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April 15, 2024

NOTHING MORE Unveil Futuristic Music Video for “House On Sand (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)

DT: MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

TOP 10 CHARTING ROCK OUTFIT
NOTHING MORE
REVEAL FUTURISTIC MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK
“HOUSE ON SAND (FEAT. ERIC V OF I PREVAIL)”
WATCH HERE

BAND TO KICK OFF N. AMERICAN 2024 CO-HEADLININGTOUR
WITH WAGE WAR
TOMORROW NIGHT, TUESDAY, APRIL 16 IN CHARLOTTE, NC
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
VEIL OF MAYA AND SLEEP THEORY

‘CARNAL’
DUE JUNE 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE HERE

Top 10 charting, 3X Grammy Award-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE have today unveiled a music video for their new compelling and defiant track “HOUSE ON SAND” featuring I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe. The video features a cinematic AI landscape intro, created by artist Taylor Gahm (www.taylorgahm.com), followed by action-packed performance footage of NOTHING MORE and Eric V. Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“Sometimes you lose sight of your purpose in life and wander off of the path you were on,” says frontman JONNY HAWKINS on “HOUSE ON SAND”. “Years later you find yourself in a life that does not match the vision you once had for yourself. Trapped, you are left with a choice…betray your inner voice, or trust it; continue on and play it safe, or turn back and start again… I’m starting again.”

“HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” will be featured on NOTHING MORE’s newly announced fifth album CARNAL due June 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSC. The album also includes their current Top 10 Active Rock radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which is currently in at #9 and rising. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience. Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal.

Tomorrow, April 16, NOTHING MORE will kick off their co-headlining North American with Wage War and special guests Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory. The tour will begin in Charlotte, NC and stretch throughout May 18 ending in Bloomington, IL. The band will then head out as direct support for rock icons Godsmack (6/23-6/26) as they make their way to several of the biggest fall rock festivals including Louder Than Life, Aftershock and MMR*B*Q. For full dates, tickets and VIP upgrades, please visit https://nothingmore.net.

A statue of a person with gold paint Description automatically generated NOTHING MORE – CARNAL Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

NOTHING MORE 2024 TOUR DATES:
4/16 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore *
4/17 Birmingham, AL – Avalon Brewing Company *
4/18 New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore *
4/20 Austin, TX – Stubb’s ^
4/22 Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park (outdoor) *
4/24 Riverside, CA – RMA *
4/25 San Diego, CA – Observatory Northpark %
4/26 Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl *
4/28 Albuquerque, NM – REVEL *
4/30 Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre *
5/1 Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom *
5/3 Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center *
5/4 East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt *
5/5 Omaha, NE – The Astro *
5/7 Madison, WI – The Sylvee *
5/8 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live *
5/10 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center *
5/11 Columbus, OH – Kemba Live ^%
5/12 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE %
5/14 Norfolk, VA – The NorVA *
5/15 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *
5/17 Indianapolis, IN – The Egyptian Room *
5/18 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre ^%
7/23 Johnston, PA – 1^st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #
7/25 Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion #
7/26 Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater #
9/21 Camden, NJ – MMR*B*Q 2024 &
9/27 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life &
10/13 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival &
*co-headlining with Wage War, Veil of Maya & Sleep Theory
^ no Sleep Theory
% no Wage War
# with Godsmack and Flat Black
& festival date

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(Credit: Travis Shinn)
Pictured, from L-R: Mark Vollelunga, Jonny Hawkins, Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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April 12, 2024

ROSS VALORY Unveils Visually Thrilling Video For “Windmill” From ‘All Of The Above’ Album Out Today

DATE:

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

ROSS VALORY
UNVEILS VISUALLY THRILLING VIDEO FOR
“WINDMILL
FROM ‘ALL OF THE ABOVE’
OUT THIS FRIDAY APRIL 12

“WINDMILL”
MARKS THE THIRD RELEASE
FROM THE ORIGINAL JOURNEY BASSIST
AND SONGWRITER’S DEBUT SOLO ALBUM

WATCH HERE

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Credit: Prairie Prince

To coincide with the release of his ALL OF THE ABOVE album out this Friday (April 12) on OID Music, ROSS VALORY has unveiled a new video for “Windmill.” Directed by Michael Cotten, the visually thrilling video leans into the song’s Brazilian flair with live action to animation video with tropical seascapes, samba dancers, and picturesque city scenes, alongside ROSS and the other musicians playing the song. Watch the video HERE.

