Gibson Brands AP MUSIC AWARDS - Fueled by Monster Energy Drink

Gibson Brands AP MUSIC AWARDS

Fueled by Monster Energy Drink - Announces More Special Appearances by PARAMORE, YELLOWCARD and More

Check Out Two Exclusive New Videos from AP Music Awards Host Mark Hoppus & Performers the Misfits

 

New Performers Machine Gun Kelly Announced – In Addition to Fall Out Boy, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, the Misfits, A Day To Remember, All Time Low, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Sleeping With Sirens, twenty one pilots + more to come!

JULY 21, 2014 @ the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, OH

New Featured Appearances Also Include

Billy Corgan, We Came As Romans, Chiodos + More

Featuring Performances from Cleveland’s Very Own 115-Piece Contemporary Youth Orchestra

Tickets available now at www.altpress.com/apmas

Organizers of the inaugural Gibson Brands AP Music Awards, fueled by Monster Energy Drink, have added yet another batch of top-shelf talent to its lineup. Joining the already star-studded list of special appearances are Paramore, Yellowcard, Billy Corgan, We Came As Romans, Chiodos, Miss May I and Issues. These world-renowned artists share an impressive combined 19 Alternative Press Magazine covers and more than 5 million-plus in U.S. album sales between them. Additionally, Machine Gun Kelly, previously announced as a special appearance, will now be performing live at the APMAs, making this an absolutely must-see event.

New this week – APMAs host Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 discusses his favorite memories and first recollections of many of this year’s performers, including Fall Out Boy, All Time Low and Joan Jett.

Check out the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ud7dbRIr-8

 

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Also, the legendary Misfits have posted a new video, inviting you to vote and join them at the APMAs! Check out the video here: http://youtu.be/AEYs9YYa5nI

 

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APMAs digital media partner AXS TV, also recognized throughout the industry for their recent and innovative live coverage of music awards shows and events such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Stagecoach, and New Orleans Jazz Fest, has announced the APMAs broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on July 21, and will not only feature the entirety of the APMAs, but will also include exciting highlights from the red carpet pre-show (co-hosted by Automatic Loveletter frontwoman/The Voice season two runner-up Juliet Simms plus a very special guest to be announced soon). This live broadcast will also feature footage from the VIP boat party during the day, and will feature exclusive performances from rising stars Issues, Ghost Town and Marmozets.

While there will be loads of action onscreen, AXS TV will also be taking the party online. Viewers can head to www.axs.tv/apmas/ to watch exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and view photos. Fans can also take part in live polls and get involved on social media. Plus, fans can enter to win awesome prizes, such as a one-year subscription to Alternative Press Magazine, Gibson Brands guitars and merchandise, and Monster Energy Drink swag.

This special one-night event on July 21, 2014, held at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum at North Coast Harbor in AP’s hometown of Cleveland, also coincides with the collision of two of the country’s premier touring rock festivals. This rock n’ roll crossroad brings several presenters and performers to the APMAs, such as Vans Warped Tour performers Motionless in White, Marmozets, Yellowcard, Issues, and Mayhem Festival performers Asking Alexandria, Korn, Body Count feat. Ice T, Miss May I, and Frankie Palmeri of Emmure. More are set to be announced soon!

In its inaugural year, the APMAs will be hosted by six-time AP cover star Mark Hoppus (Blink-182) and will feature performances from A Day To Remember, All Time Low, Asking Alexandria, Fall Out Boy, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Machine Gun Kelly, the Misfits, Sleeping With Sirens, twenty one pilots and Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, with more to be announced.

Other confirmed artists making appearances (some previously stated above) include Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides), Billy Corgan, Chiodos, Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!), I See Stars, Ice-T & Coco, Issues, Korn, Memphis May Fire, Miss May I, Motionless In White, Frankie Palmeri (Emmure), Paramore, We Came As Romans and Yellowcard, with more to be announced. Cleveland’s 115-piece Contemporary Youth Orchestra will be performing throughout the APMAs, both independently and through unique artist collaborations.

