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2014/06/24

Guitar Virtuoso and Former Supertramp Member Marty Walsh Releases New CD Featuring Guest Appearances By Members of YES, Rufus and a Host of LA Studio Legends

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For Immediate Release

Guitar Virtuoso and Former Supertramp Member Marty Walsh Releases New CD Featuring Guest Appearances By Members of YES, Rufus and a Host of LA Studio Legends

Boston, MA – Much to the excitement of guitar aficionados across the globe, celebrated guitarist Marty Walsh released his eagerly awaited debut instrumental solo album ‘The Total Plan’ on June 16th 2014! Making the release even more thrilling is the array of guest artists appearing on the release – Billy Sherwood (YES/CIRCA:), John “JR” Robinson (Rufus, Eric Clapton, Mike Oldfield/Steve Winwood) and a multitude of LA Studio Legends.

Says Marty, “Everyone on the album are musicians that I have close personal and working relationships with. Billy and I did an album that was released in 1996 under the band name The Key. People like John Robinson, Abe Laboriel, Michael Ruff and everyone else on the album I have worked with for years. When I came up with this idea I asked all of these wonderful musicians if they would play on one track for me. Graciously they all accepted.”

Marty Walsh is an assistant professor in the Ensemble and Music Production departments at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. A veteran of the LA studio music scene, he has worked as a guitarist with some of the biggest names in the business. The early 1980s found him on the hits “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton, “She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer, and “Heartlight” by Neil Diamond, to name a few. He also recorded with John Denver, Eddie Money, Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton, and Julio Iglesias, among others. In 1985, Marty played guitar on the Supertramp album ‘Brother Where You Bound’ and then toured with the band in 1985-86 and again in 1988 after playing on their 1988 release ‘Free As A Bird’. Continuing to do recording sessions into the 1990s, he also was a part of the live band on the Nickelodeon Television show ‘Roundhouse’ which was critically acclaimed and ran from 1992 through 1994. In the late 90’s Marty played guitar on numerous Curb Records releases including three of Leann Rimes’ albums, ‘Sittin On Top Of The World’, ‘Leann Rimes’ and ‘I Need You’, whose title track set the record for weeks (54) in the top 40.

Most recently, he can be heard on the Freddie Jackson single “Until The End Of Time”, which reached the number 1 spot on Billboard’s R&B charts and stayed on the charts for 26 weeks. And now much to the anticipation of guitarists and musicians everywhere, Marty is releasing his first (instrumental) solo album ‘The Total Plan’!

Says Marty, “Being an instrumental album it is simply about the music. There are a few things conceptually that I was trying to achieve with this recording though. The first being the fact that I wanted to make an album of music that I felt would appeal to the masses. The album is not a Jazz album necessarily, it’s really more of a pop record. While there are improvised solos, the focus of the record is much more about the melodies and arrangements of the songs, which hopefully are memorable. The second thing that I wanted to achieve was making a record with many of the people that I’ve worked with over the years. I literally enlisted musicians for this project that I had worked with closely going way back to when I first started touring and doing recording sessions, and then also tapped into some of the faculty and also young musicians that I have worked closely with at the Berklee college of music. There are ten songs on the album and each song has different groupings of personnel. I also feel that stylistically the album is quite diverse, which actually came about from tapping into all of these various musicians who brought their own identity to the project.”

Marty’s new album showcases a variety of styles, which is a reflection of his vast musical influences. He explains, “While I am primarily a guitarist, and my guitar playing is the focus of the record, I don’t feel like my approach to the instrument is like a lot of other guitarists. As a young musician growing up, of course I was influenced by people like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, but then growing up in Los Angeles, guys like Larry Carlton, Jay Graydon, and all of the other LA studio guitar players that I had so much respect for certainly were extremely influential in my development. But even more influential than all of the great guitar players are a host of other musicians. I have always had the tendency not to focus on guitar players and their approach to the instrument. Music that has influenced me over the years has tended to be from piano players, songwriters, people that compose memorable music and also many of the great producer/arrangers that I have worked with. Guys like Michael Omartian, the late Michel Columbier, and the late Tom Dowd. I had the good fortune to actually work with these people closely in the recording environment and learned so much about composing and arranging. That’s the kind of thing that I feel is really so important in moving people emotionally with music. Hopefully that’s what this album will do, move people emotionally.”

