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February 14, 2024

SEBASTIAN BACH Honored At 7th Annual Metal Hall Of Fame Gala As New Single “What Do I Got To Lose?” Climbs The Charts

DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

SEBASTIAN BACH
HONORED AT 7TH ANNUAL METAL HALL OF FAME GALA
AS NEW SINGLE
“WHAT DO I GOT TO LOSE?”
CLIMBS THE CHARTS
LISTEN HERE AND WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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Along with his new single “What Do I Got To Lose?” (Reigning Phoenix Music) continuing to build momentum at rock radio, SEBASTIAN BACH was recently honored at the 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala in Anaheim, California. The singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor was inducted by Wendy Dio at the late January event hosted by popular radio/television host Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin. The event’s official website describes SEBASTIAN’s speech as “funny, sincere, off-the-cuff, joyous, full of love…He was gracious, genuine, and truly appreciative of the award, both onstage and offstage with media and fans…”

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Meanwhile, “What Do I Got To Lose?” is trending in the Top 40 on the Mediabase’s Active Rock Daily spin chart and SEBASTIAN was just featured on Lex & Terry’s nationally syndicated show and HardDrive syndicated radio. The arena-ready stomp of “What Do I Got To Lose?” 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.

On the live front, SEBASTIAN will hit the road in 2024 for a mix of solo gigs and festival appearances, with more dates to be announced. (The initial 2024 dates are below).

Stay tuned for updates on what else SEBASTIAN has planned for 2024…

DATE VENUE CITY

2-24 Rock from the Heart, Palace Theatre Saint Paul, MN

2-29 The 80’s Cruise 2024 Orlando, FL

4-14 Rainbow Bar & Grill 52nd Anniversary Show West Hollywood, CA

4-26 Summer Breeze 2024 São Paulo, Brazil

4-27 Tork n Roll Curitiba, Brazil

4-28 Vivo Rio (with Mr Big) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4-30 Teatro del Museo Montevideo, Uruguay

5-1 Estadio Obras (with Mr Big) Buenos Aires , Argentina

5-3 Teatro Caupolican (with Mr. Big) Santiago, Chile

5-9 Welcome to Rockville 2024 Daytona Beach, FL

5-5 Lunario Mexico City, Mexico

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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February 12, 2024

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL: 80’s New Wave Tour Adding Five Markets Due To Demand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL
80’S NEW WAVE TOUR
ADDING FIVE MARKETS DUE TO DEMAND
SHOWS IN SEATTLE, SACRAMENTO, HUNTSVILLE, AL
WASHINGTON D.C., AND CLEVELAND TO GO

ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
GET TICKETS HERE

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“This is TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL, and we’re bringing the 80’s soundtrack of your life to cities across North America this summer.”

The recently announced TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL will not only make its North American debut this summer but is now adding additional markets due to impressive ticket sales. “Sales in our initial 17 markets have been so strong, that I decided to add new markets, and invite more friends to the party,” says Jon Pleeter CPO (Chief Party Officer) of TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL. Tickets for these shows will go on sale Friday, February 16 at 10:00am local time. Get tickets here: totallytubularfestival.com.

The festival features artists that exploded in the pop culture zeitgeist in the early to mid-1980’s thanks mainly to the high rotation of their music videos on MTV; the genre has also seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. The artists performing on the 2024 tour include THOMAS DOLBY, THOMPSON TWINS’ TOM BAILEY, MODERN ENGLISH (select markets), MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE ROMANTICS, BOW WOW WOW, TOMMY TUTONE (select markets), and THE PLIMSOULS. WANG CHUNG has been added to the Huntsville, AL and Washington DC shows. Read the initial announcement here.

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will go towards food banks locally in each market.

For the first time, TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL just unveiled a merchandise line, available for purchase at totallytubularfestival.com.

