Andrea Faulk, Author at SRO PR

August 2, 2024

FINGER ELEVEN Hit 1 Billion Career Streams; Release New Track “Adrenaline” via Better Noise Music

DT: AUGUST 2, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/ SRO PR

5X PLATINUM-SELLING ROCK OUTFIT
FINGER ELEVEN
CELEBRATE 1 BILLION CAREER STREAMS
WITH RELEASE OF NEW TRACK
“ADRENALINE”
TODAY, AUGUST 2, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

BAND CURRENTLY ON TOUR WITH CREED
ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28

A person in a red and white outfit Description automatically generated “Adrenaline” Single Artwork (Download HERE)

As of August 2024, FINGER ELEVEN have officially crossed 1 billion overall career streams, averaging 5 million streams per week and therefore securing their status as one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time.

To celebrate, FINGER ELEVEN have released a brand-new single “Adrenaline,” available today (August 2) digitally. Stream/download it now HERE. Both hard-hitting and musically adventurous, the anthemic track about the thrill of being alive is the first sample of material from the band’s upcoming 2025 album and debut release following their signing to Better Noise Music. The music video for “Adrenaline” will be released later this month on August 23.

“Sonically, I think ‘Adrenaline’ showcases a different side of the band,” says lead vocalist Scott Anderson. “There’s an exciting pulse in the music and I wanted the lyrics to keep up with that same energetic level. The song makes me want to go out and try something wild, or at the very least: turn it up real loud.”

FINGER ELEVEN are currently on tour across North America as direct support to rock icons Creed on their “Summer of ‘99” tour which features additional interchanging support from Three Doors Down, Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, and Big Wreck. The band—Scott Anderson (vocals), James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar), Sean Anderson (bass), and Steve Molella (drums)—will make a stop at Louder Than Life festival during the jaunt and will also appear as direct support to Creed back in Canada for two arena shows in November. See dates below. Tickets are on sale now at http://fingereleven.com/.

FINGER ELEVEN Tour Dates
8/2 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center %
8/3 Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake %
8/6 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *
8/7 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center %
8/9 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre %
8/10 Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center %
8/13 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater *
8/14 Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre %
8/16 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre %
8/17 Welch, MN – Treasure Island Amphitheater %
8/20 Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion *
8/21 Boston, MA – Xfinity Center %
8/23 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium %
8/24 Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC %
8/31 San Bernardino, CA – Summer of ’99 And Beyond Festival %
9/1 Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre %
9/4 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre %
9/6 Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre %
9/7 Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre %
9/10 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP ^^
9/11 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion %
9/13 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center %
9/14 Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman %
9/16 Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater ^^
9/18 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek %
9/20 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at FL State Fairgrounds %
9/21 West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre %
9/24 Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place *
9/25 Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre %
9/26 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
9/27 Darien Lake, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater %
9/28 Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena %
11/25 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~
11/27 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~

^ with Creed and Switchfoot
~ with Creed
% with Creed and Three Doors Down
# with Creed and Big Wreck
* with Creed and Tonic
^^ with Daughtry

A group of men standing together Description automatically generated FINGER ELEVEN (Download HERE)
(l-r: Sean Anderson, Rick Jackett, Scott Anderson, James Black, Steve Molella
Photo credit: Jesse Milns

ABOUT FINGER ELEVEN
Finger Eleven is an alternative rock band originally from Burlington, Ontario and now based mostly out of Toronto. They are one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, have released a series of consecutive hit albums and become among the greatest live bands to ever emerge from the great White North. The Greyest of Blue Skies, their debut, broke Finger Eleven into the international mainstream, achieving Gold status in the United States and Platinum in Canada, and smashing the first single “One Thing”, across the radio and Billboard charts. Their 2007 album, Them vs. You vs. Me, launched the single “Paralyzer”, setting radio records in the US, peaking at #1 internationally and going 5x Platinum, the band’s second million+ seller. They won the Juno Award for Rock Album the following year and set an incredible run at rock radio, with an unbeaten #14 weeks at the top spot. Life Turns Electric, was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Rock Album of the Year. Five Crooked Lines continued to electrify audiences the world over and their 2023 Greatest Hits includes their biggest smash hit in a decade, “Together Right,” which topped the radio charts for an amazing 5-week run at #1.

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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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SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

August 1, 2024

Stoney’s North Forty announces live entertainment lineup for August

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2024

STONEY’S NORTH FORTY ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SHOWS IN JULY

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

Hop on the mechanical bull or take a spin on the dance floor below the mirrored armadillo! Stoney’s has you covered with free two step and line dance lessons Tuesdays through Saturdays. Visit https://stoneysnorthforty.com/dance-lesson/ for times and details.

WHERE: Stoney’s North Forty inside Santa Fe Station
4949 N. Rancho Drive

WHEN:
Thursday, July 4             Tennessee Jet
Thursday, July 11          Chad Freeman and Redline
Thursday, July 18          Presley & Taylor
Thursday, July 25          Graham Barham

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

ABOUT TENNESSEE JET

Long before Tennessee Jet began crisscrossing America as a one-man band, playing nightly shows full of fuzz guitar, primal percussion, and songs that split the difference between country and raw rock & roll, he traveled the interstates of Oklahoma with his bronc-riding father and barrel-racing mother. Sitting on the bench seat of an old Ford pickup truck pulling a horse trailer while heading to the next rodeo, he’d watch the grasslands of his home state fly past the windshield at highway speed. Country music was always on the radio back then, and those songs — honest, heartfelt classics by icons like Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam, both of whom he’d eventually join on tour — left a permanent mark. The Country, Tennessee Jet’s third album, nods to that childhood soundtrack. A salute to the sounds of his youth, these songs double down on Jet’s country and folk influences, without sacrificing the left-of-center approach that’s earned him a reputation as a genre bender. Honky-tonk ballads, twin fiddles, and country two-steps rub shoulders with a Nirvana-inspired rock song (“Johnny,” a tribute to 1950s legend Johnny Horton) and a bluegrass cover of the Black Crowes’ “She Talks to Angels.” The result is a richly textured album that’s both classic and modern in the same breath. This is raw, truthful country music — a reinvention of the sound that’s always formed the bedrock of Tennessee Jet’s artistry, even during his most amplified moments.

