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

We compose and score music for mainstream media outlets.
You can find us on the web at www.songcraftersonline.com and on Twitter and Facebook under "HCDSongcrafters".

Israel Suicide was originally born in Ireland, and has gone on to travel the world finally landing in Canada.
Having toured with Chris Cornell, Audioslave, the White Stripes, the Von Bondies and many more major label bands Israel was signed by 8 Ohm Records in Vancouver.
Israel's voice has been described as "Chris Cornell meets Bono in a hellish evil nightmare." by Jeff Henning of RollingStone.
"An evil incarnation of bombastic violence starving for serenity..." says Henry Rollins.
Israel sings about pain, torment and injustice....love, guts and glory.
"It's all there in the "NEW" sound of 2008" says Paul Goebel of Metal Force magazine.
But don't take our word for it.....let Israel burn your brain at www.myspace.com/israelsuicide
Go on....I dare ya!

It started on a Sunday in 1981, in Budapest, Hungary. Then nothing much happened for 16 years, when, hit by the peaking britpop hysteria, I decided that I want to play the guitar.

The first band I joined - founded together with classmates, of course - didn't even have a name, and lasted for about 4 rehearsal sessions. The second one - later to be known as Bob Detroit (http://www.myspace.com/bobdetroit) - is proving much more resilient, although it is currently somewhat hybernated, with myself staying in Finland and the rest of the band in Hungary.

These songs - I know there's only one - update: TWO - so far, but others are coming - were recorded in a living room, using a Linux-powered laptop. I hope you'll like them.

newport @ freemail . hu

CHIWAWA's music can be labeled as alternative/pop/rock. The musicians' wide musical background however, constantly drives Chiwawa into prolific, rich and seductive territories. The heavy grooves and luscious melodies, topped by Laurie’s unforgettable, five octave range voice, define Chiwawa’s unmistakable sound.
The band is getting rave reviews and their growing fanbase is selling out shows.
On stage, Chiwawa electrifies as a duo as well as a full 4-5 piece band.

•  Interesting and Sexy
•  a little off beat
•  Totally Original
•  Talented
•  I love the bass lines...

"REACTIVE"

The debut album released December 15th on High Rip Music, by Mitch Burger. This album features 9 original songs written, performed, and produced completely on his own. To be released worldwide.
Mitch Burger is a singer/songwriter from the central New Jersey. Mitch Burger performs regularly thoughout New Jersey as bassist for Severed Hand and occasionally for the Bob Burger Band.

Some of Mitch's credits include:
Exit 109 - Why not 105? (1998) Guitars, vocals
Joe Vadala - Eleventh Hour (1999) Digital Editing
Eternity Void - Torrents of Devastation (2005) Bass, Digital Editing
Severed Hand - Keep your Wives Inside (2005) Bass, Vocals, Co-Producer
Severed Hand - The Seagram Sessions (2007) Bass, Vocals, Co-Producer
Mitch Burger - Reactive (to be released 2009 on High Rip Music) Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Producer, Recording and Mixing Engineer, Digital Editing

Al MacKinnon has been playing guitar and keyboards since the early sixties. He started writing his own music at the age of 14 and began playing music professionally when he was in high school. He has enjoyed a career of teaching and kept his music as his hobby and side-line, with only brief periods of being a full-time musician. Now a grandfather, he still enjoys writing songs and recording in his home studio, getting out from time to time to play with friends and/or to an audience.

For starters, I am r.m.gruen. The 'r' obviously is my first initial and the 'm' is my middle. So, you may call me r.m.gruen, Rich, RoAds, or Gruen. At the end of the day, they are all me. I only mention this because one individual tried to challenge ownership of my compositions. So, now that we've nipped that in the bud, let's get down to talking about me. (lol)

I've been a musician since age 15 in the form of a drummer. Self-taught with a desire to create more than percussive music on my own, I've been slowly learning how to read and write. Everything I've created is by ear...not an easy thing to do, trust me there. Thank God for the Finale music writing program. It's taught me a lot.

I'm an English teacher for a high school in Jersey City, NJ and an assistant music director--drumline coordinator... and now I've started a video club with my Freshman students. Yet, I still manage to have free-time and would love to find musicians interested in making my creations a reality. One goal is to perform and record the music. The sheet music is available for each instrument, although some corrections in Key and Chord may be needed. So, if you are interested and somewhat local, check out the music and get in touch. Or, just let me know what you think. All songs are copyrighted so be kind, be cool, and rock on!

My influences are from a wide range of genres; however, my main-stay is Rock and Roll/Metal. Nothing like a good shot of double bass drums... Enjoy!

