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Boston Globe
29 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Chaparelle bring their buzzy brand of ‘Western Pleasure' to Mass.
Advertisement 'There were maybe 400 people at our little tent at Newport,' he said. 'Everywhere we'd go it was like: Where do these people come from? We don't have any music out. It kind of shows that internet metrics and all that stuff doesn't accurately portray what the public feels about a band.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Woods and Day are romantic partners as well as musical ones, and both relationships came about more or less simultaneously. Each had an established solo career, and it was one of Woods's records that brought them together. 'He came out with a record in 2021 called 'Wimberley,'' Day recalled. 'I was on tour at the time. I remember being in the tour van and we had 'Wimberley' on and everyone was like, 'Man, you and that Jesse Woods would sound really good singing together.'' Advertisement So she reached out to him to gauge his interest in collaborating: 'I had no idea what his background was, where he lived, if he was alive or dead,' Day said. They managed to connect and decided to get together for a writing session, which produced some 'weird experimental music,' Woods said. But it also sparked their relationship; as Day put it, 'That first writing session was the origin story for our love story.' Serious talk about collaborating came a few months later. 'That's when we started talking a lot about blood harmony and country music and George [Jones] and Tammy [Wynette] and Gram [Parsons] and Emmylou [Harris] and started to just listen to a lot of that music together,' Woods said. With Chaparelle's direction established, the pair invited producer and multi-instrumentalist Beau Bedford to join the collaboration, intending to add a third voice to the proceedings — what Woods calls a 'tiebreaker.' It was hard to write music as a couple, explained Day. 'It's deeply personal; it was also very early on in our relationship,' she said. 'You're trying to lay the groundwork of a relationship, how you communicate to one another, then you add in the music and the creative element. It's just a very vulnerable environment to put yourself in.' With Bedford on board, the three wrote half of what would become their debut record in four days. 'That first week, we just really knew we were onto something,' Woods recalled. They started booking a few dates so they could try out the songs live and see what the dynamic of the three of them playing with a rhythm section would be like. The response to those shows was great, Woods said, even though he noted that people weren't sure exactly what Chaparelle was. Advertisement 'Is this a duet? Is this a three-piece band? Is this a band? Is Zella the lead? And we were like, 'We don't need to make that decision,'' he said. From the beginning, added Woods, their intent was to put on a show, and their live appearances demonstrate that in spades, particularly in the interplay between the pair — Woods manning the stage like a tall drink of water, Day prowling around him, oozing sexuality. 'Zella has this superpower on stage,' her partner observes. 'A lot of Western music or Americana music is very shoegaze-y. We want to get people moving, we want to just give it on stage.' When they went into the recording studio to make their debut record — 'Western Pleasure,' which came out this spring — they were going for what Woods labelled a classic sound with modern fidelity. As Day put it, 'we're just trying to make classic American music that, yes, is rooted in country, but also a little bit of everything.' For all that, 'Western Pleasures' certainly represents as country; that 'classic sound with modern fidelity,' as well as its genre fluidity, reminds at times of what the Mavericks have so famously accomplished with their music. The record's lone cover, a smoldering, Phil Spector-esque reinvention of Whitney Houston's ' Advertisement Said Day, 'I think that's the attitude, you know? We really did distill what our characters are on this album and how we were going to speak to each other and about each other, and for it to never be too serious, always a little longing, maybe sometimes a little funny, a little tongue in cheek, but rooted in poetry.' CHAPARELLE At Levitate Backyard, 1871 Ocean St., Marshfield, June 21, 8 p.m. At Green River Music Festival, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield, June 22, 12:45 p.m. Stuart Munro can be reached as
Perth Now
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Reason behind accounting ‘mistakes'
