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Contact: Mike Maietta (212) 634 - 0427 ext 7

Listen to Badfish - Press Release - Tour Dates - Official Website

The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime seem to be channeling the spirit of their predecessors with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts.

Formed in the spring of 2001, Badfish played their first show to a sold out crowd at the Ocean Mist on the shores of Matunuck, Rhode Island. It seemed a fluke at first—500 people driving an average of an hour to a club in the middle of nowhere, to see a band no one had seen before, playing a show promoted only by a single sidebar in the Providence Phoenix. Once the members of Badfish took the stage and performed, everyone knew why they had felt compelled to drive to Matunuck that night – Sublime had basically been reborn.

Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime – they perform not as Sublime would have, or did – they perform as Badfish does. The attitude of Sublime cannot be faked, so Badfish doesn’t try – they’ve got their own and its one that works. What hits you the most is the heart that these three musicians pour into their show. They are technically skilled players, sound just like Sublime, and some say the live show is the most fun they’ve ever had attending one. But the point is that its genuine – Badfish does Sublime their way, the only way they know how.

Fans keep returning to see Badfish, showing up two or three hours before the opener goes on, just to claim a spot near the front, and the band has a traveling fan base that will get any club pumping. Badfish will keep a crowd of 500 people, or 3000, positively moving for two and a half hours.

“Every now and then a band comes to town that is not worth missing out on…or should I say the music they are covering is not worth missing out on…the band is Badfish and if you like 90's ska-rock heroes Sublime, I would suggest going and checking these guys out.”—Glide Magazine

Contact: Mike Maietta (212) 634 - 0427 ext 7

Listen to Scotty Don't - Press Release - Tour Dates - Official Website

Scotty Don't. An idea conceived by the veteran rockers of a group widely known as Badfish: a Tribute to Sublime. Scotty Don't is more than a band, it's a concept derived from years of touring and stewing creativity that has finally been wrangled into one place. The members of this group are loaded with road tested form and skill, and are whole-heartedly ready to launch the next generation of music fueled by blood, soul, and an intensity that is truly, in all senses of the word, original. Scotty Don't is a no-frills, take it or leave it musical concept being put out for those whom are ready, willing, and able to open their ears. Whether you're a rolling stone, a crazy fool, a freebird, a soul to squeeze, a voodoo chile, a Nine Inch Nail, part of a bad religion, or alone standing on a stairway to heaven, come as you are and experience the harmonized collective madness... the psycho-melodic chemistry that is...... Scotty Don't. See you at the show.

Contact: Howie Schnee (212) 634-0427 x-6

Listen to Project/Object Live - Press Release - Official Website

The members of PROJECT/OBJECT feel that Frank Zappa is one of the 20th Century's greatest and most important composers, and they are on a mission to bring his music to the masses by faithfully recreating the live Zappa experience.

PROJECT/OBJECT formed in the early '90s as an offshoot from an annual Frank Zappa birthday celebration that took place in guitarist Andre Cholmondeley's basement in New Jersey. As the event grew in size and popularity, PROJECT/OBJECT decided to take their show on the road, performing Zappa's music in more cities and larger venues, with a growing set list from every era of Zappa's 30-year recording career. The band strives to stay true to Frank's vision of constantly challenging the musicians and the audiences.

During Zappa's 1984 and 1988 tours, members of PROJECT/OBJECT became friendly with Ike Willis, the legendary 10-plus year Zappa vocalist and guitarist whose career with Frank began in the role of "Joe" on the quintessential Zappa album, Joe's Garage. In 1995, the members of PROJECT/OBJECT sent a tape of a live show to Ike and he was impressed enough that he agreed to come out to the East Coast to join the band onstage for a few gigs in the New York area. After that tremendous first outing, Ike agreed to repeat this experience in the future.

Ike felt the members of PROJECT/OBJECT were able to recreate the fun and excitement that he felt with Frank Zappa on stage. Many other Zappa alumni feel the same way, which has also inspired them to perform with the band, some for entire tours. Napoleon Murphy Brock has now joined the band on two national tours and in Winter 2003, Don Preston went out for his first tour with the band. Since 1998, when the band first took their act on the road, the following alumni have performed with the band: Willis, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Jimmy Carl Black, Ray White, Don Preston, Bunk Gardner, Denny Walley, Mike Keneally, Arthur Barrow, Roy Estrada, Billy Mundi and even Al Malkin. Other notable artists they've collaborated with include Phish drummer Jon Fishman, Capt. Beefheart guitarist Gary Lucas, New York City big band leader and "Zappologist" Ed Palermo, Al Schnier, Chuck Garvey and Jim Loughlin of moe., and Dweezil Zappa drummer Jerry Cucurullo.

Frank Zappa was extremely influential to many musicians and bands, especially many jambands, including Phish, moe., and Deep Banana Blackout. While many jamband fans are aware that Frank Zappa was influential, they are largely unfamiliar with his music. Of those who are familiar, many were too young to have seen him in concert. PROJECT/OBJECT is the closest they will get to the live Zappa experience, and the band has been enjoying increasing support from this growing scene.

In every new market they visit, PROJECT/OBJECT converts the curious into dedicated fans. They want to remind old Zappa fans of the way it used to be and let younger fans, who never experienced a Zappa show, see and hear the way it was.

Contact: Jennifer Sellers (212) 634-0427 x-107

Listen to Foster McGinty - Press Release - Tour Dates - Official Website

With influences such as Jimi Hendrix and Cream, it's no wonder Foster McGinty and his funk/rock vision band earned the title of "power trio." The music is a raw combination of colorful riffs draped over funky grooves that entices a closet dancer to the floor. Lyrically, Foster has been described as Jimi Hendrix meets Woody Guthrie. He draws on everyday emotions and presents them through thought-provoking stories, told with illustrative words.

Live shows are as compelling visually as they are musically--the energy shared on stage with drummer David Butler and bassist Seth Myers seems to project with the same intensity as the music. All three musicians share, smiles, laughs, and admiration as they take things to higher levels. Their jams display chemistry, musical capacity and diversity.

"For those who like Cream, Jimi Hendrix and the Experience and other bands under the "power trio" label, "State of Mind Music Box" is exactly what you're looking for. For those who enjoy blues and its great guitarists, Foster McGinty burns up the guitar in a style favorable to that of a Robert Johnson or a T. Bone Walker." ---James Samons-The Southeast Missourian

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