The Bushpilots were formed in Spring 2002 in Ottawa, influenced by all things rootsy, bluesy and country ... the plan was initially to be more of a country rock band, but Gibson Les Pauls and feedback have a way of changing that.
By September 2003, after a bit of tweaking of personnel, Kevin Smith joined original members Jeff Monette, Tom Gillon and Rob Bennett to complete the lineup.
The once aspiring country rock band has evolved into a barnstorming take-no-prisoners live rawk juggernaut that often teeters on the brink of chaos without completely falling apart.
The model for this chaos is Neil Young and Crazy Horse, with some Dylan, Springsteen, Steve Earle and Georgia Satellites influences thrown in for good measure.
The band's debut, Sonic Scenery, was proudly recorded in 16 track analog by Kathleen Edwards/Howe Gelb producer Dave Draves at Little Bullhorn Studios in Ottawa and mastered by George Graves at The Lacquer Channel in Toronto. It was released to critical and popular acclaim in May, 2005.
In addition to Draves on keyboards, the album also features guest appearances by Good2Go's Maureen Hogan on vocals, and pedal steel player extraordinaire (some of the country still remains!) Pat Robillard.
Sonic Scenery has been embraced by college radio in central Canada and has become a staple on Carleton University's 93.1 CKCU-FM.
2006 plans for more incendiary live performances and the recording of the follow up album, again with Dave Draves, for release by November.

•  Time to party
•  Still good when it's short
•  Great Song I'm sold
•  A whole lotta Neil ...
•  8 minutes of Rock n...

This project is a response to the loneliness, the unfullfilment, the disillusion that modern, materialistic, North American life breeds....They will tell you that you are unimportant, incidental, powerless and controlled, but you are more than just a drone in the colony.....you are a Significant Insect.

contact:

•  NIN

Future Daze sole member is the brilliantly talented Ian Price, a creator and innovator of exciting high quality electronic music and eye-catching visuals. Originally from Liverpool (England UK) and now based in the heart of the UK.

iNNOVATION > iNSPIRATION > cREATIVITY > oRIGINALITY > lOGICIAN > iMAGINATION > eXPRESSION

UK Innovator of intelligent original electronica. Varied styles from ambient and filmic soundscapes to futuristic visions. My aim is to give you something a little different and interesting so buckle up and enjoy the ride let's leave the world behind.

Future Daze (Of MetalBeat) sole member is Ian Price, an experienced creator and innovator of exciting high quality electronic music and eye-catching visuals. Originally from Liverpool (England UK), I worked with a number of bands down the years. Most of these excursions were experimental low-fi electronic affairs.

I like to mix various styles of electronic music, from electro to ambient, industrial soundscapes and beyond. Like everyone we all have different moods, and so does my music.

Influences range from John Foxx, Jean Michel Jarre, to Eric Satie and beyond.

•  Relaxing

I'll do my best to tell you about myself but i kinda hate talking about myself. Well im not sure when i first got into making music, it kinda just hit me one day. I have always loved music who does'nt?

I felt that need to take it much further then that, and at the time my main music of interest was simply "Composers" such as Vangelis, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman. They all have inspired me to start making music and no matter how hard i try i cant shake the style they have injected into me. Which i think is a great thing, its what makes my music unique. I like to take this and mix it with my other favorite artists, portishead, tricky, massive attack and so on. I use mainly keyboards, synths, turntables and the computer to make all my music. Im still looking for someone i can get to do vocals on a permanant basis.

Omnifarious is only made up of 1 composer and thats me, i distribute my music under Omnifarious because of its meaning.

adj : of all varieties or forms or kinds

This best represents my music. However for a long time i was known as "Hades" and well, old habits die hard so if you see hades on any of my songs or album covers its Omnifarious. I do plan on spending time to re-do all my album covers and mp3 tags so soon nothing will say "hades" anymore.

•  Dig it! Total Chill.
•  Slick!
•  really like it!
•  Moby meets Squarepusher
•  True Blue Cool

Biography
From Grandpa I got my storytelling. His visits were rare, as he and grandma lived in St. Catherines Ontario, and we lived just outside Calgary, Alberta. They spoiled all 8 of us children (according to my dad) but the biggest gift Grandpa always gave us was to tell us bedtime stories of the “olden days”.

