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2024/06/20

Guitar Virtuoso MARCUS NAND Announces Brand New Solo Album THE TRAVELER, Shares New Single “MAKE A LITTLE TIME!”

By glassonyonpr

For Immediate Release

Guitar Virtuoso MARCUS NAND Announces Brand New Solo Album THE TRAVELER, Shares New Single “MAKE A LITTLE TIME!”

Los Angeles, CA – Internationally renowned guitar player Marcus Nand is thrilled to announce the release of his brand new single “Make A Little Time,” the latest offering from his forthcoming solo album, The Traveler. Born in the UK and raised in Spain, Marcus Nand’s musical journey has been deeply influenced by his diverse background in flamenco guitar, blues, and rock. His unique blend of styles has earned him acclaim in projects such as the metal band Freak Of Nature, featuring White Lion singer Mike Tramp, and the world music-influenced rock band Ziroq, alongside famed David Bowie bassist Carmine Rojas.

Released on the heels of the album’s first single, the propulsive rocker “Long Way Down,” “Make A Little Time” slows things down for a mid-tempo track that gives Nand plenty of space to showcase his tasteful guitar playing. It also highlights Nand’s powerful, soulful vocals, which demonstrate the incredible amount of passion and love Nand pours into his music.

Stream/download the single: https://cleorecs.com/search?q=marcus+nand

Speaking about the album as a whole, Nand says, “The Traveler is definitely a very musical guitar album – but not as you’d expect. There are lots of textures and depth to the guitars and I was careful in making sure they created an atmosphere and supported the vocals. A lot of care went into the writing, production and the vocals because I wanted every element to be strong and sound like a great ‘band’ – which I think it does!”

The Traveler is a testament to Nand’s exceptional talent and dedication, with each track composed or co-written by Nand himself. The album features guest appearances by Nand’s former bandmates Tramp and Rojas as well as Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens and others, who add a rich layer of collaboration to the project.

Marcus Nand’s The Traveler is more than just an album; it is a musical odyssey that invites listeners to embark on a journey through Nand’s diverse influences and experiences. Look for it on CD, vinyl and digital starting August 2!

Order the CD/vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/search?q=marcus+nand
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/dpxmljd


TRACK LIST:
1. The Traveler
2. Living For A Dream
3. Alive
4. Make A Little Time
5. Long Way Down
6. Who Do You Hold?
7. A Beautiful Thing
8. Do We Bleed?
9. Gypsy Song
10. Destined To Fly

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


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2024/06/14

Veteran Punk Icons DOWN BY LAW Return With A Commanding New Single “STAND UP, STAND DOWN” From Forthcoming Studio Album, CRAZY DAYS!!

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Veteran Punk Icons DOWN BY LAW Return With A Commanding New Single “STAND UP, STAND DOWN” From Forthcoming Studio Album, CRAZY DAYS!!

Los Angeles, CA – Punk rock veterans Down By Law (DBL) are back with a vengeance, announcing the release of their electrifying new single “Stand Up, Stand Down,” a powerful track from their highly anticipated album Crazy Days, set to drop later this summer. DBL frontman, the legendary Dave Smalley, along with longtime guitarist Sam Williams, return to the forefront with renewed passion, delivering a set of studio recordings that promise to captivate both longtime fans and newcomers to the punk scene. With a career spanning over 30 years, DBL have consistently delivered high-energy, thought-provoking music, and Crazy Days will be no exception.

Known for their influential role in shaping modern punk rock, DBL has been a force to be reckoned with since their inception. Over the decades, they’ve built a legacy of raw, unfiltered punk anthems that resonate with authenticity and passion. Crazy Days encapsulates the band’s rich history and experiences, offering a sonic journey that reflects their storied past and enduring spirit.

While Smalley’s vocals and Williams’s riffs have been a staple of the band’s sound, drummer Matt Morris adds fresh energy to the lineup with dynamic drumming that brings a new dimension to DBL’s signature style. Together, they deliver 12 original tracks that are pure, superpowered modern punk rock, brimming with both energy and depth. Just check out the first single from the album “Stand Up, Stand Down,” which has been released to all digital music outlets today!

