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November 20, 2020

TOMMY EMMANUEL To Release ‘Live! Christmas Time’ Album 12/4; Sets Nashville Show with Jerry Douglas 12/11

DT: NOVEMBER 20, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK/LYNDIE WENNER
SRO PR (LOS ANGELES, NASHVILLE, LAS VEGAS)

TOMMY EMMANUEL
TO RELEASE
‘LIVE! CHRISTMAS TIME’
DECEMBER 4
VIA HIS LABEL CGP SOUNDS

ALONG WITH CRUZEN STREET RECORDS
TOMMY EMMANUEL & JERRY DOUGLAS
TO PERFORM CHRISTMAS SONGS LIVE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13

TOMMY EMMANUEL, the acclaimed and Grammy-nominated acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter, will release a live holiday album, LIVE! CHRISTMAS TIME, on December 4 via his label CGP Sounds along with Cruzen Street Records. Today (November 20), “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” has been released as the first song from the album. This marks TOMMY’s first Christmas live album having released two studio holiday albums before (2011’s All I Want For Christmas and 2016’s Christmas Memories).

Combining EMMANUEL’s acoustic guitar virtuosity with his stellar band’s musicianship and infectious holiday spirit, the 11-track LIVE! CHRISTMAS TIME (a digital release only) was recorded on December 7 and 8 in 2016 on his “Classics & Christmas Tour” at the Big Room at the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico, CA. It features Tommy Emmanuel, CGP on guitar & vocals, Annie Sellick on vocals, John Knowles, CGP on guitar & backing vocals, and Pat Bergeson on guitar, harmonica, and backing vocals. The album was produced by Tommy Emmanuel, engineered and mastered by Marc DeSisto, mixed by Brad Benge and Tommy Emmanuel, with Brian Penix as Executive Producer. See the full track listing below.

“When I listen to this recording, I hear the joy, soul and fun we had at that show,” says TOMMY. “Christmas music is so joyous to me and I feel we rose to the occasion that night.”

Photo credit: Jan Anderson

On Sunday, December 13, Tommy Emmanuel and revered dobro player Jerry Douglas (14-time GRAMMY Award-winning and three-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year) will perform together songs from each other’s Christmas albums live from 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, TN. Joining them will be Pat Bergeson (guitar/harmonica), Daniel Kimbro (bass), and Christian Sedelmyer (fiddle). A limited amount of fans will be allowed in the audience. This show will be broadcasted live on Nashville radio station Lightning 100 and streamed on Nugs.TV.

Order stream here: 2nu.gs/tommy

Order Tickets here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tommy-emmanuel-jerry-douglas-3rd-and-lindsley-tickets/10776305?pl=3rdlindsley

The full track list for LIVE! CHRISTMAS TIME is:

1. Jingle Bells (Live)

2. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Live)

3. Christmas Time (Live)

4. Jingle Bell Rock (Live)

5. Amazing Grace (Live)

6. Winter Wonderland (Live)

7. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Live)

8. Christmas Memories / Waltzing Matilda (Live)

9. I’ll Be Home for Christmas (Live)

10. One Christmas Night (Live)

11. Guitar Boogie (Live)

Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen

ABOUT TOMMY EMMANUEL:

TOMMY EMMANUEL has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. At the age of six, he 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 CPG (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). 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. On May 8, 2020, he released a newly recorded career-spanning double album, THE BEST OF TOMMYSONGS, via CGP Sounds/Cruzen Street Records). Watch the album trailer here which focuses on TOMMY’s unique ability to tell stories without words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SOQEMWYAQ4&feature=youtu.be

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November 18, 2020

KAMP GLOBAL Online Festival “Dear Tmrw” Set For November 22 And 23; K-Pop Festival Will Debut On Twitch Before Moving To YouTube

DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

KAMP GLOBAL ONLINE FESTIVAL “DEAR TMRW”
SET FOR NOVEMBER 22 ON KAMP GLOBAL’S TWITCH PLATFORM
AND NOVEMBER 23 ON KAMP GLOBAL’S YOUTUBE PAGE

K-POP LINE-UP INCLUDES PERFORMANCES FROM
MOMOLAND, A.C.E, MCND, T1419, ALEXA, BVNDIT, GHOST9,
SONNET SON, AND BERRYGOOD

KAMP Global is coming back this fall with “DEAR TMRW,” an online festival with a star-studded K-Pop lineup that includes Momoland, A.C.E, MCND, AleXa, BVNDIT, Ghost9, Sonnet Son, Berrygood and T1419, Momoland’s brother boy group that’s set to debut this December, in their first-ever performance.

