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Guistarists Alert!!
LINE 6 M13 STOMPBOX MODELER AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

M13 Stompbox Modeler provides a massive collection of celebrated stompbox sounds, stunning effects and a full-featured looper—Line 6, Inc. (www.line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music creation products, announces M13 Stompbox Modeler, an all-in-one stompbox experience featuring sought-after stompbox sounds and an easy-to-use looper in a brawny box that’s built for the stage.

Beyond compare, M13 Stompbox Modeler offers a seemingly boundless amount of sounds and functions intuitively designed and easy to use. Along with the sounds of many best-selling Line 6 pedals, including DL4™ delay modeler and ToneCore® Verbzilla®, M13 Stompbox Modeler offers over 75 premium stompbox effects including distortions, delays, reverbs, filters and more modeled from historic boutique, vintage and classic pedals. Up to four different sounds—or four of the same sound—can be combined at once, arranged in any order, for broad textural versatility. Simplifying the lives of busy, gigging players, M13 Stompbox Modeler is like having 12 pedal boards in one: store up to 12 custom stompbox arrangements, called “scenes”, for immediate recall of each gig’s particular collection of sounds.

Complete with a long 28-second looper, M13 Stompbox Modeler allows for on-the-fly loop recording. Each looper function, including Record/Overdub, Play/Stop, Reverse, Half Speed, Undo and more, boasts a dedicated switch. At home and onstage, looping has never been easier. Ready for anything, M13 Stompbox Modeler features ¼" mono and stereo inputs and outputs, effects loop sends and returns, MIDI input and output and two expression pedal inputs for added control and functionality. Plus, with its rugged construction designed to endure, M13 Stompbox Modeler can withstand the rigors of the road and the demands of the working musician.

“The combination of killer sounds, straightforward looping and simple stompbox design,” remarks Rich Renken, Line 6 Product Manager, “sets M13 Stompbox Modeler at the head of the pack and at the center of your pedal board.”

M13 Stompbox Modeler lists for $699.99 but has been found online for as little as $500.

The Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler is a multi effects pedal that gives you the essential all-in-one guitar pedal experience. Features include a comprehensive collection of the most sought-after stompbox sounds, a full-featured looper and super-heavy-duty all-metal construction. Without complicated menus or presets, the Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler channels the soul and ease of a stompbox while providing you with dozens of guitar effects.

Boasting over 75 immortal stompbox effects including distortions, reverbs, delays (including sounds from Line 6's best-selling DL4 delay pedal), and so much more, reach into the M13 Stompbox Modeler for access to many of history's most celebrated guitar sounds. Use up to 4 different sounds-or 4 of the same-simultaneously. Each effects pedal model features dedicated knobs for instant tweaking. The 28-second looper is always at the ready with dedicated footswitches for Play/Stop, Half-Speed, Reverse, Undo and more. All M13 Stompbox Modeler's metal footswitches can withstand constant stomping and rock and roll-style abuse. Use any sound, in any arrangement, with any of the Line 6 M13 pedal's 12 footswitches. Create different pedal board setups, or "scenes," for instant recall of an entire gig's or song's stompbox sounds. Save a scene for your metal band, one for your Top 40 sessions you get the picture. No more tearing up hook and loop fabric just to change one or two pedals. You can save up to 12 scenes and back them up to your computer using the MIDI in/out. Super-easy, super-solid and featuring a built-in chromatic tuner, toss M13 Stompbox Modeler on stage.

GENERATIONS OF SONIC TREASURES M13 Stompbox Modeler features over 75 sounds based on immortal fuzz boxes, delay pedals, reverbs, mods, filters and more-its even got a full-featured 28-second looper. It's like having a gigantic pedal board stuffed into a convenient easy-to-use package. No complicated menus or presets, just a few dedicated knobs that channel the soul and ease of a stompbox. Line 6 stompbox modelers are heralded around the world for their legendary tones, stunning sonic capabilities and jaw-dropping versatility. On the stage and in the studio, experience celebrated modern and vintage distortions, delays, loopers, modulations, filters and so much more, and listen as they add color, depth and dimension to your music.

"The M13 does not sound "digital" or tinny like some other combo effects units. I have taught and played guitar for 26 years, have owned both combo processors and individual effects units and the M13 is the best effects unit I have ever used."

Nikki Shannon: Too Few

Nikki Shannon is more than just a pretty face. In fact, she has the complete package--stunning voice, well-seasoned pianist, incredible songwriting and an electrifying personality that captures you instantly and leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Nikki also has a chilled vibe that flows right into her music and her performances which she executes as easily as enjoying a glass of fine wine.

"It all started on Thanksgiving Eve when I was 4. My mom went to buy a horse but instead came back with a piano." Growing up in Kingston, New York, Nikki would watch her two older sisters play the piano and begged her mother for piano lessons. Even at a young age, she spent hours incessantly at the keyboard. In her teen years, she was constantly performing and songwriting--at first, singing in lounges, then writing/performing wedding songs for couples, and eventually writing songs for her debut album "Too Few".

