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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 DeMartini 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 DeMartini, 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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ERIC JOHNSON - U.S. TOUR IN SEPTEMBER
Guitarist Eric Johnson is heading out on the road in September. Check out the FN Tour section for the list of schedule stops.
Doug Doppler - New Tracks on Activision's "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s" & Australia/New Zealand Clinic Tour
Favored Nations artist Doug Doppler has recently added his guitar playing to six tracks on the new Activision video game "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s".
Click here to see game-play video featuring performances by Doug Doppler, as well a clip from his recent U.S. tour with Michael Schenker.
Doug Doppler is currently on an Ibanez clinic tour in New Zealand and Australia, and will also be appearing live on Steve Passiouras' Fretnet show on Tuesday August 21. Activision is currently giving away copies of "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s" at FretNet's website.
Doug Doppler - Down Under Dates
Mon. August 6: Atwaters MusicWorks, Auckland, NZ, 7:30pm
Tu. August 7: Mainline MusicWorks, Takapuna, NZ 8:00pm
Sat. Aug 18: Allans Music. Alexandria, AU, 2:00pm
Tu. August 21: Fretnet radio show, Melbourne, AU, 7-8pm EST Australian
Wed. August 22: Melbourne, AU - to be confirmed
For more info on Activision's "Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s", please visit http://www.guitarhero.com/gh80s/
To purchase Doug Doppler's "Nu-Instrumetal" CD from Favored Nations, please click here.
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Yardbirds Add Even More Dates To Tour!
8/9 - Zeiterion Arts Center - New Bedford, MA
8/10 - Zoellner Arts Center - Bethlehem, PA
8/11 - Ale House - Richmond, VA
8/12 - State Theatre - Falls Church, VA
8/15 - Camel Rock Casino - Santa Fe, NM
8/18 - Lewis and Clark Landing - Omaha, NE
8/19 - Surf Ballroom - Clear Lake, IA
8/22 - Northern Lights/Potawatomi Casino - Milwaukee, WI
8/23 - The Magic Bag - Ferndale, MI
8/24 - Hartwood Acres - Pittsburg, PA
8/28 - B.B. Kings Blues Club - New York, NY
8/29 - Ram's Head Tavern - Annapolis MD
8/30 - Mohegan Sun Casino - Uncasville, CT
For the complete list of Yardbirds Dates, Click here.
Click Here For More Yardbirds Info
Click Here To Order The New Live CD
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Yardbirds - New Date Added for New Bedford, MA
UPDATE! NEW SHOWS ADDED!
8/12/2007 - The State Theatre - Falls Church, VA
8/23/2007 - The Magic Bag - Ferndale, MI
8/29/2007 - The Rams Head - Annapolis, MD
The Yardbirds have added another date to their U.S. summer tour.
Thusday, August 9th Zeiterion Theatre New Bedford, MA (With Eric Burdon and The Animals)
For the complete list of Yardbirds Dates, Click here.
Click Here For More Yardbirds Info
Click Here To Order The New Live CD
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New Tommy Emmanuel Interview at Green Arrow Radio
To hear Tommy Emmanuel discuss his latest CD "THE MYSTERY", his technique,
touring, and more, check out the Green Arrow Radio program hosted by Mister
G. at WHUS radio in Connecticut. Click here for Green Arrow Radio's
website: http://www.greenarrowradio.com/
To hear the Tommy interview click here.
The Grammy nominated guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is currently on tour. To see
his complete list of tour dates click here.
John Petrucci and Marty Friedman In July Issue of Guitar Player
The July issue of Guitar Player magazine features interviews with both John
Petrucci and Marty Friedman. These two great guitarists discuss their
current projects and their unique playing styles.
John Petrucci is currently on tour with Dream Theater.
Pick up the Favored Nations CDs "AN EVENING WITH PETRUCCI & JORDAN RUDESS"
and Marty Friedman's "MUSIC FOR SPEEDING".
