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PDX LIVE Returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square With 11 Shows in August

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

This August, the outdoor concert series PDX LIVE returns with 11 shows in historic Pioneer Courthouse Square , the place where Portland comes together.

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  • This August, the outdoor concert series PDX LIVE returns with 11 shows in historic Pioneer Courthouse Square , the place where Portland comes together.
  • The space is acoustically special because it slopes into a half-bowl amphitheater with stadium-like seating design that aids with live sound reinforcement.
  • “PDX LIVE embodies the mission of The Square to be the foundation of a diverse and thriving downtown Portland, and True West has been creative and visionary to make these events a reality,” said Courtney Posey, president of the board of trustees for Pioneer Courthouse Square.
  • “I am thrilled to see the vibrant energy of downtown Portland come alive with the PDX LIVE concerts in Pioneer Courthouse Square.

FENDER ENLISTS HAIM, DOMINIC FIKE AND MORE FOR 2023 PLAYER SERIES CAMPAIGN, HIGHLIGHTING BEST-SELLING ICONIC GUITARS AND BASSES, EMBRACING DIVERSITY IN MUSIC CREATION

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the start of a new 2023 campaign for the acclaimed Player Series, a line of guitars and basses designed for the new generation of artists, players and creators. Since its inception in 2018, the Player Series has become Fender's best-selling series, having sold more than half a million units globally and showing nearly 30% consecutive year over year growth. Beyond that, the series has ignited a demographic shift within the industry and attracted a diverse, passionate, and inclusive new universe of guitar and bass players. It's a testament to the series' singular ability to transcend genre and aid in the creative exploration of artists such as Turnstile, Cherry Glazerr, Saya Gray, Japanese Breakfast, Beach Bunny, Soccer Mommy and White Reaper, and has appeared on stages and inspired music and culture worldwide.

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  • We hope the Player Series will continue sparking creative inspiration and inspire even more musicians to try out a Fender guitar or bass."
  • The Player Series 2023 campaign is coming to life in a big way as one of Fender's most expansive rollouts to date.
  • In addition, Fender is introducing two soon-to-be-classic Fender colorways to the Player Series lineup - Seafoam Green, an eye-catching blue-green, and Candy Apple Red, a rich, deep red.
  • The Player Series sets the new benchmark for quality and performance, with features, including:
    The Fender Player Series includes the following models all available in either a maple fingerboard, or pau ferro fingerboard:

OSHEAGA unveils its 2023 lineup!

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Friday, March 10, 2023

The OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is fast approaching, and the lineup for 2023 is here with tons of great surprises, new discoveries, and many festival favourites converging for a non-stop, star-studded 3 day event!

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  • The OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is fast approaching, and the lineup for 2023 is here with tons of great surprises, new discoveries, and many festival favourites converging for a non-stop, star-studded 3 day event!
  • One term that has always been at the heart of OSHEAGA’S programming is the word eclectic - and for the 2023 edition, sounds and styles range from all over the world, all across the spectrum, and all the way around the globe.
  • This year’s lineup has Afro pop, indie rock, bass, rap, electro, synth pop, disco, and everything in between.
  • Hip Hop looms large at the festival this year, with some of the biggest names on the charts and some of the most important figures in the underground making their OSHEAGA debut.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Lizzo, Duran Duran, Lil Nas X, and The Smashing Pumpkins to Headline BottleRock Napa Valley

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Splendor, Oke Junior, Mama Said, Honeyboys, High Noon, Spring Summer, and Napa Valley Youth Symphony.

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  • Splendor, Oke Junior, Mama Said, Honeyboys, High Noon, Spring Summer, and Napa Valley Youth Symphony.
  • BottleRock Napa Valley also presents its highly entertaining Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, showcasing a unique mashup of cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs, celebrities, performers and rock stars.
  • Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, BottleRock Napa Valley pairs the very best of the Napa Valley’s wine, food and craft brews with today’s biggest names in music.
  • Join the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@BottleRockNapa, #BottleRock) Instagram (@BottleRockNapa, #BottleRock) and TikTok (@bottlerocknapa, #BottleRock).

The North Face Brings Stories of Exploration to Life with "It's More Than a Jacket" Campaign Launch at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

DENVER, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Face today announced the launch of its Fall 2022 brand campaign, the second iteration of It's More Than A Jacket. This will bring an initiative that began a year ago full circle by celebrating and heroing collected stories of exploration that were submitted by athletes, consumers, brand partners and lifelong The North Face aficionados alike to life. On Thursday, October 6, a selection of stories behind some of the most iconic jackets and designs from The North Face will be on display in a unique, larger-than-life experience at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's First Thursday program.

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  • Each piece's unique story will showcase what these jackets have meant to the people who have worn them throughout the years.
  • The track will serve as the soundtrack for a commercial spot that will help bring the campaign to life.
  • "SFMOMA's long-standing partnership with The North Face is rooted in a shared commitment to creativity, sustainability, and exploration.
  • The North Face products are available at premium and specialty retail sporting goods stores globally and is headquartered inDenver,Colorado.

