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March 31, 2025

Swing into Spring at Vic’s Las Vegas with live jazz, Easter specials, and more this April

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March 31, 2025

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VIC’S LAS VEGAS SWINGS INTO SPRING WITH LIVE JAZZ,
EASTER SPECIALS, AND MORE THIS APRIL

WHAT: Vic’s Las Vegas swings into Spring with world-class jazz artists entertaining diners throughout the month, a special Easter menu, and much more this month.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Apr. 4                          CHRISTIAN JACOB & ANTONIA BENNETT– 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Apr. 5                          ANTONIA BENNETT’S “EXPRESSIONS” ALBUM RELEASE PARTY WITH CHRISTIAN JACOB – 7 p.m.
Apr. 7                          CELEBRATE NATIONAL BEER DAY with $5 pints
Apr. 11-12                  BENNY BENACK III – 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Apr. 16                        DINNER & A SHOW WITH THE JAZZ VEGAS ORCHESTRA – 7 – 9 p.m.
Apr. 18-19                  DAVE DAMIANI & FRIENDS featuring Marlene Ricci – 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Apr. 20                        EASTER WITH DAVE DAMIANI (1 – 3 p.m.) and THE LVA JAZZ TRIO
Apr. 24-26                  NFL DRAFT with $5 Trumer Pils Drafts

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

ABOUT ANTONIA BENNETT & CHRISTIAN JACOB

Antonia, daughter of the legendary Tony Bennett, has been captivating audiences worldwide with her unique blend of classic jazz standards and original compositions that echo the timeless essence of The Great American Songbook. Her illustrious career includes performances alongside icons such as Rosemary Clooney, Count Basie, and Frank Sinatra, and she has graced such renowned venues as Radio City Music Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Accompanying Antonia is the esteemed French jazz pianist Christian Jacob. Born in Metz, France, Christian began his musical journey at the age of four, initially immersed in classical music before discovering jazz at ten. His early influences included jazz legends like Dave Brubeck and Oscar Peterson. Christian’s distinguished career features collaborations with the Tierney Sutton Band, performances with jazz greats such as Gary Burton and Maynard Ferguson, and composing scores for Clint Eastwood’s films “Sully” and “The 15:17 to Paris.” His latest trio recording, “The Originals,” showcases his exceptional artistry and innovative compositions.

ABOUT BENNY BENACK III

By age 33, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III has proven to be that rarest of talents: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the postbop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Freddie Hubbard, but also a singer with a sly, mature, naturally expressive delivery in the post-Sinatra mold, performing standards and his own astute songs with a thrilling sense of showmanship. This dual-threat ability was recognized by the 2025 Downbeat Readers Poll where he won the category of Rising Star Male Vocalist and placed #8 as a Rising Star Trumpeter as well. His superb intonation and bracing virtuosity enable him to handle astounding feats of originally composed vocalese (complex solos with written lyrics). On top of it all, he’s a highly capable pianist as well.

Benny has performed internationally as an Emcee/Host for the YouTube sensation Postmodern Jukebox and achieved his own viral success amassing millions of views for his crooning alongside the Grammy-award winning “8-Bit Big Band”. In early 2020 he released A Lot of Livin’ to Do, the follow-up to his well-received 2017 debut One of a Kind. This sophomore effort, richly varied in mood and brimming with bop inflection, features bassist extraordinaire and Jazz ambassador Christian McBride (whose Grammy-award winning Big Band frequently calls upon Benny in the trumpet section) and drummer/producer Ulysses Owens, Jr., as well as the radiant Takeshi Ohbayashi on piano and Rhodes. His vocalese duet on “Social Call” from this album alongside fellow young star vocalist Veronica Swift became an instant smash hit single, being transcribed and learned by Jazz vocalists around the world. His latest album “Third Time’s the Charm” features many stars including Peter Bernstein, Emmet Cohen & Bria Skonberg and was released in June 2023 to critical acclaim and chart-topping success, reaching #2 on the JazzWeek National Radio Charts.

Alongside his global touring as a straight-ahead/contemporary bandleader, Benny has appeared as a trumpet soloist in more commercial circles alongside Josh Groban, Ben Folds, fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi, Ann Hampton Callaway and more. He’s been featured at Birdland, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Mezzrow, Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle and other leading New York venues and has also been a special guest with the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and the Minsk Philharmonic Orchestra. He made his television debut in NBC’s short-lived, SNL-inspired variety show “Maya & Marty” playing in the in-studio band led by acclaimed bassist & Broadway arranger Charlie Rosen. More recent TV credits include “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” where he’s performed in the House Band started by Jon Batiste. His global recognition has been bolstered by recent live-streaming concerts at Smalls Jazz Club, where he maintains a Jam Session residency, as well as frequent appearances on fellow young lion Emmet Cohen’s smash-hit online concert series “Emmet’s Place”.

Third in a generational line of Pittsburgh jazz notables, Benny follows in the footsteps of his trumpeter/bandleader grandfather, Benny Benack, Sr. (1921-86), and his father Benny Benack, Jr., a saxophonist/clarinetist who gave the young Benny his first professional experience. Benny, Sr. hailed from a Pittsburgh lineage that also produced Roy Eldridge, Earl Hines, Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn and so many more. He recorded the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1960 theme song “Beat ’Em Bucs” and toured with Tommy Dorsey and Raymond Scott, among others. Benny III returns to Pittsburgh often to perform, saluting his family forebears and the jazz heritage, nonetheless staking his bold and highly individual artistic claim. He is an endorsing artist with Torpedo Bags cases, CarolBrass flugelhorns, as well as various menswear fashion lines including X-Suit, Alain Dupetit, Brisk Shirts, Proper Cloth & Vittone.

ABOUT DINNER & A SHOW FEATURING THE JAZZ VEGAS ORCHESTRA

Every third Wednesday of the month is ‘An Evening of Jazz & Giving’ at Vic’s Las Vegas with an unforgettable Dinner & Show featuring the incredible Jazz Vegas Orchestra, playing in support of the Jazz Outreach Initiative (JOI). This event is proudly sponsored by Signature Cruise Experiences (formerly Jazz Cruises), with proceeds benefiting the JOI Orchestra to support jazz education and outreach programs. The price is $65 per person and includes a special dinner menu.

ABOUT DAVE DAMIANI

Dave Damiani is an American singer, songwriter, producer based out of Los Angeles, CA. Having started as a bartender at the famed CHARLIE O’S JAZZ CLUB in Valley Village, CA, Dave Damiani had the opportunity to work, learn and become friends with some of the best musicians on the planet. Legends like Earl Palmer, Marty Harris, Ross Tompkins, Sam Most, Teddy Edwards, John Heard, Roy McCurdy, Frank Capp, Ernie McDaniel, Dini Clarke, Danny Grissett, George Gaffney, Mark Murphy, and Richie Cole (just to name a few) took time to mentor Dave Damiani, share stories and chord changes.

