Category Archives: Press Release

2013/10/15

Manchester UK’s Crystal Grenade Explores The Darker Side Of Life On Debut Album ‘Lo! And Behold’

By glassonyonpr

crystal grenade press release 1 medium

For Immediate Release

Manchester UK’s Crystal Grenade Explores The Darker Side Of Life On Debut Album ‘Lo! And Behold’

Manchester, UK – Manchester is a strange city; the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the world’s most popular soccer team, and the Trades Union Congress, its musical legacy is unparalleled. Bands such as The Hollies, The Smiths, The Bee Gees and – of course – Joy Division have changed the world. To quote Morrissey out of context: “Oh Manchester, so much to answer for”.

And now to introduce another Mancunian songstress, with this strange and oddly challenging city deep within her musical DNA. Miss Crystal Grenade, has been described as “Shakespeares Sister fighting Amanda Palmer and Tori Amos in a dimly lit Victorian pub. With hand deformities.” And that’s a pretty good way of putting it. Miss Crystal Grenade explores the darker side of life, framed by the concept of Freak Show life of the late 1800s. Whether she is indeed a late Victorian sideshow attraction who has only survived this long because of her fragile beauty and low cunning, or whether she is a character created by critically acclaimed singer and pianist Carol Hodge is a matter for discussion.

Possibly the most infamous seven fingered pianist in the UK, Hodge is probably best known as the lady who sang alongside Steve Ignorant (once of Crass) on his Last Supper world tour. She now sings with Steve in the new acoustic project Slice of Life. Touring the world singing the songs of Crass gave Carol the confidence she needed to finally spread her gnarled yet unique solo wings.

Miss Crystal Grenade’s debut album Lo! And Behold is due to be released in October 2013 by Gonzo. Produced by Nick Zart (The Modern, Matinee Club, Backdraft, Kactus), the aim of the album was to capture the raw emotion of the vocal performance, in as live a manner as possible. The songs twist tales of regret, malfeasance and death in all its various forms.

Featuring material recorded by Harvey Birrell (Therapy?, Stereolab, Snuff, Stratford Mercenaries, Buzzcocks, Johnny Foreigner), at Southern Studios, Miss Crystal Grenade has the dubious accolade of being the last artist to record at this historic location.

Track listing:
1. Welcome To The Freak Show
2. You Could Have Lived
3. 1892 Man*
4. Lost For Words*
5. Changed*
6. Take Aim!
7. Go Round Twice*
8. Leaving…
9. Shape Of Things*
10. Nothing To Do With Me
11. For Alison (What’s Left Behind)*

* recommended for radio

Album sales info:
Release date: 4th November 2013

To purchase Crystal Grenade ‘Lo! And Behold’ CD: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15595/Crystal_Grenade-Lo!_And_Behold.html

For More info:
http://facebook.com/crystalgrenade
http://facebook.com/crystal-grenade
http://www.misscrystalgrenade.com

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

Leave a comment | posted in Crystal Grenade, Press Release

2013/10/14

Sons Of Hippies Join East Coast Leg Of Soul Coughing Front Man Mike Doughty’s National Tour, Release New Video

By glassonyonpr

SONY DSC

For Immediate Release

Sons Of Hippies Join East Coast Leg Of Soul Coughing Front Man Mike Doughty’s National Tour, Release New Video

Los Angeles, CA – One of the most talked about bands in modern psych-space rock, Sons Of Hippies, will take the stage as the opening act for Soul Coughing’s Mike Doughty on the mid-October stretch of his national tour. Doughty encountered the Hippies through his booking agent, who happened to catch the group’s video for “Rose” on YouTube. Impressed with the video and the buzz surrounding the band, whose 2013 release Griffons At The Gates Of Heaven was greeted with much critical acclaim, it was decided that the Hippies would make a fine opening act for Doughty. Dates are as follows:

Oct 16 Teaneck, NJ Mexicali Live
Oct 17 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
Oct 18 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Oct 19 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Oct 20 Portland, ME Port City Music Hall
Oct 22 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
Oct 23 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall
Oct 24 Chicago, IL Park West
Oct 25 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Oct 26 St. Louis, MO Off Broadway
Oct 27 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall

Fans of the band and viewers of the Hippies’ previous videos (“Rose,” “Spaceship Ride”) are well acquainted with the band’s penchant for intensely creative, humorous and eye-catching videos. That streak continues with the release of their newest video for the slow burner “Mirrorball,” the opening shot of which includes a pair of bikini clad, hula hooping hotties in Nixon and Reagan masks…and then things get weird. Featuring vocalist/guitarist Katherine Kelly dressed as a black hooded terrorist, shaving the head of her young male captive, as well as shots of the entire band indulging in copious amounts of cocaine like the drug fueled mania of the ‘70s & ‘80s never went away, the “Mirrorball” video shocks the senses and subverts expectations in a way that will have you both laughing and gaping in slack jawed wonder.

