FLEA TO RELEASES SOLO EP, HELEN BURNS,  TO BENEFIT SILVERLAKE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

EP AVAILABLE AT "A NAME YOUR OWN PRICE" 

FOR A LIMITED TIME AT SILVERLAKECONSERVATORY.COM/HELEN_BURNS

LOS ANGELES, CA -  - Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea announced  he is releasing a solo EP today entitled Helen Burns to benefit the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, the non-profit organization he created with friends in 2001.  

"Hi people who like The Red Hot Chili Peppers! I love you a lot! Mucho!  Just wanted to give you a heads up about this little record 'Helen Burns' I am putting out on the Silverlake Conservatory website," said Flea.  "Warning! It is not a Chili Pepper record. It does not have songs that are like the Chili Peppers at all. It is a mostly instrumental, weird and arty record, the music is mostly just me creating soundscapes that are very emotional for me, but certainly not for everyone!  Just me tripping out at home. I am putting it out to raise money for The Silverlake Conservatory of Music a community based non profit music school that I am an integral part of. There you have it. See you all soon I hope!"

Downloads of the EP are available at "a name your own price" HERE until August 9^th when it becomes available be at all digital retailers.   Additionally, there will also be a limited edition 180-gram vinyl that Flea will personally sign andinclude a piece of one of the bass strings he used while touring.  The vinyl can also be ordered HERE.

 

HELEN BURNS TRACKLISTING

1.              333

2.              Pedestal of Infamy

3.              A Little Bit of Sanity

4.              HelenBurns

5.              333 revisited

6.              Lovelovelove

ABOUT THE SILVERLAKE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

The Silverlake Conservatory of Music is non-profit organization founded by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and acouple of friends in 2001 with the mission of facilitating basic music education.  Its primary focus is on the youth of the community, but all are welcome and encouraged to participate.   The Conservatory offers private music lessons at a reasonable cost and grants scholarships to children in need, providing free lessons and instruments.   The study of music enriches the life of the student as well as the community and society.

www.silverlakeconservatory.org

www.redhotchilipeppers.com

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For further information about the Silverlake Conservatory of Music please contact Jennifer Rey on 323.665.3363 or email jrey@scofm.org.

THE TREATMENT: First U.S. Tour Begins with KISS and MOTLEY CRÜE

 

 

 

Cambridge, UK’s THE TREATMENT will commence their 43 date opening slot on the Kiss/ Motley Crue tour tomorrow in Bristow, VA, and will tour North America until September 23^rd. See all current dates below.

 

The band just released their new album, This Might Hurt, in the United States. To celebrate the release, THE TREATMENT will make an exclusive iTunes bundle available – a five song covers EP originally released exclusively in the UK as a 300 copy limited edition.  The covers EP was produced by Laurie Mansworth, who also produced This Might Hurt. 

 

 

The covers EP features THE TREATMENT’s interpretations of:

 

‘Run Run Run’ - Jo Jo Gunne

‘Evil Woman’ - ELO

‘Motor Biking’ - Chris Spedding

‘Lets Work Together’ - Canned Heat

‘Take Me Back Home’ – Slade

 

 

Kiss and Motley Crue tour dates:

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Friday, July 27, 2012 West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre

Saturday, July 28, 2012 Tampa, FL @ 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheater

Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Pelham, AL @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center

Friday, August 3, 2012 The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Saturday, August 4, 2012 Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion

Sunday, August 5, 2012 San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Albuquerque, NM @ Hard Rock Pavilion

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Englewood, CO @ Comfort Dental Amphitheatre

Friday, August 10, 2012 Phoenix, AZ @ Ashley Furniture Home Store Amphitheatre

Saturday, August 11, 2012 Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center

Sunday, August 12, 2012 Chula Vista, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater

Thursday, August 16, 2012 Concord, CA @ Sleep Train Pavilion

Saturday, August 18, 2012 Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre

Sunday, August 19, 2012 Ridgefield, WA @ Sleep Country Amphitheater

Friday, August 24, 2012 Grand Junction, CO @ Rock Jam

Sunday, August 26, 2012 Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center

Monday, August 27, 2012 Maryland Heights, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 St Paul, MN @ Minnesota State Fair

Friday, August 31, 2012 Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center

