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CrossTape is:
Paul Bill / Vocals and Guitar
Michael Winterbauer / Bass and Vocals
Gino Serra / Drums
CrossTape was founded in the Spring of 2009. After the band had played a few local gigs under many different names, Drummer- Gino Serra came up with the name "CrossTape" while setting up equipment.
From the moment Mike, Paul, and Gino came together they had an instant passion for pop/punk music. With bands like Blink-182, Taking Back Sunday, The All-American Rejects, and local legends Park as inflences CrossTape quickly elevated and created a unique sound crossed between pop/punk and alternative/rock.



Brian Evans

Brian Evans new song "At Fenway" for The Boston Red Sox lip-synced by YouTube Sensation Keenan Cahill FOR IMMEDIATELY RELEASE In just ten days, Brian Evans new song "At Fenway" has been discussed on Fox News, NESN, ESPN, and more as his Boston Red Sox song is going viral on YouTube. YouTube Sensation Keenan Cahill lip-synced the new song, which just was released last week on ITunes, and it's received over 125,000 views on YouTube in just days. Brian's website is www.brianevans.com "At Fenway" can be seen at www.atfenwaysong.com, showcasing Keenan's take on it. Evans is relocating to Boston on July 27th.




Phillip Sandifer

Phillip Sandifer is a writer, recording artist and producer. His music is primarily known within the Contemporary Christian music field although he has written for or recorded with such artists as Jennifer Warnes, Glen Campbell, Fernando Ortega, Wendy Foy (Sierra), Billy Crockett, Michele Wagner, Bob Bennett, Rob Frazier, Dawn Smith Jordan (Miss South Carolina) and others. He has also participated on recordings distributed by EMI, Disney, BMG and Warner Music Group although most of his solo recordings have been released on Urgent Records, an independent label founded by Sandifer in 1984. He has performed with Steven Curtis Chapman, Twila Paris, Whiteheart, Fernando Ortega, Bob Bennett, 4Him, Billy Crockett and many others.
"Expression: Songs Of Worship" (an album of worship songs). Released in December of 2010.



Glen Foster

Glen Foster has been playing guitar and performing for more than 30 years. His original songs range from intricate finger-picking ballads and country-flavored pop to highly creative electric rock n roll.
The style of music that Glen Foster Group creates incorporates vital and interesting lyrics, stylized melodies, creative chord structures and crisp, modern production. Putting all this technique into one great package takes extraordinary talent and this trio surely has that. The full length CD is set for release sometime in the fall of 2011, but the EP is currently available at most digital store fronts. This is one group that audiences love seeing live. Their shows are hard hitting, ranging from fast paced electric rockers to haunting acoustic vocal ballads, and everything in between. The Glen Foster Group is currently working with A & R Select based in West Hollywood, Ca. for licensing, publishing, recording and/or placement opportunities.





Superdarling

Tanya-Lee Davies’s femme-pop alter ego surfaces and takes the form of Superdarling. Superdarling has a PhD in lurve and associated practises. Romantic to the core, in another era she may have been a southern belle, a 60’s icon or an Indian goddess. She’s chic but earthy - loungey pop - lush folk She turns up the volume on Love with her Lo-Fi Pop sounds like…… Chrissie Hynde meets Sergio Mendes at a Bacharach retrospective. They take a ride on a duck blue vespa, breezily romancing one another for a day - as the sunsets they part, but they have created Superdarling. This most precious love child with the pure pop pedigree has a gift for easy eloquence and silky grooves. She travels the airwaves spreading sweet honey love and the feeling that this song must never end ? 60’s Bacharach Psychedelic Doris Day Chrissie Hynde’s 2nd Cousin



Ernest Dufar


"Ernie Dufour sings a song during the Barrie Out of the Cold volunteer appreciation night at Bethel Community Church,last night."Ian Mcinroy - Barrie Examiner
The majority of my songs are extemporized. I sing what I am feeling in that particular moment. I draw inspiration from life, whether it is a single feeling, an experience of another, or even taken from a dream. The creations are based on truth, empathy and raw human experience. They come from a place that I cannot take credit for as they come straight through me from places unknown. I strive to do them justice. When I hear that one of my songs created emotion and sensation in another is my greatest sense of accomplishment.






