Amanda Cagan is taking
the music business by storm with her thriving independent publicity
firm, ABC Public Relations. Having worked on press campaigns for
a wide range of music artists from Alanis Morissette to Backstreet
Boys to Korn to David Lee Roth and most everyone in-between, she's
now concentrating her energies on her own roster of talented clients.
Tackling all facets
of national, regional and tour press, the exceptional diversity
of artists at ABC PR gives Amanda the opportunity to generate
feature stories, reviews and personal appearances for her artists
in all kinds of outlets, from national magazines and television
shows, to regional fanzines and newspapers, to satellite radio
specials and Internet publications. With ABC PR, no publicity
stone is left unturned.
Amanda’s motto:
“If an artist wants to work, I’ll put them to work!”
Amanda began her extensive
career at MSO (the Mitch Schneider Organization), learning the
ropes and mastering her public relations skills. During her 10
years with this industry leader, she spearheaded successful campaigns
for Alanis Morissette, Green Day, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty
And The Heartbreakers and David Lee Roth, among many others. In
1999, she orchestrated Korn’s memorable appearance on “South
Park,” which included the world premiere of the first single
from their multi-platinum Issues album. And in 2000, she secured
Blind Melon a place in VH1 history with their very own “Behind
The Music” special.
At entertainment publicity
powerhouse Bragman Nyman Cafarelli, she started the company’s
first music division, working with artists such as Nickelback,
Phil Ramone and Maroon5.
Backstreet Boys, TLC,
Janet Jackson, The Artist Formerly Known As Prince, The Family
Values Tour, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Nickelback, Maroon 5, Slipknot
and Julian Lennon (see left for full artist history) have also
benefited from Amanda’s expertise.
She continues to take
independent public relations to a new level with her ever-expanding
roster of extraordinary clients. To wit:
Multi-Platinum rockers
Journey celebrated 30 years of making music throughout 2005. In
January they received a star on the historic Hollywood Walk of
Fame. Summer 2005 found the band on a massive five-month U.S.
tour. As a sign of gratitude to their devoted fans who helped
put Journey in the top 30 best-selling music groups of all time
(having sold over 75 million albums worldwide), copies of their
13th studio album, Generations, were given away free
with the purchase of a ticket at most of the concerts along the
tour route. The album was officially released in-stores on October
4 on Sanctuary Records. They’re heading out once again the
summer of 2006 for a massive U.S. tour alongside Def Leppard starting
June 23.
Sevendust are currently
criss-crossing the U.S. in support of their critically acclaimed
Next album (7Bros. Records). After wrapping up a three-month
headlining tour along with Wicked Wisdom, Socialburn and Nonpoint,
they’re hitting the road in May for another round of headlining
dates. Beginning with their 1997 self-titled debut, the band,
despite a self described “roller coaster ride,” has
sold nearly four million units in the U.S. alone and is determined
to continue to expand its domain to the rest of the world.
Guitar virtuoso and
Grammy® Award nominee Tommy Emmanuel will release an array
of sights and sounds for six-string aficionados the summer of
2006. First his DVD release, Live At Her Majesty’s Theatre,
Ballarat, Australia, will come out July 11, followed by his
sixth U.S. album, The Mystery, which will be released
August 22. Both are on the Favored Nations Acoustic label, which
is co-owned by renowned guitarist Steve Vai. Fans will also be
treated to his magnificent guitar work as he performs live as
part of an extensive tour kicking off June 6.
Slow Motion Reign is
releasing their self-titled debut album July 25 on Serjical Strike
Records (RED Distribution). It was produced by System of a Down
singer Serj Tankian, who is also the label’s proud owner.
The results are stunning. Recorded with warmth and three-dimensional
depth, Slow Motion Reign’s debut is hypnotic and vividly
rich, brimming with lyrics and intricate chord structures as indelible
as its hooks. The band will be hitting the road later this year.
Stay tuned to ABC PR
and keep a close eye on even more extraordinary publicity feats
by Amanda Cagan in the very near future!
