TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.................... FROM THE RING TO THE BIG SCREEN: MANNY PACQUIAO 8........................................................................................................ HELSTING 9.......................................................................................... BEAT FREQUENCY 10............................................................................................ TUPAC UNSEEN 14....................................................................................................... WIPSTER 16-17 ........................................................................................ FREE POSTER 18........................................."STREET" - A BEAU "CASPER" SMART MOVIE 19........................................................................ BOTTLENECK BLUES BAND 20-21 .............................................................................. FEATURED ARTISTS 22-23 ........................................................................ CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS 26-27 ............................................................................................. DJ ZEVZEK 30-31 ............................................................................... FREE DOWNLOADS 32.................................................................... PORTLAND METRO RECORDS 34-35 ....................................................................................... MUSIC VIDEOS THIS ISSUE IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY :
FROM THE RING 2 THE BIG SCREEN Action-Comedy Film Starring Manny Pacquiao Underway
Production of the action-comedy film titled “My Good Friend Manny,” starring world-boxing champion and international superstar Manny Pacquiao, has been launched by veteran filmmaker, Mark Brown and Filipino-American entrepreneur, Danny Cruz. The film is budgeted and produced to go through the studio production, marketing and distribution system in mainstream Hollywood fashion.
The first phase of production of the action-comedy film titled “My Good Friend Manny,” starring world-boxing champion and international superstar Manny Pacquiao, has been launched by veteran filmmaker, Mark Brown and Filipino-American entrepreneur, Danny Cruz. The film is budgeted and produced to go through the studio production, marketing and distribution system in mainstream Hollywood fashion. With Manny Pacquiao’s busy fight training schedule, for the upcoming “Fight of the Century” with Floyd Mayweather this May 2nd, the production timing will work around him. Preproduction work will take place during the next several months, with camera shoots for Manny’s role to take place during the hiatus between fights, his next one most likely in November. “Win or lose, the show will go on,” said Mr. Cruz, when asked about Manny’s chances in the fight, and whether it would affect the film production. He continued, “Manny is a great boxer, athlete, and personality who will continue to fight and act, with millions of adoring fans for years to come, and the movie will be in great demand.” Mark Brown, an executive producer of this film, has many years of Hollywood experience, ranging from acting, to writing, directing and producing. Some of his credits include the successful MGM’s “Barbershop” and “Barbershop 2”, BET’s “Baldwin Hills”, as well as “The Salon” starring Vivaca A. Fox. Mark and Danny have worked together on a number of technology and media projects throughout the world, and have come together again to work with Filipino superstar, Manny Pacquiao, in what is sure to be a Hollywood blockbuster film.
OFF THE RECORD & SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS W/
HELSTING
Helsting is a Thrash Metal band from Ocean Park WA. Formed in 2012, by Christian Adams, Lucas Tucker, and Jacob Bannan. Managed by Roughouse Productions
BEAT FREQUENCY Beat Frequency began when Natasha Neuschwander and Shawn Lewis first met and their passion for music collided. For over 13 years, Shawn, a multi-instrumental former front-man for a touring rock band and Natasha, a studio vocalist and former professional sports dancer have been collaborating on Beat Frequency's sound. In that time, their club-inspired, aggressive, hook-driven pop songs and performances have been creating fans across the US. As a duo, Beat Frequency have shared the stage over 1000 times in pursuit of their dreams and have no intention of slowing down. In 2011, they made it to the producer-phase of auditions for America's Got Talent where they decided on the name 'Beat Frequency' as well as the bootcamp phase of X-Factor's inaugural season in the US. With 'Yeses' from Simon, Paula and Nicole, Beat Frequency took their first trip to LA to compete on the national stage as a duo. In early 2012, following an appearance on X-Factor Season 1, Beat Frequency were selected to audition for NBC's The Voice Season 3. They were the only duo to be included on Team Christina and were praised by both Adam and Cee-Lo as 'The best duo we've had on the show so far'. After a nail-biting defeat in the battle round, they came home to Vancouver, WA with a renewed fire to write and record. Nearly 3 years of off-and-on studio production and songwriting have led to Beat Frequency's album: 'Electrify', an aggressive, rock-infused, danceable pop endeavor. Universal themes like staying true to yourself, never-letting go of your dreams and enjoying the moment set the lyrical tone for songs like 'On Our Way', 'Keep Dreaming' and 'Dance For Your Life'. 'Electrify' by Beat Frequency is available on iTunes. Website: http://www.beatfrequencymusic.com
