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Red Red Red
Sony BMG’s Essential Records cross-genre rock band, Red will be releasing a deluxe edition of their debut album, End of Silence on November 13th, 2007. This luxury edition will contain the original audio CD plus a live DVD that includes a plethora of content ranging from the “Breathe Into Me” music video to behind-the-scenes footage. Grammy-nominated quintet, Red, released their second single “Let Go”, from End of Silence, to rock radio in mid-September. The new single comes after the out-of-the-box success of Red’s first-ever rock radio single, “Breathe Into Me”, which was a Top 10 hit on the R&R Active Rock Chart. The single also hit No. 1 on Rate the Music research, among men, age 18-34 and pushed the band into Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart. End of Silence produced by producer/songwriter Rob Graves and mixed by Ben Grosse (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fuel) has scanned over 140,000 records to date. Corey Apar of All Music Guide said, “They confront universal topics from their lives -- pain, loneliness, confusion -- but there's an underlying theme of redemption that keeps things from becoming just depressing… Red's addition of string sections and piano parts on most every gives a nice ethereal edge to the band's otherwise intense and crashing rhythms.” Since Red dropped its debut album, End of Silence on June 6th, 2006, the band has broken the Top 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart; received a GRAMMY nomination at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards; was Clear Channel’s New! Discover Music Featured Rock Artist for the month of July and August; toured non-stop (250+ dates per year) and shared stages with legendary acts including: Three Days Grace, Flyleaf, Buckcherry, Sevendust, Otep, Saliva, Puddle of Mudd, Papa Roach, Head PE and Theory of a Dead Man. The revolutionary alternative rock combo is rounded out by Mike Barnes, lead vocals; Anthony Armstrong, guitar; Randy Armstrong, bass; Jasen Rauch, guitar; and Hayden Lamb, drums. Red began headlining a tour in September of this year. On October 26th, you can find them on the road with Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin and Seether.
For add'l info, visit redmusiconline.com
or myspace.com/dropofred.
Following is their latest tour itinerary:
With Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin and Seether
October 26 Asbury Park, NJ Convention Hall
October 27 Utica, NY Utica Memorial
October 28 Portland, ME Cumberland Civic Center
October 30 Hamburg, NY Agri
October 31 Fort Wayne, IN Allen County War Coliseum
November 2 Huntington, WV Sandy Superstore Arena
November 3 Clemson, SC Little John Coliseum
November 4 Chattanooga, TN UTC McKenzie Arena
November 6 Tupelo, MS Bancorp South Center
November 7 Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge River
November 9 Oklahoma City, OK Cox Center
November 10 Belton, TX Bell County Expo Center
November 11 Dallas, TX Nokia Live
November 13 Houston, TX Relient Arena
November 14 Biloxi, MI Mississippi Arena
November 16 Myrtle Beach, NC House of Blues
November 17 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
November 18 Norfolk, VA The Norva




Flyleaf Flyleaf Flyleaf
A&M/Octone recording group Flyleaf will give their fans something brand new to talk about on October 30th, when they release a special edition two-disc version of their self-titled RIAA gold debut album FLYLEAF. In its 79th week on the Billboard 200 album chart, the original configuration remains inside the Top 100, with total sales of more than 750,000 and average sales of 8-9,000 per week – testament to the band’s explosive performances this summer on their second consecutive Family Values Tour. The new CD + DVD package builds on the success of “All Around Me,” now in its sixth month out, after reaching #6 at Modern Rock radio. It’s the third single from the album, following “I’m So Sick” and “Fully Alive” – and the video clips for all three will be included on the bonus DVD. (The video for “All Around Me” was shot by visionary director Paul Fedor, whose credits include Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, and 30 Seconds to Mars. The videos for “I’m So Sick” and “Fully Alive” were directed by the Brothers Strause, who’ve worked with A Perfect Circle, Linkin Park, Godsmack, Staind, and others.) In addition, special exclusive acoustic versions of “All Around Me,” “I’m So Sick,” and “Fully Alive,” plus “Cassie” and “Red Sam,” will be included on both the CD and DVD configurations. The new package will also contain a full-color Flyleaf locker poster, and access to free “All Around Me” ringtone and wallpaper. Flyleaf harvested a multitude of new fans on the 31-city 2007 Family Values Tour, sharing the stage with Korn, Evanescence, Atreyu, Hellyeah, Trivium, Neurosonic, Droid, and others. The tour followed up Flyleaf’s own two-month headlining Justice & Mercy Tour, from April through June, featuring Kill Hannah, Sick Puppies, and Resident Hero, and sponsored by the Spyglass/Universal movie Evan Almighty, which opened in June. June also marked the opening of 20th Century Fox’s