http://www.nameentertainers.com/ National Association of Mobile Entertainers Press Releases. N.A.M.E. is proud to announce HEALTH BENEFIT OPTIONS.N.A.M.E. in alliance with HRH and Augeo Benefits is extremely excited to offer an incredibly easy and customized health benefits solution for our members. As a N.A.M.E. member, you have access to enroll in an individual insurance or benefit policy with the best possible rates and premiums. For your convenience, HRH and amp; Augeo Benefits also offers you live, one-on-one consultations with a licensed benefit counselor to help identify which product best meets the needs and budget of each individual. and #xa0;Augeo Benefits offers the following health insurance and benefits:· Major Medical* · Limited Medical· Life Insurance (guaranteed to issue up to $50,000) · Accident and Short-Term Disability Insurance· Dental Insurance with Vision Rider Option · Prescription Discount Cards and #xa0;Getting Started is Easy!Call today for more information or a no-obligation quote. 1-888-469-8852 or visit www.augeobenefits.com/NAME and #xa0; and #xa0;* Due to state regulations in, NY, NJ, WA, MA, HI, ME, major medical coverage may not be available to be enrolled through the standard Augeo Benefits Telephone enrollment process. Augeo Benefits can still offer other valuable products. Residents in NY and amp; NJ - please read below for additional Health Insurance Options. and #xa0; For those members living in NY, NJ, WA, MA, HI, ME, major medical coverage may not be available through the standard Augeo Benefits. and #xa0; However, please call Augeo Benefits for alternative options such as Limited Medical Plans. and #xa0; and #xa0;If you are not interested in limited medical benefits, please read the options below. and #xa0; and #xa0;Residents of N.Y. and amp; N.J.HRH has arranged for two brokers that currently partner with HRH for members residing in N.Y. and N.J. These brokers can work with N.A.M.E. members to provide Healthcare coverage options. and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0;Fretz Employee Benefits has and #xa0;been contracted to and #xa0;assist N.A.M.E. members from N.J. with Health Insurance. and #xa0; and #xa0;Mr. Fretz can provide quotes from Horizon Blue Cross, Aetna, Amerihealth, and Oxford where appropriate. Please call Jim at 609-953-5024. and #xa0;NY NAME MEMBERS and #xa0;In addition, we have arranged for a HRH and #xa0;partner to work with sole proprietors in NY. and #xa0; and #xa0;Tim Falanga, Executive VP from The Managing Agency Group can provide Sole Proprietor Plans through Oxford to NY residents. Please call Tim at 203-924-2994, ext. 12 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=1 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=1 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:28:37 PST Cerwin-Vega! Home Audio to sell direct to dealers in the UK to enhance customer service, expand dealer network, and improve economies of scope and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0;Hollywood, Fla. – July 14, 2008 – Cerwin Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, is pleased to announce the introduction of Cerwin-Vega! Home Audio direct distribution to the UK market. and #xa0; The decision to distribute Cerwin-Vega! Home Audio directly in the UK was made in an effort to better service the current Cerwin-Vega! dealer network and to further promote growth into consumer Hi-Fi and domestic audio visual markets. The direct distribution of Cerwin-Vega! Home Audio also offers synergy between the Stanton Group’s current DJ and Pro Audio dealer base in the UK.“Following the successful launch and growth of our Cerwin-Vega! Pro Audio business last year, it makes sense to be able to offer our customers both Pro Audio and Home Audio product lines through our direct distribution operation in the UK,” says Jamie Ward, UK Sales Director for The Stanton Group. “Many of our CV Pro Audio customers have also been stocking and selling CV Home Audio so this move allows us to understand and better service our customers’ needs. It's an exciting time for the complete Cerwin-Vega! brand in the UK.”Located in the town of Reading, Cerwin-Vega’s! distribution center is centrally located, which will ensure timely and convenient delivery of all UK orders. The Cerwin-Vega! Home Audio product line to be distributed in the UK includes the CVHD, VE Series, and the CLS Series.To schedule an interview with Cerwin-Vega’s UK Sales Director Jamie Ward, or for additional information on Cerwin-Vega’s Home Audio distribution to the UK, please contact PR Representative Greg Mondshein at (305) 576-1171 x22 or by e-mail at gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com.About Cerwin-Vega! A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=2 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=2 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:30:49 PST and #xa0; and #xa0;The KRK10s combines new look and features with powerful, accurate bass reproduction. and #xa0;August 14th, 2008 - Chatsworth, CA - KRK Systems, one of the world’s leading suppliers of powered recording monitors, today launched an updated version of its acclaimed 10” recording subwoofer. The new KRK10s incorporates a sleek industrial design that matches the company’s recently launched RokitG2 monitors, as well as significant feature enhancements that address real-world home, pro and project studio applications.The industrial design of the KRK10s leverages KRK’s research and development into baffle design and fabrication. The subwoofer’s curved front matches the best-selling Rokit and VXT monitors’ diffraction reducing shape, making the KRK10s the perfect complement to either of these products. The KRK10s is also a great addition to other active or passive monitor setups, thanks to its integrated, adjustable crossover and numerous back-panel connection options.Additionally, updated electronics include a ground-lift switch for combating less than perfect electrical and audio grounding and a bypass footswitch that allows the subwoofer and crossover to be easily enabled and disabled. The bypass footswitch allows users to easily switch a mix from stereo or 2.1/5.1 sound environments. and #xa0; Improved amplifier heat sinking results in lower distortion at high power levels and the KRK10s has a lower noise floor than its predecessor.The KRK10s innovations also extend to the sound of the product. Powerful bass reinforcement is assured with KRK’s trademark yellow-cone, 10-inch, high excursion glass-aramid woofer. The voicing has been slightly enhanced to provide even better mix clarity and precision and the scientifically designed front firing port reduces wall coupling and port turbulence. “Today’s music demands accurate bass reproduction to ensure mixes remain punchy and powerful,” said Tony Rodrigues, Vice-President of Marketing for KRK Systems. “The KRK10s allows even modest monitor setups to hear deep into the bass frequencies to provide the producer or engineer a clear image of what is going on in the mix” added Rodrigues.The KRK10s replaces the existing RP10s subwoofer. The new KRK10s is priced at $399, and is available now at leading music retailers around the world.For additional information and/or images, please contact Media Representative Greg Mondshein at gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com.About KRK Systems: A member of the Stanton Group of companies, KRK Systems is a leader in studio monitors and control room solutions for the professional audio market. KRK products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all KRK Systems products, please visit us online at www.krksys.com. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=3 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=3 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:38:45 PST The country’s largest manufacturer of CDs for independent artistsand the world’s largest online seller of independent music join forcesPENNSAUKEN, NJ – August 5, 2008 – Disc Makers, the leader in CD and DVD manufacturing for independent artists and filmmakers, announced today the acquisition of CD Baby, the largest independent music seller in the world, following a 7-year close strategic partnership between the two companies. CD Baby enables independent musicians to sell their music in both physical (CD) and digital (download) format through its online store cdbaby.com. and #xa0; The Portland, Oregon-based company is the largest seller of independent music in the country, working with over 240,000 artists worldwide, and its online music store receives over 100,000 visitors each day. With over 2 million digitized tracks under management, CD Baby is also the largest provider of independent music for Apple iTunes and other digital download sellers like Amazon MP3, Napster, and Rhapsody. and #xa0;“I’m excited to bring together the two strongest brand names in the independent community,” said Tony van Veen, President of Disc Makers. “CD Baby has paid musicians more than $81 million over the past 10 years for CD and download sales. It is one of the greatest tools created to allow musicians to make money from their music. Now artists can get manufacturing, CD sales, download sales, and web hosting – through CD Baby’s HostBaby division – seamlessly and more easily than ever.” CD Baby will continue to operate as a separate company, focused on online CD sales, distribution, and download sales. and #xa0; CD Baby founder Derek Sivers commented: and quot;It's amazing that this little hobby I started 10 years ago has benefited so many musicians. Disc Makers was my first choice to take the company to new heights. Their operational expertise is just what little CD Baby needed to grow up. and quot; and #xa0; Sivers will continue to be involved with CD Baby as a consultant. For additional information please contact PR representative Mark Olson at (305) 576-1171 x17 or by e-mail at markolson@maxborgesagency.com. To learn more about Disc Makers’ duplication/replication services and its complete line of duplication hardware please visit www.discmakers.com.To learn more about the online distribution services provided by CD Baby please visit www.cdbaby.com.About Disc MakersIn business since 1947, Disc Makers is the nation’s leading independent CD and DVD manufacturer, offering a wide variety of products and services, including state-of-the-art automated printers and duplicating systems as well as complete CD and DVD replication and custom packaging for independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses. and #xa0; The company’s state-of-the-art facilities are outfitted with the latest graphic, printing, and CD/DVD replication equipment and products, as well as in-house studios for mastering and post-production, DVD and CD-ROM multimedia authoring, and award-winning graphics design. and #xa0; Disc Makers manufactures and distributes a large selection of disc duplication and printing systems, as well as a full line of recordable media and disc packaging supplies. The company also offers a variety of additional services including custom design, packaging, distribution and financing, and produces the Independent Music World Series, the nation’s largest showcase series for independent musicians. and #xa0; Disc Makers main office and plant is located near Philadelphia in Pennsauken, NJ, and the company has regional offices in Los Angeles, New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Nashville, Boston, and Puerto Rico.About CD BabyCD Baby (cdbaby.com) was started by musician Derek Sivers in 1998 as a way sell his CDs online and help some friends sell their music as well. CD Baby's service gives any artist worldwide distribution for their music. Through word-of-mouth only, CD Baby has grown into the largest seller of independent music, paying 240,000 artists more than $81 million over the past 10 years. Apple iTunes invited CD Baby to be one of their early backend digital content providers, and now CD Baby's digital distribution catalog provides over 2 million songs to digital music services like Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon MP3, and more. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=4 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=4 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:40:10 PST Hollywood, Fla. – July 21, 2008 – The Stanton Group, which is a leading audio equipment company operating Stanton Magnetics, Cerwin Vega! and KRK Systems, is proud to announce the addition of Chris Penney as UK Product Specialist for Stanton DJ and Cerwin Vega. Based in Southampton, UK, Chris’ primary responsibilities will include product training, store demonstrations and being the technical information source for all Stanton Group brands. The hiring of Chris to the management team will help increase Stanton’s support to their dealers, directly impacting the effectiveness of Cerwin Vega! and Stanton DJ’s sales efforts. In addition to the new position, Stanton UK will increase their presence by adding an additional warehouse in Southampton. and #xa0; The facility will be used for storing training, demonstration and marketing materials and stock.“Chris is the perfect addition to the Stanton UK team; his extensive background and knowledge of our brands and initiatives certainly ensure his success,” said Stanton Group CEO Tim Dorwart. and #xa0; “We believe his role will increase operational efficiency and in turn lead to growth in our bottom line,” added Dorwart.Chris was selected by the Stanton Group for this position because of his broad knowledge of the MI industry and the Cerwin Vega and Stanton DJ product lines. “The opportunity to be a part of such a world-class organization is a tremendous honor. and #xa0; I’m excited help improve Stanton Group’s international dealer and customer experience,” remarked Chris.Prior to joining the Stanton Group, Chris gained over twelve years experience as a working DJ and has spent the last seven years as a sound and light engineer. Chris’ professional experiences include full audio installations, system programming and the maintenance and servicing of large scale PA and lighting systems.For more information about The Stanton Group, go to www.stantongroup.ws. To request additional information, please contact PR Representative Greg Mondshein at (305) 576-1171 x11 gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com. About Stanton GroupHeadquartered in Hollywood, Fla., The Stanton Group, consisting of Stanton Magnetics, Cerwin Vega!, and KRK Systems, is a leading audio equipment company specializing in high quality products, accessories and equipment for professional DJs, and mobile and home audio audiences. For more information, visit www.stantongroup.ws. and #xa0; and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=5 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=5 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:42:33 PST Cerwin-Vega! installs the Active Series speakers and subwoofers; becoming the Official Audio Sponsor of Cranes Tavern and the Stones Throw “Do-Over” Event and #xa0;HOLLYWOOD, FL – July 16, 2008 – Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, is now the official sound choice of the popular Hollywood, CA venue Cranes Tavern. and #xa0; As a permanent sponsor, Cerwin Vega! outfitted Cranes Tavern with the state of the art Active Series speaker system. Cranes Tavern is widely recognized as one of the most enjoyable hotspots with some of the most sophisticated music offerings citywide. and #xa0; The custom install included 6 CVA-28s, a 3-way active speaker system featuring dual 8” custom-designed Cerwin Vega drivers which provide tight bass and a clearly defined mid-range. A 400 watt RMS 800 watt peak 3-way integrated amplifier powers this ultra-efficient design, resulting in low distortion and lots of volume. Two CVA-118 high-performance 18-inch Cerwin-Vega! subwoofers were also included for extreme power handling and exceptional low-frequency response, which also feature built-in amplification for an integrated, and 700 watts (1400 watt peak) of high performance output. The system also features the VE-5M shelf speakers, which pack a serious punch with a 5 1/4-inch subwoofer providing 125 watts of performance output in a highly compact and efficient cabinet.Additionally, Stones Throw Records hosts the weekly Do Over event throughout the summer at Cranes Tavern. and #xa0; As an official concert series sponsor, Cerwin-Vega! is proud to provide the best in professional audio to the performers Stones Throw Records brings to Cranes Tavern and the Los Angeles music scene. and #xa0; The Do-Over is the critically acclaimed Sunday afternoon music event that features highly acclaimed and well known DJs in a relaxing barbeque-type atmosphere. Past guests have included DJ AM, Will I AM, Stretch Armstrong, Peanut Butter Wolf, J.Rocc, Rhettmatic, DJ Eleven, Flying Lotus, Garth Trinidad, DJ Spinna, and many others. “Cranes Tavern provides a phenomenal showcase for our products and the Stones Throw endorsement is a tremendous honor. and #xa0; We are excited and pleased to see the Cerwin-Vega! brand continuing to be well received by and #xa0; influential leaders in the music industry like Stones Throw,” said Marketing Manager Sarah Lombard. and #xa0; “The partnership with Cranes Tavern and Stones Throw Records further reinforces Cerwin-Vega!’s place among the elite professional audio manufacturers,” added Lombard.Rhettmatic of the Beat Junkies had the following to say about the event’s new sound system: and quot;Cerwin Vega is a classic brand that's been around. and #xa0; They go hand in hand with the DJs! and #xa0; If you have been lucky enough to be in the business for a long time like myself, you would know that Cerwin Vega speakers are quality made and reliable. and #xa0; The new speakers are bananas! and #xa0; They bump loud as hell just like my old CV PD-18's, but they're compact so you know it's ready for mobile use. and #xa0; They kept up with the times yet they still have their signature sound intact. and #xa0; You can't go wrong with the CVs! and quot;For more information on Cerwin-Vega! Active Series install or to see a complete listing of the entire product line, please visit www.cerwinvega.com. More info on the Do-Over Event available at www.thedoover.net. About Cerwin Vega! A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=6 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=6 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:43:15 PST July 3, 2008 - Blaine, Washington – GuitarGearHeads.com has awarded KRK Systems the title of “Official Studio Monitor of GuitarGearHeads.com for 2008.” After extensive testing, GuitarGearHeads.com has elected to upgrade their musical equipment testing labs with the VXT 6 inch studio monitors from KRK Systems. These monitors will be used in all testing of equipment and software done where studio monitors are required. The VXT Series represents a significant update to KRK’s very popular V-Series monitors.“From the first time I used the V6 inch monitors, I was impressed with the quality of sound. After witnessing a monitor shootout between the new VXT series against several high end and very expensive name brand monitors at 2008 Winter NAMM, we knew that a full upgrade was in order,” said GuitarGearHeads.com President Gary Allen. and #xa0; and #xa0; “KRK makes incredible products and we are proud to place their monitors in our testing facilities,” continued Allen.“We are thrilled to be recognized by GuitarGearHeads,” said KRK Vice President of Marketing Tony Rodrigues. and #xa0; “For the VXTs to be honored in this professional testing environment is confirmation of the caliber of monitors they are,” added Rodrigues.For more information on the sponsorship or KRK Systems, please contact Media Representative, Greg Mondshein.About KRK Systems:A member of the Stanton Group of companies, KRK Systems is a leader in studio monitors and control room solutions for the professional audio market. KRK products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all KRK Systems products, please visit us online at www.krksys.com.About GuitarGearHeads.com:GuitarGearHeads.com is a website dedicated to musical equipment in the guitar, bass, and home recording arena. With a commitment to helping musicians around the world find great equipment for their projects, reviews range from guitars, and amplifiers, to dedicated recording computers, control surfaces, and software. Our community consists of musicians who take the stage every night, church worship team members, and players who just like to sit on their front porch and strum a few chords. www.guitargearheads.com http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=7 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=7 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:44:15 PST It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Keslar, founder and National Director of NAME this past Saturday May 17th 2008. After celebrating the marriage of his eldest son Brian, Bruce suffered a massive heart attack and passed on at Montgomery County Hospital.Bruce dedicated his mind, body, soul and his life to the entertainment industry. Bruce was the founder and driving force behind both the original ADJA and more recently of NAME, as well as the recipient of The Lifetime Achievement Award from Mobile Beat Magazine for his dedication and tireless work within DJ and Entertainment Industry. Additionally, Bruce loved working as an entertainer and performed at over 2000 weddings during his 30 year entertainment career. On a daily basis Bruce continually sought to grow and enhance the DJ entertainment industry through strategic networking agreements, education, and reputable top quality entertainer benefits.His vision and legacy lives on today thru NAME (National Association of Mobile Entertainers), which is quite possibly one of his proudest business accomplishments. NAME's ongoing growth, existing strength and responsive corporate staff are a testament to Bruce's vision and fortitude. The Association has been in the Keslar family for 17 years and will very proudly remain in the Keslar family. Carol his wife, whom many of you have most likely met at numerous conventions, will assume a more active role, while Beth Price, who has been with NAME for over 7 years, will continue to lead as Director of executive operations. and #xa0; A more detailed corporate press release outlining our staff and modified responsibilities will appear on our web site within the next few days and an overview/tribute of Bruce's life will appear in our next magazine issue. But briefly, we know that Bruce would want ALL members, friends and colleagues to know that ALL coverages, needs and benefits remain firmly intact. The best that can be said about Bruce is that in his heart he truly cared about each and every one of you and that the organization that he created and built will continue to be there for you. For questions or concerns contact our national office, however, we respectfully request that items not of immediate concern wait until we finish celebrating his life.Bruce left behind a loving wife, Carol, 4 children and 7 granddaughters. We will all be celebrating the life of Bruce Keslar on Tuesday, May 27th, 10am to 12pm at the John R. Freed Funeral Home located on124 N. Easton Rd. in Glenside, PA 19038.Immediately following the viewing we will proceed to for the burial at The Hillside Cemetery on the corner of Susquehanna and Easton Rd. in Roslyn, PAIf you are planning on attending the viewing or burial please contact NAME headquarters at 800.434.8274 or email NAME@nameentertainers.com and #xa0;In respect for the Keslar family any gifts or cards can be sent to:349 N. York Rd. Suite 220Willow Grove, PA 19090 and #xa0;The Autism Society of America will also be accepting donations in the name of Bruce Keslar on behalf of his granddaughter whom he deeply loved. and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=8 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=8 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:45:11 PST N.A.M.E. is proud to announce HEALTH BENEFIT OPTIONS.N.A.M.E. in alliance with HRH and Augeo Benefits is extremely excited to offer an incredibly easy and customized health benefits solution for our members. As a N.A.M.E. member, you have access to enroll in an individual insurance or benefit policy with the best possible rates and premiums. For your convenience, HRH and amp; Augeo Benefits also offers you live, one-on-one consultations with a licensed benefit counselor to help identify which product best meets the needs and budget of each individual. and #xa0;Augeo Benefits offers the following health insurance and benefits:· Major Medical* · Limited Medical· Life Insurance (guaranteed to issue up to $50,000) · Accident and Short-Term Disability Insurance· Dental Insurance with Vision Rider Option · Prescription Discount Cards and #xa0;Getting Started is Easy!Call today for more information or a no-obligation quote. 