NASHVILLE |MSO in AUSTIN
BEATPORT // BRIGITTE DEMEYER // DESTRUCTO// GRAMMY AMPLIFIER CENTER STAGE//
HARD//HOLLAND GRECO // IRATION // JARED JAMES NICHOLS // SLASH // STEVE AOKI
Hi Media friends:
Here’s a rundown of MSO happenings in Austin next week with additional announcements coming Monday, March 10.
Let us know if you’re interested in any interviews or would like to attend any of the showcases.
In addition, Libby Coffey/Vice President, MSO will be onsite in Austin Tuesday through Sunday, contact info below.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Team MSO
***Please note that some guest lists may be closed or badge only. ***
Tuesday, March 11
HOLLAND GRECO
8:00 PM @ Empire Control Room & Garage
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
3:30 PM @ Swing House Occupation, Rusty’s
Wednesday, March 12
SLASH Music + Tech SLASHATHON (no badges required)
@ Capitol Factory, starts 9am, judging begins 7pm)
IRATION
11:59 PM @ Flamingo Cantina
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
3:30 PM @ Swing House Occupation, Rusty’s
Thursday, March 13
BEATPORT’s Matthew Adell – panelist, Anyone Can DJ: Democratization of Music Creation
12:30 PM @ Austin Convention Center Room 17A
IRATION
11:59 PM @ Tap Room at The Market
STEVE AOKI
@ MTV Woodie Awards
Coheadlining @ This Song Is Sick Presents JMBLYA Festival
Friday, March 14
BRIGITTE DeMEYER
@ The Rock Room
DESTRUCTO
12:00 AM @ SXSW Hangar Lounge
GARY RICHARDS – panelist, Advice From The Music Festival Experts
5:00 PM @ Austin Convention Center Room 17A
GRAMMY AMPLIFIER CENTER STAGE “SOUL SERENADE”
5:30 PM (Special performances announced March 10)
HARD Presents Boys Noize, Destructo, Gorgon City and Wax Motif
10:00 PM @ SXSW Hangar Lounge
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
6:00 PM @ Rusty’s Swing House Occupation
Saturday, March 15
BEATPORT’s Clark Warner – panelist, Rise of the Remix: Art.Business.Engagement
2:00 PM @ Austin Convention Center Room 17A
In order of appearance:
HOLLAND GRECO
Tuesday, March 11 @ EMPIRE CONTROL ROOM & GARAGE
http://www.hollandgreco.com
https://www.facebook.com/hollandgreco
http://www.twitter.com/hollandgreco
instagram: @hollandgreco
http://www.reverbnation.com/hollandgreco
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/holland-greco
Singer, songwriter, musician, and poet HOLLAND GRECO, the first original artist signed this century to Zappa Records, the label headed by Gail Zappa, will perform at SXSW at 8 PM on Tuesday, March 11 at Empire Control Room & Garage along with Vintage Trouble and MS MR. GRECO’s upcoming debut album, VOLUME 1, due out this spring, features two distinct parts. The multi-faceted GRECO–keyboards, rhythm guitar, banjo, accordion AND ukulele–embodies an eclectic musical palette that is in full effect on the album which showcases her double vision in the two halves of VOLUME 1: the light and dark sides of her personality, expressed in the high-pitched sing-song falsetto of Tunnel Vision and the deeper, smoke-filled vocals in the gothabilly of Murdergram: Songs Of The Misfits.