“Marty Walsh has made a fine album, featuring some red-hot musicians beside his heartfelt guitar playing – the sounds he wrings from his guitars are strong, melodic and exciting.” – John Anthony Helliwell (Supertramp)

“Marty Walsh is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. I had the pleasure making a record with him called ‘The World Is Watching’ (the band was called The Key). We met in 1986 when he was on tour playing guitar with Supertramp for their ‘Brother Where You Bound’ record. My band Lodgic opened for them and so we hung out backstage and became fast friends and have been ever since. I’m very happy to see Marty going for it with his new record and was honored he asked me to be a part of it too!” – Billy Sherwood (YES/CIRCA:)

“Marty Walsh is one of the most soulful musicians I have known. His musicality shines through any band he has ever been in. This new solo CD reflects his funk, soul and rock roots. It’s a must have for all.” – John “JR” Robinson (Rufus/Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood/Mike Oldfield)

“I have been good friends with the near legendary Marty Walsh since our Glendale/Burbank, California days. He was always known as the ‘Boy Wonder’ on the guitar back then. And still is today. If you’re ever stuck for the next part of your song… don’t worry, Marty’s got it covered.” – Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy / Black Star Riders)

“Over the years I have had the good fortune to work with some of the greatest guitar players in the world. It runs the gamut. Rock, Funk, Jazz, Pop. There are a handful that can shred in all these fields. Marty is one of them! On ‘The Total Plan’ Marty went to ‘The Shed’, with a few friends, and came out with a real gem. It rocks, it inspires, it grooves, and Now is the Time, to check it out!” – Tommy Vicari (Grammy award winning engineer and producer)

In support of his new CD release Marty has been working with a videographer, trying to determine which songs would be good choices for music videos and how to approach that. He is also currently working on putting together the personnel for a live band. Although, since the record has so many different people on it, putting a band together that can play all of his music live is a bit of a challenge. The good news is that being in Boston and teaching at Berklee Marty have access to some unbelievable young talented musicians that will most likely be the members of this group. Also his son Ian played some keyboards on the record, and wrote a few of the pieces with Marty, so he is kind of a cornerstone to the live band.

In conclusion, Marty has this to relay to his fans and listeners, “Just sit back, relax and enjoy……put this album on when you have people over. I do feel that it is the kind of record that you can put a set of headphones on and listen intently to, as I feel that it has a real ‘flow’ to it in terms of taking you on a bit of a journey from song to song. But it’s also one that you can put on in the background and just let it be a ‘feel good’ record. Hopefully if people put this album on for friends in the background over casual conversation the question will be ‘What is this music that’s playing?’ and then ‘Where can I get it?’”

To purchase: Marty Walsh’s ‘The Total Plan’ go to:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/martywalsh

For more information: http://www.martywalsh.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR,
PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2014/06/23

Drum Legend Corky Laing Is Presented The ‘Bonzo Bash Legend Award’ At John Bonham’s Bonzo Bash By Kiss’s Peter Criss!

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For Immediate Release

Drum Legend Corky Laing Is Presented The ‘Bonzo Bash Legend Award’ At John Bonham’s Bonzo Bash By Kiss’s Peter Criss!

“As the drummer for Mountain, Corky Laing shares the title as one of the best players of his genre. He’s also the same good guy he used to be.” – Levon Helm

NYC – Much to the excitement of drummers worldwide, one of rock’s icons, drum legend Corky Laing, recently received the prestigous ‘Bonzo Bash Legend Award’ at the Bergen PAC in New Jersey on May 31st. The award was presented by original Kiss drummer Peter Criss!

Corky says, “It was a tremendous honor and a total surprise when Peter Criss (from Kiss) presented the ‘Legend Award’ to me at the John Bonham ‘Bonzo Bash’. And to receive the award in front of all these brilliant drummers was a real rush. There seems to be a kind of ‘magical crazy glue’ that keeps the drumming community tightly wrapped. It’s not like the ‘Super Bowl of drumming’, there is no competition. Every drummer has his/her own uniqueness. We aspire to reach out while digging deep with a passion to become the very best. I humbly believe in receiving this award I’m being recognized for doing just that. Every day for me is another downbeat, and what a joy it is to live and breath it. It may sound a bit out there, but that’s exactly how I feel when I play. I am sincerely in love with my ‘all consuming mistress’, my beautiful drum kit!”

Watch the video of Corky receiving the ‘Legend Award’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lKT_tMYsi8

As well as Mountain, Laing has recorded with a long list of legendary artists including Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Bo Diddley and Ozzy Osbourne. He has performed with Meat Loaf, Gov’t Mule, the Allman Brothers, Voivod, Teenage Head and dozens of others. And according to Modern Drummer magazine, Corky Laing “has done as much as anyone in Western culture to turn the cowbell into a rock ’n roll staple”.

