Heart releases "Dreamboat Annie Live"

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HEART’S LIVE CONCERT PERFORMANCE OF FAMED ALBUM DREAMBOAT ANNIE SET FOR RELEASE ON DVD AND CD

HEART

DREAMBOAT ANNIE LIVE

DVD & CD

In Stores October 23rd

RELEASE MARKS LAUNCH OF SHOUT! FACTORY’S

“LEGENDARY ALBUMS LIVE™” SERIES

Los Angeles, CA – On April 17, 2007, the iconic rock group Heart took the stage at The Orpheum Theatre in front of a live audience to perform their spectacular debut album Dreamboat Annie in its entirety for the first time, for a DIRECTV special. The performance aired Mother’s Day 2007, and will be re-aired in conjunction with Shout! Factory’s release of a live DVD and CD of that concert in October 2007.

Dreamboat Annie is the first release in Shout! Factory’s new DVD/CD series “Legendary Albums Live™,” which will feature unforgettable bands performing their quintessential albums live, in sequence, and in their entirety. The artists will also perform songs by the musicians they were listening to at the time for inspiration, and give exclusive interviews. “Legendary Albums Live™” is a partnership between Shout! Factory and DIRECTV, and the recordings are produced by Shout! Factory-owned Blaze TV. DIRECTV will air these memorable performances, and they will subsequently be made available for purchase on DVD and CD through Shout! Factory.

Dreamboat Annie, released in 1976, was the foundation of Heart’s legacy and went on to sell over 3 million copies. Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, the creative spark behind Heart, wrote all of the songs on the album, including the hits “Crazy on You” and “Magic Man.” As part of the “Legendary Albums Live™” program, fans of the band will also be treated to rousing renditions of songs by The Who and Led Zeppelin, and an interview with the band in which they will put the album in historical context.

The Wilson sisters have continued making great albums and thrilling live audiences in the 31 years since Dreamboat Annie’s release. Lead singer, Ann Wilson, recently released her first-ever solo album, Hope & Glory, on Zoe/Rounder Records, on September 11.

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture – The Stuff You Grew Up On But Never Outgrew. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts Grammy^®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists and lovingly assembled album reissues. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. For more on Shout! Factory, visit www.shoutfactory.com.

Heart Dreamboat Annie Live CD & DVD Track Listing

1. Magic Man
2. Dreamboat Annie (Fantasy Child)
3. Crazy on You
4. Soul of the Sea
5. Dreamboat Annie
6. White Lightning and Wine
7. (Love Me Like Music) I’ll Be Your Song
8. Sing Child
9. How Deep It Goes
10. Dreamboat Annie (Reprise)

Encores

11. Mistral Wind (Originally from the Heart album Dog and Butterfly)
12. Goodbye Blue Sky (Originally by Pink Floyd)
13. Black Dog (Originally by Led Zeppelin)
14. Misty Mountain Hop (Originally by Led Zeppelin)
15. Love, Reign O’er Me (Originally by The Who)

* CD & DVD Track Listing are the same

DVD Extras

Heart Mongers Speak!

Photo Gallery

Heart Dreamboat Annie Live

Distributed by Sony BMG

Release Date: October 23, 2007

CD Selection Number: 826663-10644

CD Price: $15.98

DVD Selection Number: 826663-10605

DVD Price: $19.98

For more information contact:

Chip Schutzman

Miles High Productions – chip@mileshighproductions.com or 323-806-0400

Deana Carter's "The Chain"

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DEANA CARTER RELEASES THE CHAIN ON OCTOBER 9^TH

NEW STUDIO RECORDING FEATURES GUEST PERFORMERS

INCLUDING KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, WILLIE NELSON,

DOLLY PARTON AND SHOOTER JENNINGS

Santa Monica, CA – Award-winning singer/songwriter/performer Deana Carter unveils The Chain, her fifth studio record October 9^th on Vanguard Records.

Each of the 12 songs on The Chain has a special importance to Deana, who personally chose material that had a great impact on her early life. She took the same care in recruiting collaborators for the project, assembling a group of musicians who influenced her as an artist -- none more greatly than her father, legendary session player Fred Carter, Jr, who performs throughout the album. “Ever since I knew that music was going to be my life’s path, I’ve wanted to pay tribute to my dad and to the artists who were so good to me and my family. The camaraderie between them, and the way they took our family and made it part of their families, was so unique that I wanted to recapture it for a little while,” states Deana.