Tickets are on sale now for $69.99 which includes a ticket to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame And Museum to be used that same day and can be purchased online at www.altpress.com/apmas

Fourteen awards in total will be handed out, including Album Of The Year presented by Journeys, Artist Of The Year presented by Monster Energy Drink, Song of the Year presented by Epitaph Records, Best Guitarist presented by Gibson, Best Drummer presented by DW Drums, Best International Band presented by Zepeda Brothers Productions and Most Dedicated Fans presented by Fearless Records, along with an Icon Award presented by Blackstar Amps honoring Joan Jett and a Vanguard Award honoring Billy Corgan. Fans can cast their votes in 12 different categories at www.altpress.com/apmas. Voting ends July 15.

Fans that purchased VIP and Monster Energy Drink ticket packages will be invited to a pre-show boat party on the Goodtimes III, located right behind the Rock Hall. The boat sets sail at 1:30 p.m. and will include performances by Issues, Ghost Town and Marmozets, three bands recently featured in AP’s 100 Bands You Need To Know In 2014 special edition issue.

In addition to Gibson Brands and Monster Energy Drink, sponsors of the AP Music Awards include AKT, Blackstar Amps, DW Drums, Epitaph Records, Fearless Records, Fueled By Ramen, Hopeless Records, idobi Radio, Journeys, Onkyo, Roadrunner Records, Sumerian Records, Tascam, Victory Records and Zepeda Brothers Productions.

The AP Music Awards are produced by Kevin Lyman (founder & CEO of 4FINI) and Josh Bernstein (Golden Gods creator and producer).  Executive producers are Mike Shea, Dawn Marshman and Joe Scarpelli.

AP MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES

Artist Of The Year Presented by Monster Energy Drink

• A Day To Remember                         
• Avenged Sevenfold 
• Black Veil Brides
• Bring Me The Horizon
• Fall Out Boy
• Of Mice & Men
• Panic! At The Disco
• Paramore
• Pierce The Veil
• Sleeping With Sirens

Album Of The Year presented by Journeys

• A Day To Remember • Common Courtesy
• Avenged Sevenfold • Hail To The King
• Black Veil Brides • Wretched And Divine: The Story Of The Wild Ones
• Bring Me The Horizon • Sempiternal
• Fall Out Boy • Save Rock And Roll
• Paramore • Paramore
• Sleeping With Sirens • Feel
• Touché Amoré • Is Survived By
• twenty one pilots • Vessel
• The Wonder Years • The Greatest Generation

Artist Philanthropic Award Presented by Sub City / Take Action

• All Time Low — Skate4Cancer                                
• Memphis May Fire— peta2
• Modern Baseball — 1BlueString
• Pierce The Veil — The Keep A Breast foundation   
• Rise Against — Shirts For A Cure
• The Used — Living The Dream Foundation 

Best Live Band         

• A Day To Remember             
• All Time Low 
• Asking Alexandria
• Fall Out Boy
• Pierce The Veil           
• twenty one pilots

Breakthrough Band 

• The Color Morale
• Crown The Empire
• Issues
• letlive. 
• The Story So Far
• twenty one pilots

Song of the Year Presented by Epitaph Records

• All Time Low feat. Vic Fuentes • “A Love Like War”
• Bring Me The Horizon • “Shadow Moses”
• Fall Out Boy • “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)”      
• Falling In Reverse • “Alone”
• Paramore • “Still Into You”   
• Sleeping With Sirens feat. Machine Gun Kelly • “Alone”    
• Best International Band Presented by Zepeda Brothers Productions
• Asking Alexandria (U.K.)     
• Bring Me The Horizon (U.K.)
• Crossfaith (Japan)
• Parkway Drive (Australia)     
• Silverstein (Canada)
• Frank Turner (U.K.)

