ROCKSTAR 98.7 Contest
Current mood: Appreciative!!!
Hello Everyone,
We just want to be the first to Congratulate all the finalists that were picked in the ROCKSTAR III Contest. Unfortunately, we weren't one of them. We truely wish the best for them & hope they really maximize this opportunity to the fullest degree. Like they say, "When one door closes, another one opens..."
However, we want to take this moment to REALLY express our gratitude & appreciation for everyone who took time out of their personal schedule to vote & spread the word for us. You ALL mean the world to us! We are in AWE of how many of you came together & went out of your way for us, so thank you... Keep in touch & please stay posted! Adam's Attic has A LOT of things happening right now that we can't wait to debut to you!
Derek-Ian
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We just received a copy of LK Hunsaker's novel, Rehearsal: The Highest Aim, which features "There You Go" lyrics by Adam's Attic.
Find out more about LK Hunsaker here:
http://www.myspace.com/lkhunsaker
Find out more about the novel here:
http://www.lkhunsaker.com/HighestAim/story.htm
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If you so desire, an opportunity has arisen for you to show your support for Adam's Attic. Your participation and advocacy will only enhance the opportunity for Adam's Attic as an emerging artist to showcase their talent through an industry tool like Eventful Demand.
On July 9, Eventful and Taylor Guitars today announced the launch of the "Fire Up The Fans" Summer Demand competition, which will continue through 2:00 p.m. PT, September 23, on Eventful. The winning bands will be announced on September 24, which happens to be the birthday of Joe Henry, Adam's Attic frontman.
Joe Henry personally owns a Taylor acoustic, which he plays for songs like "Breathe," which he wrote after his baby sister dragged him kicking and screaming to watch "The Notebook".
Adam's Attic will compete for a grand prize of $5,000 and three Taylor guitars. Friends, fans, and music lovers across the country can "Demand" which Adam's Attic to perform in their city using Eventful's Demand service.
Eventful is transforming the way that Adam's Attic tours get routed by empowering friends and fans to influence tour stops and by enabling Adam's Attic to make the best decisions about where to tour.
"We're excited to see how fans and musicians get behind this competition," said Bob Borbonus, Director of Entertainment Relations for Taylor Guitars. "Bands receive top of the line gear from Taylor and a load of cash, while fans get a live show from the winning band in their city — everyone wins."
Demand Adam's Attic here:
http://eventful.com/adamsattic
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2008
Contact:
Angelica Henry
Amp'd Up Music
(504) 296-8084
angelica@ampdupmusic.com
Re: Media Pie Produces "Waiting" Video
Los Angeles, CA – Media Pie was chosen to produce a video of "Waiting" by Adam's Attic for "Dfest Beats per Minute". Media Pie is a young, dynamic, creative group consisting of writers, producers, directors and talent based in Los Angeles, who has a passion for creating and eating pie during their meetings.
Adam's Attic, the independent, internationally touring, four-piece, power pop/rock band, was selected for a DFest showcase at McNellie's Stage in Tulsa, OK, at 9 pm on July 25. As a participant of DFest, Red Bull sponsored a video contest "Dfest Beats per Minute".
Watch and register to vote for the "Waiting" video here:
http://beta.filmmakingfrenzy.com/sites/filmfrenzy_beta/ViewFilm.aspx?FilmId=404
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For more DFest information, visit www.dfest.com. For more Adam's Attic information, call Angelica Henry at (504) 296-8084 or visit www.adamsatticmusic.com.
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Sinzig, Germany - This morning, DJ Ottic announces his playlist, which includes "There You Go" and "Bright Eyes" by Adam's Attic.
------------------------------------------------------------ALOOGA BOOM #101 - Alternative, Indie, Rock, Metal
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Deutsch Nepal : Drugmother
taken from the CD 'Dystopian Partycollection' (Cold Meat Industry)
Star of Ash : Drag them down
taken from the CD 'The Thread' (Candlelight Records)
Kamera : Like a drug
taken from the CD 'Resurrection' (Nettwerk)
Spleen United : Heroin Unltd.