“My career has been a constant purging of what I’ve done before, so I can reinvent and create something that’s uniquely me,” says Jet, who kicked off his touring career by taking the stage alone, an electric guitar strapped across his chest and a drum set at his feet, accompanying himself with a one-man fuzz-filled wall of sound. It was an approach that owed as much to rock & roll’s distorted stomp as country music’s twang, and for Jet — an enthusiastic fan of Neil Young and Jack White, two forward-thinking rockers who, like Jet, refuse to be pigeonholed — the contrast between those genres was the whole point.

The Country marks the most collaborative project of Jet’s career. A songwriter, front man, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, he took a do-it-yourself approach to his 2015 debut and 2017’s Reata, both of which found Jet playing every instrument himself. The Country references those early years with songs like the autobiographical “Stray Dogs,” whose lyrics find a young Jet speeding down the Indian Nation Turnpike, his future wife riding shotgun, fueled by a combination of love, truck stop gasoline, and the need to make it to the next show on time. For an album that often pays homage to Jet’s DIY past, though, The Country also finds him teaming up with Dwight Yoakam’s touring band, whose members add Telecaster twang and Cali-country cool to Jet’s raw, ragged edges. Paul Cauthen, Cody Jinks, and Elizabeth Cook all lend a hand, too, duetting with Jet on their respective tracks while also teaming up for an all-hands-on-deck version of “Pancho and Lefty.” Additional guests include longtime Willie Nelson bandmate Mickey Raphael who lends harmonica as well as Lady Gaga bandleader Brian Newman on trumpet.

While The Country may be stocked with star power from the alt-country fringes, it’s Tennessee Jet who shines the brightest. A lifelong explorer who literally grew up on the road, he writes about love, loss, legends, and the pursuit of the muse in a voice that’s at once worldly and distinctly Oklahoman, peppering his lyrics with references to other literary heroes who, like him, shine at showcasing a sense of place: Faulkner, Shakespeare, Kerouac, and Woody Guthrie. Co-produced by the songwriter himself, The Country finds Tennessee Jet occupying his own sort of artistic crossroads, planting one boot in the nostalgic sounds of his past while pointing the other in a direction of his own making. This is his version of country music — a sound that, in Jet’s hands, becomes both fresh and familiar.

ABOUT CHAD FREEMAN & REDLINE

Chad Freeman & Redline, established on March 13, 2009, swiftly cultivated a unique sound that resonated locally and beyond. Starting with grassroots performances, they soon became fixtures on the Las Vegas Strip, entertaining crowds at events like PBR and NFR. Their journey expanded to include prestigious stages such as NASCAR, the Super Bowl, and CMA Fest, as well as numerous festivals, special events, and weddings.

Chad Freeman’s talent propelled him to international tours, gracing stages across Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Poland, Canada, Mexico, Chile, France, Switzerland, and beyond. As they celebrated their 10-year anniversary in 2019, Redline’s lineup remains as robust as ever, eagerly anticipating a future filled with performances on diverse stages worldwide.

ABOUT PRESLEY & TAYLOR

Presley & Taylor are a dynamic country duo that has taken the music industry by storm with their undeniable talent, captivating performances, and heartfelt songwriting. Hailing from Connecticut, these two sisters have quickly made a name for themselves in the country music scene, earning a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim along the way. With three previous singles, “22 Red Flags,” “Don’t Even Know Your Mama,” and “Everybody Sees It,” Presley & Taylor have made a significant impact on streaming platforms, amassing well over 5 million streams across all platforms. Their music has been featured on some of the biggest Spotify editorial playlists, including New Boots, Wild Country, Breakout Country, and more. The duo was also featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Country: Best of 2021 & 2022 with their songs “22 Red Flags” and “The Storm.” Not only have their songs resonated with fans, but they have also achieved two fan-voted #1 videos on CMT Music’s 12-Pack Countdown, solidifying their status as rising stars in the country music world.

Presley & Taylor’s debut EP, “Limited Edition (Side A),” has been a game-changer for the duo. Produced by Jimmy Ritchey and featuring some of Nashville’s best talent as musicians, co-writers and collaborators, the EP has quickly gained traction in the music industry. With over half a million streams in the first month and placements on highly coveted editorial playlists like New Music Friday Country, Next From Nashville, Fresh Finds Country, and Young Nashville on Spotify, as well as Country Pop and Country Waves on Tidal, and Apple Music’s New In Country playlist, the EP has solidified Presley & Taylor’s place as true artists and songwriters in the country music scene. The music videos accompanying the EP have also been a hit, earning the duo an additional fan-voted #1 on the CMT 12-Pack Countdown.

