Los Angeles cult rock band Bluebeard has reformed and released it’s first album of new material in over 25 years, “Deluxe With Reverb.” Produced and published by new independent music label Shelter From the Storm Records, “Deluxe With Reverb” features a selection of new material, re-recorded and re-mastered songs from the band’s late-70s heyday, and a hard-charging cover version of INXS’ “Pretty Vegas.”

Bluebeard has been around for nearly 30 years and was a mainstay of the Southern California club scene in the 70s and 80s, playing dates with everyone from Van Halen to The Motels to Steppenwolf. They recently played a sold out appearance at L.A.’s Canyon Club, sharing a bill with Blue Öyster Cult. Their last full-length album, “Bad Dream,” was released in 1978 and is a treasured collector’s item among rock connoisseurs, with asking prices up to $500 per copy on on-line auction sites. Bluebeard received widespread critical acclaim in the U.S. (from the likes of Billboard Magazine, Cash Box, BAM and Radio Report), and was an underground favorite in Japan and Europe.

The tragic death in 2004 of Robert Barry Leech, the band’s original lead singer and creative force, led the remaining members to reunite in honor of his memory with a singular focus to once and for all bring their brand of rock & roll to the world. “Deluxe With Reverb” includes a tribute to the past via a rockin’ duet of The Rolling Stone’s classic “Paint It Black,” between Leech and new frontman Ellington Erin.

“Deluxe With Reverb” is commercially available now at iTunes, MSN Music, Napster, Sony Connect, Starbuck’s Hear Music, Rhapsody and other leading on-line music stores. A special edition CD, featuring three bonus tracks, is available for sale at Amazon.com.

“We intend to re-connect with Bluebeard’s core audience worldwide and introduce them to new fans via this new album,” said JP Fillet, Shelter From the Storm’s vice president of label operations. “Judging from the reaction of the standing-room-only all ages audience at their recent Canyon Club show, Bluebeard’s music has strong across-the-board appeal.”

About Bluebeard

Four of the original members of Bluebeard have been playing music together since the late 70’s. Bluebeard was originally formed by Barry Leech, Vincent Bitetti, Vincent Thomas-Penny, Gayle Hart and Danny Bogan. Producer and former Illinois-based One-Eyed Jacks bassist and keyboardist Barry Fasman was recruited for co-production duties, as well as keyboards and vocals. Former Siddhartha front man Elington Erin completed the lineup in 2005. The music of Bluebeard has been described as having elements of hard rock, art rock, and progressive rock. Here at Shelter, we have officially dubbed it “original classic rock.” The music has a late 70’s vibe with 80’s, 90’s and contemporary rock textures and influences. Promotional CDs for radio and press are available on an as needed basis from the company and radio stations signed up to Airplay Direct can access high quality, airplay ready songs at their website at airplay direct: Bluebeard. For the latest Bluebeard news and information, please visit www.bluebeardmusic.com

About Shelter From the Storm Records

Founded in 2005, Shelter From the Storm Records is an operating unit of Sanctuary Entertainment, Inc. (not affiliated with The Sanctuary Group), which includes a record company and publishing unit, recording studio facilities and mobile publishing division, Thumb Candy. The company is focused on broadband content development, deployment and sales. Sanctuary was founded in 2004 by music producer Barry Fasman and video game executive Vincent Bitetti. Fasman has dozens of hit records among his credits (including a producer of the year award in the United Kingdom). Bitetti has been in the interactive space since 1990, having sold millions of units at Sound Source Interactive and TDK mediactive. The management team consists of video game and music professionals well-versed in technological trends, pop culture and brand marketing.

Please visit www.shelterfromthestormrecords.com for more information.