taken from the CD 'Godspeed into the Mainstream' (Copenhagen Records)
Spleen United : My Tribe
taken from the CD 'Neanderthal' (Copenhagen Records)
Suburban Corner Kick : Self Defense
taken from the CD 'Option B, To Linger, Remain or Persist' (Supply and Demand)
Beirut : Scenic World - Pocketknife..s Breathtaken Remix
taken from the CD 'Tambourine Dream' (Flamin.. Hotz)
The Boat People : Unsettle My Heart
taken from the CD 'Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes' (Frumpy Records / Shock)
Maximo Park : Karaoke Plays
taken from the MCD 'Karaoke Plays' (Warp / Rough Trade)
The Floor Is Made Of Lava : Happy Monday
taken from the CD 'All Juice No Fruit' (Tabu / Playground)
Immaculate Machine : Roman Statues
taken from the CD 'Fables' (Mint Records)
Clutchy Hopkins : For the love of a women
taken from the CD 'Walking Backwards' (Ubiquity Records)
Temposhark : Blame
taken from the MCD 'Blame' (Paper & Glue Records)
Morgan Page : One Day
taken from the CD 'Elevate' (Nettwerk)
Carolyn Mark : The Business End
taken from the CD 'Nothing is free' (Mint Records)
Lisa Loeb : Come back home
taken from the CD 'The Purple Tape' (Cargo Records)
Tribute to Nothing : Another Brick Wall
taken from the CD 'Breathe how you want to breathe' (Lockjaw Records)
Jeanne Chérhal : Je suis liquide
taken from the CD 'L..eau' (Le Pop Musik)
We are Scientists : After Hours
taken from the MCD 'After Hours' (EMI / Virgin)
Loo Savanna : See You Soon
taken from the MCD 'See you soon' (Bosworth)
Adam..s Attic : There you go
taken from the CD 'Skylines & City Lights' (Amp..d Up Records)
Johnossi : Party with my pain
taken from the MCD 'Party with my pain' (Universal)
Danny Stimac : We..re gonna make it
taken from the CD 'We..re gonna make it' (Danny Stimac)
Lisa Loeb : Days Were different
taken from the CD 'The Purple Tape' (Cargo Records)
Marc Dougherty : Anodyne
taken from the MCD 'Anodyne' (Lost Cat Records)
Suburban Corner Kick : Forgotton Agenda
taken from the CD 'Option B, To Linger, Remain or Persist' (Supply and Demand)
I Killed Pharaoh : Entitled
taken from the CD 'King-Hell Breakthrough' (Lockjaw Records)
Lukestar : White Shade
taken from the CD 'Lake Toba' (Tuba Records)
Nathan Holscher : My Sweet
taken from the CD 'Even the Hills' (Nathan Holscher)
Spleen United : Come on Figures
taken from the CD 'Godspeed into the Mainstream' (Copenhagen Records)
Bella : No one will know
taken from the CD 'No One will know' (Mint Records)
Hayward Williams : Redwoods
taken from the CD 'Another Sailors Dream' (Machine Records)
Adam..s Attic : Bright Eyes
taken from the CD 'Skylines & City Lights' (Amp..d Up Records)
------------------------------------------------------------Alooga Radio / Alooga Online / Alooga Club Events
DJ Ottic aka Gerd Hoeschen
Westerwaldstr.
35
D-53489 Sinzig
Germany
ICQ : 8435785
info@alooga.de
http://www. alooga. de
http://www. ottic. de
http://www. myspace. com/djottic
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Are you in high school or college?
How can you get Adam's Attic to play at your school?
We met Kevin at an arts and cultural festival in Sept. 2007. Kevin wrote us and let us know that he would like to promote Adam's Attic. He asked his high school if Adam's Attic could play at lunch rally. In April, Adam's Attic will play at Kevin's school of 4700+ students.
High school student, Cynthia, is planning a benefit concert in May. She asked Adam's Attic to perform with other local acts.
Nate is a university student. He asked the university's Student Activities Council to book Adam's Attic for one of their concert series. He also asked his fraternity to book Adam's Attic for one of their parties.
It is really that simple to see Adam's Attic live at your school. Just ask the Student Council, Student Activities Council, Program Council, or Associated Student Organization, etc. If the organization expresses interest, let us know or put them in contact with us our manager at angelica@adamsatticmusic.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2008
Contact:
Angelica Henry
Amp’d Up Music
angelica@ampdupmusic.com
Re: Clear Channel Star 98.7 Covers Adam’s Attic in “Eye of the Hurricane”
Los Angeles, CA - Clear Channel station Star 98.7 covers Adam’s Attic on their homepage, www.star987.com, in a dynamic lead “Eye of the Hurricane”. In the top left hand corner, you will see Jack Johnson, Linkin Park, Sushi with the Bravery, and Whisky Town, and then Adam’s Attic. Click on Adam’s Attic, it will take you to “New Music” http://www.star987.com/cc-common/losangeles/247/newmusic. There you will find hyperlinks to Adam’s Attic and can watch the "Waiting" video filmed at Sound Asylum in Santa Ana, CA.
