MIKE MUSICK.
MIKE MUSICK’S SINGLE “AMERICA”
IS SET TO BE FEATURED IN UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY.
Hollywood,California.interviewsofrecordingartists.com
Recording artist Mike Musick’s (www.mikemusick.com) hit single “America” is being featured in the soon to be released documentary “The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?” which will air on PBS stations across the west in September. The single which is currently #10 on the ACQB radio charts, will be featured during the final sequence of the film, which offers a definitive look at how the United States water crisis affects the Southwest states and its escalating economic toll on the region.Jim Thebaut, Writer, Director and Producer of "The American Southwest:Are We Running Dry?,"chose to use “America” because “Mike’s song is a call to action for individuals to act locally and think globally in order to confront and solve the evolving water crisis. The song speaks volumes for individuals to pay attention and to take responsibility in order to create a healthy and safe world for all of us to live in.” In collaboration with the documentary,Mike Musick’s charity Thirst Aid Live will be donating 37 cents from the sale of each “America”download to address the global water crisis through installing water purification systems across the developing world.“America”, which was produced by the Grammy Award winning Monroe Jones (Third Day,Chris Rice),is the first single off Mike Musick’s third album Honest,which is set for release this summer. In support of “America”, Musick recently embarked on a two week cross country radio tour, where he performed songs from the album and brought awareness to his charity Thirst Aid Live. Mike will also be performing at the Verus Music Festival at Rocketown in Nashville,Tennessee on May 17,2008,which is a traveling music festival and label showcase that is held in cities across the U.S.A.Musick has released a handful of projects that received acclaim in the past, starting with Liquid Fire’s House of Stones (2000) and continuing through his solo debut This Town (2002) (produced by Mitch Dane, whose credits include Jars of Clay) and Love Rain Down (2006). His single “Funk#5” reached #2 on Indie Rock Radio, while “This Town” reached #3 on that survey and was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and was released on a radio compilation entitled Still Small Voice. In addition, “Got Your Back” from This Town was a big college radio hit throughout the Midwest and was included on a 2004 Major League Baseball compilation CD that was distributed to players through UPI’s Think About It campaign; the compilation also featured Jeff Foxworthy.
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RAPID TICKET SALES FOR BAMAJAM.
ENTERPRISE,Alabama.interviewsofrecordingartists.com
The,“mega outdoor entertainment extravaganza” (combining the elements and character of Bonnaroo, Woodstock, Telluride and Country Thunder),the first BamaJam Music & Arts Festival from June 5,2008-June 7,2008,has already enjoyed astronomical ticket sales,exceeding the expectations by festival planners, proving thousands of music enthusiasts intend to “see stars” at this landmark event.Scheduled to be held over a sprawling 600-acre tract in Enterprise, AL, the 3-day/2-night festival is staged to attract Classic Rock, Alternative, Bluegrass and Country music “stargazers” from around the world! “BamaJam tickets are outselling our expectations,” said Ted Hacker, Event Producer, Ronnie Gilley Entertainment. “As we rapidly approach capacity at the BamaJam site, we encourage folks to buy tickets early. We sure don’t want you to be ‘left standing at the gate!’”The wonderment of BamaJam doesn’t just begin and end with the music! BamaJam is a fun-tastic outing for the entire family. A concert, music festival and theme park all in one,wherever you go, BamaJam Music & Arts Festival will offer plenty to see and do. From Bama Market, Bama Media Lounge, BamaJam Sponsors Plaza, BamaJam Thrill Zone, and BamaJam Camping Park, the sounds of music will surround Bama Village where world-class artists will perform on three individual stages.More than the music:Bama Market: Bama Market will be the epicenter boasting great food from the culinary artist, gourmet chef,hash slinger,hamburglar or deep fat fryer. In addition, will serve up a party platter! Hungry BamaJammers can enjoy alligator and shark on-a-stick, Louisiana crawfish, bloomin’ onions,boiled peanuts,grilled lobster tail and roasted corn. Pepsi-Cola “Point” products (packaged beverages or fountain cups) will also be available throughout the 600-acre site. BamaJammers can “shop ‘til they drop” at Bama Market where an assortment of quality arts, crafts and hand-made items from local craftsmen, artisans and various vendors can be found. Thrifters will find homemade soaps and candles, handcrafted candleholders and ceramics, a western wear store, official artist merchandise (T-shirts, hats, CD’s) and more. For a breath of fresh air or to get a brand new tattoo, BamaJammers can step inside the Oxygen Bar or Body Art tent, or casually enjoy the photography exhibit.
