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SEBASTIAN BACH Teams With Orianthi For “Future Of Youth” Track And Video; Clip Features The Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Choir

DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

SEBASTIAN BACH
TEAMS WITH
ORIANTHI
FOR
“FUTURE OF YOUTH” TRACK AND VIDEO
FROM HIS
‘CHILD WITHIN THE MAN’ ALBUM
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

2024 TOUR DATES CONTINUE
IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
THROUGH LATE NOVEMBER

“There’s only one side when the one side is hate/
Getting on my bad side was the one way you relate/
I put my faith into your lie to my face/
Won’t pledge allegiance to your house of disgrace…”

“Future of Youth”
Lyrics by Sebastian Bach

SEBASTIAN BACH has released a new video—his fifth, from his current album CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN—for “Future of Youth” with special guest performer, singer, songwriter and guitarist ORIANTHI. Watch the video for the musically explosive and lyrically unflinching single HERE.

“I am so excited to share this song and video with the world!” says the singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor. “This collaboration with my friend Orianthi began many years ago. The song ‘Future of Youth’ has always been very listenable to my ears due to the musicians involved and also the unbeatable combination of Elvis Baskette and Robert Ludwig. The chorus is something I could hear on the radio.”

In tribute to the song’s title, “Future of Youth” features the Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Choir from BACH’s recently adopted hometown of Las Vegas.

“To have the Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Choir perform and sing in the video makes my heart pound with emotion,” BACH says, “because I fell in love with singing in my own church choir many, many years ago. It has always been a dream of mine to have an actual choir in one of my rock videos—to have one of the top choirs in the country rock out in ‘Future of Youth’ is exactly what the message of the song is about. The Future of Youth belongs to the Youth and no one else!”

BACH adds, “Thank you so much to Orianthi for the amazing guitars and riffs and to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Vocal Director Matthew Ostlie—I can’t thank you enough for all of your incredible performances! Thank you so much to my Record label Reigning Phoenix Music for making this happen!”

CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by Baskette; engineered by Jef Moll, assistant engineered by Josh Saldate; and mastered by Robert Ludwig/Gateway Mastering. BACH wrote or co-wrote all the album’s 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals. CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi—who all co-wrote their respective tracks with BACH—and two tracks co-written with Myles Kennedy (“What Do I Got to Lose?” and “To Live Again’); Devin Bronson on guitars, Todd Kerns (bass) and Jeremy Coulson (drums) round out the players on the album.

“Future of Youth” is the latest release from his CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN album which has yielded four singles/videos, all of which have impacted the rock charts: Freedom,What Do I Got To Lose?,” “Everybody Bleeds,” and (Hold On) To The Dream” along with the (Hold On) To The Dream alternate video. The new video is another collaboration between BACH and Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera. “This video is our fifth in a row with my friends Jim and Tony. Once again, they have blown my mind with their artistic vision,” BACH notes.

Following a successful cross-country tour around the release of the album (May 10, 2024), SEBASTIAN kicked off another leg of fall shows earlier this month. The dates include two shows at The Whisky in Los Angeles, plus 16 dates in his native Canada (see full itinerary below).

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SEBASTIAN’s fall 2024 tour dates are as follows:

DATE LOCATION VENUE
Tue Oct 29 Halifax, NS The Bruce Guthro Theatre
Thu Oct 31 Bar Harbor, ME Criterion Theatre
Fri Nov 1 Hampton Beach, NH Wally’s
Sat Nov 2 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Sun Nov 3 Harrisburg, PA HMAC
Mon Nov 4 Johnstown, PA Pasquerilla Convention Center
Wed Nov 6 Harrison, OH Blue Note
Fri Nov 8 Ashland, KY Paramount Arts Center
Sun Nov 10 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads
Mon Nov 18 Los Angeles, CA Whisky a Go Go
Tue Nov 19 Los Angeles, CA Whisky a Go Go
Wed Nov 20 Roseville, CA Goldfield Trading Post
Sat Dec 14 Green Bay WI TBA

About Sebastian Bach:

With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify. He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalog highlighted by generational hits such as “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “Slave To The Grind,” “Wasted Time,” and “Monkey Business,” to name a few. He has made history as “the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” with a now legendary turn in Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical in addition to leading roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, ranging from “Trailer Park Boys” and “Robot Chicken” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” “The Masked Singer,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” Speaking to his versatility, he’s the rare force of nature who can duet with Axl Rose and reprise a seven-season recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.”

About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez, and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success! www.reigningphoenixmusic.com

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LAURA PURSELL “Three Miles From Christmas Eve” —The New Single And Lyric Video Is Out Today; ‘Need A Little Christmas’ EP Out 11/21

DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER/SRO PR

LAURA PURSELL
“THREE MILES FROM CHRISTMAS EVE”
THE NEW SINGLE AND LYRIC VIDEO IS OUT TODAY, NOVEMBER 1
TAKEN FROM THE SINGER AND SONGWRITER’S
‘NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS’ EP DUE NOVEMBER 21
WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE AND LISTEN TO THE SINGLE HERE

Single Art © 2024 Netcom Music

Nashville – Singer, songwriter, and performer LAURA PURSELL today (November 1) releases her new holiday single and video “Three Miles From Christmas Eve,” which she co-wrote and co-produced with Stephan Oberhoff (Melissa Manchester,Burt Bacharach and Jason Gould w/Quincy Jones). The song is taken from PURSELL’s upcoming EP NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, due November 21 on Netcom Music, and is available on all streaming platforms. Listen to the song HERE and watch the YouTube lyric video HERE.

“I love the warmth and magic of the night before Christmas,” says LAURA. “There aren’t many songs written about Christmas Eve. Many times, I was far away from loved ones in December and longed to be home on that special night. So this song is about coming home, wherever home may be.’

 

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PRE-SAVE THE EP HERE.

NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS consists of six songs and was recorded at Creation Station East and Bradley’s Barn recording studios in Nashville, TN. It was produced by Rusty Higgins and mixed by Rich Breen, except for “Three Miles From Christmas Eve,” co-produced and mixed by Stephan Oberhoff. Pre-save the EP HERE.

