Steve Nardelli of The Syn/Umbrello Media to Give Major UK BBC Press Conf. Monday
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Music

Steve Nardelli will give a press conference tomorrow to be covered as major news by BBC television, Sky News (UK), as well as all of the major national UK radio and print press outlets re: the release below.

Steve Sikes-Nova
Senior Media Consultant, Umbrello Music Entertainment, LLC
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York | London
UMBRELLO MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GETS $12 MILLION IN EXPANSION FUNDING
INVESTMENT ENDORSES WORLDWIDE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION MODEL
June 23, 2008, New York – Pioneering entrepreneur Steve Nardelli, lead writer and vocalist for the legendry '60s band The Syn, has earmarked $12M of a total investment portfolio of $600M to expand the operations of his New York-based Umbrello Music Entertainment. With this infusion of capital and two major new contracts to add to their growing client list, UME is now in a prime situation to solidify a leading market position.
Umbrello Music Entertainment is working with production house Edpic to supply targeted video and music content to Nokia, the world's largest manufacturer of mobile telephones, and to Amazon.com, the major online retailer. These agreements will be further supported by Umbrello's record label and Umbrello.tv. (http://umbrello.tv).
Nardelli states that Umbrello will offer a true alternative to mainstream chart music and video. "Through our global digital portal agreements, we will supply quality broadcast content to a worldwide audience of millions."
"Steve identifies change before change happens," says UK billionaire Mike Ashley who partnered with Nardelli to purchase and re-build Donnay, a leading manufacturer of sports racquets. The Donnay brand became a cornerstone of Sports Direct bringing their company forward into international retail superstardom.
Nardelli has started to invest the bulk of the $600M into property development projects in the UK with an emphasis on "green and planet friendly" social housing developments through his Evergreen Homes Company.

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About Umbrello Music Entertainment:
UME is an independent producer and distributor of high-quality content for diverse digital entertainment platforms worldwide. With production studios in London, Philadelphia and New York, UME's library of premium short form programmes is extensive with unending additions. UME offers their clients a competitive advantage with unique,attention-grabbing content that gives their viewers more choices. As a video partner, UME works with clients to assess their needs and develop effective quality programming for
maximum impact to their target markets.
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Contact: pr@musicstreetjournal.com
www.umbrello.tv
www.umbrellorecords.com

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The Syn and ’Big Sky’ back in the studio in early July
Current mood: adventurous
Category: Music

Steve Nardelli, Tom Brislin (Spiraling/Yes), and Francis Dunnery (It Bites) - along with some very special guest artists - will be back in the studio throughout July '08 to work towards finishing the recording of 'Big Sky'. This project will be the modern incarnation of The Syn's second full studio album (see also 'Syndestructible', 2005, Umbrello Records). These sessions, like those of earlier this year, will be filmed for broadcast on various Web 2.0 media portals through Umbrello Music Entertainment, LLC.


In addition, the virtual band project '14 Hour Technicolour Dream' featuring an original, unreleased song by Steve Nardelli, two Umbrello Records recording artists, Kevin Still (also credited as a producer), Kelly Child and others, with yours truly as executive producer, will complete its recording process - which is already well underway - during that same time period.


Much more information to follow shortly both here and at http://www. synmusic. net

Best,

:)Steve S-N

Steve Sikes-Nova
Social Networking Webmaster for The Syn & Umbrello Music Entertainment, LLC

Note: The Syn now also have an official page on Facebook:

http://www. facebook. com/pages/The-Syn/8804892878

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Dunnery & Brislin Interviews Now Available 24/7 at Official Syn Website
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Music

Hey Syn fans! My interviews with Francis & Tom re: the pending 'Big Sky' CD are now available at the direct links below:

http://www.synmusic.net/media/nova_dunnery042908.html
http://www.synmusic.net/media/nova_brislin042908.html

The sound at the synmusic.net links above is at a higher bitrate than I use to webcast 'Newgrass, Prog & More!' so the quality of the audio is much better.

