NASHVILLE, TN, March 25, 2009 – On March 25th, Savannah Music Group will be broadcasting SMG Front Room Live – a live concert for fans who can view live video, fan discussion, and other interactive features on desktops and mobile devices. Music lovers around the globe can tune in to SMGTV at www.SavannahMusicGroup.com/smgtv at 6PM CST for the Front Room Live Celebrity Spotlight with Curb Recording Artist, Hal Ketchum, and again at 8PM CST for an incredible night of music by Nashville’s finest hit songwriters and artists.
Savannah Music Group and a team of close technology partners have partnered together to create an immersive, multiplatform experience that will include live HD video from Bit IPTV along with a live play by play interactive “Snapcast” provided by G-SNAP! allowing viewers to read the concert set list, chat among themselves, send in song requests, and view event photos. Using the latest in Internet, video, and mobile technologies, music fans can now connect with the commentators and friends online, on a global basis via a compelling broadcasting platform. Dubbed a “global music concert,” SMG Front Room Live will be the first of many streamed live online concerts. This blend of technology and music will be the beginning of an exciting new product experience to be announced at a later date.
Savannah Music Group, Inc. is a grass roots independent record label and publishing company located in the heart of Nashville’s new Music Row. Led by veteran hit songwriter, Dave Gibson and Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Jeff Cohen, Savannah Music Group is on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry in the digital age; trailblazing the path for new and innovative ways to combine music and technology. Dave Gibson, President and Chief Creative Officer of Savannah Music Group, says, “It’s exciting to live in an age where the playing field has been leveled for independent artists and record labels to market and distribute their music using cutting edge Internet technologies. Fans can now step into the living room of their favorite artists and songwriters and even chat with them.” See www.SavannahMusicGroup.com.
Jeff Cohen, President & CEO of G-SNAP! says, “It is wonderful to see music fans able to follow and interact with the concert via a G-SNAP! Snapcast. People are so passionate about music and now they have the ability to join a virtual concert to interact with each other around the globe by attending on their desktops or mobile phones. This event is a prime example of what we hope will be repeated for any and all live events – especially concerts.” See www.gsnap.com.
Sean Wrought, CTO of BIT IPTV says, “I have long dreamed of this day, when artists, singers, authors and professional people could reach their audience directly in a truly interactive way with the most advanced technology available. Partnering with Savannah Music Group and G-SNAP! affords an unparalleled viewing and networking experience on a global scale. We are honored to be part of this groundbreaking effort.” Featuring BIT’s proprietary video compression technology, true HD streaming is now possible for both live and recorded events, not just on small screens but larger 40+ inch screens which takes the viewing experience to a whole new level. BIT IPTV can be accessed on www.bitiptv.com.
SMG Front Room Live features the Voyage-air Guitar; the award-winning guitar that folds in half and fits in a backpack. See www.VoyageAirGuitar.com.
Instructions for Participating in the Concert
There is no fee or registration required to view the live video stream or Snapcast discussion. To participate, go to www.SavannahMusicGroup.com/smgtv.
Contact:
Daisy Dern
Savannah Music Group
(615) 504-7732
daisydern@savannahmusicgroup.com
www.SavannahMusicGroup.com
