The
album features exclusive tracks inspired by those military soldiers who
have fought for their country. Partial proceeds from the sales go to
the Fisher House Foundation, http://fisherhouse.org who supplies housing to veterans' families while they are hospitalized. What better way to celebrate July 4th than with superb tribute to our veterans!
Says
Brian, “My dad was a Marine in WW2 so I am very mindful of the
sacrifice that men and women under go to keep us free. This is how I can
show my appreciation to them through these compositions of music.”
Here's what the guest artists have to say about “Band of Brothers”:
“I
got involved with Brian because he was making music for good causes.
During the process, I discovered that he is a great guy to work with and
is very versatile at all parts of this music business. Here's to the
power of music making positive things happen!” - Steve Morse (Deep
Purple)
“I'm
very happy to be involved with the Band of Brothers project. It is
humbling to be included in this cast of musicians and extremely worthy
cause.” - Trey Gunn (King Crimson)
“Great
rocking tunes, where we all have a chance to shine and stretch. AND for
a good cause - it doesn't get any better than that.” - Tony Franklin
(Jimmy Page, Blue Murder)
“I'm
so happy to be a part of the Band of Brothers project, Brian Tarquin
does a great job putting together the best musicians to help veterans
and he's a killer player himself! Bravo!” - Gary Hoey
“I
get to sing, perform, record, tour & EXIST because of my American
brothers and sisters who gave their lives up for me...I can’t think of
anything I can offer to show my appreciation therefore in song, this is
my THANKS to them!” - Jeff Scott Soto (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
“Song
sounds great! Through music, Brian Tarquin shines a light on the
immeasurable gratitude and debt we owe to our veterans. Phil Naro is a
fantastic singer and adds a whole new height to these songs - proud to
be on this album!” - Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses, Art Of
Anarchy)
“I
have always believed in the power of collaboration and I firmly believe
Brian Tarquin & myself have that perfect songwriting chemistry. The
Band of Brothers is abundance of substance & emotions tied in along
with great musicianship from all over the world. This Band of Brothers
will not remain silent.” - Phil Naro (Talas, Julian Lennon)
“Oh
I love how this turned out! It's an honor to be included on this album
with amazing musicians for a great cause!” - Tina Guo (Al Di Meola)
“I
was honored and humbled to be asked by Brian to participate on this
project. It's a great lineup, and for such a worthy enterprise. I truly
hope it helps further the needed support for our troops and veterans,
and also brings attention to the difficulties facing our boys in uniform
once they get home. Please support this project!” - Jeff Watson (Night
Ranger)
Multi-Emmy
Award winning Brian Tarquin is an established top rate
composer/guitarist. He has won 3 Emmy's for “Outstanding Achievement in
Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series” and has been
nominated for an Emmy 6 times. In 2016, Tarquin's release “Guitars For
Wounded Warriors” was nominated for Best Album by the Independent Music
Awards, which showcases Tarquin's guitar prowess along side such
world-class shredders as Steve Morse, Billy Sheehan, Gary Hoey, Ron
'Bumblefoot' Thal (ex-Guns N' Roses), Reb Beach (Whitesnake), Hal
Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth) and Chuck Loeb
(FourPlay). In 2006 SESAC honored him with the Network Television
Performance Award. Tarquin has graced the Top Billboard Charts with such
commercial releases as: “This is Acid Jazz, Vol. 2,” “Sweet Emotions,”
and “Bossa Brava: Caliente” on Instinct Records, followed by several
solo jazz albums, which charted Top 10 at Smooth Jazz Radio. Brian has
appeared on 36 releases, selling over 140,000 records in his career.
In
2006, Tarquin opened his own boutique record label called BHP
MUSIC/GUITAR TRAX, specializing in instrumental guitar music. The label
releases the Guitar Master Series featuring guitar legends: Jeff Beck,
BB King, Santana, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, Zakk Wylde, Stanley Clarke,
Billy Sheehan to name a few. The releases, which were composed, compiled
and produced by Tarquin, received rave reviews from Guitar Player,
Guitar World and Vintage Guitar Magazines. Tarquin also produced and
engineered bassist Randy Coven’s last record, Nu School featuring Leslie
West in 2010. And if that's not enough Tarquin has a radio show called
“Guitar Trax” on WFIT 89.5FM on the Florida Space Coast. He hosts in
depth interviews with world-renowned guitarists weekly.
The show can
also be heard on https://itunes.apple.com/us/po
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