#Erin Umstead

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12/12/23.

I get daily reminders of the pace with which life passes by. Itasca's new album "Imitation of War" will be coming out in early 2024. And, I remember enjoying Kayla Cohen's earlier releases, but I guess it just doesn't seem like 7 1/2 years ago that I did that enjoying.

There is only one song currently available, but if the rest of the album sounds like the song "Imitation of War" then we're all in for a treat as Cohen turns up the reverb to sound like a cross between Weyes Blood and Felt. I'm still reminded of Hollie Fullbrook of Tiny Ruins. I would add Erin Umstead of Local Tourist.

This is being released by Paradise of Bachelors.

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Nevermore stitched by Erin Pimm aka cup_of_floss. Pattern ($14) designed by Lila Umstead of Lila’s Studio.

“Another finish! Nevermore by Lila's Studio. I started this on my birthday this year (19 Feb). I absolutely love how intricate the patterns and motifs are. I have a couple of weeks off to recover from surgery I had two days ago. So that of course means lots of stitchy time! Stitched using all called for threads and fabric (40ct Picture This Plus linen, colour Feldspar), stitched 1 over 2.”

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ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Returns With a Special Two-Night Season Premiere

The Full Cast of ABC’s Upcoming ‘Dancing with the Stars: Juniors’ Will Be Revealed In-Person, Live on Tuesday, Sept. 25

Pop Star Mackenzie Ziegler Will Perform Her Hit Song, ‘Wonderful,’ on Night Two

At the End of the Two-Night Premiere, One Couple Will Be Eliminated

“Episode 2701” – “Dancing with the Stars” is back with a new, dynamic cast of 13 celebrities who are ready to move out of their comfort zones and hit the ballroom floor on a special two-night premiere. The competition begins with a two-hour season premiere, live, MONDAY, SEPT. 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. The show will kick off with an exciting opening number featuring the full cast dancing to Erin Boheme’s “I Won’t Dance,” choreographed by the show’s own Emmy®-winning Mandy Moore.

This season’s lineup of celebrity dancers includes an “American Idol” mentor, the first-ever blind contestant to take part in the show, an alumnus from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a Duke of Hazzard, an Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast and a Bachelor Nation favorite, among others. Each couple will perform a jive, cha cha, foxtrot, salsa or quickstep, vying for America’s vote for the first time. There will not be an elimination on this night.

Each couple will dance to the following songs (in alphabetical order):

Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten – Jive – “Good Golly Miss Molly” by Little Richard

Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess – Jive – “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” by Travis Tritt

Danelle Umstead and Artem Chigvintsev – Foxtrot – “Rise Up” by Andra Day

DeMarcus Ware and Lindsay Arnold – Cha Cha – “Sweet Sensation” by Flo Rida

Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe – Foxtrot – “Do You Believe in Magic” by Aly & AJ

Joe “Grocery Store Joe” Amabile and Jenna Johnson – Quickstep – “Fish Out of Water” by Leo Soul

John Schneider and Emma Slater – Foxtrot – “Good Ol’ Boys from Dukes of Hazzard” by Waylon Jennings

Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl Burke – Salsa – “Dinero” by Jennifer Lopez featuring DJ Khaled & Cardi B

Mary Lou Retton and Sasha Farber – Cha Cha – “Treasure” by Bruno Mars

Milo Manheim and Witney Carson – Cha Cha – “Free Free Free” by Pitbull featuring Theron Theron

Nancy McKeon and Val Chmerkovskiy – Quickstep – “It Don’t Mean a Thing” by Club Des Belugas

Nikki Glaser and Gleb Savchenko – Salsa – “YES” by Louisa featuring 2 Chainz

Tinashe and Brandon Armstrong – Jive – “I’m a Lady” by Meghan Trainor

For week one, viewers may cast their votes for their favorite “Dancing with the Stars” couples via phone and online at www.ABC.com on Monday night, beginning from the start of the episode on the East Coast at 8:00 p.m. EDT/5:00 p.m. PDT and closing at 4:00 a.m. EDT/1:00 a.m. PDT on Tuesday. 

“Episode 2701A” – On part two of the spectacular season premiere, the 13 celebrities get ready to hit the ballroom floor once again, with a lot riding on their final scores, on “Dancing with the Stars,” live, TUESDAY, SEPT. 25 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand. The night kicks off with an electrifying opening number, featuring all of the pros dancing to “The Greatest Show” from “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack, choreographed by Mandy Moore. Also, as a special treat, singer/actress/model Mackenzie Ziegler will perform her hit song, “Wonderful.”

In addition, the cast of the much-anticipated “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors,” which premieres on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 8:00 p.m. EDT, will take the stage and be revealed. The youngest cast ever, featuring 12 celebrity kids and professional junior ballroom dancers, will hit the ballroom floor, sparkle up their wardrobe and break in their dancing shoes as they ready themselves for what will be an unforgettable journey. Each couple will be mentored by one of “Dancing with the Stars’” professional and troupe dancers. The “Juniors” cast will then complete a performance to DNCE’s “Dance.” Additionally, the “Juniors” pros will also perform a dance to “Born Ready” (by Disco Fries featuring Hope Murphy). Both numbers will be choreographed by Mandy Moore.

