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CHARIOT AWAITS
Arriving on the local Charlotte scene in 2007, Chariot Awaits, originally The Freedom Fighters, brings Christian rock fans a new installment of a genre which acquired a huge following during the arena rock era. Continuing the mission of sharing faith through music, Chariot Awaits delivers an unexpectedly intense approach to Christian rock infusing original work reminiscent of the sounds of bands like Alice In Chains and Metallica with a melodic edge and seamless harmonies.

The band, comprised of vocalist/rhythm guitarist, Jonathan Laughter, drummer Nile Wilson, lead guitarist Dustin Breakfield, rhythm guitarist Eric King and bassist Austin Bridges, offers a unique diversity in it’s something-for-everyone songwriting style. Featuring a multi-generational age range among its members, the band’s youngest, seventeen year old Dustin Breakfield with vocalist Jon Laughter, contributes to much of the composition, the lyrics of each song reflecting personal experience, belief, and outlook in their powerful messages with tracks like ‘Addiction’ , ‘Fire By Night’, and the power ballad, ‘Live Again’.

The band’s debut album, Fire By Night, is now available on iTunes and CD Baby and, following it’s release, launched Chariot Awaits to number 28 on the local music charts
garnering a rapidly growing following and live demand. The band is currently working on a title track video and will be announcing additional live dates in the very near future. For news and updates, visit www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Chariot-Awaits/102406246496927.

"When people come to our shows we don’t want them to be just entertained, we want them leaving feeling like they have just had an experience and to leave encouraged and changed." Nile Wilson
   
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JAMES CROUCH
Following an eighteen-month hiatus, heralded blues guitarist, James Crouch returns to the music scene offering two unique experiences showcasing his diversity in a multi-genre approach with the James Crouch Rock n' Blues Trio and the James Crouch Rock n' Blues Jam.

The Rock n' Blues Trio performance offers a set of blues rock-based classics including the work of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, and Pink Floyd, while allowing fans to sample the critically acclaimed work of James’ extensive original discography. The Rock n' Blues Jam, fronted by Orlando-based singer/songwriter Bobby France, bassist Banner Thomas (Molly Hatchet), drummers Dale Rock (Molly Hatchet) and Tommy Curiale (Rick Derringer) with a host of rotating world class guest contributors, covers a varied set of top-charting rock n’ roll classics from the catalogs of Aerosmith, Guns ‘n’ Roses, AC/DC, Queen, Bon Jovi, Shinedown, and many more in a list spanning the late '60s to the mid ‘90's with a liberal dose of the now.

A seven-time ASCAP Special Awards winner for his debut CD So Far in 1997, Crouch’s 30-plus year history in the entertainment industry has featured his work in opening slots for countless top acts including Blue Oyster Cult, Rick Derringer, BTO, Molly Hatchet, and Former Boston members, Fran and Anthony Cosmo, as well as a recent appearance for Glasstones Guitars at NAMM Nashville, 2010 and new endorsements with Overture Guitars and Lampifier Microphones.

Territory of Representation: Worldwide
Availability: December 2010
Situation: To Support/Generally Available
   
Rock Kandy

ROCK KANDY
For more than fifteen years, Rock Kandy, one of the longest standing tribute bands to the decade of decadence, has kept the rock and roll experience alive among audiences coast to coast and beyond with performances in LA, Atlantic City, Giant Stadium, San Juan and more.

Founder and frontman, former EMI recording artist, Ian Chris leads hit after hit of top charting singles from Motley Crue to Skid Row and Poison in a unique line-up also featuring vocal talent Cathy “Cat” Garlo with a set of female-fronted rock favorites in the show’s “Ladies of the 80s” segment. Backed by guitarist Mike Biscula, bassist PJ LaMonica, keyboardist Silo Rojas and drummer Joe Haines, Rock Kandy is currently available for U.S. appearances. Stay with us for more news and upcoming events on Rock Kandy and visit www.rockkandy80s.com for scheduled live dates.

Situation: To Support/Generally Available

 

SMOKIN
With an intense catalog of the best of classic/melodic rock spanning more than three decades, Smokin brings arena rock fans one of the most technologically advanced shows offered by any U.S. tribute, making them one of the southeastern states’ most requested. Arriving on the scene in 1998, The Charlotte, NC-based band has thrilled audiences in excess of 12,000 including events for NASCAR greats Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Richard Petty and remains the only band to ever hold the title “Official Band of 99.7, WRFX, The Fox”, the flagship radio station of John Boy and Billy, one of the larges syndicated morning radio shows in the US today. This not to be missed rock experience features more than two hours of cult classics by bands like, Styx, Journey, Kansas, Van Halen, Boston, Toto, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Night Ranger and more perfomed true to form from an arena-style light show to the band‘s signature five-part harmonies with all five members offering lead vocal ability. Visit the official Smokin website for upcoming news, live dates, audio/video samples, and more at www.smokinrocks.com.

Territory of Representation: Worldwide
Availability: January 2011
Situation: To Support/Generally Available