CONSCIOUS SINGER-SONGWRITER IDALEE RELEASES DEBUT EP "STARTING NOW" MARCH 4TH

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BONUS SINGLE “HEAL” & ACCOMPANYING IN-PRISON MUSIC VIDEO OUT FEBRUARY 12th

(Los Angeles, CA) Topher Hall aka Idalee marks a new beginning in the search for redemption and second chances. After overcoming a near death experience, the singer-songwriter changed his ways to leave the darkness behind and start over with a music project unlike any other.

After visiting Muskegon Correctional Facility in Michigan, Idalee was deeply moved by what he saw. This trip inspired the lead single “Heal,” a raw, personal ode about redemption.

Teaming up with Prison Fellowship, Idalee was granted exclusive access to a Texas prison to record the collaborative music video for “Heal” with a prisoner band for an insider’s look into each of the prisoner’s emotional testimonials and deep connection they had with the song.

Idalee takes influence from Nirvana, Elvis Costello, Weezer, Imagine Dragons, and Beck. The debut EP was produced by Will Brierre (The Killers’ Grammy-nominated Hot Fuss, Imagine Dragons’ Nightvisions,) and mixed by Ethan Kauffman (Ryan Cabrera).

Starting Now is a folk-pop personal project about rediscovering greater purpose and soul-searching that embodies the talented singer-songwriter and will captivate listeners.
Starting Now will be available for presale February 19^th.

Follow Idalee:
http://idalee.com
https://www.facebook.com/idaleemusic
https://twitter.com/idaleemusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z-jLIWT0qmYhBG8JcSgQw/feed
https://www.instagram.com/idaleemusic/

Jazz Collective Sasha’s Bloc Release New Single ‘Breakfast’ Featuring Grammy Nominated Vocalist Jane Monheit February 1, 2016

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“Breakfast” marks 2^nd single from Sasha’s Bloc’s latest CD release, “Heart On Fire”
 

(Los Angeles, CA) JAN 27, 2016 - - With the critically acclaimed release of their second album, Heart On Fire, Los Angeles based jazz collective Sasha’s Bloc are back with their signature Big Jazz Band sound and cabaret with a brand new single titled ‘Breakfast’ featuring Grammy nominated artist and acclaimed jazz vocalist Jane Monheit.

“The vocal smile of the incomparable Monheit brings a silken elegance to the eclectic musical jambalaya as she sashays through a mouthwatering description of a fanciful morning paradise.” -AXS

Written with the traditional New Orleans big band sound, Gershman describes ‘Breakfast’ as his favorite song off Heart on Fire. “Life is beautiful and joyful. We just refuse to see it and enjoy every moment of living. Start with breakfast…that’s the idea!”


An intriguing ensemble founded in 2012, Sasha’s Bloc is an amalgam of varied artists, nationalities and experiences, all fueled by bassist and songwriter Alex Gershman to deliver a sound that is consistently big, boisterous, full of spirit and rich in everything that makes jazz linger as an American phenomenon. The collective have played multiple sold out concerts at key jazz clubs in Los Angeles, including Catalina Bar and Grill, Vibrato and Vitello’s.


Visit: http://sashasbloc.com

Soul Music Great Charles Wright Drops Black History Month Bombshell “Up from Where We’ve Come” – A Historical Autobiography Detailing the Racism and Hardship the Wright Family Faced as Sharecroppers Near Clarksdale, Mississippi Circa The ‘40s and early '50s

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(Los Angeles, CA—January 21, 2015) Among the most profound new literary entries to be released this February in Black History Month is a bitter true to life tome from culturally conscious Rhythm & Blues legend Charles Wright, the singer/songwriter/guitarist best known for singing and composing '70s Soul smash “Express Yourself” still heard daily on radio, in movies and dozens of television commercials.

The multi-talented messenger has taken up his pen to complete the first in a planned series of autobiographies that details his painful early life stories as a southern Black man that miraculously brought himself from poverty to prosperity. The inaugural installment, “Up From Where We’ve Come,” is an up-close and intimate telling of the Wright family’s back-breaking struggles as sharecroppers near Clarksdale, Mississippi through the '40s and early '50s. Written in the raw dialects of how Blacks and Whites communicated during that era, it’s a riveting insider’s glimpse into the realities of the times.

“Do we truly know the full extent of our history,” Charles challenges? “I’m willing to bet that most of us do not have the slightest idea. ‘Up From Where We’ve Come’ is the history of me as a child growing up in the cotton fields of Mississippi at a time few, except people such as myself, remember. It’s an intimate slice of America’s history.


Remember — a pie is not complete until every slice is accounted for. ‘Up From Where We’ve Come’ is an important piece of history which every true American should seek to experience…especially those who are seeking the truth.”

