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Their music has been described as powerful blend of Alternative Rock and Pop with musical overtones reminiscent of The Smashmouth, Smithereens, and AC/DC. With a full length release in the works Smalltime has proven to be a real powerhouse live around the Huntington Beach area delivering powerful live performances. Their songs are packed to the hilt with amazing messages and thought provoking wisdom that continue to make a deep emotional connection with listeners world wide. Be sure to check out Smalltime’s EPK and latest work via the link below. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information regarding this artist. URL - www.smalltimerock.com J.J. CROWNE - SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND EXPERIENCE SINGER-SONGWRITER - CONTEMPORARY ROCK - POP *"2011 CD OF THE YEAR"* INDIE MUSIC DIGEST Singer-Songwriter J.J. Crowne released his latest CD entitled Songs of Innocence and Experience in 2011. It received critical acclaim from many music critics around the world including CD OF THE YEAR Indie Music Digest. J.J. Crowne hails from the Miami area and is no stranger to the Recording Industry having produced and composed radio jingles, theatrical music and TV themes for Fox, PBS and Univision. His latest work is further exemplifies his portfolio with music that has been described as catchy, upbeat and timeless. influences include Cat Stevens, Seals and Crofts and Marc Cohen. The musicianship is first rate, the songs are short and sweet musical experiences and each piece possesses a unique personality, flair and signature groove that is vintage J.J Crowne. The writing and singing abilities of J.J Crowne are world class and continue to be are perfect fit for any TV, Movie or Feature Film production. Contact Executive Producer Cyrus Rhodes for additional information on this artist. URL - http://www.facebook.com/JJCrowne DARK HORSE - MARK & KIMBERLEE HOLT (2010) CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY - FOLK - AMERICANA Dark Horse consisting of brother & sister duo Mark & Kimberlee Holt Tully release their amazing 11 song CD "Acoustically Native." From start to finish it’s an impressive musical production combining classic Americana with acoustic folk & contemporary country. "Acoustically Native." is packed to the hilt with musical variety with impressive writing, playing, & singing abilities from Mark & Kimberlee. As the CD progressed I became more and more impressed with it, & this is one CD that will lift your spirits without even trying. The musicianship is first rate, the songs are short and sweet musical experiences, & the playing, writing, & singing abilities of Dark Horse are world class. Each song possesses a unique personality, flair, & signature groove that is vintage Dark Horse. What else can I say - I highly recommend you jump on this horse. Contact Executive Producer Cyrus Rhodes for additional information on this artist. URL - www.myspace.com/mhkht SAINT MAD - WAITING TO START (2010) JAZZ - R&B - ROCK - AMERICANA Philadelphia’s own Saint Mad releases their debut CD “Waiting to Start” in the Spring 2009. This is their debut release. Saint Mad is just a blast to listen to, & as the CD progressed I became more & more impressed with this 4 piece. Their music is highly original, extremely melodic, & will lift your spirits without even trying. Influences include such classic acts as Dr. John, Bob Dorough, Peter Paul & Mary, & even Joni Mitchell. The musicianship is first rate, the songs are short & sweet musical experiences, each one possessing a unique personality, flair, & signature groove. Lastly - the writing, and singing abilities of Saint Mad is world class. Saint Mad let's it all hang out delivering music that is as much fun as it is entertaining. I look forward to hearing more material from Saint Mad in the near future. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information on this artist. URL - www.saintmad.com DAVID SILVA – MOORPARK OASIS (2010) R&B – ROCKABILLY – CLASSIC AMERICANA *"2010 CD OF THE YEAR"* INDIE MUSIC DIGEST When guitarist singer, songwriter David Silva left his home for fame & fortune in LA he moved into a building called Moorpark Oasis. While he was there he met & fell in love with his future wife, earned enough to buy his first good guitar, but also where he his stride as a songwriter. Moorpark Oasis is an amazing collection of songs written by Silva over the years. Silva brings so much to the table: his playing, his singing, his song writing, his wisdom, his bold honesty, his sense of humor, & yes his life experiences. All the messages are passionate & are sung from a deeply honest perspective. The writing, playing abilities of Silva & his band are clearly above the bar, & I especially liked some of the fancy fretwork I heard on there as well. So if you like a classic Americana experience that will show Silva’s brilliant perspective of love, loss, & life itself I highly recommend you jump head first into Moorpark Oasis. Moorpark Oasis recently won CD OF THE YEAR over at Indie Music Digest. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information on this artist. URL - www.daveworldonline.com THE LOVE LOAD - THE HUMAN RESOURCEFUL (2010) ALTERNATIVE ROCK - PUNK- INDIE ROCK Punk Rockers The Love Load release their latest release The Human Resourceful in 2010. Fronted by Ted Watts this Washington D.C. 3 piece is moving up quickly in the ranks of local Inde bands & has been called "the band to watch in 2011" The Love Load's music has received critical acclaim from many prominent music critics from around the world including a CD OF THE YEAR nomination. Their music has been described as powerful high octane Punk with an Alternative Rock aftertaste reminiscent of The White Stripes, Nirvana, & The Foo Fighters. Having just released his 2nd album in 2010, with another CD in the works The Love Load has proven to be a force to be reckoned with musically. Their songs are packed to the hilt with amazing thought provoking unpredictability & amazing melodies that continue to make a deep emotional connection with listeners world wide. Be sure to check out The Love Load's latest work on many on the web links listed below. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information regarding this artist. URL - www.theloveload.com BURKHARD MAHLER – FUSION WHITE CLASSICS II (2010) AMBIENT - TECHNO - CHILL-OUT - DUB Germany has been home to some of the worlds best Ambient music in recent years. German composer Burkhard Mahler continues to raise the bar with in the genera with his latest release Fusion White Classics II. As a fan of all things ambient I can appreciate the open space & sonic musical textures Mahler has brilliantly crafted on his music. Additionally Mahler’s compositions are also an amazing fusion of styles, making his unique style of music quite groundbreaking. He skillfully blends guitars, synths & ambient beats with perfect balance. This gives everything equal space within the atmosphere. There is clearly a lot of improvisation in his work as well, as a result many of the songs present what I would describe as brilliant musical meandering. This quality allows the catalogue to magically flow across your ears & fill your sonic space with peacefully & unobtrusively. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information on this artist. URL - www.burkhardmahler.de ROBIN KELLY - SOMETHING MAGICAL (2010) ACOUSTIC FOLK - POP ROCK Popular New Zealand guitarist, singer-songwriter Robin Kelly releases his 4th album “Something Magical” in 2010. Kelly‘s music has received critical acclaim from many prominent music critics around the world including Nomination for CD of the Year. Kelly’s music has been described as timeless blend of acoustic folk, rock, & classic R&B reminiscent of Don McLean, Neil Young, & John Lennon just to name a few. Having just released his 4 album in 2010, with a “Best of” CD in the works, Robin Kelly has proven he is a force to be reckoned around the New Zealand & Australia region. His songs possess a strong musical variety, deep emotional peaks and valleys, and a priceless conventional wisdom that is vintage Robin Kelly Be sure to check out Robin's latest work "Something Magical" available on may on the web links listed below. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information on this artist. URL - www.robinkelly.co.nz SEVEN AGAINST THEBES - SELF TITLED DEBUT (2010) PROGRESSIVE METAL - HARD ROCK Mythically inspired 4 piece progressive metal band Seven Against Thebes (7AT) hails from Seattle, WA. In the Spring of 2010 this 4 piece released their long anticipated, self titled debut CD. This latest release is a a strong statement from start to finish with dark musical overtones reminiscent of Tool, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, and Deftones. The band originally formed in 2007 by guitarist Cyrus Rhodes, drummer Bruce Burgess, bassist Mr. Black and vocalist "Little Rusty". The music of 7AT has been described as thought provoking, melodic and powerful. 