On Mar. 3, Adam’s Attic received notification that "Waiting" from their latest album, Skylines and City Lights (Independent, January 2008), was accepted onto Clear Channel’s NEW! program by 104.1 The Rock of New Orleans. Placement on Star 98.7’s homepage is a result of listeners and fans sharing "Waiting" on NEW!: http://therockofneworleans.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=139203
As of this morning, "Waiting" has received over 5,781 plays in the Clear Channel NEW! program. The national stats are:
On the Rock charts: "Waiting" is 113
On the Adult charts: "Waiting" is 60
On the Alternative charts: "Waiting" is 66
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For more information from Adam’s Attic, please visit www.adamsatticmusic.com.
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New Orleans, LA - After a Gulf Coast tour, Adam's Attic's week couldn't have had a sweeter ending. The group just received a congratulatory message. "Waiting" was added to Clear Channel's "NEW!", which exposes the song to more than 10 million people per month on nearly 500 radio station web sites across the country!
As the word spreads and "Waiting" rises to the top of the NEW! Charts, Adam's Attic can earn special homepage placement just by getting the most plays.
Adam's Attic wants "Waiting" to be played on-air. As a fan, you can listen and ask your friends to listen to Adam's Attic on Clear Channel's player. The more plays "Waiting" receives, the more visible Adam's Attic will be to 104.1 The Rock of New Orleans.
There is no voting involved. Just listen to "Waiting" and ask your friends to listen, as well. Click on the URL address to listen: http://therockofneworleans.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=139203
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December 01, 2007
THE INDIES: BASE GRATITUDE
Unsigned Acts Rock Out On Military Installations
By CORTNEY HARDING
...Once a band completes the application process, is accepted and is matched up with a base, it is flown to whatever far-flung location is currently demanding acts of its genre. Joe Henry of rock band Adam's Attic has played in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greenland since he hooked up with AFE; prior to those trips, he had never traveled internationally.
But free trips to exotic locales aren't the only benefit indie acts can get from working with AFE. For Henry, who came from a military background, there was a sense of "giving back" to an organization that had sustained many of his relatives. More tangibly, though, bands can get a career boost out of completing a tour.
R&B singer Margot B says hooking up with AFE and playing in Cuba was "the best decision of my life." Aside from having the once-in-a-lifetime experience of performing for soldiers and detainees at Gitmo, she says that her career has "opened up" in the year since she did the shows. "I'm still getting e-mails from soldiers thanking me for playing, and they've been passing my music along to their friends and families," she says. "Because of the connections I made, I've been picked up for compilations in Europe and called to audition for 'Spring Awakening' on Broadway."
Adam's Attic has had a similar experience. "We've had people start street teams on the bases for us," Henry says. "Military fans are really loyal, and as they move from base to base, they spread the word." The band is planning on self-releasing a record digitally in December, and hopes that the fans it gained during its world tour will support the act.
While the tours are all expenses paid, bands are not allowed to sell merchandise on the bases. They are free to give away copies of CDs and direct traffic to Web sites, and a few manage to create individual partnerships with on-base stores. According to Shock, however, these partnerships are rare. Bands that want to sell their albums in stores on military bases face much higher hurdles, including the need to be affiliated with a recognized distribution company and make it past a rigorous screening process. Jeralyn Rice, the lead music buyer for military retailer AAFES, says that many of the records it stocks tend to be best sellers that interest younger listeners.
But even if a trip abroad to perform with AFE doesn't lead to moving more units, it can still be a boon for an up-and-coming band. "We've had a huge increase in the amount of interest we get from the press," Vallury says. "The story of the AFE tour is something that a lot of people want to hear, and it really sets us apart from other bands. Plus, it's just a great thing to have on your résumé."
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The photos on reverbnation were taken by Christan P.
