"Somewhere, there is probably someone who lived in England in 1960 who turned down a chance to go to The Cavern Club because he had never heard of the band. "The band" in question was, of course, The Beatles. They went on to have a bit of success in the music business; enough success that the guy who didn't want to go see them play because he had never heard of them is still kicking himself black-and-blue 40 years later. So when you're trying to decide whether or not you want to drag yourself out to see some unknown play....just remind yourself that every musician was once an unknown, and that every musician who sells out arenas for hundreds of dollars per ticket once played somewhere for under ten bucks. And someone who paid hundreds of dollars to sit in the last row of an arena once turned down the chance to sit on the first row of a small venue for next to nothing. Don't be this person!" --Bailey Jones from the Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series

IN ADDITION TO REPRESENTING A TOP NOTCH ECLECTIC ROSTER OF NATIONAL MUSICAL TALENT WE ARE THE GO TO FOR MANY LOCAL EVENT PLANNERS WITH OUR NEW DIVISIONS ALTWorld, AUSTIN LIVE TEEN WORLD, THEATRICAL BOOKING FOR KIDS! Here is one band's take on the workshops, WORLD BEAUTY representing hair, make up and wardrobe artists and WORLD BUILDING bringing your dreams in staging into reality.

A.J. CROCE
Born Adrian James Croce on September 28th 1971. The son of legendary singer/songwriter Jim Croce, A.J. lost his father to a 1973 plane crash. Soon after his father’s death, he lost his sight, and began playing the piano. He regained partial vision at age 10. Croce began performing professionally at age 12. A.J. got his first break at 18 when B.B. King heard him play and asked him to join him on tour as a support act. The next year A.J. was signed to Private Music and made his first recording the self titled "A.J. Croce”. His debut was produced by T-Bone Burnett and John Simon. On the session for his first recording A.J. met Jim Keltner, who became a mentor and hired A.J. to write for a project with Ry Cooder. Keltner would end up producing Croce’s second release “That’s Me In The Bar”. To this date A.J. Croce has recorded 7 albums, all of them reaching the charts in different categories, from Jazz, College, AAA, Americana, and Top 40. A.J’s diverse writing and musical abilities have made him a go to songwriter and session musician for a variety of films and numerous creative projects. His 7th studio CD “Cage Of Muses” was released in 2009 and garnered 4 stars in Rolling Stone among countless other positive reviews.

A.J. Croce has performed on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Austin City Limits, CNN, E!, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The Today Show…

In Concert A.J. has performed with some of the most legendary acts of our time. It started with B.B. King, and then, A.J.’s hero Ray Charles invited him on tour. He has played on stage with Willie Nelson, Ben Harper, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Lyle Lovett, The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Rod Stewart, Santana, Taj Mahal and Dave Mathews just to name a few.

“One of our greatest young songwriters” - David Wild of Rolling Stone

“A.J. Croce has wisdom beyond his years. With his music, he represents his generation with a profound sense of honesty in his lyrics and quality in his delivery. The future of entertainment is safe in his hands!” - Willie Nelson

Current tour dates:

• Wednesday, February 9, 2010 Saxon Pub Austin TX
• Thursday, February 10, 2010 TBA Dallas TX
• Friday, February 11, 2010 ListeningRoom at NiaMoves Houston TX
• Saturday, February 12, 2010 Urban Campfires San Antonio TX
  

BILLY HARVEY
www.billharveymusic.com

With the release of his new album "The Everlasting War", Billy Harvey has clearly out done himself. This record teems with raw emotion and heartfelt sentiment so succinct it is impossible not to be affected by it. Harvey has a unique way of taking even the darkest of horizons and implanting the tiniest little sun so that the listener is sure to walk away with the hope of a new day. This record plays like a love letter.
To a girl, to himself, ultimately to us as we are invited to participate in the clear honesty of his words. Standout tracks include “Let This Be The Day”, “Mechanicsville” and “Holding The Horses”. Billy is in the midst of a life- changing experience traveling India and Morocco and his ever present writing and photographing each day will be part of a spectacular multi-media event upon his return. We are currently seeking media partners to tour this for you as well.