Live Free Or Die Hard, featuring “I’m So Sick.” Texas-bred Flyleaf – propelled by the arsenic-laced lyrics and blow-torch delivery of vocalist/lyricist Lacey Mosley, dual shredmaster guitarists Sameer Bhattacharya and Jared Hartmann, and the thundering rhythm section of bassist Pat Seals and drummer James Culpepper – have been have been winning over crowds ever since the lineup came together in 2002. Word of their intense, live performances spread across Texas, and earned them a SXSW showcase and ultimately a record deal with Octone Records. The New York-based label is home to Maroon 5, and is known for its long-haul artist development and marketing strategies on behalf of its artists, grass roots promo­tion, and sustained creative and commercial success. The FLYLEAF album (released September 2005) was produced by Howard Benson, known for his work with Papa Roach, My Chemical Romance, POD and The All-American Rejects. It was eventually chosen as part of MTV’s coveted “Discover & Download” program. Since last year, the band has made major network television appearances on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly. Flyleaf has been touring virtually non-stop since the release of the album. The first three top-charted Rock singles – “I’m So Sick,” “Fully Alive,” and “All Around Me” – will be followed by “There For You,” impact dates to be announced in the weeks ahead. The band’s fan club has more than 20,000 “Mob Members” signed up, and their website on MySpace has more than 442,000 friends. The site currently logs over 12,000 plays per day and boasts over 22 million plays to date. “Mob Member” perks include limited edition merch­andise, exclusive online content, and the chance to meet Flyleaf in person at shows. (Details are available at flyleafmusic.com)




A Ridiculously Long List Of Upcoming Releases
Leeland – Opposite Way – February 26, 2008 (Essential Records)
Pillar – For the Love of the Game – February 26, 2008 (Flicker)




Not The Most Brutal Black Metal In The World...
Okay, it's more like Dave Matthews... Premiere Kosmos/KOCH Records band Fort Pastor is slated to release its highly anticipated debut record, Beautiful Imperfection on Oct. 9, 2007. Made up of Brant Christopher, Jeffrey Todd and Jono Callow, the trio’s new project is a unique combination of folk rock, acoustic rock and modern Americana reminiscent of musical style as groups like John Butler Trio and Dave Matthews Band. Led by front man Brant Christopher, Fort Pastor formed in October 2005 after meeting at Greenbelt Festival in Cheltenham, UK. After independent releases, the group recently signed with Kosmos Records earlier this year and has toured extensively through this summer with appearances at major festivals including Soulfest. Blending their Australian and American roots, Beautiful Imperfection is self-produced and features Fort Pastor’s signature organic mixture of acoustic rock that has garnered the praise of critics and fans alike. The group is not only attracting attention with their music, but also with their message of community action and social reform on the local level. Ardently expressing their views on war, social issues, and love within their music; Fort Pastor is out for social justice and have created their own foundation called the “Social Justice Army (SJA).” Fans of the band can join the ‘Army’ and commit to serving their community one hour a month. With local chapters of the SJA being formed all over the country, people are learning more about the issues their local communities are facing and affecting change. The Army is already responsible for over 20,000 community service hours a year. From homelessness to fair trade, Fort Pastor wants their fans to be informed of the problems this generation is facing. “Fort Pastor is committed to making a difference in the world through community action, Christopher said. We want our music to serve as the inspiration and motivation for change.” The bands first single, “March Out” is the theme song for the SJA and is a battle cry for listeners to take charge and make a difference in the lives of others and the world in general. With adds at radio stations around the nation, the single will also serve as Fort Pastor’s premiere video release that was shot on location in St. Petersburg, Fla. With more than seven years experience at the Vice President and Sr. Vice President level developing and implementing marketing campaigns for music labels, Mark Lusk and ONdO Entertainment will launch and oversee the marketing campaign for Fort Pastor’s debut project. Under his leadership and supervision, Lusk’s company will continue to pursue new and creative avenues for the band and their debut release. For more information, visit ondoentertainment.com. Having gained the respect of organizations such as Bose, Shure, Slide Didge and G7th; Fort Pastor continues to tour relentlessly around the world. Sharing the stage with the likes of Jars of Clay, Mercy Me, Bebo Norman, Christopher Williams, Maeve, Greg Greenway and dozens of others; they continue to build their underground Army for social change one passionate concert at a time. For more information about Fort Pastor, visit: myspace.com/fortpastor.




