American pianist Myra Melford. Photo courtesy of Soul Live Project. U.S. jazz pianist Myra Melford will perform in Ho Chi Minh City on August 24. Myra Melford in Black & White will be hosted at Soul Live Project Complex, District 3, at 8 p.m., and will also feature bass player Stomu Takeishi and Rudy Royston. Melford is described by the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper as an "explosive player, a virtuoso who shocks and soothes, and can make the piano stand up and do things it doesn't seem to have been designed for." The concert is described as "a unique night of musical contrast, at once delicate and graceful yet equally dynamic and explosive under the autumn moonlight" by the organizer Soul Live Project. The promoting poster for the event. VIP tickets including a meeting with the artists cost VND600,000 ($25.8). Regular tickets are VND400,000 ($17.2) while student tickets cost VND360,000 ($15.5). Myra Melford in Black & White is another jazz event in the Soul Live … [Read more...] about American jazz pianist to perform in HCMC
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Country folk icon John Prine postpones tour for stent surgery
US singer-songwriter John Prine performs onstage during the 2019 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala in New York . — AFP Photo NEW YORK — Grammy-winning American singer John Prine will reschedule upcoming tour dates after doctors advised him he faced a stroke risk and needed surgery, his family said on Tuesday. "In consultation with his doctors, John has been advised that he has an elevated risk for a stroke. He will have surgery this week to insert a stent which will remedy the issue," read a statement on his Instagram signed by the 72-year-old performer's family and record label. "He looks forward to a full and speedy recovery." A prolific songwriter and often whimsical performer, Prine last month was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has had past surgeries for cancer in his neck and lung. The statement said Prine's eight-date summer concert schedule would be shifted back, with the next date, a July 28 show at Colorado's Red Rocks venue, moved to September … [Read more...] about Country folk icon John Prine postpones tour for stent surgery
Vietcombank and American Express launch Premium Unlimited Cashback Card
Vietcombank and American Express launched the Vietcombank Cashplus Platinum American Express Card. — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietcombank and American Express on Tuesday introduced the Vietcombank Cashplus Platinum American Express Card, offering customers unlimited cash rebates as well as lifestyle benefits. Card holders will get unlimited 1.5 per cent cashback on all purchases, contactless payment and complimentary green fees at nine premium golf clubs across Việt Nam. Thomas William Tobin, head of retail banking group at Vietcombank, said the market has many cashback products, but this one is unique as it offers simple and unlimited cashback on every purchase, anytime, anywhere. Sanjiv Malhotra, Vice President and General Manager of Global Network Services in South East Asia and the South Pacific for American Express, said: “By bringing together the best of Vietcombank, the card will help widen our appeal to another segment of … [Read more...] about Vietcombank and American Express launch Premium Unlimited Cashback Card
Vietjet ticket offer sees prices start at VND 0
The tickets will be available for passengers to purchase during the golden hours from 12:00 to 14:00 (Hanoi time) everyday. The promotional fares, excluding VAT, airport fees and other surcharges, are applied to all domestic routes in Vietnam and Thailand for flights from October 15, 2018 to March 30, 2019 and on international routes for passengers travelling between September 15, 2018 and June 30, 2019. The programme is open from 12:00 to 14:00 every day on www.vietjetair.com (also compatible with smartphones at https://m.vietjetair.com) or at www.facebook.com/vietjetvietnam (just click the “Booking” tab). Payment can be easily made with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, KCP and American Express debit and credit cards as well as with ATM cards issued by 34 Vietnamese banks that have registered for internet banking. On the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) 2019, Vietjet has offered millions of tickets at promotional prices on domestic routes in Vietnam and Thailand as well … [Read more...] about Vietjet ticket offer sees prices start at VND 0
Reactions to the death of Senator John McCain
Below are some of the reactions to his death: U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP “My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!” SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL “In an era filled with cynicism about national unity and public service, John McCain’s life shone as a bright example. He showed us that boundless patriotism and self-sacrifice are not outdated concepts or cliches, but the building blocks of an extraordinary life.” FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND MICHELLE OBAMA “Few of us have been tested the way John once was, or required to show the kind of courage that he did. But all of us can aspire to the courage to put the greater good above our own. At John’s best, he showed us what that means. And for that, we are all in his debt. Michelle and I send our most heartfelt condolences to Cindy and their family.” FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH “Some lives are so … [Read more...] about Reactions to the death of Senator John McCain