Sound: Metal / Rock / Alternative
Location: Atlanta, GA

No strangers to the Atlanta music scene, Dear Enemy blends their metal core with heartfelt vocals and alternative instrumentals for a sound with vast appeal. Their 2006 EP “Walking Past Yesterday” was produced by Corey Lowery and earned the respect and admiration of a slew of fans and over 3500 copies sold. “Believe The Rumors”, the 2008 full-length album, scored the band tours and opening slots for acts such as Sevendust, Chevelle, Alterbridge, Red, Hoobastank, Three Days Grace, and Taproot. Their new EP “Words of the Wicked” was also produced by Corey Lowery, and reiterates each band member’s contributions as well as their trademark powerful delivery. Dear Enemy’s sound is maturing as a group and solidifying their notch on the industry’s belt. The album explodes into “Erase” a commandingly demented delivery of remorseless drums, infectious energy, and twisted guitar. The bipolar addition of “Playing the Victim” is a dramatically defensive song with dynamic changes in melodies and demanding guitar that create an extremely marketable sound with mass appeal. The gripping turmoil of “Nothing In Return” proves the band’s diversity and lyrical delivery, featuring a killer guitar and a balance of radiance and gloom. Tribal drums lead the listener into the animalistic “Voices Carry” with a fuse of carnivorous growls and melodic cries. The title track “Words of the Wicked” includes more alternative influences, pummeling drums, and unapologetic vocals. The guitar solos that pop up on this EP are a welcome addition and the percussion strengthens songs. With its contagious energy and skillful dispatch, “Words of the Wicked” is sure to seize the attention of its listeners.

Dear Enemy is:
Vocals: Bryan Kraatz
Guitars/ Vocals: Gogi Randhawa
Guitars/ Vocals: Ryan Bennett
Bass: Ben Workman
Drums: Alex Dorminy

www.myspace.com/dearenemy
www.dearenemy.com

You can purchase Dear Enemy’s music from Amazon, iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and Zune. Albums/ EPs include: Words Of The Wicked, Believe The Rumors, Walking Past Yesterday, The Devined Sessions

Upcoming Shows:
Jun 18, 2010
Amos’ Southend Charlotte, NC

Jun 19, 2010
Hard Knox Grill Cayce, SC

Jun 25, 2010
House of Tunes – with Souls Harbor & Under the Flood Bluffton, SC

Jun 26, 2010
Music Farm – with Souls Harbor and Under the Flood Charleston, SC

Jul 10, 2010
Halligan’s Bar & Grill Charleston, SC

Jul 30, 2010
THE ROCK SHOP Fayetteville, NC

Jul 31, 2010
WILD BILLS – with Dangerous New Machine & Sub Cam Duluth, GA

Aug 27, 2010
Sky City – with Shotgun Opera Augusta, GA

Aug 28, 2010
The Rock House with Souls Harbor Tybee Island, GA

Sep 17, 2010
Doc McGee’s Winder, GA

Sep 18, 2010
The Rutledge Nashville, TN

For booking, legal, management and general inquiries contact info@dearenemy.com

ARTIST NAME: Trisha Stowell
COMPANY NAME:  Shadow Slinger
LOCATION: Atlanta and surrounding areas
CONTACT INFO:

PROFESSION/SPECIALTY:
Makeup Artistry and Skin Consultation

LIST OF SERVICES:
Makeup application, skin consultation, photo shoots, weddings and makeup parties

BIO & GOALS:
I have been in love with makeup ever since I was about 11 years old and received my first tube of mascara. I have been doing makeup on others since I was about 15 and last year I decided to really push myself into the industry. I went to Charles Gregory Makeup Academy in Atlanta in June of 2009 and received my certification in Makeup Artistry. Since then I have been busy every weekend with photo shoots. I just graduated from college in May making me the first person in my family to receive a college degree!

My goals are to keep perfecting my techniques and get some of my work on the covers of magazines!

