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April 19, 2024

BETTER NOISE MUSIC Reveal RECORD STORE DAY (4/20) Exclusive Releases From DIRTY HEADS and THE HU

DT: APRIL 19, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
CELEBRATE
RECORD STORE DAY
(SATURDAY, APRIL 20)
WITH EXCLUSIVE RELEASES FROM
SOCAL ALTERNATIVE ROCK OUTFIT
DIRTY HEADS
AND
MONGOLIAN ROCK GROUP
THE HU

In coordination with Record Store Day on Saturday, April 20, BETTER NOISE MUSIC have announced two special offerings from label acts DIRTY HEADS and THE HU which will be available exclusively at all participating record stores (see locations HERE).

Southern California alternative rock outfit DIRTY HEADS will release a stunning 4-disc vinyl collector’s edition box set of their critically acclaimed 2022 album, MIDNIGHT CONTROL. The four discs’ artwork was created by Dave Foral and then assembled and rearranged by DIRTY HEADS percussionist Jon Olazabal who was assisted by John Wellman. They will contain all the tracks on the album’s digital deluxe version which was released in July 2023 which includes the 10 original tracks and 13 bonus tracks. The bonus tracks include acoustic versions of “Rescue Me,” (which spent an entire month at #1 on the Alternative radio charts), their take on Joe Walsh’s 1978 hit “Life’s Been Good,” which DIRTY HEADS performed on national TV on NBC’s “The Today Show and “Island Glow,” three Lo-Fi versions of album tracks, and three previously unreleased songs. Each MIDNIGHT CONTROL COLLECTOR’S EDITION box set will be unique as it is ethically packaged using 100% certified recycled papers and recycled vinyl.

“The ‘Midnight Control’ album is so special to us, it represents several years of our careers and our lives,” says vocalist Jared Watson. “After releasing the original version of the album last summer, we found ourselves going back and playing with some of the tracks that weren’t included on the original. Those songs suddenly came to life and by the end of the year, we knew that we had to get them out to our fans. So that’s what we’ve been doing this year with ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘John Linen’ and the new version of ‘Island Glow’ with our friends Monsieur Periné. Now that we’re back on the road, it felt like the perfect time to get the rest of these songs out so our fans can dig into them this summer. We’re especially stoked about the Lo-Fi tracks, they’re so sick!”

Catch DIRTY HEADS on a co-headlining tour this summer with Slightly Stoopid. The band will also be seen headlining the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO on July 1 and will also make a stop at Beachlife Festival in Redondo Beach on May 3. For full dates and tickets, visit: https://www.dirtyheads.com/tour.

A collection of cd's and dvd's Description automatically generated DIRTY HEADS – MIDNIGHT CONTROL DELUXE EDITION Record Store Day Exclusive (Download HERE)

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Mongolian rock sensation THE HU will release a limited-edition vinyl, LIVE AT GLASTONBURY, including exclusive live recordings from their performance at Glastonbury Festival in the UK in 2023. The LIVE AT GLASTONBURY LP was pressed on 140-gram “Dusk” vinyl and will include a sleeve jacket with an 11×17 poster insert.

To date, THE HU have amassed over 763 million combined streams across digital platforms and video views, two Top 5 Mainstream Rock charting radio singles and a RIAA Gold Certification for 2019’s groundbreaking viral single, “Wolf Totem”. The band—who blend traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing with contemporary sounds into a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock”—have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals and recently announced they will join heavy metal icons IRON MAIDEN as direct support on the band’s upcoming North American leg of their “The Future Past World Tour 2024” this fall. Tickets are on sale now HERE.

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

April 19, 2024

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Enlist THE USED Vocalist BERT MCCRACKEN On New Track “You’re So Ugly When You Cry” Out Today, April 19

DT: APRIL 19, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
ENLIST
THE USED VOCALIST BERT MCCRACKEN ON NEW TRACK
“YOU’RE SO UGLY WHEN YOU CRY”
OUT TODAY, APRIL 19
LISTEN HERE

EMO ROCKERS SHARE CINEMATIC CALL-TO-ACTION MUSIC VIDEO
INTRODUCING THE COFFIN CREW MOVEMENT
WATCH IT HERE

BAND PREPARE FOR
SPRING U.S. TOUR SUPPORTING DEAD ON A SUNDAY
APRIL 24 TO MAY 12
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

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Theatrical emo rock group THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT today (April 19) share the first new music following their 2023 EP SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL. 1) via Better Noise Music. “You’re So Ugly When You Cry” features guest vocals from Bert McCracken of seminal emo rock outfit The Used who boast 2X RIAA Platinum certified releases (2002’s self-titled debut The Used and 2004’s In Love and Death), a RIAA Gold certification for 2007’s Lies For The Liars, and over 1.1 billion overall career streams. The song contrasts upbeat anthemic pop-punk melodies with lyrics about hitting rock bottom. “It’s not about healing, or the come-up later on, it’s about telling people ‘it sucks right now, I don’t like who I am when I’m like this, and I know you’ve felt the same way,” according to THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT vocalist LEE JENNINGS.

Listen/download “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/ysuwyc.

“Working with Bert was a lifelong dream come true for us,” exclaims JENNINGS. “We all grew up with The Used being one of our biggest influences and it was a surreal moment when he reached back out saying he loved the song and wanted to be involved.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have also shared a captivating music video for “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” which introduces the “Coffin Crew” (the band’s name for their devoted followers) and their movement. Watch the video to find out more and the reveal of a special powerful ally to their cause via YouTube HERE or streaming below.

