Still In The Fight Campaign to Salute Our Wounded Heroes with Art & Music

Please support this wonderful cause!

NowRecords: A Revolution in Record Labels

There's a new label in town... and the name is... NowRecords!  This company has a fresh new take on what a recording label does.  This is the new music industry, ladies and gentlemen.  Now Records is leading the way.  They deal with singles only; focusing their artistry and attention to making a great song, and the artist, shine.  And guess what?  Their contracts FAVOR THE ARTIST!!!  (...we'll wait for you to regain consciousness...)

Within hours of launch last Thursday, April 14th, Rolling Stone and Spin Magazine's were banging on their door wanting to know what NowRecords is all about.  We recommend you take a look and keep your eye out for what could be the leader of a new revolution in record labels.

Check'em out at www.NowRecords.net

Operation: Sound Off! Artists Will Perform To Support The Ride2Recovery Natchez Trace Cyclefest Kickoff

Operation: Sound Off! (OSO) has been sought after to help organize a kick off party for the Ride2Recovery (R2R) Natchez Trace Cyclefest.  Ride2Recovery (www.ride2recovery.com) is a military charity which supports Spinning® Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military and VA locations around the U.S. to help injured veterans overcome obstacles they face.  This Saturday, April 9th, R2R will be hosting a bicycle ride of the Natchez Trace Parkway for this worthy cause.

 

Friday evening, April 8th, OSO will host a kick off party for the R2R participants at the Tin Roof in Nashville at 6:30pm.  There will be musical performances by several OSO Artists and friends.  We encourage everyone in the Nashville area to come out to the Tin Roof this Friday, meet some honored veterans, and enjoy the wonderful talent of our service men and women.

 

See you there!

Adam Craig Band Is A Band To Watch

Scotty and Robert had the pleasure of working with the Adam Craig Band recently and were blown away with the talent of this dynamic band. The band was featured as part of the DigitalRodeo.com radio production of "Maverick On Music Row" (MOMR), hosted by Grammy winner and Artists4Artists co-founder, Robert Reynolds.

"From the moment they began to warm up," said MOMR producer and Artists4Artists co-founder, Scotty Huff, "I said, 'Aw man, this is gonna be good!' These guys are the real deal. Their harmonies are tight, their performance is highly skilled and musical, and the songs are strong!"

To learn more about the band and to purchase their new CD "Adam Craig Band", visit their website at http://www.adamcraigband.com/. You won't be disappointed!

Operation: Sound Off! Launches KickStarter.com Campain

Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds, founders of Operation: Sound Off! (OSO), have launched a KickStarter.com campaign to generate funding for the project which provides music recording and performance opportunities to the men and women of the Armed Forces who have musical dreams they put on hold or set aside to serve our country.

OSO's 90 day campaign to raise $85,246.00 will fund the recording and filming expenses required to create a full produciton 5 song EP featuring the music of 5 military artists, a series of biographical video vignettes on each artist, broadcast quality music videos, and a "sizzle reel" for the intended episodic television production. KickStarter.com provides an online "all or nothing" funding platform that provides rewards for those contributing to the project. The rewards for pledging to OSO range from advance copies of the EP, tickets to concerts, a trip to Nashville, and a private "house concert" by an OSO artist.

Please visit http://kickstarter.operationsoundoff.com/ to learn more and participate. Your contributions and help with spreading the word will be invaluable to support OSO in its effort to fulfill the dreams of those that fight for ours.

Happy Thanksgiving!

All of us here at Artists4Artists Entertainment wish everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

Brennin on FOX TN Mornings

Here's a great acoustic performance and interview with Brennin on Nashvilles FOX TN Mornings:

Johnny Henry Official Website And Blog Launch

Johnny Henry launches his new official website at www.johnnyhenry.com and this will be the place to find out about all things Johnny Henry. There is a ton of info up there including his music, tour schedule, and his online store.

Go to the MUSIC tab and have a listen to his new EP, "NOW", produced by Artists4Artists producer, Scotty Huff.

There is also a link to his official blog at JohnnyHenryOfficialBlog.blogspot.com from his website.

Johnny will be premiering his "Old Fashioned Girl" music video on December 4th. He also has launching his custom "Johnny Henry" guitar strap by Jeri Hart that you can get from his online STORE. Visit www.JohnnyHenry.com for more info.

A4A Website Change

Hey there folks, just to let you know that the Artists4Artists website has changed to http://www.a4aentertainment.com/. Please make a note of this and visit us often! :-)

Veterans Day: Thank You!

All of us here at A4A would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt "Thank You" to all the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. It's your sacrifices that provide us the freedom we enjoy day after day.

Let's all take pride in our fellow brothers and sisters who have answered the call of duty. Take the time to thank them when you have the opportunity. Not just today, but every day.

