KRANK GEAR USED: Rev, Rev cab, Chadwick

An all in one musical anomaly, a modern day Renaissance man, Avery Watts has been deemed the “New Face of Rock N’ Roll” (CBS).

With an impressive list of musical talents and achievements, he has been celebrated for his unparalleled abilities as a creative artist and thrilling live performer. Playing all instruments on his albums, he has been recognized as a talented singer/songwriter, producer, mixer, arranger, studio engineer, composer, and instrumentalist in an ever changing music industry. A true leader and inspiration, he has begun “The Takeover”, the Theme of his recent release that shows a rise up of the common man, a path for those who are seeking to break personal, social and self imposed boundaries.

Shifting the paradigm of what has been the standard “Rock” stereotype, Watts’ Hard Rock and aggressive sound is infused with intense and positive messages. Something that has been an inspiration for his own personal triumphs and tribulations of life.

Integrating all elements of music to create an original album, he draws from his own classical orchestrations, Rock/Metal riffs and unique Hip-hop beats to create something he can call his own. His new Rock sound has earned him accolades that are far reaching. Accepted by industry execs, trend setting global brands and all ages of screaming fans, Watts is becoming known for his positive appeal, clean living, explosive live performances and heart pounding music. He is taking mainstream media by storm.

Watts’ tracks can be heard in Major Motion Picture soundtracks, video games, on main stream television networks and in pop culture media. Used by the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, NHL, Fuel TV, MTV, ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC, ABC, CBS, The Winter Olympics 2010 (VANOC Opening and Closing Ceremonies), The Summer and Winter X-Games, AST Dew tour and more, his sound is quickly becoming sought after for pumping up Stadium proportion crowds.

His clean cut and well built physique as landed him celebrity endorsement contracts and national brand sponsorships while his music has earned him Hollywood Music/Media Awards for “Best Rock” 2009. Grammy nominations are eminent for Watts and the worldwide exposure surmounts.

Looking towards a bright future, with the support of his Management Papillon Entertainment Group Inc, and a long list of top tier endorsements on his side, he has gained the attention of world renowned Film Makers, Music Supervisors and TV executives and industry taste makers. With an explosive live show and growing fan appeal, he continues to draw in stadium proportion crowds and all eyes are focusing on “Avery Watts”.
Seeing is believing…“The Takeover Has Begun”.

To Check out more on Avery go to:
www.averywatts.com
http://www.facebook.com/averywattsmusic
http://www.myspace.com/averywattsmusic

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“The Takeover” – Avery Watts
“Stand” – Avery Watts
“Our World (Feat. Day-Shawn)” – Avery Watts
“A Cut Above” – Avery Watts
“It Begins (Intro)” – Avery Watts

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GEAR USED: Chadwick, Nineteen80, Rev Cab, Nineteen80 cab, Rev 2×12 cab

This 28-year-old Nashville native has over a decade’s worth of professional guitar work under his belt. Playing locally in rock and heavy metal bands since the age of 15, Driver began cutting his teeth in clubs and basements around Music City. By 17, he was an official road-dog, playing several radio tours across the nation with a country artist on RCA Records.

The fall of 2000 saw Driver in Tempe, Arizona at Arizona State University. Far removed from the verdant and laid back surroundings of the South, Driver found desert dwelling to be a welcome change and embraced his new locale. Over the next five years, an English Literature degree rode shotgun with a full on rock n’ roll way of life. In 2001, Driver co-founded Fallguy, a multi-faceted metal/hardcore outfit with moderate regional success (including two invitations to South-by-South West (SXSW), and opening slots for such heavy metal juggernauts as Hatebreed and Lamb of God). It was the Fallguy experience that sculpted Driver’s DIY attitude and thick skin needed to deal with the ruthless realities of life on the road.

Reading great novels, writing bad essays, cutting endless tracks, gigging around the southwest, all while maintaining a rigorous collegiate social life and getting into a healthy amount of trouble wasn’t enough for Driver at 22. In 2004, Driver joined the original crew of the fledgling Krank Amplification (an LLC based in Tempe specializing in high gain boutique guitar amps) stuffing chassis and cabinets full of tubes and speakers. Among Krank’s roster was the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott (legendary guitarist for Pantera). Already a hero of Driver’s, Dime also became a mentor to the aspiring guitar player. Driver’s time at Krank afforded him opportunities to mingle and jam with the “Guitar World” elite, and further cemented his fate as a professional musician.

