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Legendary actress, Diane Keaton, releases her holiday debut single ‘First Christmas’

The song is written by iconic, multi-award-winning songwriter Carole Bayer Sager and Grammy® Award-winning Jonas Myrin.

The Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton is releasing her debut holiday single, “First Christmas,” on November 29, 2024. The original song, co-written by iconic songwriters Carole Bayer Sager and Jonas Myrin, is produced by Myrin and features an orchestral arrangement performed by the Stockholm Symphony. The song captures the hope and peace of the holiday season, emphasizing love and connection. Keaton, known for her legendary film career, is venturing into music with this heartfelt project, which also marks a collaboration with renowned songwriters Sager and Myrin. “First Christmas” is available on major streaming platforms, showcasing Keaton’s artistic versatility beyond acting.

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Eagles of Death Metal
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Eagles of Death Metal present A Boots Electric Christmas EP

Eagles of Death Metal‘s Jesse “Boots Electric” Hughes has gifted us this holiday season with Eagles of Death Metal Presents A Boots Electric Christmas EP, featuring six tracks to provide holiday cheer for everyone. The EP is now available on CD and all digital formats.

All of the singles feature Hughes’ alter-ego Boots Electric stamp on his interpretations of holiday classics including “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Put A Little Love In Your Heart,” “O Holy Night,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and “Little Town Of Bethlehem.” Rounding out the EP is an ignited a cappella rendition of “O Holy Night,” featuring Hughes and EODM bandmate Joshua Homme on vocals.

“Just a few songs to warm your heart during Christmas time. I hope you like them. May Christmas bring peace to you all. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, I love you, and God bless you all.” Hughes said of this new, winter-wonderful holiday EP.

Order Eagles of Death Metal Presents A Boots Electric Christmas HERE.

Eagles of Death Metal have also announced the second leg of their 24th Anniversary Tour, taking place across Europe next March and April. The previously announced first leg of the tour begins in Brighton, UK on November 22, 2021, with special guest Bones UK. Ticket information can be found HERE.

Concertgoers will also be able to purchase bottles of Eagles of Death Metal: Shrieking in Tongues, EODM’s own brand of cherry-cola and habanero-flavored BBQ hot sauce as made by Dean of the Dead Hot Sauce. Shrieking in Tongues will be available for purchase onsite at each European venue as a tour-merch exclusive.

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL PRESENTS A BOOTS ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS

[CD + digital]

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Put A Little Love In Your Heart

O Holy Night

Little Drummer Boy

Little Town Of Bethlehem

O Holy Night (A Cappella)

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL: THE 24TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2021-22 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES (WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BONES)

2021

November 22 – Brighton, UK – Chalk

November 23 – Cardiff, Wales – Tramshed

November 24 – Newcastle, UK – University

November 26 – Birmingham, UK – 02 Institute

November 27 – Dublin, Ireland – Academy

November 28 – Belfast, Ireland – Limelight

November 29 – Glasgow, Scotland – SWG3 Galzanisers

December 1 – Leeds, UK – Beckett University

December 2- London, UK – Roundhouse

December 3 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City

December 5 – Manchester, UK – 02 Ritz

December 6 – Bristol, UK – 02 Academy

2022

March 19 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex

March 20 – Stuttgart, Germany – LKA-Longhorn

March 21 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz

March 22 – Vienna, Austria – Simm City

March 24 – Budapest, Hungary – Akvarium Klub

March 25 – Zagreb, Croatia – Culture Factory

March 27 – Prague, Czech Republic – Lucerna Music Bar

March 28 – Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk

March 30 – Bremen, Germany – Modernes

March 31 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio

April 1 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene

April 2 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Pustervik

April 4 – Stockholm, Sweden – Slaktkrykan

April 6 – Tallinn, Estonia – Helitehas

April 7 – Riga, Latvia – Palladium

April 9 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola

April 10 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys

April 11 – Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik

April 13 – Münster, Germany – Skaters Palace

April 14 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg

April 16 – Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall

April 18 – Besancon, France – La Rodia

April 20 – Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz

April 21 – Madrid, Spain – Sala La Riviera

April 22 – Lisbon, Portugal – Coliseum

April 23 – Santiago, Spain – Sala Capitol

April 25 – Bordeaux, France – La Krakatoa

April 26 – Paris, France – Olympia

April 27 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix

April 28 – Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Den Atelier

April 30 – Blandford Forum, UK – Teddy Rocks Festival

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The Imaginaries
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The Imaginaries chat about their Christmas single, ‘First Thing On My Christmas List,’ Christmas memories and traditions, upcoming album, more

The Imaginaries, consisting of married duo Maggie McClure and Shane Henry, have had successful solo careers in which their songs have been featured in such popular shows like Cougar Town, Dr. Phil, The Real World, The Night Shift, The Young & The Restless, including numerous movies and commercials. Maggie had a recurring role on ABC’s “The Middle,” featuring her acting and singing. Shane has opened for B.B. King’s Festival Tour, opening for the legend himself, and has shared the stage with such iconic acts as Etta James, The Neville Brothers, Jonny Lang, among others.

