PUBLICISTS' NEWS
PUBLICITY HOUSE/WILDFIRE
Cheryl K Warner will be releasing “Dreams,” the first
single off of her upcoming cd, on April 1! “Dreams” will be
released on WHP #76 and CDX #420.

“Dreams,” a very romantic song that makes you feel a
personal longing of the heart, was written by Matt Dorman
in 2002. Ironically, the idea for “Dreams” came to Dorman
in a dream. “The song wrote itself when I woke up,” says
Dorman. “What gets me is every time I hear it, I get a
haunting feeling that it means something more than I can
grasp.”

“I could not get “Dreams” out of mind after hearing it,” says
Cheryl K. “There was something about it that lingered and
made me want to sing it…I believe that "Dreams" is both
mystical and captivating, lyrically as well as musically.”

Combining the honesty of her country roots with the heart
of gospel and the energy of rock, Cheryl K.’s voice
provides a mirror in which her listeners see reflections of
their lives and of their dreams.

The Fantasy cd, which includes “Dreams”, is scheduled for
release in Fall of 2007.
http://www.cherylkwarner.com/
  
The Jokers Wild Band has released their debut original single
"And the Rain." “And the Rain” can be found on CDX #416 track
11, CDTEX, Mark Trail’s comp disc, and March’s Hot Disk (Europe).

"And The Rain," a hard driving country power ballad, was written by
keyboardist Buck Aaron Thomas and lead guitarist Gary Zaiontz. “If
you have ever had a major fight with the one you love, then had to
stay awake late into the morning hoping that they would come home,
all of which during a monstrous thunder storm, then this is your
song!” says Buck.

Jokers Wild's release of the single "And the Rain" is the result of one
complete year of recording, fine tuning, mixing and mastering. "We
like to refer to this recording as the place where high quality Texas
Music meets Nashville Recording Standards”, says Gary Zaiontz.
“Some have said that the song is actually a rock power ballad
cleverly disguised as a country tune. However it comes across to the
listener, few can argue with the hard-hitting emotional power of its
lyrics. If you have ever waited up late at night during a rainstorm for
the one you love to call or come through the door, this is your song!
We took great care to construct it with amazing sounding
instrumentation and screaming seamless vocal harmonies. It just
had to be as perfect as we could get it!"

The Jokers Wild Band, a 6-piece country / rock band, was formed in
the first quarter of 2002, and has since entertained thousands of
audience members throughout the larger Texas dance hall circuit. In
2006, Jokers Wild performed at the Toyota National Sales
Convention held at the Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum, in San
Antonio, Texas. Jokers Wild was honored to be asked to perform
among a distinguished prior head of state, as well as such
legendary nationally recognized talent and comedic celebrities.

"Gaining a strong presence in the international radio market, and
attracting a well funded indie or major label are both very daunting
tasks, even for a well established regional performance band like
Jokers Wild”, says Buck Thomas. “With over two full length albums
of our own great original material ready to follow this release, and
the continued love and support of our families and loyal fans, I
figured we stood as good, if not a better chance of making the cut as
anyone else!"

http://www.jokers-wild-band.com/
 Intuition is the sophomore album from Norwegian-born
singer/songwriter Ann-Marita. Intuition continues to push the
boundaries of modern country music where Ann-Marita's 2004
self-titled debut left off. Backed up by some of Australia's top
musicians, and produced by guitar virtuoso Brett Garsed, Ann-Marita
delivers an album rich in diversity and creativity. From growing up in
a Norwegian mining community north of the Arctic Circle, to coming
of age as a foreign exchange student in the American Midwest, to
singing party tunes on Swedish cruise ships, to being broke but
hopeful pounding the Los Angeles pavement, to building a new life
and career in Melbourne, Australia, this girl has lived to tell all, and
every little bit of experience has added its share to the heartfelt
stories and soaring melodies on Intuition.

"As I was writing these songs, I realized there was a theme starting
to form," Ann-Marita says. "There was a thread running through
everything, tying the songs together: listening to your instincts and
following your heart and your gut. The title "Intuition" seemed to fall
naturally into place, especially after I wrote what was to become the
opening track and first single: "A Woman's Intuition"."

"A Woman's Intuition" kicks off the album with a very non-country
distorted guitar riff, moving into a knock-down rock'n'roll anthem
reminiscent of The Eagles or early Linda Ronstadt, with Ann-Marita's
powerhouse voice tearing through the chorus: "I ain't puttin' it down to
superstition/ You can't mess with a woman's intuition".

"Intuition, to me, isn't about being psychic," Ann-Marita explains.
"Women often tend to spend more time listening to other people
than to what their own gut is trying to tell them. I've been accused of
writing a lot of girl-power songs, and as you can see, I'm not about to
stop anytime soon!"

Intuition is not your mainstream modern country album. It is,
however, proof that an indie artist on a shoestring budget can
absolutely make a record that can compete with the majors on every
level. All it takes is outstanding musicianship, a producer who can
cut to the core of what the artist is truly about, a lot of guts, drive and a
healthy sense of humor, and last but definitely not least, some damn
great songs and a big, big voice.

http://www.annmarita.com/