Saturday, September 1, 2012 Noblesville, IN @ Klipsch Music Center

Sunday, September 2, 2012 Burgettstown, PA @ First Niagara Pavilion

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre

Friday, September 7, 2012 Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

Saturday, September 8, 2012 Elkhorn (East Troy), WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Allegan,MI @ Allegan County Fair

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center

Thursday, September 13, 2012 Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Saturday, September 15, 2012 Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

Sunday, September 16, 2012 Mansfield,MA @ Comcast Center

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center

Friday, September 21, 2012 Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center

Saturday, September 22, 2012 Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Sunday, September 23, 2012 Hartford, CT @ Comcast Theatre

 

 

For more information on THE TREATMENT, please visit these websites:

 

www.facebook.com/TheTreatmentOfficial

www.youtube.com/user/TheTreatmentVEVO

www.twitter.com/TheTreatmentUK

www.reverbnation.com/thetreatmentofficial

 

miggs

RECORDS NEW ALBUM, ‘15^TH & HOPE,’

WITH LEGENDARY PRODUCER PHIL RAMONE;

 

SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25 ON ELM CITY MUSIC;

 

TOUR WITH STEPHEN KELLOGG AND THE SIXERS

STARTS OCTOBER 17

 

 

 

July 19, 2012 -- Tampa, FL band miggs will be release their fifth album, 15^TH & HOPE, on September 25 via the Elm City Music label (EMI distribution).  The album’s first single, “Stars,” will be released to AAA radio stations nationwide later this month and a video for the song will be released soon.  In the meantime, a lyric video has been created for the album’s lead track, “Pretty,” which can be seen here:  http://bit.ly/MRK7p5.  A three-week tour, along with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, will commence on October 17 in Seattle at Tractor Tavern.  

 

When it came time to record their new album, miggs--Don Miggs (lead vocals/lead guitar), Michael Lombardo (bass), Walker Adams (drums), John Luzzi (guitar)--turned to legendary producer Phil Ramone (Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Carly Simon, Frank Sinatra). 

 

As singer/guitarist Don Miggs commented, “It’s hard to speak about Phil Ramone without first reminding people what the name means:  Phil Ramone has 15 Grammy® Awards and about three dozen nominations.  He has a Lifetime Grammy award.  He is a last remaining icon in an industry quick to announce and quicker to denounce ‘genius,’ and we are the closest thing he’s done to a ‘Rock’ band since Billy Joel.  Our experience with Phil was better than I imagined it could be.  15^TH & HOPE doesn’t sound anything like a ‘Phil Ramone’ record.  It sounds like a better miggs record and that’s the secret to being Phil.  He inspired me throughout the whole recording process by sharing his amazing behind-the-scenes stories about experiences with many influential artists across the span of his career.  With no pressure felt at all, he very easily managed to extract the best out of each of us.  I did things I didn't think I was capable of.  The overall feeling in the studio felt like family.  I looked forward to every session.  It all went by so quickly.  I am so honored to have worked with him.” 

 

It was an equally memorable and cherished experience for Phil Ramone himself.  “When I stepped into the studio I was rewarded with a great musical experience,” he says.  “Don Miggs, the player, the vocalist and writer brings a lot of heart to the table.  The band matches that with energy and great attitude.  I am excited for people to experience this collection of miggs songs with thought-provoking lyrics and his subtle guitar brilliance.”

 

A label executive had once described miggs as “Heartland American Rock ‘n Roll in the tradition of Tom Petty, Matchbox Twenty, Greg Kihn, et al.”  So what does that mean?  As Don Miggs will tell you:

 

“East coast, life, Rolling Stones, guitars, girls, local shows, euphoria, four-man band, death, heartbreak, no money, school, marriage, record deal, tour, tour, tour, ten minutes of fame, no more record deal, four band members down to one, U2, West coast, car and a trunk, three band members, tour, tour, tour, record deal offers, add a guitarist, lose a drummer, divorce, no money, school, lose a drummer, work, girlfriends, tour, little bit of money, van and trailer, national tours, record deal, marriage, become a three piece, have kids, lose a drummer, bus and no trailer, national tours, play in front of 10,000 people, play in front of 10 people, find the perfect drummer, add the right guitarist, same bass player, same singer, more drive, more ambition, better at the craft, ready for our close-up, hungrier for your attention --- the list can go on and on and it does – end result – we are HERE.   Our collective experiences all led to writing and recording the best work miggs has ever produced, thanks in part to Phil F-ING Ramone and Jim Scott – we can’t get to here without where we’ve come from.  We embrace it.  We are a band on the corner of a new crossroads, 15TH AND HOPE.”

