This Week's Featured Venue

Portage Theater, Chicago, IL
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HYPNOGAJA - Free Show At The Viper Room
Hypnogaja's playing a FREE show at The Viper Room (8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069) this Friday, July 31 at 7:30 pm.

Send an email to Hypnogaja with your name and the name(s) of any guest(s) and they'll make sure to put you on the band's FREE list.

Also, Hypnogaja will be giving away free copies of the new album, "Truth Decay" (while supplies last).

Hope to see you there!

HYPNOGAJA
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SEASONS AFTER - A Big THANKS!
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"Thanks for everyones support!! We are hoping to get to see more of you later this year - keep checking out our page for tour updates!! A special thanks goes to everyone who has helped us our while we have been touring by opening your doors to us, feeding us, letting us do laundry, shower, etc....You all kick ass!!

In appreciation to everyone we are giving away a track from our album "Through Tomorrow" - go here to d/l "Some Things Burn" for free!"

UPDATE:"DBM RECORDS artist Seasons After has been added to full rotation at Sirius/XM..."

Click here to download "Some Things Burn"

SEASONS AFTER
Indies' Top 10 Pop For July 2009 Is On!
More great music from Indies' Chart Toppers - Here's this month's artists

Jason Vigil
Inner Frequency
By Morning
Knoxville
Surrounded By Breakers
Rantings Of Eva
Amanda Rheaume
Mike Previti
Alucard
Hello Beautiful
Milow
Just Off Turner
Speak The Language
Iris Leu
Amanda Rogers
Zombie At Heart
Beautiful Vision
Tripmeter
A Thousand Cures

And don't miss this month's Featured Artist The Stellas
ALL LEFT OUT - States Tour Video....Part 1...Good Stuff!
Never in a million years would I have thought Abe Lincoln had a New Zealand accent.....

ALL LEFT OUT
AMBERTONE - Free Tickets Hard Rock Live, Orlando
We're in the last few days for you to request your free Ambertone Hard Rock Live tickets. Ambertone is playing Friday, July 31st at the HRL at Universal City Walk, Orlando.

If you would like FREE tickets mailed to you please write them on their myspace and include your name, address and how many tix you would like.

AMBERTONE
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DYING BREED - Jimmy Williams Back From Serving Overseas...Picking The Bass Back Up!
dyingbreedJimmy.jpg DYING BREED welcomes the return of original bassist Jimmy Williams . Jimmy has been serving his country overseas the past 2 and a half years and is now finished with his service to our country (THANKS JIMMY!). Jimmy returns to DYING BREED just in time for some warm up shows before our major label showcase with Warner Bros. Records and other labels in Nashville Tennesse on Sept. 11th 2009 . Jimmy played bass on the self titled DYING BREED album and co wrote "Is this the end?" and other songs for the band. He brings an energetic live performance and an unmistakeable groove on the bass. We welcome him back and know that you fans do as well.

Bassist Jason Clark has departed from DYING BREED because of upcoming scheduling conflicts that were out of his control . Jason has worked hard and helped DYING BREED accomplish many things on the national level . Jason will turn his full attention to his band Seventh Hour . He will be missed by his band mates and fans . We wish him luck in his future endeavors .

DYING BREED will be recording two new songs in the next two weeks to be released digitally on the internet . Labor day weekend will be the release of the new single. DYING BREED will also be taking new promo pictures in 3 weeks.... This will be a busy time for the band and we appreciate all the love and support our fans give us.

DYING BREED
THIS WEEK"S NEW MUSIC
Here's a list of bands posting new music this week....

Last Regret
Deconstruct
Applespacebar
The Chase
We The Living
Or The Whale
Geoff Byrd
TONIGHT - July For Kings With Blessid Union Of Souls
Come down to Play By Play tonight in Cincinnati and grab a show with Blessid Union Of Souls and July For Kings.

After rotating band members, management companies and record labels over the past few years, Blessid Union Of Souls day one faithfuls, lead singer, Eliot Sloan and bassist Tony Clark, along with 6 year vets Bryan Billhimer and Shaun Schaefer have put together the band’s 6th studio CD, CLOSE TO THE EDGE.

