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CAL-rock Records
Punk / Emo / Alternative

"Johnny Quest Says We're Sellouts(calrockmusic.com)"

Los Angeles (The Inland Basin), California
United States

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   CAL-rock Records: General Info
Member Since10/19/2006
Band WebsiteHTTP://WWW.CALROCKMUSIC.COM
Band Members
The Genuine Imitations, Chasing Yesterday, Outcry, Kontagen ALL @ http://www.calrockwebstore.com















Genuine Imitations where formed in 2002, and shortly after, played their first show. At first GI Dave, the guitarist/vocalist who formed the band had no idea how to play a guitar. He had read that the Sex Pistols couldn't play their instruments, but still had a band so he figured he should do it too. Sky on the other hand, went to music school and had advanced slap bass. This formed the basis of their sound. They originally reacted strongly against the oppressive culture of the post 9/11 world and sought to offend their audience. The band grew through the years. They grew from being the most hated band in Westchester county New York just north of NYC, to the most beloved. Deciding to make pop songs with choruses and stuff instead of just screaming. They played tons of shows and diy their own shows, at first being banned from most places. As the band grew They honed there punk funk sound which harked back to the American underground bands like the Minute Men or the Big Boys also highly influential were bands like the Dead Kennedy's and MDC, whose political sarcasm.....
http://www.myspace.com/genuineimitations

Kontagen is an Alterative Rock band from Midland, TX that has been growing for the past several months. They formed at the beginning of ’07 right after the lead singer and guitarist Shea Sitz disbanded Chasing Yesterday. While with Chasing Yesterday, Shea Sitz got to open up for some major national acts such as Candlebox and Limitpoint. Chasing Yesterday broke up and singer Shea Sitz was faced with a choice: either give up or start over. Well after regrouping and finding his true musical self, he added members Evan Carter ( bass ), Sean Covington ( Guitar ), and Burgess Covington ( Drums ). The drummer ( Burgess Covington ) grew up playing the drums at the feet of his father ( world renowned jazz drummer Kirk Covington ) and his good friend Danny Carey ( drummer for Tool ). Now with all their influences, ranging from Pink Floyd and Tool all the way to Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin, combined, they together created a band with a sound like none other: Kontagen.
http://www.myspace.com/kontagen




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InfluencesOperation Ivy, Rancid, Cobain, John Lennon, The Beatles, Adam Lazzara, Transplants
Record LabelIndependent Record Label based in USA
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 6 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations AT The Replay Lounge (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Lawrence, Kansas
Jul 9 2008 6:30P
The Genuine Imitations AT Dayton Dirt Collective (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Dayton, Ohio
Jul 10 2008 9:00P
The Genuine imitations @ Swing State (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Lake Villa, Illinois
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations @ Day Old Basement (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Macomb, Illinois
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations @ The Gay Dude’s Mansion (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Bloomington, Indiana
Jul 14 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations AT Loudhouse Coffee (SUMMER TOUR 2008) South Greenbrier, Tennessee
Jul 15 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations @ The Way Out Club (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Saint Louis, Missouri
Jul 16 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations @ The Replay Lounge Lawrence, Kansas
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations AT Carollton Arts Plaza Carollton, Texas
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations @ The Bright House Lubbock, Texas
Jul 20 2008 12:00P
The Genuine Imitaitons AT Momo’s Night Club (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Austin, Texas
Jul 21 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations @ "The Scoot" Inn Austin, Texas
Jul 24 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations AT Spillage Home for Wayward Youth (SUMMER TOUR 2008) Athens, Georgia
Jul 25 2008 8:00P
The Genuine Imitations AT Ramakins (SUMMER TOUR 2008-Early Set!!!) Richmond, Virginia
Dec 7 2008 8:00A
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   About CAL-rock Records



Revised 5.1.2008



Founded in 2006 by Cal, CAL-ROCK records was designed to be a release separate from modern post-punk, post-hardcore sound that had taken over the scene. The days of the independent band had ceased because any band you hear of is a major label band while they last. In the day and age where no one supports creativity, innovating, and youth spirit. We are all lost. CAL-ROCK Records steps out and takes essential steps to provide this "newer outlet. Last year we recorded 4 releases. 3/4 released in March 2007. The last much later in the year in the Summer.

We started out with one band, verbally agreeing to work ..

We then came to terms with Outcry who were feeling left out of the mold. We booked Outcry a tour of the southern states, when one show fell throughwith the elite bands mentioned here, we then booked them an adjacent show date with the same bands and those bands were Quiet Drive and Houston Calls- but this brought a change of venue.