“’Windmill’ is another Latin-inspired tune [from the album] that dances across Brazil!” ROSS says. “It was written on guitar and as a result this is the first time I’ve recorded guitar.”

He continues, “This is the third music video release, on which I am so very happy to be collaborating with Michael Cotten. His work is unique and sophisticated, and I’m honored to have my music paired with his visual magic. Michael and I are continuing to develop video concepts for the entire album.”

“Creating the videos for Ross Valory’s new music ‘All Of The Above’ has been both challenging and thrilling!” Michael Cotten adds. “To have such great musical inspiration is a dream project for my video art. Regarding ‘Windmill,’ Ross has created a musical playground that brings to mind a fantasy ‘Sambascape’ that celebrates the spirit of Brazil in an engaging visual party.”

For the track, VALORY brought in Celso Alberti, the brilliant Brazilian drummer from the Steve Winwood band, who lit up the piece, laying down a track where Karl Perazzo [from Santana] added his percussion. Core team member and acclaimed keyboardist Eric Levy added piano and synths. The original guitar part that VALORY played on his Godin nylon-string electric remained, as did some other electric guitar parts he played. VALORY dropped a new bass part on the track and saxophonist Marc Russo finished the piece.

“Windmill” marks the third video and track from the debut album from one of rock’s best bass guitarists and an original member of the multi-platinum band Journey until his 2020 departure. It follows the album’s two previous Cotten created for “Wild Kingdom (with its Latin-fired intensity) and “Tomland” (the album’s hypnotic first single).

The track’s credits are as follows:

WINDMILL
(Ross Valory)
Ross Valory – Bass Guitar, Guitars
Eric Levy – Piano, Synths
Karl Perazzo – Percussion
Celso Alberti – Drums
Marc Russo – Alto Saxophone

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Credit: Prairie Prince

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Photo credit: Jérôme Brunet

ROSS VALORY always had pieces of music tucked away that he had written, although songwriting contributions to Journey slipped away after the first three “experimental” albums. As a member of Journey, VALORY concentrated on shaping the rhythm section and contributing his baritone vocals to the background blend.

During the band’s second coming following the 1995 reunion album Trial By Fire, VALORY began sorting through his files and polishing up some of his old notes. In between tour dates, he pulled together a tight-knit group of collaborators and slowly began to finish what he started. After a lifetime in music, VALORY scrupulously etched ALL OF THE ABOVE. The album was produced by VALORY and co-produced by Jacob Stowe and Eric Levy.

VALORY developed a repertory company of musicians over the years that came together at his studio. He cultivated individual numbers like sprawling projects, experimenting with different arrangements played by an assortment of musicians. Sometimes spending years jamming on these ideas, the pieces took shape slowly. Different ideas were tried and discarded, remodeled and refurbished. The basic concept was to find the heart of the material and expand upon it until VALORY could refine and shape the music’s path to his supreme satisfaction. He cast specific musicians to specific parts. The studio became his laboratory and the compositions his experiments.

From the Latin-fired intensity of “Wild Kingdom” to the ethereal dirge of “No One Wins a War,” the raucous party on “Low Rider” or the brilliant reprise of Santana’s “Incident of Neshabur,” the album presents an evolved artist fully in command of his vision, a lifetime of experience behind the project, augmenting his core associates with guest musicians such as Gregg Errico of Sly & the Family Stone, drummer Steve Smith, and saxophonist Marc Russo. The nine tracks on the album represent the full maturity of VALORY’s musical gifts, cutting a broad swath through the instrumental territory the music travels. He plays keyboards, guitar, and, of course, many basses in a display of cultivated virtuosity across a palette far broader than could be found in his work with Journey. He is stepping out from behind his bass and, for the first time in his more than half-century as a professional musician, representing his vision and his compositions.