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ANDY TIMMONS BAND - LIVE TEXAS TOUR DATES
The Andy Timmons Band will team up with fellow Favored Nations recording artist Rob Balducci and Dallas guitarist Rhett Butler for 3 shows in these cities:
July 27 Red 7, 611 E. 7th Street, Austin, TX
July 28 Forgettaboutit #1, 11528 Jones Rd., Houston, TX
July 29 The Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX
Note: On June 22 and 23rd, Andy will also be participating in a guitar clinic at Raleigh Music Academy, located at 4720 Hargrove Rd, Suite 130, Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information on the clinic: http://www.raleighmusicacademy.com/2007workshop.html
For all things Andy Timmons, please visit: http://www.andytimmons.com/
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TOMMY EMMANUEL - Acoustic Masterclass in May Issue of Guitarist
Check out the new acoustic master class with Tommy Emmanuel in Guitarist magazine (Issue #290, on sale now). The included DVD features Tommy teaching his song "Antonella's Birthday". Inside the magazine is an extra printed part to the lesson.
The magazine is available across Europe and is carried by some newsstands in other countries. Please go to www.guitarist.co.uk for details on how to purchase.
"Antonella's Birthday" is found on Tommy Emmanuel's Favored Nations CD "The Mystery" and DVD "Live at Her Majesty's Theatre".
Tommy is currently on tour. For all the latest info, please click here.
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International Dates For Live Yardbirds CD Announced
The new Yardbirds CD "Live at B.B. King Blues Club" will be released internationally on the following dates:
Canada - 6/26/2007
Europe, Australia & Asia - 6/18/2007
On a hot July 19th evening in 2006, the B.B. King Blues Club in New York City was host to the legendary Yardbirds. Captured on tape was a blistering non-stop set of powerful blues and rock n' roll, performed to an insatiable crowd crackling with excitement.
"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 For More Info
Click Here To Order
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Doug Doppler Tour Dates and Jemfest Appearance
Doug Doppler will be hitting the road this summer to promote his Nu Instrumetal disc via a U.S. Summer Tour opening for the Michael Schenker, and an ongoing series of international clinic/show tours for Ibanez Guitars. Visit www.DougDoppler.com for more info.
Ibanez presents Jemstock - Cotati, CA. May 19
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Steve Vai's signature JEM guitar, Ibanez presents Jemstock at Zone Music in Cotati, CA on Saturday, May 19th. The day's events include speeches by Steve Vai, Hoshino US president Bill Reim, and live performances by Doug Doppler. Ibanez enthusiasts from across the nation. (including Doug) will be there to show off their collections. The featured guitar of the day will be the new JEM 20th Anniversary special edition. Visit http://www.ZoneMusic.com for details.
Doug Doppler Italian Ibanez Clinic Tour June 25-29
After a highly successful 2006 European tour opening for Gilby Clarke (Guns 'n Roses, Rock Star Supernova), Doug Doppler returns to Europe for a concert/clinic tour for Ibanez guitars and their Italian distributor, Mogar Music. Additional dates in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia TBA soon.
Doug Doppler U.S. Summer Tour with Michael Schenker
Doug Doppler hitting the road this summer opening for MSG guitar great, Michael Schenker. The tour kicks off on June 15th in California and concludes on July 21 in Springfield, VA. George Lynch of Dokken fame will be playing on all the Southern California shows as well.
Visit the Tour Page for all tour dates and info.
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Tommy Emmanuel Interview at Exclusive Magazine
Click below to read a great new interview with Tommy Emmanuel over at Exclusive Magazine. While there, enter to win CD signed by Tommy!
To read, please visit Exclusive Magazine
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2007 GUITAR PLAYER READERS' CHOICE AWARDS HONORS FAVORED NATIONS ARTISTS
Peppino D'Agostino has been voted "BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST" and Mattias Eklundh was voted "BEST NEW TALENT" by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine in THE 2007 GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE READER'S CHOICE AWARDS! This was announced in the May 2007 issue of the magazine, page 114.