Guy Sebastian's former manager 'made mistakes' in accounting towards the end of the pair's tumultuous relationship because his mother had become ill, the period marking the 'hardest time in (his) life'. Titus Emanuel Day is standing trial for allegedly embezzling $640,000 of Mr Sebastian's royalties and performance fees, including the alleged failure to remit $187,000 to Mr Sebastian for performance fees as a support act for Swift on her 2013 Red tour of Australia and other corporate gigs and performances. Mr Day has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of embezzlement as a clerk or servant and one count of attempting to dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception. He has denied doing anything fraudulent or dishonest. Mr Day took the stand to give evidence-in-chief on Friday, telling the court how issues had begun to 'creep in' to his management company, 6 Degrees, as a result of pressure sparked by his mother's declining health around 2016. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 4, 2025. Titus Day (C) arrives at the Downing Centre Court on Wednesday. Guy Sebastianí•s former manager Titus Day is standing trial on allegations he embezzled money from the pop star. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire - 05 JUNE 2025: Guy Sebastian leaves the Downing Centre in Sydney. Christian Gilles / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia He told the court his mother was diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's dementia around 2015. By the time she came to live with he and his family in 2016 she was so ill she was in a 'zombie state', prompting his wife, Courtney, to effectively step aside from her work at the company to care for his mother. The court was told his wife played a 'critical' role at 6 Degrees, with her duties ranging across creative work such as video clips, music production, songwriting production and dealing with record labels: when she left, Mr Day had to 'pick up all the slack' and delegate work to other staff. Another high level employee also had to step aside to care for Mr Day's mother at one point. 'Personally this was probably the hardest time in my life,' Mr Day told the court. He said all of his clients 'suffered' as a result, and that he'd made some accounting 'mistakes' during this period and could no longer be with clients on tours. 'Because my attention was taken away, but also spread thin, it affected all my clients - all my clients suffered,' Mr Day told the court. 'My accounting slipped, I wasn't able to send statements or invoices…I made mistakes in transactions and banking descriptions.' He spoke of one example where he accidentally paid Mr Sebastian money from another of his clients, Nigerian-Australian singer Timomatic, and then paid Timomatic money from Mr Sebastian. Titus Day told the court issues began to 'creep in' to his management company, 6 Degrees, as a result of pressure sparked by his mother's declining health. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia '(I) made a lot of mistakes on banking descriptions…a lot of issues started to creep into the company because of the pressure,' Mr Day said. Mr Day's barrister, Thomas Woods, earlier told the court that there would be 'no dispute' that on some occasions his client should have transferred money onto Mr Sebastian 'but did not'. 'For many of the charges, the real question is not going to be whether my client failed to transfer the money to Sebastian but whether his failure to do that was criminal,' Mr Woods said. The former manager's evidence-in-chief regarding the 'mistakes' mentioned on Friday is expected to continue next week. Mr Day has denied doing anything fraudulent or dishonest. In terms of business growth, Mr Day told the court 2016 was the company's busiest and most successful time, having taken on a range of clients across music, sports and media. He said it was an 'extremely busy' time and he was personally receiving more than 300 emails per day, acknowledging he had 'a lot less' time to devote to Mr Sebastian as opposed to the early years of their agreement. Guy Sebastian arrives at the Downing Centre Court. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia The 'really big shift' in the pair's relationship Mr Sebastian moved over to Mr Day's management company 6 Degrees three years after winning Australian Idol, having worked with him previously at Mr Day's former agency, 22 Management. No formal agreement was signed, but the court was told their agreement was based on Mr Sebastian's former arrangement with 22 Management. The Battle Scars singer, who was once so close with Mr Day he considered them to be a 'a family of sorts', earlier claimed he'd sent several emails to Mr Day around 2016 over concerns with their relationship, telling the court there was a 'really big shift' between them around that time. In particular Mr Sebastian claimed documents, statements and invoices 'were not being sent anymore'. 'That side of it and then some cultural issues that were happening as well and just a general shift in the service I was being provided,' Mr Sebastian previously told the court. 'I understand (6 Degrees) were getting busier as a company and that the list of clients had grown … that was starting to have some real ramifications on my business and personally as well. 'I was trying really hard to remedy these issues.' Mr Sebastian told Mr Day that he was leaving his management in 2017, the court was previously told. Mr Sebastian launched Federal Court proceedings against Mr Day the following year. He in turn filed a counterclaim.
