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5/11/2026

Joey Stuckey Brings Progressive Americana Sound to Whisky a Go Go on June 25, On the Heels of Historic Recording Session at The Les Paul Recording Studio

Joey Stuckey Live Band Photo

Award-winning Macon, Georgia, artist, producer, and speaker joins a powerhouse night of music in West Hollywood featuring Bow Wow Wow

West Hollywood, CA — Award-winning guitarist, vocalist, producer, and Macon, Georgia Music Ambassador Joey Stuckey will perform at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, California on June 25, appearing as part of a night of music that includes iconic new wave band Bow Wow Wow.

This will be Stuckey’s third appearance at the Whisky and he’ll be joined by a seasoned rhythm section featuring legendary L.A. musicians Dusty Wakeman on bass and David Raven on drums. Together, the trio will bring Stuckey’s expansive “Progressive Americana” sound to one of rock and roll’s most historic stages.

Stuckey, Wakeman, and Raven will arrive at the Whisky fresh off a historical recording session down Sunset Boulevard at The Les Paul Recording Studio, a state-of-the-art facility honoring the legacy of music pioneer Les Paul located in the historic United Recording building. The recording session will be the first time any artist has recorded an album at the studio. The session will take place on an all-tube mixing console that was Les Paul’s original creation that has been refurbished and made functional again, along with other original equipment originally used by Mr. Paul in the 1940s and 50s.

Rooted in the rich musical history of Macon, Georgia, Stuckey’s music reflects the spirit of artists such as Otis Redding, Little Richard, and the Allman Brothers while drawing from blues, jazz, roots, Southern rock, and Americana. With a voice that can move from a gravelly rasp to a warm croon, and guitar work marked by blues fire and melodic sophistication, Stuckey creates music that is soulful, literate, and full of human connection.

The June 25 performance at Whisky a Go Go offers Los Angeles audiences a chance to experience Stuckey’s musicianship in an intimate, high-energy setting, backed by two well-respected players and sharing the bill on a night that celebrates music history, craft, and connection.

Event Details
Who: Joey Stuckey, backed by Legendary L.A. Musicians Dusty Wakeman and David Raven
Also Featuring: Bow Wow Wow
Where: Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, CA
When: June 25
Genre: Progressive Americana, blues, roots rock, Southern rock

Tickets to the entire night are available directly from Joey Stuckey at the link below. Tickets are generously available for ‘pay-what-you-can’ with a suggested amount of $20 per ticket.

TICKET LINK: https://found.ee/whiskyagogo

Joey Stuckey Photo

About Joey Stuckey

Joey Stuckey is an award-winning artist, producer, and speaker whose multifaceted career transcends the boundaries of sight, sound, and genre. Blind since early childhood, Joey quickly found connection and inspiration in sound, and what started as a survival skill evolved into a sophisticated and almost supernatural talent. When legendary producer Alan Parsons called Joey “The best ears in the music business,” it was confirmation of what Joey’s fans and clients knew all along: Joey’s superpower is sound.

The Joey Stuckey Band has shared the stage with legendary artists like James Brown, the B-52s, and Bad Company, and Joey has received dozens of awards, including Jazz Artist of the Year from the Georgia Music Awards. Inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame, Joey also Joey received the 2024 Macon Arts Alliance Cultural Award for his significant contributions to the arts community of central Georgia.

As owner of Shadow Sound Studio in Macon, Georgia, Joey honors each artist’s vision while encouraging them to explore uncharted territory. He has engineered recording sessions with musicians including Randall Bramblett (Steve Winwood, Traffic Gregg Allman and Friends), Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Train), and Mike Mills (R.E.M.) and written songs with Ed Roland (Collective Soul), Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness (The Popes), and Will Morrison (Modern English). Joey is now expanding Shadow Sound to cement the studio as a destination for education, community, and recording in the birthplace of southern rock.

As a speaker, Joey draws from his experiences as a blind musician and sound engineer, offering both technical advice and motivational talks on overcoming obstacles, living with purpose, and the importance of inclusion. His speaking engagements have spanned international conferences, university lectures, and global corporate events, blending his insights with performance to engage and inspire audiences. On stage, in the studio, or at the podium, Joey offers listeners a sense of belonging, reminding them that even in the dark, connection is always possible.

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

4/21/2026

THE BAND IN THEORY RELEASES NEW SUMMER ANTHEM “WE GO ALL NIGHT” WITH SPECIAL GUEST TOMMY HENRIKSEN.

Stockton, NJ - In Theory, which is headed up by Mike Mostert and Tony Covino, is not your average rock band; they are a powerhouse of sound, emotion, and creativity, redefining the boundaries of the genre with their unique and electrifying sound. Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, this dynamic group of talented players has come together to forge a path that is distinctly their own. The band focuses on big hooks, big guitars, and emotion with songs that connect with audiences the moment they hit the stage or singing in your car.

In Theory delivers a high-energy, guitar-driven summer anthem with their new single “We Go All Night Long,” with special guest Tommy Henriksen. Built on big riffs, infectious hooks, and a party-until-sunrise attitude, the song captures the spirit of those unforgettable nights when the music is loud, the crowd is singing, and nobody wants the night to end.

“We Go All Night Long is a summer anthem driven by big guitars and high energy—it’s about those special moments when the crowd is singing, partying, and nobody wants the night to end.” — Mike Mostert

“A fuel injection of non-stop, till-you-drop anthem for the ages!” — Tony Covino

“We go all night long” turned this track all the way up! Had another great time of producing, and co-writing this with “In Theory” Big hooks, energy and no brakes….this one doesn’t let up! “— Tommy Henriksen

Watch “We Go All Night” video here: https://youtu.be/O6N03nZsE0Q

The track was written during late-night sessions with acclaimed Producer, songwriter and performer Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, CrossBone Skully) bringing together big guitars, raw energy, big vocals and a sound built for summer crowds.

You can get all things In Theory here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/in-theory

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

3/26/2026

Songwriter/Guitarist/Theatrical Composer Rob Bonfiglio Releases New Album THE OVER UNDER March 21, 2026


THE OVER UNDER by Rob Bonfiglio is the latest in a string of solo albums recorded and performed almost entirely solo, and likely his most personal to date.

Featuring guest appearances by Lola Bonfiglio on “Blame This” and Xandy Chelmis (of North Carolina’s WEDNESDAY) on Fade Away, THE OVER UNDER blends a careful pop melodic sensibility with soaring vocals, riffs and themes of life and longing.