Presley & Taylor’s talent and hard work have led them to share the stage with some of country music’s biggest names. They have opened for renowned artists such as Old Dominion, Gary Allan, Martina McBride, Sammy Kershaw, Tracy Byrd, and more, showcasing their ability to hold their own among country music’s elite. Their live performances have captivated audiences across the country from California to Connecticut, leaving a lasting impression on fans and industry professionals alike. They have also graced the stages of major music festivals such as Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Country Thunder SK, and Country Thunder Wisconsin. Their talent and hard work have earned them coveted spots as featured artists on CMAfest sanctioned stages like the Spotlight Stage and the Durango Stage. Presley & Taylor’s relentless dedication to their craft and their fans has undoubtedly set them on a path to even greater success in the future.

Their success has not gone unnoticed, as Presley & Taylor have been featured in prestigious publications such as Billboard, Music Connection, Connecticut Magazine, CountryLine, Country Rebel, MusicRow Magazine, Inside Edition, and more. Their unique sound and authentic storytelling have garnered attention from both fans and industry insiders. With a thriving and growing social media presence and a fan base of over 250K followers, the duo has built a strong and dedicated community of supporters. Their engaging content and personal connection with fans have contributed to their rapid rise in popularity.

In addition to their musical success, Presley & Taylor have established themselves as ambassadors for the PEDIGREE Foundation, a cause close to their hearts. They have dedicated their time and efforts to raise funds and awareness for shelters and rescue organizations nationwide, using their platform to make a positive impact on the lives of animals in need.

With a strong team behind them Presley & Taylor are poised for even greater success in the future. Their unwavering dedication to their craft, genuine connection with fans, and commitment to making a positive impact set them apart as not just talented musicians, but as true ambassadors of country music. As they continue to write, perform, and connect with audiences around the world, Presley & Taylor are undoubtedly on the path to becoming country music’s next big stars.

ABOUT GRAHAM BARHAM

Graham Barham, originally from the quiet Louisiana village of Oak Ridge with just 124 residents, brings a distinctive Southern charm to his music. His songs paint vivid pictures of small-town life—moss-draped ponds, pickup trucks, and winding country roads are recurring motifs woven into his soulful lyrics. Despite his rural upbringing, Barham’s music transcends geographical boundaries, resonating deeply with audiences far beyond his hometown.

At 24, Barham’s journey to musical prominence began early, inspired by legends like George Strait and fueled by a knack for crafting catchy melodies honed during his formative years. His path to Nashville saw him evolve from singing in church as a child to penning heartfelt tunes that blend the raw honesty of country with the immediacy of pop influences. His breakout single, “Preachers Need People,” released in 2022, catapulted him into viral fame, showcasing his ability to infuse everyday stories with profound emotional depth.

Raised on a farm by a farmer father and a schoolteacher mother, Barham’s music reflects his blue-collar roots and an innate understanding of life’s highs and lows. His move to Nashville at 18 marked a turning point, where he immersed himself in songwriting, collaborating across genres and refining his unique brand of country music—authentic, heartfelt, and rich with personal narrative.

Produced largely by Will Bundy, whose credits include Keith Urban and Jason Aldean, Barham’s debut album on Virgin Records promises a collection of songs that capture the complexities of life’s journey. Tracks like “BREAK IT IN A BAR” and “TWO BROKE HEARTS” showcase his emotive vocals and incisive storytelling, while “Beer By My Bed” delves into moments of introspection and regret with unflinching honesty.

Looking ahead, Barham remains committed to crafting music that resonates on a soul-deep level, offering listeners a cathartic experience through his lyrics. Whether reflecting on personal growth, relationships, or the joy of a night out, his songs invite listeners to connect with their own stories. With each performance, Graham Barham continues to define his place in the world of country music, driven by a passion for authenticity and a desire to touch hearts with every verse.

ABOUT STONEY’S NORTH FORTY

From the creators of the award-winning, world famous Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, Stoney’s North Forty is a premiere destination for locals and tourists 21 and over who are looking for a boot stomping good ole time with line dancing, mechanical bull riding, beer pong, pool tables, and more. Located inside Santa Fe Station, and open Tuesday through 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 rising Nashville artists. Doors open at 4 p.m. and there are free line-dancing lessons Tuesdays through Saturdays. All active and retired military, teachers, nurses, and first responders with valid ID receive their first drink free! 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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August 1, 2024

U.K Alternative Pop Visionary GIA FORD Announces Her Highly-Anticipated Debut Album ‘Transparent Things’ Out September 13

DATE: AUGUST 1, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

ALTERNATIVE POP VISIONARY GIA FORD
ANNOUNCES HER HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM
‘TRANSPARENT THINGS’
DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 13 (CHRYSALIS RECORDS)
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE

VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
‘PAINT ME LIKE A WOMAN’
OUT NOW
WATCH THE DRAMATIC VIDEO HERE
AND LISTEN TO THE TRACK HERE

UK SUMMER FESTIVAL DATES TO BE FOLLOWED BY
GIA’S FIRST UK HEADLINING TOUR IN NOVEMBER

Photo Credit: Melanie Lehmann

“Beautiful song, beautiful chord changes. It was recorded by Tony Berg in LA who produced Phoebe Bridgers’ records. Beautifully produced, beautiful record, beautiful songs and it’s taken from her album Transparent Things which is out in September…” –Elton John Rocket Hour/Tems,Fontaines, D.C, And Kehlani (Apple Music)

“…darkly atmospheric dream pop.” —The Independent

“…a bold talent.” —CLASH

“…music’s most exciting new storyteller.” –Gay Times

Alternative pop visionary GIA FORD has announced her much-anticipated debut album TRANSPARENT THINGS out September 13 via Chrysalis Records. Recorded in Los Angeles at the renowned Sound City Studios with legendary producer Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers’ Stranger in the Alps and Punisher), TRANSPARENT THINGS is an immersive collection that showcases GIA’s ability to craft songs like no other artist of her generation. Pre-order the album are available here.