Shortly after receiving his master’s degree in Commercial Music from the California State University in Los Angeles, Dave began his pursuit to put together the perfect band with youth and style. His debut album “Watch What Happens” has been receiving worldwide airplay. Brad “Martini” Chambers was the first to discover Dave Damiani’s originality. Brad has been playing him constantly on www.martiniinthemorning.com since 2013, and Damiani additionally received airplay on over 300 radio stations and on Satellite Radio XM 71 (Siriusly Sinatra). In January, Dave Damiani hosted his own hour on Sirius XM Siriuisly Sinatra #71, while hosting his good friend and New Jersey brother Joe Piscopo swung in the studio to say hi!

Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra have produced shows with Frank Sinatra Enterprises, The Grove, Citi, Capital One, American Airlines, Jack Daniels, George Benson, Molly Ringwald, Bobby Ridel, Landau Murphy Jr., Hailey Reinhart, Renee Olstead, Steve Tyrel, Larry King.

Dave Damiani has performed for: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Seacrest, Gene Simmons, David Spade, David Hasslehoff, Jack Klugman, CBS Television, ABC Television, FOX Television, Polo, The Marriott Corporation, EHarmony, Monster Energy Drink, Apple Computer, Microsoft, CITI (CitiBank), The Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Ryan Kavinaugh & Relativity Media, Wolfgang Puck, Cuba Gooding Jr, Oliver Stone, Ridley Scott, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Cafe’ Carlyle – New York City, The Jazz Kitchen – Indianapolis, The Radio Hall Of Fame, Charles Durning, Ray Liotta, Budweiser, University of Texas – San Antonio and many more.

ABOUT MARLENE RICCI

Marlene Ricci was born in Buffalo, New York where she made her singing debut at a wedding at age five. By sixteen, she was driven to perform at nightclubs in the Buffalo area by her father. A few years later, she made her way to Las Vegas, where Frank Sinatra saw her “belting it out” in the Aladdin lounge. He immediately picked up the phone and called his iconic arranger Don Costa who flew in the next day to convert Ms. Ricci’s pop songs into 32-piece orchestrations. Soon, Frank put Marlene on the bill, and she became his opening act, touring with him nationally for two and a half years.

During that tour, Marlene was picked as the Cinderella girl and featured in the CBS TV Special “Cinderella at the Palace” ending the show with her own version of the pop song “With One More Look at You” from “A Star Is Born”. Marlene went on to perform with many of the world’s greatest entertainers, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Paul Anka, Flip Wilson, Wayne Newton, Don Rickles, Lee Greenwood, even the Village People and many others. A Top 20 pop hit in Europe “Tonight” produced by Jack White, known for his hits with Laura Branigan created concert performances worldwide and numerous TV appearances in Europe and on Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and The Tonight Show. Breaking all records during a run at The Top O’ the Dunes, she returned to the Strip as guest star in “The Great Radio City Spectacular” featuring the Rockettes at the Flamingo Hotel. Following that, she held a long-time engagement for her own show at the Riviera Hotel in the Le Bistro Theater and has been captivating audiences in Las Vegas and beyond ever since.

EASTER AT VIC’S LAS VEGAS

There’s something for every bunny at Vic’s on Easter with eggs-traordinary dining and live jazz by Dave Damiani from 1 – 3 p.m. and the Las Vegas Academy’s Jazz Trio starting at 3 p.m. Easter specials include:

- - Eggs Benedict – with hollandaise sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus ($22)
  - Waffles with Berries – topped with whipped cream ($15)
  - Shrimp Scampi – angel hair pasta and topped with pecorino cheese ($38)
  - Leg of Lamb – with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus ($40)

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 with Happy Hour from 2 – 5 p.m., a reverse Happy Hour between Midnight – 1 a.m., 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
hillary@sropr.com

*Artist images and interviews are available upon request

March 28, 2025

Celebrate National Burrito Day with 50% off burritos at El Dorado Cantina on April 3

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March 28, 2025

CELEBRATE NATIONAL BURRITO DAY WITH 50% OFF ALL BURRITOS
THURSDAY, APRIL 3 AT EL DORADO CANTINA AND THE CANTINA

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WHAT: El Dorado Cantina and The Cantina are celebrating National Burrito Day in a big way with 50% off all burritos! Choose from pulled chicken, carne asada, carnitas rajas, or shrimp, stuffed with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and more, all wrapped up in a fresh flour tortilla. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available!

WHEN: Thursday, April 3, 2025

WHERE: El Dorado Cantina
430 S. Rampart Blvd. inside Tivoli Village, 702-333-1112

3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive near The Strip, 702-722-2289

The Cantina

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

ABOUT EL DORADO CANTINA

Founded in 2014, El Dorado Cantina is best known for being one of the first Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas to offer cuisine featuring organic, non-GMO ingredients and for its extensive menu featuring dishes inspired by regions across Mexico. The El Dorado Cantina team believes in using sustainably raised products, which means that all the beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, fish, and produce used in the dishes originate from carefully selected farms in the U.S. free from antibiotics, pesticides, and steroids.

Happy Hour is offered at all locations from 3 – 6 p.m. A reverse Happy Hour from Midnight to 3 a.m. is offered seven days a week at Tivoli Village and Sunday through Thursday at the Sammy Davis Jr. location. Every Tuesday is Tacos & Tequila Tuesday featuring $7 Don Julio® 1942 shots.

Voted “Best Mexican Restaurant” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal multiple years’ running, and one of Yelp’s “Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.” two years in a row, El Dorado Cantina is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with two locations in the Las Vegas Valley: 3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive; and 430 S. Rampart Blvd. inside Tivoli Village. For more information or to make a reservation, visit ElDoradoCantina.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT THE CANTINA

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, The Cantina features a streamlined menu of organic, non-GMO authentic Mexican cuisine, a full-service bar with gaming with generous player incentives, and multiple televisions for an elevated sports viewing experience. Every Tuesday is Tacos & Tequila Tuesday featuring $7 Don Julio® 1942 shots, and every Wednesday, enjoy a $20 Surf & Turf taco special. 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/ and follow on Instagram @thecantinalv.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot / SRO PR
hillary@sropr.com

Image of Carne Asada Burrito is courtesy of El Dorado Cantina

March 28, 2025

THE RASMUS: #1 Finnish Rockers Unveil New Track “Creatures Of Chaos” Via Better Noise Music & Playground Music

DT: MARCH 28, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download HERE; credit: Venla Shalin; L-R: Eero Heinonen (bass), Lauri Ylönen (vocal), Aki Hakala (drum), Emppu Suhonen (guitar)

#1 FINNISH ROCKERS
THE RASMUS
UNVEIL NEW TRACK
“CREATURES OF CHAOS”
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC & PLAYGROUND MUSIC
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THIS POWERFUL OUTSIDER ANTHEM HERE
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR EUROPEAN LEG OF
BAND’S GLOBAL HEADLINING 2025 “WEIRDO TOUR”
INCLUDING THREE SHOWS THROUGHOUT MEXICO
U.S. TOUR WITH THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
SET TO LAUNCH APRIL 18 IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

“Creatures of Chaos” Track Artwork (Download HERE)

Finnish 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking rock outfit The Rasmus are back with their electrifying new single, “Creatures of Chaos,” released today (March 28) on all digital outlets via Better Noise Music and Playground Music. With their signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies, the band once again proves why they remain a force to be reckoned with in the rock world. In their native Finland, where they are the reigning #1 rock band, The Rasmus stands at #1 on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and Deezer as far as followers, views, likes and streams.