VALORY left Journey in 2020 and the band members worked out their issues in a peaceful mediated settlement. VALORY, who spent most of his life as a member of Journey, has no regrets. He counts his blessings at having spent an amazing career with a remarkable group of musicians who succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.

The ALL OF THE ABOVE track listing is as follows:

Wild Kingdom
Nightflower
Tomland
Touched, Part II
Windmill
Incident at Neshabur
Low Rider
No One Wins a War

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April 12, 2024

NOTHING MORE Announce Fifth Album ‘CARNAL’ Due June 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC; Release New Track “HOUSE OF SAND (feat. ERIC V of I PREVAIL)”

DT: FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
‘CARNAL’
DUE JUNE 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE NOW HERE

RELEASE NEW TRACK
“HOUSE ON SAND (FEAT. ERIC V OF I PREVAIL)”
LISTEN HERE

NOTHING MORE
(Credit: Travis Shinn)
Pictured, from L-R: Mark Vollelunga, Jonny Hawkins, Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson

3X Grammy Award-nominated NOTHING MORE return with their fifth album, CARNAL, on June 28 via BETER NOISE MUSC. The album features 15 songs with the San Antonio, TX-born quartet’s most focused, adventurous, and intense music to date, including their current radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which is currently in the Top 10 at #9 on the Active Rock radio charts and rising. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience. Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal.

“‘CARNAL’ feels like a perfect encapsulation of what NOTHING MORE has always been,” says guitarist MARK VOLLELUNGA. “From progressive introspection to steady-state rock ‘n roll, we felt like we’ve achieved the exact balance wanted for this next installment.”

“It’s a beautiful blend of memorable guitar riffs, illustrious chord progressions and heart wrenching lyrical performances all to the beat of a drum that palpitates with syncopated obsession,” states bassist DANIEL OLIVER. “There’s truly something for everyone on this record.”

NOTHING MORE have today released a new compelling and defiant track “HOUSE ON SAND” featuring I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe. Stream/download “HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” across all digital platforms HERE.

In regard to working with VANLERBERGHE, HAWKINS states: “I’m so honored and excited to have Eric screaming his heart out with me on this song!”

“Almost a year ago, the boys in NOTHING MORE sent me this demo and asked if I’d consider hopping on it,” shares VANLERBERGHE. “I checked it out and for the next few weeks, I had the chorus engrained in my brain. The song really resonated with me. I think this track, as well as the rest of their record, is NOTHING MORE’S best work and I’m honored to be a part of it.”

NOTHING MORE – CARNAL Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

Since their emergence in 2003, NOTHING MORE have continuously topped the active rock radio charts including nine #1 singles and over a half dozen Top 10 singles including “TIRED OF WINNING” from their 2022 album SPIRITS. To date, the band—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—have amassed a total of 788 million streams and 150 million video views.

NOTHING MORE have won over audiences across the globe with their commanding performances of which Loudwire proclaimed: “it’s their famously vivacious live shows that truly enthrall, especially when they pull out some of bassist Daniel Oliver’s self-made gadgets. For instance, there’s the ‘Scorpion Tale,’ an extremely heavy beast made of metal scraps whose Ableton software permits singer Jonny Hawkins to alter multiple timbres (such as guitar, bass and vocals) while riding it. Then, you have the ‘Drumtron/Bassinator,’ a rotating bass stand connected to drums that allows for three-man bass solos.”

NOTHING MORE will head out on a co-headlining tour across North America this spring with Wage War and special guests Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory (4/16 – 5/18) followed by a set of direct support shows with rock icons Godsmack (6/23-6/26). They’ll also appear this fall at festivals including Louder Than Life, Aftershock and MMR*B*Q. For full dates, tickets and VIP upgrades, please visit https://nothingmore.net.

