Terrell Thomas signs with Seattle Seahawks

Terrell Thomas signs with Seattle Seahawks
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
July 28, 2014


Former New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, a source informed of the move told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.

The signing reunites Thomas and his college coach, Pete Carroll.

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Woman Crush Wednesday: Teri Gender Bender

Woman Crush Wednesday: Teri Gender Bender
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
July 23, 2014


Teresa Suarez, perhaps better known as Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes, is one of the most enigmatic young musicians to hit the rock scene in quite awhile. Perhaps this is why she’s been sometimes referred to as the “Latina Bjork”.

After conducting an interview with the Denver-born but Guadalajara-raised beauty, that designation could only be further confirmed.

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Nico Vega the perfect remedy for case of the Mondays at The Roxy

Nico Vega the perfect remedy for case of the Mondays at The Roxy
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
July 22, 2014


If you had a “case of the Mondays” before showing up at The Roxy in Hollywood, Nico Vega washed them away with an enthusiastic and crowd-pleasing set featuring lots of material from new release, Lead to Light.

The show served as an album release party as the EP officially dropped the very next day, July 22.

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Keelan Johnson arrested for involvement in bar disturbance

Keelan Johnson arrested for involvement in bar disturbance
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
July 21, 2014


Philadelphia Eagles safety Keelan Johnson was arrested early Friday morning for his involvement in a bar scuffle in Tempe, Arizona.

Johnson is facing charges of aggravated assault of a uniformed police officer, resisting arrest (passive resistance) and disorderly conduct, according to a police report obtained by NFL Media from the Tempe Police Department.

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Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas shimmer with climbing star potential

Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas shimmer with climbing star potential
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
July 17, 2014

Just a few short months ago, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas opened up a show at The Echo in support of soul singer Allen Stone (check out the review). Tuesday night, Hernandez and her five-piece band headlined that same venue, proving that her appearance in February did lots to raise awareness of their climbing star potential.

Hernandez’s sound is a bit reminiscent of early No Doubt with a dash of jazz thrown into the mix. In addition to guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard, Hernandez employs a full-time trombonist in John Raleeh. Each of those components are key to her sound, but Hernandez’s voice and charisma were definitely the key to a memorable performance.

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Sharon Van Etten’s comedic banter surprises at the Indy

Sharon Van Etten’s comedic banter surprises at the Indy
Mark E. Ortega
Showbams.com
July 2, 2014


Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten sure smiled and laughed a lot on Monday night for someone who features heartache prominently at the forefront of her songwriting.

This could have been due to a combination of things. It was her second straight sold out night at The Independent, she’s riding the wave of critical acclaim of her fourth studio release Are We There, and she has managed to prove wrong those who doubted her early on.

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