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May 2, 2024

BRIT FLOYD Kick Off 2nd Leg Of Their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour May 16 In Columbus, OH; Harry Waters To Join The Band For Eight Shows

DATE: MAY 2, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/ANDREA FAULK

BRIT FLOYD
KICKS OFF 2^ND LEG OF THEIR
2024 P-U-L-S-E WORLD TOUR–
THURSDAY, MAY 16 IN COLUMBUS, OH

TOUR CELEBRATES THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PINK FLOYD’S
‘DIVISION BELL’ + GREATEST HITS

HARRY WATERS IS BACK FOR EIGHT SHOWS
HE’LL JOIN THE TOUR IN ATLANTA ON MAY 25
AND WILL PERFORM WITH THE GROUP
THROUGH THE SOLD-OUT
RED ROCKS SHOW ON JUNE 6
WHICH WILL ALSO INCLUDE SPECIAL GUEST PJ OLSSON (LEAD VOCALIST OF ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT)

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BRIT FLOYD, The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience, kick off the second leg of their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour—Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Division Bell + Greatest Hits—on Thursday, May 16 in Columbus, OH at Kemba LIVE. Harry Waters (Roger Waters’ son and piano and Hammond player) will join this tour once again for another eight shows starting from the Atlanta show on Saturday, May 25 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center through the sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheater show in Colorado on Thursday, June 6. PJ Olsson (lead vocalist of Alan Parsons Live Project), who performed with BRIT FLOYD last year, will also join the group for the Red Rocks show. On the last run of the tour, Harry spoke to Rolling Stone about the experience. Read more HERE.

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The band’s current P-U-L-S-E World Tour includes North American dates from May-July before heading overseas for shows in Europe and UK starting in September. For the current list of tour dates, including Europe and the UK, go HERE. This monumental celebration of musical history—presented by Palladium Entertainment—will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, The Division Bell.

Pink Floyd, an unparalleled pioneer in the world of progressive and psychedelic rock, left an indelible mark on the music industry with their groundbreaking sound and captivating live performances. The Division Bell, released in 1994, is a testament to their mastery, and three decades later, its enduring impact continues to resonate with fans old and new.

BRIT FLOYD’s P-U-L-S-E is not just a tour; it’s a journey through time, a tribute to the timeless artistry of Pink Floyd. Known for their unwavering dedication to recreating the magic of Pink Floyd’s music, BRIT FLOYD is the perfect ensemble to honor The Division Bell. Audiences can expect a breathtaking audiovisual experience that pays homage to the original band’s unique blend of music and visual effects. P-U-L-S-E will captivate fans with a stunning setlist, featuring tracks from The Division Bell, as well as beloved classics from Pink Floyd’s extensive discography. Expect to be transported to the heart of Pink Floyd’s universe, complete with a state-of-the-art light show, immersive visuals, and the ethereal sounds that define a generation.

Tickets for P-U-L-S-E by BRIT FLOYD can be purchased via the group’s website or through Ticketmaster.

BRIT FLOYD’s 2024 tour dates are as follows:

DATE	CITY	VENUE
May 16	Columbus, OH	Kemba LIVE!
May 17	Huber Heights, OH	Rose Music Center (Sold Out)
May 18	Cincinnati, OH	PNC Pavilion
May 19	Cleveland, OH	Jacobs Pavilion
May 21	Birmingham, AL	The BJCC
May 22	Chattanooga, TN	Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
May 23	Little Rock, AR	Simmons Bank Arena
May 25	Atlanta, GA	Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
May 28	Austin, TX	ACL Live at The Moody Theater
May 29	Fort Worth, TX	Will Rogers Auditorium
May 31	Houston, TX	Bayou Music Center
Jun 01	Tulsa, OK	Tulsa Theater
Jun 02	Kansas City, MO	The Midland
Jun 04	Wichita, KS	The Orpheum
Jun 06	Denver, CO	Red Rocks
Jun 07	Salt Lake City, UT	Maverik Center
Jun 08	Primm, NV	Star of the Desert Arena
Jun 09	Prescott, AZ	Findlay Toyota Center
Jun 11	Tucson, AZ	Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Jun 13	Long Beach, CA	Terrace Theater
Jun 14	San Diego, CA	Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Jun 15	Rancho Mirage, CA	Agua Caliente Resort and Casino
Jun 16	Fresno, CA	Saroyan Theatre
Jun 18	Portland, OR	Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Jun 19	Seattle, WA	Marymoor Live
Jun 21	Napa, CA	Blue Note Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
Jun 22	Stockton, CA	Bob Hope Theatre
Jun 23	Reno, NV	Grand Sierra Resort
Jun 25	Riverside, CA	Fox Performing Arts Center
Jun 26	Bakersfield, CA	Fox Theater
Jun 28	Phoenix, AZ	Arizona Financial Theatre
Jun 29	Alberquerque, NM	Revel Entertainment
Jun 30	Beaver Creek, CO	Vilar Performing Arts Center (Night 1)
Jul 01	Beaver Creek, CO	Vilar Performing Arts Center (Night 2)
Jul 03	Denver, CO	Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Jul 04	Peoria, IL	Civic Center
Jul 06	Rockford, IL	Coronado Performing Arts Center
Jul 07	Huber Heights, OH	Rose Music Center (2nd Night Added!)
Jul 09	Knoxville, TN	Tenessee Theatre
Jul 11	Louisville, KY	Iroquois Amphitheater
Jul 12	Hammond, IL	The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
Jul 13	Nashville, TN	The Fisher Center at Belmont University
Jul 14	Roanoke, VA	Elmwood Park Amp
Jul 16	Elmira, NY	First Arena
Jul 18	Hampton Beach, NH	Casino Ballroom (Night 1)
Jul 19	Hampton Beach, NH	Casino Ballroom (Night 2)
Jul 20	Bridgeport, CT	Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Jul 21	Saratoga Springs, NY	SPAC
Jul 23	Reading, PA	Santander Performing Arts Center
Jul 25	Wilmington, NC	The Wilson Center
Jul 26	Charlotte, NC	Ovens Auditorium
Jul 27	Cary, NC	Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Jul 28	North Charleston, SC	North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience
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PALLADIUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