Track list:
1. Runnin' From Me 03:16
2. Monsters 02:42
3. Blame This 04:07
4. The Over Under 03:52
5. More Pure Than Gold 03:40
6. Fade Away 04:40
7. Wandering Eyes 04:09
8. Like A Drug 04:33
9. Need You Now 03:41
10. Stay (Over and Over) 03:00

all instruments and voices by Rob Bonfiglio,
except BLAME THIS additional vocals by Lola Bonfiglio,
FADE AWAY pedal steel by Xandy Chelmis

Rob first gained national prominence in the ‘90s as a member of RCA recording act Wanderlust who scored a single on the Billboard charts, landing prime opening gigs for The Who, Collective Soul and others.

Rob has toured as guitarist and vocalist for the legendary Brian Wilson Band and is currently the guitarist for Al Jardine’s Pet Sounds Band, The Lovin’ Spoonful, and others.

In addition, Rob is also touring as guitarist and musical director for multi-platinum selling pop group Wilson Phillips and produced their 2012 album, DEDICATED for Sony/Masterworks.

Rob frequently lends his songwriting and sideman talents to a multitude of L.A. based singer/songwriters and musicians and is a member of high profile L.A. charity based collectives The Wild Honey Orchestra and The Tribe, backing such luminaries as Jackson Browne, Dwight Yoakam, John Sebastian, Marshall Crenshaw, Susanna Hoffs, Peter Asher, and Micky Dolenz.

A prolific songwriter, Rob’s original songs have scored high profile placements in TV, commercials and films, most notably Disney’s 2008 release, BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA.

To purchase THE OVER UNDER: https://robbonfiglio.bandcamp.com/album/the-over-under

Listen to THE OVER UNDER on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4hHdyVV4CiSlwhcRvWExNl?si=iInMGZzkQDmUcFezP6aUGg

For more information: RobBonfiglio.com

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

2/18/2026

TODD MARKEWICZ RELEASES HIS LATEST ALBUM DESPERADO FEATURING GUITAR LEGEND DANNY GATTON THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT (ADA/WARNER MUSIC GROUP).

Stockton, NJ - Todd is a distinctive singer whose vocal style captivates with deep emotion, drawing influence from legends like Vince Gill, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Chris Isaak. Combining Americana, Rockabilly, Country and Blues to create a unique blend that lends itself to his very unique and captivating voice.

His latest album, Desperado, features a mix of original songs and select covers. The album boasts an impressive lineup of musicians, including the late, great Danny Gatton, renowned as an American virtuoso who seamlessly blended blues, rockabilly, jazz, and country. Danny’s masterful lead guitar graces many of Todd’s recordings including the opening track “Lonely Lady”, “It’s Raining Again”, and “Come on and Stay with Me”.

Also contributing is the extraordinarily talented Anthony Krizan, a gifted musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist who played guitar, drums, and percussion while also recording and producing the album at Sonic Boom Studios in Raritan, New Jersey. The two also collaborated together on “Lonely Blue Boy” and “Beautiful Daydream”.

Watch lyric video for “Beautiful Daydream”: https://youtu.be/uJtrKq4w8Ic

As Todd states, "It was an extreme honor collaborating with such incredible iconic musicians creating this album. The result with a sound so unique and so original, but yet you swear you've heard it before."

You can order Desperado here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/todd-markewicz

Tracklist
Lonely Lady
It’s Raining
Beautiful Daydream
Love Like Mine
Don’t Play With Me
Mean Streak
Lonely Blue Boy
Just A Couple O’ Losers
Come On And Stay With Me Girl
Crazy Little Thing Called Love

For more information:
www.dekoentertainment.com
https://nektarsmusic.com/
Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

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

2/03/2026

Multi-Instrumentalist & Chapman Stick Maestro Tom Griesgraber To Release New Soundtrack Album The Split (Music From The Motion Picture Prairie Prophecy) March 6

Tom Griesgraber is releasing a new album called The Split. The album is currently available as CD and multi-format download on tomgriesgraber.com, with a wider release planned for March 6 including Bandcamp. The Split is Tom Griesgraber's soundtrack album from the feature length documentary film Prairie Prophecy. It includes all nineteen tracks from the film, along with two bonus tracks. The music features Tom Griesgraber on Chapman Stick, analog synths and samples. Tom's California Guitar Trio bandmate Bert Lams also makes a guest appearance on acoustic guitar.

Watch the trailer for The Split:
https://fb.watch/ETuAVHBc7O/
https://youtu.be/skNQfhEP0XQ

While Tom Griesgraber is primarily known in progressive rock circles, The Split leans more towards ambient music than much of his other work.

Says Tom, “I tried in writing it to have recurring themes for the subjects being discussed in the movie. The album tracks are in the same order they appear in the movie, with themes and motifs that develop as the album progresses.”

“I tried to also have something thematic with the instrumentation. Generally, when topics being discussed are more about the problems of industrialization the analog synths become more prominent, and when the discussion is more about natural things or the progress scientists are making, the Chapman Stick and orchestral strings are more prominent.”

The film Prairie Prophecy is an engaging exploration of natural systems agriculture and its potential to address some of today’s most urgent environmental challenges. Anchored in the work of The Land Institute, the film traces how perennial farming systems—modeled after native ecosystems—could help restore soil, conserve water, and build resilience in a changing climate. Both educational and hopeful, the program offers a forward-looking perspective on the future of food and land stewardship.

The movie is currently playing at screenings and festivals across the US and will be available to all Public Television stations starting in April 2026.

For more information about Prairie Prophecy: www.prairieprophecy.com

The Split Track list:
01 - At A Moment
02 - The Split
03 - Paradox
04 - Cassettes
05 - A Species Out Of Context
06 - Prairie Suite
07 - Planting Prairie
08 - A New Worldview
09 - I Just Wanted Kansas
10 - A Big Idea
11 - Land Institute
12 - Perennial Plants
13 - Junkyard
14 - Geologic Time
15 - Perennial Pantry
16 - Seeds
17 - Partners
18 - Love In Action
19 - The Tree Of Life
20 - Asked Of Us
21 - This Land

About Tom Griesgraber:
Tom Griesgraber picked up the Chapman Stick in 1997 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music as a guitarist in 1995. In late 1998 he began performing around San Diego County as a Stick player doing both solo shows and performances with his group Agent 22. In 2000, the group won a year-long local battle of the bands at the Belly Up Tavern, beating about 230 other groups. From there venues started having Tom or the group open for nationals. In 2001, he opened for the California Guitar Trio (CGT) at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. The next year Tom attended a Guitar Craft course taught by Robert Fripp with CGT members Bert Lams and Paul Richards assisting. Afterwards, CGT asked him to go on the road as their opener for about 100 shows over the next few years. Bert Lams from the group and Tom started doing duo tours as well and eventually two albums. In 2021, Bert and Paul Richards asked Tom to join CGT as a regular member.