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April 11, 2024

Rise and shine at El Dorado Cantina with new weekend brunch items

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2024

EL DORADO CANTINA INTRODUCES NEW WEEKEND BRUNCH MENU

WHAT: El Dorado Cantina has reimagined their weekend Brunch menu and crafted a mix of sweet and savory delectable dishes. Pair any of these dishes with bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys, one of their specialty cocktails, or a refreshing margarita while listening to live music. New items include:

Bacon Egg & Cheese Torta – Smoked bacon, fried eggs, Cheddar, jalapeño cream cheese, chipotle ranch, and fresh avocado, served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
Bolillo Churro French Toast – Crème Brulée custard, cinnamon and sugar, Chantilly cream, caramel pearls, and Dulce De Leche syrup.
Brunch Charcuterie Board – Smoked bacon, chorizo sausage, citrus marinated watermelon, homemade cinnamon sugar donuts, and poblano deviled eggs.
Chili Spiced Salmon Ceasar Salad – Wild Caught Salmon, chopped Romaine, crispy chicharron, cotija, pickled white onions, chipotle Caesar dressing, and cotija cheese.
El Dorado Brunch Enchiladas – Papas, chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, salsa verde y crema, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and cilantro, served with crispy breakfast potatoes.
Hangover Cure Burger – Angus smash burger, smoked bacon, and Cheddar cheese on a Telera roll, topped with guacamole, crispy onions, a fried egg, and jalapeño ranch. Served with papas fritas.
Hot Chocolate French Toast – Hot chocolate custard, toasted marshmallows, chocolate pearls, whipped cream, house chocolate sauce, and powdered sugar.
Quesobirria Omelet – Fresh organic eggs, braised house birria, Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, fresh pico de gallo, pickled red onions, cilantro, poblano crema, and consommé, served with crispy Brunch potatoes.
Tajin Watermelon Salad – Fresh watermelon, Spring mix, toasted almonds, local honey and lime dressing, roasted Fresno chilis, cucumbers, radish, queso fresco, and pickled red onions.
Trio Toast Board – A selection of three toasts, topped with whipped cream cheese and summer berries, smashed avocado with egg, and smoked Tequila salmon.

WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: El Dorado Cantina
430 S. Rampart Blvd. inside Tivoli Village, 702-333-1112
3025 Sammy Davis, Jr. Drive, 702-722-2289

Reservations are highly recommended.

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 both locations from 3 – 6 p.m. A reverse Happy Hour from Midnight to 3 a.m. is offered seven days a week at the Tivoli Village and Sunday through Thursday at the Sammy Davis Jr. location.

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.

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April 11, 2024

Belmont University Honors Two Students With Inaugural BILL PURSELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

DATE: APRIL 11, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER, SRO

BELMONT UNIVERSITY HONORS TWO STUDENTS
WITH INAUGURAL BILL PURSELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
SCHOLARSHIP FUND WILL HONOR THE LEGACY AND DEDICATION OF BELMONT UNIVERSITY’S 37-YEAR
MUSIC PROFESSOR AND MENTOR BILL PURSELL

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NASHVILLE, TN – This past Monday (April 8) the inaugural Bill Pursell Memorial Scholarship at Belmont University was awarded to students Matthew Oliver and Sam Wood, honoring the two students’ outstanding musical works and accomplishments. The ceremony was held at the Massey Performing Arts Center during Belmont University’s Scholarship and Award Day.

“This scholarship is a tribute to the legacy Bill (Pursell) left at Belmont, the countless composition and commercial music students he taught and mentored over the years who have gone on to do great things,” says Terry Klefstad, Professor of Music. “Student scholarships are the best way to honor his dedication to music and teaching. Bill was devoted to his students and gave of himself freely as a teacher. This scholarship is a way to continue that legacy.”

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L to R: Stephen Eaves, Dean, College of Music and Performing Arts – Belmont Univ.; Mark Volker, Professor of Music – Belmont Univ.; Matthew Oliver, Student and Scholarship Fund Recipient; Sam Wood, Student and Scholarship Fund Recipient, Laura Pursell, Professor Bill Pursell’s daughter and Netcom Music Recording Artist; Terry Klefstad, Professor of Music, Belmont Univ. and David Johnston, Scholarship Friend.