See for yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2QSlNIbkOU (Preview)

Conceived by the spiritual union of Katherine Kelly and drummer Jonas Canales amidst the good vibes of the Bonnaroo Music Festival, Sons Of Hippies began their journey in 2008, adding bassist David Daly to the fold in 2011. Together the trio conquered the Florida music scene, earning accolades from audiences and critics alike including honors from their local alternative weekly Creative Loafing. Their 2013 release Griffons At The Gates Of Heaven launched the band to new heights, bringing them heaps of international praise such as the British zine Vive Le Rock declaring “Psychedelia just got motherfucking sexy,” and Classic Rock Radio Dot EU proclaiming “Griffons starts off well and then keeps getting better…it begs to be experienced time and time again” while Penny Black Music says “This is a powerful, well crafted and produced slab of modern alt rock.”

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/sonsofhippies
http://www.sonsofhippies.net

Download the album on iTunes: http://georiot.co/2GFl

Order the CD on Amazon: http://georiot.co/1ZDo

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

CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.CleopatraRecords.com

Leave a comment | posted in Press Release, Sons of Hippies

2013/10/11

Genesis Tribute Vocalist And Star Trek Convention Founder Unite For New Prog Rock Project XNA Produced By Billy Sherwood

By glassonyonpr

XNA Flat Album Cover FRONT med

For Immediate Release

Genesis Tribute Vocalist And Star Trek Convention Founder Unite For New Prog Rock Project XNA Produced By Billy Sherwood

Los Angeles, CA – Following in the musical footsteps of progressive giants such as Yes and Genesis, L.A.-based collective XNA launches their debut recording, the riveting and ambitious concept album When We Changed You, available October 22. Founded by vocalist David Hussey of Genesis tribute band Gabble Ratchet and keyboardist Adam Malin, composer/author of several solo sci-fi rock operas including “Singularity” and co-founder of Creation Entertainment, the company responsible for the original Star Trek Convention, XNA effortlessly traffics in classic prog rock but with a unique, multi-layered, symphonic sound. The evocative lyrics relay strange cinematic stories steeped in history, science fiction, and the macabre. Rounding out the band are drummer Scott Connor of CIRCA: and the Bobby Kimball-fronted Yoso, who provides the rhythmic backbone for the album, and guitarist Danny Bryle of Psychle and Low Media High, who furnishes intricate melodies throughout.

To help bring this epic project to life, the band enlisted a true prog rock mainstay, producer and multi-instrumentalist Billy Sherwood, who also contributes his incredible bass and guitar playing to the recording. Known worldwide for his work with the prog rock institution Yes, and famous for creating lush soundscapes with astounding depth and complexity, Mr. Sherwood possesses production talents that seemed a custom fit for XNA’s sound. Enthuses Sherwood, “The XNA project is amazing in both concept and performance. Each member of the band brings a level of virtuosity that when they join forces it becomes an incredibly dynamic and musically expressive production: orchestral music with power and punch, vocal depth, rock ‘n’ roll guitars and everything else it takes to make the perfect magical mixture. They asked me on board to produce/mix and it was an instant ‘yes’.”

Earlier this month, Sherwood found himself thrust into an even brighter spotlight thanks to a high-profile, headline-grabbing collaboration with Captain James T. Kirk himself, William Shatner. Shatner also received an early copy of the XNA album When We Changed You and declared it “masterful and wonderful,” exhorting the band to “share it with the world.” Leonard Nimoy a/k/a Spock likewise offered early praise for the group, “Marvelous -You rock the world!”

Befitting XNA’s commitment to recapturing a more artistic era of music, the album is being released in a sumptuous hardcover digipak and lavish, full color 24-page booklet of lyrics, original paintings and conceptual art.

Check out the album trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOtNkKHF9JM (Preview)

1. At Childhood’s Beginning (2:01)
2. When We Changed You (7:19)
3. Banner of the Whyte Boar (15:04)
4. The Flying Dutchman (9:27)
5. The Vale of Avalon (7:08)
6. Annapurna (8:29)
7. At Childhood’s End (16:06)

Pre-order the CD on Amazon: http://georiot.co/kQL

Also available on iTunes: http://georiot.co/4Dgq

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

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

CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.CleopatraRecords.com

Leave a comment | posted in Press Release, XNA

2013/10/10

Italian Prog Ensemble Sarastro Blake Release Debut CD ‘New Progmantics’ Featuring Members of YES, Caravan, Greenslade, Alan Parsons Project and Steve Hackett Band

By glassonyonpr

sarastro blake cover

For Immediate Release

Italian Prog Ensemble Sarastro Blake Release Debut CD ‘New Progmantics’ Featuring Members of YES, Caravan, Greenslade, Alan Parsons Project and Steve Hackett Band

Featuring Prog Legends Rick Wakeman, Richard Sinclair, Nick Magnus, Billy Sherwood, David Paton, Dave Lawson and Amanda Lehmann

Italy – Prog music enthusiasts worldwide are buzzing with excitement about the debut release by Italian ensemble Sarastro Blake titled ‘New Progmantics’. Sarastro Blake is a new musical project which takes its inspiration from the Alan Parsons Project as a band format, meaning it revolves around a few selected musicians, plus other special guests who are chosen for their specific talent and for certain songs. Featuring prog legends Rick Wakeman (YES), Richard Sinclair (Caravan/Hatfield & The North), Nick Magnus (Steve Hackett), David Paton (Alan Parsons Project), Dave Lawson (Greenslade), Billy Sherwood (YES) and Amanda Lehmann (Steve Hackett band), Sarastro Blake’s ‘New Progmatics’ just may be one of the top prog releases of 2013!