Grandpa’s stories usually involved exciting stuff like runaway teams of horses, shooting at wolves, or somebody getting body parts torn off. His tales were filled with gestures and sound effects. He really had a way of bringing them to life. And he listened when a kid told him a story. He made you feel your stories were important.

From Mom and Dad I got music. My Dad and my other Grandpa were both musicians. Grandpa Hubele (of whom I knew very little) was a very good organ player. My dad played fiddle in his early years, touring around southern Alberta with a country dance band. He and Mom would, very occasionally, play duets on fiddle and piano when we were little kids.

I can remember waiting til my parents went out. Since I was the oldest, I often babysat my brothers and sisters. I would sneak into Dad’s fiddle case to take out the fiddle and play it. Except I was always trying to make it sound like a guitar, and I played it like one.

We moved back and forth across the country, from Ontario to Alberta and back many times as I grew up. Dad kept trading up for jobs, and I was in a new school almost every year. I became a loner and a rebel. I turned to humor to make up for my small size. I’d find the biggest kid in class, figure out how to make him laugh, and I didn’t have to worry about the rest of the bullies. It pays to have friends in high places.

I believe I had an undiagnosed hearing problem caused by a trauma (now confirmed as a severe hearing loss). I never could quite understand the lyrics on the radio which was always on in our house, so I made up my own.

My earliest memories were of crossing the big empty fields which made up the neighborhoods of my youth, singing at the top of my lungs and making up words as I went along. My mom says she could pick me out of the flocks of kids coming home from school. I’d be waving my arms and singing to myself as I walked across the prairie.

I started writing songs in a serious way when I was 21 years old. A friend, who had been showing me how to play guitar, and I went out to live on the beach on Vancouver Island at Pacific Rim Park. I was picking away when a simple line kept repeating itself in my head. I wrote it down, and in ten minutes I had a song. It seemed to open flood gates, and for the next 2 or 3 years I wrote a song or two a week. I average about a song a month now. But, they are better songs.

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Biography, page 2

To write successfully, I usually have to be alone, have all my chores done and time on my hands. Words and melody most often develop at the same time. It takes from 10 minutes to 1 hour to write a song. It takes me two weeks to learn it. I like to wrap a song around a good story line. They always come from my own experiences.

I was fascinated with the blues from the get-go. I came in through the back door. J.J. Cale, then Hot Tuna. Then B.B. King, Freddy King, and Muddy Waters.

When I heard Bonnie Raitt play slide guitar, I was gone. I had to learn how to do that. I followed her trail back to Mississippi Fred McDowell. “You want rock, you gonna have to put me in a rockin’ chair. I plays the straight and natural blues.”

I also paid attention to the songwriters, my favorites being Paul Simon, Harry Nillson, Willie Dixon, and Tom Waits.

My interest in jazz developed through my association with other musicians like Calgary’s late Chuck Tracy, a gruff, funny, kind of crazy lounge musician. He introduced me to Tom Waits, Mose Allison, and Fats Waller amongst others.

As well, it became a habit to listen to the great Alberta radio station CKUA on Saturdays. Bill Coull’s Jazz Show was a fifteen year course in ‘Everything You Should Know About Jazz’.

I also have a life-long addiction to comedy movies and comic books. One of my Dad’s jobs was as a projectionist in a small town. Once a week on Saturday night the local community hall was turned into a theatre. I was very young (3 years til 7 years old) but those old black and white 16mm movies of the Marx Bros, Chaplin, and W.C. Fields remain deep in my psyche.

I think this was a great influence on my writing. Most of my songs have a little humor and a strange twist to them.

I have worked as a laborer and heavy equipment operator and truck driver since leaving the University of Calgary after 4 years of unrelated courses and wandering interests. Previous to that, I had worked at the CPR as a ticket clerk. I began working at age 14 at the steel mill where my father worked. I did not graduate from high school.

I have written songs for 32 years. Recording began for me in 1978 with the Acme Sausage Company with Holger Petersen broadcast on CKUA. Since then, I have been on countless radio and tv programs. I have recorded 6 albums of original material, and I just finished recording my demo for the 7th, and most exciting, CD - ‘Down In Davis Bay’.

•  Somewhere down the midnight cafe

"What's That? (a Radiohead Project)" is a 7-piece group of musicians performing both traditional and original arrangements of Radiohead material.

Scott - Bass
Nater - Guitar
Imran - Guitar
Thom - Vocals
Marc - Keyboards
Paul - Drums/Percussion
Sam - Electronics/SFX/Vox Processing

"We do Radiohead justice, and "our own thing" too.
If you like Radiohead, you oughta like us.
If not, well...OK, computer."