1-888-469-8852 or visit www.augeobenefits.com/NAME and #xa0;* Due to state regulations in, NY, NJ, WA, MA, HI, ME, major medical coverage may not be available to be enrolled through the standard Augeo Benefits Telephone enrollment process. Augeo Benefits can still offer other valuable products. Residents in NY and amp; NJ - please read below for additional Health Insurance Options. and #xa0; For those members living in NY, NJ, WA, MA, HI, ME, major medical coverage may not be available through the standard Augeo Benefits. and #xa0; However, please call Augeo Benefits for alternative options such as Limited Medical Plans. and #xa0; and #xa0;If you are not interested in limited medical benefits, please read the options below. and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=9 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=9 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:46:01 PST The annual NAME/IDJNOW meeting in Queens NY is scheduled for Oct. 15. More information will follow via email. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=10 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=10 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:47:35 PST Sid VanderpoolMusic Magic EventsTwin Falls, ID and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; Over the past year, there has been a new trend in magazines and online suggesting an inexpensive alternative to a DJ or band, your iPod. Pounding the positives of having complete control over your music play list and being able to add a personal touch, many brides are investigating this new trend.Since no two weddings are the same, let’s look at an average wedding with 150 guests or so held in a local country club. In some articles it has been suggested that it is easy to just plug your iPod into the venue’s overhead sound system. This is not a good idea. These systems are installed for conferences and are tuned for speeches, not music. To repair a system like this after it was damaged by loud music is extremely costly. If you are thinking a home stereo would work, think again. Home stereos are made for exactly that, your home. They are not equiped to play at a volume suitable for a medium to large audience and do not have the capability of a microphone.You will need a professional PA system; you will find most music stores rent them. Look for one with speakers up on stands, a mixer, and a microphone on a stand. For a system that will accommodate 50-150 guests, rent will run between $400 and $600. This will not usually include delivery, setup, testing, teardown and return. Schlepping a PA system is not an easy task. You will need to choose one or two responsible people to perform these tasks. Also, since most venues will not allow you to leave the equipment overnight, be sure to have a vehicle that can accommodate the PA upon teardown at the end of your reception. Lay out a timeline for the reception and set up play lists to match your timeline. Start with your grand entrance. Your “emcee” will need to get the guests attention and direct them to where you and your wedding party will be entering the room, then make the appropriate announcements. and #xa0; We now move to the cocktail and dinner music. For this section, go with a soft jazz set keeping the volume low so your guests can converse. Build up the music into a more “bubbly” set as you go into dinner to avoid putting people to sleep. Sometime around the end of dinner, an announcement needs to be made, depending on your timeline, in regards to the best man’s toast, the other toasts, and and #xa0; of course, the cake cutting. Since most rental PAs have a wired mic system, toasts will need to be performed from the mic on the stand or podium. Your designated “emcee” needs to command the attention of the guests and bring the best man up to the mic. The best man or the “emcee” will then need to announce any other guests or family members performing a toast to come up to the microphone. Once the toasts are over, an announcement needs to be made for the cake cutting. It’s not uncommon that one of your family or guests will try to take over the microphone. Your “emcee” needs to keep control of the mic. It is going to be hard for a family member or friend to tell a guest “no” when it comes to toasts or to know when the toasts become one too many, so you might wish to make a list of the only people you want giving toasts to avoid an embarrassing situation. Opening up the dance floor is traditionally done with the bride and groom’s first dance and then the parents dances. Your “emcee” for the reception once again needs to command the attention of the guests and perform the announcement and hit the play button for the next play list, the First dance play list. This will be the list with “your” song, the song(s) for you and your parents to dance to, and if you wish, a bridal party song. After these important dances, it’s time to open the dance floor.One of the main reasons the idea of having an iPod DJ a wedding came into play was to save money, the other was to be able to control what music gets played. You and your fiancée may be in love with a certain music artist or music style, but keep in mind that your guests may not share your passion. People tend to enjoy and dance to music they know, and your reception is not the right time to introduce them to something new and different. As strange as it may sound, your best bet in having a dance floor filled with people celebrating your wedding is to go with the old wedding standards to get them in the mood. Then you can throw in some of “your” music, tunes that they might not be that familiar with.In creating your dancing play list, try to create sets of music that build in tempo to a peak and then drop down to a slow song. It’s hard to “read” what your guests want when preselecting all the music for the evening so try to set up play lists that will cover a wide selection of music genres. This gives your “emcee” or designated “iPod DJ” a chance to stop the music and change it to a different style if needed and create a flow to the dance floor while attempting to please all of your guests.Choose your “emcee” carefully as they will need to not only be the voice of and #xa0; the reception, they will also need to handle the music and fix anything that goes wrong. You will need someone that is willing to give up celebrating with you and that is willing to dedicate themselves to the task and work the entire event without drinking too much.That is your iPod wedding. If it sounds like a lot of work, it is. Once again, we go back to the reasons it was suggested brides do an iPod wedding, saving money and controlling the music. Let’s look at the first reason, saving money. Your out of the pocket expenses with an iPod wedding is $600 or more just for the PA rental, but you need to factor in your time locating the PA, picking the PA up, delivering the PA, any damage done to the PA while it is in your care, and your time to return the PA following the reception. Also factor in your time spent putting together your play lists, the purchasing of songs that you don’t have, etc. Not to mention finding the right “emcee” that can not only speak clearly on the mic, they also understand how to operate the PA and iPod. Since iPods are not always reliable, you might even want to have on hand a second iPod as a backup.The second reason was to have control of the music. Let’s look at this a little closer. Is it because you only want a certain type of music, a certain artist, or definitely do not want a certain song or songs played? and #xa0;Now think of your guests and their musical tastes. Are they going to absolutely love all the music you love? Will Grandma jam to your “death metal”? Will that uncle from Wisconsin respect the playing of the Russian Cossack for dance music, you know the one you love to play in your car? Not wanting to sway you too much from your iPod wedding dream, but let’s look at what an experienced wedding DJ or band can do for you. First off, price. After you factor in all the expenses and hassles of the PA system, a DJ could be about the same price. With a professional DJ though, you are getting a person whose business is the performing of music and emceeing at events and weddings. They have the right equipment and they know how to set it up and operate it. They set up before your guests arrive and teardown once the reception is over with. They most always carry backup equipment. They can provide you with a wireless mic so the toast can be performed at the head table, cake table, anywhere in the room. With a strong announcers voice, they command attention from the room while they announce the important events of the evening. As for music. An experienced wedding DJ will meet with you and listen to you in regards to music. They will offer suggestions as they plan out the timeline for your reception. They will take and respect your “do not play” list and do their best to incorporate your special songs and music into the play list for the night. With thousands of songs to choose from, the right DJ can read what your guests want and change up the music to provide you with a non-stop celebration.“Other perks of having an experienced wedding DJ include the fact that they work hand in hand with the other professionals involved. They will act as the conductor of the event, by setting the pace, connecting with the photographer, videographer and caterer for important events listed in your timeline and performing the announcements when everyone is ready”, says Steve Gomez of N.A.M.E. (National Association of Mobile Entertainers), and #xa0;“Your photographer and videographer will not miss a moment, the caterer will know ahead of time when the toasts are going to happen, and that aunt you chose to cut up and serve the cake will know when she will need to leave the bar area to perform her service. This makes the evening relaxing and worry free for everyone involved.” If you are looking for a professional DJ that can handle your wedding, you might look on the NAME member search website, www.locateadj.com. You see it may be cute to have an iPod DJ your wedding, it may give you a sense of power over everything, but if you weigh all factors involved, you will see for this once in a lifetime event, “cute” may not always be the “best” choice and having an experienced, professional wedding DJ handle things for you will not only give you more time to spend with your guests, it will give you the piece of mind that your evening is in the hands of a person who cares about your wedding and will do everything it takes to make it a complete success. and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=11 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=11 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:16:02 PST To Download WORD file, click here and #xa0; and #xa0;To download hi res PHOTO, click here and #xa0; and #xa0;To download Solid Cables LOGO, click here and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0;Media contact: and #xa0;Josh Vittek and #xa0;Joshua Paul Vittek and Associates and #xa0;760-505-5674 and #xa0;joshvittek@msn.com Pasadena, CA September 9, 2008 – Canada ’s largest retailer, Long and amp; McQuade have signed on as the newest retailers for the Solid Cables™ line of instrument cables and accessories. With a