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The Weather Channel® (TWC), in partnership with singing legend Aaron Neville and The Salvation Army, announces the release of "Holiday Party," a holiday music compilation album. The CD features the single "Please Don't Forget" by Aaron Neville, and a portion of the proceeds from the single and the CD, both available by download from theweatherchannelmusic.com, will be donated to The Salvation Army's Annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign.

"We are very excited to expand The Weather Channel music collection with the release of our new holiday album, 'Holiday Party,'" said Robyn Coward, director of licensing and merchandising for The Weather Channel. "The timing of this campaign aligns perfectly with the holiday season and the recent launch of theweatherchannelmusic.com."

"Holiday Party" features a mix of upbeat and festive music. Along with classic holiday songs, the CD offers the all-new single "Please Don't Forget" by Grammy Award-winner Aaron Neville. A song about true joy and peace received from helping others, "Please Don't Forget" follows in the tradition of the "original" Salvation Army Christmas song "Silver Bells," which also is performed by a Salvation Army brass band on the CD. "Silver Bells," inspired by the iconic Salvation Army bell ringer, was originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1950.

Neville also lends his voice to the holiday classics "White Christmas" and "Go Tell It On The Mountain" from his album "Christmas Prayer." "Holiday Party" features other well known artists such as Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Amy Grant, The Salvation Army Ensemble, One Approved, Matt Belsante and Blessing. Classic holiday songs include "All I Want For Christmas," "Little Drummer Boy," the Charlie Brown Christmas Theme and others.

"One of the sounds I love about the holiday season is the 'ring ring' of Salvation Army bells at Red Kettles. It brings hope, happiness and awareness to so many around the U.S. It's such an honor to partner with The Salvation Army and The Weather Channel on this holiday collection and new song. 'Please Don't Forget' is just a reminder to reach out a hand to our brothers and sisters who may need a little extra help this holiday season and every season for generations to come," said Aaron Neville.

Aaron Neville will appear for the special premiere performance of "Please Don't Forget" Friday, Nov. 20 on Wake Up with Al, The Weather Channel morning show hosted by Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams. The Weather Channel, Aaron Neville and The Salvation Army also have joined forces to promote the single and the CD. TWC will support the effort from weather.com as well as on air. The single "Please Don't Forget" - available exclusively on the "Holiday Party" CD - and the full CD will both be available for purchase and download from theweatherchannelmusic.com. "Holiday Party" will be distributed to the retail market via EMICMG Distribution, a subsidiary of EMI Music. The CD will be available at major retailers such as Wal-Mart.

"The Salvation Army has a strong musical tradition so this partnership is a natural fit," said Major George Hood, national community relations and development secretary for The Salvation Army. "This is an excellent way for people to help their neighbors in need by supporting the Red Kettle Campaign while enjoying some great music in the process."

The release of "Holiday Party" follows past CD release successes from The Weather Channel. In December 2007, TWC's debut album "The Weather Channel Presents...Smooth Jazz" hit number one on Billboard's current contemporary jazz charts and became a top-20 seller on Amazon.com. In spring 2008, a second "Smooth Jazz II" compilation was on Amazon.com's Top-40 list for several weeks. Both CDs are available at www.weather.com/store, Best Buy and Amazon.com.

About The Weather Channel Companies
The Weather Channel Companies (TWCC) is made up of The Weather Channel Network (TWCN), The Weather Channel Interactive (TWCi), and Weather Services International (WSI). The Weather Channel® is based in Atlanta and is seen in more than 99 million U.S. households. TWCN also operates Weatherscan, a 24-hour all-local weather network; The Weather Channel Radio Network; and The Weather Channel HD. TWCi, which includes the weather.com® site, The Weather Channel Desktop and The Weather Channel Mobile, reaches more than 40 million unique users online each month and is the most popular source of online weather, news and information according to Nielsen//NetRatings. WSI, headquartered in Andover, MA, primarily provides business-to-business weather services, particularly for the media, aviation, marine and energy sectors. TWCC is owned by a consortium made up of NBC Universal and the private equity firms The Blackstone Group and Bain Capital. For more information, visit www.weather.com/press.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 129 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/.

About Aaron Neville
Aaron was the first Neville to burn his way up the national charts when "Tell It Like It Is" hit number one in 1966. The Neville Brothers, with Aaron as one of the lead vocalists, went on to record a series of memorable albums, including Yellow Moon (for which Aaron wrote the title track). Aaron's solo career hit another high in the Nineties when Linda Rondstadt and George Massenburg produced Warm Your Heart. He won two Grammies for his duets with Linda Ronstadt on "Don't Know Much" and "All My Life," both Top Ten hits. In 1994, he won Best Country and Western Vocal Collaboration with Trisha Yearwood for "I Fall to Pieces." In this same period, he also won Best Male Singer two years running in the Rolling Stone critics' poll. After five decades of consistent hit-making, Aaron Neville has, in the words of one Rolling Stone writer, "reached a highpoint in a career marked by artistic superlatives. Bring It On Home - The Soul Classics is an album for the ages and Neville's most remarkable work to date." Aaron continues to record new music and tour internationally with both The Neville Brothers and with his Quintet featuring Charles Neville. For more information, go to http://www.aaronneville.com/.

