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March 6, 2024

El Dorado Cantina and The Cantina by El Dorado go verde for St. Patrick’s Day

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March 6, 2024

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EL DORADO CANTINA AND THE CANTINA BY EL DORADO
GO VERDE WITH ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALS

WHAT: El Dorado Cantina and The Cantina by El Dorado join in the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with fun and festive offerings:

El Dorado Cantina specials:

- - Aguachiles ($18)
  - Tableside Guacamole ($18)
  - Green Beer – Modelo, Corona, or Pacifico ($5)
  - Jameson shots ($8)

The Cantina specials:

Aguachiles ($15)
- - Green Beer – Modelo, Corona, or Pacifico ($5)
  - Jameson shots ($7)

WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 2024

WHERE: El Dorado Cantina
430 S. Rampart Blvd. inside Tivoli Village, 702-333-1112

3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive near The Strip, 702-722-2289

The Cantina by El Dorado

8349 W. Sunset Road near the 215 Beltway, 725-208-1903

Reservations are encouraged.

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.

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.

ABOUT THE CANTINA BY EL DORADO

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, The Cantina by El Dorado features a streamlined menu of high quality organic, non-GMO authentic Mexican cuisine, a full-service bar with gaming, and multiple televisions for an elevated sports viewing experience. Every Monday is Margarita Flight Monday featuring a choice of four signature margaritas made with Patrón® Silver for $55, and every Tuesday is Tequila Tuesday featuring $10 Don Julio® 1942 shots. The Cantina is conveniently located off the 215 Beltway and Durango Drive at 8349 W. Sunset Rd #150. For more information or to make a reservation, call 725-208-1903 or visit https://eldoradocantina.com/the-cantina-by-eldorado/.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot / SRO PR
310-367-9056
hillary@sropr.com

Image of Aguachiles is courtesy of El Dorado Cantina

March 6, 2024

Veteran Singer/Songwriter JEFF LARSON Today Shares The Video For “Something Of A Dream” Single Out This Friday

DATE: MARCH 6, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

JEFF LARSON
TODAY SHARES THE VIDEO FOR “SOMETHING OF A DREAM”
SINGLE OUT THIS FRIDAY
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

MARKS THE FIRST RELEASE
FROM HIS MELODICALLY SPARKLING AND CALIFORNIA-THEMED ALBUM
‘ADOBE HOME’
OUT APRIL 26 VIA NASHVILLE-BASED LABEL MELODY PLACE

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

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Veteran California singer-songwriter-guitarist JEFF LARSON today (March 6) has shared the lyric video for “Something of A Dream” ahead of the single’s release this Friday (March 8). With its warm California rock-rooted sound, the track marks the first release from the melodically sparkling ADOBE HOME album and features Gerry Beckley of AMERICA, who co-produced the 13-track disc with LARSON, on bass, electric lead guitar and organ. The album is out April 26 on Nashville-based Melody Place. Watch the colorful video HERE, read a Q&A below with LARSON, and pre-save the single HERE.

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

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

Here’s a Q&A with LARSON about “Something of A Dream.”

“Something of a Dream” Q&A with JEFF LARSON

“Something of a Dream” is the album’s first single. Can you talk about why you feel it’s a good introduction to the album?

JEFF LARSON: Of course, I’m partial to all the songs on the album, but it’s a mark of good songcraft to have one that goes from major to minor in its feel with a good hook to carry it on. I think “Something of a Dream” fits that.

The song has a gorgeous California rock-rooted sound—it’s a winning combination with an ear-catching lilting melody, ringing guitars, and resonant harmonies. Can you talk about what inspired the song musically?

LARSON: I love jangly pop-folk-rock music and bands like REM (“The One I Love”) and Real Estate to The Byrds, Beatles, Moody Blues, etc. It’s fun for me since the riff I play at the top of the chorus is something I’ve had around since high school. Things like riffs and melodies seem to hang around until they’re exercised. The pandemic was a bit of a reset of innocence when it came to songwriting and recording so a lot of things came out for me. I was just approaching things for the song and the feel. I also hadn’t written on electric guitar in a while, and this was one of several songs that originated from that so it’s fresh to me.

Gerry Beckley, with whom you co-produced the album, is featured on bass, electric lead guitar, and organ. What’s it like for you guys to work together?

LARSON: We have been collaborating in some fashion for many years now. The pandemic accelerated that activity with the downtime for songwriting, recording, and the back and forth on tracking instruments, backing vocals, and the overall production process. There is a backlog of material even now of my song recordings as well as his new solo release due in 2024, that I co-produced, sang backing vocals, etc. The issue for us is not output, it’s outlets. Melody Place, as a label, has been kind of enough to give this material a hearing and let some air out of the ballon for what tends to build up for me.