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Sara Grobin


Sara Groban,Originally from Palm Desert, California, Sara Groban is an independent singer/songwriter. She has played guitar for 9 years and has been composing her own music since the age of 13. Her influence came from her brother Ehren Groban.
Sara Groban is proud to introduce herself to audiences worldwide with the release of her debut CD "Notes From Underground". Her lead single off of this CD is "Seasons". "This song is meant to represent the different parts of a relationship that change over time with some negative and positive influences", states Sara. Relationships are hard emotionally and physically and the yearning to move forward without dragging in the past puts an emotional toll on ones system. These types of emotions are ever present in this song. Her eloquent introduction with acoustic guitar brings an authentic natural feel to this song. She uses a technique called finger picking in her music with other common threads of unique melodic verses and overall style. Her vocals are tender, yet contain power when needed. The sensations that flow are the feeling of calm and peace. It is a very introspective song told through a storyteller’s heart through her glorious music.
Sara Groban is a multi-generational artist that brings her wonderful folk/pop songs to the masses. No matter what age you are, what gender you are, what personality you have, her music will touch your soul. Her new CD "Notes From Underground" is a compilation of songs that represent snippets of her life whether they be melancholy or joyous, you’ll experience both with Sara. It is obvious that musical talent runs through her family as Josh Groban is her cousin. Sara’s CD is available at most digital storefronts.



Blake Clifford

Blake Clifford grew up in Chicagoland listening to a diverse selection of seventies artists on Chicago’s then mega-station, WLS Radio, forming a love for many styles of music early on in his life. Continuing in this tradition throughout the eighties, nineties, and right into the current century; Blake’s influences range from classical to heavy metal right on to modern jazz. Blake’s writing style combines these elements with his love for power pop creating harmony-laden power-pop guitar-rock. Phew, now that’s a category! A new genre, I think not, but this meld of rock-style guitar and harmony-laden pop music has become Blake's signature style.
Blake was awarded the Presidential Scholarship in Classical Guitar Performance from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, received a full-tuition performance scholarship from the Chicago Musical College to study classical guitar with Paul Henry. Blake attended the International GuitarFest at the Boston Conservatory of Music and was part of master classes with many world class classical guitarists, most notable, Hubert Kappel.



John Nicole
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fl, in 1949, John Nicole spent much of his early youth playing at the beaches in southern Florida, enjoying fresh air and sunshine, fishing, driving fast, acting in local and regional theater, working in films, such as "The Eight Daffodil," produced by Burt Reynolds. John attended Palm Beach College years while acting for a number of regional theaters and playing in a rock during weeknights. John formed a band and played drums for "The Electric Harpoons", the opening band for Florida’s first official Love In. While he started his professional career in music by playing drums, much earlier in his life he studied guitar (on an "Elvis" guitar), and began improvising tunes on his grandmother’s grand piano. During college became friends with Burt Reynolds who had once gone to the same school as John. Reynolds offered to help finance John’s continued training in art of acting. John moved to New York City to study at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

John Nicole’s unique style and eclectic array of genres, sounds, spaces and tone, are all reflected in his new album, "Breathing You," which is available at JohnNicoleMusic.com.


André d’Almeida

André d’Almeida is the oldest of 9 children. He is a Portuguese pop/folk singer and songwriter based in New York. He finished his degree in Holland and spent 4 years in China and South-East Asia. In 2005 he moved to Colorado for his PhD and in 2007 to New York to continue developing and sharing his music. His debut CD, "Mares da China", was recorded in London and released in Portugal in 2002. His first show was in New York in 2007. In 2008, he reached the final of the American OS band contest and later that year he had single “Espiritos da Montanha” featured in the North American CD compilation, "Chill Out". In 2009, Nightlife Productions signed him to record with the multi-platinum producer, Sean Gill. Now with his PhD concluded, André is focusing on studio rehearsing his new repertoire. Summer of 2011 he will be back on the road with his new band.




