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Serial Obsession Webpage: http://serialobsession.com/ Location: NYC, NY, USA Biography: Serial Obsession is an NYC mainstream hard rock band , formed in 2006 by Mike Suozzi and Shawn Sugrue. They recruited Jason Rosin on bass from an ad in Craig’s List and began a musical journey with local gigs plus a showcase @ NYC’s premiere club Irving Plaza as well as CBGB’s. IN 2007 T. Motts replaced their original drummer and completed the chemistry. In 2008 they released a 6 song EP, “Sexy But Useless” which helped put them on the map and in internet radio and magazine sites throughout The US and Europe. In 2010 they released their full length album, “Shotgun Opera” which still dominates their live show. They have been featured on numerous internet radio shows such as Artistfirst.com FatCatradio.com Penguinrocksradio Jango.com, Duece radio ,a syndicated radio show heard in the US and overseas, Studio2radio.com, an internet radio station streamed world wide. Their music has been reviewed in m

BREE Webpage: http://Nashville.com/Bree Location: Nashville, TN, USA Biography: In a world where much of rock has lost its passion in a soulless sterility of studio smoke and mirrors comes BREE - a 22-year-old Christian cult castaway from Harrisburg, Oregon (her father threw her out at 17) who discovered the truth the first time she plugged into a Gibson Flying V and cranked up a vintage Marshall amp. BREE met drummer/manager David J Castello on her 21st birthday (07/22/10) in Palm Springs, California and by the summer of 2011 they'd made their way to Nashville where they met stand-up bassist Mayrk McNeely performing with his band at the Whisky Bent Saloon. BREE’s video for her first single WHISKY rocked the house in Nashville where it was filmed in the grand ballroom of the historic Smith House at The Standard (built 1845). Directed by Marcel, recorded at the House of Blues/Anarchy Studios and produced by Bob Ezrin's crack engineer Justin Cortelyou, Whisky was written by

Traycee Lynn Webpage: http://www.myspace.com/trayceelynn Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Biography: Skillfully fusing hip-hop and soul, Traycee Lynn is an engaging artist that moves the crowd to head nods and tears. Philadelphia-based and self described as the hip-hop songstress, Lynn has been writing since she was eight years old. A prodigy on the horizon, at the tender age of 8, Lynn would create hip-hop rhythms and verses while beating rhythms on tables, windows, and walls - a "tomboy hobby" she picked up from her older brother. She would later develop a knack for songwriting through her soprano and alto roles in her hometown church in Harrisburg, PA. After attending Temple University, Lynn stayed in Philadelphia and was mentored and nurtured artisitically by witnessing the Black Lily arts movement. With no formal training, she started her own newspaper, Writer Blocks, for independent artists and writers. The newspaper was formed out of her own passion for music, writ

Eric Lee Webpage: http://www.ericleeofficial.com/ Location: Enterprise, Alabama, Uniter States Description: Eric Lee songs are the epitome of country music. His songs range from down right foot stompin’, line dancing, full out country to country ballads that make you want to cuddle up close with your loved one. Eric Lee Biography: Eric Lee debut CD “Southern Redneck” gets rave reviews! Eric Lee started playing guitar at the age of 13. He grew up listening to bluegrass and had always lived the life of a country boy. At 18, he joined the military where he joined his first band. He has played with several bands on and off over the next few years but decided that solo is the right direction to take. He has recorded with Larry Marrs (bassist for Marty Stewart) and Dennis Wage (Pianist for T.Graham Brown). Eric Lee songs are the epitome of country music. His songs range from down right foot stompin’, line dancing, full out country to country ballads that make you want to cuddle up

The Vinyl Plane Webpage: http://www.thevinylplane.com/ Location: Uniondale, NY, US Description: The Vinyl Plane is a rock band; five talented musicians with a distinct “throwback” sound. Some call it southern fried blues?rock, with a dash of Neil Young, a slice of Humble Pie, a sniff of Joe Walsh, some cargo from the Drive?By Truckers and benea The Vinyl Plane Biography: Dave Seubert is the singer and harmonica player. Dave played in acoustic and electric bands in college and enjoyed it so much; he left school to pursue a career in music. He was in a band called “Unmarked” when Keith’s brother Sean introduced him to Keith Obenauer in September of 2006. Unmarked was falling apart and Keith had some great songs Dave couldn’t wait to write some lyrics for. Two months later, Dave and Keith started The Headie Berrie as a four piece band. When the band had some woes, they decided it was time to shake things up and add another guitar. Keith's brother, Sean Obenauer, was an obvious

Lovon Webpage: http://www.theplanaproject.com/ Location: New York, New York, USA Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “Most Unusual Voice in Twenty Years” Debuts at Library at Lincoln Center Singer Lovon makes his New York debut March 5th at the New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The ninety-minute performance begins at 6:00 p.m. and is free to the public. “This is the most unusual and listenable voice I have heard in twenty years of producing artists,” says Kevin Johnston, partner and co-producer with Liz Herrera of The Plan A Project (www.theplanaproject.com). Ms. Herrera adds, “You’ll be at once shocked and surprised. Listeners will ask themselves why no one has sung like this before.” . Johnston says he didn’t know what to do with Lovon at first, but a week after hearing the singer at an audition, it hit him. “I knew this voice had a place in popular music, and I began to search for songs that would let him shine.” According to Lovon Bond, who pref