The song has open-ended lyrics about a romance: “And I remember the way you looked with your eyes so far away.” What inspired this song? The lyrics have a haunting feel.

LARSON: Lyrically, this came from observations of friends’ relationships and my own past experiences. It has some longing, frustration, melancholy, and a little psychedelic imagery with a line like “from the desert to the sea inside.” I discovered the Days of Future Passed by The Moody Blues in 2021 (yes, just getting to it) and maybe some of that vibe came through.

The video has beautiful atmospheric images of the American southwest, the ocean, and adobe homes with the lyrics superimposed. Why do you feel this visualization is a good way for listeners/viewers to experience the song?

LARSON: I’ve always been attracted to songs that paint pictures with the music and lyrics. It’s one of those areas, if handled well, that can keep a song from becoming pedestrian. Regarding the imagery of the video, I worked with a neighbor I met around the time I started recording Adobe Home. Ryan Corey and I connected on shared musical interests, and he was a graphics designer with Smog Design in L.A. We discussed that it should connect to the album graphics which he designed and to make those come alive a bit. It fits the vibe of the song and provides a window into the album as a whole.”

Here’s the track listing and songwriting credits for ADOBE HOME:

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

ABOUT JEFF LARSON:

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

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For press inquiries regarding JEFF LARSON, contact:

SRO PR
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

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March 5, 2024

Spring fling into Vic’s Las Vegas this St. Patrick’s Day

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March 5, 2024

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SPRING FLING INTO VIC’S LAS VEGAS THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Vic’s Player’s Card members can try their luck for a pot of gold on slots

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WHAT: Lads and lassies will delight in food, beverage, and gaming specials when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Vic’s Las Vegas. Enjoy such Irish inspired dishes as Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage – Corned Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots (pictured, $28), or a Classic Shepherd’s Pie – Lamb with Vegetables in a Rich Gravy, Topped with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Baked ($25). Their menu of Italian American favorites will also be offered.

Drink Specials:
$5 Guinness
$7 Green Draft Beer Pint – Trumer Pilsner
$7 Jameson Cocktails
$7 Irish Car Bombs
$9 Boozy Shamrock Shake

Player’s Card members earn double points all day. Players who hit a straight flush or a royal flush in the Club suit will win an additional $500 Free Play, and any gamer who plays a minimum of 100 points will be entered in a drawing to win $250.

WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 2024

WHERE: Vic’s Las Vegas
355 Promenade Place in Symphony Park
Reservations are encouraged.

ABOUT VIC’S LAS VEGAS

Created by Porchlight Hospitality in 2023, Vic’s Las Vegas is located in Symphony Park at 355 Promenade Place. Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, Vic’s features Italian-American cuisine, a full-service bar, gaming, and live entertainment nightly. Reservations can be made by calling 725-755-5299 or visit vicslasvegas.com. Follow on Instagram @vicslasvegas.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot, SRO PR
310-367-9056
Hillary@sropr.com

Photo is courtesy of Vic’s Las Vegas

March 4, 2024

El Dorado Cantina announces the return of Latin Night every Thursday at Tivoli Village starting this Thurs.

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March 4, 2024

LATIN NIGHT RETURNS TO EL DORADO CANTINA AT TIVOLI VILLAGE
STARTING THURSDAY, MARCH 7

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WHAT: Latin Night is back at El Dorado Cantina in Tivoli Village starting Thursday, March 7. Every Thursday, take a spin salsa dancing on the patio to a live DJ while enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine and handcrafted cocktails!

Don Julio 1942® shots will be on special for $10 to kick off the return of Latin Night.

WHEN: Every Thursday starting March 7, 2024, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: El Dorado Cantina
430 S. Rampart Blvd. inside Tivoli Village, 702-333-1112

ABOUT EL DORADO CANTINA

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot / SRO PR
310-367-9056
hillary@sropr.com

Image is courtesy of El Dorado Cantina

March 1, 2024

Stoney’s Rockin’ Country goes mad for live music this March

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March 1, 2024

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STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY GOES MAD FOR LIVE MUSIC THIS MARCH

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

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

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

WHEN:            Friday, March 1            Lane Smith
Friday, March 8           Tyler Braden
Friday, March 15         Treaty Oak Revival
Friday, March 22         Chancey Williams
Friday, March 29         Danny Stevens

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

ABOUT LANE SMITH

“It kind of came to the ultimatum: either fight bulls or play music.” Country singer Lane Smith is no stranger to hard living and hard work—raised just north of San Antonio in Spring Branch, Texas, he grew up rodeoing, specifically as a bullfighter. He chose that piece of the equation because it was the part he could control, and it was a bit less scary than riding bulls. As an outsider, admittedly, it’s a little hard to grasp the nuance.