Congratulations go out to both. Pick up the May issue of Guitar Player to read all about it.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MATTIAS OR PEPPINO, CLICK HERE FOR MATTIAS, AND HERE FOR PEPPINO.
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New Live Yardbirds CD Available!
On a hot July 19th evening in 2006, the B.B. King Blues Club in New York City was host to the legendary Yardbirds. Captured on tape was a blistering non-stop set of powerful blues and rock n' roll, performed to an insatiable crowd crackling with excitement.
"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 For More Info
Click Here To Order
Peppino D'Agostino Voted Best Acoustic Guitarist!
Peppino D'Agostino has been voted "BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST" by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine in THE 2007 GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE READER'S CHOICE AWARDS! This was announced in the May 2007 issue of the magazine, page 114.
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New Live Yardbirds CD Available For Preorder!
Win an Autographed Book!
On a hot July 19th evening in 2006, the B.B. King Blues Club in New York City was host to the legendary Yardbirds. Captured on tape was a blistering non-stop set of powerful blues and rock n' roll, performed to an insatiable crowd crackling with excitement.
"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'".
"Live From BB Kings Blues Club" will be released on April 10, 2007. By pre-ordering now you will be entered into an exclusive contest. 19 Grand Prize Winners will receive a 1st Edition "The Yardbirds" biography, personally autographed by original Yardbirds member Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja.
Click Here For More Info
Click Here To Launch The Yardbirds Pre-Order Store
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Tommy Emmanuel Performance and Interview
Click below to watch video of Tommy Emmanuel performing and being interviewed at the Blue Note in Milan, Italy.
To watch, please visit http://video.tiscali.it/?cat=389
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ERIC JOHNSON & JOHNNY HILAND TO PERFORM AT DALLAS GUITAR SHOW
The 30th Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival, the world's largest and longest-running festival of its kind will be held April 20, 21 and 22, 2007, at Dallas Market Hall. This year's line up of live performers will include Favored Nations artists Johnny Hiland and Eric Johnson.
For complete details, please visit http://www.guitarshow.com
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GUITAR ONE MAGAZINE - ERIC JOHNSON AND TOMMY EMMANUEL
Looking to learn a few songs from Eric Johnson and Tommy Emmanuel? Pick up the April issue of Guitar One magazine. Featured within are the guitar tabs for Tommy Emmanuel's "Antonella's Birthday" from his latest CD "The Mystery" and a lesson from Eric Johnson, including video and audio found on the cover mounted CD-Rom! Also added are the guitar tabs for Eric's "Righteous".
Click Here To Visit Guitar One
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Andy Timmons Band in France!
The Andy Timmons Band will head to France for a concert and clinic tour.
Here are the newly added dates and cities for France:
March 1: Bordeaux Ciam Music School - ATB Workshop
March 2: Nerac Guitar Festival - ATB Concert 11pm
March 3: Nerac - ATB Workshop
March 5: Nancy MAI - ATB Workshop
Check the Tour Page for the complete list of the Andy Timmons Band France dates.
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Tommy Emmanuel on Cover of Latest of Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine!
Gracing the cover of the current issue of Fingerstyle Guitar (issue #64) is Grammy-nominated guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. The magazine also contains a great feature, interview, and more! On newsstands now.
Andy Timmons, Yardbirds Tour Dates
Check the Tour Page for recently added tour dates for both Andy Timmons and The Yardbirds!
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TOMMY EMMANUEL - LIVE PERFORMANCE ON THE WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR
Tommy's musical performance was taped live on Monday, February 5th at 6:55-8:15pm EST at the Kentucky Theatre, 214 Main St, Lexington, KY.
To find when the program will air in your area, please visit: http://www.woodsongs.com/affiliates.htm. You can also watch the video here: http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp.
Woodsongs is broadcast internationally and across the U.S. on public and community radio as well as XM-15 The Village.
TOMMY EMMANUEL AND MIKE KENEALLY GUITAR LESSONS IN LATEST GUITAR ONE MAGAZINE!