To date, Tom Griesgraber has also released two other solo albums, one with CGT recorded while opening for King Crimson, two with Agent 22, and a duo album with drummer Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel) with whom he also toured internationally for several years. He has performed four times for Grammy events, toured as an opener for The Tony Levin Band, opened multiple times for Carl Palmer, Adrian Belew, Steve Morse and the Dixie Dregs, Al Dimeola and Stick Men and opened shows for Bill Bruford’s Earthworks, Andy Summers, Alan Holdsworth, Stanley Jordan, Steve Hackett, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, Paul Stanley, Paula Cole, Tuck and Patti, Asia and dozens of others. Tom has also performed on, produced and/or engineered dozens of albums for other artists including two with RyMo (of Slightly Stoopid), CGT, guitarist Peter Pupping and Dübh.

The Chapman Stick, Tom’s primary instrument is a combination of twelve guitar and bass strings, played in both hands with a technique closer to playing piano than guitar. Multiple outputs allow for simultaneous guitar, bass and keyboard-like sounds but with a unique timbre and unusual musical structures.

For more information:
https://tomgriesgraber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TomGmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thossounds
https://cgtrio.com/
https://tomgriesgraber.bandcamp.com/

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

11/20/2025

Mike Shouse Releases New Video “Smiley Faced Emoji” From New Album "Jaded"

Stockton, NJ  – Shouse has released a new video for “Smiley Faced Emoji” from his new album Jaded, released September 2025.

Watch “Smiley Faced Emoji” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ39dk5-oqM

Shouse was born Michael Stephen Shouse on September 27th, 1970 in Jackson, KY. In 1992 he moved to LA and attended the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA. He has written articles and lessons for online sites such as chopsfromhell.com and guitar9.com, and has been featured in magazines like Progression, Fireworks and The Sound guitar magazines. He released “Enter the Soul” in 2001 and the song “Man” was on a compilation CD “International Anthems: Volume 1” in 2002. His second release Alone on the Sun was released in June 2010 and got rave reviews worldwide. The title track “Alone on the Sun” was featured on the new compilation cd “Gods of Indie Guitar 2011” and premiered on the Australian tv show “Guitar Gods and Masterpieces.”

Jaded is his first release in 15 years and he’s back with friends! Featuring guest solos from legends Michael Angelo Batio, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and Tony MacAlpine. Filling out the band on drums, the best of the best, from NY, Charlie Zeleny (Drumageddon, Jordan Rudess and Terry Bozzio). Playing bass, from Los Angeles, James Amelio Pulli (Metal Hall of Fame bassist for Impellitteri). Mixed and mastered by Nashville legend Billy Decker. As Shouse states, “This album is a rebirth for me in many ways,” and critics from around the world are taking notice.

With flawless production, genre-blending compositions, and virtuosic performances from every contributor, this album is both a technical marvel and a heartfelt journey. Whether you’re a metalhead, a classic rock purist, or simply a fan of world-class guitar playing, Jaded delivers something both familiar and fresh. It’s a long-awaited return that was worth every minute of the wait.” - USA, Music Review World

Through the nine instrumental compositions that mark this opus, Shouse weaves a sound fresco that is both technical and visceral.” - France’s Iggy Magazine

Listening to Jaded brought me back to an era when instrumental rock felt bigger than life, when every solo had something to prove. This album does not feel stuck in the past. It feels personal, worked over, and deeply considered. Become A Fan” - USA, Pitch Perfect

Reborn in the ashes: Mike Shouse's monumental return with Jaded….Shouse has a triumphant return with an album that challenges the limits of the instrumental and sets a new standard for the genre.” - Argentina’s Revista Sound Loop

Watch “Bucket of Bolts” here: https://youtu.be/MZq6WXb4w9g

Get your copy here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/mike-shouse

Track list:
(Prelude) Romeo and Juliet
Romeo Is Gone
A Bitter Cold
Let's Go
Smiley Faced Emoji
Bucket of Bolts
Jaded
Memoriam
Upon Looking Back

For more information:
www.dekoentertainment.com
Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

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

10/22/2025

FORMER GENERATION X GUITARIST DERWOOD ANDREWS LAUNCHES MOONDOG INSPIRED PROJECT SHAGBARN

RELEASES “SOLID GOLD TIMEPIECE” THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSTS LIVE ONLINE LISTENING PARTY FRIDAY OCTOBER 24TH

Stockton, NJ - Derwood Andrews has traversed a unique world of music. He is a guitarist hailed for his sound in Generation X, Westworld, Empire, and Speedtwinn. Though the multi-faceted musician that is Derwood shows himself more when you become familiar with his projects like Shagbarn or Moondogg, a duo with Westworld vocalist Elizabeth Westwood. The experimental-drum and bass-rock duo got its name from Louis Hardin (a.k.a. Moondog) himself. Derwood and the Dog had a chance to chat it up backstage at a concert in London during the 1990s. Hardin let him name the group Moondogg, as long as there was an extra G.

So now the story continues with Solid Gold Timepiece from Shagbarn which is comprised of Andrews and Moondog devotee Julian Calv. Andrews explains, “I posted a photo on Instagram, a picture of me and Moondog backstage at one of his shows and someone (Julian) commented on the photo posted, and later shared he was a Moondog devotee. I played Moondog Speaks to him and he sent me a track he had recently made called Stride. I really loved it. I added guitars and sent it back with a message: ‘We should make an album…’ Julian Calv then sent me nine fresh Trimba backing tracks. I just listened for hours until the music and song titles presented themselves. Months of fine tuning and experimenting ensued, along with guest performances from neighbors and friends.”

Julian Calv considers himself a composer first. The trimbist and singer was a student of Stefan Lakatos, Louis Hardin’s sole trimba protege, and similarly is Lakatos’ sole protege. He is one of a few musicians who commonly perform the music of Hardin, which heavily influences his music. Calv says, “Shagbarn is a cathartic experience I have been waiting for. Much of the music I perform is composed and I follow the composition, but I have such a passion for improvising and reacting in real time to all sounds. Solid Gold Timepiece created the space for me to do just that. It started with my trimba beat, then Derwood would add an instrument, then I would, he’d record a friend, I’d record a friend, and we kept going until we knew it was done.”