KAMP’s “DEAR TMRW” online festival will stream November 22 at 9:00 PM (KST) on KAMP Global’s Twitch platform, with three additional showings November 23 at 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM (KST) on KAMP Global’s YouTube page.

KAMP Global’s CEO Tim Kim, “DEAR TMRW is a new online festival series created by the KAMP team in hopes of a better tomorrow and stronger bond between all of us at home due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.”

Kim adds, “We are excited to finally come back with our follow-up festival to last year’s KAMP Singapore event with an online festival accessible to all K-Pop fans around the world on our Twitch and YouTube platforms. This online festival is packed with a star-studded lineup which includes T1419, K-Pop’s most recent much-anticipated debut.”

At the same time, KAMP continues to develop plans for a 2021 festival in Los Angeles at Banc of California Stadium. Stay tuned for additional details to be announced in the coming months.

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November 18, 2020

GLOBAL LIVE To Present Filipino Pop Stars SB19 Livestream From Manila on November 20 at 10 PM (PT)

DT: NOVEMBER 18, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

STREAMING PLATFORM
GLOBAL LIVE
TO PRESENT FILIPINO POP STARS
SB19
LIVE FROM MANILA
NOVEMBER 20 at 10 PM PT

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

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Streaming initiative GLOBAL LIVE add Filipino-pop stars SB19 to their international line-up of virtual global events. The group will thrill audiences with their impressive live show streamed directly from Manila on Saturday, November 20 at 10:00 P.M. Pacific Time Zone (U.S.). Tickets are on sale now at http://global.live/.

SB19–the popular boy band from the Philippines–are the first P-Pop band to be managed by a Korean K-Pop management and entertainment company with each of its members being singer-songwriters and dancers who choreograph their own shows.

The band has seen a meteoric rise to global fame over the past two years after gaining international recognition when they became the first Filipino group to chart on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart, also becoming the first Filipino act to enter the Billboard Social 50, debuting at #28. In March, SB19 were chosen as an emerging artist on Spotify’s RADAR program.

GLOBAL LIVE’s platform has previously showcased Australian artist Timmy Trumpet (currently ranked as the #10 DJ in the world) who delivered an explosive world-first livestreamed performance direct from the Sydney Cricket Ground. Attendees from around the world bought tickets to the exclusive event and watched the spectacular live production from the comfort of their own homes.

Jeff Martin, lead singer of the Canadian rock band The Tea Party, also utilized the market’s leading platform to perform live from Australia’s iconic Byron Bay in two separate shows livestreamed to his fans in North America and Australia.

GLOBAL LIVE presents the best seats in the house offering music fans the chance to watch their favorite artists in the comfort of their own home. Differing from other livestreaming experiences, every event is a truly live and exclusive experience featuring premium sound and vision. No replays, skipping or recording can take place and users can gain access to exciting add-ons such as virtual meet & greets, artist green room access and exclusive merchandise.

For more information on GLOBAL LIVE and upcoming events, please visit:
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November 12, 2020

AMERICA Announce The Streaming Of Concert Special “America–Live At The London Palladium” Beginning 11/27

DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2020

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

AMERICA
ANNOUNCE THE STREAMING OF
THEIR CONCERT SPECIAL
“AMERICA–LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM”
FOR THE FIRST TIME
BEGINNING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

AMERICA at the London Palladium; Photo credit: Christie Goodwin

The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA–co-founders GERRY BECKLEY and DEWEY BUNNELL–are continuing their 50^th anniversary celebration by streaming their concert special “America–Live at the London Palladium” for the very first time, beginning Friday, November 27. In a new Q&A below, BECKLEY and BUNNELL talk about what made the concert, filmed in the fall of 2018 at the iconic London Palladium and which has been commercially available as a DVD and CD, truly a night to remember. Watch the trailer here. The concert’s set list is also below.