The video for “Creatures of Chaos” can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page HERE.

At its core, “Creatures of Chaos” is an anthem for outsiders, a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong. “‘Creatures of Chaos’ is a global invitation to all misfits and anyone out there who’s ever felt like an outsider to join us!” exclaims frontman Lauri Ylönen. “The world is such a messed up place right now. I felt like going harder musically to match my feelings of being lost, scared and uncomfortable. People are so divided with their opinions that I find myself looking for hope and unity out of people like myself. It’s important to belong somewhere and take a stand with your opinions. ‘Creatures of Chaos’ is a shout-out to all people like us to come together.”

The song was written by Lauri together with Desmond Child and Marti Fredriksen, Child having worked together with the band on the previous albums Black Roses and Rise. Creatures of Chaos was tracked at Fredriksen’s Sienna Studios in Nashville. Joseph McQueen did some additional production and mixed and mastered the track at Sparrow Sound in Los Angeles.

Packed with driving riffs, anthemic hooks, and raw emotion, the song channels the spirit of rebellion and unity that has always been at the heart of The Rasmus’ music. The song was written by Lauri along with renowned songwriter Desmond Child (who contributed to the band’s BLACK ROSES and RISE albums and has worked with Bon Jovi, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, among with countless others), and Marti Fredriksen (Aerosmith). Tracked at Fredriksen’s Sienna Studios in Nashville and produced by Marti Frederiksen and Desmond Child, with additional production by Joseph McQueen, it captures the band at their most dynamic and urgent.

“Creatures of Chaos” is the follow-up to “Rest In Pieces,” which was released October 25, 2024 via Better Noise Music along with a lyric video that can be seen HERE (which currently has over 478k views). Fans can listen to it via their preferred streaming platform HERE.

With their signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies, the band once again proves why they remain an aesthetic force to be reckoned with in the rock world. The Rasmus have also generated an impressive 829 million global career streams.

THE RASMUS will bring their unforgettable stage show to audiences worldwide in 2025 on the “Weirdo Tour.” Tickets are on sale now for its European leg (9/12 – 12/6); see the full dates listed below. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for additional dates.

Are you ready to join the chaos?

THE RASMUS “WEIRDO TOUR” 2025 DATES:

With The Funeral Portrait:

Fri 4/18 Virginia Beach, VA The Bunker Brewpub

Sat 4/19 Charleston, SC The Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery

Wed 4/23 Syracuse, NY Song and Dance

Thu 4/24 Albany, NY Empire Live

Fri 4/25 Lititz, PA Micky’s Black Box

Sat 4/26 Buffalo, NY Rec Room

Sun 4/27 Towson, MD The Recher

Tue 4/29 Richmond, VA Canal Club

Thu 5/1 Greensboro, NC Hangar 1819

Wed 5/7 Springfield, MO The Riff

Wed 5/14 Des Moines. IA Wooly’s

Headlining:

9/12 Tampere, FI – Tavara-Asema

9/13 Turku, FI – Logomo

9/19 Kuopio, FI – Sawohouse Underground

9/20 Oulu, FI – Tullisali

9/26 Seinäjoki, FI – Rytmikorjaamo

9/27 Jyväskylä, FI – Lutakko

10/03 Lahti, FI – Möysän Musaklubi

10/04 Joensuu, FI – Kerubi

10/18 Helsinki, FI – Tavastia

10/23 Limassol, CY – Monte Caputo

10/25 Athens, GR – Floyd

10/27 Dubai, UAE – The Agenda

10/29 Tashkent, UZ – Palace of Alisher Navoy

10/31 Astana, KZ – Grand Hall by Wyndham

11/1 Almaty, KZ – Bakshasaray

11/3 Tbilisi, GE – Elektroyard

11/4 Baku, Az – Heydar Aaliyev Palace

11/6 Istanbul, TR – IF Performance Hall

11/8 Belgrade, RS – MTS Dvorana

11/11 Hamburg, DE – Markthalle

11/12 Berlin, DE – Metropol

11/13 Warsaw, PL – Stodola

11/14 Brno, CZ – Sono Centrum

11/15 Budapest, HU – Barba Negra

11/16 Vienna, AT – Simm City

11/17 Munich, DE – Technikum

11/18 Milan, IT – Alcatraz

11/20 Zurich, CH – Komplex 457

11/21 Karlsruhe, DE – Substage

11/22 Saarbrucken, DE – Garage

11/23 Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp

11/25 Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall

11/26 Utrecht, NL – Tivoli

11/27 Antwerp, BE – Trix

11/28 Paris, FR – La Cigale

11/30 Glasgow, GB – SWG3 Galvanizers

12/1 Manchester, GB – O2 Ritz

12/2 Cardiff, GB – Great Hall

12/4 London, GB – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

12/5 Southampton, GB – 1865

12/6 Nottingham, GB – Rock City

12/10 Guadalajara, MX – Auditorio Telmex

12/12 Monterrey, MX – Auditorio Banamex

12/13 Mexico City, MX – Velodromo Olimpico

Download “Weirdo Tour” Artwork HERE

SRO PR Assets: http://www.sropr.com/portfolio/the-rasmus

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record 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 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, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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March 28, 2025

NOTHING MORE Releases New Version and Video Of “Freefall” Featuring Chris Daughtry; Joins Forces With K9s For Warriors

DT: MARCH 28, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download HERE (Credit: Stephen Mallett)

NOTHING MORE
RELEASES OF NEW VERSION OF “FREEFALL”
FEATURING CHRIS DAUGHTRY
FROM ‘CARNAL’ DELUXE EDITION OUT TODAY
AS “HOUSE ON SAND” REACHES TOP FIVE ON ACTIVE ROCK CHART
WATCH “FREEFALL” VIDEO HERE

U.S. TOUR WITH DISTURBED AND DAUGHTRY
STARTS MARCH 29 IN CINCINNATI, OH

ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH K9S FOR WARRIORS

NOTHING MORE – CARNAL (DELUXE) Cover Artwork (Download HERE)

NOTHING MORE is one of rock’s most electrifying bands. They blend a full-on assault with soaring melodies and unique soundscapes in songs that unflinchingly embrace raw emotion. The boundary-pushing 3x-Grammy-nominated outfit—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—today (March 28) have released the deluxe edition of their acclaimed 2024 album CARNAL across all digital outlets via Better Noise Music. Pre-orders for the physical release on CD and vinyl—due out May 16—are now available HERE.

