Triplets Bringing Their Jersey Roots To Country Music

Triple Addiction

August 16, 2018 - Classic rock n' roll band fused with country and blues sets the tone when they open up for country music sensation Billy Currington on August 16, 2018 at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park NJ.



Triple Addiction is a band of are triplet brothers and their best friend. The band has had the opportunity to play all over from the New Jersey Balloon Festival to playing at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Getting the chance to open up for bands like 3 Doors Down and R.E.O Speed Wagon has been such a rewarding experience.


"We released a self-titled EP January of 2016 and have never looked back. We have gotten such a great response from all of our fans for all the hard work we put into it, that it has only motivated us more to record new music". Right now we are in the process of recording our first full length album that will be rock blended with country and blues featuring some ballads as well.



Other upcoming shows:

August 11th Vets Summer Fest - Hope NJ

August 16th Billy Currington - Stone Pony Asbury Park NJ

August 31st Fire Co. Fair

September 2nd Don Jamieson BBQ at Brighton Bar - Long Branch NJ

September 8 - Bella Music Fest - Red Bank NJ

October 27th Scout Fest - Mercer County Park


http://www.tripleaddiction.com

http://soundcloud.com/triple-addiction/triple-addiction-remind-me

Raquel Aurilia To Host A Fan Appreciation Party In Nashville During CMA Fest Week

Singer-songwriter Raquel Aurilia announced today she will be hosting a fan appreciation party in Nashville during CMA Fest week. Raquel will perform live and celebrate with fans during the lunch hour at The Stillery on Thursday, June 7th at 12noon. The fan event is part of the Renegade Radio Nashville & Music Update Central Fan Appreciation Party Showcase.

The event is free and music fans are encouraged to show up for photo ops, meet & greet, giveaways - plus a live music performance showcase by Raquel Aurilia.
The Stillery is located in downtown Nashville just off Broadway at 113 2nd Ave N.

"I am thrilled to be hosting this wonderful fan appreciation party in Nashville," says Raquel Aurilia. "It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate music with the fans while they're in town for the CMA Fest week."

Raquel's latest single, "Pretty Roses" was recorded in Nashville where she also filmed the music video. Aurilia co-wrote "Pretty Roses" with songwriter Jennifer Adan, known for co-writing Blake Shelton's #1 hit "She Wouldn't Be Gone," Jonathan Hamby, keyboard player for country superstar, Carrie Underwood, and critically acclaimed producer, Michael Lattanzi, whose clientele ranges from rock legends Aerosmith to public figures like Paris Hilton.

Singer-songwriter Raquel Aurilia is currently touring. Aurilia has toured opening 25 U.S. cities for John Waite - including an upcoming concert scheduled January 19 in Phoenix, AZ. Aurilia has opened for B.B. King, Gin Blossoms, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lisa Loeb, Eddie Money, Pat Benatar, and Riders in the Sky. Aurilia has worked with Grammy Award winning producer Tony Papa (James Brown, Willie Nelson, John Denver) and Gardner Cole (Madonna, Jodi Whatley), as well as Grammy nominated producer Billy Smiley (Bebe and Cece Winans, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash) in Nashville. Aurilia's music has been featured in MTV's hit series "The Hills," "The City" and "Taking the Stage."

Upcoming Event
June 7 - Nashville - The Stillery 12pm (Fan Appreciation Party during CMA Fest)

Weblinks: www.RaquelAurilia.com / www.twitter.com/raquelaurilia / https://www.facebook.com/RaquelAurilia / www.instagram.com/raquelaurilia / www.about.me/raquelaurilia /

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Hybrid Studios Hosts Annual NAMM Afterparty

Hybrid Studios hosted its fourth annual NAMM afterparty, Hybrid Happy hour 2018, at their Santa Ana location on January 26th. Presented by Stacks FX, Towne Park Brewery, The Arts & Learning Conservatory, and Angeline Vineyards & Winery, with Genelec, Lewitt, and Applebox Network, the sold out event featured an In-n-Out food truck, open bar, and performances from Bearwulf, The Shakes, and Bird & The War. Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Anaheim Convention Center was available throughout the night to make travel simple for NAMM attendees and convention sponsors.

"We were thrilled with the turnout again this year," said Hybrid Studios Manager, Mike Miller, "The party is an opportunity for NAMM attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the convention, have some drinks, relax, and listen to some great music. It also gives our industry sponsors a chance to show and discuss their products in their natural environment. We had Stacks FX in Studio B, while Lewitt and Genelec shared the control room in Studio A. Our alcohol sponsors were a huge hit as well. We can’t thank Towne Park and Angeline Vineyards enough for providing their amazing products for the party."

Every year Hybrid Studios tries to improve and add new elements to the annual event. For 2018, the studio implemented a live stream of the event on Hybrid's Facebook page through Applebox Network, a resident partner of the Santa Ana production facility. Applebox host Kevin Allen interviewed Lewitt Founder and CEO, Roman Perschon, Genelec's Eastern Territory Sales Manager, Paul Stewart, and Bearwulf front man, Rob Gravely. Hybrid Manager, Mike Miller, interviewed Stacks FX Founder, Brian Frederick, and singers from Bird & The War and The Shakes, Chris Chavez and Sean Perry respectively. Craig "Burnie" Burns interviewed select partygoers throughout the night, and performances from all three bands were streamed live as well. A highlight video and photos from the event will be available soon on Hybrid's facebook and http://www.HybridHappyHour.com/.

About Hybrid Studios
Hybrid Studios is a fully integrated multimedia production facility in Orange County, CA. Not only does Hybrid feature a state-of-the-art analog & digital recording studio; it also boasts a massive sound stage, including a pre-lit cyclorama. Equipped with the best gear and an experienced staff, Hybrid provides a variety of products and services to clients across the creative spectrum from recording, mixing and mastering to video and photography.

