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March 30, 2023

THE HU Announce ‘Rumble Of Thunder’: Deluxe Album”; Reveal “Black Thunder feat. Serj Tankian (S.O.A.D.) & DL (Bad Wolves)”

DT: MARCH 31, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MONGOLIAN ROCK TRAILBLAZERS
THE HU
ANNOUNCE DELUXE EDITION OF 2022 SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘RUMBLE OF THUNDER’
DUE JUNE 30 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC;
PRE-ORDER HERE

BAND REVEAL NEW VERSION OF
“BLACK THUNDER”
FEATURING SERJ TANKIAN (SYSTEM OF A DOWN) & DL (BAD WOLVES)
SONG OUT DIGITALLY TODAY (3/31) ALONGSIDE EPIC MUSIC VIDEO

WATCH HERE | STREAM HERE

GROUP ADD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL APPEARANCES INCLUDING GLASTONBURY (UK), LOUDER THAN LIFE & AFTERSHOCK (USA)

RUMBLE OF THUNDER: DELUXE ALBUM Cover Artwork
DOWNLOAD HERE

Following the success of their acclaimed 2022 sophomore effort RUMBLE OF THUNDER, groundbreaking Mongolian rock group THE HU—who use traditional Mongolian instrumentation, throat singing and perform entirely in their native language—have announced a deluxe version of the album will be released June 30 via Better Noise Music. RUMBLE OF THUNDER: DELUXE ALBUM will further highlight the band’s “stadium-sized metal riffs and thunderous vocal melodies” (Revolver Magazine) with seven new tracks: four acoustic renditions and three newly recorded singles featuring guest appearances and English-translated vocals from some of rock’s top musicians including William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian (System of A Down), DL of Bad Wolves and international solo artist LP (Laura Pergolizzi). Pre-orders for the album across all digital platforms as well as physically on CD and vinyl are available now at https://thehu.ffm.to/rumblethunderdeluxe.

THE HU have today (March 31) unveiled the deluxe album’s second single, the volcanic anthem “Black Thunder (feat. Serj Tankian and DL of Bad Wolves).” Following the release of the eco-conscious single “This Is Mongol (feat. William Duvall of Alice In Chains),” in February, “Black Thunder (feat. Serj Tankian and DL of Bad Wolves)” includes a refreshed look at the culturally shaped track with a new perspective and English-translated vocals. Its original “visually stunning” (Louder Sound) music video was filmed in THE HU’s home country of Mongolia, logging 3 million views to date. The video of the Serj Tankian and DL featured track directed by Michael Lombardi (The Retailiators, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach)–is also out today. View it streaming below or directly HERE.

“‘Black Thunder’—the latest single from our sophomore album, ‘Rumble of Thunder’—is the composition we worked on the longest, and because of that, we recorded many different variations of the song,” shares THE HU band leader GALA. “The lyrics and the video have several different meanings on the surface as well as on a deeper level. Therefore, every version of ‘Black Thunder’ carries a certain unique idea. Our producer and our band members were amazed by the additions that were made by DL and Serj and their unique singing styles, which added to our beloved song. DL’s powerful vocals, topped by the Serj’s signature voice and one-of-a-kind Armenian-American style, is shedding different light to The HU’s music. We hope our fans enjoy this featured version and feel the soul of the song through their ears.”

TANKIAN shares his experience working with THE HU, stating: “I had discovered the Hu’s music from a YouTube video that a friend sent me and was instantly struck by their powerful and delightful merging of Mongolian folk and metal. A few years back I had scored a film called Furious where we also used the legendary Tuva singing and heavy guitars. So, when they reached out to collaborate, I was intrigued. I appreciate the pride with which they represent their culture through music. It led me down a historical rabbit hole of Mongolians and Armenia. Genghis Khan conquered Armenia along with the rest of Europe, but the Mongols also later teamed up with Armenia to fight the Turkish hordes. Happy I had the chance to collaborate with the Hu and learn all of this in the process.”

Says DL: “Working on this version of The HU’s ‘Black Thunder’ was so much fun and so different from what I normally get to do. Their vision, their voices…they’re special. This is more than music, it’s a movement, it’s culture, and I’m honored that I was presented with the opportunity to be part of it.”

THE HU – “BLACK THUNDER (FEAT. SERJ TANKIAN and DL of BAD WOLVES)

A force to be reckoned with, THE HU’s music has received over 329 million combined streams across digital platforms, 290 million video views, two Top 5 Mainstream Rock charting radio singles, sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appearances at the biggest music festivals across the globe (Download, Coachella, Lollapalooza). The band were the first-ever rock/metal band to be awarded UNESCO’s “Artist For Peace” designation in 2022 and also were the first group and 12^th overall recipients of the highest state award in Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan, which was granted to the band by the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020. They have further added to these accreditations by becoming the first-ever Mongolian band to perform in the metaverse following their virtual concert, “Rumble of Thunder V1.1,” which took place last night (March 30).

THE HU will continue to bring forth their stimulating live show to fans across the world throughout 2023 with their summer “Rumble of Thunder 2023” European tour which includes appearances at Glastonbury Festival (UK), Hellfest (FR) and a return to Download Festival (UK) plus more. The group will also return to the U.S for festival appearances in the fall at Louder Than Life (9/21-24) in Louisville, KY and Aftershock Festival (10/5-8) in Sacramento, CA. Full dates and ticket information can be found at https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour-1.

THE HU TOUR DATES
6/7 Nickelsdorf, AT – Nova Rock
6/8 Interlaken, CH -Greenfield Festival
6/10 Southampton, UK – Southampton Guildhall
6/11 Donington, UK – Download Festival
6/13 Liverpool, UK – O2 Academy Liverpool
6/14 Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
6/16 Landgraaf, NL – Pinkpop 2023
6/17 Clisson, FR – Hellfest
6/20 Lille, FR – L’Aeronef
6/21 Norwich, UK – University of East Anglia
6/22 Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
6/23 Newcastle, UK – NX Newcastle
6/24 Somerset, UK – Glastonbury Festival
6/27 Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp
6/28 Strasbourg, FR – La Laiterie Artefact
6/30 Werchter, BE – Rock Werchter 2023
7/2 Heslinki, FI – Festival Helsinki
7/4 Hamburg, DE – Grosse Freiheit 26
7/5 Luxembourg, LU – Rockhal
7/6 Aix-les-bains, FR – Musilack 2023
7/8 Madrid, ES – Mad Cool Festival 2023
7/10 Marseille, FR – Espace Julien
7/12 Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
7/13 Dresden, DE – Alter Schlachtohf
7/15 Wroclaw, PL – Center Concert A2
7/16 Vizovice, CZ – Masters of Rock
7/17 Budapest, HU – Budapest Park
7/20 Bontida, RO – Electric Castle Festival
7/22 Nordfjordeid, NO – Malakoff Festival
9/23 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
10/6 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival

THE HU
Photo Credit: Khishigsuren Baasan

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March 30, 2023

Goldenvoice Presents Power Trip: October 6, 7 And 8 At The Empire Polo Club In Indio, CA

DATE: MARCH 30, 2023

GOLDENVOICE PRESENTS

OCTOBER 6, 7 AND 8, 2023
AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA,
THE WORLD’S GREATEST LIVE MUSIC DESTINATION
AND HOME OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

A THREE-NIGHT EVENT SET IN BACKDROP OF THE AUTUMN DESERT
FEATURING SIX LOUD AND POWERFUL HEADLINERS
REGISTER NOW FOR ACCESS TO TICKETS STARTING
THURSDAY, APRIL 6 AT 10:00 AM (PT) ON POWERTRIP.LIVE

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A massive wall of sound will emerge in the desert this fall at the world’s greatest live music destination Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA with the arrival of POWER TRIP. It’s a three-day historic event set for October 6, 7 and 8 that will bring together six iconic bands that define loud and powerful music: Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden (Friday, October 6), AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne (Saturday, October 7) and Metallica and Tool (Sunday, October 8).

This unique night-time desert setting with unmatched concert production will amplify the experience beyond the traditional stadium or parking lot concert norm with three double-billed headlining performances. This is the most rocking line-up to ever perform in an unparalleled location for heavy music audiences looking for an unforgettable weekend escape.

3-Day General Admission tickets start at $599 + fees, or turn the volume up with The Pit, Reserved Floor, Grandstand Seating options, and various VIP Packages. Learn more and register for first access to tickets starting Thursday, April 6 at 10:00 AM (PT) on powertrip.live. 50/50 payment plan available for general admission tickets.

Camping Trip: Camp at the Trip in ease. Options include Car & Tent Camping, ready-to-go 2 person Lodge/4 person tents, RV spots and more. Amenities and activities are available for all campers.

Accommodations include hotel packages: Bundle your Power Trip tickets with nearby hotel accommodations and “any line” shuttle passes. Available for groups of 2 or 4 people, exclusively through Valley Music Travel. Packages start at $3,199 + fees.

Music fans who want to commemorate the weekend can pre-order a Power Trip Commemorative Print. Frame the Power Trip memories by purchasing a premium quality giclee print poster delivered in advance of the show. Designed and printed by artist J. Bannon (and limited to 300), the posters are available in 18″x24″ on fine art textured stock.

For more information about ticket types, packages and more, head to powertrip.live.

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FACEBOOK
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ABOUT GOLDENVOICE

Goldenvoice, creators of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival, operates successful Los Angeles and Bay Area music venues including the Fonda Theatre, The Roxy Theatre, El Rey Theatre, The Novo, Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, The Regency Ballroom and The Warfield. Goldenvoice holds exclusive booking deals at Brookside at The Rose Bowl, Santa Barbara Bowl, Mountain Winery and Frost Amphitheatre. They also have produced events such as Desert Trip, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Day N Vegas, Just Like Heaven and many more. Beginning as an independent punk rock promoter in the early 1980s, Goldenvoice grew to be the preeminent alternative promoter in Southern California by forging strong relationships with both bands and music fans. Currently, Goldenvoice promotes over 2,000 concerts a year in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada plus recently adding North American tours to their growing list of accomplishments. For additional info, please visit www.Goldenvoice.com.

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March 29, 2023

BRIT FLOYD—THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE—Set To Launch Their “50 Years Of Dark Side” 100-Date 2023 North American Tour April 12 In Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

DATE: MARCH 29, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/ANDREA FAULK

BRIT FLOYD—THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE—
SET TO LAUNCH THEIR
“50 YEARS OF DARK SIDE”
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
APRIL 12 IN HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA

100-DATE 2023 TOUR TO BEGIN WITH FIRST LEG OF
50 SHOWS INCLUDING STOPS IN BOSTON, CHICAGO,
WASHINGTON DC, BALTIMORE AND ATLANTA
BEFORE WRAPPING JUNE 23 IN BOCA RATON, FL

BRIT FLOYD—The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience—are launching their “50 Years of Dark Side” North American Tour April 12 in Hamilton, Ontario. The 100-date 2023 tour will begin with the first leg of 50 shows including stops in Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Baltimore and Atlanta before wrapping June 23 in Boca Raton, FL.

Photo credit: Patrick Kealey

“50 Years of Dark Side” celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. For this year’s world tour–featuring over two and a half hours of Pink Floyd music encompassing the band’s iconic career–the team have created a show that includes state-of-the-art visuals (lights, lasers and animation) which are all presented with immersive soundscapes and virtuosic musicianship.

Formed in 2011, Brit Floyd features performances supported by an immense, immaculately curated state of the art production, reverently emulating the stunning soundscapes and visuals of Pink Floyd’s iconic catalog. Brit Floyd is a celebration of authenticity, featuring musicians handpicked by Damian Darlington. The 2023 touring band includes Darlington (Guitarist, Vocalist and Musical Director), Ian Cattell (Vocals, Bass), Edo Scordo (Guitars, Vocals), Matt Riddle (Keyboards, Synths, Hammond, Vocals), Arran Ahmun (Drums, Percussions), Ryan Saranich (Saxophone, Percussions, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards), Randy Cooke (Drums and Percussion), Eva Avila (Lead and Backing Vocals), Genevieve Little (Backing Vocals), Jessie Lee Houllier (Backing Vocals) and Chess Galea (Backing Vocals). Historically, the shows have featured guest appearances from musicians from Pink Floyd’s studio and road line-ups: bassist/vocalist Guy Pratt joined Brit Floyd onstage at the Echo Arena in Liverpool in 2013 and Pink Floyd saxophonist/guitarist Scott Page has performed with the band on numerous occasions, as have Pink Floyd backing vocalists Roberta Freeman and Durga McBroom.

The first leg of the 2023 tour dates are as follows with additional shows to be announced in the coming weeks.