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TUPAC Unseen: eBook & Website Publishes PreviouslyUnseen Tupac Shakur Collection of Photographs, Showing Icon in Rare New Light Now Available Joel D. Levinson photographed Tupac Shakur in 1993, creating portraits that showed the human side of an icon. Two-decades later, Levinson is making these 'hidden' portraits public along with Original Artwork, launching a new book and website in a project entitled "TUPAC Unseen." Upon meeting Tupac Shakur, Joel D. Levinson was greeted with unguarded enthusiasm and an open invitation to photograph him on an unrestricted basis. It was 1993, and the trust forged between Shakur and Levinson resulted in the creation of thirty-six bold and spellbinding portraits that show a human and compassionate side of the star that was rarely made public. Only a half dozen of these images were previously released for publication. TUPAC Unseen, is comprised of thirty-six portraits photographs Levinson made in 1993 and thirty-six original Artworks (one of each portrait, completed in 2014) each one an individual homage, for a total of seventy-two original works. It is a remarkable collection of work and quite simply the collection of Tupac photographs that illuminates his serious, meditative and friendly personality, with depth. "I was so struck by Tupac's natural warmth that I become obsessed with researching not only his work, but its cultural impact," explains Levinson, who has had thirteen One Man Museum exhibitions of his work, is represented in forty-two Museum Collections in North America and Europe and in the past five years has seen over three hundred of his photographs placed in twelve Museum Collections. "I found my interest in Tupac's work develop deeper and deeper with each month of research, and greater familiarity with his music and developed an affinity for this man and his work. What began as a six month, purely photographic project to publish portraits (the vast majority previously unseen and unpublished) to illuminate sides of this man I had not seen offered in any other photographs or images, initially developed into something that encompassed much more. Eventually, it extended into an eighteen month project, which further extended to four years and finally after seven years, it is being released ahead of the Art Book/Exhibition Catlog in an eBook. "My goal was to display a side of Tupac that was rarely seen in other photographs and artwork created during his lifetime. Seven years later, we're releasing something that I believe is going to expand the perception of Tupac." Aside from the book, Levinson is also continuing the TUPAC Unseen project via a new website. TupacUnseen.com site was launched to coincide with the eBooks official release. They initially plan to use it as a virtual companion to the eBook and expand by offering two exclusive downloadable mini posters that will be added on a regular basis along with other content. The site exists as an expanding memorial to an immortal entertainment and cultural legend. TUPAC Unseen' eBook Edition 2 with higher resolution and brighter images, optimized for eBook viewings available now on Amazon, iTunes, Kobo, Barnes & Nobles and Smashwords. https://www.tupacunseen.com/ebook-distribution-outlets.html
Human Studios 971-255-2315 - Human - Lead Engineer/Producer 971-285-0911 - BryceTMP - Co-Engineer/Producer Human Studios has been providing professional quality audio services for 7 years in the Portland area; Delivering unique sound and production in Rock, Hip-Hop, and Alternative music. A prosumer level home based studio that is comparable to commercial facilities due to discerning taste in equipment and years of experience with a multitude of genres. Services that are provided: - Industry quality recording (regardless of genre) - Production Whether you are writing your next single or putting together your album or mixtape, our producers can help you find the sound you need to catch the ears of your audience. - Cleanest mixes in town Getting a clean signal is our top priority. You can expect the quality of your tracks to reflect this goal no matter the playback device. - Sound Design Providing sound effects for your animation, company logo, YouTube intros, or anything you might need sound behind, we can take care of you. The Human is a producer, engineer, and musician that focuses on creating material that inspires as much as it establishes a true and unique signature. Often dark, gritty, and “sinister,� the cinematic style of The Human is unmistakable and will separate any artist from the crowd. For more information regarding rates, gear, and policies, please visit www.iamthehuman.com BryceTMP is a producer/engineer that has teamed up with The Human, bringing along Trap Master Productions, delivering unique hip-hop/rap instrumentals laced with hard hitting 808 drums, hard hitting snares, and catchy melodies.
