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Randy McAllister's "Temporary Fixes" Re-released By Popular Demand Dallas TX - 05-07-07 Freedom First Records announces the re-release of Randy McAllister's 4th album "Temporary Fixes" May 7th 2007. The original release, in 2000, was limited. Renewed interest in Randy McAllister's overall catalog and new digital distribution opportunities make it possible for Freedom First Records to re-release the CD "Temporary Fixes" for national distribution starting May 7th 2007 through Amazon.com, EBay.com, CDBaby.com, ArtistCDsDirect.com and other online sites. Link to "Temporary Fixes" Release Page http://www.randymcallister.com/release.shtml This current re-release of the original 2000 "Temporary Fixes" was initiated by fan requests and unprecedented financial support. The album includes some of Randy McAllister's most exciting compositions and performances. "The Chain","Nobody Can Help You","Never Has A Lot of Faith","That Chicken You're Fixin","Suzi Golddigger & Sweet Betty","Game Of Life","Stronger Vice/Better Hobby","Take Me Out Of New Orleans","Man Who Went For Cigarettes","Equalizer" and "The Way" represent an important piece of Randy McAllister's body of work. Randy explains, "I felt 'Temporary Fixes' never was really released. This time we have the inventory and with new developments in online distribution, indie labels can produce and distribute a great product. While still underdogs, we can at least get heard by our fans. They know what they like." Randy McAllister's releases have always received critical acclaim from industry leading media. He works hard to earn his fans with every live performance. As songwriter and performer Randy has always set the mark high. Randy is currently nominated in three International Categories for Australia's 2007 BlueStar Awards along with names like Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. Voting is currently taking place. Randy developed a distinctive, soulful voice and is an accomplished Harmonica, drumer and songwriter. Randy is always writing. He has a prolific catalog with 7 albums to date and another album to be released this summer. With just a portion of his available catalog recorded you never know what a live performance may deliver. Able to perform back to back concerts for days without repeating a single song, Randy McAllister is truly one of the most prolific singer songwriters performing. Known for his impressive range and command of styles, Randy is able to cross and blend genre for an exciting mix of performances the always reach audiences to create fans. McAllister is a fifth generation native Texan. His father also a musician, introduced Randy to live music at an early age teaching his son to play the drums. Randy's father played in bands for years. Randy excelled at the drums, a natural. He developed musically as he found writing, composition and arranging. For additional information about this and other Randy McAllister CD releases you can contact Freedom First Records or Busthead Management at 214-453-2503. Publications interested in review copies and press enquiries invited. Retailers seeking wholesale accounts can visit www.FreedomFirstRecords.com or call 214-453-2503 
### Contact: Chris Ownbey Freedom First Records/Busthead Management Dallas - Texas 214-453-2503 Chris@BustheadManagement.com Web Site www.RandyMcAllister.com www.FreedomFirstRecords.com www.BustheadManagement.com Randy McAllister Nominated in Three Categories for Australia's BlueStar Awards Dallas, Texas - 4-28-07 - 1:40pm - Singer/Songwriter, Randy McAllister has been nominated for three categories in Australia's BlueStar Music Awards. Randy received nominations for "Best Instrumentalist Harmonica", "Best International Vocal - Male" along with Buddy Guy, Ike Turner and Tom Waits, and "Best International Solo Artist" where he joined Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. These nominations are even more meaningful because they represent the votes of fans in Australia for artists they felt were worthy of the nominations. Australia's BlueStar Awards and nominations are based on fan votes. Voting is restricted to residents of Australia. Randy's recent 16-track release of "Flying High While Staying Low Down" has been critically acclaimed worldwide with accolades by top Blues, Roots, Americana publications. It seems fans down under are spinning and loving his latest release. It is getting increasing air-play at home in the US, but apparently doing even better in Australia where there are fewer genre restrictions on what gets played. Clearly Australian fans are hearing a world class sound they like. Randy has released 7 albums in the last 9 years with an 8th on the way in June. His up-coming "Dope Slap Soup" has 5-tracks previewed on the late 2006 release of "Flying High While Staying Low Down". The singer/songwriter has recorded just a portion of his extensive library with over 80 original songs reaching across genre. His catalog includes Blues, Roots, Americana, Texas Blues and more. His lyrics often reflect the challenges we all share as he celebrates the successes of every day life. Always fascinating, topical and fun, the melodies are a perfect match. Intricate arrangements with stellar guitar, harmonica and organ solos. Get ready for some hard driving, high energy music anytime you witness Randy live. Randy McAllister is one of the premier singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist to emerge from Texas. Heartbreak, humor, high hair and tall Texas tales all play a part in the song writing of Randy McAllister. His music has been hailed as some of the most original and innovative being made today. While comparison's are not easy, it has been said that his music is a cross between Doug Sahm, John Hiatt and Delbert McClinton, with a blues man's background and sensibilities thrown into the mix. Raised in the small Texas town of Novice, McAllister is a fifth-generation Texan, whose father was both a fireman and musician. His father was a drummer in a band called "The Flames". At a very young age, Randy followed in his fathers foots steps. He began to take up drumming, but the drums were just the beginning for Randy, as he began to develop as a singer and songwriter. McAllister has released 7 critically praised albums beginning with his debut "Diggin' for Sofa Change", followed by "Grease, Grit, Dirt and Spit", the much heralded "Double Rectified Bust Head", 2002 GRAMMY NOMINEE "Givers and Takers", "Temporary Fixes" and A "Little Left of Center" all built on a firm foundation that is his songwriting. His much anticipated Compilation CD, "Flying High While Staying Low Down" was released in late 2006. Artist Site: http://www.RandyMcAllister.com MySpace: http://www.MySpace.com/randymcallister Video: http://www.randymcallister.com/media/media-small-format.shtml Management/Booking: Chris Ownbey - CEO Busthead Management Freedom First Records/Busthead Management 214-453-2503 - CELL/OFFICE Chris@BustheadManagement.com Press Contact: Don Lokke - CEO Lokke Advertising 972-490-5167 - OFFICE 972-960-6676 - CELL don@LokkeAdvertising.com Related Web Sites: www.RandyMcAllister.com www.FreedomFirstRecords.com www.BustheadManagement.com www.LokkeAdvertising.com ### 
One of our friends is in town... Get ready for a high energy, hard rockin concert in Dallas this Friday night. Grammy nominee, singer songwriter, Randy McAllister and guitar legend Mike Morgan live at the Sons of Hermann Hall. Over 16 albums between them. DON'T MISS THIS CONCERT! 3414 Elm Street in downtown Dallas this Friday, March 30th at 9:00pm - Tickets $12 at the door "the best America has too offer. The man is a Master of Americana" - RootsTime “One of the Worlds Top... Blues Artists” - Big City Blues Magazine “Absolutely stunning...” - Baltimore Bluesrag “Listen closely, you just heard the thunder clap of a music legend!" - World Entertainment Network |
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