“My Chance” Featured in National Right to Life Monthly Newsletter
NASHVILLE, TN (June 2009 ) – Alturas Productions/Indie Extreme recording artist, Jaime Thietten woke up on Monday, June 1st to the news that “My Chance” had gained another #1 award. The song won the Grand Prize of $5000 and #1 position in the overall Music Finals in the fan-voted OurStage.com music competition for May 2009. “My Chance” took the top spot in the Christian/Spiritual Category which put her into the finals with all the winners in other genres from Rock to Rap, Country to Folk, Pop to Punk and every other category on the site. After 7 days of head to head competition and voting from many thousands of music fans, she went on to win the top spot and Grand Prize award. “I am so thankful for everyone who voted and I am truly humbled by the fact that “My Chance” is touching so many people” comments Thietten.
At the same time, the National Right to Life Newsletter went out to over 300,000 subscribers with a feature story on the “My Chance” music video. The response has been a consistent and powerful stream of orders for the video with comments encouraging Jaime in her mission to bring compassion and awareness for the difficult decisions women come to when considering abortion.
The single “My Chance” has been included on the Rock For Life Winter 2009 Compilation CD campaign, charted on the CRW Global AC and INSPO charts with over 100 stations across the USA and Canada playing the song since September 2008. “My Chance” added another accolade to its already growing list with the recent award for “Song of the Year” at the Momentum Awards held on March 28, 2009 in Nashville, TN.
A “pro-life” advocate, Jaime has dedicated part of her ministry to helping reduce the number of abortions. Her latest single, “My Chance”, tells the heart-wrenching story of a mother who decides to have an abortion, but later regrets her decision. An accompanying video includes interviews and information about life-saving options such as adoption.
“So many children lose their lives every day,” Jaime says. “People have asked me why I would want to tackle such a controversial subject at this time in my musical career. My answer is that we can’t afford to wait. Lives need to be saved now. I’m not worried about what others think.”
During her 10-year singing career as a Christian AC and inspirational artist, Thietten has used her soaring soprano voice to garner radio airplay around the world, win major industry awards, and share stages with acts such as Phillips, Craig & Dean, Avalon, the Gaithers, Tree63, ZOEgirl, Michael English, the Easters, Clay Walker, Seventh-Day Slumber, and many others. Highlights of her career include the nationally televised Michael English Show, the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala Awards honoring Goldie Hawn in Minneapolis, and the Caring Awards hosted by Val Halamandaris, president of the National Association for Home Care, and former Senator Bob Dole in Washington, D.C.
Brouwer Making Main Stage Appearances at Spirit West Coast Monterey and Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer Game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 2009) – Black Shoe Records/Indie Extreme recording artist, Matt Brouwer has signed a distribution deal to repackage and distribute his most recent album “Where’s Our Revolution” through Universal Music Christian Group/Fontana Distribution. The deal includes international digital and mobile distribution as well as CBA and mainstream retail distribution. The release date for the Delux Edition of the CD, called Brouwer’s “best work to date”, is set for August 25, 2009. The package will feature bonus songs, including Matt’s 2006 Billboard hit I Shall Believe, plus free downloads including the I Shall Believe Music Video and live performance footage from Matt’s 2008 Canadian Fall Tour.
The album has been in limited release over the past year through Brouwer’s website and iTunes, where his latest single Come Back Around gained him a spot on the iTunes Rising Stars:Christian Compliation with a mention on the “Next Steps” page.
After taking a short June break from a heavy touring schedule, Matt returns to the road with a special acoustic performance at a fundraiser for the High School he attended in Truro, Nova Scotia. Matt then will criss-cross the USA with trips between Texas and California for concerts before he heads to Monterey, CA for a Spirit West Coast Music Festival appearance on July 29th at the Acoustic Cafe and July 30th for a full band performance on the Main Stage. Then it’s off to Houston for an August 1st appearance as the headliner for the Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer Faith and Family Night and another trip to California for an appearance in The Redlands and beyond.
