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The lack of ART and Culture around the Central Valley and the need to bring it too where we live. The hope that we can foster a community built on sharing the experience of art and music without the desire for profit or gain. To help expose artists of various genres to one another and the rest of the local music audience. To provide a foundation by which we prove that the Central Valley has a lot to offer by way of music, art, performence, and political agendas that is not necessairly being presented. To work with fellow promoters, bands, venues, and sponsers who value the hard work and effort that is involved in hosting and creating a community based music festival with plans for longevity and expansion. People we see on the street every day who look like they could use a beer and a show and some fun.
The 5th Annual Central Valley Independant Music Festival will take place during the last two weeks of April, 2008 at various central valley venues. Submissions will be accepted for bands, artists, performers, etc until January 15th, 2008 at CVIF_5@yahoo.com. Both Beat Happy Music and A Girl Hurts also do year round events which your press kits will be considered for. Please include a recording of at least three songs, a picture and bio, as well as your dates open and preferences. This year only 70 slots are open with local bands getting a better chance, and out of town larger acts filling out the rest, so be quick like a bunny and get yourself on what will be the greatest year so far!!!!
These are non-paying, showcase (30-45 min) gigs at various venues. We work hard to accomadate bands, but we cannot afford to kick down cash since most shows are free or cheap and pay for the programs, promotions, etc. If gas money is an issue, or a larger named act is requested, we can try to work with you. This is a festival that promotes connecting to the extended community, expanding your fanbase, and having a good old time for the kids. If you wanna play, please, contact us now. No fuddy-duddy party poopers allowed.
We will be releasing a full-scale zine style program, as in years past, and encourage bands, labels, and businesses to purchase and ad to help support and promote this grassroots, d.i.y. festival. While myspace helps promote you, there is nothing like seeing an ad in print to get kids to check out yr stuff. We hope you will purchase and ad, and our paypal system will be up at cvindiefest.com soon with details, prices, etc. Spread the word, and until then check out myspace.com/agirlhurts for local events in Modesto, including our kick ass CD Release show at the Queen bean January24th, 2008.
You can now get answers to your questions and informations on our blog section, which features how to submit, what we are all about, past venue information, terms and agreements, and more. Still e-mail us here, but check to see if your questions are answered there first.
Time another huge DAM concert-this time with guitar legend Lance Lopez.It'll happen on Friday,Sept. 18th.We played with Lance before (last March) and I'm tellin' ya the truth-this guy will be the greatest guitar player you'll ever see in a venue this size AND he's a great singer too!Lance plays rock/blues with lots of attitude,much like Stevie Ray Vaughn.Gonna be a night of some great music that you don't want to miss-also playing that night will be our friends Wicked Hickie,Matty Comer and the Experience,and Wait For Sleep.Takes place at The Fat Cat in Modesto,and tickets are $10.Show starts at 6:30,with DAM playing at 7:30.Let's have a beer together and enjoy a great night of music.Gonna be a good one. <img .."visibility:hidd
Another great DAM show coming up on Wed.,June 10th at the Fat Cat in Modesto,Ca..DAM will open the show for rock n' roll guitar legend Michael Schenker.Yes,this is the show that was rescheduled from earlier this year.If you are a fan of rock n' roll guitar,honestly this guy is one of the very best-AND he is playing in Modesto in a very intimate venue.This is the guy that started the legendary rock band The Scorpions,with his brother Rudolf Schenker,and recorded his first album with them when he was 14 years old.He went on to record and tour with the band UFO.During his tenure with UFO,he was offered the lead guitar spot in bands such as The Rolling Stones,Aerosmith,Ozzy Osbourne,Whitesnake,and many more.We have a small handfull of discount tickets-when there gone that's it-or tickets are available at the Fat Cat or Ticketmaster.You can purchase tickets at Skips's Music in Modesto,and also thru us.Also playing this show wil be our friends About Face.This show WILL sell out and should not be missed if at all humanly possible.IN 2008,Michael was voted one of the top 20 guitar players in the WORLD.IF YOU LIKE ROCK 'N ROLL GUITAR YOU MUST GO TO THIS SHOW-THIS GUY IS THE REAL DEAL-ONE OF THE ALL-TIME BEST.
Come on out for a Memorial Day weekend blowout featuring 5 of the best local bands around town.DAM will be playing a headlining show at 8:30 pm at the Fat Cat in Modesto on Sunday,May 24th.Also on the bill are a bunch of local favorites-Nadine,Wicked Hickie,Strange Brew,and also Matty Comer and the Experience.We have a guestlist for this show,so let us know if you would like to be on it.This will also be a bday party for DAM's drummer,Rob.This will be the big party of the weekend,and DAM will be playing some brand new songs,along with some of our classics.This is a party not to miss.See ya there friends. <img .."visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://www.reverbnation.com/widgets/trk/1
We are off 2 LA !!!!! If you didn't Go Last Time!! MAY 23 Let's go Banana's Need a Ride?? Don't Want 2 drive?? Take the party Bus.. None Stop Party 2 the Rave And BAck !!! Get your seat 2 day!!! Just $50 round trip !!! Message me @ chazpro@live.com.. See you ON the Bus....
whatsup Central Valley Indie Fest , thanks for being a friend. We have a show in San Jose on August 23rd. and will love to see you there if possible. It will be a massive reggae rap show bring the best talent form across America together, so dont be left out
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