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Week of June 27, 2003

* Everman Debut CD (BEC Recordings) Out June 24th, 2003

* Take Control Of Your Music Industry Future At The Atlantis Music Conference

* Molten Mike Songs To Be Distributed By WWRP

* Matt Mays Wins The Prestigous NXNE/CBC Galaxie Rising Stars Award For 2003

* Getmemusic.com Lauches Its Own Innovative New Record Label

* 3 Doors Down Rocks ‘AWAY’ With Peavey Guitar Amps

* Steve Blush Compiling NYC Rock & Roll Comp

* Unsigned Band Tremolo Included In New Line Cinema Release And Featured On Soundtrack

* Line 6 Unveils HD147, The Evolution Of Modern Guitar Amplifiers

Everman Debut CD (BEC Recordings) Out June 24th, 2003

Our roots run deep in Texas (Everman is the name of a little town in our home state) and Hong Kong (yes, the city near China) - strange bedfellows, we know. Brad Miles, our lead singer, grew up in Texas, went to college in Texas and fronted a band that toured Texas extensively for several years. Marcus Yoars, our guitarist, grew up in Hong Kong as a missionary kid and, well, owned a Dallas Cowboys shirt as a kid, if that counts.

Following college, Brad and Marcus moved to Nashville for decidedly different reasons but soon met on a common ground: music. Our friendship and musical partnership is as Abbott and Costello as they come: Brad is the voice - out front, passionate, vibrant, constantly in motion - the kind of guy who shouldn’t be allowed to drink coffee. Marcus is quiet, his influence more subtle - he’s the rock. Truly, we need each other. We’re a musical and personal brotherhood. After a few years in Nashville, we added bass player Glen Kimberlin and drummer Chris Brush (both fellow Texans) and signed a record deal with Gotee founder and producer Todd Collins (DC Talk, Audio Adrenaline, Out of Eden) on his new label, Beatmart Records.

Here’s what we’ve figured out after years of mistakes: We spend about 10 hours on stage each week. We love that time and want to be the best we can be. But to put too much focus on that time would be to overlook our real calling. We’ve got 158 more hours a week to do the “stuff” that really matters - building relationships that last through the come-and-go reviews and the not-so-tight concerts. We’ve seen God at work on stage, but we’ve seen Him more in the private prayer of a high schooler or through our initial contact with a youth minister when we arrive at a church or in a late-night conversation with a tired hotel clerk. That’s what our music is about.

Find out more about Everman at http://www.evermanmusic.com and their e-card about the new everman record - www.buzzplant.com/everman

Take Control Of Your Music Industry Future At The Atlantis Music Conference

Whether your words are “floetic” like 50 Cent or your voice is as sultry as Miss Norah Jones, the 6th Annual Atlantis Music Conference offers a wealth of knowledge from professionals in all music genres. The home of SoSo Def Records, TLC, Usher, Collective Soul, Butch Walker, Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins and many more famous names, Atlanta offers the perfect setting for the music conference that has come to call this cultural mecca of the South home. Returning for the 6th consecutive year Wednesday, July 30th through Saturday, August 2nd at the Sheraton Downtown Atlanta, Atlantis 2003 looks to be one conference artists and industry folks cannot pass up.

With something for everyone from industry executives to local artists, this year’s conference offers an outstanding opportunity to celebrate the music industry through an assortment of educational panels, new talent showcases, a job fair, and networking parties at some of Atlanta’s hottest venues. Also returning to Atlantis this year is the Urban Explosion with panels and showcases throughout the three-day weekend.

Molten Mike Songs To Be Distributed By WWRP

Ranluron Records has inked a deal with World Wide Record Pool (WWRP) to distribute Molten Mike songs. WWRP is an online, globally networked music company with over 2,000 FM and Club DJ’s and industry professionals.

“We are excited about the network of DJ’s and industry professionals that WWRP services” said Randall Ierna, Pres. of the label. “We have been getting a lot of airtime all over the world with Molten Mike’s new CD “Chameleon” and WWRP will broaden our reach even further” continued Ierna.

“I am very Jazzed at the prospect of DJ’s all over the world receiving my songs.” said Molten Mike. “I am especially thankful to all the DJ’s who have my songs in rotation. I have had feedback from fans from The United States,Japan, Australia, Poland, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, England, Argentina and a whole lot of other countries. It is most satisfying to know that the fans are listening.” concluded Molten Mike.

Matt Mays Wins The Prestigous NXNE/CBC Galaxie Rising Stars Award For 2003

The ninth annual North By Northeast Music Festival and Industry Conference, in conjunction with Galaxie, CBC’s Continuous Music Network, are proud to announce that MATT MAYS from Halifax is the winner for the 3rd Annual Galaxie Rising Stars Award for 2003. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter, guitarist received a cheque last Friday evening at The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto for $3,000.00. Formerly of The Guthries, Matt released a self titled independent CD to rave reviews in November 2003.

