Bob Seger Ringtones Debuts!
Hollywood, CA (Top40 Charts/ Capitol/ EMI) - Today, Bob Seger will offer a free ringtone of "Katmandu" from his multi-platinum selling double album Live Bullet to kick off the first offering of his classic hits as ringtones. The free tone will be available exclusively on Myxer.com (www.myxer.com) until ...
| 90-year Old Blues Legend T-Model Ford To Release New Taledragger Lp With Gravelroad January 11th On Alive Records
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Pavement PR) - Recorded during a 14 show US tour this year, the groove on this new studio album is pure T-Model Ford. Backed by his regular touring band GravelRoad, and with stellar guest appearances by Brian Olive and Matthew Smith, Taledragger is a perfect party album with ...
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'Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Songs From The Promise' To Stream Internationally Today
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed a rare concert event last week in Asbury Park, New Jersey's historic Carousel House, playing never-before performed songs live from the new 2-CD set, 'The Promise.' Beginning today, five songs from the ...
| Bluegrass Reaches Mainstream Audiences As The Steep Canyon Rangers Play Sold-out Venues With Steve Martin And Sign With Rounder Records
Nashville, Tenn. (Top40 Charts/ Lotos Nile Media) - Steep Canyon Rangers have played in front of more people than any other bluegrass band this year. When iconic comedian - and accomplished banjo player - Steve Martin handpicked SCR to tour with him across the country, they jumped at the chance. Yet, ...
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San Francisco Singer/songwriter Covers 'Santa Baby' With A Gravelly Rasp A La Tom Waits
San Francisco, CA (Top40 Charts/ Tom Casino Official Website) - The sultriness and playful innocence of Eartha Kitt's original rendition of "Santa Baby," often erroneously credited to Marilyn Monroe, has since defined how that song should be covered. However, Bay Area artist Tom Casino wasn't listening. ...
| Rock Violinist Ben Lee Breaks The Magic-minute Barrier To Set A New Guinness World Record
San Francisco, CA (Top40 Charts/ Deep Springs Entertainment) - On Monday 13th December 2-time world record holder, rock violinist Ben Lee of acclaimed electric violin duo FUSE, broke the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Violin Player by playing at over 14 notes per second. Judged by Guinness World ...
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Planet LA Signs LA Band Evolove, UK Band The Tonepoets
Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ Planet LA Records) - Planet LA Records is pleased to announce the signing of its newest artists Evolove (Los Angeles, CA) and The Tonepoets (Midlands, UK). Evolove is a female-fronted alternative rock band that was recently featured as a finalist in the FreeCreditScore.com ...
| Real-life Guitar Hero Is Bringing The Music Back To Town
Macon, GA (Top40 Charts/ Glass Onyon PR) - Joey Stuckey is vying to bring back the era of the guitar hero...a coveted time when names like Clapton, Page and Stevie-Ray adorned the pages of every rock magazine on the planet. The Macon, Georgia native releases his new album, entitled The Shadow Sound, ...
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Two Chicago Bands Get More Than Kicks On Route 66
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Red Bull North America) - Two local Chicago bands were given the chance of a lifetime - to tour along the infamous Route 66 starting in Chicago at Kinetic Playground and ending in a final show at the Viper Room in Los Angeles. More than just a tour, challenges and unique ...
| American Musician Manny Freiser Releases New Album 'Believe'!
Northridge, CA (Top40 Charts/ 3000 Records) - Manny Freiser has a strong Rock background, incorporating influences ranging from The Rolling Stones, and The Doors, to Bryan Adams and Peter Gabriel, to Three Doors Down and Kings of Leon into his own unique style and sound. Having written the cult classics ...
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New Blues Revolution Plans Holiday Party Dec 23
Long Beach, CA (Top40 Charts/ Tom Kidd Pres Pak PR) - A favorite of critics, Los Angeles Blues Society members New Blues Revolution are throwing a holiday show. Join them at the Golden Sails Hotel (6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 562-596-1631) for free appetizers from 4-7 p.m. New Blues ...
| Mr. Big Set To Release 'What If...'
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Mr. Big Official Website) - Mr. Big will release a new album, titled What If... on February 8. The band's first all-original album since the reunion of its four original members - Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan and Pat Torpey - in early 2009. "This is the first ...
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More Eric Clapton Guitars Set For Sale
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Eric Clapton Official Website) - Bonhams is set to sell more more than 70 guitars and 70 amps from Eric Clapton's personal collection. The sale will take place in New York, on March 9 and will, as with all of Clapton's previous sales, benefit The Crossroads Centre, a drug ...
| Neil Nathan Celebrates A Successful Year With Birthday Extravaganza Show At Rockwood Music Hall January 14th
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Neil Nathan Official Website) - It's been a fabulous year for Neil Nathan: he's garnered comparisons to Cat Stevens, Jeff Tweedy, and Matthew Sweet for his debut LP, The Distance Calls. Toss inRosario Dawson guest starring in his "California Run" video and it's a sure bet ...
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Popa Chubby Retrospective Set For Release
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Blind Pig Records) - Blind Pig Records has announced a December 14 release date for The Essential Popa Chubby, a budget-priced CD from the high octane New York guitarist. For this special collection, Popa Chubby hand-picked sixteen of the hottest fan favorites from his ten ...
| Texas Rock Band, Chin's Mojo - CD Release
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Chin's Mojo Official Website) - This CD offers original rock compositions that are sometimes personal, sometimes powerful, and sometimes beautiful. If you've nearly given up on rock music, Chin's Mojo is a band you will love to hear and see live. Fun, charming and approachable, ...
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CBC 'Canada Live' Ready To Record Rick Taylor
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Rick Taylor Official Website) - Niagara Falls native Rick Taylor returns to his Hamilton stomping grounds for a rare show. Since moving back to Southern Ontario three years ago, after twenty three years in Vancouver, things have been on a steady roll for Rick - who many consider ...
| Teen Rock Bands Join Forces To Rock The Red Kettle
Alexandria, VA (Top40 Charts/ Salvation Army) - The traditional sound of bells ringing at Salvation Army Red Kettles will be joined by a decidedly unique groove this year. The Salvation Army, Sky Blue Group and Caruso Affiliated are proud to present the first annual Rock the Red Kettle Concert, featuring ...
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Aitan Masters 'it's Christmas' With Brian 'big Bass' Gardner At Bernie's
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Bernie Grundman Mastering) - LA rocker Aitan has completed his new Christmas single "It's Chrismas (Best Time of the Year)" with mastering engineer Brian "Big Bass" Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood. Producer/engineer and co-writer Stewart Carara joined in ...
| Ho Ho Ho Is For The Jolly Commemoration Of Frank Zappa At The Hammersmith Odeon (3-CD Release) In Honor Of FZ's 7tieth Birthday Frank Zappa At The Roundhouse (3 Day Festival)
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Early in 1978 Frank Zappa played London's Hammersmith Odeon and these concerts provided the source for the Basic Tracks for 1979's Sheik YerBouti. Hammersmith Odeon, compiled produced by Gail Zappa and Joe Travers and released to coincide with the 3-Day ...
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