Nikki's striking style, exceptional talent and her "bring it" attitude definitely sets her apart from other artists. Her songs reflect her to a tee--they are raw, real, and relatable. From moments of self-empowerment ("She is Me" and "Inner Circle"), self-realization ("Drink"), self-doubt ("Under Her Breathe"), and even making light of a woman's monthly visitor ("Chocolate and Wine"). "Suffocate", Nikki's favorite track, displays the sexy grittiness of her voice and showcases her classical piano training. Nikki's songs have recently been featured in an episode of "Six Degrees" on ABC, as well been on XM Satellite radio and the NYC classic rock station Q104.3 ("Out of the Box" hosted by Jonathan Clarke.) Nikki Shannon's debut album "Too Few" (released June 2008) is an eclectic mixture of sounds bursting with infectious melodies incorporating several genres of music yet sounding like nothing you have heard before.

Check out her debut album "Too Few" now! The album is available on itunes, Rhapsody, Napster, E-Music, and Amazon.

Indie rocker Nikki Shannon has recently been playing around town in support of her debut disc Too Few which was released last month. Nikki is a talented pianist/keyboardist who is has a raw bluesy voice that is somewhat comparable to early Melissa Etheridge. She also has a fascinating bio as her MySpace profile talks about how the financial challenges of being a NYC artist left her homeless for a period and sleeping on friend's couches and in the basement of piano bars.

Nick Howard: Something to Talk About

Nick Howard is a musician focused on the highly coveted prize of achieving fame with his music. Coming to New York City in 2004, he’s been working a full-time career-balancing act as a means to achieve this goal. “I knew I didn’t want to be that guy living off my girlfriend or mooching off friends. I realize I had to be realistic about pursuing this,” says Howard. And coming to the US with no family or connections would make it that much tougher in a big city where aspiring singer-songwriters are a penny a dozen.

While growing up in Brighton, England with his mother, grandmother and sister, Howard listened to a lot of American and British soul, pop, rock and blues artists, ranging from typical influences like The Beatles and The Who to inspirational leading men like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and Freddy Mercury. Watching these artists is what really inspired confidence in Howard to get up and perform in front of people. He started playing the guitar and singing at the age of 10, eventually forming bands with friends throughout high school who emulated the stars of the booming ‘90s Brit-Pop revolution. He later attended college in Nottingham where he continued to write songs, performed at venues across the UK and graduated with a degree in Computer Science.

After moving to New York City in 2004, Howard eventually settled in Long Island City just outside of Manhattan. He started booking shows for himself and performing around the City, grabbing the attention of big-name musicians and producers. He eventually met Travis Harrison, with whom Howard collaborated on his first album Contradicted, a 6-track EP that he independently released in 2005. The blues-inspired EP received several accolades, including a feature on Clearchannel’s “Discover New Music” campaign in 2006. “Contradictions”, a track from the EP, will soon be featured in the upcoming Elisha Cuthbert movie, My Sassy Girl, to be released in 2008.

The Land of Beginning Again
Kathrin King Segal
with
Charlie Brown

Land of Beginning Again, brings together jazz, folk and country influences – and even a little classical. The CD is a collaboration with Charlie, with four of Segal's original songs, including the title song, and two of his, primarily instrumentals. He plays most of the guitars on the tracks, all lead guitars, plus electric bass, Dobro and lap steel. Brown and Segal met in New York a few decades ago, and he went on to a stellar career as a studio musician, as well as releasing two solo LP's on Polydor, and a CD, Ride in the Country. Segal's first CD, ''Better Late Than...'' is more folk oriented, while ''Land of Beginning Again'' has a more eclectic range of styles, and expresses some of Ms. Segal's feelings of regret, time passing, second chances and 'never giving up on your dreams'.

1. Comes Love
2. Harry
3. Ships
4. Charlie's Blue in G
5. Women Be Wise
6. Beautiful
7. Jump
8. Lazy Afternoon
9. Hesitation Blues
10. Flower Duet
11. One More (Land of Beginning Again)

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HOT MOONLIGHT

The music of Jay Gorney sung by his daughter, Karen Lynn Gorney of ''Saturday Night Fever'' fame. Karen's dad was the legendary composer and lyricist Jay Gorney who wrote 'Brother Can You Spare a Dime', and 'You're My Thril'l and dozens of other Broadway hits, many of which have become standards for legions of singers and entertainers. Many of these hit songs were composed over five decades, many for Paramount Pictures in the 1930's and 40's and for Broadway shows like Americana, Shoot the Works and The Happiest Girl in the World.

Trivia: ''Brother Can You Spare a Dime'' is one of the most recorded songs in history with more than 35 top artists having recorded it.

Right after filming ''Saturday Night Fever'', Karen begin recording her father's music. The CD result HOT MOONLIGHT is in stores now, so look for it! The album contains Brother Can You Spare a Dime, You're My Thrill, Hot Moonlight, Ah! But Is It Love?, You And Your Broken Heart, What Makes My Baby Blue, When I'm Housekeeping For You, Adrift on a Star, He's The Hottest Man In Town, and What Wouldn't I Do For That Man. All these are sung by Karen in her inimitable style. This a true collector's item and a great present for the music lover and historian in your circle.

Order this hot album.