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Black Magnolia

Adam Pearce founded the band nearly two years ago. However, things are far different now than when it started. The original project consisted of a different guitar player and drummer, and the band was named "Calanistic". It's not a real word but was thought (incorrectly) to sound cool.





It all started when Adam started searching for band members online. He quickly met Brandon Castilaw and shortly thereafter met Seth Le'coq and Anthony Juneau. Several months of hard work and practice passed as the band got tighter. Unfortunately "Calanistic" only played one show before Seth left the band. Seth had a great opportunity to tour with Nashville recording artist Chris Grey and understandably took it. Enter Blake Pujol and so was Black Magnolia (name coined by Brandon) as many would come to know it. The First show was Bogies in Baton Rouge but it lead to nearly 6 months of consistent gigging before the band met its current manager, Eddie Matranga.




Adam had turned down several offers by other managers, but with Eddie's business head and prior involvement with the famous band Zebra, it was a no brainier. Soon after Eddie came on board the band's drummer, Brandon, was having mixed feelings about things. He eventually decided that he had lost his passion for playing and decided to bow out. Drummer auditions were held immediately and two weeks later Black Magnolia would find the final piece that is the band today, Rob James.




Now the band is touring constantly and success is written on all the horizons. Four musicians with talent, passion, and a manager with a mission, Black Magnolia will be around for a while. So get on board



Read more: http://www.myspace.com/blackmagnolia#ixzz0wPlZcFLj

Big Tasties

The Big Tasties are a hi energy funk and soul group from the southeast. Do not be fooled by not so tastie shows any more, come out and get down with the real thang! !!WARNING!! This Band Contains ENERGY, SOUL, POCKET, FUNK, GREAT SONGS, PEOPLE WHO CAN SING, PEOPLE WHO CAN PLAY, PEOPLE WHO CAN SING AND PLAY GREAT SONGS, HORNS (LOTS OF THEM!) DANCING (LOTS OF IT!) YOUR MONEYS WORTH and THE ABILITY TO BRING IT ON HOME!!!!!!!!!!


Mike Creager (Guitar,Vocals) David Crenshaw (Drums, Keys, Beatbox, Wall) Steven McCullough (Keys, Vocals) Kevin Scott (Bass) F-Rank (Da Bass, Vocals) Jason Speagle (Guitar, Vocals) Sam Gunderson (Guitar, Vocals) Omari Thomas (MD/Horns/Vocals/Meticulous/Trumpet/Bass/Sax) Doug Morton (Sax) Chad Fisher (Bone) Caldwell Mackin (The Bass)




Read more: http://www.myspace.com/thebigtasties#ixzz0wPkRNrzp



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Big Papa

Big Papa & the TCB was born in the back alleys and seedy after hours parties in juke joints. It's the rough part of town, where the bad folks live. It's your inner child finally kicking that bully's teeth in-




Takin' Care of Bizness, pure and simple.



Leading this rag-tag bunch of ruffians is Chris “Big Papa” Thayer, working the mic and cuttin’ heads on the six string with a ferocious blend of styles, including Louis Jordan, Albert Collins, and Robert Cray. Quinton “Dr. Q” Hufferd blazes across the keys, slappin’ audiences upside their heads with blistering speed and surgical precision. Layin’ down the low stuff, nice ‘n’ cool, is blues veteran Steve “Ice Cream Man” Brown on bass. Ray “Mr. Pittz” Wilson is the glue that holds it all together on the skins with immense power and boyish good looks, keeping the ladies comin‘ back for a closer look.



Formed in 2006, Big Papa & the TCB have taken audiences by storm, “Resurrecting Cool” all across the Western US with their mixture of jump blues, rock and swing. They have shared the stage with blues legends like Johnny Winter, Fabulous Thunderbirds, James Hunter and Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers.



Their latest CD, Nice ’n’ Greazy, mastered by Grammy Award winning mastering engineer, Robert Hadley of the Mastering Labs, is a 9 song, white-knuckled thrill ride recorded live at the Fender Museum and Center for the Arts in Corona, CA. It has been steadily finding its way onto radio playlists around the world.



Big Papa & the TCB’s, Nice ‘n’ Greazy, won three 2007 Inland Empire Music Awards, including “Best Live Band,” “Best Blues Album” and “Best Song.” Likewise, they were nominated for Best Swing in the 2008 Orange County Music Awards.



Chris “Big Papa” Thayer was nominated for the 2006 IEMA Awards in the Best Male Vocalist category.



In addition to a sponsorship from Sam Ash Music, Big Papa & the TCB have signed endorsement deals with Heil Sound Microphones, Furman Sound and Levy’s Leathers Guitar Straps.



Big Papa & the TCB is the music you hear echoing off the brick walls of the alley as two tough guys begin acquainting your knee caps with "Mr. Lead Pipe."

Big Bottom

BIG BOTTOM, based in Nashville, TN, has shaken up the music city’s music scene with catchy, soulful rock and roll. Behind hit songwriting lies a talented five-piece band whose chemistry and stage presence captures the attention of every audience...




Electrifying vocalist Justin Kimball drives songs like “California” and “Heart Tonight” while actively involving the crowd in the band’s live performance, Berklee graduate Chris Loocke provides stellar lead guitar work, and fellow Berklee alum Matthew Hall (drums), Marcelo Bakos (bass) combine to form a dynamite groove section.....



Big Bottom’s music has universal appeal- from teenagers to adults, from top 40 to hot ac. With the support of great songs and an undeniably thrilling live show, Big Bottom is destined to make waves in the national music market!







Read more: http://www.myspace.com/ilovebigbottom#ixzz0wPiw8Xsb

BEITTHEMEANS

Genre: Rock / Southern Rock




Location Birmingham, Alabama, US



Members

Josh Jones: Guitar - Vocals

Casey Wilson: Bass
Nathan Kelley: Drums

Management:



Joe Hooper - Robert Eva - Philip Kay
3418 Old Hickory Blvd. Suite B-1

Old Hickory, Tennessee 37138

n8management@aol.com

615-361-8300

For Booking Info:

Jeremy "Willow" Willis

Wjwillow@yahoo.com Or (205)405-8190

Influences

A Louisiana woman and a Mississippi man .. "getting together" every time they can

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Jason Bailey

Mandolinist, composer, teacher, studio musician, Jason Bailey possesses a range of musicianship of a well-seasoned professional and is an essential and powerful asset to Birmingham-based favorites such as celtic-infused Shilleleagh Law, folk/rock Three Man Stone, bluegrass group The Bluegrass Cartel and the regional touring jazz/bluegrass/southern jam band Tonal Vision.

Badly Bent Bluegrass

The Badly Bent is a high energy traditional bluegrass band based in Durango, Colorado. The band features tight lead and harmony vocals, award-winning instrumental performances, and a warm, friendly stage presence.