Michael Davis & Associates Announce Blue Ridge Artist Agency

Michael Davis & Associates Announce Their New Bluegrass Booking Division, Blue Ridge Artist Agency

Waynesville, NC (May 2, 2013) – Michael Davis, founder and president of Michael Davis & Associates, an umbrella company representing several outstanding Christian music booking agencies, is pleased to announce the addition of a Bluegrass divison, Blue Ridge Artist Agency.

Blue Ridge Artist Agency is home to many of today's TOP Bluegrass acts, some of which include, Southern Raised, Tim Surrett, Mountain Faith, and the Snyder Family Band.

Michael Davis, Owner and President of Michael Davis and Associates and founder of the Blue Ridge Artist Agency shares, “Bluegrass Music reflects a worldwide mix of music styles; from jazz, to contemporary country, to rock & roll, to “newgrass,” to Southern Gospel or any form of old time music. Bluegrass speaks to the souls of people everywhere. I am excited to offer energetic, talented musicians and vocalists to the world through the Blue Ridge Artist Agency. The music of our artists is presented with professionalism that stirs the heart of the listener. Each artist has their own unique blend of vocalists and instrumentalists who will electrify your crowd with their exceptional presentation. I am so grateful to finally be launching this arm of our company because the world needs to hear these artists!”

“Michael’s personal devotion and commitment to Jesus Christ made the decision to entrust him with our ministry an easy one," expressed Rick Reith, a member of the successsful Bluegrass band Southern Raised. He continued, "by virtue of his dedication and desire to spread the Gospel through music, Southern Raised is excited to walk through the doors God will open with Michael Davis the Blue Ridge Artist Agency."

To learn more about all of the outstanding Bluegrass artists associated with Blue Ridge Artist Agency, visit www.blueridgeartistagency.com.



About Michael Davis and Associates-

Michael Davis and Associates is proud to represent a family of stellar talent agencies including-

* Dominion Agency
* Mountain Top Talent
* Blue Ridge Artist Agency

To learn more about all of the artists who call the Dominion Agency. Mountain Top Talent, and Blue Ridge Artist Agency home, visit the following websites:

Dominion Agency- www.dominionagency.com
Mountain Top Talent- www.mountaintoptalent.com
Blue Ridge Artist Agency- www.blueridgeartistagency.com

To schedule any of the wonderful artists with any of the three Michael Davis And Associates agencies, call 828-454-5900 or email scheduling@thedominionagency.com

Naomi Sego Announces Return!

After many battles with her health over the last two years LIVING LEGEND NAOMI SEGO ANNOUNCES "I'M READY TO SING!"

Naomi & the Segos have announced that they are now accepting select dates for the summer and fall months of 2013. Over the last two years Naomi has battled with sickness that forced her to have to decline many concert appearances. After having to cancel their scheduled appearance at the National Quartet Convention last year, Naomi & the Segos were forced to rest for a while.

However the group announced today that Naomi is well and they are excited and ready to do select concerts throughout the remainder of the year! If you are a pastor or a promoter that loves Southern Gospel Music you DON'T want to miss out on this life changing opportunity!

E-mail or call to schedule your concert with Southern Gospel's Living Legend (going on 55 years of full time ministry!)
Naomi & The Segos
1.859.398.5994
info@candcmusicgroup.com

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound: News and Tour Schedule!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ERNIE!!!
(click here to view a very special announcement)




Hello Team,

Just wanted you to know that Devin's first solo record is a smash! The project entitled "Love Is A Verb" is releasing May 21st.

In the meantime, be the first to listen to Devin's clips of "Love Is A Verb" HERE

This is going to be another special project brought to you by StowTown Records.

Enjoy,

Ernie

We've got a great series of concerts coming up through May and June ... we'd love to see you at one of these dates!

Make plans now to come and bring a friend and get your tickets today!!