And July For kings is currently promoting their latest release Monochrome - so this is one show you won't want to miss!

7/25/2009 10:00 PM at Play By Play w/ Blessid Union of Souls
6923 Plainfield Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

JULY FOR KINGS

BLESSID UNION OF SOULS
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MESSENGER - Battle Of The Bands Sunday July 25th, Springfield, VA
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They are competing against 9 other bands from the area. If you like Band Battles, please send them a message to Messenger@MessengerMetal.com and they'll set you up with $8 advance tickets.

Tickets at the door are $10.

Messenger reports they will be playing their ALL METAL SHOW for the 1/2 hour they're onstage!

When:
Sunday, July 26, 2009
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Where:
Jaxx Concert Hall
6355 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA, 22152

MESSENGER
MOTORJUNKIE - Hot Topics By Day - The Rock By Night July 25th
Quote: "This muthaf*ka is gonna be huge!! Motorjunkie at Hot Topic! You will NOT want to miss this!! Show times are from 12 till 2 pm"

7/25/2009 12:00 PM at Hot Topic Cross Creek Mall
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
Cost: Free

And then for your evening entertainment....

7/25/2009 10:00 PM at The Rock Shop
106 S. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Cost: $5/8

With special guest NEW MACHINE

MOTOR JUNKIE
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MIKE CAMEO - In Chicago Aug 8th With TWO TON ANVIL @ Chicago City Limits
TTNAnvilMCpromo.jpg Oh Yeah! We're gonna be in Chicago August 8th at Chicago City Limits for the Two Ton Anvil Show with special guest Army Of Souls.

Don't miss this show with two great bands that have been continually "owning" the Heavy Metal charts at Broadjam.com.

We'll be there also, introducing the bands, promoting the show and maybe some free stuff for the crowd!

August 8th 9:00 PM at CHICAGO CITY LIMITS
1712 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg, Illinois 60194
Cost: 8.00
Call the club for more details @ 847 524 9910

TWO TON ANVIL

ARMY OF SOULS
CAVASHAWN..A Reason For Everything...
So when we met Cavashawn in Cincinnati at the July For Kings party, we saw Scott Salmon stretching out before the show and asked him if he was getting ready for a workout.

He said - "You'll understand when you see the show"

The picture says it all.....

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Photo By Devon Magee
CAVASHAWN

JULY FOR KINGS

DEDSET - Van's Warped Tour July 28th!
Dedset grabs a spot in the Van's Warped Tour - July 28th at Lakewood in Atlanta, GA!

With the release of their latest CD, it's no surprise they were selected to "warp!"

7/28/2009 11:00 AM at Vans Warped Tour @ Lakewood, Atlanta, Georgia

Tickets available HERE

Also check them out August 14th at The Scene in Marietta, GA where they'll be playing with Dangerous New Machine - another great band featured this month in Indies' Top 10

DEDSET

DANGEROUS NEW MACHINE
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JUST OFF TURNER - Words On Waves Available
JustOffTurner.bmp Just Off Turner, one of the first bands on the show has their latest release "Words On Waves" now available at DIGSTATION

"Since arriving on the LA scene, Just Off Turner has evolved into a band that is repeatedly turning heads and consistently winning over new fans. With passionate lyrics contagious melodies and a timeless sound, JOT is a band with universal appeal. Their innovative songwriting and inspired melodies have earned the band headlining spots at LA’s hottest venues such as The Mint, Key Club and the world-famous Viper Room."

JUST OFF TURNER
..And What Happens In China....
(Alleged) Substandard production at a Pepsi competition in Guangzhou resulted in several people being injured when the stage collapsed. Taiwanese singer Pan Yuwen was on stage at the time. Word on the street is that the both the band and the local promoter (Guangzhou ChangLong Group) requested all media NOT to report on the accident.

So, don't watch this.....

FAITHDOWN - CD Done And Live Show Filming
From Faithdown:

The Faithdown CD is DONE.