For more information on Hybrid Studios, please visit https://www.hybridstudiosca.com
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WILLIE BASSE / Rock For Recovery Cancer Benefit Concert #3 is Friday APRIL 22, 2016 at The BACK BAR in Janesville, WI.

WILLIE BASSE / Rock For Recovery Cancer Benefit Concert #3 is Friday APRIL 22, 2016 at The BACK BAR in Janesville, WI.

Cultural Ambassador to The Sunset Strip, WILLIE BASSE was diagnosed with a rare skin lymphoma called, MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES in December 2015.

Willie says, "It is in my bloodstream, However the good news is, it has not spread to my internal organs."

Basse is raising funds to pay for ongoing tests, treatments and medical expenses, including intravenous blood treatments in Mexico, which have been known to create immediate spontaneous healing!

A Go Fund Me page was set up during his open heart surgery last year. Please Donate to: http://GoFundMe.com/Basseheartsurgery

Basse's musical lineup of Hollywood A-List Rockstars for this special event includes:

ALVIN TAYLOR - Drums
(Little Richard, Billy Preston, George Harrison, Elton John, Ron Wood, Sammy Hagar, Sly Stone)
SCOTT WARREN - Keyboards
(DIO, Black Sabbath, Warrant)
MITCH PERRY - Guitar
(Michael Schenker Group, Edgar Winter, Aerosmith, Lita Ford, Black Sheep)
BRIAN CONROY - Guitar
(Black Sheep)

MetalSludge Review:

GOT BASSE?
Former Quiet Riot / RATT guitarist, Carlos Cavazo makes a grand return! #RockForRecovery benefit concert at #Whisky #Hollywood #HitMetalMusic
http://metalsludge.tv/carlos-cavazo-makes-grand-return-in-rock-for-recovery-jam-for-ailing-willie-basse-at-whisky

@wbasse: Get LOUD / Get BUSY!

For all things WILLIE BASSE,
download his new Smartphone App
iPhone App: https://t.co/KcJv2jB08u
Android App: https://t.co/c1ZS868QXn

Facebook: http://facebook.com/pages/williebasse/111912668872815
🎶 Music: http://artistecard.com/williebasse#!/musics/50726
To book WILLIE BASSE for interviews and live appearances contact: @MMBookings Lisa@MetalMusicBookings.com

http://www.williebasse.com

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Raquel Aurilia Kicks Off Spring with Performances in Nashville & Glendale

Singer-Songwriter Raquel Aurilia announced she is kicking off spring with performances in Nashville and Glendale, AZ in April before she hits the road to open for John Waite on his upcoming Texas concert tour in May. Raquel will be performing in Music City with songwriters Megan Moreaux, Kaela Kinney, and Steve Lester on Wednesday, April 27th 8:30pm at a songwriters round at Douglas Corner Café in Nashville.

"Always love performing in Nashville and I am excited to have the opportunity to perform with these incredible songwriters," says Raquel Aurilia. "It's going to be a busy spring – with Glendale and Nashville before opening for John Waite in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. I'm thrilled to be performing so much in 2016!"

Raquel is thrilled to be invited to perform the National Anthem to over 16,000 people at the WV "MOMENTUM" National travel event at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ on Saturday, April 9th. Raquel has been part of this popular travel club for 3 years and has been enjoying traveling the globe.

Recording Artist Raquel Aurilia has previously toured opening 25 U.S. cities for John Waite. She has also opened for B.B. King, Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, Pat Benatar, Riders in the Sky... and has worked with Grammy Award winning producer Tony Papa (James Brown, Willie Nelson, John Denver) and Gardner Cole (Madonna, Jodi Whatley), as well as Grammy nominated producer Billy Smiley (Bebe and Cece Winans, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash). Aurilia's music has been featured on MTV's hit series "The Hills," "The City" and "Taking the Stage." Her latest music video for "Shattered" can be viewed at https://youtu.be/kcUA4D6tfgo.

Raquel's hit single "Feels Like" from her debut record, "Finding My Way," cracked the ultra-competitive R&R Top 30 AC and Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary charts at #28, and is still receiving national air play today.

Upcoming Tour Dates - Raquel Aurilia
April 9 – Glendale, AZ - Gila River Arena (National Anthem at MOMENTUM)
April 27 – Nashville, TN – Douglas Corner Cafe
May 18 – Austin, TX – One World Theatre (opening for John Waite)
May 20 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live (opening for John Waite)
May 22 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center (opening for John Waite)

Weblinks: www.RaquelAurilia.com / www.twitter.com/raquelaurilia / www.about.me/raquelaurilia / www.instagram.com/raquelaurilia / https://www.facebook.com/pages/Raquel-Aurilia/38969108047 /

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Jon Mullane, Canadian Recording Artist, is in LA performing and promoting his new album SHINE

Jon Mullane, Canadian Recording Artist, is in LA is performing with a great new band: Jon Mullane on lead vocals and guitar, Rob Bonfiglio (singer/songwriter/producer and producer of Wilson-Phillips) on lead guitar/bv, Marcus Blake (Henry Rollins, Sparks, Daniel Lanois) on bass/bv, and Eric Downs (Jon Mullane, Allison Weiss, Olivver the Kid) on drums/bv. They performed at The Mint on Tuesday, March 15. At that show, Jon debuted a new song, Walking Away, co-written by Jon and Michael Jay and Michael was there to see it happen. It was a great night!

Jon's latest single, Born Beautiful, is currently garnering significant airplay in Canada. This song, as well as his top-40 US Billboard-charting hit song, My New American Girl, are on his album SHINE, which is slated for worldwide release in April of 2016.