WIPSTER
Finally, Video Review and Approval That Actually Works.
With creatives working more remotely than ever, collaboration tools are becoming increasingly important. Enter Wipster, the latest in video review and approval. Wipster helps bring together creative media teams, their colleagues and clients from wherever they may be to collaborate on video projects; simply, elegantly and quickly. Pinpoint commenting offers a fun and intuitive way to chat to each other about work-in-progress where it makes sense - right on top of the video. Other features include an automatically generated to-do list, shareable links, approval button, version-stacking, team folders, and the ability to import directly from Dropbox. Wipster helps video producers accelerate their review time to get the work completed faster and at a higher quality. “Wipster gets rid of all of the headaches in the review process and all that’s left is a conversation and a joyful iterative process," says Filmmaker and Wipster CEO, Rollo Wenlock. "We are focused entirely on getting a reviewer’s feedback to the video creator with the least amount of resistance.” With the launch of Wipster on mobile platforms imminent, the collaborative workforce can access the Wipster experience from wherever they may be and on any mobile device. Try out Wipster for free at www.wipster.io.
Skinfly Entertainment Brings You "Street" a New Action Drama Staring Beau "Casper" Smart Beau "Casper" Smart, current creative director of some of the music industry's mega singers such as Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J and many more, took it to a new level of fitness for his upcoming film staring in "Street" as Remo Street. The 27-year-old actor showed off big arms and a six-pack chest during a fight scene. Blood, sweat, and even the possibility of missing teeth couldn't keep Beau from looking hot as he through punches.
The film centers around a young man named Remo Street (played by Beau Casper Smart), a former wrestling champion who spends his days job searching and with great ingenuity forces himself to train at night whenever and however he can. It seems his life long dream of becoming a professional fighter just might elude him until one fateful night when destiny takes him an entirely new direction. While finishing one evening from a days job hunt this young man is forced to fight for his life when a chance encounter with a beautiful woman puts him in the corner of an up and coming champion, a Russian gangster and the seedy underworld of arson, gambling and bare knuckle boxing. His passion for fighting becomes a struggle to train a heartless champ and keep his family safe while he balances between the two worlds. As a MMA fight film produced by veteran producer Lyle Howry and Emmy award director Bradford May ,it will more than satisfy the hard-line fight fans. Choreographed by Arnold Chon, one of the industry’s most knowledgeable fight coordinators in on-screen MMA fights, every fight seen is action packed, believable, and delivers with a “punch.” That, coupled with Beau Casper Smart’s athleticism and acting performance, along with featuring some of MMA’s best fighters - past and present, such as: Frank Trigg, Emanuel Newton, Matt Mitrione, Uriah Hall, Jay Hieron, and one of WWE’s finest – John Hennigan (aka Johnny Nitro), makes Street destined to be on the top list of every fight enthusiast. Paralleling movies like Rocky and Rudy, Street is also an underdog film about second changes, redemption, faith, belief, and... never quitting. As such, the film is both heart-felt, motivational and inspiring.
