Andrea Faulk, Author at SRO PR

January 14, 2025

DAVE MUSTAINE and Family Combine Music, Culture, Travel, & Fine Wine with HOUSE OF MUSTAINE

DT: JANUARY 14, 2025

FM: MARCEE RONDAN, KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

DAVE MUSTAINE AND FAMILY CELEBRATE
HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE
WITH 2025 WINE CLUB ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ EVENTS IN NASHVILLE
AND UPCOMING GLOBAL CURATED LUXURY EXCURSIONS

INNOVATIVE BRAND
CREATED BY THE MUSTAINE FAMILY
—DAVE, PAMELA, ELECTRA AND JUSTIS—
UNIQUELY COMBINES MUSIC, CULTURE, AND TRAVEL
WITH RARE WINES

L-R: Electra, Pamela, Dave, Angela, and Justis Mustaine
Credit: Eric Alghrim (Download HERE)

Founding member and frontman of GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling metal group MEGADETH, Dave Mustaine, alongside his family—Pamela Mustaine (President), Electra Mustaine (VP / Sommelier), and Justis Mustaine—have co-founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. Read a Q&A with PAMELA and ELECTRA about forming and running HOUSE OF MUSTAINE below.

From its inception as a passion project to its evolution into a global wine destination, HOUSE OF MUSTAINE combines the artistry of winemaking with a deep respect for tradition, sustainability, and innovation. The Nashville, TN-based company, with vineyards in Italy and California, blends ancient practices with modern innovation by using purist techniques to develop unique and limited-edition wines, while also continuing their endeavors abroad by developing exceptional vineyard sites in undiscovered regions across the globe.

Later this month, HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE CLUB will celebrate with two local events in Nashville, TN:

● January 30: Join Electra and Pamela for a Marche Wine Dinner at the award-winning signature Italian restaurant, Yolan which includes a sparkling wine welcome reception and a five-course Marche-inspired tasting menu, specially designed around a selection of exceptional wines from HOUSE OF MUSTAINE’s Marche collection.

● February 22: In collaboration with Edible Nashville and the Frist Art Museum’s “Farm to Table” experience, celebrate the intersection of art, food, and wine with a five-course meal crafted by Edible Nashville’s executive chef, Skylar Bush, and special guest chef, Margot McCormack of Margot Cafe & Bar, paired with HOUSE OF MUSTAINE wines. This unique experience celebrates the intersection of art, food, and wine.

Look forward to additional events throughout the year including dinners with Locust Nashville and Heirloom Fire in Richmond, MA, which will design seasonal menus with curated HOUSE OF MUSTAINE wines.

HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE CLUB members will also have private access to once-in-a-lifetime trips across the globe with monthly luxury travel experiences being offered throughout 2025 starting with a February adventure to Thailand. The six-day trek will adventure through northern Thailand, blending high-energy outdoor activities (i.e. zip-lining, elephant safaris, white-water rafting) with authentic cultural and local culinary experiences, stays in unique luxury accommodations. March will feature a trip to London, UK where guests will be taken on a Murder Mystery Train adventure and a culinary tour, along with a selection of the Mustaine’s favorite must-do’s and restaurants. April will offer a trip to Morocco which includes camel trekking, a Moroccan food experience, and a hot air balloon ride. Additional trips will transpire throughout the remainder of the year including destinations such as Italy, France, Kenya, Ireland, Tennessee, Iceland, and more. Further details on these events will be announced in the coming weeks/months.

HOUSE OF MUSTAINE began with the 2013 Symphony Interrupted Cabernet Sauvignon which was inspired by MEGADETH’s groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Symphony. The Mustaine family has since expanded their portfolio to include ten small-batch, limited-edition wines grown in their sustainable vineyards across the globe. Each wine is a celebration of authenticity and artistry, named after one of Dave’s iconic songs and stamped with the Mustaine family crest. Just as every song has a story through its lyrics and melody, so does every wine through its culture and craftmanship. Each bottle is a statement making it just as bold, uncompromising, and unforgettable as the rock’n’roll legacy it was founded on. HOUSE OF MUSTAINE offers a flexible, subscription-based wine club that includes access to exclusive events and curated luxury travel experiences, first dibs on new releases, special pricing and access to all wines, and customizable monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual shipments of their current offerings. Find out more about HOUSE OF MUSTAINE WINE CLUB and join today HERE.

Q&A WITH PAMELA & ELECTRA MUSTAINE

What inspired the creation of House of Mustaine, and how does it reflect your family’s legacy and passions?

PAMELA: “The creation of House of Mustaine was born from a desire to blend our passions for music, culture, and travel with the timeless artistry of winemaking. Just as Dave pioneered a genre with Megadeth, we wanted to pioneer something new in the world of wine. This journey was inspired by a love of discovering rare, lesser-known varietals and sharing those experiences with others. Our family has always pushed boundaries, whether in music or in life, and House of Mustaine is a reflection of that spirit: rebellious, innovative, and dedicated to excellence. It’s not just about wine; it’s about capturing moments, stories, and history in every bottle. House of Mustaine is the sequel to our family’s legacy.”