CURRENT PROJECTS/ UPCOMING EVENTS:
Where to start? I am currently booked every weekend through the end of June and still booking shoots.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Credits:
Pink Wig: Model – Becca Brantley, Photographer – Ed Selby
Orange Make-Up: Model – Jessica Huntington, Photographer – Bryant Quivers
Tattoo: Model- Kris Melton, Photographer – Terry Dee of Albatross Digital Imagery

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R to L: Erin Watson, Davina Masicyzk, Katy Keene, Emily Boyd, Brittany Huntman, Shawn Williams, Elizabeth Hiott & Julie Arko

It’s official…Elvis is alive and well and living in Atlanta. At least in the hearts and minds of the seven girls in the all-female Elvis tribute band, the Pelvis Breastlies, that is. Formed just a little over a month ago, the group has already had a successful debut gig at The Inman Park Festival and The 5 Spot, the city has been plastered by the bands highly recognizable logo stickers, and their Facebook fan page gains more loyal followers by the minute. With their first full-length show all set for July 1st at The Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge, it appears that the Pelvis Breastlies have Atlanta “All Shook Up!”

Rumors have already been swirling around as to the how the band actually came to fruition. I had heard everything from a joke, to a dare, to a drunken idea at a bar in Little 5 Points. Shawn Williams (99X) , the masterminding engineer of the PB’s , laughingly set the record straight. “Ha! The rumors are already beginning? The concept actually began with my obsession with Elvis. Katy Keene (keys) and I had been talking about starting a band. One night, I was sitting at home listening to some Elvis, and it hit me! I was like “Hey Shawn, let’s start an all female Elvis Tribute Band!” I thought of a play on the words Elvis Presley…and came up with Pelvis Breastlies. I’m always coming up with crazy ideas, new hobbies, projects, but this one is, by far, my absolute favorite! I made a Facebook page, and asked if any females, who love Elvis, wanted to be in an all female Elvis tribute band. The seven of us barely knew one another, but after our first practice, we all realized that we ladies had an awesome connection…and natural talent (some of them had never played an instrument before).” And so it came to be that Shawn Williams (guitar), Katy Keene (keys), Elizabeth Hiott (drums), Emily Boyd (ukelele), Davina Masicyzk (percussion), Brittany Huntman (bass) and Erin Watson (lead vocals) were cosmically brought together by fate.

Front and center of the band is Erin Watson (100.5), who has an amazing stage presence to go along with her sultry vocals. I asked Watson about her vocal/stage background and how it feels to be representing “The King”. “I’ve always known I wanted to sing and perform. My family used to say I had too much personality for such a young girl. I think that was just a nice way of saying, “This girl’s too much to handle!” I come from a musical family. Both of my parents sang all the time. My mom played piano, while my aunts and uncles would pick and sing Gospel songs. Since I was about two years old, I used to dress up like Jem (the cartoon rockstar from the 80′s) and would sing and dance around the house. I’ve always loved being on stage, whether in plays or in the choir. I’ve never had any formal training, just a genuine love for music and using my voice. All I’ve wanted to do since I was too young to know any different was sing, play music, and travel while doing it. I’ve been in three other bands, and still have my original band, Altovox, but, I feel like this band is so special. All the girls are on the same page about what we want out of this…to pay the best tribute to the “King” as possible and look good while doing it! I love Shawn Williams, for being the quirky girl that she is and making this dream become a reality.”

Manager, Julie Arko, commented on the unprecedented positive support of the group. “Considering the band has only been together for a little over a month, the response has been overwhelmingly amazing! We started getting contacted almost immediately by venue owners, photographers, etc, wanting to be a part of this idea, and to offer their help. It’s been fantastic! Right now, the girls are just working really hard to bring more great music to the local venues as quickly as possible.“

At this juncture, the future of the Pelvis Breastlies looks infinitely promising. With the musical and marketing talents of each member, this band appears to be on the fast track to destinations unknown. I asked Shawn about her plan and vision for the group and where she sees the Pelvis Breastlies ultimately ending up. “Well, I never really had a “plan” of how this whole amazing adventure would go. The energy in these ladies, the love for Elvis, and the love from our friends and their friends, has kinda blown me away. It’s beyond exciting!! We are just taking things as they come at us. We would love to play venues outside of Georgia, Elvis festivals, train stations, etc.. The main point of this whole idea was to have fun and to help in any way that I can, to keep Elvis’ music around for generations to come.”

Your next chance to catch the brilliantly bedazzled Pelvis Breastlies live is July 1, 2010 at The Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge. Tickets are not available yet, but I am predicting a line around the block. Until then, here is a link to some amateur video that captured a very impromptu performance at The Five Spot last weekend.