rapidly growing roster of users such as Al Di Meola, Stanley Clarke, Gilby Clarke and Kevin Eubanks, Solid Cables™ is quickly becoming the cable of choice to carry for retailers around the world. and #xa0; Within the product line are the Dynamic Arc Ultra™ and the Dynamic Arc Beta™ offering the most discriminate players their best chance at achieving tone nirvana. Long and amp; McQuade are Canada ’s largest chain of retailers. and #xa0; Collectively they have 41 stores spanning the country from coast to coast. and #xa0; Recognized for their excellent selection of products and service, Long and amp; McQuade have set themselves a part from the rest once again by carrying the new line of choice in premium cables. and #xa0; Prices start at 135.95 USD. and #xa0; and #xa0;About Solid Cables™ Solid Cables™ is a leading manufacture of instrument cables located in Pasadena , California . and #xa0; All cables are handcrafted in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty. www.solidcables.com and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=12 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=12 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:44:12 PST The Recording Academy has set Feb. 8, 2009, as the date the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, to be held once again from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Grammys have been telecast live from the Staples Center since 2000, with one exception coming in 2003, when the awards were held in New York.The 2009 awards will once again fall on a Sunday, where, overall, the show has enjoyed solid TV ratings. In 2006, the Grammys aired on a Wednesday and lost its night to and quot;American Idol, and quot; but bounced back in 2007. This year's telecast, which featured performances from Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Amy Winehouse, scored 17.5 million total viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research, about a 12% dip from the 2007 broadcast. With today's announcement from the Recording Academy, the eligibility period for the 2009 Grammy Awards has also been confirmed. Once again, the Grammys will recognize albums released between Oct. 1, 2007, and Sept. 30, 2008. While allowing more time for votes to be tabulated, the eligibility period forces the Grammys to recognize some of the year's blockbuster releases a year late, as October and November tend to be two of the music industry's busiest months.Set to open prior to next year's Grammy telecast will be the 30,000-square-foot Grammy Museum, located next to the Staples Center at the L.A. Live entertainment complex (home to the Nokia Theatre). The four-floor museum, with a small theater and a rooftop terrace for private events, is slated to open in late 2008, according to a Grammy spokeswoman. and #xa0;Nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards will be announced on Dec. 4 from Los Angeles. The Feb. 9, 2009, awards will once again be broadcast live on CBS, airing on a tape delay for West Coast viewers. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=13 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=13 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:08:19 PST October 21, 2008 - Hollywood, CA - Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of the C-Series of passive folded horn subwoofers. The new C-Series provides performance improvements over previous folded horns and incorporates a striking new design. and #xa0; The new C-Series is aimed at gigging musicians, nightclubs, live performance venues and sound companies that demand the ultimate in accurate and loud bass reinforcement.Cerwin-Vega speakers are renowned for their earth-rumbling bass characteristics and the C-series folded horn subwoofers continue this legacy. Folded horns differ from traditional subwoofers in that they use a complex path within the speaker enclosure to create a horn that reinforces bass frequencies. This results in a speaker that plays larger and louder than the speaker’s driver. The C-series features three new models: the AB-36C, EL-36C and the JE-36C, each featuring a rugged, custom-designed Cerwin-Vega 18” cast-frame speaker. and #xa0; With six and a half feet of folded horn chamber length in the AB-36C and the EL-36C, and five feet of folded horn chamber length in the JE-36C, the C-Series delivers more bass per square inch than other subwoofers. All of the C-series folded horns provide enhanced SPL and #xa0; performance, beefy and rugged die cast aluminum doors that improves heat dissipation, an attractive curved horn mouth bracing for smoother frequency response, and and #xa0; reinforced pole cups and handles for easier setup and transport. Performance enhancements for the AB-36C include Stroker technology from the legendary Cerwin-Vega mobile audio division, which translates into increased output and reduced distortion. and #xa0; Low frequency performance has been increased in the JE-36C due to a new cabinet design. “We are extremely proud to announce that we have made the industry’s best folded horns even better,” states Michael Newman, Brand Manager for Cerwin-Vega. and #xa0; “True to Cerwin-Vega’s legacy, the entire C-Series line delivers extreme sound levels and and #xa0; thundering bass in a roadworthy package.“The C-Series folded horns are available now at leading retailers worldwide... and #xa0; For more information on the new folded horns or Cerwin Vega! please contact Greg Mondshein at gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com. and #xa0; About Cerwin Vega! A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home, mobile, and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com.Media Contact:Greg MondsheinAccount ManagerMax Borges Agency for Cerwin Vega!3550 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 501Miami, FL 33137(305) 576-1171 x 22gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=15 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=15 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:46:09 PST and #xa0; and #xa0;The Art-N-Ink Festival will feature a select group of world class artists, showcasing a wide variety of original canvas artwork, tattooing and now, musical instrument manufactures. and #xa0; If your products cater to the rockin’ culture, then you’ve got to be here. and #xa0; Our goal is to create a gathering place for artists and musicians to get together, display their artwork, check out new gear, promote exposure in the community, and exchange ideas, methods and techniques. Our media partners, CBS and Xtreme Radio of Las Vegas are gearing their massive promotions to guarantee a great turnout of musicians and tattoo art enthusiasts. and #xa0; and #xa0;For a limited time only, exhibitors can sign up to receive a 10’x 10’ booth for only $495.00. and #xa0; PLUS, if you reserve your space before November 30, 2008 you will receive one hotel room free for both, Friday and Saturday night – excluding taxes. and #xa0; To obtain this deal, please contact Josh Vittek at 760-505-5674.This is not a “swap meet” show! Our hand picked artists and vendors will be joining us from all over the U. S. and some even worldwide. Their work is highly respected within the tattoo and instrument community and the public will have this unique opportunity to be tattooed by “the best” or take home a piece of art or musical equipment. To learn more about the event, please visit www.artandinkfestival.com or contact Josh Vittek at joshvittek@msn.com. and #xa0; and #xa0;About the Art and Ink Tattoo Festival The Xtreme Art and Ink Festival was created as a lifestyle event for Las Vegans to see the best in tattoo artists and musical instrument makers displaying the coolest and most progressive tattoos, body art and equipment, as well as view demonstrations, body art contests, fashion shows with the latest trends, and musical performances.Las Vegas, NV October 28, 2008 – The Las Vegas Art and Ink Tattoo Festival is inviting Musical Instrument companies to participate in the upcoming show January 23 and 24, 2008 at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa. and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=16 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=16 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:30:03 PST Pasadena , CA October 28, 2008 – The Big Dog, Tracy Arrington bites into Solid Cables™ and becomes their latest endorser. Solid Cables™ is quickly taking the industry by storm and the potential endorsers are lining up around the corner to get a hold of one! and #xa0; and #xa0; A real instrument cable that lasts and can take a beating. and #xa0; Made using only the finest quality materials and assembled by hand, Solid Cables™ products are built to last and outperform all others. and #xa0; They truly do live up to their name. and #xa0; So much in fact, they offer a lifetime warranty on all of them. and #xa0; Tracy Arrington now joins an ever growing list of elite musicians who will accept nothing but the best between their prized instruments and amplifiers. and #xa0; The artist list includes Carl Verheyen, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, Al Di Meola, Brian Kahanek and many, many more. “If you think you have superior tone and you’re not using Solid Cables THINK AGAIN!!!!! These are the best cables I've ever used and with a tone as big as mine and as quiet as a mouse in the studio, you can't go wrong with Solid cables™. and #xa0;So when you get serious, and want to kick a large amount of ass in a short amount time always bet on Solid Cable.” and #xa0; Tracy Arrington and #xa0;Tracy Arrington, aka Big Dog lives up to his name. Born and raised in Seattle , Washington Tracy has made his home all over the world with his music. The sizeable talent of this young bassist has taken him on the road with the Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers, George Lynch, Paul Rogers and Tower of Power . and #xa0; Tracy is currently on tour with artist, Curtis Salgado. and #xa0; For more information on Tracy , visit his website at www.tracyarrington.com. and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0;About Solid Cables™ Solid Cables™ is a leading manufacture of instrument cables located in Pasadena , California . and #xa0; All cables are handcrafted in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty. www.solidcables.com http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=17 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=17 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:30:33 PST Temecula, Ca October 28, 2008 – Guitar industry executive, Josh Vittek has hung his shingle out to create an independent marketing firm specializing in the MI industry. and #xa0; His decision to form this company came after years of inquiries and comments during trade shows and today’s current economical situation created the ultimate environment to make this happen. The goal of the company is to provide manufactures and retailers an independent, dedicated staff to helping them fulfill their marketing needs in a cost effective and efficient manner. and #xa0; The firm is situated to work with either the smallest of luthiers and amp builders or the largest of industry conglomerates. and #xa0; Josh Vittek has now worked in the MI industry for 18 years. and #xa0; In 2006, industry magazine, Musical Merchandise Review (MMR) voted him one of the most influential leaders in the business under the age of 40. and #xa0; In 2008, National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) President and CEO, Joe Lamond selected him as a member of the Presidents Council. and #xa0; and #xa0;His experiences have taken him from the line production of amplifiers to general management and executive positions. and #xa0;In addition to his work in the industry, he has continually worked as a performing guitarist and teacher during those years. and #xa0; and #xa0;“There is not a more important time than now to be marketing and promoting your company in the media. Our current clients are companies who continue to promote and believe in their products. and #xa0; They know that without a doubt, their