Damage Entertainment Inc. Studio was recently completed - we are lucky to be the first band to record a full-length in the new studio in central Ontario with our team Mike Gillies and Doug Adams. ProTools 'Guru' Mike Gillies has worked with a number of legendary artists such as Metallica, Motley Crue, Mudvayne, Bryan Adams, Willie Nelson and more. In addition, Doug Adams has worked on live production for a long list of world-class acts including Metallica, Michael Jackson (RIP), Green Day, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Korn, KISS, RUSH, Motley Crue and the list goes on across all genres of music...it's hard to express our excitement to have worked with such talented individuals.

Mastered by Andrew Mendelson(Korn, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Kenny Chesney) in Nashville TN on Music Row. We are waiting to solidify our distribution plans to get it out to all of you!

Stay tuned, we will keep you posted, otherwise make sure to come out to a show to hear all the new tracks and see us live! we'd love to see you out!
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Yeah, that's a view from the studio....

We thank you for your continued support and we can't wait to finally share our music with you soon. We can assure you...the wait will be well worth it...the new album will rock...hard! Rock on!

...and one more thing!

Faithdown will be playing live at The Opera House in Toronto on Tuesday, September 8th. This show will be taped for a Live DVD ..come down and be a part of this crazy night!!! 19+, Doors at 8pm , Show starts 9pm. Don't Miss It! See you there!

When:
Tuesday September 8, 2009

Where:
The Opera House
735 Queen Street East
Toronto
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FAITHDOWN
Knitting Factory to Close Hollywood Club
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The rock n roll continues to disappear from Hollywood Boulevard. All-ages music venue the Knitting Factory is opting not to renew its lease at its current location and looks to shut its doors this fall. Concerts that include shows by metal act A Static Lullaby and Scottish indie rockers Frightened Rabbit are currently booked through mid-October at the venue, but barring last-minute renegotiations the Knitting Factory's final show will be around Oct. 31, Margolis said. A representative from property manager CIM Group declined to comment, but did confirm that the clubs lease is expiring.

Our lease is up Oct. 31, Margolis said. I've opted not to extend it. Were closing that location, but we are not out of the L.A. market. FULL ARTICLE
THE SURRENDER - Tonight at 10pm - MTV's "Paris Hilton's My New BFF"
Ok, we can put up with Paris Hilton for this.....

From The Surrender....

"Our song "You and I" got a placement on Paris Hilton's My New BFF.

Tonight at 10pm pacific on MTV !

...or watch it online at mtv.com later.

Cheers,
Mike"

THE SURRENDER
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RIDE OR DIE TOUR Just Announced!
I like the title, maybe a place for the Indies' Top 10 Harley?

First Show Date:
Tuesday Sept 8th @ Whiskey Dick's
943 Harlem St, Altoona, WI

Show's are still being added - check them at the RIDE OR DIE website

..and get your tickets EARLY - this one's gonna be HOT!

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STEMM

HIS NAME WAS YESTERDAY

ADAKAIN
WARPED TOUR TIX For Free - Volunteer!
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is looking for volunteers to help out at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour in Cincinati, OH on July 29, 2009.

NOTE: Dates below need volunteers.

We are looking for friendly, out-going volunteers that are 18 years of age or older, to work side-by-side with the JLETB engineers in our sponsor tents.

Responsibilities will include:
Helping in our 2 Tents to collect email addresses
Promoting the equipment used on the Bus
Prize giveaways and raffles
Encouraging concert-goers to participate in our Rock Band 2 gaming tent
Having fun with our bull horn, water guns, and talking about the mission of the Bus

Volunteers will be asked to work one 5 hour shift, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Compensation: Free admission and other goodies thanks to our sponsors

We encourage friends to sign up and volunteer together! If you are interested in volunteering for more than one date, please let us know!

Requirements for consideration:
A short paragraph about yourself along with which shift you are able to work (10am-3pm or 3pm-8pm)
Resume
Must be 18 or older.