No strangers to the Atlanta music scene Jungol is an undeniably creative and talented trio with a fan base as eclectic as their music. Their take on electronic rock is not only unique, but appealing to a new untapped audience. By combining alternative rock, ambient additions, and a creative layering of melodies, they have created a sound all their own. Pulling influences from the classics to today Over The Sun And Under The Radar fully embraces the band’s new approach to writing. The guys put more focus on vocals, which are strong, hypnotic, and enthrallingly harmonic. Songs are also shorter and highlight the guitar in key places as opposed to drawn out solos. L.A. Possum and Before The Night both feature more of an alternative sound with a darker edge wrapped around their calm delivery. The spacey intro of Empty Tank leads straight into an otherworldly melody with repetitive drums focusing on the storyteller vocals. Other standouts include the wistfully mellow Moving Song and Sit Still which features a strong opening and Pink Floyd-like, melancholy instruments. The stand out song and also the album’s opener, Another Life, is powerful without being aggressive. The captivating vocals paired with quick drums and psychedelic synths create a natural flow that’s smooth, bold, and harmonic. The climatic bridge is laced with emotion and is a grandiose closer to the song. The disc is nothing short of beautiful and showcases Jungol’s knack for composing and their lyrical abilities. With a charismatic new album and a southeast tour, they may not be under the radar for long.

Jungol is:
Graham Yoder (guitar, vocals, sampler, glockenspiel, percussion)
Jason Monseur (drums, percussion)
Josh Yoder (vocals, bass, synths, keys, guitar)

www.myspace.com/jungolband
www.jungol.net

You can purchase Jungol’s albums from Amazon, iTunes or cdbaby.
Albums include: Places EP, Tiny Heaven, & Trapdoors Corridoors and Chasms

Below our pictures of Jungol’s performance the night of their CD Release Party at The Earl for Over The Sun And Under The Radar. All pictures taken by Susie Ceruto of Sassy Photography and Shock & Awe. Click on the picture to view it larger. Please do not use without permission.

Upcoming Shows ( view all )

May 6 2010 7:00P
500 Songs For Kids @ Smith’s Olde Bar – Performing Sledgehammer
Atlanta, Georgia, US
May 12 2010 9:00P
The End w/Odist and Gunslinger
Nashville, Tennessee, US
May 12 2010 9:00P
The End w/ Odist and Gunslinger
Nashville, Tennessee, US
May 14 2010 8:00P
Ziggy’s w/Odist
Chattanooga, Tennessee , US
May 20 2010 8:00P
Lemon Grove w/The Zou
Youngstown, Ohio, US
May 21 2010 8:00P
TBA
pittsburgh, Pennsylvan, US
May 22 2010 8:00P
Arlene’s Grocery
New York, New York, US
May 23 2010 8:00P
The Cave w/ Nerd Parade
Chapel Hill, North Caro, US
May 24 2010 9:00P
TBA
TBA, North Caro, US

May 25 2010 8:00P
Broadways w/Nerd Parade
Asheville, North Caro, US
May 27 2010 8:00P
Clermont Lounge
Atlanta, Georgia, US
May 28 2010 8:00P
Amici
Milledgeville, Georgia, US

May 29 2010 8:00P
Little Kings w/ Daffodil and Manray
Athens, Georgia, US
Jun 25 2010 9:00P
North River Tavern
Sandy Springs, Georgia, US
Jul 23 2010 6:00P
Slopfest @ Little Kings
Athens, Georgia, US
Jul 24 2010 8:00P
Nophest @ Eyedrum
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Aug 15 2010 8:00P
The Strange Daze Music and Arts Festival @The Masquerade
Atlanta, Georgia

GENERAL CONTACT:
jungolband@gmail.com

BOOKING:
jungolbooking@gmail.com

MANAGEMENT:
Lauren E. Wilson
Local Evolution of the World Ent.
Lauren@localevolutionoftheworld.com
404.593.1212

PUBLICITY:
Liz Lawon
Liz Lawson @ Deus Ex Machina
www.deusexmachinapr.com
liz@deusexmachinapr.com

I interviewed Jungol at the Earl just prior to their performance the night of their CD release show for Over The Sun, And Under The Radar. By the time the second band was mid-set, the place was brimming with people from wall to wall, all eager to hear the talented trio’s new material. After reviewing their last album, Places, I already knew that between the hypnotizing vocals and skillful melodies their new album would be a smash among the crowd. These down to earth, laid back guys and I settled into the back of The Earl in a room covered with odd décor and sharpie messages on every wall. Josh, Jason, and Graham along with their manager, Lauren Wilson, shared their upcoming plans and their never ending quest to create.

