Americana Music Fest 2015 Portrait Sessions Photography by Jeff Fasano Alice Wallace     Americana Music Fest 2015 Portrait Sessions Photography by Jeff Fasano Andrew Leahey   Americana Music Fest 2015 Portrait Sessions Photography by Jeff Fasano American Aquarium   Americana Music Fest 2015 Portrait Sessions Photography by Jeff Fasano Annette Conlon    Read More →

2015 Hollywood Music in Media Awards The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) honors music in film, TV, videogames, commercials and trailers. The HMMA nominations have historically been representative of the nominees of key awards shows that are announced months later.  Last year’s Golden Globe nominees for score matched the HMMA’ selections.  Nominees of this year’s HMMA represent visual music from around the world including Spain, Argentina,... 

L.A. Jazz Institute Presents Big Band Concepts: A Jazz Tribute to Frank Sinatra October 29-November 1  A Four Day Jazz Festival   This weekend promises to be incredible! You’ll hear LIVE world-class bands including The Johnny Mandel Big Band The Patrick Williams Orchestra The Frank Capp Juggernaut The Scott Whitfield Big Band The Carl Saunders Be Bop Big Band The Mike Berkowitz Big Band Roger Neumann’s Rather Large Band and even a few... 

Toontrack releases new drum MIDI by Kenny Aronoff Toontrack announced the release of a new drum MIDI title performed by Kenny Aronoff: American Rock MIDI. “It’s a privilege to be able to give our users the experience of working with grooves from one of the most recorded session drummers in music history. Kenny’s performances are both musical, and inspiring – the perfect combination for any sort of production ranging from basic songwriting... 

Toontrack releases new EZdrummer 2 expansion: Post-Rock EZX Today, Toontrack announced the release of the Post-Rock EZX, a new sound library expansion for EZdrummer 2 recorded in Iceland’s iconic Sundlaugin Studios. This marks the fifth EZX since the EZdrummer 2 launch in 2014. About the Post-Rock EZX & the Sundlaugin Studios ”Dramatic. A force of nature. Unpredictable and almost cinematic.” When asked how to put words to the term post-rock,... 

CASIO LAUNCHES NEW CELVIANO GRAND HYBRID DIGITAL PIANO It’s not the real thing, but it’s really, really close. New York City pianist Simone Dinnerstein played to a rapt audience at Lincoln Center recently, and demonstrated the remarkable sound of Casio’s new CELVIANO Grand Hybrid digital piano. Stephen Schmidt could’ve sworn he was seeing and hearing an acoustic concert grand. “Between the sound and the appearance, that’s all I could... 

MASTER THE ART OF CO-WRITING—this Saturday, August 8, at Manhattan’s Nola Studios Chart-Topping and Award-Winning Songwriters Join Forces to Host Co-Writing Workshop in NYC NEW YORK, NY – The chart-topping and award-winning songwriters behind SongwriterLink, Educated Songwriter, and the New York Songwriters Collective have joined forces to create an intensive afternoon workshop called Master the Art of Co-Writing on August 8, 2015... 

Music Industry Day at Summer NAMM in Nashville   The public is invited to attend Music Industry Day at Summer NAMM in Nashville, a chance to attend the normally exclusive, trade-only music event. Amateur and professional musicians, songwriters, and general music lovers are invited to try new musical products and instruments, attend workshops and sessions, and network with industry leaders. In addition, enjoy live music throughout the day with... 

Doug Strahm – Your Love From Doug Strahm’s debut album “Everything Has Changed” this story is about the love between a father and son that overcomes life’s obstacles and finding the strength in love.  Read More →

EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE – HONEY PIE Exclusive track premiere from Jonathan Tyler new album HOLY SMOKES – They have toured with everyone from Grace Potter, AC/DC and ZZ top, to Kid Rock, JJ Grey and Robert Randolph.  Jonathan is currently out on tour all Summer with Butch Walker. – Their song “Devil’s Basement” was used as the theme song for Martin Scorsese Boardwalk Empire for the entire first season.  In... 

Day 3 of The 10th Annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO The Writers Jam Brings Attendees To Their Feet as Aloe Blacc, Andrea Martin, Andrew Bird, and Ashley Gorley Close HOLLYWOOD – MAY 2: From left, Andrea Martin, ASCAP VP Pop/Rock Membership Marc Emert-Hutner, Andrew Bird, Aloe Blacc, and Ashley Gorley at The Writers Jam at the 2015 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO at the Loews Hollywood Hotel on May 2, 2015 in Hollywood,... 

Day 2 of The 10th Annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO Bill Withers, Aloe Blacc, Desmond Child, Mali Music, Darrell Brown, Victoria Monet, & Kirby Lauryen Highlight HOLLYWOOD – MAY 1: Bill Withers speaks at Who He Is (and What is He to You): “I Create Music” Interview with Bill Withers at the 2015 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO at the Loews Hollywood Hotel on May 1, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tonya... 

Day 1 of The 10th Annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO Paul Williams, Ingrid Michaelson, Valerie Simpson, Richard Marx, Kevin Cronin, Toby Gad, Hanson, Goapele, Santigold, Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear) Top The Bill At Day 1 of The 10th Annual ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO HOLLYWOOD – APRIL 30: From left, Valerie Simpson, Kevin Cronin, Mike Reid, Isaac Hanson, Zac Hanson, and Taylor Hanson at the “I Create Music”... 