A musical tribute for the late composer, arranger, pianist, and Belmont University’s 37-year Professor of Music, Dr. William Pursell (Bill), was held last summer (June 15) to a packed house at Nashville venue 3^rd & Lindsley. Netcom Music recording artist and daughter of Bill Pursell, Laura Pursell, the Nashville All-Stars and the Nashville Recording Orchestra conducted by Steve Mauldin performed many of Bill Pursell’s iconic arrangements and songs that he performed on recordings during his 50-year musical career with iconic artists such as Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelberg, Chet Atkins and more along with some of his last original works. Country Music Hall of Fame musician, Charlie McCoy opened the evening accompanied by an A-list of musicians onstage comprised of guitarists Tom Hemby and Pat Bergeson, bassist Jim Ferguson, drummer Bob Mater and pianist Jason Coleman.

Read more HERE. An album of the songs was in the process of being recorded by Bill and Laura but unfortunately Bill passed from Covid -19 in September of 2020.

Album cover art: “Lost In Time – A Tribute To Bill Pursell”

Listen to Bill Pursell’s Final Recordings and Compositions HERE

“It was my dad’s dream to finish this very personal album. He wasn’t able to do it in his lifetime, and I’m so grateful to Netcom Music for allowing me to complete it,” says Laura Pursell. “We are very proud and excited at Netcom Music to release our newest album, Lost in Time. This collection of songs contains the last work of my brother, Bill Pursell, and the brilliance of his arrangements of this music truly embody his spirit and musical genius. We know you will love it!” stated Raymond Clawson, owner of Netcom Music.

MORE ABOUT BILL PURSELL

Bill Pursell had worked as a session pianist, composer and/or arranger through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond for the following artists: Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Boots Randolph, Chet Atkins, Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Johnny Paycheck, Joan Baez, Scotty Moore, J.J. Cale, Dan Fogelberg, Bob Dylan, Burl Ives, Eddy Arnold, James Galway, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Ray Price, Bobby Vinton, Charlie Pride, Buddy Emmons, Lefty Frizzell, Brenda Lee, Charlie McCoy and more.

AWARDS & CO-WRITES

“Our Winter Love” (instrumental written by Johnny Cowell),spent 14 weeks on the Billboard 100 chart in 1963, peaking at No. 9 on March 30, while reaching No.4 on Billboard’s Middle Roads chart, No. 20 on Billboard’s Hot R & B Singles chart, No. 12 in Australia, and No. 25 on Canada’s CHUM Hit Parade. Bill Pursell’s version was ranked No. 54 on Billboard’s end of year ranking “Top Records of 1963.”
2 x nominated for a Grammy, the first for inspirational performance (non-classical) on the album Listen for Ken Medema in 1974. His second Grammy nomination was for his 1978 arrangement of “We Three Kings” for National Geographic.
Named “Composer of the Year” by the Tennessee Music Teachers Association (1985).
Received a Doctorate from the Eastman School of Music at the age of 70, with distinction.
Named “Professor Emeritus” upon his retirement from Belmont University, where he taught musical composition, orchestration, and history of commercial music for 37 years.

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April 10, 2024

Stoney’s North Forty announces live music in April

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2024

STONEY’S NORTH FORTY ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SHOWS IN APRIL

WHAT: Enjoy live music from some of country music’s finest at Stoney’s North Forty inside Santa Fe Station.

Hop on the mechanical bull or take a spin line dancing! Stoney’s has you covered with free line dance lessons Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Visit https://stoneysnorthforty.com/dance-lesson/ for details.

WHERE: Stoney’s North Forty inside Santa Fe Station

4949 N. Rancho Drive

WHEN: Thursday, April 25 Jake Jacobsen
Saturday, April 27 Tigirlily Gold – 95.5 The Bull Sessions

TICKETS: Tickets for live entertainment start at just $10 and are available at https://stoneysnorthforty.com/

ABOUT JAKE JACOBSEN

Country crooner Jake Jacobson is cut from a different cloth.

A world-class athlete from the age of five, Jacobson performed at levels most people never dream of — all before he turned 17. And during the most stressful times of his young career, Jacobson turned to country music. Now, the neo-traditional “throwback kid” is spinning his own country gold.

