Sunday, May 31, 2009
Litaney For The Departed Singer leaves.....forms "Struck"
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We just got word Amanda from "Litany For The Departed" has left the group and formed a new band called "Struck". Here's the official word from Amanda...
"Amandas new band "Struck" has formed."
""Hello everyone. I am very excited to bring to you my new band "Struck". I have a great group of people to work with. James Brock on Guitar, Rosalba Brock on keys, and Dee Robinson on bass. We are currently auditioning drummers and are confident we will find the right guy soon. We are in the studio recording a two song demo, and I will have a my space and web site up soon! I have recently been able to work with Heather Verde who is a amazing photographer. She was easy to work with and captured what Struck is about. Ethereal, beautiful, strong, and real! Thanks Heather. You can see her work on my page and please visit her site as well. BIG thanks to Dawn Rottersman for creating some amazing artwork for Struck to use. You will be seeing more of it when the my space and web site are created.
THANKS to all of you that support me no matter what. Real people like you keep me going." |
LITANY FOR THE DEPARTED
AMANDA on MYSPACE
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The SilenTreament Create CD Release Party Commercial For MTV, VH1
Having a CD Release party? Want to have a lot of people there? Well just throw
together a commercial and play it on MTV and VH1.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
May 2009 Indies' Top 10 Pop is on!
Show is up! Indies' Top 10 Pop brings you great chart topping indie music from Matt Brouwer, Temple Scene, Merrill, The Plaine Truth, Seventh Epic, The Trews, AG Silver, missFlag, Fat Cat Daddies, Sensible Pets, Million Dollar Mouth, MaydayGround, The Architects of Misfortune, Boom! Kinetic, Joshua David, Colorblind Dream, The DeFog,
Gordon Avenue, Bless You Boys, Free Flow, Trophy and #1 this month Used For Glue.
And don't miss our exclusive interview with July For Kings, talking about cd sales and the big cd release/confetti party June 27th.
....P.S.... bring confetti !!!
INDIES' TOP 10
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Picture Me Broken plays at The Soulshine Project in San Jose, May 30th
Come out this Saturday and join The Soulshine Project, which brings music and live music performance into the lives of children and teens with cancer and other life altering diseases. Picture Me Broken, The Dialed and more come together to jam out for this great afternoon of fundraising.
All artists, especially the younger ones the Soulshine Project bring together are enriched by their participation, and music is that bridge that connects us all. The Soulshine Project seek to play a role in transforming an entire generation's view of illness as we bring our love and talent to young people facing cancer and other medical challenges. Join them May 31st from Noon to 5pm at:
St. James Gate
1410 Old Country Rd.
Belmont, CA
P.S. Picture Me Broken - Warped Tour, June 27th in San Francisco! |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
VOTE for Ghost of Gloria in Hard Rock's Ambassadors Of Rock Battle Of The Bands
| Pick The Band Winners Ghost of Gloria has made it through three rounds of intense battles, and now it's your turn to help send them to London!
Ghost of Gloria is competing for a change to open Hard Rock Calling. They're battling for a spot on the same bill as Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and The Killers. We're going to give the winning band round-trip airfare, three nights in a first-class hotel, spending cash, and the chance to rock thousands of screaming fans at one of the best festivals in the world. Yeah, we think that's pretty cool, too.
It's up to you now. Vote now and help send Ghost of Gloria on the trip of a lifetime. VOTE NOW
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hurricane Cletis CD Release Today - Party June 13!
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It's been a long time in the making and after a few months hard at work, HURRICANE CLETIS is very excited to release their new album AWAKE TODAY. The official CD Release party will be held on Saturday June 13th at the Odeon Event Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada . This is a licensed, all ages event, so they better see all of you there!
This isn't just any ordinary CD Release party...not only is it going to be a huge party, but it's also for a good cause. They will be donating a portion of ALL ticket sales to their good friend and local music man, NEIL MECKELBORG and his fight against cancer. Please come out and show your support! The more of you, the bigger the party, and the more money they can raise.