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May 2, 2024

TOMMY EMMANUEL Today Releases New Live Video for “Morning Aire” From ‘ENDLESS ROAD: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION’ Album Out May 17

DT: MAY 2, 2024

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

TOMMY EMMANUEL
TO RELEASE ‘ENDLESS ROAD: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION’
ON MAY 17

THE NEWLY REMASTERED CLASSIC ALBUM
BY THE GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER WILL FEATURE
THREE NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED LIVE BONUS TRACKS
INCLUDING “MORNING AIRE (LIVE)”

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “MORNING AIRE (LIVE)” HERE

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On May 17, to mark the 20th Anniversary of Grammy® Award winner TOMMY EMMANUEL’s landmark album Endless Road, the acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer, and global touring artist will release a newly remastered 20th anniversary edition of the album on digital outlets.

ENDLESS ROAD: 20^TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION will include three never-before released live bonus tracks: “Mona Lisa (Live),” “Mr. Guitar (Live),” and “Morning Aire (Live),” the latter of which was unveiled today (May 2). Watch the video HERE. TOMMY will also release the original remastered album for the first time ever on vinyl.

TOMMY views Endless Road as a “wonderful album in my life and in my career. It has a lot of songs that I get asked to play, like ‘The Endless Road,’ ‘Angelina,’ ‘(The Man With The) Green Thumb,’ and ‘Mona Lisa.’” He adds that these songs “are dear to my heart and dear to my fans and friends out there.” Watch the album announcement trailer HERE.

ENDLESS ROAD: 20^TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION also includes his covers of “Windy & Warm” and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” In addition, the remastered album will feature a live version of “Mr. Guitar.” (The studio version of the song, by TOMMY and Michael Cleveland, was released this past March as first single from the new multi-artist album WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOODBYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins.) TOMMY recently wrote “Mr. Guitar” in honor of his idol and music icon Chet Atkins, who called TOMMY “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen.” In fact, TOMMY is one of five people ever named a CPG (Certified Guitar Player) by Chet Atkins, the innovator, songwriter, producer, record company executive, and visionary. Nashville and the music industry are preparing to celebrate what would have been his 100^th birthday on June 20.

Meanwhile, TOMMY was honored this past February when he and guitar trio The String Revolution won the Grammy® Award in the “Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella” category for their unique reimagining of Johnny Cash’s classic “Folsom Prison Blues.” Sharing the Grammy Award with them was The Man in Black’s son John Carter Cash, who produced the single. Watch the video for “Folsom Prison Blues” HERE.

TOMMY is also coming off a dynamic 2023. He released his acclaimed collaborations album ACCOMPLICE TWO to great acclaim and earned the “Lifetime Achievement” Award from The National GUITAR Museum.

Here are TOMMY’s North American tour dates for 2024. The full international list of dates is HERE.

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
Tuesday, May 7	Durham, NC	The Carolina Theatre of Durham
Wednesday, May 8	Richmond, VA	Carpenter Theatre
Thursday, May 9	Gettysburg, PA	The Majestic Theatre
Friday, May 10	Gettysburg, PA	The Majestic Theatre
Saturday, May 11	Newton, NJ	The Newton Theatre
Sunday, May 12	Westhampton Beach, NY	Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
Tuesday, May 14	Lebanon, NH	Lebanon Opera House
Wednesday, May 15	New London, CT	Garde Arts Center
Thursday, May 16	Lexington, MA	Cary Hall
Friday, May 17	Albany, NY	The Egg
Saturday, May 18	Port Chester, NY	The Capitol Theatre
Sunday, May 19	McKees Rocks, PA	Roxian Theatre
Tuesday, May 21	Buffalo, NY	Asbury Hall
Wednesday, May 22	St Catharines, ON	FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Thursday, May 23	Oshawa, ON	Regent Theatre
Monday, June 17	Bend, OR	Tower Theatre
Tuesday, June 18	Bend, OR	Tower Theatre
Sunday, June 23	Telluride, CO	Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Wednesday, October 9	London, ON	Centennial Hall
Thursday, October 10	Toronto, ON	Massey Hall
Friday, October 11	Kitchener, ON	Center in the Square (Kitchener)
Saturday, October 12	Ottawa, ON	Meridian Theatres
Sunday, October 13	Montreal, QC	Place Des Arts Maison Symphonique
Tuesday, October 15	Fredericton, NB	The Fredericton Playhouse
Wednesday, October 16	Moncton, NB	Capitol Theatre
Thursday, October 17	Saint John, NB	Imperial Theatre
Saturday, October 19	Halifax, NS	Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

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Photo Credit: Simone Cecchetti

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 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.