Most Dedicated Fans Presented by Fearless Records 

• All Time Low
• Avenged Sevenfold 
• Black Veil Brides
• Mayday Parade                      
• My Chemical Romance
• Pierce The Veil
• Best Vocalist Presented by Victory Records
• Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)
• Vic Fuentes (Pierce The Veil)
• Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens)
• Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon)
• Brendon Urie (Panic! At The Disco)
• Hayley Williams (Paramore)

Best Guitarist Presented by Gibson

• JB Brubaker (August Burns Red)
• Synyster Gates (Avenged Sevenfold) 
• Phil Manansala (Of Mice & Men)
• Jack O’Shea (Bayside)
• Chris Rubey (The Devil Wears Prada) 
• Jacky Vincent (Falling In Reverse)

Best Bassist   

• Jeremy Davis (Paramore)
• Zack Merrick (All Time Low)
• Ryan Neff (Miss May I)        
• Jaime Preciado (Pierce The Veil)
• Devin “Ghost” Sola (Motionless In White)
• Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy)

Best Drummer Presented by DW Drums

• Jess Bowen (The Summer Set)          
• Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots)
• Mike Fuentes (Pierce The Veil)         
• Matt Greiner (August Burns Red)       
• Luke Holland (The Word Alive)       
• Ryan Seaman (Falling In Reverse)    

About Alternative Press:

Now in its 29th year, Alternative Press continues to be the definitive and most trusted source for discovering new artists, breaking news and reporting on the latest trends in the underground music scene and youth culture. With last year's redesign, the magazine has become an essential collectors' piece, providing a passionate fan base with in-depth content on their favorite contemporary artists. In addition to a successful print edition, AP has expanded its reach to incorporate multiple platforms including iPad and mobile apps, as well as Altpress.com. AP has promoted its brand through such avenues as the AP Tour and APTV (which offers exclusive nationwide reporting) and now the first AP Music Awards. No matter which platform, AP prides itself on offering fans insight to the hottest artists, interviews and trends first.

About Gibson Brands (Gibson.com)

Gibson Brands, one the fastest-growing companies in the music and sound industries, was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Gibson Brands is a global leader in musical instruments, and consumer and professional audio, and is dedicated to bringing the finest experiences by offering exceptional products with world-recognized brands. Gibson has a portfolio of over 100 well-recognized brand names starting with the number one guitar brand, Gibson. Other brands include: Epiphone, Dobro, Valley Arts, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton, Chickering and Wurlitzer. Audio brands include: KRK Systems, TASCAM, Cakewalk, Cerwin-Vega!, Stanton, Onkyo, Integra, TEAC, TASCAM Professional Software, and Esoteric. All Gibson Brands are dedicated to innovation, prestige and improving the quality of life of our customers.            

About Monster Energy Drink:

Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality. www.monsterenergy.com | www.facebook.com/monsterenergy

About AXS TV:

Launched in July 2012 by visionary entrepreneur Mark Cuban, AXS TV is dedicated to providing the best in music programming and festivals, comedy performances, current events and mixed martial arts promotions. AXS TV is a partnership between Mark Cuban, AEG, Ryan Seacrest Media, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and CBS. The network is available in the United States via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, DIRECTV, DISH, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS, and other cable, satellite and telco providers. The network is also distributed in Canada and the Caribbean. For more information, visit the website, www.axs.tv; go to the Facebook page here and follow the company on Twitter, @axstv; on Instagram; Tumblr  and YouTube.

AXS TV’s companion network, HDNET Movies, is a linear TV channel and VOD service that delivers the ultimate film watching experience -- uncut and uninterrupted -- in high definition. Launched in 2003, HDNET Movies programs a diverse slate of box-offices hits spanning the 1950s to 2000s. The network is widely distributed by major cable, telco and satellite TV providers in the U.S. For further information, visit www.hdnetmovies.com. 

About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational activities. For more information, please visit www.rockhall.com. 

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LUTHER VANDROSS TO BE HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that the late Luther Vandross will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be unveiled at 1717 Vine Street overlooking the recording industry’s iconic building Capitol Records. “Luther’s unparalleled voice and forever romantic tunes such as “Never Too Much,” “Power Of Love”, “Here And Now,” “House Is Not A Home,” “So Amazing” and “Dance With My Father” are known the world over,” stated Leron Gubler, President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and emcee of the ceremonies. “We are honored to hold this dedication for a very special performer whose music will resonate for all time.”

 

Luther Vandross

Leron Gubler and guest speakers to be announced will be on hand to unveil the star for Vandross in the category of Recording at 1717 Vine Street. Accepting the star on behalf of the family will be Luther’s niece Seveda Williams and longtime friend Alfonso “Fonzi” Thornton. The star ceremony will be streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Since the passing of Luther Vandross in 2005, one constant has remained to define his life and musical success: his unforgettable voice. Amongst the greatest singers of the past 100 years, Luther Vandross’ voice and distinct singing style led to not only monumental success, but to instant recognition when you hear him singing--through your stereo, car radio, on TV or in a movie.