Lauded as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need to Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—have relentlessly toured across the country built an unwavering fanbase opening for acts including Shinedown, Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, Skillet, From Ashes To New, Starset, Pvris and ISSUES. The band’s intention for their music is to represent ‘outcasts’ from all walks of life–the weird, the misunderstood, the marginalized—which they showcase through their live performances which include extravagant theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors, and more. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will hit the road this spring as direct support to darkwave/emo rock group DEAD ON A SUNDAY from April 24 to May 10. They’ll also appear later in the year on festivals including So What?! Texas Music Festival (6/1), Louder Than Life (9/28) and Aftershock (10/12). See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now at https://linktr.ee/tfp_insta.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT SPRING U.S. TOUR DATES:
4/24 St. Paul, MN - Turf Club &
4/25 Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge &
4/27 Urbana, IL – Canopy Club &
4/28 Madison, WI – The Annex &
4/29 Grand Rapids, MI – Stache at The Intersection &
4/30 Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups &
5/2 Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall &
5/3 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground &
5/4 Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland &
5/5 Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java &
5/6 Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s &
5/8 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 &
5/9 Greenville, SC – Radio Room &
5/10 Nashville, TN – Cobra Lounge &
6/1 Fort Worth, TX – So What?! Texas Music Festival *
9/28 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2024 *
10/12 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
& with Dead On A Sunday and NITE
* festival date

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SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/the-funeral-portrait

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For press inquiries and/or tour coverage requests, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

April 19, 2024

FROM ASHES TO NEW Announce ‘BLACKOUT (DELUXE),’ Reveal Bonus Track “One Foot In The Grave (Feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men)

DT: APRIL 19, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEW
ANNOUNCE DELUXE DIGITAL EDITION OF
#1-CHARTING 2023 ALBUM
‘BLACKOUT’
OUT JUNE 7 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER HERE

ALT-METAL BAND REVEAL BONUS TRACK
“ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE”
FEATURING AARON PAULEY (OF MICE & MEN)
WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE

BAND TO EMBARK ON U.S. HEADLINING TOUR
“THE BLACKOUT TOUR PT. 2”
APRIL 30 – JUNE 13
TICKETS & VIP UPGRADES ON SALE HERE

FROM ASHES TO NEW (Download HERE)
Credit: Sarah Carmody

Alt-metalers FROM ASHES TO NEW announce the June 7 release of a digital deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed, #1-charting 2023 concept album BLACKOUT along with the release of “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men).”

BLACKOUT (DELUXE) will consist of the album’s original 12 tracks, plus six bonus tracks. Also, amongst the new tracks is the currently rising Top 20 single “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza from Against The Current),” which has garnered over 8 million streams and views since February.

Additional cuts include a feature from Yelawolf; a Sullivan King remix of their Top 5-charting radio single “Nightmare”; and an acoustic version of their single “Hate Me Too.” The latter song landed in the Top 10 Active Rock radio charts and was listed in Loudwire’s “Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2023.”

On the deluxe release of BLACKOUT vocalist DANNY CASE is ready “With these new tracks and collaborations, our biggest record yet just went to the next level. We’re thrilled to bring our fans, a couple new, exciting songs as well as some mind-blowing features from a handful of artists that we love.”

FROM ASHES TO NEW have today (April 19) released “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men),” and shared a haunting CGI world music video directed by longtime collaborator JosiahX.

Watch it streaming below or directly via YouTube HERE.

Stream/download “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men)” now at https://fatn.ffm.to/onefootinthegrave.

Of the new song CASE says: “‘One Foot in the Grave’ is an invigorating track that blends genres and pushes boundaries. The collaboration with Aaron has been an incredible journey, fusing our unique styles to create something truly special. We can’t wait for our fans to experience it.”

FROM ASHES TO NEW return to the stage beginning April 30 headlining “The Blackout Tour Pt.2” across the U.S. with Point North, Ekoh, Phix and Elijah. FROM ASHES TO NEW 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 and SOLD OUT part one of their headlining U.S. tour featuring support from The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and EKOH.

Get tour dates, tickets and VIP upgrades now at fromashestonew.com/tour.

Pre-order BLACKOUT (DELUXE) across digital platforms now at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutdeluxe.

FROM ASHES TO NEW – BLACKOUT (DELUXE) Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

FROM ASHES TO NEW – BLACKOUT (DELUXE) Track Listing:
1. Heartache
2. Nightmare
3. Hate Me Too
4. Hope You’re Happy
5. Barely Breathin
6. Dead To Me
7. Monster In Me
8. Echoes
9. Armageddon
10. Legacy
11. Until We Break (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis Mayfire)
12. Broken By Design
13. Barely Breathing (feat. Against The Current) *
14. One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men) *
15. Live Before I’m Dead (Hours) *
16. Monster In Me (feat. Yelawolf) *
17. Nightmare (Sullivan King Remix) *
18. Hate Me Too (Acoustic) *
*new bonus track

FROM ASHES TO NEW – “THE BLACKOUT TOUR PT. 2”
with Point North, Ekoh, Phix and elijah
4/30 Albany, NY – Empire Live
5/1 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
5/2 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
5/4 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
5/5 Philadelphia, PA – TLA
5/6 New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
5/8 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
5/9 Orlando, FL – House of Blues *
5/10 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen ~
5/12 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
5/13 Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
5/15 Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans ~
5/16 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 ~
5/18 Rochester, NY – Water St. Music Hall ~
5/19 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
5/20 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
5/21 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
5/23 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theatre ~
5/24 Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
5/25 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
5/27 Houston, TX – House of Blues
5/28 Austin, TX – Emo’s
5/29 Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall *
5/30 San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
6/2 Wichita, KS – Cotillion Ballroom ~
6/3 Springfield, MO – Gillioz ~
6/5 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
6/6 San Diego, CA – House of Blues
6/7 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
6/8 Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
6/11 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
6/12 Denver, CO – Summit
6/13 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre ~

