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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

A red and white robot with a skull Description automatically generated FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – AFTERLIFE: DELUXE (Download HERE)

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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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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Description automatically generated (Clockwise from top right: Tommy Emmanuel, Rober Luis, John Carter Cash, Janet Robin, Markus Illko) Photo Credit: @iheartmaarten

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
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

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.”

(click on image to watch official video)

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.

For more information about LAURA PURSELL, visit:

BIO
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM

For more information on Netcom Music visit:

NETCOM MUSIC

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Lyndie Wenner – lwenner@sropr.com

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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

A person with hands around her face Description automatically generated FROM ASHES TO NEW – “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza from Against The Current)” Track Art (Download HERE)

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

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/from-ashes-to-new

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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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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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February 1, 2024

Veteran Singer/Songwriter JEFF LARSON To Release Solo Album ‘Adobe Home’ 4/19

DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

JEFF LARSON TO RELEASE
THE MELODICALLY SPARKLING AND CALIFORNIA-THEMED ALBUM
‘ADOBE HOME’
APRIL 19 VIA NASHVILLE-BASED LABEL MELODY PLACE

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

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JEFF LARSON will release his first solo full-length album in a decade—the melodically sparkling and CA-themed ADOBE HOME—April 19 via Nashville-based label Melody Place. Co-produced by the veteran California singer-songwriter with Gerry Beckley of America, the album will be launched March 8 with the LARSON composition “Something of A Dream.” The 13-track album comes on the heels of IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, the veteran singer-songwriter’s acclaimed 2023 six-song tribute EP to the late iconic singer and songwriter Tim Hardin.

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.

“This project started in 2020 when I just moved to the San Diego area (from the San Francisco Bay area),” says LARSON. “Exploring and learning about my new surroundings influenced several songs, starting with ‘Adobe Home,’ ‘This Summer,’ and ‘Better Part of the Morning.’ I’ve continued my ongoing collaboration with co-producer and friend, Gerry Beckley,” he adds. “We help each other as sounding boards on the production side, we co-wrote one song, and he plays bass and keyboards throughout the album. I also became friends with Jack Tempchin, who is a neighbor. Along with producing a record for Jack, we co-wrote a couple of songs for this album. I think it captures the time it was written and the emotions I went through.”

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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February 1, 2024

GREGORIAN–The World’s Most Successful Choir—Launch Debut North American Tour April 4

DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024

GREGORIAN–
THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL CHOIR—
SET TO LAUNCH DEBUT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
FOLLOWING CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED OVERSEAS TREK

INITIAL DATES KICK OFF
APRIL 4 IN ASHEVILLE, NC
AND INCLUDE STOPS IN NEW YORK CITY,
BOSTON AND ATLANTA

WATCH A CLIP FROM A RECENT OVERSEAS SHOW HERE

GREGORIAN LIVE IN GREECE, 2023

GREGORIAN—“The World’s Most Successful Choir”—will make their much-anticipated North American debut as part of their 2023-2024 world tour. Hailed in Europe as “a sacred experience” (Musix Magazine) and “modern and mysterious” (Treff Magazine Saarbrücken), the tour will include performances at theaters and performing arts centers throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America, with the North American leg set to launch April 4 in Asheville, NC. Watch a clip of an overseas performance HERE.

The updated tour dates (postponed from 2023) have been expanded to include shows in New York City, Boston, and Atlanta, with additional West Coast and Canadian dates to be announced in the coming months. These shows follow GREGORIAN’s sold-out and critically acclaimed 2023 overseas concerts that were marked by “…storms of applause and standing ovations for the singing monks” (Bielefelder Kurier) and “goosebump moments” (Bunte Magazine).

“We’re all really excited to finally bring these shows to the U.S.,” says GREGORIAN brainchild and founder and owner of Nemo-Studios and omeN-Publishing Frank Peterson. “For 23 years the audiences across all of Europe and Asia have been incredible and our hope is that the Americans embrace us with the same enthusiasm.”