This prolific artist is busier than ever. His latest project, ‘Playing God’, a rock opera created with Matti Häyry and Tuija Takala from Finland, premiered in Basel, Switzerland, and Paris, France in 2013. Recently, in the early spring of 2014, the rock opera was performed in Helsinki, Finland. Laing wrote the music for the album, and is the Musical Director in the stage performances where he also performs a key role, LUKE, who plays drums and sings. The ‘Playing God’ CD was released on GONZO Multimedia on July 15, 2013.

‘Playing God’ CD is available at:
http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15579/Corky_Laing_and_the_Perfect_Child-Playing_God.html

Check out Corky’s upcoming appearance!

Corky Laing “Under The Rock”
Friday June 27 2014 at 8pm
Guild Hall- East Hampton, NY

Corky Laing flies solo… recounting his rock ’n roll life in words and music.

Montreal native Corky Laing, co-founder of iconic supergroups Mountain and West, Bruce & Laing, comes out from behind the drums and spills all about the Golden Age of Rock, which wasn’t always quite so golden… An era when rock stars were bigger than life, in spite of the fact that many of their lives spun out of control.

Laing, who wrote the platinum-selling rock anthem, “Mississippi Queen”, chronicles his life from his innocent early days on the Montreal sock-hop circuit (Bartholomew Plus 3 and Energy) to the pinnacle of rock ‘n roll.

On June 27, 2014, Laing, whose skills on the skins are matched only by his wit and candour, will relate how he climbed up and fell down with some of the rock world’s most prominent luminaries… but it’s not all talk. Corky will show us exactly how and why he is one of the most acclaimed drummers in the music business. And he took it all in from UNDER THE ROCK!

When: June 27, 2014
Where: Guild Hall – East Hampton, NY (in The John Drew Theatre in the Dina Merrill Pavilion at Guild Hall)
158 Main Street
East Hampton, New York 11937
631-324-0806
Tickets online at GuildHall.org or at Box Office 631-324-4050; theatermania.com; or 866-811-4111

For more information:
http://www.playinggodrocks.com/corky_bio
http://www.ucantalktome.wix.com/corky
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Corky-Laing/450016148385577

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2014/06/22

Badfinger Legend Joey Molland Releases ‘Demos Old And New’ and ‘This Way Up’ CDs On Gonzo MultiMedia

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Badfinger Legend Joey Molland Releases ‘Demos Old And New’ and ‘This Way Up’ CDs On Gonzo MultiMedia

London, UK – On the heels of his critically acclaimed new solo album ‘Return To Memphis’, Bandfinger legend Joey Molland has released two hard to find, sought after albums on UK’s Gonzo Multimedia – ‘Demos Old And New’ and ‘This Way Up’! Signed to the Beatles’ Apple label in 1968 as The Iveys, the band quickly changed their name to Badfinger by 1969. The group would go on to score four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: “Come And Get It” (written and produced by Paul McCartney), “No Matter What”, “Day After Day” and “Baby Blue”. In 1971, a cover of the Badfinger song “Without You” by Harry Nilsson became a number one hit on the Billboard charts. Though the band suffered major tragedies throughout its career, surviving member Joey Molland has continued to keep the Badfinger flame alight through concerts and recordings over the past 30 years. And now he is back with a fantastic new album ‘Return To Memphis’, which was produced by Carl ‘Blue’ Wise and recorded at Willie Mitchell’s Royal Studios in Memphis.

Joey Molland – Demos Old And New (CD)

This collection of demos from various parts of his long career only proves to confirm what an extraordinary songwriter Joey Molland is.

Tracks:
1. I Said It’s Alright ’92
2. Borderline ’84
3. Birdsong ’92
4. Cadillac Blues ’88
5. Can’t Stop ’84
6. Clouds of Love ’80
7. Isn’t That A Dream ’95
8. It’s True ’88
9. Mirrors ’95
10. Miss Misunderstood ’72
11. Moonlight
12. Panning Gold ’82
13. Sometimes
14. Walkin’ The Floor ’83
15. What You’re Doin ’73
16. When ’80
17. Miss Misunderstood

http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15679/Joey_Molland-Demos_Old_And_New.html

Joey Molland – This Way Up (CD)

In 2001, Joey Molland released the critically acclaimed album ‘This Way Up’ independently. CD Universe describes the album as: “…one of the best solo discs that ex-members of the Beatles never made. It bears repeating – ‘This Way Up’ contains the essence of what was great about those early solo Beatles albums, not surprising because Molland played on some of them. The surprise is that a sideman from those sessions has created a mini-masterpiece rivaling, and on some songs equaling, those classic and important recordings. 13 perfectly constructed songs by Molland do more than just carry on a tradition – they combine to give proof that this style of music is still so very vital.”