In May of 2005, the diploma finally came and Driver returned to Nashville. He immediately started working at his father’s publishing company, Jody Williams Music, as catalog manager and song plugger. After a few months of hiring demo players and conducting pitch meetings, Driver was tapped by Eric Church, the highly celebrated rock infused writer/artist signed by Capitol Records, to play guitar in his road band. Also at that time, Driver’s father, Jody Williams, accepted the position of Vice President of writer and publisher relations at BMI Nashville. It was then that Driver took on both the responsibilities of running a full roster publishing company as well as being Eric’s “country-core” sideman.

About the time that the Jody Williams Music catalog sold, Driver’s road schedule was getting frantic. The Eric Church Band (or the ECB) toured relentlessly for the next five years, unleashing their rock-fueled performances to packed houses nationwide, and leaving sweat and whiskey-soaked stages in their wake. Tours with country chart toppers such as Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts, wild 100+ degree festivals with renegade southern rock giants like Hank Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and opening sold out arena shows for Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Seger have molded Driver into the seasoned pro that he has become.

Recently, Driver contributed numerous guitar tracks to Eric’s album “Carolina” (Capital 2009), and penned a cut on the album with Eric as a co-writer. In September 2008, Driver married his love, Lacey. They reside in Nashville.

Check out more on Driver at:
www.ericchurch.com
www.myspace.com/ericchurch
www.myspace.com/driveroftheericchurchband

MUSIC:
“Smoke A Little Smoke” – Eric Church Band
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KRANK GEAR USED: Nineteen80, Nineteen80 Cab, Rev Cab, Chadwick

Mike Krompass (Mike K.) is an Canadian born songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles and Nashville. Most recently, Krompass’ has been in the studio Collaborating on David Archuleta’s upcoming record . Krompass’ music has been featured in television shows and major motion picture soundtracks & 13 different WB television shows syndicated worldwide. These shows include: Extra, Celebrity Justice, Elimidate, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Ellen, The Sharon Osbourne Show, Judge Mathis, Street Smarts, High School Reunion, Charmed, Slam Ball, Steve Harvey’s Big Time, TBS Movie Extra, and many more.. Mike K. has been featured on many television shows such as: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Oscar Awards, Top of the Pops, and many others. Krompass has worked with chart-topping artists David Archuleta , Nelly Furtado, Natasha Beddingfield, Aly and AJ, Edwin ,Chris Kirkpatrick, Hayden Panettiere. Mike has also worked as a session guitar player for years on many releases.

Check out more on Mike at:
www.myspace.com/mikek
www.facebook.com/mikekmusic

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Hailing from the metal and hardcore capital of the world “New England” comes the Providence Rhode Island based quartet Tommy Coma. The band was formed in 2003 by vocalist/lead guitarist Greg Reardon. Since being formed the band has gone through numerous member changes before settling on their current formation of Drummer Mark Bishop, Guitarist John Carr, Vocalist/Lead Guitarist Greg Reardon and Vocalist/Bassist Chris Gardiner.

Over the past few years Tommy Coma has had the honor to share the stage with the likes of Diecast, The Misfits, God Forbid, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Parkway Drive, Evergreen Terrace, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Nile, Full Blown Choas, Bury Your Dead, August Burns Red, Avenged Sevenfold and Many More. Tommy Coma was also invited to perform on the Vans Warped Tour ’05 and perform as the last unsigned band at Locobazooka United We Rock Festival ’05. The band has also landed a few major endoresments along the way from Krank Amplification, Hot Picks USA, Hot Sticks Drums Sticks, Basson Sound Equipment and Peavey.

Tommy Coma’s highly energetic and skin tight live performances helped the band land a nomination in one of New England’s biggest newspapers “The Phoenix” in 2008 for “Best Loud Act”. Tommy Coma is a hard working and driven band. The band has been utilizing the Internet, Consistent touring and heavy promotion to help gain a national fan base.

