Hayley Jane & The Primates have had a landmark year of touring, and today release their latest album We’re Here Now in total celebration. The album shows the strength and depth that is blossoming as Hayley Jane & The Primates become a staple in the national touring scene. The album takes listeners on an emotional roller coaster by mixing high energy dance tracks with songs that warm the soul, with rich lyrical imagery delivered by Hayley Jane herself. Jane’s dynamic vocals have a delicacy that touches the heart and also a raw power that can drive one into a frenzy.The album is out today alongside the band’s CD Release Tour kick off. We’re Here Now was recorded at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse, NY. It was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jason “Jocko” Randall, was engineered by Andrew Greacen & Jose Varona and was produced by Craig Brodhead (of Turkuaz).The band features Hayley Jane (Vocals), Justin Hancock (Guitar, Vocals), Greg Smith (Guitar, Vocals), Josh T. Carter (Bass), Bill Carbone (Drums, Percussion (Max Creek)), Craig Brodhead (Guitar, Keyboards), Quinn Carson (Trombone), Mike Oehmen (Tenor Saxophone), Shira Elias (Backup Vocals (Turkuaz)), Ryan Montbleau (Backup Vocals, Whistle solo), and Jake Huffman (Percussion). Listen to We’re Here Now below:THE TOUR DATES:9.28.17 Higher Ground Ballroom Burlington, VT$9.29.17 Stage One – Fairfield CT w/s/g Eggy$9.30.17 Middle East – Cambridge, MA$10.11.17 The State Theatre – State College, PA*10.12.17 A&R Music Bar – Columbus, OH*10.13.17 Bluebird Nightclub – Bloomington, IN*10.14.17 Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, MI*10.15.17 The Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI*10.18.17 Brooklyn Bowl Wedding Allstars – Brooklyn, NY$10.20.17 FLX Live – Geneva, NY10.21.17 Java Barn – Canton, NY10.25.17 River Street Jazz Cafe – Plains, PA10.26.17 Mountain Sky – Jermyn PA10.27.17 Gypsy Sally’s Washington, DC supporting Pink Talking Fish%10.28.17 Martin’s Downtown – Roanoke, VA%10.31.17 Opas Underground – Salem, MA%11.11.17 3S Art Space – Portsmouth, NH11.18.17 Portland House of Music & Events – Portland ME11.30.17 Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple – Denver CO at12.2.17 Taos Mesa Brewing Company – Taos NM*Supporting Spafford$Album Release Party%Jenny & The Gumps Theme Shows read more
Strange spoke at the “Think Pink” event which raises breast cancer awareness.BATESVILLE, Ind. – The annual “Think Pink” breast cancer awareness event raised more than $10,000 to help provide mammograms to women in the community who can’t afford them.Sponsored by Margaret Mary Health and the local breast cancer support group, the Oct. 23 event featured presentations by breast cancer survivors Dawn Strange, of Batesville, and Maureen Meldrum, of Detroit.The evening began with a presentation by Strange, an MMH ultrasound technologist and a member of the hospital’s breast cancer support group.“I am a breast cancer survivor,” said Strange as she overlooked the crowd. “I am five years cancer free! My journey began with a lump I found. I am and always have been a faithful self checker.”After undergoing a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy, Strange was told she had breast cancer, and in April of 2009 she decided to have a bilateral mastectomy.“The rest of my journey was filled with acts of kindness,” Strange continued. “You change when you are diagnosed. YouMembers of MMH’s breast cancer support group.appreciate small things more, and you have to learn to say yes. My coworkers made me music CDs and a blanket, a friend volunteered to mow my yard and neighbors left pretty flowers. To all those who were there for me throughout my cancer journey, thank you. And to the rest of you women out there, PLEASE do your self-checks and get your mammograms. They can save your life.”All women should get a baseline mammogram between the ages of 35 and 40. After age 40, mammograms should be repeated annually. Pre-menopausal women with a strong family history of breast cancer, meaning a first-degree relative, should get screened 10 years before their loved one’s age of diagnosis.To be added to the mailing list for next year’s “Think Pink” event, call (812) 933-5257. read more
LINCOLN, Neb. – Another 26 IMCA rookies have won career-first feature events in their new division and received gift cards good for $100 from Speedway Motors.IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified rookies winning career-first features included Gregory Gretz at Thunderhill Raceway on July 13; Jeff Larson at Redwood Speedway on Aug. 18; Nate Miller at Clinton County Raceway on July 19; Colton Osborn at Dawson County Raceway on July 21; Jesse Taylor at Phillips County Raceway on Aug. 24; Craig Ward at Skyline Raceway on Aug. 24; and Austin Wonch at Tri-City Motor Speedway on Aug. 23. Lyle Klein was the Aug. 16 IMCA Late Model winner at Farley Speedway. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car rookie winners were Shawn Mize at Kennedale Speedway Park on July 27 and Aaron Wisch at Arlington Raceway on Aug. 17.Rookie K.C. Ansel became a first-time IMCA Sunoco Stock Car winner at Dubuque Speedway on Sept. 1. First–time IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature winners were rookies Tyson Canas at Lincoln County Speedway on Aug. 10; Dalton James at Mid-Nebraska Speedway on Aug. 24; Patrick Thyfault at Thunder Hill Speedway on July 13; and Matt White at I-35 Speedway on Aug. 25. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod rookies racing to career-first victories were Ryan Maitland at Benton County Speedway on Aug. 18; David Partelow at Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway on April 13; and Jeff Tuttle at Lovelock Speedway on Aug. 2.Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod rookies recording first wins were Katelyn Clarkson at Roadrunner Speedway on Aug. 24; Alexander Hickham at Boyd Raceway on July 26; Jarrett Roberts at Heart O’ Texas Speedway on Aug. 2; and Robert Scrivner at Heart O’ Texas Speedway on May 31. Mach-1 Sport Compact rookies winning first features were Ryan Bryant at I-35 Speedway on June 16; Jon Joehnck at Murray County Speedway on July 19; Adam Rehse at Crawford County Speedway on July 19; and Kasey Utley at Summit Raceway on Aug. 16.Gift cards were mailed directly from Speedway Motors. read more