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Wynton Marsalis to Headline the 30th Annual McTell Festival

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The 30th Blind Willie McTell Music Festival lineup has been confirmed with Wynton Marsalis and his septet headlining on September 7, 2024, in Thomson, Georgia.

Augusta-Richmond, Georgia May 6, 2024 (Issuewire.com) – The lineup for this year’s 30th Anniversary Blind Willie McTell Music Festival has been finalized. The event, featuring an all-day showcase of exceptional American roots music, will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Thomson, Georgia. In celebration of this significant milestone, we are thrilled to announce Wynton Marsalis and his septet as the headliners for this year.

McTell Fest is an annual event that pays tribute to Thomson’s Blind Willie McTell, a groundbreaking guitarist, songwriter, and iconic performer in the early 20th century. Born in the rural outskirts south of Thomson, McTell’s exceptional talent in early American music remains unparalleled. His legacy endures as a gifted songwriter and master of the 12-string guitar, influencing various genres of American roots music. From Piedmont Blues to Gospel and Tin Pan Alley, McTell’s musical repertoire showcased his diverse abilities across multiple styles.

Along with Marsalis as the headliner, this year’s roster includes from Austin Texas, Shinyribs, Lafayette Louisiana’s, The Revelers, and the return of two of our most popular performers, Atlanta’s Blair Crimmins and the Hookers and, from New York, guitarist Jerron Paxton.

Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and a leading advocate of American culture. He presently serves as Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School, and President of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1961, he is the son of jazz pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis, Jr.

Visit https://wyntonmarsalis.org/about/bio for more details on Marsalis’ life and career.

He annually tours world-wide and will bring the Septet to McTell Fest. This ensemble will include Thomson’s own Chris Crenshaw on trombone. Crenshaw has been with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since 2006.

Additional details on the musicians included in this year’s roster….

Shinyribs defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots-rock. The Austin-based nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece) supergroup is led by Kevin Russell, the charismatic former front man of longtime Austin band The Gourds. Russell never falls short of creating a cinematic experience with on-stage antics backed by Austin’s finest ensemble.

McTell Fest has had a great history of presenting Cajun music; the Red Stick Ramblers and the Pine Leaf Boys come to mind. The category is represented this year by The Revelers, headquartered in Lafayette LA, and dedicated to the holy trinity of Cajun Culture…. hot music, all-night dancing, and great food! Some of the band members are no stranger to McTell Fest, and this Grammy-nominated combo comes as close to a Louisiana/Cajun/Zydeco/swamp rock supergroup as you will find.

Blair Crimmins and The Hookers, who will open our show, are making their second appearance at McTell Fest. Crimmins and his band offer an incredible blast of high energy Ragtime and Dixieland music, filtered through a lens of Crimmins originals and rollicking covers from the early 20th century.

Smithsonian Folkways artist Jerron Paxton is making his third trip to McTell Fest and is an absolute audience favorite. A multi-instrumentalist and great vocalist, Paxton’s style draws from blues and jazz music from the early 20th Century. Paxton, an “old soul ” at the tender age of 35, does it all….playing guitar, banjo, piano and violin, and probably some other instruments not listed, all with great humor and stage presence. We are happy to bring him back to play solo in the country blues tradition of McTell.

In addition to Saturday’s great lineup, the Thomson-McDuffie County Convention & Visitors Bureau will again be hosting a FREE Kick off Concert in downtown Thomson on Friday, September 6, featuring blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood and his band. This show jump starts a great weekend of incredible music in Thomson. The show will be held on Railroad Street outside of the Thomson Depot from 7-10 pm.

Tickets will be on sale June 15, 2024 at www.blindwillie.com. Prices for tickets are $40 advance, and $50 on the day of. There is no charge for children, ages 12 and under. Great regional food will again be featured along the food court. Gates open at 11 in the morning, with music beginning at noon.

Organizers of the festival, the Activities Council of Thomson (ACT) are a non-profit organization founded in 1974. ACT was formed to foster education, appreciation, and promotion of American arts, particularly those that draw from Southern history, culture and the American experience. To this end, its primary purpose over the past two decades has been to expose this area of Georgia to styles of music and musicians that, without our effort, would pass us by. Visit us at www.blindwillie.com.

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StockNews.AI Secures Strategic Investment from Jason Calacanis’s Launch Fund

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StockNews.AI, a leading AI-powered financial content platform, has secured investment from Jason Calacanis’s Launch Fund. The platform uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze real-time financial articles and announcements, helping investors save time and make better decisions.