With roots in Reno, Nevada, and an upbringing in a Northern California ranching town of 2,000 people, Jacobson finds himself drawn to the stories and lifestyles of the unique characters intersecting his life. And those are precisely the people and places that jump from the speakers on his latest work, the four-song EP Reno.

On Reno, Jacobson celebrates what made him — from the blistering weather of Nevada’s high desert to the neo-traditional country sounds he first heard from his dad’s own honky tonk band in the late 90s and early 2000s. You don’t need to listen hard to hear the influence Jacobson pulled from getting up on stage as a young kid and singing along to Brooks & Dunn’s “Neon Moon” with his dad.

But Jacobson is far from a tribute act. Much like his heroes before him (artists like Keith Whitley, Randy Travis, and Cody Johnson), Jacobson finds inspiration in the people and places that make his perspective unique.

“Reno is a city where there’s no last call,” Jacobson says. The combination of alcohol, gambling, and nearby outdoor destinations like Lake Tahoe make it a unique cross-section of all kinds of kinds. In his song “First Call,” Jacobson turns that trope on its head as a clever ode to leaning on the reliable ones in your life instead of the vices that can dig you deeper into the ground.

Reno the EP is much like Reno the city, in a lot of ways. For one, the four-song EP takes turns that feel uniquely distinct but each vital to what makes the work whole — much like the changing weather in the mountain town. “We truly have all four seasons of weather,” Jacobson says. “You just never know when one season stops and the other begins because they rotate year-round.”

And while Jacobson’s rising path to success is one tinged with a tip of the hat to the modern age — his first big break came when Randall King caught wind of a cover he posted on Twitter and invited him to come out to Nashville, eventually leading to his debut EP with Trent Willmon and a slew of dates opening for artists like King, Clay walker, and Kip Moore — there’s no doubt his continued success will be a testament to the timeless values of hard work and good storytelling.

ABOUT TIGIRLILY GOLD

Sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk, and officially formed their band in high school. Growing up, they crisscrossed the mid-west, growing a fierce fan base and selling out amphitheaters across their home-state of North Dakota. After moving to Nashville, they landed a weekly residence at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway. Playing four-hour sets, three to four nights a week, the sisters developed a performance style that’s not only captivating and fun but shows just how much entertaining is in their blood.

After releasing their original song “Somebody Does,” in 2021, the track topped the iTunes chart and Tigirlily Gold was signed to Monument Records. They released their self-titled debut EP in July 2021, working with multi-Grammy Award Winner Shane McAnally, and hit the road with artists Walker Hayes and Ashley McBryde.

Now, the powerhouse duo has embarked on a new musical chapter with their latest EP, Blonde – a deeply personal record that includes poignant tales of love and loss alongside powerful anthems and songs of female empowerment. The first release off the EP, “Shoot Tequila,” came out in January and has already found viral success with over 50 million views on the song across social media. Ready to bring girl group energy back to country music, Tigirlily Gold is poised for a breakout year.

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 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 Saturday, Stoney’s North Forty offers special promotions including Ladies Night on Wednesdays where ladies can enjoy $2 wine, well cocktails, and draft beer, a daily Happy Hour from 4 – 7 p.m., and live music from the hottest up-and-coming Nashville recording artists. Doors open at 4 p.m. and line-dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information visit stoneysnorthforty.com. For all the latest news and a live entertainment schedule, 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 at @santafestationlv.

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STONEY’S MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot, SRO PR

hillary@sropr.com

310.367.9056

STATION CASINOS MEDIA CONTACT:

Alex Acuna

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702.495.4248

April 10, 2024

CMT To Premiere Documentary – A Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins – A Three-Month Exclusive Beginning April 19 at 9:00 PM CT

DATE: APRIL 10, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER/MITCH SCHNEIDER – SRO PR

CMT TO PREMIERE THE 1-HOUR DOCUMENTARY
‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’ – A MAKING OF A MUSICIANS’
TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS
AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON CMT FOR 3 MONTHS
BEGINNING APRIL 19 AT 9 PM CT
PRODUCED BY OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
IN COLLABORATION WITH MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS

WATCH THIS 30-SECOND DOCUMENTARY SIZZLE REEL HERE
THE DOCUMENTARY IS AVAILABLE ON DVD
PRE-ORDER HERE OR VISIT THE CHET FOREVER WEBSITE HERE

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WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE – “The Making of A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins and his Legacy Remembered” will air exclusively for three months on CMT premiering April 19 at 9 PM Central time. Watch the Opry Entertainment Group sizzle reel HERE.