Through his hindsight insights as an older/wiser man, Charles Wright imparts knowledge, culture and context in each of the tome’s 56 chapters. Along with the struggle there is the warmth of family and a love story that blossoms against all odds. ‘Up From Where We’ve Come’ emerges as a triumphant and highly unique literary statement from a man whose music has touched several generations.
“People who’ve read my book always say, ‘I simply could not put it down,’ proclaims Wright, “and for this, I am so very thankful”.

UP FROM WHERE WE’VE COME AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN BOOKSTORES ON FEBRUARY 1^ST


KEEP UP WITH CHARLES BY VISITING:
Website: expressyourself.net
Facebook: facebook.com/charlesandshaloawright
Twitter: twitter.com/Charles__Wright
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/charles-wright-66762533
Youtube: youtube.com/charleswrightz1
Reverbnation: reverbnation.com/Charlesexpressyourselfwright

LEGENDARY SINGER-SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER BUNNY SIGLER RELEASES NEW SINGLE TO RADIO “LAVADA” OUT January 25, 2016

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“Lavada” marks the 3^rd single from Bunny’s critically acclaimed CD, “Bundino”


(Los Angeles, CA) Four-time Grammy winning producer-singer-songwriter Bunny Sigler releases his third single “Lavada” from his critically acclaimed 2015 album Bundino January 25, 2016 with a YouTube premiere of January 26, 2016. The prolific songwriter who produced the “Philly Sound” engages his audience once again with this touching love song that brings to mind the influential R&B sound of the 90’s.

Sigler’s vocals soar on this soulful track written by Sigler and previous collaborator Phil Hurt. “Lavada,” as Bunny describes, is a “love song that expresses the feelings of a man who is reminded of his one true love everywhere he goes”. Sigler’s endearing lyrics and laid back approach flow with such ease in the middle on “Lavada’s” memorable chorus.

This captivating song recalls the deepest form of love – the infatuation one feels with the love of their life. Clocking in at almost five minutes, the song’s highlights include the slow build up at the four-minute mark and the layers of vocal harmonies.

Complete with soulful ballads, nostalgic and funky songs, and finally honing in on a contemporary sound, Bunny Sigler’s latest album Bundino delivers 14 brilliant R&B tracks. Released in May 2015, the album features Sigler’s signature croons and songwriting while paying homage to 50 year career in the music industry. Sigler also has a wide variety of videos available on his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBunnySigler/.


“…Sigler has no problem with shaking things up, and he demonstrates his comfort with envelope pushing through Bundino.” –Soul Tracks


Follow Bunny Sigler:
Website: https://www.bunzmusicandrecords.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BunnySigler
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bunnysigler
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBunnySigler/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+BunnySiglerMusic
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bunnysigler
ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/bunnysigler

The Ann Wilson Thing! - Live at The Belly Up available now exclusively at BellyUpLive.com and via all digital outlets on January 29!

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The Ann Wilson Thing!, Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson’s solo project, is proud to announce the digital live EP, Live at The Belly Up is available now at BellyUpLive.com! It will be released through all digital outlets on January 29. Recorded at Solana Beach, CA’s legendary Belly Up nightclub, the EP features seven riveting performances that refresh works by artists from Bob Dylan to Aretha Franklin and everywhere in between.

Ann Wilson’s musical gifts are legendary.  As a songwriter and lyricist, she has created a truly impressive body of work (“Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Straight On”, “Mistral Wind,” and many, many more).  However, her greatest gift and first calling is singing.  Her voice is considered to be among the best ever, with its vast range, amazing power, and sheer musicality.  It has inspired legions of great singers across every genre of music.

Ever since Heart’s debut, Dreamboat Annie, Ann has been performing with her equally talented sister, Nancy Wilson, thrilling hundreds of thousands of concert fans annually.  In September 2015 Ann’s “passion project” The Ann Wilson Thing released it’s first EP, #1, and embarked on her first solo tour ever, with stops in intimate venues across the country throughout September and October.

“The first night at the Belly Up in Solana Beach was a real thrill for me. It was so satisfying playing these songs to an excited, sold out house!  Unforgettable,” states Wilson.

Now available exclusively from Belly Up Live http://bellyuplive.com/AnnWilsonThing!.php and available via all digital outlets on January 29.

Track Listing:
1. For What It’s Worth (Live) (Buffalo Springfield Cover)
2. I Put a Spell on You (Live) (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Cover)
3. Every Grain of Sand (Live) (Bob Dylan Cover)
4. Isolation (Live) (John Lennon Cover)
5. Permission (Live) (Sixx: AM Cover)
6. Danger Zone (Live) (Ray Charles Cover)
7. Ain’t No Way (Live) (Aretha Franklin Cover)

Video Performance of “For What It’s Worth”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ERqYLmOUc


When describing the nature of her solo shows and what fans can expect, Ann explains, “In The Ann Wilson Thing, we do music that has always inspired me. Songs written by people who I feel are master lyricists , like Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon and Neil Young. We also do originals, and songs that aren’t even in the rock box.”

