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June 2nd News





Andy Timmons / Mesa/Boogie
Southern & Northeastern Clinic Tour
June 2008

Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following locations in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION - Plus you'll hear some phenomenal performances from his critically acclaimed debut release, ear X-tacy.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 7:00 PM
Morrison Brothers
127 Dyess Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157

601-956-0135
www.mobro.net


Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 7:00 PM
O.DiBella Music
456 S. Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621

201-385-5800
www.456music.com


Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7:00 PM
Magdon Music
225 Lackawanna Ave.
Olyphant, PA 18447

570-383-9413
www.magdonmusic.com


Thursday, June 26, 2008, 7:00 PM
Rudy's Music
723 7th Ave. 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019

212-391-1699
www.rudysmusic.com


Friday,June 27, 2008, 7:00 PM
Matt's Music Center
35 Pleasant St.
Weymouth, MA 02190

781-335-0700
www.mattsmusic.com

Andy will share with you his secrets for getting amazing tone, featuring his favorite amplifiers, the Mesa/Boogie Lone Star & Stiletto Deuce II, along with his favorite speaker cabinets, the Mesa 2x12 and 4x12 Rectifiers. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible players perform up-close and personal and find out how you can improve your tone!

Players such as Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have invited Andy to perform with them - Come to this event and you'll quickly understand why. Don't miss it!!!

Admission is free, sponsored by Mesa/Boogie and American Guitar & Band - Admission/Seating is limited and will go fast so make your plans to attend now!

For more information about these events, please contact the applicable Mesa/Boogie Dealer listed above by calling or visiting their website - For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:

www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com
www.favorednations.com

May 20th News





ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR - GERMAN TV APPEARANCE

Friday May 30th
3:25 - 4:55
3SAT


If you live in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, be sure to tune into TV's 3SAT on Friday, May 30th at 3:25 to catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor performing on WDR's "Crossroads".

The band's performance was recorded on April 9th at the Harmonie in Bonn, Germany by German television WDR for the program "Rockpalast".

"ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR" is available at all your favorite music stores throughout Canada and the U.S.

Click here to order.

Catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor live on tour. For a complete list of dates, please click here.


May 8th News





ERIC SARDINAS INTERVIEW IN JUNE ISSUE OF GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE

Blues-rock slide guitarist Eric Sardinas is interviewed in the latest issue of Guitar Player magazine.

Pick up the June issue to read about Eric, his latest CD "ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR" and insight into his guitar playing prowess.

"ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR" is available at all your favorite music stores throughout Canada and the U.S.

Click here to order.

Catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor live on tour. For a complete list of dates, please click here.


WINNERS OF THE ERIC SARDINAS CONTEST!

Five lucky winners will be receiving an ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR prize pack!

Contest participants entered on-line at the Favored Nations website. Prize winners were selected by random drawing.

Each Prize Pack contains:
An autographed copy of Eric's latest Favored Nations CD ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR
A copy of ERIC SARDINAS - BLACK PEARLS CD from Favored Nations
An official Eric Sardinas thumb-pick

Watch for new Favored Nations contests to be announced soon!



April 29th News







NEW TOMMY EMMANUEL - CENTER STAGE CD - OUT NOW

TOMMY EMMANUEL
CENTER STAGE
LIVE 2 CD SET

NOW IN STORES IN THE USA AND CANADA!!!!

On-Sale in Europe: May 26th

Two-time Grammy® nominated acoustic guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel is currently on tour in support of his new live 2 CD set CENTER STAGE.

For a complete list of dates, click here

To read more about Tommy and his latest release, please click here

April 28th News



















ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR and YARDBIRDS LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB - NOW AVAILABLE AT AMAZON USA!


ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR


The latest CD from slide guitarist Eric Sardinas is now available at Amazon in the USA!

On his fourth album, "Eric Sardinas and Big Motor", the artist delivers a powerful musical statement that stands as his most accomplished release to date, fueled by a wily sense of adventure, imagination and ferocious lead guitar finery. Honest, soulful and fire-branded with a gritty passion, Eric Sardinas is the real deal, infusing his music with an embattled spirit, reconfiguring deep southern blues with the finesse of a master.

Click here to order.

Catch Eric Sardinas and Big Motor live on tour. For a complete list of dates, please click here.


THE YARDBIRDS

"Live At B.B. King Blues Club", the latest CD from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members is now at Amazon USA.

