The Dreams Rock Concert Benefiting Dreams of Today’s Children Organization will take place on Saturday, June 23, 2012, outdoors at Palace Station Hotel and Casino, it was announced by Lori Isaacs, Founder/President, Dreams of Today’s Children Inc. Gates open at 6:00pm and the concert begins at 7pm. The After Party will be held inside Cabo Mexican Restaurant at Palace Station from 12:00am-2:00am which includes VIP gathering, food, Meet & Greet, and pictures upon request. All room reservations and presale after party tickets must be made by May 22, 2012. Concert with VIP gathering, food, Meet & Greet, and pics upon request are $75.00. VIP seating $45, Standing room $35. Tickets can be purchased at www.dreamsoftodayschildren.com. Introducing from Las Vegas, Nevada Dreams of Today’s Children Inc. Dreams of Today’s Children’s primary goal is to assist families with the high costs of an adoption process so that children can be placed in homes with a family that has the desire and commitment to provide a promising future to the children of the world, and to help their dreams of having a loving family reality. Dreams of Today’s Children Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to adoptive families all over the country to help bring home their little angels through grant programs. Our Board of Directors is based on volunteers so that all resources can be used for the primary purpose of facilitating adoptions through financial support. Donations are used for the primary purpose of assisting with costs such as legal and court fees, social worker fees, medical costs, and travel. These costs can be so high for many potential parents that the cost of an adoption process deter these families from undertaking adoption. ***About The Bands***

ULTIMATE VAN HALEN Ultimate Van Halen Tribute is an early-era Tribute to the David Lee Roth years, a very raw & energized rock show. UVH was formed by singer Jimmy Minton Jr in September 2009. Jimmy “The Dogg” Davis plays the role of Diamond David Lee Roth as “SaFire Dave.” Originally from Denver and now residing in Scottsdale, Davis grew up in a very successful musical family and has toured for countless years professionally sharing main stages across the U.S. with legends like Kiss, ZZ Top, Lynrd Skynyrd, the Ozz-Fest Tour and many more. Joining him on stage are: Mike Crissler (drums) – Mike plays the part of Alex Van Halen as Mikey Van Crissler. Crissler is also from Denver and grew up in a very successful musical family as well. He has toured the nation also with some of the finest talent in the world, opening for B.B. King, Quiet Riot, Paul Robers (Bad Company) and more. Paul Carmen (bass) – Paul plays the part of Michael Anthony as Paul “Wildman” Carman. Also from Denver, Carmen was previously the touring bass player for Island Records recording artists Leatherwolf. Terry Lauderdale (guitars) – plays the part of Eddie Van Halen as “Shreddy” Van Halen. Terry is from Oakland and is no stranger to Van Halen music or the metal scene throughout the U.S. He formed and toured with “Hot For Teacher & Heathen” before joining forces with lead vocalist Davis. Together these four seasoned musicians have toured the U.S., playing such high-profile events as Sturgis, Arizona Bike Week, Laughlin River Run, Las Vegas Bike Fest and now the Palace Station Casino in Vegas. https://www.facebook.com/ultimatevanhalen

JOURNEY REVISITED Journey Revisited is much more than just a flawless recreation of the legendary songs that spanned decades in their appeal. Journey Revisited echoes everything that made Journey one of rock & rolls greatest icons. It’s a celebration of music, the themes and the innovation that this great band brought to fans around the world. Its Journey Revisited up close reliving the Glory days of Journey. Journey Revisited takes their audiences on a musical Journey to an era in rock classics covering top hits from 1978-1996. Journey Revisited recreates the feel of being at a LIVE JOURNEY concert. Their main goal is to connect with the audience while playing such hits as Wheel in the Sky, Don’t Stop Believin, Anyway You Want It, Faithfully, Lights, Still they ride, Separate Ways, Open, Lovin Touchin Squeezin, Who’s Cryin Now, Mother Father, Be Good To Yourself, Faithfully and much more. Watch a live performance of Journey Revisited here: http://www.journeyrevisited.com/#Video’s%20&%20News%20 “As a kid, Journey was my favorite band, so I knew their stuff inside out. Filling in with these guys was like playing along with the records, they nail it. They sound great and put on a great show that takes me back to those good times.” Mike Vanderhule – Y&T Drummer “The members of Journey Revisited bring total respect and a terrific likeness to the music that is Journey. Bands like ARRIVAL, now known as Journey Revisited bring this music to thousands of fans whom otherwise may never get to hear these classic songs performed live. I thoroughly enjoyed playing with them and hope to rock the house and sit in again someday!” Stevie “Keys” Roseman – Recorded Tracks with Journey for The Party’s Over. http://www.journeyrevisited.com/#Home

