Minneapolis, MN (Top40 Charts/ Oarfin Records) - Avery, Who Received Widespread Critical Acclaim And Airplay With Her Recent Debut Album 'The Way You Hold Me', Is Deeply Devoted To Animal Rescue As Well As The Work Of Environmental And Human Rights Organizations Like Amnesty International, The Southern Poverty Law Center,
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With the release of her sweeping and inspiring new single, Miami based singer/songwriter Robin Avery (www.myspace.com/robinavery) and (www.robinavery.com) is breaking into the American consciousness with one simple mission: to 'Light The Way' for concerned Americans who are committed to righting social injustices and respecting the environment by protecting it from the ravages of irresponsible behavior and harmful government policies.
No message can be effective if it doesn't reach the masses, and the entrepreneurial Avery is already in gear on several key fronts. For the week of August 1, 'Light The Way' was included as part of the TM Jones Hit Disc that also had cuts from superstars Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Natalie Cole as well as singer/comedian Wayne Brady and Dutch sax sensation Candy Dulfer. TM Studios distributes these discs to over 5,400 stations worldwide, as well as satellite and internet networks, websites and the Armed Forces Radio Network.
Avery's cool cover version of The Cars' 'Drive,' which featured top smooth jazz saxman Warren Hill and was the featured single on her debut album The Way You Hold Me, recently received airplay on over 50 smooth jazz stations nationwide. Building on the goodwill of that genre, she recently signed on with the popular website www.smoothjazz.com for a four month promotion, which will include playing 'Light The Way' several times a day and a link to YouTube, where Avery is posting the stunning video she recently created for the song. The clip features images geared at reminding the viewer about the magnificence of the planet put in our charge. It was directed by veteran film director and MTV pioneer Ken Ross of Cyclone Pictures, Inc., who has directed over 60 music videos for everyone from Keith Richards and The Smiths to Suzanne Vega.
The smooth jazz community can't stop raving. Sandy Shore of smoothjazz.com said of Avery's debut: 'slick, crisp production, fresh and cool vocal tunescreate a fantastic listening experience from the beginning to the final track. Radio & Records' smooth jazz editor Carol Archer adds, 'Avery's a new artist to me - a damned good one, too.'
This newfound national attention is an exciting extension of the popularity and acclaim that Avery has received locally in recent years. She's performed at numerous city events in Hollywood, Florida as well as major festivals like the Hollywood International Music and Arts Festival, the Abacoa Music And Arts Festival , the Miami International Book Fair and SunFest, the largest outdoor music festival in South Florida. The past four New Year's Eves, she and her band have also held court at the historic Las Olas Riverfront Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale.
