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Blood Method and Martyrd @ Ace of Clubs
Michael Martinez
Press Representative
212-712-7362


NUCLEAR ASSAULT FRONTMAN
JOHN CONNELLY RETURNS TO NYC
with MARTYRD
@ the Ace of Clubs
Friday November 29th

www.myspace.com/martyrd

New York,NY-(November18,2008)Thrash metal legend John Connelly returns to the stage Thanksgiving weekend with his new band; BLOOD METHOD! Over the past 20 years, John has circled the globe, taking fans by storm as the lead singer and guitarist of NUCLEAR ASSAULT. With 10 studio albums and a throng of live recordings, Connelly has cemented Nuclear Assault's reputation as one of thrash metal's staple bands. Now, he'll take up the mic again with his first new material since 2005's Third World Genocide. With some young blood joining him on stage, Connelly's new act promises to show a whole new generation how its done. BLOOD METHOD makes their NYC debut co-headlining with MARTYRD at the Ace of Clubs on Friday, November 29th. Doors open at 7 PM, Martyrd hits the stage at 11 PM followed immediately by Blood Method at 12 AM. Admission is $10.00

The Ace of Clubs is at 9 Great Jones Street (between Broadway and Lafayette) in Manhattan.

MARTYRD: Known for their blend of "old school thrash with a new school edge," Martyrd have established themselves as a great live band with appearances at B.B. King Blues Club in N.Y.C. with Testament, then returning to B.B.King for a gig with Death Angel. Martyrd recently performed with Sontata Arctica at the Nokia Theater in Times Square and opened for Yngwie Malmsteen at The Starland Ballroom in New Jersey.

For more information and full band schedule: www.aceofclubsnyc.com

Press tickets or interview inquiries: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

To purchase music or for more information: www.myspace.com/Martyrd

Ace of Clubs info:

9 Great Jones Street
between Broadway and Lafayette Street
phone: 212-677-6963

All Shows are 21+ with proper I.D.

Subway: 6 to Bleecker Street, B,D,F to Broadway / Lafayette

Posted on: 11.18.2008 by mikempress | Flag as inappropriate

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JONAS COMPLEX
The best band you've never hear of (Jonas Complex) is now on iTunes. Check it out!!!

Posted on: 11.17.2008 by jonascomplex | Flag as inappropriate

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AMY G: Round She Goes @ Joe's Pub
AMY G: ROUND SHE GOES
A Comic Cabaret On Roller Skates
at JOE'S PUB

November 21, 2008 @ 11:30pm

www.amy-g.com

Direct from a critically acclaimed European tour, the world's best (and probably only) comic cabaret on roller skates, AMY G: ROUND SHE GOES, rolls into Joe's Pub on Friday Novemeber 21 at 11:30 pm. Amy G, "a comic powerhouse" (Sydney Morning Herald) presents "a studied combination of elegance and slapstick" (Irish Times) on circles, perfectionism, beauty, love and other bad ideas. Featuring original music on ukulele and doublebass (Jon Keay), "a spectacular voice," and some explict content with mild to seething cultural significance.

With so much spin, where she stops nobody knows.

Amy G is a revolutionary cabaret comedienne, described by The Australian as "a comic powerhouse." Her audacious style - a fearless mix of physical, musical and improvisational comedy - has thrilled audiences the world over, including Broadway's New Victory Theatre, The Sydney Opera House, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Adelaide International Festival, Festival International de Teatro de Bogota and Montreal's monster comedy festival, Just For Laughs. Most recently she's been storming London's variety scene, the German cabaret, and premiering her latest show, Round She Goes, internationally at the Dublin Fringe and in NY at Spiegelworld. Ms. G is a regular with the illustrious variete, La Clique, with whom she's played seasons in New York (2006 "Absinthe"). Melbourne, Montreal, Dublin, Sydney, and Adelaide. As lead comedienne and co-creator of the Daredevil Opera Company, she starred in their pyrotechnic clown shows, Cirkus Inferno and Rocket and Roxy's Stunt Show over 600 times in 23 countries. In NYC: Weimar New York, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, and Shanghai Mermaid as well as writer/co-director/clown of AntiGravity's Crash Test Dummies, Athena in Todd Almond's The Kansas City Choir Boy. Her other solo shows include:Amy G: On a Roll at Dance Theatre Workshop, and Amy G: Loving Abroad at the Brighton Spiegeltent. www.amy-g.com

PRESS:

"Expert and inspired" - New York Times

"a comic actress of great gifts" - Newsday

"Amy G delights and astounds in equal measure. Cheeky and winning...she's bound to skate her way into your heart." - (Four Stars) Dublin Metro

"Amy G...funny and a whiz on roller skates" - The Herald-Sun, Australia

Interview inquiries with Amy G or press tickets for the show: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

Press Photos: www.amy-g.com/photos.html

AMY G on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkqa3EU6f_0

Event Information:

WHAT: AMY G: Round She Goes

WHEN: Friday November 21 at 11:30 p.m.

WHERE: Joe's Pub / 425 Lafayette Street between East 4th and Astor Place

Tickets: $15.00 are available at www.joespub.com or call 212-967-7555

Subway: 6, N, R, W to 8th Street / Astor Place

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DANNY NOVA @ Carnegie Hall
Recording Artist DANNY NOVA
to Headline World-Famous Carnegie Hall
57th Street & 7th Ave.
in New York City on November 15, 2008

www.dannynova.com

Emerging recording artist and recipient of the Timmy Award for “Best Singer,” Danny Nova will headline Carnegie Hall in New York City at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2008. Nova will perform songs from his recent first solo release, "Crushing the Stone" (2008, Future Now Music), as well as songs that are yet to be released. Nova’s contemporary stylings prominently feature his four-octave vocal range. He is both songwriter and multi-instrumentalist on all tracks on “Crushing the Stone.”

