Damien Gerard Studio News - MAY 2008


     LATEST SESSION NEWS:

     *Through the month of April the studio was kept flat to the boards with many
varied sessions in both the Main Live Room and The Red Stairs Suite - Some of
the the Highlights included



     *Freetown taking advantage of the five day EP deal for their lively blend of
roots/folk tunes.

     *Paul Scott(Bad Machines, The Gronks) and his production team creating a
tune for Dolly magazines write a song competition won by two sisters from
Melbourne.

     *Producer Jordan Ellery continuing his ochestrated solo album

     *The Two Worlds Live Broadcast event into Second Life featuring Dexter Moore
- this was extremely successful and resulted in $1000 being raised for Diabetes
Australia and over 700 'people' attending the two day event as Avatars in the
Second Life World.

     *Nic Dalton(The Lemonheads, Half a Cow Records) working up tunes for a new
project.

     *The Bile Abductors deserve a mention if for nothing else but their name but
the boys have been hard at work on their new releaae to be completed mid this
month.

     *The Passengers featuring Jim Dickson(Radio Birdman, New Christs) and others
using the EP deal to create a new more laid back 'drumless' project.

     *Van Sereno started work on his new 'Duets' album which he is co writing and
producing which features great local talent such as Renny Field, Kristy Coote,
Itu, Danielle Lamb, Penny Coco, Luke Koteras, Byron Mark, Jade Lumbewe and many
more.

     *Christina Croft is finally in the finishing stages of her Album deal mixing
and mastering this month.

     *FUGG will grace the studio again this month with their unique brand of
rock.

     *The Bad Machines(UK) will repeat their effort of last year and drop into
Sydney on the way home from their Japan Tour to lay some tracks at Damien
Gerards.

     *Producer John Brownrigg will be finalising a Jazz album featuring the
legendary Col Nolan.

     *Producer Simon Holmes(The Hummingbirds) will be in working with Adam Gibson
on a new release.









     Studio Legend Russell Piliing! - "thank the lord theres 3 other engineers!!"





     Andrew Beck's Red Stairs Room has been almost as busy as the main studio ;

      Some notable sessions include;

     Daniel Dawes (The Winters) overdubbing Guitars for his forthcoming solo
album

     Mastering for Paul Kelly A-Z sessions already up to 'E'

     Mastering Not Quite Velvet, Freetown & Nathan Wheldon(TAS)

     Mixdown Firehouse for Uplaod volume 2

     Tranfers 1/4', 1/2" and respective tape baking.

     Vocals Christina Croft, Angela TV





     Pete Holz is no longer DG's newest Engineer as he is now joined by Newcomer
Dave Learn

     who has stepped straight into a host of sessions including some of the
above.

     The pair teamed up for latest myspace deal artist Maxine Kauter and tag
teamed both the main studio and the red stairs for the session! (stay tune for a
pic of Dave.)







     William Bowdens state of the art Mastering suite is as busy as ever with
recent clients including; The Herd, The Snowman, Paul Greene, The Pictures, The
Hands, Rapaport, Daisiy Cutters and Rick Price all gracing the classic room!

     Call DG's for Williams Bookings!





     NEW Deals
     a.. DAMIEN GERARD STUDIO DEALS valid from now through to JUNE 30
     a..         demo/single deal 2 X 10 hr days + all cdrs and data
     a..         myspace intro deal for first time users (apply via
www.myspace.com/damiengerard) includes free 5 hrs set up time
     a..         5 day EP Deal + mastering + manufacture
     a..         7 day EP or Album Deal + mastering + manufacture
     Recent deal users;
     Not Quite Velvet, Nathan Wheldon Band(Tas), Seargent Saphire, The
Passengers, Freetown, Roymackonkey(NT)
     a.. see www.damiengerard.net for rates or just reply to this email!













     Myspace Deal

     The DG's myspace recording special www.myspace.com/damiengerard is available
to all unsigned bands that have not recorded at the studio before and this
months band was Maxine Kauter
     A great new artist - check out - http://www.myspace.com/maxinekautermusic


     Home Grown Roots

     The Succesful Home Grown Roots brand is nearing the third release of the
annual compilation now up to volume 3.
     Previous artists have included Angus and Julia, Karl Broadie, Rastawookie,
Hawksley Workman, Joel Plaskett and Mia Dyson..

     Submissions are now Closed - stay tune for the release in JULY via MGM.
     see www.myspace.com/homegrownroots

     Damien Gerard/Foghorn 's ROCK Compilation Griow Your own Upload Volume 2 is
now closed for submissions and almost ready for manufacture for a MAY Release
     FINAL LINEUP;
     Cross Eyed Mary (Vic), Illicit Eve(SA), Very Unique Existence(Byron bay),
Reflector(NSW), AJ Steele(VIC), Deadbeat Club (VIC), Transit Inc(NSW),
Roymackonkey(NT), Ethix(NSW), The Gronks(Sydney), Conspiracy Plan(Woolongong)),
Zenith(NT), Bear at The Door(Central Coast NSW), The Estate(NSW),
Tenbillionyears(Sydney),Stellas Kitchen(WA), Squeaker(SA), Firehouse(NSW), Not
Quite Velvet(NSW).



     Whatever your recording-, protools-, mixing-, mastering-, compiling-, or CD
manufacture requirements are, telephone the D.G's office to discuss on 02 9331
0666 or email bookings@... and don't forget to check out the
website at www.damiengerard.net for all the rates and the latest deals.






     Foghorn Media
     612 93310666
     230 Crown St
     Darlinghurst NSW 2010
     PO Box 3262
     Umina Beach NSW 2257
     Australia

     sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
     damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
     foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
     next events

     TUESDAY MAY 27
     SoUNDSLIKECAFE AT HOME LAUNCH
     THE VANGUARD
     42 King St Newtown
     Featuring;
     The Yearlings(SA)
     Jesse Morris(NSW)
     Ben Marshall(NSW)
     Jude Elliot (SA)
     Patrick Carr(NSW)
     Rosie Burgess(VIC)

     ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
     LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
     www.foghornrecords.net



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For Immediate Release May 2008



SoundsLikeCafe 21st Birthday


The New SOUNDSLIKECAFE Volume 21 sampler is ready to hit cafes just in time for
Mothers day this Month.and to celebrate our "21st"!!



Along with the 18 track sampler two bonus discs are being shipped to cafes as
well for a special mothers day bonus -

Virginia Younger -  Fall in Love Again - courtesy of Dream Records

  Grace Knight- - 'Willow' - courtesy of ABC Jazz



The line up for the Volume 21 compilation is

Grace Knight, Robert Forster, Jesse Younan,Virginia Younger, Derral Gleason, The
Yearlings, Kevin McGee, Snez, Penny CoCo, Mark Cashin, Adam De Roma, Dexter,
Mark Feldman, Cara Matthews, Jesse Morris, Rosie Burgess, Dan Weintraub and 
Tommy Keenum,



To really get our '21st' cranking we have a wonderful showcase this month
featuring a selection of artists from soundslikecafe - come on down to the
relaxed atmosphere of the Vanguard King St Newtown Tuesday MAY 27  and enjoy a
fantastic dinner and show;



  The line up for this not to be mixed multi artist night is

The Yearlings(SA)
Jesse Morris(NSW)
Ben Marshall(NSW

Jude Elliot (SA)
Patrick Carr(NSW)
Rosie Burgess(VIC)

The soundslikecafe/home grown roots night this time last year sold out so be
quick!!

Dinner and show Bookings available now from www.moshtix.com.au -and
www.thevanguard.com.au



In other soundslikecafe news the premium café music service continues to
increase the National Exposure for the ever popular café sampler series now
placing volume 21 with Hi FI stores and new bars and cafes coming on board this
year.



Soundslikecafe can also now offer a streamlined service to tie in specific point
album or ep servicing around a particular tour or release along with advertising
on the flyers and website.


For more information please contact:

Media/Placements:  Marshall Cullen marshall@... /Paul Nearhos
paul@... 02 9331 0666

Cafe Sign Up and Distribution:  Elia Green elia@...

Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events

TUESDAY MAY 27
SoUNDSLIKECAFE AT HOME LAUNCH
THE VANGUARD
42 King St Newtown
Featuring;
The Yearlings(SA)
Jesse Morris(NSW)
Ben Marshall(NSW)
Jude Elliot (SA)
Patrick Carr(NSW)
Rosie Burgess(VIC)

ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
www.foghornrecords.net

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Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events

TUESDAY MAY 27
SoUNDSLIKECAFE AT HOME LAUNCH
THE VANGUARD
42 King St Newtown
Featuring;
The Yearlings(SA)
Jesse Morris(NSW)
Ben Marshall(NSW)
Jude Elliot (SA)
Patrick Carr(NSW)
Rosie Burgess(VIC)

ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
www.foghornrecords.net

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April News





   APRIL NEWS FROM






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ARTIST:- Mark  Cashin

Title - Bed Of Light
Release date: April 3,  2008
Label: FOGHORN/ITUNES
Website- http://www.markcashin.com

Buy link www.foghornrecords.com

What you should know about Mark Cashin

   This debut solo album displays a wealth of life experience lyrics.  From a
perspective of distance and interludes on the road, the stories travel  from
small towns to big cities. Mark's voice delivers phrasing that flows,  emotions
that connect and melodies that soar. Teamed with a first class band and world
standard production, this superb  album, relays power, conviction, some
fragility, and grace. There are songs  that will create an overwhelming rush
only leaving you needing to hear them  again. One can relive what it feels like
to have a meaningful tune playing in  your head.

         Upcoming  shows,

2 May 2008, Landsdowne Hotel, Sydney-NSW,  8pm

4 May 2008, Wallarah Hotel, Catherine Hill Bay-NSW,  2pm

3&4 October 2008, Frequency Nite Spot Cairns-QLD,  8pm



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ARTIST:- Mei Lai  Swan

Title - The Morning Tree
Release date: 3 March  2008
Label: VITAMIN RECORDS
Website- http://www.myspace.com/meilaiswan

Buy link
http://www.vitamin.net.au/pages/album.asp?ai=187&album=Morning_Tree&artist=Mei_L\
ai_Swan

What you should know about Mei Lai Swan

An unusual find, Mei Lai Swan is a cello-playing songstress living in  the
Central Desert of Australia. Originally from Melbourne, she moved to Alice 
Springs for what was supposed to be a brief stint in the desert and almost two 
years later has the red dirt stuck under her fingernails and can't seem to 
leave. Instead she has emerged onto the national music scene with a stunning 
debut EP titled The Morning Tree. A collection of 6 and a half songs that 
travel effortlessly back and forth between genres, with arrangements including 
full strings, horns and breakbeats, 'it is the lush sound of the cello and her 
unique captivating voice that make Mei Lai's music so enticing' (Triple J 
Unearthed).
Upcoming Shows:
April 19 - The Lane Upstairs, Alice Springs
June 21 - Northcote Mid Winter Festival, Melbourne
June 29 - The Troubadour w/ Ed Guglielmino + Chris Barker (UK), Brisbane




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ARTIST:- The  Gronks

Title - Cats & Dogs
Release date: 12 May 2008

Label: FOGHORN/GREEN
Website- http://www.myspace.com/thegronks

Buy link http://www.foghornrecords.com

What you should know about The Gronks

Having entered rock n roll with more than a passing glance to heroes  like
Velvet Underground and the Beatles, the Gronks: 'present a compelling  vision of
60's pop - meets post-modern big muff' (NME). But more than vintage  guitar
pedals made of disposed Russian tank parts, more than recording to 2"  tape,
even more than a multitude of "duel-fuel" sessions with obscure  keyboards,
tasty expensive American guitars, wall of sound recording and  stacks of energy.


          Upcoming shows,

12 April 2008, Surry Hills Festival, Sydney, New South Wales, 11am




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ARTIST:- Rosie  Burgess

Title - Linger (digital single)
Release date: May  2008
Label: FOGHORN /ITUNES

Website-  http://www.myspace.com/rosiesmusic

What you should know about Rosie Burgess

Rosie spent 2006  touring and promoting her previous album (view though a little
distracted),  spreading her bluesy folk sound to festivals and venues all around
the  country. She has supported the like of; Ash Grunwald, Mia Dyson, Deborah 
Conway, Chris Wilson and Blue King Brown, and has also performed at  Festival of
the Sun and Woodford.
May 2007 saw the  release of Rosie Burgess's album 'Humbe Pie'- distributed
through MGM and  published by Fogsongs. Now in 2008 she has release a cover
single of  'Linger' now avaliable on iTunes  only.

Upcoming  shows,

27 May 2008, The Vanguard, Sydney-NSW,  8pm




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ARTIST:- Nixin

Title - Highway
Release date: May 2008
Label: FOGHORN/GREEN
Website- http://www.nixin.com.au

Buy link http://www.foghornrecords.com

What you should know about Nixin

  Having shared the stage as supports with The Screaming  Jets, Jimmy Barnes and
The Radiators, and doing regional shows with Taxiride,  Kid Courageous and Town
Hall Steps respectively, through The Harbour Agency,  the boys from NIXIN are
dead serious with a take-no-prisoners attitude.
On the foot of releasing their brand new EP, entitled 'HIGHWAY', this 
unyielding group of 20-year-olds are yearning for 2008 to be a massive year. 
Spending every moment either tearing up the stage or writing and recording, 
NIXIN are continuously taking their craft to new  levels.

Upcoming shows,

Friday June 13 Bald Faced Stag Hotel Leichardt-NSW






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ARTIST:- Jesse Morris Band

Title - With These Hands
Release date: 12 May 2008

Label: FOGHORN/MGM
Website- http://www.jessemorris.com.au
Buy link http://www.foghornrecords.com


What you should know about Jesse Morris Band

Jesse Morris writes folk driven roots reggae on acoustic guitars with  the
support of a 5 piece band blending violin, flute, percussion, bass and  samples.
Son of legendary blues player John Morris (the Blues  Preachers) Jesse was
brought up on traditional roots music playing guitar from  the age of 6.
Along with featured tracks on compilation "Home Grown  Roots" 1 & 2
(fogsongs/mgm) the Jesse Morris Band has independently  released two singles
Bales Of Nothing (2006) & Feel No Pain  (2007).
The Jesse Morris Band, with support from label foghorn  records, will release
their debut EP in November 2007 backed up by a tour of  the east coast of
Australia and a full length feature  album with a national tour in early 2008.

        Upcoming  shows,

27 May 2008, The Vanguard, Sydney-NSW,  8pm

Oxford wollongong - 11th june EP
Sando sydney - 21st june EP launch
tongue/groove - Brisbane 28th june EP
Cornish Arms Melbourne - 18th July EP
St Pats rural victoria - 19th July EP




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ARTIST:- Various

Title - GYO Upload 2
Release date: May 6 2008
Label:  FOGHORN/MGM/ITUNES
Website- http://www.myspace.com/uploadgyo
Buy link http://www.foghornrecords.com


What you should know about GYO Upload 2

  The Final Line-up for 2008's 'Grow Your Own-Upload  Two' has been announced,
with 19 fresh new bands from across Australia set and  ready to go.
Following on from the success of 'Grow Your Own -  Upload One' and the previous
ten years of the Grow Your Own Compilation  Discs.... Upload Two looks set to
deliver even more promising artists  ready to go to the next level.
Last year saw a run of sold out shows and great  reviews .Past releases have
included acts such as Faker and Sick Puppies  who have gone on to receive
continuing success.
This new line-up looks set to deliver  for  2008.

Upcoming  shows,

May 6 - Metro Launch invite  only

May 9 - Cat And Fiddle

June 7 - Spectrum

June 5 - Cat And  Fiddle

August  -  Excelsior Surry Hills



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612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst  NSW 2010

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damien  gerard studios www.damiengerard.net http://www.damiengerard.net
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The Art of Men CD - seeking male artists for new compilation

The Art of Men CD celebrates talented male artists from around the world,
delivering songs in a tapestry of different genres & styles of music
dedicated to messages empowering human equality, communication and vitality.
The compilation series is associated with the already critically
acclaimed Females On Fire series, produced by Warrior Girl Music, which
celebrates over 100 talented female artists from around the world through
its three double compilations.  To properly create balance where balance is
due, Warrior Girl Music is very excited to announce a compilation dedicated
to magnificent male artists, equally looking for recognition, promotion and
elevation in the music industry. 

