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 News From Vintage Guitar Updated : Scars On Broadway to Tour Scars on Broadway, the collaboration between guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan - best known for their Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum success in System of a Down - announce that they will headline their first North American tour, performing in some two dozen cities during October and November. The tour is in support of Scars On Broadway's self-titled debut album due out July 29 (Interscope). Tour cities are listed below; dates and venues will be announced shortly. In addition, the band has shot the first Scars on Broadway music video for the track "They Say," which is set to premiere this Friday, June 27 on Yahoo!'s home page and Yahoo!'s music front page. The video, shot in Los Angeles earlier this month, was directed by Paul Minor (Muse, Queens of the Stone Age) and incorporates performance footage cut with an evocative potpourri of startling images from our world's culture - occurrences in nature, war, natural and man-made disasters, animals in the wild, human interaction, weather phenomenon, and so on. Details are forthcoming, but confirmed cities for the tour are: San Diego, CA Phoenix, AZ Dallas, TX Austin, TX Houston, TX Atlanta, GA Norfolk, VA Philadelphia, PA Baltimore, MD New York, NY Montreal, QC Toronto, ONT Detroit, MI Chicago, IL St. Louis, MO Minneapolis, MN Kansas City, MO Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT Edmonton, AB Calgary, AB Vancouver, BC Seattle, WA Portland, OR San Francisco, CA Los Angeles, CA Publ.Date : Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Peavey Awards Honor Musical Luminaries Brandy, Mavis Staples and Paul Overstreet joined Peavey Electronics in celebrating the "Birthplace of America's Music" at the star-studded Peavey Awards gala, hosted by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and endorsed by The Recording Academy on May 29 in Jackson, Mississippi. "Mississippi has been our home base for our entire 43-year history," said Hartley Peavey, namesake of the Peavey Award and founder of Peavey Electronics. "It's also the state that gave the world blues and rock & roll, and has produced more GRAMMY winners and nominees per capita than any other. It's an honor for Peavey Electronics to be part of that rich musical legacy." The second annual Peavey Awards, which honors the state's many Grammy winners and nominees, as well as individuals who have played a significant role in developing and furthering Mississippi's musical heritage, celebrated the achievements of R&B star Brandy, soul legend Mavis Staples, country songwriter Paul Overstreet and blues guitarist Eddie Cotton. Joey Lauren Adams-star of hit movies Big Daddy, Dazed and Confused and Chasing Amy-also received the prestigious award. Following the Peavey Awards reception, the winners performed for a capacity crowd. Brandy drew from her 25 million-selling catalog of hits, while Mavis Staples wowed the audience with a spiritual set centering around "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." Paul Overstreet entertained with hits he wrote for Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, and Kenny Chesney. Two previous Peavey Award winners, gospel greats The Williams Brothers and Elvis Presley guitarist James Burton, joined forces at the 2008 celebration to honor the King of Rock & Roll with a medley of hits, while Jackson native Eddie Cotton paid tribute to B.B. King with licks from his Peavey HP Signature guitar-a worthy replacement for his beloved original Peavey T-60 model, the first guitar ever produced using the CNC techniques that revolutionized the guitar industry. The Peavey Awards debuted in 2007 and honored the accomplishments of Jerry Lee Lewis, The Williams Brothers, Marty Stuart, The North Mississippi Allstars and James Burton. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the Mississippi Blues Commission, whose Blues Trail project places interpretive markers at notable historical sites related to the history and growth of blues music throughout the state. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com. Publ.Date : Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bramblett Releases "Now It's Tomorrow" For over 35 years, music fans in Atlanta, Athens, Greenville and Charleston have had the privilege of keeping multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Randall Bramblett pretty much a secret. Fortunately, with his new album, Now It's Tomorrow out on New West Records August 19th, everyone can experience what Greg Allman, Widespread Panic, R.E.M. and Chuck Leavell, have attested to - Bramblett is a true musical treasure. Now It's Tomorrow, his 7th solo album and 4th on New West, blends in sharp songwriting, soulful horns and subtle psychedelic grooves. Bramblett has a flair for lyrics while writing about subjects everyone can relate to. From "Blue Road" which showcases Bramblett's rich, raspy voice as he takes his sweetheart on a drive down the wrong side of a dirt road to "Some Mean God," a touching song that expresses Bramblett's pain of losing his tour manager and very close friend. Bramblett wrote all 11 songs on the album, plays keys, sax and acoustic guitar and, of course, sings lead vocals. Bramblett, who joined Widespread Panic at the Bonnaroo festival last week, has played and recorded with Steve Winwood, Robbie Robertson