The rising star award is a tradition for NXNE that seeks to recognize emerging homegrown talent. The award is presented to one Canadian artist or band at NXNE who are thought to be the most likely to succeed amongst all domestic participants at the festival. A jury of knowledgeable music industry personalities selected by the directors of NXNE chose Matt from hundreds of eligible performers.

Getmemusic.com Lauches Its Own Innovative New Record Label

Independent music site Getmemusic.com has announced the launch of Virtual, its innovative new record label that is set to change the face of the music industry.

Coupled with the introduction of the site’s ‘Play CDs Online’ concept; a service that gives listeners the ability to preview whole CDs online before purchase, Getmemusic.com’s new label will enable more independent bands to showcase their work and sell their music.

“There is so much talent out there that needs to be heard, but, because competition is fierce, labels will only sign a small number of artists, leaving the majority of new and emerging music left out in the cold and, basically, unheard,” explained Mike Jackson, co-owner of Getmemusic.com.

“We have launched the label with the intent that ALL bands who apply will be signed. This may appear to be somewhat unconventional, but Getmemusic has always thrived on being different. And I have always believed that all bands should be given the chance to sell their music.”

3 Doors Down Rocks ‘AWAY’ With Peavey Guitar Amps

After a rock band goes Platinum with its debut record, most will follow-up in one of two ways: either by using success as leverage to “break out” and make an experimental second album, or by making a “safe” record reprising the formula that brought success in the first place. Matt Roberts of 3 Doors Down, who recently joined Peavey as a 5150® II and Triple XXX® guitar amp endorser, avoided both clichés and the sophomore slump altogether by serving up honest, American rock ‘n’ roll on his band’s new album, Away from the Sun.

The impetus and influence behind hard rocking songs such as “When I’m Gone” and “The Road I’m On” didn’t come from watching current trends or reading Billboard, either. “To be honest, I don’t even really listen to the radio,” said Roberts. “I’m pretty much a classic rock guy now. I don’t even know what’s going on currently, except for the bands we tour with.”

It makes sense: in order for Roberts & Co. to make a truly classic, original rock album, they went back to the classics for inspiration. “Our sound is different now,” he said. “The music has grown. In one word, it’s better.”

Steve Blush Compiling NYC Rock & Roll Comp

Author/DJ Steven Blush is compiling New York City Rock & Roll for Radical Records. The noted author of the book American Hardcore: A Tribal History is a prime mover in the scene he writes about and DJ’s in. In the 80s, he promoted many hardcore tours and shows, DJ’d an influential college radio show, and ran a record label. Later Blush published Seconds magazine, and wrote for Paper, Spin, Interview, Village Voice, Details and High Times magazines.

Blush has been promoting/DJ’ing Rock Candy nights at Don Hill’s NYC nightclub, and has been privy to a resurgence of real blood ‘n guts Rock & Roll in the big apple. New York City Rock & Roll will compile the best bands that represent the underbelly of NYC, a return to the Glam Punk, East Village, downtown sound, exemplified by the New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, and bands that started out at Max’s Kansas City and CBGB’s.

Unsigned Band Tremolo Included In New Line Cinema Release And Featured On Soundtrack

Up and coming act Tremolo have seen their fair share of excitement over the last few months. Music supervisor John Leshay heard the bands demo’s and decided to place their song “Promise Ring” at a crucial moment during the film “How to Deal”. The film is being released by New Line Cinema on July 18th and stars pop sensation Mandy Moore.

The song caught the attention of Capitol Records VP Jon Polk who is releasing the soundtrack on July 8th. Jon immediately added “Promise Ring” to the soundtracks already impressive roster including John Mayer, The Flaming Lips, Beth Orton, and many others.

Line 6 Unveils HD147, The Evolution Of Modern Guitar Amplifiers

Line 6, inventors of the first digital modeling guitar and amplifier, unveiled its newest guitar amplifier head, HD147. HD147 delivers new signature Line 6 tones, along with vintage amp models and modern tones, power for any live situation, premium effects, and a sleek chrome chassis.

“Like kids with comic book heroes, we took the best attributes of every great high gain guitar amp to build a super-amp that would rule them all,” said Darrell Smith, product manager, Line 6. “Our creation — the HD147 — offers obscene tone, ranging from chest pounding rhythmic chunk, to sparkly cleans, with an insane amount of power that cuts through any band with ease.”

Provided by the MusicDish Network. Copyright © Tag It 2003 - Republished with Permission

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