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ARCHER.
ARCHER PERFORM ALONGSIDE METAL'S
BIGGEST ACTS AT SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL.
HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA.interviewsofrecordingartists.com
Recording artists Archer is looking forward to sharing the stage at the Sweden Rock Festival this summer alongside such metal giants as Judas Priest, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Poison, RATT, Triumph, Saxon, Disturbed and many more as they return to Europe. The Santa Cruz, CA-based power trio, who won "Best Local Band 2008" in the Metro Santa Cruz Goldies Awards, takes the stage on Saturday,June 7,2008,opening for some of the biggest names in the metal music genre.The Sweden Rock Festival is held in Norjeboke,in the tiny village of Norje which is situated in Sölvesborg in the western part of southern Sweden. Archer’s debut album,'Doom$day Profit$',is a genuine tour-de-force,rich with powerful songs imbued with that essential combination of brain-burrowing melodies, ripping riffs,pulsing basslines, tsunami drums and grab-by-the-throat vocals.
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The New “Sound” Of Success!
Las Vegas,NV.interviewsofrecordingartists.com
Great news for both veteran and up and coming musicians with a love for the desert,the intense expansion everyone’s talking about in Las Vegas these days isn’t just about casinos, hotels, shops and condos.With state of the art facilities like Odds On Recording Studios (www.oddsonrecording.com) leading the charge, the city’s quickly becoming a premier destination to track, mix, and master everything from high-end demos by budding hip-hoppers and rockers to the next platinum selling superstar album. They’ve had a steady clientele of great local performers since launching in 2004,but word’s been getting out and the big names have started flocking. In recent months, hip-hop/R&B singer and rapper Akon,Big ‘B’,Greg Medoro, and Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell have recorded there as well as Mowtown legend Mary Wilson for Australia’s multi-platinum act Human Nature. Hot L.A. “buzz band”Ultraviolet Sound just wrapped up their debut album in the SSL mix room.As part of an incredible growth period that includes the construction of a new, larger live room, mix room, and new mastering room, Odds On will be turning up the star wattage even higher in the coming months with the addition of two of the music industry’s most acclaimed engineers: James “Bonzai” Caruso and Sean O’Dwyer.James “Bonzai” Caruso is a three-time Grammy Award winner, whose most recent award was for his work with reggae icon Stephen Marley. Caruso’s mile-long list of credits as an engineer and mixer include work with Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliot. Long established as an icon of the NYC based recording scene, he will be moving to Vegas later this spring and assuming his role of Chief Audio Engineer and In-House Producer for Odds On Studios July 1.In addition to overseeing day-to-day production, “Bonzai” will also be available for artists at an additional fee. Odds On Head of Audio Production and Development Bobby Ferrari first met Caruso at the studio while he was mixing Ultraviolet Sound’s upcoming release. “We hit it off right away and had similar visions as to the current state of the art and the industry,” Ferrari says.O’Dwyer, who has engineered for everyone from Pink Floyd and Randy Newman to Blink-182 and Scott Grimes, will start as Odds On’s main staff engineer on May 1. O’Dwyer brings a wealth of experience on the technical as well as creative side of audio production.Yanchar Design and Consulting are the architects designing the three new studio rooms, with all details overseen by veteran architect and acoustician Carl Yanchar with Ferrari’s input as to layout and workflow. The plan is to go bigger, better and more efficient. While Odds On’s current main live room is 15x16,the new space will be 40x25 with 3 isolation booths. Tracking is currently done on an SSL -9000K console and monitors from legendary Ocean Way Studios. The new tracking room will be a relaxed musical vibe featuring an SSL Duality Console, and of course the Ocean Way monitoring system. The soon to be completed new mixing room will feature an 80-input SSL-9000K. All of the rooms boast an amazing array of vintage outboard gear and mics. When Ferrari took over the studio and began plans for expansion last year,his first order of business was consulting Phil Wagner of SSL, Jeff Glixman of Star City Recording, and Allen Sides of Ocean Way Recording, all legends in the