Give 'em a listen if you have the chance. Feedback on my interviews is always welcome at ssikesno at yahoo.com

Best,

:)Steve Sikes-Nova
Webmaster - The Syn's Official Myspace
Prog Rock, Americana, Alternative in a Freeform format since 2003
2,000+ Eclectic & Progressive Listeners Worldwide

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14 Hour Technicolour Dream: The Virtual Band
Current mood: productive
Category: Music

*Release Source: Umbrello Music Entertainment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

14 Hour Technicolour Dream: The Virtual Band
A Cutting-Edge Music Project sponsored by Steve Nardelli


March 2, 2008 — As a founding member of the classic British `60s
psych band The Syn - which has undergone a rebirth as a "prog
modernist" band in the new millennium - Steve Nardelli has shown
himself to be a true innovator on many different levels. Not only
does The Syn have a brand new CD entitled Big Sky in the works for
2008 with a new core lineup consisting of Nardelli, Francis Dunnery
(It Bites; The Robert Plant Band) and Tom Brislin (keyboardist for
the Yes: Symphonic Tour; Meatloaf, Debbie Harry, and his own band
Spiraling), but Nardelli has another unique Web 2.0 project underway
as well: 14 Hour Technicolour Dream: The Virtual Band

This project takes its name both from The Syn's classic freakbeat
song (http://www.psychosync.info/members/thesyn.htm) and from the
Yahoo! Group of the same name which has supported The Syn's revival
and has been the band's official discussion forum since 2005 (http://
launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/14Hour ). Steve Nardelli himself is an
active member of this lively group of progressive music fans and
musicians.

This ambitious, ongoing project features the talents of many
individual musicians working together—virtually—from locations
throughout the USA. Participants signed on so far include both
Umbrello Records recording artists Kurt Michaels
( http://www.myspace.com/kurtmichaels1 ; http://cdbaby.com/cd/kurtm )
and Anton Roolaart ( http://antonroolaart.com/bio.php; http://
www.myspace.com/antonroolaart ); Pittsburgh-based indie musician/
producer Kevin Still (http://www.myspace.com/ondafritzmusic); the
California-based indie band The Tomorrowes (http://ww.myspace.com/
thetomorrowes), and southeastern (Tidewater) Virginia-based 14HRTD:TV-
Band Project Executive Producer, Webcaster/Music Interviewer and
vocalist Steve Sikes-Nova. (http://www.myspace.com/
virginiaprograsser; http://www.live365.com/stations/vir...rasser/
schedule ).

14HRTD:TV-B plans to have its first hitherto unreleased Nardelli-
penned song ready for release around the same time that the new Syn
CD Big Sky will be released worldwide.


MEDIA CONTACT: media@umbrellorecords.com;
ssikesno@yahoo.com

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The Future of The Syn Will Be Televised
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Music

*Release Source: Umbrello Music Entertainment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Future (of The Syn) Will Be Televised
New core lineup announced as Brislin, Dunnery and Nardelli

February 24th, 2008 — As a founder of TheONETV and founding member of
the band The Syn, Steve Nardelli has always shown himself to be a true
innovator on many different levels. With the recording of the new Syn
CD (Big Sky) Nardelli takes that spirit of innovation to a new
plateau. The recording process of the album is going to be filmed and
televised via IPTV broadcast and mobile telephones world-wide. Music
fans will have an intimate, inside experience—a concept that is sure
to take off so remember where it originated.

Nardelli is the lead singer, songwriter and overall "main man" of The
Syn. In the past, The Syn has included Yes members Chris Squire, Pete
Banks and Alan White in its ranks, and currently boasts a lineup that
is every bit as impressive. Nardelli is joined by Francis Dunnery on
guitar and vocals and Tom Brislin on keys and vocals. Dunnery is
probably best known for his work in the legendary band It Bites and
for his great solo work. He also played in Robert Plant's band (the
Led Zepplin connection continues with Umbrello Records featuring John
Paul Jones on their up-coming Julie Felix release). Tom Brislin was
the very talented keyboardist for Yes on their symphonic tour and not
only has worked with Meatloaf and Debbie Harry but also has his own
band called Spiraling, which has developed quite a following. The Syn
will also be joined on the new album by a number of very notable guest
performers.

The CD release will mark the launch of Nardelli's US operation. His
new company—based in New York—is Umbrello Music Entertainment. UME's
main focus will be delivering quality music via such Web 2.0 portals
as IPTV, mobile telephone and multi-digital download. "Technology is
transforming the industry." says Nardelli. "You can either be a part
of it or sit back and watch. Either way, it's going to change the way
music is presented from here on out."