 

miggs’ previous album, WIDE AWAKE, spawned the Hot AC hit “Girls & Boys,” which lead to tours with Maroon 5, Ed Kowalczyk from LIVE, Plain White T’s, Thriving Ivory, Green River Ordinance and Parachute.  miggs’ music has been heard in movies, TV shows and video games such as “The O.C.,” A&E’s documentary “Kurt Cobain” and the series “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” MTV’s “Five Questions: Nick Jonas” and “Bromance with Brody Jenner,” Disney’s “Fallen,” and the Buena Vista video game “Spectrobes.”  Don even wrote the song for the Florida tourism campaign, “Share A Little Sunshine.”

 

Check out miggs on tour at the following stops:

 

DATE               CITY                             VENUE

 

With Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers:

 

Wed 10/17            Seattle, WA                          Tractor Tavern

Thu 10/18              Portland, OR                         Mississippi Studios

Fri 10/19                                San Francisco, CA              Café DuNord

Sat 10/20               Hermosa Beach, CA           Saint Rocke

Sun 10/21             Denver, CO                           Bluebird

Tue 10/23              St Louis, MO                         Old Rock House

Wed 10/24            Nashville, TN                        Exit/In

Thu 10/25              Birmingham, AL                  Workplay Theatre

Fri 10/26                                Orlando, FL                           Social

Sat 10/27               Atlanta, GA                            Smith’s Olde Bar

Sun 10/28             Carrboro, NC                        Cat’s Cradle

Tue 10/30              Pittsburgh, PA                      Rex Theater

Wed 10/31            Rochester, NY                      Waterstreet Music Hall

Thu 11/1                                Burlington, VT                      Higher Ground

Fri 11/2                  Boston, MA                           Paradise Rock Club

Sat 11/3                 Washington, DC                  Howard Theatre

Sun 11/4                Cleveland, OH                     House of Blues

Tue 11/6                                Ann Arbor, MI                       Blind Pig

Wed 11/7               Milwaukee, WI                      Shank Hall

Thu 11/8                                Chicago, IL                           Park West

Fri 11/9                  Madison, WI                          High Noon Saloon

Sat 11/10               Minneapolis, MN                 Fine Line Café

 

www.miggsmusic.com

www.facebook.com/miggsmusic

www.twitter.com/miggsmusic

www.youtube.com/miggsband

http://pinterest.com/miggsmusic

 

The Old Rock House announces slew of shows, including The Fixx

Anders Osborne
Tuesday, August 28
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$15 Flat  All Ages

Between the sheer force and potent lyricism of his guitar playing, the riveting depth of his songwriting and the straight-from-the-soul conviction of his vocals, New Orleans’ Anders Osborne is among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. Relix says Osborne plays “hard-hitting songs” featuring his “raging, expressive guitar and soulful singing…from scorched-earth rock to sweet, tender ballads.” OFFBEAT magazine recently named Osborne the Crescent City’s Best Guitarist for the second straight year, and also awarded him with the Best Roots Rock Artist title.


Pentatonix
Sunday, November 11
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$20 Advance $23 Day of Show
All Ages

Pentatonix has that special a cappella swag, something that most singing groups tend to lack. They can sing, dance, harmonize and put together a respectable arrangement in just minutes. Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, and Kirstie Maldonado formed a trio that during high school together in Arlington, Texas. They added the final two members, Avi Kaplan and Kevin Olusola, the day before their audition on Season 3 of NBC's "The Sing-Off", and PTX was born. They ended up winning "The Sing-Off", and since then have been making strides in the music industry with their modern style and electronic sounds.