Current tour dates:

• stay tuned, working on college dates for the record, film festivals, still picture shows and writing readings, Billy, his dream and your questions...
• Saturday, August 28, 2010 Albuquerque Film Festival Albuquerque NM

THE BLUEBONNETS
www.thebluebonnets.net

The BlueBonnets are:
KATHY VALENTINE - guitar & vocals
DOMINIQUE DAVALOS - bass & vocals
EVE MONSEES - guitar & vocals
KRISTY MCINNIS - drums & vocals
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Like a Texas-California combo plate, the BlueBonnets serve up a set of glamorous glitter blues rock complimented with layered girl group harmonies. There is a rough garage band energy to the songs, songs that are held together by tight arrangements and stylistic guitar interplay, solid grooves, and unforgettable melodies. The band formed in 2007, as a restructuring of a former line-up that began in Los Angeles in the 90's. When Kathy Valentine returned to live in her home town of Austin, she decided the city was the perfect place to re-introduce the band that she and Dominique Davalos had conceived when they first began their long musical partnership. The BlueBonnets put a feminine slant on on blues based rock n roll yet cannot fall neatly into any musical category. They have been chosen to share the bill with the royalty of Austin's music scene: Arc Angels, Bob Schneider, the Scabs, Jimmie Vaughan, Guy Forsythe, Storyville, Lou Anne Barton, and Carolyn Wonderland amongst many others. In 2010 the BlueBonnets will release their first ever CD and are surely set to be one of the star jewels in Austin's musical crown

• Tuesday, September 14, 2010 The Summer Music Series at the Belmont Austin TX free show!
• Saturday, September 18, 2010 Seaholm District Music & Arts Fair Austin TX festival
• Monday, September 20, 2010 Stubb's Austin TX with The Smashing Pumpkins
• Saturday, September 25, 2010 2nd Annual Lone Star Bash at the Brewery San Antonio TX
• Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Lakewood Bar & Grill Dallas TX
• Friday, October 1, 2010 “Sunset Edition” Concert Series at City Hall Austin TX
  

DANNY MALONE
www.dannymalone.com

"like Tool. I like Sigur Rós. I really like big dramatic sounds. And I love metal. I grew up playing drums in metal bands. But I always wrote folk music. But I love f---ing metal, and my favorite band is still Tool." He will play, sing and dance for you- show us what you've got, he is ready...

• Saturday, August 21, 2010 Kessler Theater Dallas, TX , for tickets
• Friday, September 10, 2010 The Ghost Room w/ Matt The Electrician
• Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Hank and Lucinda Williams Tribute @ THREADGILLS Austin TX w/ The Resentments, Shelley King, BettySoo, ME!, The Flyin' A's, Patterson Barrett, George Ensle, Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus, and MORE!!!
• Saturday, September 18, 2010 Seaholm District Music & Arts Fair Austin TX festival
• Saturday, October 2, 2010 Piney Woods Performance Conroe TX
• Wednesday, October 20, 2010 RajiWorld/ Rock's Off Boat Cruise New York NY
• Saturday, October 23, 2010 "Rock The Republic" Bryan TX

THE FLESHTONES
www.fleshtones.org

The Fleshtones are: Keith Streng - guitar & vocals, Peter Zaremba - lead vocals, harmonica & organ, Bill Milhizer - drums & vocals, Ken Fox - bass & vocals Fresh off the heels of this year's critically adored Take a Good Look and their long overdue biography SWEAT: The Story of the Fleshtones, America's Garagwant to play colleges, festivals and stages in every city in America!