JULY FESTIVAL DATES
7/19 Caddott, WI – Rock Fest ^ ~
7/20 Grand Rapids, MI – Upheaval Fest ^ ~
7/21 Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration ^ ~

FALL FESTIVAL DATES
9/27 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life ^ ~
10/13 Sacramento, CA -Aftershock ^ ~
^ festival appearance (FATN only)
* no Point North
~ non-Live Nation date

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

April 18, 2024

LITTLE FEAT Create Blues Magic With “Can’t Be Satisfied”—The Second Track/Video From Upcoming New Album

DT: APRIL 18, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

LITTLE FEAT
CREATE BLUES MAGIC WITH
“CAN’T BE SATISFIED”
TRACK AND VIDEO
RECORDED AND FILMED
AT THE HISTORIC SAM PHILLIPS RECORDING IN MEMPHIS, TN

THE SONG IS THE SECOND RELEASE FROM
‘SAM’S PLACE,’
THEIR FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN 12 YEARS
AND FIRST-EVER BLUES ALBUM, DUE MAY 17
LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE / WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

BAND TO PERFORM “CAN’T BE SATISFIED TOUR”
VIEW TOUR DATES AND TICKET LINKS HERE

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“You want to know what’s as fun as listening to Little Feat on Sam’s Place?” says Bill Payne of the acclaimed and iconic band LITTLE FEAT. “Watching the video of ‘Can’t Be Satisfied!’ You are brought into the studio with us. The smiles are real, the music kicks, and you can’t get much closer to the action than this!”

“Can’t Be Satisfied,” a rollicking cover of the classic Muddy Waters-written song, is the second offering from the jumping SAM’S PLACE (Hot Tomato Productions/MRI). Due out May 17, it marks their first new studio album in 12 years; first-ever blues album; and the first one to feature linchpin conga player Sam Clayton on lead vocals on every song. Listen to “Can’t Be Satisfied” HERE and watch the video HERE. It was filmed at Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis, TN and directed by Grant James and Jesse Lauter.

The members of LITTLE FEAT 2024 are: Bill Payne, Keyboards and Vocals; Sam Clayton, Percussion and Vocals; Fred Tackett, Guitars and Vocals, Kenny Gradney, Bass; Scott Sharrard, Guitars and Vocals; and Tony Leone, drums and vocals. Their individual musical chops and collective chemistry light up the nine-track SAM’S PLACE, which was waxed at Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis, TN (August 2023), except for “Got My Mojo Working (Live),” recorded live at the Boulder Theatre in Boulder, CO (December 17, 2022). This is the first LITTLE FEAT album recorded with new members Sharrard and Leone.

“This song was one we played back-to-back for many years with ‘Hot Tamales,’” says Bill Payne about “Can’t Be Satisfied.” “Tony Leone got hold of the rhythm track and gave it new life with a walking tempo. Yes, it’s a dark song with pistols in the face and the like, but there is a joy in the track, uplifting and impossible not to love.” The song features special guest Michael “The Bull” LoBue on harmonica.

“You can’t make a blues album without playing some Muddy Waters,” says Scott Sharrard, “and Little Feat has performed this on live shows over the years. What sets this rendition apart is Tony Leone’s nod to Levon Helm with the drum groove. This arrangement takes you from Mississippi, up to Chicago and lands down in Arkansas, where both Fred Tackett and Levon Helm were born.”

“Can’t Be Satisfied” follows the album’s first single/video “You’ll Be Mine,” a cover of the Willie Dixon-written chestnut popularized by Howlin’ Wolf. Watch the video HERE and stream the song HERE, and pre-order/pre-save the album HERE. See the full track listing below and view the band’s extensive “Can’t Be Satisfied Tour” dates and ticket links HERE.

SAM’S PLACE is a joyously blues-soaked party. The band’s longtime friend, the beloved Bonnie Raitt, provides vocals on the Muddy Waters gem “Long Distance Call,” a duet with Sam, and the album’s other special guests are Michael “Bull” LoBue on harmonica, Marc Franklin on trumpet, and Art Edmaiston on saxophone on select songs.

LITTLE FEAT emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact—and their creativity has been renewed with SAM’S PLACE. The idea for the album started with Bill, but the whole band jumped in. They started working on songs at sound checks. Sam, Scott and Fred wrote a new song, “Milk Man.” Visiting backstage at a FEAT show, Bonnie Raitt suggested the Howlin’ Wolf tune “You Will Be Mine.” Scott suggested “Why People Like That,” a Bobby Charles tune. Sam chose the Willy Dixon-penned “Don’t Go No Further,” a deep Muddy track. And they included a live version of “Got My Mojo Working.”

Scott had recorded in Memphis, and they eventually found their way to the second Phillips (the first was Sun Studios, where Elvis began his career) studio there, complete with Jerry Lee Lewis’s piano, which Bill noted “practically played itself.” FEAT’s a rock band, but as Scott observed, at the end “the blues is home,” and they basically recorded it live in the studio, in the tradition. Their playing is at an all-time high, and Bill thought their musical conversation was “flawless.”

Sam was a happy vocalist. His own “Milk Man,” a song about his nephew, has lyrics from his wife, Joni. The duet with Bonnie on “Long Distance Call,” he humbly admitted, was classic. “We go good together, man.” “Last Night” was done in memory of Sam’s very good friend, the late Ed Bradley of Sixty Minutes. And “Why People Like That” was particularly satisfying. “I just like the way the slide sounds and everything. I knew Scott is a great slide player too, plus he is a great lead guitarist. And I know we would put our touch to it, the Little Feat touch. So we just sort of did it. Scott just adds a lot to it and he answers to what I’m singing.”

