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Kathy Kolla Punk Rock Documentary "Who Is Billy Bones?" Now Available to Stream Nationwide

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cola Kat Productions, a Los Angeles-based film and TV production company, today announced that award-winning filmmaker Kathy Kolla's punk rock music documentary "Who Is Billy Bones?" is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States and United Kingdom. The film explores the early days of Hollywood punk and the continued perseverance of Skull's frontman Billy Bones through insightful interviews with notable musicians including Mike Dirnt (Green Day), Kevin Preston (Prima Donna) and Chas T. Gray (Wall of Voodoo).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cola Kat Productions , a Los Angeles-based film and TV production company, today announced that award-winning filmmaker Kathy Kolla 's punk rock music documentary "Who Is Billy Bones?"
  • is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States and United Kingdom.
  • "This movie is a universal story of how perseverance can help a person overcome obstacles," said writer/director Kathy Kolla.
  • "This movie is a universal story of how perseverance can help a person overcome obstacles," said writer/director Kathy Kolla.

Lyric Capital Group Closes Second Music Royalty Fund with Approximately $800 Million in Total Commitments

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Lyric Capital Group (“Lyric Capital”), a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in investing in music copyrights and the owner of global music publishing operation Spirit Music Group, announced today that it has successfully closed its second fund, with total commitments of approximately $410 million, exceeding its target with support from a diverse group of new and existing institutional investors.

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  • Lyric Capital Group (“Lyric Capital”), a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in investing in music copyrights and the owner of global music publishing operation Spirit Music Group, announced today that it has successfully closed its second fund, with total commitments of approximately $410 million, exceeding its target with support from a diverse group of new and existing institutional investors.
  • In addition, the firm also raised senior debt financing to bring Lyric’s new deployable capital to over $800 million.
  • “Since inception, Lyric Capital has transacted on over $800 million to develop outstanding catalogs of music, in partnership with artists and songwriters.
  • The Spirit Music Group portfolio is largely made up of mature music royalty assets and is one of the largest and most diversified independent music portfolios.

DORITOS® PARTNERS WITH NETFLIX'S STRANGER THINGS TO BRING FANS THE FIRST-EVER "LIVE FROM THE UPSIDE DOWN" CONCERT FEATURING CHARLI XCX AND '80s MUSIC LEGENDS

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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PLANO, Texas, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hold onto your cassette tapes because the highly anticipated Stranger Things 4 premiere is this month and Doritos, in partnership with Netflix, is bringing fans a musical experience unlike any other with the first-ever "Live From The Upside Down" virtual concert on June 23.

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  • Doritos opened a portal and is now inviting fans to virtually step inside to watch these '80s music icons perform during "Live From The Upside Down."
  • "Doritos is doing something really cool by giving Stranger Things fans a new way to celebrate their favorite show with 'Live From The Upside Down.'
  • We can't wait for our fans to join us and Netflix for this first-of-its-kind 'Live From The Upside Down' concert."
  • "Partnering with Doritos on Stranger Things was a no-brainer for us," said Magno Herran, director of marketing partnerships, Netflix.

New Magazine about Greatest Era of Music Video to Launch April 8

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooklyn-based Packrat Planet announced today that the premiere issue of its new magazine Music Video Time Machine, an online publication completely dedicated to the Golden Age of Music Video (1976-1994) will be released April 8th and will distributed online across multiple outlets, including MAGZTER and the Music Video Time Machine website which also contains other similar content including blog features, throwback video event listings, and bonus video content. 

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  • "During a brief period in entertainment history, the music video evolved from an uncertain marketing tool into a pop culture phenomenon," explained Stephen Pitalo, the magazine's managing editor and publisher.
  • "The Golden Age of Music Video is book-ended by two important moments: the triumph of Queen's groundbreaking "Bohemian Rhapsody" video in 1976, and the conclusion of a multimillion dollar trilogy of Guns N' Roses Use Your Illusion videos in 1994.
  • Each issue of this quarterly features exclusive interviews with the era's most notable music video directors and musicians, behind-the-scenes photos, and other information that chronicles the adventures of those who advanced the genre during its greatest era."
  • He also produces 80s/90s music video dance party events; his monthly "Music Video Time Machine presents" series at the Bell House in Brooklyn has its next event on Friday, April 8 ( see calendar ).