Pick up the March issue of Guitar One magazine and see the latest guitar lessons from Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Keneally. Each lesson features interviews and transcriptions plus video accompaniment on the cover-mounted CD-ROM. You'll have the chance to learn their techniques and watch them as they show you exactly how it's done.
To learn more on Tommy Emmanuel and his latest CD "The Mystery", click here.
To find out about Mike Keneally and his Favored Nations CD "The Universe Will Provide", click here.
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Mimi Fox Performance in Wyoming
Mimi will be playing on Saturday, February 10 in Casper WY for the Wyoming Jazz & Blues Society. This is a Mardi Gras Celebration featuring blues artist James Armstrong and jazz guitarist Mimi Fox in concert at The Attic in Casper WY.
Doors open 6:30, show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 advance ($16 for members) or $20 day of show.
For more info, visit http://www.wyobluesandjazz.org
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TOMMY EMMANUEL WINS SECOND GOLDEN GUITAR AWARD!
At the CMAA Awards in Tamworth, Australia, Tommy Emmanuel won a Golden Guitar for Best Instrumental Performance for Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag from his album THE MYSTERY. It's his 2nd award in as many years -last year he took the guitar for his composition from his album ENDLESS ROAD, The Tall Fiddler. Congrats Tommy!
JOHNNY HILAND - TV INTERVIEW - THIS SATURDAY!
If you are in the Nashville area, make sure to catch Johnny this Saturday at 6:30 PM on NBC channel 4. "Nashville Music and More", is a new entertainment program which features portraits of Nashville's stars and a look at country music in general.
For more from Johnny Hiland, pick up Premier Guitar magazine for Johnny's monthly column. He's been writing for Premier Guitar, formally Musicians Hot Line since March of last year. More Info
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Favored Nations in the LA Times
Wednesday, January 24th's LA Times Calendar section has an article about last weekend's NAMM Show. Steve Vai is pictured signing autographs for fans at one of his endorser's booths and Vernon Reid's performance is mentioned as well. The article is called "Toys for Making Noise". Follow this link to read the full article.
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Bx3 ON COVER OF BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE!!
Bx3, the all-star bass trio of Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm, and Jeff Berlin grace the cover of the February issue of Bass Player magazine. Pick it up to find out more about these unique players and their current tour.
Bass Player magazine is sponsoring Bx3's winter 2007 tour across the USA. Four a complete list of dates, click here or visit the tour site at http://www.bx3tour.com/.
To hear Billy Sheehan, pick up Billy's Favored Nations releases Cosmic Troubadour and Compression.
For Stu Hamm, make sure to get Outbound, from Favored Nations.
All Favored Nations CDs are available at your local record shop or on-line. To find out more about ordering, go to http://www.favorednations.com/FN_store.html
Favored Nations at NAMM Convention
Steve Vai and Rob Balducci
Mike Keneally and Greg Koch
Dave Weiner
Visit the Favored Nations Myspace Blog for more photos from NAMM 2007.
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Pierre Bensusan Signature Strings
Wyres Strings is delighted to announce the endorsement of the extraordinary guitar virtuoso Pierre Bensusan and the creation of the Pierre Bensusan Signature Guitar Strings set.
Renowned French-Algerian acoustic guitar player Pierre Bensusans name is synonymous with the guitar. Playing in DADGAD tuning, Bensusans inventive playing, new musical ideas and fearless improvising draws the guitar beyond its limitations. Bensusan recorded his first album at 17 years old and won the Grand Prix du Disque, Montreux Festival, Switzerland. Additional awards have been received from Guitarist Magazine UK, fRoot Magazine, The American Association for Independent Music, Bravo de la Redacation and more. Bensusans latest cd, Altiplanos, is available on Steve Vais Favored Nations Entertainment label.
Learn more at www.wyresstrings.com
Andy Timmons in Young Guitar Magazine
Look for the February issue of Young Guitar magazine, which features Andy Timmons on the DVD.
