JESSE AND NOAH BELLAMY TO SPONSOR "FIRST CALL AFTER LAST CALL" DEDICATION CONTEST

Grand Prize Winner to Receive a One-of-a-Kind Personalized Dedication Video

(NASHVILLE -SEPTEMBER 7, 2010) As the duo's new single, "First Call After Last Call," continues to rise up the Texas Charts, Jesse and Noah Bellamy want to find out who their fans' first call after last call is. The country duo, along with their label Luna Chica Records (LCR), is sponsoring an interactive "First Call After Last Call" Dedication Contest using SayNow starting on Tuesday, September 7. Jesse and Noah want fans to leave a message to a dedicated number on Jesse and Noah's SayNow account telling them who their "first call after last call" is and why. Over the course of several weeks, Jesse and Noah will select their five favorite dedications. The winners will each win a free download of the new single, along with a Jesse and Noah t-shirt. Out of the top five winners, a grand prize winner will be selected who will receive an autographed copy of the new album Landfall, a Jesse and Noah t-shirt, and a one-of-a kind "First Call After Last Call" personalized video dedicated to his or her "first call."

"It's always fun to hear stories from people about what a song means to them," said Noah Bellamy. "This contest will encourage people to share stories about their first calls after last call – kind of like the old dedications you used to hear more of on the radio."

"Some of our friends think it's really funny now to call us at 2 a.m. singing "First Call After Last Call," said Jesse Bellamy, also the co-writer of "First Call After Last Call." "So, we're also expecting to hear some creative dedications from our fans – from funny to romantic."

Fans who want to participate can dial (615) 457-8849 and leave a message with their name, where they are from, who their "first call after last call is" and why. Fans can also connect and get involved with the contest by going to Jesse and Noah's Facebook Page and downloading the SayNow application. Winners will be posted weekly at www.lunachicarecords.com. Fans are also encouraged to stay tuned to Jesse and Noah's Facebook Page and follow Jesse and Noah on Twitter (@jesseandnoah) for contest announcements and updates.

LUNA CHICA RECORDS INTERNATIONAL SIGNS COUNTRY DUO JESSE AND NOAH

New Landfall Album to be Released Fall 2010

(NASHVILLE – AUGUST 24, 2010) Luna Chica Records International (LCR) is proud to announce the signing of country duo Jesse and Noah to the the Nashville based record label. Sons of David Bellamy, of the Bellamy Brothers, Jesse and Noah are a welcomed addition to the growing list of diverse artists on LCR.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Jesse and Noah," said Brenda Cline, general manager and director of A&R for LCR. "It's evident in their outstanding musicianship and songwriting that their musical roots run deep. We're honored to help carry on their musical tradition."

Their first single, "First Call After Last Call," from their album Landfall scheduled for release on LCR this fall, is already receiving attention from radio. The song recently jumped nearly 40 spots on the Texas Radio Regional Reports Charts and is currently #11 on the HotDisc Top 40 Charts in Europe, which reflects the rating of the song by European DJs and industry professionals who have downloaded the song.

For more detailed information on Jesse and Noah, please visit their artist page.

About Luna Chica Records International:

Luna Chica Records International (LCR) is a Nashville-based independent record label. Its unique technology and service-driven business model provides new ways for independent artists to promote, market, distribute and sell their music. It also allows artists' access to top industry professionals in all areas of the business. The non-conventional model of LCR includes online sales and distribution, a network of strategic partners who offer a multitude of consultation and artist development services and impressive new media marketing. For more information, visit www.LunaChicaRecords.com.

JESSE AND NOAH'S SINGLE SOARS 39 SPOTS ON TEXAS CHART

(NASHVILLE – AUGUST 20, 2010) "First Call After Last Call," the brand new single by country duo Jesse and Noah, continues to gain momentum with the recent jump of 39 spots on the Texas Regional Radio Reports Chart. Jesse and Noah, sons of legendary songwriter David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers, independently recorded and produced the song which will be on on their upcoming album Landfall, expected to be released this fall on Luna Chica Records International. The duo was signed to the indie Nashville-based record label earlier this week.

Jesse Bellamy, along with Danny Simpson (who has written songs for Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney and Rodney Akins), co-wrote "First Call After Last Call." The song is about the night in the life of a part-time rocker in the bar up the street who can't wait to make the 'first call after last call' to his wife after a night of playing in the honky tonks.

This isn't the first time Jesse and Noah have impacted the charts. Two self-produced songs from their 2008 Nowhere Revisited album, "Daddy's Got a Shotgun" and "Wild and Willin'," reached the Top 20 on both the Texas Regional Radio Reports Chart and the Texas Music Charts.

