April 03 2004

SHATTERPAK would like to thank all our fans for their support over the last few years. We are pleased to announce the release date for our upcoming cd. We have been working very hard, and have plans to release sometime in June. release party's will be announced sometime in may. Again, thanks for your support !! See you at the show.
SHATTERPAK

Cover/original band encouraging drummers of all styles ages 18 and up to try out. Must have some experience playing in a band and must own your own kit.

BAND INFO:

-2 guitar/vocals w/ 10yrs exp.; ages 23 and 26
-bass in his junior year; age 20
-PA: peavy 8ch w/ 2 15"+stands, 2 2x15" towers, vocal and condenser mics.
-30x30" practice area (low, low rent) with water & electric
-needs lighting and monitors
-needs drummer, management, sound/lighting tech.

Covers: a variety of music from punk to classic, built to entertain.We intend to play covers in order to earn cash and drum up sponsors for demo/tour. Current set-list includes over 50 songs and we add more every week.

Original: no discriminating as long as it rocks. We write individually and as a band. Working on tenth song now. No demo (mentioned above). We hope to be an entirely original band and only play covers as a means to that end.

For appointment contact: Alex at pou0240@cup.edu -or- call: (please email first)
Alex:724.277.8221
Ken: 724.459.7921
Santino:724.244.7401

cover/original band needs experienced drummer. we are currently based in Blairsville, PA (indiana co near IUP). we have 2 guitars/ vocals w/ 10+yrs exp and a bassist in his junior year. if you are interested contact me (alex) at pou0240@cup.edu for more information.

I'M A RAW COUNTRY SINGER, BUT CAN DELIVER ON STAGE. GREW UP CAMPFIRE SIDE SINGING, THAT'S ALL I GOT. LOOKING FOR A GOOD GUITAR PLAYER TO GET BAND TOGETHER. SEE HOW WE SOUND WITH THE LIKE OF: WHAT WAS I THINKIN, THANK GOD FOR YOU, TULSA TIME, WATERMELON CRAWL, WHO'S YOUR DADDY, SHOULD OF BEEN A COWBOY, GIMMIE ONE MORE CHANCE (EXILE), EARLE, WAYLON, ALL THE GIRLS GET PRETTIER AT CLOSING TIME, ETC.... GOOD OLE COUNTRY/PARTY MUSIC. THEN MAYBE LEAD INTO OUR OWN STUFF. ALREADY HAVE OWN WRITTEN. ENTHUSIASTIC, BUT PREFER A SLOW PLAN TO DREAMS ( GOT KIDS) DROP ME A LINE JUST TO SEE IF WHAT'S WHAT!

The Midpoint Music Festival, the Midwest's most successful three-day independent music showcase and industry conference returns this Fall for its third installment. Over 200 bands and solo artists and 25,000 music fans attended last year's showcases and industry seminars in Greater Cincinnati. This year's Festival takes place September 22-25, 2004. The Conference is headquartered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel while the Festival will once again be held in downtown Cincinnati's Mainstreet entertainment district and Main Street Corridor over three nights.

Artists interested in submitting for showcase consideration can visit the MPMF website (www.mpmf.com) and utilize a new streamlined registration and application process. Registration remains at $20 for early online submissions (Visa/MC accepted) and artists can choose one of four ways to submit their showcase application and package. Early registration ends Sunday, April 25, 2004, with late registration ending Sunday, May 16, 2004. The artist notification process will begin in June with showcases and time slots to be announced shortly thereafter.

As a bonus this year, one lucky band that registers will win MPMF's Demolition Song Contest and win a prize package that includes:

*$500.00 of Recording time at the studio of their choice;
*Professional ProTools Mixing of your song by MidPoint panelist and Grammy nominated Engineer/Producer, Ken Lewis;
*Mastering of your demo by Dave Davis, QCA Ultrainteractive;
*500 CD's from QCA.

To learn more about the contest and the festival, check out: www.mpmf.com.