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/downbylaw_standupstanddown

“The Down By Law musical journey has been so varied and musically diverse over the years, and this one is perhaps DBL’s best example of that. Sam Williams just killed it on this album, from truly advanced songwriting to his always insane guitar playing,” said singer Dave Smalley, “Add in some truly remarkable drumming from Matt Morris, and honestly this is a personal kind of album, for anyone who loves diverse punk rock!”

Watch for Crazy Days to arrive in both CD and vinyl July 12, anywhere fine music is sold!

Order the CD/Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/search?q=down+by+law+crazy+days

Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/downbylaw_crazydays

TRACK LIST:
1. Stand Up, Stand Down
2. Crazy Days
3. Drink Deep
4. Break Away
5. Requiem
6. Not Just You
7. Tradition
8. Fire Away
9. Wandering Train
10. Set Me Free
11. Time After Last
12. Let It Slip

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


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2024/06/13

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Premiere “Shine On” Video, New Album “TRUE” Available For Preorder

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Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Premiere “Shine On” Video, New Album “TRUE” Available For Preorder

In the midst of leg one of their 2024 tour, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks today premiere the video for the song “Shine On”, the first single from their forthcoming album “TRUE” which will be released on August 23rd. The video was filmed in New Jersey before the start of the tour and directed by Tom Flynn. The song has been performed nightly on the tour and has received universal positive response.

The video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/xn-kFz5ibGA

Additionally, the full album is available today for preorder on all DSPs and streaming services. The nine-song album was produced by Jon and Richie Castellano with the centerpiece being the 16-and-a-half-minute track “Once Upon a Dream” which will stand amongst other classic Jon penned epics such as “Close to the Edge”, “Ritual”, “Gates of Delirium”, and “Awaken”.

The album is available for preorder here: https://ffm.to/jonandersontrue

Jon and The Band Geeks remain on the road through September 27th with recently added shows in Beverly Mass, Montclair NJ, and Staten Island NY. All tour dates are below.


photo by Steve Schenck

Tour Dates:
6/13/2024 – Chicago, IL – Copernicus
6/15/2024 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
6/18/2024 – Greensburg, PA – Palace Theater
6/20/2024 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
6/22/2024 – Concord, NH – Capitol Center for the Arts
6/25/2024 – Boston, MA – Shubert Theatre
6/27/2024 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
7/21/2024 – Patchogue, NY – Great South Bay Music Festival
7/24/2024 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium*
7/27/2024 – Peachtree City, GA – Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheatre
7/30/2024 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater*
8/2/2024 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater*
8/4/2024 – La Vista, NE – The Astro Outdoors*
8/7/2024 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater*
8/10/2024 – Denver, CO – Paramount
8/14/2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
8/16/2024 – Thousand Oaks, CA – Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center
9/11/2024 – Beverly MA- Cabot Theatre
9/13/2024 – Glenside PA- Keswick Theatre
9/15/2024 – Glenside PA- Keswick Theatre
9/19/2024 – Portchester NY- Capitol Theatre
9/21/2024 – Montclair NJ- Wellmont Theatre
9/27/2024 – Staten Island NY- St George Theatre
*w/Special Guests The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

For more information:
Jon Anderson’s official website: www.JonAnderson.com
Band Geek official website: https://richiecastellano.com/bandgeek/

Jon Anderson YES Epics and Classics:
Website –  http://jonandersonyesepicsandclassics.com/
Facebook – Jon Anderson YES Epics & Classics – https://www.facebook.com/jonandersonyesepicsandclassics/
Twitter –  @JonYesEpic
Instagram – @jonandersonyesepicsandclassics
TikTok – @JonAndersonYESEpic
YouTube –  Jon Anderson YES Epics & Classics – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvSkw_3SAs1Yy2Ro68GzLw

Management:
Larry Mazer
Entertainment Services Unlimited
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Voorhees, NJ 08043
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2024/06/12

Famed PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. Bassist JAH WOBBLE Offers Sneak Peak Of Live Show Ahead Of Blockbuster North America Tour!

