Jacksonville, FL -- In 2020, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will celebrate twenty-five years. It turns out there is another significant silver anniversary in 2020. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, John Oates and his wife Aimee celebrate 25 years of marriage. In honor of The Amelia’s 25 years of charitable giving and the Oates 25 years together, John and Aimee have donated their race car, a 1984 TIGA SC84 Sports 2000, to be auctioned off with all proceeds going to The Ameli

NAZARETH, Pa. (Winter NAMM, HALL D, Booth 5602) – January 6, 2020 – C. F. Martin & Co.® (Martin®) will introduce a suite of upgraded X Series guitars, a new 12-fret nylon string guitar, a new acoustic bass guitar, new 16 Series models, new Modern Deluxe Series models with electronics, a limited edition D-18E 2020, and the fourth in a series of exquisite Purple Martin models at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California, January 16-19, 2020. LIMITED EDITIONS D-18E 2020 The D-18E 2020

-- Bus, Trailer, and Gear a Complete Loss -- Nashville, TN - November 22, 2019...Austin-based Shane Smith & The Saints survived a harrowing bus fire en route to their Thursday night show in Lubbock, Texas. The band escaped uninjured, but their bus and trailer were completely destroyed along with their instruments, merchandise, and personal possessions. On the highway in Coleman, TX, passersby alerted the driver that something was wrong with the bus, so he pulled over to inves

NAZARETH, Pa.–November 18, 2019–C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) and artist Robert F. Goetzl have collaborated with David Crosby to produce a special-edition art guitar aimed at encouraging young people to actively participate in the nation’s election system. Martin Guitar and David Crosby have a relationship that spans more than 50 years. CSN played Martin Dreadnoughts at the historic 1969 Woodstock festival, and Crosby continues to tour with his Signature Edition Martins

Nashville, TN (November 7, 2019) … Doctor Sleep based on the novel by Stephen King featuring "Good Godly Woman” opens nationwide today. “Good Godly Woman” released November 1, was produced by Jeff King and co-written by Brandon Coleman, Drew Nix, and Brandon Rickman is performed by Red Clay Strays, We are thrilled to have our debut single, "Good Godly Woman" in the film Doctor Sleep in theaters now.” Brandon Coleman, lead vocals, adds How 'bout you come on." The band's rally

New Models Offer Top Choices for the Perfect Gift for Every Player NAZARETH, Pa. – (October 31, 2019) – Whether you are an experienced pro or just learning your first chords, C. F. Martin & Co.® has the perfect gift option for you this holiday season. Choose from an exciting array of models that were released in 2019, like the stage-ready Road Series, the compact 000 Junior, the new DX Johnny Cash, the luxury D-200, and the NAMM award-winning D-16E. And don’t forget Martin Au

Southern Alabama-based band the Red Clay Strays are excited to announce their debut single “Good Godly Woman” available Nov. 1 but premiering exclusively on American Songwriter for Halloween. “Good Godly Woman” will be featured in the upcoming box office movie Doctor Sleep, based on the novel by Stephen King and starring Ewan McGregor. Brandon Coleman (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Drew Nix (guitar, background vocals), Zach Rishel (lead guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass) and Jo

Based in Austin, Texas, Shane Smith & The Saints have brought their hard driving, heart-felt, high-energy performances to audiences across three continents. Performing over 120 shows a year, the five-piece band is celebrating the release of their new album Hail Mary with their fans every night. The album celebrates the group’s triumph through harrowing circumstances from a motorcycle accident, to a rattlesnake bite, to a near-death medical emergency in Malaysia with poignant

NASHVILLE, TN (October 25, 2019) … LR Baggs has released the first videos from their 2019 AMERICANAFEST Sessions, featuring Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist, Lillie Mae. Fresh off her 2019 release Other Girls are live versions of “Whole Blue Heart”, “Didn’t I”, and “A Golden Year”, along with a cover of “El Cumbanchero” where Mae’s fiddle work shines. Filmed during the 2019 AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, Mae is joined by sister Scarlett Rische (mandolin), brother Frank Risc

Accompanying Music Video Shot On Location In Scenic Cedaredge, CO NASHVILLE, TN (October 18, 2019) … Colorado-based Americana artist David Starr is excited to announce the release of his new single and accompanying music video, “Rise Up Again”. Following the release of the title track from his upcoming record produced by John Oates, Beauty and Ruin, “Rise Up Again” is an anthemic track about overcoming adversity. Click to buy and stream "Rise Up Again" HERE Beauty And Ruin, S

Photo provided by TBCO Nashville, TN (October 24, 2019) … The Belonging Co (TBCO) partnered with Nashville based production company Morris Light & Sound for TBCO’s biggest conference of the year held at the Municipal Auditorium. TBCO reached out to Morris after their first year putting on Conference for the Nashville community. Quickly, the two parties were able to create a plan to outdo themselves for 2019. Together they created a stunning visual experience to accompany the

Tickets on Sale Starting Saturday, October 19 at 10 a.m. PT LAS VEGAS (October 16, 2019) – Following yesterday’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, The Doobie Brothers have announced that their first Las Vegas residency, The Doobie Brothers Live in Las Vegas, presented by SiriusXM,is coming to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas in 2020. The shows will be held on February 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.95, plus appli