For GIA, those figures on the fringes of society are by far the most fascinating. Her songs tell the stories of the downtrodden to the downright dangerous. And through them, we begin to hear familiar, uncomfortable truths about ourselves. The theme of alienation runs through the album.

“Most of the characters in these songs are outcasts, all with unique ways of feeling on the periphery, somehow,” GIA says. While each song operates in its own realm, their subject matters create a throughline of eccentricity that turns TRANSPARENT THINGS into an odyssey of outcasts.

“Thematically it has a mythical quality, stemming from the repeated references to creatures, ghosts and undefined spirits. It’s a world of its own, where the characters have more in common than I initially thought was possible.”

Arguably no song better encapsulates the character of “the other” than the newly released single “Paint Me Like a Woman.’” The song is from the perspective of a woman who feels herself morphing into the villain as a result of abuse and mistreatment at the hands of all the men in her life.

GIA explains: “It is a look inside her mind as she feels herself drifting away from who she really is; allowing her rage to weave itself into the fabric of her being. It’s a comment on how we hurt each other, how we change each other, and a question: who gets punished for this terrible nature we have all, to varying degrees, embodied?”

Listen to “Paint Me Like A Woman” here and watch the video here.

DOWNLOAD HI RES ARTWORK HERE

Transparent Things Track Listing:

Poolside
Loveshot
Alligator
Buzzing On You
Falling In Love Again
Paint Me Like A Woman
Try Changing
Housewife Dreams Of America
Don’t Down Me Out
The Porcupine
Our Mutual Friend

After supporting labelmate Marika Hackman and Francis of Delirium at shows earlier this year, GIA is excited to announce her first headlining UK tour kicking off this November. Prior to the headlining shows, GIA will perform at festivals across the UK this summer including Soundhood Hackney, Latitude Festival, Green Man Festival and Rock N Roll Circus.

GIA’s haunting vocals, extraordinary gift for storytelling and her timeless sound, matched with her mesmerizing stage presence, have seen her garner support from The Independent, Rolling Stone UK, DIY, NME, Clash, Dork, The Line of Best Fit, 6 Music and Gay Times, and tipped as a One to Watch by The Independent, The Sun and Record of the Day.

Gia Ford Live Dates

Summer Shows:
Jun 13 – Soundhood Hackney, London
July 25 – Latitude Festival
Aug 15 – Green Man Festival
Aug 31 – Rock N Roll Circus Festival

UK Headline Tour:
Nov 11 – The Prince Albert, Brighton – TICKETS
Nov 14 – St Matthias Church, London – TICKETS
Nov 16 – Live at Leeds Festival, Leeds
Nov 17 – YES (Basement), Manchester – TICKETS
Nov 18 – McChuills, Glasgow – TICKETS
Nov 19 – Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield – TICKETS

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August 1, 2024

MEGADETH Announce Collaboration with Valco for Ltd. Edition ‘Megadeth VMK25 Headphones’

DATE: AUGUST 1, 2024

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

MEGADETH
ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION WITH VALCO
FOR LAUNCH OF
LIMITED-EDITION MEGADETH VMK25 HEADPHONES

BAND TO KICK OFF 35-DATE “DESTROY ALL ENEMIES” TREK
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MUDVAYNE AND ALL THAT REMAINS

TOMORROW, AUGUST 2, IN ROGERS, ARKANSAS

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Multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award-winning rockers MEGADETH proudly announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Finland’s premier headphone manufacturer Valco Oy with the release of limited-edition Megadeth VMK25 headphones. They are available in Valco’s online store starting today, August 1, and shipping globally. Fans and audiophiles alike should not miss the chance to own this unique piece of heavy metal history. Purchase the Megadeth VMK25 headphones online HERE.

Designed by Lauri Lumme and fine-tuned by audio expert Jasse Kesti, the Megadeth VMK25 headphones deliver the raw energy and meticulous detail synonymous with the band’s iconic music. It transforms every listening session into a front-row concert experience by blending Valco’s cutting-edge technology with Megadeth’s signature sound and integrates the distinctive voice of Dave Mustaine—Megadeth’s legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and founder—as audio feedback for various functions such as powering on, connecting, and activating noise cancellation. This standout feature and unique touch adds a layer of personalization for fans, making the listening experience even more special.

“Partnering with Valco has allowed us to create something truly unique for our fans,” says Dave Mustaine. “These headphones capture the essence of our music with unparalleled clarity and power. We are excited to share this with our global audience.”

The collaboration began when Megadeth‘s Finnish guitarist, Teemu Mäntysaari, introduced the band to Valco headphones. Impressed by their superior quality and sound, the band saw an opportunity to merge their music legacy with Valco’s innovative audio technology. The Official Megadeth Headphones are equipped with advanced Active Noise Cancelling technology, enabling users to fully immerse themselves in the rich, intricate sounds that define Megadeth’s music. Designed for both comfort and durability, these headphones are perfect for long listening sessions, whether at home or on the go.

MEGADETH kicks off their 35-date “Destroy All Enemies” North American tour tomorrow, August 2, in Rogers, Arkansas. The Live Nation-produced tour features special guests Mudvayne and All That Remains and will see MEGADETH perform classic hits from Rust In Peace, Countdown to Extinction, and more from their extensive catalog, along with material from their latest studio album THE SICK, THE DYING… AND THE DEAD!. Tickets and additional information for all upcoming dates is available HERE.

