As the year draws to a close, label President Robert Fitzpatrick recounts our accomplishments and achievements over the last 12 months, while eagerly anticipating what the future has in store for Delta Groove in 2008.
"The holidays are upon us and we are looking forward to the New Year with excitement. We keep reading that the record business is in trouble and no one is buying CDs anymore, but you would never know that from the activities here at Delta Groove and Eclecto Groove. The first week in December saw us ship record numbers of product to all corners of the world…"
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STILL MAKING HISTORY (REMIX):
With all the recent success happening for Ana Popovic and her latest release “Still Making History,” Eclecto Groove Records has decided to take a bold new step in the direction of marketing Ana and her music. A new recording session is currently planned for January with composer/producer Rudy “Mayru” Maya, to remix 8 songs from “Still Making History,” along with the addition of another two completely new songs to be added to the project. Maya’s background in the music industry has included producing tracks on the multi-platinum album “Music of the Sun” for Def Jam recording artist Rihanna, as well as production work with Capitol recording artist Javier, Sony recording artist Nikki Flores, an MTV/Bad Boy Records project “Making the Band,” in addition to scoring music for film and television commercials. Look for more announcements soon regarding the re-launching of “Still Making History” along with a brand new single in 2008.
Ana Popovic’s new CD “Still Making History” has continued to rise since it made its debut on the Billboard Blues Chart at #8 back in October. “Still Making History” finished out last month at the #4 spot for a second week in a row after climbing up from #7 in the middle of November. Ana is in good company sharing the charts with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Betty Lavette, Derek Trucks and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. “Still Making History” was originally selected by Billboard as a Top Heatseeker back in October where she quickly began her rise up the charts.
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Stay tuned to the House Of Blues 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. Featured now on the site is an amazing video clip of Ana performing live that you definitely don't want to miss. You can also 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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Besides Ana Popovic’s ability to write poignant and prolific songs that convey a positive message to the world and her unique vocal stylings, her guitar playing has been compared to Jimi Hendrix (“…proof that the incarnation of Jimi Hendrix is a woman.” – Jazz News ), judge her guitar prowess for yourself.
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More articles, reviews and features continue to appear in reputable publications commending Ana Popovic for her achievement on “Still Making History” including Concerto Magazine, Guitarist, Living Blues, 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. Upcoming feature currently scheduled for Premier Guitar.
The song “Hold On,” available on the album “Still Making History” by Ana Popovic, was featured on a special compilation CD sampler in the November issue of Relix Magazine. The publication covers such diverse musical genres as blues, reggae, bluesgrass and jazz. |
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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.
“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 has been extended all the way to the beginning of March 2008, allowing even greater exposure for Ana’s music to reach out to new fans. |
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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
01/04/08:Bad Windsheim, Germany – Musikcafe Jam
01/05/08:Zurich, Swiss – Moods In Schiffbau
01/10/08:Weinheim, Germany – Muddy’s Club
01/11/08:Samedan, Swiss – Out Of The Blue’s Samedan
04/29/08:Wendelstein, Germany – Blues Festival Wendelstein
07/05/08:Diepenbeek, Belgium – Hookrock Blues Festival
10/03/08:Frankfurt, Germany – Sinkkasten
10/04/08:Cham, Swiss – Live-in Cham
11/15/08:Lingen, Germany – Gruner Jager
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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
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Delta Groove Music
Frank Roszak (email)
14602 Victory Blvd., Ste. 200
Van Nuys, CA 91411
PH: 818.755.4460
FX: 818.755.4469
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SPECIAL OFFER:
Jason Ricci & New Blood dropped by the Eclecto Groove offices last month while in town for their two performances at Cozy’s Bar & Grill in Sherman Oaks and Harvelle’s in Redondo Beach. While taking the grand tour of the new offices, we took advantage of the opportunity to have the boys sign several copies of their new CD. For a limited time, Eclecto Groove Records will make available autographed copies of “Rocket Number 9.” The CD is signed by all four members of the band – Jason Ricci, Shawn Starsky, Todd “Buck Weed” Edmunds and Ron Sutton and will be available during the month of December while supplies last.
CD RELEASE PARTY @ COZY’S:
Jason Ricci & New Blood celebrated the release of their brand new CD “Rocket Number 9” at Cozy’s Bar & Grill late last month on Friday, November 30th. With the venue located only minutes away from the offices of Delta & Eclecto Groove Records that meant the entire staff was on hand to help support and cheer the band on. The added pressure of performing in front of label CEO Randy Chortkoff and President Robert Fitzpatrick did not sway the band, as Ricci lead his boys through an explosive night of music featuring songs off “Rocket Number 9” along with other crowd favorites. Check out all the accompanying musical mayhem in these exclusive photos and videos!