BOTTLENECK BLUES BAND
What started as a side project has grown into a phenomenon. Energizing crowds to the point where they dance holes in the floors and drink the bar dry. This kind of raw blues is seldom found even among the purest. Bottleneck continually triumphs where others have failed to move the listeners. Breaking new ground in an old genre while filling traditional and non-traditional clubs. Taking the sound beyond where it started into new space. Defined by but not limited to rules of the style, these guys have been know to perform extended version of classic songs molding them into their own songs never heard before. The passion flows directly from the instruments to the waiting ears of the continually growing fan base. The band's first CD "Twenty First Century Blues" bridges the past with the present. Most of the tracks were recorded in one take. It is a true representation of the groups sound. Bottleneck is looking forward to expanding their sphere of influence in this coming year. They will be doing more shows at larger venues in front of bigger crowds. Their music has been spot lighted on several radio stations nation wide. The excitement surrounding the groups seems to growing as more people catch the groove. The band is know for playing long shows that leave audiences to tried to dance. The new Cd "Twenty First Century Blues" has been getting rave reviews. The group is poised and ready to hit the road this summer and play some festival in the Northwest. Noah Bell the guitarist says "The sound is hitting now and everything seems to be coming into focus." The future holds good things for these blues men. www.bottleneckbluesband.com
"fireface loc "fire means Fearing I'd Ruin Everything, I have lived a hard life, lost family and so called friends, but u still c and will hear about me...don't ever let someone say that you can't do something, 9 times out of 10 it's them who can't do it. everyday my dream is unfolding in front of me because I believe n me, even when nobody else does , and it is not the hurt and the pain that makes me a great rapper, it is how I deal with it and present it to you....you will be surprised what can happen when you don't give up ..remember that there is hatred everywhere you go but that's why I'm Oregon's nightmare..
Hello, Ladies And Gent's, My name is Lika, I'm a mobile Dj, based out of Yuba City, Ca. I'm offering my Dj Services for any type of event including, sweet 16s, birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, etc. I use real DJ equipment, and take pride in creating an memorable environment for you and your guests. My rates are four hour minimum at $300.00, any time after that will be negotiable. Feel free to contact me @ 530 282-sixtwofourthree.
Based out of Walla Walla, Washington, The FrogHollow Band is proof that original sounding country music doesn't have to come from Texas or Nashville. Their 2014 album, "Days Like These" has had several songs reach chart positions on the Independent Music Network Country Top 30 and is currently available on itunes, Amazon, Google Play, and most other online retailers. FrogHollow's original material crosses genres meshing Classic Rock, Classic Country and Alternative Country into a blend of music that is 100% all their own. Visit www.thefroghollowband.com for more information and tour dates. DJ MikeyB is a Hip Hop DJ/Producer based in the Pacific Northwest. With a unique and aggressive sound all his own, his production can be found on multiple albums and singles available at all major websites including iTunes, GooglePlay Store, AmazonMp3, Spotify, and more. Contact DJ MikeyB today to add original flavor to your next project. Rates start at $150 / Price varies for Beats and Sessions Contact via email at DjMikeyBMusic@Gmail.com
Hello my name is Matt Hendrix "AKA" Catfish Black I am an avid lover of bluegrass music ,alternative country, all the way to punkrock . I have played music all my life , and play many instruments including , guitar, drums, bass, banjo, mandolin,, A few years back I decided to mix some genres and create what I call BLACKGRASS, it is a mix of bluegrass, punkrock , and more , I decided to start a band doing this music in which I call BLACKGRASS So I got my fiancÊ at the time Julie Jankowski in to do vocals and called up my friend Larry Grose who is now the front man in the band ol' Mount'n due , to play some upright bass , and he brought in Jon miner to play some rhythm guitar , Dan Doshier on fiddle, and Chari weatherford on washboard , finally the band is complete , we were all a bunch of tattooed up kids that played a style of bluegrass , so we called our band stereotyped , we did really well locally and even did some tours , and played with some great bands , Larry and his flask ,hillstomp, and even les claypool's new band duo de twang , that was a rad show , We went on to play for another year then that band parted ways , but everybody included has since started new bands or are playing with bands they were already in before stereotyped, Since stereotyped parted I started the band Catfish Black, and continued the BLACKGRASS sound , I still have fiddler Dan Doshier,and still play all those great BLACKGRASS songs that I wrote with