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May 1, 2024

Emo Rockers THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT To Join Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson, & Slaughter To Prevail on Summer N. American Tour

DT: MAY 1, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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EMO ROCK GROUP
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
TO JOIN
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, MARILYN MANSON
AND SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL
ON SUMMER NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
AUGUST 2 – SEPTEMBER 19

ANNOUNCE NEW DATES HEADLINED BY
MARILYN MANSON
ALONGSIDE SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL
THROUGHOUT TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

EVOCATIVE NEW SINGLE
“YOU’RE SO UGLY WHEN YOU CRY (FEAT. BERT MCCRACKEN OF THE USED)”
OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

Lauded as one of Alternative Press magazine’s “100 Bands You Need To Know,” emo rock group THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are excited to announce they’ll be bringing their theatrical live show to a wider audience as the opening act for the headlining summer/fall North American tour by multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, their Better Noise Music labelmates. The tour, also featuring Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail, kicks off on August 2, in Hershey, PA and runs through September 19 when it will conclude in Houston, TX. The band have today, May 1, announced three additional shows headlined by Marilyn Manson alongside support act Slaughter To Prevail amidst the tour. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will follow the tour with performances at two of the fall’s biggest rock festivals, Louder Than Life and Aftershock. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are currently on the road as direct support for Dead On A Sunday through May 10. See all upcoming dates listed below. General admission tickets are on sale now HERE.

“We are so thankful to Five Finger Death Punch for graciously inviting us along on this massive headlining tour,” states THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT vocalist Lee Jennings. “This is our first foray into arenas and we are grateful for the opportunity to bring our message to the masses.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s new single, the evocative “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used),” has been acclaimed as having “all the markers of the sweet bygone era that shaped so many of us with their trademark ‘My Chemical Romance-esque’ sound.” (2470 Mag). The song contrasts upbeat anthemic pop-punk melodies with lyrics about hitting rock bottom. Listen/download it now HERE.

Watch the beckoning music video for “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” to learn about the plight of the “Coffin Crew” (the band’s name for their devoted fanbase) and see a feature from McCracken as their special ally. Stream it below or view it on YouTube HERE.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 2024 TOUR DATES
5/2 Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall &
5/3 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground &
5/4 Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland &
5/5 Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java &
5/6 Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s &
5/8 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 &
5/9 Greenville, SC – Radio Room &
5/10 Nashville, TN – Cobra Lounge &
6/1 Fort Worth, TX – So What?! Texas Music Festival ^
8/2 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium %
8/3 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring #
8/5 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center %
8/7 Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Centre %
8/8 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center %
8/10 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amp %
8/13 Rogers, AR – Walmart Amp %
8/14 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena %
8/16 Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center %
8/17 Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom **
8/19 Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena %
8/21 Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center %
8/22 Denver, CO – Ball Arena+
8/24 Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre*
8/27 Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena %
8/29 Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest %
8/31 Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater %
9/1 Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino #
9/3 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre %
9/4 Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre %
9/6 Anaheim, CA – Honda Center %
9/8 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena %
9/10 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre %
9/11 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater %
9/13 Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater %
9/15 Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre %
9/16 Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum %
9/18 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater %
9/19 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion %
9/28 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2024 ^
10/12 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival ^

& with Dead On A Sunday and NITE
% with 5FDP, Marilyn Manson & Slaughter To Prevail
* with 5FDP & Slaughter To Prevail
+ with 5FDP & Marilyn Manson
# with Marilyn Manson & Slaughter To Prevail
** with Marilyn Manson only
^ festival date

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ABOUT THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT:
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—have relentlessly toured across the country built an unwavering fanbase opening for acts including Shinedown, Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, Skillet, From Ashes To New, Starset, Pvris and ISSUES. The band’s intention for their music is to represent ‘outcasts’ from all walks of life–the weird, the misunderstood, the marginalized—which they showcase through their live performances which include extravagant theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors, and more.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT released the SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL. 1) EP via Better Noise Music last October (2023). The four-track EP features four occult-driven tracks which cater to the band’s potent blend of modern rock anthems molded with emo and pop-punk theatrics. Of the four tracks, two are covers of iconic songs from artists that have inspired THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s vibrant sound: Radiohead’s “Creep” (released in partnership with The Hot Topic Foundation to support non-profit music, art, LGBTQ+ and mental health organizations for youth and teens) and Tears For Fears’ “Mad World.” Stream and/or download SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL 1) now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/sfbtavol1. Stay tuned for news on their forthcoming debut album later this year.

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May 1, 2024

Modern Rock Trio THE BLACK MOODS Plot Summer U.S. Tour Following Recent Direct Support Gig with Legendary Rock Act ZZ Top In Arizona

DT: MAY 1, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

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THE BLACK MOODS
HIT THE ROAD THIS MAY/JUNE
ON MIDWEST U.S. TOUR
INCLUDING STOPS AT
BRAT FEST, COLORADO CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
FOLLOWING RECENT DIRECT SUPPORT GIG WITH
ZZ TOP

SEE UPCOMING DATES & FIND TICKETS ON SALE HERE

MODERN ROCK TRIO
ADDED AS HEADLINERS FOR
ROGER CLYNE’S 25^th ANNUAL
CIRCUS MEXICUS FESTIVAL
JUNE 6-8 IN PUERTO PENASCO, MX

LISTEN TO THEIR STIRRING NEW SINGLE
“HEAVEN”—
THE FIRST MUSIC FROM BAND’S UPCOMING FOURTH ALBUM DUE LATER THIS YEAR—

STREAMING NOW HERE

THE BLACK MOODS will head out on tour across the Midwest this summer on a headlining run from May 10 to June 22. The tour will include festival appearances at Colorado City Music Fest (Hilldale, UT) and Brat Fest (Madison, WI). The Phoenix, AZ-based modern rock trio are also excited to announce they’ll be returning as a headlining act at Roger Clyne & The Peacemaker’s annual Circus Mexicus festival set in Puerto Penasco, MX from June 6-9 as it celebrates its 25th year anniversary. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now HERE.