In 2024, MEGADETH continue to both define—and redefine—heavy metal. On the band’s 16th studio album, 2022’s The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!, they reinvented themselves once again, melding the ultra-frenetic riffing, fiercely intricate guitar solos and adventurous spirit of the quartet’s groundbreaking early output with the musicality and melodicism of its ’90s songwriting, all laced with signature virtuosity and precision—plus, of course, Mustaine’s singular vocal snarl and wry, take-no-shit lyrical vitriol. The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! debuted at No. 1 across Billboard‘s Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative Albums charts, and No. 3 on the Billboard 200—the band’s second effort in a row, after 2016’s Grammy®-winning Dystopia, to hit that mark.

ABOUT VALCO:
Valco is a leading Finnish brand known for its innovative audio products. Under the guidance of audio guru Jasse “Jazmanaut” Kesti, Valco has developed a line of noise-cancelling headphones, with the VMK25 being the top of the line. Valco’s mission is to sell enough high-quality audio products to fund the construction of a Death Star (not related to the Walt Disney Company) and subjugate all humanity, in a nice and friendly way. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and Finnish design, Valco strives to provide the best value for money and an exceptional audio experience, while being the nicest evil corporation around. https://www.valco.fi/en

MEGADETH “Destroy All Enemies U.S. Tour 2024” Dates
with support from Mudvayne and All That Remains

AUG 2 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
AUG 3 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
AUG 5 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheatre
AUG 6 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
AUG 8 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
AUG 9 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater (SOLD OUT)
AUG 10 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
AUG 12 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
AUG 13 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
AUG 15 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
AUG 16 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theatre at Planet Hollywood
AUG 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverick Arena*
AUG 20 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
AUG 21 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
AUG 23 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Macon Amphitheater*
AUG 24 – West Palm Beach, FL – IThink Financial Amphitheatre
SEP 3 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
SEP 5 – Huntington, WV – Marshall Health Network Arena*
SEP 6 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
SEP 7 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
SEP 9 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena*
SEP 10 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena*
SEP 11 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank
SEP 13 – Bethel, MY – Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
SEP 14 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
SEP 15 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live!*
SEP 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
SEP 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
SEP 20 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
SEP 21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
SEP 22 – Cleveland, OH – Temple Live
SEP 24 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
SEP 26 – St Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL
SEP 27 – Southaven, MS – Bankplus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove*
SEP 28 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
*non-Live Nation Dates

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(l-r: James LoMenzo, Dirk Verbeuren, Dave Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari)
Photo Credit: Ryan Chang

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July 31, 2024

Dimebag Darrell’s BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES Launches With Four Beverages, Announce Public Launch Event on Dime’s Birthday, Aug. 20, in LA

DT: JULY 31, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

IN DIME WE TRUST
LAUNCHES
BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES
WITH RELEASE OF
BLACKTOOTH 7 YEAR RYE WHISKEY,
BLACKTOOTH BLENDED,
AND BLACK TOOTH GRIN READY TO DRINK SINGLE-SERVE COCKTAILS

CEO & WIDOW OF THE LATE PANTERA GUITARIST,
RITA HANEY,
TO HOST PUBLIC LAUNCH EVENT
AT THE RAINBOW BAR & GRILL IN LOS ANGELES
IN HONOR OF LATE PANTERA GUITARIST’S BIRTHDAY
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

READ A Q&A WITH RITA HERE

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IN DIME WE TRUST is proud to announce the establishment of BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES—a female-owned-and-led liquor brand founded by Rita Haney, trustee and widow of the late legendary Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell. BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES’ mission is to honor his legacy with premium handcrafted beverages which embody his rebellion, creativity, and unifying nature with the release of BLACKTOOTH American Rye Whiskey, BLACKTOOTH Blended, and BLACKTOOTH Grin Ready To Drink Single-Serve cocktails (Leaded & Unleaded).

BLACKTOOTH American Rye Whiskey is the brand’s signature release—a seven-year aged rye whiskey blended with the finest artesian spring water from the Rocky Mountains. BLACKTOOTH Blended is a blend of the seven-year American Rye whisky and ultra-smooth vodka at a wallet-friendly point of $33 in honor of Dimebag’s known association with the number three. Blacktooth Grin is a blend paying tribute to Dimebag’s infamous drink concoction, the “Black Tooth Grin,” a canned mix of Blacktooth Blended and cola available as “Leaded” (with sugar) and “Unleaded” (sugar-free). All four beverages are currently available to purchase online in select U.S. markets via https://blacktoothbeverages.com.

“Darrell always wanted his own whiskey, we talked about it a lot together,” shares HANEY. “I have handwritten notes and lists, with his ideas and drawings, BlackTooth was always part of those goals he wanted to reach. Dime was always about unity, whether it be brought around through music or good cocktails. He loved to pour ‘em up and ‘Watch It Go!’ He was always about a damn good time! I think this whiskey represents his essence very well…That ‘Getcha Pull’ attitude…enjoy life and have as much of a good time as can be had. You can’t go wrong with that outlook, and a good cocktail to go along with it!”

BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES team includes Walt Kerpa (CEO of Distilled Spirits USA, Inc. and Founder of American Revolution Vodka), Jordan Kerpa (Master Distiller and Head of Operations), and Director of Operations Brent Hamilton (former Marketing Executive for various large-scale energy drink brands). “I like to think the pink beard up above had a hand in a chance meeting between Walt and myself,” says HANEY. “We met at a music showcase and sparked up a conversation over our love of music, family and good booze!” Read a Q&A with HANEY to find out more about forming BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES and her fondest memories with Dimebag HERE.