FENDER HOSTS 'THE #GUITARTOK EFFECT' PANEL -- DISCUSSING HOW TIKTOK IS EMPOWERING MULTIDIMENSIONAL ARTISTS, BRINGING GUITAR TO GEN-Z

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday July 19, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) hosted a panel discussion, "The #GuitarTok Effect: How TikTok is changing how we create, consume and discover new music" at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood, Calif. Panelists shared perspectives on TikTok's phenomenal impact on music discovery, including the positive growth for emerging artists, the powerful #GuitarTok community, and the integral role Player Plus guitars play as tools for rising artists and guitarists in achieving notoriety on the app. A largely unexplored territory within the trending TikTok conversation that has recently caught fire, #GuitarTok is continuing to emerge as a go-to source for playing tips and tutorials, inspiration, a sense of community, connection and collaboration - as well as a direct pathway to discovery for music managers and label talent scouts.

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  • The magic of TikTok user experience is differentiated from other platforms, allowing artists to connect with the community where they are and what their interests are.
  • "TikTok is so good about finding the people who need what you are putting out there," shared April Kae, Artist, Content Creator, Activist & TikTok Bass Sensation.
  • "It's bringing people together around something bigger - and doing that through music, which is something I really love."
  • FENDER (standard and in stylized form) are trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and/or its affiliates, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

FENDER UNVEILS PLAYER PLUS METEORA® GUITAR MODELS, DESIGNED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE, SONIC ENTHUSIASTS

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today continues its expansion and industry-defining innovation with the top-selling Player Plus series, launching the Player Plus Meteora® HH guitar and Player Plus Active Meteora® Bass. First introduced as a limited run in 2018, the Meteora is the latest model in Fender's 75 year-long track record of creating visually stunning and amazingly playable guitars. The futuristic Meteora now joins iconic models such as the Stratocaster® and Telecaster® in the Player Plus lineup.

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  • "The release of Player Plus Meteora marks an uncharted and exciting era for Fender, a legacy undefined," said Justin Norvell, Executive Vice President of product, FMIC.
  • Player Plus MeteoraHH and Player Plus Active Meteora Bass, expertly crafted in Ensenada, Mexico, are meticulously refined and designed to deliver next-level performance from the studio to stage and beyond.
  • Blending top-notch features of the iconic Telecasterand Jazzmastermodels, the addition of Player Plus MeteoraHH and Player Plus Active Meteora Bass offer a modern twist on Fender's classic geometry.
  • Player Plus Active Meteora Bass ($1,149.99 USD, 1299.00 EUR,1,149.00 GBP, $2,399.00 AUD, 160,600 JPY) Fusing innovative Fender design with player-centric features and exciting new finishes, the Player Plus Active Meteora Bass delivers superb playability and unmistakable style.

Metallica, The Strokes, and Foo Fighters to Headline Boston Calling 2022

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Headlining the festival are rock & roll icons Metallica; alternative rockers The Strokes, playing their first show in Boston since 2006; and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters.

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  • Headlining the festival are rock & roll icons Metallica; alternative rockers The Strokes, playing their first show in Boston since 2006; and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters.
  • We are so thrilled to bring Boston Calling back, and we cannot thank our loyal fans enough for supporting us as we navigated the pandemic.
  • Knowing how much Boston musicians endured during the pandemic, it was very important to us that Boston Calling 2022 shine a spotlight on local and regional artists more than ever before.
  • 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and multi-GRAMMY Award winners Foo Fighters will headline the festival on Friday, May 27th.

PATRÓN Tequila and Grammy-Nominated Musician Michelle Zauner Toast the New Year with Limited Edition PATRÓN x Japanese Breakfast Cocktail Courier Kit

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

ATOTONILCO EL ALTO, Jalisco, Mexico, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PATRÓN Tequila, the world's number one ultra-premium tequila, is teaming up with multi-hyphenate musician and bold innovator Michelle Zauner, also known as Japanese Breakfast, to introduce the PATRÓN x Japanese Breakfast Cocktail Courier Kit. The kit, which features the Persimmon Paloma, proves that when masterfully combined a few natural elements lead to perfection - be it a song, tequila, or a cocktail. 

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  • ATOTONILCO EL ALTO, Jalisco, Mexico, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PATRN Tequila, the world's number one ultra-premium tequila, is teaming up with multi-hyphenate musician and bold innovator Michelle Zauner, also known as Japanese Breakfast, to introduce the PATRN x Japanese Breakfast Cocktail Courier Kit.
  • PATRN and Michelle collaborated to create the Persimmon Paloma, a fresh take on the classic Mexican cocktail with elements of Asian-inspired ingredients.
  • In addition to all the ingredients for a Persimmon Paloma, the kit also includes custom chopsticks, coasters and a one-of-a-kind PATRN x Japanese Breakfast bar towel.
  • The PATRN x Japanese Breakfast Cocktail Courier Kit celebrates a shared commitment to craft, creativity and heritage.

The Best Albums and Songs of 2021 as Selected by Consequence

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consequence ( https://consequence.net/ ) is celebrating 2021 in music with its picks for the top albums and songs of the year, as well as individual accolades for band, artist, and rookie of the year.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consequence ( https://consequence.net/ ) is celebrating 2021 in music with its picks for the top albums and songs of the year, as well as individual accolades for band, artist, and rookie of the year.
  • As determined by Consequence's staff, Tyler, the Creator's Call Me If You Get Lost is the No.
  • Rounding out the top five are Japanese Breakfast's Jubilee, Arlo Parks' Collapsed in Sunbeams, Turnstile's GLOW ON, and Little Simz's Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.
  • As for individual accolades, Lil Nas X is the 2021 Artist of the Year and Scottish synth pop trio CHVRCHES are Band of the Year.