"Live At B.B. King Blues Club" captures a truly memorable performance of 19 songs including such Yardbirds classics as "For Your Love", "Heart Full of Soul", "Shapes of Things", and "Train Kept A Rollin'".

Click here to order.

The Yardbirds will be on tour with The Zombies throughout the U.K starting on May 14th. Click here for list of dates.

Watch for the Yardbirds to return to America with summer tour dates. Details will be posted soon.

April 15th News









TOMMY EMMANUEL AND PIERRE BENSUSAN RECOGNIZED
AS THE BEST IN GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE


Results of Guitar Player's annual Readers' Choice Awards for 2008 have been posted on their website.

Favored Nations artists Tommy Emmanuel and Pierre Bensusan were recognized as being the best in their respective fields!

Tommy Emmanuel was named "BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST", while Pierre Bensusan received "BEST WORLD GUITARIST".

Also worth noting is Larry Carlton who tied with Pat Metheny for "BEST JAZZ GUITARIST". In 2001, Larry Carlton recorded the Favored Nations release "No Substitutions" with Steve Lukather.

The voting ballot was published in the December issue. Voters were also able to vote on-line.

Click Here to read a preview of the awards. The print version will appear in the May 2008 issue of Guitar Player.

Thank you to all who voted.

On April 29th, Tommy Emmanuel will be releasing his new 2 CD live set "CENTER STAGE" on Favored Nations Acoustic.

For more Pierre Bensusan, pick up "ALTIPLANOS" on Favored Nations.

April 7th News





CENTER STAGE - New Tommy Emmanuel CD Available April 29th



Favored Nations Acoustic presents two new projects from Grammy® nominated virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel c.g.p.: Center Stage a live two CD set, followed by a full length concert DVD.

Center Stage is a two CD set and separate DVD release - originally recorded live over three nights in October of 2007 at the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico, California for the PBS television series "Sierra Center Stage."

Center Stage is a great mix of the new and the fan favorites from previous Favored Nations Acoustic releases like The Mystery and Endless Road. Both the CD and DVD feature such songs as Emmanuel's "Beatles Medley", "Mombasa", "Initiation", "Morning Aire" and include arrangements of popular traditional tunes "House of the Risin' Sun" and "Amazing Grace".

Introduced are four never-before recorded songs of Emmanuel's - "Ruby's Eyes", "The Jolly Swagman", Lenny Bro'" and "Papa George" (inspired by George Harrison).

CENTER STAGE THE LIVE TWO CD SET
ON SALE APRIL 29TH
IN THE USA AND CANADA.


PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL U.S.
ON-LINE RETAILERS SUCH AS AMAZON

ON SALE IN EUROPE: MAY 26TH

Watch for the Center Stage DVD to Arrive in Mid Summer
Details to Follow


March 21st News





Andy Timmons / Mesa/Boogie
Central U.S. Clinic Date
April 2008

Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following location in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION - Plus you'll hear some phenomenal performances from his critically acclaimed debut release, Ear X-tacy.

Friday, April 25, 2008 @ 7:00 PM

American Guitar & Band
13777 Grove Drive North
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(Hwy 94 & Weaver Lake Rd)

763-424-4888
info@americanguitarandband.com

Andy will share with you his secrets for getting amazing tone, featuring his favorite amplifiers, the Mesa/Boogie Lone Star & Stiletto Deuce II, along with his favorite speaker cabinets, the Mesa 2x12 and 4x12 Rectifiers. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the world's most incredible players perform up-close and personal and find out how you can improve your tone!

Players such as Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have invited Andy to perform with them - Come to this event and you'll quickly understand why. Don't miss it!!!

Admission is free, sponsored by Mesa/Boogie and American Guitar & Band - Admission/Seating is limited and will go fast so make your plans to attend now!

For more information about this event, please contact American Guitar & Band by calling or visiting their website as listed above - For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:

www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com
www.favorednations.com

February 29th News





ANDY TIMMONS BAND TOUR DATES

The Andy Timmons Band is going to be performing live through March and April. Watch for Andy to appear in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy and the USA.