Here’s the NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS EP track listing:

  • We Need Little Christmas (Jerry Herman)
  • Silver Bells (Raymond Evans & Jay Livingston)
  • Let It Snow (Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne)
  • The Christmas Song (Mel Torme & Robert Wells)
  • That’s What Christmas Used To Be (Dana McVicker, Kenda Franceschi & Vickie Carrico)
  • Three Miles From Christmas Eve (Laura Pursell & Stephan Oberhoff)

MORE ABOUT LAURA PURSELL:

Her latest album SHOOTING STAR (released in 2023) includes the title track and her distinctively unique cover of the Bob Dylan-written song that appears on his 1989 album OH MERCY. Watch the video filmed in downtown Nashville HERE. Recently, Pursell was invited on the SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW podcast by the show’s host, Rik Anthony who shares: “In the heart of Nashville, amidst the echoes of country music legends, stands a luminary in her own right. Laura Pursell was born into country music royalty as the daughter of a pioneer in the creation of the iconic ‘Nashville Sound.” Pursell’s journey is steeped in heritage and talent.” Listen to the album Shooting Star HERE.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Vic’s Las Vegas

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October 31, 2024

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CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AT VIC’S LAS VEGAS

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WHAT:         Celebrate Thanksgiving at Vic’s Las Vegas with a savory prix fixe menu featuring traditional favorites and all the trimmings for $45 per person. Vic’s will also offer their full menu featuring Italian-American cuisine, and guests can enjoy complimentary live jazz from the award-winning Las Vegas Academy’s Jazz Trio from Noon – 3 p.m. and 4 – 7 p.m.

Starter – choice of Vic’s House Salad or Butternut Squash Soup with Cream

Entrée – choice of Roasted Turkey Breast, Honey Glazed Ham, or a Turkey and Ham Combo

Sides – choice of three: Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Candied Yams, Green Beans, Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Mac & Cheese, or Homemade Vegetarian Stuffing

Dessert – choice of pie served a la mode: Apple, Pecan, or Pumpkin

WHEN:         Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
No cover. No minimum purchase required. Reservations are encouraged.

WHERE:       Vic’s Las Vegas
355 Promenade Place in Symphony Park

ABOUT VIC’S LAS VEGAS

Created by Porchlight Hospitality in 2023, Vic’s Las Vegas is located in Symphony Park at 355 Promenade Place. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m., Vic’s features Italian-American cuisine, a full-service bar, gaming, and live entertainment nightly. Reservations can be made by calling 725-755-5299 or visit vicslasvegas.com. Follow on Instagram @vicslasvegas.

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310-367-9056
Hillary@sropr.com

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Live jazz is bountiful this November at Vic’s Las Vegas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2024

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LIVE JAZZ IS BOUNTIFUL AT VIC’S LAS VEGAS THIS NOVEMBER

WHAT:                 Vic’s Las Vegas brings world-class jazz artists to entertain diners throughout the month, in addition to nightly live jazz from the Las Vegas Academy’s Jazz Program.

WHO/
WHEN:                 Nov. 1 & 2                         NICOLE ZURAITIS
– 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
                             Nov. 8 & 9                         KEN PEPLOWSKI – 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
                              Nov. 21 & 22                     LARRY FULLER TRIO – 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 29 & 30                     GRAHAM DECHTER & FRIENDS featuring Konrad Paszkudzki, Ryan Shaw, Alex Frank, and Melissa Morgan – 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.


WHERE:               Vic’s Las Vegas
                              355 Promenade Place in Symphony Park
No cover and no minimums. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

ABOUT NICOLE ZURAITIS

Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY winning and 2X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader, and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole has positioned herself as one of the top artists and “prolific songwriters” (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond.

As a recording artist, Nicole has released five albums as leader, and her sixth album, How Love Begins, co-produced with eight-time GRAMMY-winner Christian McBride, won BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM at the 2024 GRAMMY® awards and features all original music. Besides leading her quartet, Nicole is the premier vocalist for the Birdland Big Band and frequently headlines iconic NYC jazz clubs like Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center, Birdland, the Blue Note, the Carlyle, 54 Below and the late, great 55 Bar. She has appeared as a featured soloist with the Savannah Philharmonic, Asheville Symphony and Macon Pops and has supported iconic singers like Melanie, Morgan James, Darren Criss and Livingston Taylor on piano and vocals.

Nicole’s arrangement of Dolly Parton’s Jolene, co-written with renowned drummer and bandleader Dan Pugach, was nominated for a 2019 GRAMMY®, spring boarding her career and making her a household name in the modern-day jazz landscape. In 2020, she was named in the top 40 under 40 for 2020 in Connecticut Magazine, and her weekly live stream during the Covid-19 crisis, “Virtual Piano Lounge,” was featured in Forbes Magazine.

Nicole has collaborated with an extensive list of luminaries, including Christian McBride, David Cook, Gilad Hekselman, Veronica Swift, Benny Benack, Stephen Feifke, Cyrille Aimee, Antonio Sanchez, Dave Stryker, Omar Hakim, Rachel Z, Helen Sung, and Bernard Purdie. She is a proud educator and currently vocal faculty at NYU, SUNY Purchase, and the Litchfield Jazz Camp.

An ardent activist with a decade-long track record of giving back, her album release coincided with a self-produced music festival and day of activism for Save the Sound.Org.

ABOUT KEN PEPLOWSKI

“When you grow up in Cleveland, Ohio, playing in a Polish polka band, you learn to think fast on your feet”, says Ken Peplowski, who played his first pro engagement when he was still in elementary school. “From my first time performing in public, I knew I wanted to play music for a living.”

Ken, and his trumpet-playing brother Ted, made many local radio and TV appearances and played for Polish dances and weddings virtually every weekend all through high-school. “That’s where I learned to improvise, ‘fake’ songs, learn about chord changes, etc.- it’s exactly like learning to swim by being thrown into the water!” By the time Ken was in his early teens, he was experimenting with jazz by playing in the school “stage” bands, and by jamming with many of the local jazz musicians. “By the time I hit high school, I was teaching at the local music store, playing in our family band, and playing jazz gigs around town while still getting up early every day for school.”

After a year of college, Ken joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Morrow. “Buddy heard me with my quartet at a Cleveland jazz festival along with Teddy Wilson’s trio and the Dorsey band and made an offer right then and there for me to not only play lead alto, but to have a feature spot on the clarinet with the rhythm section. It was a great ‘road-school’ – we learned the discipline that goes with playing one-nighters every day for 48 weeks out of the year, and Buddy was a great, very generous bandleader.”

Peplowski met Sonny Stitt while on the road with the Dorsey band and studied with him. “He was, and is, an inspiration to all of us who make a living ‘on the road’ – I’ve never heard anybody play with such amazing consistency as Sonny, through all kinds of settings. In 1980, Ken moved to New York City, and was soon playing in all kinds of settings, from traditional to avant-garde jazz. “Everything’s a learning experience in jazz music – there’s always an element of the unpredictable.” In 1984, Benny Goodman came out of retirement and put together a new band, hiring Ken on tenor saxophone.