The Art of Men CD invites male solo artists and male fronted bands to
apply to be on the compilation. (It's absolutely ok for female musicians to
be in the band, but the voice must be male). A panel of judges will choose
the best songs submitted to be selected for the compilation. Your song must
be positive, motivating and inspiring and embraces global and human issues
that we can all relate to and be inspired by. Promotion and distribution are
directed to music supervisors (film and television), music publishers,
national music conferences & seminars, record labels, the media (print and
radio), producers, and artists looking for songs. The CD is a perfect
vehicle for artists to access the music industry, the media and make
potential long lasting business relationships for their music. Retail
distribution includes direct sales through the Warrior Girl Music Store and
distributors in the U.S, Canada and Australia. 

are you our next artist?

Go to http://www.artofmencd.com for details and application.
DEADLINE JULY 15, 2008










 
 
 


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For Immediate Release April 2008



SoundsLikeCafe Launches Retail Series


SoundsLikeCafe @ HOME - retail compilation Launching at THE VANGUARD and  
available now on Itunes





Following on from the Perfect Blend retail series the Soundslikecafe brand is
now fexpanding into a retail series exclusively available in cafes and
downloadable from the ITUNES Music Store.



The first of these is OUT NOW - SoundsLikeCafe @ HOME - the Album will be
launched at



The Vanguard King St Newtown Tuesday MAY 27 -



The line up for this not to be mixed multi artist night is

The Yearlings(VIC)
Jesse Morris(NSW)
Ben Marshall(NSW)
Jude Elliot (SA)
Patrick Carr(NSW)
Rosie Burgess(VIC)



The soundslikecafe/home grown roots night this time last year sold out so be
quick!!

Bookings available now from www.moshtix.com.au -and www.thevanguard.com.au



The album is already featured on The ABC's DIG Radio with a review "nice array
of new Australian material, ranging from folk and blues to electro-pop."

And Poprepublic gave it 5 stars and said" Uh-oh, not another

compilation album. that you MUST own!!! Seriously! This is a corker of

a release -"





  ROSIE BURGESS FROM MELBOURNE WILL BE PERFORMING ON THE NIGHT

For more information please contact:

Media/Placements:  Marshall Cullen marshall@... /Paul Nearhos
paul@... 02 9331 0666



Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events

TUESDAY MAY 27
SoUNDSLIKECAFE AT HOME LAUNCH
THE VANGUARD
42 King St Newtown
Featuring;
The Yearlings(VIC)
Jesse Morris(NSW)
Ben Marshall(NSW)
Jude Elliot (SA)
Patrick Carr(NSW)
Rosie Burgess(VIC)

ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
www.foghornrecords.net

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Dear friends,

  We hope you can join us for a fantastic evening on Kincumber  Mountain on the
beautiful NSW Central Coast this Friday for Brackets & Jam.  The atmosphere at
Brackets &  Jam is like a mini-festival, please see the link below for more info
on  B&J.

Chai tea, food and a great night of entertainment on a spectacular mountain
stage.

  Line up

19:20 - 19:55 That's That

20:10 - 20:50 Chontia Robinson

21:00- 21:30 Drum Jam

21:45 - 22:30 KarmaKult

22:45 - 23:30 Radiophobia

23:30 - 00:00 Drum Jam

Soon we will begin recording an incredible new CD with amazing new music
inspired by the East and India.  The two first CD's (Aum and The Art Of
Illusion) and t-shirts will be available at the gig.

So come and get your share of good Karma and see Kincumber Mountain overtaken by
a thousand drums and percussion, amazing musicians, exotic instruments and the
infectious tunes of Karmakult.



We invite you to become one with the Karmic revolution and join the Kult.

Links
www.karmakult.com
www.myspace.com/karmakult

http://www.bracketsandjam.com






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GYO release edited


                                                           For Immediate Release
April 2008 -
                 Grow Your Own Upload-Vol.2 line-up announced for 2008

Nineteen fresh new bands have been selected for the next volume of Foghorn
Records 'Grow You Own-Upload' series for 2008. Following its release, a string
of showcase gigs will take place across the country to promote the artists
featured on the new compilation.

The final line up of this years Grow Your Own - Upload Two is
Cross Eyed Mary (Vic), Illicit Eve(SA), Very Unique Existence(Byron bay),
Reflector(NSW), AJ Steele(VIC), Deadbeat Club (VIC), Transit Inc(NSW),
Roymackonkey(NT), Ethix(NSW), The Gronks(Sydney), Conspiracy Plan(Woolongong)),
Zenith(NT), Bear at The Door(Newcastle), The Estate(NSW),
Tenbillionyears(Sydney),Stellas Kitchen(WA), Squeaker(SA), Firehouse(NSW), Not
Quite Velvet(NSW)

Many of the bands have already received major airplay such as Illicit Eve on
Triple J and  Very Unique Existence on SMA and Mood Media Network and were
selected from over 300 submissions. The bands either recorded their track from
scratch at Damien Gerard Studios in Balmain or submitted a finished Master
recording.

This release follows the long tradition of Grow Your Own CD's running for over a
decade now and providing an excellent tastemaker snapshot of up and coming acts
from around the country for both industry and consumers alike.

The past success stories speak for themselves, and have included Faker, Peabody,
Sick Puppies, The Panics and many more

      Grow Your Own Upload Two ready to ROCK!
-


Artist - Various
Title - Grow Your Own Upload Two
Official Release May 7 MGM + Itunes
Available at all Live Shows



GYO - upload two National Showcase Series
May 6th Media launch listening party The Metro Foyer George St Sydney NSW
Featuring acoustic sets and DJ.

May 09 The Cat and Fiddle - Darling St Balmain NSW
Featuring Trannsit Inc, Refelctor, Roymackonkey

May 14 Monsoons - Darwin NT

Featuring Zenith., Roymaconkey and guests
June 07 Spectrum - Oxford St Sydney NSW

Featuring Tenbillionyears, Bear at The Door, Deadbeat Club

June 14 Todd Tavern - Alice Springs NT

Featruing Roymaconkey, Zenith and guests
  July 5 The Cat and Fiddle - Darling St Balmain NSW
Featuring Very Unique Existence, Not Quite Velvet, Conspiracy Plan

August(date TBA) - The Excelsior Surry Hills
Featuring Squeaker, The Estate and special guests

  Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane dates coming soon......


More info see www.myspace.com/uploadgyo <http://www.myspace.com/uploadgyo>

For full band bio information, hi res pictures, album copies and IV or guest
list requests please contact

marshall@...
Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010






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Reminder this sat April 5
SATURDAY APRIL 5
Soundslikecafe presents
The Songwriters Summit Sydney Showcase
The Cat and Fiddle Hotel Balmain

Featuring;

Redhead(SA) 11pm
Featuring Susie Keynes and others from international touring act  FRUIT
www.myspace.com/susiekeynes


Mei Lai Swan (NT) 10 pm
Hailing from Alice Springs and recently featured on Channel V Mei Lai has just
signed to Vitamin Records
Her live show has been receiving rave reviews across the country.
www.myspace.com/meilaiswan


Travis Caudle (WA) 9pm
Lead singer and songwriter for Perth band The Woodenelves Travis has recently
returned from an extensive North American tour taking in Canadian Music Week and
South by South West. This is part of a run of solo shows on his return home.
www.myspace.com/thewoodenelves


Luke Koteras (NSW) 8pm
Acclaimed guitar maestro Luke is opening in solo mode as a warm up for his
upcoming second album.
www.myspace.com/lukekoteras

Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com <http://www.soundslikecafe.com>
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net <http://www.damiengerard.net>
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net <http://www.foghornrecords.net>