Pre – Sales for the new release of “Where’s Our Revolution” begin July 14, 2009 through www.mattbrouwer.com , selected websites, and at each of Matt’s live performances. For a complete list of tour dates and more information go to www.mattbrouwer.com or www.myspace.com/mattbrouwermusic
“My Chance” Featured in National Right To Life Blog “Today’s News and Views”
NASHVILLE, Tenn ( May 2009 ) – Alturus Productions/Indie Extreme recording artist, Jaime Thietten was a featured performer, singing “My Chance”, at the first annual Hope for Life National Conference during the Thursday evening dinner on April 18, 2009. The conference was held in Atlanta, GA and was organized by Operation Outcry, A Project of The Justice Foundation and in cooperation with Georgia Right to Life. The conference focused on abortion recovery and compassionate solutions, with such noted speakers as Rhonda Arias, Texas Abortion Recovery Alliance, Lorraine Gariboldi, Rachel’s Vineyard, and Carol Everett, Heidi Group.
Earlier in the month, National Right to Life blogger and editor of the NRL News, Dave Andursko focused his attention in the well read “Today’s News and Views” in the April 10 on “My Chance” with an article entitled “My Chance”: A Pro-Life Song Not to be Missed and will be included in the May edition of the NRL Newsletter that goes out to over 360,000 subscribers. The response from readers was of overwhelming support and connection to the song.
“We get orders every day for downloads of music, CDs, DVDs and more,” said Kathy Douglas, founder and CEO of Indie Extreme, “but the only time we get paragraphs written in the comment section of the order form is when the order is for “My Chance”, the song has struck a chord deep within so many people who have experienced the loss of a child either through a regrettable abortion or through an untimely death. What we see every day is the power of this song to bring healing.”
The single “My Chance” has been included on the Rock For Life Winter 2009 Compilation CD campaign, charted on the CRW Global AC and INSPO charts with over 100 stations across the USA and Canada playing the song since September 2008. “My Chance” added another accolade to it’s already growing list with the recent award for “Song of the Year” at the Momentum Awards held on March 28, 2009 in Nashville, TN.
A “pro-life” advocate, Jaime has dedicated part of her ministry to helping reduce the number of abortions. Her latest single, “My Chance”, tells the heart-wrenching story of a mother who decides to have an abortion, but later regrets her decision. An accompanying video includes interviews and information about life-saving options such as adoption.
“So many children lose their lives everyday,” Jaime says. “People have asked me why I would want to tackle such a controversial subject at this time in my musical career. My answer is that we can’t afford to wait. Lives need to be saved now. I’m not worried about what others think.”
During her 10-year singing career as a Christian AC and inspirational artist, Thietten has used her soaring soprano voice to garner radio airplay around the world, win major industry awards, and share stages with acts such as Phillips, Craig & Dean, Avalon, the Gaithers, Tree63, ZOEgirl, Michael English, the Easters, Clay Walker, Seventh-Day Slumber, and many others. Highlights of her career include the nationally televised Michael English Show, the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala Awards honoring Goldie Hawn in Minneapolis, and the Caring Awards hosted by Val Halamandaris, president of the National Association for Home Care, and former Senator Bob Dole in Washington, D.C.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 15, 2009) – Indie Extreme has announced its newest strategic partner in Universal Music Christian Group (UMCG) a division of Fontana Distribution/UMGD. This is a multi-year agreement allowing Indie Extreme’s artists to have both physical and digital distribution through the entertainment industry’s most admired partner.
“This recent alliance further allows our independent artists an opportunity to compete on a level playing field compared to any other major label artist or group.” stated Kathy Douglas, founder and CEO of Indie Extreme. “We look forward to building upon our relationship with Universal and all our other strategic partnerships which assist each of our artists and labels in promoting their talent.”
About Indie Extreme, LLC (www.indieextreme.com):
Indie Extreme, LLC (with offices in Houston, TX and Nashville, TN) provides marketing, management and administrative services for independent artists and record labels worldwide. Serving as a business process outsourcing (BPO) company since 2006, the Company allows independent artists and their labels to focus their efforts and energies on their creative pursuits while leveraging the Company’s infrastructure for all of the administrative aspects of their business/career.
About UMCG/Fontana Distribution:
Fontana, the independent arm of UMGD, provides unparalleled sales and marketing support, as well as back office services, for a diverse roster of labels and their artists. Fontana distributes more than 60 labels including American Gramophone, Angeles Records, Big Vin, Delicious Vinyl, Ipecac, Mad Science Recordings, Nitro, Quango, Rendezvous, Six Degrees, SMC, Telarc, Trustkill, Upstairs Records, Vagrant Records, VP Records, Warcon, and many others. Universal Music Christian Group is a newly formed division of Fontana, offering labels quality service at all levels, from retail marketing and sales to digital initiatives and administrative services. UMCG distributes more than 20 labels including Executive Music Group, Arrow Records, Concord Records, Desert Music Group, Geffen, Music World, Island and many others.
