WIMG Presents Buddy Dog Benefit Concert

About WIMG: Women In Music Gathering is an artist-alliance organization of mostly New England based singers and singer-songwriters. They are intergenerational and welcome women of all musical genres. They exist to support one another personally and professionally and to perform together in WIMG group shows, including charity benefits.

Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury MA (@buddydoghs) has been a longstanding favorite charity for WIMG. Many of their members are animal lovers. A number of members of the group have even adopted cats and dogs from Buddy Dog. Loretta Hagen and Tia McGraff may live outside of New England, but they are equally dedicated to four leggeds and animal rescue. They all appreciate the great work Buddy Dog does every day, helping find forever homes for worthy cats and dogs. And in the pandemic more people than ever have benefitted from the comfort of a four legged angel... and the needs of a non-profit like Buddy Dog have been more complicated due to restrictions of the pandemic. WIMG started a Buddy Dog annual benefit concert in 2019 with a fabulous show at Boston's Club Cafe. They planned to do a 2020 live show, but the pandemic made live shows impossible. So, when the group decided it would try a virtual show, they decided it was only natural to do a benefit for Buddy Dog.

PERFORMERS

Linda Marks www.lindamarksmusic.com
@lsmheart on both Twitter and Instagram
FB personal page: https://www.facebook.com/healingheartpower
Music FB page: https://www.facebook.com/lindamarksmusic

Special Guest (thank you Trespass Music)
Tia McGraff https://www.facebook.com/tiamcgraff

Special Guest (thank you Trespass Music)
Loretta Hagen http://www.lorettahagen.com

Mary Crowe http://www.marycrowesings.com

Roberta Lamb https://www.robertalamb.com

Lori Zuroff https://www.facebook.com/lolasweet

CiCi Eberle https://www.cicieberlemusic.com

Kat Chapman http://www.KatChapmanBand.com

Meral Ekinocioglu https://www.facebook.com/meral.ekincioglu

Legendary Producer Stuart Epps Announces New Independent Label 'Epps Records'

Having toured America with Elton John, produced and engineered records for Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Bill Wyman and Paul Rodgers, Stuart Epps is now focusing on the next generation of up-and-coming artists with his new label Epps Records.

The premier release from the new Epps Records label,"Underwater" by new artist Samantha Gaton of South Carolina, is 'sure to be a radio crossover hit' predicts LadyLake Entertainment, Epps Records' US PR.

Set up by Stuart Epps to launch new artists, expect to see and hear much more from this wonderful artist and innovative new label.

Single and video for "Underwater" and additional label information available here.

Indie Powerhouse Rorie Kelly Launches New Project

LadyLake Entertainment is proud to support our friend Rorie Kelly as she raises funds for her new record.

Rorie is crowdfunding right now to put out a new album called Shadow Work. Says Ms. Kelly, "It is about shining a light in the darkness and healing wounds." With this pandemic affecting all of our lives, we could all use uplifting words, healing and hope!

Offered perks range from a download to a signed vinyl to a tarot reading to a house concert. These are but a few of the interesting and eclectic benefits you can receive by making a donation.

Click to view the project here

Every view, donation and share helps so please support in any way you can!

Ivory Tower Project Scores Deal With DreamWorks/ NBC Universal

Congratulations are in order for Ivory Tower Project, one of the most industrious bands in the independent music industry, having recently landed a placement in 'Wizards: Tales of Arcadia' airing on industry giant, Netflix. The band's track, 'My Name' from their debut album 'Red Hot', can be heard on Episode 106 of the series, which premiered late Summer 2020.

Two-time 'Artist Of The Year' winners on Cygnus Radio's 'Independent Corner' show, Ivory Tower Project can be heard coast to coast and around the world on and impressive 800 radio stations in 36 countries and is also a Top Ten chart topper in Rock on Reverbnation for New York. ITP is definitely an audience favorite with worldwide fans and friends alike.

The entire Wizards: Tales of Arcadia series is available on Netflix. For more about Ivory Tower Project, please visit: ivorytowerproject.com

New Single by Peter Wave - Produced by the Legendary Stuart Epps

New single “When Caroline Cries”

Peter Wave is the Norwegian rock artist aka Petter Wavold.

Petter Wavold has had numerous top spots on the hit lists in his career. So far he has released 11 albums, of those seven studio albums, two “Best Of” and two live albums. He has also released many singles, tunes ranging from hard rock to beautiful ballads with Norwegian texts.

Petter started his career in the late 70’s. Already then his band and him became household names with several appearances under their belt on the very popular youth program “Halv sju”.

Having been a member of many rock bands and cover bands in the 80’s his solo career reached new heights in the early 90’s when he released “Æ længte hjæm”. This song became more or less the “National Anthem” of this hometown Trondheim and is still as popular as ever. It was performed live on NRK TV on the 17th May 2015 in London where the Norwegian Constitution Day Celebrations took place.

The artist name Peter Wave was first used when his band Army launched their single “Waiting Around” in 1983.

Peter Wave is now back and has worked on an album in a recording studio with the legendary record producer Stuart Epps who has previously worked with artists like Sir Elton John, George Harrison, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Robbie Williams, Bill Wyman, Twisted Sister and Chris Rea, to mention a few.