Reserve Your Spot Now:
https://dev-1.ee.bkstg.it/product/america-live-at-the-london-palladium
–The stream is $20
–25% off using promo code: venturahighway

“America–Live at the London Palladium” celebrates 50 years of great music from the perennial classic-rock band who were formed in England in 1970 with founding members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell along with former band mate Dan Peek. They met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” From their formative years, AMERICA has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow of divergent cultures, their audience continues to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group’s enduring appeal. “America–Live at the London Palladium” is packed with their timeless smash hits—including “A Horse With No Name,” “I Need You,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross the River,” “Tin Man” and many others—as well as deep album cuts that underline the band’s prowess and vision.

AMERICA have also been celebrating their 50^th anniversary with a newly recorded song, “Remembering.” It’s featured on the August 28, 2020 release of their ultimate 8-disc anniversary box set HALF CENTURY (America Records). Watch the lyric video here which premiered (8/19) via Ultimate Classic Rock. Listen to “Remembering” here.

The song, written by BECKLEY, is classic AMERICA: harmony-rich rock, mixed with ringing guitars and pop smarts, with a compelling soul-searching lyric. “After 50 years together, this song is about the time spent looking back rather than looking forward…so much to be grateful for,” says BECKLEY, who produced and mixed the song with Jeff Larson. “Remembering” will also appear on AMERICA’s next studio album in 2021.

Watch the promotional film.

HALF CENTURY was produced for release and compiled by Jeff Larson for America Archives. It contains CD’s of rare archival studio recordings consisting of alternate mixes, demos and rehearsals, including several previously unreleased tracks ranging from 1970 – 2000. Along with the re-mastered Bremen 1973 in-studio performance and two CD’s of radio interviews providing an audio overview of the band’s career, along with a DVD of Super 8 “Home Movies” (1972-1975) to give fans a behind the scenes look at the early years of the legendary and enduring band. For more information: https://www.musicglue.com/america

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Photo Credit: Henry Diltz
From left: Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell

Q&A WITH GERRY BECKLEY AND DEWEY BUNNELL OF AMERICA
ABOUT THEIR CONCERT SPECIAL
“AMERICA–LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM”

America’s performance at the London Palladium was a particularly strong one. Listening to the music and viewing the performance, one can sense that magic was truly in the air. What are your overall impressions about the performance and how it was personally meaningful for you?

Gerry Beckley: Anyone who knows our history as a band knows that London is where we got started. Although we’ve played London countless of times since 1970, we’ve never played the Palladium. It was a true honor to finally have the chance and it was a total gift that the stars aligned for us to make the video recording.

Dewey Bunnell: The band had been really working hard on the road and the shows had been going very well, so we felt good about the trip to England for this one. And we were prepared for the filming process. For Gerry and I, it was particularly special since the band formed in London and we had family still there who would be attending along with old friends from the 70’s. We had never played the London Palladium before which made the performance that much more meaningful and I felt like we delivered our best that night.

England is pivotal to America since the band was formed there, and of course George Martin produced your fourth album and then six more albums. Can you talk a little bit about this British connection and how it’s intrinsically woven into your music?

Dewey: Looking back, I realize what a special experience it was to be young Americans living in London at a pivotal time in music history in the late 60’s. We spent a lot of time seeing shows around London and meeting people that added to our evolution in the beginning. When George joined the team in 1974, it only solidified that strong connection and began a great relationship for the next 7 albums and the rest of our lives.

Gerry: As I mentioned, London is a place very dear to our hearts. As often as we’ve been bundled into the “West coast sound” group of artists, I’ve always thought of us as a mid-Atlantic band. Certainly my love of all things having to do with the British invasion in the 60’s carved that in stone from an early age. To have the opportunity to work with George Martin in the middle of our journey was an immeasurable bonus.

The Palladium show featured an absolutely killer set list with all the hits and deep cuts too. Are there any secrets in creating the ultimate set list, including the order in which the songs are performed, that will satisfy both longtime fans and newer ones, not to mention you yourselves as musicians?

Gerry: Our set has been built and refined over these 50 years of touring. We do make changes from year to year but they are subtle and hopefully don’t damage what we have worked so hard to construct.

Dewey: To begin with, our current band is incredibly talented including longtime bassist Rich Campbell along with Ryland Steen and Steve Fekete on drums and lead guitar respectively. They bring their own unique energy to the arrangements that needs to be seen and heard. The set itself has evolved over recent years with the obvious need to play the most familiar songs at the core, but it’s important to us that we pace the set and tie it together with less familiar songs that add different dynamics to the show. At the end of that night I think we delivered our best and had as much fun as the audience!

