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20TH ANNUAL L.A. MUSIC AWARDS JULY SHOWCASE LINEUP FEATURES PERFORMANCE BY ALICE COOPER SIDEMAN ”ROCKIN’” REGGIE VINSON, WHO PLAYED WITH COOPER AT THE WHISKY IN THE SUMMER OF 1969!!!!

(WEST HOLLYWOOD) – Travel back in time to the Summer of1969 with rock ’n’ roll royalty in the person of Reggie Vinson, guitarist extraordinaire who headlines the 20th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards July Showcase, Thursday, July 29 at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go, 8901 W. Sunset Blvd. 7 p.m.-12 midnite. $12. Info: (310) 652-4202 or http://www.whiskyagogo.com.

A/k/a ”Rockin’ Reggie,” Vinson co-wrote some of legendary rock front man Alice Cooper’s biggest hits including ”Billion Dollar Babies,” which has sold over six million copies worldwide. Vinson appeared on Cooper albums ”Killer,” ”School’s Out,” and ”Muscle of Love” as a session guitarist and background vocalist., and performed with the famed vocalist at The Whiskey in the Summer of 1969. The two remain friends to this day, with both currently residing in Arizona. Vinson – who performs with his band American Rockers, at the Whiskey that night – has also played with a Who’s-Who in Rock, including Chuck Berry; John Lennon, Roy Orbison; Etta James; Blondie; The Platters; and Liberace. Vinson has been the recipient of ten gold and/or platinum awards over his storied career, and most recently appeared as a guest on country great Shania Twain’s biography CD. He has also written the title song for new TV show ”Shootin’ The Breeze” and co-wrote ”The Day The Towers Fell” for the 911 Memorial Museums in New York City.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
June 9, 2010 213.924.4901 [email protected]

ATTENTION BANDS AND SOLO ARTISTS: 20th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR STRETCH RUN TO RED CARPET; MAIN EVENT AT PARAMOUNT STUDIOS IN HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18,, 2010

(HOLLYWOOD) – Attention all bands and solo artists: The Los Angeles Music Awards, the longest-running independent music awards show of its kind now in its twentieth consecutive year, are currently accpeting submissions, for the stretch run to this year’s Main Event, taking place at Paramount Studios inside the Paramount Theater in Hollywood on Thursday, November 18, 2010, it was announced by Executive Producers, Al Bowman and Susanna Griffie.
The LAMA’s are the longest-running independent awards show of its kind; past nominees include Grammy-winning act Black Eyed Peas, platinum pop artist Gwen Stefani; 1999 Independent Rock Album of the Year winner, Alien Ant Farm; and blues guitarist, Walter Trout.
Nominations are still being awarded in approximately two dozen categories including Rock Album of the Year; Rock Artist; Triple A; Country; Adult Contemporary; Male and Female Songwriter; and many others. To submit electronically, click on the link below:

http://www.sonicbids.com/lamusicawards
For direct mail submissions, please send your CD along with press and/or bio., and a non-refundable $40.00 submission fee in the form of a check or money order to:

Los Angeles Music Awards* 615 7th Street* Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

All submissions will be listened to and professionally evaluated for quality purposes. All Nominees will be informed via e-mail or telephone.
Those selected for nomination will receive two complimentary tickets to our Red Carpet Main Event on November 18 and will be placed on the ballot for the annual LAMA Voting Event that takes place at the Whisky A Go-Go on October 7th
For additional information on the 20th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, please go to http://www.lamusicawards.com

LOVE ON THE FREEWAY BY LASANA BANDELÉ: PRE-RELEASE SINGLE FROM UPCOMING CD

“Frightened by a gentle kiss, A never knew what I’d missed. A never been to heaven, a never took the time. Never been to Florida. A never knew what I’d find. Love On The Freeway, like a cool breeze on my mind.” - Words from Lasana Bandelé’s new single.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – May 1st, 2010. Storitela Music is proud to announce the release on May 7th, 2010 of “Love On The Freeway” by Lasana Bandele a Pre-Release single titled from his upcoming CD. “Love On The Freeway” is a digital only offering distributed by CD Baby and available on iTunes, Amazon and other major stores worldwide.

