Balanced Breakfast Announces Virtual Music Summit 2021

Balanced Breakfast announced their 2021 Virtual Music Summit taking place online via Zoom on Friday April 16 and Saturday April 17! You can buy tickets via Eventbrite to watch all the panels and join in on the fun! This is the fourth time they’re hosting the National Music Industry Summit and all of the BB groups are coming together for this virtual event.

SUMMIT SPEAKERS

FRIDAY • DAY ONE
(All times are listed in Pacific Time)

MAIN STAGE • DOORS OPEN
5PM in SF, 6PM in Denver, 7PM in Austin, 8PM in NYC

MAIN STAGE • WELCOME
5:15PM PDT

MAIN STAGE
5:30PM • Warm-Up
Arya Zarrinkelk • Arts Career Counselor • SF, CA

MAIN STAGE
6:00PM • BB: NEW YORK • POWER STATION: EVOLUTION OF AN ICONIC RECORDING STUDIO
Eve Fleishman (HOST) NYC
Stephen Webber • Executive Director • NYC
Ian Kagey • Director of Operations • NYC
Gloria Kaba • Engineer • NYC

BREAKOUT ROOM
6:30PM • THE FUTURE OF WEB
Mark A. Pearson (Host) • Lawyer • San Francisco, CA
Loic Maestracci • Music Expo/Twitter • SF, CA
Jeremy Vaughn • Entrepreneur • Sebastopol, CA
Aliza Hava • Musician & Startup Founder • Santa Cruz, CA

MAIN STAGE
7:00PM • BB: AUSTIN - MUSIC INDUSTRY REALITY
Barb Higginbothom (HOST) • Musician • Austin, TX
Jonray Higginbothom • Musician • Austin, TX

BREAKOUT ROOM
7:30PM • DESIGNING INTERACTIVE SOUND EXPERIENCES
Tim Leehane (HOST) • Music Producer • San Jose, CA
Seth Lael Peterson • Musician/ Filmmaker • Bodega Bay, CA
Benjamin Wright • MEOW WOLF • New Mexico
Franck MartinArtist • Musician • Pacifica, CA

MAIN STAGE
8:00PM • BB: LOS ANGELES - MUSIC SUPERVISION AND SYNC
Dale Edward Chung (HOST) • Musician, Actor, Prod. • LA

BREAKOUT ROOM
8:30PM • THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC CURATION
Cory Zechmann (Host) • Podcast Curator • SF, CA
Alvie A. Adams • Manager at Music City SF • SF, CA
Dakin Hardwick • Blogger/Podcast Host • Oakland, CA
Lamont Bransford-Young • DJ/Business Owner • SF, CA

MAIN STAGE
9:00PM • BB: NORTH BAY - The Biz!
Isabelle Garson (HOST) • Creative Director • Santa Rosa, CA
Josh Windmiller • Santa Rosa, CA
Steve Ward Moore • Santa Rosa, CA

AFTER PARTY
10:00PM • DJ Party w/ Reed Fox

SATURDAY • DAY TWO
(All times are listed in Pacific Time)

MAIN STAGE • DOORS OPEN
4PM in SF, 5PM in Denver, 6PM in Austin, 7PM in NYC

MAIN STAGE • WELCOME
4:15PM PDT

MAIN STAGE
4:30PM • Warm-Up
Arya Zarrinkelk • Arts Career Counselor • SF, CA

MAIN STAGE
5:00PM • BB: NASHVILLE - WHAT ARE NFT'S?
Chelsea Cressman (HOST) • Nashville, TN
Ethan Howard • Nashville, TN
Christopher Silverio • Nashville, TN

BREAKOUT ROOM
5:30PM • UNCAGING YOUR PURPOSE, PASSION, & STORY
Annie Bacon (Host) • Musician • Ann Arbor, MI
Mandy Brooks • Recording Artist • Santa Rosa, CA
Karen Garrett • Joyful Purpose Coaching • Monte Rio, CA
Sue Mohr • Innervizion Life Coach • Spring Hill, TN