For HOLLAND GRECO interviews/photo shoots, contact
Todd Brodginski, 818-380-0400 x239, toddb@msopr.com
Marcee Rondan, 818-380-0400 x248, marcee@msopr.com
JARED JAMES NICHOLS
Tuesday, March 11 @ Swing House Occupation, Rusty’s 3:30 pm
Wednesday, March 12 @ Swing House Occupation, Rusty’s 3:30 pm
Friday, March 14 @ Swing House Occupation, Rusty’s 6:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNgEgp4uWs0
http://www.reverbnation.com/jaredjamesnichols
twitter/instagram: @jjnicholsmusic
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/jared-james-nichols/
Blues and classic rock n roll embodied singer, songwriter and guitarist JARED JAMES NICHOLS is a very welcome addition to the new wave of classic rock & R&B influenced acts like Gary Clark Jr., Vintage Trouble, Rival Sons and The Stone Foxes with a work ethic and charisma that is virtually unmatched. This past summer JARED sprung onto the scene with his first studio EP OLD GLORY & THE WILD REVIVAL out on Swing House Quality Recordings and produced by Warren Huart (Aerosmith, The Fray). Now Jared has announced he’ll return to the road for the second leg of his “THE WILD REVIVAL TOUR.” The emerging performer is confirmed for a round of more than 45 dates starting March 7 in Prescott, AZ with stops in Austin during SXSW, Nashville and New York at the famed Brooklyn Bowl. Then he will head across the Atlantic for his first ever performances in Europe and the U.K.
JARED gets down to the nitty-gritty with songs that hit close to home, touching on the timeless blues aesthetic in every way possible while still managing to put his own thoughtful twist on it. He keeps that sound pumping, turning any room into an instant party, eliciting stunned looks for his mesmerizing guitar licks.
For JARED JAMES NICHOLS interviews/photo shoots, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Aaron Feterl, 818-380-0400 x237, aaron@msopr.com
SLASH at Music + Tech
SLASHATHON
FIRST-EVER ARTIST-FOCUSED HACKATHON ON
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
AT CAPITOL FACTORY IN AUSTIN, TX
SLASH,
BRAM COHEN (BitTorrent) AND BEN PARR (DominateFund)
WILL JUDGE HACKS ONSITE AT MUSIC WEEK IN AUSTIN DURING SXSW 2014
http://slashonline.com
https://twitter.com/#!/slash
https://www.facebook.com/Slash
http://www.youtube.com/slash
MSO Press Releases & Photos:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/slash
*Major announcement coming Monday, March 10 (AM).
The Grammy-winning, iconic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist SLASH is heading to music week in Austin during SXSW 2014 to launch SLASHATHON, the first-ever artist-focused hackathon. Powered by Geeklist, SLASHATHON is a hackathon where developers create applications and technology within a 12-hour period. The music-oriented SLASHATHON will offer developers a unique challenge to create solutions for artists to engage their communities for an album release. SLASHATHON will take place at Capitol Factory (701 Brazos St., STE 1601, Austin, TX).
The SLASHATHON GRAND PRIZE includes a Gibson guitar autographed by SLASH, $1,000 dollars, AND the opportunity to have SLASH use the winning hack with the release of his new album, coming out in late 2014. The judges for SLASHATHON will be SLASH himself, Bram Cohen, Chief Scientist & Founder of BitTorrent, and Ben Parr, Co-founder & Managing Partner, DominateFund.
Wednesday, March 12 @ Capitol Factory (no badges required)
8:30 AM: Registration
9:00 AM: API presentations
10:00 AM: Hacking begins
1:30 PM: Lunch
7:00 PM: Presentations
8:30: Awards
Register for the SLASHATHON at: www.slashathon.com.