“It’s always great fun to play a solo or add keyboards to a track on an album you are not directly involved with and this was no exception. I was really pleased with the end result and I hope everybody who listens to the track feels the same.” – Rick Wakeman

“I really enjoyed singing and playing bass on the new Sarastro Blake album!” – Richard Sinclair

The project first came to light when Paolo Pigni (bass, acoustic guitars and vocals) teamed up with multi-instrumentalist and member of prog group Mogador, Luca Briccola, who also produced the album. Richard Allen, also of Mogador, helped with vocals and management. Mirko Soncini and Filippo Pedretti, both of Celtic Harp Orchestra, played drums and violin respectively. Last but not least, Serena Bossi and Marco Carenzio from folk prog outfit Trewa (led by Briccola as well) provided vocals.

Says Paolo, “The concept behind the album is quite ‘romantic’ as the title suggests. There is the seeking of a spiritual path and certain nostalgia of the past, which are embedded in the lyrics of some of the most illustrious British poets and painters. Some of the lyrics I wrote myself, which I published a few years ago in a booklet called ‘A Pocketful of Poetry’, under the pseudonym George William Payne. In the end I realized most of the words dealt with love, whether spiritual or for a person, with hope and disillusion.”

Each special guest artist was meticulously chosen for their specific talent and for certain songs on ‘New Progmantics’…

“When Paolo first invited me to play on his album I have to admit I was filled with trepidation, however, after hearing the track he wanted me to play on I started ‘noodling’ and came up with a couple ideas which I hope are simpatico. The track concerned was a homage to Scotland, the land of my forefathers and it’s true to say, although I probably have more Italian blood in my veins and definitely more Italian wine, the song conjured up a feeling of nostalgia for the Highlands.” – Dave Lawson

“I learned a lot from bands like YES, Genesis, Pink Floyd and King Crimson and could relate immediately to what I heard in the music that Paolo sent me. I informed him that I’d be happy to lend my voice to such a polished project…I experimented with harmonies and slight changes in the melody to suit my voice, but all and all they got it right with the songs and I was able to sing the melodies easily and had a lot of fun doing so.” – David Paton

“I was very happy to be asked by Paolo to sing ‘My Heart Is In The Highlands’ for the Sarastro Blake album. I loved the wild, romantic vibe of the song, and was inspired to add some swirling vocal harmonies to my main vocal to compliment the song’s natural sense of freedom and pathos, and to intertwine with the flute. It was great to listen to the finished album with it’s imaginative and broad range of musical styles.” – Amanda Lehmann

Although titled ‘New Progmantics’, the album has nothing ‘new’ about it, but rather it is retro, old fashioned and indeed romantic! It is a work filled with genuine inspiration, and with some melodies that one will remember for a long time to come…

“It was a real pleasure to play on ‘New Progmantics’, and I’m delighted to be part of the project. There’s such a diversity of music here, highly melodic and atmospheric. Paolo and Luca have chosen their guest artists with utmost care and intuition, each one being perfectly matched to their particular tracks. This album should delight prog fans old and new…” – Nick Magnus

“I enjoyed playing on Paolo’s record because it was very challenging music to play. He is a very creative musician/composer and has made a ver unique record indeed. I am honored to be part of it.” – Billy Sherwood

To purchase Sarastro Blake ‘New Progmantics’ CD: http://www.mentalchemyrecords.com/shop.htm

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

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

Leave a comment | posted in Press Release, Sarastro Blake

2013/10/08

Former Gathering/Devin Townsend Vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen Premieres “My Mother Said” Music Video

By glassonyonpr

Anneke album cover Drive med

For Immediate Release

Former Gathering/Devin Townsend Vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen Premieres “My Mother Said” Music Video

Los Angeles, CA – Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen has premiered a new video for “My Mother Said”. The song is from her critically acclaimed latest album ‘Drive’, which will be released in the US on October 15, 2013. The video was directed by fellow Dutchman Raymond van Olphen, the photographer also responsible for ‘The Road To Drive’, an access-all-areas look at the journey she went on to craft her fifth solo studio album.

Anneke had the following to say about the video, “This is a very personal song for me. The lyrical content is inspired by talks I had with my parents as a young adult, but it’s also a ballad of parental affection. That’s why we used some old 8mm footage of me as a baby and as a young child.”