CARNAL (DELUXE) adds on five bonus tracks, including a new version of the bracing “FREEFALL,” featuring 6x Platinum-certified rock artist Chris Daughtry, available now on all digital outlets. The “FREEFALL” video movingly tells the story about a firefighter who is struggling with his mental health and unexpectedly finds a new life-direction after making a chance connection with a homeless dog. Watch it on Better Noise Music’s official YouTube page. NOTHING MORE teamed up again with director Stephen Wayne Mallet (who did the same honors for the band’s “Fade In, Fade Out” video, from 2017’s THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES album, which has over 10M views).

“We wrote an anthem for the people who find themselves in an uncertain and chaotic phase of their life,” explains singer Jonny Hawkins about “FREEFALL.” “Every single one of us have had, or will have, experiences where it feels like the rug is pulled from under us… an end to a relationship, a job loss, or the death of a close family member. These times can be filled with anxiety, or they can be filled with spiritual euphoria as we accept our transformation. We’ve always believed that our losses are invitations to ascend to a higher level of reality…and this song is our way of encapsulating that realization. Chris Daughtry elevated that feeling with his soaring and pristine vocals. We are so honored to have him on one of the best songs we’ve ever written.”

The video—filmed in Clifton, Tennessee—features the town’s fire chief and sheriff, who also served as technical advisors on the subject matter. In casting for this narrative-driven video, the band prioritized collaborating with individuals who understand the unique challenges faced by firefighters and first responders. To ensure even more authenticity, they enlisted real-life heroes as technical advisors. Additionally, director/actor Michael Lombardi was asked by the band to star in the video because of his personal experience and affiliation with firefighters. Lombardi is well-known for his role as a series regular in the acclaimed FX series “Rescue Me,” which aired for 100 episodes and received multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations and wins and delved into the lives of firefighters grappling with real-life issues, including the aftermath of 9/11 trauma and personal struggles.

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s leading provider of highly trained Service Dogs for Veterans with invisible wounds of war. As a part of its mission, K9s’ Station Dog program partners with law enforcement and first responder agencies to provide reliable, high quality therapy dogs that offer emotional support to officers, firefighters, dispatchers, victims, and others exposed to trauma in the line of duty. Every day in the U.S., approximately 20 Veterans take their own lives, while more than 1,000 dogs are euthanized. Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs—many of them rescues—to military Veterans suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain injury at no financial cost to the Veteran. Since 2011, K9s For Warriors has graduated more than 1,000 Warriors and rescued more than 2,000 dogs.

“Nothing More have always wanted our music and lyrics to be a shelter for those in need,” says guitarist Mark Vollelunga. “With ‘FREEFALL,’ we want to let people know they are not alone when it feels like everything is collapsing around you. So we did something really special; we teamed up with K9s For Warriors to bring more awareness to those that struggle with PTSD and mental health trauma. It’s their mission to train service dogs and pair them up with veterans and therapy dogs for first responders in need. We fully believe in the power these animals have to help create peace and bring about healthy changes in their companions. I recently met my county constable, Kathryn Brown, who was given a therapy dog from K9s For Warriors and she shared with me just how much Biggie, makes her station and life unbelievably better. So let’s get more of these service dogs and therapy dogs trained and paired up with veterans and first responders in need! I personally know that by rescuing animals, my family and life has been enriched tenfold. And I would say that even though we might think we’re the ones doing the rescuing… they are actually rescuing us.”

“We are incredibly grateful to NOTHING MORE for their support of our organization, especially our dedication to helping first responders,” said K9s For Warriors Chief Revenue Officer Lindsay Grayson. “K9s For Warriors has the privilege every day to see the impact a Station Dog has on those who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. NOTHING MORE’s generosity allows us to continue changing Veteran and first responder lives.”

In connection with the song and video release, the band will be featuring pet-related merchandise on its official website, with a portion of proceeds supporting organizations like K9s For Warriors. Additionally, a donation link will be included in the video, allowing for donations to be made directly to the organization’s website.

CARNAL has seen the band achieve two #1 Active Rock radio singles—“ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman)” and “IF IT DOESN’T HURT”—and has to date amassed 100 million streams. The album received praise for being “one of the band’s most eclectic releases to date” (Blabbermouth) and having 15 “energized rock anthems that capture the band’s infectious live prowess” (Knotfest).

Four other bonus tracks on CARNAL (DELUXE) include a live version of the “ANGEL SONG” recorded from the band’s set at Aftershock Festival 2024 where NOTHING MORE was joined onstage by guest vocalist David Draiman of Disturbed; two remixed songs from Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria) and Justin “JD” Deblieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White); plus a new song that was released February 7, “WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE.” Fans can view the lyric video for “WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE” HERE and stream/download the song HERE.

NOTHING MORE, one of rock’s most electrifying acts, will appear on stages across the U.S. this spring with DISTURBED and Daughtry in addition to headlining shows throughout the trek which will alternate support from Kingdom Collapse and Mike’s Dead on select dates, and appearances at festivals throughout Europe. Tickets and VIP meet-and-greet packages are available now on the band’s official website.

NOTHING MORE have won audiences over across the globe with their immersive and non-stop energetic live performances on tours with rock acts including Godsmack, Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, and Papa Roach. They’ll return to Europe and the U.K. to perform at the biggest rock and metal festivals this summer.

