NELL BRYDEN ANNOUNCES MAY IRISH DATES!!!

May 30th– Auntie Annies- Belfast £9.

May31st – Crawdaddy- Dublin €12

The Blonde bombshell that invaded our Radio & Tv boxes last year is back with New single TONIGHT (FRYDL425) – 19th April

It is currently on the Radio1 playlist on RTE and BBC Radio2.

Taken from album WHAT DOES IT TAKE? (COOKCD508) – out now!

Nell Bryden, has announced she will be releasing a new digital download single, Tonight (Ash Howes Radio Mix), on Monday 19^th April.   Her last single, Not Like Loving You, spent an incredible six weeks on the BBC Radio 2 A List, and was described by the Daily Mirror (****) as “a big bold production – keening pedal steels, bright edgy horns and a massed choir – push the incomparable thrill of the title to the fore.  Swell” .  The original version of Tonight can be found on Bryden’s recently released album What Does It Take?

Critics praised Nell, saying “ Her vocal versatility is supported by consummate songwriting skills … Think of a female Nick Lowe with a better voice” (Uncut) and “An eclectic collection, it takes in country blues, Dixieland Jazz and her warm, rich voice even shows a touch of the Roberta Flacks” (Q).

Bryden is fast becoming one of the most talked about and sought after new artists, building the buzz the old-fashioned way with word-of-mouth endorsements of her live shows.   With four international tours (and 500 shows) in the last 18 months under her belt, including tours with KT Tunstall, and The Counting Crows, and a self-released debut single, What Does It Take, spending 7 weeks on the BBC R2 A-list (Second Time Around spent over 2 months on the RTE Radio1 playlist and was Song of the Week on Today FM)- she is definitely one to watch.  Bryden also appeared on RTE TV’s the Late Late show on her first single release of Second Time Around.

Following a chance meeting with a US Army colonel at South By South West, Bryden set aside her political preconceptions to entertain the troops in Iraq – not once, but twice –in 2009, and became, in the process, a Forces Sweetheart.  Award winning documentary maker Susan Cohn Rockefeller, of the Rockefeller dynasty in the USA, commissioned a team of filmmakers to go with Bryden on her second visit.  Entitled Striking A Chord, the documentary provides an insight into how the troops are coping and how they feel at home when music is played, amongst other things.  It is due to be released later this year. you can view the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K54koz429zk&feature=related

And you can also view A cast of 200 donate their time to raise money In Abbey Road studios biggest ever recording session. This was the biggest ever 1 day session to be staged at Abbey Road in the history of the famous recording studios. Multi-million selling artists from Michael Bolton to Robin Gibb, to Hayley Westenra contributed to the song, written by A1’s Mark Read and Robert Hart (Bad Company, Distance, The Jones Gang). They performed alongside The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Pipes & Drums from the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Drumming, Bugles from The Academy of Music at Kneller Hall, a Choir of Celebrities and the Carmel Thomas Youth Choir. Paul Carrack, Kenny Jones, Paul Rodgers, Lee Mead, Mark Read, Mica Paris, Natasha Hamilton, Haley Westenra, Carol Decker, Nell Bryden and Liz McClarnon also starred.

LINK here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ektQbe-dOU

WWW.NELLBRYDEN.COM

LANSDOWNE TO DUBLIN:

THE CLADDAGH FUND
has a trip TO SEE DROPKICK MURPHYS LIVE ON APRIL 22, 2010 up for grabs via their RAFFLE!!

MONIES RAISED TO BENEFIT VARIOUS CHARITIES
SUPPORTED BY THE CLADDAGH FUND IN THE U.S. AND IRELAND

The Claddagh Fund–the charity established in 2009 by Dropkick Murphys founder Ken Casey–has teamed with netRaffle.org to host a raffle to see Dropkick Murphys play at the Olympia Theatre on April 22, 2010.

Raffle tickets are only $2 each and are available until Monday, April 12, 2010 at: www.claddaghfund.org/landsdowne2dublin.php.