OUT LIKE PLUTO Webpage: http://www.outlikepluto.com/ Location: Seattle, WA, USA Description: Where Blink 182, Paramore and No Doubt meet, you’ll find the infectious energy of Out Like Pluto. The female-fronted, Seattle five-piece’s debut—Take Cover, is creating a stir with a unique blend of pop punk and 90’sinspired alt-rock. Biography: Out Like Pluto is not here to revolutionize music, but they do want to make you dance. Have a listen to their full-length debut album or come out to a show, and it’ll be totally clear: These alt-pop rockers have a blast playing music, and all they want is to make sure their audience does too. The female-fronted five-piece from Seattle, WA combines the energetic pop-punk stylings of Paramore and Blink-182 with the melodic nostalgia of 90s alternative rock like No Doubt, Garbage and Letters to Cleo. Out Like Pluto's musically diverse, but ultimately light-hearted, repertoire lends itself well to some shenanigans on stage. The band has a reputation

Street Corner Renaissance Webpage: http://streetcornerrenaissance.com/ Location: LA, CA, USA Street Corner Renaissance Biography: Looking forward to the past, Street Corner Renaissance has defied the odds to do what many thought was either crazy or impossible. The group’s founder, Maurice Kitchen, was an accomplished but frustrated 25-year veteran of the insurance industry when he decided to quit his job and form a professional a cappella doo wop group with Torre Brannon Reese, a community youth advocate and founder of a successful mentoring program. They joined voices with Kwame Alexander, a former Seventh Day Adventist minister, Anthony (Tony) Snead, a legal assistant and Charles (Sonny) Banks, a committed golfer and city worker on the verge of retirement. These five distinguished gentlemen of song are now pursuing their dream, a dream they had deferred while dealing with life’s responsibilities. With a determined and changed mindset, their fantastic voyage has begun. "I jus

Murdakkh Webpage: http://www.reverbnation.com/murdakkh Location: Lodi, NJ, usa Murdakkh Biography: Murdakkh is by far one of New Jersey’s top artists. His clarity on the microphone has set him apart from his fellow artist. Murdakkh was raised in America but his roots go back to Belize Central America. He learned from young that lyrics alone were not the answer. He has set out to be the main producer on his up and coming album “The warm up”. With an appetite for music Murdakkh is preparing for his six course meal. Right now he is gearing up for his month tour in June of this summer in the state of California. The tour is called “Who’s next to blow”. With all the excitement buzzing around the artist of course the press would find his story intriguing. In the start of this year he has been the talk of not only his fans, fellow artist but also London own Niji Magazine. They will be covering Murdakkh’s daily movements while on tour to bring light to the actual life of an independent a

Doug Tidstrand Webpage: http://www.dougtidstrand.com/ Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Doug Tidstrand Biography: Doug Tidstrand is an L.A.-based singer/songwriter. His debut album, “Everything I Am,” is in final production and the songs are currently being previewed by various audiences. Doug is one of five boys, all musically gifted in their own right. At Doug’s 1990 wedding to his wife and writing partner, lyricist Jennifer Miller, “The Tuxedos” made their debut. An impromptu jam session at the wedding led the five brothers (in their “tuxedos”) to play at various family and social events. A family trip to the Hollywood Bowl at the age of 8 gave Doug his great epiphany. He absorbed the sounds of each and every instrument and knew that he had found his calling. A music scholarship to California State University, Northridge afforded Doug the opportunity to major in voice and further hone his natural talents. In addition to his upcoming record, Doug has scored a n

DeP Webpage: http://www.thinkdep.com/ Location: Los Angeles, Ca, USA Description: R&B/Pop Singer Songwriter Actor with songs that are a colorful blend of rhythms and words - bobs heads, gyrates hips and stirs the affections of lovers DeP Biography: His voice as powerfully textured as the strongest espresso. His music - a colorful blend of rhythms and words - bobs heads, gyrates hips and stirs the affections of lovers. An entertainer of infinite talent, he is a high-powered singer/songwriter/actor worthy of his name: DeP. For DeP (pronounced: deep), the path to stardom started amidst the church walls in Houston, TX. In the music industry, he has been able to sing background, open for and work with some of today’s top artist including Kim Burrell, Yolanda Adams, KC and JoJo, Brian McKnight, Scarface, James Fortune, Latimore and more. DeP made the decision to sing R&B music stating that just because he grew up in the church didn’t mean he didn’t get mad, hurt, experience love,

Kimmy J. Kearse Webpage: http://www.myspace.com/kimmyjkearse Location: Lothian, Maryland, USA Kimmy J. Kearse Biography: "My music is a priority in my life..." Kimmy, born in Pennsylvania, a business minded bachelorette, has been on the stage since she was three years old. Back when she was taken to rehearsals with her mother, who was the lead singer of a foursome group? Kimmy grew up with music influences from Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle and the Blue Bells, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Natalie Cole, Stephanie Mills, Anita Baker, Earth Wind and Fire, The Staple Singers, The Isley Brothers, Dianna Ross and the Supremes and the Jackson Five. She attended Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri as music major. She is the writer / arranger for all of the selections on the new solo CD. Kimmy Was Born To Sing Kimmy, born the oldest child of four children, was three years old when she first picked up a microphone...trying to sing James Brown "Say It Loud".