Here are the TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL tour dates:
6/25 – Seattle – Remlinger Farms *NEW SHOW*
6/27 – Sacramento – Hard Rock Live *NEW SHOW*
6/28 – Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara Bowl
6/29 – Los Angeles – YouTube Theater
6/30 – Oakland – Fox Theatre
7/3 – Phoenix – Arizona Financial Theatre
7/6 – Denver – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
7/9 – Irving, TX – Pavilion @ Toyota Music Factory
7/10 – Houston – 713 Music Hall
7/12 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheatre *NEW SHOW*
7/13 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheatre
7/14 – Washington, DC – Anthem *NEW SHOW*
7/16 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre
7/17 – Boston – MGM Music Hall @ Fenway
7/18 – New York, NY – Pier 17
7/19 – Atlantic City – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena
7/20 – Bushkill, PA – Poconos Park Amphitheatre
7/23 – Montreal, QUE – Place Bell
7/24 – Toronto, ONT – Great Canadian Casino Resort
7/26 – Detroit – Meadowbrook Amphitheatre
7/27 – Cincinnati – Riverbend Music Center
7/28 – Cleveland – Blossom Music Center *NEW SHOW*

ARTIST QUOTES:

“This event will be an explosion of fun and excitement, from the opening note to the final curtain!! It is truly an honour to be a part of the 2024 Totally Tubular Festival and share the stage with our illustrious contemporaries from the greatest decade of new wave music!! Come join us and sing-along to all the hits!!”
—Ivan Doroschuk, Men Without Hats

“I have talked many times with Thomas Dolby about the chance of touring together and, at last, we have arranged a great list of dates in North America. The Totally Tubular Tour has an amazing line-up of great artists from the golden era of 80s music and I can’t wait to see you all. Best wishes, Tom Bailey.”
—Tom Bailey, Thompson Twins

“Dig out your old rollerblades. Fire up the Delorean. Or just pull on a white glove and moonwalk over to the Totally Tubular Festival!”
—Thomas Dolby

“Best way to spend a hot summer night…Great bands playing great music…Totally Tubular…That’s What We Like About You! Keep on rocking and we will see you there!”
—The Romantics

“This package has never been done! It will be the first time sharing the stage with some of our favorite acts. We’re stoked!!”
—Tommy Tutone

“The Totally Tubular Festival is gonna be a LOT of fun! I am looking forward to greeting our fans and sharing a stage with my friends in other bands who are also along for this EPIC ride! I hope everyone who comes out has a most Bitchin’ time! I know I will!”
—Eddie Munoz (Guitar & Vox), The Plimsouls

“I’m really looking forward to bringing The Plimsouls’ special brand of power-pop garage rock to the people. Can’t wait for folks across North America to see AND hear this great band.”
—Garret Vandermolen (Bass & Vox), The Plimsouls

For further inquiries, please contact:

Jon Pleeter
jon@soundtalentgroup.com

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February 8, 2024

CROSSBONE SKULLY Partner With ERNIE BOCH JR. For SUBARU OF NEW ENGLAND TV Campaign Featuring Band’s Rebellious Anthem “The Boom Went The Boom (Feat. Phil Collen Of Def Leppard)”

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

CROSSBONE SKULLY
PARTNERS
WITH ERNIE BOCH JR.
FOR SUBARU OF NEW ENGLAND TV CAMPAIGN
FEATURING BAND’S REBELLIOUS ANTHEM
“THE BOOM WENT THE BOOM (FEAT. PHIL COLLEN OF DEF LEPPARD)”

CROSSBONE SKULLY—the powerful new rock group led by mastermind Tommy Henriksen, guitarist and musical director for Alice Cooper’s band & member of Hollywood Vampires—are thrilled to announce a partnership with acclaimed businessman Ernie Boch Jr., President and CEO of Subaru of New England, to feature their recent hit track “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen of Def Leppard)” in an upcoming advertising campaign. The TV campaign is in promotion of the new 2023 Subaru WRX and will continue to air over the next three months in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Check it out HERE.

“When we heard Crossbone Skully’s ‘The Boom Went The Boom,’ we knew we had found the soundtrack for the Subaru WRX,” says BOCH JR. “The intense energy and heavy guitar mirrored the bold thrills and fierce performance of the WRX—setting the tone for an adrenaline rush. The moment the music kicks in, it gives a taste of the exhilaration you get behind the wheel of the Subaru WRX. ‘The Boom Went The Boom’ felt like the perfect choice.”