MEDIA RSVP to attend or request SLASH interviews/photo shoots, contact
Libby Coffey, 818-380-0400 x224, lcoffey@msopr.com; cell onsite in Austin: 626-676-4993
IRATION
Wednesday, March 12 @ Flamingo Cantina (Set time: 11:59pm)
Thursday, March 13 for the Jambase sponsored show @ Tap Room at The Market (Set 11:59pm)
www.irationmusic.com
www.facebook.com/iration
www.twitter.com/iration
www.instagram.com/iration
www.youtube.com/irationlive
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/iration
Reggae-influenced rock band IRATION has crisscrossed the country, performing at several prominent music festivals and sold out shows, including headlining theater and amphitheatre tours. Last year represented a period of growth for the band–Micah Pueschel (Guitar/Vocals), Joe Dickens (Drums), Adam Taylor (Bass) and Cayson Peterson (Keyboards)–with their career elevating to a new level. Armed with their third full-length album AUTOMATIC, their most successful release to date, IRATION further pushed their musical boundaries, with an emphasis on the craft of songwriting, while staying true to the sound their fans love. The band collaborated with Cage The Elephant guitarist Lincoln Parish who is featured on several tracks and helped co-produce select songs on the album along with long-time studio partner JP Hesser of Castaway 7 Studios in Ventura, CA. Upon release, AUTOMATIC immediately shot all the way up to the #1 spot on both the Billboard and iTunes Reggae Albums charts, as well as #7 on the iTunes Overall Albums chart, #75 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and #17 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The album’s first official single “Back Around” enjoyed much radio success nationwide, reaching #1 on most stations’ playlists where it was added, including spending several weeks at #1 for San Diego’s 91X. IRATION recently shipped their new single to radio, the title track from the album, “Automatic.” The band solicited multiple Grammy Award-nominated engineer/mixer/producer Mark Needham (Imagine Dragons, Killers, Neon Trees, Walk the Moon, etc) to remix the song, which has already started receiving spins.
For IRATION interviews/photo shoots, contact
Angela Villanueva, 818-380-0400 x232, avillanueva@msopr.com
BEATPORT
Thursday, March 13 Matthew Adell talks: Anyone Can DJ: Democratization of Music Creation @ Austin Convention Center Room 17A 12:30 PM
Saturday, March 15 Clark Warner talks: Rise of the Remix: Art. Business. Engagement. @ Austin Convention Center Room 17A 2:00 PM
www.beatport.com
www.facebook.com/beatport
http://www.twitter.com/beatport
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/beatport1/
BEATPORT, an SFX Entertainment company, is the world’s leading online provider of music, tools and resources customized for the unique needs and demands of DJs. Available in more than 230 countries, the flagship digital music service features high-definition dance tracks—from the latest exclusives to deep catalogue cuts—by the world’s top and emerging artists. As a result, their sales charts serve as the industry barometer for what tracks are currently jumping in the clubs before crossing over into the mainstream. The BEATPORT platform also offers tools to help DJs manage their careers, promote their productions and performances, and connect with the largest community of qualified fans on the planet. This year, BEATPORT CEO Matthew Adell will discuss the state of entry-level music creation, the tools available to both create and share original music, and the implications for the overall music business. BEATPORT’s Executive Creative Director Clark Warner will also examine the evolution of remixes and how they have become a fundamental building block DJ/dance music culture. BEATPORT was founded in 2004 and is based in Denver, CO, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and Tokyo. In March 2013, BEATPORT became part of the SFX network of companies focused on electronic music culture.
For BEATPORT interviews/photo shoots, contact
Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
STEVE AOKI
Thursday, March 13 @ MTV Woodie Awards
Thursday, March 13 Coheadlining @ This Song Is Sick Presents JMBLYA Festival
http://steveaoki.com/
http://dimmakrecs.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Steve.Aoki
https://twitter.com/steveaoki
STEVE AOKI is a Grammy-nominated international producer/DJ, electronic dance music entrepreneur, and founder of the trendsetting record label, events/lifestyle company, and apparel line Dim Mak. Since launching in 1996, Dim Mak has broken bands such as Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, Klaxons, and The Gossip through deftly marketed single and full-length releases and now has nearly 500 releases to date. As a solo artist, AOKI has become a force of nature averaging over 250 tour dates per year. Currently, Aoki is working on his second artist album NEON FUTURE, scheduled for release in 2014 via Ultra Music/Dim Mak, having recently wrapped up his groundbreaking Aokify North American Tour which featured Borgore, Waka Flocka Flame, and Pharrell Williams. His most recent releases include: “Bring You To Life (Transcend)” with house producer Rune RK and vocalist RAS, the massive Linkin Park collaboration “A Light That Never Comes,” “Can’t Stop The Swag” his first foray into hardstyle with label mate Coone and of course, “Boneless,” his global chart topping collaboration with Chris Lake and Tujamo.