LAS VEGAS KISS Seasoned musicians make up this hot new Las Vegas based tribute band, and they are dedicated to making it sound and look authentic to give the fans an unforgettable KISS experience! From authentic Kiss-brand 7″ leather heels to their professional replica costume and makeup; Las Vegas Kiss incorporates a full stage set that includes a wall of speakers, lighted KISS sign, and Pyrotechnics. This dead-on tribute to one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring bands covers all of their best-loved hits. They portray a very realistic Destroyer and Love Gun look, from the classic 70′s. Las Vegas KISS tribute band performs up to two hours of all the classic KISS songs in each performance. http://www.lasvegaskiss.com/ “I love KISS, Man you guys look great!” – Sebastian Bach, Skid Row, VH1

“You guys are Dead Ringers for KISS, Awesome!” – Lisa Remillard, ABC News anchor

“Without a doubt one of the best KISS tribute bands in the business!” – Sally Steele, Vegas Rocks Magazine editor

**Featuring Performances By…** The Scorch Sisters and Suze Lanier-Bramlett

(WEST LOS ANGELES) – Music fans should make it a point to come out and see two of the best blues-flavored acts on the Southern California music scene – The Scorch Sisters and Suze Lanier-Bramlett – when they team up for a “Female Blues Power” double-bill at one of L.A.’s newest live nightspots, The Joint, 8771 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A., on Thursday, May 24. Cover $10. Info: (310) 275-2619 or log onto www.thejointlive.com where you can purchase tickets in advance. Also performing: singer-songwriter Jon Geiger. About the Scorch Sisters

(Photo by Suze Lanier-Bramlett)

The Scorch Sisters are back, hotter and better than ever, fresh off their recent accolades being recognized by longtime respected industry trade publication Music Connection as a “Top 100 Live Artist Of The Year For 2012.” The ladies (Francesca Capasso, lead vocals; Alicia McCracken Morgan, keyboards-vocals; Kimberly Allison, lead guitar), who each have a long lineage in SoCal’s blues and music scene, were featured in a two-page spread of “The Blues Issue” by The Music Initiative magazine. “Scorch Sisters wowed the Real Blues Festival 2 audience….be ready for these Hollywood hipsters because they’ll ‘blue’ you away. I really dig these gals and I think you will too,” says Casey Reagan in American Blues News. Read a recent feature on the group in the Los Angeles Examiner here. www.thescorchsisters.com.

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About Suze Lanier-Bramlett

Suze Lanier-Bramlett is the widow of rock icon Delaney Bramlett and has enjoyed a long and successful career in film, television, and music, ranging from the starring role in cult classic film “The Hills Have Eyes” to her recurring role in the hit TV show, “Welcome Back Kotter.” Thew multi-talented entertaine is currently in the studio recording “Angel In The Night,” co-written with late husband Delaney the night John Lennon was murdered. The song is being released this Spring. Lanier-Bramlett’s latest album release is “Swamp Cabaret” (Magnolia Gold Records). “Swamp Cabaret captures all the sentiment, comedy, and pointed music that can leave an audience rolling in the aisles,” writes Jim Santella of Southland Blues in a recent review. “Seamlessly, she drifts from country comedian to sultry cabaret singer and soulful balladeer. It comes from the heart and feels genuine throughout.” Lanier-Bramlett is set to reprise her role in cult horror film “The Hills Have Eyes” in “Cut,” slated for release this October. “Cut” also features Lanier-Bramlett and her band in a scene performing at Hollywood’s M Bar. www.suzelanierbramlett.com.

