tate music group...spotlight - vanessa vasquez

I want to shine a light on an incredible singer/songwriter out of California, Vanessa Vasquez. Vanessa is a TMG artist and we are excited about not only her music...but her message and the plans that God has for her. Her sound is a mixture of acoustic folk & rock...and her vocals are rich and powerful.

Her new CD, Lessons Learned, released last week. Here is a link to her Tate Music Group EPK - http://www.tatemusicgroup.com/epk/?id=9343&page=music

Go check out the music...but make sure you have a cup of coffee and a spare hour handy...because you aren't going to want to turn it off.

tate music group...radio ads

Tate Music Group has started a national radio advertising campaign for our artisis and their music. TMG undrstands how important it is for artists to have as much radio exposure as possible...and this is another way for Tate Music Group artisis to be heard. Our TMG design team customizes ads for our artists and they run nationwide...creating incredible opportunities for artists to grab new fans. Contact Tate Music Group for more information. And keep listening for TMG spots on air.

tate music group radio shows

I don't know if you knew this or not but Tate Music Group produces weekly radio programs that go out to over 400 radio stations nationwide! These are FM...listen while you drive...terrestrial stations...all across the country! One program is called Breakthrough and it focuses on new and heartfelt worship music from all over...including many TMG artists. The other programs are title, X-Tracks, and they run everywhere from Minnesota to Texas and Pennsylvania to Kansas City. This is more of a Christian rock and contemporary based show with a lot of local flavor to them. We keep things regional to showcase the talent these areas have to offer. Here are the places you can check out these programs. Be on the lookout for more.

CSN International

The Refuge

WCTL

rockradiolive.com

tate music group...variance magazine

It has been a very exciting few weeks here at Tate Music Group. One of the main reasons is the release of our brand new online music, media, and entertainment magazine - Variance.

Tate Music Group and Tate Publishing launched this first issue on July 1st...and on that first day alone we had over 40,000 people come through the site and read the magazine. That is awesome on so many levels...not the least is that thousands and thousands of people are reading about our artists and their music (through reviews, interviews, ads). It is great!

This issue has some great interviews and articles with artists Regie Hamm and Dave Barnes...as well as an interesting local take on the goings on of San Diego, CA.

Did I mention the subscription is free? You can sign up to receive all the issues by going here - www.variancemagazine.com. Check out this issue...and, if you're up to it, write us an article that you'd like to see added. If it's good...we just might publish it.

tate music group...regie hamm's release

We are really excited about the Tate Music Group release of Regie Hamm's new CD - 'Set It On Fire.' It is a tremendous album...and when you know Regie's story and the faith that brought him to this place...it is even better.

The music is great...the writing tremendous...and for you American Idol/David Cook fans...Time Of My Life is the final track on the album. Personally, I think Regie's version is outstanding - he really owns that track...no seriously, he owns it. It's his song.

We are excited about the opportunities that are opening up for Regie and his music. He is also in the running for a special opportunity with Oprah...which is kind of a big deal. Personally, I think he should be shooting for Larry King...cause if you get there...you know you've really made it.

Seriously, get the CD. It's really, really great music.

tate music group...brand new studios

We got this exciting news at the end of the week and I couldn't be more stoked - Tate Music Group is building a new, state of the art studio. I was able to tour the facilities which should be up and running in the next few weeks.

It is an incredible space. 4,000+ square feet - green room with full view of band studio (for family, friends, etc), complete artist studio with vocal booths, extra large equipment storage space, and (one of the best features) a completely furnished artist apartment to stay in while recording. Awesome, right?! All under one roof and right around the corner from the rest of the Tate Music Group campus.

This is incredible for TMG and our artists! We are finishing up the interior design work but I'll post pics as soon as I can. Come check them out...and let's make some music!

tate music group...good to hear

We got this correspondence from an artist that recently came in to record with his band. I thought I would share it with you readers and let you see his thoughts and experience. It was an exciting note to get for us...enjoy:

Dr. Tate. On the week of May 4th my band was at your music studio to record our first CD. Upon arrival I met with Jameson Reynolds who introduced me to all of the staff and producers. Our producer was Jeff Lee who right away got us started tracking. We got drums and bass done on the first day because Jeff did a lot of pre-planning before we got there. On the second day we did guitars. Jeff was kind enough to do several tracks for us and had some ideas we had not thought of. By the third day we were doing vocals and loop tracks to enhance the CD. Our lead singer has used studios in OKC that have taken weeks to do just drums and at a cost ten times more than our TMG contract. Jeff went over and above for my band and in 4 days of tracking we have a CD that is air-play ready for any radio station. I also found out that your producers have played on CD's for some big names around the country but they are so humble you would never know. Next is our photo shoot and cover design. I cant wait to meet the rest of your staff. If I ever get the opportunity to come back to TMG to record I will jump on it...

Thanks again Dr. Tate for giving local musicians like myself a chance to shine an be recognized.

Sincerely
Larry