Tracks:
1. Mirrors
2. Happy
3. A Way To Be
4. The Bust
5. This Must Be Love
6. Moonlight
7. Another Honeymoon
8. When I Was A Boy
9. Angels Like Us
10. What Else (Nothing)
11. Tell Me
12. 2 Minute Warning
13. Isn’t That A Dream
http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15576/Joey_Molland-This_Way_Up.html

Joey’s latest CD ‘Return To Memphis’ has been garnering major press worldwide and follows the major buzz surrounding the Badfinger track “Baby Blue” being played during the finale of A&E’s hit TV series ‘Breaking Bad’.

Says Joey, “I did the record in Memphis and so it’s called ‘Return To Memphis’. I started out loving Memphis music…Elvis and all that. A lot of great rockers came from there. So I opted to go down there and make a record and it was a great experience.”

Originally from Liverpool, Joey now resides in the US, where he continues to perform with Joey Molland’s Badfinger. Along with Joey on guitar and vocals, the current lineup features Mark Healey (bass/vocals), Steve Wozny (keyboards/vocals), Mike Ricciardi (drums). For updated tour information check Joey Moland’s official facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OriginalBadfinger

To purchase Joey Molland ‘Return To Memphis’ CD: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15625/Joey_Molland-Return_To_Memphis.html

For more information: http://www.badfingersite.com/
https://twitter.com/BadfingerJoey

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com
Joey Molland is available for interviews – contact Billy James at Glass Onyon PR

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2014/06/21

Country Americana Singer/Songwriter Katie Garibaldi to Release Her Seventh CD, Recorded at Tiny Telephone Studios in San Francisco, on July 15th, 2014

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Country Americana Singer/Songwriter Katie Garibaldi to Release Her Seventh CD, Recorded at Tiny Telephone Studios in San Francisco, on July 15th, 2014

San Francisco, CA – With the release of her seventh full-length album and a brand new endorsement deal with Two Old Hippies, who worked with Breedlove Guitars to build her a new custom-made guitar, Katie Garibaldi has proven herself to be an artist with undeniable talent and lasting appeal. Based in the golden city of San Francisco, this determined and enthusiastic singer/songwriter/guitarist is an avid national touring performer who has amassed a devoted fan base, due in large part to her engaging live shows and a personal connection to her listeners through her music. Katie sings with an emotional resonance that, combined with her catchy melodic songs and her soulfully expressive vocals, captures her audience wherever she performs. While she’s been compared to household names such as Sheryl Crow, Jewel, and Taylor Swift, Katie has a charismatic musical style all her own wherein her equally pop- and country-tinged folk-rock gives her a distinct and edgy sound—Americana with sparkling and memorable melodies.

This new album, Follow Your Heart, was recorded at John Vanderslice’s Tiny Telephone Recording Studios in San Francisco, CA, and engineered by Ian Pellicci. The band includes Katie Garibaldi on vocals and acoustic guitar (as well as writer and producer of the entire album), Memphis-based Kevin Blair on electric and upright acoustic bass, and Bay Area local Todd Richardson on drums and percussion. Magik*Magik Orchestra also makes an appearance on the album, which features Michelle Kwon (The Delphi Trio) on cello and Philip Brezina (Brothers Comatose) on violin. Katie was fortunate to have the opportunity to co-write and arrange the string sections with Magik*Magik Orchestra artistic director, Minna Choi. Other notable players include Max Butler (pedal steel, mandolin, and ukulele), Sylvain Carton (flute, clarinets, and saxophones), Henry Hung (trumpet, trombone), Matt Blackett (electric guitar), and Shawn Shaffer (harmonica). Follow Your Heart contains 13 new tracks, which include her most personal recorded songs to date, all of which hearken back to her simple yet powerful message about the importance of having the conviction to follow your heart.

Follow Your Heart is Katie’s first full-length release of all new compositions since her award winning Next Ride Out album in 2009. In that time, the Americana songstress has toured the country and accomplished many exciting achievements, including being named a Music Connection Magazine Top 100 Live Unsigned Artist and being featured on the cover of The Indie Bible four different times. Most notably, Katie received the Songwriter of the Year award in 2012 from Songsalive!, the largest international non-profit membership organization and social community for songwriters and composers.

Follow Your Heart will be released worldwide in stores and online July 15th, 2014. Katie will headline a CD Release party on July 12th at Neck Of The Woods, located at 406 Clement Street in San Francisco, with special guests Mike Annuzzi and The Devil’s Chord opening.