Second Showcase at Curb Café with Hit Songwriter Matt Brouwer and Quimi
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 2009) – The independent label management firm Indie Extreme will stage their third Independent Artist Showcase at the Nashville Convention Center – Music City Room in downtown Nashville from 7-10 p.m. on April 18th (Saturday) as a Kick- Off Party for the GMA Music Week activities.
The Saturday event, which is an official part of GMA Music Week 2009, will include performances by Indie Extreme artists, Virginia Hill, Jaime Thietten, Gina Tarajano and Laura Kaczor. Other acts taking the stage will be Sean Currier, Stephanie Pauline, Diane di Stasio and Flourish. Admission is free with seating available as general admission.
“The Independent Artist Showcase will be our third Nashville event,” said company CEO Kathy Douglas, who founded the company in 2006. “Our artists are some of the most celebrated up and coming independent artists in the industry. We are always thrilled to offer a great event to the GMA week of activities. This is our second year to have the first showcase of the week and we are excited about kicking off the conference with an amazing array of talent.”
Douglas added that Indie Extreme is also staging a second showcase on April 21st at the Curb Café on the campus of Belmont University from 7:00 – 8:30pm, featuring hit CCM singer-songwriter Matt Brouwer and newcomer, Quimi, who has been on the “Love Can Save a Life Tour” with Brouwer this Spring. The Curb Café event will be a stop on their 20 City Tour throughout the USA.
The fast-growing international firm supports independent artists and record labels by providing administrative and managerial services such as correspondence, bookkeeping, CD/merchandise fulfillment, marketing, database development, web site development, management/maintenance, e-commerce management, and the coordination of vendor services.
The Saturday April 18th Independent Artist Showcase in the Music City Room – Nashville Convention Center from 7 – 10:00pm will feature:
* Indie Extreme/VHill Records recording artist and songwriter, Virginia Hill’s aptly-titled newest release Truth & Love, overflows with the same professionalism and signature positivity that made LOL such a significant recording. Hill’s self-penned anthems once again brim over with thoughtful truth and Biblical values, powerfully articulate on the worshipful ballad, “I Am Here.” The well-received project first outing for Hill, LOL, scored twice on the indie Top Ten CRW Global AC charts, with the pulsating “I Want To Be Like You” reaching #7, and “I Believe” soaring to #4. The first single “I Am Here” from Truth and Love is taking ground quickly on both the CRW Global and Signature charts in its first few weeks.
* Indie Extreme/Alturas Productions recording artist, Jaime Thietten is no stranger to the spotlight. Her 10 year singing career as a Christian AC and inspirational artist, she has used her soaring soprano voice to garner radio airplay around the world, win major industry awards, and share stages with recording artists such as Avalon, Clay Walker, Michael English, the Gaithers, Kenny Loggins, and Glen Frey (Eagles). Some fans are even calling her “Christian music’s answer to Celine Dion”. Her newest project “My Chance” just received the “Song of the Year” award at the Annual Momentum Awards in Nashville.
*Indie Extreme/Running Spirit Records recording artist and songwriter, Laura Kaczor returns to our showcase this year with big dreams and an expanding vision for her ministry. Since it’s inception in 2001, Laura has been the Worship Leader/Music Director, Co-Emcee for Jesus Fest, a quarterly festival uniting thousands of youth and young adults in worship and evangelism from over 150 churches throughout the NE where so many youth have given their lives to Christ. She completed her debut CD of all original songs, “Wake Me Up” with Grammy nominated producer Anthony Newett and completed an EP, “Wildflowers” of original songs with Grammy award winning producer John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Carter Cash at the Cash Cabin Studios.
Indie Extreme/ 3:16 Media recording artist Gina Tarajano is our most recent addition to the Indie Extreme family. In the summer of 2004, Gina was invited to study in Italy under Maestro Delpho Menicucci, vocal coach for Andrea Bocelli. The vocal instruction in Italy prepared Gina to climb the next step in her ministry. Early in 2006, Gina’s career took a new twist. In a meeting with Alejandro Jaen, renowned music executive, and famous Latin producer of many award winning hit songs, he decided to produce Gina’s first work as a Christian artist and that is when “You’re Never Alone” was born.