What has been the most challenging aspect of growing a new business?

ELECTRA: “As newcomers–or more so outsiders–in an industry steeped in tradition, we’ve faced challenges at every turn. Sometimes, we bite off more than we can chew—whether it’s launching a wine club, building a new headquarters, or unveiling a new Italian project all in the same year. But coming from the music industry, we’re used to spinning a lot of plates. We don’t necessarily think like a traditional multi-generational wine family does, but maybe that gives us the freedom to ask, ‘Can we do this? It’s never been done…great, let’s try!’ Balancing innovation with respect for tradition while maintaining premium quality and sustainability is a constant challenge, but one we embrace wholeheartedly. We think big, even when we’re small, and that’s the essence of House of Mustaine.

As women, can you explain some of the challenges and highlights of building a brand?

PAMELA: “Building a brand in a traditionally male-dominated industry has had its moments. Two blonde American women navigating the ins and outs of a foreign country can seem treacherous, but we’ve learned that being underestimated can be a superpower. Electra’s journey to becoming a sommelier (and one of the youngest females) was driven by a desire to add to that superpower in gaining knowledge, establishing credibility, and honoring the craft authentically. Our family name comes with a legacy of resilience, and we embrace that. We are innately disruptors. We face challenges head-on, take big risks, and believe that authenticity, hard work, and a willingness to break the mold will always pave the way. At House of Mustaine, we let our wines—and our actions—speak for us.”

Can you recount one or two of your most memorable trips on behalf of the company?

ELECTRA: “Our adventures are never without a bit of chaos and laughter. If anyone is versed in navigating the unknown, it’s us! There was the time we got padlocked into our hotel room or when our GPS led us straight into a riverbed of an ancient borgho. A recent one that stands out is running out of gas in the Sibillini Mountains while hosting club members during harvest. In Italy, time is fluid, and we were racing to make it to a horseback riding experience. Let’s just say we learned the hard way that gas stations are scarce in most mountain ranges, especially certain types of gas. Picture us pleading with locals in broken Italian for fuel while the sun ticked down—somehow, we always manage to find a way. These experiences, potentially catastrophic to most, have given us stories that reflect the adventurous, unpredictable spirit of House of Mustaine.”

Are there any wine regions you would like to explore?

ELECTRA: “Absolutely! We’re passionate about uncovering the world’s hidden gems. Regions like Croatia, Portugal, and Eastern Spain are calling to us. Our mission is to shine a spotlight on these lesser-known varietals while preserving their authenticity. Travel has always been our source of joy and inspiration. We thought, ‘How can we bottle this up and share it?’ Wine became the answer—a time capsule of culture, history, and memory. For us, the journey of discovery never ends.”

As a family, how does that dynamic affect the day-to-day running of the business? Have any lessons or values from Dave’s career in music influenced the business?

PAMELA: “We each play a vital role and lean on each other: I orchestrate the vision and business management, Electra drives operations and innovation, Justis provides strategic insight, and Dave is the storyteller and lever that moves the gears. Lessons from the music industry are woven into our fabric—never rely on goodwill alone, always verify, and know that no one will care more than you. In wine, as in music, it’s all about the full package: quality, authenticity, and connection. Working as a family means it’s in our DNA to support each other, take risks, and keep the show going. After all, stars aren’t just talents—they’re the complete experience.”

For someone new to wine, what would you recommend as a first choice from the line?

ELECTRA: “I’d recommend starting with ‘Holy Wars’ Marche Rosso (Montepulciano)—because why not dive right in with the best? This full-bodied Italian red is perfectly balanced and smooth, without the potentially intimidating grippy tannins of a Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese. It’s a serious wine, yet somehow still inviting and rich with layers of dark fruit and subtle spices. For something lighter and more playful, ‘She-Wolf’ Marche Rosato is your go-to. This rosé is a crowd-pleaser, loved by both men and women alike for its harmonious blend of crisp citrus, vibrant wild fruit, delicate floral notes, and a silky finish. Whether you’re in the mood for bold or breezy, these wines would offer a perfect introduction to the House of Mustaine experience.”

Can you describe what your workday looks like?

ELECTRA: “I typically start my day the earliest, with a morning routine that sets the tone: reading, mindfulness, and a workout to kick things off. From there, it’s a whirlwind of handling social media, product development, and supporting the sales teams on the front lines. Depending on the season, you’ll find her in the vineyards, at tastings, or managing the winery.

My mom starts her day with a cup of coffee and a Zoom meeting with our Italian team, managing winery construction, approving product development details, or strategizing long-term goals for our properties.

Our calendar is sprinkled with wine and food events, giving us the chance to socialize and share our passion, which can turn into incredible experiences for our club members. At the end of the day, we come together for a family dinner where we recap, unwind, and—let’s be real—the work often continues because it’s ingrained in our DNA. When you love what you do, work rarely feels like work.”

As a mother and daughter, how do you separate work and family life?

