- Genre: Arena Rock, Adult Contemporary - Rousing Vocals and down-to-earth song-writing

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1 Distributed by Artist: Benny Mardones Album: Let s Hear it for Love Benny Mardones exploded onto the music scene in 1980 and was quickly nicknamed "the Voice" due to his incredible vocal range and soulful, passionate performance of his signature song, Into the Night. The track became an instant nationwide radio classic, topped the charts in both 1980 and 1989, and remains one of the most frequently played tunes in radio history. It is estimated that Into the Night has been played more than 4 million times in the U.S. alone. Enjoying an extremely successful twenty-five years as a songwriter and showman, Mardones has shared the stage with Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, and has played alongside the legendary Otis Redding band. In a Showtime tribute to rock icon Roy Orbison, Benny performed with the likes of Bob Dylan, John Fogerty Johnny Cash. Most recently, he shared the stage with esteemed rocker, Eddie Money. Mardones ability compose music that transcends generational gaps and typical pop-rock-r&b genre pigeonholes has much with his honest lyrics and soulful delivery. Let s Hear it For Love is Mardones eighth full-length album of original music. Benny Mardones - Genre: Arena Rock, Adult Contemporary - Rousing Vocals and down-to-earth song-writing - Has Been Compared To: John Waite, Robert Palmer, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart Press - Hyperkinetic always on the make, Variety - Gloriously adolescent romanticism Rolling Stone - A gritty songbird that sends lyrics soaring into the stratosphere Syracuse New Times - Can still breathe life into a song he s sung countless times All Music Guide Benny Mardones album, Let s Hear it for Love, is available in retail chains and online retailers such as itunes, nationwide. (release date: April 11, 2006.) For additional information and bookings, please con Jim Ervin at (extension 20), or by , jervin@warriorrecords.com. ###

2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Courtney Wachs Warrior Records (p) ext.18 (e) THE VOICE TO RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM BENNY MARDONES TO RELEASE NEW LP IN 06 LOS ANGELES, Cal., November 1, 2005 Benny Mardones, nicknamed The Voice due to his near fouroctave vocal range and soulful, passionate delivery, will be storming the music scene April 11, 2006 with his first album of original music since 1999 s Bless a Brand New Angel. Tentatively titled, Let s Hear it For Love, Benny plans to unleash a torrent of fiery arena rock splashed with catchy hooks and melodic twists with the help of producer, Jim Ervin (Eminem, Limp Bizkit, Mya). Touted by Variety as hyperkinetic always on the make, Benny plans to continue his busy touring schedule, performing songs from the new album as well as classics such as Into the Night. Still one of Mardones favorite songs to perform, Into the Night is one of the top 25 most played singles in the history of radio, gracing the airwaves over five million times. Mardones has enjoyed an extremely successful twenty-five years as a songwriter and showman. He has shared the stage with Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, and has played alongside legends such as the Otis Redding band. In a Showtime tribute to rock icon Roy Orbison, Benny performed with the likes of Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, and Johnny Cash. Mardones ability to compose music that transcends generational gaps and typical pop-rock-r&b genre pigeonholes has much to do with his achingly honest lyrics and soulful delivery. As Rolling Stone quips, his gloriously adolescent romanticism appeals to all regardless of age or musical background. Pursuing a rigorous touring schedule over the years despite his recent diagnosis with Parkinson s, Benny gathers his strength from his passion for performing and his adoring fans. He notes that, There are days where I wonder if I am going to be able to use these vocal chords... if my legs are going to hold me up. But at this point in my life, my fans are almost family they support me and they help keep me going. As long as they want to hear me sing, as long as they want to come to the shows I will pour every last drop of myself into performing. Benny s new eleven-song LP remains bright and vibrant despite a number of tragedies that have befallen his personal life over the past year. The album is dedicated to Mardones beloved nephew, Joseph Pozzuli, who passed away suddenly, and who is remembered in the song I Might Be a Bird. Benny s long time road manager and dear friend, Tommy Piraino, who had struggled with leukemia, also passed away this year. The song, Just for You my Friend, which features a short appearance from Tommy s son, was penned as Benny grieved. Says Mardones, There are a number of extremely personal tracks on the album that I almost considered not including. But I realized that one of the reasons my friends and fans have been so supportive of me over the years, is that I refuse to hold back. Joe and Tommy meant the world to me I had to make sure that their memories live on the only way I know how: through music. Let s Hear it For Love will be released March 1, 2006 on Warrior Records and distributed by Bayside Entertainment. Benny is currently scheduling a number of upcoming tour dates, including a few special appearances at non-profit gatherings that support and honor those in the disabled community. ### Warrior Records is a music company whose products are distributed worldwide. Its businesses also include publishing divisions that administrate a wide range of copyrights, a music supervision firm specializing in motion picture and television soundtracks, a marketing & promotions company, and a new media and technologies division that develops and implements new formats, e-commerce, and emerging Internet methodology.