In step with his innovative style, Nardelli will lend his vocal and
songwriting talents to "14 Hour Technicolour Dream: The Virtual Band."
This side-project will feature the talents of many individual
musicians working together—virtually—from locations throughout the
USA. Participants signed onto the project thus far include Umbrello
Records recording artists Kurt Michaels and Anton Roolaart, the
California-based indie band The Tomorrowes, and both indie recording
artist/producer Kevin Still and vocalist/project executive producer
Steve Sikes-Nova. 14HRTD:TVB is currently underway with plans to have
its first Nardelli-penned song ready for release around the same time
that Big Sky will be released worldwide.

"With so many projects brewing, this is sure to be an exciting year
for us and our fans," said Nardelli. You can keep posted on The Syn at
their website (www.synmusic.net), their myspace
(www.myspace.com/thesyn) and their myspace blog
(blog.myspace.com/thesyn). 14 Hour Technicolour Dream is a Yahoo group
devoted to The Syn and it lives at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/14Hour. Umbrello Records home on the web
is www.umbrellorecords.com and their myspace is
www.myspace.com/umbrello_records.


MEDIA CONTACT: media@umbrellorecords.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - theONE.tv launches
Current mood: cheerful
Category: Music

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

theONE.tv- Has now launched its unique IPtv music experience online

June 26, 2007 - theONE.tv is a new concept in music entertainment with an emphasis on live performances of real music from the world's most iconic venues. Presenting a series of October launch concerts in London, New York & Los Angeles, theONE.tv will feature some of the world's finest musicians. theONE.tv is also working with the UK's leading independent venue operator to broadcast live concerts globally from their venues on IP and mobiles.


Available to anyone with a broadband connection, theONE.tv is a global 24/7 music broadcaster, using the Narrowstep telvOStm commercial TV on IP solution. All of this has been made possible through the association of Steve Nardelli and Arnold Reicher. It is supported by London investment firm Venesis, represented on the board by Adrian Giles.

Steve Nardelli is the singer and songwriter of the band The Syn and the head of Umbrello Records. His musical collaborations have put him on the cutting edge of progressive music. Nardelli said, "theONE.tv will focus around bringing the energy and atmosphere of live music performance to the new broadcast media of IPTV. Amazing concerts will be available to music fans anywhere in the world."

Regarded as a true IPTV pioneer, Arnold Reicher brings 15 years broadcast media experience in both Europe and North America to the project. He has successfully launched international IPTV channels for factual and entertainment markets through his broadcast companies. According to Reicher, "By focusing on live gigs which is the lifeblood of the music industry, we offer viewers a truly unique viewing experience with the added interactive functions that only IPtv can bring. theONE.tv is great news for labels and bands, and music fans around the world."

Adrian Giles is the founder of Venesis Limited, the business venture company that has provided the initial funding to launch theONE.tv. Giles summed up the launch of this unique broadcast business by saying, "The broadcast industry is about to experience a revolution of change with the advancement of commercial IPTV channels. theONE.tv has agreements in place with major music content providers including record labels and live music venues, and is now ready to take the online broadcast market by storm."

Sign up now for free, and start to experience the future of the music
industry now.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:

media@theone.tv

www.theone.tv

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theONE.tv ready to launch
Current mood: cheerful
Category: Music

*Release Source: theONE.tv

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

theONE.tv– The Only TV Fans of Real Music Truly Need

March 9, 2007 — theONE.tv is launching a new concept in music entertainment. With an emphasis on live performances of real music, theONE.tv will begin broadcasting 24 hours a day using the Narrowstep telvOStm commercial TV on IP solution. This digital milestone will be achieved as a cooperative venture between theONE.tv and their technical partner Narrowstep, a cutting edge IP broadcast company. Together these organizations will provide a revolutionary global quality music television station. All of this has been made possible through the association of Arnold Reicher and Steve Nardelli and is supported by London investment firm Venesis, represented on the board by Adrian Giles.

Steve Nardelli is the singer and songwriter of the band The Syn and also the head of Umbrello Records. His musical collaborations have put him on the cutting edge of progressive music. This new endeavor brings that same sense of adventure to the new medium of web-based entertainment. Nardelli said, "theONE.tv will focus around bringing the energy and atmosphere of live music performance to the new broadcast media of IPTV. It will include both new and old school bands, but real great live music will be the constant."

