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With heartfelt and gritty lyrics, soaring guitars, a driving rhythm section and a live show that commands attention and participation, Soul Circus embodies Detroit’s rock sound and style.

Beginning in 2006, Soul Circus brought together four seasoned musicians Kevin Kanka (lead vocals), John Massey (bass), Tommy Furbacher (guitars), Ken Thomas (drums) to take the Detroit rock sound across the map.

Soul Circus has been recognized by the rock community and have been included on the biggest events in southeastern michigan such as: Hawaiian Tropic Finals, WRIF Rock Girl Finals at the Emerald Theatre, Harleyfest (which draws over 20,000 people), Arts Beats and Eats Festival in Pontiac and the Warren City Fair. Soul Circus has also joined up with Lane Productions to help them get out of michigan and spread the word throughout.

“Excitement and finesse on stage along with power rock make these boys from Detroit stand out!” Doug Podell, Program Director, WRIF Radio

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/soulcircusdetroit

Artist URL: musicv2.com/artist/mattymattmoore
Sport: Motocross
Hometown: Detroit, MI

Youthful energy.

School Boy Humor is a band consisting of five guys ages 19-21 who have been best friends since childhood. All of the guys share a passion for making the music they love. With catchy sing along melodies and an extremely energetic live show, these guys are a must see. The band has been seriously touring together off and on throughout high school for a little bit more than two years, and plan to start touring full time (at least 220 dates a year) starting January 2nd.

The band has played with several acts including but not limited to: Forever the Sickest Kids, Spitalfield, Rufio, Fall Out Boy, Silverstein, Bayside, Rookie of the Year, The Higher, My American Heart, The Ataris, A Change of Pace, The Secret Handshake, Quite Drive, Jonezetta, The Plain White T’s, Further Seems Forever, Daphne Loves Derby, and many more.

The band is also endorsed by: Axien Clothing, Vitamin Water, SJC, Warrior Guitars and Dunlop. Look for the guys when they come to a town near you.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/schoolboyhumor
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Little Rock, AR

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Gillmor just might be the band that ends the rock n roll civil war between Northern and Southern California.

Sacramento based singer-songwriter Ryan Gillmor struck up a long distance relationship with the orphaned members of a Southern California based band and there’s been no stopping them ever since.

Most recently, Gillmor’s song “Hey” has been selected as the main theme song for Fox’s highly anticipated new comedy series “Unhitched” created by the Farrelly Brothers (Something About Mary, Dumb & Dumber); the show’s first season kicks off March 2008.

The impossible-not-to-sing-along-to “Hey”, was co-written by Sugarcult front-man Tim Pagnotta and is currently in regular rotation on Sacramento’s KWOD fm radio station. In addition to “Hey”, the EP features such standout tracks as “Without You” a rain-soaked lament of lost love; and the band’s irresistible upbeat anthem of post-adolescent redemption, “Kids will be Kids” which features guest vocals from Plain White T’s singer Tom Higgenson. All of Gillmor’s songs are instant classics that capture Ryan’s adventurous yet still down to Earth approach to modern pop rock songwriting framed by the band’s distinct sonic chemistry.

Gillmor has built itself up brick by brick simply letting the music do the talking; but now with the new EP, the upcoming TV show theme song, and the addition to radio, the people are talking back and it looks like Gillmor’s moment has arrived.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/gillmormusic
Genre: Pop/Rock
Hometown: Sacramento/Los Angeles, CA

What you know about “GhettO RocK”?

DownsiiD from Killeen, Texas are the originators of this nouveaux genre. A high energy hybrid of Rock, Hip Hop, and Soul is produced by five very unique individuals. The combination of body shaking drumbeats, brain rattling bass lines, razor sharp scratches, and skin piercing guitar riffs overlaid with a powerful, soulful voice with a touch of battle rhyme lyrics is the perfect formula for DownsiiD.

DownsiiDs’ 2001 self released album, “This the World” contained the trademark single “simple man” and 2002′s “Karma: The Rebirth” produced “I”. They can be heard both nationwide and locally on Clear Channel Radio stations. “I” made it’s nationwide mark by topping local charts across the nation and being featured in ‘R&R” magazine. The follow up CD, “The Evolution of GhettO RocK”, features the songs “Ballin’ “, “Blue” and “Grab The Cash” and is set for an early 2006 release.

Currently DownsiiD is tearing up venues all over Texas and surrounding states. Headlining such historical venues as The Backroom in Austin and Trees in Dallas, and giving such unchained, riot inciting performances, DownsiiD has earned the respect of the Lone Star State. No one leaves a show without becoming a Downsiider, a true DownsiiD fan.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/karatehighschool
Artist URL: www.YouTube.com/StreetzNYoungDeuces
Sport: Motocross
Hometown: Killeeen, TX

The Dirty Heads highly anticipated first full-length album Any Port in the Storm was released September 23rd, 2008 on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution.

This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy consisting of a blend of hip-hop and classic reggae. The first single is the optimistic anthem “Stand Tall.”

Dirty Heads members Dustin Bushnell, Jared Watson, Jon Olazabel, and Matt Ochoa connected with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee Simpson) to polish their material and further develop their style. The band also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.

Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Driftin’” and “Chelsea.” Other special guests on the album include drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne.

Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony 2007) and the television drama Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007). Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007) and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. The Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.

Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”

And who can’t dig that?

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/dirtyheads
Artist URL: www.dirtyheads.com

What is “Hop-Rock”?

It’s time to raise up or get down, because the CAPGUN CRIMINALS are tearing through this industry like a freight train. Some might even ask what the meaning of “Hop-Rock” is. Hop-Rock is the in-your-face scorching mix of PUNK/CRUNK/ROCK and HIP-HOP.

These guys have attracted tons of attention from Major labels and some of the premier Indie labels in the industry world wide with their infectious hooks and never-ending guitar riffs. They have been praised and hated in the same breath by some of their peers, but they’ve always managed to come out on top and get the last shot. While most bands spend more time just re-inventing the wheel, this super group has launched full speed into something that’s never really been done before.

The CAPGUN CRIMINALS have been burning up the underground scene and rocking to packed venues all across the U.S. with their HIGH ENERGY stage presence and in your face “Hop-Rock” musical style.

Their debut album, “SHOOTING BLANKS”, will be dropping in 2008, and will feature their SMASH HITS “Step Up” and “Rock-Star”. Their underground radio campaign has been met with great success and huge admiration from many of the premier radio stations nationwide. This band is definitely one to watch for in 2008. They’re one of the most highly anticipated and talked about groups coming out of Atlanta, GA.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/cgcriminals
Artist URL: http://capguncriminals.tripod.com
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Atlanta, GA

We’re like diving into a tackle box full of hooks, with influences stemming from Third Eye Blind, All American Rejects & Head Automatica.

Our shows are like a dance party and our audience including ourselves would like to support an energy drink that supports that lifestyle.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/bidwell
Artist URL: www.purevolume.com/bidwell
Genre: Pop/Rock
Hometown: El Dorado, CA