Thomas Wynn & The Believers
Tuesday, August 21
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$7 Cover   All Ages

Thomas Wynn & The Believers personify rugged, yet uplifting spirited rock, sprinkled with southern soul R&B. Tunes brutally honest & heartfelt, the themes go beyond years of drugs, heartbreaks & hypocrisy to deliver a message of hope. “Soulful, gritty tunes, some as sweet as honeysuckle and others ferociously jagged ...reminiscent of Levon Helm, Neil Young and the Allman Brothers, but they still boldly radiate a sound and southern charm all their own.”


ORH Concerts Presents:
Grant Farm
@ The Gramophone
Thursday, August 9th
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$8 Advance $10 Day of Show
All Ages  $2 minor surcharge

THE GRANT FARM is a refreshing harvest of a band from the fertile Front Range of Colorado. This much-anticipated four-piece represents the fruition of the efforts of National Flatpicking Champion Tyler Grant, one of the hottest and best-known guitar players on the scene today. Tyler was a member of The Drew Emmitt Band and The Emmitt-Nershi Band from 2005 until 2010 when he went on his own to pursue his calling as a bandleader. In Grant Farm he is partnered with dynamic drummer Chris Misner, also of the Drew Emmitt Band and Bill Nershi’s Blue Planet. The quartet is completed by funky phenom Adrian “Ace” Engfer on bass and the prodigious Sean Foley on keyboards. 


SafetySuit
w/ Taylor Berrett
Thursday, September 20
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$15 Flat  All Ages

When we last saw SafetySuit, the Nashville-based band was supporting 2008’s Life Left To Go and hit single “Stay,” which shot to No. 1 on the voter-generated VH1 Top 20 Countdown. Spotlighted by VH1 as a band “You Oughta Know,” the group toured endlessly, playing over 200 shows and selling more than 500,000 singles along the way. They’re raising the stakes with THESE TIMES (Universal Republic), a scintillating hookfest of arena-ready rock anthems, offering unequivocal proof that the group has the goods to break wide open. This hard-hitting yet life-embracing album strikingly displays SafetySuit’s singular sound and style as well as the clarity of the band’s vision. That vision was sufficiently present on the first album and the hundreds of performances that followed it to bring them a loyal, enthusiastic fanbase—one that is about to undergo exponential growth. SafetySuit is an extremely confident, distinctly American unit right on the brink of establishing itself as a band that matters.

 
The Fixx
Wednesday, August 22
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$30 General Admission
$50 VIP (includes Meet & Greet)
All Ages

Not sixty seconds into Beautiful Friction and it is clear; the haunting guitar of Jamie West-Oram, expressive synth of Rupert Greenall, pounding bass of Dan K. Brown, steady beat of Adam Woods and unforgettable vocals of Cy Curnin add up to the undeniable sound that could only be The Fixx. Apart, you couldn’t refute their talent, yet it’s together that they shine. Together, The Fixx has an incredibly strong voice, strong legacy and strong future. The early to mid 80’s was marked by several Top Ten Billboard hits, such as “One Things Leads to Another,” “Red Skies,” “Saved By Zero” and “Stand or Fall”. Beautiful Friction, the band’s tenth album studio album, finds The Fixx sharper than ever. Never at a loss for what to say, Cy Curnin and company have the same thought-provoking intensity fueling their lyrics and performances as they ever have. Fired up and as hopeful as ever, the band continues to take us on a journey which started in 1982 with the release of Shuttered Room.


Pearl & The Beard
 w/ The Floorwalkers
Tuesday, September 18
Doors 7pm  Show 8pm
$10 Advance $12 Day of Show
All Ages

Pearl and The Beard is three voices, one cello, one guitar, one glockenspiel, one melodica, several drums, ninety-six teeth, and one soul. Former strangers Jocelyn Mackenzie, Emily Hope Price and Jeremy Styles were united in the great city of New York. Each had migrated there from a far corner of the nation with naught but food in their pockets and money in their bellies. Each had the same true love. Since then, the three have nested, and their unique brand of brightly melodic song craft continues to blossom of its own accord.

These both go on-sale Fri. 7/27 @ 5pm. Hope you have a great Tuesday!