Katie then heads to Nashville for several shows, including a performance at her sponsor’s store, Two Old Hippies, and at the summer 2014 NAMM event. Late summer and fall tour dates will also be announced on her website in the next few weeks.

Follow Your Heart will be released Direct-to-Fans via Katie’s website on Tuesday July 1st, 2014, and Digitally and Physically worldwide on July 15th, 2014.

Visit Katie’s Website or Social Media pages for more information about the album and future tour dates. http://www.katiegaribaldi.com

For Physical Distribution Inquires please contact Steffen Franz or Ben Lang at
Independent Distribution Collective at 415-292-7007 or via e-mail at
sales@independentdistro.com

For Digital Distribution Inquires contact Jerome Forney at 415-292-7007 or via e-mail at jerome@independentdistro.com

To Book Katie Garibaldi contact Living Dream Music at livingdreammusic@comcast.net

Press and Radio Inquires contact Billy James at Glass Onyon PR at 828-350-8158 or at glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2014/06/20

Hit Channel Interview with Patrick Moraz

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Αρχική / Συνεντεύξεις / Ξένοι καλλιτέχνες / In English / Interview : Patrick Moraz (solo, YES, The Moody Blues)
Interview : Patrick Moraz (solo, YES, The Moody Blues)
Δημοσιεύθηκε 18 Ιουνίου 2014 | Από thodoris | In English

HIT CHANNEL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: June 2014. We had the great honour to talk with a great keyboardist: Patrick Moraz. He was a member of YES from 1974 to 1976 and of The Moody Blues from 1978 to 1990. Previously he had formed Mainhorse with Jean Ristori and Refugee with Lee Jackson and Brian Davison, former members of The Nice. He has an interesting solo career and he has recorded with Chick Corea and Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson). This year, he took part in the “Cruise to The Edge”. Read below the very interesting things he told us:

Was it an interesting experience to record “L.A Woman” with Jimi Jamison (Survivor) and Ted Turner (Wishbone Ash) for the tribute album, “Light My Fire – A Classic Rock Salute to The Doors”?
I think it was a great experience because it made me rediscover The Doors, of whom I knew the music before and I was asked to do the keyboard part without copying Ray Manzarek. The record company wanted us to keep some of the original passages, the instrumental passages and so on and I had fun doing it. I did all the keyboard parts: you know, solos on the keyboards, on the electric pianos and searching sounds. I think it was my idea to have the door opening and shutting in the very beginning of the track. I did all the piano lines and so on. I had a very good rapport with Billy Sherwood, whom I know personally of course, because he was also in a group I used to be a member of as well, YES. I was having a lot of fun experimenting with the song they provided me, with the basic backing track. I think it was a very rich sonic experience for me to do that. I think Jimi Jamison did a very good job, as well as Billy on bass and the guitarist and the drummer as well. I just heard it for the first time yesterday (ed: 15 June), would you believe? It’s a really-really good surprise.

What are the current projects you are involved in?
I’m currently in Los Angeles to finish some big productions on my own, where I composed all the music. I have one project I’m finishing actually until the end of the month. And I have also the continuation with my own soon-to-be-released solo album. You know, I’m in the finishing progress right now.

For the rest of the interview, please visit the Hit Channel website!

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2014/06/19

Todd Rundgren and Utopia Live At The Electric Ballroom, Milwaukee 23rd October 1978 To Be Released On Two-CD Set By Esoteric Recordings

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TODD RUNDGREN UTOPIA

For Immediate Release

Todd Rundgren and Utopia Live At The Electric Ballroom, Milwaukee 23rd October 1978 To Be Released On Two-CD Set By Esoteric Recordings

THE LATEST RELEASE IN THE TODD RUNDGREN ARCHIVE SERIES!

London, UK – Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release in the Todd Rundgren Archive series. “Live at the Electric Ballroom” was recorded in Milwaukee on the 23rd October 1978 and captures Todd Rundgren and Utopia in fine form. Recorded for an FM radio simulcast, this concert has remained in the vaults until this two-CD release which features the entire concert. Featuring such classic material as “Real Man”, “Can We Still Be Friends”, “Black Maria”, “The Seven Rays”, “Couldn’t I Just Tell You”, “Hello, It’s Me” and many more, the concert has been mastered from the original broadcast tapes.

This Esoteric Recordings release features an illustrated booklet with new essay notes.

PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TWO CD SET OF TODD RUNDGREN & UTOPIA’s ENTIRE CONCERT AT THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM, MILWAUKEE IN OCTOBER 1978!

