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THE DREAM INTENDED
Creating a party atmosphere with rowdy rock tunes everywhere they go, Pittsburgh's The Dream Intended are the band to watch in 2009. TDI has been together (in its current form) for a little more than a year and already are making major waves in the Sea of Rock. The Dream Intended always leave audiences slightly devastated and wholly delighted. Look out for their second full-length record dropping this summer.

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Bethesda

Bethesda has a resume and list of accomplishments that easily mirrors those of their peers on major record labels. After releasing their 2011 EP “Dreamtiger & Other Tails,” the band has licensed their music to all the original programming on Discovery Networks as well as thirteen “A” list shows on Showtime, MTV, Oxygen, VH1, and E!. Being heard on over 200 independent and college radio stations nationwide; Bethesda reached “Top 5 Add” status and has charted #1 on the CMJ charts in several key markets and in the top 30 in numerous other influential college music markets. Bethesda has created a sound that is new and fresh. Painting pictures of beauty, tragedy, drama, and hope, Bethesda’s lyrics and unique musical moments can lift you from an apathetic state and send you whirling. These qualities along with a powerful and stunning live performance have gained Bethesda a loyal and dedicated following. In the Spring 2011 Bethesda was voted the #1 band in Northeast Ohio on Fox 8’s hotlist.

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THE NUCLEAR CHILDREN The Nuclear Children have been described as Metro Pog Rock or Modern Retro Progressive Pop Rock. Their music fuses the simplicity, fullness and melody of older music with the energy, intensity, and sarcasm of modern hymns.
After releasing a well received debut five song EP in September 2007, The Nuclear Children are once again back in the studio. This time recording their first full length album titled, “Ten Sordid Tales of Schaden and Fruede”, due out in early spring 2009 on Champions of the Arts. “Paint It Red” is the first single released from the forthcoming album.

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THIRTY OUGHT SIX
Top ranking status in multiple national contests to include Zippo
Hot Tour, Scarface Video Game Soundtrack, and recently achieved the top unsigned band in the MTV2’s Addicted To Noise Contest. Featured on MTV2 with their video for “Adios”, they have received acclaim from labels and executives, via numerous major label showcases. The band had spent two weeks at the top of Oh Rock Station 99.7 on a call in program, beating out several national acts

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FURTHER DOWN Whether one refers to the writing, recording, and release of two studio albums, the hundreds of gigs at many of Pittsburgh's most respected concert venues, the once-hopeful talks with independent affiliates of Universal Records, the privilege of playing the kick-off party for the Rolling Rock Town Fair, or opening for various national acts, it's easy to see why these five local guys from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are so grateful for all
that they've experienced. Lead singer Justin Ryan, whose vocals were used in various studio projects (including a radio jingle for the Sheetz
convenience store chain), has also been seen in the Spike TV original series “The Kill Point” (featuring Donnie Wahlberg and John Leguizamo) and on the big screen in the recently released “Adventureland” alongside such popular actors as Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Wiig, and Bill Hader.

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THE DEVIZE

"Hello, My name is Kelly. I work at 88.1 and just got a hold of hit the ground. I love it and was wondering if we have your permission to put it on the air?"

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Airwaves Ignite

Airwaves Ignite, a band out of Cleveland, OH. has people talking. Its punchy guitar, meaningful lyrics, and unique drum beats get your feet moving and heart involved. Whether you're in the crowd, watching their pumped up, high intensity live show or cruising in your car grooving to their tunes, Airwaves Ignite will not only touch you on an emotional level, but also forever impact your musical standards and appreciation. They are not a band you want to miss.

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Shred Rot

Shred Rot, what can I say, these kids have the goods to become major rock stars.
Made up of three extremely talented teens looking to go pro in rock music, Shred Rot
is a saucy dish of skill and gonads.
- iaemagazine.com -


SHRED ROT HAS PLAYED WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS:
Zach Myers of Shinedown, Evans Blue, All That Remains, Alien Ant Farm, Hawthorn Heights, Remember Paris, Spitting Image, Carina, Camden, Switchblade Scarlett, Calie Shay Sullivan, Autumn Burning, Maddie Finn, Northren Whale

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StoneSlinger
Stoneslinger through the years has been fortunate enough to appear with such acts
as: Thin Lizzy (Unfortunately without the great Phil Lynott) , CKY,
Mushroomhead, Sevendust, Megadeth, Crowbar, Speedealer, Raging Slab,
Tim"Ripper"Owens, Drain STH, Fu Manchu, Misfits, just to name a few. While
they have performed mostly in the Midwest and Eastern regions, there are clearly
no boundaries, geographically or musically for this band. Plain and
simple...Stoneslinger is of "Real Rock".

