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STEVE VAI - NAKED TRACKS 5-CD SET AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 is a series of recording packages that contain mixes of Steve's songs without the lead guitars. This package of CDs is designed for the jammers - those who crave playing their instruments along with a band, but don't have the musicians to back them up.
Previously available only through digital download, the 5-CD set is now available at retailers worldwide! The deluxe set is also available exclusively at Guitar Center stores in the USA.
Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 contains backing tracks from the following albums: Passion And Warfare, Sex & Religion, Alien Love Secrets, Fire Garden, The Ultra Zone, Alive In An Ultra World, and Real Illusions: Reflections
Visit the Naked Tracks Microsite
Order the CD Set
Download via iTunes
FAVORED NATIONS FAVORITES AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL DOWNLOAD
Many of your favorite Favored Nations releases are now for download via international iTunes stores. Search for your favorite FN artists via your iTunes application!
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STEVE VAI - NAKED TRACKS AVAILABLE AT GUITAR CENTER
Previously only available online, Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5, is a series of recording packages that contain mixes of Steve Vai's songs without the lead guitars. The perfect practice tool, the deluxe 5-CD set will be available at Guitar Center stores in the USA in May!
This series of CDs is designed for the jammers - those who crave playing their instruments along with a band, but don't have the people to back them up. Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 contains backing tracks from Passion And Warfare, Sex & Religion, Alien Love Secrets, Fire Garden, The Ultra Zone, Alive In An Ultra World, and Real Illusions: Reflections.
Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 will also be available in retail stores outside the USA in late May, so be sure to request it at your local retailer. The set is also available on Vai.com 24/7 at the link below.
CLICK HERE to Order the 5-CD Set
CLICK HERE to Download From iTunes
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Previously only available online, Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5, is a series of recording packages that contain mixes of Steve Vai's songs without the lead guitars. The perfect practice tool, the deluxe 5-CD set will be available at Guitar Center stores in the USA in May!
This series of CDs is designed for the jammers - those who crave playing their instruments along with a band, but don't have the people to back them up. Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 contains backing tracks from Passion And Warfare, Sex & Religion, Alien Love Secrets, Fire Garden, The Ultra Zone, Alive In An Ultra World, and Real Illusions: Reflections.
Naked Tracks Vol. 1-5 will also be available in retail stores outside the USA in late May, so be sure to request it at your local retailer. The set is also available on Vai.com 24/7 at the link below.
CLICK HERE to Order the 5-CD Set
CLICK HERE to Download From iTunes
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Zappa Plays Zappa wins a Grammy ® Award!
Congratulations to Zappa Plays Zappa (Featuring Steve Vai & Napoleon Murphy Brock) for winng the Best Rock Instrumental Grammy ® Award for the song "Peaches En Regalia"!
More info about Zappa Plays Zappa here: http://www.zappaplayszappa.com/
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Steve Vai - "Where The Wild Things Are"
Stay tuned to FavoredNations.com and Vai.com, because soon we'll be announcing details for Steve Vai's forthcoming DVD "Where The Wild Things Are," scheduled to be released Summer 2009.
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Kenny Ellis - Hanukkah Swings 2008 Live!
Hanukkah Swings 2008 Live!
Sunday, Dec. 14th 7PM
Hanukkah Swings! at the Canyon Club, Agoura Hills
Portion of the proceeds to the American Heart Association
in memory of Harvey Cohen
Wednesday, Dec. 17th 11:30AM
Temple Beth Torah
Ventura, CA
Sunday, Dec. 21st 3PM
Westside Jewish Community Center
Hanukkah Swings Bash
Sunday, Dec. 21st 5PM
Universal Citywalk Hanukkah Party
At the Hard Rock Cafe
Monday, Dec. 22nd 6:30PM
12th Annual Menorah Lighting at Promenade at Westlake
sponsored by Temple Beth Haverim
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Andy Timmons + Mesa/Boogie
Central U.S. Clinic Dates - December 2008
Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following location in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION - Plus you'll hear some phenomenal performances from his critically acclaimed debut release, Ear X-tacy.
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Time: |
Location |
Contact Information |
Mon.,
Dec. 1,
2008 |
7:00 PM |
Hertlein Guitars
6841 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568 |
925-829-2170
Don Hertlein
hertleinguitars.com |
Tues.,
Dec. 2,
2008 |
7:00 PM |
Spitzer's Soundstage
3821 N. Blackstone
Fresno, CA 93726 |
559-224-5277
Jerry Liles
www.soundstagefresno.com |
Wed.,
Dec. 3,
2008 |
7:00 PM |
Instrumental Music
1501 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 |
805-496-3774
John Vaneslo
www.instmusic.com |
Thurs.,
Dec. 4,
2008 |
6:30 PM |
Guitar Trader
7120 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111 |
858-565-8814
Jeff Baumgart
www.musicpower.com |
Andy will share with you his secrets for getting amazing tone, featuring his favorite amplifiers, the Mesa/Boogie Lone Star & Stiletto Deuce II, along with his favorite speaker cabinets, the Mesa 2x12 and 4x12 Rectifiers. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible players perform up-close and personal and find out how you can improve your tone!