DATE- VENUE – LOCATION
WED APRIL 12 – First Ontario Concert Hall – Hamilton, ON – TICKETS
FRI APRIL 14 – Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH – TICKETS
SAT APRIL 15 – Lyric Opera House – Baltimore, MD – TICKETS
SUN APRIL 16 – Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Providence, RI – TICKETS
TUE APRIL 18 – 1^st Summit Arena – Johnstown, PA – TICKETS
WED APRIL 19 – The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater – Syracuse, NY – TICKETS
FRI APRIL 21 – Benedum Center – Pittsburgh, PA – TICKETS
SAT APRIL 22 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – TICKETS
SUN APRIL 23 – Hershey Theatre – Hershey, PA – TICKETS
TUE APRIL 25 – The Auditorium Theater – Rochester, NY – TICKETS
WED APRIL 26 – Warner Theatre – Washington, DC – TICKETS
FRI APRIL 28 – Hard Rock Hotel And Casino – Atlantic City, NJ – TICKETS
SAT APRIL 29 – Toyota Oakdale Theater – Wallingford, CT – TICKETS
SUN APRIL 30 – The Orpheum – Boston, MA – TICKETS
MON MAY 1 – Kleinhans Music Hall – Buffalo, NY – TICKETS
WED MAY 3 – The Warner Theatre – Erie, PA – TICKETS
FRI MAY 5 – The Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL – TICKETS
SAT MAY 6 – Genesee Theatre – Waukegan, IL – TICKETS
SUN MAY 7 – Riverside Theater – Milwaukee, WI – TICKETS
MON MAY 8 – Morris Performing Arts Center – South Bend, IN – TICKETS
WED MAY 10 – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, IN – TICKETS
THU MAY 11 – Huntington Center – Toledo, OH – TICKETS
FRI MAY 12 – PNC Pavilion At Riverbend – Cincinnati, OH – TICKETS
SAT MAY 13 – Rose Music Center At The Heights – Huber Heights, OH – TICKETS
MON MAY 15 – DeVos Performance Hall – Grand Rapids, MI – TICKETS
TUE MAY 16 – Foellinger Theatre – Fort Wayne, IN – TICKETS
MON MAY 18 – Masonic Temple- Detroit, MI – TICKETS
FRI MAY 19 – Jacobs Pavilion – Cleveland, OH – TICKETS
SAT MAY 20 – KEMBA Live! – Columbus, OH – TICKETS
SUN MAY 21 – FM Kirby Center – Wilkes-Barre, PA – TICKETS
TUE MAY 23 – Florida Theater – Jacksonville, FL – TICKETS –
THU MAY 25 – The Peabody – Daytona Beach, FL – TICKETS
FRI MAY 26 – Hertz Arena – Estero, FL – TICKETS
SAT MAY 27 – King Center – Melbourne, FL – TICKETS
TUE MAY 30 – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater, FL – TICKETS
THU JUNE 1 – Saenger Theatre – Pensacola, FL – TICKETS
FRI JUNE 2 – Simmons Bank Arena – Little Rock, AR – TICKETS
SAT JUNE 3 – The BJCC – Birmingham, AL
SUN JUNE 4 – Cobb Energy Center – Atlanta, GA – TICKETS
TUE JUNE 6 – Tulsa Theater – Tulsa, OK – TICKETS
WED JUNE 7 – The Midland – Kansas City, MO – TICKETS
THU JUNE 8 – Orpheum – Wichita, KS
SUN JUNE 11 – Revel – Albuquerque, NM
TUE JUNE 13 – Wagner Noel PAC – Midland, TX
WED JUNE 14 – Bayou Music Center – Houston ,TX
THU JUNE 15 – Austin City Limits At The Moody Theater – Austin, TX – TICKETS
FRI JUNE 16 – Will Rogers Auditorium – Fort Worth, TX
SUN JUNE 18 – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium – Chattanooga, TN
TUE JUNE 20 – Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
WED JUNE 21 – Coliseum & Performing Arts Center – North Charleston, SC
FRI JUNE 23 – Mizner Park Amphitheatre – Boca Raton, FL

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience
Facebook: @britfloydooffical
Instagram: @britfloydband
Twitter: @britfloydband
YouTube: @britfloydofficial

Contacts:

SRO

National:
Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com

Tour:
Andrea Faulk, afaulk@sropr.com

March 23, 2023

NOTHING MORE Release “Best Times” Feat. Lacey Sturm (Flyleaf) Single/Video; Announce VEEPS Livestream Concert (4/9) Live From NYC

DT: MARCH 24, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
REVEAL NEW VERSION OF ‘SPIRITS’ SINGLE
“BEST TIMES” FEAT. LACEY STURM (FLYLEAF)
OUT TODAY, MARCH 24;
PREMIERE MUSIC VIDEO

WATCH | LISTEN

3X GRAMMY-NOMINATED ROCK GROUP ANNOUNCE
VEEPS LIVESTREAM CONCERT
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
LIVE FROM HEADLINING NYC SHOW @ IRVING PLAZA
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

DEBUT GRAPHIC NOVEL
“SPIRITS VOL.1” (Z2 Comics) TO BE AVAILABLE ON UPCOMING HEADLINING “SPIRITS 2023” TOUR DATES AND VIA ONLINE PRE-ORDER SALES,

RESERVE A COPY HERE

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3x Grammy-nominated NOTHING MORE, lauded as one of mainstream rock’s most powerful and distinctive acts, have teamed up with rock singer/songwriter Lacey Sturm (Flyleaf) who is featured on a new version of the single “BEST TIMES” from NOTHING MORE’s 2022 album SPIRITS via Better Noise Music. “BEST TIMES (Feat. Lacey Sturm)” is out today (March 24), across all digital platforms and the group has also shared its music video, seen streaming below or HERE.

The music video for “BEST TIMES (Feat. Lacey Sturm)” was directed by Michael Lombardi (The Retaliators, Papa Roach, The HU) and takes an inside look at a couple’s relationship and how life’s ‘best times’ can sometimes pass us by without being acknowledged and is a reminder to appreciate those moments as they occur.

“This song is a real special one,” reveals NOTHING MORE frontman JONNY HAWKINS. “It’s definitely one of the most positive feel-good songs we’ve ever written and it obviously stands out on the album by being that ray of hope too. I didn’t think it could get any better, but when we thought about featuring another singer and Lacey’s name came up it was a no-brainer. She’s been a shining light and is one of those singers that makes you feel and believe every word out of her mouth whether you agree with it or not. We knew her voice would take it over the top… and that’s exactly what she did! We couldn’t be more proud to have her collaborate with us on this and to get it out to the world for everyone to feel and embrace when you need a song to help get you through.”

STURM comments: “I connected with Jonny’s story about his family struggles with his mother and sister. I love the painful beauty in any art that comes from wrestling with mental health and addiction. I’ve always looked for common ground with artists who deal with suicide prevention. My own struggle against self-destruction is also a struggle to not tear my loved ones apart. There is a perspective shift in this song. Like a suffocating cloud, the heaviness of life turns to thankfulness and even joy over what matters most. Pain and loss can turn the lights on inside us, allowing us to see the good, all the ‘Best Times,’ we couldn’t see before. I’m relieved to be reminded by this song to remember what matters most and find gratitude. I need it.”