America – Live at The London Palladium
October 19, 2018

Set List

Miniature

Tin Man

You Can Do Magic

Don’t Cross The River

Daisy Jane

Riverside

I Need You

Here

Ventura Highway

Driving

Cornwall Blank – Hollywood

Survival

The Border

Greenhouse

Woman Tonight

Only In Your Heart

-Dewey’s Memories-

California Dreaming

Lonely People

-Band and Crew Intros-

Sandman

Sister Golden Hair

A Horse With No Name

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November 5, 2020

GLOBAL LIVE Launches First Pay-Per-View Livestream Shows Featuring JEFF MARTIN (THE TEA PARTY) on November 13 + 14

DT: NOVEMBER 5, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

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STREAMING INITIATIVE
GLOBAL LIVE
LAUNCHES FIRST PAY-PER-VIEW LIVESTREAMED SHOWS
FEATURING
JEFF MARTIN
(ICONIC FRONTMAN OF THE TEA PARTY)

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New streaming initiative GLOBAL LIVE are thrilled to announce Jeff Martin, lead singer of the iconic rock band The Tea Party, will present two intimate exclusive pay-per-view performances that will be streamed 100% live from Byron Bay, Australia, allowing fans an exclusive front row experience.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: JEFF MARTIN “LIVE FROM BYRON BAY”
WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. ET (US/Canada)
Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. AEDT (Australia)
TICKETS: https://global.live/

Across almost 30 years of sold-out tours and millions of record sales, Jeff is set to present a rare, personal and intimate acoustic performance of his greatest songs for his audience, showcasing fan favorites, multi-platinum hits and deep cuts from his extensive catalogue with every ticket holder being a part of the setlist creation across social media.

With no pre-recording or edits, the live shows are an exclusive one-time-only experience and will not be available afterwards.

Jeff says, “This pandemic has made it near impossible to tour, and we need live music in our lives now, more than ever. I have partnered with Global Live to bring two full production live shows to you–streamed directly from the beautiful Byron Bay. It is important to me that the experience is 100% live and delivered at a high level that you deserve–I look forward to you joining me in November.”

With an impressive line-up, GLOBAL LIVE has offered the return of live shows. Jeff Martin joins other top artists to be presented via the streaming initiative including Timmy Trumpet (October 30) and SB19 (set for November 20), along with many more to come.

Differing from other live-streaming experiences, GLOBAL LIVE provides a truly live and exclusive experience. No replays, skipping or recording can take place and users can gain access to exciting add-ons such as virtual meet & greets, artist green room hangouts and one-off merchandise. Fans can purchase a ticket via the GLOBAL LIVE platform and will then receive an eTicket and email with event access credentials.

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October 30, 2020

Industrial Metal outfit CONTRACULT Collective Release New EP ‘Follow’ Produced By Arthur Rizk (Ghostemane, Power Trip)

DT: OCTOBER 30, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

INDUSTRIAL METAL OUTFIT
CONTRACULT Collective
DROP NEW EP
‘FOLLOW’
PRODUCED BY ARTHUR RIZK (GHOSTEMANE, POWER TRIP)

BAND TO PERFOM LIVE TONIGHT (10/30)
VIA COLD WAVE FESTIVAL’S
“SEASON OF THE GLITCH” VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN EVENT

ANNOUNCE AFTERSHOCK 2021 FESTIVAL APPEARANCE

“Industrial metal is back and better than ever”
–Metal Injection, 9/21/2020

Los Angeles-based industrial metal outfit CONTRACULT Collective have unveiled their new EP FOLLOW which includes two tracks—the catchy and pulverizing single “Follow” and grinding b-side track “50 Shades”–just in time to add to Halloween playlists. FOLLOW was produced by Arthur Rizk (Ghostemane, Power Trip) and comes after the self-release of their debut eight-track EP A CULT OF OPPOSITION last month. Stream/download FOLLOW today at http://smarturl.it/CONTRACULTFOLLOW.

“‘Follow’ is the product of a long weekend spent in a cold Philadelphian garage with producer Arthur Rizk,” shares CONTRACULT Collective vocalist/producer Svart. “This collaboration delivered two cuts of raw industrial metal which we felt would follow up nicely from our previous release, ‘A Cult of Opposition.’