Mullane and his band will be playing a private concert on Saturday, April 2 at SIR Los Angeles. Anyone interested in attending should contact ACR Management at annmusic25@gmail.com.

You can also catch Jon at the Rockwell Table and Stage in LA on Monday & Tuesday, April 3 & 4 as he pays tribute to the amazing Jim Steinman in Paradise Found (www.rockwell-la.com).

There is so much more on horizon in 2016 for Jon Mullane (www.jonmullane.com). Stay tuned for upcoming press releases and Shine On!

http://www.jonmullane.com/video.html

http://www.jonmullane.com

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Los Angeles Based Radio Station Is Looking For Music Artists To Join The Team

KGUP FM Emerge Radio is now accepting submissions to select 8 up-and-coming Music Artists to perform during Summer/Fall 2016 on stage during one of four live events this coming Summer and Fall in Top venues in Los Angeles. (The specific dates are contingent on each venue location and Artist availability. Dates and locations will be disclosed to the public at a later time).

During Spring 2016, KGUP FM will launch a Crowd Funding campaign on Kickstarter. Funds collected from the campaign will be used to help off-set the cost of:
- upgraded performance royalty license
- upgrade broadcasting equipment
- develop and maintain a native stand-alone mobile app for fans to download and listen to KGUP FM Emerge Radio exclusively
- pay for a trip to New York to meet with executives at SiriusXM radio to propose adding KGUP FM Emerge Radio as a channel to their existing line up to broadcast high quality Independent music and entertaining freeform programming

Other expenses include:
- video production to prepare a visual presentation geared for investors to invest in making KGUP FM Emerge Radio a terrestrial FM station.
- Compensation to artists: KGUP FM is committed to pay the 8 artists 15% of the net proceeds collected through the Kickstarter campaign as compensation for their live performance and promotional efforts.

Unlike its competitors, KGUP FM pledges to not take advantage of independent artists' willingness to play for free in exchange for "exposure" and will NOT require artists to pre-sale tickets. KGUP FM wants to help eliminate this practice and set an example of what ‘community' is by giving artists a share of what they collect.

Once the Artist/band signs into agreement and joins the KGUP FM Emerge Radio team, the promotional period throughout all of 2016 will begin. During the campaign period between April through May 2016, the Artist/Band is required to promote the KGUP FM Kickstarter campaign as if it is their own in order to earn the percentage split. Artists represented by PR agencies and Management company's must agree to the terms for this agreement to be valid. In turn, KGUP FM will promote all 8 artists throughout 2016 on all of KGUP FM's social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, and Reverbnation. In addition, Artist/Band's music will be heard on rotation at KGUP FM Emerge Radio.

All Artists will retain all copyrights, publishing rights, and royalties. KGUP FM simply wants to promote good artists in exchange for promoting a good radio station.

Submission Requirements:
- To share the KGUP FM vision and believe in what we're doing. The Artist/Band will reap the benefits of KGUP FM's success, which relies on its artists and listeners.
- Commit to helping KGUP FM promote its Kickstarter campaign coming this Spring.
- List of dates you are available and are on tour in the Los Angeles area during Summer/Fall 2016
- Provide artist/band website address
- Social media links (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
- Include Management/PR agent contact information
- Please include one live performance video and one professional video (if available)
- Attach one mp3 for additional consideration

For more information about KGUP FM Emerge Radio, please visit www.kgup1065.com

Direct Contact
KGUP FM Emerge Radio
kgup1065@gmail.com

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The Features & Kerchief Play JJ's Bohemia On November 14th, 2015

Surpassing its initial D.I.Y. movement and becoming a more defined sound, Indie Rock has evolved. Moreover, music lovers around and between the typical big market outlets are rapidly advancing the support of live music nationwide. Following years of breakthrough acts with shoe- string budgets and unique social media strategy, an overall unyielding attitude has fueled the raw performance of the indie rock character we know today.

One of the country's many small clubs whose reputation serves the indie rock scene is JJ's Bo- hemia in Chattanooga, TN. They've hosted shows for nearly a decade featuring local unknowns and national touring acts alike, such as Alabama Shakes, Deer Hunter, Portugal the Man, Of Montreal and many others.

JJ's will continue its support of quality acts of all sizes by hosting The Features with 825 Records' artist Kerchief on Saturday, November 14th. Commercially known from their licensing placements for Ford and the Twilight Saga's soundtrack, The Features' extensive touring history since 1994 has landed them on major stages around the world. They are currently touring the na- tion promoting their upcoming album, which can be pre-ordered via Pledge Music now.

Kerchief, an indie rock trio fronted by former Vanity Theft guitarist Britt Hill has called JJ's a home for her new project since relocating to Chattanooga from Dayton, OH. After releasing her debut album, Machines And Animals, this past Summer, Kerchief has stirred up indie rock crit- ics and blogs with her unadulterated drive. Following a 20+ city summer tour, Kerchief's second single "Jack London" has garnered attention from the likes of OUT Magazine, Nooga.com, Ghet- toblaster, Curve Magazine, and Music Connection. All of whom have agreed Kerchief's Britt Hill has a well-bred attitude brimming with substance, both musically and lyrically.

Catch The Features with Kerchief at JJ's Bohemia in Chattanooga, TN. Saturday, November 14th. Doors open at 9 pm (All shows 21+).

http://www.jjsbohemia.com

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Alt-Rock Trio 'The Reach' Reunites For 20th Anniversary Show, New Single (Denver, CO)

The band formed in 1994 in Dallas, TX, garnering major label interest and critical acclaim for the aforementioned "Closer" album. After disbanding in 1997 for all the usual reasons, drummer Tommy Watts and Craig Miller reunited briefly to record a second album, LIFT in 2003.