product or services are better than the competition. and #xa0; They are confident in their work and their goals. They are the very same companies who will survive these tighter times and prevail in the end. and #xa0; Those are the companies we want to work with and those are the companies we want to help take to the next level,” says Josh Vittek. and #xa0; and #xa0;Services offered vary but include press releases and media relations, artist relations, website design and management, advertising, marketing and sales, catalog design and brochures. and #xa0; “Whatever you need, we’ll make it happen,” Vittek added. “It’s just that simple.” http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=18 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=18 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:31:03 PST PHILADELPHIA – The World Series won't resume until Wednesday night at the earliest. With rain still falling in Philadelphia, Major League Baseball decided not to attempt to complete Game 5 on Tuesday night.The game, played in increasingly heavy rain, was suspended Monday following a 30-minute delay with the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays tied 2-2 after 5 1/2 innings. It was the first time a World Series game wasn't played to completion on the same day.Carlos Pena hit a tying, two-out single in the sixth for the Rays, and the umpires called it moments later. By then, every ball and every pitch had become an adventure because of the miserable conditions. and quot;The infield was tough. The ball would do funny things, and quot; Phillies second baseman Chase Utley said. and quot;It was in bad shape. It was not playable. and quot;If Pena had not tied it, Selig said he would not have let the Phillies win with a game that was called after six innings. and quot;It's not a way to end a World Series, and quot; he said. and quot;I would not have allowed a World Series to end this way. and quot;MLB changed its rules on suspended games in November 2006, adding a provision to resume them rather than replay them. In either case, this would have been a suspension because the visiting team tied it in the top of an inning and the home team never got to bat in the bottom half. and quot;It was terrible. The field wasn't bad, but it was the worst conditions I've ever played in, and quot; Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria said.The delay forced the Rays to find a hotel in Wilmington, Del., about 25 miles away.About 10 minutes after the game was officially suspended, an announcement was made at Citizens Bank Park telling fans wrapped in plastic sheets they were done for the night.By then, many had left their seats and streamed into the concourses. They crowded six or seven deep, trying to see any of the game before the umps signaled for the tarp.Because it was only lightly raining when the game started, MLB hoped it could play a full nine innings. Quickly, however, the showers turned to a steady downpour and the field became a quagmire.By the middle innings, the grounds crew was running shuttles onto the field, carrying bags of a drying agent — baseball's version of cat litter — to absorb the water.No luck.A puddle formed on home plate and umpire Jeff Kellogg resorted to using a towel rather than the usual whisk broom to wipe it clean.Batters kept blinking back the rain drops and pitchers struggled with their footing. Strong gusts dropped the wind-chill factor into the 30s, and fielders covered their bare hands between pitches.All-Star shortstop Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies chased a popup all over and dropped it for a tough error in the fifth. There were pools of water at every base and the Phillie Phanatic wore a rain slicker for his routine.B.J. Upton beat out an infield hit with two outs in the sixth on a ball that Rollins bobbled. Upton stole second and hustled home on Pena's hit, with left fielder Pat Burrell's throw home plopping into a puddle in the grass. Fans showed up hoping they'd be witnesses to a World Series championship. Shane Victorino got them cheering with bases-loaded single in the first for a 2-0 lead off Scott Kazmir. Rays manager Joe Maddon tinkered with his lineup, dropping the slumping Pena and Longoria one spot each — they were a combined 0-for-29 with 15 strikeouts after four games. The Tampa Bay stars ended their hitless ruts in the fourth when Pena doubled off the right-field wall and Longoria followed with an RBI single up the middle that made it 2-1. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=19 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=19 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:33:25 PST Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of the C-Series of passive folded horn subwoofers. The new C-Series provides performance improvements over previous folded horns and incorporates a striking new design. and #xa0; The new C-Series is aimed at gigging musicians, nightclubs, live performance venues and sound companies that demand the ultimate in accurate and loud bass reinforcement.Cerwin-Vega speakers are renowned for their earth-rumbling bass characteristics and the C-series folded horn subwoofers continue this legacy. Folded horns differ from traditional subwoofers in that they use a complex path within the speaker enclosure to create a horn that reinforces bass frequencies. This results in a speaker that plays larger and louder than the speaker’s driver. The C-series features three new models: the AB-36C, EL-36C and the JE-36C, each featuring a rugged, custom-designed Cerwin-Vega 18” cast-frame speaker. and #xa0; With six and a half feet of folded horn chamber length in the AB-36C and the EL-36C, and five feet of folded horn chamber length in the JE-36C, the C-Series delivers more bass per square inch than other subwoofers. All of the C-series folded horns provide enhanced SPL and #xa0; performance, beefy and rugged die cast aluminum doors that improves heat dissipation, an attractive curved horn mouth bracing for smoother frequency response, and and #xa0; reinforced pole cups and handles for easier setup and transport. Performance enhancements for the AB-36C include Stroker technology from the legendary Cerwin-Vega mobile audio division, which translates into increased output and reduced distortion. and #xa0; Low frequency performance has been increased in the JE-36C due to a new cabinet design. “We are extremely proud to announce that we have made the industry’s best folded horns even better,” states Michael Newman, Brand Manager for Cerwin-Vega. and #xa0; “True to Cerwin-Vega’s legacy, the entire C-Series line delivers extreme sound levels and and #xa0; thundering bass in a roadworthy package.“The C-Series folded horns are available now at leading retailers worldwide... and #xa0; For more information on the new folded horns or Cerwin Vega! please contact Greg Mondshein at gregmondshein@maxborgesagency.com. and #xa0; About Cerwin Vega! A member of the Stanton Group of companies, Cerwin-Vega!, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home, mobile, and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries. For additional information on all Cerwin-Vega products, please visit us online at www.cerwin-vega.com. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=20 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=20 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:35:17 PST PASADENA , CA and #xa0; November 4, 2008 – Solid Cables™ is pushing the boundaries of what a quality instrument cable should be with the unveiling of the Dynamic Arc Beta. and #xa0; The Dynamic Arc Beta instrument cable is designed to be the toughest, best sounding cable in the world when teamed up with instruments utilizing single coil pick ups. and #xa0; and #xa0; Made for the musician with a critical ear and a desire for quality, holding these cables in your hands lets you know that Solid Cables™ stands behind exactly what their name implies. and #xa0;Not only for guitarists, the Dynamic Arc Beta cable is also preferred for dub or reggae type bass guitars that need a very stout low end but a woody top end. The Dynamic Arc Beta is your secret weapon for warmth and smooth tone without the ice pick snap or click that is usually present when using a pick. “I am a cable fanatic and this is the very best, brightest, fullest and loudest one I’ve come across in all my travels…I was really blown away!” – Carl Verheyen and #xa0;Features of the Dynamic Arc Beta include: -Prices start at $135.00 USD-Helical Wound Spiral Shielding-Polymer Suspended Carbon Insulator-Triple strain relief-All metal black die cast shell-6000 PSI tear resistant protective outer armor-All contact surfaces atmospheric oxidation/contaminant cleaned and lubricated with audiophile grade metal preservative-Hand soldered using premium grade silver alloy solder-Available in Carbon Black only-All mechanical components chemically welded together and #xa0;About Solid Cables Solid Cables is a leading manufacture of instrument cables located in Pasadena , California . and #xa0; All cables are handcrafted in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty. and #xa0; www.solidcables.com and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=21 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=21 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:06:35 PST Pasadena , CA November 18, 2008 – Solid Cables™, the high quality instrument cable manufacture, has officially signed up Carl Verheyen as its latest endorsement. and #xa0;During a period where other companies may become reserve and/or panic in response to overall economic indicators, Solid Cables™ is adamantly moving forward and conquering new ground. and #xa0; and #xa0; Hand crafting instrument cables using only the finest quality materials, Solid Cables™ products are built to last and outperform all others. and #xa0; They truly do live up to their name. and #xa0; So much in fact, they offer a lifetime warranty on all of them. and #xa0; and #xa0;“I am a cable fanatic and this is the very best, brightest, fullest and loudest one I’ve come across in all my travels…I was really blown away!” – Carl Verheyen and #xa0;As a solo artist, a first call recording session guitarist, sideman and instructor, Carl Verheyen has established a tremendous presence in the world of guitar. and #xa0; Carl has shared the stage and studio with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Leanne Rimes, Max Roach, John Patitucci, Chad Wackerman, Allan Holdsworth, Cher , Supertramp, Dolly Parton, Rick Braun, Rich ard Elliot and the Bee Gees. and #xa0; Tone drips from every single note the man plays. and #xa0; To learn more about Carl, visit his website at www.carlverheyen.com. and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0;About Solid Cables Solid Cables is a leading manufacture of instrument cables located in Pasadena , California . and #xa0; All cables are handcrafted in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty. and #xa0; www.solidcables.com and #xa0; and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=23 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=23 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:35:48 PST The GForce M-Tron Pro virtual instrument is an incredible emulation of the classic Mellotron—the unique tape-playback keyboard used by such luminaries as The Beatles, Yes, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Moody Blues and Radiohead.