MARCH 14TH - FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - MUSIKMESSE
INFO: http://musik.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/de/

MARCH 15TH - FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - MUSIKMESSE
INFO: http://musik.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/de/

MARCH 16TH - VERVIERS (BELGIUM) - SPIRIT OF '66
INFO: 0032-87-2522233 www.spiritof66.com

MARCH 18TH - WETZLAR (GERMANY) - FRANZIS
INFO: 0049-644148767 www.franzis-wetzlar.de

MARCH 20TH - VALENCIA (SPAIN) - SALA FUSSION (Gig + Clinic)
INFO: 0034-685452716 www.salafussion.com

MARCH 22ND - VILLAMALEA ALBACETE (SPAIN)
CASA DE LA CULTURA (Gig + Clinic) INFO: 0034-658856869

MARCH 25TH - PISA (ITALY) - BORDERLINE
INFO: 050-580577 www.borderlinepisa.it

MARCH 26TH - MILANO (ITALY) - MUSICDROME
INFO: iceconcerti@gmail.com opening act: STRING 24

MARCH 27TH - RIVALTA SUL MINCIO (MN) (ITALY) - LE ANTICHE COLONIE
INFO: www.modernmusicinstitute.com

MARCH 28TH - ELLERA DI CORCIANO (PG) - TEATRO ARCA
INFO: 349-0583408 www.modernmusicinstitute.com

MARCH 29TH - PESCARA (ITALY) - ROCKHOUSE CLUB
INFO: www.rockhouseclub.net

MARCH 30TH - CONEGLIANO (TV) (ITALY) - ADGPA GUITAR
INTERNATIONAL RENDEZ-VOUS - INFO: www.adgpa.it

MARCH 31ST - SAN GIOVANNI IN PERSICETO (BO) (ITALY) - TEATRO FANIN
INFO: iceconcerti@gmail.com

APRIL 3RD - ROMA (ITALY) - STAZIONE BIRRA
INFO: www.stazionebirra.it opening act: ALESSANDRO BENVENUTI BAND

APRIL 4TH - MADDALONI (CE) (ITALY) - TEATRO ALAMBRA (Gig + Clinic)
INFO: 328/3456629 cirus81@libero.it opening act: CIRO MANNA BAND

APRIL 6TH - MESSINA (ITALY) - TEATRO ANNIBALE MARIA DI FRANCIA
INFO: 090/2924981 info@lizardmessina.it

APRIL 16TH - DALLAS, TEXAS (USA) - Granada Theater w/Gary Hoey
INFO: http://www.granadatheater.com/



February 19th News












ERIC SADINAS AND BIG MOTOR - NEW CD OUT NOW!

The latest CD from slide guitarist Eric Sardinas is out now in the USA! The CD is now available at all Eric Sardinas live performances and online at MusicToday.com. Digital downloads can be purchased at all online music stores.

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
THE ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR CD WILL BE ON SALE AT MUSIC TODAY FOR $11.98. SALE ENDS MARCH 31ST. CLICK HERE TO ORDER

CANADA RELEASE: April 1st, 2008

INTERNATIONAL RELEASE: April 28th, 2008


ANDY TIMMONS - U.S. CLINIC TOUR

Recently, guitarist Andy Timmons hit the road on his Mesa/Boogie U.S. Clinic Tour. Seen here, is Andy playing a Fender Telecaster at C.V. Lloyde Music Center in Champaign, Illinois.



The clinics were a chance to learn a bit about Andy and his Mesa/Boogie amps as well as hear songs from his latest Favored Nations release Resolution.

Thanks To Rob at C.V. Lloyde Music Center for providing the photo.

Feb 14th News





ERIC SARDINAS AND BIG MOTOR TOUR 2008 - NEW DATES ADDED

The Eric Sardinas and Big Motor 2008 tour continues to grow. Additional dates have been added for the U.S., Germany, Czech Republic, Portugal and Spain. Watch for additional cities to be announced soon!

To see the current dates, Click Here

For more info on the new Eric Sardinas and Big Motor CD, Click Here



January 30th News











PHOTOS AND VIDEO FROM NAMM 2008

The 2008 NAMM convention in Anaheim, California recently came to a conclusion and like many labels, Favored Nations' artists were seen a' plenty.

Here's a small sample:


Favored Nations artist Mattias IA Eklundh performing at the Hohner booth at NAMM 2008.


Favored Nations artist Vernon Reid performs with Living Colour at one of the countless NAMM after parties held at one of the surrounding hotel venues.


Dug Pinnick of Kings X performing with Living Colour.