Brennin: Get Your Shades On, This Star Is About To Burn Bright

by Scotty Huff

Brennin's talent was clear to me from the first time I heard him sing and play guitar. I was introduced to Brennin by a mutual friend, and his manager, Rikk Feulner, several years ago. We began to write songs together and I knew I was in the presence of a guy with a gift. His natural groove and melodic ideas were as compelling as those written by musicians twice his age. His instinct for what makes a song grab the listener is spot on.

I was soon asked to begin working with Brennin in the studio to produce what would eventually become his "Bring Back Tomorrow" album. It was during this process that I once again learned how amazing this artist is. Watching him create in the studio, chasing ideas, and delivering stellar performances was so much fun. It was inspiring to watch him grow over that six month period.

After the album was finished, I performed with Brennin in several of his live shows. Once again, I was pleasantly surprised with his command of the stage, his playing prowess, and his ability to get the best from his band.

So there I was, last friday night, at The Rutledge in Nashville, attending a Brennin show, and once again I was completely blown away with the unending forward momentum of this young dynamo! His new songs are great. His guitar playing was tasty and well planned. His stage presence was calm and in-control yet exciting and youthful. And then, to top it all off, he slides behind the piano like Paul-freakin-McCartney and knocks it out of the park!

What the future holds for Brennin is anyones guess, given the current state of the music industry. But I promise you, this kid has the potential to be among the legends of music that we all revere. Mark my words!

To learn more about Brennin, visit http://www.brennin.com/.

Johnny Henry EP "Now" Available On iTunes

St. Louis country artist, Johnny Henry recently released his new EP, "Now", which was produced by Artists4Artists producer, Scotty Huff, at 16 Ton Studios in Nashville. The project boasts five tracks, including the fun first single, "Old Fashioned Girl", the touching "Waiting On The Rain" penned by Johnny and Scotty Huff, and the title rocker, "Now".

Download your copy of "Now"... well... NOW! at www.iTunes.com/JohnnyHenry!

Operation: Sound Off! Hits The Press To Help Win Pepsi Refresh Grant

As the month of August rolls along, the founders of Operation: Sound Off! (OSO) are stepping up their campaign to encourage people to vote for OSO at www.refresheverything.com/operationsoundoff in order to win a $250K Pepsi Refresh Grant.  Their application was approved by Pepsi on August 1st, and is now up for votes until the end of the month.  Only the Top 2 contestants in the $250K category will be awarded the grant. OSO entered the competition with the ranking of 408th out of 1,231 projects in their category. As of this writing, they have moved up to 264th.

"We're very happy with our progress so far," say Scotty Huff, co-founder of OSO, "but we have a long way to go.  We're trying everything to keep the momentum up and increase awareness without annoying people."

Operation: Sound Off! was created by Grammy Award winner, Robert Reynolds, and music producer/arranger, Scotty Huff, in an effort to give back to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.  The project provides recording and performing opportunities to those active and veteran troops with musical aspirations they put on hold in order to serve their country.  This effort will include recording, concert tours and other performance opportunities, distribution of digital downloads and "best of" CD's, as well as an episode television production.

"We've started production, but our biggest hurdle is funding.  This Pepsi Refresh Grant would be just the shot in the arm the project needs," added Huff. "We encourage everyone to vote daily to help fulfill the dreams of those who fight for ours."

Look for a press release to all major media outlets today, upcomming interviews with the OSO artists and founders, and new updates as they happen.  Visit http://www.operationsoundoff.com/ to learn more about the project and keep up to date.

Help Operation: Sound Off! Win a Pepsi Refresh Grant

Grammy Award winner Robert Reynolds and Producer/Arranger Scotty Huff are seeking your support by voting for their Pepsi Refresh Grant entry for their Operation: Sound Off! (OSO) project at www.refresheverything.com/operationsoundoff.

In an effort to give back to the men and women serving our country in the armed forces, and to help them with physical trauma and issues like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, OSO was created to give our troops the opportunity to record their music, tell their stories, and achieve any musical dreams they set aside to protect our very freedom to dream.

With the team in place, led by Huff and Reynolds, the only thing holding the project back now is funding.  The Pepsi Refresh project will be the very thing to jump start this nobel effort.  Please visit the link above and vote daily.  Competition is tough, so please tell your friends, or use the available widgets and links to Facebook and Twitter to help spread the word.

OSO will change lives. Please help Fulfill The Dreams Of Those Who Fight For Ours.

Thank you!

Music Production and A&R Team Launches New Site

Welcome to the new Artists4Artists website. We've used our Google Blogspot page to be our Online home. We hope you visit us often, become a "follower", and add us to your reader.