Listen here: https://push.fm/ps/pkydchym

Recorded by Derwood Andrews at RubberCheese Studios California, David Kenyon in Vermont and Devlin Thorn at Fireside Sound in Joshua Tree California, Solid Gold Timepiece is a varied collection of music including stand out tracks “Moonface Raindogs”, “All the Brave Souls”, and first single “I’m on my way to a Better Place”. Shagbarn will kick things off this Friday October 24th with a live on-line listening party hosted on Volume.com.

Listening party: https://volume.com/t/Az2GoJ/

CD/Limited Vinyl available here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/shagbarn

Track list:
Moonface Raindogs
Road to Oblivion
Cruisin’ Ain’t Losin’
Out of the Woods
Go with the Hunches
All the Brave Souls
Tread Carefully
Barn Raiser
Pagan Dancing
Soft Landing
I’m on my way to a Better Place
Stride
Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’

For more information:
www.dekoentertainment.com
Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

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

10/21/2025

Guitarist Riley Jaxon Releases Track “Starseed” With YDB Of The Wu-Tang Legacy

Riley Jaxon, son of the late guitarist Bruce Cameron, has collaborated with Young Dirty Bastard. YDB is the son of Ol’Dirty Bastard, a founding member of the legendary hip-hop group ‘Wu-Tang Clan’. The two artists, who are talented in their own right, have come together to fuse a familiar sound from both parties into an epic track titled “Starseed”. The eclectic song tackles a side of modern inner-city life that has since echoed from the late 80’s and early 90’s, feeling nostalgic yet fresh for the listeners.

The song has an official video set with a release date of October 31st. With a six song EP coming in January.

For more information:
Riley Jaxon Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bmcAo9JnpWwfg4sbiShgO?si=pb6pG3E2SXmjwe8eAYj7ww
Riley Jaxon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_rileyjaxon/
Riley Jaxon Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImRileyJaxon

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

10/08/2025

Trey Gunn & David Forlano To Release New Album “Select Habits of Invertebrates” on 7d Media November 21, 2025

Trey Gunn and David Forlano mark the start of a unique collaboration carved from the high desert of New Mexico. Both artists bring a history of genre-bending musical explorations. Gunn is a long-established figure in the prog rock/improvisation scene from his years with King Crimson to his work with collaborators around the world. Forlano melds free-improvisation, electronics and live sampling into their sound. Within their performances the sounds of each player are accessed by the other to create a hyper-refractive audio experience.

"Select Habits of Invertebrates" is taken from two live recording sessions on November 22 and December 6, 2024.

Released November 21, 2025

Track list:
1. Select Habits of Invertebrates
2. Mono No Waves
3. Litigation of the Monkey
4. Simulacra
5. The Perfect Matchstick
6. Paper Thin Flavor
7. The Wind That Ended History

Credits:
Trey Gunn – Warr Guitar
David Forlano - Electronics, EWI, alto saxophone, wood flute, bells

Recorded live in Santa Fe, NM at The Nest on November 22 and December 6, 2024
Mixed by Trey Gunn at 7d Studios
Mastered by Erik Emil Eskildsen at Universets Centrum, Denmark

Artwork and design by Julia Hensley

All compositions by Trey Gunn and David Forlano
Published by Thick And Thorny Music
© 2025

Trey Gunn
A native Texan who resides in New Mexico, Gunn is known for the unusual 10-string touch guitar that he plays. From the blistering live recordings at the Royal Albert Hall in London with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp ("Damage", Virgin Records) to ten years recording and touring with King Crimson – a group many contend as the most aggressively adventurous rock band of all time – Gunn is associated with a constant stream of cutting-edge projects.

In addition to the powerful performances and recordings of his groups Tu-Ner, KTU, 3Below, The Security Project and the multi-media Quodia, Gunn has toured and/or recorded with John Paul Jones, Brian Eno, Maynard J. Keenan's "Puscifer", Vernon Reid, Azam Ali, David Hykes of the Harmonic Choir and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.

When not on the road, Gunn continues his work scoring for TV/film, runs his own media label (7d Media) and coaches musicians in the creative process.

David Forlano
David Forlano is a multi-disciplinary performance and visual artist. His commissioned sound design supported dance and theater throughout the 90's in Philadelphia. He was often found teaming with percussionist Toshi Makihara on many performances as well as their own collaborations in free improvisation. After relocating to Santa Fe in 2005 he took a 10-year break from all performance and sound work. David is currently renewing his passion for collaboration in performance and sound. He currently holds regular sessions in his studio with local musicians and performs in a variety of ensembles.

David is one of the cofounders of sandboxmusic.org, a monthly series presenting new creative music to the Santa Fe area. The series is dedicated to providing a forum for music that utilizes creative new techniques, ranging from electronic, experimental acoustic, new jazz, modern classical, and more. The series features local musicians as well as touring artists.

To pre-order:
https://7dmedia.com/trey-gunn-david-forlano-select-habits-of-invertebrates
https://treygunn.bandcamp.com/album/select-habits-of-invertebrates

For more information:
https://7dmedia.com/select-habits-of-invertebrates

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

9/04/2025

Guitarist Mike Shouse Returns With New Album "Jaded", Bringing Along Fellow Axe Slingers Tony MacAlpine, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal & Michael Angelo Batio

Stockton, NJ  – Shouse was born Michael Stephen Shouse on September 27th, 1970 in Jackson, KY. In 1992 he moved to LA and attended the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA. He has written articles and lessons for online sites such as chopsfromhell.com and guitar9.com, and has been featured in magazines like Progression, Fireworks and The Sound guitar magazines. He released “Enter the Soul” in 2001 and the song “Man” was on a compilation CD “International Anthems: Volume 1” in 2002. His second release Alone on the Sun was released in June 2010 and got rave reviews worldwide. The title track “Alone on the Sun” was featured on the new compilation cd “Gods of Indie Guitar 2011” and premiered on the Australian tv show “Guitar Gods and Masterpieces.”

Jaded is his first release in 15 years and he’s back with friends! Featuring guest solos from legends Michael Angelo Batio, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and Tony MacAlpine. Filling out the band on drums, the best of the best, from NY, Charlie Zeleny (Drumageddon, Jordan Rudess and Terry Bozzio). Playing bass, from Los Angeles, James Amelio Pulli (Metal Hall of Fame bassist for Impellitteri). Mixed and mastered by Nashville legend Billy Decker. As Shouse states, “This album is a rebirth for me in many ways,” and critics from around the world are taking notice.

