The Catholic Girls Ask You To Kiss Me One More Time

On April 6, the all-female rock group, The Catholic Girls, who have performed nearly continuously from the 80s through the present, have just released a new CD, "Kiss Me One More Time". The CD contains 8 brand new tracks that range from solid rockers like "Shame On You" to the power pop tune, Where'sThe Logic" the band's tribute in memoriam to Leonard Nimoy and his portrayal of Mr. Spock on Star Trek. The CD also features the hardcore blues-styled "Kiss Me One More Time", and the riveting ballad, "Don't Go Away". A definite highlight is the song, "Breaking All The Rules", which serves as an anthem for all female bands everywhere and throughout the ages. There is also The Catholic Girls' ode to New Jersey (where the band is located), dedicated to The Jersey Shore specifically – Attention Chris Christie; "Down at The Shore" should be THE New Jersey Theme Song. The last 3 tracks include a heart-rending new version of "God Made You" (the ‘epic' song that was banned by The Archdiocese of Rhode Island in the 80s) from their first release, along with two bonus live tracks. "Young Boys" and "Boys Can Cry".

The Catholic Girls were born when schoolgirls Gail Petersen and Roxy Andersen put their guitars together to form the first East Coast all-female band that would be signed to a major label. With Doreen Holmes on drums, The Catholic Gils released an album on MCA both in the USA and Australia. Since then they have been putting out new work on CDs such as "Meet The Catholic Girls" and "Exposed", and touring to glowing reviews. John Pfieffer of The Aquarian Weekly has said of their music that it is "a roughly tumbled gem that showcases a group that has done things their own way, made many successful trips to the altar…and when it comes to their approach to writing recording and releasing – it's quirky jangle-laden pop rock music without pomp and circumstance." Jim Testa of Jersey Beat said, "Petersen still has that distinctive plaintive yearning in her vocals, more womanly than girlish now but nonetheless affecting, Andersen's new-wavy guitar still shimmers and glows, the harmonies still send a shiver down your spine, and the songwriting still communicates female longing, dreams and heartbreak" You can expect the new CD Kiss Me One More Time to have the same effect and more.

The Catholic Girls will be touring in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania area to support this new CD and additionally, a special acoustic show as an opening band for Melanie of "Candles In The Wind" fame. They will also be appearing on many radio stations such as WFMU, WTSR, WMFO. WFDU, Home Grown Radio, Cyberstorm, IndieScene Radio and on Little Steven's Underground Garage with Genya Ravan with interviews, playing cuts from the CD, and telling stories about the songs themselves and what it is (and was) like to be a working all-female rock band.

To get your own copy of "Kiss Me One More Time" please go to www.thecatholicgirls.net

For more information, promo requests, radio requests or to set up an interview, please contact Gail Petersen at purefiction@comcast.net

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Young Long Island Rock Bands Help Revitalize A Dying Scene

On May 3rd, 2015, the alternative/post-hardcore/pop/punk rock band Approaching Troy will be joined with musical performances by several Long Island rock bands to celebrate the release of AT's new EP, "Dear Sadie" at Evolution Sound Stage, 80D Dale Street, West Babylon, NY 11704 at 6:00pm. Tickets are $15 each, All ages. See EvolutionSoundStage.com for directions.

The music scene of Long Island has always had a long, rich musical history with many famous indie bands leaving their mark in the hearts and souls of American rock fans. The faint echoes of that revolution (predecessors Taking Back Sunday, Glassjaw, Dream Theater, Bayside and Brand New) can barely be heard these days around the suburban towns they were born in. However, if the reaction from their loyal fans at live shows and the excitement over their soon-to-be released EP, "Dear Sadie" (a testament to the band's potential as an Alternative/Pop/Punk/Post-Hardcore Rock leader) is any indication of a revitalization of that scene, then Approaching Troy is about to be on the cusp of a new revolution; ready to make their individual mark on the Island's rich history beginning with their release party on May 3rd. Fans won't want to miss this special night and concert as Approaching Troy is joined along with a host of young, up-n-coming, talented Long Island bands for a night not soon to be forgotten.

Currently planning a second northeast mini-tour like their successful one this past January which included shows in Providence, RI, Bedford, PA, West Haven, CT, Ithaca and Buffalo, NY and Boston, MA, Approaching Troy looks to capitalize on their local Long Island success and spread their music to other U.S. regions hungry for their Long Island melodic sound that features catchy, Pop hooks over simmering guitar riffs and a rebellious punk sensibility. For more info, follow them on Facebook & Twitter @ApproachingTroy or check out their website, ApproachingTroy.com and sample some of their music at reverbnation.com. Contact Management for more info and booking inquiries, email: AT@ApproachingTroy.com

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ArtistMax To Present Three-Day Artist Development Sessions At LA's Legendary Village Studios

ArtistMax is pleased to announce a special three-day weekend artist development session, to take place June 12-14, 2015 at the world-famous Village Studios in West Los Angeles. Presented by GRAMMY®--winning engineer, producer and author Ken Caillat, (Fleetwood Mac), Sleeping Giant Entertainment and ArtistMax, this intensive development session will provide talented, aspiring artists with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals necessary from the pros for a successful career as recording artist, performer and entertainer in today’s music industry.