Check out NOTHING MORE at any of the following stops:

3/28 Chattanooga, TN – The Signal %
3/29 Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center #
3/31 Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse #
4/2 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center #
4/3 Albany, NY – Empire Live %
4/4 Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center #
4/5 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena #
4/7 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena #
4/8 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop %
4/9 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse #
4/10 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine %
4/12 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center #
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4/14 Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center #
4/16 Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC #
4/17 Jacksonville, FL – FIVE ^
4/18 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena #
4/19 Destin, FL – Club LA ^
4/21 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen ^
4/22 New Orleans, LA – House of Blues ^
4/23 Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena #
4/25 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center #
4/26 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena #
4/27 Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live %
4/28 Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center #
5/5 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena #
5/6 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory %
5/7 Portland, OR – Moda Center #
5/9 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center #
5/10 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center #
5/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum #
5/15 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center #
5/17 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena #
6/4 Soelvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival *
6/6 Nurbrgring, DE – Rock Im Park *
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6/12 Nickelsdorf, AT – Novarock *
6/13 Hradec Kralove, CZ – Rock For People *
6/15 Derby, UK – Download*
6/22 Dessel, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting*
6/27 Ysselsteyn, NL – Jero On Air *
6/29 Helsinki, FI – Tuska Festival *
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March 27, 2025

Stoney’s Rockin’ Country puts Spring in your two-step this April

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March 27, 2025

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STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY PUTS SPRING IN YOUR TWO-STEP THIS APRIL

WHAT: Enjoy live music from some of country music’s hottest stars at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country. Hop on the mechanical bull or take a spin line dancing! Stoney’s has you covered with free line dance lessons Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Visit https://stoneysrockincountry.com/dance-lessons/ for details.

WHERE: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
6611 Las Vegas Blvd. So., Unit 160, at Town Square

WHEN:            Thursday, Apr. 3       Bikini Bull Riding Ladies Night with Crown Royal Whisky & Casamigos Tequila
Friday, Apr. 4             Matt Farris
Friday, Apr. 11           The Kruse Brothers
Saturday, Apr. 12      Country Rewind with DJ Manda
Friday, Apr. 18           Jeremy McComb’s Honky-tonk Circus
Friday, Apr. 25           Abby Anderson

TICKETS: Advance tickets are on sale now at Live Music – Stoney’s Rockin’ Country – Where Country LIVES in Las Vegas. Shows are open to 18+ and doors open at 7 p.m. VIP Booths and Bottle Service are available.

ABOUT BIKINI BULL RIDING LADIES’ NIGHT

On the first Thursday of every month, Bikini Bull Riding Ladies Night features $3 drinks for ladies. All bull riding participants receive a free bikini from Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, and ladies can compete for $1,000 in cash prizes. DJ Manda will teach line dance lessons, and DJ all night long.

ABOUT MATT FARRIS

A true entertainer showcasing high-energy, passion, and artistic integrity, Matt Farris is diligent in his career while giving back all the love he receives from his audience – creating a connection with his fans unlike any other. Never complacent, the Billboard charting artist embraces the roots of country music while integrating influences from other genres such as pop and rock. Showing himself as a force to be reckoned with, Matt Farris teamed up with Laminate Entertainment to create his greatest work yet – Keepin’ It Real.

ABOUT THE KRUSE BROTHERS

During a time when the popular choice is to chase the double yellow line down the road to country radio, fresh to the table, The Kruse Brothers want to earn their seat at the country music table, but not by chasing the status quo. The Arizona-raised five-piece is a fusion of Country, Americana, and folk-rock stacked on a blues foundation.

Brothers Chandler and Miles, the band’s core, take turns as lead vocalists, creating a dynamic duo with a diverse sound ready for an expansive audience. The band’s debut single, ‘Good As Gone’, is the anthem track and best sneak peek into the band’s signature sound.

ABOUT COUNTRY REWIND

Get ready to rewind the clock at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country for Country Rewind – a throwback night filled with your favorite 90s and early 2000s country hits with DJ Manda. No cover for Military, Teachers, Nurses, and First Responders in gratitude for their service. Free dance lessons are at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., and free Mechanical Bull rides all night long. 21+ only.

ABOUT JEREMY MCCOMB’S “HONKY-TONK CIRCUS”

Take a trip back in time with the “Honky-tonk Circus” Tour – the ultimate 90’s country music experience! Fronted by Jeremy McComb, a powerhouse entertainer and Nashville artist/songwriter, this tour brings the best of 90’s and early 2000’s country music to the stage in a way that’s anything but a tribute band – this is a full-on, high-energy throwback.

Jeremy McComb has earned his place in the music world with relentless work and undeniable talent. Having written songs for artists like Tracy Lawrence and projects that have sold over 6 million copies, McComb’s songwriting success even includes contributions to movie soundtracks, one of which was Grammy-nominated. But it’s not just about the songs—it’s about the show.

With his trademark grit and energy, Jeremy leads this tour with the same passion and authenticity that has built him a loyal fanbase across the US and Europe with 120+ tour dates a year.

The Honky-tonk Circus isn’t just a performance; it’s a masterclass in live entertainment. Expect an incredible stage show that transports fans back to the days when country music was at its peak-complete with all the unforgettable hits, heartfelt lyrics, and honky-tonk vibes that defined the era.

ABOUT ABBY ANDERSON

Blending new age tones and personal, heart-felt storytelling with catchy, overarching pop melodies, Abby Anderson’s authentic and genre-bending country sound is one that was developed long before her move to Nashville at the age of 17. Quickly hitting the Nashville grind, Abby’s hard work paid off in 2017 when she signed her first record deal. Over the next two years Abby was recognized by Pandora as a “Country Artist to Watch” and was named on both the “CMT 18 for 2018” and “Next Women of Country Class” alongside Ashley McBryde. Shortly after, she released her debut EP, I’M GOOD. With that, her career had taken off, and Anderson has accrued over 100 million streams since.

In 2019, she was recognized as a member of the Music Row Magazine’s “Next Big Thing”, Sounds Like Nashville’s list of “Country Artists to Watch” and “Bobby Bones Show Class Of 2019”. In 2020, Abby’s European tour was cut short due to Covid. Abby spent this time forming a relationship with Executive Producer Marshall Altman. Abby began a new journey working on a record, “Sugar Spice” that was released in 2022 and heard by millions. The record resulted in Abby signing a new record deal with Walk Off Entertainment with distribution from Virgin Music Group.

Abby’s recent intimate project, “First To Hit The Road,” offers a glimpse into her upbringing. The release struck a chord across social media, with the viral sensation “Heart On Fire In Mexico” garnering a staggering 30 million impressions and 4.5 million streams.

Having shared stages with Stevie Nicks, Rob Thomas, Brett Eldredge, Chase Rice, and more, Abby has played the Grand Ole Opry fifteen times. Yet, she believes she’s just scratching the surface of her musical journey.

ABOUT STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY

The award-winning Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is Las Vegas’ premiere destination for locals and tourists who are looking for a boot-stomping good ole time with line dancing, mechanical bull riding, beer pong, pool tables, and more. Located at Town Square, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is a 19,000 square foot high-energy nightclub that features a 2,000 square foot dance floor and 570 square foot stage for dancing and performances, along with a state-of-the-art sound system, live bands, and DJs. Open Thursday through Saturday, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country offers special promotions including the World-Famous Ladies Night on Thursdays where ladies drink for just $3 and live music from the latest and greatest in country music every Friday, along with a Reverse Happy Hour from Midnight – 2 a.m. where the purchase of any shot comes with a complimentary Miller High Life draft beer. Every Saturday, all active and retired military, teachers, nurses, and first responders with valid ID receive their first drink free. Doors open at 7 p.m. and line-dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 702-435-2855 or go to stoneysrockincountry.com. Find Stoney’s Rockin’ Country on Facebook and Instagram @stoneysrockincountry.