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In their heyday in the 1950's and '60s, the Rat Pack was a tour de force, eclipsing others simply due to the stature of its members, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.

"The Rat Pack Now", led by veteran Dean Martin tribute artist, Art Poco, brings the Rat Pack legend into the 21st century with the marketing muscle of the Internet, and their showstopping multimedia website at http://www.RatPackTributeShowNow.com. The site features videos, articles, photos, even a download-able electronic press kit.

But it's the heart and soul of the characters that give this show it's mass appeal to audiences of all ages. Those who did not grow up with these music and cultural icons, are won over by the recreation of their infamous Vegas stage show, where they would joke, drink, hang out and best of all, perform their signature songs.

"We are tribute artists. That's what we do. The craft of the tribute artist entails the look, the sound, the movement and the attitude. With a tribute artist, when supreme excellence is attained, you're capturing the soul of your subject," says Poco.

While the group may be missed, fans and newcomers who want to hear their wonderful singing voices once more, listen to the funny lines the Rat Pack once delivered, and experience the sophisticated entertainment, may still do so with the finest of Rat Pack tribute shows, 'The Rat Pack Now.'

For more information, availability and bookings, contact Art Poco at (954) 441-2629; or visit http://www.RatPackTributeShowNow.com

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Live Music is brought to you by the team behind the Academy Award winning animated short, 'The Chubb Chubbs' (2002) and the Executive Producer of this year's animated hit Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. It started with the creation of a virtual studio on Facebook and an open invitation to artists around the world to collaborate in the making of an animated short film. Over 58,000 fans worldwide joined the community with 51 finalist animators from 17 countries credited in the film.

'Myxer is thrilled to be part of the ground-breaking collaboration, Live Music, as it ties in with so many of our passions---music, innovation and content contributions from tens of thousands of individuals,' said Myk Willis, CEO of Myxer. 'The mobile entertainment industry continues to evolve at such a rapid pace; we're excited to part of this first-ever simultaneous release in theaters and on mobile.'

'When we were looking for a mobile partner we were looking for great technology, a large consumer audience and a passionate team to support us and Myxer has been the perfect partner,' said Yair Landau, founder of Mass Animation, director of Live Music and former Sony Pictures' Vice Chairman. 'We're very excited about offering our Live Music fans the ability to purchase the movie for their mobile phones on the same day we are releasing the movie nationwide in theaters. Our fans can enjoy some free mobile content from the movie starting today.'

To receive free wallpaper text 'livemusic2' to 69937. To view the movie trailer, audiences may also visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_2NcijwPWE

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About Mass Animation
Founded in August 2008 by former Sony Pictures Vice Chairman Yair Landau, Mass Animation began with the creation of a virtual studio on Facebook and an open invitation to artists around the world to collaborate in the making of entertainment content thru an innovative new Facebook application. With over 58,000 participants from 101 countries, the company's first project, Live Music, attracted artists from Kazakhstan to Colombia to collaborate in this completely unique production. When artists arrived at Mass Animation's virtual studio, they were given the the essential tools and animation software necessary to participate, including individual storyboards and 3D models bundled for download along with guidelines on animation and the Autodesk Maya software necessary to actually animate. Through the social networking features of the application, animated shots could then be viewed, voted on and shared with friends. With animators from 17 different countries, Live Music is truly the first ever-global animation collaboration brought to life by a group of people on the internet. Mass Animation is currently developing the next generation of stories and applications for worldwide collaborative creativity. To learn more, go to www.massanimation.com.

About Myxer
Myxer is the largest and fastest growing site for mobile entertainment and personalization — with 27 million users, more than 65 million mobile downloads a month, and a catalog of over 2 million ringtones, wallpapers, videos and games. At www.myxer.com there are no hidden costs, no subscription fees and no surprises. For content providers, advertisers and consumers, Myxer's mobile platform enables radically simple and quick delivery of content, or customized Web to mobile ad campaigns, regardless of the service provider or mobile device being used. Named 2008 'Key Market Enabler in U.S. Mobile Advertising' from Frost & Sullivan as well as Best Music Service at the 2008 Mobile Entertainment Forum and Best Consumer Messaging Application at the Global Messaging Awards 2008, Myxer's unique solutions continue to capture global and national attention. To learn more and see some of the exciting applications, go to demo.myxer.com.

Myxer and the Myxer logo are trademarks of Myxer Inc.

Contact:

For Mass Animation
Yair Landau 310.459.0555
yair@massanimation.com

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The new work, the result of a Women Composer's Commissioning Competition held by Melodia Women's Choir, was written by Chris Lastovicka. The music is set to poems by Kay Ryan, the current U.S. Poet Laureate. Artistic Director Cynthia Powell will conduct.

''Notes Upon the Breeze' is fresh and inspired, full of subtlety and wit,' said Powell. The choir is now in its sixth season, according to Jennifer Clarke, executive director and founder, and is performing its third commissioned work by a woman composer.

The concert, filled with radiant music that reflects the meditative sentiments of autumn, also features "Songs of the Lights" by Latvian-born Canadian composer Imant Raminsh. Five songs from 'The Princess' by Gustav Holst will be performed by the choir, along with selections from Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater", which is recognized for its beauty and musical mastery.

The choir will be joined by the string performers of the Transfiguration Quintet and Taisiya Pushkar on the piano.