Coupled with that voice, was Luther’s unique ability to write and sing about love and the shared emotions we all feel in that search for and the enjoyment of love. Love of family, friends, that special someone--all were themes Luther explored with his music regularly, reaching many. Through his songs, Luther Vandross became a staple in the most joyous moments of people’s lives.

Luther Vandross was born on April 20, 1951 at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, United States. He was the fourth child and second son to Mary Ida Vandross and Luther Vandross, Sr.

Luther spent his early years living on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City in the NYCHA Alfred E. Smith Houses. His mother saw to it that he begin piano lessons when he was only three years old. Luther once stated, “Her influence was incredible, my brother would get a bicycle for Christmas and I would get an Aretha Franklin album!” Luther was also influenced by his sister Pat, who sang in vocal groups in her teens.

Inspired by hearing Dionne Warwick for the first time at the Brooklyn Fox Theater, Luther began writing original songs and started his own vocal group during high school, appearing in local talent shows. After placing 2nd at the famed Amateur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in New York City, Luther joined the theater’s Listen My Brother Revuewhich opened for Sly and The Family Stone and later appeared on the first two seasons of “Sesame Street” singing ‘Learn Something”, “Count to 20” and “Those Are The ABC’s.”

Honing his signature vocal style and writing skills, Luther went on to attend Western Michigan University before continuing to pursue a career in music. Already a formidable vocalist and skilled vocal arranger, Luther landed work as a backing singer at top recording sessions.

Luther quickly became one of the best kept secrets in popular music. Few people outside the industry knew his name, but millions heard his remarkable sensual voice on countless commercials. From time to time he made efforts to break out of that lucrative, but restrictive area, either through albums by his own group Luther, or performing on albums from Quincy Jones, Brecker Bros and Bionic Boogie. Many of these were promising recordings, but failed to generate enough momentum to propel Luther to the next level.

A milestone in his career came in 1974, when childhood friend, guitarist Carlos Alomar, invited Luther to Philadelphia to watch a David Bowie session Carlos was playing on. Bowie overheard Luther singing a soulful line he created while listening to the playback of “Young Americans” and asked him to go on mic and record it. Luther’s creation became the famed chorus of Bowie’s hit “Young Americans.” Liking what he heard, Bowie brought Luther into the fold to do vocal arrangements and take charge of his touring vocalists. And for a time, Luther (the group) was Bowie’s opening act. After hearing a Luther original called “Funky Music,” Bowie asked him to rewrite it as “Fascination” and recorded the song on his Young Americans album. Later Bowie introduced Luther to Bette Midler who was equally impressed, leading to Luther doing arrangements for Midler and touring with her as a backing vocalist.

From 1972 through 1980, Luther chalked up credits on albums by such greats asDiana Ross, Roberta Flack, Gary Glitter, Carly Simon, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren’sUtopia, Donna Summer, Bette Midler, Chic, and Barbra Streisand. After appearing on two hit records in 1980 by the pop-dance act Change, Epic Records signed Luther Vandross.  In 1981, Luther’s debut solo album “Never Too Much” was released, and it was quickly apparent that his voice was going to be a lasting presence for generations to come.

For 25 years, from 1981 to 2005, Luther dominated the American R&B music charts like no other artist before or since. In that span, Luther released eight No. 1 R&B albums, seven No. 1 R&B singles and another five Top 20 R&B singles. He achieved crossover status with eight Billboard Top 10 albums, including reaching No. 1 with 2003’s “Dance With My Father,” and another five Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles.

From 1981 to 1996, Luther Vandross released an unprecedented 11 consecutive platinum/double platinum albums on CBS/Sony Music’s Epic Records label. At the time of his passing in 2005, 13 of Luther’s 14 studio albums had gone Platinum or multi-platinum.

Overall, Luther received 31 Grammy Award nominations, winning eight times. Additionally, Luther won eight American Music Awards, including Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist seven times.