Peplowski signed with Concord Records, under the tutelage of Carl Jefferson, the founder and president, and recorded close to 20 albums as a leader, including “The Natural Touch” in 1992 which won Best Jazz Record of the Year by the Prises Deutschen Schallplatten Kritiken, and “The Other Portrait”, recorded in Sophia Bulgaria with the symphony orchestra and highlighting Ken’s classical side. He also recorded two records on the Nagel Heyer label, “Lost In The Stars” and “Easy To Remember,” the latter of which features Bobby Short on his last recording. “I loved Bobby Short’s approach to the American songbook, and we’d talked about doing a record together for a while – I’m glad we got this one ‘in the can.’

ABOUT LARRY FULLER

Based out of New York City, Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed American jazz pianist known to “swing like a beast!”.  He is a Yamaha Artist. Early in his career, Fuller’s undeniable talent earned him the position of musical director and pianist for vocalist Ernestine Anderson, pianist in drummer Jeff Hamilton’s Trio, and final pianist in legendary bassist Ray Brown’s Trio.  He also recorded and toured with vocalist-guitarist John Pizzarelli’s Quartet.

Harnessing his extraordinary bandstand experience – Fuller now leads The Larry Fuller Trio.  He presents a musical program rarely experienced today – consistently praised for his emotive, swinging style, monster technique, and program versatility.  From bop, to stride, to swing, to blues, Fuller’s live performances are simply not to be missed!  At Vic’s, expect to hear anything from Stevie Wonder to Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery to Cedar Walton, George Gershwin to Joni Mitchell.  And a special tribute to Fuller’s mentor and former boss – bass legend Ray Brown – a tribute inspired by years on the road with The Ray Brown Trio.

Larry Fuller has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Kennedy Center, Bern International Jazz Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Shanghai Center Theater, Blue Note (Milan, Tokyo, NYC), Auditorio Ibirapuera with Symphony Orchestra Brazil, and many more.

ABOUT GRAHAM DECHTER

Graham, an accomplished guitarist, composer and arranger, began studying music at the age of 5 when he began taking violin lessons and composing orchestral pieces. He discovered his passion for guitar and jazz at the Idyllwild Academy of the Arts. Upon graduation, Graham entered the Jazz Studies program at the Eastman School of Music.

After completing a year at Eastman, Graham returned to Los Angeles after being invited by Jeff Hamilton to join the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO); he became the youngest member of the acclaimed orchestra being only 19 years old at the time.

He has traveled extensively in North America, Europe and Asia and has performed and recorded with some of the most respected names in music, including Michael Bublé, Eliane Elias, Benny Golson, James Moody, John Pizzarelli, Larry Goldings, Jon Hendricks, Nancy Wilson, Kurt Elling, Billy Taylor, Benny Green, Bill Charlap, Paquito D’Rivera, Curtis Fuller, Wycliffe Gordon, Terell Stafford, Clark Terry, Snooky Young, and Wynton Marsalis.

KONRAD PASZKUDZKI

Although raised in Western Australia by Polish parents, Konrad’s musical affinity and passion for swingin’ American jazz revealed itself early on. He was accepted into university at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth at the tender age of 15, studying jazz piano and finishing his undergraduate degree a few weeks after turning 19. The precocious instrumentalist swiftly established a reputation as a leading jazzman in Australia, touring for the next two years and playing with his mentor, jazz trumpeter James Morrison. After being offered a scholarship to the University of Miami, he relocated to the United States in 2009, receiving his master’s degree in 2011 at the age of 22. Upon graduation, he spent a year in Los Angeles playing piano with the likes of the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and the Jeff Hamilton Trio. Konrad returned to the East Coast in 2012 after being offered a position to lead the house trio at the coveted New York venue, 54 Below.

​Following a yearlong residency and two self-released trio recordings, he joined the John Pizzarelli Quartet in November of 2013, leading to over 1000 performances worldwide in the following four years.  In 2015 Konrad became a Yamaha artist, and in 2016 began working for Venus Records in Japan. Between 2016-2017 the Konrad Paszkudzki trio recorded seven albums for the label. Aside from touring and recording, Konrad also commenced his role as Artistic Director of Jazz at the Ballroom in 2017, a not-for-profit organization committed to delivering the highest caliber of swinging American jazz across the West Coast.

ALEX FRANK

Alex Frank is a guitarist, composer, and educator based in Kansas City. As a working guitarist, Alex currently leads a trio and quartet under his name, playing at clubs around Kansas City and holding down a nearly two-year residency playing his music at the Green Lady Lounge.

RYAN SHAW

Ryan Shaw is a drummer who performs and/or records with Michael Bublé, Seth MacFarlane, Bill Holman, Gilbert Castellanos, Richard Shelton, Graham Dechter, Melissa Morgan and many more. Performing throughout Southern California, Ryan has performed at most of the best Jazz clubs in the area including the Blue Whale, Catalina, Vitello’s, Vibrato, Spaghettini, and more. He can also be seen traveling regularly throughout the United States and internationally.

Ryan Shaw began his musical pursuits at the age of five on piano. By age 8, he began studying percussion and got his first drum set at the age of 10. He began playing at his church regularly while participating in his school’s Band, Marching Band, and Jazz Band and eventually graduated from the prestigious USC Thornton School of Music with a degree in Jazz Studies.

In addition to his vast experience as a performer in many Jazz contexts, Ryan can also be seen frequently performing with various Pop and Indie groups as well as at a variety of churches in the Los Angeles area. Ryan has had the opportunity to perform with John Clayton, Russell Malone, Larry Koonse, Bob Sheppard, Dan Higgins, Gerald Clayton, Chuck Berghofer, Christian Jacob, Bob McChesney, Graham Dechter, Alex Frank, Bruce Forman, Rob Lockhart, Holly Hofmann, Mike Wofford and more, and has had the opportunity to study with Jeff Hamilton, Peter Erskine, Roy McCurdy, Aaron Serfaty, and Joe LaBarbera.

Ryan currently lives in Los Angeles and spends his time outside of music entertaining several hobbies including video editing, baseball, and watching classic movies.

MELISSA MORGAN

Born in New York City, she grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. Her first musical instrument was the piano, which she began practicing at age four. Her singing began while in high school with local choirs and performing with a few select classical vocal groups across the U.S. and other venues abroad. Most memorable was a seven-country tour of Europe in 1996 with the U.S. Youth Chorale. As a student Melissa received numerous awards including 3 gold cups in the New Jersey Federation of Music solo piano competition, top ranking in the New Jersey all-state choir, and runner up for the New Jersey Governor’s award for vocal music.