Jimmy Herring
Wednesday, August 29
Doors 7pm  Show 9pm
$20 Flat   Over 18 Only

American guitarist Jimmy Herring is a musician’s musician. The North Carolina native has been playing guitar for close to 40 years and exhibits signs that he’s just getting started. A staple in the Jazz Fusion and Jam Band scene, Herring studied guitar at Berklee College of Music and the Guitar Institute of Technology. His playing style melds the influences of Jimi Hendrix’s raw emotion, the twang of Steve Morse, and the flowing phrases of jazz legends Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. After the death of much loved and revered guitarist Mike Houser, Widespread Panic asked Jimmy to become a full time member. Jimmy continues to perform as the full time lead guitarist of the band to date. Herring is featured on more than twenty records, and incredibly has released two solo records.

The Malah
Thursday, September 6
Doors 8pm  Show 9pm
$8 Advance $10 Day of Show
Over 18 Only

The Malah has been making big waves in the live electronic music scene. This innovative trio is hitting the road and captivating ears across the country with their organic electro grooves.  From the warm outdoor stages in Florida, to the late night clubs in Colorado, to the sunny festivals of California. The Malah leaves each audience wanting more of their high energy live performance and stimulating light show. By mixing rich, earthy atmospheres with electrifying rhythms, The Malah explore the meeting point of cutting-edge technology and ancient musical theory.


 

ANGIE STONE’S NEW VIDEO FOR “DO WHAT U GOTTA DO”
DEBUTS ON CENTRIC JULY 24th

SINGLE IS #16 ON URBAN AC CHART AND CLIMBING

New Album, Rich Girl, Due September 25th

Fairfax, VA --- Angie Stone’s new video for her hit single, “Do What U Gotta Do,” made its debut on Centric on July 24th.  It is the first single from her upcoming album, Rich Girl, due out September 25th on SRR Records.  “Do What U Gotta Do” was the #1 most-added new song in the Urban AC radio format when it was released earlier this summer and in a rare feat was most-added again this week. It is currently at #16 on the Urban AC chart and still climbing.

Filmed in Atlanta last month, the video features a clever twist with Angie performing in front of her band and – through the magic of film editing - as her own trio of backup singers, sometimes even upstaging herself.  

Angie Stone has been nominated for three Grammy Award nominations, two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, and four Top 10 R&B albums (with her The Art of Love & War going all the way to number one).  Her newest album, Rich Girl, will be released on September 25th on SRR Records.

To view the video for “Do What U Gotta Do,” please go to: http://saguaroroadrhythm.com/

NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL APPOINTS THE OAK RIDGE BOYS
AS OFFICIAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGERS



PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCED DURING GRAND OLE OPRY
BY WSM’S EDDIE STUBBS

Nashville, Tenn. (July 18, 2012) – The prestigious National Music Council has appointed The Oak Ridge Boys as the official leading singers of America’s National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.” The proclamation recognizes the iconic group’s contribution to the preservation of patriotic American music, their longstanding advancement of musical culture and their commitment to celebrating the global diversity of music traditions. It’s also in celebration of the Oaks’ continued service as ambassadors of American culture. Last night, WSM’s Eddie Stubbs made the announcement while introducing the group at the world renowned Grand Ole Opry.

“The Oak Ridge Boys have been global ambassadors of American music and culture for decades,” states NMC Director Dr. David Sanders. “Cultural diplomacy is more important now than ever before, and this designation is a way for us to highlight the role that musicians, creators, and artists play in bettering our nation’s relationship with the world. The singing of the Star Spangled Banner is emblematic not only of the pride we all take in our own country, but also of the appreciation and respect we have for other cultures and musical genres that have played such an important role in shaping America's own, distinctive musical voice."

Oak Ridge Boys member Duane Allen describes the appointment as a reflection of the group’s patriotic pride. “Just reading the proclamation gives me chills.  The National Music Council represents all of the major music organizations in America. The Oak Ridge Boys enjoy the privilege of leading in the singing of our National Anthem. We love to hear an entire football stadium singing it with gusto with us. Being designated is a huge honor, and we are humbled to be selected by the NMC.”

For more information, please visit: www.oakridgeboys.com.