Players such as Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have invited Andy to perform with them - Come to this event and you'll quickly understand why. Don't miss it!!!
For more information about this event, please contact American Guitar & Band by calling or visiting their website as listed above - For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:
www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com
www.favorednations.com
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The new Tommy Emmanuel DVD Center Stage is in stores now!
Click Here To Order!
International Release: Late October/Early November
Upcoming Tour Dates:
10/17 - Sapporo, Japan - Zapp Sapporo
10/18 - Yokahama, Japan - Kannai Hall
10/19 - Nagoya, Japan - Centrair Hall
10/20 - Osaka, Japan - Osaka Muse
10/21 - Osaka, Japan - Osaka Muse
For a complete list of Tommy tour dates, click here
To read more about Tommy and his latest release, click here
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Steve Lukather and Neil Citron on HD TV Show
Favored Nations recording artists Steve Lukather and Neil Citron will be on the new season of Rock in a Hard Place on The 101 HD on DirecTV.
Luke is on 10/21 (A Flock of Seagulls vs. Toto) and Neil is part of the Quiet Riot All stars on 11/25 (Quiet Riot All Stars vs. Air Supply).
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"Unless your name is Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel is better than you." - Guitar Player Magazine, Sept. 2008
The new Tommy Emmanuel DVD Center Stage is available for pre-order!
US Release: October 14th
International Release: Late October/Early November
Click Here to pre-order and to watch the sneak peek trailer!
See Tommy Live On His World Tour! Dates include:
- Sacramento 9/21
- Los Angeles 9/23
- Japan 10/17
- Sweden 11/7
For a complete list of Tommy tour dates, click here
To read more about Tommy and his latest release, click here
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Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Tommy Emmanuel DVD Center Stage before you can buy it! Join the following PBS stations during their fund drives to watch this amazing new DVD.
KRSC - RSU Public Television
Claremore, OK
Thursday, September 25 - 8:00 and 9:00 PM
Southern Oregon Public Television
Medford, OR
Wednesday September 10 at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm
KVCR TV
San Bernardino, CA
Sunday, September 7 at 1 pm and Saturday September 13 at 10 PM
KIXE TV
Redding, CA
Saturday, September 6
For a complete list of Tommy tour dates, click here
To read more about Tommy and his latest release, click here
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Andy Timmons + Mesa/Boogie
Central U.S. Clinic Dates - August 2008
Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following location in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION - Plus you'll hear some phenomenal performances from his critically acclaimed debut release, Ear X-tacy.
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Northridge Music |
Citrus Heights |
CA |
| 8/20/08 |
Music 6000 |
Olympia |
WA |
| 8/21/08 |
Long & Mcquade |
Vancouver |
BC |
| 8/22/08 |
Tom Lee Music |
Richmond |
BC |
| 8/23/08 |
Mojo Music |
Bellingham |
WA |
| 8/27/08 |
Melodee Music |
Sterling |
VA |
| 8/28/08 |
Fretmill Music |
Roanoke |
VA |
| 8/29/08 |
Richmond Music Center |
Richmond |
VA |
Andy will share with you his secrets for getting amazing tone, featuring his favorite amplifiers, the Mesa/Boogie Lone Star & Stiletto Deuce II, along with his favorite speaker cabinets, the Mesa 2x12 and 4x12 Rectifiers. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible players perform up-close and personal and find out how you can improve your tone!
Players such as Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have invited Andy to perform with them - Come to this event and you'll quickly understand why. Don't miss it!!!
For more information about this event, please contact American Guitar & Band by calling or visiting their website as listed above - For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:
www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com
www.favorednations.com
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"Unless your name is Chet Atkins, Tommy Emmanuel is better than you." - Guitar Player Magazine, Sept. 2008
Find out what the rave is all about... pick up the new Tommy Emmanuel Center Stage CD, available now. Also watch for the new Center Stage DVD out this fall.
For a complete list of Tommy tour dates, click here
To read more about Tommy and his latest release, click here
CRAZY FILM SCREENING
The Favored Nations Film Crazy will screen at the Sacramento Film Festival!