The winner will receive:

• Two tickets to the Thursday, April 22, 2010 Dropkick Murphys concert at the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland

• A meet and greet with the Dropkick Murphys and an autographed Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA DVD/CD

• Three nights hotel accommodations at the Clarence Hotel (owned by U2’s Bono and The Edge) in Dublin Ireland (single room/double occupancy, check-in Wednesday, April 21, 2010, check-out Saturday, April 24, 2010)

• Allowance for ground transportation and meals

The Claddagh Fund will be contributing all of the proceeds from this raffle through the American Ireland Fund to the Belvedere Youth Club, a children’s center in Dublin, Ireland. The money will fund the “Weekend Holiday Program,” a weekend retreat for inner city children who will travel free of charge to the Club’s cottage in County Wexford to enjoy sports, arts and music in a relaxed environment.

The Claddagh Fund was established by Dropkick Murphys founder Ken Casey in support of non-profits that champion the causes of children, veterans and those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. The Claddagh Fund is committed to the three attributes symbolized in the Claddagh ring: friendship, love and loyalty. The Claddagh Fund seeks to harness the passion of Dropkick Murphys friends, family and fans to significantly improve the quality of life of children, their families and the most vulnerable populations in the community.

The inaugural Claddagh Fund event, Claddagh Fund Skate in the Park, was held Saturday, December 19, 2009 on the ice at Fenway Park—built for the historic NHL Winter Classic Game—and was followed by a reception at the House of Blues. The event raised over $50,000 for the fund. Claddagh Fund Skate in the Park not only provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to skate the NHL ice at Fenway Park but also brought together friends of the Dropkick Murphys that included athletes from Boston’s major sports teams, celebrity guests, families and fans.

The Claddagh Fund’s Celebrity Bartending Party was held at McGreevy’s Third Base Saloon in Boston on February 13, 2010 and raised nearly $15,000 for Hope for Haiti Children’s Center to provide food, medical attention, shelter, emotional support and eventual family placement to children left orphaned by the tragic earthquakes in Haiti. Celebrity bartenders at the event included Dropkick Murphys, along with NESN’s Heidi Watney, NECN’s Chris Collins, “The Mad Fisherman” Charlie Moore, funny gal Sue Costello, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker, boxing legend Micky Ward, former New England Patriot Christian Fauria, and Boston Bruins legend/WAAF personality Lyndon Byers.

For more information on The Claddagh Fund, go to www.claddaghfund.org.

heres a little idea of how brilliant of a live band this band are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-64CaD8GXw

Fresh from their stint at this years SXSW- The Last Tycoons welcome you to come and attend their LAUNCH IN:

THE VILLAGE,

DUBLIN

ON APRIL 3RD. (with special guests)

HAILED AS “Ones to watch”- METRO & ‘A Revelation’ – by HOTPRESS, NME Radio described TLT’s music as ”Great narrative country tinged pop”.

* To ensure your press pass/industry pass please email:

Mark Kavanagh on kavanagm@gmail.com with “RSVP April 3rd” in the title or email linda@goodseedpr.com and we will make sure your name is on the list.

Info on the band: Formed in 2007 after a change of personnel, attitude, and clothes, The Last Tycoons evolved from highly acclaimed Dublin band Porn Trauma. Hailed as “one of Ireland’s hottest new bands”, (CONNECTED MAG) there is plenty to get excited about. “Replete with vintage sounding guitars, liberal use of harmonica and soulful backing vocals, they certainly offer a refreshing alternative to the raft of copycat, post-punk pretenders doing the rounds. They are a revelation” (Hotpress). “Their ability is obvious and their hard work in improving every area of their performance is a credit to them. Cracking stuff; watch this space” (InDUBLIN).

The music of The Last Tycoons has a definite southern American roots undertone, yet is proudly Irish in its origin. The “eminently watchable front man Steve Fanning is tall and imposing, like a good looking Richard Ashcroft, with a distinctive twang to his voice that lifts even the darkest corners of their songs to the light” –(InDUBLIN). He also sounds at times, like the love child of Mick Jagger and Nick Cave. However, this is a band that is not led by any one or two people but is a collaboration of ideas with diverse instrumentation, lush vocal harmonies and well thought-out arrangements lending to the band’s overall sound.