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KRANK GEAR USED: Rev, Chadwick

Neal Avron is one of today’s best producers, having an impressive track record in various genres of music. Neal’s used Krank Amps on hit recordings of Yellowcard and Fall Out Boy to name a couple and is a go-to amp in his stable! Here is a partial discography of his work:

ADELITAS WAY (Virgin)
Upcoming LP – Currently Producing
THE USED (WBR)
Upcoming LP – Currently Producing
SAY ANYTHING (RCA)
Upcoming LP – Produced & Mixed
NEW FOUND GLORY (Epitaph)
Not Without A Fight – Mixed
FALL OUT BOY (IDJ)
Folie a deux – Produced / Mixed
ANBERLIN (Republic / Universal)
New Surrender – Produced / Mixed
JEREMY LISTER (WB)
“Hostage”
“Chance To Break Your Heart” – Mixed
DISTURBED (WB)
Indestructible – Mixed
MISSY HIGGINS (WB)
“Where I Stood” – Mixed
TEGAN & SARA (WB)
“Back In Your Head” – Mixed
LOW VS. DIAMOND (Epic)
Self-titled – Mixed
THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT (Majordomo)
“Some Time Around Midnight” – Mixed
PENNYWISE (MySpace / Interscope)
The Western World – Mixed
MANDI PERKINS (Sony BMG)
“Why Pretend”- Mixed
LINKIN PARK (WB)
Minutes to Midnight – 2x Multi-Platinum – Mixed
MUTEMATH (WB)
Self-titled LP – Mixed 2 songs – “Typical” “Noticed”
SERJ (WB)
Elect The Dead – Mixed
ARMOR FOR SLEEP (WB)
Smile For Them – Mixed
SCARY KIDS SCARING KIDS (RCA)
Scary Kids Scaring Kids – Mixed 1 song
SPILL CANVAS (WB)
No Really, I’m Fine – Produced and Mixed
ELLIOT MINOR (WB)
Upcoming LP – Mixed
YELLOWCARD (Capitol)
Lights and Sounds – Gold – Produced
A THORN FOR EVERY HEART (Interscope)
It’s Hard To Move You -
“Worthless”, “Hard To Move” – Mixed
FALL OUT BOY (Island Def Jam)
Infinity On High – Platinum – Prod / Mix
THE CLASSIC CRIME (Tooth & Nail)
“The Fight” – Mixed (radio mix)
PLAIN WHITE T’S (Hollywood)
Every Second Counts “Our Time Now”
•“Hate (I Really Don’t Like You)” – Mixed
FALL OUT BOY (Disney)
“What’s This?” from Nightmare Before Christmas –
Produced
MAXEEN ( WB )
Hello Echo – Prod / Rec / Mix
LUNA HALO ( American )
Self-titled – Prod / Rec / Mix
YELLOWCARD (Capitol)
Lights & Sounds – Gold LP Prod / Rec
WEEZER (Geffen)
Make Believe – Platinum LP – Mixed 4 tracks
FALL OUT BOY (IDJ)
From Under The Cork Trees – 2 X PLATINUM LP
- Prod / Rec / Mix
DAYS AWAY ( Fueled By Ramen / Lava )
Mapping An Invisible World – Prod / Rec / Mix
YELLOWCARD (sony)
“Gifts and Curses” for SpiderMan 2 ST Prod / Rec / Mix
NEW FOUND GLORY (Geffen)
Catalyst – Gold LP – Prod / Rec
DEFAULT (TVT)
Elocation – Mixed
YELLOWCARD (Capitol)
Ocean Avenue – Platinum LP – Prod / Rec / Mix B-Sides
DIE TRYING (IDJ)
Die Trying – Prod / Rec
FINGERTIGHT (Columbia)
In The Name Of Progress – Mixed
TAPROOT (Atlantic)
“Remain” “Transparency” “Free” – Mixed
WAVE (Warner Canada)
State of Mind – Mixed
SR-71 (RCA)
Tomorrow – Prod / Rec / Mix
NEW FOUND GLORY (MCA)
Sticks and Stones – GOLD LP – Prod / Rec
PULSE ULTRA (Atlantic)
Headspace – Prod / Rec
LOUDERMILK (Dreamworks)
The Red Record – Rec
NEW FOUND GLORY (MCA)
New Found Glory – GOLD LP – Prod / Rec / Mix
SR-71 (RCA)
“Right Now” on Now You See Inside – GOLD LP – Mix / Rec
