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New Palm TX Handheld Features Jake Coco's ''Graceland'' Music Video
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2005--
Palm and Alliance Group Entertainment Bring Multimedia Content to Broad Mobile Computing Audience
Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Alliance Group Entertainment are working together to provide fresh multimedia content on Palm(R) handhelds, mobile managers and smartphones. Now users can enjoy the sounds of Jake Coco's hot new single "Graceland" on Palm's latest device, the Palm TX handheld, which hits store shelves today.
In addition to its multimedia capabilities, the Palm TX handheld, affordably priced at $299 (estimated U.S. street price), features integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(R) wireless technologies, a large, high-resolution color screen and all the power needed to efficiently access and conveniently manage information on the go.
(NOTE: Palm today announced the Palm TX handheld. Video and images of this product are available from Business Wire (www.businesswire.com) and from Palm's Multimedia Library (www.palm.com/MultimediaLibrary).)
"Digital technology has revolutionized the music industry," said Justin Nesbitt, president of Music at Alliance Group Entertainment. "Products on the forefront of mobile digital entertainment, such as the Palm TX handheld and LifeDrive with its multimedia capabilities, have changed the way we work. It's easier than ever to demo and enjoy videos and songs directly from our handhelds."
From the LifeDrive(TM) mobile manager to the newest Palm TX handheld, users can enjoy a range of digital entertainment on the go, such as viewing a favorite TV show with MobiTV (sold separately), playing a home video or music video clip, showing off a photo album of a recent trip or listening to MP3s.(1)
"Today, people demand more from their handhelds than the standard applications," said Page Murray, vice president of marketing at Palm. "Multimedia content is the key to making mobile computing interactive and fun."
With his passionate voice and boy-next-door looks, Alliance Group Entertainment recording artist Jake Coco is a rising star. Born in 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio, by age 14 he was performing regularly at local jazz, blues and rock and roll clubs on drum, piano, guitar and bass. His musical talents led him to a full scholarship at the Berklee School of Music and a nationwide Worp tour with his former rock band "Spenser." His first single, "Graceland," off his new CD "Broken Hearts and Fairy Tales" is now playing on radio stations throughout the country. Users can visit Jake Coco's website, www.jakecoco.com, to view the complete "Graceland" video.
About Alliance Group Entertainment
Alliance Group Entertainment is a multifaceted entertainment company with divisions in music, production, management, and television. Alliance Group Entertainment is committed to delivering the premier talent and music portal that bridges the entire scope of the changing landscape that is Hollywood entertainment. By providing a clear, direct and definitive vision, artists can utilize their talents and abilities without restraint. At Alliance Group Entertainment we believe "Things happen for a reason" positioning us in the line of possibility.
More information about Alliance Group Entertainment is available at www.alliancegroupent.com.
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) handheld computers, Palm Treo(TM) smartphones, Palm LifeDrive(TM) mobile managers, as well as software, services and accessories.
Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).
More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com.
(1) Expansion card required on some devices for MP3s and video. Expansion card and software sold separately.
Palm, Treo and LifeDrive are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.
- Palm TX/Jake Coco
Discography
Broken Hearts & Fairytales (2006)
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
With influences like Elvis Costello, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor and Butch Walker, it’s no wonder why the gifted musician, singer, songwriter Jake Coco has the music industry in a buzz. With his soulful eyes, refreshing boy next-door looks, and a passionate voice the sounds well beyond his 21 years, Jake Coco has everything it takes to become the next big thing in music.
Jake was born in Cleveland Ohio in 1984, and was raised by his single mother Patricia. She introduced him to the violin at the tender age of two, and from there Jake began his long voyage down the wave of music. After mastering the violin in only five years, Jake decided to move on to other musical instruments. At the age of nine, he taught himself guitar and began learning the power of percussion using a drum set that was given to him by his stepfather. By the age of fourteen Jake was performing on a regular basis at local jazz, blues and rock and roll clubs playing everything he could from the drums and piano to the guitar and the bass.
After graduating high school in 2002, Jake was faced with a big decision. He was offered a full ride scholarship to the “Berklee School of Music” for his spectacular performing abilities on the drums. He was also given another opportunity to tour with his band “Spenser”. Following his passion for music and his love of performing, Jake decided to stick beside his band and began learning all his knowledge of performing on the road. “Spenser” played in small clubs and colleges all across the country for two years.
Once back home Jake took pen to paper and began writing his own lyrics and producing his own music that would one day become “Broken Hearts and Fairytales”. Jake was then faced with another difficult decision. Stay with the band that had become his family, or spread his wings and fly. Jake followed his heart and began his journey as a solo artist. He locked himself in his basement studio for nearly four months, where he wrote, arranged, produced, mixed and mastered the songs that became the album “Broken Hearts and Fairytales”.
After finishing his album, Jake packed up his life, kissed his mother goodbye, and made his move cross country to Hollywood. It was hard for him to leave everything he had known, but he knew it had to be done if he wanted to succeed and take his musical career to the next level. Jake’s music is a raw and unfiltered view of the lessons he has learned in life thus far. With the complexity of many different relationship that have come and gone over time, including girlfriends, best friends and his nonexistent biological father, Jake’s music is not only touching and heartfelt, but descriptive and true to the human emotion.
Jake Coco is truly what dreams are made of, and “Broken Hearts and Fairytales” is the soundtrack of his life, and maybe yours as well.
www.myspace.com/jakecoco
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