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Reminder this sat April 5



SATURDAY APRIL 5
Soundslikecafe presents
The Songwriters Summit Sydney Showcase
The Cat and Fiddle Hotel Balmain

Featuring;

Redhead(SA) 11pm
Featuring Susie Keynes and others from international touring act  FRUIT
www.myspace.com/susiekeynes


Mei Lai Swan (NT) 10 pm
Hailing from Alice Springs and recently featured on Channel V Mei Lai has just
signed to Vitamin Records
Her live show has been receiving rave reviews across the country.
www.myspace.com/meilaiswan


Travis Caudle (WA) 9pm
Lead singer and songwriter for Perth band The Woodenelves Travis has recently
returned from an extensive North American tour taking in Canadian Music Week and
South by South West. This is part of a run of solo shows on his return home.
www.myspace.com/thewoodenelves


Luke Koteras (NSW) 8pm
Acclaimed guitar maestro Luke is opening in solo mode as a warm up for his
upcoming second album.
www.myspace.com/lukekoteras

Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com <http://www.soundslikecafe.com>
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net <http://www.damiengerard.net>
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net <http://www.foghornrecords.net>






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Damien Gerard Studio News - MARCH 2008


     LATEST SESSION NEWS:

     *Paul Turner has now completed his tracking for the new album with Russell
and is jetting off to Portland Oregon to mix with the infamous Larry Crane of
Tape Op Magazine

     *Sargent Saphire have completed their EP deal, received their discs and are
playing the Annandale in early April to celebrate.

     *Grow Your Own Upload Two is nearing completion wih the final 2 bands
needing to record all but done - see lineup news below!

     *Dolly magazine is using the studio and in house producer Paul Scott for
compettion winners to put down their winning entry songs.

     * A world first session comes up in April with Dexter streaming audio and
video for his live album recording direct into second life on the internet!

     *Nathan Wheldon made the trip up from Tassy to finish mixing his upcoming
album after a rave performance at the republic bar in Hobart for the Amplified
Festival

     *Luke Koteras finished mixing his new instrumental guitar album -
Instrumentally Speaking

     * Hard Rocking NSW bands Autopilot and The Loves have been in tracking and
mixing with Russell over the month.







     Studio Legend Russell Piliing! - taking care of business with all the above
sessions













     Andrew Beck's Red Stairs Room has been handling the mastering for many of
the above sessions and now has its own classic analog AHB MixWizard console

     allowing an even greater range of jobs the room can handle while adding to
the overall quality of output as well. Some notable sessions have been;

     vocals for Christina Croft's upcoming blues album, masterign for Paul Kelly
A-Z sessions, songwriting sessions for Jude Elliot(SA) during her recent east
Coast tour and some production music sessions for Fogsongs Music Publishing.



     DG's newest and youngest Engineer Pete Holz (now a lecturer at JMC Academy
as well!!) goes from strength to strength with various projects on the go
including upload 2 sessions, Luke Koteras/John Brownrigg sessions, tape and
cassette restoration for Aztec Records, mixing for Rosie Burgess(Vic)

     and Nathan Wheldon(Tas).







     NEW Deals
     a.. DAMIEN GERARD STUDIO DEALS valid from now through to JUNE 30
     a..         demo/single deal 2 X 10 hr days + all cdrs and data
     a..         myspace intro deal for first time users (apply via
www.myspace.com/damiengerard) includes free \5 hrs set up time
     a..         5 day EP Deal inc master + manufacture
     a..         7 day EP /Album Deal + master + manufacture
     a.. see www.damiengerard.net for rates or just reply to this email!













     Myspace Deal

     The DG's myspace recording special www.myspace.com/damiengerard is available
to all unsigned bands that have not recorded at the studio before


     Home Grown Roots



     The Succesful Home Grown Roots brand is nearing the third release of the
annual compilation now up to volume 3.
     Previous artists have included Angus and Julia, Karl Broadie, Rastawookie,
Hawksley Workman, Joel Plaskett, Nick Everitt.

     Submissions closing April 30th for release in JULY via MGM.
     see www.myspace.com/homegrownroots or drop us a line.


     Damien Gerard/Foghorn 's ROCK Compilation Griow Your own Upload Volume 2 is
now closed for submissions and almost ready for manufacture for a MAY Release
     Lineup to date includes;
     Cross Eyed Mary (Vic), Illicit Eve(SA), Very Unique Existence(Byron bay),
Reflector(NSW), AJ Steele(VIC), Deadbeat Club (VIC), Transit Inc(NSW),
Roymackonkey(NT), Ethix(NSW), The Gronks(Sydney), Conspiracy Plan(Woolongong)),
Zenith(NT), Bear at The Door(Newcastle), The Estate(NSW),
Tenbillionyears(Sydney),Stellas Kitchen(WA), Squeaker(SA), Firehouse(NSW), with
one or two more to come.



     Whatever your recording-, protools-, mixing-, mastering-, compiling-, or CD
manufacture requirements are, telephone the D.G's office to discuss on 02 9331
0666 or email bookings@... and don't forget to check out the
website at www.damiengerard.net for all the rates and the latest deals.










     Foghorn Media
     612 93310666
     230 Crown St
     Darlinghurst NSW 2010
     PO Box 3262
     Umina Beach NSW 2257
     Australia

     www.myspace.com/foghornrecords
     sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
     damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
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MEDIA RELEASE MARCH 2008

DEXTER SIGNS TO FOGSONGS AND REVEALS A TWO WORLD MULTIMEDIA FIRST EVENT!



Two worlds will become one when Dexter records his next album as a live concert
at Damien Gerard Recording Studio's in Sydney.



Signing to Fogsongs in December of 2007, after MD Marshall Cullen saw one of
Dex's acclaimed live shows at Lizottes on the NSW Central Coast, the next album
will be recorded live in the studio, while both audio and video will be streamed
simultaneously into the virtual world of Second Life



The live streaming Event takes place on April 9th and  will result in the
production of an original concept album consisting of only acoustic guitar,
drums and vocal! Selected tracks from the concert will be available as a limited
release on CD and digital formats such as iTunes



This world first musical event with Dexter on guitar and vocal and featuring
Dave Bennett on drums, will be streamed as a 10hour live audio/video show into
Second Life at 'The Turquoise Planet' with any tips proceeding going straight to
charity via Diabetes Australia. National broadcasting of the event is in
discussion following a channel seven piece shot on Dexter and his music in
second life late last year.



Already having performed with well known artists such as; John Butler Trio,
Jimmy Barnes, Midnight Oil and Crowded House, Dexter's music has been described
as both unique and captivating. 'He has an elusive element to his music called
soul' according to Nick Snelling of Beat Magazine and has achieved international
acclaim as a 'musician of amazing virtuosity' from The London Times as well as
winning the ABC Newcastle RnB Song of the Year in 2007.see www.dexonyx.com for
more.



This original and world first concept is sure to make headlines and pioneer
another new way for independent artists to break through.




















                2007 Signing to Fogsongs.

For further information and all media enquiries, high resolution images, full
bio and CD please contact;

Marshall Cullen -


Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

www.myspace.com/foghornrecords
sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net



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MEDIA RELEASE

MEI LAI SWAN SIGNS TO VITAMIN RECORDS!


2008 looks prosperous for cello-playing, singer-songwriter Mei Lai Swan, as she
starts the year by signing a new distribution deal with Vitamin records. To add
to this excitement, Mei Lai was also on the roster for the popular Adelaide FUSE
Festival in February, and has been included on the latest edition of Foghorn's 
'SoundLikeCafe ' compilation CD.



Home to artists such as David Lane, Coda, Inga liljestrom, Jesse Younan, Lucie
Thorne, Vitamin Records is the perfect place for Mei Lai Swan to see her music
soar to success.The current release is her mini album the Morning Tree which saw
unearthed success on Triple J late last year along with a host of positive
reviews.



The former Melbourne resident, now living in Alice Springs, expressed her views
saying "I'm very excited to be joining the roster of excellent artists at
Vitamin and receiving this great support for my music."