Due to legal issues both of these bands were forced to change their names. Some bands were forced to change their names Shea represented what was the original component to the label, and he fronted the alternative rock group Chasing Yesterday. When the band changed names other members were fortunately replaced, including long time member Wes on drums.

Not long before we brought Outcry to California to play and record through Glenn at No//Basis. They recorded a 12 songLP. The drummer at the time used a backup drum kit the label provided and also scarcely we went to Guitar Center the daybefore the start of studio play We are hastefuly filling our need,and doing it because we needed and actually bought symbals and stands- to get the bands cd to hit hard- and be perfect. We returned them after the recording. Haha, sorry GC. We gave the band a place to crash, .. at a place we owned. The last night I believe we got them hotel rooms. Brandon, the drummer, actually went on to be offered an endorsement deal with the company, SHINE DRUMS.

By the time Outcry was back we were sending off CDs to members of Chasing Yesterday to play a sold out show with the legendary Rock act, CANDLEBOX! They sold almost all of their CDs! They were ready to go on tour, but the tour got cut short only for hope which brought a new band bringing together the Covingtons, featuring Burgess Covington through dad mutually connected closely with the drummer for TOOL. Accordingly,
a versatile bassist was also added..

Five months proceeding the recording of the Outcry CD, we agreed on doing a 5 song EP rather than doing the full album, this was at the bands request when when signing back to Cal-Rock Records after some differences. The band hereto would remain... The band played a highly publicized show a headlining show at the venue Dos Amigos in Odessa (current/past bands there; Hawthorne Heights, Puddle of Mud, Three Days Grace, and Candlebox), and accompanying the band was high publicizing through local commercial radio station K-B-A-T through interviews and commercials. The great thing about this release was the music first, absolutely that, but additionally our production team who were able to do the physical labor for the initial thousand cd pressing in just over a week. Great Production. In regards to Outcry, We immediately shipped 500 cds to the band and spent exactly $500 dollars to ship the CD's 2nd Day UPS afternoon so they would have the CDs in time to play the show and have some form of merchandise. What a way to spend $500 dollards the label says, I saw peew! When we met again, CAL-ROCK bought the infamous tour-bus, I can say no more about that due to legal issues. Much of the members of Outcry have gone on to play in Everling. I now play bass,guitar and vocals in Outcry of the Permian Basin.

While this was all going on, we signed Tomorrow's Cry as our third band. Chris Fox and Cal Sanders met in Burbank at a Starbucks and made it official. We originally met because Chris agreed to play last minute to open for our friends: A Step Behind; who ended up ditching the tour after a Spokane date, a day after we had accommodated, through the venue, a nice resort.

Neverthless, Back to the previous bands, sigificant irony exists. Both bands Originally officially opened to band Limitpoint (Dew Breakout Band/ Cal Rock Logo Designer) who currently fronts the already novelty "The Spencer Outfit". So basically finding support for Limitpoint in Odessa in booking one of their tours led to the the start of the label and some ever lasting friendships and relationships and family through the label Cal Rock Records!!!!!! You are included. Join The Riot, Join The Family !

We had a recording budget- not bad, when the band, Tomorrow's Cry went over to record The Mold, a car had to be sold and a pentium IV laptop as well! Ha. This pressing moved fairly fastly, how much so, the next shipment of CDs will be phenomenally packaged, and awesomely ready for the next batch. I can't say the band moved to original batch by themselves, but they have been motivated.

GI Dave from New York signed with his band The Genuine Imitations from White Plains, New York they are our best friends forever. I'll always back them in anything.

Thanks for reading, we hope to do more in the future- this will soon be taken down and moved
to our regular website as an archive. (Nothing but an archive- you forsaken loser you; just an archive) As we rock out for you!

Lastly may peace be with Casey Calvert of his old band. Family members, your family members, friends, friends of, neighbords, daughter's wives, sister's cousins, and mother's lovers who passed on too soon here in 2007

CHEERS, THE SHOW MUST GO ON,
AND THIS SHOW IS THE BIG SHOW
AND WE WILL ROCK OUT.

(Cal Rocks) -5-01-2008
THIS SHOW MUST GO OFF

Cal Rock Records 915 W. Foothill (C-344) Claremont, CA. 91711 USA.



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CAL-rock Records's Friends Comments
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tiny timmy





Jul 3 2008 2:10 PM

THANKS!!!
XchuckyonfireX [come to read my first blog!!!]





