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Pick of The Month - Georgia & The Strines!The
Strines: This NYC pop-punk-rock band is packing the house
with sell-out shows at the best music venues in
SHU named John Lennon Grand Prize
Winner!This week, the John Lennon Songwriting Contest named Shu BOTH a Grand Prize Winner, with his song "I Wanna Leave (But I Can't Stop Wantin' You)," AND a finalist (runner up), with his song "Once Again," in the R&B category! This prestigious, international contest is open to both amateur and professional songwriters and routinely receives over 20,000 entries, which are judged by a professional panel of industry experts, songwriters and musicians. In addition, Shu has recently been granted a merit-based ASCAPlus Award from the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), in recognition of the "activity generated by [his] catalog" of songs.
Shu is a Rhodes Scholar who graduated Harvard and , at only 24 years old, was named a top songwriter, with "Amor," in the Billboard Song Contest, 2003. The album has also created such a buzz and avid following in
SuckaBrown hits over 80 radio
stations"Breezy, funky and upbeat...A Boston band to watch in the years to come." -Skope Magazine
"The music is so catchy with all the tight, unpredictable changes and dynamic movement...They can easily turn some label heads." -Taxi
"The band has grown rapidly into an impressive musical force that we can expect great things from."--David Avery, Powderfinger Promotions
Sucka Brown bought a black van and hit the road, playing hundreds of clubs and college shows in their first 18 months together. building an extensive fan-base. On the road, Sucka Brown shared the stage with numerous national acts like, The All American Rejects, Reel Big Fish, American Hi-Fi, Punchline, Ryan Cabrera, State Radio, Zox, Averi and The Paranoid Social Club. Sucka Brown's EP, known to their fans as The Orange EP, has over 5,000 copies currently in circulation and has received a enthusiastic welcome on local and college radio. "Gravity My Enemy" was chosen for the Nimbit Holiday Compilation with artists such as Seks Bomba, Michelangelo and Aberdeen City. The band has just released their first full-length album, entitled "Extra Medium", which they recorded at renowned Q Division Studios. Currently, the record is getting spins on over 80 college radio stations nationwide and has charted in the top 100 on RIYL.com.
LOST PARADE IS SELLING 1,000 TIX OR MORE TO
EACH SHOW AS HEADLINING BAND!!
Quickly creating a
"buzz", Lost Parade has reached the stage that other bands dream
of. They are selling 1,000 tickets or more consistently as a
headliner band at numerous venues. At the
Paladium Theater, they sold 2,550 tickets as the headlining band,
breaking a record for any unsigned band at that venue. Their
next show is at Mississippi Nights in St. Louis -
1,000 tickets have been pre-sold.
They have performed in shows
with National heavyweights Social Burn, Blue October, The Verve
Pipe, Luce, King's X, Gravity Kills, The Foo Fighters, Green Day, The
Urge, Stir, Dada and The Fixx. Their song
"Snakeskin" is receiving heavy rotation on world famous
radio KSHE95 and "Solitary Flow" was featured
in the movie "Employee of the Month." The band was
voted "Best New Rock Band" by the Grammy
Association and won the 2003 Demo & Grammy Review
Contest.
Lost Parade is known for their melodic vocals,
powerful guitars, and solid rock rhythms. Vocalist PJ Sharamitaro and Lead
Guitarist Jeff Faulkner (formerly of Soul Kiss) formed the vision of Lost
Parade. After an extensive search, PJ and Jeff were joined by Jeff Bradley
(Drums), Mike Bellovich (Bass Guitar) and Jason Baima
(Guitar).
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Foxtrot November - "A Band to watch out
for"The best of U2 meets the best of Coldplay. Intense emotion blends with refreshingly provocative lyrics all wrapped up in a wide array of perfectly colored and powerful sounds...
Read what the critics are saying about Foxtrot November...
"I would describe his music like this: he takes the best of U2 and Coldplay and wraps them warmly in his own world of intertwining melodies. "Â -Glenn Matullo, Producer (John Mayer, Pink, Collective Soul)
Foxtrot November has "...a very prominent stage show that captures the audience from the first note of the screaming guitar to the last note of the wailing vocals. This is definately a band to watch out for."-Atlanta Bands Take to the Stage, Creative Loafing
Rush the Clock "...is a new kind of pop rock record...one that combines catchy music with truly meaningful lyrics that will grab a hold of young and old alike for years to come."- Charleston City Paper
"Paul Nicolas and Foxtrot November have a polished, glossy sound not common among many bands today. The debut album, Rush the Clock, is as unique as it is genuine. The soaring vocals combine with a multitude of different textures to create a sound that will surely captivate audiences..." -Red and Black, University of Georgia
Foxtrot November's Rush the Clock was released in the late summer of 2004 to outstanding reviews. Since then, the band has been touring non-stop. Loosely classified as alternative / rock, the eleven tracks bring together a wide array of styles, influences, sounds, and emotions into an exceptionally cohesive album that is both innovative in its approach to songwriting as well as its appeal to a mainstream audience. Paul Nicolas' distinctively clean voice, wide vocal range, and provocative lyrics cut through the intricate instrumentation to produce thoughtful, yet powerful emotions. Foxtrot November is now on the road with a heavy, national touring schedule to bring their album to audiences throughout the