IMPENDING DOOM FEATURE IN DECIBEL MAGAZINE
Pick up the newest issue of Decibel Magazine to check out a feature on Impending Doom. Or you can read it online here. decibelmagazine.com Impending Doom just shot a video for “Silence The Oppressors” and it will be available online in the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out for that. These guys are just wrapping up their tour with At The Throne Of Judgment, White Chapel + My Children My Bride and they have crushed every city they go to! The next leg of their continuous touring starts on November 10th with Too Pure To Die, White Chapel and Beneath The Sky and will run through December.
Nov 10 - Rapid City, SD @ Romans Imperial Inn
Nov 12 - Logan, UT @ Club NVO
Nov 13 - Boise, ID @ The Venue
Nov 16 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
Nov 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
Nov 19 - Victorville, CA @ Trilogy Theatre
Nov 20 - Mesa, AZ @ Cell Block
Nov 21 - El Paso, TX @ Chic's
Nov 23 - Lewisville, TX @ Fat Daddy's
Nov 24 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Nov 25 - Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
Nov 26 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Darkroom
Nov 27 - Pensacola, FL @ Sluggos
Nov 28 - Tampa, FL @ Transitions Skate Park
Nov 29 - Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
Nov 30 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
Dec 01 - Wilmington, NC @ The Brewery
Dec 02 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Dec 04 - Pompton Lakes, NJ @ Mainstage
Dec 05 - Long Island, NY @ 5th Ave Arena
Dec 06 - Manchester, NH @ Legion 79
Dec 07 - Utica, NY @ Skate-a-Rama
Dec 08 - Philadelphia, PA @ Sirens
Dec 09 - Worcester, MA @ Waterfront Tavern
Dec 10 - Rochester, NY @ The Penny Arcade
Dec 11 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Dec 12 - Detroit, MI @ Hayloft
Dec 15 - Milwaukee, WI @ Shorewood Legion Hall




WFUV CD Features RR
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the CD series, this year's edition of City Folk Live comes in the form of a double CD set. Alongside musical acts like Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, and Joss Stone sits songs by Robert Randolph & The Family Band ("Squeeze") and Brandi Carlile ("Late Morning Lullaby").