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March 26, 2025

Stoney’s North Forty is hoppin’ in April

March 26, 2025

STONEY’S NORTH FORTY IS HOPPIN’ IN APRIL

WHAT: Stoney’s North Forty inside Santa Fe Station is where country lives in the northwest! Hop on the mechanical bull or take a spin on the dance floor below the mirrored armadillo. Stoney’s has you covered with Happy Hour from 6 – 7 p.m. and free two step and line dance lessons Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Visit https://stoneysnorthforty.com/dance-lesson/ for times and details.

WHERE: Stoney’s North Forty inside Santa Fe Station

4949 N. Rancho Drive

WHEN:

Wed., Apr. 2               Bikini Bull Riding Ladies Night with Crown Royal Whisky & Casamigos Tequila
Sat., Apr. 12               Bluegrass Festival Official After Party
Thurs., Apr. 17          “90 Proof” 90s Country Night featuring DJ Jeffro

ABOUT BIKINI BULL RIDING LADIES’ NIGHT

On the first Wednesday of every month, Bikini Bull Riding Ladies Night features $3 drinks for ladies. All bull riding participants receive a free bikini from Stoney’s North Forty, and ladies can compete for $1,000 in cash prizes.

ABOUT THE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

Attendees of the Bluegrass Festival at Centennial Hills Amphitheater can receive free entry to Stoney’s North Forty by visiting the Stoney’s booth during the Festival to receive a VIP Pass. Drink specials, line dancing lessons, and music by DJ Jeffro keep the party going.

ABOUT “90 PROOF” 90s COUNTRY NIGHT

On the third Thursday of every month, Stoney’s North Forty takes a two-step back in time and relives the golden age of country music with 90s Country Throwback Night. With legends like Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, George Strait, and Joe Diffie, DJ Jeffro will keep the party going with everyone’s favorite 90s country classics and most popular line dance songs all night long.

ABOUT STONEY’S NORTH FORTY

From the creators of the award-winning, world famous Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, Stoney’s North Forty is a premiere destination for locals and tourists 21 and over who are looking for a boot stomping good ole time with line dancing, mechanical bull riding, beer pong, pool tables, and more. Located inside Santa Fe Station, and open Tuesday through Sunday, Stoney’s North Forty offers special promotions including Ladies Night on Wednesdays where ladies can enjoy $3 wine, well cocktails, and draft beer, Happy Hour from 6 – 7 p.m., and live music from a variety of artists. Doors open at 6 p.m. and there are free line-dancing lessons Tuesdays through Saturdays. Every Thursday, all active and retired military, teachers, nurses, and first responders with valid ID receive their first drink free, and every Friday, enjoy a Reverse Happy Hour from 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Buy any shot and receive a complimentary Miller High Life draft beer. For more information, visit stoneysnorthforty.com or follow on Facebook @stoneysnf and Instagram @stoneysnorthforty.

ABOUT SANTA FE STATION

Santa Fe Station is a top entertainment destination in northwest Las Vegas with a 60-lane bowling center, 16-screen multiplex movie theater, premier state-of-the-art sportsbook, and more than 2,000 slot and video poker machines. The property also boasts more than 14,000 square feet of meeting space and 200 hotel rooms and offers guests a variety of dining choices. Santa Fe is in the midst of a property refresh with the arrival of Stoney’s North Forty, Stallone’s Italian Eatery, Nielsen’s Frozen Custard, and an all-new Poker room. The property will add a new High Limit Room this fall. For more information, visit www.santafestation.com or follow us on social media @santafestationlv.

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March 21, 2025

TOMMY EMMANUEL Unveils New Single/Video “Windy & Warm” Taken From ‘Live At The Sydney Opera House’ Album Out Today 3/21

DT: MARCH 21, 2025

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TOMMY EMMANUEL
UNVEILS NEW SINGLE/VIDEO
“WINDY & WARM”
JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING
TAKEN FROM ‘LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE’
OUT TODAY, FRIDAY, MARCH 21
LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE
WATCH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO HERE

STREAM THE FILM ‘LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE’ EXCLUSIVELY ON TOMMY EMMANUEL’S WEBSITE
VIEW THE TRAILER HERE

THE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST EXTRAORDINAIRE
IS TOURING NORTH AMERICA THROUGHOUT 2025,
WITH AN APPEARANCE SET FOR TONIGHT, MARCH 21
AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY

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Coinciding with springtime, TOMMY EMMANUEL has today (March 21) released the single and video “Windy and Warm” from his album LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE (C.G.P. Sounds), which also has been issued today. Watch the live performance video of the evocative instrumental track, beautifully filmed by Bondi Rocks Media at the Sydney Opera House in his native Australia, HERE. Stream the album HERE.

TOMMY EMMANUEL is an acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer, global touring artist, and Grammy® Award winner. He’s also one of five people ever to be named a C.G.P. (Certified Guitar Player) by Chet Atkins, the great innovator, songwriter, producer, record company executive, and visionary.

“‘Windy & Warm’ was the first song I heard by Chet Atkins, and the very first song I learned in thumb and fingerstyle,” says TOMMY. “It was the song that everybody wanted to play but had so much trouble trying to play it. It’s a timeless classic with elements of blues, jazz, and country fused together into an irresistible cocktail of groove!

“With this recording at The Sydney Opera House, I decided to recut this classic song in a much more traditional style, because I messed with it before making it funky and jazzier, so I took it back home! John D. Loudermilk wrote this song especially for Chet to record.”

Also, look for the film LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE streaming exclusively on TOMMY’s website. This film features performance highlights from his sold-out residency at the Sydney Opera House plus a visit to the Maton Guitar Factory, a cruise on Sydney Harbor, and much more. Watch it HERE.

Meanwhile, watch the album’s live performance videos for the first three singles including “The Jolly Swagman,” “Gdansk/Tall Fiddler,” and “Secret Love.”

EMMANUEL is no stranger to iconic stages from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia. The legendary entertainer has dazzled audiences across the world. But there’s something truly magical about the Sydney Opera House, and the magic of his sold-out performances there has finally been captured on this new EMMANUEL-produced album. It features 16 tracks, four of which are medleys, including his famous “Beatles Medley” (a previous live version of this has been viewed more than 2 million times on YouTube).

“The moment and power in these hours spent playing music, is perfectly preserved here on this record,” says TOMMY. “I hope you can feel the intensity of our musical and spiritual relationship… a bond built on a life freely given to all.”