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ROCKSTAR 98.7 Contest
ROCKSTAR 98.7 Contest Current mood: Appreciative!!! Hello Everyone, We just want to be the first to Congratulate all the finalists that were picked in the ROCKSTAR III Contest. Unfortunately, we weren't one of them. We truely wish the best for them & hope they really maximize this opportunity to the fullest degree. Like they say, "When one door closes, another one opens..." However, we want to take this moment to REALLY express our gratitude & appreciation for everyone who took time out of their personal schedule to vote & spread the word for us. You ALL mean the world to us! We are in AWE of how many of you came together & went out of your way for us, so thank you... Keep in touch & please stay posted! Adam's Attic has A LOT of things happening right now that we can't wait to debut to you! Derek-Ian
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Rehearsal: The Highest Aim
We just received a copy of LK Hunsaker's novel, Rehearsal: The Highest Aim, which features "There You Go" lyrics by Adam's Attic. Find out more about LK Hunsaker here: http://www.myspace.com/lkhunsaker Find out more about the novel here: http://www.lkhunsaker.com/HighestAim/story.htm
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Adam's Attic Fans Get Fired Up
If you so desire, an opportunity has arisen for you to show your support for Adam's Attic. Your participation and advocacy will only enhance the opportunity for Adam's Attic as an emerging artist to showcase their talent through an industry tool like Eventful Demand. On July 9, Eventful and Taylor Guitars today announced the launch of the "Fire Up The Fans" Summer Demand competition, which will continue through 2:00 p.m. PT, September 23, on Eventful. The winning bands will be announced on September 24, which happens to be the birthday of Joe Henry, Adam's Attic frontman. Joe Henry personally owns a Taylor acoustic, which he plays for songs like "Breathe," which he wrote after his baby sister dragged him kicking and screaming to watch "The Notebook". Adam's Attic will compete for a grand prize of $5,000 and three Taylor guitars. Friends, fans, and music lovers across the country can "Demand" which Adam's Attic to perform in their city using Eventful's Demand service. Eventful is transforming the way that Adam's Attic tours get routed by empowering friends and fans to influence tour stops and by enabling Adam's Attic to make the best decisions about where to tour. "We're excited to see how fans and musicians get behind this competition," said Bob Borbonus, Director of Entertainment Relations for Taylor Guitars. "Bands receive top of the line gear from Taylor and a load of cash, while fans get a live show from the winning band in their city — everyone wins." Demand Adam's Attic here: http://eventful.com/adamsattic
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Media Pie Produces "Waiting" Video
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2008 Contact: Angelica Henry Amp'd Up Music (504) 296-8084 angelica@ampdupmusic.com Re: Media Pie Produces "Waiting" Video Los Angeles, CA – Media Pie was chosen to produce a video of "Waiting" by Adam's Attic for "Dfest Beats per Minute". Media Pie is a young, dynamic, creative group consisting of writers, producers, directors and talent based in Los Angeles, who has a passion for creating and eating pie during their meetings. Adam's Attic, the independent, internationally touring, four-piece, power pop/rock band, was selected for a DFest showcase at McNellie's Stage in Tulsa, OK, at 9 pm on July 25. As a participant of DFest, Red Bull sponsored a video contest "Dfest Beats per Minute". Watch and register to vote for the "Waiting" video here: http://beta.filmmakingfrenzy.com/sites/filmfrenzy_beta/ViewFilm.aspx?FilmId=404 ### For more DFest information, visit www.dfest.com. For more Adam's Attic information, call Angelica Henry at (504) 296-8084 or visit www.adamsatticmusic.com.