Inspired by the classic recordings by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Nancy Wilson and Sarah Vaughn, Melissa pursued her love of Jazz through studies of music.  She attended the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music, studying with many prominent artists. During her tenure, she appeared with the conservatory’s Jazz and Latin Jazz Orchestras and was featured vocalist with the Purchase Jazz Band during a 1999 tour of Spain. She graduated from the Purchase in 2002 with a B.A. in music.

She has since performed as a regular at several of New York’s top jazz venues; Cleopatra’s Needle, Flute, G Bar, Smalls, Smoke and St. Nick’s Pub to name a few. At that time, Melissa performed with her own trio, as well as with other artists in the New York area. She was featured in performances with Jon Faddis and the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars at the Blue Note in New York in 2001. In 2002 Melissa performed at the New York Women of Jazz Festival at Smoke jazz club. Around this time, she was also a guest on the Metro TV-NY program “Where to hear jazz in New York City”.

Melissa competed and became a semi-finalist in the 2004 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in Washington D.C., “the most prestigious jazz competition in the world, hosted by Billy Dee Williams and Herbie Hancock. Judges for the competition were luminaries Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling, Jimmy Scott, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Flora Purim.” Melissa moved to Los Angeles, California where she pursued a recording career for a few years. She has now moved to the Bay Area, where she continues to perfect her art, and can be heard performing in numerous venues.

ABOUT VIC’S LAS VEGAS

Created by Porchlight Hospitality in 2023, the award-winning Vic’s Las Vegas is located in Symphony Park at 355 Promenade Place. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m., Vic’s features Italian-American cuisine, a full-service bar, gaming, and live entertainment nightly. Reservations can be made by calling 725-755-5299 or visit vicslasvegas.com. Follow on Instagram @vicslasvegas.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot, SRO PR
310-367-9056
hillary@sropr.com

*Artist images available upon request.

 


FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS Expand “Hot Vegas Nights” Residency Due To Popular Demand With Four New Dates: 11/9, 11/30, 12/14, and 12/28

DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2024

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FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS
EXPAND “HOT VEGAS NIGHTS” RESIDENCY
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
WITH FOUR NEW DATES,
BRINGING THE SHOW TOTAL TO 11
AT RED ROCK CASINO RESORT

NEWLY ANNOUNCED SATURDAY NIGHT SHOWS ARE SET FOR
NOVEMBER 9, NOVEMBER 30,
DECEMBER 14, AND DECEMBER 28

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST AND COMPOSER
STEVE STEVENS (BILLY IDOL)
WILL JOIN THE BAND AS PART OF THEIR SET ON NOVEMBER 9

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The temperatures may now be cooler, but the steamy “Hot Vegas Nights” residency by FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS has been extended with four free shows at Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas, bringing the total to 11 dates: Saturday, November 8 at 8pm; Saturday, November 30 at 8pm; Saturday, December 12 at 8pm; and Saturday, December 28 at 8pm. The excitement for the November 9 show has been ramped up with the announcement that a very special guest—Grammy Award-winning guitarist extraordinaire and composer Steve Stevens (Billy Idol)—will join the band for a few songs during their set.

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Anyone who’s been to the “Hot Vegas Nights” residency by FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS knows that band frontman FRANKY PEREZ specializes in raising roofs. The charismatic singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Vegas native—along with his eight accomplished musicians including ace guitarist Christian Brady; two background vocalists; and three dancers—has been bringing the house down at the hotel’s Rocks Lounge showroom since the residency launched there this past June. Watch a pre-show sizzle reel HERE.

“The band and I believe in this show and its music wholeheartedly,” says FRANKY. “Watching the audience grow night after night and become as emotionally invested in the project as we are is overwhelming and beyond words. I’m deeply grateful to Red Rock for recognizing our vision and providing us with a stage to bring it to life!”

As part of the show, FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS serve up creative mash-up arrangements that take the audience higher. Don’t be surprised, for example, to hear the classic guitar part of The O’Jays’ “For The Love of Money” creatively merged into Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty.”

“Nothing is impossible, off-limits, or out of reach when it comes to choosing songs or arrangements for the show,” explains FRANKY. “I have an incredible band that can deliver on anything I throw at them! There are only two rules: 1) It must move you, and 2) It must groove.”

The FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS lineup is:

Franky Perez – Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Christian Brady – Guitar
Doc Ellis – Bass
Tim Sellars – Percussion
Mario Dawson – Drums
Ramiro Nasselo – Trumpet
Mark Trag – Saxophone
Kevin Mullinax – Trombone
Oscar Alejandro – Keys
Tina Cookson – Lead Dancer Choreographer
Veronika Shatsylo – Dancer
Sarah LeClear – Dancer
Cassie Stone Brady – Background Singer
Anne Martinez – Background Singer

FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS pack serious musical heat. They’re fierce and passionate, with a pumping horn section, congas, showgirls, soulful rocking songs, and Latin music reflecting PEREZ’ roots.” I have a huge catalog of original music, and I’m very lucky that people want to hear it. ‘Run Down Nasty’ is an original that gets a huge crowd response, not only musically but also in its presentation, largely thanks to Tina Cookson, our lead dancer and choreographer. She outdid herself on that one, and it’s honestly something to be seen! As far as covers go, our take on ‘Whole Lotta Love’ is something else! Take Zep, Ike and Tina, Santana, and Tower of Power, throw them in a blender, pour it over ice, and you have our version. It’s a showstopper!”

FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS have been filling the hotel’s showroom since the residency began on June 7, the same day they released their LIVE IN LAS VEGAS EP. It consists of rousing versions of four popular and diverse songs—“The Stroke” (Billy Squier), “Missionary Man” (Eurythmics), “Tennessee Whiskey” (Chris Stapleton), and “Whipping Post” (Allman Brothers Band)—that were recorded at Red Rock Casino Resort, along with the studio bonus cut “Hot Vegas Nights.” Listen to the EP HERE, watch the “Hot Vegas Nights” video HERE, and read more about the EP HERE.

On the residency’s opening night, the audience included Eddie Trunk of SiriusXM, John Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review Journal, singer Donovan Leitch, and guitarist Stoney Curtis.