Visit www.young-guitar.com/
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New Vernon Reid European Tour Dates
Click Here to see the new tour dates for Vernon Reid & Masque! They will be in Europe the entire month of February, so check out the dates now to see if Vernon and Masque will be coming to your city.
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Johnny Hiland Featured on Nashville's Music Row Billboard
Check out these photos of the new billboard on Music Row in Nashville, featuring Favored Nation's own Johnny Hiland! He is pictured here with fellow Nashville axe-slinger Kenny Greenberg.
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TOMMY EMMANUEL ON NPR RADIO'S 25 ESSENTIAL ECHOES CDs FOR 2006
Tommy Emmanuel's latest Favored Nations CD "The Mystery" has been voted #12 on NPR radio program ECHOES' 25 ESSENTIAL ECHOES CDs FOR 2006.
The albums are voted on by host John Diliberto and the Echoes staff.
The 25 Essential Echoes CDs for 2006 program will air Monday, January 1st & Sunday, January 7, 2007
Echoes is the nightly music soundscape heard on over 130 public radio stations, on-line at www.echoes.org. and on XM Satellite Radio, Channel 133 on Monday 3AM ET and 12Mid PT.
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A Night of Pure Guitar w/ Favored Nations Artists!
Featuring Dave Weiner, Rob Balducci, and Vernon Reid & Masque
December 29th - 8:00pm
TONIC
107 Norfolk St.
New York, New York
10002
212 358-7501
www.tonicnyc.com
Tickets: $15.00
Three of the greatest guitarists out there all on one bill? what more can you say about an amazing line-up like this? Get your tickets early for this one because you will be sorry if you miss out.
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Favored Nations in Guitar Player Magazine
Check out the January 2007 issue of Guitar Player Magazine, where you will find a master class from Tommy Emmanuel, an interview with Vernon Reid, and a lesson from Steve Vai! The issue is on the shelves now, or you can visit their website by clicking here. Also be sure to check out GuitarPlayerTV.com, who are featuring a great selection of Tommy Emmanuel videos!
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Mattias IA Eklundh on Display at the Hard Rock Cafe
Mattias was honored this year by getting his own display at the Hard Rock Cafe in Gothenburg, Sweden. His guitar now hangs beside Elvis Presley's leather jacket.
Check out his latest CD Freak Guitar - The Road Less Traveled to hear Mattias' amazing guitar abilities.
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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 cell phone.
Enable Steve Lukather "Carol of the Bells" with this link
Enable Kenny Ellis "Swingin' Dreidel" with this link
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Tommy Emmanuel Nominated for a Grammy Award!
Congratulations to Tommy Emmanuel, whose song "Gameshow Rag/Cannonball Rag" has been nominated for a Grammy Award!
This song is off his recent CD The Mystery, which can be ordered here.
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A Night of Pure Guitar w/ Favored Nations Artists!
Featuring Dave Weiner, Rob Balducci, and Vernon Reid & Masque
December 29th - 8:00pm
TONIC
107 Norfolk St.
New York, New York
10002
212 358-7501
www.tonicnyc.com
Tickets: $15.00
Three of the greatest guitarists out there all on one bill? what more can you say about an amazing line-up like this? Get your tickets early for this one because you will be sorry if you miss out.
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Tommy Emmanuel Review @ Acoustic Music
AcousticMusic.com has given the Tommy Emmanuel "Live At Her Majesty's Theatre" an excellent review!
Emmanuel stands tall with Larry Coryell, John McLaughlin, Roy Clark (when Clark shuts his yap and plays), Steve Howe, Al DiMeola, Martin Taylor, and any mind-bending fretstretcher you'd care to name. His execution and precision are inhuman, not to mention the insertion of all manner of flash and fill, even to the extent of thrumming his axe's soundbox as a percussive adjunct...
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Mimi Fox And Neal Schon Named In Top 25 Bay Area Guitarists
From the Contra Costa Times:
7. Neal Schon: Who suffered the most when Journey went from guitar rock to syrupy ballad band? Probably Schon, who, as a teenager, was trading progressive, Latin-fused riffs with Carlos Santana. He simply adjusted and became the master of the weepy solos that made girls cry at the junior prom.