stereotyped but just with new people , catfish black has played a lot in southern Oregon and Northern California and was planning to schedule a west coast tour in the next six months, but we lost our upright bass player and have to postpone the tour , lol, But here is the good news, I have music available for purchase on reverbnation , right now reverbnation is the only site that you can purchase music by Catfish Black . I hope to have it available on different music sites soon though. For the time being catfish black is writing new songs and rediscovering my roots ,we plan on touring again in 2015 but new songs are needed so we must buckle down and write for a couple more months first , but I will be touring again soon and hope to have many new experiences, hope to see y'all at a show Sin Circus is a young high energy rock band and hit making machine. The band was formed in Seattle, WA in 2010. The 4 multi- talented musicians come from different musical backgrounds and combine all of their favorite elements of classic melodic rock, slamming harmony guitar licks, vocals that bring out your emotions and a heart pounding progressive wall of drums that leave you breathless. They wrap all that flavor and musical knowledge into a sound that can only be described as SIN CIRCUS. The band members are all very seasoned in the studio and have commanded the live stage 100’s of times opening for many national acts in front of crowds large and small. Sin Circus believe when someone goes to a concert they deserve to be entertained, so the live performance is a super tight show with powerful vocals delivered by 4 guys that put their heart and soul into making sure the audience has as much fun as they do. Derek Unger- Lead vocals & Bass guitar Devon Unger- Lead/rhythm guitar & backing vocals Matt Zazula- Lead/rhythm guitar & backing vocals Chase Hite- Drums & backing vocals
DJ Zevzek is Set to Release the
"Dis Duzzit" CD The full-length album is filled with fourteen (14) original sound recordings and musical works of almost an hour and a half worth of constant grooves, making for a extensive mix of electronic and house material. It is being released with the Sunset Jazz (Recordings) Record label, at Sunset Classics & Jazz (SC&J). The album is entitled, “Dis Duzzit” and the album name is also a song named on the jazzy and groovy full length CD, and it is representative of one of the better types of traditional beats on a long form CD that has been released in a very long time. DJ Zevzek is a European who's parents had fled the one time communist ruled Romania and he was eventually allowed to follow them which is where he learned to spin, mix and DJ. Referred to as a so called perfectionist DJ and 'spinner' “DJ Zevzek,” has been a quintessential housemusic DJ since the very inception of the overall sound ad genre. “I, myself, have been influenced by some of the most innovative DJs from all over the world,” he (DJ Zevzek) says, his “influences are” wide and obscure calling on the likes of “Couleur 3 and Dr.Silk Sal,” to help build on his grooving and colorful style. This overall style was also built while using SL1200 turntables, a Korg Polisix and a TR606 drum box on the four track recorder he had used since he started spinning professionally in his career. But today, he is considered to be a modern styled DJ during live performances. His brand new CD (Dis Duzzit) is a high-quality and driving album that is pristine sounding from the first song to last song ("Hyperdiamonds") that is also the first single being released around the world. This collection is a work of art that is perfect for fans of DJ work and house music. The new release, “Dis Duzzit,” showcases the DJ's influences bringing the beats and sounds together from albums and songs he grew up playing and listening to for a long time. On the new CD being released at Sunset (Jazz), is a touch of the old school coupled with the new and modern day sounds that are seamlessly blended. The brand new CD is a fresh batch of songs influenced by an old tradition, by mixing in his own influences making up this brand-new, 2015 release. His career as a DJ began while listening to 'pirate radio' on the French border and he (DJ Zevzek) says that the those sounds were “very funky electronic cuts” such as songs like 'Back to Mono' and while listening to the Dr. Silk Sal's radio program on pirate radio, led him showing up to visit him (Dr. Silk Sal) at the station and at his Petit Saconnex penthouse apartment which is where he discovered the SL1200 turntables that he says had “custom arms and styluses.” Dr. Silk Sal allowed the young DJ to scratch, mix, cut, drop tracks which soon gave him (DJ Zevzek) this musical and rhythm sound and in no time at all, the new DJ started making remixes of popular club songs using a capella, dub and instrumental versions. Soon after that, he (DJ Zevzek) started playing out live at places like Club 58 becoming their resident DJ. He then toured around the world playing everywhere in Europe and in major cities like Vancouver doing raves and after hours clubs while also producing and mixing original dance tracks for all out Roland jams along with live scratching and dubbing at the jam sessions and all nighters.