The new single is the second teaser, a friendly power ballad from the coming album to be released later this year.

So prepare yourself to embrace Norwegian/British sing-along at its best with Peter Wave.


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And be sure to catch him on Spotify and Apple Music

Promoted by LadyLake Entertainment

LadyLake Celebrates A Month Of Light With WIMG

The Women In Music Gathering (#WIMG) is an intergenerational artist-alliance group of women singer-songwriters and song interpreters based out the Greater Boston area. During COVID19 Quarantine, our gigs have been cancelled, our ability to play music with other musicians real-time is virtually impossible, and both the isolation and the requirements of sheltering at home have introduced all kinds of unprecedented life challenges, no matters ones age or circumstances.

WIMG Founders: Colette O'Connor, Linda Marks, Cindy D'Adamo
Cofounder Linda Marks interviews group members highlighting their works of light.
Here are vignettes of ways five members of #WIMG have been “lighting up the love” during the COVID19 Pandemic.

Linda Marks:

What does one do when one has two professions that are both face-to-face based when social distancing becomes a way of life? #WIMG Co-founder Linda Marks, mind-body psychotherapist and singer-songwriter encountered this very predicament. Both her gigs and the shows she produced began getting cancelled in March. And as the weeks went by, gigs and shows into the summer got cancelled. As COVID19 started to creep its way into our lives in early March, it became clear that therapists could no longer see their clients in person. But teletherapy on Zoom at that time was not covered by insurance companies, removed the essential in person contact of the client-therapist relationship, and for body-centered work, could not allow for the possibility of physical touch in healing work.

Despite the limitations of virtual platforms, Linda realized that she needed to adapt and bring whatever she could to her two professions while everyone was sheltering in place. So, livestream concerts and tele therapy via Zoom and Skype became the pathways to maintain connection. Gratefully, many of her clients recognized the need to do tele therapy, and her monthly Community As Healer group could continue virtually. Linda has been doing 2 - 3 livestream performances each week, including charity fundraisers, Her weekly series “Songs From the Heart, Meditations For the Heart” livestream integrates both her professions, including many of the new songs written in quarantine. Most recently, with her monthly house concert series, the Music Salon on pause due to the pandemic, Linda created a virtual house concert series called the Music Salon Live. The need for musicians to perform is clear: within 36 hours of announcing the series, 36 musicians already were asking to play. “Seeing people tune in and comment during a livestream makes it clear how much people need live music for inspiration during this tough time,” Linda reflects.

Colette O’Connor:

When the person with severe cancer that #WIMG Co-founder Colette O’Connor takes care of came down with symptoms similar to what you might expect for COVID19 early in the quarantine timeline, she got him to the hospital for testing. Her experience was surreal, like out of the movie “ET,” including staff in protective gear and needing to stay in her car while he was in the hospital. He got over his illness well, but three days later, Colette came down with symptoms, that left him taking care of her for the next three weeks. She describes it as “something that felt like outrageous allergies and bronchitis that wanted to be pneumonia.” To make household matters even more complicated, her 30something son, who works on the front lines as a meat cutter, got sick and the illness went to his lungs. He had to go through 2 weeks off from work in quarantine, as he recovered. As it turned out, neither Colette’s partner nor son tested positive for COVID19, but the household members surely had symptoms that makes one wonder about they 30% of false negatives in testing.

So, much of Colette’s quarantine experience involved taking care of sick people, keeping in quarantine and out of the mix, and recovering from her own illness. Once she was able to sing and breathe at the same time, she did an online concert. She completed courses for her college degree. Thoughtful poetry has been emerging. And she has been posting inspirational posts on her social media pages. “I have a big red heart on my page to thank everyone on the front lines, like my son who is working 70 hours/week just to keep our food supply going.” “Musicians and artists are essential for morale and emotion. Musicians are lighting up the love artistically” through their creative expression.

WIMG - Burren Backroom Series
Lisa Wexler:

Lisa Wexler lives in a building that is part of the Cambridge (MA) Housing Authority, where 95 - 95% of the residents are low income, including people who are food insecure, and older citizens on social security. Renovations on the building started shortly before sheltering in place became necessary, and decreased the number of residents by about 25%. Having served on the Tenant Council of her building, and aware of issues arising during construction, Lisa approached a friend who had also served on the Tenant Council about forming a tenant advocacy group that would meeting with the building manager monthly, be extra eyes and ears about the gamut of issues that were arising, and be supportive of his efforts regarding issues concerning the residents. The tenant advocacy group had met twice before COVID19 struck, so Lisa is trying to see if the group can continue to meet virtually. Safety concerns and vulnerabilities in the building have been a big focus.

Lighting up the love for Lisa has included thinking about what caring and concerned leadership means. A certain amount of structure needs to be put in place to keep people safe. But hopefully, it can be done in a compassionate way. Posters about social distancing were put up in the elevators. One woman living in the building gave another woman who needed them a mask and gloves. Some neighbors have been sharing or exchanging needed goods, like paper towels and masks. When one woman in the building said she liked Lisa’s mask, Lisa gave her two masks she had purchased specifically because they support hospital workers. All of these efforts are caring on a practical level. “It is very poignant seeing how people are helping each other in this community,” reflects Lisa. “This really is a community.”