SAM’S PLACE scratches a deep itch. Sam added, “I’m very happy because I was never expecting anything like that. I mean, I have wanted to, but I just wasn’t expecting it to come to fruition. It was a long wait, but it’s satisfying.”

LITTLE FEAT will be busy this summer on the road. From touring with the Tedeschi Trucks Band to headline shows with The Wood Brothers, Los Lobos, Marc Broussard, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, The Steel Wheels, and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, there will be plenty of chances to boogie with the band. For their Baltimore, MD show on June 14, LITTLE FEAT will perform their classic 1973 album, Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, in its entirety. Tickets are available HERE.

Here’s the track listing for SAM’S PLACE:

Milkman- Written by Sam Clayton (ASCAP), Fred Tackett for Hoceanna Music (ASCAP), and Scott Sharrard for Brickyard Blues Music BMI
You’ll Be Mine – Written by Willie Dixon for Hoochie Coochie Music (BMI)
Long Distance Call – Written by Muddy Waters for Watertoons (BMI)
Don’t Go No Further – Written by Willie Dixon for Hoochie Coochie Music (BMI)
Can’t Be Satisfied – Written by Muddy Waters for Watertoons (BMI)
Last Night – Written by Walter Jacobs for ARC Music (BMI)
Why People Like That – Written by Bobby Charles for Street People Songs (BMI)
Mellow Down Easy – Written by Willie Dixon for BMG Bumblebee (BMI)
Got My Mojo Working (Live) – Written by Preston Foster for Dar Music, Inc (BMI)

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ABOUT LITTLE FEAT:

The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact on their 2024 album Sam’s Place. Over the past three years, they’ve focused tours on their epic live album Waiting for Columbus and re-issues of some of their classic albums (Sailin’ Shoes, Dixie Chicken, and Waiting for Columbus). Audience response has been rapturous. The band builds on a deep, over 50-year history. Little Feat used a combination of elite musicianship and brilliant, idiosyncratic songwriting to create a repertoire that transcends all boundaries. California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country and rockabilly mixed with New Orleans swamp boogie led to a powerful sound that has kept the audience dancing for decades. Their groove – in songs like “Dixie Chicken,” “Spanish Moon,” “Fat Man in the Bathtub,” and “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now” is a continuous thread of excellence that embraces the qualities of exploration that make up Little Feat, its music, while honoring their brothers that began this journey decades ago: Lowell George, Richie Hayward, and Paul Barrere. Their legacy is honest and durable with no end in sight. It has always been about the songs and musicianship. They’re in top form now with Scott Sharrard on lead guitar/vox and Tony Leone on drums/vox, and with founder Bill Payne on keys/vox, Fred Tackett on guitars/vox, Kenny Gradney on bass, and Sam Clayton on percussion/vox.

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For more info about LITTLE FEAT:

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

Tour:
D. McNally // dennismcnally@mac.com

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April 18, 2024

TOMORROW, April 19, A Musician’s Tribute To Chet Atkins ‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’ Album Releases And CMT Premieres Documentary @ 9PM E.T.

DATE: APRIL 18, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/LYNDIE WENNER, SRO PR

‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’
A MUSICIANS’ TRIBUTE TO
CHET ATKINS
OUT TOMORROW, APRIL 19
“THE MAKING OF A MUSICIANS’ TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS AND HIS LEGACY REMEMBERED” ALSO PREMIERES TOMORROW (APRIL 19)
AT 10 PM ET/9 PM CT ON CMT
AND WILL AIR EXCLUSIVELY FOR THREE MONTHS

THE 15-TRACK COLLECTOR’S ALBUM
PERFORMED BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST ARTISTS
AND GUITAR PLAYERS INCLUDING VINCE GILL, ERIC CLAPTON,
TOMMY EMMANUEL C.G.P. ,SIERRA HULL, JAMES TAYLOR, ALISON KRAUSS,
RICKY SKAGGS, BRAD PAISLEY, MICHAEL CLEVELAND AND MANY MORE

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

The excitement continues to build for this Friday’s (April 19) release of WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOODBYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins via Morningstar Music Productions as Nashville and the music industry prepare to celebrate what would have been Chet Atkins’ 100^th birthday on June 20.

For the very first time on one album, some of the world’s best guitar players and artists join together to pay a musicians’ tribute to the innovator, songwriter, producer, record company executive and visionary Chet Atkins. View a sizzle reel about the album HERE. MVD Entertainment is the worldwide digital and physical product distributor making this music available on all digital platforms HERE. Opry Entertainment Group and Opry Store are the main national selling channels for a variety of physical packages, including vinyl albums, limited edition numbered vinyl, and orange color vinyl and CDs.

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The album WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE was conceived and produced by 3-time Grammy-winning, bluegrass and country songwriter, producer and guitarist Carl Jackson, a longtime Glen Campbell collaborator, vocal arranger for TRIO II with Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton; Jackson also produced the 2003 Grammy-winning Country Album of the Year Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’ – Songs Of The Louvin Brothers. He has had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Emmylou Harris, and Trisha Yearwood and was recorded at Station West in Nashville, TN with Luke Wooten engineering and mixing. Eric Clapton’s guitars were recorded by Simon Climie.