CROSSBONE SKULLY’s dynamic sound and captivating lyrics are highlighted across their three consecutive track releases: “Evil World Machine,” “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen),” and “I’m Unbreakable.” The tracks will surpass 1,000,000 combined streams this month as CROSSBONE SKULLY’s streaming success has been on an upward trajectory with a noteworthy 1,350% growth from September 2023 to January 2024. Official lyric and music videos for all three songs have to date established a combined total of over 600,000 views. CROSSBONE SKULLY has also showcased their dedication to global fans by providing translated lyric videos in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.

CROSSBONE SKULLY will release their debut album later this year via Better Noise Music. HENRIKSEN convinced legendary producer Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) to emerge from retirement to executive produce the album along with enlisting a first-class lineup of musicians and his celebrity friends and bandmates for its recording sessions. These guests included Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Nikki Sixx, Joe Perry, Phil Collen and Kane Roberts; along with first-class recording musicians including Tommy Denander (Alice Cooper), Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal), Chris Wyse (Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, the Cult, Ozzy Osbourne), Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the late UFO bassist Pete Way and producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, Cher, Aerosmith).

CROSSBONE SKULLY’s live band will consist of HENRIKSEN and WYSE alongside a who’s who of upcoming talent seen in the music video for “I’m Unbreakable” in November. The additional lineup consists of guitarists Sam “Bam” Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat, Budderside) and Anna Cara—who Henriksen found after seeing her viral YouTube guitar cover videos—and Tuesdai on drums. Watch the “I’m Unbreakable” music video HERE.

Throughout the next few months, CROSSBONE SKULLY will release a series of limited-edition 7” vinyl singles with the first of the series having been announced, with the release of “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen of Def Leppard)” last October. Available through their merch store at CrossboneSkully.com, the first 7” single will feature “I’m Unbreakable” as its B-side track. The 7” will also come with a limited-edition signed copy of CROSSBONE SKULLY’s “Thing #1” ashcan comic. Proceeds from the sale of the limited edition 7” vinyl will be donated to the 501(c)(3) charity MusiCares who offer preventive, emergency, and recovery programs for musicians and music industry workers in times of need.

“The Boom Went The Boom” Limited Edition 7” Vinyl Product Image (Download HERE)
CROSSBONE SKULLY
(L-R: Sam Bam Koltun, Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, Tuesdai, Anna Cara)
Credit: Jason Mayer

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/crossbone-skully

ABOUT MUSICARES:
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.

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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For press inquiries, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

February 7, 2024

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Set April 5 Release Date for Digital Deluxe Edition of ‘Afterlife’ Including New Single “This Is The Way” Feat. DMX

DT: FEBRUARY 7, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH

SETS APRIL 5 RELEASE DATE FOR DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION

OF ACCLAIMED ‘AFTERLIFE’ ALBUM

INCLUDING NEW SINGLE “THIS IS THE WAY” FEATURING

LEGENDARY HIP-HOP ARTIST, DMX

“THIS IS THE WAY” (FEAT. DMX) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY ACCLAIMED MOVIE AND MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR

HYPE WILLIAMS (DMX, TUPAC, WU-TANG CLAN, JAY-Z)

BAND CELEBRATES THREE NEW PLATINUM CERTIFICATIONS

FESTIVALS, HEADLINE DATES, AND STADIUM SHOWS WITH METALLICA

COMING TO EUROPE THIS SPRING/SUMMER

PRE-ORDER/SAVE ‘AFTERLIFE: DELUXE NOW’ HERE

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Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH announced today the digital deluxe edition of AFTERLIFE. Their critically acclaimed ninth studio album will now be released April 5 via Better Noise Music. The deluxe version includes the original 12 tracks recorded with the band’s longtime producer Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne) in addition to four bonus tracks: acoustic versions of the album’s songs “The End,” “Judgement Day,” and “Thanks For Asking” plus a brand new song, “This Is The Way” featuring the legendary late rapper DMX. The official music video for “This Is The Way” (feat. DMX) is directed by none other than highly influential filmmaker Hype Williams, a longtime friend and close collaborator of the late DMX. Hailed by the New York Times in 2024 as “The Nineties Wunderkind,” Hype Williams is known for his seminal work with luminaries like Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z amongst others. The video will be released coinciding with the deluxe edition of AFTERLIFE on April 5, 2024.