Trans-Siberian Orchestra Rock Your Face Off
One of the biggest arena attractions in rock music, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), will once again take to the road for what will be its largest-ever tour, more than 80 cities in the U.S. and Canada over a ten-week period beginning November 1st. Established in 1996 by producer/composer/lyricist Paul O'Neill, who immediately brought onboard long time friends Jon Oliva and Robert Kinkel, TSO's unique brand of symphonic rock has been a true mega-success, both on record and the concert stage, with fans ages 7 to 70. The band's four CD releases, including the holiday-themed Christmas Eve & Other Stories (1996), The Christmas Attic (1998), The Lost Christmas Eve (2004) and Beethoven's Last Night (2000) have sold more than 5,000,000 units, over 900,000 in 2006 alone. Proving their longevity and growing appeal, three of TSO's disc offerings placed in Billboard's Top Ten Catalog Album Charts in 2006. TSO's 2001 DVD release, The Ghost of Christmas Eve, also achieved platinum status. Since its first tour in 1999, TSO has been one of the most successful acts in the concert business, consistently rating in the Top 10 for both gross revenues and audience attendance. In that time, TSO's annual tours have become a must-see tradition for rock-centric revelers, attracting a uniquely all-ages audience captivated by their cross-genre blending of metal and progressive rock, classical themes and great storytelling, with unequalled staging and pyrotechnics. TSO's 2006 Winter Tour was its most successful to date, playing to over 1,000,000 fans, generating revenues in excess of $40 million, and earning the most attendance on Billboard's Top 25 Tours chart. "TSO continues to grow because we put the fans first, providing an affordably priced ticket to the biggest and boldest show in rock," states founder Paul O'Neill. "To create a band that could tackle any kind of music, we merged the primal power of a full-on hard rock band with a complete orchestra and a big ensemble of lead vocalists, who suit pieces reflecting classical, metal, gospel, jazz and more, literally everything under the sun. I think it's the daring and variety of the music, the fact that we'll travel anywhere musically to tell a story, which makes TSO a band with such a unique cross-generational appeal. We also work to make sure there's no second class seat in the house," adds O'Neill. "The impact is as powerful in the back of the house at a TSO show as it is in the orchestra section, due to the tremendous efforts we put into staying ahead of the pack with our staging and pyrotechnics, and, of course, the passion of our players. For me, the ultimate critic is time," concludes O'Neill. "It's rewarding for all of us in TSO that our concert audience continues to grow and that our albums sell more today than when they were first released."
For ticket sales and more information on TSO, please visit: www.trans-siberian.com
2007 North American Winter Tour:
Date City Venue
01 Nov. 2007 Youngstown, OH (Chevrolet Center) 7:30pm
02 Nov. 2007 Youngstown, OH (Chevrolet Center) 8:00pm
02 Nov. 2007 Lakeland, FL (Lakeland Civic Center) 8:00pm
03 Nov. 2007 Youngstown, OH (Chev Ctr) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
03 Nov. 2007 Lakeland, FL (Lakeland Civic Center) 8:00pm
04 Nov. 2007 Hershey, PA (Giant Ctr) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
04 Nov. 2007 Sunrise, FL (BankAtlantic Center) 7:30pm
05 Nov. 2007 Jacksonville, FL (Jax Vet. Mem. Arena) 7:30pm
07 Nov. 2007 Manchester, NH (Verizon Wireless Arena) 7:30pm
07 Nov. 2007 Knoxville, TN (Thompson-Boling Arena) 7:30pm
08 Nov. 2007 Manchester, NH (Verizon Wireless Arena) 7:30pm
08 Nov. 2007 Atlanta, GA (Phillips Arena) 7:30pm
09 Nov. 2007 Portland, ME (Cumberland Cty Civic Ctr) 8:00pm
09 Nov. 2007 Biloxi, MS (Mississippi Coast Coliseum) 8:00pm
10 Nov. 2007 Worcester, MA (DCU Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
10 Nov. 2007 New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Arena) 8:00pm
11 Nov. 2007 Uncasville, CT (Moh. Sun Arena) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
11 Nov. 2007 Jackson, MS (Miss. Coliseum) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
14 Nov. 2007 Dayton, OH (EJ Nutter Center) 7:30pm
