Jim Peterik ’s Band The Ides of March Have Their Very Own Street Named After Them in Berwyn, Illinois

Jim Peterik’s first band The Ides of March have their very own street names after them in their hometown of Berwyn, Illinois. The street is named “The Ides of March Way” is between Riverside Drive and Cermak  Road on Home Avenue. The street shares the location of Morton West High School where the band first started in a basement  near the school in 1964. The naming of the street really shares the towns pride in it’s successful citizens.

To go and show your support of Jim Peterik’s Lifeforce, his new jazz band, you can see him at Milwaukee Summerfest this month. His band will be playing before The Eagles and Loverboy so you can be assured it’s a great line-up! Lifeforce will perform on the ULine Warehouse Stage starting at 5PM on Sunday, July 7th. They will delight their fans with this Summerfest performance and will certainly gain some new listeners. 


Lifeforce recently released a deluxe edition of their album “Forces at Play.” The remastered album is a two-disc set featuring bonus tracks and a total of 32 incredible jazz artists. The band is currently being played on over 20 radio stations worldwide! 
To learn more about the Lifeforce band and its members, visit their website here  You can listen to and download the new album on iTunes here

Gypsy Jazz Vocalist Delilah Left Her Home in Budapest to Escape Racial Tension

Gypsy jazz singer Delilah was born in Budapest, Hungary where she had to leave in order to escape racial tension. Delilah inherited her gift of music from her parents, who immersed her in performing from an early age. By the age of 10, she was singing and dancing with her family in a 20-member touring ensemble with one of Hungary’s noted Roma performers, Bongo Margit, throughout Europe. By the time she was 16, she and her older brother Paul Lakatos, a guitar virtuoso, were performing with violinist Sonny Walker, another Roma legend, who jammed regularly with her father and family at impromptu gatherings in her home. Unfortunately, the joy of music was overshadowed by politics and racial tension in Hungary, so Delilah and her family moved to Toronto, Canada in 1998. Following her success in Hungary, this beautiful singer had earned a reputation as a professional songstress in the Toronto area by the age of 19!

Delilah has refined her music to a beautiful smooth jazz and pop sound. She will  be performing this summer in Philadelphia at Warmdaddys on Thursday June 20^th. There you’ll get to hear her striking voice in person while she pours her heart and soul into her performance. What a treat! If you’re in the Philly area, you should definitely come and enjoy this Hungarian beauty.

To listen to, download, or order her album The Sweeter Life, visit iTunes or Amazon 

You can connect with Delilah on Facebook and ReverbNation.

Gypsy Pop Jazz Singer Delilah Will Be Performing Her Songs Live This Summer in Philadelphia

Gypsy Pop Jazz Singer Delilah will be performing her songs this summer in Philadelphia at Warmdaddys on Thursday June 20th. There you’ll get to hear her beautiful voice in person while she pours her heart and soul into her performance. What a treat! If you’re in the Philly area, you should definitely come and enjoy this Hungarian beauty. Delilah has also collaborated on her music with “Eye of the Tiger” writer and Grammy award winner Jim Peterik. Jim produced and wrote two songs for Delilah entitled “Beats for You” and “Love by Numbers.” With sultry undertones and ethereal melodies, these songs mark a progressive maturity for Delilah into the world of pop and jazz music. “It has been an amazing opportunity to work with one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Jim Peterik! His songs are so alive and ring true to my heart. The melodies and the sentiment of the songs are one with my soul. Thanks, Jim, for having the faith to let me sing and bring life to your incredible masterpieces. Your kind support and encouragement let me be myself and truly represent who I am as an artist,” said Delilah. To listen to, download, or order the songs done with Jim, visit iTunes To listen to, download, or order her album The Sweeter Life, visit iTunes or Amazon You can connect with Delilah on Facebook and ReverbNation.

Inspired by Greats Including Natalie Cole, Gypsy Jazz Vocalist Delilah Delivers Captivating New CD

 “Sweeter Life” by Gypsy jazz vocalist Delilah is an album that is sure to delight those looking for exotic new jazz music.  The heavy-hitting producers on “Sweeter Life” include Vikter Duplaix, Marcus Kane, Rane Parish, Lemoyne Alexander, and Dave Sereny.  Featured artists on the CD include the Stevie Wonder rhythm section of Nathan Watts and Stanley Randolph.  You’ll definitely want to hear this album if you’re a fan of jazz artists similar to Natalie Cole and Nancy Wilson. 

While Delilah draws inspiration from her Gypsy heritage, she is also heavily influenced by the jazz greats.  In a recent interview with SmoothJazz.com, Delilah was asked to identify the biggest influence in her life that has helped her to get to where she is now in her career.  In response, Delilah stated, “That would have to be Barbra Streisand. I have been listening to her beautiful voice since I was a child. For me her voice is magical, emotive and full of feeling. That has been my greatest influence, the incomparable Barbra Streisand.”  See the full interview 

Who doesn’t want a “Sweeter Life?” With timeless vocals reminiscent of legendary jazz artists, Delilah sings from her enchanted Gypsy soul spinning tales and delivering the history of the Roma in the modern world with the release of “Sweeter Life.”  To listen to, download, or order the album, visit iTunes or Amazon

You can connect with Delilah on Facebook and ReverbNation. 