The Ibanez 20th Anniversary Joe Satriani Concert
(Foreground) Favored Nations artists Doug Doppler (Far Left) and Marty Friedman (Far Right) join Herman Li, Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert on stage.
(Background) Matt Bissonette and Galen Henson


Fender held one of their usual great jam sessions. Guitar great Greg Koch was in attendance and played some incredible licks. CLICK HERE to view video of his performance.

Another Favored Nations artist there to play was bass legend Stu Hamm. Here's a great clip of him performing: CLICK HERE

January 15th News















TOMMY EMMANUEL - LIVE AT HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
50 MOST ESSENTIAL GUITAR DVDS


LIVE AT HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA, Tommy Emmanuel's latest DVD on Favored Nations has been voted by Guitar Player magazine to be one of the 50 MOST ESSENTIAL GUITAR DVDS.

The editors and staff at Guitar Player have gone through the plethora of digital video discs from the guitar genre to come up with the 50 DVDs that they feel highlight the "serious guitar goods."

Pick up the February issue of Guitar Player to read the cover feature and see who joins Tommy on the magazine's list of the 50 greatest guitar DVDs.



GUITAR PLAYER - NEW ARTICLE ON DOUG DOPPLER AND GUITAR HERO III

Ever wonder who's actually playing those guitar riffs on the new Guitar Hero III - Legends Of Rock? The February issue of Guitar Player reveals all. Favored Nations artist Doug Doppler is interviewed and reveals a few in-sights on how he was able to capture the sounds of those classics songs. Also present are the other skilled musicians who played on the game's tracks.

To hear more Doug Doppler, get DOPPLER INC. - NU INSTRUMETAL from Favored Nations, available at all your favorite record shops and on-line stores.



CANADA - Favored Nations albums are now available at iTunes.

Favored Nations is now available for download at iTunes in Canada. Preview and purchase music from Favored Nations releases like:
- THE YARDBIRDS - LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB
- TOMMY EMMANUEL - THE MYSTERY
- VERNON REID - OTHER TRUE SELF
- MIMI FOX - PERPETUALLY HIP
- And many more!


January 8th News Pt2



















ERIC SARDINAS - NEW 2008 TOUR DATES

Eric Sardinas will once again stake his claim on the music world with his unique brand of gutsy guitar driven Blues/Rock. A full-blown worldwide Eric Sardinas tour is now building in support of his up-coming new album release.

A complete list of tour dates are now posted with new shows being added... please visit the Favored Nations' Tour section to stay up to date on where you can catch Eric live.

Details on the new Eric Sardinas album will be posted shortly. Watch this space!



TOMMY EMMANUEL - A VIDEO MESSAGE

Tommy has posted a special video clip on You Tube to wish all his friends and fans a Happy New Year. Click here for a complete update on the guitar great.







CRAZY - THE FAVORED NATIONS FILM SCREENING




CRAZY, an independent feature film inspired by the life of legendary guitarist Hank Garland had its first big screen showing on Monday, December the 10th at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California.




Ali Larter, Star of CRAZY at the After Party

The Favored Nations production was shown to a full capacity audience of the film's cast, crew, family, friends and various music celebrities. Such folks in attendance were the movie's main stars Ali Larter and Waylon Payne, executive producers Ray Scherr and Steve Vai, director/writer/producer Rick Bieber, music supervisor Richard Rudolph and numerous others from the cast and crew.


Film Cast Member Mandy Barnett Performing On-Stage at After Party

Also seen at the screening were guitarists James Burton, John Frusciante, Tony MacAlpine, Steve Lukather and Allan Holdsworth to name a few.


Steve Lukather, Steve Vai & Warren Di Martini Trade Leads at the After Party Jam Session

Following the film, an after party took place where music was performed live by a stellar list of guests. Cast members Mandy Barnett and Stacy Earl sang songs featured in the movie. Waylon Payne, who portrays Hank Garland, sang a beautiful version of "Crazy", made famous by Patsy Cline. Also performing with the house band were guitar greats Warren Di Martini, Steve Lukather, James Burton and son Jeff, Steve Vai, Tony MacAlpine, Larry Koonse, and more. Spotted in the packed crowd were actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and musician John Mayer.