and Gregg Allman. His songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Rick Nelson, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Delbert McClinton and Chuck Leavell. For more information visit newwestrecords.com and randallbramblett.com. TRACK LISTING: Sun Runs Everybody Glows Blue Road Let's Go Some Mean God Mess About It Used To Rule The World Visions Don't Waste Your Time You Better Move Where A Life Goes Tour Dates: Jun 27 Fri Greenville, SC The Handlebar Jul 26 Sat Scotch Plain, NJ Split Level House Concert *Solo/Acoustic Jul 29 Tue New York, NY The Living Room *Solo/Acoustic Jul 30 Wed Lansdowne, PA Concerts at the Beachhouse *Solo/Acoustic Aug 8 Fri Tallahassee, FL Bradfordville Blues Club Aug 15 Fri Athens, GA Melting Point Aug 22 Fri Charleston, SC The Pour House Aug 23 Sat Augusta, GA Sky City *More dates to be announced soon. Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Narada Michael Walden Plays Benefit The Narada Michael Walden Foundation will present a benefit concert for the family of Chef Anton Perkins this Saturday, June 28, with a hot performance by the Narada Michael Walden Band at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California. Tickets are on sale now at: http://www.142throckmortontheatre.com/. Priority Seating $100.00, General Audience $75.00. About the Narada Band: The Narada Band is led by Narada Michael Walden, Multi Grammy Winning Songwriter, Producer and Drummer. His credits include as Drummer include Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, and so many more! He has producer and written hits for Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Jefferson Starship and many more. Narada Michael Walden has 56 charted number one hits to his name, more than any producer in history and is a prolific songwriter with 12 solo albums of his own. With The Narada Band, Narada Michael Walden brings together some of the top Bay Area Studio Concert Musicians performing his hits as well as supporting and encouraging great young talent. The core of this group has worked together for more than 30 years on projects from producing the Rain Forest Benefit at Carnegie Hall for Sting and Trudie Styler, to recording hits for Whitney Houston. Their live show is always alive and fresh under the inspired leadership of Musical Director, Band Leader, Narada Michael Walden on Drums. The Narada Band is an experience that culminates in a crescendo of energy and inspiration. This is a band of Supreme Musicians, blending influences of generations and cultures. The Narada Band creates Music that encompasses primal drums, classical influences, motown, disco, funk, ! hip hop and rap and stirs it into a harmony of all eras that is uplifting and exhilarating. It is genderless, timeless, ageless. The Narada Michael Walden Band is smoking, gearing up to tour a brand new album: Narada Michael Walden - Drums, Vocals Troy Lampkins (Budda) - Bass Frank Martin - Keys Janice Maxi-Reid - Keys Ben Viguerie - Talkbox, Keys, Vocals, and Percussion Cedrike Dennis - Guitar Jimmy Dillon - Guitar Wayne Wallace -Trombone Charles McNeal - Sax Lewis Fasman - Trumpet James Henry - Percussion Nikita Germaine - Vocals Sakai - Vocals G-Dub - Vocals Brian Lloyd - Vocals This is one hot funky band, bring your dancing shoes. Proceeds from this show will go to benefit the Chef Anton Perkins Family. "I am so, so very grateful for my precious life and all the good people in it," said Narada Michael Walden. "This concert will benefit the family of my dear, dear brother Chef Anton Perkins who passed away so suddenly and unexpectedly at the young age of 40 on Sunday, March 30th. He leaves behind his mother, his sister Linette, his brother Steven, his 11 year old son, Anton Jr., brave Dayna 13 years old, who has cystic fibrosis, Alyssa 17 years old, Lineah who is 9, Joseph age 11, little Matthew only 2 ½, and Steven age 6, all the children that depended on him. Chef Anton Perkins looked after so many people, my self included. He made food for over 450 people for my last two birthday parties. He was a man who knew something about everything. He was always taking care of others." For more, visit naradamichaelwalden.com/. Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fred Gretsch In-Store at Lightning Joe's Gretch Guitars CEO Fred Gretsch and Gretsch endorser Bobby Gibson will make an in-store appearance July 2 at Lightning Joe's Guitar Heaven in Arroyo Grande, California. Fred Gretsch will autograph posters or customers' Gretsch guitars. For more info, call 805-481-2226. Publ.Date : Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Gibson Partners with Rothbury Festival Gibson is partnering with the first annual Rothbury Music Festival, July 3-6, in Rothbury, Michigan. The Theme of Rothbury is Solutions to Climate Change and Alternative Sustainability. Every aspect of the festival will support the mission, including production, travel, sponsorship and fan interaction. Gibson Guitar is a leader in the musical instrument manufacturing industry in supporting environmental issues and plays an active role in many global agencies focusing on climate control. ROTHBURY will be the first to tackle producing a near zero waste around-the-clock (camping) festival in the USA. Music and message are the glue for this unique and progressive entertainment event, which brings together a distinct new festival community of "early adopters" from all generations. The Festival will