Hello WORKS Team,

We've been very busy and are thrilled to share some June artist updates with you all!

WORKS Entertainment Artist Roster as of June 1, 2021

Straight No Chaser - (Pop/A Cappella - PDF one sheet)

Released their newest single Leave The Door Open on Friday, May 14.
Announced Back In the High Life, a fifty show fall tour beginning in Prior Lake, MN on October 22, 2021 and ending in Phoenix, AZ on December 31, 2021. Additional dates to be announced.
Completed a livestream concert series at The Theater at MGM National Harbor with Special Guests Tim Foust and Austin Brown of Home Free.
Released music video for You Get What You Give featuring local heroes giving back to the community during the pandemic.

Home Free - (Country/A Cappella)

Land of the Free - Featuring music that celebrates the spirit of our country in an attempt to draw Americans closer together, will release on June 25th and will feature collaborations with Don McLean, Lee Greenwood, Jeffrey East, and the United States Air Force Band
Travelin' Solider audio/video released on 5/28
The winner of four Telly Awards including:
- Gold Telly Winner in Online: Use of Animation for American Pie
- Silver Telly Winner in Online: Music Video for American Pie
- Silver Telly Winner in Online: Remote Production for American Pie
- Bronze Telly Winner in Social Video: Most Viral for God Bless The U.S.A.
Home Free celebrates Mental Awareness month (May) with a touching remake of "One Voice" with Billy Gilman, released 5/14. Watch it.
Tickets and VIP Passes on-sale NOW for their Warmest Winter Holiday Tour, playing large theaters and small arenas in 15 cities nation-wide.
Hosting weekly YouTube and Facebook Video Premieres of new songs and behind the scenes content, including People, Sea Shanty Medley, Never Gonna Give You Up, I Swear and behind the scenes from Home Away From Home videos (full playlist)

Brian Culbertson - (Jazz)

The Hang ranked #18 for 2021 Q1 Pollstar Livestream Charts.
Hosting weekly The Hang livestreams on Facebook and Youtube every Friday evening from his home studio, featuring guest appearances by Boney James, Michael McDonald, KEM, Avery*Sunshine, NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton and Sinbad.
Brian released Soundscapes, on 3/5, a journey into film music, helping listeners connect with nature and provide a sense of calm.
Featured on the track "Lonely" from Kem's new album Love Always Wins which reached #1 on Billboard's R&B charts
2021 Chicago Jazz Getaway set for September 16 - 19, 2021 featuring Brian Culbertson and Avery*Sunshine

Jon McLaughlin - (Singer-songwriter/Pop - PDF one sheet)

Announced the Me & My Piano Tour, an 11-show fall tour beginning September 9th and ending September 26th.
Co-headlining with Sarah Scharbrough and The Anderson Symphony in Anderson, IN on June 5th.
Performing at Vinoski Winery in Belle Vernon, PA on June 17th, and Hale Farm in Beverly, MA on June 19th.
"Beautiful Disaster" was added to Spotify's "00s Ballads" Playlist
New Dadville Podcast with actor/musician, Charles Esten. Jon and Dave bring on guests to discuss fatherhood and share stories and dad jokes. Previous guests have included Ted Danson, Aloe Blacc, Tony Hale, Ben Rector, Russell Dickerson, John Mark Comer, Jon Foreman, and more!

Striking Matches - (Alternative Rock/Pop - PDF one sheet)

Announced their first tour of 2021 - supporting Jon McLaughlin on his Me & My Piano tour from September 9th to September 22nd.
Released a Youtube video of an acoustic rendition of their song "When It's Raining" on April 7th
Released a music video of their rendition of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower" on March 5th
Featured in Fender promotional campaign for the new Acoustasonic Stratocaster series of guitars

Brass Against - (Rock - PDF one sheet)

Performing at Welcome To Rockville on Thursday, November 11th. Opening for Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, and Cypress Hill.
Released a cover of System of A Down's "Aerials" on May 6th.
Released a live video of their original song, "Blood On The Other" on April 23rd.
Hosted a YouTube Premiere Live to over 15,000 viewers.
Released Brass Against EP featuring "Umbra" and "Pull The Trigger"
Recent PR from All Punked Up, Revolver, and Flood

Lucky Chops - (Funk)

Collaborating with Disney+ on a new original movie which will include a Lucky Chops arrangement and appearance.
Released new album Live in L.A., a live recording of their February 7, 2020 show at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA
Album titled 2014 released October 16th
Launched weekly ChopsCast podcast video and audio
Launched Patreon channel featuring weekly video content, shared to YouTube channel
250+ fan collab video feat. Grace Kelly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHmgVgSXDUc

Brian Newman - (Jazz - PDF one sheet)

Released new album Electric Lounge on November 13th
Weekly Residency at Spring Place on Friday evenings
Weekly Residency at Fine and Rare NYC on Saturday evenings
Tri-monthly residency at Soho House, Dumbo House, and Ludlow House on rotating Thursdays.

Morgan James - (R&B/Soul - PDF one sheet)

Memphis Magnetic: Covers, classic soul cover songs from Memphis Magnetic now available for download.
Released videos of in-studio performance of songs from Memphis Magnetic including The Dark End of the Street, I've Got Dreams to Remember and I'm a Ram.
Released Memphis Magnetic: Stripped, a special compilation of acoustic versions of songs from Memphis Magnetic, to celebrate one year since the original release
Hosting weekly livestream concerts from home each Saturday on Stageit.

T.3 - (Pop/A Cappella - PDF one sheet)

Released second single When the Party's Over on DSPs
Collaborated with Bush's Beans Co on TikTok and Instagram Reels campaign.
Launched group social handles: TikTok / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook
Releasing a new video weekly. Notable past releases include Into the Unknown (4.3M views), Defying Gravity (2.2M views), When the Party's Over (1.7M views), I Will Always Love You (1.3M views).

Damien Escobar - (Classical/Jazz/R&B/Hip Hop)

Released a music video for Lights capturing the emotional highs and lows of 2020.
Partnered with Cottonelle and BLKHLTH to create a PSA about getting tested for Colorectal cancer.
Forthcoming Holiday Tour and Festival announcements this fall!

--
Sara McDonald
WORKS Entertainment - NYC