Nova will perform with an all-star band featuring drummer Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel); violinist Deni Bonet (REM, Sara McLachlan); keyboardist Andy Burton (Ian Hunter, Robert Plant); cellist Peter Lewy; percussionist Kevin McIntosh (Parliamment Funkadelic); bassist Muddy Shews (Southside Johnny's Asbury Jukes); pianist Scott Treibitz; percussionist Sheik (Africa); guitarist Peter Wood (Dramarama); and floutist Yukari. Nova will also be joined by special guest singer, the multi-talented Nirvana Savoury, recently voted #1 female voice of Toronto.

"We are gearing up for what is going to be a truly amazing night in a very special placew," says Nova. "It has been a life-long dream to perform at Carnegie Hall and I am looking forward to sharing the passion I feel for music with New York City." He adds, "I'm also proud to be presenting a world-class line-up of accomplished musicians."


Tickets for An Evening with Danny Nova are $21 to $98 and are available through the Carnegie Hall Box Office:

www.carnegiehall.org or 212-247-7800

Interview inquiries with Danny Nova or press tickets for the show: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

Visit Danny Nova online at: www.dannynova.com or www.myspace.com/dannynovamusic



Event Information:
WHAT: AN EVENING WITH DANNY NOVA
WHEN: Saturday, November 15th at 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

Tickets: $21.00 to $98; Carnegie Hall Box Office, www.carnegiehall.org or (212) 247-7800

Subway: N, Q, R or W to 57th St. / Seventh Ave.
E to Seventh Ave.

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Halloween 08 @ 305 Music Lounge With Otto Von Schirach and Peasants With Feathers
Halloween with all of Otto's friends from Miami. This Halloween promises great fun and the usual weirdness. 305 Music Lounge is the old Laundry Bar in Miami Beach.721 N Lincoln Ln. Miami Beach, FL 33139. 305-531-7700. Some call the show BloodSucker, others call it Zombie Halloween. Its all the same with the difference this year of having Peasants With Feathers actually get married to his laptop. Can you imagine a 6 foot tall robot in a wedding dress with a laptop head. Do i have to mention the veil no right? Anyway, I don't know how far your willing to travel this halloween but i can tell you that if you miss this your definetly going to have to pray for a video of the night on youtube or something.

Thank you Smother for being such great supporters of our careers.

Peasants With Feathers president of The Creature Tweaker Council

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MARTYRD & MISFITS @ BB KINGS
NYC METAL BAND
MARTYRD
RETURN TO B.B.KING BLUES CLUB
Opening For The Legendary
MISFITS on HALLOWEEN NIGHT

Friday October 31, 2008

www.myspace.com/martyrd

NYC Thrash Metal Masters, MARTYRD return to B.B King Blues Club on Halloween Night opening for the legendary MISFITS. From neo-punk bands Green Day, Rancid and Blink 182 to metal acts Metallica, Pantera and Slayer to hard rockers such as Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Guns n Roses (who covered the classic Misfits song "Attitude") and more recently Slipknot, the Misfits have inspired many musicians and much of the music people are watching on TV and hearing on the radio today. Known for their blend of "old school thrash with a new school edge," Martyrd have established themselves as a great live band with appearances at B.B. King Blues Club in N.Y.C. with Testament, then returning to B.B.King for a gig with Death Angel. Martyrd recently performed with Sontata Arctica at the Nokia Theater in Times Square.

Doors open at 6:00 pm. Showtime: 8:00 pm. Tickets are $26.00 in advance, $30.00 day of show. This is an all ages show.

MARTYRD is currently on tour in support of their debut CD MANIAC. Upcoming shows include opening for Yngwie Malmsteen at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville New Jersey on October 24. Tickets can be purchased for this show by contacting MARTYRD at Martyrd13@yahoo.com

About MANIAC:

"Maniac is a heavy metal album that will fit as well in 1985 as it will in 2008. Many people describe us as thrash band, really we're a metal band with a lot of
influences, you'll hear a lot of Megadeth and Exodus in us, as well as more classic Maiden and Judas Priest. We like to keep things fast and heavy, but at
the same time harmony and melody are very important. We haven't forsaken everything that is new, but we've definately tried to hold true to what classic metal really is. Our album can hold its own against any of the metal classics, and will blow any of this new metal stuff right out of the water" - Michael Andreas: Lead Guitar and Founding Member of MARTYRD

Press tickets for B.B. King Blues Club show or interview inquiries with Martyrd: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

To purchase music or for more information: www.myspace.com/Martyrd

For booking inquiries please contact the band directly by email: Martyrd13@yahoo.com

Misfits information: www.misfits.com

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill info:

237 West 42nd Street
between Seventh and Eighth Aves.
212-997-4144
www.bbkingsblues.com


Subway: A,C,E, to 42nd St-Port Authority; N,Q,R,W,1,2,3,7 to 42nd Street-Times Square

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Sophya Grace @ Don't Tell Mama Showcase
An Evening of Music and Comedy IV
at Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street in NYC

Tuesday October 14, 2008 @ 7:00 PM
featuring Adam Kee and Sophya Grace
Special Guest Host
Matt Florio

Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy IV at Don't Tell Mama on Tuesday October 14 at 7:00 pm. This showcase and variety show will feature singer Adam Kee, singer/songwriter Sophya Grace, recording artsist Kristin Trotta, and singer / songwriter Andrea Dee. Comedian Matt Florio will be the Special Guest Host for the evening. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 7:00 pm, door opens at 6:30pm. Admission is $15.00, plus a two drink minimum. For reservations call Don't Tell Mama at 212-757-0788.