NOTHING MORE will bring their riveting live performance to virtual audiences on Sunday, April 9 as they’ve partnered with VEEPS to host a livestream show from their headlining NYC tour stop at Irving Plaza. Tickets for the livestream event are on-sale now HERE. The stop is part of NOTHING MORE’s “SPIRITS 2023” U.S. tour which stretches from March 31 in Richmond, VA until the band’s featured set at Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, OH on May 28 and features supporting acts Crown The Empire and Thousand Below. The rock quartet will then make their way overseas to hit several of the top rock festivals across Europe including Hellfest (France), KNOTFEST (Italy), Graspop (Belgium) and more in addition to a newly added headlining show in London, UK on June 19 at O2 Islington Academy. Find all upcoming shows and tickets, plus VIP upgrade options at https://nothingmore.net/tourdates.

NOTHING MORE will be bringing copies of their debut graphic novel, “SPIRITS VOL.1,” (Z2 Comics) on upcoming tour dates for fans to purchase along with fulfilling all online pre-orders. The puzzle box narrative was written by Dan Watters (King Diamond’s Abigail, Lucifer, Azrael) and illustrated by Christian Rosado. Adhering to the themes of NOTHING MORE’s recent SPIRITS album, “SPIRTS VOL. 1” follows the lives of four individuals from 1952 to modern day, and examines how the unexpected manifestation of their spirit types alter and shape their destinies for a greater purpose. The spirit types were formed from the results of taking the band’s own meta-personality “SPIRITS TEST” released concurrent with the new album. Reserve your copy now HERE.

NOTHING MORE GLOBAL TOUR DATES
3/31 Richmond, VA – The National #
4/1 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues #
4/2 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live #
4/4 Harrisburg, PA – HMAC # **SOLD OUT**
4/5 Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall #
4/7 Philadelphia, PA – TLA # **SOLD OUT**
4/8 Worcester, MA – The Palladium #
4/9 New York, NY – Irving Plaza #
4/11 Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre #
4/12 Dubuque, AL – Five Flags Civic Center #
4/13 Clive, IA – Horizons Event Center #
4/15 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore #
4/16 Omaha, NE – The Admiral #
4/17 Denver, CO – Ogden Theater #
4/19 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex #
4/21 Calgary, AB – The Palace Theater #
4/22 Edmonton, AB – Midway #
4/24 Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom #
4/25 Boise, ID – The Knitting Factory #
4/27 Seattle, WA – Neptune #
4/28 Portland, OR – The Roseland Theater #
4/29 Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory #
5/1 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades # **SOLD OUT**
5/2 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades #
5/3 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco #
5/5 San Diego, CA – Observatory Northpark #
5/6 Phoenix, AZ – UFEST 2023 @ AK Chin Pavillion (with Godsmack, I Prevail)
5/26 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
5/27 Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
5/28 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
6/8 Gdansk, PL – Mystic Festival
6/10 Nickelsdorf, AT – Nova Rock 2023
6/11 Hradec Kralove, CZ – Rock for People
6/16 Clisson, FR – Hellfest 2023
6/17 Dessel, BE – Graspop Festival
6/19 London, UK – O2 Islington Academy
6/21 Wetzikon/Unter-wetzikon, CH – Heavy Load Festival Wetzikon 2023
6/24 Hockenheim, DE – Download Festival
6/25 Bologna, IT – KNOTFEST Italy 2023
6/29 Lisbon, PT – Evil Live Festival
6/30 Viveiro, ES – Resurrection Fest 2023
# with Crown The Empire & Thousand Below

NOTHING MORE are known for building unapologetically massive anthems from catchy hooks and utilizing thought-provoking emotionalism and rich melodicism throughout their music. Named as one of “22 Artists Shaping the Future of Rock,” alongside Nine Inch Nails, Twenty One Pilots and Bring Me The Horizon via Kerrang!, NOTHING MORE have garnered over a half dozen Top 10 singles at Mainstream Rock Radio, three Grammy Award nominations, 120 million video views and nearly 700 million combined streams across Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora and Deezer.

On their new album SPIRITS, NOTHING MORE documents the tumultuous time the world experienced over the past two years capturing the desperation and isolation of lockdown, the spiral of substance abuse, the pain of broken relationships, and survival in self-reliance.

Stream/download SPIRITS now at: https://nothingmore.ffm.to/spirits

Take the SPIRITS TEST at https://spiritstest.com/ & share your result online using #SpiritsTest

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/nothing-more

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March 22, 2023

Allen Kovac’s Independent Music Label BETTER NOISE MUSIC Announces Pivotal New Hires & Promotions After Stellar 2022

DT: MARCH 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)
ANNOUNCES
PIVOTAL NEW HIRES AND PROMOTIONS
PROMOTIONS COME AFTER STELLAR 2022

BNM NAMED Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label of 2022
AND #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)—the leading independent music label founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac whose roster boasts many of mainstream rock’s top acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, HELLYEAH, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, BAD WOLVES and NOTHING MORE—has announced a series of new hires and promotions across the company’s global offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label as well as #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022; the latter distinction is a historic one since the label has held this title for five consecutive years (2018-2022).

Internally, BETTER NOISE MUSIC has promoted Trish Sterling to VP, Marketing from her position as Senior Label Manager. Claudia Mancino has been promoted to International Director of Press & Promotion from her prior role as UK & Europe Promotions Manager. Harris Masood, who joined BETTER NOISE in 2013 as a Finance Manager and has since worked his way up the ranks to his most recent title, SVP, Finance, has been promoted to CFO. Chekesha McCalla has also been promoted to VP, Finance from her role as Director of Financial Operations. Additional promotions include Dan Sears to Director of Production and Michael Filippone to Finance Manager.

Better Noise Music President Dan Waite commented on the promotions and new hires: “As Better Noise Music expands in both roster, territories and consumption of our artists music, to be able to promote from within is testament to the development of the teams within Better Noise Music. We attract world class artists to our label who benefit from our US and international offices, and our global approach to radio, touring and streaming. Additionally, the new hires are learning the Better Noise Music artist development way, and their contributions are already visible and tangible.”

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Bottom: Harris Masood)

The company has also announced several new hires. Michael Lombardi has been appointed as Head of Production and Development. Lombardi co-produced and starred in Better Noise’s film production company, Better Noise Films recent 2022 release THE RETALIATORS and has directed and co-produced recent music videos and digital content for label’s past and current acts including PAPA ROACH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE HU and more.

Additional Better Noise staff hires include former SONY staffer Paolo Bettaglio as Senior Director of Digital Marketing & Audience Growth; his first act was hiring Elise Nye as Senior Manager of Digital Marketing & Audience Growth.