Please check us out:
http://web.mac.com/myster.z
http://www.myspace.com/radioheadproject

~ Superb songwriting served on an Alt-Country/Rock platter and garnished with a little Roots, Americana and AC ~

Performer:

Multi-faceted Jim Armstrong has had much success since Sonic Deli Records launched his solo debut Mudtown in 2007, drawing comparisons to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Fred Eaglesmith, Tom Waits, Randy Bachman and Steve Earle.
He has composed music for many independent feature and corporate films and his more recent song “Sanctuary” has even been included in the soundtrack of episode nine of the new CBC prime time television series, MVP; The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives.

Jim is backed by The Sonic Deli Band which includes the incredibly talented and seasoned Wes Miller on bass, drummer Alvin Lapp, (who did a 3 year stint with Buddy Guy, and has done studio and tour support with The Jayhawks, Jackson Browne, Colin James, Goo Goo Dolls, The Quakes…), and Phil Kane aka the Windsor Twister (Jeff Healey, Michael Buble) on lead guitar.

Producer/Songwriter:

Jim Armstrong is the core and catalyst of The Sonic Deli Inc / Sonic Deli Records, a Toronto-based music production house and independent record label.
A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer and producer, Armstrong began his musical career as a touring drummer at age 10.
Over the past three decades, his work has included; live performances, radio play, extensive songwriting with and for a number of artists, recording, engineering, arranging and producing independent commercial releases.

Together with his songwriting and business partner, Andrea Poulis, who has a background in film production, Jim Armstrong composes independent film scores and they have an extensive publishing catalogue available for film and television licensing.

About Mudtown:

The title and driving spirit of Jim Armstrong’s Mudtown CD were born during his wanderings through downtown Toronto, where he lives, works and walks his dogs. Armstrong explains, "Life can be dirty, rough and mean, but there's a breed of people who struggle against the grind and somehow keep their humanity. They don't get hard, like the city, and that's what makes Mudtown livable."

"Jim is a genuine hero, an inspiration to all who are faithful to their art.” — Andy Frank, CIUT 89.5 FM

He defends the underdog through his music by dispelling the modern myth of perfection. This is an album that the working class will understand. He writes songs about real characters from everyday life, singing their stories with passion.

Straightforward but rock-solid guitar, bass and drums dominate the tracks. Musical chops are provided by Armstrong himself (guitar, drums, keys, harmonica and more), unshakable bassist Wes Miller, backup vocalist Rob Maurin, and a roster of guests on backing vocals (Debbie Shessel, Amer Diab, Jennifer Claveau) and on lead guitar including Bruce Dies, Ron Bechard, Kenji Miura (aka Kenmi Chank) and Phil Kane.
Up-tempo tracks like “She Spins Around,” sentimental tunes like “I’m Coming Home,” and the sing-along “Gypsy” are gestures to mainstream rock-pop. The image-rich “When it Rains” broods darkly in an alt-rock corner, while “Heaven Only Knows” is a rock-and-roll adrenaline kick.

Jim Armstrong -- Select media and testimonials:

AmericanaOK host Tom Fahey says [of Mudtown] "...this album is a real grower...that's a very beautiful song there, Tomorrow's Gonna Be Grand, from a very fine album indeed.”

Rene Leverink, AltCountryNL: “…let’s not beat around the bush; “Mudtown” is a beautiful record…”

Jan Janssen, Real Roots Café: “…Armstrong reveals that he is not only a skilled songwriter but also a fine multi-instrumentalist and producer…beautiful radio songs…this is almost an hour of pure rock and roll adrenalin kick…”

Benny Metten, CtrlAltCountry: “…with Mudtown he [Armstrong] steps out onto the floor and he does so particularly well…brings to mind the work of masters Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seeger, Tom Petty and compatriot Fred Eaglesmith.”

Chip Frazier, Twangville/ Amber Waves of Twang:”… to call it a solo album is an understatement since Armstrong wrote or co-wrote all of the songs, produced the album and played most of the instruments himself. The result of this tightly controlled process is an infectious hook laden Americana album.”

Chris White, publisher, Party In Kingston: “… Mudtown is 13 highly clever tracks…witty lyrics, innuendos and inspiring messages…closest to a conceptual album I’ve heard in years…highly recommended for your audio library.”