For more information about Jesse and Noah and to hear the new single, please visit www.jesseandnoah.com.

HIP KITTY AND LUNA CHICA RECORDS INTERNATIONAL CONTINUE COLLECTION OF CELL PHONES FOR TROOPS OVERSEAS

(NASHVILLE – JULY 19, 2010) As a way to continue to honor and thank the U.S. Military, and to recognize that July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, rock band Hip Kitty and their label Luna Chica Records International (LCR) have announced that they will continue collecting used cell phones to help U.S. troops overseas to connect to their families at home by contributing collected phones to Cell Phones for Soldiers. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2004 that sells phones to ReCellular, a company that recycles the phones, and uses the proceeds to purchase international calling cards for soldiers. Each phone contributed is equivalent to 60 minutes of talk time.

Used cell phones, along with iPods and MP3 players, will be accepted at all Hip Kitty shows throughout July and the rest of 2010. They can also be dropped off at LCR's offices located at 2826 Dogwood Place in Nashville between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on holidays.

The cell phone drive is an extension of the cell phone collection efforts that began in conjunction with Hip Kitty's performance at the VETS ROCK Freedom Celebration on July 1 at Limelight in Nashville. Hip Kitty and LCR encouraged fans to bring their used cell phones to the show promising a personalized Hip Kitty Fan Package to the fan who brought the most used phones. Pete Hizen of Franklin, Tenn., who donated seven used cell phones to the cause, received the fan package that included Hip Kitty's CD Art of War.

About Luna Chica Records International:

Luna Chica Records International (LCR) is a Nashville-based independent record label. Its unique technology and service-driven business model provides new ways for independent artists to promote, market, distribute and sell their music. It also allows artists' access to top industry professionals in all areas of the business. The non-conventional model of LCR includes online sales and distribution, a network of strategic partners who offer a multitude of consultation and artist development services and impressive new media marketing. For more information, visit www.LunaChicaRecords.com.

 

WINNER OF FREEDOM CELEBRATION CELL PHONE COLLECTION CONTEST ANNOUNCED

(NASHVILLE – JULY 14, 2010) Rock band Hip Kitty and Luna Chica Records International announced Pete Hizen from Franklin, Tenn. as the winner of their cell phone collection contest for troops that they jointly sponsored on July 1 during the VETS ROCK Freedom Celebration in Nashville. As the attendee who donated seven phones, Pete Hizen won a Hip Kitty Fan Package which included their latest CD Art of War, among other Hip Kitty merchandise and prizes.

"I am glad to do something small to help our boys overseas," said Hizen. "It's for a good cause and receiving the Hip Kitty Fan Package is an added bonus."

All cell phones collected at the event were contributed to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a national non-profit 501(c)3 that sells the phones to an organization that recycles them and uses the proceeds to purchase international calling cards for soldiers overseas.

In additional to collecting phones for troops, Hip Kitty was one of many artists and songwriters who contributed their time and talent to support the VETS ROCK Freedom Celebration the beginning of July. Featured bands and artists included Blessid Union of Souls, Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Indigenous, as well as other local Nashville rockers including Kara Clark, Charlotte Medley, Jamie Saylor and LUNGE.

Proceeds from the event benefitted VETS ROCK, an organization whose mission is to provide veterans of the U.S. military with the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing.

Additionally, supporters of VETS ROCK can make a donation to be put into a drawing for a genuine Les Paul Studio Epiphone Guitar that was autographed by each performer of the Freedom Celebration or a genuine fiddle autographed by Charlie Daniels. Details at www.vetsrock.org.

 

HIP KITTY TO PLAY VETS ROCK FREEDOM CELEBRATION ON JULY 1 IN NASHVILLE

Hip Kitty and Luna Chica Records International Collecting
Used Cell Phones During July 1 Event to Support U.S. Troops

(NASHVILLE – JUNE 22, 2010) In an ongoing effort to support American troops and veterans, rock band Hip Kitty will be one of the featured acts during the seven hour VETS ROCK Freedom Celebration at Limelight in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday, July 1 starting at 7 p.m. Along with Hip Kitty, other featured bands and artists include Blessid Union of Souls, Artimus Pyle, Indigenous, as well as other local Nashville rockers including Kara Clark, Charlotte Medley, Jamie Saylor and LUNGE. Proceeds from the event benefit VETS ROCK, an organization whose mission is to provide veterans of the U.S. military with the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing.

