The Man Behind the Music
After a well received sneak peek in November, That’s My Jam will premier for the season tonight at 9 pm on NBC. NBC’s new series That’s My Jam, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, will have its timeslot premiere on Monday. The hour-long show features celebrities competing in musical-themed challenges and is based on the music-themed segments of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
-Justin Carter
Adam Blackstone joins Ed Sheeran as Music Director for his performance on Saturday Night Live. They perform hits “Shivers” and “Overpass Grafitti.” They didn’t miss a beat as this flawless performance was full of energy and excellence. Check it out below!
Decked in a hoodie, cargo pants and coveted sneakers, a slimmed-down and clean-shaven Ed Sheeran stands surrounded by bookshelves and a host of world-class musicians. He’s flanked by music director to the stars, Adam Blackstone, who assembled the band and handled bass guitar duties. After opening this Tiny Desk (home) concert with his latest single, “Shivers,” Sheeran introduces himself and proceeds with more hits, new tunes, and a surprise throwback.
Some of the best talent Willingboro has to offer is on display in WHYY’s first-ever virtual talent showcase, judged by celebrity musicians – and Willingboro natives – Adam Blackstone and Rashid Williams, along with WHYY’s Joy Soto. Willingboro’s tap-dancing mayor, Dr. Tiffani Worthy, kicked off the show.
The rest out the article can be found HERE!
Adam Blackstone sat down with the good people over at Billboard to discuss the importance of hiring a Music Director
When we’re prepping for a tour or concert, we’re thinking of a linear space. How does song one transition into song two, all the way through to song 16?” says Blackstone. “With virtual shows, you’re thinking about one song only, and what experience do I want to tell during this one song so that it stays on your mind?”
Check out the full interview HERE!
Brueggemann: I think what we do between Lenny, Leon [Pendarvis], and myself, it’s really unlike any other television show. We got a taste of what our fellow nominees go through in 2018 when we music-directed the Emmy awards. A lot of times the music direction nominees are from award shows or the Super Bowl or something like that, but what we do at SNL is really a different animal. It’s such a tight ship and everything is created, start to finish, from Tuesday to Saturday, so it’s a total honor being nominated alongside all of these amazing musical directors. I’ve always felt that what we do is not easily compared to what an Adam Blackstone does for the Super Bowl; it’s a completely different gig.
Check out the rest of Eli Brueggemann’s interview on Below the Line
Apple is moving into the competition space with a country music talent contest exec produced by Reese Witherspoon.
The streamer has ordered My Kind of Country from Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, country music manager Jason Owen, and The Masked Singer showrunner Izzie Pick Ibarra. Adam Blackstone, musical director for stars including Justin Timberlake and Tim McGraw, will serve as musical director of the series, which will also be executive produced by Done + Dusted.
There’s few details about the format of the show, although Apple said that it would bring a “fresh, new documentary sensibility” to the music competition genre and aim to “break down” cultural and musical barriers in country music.
For the full press release click HERE!!
We’ve teamed up with MusiCares & Charity Buzz as they launch exclusive experiences with some of today’s top artists, including #BBE CEO, Adam Blackstone!!!
All proceeds benefit a safety net of critical assistance for #music people in times of need.
For the full article and more information, please click HERE!!
The passing of Democratic Representative John Lewis left the nation in mourning. His contribution to the civil rights movements not only changed the way we see the world, but also how we live in it.
It was only fitting to produce a star-studded event dedicated to and in honor of Rep. John Lewis
BASSic Black Entertainment CEO, Adam Blackstone, was musical director for a few of the night’s performances. Check a few clips of their performances below!
🎶But I know change is gonna come🎶
— CBS (@CBS) August 4, 2020
John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero PerformanceWy and Yolanda Adams“I’m not tired yet”#CBS
Posted by Hallee Renee on Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Congratulations to our CEO, Adam Blackstone, on your 2020 Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Music Direction for the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Starring Jennifer Lopez And Shakira on FOX!
It takes a team and we are extremely grateful for ours!!
Thank you to our Team BBE Family for another great Super Bowl performance!!