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Eclecto Groove Records has recently secured new distribution throughout Europe courtesy of in-Akustik. Based in Ballrechten-Dottingen, Germany, in-akustik has been committing itself to the passion of sound and vision for 30 years! In addition to being one of the largest independent distributors in Germany, in-akustik is also a manufacturer of high quality cables and connectors for Hi-Fi audio. Fans of Ana Popovic can celebrate as her brand new release "Still Making History" is now available in stores. An October 26th street date is also now in place for the upcoming groundbreaking debut “Rocket Number 9” by Jason Ricci & New Blood.

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OFFICAL IN-AKUSTIK WEBSITE: http://www.in-akustik.com
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Eclecto Groove recording artist Ana Popovic has recently signed a movie deal to appear in the upcoming Big Sky Motion Pictures release "Spring Break '83." The film directed by Scott Spiegal, who has worked on such blockbuster hits as "Spiderman," "Spiderman 2," "From Dusk Till Dawn 2," "Darkman," "Hostel," and "Hostel 2," is a hilarious coming of age teen comedy that celebrates everything that was great about the 80's, from the outrageous parties and tiny bikinis, to the rock music and big hair. Look for Ana and her music to appear in this soon to become comedy classic at a theater near you!
For more information on "Spring Break '83" go to the official Big Sky Motion Pictures website:
www.bigskymotionpictures.com
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Borders is currently featuring Ana Popovic "Still Making History" on listening stations nationwide which began on Sept 4th. The promotion is already off to a great start with Ana Popovic coming in at #1 as the top seller for our distributor City Hall Records at Borders locations for the first week. If you haven't had the opportunity to hear this amazine album yet, now's your chance, so stop on by and support your local retailers, working musicians, and independent record labels while also helping out the national economy in the process!
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Look for another feature on Ana Popovic in the November issue of Premier Guitar Magazine on sale October 12th. With a combined print and online readership of 120,000, Premier Guitar is considered one of the industry's leading high end guitar publication to tone junkies and collectors. Additional upcoming reviews on Ana are scheduled for Classic Rock Magazine on sale Sept 19th, and Guitarist Magazine (issue #296) on sale Oct. 25th.
Ana Popovic was recently interviewed for the August issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine (Vol. 21, No. 10). In the article "Singing The Blues," Ana responds to questions about her brand new release "Still Making History," early influences on the guitar and specifics about her gear. Other recent articles, reviews and features have appeared in the Cleveland Scene, Gitarre & Bass Magazine, Erie Times News, Blues Revue, Blues Matters, Maine Blues Society Newsletter, Big City Blues, Crossroads Magazine and Blues & Rhythm Magazine.
This Fall Eclecto Groove Records will be making history as we expand our advertising campaign for Ana Popovic to include many new and exciting marketing avenues in some of the industry's leading publications. Catch a glimpse of Ana in issues of Spin, Paste, Vintage Guitar, R&R, Premiere Guitar among others.
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Ana Popovic begins the second leg of her U.S. Tour in support of her Eclecto Groove Records debut "Still Making History" on September 15th at the Telluride Festival in Colorado. As she makes her way across the country, Ana is scheduled to appear at the following radio stations for interviews and special live in-studio performances.
KOTO: Telluride, CO / KZUM: Lincoln, NE / KFMG: Des Moines, IA / KYBB: Siox Falls, SD / KDHX: St. Louis, MO / WTTS: Indianapolis, IN / WFIV: Maryville, TN
Ana Popovic "Still Making History" continues to impress! Below are the latest additions from radio stations showing their support for Ana across the country:
KPND: ID - Triple A Radio / Clear Channel Radio: ME - Active Rock Radio / WCHZ: GA - Active Rock Radio / KILO: Colorado Springs, CO - Active Rock Radio / KFMG: Des Moines, IA - Triple A Radio / KBRE: Merced, CA - Active Rock Radio / WKYT: Brattleboro, VT - Classic Rock Radio
Ana Popovic "Still Making History" Triple A radio rotation:
KBUT - KFAI - KFJM - KPCW - KPFT - WGCS - WMKY - WMSV - WRRW - WTMD - KRFC - KRVS - KXCI - WMMM - KKFI - KOTO - KSRQ - KZMU - WBSD - WMNF - WYCE - WKWC - KSMF - WXCS - KDNK - KVNF
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09/01/07: Andijk, Netherlands - Cultura
09/07/07: Alassio, Italy - Alassio Jazz
09/08/07: St. Julien Genevois, France - Guitares En Scene
09/09/07: Ensisheim, France - Caf' Con'
09/15/07: Telluride, CO - Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
09/18/07: Lincoln, NE - Zoo Bar
09/19/07: Des Moines, IA - Blues On Grand
09/20/07: Sioux Falls, SD - Orpheum Theatre
09/21/07: Minneapolis, MN - Famous Daves
09/22/07: Bradley, IL - Legacy's
09/23/07: St. Louis, MO - BB's Jazz Blues & Soups
09/25/07: Indianapolis, IN - Slippery Noodle Inn
09/26/07: Angola, IN - Skip's Lounge
09/27/07: Wapakoneta, OH - Route 33
09/28/07: Maryville, TN - The Shed Amphitheatre
09/29/07: Marietta, GA - Darwin's
09/30/07: Huntsville, AL - Big Spring Jam Festival
10/01/07: Nashville, TN - Bourbon Street
10/02/07: Nashville, TN - Bourbon Street
10/04/07: Grand Rapids, MN - The Intersection
10/05/07: Detroit, MI - Motor City Boogie Woogie