They are now reuniting again with bassist Dave Scott to release a new single (covers of MGMT's "Time to Pretend" and The Stranglers' "No Mercy"), along with a remastered version of LIFT, and a fully remixed and remastered 20th Anniversary Edition of Closer.

Although largely ignored in their hometown of Dallas, TX, the band has gained a passionate following over the years in Denver, CO, with the help of the owners of the Bull & Bush pub, who have spread the word about their unique sound. "The bottom line is, we were one of the better bands of the 90's, despite our lack of exposure," said Miller. "When people hear us, they agree."

The show will be this Halloween night, Saturday October 31st, and is sure to be a memorable one. "The guys at the Bull and Bush have kept our music alive, and we're pumped to bring our sound back to life in Denver," said bassist Scott. "We plan on bringing our best."

Release Dates:
LIFT (2015 remastered edition) – available now
Closer (20th Anniversary Edition) – available Oct. 20, 2015
Time to Pretend/No Mercy – available Oct. 20, 2015
www.thereach.rocks

For more info, contact Craig Miller at craigdmiller@mac.com, or (917) 620-7482

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It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!

Award-winning children's artist Lucy Kalantari returns to ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, October 31st at 10:30am to celebrate her favorite holiday with her littlest fans and families - It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!

Come in costume to sing and dance with Lucy Kalantari and her bewitching band. Be among the first to hear new songs from her next release, including "It's Halloween!" along with tunes from her award-winning album, Pockets Full of Joy. Families can enjoy Halloween-themed beverages, dive into cauldrons of Goodie Girl Cookies and design magical masks.

"From the Gilded Age cover art to the authentic Roaring Twenties musical vibe, Kalantari swiftly transported me to a radically different time and place, a sepia-toned dream filled with elegant pearl necklaces, lace dresses and carefree dancing … all while I stood in my office, in sweatpants and bedhead, in the 21st century - an outstanding feat thanks to an astounding album." -Jeff Bogle, NYC Dad's Group

Pockets Full of Joy earned a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award and was listed The Best Kids Music of 2014 by Cooper & Kid. Pockets is a collection of ukulele ditties with a 1920s flair about being a mom, love and babies.

For tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2330184

It's Halloween with Lucy Kalantari!
Saturday, October 31st, 2015 • 10:30am - 12:30pm
ShapeShifter Lab
18 Whitwell Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
$10 Advance
$15 Door
Free for children under 2

Lucy Kalantari - www.LucyKalantari.com

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Piqued Jacks To Open For The Fabulous 'Interpol'

Links:
http://interpolnyc.com/worldtour/
https://www.facebook.com/interpol
FB event: https://goo.gl/rRPo9k
Official event: https://goo.gl/XGzMK6
Tickets: http://goo.gl/PJZHS7

Piqued Jacks have been making steady progress & going from strength to strength since their humble beginnings sprouting from a little village in Italy they have methodically made their way from obscurity to Austin, Texas, the heart of the indie music scene, performing at SXSW in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and sharing the stage with acts such as Atoms for Peace and Bob Schneider. Their powerful alliance and headstrong vision has resulted in the positive flow of their career, which indicates a confident band gaining serious momentum. One of the strengths of this band is their close bond with one another, something which a lot of bands fail to achieve. This band have grown up together & remain strong, determined & focused. Since returning back home from Austin they have played the Marea Festival, amongst others & performed at a local children's summer camp the band are now are opening for the fabulous Interpol who are playing in Prato as part of their world tour. Piqued Jacks have also recently been featured in the July edition with a front page spread of the very popular indie magazine JAMSPHERE http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/954806.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO INTERPOL for providing the opportunity for Piqued Jacks to open for them.

Also, another one of DyNaMik Records artists Dos Floris is gaining traction having recently joined the label. Her new album "The Widowed Earth" will be released around October 2015 a track from the album "Silence" is now available for purchase on DyNaMik's music glue shop https://www.musicglue.com/dynamik-records/shop/

Check out packshot video for Dos Floris new album https://youtu.be/PXiG3M2Hygk

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Nightwish At The Greek Theater - From The Great Dark Between The Stars - Review In LA Metal Media

Nightwish, the Finnish based High Priests and Priestess of Symphonic Metal brought their special brand of magic to the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, May 1, 2015. The lyrics from the song to the title track off their new CD Endless Forms Most Beautiful; "FROM THE GREAT DARK BETWEEN THE STARS" is a fitting description of the almost surreal night at the outdoor venue of the Greek Theater. With the full moon high in sky and the warm Los Angeles night, it was the perfect setting to see and hear the powerful, cinematic, and theatrical reigning Kings and Queen of Metal.

Read the full show review along with amazing photos and video of the show here:
http://www.lametalmedia.com/nightwish-greek-theater.html

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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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Style Fashion Week, The Official Fashion Week Of Los Angeles Launches Its 10th Season With Nikki Lund & A Star Studded Lineup

As we kick off the official LA Fashion Week with another round of unforgettable performances, diverse cultures of the world and continue to bring in international commerce.We are excited to announce our partnership with Nicolas G Perez, an agent with the Covina Valley office of New York Life, a Fortune 100 company that is one of the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world and the American Heart Association. Together we will bring a superior level of class, entertainment and community impact unrivaled by any other. The series of Style shows continues to be the highlight of Fashion Week with international designers and celebrity attendance and garners millions impressions from local, national and international media. Since 2009 Style Fashion Week has been premiering world-renowned collection during Los Angeles, New York and Dubai Fashion Week. This Style show presents a world-renowned collection of masterpieces crafted by designers, including Nikki Lund, Andre Soriano, Coco Johnson, Ophelia Song, Kinsman Swim, Latrodectus Lingerie, Nancy Vuu, Daiki Shimizu, R Michelle, Antti Asplund and Ashton Michael all benefiting the American Heart Association.