He played two spellbinding shows on the Concert Hall stage in May 2023, with the best of both performances represented here. The setlist showcases the most beloved songs of TOMMY’s career—classic compositions like “Tall Fiddler,” “Mombasa,” and “Country Wide,” recent fan favorites like “Fuel” and “Sail On,” his now iconic arrangement of “Classical Gas,” and his thrilling “Beatles Medley.”

“As a 15-year-old boy living in Circular Quay, I spent many a time walking past the Opera House,” he says. “I would daydream about what it must be like in there, what it would be like to perform there. After fifty years in the business, we finally got there!”

“Playing the shows for this recording was a dream come true for me,” TOMMY adds. “I felt so ready! I was surrounded by my team of brilliant people, and I was looking into the faces of so many loving and happy fans in the concert Hall. The momentum and power in these hours spent playing music, is perfectly captured and preserved here on this record. I hope you can feel the intensity of our musical and spiritual relationship…a bond built on a life freely given to all.”

A noted fingerstyle guitarist, EMMANUEL frequently threads three different parts simultaneously into his material, operating as a one-man band who handles the melody, the supporting chords and the bass all at once. You can hear his wizardry captured brilliantly on LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE.

Here’s the album’s track listing:

Countrywide
Fuel
The Jolly Swagman
Deep River Blues
-Doc’s Guitar
-Blue Smoke
-Cannonball Rag
Song for a Rainy Morning
Since We Met
Secret Love
Drums/Mombasa
Gdansk
-Tall Fiddler
Smokey Mountain Lullaby
Windy & Warm
Beatles Medley
-She’s A Women
-Please Please Me
-While My Guitar Gently Weeps
-Day Tripper
-Lady Madonna
Classical Gas
April Sun in Cuba
Sail On
American Tune
-Waltzing Matilda

Here are TOMMY’s North American tour dates for 2025. The full international list of shows is HERE.

March 21 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry

March 25 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

March 26 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre

March 27 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place

March 28 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre

March 30 – Calgary, AB – The Jak Singer Concert Hall

March 31 – Edmonton, AB – Winspear Centre

April 1 – Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre

April 2 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre for Performing Arts

April 4 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre

April 5 – Campbell River, BC – Tidemark Theatre

June 3 – Honolulu, HI – Hawaii Theatre

June 5 – Kahului, HI – McCoy Studio Theater

July 21 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

July 24 – Waterville, ME – Waterville Opera House

August 14 – Manchester, VT – Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival

August 15 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer

August 16 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer

October 11 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

October 14 – Lexington, KY – The Kentucky Theatre

October 15 – Evanston, IL – Cahn Auditorium

October 16 – New Albany, OH – McCoy Center for the Arts

October 17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre

October 19 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

October 21 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre

October 23 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre

October 24 – Tarrytown, NY – Tarrytown Music Hall

October 26 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall

October 28 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur Theatre

October 29 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey

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ABOUT TOMMY EMMANUEL:

TOMMY EMMANUEL has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. At the age of six, the Grammy® Award winner was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist burning up stadiums in Europe. At 44, he became one of five people ever named a C.P.G. (Certified Guitar Player) by his idol, music icon Chet Atkins. Today, he plays hundreds of sold-out shows every year from Nashville to Sydney to London. He’s piled up numerous accolades, including two Grammy Award nominations, two ARIA Awards from the Australian Recording Industry Association (the Aussie equivalent of the Recording Academy); repeated honors in the Guitar Player magazine reader’s poll including a cover story for their August 2017 issue; a cover feature for Vintage Guitar’s July 2020 issue; and was Music Radar’s reader’s poll #1 winner of the Ten Best Acoustic Guitarists in The World (December 2019). He has also earned the “Lifetime Achievement” Award from The National GUITAR Museum. A noted fingerstyle guitarist, EMMANUEL frequently threads three different parts simultaneously into his material, operating as a one-man band who handles the melody, the supporting chords and the bass all at once. His talents, which translate in any language, carry him to the far corners of the globe, but EMMANUEL never plays the same show twice, and he improvises big chunks of every date. That leaves him open to those technical imperfections, though they also provide some of the humanity to an other-worldly talent.

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March 21, 2025

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT with Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch Release Cinematic Video for “Holy Water” from Deluxe Edition of ‘Greetings From Suffocate City’ out June 13

DT: MARCH 21, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

(Composite photo of The Funeral Portrait with Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch in the foreground. Credit: Kurtis Norris; Download here)

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—
WITH IVAN MOODY OF FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH—
TODAY RELEASES CINEMATIC VIDEO FOR “HOLY WATER”
FROM DELUXE EDITION OF
‘GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY’
DUE OUT JUNE 13 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE

NEW SHOWS ADDED AS PART OF ICE NINE KILLS AND UNDEROATH TOURS
PLUS SUMMER FESTIVALS INCLUDING VANS WARPED TOUR SHOWS
IN LONG BEACH, CA JULY 26 AND 27

(Downloadable artwork here)

Emo rock revivalists THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums)—today (March 21) have unveiled the strikingly cinematic video for “Holy Water.” Watch THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT with Ivan Moody, lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch, in the video HERE and listen to the song HERE.

“Holy Water” features Moody’s powerful and distinctively rugged guest vocals and is taken from the deluxe edition of THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s critically acclaimed second album GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, out June 13 via Better Noise Music. “Holy Water” debuted at #21 on Billboard’s “Mainstream Rock Tracks” chart at #21 and is now positioned at #14.

“Holy Water” is brought to life in a gothic-style video directed by Michael Lombardi of Better Noise Films, an affiliate of Better Noise Music. The video’s narrative outlines the origin of how singer Lee Jennings got his power to ignite the souls of fans around the world. “We filmed Ivan Moody deep in the desert of Prescott, Arizona on top of a thousand-foot canyon,” says Lombardi. “We then had to shoot THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT on a day off between shows in Philadelphia and New York City. This created a challenge in finding the epic gothic-style church location I needed. After scouting several locations, I ended up finding a phenomenal old and abandoned church in the Poconos in Pennsylvania.”

“Filming the ‘Holy Water’ music video was an absolutely insane experience,” declares singer Lee Jennings. “The production was on another level—every detail, every shot, just completely unreal. Michael Lombardi brought a vision to this that was bigger than we ever imagined, turning it into a full-on cinematic experience. And having Ivan Moody be a part of it? That was next level. His energy and presence took everything to a whole new dimension. We can’t wait for everyone to see what we created—it’s dark, intense, and something truly special.”