Guitar Legend James Burton Performs with the Movie's Lead Waylon Payne

CRAZY chronicles the legendary guitar player's who emergence from the Nashville scene in the 1950's. Blessed with incomparable natural talent, Hank quickly became one of the most in-demand session players in town - artists including Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley sought him out to play on their recordings. Moving fluently between country, rockabilly, jazz and other idioms, Hank was also recognized by jazz masters including Dave Brubeck, Gary Burton, Joe Morello and Joe Benjamin. Tragically, clashes with the Nashville music establishment, a tempestuous relationship with his wife Evelyn, a near fatal car accident and subsequent electric shock therapy ended Hank's playing career at the age of thirty-one. Today, almost a half-century after he vanished from the music scene, Hank Garland's guitar lives on through scores of other performers' hit records and his own visionary jazz recordings.

To read more and view the film's trailer, CLICK HERE

All Photos © Jesse Grant for WireImage

January 8th News


Andy Timmons Band - Mesa/Boogie Central U.S. Clinic Tour

Meet Texas Guitar Great, Tone Master & Favored Nations Recording Artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following locations in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, Resolution.

Mon., Feb. 4, 2008 7:00 PM
Hix Brothers Music
4315 Westbrook,
Aurora, IL 60504

Tues., Feb. 5, 2008 7:00 PM
Interstate/Cascio Music
13819 W. National Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151

Wed., Feb. 6, 2008 7:00pm
The Rock Box - Guzzardo Music
317 W. Jefferson
Rockford, IL 61101

Thurs., Feb. 7, 2008 7:00pm
The Luthier Shoppe
1717 Wabash Ave.
Springfield, IL 62704

Fri., Feb. 8, 2008 7:00pm
CV Lloyde Music Center
102 S. Neil
Champaign, IL 61820

Sat., Feb. 9, 2008 5:30pm
Maken' Music
1455 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60622

For further details, see the latest Mesa/Boogie Newsletter. Get there early... Andy's clinics are always well attended events.

For more Andy Timmons, click here.


December 12th News




Ryan Seacrest Spins Kenny Ellis' Song "Swinging Dreiedel"

Favored Nations artist Kenny Ellis has gained a new fan in national personality Ryan Seacrest. Seacrest spent a portion of his airtime this morning to discuss how much he loved Kenny's song "Swingin Dreidel"!

"On-Air with Ryan Seacrest!" is heard weekday mornings on 102.7 KIIS-FM.

CNN Newswoman Daryn Kagan featured Kenny on her podcast. Click here to watch.

Kenny has recently been played on:
KFI 640 - L..A.'s popular morning program "The Bill Handel show" has been using "Swingin' Dreidel" from the CD Kenny Ellis "Hannukah Swings" as their opening to local holiday news. Earlier in the month, Handel gave a nice plug to Kenny and his CD.

KFWB radio - An interview with Ellis ran last week promoting a local appearance.

XM - Radio Hanukkah - "Hanukkah Swings!" now in rotation till December 12th along with pre-recorded Kenny Ellis stories and holiday wishes.

Martini Lounge Radio 1340 AM - "Hanukkah Swings!" is now spinning at the Philadelphia station.



Peppino D'Agostino January Radio Appearance

Listen to Peppino D'Agostino live on the radio at the following times:

January 12, 2008, 3:00PM PST
LIVE ON-AIR - KALW San Francisco Bay Area 91.7 FM
Also streaming at www.kalw.org

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January 13, 2008, 11:30AM PST
LIVE ON-AIR:
KPIG Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay 107.5 FM
KPIG Greater San Francisco Bay Area 1510 AM
KPYG San Luis Obispo 94.9 FM
KZAP Chico 96.7 FM
Also streaming at www.kpig.com
November 27th News




Favored Nations Holiday Ringtones

Download the Steve Lukather "Carol of the Bells" or "Joy To The World" ringtone to your cell phone for an axe-bending ring, or you can download the Kenny Ellis "Swingin' Dreidel" ringtone and let Hanukkah swing on your phone.

Enable Steve Lukather "Carol of the Bells" with this link
Enable Kenny Ellis "Swingin' Dreidel" with this link


[ U.S. Residents Only ]
November 24th News


ANDY TIMMONS - ON COVER OF TEXAS MAGAZINE BUDDY
Guitarist Andy Timmons is on the cover of the November issue of Buddy magazine. Inside, Andy discusses his career and his latest Favored Nations CD RESOLUTION.


Photo:Darleen McAdams/Buddy Magazine

Buddy is published in Texas and highlights Texas music. For more Andy Timmons, click here.