Further rounding off the new hires are Chandler Booth as Marketing Manager and Liam Kay as Production Coordinator.

“The promotions and new hires come on the back of once again being the top mainstream rock label and imprint,” says Better Noise Music COO Steve Kline. “Our commitment to A&R, artist development, marketing and data analysis along with our strategic partnerships across radio give us the unique recipe for success that makes us the leading label in rock with highlights such as Asking Alexandria celebrating their first-ever #1 single, ‘Alone Again,’ in 2021 after signing with Better Noise earlier that year and having our long-time artists Five Finger Death Punch break rock chart records by landing ten consecutive #1’s at Mainstream Rock Radio with 2022’s ‘Welcome To The Circus,’ their 15^th#1 single overall.”

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BETTER NOISE MUSIC achieved the aforementioned accolades following a highly successful 2022 including two Active Rock #1’s from Five Finger Death Punch (“Times Like These” and “Afterlife”), three #5’s—two in Active Rock: Bad Wolves (“If Tomorrow Never Comes”) and Nothing More (“Tired of Winning”) and one in Alternative: Dirty Heads (“Life’s Been Good”)—as well as two songs in the Active Rock Top 10 including Asking Alexandria’s “Never Gonna Learn” (#6) and Five Finger Death Punch’s “Welcome To The Circus” (#8).

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music (formerly Eleven Seven Music), founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney.

In 2021, Better Noise Music dominated Billboard’s Year End charts in the rock space, landing at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Label charts and ranked as one of the top Mainstream Rock Label for the year.

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March 21, 2023

CTS EVENTIM, MAMMOTH, INC. And AG TOURING To Partner For Major U.S. And Global Tours

DATE: MARCH 21, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

CTS EVENTIM, MAMMOTH, INC. AND AG TOURING
TO PARTNER FOR MAJOR U.S. AND GLOBAL TOURS

CTS EVENTIM, one of the world’s leading providers of ticketing and live entertainment, U.S. promoters MAMMOTH, INC., and AG ENTERTAINMENT TOURING have today (March 21) announced the creation of a new joint venture. Through this partnership, EVENTIM, MAMMOTH and AG will strengthen their positions in the worldwide touring market, signing top level acts for U.S. and global tours. All three entities will utilize their vast resources and networks to the partnership.

Music industry veterans MAMMOTH co-founders Jeff Fortier and Josh Hunt have built an extensive infrastructure for booking, promotion, and production of events across the U.S. EVENTIM will provide full access to the international EVENTIM LIVE network as well as its portfolio of products and services around live events and ticketing. The partnership with MAMMOTH and AG ENTERTAINMENT sees the EVENTIM LIVE network grow to 38 promoters active around the globe and further strengthens the footprint of EVENTIM LIVE in the U.S. EVENTIM will hold the majority in the new venture and fully consolidate its financials according to IFRS.

Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, CEO of CTS EVENTIM, says: “North America is the largest market in the world for live entertainment and ticketing. Expanding our presence in the U.S. market is an essential part of our global expansion strategy. We are looking forward to working with the teams at Mammoth and AG to bring exciting tours to fans in the US and around the world.”

Josh Hunt, MAMMOTH comments: “We have really enjoyed getting to know Klaus-Peter, Frithjof and others on the Eventim team. We’re very excited to further build our connections in their network and continue expanding our touring footprint together with Eventim, AG and all of our co-promoters, friends and partners across the globe. Mammoth was built on mutually beneficial partnerships with our friends, these latest steps with AG and Eventim are a continuation of that philosophy.”

“This global partnership with Eventim and Mammoth is an exciting opportunity for AG,” says James Crawford, Co-Owner of AG ENTERTAINMENT TOURING. “Being a part of this collaboration is sure to bring noticeable touring growth to everyone involved and we’re thrilled to be a part of the team.”

About CTS EVENTIM

CTS EVENTIM is one of the leading international providers of ticketing services and live entertainment with more than 250 million tickets marketed per year using the Company’s systems – via physical box offices, online, or from mobile devices. Its online portals operate under brands such as eventim.de, oeticket.com, ticketcorner.ch, ticketone.it, and eventim.com. The promoter network EVENTIM LIVE is recognized as the third largest promoter in the world according to Pollstar’s global promoter ranking 2022. Its concert, tour, and festival promoter companies sold more than 20 million tickets in 2022 for events including Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hurricane, Southside, and Lucca Summer. In addition, CTS EVENTIM operates some of Europe’s most renowned venues: the LANXESS Arena in Cologne, the K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen, the Waldbühne in Berlin, and the EVENTIM Apollo in London. CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE 0005470306) has been listed on the stock exchange since 2000 and is currently a member of the MDAX segment.

About AG ENTERTAINMENT TOURING

AG ENTERTAINMENT, Inc was created in 1996 by Alex “AG” Gidewon as a nightlife company based in Atlanta, GA that has been known across the Southeast region for throwing the hottest parties. The AG brand grew rapidly and within the past 15 years, Alex Gidewon and his business partner James Crawford saw an opportunity to expand the business by creating AG ENTERTAINMENT Touring. An elite worldwide touring company brings the biggest and hottest artists in the music game to cities across the U.S. AG ENTERTAINMENT Touring has traveled all around the nation showcasing some of the biggest talents such as Lil Baby, Future, Da Baby, City Girls, Lil Durk, Gunna, Gucci Mane, Rod Wave, Nardo Wick, and many more.

About MAMMOTH, INC.

Established in 2006, MAMMOTH is a live music entertainment company producing a wide range of events including full scale festivals and tour booking. Venues include arenas, small independent clubs, numerous boutique amphitheaters, over 40 historic indoor theaters throughout the country, as well as an independently owned venue portfolio. MAMMOTH holds relationships with promoters and venues, works with agents to route shows, markets tour dates with regional and national partners, as well as coordinates day of show operations and production. MAMMOTH is co-owned by Jeff Fortier and Josh Hunt who together have over 62+ years of combined music industry experience. The company operates offices in Lawrence, KS, Kansas City, MO, New York, Los Angeles, the Pacific Northwest and more.

March 20, 2023

Grammy Award-Winning Musician MICKI FREE To Reunite with Fellow SHALAMAR Members at April 3 Las Vegas Residency @ Backstage Bar & Billiards

DT: MARCH 20, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN
MICKI FREE
TO REUNITE APRIL 3
WITH FELLOW MEMBERS OF SHALAMAR
FOR SECOND SHOW OF HIS
LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
TAKING PLACE EVERY FIRST MONDAY AT
BACKSTAGE BAR & BILLIARDS IN DOWNTOWN VEGAS

TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

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Grammy Award-winner, 5X Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement-winner and incendiary guitarist MICKI FREE will reunite with fellow members of Shalamar—Howard Hewett and Carolyn Griffey–on April 3 at 9:00pm for the second show of his Las Vegas residency taking place every first Monday at Backstage Bar & Billiards in downtown Vegas, Tickets are available now HERE or via MickiFree.com.

