AYLA FEATURED GUEST ON WBNW 1120AM'S "BACK TALK" SPORTS RADIO SHOW
JUNE 17
Ayla was the featured guest on last night's episode of "Back Talk," a radio show produced by kids for kids that is broadcast on WBNW 1120AM as well as YoungSportscasters.com. On the hour-long show, Ayla discussed many topics with the co-hosts, including her background in basketball both before playing with the Boston College Lady Eagles and her current career with the team, as well as other sports-related topics. She also spent a good amount of time discussing her experience on American Idol and her career as a recording artist.
One of the highlights of the interview came near the end, when Ayla sang an a cappella version of a song she wrote titled "Sunset," which she expects will be featured on her forthcoming album due out later this year. Be sure to watch the entire video on the Video Streams page (Ayla's segment begins about 36 minutes in).
AYLA TO HEADLINE FREE CONCERT AT BELMONT'S PAYSON PARK JUNE 17
JUNE 08
Ayla will open the 20th Anniversary of the Payson Park Music Festival on Wed., June 17, when she takes the stage at Payson Park in Belmont., Mass. She will sing past favorites from her debut album, Forward, in addition to previewing some of her new material that will appear on her upcoming release.
Other acts set to perform include The Radio Empire and Sophie Rich, who will open the show beginning at 6:45 p.m. The concert is being sponsored by Waverly Insurance Agency, Inc. To discuss the concert on the forum, see here.
BOSTON HERALD ASKS AYLA TO RECALL HER TIME AUDITIONING FOR IDOL
JUNE 03
Ayla was quoted in a piece written by Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa that appeared in today's edition of The Boston Herald. In the article, Ayla spoke of her experience auditioning for the fifth season of Idol at Gillette Stadium back in 2005. Read an excerpt from the article below:
"Once you finally get to where you sing for the first time, you are in groups of four and there are about 15 tents set up inside the stadium," Brown recalled. "They herd you inside and you sing in front of a producer, about 10 or 15 seconds of a song, then you step back. When everyone has sung, they say, 'You, you, you, you're gone.' I was the only one in my group of four who made it through."
Two days later, Brown was summoned to the Seaport Hotel, where she performed for "AI's" executive producers.
"I did two songs and they gave me good feedback," she said. "One of the songs was 'Get Here' by Oleta Adams, and they told me, 'Simon hates that song, I wouldn't sing it.'"
Ayla also mentioned how she had to wait in line for nine hours to get a wristband on the first day and 10 hours the next day in the pouring rain.
PHOTOS OF AYLA AT CELTICS GAME ADDED TO GALLERY
MAY 31
Photos of Ayla at the Boston Celtics / Orlando Magic playoff game on May 17 have been uploaded to the gallery. Ayla can be seen singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" and hanging out with Celtics player J.R. Giddens and her parents, Scott Brown and Gail Huff. Click the thumbnails below to see the photos in full.
AYLA TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM AT BOSTON CELTICS / ORLANDO MAGIC GAME 7 OF ECS
MAY 17
Ayla was asked to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at tonight's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic. The game, which will take place at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston with a tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET, will be nationally broadcast live on TNT with pre-game coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Earlier today, Ayla sang the Anthem at the 2009 HMEA 5k Walk/Run to help raise awareness for the organization, which supports 2,400 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in more than 110 Massachusetts communities.
AYLA TO PERFORM AT FELT NIGHTCLUB'S "BOSTON UNPLUGGED VOL. II"
APRIL 19
Ayla is one of many artists slated to perform at "Boston Unplugged Vol. II," a benefit concert taking place at FELT nightclub on Thurs., April 23. Other artists scheduled to take the stage include Rich DiMare of KISS 108, Air Traffic Controller, Lisa Bello and Lee Wilson. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Boston Peace Movement. Below is an excerpt from a press release regarding the event:
Peace Boston is a very active community movement committed to youth violence prevention and family restoration after loss of loved ones. Peace Boston released the Peace in the Streets compilation CD on July 26th, 2008. Many of the artists on the project were personally affected by violence in their families and use their artistry as a direct response. The artists hope the CD will offer healing, inspire healthy community self-esteem, and empower young people to make positive choices in their lives....Read more.
The concert will begin at 9 p.m., and Ayla will take the stage around 11 p.m. It is open to patrons 21-years-old and over. For more information, including how to order tickets, see here.
Ayla is one of many artists slated to perform at "Boston Unplugged Vol. II," a benefit concert taking place at FELT nightclub on Thurs., April 23. Other artists scheduled to take the stage include Rich DiMare of KISS 108, Air Traffic Controller, Lisa Bello and Lee Wilson. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Boston Peace Movement. Below is an excerpt from a press release regarding the event:
