THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH
REALIZE RECORDS PRESENTS:
9:00 PAUL LEWIS (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
A singer/songwriter, who mesmerizes audiences
with stage presence and impassioned vocals that
can fill a stadium. Songs that shout from the soul
with hope-filled melodies and lyrics laced with
reality and romanticism. Paul brings the "show"
back to "rock show."
10:00 BETSY SPIVAK (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
Betsy's music floats by like a watercolor ballerina, soft and grafeful.
Comforting and compasionate, she asks tough questions in such a tender voice that you can't help but get deeply
involved in her music. Eclectic pop with a nod to Tom Waits.
11:00 STEREOPOOL (ANNAPOLIS, MD)
A cross between Shaun Mullins and The Violent Femmes. The power trio
gives us exactly what we need, songs with meaning and concern for our troub times as well as songs that
just want to have fun. The music these guys make is a breath of fresh air.
12:00 AUDIOT (TRENTON, NJ)
Fronted by the passionate and soulful Brian Axton. With impressive musicianship and limitless creativity,
Audiot draws on rock, blues and jazz influences to
compliment lyrics touching philosophy, detachment and universal
love with sarcasm and cynicism. So much more than just a rock band.
Audiot
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH
7:00 CARBON 14 (LEWES, DE)
Carbon 14 has been around for about three years. Hailing from Lewes DE and points
unknown. They have been quoted as "One of Delmarva's
loudest rock bands on the coast." They have released some music on the Local Lixx
Compilation for 96 Rock, as well as Best Bands at the Beach CD for 93.5 the Beach.
Their style is considered to be a fusion between
punk, jazz, funk, and loud rock n roll.
8:00 THE BRACKETTS (SCHWENSKVILLE, PA)
The music of The Bracketts simply cannot be described in words.
It's a familar sound or song you've heard before but you just cant put
your finger on it. We make loud music and we make soft nice music.
9:00 VIKI NOVA (ARLINGTON, VA)
Viki makes no apologies for being herself: quirky, funny, passionate, creative, and yes... her
voice kicks ass! She'd rather rock than folk; her vocals liken the fiesty Gwen Stefani's and her
hook-oriented, driving rock songs will stick in your head for a week!
10:00 JENNIFER ON SUNDAY (VIENNA, VA)
Jennifer On Sunday produces smooth, smart, guitar-driven rock with a meticulous
combination of strong vocal melodies, rich guitar chords, and streaming bass lines.
Based out of the Washington, DC area, the members actually met at Virginia Tech,
deep in the heart of the Appalachian mountains in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Since the band formed, JOS has continued to grow in popularity,
drawing crowds to venues all over Virginia, Pennsylvania,
Maryland and the Carolinas.
11:00 MARLON SPIKE (WILMINGTON, DE)
Drawing upon eclectic mudical influenced that range from rock to funk to jazz, Marlon Spike
forges a unique vibe all its own, defying easy categorization. Boasting piano, sax, bass,
drums, and vocals, you won't find anyone else quite like them.
12:00 DOUG KWARTLER (GARDEN CITY, NJ)
"Somewhat more subtle, personal and introspective." That's how Doug Kwartler,
lead-singer and songwriter for the prominent New York based roots-rock
band Foundry compares his solo project to Foundry's upcoming release.
The new solo album, entitled, Halfway House, was released this spring of 2003.
The record features guest artists ranging from Mark Spencer,
(Blood Oranges, Jay Farrar, Lisa Loeb) to other NY based singer / songwriters
such as Austin Kuebler, Michael Leuci, Sara Brenner.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH
6:30 NINE TIMES BLUE (ALEXANDRIA, VA)
Marshall Crenshaw and Wilco get together for a few beers,
talking about The Beatles, while Crowded House, Elvis Costello
and John Mellencamp albums play in the background.
7:30 CLIFF HILLIS (WILMINGTON, DE)
Cliff Hillis now has the opportunity to showcase his
musical skills with the release of his debut album
Be Seeing You on NotLame Records.
Contemplative singer/songwriter one minute,
power popper the next, enigmatic love song
balladeer three and a half minutes after that. You
may think that you are hearing Paul McCartney
meeting Michael Penn at a Posies reunion but you
would be wrong. It's that East coast beach boy Cliff
Hillis.
8:30 THE ELK TONES (NEWARK, DE)
Hailing from Newark, Delaware, the Elk-Tones are an original
psychedelic surf-rock quartet. Although members of the group
have a great amount of experience fronting bands with lead vocals
and harmonies, the Elk-Tones remain all instrumental.
This choice allows for a deeper exploration of the dramatic and
melodic tones found in classic surf rock.
9:30 NEFRIT EL-OR (WASHINGTON, DC)
Recording and performing her own original songs, Nefrit's music brings
forth a collection of pulsing melodic sounds. Well arranged, and tightly
tweeked, Nefrit's diverse style leads her songs down unexpected paths.
Her barrier breaking music is honest, edgy, and captivating. Backed by
her new band she is performing an eclectic array of original roots
alternative.
10:30 ZERO CHANCE (FAIRFIELD, CT)
Zero Chance has performed throughout the northeastern United States and has tour-
supported some of today's biggest-selling artists including: Sheryl Crow. The Calling. Uncle
Kracker. and Michelle Branch.
Since their formation in 1996. Zero
Chance has written and performed their own very familiar, yet definitively unique style of
postmodern pop-rock music.
The band is currently seeking new management as well as a booking agency and an
entertainment attorney to shop them to labels.
11:30 DIM (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
Combining readio ready hooks, catchy melodies, and powerful
guitars, dim will grab your attention and keep it.
MTV is currently featuring songs off their debut CD, Face In The
Crowd, on upcoming shows of Sorority Life 2 and Fraternity Life. As
one reviewer puts it, "Usually an album starts off with the best
material. On Face In The Crowd, it simply goes on and on, without
filler material."
12:30 KUSTOM BLEND (BALTIMORE, MD)
Kustom Blend is an eclectic mix of hard rock, jazz
and blues brought to life with an authoritative raw
energy. Their ability to enthrall crowds stems from
the capacity to bring together a mix from virtually
every element of the musical spectrum.
Kustom Blend
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Paul Lewis
Betsy Spivak
Stereopool
Carbon 14
The Bracketts
Viki Nova
Jennifer on Sunday
Marlon Spike
Doug Kwartler
Nine Times Blue
Cliff Hillis
The Elk Tones
Nefrit El-Or
Zero Chance
Dim
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