This very special evening will begin with new Vegas resident MICKI and his powerhouse Wicked Vegas band playing original songs from his discography including gems from his latest album TURQUOISE BLUE (2022), along with covers of the music that’s inspired him throughout his career. Next, MICKI and Hewett and Griffey will shine their light on an array of hits by Shalamar including “Dancing In The Sheets,” a Billboard Top 20 pop smash that was featured on Shalamar’s Heartbreak album in 1984 when MICKI joined original member Hewett in the group. The Heartbreak album also featured “Don’t Get Stopped In Beverly Hills” which earned MICKI and Hewett Grammys as writers of the song. This set by MICKI, Hewett and Griffey (a later member of Shalamar) will be followed by a jam with special guests.

“I’ve always loved performing with Howard Hewett!” says MICKI. “He’s my “brother to the bone and a powerhouse soulful sultry vocalist with a style all his own that’s recognized worldwide!! I also think Carolyn Griffey is the ‘cats meow’ as a lead vocalist!” Adds MICKI: Please join us for “A Night to Remember,” enjoying a set of Shalamar smash hits, the way only the three of us can deliver!”

MICKI FREE’S VEGAS JAM…ROCK-FUNK-BLUES…WITH SPECIAL GUESTS!” was launched earlier this month (March 6) in front of a wildly enthusiastic crowd. The evening culminated with a fiery jam including Vegas-based musicians Alexi Grossi (lead guitarist for Quiet Riot), members of rising hard rock band Velvet Chains and Jason Ebs (singer and guitarist who’s toured with Peter Criss and Ace Frehley from KISS).

FREE has been on the cutting-edge of the music industry from the start of his career. Having been signed to a management deal with Gene Simmons and Diana Ross that launched his career, FREE joined the legendary R&B group Shalamar where he became friends with Prince. After his departure in the early 90’s, FREE continued his solo career appearing on both the stage and in the studio with iconic artists including Carlos Santana, Janet Jackson, KISS, Little Steven Van Zandt, Aerosmith, Neil Young and Bill Wyman, just to name a few

His most recent album, TURQUOISE BLUE, was released via the Dark Idol Music label distributed by Burnside Distribution / The Orchard / Sony and features guest musicians including Gary Clark Jr., Steve Stevens, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Cindy Blackman Santana. FREE recently collaborated on a new version of the album’s single “World On Fire (Warrior Remix)” with Blackman Santana and her fellow Santana band members Karl Perazzo and Andy Vargas. Stream/download “World on Fire (Warrior Remix)” across all digital platforms HERE.

Born mixed blood Cherokee/Comanche Native American and Irish descent, FREE has mastered the Native American flute and in addition to his guitar-driven blues rock albums has recorded five flute music albums. He has used his platform to advocate for the Native American community and created the Native Music Rocks program, which gives Native American musicians performance opportunities and also founded the first Native American record company (Native Music Rocks Records).

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March 17, 2023

FROM ASHES TO NEW Announce New Album ‘BLACKOUT’ Due 7/28 via Better Noise Music; Reveal New Track & Music Video “Hate Me Too”

DT: MARCH 17, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

‘BLACKOUT’
FROM ASHES TO NEW’S
NEW ALBUM
DUE THIS SUMMER VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE NOW

DROP NEW SINGLE
“HATE ME TOO”
WITH DARK COMICAL MUSIC VIDEO

BEFORE ‘DAY ONE’ THERE WAS ‘BLACKOUT’
BAND WROTE ‘BLACKOUT’ AS A PREQUEL TO THEIR FIRST ALBUM ‘DAY ONE’

WATCH HERE | STREAM HERE

ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES ADDED IN MAY
SUPPORTING BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE,
TICKETS ON SALE TODAY (3/17) @ 10 A.M. (LOCAL)

BLACKOUT Cover Artwork / DOWNLOAD HERE

NEW YORK 17^TH MARCH 2023; FROM ASHES TO NEW are ready to break boundaries with their hybrid, high-energy mix of hard rock, nu-metal/hip-hop, electronic and alternative that’s underlined throughout their new album BLACKOUT, due July 28 via Better Noise Music. BLACKOUT’s concept is that it’s a prequel to their 2016 debut album DAY ONE. BLACKOUT encapsulates the distress of a pre-apocalyptic world mirroring the frame of mind the world felt during the 2020 pandemic during which time the album was written. It marks a return to FROM ASHES TO NEW’s roots with a sound that’s a fresh spin on the sound that broke them onto the scene.

Filled with heavy driven music—including previously released singles “Nightmare” and “Heartache”—and angsty lyrics that all walks of people can find common ground with, the band teamed up with longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak to hone in on the original music that led the smalltown-based group to breaking their way into top of the 21st century rock vanguard. With four Top 10 Billboard singles, over 600 million all-time streams across Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora and Deezer, more than 75 million YouTube views, sold-out shows across the country and critical acclaim from Loudwire, Alternative Press and more, FROM ASHES TO NEW are poised to make 2023 the biggest year of their career to date. Get ready for BLACKOUT and pre-order a copy on CD, cassette and/or vinyl at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackout.

FROM ASHES TO NEW have released another sample of BLACKOUT with their latest single, “Hate Me Too,” out today (March 17) across all digital platforms. The anthemic track is paired with a dark comedy music video which contains an over-the-top American Psycho Christian Bale style representation of an internal struggle and mental anguish of erupting emotions and fantasies when relationships fall apart. Watch it streaming below or directly on YouTube HERE. Stream/download “Hate Me Too” HERE.

“So many of us fall victim to the classic toxic relationship,” says vocalist Matt Brandyberry. “Feeling like you can’t live without someone but knowing you’d be better off if you could. Oftentimes these feelings are mutual, but neither of you can see it. Sometimes we just need an anthem to remind us that being stuck isn’t always the only option and violence never is.”

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“Hate Me Too” Single Art / Download HERE

The Lancaster, PA-based group—Brandyberry (vocals), Danny Case (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitars) and Mat Madiro (drums)—will join Shinedown and Three Days Grace on tour across the East Coast and Midwest from April 3 to May 9 before appearing at some of the summer’s largest rock festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple. FROM ASHES TO NEW have further announced a series of dates following the aforementioned run with Bullet For My Valentine from 5/21 – 5/28. Tickets are on-sale as of today (March 17) at 10 A.M. local time HERE. See full dates listed below.

FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates
4/3 Saginaw, MI – The Dow Event Center #
4/4 Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center #
4/7 Bridgeport, CT – Total Mortgage Arena #
4/8 University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center #
4/10 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena #
4/12 Huntington, WV – Mountain Health Arena #
4/14 Jacksonville, FL – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena #
4/15 Orlando, FL – Amway Center #
4/17 Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena #
4/19 Huntsville, Al – Von Braun Center #
4/21 Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum #
4/22 Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center #
4/24 Tulsa, OK – BOK Center #
4/25 Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena #
4/27 Ft. Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum #
4/29 Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum #
4/30 Minneapolis, MN – Target Center #
5/3 Bozeman, MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse #
5/6 Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena #
5/7 Everett, WA – Angel of the Winds Arena #
5/9 Portland, OR – Moda Center #
5/19 Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville*
5/21 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz ^
5/22 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live ^
5/24 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom ^
5/27 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple *
5/28 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore ^
# with Shinedown & Three Days Grace
* Festival Date, No Shinedown & Three Days Grace
^ with Bullet For My Valentine

l-r: Mat Madiro, Matt Brandyberry, Danny Case, Lance Dowdle
Credit: Jeremy Saffer

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music (formerly Eleven Seven Music), founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Toronto, and Sydney.

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March 16, 2023

Jeff Larson Shares Song-By-Song Comments Ahead Of Tomorrow’s Release, ‘It’ll Never Happen Again’—A Tribute EP To The Late Iconic Tim Hardin

DT: MARCH 16, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK/SRO PR

JEFF LARSON
TO RELEASE ‘IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN,’
HIS SIX-SONG TRIBUTE EP
TO THE LATE ICONIC SINGER AND SONGWRITER TIM HARDIN,
TOMORROW, MARCH 17

THE VETERAN SINGER AND SONGWRITER ALSO
SHARES SONG-BY-SONG COMMENTS ABOUT EACH TRACK

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“‘It’ll Never Happen Again’ reinterprets Hardin’s timeless and personal songs with grace and elegance, with one veteran singer-songwriter paying subtle and deeply-felt tribute to another.”
—THE SECOND DISC, 2/23/23

JEFF LARSON—the veteran singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay area now living in Southern California—tomorrow (March 17) will release IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, his six-song tribute EP to the late iconic singer and songwriter Tim Hardin. The EP, featuring all Hardin originals, was produced by Gerry Beckley of America and is LARSON’s first release on Nashville-based label Melody Place. LARSON has also shared below a song-by-song comments about each track on the EP.

The latest and second single “If I Were A Carpenter” was premiered by Rock And Roll Globe which told readers to “…give his stunning take on a Tim Hardin standard a listen.”

Watch the video for the album’s first single “Reason To Believe,” featuring a performance by LARSON that’s combined with archival imagery of Hardin, HERE.

IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN was produced, arranged and mixed by Beckley and features “Reason to Believe,” It’ll Never Happen Again,” “If I Were A Carpenter,” Don’t Make Promises,” “Misty Roses,” and “How Can We Hang On To A Dream.” LARSON (on lead vocals and acoustic guitar) is musically joined by Beckley (piano, acoustic and electric guitars, organ, accordion, strings bass, drums) and an array of fine musicians including Joachim Cooder (electric mbira, drums, percussion) and Matt Combs (mandola, fiddle). The EP was recorded at studios in Sydney, Australia and Southern California.

LARSON is now working on his next solo album, his first since 2014. It’s due in the fall of 2023.

JEFF LARSON
SONG-BY-SONG COMMENTS:
‘IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN’

1. Reason To Believe

When selecting songs for the EP, it was hard not to cover some obvious ones. Reason to Believe, like other Tim Hardin songs, is more well known as recordings by other artists, in this case, Rod Stewart’s 1993 version. It’s a song that is “in the air” and familiar to many. I think the goal in covering a song like this is just to associate the lyric to a relationship I had experienced and go from there.

2. It’ll Never Happen Again

As I mentioned, Gerry produced the EP and this was the first song he suggested I cover. Six months had passed before I sang the song. I had done an acoustic demo and played around with various mics, but didn’t really get too far in. One evening I was working with an old Telefunken tube mic and that’s when it felt right – right up close. From there it was like many of these songs in that it took only a handful of takes to lock in. Without being trite, it has to come from the heart – you have to get yourself “there” and hope it comes through. Like most of the songs on the EP, it’s a very direct and honest human emotion, and I did get lost in it … “always the rain around my eyes” … It’s just a beautiful piece of songwriting. I love the production approach Gerry did on the track.

3. If I Were A Carpenter

Best known as a cover by Bobby Darin, Johnny Cash & June Carter, and others, it has some great imagery. I thought it would be perceived as a little outdated, but I was wrong. Insecurity of the man, in this case, to be worthy of the Lady. It’s a relationship and an honorable song that way. Joachim Cooder added his touch on drums, percussion, and electric mbira, and Brian Eichelberger of the Beach Boys band helped with harmonies.

4. Don’t Make Promises You Can’t Keep

This is a little anthem and self-explanatory. I love the fact that he could do these types of songs short and to the point and cover so much ground. They stick with you like an anthem, and to me, it works well as a song and message in this EP song cycle. It has been said, Tim Hardin never overstayed his welcome with his songs. This one is the perfect example of that.

5. Misty Roses

I shamefully did not have much experience in hearing this song before we started this project. It’s really a standard and was not hard to attach myself to it. I think this was just one or two takes on the lead vocal and I only remember closing my eyes and singing in my own space.

6. How Can We Hang On to a Dream

This was the last song approached and is basically me and an acoustic guitar trying to get the essence of the song down in a sparse way. There’s some slight embellishment as it carries on, but the thought was to end the EP with a quiet reflection. The song has a sense of despair throughout, but it’s a relatable emotion in the life of a relationship.

ABOUT JEFF LARSON:

JEFF LARSON is a veteran singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay area. Musically, Jeff got his start under the wing of producer Elliot Mazer (Neil Young, The Band) playing in clubs and venues throughout the Bay area. As a native Californian, the influences are obviously present and reach from the golden era of L.A.’s Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter scene to the Bay area’s musical heritage and the tension between the two. While remaining a solo artist, he’s collaborated with Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America, Chicago’s Robert Lamm, John Blakeley of The Sandals, and Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin, among others. His prolific body of work created over the years has been released by various means and labels with licensing opportunities with JVC Victor Japan, Universal / Rhino, BMG and others from The Netherlands to Japan. “Larson’s earnest vocals and unwaveringly engaging folk-rock-country songs have an alluring feel,” wrote the San Jose Mercury News in 2011 about his album The World Over. “Larson’s warm, wonderful songs will grab you immediately and just get better with each subsequent listening. Every one of the 10 numbers here proves to be an individual gem.”