PAMELA: “There isn’t exactly a clear separation. Our love for travel, food, wine, and culture was our lifestyle before we launched House of Mustaine. Now, our job is to curate that same experience for others, and it brings us so much joy. The business reflects who we are, so it feels natural. Family is everything to us. The hardest part is when certain meetings or events don’t allow us to bring all six of us along. Sometimes you must divide and conquer, as they say. We have a deep respect for family businesses that have kept the craft alive for generations. We’re in this together, and that blend of family and business is what makes House of Mustaine so special.”

What is your favorite wine?

ELECTRA: “Here’s a rare moment: we both agree! Our favorites are Vernaccia, Wanderlust Pecorino (white), and the Holy Wars Marche Rosso (red). It all depends on the occasion, but we particularly love the shock factor of our Vernaccia. Each wine has its perfect place and occasion, as we’ve gotten more into wine we’ve been able to get out of our comfort zone and appreciate wines in a more cultural way. I suppose the Italians taught us that! Choosing one is like picking a favorite song—it all depends on the mood.”

What role does each family member play in the business?

ELECTRA: “Each of us brings something crucial to the table:

You could say I’m the solution-oriented engine, driving operations, product development, winemaking, and the creative elements.

My mom is the visionary, overseeing legal, estate management, and the business flow between the U.S. and Italy. She blends sharp business acumen with an eye for design.

My brother, Justis, is the navigator, providing strategic insight and collaborating with Dave on blending our roots into the equation (ie: inclusion ideas relating to the fans who’ve been our backbone or naming wines inspired by his legendary song titles.)

Dad—when not on tour or creating a Grammy Award-winning album—is the lever which brings it all to life. An essential player in hosting events, sharing dinners with our fans and clients, and creating meaningful connections through storytelling.

It’s truly a family affair. Each of us plays our part, and like in music, we know the show must go on. Our collective drive, creativity, and bond fuel House of Mustaine.”

Credit: Angelea (https://www.angeleaphoto.com)
(Download HERE)

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January 14, 2025

NOTHING MORE Announce Headlining Shows Amidst Spring Tour with Disturbed

DT: JANUARY 14, 2025

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
ANNOUNCE HEADLINING SHOWS
AMIDST UPCOMING SPRING TOUR WITH DISTURBED
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 10 A.M. LOCAL TIME
VIA BAND’S WEBSITE HERE

NOTHING MORE (Download HERE)
Credit: Anna Massard

3X Grammy-nominated and Gold-certified rock act NOTHING MORE wrapped 2024 with several milestone achievements including landing two #1 singles—“ANGEL SONG” featuring Disturbed vocalist David Draiman and “IF IT DOESN’T HURT”—both of which were featured on their acclaimed album CARNAL out last June via Better Noise Music. Their next single, “HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V. of I Prevail),” will be added to radio on January 21. Watch its music video, which currently has over 2.6 million views, HERE.

NOTHING MORE today (January 14) announce a handful of headlining shows amidst their upcoming spring tour with multi-platinum rock legends DISTURBED who are celebrating the 25^th anniversary of their iconic album The Sickness. NOTHING MORE’s headlining shows, listed below, will alternate support from Texas-based hard rockers Kingdom Collapse and hip-hop/rock artist Mike’s Dead on select dates. Artist Pre-Sale starts Wednesday, January 15, at 10 A.M local time with pre-sale code SAND and general admission tickets go on sale Friday, January 17, at 10 A.M. local time. VIP meet-and-greet packages are available now. Find all options at NOTHING MORE’s website HERE.

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ABOUT NOTHING MORE:
NOTHING MORE—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—were formed in San Antonio, TX and currently are based in Nashville, TN. Lauded as one of Kerrang!’s “22 Artists Shaping The Future of Rock,” NOTHING MORE build unapologetically massive anthems from catchy arena-ready hooks with explosive bombast and nuanced storytelling. With over 1 billion streams and 160 million video views throughout their career resulting in three Grammy Award nominations and over a half-dozen Top 10 singles at Active Rock radio. NOTHING MORE have won audiences over across the globe with their immersive and non-stop energetic live performances on tours with rock acts including Godsmack, Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, and Papa Roach in addition to appearances at rock’s largest festivals.

NOTHING MORE TOUR DATES
(*newly added dates in red)
1/19-25 Miami, FL – ShipRocked 2025
3/28 Chattanooga, TN – The Signal %
3/29 Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center #
3/31 Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse #
4/2 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center #
4/3 Albany, NY – Empire Live %
4/4 Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center #
4/5 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena #
4/7 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena #
4/8 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop %
4/9 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse #
4/10 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine %
4/12 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center #
4/13 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa %
4/14 Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center #
4/16 Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC #
4/17 Jacksonville, FL – FIVE ^
4/18 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena #
4/19 Destin, FL – Club LA ^
4/21 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen ^
4/22 New Orleans, LA – House of Blues ^
4/23 Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena #
4/25 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center #
4/26 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena #
4/27 Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live %
4/28 Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center #
5/5 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena #
5/6 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory %
5/7 Portland, OR – Moda Center #
5/9 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center #
5/10 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center #
5/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum #
5/15 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center #
5/17 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena #
# with Disturbed and Daughtry
% with Kingdom Collapse
^ with Mike’s Dead