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RELIC
has unleashed a powerful presence in the Cleveland area; breaking down doors and taking the music industry by storm."
JOURNALIST FOR DOMAIN CLEVELAND

powerful lyrics over catchy guitar rifts some screaming to appeal to the metalheads, but not too much that will deter the average rock fan. VALLEY24 CORRESPONDENT

"Relic is quickly rising up the totem pole of local bands making noise in the Mahoning VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

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RESONANT SOUL Resonant Soul has long been touted as one of Northwest Ohio's hardest working, charismatic and entertaining rock bands. Their eclectic musical latitude has scored them gigs with BOSTON, BAD COMPANY, SEVEN MARY THREE, SALIVA, TRAPT, and SHINEDOWN, to name a few. They have also been receiving airplay on XM Satellite Radio and have signed a national distribution deal for their latest album, The Death of Amara Lee.

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USER SETS MODE
rolls out more than a quartet's worth of sound pressure and high-energy, punky-edged rock. "More pop than Flyleaf and more punk than Paramore", this Akron/Cleveland Ohio-based band's live show is raw, fun, and full of adrenaline. Since making their debut just last May as a showcasing artist in the Florida Music Festival & Conference in Orlando, USM+ cut their teeth on the road and set it off in 2008 with the release and support of their self-titled EP. The band was recently selected by MTV2 to open dates on the Projekt Revolution tour with Linkin Park and also performed at Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

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JOHNNY AND THE RAZORBLADES "Loud, sarcastic, and obnoxious Johnny and the Razorblades have the groundwork for punk, but with enough melody and sticky-sweet harmonies to fall somewhere between The Beach Boys and Rancid."

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THE SPEEDS
Over the past few years, The Speeds have played every conceivable venue in their hometown, toured relentlessly throughout the Northeast, and licensed their tracks to nearly a dozen high-profile television shows. The band has received airplay on hundreds of radio stations across America and reached millions of listeners in Europe through BigFM. Powerpop pundits have showered their "New Vintage" sound with praise and they win every contest they enter. With the late addition of Rusted Root sideman Dirk Miller, the enhanced lineup recently performed on the MTV Choose or Lose Tour and finished a slew of new tunes set for an exclusive limited digital release in 2009.


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Cheap Wine and Bread
“Cheap Wine and Bread, from southern Ohio, were formed in the early fall of 2009. Using several styles of music, they create a unique blend of original music. Within each song you can hear echoes of working class ethics and undertones of military backgrounds.

The band consists of members that show their own unique influences. Aubrey Hatfield (vocals, guitar, banjo) gains influence from Delta blues, Beat era musings, and gypsy jazz. Darrell Williams (vocals, lead guitar, banjo) has influences from classic country, southern rock, and Texas blues. Rick Powell (bass, vocals) has the playing style of Paul McCartney and James Jamerson. Grant Bailey (drums, vocals) ranges from old time country to early era punk rock. Additional vocals and music provided by Matt Moon and Kelton Williams.”

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Ranger Danger
"If you've got a penchant for hook-laden modern rock, then Ranger Danger's choruses will surely keep you satiated..."
-UWeekly

Ranger Danger are a high energy pop rock trio from Columbus, Ohio. Soon after recording their first EP, "A Call to Arms", buzz about the band quickly began to spread. The musical backgrounds and influences of each member, although quite different from one another, yield a cohesive, catchy sound which appeals to music fans of more than one genre.
Playing a sold out show with two other Columbus bands one week in 2011 and providing direct support for The Dollyrots (Los Angeles/ Blackheart Records) just a few weeks later are only a couple highlights for the band thus far, and they're excited for what's to come.

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EUPHONIC BREW Euphonic Brew has been accepted into Leeway's Homegrown Music Network: www.homegrownmusic.net
Also have been some preliminary talks with agents involved with SimonSays Booking.

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HAVEN
is an edgy, modern rock band based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Influenced by Breaking Benjamin, Our Lady Peace, Tool and Guns n Roses, Haven maintains a prodigious sound that is all their own. Haven’s high-energy live performances and loyal fan base has placed them on the same bills as Drowning Pool, Operator, Sick Puppies, Finger 11 and Seether."

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The Last Troubadour

The Last Troubadour is a band of four guys that started in 2007 with a concept to create anthemic music with a purpose. The music behind the band is concept driven and each and every song. Catchy hooks and creative rock music make for an experience you'll remember. Listen to us if you like Fall Out Boy, Muse or Coheed and Cambria.

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DANGEROUS INC Youngstown, Ohio's own hard rock/metal act DANGEROUS INC., is here to stay with their kick-ass, take no prisoners attitude.Gary's screaming vocals take on new life when accompanied with Greg and Casey's heavy chops and searing dual guitar attack, Shane's heartfelt and intricate Bass beat combined with Leif's thunder-like drum strikes, give this band the heavy hitting rhythm that can be compared to NO other.DANGEROUS INC. is definitely a force for which there is no reckoning!!!

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Into The Crowd

Into The Crowd, A pop-rock Quartet from Cleveland, Ohio. We are set out on a mission, but not just any mission. playing Music is our life, and our life wouldn't be complete without it. From East To west we want our name to spread like wildfire. Playing with great acts like; The Spill Canvas, to Mayday Parade our fan base is growing. We need your Help to further our recognition, and turn the unrealistic, into reality and make the non-believers. Believe.