Intended as a next step from songwriting and performance schools, ArtistMax offers a real life chance to train with the top music professionals behind the GRAMMY-winning artists of today – top engineers and producers, vocal coaches, image consultants, makeup artists and managers to the stars – at a legendary studio where hundreds of multi-platinum albums were created.

"Many new and up-and-coming artists, songwriters and entertainers don’t know where to go to get professional training and advice to prepare them for today’s competitive entertainment industry," says Ken Caillat. "ArtistMax was created to give these future stars the insight and tools necessary to lead them on the path to success and help them to avoid the proverbial school of hard knocks."

Colbie Caillat adds, "If Artist Max was available when I started performing, it would have made things so much easier for me and the growth of my career. Things like finding the right manager, researching producers and mixers, working with a stage coach, figuring out how to dress and present myself in a way I felt comfortable while standing out and looking like an artist, knowing the equipment I like to use on stage and using in-ear molds and learning how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with an insanely busy schedule. All the information I needed to learn back then is now all in one place -- ArtistMax. From the creative side, to the business side and everything in-between."

The ArtistMax weekend session will explore the keys to becoming a successful artist, including tips from behind-the-scenes expert coaches to stars like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Katharine McPhee, John Legend and many others. Sessions will explore topics including vocals, songwriting, publishing, production and production tools and arrangement. Individual breakout sessions will offer a more in-depth approach with each instructor which focus on the attendee’s needs. One-on-one programs will also offer vocal lessons, personalized image consulting, songwriting assistance, publishing essentials and arrangement assistance.

A special preview event of this June session, "An Afternoon of Artist Development," was recently held during the NAMM Show at the Hilton Anaheim. The event included appearances and panel discussions by a number of noted artists and producers, including GRAMMY®--winning artists and songwriters Colbie Caillat ("Bubbly," "Try," "Brighter than the Sun,") and Toby Gad (Beyoncé, "If I Were a Boy," John Legend, "All of Me").

Registration and auditions are open for the ArtistMax Development Sessions at Village Studios for June 12-13th as well as other dates during the summer. Space is extremely limited. Register online at: http://artistmax.org/registration/. Watch the video for more about Artistmax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUxkdGn2BuA.

About Sleeping Giant Music Group
Sleeping Giant Music Group is a creative, artist-friendly music and content label with interests in music publishing, recorded music and film/television music.
www.sleepinggiantmusicgroup.com.

About ArtistMax
ArtistMax is a 3-day intensive artist development session designed to give developing artists access to the training, knowledge and coaching necessary to maximize their careers.
ArtistMax is designed to maximize the artist in YOU. www.ArtistMax.org.

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IQzic Music Discovery Platform Now Open To All

Following a successful beta period, IQzic, innovators committed to connecting the music world, have opened their Phase I music discovery platform to the general public. Phase I of the IQzic platform not only allows members to competitively discover music videos across 40 genres, but also recognizes those members who best predict music trends. The result yields well curated playlists and an organic community of influencers.

"In beta we found music fans using the platform in fun and unexpected ways. We saw a healthy balance between discoveries for communal benefit versus private exploration, affirming that motivations for finding new music differs." said Jim Hodson, Founder and FanZero of IQzic. "Knowing one's Music IQ is being calculated daily, motivates fans to scan tunes quickly using custom IQzic filters and player tools to identify emerging music worthy of attaching their name to. --It's a win-win for everyone."

Phase II of IQzic will introduce additional incentives while also allowing listeners to financially support artists early in the creation process. The novel concept of coupling artist and fan success cultivates a music ecosystem wherein relationships actually matter. "When creating IQzic, we wanted anyone who enjoys music to be able to share in its success and have something to show for it." said Hodson.

IQzic is free. The general public can view the leaderboards or sign in to get behind the next great tune emerging at http://iqzic.com. IQzic plans to release Phase II later this year.

About IQ Holdings LLC dba IQzic: IQzic was founded in 2014 with a mission to enable more artists to create great music with those who believe in them most. The idea was born during a pool party thrown for a local independent singer, when founder Jim Hodson overheard to several sophisticated investors bragging about their stock market winners, but had no convenient way to show who got in first. The conversation later transitioned to music with the same result. With previous experience in markets and decision theory, IQzic was created with the belief that the fan-artist connection has mutual value that transcends a monetary transaction, and can be structured to greater benefit the artist and the fan.