* Sean Michael Currier goes through great length to share his music and show people love. Whether driving hours to lead worship for a small college crowd or youth group, to playing showcases for industry executives in Nashville, Sean says that he is “called to serve”. “It’s not about me, it’s about loving people”, is his motto for life and music. He is currently working on a new studio project, to be produced by
the team of Ken Lewis (Six Pence None the Richer, Vince Gill, Phil Kaeggy, Trace Adkins, Bebo Norman, Amy Grant and others) and Scott Dente (Out of the Grey, Chris Rice, Cindy Morgan, Amy Grant).
* DMG/ShadowLand Music/Universal recording artist Diane di Stasio’s talent and presence have provided her with the opportunity to grace famed stages across the globe. These include the San Francisco Opera, the Los Angeles Music Center, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, as well as concert halls in Torino, Italy; Paris, France; and Geneva, Switzerland. Because of her love for world culture, Diane shares her gift of music in more than eight languages, including Italian, French and Japanese. Her latest recording project with ShadowLand Music and Universal Music has allowed Diane to realize her own musical vision…immersing herself in the unique facets of musical styles from pop to opera. Her upcoming album, “Vox Eterna,” embodies the captivating theme of Diane’s timeless sound that crosses all borders and lands.
* More than Music recording artist and songwriter Stephanie Pauline has carried her heartfelt witness of God’s healing love to millions of avid listeners. Her sincere lyrics, compelling melodies, powerful storytelling and live performances have gained her an audience worldwide. With songs being played on more than 600 radio stations and in more than 30 countries, Stephanie has seen many of her girlhood dreams reborn, and then fulfilled. Three of Stephanie’s songs landed in the top 10 on Christian Radio Weekly’s Global Inspirational and Adult Contemporary charts, as well as on the Euro New Christian Music chart this past year.
* Flourish stands out from the crowd simply because they are the first family band where the dad, mom and all of the kids play music together as a full-on rock band. You will be hard pressed to find a family band such as Flourish anywhere in the world that plays contemporary pop-rock music the way they do. The message of Flourish is summed up in their new single “Simple Things” which describes the need to enjoy life in the simple moments many people take for granted every day. Their belief is that happiness is not found at the end of a rainbow, but in the meanings we associate with the events that occur every moment of our lives.
The Curb Café Showcase on Tuesday April 21st from 7- 8:30pm features:
* Black Shoe Records/Indie Extreme/Universal CMG recording artist and hit CCM singer-songwriter Matt Brouwer. His newest album “Where’s Our Revolution” is soon to be released through Universal Christian Music Group Distribution throughout the USA and Canada. The first single “Beautiful Now” simultaneously landed the #1 spot on the CRW Global AC, CHR and Canadian Charts in early 2009, while his second single “Come Back Around” rose into the top 5 on both the Global AC and INSPO charts. The Canadian singer-songwriter has landed hits on the Billboard CCM records chart (I Shall Believe); CCM CHR chart (Water); and the New Music Weekly Hot 100, AC, Indie AC, and Top 40 charts (Surrender).
* Creation Lab/Indie Extreme recording artist and songwriter Quimi. Her first single “All For Love” from her self-titled debut album has hit the #1 slot across the CRW Global AC, INSPO and Canadian charts in various weeks since December 2008. She joined the Katina’s on their Christmas tour in December ‘08 and is currently opening for Matt Brouwer on the Spring run of his 20 City “Love Can Save a Life Tour”.
“Today, it’s harder than ever for artists to land major record deals or for smaller labels to receive substantial radio airplay and record sales,” Douglas noted. “Indie Extreme levels the playing field by providing all of the administrative, distribution, marketing and managerial resources they need. We are working to build a 3,000-member network around the globe.”
For more information about Indie Extreme, visit http://www.indieextreme.com, call (281) 890-5034, send an e-mail to kathyd@indieextreme.com, or write the company at 16720 Stuebner Airline Rd #204, Spring, TX 77379.