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January 9, 2025

TOMMY EMMANUEL Rolls Out New Single/Video For “Gdansk/Tall Fiddler” From ‘Live At The Sydney Opera House’ Out 3/21

DT: JANUARY 9, 2025

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

TOMMY EMMANUEL
ROLLS OUT NEW SINGLE/VIDEO
FOR “GDANSK/TALL FIDDLER”
FROM ‘LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE’
OUT MARCH 21
PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM HERE

LISTEN TO THE SONGS HERE
AND WATCH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO HERE

THE GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST EXTRAORDINAIRE
IS NOW ON THE ROAD WITH
AN ARRAY OF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

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

Today (January 9), TOMMY has unveiled “Gdansk/Tall Fiddler,” two songs combined as one track from his upcoming album LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE (C.G.P. Sounds) that’s due out March 21. Listen to the track HERE and watch the live performance video, beautifully filmed by Bondi Rocks Media at the Sydney Opera House in his native Australia, HERE. Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE.

“Here’s an example of two songs that were written almost 20 years apart that fit quite nicely together,” says TOMMY. “One was written in Poland and the other backstage at a bluegrass festival. What a crazy world we all live in!”

The release of “Gdansk/Tall Fiddler” follows the 16-track album’s first offering last year, “The Jolly Swagman.” “I wrote ‘The Jolly Swagman’ for an imaginary character,” says TOMMY, “who makes us all happy by clicking his heels in the air while playing the concertina!!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here’s the album’s track listing:

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

Here are TOMMY’s North American tour dates for 2024-25. The full international list of dates is HERE.

2025
January 10 – Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre
January 11 – Grass Valley, CA – The Center for The Arts
January 12 – Red Bluff, CA – State Theatre for the Arts
March 25 – Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
March 26 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
March 27 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
March 28 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
March 30 – Calgary, AB – The Jak Singer Concert Hall
March 31 – Edmonton, AB – Winspear Centre
April 1 – Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Community Theatre
April 2 – Vancouver, BC – The Centre for Performing Arts
April 4 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre
April 5 – Campbell River, BC – Tidemark Theatre
July 21 – Halifax, NS – Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

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ABOUT TOMMY EMMANUEL:

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

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January 8, 2025

ROCK AND ROLL GALLERY’s “Shot Talk” Debuts Exclusive Interview With Neal Preston, Legendary Rock Photographer

DATE: JANUARY 8, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/SRO PR

ROCK AND ROLL GALLERY
CELEBRATES 25^TH ANNIVERSARY
BY DEBUTING EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH
LEGENDARY PHOTOGRAPHER NEAL PRESTON
ON “SHOT TALK”

WATCH THIS RARE GLIMPSE INTO
HIS LIFE AND WORK HERE

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ROCK AND ROLL GALLERY celebrates its 25^th anniversary this year by today (January 8) debuting an exclusive interview with photographer Neal Preston, one of the most renowned and celebrated figures in the history of rock ‘n’ roll photography. In this candid conversation, available via the platform’s “Shot Talk” YouTube channel, Preston dives into his remarkable career, from his early days in New York to becoming the official photographer for legends like Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Bruce Springsteen, and many others. See select quotes from the Preston interview below and view it here: HERE.

Titled “A Portrait of Neal Preston,” this rare 40-minute-plus interview offers fans and photography enthusiasts an unprecedented look behind the scenes of rock’s most iconic moments. Preston shares never-before-heard anecdotes, insights into his creative process, and reflections on the evolution of music photography. Viewers will also be treated to never-before-seen images that highlight the electrifying energy of some of the greatest superstars in rock history.

Throughout his illustrious career, Preston has had unparalleled access to the biggest names in music, capturing everything from intimate backstage moments to legendary live performances. His images have come to define rock and roll itself, and now, through this exclusive interview, fans can hear firsthand about his journey.

“We are honored to present this exclusive interview with Neal Preston, whose work has immortalized some of the most defining moments in music history,” said Chris Vranian, founder of Rock and Roll Gallery. “Via his engaging storytelling, this interview reveals the incredible depth of Preston’s career, from the 70s heyday to today.”

Recalls Preston about how he got to work with Led Zeppelin in 1975: “I was asked, do you still want that job with Led Zeppelin, I said yeah, and he (Danny Goldberg) said ‘get ready to go to Chicago!’ The Rolling Stones got all the press…meanwhile Led Zeppelin is eating The Rolling Stones for lunch every day…saw them both in 75 and Rolling Stones were nothing compared to Led Zeppelin.”

How to be a photographer on the road? “There was no instruction manual on how to deal with this job,” explains Preston. “Don’t act like you’re in the band because you are not. If you act like you’re in the band, the thing slipped under your door is a one-way ticket home—it ain’t going to be the room list for tomorrow.”

Looking back at his work with Queen—especially their 1985 “Live Aid” performance—Preston says: “I’m up there with Queen…and I didn’t know it was going to be the most famous 25-minute gig in history!” He adds: “Freddie Mercury’s favorite thing in the world was being Freddie Mercury!”