“My son Jordan and I are honored to be part of the journey in bringing Blacktooth to life, comments WALT. “Rita is one of the most caring and genuine people we have ever met, and her passion to pursue this dream that she and Dime founded so many years ago is so apparent when you hear her speak. This is not another celebrity brand; this is legacy brand honoring an icon!”

“Rita is truly honoring Dimebag’s legacy in every sense with BlackTooth Beverages,” says HAMILTON. “I feel that fans will appreciate the time and effort she has spent developing an authentic ‘BlackTooth’ taste profile. The initial response has been beyond exciting. I’m honored to be a part of BlackTooth and to be able to finally share it with the fans.”

BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES’ launch will be celebrated with a special event Tuesday, August 20, on Dimebag’s birthday, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the iconic Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, CA. HANEY will be behind the bar pouring the new line of BLACKTOOTH BEVERAGES for fans along with some special guest bartenders (to be announced). A “Dimebag Experience” pop-up will feature a display of Dimebag’s iconic guitars, personal effects and memorabilia plus exclusive Dimebag Hardware merch. SIRIUS XM’s Jose Mangin will be broadcasting “Dime Day” live from the event; an annual 24-hr broadcast celebrating Dimebag and his music which includes tributes and stories from fellow musicians and fans. Mangin will also bring the VinDime limo (aka “White Fang”)—a restored 1997 Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine previously owned by Dimebag and Pantera co-founder/drummer Vinnie Paul—for fans to sit in and take photos with. There will also be a special acoustic performance from rock’n’roll group OF LIMBO during the event.

(Dimebag Darrell; Photos courtesy of Rita Haney)

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July 26, 2024

CORY MARKS Enlists Sully Erna, Mick Mars & Travis Tritt to “(Make My) Country Rock”; Announces New Album ‘Sorry For Nothing’ Due 10/11 via Better Noise Music

DT: JULY 26, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

COUNTRY/ROCK ARTIST
CORY MARKS
ENLISTS SULLY ERNA OF GODSMACK, MICK MARS AND TRAVIS TRITT
ON
“(MAKE MY) COUNTRY ROCK”
–THE LATEST TRACK FROM HIS UPCOMING SECOND ALBUM
‘SORRY FOR NOTHING’
DUE OCTOBER 11 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM TRACK HERE | WATCH VIDEO HERE

PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE

MARKS ADDS U.S. TOUR DATES THIS FALL WITH THEORY OF A DEADMAN

CORY MARKS – SORRY FOR NOTHING Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

CORY MARKS is thrilled to announce his second full-length album SORRY FOR NOTHING will be released via BETTER NOISE MUSIC on October 11. The album offers an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs, equally divided between MARKS’ breakthrough blend of arena-rock and roots country alongside kindred spirits such as Eric Church, Zach Bryan, Hardy, and Brantley Gilbert.

MARKS has today (July 26) released the album’s no-apologies track “(Make My) Country Rock.” It notably includes features from Sully Erna of multi-platinum hard rock group GODSMACK, legendary guitarist Mick Mars (Mötley Crüe), and multi-platinum selling and award-winning country artist Travis Tritt. “(Make My) Country Rock”–produced by Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert)—rallies together fans of both country and rock alike with the opening line—“I’ve been known to piss some people off / From the Sunset Strip to small town honky tonks / I’ve been behind both kinds of bars”—while its chorus proudly proclaims: “Ain’t ever gonna stop/ I’m gonna make my country rock.”

Stream it now digitally at https://corymarks.ffm.to/mmcr.

Watch the music video below or directly via YouTube HERE.

“What can I say…I’m country, I’m rock,” shares MARKS. “That’s exactly what this song is and what I sing about. It may piss people off, but I know a lot more listeners out there are gonna be happier when they hear it. I can say that my friends and features on this track agree too! I’m gonna make my country rock!”

SORRY FOR NOTHING is the follow-up to MARKS’ successful debut, Who I Am. It generated the hit single “Outlaws & Outsiders,” which charted at #1 in the U.S. on Billboard’s “Rock Digital Song Sales” chart and #5 on iTunes “Country Songs, while making history as the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act.

Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, Papa Roach), Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), SORRY FOR NOTHING’s 13 songs range from Haggard-like country and virtual bluegrass to straight-up arena rock anthems, Eagles-like acoustic country-folk and almost “Pantera”-like hard metal.

“They’re all Cory Marks,” says MARKS. “I’m very familiar with both genres. I try to mix country music with rock and a dash of metal, mash it all up and that’s my sound. This album features the best songs I’ve written since Covid. It’s a kick in the ass, the good, the bad and the ugly, the ups and downs of life, adding that little bit of fuel to the fire to keep you fighting, to keep your eye on the prize. There are songs for partying, songs to look back on life and have a good cry, love songs… something for everyone. Whether you’re a rock fan, a metal fan or a country music fan, my mission is to reach anyone who feels a little different.”

MARKS will be headed to the U.S. this fall opening for multi-platinum rock Theory of A Deadman. The tour stretches from October 29 to November 23 and will see MARKS performing an acoustic set featuring music from SORRY FOR NOTHING alongside past hits. MARKS has previously toured North America with a blend of artists including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, and Brantley Gilbert, while also having joined Nickelback on the main stage at the annual Boots and Hearts festival in Toronto in 2023. Tickets are available now HERE. See full dates listed below.