WE REPRESENT ORIGINALITY , CREATIVITY AND SOULFULNESS. YOU CAN TELL IT IN THE MUSIC, BECAUSE EVERY ARTIST THAT'S APART OF THIS LABEL WAS MEANT TO DO WHAT THEY DO. WE SPECIALIZE IN HIP-HOP, R&B, SOUL, AND ROCK WITH A LITTLE FLAVOR FROM PITTSBURGH. WE STARTED THIS ARTIST DRIVEN LABEL AS AN AVENUE TO SHOWCASE OUR TALENTS TO PEOPLE BEYOND OUR LOCAL BOUNDARIES. WE HOPE THAT WHOEVER HEARS THE MUSIC APPRECIATES IT FOR WHAT IT IS. THE MISSION IS SIMPLY TO EXPRESS THE MUSIC AS FREELY AS POSSIBLE.

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 Pete Spencer, and the heart pounding drums of Christopher Nichols. 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. 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

An autonomous collective of unsurpassed musical genius, Groovy Julia has appeared in many incarnations over the years. From acoustic buskers to formless jazz combo to horn-driven R’n’B outfit to roots rock ruffians, Groovy Julia has played to thousands, even entertaining some. Although some have said that Groovy Julia is the kind of band that gives rock a bad name, it’s an extreme characterization that isn’t entirely true. Best known for their hits… well… best known for their legendary… umm… best known for generally arriving at gigs on time, Groovy Julia continues to carry on in the tradition of The Who, in that they don’t know when it’s time to give up. Building momentum on sales numbering in the tens of their seminal opus, “Cry Like a Man,” the GJs play live sporadically, record occasionally and always rock with the best of intentions.

WHAT THE CRITICS SAID

“Groovy Julia – A band best served cold.”
- Rolling Stone

“The sound of jackhammers smashing up the sidewalk outside my apartment was more pleasant.”
- Lloyd Bridges (Scuba World)

“Turn the volume down – way down - and wait for the enhanced DVD retrospective of these pretty boy gadflies.”
- “Q”

“We want them for the next swimsuit issue.”
- Sports Illustrated

“They’re nothing but a disagreeable mélange of syrupy treacle and discordant din. But with a doily here, some potpourri there and a few scented candles, they’d be a welcome addition at your next festive occasion. And that’s a good thing.”
- Martha Stewart

"Stand in my Way" is the result of Alliance's front man, Joey Polidori, and his will to pursue his passion.

The recording of "Stand in my Way" has attracted the talent that is Alliance. Drummer Brian Salinas, first hearing the title track "Stand in my Way" on Myspace, was more than eager to get behind Joey on stage once he had heard the song. After a few practices together, Brian invited his friend Dave Gillies to play guitar at one of the practices. Dave quickly took the the material shredding every bit as fast as Joey if not faster.

A bassist is is the last position open in Alliance. As for the fans, there will always be plenty of room for you to join the alliance at www.alliancetheband.com.

Alliance is a driving force in the world of progressive metal and will be so for years to come.

Shindai Lovers was given birth to in 2007 when four Los Angeles musicians came together to fill the gaping void that slowly developed year by year in the world of rock and roll. Bringing back the experience and feeling of taking part in a great musical journey, Shindai Lovers inundates the stage with unparalleled excitement not seen in the rock music scene in nearly two decades.

Sun Setter Rising, self titled debut release inspired by islands and people out in the Pacific.
Trance-like, monotone vocals with simple riffs and occasional higher paced drumming creating a production that is basic and raw at best.

A side-project collaborating art and business. A friendly creation before hitting the industry hard.
Lyrics written in memory of some great islands, beaches, and people.
Music inspired by loner jams.
Images taken on various trips between 2004 & 2006. If you recognize the places then you my friend, have lived the life.

Special thanks to YOU for taking time to listen or view.

Released: March 12th 2009

Ok lets keep this short!

Guitarist John Barrett and Vocalist Dan Carver teamed up to create a band that played the music they wanted to hear, so after a year of writing songs they teamed up with drummer Russell Bradley and started putting together the songs in their entirety thus creating the newly released album "End Of The Line". The band has played gigs around the south impressing fans all over with their energy on stage and technical playing style.

Now, Back to the Jack....

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!

The Rooftops formed the end of December 2008 to early January 2009.

Since, they have begun recording material for their unsigned debut album.

Cory Enderby has been writing music ever since he asked Jesus for the gift. He had nothing left and had hit rock bottom. He actually had nothing to offer God or anyone. He was less than zero... Full of sin, lies and problems that were deep. Being the amazing wonder that Jesus is, He honored his request and has been giving him music ever since. Cory's catalogue is full of mysterious and sometimes dark recordings. It is probably not "main stream" at all, but it definitely gives us an idea of what he has been through and where God has brought him from.