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ROCK THE VOTE:
National Public Radio is currently conducting their annual “Best Of” search for the best CD’s of 2007. Exercise your right and cast your vote for Jason Ricci & New Blood’s new CD “Rocket Number 9” by visiting their site @ www.jasonricci.net/nprvote. NPR stands apart from commercial broadcast radio as an educational leader, taking risks others will not, and consistently steps outside the box to raise awareness of important fragments of our musical history. |
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Eclecto Groove Records has continued its efforts in going for adds on Triple A, Jam Band and Rock Radio for Jason Ricci & New Blood’s brand new release “Rocket Number 9.” Reaction to Jason Ricci’s CD has been highly enthusiastic. Here’s what a few station programmers have to say:
“Jason Ricci & New Blood’s new album ‘Rocket Number 9’ is burning up the airwaves here at WQNR! Rippin’ stuff, the energy is infectious, and if this doesn’t make you rock, you must be dead!” – Wildman Steve (Music Director / WQNR, Auburn, AL - 99.9 FM / www.wqnr.com )
“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 / 91.9 FM / www.krvm.org)
“…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 / 89.3 FM, 91.7 FM, 105.5 FM / www.koto.org)
Triple A Radio Airplay:
WJHS (21 spins first week!)
KBUT – KDNK – KFAI – KOTO – KPCW – KRFC – KRVM – KRVS – WEEM – WRRW – KZMU – WUSM – KROK – KAXE – KNBA – KPFT – KSLU – KSMF – KSRQ – KUNI – KUNM – KVNF – WACC – WMSV – WNKU – WNTI – WXCS – WBAI – WBZC – WDIY – WFIT – WJHS – WKWC – KCUV – KDBB – KINK – KROK – KTKE – KYSL – WMMM – WMVY – WQNR – WTTS - WUSP
Jam Band Radio Airplay:
“Rocket Number 9” debuts at #22 on jambands.com! Jason Ricci & New Blood came in ahead of the Grateful Dead and shares the chart with other notable jam based artists including Gov’t Mule, Galactic and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals. Jason’s appearance on the chart represents an important step in attaining greater exposure in the jam band world. http://www.jambands.com/RadioCharts/content_2007_12_04.00.phtml
Reporting Jam Band Stations: KBOO – KDHX – KIWR – KSMF – Sirius JamOn! – WBJB – WBOI – WBZC – WECS – WEQX – WESS – WFIT – WFSS – WGAO – WGDR – WKHS – WMHB – WNCW – WNRN – WNRS – WQNR - WVOF
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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! |
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Response to Jason Ricci & New Blood’s brand new release “Rocket Number 9” has been overwhelming positive with a tremendous review just published in Real Blues Magazine. Writer Andy Grigg states “This album will lift the spirit of thousands of musicians all over the World, for it says loudly & clearly: Truth & Talent still matter… ‘Rocket Number 9’ by Jason Ricci & New Blood is a Revolution and it’s gonna sweep the nation.” Other articles and reviews have been featured in City Beat, Blues Wax, Phoenix New Times, Roanoke Times, Nashville City Paper, Knoxville News, Big City Rhythm & Blues, Seven Eight Five, and the Sherman Oaks Sun/Studio City Sun.
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Jason Ricci & New Blood’s groundbreaking new release “Rocket Number 9” will be featured on listening stations at Borders locations nationwide beginning in January. With the superlative reviews, excited radio programmers and the band’s consistent touring out on the road in support of their new CD, “Rocket Number 9” is now poised to blast off into the stratosphere! If you still haven’t had the chance yet to hear Ricci’s new CD, be sure to drop by your local Borders store next month for your opportunity to take the most sonically thrilling ride of your life!
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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
01/17/08: Maryville, TN - Brackins
01/18/08:Parkersburg, WV – Front Row Bar & Grill
01/19/08: Blawnox, PA – Moondog’s
01/23/08: Angola, IN – Skip’s Lounge
01/24/08: Auburn Hills, MI – TBA
01/25/08: Mishawaka, IN – Midway Tavern
01/26/08: Dubuque, IA – The Busted Lift
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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
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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 to lay down tracks last October. “The Dream Team,” organized by CEO Randy Chortkoff and President of Eclecto & Delta Groove Music Robert Fitzpatrick, features David Z (whose production credits include albums by Prince, Buddy Guy, Ana Popovic, Jonny Lang and Etta James), and Tony Braunagel (produced Eric Burdon’s most recent CD “Soul of a Man”). Zito’s natural talent was matched by a stellar assembly of world class musicians, thanks to Tony Branagel, that included bassist James “Hutch” Hutchinson (who 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 Michito Sanchez on percussion. 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! |
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COME ON OVER TO MY SPACE:
The official Zito myspace has just been given a new face lift. We encourage you stop on by and add Zito to your circle of friends and stay current on all the latest news, photos, tour dates and happenings in the Zito universe. And while you’re there, be sure to check out a sampling from his upcoming 2008 Eclecto Groove Records release “Today,” featuring the world premier of the single “Holding Out For Love” heard there exclusively!
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