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The documentary is available to order on DVD HERE.

The program is an engaging 1-hour documentary about the making of this tribute album to Chet Atkins featuring 22 artists (read full list of artists HERE) from the country, rock, bluegrass and acoustic musical realms. Due out April 19, it contains some of the world’s best artists and guitar players including Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P., Ricky Skaggs, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley, Sierra Hull, and many more. The documentary was executive produced by Martin Fischer and produced and directed by Kathryn Russ for Opry Entertainment Group.

Kathryn Russ, Producer Quote:

“The first day of filming was marked by Tommy Emmanuel’s recording of ‘Mr. Guitar.’ However, it was his intimate stories that truly captured the essence of the man they sought to honor. Chet Atkins was more than just a talented producer, studio head, and guitarist; he was also a humble, caring mentor who left a profound impact on countless musicians. Everyone interviewed for the project, including Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and others, shared humorous and heartfelt stories. Grammy-winning Producer Carl Jackson helmed the tribute album which anchored our narrative. As a producer, ‘Chet, We Still Can’t Say Good Bye’ meant more to me than mere documentation; it was a labor of love and a testament to the enduring legacy of the man known as Mr. Guitar.”

Martin Fischer, Executive Producer Quote:

“Producing this TV special on the making of the new tribute album for iconic Opry member Chet Atkins has been truly inspiring. It’s been a remarkable experience witnessing legendary artists unite to honor Chet’s legacy. Through this special, we hope viewers experience the timeless and lasting influence the extraordinary Chet Atkins had on country music.”

Opry Entertainment Group and Morningstar Music Productions recently announced a collaboration HERE with The Opry Shop for WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins. Opry Entertainment Group will be the main selling channel for a variety of physical packages including vinyl albums, limited edition numbered vinyls and orange color vinyls, CD’s, and the DVD.

Pre-order HERE or visit the Chet Forever website HERE.

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The album WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE was conceived and produced by 3-time Grammy-winning, bluegrass and country songwriter, producer and guitarist Carl Jackson, a longtime Glen Campbell collaborator, vocal arranger for TRIO II with Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton; Jackson also produced the 2003 Grammy-winning Country Album of the Year Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’ – Songs Of The Louvin Brothers. He has had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Emmylou Harris, and Trisha Yearwood.

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CHET ATKINS is the most recorded solo instrumentalist in music history who traveled far to become “Mr. Guitar.” The journey took the legendary icon from Appalachian poverty to international acclaim, from utter obscurity to three Halls of Fame. He is a 14x Grammy Award winner, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient, A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. Now, for the very first time on one album, some of the world’s best guitar players and artists join together to pay a musicians’ tribute to the innovator, songwriter, producer, record company executive and visionary Chet Atkins, as Nashville and the music industry prepare to celebrate what would have been his 100^th birthday on June 20.

ABOUT MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS:

Morningstar Music Productions was created by executive producers and longtime great friends Rodger Glaspey and Ken Leister. The two partners performed in groups that recorded albums during the 70’s as collegians during the Folk/Rock invasion. Carl

Jackson approached Rodger and Ken with the desire to produce an album to honor Chet Atkins. The temptation to executive produce an album in Nashville paying homage to Chet Atkins with some of the finest artists and guitar players in the world including Vince Gill, Tommy Emmanuel, Brad Paisley, and other greats was too captivating to pass up… and thus, Morningstar Music Productions was born, with their first album release We Still Can’t Say Good Bye – A Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins out April 19.