Reflects all the paths Tricia has explored…”Thought You Was The One” is a funky blues number in the vein of Little Feat and Bonnie Raitt…”Time To Call A Friend” showcases Freeman’s vocal talents as well as her imaginative writing skills.” BMANS BLUES REPORT “You put this CD in a player, and lo and behold, you instantly have to be impressed…this voice jumps out from the speakers, and it has so much sass, so much grit, so much personality, that you instantly have to be sold. That’s how I felt when I first heard the voice of Tricia Freeman.” MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE

“One thing is readily apparent when you put this album on. This woman can sing. Her raspy vocals in “Thought You Was The One” not only remind me of Janis Joplin, but also are perfect for the blues she sings. Everyone Can See is an album you should add to your collection.” OC MUSIC EXAMINER

<Tricia Freeman Live In Concert At House Of Blues/Hollywood – Sat., May 12> (HOLLYWOOD, CA) – Check out one of the hardest-working ladies in the Southern California live music scene, Tricia Freeman, when she comes to the House of Blues, Crossroads Room, 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, Saturday, May 12. 8-11 p.m. Free. Info: (323) 848-5100 or http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/losangeles/. The talented vocalist blends elements of rock, blues, country, and even soul in her repertoire, while gigging on average of five-six times a week with the Tricia Freeman Band. Freeman’s distinct gravelly-edged vocals have been favorably compared with both Bonnie Tyler and Bonnie Raitt. She is nominated for a 2012 Los Angeles Music Award in the “Best Blues/Americana/Roots” category and will be performing at the Real Blues Festival Of Orange County 3 later this Summer. Freeman has just released the well-received, independently-produced album, Everyone Can See. From the ballad-like “Blind Man Wandering” and Little Feat-esque rock ‘n’ funk feel of “Thought You Was the One” to the uptempo boogie-woogie urgency of “Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean” and the sexy jazz feel of the title track, the twelve-song record encompasses a myriad of sounds sure to satisfy. Listen closely and you’ll hear strains of The Motel’s Martha Davis in the lovely “Going Back” and Heart’s Ann Wilson in the equally serene “Let It Go” – both not bad company to be in, to be sure! Check out a great interview with Tricia in the latest issue of All Access Magazine here – http://allaccessmagazine.com/2012/01/26/tricia-freeman/ Tricia Freeman – Bio

Raised in Kansas and Texas, Tricia’s earliest memories of music go back to her mother’s love of jazz and blues, flooding the house with the likes of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and her favorite, Dinah Washington. Her father loved it all, from the Latin American to classical. As she started developing her own taste in music, she began to lean more to the local country/bluegrass sound mixed with a rockin’ blues flavor that was prevalent in her college town of Lawrence, Kansas. Tricia made the big move to California at the age of 19 and immediately bought a guitar and a “how to” chord book. The rest just came naturally, from singing those country / blues songs at the local saloons, to performing in the stage production of “Godspell”, to performing at all sizes of venues, from local taverns to major festivals up & down the coast. Freeman has toured Europe from Finland to Germany several times, with different line ups, performing songs from her own CD’s and a blend of cover tunes that she makes completely her own with her bold original sound, that can only come from living the songs she sings. Her studio work has brought her performance credits in 3 movies from Disney, Time Warner and Indigo Films. She also appeared on the television show, “Your Big Break”, paying tribute to Janis Joplin. Tricia traveled to Memphis several times to sing back up vocals on 2 CD’s of Walter Trout, the amazing blues guitarist from “Canned Heat”. While there, she had the honor of working with producer, Jim Gains, of Santana fame, as well as, many other bands. Besides Walter Trout, Tricia has also shared the stage with the likes of Spencer Davis, The Little River Band, Olivia Newton John, Missing Persons, Eric Burdon and The Animals, Eddie Money and in 2007, she opened for Al Green & John Fogerty at the Doheny Blues Festival in Dana Point, California. Freeman has a bold, humorous stage presence that will have you rolling with laughter between songs. This is why being compared to Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstad, and Melissa Etheridge, among others, has been “trumped” with other fan’s and critic’s opinions that she is much more like the multi-talented Bette Midler. Indeed, Ms. Freeman has that “Midler” appeal. This singer/songwriter puts on a great show, no matter what size the venue or the audience. You will always get the “real thing” with Tricia Freeman. Tricia Freeman Review CDs, Interviews, And Shows Passes Available. BMANS BLUES REPORT CD Review ROCKWIRED RADIO FEATURE OC MUSIC EXAMINER CD Review SOUTHLAND BLUES CD Review

Proceeds to Benefit ‘Metal of Honor’

The 5th Annual ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, the country’s largest touring heavy music festival experience, is proud to announce the 2012 VIP Charity Ticket Auction that will put fans onstage with their favorite bands. Proceeds will benefit Metal of Honor and Living The Dream Foundation.