In addition to supporting American veterans, Hip Kitty and their label, Luna Chica Records International, are taking their efforts one step further by encouraging fans to bring their gently used cell phones to the event to help support troops overseas. Each phone donated will be contributed to a national non-profit organization and is equivalent to providing an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad through pre-paid calling cards. To make it even more fun for fans to get involved, the person who donates the most cell phones at the show will win a personalized Hip Kitty Fan Package – which will include Hip Kitty music, merchandise and other fun surprises.

"We want our fans to come to the show and have a great time and support our veterans, but we also hope they'll get involved and bring their old cell phones to support our troops overseas," said Jen Halverson, lead singer for Hip Kitty. "We thought this would be a perfect way to celebrate our freedom by doing something to support our vets and our active military."

Supporting American troops is not new for Hip Kitty; it's part of their mission as a band. Hip Kitty has enthusiastically performed at several military bases, whose locations include: Curacao, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Tickets for the VETS ROCK Freedom Celebration on July 1 start at $20 in advance or $25 at the door the night of the show. For more information, please visit www.vetsrock.org.

 

Luna Chica Records International Opens Doors with Diverse Roster, Progressive Business Model

Country, Christian, Rock acts help shape eclectic roster at Nashville-based indie label

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 24, 2010) New independent record label, Luna Chica Records International, has officially opened its doors in Nashville with a fearlessly diverse roster of artists and a contemporary approach to traditional music business practices.

"In today's digital age, we have to completely switch gears when thinking about music and the business of music," says Luna Chica Records General Manager/A&R Director Brenda Cline. "We are prepared to do that and we are doing that. We're not bogged down in rhetoric and red tape. We make decisions and move quickly."

With emphasis on targeted Internet marketing, digital distribution and online sales, Luna Chica Record's business model typically offers artists more flexibility and a larger percentage of established and emerging revenue streams than conventional record label contracts. Through its strategic partnerships, the label is able to offer a full range of artist services, including video production, artist and songwriter development, sales and distribution, record production, new media marketing, career consultation and more.

Luna Chica's debut roster includes all-star Country and Americana outfit, Burrito Deluxe, hard rock band Hip Kitty, Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Tommy Job and the label's newest signing, Memphis rocker Ty Crook.

"We are going back to the way labels used to operate," says Cline. "They used to go out and scout talent and develop it. Artists used to be judged on their talent, not their age. Being uniquely different was an asset for an artist, and we think it still is. LCR will seek out unique, great music and give fans something that they want, not something they are force-fed. Artists understand our concept and find it very refreshing."

Founded by Colorado businessman and music entrepreneur Paige Cofrin, Luna Chica Records International is staffed by a host of music industry veterans, led by General Manager and A&R Director Brenda Cline. Cline, former owner of artist development company Artist Concepts and management and development company NashRock Entertainment, oversees all day-to-day label operations.

A contact list for Luna Chica Records International follows below. Contact the LCR offices at 2826 Dogwood Place, Nashville, TN, 37204 or at 615-383-0103.

Paige Cofrin - President & CEO - paige@lunachicarecords.com

Brenda Cline - General Manager & Director of A&R - brenda@lunachicarecords.com

Kimberly Maiers Shaw - Artist Relations & Marketing - kimberly@lunachicarecords.com

Sheldon Bradley - Director of New Media - sheldon@lunachicarecords.com

Stephanie Koehn - Creative Services - stephanie@lunachicarecords.com

Gigi Swanson - Project Management - gigi@lunachicarecords.com

Rod Parkin - Songwriter Development Consultant - rod@renegadewriterworks.com

Wayne Halper - Legal and Business Affairs - wayne@lunachicarecords.com

Upcoming Luna Chica Records digital releases include Hip Kitty and Tommy Job (summer 2010) and Ty Crook (fall 2010). For more information about Luna Chica Records International and its artists, visit www.LunaChicaRecords.com.

About Luna Chica Records International:
Luna Chica Records International (LCR) is a Nashville-based independent record label. Its unique technology and service-driven business model provides new ways for independent artists to promote, market, distribute and sell their music. It also allows artists' access to top industry professionals in all areas of the business. The non-conventional model of LCR includes online sales and distribution, a network of strategic partners who offer a multitude of consultation and artist development services and impressive new media technology driven toward marketing. For more information, visit www.LunaChicaRecords.com.

Luna Chica Records International (LCR) Announces Addition of Memphis Rocker Ty Crook

NASHVILLE––Luna Chica Records International (LCR) is excited to announce the addition of Memphis-born rocker Ty Crook to their label.

