(Ana & Zito on the set of "Spring Break '83" - in 1980s wardrobe)
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Filming is already in progress for “Spring Break ‘83” in New Orleans - the next major motion picture release by Big Sky Motion Pictures and Eclecto Groove / Delta Groove Productions. Starring such memorable actors as John Goodman, Jamie Kennedy, Mars Callahan, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Reubens, Downtown Julie Brown, Richard Portnow and Erik Estrada, the coming of age teen comedy will spoof the ‘80s in tribute to such classic lampooning comedies as “Animal House”, “Porky’s”, “Revenge Of The Nerds”, “Airplane”, and “Police Academy.” Much like how legendary performers Stevie Ray Vaughan appeared in the 1987 film “Back To The Beach” or Robert Cray in the 1978 classic “Animal House,” Eclecto Groove recording artists Ana Popovic and Zito were on hand to lend their talents as the “house band” in the film.
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: http://www.bigskymotionpictures.com |
(Ana & Zito on the set of "Spring Break '83" - in 1980s wardrobe)
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In addition to the debut of Ana Popovic and Zito on the silver screen, both artists will have their music featured on the soundtrack during the “Spring Break ‘83” movie and in the reality based T.V. show “Casting Call - Spring Break '83 ” which is also currently in production by Big Sky Motion Pictures. Hosted by comedian Dan Levy and featuring celebrity judges Joe Piscopo, Morgan Fairchild and Adrian Zmed, the variety talent competition show is seeking aspiring actors and actresses who will be competing for the opportunity to appear in the Big Sky Motion Picture “Spring Break ‘83.” This uniquely innovative and groundbreaking approach of combining reality television with film will also expand opportunities for Eclecto Groove Records to place additional music from the label allowing for further exposure.
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: http://www.castingcallsb83.com/
Randy Chortkoff’s decision to hire music and entertainment industry veteran Robert Fitzpatrick as president of both Delta & Eclecto Groove Records continues to pay huge dividends as the company moves forward with even bigger plans for 2008. Fitzpatrick’s expertise has guided the company in new directions and his vision for the label continues to raise the bar in our marketing and planning strategies, furthering our efforts to help increase the visibility of our artists.
Robert Fitzpatrick is well-known and highly respected within the music industry with a career that dates back to the 60’s, when he was an attorney for the The Beatles. He also represented such high-profile artists as The Rolling Stones, The Who, and singer Peggy Lee. Fitzpatrick later joined with entertainment mogul Robert Stigwood to form the management firm Stigwood Fitzpatrick, Inc., and managed such super groups as Cream and The Bee Gees. Prior to joining Delta & Eclecto Groove, Fitzpatrick was President and CEO of Vista Ave Entertainment Group, a multi faceted film and music company, RFO Entertainment, a management and production company, and The Robert Fitzpatrick Organization.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ROBERT FITZPATRICK GO TO:
http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/newsletters/eclecto/01/flyer.html
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ANA POPOVIC "STILL MAKING HISTORY"
Produced by Grammy Award winning producer John Porter (Roxy Music, The Smiths, Los Lonely Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Ryan Adams, Keb’ Mo’, Jimmy Smith, The Go-Go’s, Buddy Guy), “Still Making History” spotlights Ana’s growth and maturity as an artist, emphasizing her songwriting skills alongside her sensual vocals and masterful guitar. The end result is a deeply personal and inspirational work by a courageous artist, possessed with both a passion and a vision to share music that’s “Still Making History.”
“…proof that the incarnation of Jimi Hendrix is a woman.” – Jazz News
“... Clearly Ana Popovic is someone to keep an eye on in the coming years. Besides her extraordinary talent both as a singer/songwriter and lead guitarist, she is also young, beautiful, energetic, and charismatic.” – Sound Waves Magazine
"Yugoslavian-born Ana Popovic is not only a superb singer and songwriter, but also a very capable guitarist who can flatpick fluid jazz lines, craft deep-pocket slide grooves, and bend strings with SRV-style emotion.” - Guitar Player
Ana Popovic’s new CD “Still Making History” made its debut on the Billboard Blues Chart at # 8 in October, sharing top honors with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keb’ Mo’, and the “Black Snake Moan” soundtrack. All this only one week after being selected by Billboard as a Top Heatseeker! Ana’s rise up the charts followed on the heels of her return to the U.S. in September and October as she continued touring across the country and garnering rave reviews for her live performances and groundbreaking debut release “Still Making History” on Eclecto Groove Records.