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Famed PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. Bassist JAH WOBBLE Offers Sneak Peak Of Live Show Ahead Of Blockbuster North America Tour!

Los Angeles, CA – Audiences have been patiently awaiting the opportunity to catch a live performance from former-PiL innovator Jah Wobble ever since it was announced that the visionary figure and pioneering post-punk producer/multi-instrumentalist would be crossing the pond for a multi-week run on North American shores. Now that the wait is almost over, Wobble has just released an extended two-track single that offers a sumptuous taste of what’s in store for those lucky enough to score a ticket!

Recorded at the historic Lighthouse in Dorset, England, the single highlights two songs from PiL’s landmark 1979 Metal Box album, “Careering” and “No Birds (Do Sing),” which have been filtered, morphed and reinvented by Wobble and his longtime collaborator Jon Klein (Siouxsie & The Banshees/Specimen) in front of an enthralled audience. A studio version of “Careering” was featured on Wobble’s 2021 album Metal Box – Rebuilt In Dub, but as these live recordings show, Wobble’s stage performance offers an even more expansive vision of the songs, stretching them out into epic-length opuses and giving them room to breathe and grow into musical behemoths!

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/jahwobble_careeringnobirdsdosing

Wardle declares, “This show will knock your damn socks off! Guaranteed!”

For up-to-date tour information and tickets, please visit https://jahwobble.com/#live

7/10 – Toronto, ONT – The Great Hall
7/11 – Detroit, MI – Third Man Records Cass Corridor
7/12 – Chicago, IL – Hideout
7/15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Masonic Lodge At Hollywood Forever
7/17 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
7/19 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
7/20 – Seattle, WA – Triple Door
7/23 – Philadelphia, PA – The Lounge At World Cafe Live
7/24 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall Of Williamsburg
7/25 – Boston, MA – City Winery

And be sure to check out Jah Wobble’s newest studio album A Brief History Of Now!

Order A Brief History Of Now CD/Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=jah+wobble+brief+history&post_type=product
Digital: https://orcd.co/jahwobble_abriefhistoryofnow

Order Metal Box – Rebuilt In Dub CD/Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=Jah+Wobble+-+Metal+Box+Rebuilt+in+Dub&post_type=product
Digital: https://orcd.co/jah_wobble_metal_box_rebuilt_in_dub

A Brief History Of Now Tracklist:
1. Last Exit
2. Wrong Side Of The Line
3. SOO 135
4. I Am, I Am, I Am
5. Fashion World
6. A Brief History Of Now
7. I Am The Fly
8. Driving
9. This Is The Love
10. Master Of Time
11. 80 Beats Per Minute
12. Socially Functioning Psychopath

Metal Box – Rebuilt In Dub Tracklist:
1. Albatross
2. Memories
3. Swan Lake
4. Poptones
5. Careering
6. Graveyard
7. The Suit
8. Socialist
9. Public Image
10. Fodderstompf

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


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2024/06/11

ROBOT KIDS ELECTRIC Launches “WAKE UP” – A Robotic Adventure In Children’s Music!

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ROBOT KIDS ELECTRIC Launches “WAKE UP” –  A Robotic Adventure In Children’s Music!

Los Angeles, CA – Robot Kids Electric is thrilled to announce the release of “Wake Up,” a groundbreaking single from their new line of children’s music. Inspired by the iconic sounds of electronic pioneers Kraftwerk, “Wake Up” offers a unique blend of rhythm and robot-themed fun, appealing to both children and adults.

This song is not just the first in a series; it’s a flagship invitation to explore a world where technology meets creativity. The accompanying music video brings the theme to life with stunning animations and playful robot characters that dance their way into the hearts of families everywhere.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/X015izQcD8A

Available now on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, “Wake Up” is poised to become a favorite in playlists across the globe. Perfect for starting the day or energizing a family dance party, this song ensures every listen is full of excitement and joy.