Vitamin Records is also looking forward to this new partnership commenting;
"Morning Tree is a beautiful selection of songs from an artist of great promise.
The songs are quirky yet mainstream, tuneful and yet hauntingly sparse. I think
Morning Tree is a great introduction to the, music of Mei Lai and the song 'Come
as You Are' is a standout"



Mei Lai has also just received the Triple J prize to attend the Apra S3 Summit
in Sudney so you can catch her LIVE at the songwriters summit showcase at The
Cat and Fiddle Hotel Balmain on Saturday April 5.



www.myspace.com/meilaiswan



"The quality of Mei Lai's work apparent in her song writing and performanc has
led me to regard her as a true artist."  -  Amira Pyliotis, aka Tecoma



"Absolutely beautiful."  -  Jacinta Parsons, 3 Triple R



A "one-of-a-kind multi-skilled iceberg."  -  Time Off Magazine



"As unique as Joanna Newsom, this music is stunning."  -  Rae Howell, Sunwrae
Ensemble





For More Information, Hi Rez images , Bio, Interviews and CD copies please
contact



Marshall Cullen

0416 143030



Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events

SATURDAY APRIL 5
Songwriters Summit Sydney Showcase
The Cat and Fiddle Hotel Balmain

Featuring;
Redhead(SA)
Travis Caudle (WA) from the woodenelves
Mei Lai Swan (NT)
Luke Koteras (NSW)

ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
www.foghornrecords.net

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SLC press release (Email format)






For Immediate Release March 2008

SoundsLikeCafe more than just cafe promotion..

  SoundsLikeCafe Volume 20 Feat Joe Cocker - 'In Cafe' NOW SoundsLikeCafe Volume
21 - due out MAY- call for placements deadline approaching SoundsLikeCafe
presents the
Songwriter Summit Showcase

The Soundslikecafe brand is now fronting a retail series exclusively available
in cafes and downloadable from the ITUNES Music Store.
The first of these is OUT NOW - SoundsLikeCafe @ HOME - and there's a showcase
featuring some of the artists to celebrate the Apra songwriters summit at;
The Cat and Fiddle Balmain Saturday April 5. 456 Darling St, Balmain. Doors open
@ 7.30pm


The premium café music service continues to increase the National Exposure for
the soundslikecafe sampler series with Hi Fi stores and new bars and cafes
coming on board this year.

Artists on the current Volume 20 are:


Along with Joe Cocker there is:-    Ian Mathews, Penny Coco, Kate Plummer, Mei
Lai Swan, Jude Elliot, Downtown Mystic, Pene Kingsford,
D'Abruzzo, Josh Owen, Acousticapella, Sharon Gosler, Super Massive, Bridget
Pross, Mark Cashin, Very Unique Existence, The Woodenelves & The Dan Caroll
Band.

NB Volume 21 is booking now and will be distributed in MAY,
so don't leave it too late if you are thinking of taking a spot!

For more information please contact:
Media/Placements:  Marshall Cullen marshall@... /Paul Nearhos
paul@... 02 9331 0666

Cafe Sign Up and Distribution:  Elia Green elia@...
<mailto:elia@...>






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MEDIA RELEASE



MARCH 2008



As many Independent Artists find their niche in 2008 those of foghorn's stable
are finding an open ear in the media to kick off 2008 and coincide with touring.



2008 is set to be an exciting year for Foghorn, with plenty of media activity
for new releases from talented artists such as: The Woodenelves, Jude Elliot,
Chickenhead, Very Unique Existence, Penny Coco, Illicit Eve and Mei Lai Swan. A
new SoundsLike Café at Home retail compilation CD has been released with 'Grow
Your Own Upload 2' and Home Grown Roots Volume 3 to come later this year.



Jonathan Moran of the Sunday Telegraph gave Jude Elliot(MGM) a rave review for
her latest album Gentle Glimpse of Waking, awarding her a 'stellar effort' and
commending the diversity of her songs. Jonathan has also commended Very Unique
Existence and their debut EP likening them to Powderfinger and Jet  (more on
V.U.E below).

(http://www.judeelliot.com)



  Chickenhead(Itunes) is 'simply smokin' according to Paul Robinson's review in
the latest February edition of QANTAS Inflight magazine The Australian Way..
Referring to their mini album Jack of Diamonds as having 'Dirty, stompin', raw
blues power'.

(http://www.myspace.com/chickenheadband)



  Very Unique Existence caught the ear of Michael Smith(Drum Media), who
expressed that the group delivered 'a crisp, strong and confident musicianship'
with their new EP Everyone. The four piece from Byron Bay have been receiving
plenty of media attention, with a review and emerging artists article in the
January 18 edition of The Music Network, commercial radio playlist adds around
the country and even college radio chart activity in the USA.

As young emerging artists, they are predicted to evolve into a 'worldwide
crowd-pleasing machine' in 2008 and judging from the fact that they have just
completed interviews for Rolling Stone mag and Billboard USA its not far wrong.

(http://www.myspace.com/thevuerock)



  Mei Lai Swan is releasing her EP The Morning Tree(Vitamin), kicking off her
launch shows on the 28th of Feb with The Fuse Festival in SA. Mei Lai has been
described as 'absolutely beautiful' by Jacinta Parsons (Triple R radio) as well
as having Triple J Unearthed comment 'it's the lush sound of cello and her
unique captivating voice that make Mei Lai's music so enticing'.

(http://www.myspace.com/meilaiswan)



Perth act The Woodenelves(MGM) are on an absolute roll this year, following on
from supports with The Black Crowes and Angie Hart they will be completing an
East Coast tour including FUSE festival throughout Feb and March before jetting
off to perform at SXSW and Canadian Music Week.

(http://www.myspace.com/thewoodenelves)



Illicit Eve received Triple J play late last year and have now scored a release
through Mixmasters/MGM for their debut album 'Into the Woods' - the album and
accompanying video for single "They Don't make boys like they used to' was
launched to a sold out crowd in Adelaide last weekend and will be available in
store from March.

(http://www.illiciteve.com)



New Sydney roots rock artist Penny Coco has grown up surrounded by music and her
debut self titled EP shows a talent that belies her years.. Produced by Syd
Green and already added to Satellite Music , available on ITUNES and with
showcases coming up this is one to watch.

(http://www.myspace.com/pennycoco)



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Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events

SATURDAY APRIL 5
Songwriters Summit Sydney Showcase
The Cat and Fiddle Hotel Balmain

Featuring;
Redhead(SA)
Travis Caudle (WA) from the woodenelves
Mei Lai Swan (NT)
Luke Koteras (NSW)

ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
www.foghornrecords.net

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For Immediate Release February 2008



SoundsLikeCafe 20 Out Now!





SoundsLikeCafe HOME - retail compilation available now on Itunes and in selected
cafes.



The next edition of SoundsLikeCafe has finally arrived for 2008. The eagerly
awaited volume 20 is now complete and being distributed to cafes all across
Australia.  Following on from the much-loved volume 19, the next edition of
SoundsLikeCafe encapsulates a vast variety of both soothing and upbeat songs to
create the perfect blended atmosphere for cafe goers across the country.



The positive feedback continues to flow in, with both cafe workers and customers
loving the variety of music available for them throughout the day.


Anita from Cafe Birkenhead Point, Drummoyne, NSW commented:
"The sounds like cafe is the most fabulous, innovative idea that I have come
across in a long time. We always get comments as we always play your CD 's in
the cafe, such as "where can we buy this music from". I have also over heard
customer commenting amongst themselves saying this is great music, its not too
heavy, and they wish they could also buy them for home when they are having
dinner parties. The joy it brings to our customers is wonderful."



Following on from the Perfect Blend retail series the Soundslikecafe brand is
now fronting a retail series exclusively available in cafes and downloadable
from the ITUNES Music Store.  The first of these is OUT NOW - SoundsLikeCafe
HOME - featuring favourite tracks from SoundsLikeCafe over 2007 such as Tecoma,
Rosie Burgess, The Woodenelves, Van Sereno and The Bad Machines.