India Gazette
2 hours ago
- Health
- India Gazette
"Yoga for One Earth, One Health," reminds us of connect between ours and planet's health, says Saima Wazed
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia spoke about this year's theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' reminds us of the deep connection between our well-being and the health of our planet, in her remarks. Wazed in her remarks noted that the International Day of Yoga, marked annually on 21 June, celebrates this timeless practice that nurtures body and soul. The International Day for Yoga was first proposed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Recognizing yoga's universal appeal, he suggested the Summer Solstice - 21 June - as a symbolic date. With 177 UN member states co-sponsoring the resolution, the proposal received overwhelming support, and the Day was first celebrated in 2015, starting a global wellness movement. Wazed in her remarks said, 'Yoga is more than just physical exercise. It is a journey towards inner peace and harmony, and teaches us to listen to our bodies and to live mindfully. As we practice yoga, we become more aware of our surroundings, and more attunes to the rhythm of nature.' She added, 'In a world facing environmental challenges, yoga offers a path to sustainability by encouraging us to live simply, consume mindfully, and respect the natural world. In embracing yoga, we can reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to a healthier planet.' Saima Wazed noted that when we care for the Earth, we care for ourselves. Clean air, pure water, and fertile soil are essential for our well-being. Yoga encourages us to protect these vital resources and ensure a thriving planet for future generations. Highlighting the benefits of Yoga and they are well-documented, Wazed said, 'Studies have shown that 77 per cent of people report feeling physically stronger after practicing yoga regularly. 82 per cent of patients with chronic inflammation experienced a nearly 50 per cent reduction in inflammation after just six weeks of daily yoga. Yoga can also help mental health. A study by Harvard Medical School found that 60 per cent of participants with depression experienced a significant reduction in symptoms after practicing yoga twice a week for eight weeks.' On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, she gave a call for people to remember that every breath is a gift from nature, and every moment of mindfulness is a step towards a healthier future. 'Let us create a world of health and harmony, of mind, body and planet', Wazed said. (ANI)
Scotsman
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Scotsman
Cammy Day accused of 'drunken tirade' that left fellow Labour councillor in tears
Former council leader Cammy Day has been accused of subjecting a fellow Labour councillor to a 'drunken tirade' at a Christmas party that left her in tears. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Councillor Katrina Faccenda said she '[does] not welcome' Cllr Day's return to the party's group, as Edinburgh Council agreed steps to address the council's 'culture of hospitality' – including drinking events on city property – and to improve the process of handling complaints against councillors. These were part of the recommendations from an independent report into the city's handling of misconduct allegations against Cllr Day, who attended the meeting remotely. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cammy Day has been cleared by police of inappropriate behaviour | TSPL Cllr Faccenda said: 'I have been subjected to a drunken tirade by Councillor Day that actually forced me to leave a Christmas party in tears.' She also said that issues in the party had led her to sleepless nights, and that she had considered not attending Thursday's full council meeting due to Cllr Day's possible presence. Cllr Day resigned as council leader in December last year over allegations that he had sent unwanted inappropriate messages to two Ukrainian refugees. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He was also administratively suspended by the Labour Party, pending an investigation. The council agreed to hold an investigation into the city's handling of misconduct complaints against him and other councillors and commissioned former Scottish information commissioner Kevin Dunion to carry it out. Mr Dunion's report, debated by councillors on Thursday, found that the city had 'inadequately' handled complaints into Cllr Day's behaviour. It further suggested that the council's 'culture of hospitality' – including drinking events on city property – needed to be addressed. Councillors have agreed to take action on recommendations made by the Dunion Report, including reforms to the city's whistleblowing system and improving safeguarding in the council. Cllr Day was recently readmitted to the Labour Party and the council's Labour group after a police investigation cleared him of criminal wrongdoing. And an investigation by Labour cleared him to return to the party. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad SNP group leader Simita Kumar said the report revealed a 'deeply troubling catalogue of allegations against Councillor Day'. 'The report references several instances and a number of individuals over a significant period of time,' she said. 'I am appalled to read the complainant's disclosures were dismissed as gossip. 'While councillor Day's actions may not have crossed a criminal threshold, his conduct is not compatible with the standards expected of us.' And she said the decision to readmit Cllr Day to the Labour Party was 'rushed and reckless', adding: 'This is a Labour group that have abandoned their moral compass.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Earlier in the meeting, council leader Jane Meagher strongly affirmed that she welcomed the findings of the Dunion Report, which investigated the handling of reports against Cllr Day. SNP group leader Simita Kumar asked Cllr Meagher if she'd seen the full contents of the report. Cllr Meagher replied: 'As you know, as council leader, I take all complaints seriously. The party investigates all complaints in line with their rules and procedures. 'These investigations are done by specially trained staff in the party's governance and legal units. Quite rightly, I am not privy to any details of the Labour Party's deliberations. 'I do know that, after an investigation by the Labour Party, Cllr Day's administrative suspension has been lifted, and no conditions were attached. I look forward to working with Cammy again.'