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/robotkidselectric_wakeup

And watch for a full-length Robot Kids Electric album coming later this year!

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


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2024/06/11

Innerviews, the World’s First Online Music Magazine, Celebrates 30th Anniversary

By glassonyonpr

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Innerviews, the World’s First and Longest-Running Online Music Magazine, Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Pioneering publication established in 1994 by journalist Anil Prasad offers hundreds of in-depth, uncompromising interviews spanning four decades and myriad genres

Innerviews is pleased to announce it has achieved the unprecedented milestone of 30 years online. First launched in 1994 by editor and writer Anil Prasad, Innerviews is revered for delivering in-depth, uncompromising interviews that enable artists to speak at length about topics that matter to them.

With an archive of hundreds of interviews, Innerviews continues to provide the most comprehensive, detailed, and insightful interviews available. It’s proudly genre-agnostic, with recent interviews including classical guitarist John Williams; Manhattan Transfer vocalist and co-leader Janis Siegel; singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn; progressive rock icon Steven Wilson; Tu-Ner featuring King Crimson alumni Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto; singer, actor, and comedian Gregg Turkington, known for his alter ego Neil Hamburger; and punk jazz saxophonist Skerik.

“Anil Prasad is like a great musician,” said bassist Victor Wooten. “The way he expresses himself through his own art—his writing—causes readers to feel inspired, as if we’ve learned about ourselves, as well as the subject of the interview.”

“Those who love individualistic, genre-smashing artists will cherish these interviews and be introduced to new music that they will be glad to hear for the first time,” said drummer Michael Shrieve. “In a period when culture seems to be all about reality TV, and fame for doing nothing, Innerviews exposes and digs into truly creative people, with deep wells of desire to communicate in a highly personal manner. Innerviews is a light shining in the darkness of the mediocrity that surrounds us today.”

In addition to his work as a music journalist, Prasad has contributed liner notes and content to albums, box sets, and tour books for Robbie Basho, Pierre Bensusan, Gentle Giant, Steve Jansen, Howard Jones, Nguyên Lê, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, John McLaughlin, The Pineapple Thief, Us3, and Steven Wilson.

Prasad is also about to accompany revered drummer Bill Bruford to conduct onstage interviews during appearances at Sony Hall in New York City on June 29, and Keswick Theatre in Philadelphia on June 30.

Prasad is the author of the best-selling book Innerviews: Music Without Borders. The eBook edition hit #1 on Apple Books’ Arts & Entertainment and Music charts. The book has been acclaimed by media outlets worldwide. “Prasad gets artists to share their deepest thoughts about a wide range of topics, from spiritual inspiration and motives to compositional methods. A fascinating look at the thinking of contemporary artists,” said The Christian Science Monitor. NPR’s Echoes radio program spotlighted Innerviews and the book in a mini documentary.

Prasad is an outspoken critic of music industry practices. His essay “The Finger’s on the Self-Destruct Button: The Ugly Truth about Apple, Google, Spotify, and the Rest of the Music Streaming Universe,” reached millions of people, making it the most widely-read perspective on how streaming royalty rates have adversely affected artists.

“Anil takes the artists’ work seriously and meets it on its own terms, which is a sign of true generosity on his part,” said pianist Vijay Iyer.

For more information:
Innerviews website: https://www.innerviews.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerviews
X/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Innerviews

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

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2024/06/06

Cleopatra Entertainment Announces The U.S. Theatrical Premier of COCAINE WEREWOLF Comedy/Horror Film at Historic Arcadia Theatre in Wellsboro, PA on Friday, July 5th 2024

By glassonyonpr

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Cleopatra Entertainment Announces The U.S. Theatrical Premier of COCAINE WEREWOLF Comedy/Horror Film at Historic Arcadia Theatre in Wellsboro, PA on Friday, July 5th 2024

Cleopatra Entertainment Announces The U.S. Theatrical Premier of COCAINE WEREWOLF Comedy/Horror Film at Historic Arcadia Theatre in Wellsboro, PA on Friday, July 5th 2024

Cleopatra Entertainment has released their official Trailer for their latest horror/comedy venture COCAINE WEREWOLF that was filmed in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania – a small town with historic charm that’s nestled in the northern section of Pennsylvania’s mysterious Appalachian Mountains – and has announced its official U.S. Theatrical premier for Friday, July 5th, 2024 with a second engagement on Saturday, July 6th.