Melodia Women's Choir is comprised of 35 talented women singers who are selected through an auditioning process. The choir is described as having a "rich and ringing" sound, and has performed several sold-out concerts, including at Merkin Hall.

Chris Lastovicka's work has been performed at the Boston Early Music Festival, Merce Cunningham Studio, in Spoleto, Italy, by the New York City Opera at its VOX showcase of American Composers, and elsewhere.

The mission of Melodia Women's Choir is to create, explore and perform rarely heard women's choral music and to promote opportunities for women composers and musicians.

Jennifer Clarke, founder, is an arts consultant in New York who has worked with Symphony Space, Dancing in the Streets and the American Music Center. Melodia Conductor Cynthia Powell recently conducted choral scenes for Meredith Monk's Songs of Ascension at BAM. Melodia Women's Choir has been featured on WNBC, Women's Voices for Change and Women's eNews, and has been invited twice to perform at celebrations of Women's History Month of NYC.

Funding for Melodia's commissioning program is provided by the Sorel Charitable Organization and the Joyce Dutka Arts Foundation.

For more information see www.melodiawomenschoir.org.
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CONCERT DETAILS

Melodia Women's Choir
'Notes Upon the Breeze'
Saturday, November 14, 2009
8 pm
Saint Peter's Church, Citigroup Center
Lexington Avenue at East 54th Street, New York City
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Visit www.melodiawomenschoir.org or call 212-252-4134

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Cracker Barrel planned each detail of today's event in Mt. Juliet carefully to ensure that things went smoothly and that fans and guests had a good time shopping, eating and, of course, meeting Alan Jackson. 'Cracker Barrel has never hosted a store event to this scale before,' said Peter Keiser, Vice President of Marketing. 'So it was important to consider all possibilities to make sure that our guests had a great experience. When we heard in advance from some guests that they were planning to camp out overnight to be first in line, we knew we had a winning idea here. All the hard work paid off.'

The Alan Jackson collection includes 41 high quality items inspired by Jackson's hometown family philosophy and includes menswear, womenswear, gift items and the new CD, Songs of Love and Heartache, available only at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations. This CD includes two songs that have not previously been released, 'That's What I'd Be Like Without You,' and 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You,' as well as 10 other songs, including such hits as 'Here in the Real World,' 'Livin On Love,' and 'Remember When.'

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Washington, D.C. -- Whitney Houston. Bob Marley. Edith Piaf. Placido Domingo. Busta Rhymes. Joni Mitchell. Whether influencing a genre or providing the soundtrack that defined a generation, each of these artists has established a firm place in music history. NPR is asking audiences to help decide which voices rise to the top for "50 Great Voices" -- a year-long exploration of iconic, distinct and memorable vocalists in recorded history, set to launch on-air and online in January 2010.

Voting is now open at the "50 Great Voices" site (npr.org/greatvoices): a striking interactive lets visitors listen to more than 100 nominated artists, and select their five favorites. Polling begins today and will remain open through November 16.

With "50 Great Voices," NPR is hoping to discover and rediscover awe-inspiring vocalists from around the world and across time. Last month, listeners and visitors to NPR.org were asked to nominate artists; NPR and a panel of experts whittled down the nearly 8,000 submissions to about 100 singers -- a mix of familiar names (we see you, Elvis Presley and Biggie Smalls) and surprising discoveries (like singer Alim Qasimov from Azerbaijan).

Audience votes will influence the final 50 artists to be profiled in the series -- which will spotlight the lives and legacies of these voices through radio pieces on all of NPR's programs, and online at NPR Music. The music discovery web site will offer additional content for all of the featured artists, including archival material, live performances, interviews and news.

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Brahms's Second Symphony webcast through the Berliner Philharmoniker's Digital Concert Hall October 31

New York - Deutsche Bank will present a free webcast of the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle performing Brahms's Third and Fourth symphonies on Monday, November 9 at 8.00 p.m. EST on its website, www.db.com. The webcast celebrates the start of the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle's U.S. tour that begins at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday November 11, and the recent release of the Brahms symphonies on CD.

In addition to three concerts at Carnegie Hall November 11-13, the orchestra will perform in Boston (Nov. 15), Chicago (Nov. 16), Ann Arbor (Nov. 17), San Francisco (Nov. 20 & 21) and Los Angeles (Nov. 23 & 24). All concert programs feature Brahms symphonies with the third and fourth symphonies being performed in New York (Nov 13), Boston and Ann Arbor.

To register for the free webcast, visit www.db.com and click on the link to the webcast on the homepage. For more than 20 years now, Deutsche Bank has been the exclusive partner of the Berliner Philharmoniker. Deutsche Bank's generous support makes the orchestra's groundbreaking Digital Concert Hall project possible and has also enabled the orchestra to set up an innovative education project, Zukunft@BPhil.

Meanwhile, the Berliner Philharmoniker's 2009-10 Digital Concert Hall season continues on Saturday, October 31 when Sir Simon Rattle leads the orchestra in Brahms's Symphony No. 2 and Arnold Schoenberg's Chamber Symphony No. 1, two other works that will be performed on the orchestra's U.S. tour. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Berlin time (1:00 p.m EST/10:00 a.m PST) and will be webcast live at www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/dch Tickets are 9.90 euros, approx US$15.