November 14th News




PIERRE BENSUSAN - INTERVIEW IN GUITAR PLAYER
Acoustic guitarist Pierre Bensusan discusses his complex playing techniques in the December issue of Guitar Player magazine. This in depth interview covers everything from his signature guitar and string set to his latest Favored Nations CD Altiplanos. Find out why Pierre Bensusan is recognized as a truly unique talent.

The December issue of Guitar Player magazine is on local news stands now. See Pierre Bensusan playing at Guitar Player TV

To learn more about Pierre Bensusan, Click Here

Pierre's CDs Altiplanos and Intuite are available everywhere.

Also available from Favored Nations: IGN - An Evening With International Guitar Night featuring Pierre Bensusan, Andrew York, Guinga, and Brian Gore


ANDY TIMMONS - LISTED IN THE TOP 40 UNDERRATED GUITARISTS
Guitar Player magazine and Harmony-Central Forum members have come together to choose who they feel are the top 40 underrated guitarists. Favored Nations artist Andy Timmons made the list. Any true fan of great rock and roll guitar work is familiar with Andy's killer tones. Other names on the list that may surprise you are Mick Ronson, Rick Derringer, STP's Dean DeLeo, and Rik Emmett. That is some strong company to be in.

To hear the amazing guitar sounds of Andy Timmons, Click Here

Andy Timmons' latest CD is Resolution, from Favored Nations. Also available: That Was Then, This Is Now

Favored Nations CDs and DVDs are available at the Favored Nations Store and music shops everywhere. Download music from on-line stores such as iTunes, emusic, Rhapsody, etc.



Watch For MAJOR Announcements From Favored Nations in the very Near Future.



October 30th News




October 10th News




Andy Timmons / Mesa/Boogie Clinic Tour
Meet Texas guitar great, tone master & Favored Nations recording artist, ANDY TIMMONS, as he performs at the following locations in a rare, informational clinic setting, featuring music from his latest Favored Nations release, RESOLUTION.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Discount Music Center
3301 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, FL 32805

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Total Entertainment
501 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Thursday, November 8, 2007 - 7:00 PM
DeLoach's Music
254 Northside Dr. East, Statesboro, GA 30458

Friday, November 9, 2007 - 7:00 PM
Music Depot of Jacksonville
5950-1 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 6:30 PM
Express Music
8900 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772

Admission is free, sponsored by Mesa/Boogie and your local Mesa/Boogie Dealer - Admission/Seating is limited and will go fast so make your plans to attend now!

For more information about these events, please contact the applicable Mesa/Boogie Dealer listed above by calling or visiting their website. For more information about Mesa/Boogie, Andy Timmons or Favored Nations, please visit the applicable website below:
www.mesaboogie.com
www.andytimmons.com


Andy Timmons - The Making of the Album "Resolution"
Featured in EQ Magazine

The October issue of EQ magazine features the article "ANDY TIMMONS DETAILS THE STUDIO STRATEGY FOR RESOLUTION". In it, Andy and fellow band-mate Mike Daane discuss their recording techniques used to complete the CD. More info here: www.eqmag.com


Tommy Emmanuel - As Recommended By Les Paul In The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal recently asked legendary musician Les Paul to list the guitar players that he admires most. Les Paul is no stranger to the guitar or to the countless players that have graced the stages world wide. His choices included such amazing players as Django Reinhardt, Jeff Beck, and TOMMY EMMANUEL!!!

Les Paul's picks were printed in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal on September 22nd. The article featured a photo of Tommy, a mention of his new CD "THE MYSTERY" on Favored Nations, and a short blurb about his playing.

Tommy Emmanuel is currently on tour across the USA. For a complete list of dates, please visit the Tour Page


Peter Huttlinger to perform with LeAnn Rimes on the Tonight Show and Dancing With The Stars
Peter Huttinger will be playing guitar for LeAnn Rimes on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on NBC on November 1st. He will also be performing as LeAnn's only backing musician on Dancing With The Stars on November 6th. It airs on ABC, check your local listings.

September 28th News


THE YARDBIRDS GERMAN TOUR KICKS OFF MONDAY 10/1

The Yardbirds are kicking off their German tour next week!