In other news, Five Finger Death Punch also celebrates three recent platinum certifications for some of their most popular releases:

“Blue On Black” ft. Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brantley Gilbert, and Brian May (Prospect Park) 2019 (PLATINUM SINGLE)
“Blue On Black” (Prospect Park) 2018 (PLATINUM SINGLE)
Got Your Six (Prospect Park) 2015 (PLATINUM ALBUM)

Five Finger Death Punch will head to Europe this Spring for more stadium dates with Metallica on their M72 World Tour, as well as headline shows with special guest Ice Nine Kills and appearances at select major festivals:

23.05 – London, OVO Arena, UK
26.05 – Munich, Olympiastadion, DE *
28.05 – Zurich, Hallenstadion, CH
29.05 – Milan, Idays Festival, IT **
31.05 – Plzen, Metalfest Open Air Plzen, CZ **
01.06 – Vienna, Racino Rocks, AT *
03.06 – Hannover, ZAG Arena, DE
05.06 – Solvesborg, Sweden Rock Festival, SE **
06.06 – Trondheim, Trondheim Rocks, NO ** ***
09.06 – Helsinki, Olympic Stadium, FI *
11.06 – Tallinn, Unibet Arena, EE
13.06 – Kaunas, Zalgiris Arena, LT
16.06 – Copenhagen, Parken Stadium, DK *
18.06 – Frankfurt, Festhalle, DE
19.06 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live, NL
21.06 – Dessel, Graspop Metal Meeting, BE **
23.06 – Ferropolis, Full Force Festival, DE **
25.06 – Oberhausen, Rudolf Weber-Arena, DE
26.06 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, Rockhal, LU ***
29.06 – Zilina, Topfest, SK ** ***
04.07 – Bucharest, Metalhead Festival – 20 years LIVE, RO
07.07 – Warsaw, PGE Narodowy, PL *
09.07 – Budapest, Barba Negra, HU
14.07 – Madrid, Estadio Civitas Metropolitano, ES *
* With @metallica
** Festival Dates
*** Without Ice Nine Kills

ABOUT FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH:
Five Finger Death Punch is a multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock band from Las Vegas, NV known for their high-energy performances and impactful music (over 9 billion streams). The band has held firmly to a top 3 position on the Billboard Hard Rock charts for the last 5 years and amassed a record-setting 10 billboard mainstream Rock Airplay #1s in a row, the longest run of leading consecutive entries in the history of Mainstream Rock Airplay. 5FDP has 28 top 10 hit singles and 15 #1 singles to its name, and the band has released nine consecutive studio albums since 2007, seven of which were certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA, as well as two chart-topping Greatest Hits albums. Five Finger Death Punch is known not just for teaming up with established artists like Rob Halford, Rob Zombie, Jamey Jasta, Steve Aoki and Max Cavalera, but also known for elevating newcomers by exposing them to their worldwide audience. Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory was recently added as a playable character in the iconic “Call of Duty” video game series adding another major achievement to the band’s growing legacy. In addition, 5FDP has earned numerous national and international awards and honors, such as the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award by the Association of The United States Army, an honor bestowed only upon Elvis Presley before. 5FDP is also well known for their charitable efforts and has donated over a million dollars from ticket sales, record royalties and streaming revenue. The band has released several videos of some of their biggest hits partnering with leading organizations in the fight against suicide prevention, youth homelessness and to support cancer survivors, veterans suffering from PTSD and to bring relief to the families of fallen first responders. The City Of Las Vegas, NV recognized 5FDP’s relentless charitable efforts by officially declaring November 1st as “Five Finger Death Punch Day“. In addition, Ivan Moody was awarded the key to The City Of Cheyenne, WY honoring the betterment of the city through his philanthropic endeavors. Having become one of the most recognizable names in music, 5FDP frequently plays all major festivals and sells out arenas around the world. 5FDP is currently on a stadium tour across the globe with Metallica throughout 2024. See all upcoming tour dates HERE.