The overlap between country music and rodeo culture is strong, and well documented. Chris LeDoux and Garth Brooks told us all about it—the sport isn’t for the faint of heart. It stretches away from home, from loved ones, with long, dirty hours and no guarantee of a payoff.

In fact, it’s more likely to imagine a scenario of walking away beat up, busted, and possibly even further away from a goal than where you might’ve started. It’s not that different than playing shows on the road or that far removed from the idea of embarking on an independent career in country music that you plan to build from the ground up.

But that’s exactly what Smith has done. He released his first EP in 2018 and another in 2021, with singles earning more than a million plays on all platforms. His catchy blend of country music “will chill you to the bones while you’re tappin’ your feet,” as his song “Big Show” exclaims.

And it seems to be catching on. He’s already crossed off a few of his bucket-list venues, including the legendary Gruene Hall, along with supporting slots with artists like Kyle Park, Matt Stell, Colt Ford, and Chase Matthews, to name just a few. “I loved rodeoing from the day I started to the day I decided music was where I wanted to be,” he says. “But I had two dreams growing up; one was rodeo, and one was music, and I’m glad that’s where I’ve landed now.”

ABOUT TYLER BRADEN

Tyler Braden has the gritty powerhouse vocals, the expressive pen and the ability to deliver a lyric with complete conviction worthy of a headliner. His new Warner Music Nashville EP, Neon Grave, combines deep-rooted country tradition with the rollicking, high-energy instincts of a born rock ‘n’ roller. The project’s flagship single, “Try Losing One,” hit No. 1 on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown. Billboard asserted that the fiery, yearning ballad features “one of the most moving vocal deliveries in country music right now,” while MusicRow declared that it “burns with ferocious power and passion.” Braden began crafting his sound as a teenager in Slapout, AL, where he demonstrated his mettle playing four-hour cover sets. He continued to perform between shifts as a firefighter in both Montgomery and Nashville. His first date at the homegrown Whiskey Jam concert series in January 2017 paved his path to today. With 200 MILLION streams to his name, Braden is now taking stages world-round. His growing list of tour credits includes Brooks & Dunn, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley and Mitchell Tenpenny; this summer, he will join select dates of Luke Bryan’s Country On run. With studio recordings that pack the punch of his propulsive live performances, Braden’s energy and emotion are connecting with fans across the globe.

ABOUT TREATY OAK REVIVAL

Treaty Oak Revival is a Texas country rock band founded deep in the heart of West Texas. Starting in 2019; the band has formed itself on a foundation of Texas Red Dirt Country combined with its influences of punk and southern rock in their style and playing.

ABOUT CHANCEY WILLIAMS

Saddle Bronc athlete turned neo-traditional country music sensation Chancey Williams has gone from competing on horseback, to performing as a headliner at fairs, festivals, and venues across the country. As one of only two artists (Chris LeDoux) to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days, and the only singer/songwriter to be endorsed by CINCH®, Williams is the next authentic cowboy of country music.

Growing up on a ranch in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, Williams is one of the proud few hailing from Moorcroft, WY – a town so small it doesn’t need stoplights. Rodeo, wrestling, and academic talents took him first to Casper College, and then to the University of Wyoming. Williams earned several degrees, including a Master’s in Public Administration, but it was music and the camaraderie of the road that continued to take him all over the United States.

2023 brought a string of continued successes – Williams kicked off the year with the release of his latest album, One of These Days, was invited to make his debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry, played multiple dates with Parker McCollum and Ian Munsick, made an appearance at Cheyenne Frontier Days with Dierks Bentley, stopped to visit military families at several Fisher House locations nationwide, and capped the year performing on national television opening the 5th round of the National Finals Rodeo and headlining the main showroom at South Point (“ground zero”) at the most important rodeo event in the world.