In other Chet Atkins news, a documentary “The Making of A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins and his Legacy Remembered” also premieres tomorrow (April 19) at 10 PM E.T./ 9 PM C.T. on CMT and will air exclusively for three months with encores scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at 9 PM ET / 8 PM CT and Sunday, April 21 at 5 PM ET / 4 PM CT, both airing on CMT Music. The program is an engaging 1-hour documentary about the making of this tribute album to Chet Atkins featuring 22 artists (read full list of artists HERE) from the country, rock, bluegrass and acoustic musical realms and contains some of the world’s best artists and guitar players including Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P., Ricky Skaggs, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley, Sierra Hull, and many more. The documentary was produced by Opry Entertainment Group in collaboration with Morningstar Music Productions and was executive produced by Martin Fischer and produced and directed by Kathryn Russ for Opry Entertainment Group. Watch the Opry Entertainment Group sizzle reel HERE.

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The album’s first single “Mr. Guitar” was released Friday, March 15 and is performed by Grammy Award-winning guitarist and artist Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P. and Grammy-winning bluegrass fiddler Michael Cleveland. Read more HERE. “All I Ever Need Is You,” the album’s second single is performed by SIERRA HULL, the 2x Grammy-nominated artist and award-winning mandolin and guitarist, songwriter and vocalist was released Friday, April 5. Read more HERE.

CHET ATKINS is the most recorded solo instrumentalist in music history who traveled far to become “Mr. Guitar.” The journey took the legendary icon from Appalachian poverty to international acclaim, from utter obscurity to three Halls of Fame. He is a 14x Grammy Award winner, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient, A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee.

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The track listing for WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE is as follows:

1. Mr. Guitar: Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P. & Michael Cleveland
2. Lover Come Back To Me: Brent Mason
3. Alley Cat: Ashley Campbell & Thor Jensen
4. So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad): Vince Gill & Bradley Walker featuring Eric Clapton
5. Yakety Axe: Ricky Skaggs with Charlie McCoy
6. Sleepwalk: Jerry Douglas & Bryan Sutton
7. In His Hands: Carl Jackson
8. Mr. Sandman: Gareth Pearson
9. Windy And Warm: Brad Paisley
10. How’s The World Treating You: James Taylor & Alison Krauss
11. Caravan: Guthrie Trapp
12. All I Ever Need Is You: Sierra Hull
13. The Entertainer: John Knowles C.G.P. with Catherine Marx
14. I Still Can’t Say Goodbye: Vince Gill
15. Freight Train: The Chester Bees
(Campbell, Clapton, Emmanuel, Gill, Hull, Jackson, Jensen, Knowles, Mason, Moore, Paisley, Pearson, Skaggs, Sutton and Trapp)

More details about the collector’s edition:

2 Orange Disc Set individually numbered, 12-page booklet, 15 new tracks by 22 artists:

Individually Numbered Edition of 15 newly recorded tracks pressed with audiophile quality of no more than 4 tracks per side in Chet’s Gretsch 6120 Orange, includes a 12-page booklet with ‘The Journey of Mr. Guitar’ by Robert K Oermann, liner notes by award winning journalist Holly Gleason, rare photos and session notes by Grammy winning producer Carl Jackson.

With no more than 4 tracks per side to ensure the highest-quality sonic fidelity, each tribute vinyl is produced in audiophile-grade 180-gram vinyl at the hands of the recording industry elite: Ryan K. Smith, Senior Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound, and pressed at RTI USA.

The Premium 140-gram Vinyl Edition includes two LPs and a four-page insert with Liner Notes by award-winning music journalist Holly Gleason.

The Limited Edition, individually numbered Vinyl Collectors editions are limited to 7,500 copies and include 2 LPs and the 12-page Commemorative Booklet “The Journey of Mr. Guitar” by Robert Oermann with Chet’s biography, rare photos, Liner Notes by award-winning music journalist Holly Gleason, and insightful Session Notes by Grammy Award-winning producer, Carl Jackson. Also included is the Exclusive DVD, We Still Can’t Say Good Bye, The Making of A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins and His Legacy Remembered.

These two limited editions come in the Old Stoughton^® Tip-on Gatefold Jacket, considered the Holy Grail of record jackets. The process involves printing the artwork on paper, which is then wrapped around heavy 24pt board, giving the jackets a classic old-school look.

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L to R: Morningstar Music Productions Exec. Producer, Ken Leister; Producer, Carl Jackson; Tommy Emmanuel (CGP); Morningstar Music Productions Exec. Producer, Rodger Glaspey.

ABOUT MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS:

Morningstar Music Productions was created by executive producers and longtime great friends Rodger Glaspey and Ken Leister. The two partners performed in groups that recorded albums during the 70’s as collegians during the Folk/Rock invasion. Producer and musician Carl Jackson approached Rodger and Ken with the desire to produce an album to honor Chet Atkins. The temptation to executive produce an album in Nashville paying homage to Chet Atkins with some of the finest artists and guitar players in the world including Vince Gill, Tommy Emmanuel, Brad Paisley, and other greats was too captivating to pass up… and thus, Morningstar Music Productions was born, with their first album release We Still Can’t Say Good Bye a Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins out today.