Brahms's second symphony and the Schoenberg chamber symphony will be performed in New York (Nov 12), Chicago (Nov 16), San Francisco (Nov 21) and Los Angeles (Nov 24). Full program and tour details follow.

The Berlin concert program on Oct 31 also includes Hans Krása's Symphony for mezzo-soprano and small orchestra featuring soloist Eva Vogel. The concert is the ninth Berliner Philharmoniker concert to be webcast through the Digital Concert Hall this season. Over the season, 33 concerts will be webcast live from the Berlin Philharmonie and later become available on the site's video archive.

Launched in January 2009, the Digital Concert Hall employs state-of-the-art technology that sets new standards in online dissemination of audio-visual content. Five HDTV cameras record the concerts, operated by remote control from a studio in the Philharmonie. Flash H.264 encoding ensures an excellent high-definition image, and audio is provided in AAC format with a data transfer rate of up to 320 kbit/s, achieving quality similar to a CD.

Access to the Digital Concert Hall is available by a subscription to the complete season (149€, approx US$220), a 30-day subscription (39€, approx $58) or individual concert tickets (9.90€, approx $15). Individual works are also available starting from 3€ (approx $4.40). Students receive a 30% discount. All subscribers receive access to archived concerts from the Digital Concert Hall's first season in addition to the 2009-10 season. All tickets are available online at www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/dch with payment able to be made by credit card or through PayPal.

Berliner Philharmoniker & Sir Simon Rattle U.S. Tour November 11 to 24

Wed, Nov 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (arr. Schoenberg)
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1

Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
Evelyn Herlitzius, soprano
SCHOENBERG Chamber Symphony No. 1
SCHOENBERG Erwartung
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2

Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
SCHOENBERG Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
www.carnegiehall.org, 212.247.7800

Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
SCHOENBERG Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
www.celebrityseries.org, CelebrityCharge 617.482.6661

Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
WAGNER Prelude to Die Meistersinger
SCHOENBERG Chamber Symphony No. 1
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2
www.cso.org, 312.294.3000

Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, MI
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
SCHOENBERG Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
www.ums.org, 734.764.2538 or 800.221.1229

Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (arr. Schoenberg)
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1

Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
WAGNER Prelude to Die Meistersinger
SCHOENBERG Chamber Symphony No. 1
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2
www.sfsymphony.org, 415.864.6000

Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA
BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 (arr. Schoenberg)
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1

Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA
WAGNER Prelude to Die Meistersinger
SCHOENBERG Chamber Symphony No. 1
BRAHMS Symphony No. 2
www.laphil.com, 323.850.2000

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LEBANON, Tenn. – On Monday, November 2, between 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, country music megastar Alan Jackson will meet fans and sign autographs at the Mt. Juliet, TN location of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, the day his exclusive Alan Jackson Collection goes on sale nationwide. The collection includes 41 high quality items inspired by Jackson's hometown family philosophy and includes menswear, womenswear, gift items and a new CD, Songs of Love and Heartache, available only at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations.

The Mt. Juliet Cracker Barrel location is located at Ext 226 off of I-40. Starting at 6:00 AM, fans can line-up to get a numbered ticket for a place in the autograph line. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alan Jackson will meet as many fans as possible during the time period and will autograph merchandise that is purchased that morning from The Alan Jackson Collection. Cracker Barrel will continue to serve breakfast throughout the event, which will take place within the retail shop area. Guests will be able to park in the Providence Shopping Mall across the street from Cracker Barrel as shuttle bus service to the restaurant will be provided during this event.

'I grew up in the South, so Cracker Barrel has been a part of my family since I was a young man,' says Alan Jackson. 'I was really flattered when they came to me with the idea of working together to create a collection for their country store, and I've been very impressed with the variety and quality of the items that we have put together. I think my fans and their families will appreciate everything in the collection.'

At the centerpiece of The Alan Jackson Collection is the exclusive Alan Jackson Signature Rocker, a piece of fine quality furniture. Reflecting the earth tones that Alan favors, this solid hardwood rocker is made of Dutch Spruce logs harvested in Maine and hand-assembled in Tennessee. The Danish Walnut finish offers warmth to a room's décor. Alan's authentic signature is engraved in the headrest and each rocker is numbered as part of a limited edition of 1,700. Songs of Love and Heartache includes two previously unreleased songs, 'That's What I'd Be Like Without You,' and 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You,' as well as 10 other songs, including such hits as 'Here in the Real World,' 'Livin On Love,' and 'Remember When.'

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Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica Consumer Marketing Manager, stated: 'Microphones are being used by a whole new generation of karaoke fans, amateur video makers, musicians, gamers and many others. With our new ATR1205, we're offering these users a mic with style, personality and fun that delivers high-quality sound at an affordable price, and captures the look of pop, rock, and country stars who personalize their own microphones.'

The ATR1205's 'Tribal' wrap has a dramatic design evocative of a tribal tattoo. 'Boom' features a pattern of gray and black lines radiating from the center of the mic. The 'Jackson' wrap's splashes of color are evocative of abstract expressionist artwork, and 'Cutie' features a cheerful pattern of hearts intertwined with a floral pattern. The 'Boom,' 'Jackson,' and 'Cutie' wraps are also the same as the ones available in the critically acclaimed videogame Guitar Hero 5®, where players who get 'sponsored' in the game can upgrade to Audio-Technica mics.