Rock and Roll Gallery is a one-stop online photographic wonderland for classic rock lovers, offering a treasure trove of iconic images and limited-edition prints. With the tagline “What Music Looked Like,” Rock and Roll Gallery brings together the best in music and photography, providing a visual celebration of rock’s history. Vranian calls it a place where “the History Channel meets the Biography Channel at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

Rock and Roll Gallery has also announced a contest in which one lucky entrant will win an 11 x 14 Neal Preston Queen print valued at $800.00. By “liking” and subscribing to the “Shot Talk” YouTube channel, participants can enter the contest and indicate in the comments section what their favorite Preston photo is and why. Neal will choose the winner based on what he thinks is the best response. The winner will be picked next month, on February 14, and will be notified by email from “Shot Talk.”

About Rock and Roll Gallery
Rock and Roll Gallery is an online platform dedicated to celebrating the history of rock through photography. Curated by Chris Vranian, the gallery offers a wide selection of limited-edition prints, each capturing moments that define the sound and spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.

About Shot Talk

“Shot Talk” is a leading platform that brings together photography enthusiasts, music lovers, and creatives for insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive content. The platform is dedicated to celebrating the art of photography and the culture of music through the lens of legendary photographers and their iconic images.

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December 30, 2024

Stoney’s Rockin’ Country kicks off 2025 with live music, line dancing, and much more in January

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 30, 2024

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KICK OFF 2025 WITH LIVE MUSIC, LINE DANCING, AND MORE
AT STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY THIS JANUARY

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

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

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

WHEN:            Thursday, Jan. 2       Bikini Bull Riding Ladies’ Night with Crown Royal Whisky & Casamigos Tequila
Friday, Jan. 3             Britnee Kellogg
Friday, Jan. 10           Matt Farris
Friday, Jan. 17           Derek Jones
Friday, Jan. 24           Kaylee Rose
Friday, Jan. 31           Trey Lewis

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

ABOUT BIKINI BULL RIDING LADIES’ NIGHT

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

ABOUT BRITNEE KELLOGG

Britnee’s love of country music started at just six years old, when she attended a Johnny Cash & June Carter-Cash concert. Smitten from the first note, Britnee knew that she had found her chosen career. Every day since then has brought her one step closer to her dream.

Today, you’ll find Britnee sharing the stage with the likes of Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, Kane Brown and Jon Pardi. You may have also seen her on Season 11 and Season 12 of American Idol. She has recently been focusing on building her online presence to reach a seemingly untouched market, and has had several songs go viral, with two debuting on the country and all genre charts after release. “Back of My Mind,” has over 19 million TikTok impressions, and debuted at number 4 on the iTunes charts. “Hey Mama” currently has over 18 million TikTok impressions and debuted at #3 on the iTunes Charts. “Back of My Mind” has over 10 million combined streams, and “Hey Mama” has brought in 9 million.

This year, Britnee will be releasing a 12-song full length album that will showcase her personal story through her songs and her rich vocals. Her goal is to create a sound that people can relate to and to help them know they’re not alone in what they’re going through. She brings a party to the stage and inspires others to pursue their dreams. She is a driven, passionate artist with a deep love for her craft.

ABOUT MATT FARRIS

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

ABOUT DEREK JONES

Strong, steadfast and country to his core, Derek Jones is a relentless country-rock outlaw harboring a deep-rooted respect for people and our nation. After serving in the United States Navy, Jones picked up a guitar and hasn’t put it down since.

From appearing on The TODAY Show, Pickler & Ben and Good Morning Australia to writing songs for major television outlets including tracks for Sportsman’s Channel’s “Tailgate Adventures” and the theme song for “Fishers ATV World” on the Velocity Channel and NBC Sports – Derek Jones has no shortage of drive and determination.

In addition to the 4 years spent touring alongside Billy Ray Cyrus, Jones has shared the stages with Charlie Daniels, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Whisky Myers, Blackberry Smoke, Ashley McBryde and many others.

Jones’ last EP “Last of a Dying Breed” debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Country charts. Rugged, sincere and hell-bent on reaching new heights, Derek Jones is keeping country music alive.

ABOUT KAYLEE ROSE

Originally hailing from Florida, Kaylee Rose is a bold Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has a unique style that blends many sounds across the musical spectrum. She is blazing her own trail as an independent artist, gaining millions of streams on Spotify and Apple Music, while growing a huge following on social media platforms as well. She brings her brand of high-energy country music to every performance, from solo acoustic gigs to full-band shows.

Her latest singles have been featured on Spotify’s playlists including Wild Country, Next from Nashville, Fresh Finds: Country, Young Nashville, and New Music Nashville.

