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"[Dialtone] have a decided garage punk edge that glories in poking fun at the foibles of modern society and do so with good garage-y hooks and sly humor. A solid simple rocker, 'Two Left Feet' has a Violent Femmes vibe to it, especially in Orea's vocal tude. Sarcasm suffuses 'Simon Le Bon,' taking the retro-'80s crowd to task. 'Do You Love Your Cell Phone?' has terrific guitar bit and is the most memorable chorus here. The band's songs beg for video treatment." - Music Connection Magazine

[Dialtone's] been jamming together for about two years and have devised a simple, unpretentious, straightforward style of 'New Wave-Grunge-Disco-Punk' rock that has a vinyl, nostalgic air. The music is a little fuzzy 'round the edges and the band has a lighthearted approach that is refreshing. Their name, Dialtone (as opposed to ringtones), even hearkens back to older times. So, they've got a vintage sound while singing about the detriments of modern technology. A nice contrast. The title track, 'No Hang-Ups,' is a bright song, with a nice shuffle on the snare drum throughout and some distorted guitar picking. It starts with the lament: “Always on your telephone/even when we're all alone” but seems also to be a good love song about accepting a person as is." - Gray Hunter, Blog Critics Magazine

Dialtone is Los Angeles based three-piece with a simple, unpretentious, straightforward style of 'New Wave-Grunge-Disco-Punk' rock that has a vinyl, nostalgic air. They've got a vintage sound while singing about the detriments of modern technology.

For more information on Michael, please refer to his MySpace blog here:

http://www.MySpace.com/TheAnkhProject

PRESS RELEASE

Michael Stollaire ~ Releases Mark II Remastered Holy Avenger!

After being signed to SONY Group imprint, Platinum West Records, the entire CD was revamped with a more thunderous production!

For_Immediate_Release:

United States of America (Press Release) September 9, 2008 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

United States of America (Press Release) October 1, 2008 -- MICHAEL STOLLAIRE PREPARES TO RELEASE MARK II VERSION OF DEBUT ALBUM, "HOLY AVENGER!"

September 9, 2008 (Los Angeles, California, USA)

CD Release Date: October 1, 2008. Platinum West Records.

Platinum West Records, the leading independent source for high quality music audio and audio/visual music programming, is proud to announce the release of the debut full-length album of Michael Stollaire via JetSpeed Records.

Recorded in Winter 2007, "HOLY AVENGER" captures the essence of the free-form poetry that Michael Stollaire is famous for, and its transformation into lyrical music that penetrates the listener's heart and soul. Recorded in DTS and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, "HOLY AVENGER" features a genre-spanning set list that includes the first single "Little Princess," the powerful ballad "I Can't Let You Go," the undeniable force of "Watch Her Walk," the pounding resonance of "Just Like Yesterday," the experimental hard-core rock of "Quest 4 Power," the face-melting guitar instrumental, "MGO," and others.

"Trinity" and "Holy Avenger" are available via iTunes and CDBABY.com, and over 40 other download sites, 1500+ record stores internationally, added to over 150 radio stations' rotation, and 5-10 more every week!

Artist Information, Sample Tracks, and EPKs here:

http://www.sonicbids.com/MichaelStollaire

http://www.MySpace.com/theankhproject

http://www.michaelstollaire.com

Bonus tracks on the CD/DVD will include exclusive interviews with Michael Stollaire, along with live performances and promotional video footage, making this a must-have release for both fans and music enthusiasts alike. Stollaire's "TRINTY" EP was released by JetSpeed earlier in November 2007.

See Michael Stollaire and The Ankh Project on tour in 2008!
Look for upcoming shows at New York City's Pussycat Lounge, and supporting national recording artists! Check out his official artist sites for details.

"Holy Avenger" ~ Mark II is available via CDBABY.com here:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mstollaire2

For further information, including booking, interviews, etc., contact Michael Stollaire's management at:

info@michaelstollaire.com

818-31-ANGEL (818-312-6435)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Arqum Iqbal (310) 896-1649 arqum@arqumiqbal.com www.arqumiqbal.com Don’t Fret - Get Back to the Future! Rock Guitar is revived in one single Jam Session! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (09/06/08) - So you love Steve Vai and your iPod has Satriani's Time Machine loaded in a desperate attempt to relive the days of these super-talented Rock guitarists? You still remember when mainstream music didn't drown these masters out with mediocrity.

