Mike’s take on the classic T-Bird style bass takes “the thunder” to a whole new level! The T4 has deep and huge tones reminiscent of that 70’s grunt we all know and love but with a twist of extra sweetness and articulation. This unique tonal difference was accomplished by Mike reverse engineering a set of […]
Art Vista Productions was founded in 2000, in Los Angeles, by Hans Adamson and Amanda Seward. It was in pursuing his own song writing career that Hans became involved in the sampled instruments business, requiring realistic sounding sampled instruments for his own recording needs. He then created his first sampled instrument, the Malmsjö Acoustic Grand, […]
Legacy Recordings Set to Release Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin on Friday, February 26, 2016 American Music Legend Awarded 2015 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from Library of Congress Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the forthcoming release of Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin on Friday, February 26, 2016. Willie Nelson’s new album of pop […]
Guitar Center is proud to announce the upcoming induction of Grammy Award-winning country music legend Vince Gill into the retailer’s historic RockWalk. The private, invite only induction ceremony is set to take place on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 12 pm at Guitar Center’s iconic flagship location on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Legendary musician and Eagles […]
Fans of country newcomer Curtis Braly will get to see the singer guest host two week-long episodes of popular television program “Country Fix” now through Jan. 16. The program features music videos and artist interviews. “I was honored to be invited to host “Country Fix.” With my love for being in front of the camera, […]
Taylor Hicks, the platinum-selling artist and entertainer from Alabama whose soulful vocals won over America’s heart and the fifth season of American Idol at the height of the singing competition phenomenon’s ratings heyday, has signed with APA, it was announced today by the agency’s Seth Rappaport. Hicks, who is currently in-studio finishing his latest album […]
Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio announce signing a world-wide distribution deal. Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars, the creation of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), via their distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling fulfillment of the guitars in the USA. “We are extremely proud to be working […]
Since their formation in 1968, Tower of Power have been recording and touring, playing hundreds of shows annually and releasing 18 studio albums, seven live albums, six compilations and three DVDs. Additionally, Tower of Power has recorded with hundreds of artists as diverse as Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, Heart, and many others, […]
Organizers of the storied Mariposa Folk Festival taking place July 8, 9, 10, 2016, announced today that cherished music icon, Rita Coolidge, will anchor the event’s Friday evening Main Stage line-up. Rita Coolidge has been associated with performers like Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Stephen Stills, George Harrison, Roger Waters, […]
The Recording Academy® announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMYAwards® in all 83 categories this morning. Reflecting a diverse blend of talented music makers, this year’s nominees were selected from more than 21,000 submissions entered. As the only peer-based music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by The Academy’s membership body of creators across […]