For press inquiries regarding WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Lyndie Wenner // lwenner@sropr.com

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April 17, 2024

BILLY MORRISON New Solo Album ‘The Morrison Project,’ Out 4/19; Track By Track Special Debuts Today On SiriusXM/SiriusXM Ozzy’s Boneyard Channel 38

DATE: APRIL 17, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON
NEW SOLO ALBUM
‘THE MORRISON PROJECT,’
OUT THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 19
VIA THE LABEL GROUP’S PARTNERSHIP WITH
TLG|ZOID THROUGH VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

DEBUTS “THE MORRISON PROJECT – TRACK BY TRACK ALBUM SPECIAL” TODAY, 4/17 AT 2PM ET / 5PM PT ON
SIRIUSXM/SIRIUSXM OZZY’S BONEYARD CHANNEL 38

MORRISON’S SEISMIC COLLABORATION
WITH OZZY OSBOURNE AND STEVE STEVENS
“CRACK COCAINE” QUICKLY ASCENDS THE RADIO CHARTS

ALL THREE ARTISTS APPEAR IN THE VIDEO
WHICH SPOTLIGHTS PARIS JACKSON

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Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

Ahead of the release of his third solo album THE MORRISON PROJECT this Friday (April 19), BILLY MORRISON today (April 17, at 2pm ET / 5pm PT) debuts THE MORRISON PROJECT – TRACK BY TRACK ALBUM SPECIAL on SiriusXM/SiriusXM Ozzy’s Boneyard Channel 38. Hear the stories behind the songs as MORRISON and his special guests OZZY OSBOURNE, STEVE STEVENS, and JOHN5 take listeners track-by-track through BILLY’s star-studded album in front of fans at SiriusXM L.A. Hosted by Tommy London, the special will be rebroadcast multiple times (4/18, 8am ET; 4/19, 3pm ET; 4/20, 9pm ET; 4/21, 8pm ET; and 4/22, 9am ET) or listen to it anytime in the SiriusXM App (search “Morrison Project”). Read about the event, which MXDWN covered, HERE. See below for photos from the taping.

Amid all this excitement, the album’s current single and video, “Crack Cocaine,” is quickly ascending the radio chart, moving up eight places to #20 on this week’s Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart. This seismic collaboration features OZZY OSBOURNE on lead vocals STEVE STEVENS on guitar and was co-written by MORRISON, OSBOURNE, and STEVENS who all appear in the video with PARIS JACKSON playing the glamorous/romantic interest, with cameos from visual artist RISK and actor JEFF HILLIARD. Watch the video HERE, listen to the track (produced by MORRISON and STEVENS) HERE, pre-save the album HERE, and read the press release about it HERE (insert hyperlink).

“Crack Cocaine” is the second single/video from THE MORRISON PROJECT and follows the single/video “Drowning.” Watch the video, which illustrates the soul-destroying effects of information overload, HERE and read the press release HERE.

For THE MORRISON PROJECT—his third solo album and first since 2015—he has assembled an electrifying 12 songs including guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, John5, and more. See the track listing below.

THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. All the songs on the album—recorded in Los Angeles at various studios—were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests. Read the album announcement HERE.

How did THE MORRISON PROJECT come together? “I truly believe that making music without any preconceptions or goals yields the most creative and enjoyable results. And that is exactly how this record came to life. Making music with Erik (Eldenius) and Jeordie (White) during Covid, and mixing different musical styles started my journey towards this collection of songs that ended up featuring a lot of my friends.”

THE MORRISON PROJECT features 12 original tracks:

DROWNING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

CRACK COCAINE
(Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens with Tommy Clufetos on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/ Ozzy Osbourne/Steve Stevens)

ITS COME TO THIS
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius)

THE AYES HAVE IT
(Featuring Al Jourgensen and John5 with Roy Mayorga on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

DYSTOPIA
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

INCITE THE WATCH
(Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai) (Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)

PUPPETS ON A STRING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

JUST LIKE A MOVIE
(Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan with Erik Eldenius on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White/ Darryl McDaniels/Persia Numan)

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

MR. DREAM
(Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)

WE ARE THE DEAD
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

CHASING SHADOWS
(Featuring Linda Perry)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

Photos from the THE MORRISON PROJECT – TRACK BY TRACK ALBUM SPECIAL taping:

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Photo credit for the after-party: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

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Photo credit for the taping: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

Billy Morrison
https://www.instagram.com/billymorrisonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/BillyMorrison/
https://twitter.com/billymorrison

ABOUT The Label Group

The Label Group is a Virgin Music Group distributed label with a long history releasing both fan favorites and critically acclaimed artists. Through a strategic partnership with dCommunity, TLG embraces the future of an artist-centric and fan driven music community within the metaverse and the blockchain. “While the guest artists on Billy’s record are very impressive, it’s the songwriting that sold me,” says Dennis Sanders. We feel blessed here at TLG to have the opportunity to bring this music to the world.”

For press inquiries regarding BILLY MORRISON, contact:

SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com

Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

April 16, 2024

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Vic’s Las Vegas with special live jazz performance Sun., May 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2024

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CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT VIC’S LAS VEGAS SUNDAY, MAY 12

Live jazz by Tom Scott, Joe Lano, and Domas Žeromskas, featuring Steve Flora and Héctor L. Falu, starts at 1 p.m.

WHAT: Treat Mom to an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch with live jazz and a complimentary mimosa at Vic’s Las Vegas this Mother’s Day. Enjoy offerings from their Italian American menu or delight in specials only a mother could love, including:

- - Crab Benedict – with roasted potatoes, baby carrots, and asparagus ($28)
  - Waffles with Berries – with two eggs and two slices of bacon ($18)
  - Quiche – choice of Ham & Cheese or Florentine ($25)
  - Lobster & Cheese Raviolis– heart-shaped and topped with pecorino Romano ($20)
  - Swordfish – with chimichurri sauce and seasonal vegetables ($34)
  - Kids special: Waffle with Berries – half a waffle, one egg, and one slice of bacon ($9)

Live jazz by Tom Scott, Joe Lano, and Domas Žeromskas, featuring Steve Flora and Héctor L. Falu, starts at 1 p.m.

WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 2024

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

ABOUT VIC’S LAS VEGAS

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

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MEDIA CONTACT:

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

Photo of Crab Benedict is courtesy of Vic’s Las Vegas. Additional images available upon request.

April 16, 2024

Revolutionary Career Platform for Live Event Industry GIGGS Announces Official Public Launch

DT: APRIL 16, 2024

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

GIGGS
– The Revolutionary Career Platform For The Live Event Industry– ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL PUBLIC LAUNCH

GIGGS is the premier career platform for the live event industry. In the world of live event production, the right connections determine one’s career. Whether you’re seeking your next gig or hiring top-tier talent, GIGGS is revolutionizing the industry landscape and is becoming the ultimate gateway for industry opportunities and career progression.

Just five months post-beta launch, GIGGS has amassed 10,000 users and over 150 job posts and hires. Backed by significant capital investment and support from leading names in the touring industry, GIGGS has honed a solution for the live event industry’s employment needs, creating an efficient, streamlined process for hiring industry professionals.

Industry vet and Nashville Briefing 30 Under 30 awardee NIKKI SANZ founded GIGGS after witnessing first-hand the industry’s challenges and inefficiencies, most notably working on the road with artists including Eric Church and George Strait, on top of working various other live gigs and staffing tours. GIGGS reimagines the traditional, fragmented gigging landscape into a centralized platform for vetted touring professionals and companies to find jobs, hire, and connect.

“I’ve experienced the inefficiencies plaguing the hiring processes of the live event industry,” says SANZ. “GIGGS helps save executive time spent on inefficient word-of-mouth hiring methods. Employers can directly connect with a vetted, skilled workforce to find the exact talent they need, when they need it. It’s not just about filling positions; it’s about optimizing time and resources to focus on what truly matters – load in and out on time, and a flawless show!”

Gone are the days when someone’s next career move depended on who they knew. GIGGS is tearing down these barriers. Qualified live event professionals now have access to a world of opportunities that were once out of reach.

“GIGGS streamlines hiring for production companies, tour management, venues, artist managers, and live event organizers by offering vetted, top-tier professionals,” adds SANZ. “We aim to ensure that only qualified candidates apply to jobs. It’s about efficiency, quality, and connecting the right people to bring creative visions to life.”

Testimonials from GIGGS’ early adopters articulate its impact:

““I have hired five people from GIGGS already. The platform is working so well!!”
-Kaite Weaver, Recruiting Coordinator, CLAIR GLOBAL

“I have successfully hired from GIGGS, and I am excited to continue using GIGGS to hire for shows!”
-Robbie O’Brien, Touring Rep, VIPNation

“GIGGS has been a game-changer. Getting connected quickly to available verified crew has been a plus for us at PTP Live. This is a product that the touring industry has needed for years.”
-Dave Jacquin, General Manager, PTP LIVE

“GIGGS has been a great resource in closing the networking and communication gap when it comes to staffing tours. I’m impressed by how many qualified people are in the GIGGS network.”
–Ryan Whelpley, Artist Touring Coordinator, RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT

“We had a great experience with the platform. There were a lot of qualified folks who applied who I might not have found had we not used GIGGS.”
– Darby Leiber, Artist Manager, RANGE MEDIA

“I’ve spoken with too many production companies who had to leave gear in their warehouses because they couldn’t find enough skilled labor. Even venues struggle to fully staff their shows. The industry needs a platform like Giggs to keep pace with the growing industry.”
-Scott Welch, Artist Manager

“I wish GIGGS was around when I started out in the industry. The never-ending word-of-mouth way of finding jobs has finally found a loophole—an honest and efficient way to source jobs for talented and experienced people!”
– Kalee Ledford, Live Event Professional

With partnerships in place from every facet of the live event industry, GIGGS is an idea whose time has come. The company hosted a successful first live networking event in collaboration with ACM (Academy of Country Music) in Nashville this February and has plans to expand these community events to major cities across the country including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Austin, and more throughout 2024.

SANZ will be next be seen on Season 11 of Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Elevator Pitch” series airing this winter.

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Find your next gig with GIGGS! Create your profile or post a job listing here: https://www.giggs.live/

ABOUT NIKKI SANZ:
Founder and CEO Nikki Sanz is the brains and heart behind GIGGS, the first professional career platform for live event production. Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Nikki moved to Nashville and built a freelance career by gigging–working with Live Nation, the Superbowl, Ryman Auditorium, CMA, ABC’s The Bachelor, Bonnaroo Festival, and a roster of A-list artists and live events.

Sanz gained an understanding of the touring industry from working on the road with Eric Church, George Strait, and many others. She has personally experienced the challenges of finding her next gig, as well as hiring qualified personnel.

Nikki founded GIGGS to streamline the live event marketplace, connect employers with vetted talent quickly, and create a community of elite freelance professionals.

Her passion centers on three pillars: advocating for equal opportunity in a word-of-mouth industry, promoting gigging as a fulfilling career, and nurturing a vibrant community of event professionals. As GIGGS continues to disrupt and innovate, Nikki remains its driving force, dedicated to reshaping the live event business.

