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Pistol Pete
Pistol Pete is a true entertainer. His high energy and mesmerizing stage presence will captivate any audience. With over 25 years’ experience in live entertainment, Pistol Pete can effortlessly read his audience and consistently deliver a performance that they are sure to enjoy.
http://www.reverbnation.com/pistolpete1
Whether it is Rock, Blues, Funk, Jazz, or a combination of all, he is a master of a diverse portfolio of cover tunes and his own originals. He will tailor each performance to the venue he is playing.
His uncanny ability to cover Jimi Hendrix has won him 2 titles in the International Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Competitions and makes him a club and festival favorite.
Pistol Pete has enjoyed an impressive career in the live entertainment industry. He has toured in Japan, Poland and Italy and plays regularly at clubs and festivals throughout the United States. He has opened for and shared the stage with some of the industries’ musical legends, including; Buddy Guy, KoKo Taylor, Buddy Miles, Billy Cox, Foreigner, Head East, Cheap Trick, Foghat, Kansas, Junior Wells, Bo Diddley, Corey Stevens, Joe Bonamassa, Mr. Mister, Freddie Jones Band, and Otis Rush to name a few. Brian May (lead Guitar Player of Queen) walked into one of Pistol Pete’s performances at B.L.U.E.S. in Chicago. Playing with only one string remaining on his guitar, Pete impressed Brian so much that he invited him to his concert and backstage at the Allstate Arena.
He is a self-taught musician who went on to win a Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Competition and appear on Showtime at the Apollo.
Pete has composed and recorded commercial jingles for Bob Watson Chevrolet, Ameritech Bell, Boston Chicken, Collins Chevrolet, and Domino’s Pizza. He has recorded 5 independent CD’s and has 2 CD releases with P-Vine Records in Japan. The CD’s include cover tunes and originals in all genres of music; rock, blues and jazz.
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Hangar24
Hangar 24 is ready to rock the Central Texas area with the best classic rock, 90′s alternative, and originals… with a touch of vintage aviation spirit.
Hangar24
Hey, I’m Chris. I live in Fort Hood, Texas with my wife Rita and my guys Dan, Nic and Lou. I’ve been playing guitar for 15 years and I created this site to post some of my personal projects that I don’t bring to the table with whatever band i happen to be in. I love fast paced riffs with melodic leads and complicated sweep arpeggios and tapping. I record at my house using a crappy drum machine until I find a drummer to work with me on my stuff.
EQUIPMENT: I play a Schecter Hellraiser Deluxe and a Schecter Damien 6 through a Hughes & Kettner 100 watt Switchblade Head and a Kustom cab with a BBE Compressor/Limiter/Sonic Maximizer and a Digitech Multi-effects pedal in the effects loop. I record through an M-Audio Delta 66 interface with M-Audio Studio Monitors. It’s the not the best equipment but my kids gotta have shoes before i get guitars.
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Aaron Hendra Project
A truly gifted songwriter, performer and recording artist, Aaron Hendra is also an owner of LA based indie Give Records. He met entrepreneur Rick St George in 2008 and created Give. In an era where major label development is almost nonexistent, Give provides opportunities and time for an artist to find their musical identity.
OCTOBERSONG is the debut release for both Aaron and Give and was sculpted over a 3 year period at Give Studios in LA. An opportunity like this is a dream come true for any artist but did not come easily for Aaron. Rather it is a result of over a decade of persistence through ups, downs and near misses that would cause most aspiring musicians to pack up and head home.
Early success for the Aussie born songwriter came when he hand delivered a simple piano/vocal demo to the record company office of Aussie recording superstar John Farnham. Several weeks later Aaron received a personal phone call from Farnham, stating that he loved the song and wanted to record it. “Don’t Let It End” became a single on Farnham’s multi-platinum CD “Romeo’s Heart”. Sheryl Crow and Dianne Warren also pitched songs for this album.
In 2001, a recording contract with Hollywood records helped Aaron and his band gain access to the United States and opportunities to live abroad and grow as a songwriter. Producer problems left the group unable to deliver a cohesive record however and a year after signing the deal, the label dropped the young band from its roster. A period of seven years passed where Aaron continued to pay dues. This included two further letdowns, a development deal with Warner Bros that ended when the supporting A & R person lost their job, and then, making it all the way through auditions to the top 50 finalists for the 1st season of Rockstar with INXS only to miss final selection for the show. Major label deals and Reality TV at that point were not the destined paths. 2005 thru 2008 consisted of days on the construction site and nights playing small acoustic shows and writing songs. This only served to fuel the flame.
Near the end of 2008 the gift of a second chance at a recording career arrived. Aaron met Rick St George, a finance guy who saw the untapped talent and believed in his music immediately. The entrepreneur struck a deal with the songwriter and Give Records was born. Once again able to focus fully on writing and recording, Aaron began to assemble a team. Long time friend and session drummer Greg ‘Gigi’ Gonaway joined forces with Aaron and moved to LA in 2009 to begin pre-production. St George, thinking this was more than a solo artist but not quite a band, dubbed it the ‘Aaron Hendra Project’. Work began under the AHP moniker. Not wanting the pressure of the usual ticking clock of commercial studios, St George decided to search for a unique space as a new home for Give family. He soon found a secluded compound only a block from the famous Sunset Strip in Beverly Hills. Not only was the space perfect for album, it also had a rich musical heritage.