“The title track ‘Follow’ is a self-reflection on giving space and energy to unsafe forces which drain every drop of blood from your body. Learning to establish healthy boundaries and self-preservation is a constant struggle I have bouts with every day. It can bleed me till I’m blue. It’s like salt in my wounds. We hope you f*cking freaks enjoy it, follow if you dare.”

“‘Follow’ is a juxtaposition between primitive hard beats and lush orchestrations of entangled cold guitars and synth,” says Rizk. “I loved working on it with Contracult Collective who were all about keeping everything big and harsh!”

CONTRACULT Collective was formed by Svart and guitarist Culprit and includes BX on synth/backup vocals. The band were signed to Roadrunner Records and released a series of singles and accompanying music videos including the NSFW “Hogtied,” “WDYT,” “It’s The Water” and a cover of Hole’s “Violet,” all of which were featured on their self-released debut EP. The outfit were featured as part of a mini-documentary series via The Pit What Burns in the Soul: CONTRACULT Collective discussing the relationship between the BDSM subculture and heavy music. Watch it here.

CONTRACULT Collective will take part in Chicago’s Cold Waves Festival virtual Halloween event “Season of The Glitch” tonight, October 30, performing live at 11:30 P.M. ET (8:30 P.M. PT). The festival will be streaming for FREE via Twitch at this link: http://www.twitch.tv/coldwaves2020. The band were also recently announced as part of the lineup for the annual Aftershock 2020 Festival set to take place October 7 – 10 in Sacramento, CA with headliners Metallica and My Chemical Romance.

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October 30, 2020

IVA TORIC Releases Debut Album ‘The Devil’s Mark’; Shares Emotionally Charged Music Video for “Goodbye”

DT: OCTOBER 30, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

IVA TORIC
RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM
‘THE DEVIL’S MARK’
AVAILABLE NOW DIGITALLY +/OR ON GATEFOLD 2LP VINYL

SHARES EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SINGLE/MUSIC VIDEO
“GOODBYE”
TO HELP ERASE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Melodic doom rock singer-songwriter-artist IVA TORIC is excited to unleash her debut album The Devil’s Mark today, October 30. Produced by Jim Kaufman (Danny Worsnop, Them Evils), its 14 tracks combine doom-laden riffs and dark folk melodies with lyrical and visual nods to various aspects of modern paganism and witchcraft. Adjacent to the release—and just in time for Halloween—IVA has also issued an evocative music video for its fifth single, “Goodbye,” which visually reflects IVA’s lifelong struggle with mental health issues and depression. It was premiered yesterday, October 29, via FolkNRock who declared that the “thought-provoking piece perfectly balances the subject’s seriousness while giving a musically pleasant listening experience of angelic vocals and heavy soundscapes.” Watch it streaming below or on YouTube HERE.

“I was inspired to write this song after learning some heartbreaking details about the tragic suicide of a thirteen-year-old boy,” shares IVA. “We have a mental health crisis in the United States. There is still a stigma against mental health conditions and treatment is rarely affordable if it is available at all. I have personally been impacted by suicides of loved ones and have suffered with suicidal thoughts myself. This song is my reflection on this darkness.”

The Devil’s Mark is available now across all digital platforms HERE.
Limited copies of the album on 2LP gatefold vinyl are also available including bundle options with an exclusive branded t-shirt and a sticker featuring the cover artwork (seen above). Get yours now directly from IVA’s webstore at www.ivatoric.com/shop.

IVA unveiled the album’s debut single “Dark Side of Me” in January 2020 with an exclusive music video premiere via KERRANG! who lauded her “syncretic approach to dark culture, mixing the organic darkness of Uada, the psychedelic hues of Soundgarden, and the goth elegance of Maria Brink.” She continued to release two more original tracks “Actions Speak Louder” (premiered via Ghost Cult Magazine) and “Finally Today” (premiered via Metal Injection) as well as a dynamic cover of Tori Amos’ “Crucify.”

The Devil’s Mark features guest musicians Gregg Cash (Josh Todd and the Conflict, ex-Dorothy) on bass, Kemble Walters (Juliette & The Licks, Aeges) on guitars, Dylan Howard (Aeges) on drums and Sasha Smith on keys.

