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Simon McBride To Be Special Guest of Joe Satriani On UK Tour
Joe Satriani has been a worldwide guitar hero since his 1987 breakthrough album, Surfing With The Alien. Over 10-million albums and CD’s later, in addition to 14 Grammy nominations and numerous accolades, Joe continues to push the envelope of modern rock guitar playing.
Although he originally started his career by teaching some of the top rock guitar players of the '80s and '90s like Metallica’s Kirk Hammet and virtuoso Steve Vai, Joe Satriani is universally hailed as one of the most technically accomplished and respected guitar players in the history of rock music. Both Joe and Simon cite Jimi Hendrix as a major influence.
Casting Crowns wins GMA Dove Award - Artist of the Year
PRS would like to congratulate platinum-selling Casting Crowns for taking home the GMA Dove Award for Artist of the Year. Casting Crowns, an Atlanta-based band of youth workers continues to be one of the nation’s top-selling artists across all genres, with its recent album Until the Whole World Hears debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Guitarists Hector Cervantes and Juan Devevo have been long supporters of PRS, and it is a pleasure to see them recognized for their accomplishments. Congrats!!
Pre-order Emil Werstler's new project "Levi/Werstler" due out 4.20.10 via Magna Carta Records
Check out Emil's blistering guitar antics featured on Levi/Werstler's Avalanche of Worms: An instrumental guitar record featuring a 41 minute non-stop composition of guitar insanity.
Carlos Santana and Andre Agassi Team Up For Education
Music legend and Hard Rock Hotel resident headliner Carlos Santana launched his partnership with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education today by joining the tennis superstar and our hometown hero for a tour of the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. Carlos is encouraging donations through text messaging during his performances of Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits at The Joint this month.
Chevelle Touring In Support of Their New Album Sci-Fi Crimes
The Chicago-based band released their highly-anticipated 5th studio album Sci-Fi Crimes on August 31st. The album debuted at #6 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart marking the highest chart debut in the band’s history. The first single off of the album, “Jars”, has continued the bands incredible 10-year streak of dominating modern rock radio. The song marks Chevelle’s 10th hit to attain Top 20 radio status where it shot to the #2 spot on the Active Rock Chart. The radio success for “Jars” was amplified by its extensive video exposure on Fuse, MTV2 and MTVu. With over 3 million albums sold in the US and over 900 shows played- Chevelle has proven that they are the face of modern rock today.
Orianthi On Jimmy Kimmel Live, January 19th and the Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 21st!
Orianthi isn’t about to slow down any time soon. With her album ranked number one on Billboard’s New Artist chart this week, she will be performing her hit single “According to You” on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, January 19th, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, January 21st.
The 19th also marks the premiere of Orianthi’s new music video for “Highly Strung,” a blistering guitar duet between she and legendary guitarist Steve Vai, a long-time friend and mentor to the 24-year-old Australian. In the video, premiering exclusively on AOL, the two phenoms will face each other in a guitar show-down of epic proportions.
Orianthi’s Album Debut “Believe” Available Now
Orianthi is also Featured in Michael Jackson’s documentary “This Is It” in theatres October 28
Carlos Santana’s protégé Orianthi appeared live performing with a PRS Custom 24 on Good Morning America at Tuesday, October 27 and on MTV later that afternoon in support of her new album release “Believe.” Work on the her debut album began prior to being invited to perform on the Michael Jackson tour, and is now finally complete.
Carlos Santana Performs on Lopez Tonight (Video)
Carlos Santana performed "The World Is Rated X" on Lopez Tonight on November 11, 2009.
Creed’s New Album “Full Circle” is available now!
Check out Creed’s official Youtube Video Channel - http://www.youtube.com/CreedVideo to see Mark Tremonti playing his signature PRS model
Still Available: Mark Tremonti: The Sound & The Story DVD – for more information, click here
Toby Keith with Rich Eckhardt Will Play To More Than A Million People In The US On "America's Toughest Tour" Followed By His First European Tour
Toby Keith took America by storm with the No. 1 debut of his new CD, “American Ride,” on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and two weeks consecutive on Billboard's and Country Aircheck/Mediabase's single charts with the title track. And now comes news that he’s taking Europe by storm as well. Keith's first-ever European tour, set to kick off next month, is selling out all over including The Hammersmith in London.
Platinum-Selling Rock Megaforce BREAKING BENJAMIN Have Just Released Their 4th Album “Dear Agony” and Are Gearing Up For a Nationwide Tour
If you want to get inside Ben Burnley’s head, just look at the Dear Agony album cover-- it’s an actual scan of the singer’s brain. The lyrics to the first single, “I Will Not Bow,” provide further insight: “Now’s your chance to run for cover / I don’t want to change the world / I just want to leave it colder.” Then there’s the musicality—trademark Breaking Benjamin, full of uber-catchy choruses, dexterous drumming, intricate, powerful riffs and a darkly compelling vibe. It’s a sound that gave the band the #1 rock hits “So Cold” and “Sooner or Later” off 2004’s platinum We Are Not Alone,” and “Breath” and “Diary of Jane” off 2006’s recently certified platinum Phobia. On Dear Agony, produced again by David Bendeth (Paramore, Killswitch Engage), Breaking Benjamin upped the ante, as Burnley notes: “We’ve been together 8 years, which is like 20 years these days. We’ve honed our sound and focus. Being on the road, you become a better musician, and the more music you listen to and the more experiences and people you’re exposed to, the more complicated you become, the more complicated your music can become.”