COCAINE WEREWOLF was written by Tyger Torrez and directed by cult film master Mark Polonia – who’s notorious for nearly 100 film credits on his resume and who teaches Film Production at nearby Mansfield University – and produced by Cleopatra’s Tim Yasui and David Sterling from Sterling Entertainment. The film stars Marie DeLorenzo (Amityville Island, Invasion Of The Empire Of The Apes), Jeff Kirkendall (Sharkula, Return To Splatter Farm), Titus Himmelberger (Cocaine Shark, Sharkenstein), Ken Van Sant (Bigfoot Vs Zombies, Jurassic Prey), Brice Kennedy (Splatter Beach, Razorteeth), Yolie Canales (Jurassic Shark 3, Amityville In Space) and Noyes Lawton (Jurassic Exorcist, Bride of the Werewolf).

In COCAINE WEREWOLF, cocaine, cash and a crew filming a low-budget horror movie in the eerie woods of northern Pennsylvania clash when an unexpected visit from a blood-thirsty werewolf literally enters the picture – with deadly results! A Gothic Industrial Rock soundtrack especially created for the film (courtesy of Cleopatra Records) perfectly sets the mood for one wild and crazy howling at the moon affair that DEADLINE called “a thrilling yet humorous ride”!

The original motion picture soundtrack includes music from The 69 Cats, Front Line Assembly, Pink Fairies, Switchblade Symphony, Hawkestrel, Synaesthesia, The Brains, Mike Pinera, Hollywood After Dark & more!

Digital release: https://orcd.co/cocainewerewolfsoundtrack

The U.S. theatrical premiere is set for Friday, July 5th at the historic Arcadia Theater in downtown Wellsboro, Pennsylvania with a second screening planned for Saturday, July 6th. Built in 1921, the theater is located just steps from the mountains where COCAINE WEREWOLF was filmed. A live, in-person Q&A session with Director Mark Polonia and Cast members will take place immediately following the screening. The official release date for the Home Entertainment Blu Ray and DVD versions will be August 13th, 2024, followed by a VOD and Cable TV release this coming November 2024.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMKC666lRmY

To purchase tickets to attend the Theatrical Premier at the Arcadia Theater on Friday July 5th and/or Saturday July 6th, please visit: http://www.arcadiawellsboro.com/events/

To pre-order your copy of COCAINE WEREWOLF, please find the link here: https://www.amazon.com/Cocaine-Werewolf-Blu-ray-Various/dp/B0D3JBBK5G

For more information about COCAINE WEREWOLF and Cleopatra Entertainment, please contact VP/General Manager Tim Yasui, tim@cleorecs.com or (310) 526-7210.


About Cleopatra Entertainment:

Cleopatra Entertainment is a Los Angeles based multimedia company founded by Cleopatra Records head Brian Perera. Recent films in release include the Japanese Sci-Fi hit SHIN ULTRAMAN, the award-winning TUBULAR BELLS: 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR, Glenn Danzig’s cult horror classic DEATH RIDER IN THE HOUSE OF VAMPIRES and the critically acclaimed biopic STREET SURVIVORS: THE TRUE STORY OF THE LYNYRD SKYNYRD PLANE CRASH. Please visit us at http://www.cleopatra-entertainment.com

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

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2024/06/05

STEVE PLUNKETT, The Voice Of Rock Band AUTOGRAPH, Unveils Long-Awaited Second Solo Album, Shares First Single!

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STEVE PLUNKETT, The Voice Of Rock Band AUTOGRAPH, Unveils Long-Awaited Second Solo Album, Shares First Single!