Luther’s songs have appeared in a vast number of movies, and he contributed original songs for sixteen films, including “Bustin’ Loose,” “The Goonies,” “Ruthless People,” “Made In Heaven,” “House Party,” “Hero,” “Money Train,” “Dr. Dolittle 2” and “Barbershop 2.” Luther’s version of “One Shining Moment” continues to be used every spring as the celebration song for the winning university in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Luther Vandross died on July 1, 2005 in Edison, New Jersey at the age of 54, following complications from a stroke two years earlier. He had been in entertainment for 35 years. His funeral in New York City one week later featured musical tributes by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Cissy Houston, Usher, and Alicia Keys, along with special remembrances by Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick and Fonzi Thornton.

Throughout his distinguished career, Luther Vandross was active in charitable causes with the United Negro College Fund and the NY Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, in addition to performing at numerous charity concerts, most notably Michael Jackson’s “Heal The World” concerts in the 1990s.

In 2008, Luther was ranked number 54 on “Rolling Stone” magazine’s List of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. In 2010, Luther was named one of NPR’s 50 Great Voices.

Luther Vandross was a musical master whose style has influenced an entire generation of today’s vocalists. His distinctive brand of satin smooth vocal magic moved international audiences and continues to touch people to this day. Luther Vandross was undeniably one of the most significant vocalists and performers of our time!

Go visit http://www.luthervandross.com to learn more about this great entertainer and his Legacy

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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME   www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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Milk Carton Kids Blown Away by Ear Trumpet Mics

 

 

Milk Carton Kids at Austin City Limits

New ‘Vintage’ Microphones pair nicely with Americana

The GRAMMY-nominated indie folk band Milk Carton Kids found the sound and the look they needed to take out on the road with Ear Trumpet Labs’ Edwina and Edna microphones.

They were first introduced to Ear Trumpet Labs mics while recording an episode for the performance series Portland Sessions. They were impressed with how the modern electronics provides the full, well-balanced sound they sought, and with how the unique vintage look of these mics fits perfectly with the Milk Carton Kids’ on-stage Americana persona.

“Our show is sonically delicate, prone to feedback and phase cancellation, so it can be difficult to get enough volume out of the guitars without running into trouble,” comments Joey Ryan. “The Ear Trumpet Lab mics we've been using handle our setup better than anything else we've tried. We use the Edwina model on vocals and the Ednas on guitars. Although recently we’ve been really enjoying performing on just one Edwina.”

“Of course, we pay very close attention to every facet of our performance, including visual aesthetics,” continues Ryan, “and these are handsome microphones. Philip at Ear Trumpet told us that he designed these mics with a show like ours in mind. We were grateful for that.”

The Milk Carton Kids auditioned several brands of microphones before heading out on tour, and the Ear Trumpet Labs mics rose to the top. “They make us sound how we hear ourselves in our heads,” Ryan explains. “The Edwinas and Ednas blew everything else away, sonically.”

See for yourself : Visit http://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/

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29th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards Nominees Drawn From Among Sound and Production Industry’s Finest

Ceremony honors top achievements in product innovation and sound production - Todd Rundgren to receive Les Paul Award, John Meyer and Hal Blaine to be inducted into Hall of Fame

The NAMM Foundation has finalized nominees for the 29^th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards. Nominees across 30 technical and creative categories include production teams for artists such as Adele, Bruno Mars, and Daft Punk, as well as for television and film projects such as Game of Thrones and Argo, and for interactive games such as Assassin’s Creed. The awards ceremony is set for Friday, Jan. 24, during the NAMM Show, one of the world’s largest global music industry trade shows, held annually in Anaheim, Calif.

As the longest-running awards show that specifically recognizes outstanding achievement in product innovation and sound production, the TEC Awards are the professional audio industry’s most prestigious show. Produced by the NAMM Foundation, the show recognizes Outstanding Technical Achievement in Product Design across 22 categories and Outstanding Creative Achievement in Sound Production in eight categories. Each technical category includes six nominees; each creative category recognizes five nominees.

The Outstanding Technical Achievement category encompasses everything from recording devices and headphones, to musical instrument technology and sound reinforcement loudspeaker technology. Nominees are listed here. The category for Outstanding Creative Achievement highlights producers and engineers who have played significant roles in the audio production of hit songs, concert tours, films, television, and interactive entertainment. Those nominees are listed here.