As Style Fashion Week is full of surprises, Opening night will debut an incredible collaboration our very own runway: Nikki Lund of Nikki Rich has teamed up with Larry Rudolph, manager to Miley Cyrus and Brittany Spears to unveil their Fall Winter 2015 Collection.

Day two of Los Angeles Fashion Week, March 19th 2015, 8pm, the City of Los Angeles and Style Fashion Week LA will showcase amazing international designer Ophelia Song and following Coco Johnson, Kinsman Swim and Latrosdectus Lingerie. Of course, closing the night with a cause with GO RED For Women - Celebrity Red Dress Fashion Show in its aim to raise awareness and support the fight against heart disease in women. We would love to have your support in this exclusive event as a supporter for this cause. In New York, celebrities including Barbara Eden, Thalia, La La Anthony, Donna Mills, Jenette McCurdy, Zendaya Coleman, Alexa Ray Joel, Fifth Harmony, Hoda Kotb, Laverne Cox, Kristin Cavallari, Ciara, and others have graced the runway for Go Red in pieces designed by Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Monique Lhuillier, Carmen Marc Valvo.

Continuing the excitement of Style Fashion Week, on March 20th Ashton Michael will be opening the night with his new collection that he describes as "if you can imagine Sporty Spice and and Rocky Balboa had a transgender love child who was fascinated by TRON". Sam Sarapong and Boy London will be closing Friday night with their “Mr. Fashion” tour, incorporating music, fashion and skateboarding into Style Fashion Week.

After the shows we will have celebrity performances for a great cause as Pop/Rock chanteuse, Christine Storm promotes awareness through her charity, JAM FOR JOY which raises money for anti-bullying and at risk youth programs.

With influences from cosmopolitan cities worldwide and on the red carpets, Andre Soriano brings ICONS: A tribute to womanhood -- celebrating the evolution of femininity of this planet; She who makes a difference through her story, a true icon to the runway on Saturday, March 21st 2015, 7pm. Saturday night we also have Nancy Vuu, Daiki Shimizu, R- Michelle and Quynh Paris hitting the runways with their latest collections.

Closing night of Style Fashion Week will be presented by Frontiers Magazine and curated by their VP of Operations Tristan Schukraft. Headlining designers include Andrew Christian and Antti Asplund.

For Press & Media inquires please contact Tiffany Gaines of SS Music Group at bookingchristinestorm@yahoo.com

http://www.jamforjoy.com

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Celebrate Music For Women's History Month With Taking Back Eden

In honor of the countless women who have blazed their path in making music history, Taking Back Eden will be playing three shows in March.

Saturday, March 7, at The Arts Block, 285-291 Main Street, Greenfield, MA.
Saturday, March 14, at the Thirsty Mind, 23 College Street, in Hadley, MA
Saturday, March 28, at Mocha Maya's, 47 Main Street, Shelburne Falls, MA

All shows start at 8:00 p.m.

Taking Back Eden, based out of the five-college town of Amherst, Massachusetts is an original acoustic rock band featuring five women. The band is fronted by Carolyn Walker on lead vocals and violin, backed by Sylvie Abate on acoustic and classical guitars, Heather Sommerlad on violin and cello, Jen Spingla on bass and Christine "Tina" Abate on full kit and percussion.

With ties to folk, indie, rock, and classical music, the band writes and performs music with a message. Each women in Eden is a songwriter in her own right and together they spin thoughtful lyrics about women's issues, the environment, LGBT rights, social justice, love and relationships.

In addition to live performances, Taking Back Eden is donating fifty-percent of song sale proceeds to the non-for-profit organization, Every Mother Counts. You can purchase songs www.reverbnation.com/takingbackeden

http://www.facebook.com/takingbackedenband

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Berklee Hosts Its 10th Annual SXSW Party: Boston And Beyond On Thursday, March 19

Berklee College of Music, the only college to host an official party at the SXSW Music Festival, presents its SXSW Party: Boston and Beyond on Thursday, March 19, noon – 8:00 p.m., at Brush Square Park West Tent, located at 409 East 5th St. (Neches and 5th), Austin, TX. Berklee's 10th annual SXSW Party is presented by The Red Room @ Cafe 939, Alumni Affairs, Heavy Rotation Records (HRR), and media sponsor Vanyaland.

Vanyaland will stream the event at Vanyaland.com and at VanyaRadio.

The party features up-and-coming Berklee alumni and students performing rock, pop, electronic, Americana and folk. Artists include Joy Daniels, Avers, Hooka Hey, O Conqueror, Grey Season (HRR), The Ballroom Thieves, Night Lights (HRR), Radclyffe Hall, Yellerkin, and St. Nothing.

Check out the artists on VanyaRadio's Boston and Beyond sampler at https://soundcloud.com/vanyaradio/sets/boston-beyond-2015-vanyaland

This year, Berklee has added a second stage for acoustic sets. Students Rachael Wolff, Lady Rogo, and Jacob George, and alumnus Oliver Monaco will perform in between bands. They also play on Saturday, March 21, at the Berklee Guitar and Songwriting Showcase [2:00 pm, St. David's Bethel Hall].

Berklee's SXSW Party: Boston and Beyond is all ages and open to SXSW badge holders. The public can email sxswrsvp@berklee.edu to attend free of charge.

Artists in order of appearance:

Joy Daniels is a Los Angeles-based alumna singer-songwriter and producer who fuses innovative hip-hop and passionate vocals to lyrics and music that explore the complexities of the human spirit. Daniels has released albums including Electric Soul Music and Joy After the Rain, and has performed recently with Stevie Wonder, Sam Smith, and Bastille in concert and TV appearances on The Ellen Degeneres Show, The American Music Awards, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Avers, from Richmond, VA, are psychedelic pop, blistering garage rock, and fuzzed-out shoegaze all in one. With their amps cranked high and their voices doused in reverb, Avers brew a spacey swirl. The group formed with Head and the Heart's Tyler Williams on drums and James Mason, James Lloyd Hodges, alumna Alexandra Spalding, Adrian Olsen, and Charlie Glenn swapping between bass, guitar and keyboard. Their debut, Empty Light, came out in 2014.