They are also pleased to be sharing the stage with some friends...two great bands...Black Book Value and Young James. Tickets are available NOW at the Odeon Event Centre, Mother's Music...or just by letting them know...
HURRICANE CLETIS
It's the biggest party of the summer...and for a great cause....get your tickets before it's too late!
Hope to see you all there!!
Odeon Event Centre
241-2nd Ave. South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7K 1K8
(306) 651-1000
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Monday, May 25, 2009
House Of Blues, Cleveland - Throwing A "BEECH BALL" Fundraiser
The House Of Blues in Cleveland is doing a great thing by throwing a fundraiser for Beech Brook.
This Blues Brothers-inspired evening will feature hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing, auctions, and more to support Beech Brook's mental health programs for troubled & at-risk children & teens. A fabulous collection of live & silent auction packages will be available including special works of art created by children at Beech Brook.
Entertainment by Tony Quarles and the Discovery Band
Cocktail and Eclectic Southern cuisine at 6:30pm
Live Auction at 8:30pm Dancing until 11:00pm
Casual Attire
Valet Parking Available on Euclid Ave
Honorary Chair: Mayor Bruce A. Akers, City of Pepper Pike Committee Co-Chairs:Harry "Elwood" Holmes and Art "Jake" Treuhaft
For tickets and more information: call 216.831.2255 or e-mail beechball@beechbrook.org |
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HOUSE OF BLUES - BEECH BALL EVENT
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The 419 Scam...With A New Musical Twist
The Mocking Shadows warn about a scam targeting muscians |
A Calgary band that thought it had landed the gig of a lifetime is warning other musicians about an internet scam.
The Mocking Shadows, an R&B and ska jazz band that has played small venues around the world, received an email earlier this month offering them a slot at a festival in England in June.
A subsequent contract offer of about $17,000 for a performance of half an hour raised warning bells, so the band's manager called the London venue listed on the paperwork.
"They looked at their schedule and they had no idea what I was talking about and said they couldn't help me out and that was the end of the conversation," manager Jon Pettigrew told CBC News on Tuesday.
When Pettigrew called the promoter, he was asked for more information: "He wanted my work address, along with my home address, my phone numbers and any relevant banking information." That's when the band ended communication. |
Not exactly a new scam, but new for targeting musicians...keep your eyes open!
FULL ARTICLE FROM CBC NEWS |
SilenTreatment - having fun working on the new release
The SlienTreatment just posted a blog of them in the studio working on the next release....the work never stops - but it's FUN!
The SilenTreatment - Putting It All Together
Tickets for The SlientTreatments's CD Release party for "Passion In Progress" are on sale, which will be held June 16th at Tink's Entertainment Complex in Scanton PA....and if you purchase your tickets now you can get "Passion In Progress" for the special pre-order price of $3!
THE SILENTREATMENT
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
This Week's New Music
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Suburban Legends requests your support for Ryan Dallas Cook
| SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Arraignment is scheduled Monday for an ex-Hyundai executive extradited from South Korea on vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges stemming from a 2005 crash in Santa Ana that allegedly followed a night of heavy drinking with co-workers.
Youn Bum Lee, 42, formerly of Irvine, arrived in Orange County on Friday to face charges stemming from the death of 23-year-old Ryan Dallas Cook of Fountain Valley, said Farrah Emami of the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Brian Robertson of Suburban Legends writes: "We would like to invite anyone who would like to attend. During this hearing the lawyers will present the Judge with all the evidence that has been accumulated over the past years. This is the point in the case where the Judge will find there is enough evidence to talk the case to trial or the Judge could present a deal to Youn Bum Lee in order to keep the case from going to trial. We feel that if there is a strong showing of people who loved Ryan the judge will take notice and not present the deal but instead set a court date" |
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May 26 2009, at around 8:30 am Central Justice Center 700 Civic Center Dr. W. Santa Ana, California 92701. We'll keep you posted as news is updated.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
TuneCore, Amazon Set to Unveil On-Demand CD Sales
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TuneCore is poised to partner with Amazon’s on-demand CD-printing-and-distribution service, Wired.com has learned. It’s a deal that could put powerful new physical publishing options in the hands of musicians, even as the world goes increasingly digital.