SORRY FOR NOTHING Track Listing:
1. (Make My) Country Rock (feat. Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt, and Mick Mars)
2. Guilty (feat. DL of Bad Wolves)
3. Whiskey For Sal
4. Sorry For Nothing
5. Drunk When I’m High
6. 17
7. Fast As I Can
8. Tough To Be Strong
9. A Lot Like Me
10. 1949
11. Lit Up
12. Late Night Of Drinking Again
13. Learn To Fly

CORY MARKS Tour Dates:
10/29 Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Theatre ^
10/30 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom ^
11/1 Toledo, OH – Stranahan Theater ^
11/2 Erie, PA – Warner Theatre ^
11/3 Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre ^
11/6 Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theatre *
11/8 Waterloo, NY – The Vine Showroom at del Lago Casino *
11/10 Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center *
11/12 Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues *
11/13 New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall *
11/15 Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom *
11/16 Huntington, NY – The Paramount *
11/17 Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre *
11/19 Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre *
11/21 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater *
11/22 Wichita, KS – The Cotillion *
11/23 La Vista, NE – The Astro *

^ with Theory Of A Deadman & 10 Years
* with Theory Of A Deadman & Saint Asonia

A person with long hair sitting at a bar Description automatically generated CORY MARKS
Credit: Ed Regan

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July 25, 2024

TOMMY EMMANUEL and MICHAEL CLEVELAND Perform “Mr. Guitar” Together At The Opry Helping To Kick Off The Chet Atkins Appreciation Society’s 4-Day Event

DATE: JULY 25, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/LYNDIE WENNER, SRO PR

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GUITARIST/ARTIST
TOMMY EMMANUEL
AND GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING BLUEGRASS FIDDLER
MICHAEL CLEVELAND
JOINED TOGETHER TO HELP KICK OFF THE CHET ATKINS APPRECIATION SOCIETY’S 4-DAY ANNUAL EVENT

THE TWO ARTISTS PERFORMED “MR. GUITAR”—THEIR COLLABORATIVE TRACK ON THE CURRENT CHET ATKINS TRIBUTE ALBUM, ‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’—
AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY
IN HONOR OF CHET ATKINS 100^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Pictured, L-R: Ken Leister, Executive Producer at Morningstar Music Productions, and guitarist/artist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, at the Grand Ole Opry
Photo Credit: Morningstar Music Productions

Grammy Award-winning acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel and Grammy Award-winning bluegrass fiddler Michael Cleveland joined together on July 10 to help kick off the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society’s four-day annual event that was held at the Music City Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville. Emmanuel and Cleveland appeared together onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, performing “Mr. Guitar,” their collaborative track on the current and critically acclaimed Chet Atkins tribute album, WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE—A Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins. Both the show and CAAS event honored the legendary music icon and guitar great’s 100^th anniversary celebration.

Released April 19 on the Morningstar Music Productions label, the album features 15 tracks and 22 artists from the country, rock, bluegrass and acoustic musical realms. Conceived and produced by the legendary 3-time Grammy-winning, bluegrass and country songwriter, producer and guitarist Carl Jackson, the album 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. Read a press release here about the album and Chet Atkins’ 100^th anniversary celebration HERE and view a sizzle reel about the album HERE.

A collection of vinyl records Description automatically generated “Salutes to Chet Atkins’s unique career and contributions are unlikely to stop, but this latest entry is a manifestly heartfelt and repeatedly listenable one.”
–Barry Mazor, Wall Street Journal, 4/15/2024

Purchase “We Still Can’t Say Good Bye” HERE or visit the Chet Forever website HERE.

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. Producer and musician 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 was released 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

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July 24, 2024

Billy Morrison X Mark Weiss: A Collection Of Art And Photography: “A MOMENT IN TIME” Event in LA

DATE: JULY 23, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

X5 PODCAST AND MOTOR CARS LA PRESENT
“A MOMENT IN TIME”
BILLY MORRISON X MARK WEISS:
A COLLECTION OF ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
BASED ON THE IMAGES OF MARK WEISS

PUBLIC OPENING AT MOTOR CARS LOS ANGELES SHOWROOM
SET FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21,
TO BE PRECEDED BY VIP PREVIEW
ON SEPTEMBER 19 AND SEPTEMBER 20

L-R: Mark Weiss and Billy Morrison
Photo Credit: Michal Pellicone

Recording artist and contemporary fine artist BILLY MORRISON and world-renowned photographer MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS will come together for one weekend only—September 19, 20, and 21 at the iconic Motor Cars LA Showroom in Hollywood, CA—to showcase a series of paintings by Morrison, based on the images photographed by Weiss. Billed as “A Moment In Time,” the event is presented by X5 Podcast and Motor Cars LA. See a few images below.

There are 12 unique canvas pieces from Morrison, and high-end editions of the same photographs from Weiss, with a special 13th painting and prints going to support mental health, suicide prevention and trauma counseling through the Above Ground charity spearheaded by Morrison and Dave Navarro, Jane’s Addiction’s guitarist.

The public viewing is set for September 21, to be preceded by the VIP Preview on September 19, and September 20 which will feature a Q+A from both artists. There will be a live stream at Thursday’s red carpet event from the X5 Podcast team. At this event, Rock N Roll and Fine Art collide with multi-million-dollar supercars in the entertainment capital of the world. See the event details—and read an illuminating Q&A with Morrison and Weiss—below.

