04 May 2015

BIG NAMES COMING TO THE iWIRELESS CENTER

By iWireless Center
CHRIS TOMLIN'S LOVE RAN REDTOUR FEATURING REND COLLECTIVE

Grammy and Dove® award-winning, Christian worship sensation Chris Tomlin hits the road again this fall for his "Love Ran Red" Tour, featuring Rend Collective.

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The highly anticipated night of worship will feature new songs from Tomlin's new release, Love Ran Red album along with an array of hits from the past. With nine albums, 12 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award and eight additional nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a platinum and four gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by Time magazine as "most likely the most often sung artist anywhere," Tomlin also has 15 of the Top 100 CCLI songs, with 4 of them being in the top 10.

Opening the show will be energetic Northern Irish worship favorites Rend Collective.

About Chris Tomlin With ten albums, 13 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award and eight additional nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a platinum and four gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by Time magazine as "most likely the most often sung artist anywhere," Tomlin also has 15 of the Top 100 CCLI songs, with 4 of them being in the top 10. BMI's 2014 Songwriter of the Year, Tomlin's "How Great Is Our God" was his first No. 1 on the CCLI Top 25, moving to No. 1 after becoming one of the fasting rising modern day hymns in CCLI chart history. In addition to having sold more than 5.3 million albums and over 8 million digital tracks, Tomlin made history as his single "Jesus Messiah" (Hello Love) garnered 97 adds at radio its first week and skyrocketed to No. 1, making it the biggest ever add date in Christian radio history. In the midst of his record breaking success, and continuing his role as worship leader at Passion City Church in Atlanta, GA, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide. Burning Lights, debuted at No. 1 atop the Billboard 200 in January 2013, making history as only the fourth Christian music album to do so.

MIRANDA LAMBERT GOES RETRO WITH BRINGING BACK HER "ROADSIDE BARS AND PINK GUITARS TOUR" ON OCTOBER 17TH.

NASHVILLE, TN -Reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Miranda Lambert, is excited to resurrect her "Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars Tour" this fall in the shape of an all women's tour. Miranda hits the stage at the iWireless Center in Moline, IL on Saturday, October 17th. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 8th and are available at the iWireless Center Box Office, by phone at 800-745-300, and online at www.Ticketmaster.com.

Miranda recently thrilled audiences across the country with her Certified Platinum Tour, including her sold-out Madison Square Garden show in New York, with Rolling Stone Magazine saying, "Lambert commanded her no-nonsense stage show with an effortless, unassuming confidence, singing fan-favorite ballads like "Over You" and "The House That Built Me" right alongside hard-partying rockers like her current single, "Little Red Wagon," and her signature, set-closing "Gunpowder and Lead."

She will be joined again by RaeLynn, whose gold-certified single "God Made Girls" made her a fan favorite on tour this spring. Pristine vocalist Ashley Monroe whose duet with Blake Shelton was a recent No.1 hit at Country Radio will appear again on select dates with repertoire that includes her new single, "On To Something Good".

Miranda decided to up the ante and add a few new faces to the bill, Clare Dunn, who she recently saw perform at the Stagecoach Festival. "I hadn't seen her before - but I'm a fan now," Miranda said. "You don't see that many women who get up there and really slay a guitar and play some real rock 'n' roll country."

And introducing singer, songwriter Courtney Cole whose debut song "Drunk" made an impressive impact at Spotify and is now at available at iTunes. Her acoustic EP #NoFilter, a four-song collection, is currently exclusively at Spotify.

Miranda has been supportive of her fellow female artists for years and feels strongly about continuing that pattern. "I really support female artists in any genre, especially country music right now," Lambert said. "I've taken girls on tour for a long time and I want to continue to do that because I feel like I can give them a platform".

Expect to be wowed in these cities: Missoula, MT - Billings, MT - Rapid City, SD- Mankato, MN - Augusta, GA - Fayetteville, NC - Roanoke, VA - Huntsville, AL - Tupelo, MS - Jonesboro, AR - Lacrosse, WI - Ft. Wayne, IN and Moline, IL.