14 Nov. 2007 Lubbock, TX (United Spirit Arena) 7:30pm
15 Nov. 2007 Dayton, OH (EJ Nutter Center) 7:30pm
16 Nov. 2007 Ft. Wayne, IN (Allen Cty War Mem.) 8:00pm
16 Nov. 2007 El Paso, TX (Don Haskins Center) 7:30pm
17 Nov. 2007 Lexington, KY (Rupp Arena) 7:30pm
17 Nov. 2007 Phoenix, AZ (US Airways Ctr) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
18 Nov. 2007 Pittsburgh, PA (Mellon Arena) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
18 Nov. 2007 Las Vegas, NV (Man. Bay Events Ctr) 7:30pm
19 Nov. 2007 San Diego, CA (Cox Arena) 7:30pm
20 Nov. 2007 Providence, RI (Dunkin Donuts Center) 7:30pm
20 Nov. 2007 Anaheim, CA (The Pond) 8:00pm
21 Nov. 2007 San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion) 8:00pm
22 Nov. 2007 Montreal, QC (Bell Centre) 7:30pm
23 Nov. 2007 Ottawa, ON (Scotiabank Place) 8:00pm
23 Nov. 2007 Fresno, CA (Save Mart Center) 8:00pm
24 Nov. 2007 Hamilton, ON (Copps Coliseum) 8:00pm
24 Nov. 2007 Reno, NV (Lawlor Events Center) 8:00pm
25 Nov. 2007 Buffalo, NY (HSBC Arena) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
25 Nov. 2007 Sacramento, CA (Arco Arena) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
26 Nov. 2007 Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre) 7:30pm
27 Nov. 2007 Salt Lake City, UT (EnergySolutions Arena) 7:30pm
28 Nov. 2007 Toledo, OH (Seagate Center) 7:30pm
28 Nov. 2007 Boise, ID (Idaho Center) 7:30pm
29 Nov. 2007 Toledo, OH (Seagate Center) 7:30pm
30 Nov. 2007 Lansing, MI (Jack Breslin Events Ctr) 8:00pm
30 Nov. 2007 Vancouver, BC (GM Place) 8:00pm
01 Dec. 2007 Grand Rapids, MI (Van Andel Arena) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
01 Dec. 2007 Seattle, WA (Key Arena) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
02 Dec. 2007 Chicago, IL (Allstate Arena) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
02 Dec. 2007 Portland, OR (Rose Garden Arena) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
05 Dec. 2007 Albany, NY (Times Union Center) 7:30pm
05 Dec. 2007 Colorado Springs, CO (World Arena) 8:00pm
06 Dec. 2007 Albany, NY (Times Union Center) 7:30pm
06 Dec. 2007 Denver, CO (Pepsi Center) 7:30pm
07 Dec. 2007 Atlantic City, NJ (Boardwalk Hall) 8:00pm
07 Dec. 2007 Wichita, KS (Kansas Coliseum) 8:00pm
08 Dec. 2007 Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Ctr) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
08 Dec. 2007 Kansas City, MO (Sprint Ctr) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
09 Dec. 2007 Hartford, CT (Hartford Civic Ctr) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
09 Dec. 2007 St. Louis, MO (Scottrade Ctr) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
12 Dec. 2007 Greenville, SC (Bi-Lo Center) 7:30pm
12 Dec. 2007 Omaha, NE (Qwest Center Omaha) 7:30pm
13 Dec. 2007 Hampton, VA (Hampton Coliseum) 7:30pm
13 Dec. 2007 Des Moines, IA (Wells Fargo Arena) 7:30pm
14 Dec. 2007 Uniondale, NY (Nassau Vet. Mem. Coliseum) 8:00pm
14 Dec. 2007 Grand Forks, ND (Alerus Center) 8:00pm
15 Dec. 2007 East Rutherford, NJ (Cont. Air. Arena) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
15 Dec. 2007 Minneapolis, MN (Target Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
16 Dec. 2007 Washington, D.C. (Verizon Center) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
16 Dec. 2007 Milwaukee, WI (Bradley Center) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
17 Dec. 2007 Indianapolis, IN (Conseco Field House) 7:30pm
19 Dec. 2007 Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum Complex) 7:30pm
20 Dec. 2007 Raleigh, NC (RBC Center) 7:30pm
20 Dec. 2007 Memphis, TN (Fed Ex Forum) 7:30pm
21 Dec. 2007 Charlotte, NC (Crickett Arena) 8:00pm
21 Dec. 2007 Bossier City, LA (Century Tel Center) 8:00pm
22 Dec. 2007 Richmond, VA (Richmond Coliseum) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
22 Dec. 2007 Oklahoma City, OK (Ford Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
23 Dec. 2007 Columbia, SC (Colonial Center) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
23 Dec. 2007 San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
26 Dec. 2007 Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
26 Dec. 2007 Austin, TX (Frank Erwin Center) 7:30pm
27 Dec. 2007 Columbus, OH (Nationwide Arena) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
