On-Stage Endorsees, The Alternate Routes song “Nothing More” is now featured in a national TV commercial for TOMS Shoes and The Jason Spooner Band Wins the Live Act of the Year Award at the 2016 New England Music Awards .
The Alternate Routes Song “Nothing More” Now Featured in a New National TV Commercial for TOMS Shoes
TOMS sought out the band after hearing their song. The uplifting mood and message of the song perfectly fit the sentiment behind the shoe company’s dedication to helping those in need around the world.
Tim Warren of The Alternate Routes says of his band’s use of On-Stage products, “The professional-grade line is tough, and we’ve put it through the wringer recording some of our live shows, and working in a couple different rehearsal spaces over a span of a few months. The computer stands and the iPad holders have changed the writing process for me, and it’s easier to capture ideas in real time on your phone or iPad if those things have a place to live in rehearsal where they won’t be stepped on or dropped.”
The Alternate Routes derived their name from the idea that no matter what obstacles lay ahead of them, they were going to make music. The result is several years on the road, traveling the U.S. and many parts of Europe. The song “Nothing More” was written to accompany the message of Newtown Kindness.
The Jason Spooner Band Honored with Live Act of the Year Award at 2016 New England Music Awards
Every year, the NEMA nominating committee, made up of music industry experts, nominates over 100 artists in various categories and genres.
Jason Spooner of The Jason Spooner Band says, “Personally, my favorite piece of gear is the Pro Tilt-back Amplifier Stand. I had been looking for a solution to the problem of positioning my amps at the correct angle for years. I’m a guitar player and there’s no better sound than that of the electric guitar coming directly out of a good amp. I had tried various stand configurations, but they were always poorly made and a drag to set up… and I’d generally worry that the amp wasn’t secure. The Pro Tilt-back Amplifier Stand is BURLY and strong. The clutch on the stand is bulletproof, and there’s zero doubt that the amp is perfectly safe on it. The stand allows the exact angle that you desire to be dialed in down to the millimeter, and you have the added bonus of the amp being elevated a bit which makes it more audible and accessible.”
The Jason Spooner Band has a signature sound that combines a variety of musical genres into an energetic blend of Roots Rock, Americana, blues, folk and groove-oriented jazz with elements of reggae and soul.
Band site:
On-Stage.com.
Related Links:
TheAlternateRoutes.com
JasonSpooner.com
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