world of audio with their fingers on the pulse of the modern recording industry. “Their support and advice has been fantastic, this is knowledge you can’t get from a magazine article!” Ferrari says. When Ferrari decided that quality had also become a big missing factor in audio production studios, and took an old school approach, “Great people make great records not just great gear,” he adds. “We made the decision to form a new staff that would have engineers with strong old school backgrounds, rather than just ‘Computer Guys’. Our ultimate goal is to generate content for our newly formed Odds On Record label, but also to accommodate the likes of a Kanye West or The Killers. Our clients will know they’re getting the best engineers in the world in addition to quality service. Our current B studio is perfect for young clients on limited budgets and has been great for up and coming hip-hop artists and bands doing demos. We will still have 2 of these more accessible “B” studios as well. "One of the studios I had the joy of doing some work at when I lived in L.A. was Henson Studios (Formerly A&M),” Ferrari continues, “and I loved the vibe of having an upstart artist or group doing a demo in one room while The Rolling Stones were recording right down the hall. That kind of energy feeds off itself and the result is an environment that is pure musical magic.”In addition to its growing studio, Odds On has, a graphic arts department and a building dedicated to its full-service replication and CD/DVD manufacturing business. The company can take on single artist replication jobs for orders around 1,000 units, but its focus is working with indie labels and movie houses to fulfill orders of 10,000-30,000+ discs. “Our wide range of services means that we have the ability to be flexible and we are able to create a fresh attitude and growth in an industry that appears stunted at times,” says Ferrari. “The real challenge of making Odds On a great label in addition to a popular recording destination is taking the time to put the quality back in the music. We’re really excited about the artists we’re going to produce and develop here like ‘Lips Like Morphine’ (currently in production). We are developing a fun and creative environment that makes great music and money all at the same time.”
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KID ROCK AND LYNYRD SKYNYRD SET OUT ON
THE "ROCK AND REBELS TOUR".
Nashville,TN.interviewsofrecordingartists.com
Look Out!Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd will be making headlines this August as they team up for their first ever tour together.Performing in huge outdoor concert sheds,across the country and Canada,the team of hell raisers will be bringing the best party in years to fans of all generations for what is sure to be the best tailgate and show experience of recent years. Kid Rock's "Rock ˜N Roll Jesus" debuted at NUMBER 1 and continues to dominate the charts as his new single "All Summer Long" is the leading contender for standout smash of the season. The companion video for the track is expected to premier in the coming weeks.Kid Rock,featuring his expanded 11-piece Twisted Brown Trucker Band, will perform the song on "The Late Show" with David Letterman on May 14,2008,the eve of the pair's show at New York's Madison Square Garden. May 15,2008 will mark an historic first in the legendary career of Rock ˜N Roll Hall of Fame members Lynyrd Skynyrd,their first appearance at Madison Square Garden.Lynyrd Skynyrd has been together since the 1970'S and has played shows around the world. With their induction into the Hall of Fame in 2006 the band has proved that after all those years they are stilling going strong.Now after all this time people will get a chance to sing along to their classics at the "World's Most Famous Arena."Tickets and VIP packages are available at Ticketmaster.com, additional tour information at Livenation.com and more information on these artists can be found at KidRock.com and LynyrdSkynyrd.com.
KID ROCK AND LYNYRD SKYNRD's"ROCK AND REBELS" TOUR DATES:
8/8- Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheater
8/9- Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/14- Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
8/16- Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
8/22- Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
8/23- Mansfield, MA @ Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
8/25- Toronto, Ontario @ Molson Amphitheatre
8/30- Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
8/31- Hartford, CT @ New England Dodge Music Center
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