ABOUT TREY LEWIS

With a pair of homegrown hits behind him and plenty more in the tank, Sony Music Publishing singer-songwriter Trey Lewis has emerged as the straight-talking, salt-of-the-earth her country fans crave. A Birmingham, Alabama native known for breaking country’s unspoken rules, he’s spent 12 years on the road perfecting a gritty mix of contemporary country and Southern rock- and turning his call-it-like-I-see-it attitude into a song. After the breakout smash, “Dicked Down in Dallas,” went viral i n2020, Leris’ cheating anthem with a modern punch has turned into an organic Number One on iTunes, garnering more than 300 million streams and making Lewis a nationwide force in the process. He followed up with another self-styled iTunes Number One in 2022 – the back-in-the-saddle anthem, “Single Again” – and has continued building a reputation fusing country horsepower with refreshing honesty and a troubadour’s wit ever since. But that reputation now broadens, as a bigger picture comes into view. The perennial underdog and relentless road warrior showcases his true character and full artistry on Troublemaker, adding a hard-earned sense of compassion to his full-length Nashville debut. The fittingly titled set features 15 new songs and Lewis’ patented mix of intensity and sincerity, proving the world could use a few more troublemakers like him.

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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December 17, 2024

Eddie Griffin, El Dorado Cantina, and more host the 12th Annual Holiday Give Back to support The Shade Tree

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EDDIE GRIFFIN, EL DORADO CANTINA, FINDLAY KIA, SIEGEL CARES, AND MORE HOST
THE 12^TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIVE BACK DONATION MATCH CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT
THE SHADE TREE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

(LAS VEGAS, December 17, 2024) – Darin Feinstein, along with Judi Siegel and her husband Stephen of Siegel Cares and The Siegel Group for Pinkbox Donuts, actor/comedian Eddie Griffin, Tix4, Red Mercury Entertainment, Findlay Kia, and more have teamed up in support of the 12^th Annual Holiday Give Back fundraising campaign to benefit The Shade Tree, a 35-year Las Vegas nonprofit dedicated to providing safe shelter and resources to women, their children and pets who are escaping domestic violence, human trafficking and homelessness, now through December 31, 2024.

Guests who dine at any of the valley El Dorado Cantina locations, or guests who purchase tickets at any Tix4 location on The Strip, are invited to support The Shade Tree by donating $1.00 or more. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to the shelter, combined with donations from Mr. Feinstein, the Siegels, and Findlay Kia.

On December 20, El Dorado Cantina will deliver and prepare a special lunch for the residents and staff to enjoy. Pinkbox Donuts will provide donuts, and Findlay Kia is providing gift cards for the residents. Longtime Shade Tree supporter and Las Vegas headliner, Eddie Griffin, is set to appear, along with Early Clover and The Majic Touch and The Duchesses of All Motown.

ABOUT THE SHADE TREE

The Shade Tree, a 35-year Southern Nevada nonprofit, is a 24-hour accessible emergency shelter for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors and their children. The Shade Tree partners with Noah’s Animal House, located on the organization’s campus, to provide pet services for its clients. The Shade Tree facility offers residential areas with sleeping rooms, a children’s activity center, meals, and other services. Additionally, it offers case management and programs to in-house and off-site clients including workforce readiness, health services, and housing assistance. The Shade Tree crisis hotline phone/text number is 1-855-385-0072. To learn more, follow The Shade Tree on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram or visit www.theshadetree.org.

ABOUT EL DORADO CANTINA

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

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

Now Seed Oil Scout verified, 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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December 16, 2024

BETTER NOISE MUSIC Tops Mediabase & Billboard Rock Charts, Celebrates Epic 2024

DT: DECEMBER 16, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
NAMED MEDIABASE’S #1 ACTIVE ROCK LABEL
AND
BILLBOARD’S #1 MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY LABEL &
#1 MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY IMPRINT

INDEPENDENT LABEL CELEBRATES AN EPIC 2024
WITH BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST SUCCESSES, TOP-CHARTING RELEASES, EXCITING NEW SIGNINGS,
AND MORE

BNM & BNM Artist Inclusions on Mediabase Year-End Rankings

BNM Billboard Year-End Rankings

Leading independent music label BETTER NOISE MUSIC today announce they’ve once again received the #1 Active Rock Label title for having the most-played songs on Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts for 2024. The year-end report also included several BNM artists including NOTHING MORE being named the #7 Most Played Artist and their #1 hit single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” landing at #5 on the Active Rock “Most Played Songs” list. The list also included FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH at #14 with “This Is The Way (feat. DMX),” FROM ASHES TO NEW at #15 with “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza),” BAD WOLVES at #22 with “Legends Never Die,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT at #36 with “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas),” and ASKING ALEXANDRIA at #45 with “Dark Void.”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC has also regained their title as Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024. The label previously made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row from 2018-2022. Nothing More topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs Chart at #1 for “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” and also landed at #8 on Mainstream Rock Airplay Artists. FROM ASHES TO NEW scored the #10 spot on Mainstream Rock Airplay Artists and their single “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza)” made the #8 spot on the Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs Chart followed by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH at #10 with “This is The Way (feat. DMX).”

As 2024 comes to a close, premiere independent music label BETTER NOISE MUSIC reflects on a monumental year advancing the label’s reputation as trailblazers in the rock, metal, and alternative music scene and their commitment to artist development.

