03.30.09 | UEGINC NEWS
NICKELBACK SCORES A HAT TRICK ON CTV’S BROADCAST OF THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS. It was a night full of surprise performances, special appearances by Canadian music royalty and celebration of 2009 JUNO Award winners Vancouver, BC (March 29, 2009) – THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS on CTV rocked Vancouver tonight during one of the most star-studded events in Canadian music. Nickelback cranked up the show with an incredibly pyrotechnic opening number; and it was clear from the start that it would be a night to remember for the 6X platinum selling rock group. With a #1 selling album, Dark Horse, Nickelback received the JUNO Award for Album of the Year (sponsored by Canadian Recording Industry Association), Group of the Year and the Juno Fan Choice Award (presented by Pepsi).
03.17.09 | UEGINC NEWS
Union Entertainment Group, Inc. enters Exclusive Management relationship with KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST
Los Angeles, CA --- Union Entertainment Group’s (UEG), Bryan Coleman announced today the firm’s exclusive management representation of KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST for all aspects of the band’s music endeavors.
MODERN WEST, fronted by singer / guitarist Costner, is in the midst of supporting the band’s debut Universal / Republic album, UNTOLD TRUTHS, and the move to the major management company, (Nickelback, Hinder, Red) signals the band’s expansion into the commercial music marketplace. Announcing the signing, Coleman said, “We are ecstatic for the wonderful opportunity to work with Modern West and the chance to work with Kevin to nurture and develop his music career.”
UNTOLD TRUTHS was released in November and has steadily worked its way onto conventional contemporary and country music radio playlists and has continues to climb. Plans for the band include a performance at the legendary STAGECOACH music festival in April, and dates and appearances featured throughout the 2009 NASCAR season. The band’s video for its song, BACKYARD, has been a fixture on GAC and CMT since the album’s release in addition to being featured throughout several upcoming NASCAR promotions.
02.10.09 | UEGINC NEWS
Original Mr. Big Reunites For Japanese Tour
Finally confirming the rumors that have been circulating the internet for weeks, all four original members of the popular 90's rock supergroup, Mr. Big, are taking to the stage together for the first time in 13 years for a reunion tour of Japan.
The announcement, made by the band before a press packed Hard Rock Cafe in Tokyo this week, brings back promises that the Japanese run will recapture the magic of the original chart-busting foursome: vocalist / frontman Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, guitar, Billy Sheehan, bass, and Pat Torpey, drums. The tour takes off in Sapporo on June 5 and culminates June 20 in Tokyo with a feature concert at Budokan—the famous Japanese venue known for its rich history of legendary performances by rock's elite. The band will record a live CD / DVD during the Budokan show that will also mark the band's 20 year anniversary!
Formed in 1988, Mr. Big forged its place in hard rock history combining trademark "shredding" mucicianship with awesome vocal harmonies and signed a record deal in 1989 with Atlantic Records. The self-titled album. Mr. Big, received critical and commercial success in the US and Japan but it was the band's second album, Lean Into It, that provided the major breakthrough. Lean Into It, featured two ballads that established the band as a commercial success, "To Be With You and "Just Take My Heart", propelling the band the band to huge international success and record sales in the multi-millions.
Gilbert left the band in 1996 to pursue a solo career and the original members had not shared a stage together until late 2008 at Gilbert solo show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. Paul was joined onstage by Sheehan and Torpey to perform a couple of covers songs and the three had such a good time together, they contacted Martin a few days later and the reunion was put into montion.
While no concert dates beyond Japan have been announced as yet, the band is looking at possible dates in Southeast Asia and America later in the year.
02.03.09 | UEGINC NEWS
Nickelback leads Juno charge with five nominations. The band received nods in the categories of Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Group of the Year and Producer of the Year.
It was also revealed that Nickelback, will perform at the Juno Awards broadcast from Vancouver's General Motors Place.
01.27.09 | UEGINC NEWS
The RIAA has announced its Gold and Platinum certifications for the month of December, including Dark Horse from Nickelback, and Hinder's Take It To The Limit.
09.25.08 | UEGINC NEWS
UNION ENTERTAINMENT GROUP - EXPANDS MUSIC MANAGEMENT FIRM
Music management firm Union Entertainment Group, Inc, (UEG), home to multi platinum and top-selling rock groups such as Nickelback, Hinder, Candlebox and RED, announced today the addition of three industry veterans to the company: Dave Loncao, Brad Roosa and Kevin “Chief” Zaruk.