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

April 15, 2024

NOTHING MORE Unveil Futuristic Music Video for “House On Sand (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)

DT: MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

TOP 10 CHARTING ROCK OUTFIT
NOTHING MORE
REVEAL FUTURISTIC MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK
“HOUSE ON SAND (FEAT. ERIC V OF I PREVAIL)”
WATCH HERE

BAND TO KICK OFF N. AMERICAN 2024 CO-HEADLININGTOUR
WITH WAGE WAR
TOMORROW NIGHT, TUESDAY, APRIL 16 IN CHARLOTTE, NC
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
VEIL OF MAYA AND SLEEP THEORY

‘CARNAL’
DUE JUNE 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE HERE

Top 10 charting, 3X Grammy Award-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE have today unveiled a music video for their new compelling and defiant track “HOUSE ON SAND” featuring I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe. The video features a cinematic AI landscape intro, created by artist Taylor Gahm (www.taylorgahm.com), followed by action-packed performance footage of NOTHING MORE and Eric V. Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“Sometimes you lose sight of your purpose in life and wander off of the path you were on,” says frontman JONNY HAWKINS on “HOUSE ON SAND”. “Years later you find yourself in a life that does not match the vision you once had for yourself. Trapped, you are left with a choice…betray your inner voice, or trust it; continue on and play it safe, or turn back and start again… I’m starting again.”

“HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” will be featured on NOTHING MORE’s newly announced fifth album CARNAL due June 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSC. The album also includes their current Top 10 Active Rock radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which is currently in at #9 and rising. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience. Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal.

Tomorrow, April 16, NOTHING MORE will kick off their co-headlining North American with Wage War and special guests Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory. The tour will begin in Charlotte, NC and stretch throughout May 18 ending in Bloomington, IL. The band will then head out as direct support for rock icons Godsmack (6/23-6/26) as they make their way to several of the biggest fall rock festivals including Louder Than Life, Aftershock and MMR*B*Q. For full dates, tickets and VIP upgrades, please visit https://nothingmore.net.

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NOTHING MORE 2024 TOUR DATES:
4/16 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore *
4/17 Birmingham, AL – Avalon Brewing Company *
4/18 New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore *
4/20 Austin, TX – Stubb’s ^
4/22 Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park (outdoor) *
4/24 Riverside, CA – RMA *
4/25 San Diego, CA – Observatory Northpark %
4/26 Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl *
4/28 Albuquerque, NM – REVEL *
4/30 Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre *
5/1 Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom *
5/3 Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center *
5/4 East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt *
5/5 Omaha, NE – The Astro *
5/7 Madison, WI – The Sylvee *
5/8 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live *
5/10 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center *
5/11 Columbus, OH – Kemba Live ^%
5/12 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE %
5/14 Norfolk, VA – The NorVA *
5/15 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *
5/17 Indianapolis, IN – The Egyptian Room *
5/18 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre ^%
7/23 Johnston, PA – 1^st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #
7/25 Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion #
7/26 Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater #
9/21 Camden, NJ – MMR*B*Q 2024 &
9/27 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life &
10/13 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival &
*co-headlining with Wage War, Veil of Maya & Sleep Theory
^ no Sleep Theory
% no Wage War
# with Godsmack and Flat Black
& festival date

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April 12, 2024

ROSS VALORY Unveils Visually Thrilling Video For “Windmill” From ‘All Of The Above’ Album Out Today

DATE:

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

ROSS VALORY
UNVEILS VISUALLY THRILLING VIDEO FOR
“WINDMILL
FROM ‘ALL OF THE ABOVE’
OUT THIS FRIDAY APRIL 12

“WINDMILL”
MARKS THE THIRD RELEASE
FROM THE ORIGINAL JOURNEY BASSIST
AND SONGWRITER’S DEBUT SOLO ALBUM

WATCH HERE

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To coincide with the release of his ALL OF THE ABOVE album out this Friday (April 12) on OID Music, ROSS VALORY has unveiled a new video for “Windmill.” Directed by Michael Cotten, the visually thrilling video leans into the song’s Brazilian flair with live action to animation video with tropical seascapes, samba dancers, and picturesque city scenes, alongside ROSS and the other musicians playing the song. Watch the video HERE.

“’Windmill’ is another Latin-inspired tune [from the album] that dances across Brazil!” ROSS says. “It was written on guitar and as a result this is the first time I’ve recorded guitar.”

He continues, “This is the third music video release, on which I am so very happy to be collaborating with Michael Cotten. His work is unique and sophisticated, and I’m honored to have my music paired with his visual magic. Michael and I are continuing to develop video concepts for the entire album.”

“Creating the videos for Ross Valory’s new music ‘All Of The Above’ has been both challenging and thrilling!” Michael Cotten adds. “To have such great musical inspiration is a dream project for my video art. Regarding ‘Windmill,’ Ross has created a musical playground that brings to mind a fantasy ‘Sambascape’ that celebrates the spirit of Brazil in an engaging visual party.”

For the track, VALORY brought in Celso Alberti, the brilliant Brazilian drummer from the Steve Winwood band, who lit up the piece, laying down a track where Karl Perazzo [from Santana] added his percussion. Core team member and acclaimed keyboardist Eric Levy added piano and synths. The original guitar part that VALORY played on his Godin nylon-string electric remained, as did some other electric guitar parts he played. VALORY dropped a new bass part on the track and saxophonist Marc Russo finished the piece.

“Windmill” marks the third video and track from the debut album from one of rock’s best bass guitarists and an original member of the multi-platinum band Journey until his 2020 departure. It follows the album’s two previous Cotten created for “Wild Kingdom (with its Latin-fired intensity) and “Tomland” (the album’s hypnotic first single).

The track’s credits are as follows:

WINDMILL
(Ross Valory)
Ross Valory – Bass Guitar, Guitars
Eric Levy – Piano, Synths
Karl Perazzo – Percussion
Celso Alberti – Drums
Marc Russo – Alto Saxophone

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

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

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

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

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

The ALL OF THE ABOVE track listing is as follows:

Wild Kingdom
Nightflower
Tomland
Touched, Part II
Windmill
Incident at Neshabur
Low Rider
No One Wins a War

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