Direct Inquiries to: communications@iqzic.com

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Top 10 Fender Contender Country Music Challengers Announced

The Top 10 Fender Contender Challengers have been announced, and the fans' favorite will open Country Summer, Northern California's biggest country music festival June 5-7 at Sonoma County Event Center.

Go to www.countrysummer.com to vote for your favorite Fender Contender. The first round of public voting continues through April 15, 2015. Top 10 Fender Contender Challengers include:

Jared Porter - Porter was the Australian Star Maker award winner in 2014. He has performed at the CMA World GlobalLive Concert in Nashville, toured with Australia's biggest names in country and recorded his debut album, "East to West." He's venturing back to the United States in hopes of making it big.

JD Bauman & the Boot Band - Santa Rosa, California has been Bauman's home since birth. The Honky Tonk sound on his newest release profiles his booming baritone accented by the eerie likes of a steel guitar. The band has an impressive resume, having shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Joe Diffie and The Charlie Daniels Band to name a few.

Lindsay Bruce - Born and raised in Northern California, Bruce is the voice of California Country - a blend of her West Coast upbringing and traditional country values, amplified by her last three years in Nashville. Her sound combines the upbeat feel of a summer concert with singer/songwriter relatability. In 2014, she landed a spot on Season 6 of NBC's "The Voice."

LMJ - Lisa Marie Johnson, affectionately referred to as LMJ, blends country, Americana and blues into a style she calls "Stomp and Groove." LMJ has worked her way through college, gigging around the San Francisco Bay area, while also recording. She released her first extended play "This is Me" in 2011 and a full length album in 2012.

Mason Grace - Built by artists Jynette Lynell from Tampa, Florida; Tamara Ray from Bakersfield, California; and Jacqueline Rose from Saint Louis, Missouri, this trio is currently in the studio cutting their latest tunes. Their unique blend of country music transposes modern country to a fun groove with an infectious country swag sound.

McKenna Faith - Faith is a 20-year-old country rock/country pop singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist from Northern California. She has toured the nation, shared the stage with country's biggest stars and was the #1 Selling Independent Female Country Artist on iTunes in 2013.

Queen Anne's Lace - Carly Graves and Kyle Lino grew up listening to 1990s country music and branched out to alternative rock, pop and bluegrass. "Some of our songs are strongly influenced by pop, and one or two have a bluegrass feeling," Graves said. "We have tried a variety of styles, but you just can't beat feel good country music."

Rob Staley - Staley is a young country music artist living in Los Angeles with a genuine love and respect for "real country music." Since relocating from his small hometown in Plattsburgh, New York, his band is quickly becoming a fabric of the Southern California country music scene. The Rob Staley Band has just released a new record.

SaraBeth - Born and raised in Dallas, SaraBeth is a singer/songwriter making her mark in Nashville as the sweetly southern artist with an edge. She charted two Top 40 singles in 2014. With dates nationwide, she has shared the stage with country superstars, including Brantley Gilbert. Her current self-titled extended play is set for release April 14, 2015.

Tyler Rich - Rich found his love for country music after seeing George Strait at the age of 8. After working on his craft and years of touring across the country with multiple bands, he decided to pursue a solo career. Since that day, he has performed alongside some of the industry's top artists, including Easton Corbin. His debut album will be released in 2015.

One of these great country music acts will perform on the Country Summer Montgomery Village Stage, the main stage. In addition to recognition as a Country Summer superstar, the grand prize winner will receive $5,000.

Based upon the public votes, the Top 10 will be narrowed to the Final 4. The second round of voting will be from April 17 through April 29, 2015 to select the grand prize winner. The winner will be announced May 1, 2015.

To date, Country Summer presented by Lithia RAM of Santa Rosa, has announced 13 of 14 entertainers. Country Summer 2015 headliners include Jake Owen on June 5, The Band Perry on June 6 and Brantley Gilbert on June 7.

In addition to the headliners, the June 5 lineup includes Gary Allan, Chris Young and Parmalee; June 6 includes Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann, Frankie Ballard and The Swon Brothers; and June 7 includes Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin and Cassadee Pope.

Daily tickets start from $69 for general admission, $99 for reserved seats. A limited number of discount three-day packages are available. To purchase tickets, visit www.countrysummer.com or call 800.514.3849 to order by phone.

Event sponsors include Lithia RAM of Santa Rosa, Bud Light, Montgomery Village, Friedman's Home Improvement, Les Schwab Tire Centers of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, Leese-Fitch Wines, Jack Daniel's, River Rock Casino, Fender, Creams, Cattlemens, Harris Ranch, the City of Santa Rosa, American AgCredit, Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Froggy 92.9.

About Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH® and Charvel®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com.

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