View the video here: http://youtu.be/n3PXLFJAnv8

Anneke is also pleased to announce that she will be taking part in the first annual Progressive Nation At Sea 2014, which is due to take place between the 18th and 22nd February. The cruise also includes frequent collaborator Devin Townsend, as well as Transatlantic, Spock’s Beard, King’s X and many more. For more information and tickets, check out http://www.progressivenationatsea.com

Talking of label-mate Devin Townsend, he recently recorded a special message for Anneke which you can check out below, as she makes an appearance on his stunning forthcoming DVD of The Retinal Circus. Watch that here:

Anneke and her band will also be touring Europe in support of the new release later this year, and full details of the tour can be found below:

OCT 16 2013 Zentrum Altenberg OBERHAUSEN DE
OCT 17 2013 Underground COLOGNE DE
OCT 18 2013 Colos-Saal ASCHAFFENBURG DE
OCT 19 2013 Jazz Cafe LONDON UK
OCT 20 2013 Metal Female Voices Fest WIEZE BE
OCT 22 2013 Backstage MUNICH DE
OCT 23 2013 PMK INNSBRUCK AU
OCT 24 2013 La Salumeria della Musica MILAN IT
OCT 25 2013 La Laiterie STRASBOURG FR
OCT 26 2013 Divan du Monde PARIS FR
OCT 27 2013 Galery PRATTELN CH
OCT 29 2013 Knust HAMBURG DE
OCT 30 2013 Kleine Freiheit OSNABRÜCK DE
OCT 31 2013 Melkweg AMSTERDAM NL
NOV 01 2013 K17 BERLIN DE
NOV 02 2013 Stadthalle STEINHEIM DE
NOV 06 2013 Doornroosje NIJMEGEN NL
NOV 07 2013 Tivoli de Helling UTRECHT NL
NOV 08 2013 Effenaar EINDHOVEN NL
NOV 09 2013 Hedon ZWOLLE NL
NOV 10 2013 Rotown ROTTERDAM NL

ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN online:
http://www.annekevangiersbergen.com/
http://www.facebook.com/annekevangiersbergenofficial
https://twitter.com/AnnekeAnnique
http://www.youtube.com/AguaDeAnniqueMusic

INSIDEOUTMUSIC online:
http://www.insideoutmusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
http://www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
http://www.twitter.com/insideouteu
http://www.myspace.com/insideoutlabel

Contact: Edgel Grove Jr. – USA Label Manager
edgel.groves@insideoutmusic.com
Direct +1 323-305-7410

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

Leave a comment | posted in Anneke van Giersbergen, Press Release

2013/10/07

William Shatner Music Video ‘Ponder The Mystery’ To Premier On AXS TV – Tuesday, October 8th

By glassonyonpr

William Shatner Ponder THe Mystery med

For Immediate Release

William Shatner Music Video ‘Ponder The Mystery’ To Premier On AXS TV – Tuesday, October 8th

Los Angeles, CA – To coincide with the release of his highly anticipated new CD, William Shatner’s ‘Ponder The Mystery’ video will make its debut on the AXS Network on Tuesday, October 8th at 4:00 PM PST! The video was directed by William Shatner and Kevin Layne and produced by David Zappone. The exclusive TV premier will be on the ‘AXS Live’ show, hosted by Ryan Stout, on the new national cable network AXS TV (founded by Dallas Mavericks billionaire owner Mark Cuban). From the hottest viral videos to the biggest names in music ‘AXS Live’ is your cheat sheet to the day’s biggest trends to keep you in the entertainment know.

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

Guitar icon Steve Vai, who performs on the album’s eponymous single, declares, “It was an absolute hoot to play on Bill’s track. It’s great to see and hear that after all these years his contributions are still fresh!”

On Tuesday October 7th, William Shatner will be doing an album signing at Amoeba Records on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. For more info: http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/upcoming/detail-2739/

William Shatner will be performing his new record Ponder the Mystery in its entirety accompanied by the prog band CIRCA: featuring Billy Sherwood and Tony Kaye, famed keyboardist also known for his work with YES.

Performance dates and locations:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013: Saint Rocke, 142 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa, CA 90254 (310-372-0035)
Thursday, October 24, 2013: The Canyon Club, 289 12 Roadside Dr., Agoura, CA 91301 (818-879-5016)
Friday, October 25, 2013: The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949-496-8930)

Purchase Ponder The Mystery CD at Amazon: http://georiot.co/3VF

Download the album at iTunes: http://georiot.co/3EUD

For more information: http://williamshatner.com
Publicist for William Shatner:
Cherry Hepburn
Putnam & Smith
PH: 818-783-4071
cherry@putnam-smith.com

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

CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.CleopatraRecords.com

Leave a comment | posted in Press Release, William Shatner

2013/10/06

Nik Turner Prepares For Epic US Tour And Responds To Hawkwind Controversy

By glassonyonpr

0666 NIKTURNER_SPACEGYPSY med

For Immediate Release

Nik Turner Prepares For Epic US Tour And Responds To Hawkwind Controversy

Los Angeles, CA – Co-founder of pioneering space-rock band Hawkwind, Nik Turner, will be hitting the road in support of his highly acclaimed new CD titled ‘Space Gypsy’. Starting in early October, the tour features nearly 30 stops in the US as well as a handful of additional shows in Canada, making it Turner’s most extensive tour of North America in decades! Turner will be joined on stage by the same musicians who brought ‘Space Gypsy’ to life: Nicky Garratt of famed punk band UK Subs, Jurgen Engler of German industrial band Die Krupps, Jeff Piccinini of ’70s punk icons Chelsea, and explosive drummer Jason Willer.

