Hollywood Stage
Shane Alexander
Shane Alexander is a
singer/songwriter based out of Los Angeles, CA. His recent release, The Sky Below, brings together a blend of
acoustic and electric guitars, with strong songs, reflective of his diverse background in pop, folk, and hard rock.
You can check out Shane at http://www.shanealexandermusic.com
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The Warned
After years of playing in various bands, the five members of The Warned have come together to create something that they all believe in: music with feeling and emotion. The music that pours out from this band is melodic and powerful with a sense of urgency. All members bring equal, but different, aspects to the band leaving listeners satisfied with a feeling of hope and promise. The Warned encompasses the various sounds of rock, metal, and alternative pop that creates a unique and addictive sound.
Myspace.com/thewarned
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Fresh Air
Take a breath of Fresh Air; one of the most entertaining, vibrant hip-hop acts around. Since 1998, Khalil (emcee/producer) and DJ Frank(e) have been filling lungs with refreshing beats and honest, spirited rhymes that take you back to the days when hip-hop was just about that. They were voted in URB's Next 100 (2004) with their classic 12" 'Dreaming' and their critically acclaimed EP "Slowly Coming Along" had heads nodding on both coasts and most places in between. Their new album "The New Old School" promises to move hip-hop forward and still have the same 'back in the day' values and principles that their fans have appreciated over the years. So inhale slowly ... and listen before you exhale. www.myspace.com/freshair
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Zera vaughan
Zera Vaughan is an artist without borders, a global outlook and a desire to make music liberated from conventions. Born in Tunisia to a French mother and British father, Zera commuted between continents and cultures, to connect with family and friends. As a child, the transcontinental experiences bonded Zera with her families, though as she matured, her multinational alliances left her at a tremendous loss for a central place where she could live wholly. Back To The Roots, her debut offering, is an intriguing blend of North African Ethnic rhythms, European club beats and classic American pop balladry. In song and voice, Zera creates a world where all her divergent influences coexist harmoniously, a place that she can fully inhabit and call home.
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His Orchestra
His Orchestra's founding duo, Douglas Smith (songwriter, lead vocals) and Raviv Ullman (drums, percussion) started playing together in December of '06, in the coffee shops and smaller venues of Los Angeles. The two friends grew together, the band's sound started to develop, and in August '07 Winthrop Ellsworth (bass, guitars) and Whitney Martin (piano, synths, b. vocals) joined the group. Since then the band has been on a rollercoaster ride, playing in a myriad of venues across LA, always with good friend and accomplished musician Kestrin Pantera (cello, b. vocals), who joined the circus in December '07.
www.myspace.com/hisorchestramusic
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Conjob
A potent combination of West Coast cool, hip hop swagger, sweet succulent melodies
and big beefy beats, CONJOB has established themselves as one of the top live acts in Southern California and beyond.
Led by Guamanian-born lead singer Zhanine (imagine if Pink was genetically fused with Sade) and MC Warbux (Combine
one part Wyclef Jean, add a dash of Q Tip and mix with the visionary gift of Chuck D), the band has brought their
electric urban mix of groove/rock/soul/hip hop up and down the West Coast and beyond.www.myspace.com/conjob
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Steely
STEELY is singer/songwriter from EDMONTON ALBERTA CANADA, who will rock your world with her infectious, driving, undeniably original pop sound fueled by unique styling and honest lyrics.
She brings real raw emotion to her songs, connecting with the audience. Steely's music appeals to both male and female audiences of all ages, because her songs and stories are real... STEELY & her muisc are the real deal. Melodically driving hooks, that are infectious and relatable, more importantly memorable.
www.myspace.com/steelyrocks
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Octane Gypsy
Octane Gypsy is an original bluesy rock n roll band based in
Hollywood. Raspy vocals by Swede, classic Les Paul tone thru a
Marshall by Brian Scott, Bonham-esque drumming by Derek "Goldstar" and
thumping low end by Xerman. The band takes influences from the great
days of rock n roll and gives 'em a modern, sharp edge that you can't
ignore.
myspace.com/octanegypsy
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Comedy Group Monkey Butler
Monkey Butler is a comedy organization that is devoted to making people laugh. Our vision is to do it well, teach people how to do it, and generally speaking, develop comedy rockstars. MB performs improv in various venues throughout Los Angeles. Check us out at www.monkeybutlercomedy.com.
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MC Vanessa Peruda
Venessa aka V, is from San Diego, where she got her BA in Theatre/Acting from UCSD. She currently lives here in Hollywood. She is a born entertainer, talented actress, and a natural comedian. She's currently working on a political short film, a sketch comedy pilot for television, and a low budget comedy talk show on YouTube and MySpace: "The Shitty Talk Show" all about life here in the big "shitty". She writes all her own material for sketch and stand up comedy. You can view her stand up at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Improv at the LA Comedy Connection Theatre, and other work online. She is currently non-union, AFTRA eligible, and looking for representation.