The ATR1205 handheld dynamic microphone is engineered for vocal and instrument reproduction. It includes an on/off switch and features a cardioid (heart-shaped) response pattern that rejects background noise, for clear sound quality of the vocalist or instrument being miked. The ATR1205 has a 16.5-foot cable with a 3.5mm mini plug, and comes with a desk stand, mic stand clamp and 1/4-inch plug adapter. The ATR1205 carries a limited lifetime warranty.

The Audio-Technica ATR1205 will be available in October 2009 online or at Audio-Technica authorized retailers at a suggested retail price of $24.95.

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Boise, ID, Monday, October 26, 2009– Many people around the world have enthusiastically purchased hand drums only to find that they lack the skill to play them. Oftentimes the drums become household decorations or tabletops, or worse, a plant stand.

Failla Drums has been helping drummers for many years and has created innovative practice DVDs to cure the drumming blues. DRUMMIN' BUDDIES Video Practice Rhythm DVDs are not just another drumming instructional video. Instead, these DVDs create a virtual practice environment in the convenience of a home. Simply insert the DVD and begin playing along with a video rhythm sheet, that includes an animated time marker, multiple percussion parts, audio/visual aids, and a help facility, all designed to help drummers practice correctly. It's like having drums and buddies available anytime.

DRUMMIN' BUDDIES African Rhythms vol.1 and Latin Rhythms vol.1 are currently available at www.failladrums.com and www.amazon.com. Each DVD contains four traditional rhythms drummers can play along with to learn one or all parts and get a real feel for each rhythm. Each rhythm can also be used as a background loop for drummers to practice variations, fills, and solos which improves their ability to play well with real drumming buddies.

Failla Drums
1717 N. 13th St
Boise, ID 83702
www.failladrums.com

Contact: Luis Cubero, Product Mgr
(208) 585-1636

For more information go to www.failladrums.com.

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Los Angeles, CA – October 23, 2009 Jean Welles has a dream. She has dedicated her energy to helping Christians around the world draw closer to our God through helping to train up new worship leaders. Just in time for Christmas, She has released a new course which helps guitar players of all levels with their finger picking skills.

Welles, who graduated with a Masters Degree in Guitar Performance from USC, has been teaching guitar for over 30 years. In 2001, she made her technique available to a wider group and released the first Jean Welles Worship Guitar Class™ video.

'Our courses are now in around 1500 stores and 56 countries that I know of,' says Welles. Her series of DVDs and videos are designed to help individuals and families quickly learn how to play the guitar in the comfort of their own homes.

At the heart of all of her work, Welles says, is her commitment to Christ. In addition to teaching and coaching guitar players all over the world, she is a worship leader in the Los Angeles area, and her video series has been used by hundreds of churches to train new worship leaders. By combining popular Worship, excellent technique and step-by-step instruction, Welles has helped tens of thousands of people explore new ways of incorporating music into their worship.

The newest addition to the Jean Welles Worship Guitar Class™ series is a new book and DVD entitled 'Mastering Finger Picking.' This course includes all-new material and is designed to help worship guitar students of all levels improve their finger picking skills.

Welles explains, 'The new course is easy enough for a newer player to learn from, and will also be beneficial for people who have been playing the guitar for many years.'
The course centers around honing one's finger picking technique through exercises, and then progresses into song accompaniments and solos. Included are Christmas songs, classical pieces, Christian hymns and even a flamenco solo.

The book and DVD are available now.

A worship leader and guitar coach in the greater Los Angeles area, Jean Welles has been responsible for helping over 100,000 people learn to play the guitar for worship. In addition to the Jean Welles Worship Guitar Class™ series, Ms. Welles sponsors yearly worship songwriting contests for both children and adults. This year's contest will be held in November. More information is available at http://worshipguitarclass.com.

Contact:
Jean Welles
Jean Welles Worship Guitar
11664 National Blvd. #275
Los Angeles, CA 90064
1-800-391-5412
jean@worshipguitarclass.com
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LEBANON, Tenn. – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® will take an important step forward with its music merchandising program with the introduction of The Alan Jackson Collection, a 40+ piece assortment of lifestyle items created in conjunction with megastar Alan Jackson and available only at Cracker Barrel beginning November 2. The popular restaurant and retail concept has been growing its business as a non-traditional music retailer since 2003, and is setting a new standard by developing this extensive assortment of high quality merchandise to appeal to Cracker Barrel guests, many of whom are already Alan Jackson fans.

Photos of The Alan Jackson Collection

The Alan Jackson Collection features menswear and womenswear, food items, collectibles, an Alan Jackson Signature Rocker and other exclusive items (see full list below) including a CD. SONGS OF LOVE AND HEARTACHE includes two previously unreleased songs, 'That's What I'd Be Like Without You,' and 'Nothing Sure Looked Good On You,' as well as 10 other songs, including such hits as 'Here in the Real World,' 'Livin On Love,' and 'Remember When.'

The Alan Jackson Collection is the first time Cracker Barrel has developed a complete line of merchandise around a star. Jackson was completely involved in the creation of the collection. He personally reviewed and approved all 40+ items and advised Cracker Barrel on what he thought might appeal to his fans. The collection is truly a reflection of his personal lifestyle centered on country heritage and family connections. The country music singer and songwriter is well-known for his songs that tell of universal truths by recounting honest, individual stories that resonate for many people as if they were their own tales. That same attention to detail is apparent in every item in this collection.