Your band used to be called Liquid Jungol. What preempted the change to Jungol?

Graham: I guess we had used it since high school and we pretty much just got tired of the name. Our music was kind of changing too and we just thought it was fitting to change to something new. We had thought of other names too that didn’t have anything to do with Jungol, but we wanted to keep with the old name somehow, and we just changed a letter. It really has no meaning; it just kind of looks cool.

Josh: It has an essence of our past because it’s similar. It’s pretty silly, but basically it has no meaning.

Graham: When the sound was changing we just felt like it was time for a change. It seemed right to do.

Your 4th release is called “Over The Sun And Under The Radar”. Can fans expect the sound of Jungol they love, or did you try to branch into new territory?

Graham: I think the constant thing that we always have as a band and on every album is funk and having a groove of some sort underneath what we do, and that’s still there. It’s definitely different. There’s not as many ripping guitar solos, and it’s not as “notey”. Some of our other albums were more progressive maybe, and we were into weird time signatures and stretching songs out real long. On this one all the songs are shorter and more concise. I think the vocals are really important for us too, we’ve just been layering lots of harmonies, and we’ve been getting more into electronics.

Josh: It’s very different in that. Basically our EP Places had an electronic kind of feel at certain parts of it, but we didn’t really embrace it fully. So on the new CD instead of playing real bass on every song I play real bass on less than half. I play like synth and other things on it.
***Read the review of “Places” on www.RockFistReviews.com

Graham: We’re not like synth-pop and we don’t use electronic beats; it’s more about the textures what the synths bring. We use it more for texturing as opposed to making straight-up dance music.

Where did you record the album and who helped produce it?

Jason: Rich ‘n’ Roll Studios in Alpharetta with Rich Grillo.We recorded Places and Tiny Heaven there.

So you have some history.

Jason: yeah, that’s been our go to guy for awhile. He’s very reasonable and very cool and he’s got really good equipment.

Josh: That’s what’s cool about it; we get to go to Rich’s place and just really get laid back and take our time. We essentially produce ourselves, pretty much. Justin Mullinix at Generator Sound Studios in Decatur is the guy that mixes everything we do and he has acted more like a producer on the new album and Places. We’ll be working a lot more with him in the future too.

Have you guys already started talking about creating new material?

Graham: We already have a bunch of songs in the works. We always have tunes that we’re working on. We probably already have another album cooking.

Josh: It’s in the oven, or it’s about to be in the oven.

Jungol already has a CD Release Tour scheduled in May up and down the east coast. Do you have any plans to venture west this year?

Josh & Graham: Yes!

Jason: Definitely!

Graham: When we can afford it.

Josh: We’re not there yet. We’ve been out there once, and that was a couple of years ago. It was great, it was awesome. We had two shows in LA and played everywhere we wanted to play, but we just can’t do it yet. It’s expensive. But we go up to New York a lot. We’ve been there like six times.

Jason: We do want to be able to tour all over the world one day; Japan, Australia, everywhere we get the opportunity to do it.

Have you sought out management?

Graham: Lauren Wilson, and she’s been working with us for… well we talked about it for a long time. It’s been in the works for over a year.

Lauren Wilson: Officially April 1st they signed to Local Evolution of the World Entertainment. Which will be focused on marketing, management, and promotion. And their brain child is my brain child. You can find my website within the next month at www.localevolotionoftheworld.com.

Graham: We have a publicist too. She’s awesome, Liz Lawson. She’s from Atlanta and she’s great.

Josh and Graham, you’re both brothers. Does that ever create challenges in writing music or touring? Jason feel free to answer as well.

Josh: The great thing is we’re always searching out new music. We keep each other from really being stagnant. It’s just been a process our whole lives I guess. Writing and creating and we’ve always been creating something since we were really little. We’re always doing stuff and it still works for us at 27. It hasn’t gotten in the way of that. But touring, I think we get along pretty well.

Graham: We get along pretty well. I mean there is the brother fights. We’re twins so we’re extra f*d up.