Earlier this month, THE BLACK MOODS were the direct support for legendary rock band ZZ Top in Prescott, AZ at the Findlay Toyota Center. The appearance followed the release of their melodic and stirring new single “Heaven,” which they performed live during their standing ovation set. See the band pictured below with ZZ Top and famed Phoenix concert promoter Danny Zelisko who praised them as “Phoenix’s very best band these days,” on his social media pages.

Produced by duo Seth Reger (Ava Max, Bruno Mars) and Niko Mansikka-aho (Empire of The Sun, Common Kings), who co-wrote the song with THE BLACK MOODS, “Heaven” marks the first new music from their upcoming fourth studio album due later this year. Stream/download “Heaven” now at https://orcd.co/heaventbm. Watch its seductive music video directed by Jim Louvau (Jerry Cantrell, Orianthi) here.

THE BLACK MOODS with ZZ TOP and famed Phoenix concert promoter DANNY ZELISKO at Findlay Toyota Center (Prescott, AZ) on 4/24/24
(l-r): Danny Zelisko (Danny Zelisko Presents), bassist Jordan Hoffman, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), vocalist/guitarist Josh Kennedy, drummer Chico Diaz
Photo Credit: Mark Mayz

THE BLACK MOODS SUMMER 2024 TOUR DATES
5/10 Hildale, UT – Colorado City Music Festival 2024
5/11 Logan, UT – Cache Bar
5/21 Dallas, TX – Three Links
5/22 Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
5/23 St. Peters, MO – Diamond Music Hall
5/24 Joliet, IL – The Forge
5/25 Janesville, WI – The Back Bar
5/26 Madison, WI – Brat Fest
5/28 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
5/29 Sioux City, IA – The Marquee
5/30 Cedar Rapids, IA – Chrome Horse Saloom
5/31 Keokuk, IA – L-Treyns Bar
6/1 Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
6/6-9 Puerto Penasco, MX – Circus Mexicus
6/21 West Dundee, IL – Rookies Rochaus
6/22 Springfield, IL – Stadium Bar & Grill

The Black Moods
(opening for ZZ Top at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott, AZ on 4/24/24)
Photo Credit: Mark Mayz

ABOUT THE BLACK MOODS:
The Black Moods play raw, amplified rock & roll. A classic power trio for the modern world, they turn the genre’s timeless ingredient—electric guitar, anthemic hooks, and percussive punch—into a sound that’s both contemporary and climactic.

Born in the Arizona desert and reared on stages across North America, The Black Moods began building a national audience thanks to their relentless touring schedule, which found the Phoenix-based group sharing shows with Shinedown, Janes Addiction, 311, Godsmack, and Collective Soul to name a few. That audience rose to new heights with 2020’s Sunshine, an album whose combination of guitar-driven muscle and melody helped The Black Moods send four hit singles into the Top 40 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock charts.

Their journey continued with 2022’s Into The Night, recorded with Grammy-nomindated producer Johnny Karkazis (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Pop Evil)—who also produced Sunshine– which saw them achieve a fourth Top 40 Mainstream Rock Billboard hit single with “Saturday Night.” Along the way, The Black Moods appeared on festival stages including Aftershock and KUPD’s UFest, and even found time to cut a track with legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones) and collaborate with The Doors’ guitarist Robby Krieger on a rendition of The Doors’ classic track “Roadhouse Blues” with guest vocals from rock singer-songwriter Diamante recorded at Krieger’s L.A. studio. The track and a music video featuring footage from the recording session were released in November 2023.

Find more info on THE BLACK MOODS online at:
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April 30, 2024

Stoney’s Rockin’ Country serves up memorable music this May

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2024

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STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY SERVES UP MEMORABLE LIVE MUSIC THIS MAY

WHAT: Enjoy live music from some of country music’s hottest new stars at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country every Friday in May.

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:            Friday, May 3              Kelsey Hart
Friday, May 10            Mike Ryan
Friday, May 17            Drew Green
Friday, May 24            RVSHVD
Friday, May 31            Jason Cross

TICKETS: Advance tickets are on sale now at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/13160/stoneys-rockincountry. Shows are open to 18+ and doors open at 7 p.m.

ABOUT KELSEY HART

Born and raised in western Kentucky, Kelsey was never far away from the influence of the Nashville country music community. At 19, he landed his first gig as the lead singer of a local country band where he cut his teeth on the icons of the genre and began cultivating his own unique sound and passion for the craft of country songwriting. Following his move to music city, Kelsey found his first co-writing success in November 2017 with “As Long As You’re In It” recorded by Jake Owen for his Greatest Hits collection. In 2021 He landed a cut on Trace Adkins Album “Live It Lonely” as one of the newest members of the Curb | Word songwriting family, Kelsey has quickly established himself as a sought-after co-writer, vocalist, and artist on the rise.