In January, Williams released his new single “A Cowboy Who Would,” this time with hit songwriter Brice Long at the production helm. The tune – which offers a shift in the typical “leaving kind” cowboy mentality and, instead, finds the former saddle bronc athlete opting to hang his hat with the woman he loves – has already been added by more than 150 country stations nationwide, was featured by PickleJar’s “Up All Night” program (which is syndicated on 47 Cumulus stations nationwide), was featured on country music’s biggest and best longest-running countdown show in North America, Country Top 40’s Launchpad with Fitz!, and is receiving airplay on Local Radio Network’s MainStream Country and Super Star Country show formats. His 2024 tour includes Williams’ debut performance at The Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, a headlining spot at the Black Hills Stock, and a return to the Grand Ole Opry.

ABOUT DANNY STEVENS

Danny Stevens is a Nashville based singer and songwriter who was also the frontman of The Audition, an underrated and prolific pop-rock band that was active in the early to late 2000’s. Danny admittedly hasn’t done any long-form interviews about his time with The Audition so we get the most in-depth and honest record to date about Danny first joining the band, their relationship with the controversial Victory Records, to the band’s quiet disbandment. Danny also unveils his new solo project, which hasn’t been officially announced, but will be sweeping the airways in the next few months. As you’ll hear him describe, this is just the beginning of the most exciting phase in his musical career.

ABOUT STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY

The award-winning, world famous Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is Las Vegas’ premiere destination for locals and tourists who are looking for a boot stomping good ole time with line dancing, mechanical bull riding, beer pong, pool tables, and more. Located at Town Square, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is a 19,000 square foot high-energy nightclub that features a 2,000 square foot dance floor and 570 square foot stage for dancing and performances, along with a state-of-the-art sound system, live bands, and DJs. Open Thursday through Saturday, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country offers special promotions including the World-Famous Ladies Night on Thursdays where ladies drink for just $2 and live music from the latest and greatest in country music every Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. and line-dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (702) 435-2855 or go to stoneysrockincountry.com. Find Stoney’s Rockin’ Country on Facebook, Twitter @StoneysLV, and Instagram @stoneysrockincountry.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot, SRO PR

310-367-9056
hillary@sropr.com

Link to artist images (courtesy): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/80380v7smimmbwi71shv4/h?rlkey=949vbgxwm2skjwjsaeoe4tnkf&dl=0

February 29, 2024

Buzzed-About UK Band KILLERSTAR Share Video For New Single “You’re A Chameleon”—Debut Album Out 3/1

DATE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

BUZZED-ABOUT UK BAND KILLERSTAR
SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “YOU’RE A CHAMELEON”
FROM THEIR SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM
OUT MARCH 1ST – PRE-ORDER HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

LONDON HEADLINE SHOW AT THE 100 CLUB ON MARCH 16TH

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Buzzed-about new UK band KillerStar—Rob Fleming and James Sedge—today (February 29) roll out the video for “You’re A Chameleon” ahead of their self-titled debut album’s release tomorrow, Friday, March 1. The disc has earned a four-star review in the March issue of the UK’s respected Mojo magazine as well as press accolades in the US (*see the “critical praise” section below*).

Watch the video HERE for this Fleming-penned “driving hard rock track that blended in some catchy vocal hooks, melodies and harmonies, with a few twists and turns,” he says. Fleming (guitars, synths, vocals) and Sedge (drums) are joined on You’re A Chameleon” by three of the late great David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators, Earl Slick (guitars), Gail Ann Dorsey (bass), and Emm Gryner (backing vocals).

With lyrics like “When were you going to let me know/Is it time to let things go/I am seeing all the signs, can you read between the lines/You keep me running on,” “You’re A Chameleon” invokes “someone who is chameleon-like in character, chopping and changing, up and down and yet despite all of that is supportive and inspiring,” reveals Fleming.

The song’s drama is amplified by the engaging video with its focus on a male character—played by actor Sami Erkkila-Pinta—who goes about his business secretly and enigmatically in the streets of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was directed by Laura Lynn Petrick, whose credits include music videos for Weyes Blood, Jessica Pratt, Allah-Las, Girl in Redm, and TOPS. Her films include Lempo (coming soon, 2024) and Superior (2016), featured in Cannes Aviff.

As heard on their introductory singles “Got Me All Wrong,” “Falling Through” and “Should’ve Known Better,” KillerStar expresses timeless ‘70s musicianship and art-rock invention through a contemporary prism. And if you’re reeling back the years, where better to look for inspiration than Bowie? The duo have called upon an array of his key collaborators for the project—Earl Slick (guitar), Gail Ann Dorsey (bass), Mike Garson (piano), Emm Gryner (backing vocals), Mark Plati (bass), Tim Lefebvre (bass), and Donny McCaslin (saxophone)—and collectively they’re created the seemingly impossible: a band that’s new and essential for 2024, but also one that channels the creative ethos and independent spirit of the man himself.

