September 2008

Rumble proudly sponsors Faith’s Lodge and “Hope Rocks!, Volume 1″

Some of the Twin Cities top advertising and musical talent joined Rumble today in support of a new and vital Twin Cities charity, Faith’s Lodge.

The mission of Faith’s Lodge is to provide a place where parents and families facing the serious illness or death of a child can retreat to reflect on the past, renew strength for the present, and build hope for the future. In its Northwoods setting, Faith’s Lodge provides temporary respite for guests by offering them a peaceful escape to refresh their minds and spirits, while spending time with others who understand what they are experiencing.

Faith’s Lodge hosted the first annual release of Hope Rocks! at the Epic event center, drawing over 1,200 attendees. The event included a private concert by Soul Asylum and was hosted by WCCO co-anchors, Frank Vascellaro and Amelia Santianello. As a VIP sponsor, Rumble hosted dozens of Twin Cities advertising and business executives in support of the cause. More information on Faith’s Lodge can be found at www.faithslodge.org.

September 2008

Acclaimed keyboardist and composer Tommy Barbarella joins Rumble

Rumble is thrilled to welcome our newest member, Composer / Producer Tommy Barbarella.

Over the past two decades, Tommy has made his mark composing, touring, recording and performing with Prince, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Art Garfunkel, Ziggy Marley, Love and Rockets and Jonny Lang. In the world of film, he has contributed his talents to Hollywood features by iconic directors like Spike Lee, Robert Altman, and Marc Forester.

A world-class pianist, composer, producer and arranger, Tommy has performed on numerous Gold and Platinum records and toured the world many times over. His recent credits include 7 Things I Hate About You by Miley Cyrus (Top 10), Graham Colton’s Here Right Now (#2 Billboard Heatseekers), string arrangements for Switchfoot’s Nothing Is Sound (Top 10, Gold) and Backstreet Boys album Never Gone (Platinum), as well as the upcoming albums from Jon McLaughlin and Jonas Brothers’ co-star Demi Lovato. Internationally, Tommy’s credits include co-producing Ladra di Vento (2005) for European phenom, Giorgia, which included his Top 10 hit, “La Eternita,” and keyboard work on Delta Goodrem’s 14x Platinum album Mistaken Identity.

Tommy has also made his mark in the ad community, working with clients like MasterCard, Saab, Target, Nike, Isuzu, Miller Lite and countless others.