NASHVILLE, TN (JANUARY 2012) – Breaking their way into the Roots Music Top 100 Blues Albums of 2011, Elam McKnight and Bob Bogdal have set the scene ablaze with their new album Zombie Nation. Joining names on the chart such as Gregg Allman, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, and Eric Clapton himself; McKnight & Bogdal are receiving international recognition and high marks across the board for their vision of the genre. The veteran blues musicians are sparking new life in the genre, leaving fans and newcomers alike with a deep feeling of musical satisfaction. In this innovative album, the duo fuses their passion for the classic Mississippi Delta style with their own interpretation of the hill blues, then pepper it with gritty guitar licks and stuck-in-your-head hooks. Downbeat magazine gave the album three and a half out of four stars, calling it "accomplished." The record is currently being spun on radio stations around the globe from Illinois to Australia.

From a kitchen table record distribution to national tours in 18-wheelers, every artist has different needs and different dreams. Where does a manager enter the picture? Panelists include three managers who work with several of the hottest acts in the Texas music industry today:

p>“You are the brand,” says Bob Cohen, who has worked and consulted in the media, sports, and entertainment fields for over 30 years. Cohen is the latest addition to the annual music industry career seminar, “I’ve Made a Record...Now What?” February 1 in Houston.