Adam Kee is an actor and singer who completed his M.F.A. in Acting in 2007 (Actors Studio Drama School/New School for Drama). While in Graduate School, he studied with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor, Ron Leibman, as well as acclaimed actor/director/playwright, Austin Pendleton, and Tony-nominated actor, Robert LuPone. Adam holds a B.A. in Theatre & Vocal Performance (Musical Theatre emphasis) from McKendree University, a liberal arts college in the St. Louis metro-east area. He also has additional training from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. New York Credits include: Elton John in Rocket Man (Triad Theatre), Suffici in Scenes from an Execution (59 East 59th Theatre), The Proprietor/First Apprentice in Woyzeck (Far From Oz Productions), and Charlie in Bekah Brunstetter's Sick, which was a winner at the 2006 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Play Festival. Additional NYC credits include roles with: Horizon Theatre Rep, American Theatre of Actors, American Place Theatre, and the Producers' Club. Regional Credits include: Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie, Charlie Conlon (and multiple other characters) in Stones in His Pockets, and Walker Harris in Two Rooms (NH Regional Theatre Award Nomination), all at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in New Hampshire.Additional regional credits include: Sylvia, Fallen Angels, Almost
Maine. Musical Theatre credits include: El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Bill Sykes in Oliver!, Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Drake in Annie Warbucks, The King in The King and I. Adam teaches for several New York-based performance studios, and he has been a guest artist at New York University and the School of Visual Arts (NYC). Please contact him via his website: www.adamkee.com.

Sophya Grace's style is a unique blend of R&B and Pop. In addition to being a world class performer, she is a songwriter who has garnered the attention of such notable producers / DJ's such as DJ Dirty Harry ( producer of "No One" - Alicia Keys/Fear by Jazmine Sullivan), DJ Obsession ( producer of "You" - Wayne Wonder), and "Burn Em Up" from Dangerous LLC ( producer of 50 Cent and others). Born and raised in Italy, at the age of four, Sophya discovered a talent for music as she excelled as a classically trained pianist. Sophya won a scolarship to a top U.S. music school in competition at the Umbria Jazz Festival. Currently, she has relocated to New York City pursuing her dreams, writing new material, and performing live for her growing number of fans. www.myspace.com/sophyagrace


Andrea Dee is an electrifying singer/songwriter whose sultry and captivating voice has seduced audiences in Paris, France and at The Bally's in Las Vegas. Her songs borrow elements from pop, soul, and jazz to create an original sound completely her own. For the last four years, Andrea has been performing and building a loyal following of listeners in New York City. www.myspace.com/andreadee55


Kristin Trotta is a hot new artist on the New York music scene. Blonde, sassy, and stylish, with a set of pipes to back it up, she is a talent not to be missed. Live performance is her forte – her performance abilities continually leave audiences amazed and her talent easily rivals many of today's established artists. Kristin's powerful vocal range along with her signature soulful sound make her music both unconventionally evocative and wildly penetrating: this stuff cuts straight to the heart. Though born and raised near Boston, Kristin has counted herself among faithful New Yorkers since 2003. A graduate of New School University's Jazz and Contemporary Music program, Kristin is professionally trained in jazz vocals and piano. She performs live around New York City and has recorded numerous demos in-studio. Kristin lives in Manhattan, where she continues to hone her craft, and is currently forming a band to perform with her in New York City. www.myspace.com/kristintrotta

Matt Florio is a dynamic comedian best known for his hilarious observational humor and character voices. A native of Florida, Matt began his career by performing character voices on the "Scotty Rollo & Philly Dan Radio Show" in Fort Lauderdale . He later went on to study improv and sketch comedy in New York at the famed Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. Matt soon transitioned to stand up where he excelled quickly. He performs regularly at New York's major venues as well as in New Jersey, where he co-founded two of New Jersey's most successful stand up shows, "Stand Up Parmesan" and "Newark Comedy Show". Matt is currently in pre-production of a television show he created and recently co-founded Comedy Doctors . Inc. which produces stand up comedy shows to raise money for worthy charities. www.myspace.com/mattfloriocomedy

For Industry Reservations Please call, 212-712-7362.

Location:

Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street
between 8th and 9th Aves.
For reservations and info. call 212-757-0788
website: www.donttellmamanyc.com

Admission: $15.00 plus 2 drink minimum

Subway: A,C,E to 42nd St-Port Authority

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Music Showcase with Adam Kee & Kristin Trotta
An Evening of Music and Comedy IV
at Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street in NYC

Tuesday October 14, 2008 @ 7:00 PM

Featuring Adam Kee, Kristin Trotta
and Andrea Dee

Special Guest Host
Matt Florio

New York, NY - (September 24, 2008) Michael Martinez is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy IV at Don't Tell Mama on Tuesday October 14 at 7:00 pm. This showcase and variety show will feature singer Adam Kee, recording artsist Kristin Trotta, and singer / songwriter Andrea Dee. Comedian Matt Florio will be the Special Guest Host for the evening. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 7:00 pm, door opens at 6:30pm. Admission is $15.00, plus a two drink minimum. For reservations call Don't Tell Mama at 212-757-0788.