MAIN STAGE
6:00PM • BB: DENVER - THE ART OF STORYTELLING
Reed Fox (HOST) • Lead Singer of Decollage • Denver, CO
Mona Magno • Twin Flame Medicine • Denver, CO
Kori Hazel • Denver, CO
Joseph Lamar • Denver, CO

BREAKOUT ROOM
6:30PM • STAYING CREATIVE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Shelby Lanterman (HOST) • Singer-Songwriter • Nashville, TN
Ben BernsteinMusic Producer • Oakland, CA
Jordan • Feinstein • Musician, Prod, Engineer • SF, CA
Tess Posner • Musician and entrepreneur • Oakland, CA

MAIN STAGE
7:00PM • BB: SEATTLE - FROM INSPIRATION TO RELEASE & BEYOND
Kalib DuArte (HOS) • Musician, Record Label • Seattle, WA
Georgann Ireland • Music Prod. Specialist • Bend, OR
Chris Wirsig • Music Producer • Los Angeles, CA
Steve Turnidge • Mastering Engineer • Seattle, WA

BREAKOUT ROOM
7:30PM • ESTABLISHING YOUR MUSIC BUSINESS
Barbara Wahli (Host) • Band Management • Bellingham, WA
Jeff Straw • Branding Expert • San Mateo, CA
Michael Jonas • Principal Attorney • Portland, OR
Mesmi Chu • Singer, Songwriter, Prod. • LA, CA

MAIN STAGE
8:30PM • BB: SAN FRANCISCO HQ - AMA W/ FLYNT FLOSSY
Stefan Aronsen • BB Co-Founder • San Francisco, CA
Flynt Flossy • Musical Artist • Born on The Internet

AFTER PARTY
10:00PM • DJ Party w/ Reed Fox


Meet professionals from San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Austin, Charlotte, Reno, and more. Learn from panels discussing everything from social media to licensing.

Please note there are no refunds on tickets sold for this event.
For sponsorship opportunities contact us at: info@blncdbrkfst.com

New Single "Return To Sender" From Alex Winters Out Now!

Texas-based singer/songwriter Alex Winters released another great single today, which will also be on her upcoming album Beauty and Blemishes!

“Return To Sender” premiered via The Hype Magazine, who stated, “The song showcases Winter’s gorgeous vocal work as the sonically alluring instrumentation help  to carry the track home. Winters is known for being a wordsmith as her songs have a story and message to tell. Her dreamy vocal work sets the tone for the song as it brings to life the signature Alex Winters sound we all know and love.“

You can stream the song on Spotify and Apple Music, as well as purchase the tune on her website!

Alex will release a music video of the song in the upcoming months and is working diligently on new music. Plus you can catch her ‘No Pants Required: The Covid-19 Sessions’ Livestream every Thursday at 5:30pm (Central Time) on her YouTube channel!

Planet Booty Shelter-In-Place With New Singe & Video

2018 and 2019 were huge years for Oakland’s Planet Booty with tours all around the US with TWRP and Ninja Sex Party. Then in January 2020 the trio announced an East Coast Tour this Spring, but before that tour could happen, COVID-19 struck the world and put everyone on lock down.

If anyone thought shelter-in-place could stop Planet Booty from entering your minds and bodies, they were surely wrong. The band adapted quickly and released their newest single “You’re A Star” on March 24, followed by the music video in mid-April showing off their dance moves and creativity at home.

Tour dates have been rescheduled for September, so let’s hope the world gets a little bit back to normal by then! If you haven’t seen this extraordinary band live yet, you’re missing out. It’s worth every dollar to see their high-energy, stage commanding, theatrical, and fun live show that’s bound to get your body moving!

Life Size Models Debut New Songs & Video

San Jose alt-rockers Life Size Models have been busy in 2020! The band really solidified their sound and are taking the Bay Area music scene by storm, going to NAMM, recording at Tiny Telephone, releasing new songs produced by Doe Eye, and debuting an awesome music video. It’s wonderful to see a band I’ve loved since the beginning grow so much in every way that counts.