  Artists included on Volume 20 are:

Joe Cocker, Ian Matthews, Penny Coco, Kate Plummer, Mei Lai Swan, Jude Elliot,
DownTown Mystic, Pene Kingsford, D'Abruzzo, Josh Owen, Brownrigg/Koteras, Sharon
Gosler, Super Massive, Bridget Pross, Mark Cashin, Very Unique Existence, The
Woodenelves, Dan Carroll Band.








For more information please contact:

Media/Placements:  Marshall Cullen marshall@... /Paul Nearhos
paul@... 02 9331 0666

Cafe Sign Up and Distribution: Elia Green elia@...








Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events
Foghorn acts showcasing at FUSE;
The Woodenelves(WA) Prince Albert FEB 28
Zenith ASP (NT) Prince Albert FEB 28/Jade Monkey FEB 29
Jude Elliot (SA)   Grace Emily FEB 29
Mei Lai Swan (NT) Grace Emily FEB 28



ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
www.foghornrecords.net

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Hey Everyone

Well, in just a weeks time , we'll be heading off on our first tour of Australia
and then continuing on to Canadian Music Week in Toronto. We are very excited as
in the last week we've added another gig in Melbourne and we were also given
another showcase gig in Canada.

Before we leave we are having a Farewell Show this Sunday Feb 24th @ The Paddo
and would love to see everyone there.

The details are:

FAREWELL SHOW - Perth

Help us celebrate heading on tour by coming down to the Paddo on Sunday February
24.
From 7pm
Entry $10 ( including a free drink on arrival)



AUSTRALIAN TOUR - Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney

Thursday 28th February - Fuse Festival - Adelaide, SA
The Prince Albert Hotel (254 Wright St)
From 9pm / Free entry / www.fusefestival.com

Friday 29th February - Northcote, Vic
303 (303 High St)
www.303.net.au  / 9pm /$8 entry

Saturday 1st March - St Kilda, VIC
Pure Pop Records in-store acoustic performance (221 Barkly St)
From 3pm /Free Entry/ www.purepop.com.au

Saturday 1st March - Brunswick Music Festival - Brunswick, VIC
The Cornish Arms (163A Sydney Road)
www.cornisharms.com.au / (03) 9380 8383 / From 9.00pm / $8 entry

Sunday 2nd March - afternoon show
The Cat and Fiddle Hotel (456 Darling Street, Balmain, NSW)
From 1.30pm / (02) 9810 7931 / $8 entry / www.thecatandfiddle.net



CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK - Toronto

Along with great bands and artists such as The Hives, Hilltop Hoods, Alanis
Morrissette and

Thursday March 6th
@ Rancho Relaxo (300 College St, Toronto, Canada)
From 9pm / Tickets $8 Advance $10 Door -
http://www.ticketbreak.com/event_details/1953/?aff=11180 / www.cmw.net

Friday March 7th
@ The Hideout (484 Queen St West , Toronto, Canada)
From 9pm / Tickets $8 Advance $10 Door -
http://www.ticketbreak.com/event_details/1953/?aff=11180 / www.cmw.net


If you have friends, family or colleagues in Toronto, we'd love to see them at
the show, so let them know!

See you all soon and thanks for your continued support!
Travis, Jonathon, Paul & Greg




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Eartastic Records Now Signing Recording Artists

Houston-based Eartastic Records is now signing
recording artists for a portion of the "digital"
income of their music ONLY!

This means artists retain complete control and
ownership of their compact disc format(s).

We are seeking recording artists worldwide in all
genres.

If you have songs that you have not yet
released, but would like to see them released,
marketed, promoted, publicized, and advertised
worldwide, go to http://www.eartastic.com and
click on the "GET PROMO" link at the top of the
page.

Thanks,

Kenny Love, Director of Marketing
Eartastic Records
http://www.eartastic.com
kennylove@...
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More Eartastic Records' Artist Releases
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Eartastic Records on MySpace
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Eartastic Records Newsletter
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Damien Gerard Studio News - Jan/Feb 2008


     LATEST SESSION NEWS:

     The start to 2008 has seen the Balmain studio literally bursting at the
seams with a myriad of sessions from both local and interstata artists -  some
standouts have been;



     *Acclaimed singer/songwriter Paul Turner working up new materiel

     *Indigenous artists Alan Darghan and his team putting the finishing touches
on a new album.

     *Newcastle band comp winners 'Kissing the lipless' recrding their debut EP

     *Steve King of Pete Wells and Rose Tattoo fame recording a bunch of new
tracks before heading to Europe

     *Christina Croft (ex Croftstown) completed pre production with Marshall
Cullen and is now recording her new tracks

     with Russell Pilling.

     *Dan from The Winters also worked on pre prod with Marshall for his solo
prject to be recorded in March.

     *Not Quite Velvet have taken advantage of the 5 day EP deal and are in the
final stages of their second release.

     *Nic Dalton (Half a Cow, The Gloomchasers, The Lemonheads) working on new
materiel.

     *Darwin boys 'Roymaconkey' - (the name is from a childrens book) also took
up an ep deal and have been selected for a spot on Grow Your Own Upload Vol
2(see below) - they even fitted in a live show at the Cat and Fiddle for
Australia Day.

     *Tasmania's Nathan Wheldon Band also made the trip to the big smoke to
record with Russell for the second time - their debut album - and will also play
'The Cat this Friday Feb 8th.

     *







     The Mighty Russell Piliing! - amazingly coping with all the sessions above -
with just a little help from Pete Holz.













     Andrew Beck's Red Stairs Room is queded up with budget mastering jobs ready
to start and has already been used extensively through January for preproduction
and transfers.



     DG's newest and youngest Engineer Pete Holz has been ably assisting Russell
and well as his own sessions with paul Scott and Elia Bel on their new joint
project - Spanglish Mamma



     William Bowden's magic mastering room has of course been solidly booked
since reopening late January and is approx 4 weeks ahead so get in quick for
King Willies incomparable hi end mastering and golden ears - see
www.damiengerard.net for details.



     Whatever your recording-, protools-, mixing-, mastering-, compiling-, or CD
manufacture requirements are, telephone the D.G's office to discuss on 02 9331
0666 or email bookings@... and don't forget to check out the
website at www.damiengerard.net for all the rates and the latest deals.

















     Myspace Deal
     The DG's myspace recording special www.myspace.com/damiengerard is available
to all unsigned bands that have not recorded at the studio before


     Home Grown Roots



     The Succesful Home Grown Roots brand is nearing the thrid release of the
annual compilation now up to volume 3.
     Previous artists have included Angus and Julia, Karl Broadie, Rastawookie,
Hawksley Workman, Joel Plaskett, Nick Everitt.

     Artists may submit now   for release in JULY via MGM.
     see www.myspace.com/homegrownroots or drop us a line.



     Damien Gerard/Foghorn 's ROCK Compilation Griow Your own Upload Volume 2 is
now on deadline (only 1 week to go and many spots already taken) for submissions
via email or sonicbids only send mp3/bio/jpeg only to upload@...
     stay tuned for the final lineup announcement.

     Summer Deals
     a.. DAMIEN GERARD STUDIO SUMMER DEALS valid from now through to April 30
     a..
     a..         demo/single deal 2 X 10 hr days + all cdrs and dats
     a..         myspace intro deal for first time users (apply via
www.myspace.com/damiengerard) includes free \5 hrs set up time
     a..         5 day EP Deal inc master + manufacture
     a..         7 day EP /Album Deal as above
     a.. see www.damiengerard.net for rates or just reply to this email!




     Whatever your recording-, protools-, mixing-, mastering-, compiling-, or CD
manufacture requirements are, telephone the D.G's office to discuss on 02 9331
0666 or email bookings@... and don't forget to check out the
website at www.damiengerard.net for all the rates and the latest deals.










     Foghorn Media
     612 93310666
     230 Crown St
     Darlinghurst NSW 2010
     PO Box 3262
     Umina Beach NSW 2257
     Australia

     www.myspace.com/foghornrecords
     sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
     damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
     foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net




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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Febuary 1st 2008




Byron Bay Band Very Unique Existence break through to independent success story!



In this time of transition from the traditional major label model to a more
artist driven industry many barriers still exist for a young act aspiring to
commercial recognition but one new aussie band from the new south wales north
coast seems to be breaking them down quite comfortably with  radio adds both in
Australia and the USA as well as Retail Chain airplay in Europe.