Edinburgh Reporter
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Edinburgh Reporter
Report on former council leader Cammy Day approved
Former council leader Cammy Day has been accused of subjecting a fellow Labour councillor to a 'drunken tirade' at a Christmas party that left her in tears. Councillor Katrina Faccenda spoke out to say that she '[does] not welcome' Cllr Day's return into the party's group as Edinburgh Council agreed steps to address the council's 'culture of hospitality' – including drinking events on city property – and to improve the process of handling complaints against councillors. They were part of the recommendations from an independent report into the city's handling of misconduct allegations against Cllr Day. Directly addressed Councillor Day – who attended the meeting remotely – Cllr Faccenda said: 'I have been subjected to a drunken tirade by Councillor Day that actually forced me to leave a Christmas party in tears.' She also said that issues in the party had led her to sleepless nights, and that she had considered not attending Thursday's full council meeting due to Day's possible presence. Cllr Day resigned as council leader in December last year over allegations that he had sent unwanted inappropriate images to, and harassed, two Ukrainian refugees. He was administratively suspended by the Labour Party soon after, pending an investigation. The council agreed to hold an investigation into the city's handling of misconduct complaints against him and other councillors. It was debated by councillors on Thursday, and found that the city had 'inadequately' handled complaints into his behaviour. It further suggested that the council's 'culture of hospitality' – including drinking events on city property – needed to be addressed. Councillors have agreed to take action on recommendations made by the Dunion Report, including reforms to the city's whistleblowing system and improving safeguarding in the council. They also noted issues with the city's process for staff to complain against councillors, which can see complainants cross-examined in a Standards Committee meeting by the councillor they are making accusations against. Further, they agreed to request that dedicated safeguarding staff are placed in the City Chambers, to support complaints made by staff there. Cllr Day was recently readmitted to the Labour Party and the council's Labour group after a police investigation cleared him of criminal wrongdoing. And an investigation by Labour cleared him to be returned to the party, with recent press reports suggesting he may be appointed the convener of a council committee. SNP Cllr Simita Kumar said the report revealed a 'deeply troubling catalogue of allegations against Councillor Day'. 'The report references several instances and a number of individuals over a significant period of time,' she said. 'I am appalled to read the complainant's disclosures were dismissed as gossip. 'While councillor Day's actions may not have crossed a criminal threshold, his conduct is not compatible with the standards expected of us.' And she said the decision to readmit Cllr day to the Labour Party was 'rushed and reckless', adding: 'This is a Labour group that have abandoned their moral compass.' Earlier in the meeting, council leader Jane Meagher strongly affirmed that she welcomed the findings of the Dunion Report, which investigated the handling of reports against Cllr Day. SNP group leader Simita Kumar asked Cllr Meagher if she'd seen the full contents of the report. Cllr Meagher replied: 'As you know, as council leader, I take all complaints seriously. The party investigates all complaints in line with their rules and procedures. 'These investigations are done by specially trained staff in the party's governance and legal units. 'Quite rightly, I am not privy to any details of the Labour Party's deliberations. 'I do know that, after an investigation by the Labour Party, Cllr Day's administrative suspension has been lifted, and no conditions were attached. 'I look forward to working with Cammy again.' Cllr Kumar also asked: 'Cllr Day has been readmitted to the Labour group. Can the council leader tell us what steps she has taken to assure herself that Cllr Day is fit to sit as an elected representative?' Cllr Meagher replied: 'In response, I would like to draw back a little, and remind ourselves about the purpose of the Dunion Report. 'The purpose was not to reinvestigate any allegations, in this case against Cllr Day, but indeed about any elected member. 'It seems to me, in terms of double jeopardy, that it is morally, ethically, and possibly legally wrong to try somebody twice. 'In terms of the Dunion report, and my own commitment to supporting and working through, and enacting the recommendations in the report, then that will be my aim, rather than looking at what has already been dealt with by the police, by the Standards Commission, and the Labour Party itself. 'In terms of the Labour Party, it fully investigated any complaints about Cllr Day, he has been readmitted to the Labour Party without any conditions, therefore he is a councillor member of the Labour party, and therefore of the Labour group. Thank you.' Cllr Faccenda closed her speech by saying she would not back away from the Labour Party, and said she 'looked forward to hearing from [Cllr Day's] lawyers'. Earlier in the meeting, independent councillor and former Labour member Ross McKenzie challenged the party's whip, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson, over a Facebook post in support of Cllr Day. Fighting for time with the Lord Provost, Cllr McKenzie asked Cllr Jenkinson about a post he made after the publication of the Dunion Report, which referred to the investigations into Cllr Day as a 'political hatchet job'. Cllr Jenkinson did not look at Cllr McKenzie as he was challenged, instead staring directly ahead. Conservative councillor Phil Doggart said senior officers had 'failed in their duty' in handling complaints made against Cllr Day. He continued to address councillors: 'All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. We [councillors] are responsible for the conduct of this organisation.' By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