KillerStar was formed by Fleming and Sedge (drums) to capture a sound that they felt was missing: one that linked the current resurgence of psychedelia, the contemporary indie and alternative scenes, and the primal rush of early ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll. While they were definitively David Bowie fans, the idea of assembling a team of his collaborators arose more by chance than design when Rob invited Emm Gryner to contribute vocals before the other members arrived almost fortuitously.

With songs exuding gritty rock ‘n’ roll and time-honoured glamour, the record was full written and arranged by Rob and James before being completed by some suitably top tier collaborators. Mixing was provided by Dave Eringa, best known for his long-term creative connection with Manic Street Preachers, while mastering was provided by Miles Showell at Abbey Road.

The result is the band’s debut album, which is available to pre-order HERE. It will be released on limited edition 180-gram gold vinyl, black vinyl, CD and digital formats.

On the live front, KillerStar will play a special UK album launch show at London’s 100 Club on March 16th. Remaining tickets are available HERE.

Rob and James will be joined by three of the key musicians on the album in the shape of Mike Garson, Mark Plati, and Emm Gryner (who will also play an opening solo set) along with keyboardist Dom Beken (Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, The Orb), and guitarist Kevin Armstrong.

Notably, Armstrong collaborated with Bowie on the soundtrack for the film Absolute Beginners. He also played in the band for Bowie’s Live Aid appearance and recorded the song “Dancing In The Street” with Bowie and Mick Jagger. He co-wrote the title track of Bowie’s 1995 album Outside and was a member of Tin Machine. Kevin was also the guitarist and bandleader for Iggy Pop from 2014 to 2019. He played guitar on the Iggy Pop album, 1986’s Blah Blah Blah, and was musical director for Iggy Pop’s world tour that year. He also played in Sinead O’Connor’s band, amongst many others.

Critical Praise For KillerStar’s Debut Album

“The standout ‘Go (Hold On Tight)’ moves in slinky fashion before unfurling a gigantic, irresistible chorus; ‘You’re A Chameleon’ channels Suede and the closing ‘Falling Through’ takes almost seven minutes to tell its beguiling tale, as Donny McCaslin’s saxophone wails appealingly in the background. There’s more to come here, hopefully.”
–John Aizlewood, MOJO (March 2024) (★★★★)

“…merges classic rock, art rock, and powerful melodies/harmonies. It features many David Bowie collaborators including guitarists Earl Slick and Mark Plati. ‘Should’ve Known Better’ rockets to catchy heights. ‘Go (Hold on Tight)’ spotlights Plati’s baritone guitar and notably reflects Bowie’s experimental bent. ‘Feel It’ is a resonant rocker.”
–Bret Adams, VINTAGE GUITAR (March 2024, Album Review)

“…new band with a fresh art rock aesthetic…impeccable musicianship”
– Andy Kaufmann, Music Connection (January 2024, album review)

“…uncanny project…evocative debut album…”
– Pete Prown, VINTAGE GUITAR (March 2024, Feature Article)

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For US press inquiries regarding KillerStar, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

February 28, 2024

PURPLE REIGN SLIDES INTO NEW RESIDENCY AT V THEATER LAS VEGAS THIS MARCH

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PURPLE REIGN SLIDES INTO NEW RESIDENCY AT
V THEATER LAS VEGAS THIS MARCH

The World’s #1 Prince Tribute Debuts March 19 Inside V Theater

LAS VEGAS (February 28, 2024) – Purple Reign, the world’s top Prince tribute starring Jason Tenner celebrating the life and legacy of Prince, announced their new residency at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Set to debut on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the award-winning Prince Tribute Show will bring its high-energy musical experience to the V Theater as the 8:30 p.m. headlining show.

Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show! presented by Reign Entertainment Productions, Inc. in partnership with Red Mercury Entertainment, captures the imagination and seamlessly re-creates the blistering performances and raw energy of Prince in his prime and returns to the era that made “The Artist” an international superstar. The show also features a tribute to Morris Day and The Time and Vanity 6 and is a must-see for “Purple Rain” movie fans and all live music fans alike.