• Thursday, August 19, 2010 Toronto CAN
• Friday, August 20, 2010 Hamilton CAN
• Saturday, August 21, 2010 Montreal CAN
• Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Brooklyn NY Master Plan opening for The Hoodoo Gurus
• Saturday, October 9, 2010 9:30 Club Washington DC with SCOTS!
• Sunday, October 10, 2010 Drive Invasion Atlanta GA
• Monday, October 11, 2010 Caledonia Lounge Athens GA
• Tuesday, October 12, 2010 TBA Savannah GA
• Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Tremont Music Hall Charlotte NC
• Saturday, October 16, 2010 band not available
• Wednesday, October 20, 2010 RajiWorld at CMJ Rocks The Bowery Electric New York NY 6PM Free Beer with Smile Smile, 7- 10 PM Richard Barone, The Fleshtones and Ivan Julian
• Friday, October 22, 2010 31st Street Pub Pittsburgh PA
• Saturday, October 23, 2010 Skully's Diner Columbus OH "Crazy Mama's "Anniversary
• Sunday, October 24, 2010 The Stage on Herr Harrisburg PA
• Saturday, November 6, 2010 Beat N' Soul at Off Broadway St Louis MO
• Sunday, May 15, 2011 Oneida Casino Green Bay WI
• Monday, May 16, 2011 Oneida Casino Green Bay WI
• Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Oneida Casino Green Bay WI
  
  

IVAN JULIAN

On his new album 'The Naked Flame', the legendary guitarist & vocalist Ivan Julian invokes the sounds of a scene that he was instrumental in creating as an original member with Richard Hell & The Voidoids, The Outsets and Lovelies- he is available for intimate settings and full rock shows for festival and touring.

• Wednesday, October 20, 2010 RajiWorld at CMJ Rocks The Bowery Electric New York NY 6PM Free Beer with Smile Smile, 7- 10 PM Richard Barone, The Fleshtones and Ivan Julian

THE LOST SOUL REVUE

The Lost Soul Revue is ideal for special events, festivals, weddings and parties of all kinds. This 10 piece band will have you dancing and singing along. The vibe is 'Motown'. The phenomenon that swept the world during the 60's has a punch of 'now' when Classic songs are recreated. The words everybody knows so well... come flooding back via the band's fresh yet preserved presentation. This killer band offers a fabulous horn section and authentic looking, superbly talented lead singers! Inspiring artists include: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Smokey Robinson, The Shirelles, The Ronnettes, The Crystals, Stevie Wonder, Sly and The Family Stone, The Blues Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, James Brown, Sam Cooke, The Supremes...... And more hits to come!

• Saturday, December 11, 2010 Wedding Austin TX
  

MATT HUBBARD
www.myspace.com/matthubbardmusic
Matt Hubbard wows audiences with his boogie-woogie piano, harmonica, trombone and baritone voice playing what the Austin Chronicle calls "back-alley beatnik blues."

Willie Nelson wrote in his memoir The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes: "Matt Hubbard, remember that name. I believe you'll be hearing a lot more from him in the future." And you will because his new record is out now!

RICHARD BARONE
www.richardbarone.com

We are planning a tour to include theaters, colleges, bookstores, rock clubs and hotels in every city in the US. Richard has a lot to promote. Being the frontman of a popular band is a high-risk profession. Richard Barone, acclaimed recording artist and former lead singer of indie rock pioneers the Bongos, has survived two decades in the spotlight to tell the tale. From dallying with the glitterati in the trendiest night spots, to learning recording tricks from some of the top names in the music industry, to innovating the intimate chamber-pop genre and emerging as an A-list solo artist and producer, he continues to push the boundaries of modern rock and inventive self-expression. In FRONTMAN, Barone tells his story in a frank and charmingly funny style. We are along for this ride as he recounts the supernova express of New York City stardom and endless parties; sexual politics, divas, disappointments, and drugs; his journey of self-discovery through music; and a lifetime's worth of hard-gained advice for anyone interested in getting into the music business or just surviving in it.