When: Sunday, August 10, 2008 5:00pm
Where: Crest Theater
1013 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Andy Timmons / Mesa/Boogie
Southern & Northeastern Clinic Tour
June 2008
Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following locations in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION - Plus you'll hear some phenomenal performances from his critically acclaimed debut release, ear X-tacy.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 7:00 PM
Morrison Brothers
127 Dyess Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-956-0135
www.mobro.net
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 7:00 PM
O.DiBella Music
456 S. Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
201-385-5800
www.456music.com
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7:00 PM
Magdon Music
225 Lackawanna Ave.
Olyphant, PA 18447
570-383-9413
www.magdonmusic.com
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 7:00 PM
Rudy's Music
723 7th Ave. 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
212-391-1699
www.rudysmusic.com
Friday,June 27, 2008, 7:00 PM
Matt's Music Center
35 Pleasant St.
Weymouth, MA 02190
781-335-0700
www.mattsmusic.com
Andy will share with you his secrets for getting amazing tone, featuring his favorite amplifiers, the Mesa/Boogie Lone Star & Stiletto Deuce II, along with his favorite speaker cabinets, the Mesa 2x12 and 4x12 Rectifiers. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible players perform up-close and personal and find out how you can improve your tone!
Players such as Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have invited Andy to perform with them - Come to this event and you'll quickly understand why. Don't miss it!!!
Admission is free, sponsored by Mesa/Boogie and American Guitar & Band - Admission/Seating is limited and will go fast so make your plans to attend now!
For more information about these events, please contact the applicable Mesa/Boogie Dealer listed above by calling or visiting their website - For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:
www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com
www.favorednations.com
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ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR - GERMAN TV APPEARANCE
Friday May 30th
3:25 - 4:55
3SAT
If you live in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, be sure to tune into TV's 3SAT on Friday, May 30th at 3:25 to catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor performing on WDR's "Crossroads".
The band's performance was recorded on April 9th at the Harmonie in Bonn, Germany by German television WDR for the program "Rockpalast".
"ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR" is available at all your favorite music stores throughout Canada and the U.S.
Click here to order.
Catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor live on tour. For a complete list of dates, please click here.
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ERIC SARDINAS INTERVIEW IN JUNE ISSUE OF GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE
Blues-rock slide guitarist Eric Sardinas is interviewed in the latest issue of Guitar Player magazine.
Pick up the June issue to read about Eric, his latest CD "ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR" and insight into his guitar playing prowess.
"ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR" is available at all your favorite music stores throughout Canada and the U.S.
Click here to order.
Catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor live on tour. For a complete list of dates, please click here.
WINNERS OF THE ERIC SARDINAS CONTEST!
Five lucky winners will be receiving an ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR prize pack!
Contest participants entered on-line at the Favored Nations website. Prize winners were selected by random drawing.
Each Prize Pack contains:
An autographed copy of Eric's latest Favored Nations CD ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR
A copy of ERIC SARDINAS - BLACK PEARLS CD from Favored Nations
An official Eric Sardinas thumb-pick
Watch for new Favored Nations contests to be announced soon!
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NEW TOMMY EMMANUEL - CENTER STAGE CD - OUT NOW
TOMMY EMMANUEL
CENTER STAGE
LIVE 2 CD SET
NOW IN STORES IN THE USA AND CANADA!!!!
On-Sale in Europe: May 26th
Two-time Grammy® nominated acoustic guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel is currently on tour in support of his new live 2 CD set CENTER STAGE.
For a complete list of dates, click here
To read more about Tommy and his latest release, please click here
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ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR and YARDBIRDS LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB - NOW AVAILABLE AT AMAZON USA!
ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR
The latest CD from slide guitarist Eric Sardinas is now available at Amazon in the USA!
On his fourth album, "Eric Sardinas and Big Motor", the artist delivers a powerful musical statement that stands as his most accomplished release to date, fueled by a wily sense of adventure, imagination and ferocious lead guitar finery. Honest, soulful and fire-branded with a gritty passion, Eric Sardinas is the real deal, infusing his music with an embattled spirit, reconfiguring deep southern blues with the finesse of a master.
Click here to order.
Catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor live on tour. For a complete list of dates, please click here.
THE YARDBIRDS
"Live At B.B. King Blues Club", the latest CD from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members is now at Amazon USA.
"Live At B.B. King Blues Club" captures a truly memorable performance of 19 songs including such Yardbirds classics as "For Your Love", "Heart Full of Soul", "Shapes of Things", and "Train Kept A Rollin'".
Click here to order.
The Yardbirds will be on tour with The Zombies throughout the U.K starting on May 14th. Click here for list of dates.
Watch for the Yardbirds to return to America with summer tour dates. Details will be posted soon.
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TOMMY EMMANUEL AND PIERRE BENSUSAN RECOGNIZED
AS THE BEST IN GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE
Results of Guitar Player's annual Readers' Choice Awards for 2008 have been posted on their website.
Favored Nations artists Tommy Emmanuel and Pierre Bensusan were recognized as being the best in their respective fields!
