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SANDLOT HEROES
On the heels of their regional smash, "So," Sandlot Heroes have established themselves as one of the Pennsylvania's stand out unsigned bands. With their forthcoming album "Pretend That We're Famous," produced by Adam Richman, the young pop rockers are making 2009 their year.
GO GO GADJET
Emerging into the scene as one of the most talked about party bands,
Go Go covers over 150 songs, varying from hip-hop and rock, to disco.
EMILY'S TOYBOX
ETB is unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard,
delivering both power chords and punch lines.
M80
A wonderful dance party band
that provides the audience with those great 80s hits that they can’t get out of their heads.
FUZZY BUNNY SLIPPERS
Legendary for their crazy, unforgettable nights,
this band both excites the audience and dazzles them with a display of showmanship and rock hits.
LUCKY YOU
Armed with an arsenal of dance tunes including funk, pop and disco, in addition to modern and classic rock, Lucky You brings unending energy and excitement to every performance!
123GO!
Fronted by one of the most popular and dynamic female leads in Krysten Montgomery, there is no other band out there that can guarantee party people hitting the dance floor like 123GO!
CRUSH
This party band, with both male and female vocalists,
covers everyone’s favorite hits with enthusiasm and charisma.
ReMIXTD
When these former members of the Collective, playing an array of hip-hop and R&B hit the stage, you know it’s on and poppin’.
THE SILENTREATMENT
Smart, savvy and downright talented, The Silentreatment are the newest addition to the Media Five family. The band combines its old school rock and metal influences with a modern pop approach to deliver a fresh, unique version of edgy, sexy rock.
BRIAN KIRK & THE JIRKS
A Jersey shore legend for well over a decade, Brian Kirk’s magnetic personality engages any audience for a fun filled evening; boasting a huge repertoire, high energy, and unforgettable showmanship.
BACK 2 LIFE BAND
Playing a exciting mix of contemporary and classic hits,
this trio provides a resfreshing listen.
PINK SLIP
Playing Rock, Pop-Punk, Classic Rock, Dance, Rap, and even a country song or two, these guys put their own signature stamp on every song they play. Ladies love 'em, nightclubs adore them, Pink Slip is red hot.
MIA MAFIA
Mia Mafia is a great State College, PA party band that rocks crowds with a great blend of contemporary rock and classic hits. With a professional sound and light show that puts them a cut above the rest, this band's style and music stands out. Look out, Mia Mafia are hit men!
FADED FORTUNE
Faded Fortune will become one of the most talked about bands in the tri state area this year. They are a driven, dedicated Internet savvy band in their early 20s that is built for longevity. From 70’s, 80’s 90’s and today’s top hit rock songs, they can do it all.
FARMER'S DAUGHTER
Combining guitars and fiddles,
Farmer’s Daughter plays both great modern and classic country hits.
EAST EDGE
The East Edge put their own spin on the music they play, making old favorites new and exciting! The band also throws the mic around to 4 of the 5 members, with each one having his own humorous personality.
UUU
This legendary party rock band retired after dominating the tri state club scene for over 15 years. They are now back doing special reunion dates.
TOGA PARTY
Toga! Toga! Toga! Toga Party creates an energetic, positive,
and perfect party atmosphere with their reincarnation of the Animal House spirit while playing contemporary and classic rock hits.
BAD HAIR DAY
An entertaining “tongue in cheek” tribute to the hair bands of the 80's.
PHILADELPHIA FUNK AUTHORITY
In a class of their own this female and male fronted horn band was created to keep the party going and the dance floor full.
40 LB. HEAD
Quirky and totally danceable with an inexhaustable repertoire.
POP ROX
Look sharp! The former front singer of popShop Kelly Franks fronts this new band. With a songlist that boasts several genres spanning over three decades theses veteran players are sure to impress, rock and roll.
MY HERO ZERO
Playing the best music from the 70s to today, MHZ is the kind of band that has something for everyone. These former members of Echoburn and Velveeta have a veteran presence that hold down any room with their great playing and personality.