Beginning Thursday, May 17, 2012 and running for ten-days, fans can bid on eBay for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to receive two (2) VIP passes to the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL. In addition, the top bidder and their guest will watch their favorite band perform from the best seats in the house: ONSTAGE! They will also receive: Level 1 premium reserved seats OR General Admission ‘Pit’ tickets, a backstage guided tour to see the “inner workings” of a large scale concert festival (who knows who you’ll meet?), all-day access to the Rockstar Energy Drink VIP Lounge, a one-of-a-kind ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL custom artwork drum head autographed by all members of one (1) of their favorite bands on the tour, and front-of-the-line access to all band signings.

The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL eBay ticket auctions will begin on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 8:30 p.m. PST, CST and EST, when 26 pairs of tickets with accompanying VIP credentials for all 26 festival dates will be posted to eBay as TEN-Day Auctions. Fans interested in bidding on these very special ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL VIP tickets and credentials can access the eBay ticket auctions from the Metal of Honor Charity Auction Button at www.rockstarmayhemfest.com or by searching for “MAYHEM Charity” on www.eBay.com.

The 5th annual ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will make a 27 date trek across the U.S. beginning on June 30th at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California. The tour line-up features SLIPKNOT, SLAYER, and MOTÖRHEAD on the main stage as well as a ferocious rotation of today’s best artists, including THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA. This year the JAGERMEISTER STAGE will feature a special headline set by ANTHRAX, supported by a rotation of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, AS I LAY DYING and ASKING ALEXANDRIA, along with WHITECHAPEL, HIGH ON FIRE and the JAGERMEISTER opener. Please note that bands may vary per market.

Also recently announced: Presented by Headbang For The Highway, the SUMERIAN RECORDS STAGE is joining the festival and features UPON A BURNING BODY, I THE BREATHER, and DIRTFEDD, as well as the Headbang For The Highway “Battle of the Bands” winners. The tour will also feature ROCKSTAR METAL MULISHA JUMP TEAM, on select dates. To learn more about the ROCKSTAR METAL MULISHA JUMP TEAM head to this link: http://www.metalmulisha.com/.

See below for all current tour dates and log on to www.rockstarmayhemfest.com and www.livenation.com for up-to-date ticketing information.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL TOUR DATES: 6/30 San Bernardino, CA @ San Manuel Amphitheater 7/1 Shoreline Amphitheater @ San Francisco, CA 7/3 Seattle, WA @ White River Amphitheater 7/4 Boise, ID @ Idaho Center Amphitheater 7/6 Phoenix, AZ @ Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion 7/7 Albuquerque, NM @ Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion 7/8 Denver, CO @ Comfort Dental Amphitheatre 7/10 Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion 7/11 Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 7/13 Tampa, FL @ 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre 7/14 Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood 7/15 Indianapolis, IN @ Klipsch Music Center 7/17 Bonner Springs, KS @ Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone 7/18 Oklahoma City, OK @ Zoo Amphitheatre 7/20 St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 7/21 Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre 7/22 Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre 7/24 Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center 7/25 Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center 7/27 Philadelphia, PA @ Susquehanna Bank Center 7/28 Pittsburgh, PA @ First Niagara Pavilion 7/29 Washington, DC @ Jiffy Lube Live 7/31 Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center 8/1 Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake PAC 8/3 Boston, MA @ Comcast Center 8/4 Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion 8/5 Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theatre

For more information on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL, visit www.rockstarmayhemfest.com.

About The Charities: Metal of Honor is a charity program started in 2011 that raises financial support and awareness for military non-profits while showing gratitude to our military men and women during the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour. The 2012 Tour will focus efforts on The Pathway Home (PTSD rehabilitation facility – www.thepathwayhome.org), Hope for the Warriors (Military family assistance, veteran transition assistance, and employment preparedness – www.hopeforthewarriors.org/) and Hire Heroes USA (Started by US Marine and UFC fighter, Brian Stann – www.hireheroesusa.org). These auctions will also support the Living the Dream Foundation (www.livingthedreamfoundation.org), which makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening afflictions while enriching their lives in the most encouraging ways possible.