United States, 18th Oct 2024 – StockNews.AI, an AI-powered financial content platform, today announced that it has secured a strategic investment from the Launch Fund, founded by renowned angel investor Jason Calacanis. This funding will bolster the company’s mission to revolutionize how investors consume financial information, leveraging cutting-edge AI to deliver faster, more accurate insights.

AI Analyst That Reads News Faster Than Humans

StockNews.AI uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze financial reports, news articles, and stock market data significantly faster than human analysts. This enables investors to stay ahead of market trends, identifying critical insights in real-time.

Unlike traditional platforms that overwhelm users with information, StockNews.AI has been designed with AI-first and best design principles, offering a competitive edge by saving users countless hours of manual research while improving decision-making processes. “Our goal was to transition StockNews.AI into an AI-powered financial tool that seamlessly integrates complex data with an intuitive experience,” said Yingchia Liu, Head of Design

The platform’s newly redesigned news and event feed highlights essential data while explaining the reasoning behind the AI’s conclusions, helping users make more informed decisions. Since its launch, the new design has attracted significant interest from companies seeking to leverage StockNews.AI’s enhanced capabilities.

Through continuous model finetuning, StockNews.AI has achieved a 70%+ win rate, outperforming generic LLM models. This strong track record demonstrates the platform’s ability to consistently help users achieve superior results, positioning StockNews.AI as an essential tool for investors. Furthermore, the AI’s accuracy and power are expected to improve over time.

Launch Fund’s Investment

The Launch Fund investment marks a major milestone for StockNews.AI.  The investment reflects strong confidence in the platform’s disruptive potential and its mission to transform financial content analysis through AI.

Looking Ahead

With this new funding, StockNews.AI plans to further expand its AI capabilities and explore strategic partnerships with financial platforms and brokerages. This will make the platform even more accessible to investors worldwide.

For those seeking to save time, reduce information overload, and enhance their investment decision-making, StockNews.AI offers a game-changing solution. By leveraging AI to quickly and accurately analyze financial content, the platform delivers relevant, actionable insights precisely when they are needed.

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GRIT Project Unveils Revolutionary De-Fi Ecosystem for Maximum Profitability

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The GRIT Project, an innovative leader in financial technology and blockchain, proudly announces its latest advancements aimed at maximizing community benefits through the synergy of perseverance and passion. With a comprehensive decentralized finance (De-Fi) ecosystem, GRIT is poised to transform how users engage with digital assets and financial services.

Empowering Users with De-Fi Opportunities

At the core of the GRIT Project lies a commitment to providing exceptional De-Fi opportunities. The platform offers a range of financial services that are both decentralized and highly rewarding for participants. Through staking, yield farming, and liquidity mining, GRIT ensures that every user has access to lucrative financial tools that drive engagement and growth within the ecosystem. The daily return on investment (ROI) ranges from 1.0% to 2.2%, depending on the level of accumulation staking achieved by users.

Introducing G-TOKEN: The Backbone of GRIT

Central to the GRIT ecosystem is the G-TOKEN, a versatile digital asset that facilitates transactions and rewards within the platform. G-TOKEN holders benefit from exclusive access to various financial products and services, including reduced transaction fees, enhanced staking rewards, and voting rights on key governance decisions. The tokenomics model ensures that the value of G-TOKEN is intrinsically linked to the success and expansion of the GRIT ecosystem. The initial supply of G-TOKEN is capped at 100 million tokens, with a starting price of $0.01 per token.

Community-Centric Approach

The GRIT Project prides itself on its community-centric approach. By actively involving users in governance and decision-making processes, GRIT fosters a sense of ownership and participation among its members. Regular community events, competitions, and reward programs further incentivize engagement and loyalty, creating a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem. The project’s roadmap includes significant milestones such as the soft opening in July 2024 and a grand opening event in Dubai in November 2024.

Security and Transparency

In an industry where security and transparency are paramount, the GRIT Project stands out with its rigorous security protocols and commitment to transparency. All transactions within the ecosystem are secured by cutting-edge blockchain technology, ensuring that user assets are protected against potential threats. Additionally, GRIT maintains full transparency by providing regular updates and detailed reports on platform performance and developments.

Join the GRIT Revolution

As the GRIT Project continues to innovate and expand, it invites crypto enthusiasts, investors, and De-Fi users to join its revolutionary journey. By participating in the GRIT ecosystem, users can unlock new financial opportunities, contribute to the growth of a robust community, and enjoy the benefits of a secure and transparent De-Fi platform. Join now to be part of this groundbreaking initiative.

For more information about the GRIT Project and to join the community, visit https://www.GRITDeFi.com

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A New Era of Sustainable Energy Trading Led by Solar photovoltaic SPUSDT

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As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, the adoption of clean energy has become a central goal in national energy policies. Against this backdrop, the emergence of blockchain technology has brought unprecedented changes to the energy trading market, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Blockchain’s decentralized, transparent, and secure nature has significantly advanced the development of this market. The SPUSDT platform leverages the combination of blockchain technology and the USDT stablecoin to usher in a new era of sustainable energy trading.