BILLY MORRISON has developed successful careers in multiple genres, as a rock guitarist (with Billy Idol for the past 15 years), a solo recording artist, and as a contemporary fine artist. Self-study and experimentation are the essence of Morrison’s process, working with oil paints and spray in a Warhol-esque aesthetic. Morrison’s iconic style mimics the effects of multilayered screen printing through a street art approach with the use of stencils.

MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS is a world-renowned photographer who has traveled the globe photographing legends from Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS. Weiss’ inimitable photographs helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s.

Thursday, September 19, 6pm–9pm:
Party, red carpet, Q&A with both Morrison and Weiss, and acoustic performance by Billy Morrison & special guests.

Friday, September 20, 7pm-10pm:
VIP viewing, This Friday night event will feature a Q+A with both Morrison and Weiss.

Saturday, September 21, 11am-5pm:
Open Viewing

Motor Cars Los Angeles Showroom
953 N. Sycamore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Q&A with Billy Morrison and Mark “Weissguy” Weiss

What inspired this collaboration of photography and art?

BILLY: As a fine art painter, there are certain rules about using images from photographers and in fact, some extremely interesting and high-profile court cases surrounding certain images. So when the opportunity was suggested to both of us by Charlie Reece (X5 Podcast) that Mark and I could close that gap between photographer and artist by doing a collaborative show, we both jumped at the chance.

MARK: When Charlie presented this opportunity to collaborate with Billy on creating new life for 12 of my classic photographs, I was ecstatic. Billy is bringing an added dimension and new appreciation to a dozen of my favorites. I spent the eighties hopping from one tour bus to another, shooting press photos and creating album covers, having a blast. Whenever I photographed a band in the ‘80s, it was like gaining a bunch of new friends. 40 years later, it feels good to get that feeling again with Billy.”

Billy—maybe you can isolate a few of the paintings and tell us your thoughts about them?

BILLY: Obviously painting my boss, Billy Idol, is quite intimidating! You don’t want to get that wrong! But Mark’s photograph of Billy during the Rebel Yell days is so iconic and so widely used, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to paint it. Tom Petty is another painting that was quite intimidating to paint, as we shared management and there are a bunch of ties between the Idol camp and the Petty camp. Finally, the Ozzy Osbourne painting obviously felt strange to do, considering my multi-decade friendship with the man, but I chose a very different and endearing shot that Mark took, Sharon has seen the finished painting and approved, and you will have to come to the show to see it!

Mark—perhaps you can give us some words about the final results of the collaboration…that is, seeing your photographs painted?

MARK: When deciding which images he would work on, we both seemed to gravitate towards the same ones. Billy’s close friendship with the Prince of Darkness makes this extra special, as Ozzy and Sharon had taken me around the world and welcomed me into their family when I was starting my career. I am looking forward to the gallery event when I, too, will see the paintings for the first time!

Your collaboration has cultural relevance, noting that photographer Lynn Goldsmith recently won her lawsuit against the Andy Warhol Estate. So it’s terrific to know that there is a collaboration in this scenario between the photographer and the painter. Can you share your thoughts about this?

BILLY: I completely understand that a photographer owns the copyright to that image, but I believe there are many ways that the subject of that image, as well as artists like myself, can collaborate and create more effectively with the photographer. Iconic images will always be a subject of creativity, and I believe that by teaming up with Mark, we are showing what can be achieved with co-operation, creative dialogue and a desire to share those images in different ways with the world.

BILLY MORRISON:
https://www.instagram.com/billymorrisonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/BillyMorrison/
https://twitter.com/billymorrison
https://billymorrisonart.com/

MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS
https://www.instagram.com/markweissguy
https://www.facebook.com/MarkWeissPhotography
https://thedecadethatrocked.com/

CHARLIE REECE / X5 PODCAST

Charlie Reece, the multifaceted businessman, musician, and founder of the X5 Podcast, has been making waves from his professional studio in Alabama. Known for his deep love of rock ‘n’ roll, Charlie is not just a podcast host but also a rock/country artist with an upcoming album. The X5 Podcast, which airs weekly, has been featured by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, NME, Loudwire, and Guitar.com, and is a lighthearted and culturally relevant mix of comedy and conversation with rock stars, personalities and comedians. As a collector of Billy Morrison’s art, Reece’s admiration for his work led to the birth of this anticipated collaboration show with iconic 80’s photographer, Mark Weiss.

MOTOR CARS LA SHOWROOM

Motor Cars LA was created in 2020 and is operated by Stuart McIntosh, with the aim of sourcing the finest examples of rare and hard-to-find exotic and classic vehicles whilst providing our clients with the highest levels of service, professionalism and automotive knowledge. Since December 2022, Motor Cars LA has been located in the heart of Los Angeles at 953 N Sycamore Avenue, (the nearest large intersection is Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue) and provides over 8,000sq/ft of modern display space for all of our available vehicles.

ABOVE GROUND:

Founded in 2018, by Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison and manager Rick Canny, Above Ground is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of the issues of mental health.

Here are a few images from the Morrison and Weiss “A Moment In Time” collaboration.

A person playing a guitar Description automatically generated Keith Richards, photo by Mark Weiss (1981)

A person playing a guitar Description automatically generated Keith Richards, painting by Billy Morrison (2024)

A person holding a cigarette Description automatically generated Tom Petty, photo by Mark Weiss (1985)

A person with long hair holding a small object Description automatically generated Tom Petty, painting by Billy Morrison (2024)

A person singing into a microphone Description automatically generated Billy Idol, photo by Mark Weiss (1984)

Billy Idol, painting by Billy Morrison (2024)

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