Showing posts with label Mitch Grassi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mitch Grassi. Show all posts

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Crimes of Fashion

WTF?!
Kirstin Maldonado & Mitch Grassi
OK, as you all know I like the acapella group super group Pentatonix. Also some of you may know I was there from the start before they became worldwide superstars. "Yes" I covered them and know them and have the photos on this blog to prove it.

I will be the first to admit that even though their casual sense of style needed a little oomph in the beginning it was who they were and quite charming. Well that all changed after they signed with RCA a stylist stepped in and has been doing them no favors ever since.

Bear witness to the featured pic. Who in the F#ck told Mitch to sport the look of a 70's porn star, complete with a porn stache accessory?

Oh Kirstie, while I know you have eclectic fashion taste Morticia Addams called and she wants her look back.

Seriously you know I love you guys but it's time for a little push back on whoever is advising you on what to wear. 

Trust. That is all Michael has left the building.

Mitch on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mitchgrassi/?hl=en

Kirstie on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kirstin/?hl=en

Friday, July 14, 2017

Just Because...Caption This

Fred & Ginger?
Mitch Grassi & Scott Hoying

Just because it's Friday, just because it's fun & just because it's super fruity, I present this gender bending image of Mitch Grassi & Scott Hoying of Superfruit. See I told you it was super fruity!

So let's have some T.G.I.F. f-u-n shall we and find something imaginative to caption this photo with. As you can see I put "Fred & Ginger?" above since the boys are dancing, you know as in Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers.

Another I thought up was "The Lady Is A Tramp" an old song sung by Frank Sinatra

Yeah, I know none of my references are really trendy and now. My brain works toward the more classic end of the spectrum.

But, hey if any of you out there think of something clever I would love to hear it, seriously. 

So let's have a Fruity Friday shall we?

Scott on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/scotthoying/?hl=en

Mitch on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mitchgrassi/?hl=en   

Monday, June 22, 2015

Pentatonix Tackle Michael Jackson

PTX: It's Easy, ABC
With the release of their tour documentary ON MY WAY HOME and their upcoming tour with Kelly Clarkson  CLICK HERE -


What else is an acapella super group to do? Why cover the musical history of the King of Pop Michael Jackson in one big ole mash-up, the Evolution of Michael Jackson.

Jeeze do these guys ever take a break?! No seriously...?!

Groove to the mash-up after the jump.

Get more PTX here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/PTXofficial  

Friday, June 19, 2015

Pentatonix "On My Way Home"


GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS PENTATONIX RELEASE ON MY WAY HOME DOCUMENTARY TODAY

AVAILABLE NOW EXCLUSIVELY VIA VIMEO ON DEMAND

Grammy Award winners and platinum-selling recording artists Pentatonix release their new documentary, On My Way Home, exclusively via Vimeo On Demand today.  The 90-minute documentary follows the group on their journey back home to Texas after they received their first platinum selling album with That’s Christmas To Me and won their very first Grammy.  With the expectations set higher than ever and the group riding a wave a success, PTX continued their domination on the road with their SOLD OUT North American On My Way Home Tour. Mixed with live performances, fans will get a behind the scenes look as the group perfects their tour, starts recording their first original album and shares their experiences of how their wildest dreams are coming true.

The documentary, which was produced by Scheme Engine (Where I'm From: JAY ZOne The Road: Macklemore, & Beyonce & JAY Z's "On The Run" Tour), is available for purchase now at Vimeo On Demand (smarturl.it/PTXvimeo).

Last night I attended the premiere screening and reception for the film on the Sony lot in Culver City, CA -

So I threw in a few pics that I took at the reception for your enjoyment. Have a great weekend!
Awwwwww:
Scott Hoying & Brittney
It's All About That Bass:
Avi Kaplan & Yours Truly

The Fun Shirt Club:
Me, Mitch Grassi & My Friend Brittney


Official Website: http://ptxofficial.com/

To purchase On My Way Home: smarturl.it/PTXvimeo 

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Pentatonix Get A Platinum Christmas Gift

On A Roll: Pentatonix
Photo: Jiro Schneider 
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR GRAMMY NOMINATED

 PENTATONIX!

THAT’S CHRISTMAS TO ME SCANS OVER 1 MILLION ALBUMS IN THE US

Merry Christmas PTX! A platinum Christmas gift & a Grammy nomination, wow! That's way better than a lump of coal in your stocking...!