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Photo Credit: Hristo Shindov (Download HERE)

CONNECT WITH 5FDP

Listen to 5FDP music and watch the official videos here: http://5fdp.komi.io

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 many more. 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 and has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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For press inquiries, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

February 7, 2024

The String Revolution and Tommy Emmanuel Celebrate Grammy Win For Their “Folsom Prison Blues” Collaboration

DT: FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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

THE STRING REVOLUTION AND TOMMY EMMANUEL
TAKE HOME THE GRAMMY® AWARD FOR THEIR UNIQUE REIMAGINING OF JOHNNY CASH’S CLASSIC “FOLSOM PRISON BLUES”
IN THE “BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA” CATEGORY

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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Musical integrity still matters, as illustrated by guitar trio The String Revolution and guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel winning the Grammy® Award this past Sunday (2/4) in the “Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella” category for their unique reimagining of Johnny Cash’s classic “Folsom Prison Blues.” Sharing the Grammy Award with them is The Man in Black’s son John Carter Cash, who produced the single. Released July 23, 2023 via Copeland International Arts/Universal Music Group, it proves some classics are meant to be reborn. Watch the video for “Folsom Prison Blues” here.

QUOTE FROM THE STRING REVOLUTION:

“Janet Robin, Markus Illko and Rober Luis of the guitar trio, The String Revolution couldn’t be more honored and grateful to the Recording Academy for this Grammy® recognition. It goes without saying, having the master himself Tommy Emmanuel gracing our track, and John Carter Cash producing it, gave it that extra special magic that pushed the recording to shine even more. Huge thanks to the entire team including our engineer Trey Call, mixing engineer Matthew Hyde, and mastering engineer Emerson Mancini who also added the final frosting.”

“The String Revolution is absolutely honored to have received this Grammy Award.® This is a win for all artists out there who work hard and consistently push ourselves to experiment with our craft and continue to create unique and inspirational works. This is a very special moment for us that we will never forget!”

QUOTE FROM TOMMY EMMANUEL:

“I am deeply moved to be honored with a Grammy Award. I couldn’t believe it when they called our names! I am so blessed to have been asked to come out and play on ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’ a song I’ve known all my life! To get to work with The String Revolution and John Carter Cash has been fun and adventurous! Sometimes, you’ve just got to show up, do your thing, and stand back to see what happens!”

QUOTE FROM JOHN CARTER CASH

“Attention: This is not my Daddy’s ‘Folsom Prison Blues.’ My excitement over this unique instrumental arrangement has been unsurpassed in my life up to this point. I am honored to be a part of this wondrous historic recording!”

In a celestial alignment of strings and frets, The String Revolution and Tommy Emmanuel came together to create “Folsom Prison Blues,” a match made in guitar heaven. The String Revolution‘s meticulous approach to reinventing this classic was not taken lightly. With an acute awareness of the need for genius, they enlisted the incomparable Emmanuel to lend his virtuosity to the track. Taking the reins as producer, John Carter Cash infused the recording with more authentic vibes. It was recorded at Cash Cabin Studios, where Johnny and family worked on many recordings. In order to achieve maximum authenticity, one of Johnny Cash’s personal guitars—a 1930’s Martin—was played by The String Revolution’s Markus Illko, while Luther Perkins’ 1955 Fender Esquire (used in the original “Folsom Prison Blues” recording) was played by The String Revolution’s Rober Luis.

The String Revolution is comprised of three professional virtuoso guitar players who create distinctive sounds with their guitars: mimicking percussion, special effects, melodic grooves, bass lines, and more. They share a passion for many different musical styles and guitar techniques which has given The String Revolution a unique sound. This is evident in their studio recordings and live shows. A clear dedication and hard work ethic for the project brought The String Revolution together.

The band includes former Randy Rhoads student Janet Robin (named in the “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarist bonus list” by Guitar Player Magazine, 2017), who is also an acclaimed touring guitarist with the likes of Lindsey Buckingham, Meredith Brooks, Air Supply and many more, award winning Austrian nylon-string guitarist Markus Illko and Cuban multi-credited guitarist Rober Luis.