BNM CEO Dan Waite reflected on the success: “2024 was another banner year for BETTER NOISE MUSIC, with our artists collectively achieving four #1 singles on Billboard and Mediabase’s Mainstream Rock charts. This remarkable milestone solidifies our position as the #1 Active Rock Label at Radio. Credit goes to the synergy of outstanding A&R, dedicated artist development, the unparalleled radio expertise of our SVP of Promotions & Artist Development Jackie Kajzer, and our strong collaborations with radio partners. A special thank you to rock radio for their unwavering support and partnership, which continues to be a cornerstone of our success. Looking ahead, the momentum from our 2025 releases and new signings already signals another exceptional year. I extend my gratitude to our roster of world-class artists and managers for their invaluable partnership in driving our shared success.”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC’s radio highlights of 2024 include;

Multi-platinum hard rock titans FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH made history with “This Is the Way,” featuring legendary hip-hop artist DMX, by extending their previous record of holding the longest streak of #1’s in Billboard’s Mainstream rock chart’s history, making it their 11^th straight #1 hit. Featured on the Afterlife: Deluxe album, the single marks DMX’s first-ever appearance on the chart altogether.
Electrifying rock powerhouse NOTHING MORE landed two #1 singles from their 2024 release CARNAL (June 28) with “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” and “ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman of Disturbed).” This year also saw the band achieve Gold-certification for their 2017 2x Grammy-nominated single “Go To War.”
Breakthrough emo rockers THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT–who were just announced as one of Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten– have had a dynamic year, landing their first-ever #1 single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” from their 2024 album Greetings From Suffocate City (Sept 13). The band celebrated the achievement with a sold-out hometown show in Atlanta, GA after spending the year on their first-ever arena tour opening for Five Finger Death Punch in addition to festival appearances at Aftershock and Louder Than Life, and a tour with The Hu.

Loudwire included three of the above #1 tracks in their “67 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2024” list: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s “This Is The Way (feat. DMX),” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas),” and NOTHING MORE’s “ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman).” They also listed NOTHING MORE’s CARNAL in their list of “The 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024.” Both can be seen HERE.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC packed 2024 with new releases while their artists kept active on global tours and festival schedules.

British rock outfit ASKING ALEXANDRIA released two EP’s, Dark Void (Jan. 12) and Where Do We Go From Here? The Remixes (Oct. 18) while touring across North America on the second leg of their headlining “All My Friends” tour.
Explosive alt-metal outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW released a deluxe version of their #1-charting 2023 album, Blackout which features their #2 Mainstream rock charting single “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza).” The band set out on a relentless tour schedule including their headlining “The Blackout Tour Pt. 2” run, alongside jaunts with Nothing More and Set It Off while also making festival appearances at Upheaval, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock.
Mongolian rock sensation THE HU showed off their live chops with THE HU LIVE AT GLASTONBURY (June 7), recorded at their groundbreaking debut performance at the legendary Glastonbury festival in 2023. THE HU delivered their unparalleled and immersive performance on an arena tour as direct support to rock legends Iron Maiden across North America, along with releasing their “hunnu rock” style version of “The Trooper.”
Alt rock group FINISH TICKET released their sophomore album Echo Afternoon (Sept. 6), The album takes listeners on an emotional roller coaster narrating the struggles and anxiety of being stuck in limbo while trying to find an escape to a brighter future.
CROSSBONE SKULLY brought the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) out of retirement to executive produce their debut record Evil World Machine (Nov. 22). Founded and fronted by Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the band celebrated its release with two sold-out shows at the iconic Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA.
Genre blending artist CORY MARKS released his second album, Sorry For Nothing (Dec. 6), which embraces his hard-working, hard-partying spirit with 13 songs equally divided between arena-rock and roots country. Its single “(Make My) Country Rock” featuring Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars is currently climbing up the Top 20 on the Active Rock radio charts.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC built up their roster in 2024 with a slew of new signings including:

5x Platinum-selling rock outfit FINGER ELEVEN—one of Canada’s best-selling bands of all time with over 1 billion career streams. Listen to the new single “Adrenaline” HERE.
5X Platinum-certified alternative rock mainstays THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS announced their signing with a performance at When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas and dropped the “lost track” “Home Improvement.” The band announced a new album in 2025 which will include a handful of newly recorded “lost” tracks from the recording session of their debut album and new material.
2x Platinum-certified Finnish rock group THE RASMUS announced a joint signing to Better Noise Music alongside Nordic indie label PLAYGROUND MUSIC and shared the new track “Rest In Pieces” along with announcing the European leg of their forthcoming global 2025 tour.
Swedish electronic/metal act SOLENCE, one of PANDORA’s “Rising Rock Artists To Watch In 2023,” have shared three highly energetic singles since signing to the label in May: “F*ck The Bad Vibes,” “A Banger a Day Keeps the Doctor Away,” and “Who You Gonna Call?.” With over 300 million cumulative streams and nearly 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, SOLENCE have built a dedicated global audience on tours with Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, Electric Callboy, and We Came As Romans, in addition to festival appearances such as Graspop Metal Meeting, Resurrection Fest, Tuska Festival, Nova Rock Festival, Aftershock, Louder Than Life, and Blue Ridge Rock Fest.