'I grew up in the South, so Cracker Barrel has been a part of my family since I was a young man,' says Alan Jackson. 'I was really flattered when they came to me with the idea of working together to create a collection for their country store, and I've been very impressed with the variety and quality of the items that we have put together. I think my fans and their families will appreciate everything in the collection.'

At the centerpiece of The Alan Jackson Collection is the exclusive Alan Jackson Signature Rocker, a piece of fine quality furniture. Reflecting the earth tones that Alan favors, this solid hardwood rocker is made of Dutch Spruce logs harvested in Maine and hand-assembled in Tennessee. The Danish Walnut finish offers warmth to a room's décor. The Alan Jackson Signature Rocker has oversized posts for durability and is nailed and glued at the joints for extra strength. Alan's authentic signature is engraved in the headrest. Each rocker is numbered as part of a limited edition of 1,700.

The Alan Jackson Collection also includes many functional, stylish items such as mugs, candles and decorative throws to warm the different rooms in a home and for all the people in the family. The collection includes jewelry, shirts, and hats that have been crafted out of materials favored by Alan such as suede, leather, and cotton. All items have been designed to meet Alan's personal taste, and his requirement for high quality standards and good, old-fashioned comfort!

'Cracker Barrel has been focused for several years on providing our guests with great musical offerings that they can get only at our stores and this expansion into a complete, high quality, exclusive line of merchandise associated with Alan Jackson's lifestyle is a great next step,' says Peter Keiser, Cracker Barrel's Vice President of Marketing. 'The Alan Jackson Collection is a good way for Cracker Barrel to connect with our guests, and for our guests to connect with Alan.'

Since 2003, Cracker Barrel has featured a music program that offers exclusive CDs by some of country music's most popular artists. Earlier this year, Cracker Barrel added to the CD offerings when it worked with Dolly Parton to offer a Dolly-pink version of its signature rocking chair and an exclusive photo album that became one of Cracker Barrel's best-selling books ever. With the launch of The Alan Jackson Collection, Cracker Barrel takes music merchandising to a new level, one that will provide a great variety of quality products for guests to consider and enjoy.

Cracker Barrel's impressive exclusive music program features numerous projects, including the September release of an exclusive new version of The Foundation by the Zac Brown Band, which contained three previously unreleased live tracks. That followed August's George Jones release of A Collection Of My Best Recollection, May's release of Montgomery Gentry's For Our Heroes, which debuted at #5 on Billboard magazine's Top Country Album Chart, and March's release of Dolly Parton's Collectors' Edition of Backwoods Barbie, which debuted at #9 on that chart. The series also includes a number of exclusive releases in 2008 - November's release of Bill Gaither's Homecoming Hymns, the August release of Kenny Rogers: 50 Years, the July release of Ricky Skaggs' The High Notes and the April release of Aaron Tippin's He Believed. Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has also released exclusive CDs featuring, among others, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels.

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In Looking for Love, Cusella shares the incredible and sometimes shocking story of a woman who survived sexual abuse, depression, and gambling. She endured what she refers to as a kind of trial by fire, experiencing love, fame, money, and success, only to discover that none of it could fill the emptiness inside her.

Today the author is a faith-filled evangelist with a passion for giving. But Cusella's life wasn't always this way.

After achieving the wealth she'd craved, Cusella discovered that life had become hollow and meaningless, her identity stripped away by the shallow, superficial trappings of the fame she'd achieved so young. From the bright lights of the stage as a much sought after Stevie Nicks look-a-like and popular feature performer in nightclubs, Cusella finally hit rock bottom—and suffered the pain and hopelessness that follow when everything is taken away.

'I'm a survivor,' says Cusella. 'Though many times I felt totally defeated, even suicidal, someone kept me going. Eventually I discovered who that someone was, turned my life around, and was reborn.'

After losing everything she'd worked for—including her will to live—Cusella's spirit was nearly broken; her life almost came to a tragic end. But, she says, God saved her life.

'I was ready to take my own life,' says Cusella. 'But then I had a vision, and heard a voice. It was the voice of God; I felt His presence all around me as He encouraged me to go on living.'

Today Cusella is a multi-faceted, faith-filled woman—a gifted author, talented musician, and anointed speaker—who has committed her life to helping others discover God's redeeming love.

Looking for Love is the story of a troubled early life, and the desperate search for love in all the wrong places. Tested over and over again by excruciating challenges, it was finally through God's grace that one courageous woman began to live the life she was meant to live.

Cusella has committed her life to helping others discover the love they have always sought, but never had the courage to find. Now a humble servant of God, she is a role model for others who've become lost along the way.

About Cheryl Cusella

Today Cheryl Cusella lives in California, and has completed three years at Moody Bible College where she is studying towards her bachelor's degree in biblical counseling. She is an anointed evangelist, gifted author, passionate speaker, and talented singer. Forever Changed is the title of her soon to be released CD. Cusella believes she has been entrusted with a unique gift to share God's love with audiences throughout the nation. For more information about Cheryl Cusella visit online at www.cherylcusella.com.