With flawless production, genre-blending compositions, and virtuosic performances from every contributor, this album is both a technical marvel and a heartfelt journey. Whether you’re a metalhead, a classic rock purist, or simply a fan of world-class guitar playing, Jaded delivers something both familiar and fresh. It’s a long-awaited return that was worth every minute of the wait.” - USA, Music Review World

Through the nine instrumental compositions that mark this opus, Shouse weaves a sound fresco that is both technical and visceral.” - France’s Iggy Magazine

Listening to Jaded brought me back to an era when instrumental rock felt bigger than life, when every solo had something to prove. This album does not feel stuck in the past. It feels personal, worked over, and deeply considered. Become A Fan” - USA, Pitch Perfect

Reborn in the ashes: Mike Shouse's monumental return with Jaded….Shouse has a triumphant return with an album that challenges the limits of the instrumental and sets a new standard for the genre.” - Argentina’s Revista Sound Loop

Watch “Bucket of Bolts” here: https://youtu.be/MZq6WXb4w9g

Get your copy here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/mike-shouse

Track list:
(Prelude) Romeo and Juliet
Romeo Is Gone
A Bitter Cold
Let's Go
Smiley Faced Emoji
Bucket of Bolts
Jaded
Memoriam
Upon Looking Back

For more information:
www.dekoentertainment.com
Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

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

8/19/2025

Celebrate The 7th Annual Joey Stuckey Alive Day Music Festival Macon, GA – October 4, 2025

The 7th Annual Joey Stuckey Alive Day is set to take place Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Mill Hill Community Arts Center at 213 Clinton Street, Macon, GA 31217—doors at 5:30 PM, music from 6-9PM.

Joey Stuckey Alive Day 2025 is a free, family-friendly music festival that celebrates the day that Joey successfully beat the brain tumor that was “supposed” to take his life as a child. In 2017, Macon’s mayor and city council recognized Joey Stuckey Alive Day as an official celebration and honored it with a proclamation. Alive Day is designed to encourage folks to come together to revel in the joy of life through music and to celebrate their own personal triumphs against adversity.

This year’s festival features the music of pianist extraordinaire Tom Rule at 6PM and Macon’s official music ambassador Joey Stuckey with Charles Arnold at 7PM.  We are so excited to offer a unique culmination to our festival at 8 PM that includes three Georgia legends performing a songwriters-in-the-round style set—Caroline Aiken, Diane Durrett, and Liz Melendez.

Chances are that if you are a true music enthusiast, especially of guitar-driven Southern rock and blues, you have heard of Macon, Georgia’s official music ambassador Joey Stuckey. The blind producer and recording artist launched a new music festival in his hometown on September 29, 2017. The festival, “Joey Stuckey Alive Day,” hosted an array of talented musicians from across the state of Georgia. This free, family-friendly event was held in celebration of the anniversary of Stuckey’s surviving brain tumor surgery as a child. While the brain tumor left Stuckey blind and with other health challenges, his parents started celebrating the anniversary of the successful removal of the brain tumor as a way to turn what could have been a traumatic experience for a child into a triumphant experience!

Stuckey sees his “Alive Day” as a chance to connect with family, friends and fans and to revel in the joy of living and music. It is a day dedicated to positivity and to uplifting the community. The inaugural concert featured 8 artists, a variety of activities for families, food trucks, perfect weather and over 500 music-lovers in attendance! Mayor Robert Reichert honored Stuckey by issuing a proclamation naming September 29th “Joey Stuckey’s Alive Day in Macon/Bibb.” The second annual festival in 2018 saw around 1500 attendees.

Says Stuckey, “The outpouring of love and support is humbling. I am looking forward to this year’s festival!”

To learn more about Joey Stuckey’s Alive Day check out the Mayor’s proclamation:
Mayor’s Proclamation https://youtu.be/nJrnnbsrQa0

For more information visit: www.joeystuckey.com

Special thanks To Alive Day Sponsors:
13WMAZ
The Creek
Macon Arts Alliance
Shadow Sound Studio
Boyles Custom Guitars
The Cone Company, Inc.
Glass Onyon PR
Hopkins & Associates
Wesley Audio

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

2/26/2025

UK Guitar Legend Gordon Giltrap’s To Release New Album “Starfield” Feb 28, 2025

This product is on pre-order and will be released Feb 28th!

Despite facing challenges in the ever-changing music industry, Gordon Giltrap has remained a steadfast figure in the world of acoustic guitar music. His dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences through his music have cemented his status as a beloved and influential artist. In recent years, he has continued to perform, record, and inspire new generations of guitarists. Giltrap's enduring legacy lies not only in his technical mastery but also in his ability to convey profound emotion and storytelling through his instrument, making him a true icon of British guitar music.

The best person to tell you about Gordons new album, Starfield, is the man himself, here it is track by track

STARFIELD (VOCAL)

I shared a dream about my late wife Hilary with my friend, the poet and song writer Rhona Dickson. She was deeply moved by the story and felt compelled to write some words and a melody line over the top of her favourite Gordon Giltrap tune ‘Starfield.’ On first hearing I knew there was something deep, special and haunting about it. I had been working with the superb Welsh singer songwriter Susy Wall at the time and asked if she would like to add her lovely voice to the track. The end result is what you are hearing now!

THE DODO'S DREAM This version is the work of my friend Paul White. My contribution to the track was to play the acoustic sections, Paul did the rest, adding sonic soundscapes and his soulful blues guitar.

12 TOWERS AT DAWN This track was inspired by the work of the fantasy artist Rodney Matthews and his image ‘12 Towers At Dawn.’ The piece is one of my medieval flavoured tunes that had been around for a while. When my friend, the brilliant Italian progressive rock musician, Alessandro Corvaglia was writing material for his new album, I offered the tune as a gift to be included, he kindly responded in the affirmative and produced this stunning version, which in my opinion, took it to another level, far beyond just solo guitar!

THE FOX AT DAWN My thanks to Mark Guyatt for his keyboard arrangements, capturing the feel of a misty dawn morning, and to Mark and Jane Day for the inspiration behind the piece.

SMALL POCKETS OF JOY I thought it only fitting to include a solo guitar tune for this release. I had Pete Townshend’s ‘Substitute’ in mind as the building block for this tune. STARFIELD (INSTRUMENTAL) Composed 2019 on a budget Fender guitar. The whole thing took 20 minutes to write, but slightly longer to record!