The popular DJ was also doing work for EA (Entertainment Arts) with songs now on the Quake 3 and NHL 98 production and games and the DJ has done work for the Frontline Assembly, a popular industrial group. “His album is a real, angelic sound of dance music that is a grooving, funky jazzy and wide opened free style set of music,” says Don Lichterman, the head of Sunset (Sunset Jazz Recordings) about this new LP set to hit stores on March 31, 2015. “It shows the world a great vibe on the entire CD and honestly, it takes me back to when I was doing the club scene in San Francisco, Philly (Philadelphia) and in New York City back in the mid ’90s. The DJ Zevzek then says about his new and debut CD with the Sunset label that this “new collection of dance tracks touches upon soul, funk, gospel and disco while remaining minimal, trippy and spacey.” (Don) Lichterman also says about DJ Zevzek that he is “a customarily hard working man that believes that the sound of his (DJ Zevzek) music laid down on this full length fourteen (14) song CD will be a staple in this format and style which is very niche, yet also very popular with music fans from all around the world” and that “he considers the consistent and positive reaction of his fan base, this as DJ that will be around forever.” “Dis Duzzit” by DJ Zevzek is available to stream online worldwide today, and the downloads and physical CD is available in stores that sell music on March 31st. Anyone can listen now and all fans of beats and dance music will be able to get the full length CD soon.
PORTLAND METRO
RECORDS Founded in July 2014 by Shane Ramsay.
Wanting to have a stage for the many talents that he came across in and around the Portland area. He also founded an internet radio station that would be a great platform for artists to be heard.
Portland Metro Records founded in July 2014 by Shane Ramsay. Wanting to have a stage for the many talents that he came across in and around the Portland area, he founded an internet radio station. The internet radio is a great platform for artists to be heard. They also have an internet radio station app for your Android and iPhone. Just search “Portland Metro Records.” They play all genres of music and entertainment. including comedy, production, and DJ mix. Portland Metro Records has featured artists in their “In the Spotlight” event. Qualified artists will enjoy thirty days of spins of their event commercial on the radio, two hour signing at a local retailer, DJ playing at the event, food, and photographer taking pictures with fans. The event will be followed by an after party with nine of their friends at a local nightclub. Portland Metro Records will soon be working with the Beaverton School District, Merlo Station and their recording studio “The Station.” They will be teaching students how to record music, production and video. For links to the internet radio, apps and radio
submissions please visit: www.PortlandMetroRecords.com
“Fire Monday’s” is Portland Metro Records local artist hour, where they give local artists complimentary radio play. Some have made regular rotation with Ascap artists. Fire Monday’s plays 8-9pm every night with a new rotation starting on
King Tr3 Ft. Ace Dough - Break Her Bank (GH4 Music Video)
Jaycee Ft. Ace Dough - Watch Yo B*tch. (GH4 Music Video)
Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die Remix - #TheTown
Tech N9ne - Aw Yeah? (interVENTion) - Official Music Video
Breath of Life Event
Date: May 9th, 2015 Location: Armand Larive Middle School in Hermiston Oregon. The address of the location is: 1497 SW 9th Street. The doors will open at 5:00p.m. The Dinner and the Silent Auction will start at 5:30p.m. Tickets will be available to buy the second week in April. You may purchase them at Java Junkies in Umatilla. You will also be able to purchase them at the event. Ticket Costs are $10.00 Single $15.00 a Couple and Kids 10 and under get in free. This is a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a lifethreatening genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. This disease affects around 30,000 children and adults in the United States and worldwide it affects 70,000 people. People with CF have a defective gene that causes the body to produce an abnormally thick sticky mucus (which I call frogs, sounded better when I was little.) This thick mucus clogs the lungs and leads to life threatening lung infections. For the digestive system, the gene stops the natural enzymes that helps our bodies break down food and can’t absorb vital nutrients. I have this illness and am looking forward to raising awareness for this disease, especially in my home town. This event will consist of a great live country band known as Brewers Grade, Dinner, Dessert, A Silent Auction with lots of great items and there will also be Bounce Houses to keep the kids entertained.