Nik Turner was a member of Hawkwind during what has been considered their most commercially successful and critically acclaimed period for the band from 1970 to 1976. He wrote/co-wrote some of the group’s most popular songs such as “Brainstorm” and “Master Of The Universe”. Hawkwind’s 4th and possibly most popular album ‘The Space Ritual Alive in Liverpool and London’ was recorded in 1972 (released in May 1973). Reaching #9 in the UK album charts and #179 in the Billboard Top 200, the double-record was recorded during the tour to promote the band’s ‘Doremi Fasol Latido’ (third) release. The Space Ritual show attempted to create a full audio-visual experience. The performances featured dancers, lightshow by Liquid Len and poetry recitations by Robert Calvert. Turner is excited to bring his version of the historic show to the US shores, recreating the magic once again!

NIK TURNER’S SPACE RITUAL – US Fall 2013 Tour w/Hedersleben

Wed 10.9 Eureka, CA at The Shanty w/White Manna
Thu 10.10 Portland, OR at Mississippi Studios – Fall Into Darkness VII Fest w/White Manna, Billions & Billions
Fri 10.11 Bellingham, WA at Shakedown
Sat 10.12 Seattle, WA at Chop Suey w/Master Musicians of Bukkake
Tickets: http://www.strangertickets.com/events/8951457/nik-turners-space-ritual-ex-hawkwind
Sun 10.13 drive
Mon 10.14 Calgary, AB at Palomino
Tue 10.15 drive
Wed 10.16 Salt Lake City, UT at Urban Lounge w/Secret Chiefs 3*
Tickets: http://www.24tix.com/event.html?show_id=KT3234616035323461603539
Thu 10.17 Denver, CO at Lion’s Lair
Fri 10.18 drive
Sat 10.19 St Paul, MN at Turf Club w/Thunderbolt Pagoda
Sun 10.20 Milwaukee, WI at Cactus Club w/Moss Folk
Tickets: http://cactusclub.tickets.musictoday.com/TheCactusClub/calendar.aspx
Mon 10.21 Chicago, IL at Reggie’s w/Killer Moon*
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/356437?wrKey
C26E3C5040D9B2033B3E786E3C1B13A3
Tue 10.22 Detroit, MI at PJ’s Lager House
Wed. 10.23 Cleveland, OH at Now That’s Class
Thu 10.24 Pittsburgh, PA at Brillo Box w/The Sicks
Fri 10.25 Toronto, ON at Mod Club w/Sons of Otis
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/356441
Sat 10.26 Montreal, QC at Il Motore
Sun 10.27 Portland, ME at Geno’s*
Mon 10.28 off
Tue 10.29 Boston, MA at Middle East Upstairs w/Ghost Box Orchestra
Wed 10.30 New Haven, CT at BAR (free show) w/Nightbitch
Thu 10.31 Easthampton, MA at Flywheel
Tickets: http://www.flywheelarts.org/
Fri 11.1 Providence, RI at Dusk w/Lady Osiris, Black Oil Incinerator
Sat 11.2 Philadelphia, PA at Philamoca w/St James & the Apostles
Tickets: http://nikturnerphilamoca.brownpapertickets.com/
Sun 11.3 Brooklyn, NY at Saint Vitus Bar w/NAAM
Mon 11.4 Raleigh, NC at King’s Barcade w/Birds of Avalon
Tue 11.5 Charlotte, NC at Tremont Music Hall w/Spindrift, Little Bull Lee*
Wed 11.6 Asheville, NC at Mothlight
Thu 11.7 Atlanta, GA at The Earl
Tickets: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/24971.aspx
Fri 11.8 Memphis, TN at HiTone Cafe w/Pallbearer
Sat 11.9 Little Rock, AR at Rev Room w/Pallbearer*
Sun 11.10 Austin, TX at Fun Fun Fun Nites*
Mon 11.11 San Antonio, TX at Ten Eleven
Thu 11.14 Phoenix, AZ at Rhythm Room
Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/356365?utm_medium=bks&wrKey=2FC89A22D41BE9843766B211AF84AB1A
Fri 11.15 San Diego, CA at The Casbah w/Astra, Joy*
Sat 11.16 Los Angeles, CA at Satellite w/Wizard Rifle
Tickets: http://www.thesatellitela.com/event/373949-nik-turners-space-ritual-los-angeles/
Sun 11.17 Oakland, CA at The Uptown w/Carlton Melton

*no Hedersleben

In response to the recent Hawkwind controversy Nik Turner has issued this statement:

