Cowboy, Whiskey Girl, The Fieldhouse Silverlakes, Skyland Brewing, OB Farmer’s Market, and the SD, OC & LA County Fairs.

Website: https://alyssawalkermusic.com/

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ABOUT BILL KURTIS AND COLD CASE FILES



A&E Network's iconic and acclaimed original true crime classic series "Cold Case Files®" returns this summer exploring shocking stories of cold cases. "Cold Case Files" premieres Friday, August 20 at 9pm ET/PT followed by "American Justice" at 10pm ET/PT.



There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims' families, law enforcement and the public, "Cold Case Files" explores the cases the defied the odds. Narrated by the original host and producer of "Cold Case Files," celebrated veteran journalist and newsman Bill Kurtis, each one-hour episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.



Diving even deeper, "Cold Case Files: The Podcast," hosted by Brooke Gittings ("Convicted" and "Actual Innocence"), has returned for an all-new season to take listeners through the investigative process of some of the most difficult-to-solve murders featured on past seasons of "Cold Case Files." Visit aetv.com to listen and subscribe. New episodes drop every Tuesday (Apple, Stitcher, Spotify).



BILL KURTIS BIO



An acclaimed documentary host and producer, network and major market news anchor, and founder of his own multimedia production company, Bill Kurtis has been earning the respect of his peers and viewers for more than fifty years.



Bill traveled the world for the Peabody Award-winning PBS series The New Explorers and documentaries that have taken on the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Kurtis Productions has created programs for the A&E Network, including the long-running, award-winning Investigative Reports and Cold Case Files, and American Greed seen on CNBC.



Bill anchored the prime time news broadcasts on CBS-owned WWBM-TV Chicago and co-anchored the CBS Morning News from 1982-1986. He also served as a CBS network correspondent.



Currently, he can be heard on NPR Radio as the co-host of the celebrated weekly news quiz, Wait, Wait.Don't Tell Me. And as the host of the daily news magazine, Through the Decades, taking a look back at each day through the lens of history on the Decades Channel.



He also provided the satirical narration for the feature film comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.



He has authored Bill Kurtis: On Assignment, a review of major news stories he covered accompanied by his own photographs. Using his background as a lawyer, he wrote, The Death Penalty on Trial: Crisis in American Justice, exploring the issues surrounding capital punishment.



Bill is a dedicated conservationist, having purchased and maintained tallgrass prairie lands in Kansas as well as restoring land to its native state on his 65-acre home in Mettawa, Illinois where he has partnered with the Land Institute to establish test plots for a new agricultural paradigm using deep rooted perennial wheat.



Bill is the recipient of numerous humanitarian, journalism, and broadcasting awards. He is a member of the board of directors of several distinguished organizations including The Nature Conservancy of Illinois, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Field Museum of Chicago and is CBS a Founder of Millennium Park.

https://www.aetv.com/news/ae-networks-true-crime-series-cold-case-files-and-american-justice-return-with-all-new-episodes-premiering-friday-august-20

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Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.

Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.

She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.

With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָה

https://www.lovegod-ministries.org/

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When a wide eyed yet novice university graduate released her 2014 debut album “Live Through Me,” she embarked on a journey to develop a new sound and style in the Hip-Hop genre. Her self-produced tracks were filled with patience and experimenting with the unexpected in terms of both sound and flow. Grinding and regrinding since that ambitious debut lead now Houston based rapper MJ to release multiple singles leading to her comeback EP, "The Way Things Were" in November of last year. Now in 2021, she is determined to be the next star in the rap game.

Born in Redondo Beach, CA and raised primarily in Pensacola, FL means that MJ does not abide by those tempted to box in her talents. MJ grew up on the sounds of old school singers such as Luther Vandross and hard hitting Southern rap that ranged from Outkast to Cash Money records. She is developing her own vibe with the assistance of the soulful yet hard hitting Houston, TX music scene. After moving to the home of the Rockets in 2015, she followed up her debut with a hard hitting mixtape entitled “MEEZUS”. Both works can be listened to on her SoundCloud. The mixtape is a more cohesive effort expanding on both the social and personal turmoil MJ experiences in her lifetime.

Collaborating with producer Rob the Matrix has allowed her to grow her own flow on her own terms for her 2020 singles entitled “Falling”, "Houston Strong," and "Coming For That Spot". "Falling" hooks you on a hypnotic trance with confidence over a Caribbean infused beat. While "Houston Strong" and "Coming For That Spot" are lit and hard hitting for the city. The singles lead to her EP "The Way Things Were" which has eight tracks dealing with social activism, feeling good, and more. The EP has garnered a considerable amount of attention especially in the Houston area.

