Music Publicity

Chapel Hill, NC - Rock & Sock Records recording artist, Tokyo Rosenthal, has released a new single entitled, "What Did I Used To Be?" It's a song that captures the frustrations and shattered illusions of workers all over the globe. Outsourcing, reinvention, natural resources, and desperation are all covered by award winning singer-songwriter Rosenthal.

The single, available only by download, is accompanied by a video produced by acclaimed director, Nic Beery. The video can be seen on You Tube (youtube.com/watch?v=LAU_hRBwLTE&feature=youtu.be) and on Rosenthal's web site (www.tokyorosenthal.com).

Tokyo is joined once again on the track by Chris Stamey on bass, Will Rigby on drums, and Allyn Love on pedal steel guitar. "Toke" plays lead and rhythm guitar as well as piano. He also handles the vocals.

"It didn't take much to inspire me to write this song", said Rosenthal. "All you have to do is turn on TV and the stories are all there. These are tough times and hopefully the tune and the video capture some of the frustration and misery that's all over the world. If it gets people to stop, think, and react, then I'll be happy. I don't expect to change things with a song, just stir things up a bit and document our present history."

Rosenthal has begun performing "What Did I Used To Be?" in concert to great reactions. He will perform it live on Music Fog from South By Southwest in Austin, Texas as part of their video stream from the world famous festival on March 16th. He will be joined there by his touring partner Charlie Chamberlain on mandolin and lead guitar.

Among other sites, the single is available from CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com/cd/tokyorosenthal7 and from iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-did-i-used-to-be-single/id506176199

For further information log on to www.tokyorosenthal.com

TOKYO HAPPENINGS:

Tokyo, along with Charlie Chamberlain, will be performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas, March 16-18

Toke and Charlie will embark on a three week Northeast tour beginning May 3rd in Hampton, Virginia, which will include a return to The Bitter End in NYC on May 8th

Toke will reprise his appearance at Earth Action Day in Chapel Hill, NC on April 14th,

Press Inquiries Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

Artist: Danny John Trio
Title: Mr. Twister
Genre: Jazz-Rock-Fusion
Label: Independent
Website
CD Baby Link
Source Link

Yesterday I had never even heard of Daniel John and today he is one of my favorite guitarists ever...READ MORE...

Hollywood, CA - International '60s music legend and pop pioneer Tommy Roe is back and better than ever with his first new CD release in many years! In support of his new album Tommy will also be performing several select dates in the US and Canada. A bona fide international star, Tommy Roe wrote and recorded 6 "Top 10" hits between 1962-69, more than any other solo American artist. To his credits he has 11 US Top 40 hits, 6 Top 10s, 4 Certified Gold singles, and 2 #1 Hits. He is a member of the Hit Parade Hall of Fame, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. On September 2, 2012 Tommy Roe will be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Music Association (IRRMA) Hall of Fame. http://iowarocknroll.com/news.php?id=201 Born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Tommy began writing songs at the age of fourteen, and his first recording effort yielded the international #1 hit..SHEILA. In 1963, Tommy Roe headlined the now famous UK tour, in which a rising band called The Beatles were a featured act on his tour.

“I will most likely call the new CD 'Devils Soul Pile', after a song I have written and included in the line up,” explains Tommy. “The song is a departure from my normal and expected style, and one that tells the story of dysfunctional families, and the effect it has on our youth and our neighborhoods. Lyrically, this song is a bit serious, and was inspired by the everyday news of violence in our neighborhoods and cities. But a song that ends in hope.” Other new songs include “LA I Belong To You”, “It's For You I'm Me” and “Water Underneath My Burning Bridge” as well as a re-recorded version of “Kick Me Charlie” from Tommy's 1965's 'Sweet Pea' album.

“Get Ready to party...Tommy Roe sounds better than ever!” LARRY KLEIN-Executive Producer: Dick Clark Productions

AN EVENING WITH TOMMY ROE is a new show featuring all his hits, plus less familiar tunes, and new material as well. The show features full band, unplugged and solo segments. The band is led by veteran guitarist/music director Rick Levy, who plays Epiphone guitars exclusively on tour with Tommy Roe. “I am really excited about my new show,” says Tommy. “I will be featuring some of the new songs I have written, along with some obscure material I have recorded through the years, and get many requests to do. Of course I will highlight the hits, like 'Sheila', 'Everybody', 'Hooray For Hazel', 'Sweet Pea', 'Jam Up and Jelly Tight' and 'Dizzy', along with some of my favorite covers. I will also do a Q&A session in the middle of the show while the stage is being set for my acoustic set with band leader and lead guitarist Rick Levy. This is a new addition to our show, and something I really enjoy. It gives me a chance to get up close and intimate with our audience, kind of like I do at home with family and friends.”

Tommy Roe will be performing on these dates:

April 7-8 – Riverside Casino – Riverside, IA
April 14 – Seneca Niagara Casino – Niagara Falls
May 25 – Century Casino – Edmonton, AB, Canada
June 16 – Fountain of Life Fair – Gray, TN
June 17 (tentative) Ponte Vedra, Fl.
June 18 – The Villages – FL
August 31 – DiamondJo Casino – Dubuque, IA
September 1 – Winnavegas Casino – Sloan, IA
September 2 – Hall of Fame Induction – Arnolds Park, IA

Tommy Roe promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=acd5ZTjEKaA&feature=youtu.be

For more information: www.tommyroe.com

Contact: Rick Levy Management (904) 806 0817
rick@ricklevy.com

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@cs.com

Artist: Ann Claire
Title: Honkytonk Princess
Genre: Country/Pop
Label: Prosody Records
Website
Source Link

It’s good to be the king, but when you are Ann Claire it’s even better being the princess. Ann isn’t just the Honkytonk Princess; she is literally a real princess. She is the granddaughter of HH Princess Shams of Iran's Pahlavi Dynasty...READ MORE...

Artist: Dance Hall Pimps
Title: Beast For Love
Genre: Rock/Blues
Label: Lakeshore Records
Product Link
Website
Source Link

When I first was presented with the Dance Hall Pimps I had completely different expectations before I pushed play. I think you are more likely to get a better idea of what you are about to hear if you look at the bands track list on their debut LP, Beast of Love rather than by name alone...READ MORE...