The duo have come together, and release holiday music annually, which has been heard on a variety of radio stations, Hallmark Channel movies, Walgreens, Macy’s and FedEx. Now known as The Imaginaries, Maggie and Shane, released their debut single of a holiday classic, “Merry Christmas, Baby,” in 2017, along with their original holiday composition, “First Thing On My Christmas List.” Watch the music video below, featuring the couple adorning their home with all of the right trimmings to get themselves into the holiday spirit.

Discover their love of all things Christmas, memories and traditions, what’s next for 2020 and their fun music favorites.

I really enjoy your latest Christmas single, “First Thing On My Christmas List.” What influences you both to write and produce Christmas singles each year?

Maggie McClure & Shane Henry: Thanks! We just love the holidays and Christmas music. We love performing Christmas songs! There’s something magical and nostalgic about it.

What are some of your favorite Christmas memories?

Maggie: one of my favorite Christmas memories is when I was 5 years old, I actually caught Santa Claus leaving a present for me under the tree. It was a memory I will never forget!

Do you guys have any Christmas traditions you engage in each year?

Maggie: My mom and I make homemade Christmas cookies every year!

For your original holiday song with “First Thing On My Christmas List,” what was collaboration like filming the music video for it?

Shane: We had a blast filming the video. We worked with our talented friends at Intellego Media in Oklahoma – Reagan Elkins is an incredible director. We wanted to capture all things Christmas – and I think we did just that and more!

What is each of you guys’ writing and recording process like?

Maggie & Shane: We both have our own ways of writing but really each song comes in its own way and in its own time. Sometimes we will write lyrics first. Sometimes music comes first. Sometimes we start songs from scratch together but a lot of the time one of us will bring an idea to the other. We have recorded in many different ways as well but love to record in an organic setting where we are all recording together!

What’s next for you guys in 2020?

Maggie & Shane: We are excited to release our debut non-holiday album as The Imaginaries in 2020!

Fun Questions

Who was each of you guys’ first concert, and who has been your favorite as a couple so far?

Maggie: Amy Grant and Michael W Smith. Recently we saw John Mayer and it was epic.
Shane: Tom Petty and BB King. We saw The Time Jumpers with Vince Gill in Nashville a few weeks ago – it was fantastic!

What was your first album on cassette, CD and/or vinyl?

Maggie: Amy Grant Baby, Baby – cassette tape
Shane The Beatles – The White Album

Which five albums and/or artists would you not want to live without?

Maggie & Shane:

Norah Jones
BB King
Sarah McLachlan
Tom Petty
The Beatles

Do you have a guilty music and/or entertainment pleasure?

Maggie: Shane always loves to listen to and impersonate Aaron Neville’s version of “Oh Holy Night” this time of year. (smiles)

Five fun facts people would find interesting to know about both of you?

Maggie & Shane:

1. We are gluten free
2. We love dogs
3. We love coffee
4. Shane loves to work on classic trucks
5. Maggie loves to bake and cook

Find The Imaginaries on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Pre-order their signed debut album here.

Anastasia Elliot
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Anastasia Elliot gets in the Christmas spirit with alter ego, Elfstasia and cover for ‘Last Christmas’

Anastasia Elliot knows just how to get her audience into a festive spirit this Christmas holiday. Introducing her holiday alter ego, Elfstastia which she shares “is a musical elf who came from the North Pole to spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear. She is the lead singer of Whamastasia, and only comes south once a year.” Elliot, as Elfstasia, recently shared her rendition of the 80s classic holiday single, “Last Christmas” made famous by duo Wham!, and Elliot explains that she covered this popular holiday song because “it’s one of my favorites, and I grew up listening to 80s music. Some of my fans have reached out about having the holiday blues, and I love that this song is a sadder story, but still gets you dancing.” In true holiday fashion, when asked what are some of her favorite Christmas traditions, she explains that she “has so many favorite Christmas traditions. We always have breakfast for dinner on Christmas Eve. We make waffles, hash browns and fresh-squeezed orange juice. On Christmas Eve, my brother and I also have a pretty epic gingerbread house decorating contest.”

Watch the music video for “Last Christmas”:

Elliot’s debut album will be coming out soon, and when asked to share some of the process of writing and recording for it, her sneak peak consists of telling her fans to “come along for the ride and you will see…” In the next year, she has a mirage of musical goodness ahead, including “new music, videos, touring and I will be hosting a panel at Winter NAMM 2020 in LA. I am so excited for everyone to journey into my universe as the project continues to unfold with the next single coming to your ears in January.” Of course, we asked Elliot our fun favorite questions related to music, and her answers are below:

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