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OFFICAL ANA POPOVIC WEBSITE: http://www.anapopovic.com/
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OFFICAL ANA POPOVIC MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/anapopovic
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JASON RICCI & NEW BLOOD "ROCKET NUMBER 9" (OCT. 23)
Jason Ricci is that rare individual that only comes along once in a generation -an artist with the unique ability to help shape and redefine the sound of his chosen instrument and forever change the course of music history. His style is varied and his influences are far reaching, spanning through countless musical genres including blues, jazz, funk, rock, punk and even drawing inspiration from the current crop of jam bands, all while still retaining the stamp of his own inimitable style. Jason has over 10 years experience living life out on the road, and performs over 300 dates a year. Through hard work and dedication he has built a solid fan base from the ground up, and is forever pushing forward in relentless pursuit of attaining the ultimate in tone and style. Together with guitarist Shawn Starsky, who brings with him an arsenal of creative talent and fresh ideas, Jason Ricci & New Blood have created a visionary and sonically explosive masterpiece that is sure to shake your foundations.

09/01/07: Williamsburg, OH - Private Party, 1:00am
09/07/07: Mishawaka, IN - Martha's Midway Tavern, 10:00pm
09/08/07: Bean Blossom, IN - Bean Blossom Festival, 9:30pm
09/09/07: Bean Blossom, IN - Advanced Harmonica Seminar / Bean Blossom Hippy Hill Stage, 11:00am
09/10/07: Sharon, PA - Tully's (Quaker State Lube), 10:00pm
09/13/07: New York, NY - Terra Blues
09/14/07: Hanover, PA - Kclingers, 10:00pm
09/15/07: Arlington, VA - The Iota
09/16/07: Chesapeake, VA - Hampton Roads Pride Festival
09/21/07: Roanoke, VA - 202 Market
09/22/07: Binghamton, NY - Private
09/30/07: Huntsville, AL - Big Spring Jam, 4:30pm
10/04/07: Montgomery, AL - Capital Oyster Bar
10/05/07: Tallahassee, FL - Bradfordville Blues Club
10/06/07: Marietta, GA - Darwins
10/12/07: Lake Worth, FL - Bamboo Room
10/13/07: Palm Bay, FL - Stephen Miller Memorial
10/17/07: Evergreen, CO - Little Bear
10/19/07: Denver, CO - Denver Renaissance Hotel
10/20/07: Denver, CO - Denver Renaissance Hotel
10/21/07: Denver, CO - Denver Renaiisance Hotel
10/23/07: Topeka, KS - Varsity Blues "CD RELEASE PARTY"
10/24/07: St. Louis, MO - BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups "CD RELEASE PARTY"
10/26/07: Cleveland, OH - The Winchester "CD RELEASE PARTY"

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OFFICAL JASON RICCI WEBSITE: http://www.jasonricci.com/
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OFFICAL JASON RICCI MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/jasonricciandnewblood
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Next month Mike Zito will step into the studio with acclaimed producer David Z. (who has produced Prince, Buddy Guy, AnaPopovic, Jonny Lang, Etta James), Phantom Blues Band's own Tony Braunagel (who produced Eric Burdon’s most recent album, and worked with Taj Mahal) and Delta & Eclecto Groove CEO Randy Chortkoff. The session begins on October 13th and will feature Zito's powerful yet warm vocals, prolific songwriting and proudly display his phenomenal abilities on the guitar. The project titled "Today," is planned for worldwide release in early 2008 and Zito will be out in full force touring behind the record thanks to his recent signing to Intrepid Artists talent booking agency. You have been officially warned!
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Intrepid Artists
1300 Baxter Street, Ste. 405
Charlotte, NC 28204
PH: 704.358.4777
FX: 704.358.3171
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To view all of Zito's upcoming tour dates CLICK HERE!

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OFFICAL ZITO WEBSITE: http://www.mikezito.com/
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"I am very excited to be President of Delta Groove Music and Eclecto Groove Records and feel that we are at the tip of the iceberg over all that we can accomplish with both labels. Our vision of Delta Groove Music as an internationally well-respected boutique blues label is fast becoming a reality and our plans to further that vision are in place. Eclecto Groove Records has two new, very exciting release in Jason Ricci & New Blood's "Rocket Number 9" due out October 23rd and Zito's new album set to rock all of you in early 2008. And of course, Ana Popovic's "Still Making History" is set to be both labels' largest selling album ever.
I sincerely believe we are poised to become the most exciting, successful and innovative independent music label in the world."

Robert Fitzpatrick
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