Longtime industry promotion specialist and artist co-manger (John Mellencamp), Dave Loncao, joins the company as an experienced manager as well as VP/Promotion. Loncao is best known for his pivotal role in transforming Roadrunner Records from a small metal label into a commercial industry player by beefing up their staff and spearheading the signing of radio friendly acts – most notably Nickelback - as well as directing promotions campaigns for Slipnot, Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman and many others. Loncao will coordinate and quarterback all aspects of the UEG roster's radio and broadcast endeavors as well as managing future signings.
Brad Roosa leaves a long career in the concert promotion industry, most recently with AEG Live, to come on board as UEG’s VP/Touring operations and artist manager. Roosa handled AEG Live’s talent buying and promotions for the Southwest region as well as overseeing four legs of the Nickelback’s ‘All the Right Reasons’ tour for AEG Live. Roosa will now coordinate all aspects of UEG's major touring endeavors as well as overseeing sponsorship acquisition, VIP ticketing platforms / packaging and maximizing all secondary ticketing opportunities. Roosa’s extensive touring background is uniquely positioned to help UEG Artist’s accelerate the growth of their touring fan base and maximize their earnings across all potential touring revenue streams.
Kevin “Chief” Zaruk will join UEG as a manager and brings with him his full management roster, including multi-platinum rocker, Hinder. Zaruk, who has served as Nickelback’s tour manager for 12years, will remain Vancouver, Canada, based and operate under the UEG umbrella via his current Chief Music Management Company.
UEG’s Bryan Coleman said, “The addition of Dave, Brad and Chief strengthens the firm considerably by having these seasoned industry specialists within the management company quarterbacking our artist’s best interests in every aspect of their career direction and earning potential".
09.09.08 | UEGINC NEWS
Nickelback is currently recording the follow-up to 2005’s massively successful All The Right Reasons with famed rock producer Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) in their homebase of Vancouver, B.C. The album is set for release on November 18, 2008. The first single, “If Today Was Your Last Day” will impact at all radio formats on September 30th."
Candlebox will be concluding the first leg of the US tour Sept 16th with a performance at the new facility's of Orange County Choppers! The bands performance as well as interviews and bike ride will air in an upcoming episode of OCC! Orange County Choppers air Thurs at 9pm on TLC. Candlebox's new single "Miss You" impacts at active rock and rock radio on 9/23!
07.22.08 | UEGINC NEWS
Candlebox will be releasing their new album, Into The Sun, today on Silent Majority Group / ILG. The album features the track, "Stand", which is currently climbing up the Active charts. Candlebox's headlining tour will continue until mid September.
Cinder Road currently on the warped tour til end of July.Their cd to be released in Canada in October, then 4 weeks of touring in Canada. Also cd to be released in japan in November with a tour to follow in january.More information at www.myspace.com/cinderroad
Suzie McNeil new single "let's go" to be released July 29th,
Video now in production. Suzie appears on YTV in Canada as a judge on kid talent show "next big star" Suzie's new cd "rock n roller" Will be released in Canada in mid October.
More information at www.suziemcneil.ca
Rusty Truck new cd in stores and at radio July 29 listen for the single "cold ground" featturing sheryl crow, at radio now.Radio promotional appearances in august with tour dates in late sept / oct. More information at www.myspace.com/rustytruck
06.03.08 | UEGINC NEWS
Suburban Legends will be on tour, June through August, with Less Than Jake and Goldfinger. Their new album, Let's Be Friends, is scheduled for a June release.
Kessler's debut records, I Know Your Voice, will drop July 8th, on YMA records. The band will be on tour all summer in support of the release.
Cinder Road continues on tour with KISS in Europe until June 28th, back in the USA July 3rd to start the warped tour for 4 weeks. further updates at www.cinderroadmusic.com
Suzie McNeil Finishing her new CD for UNIVERSAL recording group, first single "Let's Go" will be at radio 3rd week of July. live shows in august and September in Canada with new CD in stores early October. further updates at www.suziemcneil.ca
04.29.08 | UEGINC NEWS
SUZIE MCNEEIL has just signed to universal records.
She will be in Hollywood the month of may finishing her new cd with buckcherry / aerosmith producer Marti Frederiksen. New cd will be in stores september, touring starts up again in august! Visit her web site for updates www.suziemcneil.ca
CINDER ROAD will be on tour all of May and June in Europe
With KISS. The band will be back in the USA in July.
July tour will consist of dates on the WARPED TOUR.
02.13.08 | UEGINC NEWS
CINDER ROAD is on tour with Tesla until March 10, then with RED on their tour March 12th - April 4th.