MAY 2, 2013
Milwaukee, WI
Italian Conference Center

MAY 3, 2013
Edwards (Peoria), IL
Bethany Baptist Church

MAY 4, 2013
Bourbonnais, IL
River Valley Christian Fellowship

MAY 9, 2013
Cedar Falls, IA
Riverview Conference Center

MAY 10, 2013
Sioux Falls, SD
O'Gorman High School (Tom & Penny Lorang Theatre)

MAY 11, 2013
Oak Grove (Kansas City), MO
New Life Assembly

MAY 16, 2013
Des Moines, IA
First Federated Church (Franklin Auditorium)

MAY 17, 2013
Westminster, CO
Life Fellowship

MAY 19, 2013
Mustang, OK
The Bridge AG
*NO TICKET REQUIRED*

JUN 21, 2013
Hattiesburg, MS
Heritage United Methodist Church
(601) 261-3354

JUN 22, 2013
Memphis, TN
Memphis Cook Convention Centre

JUN 28, 2013
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mosaiek Teatro

JUN 29, 2013
Cape Town, South Africa
Lighthouse Christian Centre
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P.O. Box 2288
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http://www.erniehaase.com/

Jeff Brown and Still Lonesome Release Single “These Old Blues” on Mountain Fever Records Today

Inaugural June Release “Blue Side of Me” to Feature Single
April 30, 2013 (Willis, VA) — Former Larry Sparks sideman, Jeff Brown along with his new band, Still Lonesome, release the single “These Old Blues” from their upcoming June Mountain Fever release, Blue Side of Me today. The song was written by Brown’s former boss, Larry Sparks and sister Bernice (Jaymore Music ©BMI). Members of Still Lonesome, Jeff Brown, Austin Brown, Meredith Goins, Josh Blankenship and Josh Underwood, all add their own unique flair to the group’s music. Wyatt Rice makes a guest appearance on guitar.

While fairly new as a music unit, Still Lonesome plays bluegrass music that showcases the years of musical experience spearheaded by Brown, who started playing with Sparks as bass player and tenor singer in 1993. Brown worked as a Lonesome Rambler from 1993-1996 and continued to play various dates and recording projects until forming Still Lonesome. He has also toured with The Charlie Sizemore Band as well as pulling fill-in duties with Blue Highway and Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys.

With performances on some of country music’s greatest stages, including the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium as well as television shows like Austin City Limits and PBS’s Song of the Mountains, Brown is a seasoned performer with a long history.

Sparks himself said, “Jeff Brown understands the music from the Stanley Brothers to Larry Sparks. Jeff did the tenor singing and played bass in my band for some time and continues to record some with me to this day. Our music needs someone to help keep it alive and I believe Jeff is one of those who can do just that. I hope to hear more from Jeff and his band in the future.”

The youth of the group positions them to be a future favorite in the genre. Meredith Goins handles fiddle duties and has studied violin at UTC’s Cadek Conservatory, Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music and East Tennessee State University. She is a two time National Champion of Country Music Beginners at the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and first place winner of the 2011 Galax Fiddlers Convention. In 2003, she performed on the Grand Ole Opry with fiddle extraordinaire Aubrey Haynie, Vassar Clements, and Daniel Carwile at only the age of 14, and has since performed as a guest with The Boxcars, Roland White, Vassar Clements, Buddy Spicher, Wayne Henderson, and Melvin Goins to name a few.

Floyd, VA native, Josh Blankenship, is a talented mandolin player, songwriter and vocalist, who has performed with Statement and Ashlee Blankenship and Blades of Blue. Banjo player, Josh Underwood, is also from Floyd VA and brings his skills to the band as well as being a formidable songwriter and vocalist. He has performed with bands such as Statement, Makeshift, No Speed Limit, Ashlee Blankenship and Blades of Blue. Austin Brown on acoustic bass, is fifteen years old and sites musical influences such as Stanley, Tony & Wyatt Rice, Barry Bales, Larry & D. Sparks, Mike Bub, and more.