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JASON GENTILE
is a unique performer with a tendency to leave concert goers holding their breath. Each concert brings new surprises for long-time fans while maintaining the classic JG vibe. Whether listening in person or via ipod; {His} music makes people feel alive. The Jason Gentile experience is increasingly addictive to listeners the more they let go and let the ambient sounds of guitar strings bring them home.

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Faith in a Theory

Faith in a Theory is a high-energy pop punk band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 2010, FIAT, as they have come to be known, is a local act with a sound that can appeal to any music lover. Their latest album, Party Payback, is filled with kinetic lyrics and dynamic hooks yielded from the bands’ various musical influences. In particular, their hit song Dear Charlotte has received quite a buzz in the local and national circuits. On stage their music is piloted by a grand level performance and an overwhelming connection with their fans. Known well throughout the Cleveland area, Faith in a Theory plans to record their new music and continue rocking the stage at local venues while looking forward to branching out even more during this eventful year.

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Heather Evans

Humility, maturity… these are not qualities normally attributed to 25-year-old singer/songwriters of Heather Evans’ caliber.
One doesn’t spend much time with Evans before they are struck by not only how centered she is, but also by her immense faith. Her music doesn’t shy from life’s issues, however. Her lyrics are full of searching and yearning.

Evans released an album called “Impatient Heart” which got quite the buzz, while still a high school kid named Heather Waugh. Her songs landed in 2 episodes of MTV’s Laguna Beach and 3 songs on Nickelodeon’s teen show South of Nowhere. Since then, she’s entered young adulthood and has gotten married, changing her name to Heather Evans.

Moved by Love, Heather Evans makes her stand against the injustice of Human Trafficking (modern-day slavery) through music. Giving a voice to the voiceless. Heather made a music video for "Priceless" a song she wrote about Human Trafficking in the summer of 2008. Recognized by the music community as: ”A one woman benefit tour", when Evans plays live, more often than not, she’s raising money for others. We’ve kidded her that it’s ok to make a bit of money for herself. She’s not against the idea, but then there’s always someone who needs her help. That’s just Heather.

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The Burning River Ramblers


Cleveland, Ohio based The Burning River Ramblers (BRR) has burst onto the
music scene in a big way, and on the heels of their self-titled debut album
release in August 2011, BRR was named a "Top 25 Band to Watch", by the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shuffling between Cleveland and Ohio University in
Athens Ohio, where most of the band's members attend their last year of
school, the group has rapidly earned a large, passionate fan base with their
breezy, funky, groove-tastic, alterna-pop sound. As they continue to tour
regionally in 2012, BRR will continue to make noise -- literally and
symbolically.

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NORTH OF MASON DIXON
Selected as Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star 2008, charted all three singles from debut CD "Born and Raised" in the Mediabase top 100 from mid-2006 thru mid 2008, Selected to perform at the CMA Music Festival in June 2008. Has opened for or supported nearly 100 national artists including Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Leann Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Big & Rich, Craig Morgan, Little Big Town, George Jones, Neal McCoy, Van Zant, Gary Allan, Jimmy Wayne, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, Sara Evans, Rissi Palmer, David Allen Coe, The Lost Trailers, Lee Ann Womack, and many more.

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New Vega

Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, New Vega challenge the phrase "music genre." They seamlessly meld together rock, synth, funk, jazz, and acoustic pop sounds in an eclectically delightful manner. After spending some time with the band, these are guys who anyone would want to know; after listening to ‘Tempo’ (debut album) on repeat for two days straight, this is a band that one simply just does not get sick of listening to." - Ourvinyl.com (L. Turk)

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ONE WAY STREET
PA band OWS started 8 years ago as small sophmore group, and now has captivated audiences of all ages with heart compelling lyrics, melodic chord smashing harmonies, and experienced, positive, hardworking attitude to back it all up. OWS is now available in 1000's of homes through Comcast ON DEMAND,

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VANITY THEFT
"Edgy, with varying tempos, in-your-face lyrics and catchy instrumentals." -Citybeat (C.A. MacConnell)
"Earning respect and fans throughout the Midwest playing upbeat, catchy, and melody driven music that borders on indie and hard rock" -Dayton Daily News (Kris Neises)
--Regular airplay on XM radio indie stations, as well as local fm stations (WEBN in Cincinnati, CD101 in Columbus), opening gigs for The Whigs, He Is Legend, Showbread.

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The Farther I Fall

The Farther I Fall is a 5-piece band from Toledo, Ohio. TFIF takes much pride in incorporating influence from many different genres to get their sound. The Farther I Fall's unique mix of rock, metal, alternative, and post-hardcore continues to give them growing success.

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Youth Never Dies


Youth Never Dies takes the listener speeding through pop punk riffs, sliding through melodic breakdowns and crashing into a blast of heavy metal, delivering a unique sound appealing to many different genres of music. Guitarist Jim Scully and bassist Connor Peterson have participated in the Rock-Off the past two years, giving the band an edge in experience. With Sullivan's glass-shattering vocals, Scully's thrashing guitar riffs, Peterson's melodic bass lines and Mackson's pulse-pounding drum beats, the band shows they have what it takes to win.