Listen to your local radio stations to hear the current single "Should've Known Better." You can get weekly band updates at www.cinderroadmusic.com
SUZIE MCNEIL has been nominated for a 2008 JUNO award (Canada's version of the Grammy's) for "Best New Artist." Suzie just finished filming a music video for the next single "Lonely." The single and video will be released in Canada at the end of March.
Suzie will be touring across Canada the month of April! Following the tour of Canada Suzie will be traveling to Russia for a show in Moscow! Visit her web site for updates www.suziemcneil.ca
THE BLACK SUMMER CRUSH are currently playing shows in southern California.
The band will have their first single released to Rock and Alternative radio stations middle of April with the debut CD landing on shelves May 2008. For updates on the band and their music, go to www.myspace.com/theblacksummercrush
01.30.08 | UEGINC NEWS
GOLDEN STATE's new track "All Roads Lead Home" is featured in the new Luke Wilson Film "Henry Pool Is Here" due out this summer. The films soundtrack includes other iconic artist such as Bob Dylan, Blur, Badly Drawn Boy, Ben Harper and more!
CANDLEBOX is entering the studio with multi-platinum producer Ron Aniello. Look for the bands 4th release to hit stores this June followed by a world tour!
GEORGE LYNCH was one of the biggest draws at the 2008 NAMM convention. George is back in the studio to finish work on his new record with "Souls Of We." New and very exciting news from this artist to come shortly so stay tuned!
01.23.08 | UEGINC NEWS
CINDER ROAD will start the next portion of their tour Feb 1st in Seattle, supporting Tesla. Please check www.cinderroadmusic.com for a complete list of cities and dates.
The bands new single "Should've Known Better" is now being played on radio stations across the country. Call your local station to request the song.
THE BLACK SUMMER CRUSHwill continue to play shows all over California in February and March. The bands debut cd will be released in the end of April.
Look for live video footage from current shows on the bands web site www.myspace.com/theblacksummercrush
RUSTY TRUCK will go back into the mixing studio to add 5.1 surround sound to their new release. These mixes will be added to the five video's the band has just filmed and will be releasing on an added DVD to their CD release in May.
12.13.07 | UEGINC NEWS
RUSTY TRUCK will be releasing a CD/DVD on April 2008 through Ryko / Warner Bros.
CINDER ROAD will begin the european leg of their tour January 2008 and begin the US leg February 2008 - April 2008. Their new single will be released to radio January 22, 2008.
THE BLACK SUMMER CRUSH will be releasing their debut CD April 2008 through Audionest/Caroline.
SUZIE MCNEIL will be touring through Canada and the US from February 2008 - May 2008.
10.02.07 | UEGINC NEWS
RED has just debuted on the active rock charts at #33 with new single "Let Go" after only two weeks.
SUBURBAN LEGENDS will be on tour November - December with Streetlight Manifesto. The band's new video for "Infectious" will be released in late October.
09.19.07 | UEGINC NEWS
THE BLACK SUMMER CRUSH are in the studio finishing up their debut cd with a target release date of February 2008. The band will be performing in several California venues in October. Visit www.myspace.com/theblacksummercrush for cities and venue info.
CINDER ROAD has arrived back from performing shows in CUBA. The currnet single "Get In, Get Out" is #27 at rock radio this week. Look for more American tour dates in October by visiting www.cinderroadmusic.com or myspace.com/cinderroad.
09.06.07 | UEGINC NEWS
NICKELBACK ended their two-year worldwide tour with a sold out, capacity overloaded, show in Kansas City on September 2 concluding the band's support of its now seven times platinum album, "All The Right Reasons." The album has now spent more than 100 consecutive weeks in the top twenty of the Billboard 200 chart with more than half that time in the Top 10 (its currently #9!). Meanwhile, the album's 7th hit single, "Rockstar" is scaling the charts at all formats and is currently #7 and rising on the Billboard Pop 100!...and don't miss the "Rockstar" celebrity studded video on MTV, VH1 and CMT!
CANDLEBOX has just finished their summer tour and are writing songs for their new record due out in spring of 2008.
08.15.07 | UEGINC NEWS
CINDER ROAD is finishing up a run of dates with Sick Puppies and on-air acoustic shows for radio stations over the next few weeks.
CINDER ROAD has been invited to Cuba to perform four shows in mid-September as part of
Armed Forces Entertainment. North American tour dates for months of October, November and December will be announced in the next few weeks.
08.06.07 | UEGINC NEWS
LYNAM is in the studio with producer Jason Elgin (Collective Soul, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster) completing the follow up to last years "Slave To The Machine". The new album includes guest appearances from Hinder, Tom Keifer (Cinderella) and is being mixed by Jason Elgin, Mike Shipley (Green Day, Def Leppard) and Beau Hill.