Boston, MA – May 27, 2022 – Bernadette Yao, Boston-based musician and former ZOOM (WGBH/PBS) cast member, released today a new single called “Shine Your Light” in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. Her new song is a letter of love and light to Asian Americans and all who are struggling, and a reminder to all of us of our strength and light through her happy pop vibe single. You can listen to “Shine Your Light” on most streaming services Spotify, Apple Music, etc., or download the single on Bandcamp.
Read More: Cast Reunion – ZOOM PBS-TV Show – Bernadette Yao, Joe Shrand, Kenny Pires, Maura Mullaney, Nancy Walker signing autographs, offering Photo Ops, selling limited edition merchandise and collectibles at the Collectibles Extravaganza Independence Weekend Show and Sale, July 1-3, 2022, Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, MA.
Bernadette is best remembered as the first Asian American TV cast member on ZOOM, and best known for her signature “arm thing” on the show. Now a practicing energy/sound healer and active singer/songwriter, Bernadette’s mission is to help people tap into their true creative power by awakening their inner light and brilliant essence that lies within every one of us.
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month this May, “Shine Your Light” is an upbeat, joyful pop tune dedicated to all Asian Americans and Asian-identifying folks. The intention behind this song was to help shift our moods from fear to love, and remind us all of our light through singing and dancing. “I originally wrote ‘Shine Your Light’ just two months after the tragic Atlanta Spa shooting in 2021,” Bernadette Yao shared, “which took the lives of 6 Asian women. During these challenging times of racial and political division, and an ongoing pandemic, I hope this song can be an antidote to racial trauma by reminding us all to love ourselves.”
‘Shine Your Light’ has emerged as a song of resistance to racism, ableism, and classism to remind us all to be in our joy and embrace what makes us unique and brilliant. The recording was produced by Leon Mobley, percussionist (Ben Harper, Nas, Damian Marley), who is also a fellow ZOOM cast member. Playing percussion on the song, Leon added back up singers & musicians including Chris Joyner (keyboard), Yukiko Matsuyama (koto), Rebecca Schlappich Charles (violin), and Scotty Mearig (bass guitar). With my vocal arrangements, we added back up singers: my friend and singer/songwriter, Lisa Doscher, my daughter, Christine McEachern, Leon Mobley, Keith Batlin, and Samir Moussa. Mixed and Mastered at CGS Productions by Keith Jones. Cover Art by Danielle Mailer.
About this event
Collectibles Extravaganza Independence Weekend Show and Sale, July 1-3, 2022, returns to Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, MA.
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE TOYS – COMIC BOOKS – ACTION FIGURES – FUNKO POPS – ART – VINTAGE VINYL RECORDS – BOOKS – COLLECTIBLES – MAGAZINES – MEMORABILIA – VIDEO GAMES – STAR WARS – G.I. JOE – TRANSFORMERS – GHOSTBUSTERS – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – POKEMON – MY LITTLE PONY – DC COMICS – BATMAN – SUPERMAN – WONDER WOMAN – TEEN TITANS – MARVEL UNIVERSE – AVENGERS – SPIDER-MAN – SPORTS & NON SPORTS GAME & TRADING CARDS – CARD GAMES – DR. STRANGE – DIECAST VEHICLES – TONKA – HOT WHEELS – MATCHBOX – NASCAR – MONSTERS – SCI-FI – FANTASY – HORROR – EPHEMERA – FIGURINES – LIMITED EDITIONS – POSTERS – GRAPHIC NOVELS and lots more
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Daily and weekend passes available while supply lasts.
Cast Reunion – ZOOM PBS-TV show – Bernadette Yao, Joe Shrand, Kenny Pires, Maura Mullaney, Nancy Walker
Concert after-parties included in admission:
Friday July 1st – 8:00 – 10:30 pm – COSPLAY KARAOKE with Cowboy Mach Bell (Joe Perry Project) and Chelsea Brickham (Actress, Model, Designer, Cosplayer)
Saturday July 2nd – 8:00 – 10:00 pm – SAL BAGLIO ROCKHOUSE (The Stompers, Amplifier Heads), Opening Act Charlie Farren!
Cosplay activities, photo ops, panels and presentations all weekend.
Friday July 1, vendors and artists will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 3:00 pm.
Saturday July 2, vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am.
Sunday July 3, vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am
Hotel rooms are available for only $99 + tax per night. Call the Hotel and ask specifically for the Collectibles Show group when you call 978-263-8701 to reserve your room. Each night of Hotel reserved using the code ComicCon when reserving directly with the Hotel will receive ONE Free Weekend General admission.
Guaranteed Not Boring and FREE PARKING
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