BAND OF THE WEEK!

I would like to pull back the shades and open the window to let all the light shine down on this band, ladies and gentleman...THE DEAR HUNTER.



I don’t know that Casey Crescenzo (vocals/keyboard) knew how successful his side project, The Dear Hunter, would be when he started it in the early days of 2005. Casey ventured into writing more intimate indie sounding lyrics which was certainly a departure from the alternative post hardcore music that The Receiving End of Sirens had become famous for. In the early stages of The Dear Hunter’s development it was unintended to become a full-time band, however as buzz began to circulate about the unique departure and with a high demand to hear more of what he had up his sleeve, Casey left TREOS and made The Dear Hunter his primary creative work.

In a musical age where electronic beats and cookie cutter lyrical messages are masking the true art of music making, few bands step out of the line up and give listeners something to believe in. The Dear Hunter did and is still doing what many artists tend to be struggling with and straying from these days- making truly ambient and progressive indie style rock organically, it’s not something they stumbled on in the packaged goods section. The Dear Hunter provides a mature yet ambitious marriage of vocals and piano rock driven instrumentals. Their unique sound and impressionability make their performances and music simply wonderful. They have the passion and that will give indie talent such as Circa Survive and As Tall As Lions a run for their money…

If you like music that sounds generic, this band probably isn't for you...

The album that has been released, Act I: The Lake South, The River North, follows an intense story of adolescent struggle and mission of self-discovery. The follow up album (released in 2007) is titled Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Mrs. Lending (a reference made to the title of the first EP released).

This rest is now history, and the now…well...it's something you need to keep an ear open to.

Here are some of my personal fave's-The Dear Hunter
1. Red Hands
2. The Procession
3. City Escape
4. Smiling Swine



Be sure to check The Dear Hunter on their tour with THE FALL OF TROY!


**By Amanda who wishes it was nice out.

BAND OF THE WEEK!!

If you haven't already heard of them, you need to get yourself onto itunes or myspace and listen up and get savvy on the latest (and maybe greatest) to enter the pop-punk genre. Ladies and gentleman meet THE MAINE. Hailing from the luscious climate of Arizona, these young guys have been capturing the hearts of pop-punk lovers everywhere. Quickly becoming famous for their cover of Akon's "I Wanna Love You" they deliver a sound that makes you smile (oh, it's impossible not to). They have a light hearted sound that is buoyant enough to make you float and dance almost anywhere. After one listen you will be humming the tune all day. While they have a more mild and youthful sound, they are not to be confused with a teenie bopper sensation- they are the real deal.

They released the successful EP titled "The Way We Talk" and will be releasing a full length on Fearless records soon! Keep an eye out.

The Maine is currently touring and has been or will be in an area near you...check 'em out!

Mar 25 2008 6:00P
Trackside Wilton, Connecticut
Mar 26 2008 5:00P
Asbury Lanes FREE SHOW!!! Asbury Park, New Jersey
Mar 27 2008 6:00P
Xtreme Wheelz Buffalo, New York
Mar 28 2008 5:00P
Jaggard Altoona, Pennsylvania
Mar 29 2008 7:00P
Uncle Pleasants Louisville, Kentucky
Mar 30 2008 6:00P
Mojoes Rock House Tinley Park, Illinois
Apr 1 2008 7:00P
Club UR St. Louis, Missouri
Apr 2 2008 7:00P
Juanitas Little Rock, Arkansas
Apr 3 2008 8:00P
House Of Blues Dallas, Texas
Apr 4 2008 8:00P
Parish @ House Of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana
Apr 5 2008 9:00P
Antones Nightclub Austin, Texas
Apr 6 2008 7:30P
Warehouse Live Houston, Texas
Apr 8 2008 8:00P
The Marquis Theatre Denver, Colorado
Apr 10 2008 7:30P
The Clubhouse Tempe, Arizona
Apr 11 2008 7:30P
Soma (Big Room) San Diego, California
Apr 13 2008 7:00P
House Of Blues Anaheim, California
Apr 14 2008 8:00P
The Boardwalk Orangevale, California
Apr 16 2008 7:30P
Avalon Theatre Salt Lake City, Utah
Apr 17 2008 7:00P
The Big Easy Boise, Idaho
Apr 18 2008 6:00P
THE SERVICE STATION Spokane, Washington
Apr 19 2008 6:00P
EL CORAZON Seattle, Washington
Apr 20 2008 6:00P
HAWTHORNE THEATRE Portland, Oregon
May 2 2008 4:30P
The Glamour Kills Pre-Game Bash @The Chance Theater Poughkeepsie, New York
May 3 2008 12:00P
Bamboozle - Meadowlands Sport Complex East Rutherford, New Jersey
May 20 2008 8:00P
Porters Pub La Jolla, California

www.myspace.com/themaine
www.fearlessrecords.com


**By Amanda who is listening to The Maine's version of I Wanna Love You.

There Came A Lion...and Ivoryline....

I decided that it would be a cool thing to do a whole "Amanda's Band of the Week" thing...soooo.... here we go. This week I would like to shine the spotlight all over the incredible talented rockers IVORYLINE. While their first release did not receive as much acclaim as it should have, the guys have come back and will be releasing an album that I think, will bring them to the top. It is an honor to have them as my first band of the week. Congrats Boys!


Tomorrow, the Texas rockers will release the anticipated album There Came A Lionon Tooth and Nail Records. Ivoryline is sure to please fans with their pop-alt sound which vibrantly greets your senses, and can be previewed on their MySpace (www.myspace.com/ivoryline) and purevolume. Enchanting vocals and catchy riffs will certainly set this band up for hits and success. I can not wait to hear the album in its entirety. Ivoryline has been paying their dues and paving the road to the ultimate release of their debut album (out tomorrrrow!) and their perseverance and determination supplied by their passion for making music makes this album inevitably a success. I wish them the best.

Be sure to check them out and buy the album. It will be worth it.





ALSO- check this out- http://www.toothandnail.com/ivoryline/ecard/


By Amanda who will own this album tomorrow