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Gospo-Fella Entertainment Recording Artist Kevin-G Receives Best Gospel Hip-Hop Artist for the 2013 Florida Gospel Music Awards

Lisa — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:19:02 +0000

Palm Beach, FL-Saturday, February 9th, 2013 was the epic center for one of the biggest night for Independent Gospel Recording Artists. The atmosphere was set and the Holy Spirit took center stage as independent artists from coast to coast assembled themselves together turning an Award Ceremony into an evening of gratitude.It was an amazing night for Gospo-Fella Entertainment recording artist Kevin-G, as he received Best Gospel Hip-Hop Artist for the 2013 Florida Gospel Music Awards Gospo-Fella and Kevin-G would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the South Florida Gospel Music Awards for the honor.

Kevin-G is currently in the studio working on his debut project “Mechanical” to be released in the Spring of 2013. His current collaboration The COUNTDOWN featured several songs from Kevin-G for which he was nominated and received the win for.

The South Florida Gospel Music Awards (SFGMA) took place February 8th thru the 9th, 2013 in Palm Beach, Florida under the direction of Peppi Hendricks, celebrating and showcasing the best independent gospel recording artists worldwide.

The COUNTDOWN is distributed through INgrooves/Fontana via Indie Extreme. It is also available for digital download on ITunes and Amazon.com

For additional information or bookings contact: Wanda Adams marketingministry@live.com

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Tquan Moore Wins “Overall Group Performance” At AMTC’S 31st Annual SHINE Event

Lisa — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:49:57 +0000

MOORE HONORED AS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE FINALIST

HOUSTON, TX (FEB 2013) – TQ Music and Ministry/indieExtreme artist, Tquan Moore (www.tquanmoore.com) took home the “Overall Group Performance” award along with his performance partner, Liebe Loubser of South Africa, at the Winter 2013 AMTC Shine Event (http://www.amtcworld.com/our-event/shine) held in Orlando, FL this past January. Liebe and Tquan had never met until the night before the event’s group showcase performance. Getting together had been difficult, especially with them being from 2 different countries. A hello and rehearsal on New Years Eve, an additional rehearsal in the morning was all they could work in prior to the showcase the evening of January 1st. Their amazing showcase performance seemed like they had been singing together for years. Moore was also a finalist for the Songwriter Showcase held during the six-day convention.

SHINE is an educational event. Over 40 VIP seminars by industry professionals are offered the six-day convention. Since success in the entertainment industry is about ‘what you know’ and ‘who you know,’ SHINE offers both. SHINE is attended by actors, models, singers, dancers and comedians from all over the world. They are children, teens and adults who are called by God to become His role models and ambassadors in the mission field of entertainment.

Moore was prepared for this life-changing convention by auditioning for The Bridge Training Program http://www.amtcworld.com/our-event/the-bridge : the most unique talent preparation curriculum in the world, combining VIP know-how with spiritual preparation.

To learn more about Tquan Moore and his ministry, visit www.tquanmoore.com or check him out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tqmusic

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Nick Verzosa Launches the Search for the Ultimate 7th Year Senior

Lisa — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:25:47 +0000

“7th Year Senior” Rises Up the Texas Radio Charts

HOUSTON, TX (OCT 2012) – Tiyaga Music/indieExtreme artist, Nick Verzosa’s 5th single “7th Year Senior” from his debut album “She Only Loves Me” is rising up the Texas Charts. With the inspiration of the song coming from the reality of college life, the decision to find the “Ultimate 7th Year Senior” was a forgone conclusion. Radio stations like KJDL in Lubbock, KTTX in Brenham, KRRG in Laredo and others across Texas are promoting a contest to find that “Ultimate 7th Year Senior” as they spin the song.

The first round of the contest begins October 1st and runs through October 14th. In 200 characters or less explain why you resemble the “Ultimate 7th Year Senior” by going to www.facebook.com/nickverzosa and clicking on the “Ultimate 7th Year Senior” icon. The top 3 finalists will be announced on October 15th and the contest will be open for fan voting! The final “Ultimate 7th Year Senior” will be announced on October 22nd. Prizes range from a “Wooderson” T-shirt and other “7th Year Senior” swag to the Grand Prize of a custom 7th Year Senior Beer Pong Table and a custom glass Beer Pitcher.