Joanne Lurgio:

Joanne Lurgio lives with her 85 year old mom who is living with dementia. Pre-pandemic, this brought its share of daily lessons, including daily challenges to have patience and forgiveness. “For anyone who has dealt with a loved one with a memory issue, learning to let go of what was is not easy.” Creating a new relationship with who her mom is now is conscious work. Quarantine has put Joanne and her mom in closer proximity for longer periods of time. And going out even to get groceries in the COVID19 world brings the fear of bringing something back home to someone so vulnerable.

The pandemic has brought a change in her mom’s alertness and general motivation to do anything. The lack of activities and connections quarantine brings mean a decline. Before quarantine, her mom went to the senior center a couple times each week, where she saw friends and had lunch. A CNA came twice a week for personal care and engage with her mom. With those structures gone, Joanne needs to oversee all aspects of her mom’s care and well-being. Through a stroke of luck three years ago, Joanne found the house she and her mom now live in, which has turned out to be a blessing. “We had no idea we would need to be in such close proximity,” says Joanne. So, lighting up the love is very personal and relational as Joanne tends to her mom.

She has found ways to keep some music going using virtual means, including virtual choral rehearsals, webinars with a group called Songtown, and virtual RISA events. A very special ritual she created, in response to people in Italy singing out the window at 5 pm is a daily 5 pm song share. “I’ve gotten a great response,” acknowledges Joanne. “It shows music brings people healing and comfort, even if it’s one song.”

Kat Chapman:

Kat Chapman is lighting up the love through parenting her two young daughters through this quarantine time. “We don’t see anybody,” noted Kat. And explaining what was going on to her 5 year old daughter was important to prepare her for the fact that she might not be able to go back to school for the rest of the year or see her friends. Kat kept it really honest, giving her daughter the most information she would understand, including talking about helpers. Her daughter is curious, wants to know all about what is going on, and says she wants to be a doctor one day now. When she asks her 2 1/2 year old daughter what her favorite thing to do is, her daughter’s response is “to be with you momma.” Kat is glad she feels that way, because that is what they’re going to be doing.

While it is very surreal for kids to turn their friends into screen time, having a virtual story time or a virtual playdate can still give a bit of a boost. Kat is grateful for during this pandemic time is that they live in the country, where they can go outside and enjoy their surroundings. And not seeing a neighbor is a routine occurrence when living more remotely. Kat shows her daughter lots of closeness and affection. Cooking for one another, taking care of one another and spending time together are ways to share love.

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International Poetry Contingent - Call For Sponsorship

Whisper from the Heart is a club based in South Africa but also very active with children in Africa

We are a team of people passionate about The Arts and Literature and encourage people (mostly children) in the field of their interest. We promote their music, songs, art, photography, poetry and short stories, giving and getting them as much exposure as possible.

We have a close knit relationship with these young people with many of them looking to us for support and guidance, both professionally and personally.

The Club, Whisper from the Heart, established in 2004 has been extensively involved internationally but more actively in South Africa (and Africa) in the Arts/Music/Literature/Writing and in our existence over 14 years we have:

*Coached thousands of students worldwide in the Arts and Literature
*Hosted a competition each year and paid valuable prizes
*Given thousands exposure by publishing their works of writing (Now 20 books of verse published)
*Released DVD’S each year with their Art and Photography
*Arranged cultural evenings for musicians getting them exposure in the world of music
*Assisted in getting a Student placed for further study in Journalism in the USA
*Averted suicides in young people

All the costs have been met from personal funding over the 14 years.

We have a dedicated team of volunteers working five days a week to make this dream come true for so many students. Our Administrator (Giselle) has manned the full time office for the 14 years as a volunteer.

Our funds are depleted but we are grateful for any funding that can be forthcoming.

Please consider a sponsorship to keep the club afloat (Now threatened with closure disappointing thousands of children in Africa).

You might wish to visit our website and “FEEL” our passion and also be able to make a donation on it.

Please consider joining LadyLake in supporting Whisper from the Heart by donating here. Thank you!

LadyLake - Best Of Artist Spotlight

LadyLake Entertainment, in our eleventh year of independent artist promotions, is proud to announce the results of our "Best Of Artist Spotlight" selected winners with thanks to Lou Plaia and Reverbnation for giving us the platform for this opportunity. Over the past year, Reverbnation artists have sent us some truly amazing music of all genres from all across the globe. After listening to over twelve thousand submissions with nearly seven million views, we at LadyLake have selected our favorite Top Ten artists. Congratulations to all who made this very selective list and to our Number One act Gabe Lopez! Thank you to all who have submitted previously and to those entering our Artist Spotlight in 2018.

BIO:

GABE LOPEZ has recently crossed the US and UK opening for Belinda Carlisle on her 2014-2017 tours at venues such as the Indigo at the O2, Manchester Academy, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, The Fonda in LA and B.B. King's NYC. The Cali boy's songs are currently spinning on Sirius XM Radio, iHeart Radio, and FM radio - most recently his new singles "LASSO" and "CALIFORNIA BLUES," which features the pop icon BELINDA CARLISLE. His album "IT'S OBVIOUS IT'S OBVIOUS" debuted in the TOP 100 NEW RELEASES on iTunes. With his tasty blend of POP-ROCK flavored music, Gabe was voted by Music Connection Magazine as one of L.A.'s Hot 100 Artists. He is signed to RONDOR/UNIVERSAL as a songwriter and he has produced and written for BELINDA CARLISLE, NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, BOYZ II MEN, JOEY McINTYRE, EMERY KELLY, CHARICE, JAMES BROWN, KRAYZIE BONE, MS. TRINITI, SHINEE, TAE YANG, SUPERJUNIOR, LEXI JAYDE, VARSITY FANCLUB and more. See www.gabelopez.com for more info.

