Spirit of America Tour & Charlie Daniels Remember 9/11

"Charlie has a unique talent of wrapping musical entertainment, religious faith, and morality into one great southern rock package. You find yourself dancing, singing, laughing, crying, and cheering in only a two hour set. When it is all done you wonder where the time went. "

Bruce Wall, Southern Fried Magazine, 2008

FOR: IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA TOUR REMEBERS 9/11
WITH CHARLIE DANIELS SHOW

NASHVILLE- Perennial singer and musician Charlie Daniels will be the headliner of the Spirit of America Tour concert September 19^th at the Naval Submarine Base; New London, Ct. Recipient of numerous career awards, Daniels is nominated this year for Musician of the Year in The 14^th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show. Known for several decades for his iconic song "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," Daniels promises to provide stellar entertainment to the men and women stationed in New London. The show marks the organization's centennial event, or 100^th show.

Retired businessman Robert Rosenthal founded His Spirit of America Tour (www.spiritofamericatour.org) fueled by a desire to offer something back to America after the tragedy and stunning events of 9/11 . Robert and his wife Nina sat numb, as did the world. He decided he had to do something to mend our nation's broken spirit. When our brave troops were sent off to fight, the spark was lit. Thus, The Spirit of America Tour was born.

Nina Rosenthal, a native of England, remembered fondly her family hosting US soldiers during WWII. With this in mind, Rosenthal created his own version of hospitality towards our Armed Forces with this vision. Rosenthal's extraordinary, long-term commitment has shown his true, red-white-and-blue colors by personally underwriting stellar state of the art concerts at US military bases across the country. It's his way to honor the outstanding men and women serving our country.

The Spirit of America Tour features major names in music, about 15 times per year, on various US military bases. All shows are completely free to base personnel and their families. He has brought in Clint Black, Jodee Messina, Josh Gracin, Dan Miller, Carrot Top and more to entertain the troops and their families. performers. Most shows are standing room only.

Viewed as the premiere sponsor of entertainment for America Stateside military bases, The Spirit of America Tour accepts no government funds or corporate donations. Robert's guidelines are specific; these shows are totally free to military personnel and open to soldiers' and their families ONLY. No civilian tickets are available. These shows are full-blown productions and provide a "time out" for over quarter of a million of our nation's military families. Though all artists donate their time to do these shows at America's Military Bases, the Spirit of America Tour pays all their expenses so that these patriotic entertainers are not out of pocket. Robert calls it "businessman's patriotism."

The Spirit of America Tour is one way that major entertainers help boost and maintain the morale of America's Armed Forces and their families. It demonstrates both the humanness and compassion entertainers feel towards our service men and women, and is also a positive display of the patriotism they feel for our country.

Warren Brown Passes on September 15th

Warren Wayne Brown

1916-2008

Warren Brown, renowned musician and publisher, passed away on September 15, 2008 after a lengthy illness in Carlsbad, CA. His music career encompassed the Big Band era as well as placing many of the century's most familiar tunes with artists like Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and Petula Clark.

Warren's life was filled with music, being taught at an early age by his father, then attending New York Military Academy majoring in music. He was a trombonist with his brother's band, Les Brown and the Band of Renown until he went into the Navy in World War II where he served for 3 years. Upon discharge, he entered the business end of music and joined Leeds Music in New York City. Because of his success as a "song plugger" finding hit songs for many artists and overseeing many educational projects for Leeds, he was transferred to California to open and head the Leeds Music office there. The company sold to MCA and Warren served as Vice President of MCA Music, Inc., later to become Universal Music, until his retirement in 1981. During his tenure, he found Strangers In the Night for Frank Sinatra, Girl from Ipanema for Antonio Carlos Jobin, and helped market in the USA the innovative music album Jesus Christ Super Star, Downtown by Petula Clark, and It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones.

Warren was married many years to his late wife, Marjorie, and they had a daughter, Teri, and a son, Bruce. He was born in Tower City, PA in 1916- son of Ray and Hattie Brown.

In 1992, he married Ruth Cooper Stephenson who was at his side when he died.

Survivors are his wife- Ruth, daughter- Teri Brown, son-Bruce Brown, brother- Clyde "Stumpy" Brown and his wife Betty Jo, and his grandchildren... His brother, Les Brown, and Sylvia Thompson, his sister, predeceased him.

Contributions to the Alzheimer's Association are appreciated. Services are private.