Adam Kee is an actor and singer who completed his M.F.A. in Acting in 2007 (Actors Studio Drama School/New School for Drama). While in Graduate School, he studied with Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor, Ron Leibman, as well as acclaimed actor/director/playwright, Austin Pendleton, and Tony-nominated actor, Robert LuPone. Adam holds a B.A. in Theatre & Vocal Performance (Musical Theatre emphasis) from McKendree University, a liberal arts college in the St. Louis metro-east area. He also has additional training from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. New York Credits include: Elton John in Rocket Man (Triad Theatre), Suffici in Scenes from an Execution (59 East 59th Theatre), The Proprietor/First Apprentice in Woyzeck (Far From Oz Productions), and Charlie in Bekah Brunstetter's Sick, which was a winner at the 2006 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Play Festival. Additional NYC credits include roles with: Horizon Theatre Rep, American Theatre of Actors, American Place Theatre, and the Producers' Club. Regional Credits include: Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie, Charlie Conlon (and multiple other characters) in Stones in His Pockets, and Walker Harris in Two Rooms (NH Regional Theatre Award Nomination), all at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in New Hampshire.Additional regional credits include: Sylvia, Fallen Angels, Almost
Maine. Musical Theatre credits include: El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Harold Hill in The Music Man, Bill Sykes in Oliver!, Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Drake in Annie Warbucks, The King in The King and I. Adam teaches for several New York-based performance studios, and he has been a guest artist at New York University and the School of Visual Arts (NYC). Please contact him via his website: www.adamkee.com.

Kristin Trotta is a hot new artist on the New York music scene. Blonde, sassy, and stylish, with a set of pipes to back it up, she is a talent not to be missed. Live performance is her forte – her performance abilities continually leave audiences amazed and her talent easily rivals many of today's established artists. Kristin's powerful vocal range along with her signature soulful sound make her music both unconventionally evocative and wildly penetrating: this stuff cuts straight to the heart. Though born and raised near Boston, Kristin has counted herself among faithful New Yorkers since 2003. A graduate of New School University's Jazz and Contemporary Music program, Kristin is professionally trained in jazz vocals and piano. She performs live around New York City and has recorded numerous demos in-studio. Kristin lives in Manhattan, where she continues to hone her craft, and is currently forming a band to perform with her in New York City. www.myspace.com/kristintrotta

Andrea Dee is an electrifying singer/songwriter whose sultry and captivating voice has seduced audiences in Paris, France and at The Bally's in Las Vegas. Her songs borrow elements from pop, soul, and jazz to create an original sound completely her own. For the last four years, Andrea has been performing and building a loyal following of listeners in New York City. www.myspace.com/andreadee55

Matt Florio is a dynamic comedian best known for his hilarious observational humor and character voices. A native of Florida, Matt began his career by performing character voices on the "Scotty Rollo & Philly Dan Radio Show" in Fort Lauderdale . He later went on to study improv and sketch comedy in New York at the famed Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. Matt soon transitioned to stand up where he excelled quickly. He performs regularly at New York's major venues as well as in New Jersey, where he co-founded two of New Jersey's most successful stand up shows, "Stand Up Parmesan" and "Newark Comedy Show". Matt is currently in pre-production of a television show he created and recently co-founded Comedy Doctors . Inc. which produces stand up comedy shows to raise money for worthy charities. www.myspace.com/mattfloriocomedy

For Industry Reservations Please call, 212-712-7362.

Location:

Don't Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street
between 8th and 9th Aves.
For reservations and info. call 212-757-0788
website: www.donttellmamanyc.com

Admission: $15.00 plus 2 drink minimum

Subway: A,C,E to 42nd St-Port Authority

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The Dirty Heads Release Debut - Full Album Stream At AOL
The anticipated debut CD from SoCal alt. rock/hip-hop/reggae outfit The Dirty Heads – Any Port In A Storm, is available today; 9.23.08 (CD & Digital) via Executive Music Group (Fontana / Universal).

The album is available to stream in full at AOL:
http://music.aol.com/songs/new_releases_full_cds

The CD features one of the last recorded performances of the late keyboardist Billy Preston (best known for his work with The Beatles). The band was initially discovered by production heavyweight Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Hot Hot Heat etc.).

http://www.myspace.com/dirtyheads

Posted on: 09.23.2008 by OTMG | Flag as inappropriate

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P.H.O.B.O.S. new album "Anśdipal" out now !
P.H.O.B.O.S. new album, entitled “Anśdipal”, is out and available.

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Red Studio, France, this is the first official reference of record label Megaton Mass Products (PIKADON001CD), following debut album “Tectonics” released through Appease Me/Candlelight Records in 2005.

“Anśdipal” can be ordered from the official website www.phobosdrone.org (safe payment via Paypal). This first CD pressing, in long digipack format with 12-page booklet including full lyrics and illustrations, is strictly limited to 1000 copies.

More information about P.H.O.B.O.S. (sounds, discography, reviews, interviews, biography etc.) are also available on the website.

