Tits For Telly: Marvel's Luke Cage STARTS TOMORROW on Netflix!

Sweet Christmas! Tomorrow on Netflix starts the epic saga of Marvel’s Luke Cage!  Staring in the title role is Mike Colter as a man imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, only to be experimented on while incarcerated giving him unbreakable skin and superhuman strength. Check out the trailer below!

Marvel's Luke Cage (2016 Trailer / Marvel Comics / Netflix)

Luke Cage (aka Power Man) was created in 1972 by Archie Goodwin, John Romita Sr., and George Tuska in Luke Cage, Hero For Hire. In the comics, Luck is  frequently alongside his best bud Iron Fist (also being developed by Netflix) and married to Jessica Jones (another amazing Netflix series that debuted in 2015 starring Krysten Ritter). 

Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 / 1972 (Marvel Comics)

Archie Goodwin, John Romita Sr., and George Tuska

Also joining the Netflix series is Mahershala Ali, Alfre Woodard, Frankie Faison, and Rosario Dawson reprising her role as Claire Temple (the MCU version of Night Nurse who also appeared in both Daredevil and Jessica Jones).

Luke Cage is the third Marvel series to hit Netflix since the widely praised Daredevil in 2015 (with a second season that debuted earlier this year) and equally formidable Jessica Jones in 2015. If the first two Marvel series are any indication of what we can expect with this latest entry, then Luke Cage is sure to be a hit with Marvel fans as the collected characters edge their way towards the Marvel team-up series The Defenders, that is positioned to debut in 2017.

You can begin the binge watch of Mavel's Luke Cage as it starts tomorrow, September 30th on Netflix!

Movies That Have Everything: For The Love of Spock OPENS TODAY!!!

Greetings and Happy Anniversary to Star Trek as it's celebrating it's 50th Anniversary this month! What better way to start the fun than For The Love of Spock which opens today (running through September 14th) at the Hollywood Theater (1449 Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 / (412) 563-0368). Check out the trailer below!

For The Love of Spock / 2016 Trailer / Adam Nimoy

This one-of-a-kind documentary is sure to unite trekkies worldwide, For The Love of Spock tells the life of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock and the actor who played him, Leonard Nimoy, for nearly fifty years.

The film’s focus began as a celebration of the fifty-year anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, but after Leonard passed away in February 2015, his son, director Adam Nimoy, was ready to tell another story: his personal experience growing up with Leonard and Spock. Adam not only shares details on the creation, evolution, and universal impact of Mr. Spock, but also about the ups and downs of being the son of a TV icon.

For The Love Of Spock is laden with never-before-seen footage and interviews of friends, family and colleagues that include William Shatner and the original Star Trek cast, Zachary Quinto and the new crew of the Starship Enterprise, filmmaker JJ Abrams and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The Love of Spock opens today at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont, PA and runs through September 14th. Check out their schedule as it changes daily. Live long and prosper!

Music 4Ur Bleedin Ears: Butler Native Shane Alexander Performing In Pittsburgh and Butler THIS MONTH!!!

Shane Alexander / Butler PA Native & Indy Musician

Butler Pennsylvania native and indie musician, Shane Alexander is on tour promoting his new record, BLISS and will be in Pittsburgh, PA on September 8th at the Pittsburgh Winery (2815 Penn Avenue / Pittsburgh, PA 15222 / 412 566 1000). Tickets for the event are $10 in advance (click here for more details) and $15 at the door. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts a 9pm.

If you miss him here in the city you can always join Shane in his hometown of Butler, PA for one night only (September 9th) at the T.Panei Art Studio (112 Spring Street / Butler, PA 16001) from 7PM to 10PM. Seating is limited and you can purchase tickets for $20.00 in advance (click here for details).

BLISS / Shane Alexander (2016)

Since his debut The Middle Way in 2005, Alexander has forged a style blending west coast folk, rock, psychedelia and spirituality into a successful sound that has appeared in over 100 television shows and films. Shane Alexander is one of the hardest working indie artists around. His song,  'Skyway Drive-In', a solo acoustic track from the 2013 release Ladera, crossed over 8 million streams on Spotify. Check out Shane Alexander’s latest video ‘Evergreen’ below!

Shane Alexander / Evergreen (from the Album BLISS) / 2016

Bliss, Alexander's first self-production, is also the first record made at his new Buddhaland Studios in Southern California. Bliss is a timeless tribute to the artist's influences, both classic and more recent contemporaries such as Jonathan Wilson, Ryan Adams and Conor Oberst. Alexander’s crystalline tenor and deft acoustic guitar are at the heart of all the tracks.

Touring the US and 11 other countries both as a headliner, and supporting acts like Bon Iver, Jewel, John Hiatt, Suzanne Vega, Seal, Styx and Yes, the fiercely independent artist has developed loyal international fanbase. Shane Alexander is a proud endorser of Guild Guitars, D'Addario Strings, LR Baggs pickups and DI's, Levy's Straps, Hercules Stands and Blue Microphones

Press:
"The self-produced album contains ten tracks all written or co-written by Shane Alexander. The production is top-notch, with every instrument coming through as clearly as the pitch-perfect vocals. It’s the feel good album of the summer, full of songs with themes that will leave you feeling as purposeful as a sunrise.”—Parcbench

"Alexander’s crystal clear vocals deliver every word with intention."--The Daily Country

"This upcoming audio offering cements his fluid, acoustically-driven signature sound as a tuneful tribute to both classic rock influences and more recent lesser known ones as well."--Music, Art, Film (MAF)

"A collection of expertly produced, well-crafted and superbly sung songs, it’s a testament to the level of quality indie artists can achieve without major-label backing."--Ink 19

"Smooth vocals, beautiful lyrics with a background of pleasantly mastered instruments…"--Seattle Music Insider

“Alexander’s pleasant smooth tenor is the centerpiece of the songs, but (his) inventive complex fingerpicked guitar is almost equally impressive.”—Workin’ Man’s Blues

“His work runs deep from the roots…He filled the room with emotive, colorful lyrics, sweet guitar melodies and a voice that is sweet with a hint of darkness.”—Live Review Noho Arts District Magazine

Help support the indy music scene and our musicians from Pennsylvania! Shane Alexander is only here for a short time so for information on him and his music you can check out the Official Shane Alexander Website or his Facebook Page.

Also, check below for Shane Alexander's future concert dates and locations!

Shane Alexander Tour Dates:
—Thursday, August 18th Royal Room  $10 8:30
5000 Rainier Ave S  Seattle, WA  (Tickets)
—Friday, August 19th Main Street Studios,  8pm $12-$15
207 W Main St Walla Walla WA
—Sunday, August 21st Yakima Sports Center 8pm No Cover
214 E Yakima Ave Yakima, WA
—Thursday, September 8th Pittsburgh Winery $10 9pm
2815 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh PA 1522 (Tickets)
—Friday, September 9th Panei Studio 112 Spring St. Butler, PA
—Saturday, September 10th Kenmore Inn Fredericksburg, VA
—Friday, September 16th Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3 New York, NY
—Saturday, September 17th TBA Boston, MA
—Sunday, October 2nd Libby Bowl, Ojai, CA
—Wednesday October 19th Gross Freiheit Hamburg, Germany
—Thursday, October 20th PBHF Club Berlin, Germany
—Saturday, October 22nd Technikum Munchen, Germany
—Monday, October 24th Live Music Hall Cologne, Germany
—Tuesday, October 25th Pavilion Hannover, Germany
—Wednesday, November 2nd Patronal Haarlem, Netherlands
—Saturday, November 5th Rosenhof Osnabruck, Germany