WHAT STARTED AS A SPARK OF INSPIRATION ON A SUNNY ROOFTOP, HAS GROWN INTO COOKING’S NEXT GREAT LEAP.
After a long morning assembling a solar hot water heating array, GoSun founder and solar energy expert, Patrick Sherwin, realized that the hot tubes sitting next to him might just be able to reheat his lunch. When the food came out warm and roasted, it was an epiphany. Having lived extensively off the grid and working with solar electrification development projects around the world, he knew that he was on to something. Fast forward 6 years later, GoSun has become the leading name in fuel-free cooking, having delivered thousands of stoves in more than 45 countries. Our team shares a strong commitment to the solar-fueled lifestyle and the serving of others with our work.
Prelude to a Pistol is an Alternative Rock Group based out of Seattle, Washington. While Prelude is easily passed off as a Rock band, there are more dynamics at play than it may seem to the casual listener. Prelude to a Pistol effortlessly weaves a sound strictly their own, utilizing many different genres, styles and techniques. Every time Vocalist/Lyricist/Poet Ray Clark belts out the words he has written in times of profound pain, anger, love, sarcasm or isolation, it comes across as if it was the first time he dared ever let the very words he sings and the raw emotion they convey, fall from his lips. As he crawls around on a stage with a look of such intimidating ferocity, he can just as quickly crumble to that floor and let everyone catch a glimpse of the tortured soul that lives in all of us. Clark is strong yet flamboyant, cocky yet entirely too fragile. A very old soul in a body too young. It's this dichotomy that makes him such an amazing front man, one that everyone can relate to. One of two founding members of P2AP, Lee Tillman is known in Seattle as being one of the very best guitarists out there. This is a long standing reputation, even in during Seattle's Grunge and Post Grunge Explosions. Capable of moving back and forth between rhythms that are raw and chunky, to crisp leads, he brings with him the old and the new school, which is almost entirely lacking in modern rock as we now know it. Jyri Glynn is an electric violinist and the other founder of P2AP. As a matter of fact, Tillman and Glynn have been playing in rock bands together for over a decade. A force to be reckoned with on stage, Jyri's style holds true to the dynamic of the band in general. His ability to make a violin sound angry, violent and frenzied is coupled with an impressive ability to make the instrument cry in such a way that compliments P2AP’s song writing perfectly. Glynn also has the ability to play with a sense of whimsy. His work is always fresh and new.
Daemon Chadeau plays a great bass, topping off the rhythm section and assuring that there is never a shallow moment or a lapse in intensity. Nate Butler makes the band complete with clean drum beats that never waver. He doesn't do flashy, he does it right. Butler is the heartbeat of P2AP. P2AP has recently headlined at The Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle, WA and has already opened for Nationals such as The Dreaming, (formerly known as Stabbing Westward. Their second show ever was at Seattle's famous Neumo's, where they played to a close to sold out venue. On June 1, 2013, P2AP packed Studio7 for their CD Release Party and have already completed their first West Coast Tour. This Seattle band has a sound that is deep and lush with lyrics that are violent, sad, seductive, visceral and brooding. Many of those adjectives are themselves, often times, emotions at play in human nature that bring about the "Prelude to a Pistol". The band encapsulates so much of these raw emotions and spits them in your face, while all the while remaining radio ready, radio friendly and extremely catchy. P2AP is often compared to bands such as Old Evans Blue, COLD, Alice in Chains, Rage against The Machine, and Red, fused with very prominent Punk and Goth Rock Influences such as The Mission UK, The Fields of the Nephilim, The Cult, Danzig, and Bad Religion. P2AP is hard hitting, yet melodic and accessible, a collage of disparate sounds to be enjoyed by any rock enthusiast. Prelude's Debut CD, "Not Sorry" is available at www.riverotterrecords.com, CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes.
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