Tommy Emmanuel was named "BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST", while Pierre Bensusan received "BEST WORLD GUITARIST".
Also worth noting is Larry Carlton who tied with Pat Metheny for "BEST JAZZ GUITARIST". In 2001, Larry Carlton recorded the Favored Nations release "No Substitutions" with Steve Lukather.
The voting ballot was published in the December issue. Voters were also able to vote on-line.
Click Here to read a preview of the awards. The print version will appear in the May 2008 issue of Guitar Player.
Thank you to all who voted.
On April 29th, Tommy Emmanuel will be releasing his new 2 CD live set "CENTER STAGE" on Favored Nations Acoustic.
For more Pierre Bensusan, pick up "ALTIPLANOS" on Favored Nations.
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CENTER STAGE - New Tommy Emmanuel CD Available April 29th
Favored Nations Acoustic presents two new projects from Grammy® nominated virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel c.g.p.: Center Stage a live two CD set, followed by a full length concert DVD.
Center Stage is a two CD set and separate DVD release - originally recorded live over three nights in October of 2007 at the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico, California for the PBS television series "Sierra Center Stage."
Center Stage is a great mix of the new and the fan favorites from previous Favored Nations Acoustic releases like The Mystery and Endless Road. Both the CD and DVD feature such songs as Emmanuel's "Beatles Medley", "Mombasa", "Initiation", "Morning Aire" and include arrangements of popular traditional tunes "House of the Risin' Sun" and "Amazing Grace".
Introduced are four never-before recorded songs of Emmanuel's - "Ruby's Eyes", "The Jolly Swagman", Lenny Bro'" and "Papa George" (inspired by George Harrison).
CENTER STAGE THE LIVE TWO CD SET
ON SALE APRIL 29TH
IN THE USA AND CANADA.
PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL U.S.
ON-LINE RETAILERS SUCH AS AMAZON
ON SALE IN EUROPE: MAY 26TH
Watch for the Center Stage DVD to Arrive in Mid Summer
Details to Follow
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Andy Timmons / Mesa/Boogie
Central U.S. Clinic Date
April 2008
Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following location in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION - Plus you'll hear some phenomenal performances from his critically acclaimed debut release, Ear X-tacy.
Friday, April 25, 2008 @ 7:00 PM
American Guitar & Band
13777 Grove Drive North
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(Hwy 94 & Weaver Lake Rd)
763-424-4888
info@americanguitarandband.com
Andy will share with you his secrets for getting amazing tone, featuring his favorite amplifiers, the Mesa/Boogie Lone Star & Stiletto Deuce II, along with his favorite speaker cabinets, the Mesa 2x12 and 4x12 Rectifiers. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible players perform up-close and personal and find out how you can improve your tone!
Players such as Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have invited Andy to perform with them - Come to this event and you'll quickly understand why. Don't miss it!!!
Admission is free, sponsored by Mesa/Boogie and American Guitar & Band - Admission/Seating is limited and will go fast so make your plans to attend now!
For more information about this event, please contact American Guitar & Band by calling or visiting their website as listed above - For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:
www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com
www.favorednations.com
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ANDY TIMMONS BAND TOUR DATES
The Andy Timmons Band is going to be performing live through March and April. Watch for Andy to appear in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy and the USA.
MARCH 14TH - FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - MUSIKMESSE
INFO: http://musik.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/de/
MARCH 15TH - FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - MUSIKMESSE
INFO: http://musik.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/de/
MARCH 16TH - VERVIERS (BELGIUM) - SPIRIT OF '66
INFO: 0032-87-2522233 www.spiritof66.com
MARCH 18TH - WETZLAR (GERMANY) - FRANZIS
INFO: 0049-644148767 www.franzis-wetzlar.de
MARCH 20TH - VALENCIA (SPAIN) - SALA FUSSION (Gig + Clinic)
INFO: 0034-685452716 www.salafussion.com
MARCH 22ND - VILLAMALEA ALBACETE (SPAIN)
CASA DE LA CULTURA (Gig + Clinic) INFO: 0034-658856869
MARCH 25TH - PISA (ITALY) - BORDERLINE
INFO: 050-580577 www.borderlinepisa.it
MARCH 26TH - MILANO (ITALY) - MUSICDROME
INFO: iceconcerti@gmail.com opening act: STRING 24
MARCH 27TH - RIVALTA SUL MINCIO (MN) (ITALY) - LE ANTICHE COLONIE
INFO: www.modernmusicinstitute.com
MARCH 28TH - ELLERA DI CORCIANO (PG) - TEATRO ARCA
INFO: 349-0583408 www.modernmusicinstitute.com
MARCH 29TH - PESCARA (ITALY) - ROCKHOUSE CLUB
INFO: www.rockhouseclub.net
MARCH 30TH - CONEGLIANO (TV) (ITALY) - ADGPA GUITAR
INTERNATIONAL RENDEZ-VOUS - INFO: www.adgpa.it
MARCH 31ST - SAN GIOVANNI IN PERSICETO (BO) (ITALY) - TEATRO FANIN
INFO: iceconcerti@gmail.com
APRIL 3RD - ROMA (ITALY) - STAZIONE BIRRA
INFO: www.stazionebirra.it opening act: ALESSANDRO BENVENUTI BAND
APRIL 4TH - MADDALONI (CE) (ITALY) - TEATRO ALAMBRA (Gig + Clinic)
INFO: 328/3456629 cirus81@libero.it opening act: CIRO MANNA BAND
APRIL 6TH - MESSINA (ITALY) - TEATRO ANNIBALE MARIA DI FRANCIA
INFO: 090/2924981 info@lizardmessina.it
APRIL 16TH - DALLAS, TEXAS (USA) - Granada Theater w/Gary Hoey
INFO: http://www.granadatheater.com/
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ERIC SADINAS AND BIG MOTOR - NEW CD OUT NOW!