A carefully selected panel of sound and music industry professionals chose the nominees from hundreds of entries. Products and projects released and in commercial use during the period of Sept. 1, 2012 to Aug. 31, 2013 were eligible for nomination. Online voting by members of professional audio industry organizations begins in December.

A precursor to the Grammy Awards®, which are held on the same weekend, the 29^th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards ceremony takes place the second night of the world-famous NAMM Show. The TEC Awards ceremony will include a presentation of the Les Paul Award to recording artist Todd Rundgren. Legendary audio engineer John Meyer and renowned session drummer Hal Blaine will be inducted into the TEC Awards Hall of Fame. Tickets for this exciting event will be made available in November.

A complete list of all nominees can be found here.

About the TEC Awards
The TEC Awards were founded in 1985 and presented by the TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio. In 2013 the TEC Foundation was merged with the NAMM Foundation, the educational and charitable arm of NAMM, presenters of the largest trade show for the music products industry.

About the NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the mission of advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry.

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“The Xombies” New Music Awards from Xombiewoof Magazine

Xombiewoof Magazine to hold First Annual “Xombies” Award for Music!

Xombiewoof Magazine, founded by Joseph Timmons and GS1 Media four years ago has gained momentum and popularity in the Music News Industry.

Now looking to start its 5^th year in publication, Xombiewoof Magazine announces its plan to host an online music awards called “The Xombies”, which will be awards to Musical Artists and Groups presently performing and to historical artists.

These awards will be based on nominations and votes collected via the World Wide Web and through selection by Xombiewoof Staff and Writers, as well as awards to other members of the musical community such as producers, studios and the like.

The Categories will be as follows:

Best New Artist                                                Best Progressive Artists

Best Veteran Artist                                          Best Metal Artist

Best New Group                                               Best Jazz Artist                         

Best Performance                                            Best Country Artist

Best Male Artist                                                Best Folk Artist                          

Best Female Artist                                            Best Blues Artist

Best Producer                                                    Best Unsigned Artist                     

Best Studio                                                         Best Guitar Company

Living Legend Award                                         Best Equipment Company

Artists Foundation Award                                Best Sound Company

Best Guitarist                                                      Best Male Vocalist

Best Bassist                                                         Best Female Vocalist

Best Drummer                                                    Best Ensemble Performance

Best International Group (Groups and Artists Selected in each category)

More categories will be added

Xombiewoof Magazine will be reaching out to its readers and the internet for nominations and Votes, as this is the first awards ceremony for Xombiewoof, it looks at this as an opportunity to bring its readers into the lives of their favorite artists and to show their artists how much they love them.

More info to be coming soon, interested parties may contact Xombiewoof Magazine about the “Xombies” Awards via email at xombiewoofmail@aol.com, with the subject “Xombies Awards”

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First Annual Women's International Music Network Breakfast and She Rocks Awards Announced

 

The WiMN and NewBay Media bring together and celebrate women in the music industry.

The Women's International Music Network^TM (the WiMN) announces a new event, A Musical Morning: The First Annual Women's International Music Network Breakfast in partnership with NewBay Media. The event will take place during the upcoming NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA on January 25th, 2013, at the Anaheim Marriott.

In addition to bringing together women in the industry for the first event of its kind, the meeting will launch the first annual She Rocks Awards, also in partnership with NewBay Media. The awards pay tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry.

The She Rocks Awards will include a performance by guitarist/singer/songwriter Orianthi with a trio consisting of bassist Nik West and drummer Brittany Maccarello. The ceremony will honor a number of women who have contributed greatly to the music industry.

These include:

Holly Knight, producer/songwriter/artist:

Knight has written number one songs for Tina Turner, Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, Heart, Pat Benatar (yes, she wrote "Love is a Battlefield"), Katy Perry, and many, many more.

She has been nominated for the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame.

 

 

Orianthi, guitarist:

At 27 years old, guitarist prodigy Orianthi has already shared the stage with some of the world's most iconic artists including Carlos Santana, Steve Vai, Prince, and more.