ABOUT MIKE RYAN

Singer-songwriter Mike Ryan has achieved impressive accolades in just under 10 years, building a career independently that’s not only earned the devotion of fans, but the respect of other artists and notables in the music industry. Mike Ryan is just that caliber of talent. His gift as a songwriter has led to collaborations with such major label acts as Brad Paisley and Brandy Clark, and he has opened for some of the biggest names in the business, including Miranda Lambert, Hardy and Morgan Wallen, in addition to selling out his own headlining gigs. At times, even selling more tickets than major label acts with top ten singles. It’s a coup he’s managed to pull off thanks to hard work and undeniable talent. Ryan co-wrote Paisley’s Top 20 “Last Time For Everything,” and his songs have garnered over 265 million streams with 10 of them earning over ten million streams, 19 of them earning more than four million streams and 27 of them earning more than one million streams.

ABOUT DREW GREEN

With his genre-bending country, pop, and R&B style, Nashville singer Drew Green first garnered attention as a songwriter before catching the spotlight with his 2020 tracks “Little More Be Alright’ and “Right Where I Be.” Both cuts appeared on his debut EP, Dirt Boy, Vol. 1. His 2021 follow-up, Dirt Boy, Vol. 2, included the streaming hit “Hooch.” The soulful standalone single “Good Ol’ Man” arrived in early 2022.

Born in McMinnville, Tennessee, Green grew up on a tree farm where his family introduced him to country artists like Sammy Kershaw and Alan Jackson. During his teens he began expanding his ears as friends exposed him to a mix of hip-hop, pop, and R&B performers, including Usher, Craig David, Matchbox Twenty, and Dr. Dre. He played in bands in high school and continued to hone his songwriting skills at college. Following his graduation, Green based himself in Nashville, singing in the house band at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and working a day job at a bank, all the while pursuing a songwriting career.

He eventually gained a foothold in the industry, co-penning songs like Florida Georgia Line’s “Colorado” with Hardy and Hunter Phelps. In November 2018, he signed a publishing contract with Brett James’ Cornman Music. More opportunities followed and in June 2020, Green signed a recording contract with Villa 40/Sony Music Nashville, debuting that same month with the song “Little More Be Alright.”

A second song, “Right Where I Be,” followed a month later, with both tracks appearing on the EP Dirt Boy, Vol. 1. 2021 saw the release of the twangy single “Hooch,” ahead of the arrival of Dirt Boy, Vol. 2. Green started out strong in early 2022 with the country-pop and R&B-leaning viral hit “Good Ol’ Man.” ~ Matt Collar

In 2023, Drew has spent the year writing, recording, and releasing songs “Prayer List,” “Yep,” and “Best Ex I Ever Had” whilst playing shows across the U.S. He’s gearing up to release his next single “Lotta Bit Of You,” after the song hit virality on TikTok.

ABOUT RVSHVD

RVSHVD (pronounced RA-SHAD) is a twenty-six-year-old country singer-songwriter hailing from the small town of Willacoochee, Georgia (population 1,200). As a teenager he was into hip hop and making beats, but his world turned upside down when he heard “Sweet Thing” by Keith Urban. Soon he discovered the music of Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Brooks & Dunn; all of whom he credits with influencing his love of country music. He immediately found writing songs in the country vein to be more personal and rewarding, saying, “I can be myself in country music, talking about the real things I do and feel without trying to be a persona you need to be successful in hip-hop or other genres.”

With the help of his signature vocal tone and a bare bones home studio, RVSHVD hit the jackpot on his country version of Roddy Ricch’s “Ballin.” The song went viral on Spotify, TikTok, Apple and YouTube amassing over 25M streams and lifting his catalog of songs to over 125M streams. A preview of his recent single, “Shoebox Money,” struck a national conversation racking up 15M plays, 1M likes, and 450K+ shares on Instagram Reels alone, a testament to his unique position in the country music lexicon.

Gifted and prolific, RVSHVD’s songs cover a wide variety of topics, from his love of the gentle, inclusive urban life in “Small Town Talk,” to battling anxiety in “Deal With the Devil (ft. Danny Worsnop).” Along the way, RVSHVD has earned praise from Billboard who named him Country Rookie of the Month, applauding that he “…has carefully curated his own genre-bending sound.” CMT has dubbed him as one of their “Artist To Watch 2024.”

Live, RVSHVD has played Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest, debuted at the Grand Ole Opry and done dates with Dwight Yoakam. He’s set to play Stagecoach Festival, Golden Sky Festival, and CMA Fest again this year. RVSHVD will be releasing an EP The Intro and his debut full length album later this year.

RVSHVD is signed to The Penthouse South / Sumerian Records label, EMPIRE for publishing and CAA for touring.

ABOUT JASON CROSS

Jason Cross is a big personality with an “against the grain” mentality. In 2020, Cross made the move from Jackson, Michigan to Nashville, Tennessee and quickly developed a name for himself in Music City. Jason found his love for music at a young age. Growing up on Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains, Metallica, The Eagles, and numerous other rock bands, it’s safe to say he’s got some rock n’ roll roots. Also consuming a good bit of country in his youth would make for the perfect blend of the two. Cross would describe his sound to be somewhere in the ballpark with Jason Aldean, Randy Houser, and Luke Combs, with influence from Chris Stapleton and Whiskey Myers to Mötley Crüe and other bands from the metal genre. In March 2021, Cross released his debut single “It Ain’t Me” that became a fan favorite and has been writing and releasing new music since. Jason Cross knows how to be vulnerable with his music but also knows when it’s time for a high energy good time.

ABOUT STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY

The award-winning, world famous 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 $2 and live music from the latest and greatest in country music every Friday. 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, Twitter @StoneysLV, and Instagram @stoneysrockincountry.