Pre-orders for the digital, CD and vinyl copies of the deluxe edition of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY are available here. The digital deluxe collection will include 24 songs, including “Holy Water” feat. Ivan Moody, songs from the CASSANOVA EP and the FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS EP, as well as the recently released version of “Hearse for Two” feat. Lilith Czar and three brand new songs, “Skinny Lies,” “Evergreen,” and “Lost Boy.” The vinyl and CD two-disc deluxe packages feature 21 tracks, one of which is exclusive to the physical formats (“Friends Like These”).

“‘Holy Water’ has always been one of the most personal and cathartic songs I’ve ever written,” explains THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s Lee Jennings. “It’s about confronting your darkest moments and finding the strength to cleanse yourself of the weight they carry. Seeing the connection it’s made with fans, especially during our live shows, has been beyond powerful—watching the crowd scream the lyrics back at us is proof that music really can heal. Having Ivan Moody join us on this track took it to another level. His energy, passion, and personal story made him the perfect voice to help tell this chapter, and we couldn’t be more honored to have him be part of it.”

“Before our tour together, I wasn’t too familiar with The Funeral Portrait’s music, so I didn’t know what to expect,” says Ivan Moody. “But after watching them night after night, seeing how they commanded the stage and connected with the crowd, I was absolutely hooked. The passion, intensity, and raw emotion they bring to their performances make them one of the most exciting new bands out there. And Lee’s voice? Absolutely incredible—one of my favorite new singers! We had talked about collaborating before the tour, but the timing never worked out. Then, while speeding down the highway, I heard ‘Holy Water’ on the radio and couldn’t help but sing along. What an amazing track! It immediately brought back the idea of working together, so I hit up Lee about the possibility of me redoing the song with them. Luckily, he was all in—and here we are….the rest is history.”

“Holy Water” was described by MetalPlanetMusic.com in a September 8, 2024 review as “a full-on arena anthem sound that hits straight between the ears. The beat is hard and uncompromising, with the dual guitar riffs forcing the emotion down your throat. The choral harmony during the bridge gives the track a ‘it’s our song, and we’re going to do what the fuck we want to’ vibe. It’s a real monster of a track.”

GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, released September 13, 2024 via Better Noise Music, consists of 14 tracks of theatrical, dramatic, unapologetic, full-throated flair with guest appearances from Bert McCracken of The Used, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, and Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire. Get a copy of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on CD or digital download now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/gfsc.

In touring news, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT has been bringing their message to the masses with an aggressive touring plan that continues throughout 2025. The band recently wrapped up a nationwide trek with Catch Your Breath & Archers, and they’ll soon head out for a handful of shows with Underoath (April 14-16). Next comes a new tour with Ice Nine Kills starting April 30, as well as appearances as part of the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, CA on July 26 and 27, and the Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma, Welcome To Rockville, and Rock Fest summer festivals.

Check out their latest dates here:

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES

DATE CITY VENUE

With The Used:
Sun 4/6 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Wed 4/9 Boston, MA House of Blues
Mon 4/21 New York, NY Irving Plaza

With Underoath:
Mon 4/14 Bloomington, IL The Castle Theatre
Tue 4/15 Knoxville, TN The Mill & Mine
Wed 4/16 Pensacola, FL Vinyl Music Hall

With Ice Nine Kills:
Thu 4/30 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
Sat 5/3 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (KUPD UFEST)
Tue 5/6 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
Fri 5/9 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
Sat 5/10 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple (FESTIVAL)
Tue 5/13 Minneapolis, MN The Fillmore Minneapolis
Sat 5/17 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome To Rockville (FESTIVAL)
Sun 5/18 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater
Tue 5/20 Grand Rapids, MI GLC at 20 Monroe
Sat 5/24 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre
Thu 5/29 San Antonio, TX Aztec Theatre
Sun 6/1 Houston, TX House of Blues
Wed 6/4 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
Sun 6/8 New Orleans, LA The Fillmore (New Orleans)
Wed 6/11 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues

Festivals:
Thu 7/17 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum (WHQG Radio Show)
Fri 7/18 Grand Rapids, MI Upheaval Festival
Sat 7/19 Cadott, WI Rock Fest
Sat 7/26 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour
Sun 7/27 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour
Sun 8/31 Pryor, OK Rocklahoma
Sat 9/20 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life
Sat 11/15 Orlando, FL Warped Tour

With The Rasmus:
11/11 Hamburg, Markthalle (DE)
11/12 Berlin, Metropol (DE)
11/13 Warsaw, Stodola (PL)
11/14 Brno, Sono Centrum (CZ)
11/15 Budapest, Barba Negra (HU)
11/16 Vienna, Simm City (AT)
11/17 Munich, Technikum (DE)
11/18 Milan, Alcatraz (IT)
11/20 Zurich, Komplex 457 (CH)
11/21 Karlsruhe, Substage (DE)
11/22 Saarbrucken, Garage (DE)
11/23 Frankfurt, Batschkapp (DE)
11/25 Cologne, Live Music Hall (DE)
11/26 Utrecht, Tivoli (NL)
11/27 Antwerp, Trix (BE)
11/28 Paris, La Cigale (FR)
11/30 Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanizers (GB)
12/1 Manchester, O2 Ritz (GB)
12/2 Cardiff, Great Hall (GB)
12/4 London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (GB)
12/5 Southampton, 1865 (GB)
12/6 Nottingham, Rock City (GB)

Here’s the track list for GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY deluxe:

CD/VINYL:

1. Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)

2. Holy Water (feat. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch)

3. Blood Mother

4. Doom and Gloom

5. Dark Thoughts

6. You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)

7. Chernobyl

8. Dopamine

9. Voodoo Doll

10. Happier Than You

11. Alien

12. Generation Psycho

13. Stay Weird

14. Hearse for Two (feat. Lilith Czar)

15. Evergreen

16. Skinny Lies

17. Lost Boy

18. Stay Weird (Beyond The Abyss)

19. Suffocate City (LIVE)

20. Alien (demo)

* 21. Friends Like These

* Vinyl & CD Exclusive

DIGITAL:

1. Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)

2. Holy Water (feat. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch)

3. Blood Mother

4. Doom and Gloom

5. Dark Thoughts

6. You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)

7. Chernobyl

8. Dopamine

9. Voodoo Doll

10. Happier Than You

11. Alien

12. Generation Psycho

13. Stay Weird

14. Hearse for Two (feat. Lilith Czar)

15. Evergreen

16. Skinny Lies

17. Lost Boy

18. Stay Weird (Beyond The Abyss)

19. Suffocate City (LIVE)

20. Alien (demo)

21. Holy Water

22. Dark Thoughts (feat. Danny Worsnop)

23. Voodoo Doll (feat. Eva Under Fire)

24. Hearse For Two

(Standard retail version shown. Exclusives offered on the band’s web store and other independent retailers.)

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