Having dented the Top 30 official Irish Charts and earning the affection of various radio stations around the country and farther afield, the band is now ready to release their self-titled debut album ‘The Last Tycoons’ on Good Friday (April 2nd). Excited? Perhaps you should be. Known widely for their explosive and raucous live shows, the band will set out on a national and international tour in Ireland, The UK, Germany and the US from March onwards. ‘The Dry Law’ was the first glimpse of the material recorded for the album and is available now from iTunes.  ‘Speed’ is the follow up track from the radio EP including ‘The Dry Law’, which will be out on Good Friday with the album on all the usual online stores and record shops.

Additional tour dates:

Live dates: 2 Apr 2010 13:00 Tower Records – Live Instore Dublin

2 Apr 2010 18:00 Kilmurray Barn – Good Friday Charity Fundraiser Thomastown

3 Apr 2010 20:00 The Village – Album Launch plus Special Guests, Dublin

4 Apr 2010 20:00 Billy Byrne’s- Kilkenny

5 Apr 2010 20:00 Ted Murphy’s- Thomastown

11 Apr 2010 23:00 The Crane Lane Theatre- Cork

13 Apr 2010 20:00 The Ruby Sessions – Doyle’s, Acoustic- Dublin

22 Apr 2010 23:30 Roisin Dubh- Galway

12 May 2010 20:00 The George Bernard Shaw Theatre- Carlow

Be sure to check out their Music Video of THE DRY LAW:

Drum rolls, glockensschhhpeely things and eh drum rolls please….we come bearing not good but great news!:

THE FANTASTICAL John, Shelly & the Creatures release new single KILLER on May 28th

On the back of their first single ‘Long May You Reign‘ (taken from album DINOSAUR), JSATC where invited  to perform on various National Television programmes: RTE’s “THE LATE LATE SHOW”, TG4’s IMEALL & POP CEOL &  RTE TWO TUBE

Described as ‘effortlessly monumental’ (AU Magazine), there is ‘no better advertisement for the Belfast scene right now’ as John, Shelly & The Creatures are ‘one of the most exciting new names – bursting with talent’ (STATE.IE). With an “Excellent first album” (IRISH INDEPENDENT)  – the band have been dazzling the critics with their array of instruments and songwriting that has been fine-tuned to a striking degree. And with the imminent release of follow up single ‘KILLER’, this band are simply destined for success.

More TV for the lads to try their hand at: On 7 Apr 2010 Join JSATC on BBC as they Perform for BBC’s Imeall Gael. They were also recently in with Dave Fanning on the Eleventh Hour and their performance and interview will be broadcasted on RTE in April & May in time for their new single launch.

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NELL BRYDEN:

The Blonde bombshell that invaded our Radio & Tv boxes last year is back with New single TONIGHT (FRYDL425) – 19^th April

Taken from album WHAT DOES IT TAKE? (COOKCD508) – out now!

Plus … Summer Irish Dates to be announced!

Nell Bryden, has announced she will be releasing a new digital download single, Tonight (Ash Howes Radio Mix), on Monday 19^th April.   Her last single, Not Like Loving You, spent an incredible six weeks on the BBC Radio 2 A List, and was described by the Daily Mirror (****) as “a big bold production – keening pedal steels, bright edgy horns and a massed choir – push the incomparable thrill of the title to the fore.  Swell” .  The original version of Tonight can be found on Bryden’s recently released album What Does It Take?

Critics praised Nell, saying “ Her vocal versatility is supported by consummate songwriting skills … Think of a female Nick Lowe with a better voice” (Uncut) and “An eclectic collection, it takes in country blues, Dixieland Jazz and her warm, rich voice even shows a touch of the Roberta Flacks” (Q).

Bryden is fast becoming one of the most talked about and sought after new artists, building the buzz the old-fashioned way with word-of-mouth endorsements of her live shows.   With four international tours (and 500 shows) in the last 18 months under her belt, including tours with KT Tunstall, and The Counting Crows, and a self-released debut single, What Does It Take, spending 7 weeks on the BBC R2 A-list (Second Time Around spent over 2 months on the RTE Radio1 playlist and was Song of the Week on Today FM)- she is definitely one to watch.  Bryden also appeared on RTE TV’s the Late Late show on her first single release of Second Time Around.