You believe those days have all vanished right? All you are left with are dusty memories of Peavey's and posters of Beck, Paige and Hendrix packed carefully away in a corner in your mind? Think again! A brand new instrumental Rock guitarist is about to change all that. Arqum Iqbal is about to inject you with adrenaline and fill your iPod with a fresh new wave of tracks! Don't fret! Get back to the future with Arqum Iqbal's debut CD, Jam Session! Arqum Iqbal is originally from Doncaster, England, but now calls Los Angeles home. He traces the first spark of his blazing musical journey to one single life-changing night. Arqum tells the story, “In 1993 my friends dragged me to see Vai perform at “The Rave” in Milwaukee. The concert changed me in an instant - it was the most amazing display of talent I had ever seen.” The very next day, Arqum bought a guitar and amp for $100.00 and started to teach myself how to play. After years of practice, snapped strings, shredded frets, blown amps, and bloody fingers, Arqum was ready to unleash his talent on the world with his debut - Jam Session. Jam Session was recorded at Imperial Square Music Studios in Santa Fe Springs, California. While Arqum played all instruments and produced the album, he definitely had some talented help. Co-producers Joe Rullo and Keith Shamp added their talents in the studio and were a form of support for Arqum. The tracks within Jam Session tell a story, without words - displaying Iqbal's inherent ability to create an instrumental story. The eleven tracks are more akin to eleven chapters in a musical book. Power and craft emanate throughout the project. The surreal and impending track “Intro” sets the stage for the speed and mood of the rest of the tracks. “Jam Session,” the title track follows with a groovy, beat driven, action-filled guitar feast. Quieter acoustic and more mellow works can be found in “Budha's Dance,” “Mai's Love For,” and “Passion.” Jam Session now available worldwide on iTunes, CDBaby, and the links below. FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT: www.arqumiqbal.com

The tracks within Jam Session seem to tell a story, without words like an instrumental journey through chapters of a book that is different for each listener. However, there's no doubt that power and craft emanate throughout the whole project.

Instrumental electric and acoustic guitar music. Melodic lines that will catch your attention.

Guitar player from Norway. Melodic lines based on chordal structure is what Cato B. Hagen is all about. Influenced by players like Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Uli Jon Roth, Brian May and Ritchie Blackmore. Also lately strongly influenced by movie score composers and classical music.

March 2007

Pro & Reg ft. Tame One, Bricks to Bmore
BP of urb magazine
This is not a Redman freestyle over Spank Rock's "backyard betty" beat,
although that'd be fuckin awesome. Instead it's relarive new cats Pro & Reg of
Baltimore teaming up with Brick city native and former Artifact Tame One.
Mixing a wall of head-nodding noise and some lickety-split quick
rhymes, "Bricks to Bmore" is as energetic as energetic is.
**** BP

March 2007
Pro & Reg announce the release of their EP Bricks 2 Bmore on CD and all digital music download sources

Coming off the number one success of the twelve inch vinyl on college radio Hip Hop charts rap network record breakers and www.rapattacklives.com ( http://www.rapattacklives.com/charts_262.htm) Pro & Reg drop their first CD. Tame One, Bex and Third Kind are featured on the album.

Pro & Reg have also released the song “On Our Own” on internet and college radio along with “Let’s Go” and “You Got me” in Mp3 form. The EP Drops on May 15th.

Contact: Pro from pro & reg at bigzoikes@yahoo.com, 443 745 2917 Web site www.proandreg.com Press kit epk www.sonicbids.com/proreg Or www.myspace.com/proreg

Here is the track listing
1. On our Own- Pro and Reg produced by Infinite Eye
2. Raspy- Pro, Reg and Bex produced by Reg
3. Bricks 2 Bmore- Pro, Reg. and Tame One produced by Reg
4. Real Ain’t always Right- Pro and Reg produced by Reg
5. Let’s Go- A Pro solo song produced by Craig Rip
6. Brain Surgery Remix- Pro, Reg and Def Cef produced by Dichter2productions
7. You Got me- A Reg solo song produced by Reg
8. Pro and Reg- Pro and Reg produced by Reg
9 Old School Rules- Pro and Reg produced by Reg
10 Intricate Syndicate- Pro, Reg and Mr. Kopcik produced by Infinate Eye