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April 30, 2024

“MASON’S WALLET” Marks The Album “MIRROR”‘s Third Single And Compelling Video Written By DAVID MALLOY 18 Years After Losing His Only Son

DATE: APRIL 30, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER/MITCH SCHNEIDER

DAVID MALLOY
REFLECTS ON HIS LIFE’S JOURNEY
WITH THE NEWLY RELEASED DEBUT ALBUM ‘MIRROR’
LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE

“MASON’S WALLET” MARKS THE ALBUM’S THIRD SINGLE AND VIDEO;
MALLOY WROTE THE SONG 18 YEARS AFTER LOSING HIS ONLY SON THAT STEERED HIS LIFE ON THE PATH OF ACCEPTANCE AND HEALING THROUGH MUSIC

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE “MASON’S WALLET” HERE

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 inductee DAVID MALLOY, today (April 30,) shares “Mason’s Wallet,” the third single and video from his debut album MIRROR, released Friday, April 26 via Nashville-based indie label Creative People with distribution by CmfShft. The album is a moving journal of MALLOY’s life, his love and loss. Listen to the song HERE and watch the video HERE.

The artistic triumph of “Mason’s Wallet,” and its compelling and beautifully shot video, is how MALLOY makes the personal “universal.” It reminds all of us about how those we’ve lost can live on in our hearts and minds. The video was directed and edited by Andrew Rozario, with cinematographer, Mike Stryker for Casting Life Films, and Ian Buchanan, created visual effects for Ian B. Designs.

“Writing ‘Mason’s Wallet’ was the start of the body of work that has become this album, says MALLOY, relating the story leading up to his writing this song about the loss of his son. “My stepbrother’s friend is a very successful spirit medium in Tucson Az. We were all having dinner one-night, pre-Covid. My father, Jim Malloy, had just passed away a few months prior and she kept saying she wanted to do a free reading for me, and my father was asking her to do this. My dad had been my mentor and best pal my whole life, so I was not surprised that he would ask for this if you believe in afterlife connections. I never get readings of any kind because I don’t want someone’s words about me or my future to be planted in my head, but this one time I caved in and said ‘OK.’ He continues, ‘During this session with this medium, she said, ‘your son wants to talk to you and wants to know why you’ve stopped writing songs, and if you would start back writing that he wants to help you.’

“Flash forward three years post-Covid, my wife Kathy and I decided to move out of downtown and live by a golf course. I’ve been playing golf since the age of 10. I had heard that the artist Luke Bryan was also a member of the course, and I didn’t know much about him, so I decided to watch a three-part documentary about his life. I did not know that he had gone through the loss of his brother and shortly after that, he lost his sister. They were all very close and of course this hit Luke extremely hard. Watching him speak about this, I found closure after 18 years of inwardly grieving over the loss of my own son, Mason. ‘I put Mason’s wallet in my right front pocket 18 years ago.’ These words are the opening line of the song ‘Mason’s Wallet.’ I’ve listed Mason as my co-writer on the song and he’s been with me in spirit throughout this project. I felt I was driven/pushed to write and create this music. God bless you Mason David Malloy.”

MIRROR is producer and hit songwriter DAVID MALLOY’s debut endeavor as a recording artist. “Something in my spirit was driving me to write these songs and record them.” Malloy continues, “So why now? Answer is, I wasn’t ready. Sounds ridiculous looking at my track record through the years, but that’s how I’ve felt, like I was a late bloomer. God isn’t done with me, there’s still more for me to do. I’ve survived kidney cancer, the downtown Nashville Christmas bombing and the worst…. the soul-crushing loss of my only son, Mason. Now here I am with 14 new self-penned songs and an album, except for the lyrics of the second verse of an older song called “Vital Signs” that Kris Burgenes co-wrote. The album’s first single and official music video “I Play Gimme Shelter” was released January 11. Listen to the song HERE, watch the YouTube video HERE and read the press release HERE. The second single “A Brand New Day” was released March 13. Listen to the song HERE and watch the YouTube video HERE. Read the press release HERE.

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Photo Credit: Nathan Chapman

Throughout his career, DAVID MALLOY has been lauded for his technique of “becoming” the artist he was writing for or producing, similar to an actor getting into character. Many agree that this was a key to his success. He is credited with creating the crossover-influenced sound of country music that defined the genre in the 80’s and 90’s. He’s produced artists Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Mindy McCready, Reba McEntire, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, J.D. Souther and more. As a songwriter, David Malloy was inducted into the 2022 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Shania Twain, Steve Wariner, Hillary Lindsey and Gary Nicholson and has co-penned numerous songs with Even Stevens and recording artist Eddie Rabbitt throughout Eddie’s career (whom MALLOY produced.) He has had his songs recorded by artists in multi-genres of music such as Badfinger, Bettye LaVette, Billy Burnette, Dr. Hook, Fleetwood Mac, Gregg Allman Band, Julianne Hough, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tim McGraw, Roy Orbison and many more.

For more information on DAVID MALLOY, visit:
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April 29, 2024

MISS RITA’S LUCHA VAVOOM Pulling Out Every Stop For “Cinco Unchained” This Saturday, May 4 In Los Angeles At Don Quixote

DATE: APRIL 29, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

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MISS RITA’S LUCHA VAVOOM
PULLING OUT EVERY STOP
FOR “CINCO UNCHAINED”
WITH ELECTRIFYING ARRAY OF
MEXICAN MASKED WRESTLERS
AND RED-HOT PERFORMERS

THE EXTRAVANGANZA IS SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 4
IN LOS ANGELES AT DON QUIXOTE

GET A PREVIEW HERE

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If you know Rita D’Albert—the visionary creator, promoter, and performer—then you’re aware that she creates events and experiences like no one else. And Miss Rita is pulling out every stop to ensure that the upcoming Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM “Cinco Unchained” show goes off the rails in the best possible way. Watch a preview HERE.