Visit http://mirandalambert.com for more details.

For more information, please contact:
Marcel Pariseau / Sarah Fuller - True Public Relations - 323-957-0730

Fount Lynch - Sony Music Nashville - (615) 301-4373 Fount.Lynch@SonyMusic.com

About Miranda Lambert
Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert is the reigning five-time CMA and reigning six-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year. The first single off of Lambert's fifth studio album, Platinum, "Automatic," was Lambert's highest charting first week single to date and won CMA Song of the Year as well as ACM Song of the year. Her duet with Carrie Underwood, the album's second single, "Somethin' Bad," has been certified as an RIAA Platinum Digital Single.

Platinum, made history when it debuted atop Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart, making Lambert the first country artist in the history of the chart to have each of her five albums debut at number one. Platinum also debuted at the top of the all genre Billboard 200 as the number one album in the nation.

About RaeLynn
RaeLynn scored the highest charting debut single by a solo female artist in 2014 and sold over half a million copies of her GOLD-certified debut single "God Made Girls." The petite talent's follow-up, "For A Boy," is now available on iTunes and is quickly becoming a fan-favorite. Taste of Country insists, "fans of every age will find a trio of lyrics to get behind" on RaeLynn's ME EP (The Valory Music Co.), a diverse collection the vibrant 20-year-old singer/songwriter penned.

RaeLynn will hit the road with Rascal Flatts' RIOT TOUR 2015 later this month before joining fellow Texan Miranda Lambert once again. For tour dates and adventures, follow RaeLynn on Twitter and RaeLynnOfficial.net.

About Ashley Monroe
Ashley Monroe's new single "On to Something Good," which was recently picked as one of SPIN's "Can't Miss Tracks," is available at iTunes and currently impacting country radio. Written by Monroe with Barry Dean and Luke Laird, "On to Something Good" is the first single from her much-anticipated sophomore album expected to be released later this year and produced by friend and mentor, Vince Gill and Justin Neibank.

Her second Warner Bros. Records release follows the critically acclaimed Like A Rose, named the top country record of 2013 by Billboard, Rolling Stone and The New
York Times. Ashley is currently enjoying a top 5 hit with "Lonely Tonight," her duet with label mate Blake Shelton, and will be on the road with the Vince Gill and Friends Tour, Lambert's Certified Platinum Tour and Little Big Town's Summer Tour 2015. She'll also be making select festival appearances.

About Clare Dunn
Clare Dunn is a fearless performer and guitar player whose music possesses a unique blend of country and rock. In 2014, Clare was named the highest charting independent female artist on the Music Row Country Breakout chart in 10 years. Shortly after, she was featured on the cover of USA Today. The article, "Country Lassos 'Fresh Voices'," discussed her inclusion as one of SiriusXM's Fresh Female Voices.

In addition to opening select shows for American Rock icon Bob Seger on his 2015 tour, she also topped "Artists to Watch in 2015" lists for USA Today, Billboard, The Boston Globe, Taste of Country, Roughstock and Whiskey Riff, and was named one of 2015's Next Big Things by MusicRow Magazine. Clare is signed to Universal Music Group Nashville and has a world wide publishing agreement with BMG/Chrysalis. Visit www.ClareDunn.com and follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

About Courtney Cole
Courtney Cole is introducing her unique brand of fun-filled, energetic sound to fans with her first single, "Drunk" now available at iTunes. The music video accompanying her single charted at #1 on Taste of Country's Top 10 Countdown within 2 weeks and debuted at #8 on CMT Pure 12 Pack Countdown. According to ShotGun Seat, "Cole achieves the perfect balance of being simultaneously strong and vulnerable, like an early Taylor Swift".