“’The Devil’s Mark’ was born out of curiosity and exploring what I didn’t know was possible,” says IVA. “It’s my debut solo album after working in other bands and playing music non-professionally for many years. I wanted to see what I could create and how my art would impact others. I was hesitant to release this music into an uncertain world amidst a pandemic, environmental disasters, and social unrest, but now more than ever we need music to bring us together and soothe our souls. I have hope for the future–uncertain though it may be–and I hope ‘The Devil’s Mark’ finds its place in your hearts amidst the chaos.”

Photo Credit: Carey Lynne Fruth

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October 30, 2020

HARRY SHEARER Releases Full Donald Trump Album: ‘The Many Moods Of Donald Trump’ Today

DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

“THE SIMPSONS” AND “SPINAL TAP” STAR
HARRY SHEARER
RELEASES FULL DONALD TRUMP ALBUM:
‘THE MANY MOODS OF DONALD TRUMP’

FULL ALBUM AVAILABLE THIS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
JUST FOUR DAYS BEFORE U.S. GOES TO THE POLLS

“Harry Shearer is one of the great comic geniuses of our time.”
–Roger Friedman, Showbiz 411

“Harry Shearer creates comedy gold with The Many Moods of Donald Trump…”
Noise 11 (Australia)

“Possibly the most horrifying thing I have ever seen…”
Louis Chilton, The Independent (UK)

“Shearer’s record is undoubtedly one of the most unexpected, but most welcome additions to this year.”
Rolling Stone Australia

Throughout this summer and autumn, “The Simpsons” and “Spinal Tap” star, HARRY SHEARER, in the guise of Donald Trump, has been releasing a song a week via YouTube. This Friday (October 30) sees the culmination of this endeavor with the release of a full album of thirteen bitingly satirical songs inspired by the mercurial and often bizarre performance of the current president of the United States throughout his time in office.

“America has never had a President so demanding of our continued attention. I decided to give him too much of mine.”
–Harry Shearer

Featuring SHEARER on vocals, supported by line-up of world class musicians, THE MANY MOODS OF DONALD TRUMP takes the listener on a journey of musical styles from old style New Orleans to neo classic rock, southern rock, pumped up disco and much much more, to reflect the ever-changing temperament of a presidency like none other seen before.

Accompanying the album are two ground-breaking motion-capture videos that portray Donald Trump at his most absurd:

In Son In Law Trump sings his way from his desk in the Oval Office to the press corps on The White House lawn, whilst lionizing his senior advisor and husband of his daughter, Jared Kushner.

In Executive Time the president is in ‘do not disturb’ mode as he watches his flat screen, fine tunes his golf swing, practices his signature, stares moodily through his window and does all the other things befitting the most powerful man in the world as he goes about his daily business.

HARRY SHEARER has vocally portrayed every U.S. president of his lifetime. Donald Trump is the third he has portrayed physically, having previously played Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan on screen.

The Many Moods of Donald Trump is produced by CJ Vanston on Twanky Records.
Digital album and CD available here

and here

Vinyl album available November 13

The full track listing is as follows:

1. I Can’t Believe I’m Me
Available to listen to here

As the medicated president huffs and puffs his way towards the final lap of the race to the White House, in “I Can’t Believe I’m Me,” Shearer has the incumbent blasting out a ‘brassy, craggy worst-of-Broadway anthem’ in praise of his not so private passion…himself

When Donald Trump first rode down that escalator, all most of us saw was his unabashed delight in himself. The rest came later.

Music and words by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
Trumpets: Wayne Bergeron, Chris Walden
Saxes: Jeff Driskill
Trombones: Juliane Gralle, Chris Walden
Guitar: Andrew Synowiec
Drums: Gregg Bissonette
Piano, bass, strings: CJ Vanston
Horn and string arrangement by Harry Shearer, CJ Vanston and Chris Walden

2.I Can’t Drive Anymore
Available to listen to here

He already had his own plane and chopper, but he used to be able to get out and express himself behind the wheel…

Music and words by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
BG Vocals: CJ Vanston
Trumpet: Jay Jennings
Trumpet: Justin Stanton
Tenor Sax: Chris Bullock
Trombone, Baritone Sax: Tom “Bones” Malone
Guitars: Toshi Yanagi
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, bass, baritone sax solo, all other instruments: CJ Vanston
Horn arrangement by CJ Vanston
Orchestrator/copyist: Chris Walden

3.Son-in-Law
Available to watch here

Shearer Trump performing an old-style New Orleans number in praise his senior advisor, Jared Kushner.