TRACK LIST

DISC ONE
1. REAL MAN
2. IT WOULDN’T HAVE MADE ANY DIFFERENCE
3. LOVE OF THE COMMON MAN
4. TRAPPED
5. ABANDON CITY
6. THE VERB ‘TO LOVE’
7. THE SEVEN RAYS
8. CAN WE STILL BE FRIENDS
9. THE DEATH OF ROCK AND ROLL

DISC TWO
1. YOU CRIED WOLF
2. GANGRENE
3. A DREAM GOES ON FOREVER
4. BLACK MARIA
5. EASTERN INTRIGUE / INITIATION
6. COULDN’T I JUST TELL YOU
7. HELLO, IT’S ME
8. JUST ONE VICTORY

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Email: esotericarts@btconnect.com

To purchase:
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=4650

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2014/06/17

UK Prog Legends Landmarq Release First Ever Anthology – Origins: A Landmarq Anthology 1991-2014

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UK Prog Legends Landmarq Release First Ever Anthology – Origins: A Landmarq Anthology 1991-2014

London, UK – As they approach their 25th anniversary year in 2015, UK Prog-rockers Landmarq will be releasing their first ever anthology – a compilation of some of the best of the band’s work from 1991 to the present – ‘Origins: A Landmarq Anthology 1991-2014’

Since it’s formation in London in 1990, London-based prog-rock band Landmarq has so far released nine albums, two of which have been recorded live at various concerts in the UK and Europe and a third live CD taken from the DVD ‘Turbulence – Live In Poland’. The band soon firmly established itself within the world of progressive rock, though their appeal extended beyond these boundaries to a more mainstream audience. After three well-received albums, original lead singer Damian Wilson left to pursue a solo career and was replaced by award-winning vocalist Tracy Hitchings.

Featuring two outstanding, multi-award-winning vocalists – Tracy Hitchings (1998-present) and Damian Wilson (1991-1995) – ‘Origins’ is released as a double-CD set, comprising:

Disc One – ‘The Tracy Years’ features a mix of studio and live recordings from Landmarq with Tracy Hitchings, plus a brand new track, also entitled “Origins”. This previously unreleased track was written and recorded by the band especially for this release and has been produced by Landmarq’s own multi-award-winning keyboard player and producer, Mike Varty.

Disc Two – ‘The Damian Years’ includes long-time favourite tracks from Landmarq’s first three studio albums featuring the band’s original singer Damian Wilson, now internationally acclaimed as a singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of Threshold, as well as for his work with Rick Wakeman’s English Rock Ensemble, Headspace, Star One and Maiden uniteD.

This stunning collection from Landmarq’s significant back catalogue, plus the exclusive brand new song “Origins”, is sure to appeal to existing fans of all eras of the band, as well as serving as a great introduction for anyone discovering Landmarq for the first time.

TRACK LIST

DISC ONE – THE TRACY YEARS

1. SCIENCE OF COINCIDENCE
2. LIGHTHOUSE
3. BETWEEN SLEEPING AND DREAMING*
4. TAILSPIN (LET GO THE LINE)*
5. AFTER I DIED SOMEWHERE*
6. HERITAGE*
7. TURBULENCE (PARADIGM SHIFT)
8. PERSONAL UNIVERSE
9. ORIGINS (NEW SONG)

* LIVE VERSION

DISC TWO – THE DAMIAN YEARS

1. KILLING FIELDS
2. FOREVER YOUNG
3. BORDERS
4. SOLITARY WITNESS
5. TA JIANG
6. EMBRACE
7. PINEWOOD AVENUE
8. NAROVLYA
9. BED OF NAILS

To purchase Landmarq’s ‘Origins: A Landmarq Anthology 1991-2014’ Double-CD Set: http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=4636
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/origins/id880075712

Also available is the most recent studio album by Landmarq, Entertaining Angels, as a CD, LP and Download:
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=3898
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=4612
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/entertaining-angels/id577921189

For more information: http://www.landmarq.net

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR. PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2014/06/16

Local Band for Hire Interview with Terry Bozzio

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Terry Bozzio Interview 2014: Rhythm & Sketch
ON JUNE 15, 2014 BY THOMAS MANGANO

Iconic drummer Terry Bozzio took time during his hugely successful world tour to talk to Local Band about his new music and his new art. Bozzio incorporates his new interpretive art which is appropriately named: [RHYTHM] + [SKETCH] into the visuals of his world” tour de force” to create electrifying and highly personalized impressions of sound and art. Terry is probably best know for his work with Frank Zappa, Missing Persons and the progressive rock revival group, UK. However, the artists credits extend much further than that. Starting in the early 70′s the ambitious drummer made appearances with some of the most well known and respected artists in the industry and is perhaps one of the most sought after percussionist around. For tour dates, artist information and some great video promos visit Terry’s site: TerryBozzioArt .com & Terry Bozzio.com.