3 Singles from the CD; "Equilibrium", "Nemesis", and "7th Sign" hit the airways in the Summer of 2010 and received positive praise from both fans and music critics alike. Music Reviews can be read on the Sonicbids EPK listed below. Produced by Cyrus Rhodes URL - www.7at.net SLOW BURNING CAR - THE SCATTERING (VOL. 2) PROGRESSIVE ROCK LA based Slow Burning Car releases her 2nd album “The Scattering" VOL2” in 2010. SBC’s dynamic music has received critical acclaim from many prominent music critics & webzines around the country. SBC mastermind Troy Spiropoulos has been described as a modern day Frank Zappa with musical textures reminiscent of such artists as Black Sabbath, & Faith No More. Having just released their 2nd album, & delivering some explosive live performances, Slow Burning Car is quickly proving to be a force to be reckoned with in Southern California. Their music possess an amazing amount of creativity, & musical variety, combining progressive rock ambience, with modern rock. Be sure to check out Slow Burning Car’s latest work "The Scattering (Vol. 2)" available on many on the web links listed below. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information on this artist. URL - www.slowburining car.com FRACTAL ROCK - SELF TITLED DEBUT (2010) PROGRESSIVE - PSYCHEDELIC ROCK The members of Fractal Rock have been diligently recording and mixing their first album. The album titled: Fractals and Filigree is their out-of-the-box approach to merging classical music (that stuff most people hate) with jazz elements and classical rock. Fractal Rock's first Compact Disk of 17 songs will be free, as a matter of fact you can even copy the Compact Disk and give it away to your friends. Fractal Rock's signature sound is ear-marked with tasteful guitar melodies, underpinned with colorful sound-scapes created with old school layers of Hammond Organ, Yamaha Piano, and off the hook state of the art keyboard synthesis. This broad band approach is pushed forward on a locomotive style Rickenbacker bass guitar and the pounding arithmetic pulse like electricity of a signature series DW Drum Kit. All of this great music is accentuated and topped off with vocal melodies by a very talented lead singer, and killer harmonies from a backup singer/out of this world percussionist. Produced by Cyrus Rhodes URL - www.fractalrock.pigboatrecording/index.php BRYAN GORSIRA - SO FAR (2010) ROCK - ACOUSTIC FOLK - POP Singer-songwriter Bryan Gorsira releases his sophomore album “So Far” in 2010. Gorsira’s music has received critical acclaim from many prominent music critics from around the world including a CD OF THE YEAR nomination. Gorsira’s music has been described as a timeless blend of acoustic folk, rock, & classic R&B reminiscent of The Eagles, Don Henley & even Don McLean. Having just released his 2nd album in 2010, with another CD in the works Bryan Gorsira has proven to be a force to be reckoned with musically. His songs are filled with priceless conventional wisdom & continue to make a deep emotional connection with listeners around the world. Gorsira’s musical catalogue has also proven to be an effective medium for TV, Movies, & Film productions. Be sure to check out Bryan Gorsira’s latest work "So Far” available on many on the web links listed below. Contact Artist Agent Cyrus Rhodes for additional information regarding licensing Bryan Gorsira's music into TV, Movies & Feature Films. URL - http://www.bgorsira.com DRUM DYNASTY - SELF TITLED DEBUT (2009) AMBIENT - WORLD MUSIC Seattle area drummer Bruce Burgess, Film Composer Kevin Christensen along with percussionist tandems Arturo Rodriguez and Marco Zonka join forces in 2009 for DRUM DYNASTY. DRUM DYNASTY presents is a unique blend of new age musical ambience combined with the passion of intense world rhythm. The balance struck between all of the above is crafted into musical perfection. Bruce Burgess introduces his amazing multi layering drum compositions called DRUM LANGUAGE. With over 90 minutes of music to chose from, this double debut release offers something for just about everyone. The format of this double CD is set to that of a musical journey and is split up into 2 separate CD’s. DISC 1 is called MYSTIC SUNRISE, and DISC 2 is entitled DARK CONTINENT. It received critical acclaim from many music critics and webzines from around the US and abroad. Music reviews can be read on the EPK below. Drum Dynasty is currently presently back in the studio with composer Produced by Cyrus Rhodes URL - www.drumdynasty.com