The Alternates To Perform At MoodTyme Event's Los Angeles VIP Pre-Grammy Networking Event On January 30, 2010!

The Alternates To Perform At MoodTyme Event's Los Angeles VIP Pre-Grammy Networking Event On January 30, 2010!


Praise for The Alternates:


"Wow! It's been a long while since we've heard an honest-to-rawness "demo". Frontman Livingston has a voice that reminds us of Kings Of Leon's Caleb Followill, "Loss For Words" is a Neil Young like ballad on which the singer sounds older than his year. Keep working, guys!"

- Music Connection Magazine

"The Alternates have something special. It's a combination of confidence, musical drive, and sincerity. Together it culminates into a fresh euro-pop/rock sound (that spans several sub-genres). "Should Have" shows this immediately with its melody and instrumentation - a singable track from the get-go."

- Awaken Music Publications

"The Alternates are going to blow you away with their catchy tunes, funky rock flavor, and stylish lyrics. The band knows how to rock out and you will be amazed when you hear the band for the first time."

- Juniorscave.com, Isaac Davis Jr.


The Alternates have announced their upcoming performance at MoodTyme Event's Los Angeles VIP Pre-Grammy Networking Event on January 30, 2010! This high praised Indie/Alternative Rock Band has made a named for themselves with their electrifying live performances and fresh new sound.

With their self-titled EP, The Alternates have dominated acclaimed venues such as The House Of Blues- Sunset Strip, The Roxy Theatre, The Whiskey A Go Go, BB King's Blues Club, The Key Club among others, playing over a repertoire of 30 original songs with promising singles, "Should Have" and "Who Can You Trust These Days?". Recently released new songs "Shot In The Dark" and "Wake Up" exclusively via Myspace and a possible 2010 Summer Tour.

The Alternates were invited by MoodTyme Events to perform at this special event with other performances by Byron Gore, Tia P., Du2ce with rumors surfacing that organizer and host Germaine Moody, aka the artist/producer "Kingdomchild", will make a surprise performance as well in addition to joining Tia P. and her band on stage for their performance of "Rap n Roll". This VIP Pre-Grammy Networking Event will be at a disclosed to the general public and will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2010, the evening before the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. A mix with Linkedin Los Angeles members, Internations Los Angeles members, Forbes CEO Network members, MoodTyme Events, Recording Academy members, plus of course entertainment business leaders and music industry professionals in Los Angeles, across the country, and from all over around the world, coming together for food, drinks, and some serious mover & shaker networking!

MoodTyme Events will also give back to those local communities through portions of proceeds from this events and through collecting a non-perishable food item from attendees (though not mandatory for attendance) to help feed the needy at local and international food banks through our partner Feeding America.
The Alternates invited you to participate in this kind gesture and bring a non-perishable if you will be attending.

For more information on this event, please visit: www.moodtymeevents.com

Management/ Press Inquires:

Jesse Ramirez
C: 818.319.3343
jesse-ramirez@live.com
www.myspace.com/thealternates

WELCOME ARTERY RECORDINGS!

The Artery Foundation has announced the formation of their own label, Artery Recordings; the newest 2010 imprint of New York based Razor & Tie. The Artery Foundation is a management company from Sacramento, CA known for their work with artists such as The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember, Dance Gavin Dance, Attack Attack!, Breathe Carolina and Whitechapel.

Artery Recordings will concentrate on a small amount of releases per year to help focus on their goal of being a very ‘artist friendly’ label. Label manager, Mike Milford, says “Unlike some labels where artists get lost in the shuffle we will have the opportunity to take every creative idea and concern of our artists and address them with the utmost attention and support.” The partnership with Razor & Tie allows for the full strength of a successful label with major distribution, while retaining the close, personal relationships with the artists.

Artery Recordings current roster consists of UK based Metalcore band Bury Tomorrow; a Death Metal band from Salt Lake City, Utah, Chelsea Grin; and Metal core/Christian band, A Bullet For Pretty Boy, from Longview, Texas. The label will have releases for all three bands in store in 2010.

ARTERY RECORDINGS
www.arteryrecordings.com

The Alternates w/ Monte Negro, Tasso, Ruido De Fondo

10th Latin GRAMMY Award Nominees Announced

The Latin Grammy Awards have been essential in the Latin Music Community, recognizing the potencial of many bands/artist and their music capabilities. Yesterday the 10th Latin Grammy Nominees were announced and I'm really excited because there are many great new nominees that excelled this year musically.

Hello Seahorse! were nominated for "Best Alternative Song" for 'Bestia' [Mun Records/EMI Music Mexico]. I have followed the musical career of Hello Seahorse! with Mexico's explosive Indie Music Scene. Hello Seahorse! is a young promising band with an unpretentious proposal, a trio that celebrates that naive spirit that leads our behavior most of the times. The band has worked hard and have achieved to set foot in international stages such as MX Beat Toluca 2008, SXSW 2008, and Vive Latino 2009. Recently nominated for Premios MTV 2009 in two categories which followed their Latin Grammy nomination, Hello Seahorse! will be one it's first-ever California Tour! Performing next week, September 26th at Automatico @ Senor Fish in Los Angeles.
Keep on eye on HS! as they will be a promising bands that is full of attractive and emotional lyrics!

Jaguares were nominated for "Best Rock Album" for '45' [EMI Music Mexico] and for "Best Rock Song" for 'Entre Tus Jardines' [Saúl Hernández, 45]. Recently winning their first-ever Grammy for "Best Rock Album" for '45' in February 2009, Jaguares have had a long successful musical career since the 80's Rock En Espanol Movement in Mexico, when they were Caifanes. Jaguares have so much to give and I can't wait to viajar en el tiempo with them...
Saul Hernandez 's charismatic lyrics have been influence by inspiration of life and death, and everything in-between.

For "Best Alternative Album" we have Zoe- Reptilectric [Labels Mexico/Noiselab Records/EMI Music Mexico], Los Amigos Invisibles- Commerical [Gozadera Records/Nacional Records], Babasonicos- Mucho + [Universal Music Group], Kinky- Barracuda [Universal Music Group/Kinkon Records], and Novalima- Coba Coba [Cumbancha].

The 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards are a must see this year!
For more information on the nominees: http://latingrammy.com

The Latin Recording Academy Showcases: Marta Gomez

I attended the first ever Latin Recording Academy Showcase yesterday at The Grammy Museum in Downtown Los Angeles. I was invited by my good friend Gustavo Fernández (Delanuca Records/ DLN Distribution) to this intimate showcase presenting celebrated Colombian singer-songwriter Marta Gomez.

To be honest I had never heard of Marta Gomez before or had listened to her music, so I didn't know what to expect. Once inside the Grammy Museum, I took my seat with anticipation to hear those strange instruments that were on-stage. The lights dim and out comes three simple looking people and take their positions on-stage.

Marta began singing and I was astonished, such voice! A heavenly voice and charismatic being.
She sings every note with a smile and explosive emotions.

Everyone who hasn't hear or see Marta Gomez perform, you can not miss this wonderful music!
Check out her new album "Musiquita" (2009) released by Aluna Records.

Marta Gomez: www.martagomez.com