Jim Peterik Lifeforce Band of 32 Favorite Jazz Musicians Releasing Deluxe Edition of Forces At Play CD, Pre-Order on iTunes

Grammy Award Winning Jim Peterik  (“Eye of the Tiger”, Survivor) – acclaimed Jazz and pop musician, leader of the band “Lifeforce” releases Deluxe Remastered  2 disc Edition of the CD “Forces at Play”.   The earlier release of this album was limited to 13 tracks and 14 contributing artists, while this newly remastered dual disc version is chock full with 23 tracks and 32 artists!

The stellar 32 top Jazz and Pop contributors joining Peterik on the record now include:  Buddy Guy (on the Grammy award winning track “Vehicle” included from an earlier time while Jim was a part of “Ides Of March”) and new Lifeforce tracks contributors:  Steve Oliver; Jeff Carlisi (.38 Special), Mindi Abair (American Idol); Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale (Acoustic Alchemy); Blake Aaron, Jessy J, Marzette Griffith, Lisa McClowry, Sijay, David Pack, Steve Eisen, Steve Cole, Chieli Minucci, Nick Colionne,  Mike Cichowicz,  Alex Ligertwood (Santana); Ariel Engelbert, Christian Cullen, Ed Breckenfeld, Jeff Lantz,, Khari Parker, Klem Hayes, Larry Gray, Mike Aquino, Richie Davis, The Ides of March Brass, Thom Griffin, Tim Bales and Zoey Engelbert each bringing their own unique style to the superstar group.

Peterik’s solo career has been responsible for eighteen top ten hits, including his three number-one songs “Vehicle,” “The Search Is Over,” and “Eye of the Tiger”. He’s co-written songs for the likes of 38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackhawk, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar, Cathy Richardson, Van Zant, Brian Wilson, REO Speedwagon and The Beach Boys.

To learn more about the Lifeforce band, visit the website here 

“Forces at Play (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered]” will be officially released on May 7^th, but right now the album is available for pre-order on iTunes.  You can also hear clips of the album’s great tracks on iTunes 

 and Amazon

Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Jim Peterik to Release New Remastered, Deluxe Edition of Lifeforce Jazz Album: Forces at Play

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist Jim Peterik has put together a stellar lineup of 15 talented musicians to create LIFEFORCE, a smooth jazz band that rocks.  The band is set to release a Remastered Deluxe Edition of their most recent album, “Forces at Play” on May 7^th.  “My message and mood is positive and uplifting,” Peterik said. “Much like the theme of ‘Eye of The Tiger,’ I feel that visualization of your desired outcome is the first step to actualization. This theme, as well as making sure we appreciate and maximize each day, runs through my songs.” 

To learn more about the Lifeforce band, visit their website here.

Jim Peterik has been responsible for eighteen Top 10 hits, three of which, “Vehicle,” “The Search Is Over,” and the Grammy (C) winning “Eye Of the Tiger” (theme from Rocky III), made it all the way to No. 1. Peterik is also responsible for many of the hits of .38 Special, including “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” and “Rockin’ Into the Night.” His songs have been featured worldwide in countless movies, television shows, sporting events and commercials.

“Forces at Play (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered]” will be officially released on May 7^th, but right now the album is available for pre-order on iTunes.  You can also hear clips of the album’s great tracks on iTunes and Amazon.

Grammy Award Winner Jim Peterik Will Perform in Chicago With His Jazz Line-up “Lifeforce”

Grammy award winner and singer songwriter Jim Peterik will be playing in Chicago on April 21, 2013 with his Jazz line-up “Lifeforce”. The show is going to be at The Parrot Cage restaurant in the South Shore Cultural Center, in conjunction with www.SmoothJazzChicago.net, from 11am to 1pm.

Grammy award-winner Jim Peterik has been responsible for eighteen top ten hits, including his three number-one songs “Vehicle,” “The Search Is Over,” and “Eye of the Tiger”. Peterik has co-written songs for the likes of 38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackhawk, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar, Cathy Richardson, Van Zant, Brian Wilson, REO Speedwagon and The Beach Boys.

The songwriter has now expanded his talents to a smooth jazz project, Jim Peterik’s Lifeforce. “My message and mood is positive and uplifting,” Peterik said. “Much like the theme of ‘Eye of The Tiger,’ I feel that visualization of your desired outcome is the first step to actualization. This theme, as well as making sure we appreciate and maximize each day, runs through my songs.”

Lifeforce consists of fifteen talented musicians. To learn more about them and their involvement in Lifeforce, visit the website here 

You can download music from the Lifeforce album on iTunes  and Amazon 

Blues Singer-Songwriter Sijay Gives Away a Free MP3 Download From His New Latest Album, Detroit Club

 

Combining his musical background with the urban lifestyle of Chicago, singer-songwriter Sijay has paved the way for his desire to make music outside the typical guidelines.  He has allowed himself to perfectly merge musical genres to create music that is in a league of its own.

In addition to producing all of his own music as well as music for other artists, he writes all the lyrics, melodies and even scores the horn parts! He has been said to be a mixture between Brian Wilson and Todd Rundgren.

You can’t really associate Sijay with one genre.  He incorporates Neo-Soul and R&B, with a Blues and Jazz influence.  His lyrics compliment the groovy yet edgy sound he achieves.  Transitioning from his last record, Sijay has established his musical talent.

Check out the Pulse Magazine full page feature article for more intimate info on Sijay.

To celebrate his new album “Detroit Club” and the upcoming holidays, his label is giving away the full length lead single, titled “Detroit Club”, when you sign up for Sijay’s newsletter.  To get your free download, Click here.