To view the Eclecto Groove Press Release
http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/newsletters/2007/blasts/anapopovic_billboard.html
Music Choice recently selected Ana’s version of the Snooky Pryor classic “How’d You Learn To Shake It Like That?” as Top Pick and added the song to their rotation on their Blues Channel service. Music Choice offers more than 50 music channels of commercial-free professionally programmed music across the U.S. from most cable providers.
Stay tuned to the House of Blue Radio Hour during the month of December for your chance to win a copy of “Still Making History” by Ana Popovic. The nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd) has a weekly audience of over 211,000 listeners and just launched its first official website www.thebluesmobile.com. Check out the site for contests, play lists, archives, and sneak previews and don’t forget to tune in the week of Dec 15th to hear Elwood Blues announcing the details for the on air giveaways featuring Eclecto Groove Records! |
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Ana Popovic’s “Still Making History” has been accepted into the Full Tilt Boogie Program by AIMS (Alliance of Independent Media Stores) and will be available to preview on listening stations during the months of December and January. AIMS stores are a group of independent, locally owned music retailers united in their dedication to putting artistic integrity ahead of mass-market commercial hype. The membership consists of 29 stores in 21 cities located from coast to coast. For a complete listing of store locations or to find a store near you please visit their website at http://www.thealliancerocks.com/
More opportunities to hear Ana Popovic’s CD “Still Making History” are available at all Exclusive Company locations in Wisconsin now through January 15th, as well as Silver Platter stores in the Washington State area through the end of November.
“Still Making History” is also currently featured on listening stations nationwide at Borders. Since the promotion began, Ana Popovic has been steadily holding the #1 sales position through our distributor City Hall Records at Borders locations. Due to the success of the program Ana’s CD will be extended through the holidays allowing even greater exposure for Ana’s music to reach out to new fans. |
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Ana Popovic is currently scheduled for a feature article in an upcoming issue of Premier Guitar Magazine. With a combined print and online readership of 120,000, Premier Guitar is considered one of the industries leading high end guitar publications to tone junkies and collectors. Other recent articles, reviews and features have appeared in The Tennessean, Nashville Scene, Creative Loafing, NUVO, Knoxville Daily Times, Vintage Guitar, Classic Rock Magazine, Montrose Daily Press, Twelve Bar Rag, Grand Rapids Press, Cleveland Scene, Gitarre & Bass Magazine and the Erie Times News.
Relix Magazine, which covers such diverse musical genres as blues, reggae, bluegrass and jazz, will feature the song “Hold On” taken from the album “Still Making History” by Ana Popovic on a special compilation CD sampler to be included in an upcoming issue of the magazine.
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11/01/07: Velden, Austria – Bluesiana
11/02/07: Bergkamen, Germany – The Bluesnight Festival
11/07/07: Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
11/09/07: Hannover, Germany – Bluesgarage
11/10/07: Lingen, Germany – Gruner Jager
11/16/07: Hamburg, Germany – Downtown Blues Club
11/17/07: Lubek, Germany – Riders Café
12/01/07: Freudenburg, Germany – Ducsaal
12/02/07: Dortmund, Germany – FZW
12/07/07: Issy Les Moulineaux, France – Halle Des Epinettes
12/08/07: Rheinberg, Germany – Schwarzer Adler
12/09/07: Esslingen, Germany – Dieselstrasse
12/28/07: Siat, Swiss – Blues Festival Flims
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Intrepid Artists
Rick Booth (email)
1300 Baxter Street, Ste. 405
Charlotte, NC 28204
PH: 704.358.4777
FX: 704.358.3171
www.intrepidartists.com |
Delta Groove Music
Frank Roszak (email)
14602 Victory Blvd., Ste. 200
Van Nuys, CA 91411
PH: 818.755.4460
FX: 818.755.4469
www.deltagroovemusic.com |
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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 far reaching, having spent countless hours absorbing everything from Sun Ra to Little Walter, the Rolling Stones to the Pixies, Lou Reed to Govt. Mule, and everything in between. The depth of his music crisscrosses the audible landscape leaving no stone unturned as he fully explores 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. New Blood’s live shows have quickly attained legendary cult status with archived performances surpassing downloads on the Internet by popular acts such as the Grateful Dead and Phish. In 2005, the Mercury News even listed the band in their Top Ten Shows of the Year alongside major touring artists including Prince, Rush and Green Day.