3 PRAISE FOR BENNY MARDONES - Let s Hear it for Love: Boy...can he sing. A heart of gold, a heart of America, an absolute nut who will always have a piece of my heart. - Andrew Loog Oldam, producer The Rolling Stones I am stunned. Delighted. Taken aback. Blown away. IMPRESSED. - Bobby Rich: PD, KMXZ FM, Tucson, AZ Benny is an awesome guy and an amazing talent. Clarence Barnes, executive producer Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Along with that AMAZING voice, there's an equally amazing songwriter at work on the new Let's Hear It For Love CD. Benny Mardones is a master storyteller and just may be the best power rock balladeer that ever lived. - Kathy Rowe, PD, WYYY FM, Syracuse NY Proves once again that this talented artist continues to break-through with compelling material performed in with style, his own unique style. Turn up "The Voice" and experience one of the greatest performers of our time. - Rick Shockley, PD WEAT FM, West Palm Beach FL What an album. Every song comes right from the heart. I think it s [his] best. - Allan Camp, PD WRCH, Hartford CT He's got that great voice. No auto-tune or tapes are necessary, you can hear it in the performances. - Bob Lefsetz, VH1 columnist/ KLSX FM, Los Angeles, CA Prepare to be amazed by this collection of superb new compositions. The production is top-notch and THE VOICE is as strong as ever. "Let's Hear It For Love" will do more than please Benny's existing base; it will expand the family of Benny fans from coast to coast! Benny's music is the real deal. This CD is unsurpassed in capturing his passion, energy, and gifts for singing and songwriting. Tim Mitchell, OM Citadel-Syracuse/ PD WNTQ FM, Syracuse NY It s a great album and Could We Fall in Love Again sure sounds like a hit. - Chachai Denes, PD KBIG FM, Los Angeles CA Benny is doing the best work of his career. - Bill McGathy, promoter 3 Doors Down, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd,

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9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Courtney Wachs Warrior Records (p) ext.18 (e) BENNY MARDONES TO PERFORM AT CAROUSEL MALL THE VOICE CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW ALBUM SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 9, 2006 Benny The Voice Mardones will be making an appearance at FYE in the Carousel Mall on April 11 th to celebrate the release of his new album, Let s Hear it for Love. He will be performing selections from the album as well as providing a Q&A session for fans and members of the media. Though the record is month away from hitting store shelves, it has already been receiving numerous accolades from critics, radio personalities, and music execs across the nation. Bobby Rich, program director for KMXZ Fm in Tucson, has said, I am stunned. Taken aback. Blown away. [Benny s] voice is astounding on the ballads! Chachi Denes, program director for KBIG FM in Los Angeles says, It sounds like a hit to me! Let s Hear it for Love, Mardones first album of original music in fifteen years, features twelve tracks written and performed by Benny with guest appearances by Eddie Money and Katrina Carlson. Mardones is currently scheduling upcoming tour dates, including a number of special appearances at non-profit gatherings that support and honor those in the disabled community. Record Release Performance: Location: FYE, Carousel Center Mall, 9854 Carousel Center, Lower Level, Syracuse, NY Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Time: 6:00pm Contact: FYE, Those who can not wait for the actual album release party at FYE can preview Let s Hear it for Love at Driver s Village in Cicero on Saturday March 25 th. Benny will be on site at 10:00am along with Dave Allen of Lite FM to perform, answer questions, and interact with fans. All proceeds collected will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Central New York. For more info, go to ### Warrior Records is a music company whose products are distributed worldwide. Its businesses also include publishing divisions that administrate a wide range of copyrights, a music supervision firm specializing in motion picture and television soundtracks, a marketing & promotions company, and a new media and technologies division that develops and implements new formats, e-commerce, and emerging Internet methodology.

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