22. Mimi Fox: In a four-star review of Fox's "She's the Woman," Down Beat magazine exclaimed that the CD is "everything jazz guitar is supposed to be." To that we'd like to add that Fox is everything a jazz guitarist should be.
To read the whole article, visit The Contra Costa Times
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Mimi Fox Solo Guitar Performance
Saturday, November 18th, 8:00 p.m.
McCabe's Guitar Shop
3101 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 828-4497
For ticket information, visit McCabes
Andy Timmons Video Page Added
You can check out new videos of Andy Timmons over at his Official Site!
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Tommy Emmanuel Broadcast On Echoes!
Friday, November 17th, radio program Echoes will be broadcasting a "Living Room Concert" with Tommy Emmanuel.
Tommy will be performing music from his latest Favored Nations CD The Mystery. [ Buy ]
Please go to www.echoes.org for details on where and when you can tune in to hear.
Echoes is a daily two-hour music soundscape, distributed by Public Radio International and broadcast on over 150 radio stations from Maine to California. |
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Andy Timmons LIVE Sunday October 22nd
Join Andy Timmons at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, TX on October 22nd at 1:00 PM.
He will be performing with Will Ray, Red Volkeart, Bruce Kulick, and Wolf Marshall.
Andy will perform a few songs to track and then jam w/some guitar greats!!
Sponsored by Vintage Guitar Magazine.
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Tommy Emmanuel In Goldmine Magazine!
Check out the new issue of Goldmine Magazine, featuring a review of both Tommy Emmanuel's new DVD "Live At Her Majesty's Theatre" and his new CD "The Mystery!". This prestigious magazine gives both excellent reviews - check it out now!
Tommy On The Charts!
Tommy Emmanuel's new CD "The Mystery" has been on the jazz charts for 7 straight weeks! Last week it was at number 8 with a bullet! |
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Andy Timmons Video Interviews Available
Head on over to Xotic and watch exclusive video interviews with Andy Timmons!
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Mimi Fox At The San Francisco Jazz Festival
San Francisco Jazz Festival
October 20th ? November 12th
Mimi Fox Trio
Mimi Fox, guitar - Jon Evans, bass - Randy Halberstadt, piano
Saturday, November 11 @ 2pm
Florence Gould Theatre, Legion of Honor
Click Here For More Info
Freak Kitchen's Atlanta Show
Mattias IA Eklundh and his band Freak Kitchen recently performed their debut American show in Atlanta Friday Sept 15th. They are on currently on tour in Europe, check the tour section for dates. Some pictures:
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Andy Timmons Contest Winners Announced
Sean Peters of Morrow, Georgia has won the grand prize of the Andy Timmons Ultimate Guitar/Amp Giveaway. He will be getting the Mesa Boogie Lone Star Head, the Stiletto Deuce Head, a 4x12 Rectifier Standard Slant Cab, an Ibanez AT300 Andy Timmons Signature Model Custom Guitar, and a one year subscription to Guitar Player magazine (valued at $6,181.99)!
The second place winner is Robert F Clark III from Point Pleasant, WV. Robert will receive an Ibanez SA160 Guitar, a one year subscription to Guitar Player magazine, and a signed copy of the Andy Timmons Band Resolution CD (valued at $477.98).
Third place goes to Gabe Nickelson of Houston Texas. He will get a CD copy of each album title released by Favored Nations to date, a one year subscription to Guitar Player magazine, plus a signed copy of the Andy Timmons Band Resolution CD.
Thanks to all who have entered. We would also like to thank Mesa Boogie, Ibanez and Guitar Player magazine for helping make this the most successful contest Favored Nations has done to date.
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Exclusive Tommy Emmanuel Track on iTunes!
Buy Tommy's new CD THE MYSTERY and get the free bonus track "The Finger Lakes". This is an exclusive song only available when ordering the full album at iTunes.