Bassist/guitarist needs working situation.
have pro-level gear,
transportation
some PA gear
and a practice area.
Sq Hill/Greenfield area. (can travel)
I prefer classic trax,southern rock,
rock, (new) country,and blues,
but will consider other genres

email:nojj@<nospam>earthlink.net
give me a call at 412.657.8701
or see me every tues night at the Esta
in Monroeville, where I host the open stage.

hi, my name's nick... i'm an experienced bass player from elizabeth and i recently quit my band and i'm looking to join a new one... i'm into punk/emo/alt. rock if you're interested please email me at weezaholic65@hotmail.com

A&R Exec Pete Ganbarg Launches National Artist Search For
Newly Formed Production Company/Label, Pure Tone Music

Showcase to be held in Pittsburgh on March 10th @ Club Cafe –
submission deadline, February 24th



New York, NY – February 4, 2004- Former Epic/Sony Sr. VP/A&R and 15 year industry veteran, Pete Ganbarg is launching a national search for artists to sign to his Pure Tone production company and record label.

Beginning March 1st in Minneapolis, and hitting markets such as: Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Hartford, Ganbarg will hold daytime showcases in each city for 10-12 artists carefully chosen from all who’ve submitted demos. The ultimate goal will be to find a few select artists, in all genres, who’ll become the cornerstones of Pure Tone Music’s roster.

"This is not a contest, but a quest to find the best undiscovered talent out there, regardless of genre," says Ganbarg. "With the formation of Pure Tone, we are not bound by any corporate mandate to find the hottest selling act or trend-driven buzz band in each market. We’re looking to get back-to-basics with an old-fashioned, artist development-friendly attitude," he adds. "We want to reach the local artist community, rather than the local industry, to find the best undiscovered and most talented singers, musicians, and bands out there."

All unsigned artists interested in performing at one of the showcases are invited to submit 2-3 songs as well as a photo/visual and brief bio/description no later than February 22nd, 2004. Acts chosen to showcase will be notified via phone and/or email prior to the showcase date in each market. All styles of music are welcome.

Interested artists can submit demos two ways: Electronically through Pure Tone’s web site (www.puretonemusic.com), or by regular mail:

Pure Tone Music
700-76 Broadway #348
Westwood, NJ 07675

Ganbarg has been a senior major label A&R executive for over fifteen years at labels such as Epic/Sony, Arista, and EMI/SBK. He has signed and/or A&R’d artists including Santana, Run-DMC, Adema, Blessid Union Of Souls, Revis, Rappin’ 4-Tay, Shannon Curfman, Darrell Scott, Barrio Boyz, Black 47, Little Sister/Sister 7, Nona Gaye and Keb’ Mo’.

His projects have collectively sold over 40 million records worldwide.

For further information on submitting demos or FAQ about Pure Tone Music, visit www.puretonemusic.com.

Showcase schedule is as follows:

March 1 Minneapolis, MN O’Garas
March 2 Detroit, MI Emerald Theater
March 3 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
March 4 Cincinnati, OH Madison Theater (Covington)
March 8 Boston, MA The Paradise Lounge
March 9 Hartford, CT Cargo’s Café (Windsor Locks)
March 10 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe
March 11 Philadelphia, PA Grape Street Pub
March 15 Baltimore, MD The Funk Box
March 16 Washington, DC Omega Studios

Hello my name is Brennan. I play in an all original band from Buffalo NY. In an effort to expand our fan base we are planning on playing more out of state shows and touring this coming spring. We are more than willing to gig swap with bands that have the same vision, or for bands that would just like to play in Buffalo. There are plenty of clubs to play here in Buffalo and our following is growing; but how far can you really get playing your home city and surrounding cities over and over again. Please contact us at (theoracymusic@yahoo.com) if you are interested, or visit (www.theoracy.com).

Independent distribution label now accepting submission for consideration. Please sen a press pack (including demo, EP, or LP, photo and contact information) to: Ry-Guy Records, P.O. Box 830, Hamburg, NY 14075-0830