Gabe Lopez Links:
Website
Facebook
Reverbnation
Twitter
Instagram

TOP 10 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT WINNERS
Click each artist to view their Reverbnation page.
1. Gabe Lopez
2. On Tracy Lane
3. Matt Borg Trio
4. Small Town Glow
5. The Contagious
6. Jonathan Vautour
7. The Foxfires
8. Kay Miracle
9. Zen Mountain Poets
10. Kyle Jennings

Charity Umbrella Welcomes Champions Against Bullying And New Artists The Fifth

As part of our ongoing Charity Umbrella project unifying independent music with charitable causes, LadyLake Entertainment is pleased to announce our latest endeavor, uniting our band The Fifth with Champions Against Bullying in the promotion of the new anti-bullying song 'School Day Runaway'.

The mission statement, being 'committed to creating a society where every child has the opportunity to develop, learn and thrive in an environment without fear, without violence and without limitation', echoes that of The Fifth's lyrics which portray a sad, but all too common story of a teenage girl, bullied at school, who becomes depressed and isolated. Her busy working parents however, fail to see all the signs until she disappears off into the night as yet another School Day Runaway.

The song was written by a US Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and is performed by The Fifth as a debut single with an Elvis Costello sound.

We at LadyLake have always been strong supporters of children and family, education and enlightenment.

Won't you share our message by supporting 'School Day Runaway', our band The Fifth, and the wonderful work being done by Champions Against Bullying?

Please note that ***50% of all sales of the single will be donated to Champions Against Bullying.

We ask that you please SHARE this information with your friends!

We'd like to thank our friends in independent radio for supporting this cause!!

DOWNLOAD SCHOOL DAY RUNAWAY TODAY!!
Currently available for download on:
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David Martinez Joins Texas Select Artists

LadyLake Entertainment is proud to announce that our singer/songwriter David Martinez of Corpus Christi has joined the Texas Select family of artists! More news is yet to come, as we work in tandem with our friends at Texas Select, so expect to see show dates and announcements soon!

One of the most popular independent artists in South Texas, David, currently the #1 regional artist in all genres on Reverbnation, a veteran of SXSW and Texas Indie Fest, has been touring with much success as an acoustic player and with The David Martinez Band playing both local and regional shows. David has done three US tours and recorded three professional records.

Airing on radio coast to coast and internationally, David's music has been heard regionally on C101 Rocks 'Area 101' with DJ Monte Montana, on 106.5 The Shark, on 94.7 Jalapeno Country, on KPFT and KETR, on AM 1670 Dewberry Jam Community Radio in San Antonio, on Radio Katy in Katy, Texas and of course on Texas Select Radio.

Having shared the stage with such musical greats as Ian Moore, Vallejo, Billy Joe Shaver, Johnny Rodriguez, and the Statesboro Revue, David and his band returned to the Mathis Freedom Fest this past 4th of July Weekend to rock the festival stage in Mathis, Texas.

Completing his successful 2016 summer tour including dates in New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Austin, David and the band have played regionally at:
House of Rock, Executive Surf Club, Cafe Calypso, Vino Mio, Exchange CC, Riley's, Mesquite Comedy Club, Gator's, Vernon's BBQ, The Nest, Port Royal, South Texas Icehouse,Brewster's, TGIFridays, Boathouse, Iron Horse, Holiday Inn, Pier 99, Landry's, Schlitterbahn, Oyster House, Lucky Lounge, Tapology, Lazy Beach, Izzy's, Red Shed, Billie Jean's, Bella Luna, Sand Bar, Surf Club, Twisted Murphy's, American Bank Center, Rattle Inn, and Texas Indie Fest 2, a regional celebration of independent music presented by Match1 Entertainment and Indie On Air! Records.

Marina Arts is a big supporter of musicians in the local South Texas scene, and David recently performed at the Grandview Lounge Mural Mixer Launch Party. He also plays at other civic events including the Bay Jammin' Concert and Cinema Series at Cole Park, coming up this season on June 22nd with local singer Steven James.

We are excited to have an "All Texas" music project in the works with David and our new friends Texas Select!! Details TBA!!

Link to Texas Select

Links to David Martinez on social media:

David Martinez EPK on Reverbnation

David Martinez Band on Facebook

David Martinez on Twitter

David Martinez Band live video at Executive Surf Club performing "Hey Mary"
David Martinez Band live video at Executive Surf Club performing "Sweet Sister"

Tony Moore - Perfect and Beautiful

Our friend TONY MOORE, formerly of the band CUTTING CREW, has a brand new single out called Perfect and Beautiful and is currently tour.