Dan Wolovick, Two Way Monologues: “…Armstrong is vibrant, fresh and enthusiastic…I haven’t heard an album that sounds this crisp, with such spectacular production, in a long time…”

Todd Wachtel, The Jersey Toddshow: I can't stop playing this album [Mudtown]. I highly recommend it. Jim's got a wonderfully unique feel to him, and sets a fantastically cool mood.

Bert Gagnon, Neon Productions Radio, Musictogousa.com “…Even though this is Jim Armstrong's first solo album, Jim is no novice to the music arena and it is very apparent as he has hit a homerun his first time out. Here is another artist that will be on our playlists for many years.”

Andy Frank, CIUT 89.5 FM: “"Freed of some of the shackles of epilepsy, this gifted song-writer and multi-instrumentalist, with shades of Waits and Bachman, played his first live gig (post-op) at Healey's… Jim is a genuine hero, an inspiration to all who are faithful to their art.”

Kelly Dearmore, The Gobblers Knob: “…Jim Armstrong's latest CD, Mudtown is a worthy listen….What struck me the most about Mudtown was how the disc seemed to effortlessly transition from bluesy-rockers like "Heaven Only Knows" and softer, more thoughtful alt-country tunes such as "I'm Coming Home".”

Bruce / The Promise Live365.com: “… Jim Armstrong - Mudtown (2007) Straight from the heartland... You know... Toronto, Canada. With his slightly gravely voice and straight ahead attack, this is rock and roll that makes you think of Mellencamp or even Melissa. If you close your eyes you can see these guys playing live in a small club opening for someone, when they really should be the main attraction. Good songwriting. Good sense of rock and roll. Find out more at Sonic Deli Records (love that name).”

Keith Ross Leckie, Emmy and Gemini award-winning writer/producer (Lost In The Barrens, Journey Into Darkness, The Arrow): “Over the years Jim Armstrong's music continues to surprise and entertain me. His first album "Brown Bag Lunch" revealed a strong and confident talent as a musician, singer, songwriter and arranger in different genres. And now his new album, "Mudtown", fulfills that promise again. I find myself looking for films to make that can take advantage of Jim's accomplished music.”

E. Thomas Canton, Director/Producer: "As the director and producer … I found that working with Jim Armstrong and Andrea Poulis was not a matter of simply that the songs and the music created for The Adulterers’ Guide to Toronto were without a doubt Oscar caliber … I dare anyone not to agree with me."

Myrocia Watamaniuk, television host for Rogers Daytime Toronto: “When Jim sings, you know he’s singing from his heart.”

Jon Long (of the national Long & McQuade musical instruments stores): "Jim is an incredibly talented musician. His music needs to be heard."

•  Van

SOL 3, former heavyweights of Edmonton’s independent music scene have relocated to Vancouver and are poised to conquer Vancouver and beyond with their brand of well crafted, hook driven, guitar rock. Influenced by the great bands from every era in Rock n’ Roll history including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Pixies, and U2, SOL 3 have evolved to create their own distinct and unique sound that pays tribute to all of the great Rockers of the past while maintaining a fresh and relevant sound for the modern age.
SOL 3 was first formed by song writing masterminds Blair Bellerose (guitars) and Lou Foley (vocals) in 1997. The two of them have in fact been writing together since 1991 and have developed an intuitive creative bond not heard since the early days of Jagger/Richards and Page/Plant. In 2004, SOL 3 recruited heavy hitter and long-time Vancouver musician Rick “Grizzly” Adams to play drums adding a new dimension of power to the band. Then in 2005, SOL 3 added ex Sarah McLachlan bassist and fellow Edmontonian Jeff Sawatzky on bass guitar.
SOL 3’s past accomplishments are many and include award nominations, radio exposure, and televised live performances. Their song Particles & Waves currently resides at number 8 on the New Music Canada charts and their song Manchu Picchu Cool is currently featured on the nationally distributed TEA volume 6 compilation CD.
SOL 3’s monster album, Ultrafade, is available now.
for further info contact Blair Bellerose.