Dear Friends, Helpers Enthusiasts, Supporters, Inter-Dimensional Travelers, Intergalactic Aliens and All Sentient Beings,

I’m very sad to hear of rumours of Dave Brock’s ill health, and wish him a quick recovery from whatever ails him. I’m greatly looking forward to seeing Hawkwind live in the USA, being aware as I am that they happen to be touring at the same time as my band. I wish them every success, and it would be nice if Dave and I could actually play together on a stage somewhere on our tours, just like the old days, bury the hatchet, work together. We have been very good friends in the past. I thought about Dave and me inviting Lemmy to join us, get a band together with us (sounds like The Blues Brothers) and do a world tour. Sounds like it could be fun too. Life is too short to worry about all the trivial, irrelevant bullshite. So let’s all be friends, love one another. We’re all different; let’s enjoy our differences.

If you come to one of my shows, come say hello. Let’s all work together in the spirit of what Hawkwind was all about: alternative culture, alternative values, peace and love, brothers and sisters, One Source, One Tribe, One World, One Mind, One Cosmos, One Love, Love to you all.

Nik

Nik Turner’s ‘Time Crypt featuring Simon House’ video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtwJSAEh7Uc (Preview)
Nik Turner’s ‘Fallen Angel STS-51-L’ video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OytZekcZst4&feature=youtu.be

To purchase Nik Turner ‘Space Gypsy’:
http://www.amazon.com/Space-Gypsy-Nik-Turner/dp/B00E4V0D4Y
http://www.amazon.com/Space-Gypsy-Deluxe-Box-Edition/dp/B00E4V0DH6

To purchase ‘Fallen Angel STS-51-L’ single on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fallen-angel-sts-51-l-single/id652712834

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

Booking information:
Nanotear Booking
nanotear@hotmail.com
http://www.nanotear.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com
CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.CleopatraRecords.com

Leave a comment | posted in Nik Turner, Press Release

2013/10/05

London’s Champions of Maximalist Avant-Bang Music Hot Head Show To Release Second Album ‘Perfect’ – October 14, 2013

By glassonyonpr

HHS Band Photo 02

For Immediate Release

London’s Champions of Maximalist Avant-Bang Music Hot Head Show To Release Second Album ‘Perfect’ – October 14, 2013

“Now, a band with a different flavour. They’re called Hot Head Show and I absolutely love it.” – Lauren Laverne – BBC

London, UK – Hot Head Show have turned a lot of heads since their debut ‘The Lemon LP’ reached the ears of American bass legend Les Claypool, at whose request they spent much of 2011 touring Europe and the USA with cult superstars Primus. The international fanbase they achieved that year demanded that they return to Europe for two startlingly successful tours as headliners in 2012, leading to their signing with RBL Records in Italy and Noisolution in Germany, in addition to their longstanding relationship with Tentacle Entertainments in the UK and North America.

Since then, they’ve sold out both rock clubs and jazz clubs, having been variously labeled “mind-bending art-pop/avant-jazz/flamenco-punks” (Artrocker), “ironic, surreal alt-folky avant-ska” (Rumore, IT), “A whiplash of melodically tense, undulating avant-funk-rock-blues” (The Rumpus, USA), “Maddening” (Kerrang), “Inherently Sexy” (Notion) and worse. For the band themselves, the genre classification of their sophomore album Perfect is simple – it’s Maximalist Avant-Bang.

Perhaps this is what you’d expect from a band whose singer/guitarist is a former film-editor whose parents are Sonja Kristina of Curved Air and Stewart Copeland of The Police. A band whose drummer held a residency as a composer at the Royal Festival Hall when he was 22, and whose “lead bassist” is the oft-naked, messianic frontman of fellow Tentacle signing Super Best Friends Club.

Recorded in London and New York in sporadic bursts in the midst of 2012’s vigorous touring schedule, ‘Perfect’ captures an important band at the top of its game. Between the poppy purr of tracks like “Bethany”, “Little Kitty” and “Bodie Doesn’t Take It Sitting Down”, the frantic balls-out adventurism of “Bang Now” and “Some Money”, the frankly terrifying “Kansas”, “Bangfish” and “Fingers”, and the psychedelically epic “Hello Doctor” and “Unbearable Lightness of Bang”, ‘Perfect’ somehow manages to feel vividly cohesive despite its atmospheric gymnastics. Joyful and dark, playful and profound but always strikingly melodic, the record touches on elements of Talking Heads, The Birthday Party, Frank Zappa, Deerhoof, Micachu, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and every artist who’s tried to totally redefine their medium.

The 10-track album is now available in the UK to download with pre-order through Tentacle Entertainments, with physical release on vinyl and CD on October 14.