“Not only is Franky a phenomenal singer and performer, but the entire band is stellar. A wide range of fantastic music played in a unique way only they can deliver. A truly great show and Vegas experience!”
Eddie Trunk, TrunkNation SiriusXM Radio

“A Las Vegas native, the ever-rocking Franky Perez is the heart and soul of his city. He and his backing band are all-in, every night, fully committed to a gold-standard performance.”
John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review Journal

“It doesn’t get any more legit and ‘live’ than Franky Perez and The All Nighters! Every sensational, high-energy show takes the audience on an extraordinary musical journey from the downbeat to standing room encore.  Franky Perez and The All Nighters are ‘Simply The Best!’”
–Candace Davis-Martin, Corporate Director of Entertainment / Station Casinos

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Photo Credit: Fab Fernandez
Note: FRANKY is pictured front and center

ABOUT FRANKY PEREZ:

FRANKY PEREZ is a dynamic and engaging artist that can take any genre and make it his own. He was born to entertain, whether he’s performing one of his critically acclaimed originals, a moving ballad from the American songbook, or the latest in-demand pop hit. He delivers it all with an authenticity that will captivate any audience.  Life should be celebrated. And any great celebration demands a hot spot and a stage dripping with unparalleled entertainment.

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WEBSITE

INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE

For more info about FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS, contact:

Mitch Schneider, SRO PR: mschneider@sropr.com

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Music Industry Executive/Author Vicky Hamilton Sets November 21 For Second Book, ‘Veiled Allusions’; Book To Be Launched With L.A. Reading/Interview/Performances

DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

MUSIC INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE AND AUTHOR
VICKY HAMILTON
SETS NOVEMBER 21 FOR SECOND BOOK,
‘VEILED ALLUSIONS,’
A COLLECTION OF POETRY
BOOK CHRONICLES HER LIFE FROM A
15-YEAR-OLD TEENAGER IN INDIANA
THROUGH A CAREER OF
TWISTS AND TURNS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
TO PRESENT DAY LOS ANGELES

DAY OF RELEASE EVENT LAUNCH AT DESERT 5 SPOT
PRESENTED BY FOXES MAGAZINE
TO INCLUDE READING AND CONVERSATION WITH THE AUTHOR AND LOS ANGELES WRITER AND PUNK HOSTAGE PRESS PUBLISHER
IRIS BERRY,
FOLLOWED BY A LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM
MIDNIGHT COWGIRLS AND
DJ SET FROM KEVIN PRESTON

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Grammy Award-winning and longtime music industry executive, personal manager, and author Vicky Hamilton—who garnered acclaim for her Appetite For Dysfunction memoir (recently optioned by Electric Panda which is working with a prominent writer to develop the book for television)—has set her sights on a new medium with her forthcoming book VEILED ALLUSIONS. It’s a collection of poetry set for release via Ingram Spark on November 21, 2024. The 50-plus poems in VICKY’s second book represent “me at 15 through me at 66,” she says.

“Poetry was my first love,” VICKY adds. “I started writing poetry in junior high school and continue to write poems today. I tried to pick the best poetry I had written over my lifetime for this book and included a few of my early poems to show my growth.”

VEILED ALLUSIONS will be launched with a free November 21 event overlooking Hollywood, CA—which served as inspiration for much of the book—at DESERT 5 SPOT (6516 Selma Ave.) presented by FOXES MAGAZINE. The evening will kick off at 7:30 PM with a reading and conversation with VICKY accompanied by Los Angeles writer and Punk Hostage Press publisher Iris Berry, followed by a live performance from Midnight Cowgirls, DJ set from Kevin Preston and special guest TBA.

VEILED ALLUSIONS chronicles VICKY’s early life, her move to Los Angeles, entre into the music business, love, life, and everything in between. Highlights include the poems “Sharks and Snakes” (see below), “Peahen Rising,” “Praise for Groupies,” “The Woman’s Worth,” and “Tryst.”

“While dealing with big city life and the misogyny of record business, writing became my solace, my way of working through my problems,” VICKY explains. “I had a backstage pass to the underbelly of sex, drugs, and narcissism. Being a woman in a man’s business world proved to be the object of a lot of my pain. Writing poetry helped me make sense of it all. Starting a new love affair? Looking at the potential of this new relationship or a failed love affair? What better way to analyze what happened than writing a poem about it.”

Book artwork by Cayley Credit

The book’s title was inspired by a conversation, recalls VICKY. “I was on a call with my lawyer (Holly Browde) telling her I was writing this poetry book and telling stories, sometimes about famous people but not naming them by their full name. Holly said, ‘Oh, Veiled Allusions (with a A), it’s a legal term meaning just that!’ I said, ‘that’s it…the title!’ The definition of allusion—an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference—was a perfect fit.”

VEILED ALLUSIONS features cover artwork by Laurie Lipton, with layout and artwork by Cayley Credit, a Denver-based graphic designer and artist. The illustrations that accompany the poems are vivid and moving.

“Cayley is a great artist in her own right,” VICKY says. “She really worked really hard to give hints to what the poems were about without hitting it on the nose and I loved working with her on this book and my many other projects.”

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About Vicky Hamilton:

Long time Grammy Award-Winning music industry executive, personal manager and writer. Vicky is featured in; I Wanna Rock docuseries, and June documentary, both released on Paramount Plus, VH-1s Behind the Music and Driven, The BBC, The Biography Channel and many other documentaries. Considered one of the most successful female music executives in the industry, Vicky has discovered, developed or managed the careers of Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Faster Pussycat and many others. Sales figures of the acts Vicky has developed are over 250 million records in sales. In addition, Vicky Hamilton also has worked as an A&R executive at Geffen, Capitol and Vapor Records and had a successful independent record label, which won a Grammy for June Carter Cash, Press On record. Currently, Vicky has finished a worldwide book tour for her memoir, Appetite For Dysfunction recorded the book as an audio book that was released 2023 on Arena Scripts. Appetite for Dysfunction is now being developed as TV series by production company Electric Panda. As always, Vicky is managing and consulting several music acts, owns her own record label, Dark Spark Music distributed through The Orchard/Sony.

www.vickyhamilton.com

www.darksparkmusic.com

 


CHAPEL HART – HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS – First Full-Length Christmas Album is Out Today With Very Special Guests

DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

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CHAPEL HART’S
FIRST FULL-LENGTH CHRISTMAS ALBUM
‘HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS’
OUT TODAY (OCTOBER 25)
LISTEN HERE

SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE DARIUS RUCKER, VINCE GILL,
GRETCHEN WILSON, RISSI PALMER, THE ISAACS,
T.GRAHAM BROWN, AND JASON CRABB

LISTEN TO
THE ALBUM’S FIRST SINGLE
“COME ON SANTA (READY FOR CHRISTMAS NOW)”
HERE

CHRISTMAS SHOW TOUR DATES TO FOLLOW

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CHAPEL HART—consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle—are excited to announce today’s (October 25) release of their very first Christmas album, HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS, via Origins Records and available on all streaming platforms. The 12-song album includes four original songs, alongside well-known and beloved holiday favorites, and hosts some very special guests: Darius Rucker (“That Time Of Year”), Vince Gill (“Silver Bells”), Gretchen Wilson (“Hartfelt Family Christmas”), The Isaacs (“Christmas Day”), T. Graham Brown (“Christmas in Dixie”), Rissi Palmer (White Christmas”), and Jason Crabb (“Spirit of Christmas”).

HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS was recorded at Oak Tree Productions recording studio in Hendersonville, TN. It was produced by Danica Hart and JT3D and mixed and mastered by Billy Dawson, Dawson Studios, Nashville. Musicians on the album include Dan Needham (Drums), Gary Lunn (Bass and Guitar), Jerry McPhearson (Electric Guitar), Gideon “Terry” Klein (Pedal Steel & Acoustic Guitar) and Tre’ Corley (Keyboards). Click HERE to listen to the album.

“The Hartfelt Family Christmas album feels like a true classic with a fresh, updated feel that I can’t get enough of,” says Danica Hart. “The mix of songs on the album range from ones that make you want to get up and dance to ones that will have you driving and bawling your eyes out. This album is a must-have for the holiday season, as it truly captures the spirit of Christmas, and I believe gives you a warm welcome into the Christmas season with Chapel Hart! I highly recommend adding this album to your holiday music collection.”

The HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS track listing is as follows:

  • Silver Bells (Vince Gill)
  • That Time of Year* (Darius Rucker)
  • Blue Christmas
  • Hartfelt Family Christmas*(Gretchen Wilson)
  • Spirit of Christmas (Jason Crabb)
  • Mary Did You Know
  • Christmas in Dixie (T. Graham Brown)
  • Christmas Day* (The Isaacs)
  • Oh Holy Night
  • White Christmas (Rissi Palmer)
  • Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now) *
  • O Come All Ye Faithful

*Original Songs

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The group’s very first holiday single from the album, “Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now)” was released October 18. You can listen to the single HERE.

“I feel like ‘Come on Santa’ is the perfect song to kick off this holiday season,” Trea Swindle says. “Until we’d finished the first playback, I realized that there hasn’t really been a song that accurately described the pre-Christmas excitement that we’ve been experiencing. This is the anthem for the folks who want to start hanging their decorations well before the pumpkin spice starts rolling out!”

On the live front, CHAPEL HART continue to wow audiences around the world. Beyond recent performances in the U.S., the group will head to Asia in November for five dates in Japan performing for U.S. military troops before embarking on the U.S. Christmas tour to support the album. The group will also help kick-off the new year in the national broadcast and streaming of the 136th Rose Parade airing on New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

CHAPEL HART TOUR DATES:

DATE LOCATION VENUE
Oct. 19 Natchez, MS Balloon Fest
Oct. 26 Liberty Hill, SC Beaver’s Den
Oct. 31 New Orleans, LA Riverwalk Outlets
Nov. 8 Guam Guam-Kadena Airfield *Christmas Tour
Nov. 11 Misawa, Japan
Nov. 12 Yokota, Japan
Nov. 13 Yokosuka, Japan
Nov. 15 Camp Shields
Nov. 16 Kadena AFB
Nov. 19 Nashville, TN City Winery Nashville *Christmas Tour
Nov. 22 Bartlett, TN Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center *Christmas Tour
Nov. 23 Bartlett, TN Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center *Christmas Tour
Nov. 25 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 29 Tysons, VA Capital One Hall *Christmas Tour
Nov. 30 Marion, VA The Lincoln Theatre *Christmas Tour
Dec. 1 New York, NY Sony Hall *Christmas Tour
Dec. 2 Buffalo, NY Electric City *Christmas Tour
Dec. 5 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House *Christmas Tour
Dec. 6 Walhalla, SC Walhalla Performing Arts Center *Christmas Tour
Dec. 7 Hopewell, VA Beacon Theatre *Christmas Tour
Dec. 8 Kannapolis, NC Swanee Theater *Christmas Tour
Dec. 11 Nashville, TN Opry Country Christmas *Christmas Tour
Dec. 12 Meridian, MS Temple Theatre *Christmas Tour
Dec. 13 Gainesville GA Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers *Christmas Tour
Dec. 14 Waycross, GA Okefenokee Fairgrounds
Dec. 19 Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre *Christmas Tour
Dec. 20 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue *Christmas Tour
Dec. 21 Chicago, IL Chop Shop *Christmas Tour
Dec. 22 Carrier, MS Infinity Farms *Christmas Tour
Jan. 1 Pasadena, CA Rose Parade
Jan. 3 El Cajon, CA Sycuan Casino Resort

*Christmas Tour Dates

About CHAPEL HART:

CHAPEL HART, consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle, are celebrated for their performance of their Dolly Parton-inspired “You Can Have Him, Jolene” during their first appearance on America’s Got Talent in 2022 which earned them a group Golden Buzzer and catapulted them to stardom. In quick succession, the Mississippi natives shot to No. 1 on iTunes, heard from Parton herself, and received an invitation to make their Grand Ole Opry debut. Since then, they’ve gone on a world tour and reached fans around the globe earning them the title of “International Group of the Year” as well as “International Song of the Year” for their single “You Can Have Him Jolene” in Scotland. They were also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMA’s including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore album release “The Girls Are Back In Town.” Chapel Hart continues to make major strides in a relatively short period of time having already been named CMT’s Next Women of Country, Opry Next Stage Artists, Music Row’s Next Big Thing, as well as CMT Listen Up Artists.

Visit CHAPEL HART’s website and social media for more information and updates.

WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
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SRO PR
Lyndie Wenner, lwenner@sropr.com
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com

 


The Cantina by El Dorado now offers weekend brunch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2024

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THE CANTINA BY EL DORADO LAUNCHES WEEKEND BRUNCH STARTING OCT. 26

WHAT:            The Cantina by El Dorado is now offering Brunch every Saturday and Sunday. The thoughtfully crafted menu is a mix of sweet and savory delectable dishes featuring Vital Farms® eggs that can be paired with bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys, one of their specialty cocktails, or a refreshing margarita while enjoying the weekend. New items include:

  • Bolillo Churro French Toast – Crème Brulée custard, cinnamon and sugar, Chantilly cream, caramel pearls, and Dulce De Leche syrup.
  • Breakfast Burrito – Choice of chorizo, bacon, steak, or veggies, with farm fresh eggs, breakfast potatoes, and Oaxacan cheese blend, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
  • Breakfast Taco – Choice of bacon, chorizo, steak, or veggies with farm fresh eggs, black beans, Oaxacan cheese blend and pico de gallo.
  • Carne Asada Skillet – Farm fresh eggs, breakfast potatoes, Carne Asada, and grilled peppers and onions.
  • Chilaquiles – Fried Eggs, Carne Asada, fried corn tortillas, refried beans, and onion.
  • Chorizo Skillet – Farm fresh eggs, breakfast potatoes, chorizo link, and grilled peppers and onions.
  • Dos Aguacate Toast – Bolillo bread, avocado spread, Heirloom tomatoes, queso fresco, and poached eggs.
  • El Dorado Brunch Enchiladas – Papas, chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, salsa verde y crema, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and cilantro, served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
  • Hangover Cure Burger – Angus smash burger, smoked bacon, and Cheddar cheese on a Telera roll, topped with guacamole, crispy onions, a fried egg, and jalapeño ranch. Served with papas fritas.
  • Huevos Divorciados – Fried eggs, fried corn tortillas, Hass avocados, refried beans, queso fresco, roasted green and red salsa, served with cilantro rice.
  • Macho Benedict – Crisp English muffin, chorizo, Fresno chiles, poached eggs, cilantro, chipotle Hollandaise sauce, guacamole, served with breakfast potatoes.
  • Quesabirria Omelette – Fresh organic eggs, braised house birria, Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, fresh pico de gallo, pickled red onions, cilantro, poblano crema, and consommé, served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
  • Tajin Watermelon Salad – Fresh watermelon, Spring mix, toasted almonds, local honey and lime dressing, roasted Fresno chilis, cucumbers, radish, queso fresco, and pickled red onions.
  • Torta de Huevo a La Mexicana – Three eggs, house cheese, guacamole, pinto beans, grilled chile güeros and onions, served on a fresh bolillo roll.

                       

WHEN:            Starting this Saturday, October 26, 2024, and offered every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE:         The Cantina by El Dorado

8349 W. Sunset Road near the 215 Beltway, 725-208-1903

Reservations are encouraged.

ABOUT THE CANTINA BY EL DORADO

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, The Cantina by El Dorado features a streamlined menu of high quality organic, non-GMO authentic Mexican cuisine, a full-service bar with gaming, and multiple televisions for an elevated sports viewing experience. Every Tuesday is Tequila Tuesday featuring $10 Don Julio® 1942 shots. The Cantina is conveniently located off the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive at 8349 W. Sunset Rd #150. For more information or to make a reservation, call 725-208-1903 or visit https://eldoradocantina.com/the-cantina-by-eldorado/.

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hillary@sropr.com

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CHAPEL HART’s “Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now)” New Original Song From ‘Hartfelt Family Christmas’ Album Is Out Today 10/18

DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

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CHAPEL HART’S
“COME ON SANTA (READY FOR CHRISTMAS NOW),”
NEW ORIGINAL SONG AND THE FIRST SINGLE
FROM THE GROUP’S
‘HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS’ ALBUM
OUT TODAY (OCTOBER 18)
LISTEN HERE

GROUP’S FULL LENGTH CHRISTMAS ALBUM
OUT OCTOBER 25
WITH TOUR DATES TO FOLLOW

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CHAPEL HART—the Mississippi born n’ raised country music trio consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindle—have today (October 18) released their very first holiday single “Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now).” Listen to the single HERE from their forthcoming HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS album due out October 25 (distributed by Origins Records).

“I feel like ‘Come on Santa’ is the perfect song to kick off this holiday season,” Trea Swindle says. “Until we’d finished the first playback, I realized that there hasn’t really been a song that accurately described the pre-Christmas excitement that we’ve been experiencing. This is the anthem for the folks who want to start hanging their decorations well before the pumpkin spice starts rolling out!”

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The HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS track listing (full list below) consists of 12 songs, including four originals, alongside well-known and beloved holiday favorites. Click HERE to pre-save the album. Special guests on the album include Darius Rucker (“That Time Of Year”), Vince Gill (“Silver Bells”), Gretchen Wilson (“Hartfelt Family Christmas”), The Isaacs (“Christmas Day”), T. Graham Brown (“Christmas in Dixie”), Rissi Palmer (White Christmas”), and Jason Crabb (“Spirit of Christmas”).

The HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS album was recorded at Oak Tree Productions recording studio in Hendersonville, TN. It was produced by Danica Hart and JT3D and mixed and mastered by Billy Dawson, Dawson Studios, Nashville. Musicians on the album include Dan Needham (Drums), Gary Lunn (Bass and Guitar), Jerry McPhearson (Electric Guitar), Gideon “Terry” Klein (Pedal Steel & Acoustic Guitar) and Tre’ Corley (Keyboards).

The HARTFELT FAMILY CHRISTMAS track listing is as follows:

  • Silver Bells (Vince Gill)
  • That Time of Year* (Darius Rucker)
  • Blue Christmas
  • Hartfelt Family Christmas*(Gretchen Wilson)
  • Spirit of Christmas (Jason Crabb)
  • Mary Did You Know
  • Christmas in Dixie (T. Graham Brown)
  • Christmas Day* (The Isaacs)
  • Oh Holy Night
  • White Christmas (Rissi Palmer)
  • Come On Santa (Ready For Christmas Now) *
  • O Come All Ye Faithful

*Original Songs written by Chapel Hart

“The Hartfelt Family Christmas album feels like a true classic with a fresh, updated feel that I can’t get enough of,” says Danica Hart. “The mix of songs on the album range from ones that make you want to get up and dance to ones that will have you driving and bawling your eyes out. This album is a must-have for the holiday season, as it truly captures the spirit of Christmas, and I believe gives you a warm welcome into the Christmas season with Chapel Hart! I highly recommend adding this album to your holiday music collection.”