Krysten Montgomery formally of Crush, Neil Nicastro formally of The Collective and Bob Lewis formally of M-80 form a super trio of immense talent, charm and wit. Playing a wide range of memorable classics and current favorites, 123GO! Trio is a special group.
This acoustic trio features 3 veteran members of the infamous Fuzzy Bunny Slippers, Marci, Mark and Kurt. A big hit at the MD and NJ Shores, Back 2 Life boast a broad repertoire and 3 lead singers with incredible 3 part harmonies. Each show is an intimate, unforgettable experience.
Bare Essentials combines two of the region’s biggest musical talents Joey Colarusso and Kevin Lang. Colarusso’s strong soulful singing and magnetic, humorous personality engages audiences instantly. Their sound is balanced by guitar virtuoso Kevin Lang who also sings lead and background. With a “soundtrack of your life” repertoire, this is a perfect duo for all ages.
Eric Rudy of Crush with rhythmic accompaniment performing a great selection of hits. With an undeniable voice, a twinkle in his eye, Eric is no doubt audience pleaser.
Davey Werkheiser is a living legend having played as the only the drummer for Magnum, the northeast rock band sensation. Davey now plays as a one man band pleasing audiences of all ages with the beloved Parrothead/Piano Man classic sound of rock n roll. A delight for any occasion.
The Dueling Pianos features Tony T. (Anthony Decarolis), Wildman Joe (Joe Marchetti), performing energetic sing along classics for all ages. Their entertaining style of inter-acting with the audience has everyone singing, clapping and partying along. Come out and join the fun, a good time will be had by all.
Craig Kastelnik Lead Vocals/B3 Organ and Patti Kastelnik Lead Vocals/Percussion sound like a four piece band playing everything from Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday to Al Green and Donna Summer. Versatile for many listening and dancing situations.
Former member of the infamous Fuzzy Bunny Slippers and now a part of knockout trio Back2Life, Kurt Manderbach also performs an amazing solo set of vintage rock and pop.
The former front singer of popShop Kelly Franks teams up with Bill Hoffman for a night of excellent music. With a songlist that boasts several genres spanning over three decades of popular music, Kelly and Bill snap, crackle and Pop Rox every night they play!
Lehigh Valley icon Steve Brosky teams up with Jimmy Meyer to make unforgettable music that includes the undeniable sounds of the blues and classic rock n roll favorites.
"It's 1 a.m., and a crowd is sitting at the bar drinking whiskey and waving hands to the Celtic sounds of fiddles, tin whistles and bouzoukis. Some are at tables, enjoying dishes like bangers and mash while a roaring fireplace adds light, warmth and energy.
The place?
The St. James Gate Irish Pub and Carvery at the new Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem.
The musical inspiration?
Regional band Blackwater, rocking the house on the casino's opening night."
"Since officially opening its doors Memorial Day weekend, Sands has drawn thousands from the Lehigh Valley and beyond to test their gaming luck. While the casino's 3,000 slot machines are the big draw, there's something else -- a new nightlife scene concentrated in two clubs: the St. James and the Molten Lounge.
The clubs offer a diverse palette of free live music every day. Molten has afternoon and evening performances seven days a week, while St. James has live music four days a week.
Sands spokesman Jason Nibauer says he thinks of Sands as an entertainment destination, not just a gaming venue."
"Dave Sestak's Media Five Entertainment of Bethlehem has booked the region's most popular bands to perform at both clubs. Nibauer says the bands are booked according to the club's theme."
"Molten's schedule features a different genre each night -- open mic on Monday, jazz on Tuesday, rock on Wednesday, cover bands and Top 40 on Thursday through Saturday and a variety of genres, including country and tribute bands, on Sunday.
The entertainment at St. James has a Celtic lean. Blackwater kick-starts the weekend every Thursday night. The mix includes traditional Irish bands such as The Barley Boys along with acoustic rock acts such as the Dynamic Duo of Jake Kaligis and Mike Rauscher.
The clubs don't have dance floors, but that doesn't mean there isn't dancing going on."
