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Spotlight Showcase
NACA Central 2007
Roving Artist
NACA Northeast 2007
Alt. Spotlight Showcase
NACA West 2007
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 Derek
James' original pop/rock music - in the vein of Jack Johnson,
Tom Petty, Coldplay and Josh Rouse- has taken him from Australia
to Southern France, and this October he'll hit the road throughout
the US opening for Geffen recording artist Matt White. Since 2004,
James has been making his mark on NYC with a sound that's truly his
own.
Derek was a finalist in the 2005 Williamsburg Singer/Songwriter Competition
and in 2006 was a finalist in the The New York Songwriter's Circle
Songwriting Contest.
He has played to packed houses in NYC at Piano's, Arlene's Grocery,
Rockwood Music Hall and The Knitting Factory and opened for artists
such as Blues Traveler, Sugar Ray, OK Go, Jesse McCartney, Moe, and
Ben Kweller.
Derek will be showcasing at NACA this fall at Central and Northeast.
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 "The Bloodsugars raise
yours, in a good way, with their sweet, bouncy synth-pop." (TONY)
"The New York band has inherited the lighthearted heartaches of The
Cure, Elvis Costello's crooning rockabilly, with still enough room
for some Hall and Oates and anarchist punk action. . . . Live, these
guys exude an irresistible energy. "(Deli Magazine)
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 Jeff
Schram was almost an accomplished classical guitarist
until he met a redhead in a Chicago blues bar.
"A refreshingly high-energy performer, Schram's music
is super high-octane for a one-man show. Schram plays rock rhythms
with intelligent, intricate chord development. Scattered softer tunes add
a delicate underbelly and mix to his well-rounded repertoire." - JezebelMusic.com,
NYC"
Now in NYC, Jeff has released his first full band, studio EP, "Devil Ain't
Got A Chance".
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The
songs move you to dance, and then move you to start the album all over
again. Schram comes off fragile yet powerful, as his well-orchestrated
compositions blend into each other as a cohesive statement of passion,
desire and drive. A hell of a singer/songwriter"
- Urban Folk, NYC
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 Matt Singer has a sense of tragedy. He also has a sense of humor.
Using his sixth sense for songwriting, Matt brings crafty lyricism and
a warm sound, placing his listener around a campfire, in the middle of a city street. Incorporating social commentary and a healthy dose of silliness, he "writes protest songs that are serious without taking
themselves too seriously" - Village Broadsheet
Matt's love for storytelling manifests in the authentic characters that live in his songs. His last full-length release, entitled All Us Heathens was described as... "Bringin' It All Back" meets "Fear of a Black Planet" meets "A Prairie Home Companion." Yes, this is one complex package. "The lyrics jump, the genres drift, and "All Us Heathens" is highly recommended." -Urban Folk Magazine
A proud Brooklyn resident, Matt recently signed with Family Records, the label that will release his next album, due out in Spring 2008.
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Alt. Roving Artist
NACA Northeast 2007
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 Named
in "Top 10 of 2006" by IndieSoundsNY, Matthew Brookshire's
music is for
people who love great pop songwriting with soulful, intelligent lyrics.
Hooky, moving, thoughtful and funny...a passionate and engaging lve
performer!
"A
joyful and thoughtful songwriter, Matthew brings an audience energetic
melodies with folk-pop flair, and a uniquely high tenor vocal delivery.
A beautiful sounding violin accompaniment by Erika Kapin was the
cherry on the sundae."--JezebelMusic.com
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Roving Artist
NACA West 2007
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 Blending
an emotional intensity with a pop sensibility, Andy
Laird is a magnetic
performer whose passionate and melodic songs have earned him a loyal fan
base. With a powerful voice and intimate songwriting, he is joined by the
talents of Dana Leong on cello and Ziv Ravitz on drums to create a unique
form of soulful alternative rock.
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 New
York City's The States are a rock band born of the creative
tension between brains and brawn, between perfectionism and punk,
so it is no surprise that the songs on their latest release, The
Path of Least Resistance (2007), are packed with melodic and rhythmic
ideas, catchy and intelligent in equal measure.
Frontman Chris Snyder,
bassist Pete Connors, and drummer Joe Stroll possess a rare musical concoction
of intellect, power, and melodic instinct.
"...aggressive,
melodic indie-rock." Time
Out NY
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 Fire on Your Sleeve combines old-world charm with modern-day songwriting sensibilities, dancing grooviness with clever lyrics....picture big, strong musical muscles with more hooks than a tackle box.
FOYS is a favorite on regular rotation with FM stations in their hometown and surrounding area. Check out the website chock full of pages and pages of positive musical testimonials.
"Fire On Your Sleeve play a particularly catchy blend of revved-up alt-country and rock, with rough-edged vocals lending a slightly Tom Waits-ian feel..." --The Onion
"One of the newest and brightest bands in Brew-Town is Fire On Your Sleeve...Their self-titled disc is as infectious as a social disease in Vegas. Dancing is not an option..." --Maximum Ink
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