IRIS Distribution, Palmetto Records and BKWLD Announce JazzOutLoud

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 9, 2006

IRIS Distribution, the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs, today announced a partnership with renowned independent jazz label, Palmetto Records and visionary web development company, BKWLD that will create the first mobile content store geared towards jazz enthusiasts.

JazzOutLoud?s comprehensive offering will include both ringtones and full track downloads across a spectrum of different jazz styles. The mobile music will be available for purchase via the web or short code and will be powered by Faspay. Early labels on board with JazzOutLoud include Palmetto Records (Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fred Hersch, Ben Allison, Ted Nash), Sunnyside (Dave Holland, Luciana Souza, Ben Monder, Steven Burns), Thirsty Ear (Sex Mob, DJ Spooky, Matthew Shipp, David S. Ware), Preservation Hall (The Preservation Hall Jazz Band), and Kayo Sterophonic (Anita O?Day), among others.

"Palmetto and BKWLD are the perfect partners for this project,? says IRIS Chief Marketing Officer, Bryn Boughton. "The staff at Palmetto brings not only a deep passion for jazz but a desire to combat the elitist persona often associated with the genre. In order to create an experience that makes both traditional and modern jazz more accessible and more fun, we brought in BKWLD, a visionary web design firm with the skill and eye to create the perfect aesthetic.?

At a time when the hits driven mobile market is dominated by rock and hip hop, an important market segment has been overlooked. ?Our goal is to bring jazz to the market in new and innovative ways. The mobile market of high-end phones and the demographic segment that jazz caters to is a perfect fit. There is amazing music being made in this genre and this is but one more way to get it heard,? says Pat Rustici of Palmetto Records.

Mobile content has grown in popularity as advanced handsets have become more ubiquitous. Consumers desire personalized mobile phones that reflect their individual lifestyle and musical tastes. Along with purchasing pre-defined ringtones, JazzOutLoud includes Faspay?s edit on the fly technology that allows jazz fans to create their own custom ringtone from the section of the song that is most meaningful to them. ?The ringtones that will be purchased from JazzOutLoud truly reflect the tastes and style of the fan because they can choose exactly the portion of the song that they want, ? says BKWLD Vice President of Entertainment, Edmond Meehan. "We are excited to offer the Jazz community a dedicated place to discover this type of unique content."

JazzOutLoud will launch this fall.

More information can be found at jazzoutloud.com

About IRIS Distribution:

IRIS is the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs. Founded in 2003, IRIS provides a comprehensive suite of technical, marketing and legal services to independent record labels and physical distributors, helping them to navigate the emerging digital marketplace. IRIS currently distributes a select group of top independent record labels including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Coco Machete, Duck Down Records, Ghostly International, Gigantic Music, K Records, Kemado, Kranky, Le Tigre, Megaforce, Ninja Tune, Palmetto Records, Preservation Hall, and Projekt to digital retailers, including Apple?s iTunes Music Store, Beatport, eMusic, Kompakt MP3, Napster 2.0, and Real/ Rhapsody; mobile channels such as AT&T, Boost, Cingular, CosmoGirl, Groupie Tunes, MobileStreams, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Zingy; as well as video outlets including Apple?s iTunes Music Store, Gotuit Media, and Ruckus Networks. IRIS is based in San Francisco and New York. For more information, visit http://www.irisdistribution.com.

About Palmetto Records:

Palmetto Records has been a leading voice in independent music since it was founded in 1990. Through its choice of innovative artists and careful attention to sonic value, it has emerged as a heavyweight label, as well as being listed as one of the best jazz labels for four years running in the Down Beat Critics Poll, best jazz label 2005 by the Jazz Journalists Association, and best jazz label for two years running by JazzWeek (the leading chart of jazz radio). Its original mission of enabling artists to fulfill their creative visions has remained the label?s focus more than 15 years and 120 releases later.

Palmetto also supports artists who are often overlooked or are considered somewhat "left of center". This enables the label to help expand the boundaries and even the vocabulary of jazz, and also gives the artists the freedom they need to make great music. For more information, visit http://www.palmetto-records.com.

About BKWLD:

BKWLD was started in January 2001 as an interactive design and development studio. It was born out of an idea that two friends shared, that top level, interactive design did not need to come out of San Francisco or New York. By holding stead fast to the ?above and beyond? mentality, BKWLD has been able to build a client list that includes, Disney, Atlantic Records, California Tourism, Pebble Beach Resorts, Volvo, Surewest Communications, RCA Label Group, Warner Brothers, Lions Gate, Capitol Records, American Idol, and many more. For more information, visit http://www.bkwld.com

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IRIS Distribution and Sonific LLC Announce Partnership to Promote IRIS Catalog to Blogs and Social Networks

San Francisco, CA; Basel, Switzerland (PRWEB) November 14, 2006

IRIS Distribution and Sonific LLC announced a partnership today that will add tens of thousands of additional master recordings to Sonific?s catalog for the purpose of being made available to the approx. 220 million Internet users that run blogs, have profiles on social networks, publish their own photos online or maintain personal websites.