Gordon Giltrap 2025

GORDON HAS GENEROUSLY AGREED TO DONATE ALL HIS ROYALTIES TO THE TEENAGE CANCER TRUST

TRACKLIST

Starfield (Vocal) The Dodo’s Dream 12 Towers at Dawn The Fox at Dawn Small Pockets of Joy Starfield (Instrumental)

To purchase: https://www.musicglue.com/gordon-giltrap-official-shop/products/gordon-giltrap-starfield

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

2/07/2025

Trey Gunn’s 7d Media Releases Experimental Guitarist, Composer, and Producer Andre LaFosse Releases “Entry Level: An Introduction to Andre LaFosse” Spanning More Than Twenty Years of His Career

When I dreamed up a new collection of experimental guitarists for 7d, Andre was my instant first pick.” - Trey Gunn

7D Media is proud to announce that experimental guitarist, composer, and producer Andre LaFosse is joining our musical family with “Entry Level: An Introduction to Andre LaFosse.” Spanning more than twenty years of his career, this 14 track album brings together remastered classics, remixed favorites, and even offers a sneak peek into the future with an exclusive new track.

Throughout the collection, LaFosse’s distinctive “turntablist guitar” technique takes center stage, showcasing his skill in looping, multitracking, and creative sound manipulation. The title track, “Entry Level,” debuts as an electrifying preview of his upcoming album, “Then Again,” scheduled for release later this year on Trey Gunn's experimental music label, 7D Media.

Highlights include the energetic “Hard Sci-Fi” (2012), the genre-defying “Interference” (2003), and a re-amped version of “Balancing Act” (2012), along with updated renditions of “Disambiguation,” “IMNSHO,” and “Seismic.”

This compilation serves as the perfect starting point for new listeners while also offering longtime fans a rich archive of LaFosse’s evolving artistry - from early experiments like “Signify” (1999) to more recent explorations such as “Each Planet a Complete Society” (2022). Aligning seamlessly with 7D Media’s mission to spotlight groundbreaking artists, “Entry Level” stands as a testament to LaFosse’s enduring creativity and his significant contributions to the experimental guitar music landscape.

I first encountered Andre’s musical vision through his release ‘Normalized’ and within two bars I was floored. Finally! Someone had taken guitar-looping into wild new territory. While everyone else was crafting these big, swirling, watery pieces à la Robert Fripp (I'd been wrestling with that myself), Andre completely threw out the rulebook.

His ‘Normalized’ sound was seriously funky stuff – think more Carlos Alomar (Bowie), Adrian Belew, and Fela Kuti's guitar players. More James Brown swagger than Brian Eno dreamscape.

And his looping technique? Totally ‘wrong’ by convention, and brilliantly so! He was corrupting those guitar loops like a mad scientist: chopping them up, stretching them out, breaking them into tiny blips before expanding them back again. No more of those long, drippy sustaining guitar layers – this was musical fragmentation and reassembly, all while keeping the groove alive.

When I dreamed up a new collection of experimental guitarists for 7d, Andre was my instant first pick. Could we get him involved? Would he make new recordings for us? Yes and yes! Even better – we got his whole back catalog, including (Yes!) ‘Normalized.’” - Trey Gunn

Andre’s Music Available at: https://7dmedia.com/entry-level
Visit Andre Online at: https://andrelafosse.com/

For more information: https://7dmedia.com

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

1/07/2025

NorCal Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter PIET DALMOLEN Proudly Unveils His Long-Awaited Debut Solo LP TIME STANDS STILL

Arcata, CA – From the coastal cliffs of Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, guitarist/singer/songwriter PIET DALMOLEN proudly unveils TIME STANDS STILL, his long-awaited debut solo LP releasing January 17, 2025. Boasting eight eclectic compositions, this talisman resonates through an ambitious amalgam of sublime psychedelic rock, soulful jazzy blues, and indie-Americana. Bobbing and weaving amidst the foundational chemistry of bass, drums, and various keyboards, Piet’s superb guitar and understated vocals coalesce to create a dense, potent vessel of joy and vulnerability.

A veteran studio engineer and session guitarist for two decades, Dalmolen toured nationally in the mid-aughts with jam upstarts Nucleus, and subsequently gigged with numerous Northern California bands. These days he’s in DIY-mode across multiple roles for this intensely personal passion project. Ably assisted by Matt Engel on keyboards, Tommy Fitzmaurice on drums, and Ian Taylor on bass, TIME STANDS STILL was tracked across several sessions in 2023 at Odyssey Studios, a rustic barn situated on a prairie overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Here Piet Dalmolen was able to keep his focus solely on creativity and bandleading, and once the basic tracks were laid down, he overdubbed additional guitar and vocals at his own Universal Balance Studios in Arcata, CA, throughout 2024.

Taking in stride some big personal life changes after the disruption of the pandemic, and as an enthusiastic new surfer, PIET DALMOLEN took a much-needed vacation to Maui in the summer of 2023. It was an influential trip for Piet that resulted in most of the music heard on TIME STANDS STILL. This intentional collection reveals a reluctant poet reawakened, mining inspiration from life’s trials and tribulations, and discovering knowledge of self amid the glorious environs of sacred Hawaiian Islands. Piet was staying in Lahaina when the dry hurricane winds swept the now infamous fires down from the mountain into town, and he fled on foot with guitar on his back, eventually hitchhiking to the airport.

PIET DALMOLEN had spent the previous 15 years gigging with other bands and playing covers, and while grateful to be playing regularly, it was a long dry spell from creating his own music. Feeling inspired to dive back in and with a wealth of new material, he picked his local dream team of musicians and watched it all fall into place. “I love my band for their talent, aesthetic, and easy-going personalities,” says Piet. “The older I get the more I appreciate having the right people that I can rely on and have fun with, and thankfully they believe in my musical vision.”

TIME STANDS STILL was written, produced, mixed, and mastered all by PIET DALMOLEN. On this solo opening salvo, PIET DALMOLEN monologues abstract musings, illustrated with ruminations on love, loss, fatherhood, mortality, and new beginnings. Sturdy songcraft couched in a bare-bones analog aesthetic, the gritty grooves get drizzled with earthy textures and tasty guitar tones, whispering sweet melodies that make the eyes well up and chest weigh heavy. Music manifested in the wake of seismic change, waves of grief and personal evolution, TIME STANDS STILL traverses a wide swath of emotional and sonic topography: Floydian dreamscapes, prog-scented improv, sizzling surf-rock, while touching a plethora of points between.