Recommended to people into slooow industrial blackened doom, and fans of Blut Aus Nord, Halo, Skinny Puppy, Godflesh, Nortt, etc …

Posted on: 09.17.2008 by unzenoid | Flag as inappropriate

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The Bramblemen release"Fast Train To Memphis"
THE BRAMBLEMEN
"FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS"
on Sonic Tonic Records

www.myspace.com/thebramblemen

Featuring ten original songs written by Rich Bloom ( Guitar and Vocals), "FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS" combines elements of early R&R, Rockabilly, Country and R&B to create an album with real Rock & Roll flavor for the modern era. The CD features the talents of Steve Holley (Wings drummer), Bill Cunningham (Box Tops bassist), Ian Lloyd (Stories "Brother Louis", Foreigner, Bryan Adams), Producer Richard Mazda (Wall of Voodoo, Fleshtones, Nick Cave, The Fall, AWB, JBs), Kramer (Prod. Urge Overkill's "Girl You'll be a Woman Soon" "Pulp Fiction Soundtrack"), Emory Joseph (writer for Bonnie Raitt), Eric Ambel (guitarist for Steve Earle & Joan Jett's BlackHearts), Jon Graboff (guitarist Ryan Adams), Tommy Frenzy (Tuff Darts) and Stefan Mazunik (great sax player with NYC Bands, Gato Loco and New York Howl). The Bramblemen's two music videos, “Tijuana Flower” and “Fast Train to Memphis” (included on cd) were directed by one time IRS Records producer and artist Richard Mazda. Mazda produced one of IRS Records most enduring hits, “Mexican Radio,” and here he also co-produces the title track of the album, “Fast Train to Memphis,” along with Harley Fine.





About "Fast Train to Memphis":

"This album represents my true passion for Real Rock and Roll and film, with many of the songs offering tribute to various classic genres that influenced me.”Fast Train to Memphis" is a noir type story that utilizes the musical flavor of southern R&B. "Tijuana Flower" is a Tex-Mex tribute to musicians like The Sir Douglas Quintet (Doug Sahm) and the story line incorporates imagery from the James Dean film "Giant." "Drag Strip Rally" tries to evoke the early sounds of the Beach Boys, Ronny & the Daytona’s California car/surf culture. "DreamWorld" tries for a Roy Orbison flavor (big note finish), "Weekend Fever" is an Elvis Presley type "Follow that Dream" narrative, with a Johnny Cash type of twang. "Real Gone Man (from Alabam'), "Cold Beer & Red Hot Women," and "Crazy Little Be-Bop Girl" were all songs I wrote for the film project I had started and they all have an early Country, Rockabilly feel. "Long Road Back," was described as Roy Orbison meets Creedence, a swampy southern style rocker with a film like story narrative. "Your Good Man's Gone" was influenced by "Exile on Main Street" era Rolling Stones, combining Rock and Roll, country twang and horn driven R & B. It was re-mixed and stripped down by Kramer for a more straight ahead rocking groove." - Rich Bloom: Words, Music, and Guitars for The Bramblemen



The Bramblemen started as a project to record a soundtrack for a movie treatment that Rich Bloom was writing. It continued on when Rich Bloom re-kindled his working relationship with NYC prod. Harley Fine, who had been in previous bands with Bloom. Bloom and Harley Fine had worked in bands in the early 80's where they played in clubs like CBGB'S and attracted the attention of Shawn Colvin's early management. Bloom continued to work with bands (including Bramblemen drummer Ed Watkins and Garland Jeffries guitarist Alan Freedman) playing clubs like Kenny's Castaways and the Bitter End. Bloom was working in the graphics field, producing soundtracks for sales meeting presentations and rock concerts including The Clash's historic run of shows at Bond's and Public Image Ltd. at Roseland. It was here he got to work with famed prod. Stewart Lerman (Alison Krause, Joe Jackson, Dar Williams, Jules Shear) on these projects when both were starting out. Lerman produced a song that Bloom co-wrote with keyboardist Benny Harrison that featured the talents of legendary Rascals' Eddie Brigati and Gene Cornish and sung by Harrison. Bloom dropped out for many years before starting the Bramblemen in 2006 with Ed Watkins, Michael Bodycomb and later Evan Mazunik.

Press and interview inquiries with Rich Bloom: Please contact Michael Martinez- 212-712-7362

email: mikempress@optonline.net



To purchase music or for more information: www.myspace.com/thebramblemen

CD available at CD Baby and i-tunes

Booking inquiries please contact Rich Bloom @ 203-918-2271

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New EP from Statelman
One of the more eccentric rock bands in the New Jersey music scene, Statelman, has just put out their first 5-song EP. The EP, entitled "The Ghost in the Static." was posted to the band's MySpace page on August 8th, 2008. The EP is eclectic, to say the least. Statelman's "The Ghost in the Static," features songs ranging from the poppy sing-along "The Ballad of Molly McQuade," to the darker, haunting "This Will Be the End of Us All." The CD is currently available to purchase on Snocap, and will be available on Digstation.com, CD Baby, and iTunes. You can listen now for free at www.myspace.com/statelman

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MARTYRD w- RAVEN @ L'AMOURS - Sept. 13
Michael Martinez
Press Representative
212-712-7362

MARTYRD
Open for The New Wave of British Heavy Metal
"GODFATHERS OF THRASH"

RAVEN
@ L'AMOUR in Staten Island, NY

Saturday September 13th, 2008 / Doors @ 8pm

MARTYRD Tour To Support Debut CD "MANIAC"

With Opening Spots with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and OVER KILL

www.myspace.com/martyrd



New York, NY-(September 8, 2008) Rising stars of the American Metal Scene, MARTYRD are proud to announce a new gig to support their debut CD "MANIAC." MARTYRD will head out to L'AMOUR in Staten Island, N.Y. on September 13th to open for "THE GODFATHERS OF THRASH" RAVEN. L'AMOUR is located 2354 Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island, New York 10309. Info: www.myspace.com/lamourrocks

MARTYRD continue their promotional tour for the release of their debut CD "MANIAC" opening for OVER KILL on October 15 at Penny Arcade in Rochester, N.Y. Admission for this show is $15.00. For more information, please go to: www.myspace.com/thepennyarcade

MARTYRD are also proud to announce a special performance at the Starland Ballroom opening for one of rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. Tim "Ripper" Owens of Judas Priest and Iced Earth will be fronting Malmsteen's infamous guitar playing. This is an all-ages show.

Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00. To purchase tickets, please email MARTYRD @ martyrd13@yahoo.com

Starland Ballroom:
570 Jernee Mill Road
Sayreville, NJ 08872
www.starlandballroom.com

Known for their blend of "old school thrash with a new school edge," MARTYRD have created a heavy metal album that wears it's influences proudly (Exodus, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Megadeth). After a red letter year including the release of their debut album MANIAC and spots playing with Testament, Death Angel, God Forbid, Joey Belladonna, and more, New York metalheads Martyrd are rounding out the fall playing with Overkill, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Raven.

PRESS and INDUSTRY TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHOWS

About MANIAC:

"Maniac is a heavy metal album that will fit as well in 1985 as it will in 2008. Many people describe us as thrash band, really we're a metal band with a lot of
influences, you'll hear a lot of Megadeth and Exodus in us, as well as more classic Maiden and Judas Priest. We like to keep things fast and heavy, but at
the same time harmony and melody are very important. We haven't forsaken everything that is new, but we've definately tried to hold true to what classic metal really is. Our album can hold its own against any of the metal classics, and will blow any of this new metal stuff right out of the water" - Michael Andreas: Lead Guitar and Founding Member of MARTYRD

MANIAC will unleash a thrash metal attack that captures what MATYRD's growing fan base have loved and admired. The title track can be described as a slightly schizo ride through the head of a madman forced on antipsychotic drugs, the track "Betrayal" displays the band's technical wizardry, for the ladies there is the ballad "Six", and of course fast and heavy neck-breakers like "Blue and Black" and "Soldier of Fortune."

Press tickets or interview inquiries with Martyrd: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

To purchase music or for more information: www.myspace.com/Martyrd

For booking inquiries please contact the band directly by email: Martyrd13@yahoo.com

Yngwie Malmsteen Info: www.yngwiemalmsteen.com

Over Kill Info: www.wreckingcrew.com

Raven Info: www.ravenlunatics.com

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UPDATE: MARTYRD Opens for YNGWIE in NJ
NYC METAL BAND
MARTYRD
@ the Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, N.J.
Opening For Guitar Virtuoso YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

Friday October 24th, 2008
www.myspace.com/martyrd

New York, NY-(August 28, 2008))Rising stars of the American Metal Scene, MARTYRD continue their promotional tour for the release of their debut CD "MANIAC" with a special performance at the Starland Ballroom opening for one of rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. Tim "Ripper" Owens of Judas Priest and Iced Earth will be fronting Malmsteen's infamous guitar playing. Known for their blend of "old school thrash with a new school edge," MARTYRD have created a heavy metal album that wears it's influences proudly (Exodus, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Megadeth). MARTYRD have also established themselves as a great live band with appearances at B.B.Kings in N.Y.C.opening for TESTAMENT, then returning to B.B.Kings to open for DEATH ANGEL. This is an all-ages show, 21 to drink.

Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00. To purchase tickets, please email MARTYRD @ martyrd13@yahoo.com


PRESS TICKETS AVAILABLE

About MANIAC:

"Maniac is a heavy metal album that will fit as well in 1985 as it will in 2008. Many people describe us as thrash band, really we're a metal band with a lot of
influences, you'll hear a lot of Megadeth and Exodus in us, as well as more classic Maiden and Judas Priest. We like to keep things fast and heavy, but at
the same time harmony and melody are very important. We haven't forsaken everything that is new, but we've definately tried to hold true to what classic metal really is. Our album can hold its own against any of the metal classics, and will blow any of this new metal stuff right out of the water" - Michael Andreas: Lead Guitar and Founding Member of MARTYRD

MANIAC will unleash a thrash metal attack that captures what MATYRD's growing fan base have loved and admired. The title track can be described as a slightly schizo ride through the head of a madman forced on antipsychotic drugs, the track "Betrayal" displays the band's technical wizardry, for the ladies there is the ballad "Six", and of course fast and heavy neck-breakers like "Blue and Black" and "Soldier of Fortune."

Press tickets or interview inquiries with Martyrd: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

To purchase music or for more information: www.myspace.com/Martyrd

For booking inquiries please contact the band directly by email: Martyrd13@yahoo.com

Yngwie Malmsteen Info: www.yngwiemalmsteen.com

Starland Ballroom:

570 Jernee Mill Road
Sayreville, NJ 08872
www.starlandballroom.com

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MARTYRD opens for YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
Michael Martinez
Press Representative
212-712-7362

NYC METAL BAND
MARTYRD
@ the Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, N.J.
Opening For Guitar Virtuoso YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

Friday October 24th, 2008

www.myspace.com/martyrd

New York, NY-(August 28, 2008))Rising stars of the American Metal Scene, MARTYRD continue their promotional tour for the release of their debut CD "MANIAC" with a special performance at the Starland Ballroom opening for one of rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. Tim "Ripper" Owens of Judas Priest and Iced Earth will be fronting Malmsteen's infamous guitar playing. Known for their blend of "old school thrash with a new school edge," MARTYRD have created a heavy metal album that wears it's influences proudly (Exodus, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Megadeth). MARTYRD have also established themselves as a great live band with appearances at B.B.Kings in N.Y.C.opening for TESTAMENT, then returning to B.B.Kings to open for DEATH ANGEL. This is an all-ages show, 21 to drink.

Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00. For more info. and to purchase tickets, go to: www.starlandballroom.com

PRESS TICKETS AVAILABLE

About MANIAC:

"Maniac is a heavy metal album that will fit as well in 1985 as it will in 2008. Many people describe us as thrash band, really we're a metal band with a lot of
influences, you'll hear a lot of Megadeth and Exodus in us, as well as more classic Maiden and Judas Priest. We like to keep things fast and heavy, but at
the same time harmony and melody are very important. We haven't forsaken everything that is new, but we've definately tried to hold true to what classic metal really is. Our album can hold its own against any of the metal classics, and will blow any of this new metal stuff right out of the water" - Michael Andreas: Lead Guitar and Founding Member of MARTYRD

MANIAC will unleash a thrash metal attack that captures what MATYRD's growing fan base have loved and admired. The title track can be described as a slightly schizo ride through the head of a madman forced on antipsychotic drugs, the track "Betrayal" displays the band's technical wizardry, for the ladies there is the ballad "Six", and of course fast and heavy neck-breakers like "Blue and Black" and "Soldier of Fortune."

Press tickets or interview inquiries with Martyrd: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

To purchase music or for more information: www.myspace.com/Martyrd

For booking inquiries please contact the band directly by email: Martyrd13@yahoo.com

Yngwie Malmsteen Info: www.yngwiemalmsteen.com

Starland Ballroom:

570 Jernee Mill Road
Sayreville, NJ 08872
www.starlandballroom.com

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Updated: The Bramblemen @ The Secret Theatre
THE SECRET THEATRE Presents
THE BRAMBLEMEN
"FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS"

CD / VIDEOS LAUNCH PARTY & CONCERT

44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City
Friday September 5
7:30 pm - 12:00 AM


The Secret Theatre and Artistic Director Richard Mazda are proud to present a CD / Video Launch Party and Concert for "Fast Train To Memphis", the new CD by The Bramblemen, on September 5, 2008. Featuring ten original songs written by Rich Bloom ( Guitar and Vocals), "Fast Train To Memphis" combines elements of early R&R, Rockabilly, Country and R&B to create an album with real Rock & Roll flavor for the modern era. The CD features the talents of Steve Holley (Wings drummer), Bill Cunningham (Box Tops bassist), Ian Lloyd (Stories "Brother Louis", Foreigner, Bryan Adams), Producer Richard Mazda (Wall of Voodoo, Fleshtones, Nick Cave, The Fall, AWB, JBs), Kramer (Prod. Urge Overkill's "Girl You'll be a Woman Soon" "Pulp Fiction Soundtrack'), Emory Joseph (writer for Bonnie Raitt), Eric Ambel (guitarist for Steve Earle & Joan Jett' BlackHearts), Jon Graboff (guitarist Ryan Adams), Tommy Frenzy (Tuff Darts) and Stefan Zeniuk ( great sax player with NYC Bands, Gato Loco and New York Howl).Produced by Harley Fine, Richard Mazda,and Rich Bloom "Fast Train To Memphis" contains ten Rich Bloom original songs and two videos produced and directed by Richard Mazda.

The CD Launch Party will feature live music by The Bramblemen, acoustic sets by Harley Fine and Michael Aguirre of The Blisstones, The Bramblemen's two new music videos directed by Richard Mazda, free food, and a complimentary "Fast Train To Memphis" CD. Free cocktails from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Free beer and wine all night. To R.S.V.P. please email: THEBRAMBLEMEN@YAHOO.COM

The Secret Theatre was opened to the public on September 5, 2007. The studio's conception and construction enabled Artistic Director and Owner Richard Mazda to fulfill a life long dream. Its inaugural show, Atonement, written by Joel Schatzky and directed by Rich Ferraioli, is a deeply touching story of a terminally ill man who must make peace with both his past and present. We strive to enrich the New York theatre scene by fostering a unique, creative environment in Long Island City, an ideal location for such a venture. An up-and-coming area with a vibrant, burgeoning art scene, Long Island City is home to P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, Silvercup Studios East, the Noguchi Museum, the Socrates Sculpture Park and The Queens Players.

The Bramblemen started as a project to record a soundtrack for a movie treatment that Rich Bloom was writing. It continued on when Rich Bloom re-kindled his working relationship with NYC prod. Harley Fine, who had been in previous bands with Bloom. Bloom and Harley Fine had worked in bands in early 80's where they played in clubs like CBGS and attracted the attention of Shawn Colvin's early mangement. Bloom continued to work with bands (including Bramblemen drummer Ed Watkins and Garland Jeffries guitarist Alan Freedman) playing clubs like Kenny's Castaways and the Bitter End. Bloom was working in the graphics field, producing soundtracks for sales meeting presentations and rock concerts including The Clash's historic run of shows at Bond's and Public Image Ltd. at Roseland. It was here he got to work with famed prod. Stewart Lerman (Dar Williams, Jules Shear) on these projects when both were starting out. Lerman produced a song that Bloom co-wrote with keyboardist Benny Harrison that featured the talents of legendary Rascals' Eddie Brigati and Gene Cornish and sung by Harrison. Bloom dropped out for many years before starting the Bramblemen in 2006 with Ed Watkins, Michael Bodycomb and later Evan Mazunik.

