KOARs - Artists to Watch
Posted January 30, 2007 — in Music News
While in the midst of touring along the East Coast, Hotspur has licensed most of their album Beta to MTV to be used in the series ‘Next’. At least 5 of the tracks can be heard on the program, including Young and Reckless and Have You Seen This Girl.
My Favorite Highway will be performing at Jammin Java February 23rd (Virginia), 2 majors are expected to attend. For more information contact Dan Friedman.
Louisville based alternative act the October have a list of show dates coming up. They had close to sold out performances and just finished recording 3 new tracks. Indie labels have been hovering over the band but these new tracks may propel them into the world of majors. If you haven’t seen the band performance in gravity yet, then get with the program.
One Less Reason continues to be a myspace favorite and a solid a club draw with their hook laden tracks. Go to their myspace for upcoming dates. Recently packed in 532 at their memphis gig.
We welcome new artist the Ohio Sky to the scene. They just finished two songs with producers Logan Mader(Machine Head/Soulfly) and Lucas Banker(Junkie XL). They are off to a great start, sounds like old school Foo Fighters. Check out the track Vanish. For more info email Robert Montague
Copper has a showcase scheduled at Blue Cats in Knoxville TN on Friday March 2nd.
Lawyer Ben Mclane is working with a multi-platinum selling act from New Zealand called Elemeno P. Lead vocalist Dave Gibson is a famous actor/TV personality in his region. Elemeno P. is signed to Universal (New Zealand), Elemeno P’s sophomore album “Trouble In Paradise” released in late 2006 has already gone platinum in their territory while their 2005 debut album “Always And Never” sold triple platinum. Trouble In Paradise” is a finished record that is available for long term exclusive licensing worldwide (except for New Zealand and Australia.
Funny you mentioned about Hotspur being on MTV right above the post about My Favorite Highway’s showcase at Jammin Java on 2/23. Hotspur is opening for My Favorite Highway on that show…just thought everyone should know in case you’re interested in either/both bands (Both put on a hell of a live show by the way).
Comment by Dave — January 30, 2007 @ 2:21 pm
The Ohio Sky is sweet. I was big fan of Shenoah, a metal band that featured the singer and guitarist. Rob Montague is one of my favorite singers. That guy has so much passion and energy in his voice. Awesome!
Comment by jdub1830 — January 30, 2007 @ 2:21 pm
These are the kind of stories I come to kingsofar for, we need more like this, I love these features.
Comment by Dallas — February 1, 2007 @ 3:40 pm
I attended the OLR show in memphis! They are one of the best new bands to come out in years. Rock music that has something to say, a strange concept these days.
Comment by Heather — February 14, 2007 @ 1:08 am
I LOVE olr!! They kick total ass!!!
Comment by Kara — February 25, 2007 @ 8:16 pm