Courtney has been hitting the pavement across the country opening for artists like Chris Young, Kip Moore, Thompson Square, Josh Thompson & Granger Smith. As a Spotify Spotlight Artist and one of Huffington Post's Country Artists to Watch in 2015, Courtney is bringing her hometown spirit of New Orleans into her music, her empowering lyrics and her live show. Check out Courtney at CourtneyColeMusic.com, Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
29 Apr 2015

"#Nepal2015" BENEFIT CONCERT ANNOUNCED

By Rick Martin

DES MOINES, Iowa - Today, Above + Beyond Cancer has joined forces with the Des Moines Social Club to host the "Nepal 2015" concert to benefit the citizens of Nepal affected by the devastating earthquake over the weekend. 

We are pleased to announce three Iowa bands will be performing during the benefit concert at the Des Moines Social Club next Tuesday, May 5th with doors opening at 5:00. Each of the bands, Foxholes, MAIDS, and Chris Fairbank, have agreed to waive their fee so 100% of the ticket proceeds will go to the nonprofit AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization with a team on the ground in Nepal administering shipments of medial aid and relief supplies for survivors of the earthquake.

"Above + Beyond Cancer was founded four years ago after taking cancer survivors and caregivers on a live-changing journey to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal," said Brad Anderson, Executive Director of Above + Beyond Cancer.  "The people of Nepal have given us so much over the past four years, we feel it is now our duty to give back and lend a helping hand to the citizens of this beautiful country.  Not surprisingly, Iowans have stepped up to the plate in a big way and are ready to help. This benefit concert came together quickly thanks to the generosity of the bands, the Des Moines Social Club and all the Iowans who have reached out over the past couple days wanting to help the people of Nepal.  It's going to be a fun event for a critically important cause." 

According to 2013 census numbers, there are 560 Iowa residents who were born in Nepal.

"I've been close to the great team at Above + Beyond Cancer for years now, and I appreciate all they are doing to help my friends and family in Nepal," said Iowa Nepalese Association board member Bikal Adhikari.  "We've lost a lot of people and history due to the earthquake and its aftershocks, and the situation remains very unstable.  I will continue to monitor the situation closely and look forward to the benefit concert next week to raise awareness and funds for the people of Nepal."  

TUESDAY, MAY 5TH

WHAT: "Nepal 2015" benefit concert featuring Foxholes, MAIDS and Chris Fairbank.  100% of the ticket proceeds will go to AmeriCares.  General Admission tickets are $20.15, and VIP Tickets are $201.50.  Tickets can be purchased at www.AboveAndBeyondCancer.org.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 5th.  Doors open at 5:00 PM.  Event 5:00 - 7:30pm.

WHERE: Des Moines Social Club - 900 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa
28 Apr 2015

America's Navy is coming to CASI the Center for Active Seniors

By Rick Martin

Davenport, Iowa - America's Navy is coming to CASI the Center for Active Seniors to host a performance by Ambassadors to the Midwest, the U.S. Navy Band Naval Service Training Command Great Lakes show band, during its spring 2015 tour.

Ambassadors to the Midwest performances are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. , Tuesday, May 5th at The Center for Active Seniors, Inc., CASI, located at 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA.  The tour is one of the Navy's signature outreach programs.  All programs are free and open to the public.

"Pride in Service" has been the theme for Navy Band Great Lakes for more than a century.  From 1911, when the band formed, to 1917, when Lieutenant Commander John Philip Sousa served as Bandmaster, to today's Director, Geordie Kelly, our music represents the pride and professionalism that is synonymous with the United States Navy.  Serving Commander, Naval Service Training Commands mission of transforming volunteers into 21st century Sea Warriors, Navy Band Great Lakes performs weekly for basic training graduations to pay honor to recruits, Sailors and their families, while balancing out their robust schedule to more than 350 performances annually for millions of Americans across the Midwest.  The concerts are family-friendly events, meant to be entertaining and patriotic for young and old alike.

·         The Center For Active Seniors, Inc. also known as CASI was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. With more than 2000 members in the Quad Cities, CASI Senior Advocacy programs help more than 5000 additional older adults, their families, and caregivers with needs assessment and referral for services.

·         CASI's Jane's Place, the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa, provides a comfortable, homelike atmosphere for adults who need supervised care during the day due to stroke recovery, Alzheimer's and dementia.  Jane's Place provides just the right amount of personal care while allowing maximum independence while at Jane's Place Day Center.