Carlene Carter Performs at Country Music Hall of Fame

"....C.C.'s record. It is astounding." Elvis Costello

NASHVILLE- Carlene Carter, standard bearer of the first family of country music, The Carter Family, will perform as part of this year's Americana Music Festival on Friday, September 19 at 4:30 pm. Playing and singing an acoustic set with John McFee, former Doobie Brother, and producer of her latest CD Stronger her appearance is sure to delight fans and concert attendees alike. The performance will be held at the Country Music Hall of Fame store just yards away from the plaques honoring her grandmother Maybelle Carter, her father Carl Smith, her mother June and her step-father, Johnny Cash. This showcase is free and open to the public.

Carter was the ultimate Americana artist long before the genre was created. One of the first bohemian country rockers, she has always known how to mix pop, country-rock and traditional sounds, and Stronger is yet another great testament to her musical sensibilities. Carter's abilities as a songwriter have never been stronger, hitting the listener straight in the heart.

"A staggering achievement by one of the great voices and fearless hearts of country rock" Bernie Taupin

She penned all twelve songs and even offers a bonus track. Her royal country lineage is fully evident on her new CD "Stronger". Slightly retro but with a modern feel, the CD begins with The Bitter End . Why Be Blue is frisky country pop. Carter channels her family's roots in a trio of mellow traditional songs, To Change Your Heart, Spider Lace and It Takes One to Know Me. A poignant mix of grief and reliance, the record reflects on Carter's Job-like loss of her long-time partner, Howie Epstein; her mother, June Carter Cash; her stepfather, Johnny Cash; and her kid sister Rosey. All four of her loved ones died in 2003.That's some powerful grief to endure. However the record also speaks to the power of love and renewal. Carter married actor Joseph Breen in 2006.

"After a lifetime of highs and lows, Carlene Carter finds the key to survival at the core of her family tradition" - USA TODAY

Coming from a musical dynasty that not only includes the Carter Family, but father Carl Smith and step dad Johnny Cash, Carter has lived and learned about life in all its myriad forms and emotions.

Billy Bob Thornton Entertains Troops

 Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton performs around the world on



the large screen in his acting roles. The sailors and their families at



the Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois receive a red carpet



performance from Billy Bob and his band, the Boxmasters.  The



performance was presented by the Spirit of America Foundation which



underwrites entertainment on all US bases for the military personnel and



their families.  Robert Rosenthal and his wife Nina have been supporting



the troops by bringing top entertainers to military bases stateside



since 9-11. The Spirit of America Tour has produced over 100 concerts for



450,000 troops and their families. The Spirit of America Tour is a



non-profit 501(c)(3),privately funded by the Robert and Nina Rosenthal



Foundation, aimed at bringing headline entertainment to our troops.

12 South Concert

12 SOUTH CONCERT SERIES FOLLOWS UP WILDLY SUCCESSFUL DEBUT

CONCERT IN SEVIER PARK WITH THE SECOND IN THE SERIES SEPTEMBER 6.

Local residents Shawn Byrne, Scott 76, Kari Kragness and Aron Wright will perform

from 5 to 9pm in the 12 South neighborhood's Sevier Park

By all accounts, the community concert in the park last Saturday, August 23rd

organized by Rumours Wine Bar partners Whitney Ferre and Christy Shuff was a

rollicking success.

Locally based pop rock act Brother Henry headlined a four band bill on a beautiful

evening while neighborhood hipsters and families picnicked and mingled on the slope

near the historic yellow Sevier mansion. Also on the bill were Connor Rand, Pat Walsh

and Anescia Collins.

Concert number two, on Saturday September 6, will feature the Americana folk rock of

neighborhood resident Shawn Byrne. The triple threat Byrne tours the globe as an in

demand lead guitarist, fronts his own group and writes hit songs including last year's

Americana award-winning "Ole Cook Pot" recorded by The Duhks.

Scott 76 is Scott Hylbert's new project that blends vintage 70s country rock with

contemporary pop often drawing comparisons to Wilco, Beck and the Jayhawks. His

band will include his brother Brian from IK BEN and the sibling harmonies featured in

their collective back catalog. Scott 76 appears on the heels of successful record

release parties at The Basement and Bluebird Cafe.

Kari Kragness will perform her sultry rhythm blues pop and Aron Wright, who Duff

McKagan from Guns n Roses says "has the voice of an angel" will add his indie-folk

element in a well-rounded lineup.

The series is supported by major sponsors Emma Email Marketing, Village Real Estate

and Rudy Title.

More information can be found here:

http://www.myspace.com/12southconcerts

Shawn Byrne http://www.myspace.com/shawnbyrne

Scott 76 http://www.myspace.com/eelbear

Kari Kragness http://www.myspace.com/karikragnessmusic

Aron Wright http://www.myspace.com/aronwright