Each “Dancing with the Stars” couple will prepare a jive, cha cha, foxtrot, salsa or quickstep. At the end of the night, one couple will be eliminated.

Each couple will prepare dances to the following songs (in alphabetical  order):

Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten – Jive – “Shake the Room” by Gamu

Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess – Jive – “Gimme Some Lovin’” by The Spencer Davis Group

Danelle Umstead and Artem Chigvintsev – Foxtrot – “Strong Ones” by Armin van Buuren featuring Cimo Fränkel

DeMarcus Ware and Lindsay Arnold – Cha Cha – “I Like It (Like That)” by The Blackout Allstars

Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe – Foxtrot – “Rewrite the Stars” by Zac Efron & Zendaya

Joe “Grocery Store Joe” Amabile and Jenna Johnson – Quickstep – “Check It Out” by Oh the Larceny

John Schneider and Emma Slater – Foxtrot – “Orange Colored Sky” by Nat “King” Cole

Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl Burke – Salsa – “Tu Sonrisa” by Elvis Crespo

Mary Lou Retton and Sasha Farber – Cha Cha – “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer

Milo Manheim and Witney Carson – Cha Cha – “Good Feeling” by Austin French

Nancy McKeon and Val Chmerkovskiy – Quickstep – “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves

Nikki Glaser and Gleb Savchenko – Salsa – “Tres Deseos” by Gloria Estefan

Tinashe and Brandon Armstrong – Jive – “Yes” by Merry Clayton

For Tuesday’s show, which airs at 8:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. CDT on Sept. 25, the eliminated couple will be determined based on that night’s judges’ scores, along with the previous night’s judges’ scores and viewer votes, along with the results of a live viewer vote during the live broadcast of the show. Fans can vote online during the live broadcast in the Eastern and Central time zones at www.DWTSLiveVote.com. The live viewer vote will open after all of the eligible couples have finished their dances and will remain open for approximately five minutes before the elimination is revealed.

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DWTS Season 27 - Disney Night

DWTS Season 27 - Disney Night #DancingWithTheStars #DWTS

Ariana and Jason are adorable in their role of the opening dance, running around looking for Mickey. Jordan is just… ugh! He sings and dances in the opening dance and I have a major crush on him! His girlfriend is a lucky lady! Ha, ha.

Alexis and Alan – Pocahontas – Just Around the Riverbend  – Wow. Alexis is definitely feeling something for Alan and I wouldn’t surprised if he is too. The video…

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Dancing With The Stars Recap: Who was eliminated from Season 27 in Week 2?

Dancing With The Stars Recap: Who was eliminated from Season 27 in Week 2?

The second week of competition on Season 27 of Dancing With The Stars saw the ballroom fly from New York City to Las Vegas. Seriously. Even the Blue Man Group was there. But sadly, one couple would not make it to another week.

Before the results, we have to talk about Tinashe and Brandon. The couple easily had the best dance of the night, scoring 26 out of 30 for their cha-cha. They were solid…

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2/14/22.

Local Tourist's Erin Umstead traveled to New Zealand from the United States and immersed herself into the music scene. I'm amazed that she was able to work with Joe Sampson (Salad Boys) and Rory Dalley (Ben Woods Group). To me this recalls some of the work of New Zealand artist Tiny Ruins, or Palm Springs from Australia.

This is a lathe-cut release on Joe Sampson's (Christchurch, NZ) label, Oh Yea, Haha. This appears to be a clearinghouse label for many of Sampson's side projects. Excellent. Any fan of Diana Darby, Vashti Bunyan or Jana Horn take notice.

The Local Tourist full length LP will be co-released by Melted Ice Cream (NZ) and Lovers Weekend (US).

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DWTS Season 27 - New York Night

DWTS Season 27 - New York Night #DWTS #DancingWithTheStars

DeMarcus and Lindsay – Fifties vibe New York inspired dance. He’s impressively graceful. He may have briefly stumbled, but I don’t know. Wow. Len was impressed by his footwork. That’s high praise. No criticism. Wow! Go Demarcus and Lindsay!

Judges’ Scores – 24 out of 30

Yay! Mark makes a video appearance! 😀 ❤

Danelle and Artem –Brilliant move on Artem’s part adding her stick to the dance! I…

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DWTS: Season 27 Episode 2 - Recap and Reviews

DWTS: Season 27 Episode 2 - Recap and Reviews #DWTS #Dancingwiththestars #DWTSJuniors #Dancingwiththestarsjuniors

Who’s going to be the first couple to leave the competition? Ooh! A trope dance to the instrumentals for “The Greatest Show!” Well, that’s cool and not. We get to see more performances tonight, but only from the six couples with the lowest combined totals. I like that they get a chance at a second chance, but I kind of want to see the best dancers. I suppose that’s possible. DWTS has surprised…