Here are more pull quotes from overseas reviews of recent GREGORIAN shows:

“Their sound liberates the human longing for relaxation, for well-being and harmony, for rest. They satisfy the longing for eternity.”
—Free Presse Chemnitz

“…a pleasant contrast to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.”
—Berlin Exclusive Magazine

“Great Choir…”
—Kronenzeitung Vienna

“Standing Ovations and a perfect attunement to the holiday season…”
—Hamburger Morgenpost

“Songs that everyone knows get a different, sometimes more multidimensional meaning in the Gregorian style…”
—Ton-Art Magazine

“Breathtaking…Captivating…Gregorian’s version of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Sound of Silence,’ a masterpiece in its own right, was almost better than the original, the chanting style serving only to enhance the experience.”
—The Daily Star Lebanon

“Sensitive, powerful and archaic at the same time…”
—Stadt Ludwigsburg News

“One of the world’s best choirs.”
—Prisma Magazine

“Goosebumps guaranteed–a project that goes far beyond the mere presentation of music.”
—Kultour Magazine

The group’s PURE CHANTS I album (released last year) features mainly classical choral works and hymns plus some folk and pop favorites. GREGORIAN’s featured vocalist Narcis speaks about the album in this clip with the monks adding their message here

The 2024 tour dates are as follows:

DATE	CITY	VENUE
4/4/24	Asheville NC	Diana Wortham Theatre
4/5/24	Newberry SC	Newberry Opera House
4/6/24	Clearwater FL	The Capitol Theatre
4/7/24	Baton Rouge, LA	Manship Theatre
4/8/24	Atlanta GA	Buckhead Theatre
4/10/24	Newport, KY	Southgate House
4/11/24	Columbus OH	Athenaeum Theatre
4/12/24	Pittsburgh PA	Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
4/14/24	Phoenixville PA	Colonial Theatre
4/15/24	Annapolis MD	Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
4/16/24	Lorraine OH	Stocker Arts Center
$4/18/24	Carmel, IN	The Palladium
4/20/24	Concord NH	Capitol Center for the Arts
4/21/24	Norwalk CT	Wall Street Theatre
4/22/24	Boston MA	City Winery
4/23/24	Boston MA	City Winery
4/24/24	New York, NY	Sony Hall
4/26/24	Kansas City MO	Madrid Theatre
4/28/24	San Antonio TX	The Tobin Center
5/15/24	Arlington TX	Arlington Music Hall
5/17/24	Pelham, TN	The Caverns
5/19/24	Milwaukee WI	S. Milwaukee PAC
5/20/24	Minneapolis MN	Fitzgerald Theater
5/21/24	Lincoln NE	Rococo Theatre
5/23/24	Loveland CO	Rialto Theatre

About GREGORIAN:

For over 20 years, more than three million people in 31 countries have been enchanted by GREGORIAN’s live performances. The group’s live performances blend ancient chants with contemporary evergreens for a moving concert experience. These eight classically trained English vocalists, known for their work on “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Star Wars” soundtracks, never fail to bring audiences to their feet…multiple times…at EVERY show.

For more information on GREGORIAN:

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INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY

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Marcee Rondan
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Mitch Schneider
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Andrea Faulk (tour)
afaulk@sropr.com

January 30, 2024

BRIT FLOYD To Launch 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour–Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of Pink Floyd’s ‘Division Bell’ + Greatest Hits–With 90-Date North American Run

DATE: JANUARY 30, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/ANDREA FAULK

BRIT FLOYD
LAUNCH 2024 P-U-L-S-E WORLD TOUR–
CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PINK FLOYD’S
‘DIVISION BELL’ + GREATEST HITS–
WITH 90-DATE NORTH AMERICAN RUN
INITIAL 41 SHOWS KICK OFF FEBRUARY 29

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BRIT FLOYD will kick off their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour—Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s Division Bell + Greatest Hits—with an initial 41-date North American trek launching February 29 in Hamilton, ON (Canada). The tour’s first leg will include stops in New York City (March 15, The Palladium), Boston (March 24, Orpheum), and multiple nights in Milwaukee and Atlantic City before wrapping April 24 in Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre; some performances will include special guests Harry Waters and Durga McBroom (see full itinerary below). BRIT FLOYD was recently called “the world’s premier Pink Floyd cover band,” by ROLLING STONE.