·         For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, Jane's Place and/or Senior Advocacy, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call 563.386.7477.
28 Apr 2015

Matt Hamma performs in Concert Choir concert

By Jamie Kelly

MOUNT VERNON, IA (04/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Matt Hamma of Davenport performed in a concert April 19 as a member of the Concert Choir.

The Cornell College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers performed "Love in Spring," a concert of songs based on texts about love, on Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in King Chapel. The Concert Choir performed Johannes Brahms' "Neue Liebeslieder," his second set of love waltzes based of a varied group of folk poems from Europe and Asia, and "MLK," a piece made popular by U2 and arranged for choir. The Chamber Singers performed Eric Whitacre's "Five Hebrew Love Songs," a vocal jazz piece, "Come Home," from Peter Eldridge of New York Voices, works by Daniel Pinkham and Healy Willan, madrigals, and romantic songs.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship-all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's, one of the "Best Value Schools" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

23 Apr 2015

Some John Deere Middle Schoolers are running a successful DJ business...thanks to a federal grant that provides for an after school DJ Club

By Rick Martin
(Moline, IL) The Lights On for Learning DJ Club started at the beginning of this year and each week 12 students meet and critique their latest gig.  According to the Lights ON DJ Club sponsor, Dylan Cross, the kids are very professional about playing music and lighting up the dance floor.  Here are some of the items they consider each week:

- Review previous dances, what went well and what did not
- Select and preview songs for future dances
- Communicate with the principal to better understand his expectations
- Generate ideas for new dances within our school
- Begin planning for future marketing outside of our school
- Review budgets and look for ways to raise money for club sustainability

Cross says the federally funded DJ Club is truly an entrepreneurial program.  "Through this program we hope to show students how to run a successful business.  We think that our model is far more effective than reading business information from a textbook.  Students learn how to manage money, maintain a budget, communicate and compromise with each other, and work within rules and guidelines from teachers, mentors, and the building principal".

Recently the John Deere Middle School Lights On DJ Club offered a dance to celebrate the end of PARCC testing.  The school also had an afternoon dance for the 6th grade students and an evening dance for the 7th and 8th grade students.  Both were very well attended.  Potter says the kids seem to love every aspect of the business process.  They have found that selecting and previewing music lyrics is a long and tedious task but they divide up their work and collaborate within small groups.

The media is invited to the DJ Club this Friday, May 24th at 3:15 pm in room 318 at John Deere Middle School (2035 11th Street, Moline).   They can interview the kids and see them in action.
23 Apr 2015

Augustana Chamber Singers perform spring concert

By Lauren Reid

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/22/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Chamber Singers performed their spring concert on Sunday, April 19 in Wallenberg Hall. Seventeen student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included "Dobbin's Flowery Vale" arranged by Rachel Lindley and "World of Sports" by Anders Edenroth, among others. This performance was in conjunction with the Wennerberg Men's Chorus Festival with Matt Oltman which was made possible by the generous support from the Meredith Foundation.

Students from your area included:

Benjamin Knapper of Davenport

Jens Hurty of Moline

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

23 Apr 2015

Wennerberg Men's Festival Chorus

By Lauren Reid

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/22/2015)(readMedia)-- The Wennerberg Men's Festival Chorus participated in a four day workshop with guest conductor Matt Oltman. The final performance was on Sunday, April 19 in Wallenberg Hall. Over forty men from Wennerberg Men's Chorus, Augustana Choir, the Handel Oratorio Society, local high schools, and the surrounding community participated in the festival. Selections included "Ave Maria" by Franz Biebl and "Die Rose stand imm Tau" by Robert Shumann, among others. The festival was made possible by the generous support of the Meredith Foundation.