Hot Head Show features:
Jordan Copeland – guitar, first vocal
Vaughn Stokes – bass, second vocal
Betamax – drums, third vocal
Jonah Brody – organ, piano

Here’s what the press have raved about Hot Head Show…

“Nimble, racing music with moments of Nick Cave passion and Beefheart blues contortion – they offer the complex pleasure of shaking your head in three directions at once.” – Clive Bell, The Wire

“Maddening engaging… Hot Head Show are perfecy for anyone who likes their bands weird and wild.” – Kerrang

“Remarkably cool… Eleven extremely witty ditties played with fierce precision – well-crafted songs that stick in your head, flatly refusing to budge.” – Bearded Magazine”

“…they come up with some killer tunes on their debut – not many bands show this much promise this early.” – Rockarolla

“I’ve never heard anything quite like this before and I really can’t compare it directly with any one band … Almost beyond description.” – Sonic Abyss

“Just start listening and you’ll see why Les Claypool speaks so enthusiastically of Hot Head Show and why he chose to bring them along for his new tour…” – Blow Up Magazine

To Purchase Hot Head Show’s ‘Perfect’: http://hotheadshow.bandcamp.com/album/perfect

For more information: http://www.hotheadshow.com
Tour information: http://www.songkick.com/artists/2373809-hot-head-show (More shows to be added in Germany, Ireland and UK)

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

Leave a comment | posted in Hot Head Show, Press Release

2013/10/03

US Prog-Metal Group THOUGHT CHAMBER Launch New Track Online – ‘Psykerion’ Album Out Now Worldwide!

By glassonyonpr

Thought Chamber Psykerion Album Cover med

For Immediate Release

US Prog-Metal Group THOUGHT CHAMBER Launch New Track Online – ‘Psykerion’ Album Out Now Worldwide!

Los Angeles, CA – U.S. Progressive Metallers THOUGHT CHAMBER are finally back with a new release, following up on their acclaimed debut album “Angular Perceptions” from 2007. Their sophomore album “Psykerion” is OUT NOW worldwide (with the North American street date being today) via InsideOutMusic.

Therefor you can now check out the next album song “Kerakryps” here:

THOUGHT CHAMBER’s mastermind Michael Harris checked in to comment the track as follows: “Musically, the first half of this piece has a very infectious and driving rhythm, and the last half is instrumental and gets quite proggy & cinematic. Lyrically, our main character Avakus has now awakened after his happy dream in ‘Light-Year Time’ and explores the city-like inner design of the ‘Kerakryps’ ship, expressing how much in awe he is in all of it, while also describing some of the adversity that the ship encounters and how he misses his family & friends.”

A first audio sample for the album ‘Psykerion’ was previously launched via the IOM YouTube channel, where you can check out the song “Transcend”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xS0KfCxlWg

And you also find its lyrics via the band’s Facebook profile here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.phpfbid=637805729576376&set=a.637805722909710.1073741825.126084870748467&type=1&theater

The album’s title track, “Psykerion: The Question”, can be also heard either here: http://youtu.be/soAOinOZZEk
Or here: https://soundcloud.com/officialinsideoutmusic/thought-chamber-psykerion-the

The album’s tracklisting reads as follows:

THOUGHT CHAMBER – “Psykerion”
1. Inceptus
2. Exodus
3. Psykerion: The Question
4. In the Words of Avakus
5. Light Year Time
6. Kerakryps
7. The Black Hole Lounge
8. Circuits of O.D.D.
9. Behind the Eyes of Ikk
10. Isle of Bizen
11. Xyrethius II
12. Recoil
13. Breath of Life
14. Transcend
15. Planet Qwinkle
16. Inner Peace

The first pressing European CD edition of ‘Psykerion’ will come with an O-Card packaging and two additional bonus tracks (“Isle of Bizen [acoustic version] and “Recoil [instrumental version]”). It can be ordered from the IOM webshop in Europe here: http://smarturl.it/thoughtchamberiom

The North American purchase link is as follows:
http://www.cmdistro.com/Item/Thought_Chamber_-_Psykerion_-PRE-ORDER-/46442

Next to guitarist and composer Michael Harris as well as vocalist Ted Leonard (also in Enchant, Spock’s Beard and Affector), THOUGHT CHAMBER’s ranks of skilled players now also feature Bill Jenkins (also in Enchant) on keyboards, Jeff Plant on bass and Mike Haid on drums.

‘Psykerion’ contains 16 tracks / 64 minutes of superb true progressive metal with a technical sci-fi twist, likely to appeal to fans of Dream Theater, Yes, Rush or Planet X. The album’s cover artwork, which can be seen above, was designed by John E. Holland / MistyMountainGraphics.com. The album was recorded in various locations between 2012 and 2013 and finally mixed and mastered by Tom Size (Y&T, Aerosmith, Mr. Big, Enchant) at Tomland Studios, Pacheco, CA.

