Gladys Knight Cover Marks 5th Release in Touchstones Project NASHVILLE, TN (March 18, 2021)...Americana singer/songwriter David Starr continues to move through his critically acclaimed Touchstones project with his latest single “I’ve Got To Use My Imagination.” Honoring Gladys Knight, the Empress of Soul, Starr gives a gritty twist to the classic with his signature emotional vocal delivery and punchy electric guitars. The video was directed by Jason Denton of Solar Cabin Stud

Rise Up Again Limited Edition Model Inspires Hope During Uncertain Times NASHVILLE, TN (March 2, 2021)...Singer/Songwriter David Starr announces his Rise Up Again custom model acoustic guitar with Breedlove. Named after the song “Rise Up Again,” off his latest album Beauty and Ruin, the guitar features the lyrics inlaid on the fretboard, sending a much-needed hopeful message after a tumultuous year for many. With only 7 made, it is a rare opportunity for buyers to own a truly

Josh Black & Friends Debuts Wednesday, March 10 Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Nashville, TN...Nashville-based comedian Josh Black will launch a monthly residency at Zanies Comedy Club, Josh Black & Friends, on Wednesday, March 10. Tickets are selling fast for the 9 P.M, show, which will feature Black with some of the hottest comics in the southeast. The Nashville Scenewrites that Black has “taken Nashville by storm” with his short videos on topics ranging from true-crime tales, to

The Romantic Ballad Comes Just in Time for Valentine’s Day NASHVILLE, TN (February 11, 2021) – Colorado-based, Americana crooner David Starr, has released a cover of a classic love song just in time for Valentine’s Day. “Someone Like You,” originally recorded by Van Morrison in 1987, is available across digital platforms today. "I really wanted to include a Van Morrison track on this project and ‘Someone Like You’ seemed like a bit of musical fresh air after the year we've be

New Record Impacting Americana Radio Now AUSTIN, TX (February 2, 2021)...Singer/Songwriter Leeann Atherton announces the release of her critically acclaimed record Fallen Angel. A household name in the Austin music scene, Atherton is taking Fallen Angel to Americana radio backed by esteemed promoter Al Moss. Recorded with Mac McNabb, Atherton’s guitar player and co-writer on several tracks, it is a full-band treasure trove full of classic grooves and intelligent songwriting,

Hailed as a Breakthrough in Acoustic Amplification January 14, 2020, Nipomo, CA... L.R. Baggs latest breakthrough product, the Voiceprint® DI, which measures the acoustic response of a guitar by leveraging the processing power of your iPhone to accurately capture the guitar’s one-of-a-kind voice, is now available. Baggs will be demonstrating the Voiceprint DI in two sessions during NAMM’s Believe in Music Week, Tuesday, January 19 at 2 p.m. PST and Thursday, January 21 at 2 p

-- Production Company 7 Cinematics Proves Massive Success with Premiere Music Experiences & Livestreaming Events -- Greensboro, NC - January 12, 2021...The nearly five-hour New Year’s Eve livestream extravaganza was made to look seamless as if the viewer was along for the celebration until the ball dropped. In reality, all cylinders were firing behind-the-scenes from Emmy-winning production company, 7 Cinematics, to bring together multiple pre-produced, live to tape, and live

NAZARETH, Pa., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C. F. Martin & Co.® (Martin®), the oldest maker of ukuleles, will introduce three new models during NAMM Believe in Music Week, January 18-24, 2021. The models include the 0XK Ukulele, as part of the company's X Series; the T1 StreetMaster® Ukulele, as part of their 15 Series; and a 100% FSC®-certified Concert Ukulele. One hundred and fourteen years ago, in 1907, C. F. Martin & Co. first attempted to build ukuleles at the request o

NASHVILLE, January 14, 2021 – “These Days” is the newest release of David Starr’s Touchstones project. The accompanying video captures the world-weary tone of the Jackson Browne song with a nod to the current struggles facing the world, but ultimately ending with hope for the future. “These Days” is now available across digital platforms. "When I began putting together my list for the Touchstones project, I knew right away that Jackson Browne's "These Days" would make the fin

NAZARETH, Pa. – January 13, 2021 – C. F. Martin & Co.® (Martin®) will introduce two David Gilmour Custom Signature Edition D-35 guitars during NAMM Believe in Music Week, January 18-24, 2021. Following the Christie’s Auction in 2019, where David Gilmour’s 1969 D-35 sold for 1.2 million dollars, Martin’s partners at Westside Distribution approached Gilmour about designing a new David Gilmour Custom Signature Martin guitar. Gilmour agreed to collaborate with Martin on a six str

NAZARETH, Pa. – January 12, 2021 – C. F. Martin & Co.® (Martin®) will introduce the 00L Earth guitar during NAMM Believe in Music Week, January 18-24, 2021. On March 15, 2019, artist Robert Goetzl watched the news in awe as a million students, across 125 countries, took part in the School Strike for Climate, an international movement of students who skip Friday classes in protest to demand action from political leaders against climate change. The movement started in 2018, whe

Nashville, TN, December 21, 2020...Lauren Mascitti received Best of 2020 accolades from The New York Timesand Saving Country Music, during the same month she is working hard as a nurse to COVID-19 patients, while cases continue to rise. What a fitting illustration of the extremes of 2020, which has proven to be a momentous year for Mascitti. In the beginning of 2020, Lauren released her award-winning album God Made a Woman, produced by Shawn Camp. Shortly thereafter, she stol