For more information on Jeff Brown and Still Lonesome and their June debut Blue Side of Me, please visit www.jeffbrownandstilllonesome.com or www.mountainfever.com.
Click to listen to “These Old Blues”

'Not Today'--Entertainment Against Human Trafficking--Opens in 37 New Markets

'NOT TODAY'--ENTERTAINMENT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING--OPENS IN 37 NEW MOVIE MARKETS
Film Shakes and Stirs Audiences; Many Communities Request Screens
NotTodaytheMovie.com
YORBA LINDA, Calif. – April 30, 2013 – Can a movie entertain audiences into activism? And will active communities put a movie in local theaters? Yes and yes, says NOT TODAY—a drama on the fight against human trafficking—now adding 37 new openings in markets across the country, beginning May 3. Most of those new theaters represent “market pull”—communities pre-purchasing hundreds of tickets to open the film in local theaters—and the list is growing.

“People see NOT TODAY and they talk—and talk spreads,” Producer Brent Martz said. “This second wave of theatrical openings is a testament to word of mouth. We’re humbled and pleased.”

Even movie reviewers are moved by NOT TODAY, the first church-made film on an international issue. The Washington Post’s Sean O’Connell writes: “If NOT TODAY makes even the slightest difference for a helpless child caught in this vicious cycle, then it earns the right to play on as many theater screens as possible.”

“I just watched the movie in Fort Worth, Texas, and must say, it was extremely well made and definitely got the message across,” a fan writes on NOT TODAY’s Facebook wall. “I've read stories and statistics on trafficking over the last year, but seeing the story lived out and the hope that something can be done puts a whole new perspective on things. I've signed petitions and raised awareness among friends, but I want to do so much more now. Thank you all for not being afraid to speak the truth even when people would rather turn a deaf ear and blind eye.”

Local fans bring NOT TODAY to their communities with a 400-ticket commitment. Information on how to schedule local screenings is at NotTodaytheMovie.com.

Produced by Friends Media, an arm of Friends Church of Yorba Linda, Calif., NOT TODAY features Cody Longo (Hollywood Heights, Fame, Make It or Break It), John Schneider (OCTOBER BABY, Smallville, The Dukes of Hazzard), Shari Rigby (OCTOBER BABY, The Bold and the Beautiful), Walid Amini (Veep, NCIS) and Cassie Scerbo (Make It or Break It, Hot in Cleveland).

SYNOPSIS: In NOT TODAY, Caden Welles (Longo) lives as large as any 20-year-old could dream. Then expectations of a never-ending party in India crash hard—but not as hard as his conscience when he refuses to help a starving man and his little girl. Attempting to right his wrong, Caden’s eyes are forced open to a world few Americans know exists: the thriving human-trafficking trade. Spurred by a true purpose, an unlikely friendship and the prayers of his mother and girlfriend, Caden leads an unlikely search for the girl.

NOT TODAY is a powerful reminder that change is possible if we’re willing to open our eyes . . . today.

NOT TODAY opens in these new markets beginning May 3:

May 3

Fort Wayne, Ind.

May 4

Temple, Texas

May 10

Pismo Beach, Calif.

May 17

Columbus, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Fayetteville, Ark.
Fort Meyers, Fla.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.

May 24
Beaumont, Texas
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Durango, Colo.
Eau Claire, Wis.
Fort Collins, Colo.
Waterloo, Iowa

May 31

Boise, Idaho
Carlsbad, N.M.
Charleston, S.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
Detroit, Mich.
Doylestown, Pa.
Florence, S.C.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Holland, Mich.
Lexington, Ky.
Little Rock, Ark.
Madison, Wis.
Rapid City, S.D.
St. Charles, Mo.

June 7

Appleton, Wis.
Bloomington, Ill.
Fayetteville, N.C.
Mason City, Iowa
Panama City, Fla.
Rockford, Ill.
Sioux Falls, S.D.

June 14
Greenville, N.C.
Wilmington, N.C.

Using education to lift lives and prospects of India’s “untouchable” Dalit people, Friends Church has committed $20 million to build 200 of 1,000 proposed schools for Dalit children in the coming decade. Friends already has funded more than 40 of the current 107 schools. The church’s profits from NOT TODAY go toward building schools and freeing children.

For more information, visit: NotTodaytheMovie.com

To bring NOT TODAY to local theaters: NotTodaytheMovie.com/theaters