Please enjoy a conversation with Terry!

LBFH: Terry, Your rig has grown into what has to be one of the most sophisticated in use today. Is this a self creation or have you collaborated with others to bring this “sound sculpture” to life?
TB: It’s my ideas and a lot of personal labor! But of course it’s possible because of the generous support of DW Drums, Sabian Cymbals & my other sponsors.

LBFH: Your performances now incorporate a lot of electronic, computer and visual technologies, Is this tricky to work with live?
TB: It’s all pretty fail safe. I spend a lot of time making things easy for me & my techs who set up and move it. Any ambient music loops are in an iPod & the Roland midi system w/ Pintech triggers is probably the most complex signal chain. But it’s very reliable.

For the rest of the interview, please visit the Local Band for Hire website!

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2014/06/15

NC Americana Acoustic Duo The Everydays Release Highly Anticipated Debut CD

By glassonyonpr

Everydays

For Immediate Release

NC Americana Acoustic Duo The Everydays Release Highly Anticipated Debut CD

Asheville, NC – Much to the excitement of Americana music fans worldwide, the highly anticipated debut CD by The Everyday’s has been released! The Everydays, from Black Mountain, North Carolina, is the collaborative effort between singer-songwriters Tim Marsh and David Zoll. Both musicians also maintain membership in several area acts including Chalwa, Asheville Horns and Bayou Diesel. Tim Marsh and David Zoll also perform as solo acts under their respective names. The album was recorded and engineered by J Ferris at Discfunctinonal Family studios in Asheville, NC.

Says David, “This album for us is just a collection of tunes played and recorded in a live, bare-bones style. Some we wrote individually, some together, and some learned and recorded on the spot. That was part of the fun. It started more as just having a good time playing some songs at our friend J Ferris’s studio. The more we listened back, the more we thought we might have something. We were really proud of the few co-writes and the arrangements. It started as a demo, then an EP, and eventually we decided to release a ten-track album.”

The Everydays grew from the common musical interests of Marsh and Zoll who first performed together in an electric band featuring Marsh’s compositions. A love for acoustic roots music and vocal harmony lead the pair to form The Everydays, turning towards a simpler, more focused sound. The duo’s musical influences range from Doc Watson, Clarence White and The Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel, CS&N, and the Grateful Dead.

“Meet The Everydays, the sweeter, subtler side of two local rockers; sincere songs with seventies swagger and timeless musicianship” – Laura Blackley, WNCW Host of Local Color

“A finely crafted album…moody and textural, showcasing Zoll and Marsh’s tasteful and complimentary guitar and vocal stylings.” – Alli Marshell, Mountain Xpress

“The Everydays have created satisfyingly sincere songs, sung by soul-siblings with stirring stories to share”. -Jonathan Scales, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

The Everydays are currently performing in support of their self-titled debut, which has been receiving substantial airplay on 88.7 WNCW in Spindale, NC. In closing David has this to convey, “Love. Listen. Enjoy the tunes and the delivery. Dynamics. We feel like the real message will be delivered with our next album, which is already in the works.”

Tracks:

1. You Can Leave
2. Waiting
3. So I Leave It To You
4. Sound of the Truth
5. Sadie
6. It’s Nothing New
7. Ain’t No Change
8. Westside
9. Joanie
10. Time To Go

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Everydays/279595242155033

To purchase ‘The Everydays’ CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/m/cd/theeverydays

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2014/06/14

Nik Turner’s Hawkwind To Tour North America With Witch Mountain And Hedersleben This Summer/Fall 2014!

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NT 2014 med res

For Immediate Release

Nik Turner’s Hawkwind To Tour North America With Witch Mountain And Hedersleben This Summer/Fall 2014!

Los Angeles, CA – In the spirit of the critically acclaimed and historic ‘Space Ritual’ tour of 1973, Nik Turner’s Hawkwind plan to blow minds on their sonic and visually stimulating journey on their 2014 North American tour with Portland’s own Witch Mountain and SF bay area Krautrockers Hedersleben. Starting in August, this package tour is not to be missed by anyone, in hopes to enlighten and inspire both people who have witnessed last year’s tour or any of Nik’s tours prior and the first timers, bringing sonic traditions of old to the forefront of 2014. Attendees and Nik Turner’s Hawkind fans will not be disappointed. Though staying true to the spirit of Space Ritual as a concept, don’t be surprised to hear other classics, songs off of the 2013 release ‘Space Gypsy’ album and perhaps a new song or two as Nik Turner prepares to return to the studio after the tour. Nik also has a new fusion project forthcoming featuring Billy Cobham and Chris Poland (Megadeth) later this year.