Rockstar is the world’s most powerful energy drink, available in 19 flavors and 25 countries! “ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars.ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in nineteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Grape, Recovery Orange, Energy Cola, PerfectBerry, 2X, Xdurance, Coconut Water, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, and Roasted Light Vanilla. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Australia, Baltics, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Poland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout the United Kingdom. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK supports the active Rockstar lifestyle. In Surf, Skate, Snow, MX, BMX, Off-Road, MotoGP, Rally, Wake, MMA, Bull Riding, Bands, DJs, and Live Music.”

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“When discussing an artistic and challenging achievement like Trevor Rabin’s Jacaranda, a writer really has to strain for on-target adjectives and terms to describe this richly varied and multi-dimensional musical soundscape…while Rabin’s world-class guitar work is the driving force of the album, he shows off his considerable keyboard chops as well. Jacaranda is for music lovers of any genre. Period. It’s astonishing, haunting, passionate, powerful, and an experience that transcends any expectations.” SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

(Hollywood, CA) – Trevor Rabin releases Jacaranda (Varese Vintage Records), his first new solo album in two decades since Can’t Look Away. The extremely versatile Rabin covers a wide range of styles on the new album, including rock, jazz, and classical. Trevor Rabin plays all of the instruments himself, with the exception of drums on the tracks, for which he brought in noted jazz/rock drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Frank Zappa), longtime Rabin drummer Lou Molino III, and Rabin’s son Ryan Rabin (Grouplove). He also brought in noted bass guitarist Tal Wilkenfeld (Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock) who plays on the track “Anerley Road.” Vocalist Liz Constintine is featured on the track “Rescue,” inspired by the film The Guardian.

Trevor Rabin is regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the world. His collaborations include working with Seal, Michael Jackson, Manfred Mann, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and Paul Rodgers. He is also one of the most sought-after film composers in the business. He has created music that crosses barriers and genres that have made him one of the premier composers of contemporary music. As a guitarist, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, producer or recording engineer, he has established himself as a leader in the modern music field. As a film composer his credits include: Armageddon, Remember the Titans, National Treasure, Race to Witch Mountain, The Guardian and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Trevor Rabin has received numerous awards including a Grammy, numerous Film and TV Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award (Los Angeles Music Awards), a Career Achievement Award (Temecula International Film Festival), and Gold Medal for Excellence in Film Music Award (Park City Film Festival).

Track List: 1 Spider Boogie

2 Market Street

3 Anerley Road

4 Through The Tunnel

5 The Branch Office

6 Rescue

7 Killarney 1 & 2

8 Storks Bill Geranium Waltz

9 Me And My Boy

10 Freethought

11 Zoo Lake

12 Gazania

Richie Onori at Paladinos in Tarzana May 12 2012

Richie Onori will be kicking off his new CD “The Days of Innocence” with a show at Paladino’s in Tarzana.

He will also be previewing some songs from his upcoming CD “American Fighters”. “Days Of Innocence” is a collection of songs imbued with influences of the classic California blues/rock scene that Richie grew up with in LA’s San Fernando Valley in the 60s and 70s.

With a top-notch, slamming band, great new songs, and Richie’s signature energy and groove, this is a show you will not want to miss!

PALADINO’S CLUB 6101 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91335 818-342-1563

The third annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival returns this August and September for more than 30 shows throughout North America. The main stage features multi-platinum rock bands SHINEDOWN, GODSMACK, STAIND and PAPA ROACH, along with breaking band ADELITAS WAY. In addition, the Ernie Ball Stage and Jägermeister Stage in the festival area will include performances from multi-platinum headliners P.O.D., as well as up-and-coming artists FOZZY, DEUCE, REDLIGHT KING, MINDSET EVOLUTION (winner of the 2011 Best Buy Music Gear Battle Of The Bands Powered By Ernie Ball), IN THIS MOMENT, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH, CANDLELIGHT RED, and a local battle of the bands winner.

FOZZY will be touring in support of their new studio album, set to be released this summer via Century Media Records. For all of the latest FOZZY news, follow the band on Facebook and Twitter, Chris Jericho on Facebook and Twitter and Rich Ward on Facebook and Twitter.

Be sure to also visit http://bit.ly/UPROARTV2012 to see a video with some of this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival bands (including FOZZY front-man CHRIS JERICHO) talking about the tour. Look for tour dates, venues and ticket on-sale information to be announced in the coming weeks.