Pro & Reg ft. Tame One, Bricks to Bmore BP of urb magazine This is not a Redman freestyle over Spank Rock's "backyard betty" beat- although that'd be fuckin awesome. Instead it's relarive new cats Pro & Reg of Baltimore teaming up with Brick city native and former Artifact Tame One. Mixing a wall of head-nodding noise and some lickety-split quick rhymes, "Bricks to Bmore" is as energetic as energetic is. **** BP
#1 on College Radio!!
www.rapattacklives.com
(RapAttackLives.com Issue# 262- January 16, 2007)

LW TW ARTIST TITLE LABEL
5 1 PRO & REG Bricks To B-More Pro & Reg
8 2 TRU-PAZ Dust Yourself Off Urbnet
21 3 ALOE BLACC I'm Beautiful Rhymesayers
20 4 PLANET ASIA Thick Ropes Gold Chain Music/ABB
10 5 SKULL Boom Di Boom di YG Entertainment
12 6 INTELLEKT & DIRTY DIGITS Phenom.Mental ATF Records
7 7 NAS Hip-Hop Is Dead Def Jam
9 8 SUSPENS Never Fallin Back Suspens Recording
11 9 CLAN DESTINED Plan B VJC Records
22 10 GEORGIA ANN MULDROW Leroy Stones Throw
18 11 EMILIO ROJAS Keep On Runnin Wax Reform
15 12 MYKA 9 Viles Citrus Recordings
6 13 GUILTY SIMPSON Clap Your Hands Stones Throw
14 14 MIGHTY MYSTIC Better Times Split2nd Ent.
NEW 15 MUDKIDS The Bounce Crush Entertainment
16 16 COOLWADDA
F/ KEAK DA SNEAK From Behind Asphalt
13 17 MAIN FLOW & 7 L Forever Brick Records
1 18 EL-P Everything Must Go Def Jux
4 19 CEE KNOWLEDGE Rap Renegades 7 N A Crescent
3 20 DL Mirror Commonwealth
26 21 KNOWA LAZARUS Millionaire Q-York
23 22 THE 1SHANTI India Bambaataa Flatbush Junction
NEW 23 BRAVEZ TEAM HYPHY Bay Boyz Stand Up / Green Light
24 24 RAINMAN Out Here Chime Entertainment
19 25 BLACK MILK U's A Freak **** Fat Beats
27 26 P.O.S. Bleeding Hearts Club Rhymesayers
28 27 SNEAKY PETE U Don't Know Wondertone
2 28 BOSSMAN A-Yo Virgin
NEW 29 SURREAL & THE SOUND PROVIDERS Just Gettin' Started ABB Records
17 30 DONNIE DARKO Alone In My Room Never So Deep

TOP FIVE MOST ADDED
ARTIST TITLE LABEL
1 PETE ROCK F/ D BLOCK 914 Nature Sounds
2 DJ A-TRAK Step Off Audio Research
3 BROTHER ALI Truth Is Rhymesayers
4 X-CLAN Weapon X Suburban Noise Records
5 MACROMANTICS Moments In Movement Kill Rock Stars

College Radio DJ Reviews

CJUM - Brandon - Winnipeg, MB (University of Manitoba
"4/5. The first thing I noticed about this record is that they are promoing with some serious product. This is a really nice package; plastic sleeve, full color jacket and label and a nice pressing on some heavy wax. It makes you shake your head further at major labels that service flimsy discs with the same track on both sides. The cover is a little hard on the eyes and many heads flipping through the crates might pass this one up on account of they don't want to try and decipher the cover text, but for us heads it sets of alarm bells. Bricks to Bmore has that rolling production and an intense yet good feeling vibe. Lyrically this record is above average thanks in part to Tame One who surprisingly doesn't appear to be the standout emcee he has been while guesting in recent years. Old School rules is a good counterpart to Bricks, something more mellow. There's a little bit of contrast between the Pro & Reg flows which are amped and the more smoothed out beat (the first MC more than the second) but it's all quality. Raspy might be my favorite joint though, one of those slower ill beat type tracks to play late in your show once you've gotten everyone's attention. DJ participation is on point throughout this release too."

