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Craig started playing guitar at age thirteen and after three lessons turned to the teaching of the grunge guru, Nirvana. “I remember standing in my room at my parents house singing into a Radio Shack microphone running through a practice amp, and playing my white Peavy Predator AX to what must have been every Nirvana song,” says Byrnes.

It comes as no surprise that Byrnes has the same effect on a room that Cobain had. With an astounding amount of energy beaming from every performance, Byrnes and co. has shown music fans everywhere REAL music overflowing with passion.

Band Members:
Craig Brynes - solo artist

Website: www.myspace.com/CraigByrnes

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San Francisco’s newborn electronic duo, Fans of Jimmy Century, deliver groovy, tasty tracks, bringing to mind a mixture of Goldfrapp, The Januaries, & Oakenfold’s alluring styles, but w/ a distinctive, undeniable flair all their own. The building security guard downstairs said we were the female electronic equivalent of the Dandy Warhols or The Killers…somewhat. Smooth beats & melodies come to life with a thick fringe of euro smash & noir cinematic soundtrack. Rats, sounded a bit syrupy, didn’t it? How ’bout simply “the grooves are swell. the voice & the grooves rendezvous well.” There. We’ve written our own review and it rhymes. The duo of vocalist/composer Alicia Peron and bassist/guitarist/programmer Victor James bring with them much experience with modern music having played the bay area club scene in several popular San Francisco bands. Feeling a natural pull toward the electronic/dance genre, Fans of Jimmy Century was born. Watch for some very visual live performances in 2007. What else do u say when you’ve only been going a month? Jimmy Century is slang for ? In other health-related news, Victor has quit smoking. Alicia’s oral obsession with fake cigarettes remains. I’ve seen Beyond the Valley of the Dolls 23 times. The 23rd time I fell asleep in my apple jacks.

Band Members:
Alicia Peron - vocals / composition
Victor James - bass / composition
James Burnett - sound design
Nikki Aclaro - guitars

Website: www.myspace.com/fansofjimmycentury

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Starewell is a rock’n roll band with a melody focus based out of Calgary, Alberta. The band has sold 5000 records and performed in the National Songwriting Finals.

A national tour and shredding are guaranteed so make sure you check out STAREWELL at the New Music West Festival this spring in Vancouver and keep an eye on the website for those cool gigs STAREWELL always manages to get themselves into.

Yes, these boys have come along way since being crowned Band Warz champs four years ago, and 2006 looks like another great year for STAREWELL.

Band Members:
Brett Simms - vox, guitar
Alex Wagner - guitar
Starewell Wade Simms - drums, vox
Chris Rozell - bass, vox

Website: www.starewell.com

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Cranston Foundation has delivered a sophisticated and sincere offering with their newest album Communicate. The record showcases a powerful rhythm section with strong hip-hop and reggae sensibilities. Jeremy Dows bass and Jack Abads relentless beasts are the perfect foundation for Amos Bradley strong and tasteful guitar playing which in turn, support the unique and controlled vocals of Alex Black and the powerhouse MC style of Rick Polson.

Cranston Foundation is a well-respected, well-established band that consistently packs houses. Their music is a prefect blend of Originality and accessibility and the lyrics are clear, considered and meaningful. They perform an entertaining high-energy show with a tightness and style possible only through years of focused playing.

Band Members:
Alex Black- Vocals/Guitar
Rick Polson- Vocals
Jeremy Dows - Bass/vox
Amos Bradley -Guitar/vox
Jack Abad - Drums

Website: www.cranstonfoundation.com
Buy The Album: www.cdbaby.com/cranston

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Quietly considered one of New York City’s most promising independent acts (sold out Bowery Ballroom, Top Ten sales CMJ week at both NYC Tower Record Stores), THE KIN’s music is passionate, raw and poetic. The New York Times describes them as “bombastic” and TimeOut NY calls their music “soulful.” Co-lead Isaac Koren remarks, “We play for the soul of it, the love of it and the need to do it.” Thorry Koren adds, “Our music comes from making those eloquent mistakes”.

The Kin’s sound is a dynamic exchange and musical bond between Australian brothers, Isaac and Thorry Koren, who co-write and co-front the band. These Aussie lads have self produced and self-released one full LP (Tracing, 2004), two five song EPs (Red & Black 2005), and a ‘Live at The Bowery Ballroom’ DVD (2006).

Band Members:
Isaac Koren: Vocals, Piano
Thorry Koren: Vocals & Guitars

Website: www.thekin.com
Buy The Album: www.cdbaby.com/thekin3

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Peace With Doubt is a high energy, modern rock band able to fuse vocal hooks and melody with guitar driving attitude. With this combination, the four piece outfit from the Philadelphia area is poised to be at the forefront of their genre.

Not only did PWD take the “Best Modern Rock” award and “Best Bands of the East Coast” at the New York International Music Festival, but they have been coined, “Drunken Fight Rock”. The new release, “ALL LIT UP” Dec. ‘05. The Website, peacewithdoubt.com. It’s Doubttastic!

Band Members:
Kurt Henricksen - Vocals/Guitar
Rod Cope - Bass/Backing vocals
Dan Martinez - Guitar/Eyecandy
Ryan Coyne - Drums/Percussion

Website: www.peacewithdoubt.com
Buy The CD: www.cdbaby.com/peacewithdoubt

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