What’s an average day on tour like?

Jason: Driving.

Josh: Looking for coffee shops.

Jason: Making sure we’re on time for load in. And if we can, if we have time, wherever we’re at we’ll go check out the scene, hang out with people.

Graham: Get some good food.

Jungol will be performing at two festivals this summer in Atlanta: No Fest at Eyedrum on July 24th and The Strange Daze Music & Arts Festival on August 14th. Can you tell us a little about these shows?

Lauren Wilson: Strange Daze is a serious collective of bands in Atlanta and the southeastern regional acts. It really spands all different genres. Nadia Lelutiu With The Moon & Pluto has really done an amazing job of tapping into the newest, and in my opinion the best, of the southeast and Georgia’s different genres. It’s really a great festival.

Josh: And we’re going on at 11pm on the last day.

What bands do you hope to get the opportunity to perform with some day?

Graham: Bjork.

Josh: Bjork. If Mars Volta ever had an opening band, but they never will. They don’t do that.

If you could give any advice to other aspiring artists, what would it be?

Jason: Don’t take shit from anybody.

Graham: I would say just keep searching out and experimenting and just keep loving playing music. That’s the main thing that keeps like…

Josh: That keeps a good band going. I think bands that always keep going are bands that just love the process of it.

Graham: And bands that dig the whole business process too. To be a good band you really have to dig in and uh..

Jason: Get dirty in the whole thing.

Graham: But you have to enjoy it to some extent.

Jason: Don’t give up.

Josh: Don’t give up.

Graham: Don’t give up. Never give up.

COMPANY NAME: Albatross Digital Imagery & Albatross Artist Management

LOCATION: Historic Buford

PROFESSION/ SPECIALTY: Fashion & Glamour Photography, Wedding & Event Photography

LIST OF SERVICES: Photoshop Expert, Artist Management & Career Advancement

CONTACT INFO: Albatross Digital Imagery & Albatross Artist Management

Email: td@albatrossdi.com, Website: www.AlbatrossDI.com,  Phone: 770-702-3677, Twitter: AlbatrossDI, Facebook: Terry Dee, http://www.modelmayhem.com/AlbatrossWiz,  for Photoshop, http://www.modelmayhem.com/Albatross for Photography, www.GBravesFans.com Gwinnett Braves Blog (Yes we get more traffic than their own website).

BIO:
In my truly humble opinion the female form, strong yet frail, angular with soft curves, is the most impressive subject for a photographer to shoot. I shoot this, sports, art & scenery and love to work with light, angles, and patterns to bring all to a more interesting & poignant level. I have been into photography for 25 years and have been a pro for the last 13 in the fashion, glamour, print and artistic realms.

I have worked for Click & Smithe Atl Models and freelanced for many others. Clients include Absolute, Under Armor, Worth Sports, Doeringer Guitars (www.DoeringerGuitars.com ) and countless Make-up, Hair and Fashion vendors. I also write for and manage a team of bloggers for the Gwinnett Braves and Atlanta’s AAA affiliate team.

GOALS:
To get better at what I do everyday by learning from the people around me, even if I am mentoring them.

CURRENT PROJECTS/ UPCOMING EVENTS:
Countless shoots, I stay pretty busy. Some of the more interesting include an underwater video shoot for Doeringer Guitars, Events for USSSA Softball, and recurring events for the Gwinnett Braves.

WHY HE ROCKS:
I feel my best quality is capturing any body shape & height to its fullest potential. I have a very creative sense and an artistic flair. I also have the ability to bring out the best in a subject by either letting her run with an idea or by instruction. Either way, the melding of the team of creative supernovas will create a product more valuable than the sum of each separately. It may sound corny but it is a true statement. So don’t think out of the box, break out of it.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Credits: Well the immortal Kris Melton (Rock Fist Queen, www.modelmayhem.com%2FKrisMelton&h=9c0e4) for one! Dancer, model actress Lovaniya (www.lovaniya.com), Reality Show winner Mindy Finney, Aimee Muyers (Playboy Ent & Maxim model), Linda Dupree (MUA Hair specialist).

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PROFESSION/ SPECIALTY/ SERVICES: Basic Photo service provided, Portraits, Head Shot, Documentation, Archival Photography, Products, Places. I specialize in People, Aircraft and Aerial.

