Charm City Devils

In an industry filled with trends, fads, fashions, and flash-in-the-pan stories of “here today, gone tomorrow” generic flavors of the month, the one thing that remains constant is the need and love for pure, classic, hard rock and roll.

John Allen, vocalist, songwriter and founding member of Baltimore’s Charm City Devils, knows this. Rock and roll has been his passion since childhood. It has taken him into clubs, studios, tour buses, arenas, and around the world, as a drummer in his own bands and now as the frontman for Charm City Devils, whose debut album, appropriately titled Let’s Rock-N-Roll, on Eleven Seven Music, helmed by label President Nikki Sixx. Charm City Devils was recently named iTunes' 2009 Rewind New Rock Band of the Year.

To learn more about Charm City Devils, visit: http://www.charmcitydevils.com.

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Louisiana Territory

The indie rock trio from Richmond, VA, brings together three songwriters who share a penchant for melody. Started by Mark Brown, Tyler Crowley and Matt Klimas, the band is built on the interplay between their unique musical styles and influences. Blending pop, rock, and a hint of alt-country they craft hook-laden songs with tight layers of guitars and lush harmonies. At times anthemic and at others atmospheric, their music bares traces of mystery that both evoke and intrigue.

Mark Brown: Lead vocals, guitar

Tyler Crowley: Guitar, vocals

Matt Klimas: Bass, guitar, keys, vocals

For more information on Louisiana Territory, including show dates, visit: www.laterriotry.com.

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Memphis 59

Memphis 59 is a rock band that currently hails from Arlington, Virginia. Their music can be described as a combination of rock, alt-country, and pop. They are sonically influenced by Tom Petty, Paul Westerberg, The Old 97's, and too many more to list. Described by Grammy Winner John Jennings as “ragged but right”, Memphis 59 released their first full-length album in December, 2009, in collaboration with a trio of Grammy winners.

 

Fronted by rhythm guitarist and singer-songwriter Scott Kurt, Memphis 59’s regular line-up includes bassist Rich Lewis, Nate Taylor on lead guitar, and Chris Zogby on drums. A long history of other bands, recording experiences, and shows behind them, the guys in Memphis 59 each say, in their own way, that this band feels more like “home” for them than any other.

 

 

For more information on Memphis 59, including show dates, visit: www.myspace.com/memphis59band1.

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The Justin Trawick Group

Somewhere in-between John Prine and Jason Mraz lies Justin Trawick, a Washington, DC based singer-songwriter working hard to etch his name in musical history. Described as "Our Own John Mayer" by the Washington Post, Trawick describes his brand of music as “Urban Folk Rock”. This flexibility has allowed him the opportunity to open for such artists as Brett Dennen, Sara Bareilles, Pat Green, Cowboy Mouth, Edwin McCain, The Duhks, Pat McGee, The Hackensaw Boys, Bob Schneider, The Gourds, Jill Sobule, and even the Ying Yang Twins. Often playing with a bassist, drummer, and electric guitar, his lyrics are gritty yet sweet, often referencing lessons learned or hopes for a better future.

 

His debut album, "How to Build a Life With a Lemonade Stand," is a drums-on-the-steering-wheel ride through thirteen songs cap tured live just as if he were playing in your living room. He followed that up with a full-length album "Live at IOTA" i n May 2008, demonstrating of how Justin and his band had grown in a year. His most recent EP is entitled “Starting Over.” The naked, emotional, lyrically compelling album is full of pleasant, persistent hooks and invites comparisons to Jason Mraz, G. Love, Ani DiFranco and Dave Matthews.

For more information on Justin, other show dates, or to hear him jam, go to:www.justintrawick.com.

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