Through hard work and dedication Jason Ricci & New Blood have built a solid fan base from the ground up, selling over 12,000 copies of their self produced/released CD “Blood on the Road,” and all without the help of record labels, national distributors, or publicists. Together with guitarist Shawn Starsky, who brings with him an arsenal of creative talent and fresh ideas, and Grammy Award winning producer John Porter at the helm, Jason Ricci & New Blood have created a visionary and sonically explosive masterpiece that is sure to shake your foundations.
“As a lover of live music, a JRNB show is absolutely exhilarating. Imagine the best virtuoso-filled "jam band" you've ever seen (think early '90's Phish, old Fleck tones, Allmans, Robert Randolph, Derek Trucks, etc.) and then double the energy and stage presence.”
- Blake Taylor (Writer for Cincinnati City Beat)
"Ricci links the jazz mastery of Howard Levy, with the blues precision of Jerry Portnoyand hits speeds that make John Popper look like he's standing still."
- Brad Kava (Mercury News)
Click here for audio clips, video clips,photos, and liner notes!
Eclecto Groove Records is currently going for adds on Triple A, Jam Band and Rock Radio for Jason Ricci & New Blood’s brand new release “Rocket Number 9.” Early reaction to Jason Ricci’s CD has been highly enthusiastic. Here’s what a few station programmers have to say:
“Jason Ricci’s “I’m A New Man” is the kind of song that cuts through the clutter and really puts some life into the radio!” – Ken Martin (KRVM, Program Director)
“Very solid stuff in the box you sent us recently. Jason Ricci blew me away.” – Dusty Scott (Rock Classics Network / Jones Radio Networks, Denver)
“…this Ricci fella is going places. We’re going to say ‘we knew him when.’ Mark my words. Damn, he’s good.” – Suzanne Cheavens (Music Director / KOTO, Telluride, CO)
Triple A Radio Airplay:
WJHS (21 spins first week!)
KBUT – KDNK – KFAI – KOTO – KPCW – KRFC – KRVM – KRVS – KVNR – WEEM – WRRW – KZMU – WUSM – KROK – KNBA – KMGJ – KFMI – KCDY – KTRS – KBCQ – KRAI – KAXE – KBZC
Jam Band Radio Airplay:
KHEN (Sonic Gumbo) – KPIG (Saturday Ham Jam) – WESS (Six String More Or Lesh) - KPFA
Stay tuned to the House Of Blue Radio Hour during the month of December for your chance to win a copy of “Rocket Number 9” by Jason Ricci & New Blood. The nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Elwood Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd) has a weekly audience of over 211,000 listeners and just launched its first official website www.thebluesmobile.com. Check out the site for contests, play lists, archives, and sneak previews and don’t forget to tune in the week of Dec 15th to hear Elwood Blues announcing the details for the on air giveaways featuring Eclecto Groove Records!
Jason Ricci & New Blood were featured on the cover of “A Taste Of Triple A” (Vol. 36) in October which included the song “I’m A New Man” from their brand new Eclecto Groove debut release “Rocket Number 9.” The monthly CD sampler introduces an eclectic mix of new music to over 370 Triple A Program Directors, Music Directors, and specialty show hosts nationwide and is distributed to satellite, cable and online outlets, along with three radio airplay monitoring companies, radio consultants, editors of No Depression, Paste and Performing Songwriter, and representatives of the 58 member stores of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores.
Blues Revue will be running an in depth feature with Jason Ricci in the Feb/March issue of the magazine on sale in December. In the article Jason discusses his recent signing to Eclecto Groove Records, his breakout debut CD “Rocket Number 9” and of course his ongoing love affair with…the harmonica!
“The Rocker” from the new release “Rocket Number 9” by Jason Ricci & New Blood will be featured on an upcoming Relix Magazine CD sampler compilation. The publication has established its reputation for breaking new acts and caters to a wide variety of diverse musical tastes specializing in coverage of jam bands.
The November issue of SPIN Magazine features a full page advertisment on Jason Ricci & New Blood's breakout debut release "Rocket Number 9". CLICK HERE TO VIEW AD.