Arnold Reicher brings 15 years of experience in broadcast media in both
Europe and North America to the project. He is regarded as a true IPTV
pioneer. Reicher has successfully launched international IPTV channels for factual and entertainment markets through his broadcast companies. According to Reicher, "By focusing on live gigs which is the lifeblood of the music industry, we are offering viewers a truly unique viewing experience with the added interactive functions that only IPTV can bring such as uploads and the One Chart, the world's first global chart show across all genres. TheONE.tv is great news for labels and bands, as well as music fans around the world."

Giles summed up the whole concept when he said, "The broadcast industry is about to experience a revolution of change with the advancement of
commercial IPTV channels. theONE.tv will lead the way forward in this unique and exciting broadcast media. It's real music for real music fans."

Launch is imminent!

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: media@theone.tv
www.theone.tv

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The Syn's BIG! 2007 Plans on The Radio This Week
Current mood: excited
Category: Music

I've got a couple of exclusive and inter-related interviews coming up next week. Part of the exciting news will be revealed during the Monday interview, to be followed on Tuesday night by even more big news.

Interview 1: Monday 28th January 8/9pm EMT: WHPC 90.3fm Long Island, Public Radio;

Interview 2: Tuesday, 29th January with my very good friend Steve Sikes-Nova on 'Newgrass, Prog & More!' Internet Radio, premiers at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at http://www.live365.com/stations/virginiaprograsser, and repeats at various times after that (check Steve's webcast schedule at: http://www.live365.com/stations/virginiaprograsser/schedule).

I know that many of you will be AMAZED at what is happening with The Syn in 2007!

I've had a busy time travelling the last few weeks: New York, Boston and just got back from the Midem Music Expo in Cannes. Visited Roger Daltrey's beautiful home in West Port overlooking the Sound and met Simon Cowell of X factor/Idol fame in NY, he's a good friend of my aunt. They say he's the most powerful man in television on both sides of the Atlantic, and he's a very nice guy in person. I warned him that my television station theone.tv was about to go head-to-head with him, but I don't think he was too
concerned!

Cheers,

Steve Nardelli

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Premier of 'Armistice Day' CD + New Interview + theOne TV
Current mood: cheerful
Category: Music

I've just finished an interview with Don Cassidy at Delicious Agony that
will be broadcast as part of the Yes Marathon over Christmas. Don has
graciously dedicated the Marathon to our dearly missed friend Michele Moore.
Don will also premier the new Syn cd Armistice Day. The cd is also dedicated
to Michele and the profits will go to a childrens' charity in her name.
Here's a link to Don's great station:

http://www.deliciousagony.com

Not to neglect my very good friend Steve Sikes-Nova and his very fine and
original radio station Newgrass, Prog and More!:

http://www.live365.com/stations/virginiaprograsser

we are planning a Syn interview with Steve in the New Year to introduce the
new members of the band (expect some BIG surprises!)

I am also pleased to announce that http://www.theone.tv is looking good for the January launch and there will be some website footage up this week to give an idea of the station.

I'm off to Prague with my family for Christmas and New Year, which I am
really looking forward to.

I wish everybody a very happy, merry Christmas and much love, peace and
happiness for the New Year.

Very best wishes to you all!

Steve Nardelli - The SYN

Syn Home website: http://www.synmusic.net
Official Syn myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thesyn
Official Syn Discussion Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/14Hour

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Blog .1 From Steve Nardelli, The Syn - and The One TV !
Category: Music

28th November

I'm very excited about the soon to launch new web television music channel
I'm involved in. Check it out here: http://www.theone.tv

I've been writing a lot of new material for a new Syn album for release next
year. It's a new studio line-up with a mix of American and English
musicians.I'm looking forward to start recording in the New Year and working
with the new guys.

Armistice Day has gone through the legal ringer following challenges from
some musicians on it, so the release is delayed until the New Year. We
missed our sales window and now we are caught in the Christmas rush!

I'm sorry for those who have already bought it from Amazon, but it's a good
cd marking a crossroads for the band and I hope you enjoy it when it
arrives.

More blog soon....

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