First LSM released a new version of their hit “Bayshore Freeway” on January 17th and dedicated it to founding member Vincent Gamboa, who co-wrote the original and sadly passed away in 2017. Then on February 27th, they released an awesome music video for the song, which got some coverage by Music Press Junkie. You can check out the video below!

On April 9th, LSM premiered their new singles “Cusack, 1984” and “I’m On Fire” via Live A Little Bit Louder. Those singles led to some great interviews in Breathing The Core and Vents Magazine, as well as being featured in The Prelude Press!

I’m honestly loving everything they’re putting out and really proud of all the hard work they’ve put in. It’s really opening doors for them and I can’t wait to see what’s next. I highly encourage you follow them on Spotify and check out the new music!!

Balanced Breakfast Music Summit 2020 Panel Moderator

Balanced Breakfast announced their 3rd National Music Industry Summit, taking place at PianoFight in San Francisco on Saturday February 22nd! You can buy tickets thru this link and watch the 2019 Recap Video!

Meet professionals from San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, Austin, Charlotte, Reno and more. Learn from panels discussing everything from social media to licensing.

“WELCOME & WARM-UP”
10:30 AM Stefan Aronsen BB Co-founder
Front Cabaret Stage (Warm-Up)

11:00 AM
Musician: BOOKING, TOURING AND TIME MANAGEMENT
Center For New Music
Samantha Margret (Moderator) • Singer-Songwriter • San Francisco
Bryce Dow-Williamson • VP of Operations at Verticals Agency • Santa Rosa
KC Turner • Concert Promoter via KC Turner Presents • San Francisco
David Andrew Rabkin • Drummer & Consultant • San Francisco
Devon Dossett • GM at DNA Lounge • San Francisco

11:00 AM
General: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS
Small Theater
Josh Windmiller (Moderator) • Artist, Manager, Director • Santa Rosa
Ron Joshi • Entrepreneur • San Francisco
Jeremie Habib • Founder & CEO at Gigwell • San Francisco
Aliza Hava • Musician & Founder/CEO of Musician’s BASS • Santa Cruz
Anne Cook • Founder PressureDrop.tv • San Francisco

11:00 AM
Business: CREATING MARKETING CONTENT
Big Theater
Jeff Straw (Moderator) • Photographer & Branding Expert • San Mateo
Julie Vree • Lead Writer, Google Hardware • San Francisco
Cortney Matz • Freelance writer, musician • Los Angeles
Paige Parsons • Photographer • Palo Alto
Marshall Lamm • Publicist • San Francisco

12:00 PM
Musician: PRODUCING WITH INTEGRITY
Center For New Music
Ben Bernstein (Moderator) • Music Producer • Oakland
Scott McDowell • Music Producer/Engineer • San Francisco
Jordan Feinstein • Band Leader/Producer • San Francisco
Reed Cameron Fox • Record Producer/DJ/Music Business • Denver
Michael Romanowski • Mastering Engineer • San Francisco

12:00 PM
General: STAYING HEALTHY & BUSY
Small Theater
Eki Shola (Moderator) • Musician and physician • Santa Rosa
Seth Lael • Lifer musician, filmmaker • San Francisco
Arya Zarrinkelk • Entertainment Employment Specialist • San Francisco
Jason Hunter • Saxophonist, bassist, producer • San Francisco
Gabriella Musacchia • Doctor of Audiology • Burlingame

12:00 PM
General: THE FUTURE OF MUSIC DISCOVERY
Large Theater
Cory Zechmann (Moderator) • Editor, Curator, Radio Host • San Francisco
Bryan P. Garza • Performer/Songwriter • San Francisco
Jamie Freedman • Catalog & Creator Services at Pandora • Pacifica
Tony Brooke • Product Manager, Content Systems, Pandora • San Francisco
Stephanie Elkin • Music Curator at Pandora • San Francisco

LUNCH BREAK

1:00 PM
SOCIAL MIXER
Cabaret Stage
Cultural Booths & House Music

1:00 PM
AFTERNOON ACTIVITY
Large Theater
Record a collaboration in 30min & walk away with all the stems, bring your instruments (but not necessary)! Hosted by Bun Bun