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Kate Voegele, recording artist of new hit song "99 Times", is asking teens to write their own special songs that send a message about the importance of safe driving behavior. Vehicle crashes remain the No. 1 killer of teens in America, with teens accounting for three times as many fatal accidents as other drivers.

The nationwide "Belt it Out" promotion begins Oct. 23rd at www.DrivingSkillsforLife.com where soloists or small bands can send songs that incorporate Ford Driving Skills for Life (FDSFL) – the company's nationwide, award-winning teen safe-driving program.

In spring 2010, the public and Voegele will select the teen with the most creative and effective song submission for a top prize of savings bonds up to $5,000.

"Music is such a great outlet and this gives teens a chance to create their own music about something important in their lives," Voegele said. "I am doing this to encourage people my age to stay focused on their future and to understand the importance of their own driving behaviors. They need to learn to avoid driving distractions such as hand-held texting. Maybe music can help them remember that."

Reducing driving distractions
The kickoff for the new promotion comes during National Teen Safe Driving Week Oct. 18-24. It also launches in a time of heightened awareness of the danger of driver distractions such as hand held texting and manual cell phone dialing. Research shows teens are much more willing to take risks while driving, such as manually dialing on a mobile phone in situations that demand greater attention to the road.

"Teens listen to their friends and music more than anything else, which is why we are combining the two so our youngsters can help stop their friends from hand-held texting while driving," said Jim Graham, community relations manager of Ford Motor Company Fund.

The promotion is part of the Ford Motor Company Fund's Ford Driving Skills for Life (FDSFL) program developed in 2003 in partnership with the Governors Highway Safety Association. The FDSFL program has long encouraged high school students to create safe driving promotions targeting peers, primarily through public service announcements and school campaigns. A complimentary online educational website at www.DrivingSkillsForLife.com draws hundreds of thousands of additional teens, parents and educators annually.

FDSFL also conducts a series of nationwide events focused on advanced, hands-on training by some of the nation's top professional instructors.

The program is centered on Ford research that identified the lack of key skills – speed management, space management, vehicle handling and hazard recognition – that lead to 60 percent of vehicle crashes for newly licensed drivers, ages 16 to 19 years old. Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in America, claiming nearly 5,000 lives each year.

"Every week is teen safety week at Ford – our nationwide Ford Driving Skills for Life program teaches kids of the dangers of driving distractions, and new technologies such as MyKey and SYNC can help parents encourage their teens to drive safer," said Graham.

Research on driving solutions
Ford recently became the first automaker to announce support for national legislation banning hand held texting while driving. According to a NHTSA-sponsored 100-car study conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, driver inattention that involves looking away from the road for more than a few seconds may be a factor in nearly 80 percent of accidents.

"A growing number of drivers are using handheld wireless communications and music-playing devices while driving," said Dr. Louis Tijerina, Ford senior technical specialist. "Research clearly shows that manual operation of those devices that takes the driver's eyes from the road for an extended period of time creates the kind of distraction that causes accidents."

Ford developed the Virtual Test Track Experiment (VIRTTEX), a state-of-the-art simulator that monitors and analyzes a variety of driving behaviors. Since VIRTTEX opened in 2001, Ford has completed a number of driver distraction studies that have contributed to the development of Ford's Driving Skills for Life teen driving education program, the MyKey™ programmable teen-safety feature and SYNC® hands-free communication technology.

For More Information:
Ford's Statement on Driver Distraction Legislation
Reducing Driving Distraction Fact Sheet

About Ford Motor Company Fund Driving Skills for Life
The Ford Motor Company Fund's Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program teaches newly licensed teens the necessary skills for safe driving beyond what they learn in standard driver education programs. Visit the website at www.drivingskillsforlife.com.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

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'These black on black color versions of the CDJ-400 and DJM-400 look very stylish and appealing, creating a special collector's edition for a select few,' said Matt Dever, vice president of Pioneer's Professional Sound and Visual Division. 'Both models are badged 'Limited' to exemplify their uniqueness from the original versions.'

In addition to the overall black color of both units, Pioneer added a distinctive touch to the new appearance of the CDJ-400-K digital turntable and DJM-400-K digital mixer by changing the original red illumination to a cool blue, completing the limited edition's theme.

Keeping True to the Originals
Both models maintain the same professional internals of the original versions. The CDJ-400-K offers excellent performance and features, with USB integration and MP3 playback, MIDI support, scratching capability, scratch jog effect and a variety of looping functions. The DJM-400-K offers DJ's considerable performance capabilities, achieving high quality sound reproduction with 96Khz/24-bit sampling, a variety of beat effects that can be easily synchronized, and audio adjustability for each of its channels through the use of a 3-band equalizer.

Both models will be available exclusively from Pioneer at www.shoppioneer.com beginning in December 2009.

The CDJ-400-K has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $910.00.
The DJM-400-K has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $805.00.

Pioneer offers a complete line of professional DJ Equipment through its Professional Sound & Visual Division. Its DJM series of mixers has become an industry standard at clubs, studios, mobile rigs and homes around the world, known for its high quality sound and reliability. For more information, visit www.pioneerdj.com.

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Marlowe got his start in kids' music as the leading songwriter for The Learning Company (Reader Rabbit, Dora the Explorer, Where in the World is Carmen Santiago?). He'd released three award-winning CDs on his own Brainy Tunes label before he had a revelation. 'I was playing a charity concert last October and tried out a song I'd just written for Halloween called 'Haunting School'. The kids insisted I play it three times in succession. Then I pulled out a song called 'Ghost Story', which I'd written for my first punk band twenty years earlier. They went nuts!'