Following a chance meeting with a US Army colonel at South By South West, Bryden set aside her political preconceptions to entertain the troops in Iraq – not once, but twice –in 2009, and became, in the process, a Forces Sweetheart.  Award winning documentary maker Susan Cohn Rockefeller, of the Rockefeller dynasty in the USA, commissioned a team of filmmakers to go with Bryden on her second visit.  Entitled Striking A Chord, the documentary provides an insight into how the troops are coping and how they feel at home when music is played, amongst other things.  It is due to be released later this year. you can view the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K54koz429zk&feature=related

And you can also view A cast of 200 donate their time to raise money In Abbey Road studios biggest ever recording session. This was the biggest ever 1 day session to be staged at Abbey Road in the history of the famous recording studios. Multi-million selling artists from Michael Bolton to Robin Gibb, to Hayley Westenra contributed to the song, written by A1’s Mark Read and Robert Hart (Bad Company, Distance, The Jones Gang). They performed alongside The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Pipes & Drums from the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Drumming, Bugles from The Academy of Music at Kneller Hall, a Choir of Celebrities and the Carmel Thomas Youth Choir. Paul Carrack, Kenny Jones, Paul Rodgers, Lee Mead, Mark Read, Mica Paris, Natasha Hamilton, Haley Westenra, Carol Decker, Nell Bryden and Liz McClarnon also starred.

LINK here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9L4nfHwo5w

Higher Than Eiffel by AUDIO BULLYS gets it official release today, March 29th.

With their current New single ‘Only Man’ (BULLYCSS1) – already picking up nice acolades, the albums release shall bring further joy to the music loving mass.

“Single of the week on Fearne Cotton” BBC Radio – “Annie Mac Mini Mix” BBC Radio

“Album of the week” – Zane Lowe – “Record of the Week” XFM

‘Only Man’ is a throbbing piece of electro disco, with a propulsive hook line that can’t help but put you on the dancefloor. ‘Only Man’ marks a return to the public arena for Tom Franks and Simon Dinsdale after a long hiatus in the wake of second album, ‘Generation’.  ‘Higher Than The Eiffel’ follows a four year gap since the pair’s second album, ‘Generation’ and sees Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale recapture the energy and dance floor instincts that made Audio Bullys one of the most successful UK dance acts of the previous decade. Mixing their love of house and breaks with an expansive cast list of musical collaborators, switching across dance’s myriad genres and throwing away the rule book has led Audio Bullys to make their finest record to date, a worthy successor to breakthrough debut ‘Ego War’ and follow up ‘Generation’, which spawned the massive worldwide hit, ‘Shot You Down’.

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In other music news here from The GS HQ- its nice to see Black Francis single ‘SIX LEGGED MAN’ (taken from new album NONSTOPEROTIK) gaining airtime over at TODAY FM & BBC + other radio stations in Ireland. The Last Tycoons album gathered a few reviews over the past few days from HOTPRESS describing the band as ‘unambiguously committed to the  music’. They play on ARPIL 2nd in TOWER RECORDS (Dublin). Colm Lynch was recently in with Newstalk on THE WEEKEND BLEND and on The Irish Show, you can check that out here. Carosel just signed a worldwide management deal and revamped their myspace. Ocean Colour Scene will be met by hoards of fans again in Dublin’s Olympia in April as they partake in This years FM104’s THE GIG is aid of ISPCC. They are also on the RTE radio1 playlist and are Fm104s album of the week for their new album ‘SATURDAY’. Hitman Lord launched his new single ‘I Drank as I’ in style in Odessa last Thursday. John, Shelly & the Creatures recorded a very special song for PHANTOM FM. Groove Armada have been receiving great reviews on their new album ‘BLACK LIGHT’. With Metro declaring it as an official ‘hello to daytime radio’.

You can get lots more news over on the website daily!: when you log into our NEWS page.

OUR FANTASTIC COLM LYNCH PERFORMS NEW SINGLE ‘KISS MY BLUES AWAY’ ON NEWSTALK’S WEEKEND BLEND.

