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PO Box 1278 | Orange CT 06477 | phone: 203-298-9331 | fax: 203-298-9331 | joann@joannfredaagency.com

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Jo-Ann Freda’s booking career began by working with The Little Memphis Blues Orchestra (formerly known as The Taylor Hicks Band), and she was successful in having such stars as Taylor Hicks, Chris Daughtry, and Ace Young perform at her events. It was out of this that her love for music took hold and gave her new direction for her life.

Prior to starting the Agency, Ms. Freda spent over 20 years in corporate sales including event planning and promotion. Jo-Ann has promoted several important events, including a international conference involving members of the White House staff, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security at Foxwoods Resorts and Casino. She was responsible for generating major sponsorships, attendance, and vendors.

A full listing of the acts represented by the Agency can be found right here at http://www.joannfredaagency.com.

Jo-Ann is also a proud member of the BLUES FOUNDATION and is the Public Relations Director of WHOMPIN PAWZ PRODUCTIONS, LLC and PAWZ FOR MUSIC.

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AYNSLEY LISTER "EQUILIBRIUM" NEW ALBUM DEBUT IN USA  - SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

EQUILIBRIUM justifies Aynsley Lister’s position as a leading light in the rock/blues arena. Aynsley is one of very few artists playing rocking blues with a modern edge - tangible, heartfelt, soul searching and full of fine songwriting; played with passion, vitality and simply stunning guitar work-reminiscent of a young Clapton.

 Aynsley's skill as a songer/songwriter is equally impressive. On EQUILIBRIUM he penned 11 of the 12 songs. And as EQUILIBRIUM is Aynsley's 9th album, his song writing talent is now that of a seasoned veteran. So while his style varies from blues to rock and bck again, his writing is always honest and impressionable.

 EQUILIBRIUM was produced by Steve Darrel Smith and features appearances by Robbie McIntosh (John Mayer band) and also heralds a new direction for Aynsley.

For more info:  Go to AYNSLEY LISTER PAGE

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Mark Pucci Media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 26, 2008

Contact: Mark Pucci (770) 804-9555

 

BLUESMAN JOE MOSS SET TO RELEASE NEW CD, MARICELA’S SMILE,  MARCH 18 ON 212 RECORDS

 

CHICAGO, IL – 212 Records announces a March 18 date for Maricela’s Smile, the new CD from Chicago-based blues guitarist/singer Joe Moss and his stellar band, with national distribution through Burnside Distribution.

 

Maricela’s Smile features Joe Moss’ most-ambitious set of blues yet, with journeys into not only the west and south sides of Chicago blues, but also includes healthy doses of R&B, funk, soul and jazz to the mix, a testament to not only his musical influences growing up, but also the breadth of his experience as a veteran musician.

 

The CDs dozen tracks include 10 originals, plus Joe’s take on the blues/rock of Free’s “Fire and Water,” as well as a soulful version of “Big Leg Woman,” previously recorded by such legends as Freddie King. Maricela’s Smile closes with the live track, “Ain’t Got No Money,” which gives the band members ample room to stretch out into improvisation, touching on jazz and even the jam/roots/rock sound of The Allman Brothers Band.  

 

A guitarist since he was 15 years old, Joe Moss also turned his younger brother, Nick, on to the blues, who has gone on to develop a strong following in his own right. Joe’s entry into the world of blues came from noted guitarist Buddy Scott, who spotted Moss during a jam session at the celebrated Chicago west side club Rosa’s Blues Lounge and promptly put him to work as a member of his Rib Tip band. In 1992, Joe toured Spain with Buddy and also recorded with him on Scott’s Bad Ave. CD, as well. Moss very quickly became an in-demand sideman with many of Chicago’s hardest working bands, playing guitar on the bandstand for Zora Young, Li’l Smokey Smothers, Syl Johnson, Lefty Dizz, Magic Slim, A.C. Reed, Billy Branch and Little Mack Simmons, among many others. Tours with these artists brought Joe exposure outside of the U.S. in Canada, Turkey, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. 

 

In 1997, he released The Joe Moss Band’s debut self-titled CD, following that with his second album, Monster Love, in 2003. “Monster Love is the work of a skilled craftsman,” said Jeff Johnson in his review for the Chicago Sun-Times. During the ensuing years, Joe Moss has also become a regular not only in Chicago clubs like Buddy Guy’s Legends and The House of Blues, but at venues and festivals around the country and in Europe as well. Buddy Guy, who knows a few things about playing guitar and entertaining, called Joe “energetic, a strong guitarist and always a crowd pleaser” after catching many of Moss’ frequent gigs at his club.

 

The Joe Moss Band will tour extensively in support of Maricela’s Smile release and the act is booked by The Jo-Ann Freda Agency .

 

For more information, visit www.joemossband.com or www.myspace.com/joemossband.

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IAN PARKER  AT THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE:

Watch Ian Parker from the UK is featured on Memphis, TN Channel 3 at the International Blues Challenge - GOOD LUCK IAN!

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Jo-Ann Freda Promotions, LLC

PO Box 1278
Orange CT 06477
phone: 203-298-9331
fax: 203-298-9331
joann@joannfredaagency.com

 

 

 

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