DESTRUCTO
Friday, March 14 @ Hangar Lounge
Friday, March 14 Gary Richards talks: Advice From The Music Festival Experts @ Austin Convention Center Room 17A 5:00 PM
www.facebook.com/destructohard
www.twitter.com/DestructoHARD
www.youtube.com/destructohard
www.soundcloud.com/destructohard
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/destructo1/
Los Angeles producer and DJ DESTRUCTO is fresh off his successful “UK 2 LA Tour” with Britain’s Alex Metric which included sold-out shows in Boston, Providence, Orlando, Austin, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle and Los Angeles. DESTRUCTO will now hit the road again for a select run of tour dates this spring including Hangar Lounge at SXSW. DESTRUCTO has also been busy in the studio putting the finishing touches on his WEST COAST EP due out later this spring, as well as working on some fresh new remixes. Leading the charge is a free download of DESTRUCTO’s newest production; a remix of YG’s buzzworthy track “My N***a,” for this track he teamed with Wax Motif.
Check out the song now at: https://soundcloud.com/destructohard/yg-my-n-a-destructo-wax-motif
DESTRUCTO (Gary Richards) is also the founder of HARD Events—the world-renowned event and festival producer recognized for landmark festivals such as HARD SUMMER, HARD Day of the Dead and the three-day electronic music cruise HOLY SHIP! He has been included on InTheMix’s “50 Most Powerful People in EDM” list and Do Androids Dance’s “20 Most Influential People in EDM” list.
For DESTRUCTO interviews/photo shoots, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
HARD Presents Boys Noize, Destructo, Gorgon City and Wax Motif
Friday, March 14 @ Hangar Lounge, 1100 E. Fifth Street
www.hardfest.com/news/hard-is-coming-to-SXSW/
www.facebook.com/hardfest
www.twitter.com/hardfest
www.soundcloud.com/hardfest
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/hard-festivals/
HARD EVENTS will make its way to Austin, Texas this March at SXSW. Set for Friday, March 14 at Hangar Lounge, the team behind HARD SUMMER, HARD DAY OF THE DEAD, and HOLY SHIP! will bring the heat back to Austin with performances by Boys Noize, Destructo, Gorgon City and Wax Motif. Known for their massive dance parties, HARD EVENTS is sure to put on a festival highlight.
For HARD, contact
Alexandra Greenberg, 818-380-0400 x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
BRIGITTE DeMEYER
Friday, March 14 @ The Rock Room
www.brigittedemeyer.com
www.facebook.com/brigittedemeyer
www.twitter.com/BrigitteDeMeyer
www.youtube.com/brigittedemeyermusic
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/brigitte-demeyer
Acclaimed singer/songwriter BRIGITTE DeMEYER shares a new batch of stories–inspired by the inimitable spirit of the South–with the release her new album SAVANNAH ROAD, out Tuesday, April 29 on indie label BDM Music, with distribution by The Royal Potato Family/RED Distribution. SAVANNAH ROAD is raw, stripped down and the lyrics read like a novel about life, love, yearning and mystery. BRIGITTE recorded the majority of the album in her own home studio and, for the first time in her career, she self-produced the collection as well. She collaborated with longtime friend and previous producer Brady Blade, frequent collaborator and songwriting partner Will Kimbrough and acclaimed engineer David Z (Prince, Etta James, Johnny Lang).
For BRIGITTE DeMEYER interviews/photo shoots, contact
Angela Villanueva, 818-380-0400 x232, avillanueva@msopr.com
GRAMMY AMPLIFIER CENTER STAGE
“Soul Serenade”
Friday, March 14
Special performers announced, Monday, March 10
http://www.grammyuamplifier.com/
MSO PR Press Releases & Assets:
http://www.msopr.com/n/client-roster/amplifier-center-stage-a-grammy-u-initia
MEDIA RSVP to attend or request GRAMMY AMPLIFIER CENTER STAGEinterviews/photo shoots, contact
Libby Coffey, 818-380-0400 x224, lcoffey@msopr.com; cell onsite in Austin: 626-676-4993
*No badges required, limited guest list available.
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