Since testing songs mid 2007 on an early issue of their EP and receiving spot
plays on Triple J, MMM Brisbane and regional stations as well as amassing a huge
presence on myspace with an intriguing idea

of fully involving their audience and feedback in all aspects of the bands
career -all leading to the current figure of 99000 plays and counting. The new
remastered, repackaged CD now includes a bonus DVD and has already scored the
band the Music Network Hit Pic and Emerging Artist piece in the Jan 18th issue.


This has already resulted in no less than 16 ATB Adds(see Feb 4 TMN) across
regional commercial radio across NSW and Queensland  for the first single 'Take
It Easy' - stations such as   NEW FM, 2ZZZ, Power, Max, Hot 91, 104.7 Grafton
and many more have all embraced the bands own self defined brand of 'Positive
Consiousness Rock' .The SBA Network have added both the single and video while
Mood Media/DMX have taken things one step further with 4 of the five tracks
added to their playlists and the single championed as the number one pick from
Australia for their European Channels-see www.moodmedia.com.au

The European response is totally in line with the bands strategy of expanding
their audience reach using new technologies to get their music everywhere
possible and the USA is no exception - the simultaneous radio push going on
there as we speak has so far resulted in the band breaking into the TOP 30
College Radio charts in only the second week of promotion with some stations 
reporting Top 10 plays as well as high level rotation to over  2.5 million
internationally on the Moozikoo and Radio X network

To back up the release there is a 45 date regional and metro tour already booked
which commenced where else but the Beach Hotel in Byron on Jan 31st - the tour
takes in towns such as Lismore, The Gold Coast, Bellingen, Port Macquarie and
more before heading into the cities - for full tour dates see www.thevue.com.au
.

The CD EP with bonus DVD clip (high rotation on Nightlife Video) is distributed
by MGM and with more radio support sure to come on board and management already
sniffing the future looks bright
for these 4 guys from Byron Bay.

Blending influences from Silverchair to the lighter side of Kyuss,  Take it Easy
will play well on multi-formats. The group, which has  built a strong fan base
by actively involving fan feedback into song
writing and delivering rocking live shows locally and internationally,  is a
more than healthy introduction to local radio. Don't take it easy on adding this
one! The Music Network JAN 18 2008

Very Unique Existence have created something that first grabs a hold of you
tight and close then all of a sudden lifts you to dizzy heights - Best Magazine
- DEC 2007






  For more information please check out: www.thevue.com.au




For hi rez images, interviews and enquiries please contact:

Marshall Cullen marshall@... 0416 143 030






Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

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Hello Everyone :)

I hope you are all going well this year. I hope you don't mind me asking for
your help.

I am playing at the huge St Kilda Festival here in Melbourne on February 10,
with my band of Paige Boys. I am independent of record companies and so
on...and have been steadily plugging away on my originals band, gigs,
recordings etc. but not much exposure beyond what I can muster at gigs and
from awards etc.

Now,I ask you to please vote for me at:

  <http://www.stkildafestival.com.au/vote> www.stkildafestival.com.au/vote

You don't have to register or anything, just click on the vote for bands
link on the page. It is really simple. Just choose Jessica Paige as the
artist you vote for my band and we stand to win $5,000 plus a spot on the
Big main stage next year - we are already in the top 10 bands in the
running.

Let me know when you vote and I will be delighted to send ( by email) you an
MP3 track for your ipod etc.

Many thanks!

Jessica

  <mailto:jessicapaige@...> jessicapaige@...

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Jessica Paige
JB (John Butler) Seed Grant,  APRA Award, Musicoz Award, Rockit Award,
Unisong Award, ASA Award, Best New Artist Sound Vault.
  <blocked::http://www.jessicapaige.net/> www.jessicapaige.net
  <http://www.myspace.com/jessicapaigemuso> www.myspace.com/jessicapaigemuso
  <http://www.myspace.com/steveromig>


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Merry Christmas from all at
Damien Gerards and Foghorn
Have a Bevvy For us as we set up the Home Grown Roots Stage at Peats Ridge







Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events

PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL HOME GROWN ROOTS/SOUNDSLIKECAFE STAGE
www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
www.myspace.com/homegrownroots

ALL FOGHORN TRACKS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ITUNES
LINK TO PRODUCTS FROM
www.foghornrecords.net

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Hello Dear Friends :)

You may recall I recently went to Sydney to play with Lyall Adonis at his
launch at the sold-out, packed-out Vanguard.
Lyall is returning here to do a week of gigs with me. He is really gorgeous.
Dimples. Photogenic. Oh and he can sing and write songs ...really good
songs.. Check him out on www.lyalladonis.com


Here are the dates for our Togetherness Tour:
Saturday the 8th December, Fubar, 16 Belford Street, St Kilda 7.30 pm. Lyall
will be with Andrew Higgs for this one ( I have a private party).

Monday 10th Dec, The Cornish Arms, 163 Sydney Rd, West Brunswick 8.30 pm
Free entry ( $10 steak night) Me, Lyall Adonis and Steve Romig ( AKA Dad)

Wednesday 12th, Ruby's Lounge, 1648 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, 8 p.m. $10 You
can book through Moshtix - www.rubyslounge.com.au/gigs/ and follow the
links. I will be playing with the Paige Boys for this one! Lyall Adonis and
wonderful local songwriter, Steve McCulloch.

Thursday 13th, The Elwood Lounge, 51 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood, 8 pm. Free. Me
and Lyall. www.elwoodlounge.com.au/entertainment.asp

Friday 14th The Wesley Anne, 250 High Street Northcote. Me and Lyall Adonis.
$7 www.wesleyanne.com.au/

Jess x


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tenbillionyears are a four-piece indie rock outfit based in Sydney. Building on
their successful debut EP release in 2005 and follow up single 'Space', is the
new radio single release 'Black Cloak'
'Black Cloak' is a striking rock track that highlights an edgier and more
underground musical direction for Tenbillionyears, with a sound that recall's,
Radiohead and The Smashing Pumpkins.

'Black Cloak' is currently receiving play on Triple J's Home and Hosed program

"Interesting, promising certainly, with a solid sense of atmosphere and dynamic
tension".
Michael Smith, The Drum Media

'Black Cloak' is available for download exclusively through Itunes and Martian
Music through Foghorn/MGM.
Click here to purchase the track now!
Tenbillionyears will be touring nationally in 2008

www.myspace.com/tenbillionyearscom



Foghorn Media
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

www.myspace.com/foghornrecords
sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net

The Bad Machines
www.thebadmachines.com
Kolliope
www.kolliope.com
Tecoma
www.tecomamusic.com
The Honey Palace
www.thehoneypalace.com
Patrick Carr
www.myspace.com/patrickcarrproject
Home Grown Roots
www.myspace.com/homegrownroots




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The Honey Palace, UNPLUGGED Basement Show, Fri 7 December.



Please contact the below for industry guest list;



The Honey Palace on stage at 11.15pm







A haunting night of warm sounds, cello, acoustic guitars and song. The Honey
Palace celebrate the release of their new EP/cd-rom, 'Eyes Open' with an
unplugged show at The Basement, Friday 7 of December.

Guests playing on the night include Jeff Cashen(recently returned from shows in
Los Angeles), and touring artist Cassandra Smiles who will feature special guest
renowned guitarist, David J Bull in the lineup.





The new Honey Palace release is available on iTunes/ Martian music and all good
music stores and will be available on the night.



Foghorn Media
marshall@...
612 93310666
230 Crown St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
PO Box 3262
Umina Beach NSW 2257
Australia

sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
next events

  HOME GROWN ROOTS VOLUME 2 @ The Basement December 7
www.myspace.com/homegrownroots



PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL HOME GROWN ROOTS/SOUNDSLIKECAFE STAGE
www.peatsridgefestival.com.au


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FINAL HOME GROWN ROOTS VOL 2 SHOWCASE EVENT!