Los Angeles, CA – The year was 1984, the year of the cassette boombox and the Sony Walkman, and the year when a little band from Los Angeles invited the world to “Turn Up The Radio.” That band was Autograph, fronted by the fiery-haired powerhouse vocalist Steve Plunkett, and their single became an immediate smash hit from the debut album Sign In Please and was featured in numerous films and TV shows of that era.

But as big as Autograph was, it could not contain the creative energy of Plunkett. He soon found a new career as an in-demand songwriter for bands such as The Go-Go’s, Edgar Winter and Vixen as well as doing production work for Cyndi Lauper and Graham Nash. He released his first solo album in 1991, an album that showed Plunkett’s growing confidence in both his own songwriting and studio techniques. Now, more than 3 decades later, Plunkett is ready to release his second solo album, a smokin’ hot collection called Straight Up.

This 10-track all-killer, no-filler album cranks up the volume knob to 11 and shows that Plunkett hasn’t lost an ounce of the passion and power that made him a hard rock hero! Just check out the album’s first single, “Rock Machine,” which kicks off with a driving guitar lick and chanted lyric that lunges straight at the listener’s jugular. It’s a powerblast of pure, unfiltered rock mania as only Plunkett knows how to deliver.

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/steveplunkett_rockmachine

Reflecting on the album, Plunkett declares, “With Straight Up, I wanted to get back to rock basics. No parameters or targets – just the kind of real rock that got me excited back in the day. Fast, fun and loud!”

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/steveplunkett_rockmachine

Straight Up will be available on both CD and digital July 26. Order your copy today!

Order the CD: https://cleorecs.com/products/steve-plunkett-straight-up-cd

Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/steveplunkett_straightup

TRACK LIST:
1. Rock Machine
2. Here We Go
3. First Step
4. Six String Hero
5. Rock Star
6. We’re Gonna Jam
7. Knock Out Punch
8. On The Stage
9. Gotta Jump
10. Start It Up

Press inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
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glassonyonpr@gmail.com


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2024/06/03

Keyboardist/Songwriter Neal Rosner Releases Rare Album “Love Isn’t The Answer”

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Keyboardist/Songwriter Neal Rosner Releases Rare Album “Love Isn’t The Answer”

Keyboardist/songwriter Neal Rosner is releasing a rare album titled “Love Isn’t The Answer.” As a limited edition, this album was first Released 1999, but only recently released to stores via DistroKid in 2024. Created at a time of maximal stress, maximal change, Divorce, the stupid MAN things we do…

Neal plays all instruments except guitar, which is played by Marty Mayer. Neal plays Keyboard percussion and drum machine midi with Korg 01W. He sings lead and backup vocals. Barbara Rosner on backup vocals and spoken word. Rae Nimeh, a brilliant engineer, who did early work w Disturbed, also worked on the album.

“I am a 72y/o Soon to be retired Radiologist. Music is my antidepressant therapy. Something I just have to do. Listening to music is an intimate communication with the artist’s brain. It gives a strange sense of immortality.” – Neal Rosner

Tracks
1. Love Isn’t the Answer – Closest thing to a techno/disco beat. Just Fun
2. Joanna – Kinda Santana meets calypso. Great guitar work by Marty Mayer.
3. Blame Me – The ultimate divorce song. The beginning spoken word based on a phone message from my very pissed off first wife.
4. Oblivion – A rocker in 6/8 time.
5. Little Egypt – One of many songs of the same title. The Belly Dancer at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The enthusiasm of innocence.
6. Flagpole – Another rocker and an FU to an old friend.
7. Graduation Day – Another reflection of the changes… my graduation into another life. Brilliant guitar by Marty Mayer (Cal- City’s Finest).
8. The Ballad of Danny T – A naive romantic vision of a homeless person in the old Chicago Skid Row.
9. 10. DEJAME QUEDARME/ Let Me Stay – English and Spanish versions of the same song.
11. 12. Dios Bendiga Las Chicas/ God Bless the Ladies – English and Spanish versions of the same song.
13. CALLS – My attempt at juvenile Sophomoric humor.
14. Callyda – My symphonic instrumental. I am proud of this one. All instruments from a Korg 01W. The brass voices are the best and a very sensitive realistic vibrato. Brilliant engineering. Thanks Rae.

