Amy Wolter with the band Reilly
Congratulations to the band Reilly, who just closed a European tour by headlining at Heavenstage Festival in Zurich, Switzerland!
I am really proud of this band for taking Tom’s Live Music Methods and going full throttle with them!
Dan Huie, who plays lead guitar and violin for the band, says “Since we worked with Amy, we’ve been told by Festival Producers that we’re one of the best live bands they’ve ever seen. In fact after a Festival Producer from Europe saw us perform, he booked us for his festival!”
Dan also said that although their merch sales have increased, the most important change for them is the connection they now feel with their audiences.
Here are some clips of their festival performance in Switzerland and a look at that amazing connection they are making with their new fans:
Reilly returns to the USA this week for a busy schedule of more festivals and events. The Tom Jackson Productions team wishes them continued success and looks forward to working with them again soon!
Congratulations to Loomis and the Lust on their latest video at YouTube! As of today, views of their “A.D.D.” Official Video have exceeded 543,000!
Jo Hikk Enjoying Success
by Tom Jackson
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Congratulations to Calgary country rock band Jo Hikk, as they enjoy recent upward momentum in their music career!
The band just released a brand new single and video from their forthcoming CD “The Game,” which will release in retail stores and online this August. The video has been added into medium rotation at CMT and aired this week for the first time.
They also just returned from a successful trip and showcase in Nashville as part of the CMA Global Artist Event. The guys will be touring this summer and will headline at the MDM Recordings showcase in Edmonton in September at the 2010 Canadian Country Music Association Week.
Tom Jackson and Kevin Pauls aren’t surprised to hear about your success, and look forward to working with you more on your live show!
UK’s Martyn & Stewart Tour Ontario
by Tom Jackson
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Congrats to UK singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph and BBC Radio’s Stewart Henderson on their first duo tour in Canada! They will be performing their popular show in venues across Ontario in a tour supporting the work of World Vision Canada.
And because of my affiliation with World Vision Canada, you can go to any of their Canadian shows as a World Vision guest! Read more…
Great news for the band KURTIS, one of Tom’s “guinea pig” bands at Bootcamp last fall: the group has made it to the semi-finals in the Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival Battle of the Bands!
Winners of the final online voting process get to play the BamaJam Festival stage, and will have the opportunity to produce a song with award-winning producer James Stroud.
“Tom Jackson helped us turn a corner, and we have taken our live show to new levels since working with him,” says band leader Brian Curtis. “We credit Tom and his live stage producing as a large reason in getting us where we are now.”
Check out this video of the Bootcamp, and see clips of Tom working with the band:
If you would like to help KURTIS’ career reach yet another level towards success, go to the BamaJam website and cast your vote.
The Tom Jackson team wishes KURTIS the best of luck, and we look forward to working with the band on their live show in the future!
Junkyard Poets Open for Newsboys
by Tom Jackson
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Congrats to Junkyard Poets, a six piece rock band out of Alberta, Canada, on landing an opening spot for the western leg of the latest Newsboys tour!
Fronted by award winning songwriter Jared Salte, the band played in front of crowds in Edmonton (April 18), Calgary (April 19), Saskatoon (April 21), Winnipeg (April 22), Fargo (April 23), and Bismark (April 24).
To help kick off their tour with Newsboys, Junkyard Poets also debuted the video directed by Luke Schenk for their song “Fly Away.”
Tom Jackson wishes the band all the best and looks forward to working with them again on their live show!
Sidewalk Prophets Named New Artist of the Year
by Tom Jackson
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Congratulations to Sidewalk Prophets, were named New Artist of the Year at the 41st Annual Dove Awards!
The band’s Dove award came on the heels of their No. 1 hit, “The Words I Would Say,” from their top-selling debut album, These Simple Truths.
Tom Jackson and Amy Wolter both look forward to spending more time working with the group on their live show!
Congratulations to top-selling Christian group Casting Crowns for being named Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards Wednesday night!
After scoring five consecutive Group of the Year titles, Casting Crowns said this honor was “extra special because the fans were voting.” Read more…
The 41st Annual Dove Awards were held in Nashville last night. Congratulations to Francesca Battistelli on walking away with Female Vocalist of the Year!
Francesca and her team also received a Dove for Short Form Music Video of the Year for her song “Free To Be Me.”
Both Tom Jackson and Amy Wolter, who have worked with Franny on her live show, wish her continued success as she heads out on her summer tour!
Dorothy Savage CD Release Party
by Tom Jackson
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Congrats to artist Dorothy Savage on the release of her debut album “Glorious Mess!”
The launch party for the new recording took place on March 30 at the Red House in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, where music history adorns every wall. Music industry, friends, NFL celebs, fun, food, and new music all came together to celebrate.
On hand for the party was Live Music Producer, Amy Wolter:
Best wishes in your onstage career, Dorothy – Amy looks forward to working with you even more on your live show!