To kick off the 2012 tour, the Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival will be giving away a trip for two to any show on the 2012 trek. The grand prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for two from a U.S. city to the UPROAR show of their choice, hotel accommodations, airport transfers, $500 spending cash, and VIP treatment at the show.

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 SINGER-SONGWRITER NIKKI LANG

Los Angeles, CA – May 1, 2012 – Los Angeles-based, independent record label, Red Red Records has recently signed up and coming singer-songwriter Nikki Lang, it was announced today by Val Garay, President Red Red Records and George Woolverton, CEO Red Red Records. Under the terms of the deal, Red Red Records, distributed by BDG/RED/Sony, will represent and release Nikki’s future recordings.

“Nikki Lang is an artist I have been watching for a year and a half now,” said Garay, “I believe she is a game changer in the music business, with crossover appeal from adults to fans of modern pop and the new folk movement.”Added Woolverton, “Both Val and I believe Nikki is an exceptional talent and a career artist. We look forward to beginning our new working partnership, and continuing to develop her fresh musical vision.”

“Signing with Red Red Records and working with Val Garay is truly a dream come true,” said Lang. “To be part of such a talented group of people is so exciting.”

Nikki Lang, a promising 20-year-old singer-songwriter from California, began her musical career at the age of 12, by 15 Nikki had appeared in clubs throughout Los Angeles as both a solo artist and with her band. Recently, Nikki has toured coast-to-coast in the U.S., as well as performed at SXSW, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. Internationally, she has performed in venues throughout England, Ireland and at the Canadian Music Fest. Inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette and Lily Allen, Nikki writes and sings songs of self-discovery and empowerment that read like a handbook for young women coming of age: love, heartbreak, and relationships from the lens of a young woman. Nikki recently released her debut EP titled Feel Better.

Her music has been featured on the radio and in a number of television placements including Lifetime’s Girl Fight (“Feel Better”), MTV’s The Challenge: Battle of the Exes (“Cute but Stupid”) and ABC’s Switched At Birth (“Feel Better”). Nikki has also been actively involved in charitable causes and fundraisers. In 2010, The American Diabetes Association created a unique fundraiser called “Download for Diabetes” and Nikki donated 100% of the proceeds from downloads of her song, “Feel Better” to the ADA.

For more on Nikki Lang, please visit her online at www.NikkiLang.com

About Red Red Records Founded in 2010 by Grammy Award-winning producer Val Garay and attorney George Woolverton, Los Angeles based Red Red Records bills itself as an “Artistic Asylum First and a Record Company Second.” Distributed by BDG/RED/Sony, current artists include up and coming pop singer-songwriter Katrina and 70s California pop pioneers Pablo Cruise. For more information, visit Red Red Records on the web at www.RedRedRecords.com

Greetings Everyone!

Judge Jackson is still working hard in the studio to deliver their best CD yet, due this Summer. Some new tracks like “Top of the World” , “My Word”, “Done” and “Hold You Tight” will round out this release. There’s more to come, but in the meantime check out a in the studio “sneak peek” with Judge Jackson featuring a snippet of our new song “California”! Judge Jackson Studio Clip

On the road again! Catch Judge Jackson live at…

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer @ The Excalibur 10PM – Las Vegas, NV / Thurs. April 26th & Fri. April 27th

1st Annual Bullhead City Bike Fest – Harley Davidson Park (Community Park) 8PM – Bullhead City, AZ / Sat. Apr. 28th Lilac Festival -

Pine Mountain Club, CA / Sat. May 19th

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer @ The Excalibur – Las Vegas, NV / Fri. May 25th & Sat. May 26th

11th Annual Run-A-Mucca Rally – Winnemucca, NV / Sun. May 27th

More dates to follow, all dates are subject to change…

Arizona Bike Week 2012 w/ Tesla! Here is a quick pic of Todd with none other then singer Jeff Keith of Tesla! Supporting Tesla at Arizonia

 Bike Week this year was amazing! We would like to thank Suzy, Brad, Todd and everyone at Arizonia Bike Week and their crew for having us and we are looking forward to next year!

Visit us at our facebook page for studio updates, bulletins, new shows, etc. Also, we are in the planning stages and will have a new merch page to launch soon! Thanks for your patience and support on this! It’s always greatly apprecated!