Please contact us with your resume, cover letter, preferred shift, and any questions at info@jlsc.com, with the subject line 2009 Warped Tour Volunteers: (LOCATION), (TOUR DATE)

LIST OF WARPED TOUR DATES
07.22.09 Virginia Beach, VA***
07.23.09 Charlotte, NC***
07.25.09 West Palm Beach, FL***
07.26.09 Tampa, FL***
07.28.09 Atlanta, GA***
07.29.09 Cincinnati, OH***
08.02.09 Shakopee, MN***
08.03.09 Maryland Heights, MO***
08.04.09 Bonner Springs, KS***
08.07.09 Nampa, ID***
08.08.09 Salt Lake City, UT***
08.09.09 Englewood, CO***
08.15.09 George, WA***
08.16.09 Hillsboro, OR***
08.19.09 Fresno, CA***
08.21.09 Wheatland, CA***
What Happens in Vegas....
Little Darlings in Las Vegas has a new way to promote local music....it's called the "Little Darlings Rock Naked Wednesday Local Band Showcase".

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From Onara...."If you are in a band in Vegas, you need to get a hold of Vegas Rocks and beg or plead to be booked for a Little Darlings Rock Naked Wednesday local band showcase. You will be very glad that you did. Did I mention that the place was packed with potential future fans? Well, it was."

All we can say is.....the bands stay clothed .. !!!!

ONARA
THIS WEEK'S NEW MUSIC.....
Go check out the new music from these bands...

FEEDING FICTION
OR, THE WHALE
SHORELINES END
DAVE HALL
NOVEMBER
EMATHEA
DANIEL IORIO GROUP
THE COCKTAIL REVISIONISTS
ATTENTION - Charity Event With VOID808 And THE DAYLIGHTS!
void808daylights.bmp Catch VOID808 today at Irvine Spectrum Center with The Daylights and Dustin Kensrue of Thrice

They'll be performing at The Give Event today at Irvine Spectrum Center. This is a charity event benefiting Krochet Kids and Toms Shoes. They will be on stage at 5:45 PM.

All ages. Free event (donations are encouraged) 4 PM to 11 PM

71 Fortune Dr
Irvine, CA 92618

VOID 808

THE DAYLIGHTS
STELLAS - Back From Tour In SW Asia....
The Stellas just returned from a tour in SW Asia, thought we'd let you check out their rockin' "tour bus"....

BTW...They're playing tonight at The Money - Go Welcome them home!
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
Cost: $3

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A note from the guys about the troops.....

"I give them huge props for doing the tasks they do. Regardless of how you feel about the war, these men and woman are doing a stand up job. They are putting their lives on the line to protect our nation and our freedom. Every person we talked to had a great personality and deserves recognition. We salute them! Keep up the good work and THANKS!"

THE STELLAS
So, What Are You Doing Tonight...???
THE BASTARD SUNS

7/18/2009 3:00 PM at Gasoline Alley - Supersized Summer Ska Spectacular (ALL AGES)
14042 66th St N, Largo, Florida 33771
Cost: $10
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7/18/2009 10:00 PM at HADEZ (Formerly FUBAR)
3319 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
Cost: $5
Casey Kasem Suddenly Retires.....See Ya Shag!
(Newser Summary) – Casey Kasem counted down the week's hit songs on his radio show this weekend, then quietly dropped a bomb: He's through, effective immediately. Kasem, 77, introduced the countdown format, peppering his shows—"American Top 40," now hosted by Ryan Seacrest, was his signature achievement—with factoids, trivia, and famously sappy long-distance dedications - and the voice of Shaggy from Scooby Doo. He may write a memoir, his wife, the actress Jeannie Kasem, tells ABC News.

"Charts are changing, stations are changing, the networks are changing, radio itself is changing, and I think, you know, the pendulum swings back and forth," says Jeannie Kasem. "You just have to be willing to jump ship and try something new."
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PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL - This Weekend....Tickets Running Out!
pitchfork.jpg Pitchfork is happening this weekend in Chicago. Tickets have been selling quickly.....only Friday tickets are left. Scoop them up now!

Here's a sampling of the weekend's entertainment..

Friday - July 17th
Built to Spill • The Jesus Lizard • Yo La Tengo • Tortoise

Saturday - July 18th
The National • Beirut • Doom • Yeasayer • Final Fantasy • The Pains of Being Pure at Heart...and more

Sunday - July 19th
The Flaming Lips • Grizzly Bear • M83 • The Walkmen • The Thermals.....and more

All information available at
PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009
BILLY MARTINI - It's A CRAZY Show
I told you it's a wild show.....Go See him!