11/01/07: Omaha, NE – Murphy’s Lounge
11/02/07: Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar
11/03/07: Des Moines, IA – Blues On Grand
11/08/07:Nashville, TN – 3rd And Lindsley
11/09/07: Knoxville, TN – Sassy Ann’s
11/10/07: Knoxville, TN – Sassy Ann’s
11/15/07:Hickory, NC – Hickory Tap Room
11/16/07:Charlotte, NC – Double Door
11/17/07:Roanoke, VA – Blue 5
11/28/07:Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room
11/30/07:Sherman Oaks, CA – Cozy’s
12/01/07: Redondo Beach, CA – Harvelle’s
12/02/07: San Jose, CA – JJ’s Blues Club
12/05/07: San Francisco, CA – Biscuits And Blues
12/06/07: Sacramento, CA – Torch Club
12/07/07: Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino
12/08/07: Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino
12/09/07: Mt. Shasta, CA – Stage Door
12/11/07: Bend, OR – Domino Room
12/13/07:Tacoma, WA – Jazz Bones
12/14/07: Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo
12/15/07: Seattle, WA – Hwy 99
12/17/07: Kuna, ID – Creekside Lounge
12/18/07: Island Park, ID – Pond’s Lodge
12/19/07: Salt Lake City, UT – Sun And Moon Café
12/20/07: Ft. Collins, CO – Hodi’s Half Note
12/21/07: Boulder, CO – Boulder Outlook Hotel
12/22/07: Lyons, CO – Oskar Blues
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Intrepid Artists
Rick Booth (email)
1300 Baxter Street, Ste. 405
Charlotte, NC 28204
PH: 704.358.4777
FX: 704.358.3171
www.intrepidartists.com |
Delta Groove Music
Frank Roszak (email)
14602 Victory Blvd., Ste. 200
Van Nuys, CA 91411
PH: 818.755.4460
FX: 818.755.4469
www.deltagroovemusic.com |
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OFFICAL JASON RICCI WEBSITE: http://www.jasonricci.com/
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(On the set of "Spring Break ' 83")
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THE DREAM TEAM:
Recording is now complete for the upcoming Eclecto Groove Records debut release “Today” by Zito, who entered the studio last month to lay down tracks along with the help of “The Dream Team” organized by CEO Randy Chortkoff and the President of Eclecto Groove Records & Delta Groove Music, Robert Fitzpatrick. The team consists of producer Tony Braunagel who was essential in bringing together the cream of the crop for the Dream Team ( produced Eric Burdon’s most recent CD “Soul of a Man”), producer David Z (whose production credits include albums by Prince, Buddy Guy, Ana Popovic, Jonny Lang and Etta James), and label CEO Randy Chortkoff. Zito’s natural talent was matched by a stellar assembly of world class musicians that included bassist James “Hutch” Hutchinson (who has won 27 Grammy-Awards and has recorded on numerous projects including Bonnie Raitt, Roy Orbison, Joe Cocker, Willie Nelson, Boz Scaggs, Keb’ Mo’ and B.B. King), Keyboardist Benmont Tench (longtime pianist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and highly sought-after session player who has appeared on recordings by Jackson Browne, Johnny Cash, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, U2, and the Rolling Stones to name just a few!), drummer Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Eric Burdon, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt and Phantom Blues Band) and a stellar group of additional musicians and vocalists. A great deal of effort and emphasis was placed on really developing Zito’s songs and arrangements, resulting in a powerfully majestic and unashamedly personal work that reveals a truly gifted artist has officially arrived on the scene. Look for Zito’s worldwide release on Eclecto Groove Records in early 2008!
BEHIND THE SCENES:
Zito was recently on location in New Orleans to film his cameo appearance in the upcoming Big Sky Motion Picture release “Spring Break ’83.” Zito can be seen performing on stage together with Ana Popovic in the cantina sequence that takes place during the movie, where they pay tribute to the musical stylings of the early ‘80s. Click here to catch a glimpse and take a behind the scenes look with photos from the production.
To view photos from the production CLICK HERE!
11/01-03: Denver, CO – Ameristar Casino Denver
11/06-11: Jackpot, NV – Ameristar Casino Jackpot
11/13-18: Jackpot, NV – Ameristar Casino Jackpot
11/21-24: Black Hawk, CO – Ameristar Casino Black Hawk
12/12-16: Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Casino Kansas City
12/31/07: Jackpot, NV – Ameristar Casino Cactus Pete’s
To view all of Zito's upcoming tour dates CLICK HERE!
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Intrepid Artists
Rick Booth (email)
1300 Baxter Street, Ste. 405
Charlotte, NC 28204
PH: 704.358.4777
FX: 704.358.3171
www.intrepidartists.com |
Delta Groove Music
Frank Roszak (email)
14602 Victory Blvd., Ste. 200
Van Nuys, CA 91411
PH: 818.755.4460
FX: 818.755.4469
www.deltagroovemusic.com |
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OFFICAL ZITO WEBSITE: http://www.mikezito.com/
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