From September 23, 2010 at La Costa Resort.

BON JOVI AND BRAD PAISLEY FREE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
THROUGH ALABAMA LODGING PARTNERS

GULF SHORES, ALA – September 8, 2010 – Free tickets to ocean-side performances from Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley in Gulf Shores, Ala are now available through area lodging partners. It was announced last week that two free concerts are slated for the weekend of October 15th-17th, with New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi performing on Friday, October 15th and country music star Brad Paisley performing on Sunday, October 17th. These two shows signify the next installments of Alabama’s “Concerts For The Coast” event series.

Tickets to these free events are now available through Gulf Shores and Orange Beach lodging partners. For a list of accommodations offering reservation packages with free tickets, visit http://gulfshores.com/packages-deals/.

A limited number of tickets will be available for local distribution to area residents on Saturday, September 11th. A valid government issued photo ID is required and there is a 2-ticket limit per person available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Details are available on the website www.concertsforthecoast.com.

The Concerts for the Coast series was created to offer much-needed economic support to the troubled gulf area, drawing visitors from around the country and stimulating the local economy damaged by the oil spill.

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism present performances by Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley in cooperation with the Cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Alabama Tourism Department.

For more information, please visit www.concertsforthecoast.com.

For media inquiries, please contact Crissa Requate (crissa@musicallies.com) at Music Allies (828-252-6300 x703).

MOOGFEST 2010 ADDS CEE-LO, SLEIGH BELLS, MUTEMATH, NEON INDIAN, AND OMAR SOULEYMAN TO LINEUP!

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND – 10/29-10/31 IN ASHEVILLE, NC

MoogFest 2010 is undoubtedly throwing the biggest Halloween party of the year! With the already-amazing, previously announced weekend lineup, and now the killer additions of Cee-lo, Sleigh Bells, Neon Indian, and Omar Souleyman to Sunday night, All Hallows’ Eve, plus Mutemath playing Friday, the festival just continues to surprise and delight. AC Entertainment has made it very clear – Halloween in Asheville is the place to be. And there’s more to come – new artists will be joining the lineup in the coming weeks, plus details about the workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, and more will be announced soon.
MoogFest 2010, the extraordinary three-day festival, celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, Robert Moog, will take place Halloween weekend, October 29-31, in Asheville, NC. Tickets for MoogFest 2010 are on sale now. Weekend festival passes, along with tickets to each individual day, are available. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit moogfest.com.

MoogFest 2010 Lineup:

Friday, October 29
DEVO
MGMT
Big Boi
Girl Talk
Panda Bear
RJD2
Mutemath
Dan Deacon
Van Dyke Parks
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible
Saturn Never Sleeps (Featuring King Britt & Rucyl)
The Octopus Project
Kuroma
Clare & The Reasons

Saturday, October 30
Massive Attack
Thievery Corporation
Jonsi
Disco Biscuits
Caribou
Four Tet
Matmos
Dâm-Funk
School of Seven Bells
Jon Hopkins
Emeralds
Mountain Man
Ikonika

Sunday, October 31
Cee-lo
Pretty Lights
Hot Chip
Sleigh Bells
El-P
Neon Indian
Omar Souleyman
Mimosa
Two Fresh
DJ Spooky

About Moog Music:
Asheville is the headquarters of Moog Music, the company Bob Moog formed in 1963. Moog’s push for continual innovation permeates the company’s culture to this day. In 2008, they produced the groundbreaking Moog Guitar and more projects are currently in development. 2010 marks a landmark in the company’s history as the 40th anniversary of the MiniMoog, one of the most popular of the Moog synthesizers, which will certainly be a focus of the MoogFest 2010 weekend.

Visit moogfest.com for more information and updates about the festival.

For more information about Moog Music and its founder, Bob Moog, visit moogmusic.com.
 

Cas Haley stops in for a visit at Good Day Dallas – check out this performance of "Better" from his new album Connection, coming out September 14th!

RECLAIMING OUR BEACHES: 
BON JOVI AND BRAD PAISLEY ANNOUNCE TWO FREE CONCERTS PRESENTED BY GULF SHORES & ORANGE BEACH TOURISM

GULF SHORES, AL – September 1, 2010 – Two of the biggest names in music will use their star power to help bring attention and tourists back to the Alabama Gulf Coast. The two free concerts on the beach are slated for the weekend of October 15th-17th in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with Bon Jovi performing on Friday, October 15th and Brad Paisley performing on Sunday, October 17th. These two shows signify the next installments of Alabama’s “Concerts For The Coast” event series.