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BILLY MARTINI
CNN....Do You Have Any Respect..??
CNN reports today that a 53-year-old French man was killed Thursday when a stage being built for a Madonna concert collapsed in Marseille.

Another two people, one British and one American, were severely injured in the accident at the Stade Velodrome, and four were lightly injured, officer David Goddin told CNN.

"At this point we don't know how it happened, but we are confident no one else is still under the rubble," Goddin said.

So if you posted this news...would you show a picture of Madonna FLIPPING PEOPLE OFF..?????

Nice work CNN.......

UPDATE: CNN was quick to change the photo after it was brought to their attention... :)
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July's Edition of Indies' Top 10 Rock is on!
It's available now! Indies' Top 10 Rock for July features chart topping music from :

Plank,
Picture Me Broken,
Loki,
Finding Jimmy Hoffa,
Unset,
Uncrowned,
Carbon 9,
Starewell,
13th Floor,
End Of Story,
Decadent Nation,
Black Sonic,
40 Sons,
Love Said No,
Dangerous New Machine,
Two Ton Anvil,
DePhaser,
Steelwater

Don't miss our featured artist Ambertone - riding a wave of success with the release "Shifting Stars and Disregards"

...And who's #1????? We'll go to the show and see!
EMI - Wants to cut costs, says must buy from "one stops" like Wal-Mart to sell instead.
alg_rebel_records.jpg The music industry knows how to hang out itself, even if it lacks the correct length pf rope. EMI, certainly reeling from declining physical album sales like the other Big 4 record labels, is now apparently telling independent album retailers that it will no longer sell them CDs.

That’s right, EMI apparently told them over the phone a few weeks ago, an oddly perverse means of notification, that henceforth it will no longer sell them physical albums and that they must go to “one stops” like Wal-Mart or Best Buy to buy product like everybody else to then in turn sell.

FULL ARTICLE

Hmmm, ..what happens to a company when they burn all their bridges...??? What happens when Indie bands discover they can also deal directly with Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Hot Topics and such...???
DeVoid - C'est Fini....
We just got word - DeViod is no more. Just contacted the band to get some scoop, and all that was said...

"C'est Fini!"

Well, they have 2 new tracks up on MySpace, so go grab 'em before the are fini!

DEVOID
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DEDSET - CD Release Party July 17th , Marietta, GA. with Rusted Soul
dedsetCD.bmp Hey friends! Lets pack this show out! It's their CD release party so get your tickets and plan to be at The Scene on July 17.

From North:
Merge onto I-575 S/GA-5 S.
I-575 S/GA-5 S becomes I-75 S/GA-401 S
Take EXIT 261 toward GA-280/LOCKHEED/DOBBINS AFB.

Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto DELK RD SE.

End at 2854 Delk Rd SE Marietta, GA 30067-6249

From South:

Merge onto I-75 N
Take the EAST DELK RD exit, EXIT 261, toward GA-280/LOCKHEED/DOBBINS AFB.
Take the EAST DELK RD ramp.
Merge onto DELK RD SE.
End at 2854 Delk Rd SE Marietta, GA 30067-6249

(The Scene Venue) inside MAD MAD WHIRLED, 2854 Delk Road, Marietta, GA 30067
Phone: 770-953-4040
Toll Free: 866-389-4386
Fax: 678-990-5894

DEDSET
THROWBACK SUBURBIA - working it!

THROWBACK SUBURBIA
VOID808 - July 15 At The 710 Beach Club in PB!
VOID808 is playing this Wednesday the 15th at The 710 Beach Club in Pacific Beach- San Diego.

Why is this so great? Well, you get to see VOID808 on humpday to help you get through the week, and it's in Pacific Beach! What better place to be - ok, I'm a little partial to Pacific Beach, hanging out on Garnet Avenue....Ah the memories....

Oops, sorry...GO SEE VOID808 with Flux Theory....only $5 gets you in!

7/15/2009 10:00 PM at 710 Beach Club (21+)
710 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach/San Diego, California 92109
Cost: $5

21+ Show. VOiD808 is on stage at 10 PM.