"Ty is a phenomenal talent and we are both honored and excited that he has joined the LCR roster. His music is intense, emotional, and every performance––both live and in the studio––is filled with passion," said Brenda Cline, general manager and director of A&R for LCR.

Ty Crook joins LCR as a seasoned writer and performer whose musical roots run deep and wide. His parents were both signed to Stax Records when he was born and his great-aunt, Anita Kerr, was the founder of The Anita Kerr Singers and the vocal embodiment of the "Nashville Sound" that dominated country music in the mid 1950s and 1960s. As a seasoned artist and music creator, Ty has toured extensively in several bands, including Child's Play and Crooked Tom, has worked with rock legend Gene Simmons of KISS, and has composed music and dubbed singing for more than a dozen films for TriStar Pictures and Polygram Entertainment.

Ty believes that music should not have rules. Instead, he believes music should come from the heart, from the soul, from the essence of your being, which is one of the reasons LCR is so thrilled to be working with Ty. "My music focuses on intense, raw emotion and feelings. That's what I grew up with," said Ty. "Making music, good music that really touches people, touches their soul, is all I am interested in."

LCR plans on a Ty Crook project to be released summer 2010.

Luna Chica Records Signs Rock Band Hip Kitty

NASHVILLE – Luna Chica Records International (LCR) is proud to announce the signing of the four-piece rock band Hip Kitty to the label. Hip Kitty, whose music is described as "all-around, in-your-face, fresh American rock," is a welcomed addition to LCR's growing list of

"It's exciting for us to sign and have the opportunity to work with Hip Kitty," said Brenda Cline, general manager and director of A&R for LCR. "They not only have incredible songs on their new album which showcases their strong vocals, harmonies and musicianship, but their live show is incredibly dynamic and entertaining."

Hip Kitty is keeping an intense touring schedule promoting their latest album, Art of War, which is available for purchase on LCR's website.

For those in the Nashville area this coming weekend, Hip Kitty will be performing a live concert in The Reverb Room at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville on Sat., March 13 at 10 p.m. Hip Kitty will be on the bill with three other rock bands. Tickets are $10.

For more detailed information about Hip Kitty, please visit their artist profile.

 

Midem Fuels Momentum at Luna Chica Records

NASHVILLE - Attending an annual global music conference in Cannes, France is one way to powerfully connect with music and business minds from across the globe - and that is exactly what four executives at Luna Chica Records International (LCR) did recently.

LCR's Paige Cofrin, president and CEO; Brenda Cline, general manager and director of A&R; Gigi Swanson, project manager; and Wayne Halper, head of legal and business affairs, recently returned from the 2010 Midem conference aligned with new relationships, information and strategic partners. As LCR continues to move forward in its development of artists and music on the global music scene, Midem proved to be a positive resource and experience. It was the perfect environment for open discussions with a wide range of individuals and companies dedicated to developing opportunities for artists and businesses in the changing world of music.

Besides connecting with other similar music minds, there was a lot of other information and speakers to absorb for all who attended the conference. This year Midem introduced MidemNet Academy where experts from around the globe presented timely information, strategies and tactics on topics such as digital marketing, using social media and other Web 2.0 tools to market and promote online, Metadata, mobile music apps and other opportunities in today's digital ecosystem.

"It's common knowledge that there is a massive shift happening within the music business," said Paige Cofrin, president and CEO of Luna Chica Records International."We not only went to Midem to introduce ourselves and our business model to the international music community, but to connect with other business minds and learn from experts about what to do to stay competitive and monetize music in the evolving environment. Most-importantly, what we learned and heard confirmed that the new business model for Luna Chica Records is in alignment with the changing music culture."

LCR plans to announce some of its new strategic partners that resulted from Midem and their projected impact on the company and its artists in the very near future.

Luna Chica Records International Signs Contemporary Christian Artist Tommy Job

NASHVILLE – Luna Chica Records International (LCR) signed its first Contemporary Christian artist, Tommy Job. The event took place at LCR's new Berry Hill offices in Nashville and in conjunction with the record label's Fall Mixer. Job wowed the attendees with his amazing talent when he performed a short set of his inspiring songs.

"We are honored to sign Tommy to Luna Chica Records," said Brenda Cline, general manager and director of A&R. "It gives me personal gratification because I have worked with Tommy in the past and I am one of his biggest fans. He is an incredibly talented artist with a powerful message that adds diversity to our artist roster."

As both a songwriter and artist, Job's music is a unique blend of R&B, Gospel, and Soul. His latest release, Worship: New Song of Praise, is available at LCR's online store.

For more information on Job and his music, please see his artist profile.