THANKS TO ALL AT NEWSTALK for having Colm in on the show.

LISTEN BACK HERE: http://www.newstalk.ie/programmes/all/weekend-blend/colm-lynch-is-just-tickety-boo/

Thought we would share this amazing performance

Micky Green / Tom McRae “Come Together”
http://video.mytaratata.com/video/iLyROoafvVfW.html

Toms current album- Alphabet of hurricanes is now in all record stores in ireland & UK.

Hi Everyone,

Hitman Lord would like to invite you to join him as he launches his new single “I Drank As I” – TONIGHT- on the 25th of March in Odessa Club.

The night promises to be a very special live performance in the intimate surroundings of the Odessa Club.

This is Hitman Lord’s first headline show for 2010 when he will showcase material from his debut album due for release in May and also exclusive new material, so its not to be missed.

Doors open:9pm
Admission:10 euros

Hitman Lord, is stylishly ambitious & distinctive in his ways. Hailed as ‘one to watch’ by Phantom FM, his music has been described as “soul, pop, rock and electronica with a unique stylistic ingredient”. His move to release an experimental album is a brave step in a time where the music industry is ever changing. That said, this artist knows that good music will be well received. On his album you can expect to find the continued standard of his previously released singles SAR & Wanna Healing Music.

His live performance powers have been described as “spiritual” and he himself has been hailed as as “the genuine article”, his distinctive voice and sound has seen him win over audiences in some of the most prestigious venues in both Ireland and over sea’s in the United Kingdom.

Quotes:

‘Hitman Lord’s sound is just as unique as his moniker and people are starting to sit up and take notice’. The Sunday Independant”

‘GREAT!’.  RTE 2FM –

LISTEN TO HIS RTE 2FM session HERE: http://2fm.rte.ie/blogs/dan_hegarty/2010/03/on-the-show—mar-8-to-mar-11.html

‘Hitman lord has a distinctive ability to match his vocals to the mood and tone of a song, fluctuating between warm, melodic and unsettling and frantic wherever it is required’. (DROP D)

“’I Drank as I..’  is an elegant, tasteful, sophisticated mid-tempo track, almost a soundtrack to a dream sequence. It is beautifully, delicately mixed.  I defy you not to sway along. ‘I Drank As I’ is an excellent piece of music, proving Hitman Lord is one of the best songwriters around and a leading light for a new decade’. MUSIC REVIEW UNSIGNED

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Hello good music lovers of the Nation!

Its been a busy month –  and for you- here is just a little  recap on the new releases:

AUDIO BULLYS:

New single Only Man (BULLYCSS1) – 22^nd March

& NEW ALBUM HIGHER THAN THE EIFFEL (BULLYCD1) – 29^TH MARCH

• “Single of the week on Fearne Cotton” BBC Radio
• “Annie Mac Mini Mix” BBC Radio “Album of the week” – Zane Lowe
• “Record of the Week” XFM

Audio Bullys preview their forthcoming new album, ‘Higher Than The Eiffel’ with a new single on 22^nd March. ‘Only Man’ is a throbbing piece of electro disco, with a propulsive hook line that can’t help but put you on the dancefloor. ‘Only Man’ marks a return to the public arena for Tom Franks and Simon Dinsdale after a long hiatus in the wake of second album, ‘Generation’.

Their new album will be out on 29^th March. ‘Higher Than The Eiffel’ follows a four year gap since the pair’s second album, ‘Generation’ and sees Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale recapture the energy and dance floor instincts that made Audio Bullys one of the most successful UK dance acts of the previous decade. Mixing their love of house and breaks with an expansive cast list of musical collaborators, switching across dance’s myriad genres and throwing away the rule book has led Audio Bullys to make their finest record to date, a worthy successor to breakthrough debut ‘Ego War’ and follow up ‘Generation’, which spawned the massive worldwide hit, ‘Shot You Down’.

• Link To Buy: BUY ALBUM
• ARTIST LINK: www.audiobullys.com

JOHN, SHELLY & THE CREATURES:

John Shelly & The Creatures release their stunning Album  ”DINOSAUR” on March 5th via RMG nationwide in all stores & on iTunes.