   Join the Foghorn Records team at The Basement on Friday, December 7th for the
final showcase for HGR Vol 2 and to see The Honey Palace launch their new EP
'Eyes Open' live & unplugged with a special guest string section.
   Dont miss this chance to see The Honey Palace unplugged in one of Sydney's
premier music venues!

   'Eyes Open' is the eagerly awaited new release from the boys, the title track
is at radio and media now. A film clip to accompany the new radio single is in
post-production with release details TBC soon! "this ep sees the band moving
into a more defined song format without losing the looser evocative soundscape
that initially marked them out." - Drum Media
    Visit www.foghornrecords.com for more info and www.waterfrontrecords.com to
purchase online

   The Honey Palace will be joined on the night by one of Sydney's hottest young
Country singers and a 2008 Starmaker top 20 finalist, Cassandra Smiles. Cass
will be performing with her full band and featuring David J Bull as a special
guest lead guitarist. Also appearing on the night is acclaimed singer/songwriter
Jeff Cashen, whose distinctive blend of Adult-Contemporary & Pop with a Country
flavour has been compared with Chris Isaak and David Grey.
   www.myspace.com/cassandrasmiles
   www.myspace.com/jeffcashen
   www.myspace.com/davidjbullmusic
   www.thehoneypalace.com

   Dont miss a huge night of live music! Tickets are selling fast so book now to
avoid disappointment. Tickets are $25 at the door if available or $20 pre-sale
via www.moshtix.com.au
   For dinner & show packages please visit www.thebasement.com.au

   The Honey Palace and Jeff Cashen will also be appearing on the Home Grown
Roots stage at the Peats Ridge Festival over the New Year. Visit
www.peatsridgefestival.com.au for performance times and to see the full artist
line up.



> Foghorn Media
> 612 93310666
> 230 Crown St
> Darlinghurst NSW 2010
> PO Box 3262
> Umina Beach NSW 2257
> Australia
>
> www.myspace.com/foghornrecords
> sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
> damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
> foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net
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Damien Gerard Studio News - November 2007

Summer Deals
a.. DAMIEN GERARD STUDIO SUMMER DEALS valid from now through to Feb 2008
a..         weekday deals at reduced rates (ask about 1/2 day weeknight sessions
if you have a day job!)
a..         demo/single deal 2 X 10 hr days + all cdrs and dats
a..         myspace intro deal for first time users (apply via
www.myspace.com/damiengerard) includes free 6 hrs set up time
a..         5 day EP Deal inc master + manufacture
a..         7 day EP /Album Deal as above
a.. see www.damiengerard.net for rates or just reply to this email!


   LATEST SESSION NEWS:

   The silly season is almost here and many are slaving away trying to finish
releases in time for summer shows and festivals;







   Here's a quick snapshot



   The Delltones (one of Australia's iconic bands still going after all these
years) have a fantastic sounding live album recorded by Ern Rose almost in the
can and are mixing with Russell Pilling as we speak, with final mastering
touches soon to be applied by the infamous William 'the master' Bowden



   Another icon, bluesman John Brownrigg is producing living legend and hammond 
organist Col Nolan's Jazzmosis album - sure to please the many fans of Col who
has been lauded as Australia's best blues/jazz organist many times over the
years.



   Nic Dalton of Half a Cow records and his current live act The Gloomchasers was
in recently touching up some of his new songs and transfering back catalog.



   Young western suburbs band Ethix,  have recorded,  mixed and mastered their
debut EP release with Russell and Andrew Beck respectively this month.



   Steve King (best known from the late Pete Wells band) has a number of sessions
coming up to work on new material.



   Producer Jordan Ellery is continuing work on his solo project , and  guitar
maestro Luke Koteras is in putting down an all  acoustic instrumental album to
take overseas with him for various shows in China and Dubai in the new year.









   Andrew Beck's Red Stairs Room has seen plenty of work through the doors
recently including;

   ethix (see above) mastering , soundslikecafe volume 19 featuring Tina Arena,
Paul Kelly and Abby Dobson mastering, voice overs, transfers and editing.



   Finally DG's newest and youngest Engineer Pete Holz has just been awarded
'Student of the Year'

   by the JMC audio academy.









   Whatever your recording-, protools-, mixing-, mastering-, compiling-, or CD
manufacture requirements are, telephone the D.G's office to discuss on 02 9331
0666 or email bookings@... and don't forget to check out the
website at www.damiengerard.net for all the rates and the latest deals.

















   Myspace Deal
   The DG's myspace recording special www.myspace.com/damiengerard is available
to all unsigned bands that have not recorded at the studio before
   Just checkout the myspace for the special deal and submission details.  The
latest winner is   Masonic Temple - Shane Tester www.myspace.com/mastem

   Home Grown Roots Vol 2.
   The next showcase is at The Basement Saturday December 7
   featuring live performances from: The Honey Palace, Casandra, Jeff Cashen



   The Home Grown Roots Vol 2 Compilation is out now.
   The stellar lineup of artists is
   Mia Dyson, Tyrone Noonan, Jesse Morris band, Josh Owen, Leroy Lee,
Rastawookie, Klia Zuka, Tim Walker, Doug Sandrini, Colin Bullock, Back to Sea
   Daxton, The Beggars, Joel Plaskett(Can), Chickenhead, Altruism, Ben Marshall,
Zenith ASP, Rosie Burgess and Nathan Wheldon.





   Submissions are now closed for volume 2, artists may submit for volume 3
throughout the year for release in 2008.
   see www.myspace.com/homegrownroots

   Damien Gerard/Foghorn 's ROCK Compilation Griow Youw own Upload Volume 2 is
now open for submissions via email or sonicbids only
   send mp3/bio/jpeg only to upload@...



   Whatever your recording-, protools-, mixing-, mastering-, compiling-, or CD
manufacture requirements are, telephone the D.G's office to discuss on 02 9331
0666 or email bookings@... and don't forget to check out the
website at www.damiengerard.net for all the rates and the latest deals.










   Foghorn Media
   612 93310666
   230 Crown St
   Darlinghurst NSW 2010
   PO Box 3262
   Umina Beach NSW 2257
   Australia

   www.myspace.com/foghornrecords
   sounds like cafe www.soundslikecafe.com
   damien gerard studios www.damiengerard.net
   foghorn group www.foghornrecords.net



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check out http://www.theskinnytree.com

It's web-based contact management software designed specifically for musicians.

theskinnytree is the brainchild and collaboartive effort of several Austin, TX
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BUT WHY FREE??? Yeah, well it won't always be. To shoot you straight, in a year
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the below is for artists of all kinds, everywhere in the world.

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GYO has been around for over 10 years now and has the enviable reputation of
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GYO has a proven track record of giving unsigned artists a step up in the
industry. Through the media, marketing and promotional activities that surround
each release, bands are able to further do what they love by getting their music
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GYO offers independent bands the chance to have one of their tracks recorded in
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radio airplay standard. The GYO compilation series is an outstanding opportunity
to shop your hottest track to radio and industry, and also provides independent
acts with an affordable alternative to the release of an expensive seperately
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The past success stories speak for themselves, here's a quick snapshot from over
the years: -
     a.. Sick Puppies (now signed worldwide and a household name in the USA)
     b.. Faker ( signed to EMI)
     c.. Noogie (signed to Trauma/BMG USA in 1999 and toured in USA. Later signed
to universal Australia)
     d.. Montana (signed locally to laughing outlaw and in the UK to sanctuary)
     e.. Peabody ( Shock and Ivy League. Got their start years ago on vol 2)
     f.. Hailer (Number One triple J Unearthed)
     g.. Angelik (2 x touring grants via DOCITA)
     h.. The Wednesday Society (WAM song of the year -Rock category, and WA
Triple J unearthed from upload one)
     i.. The Honey Palace (national touring on the back of Upload One)
     j.. The Black Stars (Debut EP produced by Phil Mckellar (Grinspoon) + 4 out
of five tracks played onTriple j)
   For more information contact Marshall Cullen on 0416 143 030 or
marshall@...



   Foghorn Media
   612 93310666
   230 Crown St
   Darlinghurst NSW 2010
   PO Box 3262
   Umina Beach NSW 2257
   Australia







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