The Chain features duets with Deana and some of country music’s royalty: Kris Kristofferson (Help Me Make It Through The Night), Dolly Parton (Love Is Like A Butterfly), Jessi Colter (I’m Not Lisa), Willie Nelson (On The Road Again), George Jones (He Thinks I Still Care) and John Anderson (Swingin’). The CD also includes two of music’s rising stars, Shooter Jennings on “Good Hearted Woman”, the song made famous by his father, the great Waylon Jennings, and Harper Simon on “The Boxer,” a nod to his dad, Paul Simon who plays guitar on this track. The Chain also features stunning solo recordings of Deana performing such classics as “Lay Lady Lay”, “The Weight”, “Crying” and “Old Man”.

Produced and arranged by Deana Carter, The Chain is a musical feast and celebration of one’s past and influences.

A multi-platinum recording artist, Deana Carter burst into the music scene with the blockbuster album Did I Shave My Legs for This? (1996) that produced four No. 1 hit singles. Her additional releases included Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, Father Christmas, I’m Just A Girl, Greatest Hits and The Story Of My Life. She has performed on countless television shows and network specials and yielded a Golden Globe and Grammy nomination for the song Once Upon A December from the animated film Anastasia.

Deana is based in Los Angeles where she resides with her son, Gray Hayes. She is a spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation.

For further information on Deana Carter contact: Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions: chip@mileshighproductions.com or 323-806-0400.

Sakai Releases "Dream Big" CD/On Tour with Pat Monohan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FAMILY TREE RECORDS AND THE ROB NONIES LABEL GROUP
PARTNER WITH KOCH DISTRIBUTION FOR
THE RELEASE OF SAKAI’S DEBUT CD “DREAM BIG”

Sakai’s “Dream Big” Which Aims to ‘Touch Hearts and Lives Through Music’ Will Be Distributed Nationally & Provide the Bay Area Native With a More Expansive Platform

Los Angeles, California― Family Tree Records has joined forces with The Rob Nonies Label Group and Koch Distribution on the release of Sakai’s DREAM BIG. “I Like,” the first single from DREAM BIG is graced with the guitar-playing wizardry of Dwayne Wiggins of Tony! Tone! Toni!. “I Like,” debuted at the #8 position on Billboard’s “Hot R&B & Hip Hop Singles Sales” chart.

DREAM BIG is an 18-track collection of songs, most of which were co-written by Sakai and Family Tree Records’ CEO and President, Kevin “Darkside” Smith, which crosses a variety of genres. Traditional R&B, urban-infused hip hop, salsa, jazz and straight up soul are all represented. Billboard Magazine recently quoted: “Dream Big is reminiscent of the tone set by such soulful chanteuses as Phyllis Hyman and Angela Bofill.”

“If there’s one overwhelming, cohesive theme which weaves throughout the richly textured, aural tapestry of this 18-track set it’s an odyssey through the emotional landscape of the heart,” says Darkside. “At the same time, it is also a soulful ‘Call-To-Arms’ with its message of peace, love, self-affirmation and self-empowerment.”

This focus is clearly evident on the standout tracks “Friendship To Love,” (co-written by Sakai, Darkside and the esteemed Narada Michael Walden), a ballad which charts the progression of a relationship from the friendship stage to a full-blown love affair and all the questions raised in such a transition (the chorus asks: “When did our friendship turn to love?/I need to know/Tell me/Where did we let our hearts go?”); the inspiring and life-affirming “Leap of Faith,” which is about following your heart, spreading your wings, and calling upon the strength of one’s spirit to overcome any obstacle; and “A Place Between” a sensual ballad overlaid with the patina of a Spanish guitar which explores the metaphorical “space” between lust and love, the sadness and the warmth of a smile, the space between “your heart and mine.” Finally, this emotionally engaging set closes with the anthemic ”Dream Big,” which encourages listeners to reach for the stars and give yourself over to your greatest hopes and biggest dreams, and despite what it might look like, Sakai promises us that it’s “Gonna Be Fine” because faith will see you through and it’s time to take control of your destiny.

Darkside formed Family Tree Productions with three friends shortly after his tenure at the University of California at Berkeley in 1990. Darkside’s goal was to explore his talents as a producer and songwriter. A few years later he launched the label, Family Tree Records. Over time, he was introduced to noted producer/composer Narada Michael Walden who suggested Darkside meet with Sakai. The Oakland-based singer was already making a name for herself as a sought after studio session vocalist. Since their meeting Sakai has become electrifying onstage, performing at Yoshi’s, one of the Bay areas best known incubators of emerging neo-soul talent, and a precious and fortunate few already knew of her through her debut album It Ain’t No Miracle which was independently-released in 2001.

