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| Al Jarreau |
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Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time, with five Grammy Awards in Jazz, Pop and R&B categories, scores of international music awards and international accolades.
Al's new duet album with George Benson (Concord /Universal Records) entitled Givin' It Up was released to critical acclaim reaching No.1 in the Jazz Charts, No.18 in the R&B, and No.58 in the Top 200.
Check out Al's website below for full European and US tour dates.
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WEBSITE: http://www.aljarreau.com
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CONTACT: Bruce Kirkland and Fiona Frawley
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| Sarah Brightman |
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Everything about Sarah Brightman is multi-dimensional. Her penchant for fusing musical genres. Her multi-faceted voice. Her contrasting personas. The life and career of this multi-platinum artist is equally colorful and intriguing. Fans of Sarah's latest works are often surprised to learn of her illustrious past in Andrew Lloyd Webber productions on Broadway and the West End. Conversely, those who remember her landmark role in Phantom of the Opera find themselves marveling at the exciting direction her career has taken since. Her music defies categorization. Sarah has confounded critics and record conventions alike. Her career has not only transcended musical genres, but has blurred the lines that divide and pigeon-hole musical forms. From pop to musical theatre, opera to classical crossover, few artists can lay claim to such musical breadth. Having sold over 16 million records and establishing herself as the pre-eminent queen of classical crossover, Sarah has chosen once again to challenge herself and break new musical round.
Sarah's 2004 worldwide tour in support of her Harem album release, spanned 45 arena dates in North America, and to Europe and the Far East.
If you missed the Harem Tour, you can check it out on the 2-disc DVD set "Sarah Brightman: Live from Las Vegas". This is a recording of the sold-out concert at the MGM Grand. In addition to the full-length concert, it also features a second disc of backstage bonus materials.
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WEBSITE: http://www.sarah-brightman.com
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CONTACT: Bruce Kirkland
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| Goldfrapp |
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From the electric shriek of their first single Lovely Head, to the glitterball glamour of their live shows, Goldfrapp have never been shy of making an entrance.
Their 2000 debut album Felt Mountain, was a spellbinding cocktail of dreamy narcotic moods, elements of tango and torch songs wrapped in edgy electronica. Acclaimed worldwide, it was a timeless collection that made an emphatic soundtrack to the start of the new millennium. The sound of a bench being marked called Time Out London and Rolling Stone stated an awesome amount of sensation.
Black Cherry builds on their trademark experimental edges and that awesome force is every bit as evident and not a shred less relevant. Goldfrapp is currently touring the world.
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WEBSITE: http://www.goldfrapp.co.uk
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CONTACT: Bruce Kirkland
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| Money Mark |
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Mark Ramos Nishita aka Money Mark is a musician, composer and producer who is
most noted for his collaborations with the Beastie Boys. His first album, the critically applauded "Mark's Keyboard Repair" (1995), was made up of keyboard driven pop funk songs recorded at demo quality. It was followed up by his second full length, "Push the Button" in 1998.
"Push the Button" eclectic and forward thinking, combines aspects of Rock and Pop with Soul, Funk and Hip Hop. It contains seminal tracks such as "Hand In Your Head" and the eponymous "Push the Button", which catapulted Mark to the top of the British Pop
Charts, and cemented his status as a prominent and cutting edge solo artist in the US.
His 2001 follow up "Change is Coming" was critically acclaimed; a top 10 record for critics and collectors alike.
His most notable contribution to popular music thus far might be the famous keyboard phrase that opens and underpins "Where It's At" from Beck's 1996 album, Odelay.
In September 2006 Money Mark signed to Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records label. Brand
New By Tomorrow, his first album in 6 years, was released in February 2007 to the critical acclaim that accompanies all of Mark's solo endeavors.
Most recently, Mark composed the score to the feature documentary Beautiful Losers.
He continues to produce, remix, compose for film, TV, and video games, collaborate and
Co-write with artists as diverse as Yoko Ono and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and to tour as a
solo artists, as well as with the Beastie Boys.