The track is available for download at the following locations:

iTunes
Amazon
GooglePlay

TOUR DATES

BIO:
Tony's long and eclectic career in the music business includes leaving school to become an original member of Iron Maiden at the end of the 70’s, scoring a Christmas hit in Holland with his song “Fool” in the early 80’s and becoming the keyboard player in Cutting Crew ( I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight) during the mid 80’s.

In the late 90’s he founded and ran the seminal London songwriters venue, the Kashmir Klub, where he played a role in the early careers of artists like Damien Rice, KT Tunstall, Imogen Heep and since 2003 Tony has repeated the same concept and format at The Bedford where he’s been at the beginning of artistic journeys for acts like Paolo Nutini, Ed Sheeran, Newton Faulkner, Jamie Lawson and many more.

At the start of April 2013, Soho Radio launched in London and Tony was invited to present a regular weekly show which features live music, interviews and special guests. With over 150 shows under his belt and more than 300 guests to date, the show is one of the longest running on the station which, at the end of 2016, was awarded Best Online Radio Station In The World in the Mixcloud awards.

Through the summer of 2015 he worked in Berlin acting in a brand new movie called Mr Rudolphos Jubilee, playing the part of ‘Colin’ an enigmatic, complex but humorous Hit Man with a sweet tooth ! It had it’s world premiere in Berlin on January 28th to a sold audience and is currently being seen across Europe.

For the last few years he has also been co-writing, producing and touring with emerging artist ILONA.

Tony is now currently recording material for a new solo album having released the lead single, a powerful ballad called Perfect And Beautiful that made it's debut in the iTune singer/songwriter charts at 19.

For the rest of 2017 he is lining up live shows in the UK and USA as well as preparing to release more tracks ahead of the album.

Learn more about Tony at the following links:

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Website

Texas Music Week Goes Global With #SXDU South By Down Under

In a groundbreaking, globally-shared promotional campaign, "SXDU," founded by LadyLake Entertainment, (the promoters of Texas Indie Fest), international music companies unite as a powerful amplified community to support and grow each others' purposes and projects. Reaching 500K views in pre-launch, #SXDU is expected to reach an audience of 1M via combined social media platforms.

LadyLake Entertainment
Celebrating their tenth anniversary supporting independent arts and events, social media influencers LadyLake Entertainment have decided to take their annual SXSW post-event promotion to not only their ENVISION Indie Coalition of over two million followers, but to an extended global audience. #SXDU, South By Down Under, a cooperative publicity campaign aligning several international music companies in a shared publicity promotion distributed online around the world, will include distribution to social media outlets in Australia, England, Ireland, Germany and the US.

David Martinez SXSW 2017
From the Music Week anchor event in Austin - Texas Indie Fest, held annually at the historic Red Shed Tavern and presented by Ervin V. Pulliam of Match1 Entertainment and Jeff "Classic" Popka of Indie On Air! Records, LadyLake "Artist In Residence" David Martinez, a SXSW veteran, performed on Friday March 17th. The three day event showcased some of the finest independent talent from local, national and international artists. Joining David in the TIF 2017 lineup was the all-female rock group WEEP from Florida, a LadyLake Artist Spotlight winning band chosen from a field of five thousand Reverbnation applicants. The festival was streamed by Envision members Fish Creek Radio / DJ Richard Bedell with sound provided by Kingdom Sound of Austin.

David Martinez with Rock Army Records - SXSW 2017
David Martinez, one of the most popular artists in all genres in South Texas, has done several US tours including the Envision backed Crazy Ride East Coast Tour 2013 spanning from Florida to Boston and the Come On And Love Me Tour of NYC. David has recorded three professional albums airing on indie, community, college, and commercial radio across the US/UK including locally on Texas stations KETR, KPFT, 1760 AM Dewberry Community Radio in San Antonio and in Corpus Christi on C101 Rocks' Area 101 with Monte Montana and on 106.5 The Shark. David has appeared locally on KIII News and is active in community arts supporting the Marina Arts District, performing at Executive Surf Club - often with local stars Matt Hole and Sonny Salinas, at the House of Rock, Bay Jammin' Series, Veranda at Schlitterbahn, Vino Mio, Holiday Inn, Port Royal, Mesquite St. Pizza, The Exchange CC, Ritz Theater, Churchyard, Fiesta Winery, Chelsea's, Calypso Coffee, Riley's Pub, Tapology, Cassidy's, Gator's, Vernon's, The Nest and many other local and regional venues. The David Martinez Band has performed at Mathis Freedom Fest in 2015 and 2016, sharing the bill with Vallejo, Statesboro Revue, Billy Jo Shaver and Johnny Rodriguez. After performing at Texas Indie Fest, David realigned with old friends Planet LA Records, performing for Whole Planet "Musicians For Microcredit" Showcase at Whole Foods Domain in Austin.

WEEP Performing at Texas Indie Fest 2017
Female rockers WEEP have shared their music from the Space Coast of Florida to the West Coast and all across the nation, impacting the lives of music lovers of all ages with their infectious melodies, tight harmonies and lyrics that echo the human condition. Their unique sound blends rock, funk and a touch of the blues together to create an acoustic tapestry that is both modern and nostalgic. In a word....Electric! Discovering them on Reverbnation, LadyLake found elements of The Bangles and the Motown girl groups of the Sixties. Together, Robin, Kimi, Melanie and Kat will take you on a musical journey with a sound that not only heals, inspires, transforms and empowers, but they will rock your soul to the core! The ladies of WEEP went from Texas Indie Fest to a performance at Dripping Springs, TX prior to their return to Florida.