THOUGHT CHAMBER Line-Up:
Ted Leonard – Lead vocals
Michael Harris – Guitars, keyboards, harmony vocals
Jeff Plant – Bass
Bill Jenkins – Keyboards
Mike Haid – Drums

THOUGHT CHAMBER Online:
https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtChamber

INSIDEOUTMUSIC online:
http://www.insideoutmusic.com
http://www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
http://www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
http://www.insideoutshop.de

Free InsideOutMusic digital sampler:
http://www.insideoutmusic.com/specials/freesampler

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

Leave a comment | posted in Press Release, Thought Chamber

2013/09/30

William Shatner To Release Highly Anticipated Prog Rock Album Produced By Billy Sherwood (of Yes) With A Stellar Line-Up Of Guest Artistsw

By glassonyonpr

William Shatner Ponder THe Mystery med

For Immediate Release

William Shatner To Release Highly Anticipated Prog Rock Album Produced By Billy Sherwood (of Yes) With A Stellar Line-Up Of Guest Artists

Featuring: Rick Wakeman, George Duke, Robbie Krieger, Edgar Winter, Al Di Meola, Billy Sherwood, Edgar Froese, Steve Vai, Zoot Horn Rollo, Vince Gill, Mick Jones, Dave Koz, Nik Turner, Simon House and Joel Vandroogenbroeck

Los Angeles, CA – As word began to circulate about William Shatner’s newest musical project, the prog rock concept album Ponder The Mystery, critics and fans quickly realized it was a match made, if not in Heaven, then in the most glorious reaches of the galaxy. Shatner is after all an enormously popular and celebrated icon of science fiction fantasy, and no musical genre is as invested in, devoted to or driven by fantasy and the imaginative as progressive rock. And though Mr. Shatner is no stranger to the musical world, what sets this effort apart from previous endeavors is the fact that he co-wrote the album, penning a set of intensely personal lyrics for producer/multi-instrumentalist Billy Sherwood (of the prog rock institution Yes) to compose around. And now, after months of puzzled rumors, probing questions and ponderous speculation, the album is finally ready to be embraced by the general public; it will be released on CD, vinyl and digital formats October 8, 2013.

Joining the two Bill’s on this journey into the mysteries of human curiosity and consciousness is a group of virtuosos from numerous genres and fields, including guitarists Steve Vai, Al Di Meola and Zoot Horn Rollo, keyboardists Rick Wakeman and the late George Duke, saxophonists Dave Koz, Edgar Winter and Nik Turner, as well as The Doors’ own Robby Krieger and country legend Vince Gill. Many of these artists leapt at the opportunity to contribute to Mr. Shatner’s venture, such as Steve Vai who performs on the album’s eponymous single, and declares, “It was an absolute hoot to play on Bill’s track. It’s great to see and hear that after all these years his contributions are still fresh!” Longtime friend Vince Gill contributed acoustic guitars and mandolin to the album and shares this: “I’ve known William for awhile and have worked with him on one of his previous charity events. It was so cool for me to play on his new album. Overall, it really means a lot to be part of projects that William is doing at this point of his life. William is a special person and I really enjoy any chance that I get to work with him.”

Saxophonist Dave Koz offers this assessment of the project: “What I love most about this album is that it feels like all the musicians were in this big top – a sort of three-ring circus…you have all these talented people, each bringing their unique offering to the table. Then there’s Bill, the ring-leader, with a big smile on his face, inspiring us all to bring even more to the party. It was a blast, and I love the way it turned out. Unlike anything I’ve EVER done before. But then again, that’s what working with an icon will get you!”

Finally, Rick Wakeman sums things up nicely: “I’ve never adhered to the assumption that oil and water don’t mix…stir them hard enough and add a few other ingredients and they certainly will mix, and give an interesting and pretty unique result too. So I’m all for Progressive Shatner Rock and it was a pleasure to play on the album and be involved!”

Tracks include:
1. Red Shift
2. Where It’s Gone…I Don’t Know feat. Mick Jones
3. Manhunt feat. Simon House
4. Ponder The Mystery feat. Steve Vai
5. So Am I feat. Al Di Meola
6. Change feat. Rick Wakeman
7. Sunset feat. Joel Vandroogenbroeck
8. Twilight feat. Edgar Winter
9. Rhythm Of The Night feat. Nik Turner
10. Imagine Things feat. Vince Gil
11. Do You See? feat. Edgar Froese
12. Deep Down feat. Robby Krieger
13. I’m Alright, I Think feat. Dave Koz
14. Where Does Time Go? feat. George Duke
15. Alive feat. Zoot Horn Rollo

William Shatner will be performing his new record Ponder the Mystery in its entirety accompanied by the prog band CIRCA: featuring Billy Sherwood and Tony Kaye, famed keyboardist also known for his work with YES.

Performance dates and locations:
Wednesday, October 23, 2013: Saint Rocke, 142 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa, CA 90254 (310-372-0035)
Thursday, October 24, 2013: The Canyon Club, 289 12 Roadside Dr., Agoura, CA 91301 (818-879-5016)
Friday, October 25, 2013: The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949-496-8930)

Purchase Ponder The Mystery CD at Amazon: http://georiot.co/3VF

Download the album at iTunes: http://georiot.co/3EUD

For more information: http://williamshatner.com

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

CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.CleopatraRecords.com

Leave a comment | posted in Press Release, William Shatner