In May 2021, she released “Moonlight”. The track is a smooth mix of Hip-Hop and R&B. Through heavy playlisting and organic promotion the single has garnered over 2000 streams combined on all platforms. Currently she is gearing up to release her next song “Not Girl Summer,” accompanied by her debut music video. She is a rapper determined to leave her mark on the music industry.




https://linktr.ee/mjmtherapper

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ABOUT KEITH DAVID

Keith David was born Keith David Williams in Harlem, in New York City in 1956, and grew up in Corona, Queens. David attended New York's High School of Performing Arts, and later attended Julliard School's Drama Division. After graduation David toured with John Houseman's "The Acting Company" in a number of productions including "Waiting for Godot" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Only two years later he was cast in John Carpenter's "The Thing". He worked consistently after that, appearing in the movies "Platoon" (1986), "Road House" (1989), "Always" (1989), "They Live" (1988) and "Stars and Bars" (1988) during the 1980s. In the 90s he appeared in acclaimed films "Clockers" (1995), "Requiem for a Dream"(1999), "Dead Presidents" (1995), and "There's Something About Mary" (1998). He also starred as Elroy in the sixth season of the NBC sitcom "Community" David plays Bishop James Greenleaf in the OWN network drama "Greenleaf."



In addition to his onscreen work David was also a prominent voice actor. He voiced Goliath in "Gargoyles" (Disney, 1994-97), and was featured in "Princess Mononoke" (1997). He also provided narration for a number of Ken Burns documentaries. He also narrated documentaries for WWE, Major League Baseball, History Channel and PBS. David was also known for his work in the theater and was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in 1992's production of "Jelly's Last Jam."



ABOUT GOOD, IN THEATERS AND ON DEMAND SEPTEMBER 3RD



Directed by Justin Etheredge and also starring Justin Etheredge, Nefetari Spencer, Kali Raquel, Christen Sharice, and Sarah-Scott Davis, GOOD, will release in theaters and On Demand on September 3rd.



Payton is a young Black man with a chance to marry into the upper echelons of Black society. But first he must abandon a secret, an unborn child with an ex-girlfriend. He is in desperate need of money and time away from his fiancé, who knows nothing about the baby. He finds a solution in wealthy and stubborn Gregory Devereaux (Keith David), an elderly regular from his favorite late-night diner. Hired by Devereaux's estranged daughter as his caretaker, Payton quickly becomes Gregory's confidant, and Payton's problems seem to disappear. But as Devereaux nears death - with the wedding and the baby's birth fast approaching - Gregory's past sins force Payton to reckon with his own decisions as a man. He must finally choose: marry rich, or do what's right.



Check out the trailer:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnDNNdSUaYk

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ABOUT MATT SIEGEL AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF FOOD


It's hard to imagine a time when food was more central to our collective imagination than it is today. These days, what and where we eat says as much about us as the clothes we wear or the places we live; meanwhile, social media has allowed us to project and share our private food experiences with the world as never before.

But our fixation is not new. "As a species, we're hardwired to obsess over food," Matt Siegel explains in THE SECRET HISTORY OF FOOD: Strange but True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat (Ecco; On sale August 31, 2021; $27.99). But how much do people really know about the origins-and modern implications-of their favorite (or not so favorite) foods? In this fascinating and irreverent tour through history, he sets out "to uncover the hidden side of everything we put in our mouths."

Are our taste preferences really ours, or were they influenced by the food our mothers ate during pregnancy? How did corn evolve from an inedible weed to a staple of the world economy and an ingredient in everything from gasoline to pan coatings-and did we really domesticate corn, or did corn domesticate us? Are our modern food choices emotionally satisfying us or making us miserable? And why are humans the only animals masochistic enough to enjoy the burn of chili peppers (a food that, ecologically speaking, specifically evolved to repel us)?

Siegel also probes subjects ranging from the myths-and realities-of food as aphrodisiac, to how one of the rarest and most exotic spices in all the world (vanilla) became a synonym for uninspired sexual proclivities, to the role of food in fairy- and morality-tales. He even makes a well-argued case for how ice cream helped defeat the Nazis and how the nickname honey might be better suited for toxic ex-lovers than for people we care about.