•  GREAT INTRO!
•  Fans Scream for It
•  unexpected, but i like
•  Screaming Cheap Trick and Kiss
•  Gotta hear it live

Jeff started his musical ambitions in Edmonton, AB, playing bass, guitar and keyboards in two very well known bands: OFFICE and VOICE before starting his own project called The SAVAGE NURSES with members of VOICE and another well known band: DARKROOM. Seeking something new, Jeff and his drummer Sherri Leigh were asked to relocate to Vancouver to become the rhythm section for then unknown SARAH McLACHLAN. Jeff wrote and performed on SARAH's debut album TOUCH on NETTWERK RECORDS in 1988. After two years of touring and production of SARAH's second album, things did not work out as planned and Jeff left to pursue other desires. Jeff was recently recruited to play bass for the rocking sounds of SOL 3. Check 'em out here on Project Opus. UBERBELLY is a project that has been 5 years in the making, culminating in an eclectic mix of pop and rock music that is constantly evolving. Enjoy!
And if you'd like to check out the darker side of my electronic and ambient music take a listen to 13th Pillar

•  You are a good boy~
•  Hot new (old) music from...
•  Thanks for adding Rouxbe Music!
•  Nice!
•  atmospheric

In Davey's Grip was started in late 2004 when accomplished rock drummer, Kim Urhahn, decided to pick up a guitar and explore her desire to pen a few tunes. Before long Kim found her voice in a collection of raw, hard-edged rock songs that showcased her ability to sound beautifully vulnerable and ridden with angst and emotion all in the same song. Having enlisted the help of some musician friends, a demo/EP was recorded at The Hive Studios in Burnaby BC in 2005. After some line-up changes due to scheduling and commitment problems, the band finally flourished due to the undeniable chemistry of its now permanent members. The vocal melodies are refreshing and complex, the music is hard and honest. The sound has been described as "Helmet meets Veruca Salt", but anyone who's been to a live show and witnessed the band amaze the crowd simply calls it "awesome".

The band is currently playing live shows in Vancouver, and planning to tour BC and Alberta this summer so stay tuned....

BRAVE by NUMBERS captures the essence of intense, powerful, inspiring music. The heartfelt singing and thundering guitar of ROBB HILL are blended with outstanding rhythmic bass from ANDREW HAY, and the heart pounding drums from one of the best in the business. BRAVE BY NUMBERS brings alternative rock to the table unlike most. The passion of the music and lyrics is felt with every strum of the guitar and pounding fury of the drums. BRAVE BY NUMBERS continue to create music that has a raw, energetic edge that pushes for more than is usually found in today's radio-friendly poppy songs. Brave By Numbers also has plenty of mellow, sensual songs as well. Your foot will be tapping and you'll be singing along to their upbeat songs. Check out upcoming shows & news at WWW.BRAVEBYNUMBERS.COM

Sugarblade was started in July 2004 when Miguel Staunton and Alec Brietzke first sat down together to jam out some songs. Both musicians had just come from broken bands and had been looking forward to doing an acoustic project to take a bit of a break. Realizing that the songs had real potential the duo decided to try the full-band approach once again. Recently coming out of a band herself, (Maverick recording artist, "Lillix"), Kim Urhahn seemed an ideal addition on drums. Soon after, Greg M., an old friend of Alec's, joined the trio on bass, thus completing the band. It became obvious after only a few live shows that Sugarblade had something special. The band gained a loyal following instantly and has been playing relentlessly to rave reviews and an ever-growing fanbase. The band released a 7-song EP entitled "Faux" in July of 2006, which has been selling steadily and exposing them to more and more fans. Several independent and college radio stations have recently added Sugarblade to their regular rotation and the band is poised to take their music to the highest level possible.
Sugarblade considers themselves a rock band with a hint of power-pop. The chemistry of this foursome lies in the fact that each member comes from a different musical background in terms of influences and styles. Take an instantly-recognizable vocalist with a style that is a blend of Morrisey, Muse, and Peter Gabriel. Add a guitarist heavily immersed in the glamrock and metal of the 80's, with a incredible knack for melody. Now add a rhythm section consisting of a rock-solid drummer with an ear for detail, and a metal bassist with a love for all music dark and angry. Combine those elements with great songwriting, a love for what they do and a sound all their own and you have Sugarblade.

•  like a classic
•  How to make a good...
•  Totally!
•  I love anything acoustic...
•  Acoustic Rock Ballad!

DAPPADON is an up-and-coming Hip Hop/R&B/Dance music producer with serious skills.

DAPPA'S musical journey started early in life with the piano. After graduating High School he made the decision to further his studies in Audio Engineering and Contemporary Jazz Music. Through this education he developed the necessary skills which later evolved into the high art of music production.