CKCU - DJ Ducats - Ottawa, ON (Carleton University)
"I've run this on the show a couple times so far. Dig this one.

Joint One - Joey Slick - Tokyo, Japan (Commercial Station)
"We like. We have spun a few songs off of the 12"."

KAZI - Nick Nack - Austin, TX (Community Station)
"Good to hear some new stuff from Tame. Nice production."

KHQT - DJ SA - Los Cruces, NM (Commercial Station)
"Nice one! I'm blasting this off in NM!"

KSJS - Jaws - San Jose, CA (San Jose State University)
"THE BEATS IS REAL DOPE AND THE RHYMES COMPLIMENT THE BEAT. SOLID RECORD. THIS IS GETTING GOOD SPINS AT KSJS. IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS IT'LL HIT OUR HEAVY ROTATION FO SHO."

KSYM - Scuba Steve - San Antonio, TX (San Antonio College)
"Fresh boom bap track & the MCs are pretty fresh too. I like the aggressive feel of the track & it's well versed from front to back. The first dude sounds a lot like the Lords of the Underground. Tame One has still got it & it's always dope to hear him on the track, as I'm a fan for life."

KUNM - DJ Kayote - Albuquerque, NM (University of New Mexico)
"The year is off to a banging start!!!! Digging the Pro and Reg!"

KWUR - Yoni - St. Louis, MO (Washington University St. Louis)
"This is getting a great response at KWUR. All the hip hop DJs are playing it."

KXLU - Mike Nardone - Los Angeles, CA (Loyola Marymount University) "The Tame song is pretty good, I don't love it but have been giving it some run."

KZSU - DJ Cikee - Stanford, CA (Stanford University)
"Nice collabo with Tame One. Artifacts need to get back together!"

Mixtape - DJ Quickie Mart - Los Angeles, CA
"I got a lot of underground club gigs coming up. I'll be spinnin this one for sure."

QUAKE - Earthquake - Seattle, WA (Internet Station) "Oh yea this is nice. I like how the beat works with the style of these cats. Always nice to here Tame One rep too on a track."

WDBM - Dustin - East Lansing, MI (Michigan State University) "Real dope production. Dudes rip the hell out of this track too. Tame one, underground overslept on legend, adds a real nice touch to this track as well."

WICB - J-Styles - Ithaca, NY (Ithaca College)
"Another solid track. The track is tight; I like how the horns come in and out. Although none of the emcees really do it for me, the mix of all of their different styles sounds really good over the track. Old school rules was probably my favorite track on this record and got the most spins."

WMHB - Adam L. - Waterville, ME (Colby College)
"I love the Pro & Reg track, "Bricks to B-More"--I gave it a good listen
yesterday while I was doing some studyin for finals, and it got me goin! Solid production and crazy lyricism!"

WNHU - DJ Lokash - New Haven, CT (New Have University)
"Good one. I have been spinning it consistently."

WODU - Nesto - Norfolk, VA (Old Dominion University)
"This is dope. I think the production outshines the MCs a bit though."

WPKN - DJ Halo - Fairfield, CT (Community Station)
"These cats come out swinging with the ill guest spots (tame rips it) and dope beats. Just plain good music there, rap fan or not. Mikey says he likes it."

WPRK - Jessica - Orlando, FL (Rollins College)
"The song is hot and is immediately added to the rotation! We will spin it tonight along with a bunch of the other priorities "

WRAS - Brandon - Atlanta, GA (Georgia State University)
"Dope. We spun it on our 12/10 show."

WRFL - Shareef - Lexington, KY (University of Kentucky) "A solid head nodder, these cats mesh well with Tame One's smoked out style. Dope beats and rhymes always wins in the end."

WUML - Jim Tess - Lowell, MA (University of Massachusetts Lowell)
"Pro and Reg ft Tame One is dope."

WUSB - Oxygen - Long Island, NY (University of Stony Brook)
"I've been bumping this. Love me some Tame One."