StoneKracker at Heart of Texas Rock Fest
We were pleased to find our friends from Ear Splitting Media active amongst the wide variety of events taking place during SXSW. A big opportunity for independent artists lies within the SXSW unofficial party and showcase scene, which offers free events which are easy to attend and often come with freebies such as food, drinks, and swag bags or samples. Ear Splitting Media decided to do a full investigation for their Out on the Town video series while supporting their band StoneKracker who performed at the Heart of Texas Rock Fest. They also enjoyed the music of Stoned Evergreen Travelers from Tacoma, Washington, Heritage Band from Destin, Florida, and J and the 9s from Brooklyn, New York during Music Week. You can see more of their favorites, including artists from the Chicken Ranch Records SXSW Day Party 2017 at the Ear Splitting Media YouTube Channel.

Top Trending Radio Show - Music 101 on Twin Radio
At the same time our group was in Austin, our friend in Australia, Dallas Cosmas of Prototype Musique (prototypemusique.com), an independent music production label, had put the finishing touches on his new release, "The Memory Keys". We had met Dallas in 2016 through our great friends in radio, Twin Radio Syndicate. Hosts Carnell and Darnell Alexander put together a wonderful LadyLake/ Prototype musical showcase on their top-rated show "Music 101" then, and when Dallas had a new release coming out the SXDU idea began.

"The Memory Keys" by Dallas Cosmas
About "The Memory Keys": Seeing great records as "timeless" and upon revisiting his vinyl collection, Dallas Cosmas reflected on the effect of music and how that changes with age. He then went back to the music which had affected him the most during his formative years. These reflective thoughts created the in studio dialogue which resulted in his new album "The Memory Keys".

About Prototype Musique: Prototype Musique operates a collective of multi-tasked musicians and engineers that will work with your ideas to help shape it into high production music whether your vibe is high-gear rock, self penned acoustic, glittering pop or sampling jazz beats, capturing you at your very best utilizing a wide mix of digital & vintage analogue equipment. Prototype Musique was formed by composer/producer Dallas Cosmas who has been a stalwart of Melbourne’s thriving music scene for around 3 decades writing, performing and recording, also touring nationally around Australia holding down multi-instrumental work. He has performed and produced in all styles for groups, solo and cinematic work. This work includes local and international digital releases including Aria-charting albums.
Prototype is "very pleased to be teaming across the Pacific with U.S promo heavy-weights, LadyLake PR."

New Release by Sennid Simon from In-Ex Records
As frequently occurring on social media, during our pre-promotion of this project, we met new friends, UK label In-Ex Records (in-exrecords.co.uk) who are releasing rastafarian reggae "Ire With You" by Sennid Simon of Oregon in a few weeks. Please visit (soundcloud.com/sennid) for more music and information. In-Ex Records established for twelve years, is not only an independent record label, but are also registered PRS / MCPS members. They specialize in unsigned and indie artists who are interested in taking their music career to that ‘next’ level. The company was founded by Senior, who while growing up in the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica, came across several of today's well known famous reggae artists and musicians, including Admiral Tibet, Ninja, Ansell Collin, Luciano and more, who were finding it difficult getting themselves recognized by major record labels and publishing companies. Having observed the industry since then, and seeing that the same problem still exists, In-Ex Records was formed.....to give artists a 'real deal'.

LadyLake Entertainment Celebrates 10 Years!
Artists and companies from around the globe can unite easily through the use of social media, engaging their networks and sharing information and links which reach new audiences with the click of a mouse and the ease of mobile devices. Says Cindy D'Adamo, social media influencer and indie music expert, "It does not take a huge budget to achieve global arts promotion." An innovator in cross promoting, her company LadyLake Entertainment and the ENVISION Indie Coalition of over twenty independent media and music professionals, has hosted two benefit shows for Music 4 Vets in Charlotte, NC and in Denver CO, as well as the David Martinez "Crazy Ride" East Coast US Tour. The LadyLake motto, "Karma is our Business", (which got the nod from visionary entrepreneur Richard Branson), comes to force as tangible positive energy as the SXDU project becomes alive, with information going to hundreds of thousands globally via shared social media networks and platforms.

Ultimate Elton Tours India

Ultimate Elton and the Rocket Band, winner of the National Tribute Awards 2016 in the UK comes to Bengaluru for just 2 shows at Chowdiah Memorial Hall on April 7 and MLR Convention Centre, Whitefield, on April 8, 2017.

Tickets are available here.

"Some tribute artists look like their idol, some sound like their idol. Paul Bacon as Elton John does both! Close your eyes and you won’t believe your ears, open your eyes and you won’t believe them either! You simply won’t find a closer tribute to Sir Elton John."



More info can be found on their website.

Thank you to our friend the legendary Stuart Epps For bringing this to our attention.