Students from your area included:

Andrew Skalak of Davenport

Anthony TouVelle of Bettendorf

Adam Bengfort of Davenport

Joseph Oliger of Davenport

Liam Baldwin of Davenport

Jens Hurty of Moline

Payton Brasher of Davenport

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

23 Apr 2015

'R.E.M. by MTV' Hits U.S. Movie Theaters for One Night on Tuesday, May 19

By Rick Martin
DENVER - April 21, 2015 - I want my REMTV! Fathom Events, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, announced today the next concert event in the "Classic Music Series" -- Classic Music Series: R.E.M. by MTV. Coming to select U.S. movie theaters nationwide on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. (local time), R.E.M. by MTV, tells the story of thirty years of the GRAMMY® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers from their early days in Athens, GA through to stadium tours around the world. Drawing on archival footage from the MTV vaults, the film traces R.E.M. in real time, which makes it feel as exciting and immediate as it did when it was happening. This exclusive cinema event includes famous R.E.M. interviews with Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, television performances, award show appearances, clips from live concerts and more.
Tickets for "R.E.M. by MTV" are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented in approximately 300 select movie theaters around the country through Fathom's Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
"Alexander Young's documentary is a fine way to tell the story of R.E.M. through its various twists and turns, as captured in real time by MTV's cameras-- it has some great funny bits too!" said longtime R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs.
MTV and R.E.M. came of age together and for decades were inexorably intertwined. Singer Michael Stipe, guitaristPeter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry formed R.E.M. in 1980, with the band releasing its first single just weeks before MTV hit the airwaves in 1981.  From the start, MTV documented R.E.M,'s music and stories, and ultimately, their decision to disband in 2011. R.E.M. by MTV, a feature-length documentary directed by Alexander Young, compiles footage from the vaults of MTV and their domestic and international sister networks to tell the group's tale from start to end.
Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh-Owens said, "We are pleased to bring this event to select cinemas nationwide. 'R.E.M. by MTV' is a fascinating documentary that perfectly traces not only the entire career of one of the most influential alternative rock acts, but the network that changed how fans saw their favorite bands."
This is the fourth event in the "Classic Music Series," following the successful "Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014" in February, "Classic Music Series: Led Zeppelin" in March and Grateful Dead Annual Meet Up in May. The series will continue to feature at least one iconic band each month.
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23 Apr 2015

Coming to the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater April 2nd, Aerosmith Rocks Donington 3D

By Putnam Museum

Over their 40+ year career, Aerosmith has earned the title of "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" and their 3D concert is sure to be a crowd pleaser! With several platinum albums, many number one hits and 4 Grammy Awards, Aerosmith Rocks Donington 3D is packed with many fan favorites.

Captured at Donington Park at Leicestershire UK on Sunday June 15, 2014, where tickets to the live event went for $800... Aerosmith proved beyond a doubt that they still have what it takes to ROCK an audience.This concert will take fans on an epic Dream On journey full of Sweet Emotion.

"Walk This Way" to the Putnam May 7th at
7pm to hear the best Aerosmith songs on the National Geographic GIANT Screen!
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23 Apr 2015

Free Concerts Return to West Branch This May and June

By Adam Prato

WEST BRANCH, IOWA– This year's "Music on the Village Green" kicks off with the award-winning West Branch High School Jazz Band on Wednesday, May 13. The concerts are free and begin at 7:00 p.m. at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa.

Following the May 13 performance, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in cooperation with the City of West Branch and Main Street West Branch invites visitors to a series of special musical events each Thursday night in June.  The weekly performances feature 1970s hits group Brass Transit Authority (June 4), bluegrass band Highway Home (June 11), mariachi musicians Las Guitarras de Mexico (June 18), and bluesman Kevin "B.F." Burt (June 25).

The outdoor concerts take place on the village green at the intersection of Parkside Drive and Main Street in historic downtown West Branch.  The village green provides a classic small town setting in which to enjoy an evening of free entertainment. Ample parking is nearby, and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or ground blankets. In inclement weather the performances will be moved across Main Street to the West Branch Town Hall.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site joins parks across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. Launched by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

110 Parkside Drive

PO Box 607

West Branch, Iowa 52358

319 643-2541 phone

319 643-7864 fax

www.nps.gov/heho

Twitter: @HooverNPS

Facebook: HerbertHooverNHS

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