2:00 PM
General: WOMEN IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Center for New Music
Mandy Brooks (Moderator) • Musician/Speaker/Entertainer • Santa Rosa
Victoria Boyington • Director, California Womens Music Fest • Turlock
Krystal Beasley • Leader of #WomenCrush Music • Oakland
Shelby Lanterman • Singer-Songwriter • Napa
Mesmi Chu • Artist, Songwriter, Producer, VO Actress • Los Angeles

2:00 PM
Business: WORK WITH YOUR CITY’S GOVERNMENT
Small Theater
Peter B. Jacobsen (Moderator) • GM - Music City SF • San Francisco
Pete Kronowitt • Musician & activist • San Francisco
Ken Newman • Blanket The Homeless • San Francisco
Ben Van Houten • Entertainment Office City Hall • San Francisco
Vivek Sridharan • Entertainment Attorney • San Francisco

2:00 PM
Business: SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
Big Theater
Barbara M Wahli (Moderator) • Artist MGMT / Social Media • Campbell
Elijah Collins • Content Creator / Business Owner • San Francisco
Isabelle Garson • Creative Director • Santa Rosa
Dakin Hardwick • Venue Specialist Eventbrite / Spinning Platter • Oakland
Suzanne Yada • Facebook/Instagram advertising specialist • Pittsburg

3:00 PM
Musician: MUSIC PRODUCTION FROM INSPIRATION TO RELEASE
Center For New Music
Kalib DuArte (Moderator) • Record Label Owner • Seattle
Edmond Clare • Producer / Composer • San Francisco
Carmen Caruso • Producer/Engineer/Songwriter/Musician • San Francisco
Tim Leehane • Producer & Songwriter • San Jose
Bt Gibbs • Producer/Mix Engineer • Morgan Hill
Boris Petrov • Music Producer • San Francisco

3:00 PM Musician: HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC HEARD
Small Theater
Bob Duskis • (Moderator) President Six Degrees Records • San Francisco
Alvie Alex Adams • Manager and musician • San Francisco
DJ Lamont • DJ Entertainment • San Francisco
Vernon “Tello” McKinnis Jr • Radio Personality • Santa Clara
Pam Benjamin • Mutiny Radio • San Francisco

3:00 PM
Business: TREATING IT LIKE A BUSINESS
Big Theater
Loic Maestracci (Moderator) • Twitter, Founder of Music Expo • San Francisco
Michael Jonas • Attorney • Portland
Alison Lucille Griggs • Tax Accountant • Santa Rosa
Casey Shafer • CEO Burning House Management • San Francisco
Mark Pearson • Lawyer • San Francisco

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
THE IMPORTANCE OF TASTEMAKERS
Big Theater
4:00 PM Stefan Aronsen (Moderator) Balanced Breakfast • San Francisco
Stuart Schuffman Broke-Ass Stuart • San Francisco
Aaron Axelsen Alt 105.3 & Popscene • San Francisco

Sam Johnson Playing BottleRock 2020 in Napa!

San Francisco singer/songwriter Sam Johnson is playing BottleRock Napa! Sam won a spot on the Sail Across The Sun music festival at sea that features Train and Matt Nathanson and has been gaining more and more traction with all the singles he’s been releasing over the past six months.

Sam is playing on Saturday May 23rd, the same day that Stevie Nicks, Khalid, Janelle Monae, Blondie, Of Monsters And Men, Empire of the Sun, Tegan and Sara, and many more. So proud to see Sam getting the recognition he deserves!

The festival sold out in record time, so hopefully you got your tickets already!

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, BottleRock has been postponed to October 2-4, 2020. Be sure to watch their website for any further announcements.

Alex Winters Releases New Single "Hearts On Fire"

Georgetown’s favorite pop rocker Alex Winters premiered her new single “Hearts On Fire” on November 22.

Per Alex, “Hearts On Fire” speaks to the sensual side of who she is. Inspired by an erotic poem, she decided to use the imagery in that poem and write her own story into it.

