C.T.S. Freedom Rock Experience Slated for Free Concert at NAMM Show in Anaheim

Online, January 16, 2013 (Newswire.com) - The award-winning rock group, C.T.S. (Consider The Source), will perform on the new Grand Plaza stage during the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show on January 26 at 3 p.m. CTS will perform with the Yorba Linda and Esperanza High School orchestras, under the direction of Phil Mortensen and Kay Crask. Special guest appearances by actor Michael Broderick and USMC Sgt. Mark Plummer will highlight the performance. Concert donations will be dedicated to the American Soldier Network.

Broderick is a USMC veteran whose acting credits include roles in Criminal Minds, Justified, and Touch. Broderick is on the board of directors of the American Soldier Network, official sponsors of the CTS show. Plummer was severely wounded in Iraq and is now performing music as a source of alternative healing.

The NAMM Show is the world's premier music product trade show, open only to the music instrument and product trade. "Everyone in the band is looking forward to performing at the NAMM Show since it attracts the 'who's-who" of the music industry from all corners of the globe," stated CTS founder, Jeff Senour. "More importantly, NAMM believes, as we do, that making music can transform the lives of America's youth. We created the Freedom Rock Experience concert series as a school fundraising program featuring student orchestras. We turn students into stars with professionally scored CTS music that inspires them to follow their dreams."

Senour added, "The Anaheim community support for this school fundraising initiative has been the best we have ever experienced, special thanks go to the Motel 6 Anaheim and other local businesses supporting this community fundraising effort."

NAMM Background
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 9,000 member companies located in more than 87 countries. For more information about NAMM, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266), or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

C.T.S. - (Consider The Source) Background
Jeff Senour founded CTS in 2002. After years of concerts and two CD releases, Senour introduced the Freedom Rock Experience concert series. The series features CTS performing original, professionally scored music with select high school orchestras to assist school fundraising efforts while providing a high-profile performance experience for aspiring musicians.

Senour wrote/recorded "You Won't Be Forgotten," winning Song of the Year honors from the Military Writer's Guild for honoring American veterans. Senour also wrote "Snowball Express," the official song of the Snowball Express non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting the families of fallen military heroes. CTS music downloads are available on CTSmusic.com, CD Baby, iTunes, and Amazon.

American Soldier Network (ASN) Background
American Soldier Network (ASN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Southern California, with marketing efforts extending across the nation. The group's primary goal is to raise national awareness and support for US troops. ASN embraces all who are truly impacting US veterans and currently serving the military and their families. ASN's strategy to accomplish this goal is through the television medium by capturing real stories and giving troops a true voice in broadcast media. ASN urges all Americans to help support the troops.

Additional Information Sources

http://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2013
http://www.ctsmusic.com
http://americansoldiernetwork.com/

Press Contacts
Eric Studer - CTS Marketing - ericstuder@mac.com (214) 676-3860