The service is expected to be announced Thursday, linking Amazon with TuneCore, a novel digital distribution startup that’s made waves signing the likes of Trent Reznor, Keith Richards and other stars seeking a way out of the label system, as well as slews of garage bands and hopefuls on their way up.
| Tunecore will charge just $31 a year in upfront fees to handle a 10-track CD from pressing to delivery, passing all other costs through to the buyer. In other words, the service promises to remove nearly all of the risks of short-run CD manufacturing, which can cost musicians hundreds or even thousands of dollars for discs that rarely sell enough to cover expenses. Full Article from WIRED.com
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Matt Brouwer - Coming up this month on Indies' Top 10 Pop
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Here's a preview of Matt Brouwer - he'll be on this month's edition of Indies' Top 10 Pop...currently wrapping up a tour and putting the finishing touches on his next release.
MATT BROUWER
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Living Syndication is opening for KORN this Saturday May 23
| This Saturday - Living Syndication with Korn at the Meadowbrook in Gliford, NH. It's an all ages jamming festival with 30+ bands!!
If that's not good enough for you, they suggest you check into your nearest clinic and tell them you're depressed :)
So here's where to get your ticket (this code will enable them to have a better timeslot to open):
Meadowbrook Pavilion
Using the link enables you to be in the drawing to MEET Korn. Do it! Just do it damnit!!
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A First - The Indie Rock Coloring Book for charity
| The Indie Rock Coloring Book, which features colouring and activity pages by British graphic designer Andy J. Miller that were inspired by musicians, will be published in September.
Rilo Kiley, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Devendra Banhart, Bon Iver, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The New Pornographers, The Shins, Iron & Wine, Andrew Bird, MGMT, The Magic Numbers, The National, Broken Social Scene and Bloc Party are among the acts represented and ready for colouring in the book, which will be published by Raincoast Books in Canada and Chronicle Books elsewhere.
"This is the greatest coloring book since coloring was invented," says The National's Matt Berninger. "I've decided to have kids just so I'll have somebody to give this book to."
All royalties from the book will benefit Yellow Bird Project, which raises money for such charities as Art For Change, Transportation Alternatives, AIDS Society Of Canada, Teenage Cancer Trust, Safe Space, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and The Elliot Smith Memorial Fund. The full list of charitable organizations is on the Yellow Bird Project website. |
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Exclusive Photos - Warner Drive at the House Of Blues - LA
Monday, May 18, 2009
God Or Julie - now THIS is fan dedication...
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God Or Julie received an email from a fan...a fan so dedicated, she sent a pic of her God Or Julie tattoo. Nice work! Check out the blog at BlogOrJulie, where I believe I spotted a free tune.
Also check out God Or Julie TV. JP on the uke in Hawaii...the bird in the background adds quite the ambiance.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
This Week's New Music......
Onara moves to #2 in Vans Warped Tour "Battle Of The Bands"
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Onara, one of our Indies' Alum featured in the October '08 edition of Indies' Top 10 Pop is currently #2 in the Vans Warped Tour "Battle Of The Bands" in Pomona CA. As they say..."GO VOTE FOR THEM!"
ONARA on myspace |
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Poland's Rotten Bark rocks out in new video release
Saturday, May 16, 2009
BoostIndependentMusic.com launches dedicated licensing service today
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| Los Angeles, CA, May 16, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Independent Online Music Store Boost - www.BoostIndependentMusic.com – has entered the royalty free music market, launching its dedicated licensing service today.
Boost Independent Music is an online music store for independent and unsigned artists, with a rapidly expanding catalogue of over 10,000 songs across a huge variety of styles from Rock to Children’s to Classical to Rap.