For more information about Nick Verzosa, visit http://www.nickverzosa.com

To Book Nick Verzosa and the Noble Union contact Mikey Bowers at 254.379.8708 or email at mikey@mavelite.com or Gary Barndt at 214.796.9434 or email at gary@mavelite.com

To learn more about indieExtreme or our labels, visit http://www.indieextreme.com, call (615) 309-1718 or (281) 890-5034, send an e-mail to Lisa@indieextreme.com or kathyd@indieextreme.com, or write the company at 14090 FM 2920 Ste G117, Tomball, TX 77377.

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Nick Verzosa wins Inaugural Thirsty Throwdown Series

Lisa — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:27:53 +0000

Maverick Elite Entertainment Signs Nick Verzosa to Booking Roster

HOUSTON, TX (SEPT 2012) – Tiyaga Music/indieExtreme artist, Nick Verzosa took the stage in the second half of the finals at Thirsty Armadillo’s Thirsty Throwdown on Friday, September 7, 2012. All summer long, the Fort Worth Stockyards venue has hosted a head to head band competition of 12 hand picked touring bands. The bands competed for a Grand Prize package which included a new cargo trailer, tires for a year, 1 year Panhandle Slim endorsement, a live recorded show and more hanging in the balance for the last one standing. With a mix of fan votes and a music industry panel of judges, Nick and his band, the Noble Union, broke all the records set during the series for fan votes and judging scores.

With a growing demand for Nick and the band to perform across Texas, Maverick Elite Entertainment www.mavelite.com has added Nick Verzosa and the Noble Union to their roster. Mikey Bowers has been an agent for the largest talent agencies in the southwest. He has represented local, regional and national acts before launching Maverick Elite Entertainment in January of 2011. The Director of Booking, Gary Barndt, has been in the music industry full time since 2006 doing booking, management, radio promotion, and public relations. He has booked over 2,000 shows since he started and has been a talent buyer for several music venues in Texas.

For more information about Nick Verzosa, visit http://www.nickverzosa.com

To Book Nick Verzosa and the Noble Union contact Mikey Bowers at 254.379.8708 or email at mikey@mavelite.com or Gary Barndt at 214.796.9434 or email at gary@mavelite.com

To learn more about indieExtreme or our labels, visit http://www.indieextreme.com, call (615) 309-1718 or (281) 890-5034, send an e-mail to Lisa@indieextreme.com or kathyd@indieextreme.com, or write the company at 14090 FM 2920 Ste G117, Tomball, TX 77377

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indieExtreme Clients McKnight & Bogdal and Nick Verzosa Nominated for A2IM Libera Awards

Lisa — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:44:18 +0000

NASHVILLE, TN (May, 2012) – Label services company, indieExtreme (www.indieExtreme.com) are excited to announce that clients McKnight & Bogdal and Nick Verzosa have been nominated, and made it to the second round ballot for the A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) Libera Awards. The A2IM has partnered with the revolutionary digital promotion platform Official.fm to bring us their first annual Libera Awards ceremony for independent musicians and labels. The variety of the awards given includes Independent album of the Year, Independent Label of the Year, Music Supervisor of the Year, Road Warrior of the Year, and the Creative Packaging Award. Nick Verzosa has been nominated for the Up and Comer award as well as the Road Warrior award which is in reference to his state of nonstop touring. McKnight & Bogdal have been nominated for the Up and Comer award as well. In being nominated, McKnight, Bogdal, and Verzosa have once again been recognized for displaying superior talent, industry acumen, and unparalleled passion for spreading the gift of music.

In the second round of the awards, the nominees will be hand selected and pared down by esteemed experts in independent music, whom represent all walks of the industry. From there, the selection will be narrowed down to five finalists for each category, from which the A2IM members will cast their votes to determine the winners. Both of these acts will enter the second round, hopefully move into the final round and Label leave with the spoils. In this case though, no one comes up empty handed. The awards are prestigious, but more importantly the event serves as a promotional vessel for these independent artists in helping them spread their music.

Stay tuned, the award winners will be announced in New York City on June 1st. For more information on these artists, check out Nick Verzosa at www.Nickverzosa.com and McKnight & Bogdal at www.Bigblackhand.com. To keep up with A2IM, their industry activity, and the awards visit www.A2IM.org. To learn more about their partnering organization, check out Official.fm.