Stitched Sound premiered the song stating, “‘Hearts on Fire’ is a vibrant piece with a flame underneath as it drives her epic brand of music.” Stage Right Secrets also posted the premiere on their site. Broken 8 Records then premiered the lyric video, which was created by JD Vazques using the album art that was designed by A.G.Ink.

You can stream the song on Spotify and Apple Music, as well as purchase the tune on her website!

Flipsyde Joins Barb Rocks Booking Roster

I am beyond stoked that Oakland alternative hip hop trio Flipsyde has joined the Barb Rocks Booking Roster!

Mixing together rap, rock, political awareness, and introspection, Flipsyde utilize their diverse backgrounds to create ambitious, revolutionary music. Their 2005 hit "Someday" took the world by storm and they had a deal with Interscope Records from 2004-2009. They’ve opened for Snoop Dogg and The Game and toured all over Europe, Asia, and India. They played Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, Soul Train Music Awards, and X Games; Flipsyde even wrote the anthem for the 2006 Winter Olympics and performed in the video with Team USA.

After a 10 year hiatus, Flipsyde is back with a new single coming November and a 6 song EP Flipsyde Prophecy releasing early 2020. I’m in process of booking them shows, so stay tuned to see them live! Check out their EPK: https://flipsyde.bandzoogle.com/flipsydeepk

Frantic Romantic Release "Someday" Single & Video

After a successful show playing FestiArte (Plaza Alameda Otay) in Tijuana Mexico, San Jose dreampop band Frantic Romantic released their new single “Someday” with a pastel-laden music video in which singer Mr. Kerosene and guitarist Rube Walker jump into a 80's synth wave hellscape. “Someday” is available on all outlets, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Frantic Romantic is playing Santa Cruz Music Festival on Saturday October 19th at the Blue Lagoon, so grab your tickets now!

Alex Winters Premieres "Silent Storm" Single With Lyric Video

Austin pop-rock singer/songwriter Alex Winters premiered her new single “Silent Storm” today with a beautiful lyric video!

"Silent Storm" is about someone you love who comes into your life like a hurricane, then disappears while you deal with the emotional devastation. The cycle repeats until you can't take it anymore and you have to let them go, dreading the conversation you'll eventually have to have explaining why. In the end, despite the difficult situation, the protagonist is empowered. It's part of what makes her who she is, which is a strong, confident woman who's not going to let that person drag her down anymore.

You can stream the song on Spotify and Apple Music, as well as purchase the tune on her website!

Loud Women selected “Silent Storm” as their Track of the Day on September 9th!

The Go Ahead Announce Shows & Spotify Playlist Placements

San Francisco rockers The Go Ahead announced new shows starting with Pop Rocks Presents show on Wednesday August 7 at Harvard & Stone (Los Angeles), Balanced BreakFEST on Saturday September 21 at Amnesia (San Francisco), and Santa Cruz Music Festival on Saturday October 19 at Blue Lagoon (Santa Cruz).

Their new single “Falling To Pieces” has also been picked up by a few Spotify Playlists, including Just Indie (by It’s All Indie), Chill Days (by Caltify MX), and Lyft Essentials (Day Mode) (by Lyft Essentials).

Sam Johnson Wins Spot On Sail Across The Sun Cruise Opening For Train

San Francisco singer/songwriter Sam Johnson is one of the three winners in the Sail Across The Sun competition to perform at special music festival at sea that features Train, Matt Nathanson, Ezra Ray Hart, Allen Stone, The Original Wailers, The Rembrandts, and many others! The cruise sets sail February 14-18, 2020, from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay. The Sixthman competition started with ten finalist which the public voted on, then down to five finalists that those on the cruise voted on, with the final three performing on the boat.

The cruise is full, but you can get on the waitlist!

I’m really proud of Sam and his dedicated fanbase for getting him to the top with their guerrilla style promotional efforts and am stoked to be part of Sam’s industry team. I can’t wait to see what the future brings!

Pre-Save Alex Winters New Single "Silent Storm" on Spotify

Austin pop-rock singer/songwriter Alex Winters just announced new music releasing Friday, August 23rd! “Silent Storm” is the first single of many that Alex is releasing in 2019 and 2020 for her upcoming album “Beauty and Blemishes.”