The music of "The Finger Lakes" is inspired by Tommy Emmanuel's visit to the Finger Lakes region located in upstate New York. Much of this area is rich with American Indian heritage. Tommy says, "This song was created to convey the awareness I had of the American Indian ancestry of the area and the natural beauty of the environment."
Click Here To Download From iTunes
Note: This is currently only available in the U.S. iTunes store.
Click Here To Enter To Win A $1400 Ibanez Acoustic Guitar!
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Hear Tommy Emmanuel Talk About Songs Off His New CD!
Lewis and Clark
Footprints
Enter To Win An Ibanez Steve Vai Signature Model Acoustic Guitar!
On August 22nd, Tommy Emmanuel's new CD The Mystery was released! To celebrate, Favored Nations Acoustic is giving away an Ibanez acoustic guitar valued at over $1400!!!
Click Here To Enter!
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Enter To Win An Ibanez Steve Vai Signature Model Acoustic Guitar!
On August 22nd, Tommy Emmanuel's new CD The Mystery was released! To celebrate, Favored Nations Acoustic is giving away an Ibanez acoustic guitar valued at over $1400!!!
Click Here To Enter!
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Kenny Ellis Performance Pictures
Kenny Ellis recently performed at the Annual CAJE conference at Duke University in North Carolina. He played to packed house of 2,000 Jewish educators and community leaders. It was his 15th year as part of the Conference for the Advancement of Jewish Education where he was dubbed a "CAJE Legend".
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Eric Johnson Exclusive Interview!
MusicPlayers.com has posted an exclusive interview with Eric Johnson! Read about how he got his start, his theory on learning to play, and plenty more!
Click Here To Read The Interview
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Congratulations to Mimi Fox!
For a forth consecutive year, Mimi Fox has been voted a "Rising Star" in DownBeat Magazine's Critics Poll.
DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE'S 71ST READERS POLL
Pick up the August issue of Down Beat Magazine and place your votes for Mimi Fox, Vernon Reid & Masque and Favored Nations Cool!
Cick Here To Visit Downbeat.com
Andy Timmons Guitar Clinic
Andy Timmons/Mesa Boogie Clinic
Aug 7, 2006 @ Rockit Music
Brea, CA
Click Here For More Info
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Steve Vai and Andy Timmons in Young Guitar Magazine
Check out the new issue of Young Guitar magazine from Japan, where Steve Vai and Andy Timmons are on the cover!
Tommy Emmanuel In-Store in Nashville!
Help celebrate the release of Tommy's new DVD by coming to an in-store performance!
Wednesday, July 12 @ 6pm - West-End Tower Records, Nashville TN
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Tommy Emmanuel DVD Clip
Check out this sneak peek from Tommy Emmanuel's upcoming live DVD Live at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat, Australia. The DVD will be available July 11th!
Click here to watch the clip!
Rob Balducci and Dave Weiner on Tour!
Each guitarist will be performing original music from their FN releases. Rob's band is a power trio featuring Ethan Meixsell on bass and Veronica Bellino on drums. Dave's packing the stage with a jaw-dropping 5-piece line up featuring Chris Maute on bass, Mike Kernicky on drums and both Clay McElwee and Sam Serinsky on additional guitars.
July 25 - Pittsburgh, PA - Duquesne University
July 26 - Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio
July 27 - Kansas City, MO - Grand Emporium
July 28 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway
July 29 - Chicago, IL - US Beer Company
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Favored Nations is on Myspace!
Favored Nations now has an official Myspace page! Add us to your friends list to get up to the second news blurbs and special announcements!
Click here to add Favored Nations to your Myspace friends.
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Andy Timmons Band Tower Records In-Store Performance!
Andy Timmons Band will be appearing at Tower Records in Dallas TX on MAY 11th.
Tower Records
3707 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 252-0200
Click here to visit AndyTimmons.com
Click here to order "Resolution"
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Doug Doppler Update!
Doug Doppler has been busy lately, between an instructional DVD, a European tour, and more!