For more information: www.myspace.com/thebramblemen

Venue info:

The Secret Theater
44-02 23rd Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
website: www.secrettheatre.com

Subway: 7 Train to 45th/Courthouse
E or V to 23rd Street / Ely

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The Bramblemen CD/Video Launch
THE BRAMBLEMEN
"FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS"
CD / VIDEOS LAUNCH PARTY & CONCERT

featuring performances by The Bramblemen. Harley Fine & Michael Aguirre of The Blisstones

@ THE SECRET THEATER
44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City
Friday September 5
7:30 pm - 12:00 AM

www.myspace.com/thebramblemen

The Bramblemen will release their first full length CD, "Fast Train To Memphis"on September 5, 2008 at The Secret Theater in NYC. Featuring ten original songs written by Rich Bloom ( Guitar and Vocals), "FAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS" combines elements of early R&R, Rockabilly, Country and R&B to create an album with real Rock & Roll flavor for the modern era. The CD features the talents of Steve Holley (Wings drummer), Bill Cunningham (Box Tops bassist), Ian Lloyd (Stories "Brother Louis", Foreigner, Bryan Adams), Producer Richard Mazda (Wall of Voodoo, Fleshtones, Nick Cave, The Fall, AWB, JBs), Kramer (Prod. Urge Overkill's "Girl You'll be a Woman Soon" "Pulp Fiction Soundtrack'), Emory Joseph (writer for Bonnie Raitt), Eric Ambel (guitarist for Steve Earle & Joan Jett' BlackHearts), Jon Graboff (guitarist Ryan Adams), Tommy Frenzy (Tuff Darts) and Stefan Mazunik ( great sax player with NYC Bands, Gato Loco and New York Howl).

Produced by Harley Fine, Richard Mazda,and Rich Bloom "Fast Train To Memphis" contains ten Rich Bloom original songs and two videos produced and directed by Richard Mazda. "Fast Train To Memphis" will be released on SonicTonic Records.

The CD Launch Party will feature live music by The Bramblemen, acoustic sets by Harley Fine and Michael Aguirre of The Blisstones, The Bramblemen's two new music videos directed by Richard Mazda, free food, and a complimentary "Fast Train To Memphis" CD. Free cocktails from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Free beer and wine all night.

To R.S.V.P. please email: THEBRAMBLEMEN@YAHOO.COM

The Bramblemen performing on Sept. 5: Rich Bloom (guitar, vocals), Ed Watkins (drums), Michael Bodycomb (bass), Evan Mazunik (keyboards), and Michael Aguirre ( Blisstones guitarist) sitting in.

About "Fast Train To Memphis":

"This album represents my true passion for Real Rock and Roll and film, with many of the songs offering tribute to various classic genres that influenced me. "Fast Train to Memphis" is a noir type story that utilizes the musical flavor of southern R&B. "Tijuana Flower" is a Tex-Mex tribute to musicians like The Sir Douglas Quintet (Doug Sahm) and the story line incorporates imagry from the James Dean film "Giant." "Drag Strip Rally" tries to evoke the early sounds of the Beach Boys, Ronny & the Daytonas California car/surf culture. "DreamWorld" tries for a Roy Orbison flavor (big note finish), "Weekend Fever" is an Elvis Presley type "Follow that Dream" narrative, with a Johnny Cash type of twang. "Real Gone Man (from Alabam'), "Cold Beer & Red Hot Women," and "Crazy Little Be-Bop Girl" were all songs I wrote for the film project I had started and they all have an early Country, Rockabilly feel. "Long Road Back," was described as Roy Orbison meets Creedence, a swampy southern style rocker with a film like story narrative." - Rich Bloom: Words, Music, and Guitars for The Bramblemen

The Bramblemen started as a project to record a soundtrack for a movie treatment that Rich Bloom was writing. It continued on when Rich Bloom re-kindled his working relationship with NYC prod. Harley Fine, who had been in previous bands with Bloom. Bloom and Harley Fine had worked in bands in early 80's where they played in clubs like CBGS and attracted the attention of Shawn Colvin's early mangement. Bloom continued to work with bands (including Bramblemen drummer Ed Watkins and Garland Jeffries guitarist Alan Freedman) playing clubs like Kenny's Castaways and the Bitter End. Bloom was working in the graphics field, producing soundtracks for sales meeting presentations and rock concerts including The Clash's historic run of shows at Bond's and Public Image Ltd. at Roseland. It was here he got to work with famed prod. Stewart Lerman (Dar Williams, Jules Shear) on these projects when both were starting out. Lerman produced a song that Bloom co-wrote with keyboardist Benny Harrison that featured the talents of legendary Rascals' Eddie Brigati and Gene Cornish and sung by Harrison. Bloom dropped out for many years before starting the Bramblemen in 2006 with Ed Watkins, Michael Bodycomb and later Evan Mazunik.

Press reservations or interview inquiries with Rich Bloom: Please call Michael Martinez, 212-712-7362.

To purchase music or for more information: www.myspace.com/thebramblemen

CD avaialble at CD Baby and i-tunes

Booking inquiries please contact Rich Bloom @ 203-918-2271

Venue info:

The Secret Theater
44-02 23rd Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
website: www.secrettheatre.com

Subway: 7 Train to 45th/Courthouse
E or V to 23rd Street / Ely

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Kemal Banatte is promoting quality Hip-Hop
Kemal Banatte will be executive producing a compilation album due out next year. You can always check his page for fresh new tracks.

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Kemal Banatte will use "Ill Street Blues" at his fight
Kemal Banatte is an M.M.A. fighter. He'll be using this track as the entrance song for his next fight.

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Soki2u - new album out by international experimental collective
Hey all

Soki2u is a loose federation of independent, solo musicians based in UK, France and Japan and we've just released our album Seeing Faces. The whole thing can be heard on www.myspace.com/soki2u or bought on CD Baby at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/soki2u

We hope you enjoy the trax!

Respect
Soki2u

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