SURPASSES BEYONCE’S BEYONCE TO BECOME THE 4TH BEST SELLING ALBUM OF 2014

#1 ON BILLBOARD’S HOLIDAY ALBUM CHART FOR 9 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS

#1 BEST SELLING CD AND MP3 ALBUM OF 2014 ON AMAZON

NOMINATED FOR 2014 GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA – “DAFT PUNK”

Celebrate With The Gang at: http://ptxmas.ptxofficial.com/

Monday, November 10, 2014

So Juicy: Superfruit Does 1989 In 4, 3, 2...

It's 1989 "Shake It Off" w/Superfruit!
With Taylor Swift's album 1989 selling 1.2 million copies this past week, Superfruit the dynamic duo consisting of Scott Hoying and Mitch Grassi from world wide acapella group sensation Pentatonix have decided to give their special brand of spin on her latest by covering the whole album in a mere four minutes!

That's right you can catch every song on 1989 by two amazing singers in less time than it takes Ms. Swift to smack down Spotify...you go guys!

Shall we kick off the week with some Taylor Swift and a side of Superfruit?

I think we shall. Hit it guys!

                                                                      1989

Grab Some Fruit at: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9yXFuNnghsUHU6OpGg_MGA

Friday, October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween Everyone, Time For Treats


It's here, my favorite Holiday of the year, give me an H-a-l-l-o-w-e-e-n, what's that spell? Halloween, Yay! This year I have decided to celebrate All Hallows Eve by having familiar faces pop by and chime in on the Season of the Witch...

Including myself. I love horror movies and my contribution to this column on the most holy of days will be images from my favorite horror movie of all time: John Carpenter's Halloween.

Michael Myers scared the crap out of me, I used to see his white emotionless face appear in the dark for a few years after I first saw the movie! Eeeeeeeeeeeek! So let's get this Dead Man's Party started, shall we? Treat time people!

"I'd re-animate Vlad the impaler. He could show Isis how a pro does it".- Stuart Gordon Writer/Director "Re-Animator" & "Re-Animator The Musical"

"I love sweet tarts which are probably too old fashioned for kids today. It's got this chalky taste that's closer to children's aspirin (which I also love) than candy. I like the candy that everyone hates like candy corn, butterscotch, sweet tarts. And I hate bobbing for apples. That seems dangerous and not delicious." - Margaret Cho Comedian/Writer/Actress

"My favorite thing about Halloween was trading the candy I got from trick or treating for things I actually wanted, because I didn't like candy." - Avi Kaplan Pentatonix
Jamie Lee Curtis Will Cut You!


"We started celebrating Halloween in September haha. We go to the library & get all Halloween stories & start watching Halloween movies. This year were setting up a Halloween tree & making all our own costumes. It's visually festive. We're obsessed!!" -  James Durbin Singer/Songwriter/American Idol Finalist 

"Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday!!  I grew up doing theatre, so it's basically the one time of the year you can be overly theatrical and dress up and the better you do it the cooler you are, haha.  I also just love scary movies and going to themed events like haunted houses, theme parks, parties, etc.  It's all just super fun and scary!" - Kirstin Maldonado Pentatonix

"Um...free chocolate...all you have to do is get dressed up for fun. Yea...I'm all in!" - Raine Brown Actress/Producer/Scream Queen

"My favorite thing about Halloween is getting a group together and going to haunted houses. I looooove being scared with my best friends!"  - Scott Hoying Pentatonix

Everybody Run! It's Michael Myers!
"I LOVE Halloween.  It's my favorite holiday between the costumes and the ghost stories.  I dress up every year and I find that somehow whatever my costume it sort of takes over me and becomes a part of my spirit that defines each year... I like making my costumes myself too; not sewing them or anything but combining the parts in a way that's unique and not just buying something ready made.  Oh and here in LA I insist on going on the Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park!" - Naama Kates Singer/Songwriter/Actress "Souled"

"To be honest, I usually stay in and watch a movie or hang out with friends at their home lol. But maybe I’ll try something fun this year this Halloween!" Kevin “K.O.” Olusola Cellist, Beatboxer - Pentatonix

"Love me a handful of candy corn, a sparkly magical costume and a bunch of great friends! Kids at my door cutie pies in costumes, party time! That's what I love about Halloween!" - EG Daily Singer/Songwriter/Actress 