For more information on “Live At The Belly Up” please visit:
www.theanwilsonthing.com
www.bellyuplive.com

The Rock Hall Three For All Tour To Feature Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Cheap Trick!

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– Three Iconic Rock & Roll Bands Kick Off Their First Ever Tour Together On July 14 –
– Tickets On Sale Starting Jan. 22 at LiveNation.com –

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 14, 2016) – Three of rock music’s most iconic bands will hit the road together this summer on The Rock Hall Three For All Featuring Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Cheap Trick. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off on Thursday, July 14 at DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston, Mich. as the bands embark on a 30+ date trek across the United States with shows lined up in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Nashville and more.

Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Fans with the Live Nation mobile app will have access to a password-free presale starting Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Ticketmaster-ticketed venues.  The app is available via the App Store and Google Play. Tickets for the general public go on sale starting Jan. 22 at www.livenation.com.


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world that women can rock when their band, Heart, stormed the charts in the ‘70’s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On,” and so many more.  Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs and played the instruments too, making them the first women in rock to do so.  Heart continued topping the charts through the ‘80’s and ‘90’s with huge hits like “These Dreams,” “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Never,” and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters’ enormous talents as musicians, singers and songwriters. Along the way, music by Ann and Nancy Wilson and their band Heart sold more than 35 million albums, sold out arenas worldwide, and found their way into the soundtrack of American life through radio, motion pictures, television, and associations with branded sponsors. Powerful and exciting on stage, Heart performs their amazing show to many hundreds of thousands of fans annually.


Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” and “Crimson and Clover.” She sits at the head of her own independent label, Blackheart Records. Jett has acted in movies and television, including 1987’s “Light Of Day,” and in a Tony-nominated Broadway musical, “The Rocky Horror Show.” She has appeared on such acclaimed television shows as ”Oprah” (the last season) and ‘Law and Order.” Jett and the Blackhearts released their latest record, “Unvarnished,” last year and continue touring the globe to throngs of adoring fans. “Unvarnished” debuted in the Top 50 on the Billboard 200 chart.


With over 5,000 performances spanning four decades and 20 million records sold worldwide, Cheap Trick is undoubtedly one of the most influential classic rock groups of the past 50 years. The band was formed in 1974 and while it has evolved throughout the years, Cheap Trick has continued to reach mainstream and critical success. Hits such as “I Want You To Want Me,” “Dream Police,” and “Surrender” have cemented the group as one of America’s top rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time. Cheap Trick will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this April.


ROCK HALL THREE FOR ALL FEATURING HEART, JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS AND CHEAP TRICK
*All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.

Thursday, July 14
Clarkston, MI
DTE Energy Music Theatre
Saturday, July 16
Maryland Heights, MO
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis
Sunday, July 17
Noblesville, IN
Klipsch Music Center
Tuesday, July 19
Chicago, IL
FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly  Island
Thursday, July 21
Burgettstown, PA
First Niagara Pavilion
Friday, July 22
Cincinnati, OH
Riverbend Music Center
Sunday, July 24
Mansfield, MA
Xfinity Center
Monday, July 25
Wallingford, CT
Toyota Presents Oakdale
Wednesday, July 27
Darien Center, NY
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Thursday, July 28
Wantagh, NY
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Saturday, July 30
Bethel, NY
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Sunday, July 31
Camden, NJ
BB&T Pavilion
Monday, Aug. 15
Kansas City, MO
Starlight Theatre
Thursday, Aug. 18
Dallas, TX
Gexa Energy Pavilion
Friday, Aug. 19
Woodlands, TX
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Pres. By  Huntsman
Sunday, Aug. 21
Phoenix, AZ
Ak-Chin Pavilion
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Los Angeles, CA
The Forum
Wednesday, Aug. 24
Mountain View, CA
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Friday, Aug. 26
Auburn, WA
White River Amphitheatre
Saturday, Aug. 27
Ridgefield, WA
Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Morrison, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Thursday, Sept. 08
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Sept. 10
Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Arts Center
Sunday, Sept. 11
Bristow, VA
Jiffy Lube Live
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Virginia Beach, VA
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater  at Virginia Beach
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Raleigh, NC
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
Friday, Sept. 16
Charlotte, NC
PNC Music Pavilion
Monday, Sept. 19
Nashville, TN
Ascend Amphitheater
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Pelham, AL
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Thursday, Sept. 22
Tampa, FL
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre †
Friday, Sept. 23
West Palm Beach, FL
Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre
† - Cheap Trick will not perform on this date.