consist of 7 stages and over 70 bands including Dave Matthews Band, Modest Mouse, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Beth Orton, Drive-By Truckers, Of Montreal, Ray LaMontagne, The Beautiful Girls, The Black Keys, Colbie Caillat, Emmitt / Nershi Band, Jakob Dylan and the Green Mountain Rebels, Juan MacLean, Gomez, The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, Medeski Martin & Wood, JJ Grey & MOFRO. ROTHBURY is committed to delivering the most innovative experiential and empowering festival by integrating music, art, dance, science, cause and human exploration. The festival will be produced using renewable energy sources and environmental support services. As part of the sponsorship, Epiphone, part of the Gibson family of brands, will support Rothbury Festival's Music in Schools program. The program supports music education in the local schools, by providing thirty (30) new Epiphone guitars which will be donated to The Montague Area Schools and the Shelby High School Jazz Band. As the official musical instrument sponsor of Rothbury Festival, Gibson and Epiphone guitars will also be featured backstage in the artist hospitality area. Gibson Guitar is committed to supporting the environment and through the Gibson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the company, is a partner with BidForGreen, a BioDiesel company, The Rainforest Alliance, Live Earth, Environmental Defense, Greenpeace and Global Green to name a few. Gibson's commitment to the environment began years ago when Henry Juszkiewicz, CEO and Chairman of Gibson Guitar made a personal and professional commitment to give back and help our world remain green. Juszkiewicz began his cause marketing on this issue by joining the Rainforest Alliance and continues as an active Board member. The company produces numerous models using wood harvested from certified wood. Learn more at www.gibson.com. Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Montreal Guitar Show Opens Today Publ.Date : Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Babicz Guitars Crafts Limited Edition Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has enlisted Babicz Guitars USA of Poughkeepsie, NY to create a custom collection of Bethel Woods Limited Edition guitars. The guitars will commemorate the grand opening of The Museum at Bethel Woods and the start of the arts center's 2008 performance season. The guitars, personally hand selected by Jeff Babicz and customized with the Bethel Woods logo, feature a Dreadnought Cutaway profile with solid Javanese Rosewood back & sides, a solid Engelmann Spruce top in a custom Teardrop Tobacco Sunburst satin finish, and feature the award winning L.R.Baggs "iMix" dual pick up system. Each guitar is supplied with an arch-top hardshell case. Gerry Foundation Chairman Alan Gerry said, "Bethel Woods is deeply committed to supporting local talent and industry, and is pleased to be working with the award-winning team at Babicz Guitars. Their commitment to quality and excellence matches our own, and is evident in each of the exquisite instruments they have developed for us." Jeff Babicz stated, "We at Babicz are extremely happy to be named the official Bethel Woods guitar source. No one person is responsible for this fantastic achievement - this is a total team effort by many professionals in both companies. I would especially like to thank Alan Gerry for having the continued vision of innovation and performance, which is completely evident in the Bethel Woods/Babicz guitar Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a $100 million outdoor performing arts center and museum approximately 90 minutes from New York City at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, NY. Set within nearly 2,000 bucolic acres, the Pavilion Stage covers 4,500 seats with another 10,000 on a natural sloping lawn, offering unique backdrops including the original festival site and the majesty of the surrounding Sullivan County countryside. Other venues at the center include a 1,000-seat outdoor Terrace Stage and intimate indoor Events Gallery. This season marks the 10th anniversary of the Harvest Festival, an annual event celebrating the bounty, talent, and beauty of Sullivan County and the surrounding area. The Museum at Bethel Woods explores the unique experience of the Woodstock festival, its significance as a culminating event of a decade of radical cultural transformation, and the legacies of the Sixties and Woodstock today. Through personal stories and profiles, immersive multi-media exhibit displays and experiences, engaging programs, and educational events, The Museum will encourage inter-generational dialogue about important ideas and issues relevant to today. It will also help preserve the historic site on which the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place. In addition to the limited edition collection of Babicz "Bethel Woods" guitars, the company will donate a unique, one-of-a-kind guitar to commemorate the grand opening of The Museum at Bethel Woods, which will be on display. "Mr. Gerry and his dedicated staff of professionals have worked tirelessly to open this iconic landmark. This exclusive guitar is a small token of our appreciation to the Bethel Woods team," added Babicz Guitars co-founder Jeff Carano. For more information visit www.babiczguitars.com. Publ.Date : Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Add RSS Feeds to My Website |