Contact Info:
www.tooskoopsphotography.com
tooskoops@gmail.com
List of Services:
Available for hire for portfolio/ portraits, band photos & performance photos, band merchandise promo, etc. Contact him for pricing and information.
Bio & Goals:
Born in Eastern North Carolina. I moved to Atlanta, Georgia after high school to attend the Art Institute of Atlanta. From there I went to work for rock bands as a drum tech as I was already a drummer. I had already been taking snapshots quite a bit for years at that point.

Eventually I got better and I decided to pursue a second career in photography. I have since accumulated a large number of photos of a vast array of subjects, from birds and bands to barns and beaches. The extensive travel has allowed me to grow this database of photos as well as become a better photographer. This site showcases an assortment of subjects I’ve photographed over the years.

In recent years I attended and continue to attend the annual Nikon School as well as The Rocky Mountain School of Photography workshop. My best teacher has been constant practice. I’m almost constantly thinking of some aspect of photography.

When I’m not on the road I shoot out of my home studio located in downtown Atlanta. There I can shoot single, couple, family and group shots as well as products up to bicycle size.
Current Projects:
Gov’t Mule, Pin Up Portfolio, Portraits, Finding New Clients

Examples of work:
See examples of his work below. See more of his work by visiting http://www.tooskoopsphotography.com/c/tooskoops/gallery-list or www.tooskoopsphotography.com
Below are examples of SLE Photography’s work from a photo shoot with Editor of Rock Fist, Kris Melton. . Click on the picture to make it larger. Photograph by Steven Lance Eubanks. Please do not use without permission. http://www.tooskoopsphotography.com

Sound: Reggae-Rock

Location: Savannah, GA

Label: LAW Records

These Savannah locals have been performing their roots-reggae meets contemporary rock tunes to an ever growing fan base since 2003. Although the majority of their fans are located in the Southeast, their tour to the west coast this summer is sure to introduce them to a whole new audience. With music that reads into the soul, and calms the spirit, the entrancing musical collection of “Everyone On Everynight” appeals to the Rasta in us all. Their third album reflects mellow melodies combined with an array of influences creating their own spin on reggae. The album opens with “Casting Of The Cares” a catchy song that highlights keys that pop along with the bass during the verse and a heavier chorus with a deep guitar and catchy lyrics. Paired with the smooth vocals and a crying guitar solo, this song is a great introduction to the rest of the album. “Keeping In Touch” is a chill, solemn track with a psychedelic ambience. Vocals remain strong, but are softened for a more relaxed feel as they sing poetic lyrics that seem to hypnotize the listener. The simple delivery makes a big impact. “Illuminate” opens with a heavier sound that leads into an electronica vibe where the bass and drums are distinctive. This song proves they can think outside the box and branch off while staying true to the core of their music. “Here In Front Of Me” has more of a pop influence that could introduce them to more of a mainstream audience, and although born in a somber setting, lyrics are sweet, poetic, and hopeful. “Carouser” features loads of bass and a squealing guitar leading into a jam session with spacey rifts, relaxed vocals, and a finale of drum rolls paired with a surge of guitar. The album is now available from iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. Passafire’s talent is demonstrated on “Everyone On Everynight” and is also guaranteed to be found at one of their live performances.

Passafire is:
Ted Bowne – Guitar/Lead Vox
Will Kubley – Bass/Vox
Adam Willis – Keys
Nick Kubley – Drums

www.myspace.com/passafire
www.passafiretheband.com
www.rockthethreads.com/passafire (purchase t-shirts and CDs)

You can purchase Passafire’s albums from Amazon, iTunes or cdbaby.
Albums include: Everyone On Everynight, Submersible, and Passafire (self titled)

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Shows:
May 1 2010 12:00P
A Taste Of Beaufort (as a trio, minus Adam at this show)
Beaufort, South Carolina

May 8 2010 3:00P
Winterplace Park
Salisbury, Maryland

May 22 2010 7:00P
Club Firestone w/ The Supervillains
Orlando, Florida

May 29 2010 5:00P
Pier Six Concert Pavilion w Michael Franti & The Wailers
Baltimore, Maryland

May 30 2010 5:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @The Boathouse FREE ALL AGES
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Jun 1 2010 9:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The Pourhouse
Charleston, South Carolina

Jun 2 2010 7:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The Masquerade ALL AGES
Atlanta, Georgia