DAPPADON enjoyed the close tutelage of the renowned Singer/Composer/Producer BOBBY TAYLOR, who was a driving force behind the success of Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5 and countless other R&B pioneers. With Bobby's guidence, Dappa continued to temper his skills towards becoming a consummate Composer/Songwriter/Producer/Artist.

DAPPA'S Past & Current credentials include a Remix project for The Rap group BRAND NUBIAN. He has done remixes for Universal Recording Artist CARLOS MORGAN, GHETTO CONCEPT, Laface Recording Artist SHANICE WILSON, and TLC.

DAPPADON is currently working on music projects with several very talented up and coming Rap Artist & Singers under his own umbrella production company, as well as putting together a compilation album to showcase all of the existing talent he is working with.

DAPPADON is also available for hire as a producer as well as liscencing his music/beat catalog!! If you wish to contact DappaDon in regards to any business you can email him at:

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS RISING STAR IN THE INDUSTRY!

•  Girl got some pipes...
•  Hot, hot track!

Tovio was born into an Athapascan Indian village in Alaska, raised partially in rural Kenya, in an 8 story commune in Chicago, at a new age retreat center in BFE Michigan, and in a poisonous factory town close to Flint, Michigan. He has dropped out of college numerous times and has traveled extensively around the world playing shows, performing in circuses and busking. He writes songs about the fallacy of the American Dream, sea life, dinosaurs and other important topics.

•  Like a bowl of chicken...

MC Danny G AKA Danyal was born and raised in South London and has lived in two very different parts of it, Peckham and Bermondsey. Danny G was a big fan of the So Solid Crew at a young age and was influenced by their technique of entertaining their fans. He started to rap and rhyme and then it turned out to be a natural gift. This was all at a young age, Danny G then went off to secondary school in East London and his lifestyle changed alot. Danny G lost his love for rhyming but never lost the love for music. Mid-Year 11 he then had a random sound clash with an MC from South West London and this built Danny G's confidence back up to its highest. Now Danny G has realised natural gifts stay with a person even if they do not practise. He now wants the asian community to get more involved with music and wants the UK urban music channel to be mixed with all races. Danny G has made a few songs in his very short career but has not made one as big as his latest one named 'Kisses 4 Me' which is a song written to his first and only love. Danny G wants to become as successful as his influences such as So Solid Crew, Dizzee Rascal and Wiley etc.

•  Catchy Tune
•  Opus needs a repeat song...

Original Music for Rest & Reflection featuring lush vocal melodies with instrumentation & natural ambience.

Vocal Melodies: Melissa Meadows
Instrumentation: Timothy Meadows

TeachONE is an emcee who grew up in the Bay Area of Northern California. Even though he has been writing hip-hop lyrics since his early teens, he is only now at the age of 27 starting to put his music out there for others to hear. This new desire to be heard has come out of two things: First and foremost is the fact that Hip-Hop has been a lifelong passion for him, and eventually it was going to come out in a public way. Second, and probably more importantly is that as a teacher his goal is to lead and inspire through action. He is currently a teacher in what most peeps consider to be the birthplace of Hip-Hop, The South Bronx. He is fortunate enough to teach three subjects he loves with a passion; English, Social Studies, and the crowning achievement a class on writing Hip-Hop lyrics. As a teacher his goal is to model the drive and desire it takes to make it in Hip-Hop while still keeping the integrity of the art form intact.

TeachONE is humble about his skills, as he has spent much of his life pursuing many goals beyond Hip-Hop that had to come first. However, in his music you will find that his goals are clearly stated: Describe the problem, take the problem head on, and create a way to fix it. His goals are to improve the lives of people who live in what most people condescendingly call the "ghetto." A product of the "wrong side of the tracks" in a fairly affluent suburb, he makes no claims on being "ghetto," but his actions always show that he has a fairly strong understanding of the struggles of the people he works for and fights for. His first goal is taken on at the micro-level every day when he steps into a classroom in the Bronx as he strives to give students of all races, cultures, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, etc the opportunity to learn what it takes to succeed in a country where the odds are invariable stacked against those who do not fit the image of the "mainstream." His next goal is to use music to shine a light on what he thinks may be some of the answers to some of the most difficult questions we face on the Macro level.