* The 3.5GB sound library features over 200 tape banks (sample sets) including 19 of the original GForce M-Tron tape banks, which have been remastered at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios. M-Tron Pro also delivers 45 brand-new tape banks and over 700 patches, many created by world-class recording artists and programmers. Select from the patches or open the lid to access G:sampler’s easy editing controls for layers, splits, reverse, half-speed and more. Use it in stand-alone mode (Mac/PC) or as a plug-in for most popular host applications. and #xa0; A Virtual Classic… and Beyond and #xa0;Dating back to the pre-digital 1960s, the Mellotron was one of the first sample-based keyboards. Artists such as The Moody Blues, Yes, The Beatles, Elton John, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Genesis and Pink Floyd used them to emulate strings and other orchestral instruments, while the BBC used them extensively for sound effects. When pressed, each key engaged playback of a discrete strip of tape with an eight-second recording of that note played on an instrument such as a violin. The tape rewound after key release. The lack of looping gave the instrument a unique playing characteristic in addition to its already distinct sound. The more commercial models featured the ability to switch between three different sound sets within the installed tape bank—and adventurous owners could physically swap tape banks with care and patience.GForce first paid homage to this venerable keyboard with the M-Tron virtual instrument. Now M-Tron Pro goes far beyond—and is as much a labor of love as the Mellotron itself. GForce has remastered 19 of the original M-Tron tape banks at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, resulting in a warmth of tone surpassing the original. M-Tron Pro has over 200 tape banks—40 of which are looped—including 45 completely new ones not found in the original GForce M-Tron. This massive library comes with 700+ presets, many of which were created by world-class recording artists and programmers.More Under the Hood Lift the lid of the M-Tron Pro and you’ll discover a whole new set of easy yet powerful editing controls that take the Mellotron experience way beyond what the original inventors ever imagined. Set up your own splits and layers, apply vintage ensemble and delay effects, and sculpt your sound with low-pass, band-pass and high-pass resonant filters. And that’s just the beginning. You’ll find tape reverse, tape half-speed and a slew of synth-type parameters—making the M-Tron Pro an incredible source for unique signature sounds far beyond the tape banks themselves. Programmable MIDI CC control implementation with MIDI Learn lets you control it all from MIDI controllers such as the M-Audio Axiom® and Oxygen models. There’s even dynamic keyboard control including filter aftertouch. and #xa0;Standalone or Host Operation and #xa0; You can use the M-Tron Pro by itself or as a plug-in for most popular host applications including Live, Cubase, Logic, GarageBand, SONAR, Digital Performer, ACID and Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE® and Pro Tools M-Powered™ software. Compatible formats include VST 2.0 (Mac/PC including VSTi), RTAS® (Mac/PC), MAS (Mac) and Audio Units (Mac). In other words, it’s easy to integrate M-Tron Pro with the rest of your studio and use it just about any way you want.* M-Audio, Pro Tools, Pro Tools LE, Pro Tools|HD, RTAS, Pro Tools M-Powered and Axiom are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other names used on this Web page are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Avid Technology, Inc. These trademarks of the other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during GForce’s sound model development. References to artists and bands are for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of M-Tron Pro by such artists or bands. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=24 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=24 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:42:36 PST Sid VanderpoolMusic Magic EventsTwin Falls, IDOver the past year, there has been a new trend in magazines and online suggesting an inexpensive alternative to a DJ or band, your iPod. Pounding the positives of having complete control over your music play list and being able to add a personal touch, many brides are investigating this new trend.Since no two weddings are the same, let's look at an average wedding with 150 guests or so held in a local country club. In some articles it has been suggested that it is easy to just plug your iPod into the venue's overhead sound system. This is not a good idea. These systems are installed for conferences and are tuned for speeches, not music. To repair a system like this after it was damaged by loud music is extremely costly. If you are thinking a home stereo would work, think again. Home stereos are made for exactly that, your home. They are not equiped to play at a volume suitable for a medium to large audience and do not have the capability of a microphone.You will need a professional PA system; you will find most music stores rent them. Look for one with speakers up on stands, a mixer, and a microphone on a stand. For a system that will accommodate 50-150 guests, rent will run between $400 and $600. This will not usually include delivery, setup, testing, teardown and return. Schlepping a PA system is not an easy task. You will need to choose one or two responsible people to perform these tasks. Also, since most venues will not allow you to leave the equipment overnight, be sure to have a vehicle that can accommodate the PA upon teardown at the end of your reception. Lay out a timeline for the reception and set up play lists to match your timeline. Start with your grand entrance. Your and quot;emcee and quot; will need to get the guests attention and direct them to where you and your wedding party will be entering the room, then make the appropriate announcements. and #xa0; We now move to the cocktail and dinner music. For this section, go with a soft jazz set keeping the volume low so your guests can converse. Build up the music into a more and quot;bubbly and quot; set as you go into dinner to avoid putting people to sleep. Sometime around the end of dinner, an announcement needs to be made, depending on your timeline, in regards to the best man's toast, the other toasts, and and #xa0; of course, the cake cutting. Since most rental PAs have a wired mic system, toasts will need to be performed from the mic on the stand or podium. Your designated and quot;emcee and quot; needs to command the attention of the guests and bring the best man up to the mic. The best man or the and quot;emcee and quot; will then need to announce any other guests or family members performing a toast to come up to the microphone. Once the toasts are over, an announcement needs to be made for the cake cutting. It’s not uncommon that one of your family or guests will try to take over the microphone. Your and quot;emcee and quot; needs to keep control of the mic. It is going to be hard for a family member or friend to tell a guest and quot;no and quot; when it comes to toasts or to know when the toasts become one too many, so you might wish to make a list of the only people you want giving toasts to avoid an embarrassing situation. Opening up the dance floor is traditionally done with the bride and groom’s first dance and then the parents dances. Your and quot;emcee and quot; for the reception once again needs to command the attention of the guests and perform the announcement and hit the play button for the next play list, the First dance play list. This will be the list with and quot;your and quot; song, the song(s) for you and your parents to dance to, and if you wish, a bridal party song. After these important dances, it’s time to open the dance floor.One of the main reasons the idea of having an iPod DJ a wedding came into play was to save money, the other was to be able to control what music gets played. You and your fiancée may be in love with a certain music artist or music style, but keep in mind that your guests may not share your passion. People tend to enjoy and dance to music they know, and your reception is not the right time to introduce them to something new and different. As strange as it may sound, your best bet in having a dance floor filled with people celebrating your wedding is to go with the old wedding standards to get them in the mood. Then you can throw in some of and quot;your and quot; music, tunes that they might not be that familiar with.In creating your dancing play list, try to create sets of music that build in tempo to a peak and then drop down to a slow song. It’s hard to and quot;read and quot; what your guests want when preselecting all the music for the evening so try to set up play lists that will cover a wide selection of music genres. This gives your and quot;emcee and quot; or designated and quot;iPod DJ and quot; a chance to stop the music and change it to a different style if needed and create a flow to the dance floor while attempting to please all of your guests.Choose your and quot;emcee and quot; carefully as they will need to not only be the voice of and #xa0; the reception, they will also need to handle the music and fix anything that goes wrong. You will need someone that is willing to give up celebrating with you and that is willing to dedicate themselves to the task and work the entire event without drinking too much.That is your iPod wedding. If it sounds like a lot of work, it is. Once again, we go back to the reasons it was suggested brides do an iPod wedding, saving money and controlling the music. Let's look at the first reason, saving money. Your out of the pocket expenses with an iPod wedding is $600 or more just for the PA rental, but you need to factor in your time locating the PA, picking the PA up, delivering the PA, any damage done to the PA while it is in your care, and your time to return the PA following the reception. Also factor in your time spent putting together your play lists, the purchasing of songs that you don't have, etc. Not to mention finding the right and quot;emcee and quot; that can not only speak clearly on the mic, they also understand how to operate the PA and iPod. Since iPods are not always reliable, you might even want to have on hand a second iPod as a backup.The second reason was to have control of the music. Let's look at this a little closer. Is it because you only want a certain type of music, a certain artist, or definitely do not want a certain song or songs played? and #xa0;Now think of your guests and their musical tastes. Are they going to absolutely love all the music you love? Will Grandma jam to your and quot;death metal and quot;? Will that uncle from Wisconsin respect the playing of the Russian Cossack for dance music, you know the one you love to play in your car? Not wanting to sway you too much from your iPod wedding dream, but let’s look at what an experienced wedding DJ or band can do for you. First off, price. After you factor in all the expenses and hassles of the PA system, a DJ could be about the same price. With a professional DJ though, you are getting a person whose business is the performing of music and emceeing at events and weddings. They have the right equipment and they know how to set it up and operate it. They set up before your guests arrive and teardown once the reception is over with. They most always carry backup equipment. They can provide you with a wireless mic so the toast can be performed at the head table, cake table, anywhere in the room. With a strong announcers voice, they command attention from the room while they announce the important events of the evening. As for music. An experienced wedding DJ will meet with you and listen to you in regards to music. They will offer suggestions as they plan out the timeline for your reception. They will take and respect your and quot;do not play and quot; list and do their best to incorporate your special songs and music into the play list for the night. With thousands of songs to choose from, the right DJ can read what your guests want and change up the music to provide you with a non-stop celebration. and quot;Other perks of having an experienced wedding DJ include the fact that they work hand in hand with the other professionals involved. They will act as the conductor of the event, by setting the pace, connecting with the photographer, videographer and caterer for important events listed in your timeline and performing the announcements when everyone is ready and quot;, says Steve Gomez of N.A.M.E. (National Association of Mobile Entertainers), and #xa0; and #xa0; and quot;Your photographer and videographer will not miss a moment, the caterer will know ahead of time when the toasts are going to happen, and that aunt you chose to cut up and serve the cake will know when she will need to leave the bar area to perform her service. This makes the evening relaxing and worry free for everyone involved. and quot; If you are looking for a professional DJ that can handle your wedding, you might look on the NAME member search website, www.locateadj.com. You see it may be cute to have an iPod DJ your wedding, it may give you a sense of power over everything, but if you weigh all factors involved, you will see for this once in a lifetime event, and quot;cute and quot; may not always be the and quot;best and quot; choice and having an experienced, professional wedding DJ handle things for you will not only give you more time to spend with your guests, it will give you the piece of mind that your evening is in the hands of a person who cares about your wedding and will do everything it takes to make it a complete success. and #xa0; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=25 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=25 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:37:37 PST held on Sunday, November and #xa0;23, 2008, at the Nokia and #xa0;Theatre in and #xa0;Los Angeles.Winners' names will appear in underlined Bold Face.