“Our market research showed a large gap in the supply of quality, reasonably priced royalty free music. Boost Music allows its artists to retain 100% copyright of their material, leaving them free to negotiate a reasonable licensing fee with no industry middle-men taking their huge percentage cut” said Boost CEO Graeme Longworth. “Essentially our artists are looking for exposure and if your project can offer this you can be assured they are going to offer an attractive licensing deal.”
Boost Independent Music can supply quality music tracks for a wide range of projects, from advertisements and corporate videos through to documentary and fitness instruction classes. The site features an easy to use search and navigation function to allow you to refine your requirements to look at recordings from specific genres to match them to your next project.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
July For Kings - Monochrome special release offer
Starting at 5pm today, July For Kings is offering a special edition of Monochrome.... For a donation of $30 dollars or more you will receive a limited edition, one-of a kind pre-release copy of Monochrome featuring one of 100 unique alternate album covers. The covers are black and white photographs shot by yours truly (Joe) and individually signed by the band. This album will be delivered by mail before the official release.
Please click here to view the covers and purchase your special edition now!
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UPDATE: There gone.....all sold in two hours! Nice work guys! |
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Things may come unglued at Paste Magazine...
| Like every other magazine today, independent music magazine Paste has fallen on hard times. It's gotten so bad at the Decatur, Ga.-based pub that they won't be able to publish their June issue -- without some help.
Last night, the magazine appealed to its readers, asking them to donate whatever they could to make sure Paste can survive well into the future. In return for donations, readers will get access to music that they can't get anywhere else, available for download on Paste's site. Donors will also have the opportunity to win prizes like signed posters and an ocean-view cabin on next year's Cayamo Cruise.
The list of artists who've made their music available includes Arrested Development, Ben Folds, Cowboy Junkies, Neko Case, String Cheese Incident, Umphree's McGee and many, many more.
Donations can be made at Paste Magazine |
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Indies On TV - Let the wars begin....
  
| Ok...it looks like some people are catching on, but why these guys? Brian Williams (NBC) has started "BriTunes" (nice name) to introduce Indie bands and Dan Harris has the same with "Amplified" (a little better name).
Now obviously we appreciate any Indie promotion given, but how are they pickin' 'em? Do they do this 24/7? Harris is using Pitchfork, but Williams...? Still giving us a chosen selection from what they like...instead of what you choose and placed on the CHARTS! Many CHARTS! And can you see either of these two at a concert - a mosh pit? They're funny!
Well, I guess there's a slot open for something like this at CBS.....we're waiting for their call :) |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Black Sonic Rocks Liechtenstein!
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Black Sonic held their CD Release party for 7 Deadly Sins in Liechtenstein and the place was rocking! So rockin' I might add, they ended up turning people away at the door.
BLACK SONIC hail from the small European principality of Liechtenstein, nestled in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria. Their unique sound is similarly wedged somewhere between the rocky peaks and gorges of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Nickelback and Metallica, and under their previous name of Black Sonic Prophets, they’ve already generated international attention with their EPs and 2006 debut album, “Out Of The Light - Into The Night”, along with sweat-drenched live shows that have consistently left audiences in Western and Northern Europe gasping for breath and screaming for more.
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Coming Up on Rock...Bury The Bully
Ok, while working our fingers to the bone,
we stumbled across this from Bury The Bully, coming up on
this month's Rock edition. Yes...it's quite entertaining!
Bury The Bully
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Ok, Right Brainers, Glass Delirium is looking for you!
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For all of you creative "right brainers" out there - Glass Delirium, is preparing to get the art work ready for their upcoming album and is looking for someone who can make it look amazing. If you're interested or know someone who would be, email them at, matthewstarr@live.com for more information.
Who knows..you might become famous!
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Saturday, May 09, 2009
This Week's New Releases
Friday, May 08, 2009
PickTheBand.com's Summer Metal Contest
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Food For Thought? - Dinner With The Band TV
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New Haven Advocate: Food Fight Network
"The host is tattooed and goateed Sam Mason—“part rocker, part chef”—of New York’s WD-50, who employs the musical fingers of touring bands for help in making such exotic specialties as black olive cobbler and miso butterscotch halibut (along with more staid creations, like steak and frites and bagels and lox)."