Lasana Bandelé’s new brand of Roots Rock Reggae is a big sound; fresh, delightful, witty and uplifting. “Love On The Freeway” delivers a strong taste of the CD as a whole, 12 song featuring a wide range of titles from love to protest, each with its own character and voice wrapped in a common theme. Lasana Bandelé will place another indelible mark on the industry following the success of “Living In Shacks” as a unique Artist with a bold and hypnotic voice, a prolific songwriter, an arranger with a distinctive flair for painting stirring pictures with music, a fine musician, a producer who knows exactly where he’s going and where he wants to take us. These works are provocative, lively and relevant, from slow groove to up tempo, a brilliant and powerful production. The long wait since “Storitela” in 2004 is appeased by this release with full course to follow.

For additional information
Electronic Press Kits Here:
http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/lasanabandele

Download Press Kit Here:
http://www.airplaydirect.com/lasanabandele

Lasana Bandelé’s Official Website:
http://www.lasanabandele.com

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Lasana Bandele is an eclectic Reggae Artist deep in his Jamaican, African roots with a big voice and powerful messages. A singer, songwriter, poet, musician, producer through his Storitela Music Ltd. label producing some of the finest music.

ALLIE JORGEN OF LEREVERIE IN-STUDIO WITH FAMED PRODUCER, RON NEVISON;
BAND NOMINATED IN “BREAKOUT SINGLE OF THE YEAR” CATEGORY FOR THE
20TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS

Newly-formed Los angeles-based Goth-Rock band Lereverie, fronted by dynamic vocalist Allie Jorgen, recently went into to record some music at East/West Recording Studio on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, Calif. with famed Producer Ron Nevison (The Who, Rolling Stones, Bad Company, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, Faces, Styx, others) at the controls.

Lereverie are nominated in the “Breakout Single of the Year” category for their song “Hold Me Down” at the 20th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, taking place Thursday, November 18 at renowned Paramount Studios on the Paramount Lot in Hollywood, Calif. Lereverie are to officially receive their nomination on Thursday, April 29 at The Whiskey A Go-Go in West Hollywood, Calif.

Pictured left to right are Mike Boden, Engineer, Allie Jorgen from LeReverie, and Ron Nevison, Producer.

New Goth-Rock Band Fronted By Allie Jorgen In Studio Recording Debut EP, With Famed Producer Ron Nevison; L.A. Live Show Dates To Follow

(HOLLYWOOD) –A new L.A. band called LeReverie whose sound is described as “powerful Gothic Rock with haunting vocals and melodies” has formed. Fronted by striking lead singer and songwriter Allie Jorgen, LeReverie are presently in studio recording their debut EP with renowned producer/engineer Ron Nevison, whose credits over the years include superstar acts such as The Who, Rolling Stones, Bad Company, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, Faces, and Styx, among others. LeReverie, which means “The Dream,” also consist of mysteriously-named pianist “O”; and Roc, one of L.A.’s best heavy rock drummers. The band cites Linkin Park, Muse, and Within Temptation among their primary musical influences. Jorgen was in a club when she heard “O” and was drawn in by his unusual melodies. “I knew my haunting vocals lyrics would fit his style perfectly,” Jorgen said. LeReverie’s songs will be available for download on the band’s website, http://www.LeReverie.com.

LEREVERIE INTERVIEWS AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ON REQUEST.

Press Contact: Doug Deutsch (213) 924-4901 [email protected]

Feisty Piranhas Rise Again With “Live In SoCal;” Headlining “Feisty Fools” Day At Canyon Club in Agoura Hills April 1 & Opening For Blue Oyster Cult At Majestic Ventura Theater April 23

“Since their sophomore, and best known, album Shocked in 2005, Feisty Piranhas have been making a splash (forgive me for the pun) in their local Southern California music scene. The band has earned their share of awards, and have opened for acts such as Blue Oyster Cult and The Misfits, it’s a wonder that they’re not getting nearly as much recognition as deserved.” RIOT ON BROADWAY

(AGOURA HILLS/VENTURA) – Award-winning SoCal rock band Feisty Piranhas Spring into the busy Concert Season full-on with two big April shows: Headlining “Feisty Fool’s Day” at the renowned Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, Thursday, April 1, 7 P.M. All Ages! 7 p.m. Info: (818) 879-5016 or log onto http://www.canyonclub.net. Email [email protected] for free tickets! Also performing: Tantalus Muse, Shadows of Aries, and Acidic; and opening for the third consecutive year for seminal rockers Blue Oyster Cult at the Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chesnut St., Ventura, Friday, April 23. 8 p.m. $27.50. Info: (805) 658-2139 or log onto http://www.venturatheater.net.

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