Jun 4 2010 8:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The Kitchen Pass
Joplin, Missouri

Jun 5 2010 8:00P
Wakarusa Music Festival
Ozark, Arkansas

Jun 7 2010 8:00P
Wakarusa Music Festival
Ozark, Arkansas

Jun 9 2010 9:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The Black Sheep ALL AGES
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jun 10 2010 8:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The Marquis Theatre ALL AGES
Denver, Colorado

Jun 11 2010 9:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The Belly Up ALL AGES
Aspen, Colorado

Jun 15 2010 8:00P
The Underground supporting The Aggrolites
Reno, Nevada

Jun 16 2010 8:30P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The New Parish ALL AGES
Oakland, California

Jun 17 2010 8:30P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ The Catalyst (Atrium) 16 +
Santa Cruz, California

Jun 18 2010 7:30P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ Saint Rocke 21+
Hermosa Beach, California

Jun 19 2010 8:30P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ Winstons 21+
San Diego, California

Jun 20 2010 7:30P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ Rhythm Room ALL AGES
Phoenix, Arizona

Jun 23 2010 6:30P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ Club Congress ALL AGES
Tucson, Arizona

Jun 25 2010 9:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ Jack’s Patio Bar ALL AGES
San Antonio, Texas

Jun 26 2010 9:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ Emo’s ALL AGES
Austin, Texas

Jun 27 2010 8:00P
Everyone On Everynight Summer Tour @ House Of Rock ALL AGES
Corpus Christi, Texas

Management & Booking:
MGMT Evan Peters ep@adamantrecords.com Adrian Amodeo adrian.amodeo@gmail.com Booking Ryan Owens Monterey International (312) 640-7500 ryan@montereyinternational.net

Location of Show: The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA

Sample if you like: Devil Wears Prada, Jamie’s Elsewhere, Dance Gavin Dance

A Day to Remember, hailing from Ocala, Florida, are known as much for their powerpunk choruses as they are their earth-shattering breakdowns. As always, these boys never fail to live up to the hype. They even managed to sell out tickets for a two night experience at the Masquerade in Atlanta. ADTR brought with them equally brutal supporting acts Enter Shikari, Silverstein, and August Burns Red. As a regular concert goer and reporter, I can easily say that this line up shook the house down, as well as the surrounding five blocks of the city.

The first act to hit the stage was The UK’s own Enter Shikari. This band threw out all the misconceptions that the opening act is just for warm ups. The second their signature bumping synthesizer started up, no one in the sold-out crowd was standing still. The electronics coupled with heavy screams created a rave just short of ecstasy rolling and glow sticks flying. I was impressed with the stage presence that Enter Shikari put on with some of their hits “No Sssweat” and “Juggernauts”. After this showing at their first concert in Atlanta, I will put money that this will certainly not be their last at the Masquerade.

The next group to come out was Silverstein coming from our neighbors to the North. Because of the fact that this band has been around the block and released four studio albums and two EP’s, many in the crowd did not think that these guys could play all of the fan favorites. Again, the fans were proved wrong when Silverstein opened up with their latest single “Vices” from their album A Shipwreck in the Sand. Of course Silverstein had to play a few oldies for the fans that have stuck around since this bands inception in 2000, and songs like “Bleeds No More” and “Hear Me Out” not only quenched the fans’ thirsts, but these tunes also got the people who weren’t familiar to tear up the mosh pit. After seeing this band countless times, it is a given that Silverstein will always be welcome in Atlanta.

Here at the halfway point of the night is when things got fun. The crowd was loosened up and ready to throw down, and what better band for this than metalcore legends August Burns Red? ABR, who was here recently at the 7Venue in Douglasville, bring such amazing riffs, bass drops, and screams that it is almost expected. Jake Luhrs’ has such a dynamic range of growls and yells that would put any two-bit screamers in their place. In the same way, songs like “Marianas Trench” and “Composure” put any two-bit mosh warriors in their place. This all culminated in their final song of the set, “American Dream”. The frenzy in the crowd not only included the moshpit, but also crowdsurfers galore. If you were standing still before this band, your legs and arms got a hefty work out moving to the music.