GOOD CHARLOTTE (Epic)
“Clique” from Good Charlotte – Prod / Rec / Mix
EVERCLEAR (Capitol)
Songs From An Am Movie…Vol. 1 – Platinum LP
Co-Prod / Rec / Mix
Good Times For A Bad Attitude…Vol. 2 – Mixed
LIFEHOUSE (DreamWorks)
No Name Face – 2xPlatinum – Rec
SEMISONIC (MCA)
all about chemistry – Rec Strings 4 trks
SR-71 (Sony)
“Let It Whip” from The New Guy ST – Mixed
TRANSMATIC (Immortal)
Transmatic – Prod / Rec / Mix
SEVEN AND THE SUN (Atlantic)
back to the innocence – Prod / Rec
SUGAR BOMB (RCA)
“Clover” • “Gone” from Bully – Mixed
MINI BAR (Cherry / Univ)
“Holiday From Myself” from Road Movies – Rec / Mix
7 MARY 3 (Mammoth)
The Economy Of Sound – Mixed LP
“Summer Is Over” – Prod / Rec / Mixed
MOFFATTS (Capitol)
“Ya Ya” • Various live tracks – Mixed
SHANNON MCNALLY (Capitol)
“Green” • “Always Be Around” • “Margarita Papa”
“Bolder Than Paradise” – Mix
JOAN OSBOURNE (MCA)
“Baby Love” from Love of the Game ST – Mixed
SEMISONIC (Univ)
“Love of The Game” – Title track
From For Love of the Game ST – Co-Prod / Mix
EVERCLEAR (Epic)
“Santa Monica” Live • Woodstock ’99 – Mixed
EVERCLEAR (IDJ)
“Boys Are Back In Town” Detroit Rock City ST – Mixed
THE WALLFLOWERS (Interscope)
Bringing Down The Horse – 4x Platinum – Rec
STEVE EARLE (Artemis)
“Everyone In Love With You” – Mixed
COLLAPSIS (Cherry/Univ)
“Believe In You” • “Wonderland” – Mixed
FAR TOO JONES (Mammoth)
“Close To You” – Prod / Rec / Mix
MY FRIEND STEVE (Mammoth)
Hope and Wait – Prod / Rec / Mix
KINA (DreamWorks)
“U Don’t Know” from Kina – Mixed
KENDALL PAYNE (Capitol)
Jordan’s Sister – Mixed
SHAWN MULLINS (Columbia)
“Changes” – Co-Prod / Rec / Mix
MELISSA ETHERIDGE (Island)
Breakdown – Gold LP – Rec
ME’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO (Virgin)
“My Heart Don’t Dream” – Rec / Mix
LISA LOEB (Geffen)
“All Day” for Rug Rats ST – Rec
EVERCLEAR (Capitol)
So Much For The Afterglow – 2X Platinum
Co-Prod LP / Mixed several tracks
UNWRITTEN LAW (Interscope)
“Holiday” from California Sky – Mixed
SONICHROME (Capitol)
Breathe the Daylight – Co-Prod / Rec / Mix
IDINA MENZEL (Hollywood)
Still I Can’t Be Still – Rec
EVERCLEAR (Capitol)
“I Will Buy You A New Life” “Father Of Mine” – Radio Remix
“The Swing” from Scream II ST – Mixed
STIR (Capitol)
“One Angel” – Mixed
JEREMY TOBACK (RCA)
“Perfect Flux Thing” – Rec
DAVID POE (550)
David Poe – Add. Recording
NADA SURF (Elektra)
“Popular” and “Treehouse” Live Recording – MTV Beach House – Rec
LEAH ANDREONE (RCA)
Veiled – Rec
KÉ (RCA)
KÉ – Rec
JACKOPIERCE (A&M)
Bringing On The Weather – Asst. Prod / Rec
JIMMY DALE GILMORE (Elektra)
Braver, Newer World – Rec
JOHN MELLENCAMP (Mercury)
Dance Naked – Add. Rec
SAM PHILLIPS (Virgin)
Martinis & Bikinis – Rec
TERI NUNN (Geffen)
Moment Of Truth – Rec
LOS LOBOS (Slash)
The Neighborhood – Rec
EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL (Elektra)
Language Of Life – Rec

For more on Neal check out:
www.bkentertainmentgroup.com/…/clients/avron.html
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan08/articles/itavron.htm

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