LadyLake Artist Spotlight - Top Twenty Radio Hits

LadyLake Entertainment is proud to present our new Top Twenty Artist Spotlight chosen from thousands of submissions via Reverbnation. This campaign, we decided to do "Radio Hits" and have selected specific songs we feel are ready for the radio. From country to pop to rockabilly to hiphop, we're sure you will find music you'll enjoy!

1. Greg Harrison Band "Deliverance" https://www.reverbnation.com/gregharrisonband
2. The Brian - Alwyn "Loving Between Teardrops" https://www.reverbnation.com/thebrianalwyn
3. The Bang Bang "Funny Love" https://www.reverbnation.com/thebangbangmke
4. Jessy Tomsko "Big Hearts" https://www.reverbnation.com/jessytomsko
5. Hector Ward and the Bigtime "Brown Liquor" https://www.reverbnation.com/hectorwardandthebigtime
6. Marie Danielle "Soldier" (Featuring The Felice Brothers) https://www.reverbnation.com/mariedanielle
7. Le Lien "Somebody To Love" https://www.reverbnation.com/lelien
8. Sikora "Rainbow Eyes" https://www.reverbnation.com/sikoraband
9. Gabe Lopez "California Blues" (Featuring Belinda Carlisle) https://www.reverbnation.com/gabelopez
10. Foxfires "Patience" https://www.reverbnation.com/thefoxfires
11. The Thrill "Whiskey" https://www.reverbnation.com/thethrill7
12. Ruby Dee And The Snakehandlers "Not For Long" https://www.reverbnation.com/rubydeeandthesnakehandlers
13. Randy Bell "Insomnia" https://www.reverbnation.com/randybellmusic
14. Milton Hilton "Closer" (Featuring Macy Gray) https://www.reverbnation.com/miltonhilton
15. 90 Proof Twang "420 Somewhere" https://www.reverbnation.com/90prooftwang
16. Siana King "Girls Rule!" https://www.reverbnation.com/sianaking
17. Br1scoe "alone (remix)" https://www.reverbnation.com/br1scoe
18. Ruby Roses "Copenhagen Sky" https://www.reverbnation.com/rubyrosesband
19. Brandon Jeffries "Everything" https://www.reverbnation.com/BJeffriesMusic
20. Barefoot Modern "TV Screen" https://www.reverbnation.com/barefootmodern

**SPECIAL SELECTION
Our "with a bullet" hit: Justin Walker "Three Feet Over" https://www.reverbnation.com/jfiwalker

Brought to you by Ladylake Entertainment: https://www.reverbnation.com/label/ladylakemusic
We promote 15 international award-winning artists, radio, TV, charity, events and festivals with a +78M social media reach.

Introducing Ric Zweig and The Fresh Air Band

After a lengthy career as a Prosecutor, Criminal Defense Attorney, and Circuit Court Judge in Miami, Florida, now retired, Ric Zweig has resumed a musical career, once previously abandoned upon admission to law school. Now after 12 years and the recording of 5 albums of original music, Ric has emerged as one of the premier singer/songwriters in the South Florida area. Ric plays originals, select covers and adaptations that truly reflect his deep musical roots with his band "FRESH AIR", which include members, Alex Mallet-Lead Guitar and Vocals,Ricky Risquez-Bass Guitar, and Miguel Cruz-Drums.

Ric states: "I've been fortunate to live a most varied life, but nothing has been as rewarding and enjoyable as my years as a musician."

"FRESH AIR" is a regular participant on the local South Florida music festival scene. They are now living in New Orleans to pursue their musical career. Whether it's hosting a regular weekly Jam show at a local club or his regular appearances on local radio, Ric Zweig and The Fresh Air Band brings an enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge of the history of Rock 'n Roll dating back to its early days.

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Support the Steven Swinford Fund

LadyLake Entertainment was saddened to hear about the passing of one in our musical family, Steven Swinford.
He left behind a wife (Stacy) and two children who could use our support at this difficult time.

Please take a minute to go over to his Go Fund Me, read his story and consider helping his family. Every bit helps! RIP Steven. We will miss you!

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Kaz Hawkins 'Shake the States' Promotional Tour

The Winner of the U.K. Blues Challenge Takes her Act on the Road for Select Dates in the U.S.

Irresistible…inspirational…irrepressible. These are all qualities that encompass the essence of Northern Ireland’s Kaz Hawkins—the singer-songwriter known for her voracious vocals and riveting stage persona. It was announced today by her U.S. management, Lucy Piller of All Right Now Entertainment—in conjunction with Muscle Shoals Radio and Wilson-Piller Promotions--that Kaz Hawkins is set to infuse the U.S. with her bold and brash brand of soulful blues. Kicking off on December 7, 2016, American audiences will have the opportunity to experience the enthralling artist with her upcoming promotional tour, “Shake The States”.
As Piller puts it: “I have no doubt in my mind that Irish singer Kaz Hawkins will blow everyone away in the USA--it's time to share this one-of-a-kind ‘soul superstar’ with America—and beyond!”

Hawkins--the recent winner of the UK Blues Challenge--will be bringing her sizzle and sass to the states of Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama for select dates, which will include The Vista Room in Decatur, GA (Dec. 7th), The Snug in Canton, GA (Dec. 8th), The Winery in Nashville, TN (Dec. 9th), Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals, AL (Dec. 10th), Stephano’s in Sheffield, AL (Dec. 11th), Florence Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, AL (Dec. 12th), FloBama Downtown in Florence, AL (Dec. 12th), Lyric Theatre in Harrison, AR (Dec. 17th) and MadLife Stage & Studios in Woodstock, GA (Dec. 22nd).