Lisa Roq

Lisa Rocks is an enigma…and that’s definitely not a bad thing. She performs with an energy, raw sex appeal, and style that you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. She plays by her own rules, doesn’t care what anybody thinks, and isn’t afraid to do her own thing. And that’s why you can’t help but love her. In a world that does its best to define who we are, she takes control and makes her world what she wants it to be.
Lisa knew that she was destined for the stage from the time she was young. Like many artists she got her start singing in the church, which quickly led to her life-long love affair with music. She soon dedicated herself to making her voice the perfect instrument, and enrolled in various art schools in pursuit of greatness. With a background in several vocal genres, Lisa has the talent to work several styles into her music. Her ability to use her voice in so many ways makes her an unforgettable act, unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Being the first lady of I Can Music Records, Lisa is about to change the very face of pop music. Her unique style is already making waves in the music industry, and her commitment to being the best has her future looking brighter than ever. She feeds off the energy of her fans, and your support means the world to her. Do yourself a favor and start following Lisa Roq's now; it’s only a matter of time before you won’t have a choice.



SJ


SJ’s music draws on similarities from artists such as Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz and Dave Matthews while blending a spectrum of sounds from acoustic/folk to soul and lighter pop to modern rock.SJ is best described as an acoustically soulful folkster.
Miami-based acoustic singer-songwriter SJ blends melodic folk, a chill vibe, and diverse arrangements creating an acoustically soulful groove and sound. SJ’s music draws on similarities from artists such as Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz and Dave Matthews while blending a spectrum of sounds from acoustic/folk to soul, and lighter pop to modern rock. Connecting his influences, an array of styles and his own personal touch, SJ is best described as an acoustically soulful folkster.



Terry Fancher

Terry Fancher was born October 4, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up with much music around him. At the age of 5, he was given his first guitar, with it, a challenge, "Learn to play and we will buy you an amp." The challenge was taken. Early on intrigued by Don Rich of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos, Terry found his desire of guitar playing. In 1964, with the British Invasion, all switched for Terry with the Beatles being on Ed Sullivan, a whole new life was breathed into the music of his heart.
Growing up, Terry had many musical influences: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jethro Tull, Grand Funk Railroad, Cat Stevens and too many to include. It was in a chance to meet with Craig Chaquico, formerly of Jefferson Starship, that Terry found a new challenge musically, instrumental smooth jazz, ambient new age. Also a style of playing known as, "freehand" which Terry has mastered well.
Terry now says, all these are written somewhere, somehow in his music. He composes, records and performs his music. The songs all being musical journeys, all have heartfelt notes and spirit driven sounds. His concerts are an experience with the guitar and keyboards, as Terry also is the composer, performer and producer behind "Infusia:528" a music that features more the keyboard. A music for spirit, soul and body, a music that heals and soothes.




JES


JES was affectionately dubbed "the voice of TIËSTO" for her work on his Elements Of Life album and subsequent world tour. A New York native, JES’ songs have led numerous radio and club charts. Her voice is instantly recognizable from the chart-topping pop hit, "As The Rush Comes," as MOTORCYCLE with GABRIEL & DRESDEN. That hit song was named Billboard Magazine’s "#4 most played dance song of the decade" from Billboard’s 2000-2010 charts, no small feat considering the endless output of faceless electronica. JES has collaborated with the world’s leading DJs/producers, including TIËSTO, BT, ARMIN VAN BUUREN, GABRIEL & DRESDEN, RICHARD DURAND and others. She is sought-after not only for her magical voice, but for her command of audiences when performing live. Multi-national corporations have taken notice, and JES has composed original music for Coca-Cola and performed live during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. JES is a darling of the international entertainment press, having appeared on the UK’s "Top Of The Pops" TV program in 2004 alongside BEYONCÉ and MAROON 5.