"I grew up doing theatre, like Kirstie, so playing dress-up has always been fun for me! I love the decorating aspect of Halloween, too. The kitschier the better!" - Mitchell C. Grassi Pentatonix

"The DRAMA!! lol!" - Aiden Leslie Singer/Songwriter

Look Behind You Babysitter!
"My favorite part of Halloween is the 364 days before when my 5 year old twins try on costumes in preparation".- Cindy Alexander Singer/Songwriter

"I love to go to the Day of the Dead festival at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It's a wonderful taste of loving Mexican culture," - Sir JET Gender Bending Pop Singer

"The look on a kid's face when they walk in with SO much candy."- Debby Holiday Singer/Songwriter

"I love the spirit of Halloween! Dressing up, eating candies and having a great time with your family and friends" - Grace Valerie Singer/Songwriter


"My favorite thing about Halloween is probably Elvira’s boobs. I mean, they are life giving. A close second is making sure to watch Michael Jackson’s, “Thriller”, from start to finish - and dancing that amazing choreography full out because you know, it’s “thriller, thriller night, and no one’s gonna save you from the beast about to strike.” Matthew Duffy Singer/Dancer/Perfomer 
We Know It's You Michael
"My favorite thing about Halloween is that my birthday is a few days after." - Monique Parent Actress/Scream Queen
"I'm not Wednesday Addams, but I've always been a night owl with a flair for the macabre. Halloween is the one time I can feel truly at home. Add in some chocolate...perfection!" - M.E. Franco Author, The Dion Series
"Dancing to Necroditty! And remember boys and girls...Lloyd is still out there!" - The Drews, Americana With Twisted Roots Band
"I'll be at Comikaze the whole day on Halloween at our booth 161 Hollywood Sci-Fi Museum" - Huston Huddleston Hollywood Sci-Fi Museum Head Honcho
Get your spook on at: http://www.halloween-website.com/

Friday, August 8, 2014

Pentatonix Does Number 3



Here Comes Number 3!
Photo: Esther Kaplan
PENTATONIX SET TO RELEASE PTX VOL. 3 ON SEPTEMBER 23rd

DIGITAL & PHYSICAL PRE-ORDERS TO LAUNCH AUGUST 12TH

LEAD VIDEO TO PREMIERE VIA YOUTUBE THIS TUESDAY, AUGUST 12TH AS 

GROUP’S CHANNEL ECLIPSES 6 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS AND A HALF-BILLION VIEWS

NEW PTX HOLIDAY ALBUM – THAT’S CHRISTMAS TO ME – TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 21ST


That's correct all you PTXers, Pentatonix is squeezing out their 3rd CD for all of their rabid fans, feel the anticipation. Oh, with another Holiday album to be released shortly after.

A side note to the sole female PTX member, Kirstie Maldonado - keep the blonde grrrrrrrl, it really compliments your features!


Vocal sensations Pentatonix are set to release their 3rd EP – PTX Vol. 3 – on September 23rd via RCA Records.  This third installment of the group’s wildly successful EP series continues to mix global pop and indie hits with original tracks, showcasing the quintet’s eclectic taste and otherworldly talent.  The album will also include a surprise featured guest, as well as a song performed entirely in French.

PTX fans will get their first taste of the album's track list this Tuesday, August 12th, as their iTunes and Amazon pre-order goes live with the first of 2 planned instant grat tracks, both coinciding with video releases via the PTX YouTube channel.  A teaser for both the upcoming video and album launch went live on YouTube alongside this release: (view video here).

Having recently eclipsed 6 million subscribers and 520 million cumulative views, the PTXOfficial is currently the 13th most subscribed-to music channel on YouTube, having surpassed the subscriber totals of both Avicii and Beyoncé

In addition to PTX Vol. 3, Pentatonix will also release a brand new holiday album – That’s Christmas To Me – on October 21st.  The album is named for an original holiday song penned by the group, and includes a combination of classic holiday tracks, modern favorites and a one-of-a-kind holiday mash-up. 

Earlier this week, Pentatonix was featured as part of MTV’s campaign for Paramount Pictures’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where they wrote an original Turtles-inspired track to accompany a series of promotional videos that premiered on MTV and live on the PTX YouTube channel (view the video here).  In 2015, Pentatonix will also appear in Universal Pictures’ Pitch Perfect 2, where they will play a Canadian a cappella group and rivals to the Barden Bellas.