Jennifer Hudson, Carole King & Martina McBride Join Fellow Music Stars & Legends for PBS Concert Special Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris: "From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts"

PBS Special to Premiere on Friday, September 21 at 9PM ET/PT

Produced by George Stevens, Jr. & Directed and Produced by Michael Stevens, Winners of 19 EMMY Awards

LOS ANGELES,- A legendary line-up of talent from the worlds of music, television, stage and screen join together for an unprecedented night of entertainment in "From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at The Smith Center For The Performing Arts" in Las Vegas, set to air on PBS on Friday September 21st at 9pm ET/PT.
This historic television event will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris and will feature performances by Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, country superstars Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris and Martina McBride, iconic singer-songwriter Carole King, trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, world renowned classical violinist Joshua Bell, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member John Fogerty, Gospel great Mavis Staples, Train lead singer Pat Monahan, and American Ballet Theater dancers Marcello Gomes and Luciana Paris.
"From Dust To Dreams" will showcase never-before-seen duets and artist collaborations:  Train's Pat Monahan takes the stage with Martina McBride for their first-ever performance of "A Song for You."  Mavis Staples teams with Carole King for their performance of the timeless classic "You've Got a Friend."  In a powerhouse trio of talents brought together for the first time, Jennifer Hudson takes the stage with Martina McBride and Carole King for an unforgettable performance of "Natural Woman."  Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard prove once again why they are country music royalty with their rendition of "Pancho & Lefty." Later, they are joined by Emmylou Harris for a special version of Haggard's classic "Ramblin' Fever."
"I am so honored to have been a part of the Smith Center's opening night," said the GRAMMY winning recording artist, Martina McBride.  "I am excited for viewers at home to see how magical the night was performing with some of the most iconic names in music."
The world of Broadway is represented by Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me Kate, Man of La Mancha, Ragtime), Laura Osnes (Grease, South Pacific, Anything Goes), Cheyenne Jackson (television's Glee, 30 Rock and Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, All Shook Up), Sherie Rene Scott (Aida, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Little Mermaid, Women on the Verge), Montego Glover (Memphis, Color Purple) and Benjamin Walker (Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, Inherit the Wind).
"We set out to celebrate the best of the American creative spirit whether it was classical, Broadway, rock, dance or soul on the occasion of the opening of a world class performing arts center." comments director and producer, Michael Stevens.  "It's not every day that you get the chance to see such a range of artists all at the peak of their respective talents."
"This was an historic night in Las Vegas and the Smith Center was thrilled with the show. George and Michael Stevens produced an extraordinary celebration filled with timeless and inspiring performances." adds Myron Martin, President and CEO of The Smith Center for The Performing Arts.
"From Dust To Dreams: Opening Night at the Smith Center For The Performing Arts" is produced by 15-time Emmy winner George Stevens, Jr. and directed and produced by four-time Emmy winner Michael Stevens from The Stevens Company. 

REUNITED BEN FOLDS FIVE DELIVERING The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind, FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 13 YEARS

Grassroots Direct-To-Fans Initiative Kicks Off Worldwide Release on ImaVeePee Records / Sony Music Entertainment September 18

NEW YORK,  -- Ben Folds Five, the groundbreaking pop trio who changed the course of indie rock in the mid-1990s, is releasing The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind, the group's first album of new music in 13 years.  The music's genesis took place via a successful grassroots direct-to-fans campaign on PledgeMusic, where artists and fans work together with charities to create albums and other projects.
The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind will be released worldwide on ImaVeePee Records/Sony Music Entertainment on September 18.  Fans who've participated in the PledgeMusic campaign will receive an exclusive early delivery of the album.
The new Ben Folds Five tracks premiering on The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind include: "Erase Me"; "Michael Praytor, Five Years Later"; "Sky High"; "The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind"; "On Being Frank"; "Draw A Crowd"; "Do It Anyway"; "Hold That Thought"; "Away When You Were Here"; and "Thank You For Breaking My Heart".
A portion of the funds generated by album sales, and other BFF items ordered by fans through PledgeMusic, will be used to support Music Education and Music Therapy, a charity personally chosen by Ben Folds Five.  PledgeMusic builds a charitable component into each of the campaigns running under its auspices.
Ben Folds Five--Ben Folds (piano), Robert Sledge (bass) and Darren Jessee (drums)--launched in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1994.  The trio's high energy gigs garnering an intensely loyal fanbase, BFF signed first with an indie before a move to the majors wrought 1997's watershed Whatever And Ever Amen.  A slice of pure pop perfection, the album introduced the ballad "Brick," broke the band commercially and sold more than two million copies worldwide.  BFF recorded its last album, 1999's The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner, which included the single "Army," before disbanding in 2000.  (The trio reunited for a one-off live performance of The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner on MySpace in 2008).
In 2011, the original three members of Ben Folds Five came together to record three new studio tracks for The Best Imitation Of Myself: A Retrospective, a career-spanning Ben Folds anthology. The band's magic rekindled in the new tracks, BFF gave its first concert in more than a decade to a spellbound audience at New York's Mountain Jam Festival on June 2, 2012. In the wake of the group's triumphal return at Mountain Jam, the group performed a short run of key US summer festival dates including Bonnaroo, Milwaukee Summerfest, and Old St. Patrick's Church Block Party in Chicago.
BFF will return to the road this fall with a major North American tour, including a gig at New York's Central Park on September 14, with dates in the UK, Ireland and Australia to follow.  More dates in the Ben Folds Five 2012-2013 tour itinerary TBA.