Built in the 70′s by the late Richard Colburn (Founder of the Colburn School of Music in LA) to entertain LA socialites, the house featured a ballroom designed for chamber orchestras. Classical violinists such as Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Mar and Isaac Stern we’re regular guests back in the day. St George, Aaron, Gigi and sound engineer Dave Ahlert went to work turning the library into a control room and the production began. Producer Rob Hill the team in 2010 and once tracking was complete the team took the songs to South Beach Studios in Miami Beach, Florida where renowned mix engineer Tom Lord-Alge added his magic and finessed them to completion.
During recording, Sam Childers AKA the “Machine Gun Preacher” visited Give Studios and asked Aaron to write a song about his mission to save the children of Sudan. The result was “One Man’s War”. AHP then traveled to Sudan to record the 300 children now living at the orphanage sing the end choruses of the song. Touching and inspiring listeners all over the globe, it has become the official spiritual anthem of the Machine Gun Preacher.
The yet to be released new album from AHP, called OCTOBERSONG, features 11 tracks from the artist. With definite mainstream appeal, the music and songs of Aaron Hendra are poised to make an impact on a broad audience ranging from high school aged youngsters to mature adults. With a message, voice and sound that is fresh yet authentic and heartfelt, this adult contemporary artist is destined for the world stage.
More About Aaron Hendra Project
’OCTOBERSONG‘ is the (yet to be released) debut release by Australian born recording artist Aaron Hendra. It is the culmination of 10 years of writing while living and honing his craft in the unforgiving musical landscape of Los Angeles. Not only are all songs featured on the album 100% written by Aaron, he also produced them with Rob Hill. Recording took place over 2 years at a private mansion only a block from Sunset and Doheny in Beverly Hills. Vintage Neve and API consoles we’re installed in the control room specifically for the record. All songs were engineering by Dave Ahlert. After tracking and overdubs Aaron took the songs to South Beach studios in Miami to be mixed by world renowned mixing engineer Tom Lord-Alge. The recordings also feature the drumming talents of Greg ‘Gigi’ Gonaway (ex Mariah Carey) who is a key member of the Aaron Hendra Project. Bass players on the record included Paul Bushnell (Faith Hill, Daughtry, Shakira), Marcus Brown (Madonna, Seal) and Dorian Heartsong. Piano and keyboard players included Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters, Wallflowers), Jamie Mahoberac (Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Cornell, All American Rejects) and again Marcus Brown. Live strings performed by (24 piece orchestra) members LA Philharmonic, arranged and conducted by David Campbell. Percussion on ‘One Mans War’ by Brian Kilgore (Blood Diamond Theme). All guitars played by Aaron Hendra.
ACID DEATH
They were characterized by many as the most subversive, controversial and “heretical” Death Metal band that took the Greek scene until 2001. Recordings for them began when the word “discography” sounded very new to the Greek underground. Received numerous enthusiastic reviews from world press and a host of opponent arrows especially in their own home country.
ACID DEATH, one of the oldest Greek bands that have been active for 12 years, from 1989 to 2001, started from classic Thrash Metal and ended up being the sole representatives (for many at a European level) of Progressive Death Metal up until their disband. Now they are making their comeback! Having the assets of an EP, a split LP, two full length CDs and countless live appearances at times where live gigs where worth their weight in gold, they played along with bands such as KREATOR, THE HAUNTED, IMPALED NAZARENE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, MAYHEM, ROTTING CHRIST, they have come full cycle and the years that followed only strengthened their name… Their members were found in other bands of the scene, giving good examples. The “Total Recall” of 2011, almost 10 years after their disband, finds them with a revamped lineup, endless inspiration and above all the mood for a lot of hard work. The band has already started work on new material for the new, yet untitled, musical step.
***For full biocgaphy visit: http://www.myspace.com/aciddeathgr
Jason Link
Country music may be running through Jason Link’s veins, but when you first meet this modern-edged performer down on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, it’s hard to tell he was raised on a 900-acre tobacco farm that goes back four generations. In fact, you may think he was more of a new generation country-rocker with hair falling conspicuously into a spiky form of bedhead sexiness and a lean physique sporting an array of rumpled designer duds, including a cowboy hat that he modified himself by spray painting and scuffing up into its own innovative texture.
But regardless of his urban-esque appeal, this real world ‘country boy’ from Freeman, Virginia, can belt out a tune with just enough twang that would be best described as George Strait meets Hank Williams, Jr. with a serving of Kenny Chesney on the side. And that doesn’t even cover the fact that he’s an extraordinary guitar player. He is among the few that play lead guitar currently driving the country music scene. Only two other players come to mind when thinking of Jason and that’s Brad Paisley and Keith Urban.