"This is a completely charming and witty look at the frontman phenomenon. It is written by a purist who tells you what it's like to be a true fan in love with the music who then becomes a frontman himself. A very warm and honest look at making and loving music."
--Lou Reed

"Whether fronting the Bongos or his own solo projects, Richard lives and breathes music, and has experienced the world. I've always enjoyed working with Richard and value his ideas and expertise on my own and other projects. Read this book!"
--Fred Schneider, The B-52's

RICHARD BARONE IS BACK WITH TONY VISCONTI-PRODUCED NEW ALBUM, 'GLOW,' ON BAR/NONE RECORDS, OUT SEPTEMBER 14

Current tour dates:

• Wednesday, September 29, 2010 The Tin Angel Philadelphia PA CD release for Richard and shared bill with Freedy Johnson
• Friday, October 1, 2010 TBA NYC NY CD release and Richard Barone's Bday celebration with many special guests!
• Wednesday, October 20, 2010 RajiWorld at CMJ Rocks The Bowery Electric New York NY 6PM Free Beer with Smile Smile, 7- 10 PM Richard Barone, The Fleshtones and Ivan Julian
• Friday,November 19, 2010 Stage On Herr Harrisburg PA CD release for Richard and shared bill with Freedy Johnson

SKYROCKET (formally K-TEL HIT MACHINE)

SKYROCKET plays AM gold from the 1970's, mixed with a few edgy album rock favorites from the 80's. This seven-piece band takes its name from the series of compilation albums advertised on TV in the 70's, and much of the band's repertoire appeared on those records. What makes K-TEL HIT MACHINE unique is the fact that its members have all been firmly entrenched in Austin’s original music scene for years. You will be proud to tell you friends you hired this band with TRISH MURPHY vocals, guitar, BENJAMIN HOTCHKISS - vocals, conga, glockenspiel, JOHNNY GOUDIE - keyboards, guitar, vocals KYLE CRUSHAM - guitar, keyboards, PAUL ENGLISH - guitar, vocals, MIKE BELILE - bass and DARIN MURPHY - drums, vocals.

Current tour dates:

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SMILE SMILE
www.smilesmilemusic.com

“This boy-girl duo give me goosebumps with their lovesick punch. Two voices, drum machines, a guitar and a keyboard equal undeniable chemistry. It’s emotional without being in-your-face – almost like you’re eavesdropping on some pillow talk.” Quick DFW

“A sort of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah/Mazzy Star hybrid of sing-along folk, buzzy country-leaning tunes and uptempo/downtempo swings, with brilliantly unconventional songwriting and smart harmonies anchoring the whole deal.” Dallas Observer

• Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Renfield's Corner Dallas TX
• Saturday, September 11, 2010 Hailey's Denton TX
• Sunday, September 12, 2010 The Mohawk Austin TX with Michael Miller
• Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Smith’s Olde Bar Atlanta, GA w/ Bob Schneider
• Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Ram’s Head Live Baltimore, MD w/ Bob Schneider
• Thursday, September 16, 2010 Rocks Off Boat Cruise, New York, NY w/ Bob Schneider
• Friday, September 17, 2010 Port City Music Hall Portland, ME w/ Bob Schneider
• Saturday, September 18, 2010 Harper’s Ferry, Boston MA w/ Bob Schneider
• Sunday, September 19, 2010 The State Theater ,Falls Church, VA w/ Bob Schneider
• Monday, September 20, 2010 The Ark, Ann Arbor MI w/ Bob Schneider
• Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Outland Live Columbus, OH w/ Bob Schneider
• Wednesday, September 22, 2010 The Rathskeller Indianapolis, IN w/ Bob Schneider
• Thursday, September 23, 2010 Levitt Shell at Overton Park Memphis, TN w/ Bob Schneider
• Saturday, September 25, 2010 The Prophet Bar Dallas TX
• Sunday, October 10, 2010 Fall Indie Festival Grand Prairie TX
• Tuesday, October 12, 2010 TBA OK
• Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Memphis TN or Little Rock AR
• Thursday, October 14, 2010 Curb Café @ Belmont University Nashville TN
• Friday, October 15, 2010 TBA Johnson City, Knoxville, Chattanooga TN
• Saturday, October 16, 2010 Atlanta GA or Asheville NC
• Sunday, October 17, 2010 Raleigh area NC
• Monday, October 18, 2010 DC area
• Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Bourbon Street Baltimore Baltimore MD
• Wednesday, October 20, 2010 RajiWorld at CMJ Rocks The Bowery Electric New York NY 6PM Free Beer with Smile Smile, 7- 10 PM Richard Barone, The Fleshtones and Ivan Julian
• Friday, October 22, 2010 RajiWorld at CMJ The Living Room NYC NY
• Sunday, October 24, 2010 Arlene's Grocery NY NY
• Tuesday, October 26, 2010 The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, ONT CAN
• Wednesday, October 27, 2010 TBA
• Thursday, October 28, 2010 White's Bar Saginaw MI with The Honky Tonk Zeros
• Friday, October 29, 2010 Wilbert's Cleveland OH

