BALTIMORE, MD (October 14, 2005 Press Release) – Independent bassist, composer and producer Dave DeMarco is the latest rising talent to attract the attention of Hilltown Media Group, a Maryland-based public relations, marketing and promotions agency. HMG was founded by attorney-turned-marketer Jeff Davidson who quietly observed DeMarco's career ascension a full four years before offering his services. Says Davidson, "I've watched Dave create his own opportunities and develop his unique brand identity for years and now he's reached the point where he needs to hand that part off to specialists so he can devote more time to his craft."

Dave welcomes having the freedom to delegate this part of his workload to HMG. He's currently producing two CDs – the latest installment in the Turn It Up and Lay It Down series of jam-along CDs for drummers (on which he also plays and wrote all the material) as well as the debut release of southern/surf rockers The Perfect Poor. This is in addition to gigging with 6 bands, juggling studio work and maintaining a robust roster of students for private bass instruction.

The HMG relationship has already yielded dividends. Recently, HMG introduced Dave to Robert Rush of Vintage Tone Project, makers of boutique effects pedals for guitarists and bassists. Robert quickly signed Dave to an endorsement deal, placing him in the company of John Fogerty and Brad Paisley and then dove into working on a custom pedal for Dave, tailored to his needs. In return, the burgeoning pedal designer is confident that the allegiance with Dave will help broaden his company's exposure to the pro-but-not-yet-famous segment of players who have migrated away from mass-produced equipment and who actively seek out boutique gear.

Visit Dave online at www.davedemarco.com.