However, Link is well aware that possessing the talent to have mastered the guitar and banjo is not all it takes for him to make his dreams a reality…it’s about having great songs. No problem there. Jason also happens to be a seasoned songwriter, with the ability to construct memorable melodies paired with story-driven lyrics and just the right amount of modern flare to appeal to a country radio audience. And if that’s not enough to convince every country music listener to jump on the “Link” train, his ability to perform live is without question, the best. With the stamina of Bruce Springsteen and an enduring passion to always be on stage singing, he is what one would call a true entertainer.
But none of this should be a surprise once you learn how long Jason Link has been doing this thing he calls “his life”. It all started at the age of five…playing the drums at his grandfather’s dance hall, Club 301, while also appearing on his grandfather’s radio station, 580 AM WLES, in Lawrenceville, Virginia, under the nickname “Scoot Scoot”. At age 16, he began to play guitar and write his own songs which led to countless shows at local bars and other venues with his uncle Marty, who was influential in teaching Jason his unique style of hybrid country lead guitar. Eager to explore music from all genres, Jason was influenced, both vocally and in his guitar playing, by artists ranging from Hank Williams, Sr. to Jimi Hendrix to the Beatles. There was no stopping him.
When Jason was nineteen, he landed a gig as the lead singer in a house band he formed with his uncle. His great dedication to music was truly apparent during this time, as he drove one hundred miles each way, playing over 270 shows a year for five years. It was during this period of his life that Jason began to develop his unique musical style with the help of vocal coach Janet Kenyon, who has worked with artists such as Taylor Swift and Josh Turner.
Today, Jason resides in Nashville, Tennessee, tours the country, and continues to capture new fans with his energetic and aggressive live performances. With a country music style all his own mixed with a good dose of rugged sex appeal, Jason never fails to leave an audience wanting more.
Jason Link’s life has been and always will be his music…as a third generation musician, he carries with him his family’s musical lineage and it is no secret that he is well on his way to becoming a country music superstar. As his grandfather once told him, “He is and will be “something special”.
DJ Beatz
Born n Raised in Chatham Ont. Was inspired to start up with music from my friends and family. Been rappin my whole life you could say. Actually started writing music when I was 12 but didn’t really pursue anything until the age of 15. Growin up bumpin 2pac n Biggie learnin every single track. Memorized from day 1! Hot Shotz Ent 4 Life
ZONE CASHUS
The name Zone Cashus Entertainment represents more than just an artist. It represents an entity while promoting original music. Zone Cashus has branched off into a media force about to explode and take over the world.
Accompanied by his models who are named Zone’s Foxxz. They are inspired by Jackie Reynolds which only adds to the entertainment package. Zone Cashus continues to be an innovating force on the local Midwest entertainment scene.
Now signed to FabbVision Network this outlet enables Zone Cashus to reach the world.
Keyla Reed
Keyla Reed was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas which she continues to call home. Her parents and grandparents live in the Northwest Arkansas area. She is the oldest of three siblings.
Music has always run in her family. Keyla’s mother and father were in a gospel group before she was born and Keyla has grown up singing in church. Her family has kept a cassette tape of her singing “Jesus Loves Me” at the age of two. At the age of nine, Keyla joined 4-H in which she competed in and won talent contests both locally and on the state level as she got older.
In junior high and high school, in the town of Gravette, Keyla was a member of both of the school choirs. She played starring roles in several music programs and took voice lessons beginning her junior year with a focus on opera. Keyla spent most of her weekends competing in talent contests across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. At the age of seventeen, Keyla won the Benton County Fair Talent Contest, was a top five finalist in the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair Talent Contest and was awarded the Barbara Mashburn Foundation Scholarship for music. Keyla was the Arkansas State 4-H Song Leader and competed and won the honor of singing the National Anthem at the 4-H National Congress in Memphis, Tennessee. At eighteen she won the Vocal Division of the Arkansas State Fair Talent Contest in Little Rock. She received full scholarships for music at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas in Monticello, majoring in vocal performance with a focus in opera. Even with her background in opera, her heart has always been in country music.
Keyla married her husband Tommy, a police officer for the Fayetteville Police Department, in July of 2000. Keyla has two sons, Cody, 9 and Connor, 3. At the age of 3, Cody was diagnosed with Aspergers Autism. Keyla’s focus for several years has been finding treatment for her oldest son and caring for her youngest.
Throughout the years, Keyla has continued to perform locally. She is currently the lead singer in a country rock band, ‘Forgetting Last Friday’, which performs in Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. Keyla’s ambition has always been to have a career in country music.
Keyla Reed
”After working with some of the most successful artists over the last 30 years, [see bio] it is always a pleasure to meet a young artist that could also become one of them. I meet Keyla Reed through an artist I previously produced, which resulted in a label signing. He was very excited about her talent and very pro active in my taking a meeting with her. He was right.