Pentatonix consists of lead vocalists Scott Hoying (22), Kirstie Maldonado (22) and Mitch Grassi (22), vocal bass Avi Kaplan (25) and beatboxer Kevin “K.O.” Olusola (25). Since their debut in 2011, the quintet has released 3 EP’s (PTX Volume 1, PTXmas and PTX Volume 2) selling over 500,000 copies combined. 

Their most recent album – PTX Vol. 2 – debuted at #10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and featured a 7-song Daft Punk medley (the track’s video has, to date, been viewed more than 85 million times). PTX Volume 2 follows PTX Volume 1 and PTXmas. Both albums originally debuted on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and re-entered the chart in December 2013, with the deluxe version of PTXmas leading the charge.  With the addition of new tracks “Little Drummer Boy” and “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” PTXmas has sold more than 200,000 copies and reached #1 on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart. The video for “Little Drummer Boy” was a worldwide hit, racking up nearly 35 million views while the song landed at #13 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles Chart as well as #1 on Billboard’s Holiday 100 and Holiday Digital Songs Chart.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Pentatonix Are: Pitch Perfect 2

PTX: Their Pitch Is Perfect, 2
I guess the first Pitch Perfect was a hit, well that's cool because Entertain Me favorites, Pentatonix aka PTX are now in the sequel! Alright all you PTX fans raise your lighters in the dark! Oh and it's called Pitch Perfect 2, the best surprise is no surprise. 
Pentatonix, in case you have been living under a rock are the five-person ensemble that rose to fame after winning the third season of NBC’s The Sing-Off, will play a rival group to the Barden Bellas, the collegiate acappella singers at the center of the sequel, hitting theaters in 2015
Tell me more, tell me more, like do you have a falsetto? “We’re wearing some pretty interesting things,” teases PTX's Scott Hoying. “You can definitely tell it’s the five of us, but what we’re wearing and who we’re portraying is definitely not Pentatonix.” 
Pitch Perfect 2 finds the original BellasAnna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, and others—returning for another year at Barden University, where they’re ushering a new crew of members into the national-winning group. Expect the five members of Pentatonix to offer threatening competition to the Bellas’ well-oiled machine.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Pentatonix Gets Down !

PTX: We're Here To Get Down
Photo: Esther Kaplan
We all know the PTX gang as an amazing acapella cover group. However up until now, have only done an official video for one original song "Run To You" a moving piece of music that I LOVED when I saw them in concert in March.

Time to catch the "Boogie Fever" as Pentatonix has done what I would call a song, dance floor and dance re-mix ready, get down!

"Love Again" does what the best dance anthems do, it features beats that make you want to shake your booty and it is accessible to any DJ to remix and make you want to shout on the dance floor, give it up!!!

Give it a listen and try to stay sitting in front of your computer the whole time, I guarantee you will get up and get down in Funky Town.

                                                                 "Love Again"

Whip It With PTX at:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv1CLT6ZcFdTJMHxaR9XeA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTXofficial
                       

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Pentatonix Go Major On You...


PTX, Nuff Said
Photo: Esther Kaplan
Congrats to my friends Pentatonix for hitting it with a major label, you guys deserve it!

RCA Records is excited to announce the signing of vocal sensations and internet phenoms Pentatonix.  Since their debut in 2011, the quintet has released 3 albums (PTX Volume 1, PTXmas and PTX Volume 2) selling over 500,000 copies combined.  Online, the Pentatonix YouTube channel boasts well over 445 million views with more than 5.6 million subscribers, is the #61 most subscribed-to channel and #16 most subscribed-to music channel. The group recently sold out their 32-date North American tour and is currently on a sold out European tour, which concludes May 18th in Dublin, Ireland.  
 
“We are thrilled to have Pentatonix join RCA,” says RCA President & COO Tom Corson.  “Their musicality and special vocal abilities have enabled them to create innovative original songs as well as re-create some of today’s biggest hits. Pentatonix is unique to our business and we look forward to working with them as we take their talents to new and exciting heights everywhere in the world.”
 
"We're really excited to start this new chapter of our career with RCA,” says the group. “We feel like we've found a home where we can truly develop our artistry with the best in the industry."
 
