Dickey Betts, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will take his Great Southern Band to Sarasota, FL this November 12th and 13th to headline the Dan Toler ALS Support Benefit Festival. Being held at Herschberger Ranch in Sarasota, the benefit will raise funds for Toler’s ongoing battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), widely known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Acepro Guitars and Dark Diamond Digital Media are releasing a benefit CD honoring America’s veterans, entitled Never Forgotten, nationally on November 11th, Veterans Day. The album is a collective host of independent artists who have donated a song to honor America’s fallen heroes. Produced by Brian Crabb, the CD is now available digitally iTunes, Zune, Amazon.com and at this location. Traditional brick and mortar stores will have the CD stocked on Friday, November 11th.
Travellin’ West is the brand new instrumental solo release by Australian guitarist Joe Matera. Better known for his tasteful rock guitar wizardry as a member of legendary Australian rock outfit Geisha, this acoustic outing, written and performed by Matera, finds him in a more subdued setting though lacking none of his signature electric six string trademarks: melody, taste and style.