From humble beginnings in small UNLV college clubs to late night T.V. appearances, touring across the country, and more, Purple Reign has risen to international acclaim and recognition as the world’s number one Prince tribute. On November 17, 2008, the group became the first-ever tribute/impersonator act to appear as the musical guest on the Late Show with David Letterman. That show was then chosen by CBS and the Late Show to ring in the New Year and re-aired January 1, 2009, at 12:15am (New Year’s Eve) less than 45 days later, making it the first musical performance of 2009 on Letterman. 2009 also saw Purple Reign crowned “Best Tribute Act” by the 28th annual Las Vegas Review Journal Poll, winning two awards by both the staff and readers, and have since received “Best Impersonator” nods as well. The show was selected as the season 3 opener for AXStv’s The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands and received Las Vegas Weekly’s “All-Time Best Tribute Show” award in 2020.

Tickets for Purple Reign are on sale now with ticket prices starting at $77 (excluding tax and fees). Performances are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the V Theater box office, online at VTheater.com, Ticketmaster.com, Tix4.com.

ABOUT PURPLE REIGN: THE PRINCE TRIBUTE SHOW!

Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show, presented by Reign Entertainment Productions, Inc. in partnership with Red Mercury Entertainment, seamlessly re-creates the blistering performances and raw energy of Prince in his prime in a return to the era that made “The Artist” an international superstar. Featuring a tribute to Morris Day and The Time and Vanity 6, this award-winning show is a must see for “Purple Rain” movie fans and all live music fans alike. For more information, visit https://purplereign.net or Follow on Instagram @purplereignlv.

PURPLE REIGN MEDIA CONTACT:

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February 28, 2024

MJ LIVE Michael Jackson Tribute Concert moonwalks to SAHARA Las Vegas for limited engagement starting March 18, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MJ LIVE Michael Jackson Tribute Concert moonwalks to
SAHARA Las Vegas for limited engagement starting March 18, 2024

LAS VEGAS (February 28, 2024) – MJ LIVE, the award-winning Michael Jackson tribute concert highlighting the talent of the legendary Michael Jackson, moves to SAHARA Las Vegas for a limited engagement starting Monday, March 18, 2024, and concluding Sunday, July 28, 2024. Nightly showtimes will take place at 7:30 p.m.

As the No. 1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, MJ LIVE recreates the electrifying stage show of one of the greatest performers of all time. From iconic dance moves like the moonwalk to timeless hits like “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” and “Beat It,” the spot-on show brings all the Gloved One’s staples to life. Dance and sing along during the special Jackson 5 segment featuring classics like “I’ll Be There,” “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and more. Dazzling lighting and effects, plus the MJ LIVE dancers and a live band, make this show a true spectacular fitting of the King of Pop.

Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, MJ LIVE performs at the SAHARA Theatre inside SAHARA Las Vegas nightly at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now and start at $66.00 (excluding tax and fees). Tickets can be purchased in person at the SAHARA Theatre box office, or online at https://www.Ticketmaster.com/venueartist/188670/1751107 or https://www.tix4vegas.com/event/mj-live-at-the-sahara-2024.

About MJ LIVE Michael Jackson Tribute Concert

MJ LIVE is the #1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, showcasing the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of this legendary superstar and his music. This incredible, theatrical stage production with its powerful sound, spectacular lighting, visual effects, team of dancers and live band on stage takes audiences back to when the King of Pop ruled the charts – along with the Michael Jackson tribute artist’s spot-on, breathtaking impersonations, performed by rotating impersonators. MJ LIVE is produced by Darin Feinstein and entertainment veteran Dick Feeney (TRP Entertainment).

About SAHARA Las Vegas

SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive, more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, AZILO Ultra Pool, two rooftop pools and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas and a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named “Best Restaurant in Nevada” by Business Insider; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer’s and James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain’s Balla. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.

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MJ LIVE MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot
SRO PR
Hillary@sropr.com
(310) 367-9056

SAHARA LAS VEGAS MEDIA CONTACTS:

Desiree Vontur/Erika Pope
The Vox Agency
desiree@thevoxagency.com, erika@thevoxagency.com
(702) 569-0616, (702) 249-2977

February 28, 2024

ROSS VALORY Rolls Out Dazzling Surreal Video For “Wild Kingdom,” From His ‘All Of The Above’ Album Out April 12

DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

ROSS VALORY
ROLLS OUT DAZZLING SURREAL VIDEO FOR
THE LATIN-FIRED “WILD KINGDOM”
MARKS THE SECOND OFFERING
FROM THE ACCLAIMED ORIGINAL JOURNEY BASSIST
AND SONGWRITER’S DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
‘ALL OF THE ABOVE’
DUE OUT APRIL 12

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
FOR THE SINGLE
OUT THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 1

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Credit: Prairie Prince

“After waiting several decades, I’m very happy to be finally sharing my music with the world! ‘All of the Above is a reflection of so many musical influences in my life, and my hope is to reach a vast and varied audience, possibly beyond the popular music I am known for.”– ROSS VALORY, 2024

ROSS VALORY is regarded as one of rock’s best bass guitarists and an original member of the multi-platinum band Journey until his 2020 departure. Today (February 27), he shares the dazzling, imagery-rich surreal video for “Wild Kingdom.” Brimming with Latin-fired intensity, the track will be available at all streaming platforms this Friday, March 1. It marks the second single from his debut solo album ALL OF THE ABOVE that’s due out April 12 on OID Music. Watch the video HERE.

