From Jacksonville, Florida, A FALL TO RISE is already well on there way to a regional tour. This Rock/Metal group has an upcoming EP set to release on October 30th, 2007 entitled "66 miles to Vegas". Their amazing musical talents are gathering fans from halfway around the globe and with the release of their EP, A FALL TO RISE will certainly be a band you'll want to catch on tour.
From Spartanburg, South Carolina A Vacant Soul creates an entirely new sound with their self-titled debut album. The distorted guitars, almost-frantic drumming, and powerful vocals makes this a band that will soon catch the music industry by storm.
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Copper Pond is a true "garage band" from Williamsburg, Virginia comprising of Graham Walsh on guitar and lead vocals, Charlie Maimone on drums, and Matt Johnson on bass guitar. The release of their debut album, "Whipping Up a Small Scale Stampede" has earned awesome reviews from fans of the band on the east coast, and their musicianship is clearly what make this band great. Their music is unique and individual, with undertones in the "old school" style of what alternative music should sound like. The talent that the three musicians of Copper Pond have will surely be a surprise to the music community when they discover them at their upcoming shows. Copper Pond is how alternative / rock music should really sound, so don't miss out!
EKOTREN is from Cape Coral, Florida and their dreams of playing at some of the best venues in the U.S. are quickly coming true. EKOTREN and the "EKOTREN Assault Vehicle" (the band's mode of transportation) have taken them on the Van's Warped Tour, as well as a tour with well-known band ANKLA. The members of EKOTREN work extremely hard to portray a positive message throughout their music, while still retaining their hardcore edge. Clearly, this crowd-pleasing band will be seen on national tours such as the Van's Warped Tour again and again.
Falling Stars Burn Bright is a group of young musicians with a purpose to bring honest, relatable music to their fans. Based out of Akron, Ohio Falling Stars Burn Bright will bring the best rock to their fans and will go to the ends of the earth to do that. Their new album, "How We Create The Motions" is available now online and wherever they tour.
The guys that form the band known as Forever & Always are definitely putting an interesting twist on pop/rock music. They have a sweet, fun sound on tunes like "The Campfire Song", and can switch gears to a very edgy cover of Taylor Swift's hit "Love Story" with a bit of screamo in the mix. Hailing from their hometown of Tallahasee, Florida, Forever & Always is currently making quite a splash on the local music scene, which will surely grow into a hurricane of musical fusion that could set the new standard in pop/rock music when they begin to tour nationally.
HAVOK IN HOLLYWOOD has the arena-rock genre down pat. With influences such as Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, and The Used, HAVOK IN HOLLYWOOD's quality of music is above anything anyone has seen before. Fans of this band have formed street teams and fan clubs, all in the efforts of seeing their band play with some of the top names in the music industry today. Foo Fighters, Bullet for My Valentine, AFI, The Strokes, Billy Idol, and Dashboard Confessional to name a few. This band's music is in-your-face arena rock, and when you see them live, you will want to wave that lighter old school style.
IRRATIONAL is a four member band from Orlando, Florida, and their fan base is one of the most loyal in the Indie scene today. Their premise of "Loyalty" adorns the members of Irrational like a cloak, and the band's loyalty to their fans comes across strongly in their shows. Drawing on their personal experiences with heartbreak, emotion, love, loss, anger, defeat, and self-worth, Irrational brings rawness back into the world of indie rock. And the members of IRRATIONAL definitely don't want to lose the hardcore edge that makes them stand out from the crowd.
Who is Joan Red? Where did this group come from? Where has this music been?
The name Joan Red comes as a moniker to unify the band. As there are 5 different individuals in the band with different struggles, pains and hopes, Joan Red is used to embody each individuals emotions, into a single entity.
"Somewhere between indie and mainstream, between emo and pop/rock, youll find My Favorite Highway. Quickly expanding their fanbase through polished and exhilirating performances as well as the spread of their self-released EP The Pre-Release, My Favorite Highway are rapidly becoming the unsigned band to watch. With their unique spin, MFH somehow sound like The Rocket Summer, Coheed and Cambria, Saves The Day and a number of others without sounding anything like them."
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One Less Reason is a band of incredible musicians, and their close-knit family attitude in real life reflects in their music, and gives the fans a sense of the band as a whole unit. Their first album, "Everyday People" and an EP entitled "Getting Back Your Self Esteem" have won rave reviews within the local music communities of Florida and their home state of Tennessee. Their lyrics are fresh and heartfelt, honest and open, with the soft piano and the charging guitars respectively fueling "Getting Back Your Self Esteem. One Less Reason knows how to put on a great show, and their endless touring has finely honed these musicians into one of the top indie acts coming out of Tennessee.
PERESTROYKA---whose name means "New Ways" in Russian, is a rock/progressive band from Greensboro, North Carolina. Made up of three members PERESTROYKA's hard work ethic and love of a live show is turning heads in the music industry. Fans travel across the country just to see them perform. Their fans are very important to them and the extra time they give to their fans is the reason why so many people are looking to see what's coming next from PERESTROYKA.
Portrait of Another is a rock band that has its roots in Charlottesville, VA. With a variety of influences from the Police to Stevie Wonder to Jars of Clay, Portrait has combined the spirit of a singer/songwriter with the strength of a rock band. While their high-energy live performances show off the band’s versatility and raw talent, they are perhaps best known for the consistent musical and lyrical depth found in every song they write.
Bio courtesy of the Official Portrait of Another MySpace Page
The musicians of Shadow Agency come from many big name bands such as Yellowcard and Digger, merging into this awesome five-piece rock group from Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
SPARKY'S FLAW has the talent to take on the world of radio and MTV, and their hard work is paying off. Their professionalism has given them their well-earned success as a touring band, and with a new EP out, SPARKY'S FLAW remembers that it is all about the love of music and the fans. Watching them perform in concert is like big gathering of friends, and all of the fans having an awesome time rocking out with their favorite band is a very rewarding experience for anyone to witness. Having been compared to The All-American Rejects, SPARKY'S FLAW has retained their individuality from other bands, and fans and newcomers to their music will not be disappointed with their style of rock.</
Through You has received worldwide acclaim for their passionate, energized music, and their extremely intense shows. And their enthusiasm for playing their music in front of a live audience has even lead to a tour of JAPAN! Stemming from the release of their six song EP "SILHOUETTE & SINCE", Through You has earned a fan base of tremendous proportions and continues to earn respect from the local music community in Orlando, Florida as one of THE bands to see in concert. Their music draws the listener into their world, and their experiences mirror that of the listener. And Through You's music (and AWESOME website!) makes sure everyone is involved in what the band is doing next, giving us all the chance to hear what is coming in tomorrow's music.