THE SECRET HISTORY OF FOOD is a rich and satisfying exploration of the historical, cultural, scientific, sexual and, yes, culinary subcultures of this most essential realm. Siegel is an armchair Anthony Bourdain, armed not with a chef's knife but with knowledge derived from medieval food-related manuscripts, ancient Chinese scrolls, and obscure culinary journals. Funny and fascinating, THE SECRET HISTORY OF FOOD is essential reading for all foodies.

ABOUT MATT SIEGEL

Matt Siegel has written about food and culture for publications including The Atlantic and the Paris Review. Previously an English professor, he now lives in Richmond, Virginia, where he writes full time and consults with brands in the food and beverage industries. His dog's name is Waffles.

The Secret History of Food: Strange but True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat:

https://www.amazon.com/Secret-History-Food-Strange-Everything-ebook/dp/B08NPTHC14

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Dr.Keely Holland Petty is best known as the Mother Teresa in her community and has appeared on the cover of the San Antonio Business Journal highlighting her community service among the poor in various capacities. She lives faithfully by one of Mother Teresa’s quotes which says:“If we have no peace it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”Since 2006she has been the Program Director for Bethel Community Development Corporation, Inc. where she is responsible for providing daily oversight of funding from local, state, private donors, and federal grants. Her duties include oversight of fiscal, personnel, management community engagement, program implementation and evaluation.She is a prolific international conference speaker, author, and empowerment specialist. She frequently speaks at Colleges, Universities, Texas Health and Human Services HIV/AIDS Conference and has spoken before the Texas State Representatives and is called upon as an Innovationist for various civic, business and Ministry organizations throughout the community. She has spoken at Capitol Hill to Texas Senators at CADCA Prevention Day, San Antonio Business Journal BIZ Women Mentoring, San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series, and San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Woman to Woman Leader to Leader and a previous co-host for TAAN-TV community affairs program.She hosted Joy in our Town Community Affairs and the Praise the Lord program for the largest Christian Network Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) for 17 years.She is founder of Girl Worth Mentoring,which empowers teen girls to fulfill their God given destiny through life skills training. Faith Connection assists Churches and Ministries to become 501 (c) (3) non-profits through capacity building, technical assistant training, and leadership development. She is founder of the Self Esteem Institute 4 Women helps women from all walks of life become competent to live productively for themselves and others through the Six Pillars of Self Esteem and Emotional Health Transformation Session. She is the founder of Sisters in the Spirit a of team of women who provide Bible studies and life skills training to women in recovery, assisting them in breaking the chains of addiction. Her newest venture Kick Start Your Life Confidence Coaching, Counseling, and Consulting, combines Faith and principles of psychology.Dr. Keely also works with several AIDS service organizations such as BEAT-AIDS, South Texas AIDS Network, Texas Black Women Initiative HIV/AIDS, Worth Life, Churches HIV Intervention Prevention Program, and Faith in Action.She hosts “Conversations on Sexual Health” Community Forum in an effort to combat STD’s & HIV among women. She a member of SISTAS In Business, and is a member of National Christian Counseling Association, Christian Business Women, and Professional Women of Faith Network. She has been appointed to the Ministers Roundtable of TXwhose focus is on eliminating HIV/AIDS in the state of Texas among people of color.She serves on the committee of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) where she promotes mental health awareness programs among persons of color and the Faith-Based Community. She has received honors from the University of the Incarnate her alma mater, and Gov. Gregg About for her community service and serves on the board of the Global Chamber San Antonio.In 2017 she was awarded San Antonio Business Women’s Leadership Award,San Antonio Business Journal Non-Profit Employee and The Unsung Hero Spirit of Giving Award, 2015 she was awarded the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce Constellation of Stars Award,and has been featured in the Gems of Faith2category in the2014Who’sWho Women’s Edition,and 2017 was awarded the Community Leadership award from the River City Top Ladies of Distinction.She has received honors from Governor Greg Abbot for her community work in 2017. Dr. Keely has been appointed to the Mayors Pastoral Council2015, Commissioner on the Mayors Commission on the Status of Women2016-2019,Co-Chair on the San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission2017-2019. and Chair in 2020and on the Mayors Community Police Relations Initiative. She is a Certified Life Coach, Recovery Coach,Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, and Certified Community Health Worker,and is a Consultant with Texas Department of Health and Human Service Opioid Response Network. She is a graduate of the DEA and FBI Citizens Academy and holds a BA in Communications from the University of Incarnate Word,and a Master and Doctorate in Christian Counseling from the Royal Priesthood Christian Counseling Academy, and is a graduate of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions,of America (CADCA). She is the mother of two young adult sons Jirah and Jonathan Petty,and resides in Cibolo, TX with her lifetime sweetheart and agreement partner Lee, and her Maltese’s Romeo and Zsa Zsa.

https://www.keelypetty.com/

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Electrifying, daring, and hypnotizing are just a few words used to describe Los Angeles Neo Alternative Rock artist, Élishia Sharie.

