It starts out with the track Good Things Happen to Bad People which is a surprising collection of interesting lyrics and a great sound. Track one is my favorite on the CD, but there are other very good sounds on the CD.

If you are in the LA area be sure to look them up. I am sure you will be very impressed with this unique sound.

You can find their website at www.namesinvain.com

Trampoline is a new CD by The RhythMMerchant. It was released in June 2008. It is a full length CD produced by David Grammerstorf.

The package they sent has a very professional appearance and the production quality was very good. I really liked a few of the songs on this album, but a few of them were not my cup of tea.

Besure to check them out at www.myspace.com/therhythmmerchant

If you are in the NY metro and have not heard this band, be sure to check them out.

Do not miss this chace to see a great band.

Visit their myspace page to get the lattest on Charbel

This strength comes from time spent on the road working on their sound. Awed at the prospect of limitless venues in the United States, Stand made the move from Dublin to New York, and set out touring the northeast and west coast in search places to share their tunes. Travelling from New York to California, they are the rarest of groups: one that sounds better live than in a recording studio. “The band has tapped into a wellspring of rock that few tap into these days, with all the proper elements to literally get crowds jumping,” says Gabrielle Bouliane from Buffalo’s Rising.com. “Alan Doyle’s vocals and guitar can bring tears to the eyes on the minor chords, and when the full band kicks in, it makes you wish you were driving a fast classic car down a winding road in the fall.”

Travel Light

Produced by keyboardist David Walsh, “Travel Light” takes Stand’s music to new levels, leaving behind the guitar-driven influences of their earlier records to focus on a more refined sound. The contrasting vocals of Alan Doyle and Neil Eurelle work extremely well together, with “Little Sweet Lucifer” and “Sleeping on Our Feet” two tracks that show off the true talent that lies at the heart of Stand’s success.

Critics seem to agree. “They generate feverish excitement, both on the concert stage and in the recording studio,” says James Bartlett of the Irish Examiner. “Imagine the writing of Neil Finn mixed with the wide-open spaces of Pink Floyd.” While the Buffalo News’ Jeff Miers says: “This is a gimmickless band; strong, passionate and deeply melodic rock with shades of the drama of the Smiths and the tunefulness of Coldplay.”

Fans won’t have long to see for themselves. Stand will kick off their tour at Joe’s Pub in New York City on September 14 & 15th, then will take to the road to visit Connecticut, Buffalo, then head west to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver. Such love of touring sets the band apart from other groups, and has helped them create a sound that is truly unmatched.

With “Travel Light,” Stand has entered a new stage in their music career. After many years on the road, these New York-based Dubliners know how to give an audience exactly what it wants. This confidence oozes out of their latest album, allowing the band to simply play the best music you’ve heard in a long time.

www.standland.com
www.myspace.com/standland
www.reverbnation.com/stand

Formed in late 2006, Telling on Trixie is born of the partnership between extroverted lead singer Derek Nicoletto and shy guitarist Brad Small. Their sound has been compared to Live, Candlebox, The Black Crowes and 3 Doors Down. The album, produced by Jamie Siegel (Lauryn Hill, Joss Stone, Taking Back Sunday), garnered Honorable Mentions by Billboard Magazine’s Worldwide 2007 Songwriting Contest. Billboard stated, “Interesting themes and catchy grooves… the talent is obvious.” The debut album is available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/tellingontrixie and on iTunes.

Pess kit available at www.tellingontrixie.com/presskit

“#3 on our CMJ Top 30 and the best we’ve heard in years.”

-WMHB, Maine’s Alternative Radio Station

“Truly spine tingling at some moments and would surely earn some swaying and lighters on the arena tour.” – SoulofRocknRoll.com

“In a short time this band has already begun to build an impressive musical pedigree.” - IndieMusicStop.com

If you want more information about Telling on Trixie contact:
Derek Nicoletto
917-854-4459
Derek@tellingontrixie.com

You can find more about her new album, I’m Not Alone, at her website www.KimKalman.com

Tim has created a new movie that should be of interest to many of you who visit Bandattack.com. Below is the email he sent me about 800CDs The Movie.

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It’s funny that whenever an artist comes out with a new release they always claim it to be their best work. Being an artist myself, I could easily say the same thing about the new documentary, 800 CDS (www.800CDsTheMovie.com). However, I would have to add that it is also one of my most important pieces of work.

800 CDs is about YOU and the struggle you go through to get more attention and exposure for your music. This documentary features strategies I have personally taught to some of the most successful music artists. It will help you focus on the most important things in your career including how to build a community of fans and other artists who will work together with you instead of trying to be your competition.

If you have ever had left over CDs from your previous releases or you have not been able to make it to my workshops or Music Strategies, this film will show you what you have been missing!

Please order an “Advanced Copy” of this great documentary at www.800CDsTheMovie.com and call me at 951-303-9506 with your thoughts after watching it.

Also, Sherwood and Alternative Press are having a contest with great prizes that may be of interest to our readers.

Sherwood Upcoming Tour Dates:

06/14/07 Empire Theater Stockton, California
06/15/07 The Underground Cafe Roseville, California
06/16/07 The Wrec Saratoga, California
06/19/07 Country Club Theatre Ogden, Utah
06/22/07 The Door Dallas, Texas
06/24/07 King Of Clubs Claremore, Oklahoma
06/25/07 The Conservatory Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06/26/07 The Rock Papillion, Nebraska
06/27/07 The Warehouse La Crosse, Wisconsin
06/29/07 SUMMERFEST Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06/30/07 CORNERSTONE Bushnell, Illinois
07/03/07 Rymar Studios Bellingham, Washington
= = TOUR WITH MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK = =
07/05/07 El Corazon Seattle, Washington
07/06/07 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, Oregon
07/07/07 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California
07/08/07 Chain Reaction Anaheim, California
07/10/07 Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California
07/11/07 Soma San Diego, California
07/12/07 The Clubhouse Tempe, Arizona
07/14/07 Marquis Theater Denver, Colorado
07/15/07 The Bottleneck Lawrence, KS
07/16/07 Juanita’s Little Rock, AR
07/17/07 Rocketown Nashville, TN
07/19/07 The State St Petersburg, FL
07/20/07 The Social Orlando, Florida
07/21/07 The Loft @ Center Stage Atlanta, Georgia
07/23/07 Theatre of the Living Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07/24/07 Axis Boston, Massachusetts
07/25/07 The Gramercy Theatre New York, New York
08/01/07 St. Andrews Hall Detroit, Michigan
08/02/07 The Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08/03/07 LOLLAPALOOZA Chicago, IL
08/06/07 Agora Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
08/07/07 The Opera House Toronto, Ontario