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Live Collective Soul and Hana Pestle

Live is one of those bands from the 1990's that you either like, or your hate - there's no middle ground.
If you are of the belief that Live was trying - and failing - to copy the formula set forth by the grunge pioneers who came right before them, you will probably fall into the latter category. If you - like the nearly 1,000 fans who turned out in full force at the Hammerstein Ballroom on July 25th - believe that they're simply a band with a plan to make music and have a good time doing it, you'll probably like them.

Before Live took the stage, however, the crowd was treated to the singer-songwriter stylings of Hana Pestle.
This Los Angeles-by-way-of-Montana songstress had her debut album produced by former Evanescence axeman Ben Moody,and will be on tour with Joshua Radin later this year. From the first song, she enchanted the audiencewith her strong, supple voice and skillful guitar strumming, proving that she's not just another chick with a pick. Musically, she's more Bobbie Gentry and Janis Ian than Jewel - check out her original "These Two Hands" and her striking cover of Janis Joplin's "Me and Bobby McGee" for evidence of her versatility - and she proved a great addition to the tour. Check out hanapestle.com for news and updates from this destined-to-be-superstar.

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Live with Collective Soul and Hana Pestle
The Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC
Review and Pictures by: Bernadette Giacomazzo
Bernadette Giacomazzo began her career as an on-air DJ for WDSR-FM, Duquesne University's radio station. She also began writing and photographing for many online publications - uncharted territory at the time - including IN MUSIC WE TRUST, autoREVERSE, STORMBRINGER, and THE INDIE JOURNAL. After graduating Duquesne Bernadette returned to New York, began writing and photographing for the legendary ISLAND EAR, and worked for a time at the now-defunct WLIR-FM. She has also written for a variety of other publications, including GOOD TIMES, LONG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT NEWS,and THE INSIDE CONNECTION.

In 2006, Bernadette's photography caught the eye of SPLASH NEWS AND PICTURE AGENCY, after her work was selected for an OFFICAL NEW YORK FASHION WEEK photography exhibit (sponsored by BLACK BOOK). Thanks to Splash News, Bernadette's work has appeared in a variety of internationally recognized and respected publications, including THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, VANIDADES, THE INDEPENDENT (Ireland), THE DAILY MAIL, the UK's most popular, widely read newspaper.

In 2007, she garnered further industry respect and attention when she,with VATIC MEDIA president MELISSA DESKOVIC, wrote SWIMMING WITH SHARKS: A REAL-WORLD HOW-TO GUIDE TO SUCCESS (AND FAILURE) IN THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC. The book was featured on MSN.com, gained endorsements from HOT PICKS, KARMA MICS, and HALO GUITARS and was even signed to a record deal (with legendary punk label CONQUER THE WORLD RECORDS). It became a best-seller on ITUNES, and was sold out within a matter of minutes in FYE stores throughout the country.

In 2008, Bernadette joined Pop Culture Madness.
She lives in New York City and is the CEO of AKASHA MULTIMEDIA.

 

  
 
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