VOID808
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LUCID FLY - Photos from the Viper Room
Here's some photos from the recent Lucid Fly show at the Viper Room.
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LUCID FLY
BRAY - CD Release Party TONIGHT!
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"@mphibian" album release party
Sat July 11, 9:pm

The Independent
628 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

*******Featuring Special Guests: RubberSideDown*******

Tix: $12 advance / $15 door

*ALL attendees receive a free copy of BRAY's new album "@mphibian"

Doors: 8:pm / Show: 9:pm

EVERY BIT OF INFO FOUND HERE!

BRAY
CAVASHAWN - Video From Our Featured Artist...
....dig the IHOP plug...

CAVASHAWN
MIA KIM - Fan Funded CD Completed
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RTO Records) - A little over a year after the birth of the online fan-funded endeavor 'The Sukey Rose Project'. Mia Kim will be releasing her sophomore album 'Who Is Sukey Rose?' on July 14, 2009.

With the success of the project, Kim has witnessed the power of true fan support.

More than 100 fans contributed to the album presale that launched in June 2008. Altogether, Kim's supporters helped raise more than $8,400 towards recording costs. 'Just knowing that I had so many people rooting for me and believing in this project gave me the conviction to not give up when I hit the inevitable roadblocks that occur with any passionate artistic endeavor,' Kim says.

Click here for our interview with Mia Kim

FULL ARTICLE

MIA KIM
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JULIETTE LEWIS - This Promo ROCKS!!!!!!
OK, by far this is one of the best promo's we've seen ......check it out

JULIETTE LEWIS
SAVING ONE - Wisconsin, Beer and Music....What More Could One Ask For?
Simple, concise and right to the point. IT'S BEERFEST 2009!

SAVING ONE
UNITED AIRLINES - Here's A New Ad For Ya! - DAVE CARROLL
Corporate America.....this is what happens when you mess with a musician!

DAVE CARROLL
TWO TON ANVIL Plays The "KICK IN THE THROAT METAL FEST" - Saturday July 11th
ttanvil.jpg Hawk Nation Radio presents Kick in the Throat Metal Fest @ Doug's Rockhouse in Aurora, IL this Saturday for an 18 and over benefit show.

This is a Relay for Life Cancer benefit so all proceeds go to this worthy cause.

Show starts @ 8 P.M. and Two Ton Anvil hits the stage @ 11 P.M. sharp. Make sure you come early to check out Hostile, Dodging Oscar, Five O Six and our good Buds Bloodstream Parade.

Lots of Metal entertainment, CD and T-shirt give aways. This is one METAL SHOW NOT TO MISS THIS SUMMER!!!

Doug's Rockhouse Grill
333 E Indian Trl
Aurora 60505

TWO TON ANVIL
Pandora Forces $29.95 Payments From Indie Bands....
Yeah, we'll see how long this lasts....

SOURCE: HypeBot

Until recently, Pandora accepted music from indie artists at no cost in almost any form including home burned CD-R's. But now, in part because of a deal to display album cover art via Amazon's servers, submissions must be available as a physical CD for sale on Amazon and include cover art and a UPC code to even be considered for airplay.

Compliance with the new rules will cost artists in several ways. According to its FAQ page, to get play on Pandora you now need:

a CD of your music
a unique UPC code for that CD
your CD to be available through Amazon (must be a physical CD, not just MP3s for download)
the legal rights to your music
MP3 files for two of the songs from your CD
free Pandora account, based on a valid email address, which can be associated with your music

In addition to art and packaging costs, Pandora explains that to comply with the new “available through Amazon" rule, indie artists should join the Amazon Advantage Program. Membership costs $29.95 each year plus Amazon takes 55% of the list price of every CD sold. (WAY TOO MUCH!!!!)

Established artists and labels already comply with Pandora's new rules. But for an indie artist trying to win new fans with a little help from Pandora and to keep his hard earned cash by selling direct, the new threshold may shut off an important avenue for exposure.

CLIKC FOR FULL ARTICLE
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THE TREWS - Live With "I Can't Stop Laughing"
From May's Pop Edition, The Trews. Great production work on this live video.....