The track “Being” serves as a lyrical centerpiece. Piet wrote the first chorus on his hotel balcony anticipating the arrival of the Maui storm, and the second chorus on the plane ride home. “The pretty guitar coda is something that just came out of me the morning of the fires,” says Piet, “before we had any idea what was to come. And the wave sounds are my own field recording from the trip, not stock. It feels poetic to have them timelessly etched into a record that means so much to me.”

There will be a TIME STANDS STILL record release event featuring the full band at the Arcata Playhouse on January 18, followed by Bay Area shows at Mac’s 19 Broadway in Fairfax on February 15, and at The Back Room in Berkeley on February 16.

TIME STANDS STILL is available January 17, 2025. Visit the PIET DALMOLEN website for more information: www.pietdalmolen.com

To order or stream TIME STANDS STILL on digital services please visit: https://lnk.to/PDTimeStandsStill

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11/20/2024

French-Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Marcelo Paganini To Release Two Singles Digitally on November 20, 2024

If not now, then when? Just before celebrating his 60th anniversary, French-Brazilian guitar player, composer, producer and film-maker Marcelo Paganini will digitally release two singles on the 20th of November 2024.

The first single Marcelo Paganini will release is his short orchestral overture “Poder Paralelo”. It is just 49 bars. It lasts only about one minute. Perfect for the short attention span audience of the current times. It is the first movement of his first symphony “Belo Horizonte” that he wrote 20 years ago, when his friend Andre Dequech told him about a composition contest. Award nominee sound engineer John Chapman did the audio mixing in Hollywood, California, USA. Marcelo Paganini conducted by himself the Budapest Scoring Orchestra in Budapest, Hungary on October the 23rd for the recording. 3 cameras captured the performance and the video will also be released on the 20th of November. There will also be an “making of” short film documentary produced and directed by Marcelo Paganini that will be released next year on the film festival circuit.

Marcelo Paganini is still stepping on the clouds after coming back from Budapest: “I have never written for orchestra before, and I started with the most difficult part, the “tutti” when all the instruments play at once. I hired the great orchestrator Thomas Goss to mentor me in the process of making sure everything was correct and would sound right. Because it is easy to write something that sounds good on the computer but doesn’t translate well with a real orchestra. But Thomas Goss said he had very little to do, that it was great scoring. What he mostly did was transcribe my work and prepare all the scores for the session. With just one half an hour to record, I had to plan every detail in advance. Everybody at Budapest Scoring Orchestra is wonderful and very professional, they made the whole experience very smooth. Since I wrote the overture and knew it by heart, I could conduct without a score. This gave me the advantage to have my whole brain, both arms and eyes on the orchestra all the time.”

“To conduct is to ‘play’ the orchestra, the ultimate instrument,” explained Marcelo Paganini. “The orchestra became me, and I became the orchestra. The way all my body communicated my musical intentions to the 67 musicians was the most intense feeling I had in my life. I have never done that before. I was dreaming about doing it since I was a child and the first time I saw and heard an orchestra. I had never conducted an orchestra before, I was moved to tears when the orchestra applauded me at the end. I was not expecting that at all. Just look at the smile on the musician’s face, that is priceless. Forever in my heart. I hope Eumir Deodato will be proud of me. Now I am doing everything I can to go back to Budapest as soon as possible to record the rest of my symphony. There are two more movements, ‘Central Parque Municipal’ and ‘Nao sei contar’. 11 more minutes and 2 hours recording time with the orchestra. People can help me make my dream come true by buying my music on Bandcamp and paying as much as they want for the digital file. There is no limit. I am also looking forward to performing it live with orchestras around the world. A one-minute overture is easier to find a spot in a program than the whole 12 minutes symphony. If you direct an orchestra of any level and want a short one-minute powerful modern piece to perform live look no further. Just get in touch on Bandcamp”.


Marcelo Paganini Band (1998)

The second single to be released is the blues jazz bossa nova song “Sentir” (Marcelo Paganini) recorded live by the Marcelo Paganini Band featuring the Brazilian singer Catia Werneck at Divan du Monde in Paris, France on November the 27th 1998. Marcelo Paganini finally found the tapes in a box in his attic, decades later, after moving around way too many times. The band is: Marcelo Paganini on guitar, arrangements. Catia Werneck as a guest singer. Laurent de Oliveira on keys. Ze Luis Nascimento on percussion. Marc Madore on bass. Luiz Augusto Cavani on drums. Nicolas Gueret on tenor sax. Philippe Henry on trombone. And Christophe Dutray (RIP), who left us too soon a couple of years ago, on trumpet. Sound engineer Daniel Boivin did the audio mixing. There is a whole live album to be released in the future from that magical concert. Stay tuned.

For more information:

YouTube “Poder Paralelo” Orchestral Overture video link: https://youtu.be/5gsm2et1cr4

Bandcamp page for “Poder Paralelo” Orchestral Overture: https://marcelopaganini.bandcamp.com/track/poder-paralelo

Bandcamp page for “Sentir” blues jazz bossa nova song: https://marcelopaganini.bandcamp.com/track/sentir

Marcelo Paganini Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100043967236194

Marcelo Paganini Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/marcelopaganini.ic/

Marcelo Paganini YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcelloPaganini

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

11/04/2024

Guitar Legend Bill Nelson’s Unreleased Guitar Instrumental Album “Studio Cadet” Available For Pre-order

Available December 6, 2024!

Guitar legend Bill Nelson’s “Studio Cadet” is an album of guitar instrumentals issued on the Sonoluxe label in a limited-edition CD and simultaneous digital download.

Studio Cadet” is one of several previously unreleased albums tucked away in my archives. Recorded in 2015, it contains 14 guitar-based instrumental tracks. The atmosphere is relaxed and sometimes dreamy. A gleaming guitar melodic soundscape. - Bill Nelson - 2024

Burning Shed are now taking pre-orders for Bill Nelson's “Studio Cadet.” The release date is due to be December 6th, which is ideal timing for a Christmas present to (or from) your loved ones!

CD in a triple-fold digi-sleeve with a four-page booklet insert.