For press inquiries regarding WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Lyndie Wenner // lwenner@sropr.com

April 5, 2024

Spring in to Stoney’s Rockin’ Country for live music in April

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2024

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SPRING IN TO STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY FOR LIVE MUSIC THIS APRIL

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

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, April 5             Stephen Wesley’s Flamingo Twin all-star band with DJ Manda
Friday, April 12           Logan Mize with DJ Manda
Friday, April 19           Chase Wright with DJ Manda
Friday, April 26           Kylie Morgan on her “Making It Up As I Go” Tour

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 STEPHEN WESLEY AND FLAMINGO TWIN

Stephen Wesley is a 2x Billboard charting artist. The genre-bending country singer/songwriter has collaborations with several of music’s most accomplished and well-known bands and solo acts. From Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame, to Smash Mouth, Bubba Sparxxx and his recent release, “Rock N Roll ft. T-Pain,” Stephen continues to push the boundaries of music and create his own sound. Flamingo Twin also features Kenny Harris (formerly of Panic! at the Disco); Jerrod Bettis (formerly of OneRepublic); Nathan December (formerly of Goo Goo Dolls), and Michael Ward (formerly of The Wallflowers).

ABOUT LOGAN MIZE

Ten years ago, when Logan Mize was busy being a Music Row staff songwriter, he’d occasionally feel homesick for Kansas, where he grew up. So, he invented a way to get back there without leaving Nashville.

“My friend Blake Chaffin and I came up with this imaginary town called Prairieville,” Mize says. “Blake is from Kansas, like me, and we have this certain way of speaking, with similar quirks in the way that we say things. So over the years, we wrote about fifty songs together about this town.”

They based the characters on people they’d grown up around and used stories they’d heard as inspirations for their sharply observed portraits of heartland life. “Whenever we’d get together, we’d be like, ‘What’s happening in Prairieville this week?’,” Mize says with a smile. “It was almost like our Lake Wobegon. It inspired us. Gradually, it morphed from writing about a town into a certain style of writing that we found to be completely our own, to where we could really tell that our songs had a certain stamp on them. We took the best of those songs and that’s this project.”

Welcome to Prairieville, Mize’s fifth album, may be based on a fictional place, but it’s also his most deeply personal work to date. And while the project was first conceived in Nashville, he’s now closer to a real-life version of Prairieville, as he and his family recently moved back to Kansas, to his wife’s family farm in Andale.

ABOUT CHASE WRIGHT

Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that Wright first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Wright packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. 2022 was a breakout year for the rising star who was recognized by Spotify as a Hot Country Artist to Watch and named among SiriusXM’s Highway Finds class. Most recently, Wright was recognized among Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2023: Country list. Following the 2021 release of his debut album Intertwined, Wright continues to roll out new music with his latest hit “Hurt No More” available to stream everywhere now. In total, fans have streamed his music to the tune of 170 million times.

ABOUT KYLIE MORGAN

Kylie Morgan has quickly proven herself to be a relatable storyteller and an engaging live performer. The Oklahoma native is known for baring her soul in her confessional lyrics and leaving her heart on the stage, whether she’s headlining her own tour or supporting acts like Old Dominion. In doing so, she makes her listeners feel less alone.

While Kylie began writing songs at a young age, it wasn’t until her grandfather bought her a pink acoustic guitar for Christmas that it all came together. “I got my first guitar and it just clicked: Here’s where a verse goes, here’s where the chorus goes,” she says of her early songs around age 12. “It actually started to make sense for me, and you couldn’t get me out of my room writing songs.”

She has since spent the past 14 years honing her craft in the writing room and on the stage. Kylie vividly recalls first sharing a microphone with her grandfather at a young age while singing Elvis Presley’s “That’s All Right.” At 14, she set out on the open road and began touring full-time and hasn’t slowed down since. In August 2022 she made her Grand Ole Opry debut and less than a year later wrapped her first-ever headlining tour. Kylie also performed a career-defining set at Nissan Stadium at CMA Fest 2022 and joined Old Dominion for her first arena trek as part of the band’s No Bad Vibes Tour.

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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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot, SRO PR

310-367-9056
hillary@sropr.com

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