It’s set to explode the night before Cinco De Mayo on Saturday, May 4 in Los Angeles at Don Quixote, located at 2811 E Olympic Blvd. Miss Rita promises to set everyone free with an unforgettable evening of Mexican masked wrestling and red-hot performances. She says to expect nothing less than “Anarchy in the 213”! The doors are at 8:00pm and the show is at 9:00pm (around two hours of pure madness), to be followed by a late-night dance party with DJ Your Muther.

Tickets for this not-to-be-missed event are on sale now, here. Ticket price/tiers include General Admission (Floor at $55) and General Admission (Mezzanine at $85).

“I wanted this first show to be a tribute to the East LA roots of Cinco de Mayo as a day of celebration,” says Miss Rita. “This is going back to our roots and acknowledging L.A. as the place where so much culture originates!” The evening will include mariachis, low riders, folklorico, minis, tamales, musica, mezcal, and tequila.

Miss Rita has much more to say, so listen up:

“The world is on fire and here we come with some MATCHES. LUCHA matches and Red HOT dancers and everything else we can throw into the fire.”
“I’m a notorious L.A. proponent. I love the culture and Los Angeles in particular is full of hidden treasures—well here’s a new one: DON QUIXOTE. If you’ve seen Lucha VaVOOM at the Mayan, it was wonderful., and we did it a lot. We pushed the boundaries of the venue and the audience. THIS YEAR, we are celebrating Cinco at a slightly more intimate venue with all kinds of places for performers to come out into the crowd & jump off balconies and just go wild. We want to play WITH you, not AT you!”
“Getting there is EASY, there is ample parking, FOOD, cocktails for the non-drivers in the crowd and we get to turn Don Quixote into a big fun dance party with all of us having fun together. Different venue, but the same crazy LVV madness you know and love!!”
“This Cinco we’re SHAKING IT UP and bringing the celebration back to where it all started… CINCO UNCHAINED with:
METALIK vs BESTIA666
JAZMIN ALLURE: AEW, ROH, WOW & DULCE TORMENTA: AEW, ROH former THE CRASH women’s world champ(!) vs LAS COCHINAS: WOW Superstars (all-girl match for the ages)
Comedian BRANDON JOHNSON (Mr. Goldenfold from “Rick and Morty”)
PANIC CLOWN vs OJO DEL MAL vs DR MALDAD
JESSE CAMP will be on the mic talking to people throughout the night
PETER AVALON & ZOKRE vs CHE CABRERA TITO ESCONDIDO
LATINA DANCE-SUPERSTARS: MILA MOLINARI – CAROLINA CERISOLA – MISS MARQUEZ – NATASHA ESTRADA – VERONICA YUNE
Special Guest: CANDY FILLED SUPER MINI -PIÑATITA!!
DANCE PARTY / PIÑATA DROP – WE’RE GOING LATE AND IT’S GOING TO BE A PARTY!
LOWRIDERS COURTESY OF CABRONES CAR CLUB
What’s the damage? Booths upstairs w/ top notch views & a dedicated bar $75.50 (no added fees!) with standing room floor access. Standing room floor only $44.62 (no added fees!) WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU PAY!
Is there parking? Yes! There’s a paid lot next to the venue.
Is there food? Yes! Don Quixote has a full kitchen for delicious Mexican food.”

Born in Los Angeles, Lucha VaVOOM thrashed, thrived and thrilled audiences in 2002. Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM was born on June 3, 2023 on the streets of Paris, playing for over 35,000 screaming fans of all ages. With Luchadores from Mexico and performers from Los Angeles, Miss Rita took Paris by storm. Her vision for the rebirth of Lucha VaVOOM is even more bonkers, crazy and unpredictable. Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM—an explosion of highly entertaining expertise and absurdity—is coming to your town to shake the foundations with thundering Luchadores, electrifying performers, and the energy that only an anything-can-happen happening can bring. “We are unapologetic in our mission to bring FUN back to civilization,” exclaims Miss Rita, “and we’ll stop at nothing till we’ve conquered the known universe!”

Connect with Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM:

Instagram: missritasluchavavoom
https://www.instagram.com/missritasluchavavoom/

X/Twitter: @MissRitasLVV
https://twitter.com/MissRitasLVV

Facebook: Miss Rita’s Lucha Vavoom
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557074482609

For press inquiries about Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVoom, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
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April 25, 2024

JEFF LARSON Evokes The Eternal Summer In New Single/Video From Album Out This Friday, 4/26

DATE: APRIL 25, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

JEFF LARSON
PAINTS A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE OF ETERNAL SUMMER WITH
“THIS SUMMER” TRACK AND VIDEO
WATCH THE COLORFUL LYRIC VIDEO HERE

“THIS SUMMER” IS THE SECOND RELEASE
FROM HIS MELODICALLY SPARKLING AND CALIFORNIA-THEMED ALBUM
‘ADOBE HOME’
OUT THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 26 VIA NASHVILLE-BASED LABEL MELODY PLACE

THE VETERAN SINGER-SONGWRITER
CO-PRODUCED THE ALBUM WITH
GERRY BECKLEY OF AMERICA

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You were born here, it was a lean year, 1982
She was golden, unfolding, right in front of you
It’s been a long time, no sunshine when you’re on your own
A little blue-jay, in the mid-day calling you back home
–JEFF LARSON, “This Summer”

Veteran California singer-songwriter-guitarist JEFF LARSON paints a beautiful picture of eternal summer with “This Summer,” the second track and video from his melodically sparkling, CA-themed album ADOBE HOME out this Friday, April 26 on Nashville-based label Melody Place. Watch the serene and colorful video HERE and pre-order the album HERE.