The shows, which are FREE to the public, will be ticketed events. Tickets will be available through Gulf Shores and Orange Beach lodging partners starting Wednesday, September 8th. For a list of accommodations offering reservation packages with free tickets, visit http://gulfshores.com/packages-deals/.

A limited number of tickets will be available for local distribution to area residents on Saturday, September 11th. A valid government issued photo ID is required and there is a 2-ticket limit per person available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Details are available on the website www.concertsforthecoast.com.

“We are thrilled to announce the addition of these two concerts that will enhance an exciting weekend that already features the return of our powerboat races,” said Herb Malone, president/CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism. “We are extremely pleased that fans will have a weekend filled with exciting race action and capped off with two nights of phenomenal beachside music."

“Bring your beach blanket and enjoy two incredible concerts on the pristine white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama,” welcomes Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft.

Known for their beautiful beaches and beach-town vibes, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama have quickly become a destination to see blockbuster concert events. This past May, Gulf Shores hosted the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival – attracting over 50 bands and thousands of fans. The Concerts from the Coast series kicked-off with Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from The Gulf Coast on July 11th. The event hosted 35,000 fans on Gulf Shores’ public beach. The series continues with a performance by Hank Williams Jr. and Gretchen Wilson on September 25th at The Wharf in Orange Beach. This concert series was created to offer much-needed economic support to the troubled gulf area, drawing visitors from around the country and stimulating the local economy damaged by the oil spill.

Musically, Bon Jovi has set the bar for more than two decades as one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Globally, they have sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. The band’s 2005 album, Have a Nice Day, featured the Grammy Award-winning song, “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” and fueled one of the top-selling tours of 2005, according to Billboard Magazine. Bon Jovi’s most recent album, The Circle, debuted at No. 1 in the US and around the world. BON JOVI GREATEST HITS will be released on Nov. 9 and will include the band’s biggest chart-toppers, "It’s My Life," "Livin’ On A Prayer," "Always," "Wanted Dead or Alive," and many more classics, as well as the lead single "What Do You Got." Philanthropically, Jon Bon Jovi’s work honors the spirit of America and salutes the principals that define our nation. Mr Bon Jovi is Chairman of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing about positive change and helping the lives of those in need "one Soul at a time." The Soul Foundation is a pioneer in combating issues that force families and individuals into economic despair and has provided affordable housing for hundreds of low-income individuals and families.

Country music superstar Brad Paisley is a consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, which has earned him three GRAMMY’s, 13 Academy of Country Music Awards and 13 Country Music Association Awards. Paisley has released eight critically acclaimed studio albums and has accumulated sales of over 11 million units. His most recent album, American Saturday Night, was ranked as TIME magazine’s 2009 #1 album of the year in any genre of music. Paisley’s most recent #1 single, “Water,” was his 17th #1 – the last 13 consecutive. Paisley’s innovative and entertaining tours have consistently placed in the Top 5 in Pollstar for attendance and his current H2O World Tour has played to over 600,000 fans in just 3 months. His next album, Hits Alive, will include original studio tracks as well as live tracks from his concerts and will be released Nov. 2.

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism present performances by Bon Jovi and Brad Paisley in cooperation with the Cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Alabama Tourism Department.

For more information, please visit www.concertsforthecoast.com.

Matt Morris performs his song "Love" solo!

ALO stopped by WXPN in Philadelphia – Listen to an interview with host David Dye, as well as a performance on the World Cafe Live stage.  ALO on World Cafe.

Check out their latest album Man of the World.

Poster design contest for Ani DiFranco’s two night stand in NYC ending 8/30! Check it out on

Creative Allies!

The Allies traveled to Charlotte NC last night for a steamy evening of some of our favorite bands.  Through the mid-summer heat of the South, we were delighted by 4 sets of fantastic music including a sneak pre-show acoustic set at the Village Green by Zach Gill, G. Love and Jack Johnson.  As 100% of the tour profits are being donated to charity, the Village Green sets are an inspiring opportunity to check out the local non-profit partners, so be sure to get to the shows on this tour early! 

ALO started out the night with an excellent early set of music from their latest album Man of the World, followed by a solo set by G. Love, and a two hour set by Jack Johnson.  Highligts from special guest sit ins from G. Love, Hawaiian singer/musician Paula Fuga and Lebo from ALO, with an encore that started out with Jack Johnson solo on guitar and ended with a full cast all-star version of Better Together.  The Allies headed home up the mountain with happy ears and full hearts.

ALO plays a special headlining show tonight in Charleston at the Pour House, presented by The Bridge 105.5!  Check out this piece in the Charleston City Paper HERE.

Matt Morris stops by SPIN at Mile High Music Festival last weekend in Denver.  Check out the interview

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