Tommy Emmanuel has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. At the age of six, he was touring regional Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock n’ roll lead guitarist burning up stadiums in Europe. At 44, he became one of five people ever named a CGP (Certified Guitar Player) by his idol, music icon Chet Atkins. Today, he plays hundreds of sold-out shows every year from Nashville to Sydney to London. He’s piled up numerous accolades, including two Grammy Award nominations, two ARIA Awards from the Australian Recording Industry Association (the Aussie equivalent of the Recording Academy); repeated honors in the Guitar Player magazine reader’s poll including a cover story for their August 2017 issue; a cover feature for Vintage Guitar’s July 2020 issue; and was Music Radar’s reader’s poll #1 winner of the Ten Best Acoustic Guitarists in The World.

ABOUT THE STRING REVOLUTION:

THE STRING REVOLUTION, a triumvirate of guitar virtuosos, skillfully craft distinct sounds with their instruments–mimicking percussion, experimenting with special effects, weaving melodic grooves, and anchoring bass lines, all contributing to their unique sonic identity. The passion for diverse musical styles and guitar techniques unites them, evident in both studio recordings and electrifying live performances. Their unwavering dedication and relentless work ethic have forged The String Revolution into a musical force to be reckoned with.

ABOUT TOMMY EMMANUEL:

TOMMY EMMANUEL, a maestro of the strings, boasts a career that reads like a musical odyssey. From sold-out shows in Nashville to Sydney to London, he has amassed accolades, including two Grammy Award nominations and two ARIA Awards from the Australian Recording Industry Association. Emmanuel’s contribution to this collaboration elevates it to unprecedented heights.

THE STRING REVOLUTION
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

TOMMY EMMANUEL
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February 2, 2024

Laura Pursell Releases Video Covering Bob Dylan Song “SHOOTING STAR” Today, February 2, From Her New Album “SHOOTING STAR” On Netcom Music

DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

LAURA PURSELL
TODAY (FEBRUARY 2) RELEASES
THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
“SHOOTING STAR,”

THE LATE 80’S BOB DYLAN SONG AND TITLE TRACK
FROM HER NEW ALBUM ‘SHOOTING STAR’

THE VIDEO WAS FILMED IN AND AROUND
DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE’S MUSIC AND HISTORIC LANDMARKS
PURSELL PAYS HOMAGE TO THE PARTS OF HER HOMETOWN AND THE MUSICAL ROOTS THAT HAVE THANKFULLY REMAINED AUTHENTIC

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Singer and songwriter LAURA PURSELL today (February 2) releases “Shooting Star,” the video and title track from her latest album. Watch it HERE. Marking the first single from her SHOOTING STAR album that came out on Netcom Music this past September, it is PURSELL’s distinctive and finely etched interpretation of the BOB DYLAN composition that appears as the final track on his 1989 Oh Mercy album. Listen to “Shooting Star” on all streaming platforms HERE.

The “Shooting Star” video was filmed and directed by Andrew Rozario and Cinematographer Mike Stryker for Casting Life Films in various downtown Nashville musically historical locations. Viewers will see the famous alleyway behind Tootie’s Orchid Lounge, the backstage entry to the Ryman Auditorium, and just across the alley is the back entry to Roberts Western World, “Nashville’s Home of Traditional Country Music.”

The final scene in the video is atop the pedestrian bridge next to the Tennessee Titans’ Nissan Stadium that offers up the best view of Nashville’s nighttime city skyline, reflecting the city’s growth. “Nashville is where I was born and raised, and I wanted to honor and pay homage to the soul of Nashville I grew up in—the places within our ever-changing skyline that have thankfully been allowed to remain authentic as our city continues to grow,” says LAURA.

“Shooting Star” was the last song LAURA performed live on the evening of March 16, 2020 when she and her band (consisting of drummer Chris Ross, bassist Jeff Takaguchi, and pianist Rick Hils) were told to fold up and leave the stage of a Burbank, CA venue as the city of Los Angeles was shutting down at midnight due to the Covid-19 pandemic mandate. “Chris Ross had brought this song to my attention as we were looking for hidden gems to cover and possibly record. Ironically, the night we performed this song, my dear friend and guitarist, Barry Zweig had passed away and the song’s lyrics struck me even deeper.”

“Shooting Star” was never a single for Dylan, “and after we recorded it,” says LAURA, “I played it for the head of my record label, Netcom Music’s Ray Clawson. He responded to the musical conversation that was happening between my vocal and Kenny Meredieth’s guitar. He loved the connection and the feeling that was captured on this recording.”