JOEL RAFAEL “Old Portland Town” Critically acclaimed, California songwriter and seminal folk artist Joel Rafael releases his ninth album today, Baladista, on Inside Recordings. Inside Recordings, a label created by Jackson Browne and his management team, is distributed worldwide by Alternative Distribution Alliance. “Joel Rafael’s songs are filled with passion and compassion,” says Jackson Browne. “Passion for social justice, and compassion... 

New Toontrack release: Classic Soul EZkeys MIDI Today Toontrack announced the release of a new title for their widely popular line of piano MIDI for EZkeys: Classic Soul EZkeys MIDI. By fusing gospel, blues and jazz with an aura of change and positivity, soul music dominated the charts of the late 1950’s and ’60s. More than sixty years later, some of the timeless anthems of this classic era are covered, interpreted and still play a central part... 

EZdrummer 2 has its first birthday – Extensive deals on EZX sound libraries, free EZkeys MIDI title with EZkeys Sound Expansions On May 6 2015, the second generation of Toontrack’s groundbreaking drum production tool, EZdrummer 2, has its first birthday. To celebrate this event, Toontrack is offering 40% off on EZX sound expansions all through the month. In addition, existing owners of Toontrack’s EZkeys get a free EZkeys MIDI title of their... 

Sweetwater Presents GearFest ’15 – June 12-13 Sweetwater, the number one online retailer of music instruments and audio equipment in the U.S., will present GearFest ’15, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and equipment they use to make and record music, on Friday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sweetwater campus, 5501 US Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, Indiana. GearFest is free and... 

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The Mastersons http://www.themastersonsmusic.com AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014 http://americanamusic.org Photography by Jeff Fasano http://www.jefffasano.com  Read More →

Tom Freund AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014 http://americanamusic.org Tom Freund http://tomfreund.com Photography by Jeff Fasano http://www.jefffasano.com    Read More →

Wendy Colonna and Amy Black AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014 http://americanamusic.org Wendy Colonna and Amy Black http://www.wendycolonna.com http://amyblack.com   Photography by Jeff Fasano http://www.jefffasano.com  Read More →

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TOONTRACK RELEASES NEW DRUM MIDI BUNDLE Today Toontrack announced the release of Session Drummers MIDI 6 Pack, a bundle of six individual drum MIDI titles spanning a total of more than 4,000 grooves or fills. In the Session Drummers MIDI 6 Pack, Toontrack gathered four of their all-time favorite drummers to give you a comprehensive package of grooves from all walks of contemporary rock. Six (6) individual titles by four incredible artists: the Nashville... 

2015 ASCAP “I CREATE MUSIC EXPO” UNVEILS FULL SCHEDULE OF PANELS AND PERFORMANCES Aloe Blacc to Interview Legendary Bill Withers Chart-topping Songwriters and Composers Added to 3-Day Lineup Include Toby Gad, William Larsen, Deborah Lurie, Audra Mae, Andrea Martin, Richard Marx, No I.D., Shawn Patterson, Santigold, Eddie Schwartz and Valerie Simpson ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, a leader in performing... 

Photo Credit: Blythe Thomas Louisa Wendorff Signs on as a Bedell Signature Artist Learn about Baby B and what’s coming down the pipeline for Louisa. Louisa Wendorff has been singing since she was seven years old.  In June of 2014 she released Arrow, which climbed to #2 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart, and #1 on Billboard’s HeatSeekers chart. However, you probably most recognize her for her YouTube mashup of Taylor Swift’s “Blank... 

Breedlove Guitars Adds New Burst Finish to Oregon Series Acoustic Guitars Gorgeous semi-gloss Whiskey Burst adds a visual depth to these two acclaimed instruments Breedlove Guitars is excited to unveil the Whiskey Burst finish option for its Oregon Series acoustic guitars. The Dreadnought Burst and the Concert Burst take two of Breedlove’s most celebrated, Oregon-made instruments and impart a dramatic Whiskey Burst finish to complement their striking... 

Learn. Connect. Succeed. The 10th Annual “I Create Music” ASCAP EXPO April 30 – May 2, 2015. Los Angeles, CA. The Music Creator Conference.  www.ASCAP.com/expo  Read More →

“I’ve enjoyed using GHS Nickel Rockers for many years. The precise intonation, feel and tone are what I have come to rely on. This is the particular gauge set that I use for electric guitar because of its balance between string tension and sound. GHS Nickel Rockers have always been my favorite string.” – Eric Johnson. ERIC JOHNSON – GHS NICKEL ROCKERS Eric uses these two sets depending on his preference of string tension for different guitars... 

Kaleo performs for the packed audience. SESAC Brings Excitement to SXSW 2015 SESAC showed up in a big way at the largest music festival in the world, bringing the most cutting edge talent in the industry to SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. SESAC rocked the popular annual event with a showcase at  one of the city’s top hotspots, Lamberts, with performances by such talents as Milk & Bone, Kink Ador, Ryan Corn, Heeney, Kaleo, Surfer Blood... 

TOONTRACK RELEASES NEW HIP-HOP DRUM MIDI Today Toontrack announced the release of Hip-Hop Grooves, a collection of MIDI drum grooves for a wide range of hip-hop styles. This marks the forty-sixth title in the company’s ever-growing assortment of drum MIDI for EZdrummer 2 and Superior Drummer 2. Regardless if the drummer’s before, on or off the beat—it’s never by chance. The art of playing hip-hop drums is all about the feel, touch and vibe,... 

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