Link: BUY SINGLE online – LONG MAY YOU REIGN

Artist Link: www.myspace.com/jsatc

AS SEEN ON THE LATE LATE SHOW, RTE2, TV3, SKY, 3e & TG4

JSATC recently performed on 4 National TV shows: Ireland largest and most well known TV Show the TV Late Late Show (same night as other special guests Benicio Del Torro & Heather Mills), TG4’s Imeall, RTE TWO TUBE & TG4’s POP CEOL. Recent Radio sessions include: FM104’s The Strawberry Alarm Clock, IRadio, BBC Ulster, U105, RTE Radio1, Today FM + more. The band made a significant move in their musical career when they released their single ‘ANGELINE’ to receive critical acclaim and radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Ulster, U105fm, Phantom Fm and many more. Following in the footsteps of fellow Northern Irish band SNOW PATROL, they then signed a publishing deal with Big Life Music Ltd (Snow Patrol, The Verve, Badly Drawn Boy…). Were their single ‘Long May You Reign’ was featured in the Discover Northern Ireland TV, radio and cinema advert campaign. (A very extensive campaign covering The Republic of Ireland and the UK will see the band continue to be featured on TV adverts across: RTE, TV3, UTV, Channel 4, E4, MTV, Sky One, Sky Sports, Sky News, Setanta and throughout Cinemas and Radio waves Nationwide).  Currently touring Ireland and dropping in to TV & radio stations along the way…

COLM LYNCH:

Colm Lynch & his 8 piece band Release “KISS MY BLUES AWAY” on March 26th.

Link: BUY SINGLE online –KISS MY BLUES AWAY

His album TICKETY BOO is now widely available in stores throughout Ireland on online.

Artist Link: www.myspace.com/colmlynch

Meteor Nominee COLM LYNCH: AS SEEN ON NATIONAL TV TG4 TODAY FM, RTE RADIO1, iRADIO AND BBC

The new single KISS MY BLUES AWAY is certainly a vast testament to Colm’s musical ability. Radio stations such as TODAY FM, F104, iRadio, RTE Radio1, 98FM and more have recently invited Colm in to celebrate his new single and to show their support. Remaining true to his philosophy that ‘a good song should have a strong melody and meaningful lyrics’, this critically acclaimed artist is eager to impress with his latest offering. If recent raving reviews from the Times, The Irish Independent, Hotpress, The Star and more are anything to go by, this album is certainly set to please and win over old and indeed new fans. Colm recently performed in the RDS to over 16,000 spectators at the interval of The Leinster Rugby Game after being invited by the organisers. he was also recently Nominated for Best newcomer Award at The Meteors. He will be performing a very special showcase on April 22nd in The Village on Wexford Street Dublin.

DROPKICK MURPHYS: Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA(COOKCD518) Released 15^th March. Plus … Irish Tour dates!!

Monday 15^th March sees the release of Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA by the Dropkick Murphys.  Capturing the intensity and camaraderie of their annual Boston hometown St. Patrick’s Day shows, the release features 20 fan favourites recorded at seven of those shows in March 2009.

Following in the tradition of 2003’s Live On St. Patrick’s Day from Boston MA – which has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide – Live On Lansdowne features an entirely different 20-song set list, plus a guest appearance by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones on DKM’s platinum-selling single “I’m Shipping Up To Boston”, the lead track from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning film, The Departed. Live From Lansdowne is available on CD and as a double disc digipack with CD and HD DVD.  The tracklisting of the companion DVD is exactly the same as the CD, putting the fans right in the front row for a once in a lifetime experience.

DKM are in Corks Savoy on April 21st

DKM are in DUBLIN on April 22nd in The Olympia.

Link To Buy: BUY ALBUM

ARTIST LINK: www.dropkickmurphys.com

GIG OF THE MONTH: HITMAN LORD-SINGLE LAUNCH MARCH 25th in Odessa- 14 Dame Court, Dublin 2 more info: www.myspace.com/hitmanlord

Fao: PRESS, Bloggers & radio – if you would like a cd, please feel free to place a request to linda@goodseedpr.com

Many thanks!

L x