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WEBSITE: http://www.moneymark.com
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CONTACT: Amy B
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| Ozomatli |
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Los Angeles' legendary, Grammy-Award winning, favorite sons Ozomatli, have been brewing their uniquely conscious brand of high-energy latin/hip hop/ funk since 1995. Through their music and message of global unity, Ozomatli have come to represent Los Angeles' cultural diversity and political struggles. A multi-racial crew never shy about their commitment to social justice and progressive politics, Ozomatli defies musical categorization. The eclectic hybrid of sound is often defined by its members as "the people's music". From Los Angeles to Havana, London to Tokyo, Sydney to Istanbul, Ozomatli plays shows ranging from grassroots benefits to huge festivals for fans worldwide. Their unique blend of musical traditions from around the world combined with their uncompromising groove has earned the band the devotion and respect of countless fans and fellow artists. Committed to breaking down the barriers between audience and performer as well as between musical genres, the band's philosophy continues to be "inclusion not exclusion". Their new release "Street Signs", produced by Ozomatli and T-ray, engineered by Robert Carranza and mixed by Serban Ghenea drops June 22nd on Concord Records.
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WEBSITE: http://www.ozomatli.com
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CONTACT: Amy B
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| Tim Finn |
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One of New Zealand's most gifted and celebrated musicians and songwriters, Tim Finn's varied and remarkable career spans his days as founder of legendary 70's/80's art-pop group Split Enz, his time in Crowded House, two Finn Brothers albums, and an outstanding and eclectic solo career. His new album Imaginary Kingdom proves that one of New Zealand's best-loved artists is at the top of his game in his 34th year as a performer and has become engrained in the subconscious cultural identity of a nation and pop culture.
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WEBSITE: http://www.timfinn.com
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CONTACT: Bruce Kirkland and John Babbitt
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| Loreta |
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Loreta's soulful voice is sultry and electric. From the day she was born, Loreta grew up listening to great artists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Ella Fitzgerald and Janis Joplin to name a few.
Loreta was born in Lithuania to a family of very well known and respected musicians. From the age of 2, Loreta knew that she wanted to follow in her parent's foot steps.
At the age of 4, Loreta entered a talent competition for young singers, which attracts millions of TV viewers. Loreta was chosen as the favorite and that was the moment that changed her life. She constantly worked abroad, appearing on German and Russian television, performing in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Poland, Spain and London. One of her major performances was in Moscow with an audience of 20,000 people, when she was just 7 years old.
After many years of constant touring and recording, Loreta has finally felt ready to move to the US, to take the world by storm! Right now she is working on her album; she is writing and co-producing. Apart from speaking Lithuanian and English, she is also fluent in Spanish and Russian, which gives her viability in the Latin and Russian markets.
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WEBSITE: http://www.virb.com/loreta
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CONTACT: Bruce Kirkland and Fiona Frawley
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| The Von Bondies |
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The four members of The Von Bondies are an even gender split, making a unique sound of their own. In a male dominated industry, a group such as this naturally sticks out amongst the rote of generic all male bands. In addition, The Von Bondies hail from Detroit, a city that has always been rich with music, where many musicians over the years have called their home.
Pawn Shoppe Heart, The Von Bondies' Sire Records debut was released March 2004 to receptive audiences in both the UK and US- with reviews such as "Album of the year!" - N.M.E., and "Full of razor-sharp riffs and vintage, valve-driven guitar sounds, [Pawn Shoppe Heart] deserves to be held up as a foundation text in the art of visceral, straight-up rock 'n' roll." - Total Guitar.
They are currently in studio working on their next album...watch this space...
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WEBSITE: http://www.vonbondies.com
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CONTACT: John Babbitt
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Al Jarreau
Sarah Brightman
Goldfrapp
Money Mark
Ozomatli
Tim Finn
Loreta
The Von Bondies