Mon Oct 1st - Downtown Blues - Hamburg
Tues Oct 2nd - Alte Schlacthof - Soest
Weds Oct 3rd - Musa - Gottingen
Thurs Oct 4th - Quasimodo - Berlin
Fri Oct 5th - Kulterwerkstatt Buer - Melle Buer
Sat Oct 6th - Roxy - Farsleben
Sun Oct 7th - Webers Hof - Magdeburg
Click here for all upcoming dates.

Click Here To Order The New Live CD
Click Here To Get The Live CD On iTunes

September 25th News


ANDY TIMMONS FEATURED IN LATEST EQ MAGAZINE

The October issue of EQ magazine features the article "ANDY TIMMONS DETAILS THE STUDIO STRATEGY FOR RESOLUTION". In it, Andy and fellow bandmate Mike Daane discuss their recording techniques used to complete the CD.

RESOLUTION, the new Favored Nations CD from the Andy Timmons Band is an impressive monument of extraordinary guitar-texture - aggressive, inspired, blissful, and simply irresistible. Bolstered by Timmons' blazing virtuosity and immaculate song craft, the record is an imaginative marriage of studied dynamics, smoldering grooves and hard-hitting musicality.

For all things Andy Timmons, please visit: http://www.andytimmons.com/


September 19th News


THE YARDBIRDS FEATURED ON THE SIMPSONS SEASON OPENER!

On Sunday, September 23rd at 8:00pm, The Simpsons return for their new TV season.

The opening episode entitled "He Loves To Fly and He D'Oh's" will feature the track "I'M A MAN" from The Yardbirds "LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB" CD.

Also included in the episode will be guest stars Stephen Colbert and Lionel Ritchie.

The Yardbirds "LIVE AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB" CD is available for order at Music Today in the U.S. Digital downloads can be found at all the leading on-line sites such as iTunes.

Click Here For More Yardbirds Info
Click Here To Order The New Live CD
Click Here To Get The Live CD On iTunes

September 10th News


Guitarist Mattias IA Eklundh - Guitar Clinics

Guitarist Mattias IA Eklundh will be hosting guitar clinics this fall in the U.K. as well as in the U.S. (Atlanta, GA), Italy, Sweden, and Lithuania.





Mattias IA Eklundh - Guitar Clinic Dates
2007-09-20 Vaxjo, Sweden
2007-09-24 Ljungby, Sweden
2007-09-27 Cardiff, Wales
2007-09-28 Manchester, England
2007-10-05 Atlanta, USA
2007-10-10 Alafors, Sweden
2007-10-27 Verona, Italy
2007-11-21 Vilnius, Lithuania


For Further Info, Please Visit the Official Freak Guitar Website: http://www.freakguitar.com

Mattias has also been gracious enough to guest write the latest Favored Nations MySpace blog. To read, go to: http://www.myspace.com/favorednations

August 30th News


ANDY TIMMONS BAND - EUROPEAN TOUR

The Andy Timmons Band will be touring Europe in September performing a series of concert/clinics sponsored by Mesa Boogie. This will be a unique opportunity to hear Andy, Mike and Dan in concert as well as getting a chance to hear them discuss how they get their awesome tones. Countries they will visit include Poland, Switzerland, Germany, UK and Italy.

Friday 14th September 2007
Clinic - Krakow, Poland
Rock and Roll
Ul. Lokietka 79
Krakow, Poland

Saturday 15th September 2007
Clinic - Pfa:ffikon, Switzerland
Seedamm Music Store
Churestr. 162
Pfa:ffikon 8807, Switzerland

Monday 17th September 2007
Clinic - Frankfurt, Germany
Musik Schmidt
Hanauer Landstrasse 338
60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Tuesday 18th September 2007
Clinic - Ibbenburen, Germany
Musik Produktiv
Fuggerstrasse 6
49479 Ibbenburen, Germany

Wednesday 19th September 2007
Clinic - Hamburg, Germany
Just Guitars
Feldstrasse 66
20359 Hamburg, Germany

Thursday 20th September 2007
Clinic - Birmingham, UK
Professional Music Technology
136, Lawley Middleway, Birmingham. West Midlands
B4 7XX, UK

Friday 21st September 2007
Clinic - Milan, Italy
Meet Music Show
Milano Fiera,
Milano, Italy

Saturday 22nd September 2007
Clinic - Milan, Italy
Meet Music Show
Milano Fiera,
Milano, Italy

For all things Andy Timmons, please visit: http://www.andytimmons.com/






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