“My Chance” Awarded “Song of the Year” at Momentum Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn ( March 2009 ) – Alturus Productions/Indie Extreme recording artist, Jaime Thietten continues to garner attention throughout Nashville with her powerful voice matched to similarly powerful lyrics and music. Meyer Sound tapped the Idaho native for one of the coveted slots on their debut showcase at SoundCheck Studios in Nashville held on March 11, 2009. Thietten sang her newest recordings, “My Chance” and “Yesterday’s News” to an exclusive crowd of management company executives, label executives and promoters, showing off the capabilities of the premier sound company’s top of the line equipment and technology.
“Jaime was such a refreshing pleasure to have in our lineup at the Meyer Spotlight Sessions. Right from her arrival, people were chattering everywhere! “She’s amazing” and I was one of em!” said Buford Jones of Meyer Sound, “I have been absolutely blessed in my career to work with amazing talent over a period of 47 years. It never left me jaded but simply sharpened by senses when I encounter someone like Jaime. She has a heart bigger than anyone I have heard sing and her stage presence was simple, pure, honest and so lovely to watch. Her voice is absolutely wonderful to listen to and the lyrical content is simply stunning, speaking of issues we are faced with and do so little about helping others in immeasurable misery.”
The single “My Chance” has been included on the Rock For Life Winter 2009 Compilation CD campaign, charted on the CRW Global AC and INSPO charts with over 100 stations across the USA and Canada playing the song since September 2008. “My Chance” added another accolade to it’s already growing list with the recent award for “Song of the Year” at the Momentum Awards held on March 28, 2009 in Nashville, TN.
A “pro-life” advocate, Jaime has dedicated part of her ministry to helping reduce the number of abortions. Her latest single, “My Chance”, tells the heart-wrenching story of a mother who decides to have an abortion, but later regrets her decision. An accompanying video includes interviews and information about life-saving options such as adoption.
“So many children lose their lives everyday,” Jaime says. “People have asked me why I would want to tackle such a controversial subject at this time in my musical career. My answer is that we can’t afford to wait. Lives need to be saved now. I’m not worried about what others think.”
Jaime performed “My Chance” at the Lawrenceburg, TN Rally for Life 2009 at the Lawrenceburg City Administration Building on January 18, 2009.
During her 10-year singing career as a Christian AC and inspirational artist, Thietten has used her soaring soprano voice to garner radio airplay around the world, win major industry awards, and share stages with acts such as Phillips, Craig & Dean, Avalon, the Gaithers, Tree63, ZOEgirl, Michael English, the Easters, Clay Walker, Seventh-Day Slumber, and many others. Highlights of her career include the nationally televised Michael English Show, the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala Awards honoring Goldie Hawn in Minneapolis, and the Caring Awards hosted by Val Halamandaris, president of the National Association for Home Care, and former Senator Bob Dole in Washington, D.C.
Matt Brouwer Adds Concert During MS-150 Houston to Austin to Spring Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 2009) – Black Shoe Records/Indie Extreme recording artist Matt Brouwer’s song Beautiful Now was number one on the March 2, 2009 CRW Global AC, CHR, and Canadian CCM charts for a second straight week. Hitting #1 on all three charts on the same week is a milestone achievement for the Canadian born singer/songwriter. The song, which is the first single from his album, “Where’s Our Revolution”, has been at the top of the charts for more than 20 weeks now. Meanwhile, Brouwer’s second single Come Back Around also sits at #4 and #9 on the Canadian and AC charts respectively.
“Come Back Around” has been very well received by Station Programmers across the US, Canada, and abroad. With a message of an admitted collision between disillusionment and hope, the song deeply communicates. It brilliantly echoes the current spiritual and emotional climate of our world today.
“The song ‘Come Back Around’ by Matt Brouwer is a perfect fit for us. It is fresh sounding and Matt delivers a compelling message that resonates with our listeners and staff…appropriate and fitting.”
Chris Grindrod, Program Director, WEEC FM
“We have added ‘Come Back Around’. Actually, added it “out of the chute” directly into our “Heavy” airplay category. A Very strong song!”