On the live front, CHAPEL HART continue to wow audiences around the world. Beyond recent performances in the U.S., the female country music trio visited the UK for a knockout performance at the Long Road Festival as well as two independent sold-out shows. They also left an indelible impression on the sold-out audiences of Country Night Gstaad in Gstaad, Switzerland where they opened for Little Big Town before returning to the U.S. for additional shows leading up to their Hartfelt Family Christmas shows. In addition, the group will head to Asia in November for five dates in Japan performing for U.S. military troops. The group will help kick-off the new year in the national broadcast and streaming of the 136th Rose Parade airing on New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

CHAPEL HART TOUR DATES:

DATE LOCATION VENUE
Oct. 19 Natchez, MS Balloon Fest
Oct. 26 Liberty Hill, SC Beaver’s Den
Oct. 31 New Orleans, LA Riverwalk Outlets
Nov.  8 Guam Guam-Kadena Airfield *Christmas Tour
Nov. 11 Misawa, Japan
Nov. 12 Yokota, Japan
Nov. 13 Yokosuka, Japan
Nov. 15 Camp Shields
Nov. 16 Kadena AFB
Nov. 19 Nashville, TN City Winery Nashville *Christmas Tour
Nov. 22 Bartlett, TN Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center *Christmas Tour
Nov. 23 Bartlett, TN Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center *Christmas Tour
Nov. 25 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 29 Tysons, VA Capital One Hall *Christmas Tour
Nov. 30 Marion, VA The Lincoln Theatre *Christmas Tour
Dec.  1 New York, NY Sony Hall *Christmas Tour
Dec.  2 Buffalo, NY Electric City *Christmas Tour
Dec.  5 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House *Christmas Tour
Dec.  6 Walhalla, SC Walhalla Performing Arts Center *Christmas Tour
Dec.  7 Hopewell, VA Beacon Theatre *Christmas Tour
Dec.  8 Kannapolis, NC Swanee Theater *Christmas Tour
Dec. 11 Nashville, TN Opry Country Christmas *Christmas Tour
Dec. 12 Meridian, MS Jimmie Rodgers Museum *Christmas Tour
Dec. 13 Gainesville GA Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers *Christmas Tour
Dec. 14 Waycross, GA Okefenokee Fairgrounds
Dec. 19 Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre *Christmas Tour
Dec. 20 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue *Christmas Tour
Dec. 21 Chicago, IL Chop Shop *Christmas Tour
Dec. 22 Carrier, MS Infinity Farms *Christmas Tour
Jan.   1 Pasadena, CA Rose Parade
Jan.   3 El Cajon, CA Sycuan Casino Resort
     

*Christmas Tour Dates

About CHAPEL HART:

CHAPEL HART, consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle, are celebrated for their performance of their Dolly Parton-inspired “You Can Have Him, Jolene” during their first appearance on America’s Got Talent in 2022 which earned them a group Golden Buzzer and catapulted them to stardom. In quick succession, the Mississippi natives shot to No. 1 on iTunes, heard from Parton herself, and received an invitation to make their Grand Ole Opry debut. Since then, they’ve gone on a world tour and reached fans around the globe earning them the title of “International Group of the Year” as well as “International Song of the Year” for their single “You Can Have Him Jolene” in Scotland. They were also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMA’s including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore album release “The Girls Are Back In Town.” Chapel Hart continues to make major strides in a relatively short period of time having already been named CMT’s Next Women of Country, Opry Next Stage Artists, Music Row’s Next Big Thing, as well as CMT Listen Up Artists.

Visit CHAPEL HART’s website and social media for more information and updates.

WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
YOUTUBE
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Contact:

SRO PR
Lyndie Wenner, lwenner@sropr.com
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com

 


“I Need You” Documentary About Iconic Band AMERICA To Be Unveiled 10/22 at Newport Beach, CA Film Festival

DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK/SRO PR

HIGHWAY WEST, WARNER MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT & PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC
ANNOUNCE PREMIERE OF DOCUMENTARY ON THE BAND AMERICA
AT A SPECIAL WORLD PREMIERE EVENT

“I NEED YOU” DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE ICONIC BAND
TO BE UNVEILED AT NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
ON OCTOBER 22 AT 7:30PM AT THE HISTORIC LIDO THEATER
IN NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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As the iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA continue to perform with original member Dewey Bunnell at the helm on their “Ride On Tour 2024,” the band is now the subject of a new documentary I Need You: 53 Years Of The Band America. After 53 consecutive years of touring and over 5000 electrifying performances, the original members of ‘America’ are ready to reflect on their remarkable journey. The documentary takes audiences backstage as Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell privately say goodbye to a lifetime together on the road.

The film is produced by Highway West, Warner Music Entertainment, and Primary Wave Music, and is represented by Submarine Entertainment. It is directed by Dustin Elm and David Breschel, and produced by Jack Piatt, Charlie Cohen, Natalia Nastaskin, and David Breschel. The film will have its world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Tuesday, October 22 at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, CA with the screening beginning at 7:30 PM.

Fans will also have the unique opportunity to participate in a special Q&A session with Gerry, Dewey, and the filmmakers immediately following the screening. Moderated by Denny Tedesco, acclaimed director of The Wrecking Crew and Immediate Family, this discussion will offer an intimate look at the band’s enduring legacy and the making of the film.

In addition to the Newport Beach screening there will be two additional showings of the film this fall:

  • Ojai Film Festival: Join us on a nostalgic journey up the “Ventura Highway” at the Ojai Film Festival with a screening on November 4 at 4:00 PM.
  • Coronado Island Film Festival: The film will also be shown at the Coronado Film Festival on November 10 at 10:00 AM.

I Need You: 53 Years of the Band America captures the poignant moments behind the scenes of Gerry and Dewey’s final show together and reflects on the journey of the band’s original members from high school friends to international superstars. With legendary hits like “A Horse With No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” “Sister Golden Hair,” and “I Need You,” the film celebrates the band’s passion, perseverance, and the close bond that kept them on the road for over five decades.

To find tickets for all screenings, go to www.theamericadoc.com.


Directors’ Statement:

Dewey and Gerry have chosen this film as the platform to publicly announce the end of their 53 consecutive years of touring together. It has been the ultimate privilege to get the chance to document America‘s farewell to a lifetime dedicated to one of the most iconic runs in music history.

We wanted this movie to not only tell the story of a band that has left an indelible mark on the history of music, but also look beyond the surface of the rock-n-roll lifestyle to reveal the dreams, challenges, and enduring partnership that have defined America‘s unique trajectory throughout the band’s musical career.

Through candid interviews and intimate moments on the road, we hoped to paint a portrait that not only celebrates America’s musical legacy but also pulls back the curtain on the individuals behind their iconic songs.

As filmmakers, we’re driven by a shared passion for authentic storytelling and an unwavering dedication to preserving the true essence of our subjects. In this film, we strived to honor the spirit of America and offer audiences an experience that embodies the spirit of the band’s music and the profound impact it has had on generations.


Gerry Beckley
and Dewey Bunnell
(Photo from the documentary)

For more information on AMERICA, including their new live album, America – Live From The Hollywood Bowl 1975 (Primary Wave Music; distributed by Sun Records), visit:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM

SRO Press Releases + Assets:
http://sropr.com/portfolio/america/

For press inquiries regarding AMERICA, contact:

SRO PR
Mitch Schneider (national): mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk (tour): afaulk@sropr.com

 


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