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Franklin Stage
Ultraviolet Sound
ULTRAVIOLET S-S-S-SOUND is light. love. beats. a change. an opinion. world domination. no limitations...we dance to the beat of our own drum machine. UVS just finished their first record which is available NOW to download, remix, spin and obsessively, compulsively DAAAAANCE to on their myspace page!! come out and dance. dance. dance. with UVS!!
www.myspace.com/ultravioletsound
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Hazelden
Stemming from the underground of the LA music scene, hazelden is strongly expected to be a breakout band in 2008. reflecting on her arduous youth growing up between minneapolis, london and san francisco, the sadly beautiful and awkwardly poetic singer/songwriter/guitar player frontwoman mary jane snow will make you wonder if alternative rock music can really be saved. not to say hazelden has anything against dance beats and pop choruses. drummer pete vasquez, lead guitar travis garrecht and bass player joshua wayne will make sure you get your fill of everything from foot tapping to stage diving, depending on your proximity to the stage.
www.hazeldenmusic.com
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Lauren de Miranda
Lauren de Miranda's sweet voice and infectious melodies delivers a knockout performance on her new pop/rock CD "New Life!" The single "New life" is currently in regular rotation on Top 40 radio and featured in the world's largest video game "Audition!"
www.myspace.com/laurendemiranda
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Frontrunner
With a mix of good old rock and roll and blues based rhythms, Frontrunner
engages the crowds with its energetic style and rockin shows. From the Whiskey a go-go to BB Kings, Frontrunner has
emerged to bring rock and roll back to Los Angeles. Lead by double threat Jack Gallagher on bass and vocals,
Frontrunner show cases Sam Doniger on guitar, Alex Canter on Organ and John Rockwell on drums. A band young in age
but sure to rock audiences of all ages, Frontrunner is bringing back hard driving Rock and Roll. www.myspace.com/frontrunnerrocks
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Fascinoma
Fascinoma is mostly about desire. Fronted by a charismatic Asian female chanteuse, Alanna Lin, the music traverses the emotional terrain of longing and love lost and found, with both simplicity and power. For fans of Cat Power, PJ Harvey, and Jeff Buckley: a captivating new find.
www.myspace.com/fascinoma
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The Melendrez Brothers
The Melendrez Brothers is a four-piece band from Silverlake. They play an eclectic mix of musical styles that includes: funk, classic rock, reggae, blues, jazz and R&B. The band consists of Alix Melendrez (15), Miles Melendrez (14), Reece Melendrez (12), and Matt Mumcian (15). The band has played at many events and venues in and around the Los Angeles area such as The Los Feliz Street fair, The Feast of San Genarro, Levitt Pavilion, Sunset Junction Street Fair, and most recently The Silverlake Conservatory of music's annual Hullabaloo featuring Eddie Vedder and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The guys received their musical training at The Silverlake Conservatory of Music.
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MG3
MG3 is melody, harmony and unity held together with reggae rhythms that make it hard not to move. Comprised of singer/guitarist Matt Gerovac, drummer Brandon Petersen and bassist Tyler Drake, MG3 is a socially-conscious group of artists that come together with a positive message. For more information go to
www.myspace.com/mgerovac
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Melinda Ortner
Nominated for the 2007 LA Music Awards, Melinda Ortner has been building her growing fan base in the tough love trenches of Los Angeles. Within the last year, she won "Best Song" and "Best Performer" in WCS Showcases. As a result, she will be part of the West Coast Songwriters playoffs in July singing for the chance to perform at their annual conference. She has been featured on MTV as well as "True Life"
Melinda is a pianist and writes and produces her material. Her jazz and classical influences have helped create a unique fusion with catchy melodies and a sultry voice to go with it.
myspace.com/melindaortner
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Lakisha Swift
Lakisha Swift was born in North Carolina.
She moved to California to pursue a career in the entertainment business.
Throughout her career as a professional actor/dancer she began collecting rare international house and soul music. From there she began Djing in S. California.
She has played at some of Hollywood's famous clubs such as the Room and the Vermont.
She resides in Silver Lake, California.
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MC Khalil
Khalil Ekulona is the reason we all call for fresh air. Graduating from Elon College with a degree in Political Science, Khalil has taken his desire to enhance the human race by communicating FRESH truths via his love for music and educating the "troubled" youth of today. He is a performing, songwriter who has effectively broken racial, socio-economic and cultural lines in the community with his ability to communicate and gain respect from the highest international and national elected officials to the bus driver taking the eco-conscious to their ultimate destination. As a researcher and associate producer for an Oscar nominated director, Khalil continues to bridge the gap between the layperson and the royal. He sees and hears everything and then brings it to life through his music, writing, and performing with the help of DJ Frank (E). No matter what you thought upon meeting this funny and charismatic intellectual, you will be happy you got a dose of some real, Fresh Air.
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