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During the time of the lockdown, LAURA and her band began to meet daily in her living room at her then-home in Studio City, CA to rehearse and keep their chops up, work on new tunes, and figure out the road ahead. Facing an uncertain future, they recorded a collection of songs at producer and guitarist Kenny Meriedeth’s Deep End Music Studios in Burbank. They set their focus on material from the Americana, country and roots rock idioms. LAURA states, “This album reflects a pivotal time when I began to stretch out vocally, work on different genres, and embrace a new vibe that reflected what the band members and I were going through at the time. Recording this album kept us all somewhat sane and energized.”

Halfway through recording SHOOTING STAR, LAURA’s beloved father Bill Pursell—a respected Nashville pianist, composer, and orchestrator/arranger—passed away from Covid-19. SHOOTING STAR was shelved indefinitely, and LAURA relocated back to her hometown of Nashville to settle her father’s estate and solidify his musical legacy. In the fall of 2021, LAURA picked up where she and the band had left off while recording SHOOTING STAR. Out of dozens of recorded tracks, 10 songs were chosen for inclusion for the album. SHOOTING STAR is an ode to loss and memory, and the perfect title for this collection of songs.

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February 2, 2024

FROM ASHES TO NEW Release Gripping Track “Barely Breathing (Feat. Chrissy Costanza from Against The Current)” via Better Noise Music Today, Feb. 2

DT: FEBRUARY 2, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

ALT METAL BAND
FROM ASHES TO NEW
RELEASE GRIPPING NEW TRACK
“BARELY BREATHING” FEAT. CHRISSY COSTANZA FROM AGAINST THE CURRENT
OUT TODAY, FEBRUARY 2, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

WATCH “BARELY BREATHING” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

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Top 10 alt-metal vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have released the emotionally charged new song “Barely Breathing” featuring Chrissy Costanza from rock trio Against The Current. Adeptly juxtaposing clean vocals and rap verses delivered by FROM ASHES TO NEW founding member Matt Brandyberry alongside impassioned screams from frontman Danny Case, “Barely Breathing,” examines the dissolution of a turbulent romance whose lovers are left “barely breathing.” Against The Current vocalist Chrissy Costanza’s melodic vocals movingly add to the intimacy of the track. Out today, February 2, via Better Noise Music, stream/download “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza from Against The Current)” HERE.

“From the moment we created this song, we knew it was special,” says Case. “It brought a new angle and a fresh sound to the band and because of that, we knew we wanted to feature a singer that could add their own flair and truly give the song its own identity. Chrissy is a perfect addition to this song and her voice brings a dynamic that elevates the song to an even greater level.”

“It’s always a huge honor to be welcomed into another artist’s world,” shares Costanza. “I was a massive fan of this song from the very first listen that getting to be a part of it is such a dream.”

Using inspiration from the track’s dark cover art (seen above), FROM ASHES TO NEW collaborated with director and VFX artist JOSIAHx for the “Barely Breathing” visually striking music video. Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“Melodic, emotive and undeniably powerful” (mxdwn), FROM ASHES TO NEW’s critically acclaimed #1-charting concept album BLACKOUT saw the band achieve their fifth-ever Top 10-charting rock radio single with “Hate Me Too” which peaked at #8 and landed them on Loudwire’s list of “The Most-Played Songs On Rock Radio in 2023.” The band wrapped 2024 with album track “Nightmare” peaking at #5. Produced by Brandyberry, alongside longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak¸ BLACKOUT acted as a prequel to their 2016 debut DAY ONE conceptually themed around a distressed world pre-apocalypse and was fittingly wrote during the 2020 pandemic. Find BLACKOUT on digital download, CD, vinyl or cassette at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum.

FROM ASHES TO NEW’s blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative music has built them a diverse and dedicated fanbase across the globe. The band spent most of 2023 on the road including tours with Shinedown, Three Days Grace, In This Moment, Motionless in White and Fit For A King along with festival appearances at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple. The Lancaster, PA-based band wrapped up the year with a headlining U.S. tour featuring support from The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and EKOH including two back-to-back sold-out hometown shows at HMAC in Harrisburg, PA. Stay tuned for new dates in 2024.

