After seven years, two e.p.'s, hundreds of shows and much insanity, Xerus has called it quits. The man behind the band, M.T. Letsinger, is moving to Los Angeles to give the rock n roll dream another stab. He came to this decision after the mayhem of tying out so many different drummers. He felt it was best to move somewhere where so many people have the same goals. He leaves behind a fantastic bass player and drummer and many friends whom he loves very much. Please stay tuned either here, the Xerus website or his music page for updates on just what is coming next from M.T. Letsinger. A special thanks to all the bands we played with, all the support we have received from so many of you and anyone who ever gave a shit about our band. It has meant the world to us that you would accept us into your life and let us preform for you.
Xerus (pronounced zeer-US) is the brain-child of singer / guitarist / songwriter Michael T. Letsinger.
Started in 2002 in Minneapolis, MN, Xerus spent the first couple of years tightening their sound before going into the studio to record their self produced debut e.p., "The Wrath Of Ra." Once released in 2004, they set out to play out as much as possible, piling into the van when they could to get out to Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. As they grew, so did the songs.
Going off of the advice of an industry professional MT met at SXSW '04, the band decided to enlist the help of a producer for their next record. Nashvilles own Chris Mara came to the rescue and in November of 2006 the world got its first taste of the new Xerus with "This Impossible Everything" During the recording process of that e.p., Xerus lost its original bassist but quickly found a great replacement in Scott Sachs. With the band in tact and nowhere to go but up, they headed back out into the Twin Cities bar scene with much success. The CD release party for "This..." at 7th St Entry was one helluva show and let more than a few people know that Xerus will, if you let them, kick in your skull.
2007 turned out to be both a great and tragic year. Finally getting some much deserved attention, Xerus was accepted to play at the Red Gorilla Music Fest at the industry savvy SXSW festival in Austin, TX. That helped pave the way for them to do a nation wide college radio campaign and land representation for a nation wide tour due to take place later that year. At least that was the plan...
After finishing runners up in the Whiskey Wars Battle of the Bands, and having played all over the midwest for most of the year, Xerus began to focus on the next record and tour. That is, until singer/guitarist MT was faced with tragedy that September: he lost his mother to cancer and three weeks later lost a best friend to an overdose. Understandably, all MT wanted to do was to throw himself into Xerus and lose himself in the only thing thats ever helped: music. But, the shitstorm didnt lighten up then. At the end of October, for personal reasons, Travis decided to leave Xerus.
Over the next year Scott and MT saw 24 different people behind the kit. After all was said and done, they decided to go with a long time friend, Eric Vinyard.
Eric has been in many different projects through out the US over the years. MT and Scott have no doubts this new blood will bring about a more open,
rock sound while keeping the unique vibe of Xerus in check
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We are finally ready to start promoting my 'I Surrender' single with my album, 'Ella Trip' coming right after -yey!! What d'ya think to the video teaser?
Hey just wanted to stop by and thank you for your friendship and let you know that you can now download the entire "American Nightmare" album for ONE DOLLAR for a limited time!
Go to the Dead Aesthetic profile and click on the album cover art in the right hand column to get it now!
Thanks again for the support and I hope you enjoy the album!
See
the fantastic and shocking motion picture, KLOWNBOY CIRCUS OF GORE at
the Riverview Theater (3800 42nd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406) on
Saturday, Oct. 24th 2009! Movie starts at 12:00 AM $7.00 at the door.
Show up at 11:30 to see MOMMY SEZ NO live in the theater!
You & All of Your Friends Are Invited to Come Out & Show some Love & Support & Check Out Your Funky Cool Local Djs & Entertainers @ The Bar Fly on Friday Oct. 30th, 2009, for Dj Eric Jame's Birthday Dj Dance Party Event.
18+/21+ to Drink w/ Drink Specials All Night Long / Dress Code Enforced, So Dress to Impress
Featuring Dj Eric James, Dj H.U.R.R.I.C.A.N.E. "G" aka Pappy GaNuga, Dj Eve, Tyree aka Xavia, Dj Snuggles, Dj Swee2th w/Simply Us Crew, Greedy Gonzo, Mr. Jenkins aka Masta I, Slim Dugan & Lot's of Other Special Guests T.B.A.
So Show some Love & Support, Spread the Word & Come Check it Out, Ok !!!
Today I would like to ask you if you like to help me to support country music.
If you like to help me, please add me to your top buddy list and inform your friends about me.
When you like more information about country music in Germany please feel free to contact me.
Please submit artist news, reviews and events to CountryHome Forum, http://groups.myspace.com/CountryHomeMagazine , so I can keep German country fans up to date about their favorit country stars.
Just droppin by to show some love, and also to ask a small favor ... if you have some time please vote for me in the Funk Volume "Don't Fu$k Up Our Beats" contest. Voting only takes a second and if you put in your myspace e-mail the comfirmation will be sent directly to your inbox.
Darling As my MySpace friend, you know I am sharing scenes from my new legit FEATURE FILM! NATASHA KIZMET: THE MOVIE! The response has been AMAZING! --it is so funny and sexy! I have a really HILARIOUS scene I know you and your friends will LOVE--in fact any GLAMOUR MODEL or PHOTGRAPHER will love it! It is my scene where I am doing a photo shoot with a drug gobbling crazed photographer! Please take a look and post it if you think it is funny! Then let me know your thoughts! Thanks SO MUCH for your help!!
If you want to help market the film, or get on the list to order the DVD when it comes out at a discount, email me at natasha.kizmet.the.movie@gmail.com
xoxo Natasha
Also,my movie features a sequence with a Belly Dancing show that I did under my belly dancing alter ego of Raya--TEMPTATION OF BELLY DANCE. It has been called the most artistic and sensual live belly dance DVD ever!! Please have a look, and visit the DVDs web site!
Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.
"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.
For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".
Last week i started a personal video blog and would love for you to check it out...if you've already seen Episode 1 i hope you enjoyed it and if not then visit my website to check it out, but here’s Episode 2:
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