BOOK JUDGE JACKSON We’re available for PRIVATE EVENTS including PARTIES, BBQs & anywhere else you wanna have us play. We can play both ACOUSTIC & FULL BAND sets, originals and covers. We’ve played pretty much any kind of event you can think of: funerals, birthday parties, Sunday Church, charity events,TV tapings, online tapings, racetracks, fundraisers, conventions, arenas, malls, rallies, clubs, festivals, radio stations, retail stores & corporate gigs, etc. Contact GES Booking for more info: GESbooking@gmail.com / 818-203-9694

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March 23, 2012
John Paul Jones Arena
Charlottesville, VA

On an unusually hot March afternoon fans lined up to see what was promising to be one hell of a show featuring Lauren Alaina, Luke Bryan, and Jason Aldean. The audience that was later revealed to be a record breaking, sold out crowd of over 14,000 people, definitely was not disappointed.

The evening began with an opening set by Lauren Alaina. She started her show with her hit single from her debut “Wildflower” album, “Georgia Peaches” followed up by a song she says is a “song to your ex-boyfriend” called “I’m Not One of Them”. She greeted the crowd by introducing herself, “Hi, I’m Lauren Alaina”, “I was on American Idol and I got 2nd place but whatever, I’m on tour with Jason Aldean and that’s just as cool”. She continues with another single off the album called “Tupelo” and asks the crowd (that was still filing in) to “make some noise for Jason Aldean – if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be here so I’m super blessed” She finished her set with the title track “She’s a Wildflower” and “One of Those Boys”.

I was excited to see her live. I confess I voted for her on American Idol which was the first season I had actually watched the whole thing and had actually voted. I think this little lady can sing her hind parts off and she is doing a great job with her live performance. I just hope she stays true to herself and doesn’t fall prey to industry pressure to look a certain way, act a certain way, and sing a certain way. I believe she has a bright future ahead of her and I can’t wait to see what’s next for her.

Next up was Luke Bryan. Thunder and lightning accompanied by strobes signaled the growing crowd that the show was about to start and Luke Bryan was taking the stage. He opens the show with one of his #1 singles, “Rain is a Good Thing” from the “Doin’ My Thing” album. He comes front and center and asks, “Where are the country girls at? Let me see ya’” and of course all the ladies (which make up the majority of the crowd) scream. He follows that up with “Country Man” and he’s dancing all over the place, rocking out. Next song was “Someone Else Calling You Baby”. He says “Virginia, how ya’ll doin?”, “Charlottesville, how ya’ll doin?”, “Let me see all my country girls”. When the girls scream, he says “Hey”, “Whatchall doin?”, and then he meows as the audience. He asks “Ya’ll got back roads right?” He flows into the next song “Drunk on You” and the crowd is singing along with him. The next song was “Drinkin’ Beer & Wastin’ Bullets”. He finishes it up and tells the crowd “I’m a little hung-over, I went and did a little trout fishin’ today, sweat my ass off, drank too much beer so”, of course the crowd loved that and responded with a rousing “hell yeah”. Next up is “If You Ain’t Here To Party” during which he tosses his red solo cup in the air towards the crowd. Guess who was in the line of fire? You guessed it, I looked up and all I could think was “crap” and next thing I knew me and a few other people were treated to a shower. Thank God it was only water and I had a second to tuck in my notebook. They bring a piano on stage and he tells everyone he sucks at playing piano and one of the stage hands brings him another cup and he takes a sip and says “ah that’s better” and he easily plays a little diddie. Then he decided to mess with the audience and starts playing Adele’s “Someone Like You”, they take the piano away and he makes sure he gets his cup from off of it before they take it off stage. Next song was “Do I” and that was followed up by “All My Friends Say”, in the middle of which he breaks into Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” then he finishes it up. Last songs were “I Don’t Want This Night To End” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)”, during which he gets the girls in the crowd to shake it and then he points one guy out and puts the spot on him and the guy starts “shaking it” and Bryan tells him “That’s my dawg right there”. He proceeds to inform the male portion of the crowd that they are “outnumbered 8 to 1 here tonight and if you don’t go home with a girl, well then, you’re just ugly and I can’t do nothin’ for ya’”.

Luke Bryan has some great country songs. His ballads make you wanna grab your date and dance a close, slow dance and the rest of his songs make you wanna hoop and holler, grab a beer, and bait a hook. They take you back to childhood and bring back memories (some not too innocent) of your younger, wilder days. He’s funny as hell and is one heck of a performer. I can’t tell you how many times I myself laughed out loud at his dancing and joking around. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him and would definitely see him again.