The latest CD from slide guitarist Eric Sardinas is out now in the USA! The CD is now available at all Eric Sardinas live performances and online at MusicToday.com. Digital downloads can be purchased at all online music stores.
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
THE ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR CD WILL BE ON SALE AT MUSIC TODAY FOR $11.98. SALE ENDS MARCH 31ST. CLICK HERE TO ORDER
CANADA RELEASE: April 1st, 2008
INTERNATIONAL RELEASE: April 28th, 2008
ANDY TIMMONS - U.S. CLINIC TOUR
Recently, guitarist Andy Timmons hit the road on his Mesa/Boogie U.S. Clinic Tour. Seen here, is Andy playing a Fender Telecaster at C.V. Lloyde Music Center in Champaign, Illinois.
The clinics were a chance to learn a bit about Andy and his Mesa/Boogie amps as well as hear songs from his latest Favored Nations release Resolution.
Thanks To Rob at C.V. Lloyde Music Center for providing the photo.
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ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR TOUR 2008 - NEW DATES ADDED
The Eric Sardinas and Big Motor 2008 tour continues to grow. Additional dates have been added for the U.S., Germany, Czech Republic, Portugal and Spain. Watch for additional cities to be announced soon!
To see the current dates, Click Here
For more info on the new Eric Sardinas and Big Motor CD, Click Here
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PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM NAMM 2008
The 2008 NAMM convention in Anaheim, California recently came to a conclusion and like many labels, Favored Nations' artists were seen a' plenty.
Here's a small sample:
Favored Nations artist Mattias IA Eklundh performing at the Hohner booth at NAMM 2008.
Favored Nations artist Vernon Reid performs with Living Colour at one of the countless NAMM after parties held at one of the surrounding hotel venues.
Dug Pinnick of Kings X performing with Living Colour.
The Ibanez 20th Anniversary Joe Satriani Concert
(Foreground) Favored Nations artists Doug Doppler (Far Left) and Marty Friedman (Far Right) join Herman Li, Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert on stage.
(Background) Matt Bissonette and Galen Henson
Fender held one of their usual great jam sessions. Guitar great Greg Koch was in attendance and played some incredible licks. CLICK HERE to view video of his performance.
Another Favored Nations artist there to play was bass legend Stu Hamm. Here's a great clip of him performing: CLICK HERE
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TOMMY EMMANUEL - LIVE AT HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
50 MOST ESSENTIAL GUITAR DVDS
LIVE AT HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA, Tommy Emmanuel's latest DVD on Favored Nations has been voted by Guitar Player magazine to be one of the 50 MOST ESSENTIAL GUITAR DVDS.
The editors and staff at Guitar Player have gone through the plethora of digital video discs from the guitar genre to come up with the 50 DVDs that they feel highlight the "serious guitar goods."
Pick up the February issue of Guitar Player to read the cover feature and see who joins Tommy on the magazine's list of the 50 greatest guitar DVDs.
GUITAR PLAYER - NEW ARTICLE ON DOUG DOPPLER AND GUITAR HERO III
Ever wonder who's actually playing those guitar riffs on the new Guitar Hero III - Legends Of Rock? The February issue of Guitar Player reveals all. Favored Nations artist Doug Doppler is interviewed and reveals a few in-sights on how he was able to capture the sounds of those classics songs. Also present are the other skilled musicians who played on the game's tracks.
To hear more Doug Doppler, get DOPPLER INC. - NU INSTRUMETAL from Favored Nations, available at all your favorite record shops and on-line stores.
CANADA - Favored Nations albums are now available at iTunes.