December 2006
Pro&Reg press release
Pro&Reg records

Pro&Reg present Bricks to B-more. Their first single from Pro® records which is now available for purchase at www.proandreg.com. The single, which features Tame One from the legendary Artifacts, is on twelve inch vinyl with full color artwork and record bags. Ready to go for distribution, the record will also be on a promotional push by Double J from www.foundation-media.com for November and December 2006. This will allow the song to chart on CMJ, rap attack lives and other various top 30 charts composed by college radio djs across the country. Full color flyers and promo cds are included with the vinyl pieces upon delivery. The individual songs from the vinyl will also be available for on line purchase on itunes, rhapsody, napster and all other major Internet sites for downloading music. Listen to the vinyl and check out our EPK at www.sonicbids.com/proreg Or hit the website at www.proandreg.com

Pro&Reg present Bricks to B-more feat. Tame One
Side A Bricks to B-more 3:12
Bricks to B-more instrumental 3:11
Raspy 3:36
Side B Old School rules 4:07
Old school rules instrumental 4:13
Raspy Acapella 2:54

Pro&Reg currently have three download songs for fans and new listeners to record and enjoy while awaiting the full length release of Pro&Reg's album on Compact Disc at www.proandreg.com. Keep your eyes open For Pro&Reg “the Bonus tracks” cd in the local Baltimore MD area as well as online.

Get our music at www.proandreg.com or www.myspace.com/proreg. We have vinyl, CD or Mp3 so get at us!!!

Bob Eaton
July 25, 2008
Alan - I sang "Back In Vietnam" for my Nam/Afghan/Iraq vets PTSD group the other day and everyone loved it. Simple words yet so powerful and true. Thanks for the inspiration. You got me writing songs again.
Later Bro,
Bob Eaton
100% disabled Nam vet

Lead Song on Viking Radio Podcast - July 7, 2008
alan ross haynes is the leading performer on the latest Viking Radio Podcast!
New Viking Radio PodCast:
Americana/Rock PodCast: "Meet Snorri Sturluson, 13th Century Norsk Poet":
http://thevikingradio.com/radio/PodCastHTML/ep071.htm
#17 on Idol Underground Chart - July 3, 2008
Your Chart Ranking
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 From:
"Artist Underground"
Add sender to Contacts
To:
alanrosshaynes@yahoo.com
Congratulations Alan Haynes!
Listeners on Artist Underground have rated your song among the top 50 tracks in the Country genre during the previous week.

Another Road Show Records Release Including Songs by alan ross haynes - April 5, 2008
Three of Alan’s songs from his “New Roads”CD are included on the newly released Road Show Records Pro Series Compilation, volume 1.
www.roadshorecords.com
Soon to be available on CD Baby!

Alan and Melissa Live on Radio, Wed., March 15 - March 15, 2008
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:45:17 -0500
Hi everyone - hope you can tune in on your computers this Wednesday night at 8 PM to Common Sense Songs on WBCR 97.7 FM to hear Melissa Holland and Alan Ross Haynes live on the air with us -

you can go to http://www.berkshireradio.org/ to hear the live stream!

Cooley sound is very universal! His sound caters to the world, he can be hyphy like other Bay Area Artist, He can make songs with that East Coast Sounds. He can make party music for the clubs! Also that down south music that everyone loves!!

San Francisco, CA. August 4, 2006

Cooley is a new artist out of San Francisco who is about to set new heights. With his intoxicating rhymes and productions he cannot fail. He is joining by features that compliment his style completely. With his hyper stage presence. He can easily turn any event into a party!
Marie Loggia-Kee says "With every listen, II Kold gets better and better." "Cooley's styling is cooler that a balmy winter night in his hometown, San Francisco;" From LA Music Guide. "Solid rhyming skills showcase Cooley's potential to be a major rap contender," David Alston, Exclusive Magazine. Now with the soon to be release album "Grown **** Man". Cooley has envolve to a complet artist, producer & performer. Contact Clinton or Andre to license any songs for movies, commercials. etc.

For Booking:
Czechmate Entertainment P.O. Box 24090 / San Francisco, CA. 94124-4090
Clinton Gasaway or Andre Louis at 415 267-6972, 415 370-6229 or
czechmateent@aol.com or czechmate_cphive@yahoo.com