Marlowe soon went to work on The Chills, an imaginary ensemble of monsters he describes as 'an undead version of The Village People.' The new CD got a boost when it drew praise from horror icon Lemony Snicket himself: "If you want to frighten yourself and everyone nearby into fits of desperate, anguished laughter, listen to this music. Of course, I do not understand why you would want to do such a thing.' Readers can hear The Chills and decide for themselves at www.brainytunes.com.

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Baeble editor David Pitz said this about the concert: 'Filmed at the Market Hotel, the broken, busted, and booze drenched domicile provided the perfect sort of setting for a dirty, Friday night of slap happy thrills in Bushwick Brooklyn. Here, crusty old sheets flank the makeshift stage, towers of amps threaten to topple all those below, unintentional peaking eye holes dot the walls, and I swear there lay death traps in the worn wood flooring. One heavy set move and a lightning fast plummet to the depths below seems like a distinct possibility. We're thrilled to bring you Wavves' entire set in all its screaming guitar and machine gun drum glory.'

About Baeble Music

Baeble Music is an online destination for free live music. Founded in 2006, Baeble lays claim to an ever growing library of full-length concerts from today's hottest artists, enabling those from outside the largest markets to share in a unique live music experience of their favorite emerging bands. We bring to our loyal audience artists that we think are hot and emerging and then stream their full-length concerts for free. We offer free single song downloads from each concert on our Baeble Podcast on every concert page. As well, we offer users the option to purchase full concert DVDs and high quality downloads directly from our site, or through our retail partners, Amazon and The Orchard.

Want to go to the front row of your favorite shows? Watch as many free live concerts as you want and then view pictures from the show in our professionally shot photo albums. Deepen your experience through our expert insight into the Indie music scene including blog posts, feature articles, interviews and album and concert reviews.

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New York, NY, October 20, 2009—Following its launch last month, New York-based Scratch DJ Academy's Cimio—the remarkable and simple software program that enables anyone to create mixes from their own music library in three easy steps—has begun to recruit playlists from noted Scratch DJ Academy DJ's around the country. The first playlist comes from NY-based Dirty Digits, whose playlist is guaranteed to inspire and entertain:

Hold On by Holy Ghost!
Keep On Searching by Kraak & Smaak
Dare(Junior Sanchez Remix) by Gorillaz
Terrapin by The Quantic Soul Orchestra
Remind Me by Royksopp
Cross The Dancefloor(Chromeo Remix) by Treasure Fingers
Love Generation by Bob Sinclar
Live It (Klaas Remix) by Fentura
Great DJ (Calvin Harris Remix) by The Ting Tings
Think I'm In Love by Beck

'Scratch DJ Academy's DJ's are showing music fans how it's done by creating playlists ideal for mixing with Cimio,' explains Scratch DJ Academy co-founder and CEO Rob Principe. 'Cimio is pretty easy to use. Inspiration for great music mixes comes harder. This is a fun way to help users with the musical selection, and seeing how well these songs go together will develop their skills. Think of it as a DJ-inspired mixtape.' More Scratch DJ Academy DJ's around the country will be contributing playlists in the coming weeks for fans and users.

Cimio's free 10-day trial version and the full application are both available for download at www.ArtistDirect.com and www.CimioSoftware.com.

With Cimio, users import songs from their personal music library into the application. During the import process, Cimio analyzes each track to determine its beats per minute (BPM) and unique song structure. Then, Cimio helps users create an ideal playlist order by using BPM's as well as professional DJ tips from Scratch DJ Academy's curriculum. Finally, users press the mix button and Cimio mixes the tracks in the playlist automatically.

Cimio is designed for music fans that want to mix their music like a DJ but do not have the time or money to invest in professional DJ software. Cimio helps users transform their playlists into seamless DJ mixes for their friends, house parties, workouts, commutes, road trips, and more. The application also features tips from Scratch DJ Academy's leading curriculum—written by real professional DJs. Scratch DJ Academy offers Cimio as an introduction to the DJ art form and encourages users to attend its Academies in New York, Miami, or Los Angeles for courses with real professional DJs.

Since coming on the scene last month, Cimio has launched partnerships with ArtistDirect for discounts and free music, and Here and There and Hype Machine for promotion. Invited guests and media in New York City this week for CMJ can also catch Cimio with Hype Machine on Wednesday October 21 from 3-6pm at the Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette Street in Tribeca/Chinatown.

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ABOUT SCRATCH DJ ACADEMY:
Founded by Principe and the late Jam Master Jay of RUN DMC in 2002, Scratch DJ Academy (www.Scratch.com) has grown to become the world leader in DJ and music production education. Scratch's past and current faculty includes some of the most renowned and respected DJ's in the world including Grandwizzard Theodore (inventor of the Scratch), DJ Evil Dee (producer for Eminem, Talib Kwali, and Busta Rhymes), DJ Beverly Bond, DJ Craze, Jazzy Joyce, Cosmo Baker and many more. Today, Scratch teaches more than 100,000 people annually through its Academies in New York, Miami and LA and through its nationwide events.

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