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Jeff Larson; Photo credit: Patrick Fore

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March 16, 2023

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of Their 1973 “We’re An American Band” Platinum Single And Album With ‘The American Band Tour’

DT: MARCH 16, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

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GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
CELEBRATES THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THEIR 1973 “WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND” PLATINUM SINGLE AND ALBUM
WITH ‘THE AMERICAN BAND TOUR’
THE LEGENDARY ROCK & ROLL POWERHOUSE’S
ITINERARY INCLUDES SHOWS
AS “SPECIAL GUESTS” OF KID ROCK THIS SUMMER

“You cannot talk about rock in the 1970s without talking about Grand Funk Railroad!”
–David Fricke, Rolling Stone Magazine

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD celebrates the 50^th anniversary of their 1973 “We’re An American Band” platinum single and album with 2023’s “The American Band Tour,” performing multiple shows across the country and dynamically underlining their trademark “Rock and Soul” classics.

Original founding member Don Brewer (vocals and drums) is the writer and singer of “We’re An American Band,” from the band’s seventh album. One of rock’s definitive anthems, the platinum-certified single went all the way to #1 on the Billboard “Hot 100” chart.

Says Don: “‘We’re An American Band’ came to me when we were flying from town to town on our “Phoenix Tour” in 1972. We were being sued by our former manager Terry Knight and he was trying to stop us from performing. The line “We’re comin’ to your town, we’ll help you party it down” came to me first and I wrote the song around that line. Taking snippets of things going on during the tour at that time, like staying up all night with Freddy King playing poker, four young chiquitas in Omaha, sweet sweet Connie in Little Rock, and finally the declaration, ‘We’re An American Band,’ because it sounds great and sings well. I feel lucky and blessed every time we play it live.”

As part of this year’s itinerary, the legendary rock & roll powerhouse will be the “special guests” of Kid Rock for two hometown shows in Michigan at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15. See GRAND FUNK RAILROAD’s full tour itinerary below.

BREWER took the time to talk about building the perfect set list and also discuss highlights of the GRAND FUNK RAILROAD set list, which is packed with one hit after another including of course the enduring “We’re An American Band.” His Q&A can be viewed here.

Here are the 2023 Grand Funk Railroad tour dates with more dates to be announced:

Date Location Venue
3/18/23 Clewiston, FL Clewiston Sugar Festival – Civic Park
4/01/23 Akron, OH Goodyear Theater
4/13/23 Deadwood, SD Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center
4/23/23 Oxford, AL Oxford Performing Arts Center
4/29/23 Marietta, OH Peoples Bank Theatre
5/06/23 Highland, CA Yaamava’ Theater
5/13/23 Lancaster, PA American Music Theatre
5/19/23 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
6/02/23 Peachtree City, GA Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
6/09/23 Lincoln, RI Twin River Casino
6/24/23 Selbyville, DE Freeman Arts Pavilion
7/07/23 St. Louis, MO River City Casino & Hotel
*7/14/23 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
*7/15/23 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena

*Special Guest of Kid Rock

Grand Funk Railroad (Pictured L-R: Bruce Kulick (guitar), Mel Schacher (bass guitar), Max Carl (vocals), Don Brewer (drummer), Tim Cashion (keyboardist))

Photo credit: Allen Clark

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ABOUT GRAND FUNK RAILROAD:

Originating from Flint, Michigan in 1969, this top selling American rock group of the 70’s is “COMIN’ TO YOUR TOWN TO HELP YOU PARTY IT DOWN.” Grand Funk Railroad is extremely excited to be touring in 2023 marking a 54-year milestone. After playing to millions of fans on the band’s tours from 1996 to 2022, Grand Funk’s 2023 AMERICAN BAND TOUR will continue to reach both new and long-time fans. The band will perform 45 shows throughout 2023.

Known as “The American Band,” the high-energy five-piece group will play forty shows all over the USA this year. Grand Funk Railroad includes original founding members Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit, “We’re An American Band”) and bassist Mel Schacher, “The God of Thunder.” Joining Don and Mel are true “All Stars.” Singer Max Carl is a rock veteran from 38 Special. Max penned and sang 38’s biggest hit “Second Chance” and was co-founder of California’s legendary Jack Mack and the Heart Attack. Don refers to Max as “the best blue-eyed soul singer on the planet. Lead guitarist Bruce Kulick is best known for his 12 years with KISS and has credits with Michael Bolton, Meatloaf and Billy Squier. (KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were influenced early on by Grand Funk.) Keyboardist Tim Cashion has a master’s degree in music from the University of Miami. Affectionately called “Dr. Tim,” his credits include stints with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and English soul man Robert Palmer.

Grand Funk laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. The fact that Grand Funk’s legacy still reigns over the Classic Rock landscape fifty years after its 1969 birth in Flint, Michigan is a testament to the group’s influence and staying power. Mega-hits “We’re an American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,”” Locomotion,” and “Some Kind of Wonderful” still receive continuous airplay on Classic Rock radio. We’re an American Band has received notoriety in recent years being used in movie soundtracks and in television/radio advertising. The huge hit was featured in a General Motors national TV ad campaign and in Disney’s animated feature film The Country Bears. “We’re An American Band” was featured in the Cuba Gooding Jr. film RADIO, and in the swash buckler SAHARA starring Matthew McConaughey.

Internationally acclaimed Grand Funk has toured the world, selling out in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and South America. A 1971 performance at New York’s Shea Stadium sold out faster than the Beatles. The group’s widespread appeal is also evident in its prestigious recording achievements. Over their career, Grand Funk has had 19 charted singles, 8 Top 40 hits and two Number One singles (“We’re An American Band” and “Locomotion,” both selling more than one million each). The group has now accumulated 13 gold and 10 platinum records with record sales exceeding 25 million copies sold worldwide. The most recent gold CD award was presented to the band for their greatest hits package Grand Funk Railroad the Collectors Series.

The multi-talented band carries on the tradition of Grand Funk hits and creates a new chapter in the legacy of Grand Funk Railroad. GFR drew 25,000 people to their Molson Canal Series Concert outside Buffalo, 20,000 in Albany, New York, and 20,000 fans to downtown Orlando, Florida. EMI/Capitol (Universal Music) released a new Grand Funk Greatest Hits package that includes a bonus DVD of rare concert footage. Grand Funk Railroad’s 2022 SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL TOUR was a huge success and now, with the group’s 2023 THE AMERICAN BAND TOUR, seasoned Grand Funk lovers and contemporary rock fans discovering the group for the first time will be able to celebrate the 50^th ANNIVERSARY OF WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!

Grand Funk Railroad 2023 Tour Dates
https://www.grandfunkrailroad.com/tour.html

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