The video for “Wild Kingdom” was directed by Michael Cotten, who did the same honors for the album’s first single and video “Tomland.” Watching the “Wild Kingdom” video—premiered earlier this week by Ultimate Classic Rock—is an engaging experience as it takes the viewer, through the eyes of a young girl, on a mysterious train ride into an exotic and colorful world where all kinds of animals live and thrive. The imagery is fascinatingly intertwined with the music that VALORY has written with collaborator Eric Levy, an alumnus of Garage Mahal who’s currently a touring member of Night Ranger. The track’s credits are as follows:

“WILD KINGDOM”
(Ross Valory, Eric Levy)
Ross Valory – Caliope, Bass Guitar
Eric Levy – Rhodes, Synth Flute, Singing Bowl
Karl Perazzo – Percussion
Walfredo Reyes, Jr. – Drums
Marc Russo – Alto Saxophone

VALORY says that “Wild Kingdom” is “definitely a good example of the variety of songs on this first album. I wrote the piece on a Calliope in the mid ‘80s and had the privilege of developing the arrangement with Karl Perazzo, master percussionist with Santana, in 2012. ‘Wild Kingdom’ became my first venture in recording with authentic Latin rhythms.”

Perazzo brought his Santana bandmate, Cuban drummer Walfredo Reyes Jr., to hold down the groove, which keyboardist Levy and saxophonist Marc Russo gently take slightly outside. But the calliope riff is always there to bring them home. Russo would be one of the key contributors to the VALORY sessions. Veteran of jazz-rock specialists Yellowjackets and for the past 25 years, a member of the touring band of the Doobie Brothers, Russo brings his fierce, angular sax style to the blend, perfectly suited to pair with Levy, who has played with jazz-rock fusion band Garage Mahal since 2000.

“Wild Kingdom” Single artwork
Credit: Prairie Prince

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Photo credit: Jérôme Brunet

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

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

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

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

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

The ALL OF THE ABOVE track listing is as follows:
Wild Kingdom
Nightflower
Tomland
Touched, Part II
Windmill
Incident at Neshabur
Low Rider
No One Wins a War

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February 28, 2024

SEBASTIAN BACH Embarks On 2024 “What Do I Got To Lose Tour” With Shows In Latin And North America

DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

SEBASTIAN BACH
EMBARKS ON 2024
“WHAT DO I GOT TO LOSE TOUR”
WITH SHOWS IN LATIN AND NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICAN PERFORMANCES KICK OFF MAY 10
BACH’S NEW SINGLE
“WHAT DO I GOT TO LOSE?”
CONTINUES TO ASCEND THE CHARTS
LISTEN HERE AND WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

“I don’t care what you do or say, I’m a bullhead ready to strike…”
–Sebastian Bach
“What Do I Got To Lose”

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SEBASTIAN BACH will hit the road in 2024 for an international tour with dates in Latin and North America. The singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor’s “What Do I Got To Lose Tour”—a mix of solo gigs and festival appearances—kicks off with an international run of performances in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile before North American shows in the U.S. and Mexico. The stateside tour gets underway May 10 in Jefferson, LA before wrapping June 29 in San Diego, CA. Tickets for the North American shows go on sale Friday, March 1 at 10:00 AM (local time), with pre-sale tickets are available Thursday, February 29 at 10:00 AM (ET).

Click HERE for all ticketing info and to purchase tickets.

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“We are super excited to embark upon the What Do I Got to Lose? Tour 2024!,” SEBASTIAN BACH says. “This is the first song that I’ve ever had on U.S. rock radio with my solo band and I cannot thank you all enough–radio stations for playing this song and all you rock fans out there for cranking it up! Can’t wait to play live for all of you this summer no tapes no fakes all real all the time that is how we roll! See you on the road mothertruckers!”

