It’s Christmas in November!

Well for Klassika, it is Christmas in mid November!  They are in the recording studio in Tampa, St. Pete putting their signature sound on the popular holiday song, Feliz Navidad.  Michael Buble and Jose Feliciano have done terrific versions of the song.  Ours will be uptempo, short and sweet and more like the Feliciano version but with the Klassika twist!  What’s more, this song will be released in Ireland, Great Britain and throughout Europe in two weeks, because that’s where we are getting ready to tour in the Spring of 2016! Johan Kelber  produced and arranged the song at his studio in Pretoria,…
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Klassika’s First Original Song “Qui”

Klassika Takes Its Singular Musical Style to New Heights with the Release of the Vocal Trio’s Original Song, “Qui” Sung in Italian, The Klassika Signature Sound of Soaring Voices in Harmonious Blend Exquisitely Serves the Song as The Writer/Composer Intended (Tampa, Florida, USA) – With the release of “Qui” (Qui Sopra La Scogliera) the distinct sound and styling of these three classically trained voices, collectively known as Klassika, showcase their talents at the peak of their craft. The creation, evolution and production of “Qui” was an international collaboration. Luca Angelosanti and Franco Morettini, Italian songwriters and producers with Warner Chappell…
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Swamp da Wamp releases highly anticipated new CD, ‘That Easy.’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Nashville, Tennessee July 14, 2015 Swamp da Wamp releases highly anticipated new CD, ‘That Easy.’ After 18 long months, the country rock group Swamp da Wamp has released this heart pounding, toe tapping CD they are calling, ‘That Easy.’   This album was produced by the multi-Grammy award winning Glen Tabor at the world class Gat3 Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina.  This band clearly appeals to a broad demographic as they’re part rock, part country with a dash of the blues. They have shared billing with rock legends like Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Foreigner, Paul…
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Swamp da Wamp signs with Brenda Brown Entertainment

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Nashville, Tennessee June 29, 2015 Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC joins forces with the new southern rock sensation, “Swamp da Wamp,’ to manage the bands business affairs during their rise to the top.  Both Brenda Brown Entertainment and Swamp da Wamp are very excited about this union and look forward to a successful and creative journey together.    Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC was started several years ago by Brenda Brown and John Mates.  Between the two of them, they have over 20 years experience combined and bring the best in professional and business management for the emerging…
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Klassika is Classical Crossover, Operatic Pop aka #Popera

Klassika’s next performance takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at The Center for the Arts,Bonita Springs, FL.  Visit http://goo.gl/IlNtam for more information and ticket availability. What’s In A  Name? – Plenty! Never before has a genre of music been known by so many names – there’s Classical Crossover, Operatic Pop and Popera.  They all refer to a singular genre, it’s what you hear when a pop song is performed with a classical twist, presented in a more operatic style. Mastering the genre requires more technical vocalization ability than is needed for most pop music, which often relies on the “bells and…
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Boca Life Magazine Featuring Lizzie Sider “Voice Of Reason”

http://www.bocalifemagazine.com/featured-profiles/voice-reason Voice of Reason by Heather Carney by Jason Nuttle Apr 2015 Also on Digital Edition Boca Raton’s Lizzie Sider is on the cusp of country stardom. When she’s not in South Florida or Nashville, the 16-year-old singer/songwriter travels throughout the country spreading her anti-bullying message. Here, Sider talks her music, her own experience with bullying and her hometown.   How did you start singing? Every summer my parents and I go to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. There is a local theater called the Jackson Hole Playhouse. I was 6 years old. I couldn’t even read yet. [My mom] would read the…
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Local Trio Klassika Hits the Big Time

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN. Dec. 1, 2014 Contact: [email protected] From local musicians with a dream to international stars in the making, Klassika has come a long way in a short time. While the popera trio now calls Tampa, Fla. its home, its members used to be spread across the globe. Tenor Clint Shepherd has always been a proud Tampa native, but fellow tenor Chris Romeo previously hailed from up north in Secaucus, N.J. Soprano Jolanda Nel had a much longer trip to Florida, growing up outside of the U.S. in Rustenburg, South Africa. Each feels strong ties to their…
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Klassika Gears Up for International and U.S. Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN. Nov. 18, 2014 Phone: (615) 461-5673 Email: [email protected] It’s going to be a busy few months for classical crossover group Klassika! Klassika has a packed schedule of shows coming up before they leave for their international tour. This Saturday, the group will be performing at 7 p.m. at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala, Fla. December has multiple shows scheduled, including one Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. in Tampa, Fla. and another Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Ruskin, Fla. Following the holidays, Klassika is booked for Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in Viera,…
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ASCAP Daily Brief

Ensure that you always receive the latest information from ASCAP. Add the e-mail address “[email protected]” to your personal address book.   Monday, November 03, 2014 We are pleased to offer you the ASCAP Daily Brief powered by The Dean’s ListThis daily email, compiled by ASCAP Board member, music publisher and songwriter Dean Kay, cuts through the media clutter to bring you links to the most relevant news and commentary on the rapidly evolving music industry and how it affects your future livelihood. Now the ASCAP Daily Brief can be accessed on the Headlines page of ASCAP.com and in the ASCAP RSS Feed. Indie…
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Lizzie Sider CMA Fest 2014

http://www.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival/ Lizzie is scheduled to perform, sign autographs and much more at CMA Fest 2014 June 5 – 8, 2014 ♦ Nashville, TN Lizzie’s CMA Fest Schedule (updated May 29, 2014) For those wanting to keep up with Lizzie during CMA Fest, here is her schedule… Be sure to stop by Lizzie’s booth to say hello! Booth #664 – Thu 1-2:00; Fri 10:30-11:30; Sat 1130-1230 Thursday, June 5 @ 10:30-11:30am — Signing at the NCVB Booth, Fan Fair Hall, Music City Center Thursday, June 5 @ 1-2:00 — Lizzie at her booth #664, Fan Fair Hall, Music City Center Friday,…
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