Final set and the one everyone was waiting for was Mr. Jason Aldean. He took the stage to “Hillbilly Deluxe” by Brooks & Dunn and then asked the audience, “Virginia, whatcha got?”. First up was “Johnny Cash” and “Big Green Tractor”. Already, nobody is sitting down and the noise level of the crowd has grown. Next up was “Amarillo Sky” and “Why”. He addressed the crowd after that by saying “What’s up Charlottesville?”, “It’s good to be back in Virginia”. He’s all over the stage back and forth making sure everyone in the place gets a good view and picture opportunity. With every place he stops you see numerous cell phones raise up all the sudden from people trying to get pictures. He sings “Crazytown” next and then lets the audience know that he has a new album coming out at the end of the year. Next was his newest single “Fly Over States” and then he disappears from the stage and next thing I know, he’s at the back of the arena at the soundboard. He tells the crowd that he knows “being in the back sucks” and he “wanted to make sure that everyone had a good seat”. He’s joined next by Luke Bryan and he tells everyone that they are gonna pay tribute to their idols. He says they both grew up pretty close to each other in Georgia, played some of the same clubs, listened to the same music. They both perform “Amarillo By Mornin’” by the great George Strait, Shenandoah’s “Sunday In The South”, and “Dixie Land Delight” by Alabama. Luke Bryan tells the crowd “Virginia, you are killin’ it tonight”, “I had gone to the bus and started drinkin’ beer”, “Gimme one more – as if I don’t need any more”. Jason let the crowd know that they were informed that they were the biggest crowd at a show at the John Paul Jones Arena – that they actually broke an attendance record. Luke Bryan sang his song “We Rode In Trucks”. He left the soundboard stage and Jason went back to the front stage and performed “Tattoos On this Town” & “Relentless”. The next song, which as of my writing this review won Jason Aldean two ACM awards for Vocal Event of the Year and Single Record of the Year, was the huge hit ballad “Don’t You Wanna Stay” which was originally recorded and performed with Kelly Clarkson but tonight Lauren Alaina filled in and did a fantastic job of it in my opinion. Next up was the title song from his double platinum album “My Kinda Party” and finished with another huge hit “She’s Country”. He left the stage and the crowd began stomping their feet and screaming for more. Jason took the stage once again with two more of his hugely popular songs, “Dirt Road Anthem” and after telling them to “Crank that bitch up” he completed the night with “Hicktown”.

Jason Aldean has become one of my favorite country artists. I was very excited to see this show and I was not disappointed for one minute. There’s something different at a country music concert, don’t get me wrong, I’m still a rock girl deep inside too, but the crowds are different, almost friendlier and relaxed. Oh they get up on their feet and raise hell, NEVER doubt that, and they know how to do it as well as the next person. You see couples slow dancing with each other during the slow songs and next thing you know they are rockin it out with the rest of the crowd. His music relates to everyone. You have the songs that remind you of your hometown and your country, the songs that remind you of family and friends, the songs that bring to mind the one you love, and the songs that make you want to party and raise hell. The tour is one of the highly anticipated tours of the season, people are being told to buy their tickets very early if they want to go because they are selling out and they may miss out. This was a fantastic night; I had the opportunity to see 3 country music artists that I had been anxious to see live. Lauren Alaina is the sweet southern belle with the voice that just pours over you like honey, she’s new to the industry and yes you can tell but she’s got a huge future ahead of her. Luke Bryan is the funniest guy I have seen live and I am a fan of him and quite a lot of his songs. He’s had a huge year this year and I don’t think he has gotten the recognition he deserves for that. Jason Aldean, LOVE his music, let me get that out there. He has caught fire in the country music world but like Luke Bryan, I don’t think he has gotten the recognition that he deserves, from the industry anyway, the fans are damn sure giving him the much deserved recognition and that is proven time after time by the huge crowds that are going to stadiums and arenas to see these guys on tour. I can’t wait for the new album to come out, I know it’s gonna be as good as the others and will become part of my collection.

A special thank you to Broken Bow Records, Green Room PR, and John Paul Jones Arena for making this night possible.

Review by: Melissa Gibson
Photography by: Stephen Gibson Photography