Some of the participating labels represented by IRIS include: Chemikal Underground (Arab Strap, The Delgados, Mogwai), Duckdown Records (Boot Camp Clik, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, Sean Price), Ghostly International (Matthew Dear, Dabrye, Mobius Band), K Records (The Blow, Modest Mouse, Beat Happening), Megaforce Records (Anthrax, Ace Frehley, Clutch, SOD), and Palmetto (Dr. Lonnie Smith, Javon Jackson, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra).

Sonific?s recently launched SongSpots beta(TM) service has already attracted thousands of users in over 45 countries. SongSpots enables its users to create flash ?widgets? that stream any track selected from its large database of music which now will include many IRIS distributed labels. Sonific?s SongSpots service supports Blogger / Blogspot, eBay, Facebook, Flickr, Friendster, Google, Google Pages, Hi5, ILCU, LiveJournal, MovableType, Multiply, MySpace, NetVibes, Piczo, ProfileHeaven, SmugMug, Terapad, TypePad, Xanga, WidgetBox, and WordPress, API support includes Google Gadgets, Typepad, Terapad, Google Gadgets, Livejournal, WidgetBox and Wordpress. Many examples can be browsed at http://www.sonific.com.

Gerd Leonhard, Co-Founder and CEO of Sonific, comments ?IRIS has a great deal of really good music that can now be made available to a global audience of millions of people. The ?in-context? discovery of new, recommended music via thousands of blogs and social network sites is quickly becoming a crucial requirement for creating viral promotion campaigns, directly effecting increased download sales and driving revenues for many other music products and services, as well. We are delighted to team up with IRIS to bring their labels and artists into these new markets.?

?We?re very excited about our new partnership with Sonific,? adds Bryn Boughton, Chief Marketing Officer at IRIS Distribution. ?With their new distribution through Typepad and the ability to deep link directly to the digital retailer of our choice, we feel that Sonfic offers a unique promotional opportunity, currently unavailable through any other channel.?

About IRIS Distribution:

IRIS is the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs. Founded in 2003, IRIS provides a comprehensive suite of technical, marketing and legal services to independent record labels and physical distributors, helping them to navigate the emerging digital marketplace. IRIS currently distributes a select group of top independent record labels including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Coco Machete, Duck Down Records, Ghostly International, Gigantic Music, K Records, Kemado, Kranky, Le Tigre, Megaforce, Ninja Tune, Palmetto Records, Preservation Hall, and Projekt to many digital retailers, mobile channels as well as video outlets. IRIS is based in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit http://www.irisdistribution.com.

About Sonific

Sonific?s first product, SongSpots(TM), provides free music for use in blogs, personal homepages, photo sites and social networks. The company is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and was founded by Gerd Leonhard (Music-Futurist, Co-author of ?The Future of Music? and noted Digital Music Entrepreneur) and Gunnar Ostergren (CTO), in 2005. Sonific is funded by a group of well-known angel investors. For more details visit http://www.sonific.com and http://www.sonificblog.com.

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Papierdoll Magazine and Second City Style Announce Launch of Meet the Designer Series of Events Beginning at Fall Fashion Week 2008 in New York

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 24, 2008

Papierdoll Magazine, the flagship site of the Papierdoll group of fashion sites and blogs and Second City Style, fashion magazine and blog announce the launch of a series of events beginning at New York Fashion week and continuing throughout the year. The events, simply titled "Meet the Designer" is set to highlight top emerging fashion, art and design talents in and around the United States.

The first Meet the Designer series happens on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 during IMG / Mercedes-Benz fashion week at hotel QT near Times Square and minutes away from the epicenter of fashion week, Bryant Park.

The event will focus on emerging fashion design talent Jedda Kahn. Since showing his first Spring collection in 2005, Kahn has held various fashion shows around New York City and this season he looks to show his breakout Fall 2008 collection to an audience including celebrities, press and design peers.

The installation show is set to take place against the backdrop of Hotel QT's acclaimed swimming pool room which contains a large movie screen a spa, and a sauna.

"This event allows the press and public to get face-to-face with emerging design talent," said Michelle Bell, editor in chief of Papierdoll. "They will not only experience the clothes, but they will get the opportunity to talk to the designer and understand the thought process involved in putting a fall collection together."

Lauren Dimet Waters of Second City Style states, "Emerging designers, artists, photographers are the lifeblood of their respective field. Without their works, advancement in the arts ceases to exist. They create the definitive works that are studied examined and appreciated for years to come; this series of events is meant to shine the spotlight on their works and contributions."

The event is also being held in conjunction with Projekt NYC, a collective group that holds various networking events around New York including their award winning Love party.

The first event is being held at the posh Hotel QT near Times Square. The hotel is home to a multitude of major events throughout the year. Jedda Kahn's live model installation show will take place in the QT's luxurious pool room complete with sauna and spa.