Jul 2 2008 11:20 PM

hi there
thx so much for adding me as ur friends...
let's be friends,shall we?!
how's life there?!
i'm chucky from indonesia


*cheerio
Flanger





Jul 3 2008 5:35 AM

thanks for the req...
...stay rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

flanger
Action Frank





Jul 2 2008 5:49 PM

Thanks for checking us out, glad you like the music. We will have better quality recordings up by the end of summer so be sure to check the myspace for updates.
-Action Frank
Rachelle Ramm





Jul 2 2008 2:38 PM

LIFE'S TOO SHORT
ROCK ON HIGH VOLTAGE & PLAY HARD!

CHEERS TO YOU!
XO
RACHELLE
zack





Jul 2 2008 2:21 AM

thx for the add
who's there??
Isaias





Jul 1 2008 7:00 PM

awesome!
thankss for the request
xx
Elektro[[Sakkie]]Shock





Jul 1 2008 7:06 PM

Lol, I was just checking it all out.


Pretty kewl stuff.


The layouts something I got from..Well, I don't rememeber...lol.

But yeah, Sweet stuff.

<3 Sakkie.
Jacqueline Amanda





Jul 1 2008 7:17 PM

yeah tell me about it I love them im getting all the bars around here to play theire music..tomarrow their music should be blowing up the bars..ill send a video
honestly+right!





Jul 1 2008 7:26 PM

hey thnx for the add my band is secretos from colombia in english is secrets, www.myspace.com/secretosdeuncorazonroto

listen and comentt me

secretos
PEANUTHEAD @ VANS WARPED TOUR 7/12





Jul 1 2008 3:28 PM

Thanks alot for the ADD and including me to your circle of friends.

I really like what we hear.

Great page and even better music.

Keep doin’ what you do and don't stop the music.

Great to have you as a friend on our page.

Take a listen to some of the my tracks. Hope you like what you hear as also.

God Bless and have a great week.

*PEANUT*
THEY WANT CONTROL





Jul 1 2008 11:44 AM

greets from ireland
Cadet





Jul 1 2008 12:26 PM

:]
COLD





Jul 1 2008 1:57 PM

Thanks for the add request!
Purge





Jul 1 2008 2:21 PM

Thanks for the support, check us out if you have some time,,
ROSSI 357





Jun 30 2008 5:05 PM

hidey ho, neighbor
[lucy furr.]





Jun 27 2008 5:04 PM

had a few beers
Seductive Sex


Is Online


Jun 16 2008 8:37 PM

Thanks for dropping by and leaving the nice comments :)

Hope you had a fabulous Father's day weekend sweety!!!

Take care XOXOX
CUTTER





Jun 12 2008 4:59 PM

THANX FOR THE ADD AND LIKE UR MUSIC!!!!
RIVE(NEW BLOG!!!)





Jun 9 2008 8:44 AM

Hey!!! check out the videos from the acoustic show at the wire

www.youtube.com/riveband
the genuine imitations





Jun 4 2008 11:50 PM

Cal ! you the man ! sorry i missed your call ! you are the man who moves moutains !

- Gi
~~JaySassy Rocks~~





May 31 2008 11:59 AM

you rock
Brandon+'''\---/'''=:)





May 30 2008 5:56 PM

Hey thanx for the request man I like you tunes.
Andy V.





May 30 2008 11:14 AM

im a one man band yo
Avon Rzeznik





May 30 2008 3:50 AM

Thanks for the friend request!
[MiKETOSk] Graphic & Web Design





May 29 2008 2:48 AM

thanks! ;)
SMB Project (MAKES THEIR OWN UNIQUE NOISE)





May 28 2008 11:03 AM

<3 ya SMBP
The Catchelorettes





May 28 2008 9:50 AM

Vote for us to rock Lollapalooza!!

http://www.sonicbids.com/lollapalooza08/BandProfile.aspx?candidate_id=3913
Cookie





May 28 2008 8:24 AM

Passing By To Say Hi *Waves*
Happy Wednesday!
xX IRON EDDIE xX





May 27 2008 6:54 PM

TNX for the request !
Pinnacle of Control (NEW VOX UP)





May 27 2008 3:56 PM

hey whats up guys?
thanks alot for the comment
we live for music and are trying to get somewhere and spread a message.

maybe we could talk?

fabian(POC)
~~JaySassy Rocks~~





May 27 2008 10:12 AM

HEY GUYS THANKS FOR THE REQUEST.....