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Adam's Attic Airplay in Germany
Sinzig, Germany - This morning, DJ Ottic announces his playlist, which includes "There You Go" and "Bright Eyes" by Adam's Attic. ------------------------------------------------------------ALOOGA BOOM #101 - Alternative, Indie, Rock, Metal ------------------------------------------------------------ Deutsch Nepal : Drugmother taken from the CD 'Dystopian Partycollection' (Cold Meat Industry) Star of Ash : Drag them down taken from the CD 'The Thread' (Candlelight Records) Kamera : Like a drug taken from the CD 'Resurrection' (Nettwerk) Spleen United : Heroin Unltd. taken from the CD 'Godspeed into the Mainstream' (Copenhagen Records) Spleen United : My Tribe taken from the CD 'Neanderthal' (Copenhagen Records) Suburban Corner Kick : Self Defense taken from the CD 'Option B, To Linger, Remain or Persist' (Supply and Demand) Beirut : Scenic World - Pocketknife..s Breathtaken Remix taken from the CD 'Tambourine Dream' (Flamin.. Hotz) The Boat People : Unsettle My Heart taken from the CD 'Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes' (Frumpy Records / Shock) Maximo Park : Karaoke Plays taken from the MCD 'Karaoke Plays' (Warp / Rough Trade) The Floor Is Made Of Lava : Happy Monday taken from the CD 'All Juice No Fruit' (Tabu / Playground) Immaculate Machine : Roman Statues taken from the CD 'Fables' (Mint Records) Clutchy Hopkins : For the love of a women taken from the CD 'Walking Backwards' (Ubiquity Records) Temposhark : Blame taken from the MCD 'Blame' (Paper & Glue Records) Morgan Page : One Day taken from the CD 'Elevate' (Nettwerk) Carolyn Mark : The Business End taken from the CD 'Nothing is free' (Mint Records) Lisa Loeb : Come back home taken from the CD 'The Purple Tape' (Cargo Records) Tribute to Nothing : Another Brick Wall taken from the CD 'Breathe how you want to breathe' (Lockjaw Records) Jeanne Chérhal : Je suis liquide taken from the CD 'L..eau' (Le Pop Musik) We are Scientists : After Hours taken from the MCD 'After Hours' (EMI / Virgin) Loo Savanna : See You Soon taken from the MCD 'See you soon' (Bosworth) Adam..s Attic : There you go taken from the CD 'Skylines & City Lights' (Amp..d Up Records) Johnossi : Party with my pain taken from the MCD 'Party with my pain' (Universal) Danny Stimac : We..re gonna make it taken from the CD 'We..re gonna make it' (Danny Stimac) Lisa Loeb : Days Were different taken from the CD 'The Purple Tape' (Cargo Records) Marc Dougherty : Anodyne taken from the MCD 'Anodyne' (Lost Cat Records) Suburban Corner Kick : Forgotton Agenda taken from the CD 'Option B, To Linger, Remain or Persist' (Supply and Demand) I Killed Pharaoh : Entitled taken from the CD 'King-Hell Breakthrough' (Lockjaw Records) Lukestar : White Shade taken from the CD 'Lake Toba' (Tuba Records) Nathan Holscher : My Sweet taken from the CD 'Even the Hills' (Nathan Holscher) Spleen United : Come on Figures taken from the CD 'Godspeed into the Mainstream' (Copenhagen Records) Bella : No one will know taken from the CD 'No One will know' (Mint Records) Hayward Williams : Redwoods taken from the CD 'Another Sailors Dream' (Machine Records) Adam..s Attic : Bright Eyes taken from the CD 'Skylines & City Lights' (Amp..d Up Records) ------------------------------------------------------------Alooga Radio / Alooga Online / Alooga Club Events DJ Ottic aka Gerd Hoeschen Westerwaldstr. 35 D-53489 Sinzig Germany ICQ : 8435785 info@alooga.de http://www. alooga. de http://www. ottic. de http://www. myspace. com/djottic
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Adam's Attic in Concert @ Your School?
Are you in high school or college? How can you get Adam's Attic to play at your school? We met Kevin at an arts and cultural festival in Sept. 2007. Kevin wrote us and let us know that he would like to promote Adam's Attic. He asked his high school if Adam's Attic could play at lunch rally. In April, Adam's Attic will play at Kevin's school of 4700+ students. High school student, Cynthia, is planning a benefit concert in May. She asked Adam's Attic to perform with other local acts. Nate is a university student. He asked the university's Student Activities Council to book Adam's Attic for one of their concert series. He also asked his fraternity to book Adam's Attic for one of their parties. It is really that simple to see Adam's Attic live at your school. Just ask the Student Council, Student Activities Council, Program Council, or Associated Student Organization, etc. If the organization expresses interest, let us know or put them in contact with us our manager at angelica@adamsatticmusic.com.
