Pittsburgh-based country singer Gary Burk III will release the single on MTS Records, on Friday, July 31st, 2020. An alternate version featuring Love & Theft will be released on the band’s label in the coming weeks. “a voice that the biggest names in the genre would kill to have” –MusicExistence …
Read More »Veteran Chart-topper Talks Race Relations, Raising Kids, More In Thought-Provoking Video Interview
Pittsburgh musician John Vento shares his take on topics including race relations, family issues, success, and memories of his hometown. Veteran Pittsburgh musician John Vento has seen alot in his lifetime. From his youth, growing up in the eastern suburb of Penn Hills, to the heady days of the disco …
Read More »Single Review: Gary Burk III “Like That”
Gary Burk III’s “Like That” opens with a line we’re all going to wish we had written, “everybody wants a love that makes everybody else want to love like that.” The closing track of his 2020 album, “Show ‘Em What You Got,” the song has the makings of a true …
Read More »Ashley Puckett Gets First National AM/FM Airplay Chart-topper
The Pittsburgh-based country singer has topped the New Music Weekly AM/FM Country radio chart with “Bulletproof.” The single is from her debut album, “Never Say Never.” The past year has been one of career milestones for Ashley Puckett. On February 14th, the Pittsburgh-based country artist released her debut album, Never Say …
Read More »Award-winning Local Non-Profit Overcomes Social Distancing With Virtual Autism Open Mic
Band Together Pittsburgh creates music programs for people on the autism spectrum. Co-founders John Vento and Ron “Moondog” Esser are Communitas Award Winners. With Corona quarantines and social sequestering putting a temporary end to most group gatherings, live concert performances and non-essential events, one local organization has managed to adapt …
Read More »Top 20 iTunes Country Artist Releases Debut Album Produced By Love & Theft Member
Gary Burk III has released his debut album, “Show ‘Em What You Got.” The collection includes his latest single, produced by Love & Theft’s Eric Gunderson. Despite this age of social distancing and COVID quarantine, country artist Gary Burk III has been keeping a busy schedule. Gary’s been promoting the …
Read More »Chart-topping Singer-Songwriter Releases New Single And Video From Award Winning Album
Pittsburgh rock veteran John Vento has released a new single and video from his IMEA Award-winning album, “Love, Lust & Other Wreckage.” Hot on the heels of his Communitas Awards of Excellence recognition, for his non-profit Band Together Pittsburgh, rock music veteran John Vento is releasing a new single and video. “Well …
Read More »Album Review: Gary Burk III “Show Em What You Got”
Pennsylvania’s own Gary Burk III has returned with his latest full-length project, “Show ‘em What You Got.” The seven tracks show off the best of Burk, with the lead single “Friday Night” channeling a high-octane energy that translates beautifully to the listener. It almost feels as if you are listening …
Read More »Pittsburgh-based Music Publicist Wins 2020 Hermes Creative Award
Michael Stover, President of MTS Management Group, was honored for his work on country artist Richard Lynch’s latest album release. Hermes Creative Awards today announced early deadline winners for the 2020 international awards competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media. Hermes …
Read More »Rock Veteran And Country Chart-Topper Receive International Recognition For Charitable Organizations
Top 20 iTunes rocker John Vento and Pittsburgh club owner Ron Esser, along with #1 radio chart country artist Richard Lynch are Communitas Award Winners. MTS Management Group is happy to announce John Vento and Ron “Moondog” Esser, along with Richard Lynch, are 2020 Communitas Awards Excellence Winners for their work with Band Together …
Read More »Single Review: John Vento & Nied’s Hotel Band “I Need A Lover”
John Vento and Neid’s Hotel Band deliver a single that leads the listener on with sultry saxophones, then smacks them in the face with a punchy drum and bass section. An electrifying combination of funk, rock, blues and soul, ‘I Need a Lover’ is both saucy and fun. Hailing from …
Read More »Country Artist Matt Westin To Be Named “Distinguished Alumni” By High School Alma Mater
On February 27th, 2020, the West Mifflin, PA graduate, country artist and actor, will perform and be honored at the 9th Annual Sample West Mifflin event. In just two short years, Pittsburgh-based country artist and actor Matt Westin has seen his life play out like a Hollywood movie. Following the passing of …
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