This news follows SEBASTIAN’s exciting end to 2023, which included an appearance on Fox’s “The Masked Singer” as “Tiki,” a fan and judge favorite who went on to show’s Group B Finals. As ROLLING STONE noted, “Ahead of Tiki’s reveal, panelist Nicole Scherzinger applauded his performance, saying, “You’re a brilliant vocalist, you can do anything with your voice…’”

Following his final performance on the show in December, SEBASTIAN released “What Do I Got To Lose?” (Reigning Phoenix Music), marking his first new music in ten years. The track—which continues to build momentum at rock radio, trending in the Top 40 on the Mediabase’s Active Rock Daily spin chart–was co-written by SEBASTIAN, Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash) and Elvis Baskette (Mammoth WVH, Slash), the latter of whom also served as the track’s producer. Guitars lock into a heart-thumping groove on the song as SEBASTIAN’s voice rings out on the refrain, “I’m holding on for judgment day.” The momentum gives way to a fret-burning lead. For the video, SEBASTIAN is joined by his former Skid Row bandmate, drummer Rob Affuso.

SEBASTIAN BACH’S 2024 tour dates are as follows:

2/29-3/7	The 80’s Cruise 2024	Orlando, FL
Sun/Apr-14	Rainbow Bar & Grill 52nd Anniversary Show	West Hollywood, CA
Fri/Apr-26	Summer Breeze 2024	São Paulo, Brazil
Sat/Apr-27	Tork n Roll	Curitiba, Brazil
Sun/Apr-28	Vivo Rio (with Mr Big)	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tue/Apr-30	Teatro del Museo	Montevideo, Uruguay
Wed/May-1	Estadio Obras (with Mr Big)	Buenos Aires , Argentina
Fri/May-3	Teatro Caupolican (with Mr. Big)	Santiago, Chile
Sun/May-5	Lunario	Mexico City, Mexico
Fri/May-10	Jefferson, LA	Southport Music Hall
Sat/May-11	Destin, FL	Club LA
Sun/May-12	Daytona Beach, FL	Welcome To Rockville
Tue/May-14	Jacksonville, NC	Hooligans
Thu/May-16	Patchogue, NY	Patchogue Theatre for The Performing Arts
Fri/May-17	Warren OH	Packard Music Hall
Sat/May-18	Bensalem, PA	Parx Casino
Sun/May-19	Baltimore, MD	Rams Head Live
Tue/May-21	New Haven, CT	Toad’s Place
Wed/May-22	Albany, NY	Empire Live
Fri/May-24	Montreal, QC	Theatre Beanfield
Tue/May-28	Warrendale, PA	Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Wed/May-29	Grand Rapids, MI	Elevation
Fri/May-31	Indianapolis, IN	Hendricks Live!
Sat/Jun-01	Morgantown, WV	Ruby Amphitheatre
Sun/Jun-02	Columbus, OH	King Of Clubs
Tue/Jun-04	Detroit, MI	St Andrews Hall
Wed/Jun-05	Madison, WI	Majestic Theatre
Fri/Jun-07	Joliet, IL	The Forge
Sat/Jun-08	St. Charles, IL	Arcada Theatre
Sun/Jun-09	Moline, IL	The Rust Belt
Tue/Jun-11	Des Moines, IA	Wooly’s
Wed/Jun-12	Lincoln, NE	Bourbon Theatre
Fri/Jun-14	Colorado Springs, CO	Sunshine Studios
Sat/Jun-15	Denver, CO	Summit
Sun/Jun-16	Albuquerque, NM	Sunshine Theater
Tue/Jun-18	Oklahoma City, OK	Diamond Ballroom
Wed/Jun-19	Little Rock, AR	The Hall
Fri/Jun-21	Dallas, TX	The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall
Sat/Jun-22	Houston, TX	Scout Bar
Sun/Jun-23	San Antonio, TX	The Rock Box
Tue/Jun-25	Tucson, AZ	Rialto
Thu/Jun-27	Ventura, CA	Ventura Theater
Fri/Jun-28	Santa Ana, CA	The Observatory
Sat/Jun-29	San Diego, CA	House of Blues

About Sebastian Bach:

With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify. He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalog highlighted by generational hits such as “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “Slave To The Grind,” “Wasted Time,” and “Monkey Business,” to name a few. He has made history as “the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” with a now legendary turn in Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical in addition to leading roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, ranging from “Trailer Park Boys” and “Robot Chicken” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” “The Masked Singer,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” Speaking to his versatility, he’s the rare force of nature who can duet with Axl Rose and reprise a seven-season recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.”

About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez, and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success!

www.reigningphoenixmusic.com

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