About indieExtreme, LLC (www.indieExtreme.com): indieExtreme, LLC (with offices in Houston, TX and Nashville, TN) provides marketing, management and administrative services for independent artists and record labels worldwide. Serving under INgrooves Fontana Distribution as an umbrella label for independent record labels and artists since 2006, the Company allows independent artists and their labels to focus their efforts and energies on their creative pursuits while leveraging the Company’s infrastructure for all of the administrative aspects of their business/career.

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Grady Skelton Releases LIVE SIMPLY Today on indieExtreme

Lisa — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:21:56 +0000

Media Inquiries:
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Ph: 281-832-6696 | www.spindriftme.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Grady Skelton Releases LIVE SIMPLY Today on indieExtreme

Single Release of “Girl I Love” To Follow March 26 through Gerrieco

Houston, Texas (March 6, 2012) - Grady Skelton has announced a partnership with indieExtreme® and is releasing his sophomore Country/Americana album entitled LIVE SIMPLY* today on newly formed independent label Gamagrass Records. The release of “Girl I Love,”* the second radio cut from the album, will follow on March 26. In addition, the album, recorded at Ray Benson’s Bismeaux Studio in Austin and produced by Clay Corn (keyboard player for Pat Green), will be celebrated at a March 30 CD release show at the House of Blues in Houston.Following the release of “We Like Drinkin,”* the first radio single from the forthcoming album, indieExtreme® took notice of the young star and signed Skelton to their firm.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to work with Grady,” shares Kathy Douglas, CEO indieExtreme®. “His talent as an artist and his skill as a songwriter are evident throughout LIVE SIMPLY. We believe he is one of the fresh and new upcoming artists that will not only impact the Texas Music scene but Country Music worldwide as well.”

indieExtreme® has been serving as a parent label to the independent music industry since 2006, providing marketing, management and administrative services for record labels worldwide. With offices in Houston and Nashville, Tenn., the firm partners with INgrooves Fontana for distribution and retail marketing, along with providing label services such as marketing, publicity, social media management, management consulting, music licensing and online marketing systems to independent labels.

“Once I started getting to know everyone at indieExtreme®, I realized we all had the same vision for my music and career. I’m excited about being a part of such an innovative group; this opportunity helps me take the next step in my career and I’m looking forward to what’s in store for us,” says Skelton.

LIVE SIMPLY is a meticulous collection of songs that are heartfelt, honest and rowdy, displaying a common theme of love and simplicity. All tracks were written by Skelton and produced by longtime friend and supporter Clay Corn of Ryder Media. Corn helps to deliver the songs and the range of emotion of the tracks on the album by featuring piano and baritone guitar blended with unique female harmonies that cleverly capture and showcase Skelton’s best songwriting to date.

“I had a blast making this record with Grady,” says Corn. “It was my job to frame his songs and voice with a sound that complimented what he’s already accomplished which, in my opinion, was laying a foundation for a long and influential career in the music scene.”

Gerrie McDowell of Gerrieco (Dallas, Texas) will head up the radio promotion campaign for Skelton’s “Girl I Love.” This uptempo and upbeat track, which showcases what Skelton says is “a break away from my normal skew on relationships,” will impact radio on March 26.

Making his initial Texas Country radio introduction in the fall 2009 with a self-titled album produced by Rich Brotherton (Robert Earl Keen’s guitar player and producer), Skelton’s previous singles included “Give Up On Me” and “Bad Luck.” “We Like Drinkin’” was released last year on May 1 and occupied the #50 spot on the Texas Music Chart in October.

Skelton, who hails from Bellville, Texas, has shared the stage with many of the greats including Robert Earl Keen, Eli Young Band, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Stoney LaRue, and others. He has played such noted venues as House of Blues, Firehouse Saloon and Armadillo Palace in Houston, Maggie Mae’s in Austin and Brewster Street Ice House in Corpus Christi. Other performances include the All Aggie Hullabaloo at Cowboys Stadium, Austin County Fair, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, and the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest which serves as the kick-off to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. He recently returned to his college home of Bryan/ College Station, Texas as part of Aggieland’s signature music festival and took the stage at Texas Hall of Fame at the Official Chilifest After Party as well.