In recent years, blockchain technology has gradually expanded from the financial sector into other industries, with the energy sector benefiting greatly. Traditional energy markets often rely on centralized trading models, where power producers and consumers must transact through intermediaries, which increases costs and reduces efficiency. Blockchain technology simplifies or eliminates these intermediaries through decentralized distributed ledgers, empowering market participants to engage in peer-to-peer transactions. In this context, the launch of the SPUSDT platform represents a deep integration of blockchain and energy, bringing innovative solutions to the renewable energy market.

How Blockchain Transforms Renewable Energy Trading

The most significant change blockchain brings to renewable energy trading is its transparency and immutability. Through blockchain technology, the SPUSDT platform ensures that all energy transactions are recorded on-chain, and this data is publicly transparent, allowing any user to review transaction records. This transparency not only enhances trust in the market but also reduces fraudulent activities. In traditional energy trading, information asymmetry has long plagued the market, with trust issues between producers and consumers leading to inefficient transactions. With blockchain, SPUSDT guarantees that all transaction information is made public, safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.

In addition to transparency, blockchain’s decentralized nature opens up new possibilities for the renewable energy market. Traditional power markets are dominated by large power companies, with complex and costly trading processes. For small and medium-sized energy producers, especially households and small businesses that install solar panels, entering the market has been challenging. However, through the SPUSDT platform, blockchain’s decentralized architecture enables any energy producer to easily access the market and directly connect with consumers. Whether it’s household users selling excess solar power or businesses purchasing clean energy, SPUSDT provides a convenient and efficient trading channel. This decentralized trading model not only lowers transaction costs but also increases market liquidity and participation.

Smart Contracts Enable Automated Trading

Another major advantage of blockchain is the application of smart contract technology, which ensures the automation of energy trading. In traditional energy transactions, the process is often cumbersome, involving multiple parties in negotiations, contract signing, payment, and settlement. Through the SPUSDT platform, smart contracts automatically execute the trading process. Once the conditions of a transaction are met, the smart contract finalizes the settlement without human intervention. For example, when a solar energy producer sells electricity through the SPUSDT platform, the smart contract automatically adjusts the transaction price based on real-time electricity generation and preset conditions, and releases the payment as soon as the electricity is delivered. This automated process reduces transaction complexity and improves security and efficiency.

The application of smart contracts also eliminates trust issues in transactions. By relying on pre-programmed smart contracts, both parties can trust the blockchain code to execute the transaction, reducing the risk of human manipulation. For instance, if the energy producer fails to deliver the agreed-upon electricity on time, the smart contract automatically adjusts the transaction outcome, ensuring the consumer’s rights are protected. This trustless mechanism significantly enhances transaction security, reduces the risk of default, and attracts more market participants.

Blockchain Technology Promotes Traceability in Energy Markets

Traceability is another key issue in energy markets, especially in renewable energy trading, where verifying the origin of energy is a priority for many businesses and consumers. Through the SPUSDT platform, blockchain technology provides an ideal solution for tracking renewable energy. Every energy transaction is recorded on the blockchain, from production to final consumption, making it fully traceable. This transparent record system allows consumers to confirm whether the electricity they purchase comes from renewable sources, helping them make more environmentally conscious choices. For companies with carbon neutrality goals, this traceability is particularly important, providing reliable evidence that verifies their use of clean energy and enhancing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

At the same time, blockchain traceability provides additional assurance for regulation and compliance in energy markets. In traditional energy markets, data is often fragmented and difficult to access, making it challenging for regulators to monitor real-time market activities, which can lead to non-compliance issues. Through blockchain technology, all transaction data on the SPUSDT platform can be monitored in real time, ensuring market transparency. This transparency not only improves compliance but also provides regulators with effective tools for market oversight, ensuring the legality and fairness of energy trading.

Blockchain technology is rapidly transforming the global energy market, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Decentralization, transparency, automation, and traceability—core features of blockchain—are critical to the widespread adoption and development of renewable energy. The SPUSDT platform leverages these technological advantages to lead the global sustainable energy trading revolution. By combining blockchain with the USDT stablecoin, SPUSDT not only provides a high-efficiency, secure, and transparent environment for solar energy trading but also drives the decentralization and democratization of energy markets. As blockchain technology continues to evolve and energy markets undergo further reforms, the SPUSDT platform is poised to become a central force in advancing global renewable energy, contributing to the green transformation of the world’s energy markets.

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