Always mentioned as one of Trump’s top aides, Jared Kushner has been given a portfolio that ranges from Middle East peace to the pandemic. His success rate speaks for itself.

Music and words by Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer – vocals
David Torkanowsky – piano. Organ
George Porter, Jr. – bass
Raymond Weber – drums
Brad Walker – saxophone
Scott Frock – trumpet
Jon Ramm – trombone

4.Stormy Daniels
Available to listen to here

A lush string filled ode to passion, power and pay-off.

What good is hush money when it buys so little hush?

Music and lyrics by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
Piano: CJ Vanston
Drums: Gregg Bissonette
Strings, bass, trumpet and string arrangement: CJ Vanston

5.Bill of Love

Available to listen to here

In the neo-classic rock number, Shearer portrays the incumbent holding forth on his stance towards those displaced souls who wish to take up residency in the US. The song title refers to a phrase the President bestowed on a piece of legislation to reform the immigration laws. The bill never passed.

Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
BG Vocals: CJ Vanston
Guitars: Toshi Yanagi
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

6.Executive Time

Available to watch to here

A languorous love of leisure ballad in which Shearer as Trump sings wistfully of those long periods of contemplation and nothingness between unnecessary briefings from so called ‘experts.

When does the President get the time to watch all the TV news? It’s a big section of his daily schedule.

Music and lyrics by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
Backing Vocals: Sharlotte Gibson, CJ Vanston
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, Trombone, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

7.I Never Knew Him
Available to listen to here

An eclectic musical mix in which Trump demonstrates that he might not have “one of the greatest memories of all time” as he purges his contact book and airbrushes his history of those who may be an impediment to his ratings.

A very famous guy has so many people claiming to be his friends or family. It’s always important to clear the air.

Music and lyrics by Harry Shearer

Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
Backing Vocals: Sharlotte Gibson, CJ Vanston
Trumpet: Jim Gammon
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, Trombone, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

8.Very Stable Genius
Available to listen to here

A power ballad in which Trump vaunts his own intellectual prowess combined with his calm and balanced disposition.

When a person refers to himself with that phrase once, it’s newsworthy. When he does it repeatedly, it’s songworthy.

Music and words by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
BG Vocals: CJ Vanston
Guitars: Marc Bonilla
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

9.Number One Son
Available to listen to here

An electric chop suey, listing all Donald Jr.’s qualities and Trump’s newfound love for the boy who serves him well.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the refrigerator.

Music and lyrics by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
BG Vocals; Sharlotte Gibson, CJ Vanston
Guitars: Marc Bonilla
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

10.Alabama
Available to listen to here

A southern rock tribute to the state that holds a special place in the President’s “heart.”

The trouble with official hurricane forecast maps is that they don’t often include Sharpie additions. When it’s the state that gave your Presidential campaign its kick-off, a Sharpie warning is the least you can do.

Music and lyrics by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
BG Vocals: CJ Vanston
Harmonica: Howard Levy
Guitars: Mark Bonilla
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

11.COVID-180
Available to listen to here

Alternating stanzas of pumped-up disco and plaintive folk rock to represent the alternating “up” and “down” approaches taken to the pandemic by the President.

Emerson once said, “Petty consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds.” Trump agrees, though he may not quite understand it.

Music and words by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
BG vocals: Sharlotte Gibson, CJ Vanston
Guitars: Marc Bonilla
Drums: Toss Panos
Piano, synths, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

12.Acquittal

Available to listen to here

A ‘prog rock revenge anthem,’ the president basks in the sheer vitriolic joy on offer when it’s time to settle scores.

When you’re impeached, and survive, the natural human impulse is balls-out revenge.

Music and lyrics by Harry Shearer
Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
Backing Vocals: Sharlotte Gibson, CJ Vanston
Guitars: Marc Bonilla
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

13.He Lies
Available to listen to here

A ‘list song’ in the style of the late Leonard Cohen’s non-existent brother, Jim, detailing the litany of falsehoods propagated by The President since he stood on Capitol Hill in January 2017 in front of “the biggest audience in the history of inaugural speeches.”

Lead Vocal: Harry Shearer
Backing Vocals: Sharlotte Gibson, CJ Vanston
Drums: Toss Panos
Keyboards, flamenco guitar, all other instruments: CJ Vanston

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