Sakai’s vocal skills and range have been duly noted by such industry luminaries as Celine Dion on whose hit single “A New Day” Sakai’s is the first voice you hear. She has also worked with a stellar crew of industry notables such as Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan, Oleta Adams, Steve Winwood and Michael Bolton, among others.

With DREAM BIG Sakai encourages us all to approach life and love with strength, faith and courage all the while staying true to oneself.

Sakai is now on tour with Pat Monohan of Train.

Upcoming Shows ( view all )

Oct 10 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Grand Sierra Resort Reno, Nevada Oct 12 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Crystal Ballroom Portland, Oregon Oct 13 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ The Show Box Seattle, Washington Oct 14 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Big Easy Boise, Idaho Oct 15 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ The Depot Salt Lake City, Utah Oct 16 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Ogden Denver, Colorado Oct 18 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Voodoo at Harrah’s Kansas City, Missouri Oct 19 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana Oct 20 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ House of Blues Cleveland, Ohio Oct 22 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Oct 23 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ The Pabst Milwaukee, Wisconsin Oct 26 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ House of Blues Chicago, Illinois Oct 27 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Royal Oak Detroit, Michigan Oct 28 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Madison Theatre Cincinati, Ohio Oct 30 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Fillmore @ TLA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nov 1 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Webster Hall New York, New York Nov 2 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Paradise Boston, Massachusetts Nov 3 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan on The Early Show on CBS New York, New York Nov 3 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ State Theatre Falls Church, Virginia Nov 4 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ The Norva Norfolk, Virginia Nov 6 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina Nov 7 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Amos’ Southend Charlotte, North Carolina Nov 8 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia Nov 9 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ City Hall Nashville, Tennessee Nov 12 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Culture Room Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Nov 13 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Jannus Landing St. Pete, Florida Nov 14 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Hard Rock Live Orlando, Florida Nov 16 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ La Zona Austin, Texas Nov 17 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ Meridian Houston, Texas Nov 18 2007 8:00P With Pat Monahan @ House of Blues Dallas, Texas

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Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
323-806-0400
Chip@mileshighproductions.com

Ann Wilson's new release "Hope & Glory"

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Ann Wilson Shares An Essential Message For Our Times With Hope & Glory

Los Angeles, CA-At a time when America was beginning the lengthy healing process that followed the Viet Nam War and rock bands like Aerosmith, The Eagles and The Steve Miller Band were dominating FM radio airwaves, Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson emerged at the center of one of the first critically recognized female fronted rock-n-roll bands. With Heart the Wilson sisters redefined what it meant to be a woman in the male dominated world of rock and helped to pave the way for future female artists, and along the way they made some invaluable contributions to the rich lexicon of rock-n-roll music.

Today America is turning another dark corner in its notable history and Ann Wilson has chosen September 11, 2007 to offer a glimmer of light in these perplexing times. With her first solo effort Hope & Glory on Zoë/Rounder Records, Ann revisits the rock-n-roll classics that inspired her to embark on her distinguished career in the recording industry. She puts her signature on some of the music she has enjoyed over the ensuing years and introduces the new song “Little Problems, Little Lies.” Collaborator/producer Ben Mink insisted that Ann pushed herself as an artist and as a singer so that this collection of songs would be a relevant and personal expression for our times.

All of the songs for Hope & Glory were lovingly selected by Ann for their collective message that the world can’t be healed by fighting or by turning our eyes away from the truth. Featured are seminal rock-n-roll classics such as Pink Floyd’s “Good Bye Blue Skies,” Led Zeppelin’s “The Immigrant Song,” Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” as well as songs by The Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Youngbloods, Lucinda Williams and Neil Young. Joining Ann on the recording is a list of artists that includes Elton John, K. D. Lang, Alison Krauss, Rufus Wainwright and Ann’s sister Nancy Wilson.

Change is in the air. The world of amity and love that were celebrated in song all those years ago is still within our reach, but we now find ourselves lost in a furious desert. Ann Wilson has discovered elemental wisdom in the music that has shaped her life, and Hope & Glory is her valiant effort to illuminate the path on our continuing journey.

For more on Ann Wilson check out: www.myspace.com/officialannwilson, or Heart’s website at: http://www.heart-music.com/.