Track list:
01) A Splendid View
02) Phantom Island
03) Crystal Springs
04) Barely There
05) The Ecstatic Transfiguration Of The Great Northern Twang Magus
06) An Interval
07) Dance Of The Anti-Gravity Enthusiasts
08) Deep Sky
09) Space Age Dreamer
10) Slow Smoulder
11) Sunglasses After Dark
12) My Giddy Levitation
13) I Saw You In A Sailplane
14) Night Boats Pass Beneath The Stars

Studio Cadet” pre-order from Burning Shed: https://burningshed.com/store/billnelson/bill-nelson_studio-cadet_cd

For further information and to hear audio samples visit the album's page in the Discography at Dreamsville:
https://www.billnelson.com/studio-cadet?utm_campaign=f290e473-89db-47cb-9ef8-56d8c8332afe&utm_source=so&utm_medium=lp

Secure your copy by pre-ordering from Burning Shed.

Also available:

Powertron”:
https://www.billnelson.com/powertron
https://burningshed.com/store/billnelson/bill-nelson_powertron_cd

Starlight Stories”:
https://www.billnelson.com/starlight-stories
https://burningshed.com/store/billnelson/bill-nelson_starlight-stories_cd

All The Fun Of The Fair”:
https://www.billnelson.com/fun-of-the-fair
https://burningshed.com/store/billnelson/bill-nelson_all-the-fun-of-the-fair_cd

Available as both physical CD (from Burning Shed) or as a digital download (from Bandcamp).

For more information: www.billnelson.com

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

9/24/2024

Rick Derringer Produced Colour Radio Guitarist Jim Eannelli To Release New Solo Album “Just Deserts”

Album due out in both digital and physical formats September 27, 2024

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Radio record, played guitar, performed and recorded with both former BoDean Sam Llanas and the Shivvers, the ‘80s power-pop band that finally gained international recognition in recent years. He is a legendary supporting player in his hometown, Milwaukee, and he steps onto center stage for his first album, “Just Deserts.”

Dipping into a trove of original songs written over the years, Eannelli’s “Just Deserts” encapsulates his experiences in life as well as music. The songs are deeply rooted in his years as a member of diverse bands. Just Deserts opens with a ferocious depiction of war’s casualties, “29 Women,” delivered by a rockabilly rhythm with punk attitude and a knife-slashing guitar solo. Eannelli segues easily into “Where I’ve Been,” a ballad of heartbreak and loss. His musical sources are wide, from the sullen blues of “Train from Chicago” to the Beatlesque pop of “Waitin’” and the soaring Americana rock of “Christine.” As a producer, Eannelli reaches for the soul of each song, catching the bright spark of their creation. And as a lyricist, he records the tragedy, confusion and despair of rootless lives, as well as moments of epiphany and spiritual yearning.

“Just Deserts” will be released on Happy Growl Records September 27 via web streaming and download services. CD’s will be for sale at local record shops and through Ebay.com

For more information please visit: facebook.com/JimEannelli

Contact: Gary Tanin, Daystorm Music, PH: 414-321-9956(US), GaryTanin@gmail.com

For press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158 (US), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

6/20/2024

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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5/31/2024

Austrian Guitar Virtuoso Gerald Gradwohl Releases New Video From Latest Album “… Or What?”

Austrian jazz/fusion guitarist Gerald Gradwohl released his critically acclaimed new album “… Or What?” on May 3, 2024. In support of his new album, Gerald has released a new promotional video.

Says Gerald, “This is a compilation of the complete album '...Or What?' which features Adam Nitti, Kirk Covington, Bill Evans, Gergo Borlai, Stephan Maass. They were and still are a creative inspiration in my musical life and I am grateful to have these monster musicians on my record!”

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX2mnlxYM30

Adam Nitti, Kirk Covington, Bill Evans, Gergo Borlai and Stephan Maass. What sounds like a “Who's Who” in the present jazz-rock/fusion scene, is actually the lineup for electric guitarist Gerald Gradwohl's new album “…Or What?”

A Jazz, Rock and Funk gumbo combined to make an energetic, and exciting project, that not only showcases the amazing instrumental capabilities of these musicians, but also features the exceptional musicality, and the extraordinary chemistry that this band creates together.

Gerald has worked with Kirk Covington since 2002, when they recorded the album “ABQ” with Bob Berg, and Gary Willis, the album making big waves in the fusion scene. The idea to make a mutual album with Adam and Kirk was given birth during the tour in 2014 and could now finally be realized this year.

Modern recording techniques have made it possible to capture these exceptional musicians together on this album. The sessions and what was captured cannot be described in words here……you'll need to hear the recording. It's stunning.

Working at the highest level of quality, jazz meets rock!”

Featuring:
Gerald Gradwohl - guitar
Adam Nitti - bass
Kirk Covington - drums, vocals also featuring:
Bill Evans - sax
Gergo Borlai - drums
Stephan Maass - perc.

Track list:
1 Paradoxon
2 Cheap Chunk
3 Color Of Magic
4 Unterwurzacher
5 What Are We Gonna Do Tomorrow
6 Still There
7 The Course
8 Gerephitti

Release date May 3, 2024

To purchase:
www.gradwohl.at
www.hoanzl.at
www.bandcamp.com

For more information: www.gradwohl.at

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

4/08/2024

Be-Bop Deluxe Legend Bill Nelson’s Unreleased Album “Powertron” Available May 3, 2024!

Recorded in 2016, “Powertron” has languished in the Bill Nelson archives for eight years.

A potent collection of twelve pieces that highlight Nelson’s prowess and invention as a guitarist.

Its genesis came whilst recording tracks for ‘The Jewel’ album. Amongst these was a track titled ‘Drive Shaft’ which I considered too brash for ‘The Jewel’, but too good to abandon. I decided to create a suitable album to house ‘Drive Shaft’ and ‘Powertron’ was the result. It’s an album of left-field rock songs, mainly vocal but layered with loud and edgy guitars. It will appeal to those who enjoy the wilder side of my work.” - Bill Nelson

Track list:
01) Fascinating Noise
02) A River On The Edge Of Time
03) Dreams And Smoke (Flow With The River)
04) The Moon Came In My Window
05) Where's The Wonder?
06) Loose Chippings
07) When I Don't Feel Blue
08) Moments In The Day
09) Fair Winds And Steam Machines
10) Sailing My Boat
11) Laughing Sailors, Raging Seas
12) Drive Shaft

To pre-order CD in jewel case: https://burningshed.com/store/billnelson/bill-nelson_powertron_cd

Also available:
Starlight Stories”: https://burningshed.com/store/billnelson/bill-nelson_starlight-stories_cd
All The Fun Of The Fair”: https://www.billnelson.com/fun-of-the-fair

Available as both physical CD (from Burning Shed) or as a digital download (from Bandcamp).

For more information: https://www.billnelson.com/

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158 (US), glassonyonpr@gmail.com