27 Dec. 2007 Houston, TX (Toyota Center) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
28 Dec. 2007 Cincinnati, OH (US Bank Arena) 8:00pm
28 Dec. 2007 Dallas, TX (American Air. Ctr) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
29 Dec. 2007 Rochester, NY (Blue Cross Arena) 8:00pm
29 Dec. 2007 Little Rock, AR (Alltel Arena) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
30 Dec. 2007 Cleveland, OH (Quicken Loans A.) 3:00pm & 7:30pm
30 Dec. 2007 Nashville, TN (Gaylord Ent. Ctr) 7:30pm
31 Dec. 2007 Cleveland, OH (Quicken Loans A.) 3:00pm & 9:30pm
31 Dec. 2007 Birmingham, AL (BJCC) 3:00pm & 9:30pm
03 Jan. 2008 Erie, PA (Erie Civic Center) 7:30pm
03 Jan. 2008 Peoria, IL (Peoria Civic Center) 7:30pm
04 Jan. 2008 Syracuse, NY (OnCenter) 8:00pm
04 Jan. 2008 Moline, IL (The Mark of the Quad Cities) 8:00pm
05 Jan. 2008 Wilkes-Barre, PA (Wachovia A.) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
05 Jan. 2008 Madison, WI (Alliant Energy Ctr) 3:00pm & 8:00pm
06 Jan. 2008 Baltimore, MD (1st Mariner Arena) 7:30pm
06 Jan. 2008 Green Bay, WI (Resch Center) 3:00pm & 7:30pm)




Read Mark Joseph's Book, The Rock & Roll Rebellion?
You'll find something interesting details in there about Lenny Kravitz' spiritual journey and faith. Lenny Kravitz says it’s time for a revolution and he is launching a musical movement to do just that with the release of his 8th studio album on February 5, 2008. The album, entitled It Is Time For A Love Revolution (Virgin Records America), is Kravitz’s first new release in over three years; the record is a thunderous rock 'n roll call-to-arms, featuring a universal blend of soul, funk, and jazz grooves and the undeniable anthemic lyricism that's been his trademark from day one. "I love this record and the feel of the record," Lenny Kravitz said of the release. "I felt like a kid playing in my bedroom, and that's the most important thing you can tap into, that feeling of being free." That freedom is the fire inside It Is Time For A Love Revolution, which is sonically and spiritually as vibrant as Kravitz's debut album, Let Love Rule. Regarded as one of the great rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has achieved tremendous critical acclaim and commercial success with a succession of groundbreaking album releases, multiple # 1 singles on the Billboard Top Singles charts and an unparalleled collection of awards from throughout his career, including GRAMMYs, American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. Written and recorded over the course of the last year, in various locations from New York to Miami, Paris, the Bahamas and Brazil, It Is Time For A Love Revolution holds up as one of the Kravitz’s best albums with its raucous rock 'n roll jams, heavy drums, tight hip-shaking grooves, frenetic guitars and Kravitz’s unmistakable croon. Featuring 14 new songs, the album once again finds the multi-instrumentalist writing, producing, arranging and playing all the tracks on the album, which he has done on all of his releases throughout his career. As the album title indicates, Kravitz sings songs of love and spiritual revolution, calling on people to open up and let love in their hearts. He also isn't afraid to get political, using his music to draw attention to the current US war in Iraq and the Vietnam era. From the above mentioned singles “Bring It On” and “I’ll Be Waiting,” as well as “Love, Love, Love,” “Dancin’ Til Dawn,” and “I Want To Go Home,” It Is Time For A Love Revolution represents the characteristics that has made Kravitz a vital musician for 18 years. Kravitz plans to tour behind It Is Time For A Love Revolution for two years after its release, but first he will help bring in 2008 with an exciting live performance from Times Square performing two songs during NBC’s world famous New Years Eve with Carson Daly. lennykravitz.com




Indie Vision Music Signs My Epic
Orange County, CA. based label, Indie Vision Music, has signed Charlotte, NC. band MY EPIC to a deal. The band will enter the studio in March of 08 to record their new full length with a planned late spring/early summer release. You catch My Epic next on their east coast tour starting November 1st. The band's new song "You Became I" will also be appearing on the new Indie Vision Music compilation "Hearts Bleed Passion Vol. 3" that releases in early November.