Favored Nations is now available for download at iTunes in Canada. Preview and purchase music from Favored Nations releases like:
- THE YARDBIRDS - LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB
- TOMMY EMMANUEL - THE MYSTERY
- VERNON REID - OTHER TRUE SELF
- MIMI FOX - PERPETUALLY HIP
- And many more!
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ERIC SARDINAS - NEW 2008 TOUR DATES
Eric Sardinas will once again stake his claim on the music world with his unique brand of gutsy guitar driven Blues/Rock. A full-blown worldwide Eric Sardinas tour is now building in support of his up-coming new album release.
A complete list of tour dates are now posted with new shows being added... please visit the Favored Nations' Tour section to stay up to date on where you can catch Eric live.
Details on the new Eric Sardinas album will be posted shortly. Watch this space!
TOMMY EMMANUEL - A VIDEO MESSAGE
Tommy has posted a special video clip on You Tube to wish all his friends and fans a Happy New Year. Click here for a complete update on the guitar great.
CRAZY - THE FAVORED NATIONS FILM SCREENING
CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the life of legendary guitarist Hank Garland had its first big screen showing on Monday, December the 10th at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California.
Ali Larter, Star of CRAZY at the After Party
The Favored Nations production was shown to a full capacity audience of the film's cast, crew, family, friends and various music celebrities. Such folks in attendance were the movie's main stars Ali Larter and Waylon Payne, executive producers Ray Scherr and Steve Vai, director/writer/producer Rick Bieber, music supervisor Richard Rudolph and numerous others from the cast and crew.
Film Cast Member Mandy Barnett Performing On-Stage at After Party
Also seen at the screening were guitarists James Burton, John Frusciante, Tony MacAlpine, Steve Lukather and Allan Holdsworth to name a few.
Steve Lukather, Steve Vai & Warren Di Martini Trade Leads at the After Party Jam Session
Following the film, an after party took place where music was performed live by a stellar list of guests. Cast members Mandy Barnett and Stacy Earl sang songs featured in the movie. Waylon Payne, who portrays Hank Garland, sang a beautiful version of "Crazy", made famous by Patsy Cline. Also performing with the house band were guitar greats Warren Di Martini, Steve Lukather, James Burton and son Jeff, Steve Vai, Tony MacAlpine, Larry Koonse, and more. Spotted in the packed crowd were actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and musician John Mayer.
Guitar Legend James Burton Performs with the Movie's Lead Waylon Payne
CRAZY chronicles the legendary guitar player's who emergence from the Nashville scene in the 1950's. Blessed with incomparable natural talent, Hank quickly became one of the most in-demand session players in town - artists including Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley sought him out to play on their recordings. Moving fluently between country, rockabilly, jazz and other idioms, Hank was also recognized by jazz masters including Dave Brubeck, Gary Burton, Joe Morello and Joe Benjamin. Tragically, clashes with the Nashville music establishment, a tempestuous relationship with his wife Evelyn, a near fatal car accident and subsequent electric shock therapy ended Hank's playing career at the age of thirty-one. Today, almost a half-century after he vanished from the music scene, Hank Garland's guitar lives on through scores of other performers' hit records and his own visionary jazz recordings.
To read more and view the film's trailer, CLICK HERE
All Photos © Jesse Grant for WireImage
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Andy Timmons Band - Mesa/Boogie Central U.S. Clinic Tour
Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following locations in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, Resolution.
Mon., Feb. 4, 2008 7:00 PM
Hix Brothers Music
4315 Westbrook,
Aurora, IL 60504
Tues., Feb. 5, 2008 7:00 PM
Interstate/Cascio Music
13819 W. National Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
Wed., Feb. 6, 2008 7:00pm
The Rock Box - Guzzardo Music
317 W. Jefferson
Rockford, IL 61101
Thurs., Feb. 7, 2008 7:00pm
The Luthier Shoppe
1717 Wabash Ave.
Springfield, IL 62704
Fri., Feb. 8, 2008 7:00pm
CV Lloyde Music Center
102 S. Neil
Champaign, IL 61820
Sat., Feb. 9, 2008 5:30pm
Maken' Music
1455 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60622
For further details, see the latest Mesa/Boogie Newsletter. Get there early... Andy's clinics are always well attended events.
For more Andy Timmons, click here.
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Ryan Seacrest Spins Kenny Ellis' Song "Swinging Dreiedel"
Favored Nations artist Kenny Ellis has gained a new fan in national personality Ryan Seacrest. Seacrest spent a portion of his airtime this morning to discuss how much he loved Kenny's song "Swingin Dreidel"!
"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest!" is heard weekday mornings on 102.7 KIIS-FM.
CNN Newswoman Daryn Kagan featured Kenny on her podcast. Click here to watch.