FROM ASHES TO NEW (Download HERE)
l-r: Danny Case, Lance Dowdle, Mat Madiro, Matt Brandyberry
Credit: Sarah Carmody

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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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February 1, 2024

Sugar Factory hosts NFL legends meet & greets along with Big Game viewing party specials

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February 1, 2024

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SUGAR FACTORY LAS VEGAS HOSTS SWEET MEET & GREETS WITH NFL LEGENDS ALL BIG GAME WEEKEND

Make Sugar Factory your Big Game headquarters and enjoy food & drink specials

WHO: Sugar Factory is gearing up for the Big Game with a weekend full of all-star meet-and-greets with some gridiron greats. Autograph and photo opportunities are available.

Rod Martin is an all-pro linebacker who played in the National Football League for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders from 1977 to 1988. He is best known for his record three interceptions in Super Bowl XV, which put him on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and he has been to the Pro Bowl twice.

Willie Gault is a former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the NFL for 11 seasons with the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the fastest NFL players of all-time, Gault was a member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX. Gault finished his 11 NFL seasons with 333 receptions for 6,635 yards. He also returned 9 punts for 60 yards, rushed for 154 yards, returned 45 kickoffs for 1,088 yards, and scored 45 touchdowns (44 receiving and 1 kickoff return), and helped organize his 1985 Chicago Bears teammates to perform the “Super Bowl Shuffle,” hit song that raised money for charity.

Ottis Anderson is a former football running back who played in the NFL for 14 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Giants. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, where he set the school record for rushing yards, and was selected eighth overall in the 1979 NFL Draft by the Cardinals. In his first season, Anderson was named Offensive Rookie of the Year and received Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors when he set the Cardinals all-time record for rushing yards. He also received a second Pro Bowl selection the following year. Traded to the Giants in 1986, Anderson won two Super Bowl titles in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV. Anderson was named MVP of the latter, in which he played a central part of the Giants ball-control offense that set the Super Bowl record for time of possession.

MORE: On Super Sunday, stay for the Big Game and enjoy these food and beverage specials offered from 2:30 p.m. through the game.

$12 cocktails featuring Jameson, Ciroc, and Crown
$21 Wings & Fries
$30 Modelo buckets
$199 all you can eat and drink package featuring a gameday buffet, beer, wine, and select spirits
$100 well or $150 premium open bar packages

WHEN:            Friday, Feb. 9 from 5 – 7 p.m.                      Rod Martin
Saturday, Feb. 10 from 5 – 7 p.m.               Willie Gault
Sunday, Feb. 11 from Noon – 2 p.m.           Ottis Anderson
Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m.                        Big Game Kickoff

WHERE: Sugar Factory
3717 Las Vegas Blvd. So.
$100 minimum spend required for Sunday, Feb. 11. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (725) 777-1216

ABOUT SUGAR FACTORY

Sugar Factory, named “The Most Instagrammed Restaurant in the United States” by Food & Wine Magazine, offers a sweet escape with locations throughout the United States, including its newest restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida; Indianapolis; Dallas; Las Vegas; Resorts World Casino New York City; Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Delaware; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa; Mall of America in Bloomington, MN; San Antonio, TX; Cherry Hill, NJ; Detroit; Midtown Atlanta; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi; and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Sugar Factory American Brasserie can also be found in New York at Resorts World, Queens; Chicago; Rosemont, IL; Foxwoods Resort Casino, Connecticut; and ICON Park in Orlando. The brand will expand into more U.S. markets in the next year including Honolulu, HI; Times Square, NYC; Glendale, AZ; Boston, MA; and more. Sugar Factory reaches internationally with restaurants at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas; Dubai at Festival City Mall and CityWalk; as well as The Mall World Trade Center in Abu Dhabi.

Sugar Factory in Las Vegas is open seven days a week and located at 3717 Las Vegas Blvd. So. in the Harmon Retail Center. For more information about Sugar Factory, visit www.sugarfactory.com. Follow on Instagram: @TheSugarFactory, Facebook: /SugarFactoryBrand and X: @sugarfactory.

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