Shows
MON 5.8.06 - DUDLEY, UK - JB'S
TUE 5.9.0 - LONDON, UK - UNDERWORLD
WED 5.10.06 - MILAN, ITALY - INDIANS SALOON
THU 5.11.06 - ATHENS, GREECE - STONE AERA
FRI 5.12.06 - XANTHI, GREECE - QUASIMODO
SAT 5.13.06 - THESSALONIKI, GREECE - MYLOS
DVD Review
Check out Doug Doppler's Diatonic Theory & Harmony DVD review in Guitar Player Magazine! Click Here to Visit GuitarPlayer.com
Click Here To Visit DougDoppler.com
Click Here To Order Nu Instrumental
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Tommy Emmanuel Tablature Book Announced!
It's finally here! The much awaited musical notation and tablature for Tommy's beloved album Endless Road.
Tracklist:
Angelina
Bella Soave
Chet's Ramble
Christmas Memories/Wheels
Endless Road
(The Man With The) Green Thumb
La Visita
Mona Lisa
Morning Aire
Old Town
Sanitarium Shuffle
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Son Of A Gun
Tall Fiddler
Windy and Warm
Click Here To Order!
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Terry Bozzio Contest Winners Announced!
Congratulations to the winner of the Terry Bozzio Chamber Works Drumset Giveaway!
John B.from Pittsburgh, PA wins the 12 Piece DW Drum Set in Terry Bozzio?s signature Candy Black Fade over Kurillian Birch and a set-up of 6 SABIAN Signature Terry Bozzio RADIA cymbals.
Also Congratulations to the runners up:
Candace D. from Shannon, MS and Dawn S. from Freehold, NJ. Each will receive the entire Favored Nations catalog of releases including a signed copy of Terry Bozzio?s Chamber Works.
Andy Timmons and Vernon Reid Pre-Orders!
You can pre-order Andy Timmons Band's new CD "Resolution" and receive it on the release date! Plus each order will receive a poster and 50 randomly chosen customers will receive a signed digipack.
Click Here To Pre-Order Andy Timmons
You can also pre-order Vernon Reid & Masque's new CD "Other True Self" and also get a free poster! Twenty lucky fans will also receive an autographed CD!
Click Here To Pre-Order Vernon Reid & Masque
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Andy Timmons Pre-Order
You can pre-order Andy Timmons Band's new CD "Resolution" and receive it on the release date! Plus each order will receive a poster and 50 randomly chosen customers will receive a signed digipack.
Click Here To Pre-Order Andy Timmons
Mimi Fox In Guitar One!
Jazz Guitarist Mimi Fox is featured in the May issue of Guitar One Magazine. Inside the issue is an interview and lesson. The lesson is accompanied by video and audio found on the included CD-ROM. This is a must for anyone working on their chops. The magazine and Mimi's new 2 CD set Perpetually Hip both hit the stores Tuesday, April 4th.
Jazz Anatomy At Truefire
Jazz Anatomy is a hands-on playing course released by Truefire that gets you up and running without tedious theory and exercises, and features Mimi Fox!
Click Here For More Info
Also! Click Here To Pre-Order Vernon Reid & Masque
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Mimi Fox and Andy Timmons CD Release Parties
Andy Timmons Band CD Release Show
Date: May 2nd, 8:00pm
Venue: The Granada Theater - Dallas, TX
3524 Greenville Ave.
http://www.granada-theater.com
Tickets on sale Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 10:00 AM
Mimi Fox In-Store Performance
Thursday April 13th 6:00pm
Tower Records
Columbus & Bay
2525 Jones St, San Francisco
Mimi will be signing copies of Perpetually Hip after
the performance.
ALSO - Be sure to get your copies of "Perpetually Hip" by Mimi Fox and "Other True Self" by Vernon Reid & Masque by clicking the links below. All orders get a free poster (buy both and get a poster of each!) and 20 random customers will each win an autographed copy of the CD booklet. 40 winners in all!
Click Here To Pre-Order Mimi Fox
Click Here To Pre-Order Vernon Reid & Masque
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