You can pre-save the tune on Spotify and be the first to stream the song! Alex also created a beautiful lyric video for it and if you follow her on Instagram and/or Facebook, you can catch a glimpse of it as she’s posting a line each day until the premiere.

Alex recently updated her website to reflect the new “Beauty and Blemishes” branding, which includes all new photos taken by RSX Digital Studios. I really love the new imagery that shows off Alex’s sexy look and style. In addition, the single cover art was done by A.G Ink which perfectly reflects the feelings the song portrays. I’m really excited for everyone to hear the new music!

The Go Ahead Debut Powerful New Video "Falling Out Of Place"

San Francisco female-fronted rock band The Go Ahead debut new song “Falling Out Of Place” on June 30th! The song’s music video was first featuring in Soundwaves TV’s Episode #28 (at 10:05 mark) with a wonderful intro from Dennis Willis, with a separate more detailed post later that night.

Lead singer Kyna Wise really bears her soul in this song which is about sexual abuse and the video features quotes from other women that Kyna interviewed that deal with this important topic. Influential music blog Consequence of Sound featured the video in a powerful article and Topgolf’s Who Will Rock You also showed their support in promoting the new tune.

You can stream & buy the new single on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, and all other major outlets!

Sam Johnson Selected As Semi-Finalist For Sail Across The Sun Competition

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Berklee Online Student Sam Johnson selected as a semi-finalist for the Sail Across the Sun Music Cruise Competition

June 27, 2019 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Sam Johnson, a Berklee-affiliated singer/songwriter from San Francisco, has been selected as a top 10 semi-finalist for the Sail Across The Sun music festival at sea. The cruise sets sail from Miami on February 14-18, 2020 and features Train, Matt Nathanson, and many other popular artists. Sam was a student in the Berklee Online Writing Hit Songs course in 2016.

This competition, called Sixthman Soundcheck, gives up-and-coming acts a chance to perform on the cruise. Three finalists will be selected via an online voting process.

The first round of voting is open to the general public beginning on Thursday, June 27 at 12PM ET and ending on Wednesday, July 3 at 6PM ET. The top 5 artists will then move on to the final round of voting, which will be open to guests booked on Sail Across the Sun only. The top 3 artists to emerge from that round will perform on-board the cruise.

Sam previously opened for top 40 artist Andy Grammer on dates for his 2016 “Honey I’m Good” tour and he has also shared stages with pop and reggae artists including Shwayze, Collie Buddz, Flipsyde, Common Kings, The Holdup, and Mike Love.  

Sam’s original music is also frequently featured in TV shows on MTV, FOX, NBC, BRAVO, and SPIKE. Macy’s used Sam’s version of “In The Midnight Hour” for their popular nationwide Black Friday ad campaign for 2 years in a row. He has also written songs for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) that they keep in regular rotation. 

Sam signed with start-up label Text Me Records in 2018, and has since released half a dozen singles, with hundreds of thousands of Spotify plays, and his song “Faded” debuted at #3 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts. A new full-length album is on the way in 2019.

Find Sam online, and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus you can check out his EPK with press/reviews, full bio, videos, photos, and more. For inquiries, please contact Cheryl Butner.

Planet Booty Release New "Guilty Pleasure" EP

Oakland’s sexy dance trio Planet Booty released their new Guilty Pleasure EP, which they state will unlock your deepest secrets and fulfill your inner most desires. Sounds pretty irresistible! You can download the album now from their website, as well as order a physical copy. Don’t hesitate, let the summer fun begin, and don’t forget to keep loving the amazing person you are!

Life Size Models Release Official Music Video For "Polar Nights"

San Jose indie-rockers Life Size Models premiered their official music video for “Polar Nights” this past Sunday on Soundwaves TV! The video is filmed entirely in San Francisco with the band walking the streets while enjoying a fun day exploring the city. Please give the video some love and feedback and share with your friends!