Kenny has recently been played on:
KFI 640 - L..A.'s popular morning program "The Bill Handel show" has been using "Swingin' Dreidel" from the CD Kenny Ellis "Hannukah Swings" as their opening to local holiday news. Earlier in the month, Handel gave a nice plug to Kenny and his CD.
KFWB radio - An interview with Ellis ran last week promoting a local appearance.
XM - Radio Hanukkah - "Hanukkah Swings!" now in rotation till December 12th along with pre-recorded Kenny Ellis stories and holiday wishes.
Martini Lounge Radio 1340 AM - "Hanukkah Swings!" is now spinning at the Philadelphia station.
Peppino D'Agostino January Radio Appearance
Listen to Peppino D'Agostino live on the radio at the following times:
January 12, 2008, 3:00PM PST
LIVE ON-AIR - KALW San Francisco Bay Area 91.7 FM
Also streaming at www.kalw.org
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January 13, 2008, 11:30AM PST
LIVE ON-AIR:
KPIG Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay 107.5 FM
KPIG Greater San Francisco Bay Area 1510 AM
KPYG San Luis Obispo 94.9 FM
KZAP Chico 96.7 FM
Also streaming at www.kpig.com
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Favored Nations Holiday Ringtones
Download the Steve Lukather "Carol of the Bells" or "Joy To The World" ringtone to your cell phone for an axe-bending ring, or you can download the Kenny Ellis "Swingin' Dreidel" ringtone and let Hanukkah swing on your phone.
Enable Steve Lukather "Carol of the Bells" with this link
Enable Kenny Ellis "Swingin' Dreidel" with this link
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ANDY TIMMONS - ON COVER OF TEXAS MAGAZINE BUDDY
Guitarist Andy Timmons is on the cover of the November issue of Buddy magazine. Inside, Andy discusses his career and his latest Favored Nations CD RESOLUTION.
Photo:Darleen McAdams/Buddy Magazine
Buddy is published in Texas and highlights Texas music.
For more Andy Timmons, click here.
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PIERRE BENSUSAN - INTERVIEW IN GUITAR PLAYER
Acoustic guitarist Pierre Bensusan discusses his complex playing techniques in the December issue of Guitar Player magazine. This in depth interview covers everything from his signature guitar and string set to his latest Favored Nations CD Altiplanos. Find out why Pierre Bensusan is recognized as a truly unique talent.
The December issue of Guitar Player magazine is on local news stands now. See Pierre Bensusan playing at Guitar Player TV
To learn more about Pierre Bensusan, Click Here
Pierre's CDs Altiplanos and Intuite are available everywhere.
Also available from Favored Nations: IGN - An Evening With International Guitar Night featuring Pierre Bensusan, Andrew York, Guinga, and Brian Gore
ANDY TIMMONS - LISTED IN THE TOP 40 UNDERRATED GUITARISTS
Guitar Player magazine and Harmony-Central Forum members have come together to choose who they feel are the top 40 underrated guitarists. Favored Nations artist Andy Timmons made the list. Any true fan of great rock and roll guitar work is familiar with Andy's killer tones. Other names on the list that may surprise you are Mick Ronson, Rick Derringer, STP's Dean DeLeo, and Rik Emmett. That is some strong company to be in.
To hear the amazing guitar sounds of Andy Timmons, Click Here
Andy Timmons' latest CD is Resolution, from Favored Nations. Also available: That Was Then, This Is Now
Favored Nations CDs and DVDs are available at the Favored Nations Store and music shops everywhere. Download music from on-line stores such as iTunes, emusic, Rhapsody, etc.
Watch For MAJOR Announcements From Favored Nations in the very Near Future.
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Andy Timmons / Mesa/Boogie Clinic Tour
Meet Texas guitar great, tone master & Favored Nations recording artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following locations in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Discount Music Center
3301 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, FL 32805
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Total Entertainment
501 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 7:00 PM
DeLoach's Music
254 Northside Dr. East, Statesboro, GA 30458
Friday, November 9, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Music Depot of Jacksonville
5950-1 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 6:30 PM
Express Music
8900 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772
Admission is free, sponsored by Mesa/Boogie and your local Mesa/Boogie Dealer - Admission/Seating is limited and will go fast so make your plans to attend now!
For more information about these events, please contact the applicable Mesa/Boogie Dealer listed above by calling or visiting their website. For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:
www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com
Andy Timmons - The Making of the Album "Resolution"
Featured in EQ Magazine
The October issue of EQ magazine features the article "ANDY TIMMONS DETAILS THE STUDIO STRATEGY FOR RESOLUTION". In it, Andy and fellow band-mate Mike Daane discuss their recording techniques used to complete the CD.
