Where some of our inspiration comes from: Wilco, Incubus, Kings of the Killerfish, O.A.R., My Morning Jacket, Son Volt, Ben Harper, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Nirvana, The Shins, Galactic, Jack Johnson, David Gray, Pearl Jam, Chris Cornell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Brown, George Clinton, Johnny Cash, The King, Jupiter Coyote, Amos Lee, Blues Traveler, Radiohead, Guster, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, Ryan Adams, Stone Temple Pilots, Live, Jeff Buckley, The Doors, The Beach Boys, Nada Surf, Better Than Ezra, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, The Meters, Jump Little Children, John Mayer, Bush, Foo Fighters, Counting Crows, Butch Walker
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The First Stone is an eclectic culmination of working-class musicians based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Their sound is best described indie-folk-rock infused with funk. TFS is led by front man Brian Kelly on guitar and vocals. Brian has spent time in Chattanooga, TN., Athens, and Augusta, GA as a solo artist and with other full band projects (Drive South, Tony Kick). Dave “Danger” Baranik keeps the groove alive on bass while Aubrey Bailey balances it all out on percussion and drums. Dave has played with bands such as Swoon 19 and The Funktron Bomb. Aubrey’s musical past includes bands such as Bound and Great White Dolemite. Guitar player Nate Kieser hails from Peoria, IL and has performed all across the country. He brings unique guitar riffs and a killer sound to the band.
TFS officially formed in early 2008 and after contemplating what they should do for a practice space; they compromised and built the “home office studio” in Brian’s garage. From there it’s history; they recently recorded their first EP in the “office studio” with Atlanta Live Recording which is now available through SNOCAP. The First Stone will be recording their first full length album at Southern Tracks Studios in Atlanta in the fall of 2008.
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
McNary, Kenny B, Anne Harper, Prisca, John Henry Velez, & Drew Gleason will be collaborating on stage for the first time. Performing together they are their own backing band! There will be Daring Duets, Well Loved Covers, and Compelling Original music will light up your night. Modeled after Nashville's Ten out of Tenn
COME SEE THE FIRST PREMIER PERFORMANCE OF THE BAND "COLEY." PROMOTING THEIR FIRST ALBUM "Come What May" SET TO RELEASE FEB 15th 2010, WITH A COMPILATION OF 20 SONG LP. COLEY HAS AN EXPLOSIVE POP/ROCK SOUND WITH A STRONG BALLAD TONE. "IT WILL ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE WHOLE WORLD KNOWS OF THESE THOUGHTFULLY ARRANGED SONGS, AND THE AMAZING DUO OF THE SINGER/SONGWRITERS 'Clay Coley, and Patrick Hoydar (formally out of the band, "Beyond Tomorrow").' IT IS CERTAINLY A SIGHT TO SEE-- CAPTIVATING IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT." -Joseph Russell Hummel of: FALLEN TOGETHER PHTOTPRAPHY.-
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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The First Stone is an eclectic culmination of working-class musicians based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Their sound is best described indie-folk-rock infused with funk. TFS is led by front man Brian Kelly on guitar and vocals. Brian has spent time in Chattanooga, TN., Athens, and Augusta, GA as a solo artist and with other full band projects (Drive South, Tony Kick). Dave “Danger” Baranik keeps the groove alive on bass while Aubrey Bailey balances it all out on percussion and drums. Dave has played with bands such as Swoon 19 and The Funktron Bomb. Aubrey’s musical past includes bands such as Bound and Great White Dolemite. Guitar player Nate Kieser hails from Peoria, IL and has performed all across the country. He brings unique guitar riffs and a killer sound to the band. 
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