STEVE POLTZ
www.poltz.com

“San Diego’s Most Influential Artist of the Decade” Steve Poltz is available to play your living room, college, festival, club, coffeehouse or stadium. You will have a happy ending, He is the best storyteller in the US and Canada and as a dual citizen can play both. On his upcoming release Steve Poltz goes back to his birthplace of Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada and meets the Canadian award winning songwriter, producer and performer Joel Plaskett. The two form a strong bond and record Steve's newest album "Dreamhouse." Recorded analog on 16 track 2 inch tape they make Steve's finest offering yet. Filled with beautiful melodies and lush quirky arrangements mixed with stark haunting acoustic numbers the "Dreamhouse" sound will be released on vinyl and CD. Poltz continues to tour like a man possessed doing over 220 dates a year from Australia to Canada through The United States of America. Poltz's fine fingerpicking and humorous storytelling have kept his fan base growing through word of mouth and press and web. His recent performance at NPR's Mountain Stage in West Virginia garnered a standing ovation. The former Rugburns frontman continues do loads of radio and press interviews and shows from house concerts to clubs and theaters either touring solo or with his band The Cynics.

• Wednesday, September 1, 2010 The Oasis House Concert, San Diego CA
• Thursday, September 2, The Oasis House Concert, San Diego CA
• Friday, September 3, 2010 The Oasis House Concert, San Diego CA
• September 9-21, 2010 Istanbul
• Saturday, October 2, 2010 Baja Fog House Concerts San Diego CA
• Saturday, October 16, 2010 Mizell Senior Center LRC Palm Springs CA
• Saturday, October 23, 2010 Belly Up Solana Beach CA An Evening With
• Saturday, November 6, 2010 Private Event Fallbrook, CA
• Sunday, November 7, 2010 The Rhythm Room Phoenix AZ
• Monday, November 8, 2010 drive day
• Tuesday, November 9, 2010 Mucky Duck Houston TX
• Wednesday, November 10, 2010 TBA Austin TX
• Thursday, November 11, 2010 TBA Dallas TX
• Friday, November 12, 2010 fly day
• Saturday, November 13, 2010 private Halifax Nova Scotia CAN
• Sunday, November 14, 2010 TBA CAN
• Monday, November 15, 2010 TBA CAN
• Tuesday, November 16, 2010 TBA CAN
• Wednesday, November 17, 2010 TBA Ft. Worth or Athens TX
• Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Blue Door Oklahoma City OK
• Friday, November 19, 2010 MDL LRC Kansas City MO
• Saturday, November 20, 2010 TBA Denver CO
• Sunday, November 21, 2010 TBA CO
• Monday, November 22, 2010 TBA CO
• Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Low Spirits Live Albuquerque NM
• Friday, November 26, 2010 Anthology San Diego CA
• January. Stay tuned for Australian dates
• Friday, February 18, 2011 TBD Rancho Santa Fe CA private party
• Saturday, February 19, 2011 TBD San Diego CA Steve's Birthday Party
• Sunday, February 20, 2011 "Seaside Songwriting with Steve Poltz" cruise to leave from San Diego
• Monday, February 21, 2011 "Seaside Songwriting with Steve Poltz"
• Tuesday, February 22, 2011 "Seaside Songwriting with Steve Poltz"
• Wednesday, February 23, 2011 "Seaside Songwriting with Steve Poltz"
• Thursday, February 24, 2011 "Seaside Songwriting with Steve Poltz"
• Friday ,February 25, 2011 "Seaside Songwriting with Steve Poltz" cruise to return to San Diego
  

Last Updated August 30, 2010