About Papierdoll

Papierdoll LLC is an online publishing company focused on delivering fashion content via its Papierdoll Magazine website, Thriftychick shopping sites, iPapier international fashion blog and Look photography blog. Papierdoll's sites have been names a top 10 shopping pick by Forbes.com and a top holiday shopping pick by Thestreet.com. Papierdoll operates in the United States, UK, Hong Kong and Canada and can be found on the web at http://www.papierdoll.net.

About Second City Style

Second City Style is an award-winning guide to luxury, style and beauty. This weekly published online fashion magazine and daily updated blog has been heralded as a daily must-read for fashionistas everywhere. Millions of readers trust Second City Style's daily dose of fashion musings, international headlines and premiere shopping. Second City Style operates in Chicago, New York, Atlanta and L.A. and can be found on the web at http://www.secondcitystyle.com.

About projekt:nyc

projekt:nyc is a boutique consulting agency based in New York City. Director/Qr8tor Andrew Lockhart has been a staple in the fields of art, fashion, music and publishing for over 15 years and uses his knowledge and contacts within these fields to consult on and produce creative projects around the globe. As a partner in Prophecy Magazine, he helms one of the most forward thinking independent publications on newsstands today. Through projekt:nyc and as such, the producer of events such as Iceland Fashion Week, Pride of Janus, the seminal genre-defying POCKiT ROCKiT parties and the infamous monthly "Love" Pool Parties based in New York, he continues to push the envelope with his own brand of creativity. 2008 will find projekt events around the globe as the "Love" Pool Parties go on tour, as well as standalone events for Winter Music Conference, Coachella Music Festival, Iceland Airwaves and Art Basel. projekt:nyc - coming soon to a city near you.

For more information or designer interviews contact:

Joy Doss, EastWest PR

646-489-4432

http://www.eastwestpr.net

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Railroad Earth and Pet Projekt Announce The Hangtown Halloween Ball

Placerville, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2011

Grab your tents, costumes and dancing shoes, because Railroad Earth, in conjunction with Pet Projekt, has put together a three-night Halloween Weekend extravaganza in Placerville, CA for the inaugural Hangtown Halloween Ball! The glam-camping event will take place at the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds on October 28th- 30th and will feature a stellar line-up of some of the nation?s hottest touring acts, along with two complete sets of Railroad Earth to close Saturday and Sunday evening.

Set to take place at the gateway of the High Sierras, the location boasts more than just breathtaking views. The El Dorado County Fairgrounds is just a 2 hour hop from San Francisco, an hour from Tahoe and just 45 minutes from Sacramento, in the Gold Rush town of Placerville, CA --- the perfect late fall destination area. Known for a balmy harvest season; the area boasts 77 degree highs, while the rest of the country is battening down the hatches for a cold winter ahead.

?We have a remarkable site. The main stage area is set within an expansive natural amphitheater while the indoor late night hall, located just 100 yards away, is a 2100 person venue with plenty of room for dancing. We?re also offering multiple camping options including a really cool VIP zone set back from the main venue area in an open grassy field with perfectly clear stage site lines.? states Ryan Kronenberg from Pet Projekt. ?There will also be flushing toilets and hot running showers for both VIP and regular camping.?

The Halloween celebration will feature an all-star line-up including two nights with Railroad Earth along with The Funky Meters, Jackie Greene, 7 Walkers, David Grisman Sextet, Zach Deputy, Melvin Seals and JGB, Elephant Revival, Poor Man?s Whiskey, Head For the Hills, the Dead Winter Carpenters and many more spanning the two-day festival.

?Unlike most festivals of this kind, our late night event does not include an additional cost for the Funky Meters.? stated Brian Ross, Manager for Railroad Earth. ?Your weekend ticket makes everything available to you.?

Festival organizers have brought in a troupe of West Coast specialists in scene enhancement to help brew the weekend festivities celebrating All Souls Day with a twist of good ole Halloween. The weekend will include outdoor movie showings of classic horror movies, traveling gypsy card readers, and other spooky and supernatural happenings to take all in attendance on a trip into the afterworld. The Hangtown Halloween Ball also welcomes children, and will feature a fun activity-based kid zone in the main venue. So, get your costumes ready, for this is the pinnacle of all costume weekends. And stay tuned to the Hangtown Halloween Ball website (http://www.hangtownhalloween.com) for all the latest on music schedules, special events and ways to participate.?We?re planning a lot of wild stuff,? says Ross.

Railroad Earth is known best for their fire-in-the-belly Roots and Americana music. The six-piece band is revered for singing songs of our nation?s changing landscape and social ills with a commitment reminiscent of Woody Guthrie, while interpolating instrumental timbres that could have been pulled from Celtic or Cajun culture. With an assortment of great music, booked from the afternoon and well into the night, the Hangtown Halloween Ball might just be the best and last chance to dance under the stars this year.

For ticketing and concert package information or to learn more about the performers booked for the weekend, check out the Hangtown Halloween Ball website at http://www.hangtownhalloween.com/

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