A second run of dates will follow from May-July and includes an already sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado (additional details are TBA). BRIT FLOYD will then head overseas for shows in Europe and UK in the fall. This monumental celebration of musical history—presented by Palladium Entertainment—will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, The Division Bell.

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Pink Floyd, an unparalleled pioneer in the world of progressive and psychedelic rock, left an indelible mark on the music industry with their groundbreaking sound and captivating live performances. The Division Bell, released in 1994, is a testament to their mastery, and three decades later, its enduring impact continues to resonate with fans old and new.

BRIT FLOYD P-U-L-S-E is not just a tour; it’s a journey through time, a tribute to the timeless artistry of Pink Floyd. Known for their unwavering dedication to recreating the magic of Pink Floyd’s music, BRIT FLOYD is the perfect ensemble to honor The Division Bell. Audiences can expect a breathtaking audiovisual experience that pays homage to the original band’s unique blend of music and visual effects.

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P-U-L-S-E will captivate fans with a stunning setlist, featuring tracks from The Division Bell, as well as beloved classics from Pink Floyd’s extensive discography. Expect to be transported to the heart of Pink Floyd’s universe, complete with a state-of-the-art light show, immersive visuals, and the ethereal sounds that define a generation.

To mark the 30th anniversary of The Division Bell, BRIT FLOYD’s P-U-L-S-E tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for Pink Floyd enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Whether you’re a devoted fan of the original band or a newcomer to their mesmerizing sounds, this tour is a must-see event that will leave you in awe.

Tickets for P-U-L-S-E by BRIT FLOYD can be purchased via the group’s website or through Ticketmaster.

BRIT FLOYD P-U-L-S-E tour dates are as follows:

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
Thursday, February 29	Hamilton, ON	FirstOntario Concert Hall (Canada)
Saturday, March 2	Montreal, QC	Place Des Arts (Canada)
Sunday, March 3	Portland, ME	Merrill Auditorium	w/ Durga McBroom
Monday, March 4	Portland, ME	Merrill Auditorium	w/ Durga McBroom
Tuesday, March 5	Burlington, VT	Flynn Center	w/ Durga McBroom & Harry Waters
Thursday, March 7	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	w/ Harry Waters
Friday, March 8	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center	w/ Harry Waters
Saturday, March 9	Baltimore, MD	Lyric Opera House	w/ Harry Waters
Sunday, March 10	Washington, D.C.	Warner Theatre	w/ Harry Waters
Tuesday, March 12	Hershey, PA	Hershey Theatre	w/ Harry Waters
Thursday, March 14	Huntington, NY	The Paramount	w/ Harry Waters
Friday, March 15	New York, NY	The Palladium	w/ Harry Waters
Saturday, March 16	Wallingford, CT	Oakdale Theatre	w/ Harry Waters
Sunday, March 17	Providence, RI	Veterans Memorial Auditorium	w/ Harry Waters
Tuesday, March 19	Rochester, NY	Auditorium Theatre
Wednesday, March 20	Buffalo, NY	Kleinhans Music Hall
Friday, March 22	Bethlehem, PA	Wind Creek Event Center
Saturday, March 23	Bethlehem, PA	Wind Creek Event Center
Sunday, March 24	Boston, MA	Orpheum
Tuesday, March 26	Syracuse, NY	Crouse Hinds Theatre
Wednesday, March 27	Erie, PA	Warner Theatre
Friday, March 29	Atlantic City, NJ	Sound Waves Theater
Saturday, March 30	Atlantic City, NJ	Sound Waves Theater
Monday, April 1	Johnstown, PA	1st Summit Arena
Tuesday, April 2	Toledo, OH	Huntington Center
Wednesday, April 3	Grand Rapids, MI	DeVos Performance Hall
Friday, April 5	Milwaukee, WI	Riverside Theater
Saturday, April 6	Milwaukee, WI	Riverside Theater
Sunday, April 7	Waukegan, IL	Genesee Theatre
Tuesday, April 9	Indianapolis, IN	Murat Theatre
Wednesday, April 10	South Bend, IN	Morris Performing Arts Center
Thursday, April 11	Detroit, MI	Fox Theatre
Saturday, April 13	Columbia, SC	Township Auditorium
Sunday, April 14	Savannah, GA	Johnny Mercer Theatre
Tuesday, April 16	Jacksonville, FL	Florida Theatre
Wednesday, April 17	Daytona Beach, FL	Peabody Auditorium
Friday, April 19	Estero, FL	Hertz Arena
Saturday, April 20	Miami, FL	Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theater
Sunday, April 21	Clearwater, FL	Ruth Eckerd Hall
Tuesday, April 23	Pensacola, FL	Saenger Theatre
Wednesday, April 24	Memphis, TN	Orpheum Theatre

