RENOWNED VIOLINIST JERALD DAEMYON PROUDLY ENDORSES THE BARCUS-BERRY CHROMATIC-AE™ ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC VIOLIN
Charleston, SC, June 13, 2007 – Barcus-Berry, a manufacturer of transducer/preamp systems and acoustic-electric violins, is thrilled to announce a new endorser, Jerald Daemyon. The world-renowned violinist and artist has proudly declared his support and sponsorship of the Barcus-Berry Chromatic-AE™ Acoustic-Electric Violin series, after officially signing an endorsement agreement with Barcus-Berry earlier this month.

A professional violinist and aficionado since thirteen, Jerald recognizes the superiority of the Barcus-Berry line of violins. The Chromatic-AE™ Acoustic-Electric Violin is hand-crafted in Romania and includes authentic Barcus-Berry electronics. Fully-carved and graduated of select seasoned Carpathian Maple and Spruce, it also includes ebony fittings, Super Sensitive® Red Label® strings, four Wittner tuners, Glasser® bow with horse hair, full cake dark rosin, and Barcus-Berry embroidered soft-shape case with detachable shoulder strap.

"The finish looks great! It is different than anything else I have ever seen,” stated Jerald Daemyon after receiving the Chromatic-AE™ in metallic Emerald. The violins are available in translucent metallic finishes including, Amethyst, Copper and Emerald.

Jerald Daemyon is a young innovator who expands on music history and incorporates modern ideals, forging a unique sound complementing his masterful melodic performances with exciting landscapes from the R&B, hip-hop, funk, and contemporary traditions. Daemyon's award-winning album, "Thinking About You" became a chart topping smash on Billboard's Magazine's Urban and Contemporary Jazz Charts earning "Best Contemporary Jazz Album, 1997". His previously released album, "Summer Madness" also received widespread radio play as a fresh, hip and funky take on Kool & The Gang's early Seventies, feel good smash. Jerald displays his talents of singing, music production and lyric writing in the R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop and Jazz genres.

"Though I am classically trained, my intent is take the violin into a Renaissance phase, a rebirth period where I incorporate a little of everything, sort of like a pot of gumbo where everything smells good mixed in," says Daemyon. "I'm trying to lead a movement towards change in music, as well as how the violin is perceived in music today… mix of R&B and Jazz with Hip-Hop and funky rhythms incorporates music of the mind, body, soul and people."

Jerald has appeared with Bill Cosby, Gladys Knight, Bernie Mac, Brian McKnight, Rachelle Farrell, legendary jazz vocalists Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Roy Ayers, Vesta Williams, Maysa, Silk, Amel Larrieux, Yolanda Adams, Ronny Laws, Lenny Williams, Jon B, and Dee-Dee Sharp. He is a recognized member of the National Academy of Recording Artists & Sciences (The Grammy Awards), has received the 3M Award of Artistic Innovation, Billboard Magazines, 'The Spirit of Detroit Award' and numerous honors for his work with children and community service across the country.