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Star 98.7 Covers Adam's Attic in "Eye of the Hurricane"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2008 Contact: Angelica Henry Amp’d Up Music angelica@ampdupmusic.com Re: Clear Channel Star 98.7 Covers Adam’s Attic in “Eye of the Hurricane” Los Angeles, CA - Clear Channel station Star 98.7 covers Adam’s Attic on their homepage, www.star987.com, in a dynamic lead “Eye of the Hurricane”. In the top left hand corner, you will see Jack Johnson, Linkin Park, Sushi with the Bravery, and Whisky Town, and then Adam’s Attic. Click on Adam’s Attic, it will take you to “New Music” http://www.star987.com/cc-common/losangeles/247/newmusic. There you will find hyperlinks to Adam’s Attic and can watch the "Waiting" video filmed at Sound Asylum in Santa Ana, CA. On Mar. 3, Adam’s Attic received notification that "Waiting" from their latest album, Skylines and City Lights (Independent, January 2008), was accepted onto Clear Channel’s NEW! program by 104.1 The Rock of New Orleans. Placement on Star 98.7’s homepage is a result of listeners and fans sharing "Waiting" on NEW!: http://therockofneworleans.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=139203 As of this morning, "Waiting" has received over 5,781 plays in the Clear Channel NEW! program. The national stats are: On the Rock charts: "Waiting" is 113 On the Adult charts: "Waiting" is 60 On the Alternative charts: "Waiting" is 66 ### For more information from Adam’s Attic, please visit www.adamsatticmusic.com.
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"Waiting" Added to Clear Channel's NEW!
New Orleans, LA - After a Gulf Coast tour, Adam's Attic's week couldn't have had a sweeter ending. The group just received a congratulatory message. "Waiting" was added to Clear Channel's "NEW!", which exposes the song to more than 10 million people per month on nearly 500 radio station web sites across the country! As the word spreads and "Waiting" rises to the top of the NEW! Charts, Adam's Attic can earn special homepage placement just by getting the most plays. Adam's Attic wants "Waiting" to be played on-air. As a fan, you can listen and ask your friends to listen to Adam's Attic on Clear Channel's player. The more plays "Waiting" receives, the more visible Adam's Attic will be to 104.1 The Rock of New Orleans. There is no voting involved. Just listen to "Waiting" and ask your friends to listen, as well. Click on the URL address to listen: http://therockofneworleans.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=139203
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Adam's Attic Billboard Magazine Interview - 12.01.07
December 01, 2007 THE INDIES: BASE GRATITUDE Unsigned Acts Rock Out On Military Installations By CORTNEY HARDING ...Once a band completes the application process, is accepted and is matched up with a base, it is flown to whatever far-flung location is currently demanding acts of its genre. Joe Henry of rock band Adam's Attic has played in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greenland since he hooked up with AFE; prior to those trips, he had never traveled internationally. But free trips to exotic locales aren't the only benefit indie acts can get from working with AFE. For Henry, who came from a military background, there was a sense of "giving back" to an organization that had sustained many of his relatives. More tangibly, though, bands can get a career boost out of completing a tour. R&B singer Margot B says hooking up with AFE and playing in Cuba was "the best decision of my life." Aside from having the once-in-a-lifetime experience of performing for soldiers and detainees at Gitmo, she says that her career has "opened up" in the year since she did the shows. "I'm still getting e-mails from soldiers thanking me for playing, and they've been passing my music along to their friends and families," she says. "Because of the connections I made, I've been picked up for compilations in Europe and called to audition for 'Spring Awakening' on Broadway." Adam's Attic has had a similar experience. "We've had people start street teams on the bases for us," Henry says. "Military fans are really loyal, and as they move from base to base, they spread the word." The band is planning on self-releasing a record digitally in December, and hopes that the fans it gained during its world tour will support the act. While the tours are all expenses paid, bands are not allowed to sell merchandise on the bases. They are free to give away copies of CDs and direct traffic to Web sites, and a few manage to create individual partnerships with on-base stores. According to Shock, however, these partnerships are rare. Bands that want to sell their albums in stores on military bases face much higher hurdles, including the need to be affiliated with a recognized distribution company and make it past a rigorous screening process. Jeralyn Rice, the lead music buyer for military retailer AAFES, says that many of the records it stocks tend to be best sellers that interest younger listeners. But even if a trip abroad to perform with AFE doesn't lead to moving more units, it can still be a boon for an up-and-coming band. "We've had a huge increase in the amount of interest we get from the press," Vallury says. "The story of the AFE tour is something that a lot of people want to hear, and it really sets us apart from other bands. Plus, it's just a great thing to have on your résumé."
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The photos on reverbnation were taken by Christan P.
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