Matt Dorfner, KJLY Blue Earth, MN
As Brouwer’s “Love Can Save a Life Tour” with guest artist, Quimi www.quimialaniz.com , prepares to kick off in late March, the MS-150 (Houston-Austin) stop in La Grange, TX has been added to the tour schedule. The MS-150 Houston to Austin is the biggest Bike MS event in the United States as 13,000 cyclists saddle up to raise funds to support MS research and services for men, women and children living with multiple sclerosis. Matt and the band will entertain the cyclists during their overnight stay at the La Grange Fairgrounds. Matt’s concert at the La Grange Fairgrounds on April 18th is sponsored by The Loft and TOMS Shoes. Other stops on the spring tour schedule include Austin, TX, Tampa, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Brevard, NC, League City, TX, Nashville, TN, Lincoln, NE, Fremont, NE, Hume Lake, CA, Seattle, WA and El Paso, TX.
For a complete list of tour dates and more information go to www.mattbrouwer.com or www.myspace.com/mattbrouwermusic
Hit songwriters, Matt Brouwer and Evangeline, to Headline Showcase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 2009) – The independent label management firm Indie Extreme will spotlight 4 of their independent acts during its first annual Independent Artist Showcase on the rooftop of the Blind Pig Pub on 6th Street in Austin, TX from 4 p.m. – 8pm on March 19 (Thursday).
The event which is sponsored by Stage Sponsor Initial Underwriting Group, and Silver Sponsors Music Arsenal and Project: AK- 47, which is an official part of the RedGorilla Music Fest, will feature a performance at 6 p.m. by hit singer-songwriter Matt Brouwer and at 7 p.m. by hit songwriting team, Evangeline. This will be the first appearance of these 2 artists at the premier Austin showcases during the largest gathering of music fans and industry executives in the country.
Brouwer will be performing songs from his newest album, currently in digital release, Where’s Our Revolution produced by Grammy winning producer, Michael Omartian. The album has already garnered international award nominations, airplay and is currently gaining ground at college radio stations throughout the USA.
Evangeline, whose first single “Rain” from their debut album, We’re Alright Down Here, rose to #129 on the Top40 MediaBase Chart in early 2008 and #9 on the Indie Top40 MediaBase Chart, will be showcasing some of their yet unrecorded songs along with the tunes from their album.
Other acts taking the stage for 20-minute sets will be Nashville- based R&B Fusion singer-songwriter Traci Root (5:30 p.m.), and California native Christian singer-songwriter Quimi (5:00 p.m.). Admission to the event is free.
“Each of our prior Indie Extreme Independent Artist Showcases at other industry events have been a huge success, so when we were offered this opportunity by RedGorilla to host a Day Party we felt it was time to expand into Austin,” said company CEO Kathy Douglas, who founded the Nashville-based company in 2006. “Matt Brouwer plans to perform several selections from his limited release album. He will be joined by several of our other highly acclaimed acts that perform in a variety of musical styles. There’s no doubt it will be a highlight of the RedGorilla Music Fest.”
Indie Extreme moved its national headquarters from Houston to Nashville in mid- 2007. The fast-growing international firm supports independent artists and record labels by providing administrative and managerial services such as distribution, correspondence, bookkeeping, CD/merchandise fulfillment, marketing, database development, web site development, management/maintenance, e-commerce management, and the coordination of vendor services.
Douglas added that Indie Extreme is staging the Independent Artist Showcase with the RedGorilla Music Fest to help build exposure for professional and emerging independent acts.
Performing at the March 19 event will be:
* Former Sony/BMG sub-label recording artist and hit singer-songwriter Matt Brouwer www.mattbro.com. The Canadian singer-songwriter has landed hits on the Billboard chart (I Shall Believe) and the New Music Weekly Hot 100, AC, Indie AC, and Top 40 charts (Surrender). His other CDs, Unlearning, B-sides Recording Vol. 1, and A Merry Little Christmas, follow his award-winning and critically acclaimed debut CD, Imagerical. Brouwer’s newest album Where’s Our Revolution, produced by multi -Grammy winning producer, Michael Omartian and features background vocal performances by legendary artists Amy Grant and Vince Gill.
* Evangeline www.evangelinegroup.com, a four-member band from Houston, TX led by songwriters-storytellers Jeffery Armstreet and Jonathan Barrick. The act uses its soulful pop, rock and folk-accented music to communicate the depths of life’s struggles and challenges in relationships, choices, death, life and faith. Acclaimed producer and EMI recording artist Robbie Seay produced the act’s first album, We’re Alright Down Here, which gained national attention when it’s first single (Rain) landed at #129 on the Top40 Billboard chart and #9 on the Indie Top40 Billboard chart. The song was also featured on a VH1 Radio interview segment with Evangeline and on Continental Airlines InFlight magazine playlist.
