COUNTRY MUSIC ENTERTAINER DAVID SHELBY
SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEALS
Taps Phaeton Trumpet & Telefunken As Partners In Music & Performance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 2, 2014)--Singer/songwriter, performer and country recording artist David Shelby (Highway South Records), who has garnered acclaim from country radio and its fans for his “Detroit-Meets-Nashville” music ability (as introduced via his 2013 national CD recording RUST BELT COWBOY), has entered endorsement relationships with Phaeton Trumpet (Barrington, IL) and TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik™ (South Windsor, CT). The dual alliance is a result of Shelby’s attendance and performance at the 2014 Summer NAMM convention in Nashville this summer. Shelby was presented with Phaeton Model: PHT FX-1100 and a Telefunken Model: M81 WH microphone.
Raised in a proud Polish-Russian family, David’s introduction to music was a cultural tradition and served as an integral part of his youth. Beginning with an accordion, advancing to the trumpet and ultimately graduating with guitar in hand, Shelby set himself apart as a scholar of music and a well-rounded instrumentalist with a mind “wired for sound.” A natural-born musician and composer, ace trumpeter Shelby was recruited as a member of the touring families of international award-winning recording artists such as The Turtles, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Stevie Wonder and Davy Jones (The
Monkees); he has opened for Styx and Foreigner, and played before sold-out crowds at some of the world’s largest venues (including DTE Entergy Concert Venue and First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre--formerly The World Music Theater--in Chicago).
“I don’t think the instrument has been prominent since Johnny Cash’s ‘Ring Of Fire,’ so we’re reintroducing the trumpet to country music—Detroit style,” Shelby said. “The Telefunken mic is innovative in ‘pronounced vocal sound; we are excited to put it to the test on the road this fall.”
David’s recordings clearly reflect his admiration for Nashville and the history of country music, the evolution of rock ‘n roll, and the rhythm and grooves that shout: “Detroit!” His debut national recording project RUST BELT COWBOY (produced by Shelby, F.J. Turner/Tazmaraz Music and Chris Virzi) is a melded representation fueled by the gears and chains of Shelby’s innovative style. He recently completed his sophomore recording project under the direction of both Teddy Gentry and Russ Zavitson (co-producers of Shelby’s new EP entitled OH YEAH scheduled to be released in November 2014).
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Phaeton Trumpet
The Phaeton Trumpet is dynamic in neo-classic art design coupled with state-of-the-art metallurgy and innovative acoustic and mechanical technology. Designed by Wayne Tanabe and Garry Hane, the Phaeton professional trumpet was designed to complement the working performers’ performance in intonation, resonance, balance, projection and enhanced valve action.
Since 2001, the line as grown from the four original models/finishes to a full line of Bb & C trumpets in .460 and .462 bore sizes with a fast taper lead pipe for all models. Finishes include: matte black onyx, gloss black onyx, brush brass, bright silver plate and traditional gold lacquer. Most models come with 18 carat gold trim kits and are packed out in oversized plush cases lined with burgundy velour and a protective blanket.
The Phaeton Instrument Line includes:
• PHAETON TRUMPETS
• PHAETON FLUGELHORNS
• PHAETON FX CUSTOM & Bb/A PICCOLO TRUMPET
Ranging in price (between $1,485 and $2,885), Phaeton instruments are sold throughout the world through authorized dealers and distributors.
FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: http://www.pjlamusic.com • http://www.phaetontrumpet.com • http://www.saxdakota.com
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik™
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik™
of South Windsor, CT has been following the tradition of excellence and innovation set forth by the original TELEFUNKEN GmbH of Germany that began over 100 years ago. TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik™
is a world-class audio equipment manufacturer offering a wide array of products focusing on the highest quality vacuum tube-based condenser microphones and dynamic microphones—all manufactured and hand-assembled in CT, USA.
The flagship Diamond Series line offers meticulous reproductions of classic vintage microphones including the ELA M 251, U47, and C12, recreated to exacting details to the originals. The R-F-T Series consists of original circuit designs combining premium components and new old stock vacuum tubes with globally sourced metalwork for cost efficiency, and includes the AR-51, AK-47 MkII, ELA M 260, and CU-29 Copperhead. The Dynamic Series features three unique dynamic microphone designs, the M80, M81, and M82, in a variety of packages to accommodate nearly every need for a dynamic microphone, such as handheld microphones, low-profile versions, and wireless head capsule adapters for use on everything from vocals to drum kits.
In addition to the expansive microphone line, TELEFUNKEN offers premium vacuum tubes, vintage restoration microphone parts, high quality XLR cables, guitar picks, and several other after-market parts. The product line continues to grow to provide new markets with the quality that TELEFUNKEN is known for.