Well, now I'm hungry.....
The Austin Business Journal reports that the first show aired by Austin-based ON Networks when the digital media company launched in 2007, is being sold to The Independent Film Channel.
“We’re thrilled to see "Dinner with the Band" join a well-respected network like IFC,” said Jen Grogono, co-founder of ON Networks. “The originality of the show concept, combined with engaging and authentic talent, is a great example of what quality digital programming is all about.” | Dinner with the Band
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
New Video - Wide Eye Panic - Question b9
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Check this out......
Wide Eye Panic
Sat. May 30th - Hell's Kitchen,Tacoma Wa.
This night is in celebration of Hell's kitchen's 7th anniversary. Wide eye Panic will have an unlimited guest list. So if you wish to get in free, you must RSVP ASAP to be put on the GL (guest list).
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Broadjam.com Announces New VP of Business Development
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| Madison, WI (PRWEB) May 4, 2009 -- www.broadjam.com, a social media website focused on independent music and free music promotion for artists, today announced the hiring of David Bryce as Vice President of Business Development. Bryce has been involved with music sales since 1988 and has worked for companies that include Kurzweil Music Systems, Alesis Studio Electronics, and Dave Smith Instruments. Most recently, Bryce served as CEO of ADAM Audio USA, a high-end professional speaker manufacturer.
Says Broadjam Founder and CEO Roy Elkins, "We are excited to bring David's deep knowledge of the music industry and music sales to Broadjam.com. His track record speaks for itself, and we look forward to having him on board."
"As someone who's been an active Broadjam member for several years, I couldn't be more delighted to join the team," says Bryce. "It's really exciting to be working with a company with such a comprehensive offering of tools and services to musicians all over the world."
Broadjam.com features free music promotion for bands and musicians, as well free MP3 downloads for fans. Artists can also enter music contests hosted by Broadjam, find music licensing opportunities, and sell their music at one of the highest per-song rates on the Internet.The company also offers hosting services focused on musicians and bands, and distribution opportunities through other online channels. Broadjam currently has over 95,000 artists in 190 countries. |
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Warner Drive - Free Tickets May 15th at House Of Blues - Hollywood, CA
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Warner Drive Fans!
Warner Drive got their hands on 100 free tickets to our upcoming show at the House Of Blues in Hollywood on Friday May 15th, so if you want to come just send them your mailing info and they'll send you however many tickets you need for this show. They're going to run out pretty fast so the sooner you let them know - the better!
For FREE tickets, send them: - your full name and mailing address - the number of tickets total that you want
Contact Warner Drive
We hope you can make it, it's gonna be bananas!
Friday, May 15th, 10:00pm Warner Drive @ The House of Blues Hollywood - All Ages Show! 8430 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
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Ghost of Gloria WINS Hard Rock's Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands
| For Immediate Release Miami, FL May 5, 2009--South Florida’s own modern rock band, Ghost of Gloria won top prize at the Hard Rock's Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands last Thursday. Ghost of Gloria, considered one of the biggest bands to come out of South Florida in nearly a decade, will now have the video of their live performance entered against the other winners from around the country. Voting will take place online at HardRock.com from May 26 through the first week of June. The winner of the online voting will win a slot into Hard Rock's Calling Concert in London’s Hyde Park June 27th and 28th performing at the same 2 day festival as Bruce Springsteen, The Killers, and The Dave Matthews Band.
In April, Ghost of Gloria was the featured band of the month on 93Rock.com, and they just released their debut EP "Voices From the Red Room" which is available on CDbaby and iTunes. Also winners of the prestigious “Pick the Band” contest Ghost of Gloria is quickly becoming known for their high energy crowd pleasing shows which gives them a good chance of winning. |
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
No More Goobyes on Indy's X-103 and CD Release June 26th
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Whats up too all out there! We appreciate all of you that call in and request No More Goodbyes to be played on the radio! It's exciting to know all of our fans are putting the rest of Indy on notice that we are here to take over......keep it coming. It was brought to our attention that we have been featured on X-103 several times, and in excellent time slots (6pm & 9:30am). Apparently the song being spun by the "X" is our song titled, "ON THE RADIO". Ironic huh?