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience

Facebook: @britfloydoffical
Instagram: @britfloydband
Twitter: @britfloydband
YouTube: @britfloydofficial

PALLADIUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Contacts:

SRO PR
National:
Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com

Tour:
Andrea Faulk, afaulk@sropr.com

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January 30, 2024

BRIAN SETZER Names Top Five Songs That Served As His Influences As He Gears Up For February And March 2024 Dates

DATE: JANUARY 30, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/ANDREA FAULK

BRIAN SETZER
GEARS UP FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2024
TOUR DATES INCLUDING A FEBRUARY 27 SHOW
IN LOS ANGELES AT THE WILTERN
NAMES TOP FIVE SONGS
THAT SERVED AS HIS INFLUENCES

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As BRIAN SETZER gears up to hit the road this spring, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and three-time Grammy Award-winner talked about the five essential songs that served as his inspiration.

Here are BRIAN SETZER’s essential five songs that he listens to before shows.

Elvis Presley, “Mystery Train”

“The song that first got me is ‘Mystery Train’ by Elvis Presley. And when I heard that guitar, a hand came out of the jukebox and said ‘you’re going to play this music!’”

Sammy Masters, “Pink Cadillac”

“I dare anybody to even try and find this song. It’s by a guy named Sammy Masters. This is some of the finest guitar playing I’ve ever heard in any genre. The guitar player’s name was Jimmy Bryant.”

Bobby Helms, “Tennessee Rock ‘N’ Roll”

“Give me some of that ‘Tennessee Rock ‘N’ Roll.’ How good is this song? And check out the guitar on this one, and the vocal.”

The Clash, “I Fought The Law”

“So in 1979, to be honest with you, music had gotten a bit stale for me. And when this band came out, and I heard this song, I thought ‘Wow! This is what I want.’”

Merle Travis, “Blue Smoke”

“There’s a guitar player named Merle Travis. And he was a little bit before Chet Atkins and he invented this style of guitar playing. So for me, this is definitive in my style of playing.”

SETZER’s 2024 dates mark his first live shows in four years and follow a busy and successful 2023 with his critically acclaimed THE DEVIL ALWAYS COLLECTS album (released in September 2023). The tour kicks off February 24 in California and includes stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Austin and more before wrapping March 10 in Nebraska (see full itinerary below). Head to www.briansetzer.com for additional information.

BRIAN SETZER’s 2024 tour dates are as follows:

DATE CITY VENUE
Sat-Feb-24 Lincoln, CA Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Sun-Feb-25 Oakland, CA Fox Theater
Tue-Feb-27 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
Wed-Feb-28 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
Fri-Mar-1 Temecula, CA Pechanga Resort Casino
Sat-Mar-2 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl
Sun-Mar-3 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre
Tue-Mar-5 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre
Wed-Mar-6 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Thu-Mar-7 Dallas, TX The Majestic Theatre
Sat-Mar-9 Salina, KS The Stiefel Theatre
Sun-Mar-10 La Vista, NE The Astro Theater

Links:
Website:briansetzer.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/briansetzerofficial/
Twitter: twitter.com/briansetzer59
Instagram: instagram.com/briansetzer59/
YouTube: youtube.com/user/BrianSetzerOfficial

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ABOUT BRIAN SETZER:

Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy award-winner BRIAN SETZER has achieved one career milestone after another. He’s sold millions of albums and is a “Musician’s Musician” credited with continually taking chances with innovative and daring musical styles. Setzer is widely credited for taking two forgotten genres, rockabilly and swing, adding his own blend of gunpowder and rockin’ style, and completely reinventing and single-handedly resurrecting them in the process. Along the way, he has scored chart-topping hits, sold 13 million records and received the Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award throughout his decorated career as founder/leader of the Stray Cats, his 19-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra, and as a solo artist. He is consistently cited as one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, and has a best-selling, extensive line of elite Gretsch signature model guitars bearing his name. SETZER is also, fittingly, in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On the live front, Setzer has headlined venues and festivals worldwide, including a 1983 headlining slot on the iconic US Festival in California, The Playboy Jazz Festival, a three-night, sold-out headlining run at the Hollywood Bowl with the 98-piece Philharmonic Orchestra, Woodstock ’99, and performing in front of more than 150,000 people as headliner of the Montreal Jazz Festival. His reach also includes films and TV, where his roles include portraying rockabilly pioneer Eddie Cochran in the 1987 film, La Bamba, Fox’s “Beverly Hills 90210,” among many others, and he is one of the few musicians to be animated in an episode of “The Simpsons” in 2002. That same year, SETZER was personally requested to induct Chet Atkins into the 17th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. SETZER had the honor of being invited in 2006 to perform at the White House for the President of the United States. Also in 2006, he was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame with the Stray Cats. In 2014, SETZER received the distinct honor of being asked by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. to donate a replica of his original 1959 Gretsch 6120 “Stray Cat” guitar, joining an elite collection of iconic treasures at the museum.

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Contacts:

SRO PR
National:
Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com

Tour:
Andrea Faulk, afaulk@sropr.com

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January 29, 2024

Stoney’s Rockin’ Country loves live music this February

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2024

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STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY LOVES LIVE MUSIC THIS FEBRUARY

WHAT: Enjoy live music from some of country music’s hottest rising stars at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country this February.

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, February 2      Josh Ross
Friday, February 9      Nate Smith with Dylan Schneider
Friday, February 16    95.5’s The Bull Sessions with Drew Baldridge
Friday, February 23    Renee Blair

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 JOSH ROSS

Echoing the primary themes of country in his pop-rock-infused way, Josh Ross’s take on love, work, and play is often documented through his whirlwind experiences. From moving to Nashville, the night of a tornado, leaving only a month later when a global pandemic arrived, to developing an ever-evolving career amidst the drawbacks of injuries, lockdowns, and conflicting relationships, Josh Ross is a country artist bound by the act of forging past and overcoming restraints.

“There is something to be said about when your heart is really in the right place to sing something… As an artist, I want the listener and me to go back to a song and remember our exact experiences around it, to encourage connection in all forms,” Josh said. The need for that musical connection began growing up in Burlington, Ontario’s suburbia. Overhearing his parents sing along to Guns N Roses and Bruce Springsteen in their kitchen while he ran around the house pretending to play guitar. Learning in those early years what music was, he found himself writing words in his notebook that, at the time, he didn’t realize were poems and lyrics. Onwards through school, he focused on sports like motocross and football, eventually encountering the injuries that came with each game.

Following several football-related injuries at Ontario’s Western University, the isolation that came from the injuries allowed Josh some time to develop his relationship with music. Taking nearly empty shuttle buses to get to school due to the cast on his leg, learning how to play guitar in his dorm, and on a few noise-complaint occasions bringing two speakers and a subwoofer into the bathroom to belt songs, Josh eventually made the shift of not just listening to music but making his own.

“I had a lot of catching up to do,” Josh said on his first few years immersing himself in the music industry. From practicing in his dorm to playing his first live show at the Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase in front of 5,000 people, Josh stated that “I used to throw up before the football games because of the anxiety, which is probably why I threw up before that show.” While the pressure to succeed in his sports days poured over into his music career, the drive to achieve inspired him to connect with various songwriters and musicians, eventually leading him to Nashville. In conflict with choosing a stable job post-university or setting his sights on the music industry, Josh Ross’s passions, and talent, pushed him to the path of Nashville, where he further began developing his sound and artistry. From 2019 onwards, Josh Ross dove head-first into his music career as an artist with sonic elements in his music, nodding to raw country, soft rock, and hints of 80s pop-rock.