Drawing upon iconic influences, like AC/DC and Nirvana, Élishia Sharie effortlessly synthesizes elements of 80’s Classic Rock with 90’s Grunge to create an aggressive, cross-generational sound that she contrasts with an unapologetically soulful vocal, reminiscent of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.

Her distinct, raspy tone tells a powerful story of pain, desperation, and eventual triumph—a voice previously devastated by vocal trauma that left her entire singing range obliterated. After a 12-year battle to recover her voice and rediscover her confidence, Élishia Sharie emerged from the ashes with her first global release, titled “FIGHT!”. This fiery Punk anthem informs her personal mission to empower her growing fan base to FIGHT! for their own dreams, despite obstacle or opposition.

Élishia Sharie is currently continuing her time travel through the Rock ages to deliver a nostalgic, yet uniquely mutated collection of music, tentatively titled “The Phoenix Rises.”

Website: www.elishiasharie.com
EPK: www.elishiasharie.com/epk

Social Media Profiles

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/elishiasharie

Facebook: https://facebook.com/elishiasharie

Twitter: https://twitter.com/elishiasharie

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/elishiasharie


Music Profiles

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73Mt81vXVEYkYfyvxHeXd7

Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/elishiasharie

Bandcamp: http://www.elishiasharie.bandcamp.com

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/élishia-sharie/1147795134

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/8084620

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ABOUT SIOBHAN FALLON HOGAN




Siobhan Fallon Hogan is the writer, producer and star of RUSHED. Fallon Hogan and Peter Hogan established Emerald Caz Productions in 2019. The actress has been in three Lars Von Trier films since 2000 including the Palme D' Or winner Dancer in the Dark, Dogville and The House that Jack Built. Lars Von Trier's Zentropa Films coproduced Rushed with Fallon Hogan. The actress has been in several block busters over the years including Men in Black, Forrest Gump, Holes, New In Town, Going In Style, Charlotte's Web and Funny Games. Her televisions credits include Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, Billions, Wayward Pines, 30 Rock, Law & Order and many more. Fallon Hogan has penned a new script Shelter In Solitude with Chi McBride, Robert Patrick, Dan Castellaneta and Fallon Hogan. Filming will begin in the fall in Syracuse, New York. She will be seen this summer in HBO's new series Love Life, as well as, in the soon to be released Paramount film, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Fallon Hogan and Peter Hogan have been married for 29 years and have three children Bernadette, 26, a political reporter for the New York Post, Peter, 22, an actor and music producer and Sinead, an actress, and sophomore at Virginia Tech.




Here's a clip of Siobhan from Baby Mama: 




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUGhvs8zMZ8 




ABOUT RUSHED, IN THEATERS AUGUST 27TH




Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to thriller RUSHED which stars Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Saturday Night Live), Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day), Jake Weary (Animal Kingdom), Peri Gilpin (Frasier) and newcomers rapper Fat Nick, Justin Linville, Jay Jay Warren, former NFL player Phil Villpiano, Peter Munson Hogan, Sinead Hogan, and Lily Rosenthal. RUSHED is the story of Barbara O'Brien, an Upstate NY, Irish Catholic mother who says her rosary daily, then swears profusely as she drives her kids to school. Barbara's life is ruined when her son Jimmy, a college freshman, is involved in a fraternity hazing incident. Barbara resorts to extreme measures when she encounters empty promises in Washington, D.C.




"I wrote the film because as a mother of three, I understand that Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned. After I completed the script, I sent it to Zentropa Films as I have worked as an actress with Lars Von Trier for over 25 years in his films, Dancer in The Dark, Dogville and The House That Jack Built. They immediately called me and agreed to co-produce the film which was fantastic. I am thrilled to have the film with Vertical Entertainment domestically and Octane Entertainment internationally," said writer, producer and star Siobhan Fallon Hogan.




Check out the trailer:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNN7D3AKVT0

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