While performing at the 2009 Grammy Awards with country superstar Carrie Underwood, Orianthi caught the eye of Michael Jackson, and was asked to be a part of his ill-fated This Is It tour.

She is currently on tour as the lead guitarist in Alice Cooper's band.

 

 

Tish Ciravolo, President of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars: Tish Ciravolo took a leap of faith in 2000, and launched the first and only guitar company focused solely on female players. Her goal is to get more girls to pick up and stick with a guitar. And her energy is infectious!

Mary Peavey, president of Peavey Electronics: Mary Peavey steers this iconic Mississippi-based company, running one of the largest companies in the industry. She has also donated her time and talents to furthering arts and education for the benefit of children. She was named to the Board of Directors for the national Afterschool Alliance in 2007. Peavey also plays an essential role in producing the annual “Mississippi GRAMMY Legacy Celebration,” which was named “One of the Coolest Events on the Planet” by Vanity Fair in 2008.

Laura Taylor, Sr VP of Operations for Guitar Center: On top of her responsibilities running operations for this renowned music store chain, Taylor spearheads a new initiative for the company to make Guitar Center stores more female friendly and a better place for women to work and visit. She has been incredibly supportive of women's initiatives in the industry.

The WiMN Breakfast and She Rocks Awards will also feature a performance from Ali Handal, international touring artist and author of Guitar for Girls: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Acoustic or Electric Guitar. Hosted by Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the WiMN, producer of the Women’s Music Summit, and writer of Guitar World’s Guitar Girl’d column, the WiMN Breakfast’s goal is to bring women together in a supportive environment. The WiMN Breakfast and the She Rocks Awards is supported in part by NewBay Media, publishers of Guitar World, Guitar Player, Electronic Musician, Mix Magazine, Bass Player, Keyboard, and many other industry publications. Sponsors also include Daisy Rock Guitars, Peavey Electronics, Dean Markley, Guitar Center, Paul Reed Smith, MEOW, and On-Stage Stands.

The WiMN Breakfast and She Rocks Awards will take place in Grand Ballroom E of the Anaheim Marriott Hotel on January 25th, 2013 from 8:30am to 10:00am. This is an invitation only event.

More info at http://www.thewimn.com/events/the-wimn-breakfast/

About The Women's International Music Network^TM (The WiMN)
Founded in 2012, the WiMN connects women who work within all facets of the music industry. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking and sharing. The WiMN produces events such as the annual Women's Music Summit, the WiMN Breakfast and She Rocks Awards, and is founded by music industry veteran Laura B. Whitmore. For more information, visit www.TheWiMN.com

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PAISTE – EXPRESSION PHOTO WALL OF FAME

 

FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST 2012

PAISTE – EXPRESSION PHOTO WALL OF FAME

CONTEST LINK:

https://www.facebook.com/paistecompany/app_255558194495800

Enter to become a part of Paiste’s “Expression Wall of Fame” at the 2013 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California and you may win great prizes!

Contest Rules

Submit your best photo showing you and your Paiste cymbal(s), gong(s), swag, sticker or promo-material (Paiste logo must be visible). Enter as many photos as you’d like until the contest ends on January 8^th, 2013 (12.00 GMT+2). Immediately following your photo upload your friends, family and everyone else can vote for your photo to help it reach the top ranking position. The more creative your photos are, the greater your chances of winning will be!

Prizes

1^st Place: Paiste Cymbal Set of your Choice (14” Hi-Hat, 16” Crash, 18” Crash, 20” Ride)

2^nd Place: Twenty Masters Collection Ride of your Choice

3^rd Place: PST8 Reflector Universal Set (14/16/20)

4^th to 10^th Place: Paiste T-Shirt (you choose size)

TOP 50

The 50 photos with the most votes will be featured at Paiste’s 2013 Namm Show “Expression Wall Of Fame” as part of the booth’s graphic display along with some of your favorite Paiste artists! Good luck!

Important Photo Information: If you are one of fifty selected for the “Expression Wall of Fame”, it’s very important to have a high resolution photo available for print use. (2 megs in size/300 dpi preferred) Low resolution images do not print clearly; therefore they will not be submitted for use.

CONTEST LINK:

https://www.facebook.com/paistecompany/app_255558194495800

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