* Traci Root www.traciroot.com, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose performances in Southeast Asia have drawn up to 40,000 people. The artist has received critical acclaim for a style that combines classic R&B with modern soul, jazz and hip-hop. This two-time ASCAPlus award-winning songwriter made it to Round 2 of American Idol’s auditions in New Jersey, (that would put her in the top 1% of the 10,000 hopefuls and/or skeptics who showed up to audition), she was picked out of the crowd by Fox News to sing a Stevie Wonder tribute live to New Jersey, New York and Washington DC. She was also a 2007 Independent Music World Series Northeast Semi-finalist.In December of 2008.
* Quimi www.myspace.com/quimimusic, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter who “pours out her heart and soul” through rocking vocals and an acoustic guitar to show her love for Jesus Christ. The soft-spoken yet enthusiastic artist recently stepped onto the music scene with her self-titled debut CD. A former nationally ranked tennis player, Quimi has been writing songs for five years. Her 10-song CD, which was produced by The Katinas, features charismatic vocals and funk, jazz and reggae-accented songs.
“Today, it’s harder than ever for artists to land major record deals or for smaller labels to receive substantial radio airplay and record sales,” Douglas noted. “Indie Extreme levels the playing field by providing all of the administrative and managerial resources they need. We are working to build a 2,500-member network around the globe.”
For more information about Indie Extreme, visit http://www.indieextreme.com; call (615) 309-1718 or (281) 890-5034; send an e-mail to kathyd@indieextreme.com or lisa@indieextreme.com; or write the company at 3719 Sentinel Dr. Nashville, TN 37029.
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Await The Day’s single “Time For Change” from the album of the same name, is #1 on CRW’s Global Rock chart for the week of February 2, 2009!
Await the Day, a Christian rock band, is using “edgy guitar licks and original melodic ballads” to share their passion for Jesus Christ. The group was encouraged to form in 2006 after deeply moving attendees during a worship service at a men’s retreat. A host of acoustic performances followed at various venues across the region. Members of the band found themselves “driven by their faith and motivated to share the word with every breath.” They are working their way to the top with a devotion to God and his music. Members of Await the Day are Ben Fontenot, Justin O’Neal and Eddie Boyer.
“I Remember When” rising up the CRW Global INSPO Charts
Houston, TX — RAW Music Group/Indie Exteme CCM band, The Access, garnered a slot on the Winter Jam Tour during the Indie Jam Showcase on The Music Boat 2008 Cruise. The Houston area band blasted their way through 3 performance competitions, against a combination of 22 other bands and soloists. The grand prize was slot on the tour. Their performance was overwhelmingly received. The tour decided to add them onto a second date.
The Access will open the concert for the Winter Jam 2009 Tour on February 26 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, OK and on February 27 at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. Sharing the stage with the boys from Baytown, TX will be Toby Mac, Hawk Nelson, Brandon Heath, Newsong and others. The doors open at 6:00pm and The Access will take the stage shortly after.
“We are very excited about the opportunity to work with and support the development ofThe Access and RAW Music Group. The talent level of this young band is uncommon, energetic and powerful. The vision of RAW Music Group and Mark Silvestri is right in line with the mission and goals of Indie Extreme. We believe in independent music and the artists who create this great music,” says Kathy Douglas, CEO of Indie Extreme, LLC “The Access is proudly independent and paving the way for other young artists and bands who chose to minister in the Christian music industry without ties to major record labels.”
The Access continues to break ground at radio with their first 2 singles “I Remember When” and “Pressing On” from their debut album “The Time is Come” released in September 2008. “ I Remember When” has risen to #12 on the Christian Radio Weekly Global INSPO chart as of early 2009. The band’s concert touring has expanded with dates in Virginia, Iowa, and camps throughout Texas in July.
Indie Extreme, a Nashville and Houston-based independent record label management firm, provides RAW Music Group with label administration, e-commerce, bookkeeping and inventory management. The company also provides the label with consulting on artist and business development as part of the complete overall resources available to each member. The membership of Indie Extreme includes hit CCM songwriter Matt Brouwer, Wildflower Records owned by legendary folk artist Judy Collins and many others.
For more information go to www.myspace.com/theaccessband