•  I can't. Stop. ...
•  Hot beats, but ...
•  There's always something ...
•  Somewhere in a dark laboratory
•  A different kind of holiday

Movements are never accidental. Today’s average music fan is so jaded from unfulfilled promises of “something new”, that most have given up hope entirely of Hip Hop music ever being truly relevant again. Thesis, Cheefin Editor, and Tony O; collectively, SpeakerBeaters, are a light at the end of a very long and dark tunnel. Seamlessly blending the iconic sound of Hip Hop’s glory days into a progressive and lyric driven soundscape, their music inspires optimism in Hip Hop’s future.

As in everything else in life, the beauty is in the balance. Cheefin Editor’s original compositions provide the sonic backdrop. Skipping over Hip Hop 101’s traditional sampling , he instead plays every note you hear, carefully choosing and placing sounds with a precision only found in an artist who loves his work. Layered over this backdrop he trades verses with Thesis, connecting lines and concepts reminiscent of the golden days of EPMD, Red & Meth, and A Tribe Called Quest. Thesis, a respected and decorated battle veteran showcases his cadence and songwriting ability, proving that the idea that a battle MC can’t write is a myth. Tony O’s perfectly timed and phrased scratches keep the vibe universal, and add the perfect amount of classic Hip Hop sound to the mix.

It’s true, movements are never accidental… destiny is nothing more than a vision, the hard work to achieve it, and the honesty to accept it. SpeakerBeaters are chasing their destiny, and every day another set of ears joins the race as the public discovers that Hip Hop is not dead… That music can mean something, and still make you nod your head with the beat. SpeakerBeaters are set to prove what a dangerous level of talent, will, and integrity can achieve… it’s not an accident, it’s a matter of time.

Name: Chris Carder

I'm the band: I sing and play acoustic guitars, harmonica

Instrument: 1999 Taylor 714 CE

I usually play through a Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner and a SIB Fat Drive pre-amp.

Testimony: Just out of high school, I got involved in a youth group at the First Baptist Church in Smyrna, Georgia. I saw a group of kids there that loved God and really lived it out by loving one another. Their example spoke volumes to me and in the Spring I gave my life to Jesus. I have moved away from the Smyrna area, to Louisville, Kentucky, but still have great memories of those special days…while at the same time remembering that the best days lie ahead for those who trust Christ’s finished work on the cross. As I peer in the rear view mirror of my life, I can see many key times when God was sowing His Truth in me. I always believed the Christmas Story of the birth of the Savior. I never doubted the truth of a Risen Savior as the Easter story unfolded. But it was not until that February Wednesday night, after seeing a glimpse of Jesus' love through the Smyrna youth, that everything seemed to make sense and I realized I had to make a commitment with all of ‘me’ publicly and unashamedly, as Jesus did for me.

When I am home: I am surrounded by beautiful women, starting with my wonderful wife, Leslie. We have been married 8 awesome years and been blessed with two girls. Elena is two years old, has a sweet heart although she can be tough as nails. Keely was born on March 27 this year and is the happiest baby I have ever seen or been around. We live in a couple of doors down from Leslie’s school, Fern Creek High.

Musical Influences: Third Day, Stephen Curtis Chapman, Bill Mallonee and the Vigilantes of Love, John Cougar Mellencamp, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sting, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, Russ Taff, Johnny Cash, Dan Fogelberg, Eagles, Keith Green, and many more.

Currently Reading: Been investigating again the stories of King David in I and II Samuel, Old Testament,of The Holy Bible. Also, Steve Turner’s Authorized Biography called ‘The Man Called Cash: The Love Life and Faith of an American Legend’.

Passions: Jesus – The One and Only. There is none who compares to Him. My Family. I love leading worship at Missionary Conferences, whether it is Indonesia, South America, Africa….I will go anywhere God provides to encourage those who are on the front lines. Getting my new songs to the masses.

Putting in my ear: Third Day: Wherever You Are, Switchfoot: Nothing is Sound, Aaron Shust: Anything Worth Saying, Passion: Everything Glorious, The Phil Wing Band: True Light.

Putting in my eyes: Jeopardy, Waiting for the next season of ‘Lost’, Treasure Hunter’s, Andy Griffith, The Walton’s…yeah, I love the Grandpa and the Dad.

Favorite Movies: Braveheart, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Patriot, Gladiator, October Sky.

Favorite Movie Quote: Uncle Buck to his 5 year old niece’s Vice Principle: “Here's a quarter. Go downtown, and have a rat gnaw that thing off your face! Good day to you, madam.”

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