LIVE SIMPLY can be found at popular digital retail outlets such as as iTunes, Amazon and Lone Star Music.

For more information on indieExtreme® please visit: www.indieextreme.com

For more information on Grady Skelton visit: www.gradyskelton.com

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FOR ARTIST INFORMATION/MATERIALS OR INTERVIEWS CONTACT:
SpinDrift Media & Entertainment | ami@spindriftme.com
Ph: 281-832-6696 |www.spindriftme.com
*Advance Copy of LIVE SIMPLY available to media upon request
*Mp3 file of “We Like Drinkin’” and “Girl I Love” available upon request

FOR MANAGEMENT OR BOOKING INQUIRIES CONTACT:
Hendrix Music Agency |www.hendrixmusicagency.com
Cheri Blankenship (Manager) | 281-995-3179 | cheri@hendrixmusicagency.com

Local Texas Artist Deborah Wedekind Enjoys Top Honors on Singer Universe

Lisa — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:10:45 +0000

Local Texas Artist Deborah Wedekind Enjoys Top Honors on Singer Universe

Accepts position as lead singer of The Billie Ledbetter Band and Orchestra

HOUSTON, TX (FEBRUARY 2012) - Local recording artist and performer, Deborah Wedekind, who lives in the North Houston area, is currently featured with a photo, on the Singer Universe website’s home page at: www.singeruniverse.com, as a National Top 5 Vocalist Finalist for January 2012! Her original song, “Psalm on Danny Boy”, placed her in the Top 5 due to Deborah’s beautiful vocals, haunting lyrics and unique arrangement. She also won a Top 5 spot nationally with Singer Universe in their December 2011 Best Vocalist contest, for her unique arrangement of “I Dreamed a Dream”, recently made popular by British singer Susan Boyle. In Deborah’s more Adult Contemporary version, she creates a stunningly beautiful counter melody in the orchestral strings which depict the longing and suffering of the lead character, Fantine, while creating a lighter vocal line that flows “…with much more of a Pop feel” than prior versions.

Deborah recorded her CD, Clear Skies Ahead, which released in November 2011, with Producer, Troy Warren, Jr., at Absolute Sound studios in Houston. Troy ranks Deborah’s CD as his top project in over 30 years of working in sound production. Since its release, here is what This is Kingwood has to say about Deborah:

“…Deborah could and probably should be lumped in more with classic artists like Astrud Gilberto (Girl from Impanema), Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney and Lena Horne. She’s that good. Her silky smooth voice stays somehow young and fresh while exhibiting a classically trained experience one can only gain from being, well, that good. If you get a chance to check out one of her local performances, do yourself a favor and make the effort, you’ll be glad you did.”

Additionally, Deborah’s original sexy-Latin arrangement of the classic, “Till There Was You”, is currently in the Broadjam.com Top 10 Latin songs chart worldwide, and on Feb. 19th, 2012, it reached #2 on the Top 10 Latin Jazz world chart. Her “Psalm on Danny Boy” also remains on Broadjam’s Top 10 World Chart, and has been since January 2012. (Broadjam is a site for aspiring singers and songwriters music industry professionals and fans from around the world, and has many thousands of members.)

Deborah is also excited to have been recently asked to be the lead female singer for the Billie Ledbetter Band and Orchestra, Houston’s #1 Dance Band. This will give Deborah many more opportunities to showcase her talents and bring her unique vocals, arrangements and compositions to the greater Houston and South Texas area.

Deborah Wedekind is available now for bookings, along with her world-class band. Please visit www.deborahwedekind.com for an EPK, booking one sheet, or to hear her music.

indieExtreme, with offices in Houston, TX, and Nashville, TN, represents musicians ranging from folk legend Judy Collins, to 7 year-old singer and Disney actress, Kaitlyn Maher. Deborah’s Diva Prince Productions, is a client label with indieExtreme. The firm partners with INgrooves for digital distribution and marketing, along with providing label services such as marketing, publicity, social media management, management consulting, music licensing and online marketing systems to independent labels. To learn more about indieExtreme , please visit http://www.indieextreme.com, call: (615) 309-1718 or (281) 890-5034, or e-mail : kathyd@indieextreme.com.