myspace.com/myepic
myspace.com/heartsbleedpassion




Relient K & French Fries At McDonald's
Relient K is in the running for McDonald’s current contest promotion where the winning act will have their music featured in the fast food chain’s TV commercial, as well as the winner’s image plastered on over 300 million french fry containers worldwide. With voting already underway at http://www.mcdlive.com/http://www.mcdlive.com/, the polls close on October 31st. The band that brought you Five Score And Seven Years Ago, mmhmm, Two Lefts Don’t Make a Right…(But Three Do) and The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek –also recently kicked off a 30-city, co-headlining tour with Switchfoot and are anticipating the release of their first-ever, full-length Christmas album: Let It Snow, Baby…Let It Reindeer. The album, scheduled for release by Capitol Music Group/Gotee on October 23rd, features Relient K’s take on 10 holiday classics and six original songs. Relient K’s Five Score And Seven Years Ago debuted at #6 on The Billboard 200 earlier this year, becoming the band’s highest charting album to date and receiving rave reviews. “Five Score features irresistible pop-punk hooks and glorious Beach Boys-style harmonies, all building to an 11-minute mini-rock opera that recalls – and equals – The Who’s ‘A Quick One While He’s Away,’” said USA Today while Alternative Press praised the album’s “radio-ready power pop goodness.”
Check out the band’s official website at relientk.com




Krystal Meyers Taking Over Television ... Sort Of
Fans of Dove-nominated Krystal Meyers will get to experience a sampling of new music from the pop-rock artist tonight when ABC begins airing its promotion for its high-impact Sunday-Night Lineup which includes hit shows “Desperate Housewives,” “Brothers and Sisters” and “Extreme Home Makeover.” Meyers’ new creation, “Make Some Noise,” was tracked for her forthcoming album and was an instant hit with ABC. The promotional spots will air throughout the week. Since the release of her self-titled debut on Essential Records (2005), nineteen year-old Krystal Meyers has garnered three Dove Award nominations, two at the 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards (New Artist of the Year and Special Event Album), and at the 38th Annual, Krystal received a nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year. Meyers has also landed the No. 1 spot on general market radio in Japan, (“Anticonformity”) knocking the Red Hot Chili Peppers from the top position, reached No. 1 at radio in the U.S. with “The Way To Begin”, achieved six Top 10 radio singles in the U.S. (“The Way To Begin,” “My Savior,” “Anticonformity,” “Fire,” “Collide,” “The Beauty of Grace”), and performed before more than 400,000 people. Dying For A Heart, the second record from Meyers, hit stores in September of 2006.
For additional information on Krystal Meyers, visit krystalmeyers.com.




Southern Hospitality Tour Blog, Etc
The Southern Hospitality Tour, featuring Disciple, with special guests; Spoken, the Wedding and High Flight Society, will run throughout the southeastern and eastern United States. The tour kicks off on Halloween night, October 31st in Highland, IL and will end up in Manheim, PA on November 18th. The Southern Hospitality Tour promises to deliver some of the most explosive live acts in Modern Rock music. HM Magazine is offering it’s readers an up-close and personal look at the tour through the eyes of newcomers, High Flight Society. You will see what life is like for a new band on tour with one of the biggest forces in Christian rock music, Disciple. You can follow all of the happenings on the tour through the blogs of members from High Flight Society. The guys will keep you up to date on all the onstage and offstage action for HMmagazine.com. After each night, the guys will update HM with a blog that will be posted on HMmagazine.com. The band will also give HM’s readers a chance to win tour posters and autographed CDs. Stay tuned for that!
Southern Hospitality Tour
w/ Disciple, Spoken, the Wedding and High Flight Society
Oct. 31 - Highland, IL
Nov. 1 - Fayetteville, AR
Nov. 2 - Joplin, MO
Nov. 3 - Broken Arrow, OK
Nov. 4 - Lafayette, LA
Nov. 6 - Jacksonville, FL
Nov. 8 - Homestead, FL
Nov. 9 - Lakeland, FL
Nov. 10 - Montgomery, AL
Nov. 13 - Linthicum, MD
Nov. 15 - Barnegat, NJ
Nov. 16 - Cleveland, OH
Nov. 17 - Lansdale, PA
Nov. 18 - Manheim, PA






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