Hugo Da Boss
Hugo Da Boss is the next big thing. WOW! That’s a huge statement, but this talented rapper, who plays piano and sings, too, is ready to live up to it. The music that the Son of Harlem is doing now, for his debut cd, is called "swag music," but if you think that Hugo Da Boss is just about rap music, you would be seriously mistaken. His "swag music" is about "flava and musical instrumentation, plus some strong musical intelligence."
The piano prodigy, who as a young teenager, attended the world renowned Juilliard School of Music in New York City, and is a trained classical pianist who learned music theory and took vocal classes. As a kid, he listened to his brother deejaying and the music of P.Diddy and Mase, both from his native Harlem, spilled out of the room, mixing with the sounds of Scott Joplin, whose life story and musical innovative pierced Hugo’s ears when he saw the classic movie starring Billy Dee Williams and got him interested in piano. The gifted musician has played the legendary Carnegie Hall, where he wowed (there’s that word again) the crowd. All of these intricate sounds and beats mixed in Hugo and he wants to blend hip-hop with the various styles of music (jazz, blues, pop, et al.) that he has learned to appreciate while studying at the prestigious music school. "I like to call what I do 'swag music.' It’s the music that Ludacris, Akon and Fabolous (among others) do, artists who brought the party back to music. I want to do that kind of music so that hip-hop can be the music of the people again and not just about bling-bling and places that people might never see. I want to get back to music that you hear in the club and music that just makes you want to dance. I make music for the ladies, like any young artist does, but I consider everybody."




Michael Jameson

MICHAEL JAMESON is a newly formed band whose members are composers/songwriters/lyricists and highly qualified musicians.
Each band member has written songs/compositions/commercials and performed and recorded with many top artists in the past 20 years. Many of their songs can be heard on Internet and FM radio stations worldwide.
Recently, Michael Jameson has been signed to an exclusive publishing deal with API Music International Inc. API is a new publishing company based out of Vancouver Canada with worldwide influences on many different levels.
Michael Jameson is also proud to be included in the ABACA Entertainment Group and has artist representation with Debora Nortman. ABACA Entertainment Group will be presenting selected songs from the Michael Jameson CD at upcoming POPKOMM and MIDEM music conferences.




Kerry Wilkins


Kerry has electricified audiences on-stage with Kim Waters, Marion Meadows, Kirk Whalum, Bobby Lyle, Billy Paul, Ronnie Laws, Melba Moore, Howard Hewitt, Frank McCombs, Gerald Alston and many others.
A smile graces Kerry's face as he reminisces about his childhood in Houston, Texas where he was born and raised. He vividly recalls the sizzling summers of backyard barbeques and get-togethers with the sounds of Hendrix, Funkadelic and Santana. As a boy, he would imagine that it was he who was on those records performing those awesome guitar licks as the euphoria swelled within him. Kerry set out to make this dream a reality by enrolling in guitar lessons at the age of 12. Kerry's giftedness would enable him to join his first band at the age of 16. The following year his high school stage band recruited him where he expanded his knowledge of chart reading and jazz chording. Displaying his abounding versatility on lead and rhythm guitar, he would go on to showcase his talent in various local funk, r&b, pop/rock, and tejano bands.
Kerry is teaming up again with Producer Gregg Moore to write and release new music for his third compact disc due out in 2012.




JOURNEYS

Journeys is the project of five experienced top musicians from Zurich, Switzerland, who have been on the scene for the last twenty-five years. Guitarist Dennis Roshard, who played with Grammy Award Winner Andreas Vollenweider, wrote most of the compositions. Also Pianist Angelo Signore, whose outstanding playing enriches this CD, contributed two compositions. Philippe Mall is one of the truly brilliant sax players and composers on the scene today. Luciano Maranta grounds the music with his solid bass playing, while Drummer Robert Mark and Percussionist Willy Kotoun drive the band with their fiery rhythms. The present CD "New Destinations" (2011) is the result of their fruitful collaboration, impatiently awaited by loyal fans in the bands homecountry, to be discovered by music lovers around the globe as soon as possible. Audio and Video Information on www.journeys.ch



Dale Goodridge


Soulful, Passionate and Harmonious Rock music by a Solo Multi-instru(mentalist)
Originally from the UK and now residing in Melbourne, Australia, Dale Goodridge has been a musician since he was twelve years old. He has been in various rock bands over the years, had a couple of near misses and just decided one day to pursue writing and recording his own music.
He built his own studio and proceeded the mammoth task of writing, recording and producing his own music. He is a multi-instru(mentalist) and hopes that people will enjoy the fruits of his labour. From love songs to heavy rock, he hopes to be dynamic and surprising in his output.
As a writer member of APRA, he is always working on 'The song'.







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