To support the album, in June Neal plans to start playing his music with members of his band McLuhan. He is also working with Ellis Clark recording some new songs and hopes to release a new album next year.

To purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Isnt-Answer-Neal-Rosner/dp/B00004TEUA/

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/neal.rosner
https://open.spotify.com/album/3TDLktKAlUvphAwkB5Ldaw?si=ie7sNzJXTy6s42MVwHB-Dw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2sj64LA4PMI90RuUyH5IYc?si=5FYAZGLzQGy-P8uOIbulrQ
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lavh-KwdOiU1qFSmihYvZtOpwLuY-tgTg&si=gjDQSwHHI-GaEErs
https://www.iheart.com/artist/neal-rosner-33053331/albums/neal-rosner-love-isnt-the-answer-249392546/?

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2024/05/31

Legendary NYC New Wave Band The Shirts Return with Infectious New Single and Video “Move On Groove On”

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Legendary NYC New Wave Band The Shirts Return with Infectious New Single and Video “Move On Groove On”

New York, NY – After a 13-year hiatus, iconic New York City band The Shirts are back with a vengeance. The band, which first rose to prominence in the late ’70s CBGB scene, returns with “Move On Groove On,” a blistering new single that captures the raw energy and infectious hooks that made them a favorite of that era.

“Move On Groove On,” along with the evocative “Deux Royale,” marks the first taste of new music from The Shirts since their critically acclaimed 2010 album, The Tiger Must Jump. The single finds the band, who released three influential albums with Capitol Records (Harvest in the UK) – The Shirts (1978), Street Light Shine (1979), and Inner Sleeve (1980) – firing on all cylinders. They deliver a potent blend of their signature new wave and angular guitar power pop, infused with balladry that exudes a fresh yet nostalgic edge.

Accompanying the single is a kinetic music video for “Move On Groove On,” showcasing the band’s enduring stage presence and the song’s undeniable groove. Directed by Vince Misiano, the video has the band playing in a hip New York City club, a nod to their roots, pulsating with the same energy that made them a live force to be reckoned with.

Watch the video for “Move On Groove On”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymk7Bhv3Kv0

The Shirts’ reunion, sparked by a chance meeting of Bob and Annie on a street in Park Slope, Brooklyn in Oct 2023 brings together surviving original members and longtime collaborators. Lead singer Annie Golden, who has since enjoyed a successful acting career in TV, film, and theater, most notably on Broadway where she received a Grammy in 2022 for Into The Woods (cast album singing Stephen Sondheim) unites with bassist Robert Racioppo, an accomplished painter. Guitarist Arthur Lamonica, who writes, records and actively performs with his band Rome 56, also rejoins the fold. Fans will recall Lamonica penned their 1978 hit “Tell Me Your Plans,” which brought the band considerable success, particularly in the Netherlands, where Rome 56 continues to tour regularly alongside dates in New York and the UK. John Piccolo contributed most recently on recordings and videos with Frank’s Museum, Mike West and Caren Messing. Annie Golden dedicates her participation to John Rost, Jr. “JR” – friend, filmmaker, photographer and Shirts archivist whom we lost in 2023.

Later this year, a 7” vinyl single of  “Move On Groove On” c/w “Deux Royale” will be released via Think Like A Key Music, a fitting addition to their eclectic series featuring the likes of Andy Bown, Blossom Toes, and Arthur Brown.

“Move On Groove On” / “Deux Royale” is available digitally on May 31st, with the limited edition 7” vinyl to follow later this year.

Social Media – The Shirts Fan Page – Facebook: https://tlak.rocks/theshirts

Stream/Pre-order link: https://tlak.rocks/moveongrooveon

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

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