Next year promises to be as thrilling as BETTER NOISE MUSIC has teased more exciting new signings along with confirming new releases from Five Finger Death Punch, Dirty Heads, The HU, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Nothing More, The Rasmus, Eva Under Fire, From Ashes To New, Solence, and Cory Marks.

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December 13, 2024

RIVAL SONS ‘PAIR OF ACES (PART 2): LIVE FROM SANTA CATALINA ISLAND’ Out Today On YouTube & Digital Platforms

DT: DECEMBER 13, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

RIVAL SONS
RELEASE ‘PAIR OF ACES (Part 2): LIVE FROM SANTA CATALINA ISLAND

AVAILABLE FOR FIRST TIME ON VIDEO AND AUDIO STREAMING PLATFORMS TODAY, DECEMBER 13

FEATURES SECOND OF TWO PERFORMANCES FROM BAND’S LIVE-STREAMED CONCERTS OF JUNE 2021

Rock’n’roll band RIVAL SONS’ live concert album PAIR OF ACES: LIVE FROM SANTA CATALINA ISLAND (PART 2) is out today on both YouTube and all audio streaming platforms. It features the performance of their 2010 self-titled EP which was recorded by 9x GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and led to the band first being signed. It includes fan-favorite tracks such as “Get What’s Coming,” “Torture,” “Radio,” “Sacred Tongue,” and “Soul.” The YouTube premiere will be followed by a live Q&A/afterparty with frontman Jay Buchanan and guitarist Scott Holiday at 2:00 P.M. ET. Watch the live concert premiere HERE and join in on the afterparty HERE. Stream the album on your preferred listening platform at https://orcd.co/rspoa2.

In June 2021, RIVAL SONS delivered two live performances from Catalina Island, CA which were streamed via VEEPS to fans at home across the world, many of whom were still in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both performances are available to stream visually and digitally for the first time. PAIR OF ACES: LIVE FROM SANTA CATALINA ISLAND (PART 1) features the full performance of their 2009 album Before The Fire was released in November. Watch the YouTube performance HERE and/or stream the album digitally HERE.

Drummer Michael Miley states: “Night two of our trip to Catalina Island! We set up in the historic Avalon theater and it was like we were transported to another era. The theater has insane old school acoustics. You can hear someone whisper from 90 feet away like they’re directly in your ear; it was nostalgic. And dusting off the EP, especially during a pandemic, was a respite as well as a funky good time!”

Holiday elaborates on both releases: “In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of our first 2 albums, we played each album in its entirety over 2 different nights. One night in the ballroom (in the round!) performing Before the Fire, and the next night we played the self-titled record in the old movie theatre. It was every bit as cool and interesting as I’d hoped. A real honor and pleasure to fill this beautiful place with sound. The director did a great job capturing it for everyone to share in the experience with us and now it will be available to listen and watch anytime you’d like.”

Photo by Rick Horn | Download HERE

Artwork for Pair Of Aces Part 2 | Download HERE

A PAIR OF ACES : LIVE FROM SANTA CATALINA ISLAND (PART 2) Track Listing:

Get What’s Coming
Torture
Radio
Sleepwalker
Soul
Sacred Tongue

Credits: Jay Buchanan / Vocals. Scott Holiday / Guitars. Dave Beste / Bass. Michael Miley / Drums. Todd Ogren / Keyboards.

ABOUT RIVAL SONS:
Rival Sons play rock ‘n’ roll in its purest form without apology or pretense. They simply plug in, turn up, and rip on a path of their own. Along the way, they’ve architected a critically acclaimed catalogue, including Pressure & Time [2011], Head Down [2012], Great Western Valkyrie [2014], Hollow Bones [2016], and FERAL ROOTS [2019]. The latter represented a creative and critical high watermark, scoring a pair of GRAMMY® Award nominations in the categories of “Best Rock Album” and “Best Rock Performance” for the single “Too Bad.” Elevating the band to another level, “Do Your Worst” vaulted to #1 at Rock Radio as their biggest hit to date, tallying north of 60 million streams and counting. Speaking to their impact, Rolling Stone attested, “Rival Sons have done their part to introduce new fans to rock.” Beyond sharing stages with everyone from Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, and AC/DC to Guns N’ Roses and Lenny Kravitz, they’ve ignited television shows such as The Late Late Show with James Corden. During 2021, they launched their own label Sacred Tongue Recordings distributed by Thirty Tigers and celebrated the anniversary of their debut album with live streamed performances from Catalina Island Casino.

Hand-picked by Black Sabbath for their final tour, they’ve held their own on stage with the greats like The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, and Lenny Kravitz in addition to blowing the roof off television staples such as The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jools Holland, and Jimmy Kimmel.

In 2023, they continued to subvert expectations with two full-length LPs—DARKFIGHTER and LIGHTBRINGER. Though the genesis of these albums is intertwined, they also speak to the band’s perpetual progression forward.

One of the most hard-working rock’n’roll bands out there, 2024 saw Rival Sons complete extensive European festival dates throughout the summer, and then embark on the “Two Headed-Beast” tour with Clutch across North America. This week Rival Sons were announced as main support on ten of Guns N’ Roses European stadium shows next Summer 2025.

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