We would also like to make special mention of Faded Fortune being featured in a million-dollar television advertising campaign being broadcast throughout the northeast region. John Rupp and the guys did a fantastic job!
6-3-09
Media Five Entertainment Performers Featured at Sands Casino Bethlehem
Media Five Entertainment is proud to be providing entertainment for the record-breaking opening season of The Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The Sands features two locations to hear music entertainment, St. James Gate and the Molten Lounge. Nightclub circuit favorites such as Go Go Gadjet, the Celtic sounds of Blackwater, the legendary Brian Kirk & The Jirks, and famed UUU are just some of the names that will be performing this coming month. Be sure to check out the entertainment schedule at http://www.pasands.com/entertainment/ to view a full lineup of all the different type of performers who will partying at Sands Bethlehem this summer!
There are plenty of special events to plan for this month as well. Every Monday night at 8PM in the Molten lounge, you'll be able to catch a variety of performers during the All Stars Rock & Blues Jam (an open jam event) hosted by Craig Kastelnik, Joey Calorusso and Kevin Soffera.
Launched by the "Finest Jazz Organist on the Planet" Joey DeFranceso last month, the Sands Jazz Cabaret Night takes place on Tuesday nights at 8PM inside the Molten lounge.
We would also like to make special mention of Faded Fortune being featured in a million-dollar television advertising campaign being broadcast throughout the northeast region. John Rupp and the guys did a fantastic job!
5-14-09
Mia Mafia Infiltrates The Jersey Shore
AfterDark : www.APP.com
By Laura Gooley; Correspondent
You wouldn’t expect a name like “Mia Mafia” to be inspired by a 4-year-old girl. You might think something rougher and tougher, a little more dangerous. However, although the guys promise a rock-infused cover show like few others in the local bar scene, they readily admit their namesake and certainly hold her dear. Vocalist Brian Storm’s daughter, Amelia, always enjoys when the boys come over to practice, singing her best as they perform Blink-182’s “All the Small Things.” When it came time to name the group, the four agreed the girl, Mia for short, should be incorporated into the project. While “Mia’s Mob” was first suggested, guitarist Chris Lee thought “Mia Mafia” had a better ring and connotation to it, and the rest agreed — it can mean different things to different people, Storm said, and holds a personal meaning for the band. “None of us are in the mob,” Storm reassured. “When you look up the word ‘mafia’ ... it’s really about family. And it has an edge to it.” In practice, that edge is applied to the alternative rock they perform, a variety of songs from the ’80s through today.
“We play what people want to hear,” Storm said, and are “very crowd involved,” both during and between sets. “We’re very good, professional musicians but we like to have a good time and involve the crowd.” On stage, this involvement includes putting on a good show for their audience, because they usually pay a cover charge, he said, and “we want them to get their money’s worth.” “We are 100 percent show. We pride ourselves on that ... we really take it seriously.” Storm noted that in their research of other bands, they discovered that what lacked most was the visible performance. Mia Mafia promises entertainment, as well as the chance to sing along as Storm holds the mike to his audience, or even play along, as the guys invite musicians from the crowd to come up and play with them.
Between sets, they still like to hang out with the crowd. If people are celebrating birthdays or other events, the guys will sing “Happy Birthday” or buy them a shot. “If you’re celebrating a divorce, we might buy you two shots,” Storm joked.
The band’s origins took root on Memorial Day of 2007, when Storm and bassist Mark Holland worked together in a group called G211. The two decided to leave the project and start one of their own, and formed Mia Mafia 13 months ago with current guitarist Lee, formerly of N.Y.N.E., and drummer Travis Kramer of Pushing Red, who was replaced by Jason Dumm about four months ago. “He’s crazy ... he’s good!” Storm said of Dumm, the former lead singer of 4th Gear who also plays guitar and bass, gives instrument lessons for a living and does solo work.