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Well we are now a part of a new service that is linked to X-103, and several other hundred radio stations across the U.S. This site is set-up to give bands like us access to other services that we would not know about if not for the radio stations participating. The number of airplays depends on the number of fans who visit our site and play our music. We really need our fans help on this. This is a great chance for the band to be heard NATIONALLY! Great exposure, and a great way to get us to the top and get some of the garbage off the airways. http://www.myspace.com/nomoregoodbyesindy
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And also be sure to remember June 26, 2009. We will be releasing our debut CD titled, "SCARS of TOMORROW". The party will be @ 8 Seconds Saloon in Indianapolis. More details coming soon. JUNE 26th people!
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Monday, May 04, 2009
His Name Was Yesterday with Korn! - Get Tickets Now
| That's right! HNWY just got their portion of tickets for the show! TICKETS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED so make sure to get yours NOW! Just like any other HNWY show, we will be making deliveries if your little heart desires. There will be a few ways to get your hands on tickets, so make sure to let us know ASAP!
Medina, Lockport, and surrounding areas: If you live anywhere near the rest of us dudes, in Medina, you can shoot us a message on the band page if you'd like and we'll schedule a time and meet.
Everywhere else or if you're anti-social: If you're from PA, or like a 5 hour drive away, obviously we'd rather not make the hike to meet up. Or maybe you don't want to meet up with our ugly mugs...that's okay, you have an option as well!
We've activated our online ticket store w/ KoRn tickets too! Head over to www.hnwytickets.bigcartel.com or click the flyer above and get yours! They will be mailed as soon as the order is placed to be sure they'll reach you in time.
AGAIN, TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED! SO MAKE SURE TO GET YOURS NOW!! Once they're gone, they're gone, this show WILL sell out, as if you didn't know that. So don't delay or you'll be left out!!! |
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Spiral Trance - CD Release Party May 9th!
| "Our CD release tickets are here!! May 9th @ The Rave with Marashino, Lithic, and Wings to Burn. These tickets not only get you in the door, but they also get you a FREE copy of our new CD, "All in Due Time". Head to our Myspace page and check out the Paypal button located under our profile picture. (You'll probably get a warning from Myspace telling you that we're trying to steal your password. Don't worry, this is a secure Paypal link.) If you don't like buying on-line, or don't have a credit card, shoot us a message and we'll find another way to hook you up. May 9th. Be there Milwaukee!!"
Spiral Trance is also pleased to announce that they have won the 2009 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award for Hard Rock Artist of the Year. Spiral Trance has been nominated the previous two years in the Hard Rock category, and won the 2006 WAMI for Song of the Year for "Hellacious." They were presented their award immediately before taking the stage to perform the title track from their new album "All in Due Time." |
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They will also be on 91.7 WMSE May 6th at 9 PM. performing songs from the new album. Tune in Milwaukee!
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Into The Presence: This month's Featured Artist
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So we wrapped up the April edition of Indies' Top 10 Pop, as usual cramming everything in at the last minute. Late nights but the show must go on!
Into The Presence grabs our Featured Artist spot the month. Coming from the charts of OurStage.com, they just made available their debut release which you can find right now at iTunes.
This month we also hear from other chart toppers including The Jefferson, The Surrender, Nothing More, Modern Science, Big Fellas, Adam Gilbert, Charlz Newman, The World Record, Astro Junkie, Natalie Brown, New Nobility Band, Stoning Mary, Intransit, Easton Legacy, Nightwolf, The Dream Intended, Sophia Ramos, The Peacock Flounders, Bench Grinder, July For Kings and our #1 pick Freeflow |
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