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McKnight & Bogdal Bring Home Another Award For Zombie Nation

Lisa — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:50:00 +0000

NASHVILLE, TN (FEBRUARY 2012) – Having just been released late last Summer, Zombie Nation by Elam McKnight and Bob Bogdal has not only received critical acclaim, but have now taken home the Shoutie Award for Best Blues Rock Album 2011. The Shoutie is presented by WXCI (91.7 fm) out of Danbury, Connecticut. It is a student run radio station that caters to its diverse audience of listeners by playing everything from hip-hop and jazz, to indie-rock, metal, reggae, dance, and of course, the blues. This year, they deemed blues duo McKnight & Bogdal more than worthy of receiving the throne of Blues-rock Album of the Year.

The album is available on their website: www.bigblackhand.com. The physical album is also for sale on Amazon and CD Baby as well as digitally at your favorite digital retailer. The duo is booking for the upcoming festival season with Frank Roszak Promotions of Van Nuys, CA as a duo and also as a full band. For more information about McKnight & Bogdal go to www.bigblackhand.com.

indieExtreme, with offices in Houston, TX, and Nashville, TN, represents musicians ranging from folk legend Judy Collins, to 7 year-old singer and Disney actress, Kaitlyn Maher. McKnight & Bogdal are signed to Desert Highway Records, a client label with indieExtreme. The firm partners with INgrooves for distribution and retail marketing, along with providing label services such as marketing, publicity, social media management, management consulting, music licensing and online marketing systems to independent labels. To learn more about indieExtreme , please visit www.indieextreme.com.

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“Constantly” the Music Video by Kevin-G “The Music Maker” now in rotation on Gospel Music Channel’s “Uplifting Urban”

Lisa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:57:56 +0000

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“Constantly” the Music Video by Kevin-G “The Music Maker” now in rotation on Gospel Music Channel’s “Uplifting Urban”

Baton Rouge, Gospo-Fella Entertainment announces “Constantly” the music video by Kevin-G “The Music Maker” now in rotation on Gospel Music Channel’s “Uplifting Urban”.

About Kevin-G “The Music Maker” (pictured right)

Kevin G’s first single “Constantly”, taken from his up and coming album, is featured on Gospo Fella Entertainments first compilation project entitled, Gospo-Fella Entertainment Presents, The CountDown. The song “Constantly” delivers an unequivocal message of God’s Love and hope for mankind during these troubled times using a musical style of urban contemporary gospel and R&B.

Kevin G’s sound is unique. It is an R&B, contemporary jazz, funk, hip-hop sound that has its roots in Maranatha, Integrity, and Hosanna praise and worship. The Holy Spirit uses Kevin G through praise and worship to teach and remind believers and unbelievers that to serve God you must first believe that He is who He says He is – the Creator, the Messiah. We must come to Him as we are-naked and imperfect and poor in spirit that He might come in and do a work in us by His Spirit that takes us closer to Him in relationship. Constantly debuted on the gospel and urban music charts in the top one hundred.

About Gospel Music Channel-Uplifting

Urban Uplifting Urban, spotlights, Hip-hop and Gospel music’s finest artists including Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, Mary Mary, Deitrick Haddon, and BeBe & CeCe Winans and now Kevin-G, coming together bringing one message through music. Uplifting Urban has the hottest Urban and Gospel video play list on television.

Uplifting Urban airs daily at 2:00 am 7: 00 am and 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time.

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Array of Hope Announces 2012 Tour

Lisa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:56:24 +0000

“Array of Hope,” is a wide-ranging concert experience geared toward teens, young adults and Families. “Array of Hope,” serves up entertainment of high caliber and value, which includes multiple music acts, motivational speakers, comedians, multimedia presentations, and teen testimonies. This high profile presentation, is geared toward being an instrument of healing and encouragement to both young and old people, while we all journey towards Christ.

WATCH THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO HERE ON YOUTUBE!

For more information visit www.arrayofhope.net.

indieExtreme, with offices in Houston, TX, and Nashville, TN, represents musicians ranging from folk legend Judy Collins, to 7 year-old singer and Disney actress, Kaitlyn Maher. The firm partners with INgrooves for distribution and retail marketing, along with providing label services such as marketing, publicity, social media management, management consulting, music licensing and online marketing systems to independent labels. To learn more about indieExtreme , please visit http://www.indieextreme.com.