Of her upcoming visit, Ms. Hawkins’ enthusiastically shares, “I'm so humbled and thrilled to visit some of the places that have inspired my songwriting over the years. I can't wait to experience this journey and bring amazing memories back to Northern Ireland with me--as everyone at home is excited too. With the great support from Lucy Piller of ARN Entertainment and Kiki Plesha of Rock Mother Promotions, I just know this will be the beginning of a very special future.”

The U.S. media is already taking notice of Kaz Hawkins—the popular music publication ION Indie Magazine has scheduled a photo shoot and interview with the engaging artist--in anticipation of her appearance in their February 2017 edition—where she will both command the cover and the feature story slot.
For booking or additional information on Kaz Hawkins, contact her U.S. management, Lucy Piller of All Right Now Entertainment at: lucy@allrightnow.com.

For interviews and media inquiries, contact her U.S. Publicist, Kiki Plesha of Rock Mother Promotions, at:
kiki.plesha@rockmotherpromotions.com .




Learn more about Kaz at the following links:

www.kazhawkins.com
www.facebook.com/kazhawkinssongs
www.youtube.com/user/kazhawkinsmusic
https://twitter.com/kazhawkins
www.reverbnation.com/kazhawkinsmusic

LadyLake Announces TOP 20 Artist Spotlight

Thanks to Reverbnation and the 5000 artists who submitted as well as the 2 million folks who viewed our campaign for our LadyLake Artist Spotlight. The results are in and we are proud to present (in no particular order) our TOP TWENTY Artist Spotlight selections:

1. GATLIN https://www.reverbnation.com/gatlinmusic
2. JORDAN OKREND https://www.reverbnation.com/jordanokrend
3. ON TRACY LANE https://www.reverbnation.com/ontracylane
4. KIM TIBBS https://www.reverbnation.com/KimTibbs
5. SAINT LUKE'S DRIFTERS https://www.reverbnation.com/saintlukesdrifters
6. JOE McGOWAN https://www.reverbnation.com/joemcgowan
7. PIRATE SIGNAL https://www.reverbnation.com/piratesignalband
8. THE LATELY https://www.reverbnation.com/thelatelyofficial
9. WEEP https://www.reverbnation.com/weep
10. WAYNE GIDDEN https://www.reverbnation.com/waynegidden
11. DARK UNCONSCIOUS https://www.reverbnation.com/darkunconscious
12. VOXX https://www.reverbnation.com/theonlyvoxx
13. SMALL TOWN GLOW https://www.reverbnation.com/Smalltownglow
14. TWIN SCARS https://www.reverbnation.com/twinscars
15. DENIELLE BASSELS https://www.reverbnation.com/deniellebasselsquintet
16. MATT BORG TRIO https://www.reverbnation.com/mattborgtrio
17. EVE MILLER https://www.reverbnation.com/evemiller
18. WOLF KROEGER https://www.reverbnation.com/wolfkroeger
19. MERRY GOLD https://www.reverbnation.com/merrygoldband
20. THE MYLARS https://www.reverbnation.com/themylars

LadyLake can be found on Reverbnation exclusively:
https://www.reverbnation.com/label/ladylakemusic

3rd Annual East Austin Community Fall Festival

Our friend Paige Turna brought this wonderful event to our attention recently: The 3rd Annual East Austin Community Fall Festival!

Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Space12 - 3121 E 12th St Austin, Tx 78702

Bring a nonperishable for item to support the Capital Area Food Bank and enjoy a day filled with food, music and fun!

Bands include:
DJ QThis
Athrazhur
Spiffy King
Pilar and Sierra Shante
Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour
Savannah Red Music

For more information visit their Facebook Page

"They Survived Together" - The True Story of the Neiger Family

LadyLake came across this fabulous project by John Rokosny and wanted to show our support!
John is working on a film, sharing the story of the Neiger Family, the only family believed to escape the Holocaust together and survive.

Additional information can be found here.



From John:
I would like to share the fundraising campaign for our new film, "They Survived Together", the incredible true story of the Neiger family and their desperate escape from the Nazis.

The Neiger family is believed to be one of the only families to escape the Holocaust together and survive.

The 5 siblings, (Sesha, Benjamin, Hanka, Basia and Tosia) who survived together with their parents, are all still alive and living on the Eastside of Manhattan!

As soon as I met the Neiger family, and heard their incredible story, I knew I had to make this film.

I was so moved by their story, I was brought to tears. My goal is to honor their journey.

I want to create a film that will tell the story of one family, in their own words, as a voice for every family who went through this atrocity. I want to honor those who survived, and remember, with deep reverence, those who did not.

I want to share this story so it will never be forgotten.

“They Survived Together” is a story of endurance, unity and hope.

We are offering many levels of involvement, from Donations to many Producer credits.

Thank you for taking the time to watch our short sample of the "They Survived Together".

Please share with anyone else who might be interested. Thank you.

*A percentage of what we raise will be donated to The Museum of Jewish Heritage.
They Survived Together - production phase
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