ABOUT NATE SMITH

Featuring a mix of gritty backwoods soul, rock ‘n’ roll swagger and velvet-thunder vocals, Nate Smith’s personal journey inspired him to be a beacon of country-music hope, an inspirational mission he puts front-and-center. A California native, former worship leader, and lifelong music lover, Smith approaches that mission with a background as eclectic as it gets. Learning guitar at 13, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley and Bob Seger were among those informing his powerful, fire-from-within vocals, while Michael Jackson made him crave the spotlight and Nirvana gave his sound a jagged edge. In 2018, Smith lost everything he owned in the devastating Camp Fire which tore through Paradise, California, now known as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history. Although his family was safe, he struggled to cope and turned back to music, hoping that it would help comfort himself and others. Help it did, inspiring a month-long road trip across the U.S. to Music City, writing music and playing dive bars along the way.

ABOUT DYLAN SCHNEIDER

Drawn to the storytelling aspects of country music, Dylan Schneider started performing and writing songs at the age of 14, after meeting Brett Eldredge and singing with him on-stage during a concert. After that, he began posting videos to his Facebook page, where he’d cover popular Country songs, gaining a devoted online following.

ABOUT DREW BALDRIDGE

Drew Baldridge was literally moving cows with his brother on the family farm in Patoka, Illinois, when he fully realized his musical destiny. After years of living in Nashville and experimenting with his sound, Drew understood his new direction. All it took was a trip back to his hometown to get back to his roots. To connect to the country.

“When I was out there, it hit me: I wasn’t making music that was authentic to me. I grew up listening to Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, and John Anderson with my grandpa and my friends. It was the music I was raised on. There are a lot of people just like me who grew up that way, and I want my music to reflect them,” says Baldridge.

That small-town feel is reflected in Baldridge’s newest single, “Senior Year,” which is out now via his own Patoka Sounds banner. Written alongside Tim Nichols (Hall of Fame songwriter) and Jordan Walker (Luke Combs), “Senior Year” has captured the attention of country radio as it connects with fans whose school years have been “cancelled” due to COVID-19. Students, parents, teachers, and more are finding solace in this song as they miss the experiences that come during the culmination of high school. Organic fan discovery led the song to chart on both Billboard and Mediabase with no major label support.

“I have several kids and parents that reach out every day saying this song has impacted them in a big way,” says Baldridge. “Although I know times are tough right now, I am so happy that this song is connecting with people. It is a pretty special feeling.”

“Senior Year” is the follow-up to “Before You” which Baldridge released earlier this year – co-written with LoCash members Preston Brust and Chris Lucas – as a tribute to his fiancé Katherine. Just before quarantine locked the country down, Baldridge was lucky enough to squeeze in a trip to propose to his girlfriend of four years.

ABOUT RENEE BLAIR

With over 50 million streams under her belt, the ACM and CMA Award nominee Renee Blair is just getting started. Blair is a rising country singer who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and at 15 her passion and pursuit for country music brought her to Nashville. Renee’s journey took a turn when she faced several near-death accidents back-to-back early on in her career forcing her to put her music on pause. That pause transcended into a fire and new approach towards music upon her recovery and shortly after she signed her first publishing deal and record deal under industry stalwarts Shane MacAnally, SMACK Songs, and L.A. Reid, Epic Records. Her music is a captivating blend of her diverse sonic influences alongside a heartfelt vulnerability she shares with fans from the troubles she’s experienced in life. She recently gained significant recognition for having helped pen the certified platinum and #1 single, “Wait In The Truck”, performed by Hardy and Lainey Wilson. Blair has been gracing all kinds of stages; from touring with Willie Nelson to performing at dove bars or The Ryman Auditorium with Hardy. Her upcoming studio album Hillbetty is set to be released in the summer of 2024. “Hillbetty” is an alter-ego created by Blair to embrace every woman’s wild side. The debut single off the album has already become a viral sensation, Holy Cowboy. If you are a Renee Blair fan, you know a good time is a guarantee.

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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