San Francisco’s Alt105 Radio continues to play the single Sunday nights during their Soundcheck program, so thanks for tuning in and requesting it!

You can listen and buy “Polar Nights” on all outlets, including Spotify and SoundCloud!

Set The BAR Announces Signing Of Alex Winters

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Contact: Set The BAR Management
sethebarmgmt@gmail.com

Alex Winters signs Management Deal with Set The BAR

Set The BAR Artist Management is pleased to announce the signing of central-Texas based singer/songwriter, Alex Winters!

Alex Winters is an award-winning rock artist whose forte is in sharing the vivid memories, feelings, and stories of both the beautiful and challenging experiences that molded her into the resourceful woman that she is today.

Of the signing, Barbara M Wahli shared, "We are excited to work with such a talented and ambitious musician who's heartfelt songs really resonate with her audience! It's wonderful to see how devoted and engaged Alex's fans are. Sharing her arduous journey and how it shaped her life has truly made Alex a strong female role model."

Luna Guitars honored Alex Winters with the inaugural “Shining Star” award in 2012, and Alex was featured in Hypebot for her use of Concert Window for live-streaming shows. With her seamless vocals, effortless compositions, and self-starting business sense, Alex has garnered some dedicated fans via her Patreon page and been featured in various press throughout the years. She is known by her fans as a poet, a dreamer, a story-teller, and an inspiration.

Excited about the new signing, Alex Winters said, “The folks at Set the BAR have been really great to work with so far. I love their enthusiasm and passion for developing and growing the careers of the musicians on their roster. Each member brings something special to the table that I know will help me succeed, and I am looking forward to storming the music business with them at my side."

Alex is currently in the studio recording new songs while the new team formulates plans for upcoming releases, tours, and transforming Alex Winters’ brand into a scalable business that aligns with today’s market trends.

To learn more about Alex Winters and her introspective music, check out: www.alexwintersmusic.com

Sam Johnson Releases New Single "Fuego"

I’m excited to announce that I’m working with the ever-so-talented singer/songwriter Sam Johnson and he released a new single today named “Fuego”! The single already landed on Spotify‘s official New Music Friday playlist in Germany! Listen on Spotify and download the new tune via your favorite outlet!

Sam fully funded his third EP “The City” through Kickstarter raising nearly $10,000. The album’s lead single “The City” received airplay on San Francisco’s Live 105 FM for several weeks.

Sam’s previous single “Faded” debuted at #3 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts and his original music is frequently featured in TV shows on MTV, FOX, NBC, BRAVO, and SPIKE. Sam will be releasing a new full length album in 2019, so stay tuned for more!

Sam recently played one of my One Roof Sessions house show, so check out his awesome version of “Uptown Funk” from that evening.

Barb Rocks And The A&R Agency Announce Set The BAR Partnership

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Contact: Set The BAR Management
setthebarmgmt@gmail.com

Barb Rocks and The A&R Agency Announce New Partnership: Set The BAR Artist Management

Barb Rocks (CA) and The A&R Agency (TX) are excited to announce a strategic partnership between their artist management firms!

Having successfully collaborated on various projects and events, and even sharing an artist management roster over the course of 12 consecutive years, Barbara M Wahli, Austin Breckenridge, and Robert S. Austin have proven on numerous occasions that their team dynamic moves mountains.

In regards to the new partnership, Robert Austin of The A&R Agency mentioned that, “By being a cross-city/cross-state alliance, we create the opportunity to increase our regional footprint and serve a more dynamic roster. I’m a firm believer that by combining our diverse skill sets and robust network of industry professionals, we will continue to yield the organizational fortitude that our clients require in order to succeed.”

Set The BAR's mission is to provide a vigorous, proactive approach to artist management, tailored to the unique needs of each client. The ultimate goal of STB’s relationship with their clients is to achieve and maintain a state of mutual excellency.

Barbara Wahli of Barb Rocks added, "I’m excited for this partnership and trust that together we are an unstoppable force that champions the artists we work for!"

Set The BAR's combined roster currently consists of Alex Winters, with more artists to be announced! For more info, check out http://setthebarmgmt.com/