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| From | Kerry Kompost <kerry_kompost@yahoo.com> |
| Subject | Re: MARS HOLLOW Release Self-Titled Debut on 10T Records |
| Date | Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:40:23 -0700 (PDT) |
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Auditeers,
Sorry I haven't contributed here in decades, but I've been lurking -- aggressively -- and still enjoy reading everyone's thoughts such as the recent Alex Chilton appreciation theads and the Beatles covers, etc.
Please, if I may ask, indulge me: although my band is very much rooted in progressive rock, we are, first and foremost, melody-minded and there's enough hooks and melody on our debut album to satisfy the most jangle-jaded pop fan on the planet. I think.
The PR is a little confusing as to the release date: it's available now at 10T Records and will be at all the typical outlets -- such as they are these days -- by June 8, 2010.
Feel free to stream the whole thing (7 songs, 58 minutes, link below) and thanks a zillion. Hope you get progged!
kErrY
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 23, 2010
MARS HOLLOW Release Self-Titled Debut on 10T Records
Charleston, SC - March 23, 2010 (10T Records) - 10T Records is excited to announce the release of the full length debut CD release by Mars Hollow on June 8, 2010. Mars Hollow are based out of Southern California's musically fertile San Fernando Valley, where some of rock's classic albums have been recorded. Comprised of four veteran musicians - John Baker (vocals/guitar), Jerry Beller (drums/vocals), Kerry Chicoine (bass/vocals) and Steve Mauk (keyboards/vocals) - Mars Hollow blend their unique individual musical voices into one captivating whole.
Mars Hollow take the foundation of '70's progressive rock - classical-based song structures combined with melodic pop and rock sensibilities - and update this classic formula for the new millennium. Seamlessly blending unexpected instrumental passages with traditional progressive, pop and rock motifs, Mars Hollow strive for songwriting balance sprinkled with the left-turns necessary to keep the music challenging and moving. In other words, it's all about the song.
Mars Hollow's self-titled debut album was produced, mixed and mastered by King Crimson associate Ronan Chris Murphy. Ronan has also been involved with such artists as Terry Bozzio, Steve Morse, Tony Levin, Steve Stevens, Mike Keneally, the California Guitar Trio, and Nels Cline.
"We're very happy to be on the 10T Records roster," says Mars Hollow bassist/songwriter Kerry Chicoine, "and, considering the caliber of the artists they've signed in the past, we're very flattered as well. We're looking forward to a positive and fulfilling relationship with 10T Records."
"There are some bands that have that unique ability to instantly captivate the ear and dominate your attention," says 10T Records president, Steve Carroll. "Mars Hollow was able to accomplish that feat within the first track of their debut CD and then hold onto it throughout. We are genuinely excited to be able to bring this music to a larger audience."
"Mars Hollow" is available for immediate pre-sale through the 10T Records website. All orders received between now and the official release date will ship by the end of the week prior to the official release. Additionally, all tracks from "Mars Hollow" are available to preview in their entirety through the 10T Records website:
http://10trecords.com/artists/genres/progressive-experimental/mars-hollow/mars-hollow-discography/
After June 8, "Mars Hollow" will be available at your favorite retail outlet for immediate purchase.
For further information:
Steve Carroll
10T Records
www.10trecords.com
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