J. Hill opens for John Legend in U.S.
tour!The J.Hill Experience is a hard-rocking, in-the-pocket ensemble that is equally adept at dropping soul, funk, and rock with their jazz and blues chops on full display. J.Hill, a young, dynamic singer/songwriter/musician is yet another of the authentic, soulful artists that have emerged from the City of
Yo Flaco charts 37 on CMJ - Jim Beam "Best
Unsigned Band in America"Accomplishments of note:
Jim Beam "Best Unsigned Band in
American Music Award Nomination
Jambase: top 10 live bands of 2004
URB magazine "Next 100" bands to watch
Currently recording next single with Thom Russo (Audioslave, Jay-Z, Macy Gray...etc.)
6th consecutive Westword Magazine reader's poll award for "Best Hip Hop."
Charted 37 on CMJ charts
Take six formally trained jazz musicians, add three quick-witted emcees, sprinkle in some funk and soul, shake & serve and you have the tasty sound of Yo, Flaco! Following in the footsteps of such innovators as Tribe Called Quest, Jazzmatazz, and the Roots, Yo, Flaco! is a forward-thinking group that moves hip-hop ahead while still remaining accessible to lovers of all kinds of music. The funky rhythm section is punctuated by the "Flaco Horns" consisting of Ethan Raczka on saxophone and flute and Adam Bartczak on trombone and conch shell. Both are graduates of the Jazz Studies program at the
Yo, Flaco! has shared the stage with G. Love and Special Sauce, Tower of Power, Ozomotli, Soulive, Robert Walter's 20 th Congress, Pete Rock, Sage Francis, Blackalicious, KRS-1, Tonic, Galactic, Maktub, and Groove Collective to name a few. They are packing shows up and down the West and East Coast. Catch 'em in a small venue before it's too late.
14 year old Josh and the BlueFire Band steal
NYC ShowcaseAfter two A & R reps. from
major labels requested a showcase with the young band
BlueFire, AMG brought BlueFire into NYC and Josh and the
BlueFire Band stole the show. Led by 14 year-old Josh K.,
the A & R reps. were blown away by Josh's guitar skills and the
extraordinary performance of the whole band. BlueFire is available
for a private showcase at your label. Contact us at info@alphamusicgroup.com
to hear what all the "buzz" is about and we'll bring this band to
you. .Josh could very well become the next
virtuoso,
heavy-metal/rock guitarist of his generation and
BlueFire
is destined for greatest. To hear Josh's slick guitar playing,
listen to the clip below and hear his amazing solo in the middle of the
song. Even though the members are quite young
don't be fooled. They already have played hundreds of live shows including
shows in Nashville, New York City, Cleveland Ohio and more. From
A&R reps to the average person in a local night club, it doesn't
matter, Bluefire is poised to impress them and leave them scratching their
heads.
BlueFire was named "Best Teen
Band" in the New York International Music
Festival and "Best New Artist" in the Music
Video Festival, is taking the A & R industry by storm. At 13
years old, lead guitarist and vocalist, Josh, has led the BlueFire Band to
21 outstanding Press Reviews. The
amazing guitar virtuoso/prodigy has audiences standing on tables
and rushing the stage.
Child Actress, TV Star, 18 year-old Annique
plays private showcase for major record label.Just back from a private audition in California for a major label, 18 year old Annique has been receiving lots of major label attention. A child actress since the age of five and published songwriter by age eight, Annique has major labels taking notice. She is a seasoned songwriter and performer who commands the stage. She has starred and featured in dozens of lead roles for film,( Silence, Touched), television ( The Adventures of Shirley Holmes, Squawk Box, Goosebumps on FOX) and animation ( Braceface, Angela Anaconda, X-men, and Cyberchase). She also appears on several music recording's like Sharon, Lois and Brahm's "Let's Dance".
Annique's debut recording was a winner in the Q108 singer/songwriting competition last year. In 2004 she was also a finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition in the rock genre. This marked the beginning of her professional career as an independent musician. This past December, Annique successfully completed the Seneca College Independent Music Production Program, and showcased songs from her new EP entitled "Once Upon A Time" which won her the Jagermeister Sponsorship Award. We do not have a radio stream for this artist, but you can hear her powerful vocals and great songs at www.sonicbids.com/annique