Pentatonix consists of lead vocalists Scott Hoying (22), Kirstie Maldonado (21) and Mitch Grassi (21), vocal bass Avi Kaplan (25) and beatboxer Kevin “K.O.” Olusola (25). Their most recent album PTX Volume 2 debuted at #10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and features 3 original songs and 5 covers including a 7-song Daft Punk medley for which the video has garnered over 65 million views.  PTX Volume 2 follows PTX Volume 1 and PTXmas. Both albums originally debuted on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and re-entered the chart in December 2013, with the deluxe version of PTXmas leading the charge. With the addition of new tracks “Little Drummer Boy” and “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” PTXmas has sold more than 200,000 copies and reached #1 on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart. The video for “Little Drummer Boy” was a worldwide hit, racking up over 30 million views while the song landed at #13 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles Chart as well as #1 on Billboard’s Holiday 100 and Holiday Digital Songs Chart.
 
Official Website: http://ptxofficial.com/
 

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Faster Than A Speeding Musical Note It's: Superfruit!

Superfruit: Mitch Grassi & Scott Hoying
In case you haven't heard there's a new musical hero in town...Superfruit!

Superfruit are Scott Hoying & Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix and their most prolific collaboration thus far is their covering the entire Beyonce album in six minutes. Can I get an Ooooooooh, Ahhhhhhh in Da House?!

Queen B responded by posting the video on her Facebook page calling it: "Flawless!" Beyonce sure knows how to make boys blush.

These fruits are ripe for the picking! Check out Beyonce in 6 at 5, 4, 3, 2, 1....! Blast it!




Also be sure to check out the latest Pentatonix video "Happy" below...

                                                                         Happy

Get "Fruity" at: http://www.youtube.com/user/sup3rfruit

Get "Happy" at: http://ptxofficial.com/

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Penatatonix Rules The Orpheum In Los Angeles, CA

 

Last night I caught the amazing Pentatonix as they took The Orpheum stage in Los Angeles,CA! They were frickin' awesome!

Would you expect anything less from the fabulous five?

So, yours truly got to go to the meet and greet backstage post Orpheum show and I captured the excitement and fun for all of you...


Look, It's Beat Boxer & Cello Player Kevin Olusola!



















Avi Kaplan Saying Hi To A Fan
















Scott Hoying I Presume
Me & Kirstie Maldonado
My Friend & PTX Publicist Ken Phillips

Mitch Grassi With His Cool Lion Print Shirt



Monday, February 24, 2014

Pentatonix Wants To "Say Something"

Sing, Sing A Song
PTX in the middle of their sold out United States tour in support of their latest CD: "PTX Volume 2" have managed to pop out a video for their cover of A Great Big World's "Say Something" featuring
Christina Aguilera.

How do these guys do it?! Amazing!!!

Well  I sincerely hope you all  have some time where you can chill because it certainly seems like you never come up for air!

Hey Avi, Kirstie, Kevin, Scott and Mitch I'll be seeing all of you this Saturday March the 1st at The Orpheum in Los Angeles, Can't wait!

                                                                 "Say Something"

We are Pentatonix, hear us roar! http://ptxofficial.com/

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Pentatonix: "Can You Tell Us How To Get To Sesame Street?"

Awwwwwwww, He's Sharing His Cookies With The Gang!
Well apparently someone told them because PTX made the trip to that famed street on Friday February 7th 2014...

Let's face it no matter what age you are Sesame Street is an awesome place to visit, who wouldn't want to hang with Oscar The Grouch, Big Bird & Cookie Monster for a while, righteous cool company if you ask me!

Here for all of you is Scott, Avi, Kirstie, Kevin & Mitch Singing and counting to five, that's because there are five members of Pentatonix for those out there who may be numerically challenged.

And look what street they are on...Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

                                                         Look! PTX Can Count!!!

Take a trip to Pentatonix Street at: http://ptxofficial.com/

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Christmas Is Over! Time To Move On With Pentatonix

Give Us Your Love

Yes it's that time of year again where it's post Christmas Day once more. So what better way to help beat those blues down than to remember Pentatonix need your love, with their video of the Calvin Harris song "I Need Your Love" featuring Ellie Goulding from their current CD "PTX Volume II"

Scott, Avi, Kirstie, Kevin and Mitch are her to make your your post Christmas funk, jump back, and remind you the Holidays aren't quite over, yet...New Years Eve is coming are you ready for 2014?!

Get out of your Daft Punk Funk and pick up your spirits, there's a New Year coming and your love is needed...!

                                                                  "I Need Your Love"

Love yourself some Pentatonix at: http://ptxofficial.com/