By the time the intricate LED light show was set up, the entire venue was in a fever pitch chanting “ADTR ADTR!” relentlessly. This was what everyone was waiting for. The headliners A Day To Remember rolled out on stage to open with the crowd pleaser “Downfall of Us All”. Because of this band’s genre-transcending fanbase, they made sure to not only play their two hardest hits – “Mr. Highway is Thinking About the End” and “A Shot in the Dark”- but also more poppy tunes like “Have Faith in Me”. A Day to Remember even played songs off of their first record, aptly named Old Record, such as “Casablanca Sucked Anyways” and “You Should’ve Killed Me When You Had the Chance”. As far as the encore goes, many fans were shocked when vocalist Jeremy pulled out an acoustic guitar to sing the acoustic ballad “If It Means A Lot To You”, but then stepped it up to play their most well known song, “Plot to Bomb the Panhandle”. As a long time friend and fan of A Day To Remember, I have certainly never seen these guys at the top their game like this, and they are only getting started. No glass ceilings for this hardcore group.

With the start of the “Toursick 2010″ tour kicking off here in Atlanta, Georgia, it was no surprise that a cross section of every hardcore fan would come out of the woodworks to support these bands. I have seen many quality shows at The Masquerade, but this show definitely tops my list of best concerts at any venue.

Special Thanks to Silverstein, A Day To Remember and everyone at Victory Records

Myspace:  ADTR – http://www.myspace.com/adaytoremember

Name: Connor Christian
Company Name: Vintage Earth Music
Profession/ Specialty/ Services: Production/Songwriting
Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact:
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Bio & Goals:
Goals: To make your record sound better than even you thought it could!!!

Bio: Equal parts modern troubadour, back road poet and outlaw rocker, Connor Christian creates gritty, soulful songs of experience revealing solace in hardship, hope in destitution, and a dustbowl sensibility. His powerful music draws on influences ranging from Ryan Adams, G. Love, and Counting Crows to The Band and Tumbleweed Connection-era Elton John and makes a heartfelt statement found at the crossroads of Roots Rock and Americana.

Connor left home at the age of 14 and forged a path of personal and musical discovery that took him to Indonesia, South Korea, France, Belgium, Singapore, and beyond. It was in these places that Connor cultivated his deeply felt views on American life and found strength in the perspective he could deliver through song. “I try to be realistic…” says Connor. “But, we live in a time where it is crucial to pay attention to what’s going on around us… if I can get people to stop and think about it for a minute, well that’s a pretty good start.”

In 2007, Connor’s song ‘3 Times’ was featured in “the most award winning independent film of 2007,” ‘Last Stop for Paul.’

Audiences from Denver to New York City have embraced Connor’s whiskey-soaked vocals and give-’em-hell live show. Performing as Connor Christian and Southern Gothic, Connor averages 250 shows per year and has sold thousands of CDs and downloads.

Following up 2007’s release of A Southern Gothic, Connor Christian released ‘90 Proof Lullabies’ in March 2009. This set of 14 songs was produced by Jeff Tomei (Matchbox 20, Jerrry Cantrell), mixed by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul, Sevendust) and features Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Mark Van Allen of Blueground Undergrass and Bobby Emmett of the Shooter Jennings Band.

Current Projects:

Back Row Baptists-Broken Hearts and Bad Decisions 2010 for Vintage Earth Records/ Universal/Fontana www.BackRowBaptists.com (Bluegrass/Rock/Country)
Garrett Freireich 2010 (Independant Release)
Connor Christian & Southern Gothic- 90 Proof Lullabies 2009 for Vintage Earth Records www.ConnorChristian.com (Rock/Country/Americana)
Vertigo Lounge (independant Release) (Hard Rock/Hip Hop/Jam)

Why he rocks:
Wide range of influences, and an understanding of just about all genres of music from Bluegrass to Metal to Country, Pop, and Rock. With 15 years of studio experience and 20 years writing songs and co-writing.

Some previous work:
In addition to producing my own records ( Listen at http://connorchristian.com/music ) I’ve produced records for the Back Row Baptists (www.BackRowBaptists.com ) with James Barber (Ryan Adams, Hole), Garrett Freireich (album releasing June 2010) and many others. I’ve done records to be released on major labels and records for self-release by the artist. Can work with just about any budget. Co-written songs with Channing Wilson (Rounders) Danny Grady (Injected, Island/Def Jam), currently working on new songs with Ed Roland (Collective Soul).