Hooka Hey, from Austin, TX, plays heavy grooves steeped in the blues. Its smoky, sludgy sound is dense and charged like an approaching rainstorm. The band is composed of Alex Kane (bass), Hugo de Saint Quentin (guitar), Jesse Houghton (guitar), and alumnus Ethan Yeager (drums). KUTX's Austin Music Minute said of Hooka Hey, "There's a reverence here for the kind of serious rockin' out that leaves you sweaty, grimy and wanting more."

O Conqueror was formed in 2012 by songwriter Dustin Doering (vocals) in Austin, Texas. It has since become a collective endeavor consisting of Justin Green (guitar), Mike Fisher (bass, backing vocals), Pedro Corsetti (drums), and alumnus Alex Hartley (keyboard). The group is preparing to release its second album, on which it promises a melodic journey of catchy brooding hooks folded into ambient folk with elements of delta blues and psychedelic western.

Grey Season (HRR) perform five-part harmony, blues-rooted guitar solos between wholehearted lyricism, and memorable melodies driven by bouzoukis and banjos. Benny Grotto (Dresden Dolls) and Grammy–winner Justin Guip produced its debut album at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY. The group is composed of Ian Jones (bass, vocals); alumni Jon Mills (guitar, vocals, Irish bouzouki) and Matt Knelman (guitar, vocals); and students Chris Bloniarz (banjo, piano, mandolin, vocals), and Ben Burns (drums, vocals). Grey Season appears on HRR's Dorm Sessions 10. Listen at SoundCloud.com/HeavyRotationRecords.

The Ballroom Thieves – Devin Mauch (percussion), alumna Calin Peters (cello), and Martin Earley (guitar) – blend folk conventions with modern hymnals, and delta blues with rich harmonies, exploring the basic constructions of pop music while also rejecting its restrictions. Supporting their debut, A Wolf in the Doorway, The Ballroom Thieves will open the next Boston Calling Festival featuring Pixies, My Morning Jacket, and St. Vincent.

Night Lights (HRR) brings together students and alumni with a world of indie, rock, and soul influences, striking a balance between profound lyrics, hooky melodies, and danceable music. Yusuke Sato's intricate riffs, Drew Story's warped soundscapes, Jeff Kinsey's melodic bass, Dag Hanken's colorful rhythms, and Mau Jiminez's captivating guitar and other-worldly voice effects combine for an audio adventure. Night Lights appeared on HRR's Dorm Sessions 9. The band's forthcoming EP was produced by Griffin Rodriguez (Beirut, Modest Mouse).

Radclyffe Hall – alumni Dhy Berry (keys/vocals), Jaqui Rae Stewart (keys/vocals), and Carl Harkness (drums), and student Sean Camargo (drums) – began as an experiment in analog and digital production and coalesced around founder Berry's groove-heavy compositions and dance-pop aesthetics. In their recordings and live shows, Radclyffe Hall has solidified an indelible sonic signature of pulsating live and programmed beats, ethereal vocals, and fuzzy bass lines.

Yellerkin is a rising indie duo from Brooklyn comprised of Adrian Galvin and alumnus Luca Buccellati, childhood friends who have known each other for over 20 years. Originally from the woods of Katonah, NY, they reunited after college, helping one another to yell their stories of love and family. Yellerkin released their debut self-titled EP in 2014, which features the single "Solar Laws." The duo recently opened up for Dr. Dog and is preparing to release new music.

St. Nothing is a string-driven electropop group consisting of Marco Lawrence (singer-songwriter, producer), Sophia Carreras (guitar), Meredith Nero (viola), Jenna Calabro (cello) and alumnus Felix Nicholson (drums). In the past year, the group was nominated for two Boston Music Awards, opened the Boston Calling Music Festival, and performed with artists like Juana Molina, Young Galaxy, Alpine, and Freezepop. The group is working on its debut album.

http://www.berklee.edu/news

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Nikia Performs Live @ Single Release Party

Nikia, a New York native, is releasing her fourth studio album titled "Forever" in summer 2015 through Og2Entertainment/ Sonic Flux Music and is a Khepera Group affiliate. Inspired by the emotions of the world and people around her, the album is a soulful experience and an inside look of the personal side of Nikia.

Born as Nikia Hughes, she was a star and dreaming big from the start. At age 3 she was singing professionally and by the time she was 16-years-old she had made her way to Hollywood with record deal in hand.

Singing professionally since 13 while attending Hollywood High School in California, she was surrounded by other talents including her uncle R&B singer Charlie Wilson. Since then Nikia has released three studio albums, "A Girl Like Me," in 1997, "Open Book," in 2003 and "Chapter II" in 2012.

"Forever" may be her most personal record yet, with the lead single "Maybe I" set to be released at the end of the month on February 27, 2015.

Nikia's latest work will be debuted at her album release party/birthday bash on February 27th at The Lizzard Lounge, in Bohemia NY. Doors open at 9:00pm

For booking information contact Dee,
Nikia.og2entertainment@gmail.com
www.SoundsofNikia.com
http://twitter.com/hughes_nikia
http://instagram.com/teamnikia

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Southern Rocker Glitter Rose Celebrates Indiegogo Campaign Success

Award winning Southern Rock artist and producer Glitter Rose is anticipating the making of her new album "Outlaw In Love", which is now in pre-production and being funded by an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, which launched on January 21, 2015. In the campaign's final days, GR will be offering 5 Days of Deals, which will be exclusive one day only perks starting Monday, February 16th and ending on the campaign's final day, Friday, February 20th. This is a way for fans to engage in the campaign and get special offers only available on these days.