Standing Ovation For Davy Knowles At Gaiety Gig
www.iomtoday.co.im has posted a review of Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam at the Gaiety Theatre.
Alex Grossi In New DVD
Check out Alex Grossi and his PRS Custom 24 featured in the new instructional DVD from legendary GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler.
Available from Cherry Lane Music, In stores now!
New Toby Keith Album - October 6th
From Rich Eckhardt:
"Toby Keith is releasing his 20th career CD called American Ride on October 6th. After only a few short weeks the single by the same name is currently at number 2 on the Billboard Country Chart making it the fastest climbing single in Toby’s career. To support the new album we will be performing on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brian on October 7th and Jimmy Kimmel on October 14th. We are also taping The Bonnie Hunt Show and The Late, Late Show on the 7th and 8th. Keep an eye on your local listings for air dates of those programs. See you on the TV box."
- Rich Eckhardt
New Like A Storm Album and Guitar Giveaway
As Like A Storm prepare for their September 29th digital debut album release, 'The End Of The Beginning' (Prospect Park Label), the band is celebrating by rolling out a signed PRS guitar giveaway for music fans around the world valued at $1000. In support of their digital debut release, 'The End Of The Beginning', the band has launched a video for their single “Chemical Infatuation,” which was directed by David Yarovesky (Gwen Stefani, 50 Cent) and they are currently touring the U.S. in support of Creed.
Like A Storm PRS Guitar Giveaway: http://contests.luthiersociety.com/unsponsored/prs-guitar-giveaway
Meet Orianthi
The South Australian-born musician, who is known professionally as Orianthi, has been on board with PRS Guitars since 2004. Performing at the 2005 NAMM show in Los Angeles led to her music being shown to industry people and in turn a meeting with Geffen Records president/producer Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls) and signing with the label in late 2006 when she relocated to Los Angeles to take the next steps along her career path. She has spent the last 2 1/2 years writing songs with a host of top-name composers from the US and Australia and laying down tracks for inclusion on her first US release. Howard Benson (All American Rejects, Daughtry, My Chemical Romance) is producing her debut album. She has been to Nashville to song-write, she met and jammed with Prince, played the Eric Clapton Crossroads Festival, played a 6 night support with Steve Vai in California and performed with country music sensation Carrie Underwood, at the American Grammy Awards.
Spinal Tap at Glastonbury Festival
Spinal Tap marked their 25th anniversary in style with a trip to Somerset to play on the mainstage at the Glastonbury Festival. Guitarist, David St. Hubbins rocks out on his SC245.
New 311 Album Out - Summer Tour Rolling!
311's new album "Uplifter" was just released on June 2, 2009 and has debuted #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart; the top charting position for the band in its 19 year history. "Uplifter", produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, etc) is 311's first album in nearly 4 years, and first with producer Bob Rock. The first radio single "Hey You" has reached #3 on the Alternative Rock chart. The second single "It's Alright" was released to radio on June 15.
New Howard Leese Album - July 3rd
Howard Leese is releasing his new album "Secret Weapon" on July 3rd, 2009. Read ClassicRockRevisited.com's review after the jump.
PRS Guitars On Tour With Creed
Creed has announced all four of the original band members are back together for a summer tour and new album. Since their formation, Creed has sold close to thirty–five million albums and millions of concert tickets. On reuniting, guitarist Mark Tremonti stated, "We’re all very excited to reconnect with our fans and each other after six long years." The band also teamed with I Love All Access to provide a variety of VIP ticket packages for the tour, including premium seats, meet and greets, photo ops, parties and more. For more information visit www.ILoveAllAccess.com
Ricky Skaggs featured in Premier Guitar
Check out Ricky's interview with Premier Guitar and read what he has to say about PRS acoustics.
Legendary Guitarist Carlos Santana Launches First Rock Residency Show In Las Vegas At The Joint At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Signing on as the first rock and roll resident artist in Las Vegas, Carlos Santana brings his legendary talent to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino through a multi-year deal with AEG Live. Through 2010, The Joint will be the only place west of the Mississippi where fans can see Santana perform. Titled to pay homage to his most successful body of work to date, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits debuted on Wednesday May 27 and features the artist’s signature fusion sound in a show designed exclusively for the new venue.
PRS On American Idol
Season 8 of Fox’s American Idol has come to an end but we wanted to take a moment to reflect on a few PRS season highlights.
Staind, Shinedown, Chevelle and Halestorm Tour!
Hard rock mavens Staind, Shinedown, Chevelle and Halestorm will be teaming up this summer for the “Stimulate This!” tour, a four-band bill designed to offer fans maximum value at a minimal price.
PRS Guitars Mourns The Loss of Stephen Bruton
PRS Guitars mourns the loss of a dear friend and endorser, STEPHEN BRUTON - a guitarist and songwriter who had played with Kris Kristofferson for nearly 40 years and whose songs had been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett and others, died Saturday. He was 60. Bruton died of complications of throat cancer in Los Angeles. Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen’s family during this difficult time.