Attention Northeast: Spend Valentine’s Weekend With Angel Taylor

By R Life, posted Feb 12th 2010 at 4:07PM

Angel Taylor, a break out artist under the umbrella of Columbia Records, kicked off her current tour February 4^th in Seattle.  The internet is buzzing with raving reviews from the performances since and without any further ado, I have a message for the Northeast:  Clear your schedules for this weekend or be forever disappointed in yourself. Angel will be hitting New York Saturday the 13^th, Boston on the 14^th, and D.C. on the 15^th.  Not only are these concerts free and open to the public at the respective Renaissance Hotels, but this girl can belt out a note or two about love…if you’re picking up what I’m putting down, you’ll pencil Angel Taylor into your Valentine’s Day weekend.

Dates & Locations:

2/13 in NYC @ Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel

2/14 in Boston @ Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

2/15 in Washington DC @ Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel

Here’s a clip of her “unplugged” performance at The Stanford Court Renaissance Hotel in San Francisco:

See all tour dates here.

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Thank You!

By R Life, posted Nov 13th 2009 at 9:08PM

Renaissance New York Hotel 57 hosted a private event for our top group customers and Maya Azucena Band brought the house down with her soulful performance. For more information on this Grammy winning artist who has shared the stage with Roberta Flack, Joss Stone, Platinum Pied Pipers, and John Legend among others, check out her myspace page. She’s one of many hidden gems that Renaissance seeks from time to time to share with you, our guests.

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Zagat Goes Mobile

By R Life, posted Oct 30th 2009 at 11:41PM

Foodies rejoice! Get the new Zagat app for the iPhone ($9.99) and you’ll always find that perfect restaurant around the corner from wherever you are.

But cooler yet is Zagat’s FREE app on Google’s Android operating system available on the newest smart phones that practically gives you “X-ray” vision. View the video above to see how it works!

BTW, the Blue Ribbon Sushi Restaurant shown in the video …

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Just Spotted: Real Housewives of New York!

By R Life, posted Oct 15th 2009 at 12:45AM

The Real Housewives of New York were back in action Wednesday night for an event inside the OPIA Lounge at Renaissance Hotel 57. Pictured: Jill Zarin, Mick Rock, Kelly Bensimon. Photo courtesy of Nick McGlynn – www.randomnightout.com

Details and more photos at guestofaguest.com

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Mr Hudson Rooftop Concert

By R Life, posted Oct 10th 2009 at 11:02PM

Here’s more live concert footage on the rooftop of Renaissance New York Hotel 57 with the stunning Chrysler Building as a backdrop at the September 17th Renaissance New York/Paris launch party. See for yourself why the police almost shut down the party according to NME music blog.

“People came out on to balconies and roof terraces around the block and started waving and dancing along. The lighting man started using the lights as searchlights, felt like some Batman behaviour. This was a once in a lifetime party,” he (Mr Hudson) said of the New York Fashion Week show at the Renaissance Hotel.

“The police turned up halfway through the set. The actual police, not the band – though I believe Sting lives nearby. Someone must’ve complained so they repeatedly ordered our soundman Pete to turn the system off, but being an original gangster he just shook his head and turned it up! Thanks Pete. I owe you one.”

For the uninitiated, allow us to introduce you to Mr. Hudson, nee Benjamin Hudson McIldowie. Mr Hudson, is an English R&B pop artist who recently signed to music producer Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. His second studio album, Straight No Chaser, released in London with the hit single Supernova, the song behind our relaunch video. Check out his official site for more information. Check back with RLife for more information about his upcoming world tour and access to VIP events at Renaissance Hotels (or RenHotels.com for short).

He has listed various influences, most notably Chet Baker, David Bowie, The Police, Andre 3000, Marvin Gaye, The Specials, billie Holiday, Rosster, Ella Fizgerald and Dizzee Rascal. Buy the songs on iTunes:

He even has fancy kicks designed by Kanye for LV and a spread in GQ

More live rooftop concert videos in “Read More”

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Paris Answers The City That Never Sleeps

By R Life, posted Sep 17th 2009 at 11:53PM

You can’t be at two parties at once – trust us, we’ve tried.

But we did see the next best thing: a live stream of the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe’s fabulous launch party, beamed right into the Renaissance New York Hotel 57’s own simultaneous soirée.

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