The group made their own bookings for a while, until they realized that to get out of their central Pennsylvania location, they needed an agent. Mia Mafia signed with Media Five Entertainment about a month and a half ago and almost immediately started getting bigger, better and farther away gigs. “It’s opened a lot of doors for us,” Storm said, indicating their show on Friday at the Marlin Bar in Beach Haven. Mia Mafia has never played the Jersey Shore in the past, but they hope this weekend’s performance will be the first of many, as the traveling is an added perk for them.
“Road trips are fun,” Storm said. “We get to play a lot of different places. And who doesn’t like the beach?” And because the guys love their audience so much, at each show they are invited into the band’s overhauled short bus, painted black with tinted windows and “Mia Mafia” on the side, with the request of their signatures on the inside walls. “We like to leave areas with a piece of the crowd.”
4-16-09
Concert For A Cause 7 : Concert For Karen
Media Five Entertainment is proud to support this great cause by providing bands and entertainment for the event.
"Concert For A Cause 7: A Concert For Karen" will take place on Wednesday, April 22, at the Woodlands Inn & Resort in Wilkes-Barre. More than35 acts will perform on four stages in an effort to raise money for the United Way Leukemia Fund. The event - which will be held 10 years to the day of the first "Concert For Karen" show in 1999 - will again be done in memory of Karen Greenberg Revit, a member of the local music community who died of leukemia in 1998. For the fist time since 2002, it will again carry the words "Concert For Karen" in its name. "Concert For A Cause 7: The Album" was released on February 4th.
Since it began, "Concert For Karen/Concert For A Cause" has raised more than $161,500 for various charities - including V.I.S.I.O.N., The Child Development Council of NEPA, Children's Service Center, Luzerne County Head Start, Wyoming Valley Children's Association, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and United Way Autism Programs. To help note its 10th anniversary, Mayor Tom Leighton will officially proclaim April 22, 2009 "Concert For A Cause Day" in the city of Wilkes-Barre as a gesture of acknowledgment to the many people - mostly young people - that have made the event one of NEPA's biggest annual fund raisers.
Come out see ::
Go Go Gadjet, 40lb Head, M80, Bad Hair Day, Crush, The SilenTreatment, Farmer's Daughter and more! See The Full Lineup
Triumphantly returning to the stomping grounds that catapulted them to success years ago, Go Go Gadjet arrived at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on February 20th with two goals in mind: rock the house and help raise some money.
The band accomplished both, giving an inspired, tireless performance at Penn State University’s annual THON event, assisting in the raising of a record-breaking $7,490,133.87 for pediatric cancer research.
No strangers to the Penn State scene, Go Go Gadjet got their start performing on and off campus in area bars. The band’s infectious spin on pop classics, combined with their on-stage theatrics, quickly helped gained them a devoted following that has since spread across the east coast.
Having been a crowd favorite of THON 2008, Go Go Gadjet returned to pump up the auditorium and the 700 dancers with the intense energy and upbeat vibe that only they can bring. Said one THON coordinator: “Of all the acts that performed, Go Go has been the one that keeps coming up again and again. The whole crowd was into it.”
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, most commonly known as THON, is a student run organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. THON has raised more than $59 million for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children's Hospital since its beginning in 1977, and we are proud to recognize Go Go Gadjet’s involvement in such a worthwhile event.
2-03-09
EMILY’S TOYBOX RELOADS FOR ANOTHER BANNER YEAR
The well known Emily’s Toybox has retooled with new members and a new approach that will capitalize on the band’s strengths: great music and good times! New members Jason Mitchell and Milhouse bring a blast of new energy and creativity. With a cover story on this month’s PA Musician, key dates throughout the east coast nightclub circuit, there is no stopping Mike Wise and the gang in 2009.
Read the cover story below about ETB’s newest members and the band’s plans to continue to bring the house down each and every night they play out.
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Whats up come party with us at The Fair View INN This Friday night at 10pm. They will have beer specails and of course your band HIT LIST. Hope to see you all there.
Hey whats up i know you previously had a showcase on June 2nd! Didnt know if you got my email/bio/set list etc! Wanted to see if you had any other showcases coming up to see if Superbad can get in on the bill!
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