Avril Lavigne to Perform Exclusive Concert in Los Angeles for SiriusXM and Pandora

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that eight-time GRAMMY Award-nominated multi-platinum singer, songwriter, designer, and philanthropist Avril Lavigne will perform at The Roxy in Los Angeles for an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM and Pandora's Small Stage Series on Friday, February 25.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that eight-time GRAMMY Award-nominated multi-platinum singer, songwriter, designer, and philanthropist Avril Lavigne will perform at The Roxy in Los Angeles for an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM and Pandora's Small Stage Series on Friday, February 25.
  • I can't think of a better way to celebrate than at The Roxy with my friends at SiriusXM and Pandora.
  • Avril Lavigne's Small Stage Series concert will premiere on the SXM App on March 2.
  • To enter for a chance to attend SiriusXM and Pandora's Small Stage Series, featuring Avril Lavigne, please visit: www.siriusxm.com/smallstage .

John Mayer to Perform "Small Stage Series" Concert in Los Angeles for SiriusXM Subscribers and Pandora Listeners

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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Ahead of the concert, Andy Cohen will sit down with John Mayer for an exclusive interview to discuss his music, upcoming tour, and more.

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  • Ahead of the concert, Andy Cohen will sit down with John Mayer for an exclusive interview to discuss his music, upcoming tour, and more.
  • "I'm excited for people to enter the Sob Rock Universe through SiriusXM and Pandora's Small Stage Series.
  • "With his incredible artistry and love of performing live, John will help us kick off the big game weekend with this special one-night show in Los Angeles.
  • As a benefit to SiriusXM subscribers, John Mayer's exclusive Small Stage Series performance in Los Angeles will be available across an array of channels.

American Greetings Announces Sponsorship of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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American Greetings, a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace and with roots in Cleveland for over a century today announces its sponsorship of the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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  • American Greetings, a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace and with roots in Cleveland for over a century today announces its sponsorship of the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
  • American Greetings announced its multi-year, multi-artist partnership with preeminent entertainment company RocNation earlier this year.
  • "When you think about it, this partnership is a natural fit as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and American Greetings are all about meaningful connections and celebration," said Dawn Wayt, VP of Marketing & Sales for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
  • Tickets are on sale now for the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 30th at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Original Album Version Of The Go-Go's' 'God Bless The Go-Go's' Makes Its Vinyl Debut In Celebration Of Its 20th Anniversary

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Friday, February 5, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 14, 2021, The Go-Go's' critically acclaimed 2001 reunion album, God Bless The Go-Go's, celebrates its 20th anniversary and will be reissued on CD, vinyl and digital formats via Eagle Records.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On May 14, 2021, The Go-Go's' critically acclaimed 2001 reunion album, God Bless The Go-Go's, celebrates its 20th anniversary and will be reissued on CD, vinyl and digital formats via Eagle Records.
  • This is the first time the original album version of God Bless The Go-Go's will be available on LP and is pressed on 140gram, blue colored vinyl.
  • The deluxe CD and digital versions feature new cover art and includes the bonus tracks "I Think I Need Sleep" and "King of Confusion."
  • Upon its original release, it was hailed by Uncut magazine for its "sheer, punchy exuberance" while Billboard was impressed with its "deliriously buoyant, unadulterated adult-made pop."

2020 Critics Choice Documentary Award Winner 'The Go-Go's' To Be Released On DVD, Blu-ray And Digital Formats

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Friday, November 20, 2020
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The Alison Ellwood-directed THE GO-GO'S documentary, which firstpremiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival,aired over the summer on Showtime to rave reviews, achieved a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and won a 2020 Critics Choice Award for "Best Music Documentary" in addition to receiving the honor of "Most Compelling Living Subjects in a Documentary."

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  • The Alison Ellwood-directed THE GO-GO'S documentary, which firstpremiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival,aired over the summer on Showtime to rave reviews, achieved a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and won a 2020 Critics Choice Award for "Best Music Documentary" in addition to receiving the honor of "Most Compelling Living Subjects in a Documentary."
  • The candid and archive-rich documentary assesses the group's place in music history and offers full access to The Go-Go's, including past members as well as longtime members of their inner circle.
  • In June, The Go-Go's will perform a series of summer 2021 North American tour dates in conjunction with the documentary release.
  • Starting at San Francisco's Masonic Auditorium, they'll perform at intimate venues across North America, giving fans a chance to see them up close and personal.

Original LA Punk Trailblazers The Go-Go's To Release First New Single In 20 Years

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Go-Go's, the iconic all female L.A. punk band, will release their first new recording in nearly 20 years, " CLUB ZERO ,"on July 31ston UMe.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Go-Go's, the iconic all female L.A. punk band, will release their first new recording in nearly 20 years, " CLUB ZERO ,"on July 31ston UMe.
  • The self-produced track was created via email exchanges amongst bandmembers and recorded at Lucky Recording in S.F.
  • The documentary directed by Alison Ellwood (Eagles, Laurel Canyon) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this past January to standing ovations and critical acclaim.
  • Alison Ellwood (History of The Eagles, American Jihad) directs the film with Trevor Birney, Corey Russell and Eimhear O'Neill producing.