In celebration of the campaign's final day and the journey which lies ahead in the making of the new album, GR and The Band will be doing a live performance at The Mint Los Angeles and revealing 4 new songs that will be on the album "Outlaw In Love".

"I can't think of a better way to celebrate the last day of our campaign then to rock out and show the fans some music from "Outlaw In Love". Since they are the ones making it possible for us to record and release it, they should be the first to hear some of the material." –Glitter Rose

To discover the exclusive offers during 5 Days of Deals, make sure to sign up and follow Glitter Rose's Indiegogo campaign by visiting http://igg.me/at/outlawinlove. GR will be posting exclusive perk notifications through campaign updates, and also on her Facebook page and Twitter. Funding opportunities will end Friday, February 20th, 2015 at 11:59pm PST.

GR & The Band will perform at 8pm Friday, February 20th at The Mint in Los Angeles. This is a 21+ event. For tickets, show information and how to make dinner reservations, please visit www.themintla.com or call 323-954-9400.

ABOUT GLITTER ROSE: Starting at the age of 13 in 1998, GR has dedicated her life to her craft and her fans. Never swaying in her musical truths, Glitter has walked away from several offers to be something she's not. Pushing strong as an independent artist, she has performed over 3,000 shows, has 12 major endorsements including companies like Gibson Acoustic Guitars, Orange Amps, and Telefunken Elektroakustik to name a few, and has worked on projects with musicians like Matt Sorum, Chris Chaney, Stu Hamm, Kim SeHwang, Billy Morrison, and more.

In 2012, GR moved from Ft. Worth, TX to Los Angeles, CA, with a residency at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd for her signature show titled Southern Rock Brunch. 2013 brought some of her many accolades, like Best Rock Artist and Album of the Year for Dead or Alive from the Artists In Music Awards, Best Music Video for "Buda Negra" in the Bare Bones International Film Festival and Country Artist of the Year in the Los Angeles Music Awards. GR also wrote the title track for the feature film "American Girl", as well as made a cameo appearance, and is an associate producer on the film, which won Best Producer of a Feature Film in the 2014 LA Femme International Film Festival. In 2014, GR launched her career as a producer, teaming up with engineer and mixer Francisco Rodriguez. She also co-wrote and performed on a track with Stu Hamm and Kim SeHwang for the soundtrack of the Korean box office smash The Technicians, titled "Two Lovers".

Glitter Rose can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/glitterrosemusic and Twitter at www.twitter.com/glitterrosetx. GR's official website is www.GlitterRose.com.

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The Yardbirds Official Line Up For Their 2015 Spring Tour Should Make New Jersey Proud

Belvidere, NJ - We all have heard of The Yardbirds? Even a Dutch girl that was craziest by ABBA growing up in the Netherlands has heard of the UK band The Yardbirds. Fifty years after their first big hit 'For Your Love' the band is going strong. And they are still the group which included three of the greatest guitarist of all time Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, with Beck and Page as members at the same time for a little while.

Bongo Boy Records recording band The Satisfactors' bass player KENNY AARONSON will be joining the 2015 Spring Tour. In 1988 Kenny was named Bassist of the year by Rolling Stone.... Aaronson was the bassist in the house band for the MTV Guitar Greats Show where along with Dave Edmunds, Chuck Leavell and Michael Shrieve, he backed up artists such as Steve Cropper, Brian Setzer, Dickie Betts, Link Wray, Neal Schon, Johnny Winter, Lita Ford, Tony Iommi and Dave Gilmour. Kenny also auditioned for the Rolling Stones in... 1994.

Kenny Aaronson has toured and recorded with a variety of artists including Billy Idol, Billy Squier, Foghat, Brian Setzer, Dave Edmunds, HSAS (Sammy Hagar, Neil Schon, Kenny Aaronson, Michael Shrieve), Mick Taylor, Graham Parker, Hall and Oates, Edgar Winter, Robert Gordon (musician), Leslie West Band, Rick Derringer and Joan Jett among others. Kenny was a regular member of Jett's backing group the Blackhearts from 1991 to 1995. Aaronson was one of the few Blackheart band members to co-write a track with Jett. The song, "World Of Denial", was recorded for the 1994 album "Pure and Simple" but was not released in the U.S. until 2001's Fit To Be Tied- Great Hits by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts".

Kenny's most recent project includes The Satisfactors a Rock n' Roll band that released their first debut album last October and is receiving great reviews and radio play.

So here you have it The Yardbirds are coming back to the US, and they are ready to rock n roll the East Coast this April. JIM McCARTY is the founding member and drummer and he is bringing to us a real treat. The Yardbirds' first guitarist, TOP TOPHAM will be joining them! Before Clapton joined the band Top Topham was first guitarist of The Yardbirds. He had to leave because as some parent even today will agree with joining a band is not a great career choice. As an art student Top continued with his studies. From the same secondary school and another art student entered the band, Eric Clapton, and from there you the story. Today Top is excited to play the blues and leave his paintbrush at home.

Also joining on this tour is another familiar talent for fans here in the Tri-State area MYKE SCAVONE (singer, Ram Jam & The Doughboys) will be joining them on blues harp, vocals and percussion. More recently Myke Scavone is known for his talent with the legendary 60's garage band from Plainfield NJ The Doughboys as lead singer/songwriter and harp player. Their hit "Black Sheep" and totaling 7 Coolest Songs In The World on the Little Stevie Van Zandt Underground Garage on Sirius/XM radio are 60's music fans favorites. Myke also played the harmonica on MARK LINDSAY former lead singer of Paul Revere and The Raiders' latest Rock n' Roll album "Life Out Loud" which was released on Bongo Boy Records in 2013.

