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Look what just boarded the A-Train!
Al Evers and Jim Kennedy celebrate receipt of BMI Citations of Achievement for great national popularity as measured by broadcasted performances of “Bailando Por El Mundo” (Juan Magan/ Clippers Own and We Love Asere/Burnt Puppy) and “No Sigue Modas aka … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Evers, BMI, Burnt Puppy, Clippers, Jim Kennedy, Juan Magan, We Love Asere
Karukas, White, & Elliot – Back from Mallorca
Notable A Train jazz writers Gregg Karukas, Peter White, and Richard Elliot have returned from an amazing tour in Mallorca, Spain. Here’s a little photo capturing the tremendous fun they had abroad!
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Tommy Guerrero’s 2014 European Tour Captured on Film
Levi’s Skateboarding Collection presents… Tommy Guerrero’s 2014 European Tour :: No Mans Land. When skate legend and musician Tommy Guerrero hit the road for his first European tour, Levi’s Skateboarding Collection and Huck went along to document the ride. Tommy … Continue reading
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Thank You Tommy Guerrero Fans!
A big “Thank You” to Tommy Guerrero fans for their wonderful support on his recent tour of Europe and to Levi’s Skateboarding Collection, GYAT, Huck, Staf, Radio Meuh, Asphalt Duchess and everyone who contributed. For various articles and video, see links … Continue reading
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A Train Will Miss Dr. Herb Wong (1926-2014)
Dr. Herb Wong, a highly regarded jazz journalist, broadcaster, educator, historian and producer, died April 20th at his home in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Wong was a long time friend and associate of A Train’s Al Evers. His death was caused … Continue reading
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2014 Latin BMI Award Winning Songs are Part of A Train’s Publishing Catalogue
The hottest Latin music tracks of the year awarded at the 2014 BMI Latin Awards included “Bailando Por El Mundo” whose YouTube views is at 1.4 million and counting, as well as “No Sigue Modas (aka Ella No Sigue Modas)” … Continue reading
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Tommy Guerrero to Tour Europe
Although Tommy has appeared many times in various cities in Europe, this is his first real tour. In support of his release, No Man’s Land, on Asphalt Duchess, Tommy is bringing a crack band of Bing Ji Ling, Fredo and House, … Continue reading
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The Dionne Farris Charlie Hunter Duo – PledgeMusic Campaign
A Train is excited to announce that Charlie Hunter has teamed up with Dionne Farris to form a dynamic duo whose debut album will be made possible by fans via the PledgeMusic platform. … Continue reading
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Guerrero and Hawk Together Again
In 1984, Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, Lance Mountain, Tommy Guerrero and Mike McGill compiled the most competitively dominant skateboard team in history, The Bones Brigade. Recently captured in an award winning documentary in 2012, … Continue reading
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Wadada Leo Smith and Ben Goldberg are Winners!
In the Sixth Annual International Critics Poll, Wadada Leo Smith won the Composer of the Year Award, received 24 votes for Musician of the Year, 30 votes for Best Trumpet, 13 votes for Best Band Live, and 13 votes for … Continue reading