The LARSON-written “This Summer” is a gorgeously produced upbeat summer song, with an irresistible melody and harmonies that honor the history of Southern California bands like the Beach Boys and America. In fact, Brian Eichelberger from the Beach Boys band, and America’s Gerry Beckley, join LARSON for the song’s shimmering harmonies. Plus, LARSON co-produced ADOBE HOME with Beckley who plays bass and organ on “This Summer.” And Brian Young—from another sunny-sounding band, Fountains of Wayne—is on drums.

“This Summer” was premiered by Rock And Roll Globe, which noted that “…this fantastic song no doubt alludes to the ebullience of a California that only comes from being a native of the land.” Read a Q&A below with LARSON about the song.

The 13-track ADOBE HOME is JEFF LARSON’s first solo full-length album in a decade. He solely wrote eight of the songs on ADOBE HOME, plus two with legendary songwriter Jack Tempchin (of the Eagles’ “Peaceful Easy Feeling” fame); one with Beckley, and one with Robert Lamm of Chicago (see the track listing below). It’s an album with subject matter that touches on people, places, and things with styles ranging from Americana, folk-rock, power pop, and some jazz elements. See the track listing below and read the album launch press release HERE. The album comes on the heels of IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, his acclaimed 2023 six-song tribute EP to the late iconic singer and songwriter Tim Hardin.

The album’s first single and video was “Something of A Dream,” premiered by Wildfire Music, which noted: “Coming from an album that takes inspiration from California, it’s not surprising that the lyric video for ‘Something of a Dream’ does fit very well with the colors and moods of Adobe Home. While lyric videos vary widely, the animated quality of this one does add considerably to the poetic feeling and imagery of the track, taking us into golden hour colors, terra cotta interiors, and out onto the desert highway, too. It’s a definite bonus to the experience of the song to see this flowing and inviting video alongside it.”

Here are the production credits for “This Summer”:

(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
Jeff Larson: Lead Vocal, Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar
Gerry Beckley: Vocal, Bass, Organ
Brian Eichelberger: Backing Vocals
Jim Hoke: Celeste, Kalimba
Steve Fekete: Electric Slide Guitar
Brian Young: Drums and Percussion

Here’s a Q&A with LARSON about “This Summer.”

“This Summer” is a perfect summer song, with an irresistible melody and harmonies that honor the history of Southern California bands like the Beach Boys and America. Can you tell us about how the song was born?

I wrote and recorded the song as a personal soundtrack to the Summer of 2022. From what I recall, I was walking on the coast and talking into my phone with lyric and melody ideas from overhearing people visiting, reunions, and embracing surf, sun, and all the usual clichés. I also pulled from my own childhood with memories of riding bikes and just playing until the sun went down.

In fact, Brian Eichelberger from the Beach Boys band, and Beckley, join you for the song’s harmonies. Plus, you co-produced the album with Beckley. And Brian Young—from another sunny-sounding band, Fountains of Wayne—is on drums. It’s really the perfect DNA for a “summer” song. How did this all come together?

Yes, in the past when I wrote a song like this I would turn to my friend Jeffrey Foskett (Beach Boys, Brian Wilson), but that was not an option due to his health. I sang all the harmonies initially but it needed another voice besides mine in the mix. I reached out to Gerry (Beckley)and he also suggested Brian Eichelberger. That was a good call and it worked out perfectly for this song. Brian Young on drums was also essential in adding the energy it needed and taking it away from my initial throwback approach.

There is an undeniable wide-open optimism in the lyrics, and the song comes on like the perfect tonic for a troubled world. Can you describe your mindset when you were writing it?

I usually have some degree of melancholy in my lyrics (and voice), but for this song, it really was an exercise in trying to stay on message and relay a sense of fun and positivity. It’s a little rare in that other songs I have written in this vein usually have troubled verses and then resolve is found in the chorus. I initially didn’t take the song that seriously, but Gerry and some others liked it – so I followed through and it came alive. If it comes across as a good “feel” song, that’s great – mission accomplished.

What are your own thoughts about California—what has it always represented to you? Do you feel that is still the case?

Well, I am a native of the San Francisco Bay Area. This record (Adobe Home) is really just trying to focus on where I landed in the San Diego area and just making an audio statement around that. I would hate to say I am defined by a state or state of mind; I’m not, but I do love “the place” that is California. It is far more varied than most people see. There are plenty of issues, but that is true almost everywhere. I do know what it is to commute i traffic. I know the pace of technology intimately, having lived within it. I have raised a family here. All said, I am content with this place and still see it as inspiring.

The track listing and songwriting credits for ADOBE HOME are as follows:

1. Adobe Home
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
2. Something of a Dream
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
3. Pretty Soon
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
4. Hold Inside
(Words & Music: Gerry Beckley)
5. This Summer
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
6. The Name of the Song
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson & Jack Tempchin)
7. She Comes Around
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson & Gerry Beckley)
8. Better Part of the Morning
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
9. You Can Fly
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson & Jack Tempchin)
10. Even Though
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
11. Week of Rain
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)
12. A Matter of Time
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson & Robert Lamm)
13. Santa Ana Sunset
(Words & Music: Jeff Larson)

ABOUT JEFF LARSON:

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

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