Along with lead guitarist and singer JOHN IDAN who was on The Yardbirds' critically acclaimed 2003 album, Birdland this line is perfect of talent that will rock the stages.

The Yardbirds 2015 spring U.S. tour dates:
April 3 - Norfolk, Conn., Infinity Hall
April 4 - Uncasville, Conn., Mohegan Sun Casino
April 6 - New York, N.Y., BB King Blues Club & Grill
April 9 - Bethlehem, PA - Musikfest Cafe
April 10 - Beverley, Mass., Lancom Theatre
April 11 - Plymouth, N.H., Flying Monkey
April 12 - Newton, N.J., Newton Theatre

JIM McCARTY is a textbook on rock history unto himself. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member co-founded The Yardbirds in London in 1963 with singer KEITH RELF, rhythm guitarist CHRIS DREJA, bassist PAUL SAMWELL-SMITH and lead guitarist TOP TOPHAM. They first called themselves the Metropolitan Blues Quartet and then the Blue-Sounds before settling on The Yardbirds as a tribute to jazz sax legend CHARLIE PARKER, and the hobos who hung around the London train yards waiting to hop a freight. Top left and was replaced by ERIC CLAPTON. The band's first album "Five Live Yardbirds" was recorded at London's Marquee Club and really captured the group's manic live sound. After a few pop singles, Clapton split and JEFF BECK came aboard. Then JIMMY PAGE joined up, first as a bass player, then took over lead guitar when Jeff left to start a solo career. When the entire rest of the group quit in 1968, Page got the rights to the band name, and soon after formed LED ZEPPELIN.

When The Yardbirds first came to America, they were shocked that the kids had never heard of the American blues and R&B artists that were worshipped in the UK. But, thanks to The Yardbirds' versions of BO DIDDLEY's "I'm A Man," HOWLIN' WOLF's "Smokestack Lightning" and CHUCK BERRY's "Too Much Monkey Business," those original artists finally got airplay on white radio in the U.S.A.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Yardbirds in 1985, Jim hooked up with Chris Dreja and Paul Samwell-Smith for a pair of shows at London's Marquee Club where the band recorded its debut album. They had such a good time that they put together a new band, BOX OF FROGS and recorded two albums under the name with some help from Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck.

And, here we are today with Jim and The Yardbirds back again. This lineup is very exciting, especially with Top Topham back in the group after playing a few gigs last year with a different edition of the band. The Yardbirds are ready to hit the road, and tour dates will be announced soon.

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M.C. Records To Release "Rise And Fall" From Dayna Kurtz On March 31

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M.C. Records is proud to announce they'll be releasing "Rise and Fall" by genre outlaw Dayna Kurtz on March 31. This marks the 2nd recording that Dayna and M.C. Records have released together. In 2013 M.C. Records issued her R&B recording, Secret Canon Vol. 2 to critical acclaim.

Rise and Fall, is Dayna's first album of originals in 4 years. Says Kurtz, "This album is the most like (debut) Postcards From Downtown in that it covers such a long span of collected original material. Rise and Fall covers these last few years of my life and they were pretty heavy years; My father died, my marriage ended. I moved to New Orleans. I had a couple years of wild oat-sowing and then found a grand new love. There’s been a lot to think about, to write about.”

With roots in New Jersey, a lengthy New York City past, and her time now divided between her family’s cabin on a river in Vermont, and a home on another river in New Orleans, she is an entirely American creature -yet her greatest successes and most regular touring have happened in in theaters and rock clubs in European cities such as Barcelona and Amsterdam.

She had a top 10 hit song in the Netherlands with the gorgeous and beguiling, "Love Gets in the Way." She has toured with Richard Thompson, Elvis Costello, Richie Havens, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Dr. John, Rufus Wainright and Mavis Staples. She’s recorded a duet with Norah Jones, and both Ms. Jones and Bonnie Raitt have sung her praises in interviews. She has appeared at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, The Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival, The Celebrate Brooklyn Festival, Mountain Stage, Austin City Limits Festival and World Café.

"Rich as the darkest Godiva chocolate, the voice gets into your bones until you can barely sleep at night and can’t get through the day without it." – Paste

"Kurtz's voice is a potent thing. She projected that voice like a stage actress; the occasional glint of grit made it all the richer."
Keith Spera, Times-Picayune (Jazzfest 2012 review)

"When Kurtz sings, one of two things typically happens. Either she lets out a deep, husky croon that seems to bubble up from her toes, or she unleashes a full-throttle roar that’s more inviting than imposing…There’s no logical reason why Dayna Kurtz is not a full blown star." - James Reed, Boston Globe

Dayna Kurtz Tour Dates

For bookings contact Mark Carpentieri at M.C. Records, mc@mc-records.com

Tues Jan 20 New Orleans LA Café Istanbul 9pm (w/special guests)

Thurs Feb 5 San Antonio TX The Cove (Greenhouse Concerts)

Sat Feb 7 LaGrange TX The Bugle Boy (anyone can watch this show live via concert window!)

Sun Feb 8 Austin TX Strange Brew 4pm afternoon show!

Fri Feb 20 Bluffton SC UU Low Country Concert

Thur March 19 Kansas City MO. Folk Alliance Conference

Sun March 22 Breda Netherlands MEZZ

Mon March 23 Amsterdam Netherlands Paradiso "Rise and Fall" ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Tues March 31 Brooklyn NY (Gowanus) "Rise and Fall" ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Saturday April 11 New Orleans LA Louisiana Music Factory
IN STORE PERFORMANCE 2pm-2:45pm (during FQF!)