[ Click on the blue links to buy music from those artists. ]POP/ ROCK MUSIC:1. FAVORITE MALE ARTIST1. Chris Brown and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 2. Kid Rock 3. Usher 2. FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST1. Mariah Carey 2. Alicia Keys 3. Rihanna and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 3. FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP1. Coldplay 2. Eagles 3. Daughtry and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 4. FAVORITE ALBUM1. Coldplay/ Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends 2. Eagles/ Long Road Out of Eden 3. Alicia Keys/ As I Am and #xa0; and #xa0; winner COUNTRY MUSIC:5. FAVORITE MALE ARTIST1. Garth Brooks 2. Kenny Chesney 3. Brad Paisley and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 6. FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST1. Reba McEntire 2. Taylor Swift and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 3. Carrie Underwood 7. FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP1. Brooks and amp; Dunn 2. Rascal Flatts and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 3. Sugarland 8. FAVORITE ALBUM1. Garth Brooks/ The Ultimate Hits 2. Rascal Flatts/ Still Feels Good 3. Carrie Underwood / Carnival Ride and #xa0; and #xa0; winner RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC:9. FAVORITE MALE ARTIST1. Flo Rida 2. Lil Wayne 2. Kanye West and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 10. FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP1. G Unit 2. Three 6 Mafia and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 3. Wu-Tang Clan 11. FAVORITE ALBUM1. Jay-Z / American Gangster 2. Lil Wayne / Tha Carter III 3. Kayne West / Graduation and #xa0; and #xa0; winner SOUL/RHYTHM and amp; BLUES MUSIC:12. FAVORITE MALE ARTIST1. Chris Brown and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 2. J. Holiday 3. Usher 13. FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST1. Mary J. Blige 2. Alicia Keys 3. Rihanna and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 14. FAVORITE ALBUM1. Mary J. Blige/ Growing Pains 2. Mariah Carey/ E=MC2 3. Alicia Keys/ As I Am and #xa0; and #xa0; winner SOUNDTRACKS:15. FAVORITE ALBUM1. Alvin And The Chipmunks and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 2. Juno 3. Mamma Mia! ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC:16. FAVORITE ARTIST1. Coldplay 2. Foo Fighters 3. Linkin Park and #xa0; and #xa0; winner ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC:17. FAVORITE ARTIST1. Daughtry 2. Eagles 3. Jordin Sparks and #xa0; and #xa0; winner LATIN MUSIC:18. FAVORITE ARTIST1. Enrique Iglesias and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 2. Juanes 3. Wisin Y Yandel CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL:19. FAVORITE ARTIST1. Casting Crowns 2. MercyMe 3. Third Day and #xa0; and #xa0; winner 20. T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST:Colbie Caillat Flo Jonas Brothers and #xa0; and #xa0; winner Paramore The-Dream 21. ARTIST OF THE YEAR:Lil Wayne Chris Brown and #xa0; and #xa0; winner Alicia Keys Eagles Coldplay http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=26 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=26 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:27:14 PST Ray Charles Plaza Features Life-Sized Sculpture with Flowing Waters and Music and #xa0; and #xa0;Albany, Georgia, US - The city of Albany, Georgia has given a nod to its best-known native son with the opening of a park in his honor. Ray Charles Plaza includes a fountain featuring a life-sized revolving, lighted bronze sculpture of the famed musician seated at a grand piano. The sculpture, commissioned by acclaimed artist Andy Davis, is the centerpiece of a five-acre park featuring piano-key studded sidewalks and loudspeakers playing the master's music. and #xa0;The sound system, designed by Atlanta-based Lee Sound Design, features a series of Community WET loudspeakers, including eleven WET-218T two-way systems and four WET-112 subwoofers. The system is powered by Crown CTS-Series amplifiers, with Biamp Nexia DSP. and #xa0; and quot;This monument was designed to be a tribute to Ray that would last a lifetime, and the Community WET Series loudspeakers were the logical choice, and quot; said Lee Sound Principal Consultant D. Wayne Lee. and quot;The WET Series delivers great sound, and are built to withstand exposure to the elements. There's no better choice, especially for a monument that's surrounded by a flowing fountain. and quot; and #xa0;Charles' youngest son, Corey Charles, was on hand to unveil the statue and dedicate it to the city. Corey says he and his eleven brothers and sisters are thrilled by the memorial to their father. and quot;When I was young I never understood the whole thing of being famous, and quot; said Charles. and quot;To me he was just Dad. So a tribute like this, in his own hometown, for us it's just amazing. and quot; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=27 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=27 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:15:55 PST Ultrasone Inc., distributor for German headphone manufacturer Ultrasone AG, announces the few remaining Edition 9 headphones are available in the U.S. For high-end audio enthusiasts, the Edition 9 headphones are unrivaled in terms of sonic clarity and transparency. The last Edition 9 headphones have a MSRP of $1,799 and are available at select Ultrasone dealers. and quot;The Edition 9s, like the Edition 7s, were among the finest headphones we have ever produced and they have been extremely well received by audiophiles, and quot; remarked Paul Taylor, President of Ultrasone Inc. “To own one of only a handful of limited edition headphones is enticing for audio enthusiasts; I anticipate that the remaining Edition 9 headphones will be sold before the holidays.”Edition 9The $1,799 Edition 9 headphones utilize Ultrasone’s finest titanium plated drivers to deliver astounding sonic clarity and transparency. The Edition 9 headphones eye-catching aesthetic is due in large part to the use of the black chrome in both the ear cups and nameplates. The attention to detail in the design of the headphones is made apparent by the use of Ethiopian sheep leather in ear pads and headband pad, ensuring the listener maximum listening comfort. The headphones come in a sleek, metal attaché case for safe storage and transportation.For additional information on Ultrasone’s Edition 9 headphone, please contact PR Representative Brian Metcalf at (305) 576-1171 x11 or by e-mail at brianmetcalf@maxborgesagency.com. To learn more about Ultrasone, go to www.ultrasone.com. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=28 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=28 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:53:53 PST CHAUVET employees and company owners officially kicked off the erection of its new, 65,000-square-foot worldwide headquarters on Saturday, Nov. 15.In attendance at the event was Sunrise Deputy Mayor Roger Wishner, who congratulated company owners Albert and Berenice Chauvet.Expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2009, the facility will house the company’s product development, sourcing, marketing, sales support, service, quality control and shipping operations.CHAUVET began 18 years ago as a rope lighting manufacturing company and now, with a staff of 70, is a major innovator, developer and manufacturer, leading the professional entertainment lighting market in terms of design, flexibility and options. CHAUVET is also pursuing emerging “green” technologies in energy-efficient LED illumination. CHAUVET luminaires are sold through a global network of dealers and distributors. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=29 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=29 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:55:53 PST For the 15th consecutive year, Audio-Technica has supported the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards by providing an extensive selection of vocal and instrument microphones for its annual awards show. The 42nd Annual CMA Awards aired live in 5.1-channel surround sound Wednesday, November 12th, on the ABC Television Network from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and featured over 250 hard-wired and wireless Audio-Technica microphones. From backline vocal and instrument mics to frontline wireless systems for leading country artists such as Brooks and amp; Dunn, as well as Audio-Technica endorsers Jason Aldean and Kenny Chesney, Audio-Technica was chosen to provide its clear and consistent quality for this star-studded live broadcast.The CMA Awards presentation is recognized as Country Music's Biggest NightTM and represents the pinnacle of achievement for those involved in country music. Once again, Audio-Technica microphones were featured for their accurate and reliable sound reproduction -- characteristics that have dictated A-T's long-standing presence with country music artists.The team responsible for the audio at this year's CMA's included a who's who of broadcast audio. The audio was supervised by award-winning Audio Producers Michael Abbott and Tom Davis; ATK/Audiotek provided the sound system with FOH (front-of-house) Production Mixer Patrick Baltzell and FOH Music Mixer Rick Shimer; the broadcast music mix was handled by Frenchtown, New Jersey-based Music Mix Mobile Music Mixers John Harris and Jay Vicari.Audio-Technica endorser Kenny Chesney once again won CMA's Entertainer of the Year, with 2008 being the fourth time he has taken home that award. Chesney performed using Audio-Technica's Artist Elite® 5000 Series UHF Wireless System, with the AEW-T3300 microphone/transmitter and AEW-R5200 true diversity frequency-agile dual receiver. 