September 13	Holyoke, MA	Mountain Park Amphitheatre
September 14	New York, NY	Central Park Rumsey Playground
September 16	Cary, NC	Koka Booth Amphitheatre
September 18	Atlanta, GA	Tabernacle
September 19	North Charleston, SC	North Charleston Performing Arts Center
September 21	Pensacola Beach, FL	DeLuna Fest
September 23	Dallas, TX	Palladium Ballroom
September 24	Austin, TX	Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheatre
September 25	Houston, TX	Bayou Music Center
September 28	Kansas City, MO	Starlight
October 2	Detroit, MI	The Fillmore Detroit
October 5	Buffalo, NY	Kleinhas
November 10	Melbourne, Australia	Harvest Festival - Werribee Park
November 17	Sydney, Australia	Harvest Festival - Parramatta Park
November 18	Brisbane, Australia	Harvest Festival - Botanic Gardens
November 23	Bristol, England	O2 Academy
November 24	Nottingham, England	Rock City
November 26	Dublin, Ireland	Vicar Street
November 29	Manchester, England	O2 Apollo
November 30	Glasgow, Scotland	O2 Academy
December 1	Leeds, England	O2 Academy
December 3	Birmingham, England	O2 Academy
December 4	London, England	O2 Academy Brixton
December 5	London, England	O2 Academy Brixton

For ticket information on all shows, please visit http://tix.concertmaps.com/benfolds/
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2012 SAVING ABEL'S "BRINGING DOWN THE GIANT" FULL ALBUM STREAM AVAILABLE NOW NEW RECORD IN STORES TOMORROW (NEW YORK, NY) - SAVING ABEL is streaming their entire record via AOL MUSIC today in anticipation of their new record, "Bringing Down The Giant" which comes out tomorrow. Click the cover above or HERE to listen! The band recently shot a music video for the title track in their hometown of Corinth, Mississippi. In this unique example of total community participation, both the town and band came together to make this video. They stood together to make a statement against the bullying epidemic in America and hope the video serves as a call for others to do the same. Still shots from the shoot can be seen above. Click HERE to watch the video for "Bringing Down The Giant"! PRE ORDER VIA ITUNES HERE The band will release its brand new record "Bringing Down The Giant" tomorrow, July 17th, 2012. "I'm so excited and proud to announce that we have signed to eOne. Thanks to them the world will get a chance to hear this amazing collection of songs," says frontman Jared Weeks. "Bringing Down The Giant" is the bands follow up release to "Miss America," released in 2010. The band has been hard at work since then and want fans to know they are back. Weeks continues, "We have taken the last year to write and record the best songs of our career." Saving Abel combined meat and potatoes rock with their eponymous Gold-selling 2008 debut, which topped the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The record spawned the platinum single "Addicted" and the followup barn-burners, "Drowning (Face Down)" and the emotional "18 Days." Their second album, "Miss America," topped the Hard Rock chart and imprinted the hearts and minds of radio listeners with the title cut, "Stupid Girl (Only in Hollywood)" and another Top 10 single, "The Sex is Good." After blazing their own path with two full lengths, six top ten singles with two of them reaching number one, SAVING ABEL is ready to break new ground with "Bringing Down The Giant."