More info here: www.eqmag.com
Tommy Emmanuel - As Recommended By Les Paul In The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal recently asked legendary musician Les Paul to list the guitar players that he admires most. Les Paul is no stranger to the guitar or to the countless players that have graced the stages world wide. His choices included such amazing players as Django Reinhardt, Jeff Beck, and TOMMY EMMANUEL!!!
Les Paul's picks were printed in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal on September 22nd. The article featured a photo of Tommy, a mention of his new CD "THE MYSTERY" on Favored Nations, and a short blurb about his playing.
Tommy Emmanuel is currently on tour across the USA. For a complete list of dates, please visit the Tour Page
Peter Huttlinger to perform with LeAnn Rimes on the Tonight Show and Dancing With The Stars
Peter Huttinger will be playing guitar for LeAnn Rimes on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on NBC on November 1st. He will also be performing as LeAnn's only backing musician on Dancing With The Stars on November 6th. It airs on ABC, check your local listings.
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ANDY TIMMONS FEATURED IN LATEST EQ MAGAZINE
The October issue of EQ magazine features the article "ANDY TIMMONS DETAILS THE STUDIO STRATEGY FOR RESOLUTION". In it, Andy and fellow bandmate Mike
Daane discuss their recording techniques used to complete the CD.
RESOLUTION, the new Favored Nations CD from the Andy Timmons Band is an
impressive monument of extraordinary guitar-texture - aggressive, inspired,
blissful, and simply irresistible. Bolstered by Timmons' blazing virtuosity
and immaculate song craft, the record is an imaginative marriage of studied
dynamics, smoldering grooves and hard-hitting musicality.
For all things Andy Timmons, please visit: http://www.andytimmons.com/
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THE YARDBIRDS FEATURED ON THE SIMPSONS SEASON OPENER!
On Sunday, September 23rd at 8:00pm, The Simpsons return for their new TV season.
The opening episode entitled "He Loves To Fly and He D'Oh's" will feature the track "I'M A MAN" from The Yardbirds "LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB" CD.
Also included in the episode will be guest stars Stephen Colbert and Lionel Ritchie.
The Yardbirds "LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB" CD is available for order at Music Today in the U.S. Digital downloads can be found at all the leading on-line sites such as iTunes.
Click Here For More Yardbirds Info
Click Here To Order The New Live CD
Click Here To Get The Live CD On iTunes
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Guitarist Mattias IA Eklundh - Guitar Clinics
Guitarist Mattias IA Eklundh will be hosting guitar clinics this fall in the U.K. as well as in the U.S. (Atlanta, GA), Italy, Sweden, and Lithuania.
Mattias IA Eklundh - Guitar Clinic Dates
2007-09-20 Vaxjo, Sweden
2007-09-24 Ljungby, Sweden
2007-09-27 Cardiff, Wales
2007-09-28 Manchester, England
2007-10-05 Atlanta, USA
2007-10-10 Alafors, Sweden
2007-10-27 Verona, Italy
2007-11-21 Vilnius, Lithuania
For Further Info, Please Visit the Official Freak Guitar Website: http://www.freakguitar.com
Mattias has also been gracious enough to guest write the latest Favored Nations MySpace blog. To read, go to: http://www.myspace.com/favorednations
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ANDY TIMMONS BAND - EUROPEAN TOUR
The Andy Timmons Band will be touring Europe in September performing a series of concert/clinics sponsored by Mesa Boogie. This will be a unique opportunity to hear Andy, Mike and Dan in concert as well as getting a chance to hear them discuss how they get their awesome tones. Countries they will visit include Poland, Switzerland, Germany, UK and Italy.
Friday 14th September 2007
Clinic - Krakow, Poland
Rock and Roll
Ul. Lokietka 79
Krakow, Poland
Saturday 15th September 2007
Clinic - Pfa:ffikon, Switzerland
Seedamm Music Store
Churestr. 162
Pfa:ffikon 8807, Switzerland
Monday 17th September 2007
Clinic - Frankfurt, Germany
Musik Schmidt
Hanauer Landstrasse 338
60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tuesday 18th September 2007
Clinic - Ibbenburen, Germany
Musik Produktiv
Fuggerstrasse 6
49479 Ibbenburen, Germany
Wednesday 19th September 2007
Clinic - Hamburg, Germany
Just Guitars
Feldstrasse 66
20359 Hamburg, Germany
Thursday 20th September 2007
Clinic - Birmingham, UK
Professional Music Technology
136, Lawley Middleway, Birmingham. West Midlands
B4 7XX, UK
Friday 21st September 2007
Clinic - Milan, Italy
Meet Music Show
Milano Fiera,
Milano, Italy
Saturday 22nd September 2007
Clinic - Milan, Italy
Meet Music Show
Milano Fiera,
Milano, Italy
For all things Andy Timmons, please visit: http://www.andytimmons.com/
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