5000 Series wireless systems were used with the AEW-T5400 microphone/transmitter for front-line vocals by Brooks and amp; Dunn and Audio-Technica endorser Jason Aldean. The backline mic complement of A-T wired microphones included the AE5400 for vocals; AT4040 and AT4050 on overheads and guitar cabinets; AT4047 on guitars; AE5100 on overheads; AE2500 and ATM250 on kick; AE3000 and ATM350 on toms, percussion; ATM450 on hi hat; and ATM650 on snare.Music Mixer Jay Vicari stated, and quot;For many years, Audio-Technica has been, and continues to be, my go-to mic because of clarity, fidelity, overall reliability and consistency from microphone to microphone. With A-T, I don't have to work as hard to get a great vocal sound, and that makes my life a lot easier. Plus, the quality of audio that comes through with A-T's RF is not sacrificed because it's a wireless -- it's transparent. and quot;Music Mixer John Harris echoes Vicari's remarks: and quot;For high-profile broadcast events like the CMA's, I always turn to Audio-Technica because you don't have any room for error. A-T gives me an unwavering level of confidence, as I know the mics will perform flawlessly regardless of the situation. and quot; http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=30 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=30 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:56:50 PST Tonium, the Swedish tech company behind the Pacemaker, the world’s first pocket-sized DJ system, is proud to announce that the Editors of Popular Science Magazine have given the Pacemaker a “Best of What’s New” award in the Gadgets category. The Pacemaker is featured, along with the other award winners, in the December issue of Popular Science Magazine.The Pacemaker is a portable 120GB media player that features full professional DJ functionality. Imagine two turntables, a mixer and an entire record collection contained in a device that fits into your pocket. The Pacemaker itself is part of the larger Pacemaker platform that encompasses the Pacemaker Editor and the Pacemaker Community. Pacemaker Editor is a free, downloadable PC and Mac compatible computer application that allows you to play music and edit and create mixes. The Pacemaker Community is an online music community that allows members to upload and legally share the mixes of their music, created by the Pacemaker or the Pacemaker Editor software.“To have the Pacemaker recognized as a breakthrough innovation by a presitgous publication, such as Popular Science, is a tremendous honor,” said Ola Sars, Tonium’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our goal from day one was to create a platform that gives everyone the ability to interact with their music and share it with anyone who wants to listen. With the help of forward thinking media outlets like Pop Sci, we hope to inspire music fans around the globe to share their musical tastes with world.”“For 21 years, Popular Science’s Best of What's New awards honor the innovations that a make positive impact on life today and change our views of the future,” says Mark Jannot, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Science. “PopSci’s editors evaluate thousands of products each year to develop this thoughtful list, there’s no higher accolade Popular Science can give.” http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=31 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=31 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:58:08 PST New Professional DJ Digital Dual Mixing Deck Offers Optimal Mobility and Precision and #xa0;DJ Control Steel To Be Displayed at NAMM January 15 -18, 2009 in Anaheim, CA - Kaysound/Hercules Booth # 6809 and #xa0; and #xa0; and #xa0;NEW YORK, NY – (December 16, 2008) – Hercules, the computer DJ entertainment specialist, announces the availability of the new Hercules DJ Control Steel for Mac and PC. This hot digital audio console designed for Professional DJ’s follows on the heels of the acclaimed Hercules DJ Console Rmx. The advanced, ultra-portable digital mixer retails for SRP $299.99 and will be available starting December 22, 2008 at Musician’s Friend.com. and #xa0; The DJ Control Steel is a new controller specifically created for professional DJs who already have an audio interface, but need a reliable advanced digital mixer that offers a multitude of functions. This two-tone black and silver surfaced controller features a removable, customizable steel center plate, solid metal casing for perfect portability and solid, sensitive controls with plenty of space for precise mixing. and #xa0; The DJ Control Steel offers MIDI control capability, however it is bundled with Virtual DJ 5 for PC and Mac. and #xa0;“The success of our products has helped spread the Hercules brand throughout the international DJ community. and quot; states François Garet, Development Manager of the DJing solutions range for Hercules. and quot;We are proud to offer this sleek professional solution that provides enhanced performance and precision at an incredible value, and quot; adds Garet. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=32 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=32 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:36:24 PST Grammy Award Nominee Collaborates With Some of Industry’s Biggest Names on “My Journey to Fearless: The Black Butterfly”Los Angeles, CA – (December 16, 2008) On the heels of the success of her hit Vh1 reality show, Miss Rap Supreme, and crowd-stopping performance at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards, rap pioneer Yo-Yo announces the release of her highly anticipated EP, “My Journey to Fearless: The Black Butterfly,” in March 2009. Her triumphant return to the musical genre that made her a household name will be celebrated by collaborations with Missy Elliot, DJ Quik, Ceelo, Raheem Davon, DJ Toomp, Erick Sermon, The Lab Rats, and Keri Hilson, among others. “My Journey to Fearless: The Black Butterfly” features six tracks highlighted by Yo-Yo’s distinctive blend of innovative hooks, rhythmic beats and edgy lyrics.“I feel blessed to have joined forces with some of the industry’s finest talents on this EP,” she stated. “My fans won’t be disappointed; these new tracks are taking hip-hop to a new level.”The first single, Give it t’um, from “My Journey to Fearless: The Black Butterfly” will be released to radio on January 13, 2009. and #xa0; ABOUT YO-YO:In 1990, Yo-Yo was introduced to the hip-hop scene by actor/rapper Ice Cube when she collaborated with him on his debut solo album, and quot;AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted.” A year later, Yo-Yo released her own single, and quot;You Can't Play with My Yo-Yo and quot; which peaked at #1 on R and amp;B’s Hot 100 and in 2008, was ranked #92 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop. Combined with the success of her follow-up singles releases, and quot;Stompin in the '90s, and quot; and quot;Ain't Nobody Better, and quot; and and quot;Girl, Don't Be No Fool and quot; Yo-Yo’s debut album, and quot;Make Way for the Motherlode and quot; broke the Billboard Top 100 chart – at that time, a ground-breaking accomplishment for the music industry. In 1992, Yo-Yo released her critically acclaimed sophomore album, “Black Pearl” that featured the hit singles, and quot;Homegirl Don't Play Dat and quot; and and quot;Black Pearl.” Her success continued with the album releases of “You Better Ask Somebody” (1993) and “Total Control” (1996). Not one to spend much time away from the recording studio, over the years, she has collaborated on countless singles with some of the biggest names in the industry including, Brandy, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, MC Lyte, and Coolio. In 1995, she shared an MTV Video Music Award nomination for “I Wanna Be Down” and the following year, shared a Grammy Award nod for the chart-topping single, “Stomp.” In 1990, Yo-Yo made her feature film debut in Menace II Society and later that year, appeared as herself in Boyz N the Hood. Her additional film credits include, Who’s the Man, Sister Act 2, Panther and 3 Strikes. Yo-Yo’s appearances on the small screen include a recurring role on Martin, as well as guest starring on The Jamie Foxx Show and The Parent ‘Hood. and #xa0; To find out more about Yo-Yo and “My Journey to Fearless: The Black Butterfly,” visit: www.yoyofearless.com IN-STUDIO ARTWORK AVAILABLEBridge and Tunnel CommunicationsDominic Friesen - dominic@bridgeandtunnelcomm.com Tel: (310) 246-0943 / Cell: (213) 321-4313 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=33 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=33 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:38:36 PST Announces The New AXIS Patent Pending Laser Light ShowMade In The U.S.A. And Shipping TodayFrom the innovative minds at X-Laser comes the awesome NEW AXIS. This patent pending laser light re-imagines what is possible from a Class IIIA/R (no variance required) laser and then puts it straight into your hands. Offsetting the laser diodes a few inches allowed us to build the AXIS with the most powerful laser diodes possible within Class IIIA limits and the new sixteen mirror prismatic optical train sends that power streaking out over a 90 degree projection angle. The Axis is FDA certified as Class IIIA.The AXIS comes with many new to the industry features such as the patent pending optical train that incorporates eight static and eight rotating, indexing prismatic mirrors that create unique laser patterns including a stunning off-axis rotation in both directions. In addition, the AXIS provides continuous and variable wheel rotation pattern speed effects plus Stop to display your favorite effect. Standard features of all X-Laser entertainment products include onboard DMX Mode, Auto Mode, a dramatic and quot;on beat and quot; sound active mode, and adjustable sound sensitivity. Six DMX channels control every aspect of the AXIS including pattern, rotation, speed, variable strobing, and color selection.Power features an extremely bright 85mW native generated 532nm green DPSS diode and a 125mW native generated red 650nm DPSS diode. Each is offset along the optical train to create ninety degrees of room coverage. Total power draw is 30 watts and comes maintenance free in a rugged all metal housing.All lasers from laser pointers to laser hair removal and entertainment light shows need to be FDA certified and used safely. Your instructive user manual contains a wealth of safety information as well as links to other online resources and laser safety training classes should you wish to find more information. Best of all, to help entertainers get started with our higher powered laser lines like the ClubWorld Best Effect of 2008 nominated X-Laser Skywriter, all Class IIIB X-lasers come with a FREE variance kit. X-Laser wants you to have a safe, fun, and memorable laser light show. X-Laser LLCP.O Box 353Laurel, MD 20725866-702-6328www.x-laser.comsales@x-laser.com http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=34 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=34 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:04:40 PST DJ Skirts introduces Glow Skirts - a new line of products that will surely boost any DJ’s “pro-status” to a whole new level. These elegant, white versions of DJ Skirts traditional black products are designed to work with today’s new “up-lighting” LED technology. The lively LED lights flash to the beat of the music, creating an exhilarating, energetic show. When the room lights go down, and the dancing music begins, the special combination of two different fabrics sewn together are enhanced by the LED lighting effects. Glow Skirts genuinely adds a new dimension and “WOW factor” that was not previously available in the DJ/Pro Sound and Lighting marketplace. and #xa0; Glow Skirts products are made by DJ Skirts using Chauvet brand LED’s, much like a Mazda made with a Ford engine. Lighting is a component of the product, and therefore is sold as part of the overall package. However, Glow Skirts can also be purchased separately at a lower price, without the lighting effects included. The Chauvet LED models included will vary, depending on which Glow Skirts product or size is purchased. Glow Skirts is available in Box Truss Sleeve, Curtain Rod System, Mobile ProBooth, Table Jacket, Tripod Skirts, and Valance Rod System. Detailed info can be found at www.DJSkirts.com along with 30-second video clips displaying these products. Made in the USA, DJ Skirts has a reputation and history of making every effort to provide high quality, long-lasting products. It’s not uncommon to hear customers talk about using products they purchased nearly 10 years ago. It is important to note that all DJ Skirts fabrics are fire retardant, pass the NFPA 701 fire code test, and will be safe in any venue that may require this by law. http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=35 http://name.baymusicscene.com/press-release/article.php?id=35 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:53:45 PST