THE TREWS
HOT LITES - Free Hollywoood Show This Wednesday, July 8th
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"Hello all... we are playing another show at Crane's in Hollywood. This time it's plugged in (taking a break from the acoustic setup) Why? Because amps rule too!

We have new songs and a swift kick in the teeth for each and every one of yas, so bring your face guards."

07/08/2009 12:00 AM - Cranes Hollywood Tavern - Hotlites wakes the neighbors in Hollywood...
1611 N. El Centro Ave
Hollywood, California 90028

Cost:free

Hope to see you all there and again, thanks for the continued support :)

HOT LITES
GLASS DELIRIUM - Free CD's with tracks from upcoming album, this Saturday!
Glass Delirium will be handing out free CD's with some previews of their upcoming debut album "Thanks to a Monster's Many Heads" coming August 14th! Hope everyone can make it out, this isn't a show to miss...

Glass Delirium w/Rubber Planet, Love .45, and Shrieking Violet
The Toad Tavern
5302 S. Federal Cir.
Littleton, Colorado 80123
Cost: $6 / $4 w/printable coupon (below)
When: July 11th. 8PM, (we play at 9PM)
Ages: 21+

GLASS DELIRIUM

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PICTURE ME BROKEN - FREE All Ages Show At The Fox - Redwood City, CA JULY 4th
picturemebroken.bmp FREE LIVE MUSIC JULY 4th ALL AGES showcase begins at 1:00pm.

Headliners:

PICTURE ME BROKEN & UNDERGONE
4:00 to 6:00 pm.

4:00 PM at The Fox Theater
2215 Broadway, Redwood City, 94063
Cost: Free - yes FREE!!!

PICTURE ME BROKEN
JULY FOR KINGS - Cd Release Party Photos
Check out some photos from the recent July For Kings CD Release Party. BTW...First song in the June Edition of Pop is 'Roses' off the new JFK Release 'Monochrome'....not 'Rose'

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JULY FOR KINGS
MTV2 LOCAL MUSIC CONTESTS: WIN ON-AIR EXPOSURE WITHIN MTV’S BIGGEST MUSIC FRANCHISES
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This summer MTV2 is searching for the hottest local talent across nine different regions in the US—and they’re looking on OurStage! As part of MTV2’s Local Music Series, OurStage will be hosting regional competitions for Rock, Hip-Hop and Latin artists. Three artists from each region will be selected from the fans’ Top 20 to duke it out for a chance to win on-air exposure within MTV’s biggest music franchises including the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV2’s Rail N Rock and MTV2’s Sucker Free! Starting July 1st, artists located near Portland, San Francisco/Oakland, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington DC and Los Angeles are invited to enter their best song into their local channel. New York City area artists can enter beginning August 1st. Accepted genres for each competition vary by region so be sure to check out your locale’s page to see if your music qualifies before entering!

Check out all the MTV channels this summer on OurStage!

Visit OURSTAGE for more information on rules and entering.
ONCE PURE - Rockstar Mayhem Winners!
oncepure.jpg ONCE PURE will be performing at a backstage VIP event at the July 31st Rockstar Mayhem Date in Cleveland, OH

ONCE PURE offers a style of music that is categorized in the genre of metal that is up and coming. With fast, choppy, grooving riffs that are filled with synchronized double bass and precision drumming, Once Pure has created the foundation for a style that brings you more in your face breakdowns and less solos. The vocals being highly influenced by all cultures, there is a variety of expeditions ranging from the rhythms and patterns of hip-hop, to the melody filled choruses, and the vein pulsing screams that enables you to envision the message and stories that Once Pure is sharing for individuals to relate to.

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NOTHING MORE - Warped Tour Thursday July 2nd in San Antonio!!
A "PSA" From Nothing More....

"This is the Nothing More Service Announcement for the month of July:

Are you looking to get in shape this summer? Maybe lose some of that unsightly weight? How about increase your vitamin D intake, maybe even get a tan? Is rubbing elbows with some of your favorite rockers in the schedule? Then sweat your butts off with us this Thursday at the Van's Warped Tour in San Antonio. We will be playing the Kevin Says stage.

The performance time will be posted day of on our myspace as well as at the venue. We will find out the time at 9am."

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