“This tour is the essence of space-rock, the extra-terrestrial, inter-galactic, orgasmic embodiment of the loving and healing vibrations, and the rocking music of the spheres, flame on, one love.” – Nik Turner

Nik Turner- Sax, Flute, Vocals- Hawkwind
Nicky Garratt- Guitar- UK SUBS
Jason Willer- Drums, Percusion- UK SUBS
Bryce Shelton-Bass
Kephera Moon- Keys, Synths and Sound Effects

Witch Mountain

“Witch Mountain is thrilled to follow up its Summer tour of Europe with the release of latest album Mobile of Angels, and tour in support of the legendary Nik Turner’s Hawkwind. We feel sure that our music will be ‘out there’ enough to reach the heads, and Nik Turner and co will sufficiently rock our fans in turn. It’s a match made in Hell and we can’t wait to hit the road.”
http://www.witchmountain.net

Hedersleben

Year 1 report…“It was the same time last year that Hedersleben accompanied Nik Turner on a space trek around the USA promoting their debut album ‘Upgoer’. Since then the crew have not been resting on their cosmic sofa rather they’ve pressed on to new and exciting ventures, including completing the next Brainticket album as the legendary Joel Vandroogenbroeck’s side-kicks (including many writing credits), launched their first headline tour of the west coast, preformed a showcase with special guest Captain Sensible from the Damned, (See the Hedersleben Facebook page for footage) and not least recorded their 2nd album ‘Die Neuen Welten’.

‘Die Neuen Welten’, featuring the epic side long “Zu Den Neuen Welten”, (Youtube video scheduled for mid August), celebrates the Kepler mission space telescopes discoveries of more than 2000 exoplanets. DNW also boasts the studio version of stage favorite “(On The Ground) Safe and Sound”. The album is mixed by Jürgen Engler of Die Krupps.

Prog fans look out for further large sections of Hedersleben’s 3rd album, slated for recording early next year, as part of this tours set. ‘The Fall Of Chronopolis’, based on the book of the same name by Barrington J. Bayley, is distinctly more progressive in the tradition of the great early prog concept album. See you in August or September” – Nicky Garratt

Nicky Garratt- Guitar- UK SUBS
Jason Willer- Drums, Percusion- UK SUBS
Bryce Shelton- Bass
Kephera Moon- Keys, Vocals, Synths and Sound Effects

Nik Turner’s Hawkwind with Witch Mountain and Hedersleben Tour Dates:

Tue 8/26 – Oakland, CA – Uptown
Wed 8/27 – Los Angeles, CA – Viper Room
Thu 8/28 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
Fri 8/29 – Tucson, AZ – Hotel Congress
Sat 8/30 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
Mon 9/01 – Austin, TX- Red 7
Tue 9/02 – New Orleans, LA – Siberia
Wed 9/03 – Birmingham, AL – Bottletree
Thu 9/04 – Memphis, TN – Hi-Tone Cafe
Fri 9/05 – Lafayette, GA – Meltasia Fest
Sat 9/06 – Raleigh, NC – Hopscotch Fest
Sun 9/07 – Richmond, VA – Strange Matter
Mon 9/08 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
Tue 9/09 – Philadelphia, PA – Boot and Saddle
Wed 9/10 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
Thu 9/11 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
Fri 9/12 – Boston, MA – Middle East
Sun 9/14 – Montreal, QC – IL Motore
Mon 9/15 – Toronto, On – The Garrison
Tue 9/16 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
Wed 9/17 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
Thu 9/18 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
Fri 9/19 – Rock Island, IL – RIBCO
Sat 9/20 – Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club
Sun 9/21 – Saint Paul, MN – Turf Club
Mon 9/22 – Winnipeg, MB – Pyramid Cabaret
Tue 9/23 – Saskatoon, Sk – Vangelis Tavern
Wed 9/24 – Calgary, AB – Palomino
Fri 9/26 – Vancouver, BC – Venue (early evening show)
Sat 9/27 – Seattle, WA – Chop Suey
Sun 9/28 – Portland, OR – Star Theater

Nik Turner’s official website: http://nikturner.com/

Nathan Carson
Nanotear Booking
P.O. Box 12531
Portland, OR 97212-0531
nanotear@gmail.com
office: 503 567 6566
http://www.nanotear.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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